Eleven Perish in Boating Tragedy

June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 1

VOLUME 20 NUMBER 12 JUNE 15th, 2012 Eleven perish in boating tragedy

By Timothy Roberts Eleven people, including two children, perished when a boat heading to Florida developed engine trouble and sank in the area of Hawksbill Cays (just north of Fox Town) sometime close to 9pm on Sunday, June 10. Local police and rescue agencies were not alerted about the sinking until late in the afternoon on Monday as no one had reported it until a young man (a survivor that swam to shore) walked into the police station in Marsh Harbour around 3pm that day. It was reported by the survivor – a nineteen year-old male – that possibly as many as six other people swam to shore but they quickly disappeared into the night. According to Noel Curry, Abaco’s Officer in Charge, the young man attempt- ed to help a young lady swim to shore but she was swept away by a wave. He then focused on getting himself to safety. He told police he swam from 9 pm Sunday evening until 3 am Monday morning. Mr. Curry said the police have since detained eight persons (including the survivor) who are assisting with the investiga-

Please see Tragedy Page 2 Above: The Royal Bahamas Defence Force boat docking at the port during the evening of June 11. The vessel was carrying 11 bodies. All other missing, 12 in total, have been presumed dead.

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engaged in any kind of activity that is dan- Tragedy From Page 1 gerous like this. It is a terrible tragedy,” Island Waves organizes tion. They are currently searching for the he said. captain of the 25-foot vessel called “Cosy Mr. Curry urged people who are Time” (previously incorrectly reported as planning such trips to realize that lives cleanup campaign Glory Time) who will face charges relating have been lost and “we don’t want any to the deaths of the passengers. more lives to be lost due to them taking It is believed that the captain was unnecessary risks with theirs and others smuggling about 28 Haitian migrants, in- lives.” He advised anyone who knows of cluding nine children, five women and such a trip being planned to inform the po- fourteen men, into the United States. The lice so that they can prevent any further boat left the area of Farm Hill near Trea- loss and grief happening. sure Cay around 5pm on June 10. Search and rescue efforts were sus- 3rd annual Central pended on June 12 with the remaining 12 Abaco Lionfish Derby passengers presumed dead. According to Bahamas Police Assis- to be held tant Superintendent Loretta Mackey, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force along with Friends of the Environment is once assistance from the US Coast Guard who again holding their annual derby to catch dispatched helicopters from bases in An- the venomous lionfish that have been pop- ulating the Bahamian waters. Last year On June 9, two teams organized by the Island Waves Community Centre conducted a dros and Miami were involved in the ef- highway cleanup along S.C. Bootle Highway. Thirty six bags of trash were collected. forts. it was recorded that 2,957 lionfish were caught in the all-day event, and they are Mr. Curry said eleven bodies were By Canishka Alexander campaign originated with the New Vision, recovered including five children between hoping to have yet another successful year. The Captain’s Meeting and Late Reg- Through a partnership with Terry and that Island Waves wanted to network the ages of 8-10 years-old and six young and Derrick Benjamin of New Vision Min- and partner with organizations that are women between the ages of 18-24 years- istration will be held on June 22 from 5-7 p.m., and on June 23 from sunrise to 4:00 istries, Garnell Stuart-Limperes, founder already doing positive things in the com- old. Authorities are still working to iden- of Island Waves: Patti Limperes Creative munity. She said that they had a small, in- tify the bodies and to determine their le- p.m. the derby will be held. Once the derby has been completed Community Cultural Centre and C4 Stu- timate group out for the cleanup campaign, gal status. The bodies were brought in to dio, organized a cleanup campaign on a an awards ceremony and lionfish tasting Please see Page 5 Marsh Harbour just after 9 pm and were two-mile stretch of the S.C. Bootle High- Trash sent to Nassau just after 12am on June 12 will be held at 6:30 pm. First place winner will receive $1,500, second place $1,000, way on June 9. About 11 people assisted, for identification and processing. so they were split into three teams to cover The Abaconian’s The Minister of Foreign Affairs and and third place $500. Additional prizes will be distributed for largest and smallest the route. commitment still stands Immigration Fred Mitchell called the in- After three hours of picking up an cident a terrible tragedy, adding that the lionfish, plus $1 per lionfish up to 100 fish for any business or orga- for 4th place and below. assortment of litter between Bustick Bight government continues to warn individuals and an area known as Stink Pond, 36 gar- nization. If you organize about taking such dangerous risks. For registration forms please contact 367-2721 or info@friendsoftheenviron- bage bags were collected. a cleanup you will receive “Loss of life is always tragic. We Stuart-Limperes said that the cleanup keep saying to people that you shouldn’t be ment.com free ads.

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Pilot Club hosts held over the weekend of May 19 and 20. marine biology field to become more in- Trash From Page 5 Those delegates were Paul Pinder – Presi- formed of their surroundings. They have fundraiser to attend dent, Augustine Williams, Luzena Dumer- about 8 students who attend, and they are and the exercise allowed them to get to international convention cy, Barbara Williams, Claudia Pinder and organized into different groups to match know each other better. Christina Lightbourne. At this convention their potential studies. Most importantly, volunteers were By Samantha Evans they discussed district business, elected given the opportunity to see firsthand the The Pilot Club of Abaco has been new board members and installed a new amount of trash that had accumulated on referred to as community-minded and, ac- governor. the verges that border the highway. cording to President Elect Augustine Wil- Pilot Club holds “We really need to have more of an liams, they are more focused that ever on installation and awareness of what’s going on in the com- making a lasting impact on the communi- FRIENDS launches munity. If everyone got involved and did ties on Abaco. initiation ceremony one cleanup project a year, I think that Twice monthly they host a yard sale Highway Litter would make a big difference,” said Stuart- in the area of the Mudd and Peas in front Awareness Campaign By Samantha Evans Limperes. of the old Ministry of Education Building. Six new members joined the Rain- Stuart-Limperes said that the goal They held a “souse-out” on May 26 at the By Erin Patterson bow Pilot Club of Abaco and four new is to have more organizations and groups residence of the president elect. On sale Friends of the Environment are set- members took office along with directors involved with leaders encouraging their were stew conch, stew fish, chicken souse ting out to help the environment by “rais- and project coordinators on June 9. members to participate. Additionally, she and pig feet served with Johnnycake. ing awareness of the litter problem and Past Governor of the Pilot Club of said that if ten groups from South, Cen- Besides raising funds to send the help reduce it here in Abaco.” Nassau De’shann Clare-Paul stated that tral and North Abaco come together, they president to the Pilot International Conven- The main area they are planning to this Abaco Club is the only one that has could basically cover and clean up the tion in Las Vegas this summer during July tackle is along Ernest Dean Highway, pri- men and has had a man as president and whole stretch of the island. 17-22, they also provide funds towards the marily from Marsh Harbor to Snake Cay. will install another male president today. Like Stuart-Limperes, Ms. Benjamin fight against brain related disease, which They are inviting as many people in the Each of them was pinned by their said she is willing to partner with anyone has been the main cause for which Pilot community to come out and help clean sponsor then they recited the Pilot Pledge. who wants to help, and that sometimes she International fights. Other members of the up, and they plan to cooperate with com- The new members initiated that night does clean ups on her own. Abaco club will attend the convention as mercial truck drivers and owners of local were: Linda Strachan, Margo Dean, Sta- “Instead of just cleaning up all of the well. dumps to make this clean up even more cy Dean, and Nerlyne Dieujuste. mess, we also need to come up with a solu- Mr. Williams stated that at the con- effective. Outgoing President Paul Pinder tion,” she reasoned. “It’s not just clean- vention, they would receive training, get Friends of the Environment also pro- thanked the Pilot members for working ing up the mess behind people. If you see an update on brain-related diseases, and vides data forms for those who choose to with him this past year. It was a challeng- someone throwing trash out the window learn regulations and procedures of Pilot do clean ups in their own area, on their ing yet exciting one and for their support, tell him or her to pick it up. Don’t laugh International. He added that even though own time. he will present them with small tokens at with them when they think it’s funny be- they focus on brained-related diseases, the Along with constant clean ups and lo- their next meeting. cause there’s nothing funny about it.” club is based on friendship and service. cal presentations, Friends of the Environ- Charlamae Fernander was presented Mr. Williams further stated that he ment have set up a program called Young with a certificate for securing the most and six delegates just returned from Dis- Marine Explorers where they help high trict Convention in Freeport, which was school students who are interested in the Please see Pilot Page 6 Page 6 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 Central Abaco

points were set up along Don Mackay Bou- cussed, along with a date to view the pro- July 5, and is offered on Thursdays only Pilot From Page 5 levard along with several hot spots where posed classroom that would be used for the from 3-5 pm for girls ages 10-15 at the So- searches were conducted. launch of RENEW. cial Services Office in Marsh Harbour. new members and Pinder stated that now At the end of the four-hour operation, According to W/Sgt 2483 Jocelyn The next RENEW meeting is tenta- they should about three or four certificates 51 people were cited for various traffic and Smith, school liaison officer for the Royal tively scheduled for July 2 at 11 a.m. at the which they have received at conferences drug-related offenses. Among that num- Bahamas Police Force, they also talked Christian Counselling Centre. over the years for net growth. The club ber, eight people were arrested for drug of- about mentor training and CPR training was commended by Antoinette Carroll, fenses involving the possession of marijua- for mentors. Past Governor of Lucaya for being consis- na and cocaine, two persons for loitering, Whitney Bain of Whitsun Leadership tent in their growth and progressive in their one for disorderly behaviour and a warrant Group and Vernelle Swain of Wellspring Shane Gibson visits projects. of arrest was issued for one other person. Leadership and Development Center, NIB properties “Our concern is a number of persons agreed that a summer camp would be ben- who are selling dangerous drugs in the eficial to students involved in the program By Timothy Roberts community and creating a nuisance by be- during the school break. Both Bain and During a trip to Abaco on June 4 Police operation targets ing loud and going about the community Swain will offer separate programs during Minister of Labour and National Insur- people committing smoking marijuana as though it’s legal,” the summer. ance, Shane Gibson toured the sites of two he said. “We want to remind persons in For Bain’s L.I.F.E. program, there’s National Insurance Board (NIB) projects traffic & drug offenses Abaco especially the younger persons that a registration fee of $20 and a cost of $12 and met with staff as he assessed the state 51 cited; 8 arrested marijuana and cocaine possession is still per month that includes a CD. His program of affairs on Abaco. illegal in The Bahamas, and we will not will take place every Friday from 7-9 p.m. Mr. Gibson indicated that his primary By Canishka Alexander allow them to just haphazardly smoke at at the Latterrain Church in Dundas Town. concern with the hospital focused on the A police road block called “Opera- will.” As for Swain, she sought to offer her property and questions on why it is that tion Clean Sweep” took place on June 4 in summer program to displaced females who the minister at the downtown area of Marsh Harbour as may have issues at home or within them- “We are the time sold Meetings continue selves. Her program will be hosted for a seven acres of well as Dundas Town and Murphy Town. excited Inspector Mario Murphy, officer in for RENEW three-weekend period with three different Crown Land to charge of the Road Traffic Division, said groups, and target girls between the ages about the two individu- program officers of 11-17. It will be held the first three that officers from the Marsh Harbour Po- construction als – normally lice Station and its detective unit including weekends in August, and is free to the pub- housing land reserve officers, who pitched in to ensure By Canishka Alexander lic with the assistance of funding from the of the is sold in lots a successful operation, joined him. There The Abaco Community Relations Ministry of Youth Department. hospital” not in acre- were 14 officers in total. Department of the Royal Bahamas Police Jawette Evans from the Social Servic- age – and why “We were in full force, we hit the Force held its fifth meeting regarding theR- es Department also updated the group on seven acres of streets, and we just want to remind the few ENEW program on May 21. their department’s program, which is being the same land was then granted to NIB for persons who are not law abiding that the The program will be installed at Ab- offered to sexually traumatized females. the mini-hospital. “We will look into that police officers have a job to do and we will aco Central High School, which was se- It is a six-week program, which informs and see exactly what happened and why the do it,” Murphy said. lected as the pilot school for the program. females of the dangers of HIV and other Murphy explained that three check- Quotes for materials and mentorship sexually transmitted diseases and how to Please see Gibson Page 7 forms were some of the items to be dis- protect themselves. The program begins on June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 7 Central Abaco

