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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 3 FEBRUARY 1ST, 2012 Minister Grant inspects new airport terminal Minister reviews several projects on Abaco The Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of Housing, made a whirlwind tour of Abaco inspecting the progress of his Ministry’s projects in Spring City, Central Pines, Cooper’s Town and Crown Haven. Gov- ernment is working to provide low cost houses and lots for the residents in these areas. During his trip he met privately with various contractors who are working on government’s low cost housing scheme. While here, Mr. Grant, as Minister of Works, took the opportunity for a quick look at progress on the new airport terminal in Marsh Harbour, the site for a mini- hospital in Dundas Town and the nearly completed government administration building in Dundas Town. Mr. Grant, who has been Minister of Works for several years, was recently given the added responsibility as Minister of Housing. Mr. Grant is hoping to soon see families occupying the new houses in Spring City where the roads were recently paved. Mr. Grant was quite pleased with the progress on the terminal and the administration building. The National Insurance The Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of Works and Housing, third from left, was pleased with the progress of the construction of the new Board will soon be taking possession of the airport terminal at the Marsh Harbour airport. Showing him the work is Fletcher McIntosh, senior partner of FES Construction, the administration building with government company that won the contract. On the left is John Schaeffer, Abaco’s Works engineer, and on the right is Administrator Cephas offices moving in soon after. Cooper. For more details of his trip see page 20.

Abaco Sea Scouts receive Reminder sailboat for training Register to Vote There is still time to register to vote in the national elections to be held this spring. White Sound dune is improved

The recently formed Sea Scout Troop had a welcome donation. Len Bucko, a frequent visitor to Abaco, donated his 32-foot Endeavor Buckoneer to the Troop so the boys can learn seamanship and navigation. The troop is led by Lee Johnson, who is excited about the boat and the potential for his Scouts. Shown are Troop leader Johnson, Mr. Bucko and Suluke Innocent, who assists with the Scout program. Mr. Johnson expects the boat to assist in the developme of his young Scouts. See story on page 15.

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Please see White Sound Page 22 Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. label the in shown date expiration the before subscription your Renew badly eroded in the high northern area. Page 2 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Minister of Housing inspects progress By Timothy Roberts begun in Central Pines, Cooper’s Town Almost 300 low-cost lots and 48 low- and Crown Haven and it is just a matter of cost homes are going to be made avail- installing proper infrastructure, including able on Abaco to qualified Bahamians as electricity, water and road paving. In Coo- preliminary clearing has begun in Central per’s Town government is setting aside Pines, Cooper’s Town and Crown Haven, nearly nine acres of land on which they according to Minister of Housing, the will build 48 low cost homes. The area is Hon. Neko Grant. These are in addition to located between Seven Hills and S.C. Boo- the recents houses and lots made available tle Highway. in Spring City. In Central Pines his Ministry is engaged Mr. Grant, while visiting on January 11 in phase one of the expansion on the west- to view the preliminary work which has ern side of the existing subdivision and will already started, said the government has be making 56 additional home lots avail- many plans on the drawing board for the de- able. The lots are located between Central velopment of affordable homes on Abaco. Pines and the Marsh Harbour Power Plant Presently 30 homes in Spring City are and roads have already begun to be pushed. ready for occupancy. They are just waiting In Crown Haven the government is for the necessary documents to be processed structuring the existing Crown land to pro- before handing the new owners their keys, and they hope to do so in short order. Please see Grant Page 21 Edison Key, MP for South Abaco, and Minister Neko Grant are inspecting the new ad- Mr. Grant said preliminary work has ministration building in Dundas Town that is nearly complete and ready for occupancy.

A new area of lots is being prepared in Central Pines, west of the presently occupied The Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of Works and Housing, third from right, inspected the area. Mr. Grant is shown second from left, speaking with Shannon Albury, whose com- area of new houses in Spring City. The roads were recently paved and all utilities are in. pany, Big Cat, is doing the road work. Also shown are Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent About 30 houses are complete, just waiting on paperwork before the new owners move in. Secretary of Housing, and Kevin McIntosh, manager of Abaco Housing office.

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THE RESIDENCES AT ABACO BEACH RESORT AYNYA LUBBER’S QUARTERS TILLOO CAY Beautifully appointed 2 and 3 bed condos with Dickie’s Cay- Sea to Sea property, 3,500 Luxury on Lubber’s Quarters! Custom 2,000 Stunning 11 acre estate on sea to sea property. Boasts 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms panoramic marina, ocean and island views. sq.ft house with swimming pool, private sq. ft. home on .85 acres with beach, dock throughout three luxurious villas. Other features include a fully equipped dock in a The residences offer sophisticated club ameni- deep water dock on Man O War Cay’s and amazing views. Fully turn-key with protected cove, a day dock, beach, pool, jacuzzi hot tub and unsurpassed views of the Sea ties along with an authentic out island lifestyle. protected harbour. Unsurpassed views! many amenities including boat and golf cart. of Abaco. A secluded, private island feel with communities close by. From $742,300-Ref. #7754 $1,300,000-Ref. #7559 US $999,000-Ref. #7757 $4,200,000 - Ref. #7162 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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MAN-O-WAR CAY HIGH ROCKS DAY BREAK LUBBERS QUARTERS MAN-O-WAR CAY Bahamian style hilltop home on large Back on the market at an even better price! Man-O-War - 3 bed/3 bath home on Authentic island living in this cozy 3b/3b 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a 8,729 sq. ft lot. plot offering views of the protected creek Views plus more with this unique 7 bed/5 bath double oceanfront lot. Exquisite views cottage steps away from the sea in Lubber’s Catch nice peaks of the Atlantic ocean from and Sea of Abaco. Includes boat house property. Three separate living quarters, room of the Atlantic Ocean. Wrap around Abaco Ocean Club. Quick boat ride to Ta- the porch. The home is mostly furnishedwith and private dock. for guests or monthly income from renters. porch and 150’ of rocky shoreline. hiti Beach, Hope Town or deep sea fishing. a 30 KW generator and extra storage facilities. $825,000-Ref. #7365 US $675,000-Ref. #7718 $899,900-Ref. #7205 $459,000-Ref. #7745 $295,000-Ref. #7704

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CASUARINA POINT HOPE TOWN TUCKED AWAY MAN-O-WAR CAY LITTLE HARBOUR Located across the canal this 2 bed, 2 bath Build your dream home on this ocean- Sand Banks - 2 bed/2 bath home on 1.4 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. The two stories Elevated lot with incredible views of Atlantic, home features a 3 sided porch, enclosed yard, front property on a beautiful beach in the acres of land running from the highway comprise 2,754 sq. ft. of living space. harbour and the creeks. high ceilings, mini split a/c. Just minutes to heart of the settlement. Steps away from to the Sea of Abaco. 80” of water Fixer upper with lots of potential. Patios $149,000-Ref. #7500 the beach and deep sea fishing. all of Hope Town’s amenities. frontage. with sea views. Lot with views and completed foundation. $245,000-Ref. #7705 $495,000-Ref. #7095 $210,000-Ref. #6582 $299,000-Ref. #7616 $99,000-Ref. #7176

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‘COZY COTTAGE’ MAN-O-WAR CAY BAHAMA PALM SHORES LUBBERS QUARTERS SKY VIEW HIGH ROCKS Bahamian style 2 bed, 1.5 bath adorable 2 bed/2 bath, 2,000 sq. ft. home with spa- Island retreat! Two homes on this 9 acre Marsh Harbour-4 bed/2.5 bath hilltop “Yellow Elder” Charming 3 bed, 2 bath cottage. Centrally located and close to cious living area with a bonus gaming sea to sea property facing beautiful Tahiti sanctuary. This 1.4 acre treasure features cottage with 144 feet of waterfront on harbour and lovely beaches. room. Located on a dead end road offering Beach. Large private dock and endless a pool, 4,250 sq. ft. residence and land- the Sea of Abaco with a bulk head in Priced to Sell! private surroundings. possibilities. scaped grounds. place and a prime space for a dock. $275,000-Ref. #7675 $299,000-Ref. #7320 $1,675,000-Ref. #7167 $999,000-Ref. #7364 $775,000-Ref. #7703

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CASURINA POINT MERMAID COTTAGE MAN-O-WAR CAY GUANA CAY SCHOONER BAY 3 bed/2 bath home in a quiet area. 1,624 sq. Man-O-War - Adorable 2 bed/2 bath 4 bed/3 bath spacious island home on Oceanfront living! Charming 3 bed/3bath Prime harbourfront lot (54x75) with extensive views ft. of air conditioned living space located cottage with wrap around porch. Fea- 6,300 sq. ft. lot. Features wrap around furnished cottage on Guana Cay’s Dolphin $380,000-Ref. #7613 across from the canal. Well designed and tures generator and central A/C. Fur- porch, central a/c, laundry room, and Beach. Quiet community but close to all the Little bridge beach lot (52x50) with views of fully furnished. nished and close to beach. sun patio. action on Guana. Great rental history. the harbour and ocean. $199,900-Ref. #7344 $299,000-Ref. #7549 $345,000-Ref. #7380 $775,000-Ref. #7310 $198,000-Ref. #7612

VACANT LAND/ HOMES REDUCED Guana Sea Side Village - 3,080 sq. ft. Beach access. $44,000 Hope Town - Oceanfront lot 55’ of beach. NOW $595,000 Dundas Town - 9,000 sq. ft. lot on Christie Street. $40,000 Bahama Coral Island - 10,000 sq. ft. access to electricity. $19,000 Lubbers Quarters - Waterfront lot. 100 x 200. $199,500 Murphy Town - Residential lots. Financing available. From $45,000 Bahama Palm Shores - Residential lots available. Starting at $26,500 Little Abaco - Waterfront acreage with power. $49,000 Little Harbour - 12,399 sq. ft. lot with views. $110,000 Schooner Bay - Little Bridge Beach oceanfront lot. $365,000 Long Beach - 1/4 acre lot in quiet community. $41,500 Sweetings Village - 9,000 sq. ft. vacant lot. $48,000 Marsh Harbour, vacant lots next door to Sunrise Bay Starting at $79,000 Hope Town - 2b/2b with great views! $599,000 Yellowwood - Hilltop lots w/views of Cherokee Creeks. From $88,500 Lubber’s Quarters – nice sea view lot with dock slip $99,000

Pleasants Higgs Mailin Sands Shirley Carroll Mike Lightbourn Hope Town Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour President 242-366-0797 242-367-2992 242-367-2992 242-393-8630 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 Nassau port shares are offered to the public By Mirella Santillo first presenter, Michael Maura, Chief Ex- tectural renewal and a redevelopment that He presented the buying of stock as a long The Rotary Club of Abaco and the Aba- ecutive Officer of the Arawak Port Devel- will provide a commercial and economic term investment with low percentage divi- co Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting opment Ltd., gave a brief history of his ex- boost for that area. dends available at the end of 2013 increasing on January 17 to hear about the public share perience, having held managing positions He described the phases of construction slowly over the next years. offering for the Arawak Cay Port Develop- in several large companies. He outlined of the Arawak Cay facility, supported by The soundness of the operation is sup- ment company in Nassau. Three presenters the structure of Arawak Cay Port Devel- plans and announced full shipping activity ported by a lease of 45 years and by the explained the Initial Public Offering of one opment Ltd, the developing and managing on Arawak Cay by July 2012. understanding that no other port will be al- million shares in the port management com- company of Nassau Container Port. Dion Bethel, the Chief Financial Officer of lowed within a 20-mile radius for the next pany that is located on Arawak Cay. He showed plans of the 56-acre new port the company, gave information on the struc- 20 years. This was explained by Kenwood As the completion date of the Nassau facility which will offer larger transit space ture of the share offering, explaining that Kerr with Providence Advisors Ltd., the Container Port approaches, the trio of ex- for trucks, six berths and a 40,000-square- two million shares were owned by the gov- agent responsible for handling the pur- ecutive officers are promoting the offer of foot terminal building, housing two custom ernment and two million shares were owned chase of the shares. shares to the Bahamian public who will areas. This will facilitate custom’s trans- privately. One million shares were being Application forms were available. Each jointly own 20 percent of the company if all actions while offering more control on offered to the public at $10 dollars a share application will be reviewed and buy- of the one million shares are sold. Arawak the goods being unloaded. He explained with a minimum purchase of 50 shares. He ers will be accepted on a first come, first Port Development Ltd and the Government in depth why relocating the container port went over the construction budget which will served basis. All inquiries should be di- of The Bahamas will each own 40 percent on Arawak Cay will not only be beneficial cost $83 million, $43 million of which have rected to either Mr. Kerr or Carol Bur- of the remaining shares. for the shipping industry but also allow for been supplied by the Royal Bank of Canada rows at Providence Advisors Ltd at 242- Approximately 40 people attended the revitalizing the area of Bay Street where as a bridge loan, the balance by stakeholders. 328-7115. meeting held at Abaco Beach Hotel. The the port was located He foresees an archi- A Message from BEC

Friday, January 13, 2012 ducted further testing of the system during The Bahamas Electricity Corporation the early hours of January 17. Some con- (BEC) apologizes to its consumers for the sumers would have experienced an inter- recent outages experienced on the island. ruption to their supply during this time. Between Thursday night (January 12) Additional testing is planned in the near and the morning of Friday (January 13) future while BEC works to minimize the residents would have experienced four likelihood and duration of outages affect- island-wide outages. The first outage at ing its consumers on Abaco as a result of 10 p.m. on Thursday was related to tests weather and other unforeseen system dis- being conducted at Wilson City Power turbances. The testing will be scheduled Station (WCPS). to minimize the impact to consumers. The next three outages 1:20 a.m., The Corporation apologizes to all of its 3:20 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. were the result Abaco customers for any inconvenience of inclement weather on Friday. There caused during these outages and contin- The Rotary Club of Abaco and the Abaco Chamber of Commerce joined to hear present- was also a fifth outage later on Friday ues to assure its customers that it remains ers explain the public share offering for the Arawak Cay Port Development company. due to a recorded system disturbance. fully committed to providing an uninter- Shown are Michael Maura, CEO of the Arawak Port Development Ltd.; Jo-Ann Bradley, A team from Abaco Operations along rupted supply of electricity on the island. President of the Rotary Club; Dion Bethel, CFO of the company; and Kenwood Kerr with with personnel from New Providence con- Providence Advisors Ltd. Page 6 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012

Central Abaco News sion and savings. Many cruisers and visitors to The Ba- encountered when landing a dinghy. Tidal Colina Insurance holds Colina is hiring, so had a career booth hamas spend a significant amount of time swings of three to four feet, a rocky or cor- Appreciation Day at the Customer Appreciation Event. Mr. on the hook. The scenery and natural pro- al strewn shoreline and a busy and bustling By Samantha V. Evans Outten said that they are always looking tection offered by the beautiful harbour in harbour add to the challenge. Colina Insurance Abaco held a Custom- for quality people to add to their team. Marsh Harbour and the many attractions The RMHYC was founded on Decem- er Appreciation Day on January 14 at the Patrons enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs, and provisioning opportunities in town ber 12, 1980, and has maintained a din- office in Marsh Harbour. This was their drinks, a bouncing castle and music make it a favorite place to drop anchor. ghy dock in Marsh Harbour for the past first Customer Appreciation Day and the throughout the day as wll as a health check. Anyone familiar with cruising and ten or more years. The By-Laws of the staff intends for it to become an annual spending time at anchor is keenly aware event. Marsh Harbour dinghy of the physical and safety challenges often Please see Central Page 7 During this time agents were able to dock is replaced meet with their clients and give them cal- By Rick Brenneman endars and other 2012 items. The clients Rear Commodore (Communications) were able to take their children to have a The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club good time. According to Associate Branch is pleased to announce that the Marsh Har- Manager Elrod Outten, this event was Co- bour dinghy dock, destroyed by Hurricane lina’s way of giving back. They wanted to Irene, has now been replaced with a newly let customers know that they do not take built, larger and stronger dock located in them for granted. He realizes that as they the same spot beside the Union Jack dock have been trying to remain afloat during on Front Street. these rough times they could have neglect- ed their plans. But they kept them current. Mr. Outten feels that the day was good as many persons came to ask questions and gain information. The office was open Members of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club have replaced the dinghy dock at the during this time to al- Union Jack Dock in Marsh Harbour. The Club has constructed the dinghy dock and main- low customers to make tained it for years. But Hurricane Irene completely destroyed the original dock. payments which was another benefit af- forded them. Mr. Out- ten noted that Colina Insurance is a “people company” that provides general insurance, individual and Colina Imperial Insurance Appreciation Day included a health group medical, indi- fair. A nurse from Auskell Medical Center tested blood pres- vidual and group pen- sure, cholesterol, glucose and iron.

The dinghy dock at the Union Jack dock is complete. This dock serves many boaters as boaters and homeowners from the cays use it as well as boaters in Marsh Harbour since it is convenient to the center of Marsh Harbour. Pictures courtesy of Peter Sutherland and David Bauereis February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 7

More Central Abaco News cial Projects) Joe Caccamo designed the two recent seminars held at the Courthouse held on January 6. Topics covered were an Central From Page 6 new dock and directed a group of Club in Marsh Harbour sponsored by the Mag- overview of the Child Protection Act, con- Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club specify volunteers in its construction. The dock istrate’s Court. A seminar for the Justices duct of a criminal trial, mitigating factors, that “the purpose of the Yacht Club is to was built locally on the beachfront proper- of the Peace was held on January 5. Topics sentencing and community service when provide fellowship, information and sup- ty of one of the club members, towed into covered were the role and function of Jus- appropriate and new development in the port services to cruisers, landholders and the harbour, attached to the Union Jack tices of the Peace, ethical considerations, law. others who enjoy visits and extended stays pier and a ramp was constructed on site powers and duties of Justices of the Peace Magistrate Williams was very pleased in the environs of the ‘Hub of Abaco’.” to enable cruisers burdened with purchases in court, bail principles and the prepara- with the attendance at both seminars. “The This new dinghy dock has been built and from Marsh Harbour merchants to safely tion of affidavits and wills. A summary fact that so many people attended and the will be maintained by RMHYC for use by return to their vessels. was given of the conduct of both a criminal interest shown speaks volumes about the everyone in the harbour. The club thanks Helen and Peter Suther- trial and a civil trial. Important legislation level of civic mindedness on Abaco and Hurricane Irene completely destroyed land for allowing us to use the private covered were the Magistrates Act, Crimi- is very encouraging,” said Mrs. Williams. the old dinghy dock which had been built beach in front of their home on Pelican nal Procedure Code, Penal Code and the A training session for the Chairmen of in 2001 under the guidance of Past Com- Shores as a construction and staging area. Bail Act. the Town Planning Committees and all modore John Mitchell. With Irene doing With many of the work crew staying on A seminar for Juvenile Panelists that her damage in the summer of 2011, the boats in Boat Harbour Marina, we thank included persons from North Abaco was Please see Central Page 10 RMHYC had time to engineer and prepare Abaco Beach Resort for providing a truck for the dock’s replacement and have work to move people and tools to the work site. crews ready to go into action just after the Voter cards are being issued Christmas and New Year holidays. Com- The Magistrate’s Court modore Margo Caldy encouraged the Club sponsored seminars to proceed with building a new dock, Vice By Jennifer Hudson Commodore David Bauereis took on the Ancella Evans-Williams, Stipendiary steering role and Rear Commodore (Spe- and Circuit Magistrate, was the speaker at

Citizens have been registering to vote in the new register since October 2010. Now as national elections will soon be called, the new voter’s cards are available for pick up. All who have registered can pick them up at the administrator’s office in their district. Those who have not registered still have time but the time is limited. The government urges all citizens to register. These ladies are in the office in Marsh Harbour.

Abaco’s new magistrate, Ancella Evans-Williams, recently conducted two seminars, one for justices of the peace and the other for those who serve on juvenile panels as shown in this picture. Mrs. Williams plans more seminars for other groups.

