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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2, JANUARY 15th, 2002 VOLUME 10, NUMBER 2, JANUARY 15th, 2002 Voter Cards Are Issued National Elections Will Be Called in Early Spring The distribution of voters cards began on January 7 throughout the Bahamas. The Junkanoo Entertains Green Turtle Cay cards can be picked up at the Administra- tors’ offices o other government offices des- ignated by the Administrators. The officials would like voters to pick up their cards and inform the officials if they have moved. Some people who have moved will now be eligible to vote in a different constituency or polling division if they have lived in the new polling division for at least three months. The Parliamentary Commissioner, Mr. Errol Bethel, is wanting to have as ac- curate a register as possible. Voter registration was opened on Novem- ber 6, 2000, and more than 121,000 people have registered. The voter registration is continuing and voters are urged to register as soon as possible. The register will re- main open until the time an election is called. At that point the register is closed. The government were not able to give out voters cards until the boundaries for the con-

Please see Voter Cards Page 14 Santa Sails to Green Turtle Cay

Crowds filled the narrow streets of Green Turtle Cay on January 1 for the town’s annual Junkanoo rush. They were thrilled by the dancing and costumes as the revelers paraded through town accompanied by a brass section this year. The festivities were interrupted by a fight which brought the event to an abrupt end. Photo by Annabelle Cross

No Light Resulted in Crash Eleven Abaconians Honoured Eleven Abaconians received honours this year by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her New Year’s Honours list. A total of 40 persons from around The Bahamas were honoured. Two received the knighthood awards. Member of Parliament Robert Sweeting was one of three who was made Officer of the British Empire, an OBE. He was honoured for his outstanding contribution to his community. Four received an MBE, the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. They were Roosevelt Curry of Grand Cay for his contribution to the growth and de- Santa Claus sailed into Green Turtle Cay velopment of the construction industry, Mr. on December 8 to open the Amy Roberts Michael Levarity of Green Turtle Cay for Primary School’s annual Christmas Fair. his service as a contractor and builder, Mr. The fair was a great success and the little ones were able to whisper their wish lists Please see Honours Page 3 in Santa’s ear. Photo by Anne Bootle

Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. This is the result when one car failed to stop at the Barclay’s Bank corner in Marsh The Abaconian PRST STD Harbour. The stop sign was erected because Abaco’s only traffic light was blown 7571 N.W. 78th St. US POSTAGE down in Hurricane Michelle on November 5 and has not been replaced. The dark Medley, FL 33166-7530 PAID green taxi ignored the sign and was thrown against a power pole. Fortunately, no Forward and Address Correction Permit #5050 MIAMI FL 331 one was injured. 2 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 Abaco’s Road Hazards Are Diverse Hit and Run Cow Damages Truck

This cow wandered onto the Great Abaco Highway on December 24 and was hit by a passing truck, causing fatal injuries to the cow. It died early Christmas morning. Two other cows ambled off uninjured after the accident.

The ditch that Cable Bahamas dug along Great Abaco Highway for installing their fiber optic cable poses a risk to motorists who need to pull of the road. The ditch is wide enough and deep enough in places to damage a car seriously that might get a tire caught in it. Recently a motorcycle got caught in the ditch, causing the cyclist to sustain minor injuries.

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Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 4 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 News of the Cays cals. The final song of the evening The December 8 with a matinee performance and Santa, who loves Green Turtle Cay, was Green Turtle Cay Prayer, a duet by Bryan Thompson and his one later that evening. Beautiful weather was once again present to hand out candy-filled By Annabelle Cross mother Valerie Pyfrom, brought thunder- a plus for those in attendance. Once again stockings to the children. Refreshments were 2001 is now history and will always be ous applause. Dr. David Hepburn was an thanks to the Abaco Cultural Society for served. defined by the events of September 11. Let’s excellent MC. During a brief power fail- sponsoring these events. Another holiday tradition that seemed to all hope for a peaceful 2002. ure, he managed to keep everyone enter- Christmas Traditions have died was revived this year - caroling Cultural Events Draw Many tained. Continue before dawn. Waking to the sound of drums December went by in a rush with lots of Amy Roberts Primary School’s annual The Gospel Chapel, the Miracle Church and singing may seem like an annoyance but holiday activities to keep everyone busy. fair and raffle was held on December 8. of God and St. Peter’s Anglican Church all not at Christmas time on Green Turtle Cay. Starting the holiday season on November 30 Santa made an appearance arriving by sail- had their annual Sunday School These were the sounds of Christmas. Hope- and December 1 was An Abaco Christmas - boat. The fair offered delicious food and fun programmes. The teachers and children all fully, it will continue in 2002. two evenings of music featuring Valerie games. The raffle was drawn late in the day work hard to have these programmes which The days following Christmas saw guest Pyfrom, Clifford Terry, and Abaco’s own with more than 40 prizes for lucky winners. are so much a part of our island Christmas. houses and hotels filling up. Streets and Bryan Thompson, Joan Albury Moss, Jes’Us Again this year I did not win anything! All The Methodist Church held its annual stores were busy with all the visitors. Beau- and the Amy Roberts Primary School’s cho- proceeds will benefit students of the school. candlelight service which is always well at- tiful weather made it possible for them to rus. The concerts featured traditional carols The Momentum Dance Company of Mi- tended. enjoy boating. as well as selections from Broadway musi- ami performed at the Garden Theatre on On December 20 the annual Christmas Violence Mars Junkanoo tree lighting ceremony was held at Junkanoo was once again the highlight of Quincentennial Park. The ceremony in- January 1st. The parade was well organized cluded carol singing and speeches by local this year with a brass music section as well government representatives. Because De- cember 20 is my birthday, I was invited to Please see Cays Page 5 light the tree which I did on the first attempt.

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Junkanoo celebration. Hopefully, our visi- and Mr. Michael Levarity, who were named In a phone interview Dr. Anspach said Cays From Page 4 tors will not let this one incident keep them on the Queen’s New Year’s list. They will the cause of the fire is not known but that as the drums, whistles and cow bells. away from future parades and hopefully, the be awarded the Member of the British Em- the only equipment that was operating in the Crowds lined the streets to see the costumes. police will do all they can to see that those pire medal in a ceremony to be held at a hanger was a water pump. He credited the Some joined in the “rush.” Homemade food responsible are punished. later date. Both men are active in the com- Hope Town Fire Brigade with their prompt was on sale all over town. Memorial Service munity. Mr. Sawyer is presently serving on action in coming to the scene of the fire in Unfortunately, not everyone came to en- Commemorates September 11 the Town Committee. less than 25 minutes. Tilloo Cay is about joy the parade. There are troublemakers ev- A Memorial Service for the victims of Now it’s back to work and back to school. five miles from Hope Town. He stated that erywhere. As soon as the parade made its September 11 was held at the Gospel Chapel Gloomy winter weather will take us through their prompt action saved the large genera- way on the basketball court to perform, a on December 2. This service had been post- the next few months. tor that was housed in a building not far from fight started. Within 10 minutes the crowd poned from an earlier date because of Hur- Happy 2002 to all! the hanger. had left the area, not wanting to be caught ricane Michelle. A choir made up a mem- Tilloo Cay Dr Anspach said that another factor that in the violence. The troublemakers ran from kept the fire from spreading was that there bers from all the local churches sang hymns, Fire Mars the Holiday the parade area and made their way to the the Wesley School band performed God was no wind. ferry dock, throwing bottles along the way. Bless America and Amy Roberts Primary By Isobel Sherman Hope Town A few persons were hurt when they were sang an original song written as a tribute to An early morning fire Christmas morn- pushed and shoved. One of the troublemak- the United States. The sermon was deliv- ing on Tilloo Cay marred the holiday for Celebrations for New Year ers forced his way into a home near the ferry ered by Father MacKenzie. Donations were Dr. and Mrs. Bill Anspach. The fire de- on Elbow Cay dock. Occupants of the home received mi- collected to be divided between the straw stroyed the hanger where Dr. Anspach kept By Stephanie Humblestone nor injuries but were finally able to get the vendors and the September 11 victims. Fol- his amphibian plane. It also destroyed a back- Driving rain, cold weather and wind did intruder out. Police later caught him in yet lowing the service refreshments were served hoe, a small tractor, a truck and a small not dampen the New Year’s spirit on Elbow another home. at Quincentennial Park. generator as well as water pumps. He esti- Cay. The two main venues, the places to Fortunately, no one was seriously injured Two Are Honoured mated the total cost of the damage to be in be, were the Abaco Inn and the Hope Town except our community’s reputation. Never the vicinity of $300,000 since the plane alone Congratulations to Mr. Roswell Sawyer before has violence been a part of our was worth $200,000. Please see Cays Page 24