complex because of the many caves and completed.” “we are still Gibson From Page 6 holes there, the cost overruns were over He said Patched potholes $2 million. they also trying to find provide partial Minister sold seven acres of housing land He said “We are excited about the looked at the out why the to two individuals,” he said. construction of the hospital; we had it on spaces and relief in He said they also found it interesting the drawing board the last time we were may need to government that there were some 300 persons hired on in but we didn’t get to start it, but we will reassess who spent $48 Marsh Harbour the government work program and “we complete it.” will occupy million... are still trying to find out why the govern- “The government complex should the building ment spent $48 million on the government have been occupied a long time ago,” he because the when the program when the budget was for $25 mil- added. “The building is finished and the building was budget was for lion.” furnishings are in. I understand they are designed with He also revealed that due to extra waiting on the parking lot paving to be certain depart- $25 million.” work done on the site of the government ments in mind who would occupy it. “Some of spaces can’t be changed but there are areas where we may feel it could be better utilized and we will make those changes,” he said. He said he found some of the design of the government complex “interesting” as it will require subsidized maintenance, whereas government buildings are usually designed to be low maintenance. He noticed nice plush offices with dark oak furnishings and some eight foot doors and features you would normally see more in the private sector but not in the On Wednesday June 13, 2012, Ministry of government sector. Works was out in Marsh Harbour fixing pot He spoken to the staff many of whom holes in the roads. The workers said they are looking forward to occupying the new were starting at the stop light and going building which he hopes will be ready by all the way down to the Crossing Dock. No the beginning of July if all goes well. details have been provided yet on a long Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Shane Gibson toured several properties (con- term solution. struction projects funded by the National Insurance Board) including the Government Complex and the Community Hospital site (above) speaking with contractors and government employees. L-R: Alan Sharpe, Project Manager at Coastline Construction, Alger- non Cargill, Director of National Insurance Board, The Hon. Shane Gibson Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Osbourne Moxey NIB Project Manager, Earnest Rolle Labour Officer and Cephas Cooper Island Administrator.

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In early June poachers with the full impact of the law, I was quite bothered recently when the use of local labour and products in the one of our friends was doing just that. it seems logical to see at least some hint of I saw grass being laid at two government execution of contracts. At 10:19 am on the 8th day of June, illegal activity before firing on tourists. I sites during the first week of June. I don’t 2012 our friends were in a rental boat hope someone is able to rein these guys in know who has the contracts of either land- headed out of the Treasure Cay marina for before they run off anymore of our friends. scaping job; however, I saw some stark a snorkeling trip off Guana. There were contrasts, and seeing as it’s our money be- two men and two women onboard and they Professional help ing spent to do these projects I feel well A thank you to were in a group of 4 to 6 other boats run- within my rights to comment. the captains ning in that same general direction. Dear Editor, I noticed at the Government Complex They saw the Bahamas Defence Force We have been in the Abacos for a the grass being laid around the outside of Dear Editor, craft headed their way with its blue lights month, enjoying the gorgeous beaches the structure is pleasantly green. I have I would like to say a big thank flashing. They assumed it was on some and quaint towns. Unfortunately, we had found out that the grass used here is lo- you to all the ferry drivers who come into sort of emergency run to Treasure Cay and a refrigeration problem that required pro- cally grown. I, as a tax paying Bahamian, and out of Hope Town Harbour. For the didn’t give it another thought. When the fessional help. We pulled into Harbour approve of this, especially knowing that a past 5 months we have been running ju- warning shot landed 20 yards off to the View Marina, one of our favorite places pallet of locally grown grass is similar in nior sailing classes every Saturday and the side of their boat – they were shocked and in Marsh Harbour because of the amenities cost to imported grass. kids have been learning how to sail into amazed to learn they were the ones being and the wonderful people. At the airport; however, I was upset and out of the harbour. Every time a ferry pursued. The owners, Bob and Phyllis and with what I saw. I saw a crew of men lay- comes by, they slow down to wait until the Our friends were separated, interro- Troy, and the staff, Marcel and Ron, are ing brown grass. The grass looks horrible. kids are completely clear. They often give gated and chastised by the Defence Force so helpful and friendly that you feel like a I realize with the rain and given some time friendly waves and encouragement and off personnel. The boat was searched and they member of their family. Troy was able to it will likely regain its green luster but it course I think the tourists on the ferry en- were informed that they should be travel- recommend a friend, Sean Nixon, to help looks awful. joy seeing the kids too (unless they are late ing with their customs documentation, boat us and he came immediately to the boat. Add to this the fact that this is the for their flight, in which case I apologize!). rental agreement and their passports (to go We had to order a new refrigerator, and same grass that sat a few days at the port – Its great to see our current cap- snorkeling). They did not have any spears Sean picked it up for us when he flew to which means it was imported – and I have tains being so considerate of our future or dangerous contraband on board so they the U.S. on a charter. to voice my disappointment. Not only do ones, were allowed to continue on. He sacrificed his holiday and his we have a capable grass company here, but Thank you, It can be argued that they should have weekend to get us working. We were so there are risks involved in importing grass Matthew McCoy heard the BDF’s siren and P.A. announce- pleased with the response time, the excel- which includes the probable importation of Head Instructor ment but the noise of their 2 cycle outboard lent installation, and the fair labor charges. invasive creatures (bugs, spiders and even and their own conversation prevented that. The Abacos are a truly friendly place, snakes). It can be argued they should have paid and we couldn't have had better service if The condition of the imported grass more attention to a law enforcement boat we'd been in a marina in the States. Thank will eventually improve. But, as a tax pay- with flashing lights coming their direction, you to Harbour View and to Sean!! er, and as someone who is concerned that but since they were doing absolutely noth- Jay and Nancy Watlington ing wrong, it didn’t occur to them that it s/v Serendipity

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ing and enough material for two shows; one show on offshore fishing and another Lighthouse receives glass repairs on reef fishing. He said he reeled in several dolphins By Timothy Roberts in August of 2011. Several have been re- a beacon of (mahi mahi), a triple tail and a blue marlin Thanks to a concerted effort between placed already and three new panes arrived hope forever. "It's worth on the first day. On the second day, despite the Port Department on Abaco and some on Wednesday, May 30 to finish off re- "Lighthouses keeping it having his day shortened by rain, he reeled lighthouse enthusiasts, repairs continue on pairs. are a very im- as active in several grouper and a mutton snapper. the Elbow Reef Mr. Rus- portant part of He said that every trip he has made to Lighthouse with sell said the Bahamian his- history.” Green Turtle Cay has gone very well. He the new glass effort is a col- tory and cul- said that the Cay is a nice quiet and quaint being placed laboration be- ture," she said. "It's worth keeping it as settlement not overwhelmed with too many in the lantern tween members active history. It needs to be maintained. fishing boats and the [Green Turtle] Club room. of the BLPS Elbow Reef Lighthouse was built in is very professional and is a beautiful area. Leeland and the Port 1864 by the British Imperial Lighthouse Molly McIntosh, sales manager at the Russell, head Department and Service and is one of the last of its kind; Green Turtle Club where Mr. Poveromo of Abaco’s Port said they are the world's last hand-wound, kerosene- stays when here, Department, thankful also burning lighthouse. It must be wound by George Poveromo came five years along with An- to the shipping hand every two hours and it’s manned ev- ago and did a show about bone fishing. nie Potts, direc- company who ery night by a third generation of keepers. “The show was a huge benefit that helped tor of the Baha- waived fees for Potts estimates each custom-crafted give us more exposure and we saw the ben- mas Lighthouse the transport of panel, manufactured in South Carolina, efit in increased visitors.” Preservation the glass. The costs roughly $1,000. She estimates re- He has returned (to the Green Turtle Society (BLPS), three diamond- placing every panel of the lantern room Club) several times over the years, and Steve Varhola, shaped pieces could cost $100,000. Mrs. McIntosh said she had been in con- a historical of clear glass All improvements are funded by do- tact with him for the past year to set up construction are four-feet nations to the BLPS, she said. this trip. mechanic and high and two- Wynsome Ferguson, Head of Minis- Jackson Blatch, feet wide and try of Tourism Abaco, said “A show of who is being will replace old Fishing From Page 1 this caliber is a huge plus for promoting trained how to paneling on the Abaco as a premier sports fishing destina- install the glass lighthouse's tion in the region and the world.” by the BLPS for lantern room. with the quality of fishing here coming the Port Depart- Ms. Potts back sometimes four to five times per year. Have a great photo with ment. said that it’s He last filmed a couple of shows in Several her desire that Green Turtle Cay about 5 years ago pro- an even better story panes of glass This famous Abaco landmark is known as much for its the historic ducing two programs about Bone fishing behind it? Send it to were found to history as for its candy cane stripes. However, it does Elbow Reef that featured local guide Ronnie Sawyer. The Abaconian or tag us be damaged not maintain itself and requires attention if we are to Lighthouse in Despite several days of bad weather after Hurricane preserve this beacon from the past. the Bahamas during their trip Mr. Poveromo said they in your photo on Irene passed will remain were able to get in some great days of fish- Facebook. Make Father’s Day Special!

Happy Father’s Day! STANDARD HARDWARE Lumber & Plumbing Supplies Queen Elizabeth Dr. • Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Ph: 367-2660 • 367-2811 • 367-2820 • Fax: 367-2645 email: [email protected] June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 15 The Cays Taylor Hicks concert held under the moon at the Green Turtle Club By Mirella Santillo it “an intimate acoustic.” No stars could be seen in the misty During autograph signing and photo sky of June 1 evening. There was one star, taking, the artist amiably posed with any- however, performing that evening: Taylor one who wanted to be photographed with Hicks, winner of the 2006 American Idol. him followed the concert. At the same time The only light up high was that of a pale tickets were being drawn so the lucky win- moon glowing through a halo, watching ners of the raffle, among them the Green over the performance that was about to be- Turtle Club owner, Adam Showell, could gin on the little island of Green Turtle Cay. claim CDs, a harmonica, posters and T- How did such a famous artist end up shirts donated by Mr. Hicks and have them performing on Abaco? Well, according to signed. The proceeds of the raffle were to the artist himself, he fell in love with the benefit the Abaco Cancer Society. island and the people while participating in “This is like a vacation for me,” a billfishing tournament in Marsh Harbour said the performer. “Real work will start during a former visit. In October of last this summer when I am due to play in Las year, he contacted the Green Turtle Club, Vegas for two months.” In the meantime, and then “it kind of just happened,” he during his five day stay, the singer will said. Above: Taylor Hicks (on guitar) performed at the Green Turtle Club on June 1. An “in- do what any other tourist might do while After nine months of working out timate acoustic” set was played for the approximately 180 people. Taylor Hicks won the on Abaco; snorkeling, diving, boating, the details with his Tour Manager, coor- 2006 season of the popular reality show, “American Idol.” Mr. Hicks has been to Abaco perhaps an impromptu jamming with the dinating the trip with the Club’s Manager, before and decided to include Green Turtle as part of his tour. Gully Roosters and, of course, visit Nip- Molly McIntosh and Ministry of Tourism’s pers on Sunday. Wynsome Ferguson, Taylor Hicks arrived filled up the chairs set around the perfor- playing in a heartfelt way, a repertoire of His plans for the future? Working on at the Treasure Cay Airport on May 30 mance area. Finally, shortly after nine, his songs as well as other artists’. “Back a country record in Nashville, Tennessee with an entourage of nine people. Taylor Hicks made his entrance with his to Louisiana” accompanied with guitar and and hopefully doing an annual show on A welcome reception organized by tour manager and keyboard player, Bryan harmonica, “Get back,” “How sweet it is Green Turtle Cay. the Ministry of Tourism awaited him be- Less and a percussion man, Jeff Grady, to be loved by you,” and “Nineteen,” com- The two musicians accompanying fore he left for Green Turtle Cay. under the applause of an audience of all posed to honour the young men fighting for him on this trip have been friends of his The rain that had been falling in ages. America, were only a few of the pieces he for a long time. Brian Less and Taylor downpour all day abated towards the eve- Sitting on a stool, holding his guitar, performed during his two hours on stage. Hicks have played together for ten years. ning, prompting the tour manager and dressed in a plaid shirt and jeans, smiling The laid back setting and his choice Jeff Grady accompanies him on and off on the performers to set up on the deck of and joking easily, Taylor Hicks immedi- of songs made you feel as if the singer was tours. The remainder of his entourage was the Green Turtle Club, in the shadow of ately won the heart of the spectators. playing and singing exclusively for you in in charge of promotion. a large buttonwood tree, instead of inside. His popularity increased as he started a private performance. Bryan Less called A crowd of approximately 180 people Page 16 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 Science & Tech

