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OLB photo last edition. It’s may be because ture at Bonaire’s Department conducted by Statistics Nether- This Week’s Stories the prison has no common eat- of Spatial Development and lands (CBS) among Bonaire ing hall. More Airlift –EZAir 3 Management (commonly residents aged 15 years and Compostable Products Available 4 Each morning a prisoner is called DROB) that risks under- over. Energetic Touch Returns to Bonaire 6 given all his/her meals for the mining lawful authority. Last The percentage share of Ro- Seniors and Students Learn 6 day. They can store it in the week Public Prosecutor Henry man Catholics decreased from American Air Begins Non-Stop (Cover fridge, prepare it in the micro- Hambeukers sent Lieutenant 68% in 2013 to 60% in 2017. Story) 8 wave and must eat in their cell. Governor Edison Rijna an ur- Bonaire Population Mix 9 Catholicism remains by far the First ABC Island Water Polo 9 During noontime all cells are gent recommendation to take island’s largest religion. Of Loras Hatched at Echo 14 locked and the guards can leave action against the Department Bonaire residents, 7% are Pen- the prison to have lunch at to correct abuses in the issuance Departments onaire’s new $49 mil- tecostals, 3% are Protestants home with their family, as is of land and building permits. Flotsam & Jetsam (Inadequate Prison, lion prison, begun in and an approximately equal B customary on Bonaire. Trouble at DROB, Bonaire’s Religions, January 2015, is still not op- The recommendation share are Evangelicals. Wind Power, Miss Tourism Bonaire Win- erational and is already con- stemmed from an investigation ner, more...) 2 by the Criminal Investigation Shopping and Service Guide 4 sidered by the authorities to To combat money laun- Bonaire’s top chefs and Team (RST) focusing on a On the Island Since—Francisco have insufficient capacity. dering and corruption, real bartender are getting ready small circle of suspects over Zavala and Dorian Crespo 5 The prison was scheduled to estate brokers and notaries on to participate in the highly Bonaire were recently briefed time. The findings provided a Did You Know—Salps 7 open in December, 2016. anticipated Taste of the Car- Picture Yourself– Ciminna, Sicily, Italy to raise their awareness of detailed account of a culture Like the Contour Global elec- ibbean culinary competition and The Netherlands in Winter 10 within the department that un- tric power plant, the planners possible financial crimes. taking place June 22 to 26 at Making Bonaire "Accessible" — Wheel- Those professionals are legally dermines public administration, chair Challenges #12 – Life as a Care- underestimated both the current the Hyatt Regency Miami. obliged to report “unusual” not only by corrupt administra- giver and Letting Go 11 and future requirements. Upon tors or civil servants, but also Hosted by the Caribbean Ho- A Garden–Just Do It (Gardening opening (soon) there may not financial transactions. by criminal elements. tel and Tourism Association Surprises) 11 be enough cells for incarcera- It is of public interest to iden- (CHTA), Bahamas, Barbados, What’s Happening` 12 tion of both convicted prisoners tify possible corruption and However, the self- Belize, Bonaire, Cayman Is- Classifieds, Masthead, Tide Table, Sun- and others awaiting trial. While money laundering practices. enrichment, arbitrariness and lands, Curaçao, Jamaica, St. rise & Sunset Times, Moon Phase 13 other dishonest behavior at Loras Hatched at Echo 14 there are no plans currently to Some real estate deals may be Lucia, Surinam, Trinidad and used to legalize “black money.” DROB that were identified Pet Of The Week (Oli-dog) 14 expand the facility other means Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Animal Shelter News–Goodbye to volun- to handle the situation are un- This disrupts the real estate were insufficient to bring have selected their best chefs criminal charges. The abuses teers: Mingael and Philberthon 14 derway. market and makes homes for and mixologists for this year's Bonaire Sky Park (Honey Moon With were possible because there are In the sprawling complex there people with a modest income Taste of the Caribbean. Saturn) 15 unaffordable. insufficient rules and policies The Stars Have It (Horoscope) 15 are only 62 cells – prisoners are two to a cell. The layout allows Characteristics of a money within the local government to A Curacao Advisory for the natural ventilation possi- laundering deal might include: which the employees, including How to contact us the managers, must observe. Council has advised banning ble in this climate. The con- —intermediaries/consultants Control of the actions of per- very darkly tinted car win- Find Bonaire Reporter struction cost was $645,161 per used for concealing corruption sonnel is inadequate. There is dows. Now 70% light blocking on Facebook. Press “room.” Work is currently money; no functioning system of is permitted. The Council wants “Like” underway to provide psychiat- – negotiations by a realtor with checks and balances so that to reduce it to 40%. The ration- The Publisher: George DeSalvo ric facilities at the site for men- person A, while formal owner- abuses remain undetected. ale is that improving the [email protected] tally unstable convicts. ship goes to person B; The Public Prosecution Ser- driver’s visibility from both Phone 796-6125 the final destination of corrup- inside and outside of the vehi- tion cash is often real estate; vice did not indicate whether The Editor: Laura DeSalvo there will be follow-up investi- cle will make driving safer. [email protected] – misuse of third-party ac- gations, but wanted to point to Many driving schools teach Phone 786-6518 counts and checks for conceal- the need for administrative and their students to make eye con- Box 407, Bonaire, ing money flows; political action. tact with other drivers in a Caribbean Netherlands —use of offshore companies meeting situation. Story, tip, question or idea: to disguise the beneficial  [email protected] owner. Most Bonaire residents Colorado State University Phone 796-6125, 786-6518 More information about the say they are religious, al- hurricane researchers have re- Available on-line at: FIU and reporting duty can be though this group is becoming www.bonairereporter.com vised their early-April forecast found on the website: smaller. In 2017, 81% said they Printed Every Fortnight, and are now predicting a near- www. fiu-nederland.nl belong to a religious denomina- On-line every day, 24/7 average Atlantic hurricane Next edition printing on tion or ideological group, ver- season, which has begun and Monday, July 2, 2018 The Reporter received sev- sus 88% in 2013. However, the Deadline: Friday, June 29, 2018 In a still recent report, runs to Nov. 30. 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Page 2 The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) modern economy, moving about 90% of Beechcraft 1900D berto, which formed in May, are pre- all globally traded goods, including T- dicted this year. Of those, the forecast shirts, bananas, and smartphones along team expects six to become hurricanes with food, medicine, fuel, and even live- and two to reach major hurricane stock. Around 93,000 container ships, strength. The researchers predict that oil tankers, bulk carriers, and other 2018 hurricane activity will be about vessels now ply the world’s waterways, 100% of the average season. By com- delivering some 10.3 billion metric tons parison, the extremely active 2017 sea- of goods in 2016, according to United son was about 245% of the average sea- Nations trade statistics. That’s four times son. More forecast updates will be issued the cargo delivered in 1970.