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CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 7 Harry Potter Is South Abaco News Popular Movie seems to be one riding a bicycle (but I can he was appalled that some of our local fish- Cherokee Sound never figure out where he could be going). ermen would take the small immature conchs By Stephanie Humblestone By Lee Pinder All were elaborately dressed in their very and the very small fish, not for their own J.K. Rowling’s wiz kid, Harry Potter, hit Warning Light “Out” best outfits to make a good impression, since table, but to sell, not even giving them a the screens of the RND Theatre in Marsh they were the stars of the show. We want to chance to grow, thereby endangering future Harbour on January 1st. It was a much Again, the light on top of BATELCO’s thank all the entrants for doing such a good supplies. This gentleman has been a frequent awaited New Year’s treat for adults and chil- Tower in Cherokee is burned out. This can job and for making the whole evening more visitor returning often to Cherokee to bon- dren alike. Although the theatre attracted a present quite a problem if it is not replaced fun for everyone. efish, but I felt as if he was trying to tell me large crowd for its premier performance at before night flights start to arrive in Marsh Afterwards there were lots of beautiful that he wouldn’t be coming back, he was so 7:30 p.m., many more were unaware that Harbour. Without landing facilities, an ex- fireworks to finish off the evening. I’m upset. We can only wait and see. the two and a half hour movie was showing. tra week didn’t really matter, but now with happy to report that “the mischief-makers” This is not the first time we have lost re- Around the world Harry Potter and the the possibility of foreign planes arriving af- kept their foolishness to a minimum this year turning visitors to our island because of a Sorcerer’s Stone, has broken box office ter dark, I personally would feel much safer and I actually heard of only one troublesome few who pay no attention to the laws. These records. It is predicted that it may possibly if we had the red light glowing on top of incident and saw only two masqueraders offenders hurt the ecology, they hurt the surpass such box office hits as Titanic and that 200 foot tower for all to see. over the whole holiday season. (But, they economy and even if they don’t realize it Star Wars. The movie’s popularity has sur- Celebrations Postponed are never any trouble. In fact, you can’t even yet, they hurt themselves. Today many vived much controversy about the possible because of Inclement Weather get them to speak.) people in the world are thinking about con- detrimental effect of its content on children. The New Year crept in on kitten’s paws “It” Really Effects Us All servation and are highly offended when they as 2001 turned into 2002. The Watch Night see it so blatantly abused. Service at Epworth Methodist Church was I have to say I fully agree with Timothy I also found Andrew Curry’s Letter to Give Your Friends, poorly attended because of inclement Robert’s last article in The Abaconian and the Editor very challenging as it ran along Relatives and College weather. All celebrations, in general, were appreciate his bringing Mr. Franz Hepburn’s the same lines and it brought to mind this dampened by a spitty rain that postponed letter to the attention of Abaconians. We old saying, “I am but one, but I am one. I Students a Subscription to our traditional burning of Guy Fawkes until need to seriously think about the observa- can’t do everything, but I can do some January 2nd, thereby giving Cherokee resi- tions noted by exiting tourists and make a things.” The Abaconian dents one more night of peace and quiet. concerned effort that our Abaco tourists do There were eight “Guys” at The Spit with not go away with the same bad taste in their the usual goofy names like “Fiddlesticks,” mouth. but this year there were probably a few stray Tourism is very important to us all, CHEROKEE AIR whether we are directly involved with it or “Osama Bin Ladens” there, too, with one Charter Service lone “Guy” standing all by himself further not. It affects us all in many and various up the beach to the east, and there always ways. Tourists often see things we don’t. I Flights to all points in the was recently embarrassed when a visitor said Bahamas and Florida