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This event is created by the same tournaments, social balls by Friends, con- stage a similar event patterned after the one organization that produces the world-fa- certs by Every Child Counts and Abaco he attended here. mous annual marine flea market in Dania, Pathfinders and events by other organiza- Just as the archipelagic nature of The Florida. tions. Bahamas makes it difficult and expensive Hope Town’s Wyannie Malone Histori- The various communities and organiza- to bring about the feeling of One Bahamas cal Museum will sponsor its Heritage Day tions plan these events for several reasons. so does the archipelagic nature of Abaco on March 3 as a social and cultural event They financially support a variety of our make it difficult and expensive to foster worth attending. Check the ferry schedules communities’ institutions including our unity. These diverse community events as there may be extra boats to handle the schools, national parks, museums, culture, help to bring our settlements and island anticipated crowd. This is one day among artists and craftsmen as well as to bring communities closer. They demonstrate that many when parking at the Crossing Beach public awareness to many of our organiza- working together we can accomplish our ferry area is woefully inadequate. Atten- tions. It is because of these events that we goals and we can make our communities The recent afternoon Junkanoo on dance will be heavily oriented to Elbow can continually improve our communities better. Green Turtle Cay began our active four- Cay residents with a substantial number of and services through the efforts of volun- Abaco residents and visitors can look month festival season. Seven more public locals and second homeowners arriving by teers and government departments). At the forward to an active three months start- events are still on the calender through the ferry from the mainland. same time, they provide a variety of en- ing with Art for the Parks on January 27. end of April. The last public event on the spring cal- tertainment and are valuable social events These events are quite varied and interest- The annual Art for the Parks art show at ender is the agricultural exposition on April bringing communities together. ing. Plan to attend as many as you can. Abaco Beach Resort is now under the aus- 28 in Marsh Harbour. This bi-annual event One of the comments we frequently They are all worthwhile. pices of the Bahamas National Trust as a is a combined effort among various groups hear is that Abaconians are so friendly and major fundraising event for its Abaco pro- and agencies staged at BAIC’s Farmers’ helpful. We agree. With all these events List of Winter Events grams. The show begins in the afternoon Market across from the BEC office on Don it is one way that Abaconians reach out to Jan 1 Junkanoo - new years day of January 27 for students with a reception MacKay Boulevard. This will be its sec- our visitors, whether they are second ho- Green Turtle Cay that evening. The public is encouraged to ond showing, having skipped last year. It meowners, boaters or short term visitors, Jan 27-29 Art for the Parks take advantage of this exhibition on January showcases our farmer’s produce and ma- as well as to our neighbours. An additional Marsh Harbour art exhibition 28 when hourly presentations will augment rine resources and can be expected to have benefit is that many of these events are Feb 18 Man-O-War flea market the art displays. Additionally, there will be an extensive display of native crafts. Fresh opportunities for us to sell our art work, Feb 24 Jr Junkanoo, Marsh Harbour special attractions for children, budding fruit, vegetables and native crafts will all our crafts and our produce. Each event is Feb 25 Sr Junkanoo, Marsh Harbour artists and those interested in Abaco’s his- be available to purchase. This is an all-day unique, each offers a different perspective Feb 25 Abaco Marine Flea Market tory. The show attracts local people, visi- event lasting well into the evening. Those of our towns. And who knows. Maybe Treasure Cay tors, boaters and second homeowners. A using ferries can have a wholesome experi- some of those attending will decide that Mar 3 Wyannie Malone Heritage Day minimal fee is charged. ence during the day in time to return on Abaco is a great place and will join us on a Hope Town The Man-O-War Flea Market takes an afternoon ferry. Attendance during the more permanent basis. Apr 28 All Abaco Agriculture Expo place on February 18 and is the Man-O- day and evening can easily top 1,000 with a All of these events require a lot of Marsh Harbour War School’s main fundraising event. The public is encouraged to attend and extra In My Humble Opinon ferries are usually scheduled to accom- modate those attending from the mainland. It is very popular with locals and second The Hope Town 500 homeowners who renew friendships with By Stephanie Humblestone “Supposing a small child, an elderly per- business quietly. those living in our scattered island settle- “Did you see that?” I asked my friend, son or an animal appeared from one of the At one time there was no motorized traf- ments. Five hundred or more people will Bonnie Hall, proprietor of Sip Sip, an up- many side roads” fic in Hope Town; it was safe to wander attend to look for bargains they cannot do scale bar situated on the upper road in the Walking in Hope Town has become a through town. One did not have to watch without, to enjoy good island food and to heart of Hope Town. perilous exercise of late. Stepping out of the side turnings or fear being run over. In socialize. This event draws heavily on the We were sitting out on her deck watch- my house on to the lower road a few weeks fact, it was this very quality which attract- native Man-O-War population with sub- ing the world go by, waving to all who ago, I was almost mowed down by a cyclist ed me to Elbow Cay. I felt the little roads stantial support from our boaters and sec- passed. Children shouted, “Hi, Miss who was going so fast that he appeared to in the centre of town safe for my small ond homeowners. Bonnie, Hello, Miss Stephanie,” as they be attempting to break a speed limit. He children to ride their bicycles and run. It Two Junkanoo rushes take place a week skipped through town. It was an idyllic swerved and forced me into a front yard. was a far cry from the dangerous streets later; school children in the early evening setting. Breathless and shocked, I emerged un- of Nassau. I truly believed I had found a of February 24 and adults on February 25. I got up, leaned over the railings of the scathed but surprised that this could be haven on Earth, and for the most part it Each of these Marsh Harbour events will wooden deck and watched the dark streak happening in the settlement. has been. easily draw 1,000 or more fans to watch of metal disappear into the distance to- “Watch out!” I cried, but he did not hear Only in recent times has it been a major the parade and get their fill of down-home wards the north end. Receding with it was my cries. By the time I turned my head, he concern, not just of mine but locals, who Bahamian cooking from whole meals to a loud revving noise and a cloud of filthy was out of sight, leaving only a trail of dust see accidents waiting to happen. It is only snacks and sweets. These two Junkanoo smoke. in his wake. a question of time until a child comes into events are open to all, but the spectators “He must have been going all of 30 Had he been young, I might have attrib- contact with a large truck which rumbles will be overwhelmingly local Bahamians. mph, if not more,” I said, still shocked uted his lack of judgment and foolhardiness by or that motorcyclist (I believe there is The second annual Abaco Marine Flea from witnessing a speeding motorcycle in to the follies of youth. But this individual only one) careening through town. Market takes place on February 25 in the the settlement. was a local and well into his sixties or may- I was prompted to write this column by school yard of the Treasure Cay Primary Bonnie informed me it was an almost be even seventies. a whisper in my ear from a local who said, School. Many of our Abaco residents are daily occurrence. As much as I may admire him for his “Write about something which matters; oriented to the water either commercially “In all my years living in Hope Town I prowess in the saddle, I have to question bring this concern to the attention of the or for recreation so the maritime theme is have never seen such a thing.” I exclaimed. his lack of caution. At the wheel of a motor public.” car he would have definitely been guilty of I could not think of a better use of space reckless driving and been ticketed. in the newspaper than to possibly avert a The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,500 copies It seems that one can get away with mur- small or possibly major mishap. I decided David & Kathleen Ralph Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly der - or potential murder - on the streets of to take a break from my amusing mode and Editors & Publishers (U.S. address Phone 242-367-2677 Hope Town. The newly paved streets of endeavour to get the message across to the the settlement have become an invitation speed junkies of Hope Town that vehicles - P O Box AB 20551 990 Old Dixie Hwy #8 FAX 242-367-3677 to pedal faster, accelerate whatever motor- bikes, golf carts, trucks, motorcycles - all Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Lake Park, FL 33403 Email: [email protected] ized vehicle you possess and get to your can maim and even kill innocent pedestri- destination in breakneck time. ans when abused. Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 To my mind this is all very well as long The roads of Hope Town, small and Reporters/Writers: Canishka Alexander, Samantha Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Timothy Roberts, as it is your neck you are breaking and not narrow as they are, were never designed Mirella Santillo someone else’s. to be a speedway. In fact, they were not It is a strange twist of fate that improv- even intended to be driven on. They are Contributors: Lee Pinder ing the roads has increased the possibility and essentially always were intended for for accidents. Both residents and visitors those on foot. It is a privilege that any kind Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. Subscribe NOW to Hope Town traditionally stroll through of vehicle is allowed on them. town. The pace is slow. In fact, one is said With increasing expansion, commer- Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Order form on Page 9 (One Year) $45.00 USA $65 Canada - airmail to talk rather than walk through the settle- cial trucks and truckling are both inevi- ment. One stops, interacts with folk, ex- $95.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface changes pleasantries and goes about one’s Please see Humblestone Page 9 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 9 Film Festival stressed Letters to the Editor environmental preservation By Samantha V. Evans they are killing over 100,000 animals an- A long-time visitor Pop’s Place is Abaco’s January 6 was an exciting one for Aba- nually. Due to this, plastic bags are being marries on Man-O-War only animal shelter conians who are environmentally con- banned in states and countries all over the Dear Editor, Dear Editor, science. This was the second time that world. Countries such as Australia, Chi- As a former second homeowner and I’m writing this letter in response to Friends of the Environment has hosted the na, Arabia and South Africa have already visitor I would to relate our recent experi- many enquiries I’ve received from people Wild & Scenic Film Festival. banned the use of plastic bags. Ireland and ence on a little piece of paradise called about Pop’s Shelter for Dogs. The young people viewed films and en- Washington State charge for use of plastic Man-O-War Cay. Pop’s Shelter is a sanctuary for stray and gaged in activities in a separate room at bags. The film further stated that humans I fell in love with Man-O-War many, abandoned dogs and is located at the site of New Vision Ministries while the adults need to live in harmony with the ecosys- many years ago, and my fiancé fell in love the old Abaco dump. It is the island’s only viewed films in the auditorium. The young tem, or we, too, will disappear. In order with Man-O-War seven or eight years ago. shelter. It is well maintained and affords people saw a film entitled Take Care of to reduce the damage that plastic is caus- After making the decision to get mar- green spaces for dogs to exercise whilst the Coral Reefs. They learned about coral ing, everyone is encouraged to cut back on ried, the only place to have the marriage providing adequate shelter in the form of reefs, animals that live on the coral reefs plastic use, don’t drink bottled water, buy performed was Man-O-War Cay. After covered areas and handmade wooden ken- and those that depend on them for food, less stuff, clean up the community and sim- much planning with Neil Albury of Brad- nels. These serve as secure places for pups how the reefs are being destroyed and what plify your life. ley’s Restaurant, formerly Hibiscus Café, to grow in safety and havens for those in they can do to protect the reefs. Other top- Other films continued with participants the date was set for December 7, 2011. need of special care. ics that the students learned about included learning about reducing carbon emissions Neil catered the reception and all the wed- The shelter was the brainchild of Wil- not using spears and chemicals, not over by cycling instead of driving cars, conser- ding arrangements. The cake was also of lis Weatherford (Pop of Pop’s Place), who fishing and not catching baby fish. vation photography which invokes change his design. has been responsible for the construction of The adults saw several short films which through photos, and keeping the coast The ceremony was officiated by Ver- the shelter with some voluntary assistance. were all focused on environmental care. clear. non Malone, a friend of many years. The Various individuals have offered their sup- The films included Saving the Penguins, Since James Boyce won the film compe- flowers were handled by JT and Leslie port to provide water, materials for roofing Saving the Whales, Evolution and Extinc- tition which was launched for high schools Tubbs and the photographer was Char- and pallets for fencing. For their generous tion, Bag It, 1% of the Story and more. last year, he shared his film with those maine Albury. The ceremony was attended donations, the shelter is very thankful. The 1% for the Planet was about an or- present. His film was called What’s So by friends and relatives. It was a beautiful Many thanks to all. ganization that encourages businesses and Great about Turtles? and blessed day for an 87 and 85 year old Jennie Zehler individuals that are environmentally con- Friends has launched two photography couple. science to be involved. The film Evolution competitions this year for adults and one Anyone who is looking for beauty and Note to our readers and Extinction spoke about changes in the for students. The first prize for the students satisfaction should call upon Neil Albury on It is the policy of The Abaconian that we ecosystem and how, due to development, will be an IPOD which was donated by the Man-O-War for any spectacular occasion. do not publish unsigned letters. We will, some animals are becoming extinct. U.S. Embassy. Many thanks to everyone. MOW, we however, accept signed letters and honor Bag It spoke about plastic bags and how love you. requests to withhold names. Miss Alice and Mr. Frank

Humblestone From Page 8 table. This is an undeniable fact of life, but they are thoughtless rather than bad, and awareness needs to be maintained. Hope all these thoughtless people need is a gentle Town is still a tiny village, not an indus- reminder- which is what I am trying to do trial metropolis. in this column. It is sustained and nurtured by a tourist If drivers seek speed, sign up for the market which is founded on its charm and box car derby held annually on Big Hill laid back nature. This does not include ma- outside of town. And when practicing for niacal skate boarders and fast trucks tear- it, do it far from the settlement. ing up the roads and disturbing the much Hope Town is one of the prettiest and sought after peace of the small, offshore most special places on the planet. Safety in Open Year Round cay. all aspects has always been its signature. As always, it takes just a few individu- Safety is paramount to its future and the als to ruin it for everyone. I like to think future of its locals and tourists. Boat House

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More Central Abaco News Christian Counseling Centre. He spoke on and we will become more concerned about let things go. Central From Page 7 the theme Experiencing God and this first others. As we get older we lose the awe we Dr. Allen continued through a series of Chief Councillors will be held on Febru- session promised to be the beginning of an once had but experiencing God is keeping reflections from the promise made to God’s ary 17 in the courthouse. “These seminars encouraging and uplifting series. the awe alive,” stated Dr. Allen. He en- people of the coming Messiah, the divine are just the beginning of many which will “Experiencing God requires stopping courages people to experience the silence encounters of the characters in the Christ- be held in the future because I believe in and recognizing that it’s really about God. of stillness and to constantly keep in mind mas story and the birth of Jesus. His final the importance of education,” stated Mrs. The sad thing about modern life is that it is the passage from Psalm 46, “Be still and reflection was on the miracle of God becom- Williams. hard to find time for stillness. But one must know that I am God.” ing flesh. “Immanuel… God is with us!” slow down, let go and let God. This is dif- “God comes to us in ordinary life and “Of all the beliefs, all the dogmas and Experiencing God ficult to accept because we like to be in is present with us in the doing of ordinary doctrines, we are given a God who dwells By Jennifer Hudson control. But we must make the move to be tasks. “In him we move and have our among us… becomes one of us - the Divine Dr. David Allen, renowned psychia- our true selves in God. Our self-absorption being.” God is speaking to us all day in bursting onto to the human experience. Not trist from Nassau, presented his first Ab- will then open to patience and to humility everything. We should make the internal- only is He in our midst, He reaches out to aco seminar for 2012 on January 6 at the which is one of the most godly qualities, ization “Christ lives in us.” (Galatians 2) us, shares our concerns and walks us into He is always breaking through. Dr. Allen truth and love.” Police officers commit to further service closed this section of his talk by reminding those gathered that stillness is learning to Please see Central Page 11 Access road to control tower is paved

A re-engagement ceremony took place on January 16 at the District Council office in Marsh Harbour. Re-engagement is the process of police officers committing to another tour of duty. Seated are Administrator Cephas Cooper and Police Supt. Noel Curry. The new air traffic control tower and fire/crash rescue facility is under construction on Those re-engaging are Cpl. 1356 Sullivan, PC 146 Rolle, Woman Cpl. 248 Joycelyn the south side of the runway at the Marsh Harbour airport. A new road leading to the Smith, Sgt. 700 Hepburn, Sgt. 1529 Hubert Smith. facility has recently been paved with hot mix. February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 11

More Central Abaco News The large garden which is usually an After the tour the group settled on a deck From Page 10 Central array of colors was badly damaged by off the gallery. Many toured the gallery, a Spring City Rockers Hurricane Irene. Mr. Lowe said that 30 large room displaying a myriad of the art- appeal for assistance Garden club tours truckloads of debris had already been ist’s paintings. Most of them represented By Samantha V. Evans Alton Lowe’s Garden hauled away and he regretted the state of flowers while others depicted local scenes. Hurricane Irene left its mark on Abaco By Mirella Santillo the grounds (which still looked very mani- All were detailed and vibrant so you felt and many persons are still recovering from Thirty-three people traveled to Green cured and colorful). Visitors only had to like smelling the flowers or addressing the its devastation. The Spring City Rockers Turtle Cay on January 14 to tour the gar- use their imagination to guess what it will people on the canvas. Several pieces by junkanoo group had its shack destroyed by den and art gallery of well known local be when everything is blooming again. sculptor James Mastin were showcased on the hurricane. artist Alton Lowe. Some came as far away Mr. Lowe likes to mix native species antique tables. The group applied for assistance from as Sandy Point. Before the tour began, with imported species. For a landscap- Mr. Lowe entertained them with anec- NEMA which was approved. But for some they listened to the host telling them about ing effect, trees were often located in the dotes from his youth and shared with them reason they cannot receive the funds, the history of the property and about the middle of large beds secured by low stone his forthcoming projects. The first will be various plants and trees landscaping the walls. The beds display various types of an exhibit in the Albert Lowe Museum of Please see Central Page 14 garden. plants. old and more recent photographs of local events. Shirley Higgs, Post office will move to new sister of the founder of administration building the Hope Town Histori- cal Museum, suggested they should be later loaned to that Museum. The second of the artist’s many visions for the near future is to resume plays and mu- sicals at the gallery in November. Heritage roses were also a topic of conversation. They are becoming rare on the island and the Horti- Alton Lowe of Green Turtle Cay hosted the Horticulture Society of Abaco. The group cultural Society’s Presi- toured his extensive gardens, then enjoyed viewing his paintings in his gallery. He is dent, Anita Knowles, shown here regaling them about incidents of his life on Green Turtle Cay. urged people to propa- gate them if they have the opportunity. Minister Neko Grant looked over the boxes at the post office in the new administration building. The boxes have outside access Abaco Marine Props so will be available 24 hours a day. Certified Propeller Repair Technician The ONLY NNPA Techncian in The Bahamas Sandblasting & Propellers Marine grade welding on Reconditioned Brass Stainless and Aluminum Stainless & Rehubbed Phone 367-4276 Aluminum Fax 367-4259 across the street from Abaco Outboards in Marsh Harbour Page 12 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 13 Page 14 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012

More Central Abaco News banner. The height of the building has been which he was ho peful would prompt oth- Central From Page 11 extended as well so that they can have stor- er corporate sponsors to assist in a similar A Marsh Harbour voucher or the materials needed to rebuild age space for their completed costumes. fashion. their shack. It is now just a month before Sherilyn Cooper, assistant secretary firefighter the parade, and they are not sure that they Island Luck donates for the Spring City Rockers’ Fundraising will be able to rush due to limited space. to Spring City Rockers Committee, made a direct appeal to the They have started some framing of the new By Canishka Alexander community for further assistance. They shack but are concerned that they will not The Spring City Rockers Junkanoo need about $17,000 and are planning to have it finished in time to complete their Group received a $2,000 cheque from Is- carry out several fundraisers on weekends costumes. They appeal to the powers that land Luck Web Café on January 20. Al- to continue to raise funds. be and the public for supplies and material though funds are urgently needed to re- “You will see members of the Spring so that they can complete their shack. build the group’s shack that was destroyed City Rockers group with beautiful cans, Their budget for the Junkanoo Parade is during Hurricane Irene last year, Spring and we’re asking for donations,” Mrs. $40,000 but that has been severely inter- City Rockers Leader Colon Curry said the Cooper said. “Time is of the essence, so rupted as they have already invested some funds will go toward their participation in anything, five cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, it $3000 of their personal money into the the upcoming Love Rush Junkanoo Parade will all add up. So please support culture.” framing of the shack. The new building has later in February. been extended to include a section just for He enthusiastically thanked Island Luck A new business pasting and one just for working on their By Samantha V. Evans representatives for their generous donation In October 2011 Basil McKinney began Basil’s Landscaping in Murphy Town. Since he began his business, he has been having great success and is looking forward to the day that he can expand his business. He specializes in landscape design and landscape maintenance. He also removes debris from yards prior to or during construction. He can offer weekly and monthly services to include tree trimming and weed control. He worked at a large company for five years where he learned about and special- ized in landscaping design. He can assist persons with starting their vegetable garden as well. His wife, Keva McKinney, The Spring City Rockers have been handicapped preparing for the February competition has worked in the janitorial industry for as their shack was destroyed by Hurricane Irene. They have appealed for asisstance. A fire in Central Pines brought out three over five years and does house and of- fire trucks and a group of dedicated fire- Island Luck recently donated to them. Shown are Colette Bootle, secretary of Spring City fice cleaning. She can assist persons with Rockers fundraising committee; Tawnique Clarke, Island Luck employee; Colon Curry, fighters including Ashtin Bethel, one of spring cleaning, deep cleaning and regu- three active women in the group. Spring City Rockers Leader; Widlyne Burrows, Island Luck employee; and Sherilyn Coo- lar house or office cleaning. They can be per, assistant secretary of fundraising. contacted at 475-5643 or 559-9779. They work by contract or appointment so inter- Remember to ested persons can call for an appointment. Chris Thompson 359 • 6146 Buckle Up Chris Thompson Christopher Lightbourn 357 • 6897 Steve Thompson 475 • 3533 Junior Mernard 577 • 1735 Real Estate Guana Cay - Darvin Curry 577 • 0003

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MORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE Elbow Cay, Buttonwood Bay #17 12,000 square feet $150,000 Elbow Cay, Buttonwood Bay #47 13,500 square feet $140,000 Double Beach Lots White Sound Includes Dock Permit $399K each We know Abaco! One call does it all! Sales, Vacation & Long Term Rentals • Insurance • Construction • Pools • Property Management February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 15 Sea Scouts receive donations for our youth,” he said. Tom and Linda continue to function Sailboat will Leffler, owners of Marsh Harbour Marina, and more importantly be for training have generously donated some slip time for to reach out to the chil- By Jennifer Hudson the boat. dren of tomorrow,” he The first Sea Scout Troop of Abaco re- The boat is a 32-foot Endeavor which said. ceived a wonderful New Year’s gift. On is 30 years old and in excellent condition Mr. Thompson said January 6 Len Bucko of San Diego, Cali- still with a lot of life in it. It is a sailboat the DNA is focused on fornia, presented a 32-foot sailboat to Troop with a diesel engine and draws only 3.5 the youth of the coun- leader Lee Johnson for use in the training of feet of water so is perfect for the waters try. “Everything we the young men of the First Sea Scout Troop. around Abaco. Also included is an inflat- do is for our children “This donation is truly a blessing,” stated able boat with a brand-new engine. The and their children and Mr Johnson. “The boat is completely sea- sailboat is appropriately named the Buck- their children’s chil- worthy so there is no work needing to be oneer. Whenever Mr. Bucko is visiting dren. It’s not about us; done on it and it is ready to go.” Abaco, he will captain the boat. Mean- it’s about them!” Mr. Bucko has had a boat here for the while the Sea Scouts will be maintaining it. The Abaco Sea last nine years and has been a frequent His long-term view is for the boys to work Scouts is a Boy Scout visitor to Abaco. He is a very keen pro- towards getting their Captain’s license and Club that is sponsored fessional underwater photographer and has possibly following it as a career path. One by St. John’s the Bap- Roscoe Thompson III, right, presents a check to Sea Scout worked with Above and Below Abaco and of Mr Johnson’s major goals is to provide tist Anglican Church leader Lee Johnson, who recently orgnaized the first Sea Scout is a friend of Brian Kakuk, world-famous as many career opportunities in marine in Marsh Harbour with Troop on Abaco. cave diver with whom he has worked on seamanship as possible for the young men the mission of devel- boys while training them to be responsible several movies. of the troop. oping character and good values in young in and around the sea. Mr. Bucko receives The Abaconian regularly at home in San Diego and so learned DNA donates of the Abaco Sea Scouts and their need of to Sea Scouts donations. He feels a real affinity for the By Timothy Roberts Scouts as he himself was a Cub Scout and Because of his interest in the youth of his mother was a den mother and later as- Abaco and The Bahamas, Roscoe Thomp- sistant Scoutmaster. “Being a Scout and son III, the Democratic National Alliance thus having responsibility filled a void for (DNA) candidate for South Abaco, raised me growing up with a single mom. When money to assist the Abaco Sea Scouts with I saw the article about the Sea Scouts, I the hope that more youth will get involved felt it would be a great opportunity to pass in positive activities. on my boat to someone else. It is a perfect Mr. Thompson presented Scout Leader boat for the islands as it has a shallow draft Lee Johnson with a check for $600 on and plenty of room.” January 12, money that was raised during Scout leader Johnson, when accepting a Change For Change event at the traffic the gift of the boat on behalf of the Sea light in Marsh Harbour. Scouts, expressed both his excitement and Mr. Johnson wants to thank Mr. Thomp- gratefulness. “This is the first of its kind son for his interest in the youth. “This rep- for the Sea Scouts of The Bahamas and will resents a commitment to the youth of the open up a whole new world of seamanship nation. This will allow the Sea Scouts to Page 16 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012