On June 2, Carolin Coffie his week the Caribbean Netherlands won the "Miss T Pension Fund (PCN) will fund the Tourism Bonaire purchase of aircraft and start-up costs for the 2018" competi- expansion of EZ-Air. It is a company famil- tion. In a gala iar to Bonaireans for its services as air am- event at the Mar- bulances, charters and reliability among the riott Hotel Court- ABC Islands and nearby South America, yard the four final- using Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. The ists gave presenta- expanded airline will increase the competi- tiveness on the crowded routes it shares with tions, danced and by the CSU team on July 2 and Aug. 2. InselAir, WinAir, and Divi-Divi Airlines. entertained. The competitors were fea- Earlier this year it was feared the PCN pen- By 2021 Bonaire wants to more tured on the cover of The Reporter last sion fund would have financial difficulty in than double the amount of electricity month. Miss Tourism Bonaire will repre- paying its pensioners their due, but it was provided by wind power. Currently 11 sent the island at upcoming events. recently assisted by a large subsidy from the aviation. PCN will have two seats on EZ- mW can be supplied by the wind tur- Dutch Government. Air’s three-member board. bines; an additional 12 mW is desired to In this edition The two aircraft, which were previously be on-line by the first quarter of 2021. we welcome Bon- Observers hope the added competition flown by Air Canada Express, are Beech- However, it will deliver only 65% of the aire Realty to the will drive air-ticket prices lower and make craft 1900Ds; fast, about 285 knots (328 island’s requirements said Minister Eric pages of The Bonaire Reporter. They inter-island flying more reliable. Concerns mph or 528 km/h), long-range (1,000 nm.) Wiebes of Economic Affairs and Cli- want to be your partner when it comes to on social media were that the airline is en- flyers compared to the small planes like the mate. The focus, he says, for the time buying or selling real estate on Bonaire. tering the market late since Divi-Divi Air Twin Otters and Britten-Normans now used being, security of supply and afforda- added new aircraft and St. Maarten’s on similar routes. They have a pressurized bility, have priority over sustainability. One of The Reporter’s phone num- WinAir expanded schedule of flights be- cabin and standing headroom. First flown bers has changed. The new number +599 tween Bonaire and the Dutch Windward in 1982, 685 planes were built and had a list The vast majority of what’s needed 796-6125 replaces the previous one that islands. price, when new, of about $5 million. or consumed on Bonaire arrives by had the same number but with the 777 ex- The Director of the airline is Rene Flights are to begin in several months after ships. Shipping is the linchpin of our change code G./L.D. Winkel, a respected pilot and businessman the necessary modifications, government with extensive experience involving local certification and training are complete.

The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Page 3 BONAIRE LOGISTICS IS GOING COMPOSTABLE!

onaire Logistics has a brand-new tant that I make a difference, for them!” B product line of compostable prod- Another positive factor is that the ucts. These compostable products are general public is becoming more and made from renewable resources such as more aware of the importance of waste corn. The company has purchased over reduction. Van den Tweel Supermarket 60 different compostable products to re- understands the changing demands of place all of the single use plastic products their customers. They will soon start to and the current unsustainable assortment replace all single use plastic packaging, will be phased out. A recent study in such as salad boxes, with a composta- Europe showed that plastic straws, cups ble version. and cutlery are in the top 10 of most pol- luting plastic products. Which means that Lastly, an online survey, conducted we should definitely avoid using these by Boneiru Duradero, showed that in- products on Bonaire and switch them for habitants and visitors on Bonaire are more sustainable alternatives. willing to pay at least US$ 0.25 cents per take out meal extra for a sustainable General Manager Roland Verbeek food container. The maximum price and Sales Director Adriënne de Jongh difference between a single use plastic only started with the sales of their eco catering product and their compostable products last week, but they are very alternative is only US$ 0.20! This happy so far. “There is a demand for sus- means that (take out) restaurants no Adriënne de Jongh and Roland Verbeek tainable products on Bonaire, and fortu- longer have an excuse to keep using nately the price differences between com- polluting plastic products. als, turning them into compost. Bonaire Switching to compostable products is postables and single use plastics are not that big.” This means that sustainable Logistics is also willing to contribute to a significant first step for Bonaire. Ro- It is important to recognize that com- options are also accessible to small com- this last, but very important step in waste land and Adriënne are hoping that postable materials should preferably be panies, such as local restaurants. Rudolf, reduction. The company will join forces other importers will follow their exam- processed by industrial composters and from take-out restaurant Matti’s Place, with Boneiru Duradero (Sustainable ple, because their ultimate goal is to not end up on the landfill where they are has already placed his order for food Bonaire) to research the possibilities for completely eliminate single use plastics mixed with other (non-compostable) boxes at Bonaire Logistics. He says: “I Bonaire. and styrofoam from our beautiful is- waste streams. Industrial composters are have five grandchildren and it is impor- land.  Sharon Bol/ Press release able to break down organic waste materi-

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Page 4 The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Dorian with her products… and Francisco