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This nity welfare committees outside the reach of Local populations of approximately 400 and 500 re- has to be done with a bit of finesse so they are Government. These groups can raise money for spectively. Page 23 of this newspaper indicates not seen as meddling and attempting to influence town projects and see them to completion. In that Hope Town has nine restaurants and Green Local Government members. many cases the persons on the Local Govern- Turtle Cay has eight. It takes a larger population Our Administrators are also burdened but put ment Town Committee are the same as those on than 400 or 500 persons to support eight or nine on a patient composure when they get a 5 p.m. the non-governmental town welfare committee. restaurants and the jobs they create. Our heavy call from Nassau that a political dignitary will be Another community minded group is the tourism base gives the support. This substantial arriving the next morning on the 7:30 a.m. newly formed Chamber of Commerce which tourism volume also gives Local Government Bahamasair flight who needs to be escorted and organized to look after the commercial and pro- challenges in providing for the native and tran- chaperoned for the day. Perhaps on the same motional aspects of Abaco. This is not a gov- sient persons in their towns. short notice, a public meeting has to be arranged ernmental function in general terms although the Two random indicators give some insight into for the next afternoon. Ministry of Tourism does play a promotional the Abaco phenomena. The 2001 Yachtsman’s David It was an interesting revelation recently in talk- role. Chambers of Commerce are independent Guide to the Bahamas shows that Abaco has ing with the representative for South Abaco, Mr. of Local Government and have different goals approximately 945 commercial dock slips pro- Ralph Robert Sweeting, to find out that he occasionally and agendas. By nature, they must cooperate and vided by 24 marinas. This is more than twice as discovers a governmental event happened by work with the established agencies although it is many marinas as any other Bahamian island and Abaco is big, diverse, financially sound and reading this paper. The bureaucratic process not bound to the same protocol as Local Gov- nearly the number of commercial dock slips as progressive. By automobile the length of Abaco leaves him out of some information. (We are not ernment. A Chamber has no inherent or legis- Nassau and Grand Bahama combined. It is esti- equals the distance from North Miami to Ft. immune as many events happen that we are un- lated power. However, politicians do listen when mated that Abaco has more private docks than Pierce with W. Palm Beach representing the aware of until afterwards.) an organized group presents its case. all the rest of the Bahamas. It is believed that the Marsh Harbour area. That covers a lot of terri- In June the present three-year term for Local The Abaco economy is based on tourism, both Abaco Port Boards review more dock applica- tory. Government ends and elections will be held. transient and second home-owners, and fishing. tions than any other island including New Provi- It is divided governmentally into Hopefully, some of our current officials will be Tourism is visible and accountable. Empty air- dence. • two parliamentary districts re-elected to provide some continuity to the pro- planes and empty hotel rooms are easy to see Another indicator shows that five commer- • three administrative districts cess. Committees and Councils with all new and the effects are obvious. The effect of the cial banks serve Abaco’s native population of • six local government districts members must start the learning process anew. fishing industry on our economy is less obvious 13,000 people. One bank for every 2,600 people Responsibilities are further allocated to over Town Committees and the Councils are po- While talking to several major businesses is not a normal ratio. 20 government agencies with offices and staff. litical in nature and have rules and guidelines to recently, we were interested to hear that those How do all these groups come together? In These are antonymous departments that report follow. They operate with a budget supplied by harvesting crawfish are having a poor season many instances they do not. Each group, whether to their parent organization in Nassau with little Nassau. Monies are generally for items related and their businesses were hurting noticeable from governmental or private goes its own way, try- or no interaction with other agencies here or in to town and area maintenance with little free- this sector. Fishing is a quiet but important in- ing to stay ahead of the problems or opportuni- Nassau. The only time they come together is dom to make capital improvements. By creatively dustry to many on Abaco. ties inherent with our growth. Somehow our goal during the hurricane season when some of the stretching the maintenance definition, some mi- Several of our communities have three popu- needs to be to get the various groups communi- agencies sit around the table grudgingly to plan a nor capital improvements have been made. Lo- lation bases to contend with, the original Abaco cating and working together. disaster response while trying to ensure that no cal Government is not allowed to raise or collect residents, the foreign second homeowners which The Abaco phenomena provides ample food one interferes with their “turf.” money but is dependent on the budget sent by may equal the native population, and a recent for thought and presents many opportunities for Additionally, there are four government Central Government. influx of Haitians chasing job opportunities. improvement. corporations which report to their Nassau coun- terparts with little interplay locally. Typically these corporations they have their own agenda and do not participate in planning with others. Added to this are our elected and appointed Local Government Councils, Town Committees All About Town and the Statutory Boards. Town Committees are comprised of elected volunteers who hopefully My Thoughts on Harry witches in Snow White, the Wizard of Oz child tried to fly in a city in the United States have their town’s interest at heart. They are gen- Potter - the Movies and and bad people in Cinderella and Rapunzel like Peter Pan. That was sad but it was obvi- erally amateurs in the political process and deal just to name a few. They were called fairy ous no adult told him it was only make be- with the various established agencies with vary- the Books. tales in those days. Now in modern times these lieve. When the first Superman came out, the ing degrees of success. By Isobel Sherman new stories such as Harry Potter, Lord of the same thing happened to a boy in South Council members are drawn from the Town I just arrived home after viewing Harry Rings and The Dark Is Rising series are called America who tried to fly like Superman. Now Committees and presumably are the ablest and Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with my fantasy fiction. Notice I said FANTASY OR as far as I am concerned the only thing a child most experienced at the local governing process. daughter. After seeing the movie and having MAKE BELIEVE. may try after seeing Harry Potter is to put a Councils deal with broader issues and have more read the first three Harry Potter books and When J.K.Rowlings released her first broom between his/her legs and push off to interplay with central government and various having heard and read all of the controversy Harry Potter book in England, children left fly, in which case they will get nowhere. I government agencies. The different Councils about this movie, I decided to give my opin- their computers, televisions and video games am reminded that Marry Poppins flew up with have different agendas and different success rates ion in the words of P. Anthony White “for and started to read - yes, READ. Something her umbrella. at reaching their goals. what’s its worth.” that many or most children had put aside for I applaud JK Rowlings because she got There are two moderating forces that are par- First, let me begin by saying I grew up in a many years not only in England but in the children to read again. If parents are doing tially effective in this process, our representative time that was without video games, without whole world. That in itself is an accomplish- their job, they teach their children the differ- to Parliament and the three Administrators. computer games. Cartoons were Mickey ment. Four books later a movie of the first ence between fantasy and real life. They watch Councils in other parts of the Bahamas work Mouse, Bugs and another few good old clas- book was released and children all wanted to the video games they buy or the videos or closely with their elected Member of Parliament. sics along with Gene Autry, Roy Rodgers, see it. television shows they watch as well as the Our Councils have made little effort to use this Lone Ranger and some other cowboy mov- Then comes the outcry from persons espe- books they read. That is where the problem resource. There is also a reluctance on the part ies. How could I forget Howdy Doody and cially in The Bahamas saying the movie is is: parents are falling down or just are not of our elected Parliamentarian to work with Lo- the Mickey Mouse Club. American Bandstand Satanic because it is about wizardry or an- checking. Yes, the occult is evil. Yet look at cal Government lest he be accused of trying to will be saved for another article. other word magic. Yes, it is about wizardry all the commercials on television asking people influence them. I grew up reading - why? My dad read and the special effects are something to be- to call to have their future told. To me that is The Administrators walk a fence between three newspapers daily but never any books; hold but I sat with a whole theater full of adults far worse than a two-hour movie that tell a Central Government and Local Government. One my mother did not read either so I guess God and children. I do not honestly think any of fantasy story about a little boy whose parents of their jobs is to provide advice when asked gave me my love of reading. I read about the adults feel that their child would be harmed were killed being raised by an aunt and uncle. by seeing the film. Why? It is FANTASY. They make him live in a tiny space under the Even more importantly, it distinctly makes stairs before he goes off to wizard school. The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,000 copies the difference between good and evil and good The movie leaves a good amount of the book Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly wins out just like in all the fairy tales of old out, but on the whole, it is entertaining. Isn’t David & Kathleen Ralph and even in cartoons of old and new. Good that what fiction and fantasy movies are sup- Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 always overcomes evil even in the music video pose to be about - to allow an escape to relax P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 Fantasia. or entertain for a brief time before assuming Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] I am not going to deny that there are some roles again in the real world? persons who believe in witchcraft and I know many persons will disagree with Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 Satanism and some practice it. But the movie me on my views and I know that there are Reporters: Writers: Alice Bain, Stephanie Humblestone, Isobel Sherman does not encourage a person to go that road. many persons who practice Satanism and the Columnist: Graphic Artist: Timothy Roberts There are too many persons in The Bahamas occult. But I doubt any of them saw Harry Contributors: Bradley Albury, Patrick Bethel, Annabelle Cross, Kathleen Hargreaves, Lee Pinder who say they do not believe in Obeah or Voo- Potter because Harry Potter the movie was doo, yet at the same time will tell a person like the good witch in the wizard of Oz who Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. “they may be fixed.” And in the next breath helped Dorothy and her friends overcome evil Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas say they are a Christian. because good always overcomes evil. (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail Subscribe NOW - Use How children perceive things like movies $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface order form on Page 9 and stories they learn from adults. I remem- ber when the movie Peter Pan came out, a January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor Would Like Letter spends a considerable amount of money. Writers to Sign Names USE IT! The Lord provided us with these beauti- Dear Mr. Editor, ful islands as our home and made us the I wish to refer to the Abaconian of De- Earth’s protectors. When we dump garbage cember 15, 2001, and in particular to the indiscriminately and illegally, we disrespect Letters to the Editor. our environment and The Bahamas and we I am at a loss as to the reasons why so many of your contributors fail to sign their insult our Creator. names. The issue described above had at Sincerely, Chris and Molly Roberts least two well written and relevant letters, Taken Advantage Of but I had no choice but to write them off, as Dear Editor I cannot evaluate issues unless I know from Thanking you in advance for your time whence they came. Most unfortunate! and space. I have written over 250 letters to the press Beware, Bahamians! and various government ministries during This very day I was sorely taken advan- the past twenty years, some very controver- tage by the Margarita or the firm that is fill- sial, but on every occasion I have had the ing in for her, the Tropic Something. courage to sign my name. I spent my husband’s hard earned money Continue to speak out, my fellow to purchase two mini blinds that were green Abaconians, and don’t be afraid to identify and had to be made to order. Purchased at yourself. Remember, there is nothing to fear Lowe’s in Florida and a week of waiting, but fear itself. Happy 2002 to all your readers. they arrived and to my amazement, the bill Yours, etc., Patrick J. Bethel to clear two mini blinds that cost $78.42 and only weighed 22 pounds, the amount to clear Trash Is a Disgrace the item came to $259. Dear Editor, To my pleasant surprise it was not cus- We wish to address the problem Abaco toms charges for a pleasant change but the is facing regarding illegal, unsightly, unsani- shipper who thought we as Bahamians are tary and foul dumping of garbage by some stupid, illiterate, and just plain old chumps. citizens of the Abaco community. They are taking advantage of us by not Our community must consider that each advising us of a standard charge which used and every time individuals dump their bags to be measured by whatever is greater, of garbage by the side of the road or in the weight or cubic foot. pine forests or toss a Coke can out the win- I am only asking that you ask more ques- dow of their vehicles, it costs them and all the members of our community MONEY! tions. Local government must pay someone to pick So this leaves me with no blinds for I do up all this garbage. The funds our govern- not have $259 for blinds that cost $78. So I ment must spend on this effort would be bet- hope that someone can use them and I eat ter spent on real physical improvements in the cost and loss. the various settlements on Abaco. Sincerely, Sandra Darville A good example of this wasteful behav- ior is the large accumulation of garbage on Please see Letters Page 22 the road across from the entrance road to Spring City. Local government had to con- tract for several truckloads of fill to be placed across the roadway tin order to stop indi- viduals from using this area as a their dump- ing ground. Then men had to be paid to MAN-O-WAR HARDWARE gather up the trash and burn it. This exer- cise cost local government approximately $600 to $800. This sum of money could have Non-Corrosive #1 LUMBER been spent in the Spring City community in many better ways. I’m sure the Spring City Hardware Plain & Pressure Treated residents would have rather spent that money An Extensive Selection of Pine, Fir, Cypress in their community for worthwhile physical Brass, Stainless & Monel improvements such as the basketball court. Teak & Mahogany We have seen, within sight of the Marsh Bolts, Nails & Screws Harbour dump, bags of garbage, old bath- tubs, appliances and other tash dumped by Hinges & Barrell Bolts Interior, Exterior the side o the road. Not only has illegal & Marine dumping increased since the storms of 1999, Stainless Steel it is blatant. There is no excuse for this trash- Huricane Clips Deliveries Arranged PLYWOOD ing of Abaco. We have a well maintained from Green Turtle Cay dump facility for which local government to Little Harbour For Quotes or Information Call Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Corner Value Walter Sweeting or Arthur Elden We monitor VHF Ch 69 Phone 242-365-6011 • Fax 365-6039 Liquid Propane Gas LPG Tanks refilled LPG Appliances by Why. . . 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By Alice Bain which radiate spirally from the galactic cen- Remember - Register to Vote Abaco is one of the most unique and beau- ter. tiful spots on the planet—our beaches and During the month of January the Milky Time Is Getting Short reefs are unparalleled and the Sea of Abaco Way is visible on clear nights as a cloudy draws tourists and cruisers from all over the smear of light crossing the sky (between 7:00 Make Your Vote Count world. Everyone knows about the legend- p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) from the southeast to ary clarity of our waters, but many take for the northwest. (Due to the Earth’s rotation, granted another Abaconian treasure: Our the orientation of the Milky Way changes clear night skies. Stars here are brighter and during the night from east-west at 6:00 p.m. more easily seen than any other place I have to north-south at midnight.) With a small We Can Help! ever lived, and it is only since my time in telescope or even a pair of binoculars, this Abaco that I have really paid attention to cloudy smear begins to resolve into dust- Hardware - Windows - Lumber the phases of the moon and the wanderings like points of light, giving some feeling for of the planets. In recognition of this, I offer the true size of the galaxy. Each of those Roofing - Doors this bimonthly column, in the hopes that oth- minuscule glowing motes of dust is a star, ers will enjoy the night skies as much as I like our sun . . . and there are approximately If we don’t stock it, we will find it!! have. 200 billion of them in our galaxy alone. The Milky Way Visible as black patches on the face of WE SHIP TO ALL THE BAHAMAS I had always heard of the Milky Way as the Milky Way are clouds of interstellar gas a child, but light pollution and hazy skies and dust. 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The an- the Pleiades, shines high in the southeastern On the corner of Military Trail and Okeechobee Boulevard cient Greeks called it the “galaxies kuklos” sky at 7:30 p.m. Astronomers studying the (milky circle) and the Romans named it the dust cloud behind and around the Pleiades “via lactea”—the milky road or way. We have found even more new stars forming in are seeing this immense pinwheel edge on this region. from our position. It is composed of stars, This grand spectacle, the Milky Way in planets, comets, asteroids and interstellar all its glory, is becoming increasingly rare AAAuto PPuto ararartststs ....Practical dust. The sun lies about 2/3 of the way from around the globe as air quality diminishes Affordable... the center of the Milky Way on one of the and neon signs abound. We on Abaco are & ....Versatile galaxy’s arms—vast formations of stars privileged to still be able to view the sight SerSerServicevicevice Functional... that so inspired our ancestors. 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This is dangerous, drugs give most benefit when administered havior.” Women have been shown to be now once again on the increase in this na- because it is possible to have HIV and to early in an infection before full-blown AIDS more likely to contract the virus during tion. Dr. Marc Binard of Abaco Family pass the infection to others and yet have develops. They cannot be administered if sexual contact than men and are more likely Medical Clinic, commented on the subject absolutely no symptoms at all. The only sure we don’t know which people need them.” to be the victims of rape, incest or other of AIDS on Abaco. way to know that you do not have HIV is to The Caribbean basin as a whole has been sexual coercion which may expose them to “I think the main point to make here is get a test. There also seems to be a reluc- in the international news, quoted as having the virus. that HIV is a significant concern for tance among Abaconians to get tested. The the second-highest overall rate of infection It is of vital importance that anyone who Abaconians of all ages, races and religions,” importance of early testing doesn’t seem to in the world after sub-Saharan Africa. The has engaged in risky behavior or who has said Dr. Binard. “Many people are worried be appreciated. infection rate among adults in the Bahamas been assaulted or coerced be tested for the about AIDS,” he continued, “and of those AIDS has gone from being a deadly, is 4.13 percent (according to the CIA statis- virus. Appropriate treatment, when started concerned, there are many who appear to untreatable disease to being more of a tical factsheet on the Bahamas available early, can significantly prolong life. An in- be using precautions such as abstinence and chronic medical condition due to the intro- online). In more graphic terms that means tervention program instigated in 1995 by the safe sexual practices - but there are also some duction of new antiretroviral drugs. The that one in every 25 adults is HIV positive. AIDS Foundation of The Bahamas supplies who should be more careful but have a feel- onset of full-blown AIDS can be delayed In the Caribbean area, only Haiti has a higher medication to treat HIV-infected pregnant rate of infection, at over 5 percent. The women and has successfully reduced the rate stigma attached to HIV infection makes it of virus transmission from mother to infant. difficult to gather accurate statistics, and no According to Dr. Binard, pregnant women official statistics exist solely for Abaco. are the only group of people who are regu- In a speech at the United Nations Gen- larly tested for HIV on Abaco, and the in- eral Assembly Special Session on HIV/AIDS fection rate for that group at least seems to in June of this year, Prime Minister, the Rt. be low. “However,” he continued, “there Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, commented, is no demographic group that can claim to “HIV/AIDS is not confined to any particu- be unaffected by HIV; it is a concern for all lar sector of Bahamian society. 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Local whale and dolphin researcher, Dr. Balcomb’s talk was one of the best in the stomachs of whales and dolphins. This “This conference was an important op- Diane Claridge, was able to attend an im- attended during the conference as there is appears to be of particular concern in those portunity for scientists to present results of portant gathering of scientists to discuss increasing concern about the effects of an- species that feed on squid such as the beaked their on-going work to their peers, to ex- marine mammal research and conservation thropogenic or man-made underwater noise whales and dwarf and pygmy sperm whales, change ideas and learn about new technolo- issues thanks to a kind contribution made on marine mammals which can interfere with species that are common on Abaco. gies and their applications to research and by Friends of the Environment in Hope their need to communicate, disrupt their Scientists from Japan and Taiwan said that to become informed about global conserva- Town. Mrs. Claridge travelled to ability to feed and cause catastrophic panic it is common to find stranded beaked whales tion concerns for marine mammals. I always Vancouver, British Columbia, to participate and/or mortal injury. that have their entire stomach full of plastic come away from these meetings feeling in- in the Fourteenth Biennial Conference on During the conference there was another bags,” Mrs. Claridge reports. “I recalled credibly inspired by what I’ve learned and the Biology of Marine Mammals held from recurring area of concern for marine mam- the number of times I’ve been out on the fulfilled by the act of sharing what I know November 28th to December 3rd, including mals: marine debris. “It was extremely dis- boat here on Abaco and seen plastic bags with others. I am extremely grateful to a one-day workshop on the Biology and tressing to learn how often plastic is found floating. We really need to dispose of our Friends of the Environment for covering my Conservation of Beaked Whales. garbage properly. This is a responsibility travel expenses which allowed me to par- Mrs. Claridge is the Project Director of that all the people of Abaco need to em- ticipate,” says Mrs. Claridge. the Bahamas Marine Mammal Survey brace.” (BMMS) based in Sandy Point, an on-going Out Islands Finest Vacation Homes research program that is documenting the occurrence, distribution and abundance of Waterfront Properties • New Marina whales and dolphins in the Bahamas. The Rentals & Sales project has just completed its tenth year of fieldwork here on Abaco, and Mrs. Claridge and other BMMS scientists presented results of this research at the conference. At the Beaked Whale Workshop, BMMS 1 Purple Porpoise Place scientists presented information on the dis- Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas tribution and occurrence of beaked whales Chris & Peggy Thompson, Proprietors in The Bahamas and the residency patterns Phone 242-366-0224 • Fax 242-366-0434 of dense-beaked whales off Sandy Point. During the Conference, BMMS scientists further presented work on the social struc- Kalina Mae Weatherford was born on ture of dense-beaked whales off Abaco and December 21 in Freepoort, Grand genetic relatedness of bottlenose dolphin Bahama to proud parents Neil and groups in Abaco, while BMMS’ senior sci- Sacha Weatherford of Marsh Harbour. entist, Dr. Ken Balcomb, gave a first-hand Grandparents are Jeff and Phyllis account of the mass stranding of whales Albury of Man-O-War and Sidney and caused by US Navy sonar last year here on Katherine Weatherford of Guana Cay. PINEPINEPINE Abaco. Lighthouse Lighthouse Rentals and Property Sales WOODSWOODSWOODS Marina WOODSWOODS Hope Town NURSERYNURSERYNURSERY Plants Fish Gift Items Garden Tools Silk Flowers Fertilizers Baskets Soils Pet Supplies Mulch Deep Water Dockage • Gas • Diesel • Ice • Bait • Dry Storage New 10 ton marine forklift Full service marina • Fiberglass repair • Bottom painting • Bright work • Waxing Gift shop • Largest selection of fishing tackle • T-shirts • Souvenirs • Marine supplies MON - FRI 9 - 5 SAT 9 - 2 Yamaha Sales and Service • Factory Trained Mechanics Cottage Rentals • Property Sales Ph 242-367-2674 Fax 242-367-4755 Ph 242-366-0154 • Fax 366-0171 • Email: [email protected] Marsh Harbour Brand Parts Contractors - Ask about our special price schedule Hardware & Fasteners From inside to outside A full stock of for Homeowners From roof to floor electrical and Contractors hardware for There's plenty more Plumbing Supplies contractors and Inside our store homeowners Water Heaters Your largest choice of economical Gas Appliances

