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VOLUME 9, NUMBER 24, DECEMBER 15th, 2001 Schools Compete in Science Fair Students Study the Ocean Around Us for Their Projects By Alice Bain The second annual all Abaco science fair was held at Central Abaco Primary School Santa Visits Toys for Tots Drive on November 28. This year’s theme was The Ocean Around Us and students from many schools on Abaco created exhibits to be shown at the fair organized by Ms. Beatrice Moxey, Vice-Principal of Central Abaco Primary. Sir Nicholas Nuttall of the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) attended the opening ceremonies and was the key note speaker. “A science fair’s a wonderful teaching tool,” stated Sir Nicholas, citing the value of the scientific method and its value to students as an illus- tration of cause and effect. “The farther you go into scientific investigation, the more in- teresting things you find.” Sir Nicholas also gave a summary of BREEF’s goal which is to preserve reef ecosystems in the Bahamas through education of students and the pub- lic. “There is a very simple lesson to learn about any fish,” said Sir Nicholas, “and that is, if you go after it while it is breeding, you will lose your stocks of the fish. If you pro- tect a fish adequately during its breeding season, the fish will flourish and you will have a sustainable fishery. A case in point is the state of Maine in Santa made his appearance at the party held by the Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club on December 9. The party was the climax in their the United States. They protected their lob- drive to collect new toys to be distributed to needy children throughout Abaco. This annual event is well supported by the residents sters some years back and now they have of central Abaco. Motorcyclists came from as far away as Florida to participate. There were games, rides, food and drink as well as a parade through Central Abaco. Please see Science Fair Page 22

MP Sweeting Will Seek Third Term Robert Sweeting, MP for South Abaco, felt that younger people needed to have a announced his decision to run for a third chance in government. However, Sen. term as the Free National Movement candi- Michael Bethel let him know that he was no date for South Abaco at a press conference longer in a position to accept the nomina- held on December 7. Mr. Sweeting has rep- tion for South Abaco. resented South Abaco since 1992. It was his full intention not to seek another term as he Please see Sweeting Page 2 Talent Show Features Students

Treasure Cay Primary School students show off their floating trophy for winning the overall award in the Science Fair held at the Central Abaco Primary School. Standing behind are Mr. Jackson McIntosh, District Superintendent, Mr. John Hedden, one of the judges, Mr. Roodatram Kawalram, teacher at the Treasure Cay Primary School, and Sir Nicholas Nutall, founder of BREEF and guest speaker for the occasion.

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Sweeting From Page 1 Mr. Sweeting has always felt a commit- National News ment to his country. He lives by the quote, “Ask not what the country can do for me Artists Show Work had on display her bags and cushions as well dents who cannot attend school on campus. but what I can do for my country.” He plans as quilts. This group of artists was very ex- Courses may be available for primary and By Isobel Sherman to win and it is his intention to serve for the cited about the event. secondary students as well as college level. On December 8 and 9 the Bahamas Na- entire five years. Although the date of the His wife, a veterinarian is active in humane tional Trust held its annual Jollification at U.S. Sends New election has not been announced, the cur- society work. its Retreat in Nassau. Jollification is a dis- rent five-year term will be complete in play of all sorts of arts and crafts from fine Ambassador March 2002. paintings to straw work. Artists from all over By Isobel Sherman The Bahamas have their work on display Mr. J. Richard Blankenship has been ap- Civic Organizations and for sale. This year Abaco led the Fam- pointed the new Ambassador from the United Kiwanis Club of Greater Abaco ily Island contingent with the most artists States to The Bahamas. Mr. Blankenship, a Tuesday, 7 p.m., weekly at Touch of from a Family Island displaying their work. Florida native, presented his credentials to Class, Treasure Cay, 367-2536 Marjolein Scott showed her watercolours on the Acting Governor General, Her Excel- Pilot Club silk as well as her cards, prints and jour- lency Dame Ivy Dumont, in a ceremony held Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Central Abaco nals. Colette Rolle displayed her paintings recently at Government House. Mr. Primary, Dundas Town, 367-3457 with oil. Harriet Thompson, the Basket Blankenship is looking forward to his ten- Rotary Club of Abaco Lady, showed her pieces made from casua- ure as ambassador as he was quoted as say- Mondays, 6 p.m., weekly at Bayview rina needles. Karen McIntosh of Abaco Ce- ing he is no stranger to the Bahamas. Restaurant, Dundas Town, 367-3114 ramics presented her new line of Christmas He is interested in developing distance ornaments. Rome Heyer displayed her learning facilities for Bahamians through his stained glass and Sherri Roberts showed her Alma Mater, Florida State University, which is a leader in developing courses for stu- Mr. Robert Sweeting, MP for the varied talents in craft work. Kim Roberts South Abaco Constituency Abaco Beach Resort

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Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 5 School News Agape Christian School and white baseball uniforms, the Junior and pitching and the skills of Andrew Nottage Senior Boy’s baseball teams traveled to S.C. and Andrew Charles, all on the Junior team. Radio Program Has Begun Agape Christian School’s K-5 class put Bootle High School for a Baseball Jambo- Neil Lowe and Brenton Russell of the Se- into practice the words of Jesus Christ, “It ree on November 9. Also invited were the nior team also caught his eye. It was an im- Abaco Central has a weekly radio pro- is more blessed to give than to receive” when West End All Stars from Grand Bahama. portant day for all ambitious young players. gram Happenings at ACH. Each Thursday they visited the Central Abaco Primary The day began with the Junior boys de- from 3:30 to 4 p.m. anchors Michelle School on November 23. Led by their class feating the Abaco Central High School team Abaco Central High Thurston and Ronnie Ferguson and sports teachers, Mrs. Margaret Burrows and her with a score of 6-2. They later tied S.C. broadcaster Devaughn Edgecombe broadcast assistant, Mrs. Tannah Newbold, the K-5 Bootle with a score of 7-7. The intermedi- Exam Time Coming the happenings at ACH. The students write students met with nine of the fifteen students ate team held the West End All Stars at bay The end of term exams at Abaco Central the stories themselves. So far they are hav- who are in the School Lunch Programme at until the third inning when they allowed three High School begin on December 11 and go ing fun and the fedback from the commu- that school and presented them with food home runs and lost 5-0. But the guest All through December 18. These are the offi- nity has been positive. items which they had collected. Ms. Beatrice Star team could not hold heir lead when it cial dates set by the Ministry of Education. Racquets Donated Moxey, Vice Principal of the school, came to a combined All Star team of S.C. The last day of school for students is De- thanked the Agape students for their kind Bootle and Forest Heights Academy. cember 19 and the last day for teachers is One person has answered the plea for ten- gesture as well as for the songs and recita- The day was highlighted by a visit from December 20. School reopens on January th Please see Page 30 tions rendered prior to the presentation to Greg Burrows, a Bahamian pro player for 7 and report card day is January 11, 2002. School her students. the Atlanta Braves minor league team. He Forest Heights Academy attended the event to scout for talent among Northern Bahama baseball players. Accord- Forest Heights Falcons once again prove ing to coach Geoffrey Victor, Mr. Burrows Harbour to be high-flyers. Dressed in their new blue was “very impressed” with Clayton Lowe’s View Haven Located on Beautiful Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas New Rental Cottages All units Centrally air-conditioned · Sattelite TV, Radio / CD / Tape Player Two bedrooms, Queen beds, 1 bath, Full kitchen, Living room Dining area, seats 6, Bahama room with queen Futon One bedroom, one bath, apartment, Overlooking the harbour Outside BBQ Grill · Enjoy your own private Gazzebo and garden TTTel: (242) 365-5028 · Fax: (242) 365-5083 The kindergarten class at Agape Christian School collected food and presented it to under- e-mail: [email protected] · www.harbourviewhaven.com privileged children at the Central Abaco Primary School.