products like deodorants and cos- are changing that to cardboard as metics. I made my own hair treat- soon as possible. Because of her ments and then creams. I decided commitment she had the idea to to learn more about it and con- start, almost a year ago, with an tacted a person in Spain to take an awareness campaign. What we on-line course in making natural want to do for the next cruise ship cosmetics. And with this knowl- season is to give free samples of Francisco and Dorian with their children Ana Lucia and Francisco edge I wanted to do something for the natural sunscreen she’s making Bonaire, because this island gave to the thousands of people who had some friends in in Medellin, where they have a we added programs for people with me my child. “I Aruba,” Francisco ex- neonatal wing. I suffered a lot be- violence problems, who had a One of the products we use a lot plains, “and they’d invited me to cause I am claustrophobic and the criminal past. is sunscreen, so I came up with the come there, but by the time I went, ambulance plane is very tiny. But Last year, December, I stopped idea of developing a natural sun- they had moved to Bonaire. So, the nurse who accompanied me working for Krusada and became screen. I did a lot of testing and that was the first time. I thought it took good care of me and of course one of the four managers at Ware- finally found the right formula, was paradise and a great place to my husband was there too. I stayed house Supermarket. I have the oxybenzone free. The family raise a family. When I went back at the hospital for two weeks; the fresh products- dairy, the bakery started to use it and it worked and to Guayaquil, Ecuador, I told my first three days I was not allowed and meat- and that’s what I’m do- we loved it! The brand name of my wife, Dorian, ‘That’s the place!’ I to move, but it went better and ing now. product is called ‘Tropical Nature.’ found a job at Harbour Village and after two weeks we could go to a My younger sister is a designer Recently we had a meeting with The products from that time we started to work hotel while I was having regular the new owner and he said he only and she came up with the name on Dorian’s papers. I was travel- check-ups at the hospital. wants changes for the better in the and it sounded good! For now I am ling to Guayaquil whenever I could After a month and a half our son near future. There are a lot of plans selling three products: organic come on the cruise ships. Then we th to see her and she would come as a Francisco was born on January 15 and we are busy with them, but sunscreen, oxybenzone free, and a can really make an impact, because tourist to Bonaire to be with me. In in Medellin, Colombia. We needed one of our goals is to assure that deodorant and lip balm. People can most of the damage on Bonaire’s 2010 she got her permit.” to wait three weeks before we Bonaire has basic products at the buy them at MG, at Dushi Style, marine life is done at Sorobon and “Francisco and I got married in could fly with him to Bogota, Co- best price and quality on a regular Between2Buns, Multishop, Bio- Lac Bay as a result of so many 2001,” Dorian says, “and ever lombia, where we had to get a basis, which is a challenge. We are Conscious across from Xerox, people. So, we’re looking for spon- since our longtime dream was to passport for him at the Ecuadorian part of a bigger family now, be- Peanuts, Mr. Saltman, Curacare, sors. Elly Albers at the Mangrove have children, but somehow I embassy. Then we finally came cause in Jamaica they have 3,000 ‘The Place’ across from El Mundo, Center has been awesome and soon never got pregnant. I had a treat- ‘The Beach’ at Windsock will be ment in Ecuador, but without any also sponsoring us. result. Then, the first year I lived “There are no words – you think you know what Well, we came from Ecuador, here, we met friends who told us which we call the country of the that I could go to see the doctor love is and then you have children and four worlds: we have the moun- and ask for an IVF (In Vitro Fer- tains, the sea, the jungle and the tilization) procedure and I was it’s a totally different concept.” Galapagos Islands. We also have like, ‘What?’ My dream!’ We went delicious food and such fresh and to Medellin, Colombia, for the back to Bonaire with our baby employees!” the Donkey Sanctuary, the Man- inexpensive produce, it blows your treatment only once. It was very boy!” “I stayed at home till now,” grove Center, Caribe Nobo Super- mind! However, now Bonaire is emotional and I cried a lot because “I worked at Harbour Village for Dorian says, “ because I waited for market and Hola Fashion.” She our home and that of our children I knew I was going to have a child. seven years,” Francisco says, “first my child for such a long time and I laughs: “Yeah, my husband was in and the plan is to stay. We love We stayed for two weeks and as front desk supervisor, then as decided to enjoy my time with him sales, so he’s a good promoter!” Bonaire, but I tell you this much: I when we came back to Bonaire I manager on duty, living on the as much as I could. Then after Francisco continues “My wife will have my children well- quit my job at Alda’s ‘The Touch’ property, which was nice of three years and four months I got has a real commitment to give educated, starting at home with because the doctors had told me I course. We spent a lot of time in pregnant naturally. It was so differ- back to the Bonairean community. Christian values and in tandem needed to rest and anyway, my the pool! ent because I didn’t know I was Since she started with the sun- with good schools. That’s what we contract was ending. I decided to When Francisco was two we pregnant.” Looking at his children screen we learned that commercial want for our children and we hope take it very easy as I wanted this moved out of Harbour Village and Francisco says, “There are no sunscreens with the oxybenzone to give them that here on Bonaire. baby really badly. I became product coordinator for words – you think you know what and similar chemicals are very If that’s not possible, we will have Two weeks later I did the test the Krusada Foundation. At the love is and then you have children harmful for marine life. I went to a to move. We will always do what’s and… yes… it had two stripes! time we were just starting with the and it’s a totally different concept. conference at CIEE where they best for them, because they are our Then we did an echo. The first two greenhouse project. Maybe you’ve When they hug me, everything is were showing the negative effects world.”  months it had to be done every seen the boxes with mint and basil okay – such peace.” “I always of those sunscreens based on or- Story & week and thereafter once a month and the locally grown spinach that dreamt of a boy and a girl,” Dorian ganic chemicals which are the ones photos by till 20 weeks. Then you know eve- came (and still comes) from Kru- says, “and we always had the that are harmful. Everyone can Greta rything is okay. sada at Warehouse, Van den Tweel names for them. So when I got check it online. So, my wife made Kooistra When I was 30 weeks pregnant I and other places. In less than three pregnant I said, ‘This is Ana Lu- a combination of zinc and titanium was in a minor car accident. The years that project really grew. We cia’ and it was her! Dreams come which are inorganic and not harm- car had no damage but neverthe- created a brand, opened the market true! She was born on Bonaire. ful for the corals and marine life. She mixed it with natural oils and less we went to the ER to have and organized the procedures; Having children changes you. I myself checked. The gynecologist growing, harvesting and deliver- they not only protect you from the stopped drinking coke and coffee For more info: there told me I should go to Co- ing. Krusada Foundation is a foun- sun but they also keep your skin and began a healthier lifestyle. I [email protected] lombia because I had a contraction. dation for rehabilitation programs also stopped using many chemical hydrated. For now the products are At 2 am in the morning we arrived for people with addictions. Later still in a plastic wrapping, but we

The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Page 5 Energetic Touch is a holistic ap- he MBO division of proach to health and wellness which T the SGB High treats the energy system of the body School organized a suc- such as the chakras and bio-field. “By cessful educational and fun bringing balance to the energetic system day for senior citizens last a person can accelerate their self- week. Students and teach- healing process. It is a natural result,” ers from the Helping Care said Susan, the instructor and holistic and Welfare program or- nurse with over 25 years of experience ganized the Red Nose Day in the field. in collaboration with Best Care Logistics. It was a

special day for the seniors usan DeSalvo-Reed will be host- of Bonaire. The aim was to S ing beginning and advanced draw attention to various classes in Energetic Touch on June 23 tools that can simplify the and June 30. Susan only comes to Bon- reduce pain, balance chakras and clear the energy field. In Energetic Touch daily life of seniors. aire to visit family every couple of years so this is a rare opportunity to boost Class 2 students will learn advanced techniques such as raising their vibra- The afternoon-filled pro- your knowledge of these effective ener- gram consisted of various getic techniques used throughout the tion, spiritual surgery, back work and Helping can be personally rewarding removing energy blocks. Learn more at performances by students. world. Her classes have been very The national anthem of popular in the past, life changing and one of the free intro sessions (see be- low). Bonaire was sung, the roof spiritually powerful. The Bonaire went off with two dance classes are offered at half the US rate. ET Class 1 will begin on Saturday, groups and a play was per- rd June 23 and ET Class 2,advanced formed. The seniors visi- These classes are ideal for those in- th volved in holistic arts such as caregiv- practice, will be Saturday, June 30 . bly enjoyed all the enter- ers, therapists, nurses, doctors and any- Both classes will provide a Certificate tainment! In between one who wants self-healing and to help of Completion at the end. Space is lim- shows, Best Care demon- others. Upon completion the partici- ited and advanced registration is re- strated various tools such pants will have the skills that will bene- quired. Fee: $159 per class or both as a wheelchair, four leg fit themselves and others immediately. classes: $300 at Yogarriba, 8am to walkers and canes. After- Energetic Touch has been found to 6pm. wards, seniors could view speed up the healing process, reduce To sign up for this workshop or if you all the aids and, under the pain and manage dis-ease of the mind, want more information please contact – supervision of students, MBO student participants body, spirit and emotions. It also works Susan at [email protected] test a scooter. great for pre- and post-surgery, cancer, or Text/Phone- WhatsApp 707-355- students and teachers in the program hope "Most seniors like to keep control over and emotional processes of life. 0959 that they have created awareness about the their own lives and to be self-reliant,” says Local contact Donna Wuyts-DeSalvo possibilities and motivated seniors to use Both classes will be one-day healing Suzy Balentin, Care and Welfare teacher. 795-9332. Or stop by Penny Lane tools when necessary, and had a good time intensives. Energetic Touch Class 1 “Only they do not always know that there Exchange to talk with Donna.  along with that!  Press release will provide foundational techniques to are tools to support them in this.” The