Paints Special homeowner pricing on major projects At the traffic light STANDARD HARDWARE in Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour • 242-367-2660, 2881, 2820 • Fax 242-367-2645 14 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 Moore’s Island on January 8 with the Change Me From Page 9 cards. He expected to finish the distribu- New Gym Is Opening tion within a week or two. stituencies had been established. The Bound- In North Abaco Administrator Ivan aries Commission order was signed late in Ferguson began the distribution of voter in Marsh Harbour December allowing the issuing of the voter cards on January 8. The complication with By Alice Bain bics room with a specially sprung floor. Televi- cards. No changes were made in the con- the distribution is that there is only one A new gymnasium will be opening in Marsh sion and music will be provided, and the equip- stituency boundaries on Abaco. master register. That register has to be Harbour on February 1. Robert Malone, ment will be wiped down twice daily with a spe- According to the Parliamentary Elec- taken to each community for the distribu- Stephanie Humblestone, Lester Albury and cial cleaning product. Plans are in the works for tion Act, the number of voters in a poll- tion to take place in that community. He Michael Albury will be opening Abaco Fitness a cyber-booth with access to internet health sites, ing division should not exceed 400. Most expects to complete the distribution in the Memorial Plaza. “We pledge to give per- and client records will be computerized. constituencies will have changes made to quickly. sonal attention to our members,” says Lester Stephanie Humblestone will be teaching yoga polling division boundaries within con- Voters will be able to pick up their Albury. “We will have specialists available to classes at the gym, and karate and aerobics classes stituencies including two on Abaco which cards in the administrator’s offices in help people develop personal diet and exercise will be available. “We will be opening with an have more than 400 voters registered. Green Turtle Cay, Cooper’s Town and programs and to encourage people to set goals open house on February 1st for people to meet In Central Abaco Murphy Town will Grand Cay, at the Post Office in Trea- and monitor their own progress. We plan to host us and try out the equipment,” says Robert have two Polling Divisions, No. 8 and No. sure Cay and at the Government Clinic in lectures on health-related issues.” Malone. “This is an expanding effort, and cus- 11, instead of one because the number of Fox Town on those days when the Ad- The 2,000 square foot space will be divided tomer feedback will be invited.” registered voters has increased since the ministrator or a staff member has the into separate areas for free weights, state of the Hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mon- last election. South Side road will divide master register in that town. art weight machines, cardiovascular and an aero- day-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Satur- No. 8 from No. 11. days. The Administrator’s office began issu- ing the voter cards on January 8 and staff Abaco Family Medicine members will accommodate voters in each NOTICE community on the mainland and on the The office of Dr. Frank Boyce and Dr. REVERSE OSMOSIS cays by making them available on spe- Marc Binard, no longer has any asso- cific days in each town. ciation with Abaco Medical Clinic, the SEA WATER DESALINATORS In South Abaco Administrator Ben- office of Dr. Elaine Lundy. Dr. Boyce MAKE DRINKING WATER FROM SEAWATER jamin Pinder began distributing voter and Dr. Binard will continue to pro- vide 24 hour, seven day a week emer- cards on January 7 in Sandy Point and Advanced Water Engineering, Inc. is a leading manufacturer gency and after hours medical cover- continued the distribution in each com- of water treatment equipment including our REVERSE OSMOSIS. age to their patients. munity as he visited them. He went to We are re-introducing our equipment to the Bahamas. Residential and small boat sizes from 100 to 20,000 gallons per day. Pricing starts at $2,300.00 Julia’s Nail Salon & We also stock: pumps • membranes • filters • test kits Clothing Outlet cistern liners • poly tanks cat pumps • cat parts • fittings Full Service Nail Salon Present this ad for Designer Clothing ADVANCED WATER ENGINEERING, INC Sculptured Nails - Airbrushing 10% off Tommy Hillfiger - Bongo Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 Manicures - Pedicures Liz Claiborne - Old Navy Tel: (321) 777-4909 • Fax: (321) 773-8338 Offer expires Feb 12, 2002 Paraffin Wax Treatments Calvin Klein e-mail: [email protected] Located in Dove Plaza alongside Marsh Harbour Post Office • Tel: 365-8198 DISTRIBUTORS WANTED - CALL OR E-MAIL FOR PRICES January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 15 Viewpoint For What It’s Worth North Abaco By Patrick J. Bethel it is the lack of interest or ability, but rather the right quality and colour of paint is used. News I can no longer remain silent, as hard as apathy and for some unknown reason, fear 4. Street lights. Sometimes more that 20 I try, simply because sometimes I put the of central government. Some would suggest percent remain out for months. Who is re- interest of my fellow Abaconians before my that unconsciously it is a carry over of colo- sponsible? The request for tenders for a concrete own. nialism when we sat and waited for govern- 5. Cats’ eyes on all the dangerous curves sea wall in Cooper’s Town has been put Hurricane Michelle passed through Abaco ment officials to do it. Surely, those days of the Great Abaco Highway. It can be done out. The sea wall is to replace the inad- eight weeks ago today, fortunately doing are past. What will it take to awaken the for $20,000. This should certainly be a pri- equate one which was destroyed in Hurri- little damage. But our only traffic light at people to the realisation that often we are ority in 2002 as it may save a life. cane Floyd in September 1999. The ten- an intersection where over 5000 vehicles ignored and unfairly treated? 6. Finally, the now famous “LINES,” the ders are due in the Ministry of Public pass every day was badly damaged. To date While on the subject of neglect, let me $200,000 contract. Why can’t they be com- Works office by January 17, 2002. The no replacement. highlight a few other areas which should be pleted? Why didn’t government insist on the sea wall will be approximately 3000 feet Now let’s examine traffic lights damaged a priority during 2002: right quality of paint so that the lines would long and is expected to cost in excess of in Nassau, quite a few. How many are still 1. Road signs, virtually none in the town last? Why weren’t lines constructed on For- $400,000. Construction should begin out after eight weeks? It is my understand- or on the island. When I visit other Out Is- est Drive and the Cherokee Road, two very within two to three months after the suc- ing, and I stand to be corrected, that all have lands where there is only one quarter of the dangerous stretches of road? And by the cessful contractor is chosen. been replaced or repaired. traffic, I find the roads signs much better way, please don’t forget the two special The road along the waterfront was re- Why do “Out Island” communities con- posted. Why can’t we do our own thing and Bethel and Thompson curves. paired and paved since the initial damage. tinue to be treated with disrespect and dis- in the process help our visitors and maybe Sorry for the long epistle, just hope it However, Hurricane Michelle in Novem- dain? Yes, it has been this way for 200 years, save a life? makes a few think. ber 2001 washed away the foundation but why should it continue? 2. Sidewalks, especially on tourism strip Happy new year to all my fellow Baha- causing the road to have extensive dam- One would have thought that with the cali- and Forest Drive. We had had less that a mians and visitors. age. The road will have to be repaired bre of persons in place today at the local 1000 feet of sidewalks in nine years. after the sea wall is constructed. level greater accountability could be ex- 3. Zebra crossings, especially on tour- pected. ism strip and near our schools. Our chil- What is the problem? I do not accept that dren should come first. This time make sure Building Materials Windows & Doors The Lazy Parrot Looking For AALooking Flooring & Roofing Join us for some of the best Bahamian Dishes New Place To Dine Bathroom & you will find in Abaco at affordable prices. Kitchen Cabinets Monday - Sunday Lunch - 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Plumbing Fixtures Paints Dinner - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Lighting Fixtures Happy hour Weekdays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Electrical Items Come and enjoy our Bahamian Breakfast! Close to the Port • Deliveries Arranged Hand & Power Tools Saturday Morning 8 - 10 a.m. Phone 561-627-9555 Sunday Breakfast 9 - 11 a.m. Look For Our Sign! Garden Supplies & More SC Bootle Highway Fax 561-625-3366 For Dinner Reservations Call Us 3 1/2 Miles outside 3860 N. Lake Blvd. Tel: 367-5331 or 367-5333 Marsh Harbour Lake Park (West Palm Beach) Call for your free catalog