Members Members Sales Team of ABACO ESTATE SERVICES Bahamas Real Estate Ed Newell - Broker Cindy Newell - Sales Agent REAL ESTATE SALES • VACATION RENTALS Association James Moir - Nassau O• ce Prime Real Estate Listings Throughout Abaco TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY Pineapple Point Resort, Unit 3 - #1700 - Newly built, tastefully furnished 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,100 s/f ground level luxury Houses waterfront condo. Private deep water dock, Fantastic water views, "Camelot" # 1234 - Beachfront Estate. New custom “Carrollville” #1352 -Near Treasure Cay -3 bed, 2 bath, community pool. $749,000. designed 4 bed, 4 bath, elegantly furnished Ocean Blvd home, 2,100 s/f hilltop home on 6 acres from highway to Sea. plus 2 bed, 1 bath guest house. Total 7,793 s/f under roof on 1.5 165’water frontage. Spectacular sea views. $595,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 3 - # 1984- 3 bed, 3 acres with 150’ beach frontage,R E D U Beachside C E D pool. $ 5,200,000. bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished ground level condo on Treasure House # 2 - #1777 - 2 bed, 2 bath topsider Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, # 1551- Delightful 4 bed, 4.5 bath elevated R E D U C E D "Girasole" style 1,000 s/f furnished beachside villa. Exceptional finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. NOW $639,000. Italian villa style beach home, plus 2 bed, 2 bath separate elevated Sea & Treasure Cay Beach views. Just a few guest accomodations. Elegantly furnished, many steps to beach & pool. $569,000. Bahama Beach Club 2029 - # 755 - 3 bed, 2 bath ground upgrades/extras. 45,000 s/f landscaped grounds, 100' + level furnished condo, 1,650 s/f. Golf cart & garage “Elysium” #1460 - 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,840 s/f under roof included. Lowest pricedSOLD condo at BBC. $549,000. beach frontage. $4,450,000. furnished home on 2 lots (22,000 s/f) on Ocean Blvd. Includes "Summertime" # 1550 - Ocean Blvd. Superb 3 bed, 2 double garage. CloseR to E beach. D U C E D $525,000. Royal Palm Condo # 2424 - # 1399 - 3 bed, 3 bath, bath beach home plus 2 bed, 2 bath guest house. 3,600 s/f Treasure House # 11 - # 1592 - Delightful 2 bed, 2 bath (including loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo under air plus 4,100 s/f open & covered patios. Tastefully comfortably furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider style overlooking harbour. Well maintained, near beach, furnished. 1.37 acres, 133' beach frontage. $3,995,000. beachside villa. Community pool, well maintained villa. excellent rental income potential. $549,000. Brigantine Bay Canal Home # 1589 - Newly built 4 bed, Exceptional sea & beach views. $549,995. Royal Palm # 2435 - # 1881 - 3 bed, 3 bath 2nd level 4 bath unfurnished home. 3,150 s/f under air, 4,850 s/f Treasure House # 4 - # 1582 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath turn-key furnished 1,264 s/f harbourfront condo. Well total. Many extras.15,306 s/f parcel, 91' canal frontage, fully renovated & tastefully furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider maintained end unit. Sensational marina views $549,000. lay-along & finger docks, boat lift. $2,995,000. style beachside villa. Many upgrades. Community pool, Bahama Beach Club # 2035 - # 1981 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,650 “Turtle View” - # 1778 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 4,088 sq. ft. well maintained beachfront complex. $499,950. s/f furnished ground level condo. Overlooks pool & beach. elegantly furnished home on landscaped 14,000 s/f parcel Ocean Villa 916 - #1737- 2 bed, 2 bath “turn-key” 900 s/f Best Priced Condo at Bahama Beach Club $529,000. with 68’ frontage on Treasure Cay Beach. $2,559,000. furnished villa. Unobstructed sea views, Close to beach. Good Royal Poinciana # 2511 - # 1483 - Deluxe 2 bed, 2 bath Package Price option to include Galleon Bay bulkheaded vacation rental potential. $429,995. ground level furnished 1,300 s/f beachfront condo. Well canal lot with dock & garage. $2,774,000. #1898 - “Starfish Cottage” Beach Villa 503A & B 2 maintained. Great sea views, excellent rental income “Top of the Rock” # 2014 - 3 bed, 3 bath “turnkey” furnished adjoining, self contained 1 bed, 1 bath furnished villas potential. $499,000. home, 1,824 s/f living space, 740 s/f covered porches, double Royal Palm # 2403 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2nd level, 1,264 s/f near beach. Great RentalR E D IncomeU C E D Potential $369,000. garage. 198’ beach frontage on 2 lot parcel. Fantastic elevated turn-key furnished harbourfront condo. Totally renovated views along entire TreasureNEW LISTING Cay Beach. $2,300,000. #1921 - 3 Marlin Dr. 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,276 s/f furnished & refurbished in 2008. Many upgrades, well maintained, "Tranquility" # 1307 - 4 bed, 5 bath, tastefully furnished home near beach on 12,800 s/f parcel $399,000. owner occupied. Fantastic marina views. $499,000. 2 level canal home on 2 lots. 3,580 s/f under roof, plus "Toad Hall" # 1373 - 5 bed/4 bath, 4,000 s/f , 2 level Sanddollar Condo # 3 - # 1599 - 2 bed, 2 bath , 1,000 s/f decks/balconies. 90' canal frontage, dock, boat lift, Great Ocean Blvd. furnished ocean view home includes 1 ground level furnished unit, Sensational sea views, water views, excellent condition. $2,200,000. bed/1 bath apartment on 12,000 s/f parcel. Private community pool, Golf course nearby . $499,000. Cutwater Way Canal Home - #1524 - 3 bed, 3 bath, beach access. $399,000. 3,600 s/f home on Brigantine Bay. Newly built in 2008, Treasure House # 8 - #1697 - Beachside 2 bed, 2 bath, elegantly furnished, many upgraded features. 144' 1,000 s/f furnished Topsider villa. Community pool, Royal Palm Condo # 2420 - # 1546 - 3 bed, 3 bath, bulkhead, 70' dock, boat lift. $1,995,000. great sea views. $399,000. (including loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo. Great harbour & marina views. Well maintained, near beach, “Turquoise” - #1696 - Ocean Blvd 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,127 s/f Beach Villa # 605 - # 1635 - 1 bed, 2 bath well R E D U C E D excellent rental income potential. $429,000. furnished beach home on oversizedUNDER 1.561 acre parcel with maintained & elegantly furnished "turn-key" villa. 170’ of sandy Treasure CayCONTRACT Beach frontage. $1,899,000. Washer/dryer. Many extras & upgrades. Can be Sand Dollar Condo # 7 - #1456 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,000 s/f “Trident House” - #317 - 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath furnished modified for 2nd bedroom. Close to beach. $375,000. beachfront home on Treasure Cay Beach. 3,500 s/f ground level furnished beachfront condo. Well maintained, Beach Villa 673-#1847, 2 bed, 2 bath furnished 1,000 s/f, superb sea views, comunity pool. Best Value! $405,000. living space, 2 garages, 16,000 s/f parcel with 100’ Near pool/beach, refurbished, well maintained.$359,000. sandy beach frontage. Fabulous Sea Views $1,850,000. Beach Villas # 526 - # 1851 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath Atlantis Condo 2109 - # 1990-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, "Windward Palms" # 1454 - Splendid 3 bed, 2 bath furnished villa near beach, pool & shopping $299,950. 1,000 s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks furnished Windward Beach home. 2,500 s/f under roof Brigantine Bay, includesNEW private LISTING dock & boat slip. $349,000. plus 1,600 s/f patios & walks on 16,000 s/f landscaped Beach Villa 607 - # 1982 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 900 s/f R E D U C E D Royal Palm # 2306 # 1941 - 2 bed, 2 bath 950 s/f parcel with 100' sandy beach. Meticulously maintained, furnished villa near beach, pool, shops & marina furnished ground level condo overlooking harbour & Many extras, superior sea views. $1,500,000. $279,000. marina. Includes boat slip & storage unit. Beach nearby. Beach Villa 527-#1852, Charmimg 2 bed, 2 bath $299,000. "Kokomo", Brigantine Bay #1509 - Charming 3 bed, 3 furnished, near pool/beach, shopping $199,000. bath, 2 level, 3,000 s/f tastefully furnished canal home. Royal Palm # 2311 # 1573 - 2 bed, 2 bath 950 s/f Condos Recently renovated and upgraded. 10,915 s/f parcel furnished ground level condo overlooking harbour & Royal Poinciana Beachfront Condo # 2505-Phase 4 marina. Well maintained, Owner occupied (not a rental with 102' canal frontage, pool, spa, dock & boat lift. # 716) Premier 3 level, 3 bed, 4.5 bath, plus loft newly SOLD 3,000 s/f balcony, pool & patio decks. $1,399,000. unit). Includes boat slip & storage unit. $299,000. built condo. 2,860 s/f under roof, 644 s/f covered/open . “Rising Sun” # 1780 - Windward Beach, 3 bed, 2.5 bath balconies/porches. Atlantis Condo 2117 - # 1741-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,118 s/f furnished home on 25,925 s/f parcel with 150’ of OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $1,995,000. 875 s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks sandy beach frontage.R E SuperbD U C sea E D views! $1,310,000. Bahama Beach Club 2047 - # 1468 - 3 bed, 3 bath, Brigantine Bay, includesR E D privateU C E dock D & boat slip. $295,000. “Helen’s Point” - # 1791 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, approx. ground level Phase 5 unit, 1,750 s/f living space condo, Royal Palm # 2317 - #1467 - 2 bed, 2 bath ground level 950 s/f 1,800 sq. ft. tastefully furnished home on 27,908 s/f Sea close to beach, tastefully furnished, numerous upgrades furnished harbourfront condo, includes private boat slip & finger of Abaco waterfront parcel with 153’ of bulkheaded & enhancements. Superb sea views. $887,000. dock. Great harbour views,NEW close LISTING to beach. $275,000. seawall & dock. $1,308,000. Bahama Beach Club 2020 - # 1139 - 3 bed, 2 bath, Mariner's Cove Condominiums: “Harbour’s Edge” - # 2000 - 3 bed, 3 bath furnished 1,650 s/f 2nd level beachfront condo, Stunningly # 1181 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 level, 1,650 s/f furnished harbour Harbourfront Home, sensational panoramic harbour views, furnished, elegantlyR decorated. E D U C E Superior D beach & ocean front condo. tastefully refurbished. $599,000. 3,033 s/f under roof. 15,210 s/f landscaped parcel, 90’ deep NEW LISTING views. $872,000. # 2010 - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,236 s/f 2 level furnished water frontage $995,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 1 - # 1621- 3 "Dolphin Watch" -Galleon Bay - # 1534 - 3 bed, 3.5 harbourfront condo. Fully refurbished in 2004. Close to bed, 3 bath, 1,755 s/f ground level furnished condo on beach & marina NEW LISTING $479,000. bath furnished home (including 2 bed, 2 bath guest Brigantine Bay. New construction. Includes community cottage). Total 2,800 s/f living space. 18,000 s/f parcel, R E D U C E D pool, finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. $855,000. # 985 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 level harbour front end unit, 74' bulkheaded canal frontage with dock. $949,000. Bahama Beach Club # 2005- # 1370- 3 bed, 2 bath Refurbished in 2000 $249,950. Palm Bay Harbourfront Townhouse # 2 - #1071 - ground level 1,645 s/f comfortably furnished condo. # 655 - 2 bed, 1 bath condo with marina view $249,000. Newly constructed, furnished 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 level, Awesome sea views from most rooms Overlooks beach #959 - 2 bed, 1 bath furnished 2 level condo 2,077 s/f home. Superior quality major appliances. and pool. Great vacation residence. $822,000. overlooking marina, includes garage $199,000. Exceptional water views. Owner Financing $899,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 2 & 4 - # 1620- 3 #1942 - 1 bed, 1 bath, 450 s/f, 2nd level furnished “Laguna” Delightful Canal Home # 1875 - 3 bed, 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished 2nd level condos on unit overlooking community pool. $199,000. bath, turn-key furnished 1,550 s/f Brigantine Bay home Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, #1805 - 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 800 s/f, 2 level harbourside condo, with dock, 16,000 lb boat lift, van, golf cart. $669,000. finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. EACH $799,000. tastefully furnished/decorated, well maintained. $189,000. We Exceed Client Expectations! Please contact us for additional details on this sampling of our featured listings or for information on our other prime properties throughout Phone: (242) 365.8752 • Cell: (242) 577.6570 • www .abacoestateservices.com FEB. 1, 2012 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 17

Sales Team of ABACO ESTATE SERVICES Members Ed Newell - Broker EAL STATE ALES ACATION ENTALS Members Bahamas Real Estate Cindy Newell - Sales Agent R E S • V R Association James Moir - Nassau O• ce Prime Real Estate Listings Throughout Abaco Treasure Cay Inland Parcels TREASURE CAY Vacant Land Treasure Cay Drive Inland Lot - #1692 - Prime NORTH ABACO Treasure Cay Beach Parcels residential lot # 3 less than 200’ from Treasure Cay Blackwood Waterfront Parcel # 1521 - 38,514 s/f Windward Beach Lots 12 & 13 # 2031 - 100’ sandy Beach. All utilities available. 10,000 s/f $77,850. Treasure Cay Drive Inland Lot - #2036 - Prime parcel,167' of deep water Sea of Abaco frontage and beach frontage, 44,675 s/f cleared, walled parcel. All residential lot # 17, close top Treasure Cay Beach. All highway frontage. Topography well suited for a marina utilities available. FabulousNEW LISTING sea views. $1,499,000. utilities available. 10,000 s/f $77,850. site. Utilities available $98,500. Ocean Blvd. Lot 90, Block 2 - #1992 - Unusually Treasure Cay Sea Views Lots 10 & 11. - #1908 - 2 Boiling Hole Lot 18 - # 1827 - Sea of Abaco waterfront large beachfront lot with 140’ of sandy beach adjoining inland lots on Windward Beach Drive. Total lot, 17,472 sq. ft. with 100’ hard rock shoreline & frontage. Ideal forNEW estate LISTING home. Sensational sea views! 21,600 s/f. All utilities available. EACH $74,995. magnificent sea views. All utilities available. $79,000. All utilities available. $1,499,000. Treasure Cay Inland Lot # 12, Block 194 - #1954 - GREEN TURTLE CAY Ocean Blvd. Beach Parcel #1842 - Exceptionally 10,980 s/f cleared & level lot - ready for building, all Lot “A” - The Bluff # 1910 - 15,600 s/f Sea of Abaco oversized 1.26 acre beach lot, 165’ beach frontage. All utilities available. Brigantine Bay Views. $69,000. waterfront lot, 89’ hard rock shoreline, 30’ elevations, utilities available. $1,499,000. Near Bluff House, great sea views $491,000. Beach & Canal Lot Package #941- Windward Beach GUANA CAY GREAT CISTERN CAY lot of 17,542 s/f with 100' of beach frontage on Sea of "Ridge Runner" # 1185- 6 bed, 4 bath, 3,100 s/f # 1787 - “Rivendell” - Rustic 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,284 s/f. Abaco, PLUS Galleon Bay lot of 17,955 s/f wi th furnished home-main house, separate master suite, guest furnished beach cottage on 2 building lots total 41,800 approx. 76' of sea-walled canal frontage. $1,446,000. Beachfront Parcel - Ocean Blvd. # 876 - 1.5 acres cottage, pool & dock. 1.74 elevated acres, 330' shoreline. s/f 236’ sandy beach frontage & 2 garages. $599,000. with 100' of beach frontage, on spectacular Treasure Superb panoramic waterREDUCED views. $1,995,000. UNDER CONTRACT Superb Beachfront Parcel # 1362 - Treasure Cay MARSH HARBOUR Cay Beach. All utilities available Gorgeous beach & Blvd. Level & cleared lot, 12,600 s/f , 90' sandy beach Orchid Bay - Beachfront Parcel 25 - #1530 - 1.173 acre sea views. $1,195,000. frontage. Breath-taking sea views. $1,275,000. Atlantic Ocean lot, 130' sandy beach frontage. Excellent Pelican Shores Harbourfront Home - # 1563 - 5 bed, 4.5 bath, 5,600 sq. ft. tastefully furnished home with Treasure Cay Area Development Parcel elevations, spectacular ocean views. Orchid Bay pool & dock. Well maintained, superior quality Sand Banks Creek Acreage -#1988 - 24 acres at amenities include utilities, marina, restaurant, pool, tennis courts, beach pavillion, paved roads. $1,499,000. construction, many extras. 1 acre+/- landscaped, 115' Treasure Cay entrance, 539’ water frontage, 1,060’ water frontage. $3,495,000. road frontage, good elevations. Ideal for commercial “Summer Dreams” - # 1814 -Furnished 3 bed, 2.5 NEW LISTING "Sea View" - Great Abaco Club # 1203 - 3 bed, 2.5 . bath, 2.5 storey oceanview home on 7,408 s/f parcel. development. $995,000 bath, 1,880 s/f furnished sea view home, plus 280 s/f of 2,000 s/f under air, 1,000 s/f covered porches. Dock Treasure Cay Canal Parcels REDUCED open deck on 4,918 s/f parcel. Well maintained, gated slip included. MOTIVATED SELLER! $595,000. Brigantine Bay - # 1662 - Two adjoining single community, great rental income potential. Includes “Wave Watch” - # 2030 - “Turnkey” furnished 3 bed, family residential lots, 13,602 s/f total with combined private deep water dock. $699,000. 2 bath, 2 level ocean view home. 2,000 s/f living, 144’ of sea-walled frontage. All utilities available. Commercial Bldg. #1792 - 6,000 s/f retail & warehouse 1,000 s/f elevated perimeter decks, 14,067 s/f parcel. Superb water views. $785,000. bldgs on 20,000 s/f parcel in heart of town. Unparalled oceanNEW views. LISTING $499,950. Brigantine Bay - # 1559 - 16,108 s/f level, cleared 4 tenants, monthly rental income. $499,000. "Secret Beach"# 1267/1268 - Ocean Front Elevated parcel with 164' of bulk headed & protected water Parcels 9A (19,190 s/f ) & 9B (16,144 s/f) lots, each “Regattas of Abaco 408 - #2009 2 Bed, 2 bath 2nd level frontage. Dock & dolphin pilings installed. $599,000. with 100' +/- of Atlantic Ocean rocky shoreline & sand 1,200 sq. ft furnished condo. Well maintained, great Windward Beach Drive - Beach Parcel #1693 - beach frontage. Prime building sites. EACH $199,000. harbour views. NearNEW to townLISTING & beach $289,000. Oversized 17,000 s/f parcel with 100’ powder sand Ocean Ridge Estates - # 594 - 7 ocean & sea view beach frontage & 2 tier sea wall. All utilities available. residential lots from 7,686 sq. ft. to 16,740 sq. ft. Suberb sea views. $599,000. Regattas of Abaco # 27 - #1853 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 825 s/f UNDER CONTRACT Underground electrical infrastructure in place, dockage 2nd level “turn-key” furnished condo near to beach, Treasure Cay Harbourfront Lot - #1804 - 13,678 s/f available in Boat Harbour, ocean & sea common landscaped parcel, 153’ of bulkheaded seawall,140’ of shops, marina, etc. $184,900. community areas. Lots from $155,500. lay-along docks, garage, water & electricity $499,000. BAHAMA PALM SHORES LEISURE LEE Galleon Bay - # 1441 - 28,072 s/f cleared parcel, 64' of # 1846 - “Yellowbird” - 2 bed, 2 bath, turn-key bulkhead with dock & dock house. $498,500. Beach Front Parcel # 714 - 45,343 s/f parcel, 100' ocean beach frontage. Electricity available. Ideal site furnished elevated canalfront home. 1,900 s/f under roof. Brigantine Bay # 1598 - Cleared lots 1 & 2A, 19,300 for permanent residence or vacation home. $325,000. 80’ lay-along dock, plusREDUCED boat slip, ramp & lift. s/f 130' bulkheaded frontage, new dock. $495,000. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE $550,000. Galleon Bay # 422 - Prime 10,295 s/f cleared canal lot, Inland Lot - Near Beach - # 1176 - Large 21,450 s/f Canalfront Home #1865 - 2 bed, 2 bath furnished home, 88’+ protected canal frontage. Sea-walled, plus dock & level lot on main street, electricity & telephone recently built in 2003. 11,378 s/f parcel, 120’ bulk-headed davit pilings. All utilities available. $350,000. available. REDUCED $49,500. canal frontage, 78’ lay-along dock. $549,000. Galleon Bay # 1473 - Approx. 10,000 s/f canal Inland Lots 17 & 18, Blk. 4 # 1868 - 2 adjoining lots of parcel,100'+ of sea-walled protected water frontage. 10,000 s/f each. Short walk to beach. Each at $27,500. Residential Parcels utilities available. Easy access to sea. $349,950. Brigantine Bay # 1173 & 1174 - 2 adjacent deep water Inland Lots 11 & 12 - #1661 - 2 adjoining lots, 9,600 s/f # 1845 - 11,531 s/f canal lot, 100’ canal frontage, boat canal parcels, each 11,200 s/f, 80' bulk head, 140' each in Sect.4. Short walk to Atlantic beach. Electricity slip, dock, ramp, 12,000lb boat lift, electrical power & depth. Cleared, utilities available. EACH $299,950. available. Each $24,600. water. Accommodates up to 80’ boat. $275,000. Brigantine Bay # 1494 - 18,807 s/f cleared parcel CASUARINA POINT # 602 - Large 15,344 s/f cleared & level lot with 197’ of 120' deep water bulk-headed frontage. $270,000. “Casuarina Cottage” # 1866 - 2 bed, 1 bath, 816 s/f fully seawalled, protected canal frontage. Water Brigantine Bay # 1622-1632 - A selection of 11 semi-furnished cottage on 14,000 s/f lot with 127’ of installed, other utilitiesREDUCED available. $249,000. adjoining level & cleared canal lots ranging in size canal frontage with boat ramp. $175,000. # 704 - 10,400 s/f elevated canal lot w/104' deep weater from 11,673 s/f to 19,068 s/f with deep water canal TURTLE ROCKS canal frontage. Sea views, walk to beach. $239,500. frontages from 74’ to 173’. All lots with bulkheaded # 1080 - 12,100 s/f canal parcel with 110' sea walled “Coco Beach” #1676 - Newly built 3 bed, 3 bath, 3 sea walls installed. All utilities available. Great water canal frontage. Boat davits installed. Reduced $187,500. level fully furnished beachfront home, 1,700 s/f under REDUCED views along sheltered Brigantine Bay. Listing # 1632 # 1593 - 10,590 s/f canal lot with 120' of bulkheaded air, 1,290 s/f open patios. 0.93 acre parcel with 101’ seawall installed. All utilities available. $199,000. also includes 2 finger docks installed. sandy beachfront, plus dock and boat lift. Sensational # 1844 - 2 adjoining deep water, sheltered canal lots, From $266,000. to $753,000. sea views from virtually every room. $999,000. 9,900 s/f each, 50‘ x 50’ shared dredged boat slip, 150’ Brigantine Canal # 1971 - 17,300 s/f parcel, 123’ sea Beach Home - 1532 - 3 bed, 3.5 bath elevated 2 level lay-along docks each.REDUCED Near beach. walled frontage, All utilities available, Sea of Abaco semi furnished home, 1,874 s/f under air, 1,500 s/f EACH REDUCED TO $149,000. views. NEW LISTING $199,000. covered porches on 0.89 acres, 93' sandy beach # 811 - 10,400 s/f sea view corner lot with 194' of road frontage. Walk to beach. All utilities available. $89,950. Treasure Cay Inland Parcels frontage. Panoramic sea views. $799,990. #1902 - Leisure Lee Inland Lot # 170 - Sea view parcel Multi-family Residential Lot - #1774 - 21,826 s/f Beach Lot - # 1815 - 0.94 Acre beach parcel with 120’ of with 13,459 s/f - Near Beach REDUCED TO $75,000. parcel zoned “multi-family” near Treasure Cay Beach. Sea of Abaco sandy beach frontage. Electricity & Ocean View Lot # 168 - # 1854 - 9,680 s/f lot close to Close to shops, restaurants, etc. Ideal for guest villas. telephone available, great water views. $225,000. $499,000. beach. All utilities available. $60,000. We Exceed Client Expectations! Please contact us for additional details on this sampling of our featured listings or for information on our other prime properties throughout