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But baby born two centuries ago who changed give one another. we have to remember that our life blood is the world forever. The Christ Child arrived If we renew our faith at the manger, we tourism. It affects everyone of us on Abaco. inconspicuously to poor humble parents in can deal with whatever our situation in life. Maybe not directly but our growing economy a tiny town in a country occupied by a su- We will have an improved attitude and con- is directly dependent on our visitors. At this perpower. However, His arrival was of such sideration for one another. This does not time we are wondering what the upcoming importance that it is the pivotal point of our mean we will not have problems, but we will season will be like. Will people restrict their history. Generations before His arrival an- have the strength and endurance to cope with travel to Abaco? Will they hesitate to fly to ticipated it and centuries later we are still our problems. We do not know what the fu- Florida? Will they hesitate to leave their commemorating it. He came to bring us ture holds but we can have the faith that all homes where they feel secure? How badly peace and good will to man. But so many of will be well with us. He can bring solace to will our economy be affected? Developers us do not take the time to allow His peace the families and friends of those who lost loved ones in the terrorist attacks just as He Dave Ralph will be hesitant to invest in large projects and happiness to fill us. with world travel in flux. As we approach the Christmas season, we can bring us peace. Another Christmas season is fast ap- Although the world scene does not look can be renewed, not by all the pageantry and Our wish for you is that you will worship proaching. We feel it in the air, we see signs good, we need to stand back and look from commercialization of our surroundings, but at the manger this Christmas season and that of it everywhere, we hear it on the radio a distance. Our problems are just little blips by personally approaching the manger in you will have your strength renewed. May and television, our schedules are busier, our on the time line of history. Some things in worship and adoration just as the Wise Men you have a truly meaningful holiday. And lives more hectic. So much has to be done. life that loom so threateningly are not that did to realize the inner peace and happiness may you leave the manger a better person to Presents to buy, decorations to put up, par- important when considered in the overall that only He can give. He can bring about face the new year with love and kindness, ties to attend, shopping for new furniture with an appreciation and compassion for our for our homes, school programs to attend, fellow man. special services at our churches, Christmas goodies to bake and all the other activities Generally Speaking . . .Peace and Goodwill that are associated with Christmas. All these activities we enjoy but they keep us By S. Timothy Roberts With probably the most celebrated holi- manger. rushing about. We all get caught up in the It is pleasing to see, even in the winter of day just a mere ten days away, the spirit of Two thousand years later the world is not frantic rush to accomplish so much. our discontent, the spirit of Christmas re- Christmas is growing in the hearts of many the same. But the gift and its spirit has suf- But this year is different. We all have mains strong. The love, joy and peace of all around the world. As the day approaches fused all the ages in between and has sur- memories of what we saw on television of the season has permeated beyond the awful let us consider the true heart and meaning vived until today. So today, as we prepare the terrorist attack on the World Trade events of the past year. of Christmas. to celebrate this holiday, I implore you to buildings and the Pentagon. We have real- After the events on September 11 there Two thousand years ago God gave the consider the spirit of Christmas and share ized that many people were affected whose is still much anxiety and uncertainty, espe- greatest gift of love to the world, a gift of the joy and love of the season with family lives will never be the same. They lost fa- cially in the travel and tourism sectors, but epic magnitude. If we recognize nothing else and friends. thers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, confidence is returning. Wall Street has been save the spirit of this gift, then we can be- Spend the Christmas holiday as it ought daughters and friends. The anguish was felt in a state of flux since the event, yet it has gin to truly know the joy and love that is to be, a time for sharing gifts, joy and love. around the world. For them this will be a not fallen to an irreparable state. Consumer provoked by this holiday as we envision the It is a time of family and togetherness. On wrenchingly sad Christmas to endure. spending is once again gaining momentum picture of the Son of God as a babe in a this note I wish upon you all the wonder The terrible attacks on the United States for the Christmas holiday. Though busi- joyous Christmas Day filled with family and which occurred on September 11 have nesses may not be earning quite as much as love. changed the world forever. Gone is the in- previous years, things are not altogether that Merry Christmas to you all. nocence of our lives, the casual trust we bad. had in one another. The United States is All About Town The violence in the Middle East is per- now at war with terrorists. At this time the sisting. Israel and Palestine are intensifying action is confined to Afghanistan but the acts of aggression against each other and Christmas and filled with the Christmas spirit. conflict will not end there. After Afghani- the United States continues its onslaught The Christmas open houses in our local Ever since I can remember Christmas has stan action will move to other countries against Afghanistan and terrorism. There is stores add to the spirit of Christmas. This been my favorite time fo year. Even in time which harbour these men. And that con- a sense of unrest across the rest of the world. year again I will love it as my daughter and of tribulations I still like the Christmas sea- flict could last for months or even years. Things outwardly reek of doom and gloom I drive around at night and see the Christ- son. One of the joys of living in The Baha- Of even more concern is the escalating but the cheer of the season seems to loom mas lights and decorations. We will deco- mas is being able to talk about the real mean- conflict between Israel and the Palestin- brighter and stronger. The sense of fear and rate our tree and house, we will bake, go to ing of Christmas in the religious sense. I ians. That situation is dangerous and could uncertainty have been locked outside in the mass and enjoy each other’s company. For could do that in the United States as a young- flare up into a major problem with little cold as families prepare to celebrate the holi- Christmas is the celebration of the birth of ster but the Supreme Court decisions took warning. The world situation looks peril- day together in the comfort and security of Jesus and the season when just about the that away several years ago along with ous. their homes. whole Christian world pauses and really prayer in public schools. Here I can have a People in the our part of the world are Nestled within their homes, far removed means, “Peace on earth, good will toward manger scene in my classroom, I can talk now having to adapt to a different world, from the fury, families in The Bahamas and men.” of the birth of Jesus with my students and one of insecurity and fear. It is changing specifically on Abaco will begin preparing we can play carols if we wish. Scholarships the attitudes and ways of life for many of their holiday meals, rechecking gift lists and The privilege of doing these things is Two conversations in the past two days us. People fear to fly or to cross high put the finishing touches on decorations. something we take for granted. One of my cause me to write about Abaco Pathfinders bridges or to work in high rise buildings. Families sitting and chatting, gesticulate favorite issues of the Nassau Guardian is Scholarship Foundation. It is generally as- Parents are afraid to let their children go in Bahamian fashion about the excitement the one that comes out at Christmas with sumed by many persons that students are on on field trips. Some are buying gas masks of years past and anticipation of what’s to messages from religious leaders in the coun- full scholarships from Abaco Pathfinders. and emergencies supplies in fear of addi- come. It is one of the most wonderful times try. I enjoy reading their messages so much. The truth is only Keora Brown, who is at- tional attacks. The financial world has been of the year. It is a time to focus on together- This year Christmas for many will have tending college Louisiana State University, in turmoil. Travel has been curtailed, par- ness, love and the appreciation simply for added significance, especially for Ameri- is on a full scholarship but that is provided ticularly to large cities. Some are moving the gift of life and of others. cans. 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Maybe for all of us Parking Woes Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] we realize more deeply our own mortality but with the very bright op of immortality You park your car in front of the Chem- Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 in a much better place. ist Shop. You go in to make a purchase and Reporters/Writers: Alice Bain, Stephanie Humblestone, Isobel Sherman This year my Christmas feeling actually when you come out, behold, you are blocked Columnist / Graphic artist:Timothy Roberts started in October when my daughter started in because a vehicle has parked directly be- hind you. Ever happen to you? It is not just Contributors: Pat Elkins, Lee Pinder, Kathy Weldon telling me how wonderful the Christmas decorations were in stores in West Palm there but in many other places as well. Park- Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. Beach.. Then on Thanksgiving it was the ing is at a premium in downtown Marsh Harbour especially on Fridays. It shows how Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas first time she was able to see on television Subscribe NOW - Use the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These much Abaco is growing and it shows that (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail Town Planning must now see about areas order form on Page 9 seem like simple things, but they are beau- $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface tiful moments and make a person feel happy reserved for parking when plans for new buildings are being submitted. December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor for it? It stinks and needs to be investigated! Town Planning Is How did they miss the building set back Not Doing Its Job in the drawings? It is the first and most im- portant thing that they should be looking for. Dear Sir, The people of Marsh Harbour should de- Recent events have exposed the true na- mand the resignation of the Council as they ture of the Central Abaco District council obviously do not look at the plans and have and the Town Planning Committee. I refer demonstrated that they are not concerned to the new building under construction at with the public welfare. If they had any dig- Harbour View Marina. Town Planning nity, they would step down for their serious failed miserably by allowing this building blunder. If it was private enterprise, they to sit less than three feet from Queen Eliza- would have been fired on the spot for gross beth Drive and it effectively will eliminate negligence. visibility around this busy curve. This project A concerned resident will hamper any future road widening to the only approach to the cul de sac (dead end) Abaco Needs that encompasses the residential areas of Boat Harbour, Little Orchard, Eastern To Speak Up Shores and Pelican Shores which still have Dear Editor, much land to be developed. It’s been two years since Hurricane Floyd There were numerous other violations of ravaged Abaco. The hurricane of the cen- the law committed by the District Council tury! It took houses, roofs, docks, boats and in allowing this project to proceed and the even some of our sanity. It also appears to building continues to proceed without nec- have taken our government as well. The ab- essary staged building inspections. The sence of government support has been shock- Council is aware of their error but is reluc- ing. It is a good thing Abaco people know tant to rescind the approval for fear of be- how to take care of themselves. The only ing sued so they prefer to continue to create government agency Floyd could not get rid a traffic hazard and future traffic nightmare of was the tax collector. Abaco continues to rather than do the right thing. give way more than it gets, but this is noth- The approval of this project was in the ing new. This has been going on for two process for more than a year as it was con- different administrations. It’s interesting how sistently deferred. Then it finally squeaked there is no money for roads or an airport or through Town Planning. Since construction a decent school with a sporting facility but began, the project has been halted on nu- our government can waste twenty million merous occasions but the Council seems de- dollars a year on Bahamasair. We cannot termined to push this one through despite get a dock facility or sidewalks for our tour- other government departments objecting and ists but our government can waste twenty- its obvious errors and infractions of the law. five million dollars a year on ZNS. These Their decision will result in bigger prob- two businesses can and should be run by the lems with time but when the people wake private sector. Can you imagine what we up to the facts, the Council will be long gone. could do with forty-five million dollars? I Shouldn’t they be held liable for creating can. airport (much needed!) for ten years. This and what are you willing to do about it? such a hazard? The thing is, “Why is Abaco always at is our money but we don’t want to get in- Call your Prime Minister Ingraham at A serious problem. It will definitely pro- the short end of the stick?” Maybe it has to volved. As a result Abaco continues to be 242-327-5826 or write to P.O. Box CB duce a dangerous situation and the Council do with us. You know the saying the squeaky out of sight and out of mind in the 10980, Nassau, Bahamas. Call your MP has been made aware of the hazard. Should wheel gets the grease.” On Abaco we say government’s eyes. Until we get involved Robert Sweeting at 367-3877 or write P.O. someone get hurt, litigation against the nothing, not a squeak. Maybe we have done and demand more, we will continue to live Box AB 20012, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Council for knowingly creating this public it for ourselves for so long and have be- in a democratic dictatorship. Centralized Do your job to make sure that they do liability should not be difficult. Because of come so apathetic towards what government government will never change until we make their job. this precedence the Town Planning commit- has done with our money to demand better. it happen. Local government will never ex- In all the years I have been reading The tee now cannot refuse anyone wishing to When was the last time you wrote or called ist until we take the power back. This com- Abaconian the only time I have seen people build three feet from any public road and your PM or MP? I know Mr. Ingraham munity called Abaco is a powerful financial outraged and active was on the subject of a create other traffic hazards. thinks this is his government, but isn’t it our contributor to the public treasury. There is pool in Hope Town. How can a pool upset It is ironic that the government is cur- government? Or do we live in a democrati- no reason for us to take this poor treatment. so many people when we can’t even get a rently widening the road at the traffic light cally elected dictatorship? The question is do you want it to be better traffic light replaced in Marsh Harbour. and taking away the property for road wid- Is it OK that our children have to go to What will it take to move us to action? ening in front of Corner Value, B & D schools where the toilet does not work, Abaco Let’s Bring AboutLocated Changes upstairs in Marine and Barclays while less than a half where the lights don’t work, where they have Shoe Gallery D & S Plaza mile away on the same road they are allow- to go to other islands to compete in sports “The Store For All” Marsh Harbour, Abaco ing Harbour View Marina to build in the because we have no facilities? We know area normally reserved for road widening. what we get when we stick our heads in the Christmas So why did thy allow it and continue to push sand. Offering a wide Think about this for a moment. The gov- Inventory ernment has collected in excess of seven variety of Brand million dollars in departure taxes in the last now in Shoes & Accessories ten years. How much have they spent on stock Parts our airport? We have been getting a new Hardware & Fasteners Why. . . 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US$55 UK, Europe Surface Paints # Community events Mail to: PO Box 1556, Jupiter, FL 33468 - 1556 At the traffic light Subscribe Today or: PO Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas in Marsh Harbour Dec 01 10 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Church News AWANA Clubs hosted by the AWANA Leaders at that 11 a.m. service. Dressed in their uniforms Seminars Are Scheduled church. The conference was conducted by and with the flag bearers carrying the Baha- Are Active Kendall and Lucille Jones, the AWANA mian flag, the Christian flag and the A Health Expo will be held at the Marsh Harbour Seventh-day Adventist Church on The second week-end in November was missionaries for The Bahamas. AWANA flag, the leaders and clubbers On November 11 the first ever AWANA made an impressive sight as they marched January 9-10 followed by a Natural Rem- a busy one for the leaders of the AWANA edies Seminar on January 10-17. These will Clubs at Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel. On Sunday was held at Marsh Harbour Gospel into the sanctuary accompanied by the Chapel. The leaders, clubbers and many of AWANA song. The entire service was con- focus on preventive medicine, lifestyle re- November 10 they attended a conference at habilitation, health education and control- New Plymouth Gospel Chapel which was their parents and other relatives attended the ducted by the leaders and the Sparks, Chums and Pals participated by saying the mottos ling and eliminating chronic diseases. and Bible verses for each club. Please see Church Page 35

AWANA Club members were featured at a special AWANA service at Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel last month. The club members displayed their flags dressed in their colorful uniforms.

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$30 per person Reservations required Call 367-2700 • VHF Ch 16 December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 13 Police Report As Reported to Stephanie Humblestone Island Express staff at the Treasure Cay A Dundas Town resident reported on No- to a toilet tank cover among other things. A Marsh Harbour resident of Haitian de- Airport reported on November 25 that some- vember 30 that someone stole his $2,100 He did not wish to press charges but insists scent escaped while in custody at Marsh one stole $565 from a pouch. Honda compressor which was attached to she pay damages. Harbour Police Station. He had been re- A man reported on November 25 that his boat while moored at Starlite Seafood Correction manded by the Magistrates Court until No- someone smashed a glass door with a ce- dock in Dundas Town. He later notified po- vember 5th. Another prisoner escaped on ment block and broke into the Shell Station lice that someone was seen with the com- The theft reported to be on a boat at Conch November 6 while being placed in a hold- in Dundas Town. It has not been determined pressor and the police are following the lead. Inn in the last issue actually took place on a ing cell. He was captured by police officers what was stolen. It was reported on November 30 that boat docked at a boat slip nearby, not at a shortly after his escape. A Crown Haven resident complained to someone broke into the Batelco house on Conch Inn dock. A Hope Town resident reported on No- police on November 26 that his 16-year-old Pelican Shores through a smashed window. vember 6 a break-in to a property he was son was uncontrollable. The youth was re- A washing machine, dryer and two air con- care taking. Nothing appeared to have been leased on $300 bail with one surety to ap- ditioning units were stolen. stolen. pear in Court the following week. Three men from Nassau, Marsh Harbour Four men were arrested on November 12 A Grand Cay resident reported on No- and Andros were arrested on December 1 for possession of Indian hemp. One man was vember 29 that a lobster box was stolen con- at Marsh Harbour airport for possession of Your Company from Freeport, two were from New Provi- taining $20,000 from Rosie’s Dock on Grand marijuana with intent to supply. Could Be dence and another man from Hard Bargain. Cay. Police accused a couple from Grand A Crown Haven resident accused another The arrests were made on Moore’s Island. Cay. The lobster box and the money was person of threatening his life with a knife. Advertised Here All the accused were charged in the Magis- recovered. A Dundas Town man reported on Decem- trates Court on November 14. The Shell Service Station on Don MacKay ber 2 of a break-in to his residence through Call 367-3202 The manager of the Walker’s Cay Hotel Boulevard in Marsh Harbour was broken a smashed back door. A notebook computer reported on November 13 a theft by a staff into November 30 by removing the lock from along with other valuables were stolen. for Information member of $2091.75 in cash. the aluminum door. Cigarettes and candy A Dundas Town resident reported on De- A Marsh Harbour resident reported on worth approximately $35 were stolen. cember 3 that his girlfriend caused damage November 13 someone entered his residence and stole a Blue Yamaha gasoline generator valued at $1,800. CONCEPT A U.S. visitor from Indiana reported on November 14 a break-in at his room at the Convenience Store Conch Inn Resort in Marsh Harbour. His wallet, $400 and credit cards were missing. Boutique A man reported on November 14 that Boat Rentals someone stole roofing plywood and felt val- ued at $620 from his construction site on Groceries Queen Elizabeth Drive between Archer’s A great variety Building and the Seventh day Adventist Convenient location to all marinas Church in Marsh Harbour. at the Conch Inn in Marsh Harbour A Murphy Town woman reported on No- vember 24 that someone broke into her resi- Call 367-5570 - VHF 16 dence. Nothing appeared to have been sto- Open Daily 8:30 - 8:30 len. Happy Holidays The Abaco Inn