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Located in Sawyer’s Building off Don Mackay Blvd. Tel: (242) 367-2044/5 - Fax: (242) 367-2059 Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday 16 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 Jollification Included Abaco Artists The Bahamas National Trust held their life ranging from white sandy beaches to annual arts and crafts festival on December white picket fences. 8 and 9 at their headquarters in Nassau un- Another participant from Abaco was der the theme Junkanoo Jollification. The Karen McIntosh of Abaco Ceramics who festival showcases locally manufactured and displayed her delicate array of ceramic original handcrafted items. Over 50 booths pieces, giving visitors a crash course in how were set up to display their unique creations the exquisite pieces are made. Her Christ- this year. There was increased participation mas ornaments were my favorite. Stained from the Family Islands this year with Abaco glass art was a favorite with many visitors. leading the way. Rome Heyer captured everybody’s attention Among Abaco participants were The Bas- with a wide variety of beautiful stained glass ket Lady Harriet Thompson who lured many items ranging from jewelry to decorative to her booth with her unique hand woven mirrors. baskets, vases and other items made from Many spectators agreed that this year the native pine needles from Abaco’s pine for- items were more affordable and many were ests. She shared a booth with Colette Bootle even able to place orders for personal pieces. with her scenic paintings of beautiful island

Several Abaco artists displayed their work at the Bahamas National Trust annual arts and crafts festival. Smiling for the camera are Bootle and Harriet, The Basket Lady, at their booth at the Jollification.

Karen McIntosh, proprietor of Abaco Ceramics in Treasure Cay, stands next to her display of ceramic, hand painted Christmas ornaments. Sales were good and many artists received commissions for additional work. The show is to encourage Bahamian artists to develop their talents and to give the public an opportunity to see what is available. Rome Heyer of Green Turtle Cay displayed stained glass items which she specializes in.

Best Wishes for the New Year from the The Abaco Chapter of the SCURVY FEW MOTORCYCLE CLUB of the Bahamas We would like to express our gratitude to all of those who helped to make our 4th annual Toys for Tots Rally on December 9th a great success. Contributions from the following were essential in making this event successful.

Automotive & Industrial Distibutors Ltd. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Marsh Harbour Exporters & Importers Abaco Outboard Engines Ltd. United Abaco Shipping Co. The Bahamas Cub Scouts The Bank of Nova Scotia Commonwealth Bank Sawyer’s Soft Drinks Solomon’s Abaco Sheila McDonald Maxine Tanner Jammin’Jan Myer’s Rum Kala Gates Alice Bain John Sporck Trauma One Barclay’s Bank Louis Schneider Joe & Bea Shirley Father Stan Kolasa Abaco Flight Services The Bahamas Boy Scouts The Rotary Club of Abaco St. Francis de Sales School Texaco Petroleum Distibutors Marsh Harbour Police Department United States Military Vets Motorcycle Club Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department