Phone: (242) 365.8752 • Cell: (242) 577.6570 • www .abacoestateservices.com FED. 1, 2012 (B) Page 18 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Obituaries of Family and Friends The funeral service for Mary Freda and wife, Susan Parotti; daughters Eliza- drick, Dejon and Joshua Russell, Tamia line Johnson, Gelita Lewis, Yvonne Rolle, Bethel was held on January 13 at the Marsh beth (Mrs. Claude Collins), Susan and her and Derinique Miller, Asia Saunders, Edith, Florina, Marilyn, Jennive, Leta, Harbour Gospel Chapel. Bro. David Cart- husband Richard Cartwright, Regina and Mayleasha, Mikelo, Tatianna, Lashae, Linda and Agatha Simms; uncles Don- wright and Bro. Peter Brind officiated. husband Sarone Kennedy; grandchildren Jameko, Jamarie, Edrea Miller and Quin- ald, Sherwood, Cyril, John and Jonathan She was predeceased by her husband Chamara and husband Rustin Rolle, Daryl tierra; aunts Olivia Pierre, Mabel Grant, Simms, Clifford Stubbs, Jonathan Parker, C h a r l e s and wife Amy Sawyer, and Jillian Parotti; Alice Miller, Drucilla Whimp, Anna Rev. Christopher Dean, Joseph Knowles, Bethel, son great-grandchildren Rachel and Brandon Thompson, Tersa Hanna, Rochell McIn- Franklin Johnson, Alphonso Lewis and George Ste- Rolle; brother Hartley and his wife Dianne tosh, Wildalean Higgs, Ruth Seymour and Timothy Rolle; god-father Estin Sawyer; ven Bethel Parotti and family; sisters Rosemary Payne Lerinique Saunders; uncles Redwin and grandaunts Vernell Davis, Marjorie Mc- and brother- and family and Marie Parotti; brother-in- Freddie Miller, Ronald and Harold Grant, Donald, Evangelist Marilyn Ingraham and in-law Jason law Bobby and wife Joan Eldon and fam- Preston Thompson, Wendal Saunders and Bernice Simms; cousins Brenda Roberts Higgs. ily; sister-in-law Roberta Parotti and fam- Oswald Seymour; grandaunts Julia Wells, and family, Elizabeth Cornish and fam- She is ily; nieces and nephews; and many other Evelyn Russell and Gelita Armbrister; ily, Barbara Dawkins and family, Shervin s u r v i v e d relatives and friends. granduncle William Grant; parents-in-law Johnson and family, Cubell Davis Jr., and by chil- Mary Freda Bethel The funeral service of Carolyn Yvonne Roosevelt Newbold and Jacqueline Fergu- family, Nixon Johnson and family, Debbie dren Freda “Carrie” Miller-Newbold, 39, of Spring son; sisters-in-law Maylean and LaGeisha Roldan and family, Billy, Dudley and Re- Pauline Roberts, Charles Tillman Bethel City was held on January 14 at Shiloh Bap- Miller; brothers-in-law Kermit Grady and naldo Davis, William Johnson and family, and Deborah Denise Darville; sons-in- tist Church on Grand Cay. Rev. John Rus- Kenny Russell; godparent Corraine Rolle; Marjorie Martin and family, Tamara Mc- law Ronnie Roberts and David Darville; sell officiat- godchildren Shawn Rogers, Aheandrea Intosh and family, Errol Curry, Rex and daughter-in-law Stephanie Bethel; grand- ed, assisted Thomas, Jamarion Woodside and Tysha- Steve Davis, Lance Stubbs, Servina Major daughters Lisa McCoy and Vanessa Rob- by Deacon nique Cunningham; and many other rela- and family, Marco Simms and family, Ka- erts; grandsons Victor Roberts, Shayne Terry Lew- tives and friends. tie Jacques and family, Tiffany Williams Bethel and Charles Darville; grandson-in- is. Inter- The funeral for Joann Percis Gomez and family, Antonia Williams and family, law David McCoy; granddaughter-in-law ment was in Martin, 46, of Murphy Town was held Jessica McKinney and family, McGerrette, Dina Roberts; great-grandson, Aaron Rob- the Grand on January 14 at Zion Baptist Cathedral Donavan, Jerrod and Erica Simms, John erts; great-granddaughters Gabrielle Mc- Cay Public in Murphy Town. Rev. Christopher Dean Albury and family, Bernadette Hepburn Coy and Hailee Roberts; Dudley and Mar- Cemetery on o f f i c i a t e d and family, Sherwood Jr., and family, Ta- garet Rose Bethel and family; and many Grand Cay. assisted by sha Mills and family, Paul Simms and fam- Carolyn “Carrie” Newbold other relatives and friends. She is sur- Rev. Ev- ily, Maggon and Keffee Simms, Kenneth Fred J. Parotti of Casuarina Point vived by her husband Hermis Ethon New- erette Stra- Cornish and family, Shandlene Grant and passed away on December 23, 2011. A bold; daughters Juliette, Herminique and chan and family, Jonnette Munroe and family, Las- celebration Sherdera; son Latico; adopted son Dino Rev. Leroy hunda Aranha and family, Hillary Reckley of his life Gilbert; stepchildren Hermis Jr, Shoga, Thompson. and family, Geoffery Rutter and family, was held at Urich (UJ), Jacqueline, Onieshsa Clar- I n t e r m e n t Carla Parker and family, Delvern Simms C a s u a r i n a marion and Shannon Watkens; parents Ed- was in Mur- and family, Elton McKenzie and family, Point on ward and Romelda Miller; sisters Sabrina phy Town Joann Percis Martin Nikki McDonald, Jeremy Simms and fami- January 14, Russell, Stacy Russell, Latanya Miller Public Cemetery in Murphy Town. ly, Teneka Curry and family, Sherique Dill 2012. and Kathy Saunders; brothers Michael, She is survived by her husband James and family, Sheneka, Shantell and Cryil He is sur- Edward Jr., Warren and Charles “Eddie” Martin Sr., sons James Jr., Jody and Jr., Simms, Chervain Stuart and family, vived by his Miller; nieces and nephews Sherina, Ker- Myles Martin; parents James Venable and Lachrissa Scriven and family, Corderro wife Ann; mont, Dermont and Maria Russell, Ken- Eulamae Gomez; sisters Patricia Dawkins, and Trudy Dean, Sabrina Rolle and family, son Michael Fred J. Parotti Paula Cartwright, Harriet Gomez, Gay- Josette Knowles, Felicity, Kim, Trevain, lene Brice and Charlene McDonald; Jonathan Jr., and Abraham Simms, Cos- brothers Oscar, Barry and Greg Gomez; ma, Charisma and Franklin Jr., Johnson, parents-in-law Melfred and Gretel Martin; Alkeisha, Alphonso III and Gabriel Lewis, brothers-in-law George and Rufus Martin, Tavonya, Deandra and Kayla Rolle, Ada Lenny Dawkins, Kevin Cartwright, Keith Guillaume and family, Leland Simms and McDonald Sr., Melchizedek Brice Sr., family, George Mullings and family, Si- Carl Pratt and George Fernander; nieces mon Mullings and family, Wellington Cicely, Aleshia, Amelia and Gabrielle Go- Mullings and family; and many other rela- mez, Tabitha Cartwright, Rachel Brice, tives and friends. Lachell and Kiara Fernander, Tremeice, Thomas Bethel, 70, passed away on Tranae and Geomia Martin, Deondrea January 13. His funeral service was held at Wilkinson; nephews Rashad and Isaiah New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour Gomez, Keith McDonald Jr., Melchizedek on January 21. Pastor Derek Benjamin and Brice Jr., George Jr., Sheldon, Shaquille, Pastor Dave Lowe officiated. Shaqueme, Tre and Maleek Martin, Bran- He is survived by his wife Eleanor; daugh- don and Cory Pratt, Dikembe Wilkinson ter Donna; son-in-law Reg; grandson Ryan; and Sean Carter; aunts Marjorie Stubbs, Christine Dean, Susan Knowles, Jacque- Please see Obituaries Page 19 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 19 More Obituaries of Family and Friends Shakeesa, Tanisha, Turkessa, Demetria, mon Hield; aunts Lindel Delancy, Linda Bride, Annissa, Sharece, Ellison, Tyreek Obituaries From Page 18 Shonie, Jamal, Jacksill, Roger, O’Neil, Re- McBride, Pheva Roberts, Ruthharin and Melrose Davis, Ellissa and Stevanna, Ste- granddaugh- naldo, Nikal, Harmony, Teron, D’Lamar, Myrthis Williams, Pandora and Victoria phon Thompson, Nikita, Davia, Daisha ter Tonya; Ryan, Judymae, Reno, Vernamae and Meld, Veronica Stuart, Shavonne Swain and Davanna Douglas, Vanessa McBride, sisters Caro- Prescola; granddaughters-in-law Shakera, and Edith Brown; uncles Wilfred, Charles, Ebony Swain, Daphane, Sharain, Otis and lyn, Cheryl Jackie, Bridgette and Melissa; grandsons- Jerome and Pedro Hield, Charles Williams, Raquel Brown, Vitera, Viesha and Vacille and Patrice; in-law Patrice Moss, Barry Wright, Bruce Vascille Stuart, Alexander Ronard and Ty- Stuart, Joel Swain, Johnathan and Cecil s i s t e r - i n - Missick and Ashton; daughters-in-law Et- rone Davis; aunts-in-law Sabrina, Meltina Stuart, Alicia Elliott and Rashard, Ronard, laws Janet, tamae, Alrica, Louise, Lavern and Chandra and Maria Hield, Nathalie Williams, Peggy Samantha, Santrecia, Darren, Wiltrico, Annie, Ret- Williams and Jonice Lockhart Lamb; son- Stuart, Annette Ronard and Francis Davis; Marecia, Marecio, Pedro Jr., Charla, Vic- ta, Myrtie in-law Patrick Moss; great-grandchildren uncles-in-law Kevin Delancy, Utlas Mc- toria, Amanda and Charlsea Hield, Labraun and Cheryl; Trinard, Amarrah, Cameron, Barrisha, Bride, Nicolas Roberts, Johnathan Stuart, Delancy, Nicolas Jr., Nickeem and Nick- Thomas Bethel brothers-in- Shannon, Kaiden, Terrell, Kameron, Trea- Joshua Swain, Ricardo Brown; Charles ael Roberts; and many other relatives and law Chuck, Stan, Ron, Roy, Michael and sure, Terano, Tashawn and Aleah; nieces Williams Jr., Dencil McBride, Nigel Mc- friends. Scott; nieces and nephews; and many other and nephews Gelita Ingraham, Paula Ad- relatives and friends. ams, Vanrea, Viola, Danora, Audrey, Jo- He was pre-deceased by his parents Elta anna, Lisa, Felisha, Tishka, Carla, Ede- Local leaders meet with US Senator and Vivian Bethel; in-laws, Eric and Ber- na, Charisma, Standard, Hansel, Vernal, nice Lowe; daughter Patricia; son Michael; Ricky, Christopher, Tacoma, Audley and on mutual security issues brothers-in-law Jerry and Perry; and sister- Rudolph Balfour; and many other relatives in-law Kathy. and friends. The funeral service for Bertram Liv- The funeral service for Demetrius Wil- ingston Williams, 87, of Dundas Town liams, 20, The Bight, Moore’s Island, was was held on January 21 at St. Andrew’s held on January 21 at St Matthew’s Na- Methodist Church in Dundas Town. Pastor tive Baptist Jacinta Ma- Church in rie Neely The Bight. officiated, Pastor Pres- assisted by ton Knowles Bro. Gary o f f i c i a t e d S a w y e r . assisted by I n t e r m e n t Pastor An- followed in thony Wil- liams, Pastor the Dundas Demetrius Williams Town Public Nixon Simms Bertram Williams Cemetery. and Rev. Samuel Davis. Interment followed He is sur- in the Public Cemetery on Moore’s Island. Senator Tom Harkin from Iowa met with government leaders on Abaco concerned vived by his children Livingston, Tyrone, He is survived by his mother Esther Wil- with security. Shown are Police Supt. Noel Curry; Clement Bosfield, Superintendent of Larry, Paul, Jacky and Michael Williams, liams; father Rev. Ishmael Williams; sister Customs for Abaco, Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Cephas Cooper; Senator Eleanor Darville, Willamae Moss, Me- Kimberley Gibson; nephew David E. Gib- Harkin; and Arneth Rolle Hannah, Superintendent of Immigration for Abaco. Senator lissa and Michelle Williams; grandchildren son Jr., brother-in-law David Gibson Sr.; Harkin is a long time visitor to Abaco as he has had a second home on Elbow Cay for Shantique, Lasonya, Racquel, Telisha, grand mothers Pastor Geneva Williams about 40 years. and Melvina McBride; grandfather Solo- Page 20 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Abaco Marine Flea Market Maritime Cadet Summer Adds Special Sections Camp may be held on Abaco Organizers of the Abaco Marine Flea fundraiser. Members gather old fish- By Mirella Santillo will come back to find for a suitable venue. Market have created areas within the ing tackle, boat parts, unused dive gear, On January 18 Dr. Brendamae Cleare, A registration fee of $450 will be event for Nautical Arts & Crafts and even that old boat in someone’s back VP of Academic Affairs at the College of charged; everything else will be supplied for sales by groups and organizations. yard. It is amazing what you can accu- The Bahamas, and Jamaal Smith, Crewing by Campbell Shipping for the duration of According to Donnie Albury, “With mulate but equally impressive is how Manager for Campbell Shipping Ltd, visit- the camp, mentioned Mr. Smith. Interested the large community of talented artists easy it is to turn old nautical gear into ed Marsh Harbour to meet with the princi- students will be accepted on a first come, throughout Abaco, it is only natural that cash for a worthwhile cause. pals of all the schools on Abaco. The meet- first serve basis. the Abaco Marine Flea Market has a sep- “Several individuals have come for- ing, held at the Department of Education Dr. Cleare can be reached at 242-302- arate section devoted to Nautical Arts & ward offering to sell nautical merchan- office, explored the possibility of holding a 4310 or 4309; Mr. Smith’s number at Crafts. The same is true for groups or or- dise in their booth on a consignment ba- Maritime Summer Camp on the island for Campbell Shipping is 242-397-1795. ganizations that wish to utilize the event sis. This arrangement is perfect for those three weeks in July. as a fundraiser for the organization or a with only have a few items to sell,” said For the past three years specific project.” Mr. Albury. Typically, the consignment Campbell Shipping has been The Abaco Marine Flea Market is for seller works on a 20 percent commission sponsoring summer camps, the anyone with an interest in things nautical. for items sold. first two years in Nassau, last These same people appreciate seascapes Like all vendors at the Abaco Ma- year in Freeport. Because of the and paintings of boats, not to mention rine Flea Market, consignment sellers success with approximately 100 their fascination with shell art and nauti- must be preregistered. Likewise, those students attended each camp, it cal jewelry. Mr. Albury continued, “We wishing to locate a consignment vendor was decided to offer the pro- have had a good response from the art should call 242-427-0412 for contact in- gram to 50 Abaco students in community and have created the Nauti- formation. grades 8 and 9. cal Arts & Crafts area to showcase their Anyone interested in selling items at It will be a theoretical camp work.” the Abaco Marine Flea Market can find during which students will learn The Abaco Marine Flea Market pres- complete details and registration forms about maritime navigation, ents a great opportunity for groups and on the event’s website – www.abaco- mathematics and English among organizations to utilize the event as a marinefleamarket.com. other subjects. The goal, explained Dr. Cleare, is speeding up the cadet program so it can Dr. Brendamae Cleare from the College of the Baha- be linked to a bachelors’s degree mas came to Abaco with Jamaal Smith to discuss hav- program at the College of The ing a Marine Cadet Summer Camp here. They spoke Bahamas. to a meeting of principals explaining that they want It was the first trip to Abaco to prepare the students so the Marine Cadet program concerning that project for both can be linked to a degree from the College. Dr. Cleare and Mr. Smith. They Register to Vote Today Remember you do not much time until elections

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here as well. From Page 2 The Peacocks of Grant He is very pleased to receive information vide the area with an additional 230 low that there is a good response from persons Casuarina Point cost house lots on both the north and south interested in homes and lots in these settle- By Jennifer Hudson the plants, insects and small creatures, but sides of the community. These lots will be ments. Peacocks in The Bahamas? Yes, indeed. they love the treats brought for them by close to the shore line on both sides and Mr. Grant will keep the public informed A family of peafowl is a much loved part of residents and visitors. Every day between will include a limited number of commer- of the development of these areas moving the community of Casuarina Point. The fam- 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. they leave their sanc- cial lots. The pushing of roads has begun forward. ily consists presently of five birds, one mature tuary in the bush and congregate on the (and quite elderly) male peacock, two younger road. They are smart creatures and know male peacocks and two female peahens. Their that this is the time many people are pass- home is on the grounds of the abandoned ing on their way home from work and that bonefish lodge Different of Abaco. They were they will probably receive the remains of brought here originally by Nettica Symonette, lunches and other treats which people save who established the lodge. Since she aban- for them. Often people walk down the road doned the place more than six years ago, only with their children and grandchildren as the peafowl now remain. the children love to feed the peacocks who The average life span of peafowl in the enjoy just about anything. Although these wild is 20 years and originally the num- birds can be testy, I have seen them actu- ber of peafowl at Nettie’s was consider- ally taking bread from a child’s hand. ably larger. But due to predation by wild The male peacock is one of the most cats and stray dogs, the numbers have ostentatiously adorned creatures on earth, dwindled. Each female lays approximate- known for its beautiful, large iridescent ly 24 eggs each year, but many are eaten tails with the blue, gold and red “eye” by birds such as buzzards and man-o-war markings. Originally from India and Land has been prepared in Cooper’s Town for a government subdivision. The site was birds even before they have time to hatch. Southern Asia, peacocks have left captiv- on Mr. Grant’s itinerary. Shown on the site are Councillor Eric Collie; Councillor Clyde These magnificent birds live in trees but ity and developed free roaming populations Cornish; Ejnar Cornish, who heads Abaco’s BAIC office; and MP Edison Key. nest on the ground and are ground feed- in several countries. The Casuarina Point ers. They are perfectly capable of finding community is very protective of its five enough food for themselves amongst all very special pets.

The Hon. Neko Grant, center, viewed the area in Crown Haven that is being prepared for The beautiful male peacock leads his flock on the road at Casuarina Point waiting for a dividing into low cost lots for residents in Little Abaco. Shown are Gordon Major, Direc- hand-out. These birds are well loved by the residents who feed them scraps. They seem tor of Housing; Mr. Grant; Edison Key, MP for South Abaco; Lorraine Armbrister, Acting to enjoy a variety of food. Permanent Secretary with Housing; and Litchfield Rolle in the Department of Housing.

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For reservations please call our partner Continental Airlines: 1-800-523-3273 or 1-800-231-0856 www.ContinentAl.Com Page 22 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012 the dune on a monthly contractual basis on Colon Curry is inducted into White Sound From Page 1 the entire length of the cay. the top of the dune. The replacement sand that is being National Junkanoo Circle This past summer with Hurricane Irene pushed up the dune is not stable and will have to be continually renewed. The resi- By Samantha V. Evans in Toronto, Canada. He led the Spring and during the fall when Abaco was sub- dents will be planting sea oats and other It is no secret that Junkanoo is a “big City Rockers to 10 consecutive wins from jected to several severe rages, the dune beach and dune plants that will help to hold deal” in the Bahamas. In fact, so many 1998 to 2008. This group still remains the was breached three times in the south fill- and stabilize the sand. However, this will Bahamians have contributed to the ad- defending champions. ing the road with sand. The waves under- be effective only on the top one-third of vancement of this cultural expression that His love and passion for Junkanoo is cut the dune to the north to the point that the dune. The lower areas of the dune will the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture endless. He is one of the newest honorees vehicles had to drive partly on the road and have to be refurbished every time there is a along with the Junkanoo Committee has to join the 30 Legends from across The Ba- partly on the property adjoining the road rage or storm waves. been honoring these persons via the Na- hamas. to the west. After Hurricane Floyd in 1999the Elbow tional Junkanoo Legends Circle for numer- After repeated attempts to have central Cay residents were alarmed at the severe ous years. On Decem- government assist, government recently damage to the dune. They began a pro- ber 13 Colon Curry paid $47,000 to have large boulders put gram of pushing sand back to the dune that of Spring City joined along the edge of the road to keep motor- washed onto the beach. It was a successful those men and women ists safe. program in keeping further damage from in the Legends Circle A local individual has now paid, at his occurring, although it was not a permanent when he was inducted own expense, to have sand pushed up daily solution to the problem. Any permanent at Government House. from the beach to replace the sand that resolution will be very expensive. One ho- Mr. Curry is the cent storms have washed out. meowner along the dune did reinforce the leader of the Spring Another individual is willing to pur- dune before he built his house. It has been City Rockers and has chase a bulldozer to be kept on Elbow Cay very successful as the dune washes away been steering this if he can get a concession from the govern- on both sides of his house but he has not group for the past 26 ment on the duty. He would then be willing had any damage to his section of the dune. years. He started the to push the sand from the beach to build up group in 1976 with his longtime friend Antho- ny Gibson. In 1990 he accompanied the Abaco Central High School Junkanoo group to Nassau for the Junior Junkanoo parade and to the summer Fete Colon Curry as seen in a recent junkanoo rush. Voters, remember to register

The is the dune just prior to the efforts of a resident to push sand up daily that washes ashore. The palets on the road were to keep vehicles away from the edge.

Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents with multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Lubbers Quarters Island-wide Abaco Listings Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Man-O-War Abaco Vacation Planner + 25 hse 367-3529 Island Home Rentals + 2 hse 365-6048 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Cherokee Marsh Harbour area Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Grand Cay Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Green Turtle Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4247 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166 D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271 Living Easy + 16 hse 367-2202 Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Ocean Blue Properties + 34 365-4636 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Other Shore Club 365-4226 Regattas (Prev. Abaco Towns) 32 effic 367-0148 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 HG Christie + 11 hse 367-4151 Guana Cay Moore’s Island Dive Guana + 11 hse 365-5178 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Sandy Point Donna Sands + 12 hse 365-5195 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Ocean Frontier 519-389-4846 Spanish Cay Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Ruth Sands + 9 hse 365-5140 Treasure Cay Hope Town Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Brigantine Bay Villas 4 units 365-8033 Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Island Dreams + 45 hse 365-8507 Crystal Villas 7 villas 888-812-2243 Treasure Cay Resort + 95 rms 365-8801 Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Mark’s Bungalows 4 units 365-8506 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Abaco Estate Services 365-8752 Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Wood Cay Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0030 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villa 365-2222 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Web Sites with Abaco Information Sea Gull Cottages + 3 hse 366-0266 http://www.abaconian.com http://www.abacos.com Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065 http://www.abacoinet.com http://www.oii.net Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http.//www.abacoinfo.com http://www.bahamas.com Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http.//www.abacocottage.com Rev. Apr 11 February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 23 Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Visitors’ Guide The following services are provided by volunteers Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Compliments of The Abaconian Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 All phones use area code 242 unless noted Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 www.abaconian.com Bonefish Guides Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9112 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Marsh Harbour>Hope Town Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Medical Services Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour....367-2295 10:30am 12:15pm* 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 * Not on Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm* 3:15pm 5:00pm Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Sundays Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or Crossing Rocks Emergancy...... 458-1234 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm holidays Tony Russell...... 366-3259 North Abaco Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm O’Donald McIntosh..477-5037 Government Clinic Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Green Turtle Cay Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 the schedule. You are advised to contact the office for the changes. Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Herbert Thurston.....365-2405 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ...... 365-4028 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Sandy Point Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Hope Town Valantino Adderley...366-4323 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 Government Clinic Fox Town ...... 365-2172 New Plymouth one way adult $10 (Children $7) • Round trip $15 • Extra to some G T Cay docks Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 Tourism’s People-to-People program Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Nicholas Roberts.....366-4486 Be matched with a local person or family with a similar interest such Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 RT Man-O-War as Bird watching, Attending church, Foreign language, School class T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 RT David Albury...... 365-605 Treasure Cay Capt. Joe Pritchard..559-9117 visit, Environmental interest. Marine, Native plants, History, Humane Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Society, etc. This is not a dating service or an offer for a free meal Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm or lodging but an opportunity to meet someone locally with similar McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm interests. Call Tourism’s Doranell Swain at 367-3067 for more informa- Bring errors & revisions tion. Email: [email protected] Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information to our attention Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Revised 16 Nov 11 Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) Airlines Serving Abaco Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 Hour Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Everyone reads The Abaconian Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Air Gate Aviation - Daytona/New Smyrna...... 367-3636 Adults $110 RT, $60 OW • Child under 12, $75 RT, $40 OW...... Call for car & truck rate Restaurant Guide American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 (Based on dinner entree range) Continental Connection - Miami + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Attractions Charter Boats Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Marsh Harbour Craig Air Center - North Florida...... 367-3522 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Lucky Strike - Hope T 366-0101 Sea Gull - Hope Town 366-0266 Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 IBC Airways - Ft.Lauderdale, W Palm Beach...... 367-1336 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...... Green Turtle Cay Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Locair - Fort Lauderdale...... 1-800-205-0730 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town 366-0245 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay Blue Marlin...... $...... 367-2002 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Down Deep 366-3143 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Sky Bahamas - Nassau/Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-0996 Local Boy 366-0528 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Gino’s...... $...... 367-7272 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Back Breaker 365-5140 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Walk to & swim on Mermaid Reef off M Harb. ...Pelican Shore Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0032 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole ...... Treasure Cay farm road Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 Local air charters serving Bahamas & Art studio & working foundry- ...... Little Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 S.Florida Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Cart Rentals Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 Pocket beaches • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Kentucky Fried Chicken...... 367-2615 • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Pop’s Place...... $...... +...... 367-3796 Dive Shops Miles of beach are generally on ocean exposures Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Snack Shack...... $..... +...... 367-4005 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 • Sandy Point & more Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Items of interest • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Hope Town blue hole & sisal mill • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 guide • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road • Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .367-4643 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... 366-0760 Tours & Excursions Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Munchies ...... $...... 366-0423 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Abaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental 475-9616 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Extra $3 for each passengers above two Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour 367-2936 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 Sea Spray ...... $$...... ‡...... 366-0065 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Abaco’s Nature Adventure 559-9433 Green Turtle Cay Sugar Shack...... $...... +...... 366-0788 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Above & Below • Marsh Harbour 367-0350 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental....365-4411 Spring City ...... $15 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay 365-8749 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Little Harbour Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay 365-4411 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 C & C Charters - Treasure Cay 365-8506 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Snake Cay ...... $35 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour 367-2787 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Lubber’s Quarter Casuarina Point...... $60 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0024 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Cracker P’s...... 366-3139 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Man-O-War Sandy Point ...... $150 Green Turtle Cay T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Dock’n Dine...... 365-6139 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Bluff House ...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Guana Cay Island Treats Snack Bar...... 365-6501 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry ...... $80 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Guana Cay Black Sound Marina....15...... 365-4531 Fox Town ...... $165 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... 612-1021 Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Lubbers Quarters Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Abaco Yacht Service...10...... F...... 365-4033 Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Treasure Cay Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Man-O-War Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Treasure Cay Marina.150...... F...... 365-8250 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Treasure Cay Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Man-O-War Marina ....26...... F...... 365-6008 Waterways Boat Rental ...357-6540 & 365-6143 Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Marsh Harbour Hope Town Florence’s Cafe ...... $...... 365-8354 Boat Harbour Marina.183...... F...... 367-2158 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Spinnaker Restaurant ....$$$...... 365-8469 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Harbour View Marina..36...... F ...... 367-2182 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Treasure Sands Club...... 365-9385 Madeira Park...... $20 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Sand Banks ...... $25 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Green Turtle Cay Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Marsh Harbour Marina.52. F 367 2700 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Hope Town Black Wood ...... $20 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Treasure Cay Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Wood Cay ...... $70 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Mount Hope...... $80 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 McIntosh’s Restaurant .....$$...... 365-4625 Fox Town ...... $85 Spanish Cay Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... 365-4181 Crown Haven ...... $90 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 New Plymouth Inn...... 365-4161 Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Spanish Cay Marina....75...... F...... 365-0083 Guana Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill...... 365-4039 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Bakers Bay Marina....158...... F...... 365-5802 Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... 365-4234 Guana Hide-aways.....37...... 577-0003 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Sundowners...... 365-4060 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $85 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... F...... 365-5175 T Cay Hotel to G Turtle Ferry...... $25 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Sandy Point T Cay Hotel to Blue Hole...... $30 Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Nancy’s...... 366-4120 Page 24 Section A The Abaconian February 1, 2012