Page 6 The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 ast weekend, L while snorkeling on a cloudy, windy afternoon, I found my- self surrounded by thousands of odd- shaped gelatinous things called “salps,” free-floating tuni- cates. Unusual crea- tures, aren’t they? You may be asking your- self: Are they jellyfish? Do they sting? The answer to both your Salps questions is no. They Salps with divers are neither closely re- lated to jellyfish, nor do they sting. But the way they filter water, using a special- honestly, how many people would know ized pump and feeding filters, is ex- threat, but in high numbers they can de- centration of carbon in their tissues, when that? Not many I suppose… and for good tremely advanced. By filtering water, stroy fishing nets. Their numbers were so salps (and their poop) sink, much needed reasons. A salp’s shape, jelly-looking salps trap and eat small organisms that high in 2012 that they even clogged two food is transported to the deep abyssal body, high water content and prey are all live in the water – organisms as small as cooling reactors of a nuclear power plant communities thousands of meters deep. characteristics shared by jellyfish. There- bacteria (less than a millionth of a milli- in California, causing it to shut down for fore, they are often mistaken for jellyfish. meter long)! six days! Not bad for some odd-looking organ- isms, right? But there are more questions Jellyfish and salps began to evolve as And yet salps still hold many mysteries Because of their fragile bodies and the we may ask ourselves, How will salps be different animals over 800 million years that are waiting to be unfolded. Often, difficulty in finding them and preserving affected by climate change? Will they ago! Unlike simple jellyfish, salps are these animals are well dispersed in the them, salps are difficult to study, but not form more blooms like jellyfish? Will complex organisms with well-developed water (far away from each other) and are impossible. Determined scientists have they tip the balance of marine ecosys- nervous and digestive systems. They are solitary. Sometimes they form chains learned that not only are salps more nutri- tems? Well… only time will tell. Story also chordates (the same Phylum humans with other salps of the same species. In tious than jellyfish, but they also repre- by Alessandro belong to) because, when they are larvae, some seasons, there are species that form sent a major food source for at least 200 Corubolo, they have a dorsal nerve cord (a sort of huge swarms in coastal waters covering species of marine mammals, seabirds and STINAPA intern. backbone). Their ability to eat anything up to 100,000 km2 with over 5,000 indi- fish including the endangered bluefin Connecting People and the way they eat make them highly viduals per cubic meter of water! You tuna. Even their poop and their dead, With Nature. Photo credit - russ- successful organisms. Compared to zoo- know the old saying: unity makes sinking bodies play a major role in the george.net plankton (tiny transparent crustaceans), strength. Individually, they are not a marine ecosystem. Given the high con-

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n June 9 a new day in air service to O Bonaire dawned at gate D37 in the Miami International Airport where an Air- bus 319 jet waited to begin the inaugural flight between Miami and Bonaire. It was a festive celebration complete with inflatable pink flamingos, local music and dance, speakers from Bonaire and American Air- lines, food and drink, and best of all, a sign saying “Boarding will begin in 15 minutes for flight 1379 to Bonaire.” I almost cried: it had been almost 10 years since the last American Eagle plane flew in 2009 be- The Brandweer water cannon fires a tween San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Bonaire. salute— taken from inside the plane. Then I really cried when Captain Thomas Egbert, First Officer Bernel Simon, and Flight Attendants Genesis Hassan, Mary Dougherty, and Gabrielle Leppo cut the ribbon to the gate and the cheering passen- gers began to board group by group. “We are pleased to continue growing our presence in the Caribbean with new service to Bonaire,” said Alfredo Gonzalez, American’s managing director for the Car- ibbean. “This addition will provide in- American Airlines initiated six new routes last weekend. But no others had creased opportunities for visitors traveling dancers or a double salute at beginning and end of the flight. to Bonaire, not only promoting tourism to the island but also offering the people of Bonaire multiple connecting options clapped, hooted, and hollered as the fire Kayes is a retired college professor living through our Miami hub.” And the news got trucks in Miami blessed the plane from in Lake Oswego, Oregon, as well as a part- even better: American Airlines will add both sides with a water cannon. The person time resident of Bonaire. She has 1,800,000 three more flights from December to April sitting next to me observed what most of us frequent flyer for a total of four--Mondays, Wednesdays, were feeling, “Aren’t we some special miles on Fridays, and Saturdays. VIPs?” But what moved me most was the American Everyone was smiling, happy that Ameri- ground crew at Gate D37 and nearby gates Airlines. can was finally returning to Bonaire. I standing at attention and saluting as we asked Javier de Castro, senior manager of finally departed. A flamingo, Domenico Matinata, Sen- international operations for American Air- As we began our approach to land at Fla- ior Manager of Sales for the Caribbean, lines in Miami why it had taken so long. mingo Airport on time, we saw people Florida and US and Malinda Hassel His response was, “It requires time to do standing everywhere, awaiting our arrival. from TCB Bonaire route analysis and market analysis to make When the wheels made contact with the a case. We want to be sure the market runway, we screamed with delight while doesn’t fail so we can continue flying. We our hats went up in the air and the pilot have been waiting a long time for this inau- announced, “Welcome to Bonaire where gural flight to Bonaire.” And the ride has the local time is 3:20 pm.” The closer we been upgraded since 2009—now passen- taxied to the terminal, the more we realized gers will travel in luxury in an Airbus 319 that there were hundreds of people standing with eight seats in First Class, 24 seats in and waving. Then we stopped for another Main Cabin Extra, and 96 seats in the Main water cannon blessing, this time from the