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Make us a part of your holiday! 14 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Motorcyclists Parade for Toy Drive By Alice Bain in the back of the designated pickup truck Department’s shiniest fire truck and an am- the fair was the visit by Santa Claus. In his The Scurvy Few Toys for Tots drive this got larger and larger. The assembled crowd bulance from Trauma One. The 1st Abaco traditional red garb and authentic long white year took place at the AID parking lot on feasted on grilled hamburgers and hotdogs Cub Scout pack was in attendance with many beard, Mr. Claus gave visiting children a December 9th. Skeet LaChance and the and the face painting booth became steadily of the scouts also taking part in the parade taste of what they will be expecting on the other motley members of Abaco’s own mo- more popular as more and more children as passengers on various motorcycles. 24th of this month and reminded them to be torcycle club organized the proceedings arrived. Simon Bethel bravely manned the cotton good or risk being moved to his “naughty” which kicked off with Father Stan’s bless- At 1:00 p.m. the bikes rolled out of the candy machine in the face of a long line of list and excluded from the gift-giving. In ing of the bikes - complete with sprinklings parking lot for the traditional parade joined clamoring youngsters, sating them with Please see Page 23 of holy water. Toys started to arrive shortly by the Marsh Harbour police motorcycle, sticky blue confection - but the highlight of Scurvy Few thereafter, and as the day wore on the pile the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire

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nity. Other beautification and maintenance And then some more lights. The decorating ures are life size and perfect in every detail Man-O-War projects not covered by local government doesn’t stop outside. Inside the house, a from Santa’s gold rimmed spectacles to Mrs. By Pat Elkins budget funds will also be included. Christmas tree of some sort graces every Claus’ beautiful hooded cape spangled with Wedding Larry Ford Concert room. Strands of lighted evergreen swag silver stars. beams and rafters. Charlie Brown and com- To share the Christmas joy the Shirleys Mark Albury and Kelly Albury were mar- Larry Ford and Company provided an- pany sing carols and ice skate on a mirrored sponsor the annual decorating contest. Judg- ried on September 22 at the New Life Bible other evening of inspirational music for the pond. A huge Christmas tree is the center ing will be held on December 15. Church in Man-O-War Cay. Mark is the son residents of Man-O-War. Even if one were of attraction. The large pile of gifts under- Open houses are providing an opportu- of Gerald and Suzanne Albury of Nassau. unable to attend the concert, thanks to the neath is guarded by Mr. and Mrs. Santa nity for friends and neighbors to get together Kelly is the daughter of Warren and Sherry sound system, most people in the settlement Claus. They will make sure there is no peek- Albury of Man-O-War Cay. The couple will could sit on their porches and hear the beau- ing until Christmas morning. The Claus fig- Please see Cays Page 19 reside in Nassau. Best wishes to them. tiful music. It was a lovely night with per- Public Meeting fect weather and the music drifted over the settlement on its way to heaven for the glory Drayton Pilcher As a result of posted correspondence from of God. Appropriately enough, Mr. Ford Manager “Woodes Rogers” and “Milo Butler” ques- visited on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.. tioning the use of community funds, a pub- OFFICIAL Man-O-War is truly blessed. Established 1929 ROLEX RETAILER lic meeting was held in November to estab- BAHAMAS lish the Man-O-War Management Board. Christmas Comes to MOW A Tradition of Shopping Excellence Seats were reserved in the front row for the Signs of Christmas are popping up ev- two gentlemen mentioned above, but unfor- erywhere. Thanks to the inspiration of Joe tunately, neither attended. and Bea Shirley, folks are going all out to The purpose of the Board is to provide a decorate for the holiday. Children can de- non-profit organization to administer vari- light to the sight of reindeer grazing under ous community projects that do not fall un- palm trees and Santas, more appropriately der the scope or legal function of the regu- dressed for snow, gazing toward the beach. lar Local Government operations and to al- There are angels and manger scenes and wise low the community to raise supplemental men and animals. Palm trees are full of lights funds. and “icicles” hang from eaves. The streets The initial board will be comprised of five are busy all evening as people, young and Man-O-War residents, Tony Albury, Dis- old, are out enjoying the signs of Christ- trict Council Member, Derek Lee, Richard mas. Roberts, Walter Sweeting and Scott The highlight of the evening is always a Weatherford. Ex officio members will be stop at the Shirleys. “Uncle Joe” has worked • WATCHES • JEWELLERY • PERFUMES the other two District Council Members. Ad- very hard this year and was put a little off • LEATHER • CIGARS • FUJI FILM ministrator Mr. Everette Hart is also invited schedule due to Hurricane Michelle. All is to attend all meetings. The Board will meet completed now and the yard is full of angels once a month. P.O. Box 529, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas and elves, lollipops and candy canes, and of (next to Mangoes Restaurant on the Harbour) The first proposed use of supplementary course, Santa! The elves are hard at work at TTel: (242) 367-2473 • Fax: (242) 367-2954 funds is for development of the “Point” prop- the Christmas village. The angels stand TTTel: (242) 367-2473 • Fax: (242) 367-2954 erty, the goal of which is to provide a fam- guard over Baby Jesus. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ily park and recreation area for the commu- And everywhere are lights, lights, lights. Best Wishes for a Happy WithWith BestBest WishesWishes Holiday Season! FForor TheThe HolidayHoliday SeasonSeason

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The Central Abaco area has been pre- paring for Christmas recently. Open houses, wine tastings, parties and decorating is un- der full swing. Bella’s had an open house with a bank representative to help with fi- nancing of new furniture. The Lazy Parrot Restaurant just north of Murphy Town had Sweet Emily (shown at left) for a night of Kaioke. More than 300 people responded to her appealing voice. The shops of Royal Harbour Village in Marsh Harbour together held an open house to allow shoppers to browse and choose gifts for the holidays. Many homes are decorated with hundreds of lights and even animated displays. Visitors are returning to Abaco and it looks like the holiday season will be a good one after all.

Bristol Cellars and Price Right sponsored a wine and cheese tasting at Sapodilly’s Restau- rant on December 6. It proved to be a very popular party. Shown above are, left to right, Mr. Jim Cates, Mr. George Kelly with Bristol Cellars from Nassau and Mr. Art Sands. Mr. Cates and Mr. Sands manage the Bristol Cellars business on Abaco. They expect to open their new store across from the burned out Golden Harvest before Christmas.

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George Harris Bernice Sawyer Store Manager Assistant Manager

Ian Roberts Raymond Sands Store Manager Assistant Manager

William Malone Robert Darville Store Manager Assistant Manager

Walter Curry Store Manager

Wanda Sands Chris Dean Office Manager Store Manager December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 21

resources can take some abuse but only up to Coastal Study From Page 7 a point. Since our resources are limited, care The government is wanting to develop sus- will have to be taken not to overburden them. tainable use of wetlands. Planning will allow Many difficult decisions will have to be made. some destruction but will keep it controlled. Mr. Silbert Mills, Chief Councillor for ‘Tis thethe season...season...‘Tis The other factor that was brought out was the Central Abaco District, brought up the that there needed to be much more coopera- fact that sea walls in Cooper’s Town and tion between government agencies. The Sandy Point have not been constructed after knowledge that one group has is not passed the shore line suffered much damage in Hur- on to any others. ricane Floyd in 1999. Hurricane Michelle The meeting was to get input from the group last month did further damage in both towns. as to what they felt were the major problems The storm extensively damaged the front facing Abaco. After their talks, the meeting street in Cooper’s Town which was con- was opened for participants to voice their con- structed and paved after Floyd. In Sandy cerns. The areas of concern which were com- Point the road into town is not passable at mented on the most were the protection of high tide. The consultants suggested that our ground water and the disposing of both sometimes there are alternate ways of deal- solid waste and other waste. The men ex- ing with problems which solve the problem plained that the water table can be protected in a better way. by controlling population density. Solid waste The consultants suggested that zoning of disposal will require a major project. Harbour towns or islands was a great tool in bringing pollution was discussed. Pump out stations in about development control. They recognized each harbour will be an easy and relatively that politically some areas will not tolerate low cost solution. Underground pollution is a zoning but it should be put into place where the residents can accept it. concern and will have to be addressed. All ...and we have all the decorations

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Sea Shore Villas Sea Shore Villas Sea Shore Villas Sea Shore Villas Sea Shore Villas Sea Shore Villas Tel: (242) 365-5028 • Fax: (242) 365-5083 e-mail: [email protected] December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 23 tender extraordinaire and founding Scurvy claimed to be the winner. A popular duck- Students Compete Scurvy Few From Page 14 Few member, P.O., whose attempt, al- ing booth featured the Scurvy Few’s own though not the farthest toss, was certainly St. FUB, who drew many adults and chil- By Alice Bain the islands, apparently, Santa gives his re- the hardest as the helmet exploded on im- dren of all ages to pitch softballs at a trigger The Rotary Club of Abaco sponsored a speech indeer a rest and does his rounds in a speed- pact. and douse him with a bucket of water - giv- contest on November 28 at the School Resource boat and on the back of a magic motorcycle. The Slow Bike race was also hotly con- ing a new definition to the term “good clean Center in Marsh Harbour. Mr. Drexel Major, The Helmet Toss was divided into men’s tested. The finalists were newcomer John fun.” This reporter gladly ponied up $2 for president of the Rotary Club, and Ms. Felamease and ladies’ categories, each contestant tak- Mitchell and “Shark” of the U.S. Military her own chance and had the great satisfac- Sawyer, representative from the Department of ing a turn to sling a cement-filled helmet as Vets motorcycle club. Shark and John, af- tion of going three for three. Education responsible for curriculum, presided far as they could. Jammin’ Jan, who also ter being tied for first (or last, as the case Attendance at the drive this year was over the proceedings. There were nine entrants provided musical accompaniment to the pro- might be) traded bikes and John, who had impressive. Many needy children all around from six local schools: S.C. Bootle High School, ceedings, won the ladies’ toss and Adrian done so well on his Yamaha scooter, found Abaco will be having a merrier Christmas Abaco Central High School, Agape Christian Knowles sent the helmet farthest in the that the Honda bike Shark was riding was in 2001 thanks to the efforts of the Scurvy School, Forest Heights Academy, Wesley Col- men’s. Special mention goes to local bar- not so easy to balance and Shark was pro- Few - tough guys with warm hearts. lege and St. Francis de Sales School. Entrants read short speeches on the theme of Mankind Is Our Business - the Rotary International theme for 2001, picked Rotary International. Speeches were judged by Mrs. Sandra Tough times Albury, a past president of the Abaco Rotary Club; Ms. Joyce Colby, manager of the Marsh Harbour branch of the Royal Bank of Canada, never last and Mr. Michael Lundy. Entrants were divided into two categories; one for grades six through nine and a second for grades ten through twelve. Tiffany Williams of Agape Christian School was but... awarded first prize for the younger category by default, as she was the only entrant. Rotary hopes for more entrants in this category for next year. Despite this, the category for grades 10-12 was hotly contested, and the participants made many tough people fine and persuasive speeches. Third place was awarded to Michelle Thurston of Abaco Cen- tral. A tie occurred for second place between do Jamal McIntosh of Wesley College and Lashanda McIntosh of S.C. Bootle. Alexis Sawyer of For- Come see us for a free financial est Heights won first prize in this category. This Rotary speech contest has been an an- health check and planning nual event, but was suspended for the two years following Hurricane Floyd. An essay and poster CCCOLINAOLINAOLINA contest on the same theme of Mankind Is Our Business is next on the agenda for the Rotarians, FINANCIAL and they plan a bicycle race to be held at Abaco Tel: (242) 367-4391/3 Central High this forthcoming January. Their participation in the community of young people Fax: (242) 367-4392 One block west of Barclays Bank in Marsh Harbour. is much appreciated.