Meeting focuses on that the population is sustained and the the predator control program. fishery is sustained.” Abaco parrot During the breeding seasons the BNT preservation of conch population sees has seen a decrease in the number of breed- for the future The surveys also analyze the repro- ing parrots killed and nest success increase. ductive maturity of conch and their lip an increase The question, though, remained whether By Canishka Alexander thickness. Lip thickness indicates the age this effort would translate into an increase A public meeting was held at the of the conch. Unfortunately, their findings Press Release from Bahamas National in the Abaco parrot population size. Friends of the Environment Conference have revealed that conchs are maturing Trust Survey results indicated that predator Room on June 6 to discuss the future of the much later than before. Booker said that The Bahamas National Trust in con- control has led to an increase in nest suc- conch fishery in The Bahamas. this needs to be taken into consideration junction with Dr. Frank Rivera and Caro- cess. In addition, the Abaco parrots have Catherine Booker, a marine scientist when we discuss what needs to be done to line Stahala recently conducted an inten- weathered several hurricanes over the last from Community Conch, said their orga- protect the conch for the future. sive survey of the Abaco parrot on the 10 years and still appear to show a popula- nization has carried out several surveys in She added that overall this is a con- island of Abaco. tion increase. The Bahamas and that the presentations are cerning matter for Bahamians and those in Population surveys were conducted According to David Knowles, BNT a summary of their findings. The surveys the fishing community who realize that this in 2002 resulted in estimates of the Abaco Director of Parks, “This gives us hope that took place from 2009 to 2011 and occurred is an issue that needs to be solved. parrot population of about 2,500 parrots with continued management efforts we can in the Berry Islands, Andros and the Exu- “It’s not a scientist issue, it’s not a with similar values in the following years. continue to have a healthy and viable en- ma Cays. conservation organization issue, it’s not a This year, Dr. Rivera and Stahala, who demic parrot population on Abaco.” “It’s Two sur- government issue, it’s not a fisherman’s, took part in the initial surveys, helped by BNT wardens and volunteers, conducted New reptile specimen everybody’s veys will take or your average conch salad lover’s issue,” place on Aba- Booker said. “It’s everybody’s issue, so a 10 year follow up survey to determine found in The Bahamas issue” co with one in I think it’s important that we all put our the change in the Abaco parrot population Sandy Point heads together and find the best solution.” since management began. and the other in Moore’s Island this year, The results indicate that the Abaco and Booker said she would soon visit Eleu- parrot population has increased since the thera. BNT’s management efforts were imple- “We’re hoping to find more encour- mented with a new estimate of just over aging results than what we have so far in 4,000 parrots on Abaco. other areas of The Bahamas,” she stated. The BNT has been concerned about “Unfortunately, it seems that conch are de- the Abaco parrot population since the Nancy Albury, Abaco Branch Manager of clining in the places we’ve been so far, and 1980’s. Studies indicated that the major The National Museum of The Bahamas and that’s discouraging news because it’s such threat to the parrots were feral cats who Antiquities, was presented with a unique an important resource for The Bahamas.” cause serious problems to the parrots dur- creature, called a skink, which was found The surveys are primarily focused on ing the nesting season by entering the un- in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Ms. Albury conch density, which refers to the number derground nesting cavities and killing the has been in contact with herpetologists of conch in an area. Conchs depend on breeding adults and chicks. from the University of Florida, who con- high density for reproduction. The BNT implemented an intensive sider this reptile as a ‘voucher specimen.’ Booker said, “If there’s more conch predator control effort in 2009 throughout It is the first of its kind to be found in The in the area, there’s going to be more mat- Catherine Booker at her presentation of the parrot nesting area culminating in the Bahamas, and will be catalogued at the ing going on. This is critical to make sure conch preservation. hiring of Marcus Davis as Deputy Park University of Florida. whose primary responsibility is to oversee Above: The skink as it was preserved. No- BROKERS tice the bright red crown of the reptile. James and Donna Rees Chris and Molly Roberts

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The Bahamas Marine Bob Davies has been compiling old photos of The Bahamas dating back to the Mammal Research 1800’s to digitally upload to his website, Organization fields OldBahamas.com. “I started collecting old postcards and Summer research photographs of The Bahamas while I lived in Freeport from 1989 to 2000,” said Da- By Brieonna Russell vies. “I realized they should be accessible Charlotte Dunn, the president of The to everybody, so I decided to put them on Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Orga- a website for all to see.” nization says that their goal is to get more Davies and his wife plan to open a Bahamians involved in researching and store to display and sell copies of the pho- participating in the organization and also tographs in Freeport, where they hope to “to promote conservation of marine mam- move next summer from the Turks and mals and their habitats through scientific Caicos Islands. research and educational outreach.” Over 1800 photos are now available In 2003, the summer camp known on OldBahamas.com, with new pictures as Whale Camp was started with finan- added as they become available. cial help from Lyford Cay. It allows local Davies can be reached at his e-mail children from Sandy Point (the research’s [email protected] for inquiries and base) to become more informed of the en- photo submissions. vironment and also the marine life. Although the Bahamian government has not supported the organization, the U.S has helped in partnering with them to make their research possible. For more information or applications for camp please visit their website www. Right and Top: Hope Town Harbour. bahamaswhales.org Right and Bottom: New Plymouth, Green Historical Bahamian Turtle Cay. photographs displayed Photos courtesy of Bob davies and OldBa- on website hamas.com

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BTC and Healthcare reflects on starting Eventually, Delancy plans to expand a business Dishy to other main cities such as Nassau and Freeport, and possibly open a location Opinion by Dr. James Hull cell phone of our nurses and support staff. By Brieonna Russell in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. So many people see healthcare as the This allows us to respond to our patient’s Tuesday, February 7 was the official When asked how she thinks her busi- responsibility of the Ministry of Health, emergencies in a quick and efficient man- opening of 18-year-old Dakotah Delancy’s ness will change in the next 5 to 10 years, doctors and nurses. In fact, healthcare is ner. local health and beauty store in Marsh Har- Delancy said that she wishes to be well the responsibility of all of the government What has been happening is the static bour. known throughout The Bahamas, and have departments, every company and individu- in the local Marsh Harbour lines have been “Dishy” is located upstairs in the sea achieved branching out her store to her set al in our country. causing disconnections to occur before the foam green building across from Curly locations. When I tell this to people they always patients can tell what their emergency is Tails Restaurant. Delancy advises others who want to have a curious look on their face. We all and us who they are. The static has also A graduate of the Class of 2011 from start their own business to remain patient can take steps to keep ourselves out of the jammed our phone system so that no outgo- St. Francis De Sales, Delancy wanted to and optimistic. It is not easy, but if you healthcare system, which is in itself health- ing calls were possible. further her education by going off to col- take things slow and plan accordingly, you care. I will dedicate some articles in the Even when the system is not jammed lege, but her plans took a detour. She re- will achieve the goal you had set out to do. future to that subject. Today I would like by poor land line service, it also occurs turned back to Abaco and decided to not to focus on how companies can help with with cell phones as calls are not connect- fall under the ‘statistics’ but to become an healthcare. ing properly. Voicemails are popping up entrepreneur at a young age. One company that has been causing hours later on our phones from patients When asked if starting her own busi- Abaco Healthcare, my company that runs who are in need of help. ness was expensive, Delancy said it was Marsh Harbour Medical Centre and Cor- BTC has made it and continues to less expensive than she had anticipated. bett Medical Centre in Treasure Cay, so make it very difficult to provide timely With a supportive family and strong moth- many problems is the Bahamas Telecom- healthcare to our patients. This has not yet er by her side she accomplished opening munications Corporation or "BTC.” caused a loss of life but it has caused undue her dream store. Abaco Healthcare has invested thou- suffering to some patients. Her business has blossomed over sands of dollars in modern telecommunica- Doing your job and doing it well can the short months that it has been opened, tions equipment and electronic health care have a ripple effect which could change and has expanded from only selling small record systems. These systems allow us to someone's life. things such as jewelry, makeup etc. to enhance patient care in so many ways. We I encourage everybody who is em- clothes, shoes, bags, sunglasses, phone built these systems based on the promise of ployed at BTC to work as hard as they can cases and other items. fast and RELIABLE telecommunications. and to continue to press their bosses to en- Delancy said business is going “un- We have not received the services that we sure a quick transition to the new phone believably great, and it has become more have been promised and paid for. How system so that no lives are lost. successful than I had ever imagined.” She it affects our patients can be very serious. It would be a tragedy to have a loss also stated how since starting and opening We have a computerized phone sys- of life because of an upgrade that has been her own business it has given her a dose tem that can route emergency calls to the executed poorly.

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By Eric Albury Friends of the Environment held a “Rock- in’ with Friends” concert at the Hope Town Harbour Lodge on June 9 to raise money for their organization. Some of the performers included Shane Cash, Kristen Powers, Ruth Albury, Aly and James Boyce, Bruce Ost, Justin Higgs, Earlier this month Lonnie Key proposed to his long-time sweet- Steve and Ingrid Marinak, Chris and Jes- heart, and all-around great gal, Abigail Goeder. The two are now sica Farren and Pherrol Duncombe. engaged to be married! Lonnie’s friends and family couldn’t be Above: Aly and James Boyce perform. Below: Shane Cash sang with his guitar. happier for him. Bradley in particular wants to take this moment By Eric Albury to embarrass his friend and say he loves him. Second homeowners discovered three bottles with messages in them on Hope Town’s beach from Calvary Day School All the best, buddy. students in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Ron and Peggy Bush spotted the bright pink bottles as they were walking the beach with their dog, about ¼ of a mile south of the Abaco Inn. The students released the bottles as scientific research in studying the currents of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Contact him via: (242) 366 0024 Office (242) 577-0339 Cell [email protected] Page 22 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 Police Commissioner Greenslade and Senator Gary Sawyer tour Airport and Administrative Building sites

Clockwise from bottom left: •Interior of the new terminal. •Courtyard of Administrative Building. •Commissioner Greenslade (left) Abaco •Superintendent Curry (middle) and Sen. Sawyer (right) discuss the need for a police presence in the high traffic Administrative building. •Commissioner Greenslade and Supt. “Honesty and Quality Curry walk through the Admin. building’s You Can Count On” courtyard. Brandon Thompson 242-357-6532 Dock Construction Residential and Commercial Customized to suit your lifestyle Boat Lifts Sales and Service Quality boat lift dealer for 10 years And Much More... Offering unsurpassed attention to detail with almost two decades of hands on experience Contact us today! www.lbtmarine.com [email protected] Cell: 242-357-6532 Ph/Fax: 242-367-2704 Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents with multiple cottages and houses Lubbers Quarters Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 Man-O-War Island-wide Abaco Listings Island Home Rentals + 2 hse 365-6048 Abaco Cottage + 114 hse 366-0576 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Abaco Vacation Planner + 25 hse 367-3529 Waterway Rentals + 14 hse 365-6143 Cherokee Marsh Harbour area Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Grand Cay Abaco Towns 16 apts 367-0148 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Green Turtle Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Barefoot Homes 14 hse 577-4092 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4247 Living Easy + 16 hse 367-2202 Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Regattas 32 apts 577-6764 Ocean Blue Properties + 34 365-4636 HG Christie + 11 hse 367-4151 Other Shore Club 365-4226 Sandy Point Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Cay Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Dive Guana + 11 hse 365-5178 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 800-628-1447 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Spanish Cay Guana Sunset Beach 13 units 365-5133 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Ocean Frontier 6 cott 519-389-4846 Treasure Cay Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 Ruth Sands + 9 hse 365-5140 Brigantine Bay Villas 5 units 877-786-8455 Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort + 95 rms 365-8801 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Mark’s Bungalows 4 units 365-8506 Crystal Villas 5 villas 321-452-0164 Abaco Estate Services + 365-8752 Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Island Dreams Rental + 357-6576 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Turtle Rock Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Villas at Palmetto Beach 3 villas 262-820-1900 Hope Town Inn 6 rm 4 Villas 366-0003 Wood Cay Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0266 Tangelo Hotel 14 rm 1 villa 365-2222 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Web Sites with Abaco Information Sea Gull Cottages + 4 hse 366-0266 http://www.abaconian.com http://www.abacos.com Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065 http://www.abacoinet.com http://www.oii.net Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http.//www.abacoinfo.com http://www.bahamas.com Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http.//www.abacocottage.com Rev. March 2012 June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 23