Abaco Cays Realty, Ltd. Specializing in the “Gems” of Abaco, her Cays

Great Guana Cay Green Turtle Cay - 12,105 s.f - 0.227 Acre Green Turtle Cay - 33,342 s.f. - 0.765 Acre - 60’ Atlantic Beach - 4 Bd, 4 Bth - 161.30’ on Coco Bay - 1,558 s.f. - 3 Bd - 1 Bth - 4,948 s.f. / 2 levels - 3,300 s.f. - 3 Bd.-3 Bath - Crows Peak lounge - 19,083 s.f. - 0.438 - Double Garage - 600s.f. - Abaco’s best beach - Each level private - Impact Doors/Windows - Near Nipper’s & Town living space/kitchen - Turkish Stone Floors - Rental History - Sea of Abaco - Galvilume Metal Roof - 13 KW Generator #GGH1190 $735,000 - Dock/boatlift/10,000 #GTH1181 - $1,990,000 - Ultra Violet System #GTH1162 $2,050,000

Great Guana Cay ELBOW CAY Green Turtle Cay - 22,694 s.f. - 0.520 Acre - 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath - 97.42’ on Sea of Abaco “BERKLEY’S BLUFF”- 31,000 s.f. - 0.7116 Acre - 100‘ of - 2,448 s.f. of Luxury - 1,950 s.f. - 3 bd - 2 bth Atlantic ocean frontage - 275’ depth - Great elevations - overlooks - 27,965 s.f. - 0.642 Acre surfer‘s beach. #HTV1125 - BRING OFFERS NEW PRICE $375,000. - 256 s.f. Guest House - 90’ on Gilliam Bay - T&G clear cypress GREAT GUANA CAY - Wood Floors - Mahongany oors “SEA TO BAY” - 148,104 s.f. - 3.40 Acre - Sea to Sea parcel - - Double Golf Cart garage - 2,356 s.f. Wrap/decks 201.87’ on the Atlantic Ocean - 159.15‘ on the Sea of Abaco overlooking -Generator - Built 2009 - Rights to Shared Dock private harbour inclusive 2 boat slips - Great elevations - Can be - Tastefully Decorated #GGH1158 $1,170,000 Divided. #GGV1008 $1,472,000. #GTH1179 - $2,990,000 “SURFER‘S BEACH” - 31,299 s.f. - 0.718 Acre - 110’ on pristine Atlantic beachfront - up to 25’ elevations - paved road and Green Turtle Cay Green Turtle Cay electricity in place. Access to shared dock. Combine with.”Lost Shaker” Marina Resort for Sale - 1,823 s.f. - 0.0419 Acre for a total of 68,138 s.f. - 1.56 Acre site. #GGV1156 - $388,000. - 1500’ on Black Sound - 1,723 s.f. - 2 bd, 2 bth “CLAIRE’S BEACH” - Beachfront building site - 31,243 s.f. - - On Settlement Harbour available - Corner Lot 0.717 Acre - 117’ of Atlantic beachfront - Dock access - good elevations - - 1114’ Sea of Abaco - Workshop/Garage superb ocean views. #GGV1006 - $478,000. frontage available - Fully Furnished/turn key “LOST SHAKER” - 36,839 s.f. - 0.847 Acre - 65’ of Atlantic - +/- 2.78 Acres - City water beachfront -Dolphin Beach Estates - oversized parcel - good elevations- - Restaurant & Pool Bar - Great Rental Property easement to beach. #GGV1000 $460,000. - Shell Fuel Dock - Water views “ATLANTIS” - 19,239 s.f. - 0.4417 Acre - 95’ of Atlantic - 1.5 Add. Acres Avail. #GTH1193 - $390,000 beachfront - Dolphin Beach Estates - Semi-private dock. #GTH1151 - $4,100,000 #GGV1135 FORCLOSURE MUST SELL! $350,000. Green Turtle Cay “SEAVIEW” - Dolphin Beach Estates - 24,292 s.f. - 0.557 Acre Man O’ War Cay - 17,191 s.f. - 0.394 Acre 136’ prime waterfront - great elevations - fabulous views of Delia’s - 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath - Sea to Sea property Cay and the Sea of Abaco. Shared dock access or can build a private - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - Covered Screen Porch dock on shoreline - 8’ depth at MLW - #GGV1118 - $368,000. - Wood Floors - 1,096 s.f. Beach Res. “MIRABELLA” - 15,174 s.f. - 0.384 Acre lot - one of Guana’s - Shellstone Tile - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath highest elevations with panoramic views of the Atlantic and Sea of - 625 s.f. Guest Cottage - Dead End Road/Private Abaco - Paved road and underground electrice in place - Deeded - Community Dock Access - Land 0.764 Acre rights to shared dock in Susan’s Cove. #GGV1153 - $99,900. - Workshop/Laundry

#GTH1149 $599,000 GREEN TURTLE CAY #MWH1164 - $1,090,000 “COCONUT BEACH” - 63,815 s.f. - 1.465 Acre - Prime beach front lot - secluded beach cove on north end-driveway in place and Green Turtle Cay approved building plans available - GTV1172 NEW $675,000. Man O’ War Cay - 103,237 s.f. - 2.37 Acre - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath “PLAYING HOOKY”- 15,948 s.f. - 0.3661 Acre - Prime - 1,190 s.f. Residence building site - Unobstructed views of Coco Bay - Public dock access- - Sea to Sea Parcel - 339.94’ on Atlantic - Sea to Sea Beach access - #GTV1080 $240,000. - Land - 2.68 Acres - 125’ on Sea of Abaco “MADERIA HILL” - 65,208 s.f. - 1.497 Acre = Dock Access - - 1,000 sf 2 bd/1 bth - 150.60’ Atlantic Beach Beach Access - Great elevations. - 510 sf Guest /1bd. 1bth - 196.60’ Coco Bay Beach BANK OWNED - MUST SELL! #GTV1009 - $395,000. - Dock - 50% Shared - Garage/Gen. Shed “CONCHED OUT” - 30,361 s.f. - 0.697 Acre - 125’ of Atlantic - Dockage / membership #GTH1165 $990,000 beachfront - 12’ elevations - beautiful ocean views - very private area- Sea Glass Association additional acreage available. #GTV1008 - BRING OFFERS -$325,000. #MWH1178 - $3,500,000

“NO NAME CAY PARCELS” - 1. One Acre - +/- 345’ of Man O’ War Cay Green Turtle Cay Atlantic shoreline $159,000. 2. One Acre - +/- 250’ of Atlantic Shoreline - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 2 Bd, 2 Bth 3. One and a Half Acres - +/- 525’ of Atlantic Shoreline. #NCV1188 - 1,355 s.f. of Residence - 2,664 s.f. Residence - 23,546 s.f. - 0.54 Acre “OCEANVIEW LOT” 22,141 s.f. - 0.508 Acre - overlooks - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath - 125.78’ on White Sound pristine beachfront on Atlantic side - snorkeling reef just o shore - - 838 s.f. Guest House - 127.28’ on Sea of Abaco - Land - Sea-to-Sea Great view - close proximity to Green Turtle Club. - Private sea to sea ± 43,800 sf/1.1 Acres #GTV1157 UNDER CONTRACT - 98' Ocean Front - 2 docks - deep draft - Boat Access Only “SEABREEZE” 14,960 s.f. - 0.343 Acre - close to ocean beach - Private Dock/Creek

- 50 KW Generator clubs & town. #GTV1173 $145,000. - Fabulous Views #GTH1137 - $995,000 “COCO BAY BREEZE” - Prime building site - .2699 Acre - #MWH1116 - $3,750,000 Dock Access - Beach Access. #GTV1007 $47,500. MAN O’ WAR CAY Man O’ War Cay Green Turtle Cay “SUMMERPLACE” - 10,719 s.f. - 0.246 Acre - Prime build- - 134,491s.f. - 3.08 Acres - 4 Bd, 2 Bth ing site - over 150’ of Sea of Abaco frontage - private dock - - Sea to Sea Parcel - 1,962 s.f. - 695.49’ on Atlantic - 2 kitchens fabulous Sea of Abaco views. #MWV1082 - $185,000. - 30,874 s.f. - 0.708 Acres TREASURE CAY - 290.65’ Sea of Abaco - 360 views “GALLEON BAY LOT 4” - 10,000 s.f. - 0.229 Acre - 80‘ of - 4,056 s.f. - 3 bd, 3bth - 30’ elevations waterfront - private dock - deck & storage - Utilities to dock - - 1,595 sf guest cottages - Centrally Located #TCV1187 $349,000. - Garage/GeneratorShed - Dock-12,000 lb boatlift #GTH1192 - $1,200,000 “ANCHORAGE ESTATES” 14,250 s.f. - 0.327 Acre - Corner Lot - centrally located - golf course - beach access - Treasure - Innity Pool Cay Marina.#TCV1174-MOTIVATED SELLER-BRING OFFERS$130,000. #MWH1159 $5,790,000 Green Turtle Cay “SAND BANKS CREEK” LOTS 4&5 - #4 1.120 Acres - Marsh Harbour - - 3 Bedroom, 3 Baths 97.42’ on the creek. #5 - 1.155 Acres - 100.92’ on the creek. Both - 1,282 s.f. under air lots creek to highway - near Treasure Cay. #CAV1182 - $89,500. Pelican Shores - 887 s.f ground oor - “BAKERS CREEK” - 17 Lots - 10,567 - 16,031s.f. - paved roads - 31,399 s.f. - 0.720 Acre bed-bath-garage underground utilities - water access -beach/commons area- UNDER - 229’ on Sea of Abaco - 1,597 s.f. decks panoramic views - $646.00 per month bank nancing to qualied - 3,600 s.f. Residence - 15,710s.f. - 0.360 Acre buyers with 10% down. #ACV1180 $55,000. a lot - 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath - 200’ on Coco Bay Beach CENTRAL ABACO CONTRACT - in-law suite downstairs - 8,000 gallon cistern “BAHAMA PALM SHORES LOT 44” - 16, 117 s.f. - 0.37 - Total renovation in 07’ #GTH1152 - $1,285,000 Acre Corner Lot - close to beach, shopping & airport - utilities. - Double car garage #ACV1189 $45,000. #MHH1163

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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 3 FEBRUARY 1ST, 2012 S.C. Bootle High swears-in its first Junior Council Students are excited to have local government By Timothy Roberts The newly elected Junior Councillors at S.C. Bottle High School in Cooper’s Town were sworn in during a ceremony held at the school on January 20 by Johnley Fer- guson, Consultant at the Ministry of Lands and Local Government who encouraged them to “soar like eagles.” In what was called a “red letter day” by Deputy Chief Councillor for North Abaco, Ejnar Cornish, nine S.C. Bootle students, two boys and seven girls, were sworn in as Junior Councillors after being elected the previous day in elections held at the school. Mr. Ferguson told the students, “You are our future; we just happen to be the wind beneath your wings to cause you to fly and soar to higher heights.” “This country needs every one of you – our future doctors, lawyers, teachers and gardeners - and you have something special S.C. Bootle High School in Cooper’s Town now has a Junior Local Government Council in operation. S.C. Bootle has been very to strive for; you are in the land where the enthusiastic in the preparation of electing the council. Johnley Ferguson, center, Consultant to Ministry of Lands and Local Gov- Prime Minister came from,” he said. ernment, was present to swear in the newly elected Council members. Shown are Administrator for North Abaco, Theophilus Cox; He told the students that it is intended Terrannise Taylor; Oliver Forbes; Ashley Murray; Mr. Ferguson; Audia Russell; Patiqua Cooper; Clydesha Cornish; Andquone that these nine persons will have a closer Burrows; and Administrator for Central Abaco, Cephas Cooper. Two Councillors were absent due to representing the school at a look at what governance is all about. Aba- debate in Nassau. They are Rose Mika Charles and Sherrie Romer. This is the second year that the program has been in effect. Last year the only school included in the program on Abaco was Abaco Central High School in Murphy Town. Please see School Page 9

Government agencies Two projects in North Abaco will soon begin tour new terminal Two projects for North Abaco will soon spaces. It will have administrative facilities be underway. Government signed an agree- for the Immigration and Customs Depart- ment with the Chinese government for a loan ments, the Royal Bahamas Police Force of $40 million for two infrastructural devel- and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as opments on Abaco to create a port two miles well as warehouse facilities. north of Cooper’s Town and to construct a The Little Abaco bridge project will bridge to replace the present causeway be- construct a bridge on the S.C. Bottle High- tween Great Abaco and Little Abaco. way linking Great Abaco and Little Abaco, The North Abaco port project will con- replacing the causeway which is presently sist of the creation of a 45-acre internation- across Angel Fish Creek. The bridge will al and domestic cargo port in North Abaco allow a water flow that will restore the fish- at Conch Rock Creek, two miles north of ing grounds. With the present causeway, Cooper’s Town. The port will encompass a the fish nursery area is cut off from the bulk cargo berth, a container berth and an open water that used to be well stocked oil product berth. It will include space for with fish. Small boats will be able to go a marina with fueling facilities, boat main- from the south side to the north without the tenance, storage facilities and office rental long trip around Little Abaco. A meeting was held for security personnel in Marsh Harbour. This was followed by a tour of the new airport terminal under construction in Marsh Harbour. The group was led by Fletcher McIntosh, senior partner of FES Construction, the company that won Large charter plane brings the contract. Shown are Anthony Campbell, Supervisor of Road Traffic at the Marsh Harbour airport; Police Supt. Noel Curry; Bobby Jones, manager of both Abaco air- ports; Wynsome Ferguson, manager of Abaco’s Tourism office; Mr. McIntosh; Arneth guests for Baker’s Bay Rolle Hannah, Superintendent of Immigration for Abaco; Administrator Cephas Coo- per; Kendi Anderson with Abaco’s Tourism office; Patricia Clarke with airport security; and Clement Bosfield, Superintendent of Customs for Abaco. See story on page 2. Concerts will benefit Every Child Counts Music Doing Good’s world-class musi- deploys its musical talents to accomplish cians are coming to Abaco to perform ben- its mission, Philanthropy Through Music, efit concerts for Every Child Counts. to generate support for outstanding non- Mark your Calendars! Concerts will profit organizations. Pooled proceeds from take place on February 21 at the Hope every concert enable their audiences to “do Town Harbour Lodge on Elbow Cay and something good” while being entertained A charter plane landed at the Treasure Cay airport with a group of guests headed to February 22 at Abaco Beach Resort. and having fun. Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club on Guana Cay. The charter was an Air Canada Music Doing Good selected Every Child When you attend these concerts, you Airbus A320 that came from New York for a weekend of fun. The group was a mix of Counts because the group wishes to im- members and prospective buyers and, according to Jeffery Jones, Sales Promotion, the prove the lives of children in The Bahamas Please see Concerts Page 2 weekend was extremely successful. See story on page 2. with special education and health needs. It Page 2 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Baker’s Bay flies in Security issues are prospective buyers highlighted at new terminal By Bradley Albury who plans to open a Fixed Base Operation By Timothy Roberts rock by the end of January and will be put- Bakers’ Bay Golf and Ocean Club re- at the Treasure Cay airport later this year, To give representatives of government ting in ceiling and floor tiles by mid-Feb- cently flew in a group of high profile cli- said he was happy with the way the project agencies an idea of what is going on at ruary, then may begin doing finish work. entele to tour the resort on the north end of turned out and looks forward to rolling out the new terminal under construction at the The air traffic control tower cab, which Great Guana Cay. Discovery Land Com- the red carpet for future flights. Marsh Harbour airport, they were given a came in two clam-shell halves, arrived at pany, the parent corporation of Baker’s Mr. Blumenthal commended the ef- tour by Fletcher McIntosh, Managing Part- the site on January 23 and he hopes to have Bay, used Air Canada’s first-class char- forts by the Treasure Cay airport staff. He ner of FES Construction, on January 11. it assembled and installed by mid-February ter service to bring in 50-plus passengers. hopes to replicate the entire experience in Mr. McIntosh said they are presently as well. The road to the control tower has Considering the potential money to be the future. He said this is the first of many putting in “the guts” of the building, such been paved. spent by the passengers, the quality of ser- flights as Baker’s Bay expects to bring in as sheetrock, rough electrical and plumb- The new taxi stand, Mr. McIntosh said, vice needed to impress. Craig Blumenthal, more potential buyers through Treasure ing, including fire suppression lines. They is now completed and waiting to be painted Director of Aviation for Discovery Club, Cay. As the jet took off, the sight, uncom- are finalizing the last portion of roof trusses. after which it can be put to use by the taxi remarked on the professionalism and ex- mon on Abaco, left behind a giddy sense of He said that aside from weather-related drivers. cellent service provided by the crew of accomplishment for all involved. setbacks, construction progresses smooth- Road works are taking place in various the Air Canada flight. ly. He added that they have a self-imposed parts of the parking lot and roads have been Just as importantly, he deadline to finish in five months and 19 raised in order to avoid flooding. He noted continued, was the ef- days, which he feels they can make barring that new drains have been put in on the air fort from Pete Russell any setbacks. side of the terminal which he expects will and the Treasure Cay He hopes to be finished plastering sheet- alleviate flooding during heavy rains. FBO crew. Mr. Russell, know- Concerts From Page 1 ing the importance of the flight and the meet and mix with musicians, artists and every child become a citizen contributing level of service nec- community-minded audience members. to society, a productive worker, and a suc- essary, went to work You become a partner philanthropist, us- cessful, self-sufficient family member. on short notice building music to change children’s lives. An evening benefit concert will be held ing, according to Mr. Music Doing Good’s artists are a talent- on February 21 at the Hope Town Harbour Blumenthal, the first ed ensemble of national and international Lodge. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. known instance of singers. Their concerts offer diverse musi- and tickets are $50. All ticket proceeds wooden air-stairs for cal genres from Broadway blockbusters to benefit Every Child Counts. this type of aircraft. classical favorites, from jazz standards to An second benefit concert will be held About 20-feet high, original compositions. There promises to on February 22 at Abaco Beach Resort. the stairs were draped be something for everyone. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets in bright blue and red Every Child Counts is a perfect fit for are $50 and can be purchased from Every fabrics. A red carpet The Airbus A320 that brought prospective purchasers to Bak- Music Doing Good. ECC provides es- Child Counts School, phone 367-2505, or was laid out as the er’s Bay came with a staff to serve the group. Baker’s Bay sential alternative education for children from Monkey’s Uncle, phone 367-3223. passengers disem- plans more flights to bring prospective investors. The planes with learning, developmental or physical Come help the children of Every Child barked. Mr. Russell, will use the Treasure Cay airport because of the runway width disabilities, regardless of financial, fam- Counts. Together, as philanthropists and required by this plane. ily or social restraints. ECC’s academic, performing arts enthusiasts, we can change functional, and vocational education helps the world. February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 3