Cabin. One woman passenger from Bon- Bonaire fire trucks. It was quite a sight to aire was ecstatic: “We have been waiting a see all the passengers wearing their hats long time for a direct flight from Bonaire to and waiting for their luggage—some had Miami so we don’t have to go through Cu- even attached Bonaire flags to their hats. racao. Now it will only take two hours and Outside the baggage claim was yet another 20 minutes, not an eternity.” greeting party of local people playing mu- sic, dancing, and bestowing more gifts of The celebration continued as passengers •• Transport of Money •• Vehicle patrols slowly boarded the plane and received a sweets and fruit punch. “That was the most •• In Business bag of goodies marking the occasion: a exciting flight of my life,” I exclaimed to and Valuables Burglar Alarms whoever would listen. 34 Years straw hat, a Bonairean flag, a travel bro- •• Private Investigations •• Fire Alarm Systems chure, and a certificate from the President At 4:15 pm the return flight to Miami of American Airlines of authentic took off on time, completing a new chapter “inaugural flight” status. We clapped, in the history of air travel to Bonaire. And Kaya Nikiboko Nord 37A, PO Box 225 Tel: (599) 717- 8125 hooted, and hollered every time the pilot or I felt privileged to be a part of it.  Fax (599) 717- 6125 E-mail [email protected] the flight attendant said Bonaire. We  Story & photo by Pauline Kayes

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s of January 1, A 2017, the population of Bon- aire was 19,200 ac- cording to population data on the Caribbean Netherlands which was collected by Sta- tistics Netherlands (CBS). The expecta- tion is that the 2018 figures will show only a slight increase. Current Population Mix Approximation More than 7,000 were native-born Bonaireans. The other 12,000 came from all over the world, includ- ing 2,800 from the European Netherlands. Only 35-40% of Bonaire’s residents were born on the island. The others are mainly from the former Netherlands Antilles (3,500- 4,000), South and Central America (3,700) and the European Netherlands (2,800). Residents from the other former Nether- lands Antilles were mostly born on Curaçao (3,500), a small number on Aruba (500).

Rincon is the neighbourhood with the largest share of native Bonairean resi- The Bonaire team in Aruba dents (65%). Other places where many Bonairean residents include Mexico (53%), Amboina (51%) and Noord Saliña (48%). Only small numbers of native-born Bo- y any measure the area’s first interisland water polo tournament was a com- naireans live in Lagun Hill, Lima and Sabadeco. B plete success. Although the Bonaire Barracuda Water Polo team lost to the The European Dutch nationals homes’ are spread over the island with concentrations Aruba Dolphins team in the finals of the first ABC Island Water Polo Cup they in neighbourhoods like Lagun Hill, where they make up over 60% of the population; swam well against much more experienced swimmers. They previously had beaten Lima (54%), Sabadeco (53%) and Santa Barbara (52%). In absolute numbers, most the Orca Swim Club from Curaçao. The matches were held at Aruba’s Pisina Olim- of the European Dutch nationals live in Nikiboko. However, they only represent 10% pico Roly Bisslik. It was a very successful debut for ABC Island water polo compe- of its population. tition. If you are interested in water polo show up on Tuesday and Thursday after- Relatively young Europeans make up the largest sub-group of newcomers settling noons at the “sea pool” along the waterfront.  G.D. Photos from Aruba Dolphins here. The waterfront areas of Playa Pariba and Playa Pabou, in the centre of Kral- FB. endijk, and Nikiboko are the neighbourhoods where many European Dutch newcomers take up residence. Newcomers settled relatively less frequently in residential Sa- Coach badeco. On average, the newcomers are 32 years old. People in their 40s and 50s are Simone Sweers is the driver behind settling on Bonaire, but few are pensioners. More than one-third of island residents live Bonaire’s team. without a partner, while almost one-third live with a partner and without children. Most children living at home are usually under the age of 15.  Press release/G.D. Players in action in Aruba 

The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Page 9 hen you are tracing your family history to a small, agricultural, mountain- W top city, dating back more than 400 years in the hills of Sicily, there is only one thing you need to bring: a copy of The Bonaire Reporter. That is exactly what Joan Campanella Zale, and her husband Alan Zale, brought with them when they returned to Sicily last September. Joan and Alan are frequent ere’s Bonaire’s garden column Netherlands this past winter. She thought visitors to Bonaire with more than 40 trips. They own a condo at Sand Dollar and H writer, Angliet Badijoe, in The we’d enjoy this change of scene.  when not on Bonaire make their home in Hartsdale, NY. While on Bonaire, Alan, a WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip photojournalist back home in New York, is a contributing photographer to The Bon- or when you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in aire Reporter. Joan assists in the reporting of the stories Alan photographs. hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands (CN). E-mail to: [email protected]. All 2018 photos are eligible for the next contest. Joan wanted to visit the birthplace of her grandmother, who, along with her brother, immigrated to the United States more than 100 ago. Joan’s cousins, whom she had only met for the first time a year earlier, were more than happy to oblige. So, on a Sunday morning, a three-car family caravan, filled with cousins, took Joan and Alan to Ciminna, a city located southeast of Palermo, Sicily’s capital, so that Joan could trace her family roots. While in Ciminna, Joan, Alan and all the cousins posed with The Bonaire Re- porter in front of the Church of St. Vito, which dates back more than 400 years. Joan and her cousins, Tanino Ciringione and his sister, Tèa, also posed with The Reporter in front of the house where Joan’s grandmother was born. Alan Zale