We have made every effort to recognize the many individuals and organizations Best Wishes for the New Year supporting this cause. If we have inadvertently forgotten a name, The Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club meets monthly, we sincerely apologize. the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Bistro Your kind contribution has been greatly appreciated. January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 17 Police Report As Reported to Stephanie Humblestone A minor riot at the Detour Nightclub in A Murphy Town man arrested on De- had been indecently assaulted by a man liv- A Marsh Harbour man had his travel Marsh Harbour on December 17 resulted in cember 17 for possession of dangerous drug ing in the same residence. As the assailant document, birth certificate and wallet sto- a man being wounded by a female when she with intent to supply. fled, the father stabbed him. len from his house on December 13. cut his left forefinger with a knife. Sawyer’s Market in Marsh Harbour had Resident of Pigeon Peas said he witnessed An Elbow Cay house had a door lock A mini brawl broke out at M&M Disco a break-in on December 18 and an attempt a fight on December 26. While attempting forced on December 14. Stolen were a sat- in Cooper’s Town on December 17 involv- to open the safe. Two residents of Pigeon to stop it, he was chopped in the head and ellite card, a computer system and an as- ing a group of men from Fox Town and Peas were subsequently arrested. on the left arm by one of the men involved sortment of tools valued at $475. another group from Cooper’s Town. A woman in Fire Road reported that in the fight. A Murphy Town house was broken into Jermaine Mills received a broken jaw and someone entered a shop on December 18 A resident of Hope Town was arrested at through a window on December 14. Stolen extensive damage to his truck. Persons ar- and stole $400 in cash from the cash regis- the Detour Night Club and Sporting Lounge were a $500 satellite card and boot adapter, rested and charged were; Uganda Russell, ter. There was no sign of forced entry but in Marsh Harbour on December 27. a $400 ID bracelet with the initials “RJM,” Kelsey Cornish, Lacardo Curry, Marcus the back door was found open. A resident of Dundas Town reported on a $700 gold wedding band with three rows Laing, Ray Burrows, Devon Mills, Cedric A Murphy Town man was arrested on December 27 that her brother was assaulted of diamonds and a $13 bottle of wine. Gardener, Jabaar Kemp, Jessico Mc Kinney December 18 and charged with possession by a young neighbour man at the Murphy A fight broke out at the Detour Night- and Alvado McDonald, of cocaine hidden in a Nutra Choice Vita- Town Ball Park. The attacker was arrested club on December 17. One man had a head A Murphy Town resident was arrested min bottle. and subsequently charged. injury and was escorted to the Government on December 17 for assaulting a police of- A resident of Pigeon Peas reported on Clinic by two policemen. ficer and obstructing the course of justice. December 26 that his one year old daughter J & J ELECTRIC Caribbean Constructors Ltd. Concrete Blocks Stepping Stones BILL JOHNSTON Sand & Quarry 4"x 8"x 16" in various patterns MIKE JORGENSEN Cracker Dust 6"x 8"x 16" 18" x 18" ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Rock - Local 3/8" - 3/4" 8"x 8"x 16" 24" x 24" Corner Blocks INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS Rock - Imported ditto Regular Blocks Pea Rock - Imported CELL: 242-357-6674 (BILL) • CELL: 242-477-5222 Hydraulic Fittings & Hoses TEL: 242-367-5145 • FAX: 242-367-5144 Monday - Friday ! 7 am - 4 pm P.O. BOX AB 20413 • MARSH HARBOUR • ABACO • BAHAMAS P.O. Box AB 20403, Marsh Harbour ! Phone 367-2502

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They were most Golf Tournament excited about the flip chart presentation and By Isobel Sherman their Brain Minder Buddy certificates. The First Annual Scramble Handicap Golf In November Mrs. Dorset and President Tournament sponsored by the Rotary Club Mrs. Major visited St. Francis de Sales of Abaco will be held on January 26 at Trea- School with the program to grade one using sure Cay Golf Course. The tournament is huge drawings of the characters in the flip open to both men and ladies. Proceeds from chart. The children were excited and at the the tournament will aid the Rotary Educa- end of the program the children took pic- tional Fund for Abaco students. tures with the characters. They were given There will be a brunch from 10:30-11:30 Brain Minders Buddy certificates and bal- and tee off time will be noon. Each team loons. will have four players. There will be a 19th We hope to visit all schools on Abaco hole. before the end of June 2002. The prizes, which will be bid at each hole On December 6 the club held its first Pre- Anchor Club members were active in community service projects including helping senior include the following: Closest to the pin - a cious Pearls Carol Service at Trumpet As- citizens and students at the Every Child Counts program at the St. Francis de Sales School seven-day Caribbean cruise for two, a hole- sembly Church of God to honor the senior in Marsh Harbour. in-one - a 2002 Nissan Sentra, longest drive citizens in Central Abaco. Later Pilot Presi- last year. They promoted the Brain Minders - four cases of beer or soft drinks. Shirts dent Mrs. Major and the Anchors delivered dance party on December 1 at the Abaco program, helped deliver meals, helped with and plaques will be awarded to the winning care baskets and Christmas gift bags to se- Beach Resort. Part of the proceeds will be the Carol Service and gave out Christmas team. nior citizens who were unable to make it to used to assist the Every Child Counts pro- gram for students with learning disabilities. Entry forms are available from CIBC, the the Carol Service. Please see Clubs Page 26 Treasure Cay golf course, Abaco Water and The Pilot Club held a Blast From the Past The Anchor Club had many projects for Riviere and Associates. The entry fee is $100. You can contact Drexel Major at 367- 3344 or Barry Whiting at 367-3712. A Valentine Dance Is Planned Abaco Fitness The Rotary Club of Abaco will be stag- A new GYM is coming to town ing a Valentine’s Dinner and Ball at the Pavilion at Abaco Beach Resort on Febru- 2000 sq. ft of airconditioned comfort ary 15. Music will be supplied by the Im- OPENING FEBRUARY 1st pact band and prizes will be given for best dressed male and female. Dress is semi-for- Make 2002 your year to get fit. mal red and whiter. Tickets are $50 per per- Treat yourself or someone you love son and will include a free drink from 7-8 to a membership to Abaco Fitness p.m. Proceeds will aid the Rotary Educa- tion Fund. • 500 square foot Pilot Club aerobic &yoga floor • Instructor-led The Pilot Club of Abaco and the youth arm, the Anchor Club, are service clubs classes whose theme and pledge this year is Self • Yoga classes Above Service. • Experienced staff A wide range Every month the Pilot Club prepares a and instructors of stations meal for senior citizens. In October the Pi- • Free weight lot Club along with the Anchor Club deliv- • Strength ered 56 lunches to the elderly and the shut- ins of Central Abaco and in November de- • Cardio-vascular units livered 40 breakfasts. Attain personal health The Brain Minders program is used and fitness goals Memorial Plaza, Marsh Harbour throughout the world by Pilot Clubs to pro- with our staff & instructors mote safety among children and to make the Open 6 Days a Week public aware of the seriousness of brain re- Call 367-5869 lated disorder accidents. In October the President of the Pilot Club, Mrs. Major, presented a public service announcement video on safety to ZNS to promote our Brain ISLAND LOG HOMES Minders program. On October 22 Projects Director Sharon Dorset began our new pro- IN HARMONY WITH NATURE We invite you to call for a free information package. gram on Abaco. Island Log Homes has brought the concept of log home The first school visited was Central Abaco construction to the Bahamas. Our homes offer a sturdy and affordable alternative to traditional construction methods while maintaining a Congratulations distinctive island style. Constructed of Canadian cedar, our homes are naturally resistant to pests and decay. Island Log Homes offers complete customizing services; build the home you want at a price you can afford. Custom Island Log House on Lubber’s Quarters Our crew is available to erect your new home to the Pictured is a customized Island Log Home built in 2001. This 2200 sq ft “dried in” stage. Most of our homes can be closed in in about four weeks. home features huge wrap-around porches, 4 beds, 4 baths and 16’ We can provide accurate quotes to include, materials, Cathedral ceilings. Closed-in in five weeks on Lubbers Quarters this home shipping and construction costs. We assist in the custom enjoys spectacular views of Tahiti Beach and the Tiloo cut. design of your home at no additional charge.

THE SAUGEEN: 1300 sq.ft.sq.ft.: US$43,000 US$43,000 Package price delivered to Marsh Harbour Phone 519-389-4846 Stamp tax and duties extra Kirsten Bootle Fax 519-389-3027 Package includesincludes: graduated from Newman University E-mail: [email protected] 8" cedar log walls, treated in Wichita, Kansas, on December Or write to: Andrew Hill Main floor and loft structure Island Log Homes All interior partition framing 15 with a Bachelor’s degree in Busi- RR # 1 Port Elgin Roof structure (steel or asphalt) ness Management and Marketing. Ontario NOH 2C5 All windows and exterior doors She is the daughter of Mrs. Anne Canada Exterior siding and trims in cedar Bootle of Treasure Cay. January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 19 Visitors’ Guide Area code 242 unless listed Restaurants • Services • Transportation Abaco Chamber of Commerce • 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • [email protected]