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Visitors’ Guide Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Restaurants • Services • Transportation The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 www.abaconian.com Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Everyone reads The Abaconian Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch All phones use area code 242 unless noted Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Bring errors & revisions to our attention Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Revised March 9 12 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm * Not on Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm Sundays Bonefish Guides Medical Services Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour...... 367-2295 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Emergency...... 458-1234 Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 advised to contact the office for the changes. Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Government Clinic Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town...... 365-0300 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 New Plymouth one way adult $10 (Children $7) • Round trip $15 • Extra to some G T Cay docks Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Crossing Rocks Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Tony Russell...... 366-3259 North Abaco Government Clinic Sandy Point...... 366-4010 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 Round Trip O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Government Clinic Fox Town ...... 365-2172 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 Round Trip Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Green Turtle Cay Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Herbert Thurston...... 365-2405 Tourism’s People-to-People program Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Be matched with a local person or family with a similar interest McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Sandy Point such as Bird watching, Attending church, Foreign language, School Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information class visit, Environmental interest. Marine, Native plants, History, Hope Town Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Humane Society, etc. This is not a dating service or an offer for a Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 free meal or lodging but an opportunity to meet someone locally Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 with similar interests. Call Tourism’s Doranell Swain at 367-3067 Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Nicholas Roberts...... 366-4486 for more information. Email: [email protected] Call for rates. Man-O-War David Albury...... 365-6502 Treasure Cay The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Airlines Serving Abaco Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Air Gate Aviation - Daytona/New Smyrna...... 367-3636 Attractions Tours & Excursions Restaurant Guide American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Abaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental...... 475-9616 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2936 Continental Connection - Miami Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay (Based on dinner entree range) Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour...... 367-4117 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Craig Air Center - North Florida...... 367-3522 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Abaco’s Nature Adventure...... 577-0004 IBC Airways - Ft.Lauderdale, W Palm Beach...... 367-1336 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Above & Below • Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 Marsh Harbour Locair - Fort Lauderdale...... 1-800-205-0730 Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour...... Pelican Shore Adventure on Prozac - T Cay...... 365-8749 Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole...... Treasure Cay farm road Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4411 Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Sky Bahamas - Nassau/Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-0996 Art studio & working foundry...... Little Harbour C & C Charters - Treasure Cay...... 365-8506 Blue Marlin...... $...... 367-2002 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town...... 366-0024 Gino’s...... $...... 367-7272 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0032 Pocket Beaches Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cars & Cart Rentals Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Kentucky Fried Chicken...... $...... 367-2615 Dive Shops • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Pop’s Place + ...... $...... 367-3796 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 • Sandy Point & more Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Snack Shack +...... $...... 367-4005 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Items of interest • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road Hope Town Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 • Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Rainbow Boat Rentals...... 367-4602 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...... 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... $...... 366-0760 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Extra $3 for each passengers above two Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Charter Boats Munchies...... $...... 366-0423 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Green Turtle Cay Sea Spray ‡...... $$...... 366-0065 Spring City...... $15 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...... 365-4411 Sugar Shack +...... $...... 366-0788 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Down Deep...... 366-3143 Little Harbour Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Snake Cay ...... $35 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Back Breaker...... 365-5140 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Casuarina Point...... $60 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Lubber’s Quarter Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Cracker P’s...... $$...... 366-3139 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Man-O-War Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Sandy Point ...... $150 Green Turtle Cay Bradley’s on the Harbour...... $...... 365-6380 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Bluff House ...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Dock’n Dine...... $...... 365-6139 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry...... $80 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Island Treats Snack Bar...... $...... 365-6501 Black Sound Marina...... 15...... 365-4531 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Fox Town ...... $165 Guana Cay Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... $$$...... 612-1021 Abaco Yacht Service...... 10...... F...... 365-4033 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Treasure Cay Lubbers Quarters Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Treasure Cay Marina...... 150...... F...... 365-8250 Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Man-O-War Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Man-O-War Marina ...... 26...... F...... 365-6008 Treasure Cay Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Marsh Harbour Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Boat Harbour Marina...... 183...... F...... 367-2158 Florence’s Cafe...... $...... 365-8354 Waterways Boat Rental ...... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$...... 365-8469 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Harbour View Marina...... 36...... F ...... 367-2182 Hope Town Madeira Park...... $20 Treasure Sands Club...... $$$...... 365-9385 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Sand Banks ...... $25 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Marsh Harbour Marina...... 52...... F...... 367 2700 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Hope Town Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Black Wood ...... $20 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Wood Cay ...... $70 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Mount Hope...... $80 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $$...... 365-4625 Fox Town ...... $85 Spanish Cay Treasure Cay Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... $$...... 365-4181 Crown Haven ...... $90 Spanish Cay Marina...... 75...... F...... 365-0083 Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 New Plymouth Inn...... $$...... 365-4161 Guana Cay Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$...... 365-4039 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Bakers Bay Marina...... 158...... F...... 365-5802 Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... $$...... 365-4234 Guana Hide-aways...... 37...... 577-0003 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Sundowners...... $$...... 365-4060 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour...... $85 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... F...... 365-5175 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry...... $25 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole...... $30 Harbour Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Nancy’s...... $$...... 366-4120 Page 24 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 25

VOLUME 20 NUMBER 12 JUNE 15th, 2012 Ministers attend ranger installation ceremony

On June 2 the Royal Bahamas Defence Force inducted forty four new members during an installation ceremony. The rangers marched and were presented to the Minister of National Security as well as other government officials. See page 2.

Wild weather kicks off the month of June Waterspouts sighted but no damage reported

By Rashida Murray Troy Albury, a resident of Guana Cay, was anchored at Fowl Cay when he saw the waterspout forming approximately a mile and half away on June 5. He said the day began pretty humid; there were notable thunderstorms in Trea- sure Cay and Marsh Harbour had overcast skies. Albury said that a waterspout forma- tion was not an unusual occurrence consid- ering the last sighting in the area of Guana Cay was on May 25. Troy Albury had divers with him whom could not resist the opportunity to capture the slow moving waterspout that moved from the point of origin at the mouth of Marsh Harbour, and headed southeast of Man-O-War Cay just before dissipating. Albury noticed that he was not in any clear and present danger at that time, but there were sailors a lot closer to the waterspout that were able to get a eyeshot view, namely Buddy Malone and Captain Alton Sands. Buddy sailing in his 35ft party boat was making his usual run for groceries into Marsh Harbour heading to Scotland Cay. At the emergence of the waterspout, he called Captain Alton Sands on his VHF to raise a caution to all the other boaters in the area. Malone said that he was right behind the freight vessel as the waterspout crossed him and Sands on the starboard Please see Waterspouts Page 22 Page 26 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 New Defence Force rangers inducted