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From the Free National Movement Branch Associations of North Abaco & South Abaco Greetings Constituencies I want to take this opportunity to May You Have A thank you for your support. I wish you the best of the Christmas Sea- Safe and Happy son. Holiday May the New Year bring you health and prosperity. 24 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Local Government at Work Licensing Board, summarized the Solomon’s groceries and snack foods seems to be the bers have a lot of discretion and must make Abaco case where their displayed license al- area they are venturing into. the best decision for the overall community. lows wholesale and retail groceries but, in Mr. Knowles did say that new licensing He noted that all applicants have the right of Central Abaco Council 28 Nov 01 fact, they are selling housewares, appliances, legislation has been recommended to govern- appeal. Applicants for Shop Licenses can ap- furniture, television sets, air conditioners and ment and will likely be incorporated into law peal to Council and subsequently to the Min- A meeting was scheduled but was not held other items outside the scope of groceries. at some future date. He alluded to many in- ister if they choose. The law dictates that ap- due to a lack of a quorum. This was to dis- The Board had received a letter objecting to stances where the licensing laws have not kept plicants for liquor licenses can appeal only to cuss the findings of the committee designated Solomon’s Abaco broad sales policy. pace with changes in merchandising. the Supreme Court for redress. to investigate the Harbour View Marina prob- An earlier license used the term “club” Within the past year a list of license cat- In the preset situation with Solomon’s lem. Although not an official meeting, those which the local board could not define using egories has been given the local Licensing Abaco, it was suggested that they be asked to present advised Administrator Hart and Chief the available licensing material. Board. Although this tends to define various reapply and comply with the present category Councillor Silbert Mills that Mr. Troy Cor- Mr. Knowles explained that the “club” con- categories of shops, an applicant could ask listing. nea of Harbour View Marina did produce ap- cept originally was for a membership organi- that his license include several different cat- In the case of the City Market application proved plans for his project signed by Town zation selling a broad range of goods but that egories which Licensing Board has the au- which was recently approved in principle, Planning members. there is no basis in the licensing laws or regu- thority to approve. It was concluded that Town Planning mem- lations for a license to bear ths designation. Mr. Knowles stressed that the Board mem- Please see Local Govt. Page 25 bers did not act in the best interest of the town Although there is no provision for the mem- in allowing a two story building on the water- bership or “club” concept, it was allowed front and approving a concrete building on years ago as a method for a company to ex- the side of the road without regard to the re- pand their merchandise but restrict public ac- quired 25-foot setback. cess by membership. This would limit the It was noted that the marina was proceed- Happy Holidays exposure and protect smaller competing busi- ing with the job as stated in their application nesses. although it was said that the two story build- Another issue concerned the transfer of a ing and the construction at the road’s edge license from one party to another when a busi- should not have been allowed. ness is sold. It was explained that shop li- from the staff of Mr. Cornea was to be advised that the censes are not transferable but that new own- project could proceed. ers must make application to continue in the A & K Liquors [Ed: Mr. Cornea recently complained to business and it is generally conceded that the The Abaconian that published statements re- new license will br granted in the normal porting Council business made it appear that Central Liquors course of business. Harbour View Marina had “. . .gone ahead Currently shop licenses have no expiration with some aspects of the project which are date and are valid as long as the ownership Spanky’s Liqours believed to be outside the scope of the appli- remains the same and the business is conducted cation.” He was upset that this reflects poorly and in the same location. Shop licenses are issued on his standing in the community by implying to a location and an owner and must be re- he was building illegally. The Abaconian was applied for if the business moves to a new Rosie & Sons Retail Outlet only relating the discussion in the Council on location. November 28. (next to Abaco Hardware - Marsh Harbour) In the case of Solomon’s Abaco, the new It is now apparent to Local Government owners should have applied for a new license that the Harbour View Marina expansion is listing the categories of merchandise intended within the scope of the original application to be sold when the business changed hands which was approved and a permit paid for. several years ago. Mr. Cornea assures The Abaconian that the Questions were asked about gas stations completed project will be real asset to the which now sell food and groceries in appar- community.] ent violation of their shop license to sell pe- Central Abaco Licensing 4 Dec 2001 troleum products. The chairman of the Licensing Authority Mr. Knowles and Mr. Williams said there in Nassau, Mr. Conrad Knowles, and the is no provision for this in the Licensing Act Deputy Chairman, Mr. Jeffrey Williams, or regulations. It has been allowed as the gas came at the request of the local Licensing station owners face declining profits. In view Board to clarify several pending issues. of this, the gas stations have been allowed to Mr. Paul Swain, Chairman of the local increase their merchandise line. Convenience

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explained that the request applied to three mem- craft sales were mentioned. location at Ocean View Park. bers who had been absent for three consecutive Committee member Mike Malone said simi- There was much discussion including a prob- meetings without any notification to the Com- lar request went to government years ago but lem of how to keep the area clean. One member Local Govt. From Page 24 mittee as to their absence or intentions. This was that nothing has been heard from central govern- felt a park was not a proper location. done on the recommendation of the Senior Deputy ment. These recent requests seem to parallel simi- Chairman Silbert Mills pointed out that BEC objections were presented to the Board by attor- Administrator when asked for advice. lar requests of several years ago. got approval in principle for the project about ney Frederik Gottlieb that the company is not Administrator Everette Hart mildly rebuked Administrator Hart expressed disappointment three years ago. A unanimous vote was against Bahamian owned and therefore is not allowed to the Committee for not making more effort to that Marsh Harbour Committee members were the park site for the seashore terminal. be in the retail business as prescribed by govern- communicate, both collectively and individually. not at the recognition dinner given Deputy Ad- An application to use the Dundas Town clinic ment policy. He felt the Committee should make more effort ministrator Alexander Flowers when he left building for a funeral home was defeated after It was noted that the company has Bahamian to contact errant members and that the members Abaco for the Administrator’s job on San Salva- much discussion. It was felt that a funeral home shareholders who must be protected also. A re- must advise the Committee when they cannot dor. Committee members informed him that beside a school was not in the best interest of the quest for an additional City Market store in attend a meeting. He did not want to see mem- they were not notified. He said the invitation had community. The Committee will write to the Nassau was refused due to the proposed area bers removed as it is an expensive exercise for been given to Council for dissemination to the Ministry of Health, which is in charge of the being adequately served by existing grocery stores government to hold elections for dismissed or various committees and statutory boards. Com- building, to either have it restored as a clinic or and the fact that there was foreign ownership. resigning members. The present term is over in mittee members were unanimous in their disap- assigned to the town for a museum, library or They had twelve supermarkets in New Provi- six more months and Mr. Hart asked that mem- pointment at not being advised of the event. other town use. A private school is leasing the dence at one time but have only nine now due to bers try to work together to the conclusion of old Dundas Town school building and uses the fires over the years. Dundas Town Committee 5 Dec 2001 this term. restrooms in the deserted clinic . The Commit- Mr. Knowles and Mr. Williams advised the BEC’s request for an underground pipeline Several days ago Mr. Patrick Bethel had asked tee will recommend that the school continue to Board members to use common sense and make from Ocean View Park to the generation station to make a presentation and he was invited to do use the restrooms for the balance of the school decisions based on the needs of their commu- on S.C. Bootle Highway was reviewed again. A so at this time. He was concerned with the lack term. nity. The rules and regulations may appear to be comprehensive letter from Environmental Health of road markings at several dangerous locations The Dundas Town Committee was disap- ambiguous or ill defined at times but this is partly was read essentially giving their approval pro- on the “tourist strip” which he loosely defined as pointed that the Ministry of Health had not given to allow the Board leeway in making appropri- viding an extensive list of laws, regulations, con- the stretch between Wally’s Restaurant and the them notice that the building was available and ate decisions. ditions and concerns were adequately met. Their ferry dock. He was pleading for a few more would not be restored as a clinic. No firm decisions were made in this informa- approval was based on technical issues and not lines while the equipment was still in the area tive meeting and these issues remain to be re- the esthetics or appropriateness of the seashore and “cat eye” reflectors on the highway similar solved at a future licensing meeting. to what Sandy Point has done on the highway to Mr. Conrad Knowles holds the position of the south. He reiterated five recent instances Deputy Governor General as well as the Chair- where he has comforted individuals nearly hit man of Licensing for New Providence and is RUBBER STAMPS by vehicles oblivious to the pedestrian. SELF-INKING OR TRADITIONAL one of the longest serving appointed members of The Committee accepted his comments but Colours - black blue red green and purple central government in Nassau. had no foreknowledge of the line marking Round Stamps up to 1.75” Diameter Marsh Harb. Town Committee 4 Dec 01 scheme, the work schedule or the details of the This was the first meeting in many months in contract. They became aware of the work as the Two colour self-inking dater, and numbering stamps available which all members were present. lines began appearing on the roads. The meeting began with Committee member Discussions then focused on several pieces of BEACON’S BOOK HOUSE David Williams asking why the Chairman had government land in Marsh Harbour and present ABACO SHOPPING CENTER written the Minister asking that he be removed and earlier requests for these for community TEL/FAX: 367-5363 from the Committee. Chairman Yvonne Key projects: a library, park and area for straw and Season's Greetngs from BEC

The management and staff of BEC Abaco ex- tend to our customers the very best for the Holi- day Season. We trust that you will en- joy prosperity and health in the coming year. BEC appreciates your support and looks forward to providing you with quality electricity ser- vice for the new year and beyond. 26 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 27 28 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Viewpoint . . . Abaco Drivers By Alice Bain sold enough cosmetics to merit a pink - then slowly bullying your way into the in- bling by on the packed-dirt parking lot have I used to claim when I was younger and Cadillac from that company does not worry tersection and exiting with all haste in the it covered again. But that’s beside the point. more naive that I could safely drive a car about paltry things like speed limits and blind desired direction. Last week, I was involved in my first colli- anywhere in the world because I had learned corners. They know they’re God’s special I know I’m not the best driver in the sion in ten years. Coming into town on the how to drive in South Florida, on the wind- children. They’ve passed me doing 90 pmh world, but I generally manage to stay out of highway just as it passes through Govern- ing mountain roads of North Carolina and on the freeway, and the State Troopers turn trouble, which should count for something. ment Subdivision, I was behind a large, beat- on the infamous streets of Nassau. Having a blind eye. A strange twist of fate has lately awarded up pickup truck which at some point in its lived in Marsh Harbour for three years now, The legendary Nassau traffic needs no me with a soccer-mom style minivan. Al- career had been painted white. Coming up I will admit that this claim was part of the belaboring. Most of us have been unfortu- though it is slowly filling up with junk (at the hill, the truck stopped abruptly just at arrogance of youth. Abaco combines the nate enough to experience it. My mother this moment, three stacks of clean, folded the crest, and I stopped about fifteen feet worst aspects of all three places! drives around in it every day, and when I laundry, a badminton racket, a 20 poound behind it. Before I even had time to wonder In South Florida as some of you may have visit her I let her do the driving for both of bag of rice and an orphaned telephone), I about this strange behavior, I realized the found, it is possible to obtain a driver’s li- us. It’s not that I’m afraid to get behind the do try to keep it in a relatively clean condi- cense without the prerequisite of knowing wheel, but she has a spanking new Honda tion. I scrub the dust off it once a week, and Please see Drivers Page 29 how to drive. My first license was from the Accord, and if anyone’s going to put a ding half an hour later the container trucks rum- State of Florida, and the practical portion in it, it’s going to be her! of the test did not involve actually leaving Abaco traffic is idiosyncratic. We have the parking lot. In Florida the real test is out the overloaded trucks, but they generally stay Abaco Tug & Transport on the streets in a sort of real-life “Deathrace well under the speed limit. Drivers here 2000.” Hazards include small pickup trucks “burn rubber” more often than any other Tug & Barge Work piled high with mattresses speeding along at place I’ve ever lived, and I’m not entirely Available for Charters 80 miles per in the slow lane of I-95, Mr. convinced that this has only to do with the Sand & Rock Deliveries and Mrs. Magoo putting along at 35 mph in slickness of the roads. The road to Treasure Container & Building Material Deliveries the fast lane in a Buick the size of a single- Cay frightens the life out of me sometimes; wide trailer, Don Johnston weaving in and it’s almost as winding as the average West- Marine Construction & Development out of traffic in a $150,000 Porsche while ern North Carolina road (minus the cliffs Boulders • Dock & Sea Wall Construction talking on a handheld cell phone and smok- and the grade) but the traffic goes much, Hi Tide Boat Lifts • Dredging ing a cigar and arrogant Quebecois, who much faster down here. I’ve had to dust off drive erratically and curse at everyone and my Nassau driving skills since the traffic Excavation • Land Clearing get away with it because nobody can under- light was downed in Hurricane Michelle. Trenching • Drilling • Blasting stand a word they say. Think of a combina- This involves making sure that the other On the waterfront at the end of the Key Club Road tion of Peter Sellers (as Clouseau) and drivers see you, are aware of your inten- P.O. Box AB20285, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Walter Matthau (in his “Grumpy Old Men” tions and do not want to wreck their vehicles Phone 367-4879 / 367-5205 • Fax 367-4018 role), multiply that by two hundred, give (this last should never be taken for granted) them all mid-size sedans and you’ve got the French Canadian contingent on any given day in January on the streets of Fort Lau- derdale. North Carolina may sound pretty tame to MAN-O-WAR HARDWARE anyone who hasn’t lived there, but veterans know otherwise. Finding a level spot any- where in the western third of the state is Non-Corrosive #1 LUMBER almost impossible - it’s the best place in the Plain & Pressure Treated world to find out just how good your brakes Hardware An Extensive Selection of really are. Roads climb up and down hills at Pine, Fir, Cypress impossibly steep and awkward angles, and Brass, Stainless & Monel driving on a winding mountain road with a Teak & Mahogany sheer drop-off on one side of the road is not Bolts, Nails & Screws for the faint of heart. Hinges & Barrell Bolts Interior, Exterior During my years there, I once took a couple of friends of mine from Texas on a Stainless Steel & Marine spin along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hum- ming along at a good clip, about 45 mph Huricane Clips Deliveries Arranged PLYWOOD (the speed limit), I was telling them all about from Green Turtle Cay this or that mountain, about the legend of to Little Harbour Buzzard Rock (just across the valley) when For Quotes or Information Call Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas I glanced over at my friends. My passen- Walter Sweeting or Arthur Elden We monitor VHF Ch 69 Phone 242-365-6011 • Fax 365-6039 gers were both clinging to the side of the car farthest from the cliff, and the one in the back seat was turning a little green. Driv- ing to the next exit road, I was passed on a blind corner by a sixtyish lady in a pink “Mary Kay” Cadillac. Any woman who has