Emergency Services Bonefish Guides Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Sandy Point Cherokee Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 ‡7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 ‡5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel through Golden Harvest .... $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:15 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Dove Plaza to Stop Light ...... $10.00 + $2 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $ 8/$12 Children $4/$6 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town or Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Eastern Shores or Spring City ...... $15.00 + $4 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Crossing Beach David Albury ...... 365-6059 Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Green Turtle Ferry Airport - Treas. Cay B ...... $65.00 + $ 5 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 ‡ Provides ride from town • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Abaco Beach Hotel through Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Marsh Harbour Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Stop Light or Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Adventures C&G Restaurant ...... $ ...... 367-3227 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Daily 10 am Sunday 12 noon Conch Inn Bistro ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Guana Cay to Treasure Cay - Daily 4 pm Sunday 3 & 5 pm Everyone Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Daily Bread (lunch) ...... $ ...... Fares One Way $10 • Round Trip $20 • Charter any time No children under three years to be charged. reads The Flippers ...... $$ ...... 367-4657 Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Abaconian Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Jamie’s Place ...... • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Abaco Marinas Rentals Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy ...... $14 + $6 Slips Fuel Phone Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch) ...... 367-2615 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marsh Harbour Lacaye ...... $ ...... 367-4910 • Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F .... 353-1252 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Green Turtle Cay • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Blue Wave Boat Rentals...... 367-3910 Mavis Country Kitchen ..... $ ...... 367-2002 Bluff House ...... 15 ...... F .... 365-4200 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Pop’s Place...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 • Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Sapodill ...... $$$ ...... 367-2498 • Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Sharkees ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3535 • Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 • Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Subway ...... 367-2798 • Fox Town ...... $60 + $5 Treasure Cay Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 • Marsh Harbour or Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Dundas Town • Marsh Harbour Round Trip ...... $85 + $5 Man-O-War TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Murphy Town TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Marsh Harbour Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy ...... 367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Boat House ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 Donnie’’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Club Soleil ...... $$$ ...... 366-0003 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2163 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Air Lines Serving Abaco Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Hollywood Temptations Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Hope Town Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$ ...... 366-0095 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Hope Town Marina.... 16 ...... 366-0003 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Bahamasair - Nassau & W Palm B ...... 367-2095 Guana Cay Rudy’s Place...... $$$ ...... 366-0062 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Continental Connection - Miami Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Man-O-War Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F .... 366-0065 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 Discover - Orlando Spanish Cay Man-O-War Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Guana Cay Island Express ...... 367-3597 Guana Cay Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-772-9808 Guana Beach Resort 22 ...... F .... 365-5133 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Hope Town Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Boats coming from U.S. can clear at Walker’s Cay, Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Mermaid Cafe ...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour. Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Floyds ...... 365-5133 Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Treasure Cay Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Medical Services Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within the Marsh Harbour Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Bahamas Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Island Boil & Sports Bar . $$ ...... 365-8849 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic .... 365-0300 Treasure Cay Traveller’s Rest...... 365-8654 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic 365-4028 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 C & C Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Claridge’s & Chris’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ... 365-8288 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 JIC Boat & Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Dive Shops Resort Cart Rentals ...... 365-8465 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Marsh Harbour Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Abaco Beach Dive Shop ...... 367-4646 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Wrecking Tree Rest. Hope Town Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Sandy Point Guana Cay Dive shop ...... 365-5178 Tours & Excursions Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Marsh Harbour Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Treasure Cay JIC Divers Down ...... 365-8465 Abaco Outback - by kayak ...... 367-5358 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Hope Town Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Green Turtle Cay Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Treasure Cay Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 20 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 AARF/SNIP Look for Dogs to Fix Who Let the Dogs In? rewarding in my entire life. And every single By K. Hargreaves one of the more than 800 Potcakes and 100 At first the AARF/SNIP people couldn’t potcats we’ve handled since this whole thing understand why they weren’t seeing the same started has made it all worthwhile. If we large numbers of dogs waiting to be spayed can do the same in other places, particu- or neutered at October’s week-long Project larly Nassau, all the better,” she concluded. Potcake clinic in Marsh Harbour and Sandy Project Potcake will focus on reducing Point. They were using the same tried-and- Potcake populations at communities from true methods that always worked so well Sandy Point to Crown Haven beginning this before. They just weren’t finding as many winter. SNIP and AARF have also accepted dogs as they expected. an invitation to organize a clinic on Eleuthera It wasn’t until more than half way through in March 2002. In April SNIP and AARF the week that it finally dawned on them: This will travel to Miami Beach to take part in an was the October clinic, the seventh in a se- international conference focusing on The ries of clinics aimed at reducing the number Challenges of Animal Protection on Island of stray roaming and feral dogs on the is- Nations jointly sponsored by The Pegasus land by as much as 75 percent. And Octo- Foundation and The Humane Society Inter- ber 2001 was when they predicted they’d national during The Humane Society’s week- finally see the fruits of their labour back long annual exposition. when it all began in the winter of 1999. People interested in additional informa- “I think we were all just going at the clin- tion on Project Potcake may contact AARF’s ics with such focus that the results kind of Molly Roberts at Abaco Realty in Marsh After several very successful spay and neuter clinics held in Central Abaco over the past had to come up and poke us from behind on Harbour or by writing SNIP at email ad- three years, the organizers realize that they are succeeding in their goal of controlling the the shoulder before we realized we’d actu- dress [email protected]. numbers of stray dogs. They are now holding clinics in Sandy Point and Cooper’s Town to ally done what we set out to do,” says Chris reduce the numbers in those areas. Shown above is Dr. Bailey of Community Animal Roberts, president of Abaco Animals Re- Hospital caring for a dog. quire Friends (AARF). “We kept looking at each other and say- ing “What’s wrong? Where are all the dogs? The Bahamas Bobsled Association How come we can’t go out and find 20 or wishes to thank all who supported our efforts for Youth Sports by way of our 30 Potcakes that need fixing like we used Annual Big Hill Soap Box Derby on November 27ththth 2001 to?” agrees Kathleen Hargreaves of SNIP (Spay Neuter Incentive Programs Inc.) Special thank you to our Number 1 sponsor this year: Sawyer’s Soft Drinks Kelly O’Meara, the Humane Society In- ternational project director who monitors our Burn’s House Ltd. donated some of the beer. Many people helped with a multitude of tasks and allowed work at these clinics, finally said, “Well, Our chief raffle salesman: Mr. Sherlock Russell our Association the use of equipment, tables, etc. that’s what you expected, isn’t it? The dogs Chester Thompson, Clay and Lisa Wilhoyte, Mark and aren’t here because you’ve already done Cameron Sweeting for selling the most raffle tickets of all the young people. Charmin Malone, Willard Bethel, Pat McCully, Peter Albury, them.” We were like, “Duh! That was re- Brian Nottage, Marty Cash, Derek Gape, Kenny Maltarp, ally the first time it sank in,” recalls Following are the people without whom this event could Frank Knowles, Tanya Duncombe, Stafford Patterson, Hargreaves. not have happened: Olivia Patterson, Brian Nottage, Johnny Cartwright, Molly While previous clinics recorded as many Raffle prizes: Island Cart Rentals, Bridgette Boyer, Andersen, Tom Albury, Scott Patterson, Kerry Cash, Linda as 150 sterilizations, with even higher num- Lighthouse Marina, Imports Unlimited, Dolphin Beach, Stewart, Rebecca Risberg, Tia Knowles, Ashley Sands, bers possible had time allowed, the October Froggies, La Von Dean, Fantasy Boutique, Cracker P’s Bar Jillian Parotti and Brittany Taylor. clinic only resulted in a total of only 77 ani- & Grill, Anne Ray, Valdo Proza, Perry Petry, Hope Town There were also many volunteers also helped with the mals. Of that number, 32 – over 40 percent Cart Rentals, Island Marine, Seahorse Marine, Ebb Tide, – were cats, according to Harry Meline, preparation of food. To them, I say thank you. You are Patrick Cash, Deidre at Edith’s Straw Market, Classic much appreciated. SNIP’s treasurer and record keeper. Addi- Marine, Monica Cook, Margaret Fox, Robert Lowe, tionally, close to half of that total came from Munchie’s We were able to deposit a total of $6669 in order to aid animals seen at the Sandy Point clinic. Youth Sports. Our net profit looks to be about $5,000 Food: Abaco Inn, Abaco Wholesale, Cap’n Jack’s, That clinic, the third in a planned series thanks to the generous donations of food, prizes, liquor, Harbour View Grocery, Harbour’s Edge, Hope Town of three, also reflected another positive sodas and trophies gathered by a person who humbly Harbour Lodge, LVA Grocery, Rudy’s Place, Sea Spray change in the way the clinics unfolded. In prefers to remain anonymous. Resort, Sweeting’s Grocery, Vernon’s Grocery the beginning AARF and SNIP “collectors” Sincerely, Patrick Stewart - President, BBA (the people who went out on the streets and obtained residents’ permission to have their dogs spayed or neutered) always knew where they could find another half dozen dogs when veterinary surgeons Derrick Bailey and Owen Hanna were ready for them. This time, noted Sandy Point clinic organizers From the Tommy & Erica Asselin and Diane Claridge, there just weren’t any. Mangement & When AARF and SNIP formed an alli- Staff: ance back in the winter of 1999, the task ahead of them seemed goliath. Back then rough estimates of the dog population in the Friendly & Professional Marsh Harbour area placed the number of Printing Services reproductive Potcakes at somewhere be- tween 800 and 1200. Less than three years • Carbonless Forms ago, AARF and SNIP speculate, fewer than • Office Stationary one percent of the dogs on Abaco were • Flyers spayed or neutered. Today that number is • Certificates closer to 75 percent, they say. • Tickets According to Hargreaves, who says she and her husband Harry Meline created SNIP, • Brochures a 501 (c) 3 Stateside charity, specifically so • Photo Scanning they could “do something concrete to help • Wedding/Funeral Programs the pathetic dogs we used to see all over the • Business Cards island.” The explicit purpose of Project Have a • Envelopes Potcake was to “significantly reduce the breeding Potcake population in a relatively Happy, Healthy • Menus short length of time without resorting to that and • Labels ineffective, personally offensive and tradi- Prosperous • Laminations tional method of trap and removal, a euphe- • ...More mism for catch and kill. We knew it could New Year work,” she explains. Monday - Friday • 9 am - 5 pm Ph: (242) 367-3202 • Fax: (242) 367-3201 “I have never done anything that was so January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 21 Pathfinders Scholarships Assist Students By Stephanie Humblestone cuses not only on academic areas but also sistance last year 10 are still completing their College in Springfield, Ohio. She was nomi- Applications for the 2002 Pathfinders the technical fields. The goal is to provide studies and doing well academically and nated International Student of the Year. Scholarship should be submitted to its board funding for deserving individuals from socially. Keora Brown in a pre-med pro- Jerome Menard is working toward a bach- of directors by February 1st. Criteria for Abaco. gram received the Prime Time Scholarship elors degree in culinary arts at Johnson and recipients will include ability, motivation and Applicants are interviewed to determine last year and was assisted with books and Wales University in Miami. Olivia Patter- financial need. suitability and deservedness. Recognizing incidentals by Pathfinders. Tabitha Cash is son is studying marine biology at the Florida Abaco Pathfinders is now in its second that it is not financial assistance alone which studying business at Valdosta State Univer- Institute of Technology in Melbourne, year. Last year it helped place 11 students determines success in college or technical sity and is doing well. Rory Duggan has Florida. Waseela Rahim is studying graphic from Abaco in colleges and vocational in- school, the organization has set up a guid- found studies challenging but rewarding at design at Humber University in Toronto. stitutes in the United States and Canada. The ance board to help students choose the most Savannah College of Art and Design. Tecuma Sherman, daughter of Isobel organization was conceived and developed suitable school. At the beginning of the aca- Darlene Higgs, another pre-med student, has Sherman, is studying education at Palm by a small core of second home owners on demic year students are given a volunteer joined Christian groups and has made good Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach. Elbow Cay. It is affiliated with a similar mentor who monitors their progress, helps friends. Another medical student, Madeleine The Pathfinders Scholarships provides body Stateside called Florida Cares Corpo- them adapt to their new environment and is Joseph, is studying at the University of the $1000 a year for many of the students while ration which was the brain child of Mr. Ira there for advice. West Indies. Bernadette Jean Noel changed some students receive more. Sochet, one of Pathfinder’s directors. Of the 11 students granted financial as- schools and is now at Clark Community Chaired by Mr Jim Blumberg, Pathfind- ers has an interesting and diverse body of committee members reflecting the different sectors of Hope Town and Abaco commu- nities. Its administrator, Mrs. Kathy Weldon, has 30 years experience in educa- tion and has lived part-time on Abaco for 20 years. Essentially the aim of Pathfinders is to assist young people to find a satisfying and lucrative path in life. This entails a good higher education and proper training. If fo-