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South Abaco News religious upbringing of her father who was with her husband, Bateman. He was the it’s hard to believe she is gone. May she Cherokee Sound the Sunday School Superintendent. telegrapher and telephone operator and a Rest In Peace. We will miss her. By Lee Pinder After retirement, she and her husband lay-pastor in the local Assemblies of God Walk/Bike-A-Thon Carroll became quite well known for their church and she taught Sunday school. They Obituaries jams, jellies and preserved local fruit which kept the church doors open through bad Our second fundraiser for our new clin- A Loss To Cherokee they sold under the name of Sawyer’s Jams weather and bad times. ic will be a Walk-a-thon/Bike-a Thon. The It is always a sad time of the year when to many of the local food stores. They did Mavis was well known on Abaco, and race will take place on Saturday, February just before Christmas there is a death. On tomato jam, pickled watermelon rind and she knew many Abaconians, if not by their 25, at 10 a.m. starting in the parking lot December 17 Ella Lorraine (Pinder) Saw- preserved coco plums and candied tam- first name then surely she had known their next to the new clinic building site in Cher- yer passed away suddenly. She was the erinds, just to mention a few, to compete family. She was a great cook and an ex- okee Sound and extend to the entrance of older of two with foreign products, and they did quite cellent baker and often walked the track the Abaco Club at Winding Bay, returning children and well and had a loyal following. road with her eldest son Billy when he was to the Cherokee Sound School grounds, a was prede- Lorraine’s many friends visited Chero- very young to reach customers in Crossing distance of six miles. There will be a tro- ceased by her kee from many different continents and felt Rocks or Lake City (a distance of ten miles phy for winners in each age group and for sister Una she was a member of their own family. She or more). Her father before her had kept a each event. Albury. leaves behind her husband Carroll, her son small food store, and she kept a small shop If we have enough entrants who feel Born in Trevor, her daughter-in-law Jennifer, and to sell material, notions and small trinkets capable, we will consider a longer coarse Cherokee to one granddaughter Amanda, plus a host of to help supplement the family income . for a selected few. There will be a first-aid Brailey and close personal friends that will certainly She and her husband loved gardening table along the route with medical assis- Violet Pin- Ella Lorraine Sawyer miss her. May she Rest In Peace. and always had something growing and tance available, plus water-stops at strate- der on Sep- something to share. Whenever the weather gic intervals. tember 28, 1929, and she certainly lived a Remembering A Friend would allow, you could see them heading Persons interested in participating should long and fruitful life. Lorraine married her Lillian Mavis (Lowe) Sands was born off in their little boat to catch a meal of sign in and pick up a registered sponsor childhood sweetheart Carroll Sawyer, and on June 21, 1938, to Deweese and Lillian fish or to go whelking on Duck Cay. Just sheet from one of the following Commit- they had two children, a daughter Gwenny, Lowe and passed away on January 13th, the week before her passing, her nurses tee Members: Sandra Albury, Rex Albury, who died when she was only in her teens, 2012, with her family and friends at her side took her out to the Long Dock to enjoy the John Hudson, Kenneth Albury, Vashti Al- and Trevor, who grew up to follow in his after a long ocean breezes. Mr. Bateman still makes bury, Ron Parker or Andrew Fry. father’s footsteps as a local building con- period of the trip twice a day everyday. In addition, there will be a Souse-Out tractor and served on the local Board of pain and suf- For many years Mr. Bateman trans- at the finish line as well as hamburgers on Works for many years. fering. ported the government doctor to and from the grill available for a nominal fee. All Lorraine was a school monitor under Known by Cherokee when they came to visit, and Ms. sponsorship monies collected and proceeds headmaster Walter Sands at the Cherokee her middle Mavis made sure they had a hot meal while from the food and drinks will go towards All-Age School and later taught school full name Mavis, they were here and probably a bag of conch the Building Fund for the new clinic in time during the absence of an available she spent her to take back home with them. In fact, she Cherokee. teacher to serve in Cherokee. This was an entire life always added a little extra to her pot so that If you can’t join in, come as a specta- example of her dedication to her community in Cherokee Lillian Mavis Sands she could share it. You would often see tor and cheer the participants on. Come out and her real concern for the education of the Sound and her walking the roads carrying a plate of for a day of fun and good food. We know children. She served as the assistant princi- was always known for her compassion food to one of the shut-ins or elderly. You you will enjoy yourself – and remember to pal even after a principal was appointed. She and generosity. A faithful church-goer and might even say Ms. Mavis was the resident bring a friend. was also the post mistress for many years long time Christian, she loved to sing fa- nutritionist, too, as she studied and knew a and a committed Methodist as a result of the miliar hymns and often did duets in church Soup Kitchen great deal about vitamins and food supple- On the menu this month was Conch ments and would recommend a vitamin Chowder which almost everyone enjoys. regiment when asked. She always tried to We served 29 shut-ins and elderly Chero- help persons to improve their health. kee residents. Thanks to a very generous She leaves behind her husband, Bate- benefactor who donated the conch as well man; a sister Carolyn Charge; brothers as $200 in cash to help us replenish our Noel and Brady; loving children William, other supplies. The people of Abaco con- Royce, Jackie, Laurel and Beth; and a host tinue to support us and make our job easier. of other family members and friends. Epworth Methodist Church in Cherokee It is not easy to sum up a person’s lifetime in a few short sentences, but I know she had a great influence on many lives and Please see South Page 23

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www.islandpropertiesbahamas.com Tel: (242) 367-0737 Fax: (242) 367-0736 IPB has positions available for licensed real estate agents. February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 5 Police Crime Report Armed Robbery - On January 11 three piece of wood while she was at her resi- House Breaking - masked males stole $100 at gun point from dence. Police recorded a written statement On January 18 a resi- a restaurant on Crockett Drive in Marsh from her and from a witness who was pres- dent of Murphy Town Harbour. Three suspects were arrested in ent during the assault. reported that someone reference to this crime. Housebreaking - On January 13 some- broke into his resi- Stolen Vehicle - On January 11 a Dun- one broke into a residence in Spring City dence and stole some das Town resident reported that his Chero- and stole a Play Station game and an X Box of his clothes and ten- kee Jeep vehicle wasa stolen from in front game. nis shoes valued at of his residence. Possession of Dangerous Drugs with about $2,000. Damage - On January 12 about 5 a.m. a Intent to Supply - On January 14 an of- Assault Report - On police officer reported that she saw some- ficer stopped a car with three persons, one January 18 a Murphy one throwing an object through the win- from Murphy Town, one from Spring City Town resident reported dow of the Magistrate’s Court in Marsh and one from Marsh Harbour. During a that while walking she Harbour. search the officer found three packages was grabbed by her Disorderly Behavior In A Police Sta- containing 48 grams of marijuana. The head and pushed down. tion - On January 12 a man in custody was three were charged. When she screamed, using obscene language and behaving in Possession of Dangerous Drugs - On her assailant ran off. a disorderly manner. He was warned but January 16 a police officer recovered a continued his behaviour. As a result the packet of suspected marijuana thrown suspect was further charged with Disor- from a vehicle. Two of the four occupants The three men who held up a take-out in Marsh Harbour and derly Behavior. of the car were from Dundas Town and the stole $100 were sent to Nassau for arraignment. They are Causing Harm - On January 12 a resi- other two were from the Mud. They were Shamel Reckley, Pedro Williams and Drew Albury. The man dent of Murphy Town reported that her charged with this offence and released on on the right is a police officer. boyfriend hit her on her shoulder with a bail.

Research on conch Flyers Abaco Print Shop Abaco Shopping Center Letterheads Programs Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 s Cards finds declining numbers sines By Mirella Santillo which is fished. Ms. Booker expressed Bu One of the topics covered at the sci- a concern about the results found there, FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS! ence conference last month was research the highest density being 31 conchs per on conch. Catherine Booker was one hectare. She offered a comparison with of three people involved in research on Cuba where 1500 conchs per hectare can conch in three locations since 2009. She still be found. explained how the research was conduct- The census was followed by recovered and what were the results so far. ing data on the number of adults, juve- Three islands were targeted for the nile and mating pairs and measuring the study: the Berry Islands in 2009, An- thickness of their lips to determine their dros in 2010 and Exuma in 2011. Areas age. The researchers noted that there of one hectare (about 2.5 acres) were were more older conchs on the Wader- marked in each location to assess the ick Wells shelf. On Lee Stocking Island Marble and Granite stock of conchs in those specific areas. they found younger mollusks that were counter tops, showers Around Rum Cay 18 conchs per hectare not ready to reproduce. Overall there is were found. Near Andros, that number a density decline in both locations but on and floors installed jumped to 118 per hectares around the Lee Stocking Island the younger conchs Made in Marsh Harbour grassy cays. are being fished without the possibility Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 Waderick Wells and Lee Stocking Is- to reproduce. View installations land were the two places checked in the According to Ms. Booker, the solution on our web site: Exuma cays. A larger concentration near would be a closed season and a ban on Waderick Wells which is a protected area the use of hooka for conch fishing. abacomarbleandgranite.com was found than on Lee Stocking Island

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Dr. Ronald Knowles - Obstetrician / Ms. Nikeia Watson - Mammogram Gynecologist February 25, 2012 February 8, 2012 Dr. Edwin Demeritte, Neurologist / Ms. Antoinette Lightbourne - Neurophysiologist (Adults & Children) Ultrasound February 25, 2012 February 8, 2012 Dr. Winston Campbell, Ears, Nose & Dr. Gerhard Klassen - General surgeon Throat Specialist, Sleep Apnea Date Pending February 9, 2012 Mammograms Offered Dr. Sophia Neely - Physical Therapy February 11, 2012 For a free mammogram, contact the Dr. Frumentus Leon - Obstetrician / Cancer Society or Mrs. Marjolein Scott Gynecologist at 367-3744 to find out the criteria. February 11, 2012 Call Auskell for dates of other doctors Page 6 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 News of the Cays Harvey prints, wines and spirits and more. local businesses and artists donated a vari- Six boats participated including the Class HT Lodge hosts Participants in the bidding could bid daily ety of items for the silent auction as well as A sloop, Abaco Rage. BASRA Fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with bidding closing a raffle that featured a Club Car Golf Cart Finishing first on adjusted time and By Timothy Roberts on January 20. which was won by Dr. Ken Langston. winner of the S. Yeardley Smith Trophy The Bahamas Air Sea Rescue (BASRA) Tom Hazel, Manager of the Lodge, said BASRA is a 100 percent volunteer ma- was Past Commodore Al Shapiro sailing fundraiser hosted by the Hope Town Har- the turnout was great and exceeded last rine search and rescue, firefighting and his trimaran Quest. Second place went to bour Lodge saw great support from local year’s event by 15 to 20 percent, bringing medical emergency service that was started Jay Evans skippering Sundog and Dave residents and second homeowners during a increased financial support to the Abaco in Hope Town by Dave Gale in 1962, 50 Hanafourde, skippering Second Wind, black tie dinner event on January 20. branch of BASRA. “It is one of those or- years ago. The service presently employs took third place honors. The event, sponsored by the Lodge and ganizations much like Hope Town Fire & the use of a rigid inflatable rescue boat Although the first three boats were di- Burns House Limited (Veuve Cliquot and Rescue that helps everyone when needed (formerly used by the U.S. Navy) refitted verse in size and design, they finished Hennessey), featured a $100 five-course with no hesitation or reservation,” Mr. Ha- with an outboard engine. within 64 seconds of each other on cor- gourmet meal, including delicious beef zel said of their support for BASRA. rected time. tenderloin, with complimentary wines and Veuve Clicquot and Hennessey along Hope Town sailing The home ports of the racers were also champagnes which were thoroughly en- with Burns House sponsored the evening’s racing season begins diverse with the first three from Hope Town, joyed by the guests. choice beverage. “They were so impressed By Carol Pahl Man-O-War and Lubbers and other boats On January 16 a silent auction was this year with the turnout they committed The Hope Town Sailing Club’s 2012 from Guana Cay and Sidney, Australia. opened, featuring books, large print photo- to this coming year halfway through the races are off to a roaring start. The first Please see Cays Page 7 graphs and artwork, wooden tables painted dinner,” Mr. Hazel said. cruising boat race was held on January 11. by Kim Rody containing marine life, Guy Local residents, second home owners,

For the second year Hope Town Harbour Lodge has hosted a fundraising dinner party The BASRA fundraising was co-sponsored by Burns House Group liquor distributor. for Abaco’s Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association. This year’s event was even more suc- Shown are Answell Johnson, brand manager for Venne Cliquet; Chantelle Sands, Island cessful that last years. The event concluded a week-long silent auction that added to the Manager; Leslie Archer, Sales Rep; Vanessa Hardy and Monique Miller, both with Burns funds raised. House Group; and Geoffrey Bourlly, Marekting manager for Moet Hennessy. February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 7 More News of the Cays animal care organization, held a large yard for 2012, our seventh year in operation. Cays From Page 6 sale and bake sale to raise both money and Thanks to all the kids, parents, volunteers, Hope Town District Then on January 15, receiving a rush of awareness for Abaco’s mistreated animals. instructors and donors who have made this Council holds meeting pure adrenaline, nine Sunfish sailors came The event attracted many. Curious visitors program a success. By Timothy Roberts out in 15 knots of wind for the first regatta departing the nearby ferry dock, bargain This 12-week course has two classes On January 19, during the first meet- of the season. First place finisher after the hunters and those looking for a cause to each Saturday – one for the Green Fleet ing of the Hope Town District Council for three-race series was Jeff Gale. Second place support flowed into and out of the park. and one for the more experienced sailors. 2012, a presentation was made by Paul went to Matt McCoy, and Rear Commodore The sale, a yearly event, is supported Matt McCoy again is the lead instructor Thompson, Managing Director of the pro- Dave Pahl took home a third place cup. almost entirely by the active and diverse with volunteers to help supervise the sail- posed Joe’s Cay development, as they seek For more information, great photos, and Hope Town community. Cheryl Noice, a ors and provide pointers. the Council’s recommendation to begin a complete list of the season’s race dates, key organizer of the event, expressed her We encourage onlookers. So come up dredging. visit www.hopetownsailingclub.com gratitude to everyone who came to support to the north beach on Elbow Cay any Sat- The initial proposal for Joe’s Cay was All Hope Town Sailing Club races are Friends of Abaco Animals. She said that urday and watch the kids’ progress. You turned down by the Council in 2010 pri- exciting for racers and spectators alike. all clothing items that do not get sold that will be amazed to see how fast they learn marily due to density issues as the proj- Skippers do not need to be members of the day are donated to the Cancer Society. All and improve every week. Volunteers are ect showed 21 villas to be built on four club to race and there are no entry fees. other goods which are not sold are donated welcome. In Hope Town contact Matt Mc- Come out and enjoy the fun! to various relevant charities. The great Coy, Ron Engle, Rhiannon Thomas or Sue Please see Cays Page 8 turnout and pleasant weather contributed Holloway. Yard sale raises to the event’s success. money for animals Hope Town Junior By Bradley Albury Both Hope Town locals and the ac- Sailing Program tive second homeowner community came By Sue and George Holloway together in Jarrett Park on January 20. Junior Sailing has resumed in Hope Friends of Abaco Animals, a non-profit Town. Seventeen young sailors registered

The Hope Town Sailing Club held a series of races for its Sunfish fleet on January 15. The wind was blowing, creating a challenge for the sailors. Jeff Gale was the winner of all three races.

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The crowd was great at the fundraising yard sale benefitting Friends of Abaco Animals Hope Town has an active junior sailing program that teaches the young people how to held at Jarrett Park in Hope Town on January 20. Visitors, second homeowners and sail. This is the seventh year that the program has been in operation. The Hope Town locals turn out for events in Hope Town. Sailing Club sponsors the program and maintains a fleet of Optimists for the youth. February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 9

School News couraged them to humble themselves and grade 10 art students at S.C. Bootle High. class was pleasantly interrupted by visitors School From Page 1 do the best they can as they serve the stu- Under the supervision of art teacher Tif- from the Abaco Central High School who co Central High did not have an election as dents of the school. fany Williams, the assignment for a group were touring the school. The groups were they only had nine students nominate “This is the area where integrity is the activity was to study the artist’s work, de- able to give a brief presentation to the visit- He encouraged those who did not win watchword. When we provide you with velop a theme and create an art piece for ing students about their Britto project. to not let it bother them but to continue funds, we expect to see you do something an in-class presentation on January 19. The segment ended with teams assess- to work for their community and for their positive and tangible with it,” he said Britto, a Brazilian artist, is widely rec- ing each other’s work and providing feed- school. The Junior Councillors will learn The Junior Council program launched last ognized for his signature methods, vibrant back during a classroom critique. Projects how road traffic functions, why taxi driv- year and Abaco Central High School was the colors and diverse patterns regardless of were submitted for grading. Ms. Williams ers have a different plate and how local only Abaco school to participate in the pilot the media used. informed the class that once the choice de- government spends money. program. This year both Abaco Central and For these students, it appeared as if they sign has been declared, plans for mural de- He told them to keep one thing in mind, S.C. Bootle High School are participating. started with an idea that embraced the con- velopment will proceed this semester. “No one can do it for you.” Always tell cept of love. The art class was divided into yourself, “I must be the best of the best.” S.C. Bootle presents three teams working on their themes over Abaco defeats Long Mr. Cornish congratulated the students neo-pop art a period of three weeks. Themes included Island in debate for being elected and said the North Abaco By Rashida Murray A New Day of Love illustrating a heart with By Rashida Murray District Council would provide them with Tapping into mainstream neo-pop art angel wings and halo, The First Kiss com- It takes a village to raise a child. This whatever assistance is necessary. He en- of Romero Britto were some very inspired memorating St Valentine’s Day, and Lend- statement raises the subject of societal ac- ing a Helping Hand, paying homage to the countability, an argument presented by the spirit of civility. The goal was not only to S.C. Bootle High School’s debate team work for a satisfactory grade but to create representing Abaco. The team was debat- a design for a mural to cover an entire wall ing against Long Island at the National De- at S.C. Bootle High School. bate Competition on January 20. One by one the groups did presentations It was a two-hour competition with a explaining their use of complimentary and jostling rebuttal led by Sherrie Romer. contrasting colors in the various patterns. Around noon the announcement came that The key element was not to lose their focal Abaco was declared the winner while Long point in the artwork considering how busy the colors and patterns were. Please see School Page 10 While students were presenting, the art Guana Freight Services Regular Freight Runs to Guana Cay & Scotland Cay Monday thru Friday • Charters & Water available on request [email protected] Office Phone Students at S.C. Bootle High School created art work patterned after the art of Brazilian 242-365-5190 aritist Romero Brito. One of the goals of the art project is to create a design that will be Great Guana Cay painted on a wall of the school.

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More School News ents of delinquent children. It reinforces The swear- School From Page 9 the concept that child rearing is a great ing-in ceremony Kate Sims wins responsibility to the extent it requires the was moderated Island was sorely struck down. Awarded watchful eyes of the larger community. by several Ju- Grade Six Spelling Bee best speaker was Rose Mika Charles. The nior Councillors Abaco debate team now prepares to com- Junior Councillors and was led by pete again nationally on February 17. LaShanta Fowler Last year S.C. Bootle won the district are sworn in and Mr. Cephas debating competition overall, advancing By Samantha V. Evans Cooper. The nine the team of speakers to the national level. For the second year Abaco Central High unopposed Junior Rose Mika Charles, Sherrie Romer and School is taking part in the Junior Council- Councillors are Chantell Bernadine, coached by Nadira lor Program spearheaded by the Ministry Lakera Archer, Kawalram, the head of the Language De- of Local Government. January 20 was a Tallia Bastian, partment, represented Abaco well in Nas- proud day for nine students in the tenth Akeem Adderley, sau. and eleventh grades who spent some time Jordan Lorose, Opposing the moot “Be it resolved par- in training leading up to this day. Aubrey Reckley, ents should be morally and legally respon- On October 7 they began their training Shanoy Beatle, sible for their child’s action, the Abaco which took place in two phases: education Jessica Toussaint, team delivered an emphatic argument that and election. Since they went into this pro- Makdat Etienne appealed to the judges’ empathy for par- cess unopposed, there was no election. and Austron John- son. The students have not yet decided on what projects they will address but as January 13 was an exciting day for 25 students who took part in soon as they elect the Grade Six Spelling Bee held at St. Andrews Methodist Church the Junior Chief Hall. The competition was long and had coaches and parents edgy Councillor and Ju- the entire time. At the end of the competition the winner was Kate nior Deputy Chief Sims of Agape Christian School. In second place was Tierra Beth- Councillor they el of Long Bay School and in third place was Giovanno Rolle of will discuss their Moore’s Island All-Age School. Superintendent Helen Simmons- projects. The lo- Johnson encouraged them and commended them. She told them cal coordinator that she realizes that some of the words were hard never but never is Philippa Far- give up when they get tired. She appealed to them to continue rington assisted working hard. All of the participants were presented with certifi- by S. McMullan. cates, then the top three received their trophies. Present for the Nine Junior Councillors were sworn-in at Abaco Central High School. They went in un- ceremony was Johnlee Ferguson, a distin- spread their wings and have flown to great opposed so no election was held. Johnley Ferguson, center, represented the Ministry of guished educator and consultant in Local heights as a nation. Local Government during the ceremony. Government. He spoke to the Councillors He added that Abaco has been doing stating that the song I Believe I Can Fly well while other islands have been strug- was most inspiring because if the students Chris Thompson 359 • 6146 gling. In 1996 the Government of The Ba- Chris Thompson Christopher Lightbourn 357 • 6897 truly believe that they can fly, then they hamas introduced Local Government and Steve Thompson 475 • 3533 will because they have leaders and teachers he stated that it was the greatest thing done Junior Mernard 577 • 1735 Real Estate Guana Cay - Darvin Curry 577 • 0003 who have already proven that they can fly. for the Family Islands. Now the Junior He said that the Bahamas is progressive Council Program came to be. The students Service you deserve. People you can trust. and has done extremely well over the past have been given an opportunity many stu- 40 years. Many who came before them did not know where they were headed but Please see School Page 11

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More School News last year was significant as the first nine with parents to ensure that they are ready the files of the older students to ensure School From Page 10 made them proud. They did well and laid a for Junior Junkanoo on February24. The that they had all of their shots. When they dents may never experience. Through this solid foundation upon which these new Ju- defending champions will have a Biblical return, they will give students a physical program, they will get insight into how nior Councillors can build. The first group theme as they sing praises to the Bible. which will include an eye exam, and stu- government systems work. These nine set a pace that they are encouraged to fol- They have a surprise this year that will dents needing shots will receive them then. came into this program unopposed but, low. He pledged his support by giving them make history for the school. They will The grade one students will also be seen he explained, they are required to lead by exposure as well as financial support. have a quantity of off the shoulders worn during their school visits. example, and they should be pacesetters. by girl dancers and cowbellers. They plan Junkanoo will to keep their title by putting on a dynamic Boys to Men Seminar He told the students to continue to excel By Mirella Santillo because when they do, the sky is the limit have Biblical theme winning performance. They have been in the shack working On January 11 three well known speak- for what they can achieve. By Samantha V. Evans ers shared negative and positive experienc- Also addressing the Junior Councillors One hundred two strong will be the size hard every day and night and plan to remain there until show time. All costumes es in their lives with an audience of more was Principal Albert Jones, who remi- of the Junkanoo group from Central Abaco than 100 male students from Abaco Central nisced on the foundation laid by the first Primary School. Team leaders Geoffrey are being made at the school by parents and staff. High School. They shared a common link: nine Junior Councillors and wished the in- Victor and Neulessa Major have been hard at one point: they had dedicated their life to coming Junior Councilors well. at work since the new school term began Nursing program God to change people’s lives. Administrator Cephas Cooper noted that and now have a vibrant committee along The purpose of the seminar was to instill resumes values of respect, dedication and respon- By Samantha V. Evans sibility among the boys by showing them Nurses and doctors of the Department where peer-pressure and wrong decisions of Public Health visit public schools annu- could lead to and how, by recognizing their ally as part of their school health program. During mid-January the nurses began their assessments at Central Abaco Primary Please see School Page 13 School in Dundas Town. They checked