Congratulations to Celena Russell On getting a perfect report card From Momma & Poppa, Mommy, Peter & Alissia and Aunts & Uncles December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 29 out even stopping to check that I was all Season’s Greetings Drivers From Page 28 right. After swearing a blue streak at his South From Page 4 receding tailgate, I proceeded cautiously Cherokee is a wonderful place at truck was in reverse and was bearing down over the hill to find that there had been an There will be the usual visit from Santa Christmastime, but we mustn’t forget there are on me! accident on the other side as well. The mo- and the handing out of gifts at the school many people in this world who are not as fortu- In my rear-view mirror I could see other torists involved were not as lucky as I was, Christmas party which will be held on De- nate as ourselves. We don’t have to be reminded traffic coming up behind me - I had nowhere and it appeared that both cars would need cember 17th in the schoolhouse. A luncheon that the terrible acts of terrorism of September to go! I laid on the horn and frantically waved body work. will be held afterwards. 11th in the New York affected us all and will my hands and yelled, but the driver of the Just this morning I was witness to more probably continue to do so for many years to truck was oblivious. BOOM! Luckily, the Get Well Wishes “fowl play” on the roads of Marsh Harbour come. Maybe we cannot reach the whole world, truck was not going very fast and my bumper We are happy to see that Mavis and - one of Lou Schneider’s geese was run over but we can reach out and help someone right held up like a champ. My license plate has Bateman Sands are back home after both by a speeding pickup truck. It might even here at home. This Christmas let us do our small seen better days, but it’s still readable and had to go to the States to have special sur- have been the same truck now wearing part part by pledging to be more loving to our family, the rest of the van is unscathed. gery. We hear they will be going back to of my paint job on its rear bumper. I think, friends and neighbours this holiday season. The driver of the truck gave me a smile Fort Lauderdale soon and hope they have a in the final analysis, that we’re all lucky it After all who couldn’t use a little more and a friendly wave as he drove away with- speedy recovery and enjoy the holiday with “Love.” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. was only a goose that got hit and not a hu- their family. man. The roads here are more dangerous than ever, and we all need to be more alert and cautious.

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The Conch Inn Marina The Moorings Yacht Charters The Conch Inn Hotel The Conch Inn Hotel and Marina • Deep water berths for vessels up to 120 ft. • The Best Sailing Vacations In The World! • Hotel rooms with garden & harbour views PO Box AB20469, Marsh Harbour, Abaco • Marsh Harbour’s premier marina • Prestige Class crewed yacht charter • Fresh water swimming pool Ph 242-367-4000 • Fax 367-4004 • Full service with 80-slips • Sailing Sloops and cats 35 ft. - 47 ft. • The Bistro restaurant and bar Email: [email protected] • Texaco fuel station • Power catamarans 37 ft. • Full service dive center www.moorings.com Come and experience the beauty of the Bahamas. We’re waiting to take your lines. 30 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 More School News tennis by young people as well as adults. broadcast. back from the community has been positive. School From Page 5 Yet the sporting authorities on Abaco are Mr. Fletcher McIntosh is sponsoring the Listen, Abaco, every week to the Abaco not concerned that there are no public courts half hour program. The school wishes to Central High School on the air. nis racquets of the Tennis Club at Abaco to play on. Tennis is one of the life long thank Mr. Fletcher as the students appreci- Central High School. Mr. Bobby Russell, a New Principal Brings Order sports and with such high interest in the sport ate this support. Originally the school was local tennis pro, donated ten racquets to the at our school, it would be nice if a court going to broadcast a 15 minute program but Abaco Central has a new principal who club at an assembly held on November 30. could be built next to the basketball court in thanks to Mr. Fletcher, they are now able arrived the beginning of this school year. Mr. Russell is all for fostering the sport in Murphy Town. to broadcast a 30 minute program. Central Abaco. Currently there are 34 mem- So far they are having fun and the feed- Please see School Page 35 bers in the club and 20 do not have racquets. Radio Program Is Begun These 10 will aid the program greatly. Mrs. A new program aired for the first time Isobel Sherman and Mr. Camaru Raheim on Radio Abaco on November 29. Abaco accepted the racquets on behalf of the school Central High School New Program will be and the Tennis Club. on every Thursday from 3:30 to 4 p.m.. The Tennis Club meets each Thursday Newscasters are Michelle Thurston, Head on the basketball court in Murphy Town ad- Girl, Devaughn Edgecombe, Head Boy and jacent to the high school. The next item grade 12 student and school prefect Ronnie needed by the club is a net which they can Ferguson. Michelle and Ronnie are the co set up on the court in order for the students anchors with Devaughn being the sports to learn how to hit the ball over the net. broadcaster. The students write the news There is a large interest in the sport of themselves and travel to Radio Abaco to

The Tennis Club at Abaco Central High School has proved to be a very popular one. However, many of the students did not have rackets. Tennis pro Bobby Russell, behind the two rackets, kindly donated 10 rackets. They now need a net which they can set up for practice. J & J ELECTRIC BILL JOHNSTON MIKE JORGENSEN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS

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Emergency Services Bonefish Guides Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Sandy Point Cherokee Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 ‡7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 ‡5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock (to / from airport) ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel ...... $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:15 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Airport to Conch Inn ...... $10.00 + $3 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Harbour View ...... $10.00 + $3 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Golden Harvest ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $ 8/$12 Children $4/$6 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay BYS ...... $12.00 + $3 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Dove Plaza ...... $10.00 + $2 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Marsh Harbour ...... $10.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Stop light ...... $10.00 + $3 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Crossing Beach David Albury ...... 365-6059 Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 Dundas Town...... $10.00 + $3 Green Turtle Ferry Government Dock ...... $10.00 + $3 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Ambassador Inn ...... $10.00 + $3 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Murphy Town ...... $14.00 + $4 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Eastern Shores ...... $15.00 + $4 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 ‡ Provides ride from town Spring City ...... $15.00 + $5 Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Airport Treas. Cay B ...... $65.00 + $ 5 Abaco Adventures C&G Restaurant ...... $ ...... 367-3227 Little Harbour ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Daily 10 am Sunday 12 noon Conch Inn Bistro ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Guana Cay to Treasure Cay - Daily 4 pm Sunday 3 & 5 pm Everyone Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 Daily Bread (lunch) ...... $ ...... Fares One Way $10 • Round Trip $20 • Charter any time Big Mangrove ...... $50.00 + $10 reads The Flippers ...... $$ ...... 367-4657 Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Abaconian Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 Jamie’s Place ...... Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 Abaco Marinas Rentals Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 Slips Fuel Phone Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch) ...... 367-2615 • Marsh Harbour Ferry dock to: Walker’s Cay Marsh Harbour Lacaye ...... $ ...... 367-4910 Great Abaco Beach ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F .... 353-1252 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 Abaco Towns ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Green Turtle Cay Conch Inn ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Mavis Country Kitchen ..... $ ...... 367-2002 Bluff House ...... 15 ...... F .... 365-4200 Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Pop’s Place...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 BYS ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Sapodill ...... $$$ ...... 367-2498 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Sharkees ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3535 Stop Light ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Subway ...... 367-2798 Government Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Government Clinic ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Dundas Town Western Auto ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Man-O-War Ferry Dock ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 National Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Murphy Town Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Marsh Harbour Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy ...... 367-5331 No children under three years to be charged. Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Boat House ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 • Northern Abaco Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 T. Cay Airport to Treasure Cay ...... $14 + $6 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 Donnie’’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Club Soleil ...... $$$ ...... 366-0003 TC Airport to Bronks ...... $10 + $5 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2163 TC Airport to Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 TC Airport to Ferry dock ...... $5 + $3 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Hollywood Temptations TC Airport to Bahamas Star ...... $14 + $6 Hope Town Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$ ...... 366-0095 TC Airport to Moxey ...... $14 + $6 Hope Town Marina.... 16 ...... 366-0003 Shell Hut Cart Rentals ...... 365-4188 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 TC Airport to Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Guana Cay Rudy’s Place...... $$$ ...... 366-0062 TC Airport to Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Man-O-War TC Airport to Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F .... 366-0065 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 TC Airport to Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Spanish Cay Man-O-War Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 TC Airport to Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 TC Airport to Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Guana Cay Guana Cay TC Airport to Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 TC Airport to Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Guana Beach Resort 22 ...... F .... 365-5133 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 TC Airport to Fox Town ...... $60 + $5 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Hope Town Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 TC Airport to Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Boats coming from U.S. can clear at Walker’s Cay, Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Mermaid Cafe ...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour. TC Airport to Marsh Harbour ...... $65 + $5 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Floyds ...... 365-5133 TC Airport to Marsh Harbour RT ...... $85 + $5 Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Treasure Cay TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Medical Services TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Marsh Harbour Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Island Boil & Sports Bar . $$ ...... 365-8849 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic .... 365-0300 Treasure Cay Traveller’s Rest...... 365-8654 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic 365-4028 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Green Turtle Cay Air Lines Serving Abaco Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 C & C Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Claridge’s & Chris’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ... 365-8288 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 JIC Boat & Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Bahamasair - Nassau & W Palm B ...... 367-2095 Dive Shops Resort Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Continental Connection - Miami Marsh Harbour Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Discover - Orlando Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Abaco Beach Dive Shop ...... 367-4646 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Wrecking Tree Rest. Hope Town Island Express ...... 367-3597 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-772-9808 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Sandy Point Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Guana Cay Dive shop ...... 365-5178 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Tours & Excursions Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay JIC Divers Down ...... 365-8465 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Abaco Outback - by kayak ...... 367-5358 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within the Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Treasure Cay Bahamas Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 32 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001

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The first Multi-Purpose Low Speed Vehicle engi- ....Practical neered for both street and turf, with a street speed Affordable... of 25 mph. Designed with a 72 volt DC motor and ....Versatile microprocessor controller for superior perfor- Functional... mance. Model E825/LSV features include: ....Safe! • Four wheel hydraulic brakes • Automotive style seat belts • Full exterior lighting Global • Windsheild wiper • Rack & pinion steering Electric • 72 volt Trojan low maintenance battery system Motorcars, LLC • Washable interior • Dual mirrors A dangerous fire consumed the TNT Service Station at the corner of S.C. Bootle A Subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. Highway and South Side Road in Murphy Town on December 2. The fire oc- curred at mid day while the station was open. Five trucks responded, four from Prices Starting aating ttt the Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department and one from the Dundas Town .00 Volunteer Fire Department. The flames quickly destroyed the building but fire $9,960 fighters were able to contain the fire to keep it from engulfing adjacent vehicles, For more information call the fuel storage tanks and other volatile chemical containers. Water was sup- plied by two pumps from a pond about 1000 feet away to battle the fire.The Ph: (242) 367-2840 cause of the fire is not known.The station was leased by Mr. Basil Wilmore of from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Murphy Town. Ask for Heath

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FNM Raffle Awards a Car Dance Troupe Performs in Green Turtle Cay The Abaco Cultural Society pre- sented the Momentum Dance Company of Miami, Florida, in two performances on December 8. They took place at the Garden Theatre at the home of renown artist Alton Lowe. The matinee perfor- mance for young people portrayed the history of civilization from cave man days through the technology era. The one hour production was well received by the children. The evening perfor- mance offered a variety of works both classic and modern. This is one of several events spon- sored by the Abaco Cultural Society. Earlier in December they offered a musical concert featuring local singers as well as professional vocalists. The Free National Movement held a fund raising transportation raffle which cli- maxed on December 8 with a drawing at Sawyer’s Market in Marsh Harbour. Shown above is Jack Albury, President of the South Abaco Branch of the FNM party, read- ing the winning raffle tickets. The winners were Roger Pinder, 1 st place winning a 2001 Daihatsu, Jonathan Cheeatow 2 nd place - bicycle, Sir Durward Knowles 3 rd place - tricicle, Hercules Clarke 4 th place - scooter and Ofnel Anne 5 th place - rollerblades.