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OUR WHEELCHAIR GARDENING SURPRISES CHALLENGES ON BONAIRE, #13- ometimes, early in the morning Life as a Caregiver and S when I walk around in the yard, I Letting Go feel so blessed, gifted with love for na- ture and passion for gardening. y husband had his CVA on the I enjoy every day every minute when M evening after we buried my I’m busy in the yard with my plants. Mom. From that very moment my life as There is always something to do and I a caretgiver 24 hours a day started. always see a result sooner or later. Gar- (Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the dening pays off in each and every way. medical term for a stroke. Ed) A while ago, while traveling in Co- Being a caregiver means that you hardly lombia, I saw in a bushy park a plant have a life of your own anymore. Every- with leaves like the ginger plant, but thing revolves around the loved one you these leaves were huge beautiful leaves. take care of. It was a root plant so I took a small part When we lived in Holland life was a lot of it which was growing a bit on the easier, because there you got a lot of help leptic. This is a horrible brain-condition surface. At home I planted the root in a and assistance. My husband got diag- that gives you seizures, oftentimes many big pot in nice black dirt. Soon it started nosed. Then based on that diagnosis he times a day. You cannot leave a person to grow, and after a while I transplanted got a status and that status gave him rights who has seizures by themselves. So it in soil behind my house in the shade to a certain amount of money per month. whenever I need to leave the house to go shopping or something else, I always have where also a lot of rain water comes Delicious soursop With this money we could hire people to to make sure that my husband is in his from the roof. help care for him. This was wonderful, bed; so that at least he cannot accidently Because of this drought they are not as because then ,I had time for myself and big as in the rainy season, but they are knew that my husband was well taken fall. good enough to eat, full of nutrition, care of. He could stay at home and there With all this action and care giving you very tasty, ripened by the sun, with no was no need to have him live in a home tend to forget about yourself. We got to use of any chemical spray, grown in and we could stay together. the point that I started feeling sick, my blood pressure was going up sky-high and unspoiled soil, used as fresh as possible, When we came to live on Bonaire, we more. We decided to go and see our GP, a way to save money and create deli- were on our own again. For my work I together. We had a good talk, blood work cious recipes. Despite our drought there sometimes needed to be away for a whole needed to get done at the lab and our doc- is a lot of fruit on the island: tamarin, day and at first we had help from a great tor stated firmly that I needed help and mispel, knipp, appeldam, mango. The friend. But taking care got more intense, that it was the best way for my husband mango trees have so many mangos that the friends also could not help anymore. and me that he got to go to daycare at the even the Loras cannot eat them all. That We were lucky that the Kas di Kuido of- Kas di Kuido. is really rare. fered us their help every now and then. This was a very wise decision, but a Mind you, giving care does not mean very hard one. My husband got angry and feeding, showering and helping in the Until now I still have enough vegeta- sad and did not want to go. But he under- bathroom…. bles from my garden, even when the stood that he could lose me if I did not get soil is dry as cork. With a little bit more Giving care means that you are avail- some relief. care and attention, I eat fresh vegetables able for 24 hours, day and night. You see Last week was the first time he left for grown in pots and pans. And from the to it that there is food and drink in the the day care. I took him and when I left Colombia Surprise different herbs I make all kind of mixed house and that these are healthy. Food and said goodbye, he was so very sad, he needs to be prepared and plates, pots and cried. And on my way home on my bike I pans need to get washed. Clothes need to cried as well. I felt like a failure and a be clean and comfortable. They need to be Now that plant grew huge and .... it horrible person to do bought, washed and ironed sometimes. started to bloom. I was surprised. Big that to him. But I still Assistance needs to be given in the bath- beautiful rare flowers that I have never sent him back there room, everything you do in the bathroom seen before. This felt like a gift and it today and again my needs your personal attention, several just made my day. Above you see a pic- times a day and night. Medication needs heart was bleeding. ture of it. Isn't it great! to be ordered, gotten at the drugstore, and Letting go, even for given. The whole day long you need to one day a week is very Often I get surprised when taking dirt anticipate. hard to do. Story by out from under the trees where goats Most persons after a CVA become epi- Ria Evers-Dokter have been lying. So often, when mixing this dirt and using it, all kind of plants pop up. Those are all kinds of grass and wild plants which I immediately pull a healthy mind blowing dinner. With a sample from your beerput gets out when they come up. If these plants mangos from my neighbor’s tree and checked, and if there is anything in there get seeds, after awhile the whole yard guaba from my own tree I made a mixed which has bad consequences for life in will be covered and it’s hard to get rid fruit juice. I made a dessert from dry the sea they will let you know about it. of them. But it sometimes happens that grated coconut from my coco tree, my These chemicals can be bad for your some good plants pop up— like corn , Three-week old spinach own papaya, walnuts and honey. garden too. Everything that goes into tomatoes, papaya, guaba. What I recog- Why do I tell you this? To make you soil, goes in fruits and plants we eat and teas. Today I had red and green spinach nize as useful I let grow. And that is inspired for gardening. Yes, do it! affects our body too. So be careful with as a salad in a dressing of honey, a few how I got three different types of guaba using chemicals in nature. Just do it. drops of lemon, salt, my own fresh Ital- trees in my yard. They have delicious ian basil, and cheese on top of it. Oh, I almost forgot this information: healthy good fruit which I (and of Crunchy and great. A few weeks ago my beerput had to  course the Loras) enjoy these days. Story & photos by This spinach I grow from seeds from be emptied. The worker told me that Beside guaba I also have a small Angliet, Nature older plants. Even though the young from every load a sample is sent to the bunch of bacoba fruit growing, pome- Lover plants are only six weeks old I could beerput lab to analyze what kind of granates, eight soursops on a tree, make a great salad for two from five chemicals are in it. Because to save Bon- young carambola fruit, three papayas plants. With chopped hard boiled eggs aire's marine park it’s important to pre- almost ripe, bunches of coco, amandel (mixed with cheese, herbs and mush- vent bad, strong chemicals from entering (almonds) which I also eat, and birambi. rooms) and yuca from my garden I had and damaging the sea flora and fauna. So