By Rashida Murray ages, several students received certificates The 4th Annual Royal Bahamas De- for their outstanding achievements. Re- fence Force Rangers Installation Ceremo- ceiving the Minister of National Security ny commenced on June 2, marking the first Award was Ashuntay Reckley, a student at time installed rangers of Abaco marched Abaco Central High School. Colby Cross on the parade line wearing their regal tai- from the Forest Heights Academy was lored tunics and barrettes led by Randol presented with the Commodore’s Award, North the Platoon Commander (I.C.). He Darrinique Ford received the Rangers Di- was assisted by Oriscia Clarke and Deion rector Award, and Toni Knowles of the S. Jones, 3rd I.C. C. Bootle High School was recognized for 44 inductees were outfitted in their the Academic Improvement Award. newly tailored ranger uniforms as they Victor Cooper received the Award stood before the Hon. Bernard J. Nottage, for Support Staff of the Year (Green Turtle Minister of National Security for inspec- Cay), Shantell Penn Advisor of the Year tion. Also attending the ceremony were (ACH). Stafford Symonette of Camp Aba- State Minister in the Ministry of National co, Tiffany Williams and Rashida Murray, Security, Mr. Keith Bell, Commander of program advisors of S. C. Bootle High the Defence Force Commodore, Roderick received awards of appreciation. Katha- Bowe, the Ranger Director, Lieutenant Or- rina Cooper was recognized for dedicated igin Deleveaux, officers and Marines, gov- service over the 4 years. An award of The Honourable Dr. Bernard Nottage inspects the rangers during the June 2 installa- ernment officials and special invited guests recognition and special appreciation was tion. Forty four new rangers were inducted that day. Photo by Petty Officer Jonathan within local communities. After inspecting given to the RBDF Rangers Program by Rolle. the parade and viewing a drill (of domino Abaco’s Parent-In-Action leader Kathleen effect) displayed by the inaugurated RBDF Defence Force, strive to reach for great- to remind you that life’s journey is often Knowles, for the faithful service rendered rangers, Minister Nottage then addressed ness and challenge the status quo while interspersed with pitfalls and temptations to the youth of the Abaco community. the parade. embracing every opportunity to learn and but with a strong character and moral ap- After months of fundraising many The Hon. Minister Nottage in his assist your fellowman through commu- titude you will be able to avoid what are thanks is extended to the wider community, opening statement informed the anxious in- nity projects and character building exer- oftentimes disastrous offerings. I beg of including the Parent-In-Action groups, for ductees that the distinct pleasure was all his cises and they must never give up on their you, not to fall prey to traps such illicit their invaluable contributions to the Royal to grace the grounds of Abaco to honour dreams, for their dreams are within reach drugs, alcohol, truancy and bad company Bahamas Defence Force Ranger Program; them. He commended the inductees for if they remain disciplined, dedicated and that are there to engulf the unsuspecting throughout the entire school year instruc- their efforts completing the 9-month train- determined to the task of making a positive and the naïve. By staying focused on your tors Leading Seaman Edison Rolle, Lead- ing exercises and for making the coura- difference in your community and country. school work and engaged in positive pro- ing Mechanic Torrey Forbes and Marine geous decision to become a Defence Force Minister Nottage emphasized, “As grammes, such as the Rangers, you will Seaman W. Fox worked hand in hand with Ranger. Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers, develop into young men and women fully these groups to successfully prepare for the Minister Nottage made the rangers you are the future leaders of this great na- prepared to assume leadership roles in 4th Annual Royal Bahamas Defense Force aware of what was expected of them; they tion. Never take for granted the exposure your country”. Rangers Installation Ceremony. must exemplify good and honourable be- and experience you have gained from some During the installation service, haviour that will bring credit to the Rang- of the nation’s best. Inductees, notwith- students were recognized with several ers organization and to the Royal Bahamas standing your achievements to date, I wish awards. Based on their Grade Point Aver- June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 27 Page 28 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 School & Youth News ECC graduates eleven students during Junior Anchors and K-Kids take part commencement exercise in Spring Splash advised the graduates to “invent their fu- By Samantha Evans ture.” Central Abaco Primary School is “It is a call for you to chart your own the only school in the Bahamas that has a course and live life on your own terms. In Junior Anchor and K-Kids program that the end, it’s up were both started by Neulessa Major. On to each you to “They are May 26 they held a Spring Splash at the define your- doing the Anglican Parish Hall at which time these selves. It’s up young students along with Anchors from to each of us to impossible St. Francis showcased their talent by sing- invent our own from ground ing, dancing and modeling. future based This event is a fundraiser to raise on the choices zero.” money for the advisors to attend a Pilot that we make Club convention in Las Vegas this sum- and the actions that we take.” mer and for them to host the students to On June 6 ECC graduated its senior class. Speakers that day included District Superin- He told graduates that they are living a retreat. tendent of Education Lenora Black. Above: The graduating class of Every Child Counts. in a time when they must innovate, give Those twenty students who partici- back, and be true to themselves. Before pated provided their own clothing, acces- ending his speech, his last bit of advice sories, and shoes. They dressed in attire By Canishka Alexander ation this year is so appropriate – ‘Never to them was to possess trust, honesty, re- depicting the career they wish to pursue Every Child Counts held their 6th Give Up On Your Dreams’,” he conclud- spect, integrity and commitment because in the future. Some were doctors, sing- Annual Commencement Exercise on June ed. those are the things that businesses are ers, professional athletes and teachers. The 6 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Deondra Nesbitt introduced Freddie looking for. advisors helped them learn the modeling Eleven graduates made a stately appear- Munnings, manager of Human Resources Other speakers included returning steps and practice their talent. ance at the entrance of the church building of Abaco Club at Winding Bay, as the District Superintendent of Education, Dr. The students began practicing early in and walked briskly to their seats with roses guest speaker. He spoke of his love for Lenora Black, and ECC Principal Evelyn May and were prepared to present in front in hand. ECC over the years, and how impressed Major. The ECC Choir sang one more of their parents and peers. Tony Russell gave the salutatorian’s he was with the work that the staff is doing selection before awards were distributed At the end of the competition, three welcome before the ECC choir sang a ren- with the students. along with final gifts and diplomas that lower primary and three upper primary dition of “Lean On Me” for the audience. “What they are doing here is truly were given to the graduates. winners were crowned. In the lower pri- Russell said that their graduation day miraculous; it is everything from what I Toward the conclusion of the pro- mary division the winners were: third was a memorable day in that it ended a understand is virtually nothing,” he said. gram, Devantio McIntosh delivered his place Petera Major of St. Francis de Sales, period of their lives that they would for- “They are doing the impossible from valedictorian’s address, and Deangela Arrianna Cartwright of Central Abaco Pri- ever cherish, and it was a new beginning in ground zero.” Murray and Ashwell Murray said the final mary and the winner was Serenity Simon which they were able to move forward in Taking a phrase from a recent gradu- thank you. also of Central Abaco Primary School. their lives and pursue their dreams. ation speech given by First Lady of the “That is why the theme of this gradu- United States, Michelle Obama, Munnings Please see Anchors Page 5 June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 29 School & Youth News Anchors From Page 4 twelfth and sixth grade students during the ments to be promoted to the seventh grade. annual Awards Ceremony on June 4. For the first time in the school’s S.C. Bootle In the upper primary division the While addressing the students, Prin- history, Kumar acknowledged a student winners were: third place Taliya Pinder cipal Josephine Kumar reminded them that for their outstanding representation of adopts beach of Central Abaco Primary School, second they all make up a family at the school, the school. Quitel Charlton was selected runner up was Samantha Knowles of Cen- and that they will remain a St. Francis de for representing St. Francis in numerous in North Abaco tral Abaco Primary School and the winner Sales student no matter where life may take competitions namely speech competitions. was Tania Lowe. them. Charlton was also named head girl, while By Canishka Alexander The top three participants received a St. Francis teacher Arden Granados Javon Hidalgo-Brown was chosen as head Lauralee Davis, geography teacher trophy and the overall winner of the com- highlighted the accomplishments of the boy. at S.C. Bootle High School, led students petition received a sash and crown. That students throughout the past year. of all grade levels in an exciting project person was Tania Lowe who is a Grade 5 Specials presentations were then approximately seven years ago to adopt a student at Central Abaco Primary School. made to the students beginning with Pre- beach in the North Abaco area. She said fect Awards, and then moving on to the Long Bay School the opportunity for schools to assist was Most Outstanding and Most Improved graduates attend extended by the International Coastal Students rewarded for awards, Perfect Attendance Award, Mer- Clean-up Campaign via Friends of The it Certificates, Exceptional Community baccalaureate service Environment, and that it was Enzil Coo- achievements during Service Award, Honour Roll and Lifers per, music teacher, who selected the beach By Samantha Evans Award. The latter refers to students who and presented a proposal to Friends of The awards ceremony Long Bay School students began their were awarded for attending St. Francis Environment. graduation activities with a Baccalaureate since pre-school straight up to high school. Aptly named the North Abaco Beach By Canishka Alexander Service held on June 10 at Marsh Harbour Kumar was pleased to announce that Sandwatch Project, Davis said that many St. Francis de Sales Catholic School SDA Church. all sixth grade students had met the require- ecosystems were observed around the celebrated the accomplishments of its After the welcome and inspirational beach, so the former science teacher Sim- readings, Dr. Lenora Black, Superinten- one Baptist along with D'shan Maycock, dent of the Abaco District, made brief re- FRIENDS Education Officer, thought that marks. it was the perfect outdoor lab. There is Pastor Paul Scavella, President of a blue hole, mangroves, a pine forest, a the South Bahamas Conference of Seventh rocky beach and coppice ecosystems pres- Day Adventist, gave the keynote address ent. for the service. At that time, Davis said that local Musical selections were performed government had pushed a road through to throughout the program by the grade six the beach and had done some basic work to and twelve classes as well as the teachers offer added appeal to the area. However, of Long Bay High School. Duane Johnson the initial road was started by Lawrence of the grade six graduating class present- Laing to obtain sand for the completion of ed Pastor Scavella with an appreciation the S.C. Bootle Highway, hence the name award. of the track road that leads to the beach is On June 4 the twelfth and sixth grade students of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School were honoured for their academic achievements throughout the year. Among the awards Please see Beach Page 6 given out was the Lifers Award: for students who have attended St. Francis from pre- school all through to high school. Page 30 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 School & Youth News school planted them. Additionally, local establishing a committee in the community Teacher Appreciation Beach From Page 5 government and select individuals assisted to ensure and maintain an environmental observed at called Lawrence Road. with the removal of trash. information bulletin or center, transporta- The beach itself is located almost one “Being involved with this project has tion for the collection of aluminum cans Abaco Central mile south of Blackwood then takes an brought more 'groundedness' to my pro- and brining more visibility to blue hole and eastern turn off the highway and extends fession as a teacher of Geography. I am cave locations. By Samantha Evans almost a mile and a half to the coast. unapologetically a lover of our natural en- The bottom line she said is that “any Abaco Central High School stu- Davis said: “Its value is that it com- vironment, not only for the aesthetics, but battle that is to be effectively fought must dents held parties for their teachers during prises about six ecosystems in one area. also for its therapeutic advantages,” Davis be done so on many fronts and with all of Teacher Appreciation in May at different There are, of remarked. “ In my daily teachings, I am the stakeholders involved.” times during the day while other students “I am unapolo- course, some always challenged to prove it. I believe gave gifts to their favorite teachers. invasives – that the people who benefit are the ones At Central Abaco Primary School, getically a lover scavola, jum- who must assist in maintaining [because] the administrators took the lead and held of our natural bey and Aus- this helps to balance the benefits and the a few special events for the teachers. This responsibility.” Spelling Bee tests was done May 29-31. When the teach- environment” tralian pine – but some The project has led Davis to partici- first graders ers arrived to school after a long holiday very valuable pate in many other environmental efforts weekend, they were met with breakfast with Friends of the Environment, the Keep each day, spearheaded by Leroy Thomp- native species. The coastline itself is more By Samantha Evans Abaco Beautiful campaign, Adopt a Beach son. than a mile long. Eighteen grade one students took part (Church), BREEF in San Salvador, Island On May 31, a luncheon was held at Since embarking on the project, there in the Spelling Bee on June 9 held at St. School in Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas Na- the Anglican Parish Hall in Marsh Har- has been an increase in community pride Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall. tional Trust, Sandwatch Project in Hope bour. School was dismissed at 12 noon and among students. Although there was ini- The students represented nine schools Town and Climate Change in France. Da- events were held afterwards. tially a decrease in the amount of trash, including Agape Christian School, Amy vis said these experiences resulted in many The afternoon offered games and over time the level of illegal dumping re- Roberts, St. Francis de Sales, Angels other extended and immaterial benefits. activities led by school Guidance Officer sumed. Academy, Central Abaco Primary, Coo- In addition, S. C. Bootle was recently Samantha Evans, including flying kites, “The idea was that if this beach could per’s Town Primary, Crossing Rocks, listed as an eco-school. blowing bubbles and running. be made to be more attractive, North Aba- Hope Town Primary and Man-O-War “This will allow us to review the conians would assist with the upkeep,” Da- School. uniqueness of our environmental issues vis explained. “ The ultimate phases would The competition was close with ten and format a program that is S. C. Bootle- have included picnic benches and bins.” rounds being spent on the seen-list words specific. The monitoring will be done by Besides the students, Principal Huel and seven rounds on the unseen-list words. Abaco Central BREEF, and there are performance indica- Moss also became involved and helped As the unseen-list began, nine stu- tors,” she shared. “ I believe that S. C. maintain the upkeep of the entrance. Dur- dents remained. High School Bootle High being a feeder school for all of ing the summer, Friends would incorporate In third place was Luke Prosa of the communities of North Abaco will have cleanups as part of their summer camps. Hope Town School, in second place was boasts art and to become a microcosm of what we want Initially, Friends of The Environment and Destiny Curry of Agape Christian School our communities to look like.” The Nature Conservancy purchased native and the winner was Olivia John of Angels craft pieces Davis said that other projects include plants to assist, and staff and parents of the Academy. By Samantha Evans Superintendent Dr. Lenora Black was Twenty-six students took part in the present and brought brief remarks. She Art BGCSE and BJC Arts and Crafts exam commended these grade one students for at Abaco Central High School this year. doing an excellent job on those spelling According to Art Teacher Stacia words and utilizing those skills that make Pitt, five students took the craft exam in students good spellers. She then assisted both BJC and BGCSE exams and thirteen with the distribution of certificates and tro- took the drawing and painting exam for phies to students. the same. She noted that these students excelled this year with the uniqueness of styles they displayed. Congratulations to all Pitt said she is extremely pleased with graduates! the outcome and looks forward to the great level of work put into the pieces. Man-O-War Hardware Non-Corrosive Hardware #1 Lumber Plain & Pressure Treated An Extensive Selection of Pine, Fir, Cypress Brass, Stainless & Monel Teak & Mahogany