Quality Star Auto Service Station And Garage Don MacKay Blvd., Marsh Harbour THE PLACE FOR YOUR ENTIRE The entire Management and Staff of Abaco Outboard Engines Ltd. would AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK NEEDS like to express our heartfelt “thanks” to all of those whose continuing patronage We stock a wide variety of parts and tyres. If you need an item that is not in stock, we will quickly import it for you throughout the years have kept us in business to serve you...our loyal customers! Open 7 am - 7 pm Monday thru Thursday Merry Christmas, and a Safe and Prosperous New Year! 7 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday Tel: (242) 367-2979 Season’s Greetings Each office independently owned and operated Abaco Agents Phone: 242-367-2992 Brent Cartwright Fax: 242-367-4800 Mailin Sands Email: [email protected] Chris Farrington Making Real Estate Real Easy Beth Ruzicka Bill Johnston LIGHTBOURN REALTY Featuring the finest in residential, commercial, vacation homes and investment properties.

An island style two story owner built home situated in lovely Man-O- A 2 bedroom, 1 bath home nestled in the heart of Great Guana Cay. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home was owner-built 2 years ago. This island War. The bottom story is currently used as a rental and upstairs as This home is already established in the rental market and would be style home is in immaculate condition and features a 17,000 gallon rainwater the main residence. The entire building consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 ideal for a vacation home. All new doors and windows and a new water cistern, solid maple kitchen cabinets and is offered fully furnished.-$355,000 baths. This home is only one lot away from an Atlantic Beach and is maker-$169,900 offered completely furnished.-$475,000

Uniquely situated home on Hope Town’s picturesque harbour. Fea- This well equipped home sits on a double elevated lot comprising of almost an acre of Unique harbour front offering in Marsh Harbour - An immaculate 3/2 tures 4 beds, 4 baths, an open living, dining and kitchen with an office land that offers fantastic sea views. The home features 1 bed, 1bath, an open kitchen, home with an additional waterfront lot that offers a 23' x 70' boat slip off to the side, extensive outdoor patios with a large dock. The home living and dining room, two patios, and a laundry room upstairs with 2 beds, 1 bath, with deep water draft. The home is on an interior lot with the vacant lot is less than 5 years old, has an 18,000 gallon cistern and runs 137' on kitchen and living room down stairs. There are two adjacent lots, each being over of over 18,000 square feet on the harour to build a dream home. the water. 10,000 square feet, that can be purchased with or without the home. Call today to list your property with us or inquire about our many listed properties. Located one building east of Memorial Plaza. P.O. Box AB 20900, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Green Turtle Agent • Chris Farrington - 242-365-4465 34 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Obituaries of Relatives and Friends The funeral for Margarita “Aunty grandchildren Jermain Williams, Shanrika Bert Cooper; aunts Eliza and Marie McIn- friends. Maggie” Cooper, 69 was held on Decem- Bain, Ramond Simonze and Keno Williams; tosh, Cleotha, Thelma and Villamae The funeral for Louisa “Mama Visa” ber 1 in the Church of God Cathedral in nieces Janet and Jerusa Williams, Lawanda Edgecombe; uncles Medius Edgecombe and Please see Obituaries Page 39 Cooper’s Town. Officiating was Bishop Williams Bain, Phillippa and Nerissa McIn- Charles Jones and many other relatives and Archilus Cooper assisted by Elder Clayton tosh, Kenra Gibbs, Raquel Clement, Alteta, McIntosh. Interment was in the South Side Cindy, Hillary, Melinda, Dashna and Abaco Marine Construction Garden in Cooper’s Town. Stephanna Kemp, Tanya Williams, She is survived by her husband, Joseph Sherrimae Delancey, Victoria Bootle, Lisa Docks • Sea Walls Cooper; sons Lionel, Ivan, William, Sr., Cooper and Lanitia Rolle, Rosmary and Gary Cooper; daughter Sherrilean Newbold, Veronica McIntosh, Catrell and Marinas • Dredging Russell; son-in-law Robert Russell; broth- Maryann Williams and Bianca Edgecombe; All stainless steel fasteners ers Rudy and Nathan Laing; daughters-in- nephews Dwight, Hank, Cameron, Rickey law Hortence, Melvern and Lynette Coo- and Malcus Williams, McArthur and Design • Drafting • Permitting • Etc. per; grandchildren Nekisha; Shantell, Alexander McIntosh, Jamie and Cameron “Quality Marine Construction” Kendrick, Krisy, Nadia, William Sr. Demi, Edgecombe, Justin, Michael, Jason, Chris- 242-366-0224 • Fx 242-366-0434 • email: [email protected] Garvin, Whitney, Ricardo, Marlyncia Coo- topher and Michael Kemp, Flint Bullard and per, Lashanda, Elkino, Leonardo, Angelica and Jarvin Russell, Donnell Reckley, An- drea Saunders and Samantha Williams; grandsons-in-law Tyrone Reckley and Frederick Williams; great grandchildren Tyleasha Reckley, Casey Williams, Garthea Brokers Roberts, Kavon Gardiner, Lester Anne Albury Butterfield, Nathan Jr., John and Javon Marcellus Roberts Saunders; sisters-in-law Macy, Estelle, Neta, Vivian and Lillian Cooper, Cleota (242) 365-8538 Ph Edgecombe, Vernie Smith, Sheila Adderley (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax and Dorothy Laing; brothers-in-law Rev. Archilus, Samuel Hartman, Charlie, Eric Member and Henry Cooper and Rudy Smith; neph- Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists ews; nieces and many other relatives and ROYAL PALM $676,500 friends. The funeral service for Elise Davis, 71, Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool SANDPIPER BEACH of Moore’s Island was held on December 1 Phase I 3 bed / 3 bath - 15 ft. wide slip $266,000 "Point of View" 3 bed / 2 ½ bath split level open at the Zion Baptist church in Murphy Town. Phase II 3 bed / 3 bath - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 concept home with cathedral ceilings and skylights. Officiating was Pastor A.B. Lewis. Inter- ATLANTIS Master bedroom suite accesses large ocean-side deck ment was in the Murphy Town Public Cem- Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool with beach, beach and more beach $1,476,000 etery. Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES with boat slip $182,000 She is survived by daughters Edimae "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully Duncombe, Helen Davis and Barbara Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath with boat slip $194,000 furnished. Living / dining / kitchen downstairs, bed Russell; brother Harrison Gaitor; step- rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure daughter Ellamae Swain; sisters-in-law Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Cay beach $431,000 Jennie Stuart, Edith Clarke, Maxine Gaitor, “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island MARINERS COVE Leoine Davis, Minivera Davis, Curlean simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool Davis and Verleta Davis; brothers-in-law with half bath. Waterfront view from master Garden/Pool View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $ Kenneth, Labon, Hencil and Ronald Davis; bedroom and open concept living / dining / 70,000 grandchildren Vernie, Eskin, Princess, kitcen $430,500 2 bed / 1 bath beginning at $105,000 Alex, Jermaine, Timmy, Sharnique, Larry, CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD Frisco, Oprah and Velma; great grandchil- Marina View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $ 78,000 dren; nieces; nephews and many other rela- 2 bed / 1½ bath beginning at $121,000 "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot tives and friends. VILLAS with unlimited opportunity for building your dream The funeral for Anna Mae Kemp, 57, Ocean Villa Subdivision home. Directly behind is your present main home formerly of Cooper’s Town was held on De- 2 bed / 2 bath - special garden location. $194,000 on its own lot. Two storey with 4 bed / 3 bath cember 2 in Grand Bahama. She is survived Beach Villa Subdivision upstairs and large living / dining / kitchen down by children Sterling and Judith Newbold and Garden villa 2 bed / 2 bath extra features $180,000 stairs. Detached double garage with 1 bed / 1 bath Amanda Newbold Leathen; adopted daugh- TREASURE HOUSES guest apt. above. $1,169,000 "Sea Grapes" Directly on the ocean modern CBS fully ter Pauline Sears; son-in-law Glenrick Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall tiled 3600 sq. ft. home on extra large lot with 215 Leathen; sisters Unamae Sawyer, Sylvia 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 ft.± frontage. Features 3 bed / 3 ½bath, fully Williams and Janet Lightbourne; brother BAHAMA BEACH CLUB Millet Kemp; adopted brothers Boynell Wil- equipped kitchen, large living / dining area (open New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay liams, Fletcher McIntosh and James Edge- concept). Two bedrooms / living / dining / kitchen Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool combe; brothers-in-law Joseph Sawyer and all face ocean side and have direct access to and many other features Starting at $412,500 Robert Williams; adopted sisters-in-law beautiful garden and beach. Garage and utility in Plus 14% closing Celeste McIntosh and Melvese Wiliams; main house with additional detached garage / work GALLEON BAY CANAL shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with "Burns House" canal front 2 storey 2,250 sq. ft irrigation / sprinkler system. $1,845,000 Donna Sands, Agent for octagonal home. Lower 3 bed / 2 bath living / “Dasha” 2 storey home on Ocean Blvd. across from greenway to main Treasure Cay Beach. Each level and family, utility and screened porch. Upper vaulted Real Estate ceilings living / kitchen, master bed / en suite bath offers 3 bed / 2 bath with open concept living / $652,000 dining / kitchen and access to covered porch / Rental Cottages patio, plus 2 car garage / utility. $448,950 Waterfront or Hilltop "Honey's Home" canal front, 2 storey home on extra Homes and Lots for Sale large lot with direct 200 ft Greenway Beach access. WINDWARD BEACH • Home Fun in the Sun 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, fully furnished with many xtras "Hughes" Exceptional beach lot with high ocean front • Go Fishing or Diving including backup generator, RO system, boat lift, elevation. Two storey, open lower level. All living • Explore the Islands work-shop/garage, cabana, etc. $769,000 upstairs. 3 bed / 2 bath, open concept, living / • Discover our Beaches dining / den / kitchen. Your imagination completes “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. this house. $523,000 Golf Cart & Bike Rentals Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest “Coconuts” Two ocean fron lots with 3 bed/2 bath house with plans for main house. Dock with CBS family/beach home. All bedrooms and living/ power in place. Must see. $369,000 dining/kitchen have full ocean view. Bathrooms “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home, have fully outside access. Many extra features including pool, furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, detached garage and VW automobile. Must see. living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. $875,000 Perfect island retreat for some lucky family VACANT LOTS AVAILABLE On Great Guana Cay Canal Front beginning at $99,000 Between the Deep Blue Ocean Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course,Golf Tennis, Course full service / Interior Marina, just naming ditto a few amenities. $25,000 and the Turquoise Sea of Abaco Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.Windward - We not onlyBeach sell / Oceanfronthere, we live here ditto and love $150,000it. Tel: 365-5195 Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] VHF 16 Young Lovers December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 35 one. Punishment, if needed, is handed out Church From Page 10 Youth Ministry Started School From Page 30 but in a constructive manner and a willing By Isobel Sherman ear to listen is always there. The seminars will be conducted by recently Mr. Stubbs was the former Senior Master Mr. Quentin Bastian and his wife Lenora have This man has committed himself to re- graduated students and health educators from at Jack Hayward High School in Freeport formed an interdenominational Youth for Christ main in Abaco, not for the job but for the Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital in Wild- and his ties to Freeport go back to his days Evangelistic Ministries. The goal of the ministry students. He was reticent to come to Abaco wood, Georgia. This institute has been a leader in high school. Immediately both staff and is to help the youth of Abaco. Abaco Christian but he seems to be settling in nicely and en- in preventive lifestyle medicine for over 60 years. students were aware of changes at the school. Academy, a nursery and preschool, is the first joying his chance to help the young people The health expo will include classes in cook- The students soon realized that school would outlet for this ministry. Planned in the future are of Abaco. ing, massage and hydro therapy. The group will be orderly and structured, that they would a youth marching band, a community gospel choir Mr. Stubbs has just moved into the give lectures on heart disease, cancer, AIDS and be held responsible for their actions. and a youth sporting league. Principal’s residence located near the school natural remedies. The team will also speak to Mr. Stubbs is a no nonsense person who On December 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. even though the renovations to the house are the youth in two high schools in Marsh Harbour deals fairly with all. Every morning before Youth for Christ Evangelistic Ministries will be not complete. He is hoping that the renova- on drugs, alcohol, tobacco, nutrition and exer- school he can be found at the main entrance having a Family Fun Day at Murphy Town bas- tions can be completed soon so he can settle cise. greeting parents as they drop their children ketball court. There will be food, games, a bounc- in comfortably. The seminars will hopefully change lifestyles to school. He is high on parental involve- ing castle, face painting, and other attractions. He enjoys reading, likes to sing and en- and reduce the number of chronic diseases and ment and is not pleased at the low amount At 6 p.m. a gospel concert will feature all the joys his church, the Seventh Day Adventist untimely deaths by many residents on Abaco. of parental involvement he has seen thus far. choirs of Abaco. Further information can be Church. There is no charge for the services and everyone He talks to students all day long, whether obtained by calling 367-4987. If you have a student at ACH, go to the is cordially invited to attend. For more informa- it is a whole class, a few students or one on school and welcome Mr. Stubbs if you have tion contact Pastor Roger Moncur at 367-4961 not done so yet. You will be surprised. or 367-4501.