The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Page 11 Date Ship Time #PAX 19-Jun Monarch 0700-1800 2744 REGULAR EVENTS •Chess Club meets to play starting at Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park 6 pm at Tera Cora Ranch. 26-Jun Monarch 0700-1800 2744 Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts • Echo offers free (donation-based) for residents and local people. Tel. 717 Public Conservation Tours at 4:30. No -8489, 540-9800. reservation needed. 03-Jul Monarch 0700-1800 2744 Soldachi Tours—See the Real Bonaire For optimal birding, you can also book and be transported back in time. Learn a private tour by calling 701-1188 or about the history, culture and nature by email [email protected]. Please 06-Jul Insignia 0600-1300 824 Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Maria give at least one day's notice. Private Koeks for more information: 796-7870, tours are $25/person with 2 person 10-Jul Monarch 0700-1800 2744 717-6435. minimum. Parke di Libertat -Park-playground Fridays and canteen (formerly Dare to Care •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. EXHIBITIONS CLOSE IN EVENTS Park) Behind the hospital. Open Mon- See Monday for more information — “Salute to the Sailors”– old mari- day-Saturday 8am-7pm. Entry fee CLUBS and MEETINGS time photos from the Bonaire Maritime Monday, June 18 —Free In- based on income level. Heritage Foundation, Museo Bonaire, Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th troduction to Energetic Kaya Kachi Craane #34, free. Nature Organization, STINAPA, has Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Touch at Yogaarriba, 6-7 pm frequent events– bird watching, sunset Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. —Coral Restoration Exhibit- Ter- See Page 6 for details. hikes, lectures, etc. Go to their website For more information call 510-0710. ramar Museum for more information of events for the Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- rest of 2018: stinapabonaire.org/ —Yana’s Fine Art Exhibition at Bis- Thursday, June 21—Free In- days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo events tro di Paris /Zazu Bar- Info? 599 troduction to Energetic Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting 785-5002 Touch at Bon Bida Gym, Saturdays room upstairs above the dive shop. All 5:30-6:30pm .See Page 6 for •Marshe di Playa (Bonaire Duodero)- Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory BONAIRE’S MUSEUMS Every Saturday, 8am-1pm, near Obersi 785-9446. details. • Warehouse Bonaire, locally made and Toastmasters Club meets every two Terramar Museum at Terramar grown products. weeks. For more information call Cru- Shopping Mall, on the waterfront. Saturday, June 23—Energetic •Marshe di Kunukero (Farmers Mar- sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday, Touch I — Class at YogaAr- closed. Cruise ship days 9am-6pm, ket) at Kriabon-First Saturday of the tinez Beck, at 786-2953. riba, see page 6. Month. Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next CHURCH SERVICES $10, $5 for residents, children free, to Aquamarin School, 8am-12noon 717-0423, 780-4327 The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- •Monthly Cultural Market at Man- June 25—July 2 - Body ter-Day Saints --Kaya Sabena 26 Sun- •Museo Bonaire on the waterfront at Awareness Week. Workshops gazina di Rei—Usually the last Sat- day Services - Papiamentu/Espanol the old Kas di Arte, Kaya Kachi urday of the month, 8am-1pm. See on meditation, stress release, 9:00 am to 12 noon Add’l Info (599) Craane #34. 717-8868. Monday-Friday the real Bonaire: traditional music, 701- 9522 Dutch/English 1pm to 3pm 9am-noon, 2-4pm. Free food, massage, Reiki healing, crafts, local produce, Creole kitchen, Add’l Info (599) 701-2892 medical biomagnetic, hiking, educational presentations. Mangazina • Protestant Congregation of Bon- Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. See, di Rei is on the Rincon Road, at the feet reflexology, Ayurvedic aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wil- Feel and Taste the Culture of Bonaire. eastern entrance to Rincon. Free en- vegetarian cooking... helmina; Sunday service-10 am in Enjoy the view from “The King’s trance www.gogreenayurveda.com Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Storehouse.” Monday-Friday. Cultural •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Garage Sunday service-8:30am in Papiamentu/ Market last Saturday of the month. Sale (Pakus di Pruga)—every Satur- Dutch. Call 786-2101 Friday, June 29—Jr. Rangers day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador Children’s Club-every Saturday from Graduation 2018, 6:30-9pm, Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris •Chichi i Tan Museum. Step into the 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the call Stinapa at 717-8444 Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop cast offs on past—a typical old Bonairean home, church.) Saturdays or at the Shelter on the La- furnishings and garden. Open Thurs- goen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Contact: [email protected] or days through Sundays. Call for reser- Saturday, June 30 [email protected] •Last Saturday of the month – do- vations 717-3183 or 795-2021 Free but —Energetic Touch II — Class nate foods and household items to International Bible Church, Kaya donations appreciated. Kaya Melon #4, at YogaArriba, see page 6. Food Bank (Stichting voedselbank Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ behind Rose Inn in Rincon. Bonaire) from 9:30am-2pm at Van den Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. —-Foundation Miss Bonaire • Tweel Supermarket Z Rei is on i Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service Washington-Slagbaai National is organizing a “FUN WALK” in English; 10:45am-Sunday school for Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, 2:30-6 all ages. 717-8332 for more info or ride Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- to raise funds for the participa- pm, Landhuis De Tuin on the road to [email protected]. tion of Miss Bonaire in the Lac Bai. Info: 786-0150 cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- - 9015 or 796 - 5681 Miss World 2018 competition. Mondays endijk – Services, Sunday at 8am and • Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9 am. 7pm in Papiamentu. •Tanki Maraka Heritage Park and --Nos Zjilea Cultural Event, Meet the goats, see milking, and more. Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol- Open Air Museum. Site of an Ameri- Mangazina di Rei, music, lo- $10 includes tea. Kids $5. 786-6950- Saturday at 6pm in English. Mass in can soldiers’ camp during WWII. Self cal arts, crafts, plants, vegeta- Also on Wednesdays & Fridays. Papiamentu on Sunday at 9am and guided tour with excellent signage. bles, food, 8am-2pm, Wednesdays 6pm. 717-4211. After leaving Kralendijk on the Rincon Road watch for sign to the park on the •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. Assembly of God (Asemblea di Sunday, July 1 See Monday for more information. Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In right. Driveway to entrance just a short distance. Free entry. —Mountain Bike fun race in •Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at Washington Park. See page 7 (STCB) presents an informative slide •Yana’s Fine Art Museum at La- —Washington-Slagbaai Na- show: Sea Turtles of Bonaire, at 8pm, 7:30 pm. 717-2194 goen Hill 19- Call for appointment: tional Park’s Annual Open every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. Pres- Prayer Walk at Rooi Lamoenchi 599 785-5002. Free entry. entation upstairs at Yellow Submarine every first Sunday of the Month (or on Day Dive Shop, Kaya Playa Lechi 24 cour- request) for all followers of Christ. Hours: •Bonaire Museum of National His- —Stinapa Bat Night, Stinapa tesy of Dive Friends. 4.30 pm till 7.30 pm. tory Kaya Julio C. van der Ree #7, Headquarters at Hilltop. Learn •General 12-step meeting (AA, NA, Contact Ellen Cochrane-Herrera at open Thursday through Saturday and about bats them take a short [email protected] or cruise ship days, 10am-4pm. Free en- CoDa etc.) -Every Wednesday at walk to a nearby cave. Bring a Bonaire Basics, Kaya Korona 47. Starts phone 717-8489 or +5999-540-9800 Eng- trance  at 19.15, ends at 20.30, walk in from lish//Papiamentu/Dutch/Spanish  flashlight. 6:30-8:30. Call 19.00. For more information, email: Stinapa 717-8444. [email protected] Page 12 The Bonaire Reporter June 18– July 2, 2018 Bonaire Reporter Classifieds— Really Work! 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reaking News! B The conservation foundation, Echo, is proud to an- nounce that after some years of trying a captive breeding- for-release program, one of its prospective breeding pairs, Mr. Bruce and Mr(s). Pink, have successfully hatched two chicks: John and Nathan. Till this day the Echo Team is hands-off since the pair are doing quite well and being well cared for by their parents. Echo announced the news on Facebook Saturday morning. Echo promised to keep us up to date and will be sending an invitation to the special release of these two chicks in to the wild. A full story will be published in the Echo Quarterly Newsletter. Julianka Clarenda for Echo As far as we could determine these are the first Loras (Amazona barbarendis) chicks hatched in captivity by parents unable to return to their natural environment. These disabled or confiscated parrots, who wouldn’t survive in the wild, are sheltered at Echo and if they can successfully breed, can strengthen the survival of this endangered species. This event is significant. Domestic breeding is a recognized path to saving an endangered species.  Mary E. "Mel" McCombie, Ph.D./ G.D. Mingael with his favorite cats Philberthon and friend

t the end of June, Animal Shelter Bonaire will around! As part of their internship, an Intern Report A say goodbye and thank you to two terrific in- was also required, in which the young men completed terns! Philberthon and Mingael are SGB Pro stu- a daily log of their activities and what they learned. dents who needed some alternatives to daily class- Regular evaluation meetings with their teacher and room attendance. Long time shelter volunteer and the shelter manager were also part of the program. SGB educator, Barbara Huveneers, suggested to the school that perhaps the shelter would be a good alter- Congratulations, Philburthon and Min on the comple- native education environment. Shelter Manager, Luvi tion of your internship! And thank you for all your Rodriguez, was enthusiastic about the idea, and in work! The shelter looks forward to seeing you again February the interns started their program. soon as visitors, volun- teers...and maybe in future as Since February, Philburthon and Min worked at the "staff." shelter every week, three days a week, five hours a For any questions or informa- day, alongside shelter staff and volunteers. They tion contact the Animal Shel- cleaned, groomed, fed, helped with medications and ter Bonaire at 717-4989/701- learned the basic care and routine of daily shelter life 4989 or at animalshelterbo- and the requirements of proper animal care. They also [email protected]. Story & got to cuddle a lot with the dogs and cats....the best photos by Jane Madden– part of their job...and the animals loved having them Disko and Luvi Rodriguez