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(BUT) launched its Group Life and Health She was selected as one of the top pri- Coverage on June 4 for active members. mary students in the nation and was award- Public school teachers and adminis- ed a scholarship for her past achievements. trators from all over Abaco assembled at Kalina took home two trophies, a St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Par- medal and a scholarship. ish Hall to hear the plan presentation from Kalina’s schoolmates join her par- Colina representatives Charlene Rodgers ents, Neil and Sacha Weatherford, to con- and Gregory Bonamy. gratulate her in this accomplishment. Forms were given to the members as Rodgers made the presentation of coverage and benefits to the educators. She showed Spotlight on a them how the medical plan would work young Bahamian and explained how the 20 to 80 percent de- ductible would work. Submitted by Melonie Pedican Rodgers told them that there are sev- Stephen Pedican, aggressive from eral reasons for them to sign on to this birth, has demonstrated the desire for suc- On June 8 the ACHS Drama Club put on a performance called “A Kaleidoscope of plan: peace of mind, health protection, cess. He completed Treasure Cay Primary Talent.” The club is currently at seventeen members. Above: Drama director Yasmine and affordable healthcare. She explained School as one of the top students in his Glinton alongside students involved in ACH’s Drama Club. that the coverage is only available to active class, continuing to St. Francis De Sales B.U.T. members with no medical under- School with the same tenacity to succeed. writing prior to July 1 with full coverage By Canishka Alexander numbers of students began to increase each He joined just about every Club at St. of new illnesses as of July 1, 2012. Students of Abaco Central High time they met, and now there are currently Francis De Sales and was determined to be She further explained that one advan- School’s Drama Club led the way in the 17 members in the club. president of each. tage of signing up now is that Colina is not school’s first drama production, “A Ka- Students performed in short skits, After completing high school in 2006, asking for a medical exam, which means leidoscope of Talent,” on June 8. Under monologues, poetry and solos. Glinton Stephen applied to Lake City Community that prior illnesses will be covered. How- the direction of Yasmine Glinton, ACH was also a part of the performance and College, now Florida Gateway College, to ever, Rodgers said that those with diabe- teacher and Drama Club director, the contributed a poem and a song. study Golf Course Operations. He was ac- tes, high blood pressure and a few other group included singers, writer, actors and “I think it’s important if you’re doing cepted into that program and had to com- such illnesses must wait one year to have actresses. something with kids to model it,” Glinton plete five hundred hours of Golf Course plan cover those illnesses. “I don’t want it Glinton said. “I don’t want it to be something they experience in that field before starting col- Rodgers explained that there is also a to be explained that do for fun and then they never do again, lege. It was decided that he attend college $20,000 life insurance attached along with each student so I just wanted to show them that you can the following year, and in the meantime accidental death and dismemberment ben- something brought their do things with this and this can take you he worked at Treasure Cay Golf Course to efit of an additional $20,000. The health they do for unique talent places.” gain that experience. insurance coverage is for $1 million. fun and then to the perfor- Glinton said that this is only the be- While working towards going to col- She told educators that each member mance, and ginning for Drama Club members as they lege, Stephen volunteered as a fire fighter who signs up by June 8 would receive their they never do she wanted the build on the hope of travelling to Canada with Abaco Crash Fire & Rescue which is medical card and pharmacy card (for use again” theme to depict with senior drama club members to see headed by Chief Colin Albury. During this in the USA) prior to the close of school the collection what a career in the performing arts has time Stevo, as he is affectionately called, this June. of their talents to offer. helped to fight numerous fires, worked a coming together. 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9-year-old makes sea plies, her dad does the drilling and Ashley and is a daily camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stevo From Page 7 does the wrapping, designing, gluing and Ecosystem based Friends of The En- glass jewelry to donate connecting. It is considered a family proj- vironment has partnered with Disney to Jaws-of-Life to extricate a fallen victim in to shelters ect. design an exuberant day full of classroom an accident on the Treasure Cay highway. When asked what she does with the activities and hands-on experiences. He has a passion for driving the fire equip- Over $1,000 donated money she receives from selling her hand- For more information call 242-367- ment at Treasure Cay Emergency Services crafted jewelry, she said how she donates it 2721. Organization and is skilled at it, having to shelters here in Abaco. Cause for Paws, climbed the ranks from Junior Fire Fighter Treasure Cay Humane Society, and Pop’s to Lieutenant Fire Fighter. Place are her three main recipients, but she Paul Harris Fellow He also served on the altar in his fam- hopes to branch out to the humane societies Award given to ily church – St. Simon by the Sea Anglican on the island of Nassau one day. Church- as an Acolyte. Newell says she chooses to give the St. Francis teacher Stephen is poised now, to take his money to these shelters because she has place in society as a responsible, law abid- such a love for animals, and especially By Canishka Alexander ing, God-fearing young Bahamian. He wants to help the stray ones that are in dire Elmer Bongon was presented with the has graduated from Florida Gateway Col- need. Paul Harris Fellow Award at the St. Fran- lege with an Associate of Science Degree Ashley’s Abaco Sea Glass Jewelry cis de Sales Awards Ceremony on June 4. in Golf Course Operations, specializing offers many pieces from necklaces, wine JoAnn Bradley, President of the Ro- in Turf Equipment Technology. In a few charms, earrings, bracelets, and even tary Club of Abaco, first presented cer- months, after gaining more experience in rings, and they all sell at the local coffee tificates to twelfth grade students involved Golf Course Operations at a Tiger Wood’s shop Java. in Rotary’s junior arm called the Interact Golf Course, he will return to University Early this spring she held a Jewelry Club. George Riviere, Rotary advisor, to further his education and become a Golf Sale Party in Treasure Cay, which invited joined her. Course Superintendent. ladies to come and take a look at her piec- “It is with great honour and pleasure Stephen is the son of Melonie and es; it was a huge success and Ashley even that the Rotary Club of Abaco bestows Stephen Pedican of Treasure Cay, who began taking custom orders. She also had these certificates to members of the Inter- would like to thank those persons who have a table at a yard sale in Treasure Cay in act Club, who have worked so hard to help played a role in his success thus far. His March. their communities and help their school,” family and friends extend their congratu- Ashley’s Abaco Sea Glass Jewelry Ms. Bradley said. By Brieonna Russell lations, wish him a successful future, and has donated over $1,000 to animals in need Following the students’ presentation, In the summer of 2011 Ashley New- remind him to remember his God always. so far, and as a pursuing fashion designer she then beckoned to Bongon, faculty advi- ell and her cousin Madison began collect- she is well on her way. sor of the Interact Club, to receive the Paul ing pieces of sea glass here on Abaco. Cap- Harris Fellow Award. tivated by the beauty of it they got the idea Ms. Bradley explained: “We have a to start a sea glass jewelry line, and from Human interest story? FRIENDS’ Summer special foundation called the Rotary Foun- there she began Ashley’s Abaco Sea Glass dation, which was founded by Paul Harris. Let the Abaconian know! Jewelry. Camp 2012 To belong to the fellowship is the highest 367-3200 Ashley is 9 years old and in the 4th honour you can achieve as a Rotarian.” Grade attending Angels Academy. When Friends of The Environment’s Sum- Additionally, Ms. Bradley said that creating pieces her mom orders the sup- mer Camp registration forms are now $1,000 has to be donated in the name of available. the recipient to the foundation for its good This camp focuses on young people works. ages 6 to 13 dividing them into Junior (ages 6-9) and Senior (ages 10-13) groups Please see Rotary Page 9