Dive Abaco!A Marsh Harbour Tradition Since 1978 • Full Service Dive Center • Resort Boutique • Island Tours • Sunset Cruises For a unique selection of holiday gifts, stop by and visit us at our Conch Inn Location, and join us on Friday, December 14th, for some holiday cheer! Seasons Greeting from the Staff of...... DIVE ABACO Abaco Beach Resort 242•367•4646 Conch Inn Resort 242•367•2787 Fax 242•367•4779 e-mail: [email protected] www.diveabaco.com 36 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001

quired to stop before proceeding. Road Lines Interpreted Mr. Oliver surveyed the roads going It Pays to Advertise through town with an eleven-foot carriage- By Alice Bain an approaching double center line. The way on either side of the center line, which The Abaconian Some confusion has arisen concerning the double center line signifies absolutely no is more than adequate for all except the most new road markings recently painted on the overtaking or stopping, not even on the side oversized vehicles. streets and highways of Abaco. Mr. Gary of the road. Oliver, a professional road-stripe painter Painted on the road in between dotted who has painted lines on roads all over the lines, just before a hazardous double center Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents who have multiple listings of cottages and houses world, is responsible for the placement of line curve, are curved arrows that direct to the lines and explains the meanings and func- the left. These arrows do not indicate the Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area tions of the different markings. direction of the curve, they are placed there Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 367-2158 “When I arrived here, I spent the first as a reminder for the motorist to keep in his Different of Abaco 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate + 367-2719 two days surveying the roads, measuring own lane and not overtake on the double Cherokee Abaco Towns by the Sea 367-2227 curves and deciding what was going to go center lines. Dotted edge lines of one yard Lee Pinder + 366-2053 Bustick Bight Resort 367-3980 where,” states Mr. Oliver. There are two by one yard indicate that access by vehicles Grand Cay Conch Inn 367-4000 types of dotted center line; a three-yard line is allowed past the line. A solid edge line Rosie’s Place 352-5458 D’s Guest House 367-3980 spaced with six-yard gaps means that mo- indicates “no access” and motorists are not Green Turtle Cay Island Breezes Motel 367-3776 torists may overtake or pass if the oncom- supposed to cross these lines or park on Bluff House 365-4200 Lofty Fig Villas 367-2681 ing lane is clear. A six-yard line with a three them. A solid line painted across one lane Green Turtle Club 365-4271 Pelican Beach Villas 367-3600 yard gap indicates a hazardous junction or at a junction indicates that motorists are re- Marsh Harb. Airport Motel 367-4402 New Plymouth Inn 365-4161 Sunset Point Resort 367-5333 Guana Cay Dolphin Beach Resort 365-5137 Moore’s Island Coco Paradise 365-5197 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 366-6334 Donna Sands + 365-5195 Sandy Point Guana Beach Resort 365-5133 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Seaside 365-5106 Pete & Gay’s Resort 366-4119 Harbour View Haven + 365-5028 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 366-4477 AAAvailable atatvailable at Sea Shore Villas + 365-5028 Spanish Cay Hope Town Spanish Cay Resort 365-0083 DOLPHIN MARINE Abaco Inn 366-0133 Treasure Cay Green Turtle Cay • 242-365-4262 Club Soleil 366-0003 Bahama Beach Club 365-8950 Elbow Cay Properties + 366-0035 Banyan Beach Resort 365-8111 THE OUTBOARD SHOP HT Harbour Lodge 366 0095 Island Dreams + 365-8507 Marsh Harbour • 242-367-2703 Full Range of Reliable Johnson & Hope Town Hideaways + 366-0224 Treasure Cay Resort 365-8801 Advanced Evinrude Hope Town Villas + 366-0030 Walker’s Cay ISLAND MARINE 2 HP thru 250 HP Motors in Stock Island Colours + 366-0290 Parrot Cay • 242-366-0282 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 at Lower than U.S. Prices Malone Estates + 366-0100 Ask about our Wood Cay Sea Spray Resort 366-0065 TWO YEAR WARRANTY SEA HORSE MARINE Tangelo Hotel 365-2222 Tanny Key + 366-0053 Hope Town • 242-366-0023 General for Abaco Full Range of Turtle Hill 366-0557 Listings for the entire island Johnson & Evinrude Parts in Stock Man-O-War Factory Trained ROBERTS MARINE Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Mechanics & Reliable Service Green Turtle Cay • 242-365-4249 Island Home Rentals + 365-6048 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Schooner’s Landing 365-6072 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 Additional lines at $2 per line Sea Leslie A. Pinder Display classified $18 per column inch Sharon E. Pinder We can take the photo within the Marsh Grape Tel: 242-367-5046 Harbour area or use your photo. Fax: 242-367-5045 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Victor R. Patterson E-mail: Leslie.P. abacoinet.com MemorialRealty Plaza Sharon abacoinet.com P.O. Box AB 20123 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Abaco Tel: 242-367-2749 E-mail: [email protected] Real Estate Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores Lot over- Tilloo Cay - 2500 sq. ft. home, central Turtle Rocks - 10 acre parcel w/two sand looking Man-O-War/ Scot- air, 3 acres property sea Agency Ltd beaches and cove. Ideal for small develop- land Cay, 105 ft. on the road. to sea, nicely landscaped, ment or private estate. $195,000 Call for info dock. $985,000 Elbow Cay - 2 bed/2 bath house with spec- Helping people find their tacular ocean view. Professionally landscaped Leisure Lee - 3 bed x 2 bath, central air Marsh Harbour - Water front 4 bed / 3 bath Dream Spot since 1978. property and spacious, wraparound deck. on the canal, furnished, loft, house, dock / boathouse / 2 Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, $345,000 many nice features. acres, beautifully landscaped, Residential, Commercial & Guana Cay - Lots at Dolphin Beach Subdi- $375,000 standby generator, 2 car ga- Investment Property. vision. Priced to move starting at $40,000 Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores 5 bedroom, rage, swimming pool, fully with ocean views. 5 bath house on the harbour. furnished. $1.9 million We also have rental Lubbers Quarters - 1 acre water front prop- Dock, swimming pool, fully Bahama Palm Shores - 2 lots side by side property available. erties, two on beach, two on bluff. Dockage furnished, pool room, stand- 150’ from the beach. and electricity available. LOCATED ON by generator, 5600 sq. ft. $42,500 More lots available STRATTON DRIVE Leisure Lee - 1/2 acre lot with all utilities Call for info Regattas of Abaco 2 bed x 2 bath condo, pool, IN MARSH HARBOUR present. $20,000 Leisure Lee - Canal lot 11,726 sq. ft. tennis court, fitness centre on P.O. BOX AB 20404 Lubbers Quarters - House lots starting at Call for details site. Rental management. ABACO, BAHAMAS $25,000 with access to sandy beach. Views of the Sea of Abaco. Call for info 242-367-2719 Elbow Cay - Lots from $45,000. Roads, FAX 367-2359 power, telephones, ocean views. Residential and Commercial. December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 37 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 Property and Houses Property and Houses Property and Houses Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. OCEAN BLUE PROPERERERTIESTIESTIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Sales, Rentals and Property Management MUST SELL Property and Houses G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas FOR SALE Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 REAL ESTATE IN ABACO e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu Sandy Point Dundas Town 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath On Green Turtle Cay: 3 bed, 1 bath Two waterfront lots on Bluff Harbour: 140' 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre The beach, the beach, the beach total frontage. Good elevation. Beautiful Lot #119 Lot #25 Charming cottage set on high ridge on 1/3 views. Dock site. Total 1/2 acre acre. Furnished. Ocean views. 300 foot walk $430,000 Murphy Town Dundas Town to beach. Reef close enough to swim to. Inner White Sound: On water. Two bed- Vacant Land 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex Firm $236,000 room three bath fully furnished villa. Kit / 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. Atlantic Ocean side: 1.46 acres 150' front- liv and dining room. In pristine condition. Lot 78B Lot #18B age on beach. $480,000 Excellent rental history. $270,000 Bight O Bay: On Atlantic Ocean, four beach 10,000 sq. ft. lot: Just steps away from ocean Murphy Town lots in cove, with 90' frontage each. 1/3 to beach. 1 1/2 miles from town. $47,200 3 bed, 2 bath 1/4 acres each. Good area for snorkeling. Income Producing Apartments: Hill top $222,000 each Two-year-old two story building with views Lot 67 Bight O Bay: Inland. Less than 5 minute walk of Coco Bay. Use of shared private dock. Offers should be addressed in to beach. 70' waterfront on Inner White Two 2 bed one bath furnished apartments Sound. 14 lots 1/2 acre each lot. with A/C throughout on 2nd floor. Two 1 writing to: Starting at $78,650 bedroom one bath apartments on ground U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle Green Turtle Estates: flour. Separate shed with aluchdry facilities. P.O. Box AB20567 Located in quiet residential area: Two story B $600,000 ONO house under construction with ocean views. Coco Bay: Marsh Harbour, Abaco Located in 150 ft. from ocean beach. 4 bedrooms and 3 1/3 acre within five minute walk of beach. For conditions of the sale and any other informa- The Royal Harbour Village baths. 50,000 gallon rain water tank. Plus $42,000 gross ONO fully furnished guest house with 2 bedrooms tion, please contact U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle East Bay Street and 2 baths (kit. lv & din) Stunning two bedroom two bath house. at (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious en- Marsh Harbour, Abaco $720,000 Views of Sea of Abaco, Guana Cay and At- quiries only may be considered for qualified pur- Telephone: 242-367-3262/3 Quiet waterfront: lantic Ocean. 400 ft. to beach. 18 ft. ceilings chasers. Interested persons in Nassau may con- Fax 242-367-3260 in great room House is new with interior still Picturesque Black Sound, Furnished. 2 bed under construction. Stand-by generator. All tact Mr. Jones at 242-502-3024 E-mail: [email protected] 2 bath house on one acre. Waterfront. 100' finishing materials and furniture on site. A/ Internet: http://ww.bhamasrealty.bs dock with amenities. 5 minute walk to beach. C throughout. Truck and golf cart included Kathleen Albury, Sales and Excellent rental history. $500,000 $775,500 RENTAL HOUSES Property Appraisals White Sound: On Munjack Cay: AND APARTMENTS June Russell, Sales Inland: 4 lots 1/2 acre Within 5 minutes walk of waterfront at White Sound and public dock. 10 acres with 320 ft. on Sea of Abaco: . Each $47,200 Dock. Good elevation. $300,000 BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Best Buy in Abaco http://www.bahamasvacations.com 20 acres water front near Marsh Harbour. Cherokee Polo’s Seaside Cottage. Fully fur- New road access nished, sleeps 6, A/C, $900/week for 2. Call $200,000 NET. NET. Firm 407-933-4463 www.polosseasidecottage.com Phone 242-322-4782 Leave Message Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale REAL ESTATE SALES pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- Cherokee Sound - Yellowwood 1.3 acres over- Abaco, Bahamas eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- looking Winding Bay, high elevation, great 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT 242-367-2365 views. $75,000 Phone 366-2266 Town House - 2 or 3 bedroom in a gated com- www.abacorealtor.com Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals munity. For more information, please call 367- and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- Affordable Property 4990 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the internet Select Homes Bahama Palm Shore on the beach, fully fur- at www.hopetown.com nished 3 bed/2 bath, short/long term lease only. Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . Elbow Cay, ocean front home, brand new, cus- Call 367-3643 Waterfront lots with private boat slips Marsh Harbour, Government Sub, Cove Es- tom built by builder, 80’ wide lot, 2 bed 2 bath in a secure gated community tates, recently built 2 bed, 2 1/2 bath, kitchen, Treasure Cay 2 bed/1 bath furnished house on upstairs, 1 bed apt. downstairs, Walk to Sea starting at $180,000 dining room, living room, front room, laundry large property. Monthly or long term only. Call Spray. $850,000 Call 321-784-0163 or leave Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 room, storage, single garage. Apartment 1 bed, Donna at 367-3472 after 5 www.greatabacoclub.com message for Cliff at 366-0065 1 bath, kitchen, living and dining room, fully Green Turtle Cay - White Sound, 3 bed/2 bath, furnished, optional. Please call 242-367-5586. Marsh Harbour Apartment for rent 2 bed/ privately nestled on 1/2 acre with lush valley We are accepting bids. Please leave name and 2bath. Call 367-2446 and sea views $500,000. Call 508-325-5495 number. Lynard Cay - 1 acre water front property, good Marsh Harbour Great Abaco Club - Sea of www.abacos.com elevation and spectacular views. The perfect Abaco frontage. 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, fully • rentals “get-away“ site, only one mile from Little furnished. Includes 2000 Jeep Wrangler with Harbour. $70,000 Call 359-6064 5800 miles, flawless construction by Rowan • real estate Sands of Man-O-War. Executive quality Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on • activities throughout. Includes deeded boat slip. Call 561- Crockett Dr. $120,000. Call Charlotte at 367- 486-4478 • information 3201 days Specialising in Treasure Cay Marina homesite, 71 feet of • cost-effective-ads Treasure Cay & Leisure Lee Waterways It Pays to Advertise in bulkhead water frontage on Galleon Bay, great Tel: 321-254-4901 Ed Newell & Cindy Roberts Newell cove location already cleared with power, wa- Tel/Fax: 242-365-8752 The Abaconian ter and cable TV available, excellent view of Fax: 321-242-1356 or Cellular 242-357-6570 Call 367-3202 Sea of Abaco. $89,000 includes all closing costs. www.abacoestateservices.com 365-8771 day or 365-8467 after 5. BREA Members for information 38 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001 Road Striping Continues Parking Lots Are Improved