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Cays From Page 8 often damaged in severe storms. This be- More School News comes more of a concern as the location of the cesspit will be behind the bulkhead. not go through the rebellious phases that hold a fundraising walk-a-thon on Febru- Traditional cesspits eventually leech out School From Page 11 his co- presenters crossed: he dedicated his ary 4 to raise funds to undertake repairs into harbour. Guana Cay has no pumping live to God by becoming a missionary 31 and improvements to the school. People self-worth, they could achieve success. system nor does it have an area to dispose years ago. His presentation focused on two interested in participating are to meet at Two of the facilitators, Carlos Reid and of such waste. important questions: Who am I? Why am the high school that day at 6 a.m. to regis- Dave Burrows, had rough youths. They The resident said that the harbour is well I here? ter. They will be bussed to Crossing Beach had chosen what they thought was a quick used and boaters and children still swim Without the knowledge of God, we do from where they will walk back the seven path to money and easy life. They be- there. Also, the proposed restaurant is in not really know who we are, he ascer- miles to the school. There will be various longed to gangs, consumed and sold drugs front of four other properties and would tained. “Why am I here?” “What am I re- water stations along the way and police as- and ultimately were arrested. hinder their views. The location will likely ally worth?” “What makes my life worth sistance with traffic. In the case of Mr. Reid it was a near cause traffic and parking problems being living?” The answers to all these questions A registration fee of $15 for adult and death experience that brought the con- near the intersection where the school road are found in the Bible. Real happiness in children over 12 will entitle the participant sciousness that if he did not change his meets the front street. life comes from serving and loving other to a T-shirt. Children under twelve will way of life, he would be dead like most The resident is concerned that it will set people. “Love the Lord thy God; love thy pay $12. of his friends. In the case of Mr. Burrows, an unmanageable precedent for future con- neighbor as thyself.” The money raised will help the PTA it was the dedication of family members, siderations and said, “If we can’t control Lastly, he urged the boys to respect girls. replace the front gate, add lighting on the who by showing him a different way of it, don’t let it happen.” school grounds, increase security on the life, brought about his conversion. Both The Council members indicated that Abaco Central PTA campus and buy more text books. presenters honestly admitted their former they have heard from the Ministry of involvement with crime, drug abuse, drug will hold a walk-a-thon Works and there is an issue with the cess- dealing, stealing and fighting. By Mirella Santillo pit. The other issue before the Council is The third speacker, David Caskey, did Abaco Central High School PTA will that the size of the actual property is incon- sistent with the plans. The Council needs a deed and some information from Lands and Surveys before making a decision. The Council and the people of Hope Town expressed great gratitude to the Bethels of Lighthouse Marina for agree- ing to relocate the boat racks at Lighthouse Marina. There were many complaints from the community when the racks went up that Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas Ph: (242) 366-0023 they detracted from the picturesque view Fax: (242) 366-0189 Hope Town • www.captplug.com of the lighthouse. The owners have relo- Licensed Boat Captain Available for: cated them in order cause less disruption Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas • Orientation to the Area of the view. Ph: (242) 367-5460 It was reported that repairs have been Fax: (242) 367-2516 • Rental Boat Handling & Instruction • Island Hopping & Sightseeing completed on the main dock and freight VHF 16 • Beaching, Picnicking & Shelling dock on Guana Cay. The work on the two www.seahorseboatrentals.com • Snorkeling, Diving or Fishing docks was carried out by Troy Albury. Complimentary Pick Up & Delivery • Whatever You May Desire to Do Page 14 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Local Government at Work Supt. Curry told the Committee that the Committee member Kandy Pinder said A correction to the last meeting min- police should not take the blame for lack that with the works going on in Marsh Har- utes was an increase in expenditure for the of enforcement as there are other agencies bour, the airport terminal and the promised South Side dock repair. that are supposed to deal with many of the road works, she would like to encourage Chairman D’Shawn Simms brought up Marsh Harbour Town Committee Jan. 11 issues that are taking place. He said the businesses in Marsh Harbour to spruce the subject of the renovation of the Burial By Timothy Roberts removal of derelict vehicles is the respon- up their storefronts to make the town look Society building. He had a quote for win- The support of the Marsh Harbour Po- sibility of the Department of Environmen- nicer and cleaner. dows and French doors from a local hard- lice Department was sought by the Marsh tal Health and that it is its responsibility She suggested a competition with prizes ware. The quotes were not accepted as one Harbour Town Committee as the mem- to deal with the removal of those vehicles. or a plaque which could be presented at the member thought that suppliers in Nassau bers prepare to push access roads through He told the Committee that the Police July 10 Independence Celebrations for the could offer a better price. However, they the Haitian immigrant town known as the Department would have no problem assist- best business storefront. decided to send out tenders for labor im- Mud. ing them; however, regarding the illegal Ms. Pinder said that she and others mediately. Supt. Noel Curry was asked by Yvonne garage he said the owner should be given would like to see a special event happen The utility bills were discussed includ- Key, Chairman of the Town Committee, a 14-day notice to shut down and remove in Marsh Harbour for Christmas. Other ing an old water bill that the new Com- if he would promise his support through the vehicles. He said it would not be right communities like Cherokee Sound have a mittee will have to pay. An added expense ensuring that illegal businesses and other to give just one business this notice as oth- Christmas Eve event but Marsh Harbour was the maintenance of four streets that activities would not be allowed to continue er illegal businesses are in operation and usually has nothing happening. were not included in the original mainte- ought to be given the same notice. nance plan. One member proposed having along the roads they push. “We want to Murphy Town Committee January 16 go on an expensive venture, but not if the Committee Member Henry Williams some members of his Junkanoo group help police don’t assist,” she said. agreed to do a walk-through with a police By Mirella Santillo on a one-time basis clearing those streets Mrs. Key said they are proposing to officer to determine how many notices The Great Cistern garbage situation in exchange for support for the Junkanoo push roads from the western corner of ought to be drawn up. was the first item discussed by the Mur- group. the old Marsh Harbour softball field on Commenting on the discussion, Admin- phy Town Committee at its first meeting Administrator Cephas Cooper went over Poppy’s Way through to Charles Sawyer istrator Cephas Cooper indicated to Supt. of 2012. the budget, pointing out the areas of saving Boulevard (the port road) and another Curry that he understands the growing Several attempts at controlling the de- and the areas of deficit. He suggested re- road to connect Crockett Drive to the end level of frustration among local Bahamians positing of construction debris, the flood- structuring the activity centers and moving of Poppy’s Way. The roads would open as they are kept in line and are made to ing around the bin and the dogs spreading funds from one activity center to an other up the area, bringing better visibility and obey the letter of the law while illegal im- thrash everywhere have been unsuccess- to adjust the flow of expenditures access to the area of the Mud and would migrants are allowed to build homes and ful. The Chairman proposed removing the A $300 donation to the Abaco Central be beneficial to the police. She noted the businesses with no repercussions. He said bin located on the Great Cistern road and High School PTA and a $200 donation to South Abaco Member of Parliament, Edi- that there needs to be a dialogue to get a introducing door to door collection in the the softball Little league were approved. son Key, has donated $5000 towards the concentrated effort to address this situa- Great Cistern area twice a week. The mo- The meeting ended with Mr. Cooper work. tion. tion was approved. The problem of larger reminding the Committee of the swearing- Mrs. Key indicated that the Committee Supt. Curry said, “We need to work to- waste disposal remained. A large dumpster in of the Junior Council at Abaco Central would be ready to start by January 16 but gether to make Abaco a better place,” as will be placed at the Community Center on High School on January 20. Mr. Cooper did not want to proceed without the as- he indicated that there are larger issues go- Forest Drive on a quarterly basis for peo- wanted to ascertain that Committee mem- surance of the police. She noted the pres- ing on in the Mud. He revealed that there ple to dispose of furniture or other bulky bers would attend the function. ence of an auto repair garage owned by a are eight local men that are wearing elec- discarded items. Haitian migrant is in the path of the road tronic monitoring ankle bracelets and indi- they wish to push. She asked that it be shut cated that they have been seen frequenting down. the area of the Mud. Cherokee Food Fair Groceries - All you need & more! Fruit & Vegetables Canned Goods Dairy Products - Frozen Foods Phone or Fax : 366-2022 Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 6pm l Sat 7:30am- The Place 7pmto be is Cherokee! 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The sculpture of a things are quiet is that most people get The flu is an infection that kills around Mr. Tyler Johnston is presenting the green turtle was made in Little Harbour, complacent and do not get their vaccine. 30,000 people per year in the United sculpture on behalf of his father, Peter using an ancient bronze casting technique. A few years ago when there was more States. What you can do to avoid getting Johnston, thanking him for his visit to The studio in Little Harbour is the only publicity coming out of the United States the flu is to clean, clean and then clean Little Harbour and for his acknowledg- bronze casting foundry in The Bahamas about flu related deaths, I was unable to get your hands again. When using soap, you ment of the valuable cultural contributions and has created special methods of casting enough vaccines for the demand we had. should wash for 30 seconds and then you the Johnston have made to Bahamian soci- bronze that only exist in the Bahamas. People on line were offering $1,000 for a can touch your face. Alcohol-based hand ety. Mr. Tyler Johnston is the grandson of vaccine. sanitizers work very well at killing the flu Do not wait for an outbreak. It may be virus. I would carry hand sanitizer all of too late if you do. So how do you stop the time and use it liberally. You should yourself from getting the flu? We need to try to stay away from sick people and limit look at some facts about the flu and then your contact with them and remember, you can better understand how to avoid sick people touch things that you might, so getting it. be careful. The flu enters into your body through Finally, you should protect yourself and mucous membranes like your eyes, nose get the vaccine. Here are a few myths that and mouth. So how does the flu get into will not give you the flu - bare feet on cold your eyes, nose or mouth? Your hands. tiles, a cold wind or rain on your head. Most people do not realize that they touch Please read this article again and make their face three to five times per minute sure you understand what can give you which adds up to hundreds if not a few the flu. Take it seriously because it is a thousand time per day. The flu virus can killer. For even more information on the live up to eight hours on surfaces. So if flu please visit this web page - http://www. you think about it when you open a door, cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/preventing.htm. touch a counter top, shake a hand or touch Tyler Johnston is shown presenting a bronze sculpture of a green turtle to the Governor General, Sir Arthur Foulkes as thanks for visiting the Johnston Studio and Foundry in Lit- tle Harbour. Shown at the presentation are Alicia Oxley, Historic Preservation Architect; Dean Patrick Adderley, Chairman AMMC Board; Governor General Sir Arthur Hannah Foulkes; Tyler Johnston; Madam Lady Joan Foulkes; Benjamin Pinder, Administrator for Abaco Print Shop South Abaco; and Katrina Cartwright, Bahamian artist. Flyers Abaco Shopping Center s Cards Busines Programs Tel: 367-3202 - Fax: 367-3201 Keep up with the Happenings on Abaco Letterheads FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS! Subscribe to The Abaconian Today Page 16 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Talk on Breast Cancer Awareness Rotary Club holds its By Jennifer Hudson meeting. Abaco Cancer Society President, At an open meeting of the Abaco Cancer Lilian Cash, reminded people of the op- annual golf tournament Society held on January 10, Jo-Ann Brad- portunity of free mammograms for women By Mirella Santillo Beautiful trophies awaited the winning ley gave a very interesting and informative over the age of 35 years who have never The ninth annual golf tournament of the teams and runner-up teams. They were talk on breast cancer to promote awareness had a mammogram. Interested persons Rotary Club of Abaco was held on Janu- presented by Desmond and Audra Bootle. about the disease. may obtain forms from the Cancer Soci- ary 14 at Treasure Cay. Forty-nine golf- The Four-Man Scramble winners were When she came to live on Abaco, five ety Thrift Shop on Saturdays between the ers participated. They were blessed with Garreth Reid, Doris Leeker and Bruce Pat- years went by that she did not have a mam- hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. a beautiful weather, sunny and mild. Al- terson. mogram. One night she felt a hard nodule Some of Mrs. Bradley’s findings were though none of players managed a hole- Roscoe Thompson accepted the trophy the size of a pea in one of her breasts and very encouraging. One study following in-one, they all had a great time, finishing on behalf of the runner-up team, as Ken feared the worst. When it turned black, she 10,000 women for five years showed that the course by lunch time. The prizes for a LaFrenniere, Alex Bain and Jan Goulding knew she was in trouble. the odds of dying from breast cancer were hole-in-one, a Suzuki Swift and a Yamaha from Bahamas Palm Shore were unable When she finally went to a clinic in the just slightly higher than from other unre- Electric Golf Cart, went unclaimed. to attend the banquet. Each of the Four- States, she was given an ultrasound and lated causes. If the breast cancer had not The Awards Banquet that took place the Man-Scramble teams had only three par- immediate biopsy; then the news that ev- spread to the lymph nodes, the odds of dy- same evening at Spinnaker’s was well at- ticipants. erybody dreads, it was, indeed, cancer. ing of other causes were greater than the tended by golfers and Rotarians. The si- Even though the organizers considered As the cancer was already advanced, risk of death from breast cancer. lent auction that preceded the dinner had it a great success, the event, which is the she opted for a double mastectomy and Mrs. Bradley discussed the possible many people bidding on items ranging Rotary Club major fund raiser, did not underwent surgery within two days. This dangers to health of pesticide exposure and from a four and half litter bottle of Grey bring as much money as in previous years. was followed by chemotherapy for nine stated that studies have shown that some of Goose Vodka to art work, tools and deco- After expenses, the Club netted only about months, then radiation. She was told that the chemicals commonly used in pesticides rative items. The food prepared by Chef half the amount of last year. the tumour was extremely fast growing and are of special interest to cancer research- St. Claude was outstanding. very aggressive, but the doctors caught the ers because they have some estrogen-like cancer before it had entered into lymph qualities. Higher levels of estrogen in the nodes. She is now back on Abaco, feeling blood are linked to increased risk of breast fine and glad that the ordeal is behind her. cancer. For this reason, many studies have Mrs. Bradley wants to stress how very, looked at whether exposure to these chemi- very important regular mammograms are. cals might be linked to breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute recommends International research has shown a high a mammogram for all women over the age rate of advanced breast cancer in young of 40 every one to two years while the women in The Bahamas. In the Bahamas American Cancer Society recommends a 48 percent of the patients with breast can- mammogram every year. cer are under 50 years old and 48 percent “If you feel a lump get a doctor to look of patients have stage III disease when they at it very quickly, do not wait,” she ad- go to a doctor. This is in contrast to the vises. She strongly recommends self breast United States where breast cancer is com- examination every month. monly thought of as a disease of older Several other breast cancer survivors women. were present at the meeting and shared ex- The next meeting of the Abaco Cancer periences with the audience. This proved Society will be held on February 7 at 5:30 to be a very worthwhile and eye-opening p.m. at Forest Heights Academy. Winners of the Four-Man Scramble hold their awards. They are Bruce Patterson, left, and Doris Leeker, second from right. They were presented their awards by Desmond and Audra Bootle. The third member, Garreth Reid, was not able to attend the dinner. It Pays to Advertise February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 17 Viewpoint Coral reef is dying because of mega-development U.S. scientists confirm that reef on who have been voluntarily monitoring the same locations as were checked in 2005 woefully inadequate as the fertilizer is en- Great Guana Cay is sick and dying due health of the reef in relation to Baker’s Bay and 2006. Algae levels were also higher tering the water and affecting reef health” to fertilizer seeping from shoreline golf construction activities since 2005. They with increased levels of cyanobacteria – a said Troy Albury, Save Guana Cay Reef course built by Discovery Land Company returned in early January 2012 and per- smothering algae that grows well with the president at Baker’s Bay. Marine biologists reported formed an independent rapid assessment of presence of nutrients. Save Guana Cay Reef was formed in at the Abaco Science Alliance Conference the reefs. They found clear proof that the Developers initially promised the fol- 2005 in response to the proposed golf in January that reef-killing fertilizers are section of the golf course on the northwest- lowing: course development on the north end of seeping from a controversial, shoreline ern tip of the Baker’s Bay development is • sloping of the course toward drainage Guana Cay on Abaco. Our immediate con- golf mega-development on Great Guana leaching nutrients into the water. This is canals that would catch the water to be re- cern was the effects of golf course chemi- Cay and are causing coral disease and reef- the area where the golf course comes clos- cycled cals and fertilizer on surrounding reefs smothering algae blooms on one of the Ba- est to the water and no buffers exist be- • the planting of 300-foot-wide buffer that in some places were within yards of hamas’ pristine coral reefs tween the water and the course. Red and zones of special vegetation along the coast the shoreline. The government and the de- Scientists in January 2012 surveyed the green algae present along the shoreline in- to absorb tainted water that escaped the velopers dismissed our concerns and went reefs on Great Guana Cay and confirmed dicate nutrients are entering the water. The other measures ahead with the golf course, which was residents’ worst nightmare: coral diseases scientists travelled along the entire shore- • the laying of impermeable liners be- completed around 2010. Save Guana Cay and algae had risen dramatically on the line of the seven-mile island, and this is the neath the golf course greens to prevent Reef has not received any of their prom- reefs nearest the sprawling Baker’s Bay only place where the algae are present in runoff and contamination of groundwater ised scientific monitoring reports and, in Golf and Ocean Club since its 2010 con- such concentrations. These algae had not • the use of a special grass that would fact, the team from the University of Mi- struction. been there before the golf course. require little fertilizer and very little chem- ami says it has not been affiliated with the Golf courses require heavy doses of A video at http://www.notesfromthero- icals project since 2008 – before the course was fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides to ad.com/sgcr clearly shows the algae at this • continuous monitoring by a special even completed. remain green and attractive. Scientists site. At this same URL there is the pre- environmental team from University of We call upon the appropriate authori- say this toxic dose of chemicals is seep- liminary report of the scientists that was Miami and promised the public would be ties to investigate and control this pollution ing through the island’s porous limestone presented a the Abaco Science conference given access to their data. problem before it is too late and one of our foundation, speeding growth of algae on in Marsh Harbour earlier this month. “The video clearly shows that these most precious resources is destroyed. the fragile reef and weakening corals, mak- The scientists also visited reefs off of measures were either not followed and are ing them much more susceptible to disease. the north end of Guana Cay and other sites “These observations provide unambigu- both up-current and down-current of the ous evidence of high nutrient inputs from site. These are the same sites they visited the golf course to the near-shore waters six years ago. In 2005 and 2006 these sites CURRY’S FOOD STORE with strong negative impacts on water were described as nearly pristine and very Customer docking quality and environmental health, along little evidence of coral disease. Only one Homemade bread with strong indications that the effects are case of coral disease was noted. In 2012, Complete line of groceries spreading to the coral reefs offshore,” ex- 17 cases of coral disease were noted at the Frozen foods, fresh fruits & plained Dr. Tom Goreau, who co-present- north end of Guana and only three cases vegetables ed the findings at a science conference this at Fowl Cay and one at the north control Block & crushed ice month in Abaco. site. These surveys were conducted at Located on the harbour front Green Turtle Cay Dr. Thomas Goreau and Dr. James Cer- sites that are frequented by local dive op- Ph. 242-365-4171 Fax 365-4072 vino are respected U.S. coral reef scientists erators and they were checked at the exact Page 18 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Haiti, Spring 2011 as experienced by Marc Binard By Marc Binard, MD at my side. We were soon followed by Dominican Republic. He had left a few Ted extended a hand and with a brisk an ever growing group of curious adults days before to collect his wife Kim, who handshake pulled me up from the boat. Labadie Village and children. Reaching the harbourside, I had flown from New York to Santiago but Before we had time to catch up on I shook the iron bars on the door of the sat my heavily laden backpack down and now was held up at the Dominican Repub- things, I saw a limp body being dragged clinic. It was locked up tight. found a shady spot at a table under a royal lic - Haiti border which was sealed due to up the dock. I heard a small voice behind me, “Cli- poinciana tree. security concerns with the Haitian election. “Better do your doctor ‘ting,” Ted said. nique ferme.” Clinic closed. Naively, I didn’t realize that most of my I had initially planned to camp on my The patient was a young male, unrespon- I turned to find a small boy, barefoot companions already knew who I was, my lot which adjoins Tim’s lot and house in sive and limp. I had no equipment except a in ragged shorts, chewing on a large stick name, my occupation and the fact that I Labadie. I had picked an ideal shaded spot stethoscope packed in my laptop bag. of sugar cane. Big soulful eyes, he studied owned a “ti terre,” a lot, in the village. on a bluff overlooking what is now called I performed a cursory examination on me with the unabashed curiosity of youth. I was “Docteur Ti Marc” Doctor Little “Marc’s Beach” but my tent was shipped the dock. The man was unresponsive but Even in Labadie, a blan (white man) is still Marc. I earned the nickname Little Marc too late. had a pulse and was breathing. There was a novelty. during my first trip to Haiti 40 years ago My only option was to stay with my no evidence of trauma. His family gave the “Pouki sa?” “Why,” I ask my young in March 1971. neighbors to the south, Belly Beach Bar, history that he had a “crise or sezi” this friend. In a few minutes medical complaints Restaurant and Hotel. Since we share a morning, an attack or seizure. He needed “Eleksion” were vocalized, shirts came up seeking a 300-foot property boundary, it only seemed to get to Cap Haitian. This would involve Even the children know that this week good sounding, throats were made avail- natural that we get acquainted. a 20-minute ferry ride to the main ferry there is a presidential election in Haiti. All able for examination, children with bloated I checked into the hotel and was pleased dock, then a 45-minute ride to go the eight Haitians recognize that election time can bellies were presented for de-worming, to discover the rate for a waterfront room miles to Cap Haitian. bring unexpected violence. Unfortunately, hernias were reduced, rashes examined, was $22 a night. A rum and coke at the bar We loaded the man, Lionel, into the bot- this blan doctor did not foresee that an all in the shade of the royal poinciana tree. was 50 gourdes or $1.25 US and this was tom of the wooden skiff. Water lapping in election would close the clinic. As always, I asked about local medical for one half pint of rum with a 16-ounce the bilges, I cleared his airway and did a I was hauling a load of medical supplies conditions to ascertain where the greatest coke and two large glasses full of ice. I more complete neurological examination. and equipment for the clinic from Wiscon- needs were. could stay here for quite some time without In the US I would have had immediate ac- sin and had hoped to hand deliver it to the “How much for a visit to the local gov- running out of cash, perhaps a lifetime. cess to labs, CT scans, MRIs and special- clinic nurse or Cuban doctor. Six months ernment clinic?” I settled in with a $.30 rum and coke and ists, but here in the bilge of a small, leak- ago, I had taken the nurse and doctor’s “80 dollars Haitian.” ($10 US) ordered dinner. An evening mist settled in ing, wooden boat, I had a stethoscope, my orders for their most dire needs and had “And if you don’t have the money?” over the mountains gently cascading into hands and fluency in Creole. now brought them back to Haiti to deliver “Ou mouri.” You die. the sea with backdrop of a setting sun. A I stabilized Richard’s neck and airway them to the clinic staff. The needs were “How much if you need to be hospital- lateen-rigged sloop glided in on the eve- and raised his legs in case he had a low amazingly simple: an otoscope to diagnose ized in Cap Haitian?” ning breeze bringing in my lobster dinner. blood pressure. I checked his eyes and pu- ear infections, a fetal Doppler to hear fe- “200 dollars Haitian.” ($30 US) I am home. pils. Hmmm, eyes deviated left. Then his tal heart beats, a nebulizer to treat asthma And if you don’t have the money. left arm twitched. My “in the bilge” di- and, of course, medications; all this for a “Ou mouri.” You die. Ferry Dock, agnosis was on-going seizures, right brain clinic responsible for the health of 15,000 The government nurse was located, and Labadie Village hemispheric focus with left-sided seizures. to 20,000 people. I was able to drop off the medical sup- I felt his for head for a fever, there was “Ki moun fet prezidan?” “Who will be Getting around this corner of Haiti, as plies and equipment. My trips to Haiti on Abaco, largely involves taking ferries none. Was it a tumor? meningitis? epilep- president?” I asked the boy. have many goals, and this was the most sy? Who could know. He needed to get to “Tet Kale. Tet Kale!” he replied with or water taxis. Roads are mostly impass- important one to realize. One mission ac- able so the water route is the most efficient the hospital. Richard’s wife, three children unbridled enthusiasm. complished. and father passively observed my efforts Michel Martelly, aka “Tet Kale or bald method to get around. This morning I am taking the water taxi in the bilge and answered my questions. head,” a popular Haitian singer was the Beach Hotel, Lionel was a fisherman, 32 years old, usu- choice of the people but many feared that from my hotel room at Belly Beach Hotel Labadie, Haiti back to Labadie village. I hop into the 20- ally in good health but had recently devel- the election would be rigged so that Mani- oped severe headaches and had lost some gat, a main stream politician, would take My plans to stay with my friend Tim foot wooden skiff and pay my $.10 fare. have also been dashed due to the election. My “bon jour” is returned by most of the weight. the election. The main ferry dock in Labadie actually I left the clinic with my new friend Tim is stuck at the Haitian border with the 20 or so passengers. I am anxious to get back to Labadie vil- did not have a dock; we had to disembark lage to see two great friends of mine. Ted in the water and carry our limp patient onto Okie and his girlfriend Tracey are waiting the beach. for me at the ferry dock in Labadie. Six No ambulance here, no calling 911. years before Ted and Tracey had sailed There was a “tap tap,” an open-back, Japa- from New York to Abaco with the intent of nese pick-up truck fully loaded and ready sailing to Exuma to study Haitian sloops. to leave for Cap Haitian. I met the driver I convinced Ted that he needed to sail to and explained the circumstances, Lionel Haiti, not Exuma, if he intended to study had to get to Cap or he would surely die. Haitian wooden boat building. Subsequent- The driver did not seem too enthusias- ly, I helped him sail his 25-foot wooden tic about losing a truckload of passengers sloop from Provo to Cap Haitian. until I produced a $20 bill. The truck was Ted and Tracey spent several months quickly emptied, and our patient was se- sailing the north coast of Haiti, studying cured in the pick-up bed, his neck and head and documenting Haitian wooden boat stabilized with sacks of rice and coffee. I construction. Ted’s article in Wooden pressed $40 into Richard’s wife’s hand, re- Boat magazine nicely documented their re- calling my earlier conversation in Labadie search. Ted and Tracey fell in love with that if one didn’t have $30 to get into the hospital in Cap, “Ou mouri.” You die. In some areas of Haiti much of the transportation is by boat, similar to Abaco. This is Haiti during this cruise and now had re- delivery serivce at work turned to Haiti. Tracey had taken a semes- Kay Ted and Tracey ter from college in New York to document (name of Ted and Tracey’s home) the historic buildings in Cap Haitian while Ted continued to research Haitian wooden Labadie Village boat building and help Labadie village with Ted and Tracey have been living in infrastructure issues. Haiti for three months. They have rented As the wooden skiff neared the dock, I could easily make out Ted’s blonde tousled head. I yelled, “Hey, blan!” Binard From Page 19