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• Delivery from Crown Haven to Sandy Point Visit our modern facility on the Murphy Town Water Front beside Abaco’s cornerstone Parker’s Landing to construction June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 33 School & Youth News she had to leave at an early age to move to out into jazz and teaches music in her Is- a hand wherever their talents lie whether Rotary From Page 8 her mother’s home in Chicago when her land Waves studio. it be painting walls, helping to make fur- mother be- Sadly, when Garnell was 19 she also niture from driftwood and beanbag chairs Because of his outstanding service as “Their came termi- lost her father. At the age of 22 she re- out of car faculty advisor, Mr. Bongon was named a nally ill. turned once more to the United States to “Differences tires or help- Paul Harris Fellow. encouragement Sadly, help care for her ailing uncle. During this do not matter ing grow fresh “I want you to wear your pin proud- ... helped me her mother time she began taking sociology classes vegetables in ly; it is a very distinguished honour I can died at a with a view to tapping into people’s needs here” the community assure you,” she added. Mr. Bongon also heal through young age in and thus the seed began to grow in her garden. Some received a certificate recognizing him for writing and 1991 when mind for a community centre which is now very talented artists have created inspiring his achievements. poetry.” Garnell was ‘Island Waves’. murals on walls and doors.” only seven “People believed in me so I believe Tutoring classes are offered for all years old. in people and I wanted to move back to age groups and include tutoring for BJC Of course, this was a life shattering experi- Abaco once again to make a change,” she and BGC SE examinations. A teacher is Limperes strives ence for the young child who went through stated. on staff who has worked both in the United the battle for many years of trying to deal The Island Waves centre is open each States and the Bahamas. Counseling ser- to unite Abaco with losing a parent. Fortunately, she was weekday for people of like minds to come vices are also offered by a qualified coun- nurtured by an aunt and uncle who were a together and tap into as many creative selor. Other activities include music, art, community lawyer and law professor respectively. sources as possible. “Differences do not dance, nutrition classes, pot luck, grill “They were humble people and it is matter here, people from all walks of life, outs, poetry nights and jam out nights. By Jennifer Hudson from them that I learned about hard work, religions and races are welcome,” states During the evenings the eight musi- Garnell Limperes is a young lady professionalism and responsibility,” says Garnell. cian members of the Island Waves band with a heartfelt mission to make a differ- Garnell. “Their encouragement in sending “This is come together to make music. Sometimes ence in the community. She believes that it me to writing summer camps helped me a community “People New Entry band members also stop by. is time for change and for unity, for people heal through writing and poetry.” centre in the believed in me From a young age, Garnell had As she healed, Garnell became very true sense of dreams of networking with friends to form to find a common goal to better their com- so I believe in munity. With this goal in mind she opened interested in people because of what she the word and a business but had no idea then what form the Island Waves Community Centre, had been through and became involved everyone who people” it would take. She is thrilled that Island firstly part-time in October of last year and in peer leading. Having always been on a comes pitches Waves has grown out of her dream and the then full-time in May. quest to find happiness she came to the rein to make it friends networking with her to share this Garnell’s decision to open the centre alization that she would not find it unless happen. Everything in the centre has been dream are Shanishka Bain and Ellen Sands. she was happy with herself. donated including furniture, artwork, paint came through a desire to help people who Please see Centre Page 18 are searching for a place where they can At the age of 17 Garnell came back to and a very nice piano keyboard. People lend come together and find support, educa- The Bahamas and once again, for the next tion, socialization and a way to help each five years, lived in the apartment in which other. Her yearning to provide such a cen- she had spent her early years. During this tre stems from her own struggles to cope time she reconnected with her father, Gar- with some very difficult life situations. nett Stewart, who hailed from Moore’s Is- Garnell’s mother, Patti Limperes, was a land. teacher at the Abaco Central High School Her father was a well-known musi- in the days when it was located at Spring cian who started ‘The Funk Connection City. She specialized in mathematics, PE Band’ with his brother which Garnell’s and music but it was as a musician that she mother also joined. They were the hot Marble and Granite is most remembered. She played guitar and group of the day and may be remembered counter tops, showers started a band called the ‘Earthquakes’ and especially for their songs ‘Abaco People’ and floors installed many other musical groups between the and ‘Funky Soul Down in Abaco’. Garnell is proud to be part of such a Made in Marsh Harbour late 70’s and 1991. Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 Garnell grew up in Marsh Harbour musical family. She has inherited their mu- in an apartment on Queen Elizabeth Drive sical genes and is herself a talented classi- View installations where she once again lives today although cal pianist who has also recently branched on our web site: abacomarbleandgranite.com Page 34 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 Sports Men’s softball games featured in May line-up By Canishka Alexander Between May 25-30, four games were played among the men’s softball teams at the Murphy Town Ballfield and Baker’s Field in Cooper’s Town. On May 25, it was a showdown between Creter’s Bulldogs and the DNR Sluggers. The Bulldogs travelled with two bat boys, Caleb and Dillon Albury, who also assisted as pinch runners in the game. The Bulldogs were merciless in the game – beating the DNR Sluggers: 13-0. That same night a game was scheduled for the RJ Bonefish Runners and Lady Sluggers women’s teams, but the RJ Run- ners forfeited the game. Tyler Russell, winning pitcher for the Bulldogs, said that the game was a good one for them although they haven’t gotten in much practice. “We’re trying to get back into it seeing that the season has been postponed by so many things happening. We did pretty good tonight, and I’m happy with it,” Rus- sell explained. “We hit well for not having any practice, but we’re trying to get back into it, and we’re going to try getting steady with practice again.” Above: Softball game between DNR Slug- week. On May 26, the Shiloh Destroyers go down without a fight and quickly closed Dillon and Caleb also agreed that it gers and Creter’s Bulldogs on May 25. played against New Vision and won with a the gap. Nevertheless, it was a little too was a good game, and that they were look- The Bulldogs went on to win 13 to 0. score of 17 to 3. late, as New Vision scored one more run ing forward to another one in the coming The following week, on May 29, to push them ahead of their opponents. At New Vision players went up against the the end of the night, the score was in New DNR Sluggers. Both teams played their Vision’s favour, and they beat the DNR best games of the season, and kept the in- Sluggers: 13-12. nings brief as both teams scored a series of New Vision players Javeno Culmer runs. In fact, it wasn’t until the fifth inning and Tanash Swain said they did their best that New Vision began to break away from in the game. While Swain saw where their DNR Sluggers to take a five point lead. 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Submitted by B. Sue Graves decided to fish again. Again, Big T Too Rowdy brought dolphin to the scale. the rest of the fleet left very early because The 25th Annual Green Turtle released another white marlin by Susan Day three started with very strong of low tide. Again, Bob Wolsey, of Big T Fishing Tournament was held at the Green Wolsey, the only lady angler to compete. winds and weather predicted to decline Too, released a white marlin. Another an- Turtle Club on May 8-11, 2012. On Mon- The boats had to dodge rough seas and throughout the day. All of the boats de- gler aboard, Steve Day, released the only day, May 7, six boats committed to com- sailfish of the tournament about an hour pete and were all treated to tournament t- and one half later. Wayne Sandlin, Sea shirts, bags, lures and other fishing-related Wolf, did weigh dolphin, but Jack Brown items. The captain’s meeting was quick. on the Equity VIII, had the heaviest one of Several prizes were drawn to raise funds the tournament, 19 pounds. for the Abaco Cancer Society. Bob Wolsey, based in Florida and In first place was Big T Too which Green Turtle Cay, led his boat, Big T Too, was led by Bob Wolsey. Second and third a 45’ Cabo, into first place for the tourna- place were The Rowdy and Victory Lap, ment. His boat released three white marlin respectively. Equity VIII’s Jesse Bollinger and one sailfish during their three days of II won the non-billfish division while Susan fishing. Second place went to The Rowdy, Wolsey won Top Lady Angler and Walter owned by Frank Cappo. Greg Cappo re- Robinson won the Tipsy Turtle Award. leased the first blue marlin of the tourna- The entire fleet left the docks ear- ment. ly to fish from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Big T Victory Lap, a 56’ Viking, took third Too, captained by local David Farrington, place with their blue marlin release by Pe- released a white marlin at 8:29 a.m. Greg ter Tyson. Jesse Bollinger II, who owns Cappo aboard the 63’ Rowdy was the first the Equity VIII, a 55’ Viking out of Fort to release a blue marlin at 1:06 p.m. Less Lauderdale, Florida, won the non-billfish than one hour later, Peter Tyson, aboard division. the Victory Lap, 56’ Viking, out of Vero Susan Wolsey, Big T Too, won the Beach, Florida, released the second blue of top lady angler prize with her white marlin the tournament. Above: An angler in the Green Turtle Fishing Tournament reels in a billfish. The tourna- release. The Wolverine III, a 47’ Viking, Roy Cronacher on the Sea Wolf ment, held between May 8 and May 11, featured competition among seven vessels. The captained by Walter Robinson, won the brought a dolphin to the scale to compete in tournament champion, Big T Too, released three white marlin and one sailfish over four coveted Tipsy Turtle Award. the non-billfish section of the tournament. days. The tournament participants contrib- Tipsy Turtles, a signature cocktail at the uted around $1800 for The Abaco Cancer Green Turtle Club, was offered to thirsty lightening for part of the day. cided to take lay day, except Victory Lap. Society. This society assists over 60 Ba- anglers at the weigh scale. Ray Lowe, the The Sea Wolf, a 34’ had the most They did remain out the entire time, but hamians in the area for cancer treatment official weigh master of the tournament, frightening story. They fought ten-foot were not successful. on a yearly basis. They provide individu- conducted a professional weigh-in. plus seas with horrific rain and weather all On day four, the final day, while als with transportation and other associated For the second day, all the boats around them. The Equity VIII and The Victory Lap took their deserved lay day, costs. Page 40 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 Sports in the world. Anglers can fish any or all CISC From Page 11 of the tournaments with cumulative points determining the overall Bahamas Billfish well as Nationals." Champion. Higgs will also be proudly represent- In an effort to give-back to the Baha- ing her team, Swift Swimming, for the mian people, the Bahamas Billfish Champi- seventh year in a row in the 41st Annual onship has two endowed scholarships that Bahamas Na- enable Bahamian students the opportunity "I am honored tionals a week to pursue a degree in marine biology or ad- before the vanced education in marine technologies. to represent CISC games. my country Miller again... Albury is also excited about Go Team Softball games heat being chosen Above: Team Krazy Salt posing with their trophy. The team came in first place for the Bahamas” as one of the Marsh Harbour leg of the Bahamas Billfish Championship. up the weekend members of the National onship that they were out for victory. On or third depended upon catching this fish. By Canishka Alexander team to represent the Bahamas in Aruba. the first day of the tournament, team Krazy Frank Rodriguez's team continued to battle The unpredictable weather turned During his first CARIFTA Swimming Salt's caught and released three blue mar- the big blue for three and a half hours be- accommodating for players during the Championships in April, Miller achieved lin and a sailfish for an impressive 1,900 fore losing the fish at 6:39 PM. softball games held on June 8-9. The first all personal best times, and hopes to take points. During the tournament, a total of 35 game to take place at the Murphy Town those best times to another level at CISC. By contrast, day two was nonpro- billfish were caught and released; 22 blue Ballfield was between the Lady Sluggers "I am honored to represent my coun- ductive for the Palm Beach, Florida based marlin, 9 white marlin and 4 sailfish. At and the F.E.S. Peacocks, who played try again, and look forward to the competi- Viking 70. With the forecast for westerly all BBC tournaments, catches and releases against each other for the first time since tion. After training very hard, I hope to winds, the Team opted to use day three are validated using time and date stamped the season opened. improve all my times. I wish the best to all as their 'lay day.' The Bahamas Billfish digital images. Affidavits signed by all In the initial innings of the game, the my teammates, too - Go Team Bahamas," Championship's fishing format allows participants fishing on each team further Lady Sluggers dominated the games with said Miller. teams to fish three out of four days with a confirms that the fish was released in ac- run after run, and at the end of the game Like Higgs, Miller will also compete required 'captain's choice' lay-day. cordance with IGFA and Bahamas Billfish the balance was tipped in their favour. at National Swimming Championships, The lay day decision was apparently Championship rules. Lady Sluggers beat the Peacocks – 13-3. prior to travelling to Aruba. He will be the right call as Krazy Salt's added another The third place finish at the Marsh Then, in the nightcap game between representing the Abaco Swim Club in Nas- blue marlin and a white marlin on the final Harbour Championship enabled Fa-La-Me the DNR Sluggers and Creter’s Bulldogs, sau, and this will be his sixth consecutive day to finish the third leg of the 2012 BBC to improve its lead in the overall standings the action continued on the field with the Nationals Championships. series with 2,700 points. for the 2012 Bahamas Billfish Champion- Bulldogs maintaining the lead. They won Both swimmers are very excited to be Krazy Salt's was not the only team ship to 6,700 points. Miss Annie remains the game with 12 runs, while the DNR able to represent the Bahamas again, and busy catching blue marlin. Fishing only in Second Place overall with 5,400 points. Sluggers scored only 2 runs. look forward to continued success. their second ever BBC tournament, team Moving into Third Place in the overall “It was a good comeback win from Island Time released a blue marlin on day standings is team Wave Paver with 4,100 the last time we played against the Destroy- one and two blues on day four to edge out points. ers; we played pretty badly because the full Krazy Salt wins BBC’s the winner of the Harbour Island Champi- Now celebrating its 39th season, the team wasn’t there,” said the winning pitch- Marsh Harbour leg onship, Fa-La-Me, on time. BBC is the oldest billfish tournament series In fact, on day four, Fa-La-Me Please see Softball Page 17 David Anderson's team Krazy Salt's hooked-up with their fourth blue marlin of wasted no time showing the twenty-seven the tournament just before the call for 'lines teams fishing the Marsh Harbour Champi- out.' Whether Fa-La-Me finished second June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 41 Sports overall, while the other team made it to Softball From Page 16 the championship game and played against Abaco Swim Club ready Bishop Michael Eldon High School. After er, Lyle Sawyer. “ Tonight we did alright, placing second, the players were given the for Nationals we hit the ball better and played a better opportunity to attend the H.O.Y.T.E.S. defense.” Labour Day Classic in June where they The Shiloh Destroyers beat the Bull- made it to the semifinal round. dogs 16-2 during that meeting. The Bull- Meanwhile, the girls’ basketball team dogs now hold a 3-1 record. travelled to Freeport in February to the On June 9, games were played at Bak- Geneva Rutherford Girls Classic where er’s Field in Cooper’s Town. The F.E.S. they finished sixth out of eight teams. In Peacocks took to the field again, but this the Inter-school League, the under 15 team time, they played against the R.J. Runners. won their division, and the under 17 and The Runners accumulated 20 points, while senior girls both received second place. the Peacocks earned 11. Penn gave thanks to all who support- In the final game between the DNR ed them throughout the year. Sluggers and the Shiloh Destroyers, the “A special thanks to the parents who Destroyers were victorious once again. have enough faith in me to travel all over They garnered 5 points in the game, while The Bahamas with their children and [for] the DNR Sluggers scored 4 points. supporting all our functions. A special thanks to all those who have supported us over this school year including: Mr. Albert Jones, Ms. Farrington, Ms. Rahming, Mr. Marlins basketball McIntosh, Mr. Charles and especially my mother – Eunice Mills.” teams performs well at tournaments By Timothy Roberts Addison Albury is the youngest of By Canishka Alexander a group of 20 Abaco swimmers from the Proudly representing Abaco Central Abaco Swim Club who will compete at the High School, the Marlins 13-and-under Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) 2012 Na- boys’ team placed third in the Agape Chris- tional Championship Swim Meet held in tian School Basketball Classic in October, Nassau on June 14 – 17. before the team headed to Nassau in De- Brenda Sawyer, a swim instructor cember to attend the Father Marcian Peters for the club, said “we have some eight and Tournament. under, some nine-ten and eleven-twelve According to Coach Shantell Penn, year-olds going and we expect them all it’s been a busy year already for the Mar- Please see Swim Page 22 lins. In February, the players travelled to Long Island to attend the North Long Is- land High Tournament where they made it Above:The Marlins basketball team, from to the semifinals, but lost to D.W. Davis. Abaco Central High School, has travelled In April, their next stop was Bimini around The Bahamas to compete in tourna- Man-O-War Sea to Sea where two junior teams competed. Penn ments. They have been met with success. said that one of the teams finished fifth Atlantic Ocean