Several Marsh Harbour businesses have recently paved their parking lots. Here the Bahama Hot Mix equipment is paving the greatly enlarged parking area at Solomon’s Abaco. Other businesses recently paved include Bristol Cellars and Abaco Hardware.

NOTICE

ESTATE of LORRAINE CHRISTINE MALONE late of the Settlement of Hope Town in the Island of Little Guana Cay (a.k.a. Shown above is the crew which painted stripes on main intersections in Marsh Harbour, Elbow Cay) one of the Abaco Chain of Cays, The Bahamas, helping to make our streets safer. A solid white line across a lane indicates that the deceased motorist must come to a full stop. Most of the white lining was done with a specially equipped pick up truck. Some businesses have taken advantage of the machinery and NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any claim or demand against have had white lining done in parking areas. the above Estate are required to send their names, addresses and particulars of the debts or claims certified in writing to the undersigned on or before 22nd January, 2002, and if required, to prove such debts or claims, or in default be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts or claims are proved; after the above date the Personal Representative will distribute the assets having regard MerryMerryMerry TTTropicalropicalropical only to the proved debts or claims of which he shall have had notice AND NOTICE is hereby given that all person indebted to the said Estate are ChristmasChristmasChristmas SelfSelfSelf requested to make full settlement on or before 22nd January, 2002.

StorageStorageStorage ALEXIOU, KNOWLES & CO. 10’ x 12’ • 12’ x 20’ • 12’ x 30’ Attorneys for the Personal Representative Self-Storage Space at U.S. Prices Stratton Drive P.O. Box AB 20115 Key Club Road • Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour, Abaco Ph. & Fax 242-365-6407 • [email protected] December 15th, 2001 The Abaconian 39 The two-hour presentation by Mr. Thomp- son attracted a cross section of professionals She is survived by her children Loretta great, great grandchildren; daughters-in- From Page 12 Compliance which included representatives of CIBC Bank, Laing, Iva Cooper, Louvina Russell, Laura laws Ada, Charlene and Maxine Cephas; the Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, the Rolle, Virtel Rolle, Perial Stuarte, Deloris sons-in-law Donald Laing, Henry Cooper Its executive members comprise Mr. Th- Bahamas Development Bank, real estate Pratt, Wilbert and Eric Cephas; adopted sons Sr. Bishoop Velock Russell, Deacon Lloyd ompson along with Mr. John Kenning, Mrs. companies, law firms and the Teachers and the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Roosevelt Rolle, Gerald Rolle, Henry Stuarte and Rowena Bethel, Mr. Felix Stubbs from Salaried Workers Cooperative Credit Union. Curry and Howard Rolle; sisters Brenda Stephen Pratt; brother-in-law Alfred Russell; banking, law enforcement and the business Lynes and Anna Russell; brothers Alfred sisters-in-law Pansy Hield and Mabel sectors respectively. Mr. Thompson was and Joseph Hield and William Cooper; 56 Russell; nieces; nephews and many other with the National Insurance board for thir- Obituaries From Page 34 grandchildren; 155 great grandchildren; 28 relatives and friends. teen years. Cephas, 91 of Grand Cay was held on De- Among the attending dignitaries were Is- cember 9 at the Shiloh Baptist Church on land Administrator Mr. Everette Hart, Grand Cay. Officiating was pastor John Deputy Administrator for North Abaco Mr. Russell and Bishop Velock Russell. Inter- Ivan Ferguson and Chief Councillors Mr. Employment Opportunities ment was in the Grand Cay Public Cem- Silbert Mills and Mrs. Suzanne Bethel. etery ABACO MARKETS LTD.

Electronics Service Center JANITORS & BUTCHERS formerly Television Service Center Apply at Sawyer’s Market Repairing: Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Benefits: Juke Boxes & Video Games Pension Fund Musical Instruments Marine Electronics Medical Insurance Office Equipment Cash Registers Regular hours - five day week Computers Vacation schedule Microwaves FAX Machines 1 - 5 years = 2 weeks Electronic Organs 5 - 10 years = 3 weeks Medical Equipment Automotive & Marine Electronics 10 + years = 4 weeks Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices

In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Firehouse Corner Application forms available at TEL: 367-2830 Abaco Wholesale, Marsh Harbour Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Water Storage Cisterns, 6 sizes available, less We can take the photo within the Marsh than $1 per gallon. Factory direct. Call Dolphin Two 140 HP Johnson Outboards, 1992, Fiberglass Products at 305-247-1748 approx. 1500 hours each. Engines, gauges and Harbour area or use your photo. Always a good selection of cars, vans & controls $2500 OBO. Tel / Fax 242-365-6480 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 EMPLOYMENT trucks. Pre-owned quality vehicles, competi- tively priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. Yamaha Wave Runner. Like new, only 45 COMMERCIAL SERVICES Handyman available. Do you need something Ph. 367-2111 hours, 3 seater, excellent condition, trailer, fixed? Call Brian 365-5153 evenings. Good ref- cover, life jackets included. $7000. Call 359- erences. 6764 12’ Inflatable Nova Marine Hard bottom, 30 PERSONAL HP Evinrude, low hours, good condition. $2500. Call 2420365-6129 Sad and Lonely in Little Harbour 23’ Trimaran - fast, fun, safe, excellent con- Do you enjoy long walks on the beach? Do you dition with outboard, DUTY PAID. $5600 Call enjoy watersports of all kinds? Cat food? Could 366-0552 you live in a tiny, remote but beausiful settle- 97 Ford 150 XLT Pick-up Excellent condi- Concept Boats • Rentals and Sales ment in the Bahama Out Islands? Having re- tion. Fully loaded. $15,700. Call 359-6610 25’ Chris Craft w/cabin, windshield, S.S. Newest Boat Rentals on Abaco cently lost his lifemate, SMWD seeks SFWD 98 Ford Taurus Sta Wgn. Leather interior, Bimini top, diesel inboard, needs head gasket 23’ & 27’ boats, fully equipped for friendship and possible long-term relation- center console, alum wheels, 24 valve engine, replaced. Abaco registered. $3000 366-0552 Boutique & Convenience Store ship. Interested parties may apply at Doc’s Dock low mileage, like new. 365-8818 in Little Harbour. Ask for “Duck Too.” 28’ Baja Twin Yamaha 200, LOADED, very Timothy Roberts • Conch Inn Resort 1985 GMC R/V Van, sleeps 2, with stove, well maintained, rigged for fishing, great for Ph: 242-367-5570 Fax: 242-367-5569 MERCHANDISE refrig & pottie, in good condition. DUTY cruising and diving. Dry docked at Green Turtle PAID. $3500. Ph. 242-367-7248 Fax 972-723- Shipyard. $28,000 OBO 561-451-2122 FOR SALE 0291 Big Cat Equipment Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, (11) 1250 gallon water tanks - $1600 each, in- 86 Ford Ranger ext. cab, new transmission, Payloader, Dump Truck cludes duty & freight. Contact Elbow Cay Prop- rebilt engine. $5,500. Call 367-5586 Services: Land clearing, Trenching erties at 366-0569 1991 Chevy Cavalier Convertible $3500 Good Foundations Fill, rock and sand VEHICLES FOR SALE running condition. Ph. 367-4643 28’ Intrepid 1993 - twin 200 HP Yamahas with Fax: 242-367-2464 low hours, radar arch with collapsible Bimini Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 top, rocket launcher seat w/rod holders, swim Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 platforms w/ladder, VHF, stereo, depth finder, fish finder, fresh water wash down, live well, running lights, forward seating, built-in cooler. Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? $49,500 OBO 365-8771 day or 365-8467 after Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. 5 p.m. Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 1995 Ford Ranger, 54,000 miles, excellent con- 1996 Chevrolet S-10 extra cab sport side Pick dition. Call 367-4464 37’ Endeavour 1980 sloop-rigged sailboat w/ For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- up, 2.2 liter, yellow and white custom paint Perkins 104, 40 HP diesel, curently moored tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. job, AM/FM/CD player, A/C. $9,900. Call near Marsh Harbour Marina. DUTY PAID. Sales and Service. 477-5950 Bahamian registered. $30,000 OBO Call 367- 2269 40 The Abaconian December 15th, 2001

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INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (BAHAMAS) LIMITED INSURANCE BROKERS & AGENTS Nassau Office Freeport Office Rosetta Street P.O. Box SS-6283 P.O. Box F-2541 Pioneers Way Tel: (242) 325-2831 Tel: (242) 352-7421 Telex: INSURMAN 20456 Telex: SUNALLCO 30061 Fax: (242) 323-6520 Fax: (242) 352-2857 Eleuthera Office Abaco Office Queens Highway P.O. Box AB-20666 Governors Harbour Marsh Harbour, Abaco Tel: (242) 332-2862 Tel: (242) 367-4204 Fax: (242) 332-2863 Fax: (242) 367-4206