Everyone loves baby pictures; even if the babies look like dinosaurs

eet our handsome Oli. This good looking M guy was brought in after he made his home in someone's backyard. Despite his getting along really well with the people’s own dog, they could not keep him. Black dogs, just like black cats, don't get adopted very often. Why? That is a good question that no one really knows the answer to. But there is something we do know about sweet and loving Oli. He gives the best cuddles, is very gentle even with kids, loves to play and listens really well. Oli is healthy, has been castrated, is vaccinated and ready to go.

Are you interested in meeting Oli or one of his other friends? Please stop by at the Animal Shelter, Kaminda Lagun 26, Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-12 p.m. and 3-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3p.m. Nonstop. 717-4989/701-4989.  Story & Photo byLuvi Rodriguez

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*to find it... just look up June 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You must LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You A HONEY MOON be extremely careful not to let relatives should make special plans for you and WITH SATURN or friends interfere in your personal life. your lover. Romantic encounters will You may find that children are not as develop through group activity. Help an elcome to the accepting as you have been. Control your older member with a problem that faces W Bonaire Sky temper by getting immersed in your them. Plan your day thoughtfully, but try Park. Next week, we work. There is not much you can do to not to rely on others. Your lucky day this have three Super Special alleviate the problem, but consider put- week will be Tuesday. Events in the Park. ting some extra work into your house. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Don't Your lucky day will be Sunday. The first is the opposi- be afraid of opposition; your suggestions tion of Saturn on June TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) are valid. Your time, not your cash, will Opposition explained 27th. The second is that we have a Full You may find it difficult to discuss per- do a lot more for your relationship. You Moon, also on June 27th. sonal matters with family members. can take advantage of opportunities if of Saturn. Losses are evident. Some relatives will you are quick to make a move. Some The third is a conjunction of the Moon When Saturn is at its greatest distance be extremely perplexing. It's time to re- situations may be blown out of propor- and Saturn on, you guessed it, June 27th. from Earth, it is on the other side of the connect with some of the people you tion. Your lucky day this week will be Just after sunset on June 27th, face Sun as seen from Earth and that is called used to know. Your lucky day this week Monday. southeast. You'll see a brilliantly bright Superior Conjunction; which happened will be Tuesday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Full Moon. This is a special Full Moon last year on December 21st. On that day, GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Stretch You will easily capture the interest of because its the closest Full Moon to the Saturn was a whopping one billion miles the truth, and you may get blamed for those you talk to. Relatives may play an Summer Solstice. Traditionally, each Full away from us. something you didn't do. Take precau- important role in your personal life. Get Moon is given a nickname. The Full But six months later, Saturn will be tions while traveling; you don't have to busy putting your place in order. Try to Moon in June has a few. One of them is lined up on the same side of the Sun as the get anywhere that fast. Do a little extra keep your cool; you may be a tad fraz- the Strawberry Moon, because straw- Earth, and a lot closer. work at home. Trips, educational pur- zled by all the rushing around. Your berry season is at its peak in June and suits, or projects that could lead to new lucky day this week will be Wednesday. that’s the best time for harvesting. People So, if you think of it from our perspec- outlooks should be on your agenda. Your who live in northern latitudes often refer tive, the Earth is in the middle and Saturn CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You lucky day this week will be Tuesday. to this Full Moon as the Rose Moon or will be on the opposite side of the sky will communicate easily and should be the Honey Moon. with respect to the Sun. This orientation of CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't able to develop new friendships. You the Sun, the Earth and a planet is called allow colleagues to put unreasonable may blow situations out of proportion That’s because the Moon is close the opposition. Whenever a planet is at oppo- pressure on you. You may be confused when dealing with the one you love. Try same position on the celestial sphere occu- sition, It is always at its closest and bright- emotionally. Disputes on the home front not to hesitate; act on your initial in- pied by the Sun on the Winter Solstice. est. So this week, Saturn will be just over may be hard to avoid. Don't lend or bor- stincts. Business partnerships should turn Next to the Moon, you'll see a relatively 841 million miles away, which is almost row money or belongings. Your lucky out to be quite lucrative. Your lucky day bright light that isn’t twinkling: our favor- 200 million miles closer than it was back day this week will be Tuesday. this week will be Wednesday. ite planet, Saturn. Even though the Full in December! LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) In re- Moon is right next to Saturn, it’s particu- So check out Saturn this week and make change your living arrangements. Don't turn, the satisfaction you get is enough larly easy to see because Saturn is also at sure you mark your calendars for the night be too eager to cut those who have disap- for you. You need to make your environ- opposition this year on June 27th. of June 27th to watch the honey moon pointed you from your life. Changes in ment a better place, with more comforts Let's explain a little bit about what op- rise at the same time as Saturn. And while your domestic scene are evident. Look and a better entertainment center. Older position means. When we view our solar you're looking at Saturn, ponder this little closely at motives and honesty in your relatives may be a burden. Stretch the system from high above the north pole of bit of trivia. personal encounters. Your lucky day this truth, and you may get blamed for some- our Sun, we can see Earth's orbit and Of all the planets In the solar system, week will be Saturday. thing you didn't do. Your lucky day this Saturn’s orbit. Earth is about 93 million Saturn has the least density. This means VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You week will be Sunday. miles away from the Sun and it takes 365 that for as big as Saturn is, it's not as should consider submitting some of your PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Minor 1/4 days for Earth to make one trip around heavy as you might think. Its density is so written work for publication. Your emo- health problems could result through the Sun. In non-technical language, We low that you could actually float Saturn in tions will be touched off concerning re- exhaustion. Exhaustion will lead to mi- refer to that as a year. a bathtub of water; if you had a bathtub cent encounters with your lover. Take nor injury if you don't know when to Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun and big enough. time to make physical improvements that quit. Stress may cause minor health ail- is almost 900 million miles away. Saturn in a bathtub? I wonder if Saturn will enhance your appearance. Be aware ments. A lack of support and negativity It moves much slower in its orbit and it would leave a ring? Ugh! On that note, of any emotional deception. Do not sign have been the main problems. Your takes almost 30 years to make one trip happy Saturn watching.  legal contracts or documents this week. lucky day this week will be Monday.  around the Sun. Therefore, Earth makes Dean Regas & James Albury Your lucky day this week will be Michael Thiessen 30 trips around the Sun for every one trip Wednesday.

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