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Contact Jack Albury www.treasurecayrentals.com 242-367-2333 / 242-477-5270 or [email protected] [email protected] • www.johncashrealty.com Page 42 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 School & Youth News US Embassy pays ECC visit Little Darlings avoid such conflicts the next time around. Centre From Page 9 Nevertheless, the funds raised will go organizes annual fair “We would eventually like to see By Timothy Roberts toward the construction of a school build- Making up for a previously missed ing for Little Darlings Academy because little community centres like this spring By Canishka Alexander engagement, John Dinkleman – Charge they’ve outgrown the space where they are up throughout the settlements and then On May 26, staff, students and par- d’Affaires at the US Embassy – returned to now situated. throughout the islands so that people of the ents of Little Darlings Academy joined Abaco to visit Every Child Counts (ECC) Little Darlings is located next to the different settlements and islands can inter- hands to organize the school’s 3rd Annual on June 7 speaking with them and assessing NIB Building in Dundas Town. Christine act more,” stated Garnell. Fair, which was held at the BAIC Farm- their needs. Bostwick can be contacted at 367-1317. She and her friends have been able er’s Market and Craft Center. Mr. Dinkleman explained that due to to procure a couple of grants to start the Principal Christine Bostwick was ap- an excessively late flight he missed a prior program but they are in great need of more preciative to all who showed support to engagement with ECC earlier this year Abaco student receives funding. They presently have five mem- them namely Benjamin Rahming for the and said this is his apology tour to “beg bers of staff who are funded by the govern- use of the BAIC grounds, and Desmond full scholarship to their forgiveness for missing the previously ment apprenticeship scheme but govern- and Audra Bootle for designing the shirts scheduled meeting.” Howard University ment funding for this scheme will soon be for the event. He said he made it a priority to re- coming to an end. The school fair featured various By: Brieonna Russell turn to ECC because organizations assist- As part of its community involve- games like hoopla, pick and win, and a Tristen Walkes, a senior at Forest ing those with special needs are “close to ment, the Island Waves Centre held a payless table where people could purchase Heights Academy, was presented a full my heart.” He said he wanted to visit the cleanup of the SC Bootle Highway on June items at discounted prices. Of course, the scholarship to Howard University, located school to see where they are and what their 9. This was the first of a series of cleanups bouncing castle was there and was a popu- in Washington, D.C. at the 2012 College needs are and to be able to assist in any in many different areas. lar spot for the children in attendance. Explosion held May 26 at Change Minis- way they can. It is also planning a two-week sum- Tickets were available for purchase tries Church. He complimented the school saying mer camp which will feature educational leading up to the event, and the commu- “Shocked” was the one word Tristen that the needs of Abaco appear to be “well and fun activities and a series of education- nity enjoyed grilled pork chops, chicken used to describe his feeling when his name taken care of.” He congratulated Lyn Ma- al field trips. Persons wishing to find out and ribs with a choice of baked macaroni, was called to go and accept his scholarship jor or the work they are doing at the school. more about joining in the activities of the salad, corn or potato made specially by from the Howard representative. Centre or for information on how to assist Vangie Stuart and Barry Bostwick. Pas- Forest Heights Academy Principal Pictured below: Every Child Counts stu- with funding or to register for the summer tries were also sold. James Richard did not tell Tristen why he dents along with Principal Lyn Major, Se- school, may stop by Island Waves any day Although the event was a success, had to go to the College Explosion because nior Island Administrator Cephas Cooper or evening. Bostwick said that the ticket sales and do- he simply wanted it to be a surprise, and a and Charge d’Affaires of the US Embassy The Centre is located on Queen Eliza- nations did not go as well as expected. She surprise it was. John Dinkleman. beth Drive just east of Memorial Plaza. also apologized to the public for the long Tristen said he was very indecisive wait on their food, and passed out compli- about attending Howard University be- mentary sodas while persons were delayed cause he had gone months without any on the line. response from them after he applied there Going forward, she said they know last year in 2011. that better preparation will help them to Please see Tristen Page 20

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Marsh Harbour Multi-purpose commercial building known as Faith Convention Center. Multi- purpose. Appraisal TBA Marsh Harbour This complex consists of five octagon buildings. Three sin- gle storey buildings and two two-storey buildings. Known as Simmons Place. $399,000 Marsh Harbour Two Storey Commercial Building Complex contains 10 commercial units Don MacKay Blvd, Marsh Har- bour. Appraisal TBA Crossing Rocks Two Storey Commercial Building comprises of First Floor 4 (1) bed 1 bath and six offices, restaurant and shops. Second Floor 10 units (1) bed (1) bath North Side of Main Rd. Appraisal TBA For conditions of sale and any other information, please contact: The Commerical Credit Collection Unit at 242-502-1320 or 242-356-1685 or 242-502-0929 or 242-356-1608 Fax: 242-356-1638 Interested persons should submit offers in writing addressed to: The Manager, The Commercial Credit Collection Unit Call: 242-577-0197 or 419-610-6336 P.O. Box N 7518, Nassau, Bahamas Page 44 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012 per work for my scholarship, inside of Tristen From Page 18 the backpack they gave me, came inside Once he was presented the scholar- and told my mother that I did not get the scholarship.” He handed the backpack to Church News ship which includes books, housing, and tuition paid in full for his 4 years of at- his mother; she opened the backpack see- tendance, Tristen said he was no longer ing that there was an envelope in there with First Assembly of God Student and adult performers got a chance to showcase their talent for the indecisive about attending this school, but Howard University on it realizing that this Praise Dancers win tal- stood firm on his decision to start there Au- was the scholarship, and was overwhelmed $1000 prize and an opportunity to attend gust of this year. with emotion. Tristen’s mother screamed ent competition at the Creative Arts Summit in Bradenton, Along with his envelope of paper- in excitement and tightly hugged her son. Business Expo 2012 Florida this summer. work they gave Tristen a brand new back- Scheduling to attend his first class at Eight acts performed that evening including the newly formed Island Waves pack, which was one the prizes they gave Howard University on August 11, Tristen By Samantha Evans Band, Abaco Supreme Drill Team, First out during the question and answer seg- is looking forward to majoring in engineer- Infinity No Limit Outlet held its Tal- Assembly Praise Dancers (called The ment. ing and having a minor in culinary. ent Showcase and Modeling Gone Wild Move of God), and several duets and solo With his new backpack, Tristen ar- Although he claims that he is not ner- event at their new community center in acts. The male group from Agape Christian rived home ready to spill the news to his vous now, he says that once he is on the Marsh Harbour on Saturday, May 26. School also made their debut performance. mother Shemell Weech; however, he did plane heading to Washington, D.C. he is The event is a fundraiser for the men- The group receiving a 93% out of a not just simply tell her. Tristen said that sure that the nerves will then hit him. toring program that Bekera Taylor founded possible score of 100% was The Move of he “put the envelope, which held the pa- and organizes. God Praise Dancers from First Assembly of God Marsh Harbour. Placing second was the Abaco Su- preme Drill team who performed their flash mob act. Third place went to Ikara and Candice Scott who sang and rapped. The top three performers will receive trophies at the party planned for the La- bour Day weekend. Ms. Taylor stated that she is so excited that she now has a permanent place for students to come and showcase their talent. She told parents that beginning July great things will begin to happen at the center including the opening of their Hospitality and Technical Training School. Also performing for entertainment purposes on the program were Akeem Ad- derley, eight-year-old Lalik Watson, and Patrick Esperance and his sister Joanna. Akeem and the models paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston in song and by modeling to one of her greatest hits. Approximately 16 models took part in the Models Gone Wild segment that showcased cool summer wear.

Bishop Clayton McIntosh now Senior Pastor of Marsh Harbour Church of God

By Samantha Evans The Marsh Harbour Church of God held an installation service for their new pastor, Rev. Clayton McIntosh, on May 27, 2012. Rev. McIntosh is a very accomplished man in church ministry as Bishop Arche- leus Cooper, Senior Pastor of Faith Walk Church of God in Cooper’s Town, men- tored him. He started working in ministry in the 1970s and Bishop Cooper stated how he placed young Clayton to work alongside seasoned men in ministry and he excelled. Rev. McIntosh was received by church members, family, and friends who came out in large numbers to witness the occasion. Guests, family and friends came from all across the Bahamas and Miami, Florida. The installation service followed at which time Bishop McIntosh took his oath of office, was prayed for and anointed with the holy oil. June 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 45 al impact is being made in the community. Going back to the recent elections, he said After spinal decompression treat- that many had a voice for their political ments are completed, the patient then goes Church News through 30 to 90 days of spinal rehabilita- party, but no voice for God. tion that will take place at the Abaco Aus- Bishop From Page 20 Bishop Anthony Campbell, district over- kell Fitness Centre, which is located near seer, was the first speaker to address the Auskell now equipped the Auskell Surgical Centre. Rev. Clayton McIntosh was de- convention theme. Taken from Ezekiel Benefits enjoyed by patients after spi- clared the Senior Pastor of Marsh Har- 33:1-7, he embarked upon a sermon that with spinal nal rehabilitation include improved flex- bour Church of God and presented to the targeted the theme: “The Voice of the decompression machine ibility, strength and muscle balance. Dr. church. They applauded and congratulated Church in a Dying Community.” Lewis said that the success rate for patients him. Rev. McIntosh was presented with In his remarks, Bishop Campbell By Canishka Alexander opting for decompression is near 90 per- his Bible followed by remarks and well- admonished the church to have a voice Auskell Medical Centre announced cent, whereas back surgery is only half or wishes from those pastors and reverends instead of making an echo, and to be a the arrival of its decompression machine less than that amount. who helped to groom him. place where righteousness and holiness are just after the Labour Day holiday. Seminars will be offered to demon- preached and practiced. The equipment will be used in non- strate how spinal decompression works. His main point was that the church surgical spinal decompression treatment of Worshippers attend must be a watchman that will warn people patients with herniated discs, disc protru- 62nd Church of God about their lifestyles, so they do not die sions, disc bulges or disc degenerations. in their sins. It would be unfortunate for District Convention Dr. Keith Lewis, a chiropractic the watchman to have the people’s blood physician at Auskell Medical Centre, ex- upon him because then he would be held plained that spinal decompression incor- By Canishka Alexander accountable. With that said, he pleaded porates a laser assisted or laser-enhanced Church of God members celebrated with church members to amend their ways. approach to speed healing and reduce pain their 62nd Annual District Convention on As he neared the end of his sermon, more quickly. He and Dr. Matt Orem will June 6-10 at the Dundas Town Church of Bishop Campbell said there are thousands offer the decompression program, which God. Above: The decompression table at Auskell of church members yet no moral or spiritu- will run the course of 18 to 24 visits. Services were offered nightly, and Medical Centre. Page 46 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012

cessful. From Page 17 Swim The Abaco Swim Club holds a learn to swim program on Mondays and Wednes- to do very well.” She said that 12 year- days from 4 to 4:30pm and are planning an old Miller Albury will also be going with adult swim program to run possibly once a the Bahamas National Team to Aruba to week at 5:30pm starting in July. compete at the CISC (Caribbean Islands Ms. Sawyer said the goal of the club Swimming Championships) Champion- is to teach anyone who comes to us how to ships starting on June22. swim and swim well. The RBC Nationals will be the last Olympic qualifying event in The Bahamas before the upcoming Summer Olympic Games being held in London starting on Waterspouts From Page 1 July 27. Roman Pinder, Maddox Pinder, side. Again from his viewpoint, the wa- Trent Albury, Miller Albury, Taylor Al- terspout traveled from west to east and bury, Maddie Koepper, Marissa Albury crossed him within a couple hundred yards and Carys Pinder all received High Point and, using his 26 years of experience, he awards at the Perry Cook Memorial Swim knew there was no presuming danger. Meet in May. Eyewitnesses concluded that the spec- Ms. Sawyer said that Addison, along tacular waterspout, which lasted about 25 with Maddox Pinder, at four and six years- minutes, formed suddenly out of a loomed old are the youngest children from Abaco dark cloud and dissipated just the same out that will attend the Swim Meet this year. on the open water. We’re proud of our kids and I believe we have the best group of parents – they all pitch in and help make the program suc-

Above: A waterspout as seen from Snappas Bar and Grill in Marsh Harbour. No damage was recorded. Photo courtesy of Ashley Barr.

Business Service Directory

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45’ Uniflite, twin G.M. Diesels, central A/C (new), Onan Diesel Generator, 10’ dinghy with 6HP outboard. DUTY PAID. $39,900. Call 17’ Hobie Cat Sport Sailboat, wings for sit- 1-242-367-2833 ting & hiking out, centerboard, fully rigged. $1,200. Call 561-628-5251 or email: domey- [email protected] NEW COLOR 24’ Morgan (2002), wide beam 9.5’. 2002 Ya- Property Management Couple Available, maha 4-stroke w/800hrs. Tower w/ controls. OPTIONS many years experience managing luxury Great Electronics. Rigged to fish & Cruise. homes & condominium complexes in Cable $45,000. More details from budd409@aol. FOR YOUR Beach & Lyford Cay. Willing to relocate to com, 242-366-3141 or 561-779-2482 Abaco. Phone (242) 327-5237 or 467-2254 17’ Open Fishing Boat, center console, ready CLASSIFIED for engine. No trailer. Will deliver. $3,250 Call 367-3200 Fax 367-3677 ONO. Call 366-2802 Page 48 Section A The Abaconian June 15, 2012