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Her yes’s cooked on an open fire, accompanied by a since my room at the Belly Beach Hotel Please see Page 18 Binard were sort of a yah mon, without the mon. cold Haitian Prestige beer. This is a meal had the same five-gallon bucket and cup a harbourside bungalow for $5.25 a day Ted had also been busy. In addition to fit for a king. bathing system as Kay Ted and Tracey, from the mayor of the village. There were, scouring the area for wooden boat projects, Later that night I take the ferry back to though fortunately without the waterlogged of course, a few issues with the home. he had helped two village men start a T- Belly Beach. I am the sole occupant and walls and electrical outlets. Ted had enquired whether the home had shirt painting business and was working on am mesmerized by the beautiful night sky, Tracey was tired and wisely returned to running water and had been assured that a trash management system for the village. rising moon and twinkling lights of the vil- her room while Ted and I decided to stroll this was “pas de pwoblem.” A newly con- Apparently, relative prosperity had the un- lage receding in our wake. As I step off the the deserted election eve streets of Cap. structed concrete, fresh water cistern was fortunate byproduct of increasing volumes boat, I pay the captain and enquire what The town was shuttered up tight. No pe- proudly pointed out on the roof. “Gran of trash, mostly disposable drink containers happened to my patient Lionel. destrians, not even a stray dog. We walked Cistern, enpil (plenty) watah.” which were previously unaffordable. Ted “Oh, Li mouri.” He’s dead. past the police station and found all six On their first night in the home Ted had been working with “Kay Ti Moun,” My mood is immediately darkened as I policemen standing outside. Amazingly, and Tracey did find their running water. literally “house of children” internet café. find my way back to my room. this is the entire police force for Cap, a The water was literally running out of the Roberto, the proprietor, was doing his best city of 600,000 people. The officers were walls, light sockets and electrical outlets. to run the small school which provided Cap Haitian surprised to see these two blans walking Seems there was a slight miscalculation computer lessons to the village children Hotel Roi Christophe the deserted streets at night but offered no on the concrete mixture . The cistern was for $3 a week per pupil. School expenses Ted, Tracey and I had decided to spend warnings. We chatted briefly about the leaking like a sieve. Fortunately, the elec- were offset by charging adults for internet the day in town. Two moto-taxis were election and proceeded up the street to tricity, as is often the case, was off so there time on the school’s three ancient laptops. hired and we took the short but perilous check out sailboats in the port. was no risk of electrocution. Bathing was Roberto’s problem was reliable electricity. ride from Labadie to Cap Haitian. Ted and Ted and I wandered the streets of Cap, now done with a cup out of a five-gallon He already had one solar panel but needed Tracey’s motorcycle chauffeur seemed amazed that, in fact, the entire city was shut bucket. Ted renegotiated the rent from another plus batteries and inverter. The experienced as he gunned the 125cc mo- down. We admired the French colonial $5.50 down to $5.25. On my tour of the Bon Bagay Haiti fund made a donation to torbike up the mountain road riding three buildings with their elaborate ironwork. home, I spotted a sharp Japanese saw at help this happen since this is the type of en- up. My driver seemed less experienced, Rounding a blind corner, we heard music the bedside. terprise I like to support: a health or educa- but he appeared eager to make up for his and voices. Expecting to find an open bar, “Security issues, Ted?” tional entity that is primarily Haitian run, experience with extra speed. I kept my Ted and I instead found a self-contained “No. Rats as big as cats, just nailed one sustainable without continuous infusions of eyes fixed forward and tried not to look party. A pickup truck, boom box, cooler last nite. foreign capital and has an achievable short at the precipitous drop offs on the side of full of beer and sidewalk dancers made up Yikes! term goal to help it to succeed. Ted’s new the road. Of course, there was always the Cap Haitian’s only election eve party. En- Tracey’s three-month stay in Haiti had T-shirt painting business was already mak- oncoming truck traffic, most without ad- thusiastic invitations to join the celebration been busy. In addition to her university ing “Kay Ti Moun” T-shirts which were equate brakes. were impossible to decline. It seems this work recording all of Cap Haitian’s histor- selling well at the Royal Caribbean Cruise We spent the day in Cap but found that impromptu party was hosted by a Manigat ic buildings, Tracey was also teaching an Line resort. Synergy and co-operation, a most businesses were already shuttered for supporter, a concrete-block plant owner evening English class to the Labadie villag- combination that will help Haiti succeed. it was election eve and there were many whose improbable name was “Block.” ers. With the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line English classes over, Ted announced concerns regarding security. Ted and I enjoyed a few moments of as a major employer in the area, speaking that tonight we will go “into town” for Night time was quickly approaching and political discourse and mobile discoteque English is a major asset in landing a job. dinner. No need to get dressed up, Ted we decided not to risk a ride back to the vil- before we continued our late night survey Later in the evening I was amused to sit and Tracey have taken all their meals from lage in the dark. We decided to splurge on of Cap. back on Kay Ted’s seaside deck and hear the street vendors in the village. One US dinner and a hotel room at the Roi Chris- A few blocks away we came upon a the class recite their English lesson. The dollar gets each of us a plateful of stewed tophe. I took my first shower in many days class read in unison “Customer service goat, beans and rice and fried plantain, all Please see Binard Page 22 is very important.” Tracey had endeared herself to the people of Labadie. This connection was not only because of her striking good looks. Tracey’s café au lait complexion and tall stature were the pleasing product of a Swedish father and Dominican mother. It was her fluency in Creole that connected her to the people. Her Creole was amazingly good though when she spoke English, it was This is a taxi, haiti style.

Marc Binard, MD, Board Certified Internal Medicine,will be at Integrated Medicine on February 7-21 Call 367-1304 for an appointment Page 20 Section B The Abaconian February 1, 2012 Highlights of the year 2011 By Jennifer Hudson Gold Cup, undefeated in all events. It was unteer Fire Department, fire trucks came dent of the Year in a ceremony in Nassau the second time in 27 years that the Abaco from Treasure Cay and the Marsh Harbour on May 21. She received a $6000 scholar- January events darts team had won this prestigious Gold airport and were assisted by firemen from ship for her further education and a lap- The government clinic in Marsh Har- Cup Tournament, the first being in 1993. Guana Cay, Man-O-War, Hope Town, Ca- top computer. A couple of weeks later she bour took a leap forward in the New Year At a town meeting held in Sandy Point suarina Point and Bahama Palm Shores. returned to Nassau as a guest of a couple by offering medical care with its first live, on February 8 the new doctor for Sandy of television programmes and while there two-way telemedicine dermatology clinic Point, Dr. Margot Seymour, was intro- April events she visited the House of Assembly. Three with specialists in Nassau’s Princess Mar- duced to the audience. She professed a Forest Heights Academy celebrated its other Abaco students won scholarships: garet hospital. The Hon. Dr. Hubert Min- desire to address obesity on Abaco noting 20th anniversary on April 9. Alumni and Rebekah Higgs of Agape Christian School, nis, Minister of Health, and Dr. Herbert the very high percentage of overweight former teachers returned to help celebrate Lachelle Lightbourn of St. Francis de Sales Olander, a dermatologist, were both in the persons on the island. Also introduced was and mingled with the students and current School and Felicia Roberts of Man-O-War Nassau office for this first use of the new registered nurse Doreen Clark, who ar- faculty. Primary School. system on January 21, 2011. The new tech- rived in Sandy Point before Christmas. A Boeing 727 aircraft made its inaugu- The first Abaco Sea Scout Troop was nology uses two high-resolution cameras Eleven residents of Abaco, ranging in ral flight to Abaco. This is recognized as formed early in the year and on May 23 allowing a specialist in Nassau to examine age from three years to 82 years, were the largest aircraft ever to land on Abaco. was invested by members of the Scouting patients in the Marsh Harbour clinic. Der- sworn in as new citizens of the Bahamas in It brought a group of 50 people from New Association of The Bahamas. The Troop matology clinics are held on Friday morn- the New Year by Deputy Prime Minister of York to go to the Baker’s Bay Golf and consists of 30 boys aged between the ages ings and clinics with specialists in heart, the Bahamas, the Hon. Brent Symonette. Ocean Club. The plane used the facilities of seven and 17. Sixteen of these boys ear, eye and other areas may be included The ceremony was held at the courtroom of Cherokee Air and had no problem with form the troop at St. John the Baptist in as the system expands into other medical in Marsh Harbour and was witnessed by the Marsh Harbour airport with its new ex- Marsh Harbour and 14 are in the troop in areas. several other dignitaries from Nassau as tended runway. Sandy Point. The farming community was encouraged well as Abaco. Mr. Symonette informed Work began in April on the preparation by the establishment of a major new farm the new citizens about the responsibility of installing a new transmission line be- June events project in North Abaco. Abaco became the which comes with citizenship. tween the new power plant at Wilson City On June 24 Rev. Willish Johnson was home of a new organic farm boasting a va- and the present power station in Murphy installed as Rector of St. John the Baptist riety of vegetables, Irish potatoes, tropical March events Town. BEC officials explained that the Anglican Church in Marsh Harbour in an fruit, citrus and dairy products, all grown Sujith Swarna, an eighth grade student construction of just over 10 miles of over- impressive ceremony at which the Rt. Rev. organically and processed locally. Paul at Forest Heights Academy, became the head transmission lines is a necessary part Laish Boyd, Bishop of the Diocese of the Baker, an entrepreneur from Texas, estab- national spelling bee champion during the of the plan to provide Abaco with electric- Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, lished Abaco Foods Ltd, an organic farm 2011 championships held in New Provi- ity. The line will run west along the Capt. along with other rectors officiated. Rev. on 1500 acres of land. A large amount of dence, emerging the winner over 18 other Ernest Dean Highway and will run under- Johnson holds the distinction of being the heavy equipment was brought in, and the national finalists. On his return to Marsh ground where it passes the Marsh Harbour first Bahamian woman rector of the Angli- road to the area has been improved. The Harbour he was greeted at the airport by Airport. can Church of The Bahamas. This installa- farm will provide employment for many a grand reception of friends, classmates, Fire ripped through the Mud, an im- tion took place at a time when the church is Bahamians. teachers and other education and local gov- migrant community in Marsh Harbour, on celebrating 150 years as a diocese. ernment officials. April 27, destroying about 40 homes and United States Ambassador to The Baha- February events A fire that had plagued Central Abaco leaving about 140 residents homeless. The mas, Nicole Avant, accompanied by repre- The Abaco darts team was jubilant on for six days spread to the Bahamas Elec- fire spread quickly through the immigrant sentatives of the United States Coast Guard winning the Gold Cup Tournament held in tricity Corporation power plant in Murphy community due to the narrow access roads and Royal Bahamas Defense Force, visited Marsh Harbour at the beginning of Feb- Town where transformers and drums of or no roads at all nearby, crowded condi- schoolchildren on Abaco to share boat and ruary. They were competing with teams used oil were ignited. In addition to the tions, household belongings along the track water safety tips and to distribute life jack- from three other islands and swept the three trucks of the Marsh Harbour Vol- roads and the lack of fire hydrants. The ets to students. Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Depart- ment was assisted by the other fire depart- July events ments throughout Abaco. Abaco hosted nine international teams for the 12th Annual International Little MUST SELL May events League World Series tournament from July ∗ Anna Albury, a blind student and head ∗ Great Guana Cay girl at Hope Town Primary School, was Colonial style commerical build- Please see Highlights Page 21 ing known as Art Cafe situate in named the National Primary School Stu- the vicinity of the public dock in the settlement of Guana Cay. Appraised $656,000 Best Investment in Little Harbour Vacant land lot No. 15 & 17, portion of Orchid Bay Subdivi- sion Property comprises of 7,500 $279,000 1-419-610-6336 square feet. Appraised $90,000 for both or $45,000 per lot. Marsh Harbour Multi-purpose commercial building known as Faith Convention Cen- ter. Multipurpose $1.7 million

Marsh Harbour This complex consists of five Lot for sale • Lot cleared, ready to build octagon buildings. Three single storey buildings and two 157 feet harbour front • Great elevation and view two-storey buildings. Known For info contact Don Chambers • [email protected] as Simmons Place. Appraised $491,000 Marsh Harbour Your Cargo Specialists Two Storey Commercial Building Complex contains 10 commercial units Don MacKay Blvd, Marsh Har- bour. Appraisal $953,970

Crossing Rocks Monarch Air Group Two Storey Commercial Building comprises of First Floor 4 (1) bed 1 bath and six 5535 NW 23 Ave. offices, restaurant and shops. Second Floor 10 units (1) bed (1) bath North Side of Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Main Rd. Appraisal TBA 954.958.0445 For conditions of sale and any other information, please contact: 954.958.0447 (fax) The Commerical Credit Collection Unit at 242-502-1320 or 242-356-1685 or 242-502-0929 or 242-356-1608 Fax: 242-356-1638 On Demand Aircraft Charter Services Interested persons should submit offers in writing addressed to: Cost effective small and large cargo aircraft, operated by experienced flight crews The Manager, The Commercial Credit Collection Unit Linked to US Customs via AMS for goods shipped to the U.S. P.O. Box N 7518, Nassau, Bahamas Call Us Today! February 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 21 More highlights of the year 2011 bour International Airport took place on Secretary for the Ministry of Works, stat- offloaded and then towed onto Freeport for Highlights From Page 20 September 1 near the site of the future ed that the existing 300-foot long cause- repairs. The nine passengers and nine crew 15-23. Two Bahamian teams also compet- building. The contract was awarded to way constructed 50 years ago across An- members of the legacy were rescued by US ed. The tournament was a major event for FES Construction from Freeport. Prime gelfish Creek has negatively impacted the Coast Guard helicopter and there were, for- Abaco. Baseball parks in Murphy Town Minister of The Bahamas, the Rt. Hon. surrounding marine ecosystem with the tunately, no serious injuries. and Cooper’s Town were specially pre- Hubert Ingraham, stated at the signing old causeway cutting off tidal flow and December events pared for the event. that on completion, the new airport ter- fish migration between the islands and ad- minal will be named the Leonard M. versely affecting ecosystems, most notably Upwards of 2000 people attended the an- The old clinic building in Cherokee nual Christmas Festival in Marsh Harbour Sound, which had stood derelict for about Thompson International Airport in hon- fish. The new bridge will be constructed our of the man who single-handedly did on the north side of the existing earth fill on December 3 at the BAIC Farmers’ Mar- 25 years, was demolished on July 21 to ket site. This year craft and food vendors make room for a new clinic building. Sev- a great deal to improve and expand the causeway and will allow water to flow, re- economy of Abaco. Several members storing tidal flow and allowing small boats shared space under two open metal-roofed eral residents, local government represen- pavilions. tatives from South Abaco and persons from of The Bahamas’ House of Assembly to travel between the north and south sides along with dignitaries from Abaco and of Abaco. Hundreds turned out for the 13th Annual the Abaco Club on Winding Bay were Box Cart races on November 26 on Elbow present to witness this memorable event an owner of FES Construction were present for the signing. By October con- November events Cay. Christian Wilhoyte won both the adult which was just the start of what promises The Governor General His Excellency downhill and slalom categories . to be a very exciting project. A state-of- struction of the new terminal was well underway. Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Joan Foulkes Miss Nvandria Rolle of Moore’s Island the-art clinic, almost three times the size visited all government schools on Abaco at won the Miss Abaco crown on the final of the previous clinic, has been designed. October events the beginning of November in commemo- event on December 18 at the Abaco Beach The Abaco Club will be donating materials The Prime Minister inspected a hill- ration of One Bahamas, a national concept Resort. Her prizes included a one-month trip while the committee is hoping that volun- top site at the corner of S.C. Bootle to bring about pride and unity throughout to China, a $4000 scholarship to the College teers will help with labour. Highway and the new bypass road to the country. While on Abaco, they also of the Bahamas, $1000 cash prize and many August events the airport which will be the location toured several government clinics, the new other items She is presently a freshmen at The Hon. Neko Grant, Minister of for a new mini-hospital. It was expected power plant Wilson City, three historical the College of the Bahamas. Works, and the Hon. Charles Maynard, that ground would be broken later in museums, the Memorial Sculpture Garden A man was murdered on December 9 in Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the year. This building will be anoth- on Green Turtle Cay and Johnston’s studio an execution-style hit at his home in Sweet- held a public meeting on July 29 to present er major addition to the approximately with its foundry and gallery at Little Har- ings Village. plans for a gymnasium. This will be built 140 acre site where government is con- bour where the two sculptures in Nassau of Claude Collins died soon after being shot on the 38-acre site in Dundas Town to the solidating its facilities in Central Abaco Sir Milo Butler and the Bahamian woman multiple times when he stepped outside to west of the new administration building. which include the almost completed were created and cast in bronze by the late smoke a cigarette. It is believed that the in- Ground is being cleared and prepared administration building and anticipated Randolf Johnston. cident relates to a missing load of cocaine. for the new Marsh Harbour airport termi- gymnasium. Rage seas grounded the MV Legacy on nal just west of the present terminal. It is Also in the same month the govern- Lynyard Cay. The Legacy, the mail boat anticipated that the contract will be with ment signed a $40 million contract with that provides weekly service between Nas- FES Construction and will be signed soon. China Harbour Engineering Company sau and Abaco, was broadsided by a 13- which will include the construction of a foot wave as it attempted to enter North Substitute Lionfish September events new port in North Abaco and a bridge Bar channel on November 9. The rage was The signing of the contract for the con- linking North Abaco and Little Abaco. the worst that anyone has seen for more for Grouper struction of a new $27.3 million terminal The bridge is expected to be completed than 50 years. Two tugs eventually pulled in your meals building, air traffic control tower and fire/ in February 2013 and the port in No- the boat off the cay, and it was towed to crash/rescue facility at the Marsh Har- vember 2013. Colin Higgs, Permanent Marsh Harbour where the freight was

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the players a round of drinks and proceeded country with big needs but small steps in From Page 19 Binard to become engaged in political discourse. International Airport the right direction. “Little by little the bird traditional rum shop which was still open. The entire bar was filled with “Tet Kale Cap Haitian , Haiti builds his nest” says the Creole proverb. We could say with certainty that this was “supporters, and they were quite vocal in As usual, I am eating my pre-flight While I am gratified with making the the only establishment open in Cap Hai- their support. We cheered and raised many breakfast of stewed conch and legimes. aforementioned projects happen. I am even tian. Inside, men played dominoes while toasts to Haiti’s potential new president. This time, however, I am given a seat of more gratified to see an infusion of new discussing politics. Players looked at us The festive atmosphere was broken honor. I am invited to eat at the taxi driv- young blood into Haiti. I am thrilled to in amazement, white apparitions who ap- when a Toyota pick-up truck screeched to er’s table. I am well known to the vendors find people like Roberto at Kay Ti Moun peared in their tiny bar on a deserted elec- a halt outside the rum shop. I was horrified at the airport. On past trips I have always making a livelihood while supporting Hai- tion evening. Ted and I settled in, bought to recognize the truck and its occupants as bought my meals and coffee from the ven- ti’s children. I am also secretly pleased to the mobile party of Manigat supporters we dors in a small dusty square behind the air- have afflicted young people like Ted and had met earlier. port. On previous trips I have fed the street Tracey with my Haiti addiction and they “Block” and his crew unloaded into the urchins who used to roam the airport, but have, in turn, afflicted their friends. I was rum shop and ordered drinks, all the while they were no longer present. This is a new, pleased to meet their friends Seychelles chanting “Manigat pou Prezidan.” more prosperous Haiti, and street urchins and Emyl in Labadie, a young couple who I looked at Ted and in an instant realized aren’t part of the scene. They have been had sailed their 1937 steel-hulled 35-foot we were in a volatile situation. Two blans banned from the airport. Too unsettling for cutter from Cape Cod to The Bahamas and in an illegal rum shop on election eve now the blan arriving by air, I suppose. Caribbean. By far, Haiti was their favorite filled with rum-fueled opponents in a hotly I tuck into my breakfast and sip the rich stop. This infusion of youthful homegrown contested Haitian election. Given the same Haitian coffee sweetened with a tablespoon and foreign enthusiasm and expertise will “Honesty and Quality situation in the US, we would have been of cane sugar. The election is over and hopefully soon lift Haiti out of its present You Can Count On” killed. Here in Haiti, we decided to just re- “Tet Kale” is the winner. I am inwardly situation. lax into it and keep our cool. Within min- proud that Haiti has completed an elec- While the problems facing Haiti remain Brandon Thompson utes, the heated political dialogue cooled tion without violence, and there will be a daunting and sometimes seem insurmount- 242-357-6532 down with cold beer and slapping of domi- smooth transfer of power. able, I am cautiously optimistic that Haiti noes. Ted and I watched in amazement as I reflect on my short trip. I am continu- is on track to fully develop her potential as Dock Construction the rum shop’s occupants found a common ally amazed at how much one can pack a nation and a people. Yes, there is still a Residential and Commercial ground and became convivial. We bid our into a short Haiti trip. With the generous lot of work to be done. 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Bootle High School student proud- display and anticipate having even more being innovative, thinking outside the box. ly shows the name tag that his JA company this time. There will be a small entrance This vibrant group of students now has a is selling to identify luggage. The SWAG fee and light refreshments will be served. product for all travelers - bag tags. Sell- Company is the first time for several years There are always lots of island-wide ing at $5 each, the company is introducing that S.C. Bootle has had a JA company events happening this time of the year, but this signature product that appeals to the we hope you will find the time to come consumer needs. out and see our showing of nativity scenes. SWAG bag tags are becoming the new- It is certainly something different, and we est fashion trend to hit North Abaco. Cer- Police reminder to motorists: Obey the speed limits. know you will enjoy it. The life you save may be your own.

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