AA Meetings The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) group of Marsh Harbour meets Mon- days and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Marsh Harbour Community Library. The AA group in Hope Town meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at the clinic.

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Call today to list your property with us or inquire about our many listed properties. Located one building east of Memorial Plaza. P.O. Box AB 20900, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Green Turtle Agent • Chris Farrington - 242-365-4465 22 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 MorMorMoree LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor clist can be run off a public road by an incon- here hears “motorcycle,” the image of a young Unfortunately, there’s no sign of things im- Letters From Page 9 siderate driver and that said driver will not guy roaring down the road on one wheel im- proving. even stop to show concern. The Snake Cay mediately comes to mind. I am proud to say I have no resentment for any of the em- Dear Sir: turn-off is a very dangerous section of high- that I am a responsible motorcyclist and that I ployees of Abaco Big Bird, but I do hope that As always, some space in your paper for way with already too many incidents and ac- am affiliated with a group of responsible mo- the driver of that white school bus reads this my thoughts is much appreciated. cidents under its belt. When you are on a 300- torcyclists. The individual run off the road letter and uses a little more caution with his On the afternoon of January 7, 2002, a pound motorcycle, it is a terrifying sight to that day is in his mid-fifties, has been enjoy- driving. I can assure him that an incident with motorcyclist was run off the Great Abaco see a white school bus coming around the ing motorcycling for the past 35 years and is a car or truck would be a lot more eventful Highway at the Snake Cay turnoff by a ve- corner directly in front of you on the wrong also a responsible motorcyclist. I think that it than with a motorcycle. If I personally am hicle belonging to Abaco Big Bird Poultry side of the road. To be a motorcyclist living is the civic duty of residents to report to the run off the road, I will certainly be quite vo- Farm. This occurred in the late afternoon. on Abaco today, you must have eyes in the police reckless or dangerous motorcyclists and cal about it. The motorcyclist could have corrected and back of your head to contend with surround- likewise riders should report reckless or dan- Thanking the public in advance for consid- stayed on the road but the front tire was caught ing traffic. gerous drivers. Too many incidents occur eration of others on the road. in the rut left by the recent excavation for Unfortunately, whenever anyone around around here and go unreported and unnoticed. Brant M. Albury future cable service and he lost control of his bike. He wound up off the highway and suf- fered some bad scrapes, bruises and hope- fully only a temporary limp and nominal dam- age to his motorcycle. The vehicle that ran him off the road did not bother to stop. A Brokers Good Samaritan did stop, helped this indi- Anne Albury vidual lift his motorcycle from the ground and Marcellus Roberts ensured that he was fit to resume riding. I do (242) 365-8538 Ph not know why, but this motorcyclist did not (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax file a police report and seems uninterested in pursuing the matter. Upon hearing of this, I took it unto myself Member to make a phone call to Abaco Big Bird. Ask- Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists ing for the general manager, I was transferred ROYAL PALM GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES to a lady in the office instead. It was my in- Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool "Burns House" canal front 2 storey 2,250 sq. ft tent to simply inform the farm that the inci- Phase I 3 bed / 3 bath - 15 ft. wide slip $266,000 octagonal home. Lower 3 bed / 2 bath living / dent had occurred and hope that perhaps the Phase II 3 bed / 3 bath - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 family, utility and screened porch. Upper vaulted driver would be cautioned about his driving ATLANTIS ceilings living / kitchen, master bed / en suite bath habits. The lady did not seem too interested Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool $652,000 in my call, particularly due to the fact that I, Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath "Honey's Home" canal front, 2 storey home on extra myself, was not involved and did not witness with boat slip $182,000 large lot with direct 200 ft Greenway Beach access. the event. I deeply regret that I informed her Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, fully furnished with many xtras that the suspect vehicle was a panel-type de- with boat slip $194,000 including backup generator, RO system, boat lift, livery van. This was an incorrect assumption Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 work-shop/garage, cabana, etc. $769,000 on my part. Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Because I would not give her the name of “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. MARINERS COVE the motorcyclist, this individual basically in- Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool formed me that she was not interested in hear- house with plans for main house. Dock with Garden/Pool View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $70,000 ing potential hearsay. While I can appreciate power in place. Must see. $369,000 2 bed / 1 bath beginning at $105,000 any local residents’ unwillingness to believe Marina View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $78,000 “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home, fully potential gossip, I was rather upset that what 2 bed / 1½ bath beginning at $121,000 furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, I had to say was blatantly ignored and that VILLAS living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. this lady did not seem to show any concern Ocean Villa Subdivision Perfect island retreat for some lucky family for the downed rider. 2 bed / 2 bath - special garden location. $676,500 While I am positive that no inappropriate Starting at $194,000 language was used by either one of us, I am “Island Times” 2500 sq. ft. modern spacious 3 bed / Beach Villa Subdivision certain that blood pressure was increased on 2 1/2 bath, living/dining/kitchen opening onto Garden villa 2 bed / 2 bath extra features both sides of the phone. Fed up with being covered patio facing waterfront. Double garage/ Starting at $151,500 disregarded and disbelieved, I eventually hung utility. Extra adjacent lot. Total frontage 108 ft. up. I received a phone call about 45 minutes TREASURE HOUSES $830,250 later from the same lady, very jubilantly in- Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall SANDPIPER BEACH forming me that Abaco Big Bird’s panel van 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 "Point of View" 3 bed / 2 ½ bath split level open had been inoperable for several weeks and BAHAMA BEACH CLUB concept home with cathedral ceilings and skylights. suggesting that in future when I “concoct fur- New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay Master bedroom suite accesses large ocean-side deck ther tales, I should get my stories straight.” Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool with beach, beach and more beach $1,476,000 Bravo, and I do not blame her for her posi- and many other features Starting at $412,500 BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES tion. If I had been in her shoes, I would have Plus 14% closing "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully taken the same position, particularly after CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD furnished. Living / dining / kitchen downstairs, bed being misinformed about the suspect vehicle. "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure All in all, it is a sad shame that a motorcy- with unlimited opportunity for building your Cay beach $431,000 Donna Sands, Agent for dream home. Directly behind is your present main “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island home on its own lot. Two storey with 4 bed / 3 bath simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage Real Estate and upstairs and large living / dining / kitchen down with half bath. Waterfront view from master stairs. 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Garage and utility in “Coconuts” Two ocean fron lots with 3 bed/2 bath main house with additional detached garage / work CBS family/beach home. All bedrooms and living/ shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with dining/kitchen have full ocean view. Bathrooms irrigation / sprinkler system. $1,845,000 have outside access. Many extra features including pool, detached garage and VW automobile. Must see. $875,000 VACANT LOTS AVAILABLE • Windward Beach / Oceanfront beginning at $150,000 • Canal Front beginning at 99,000 On Great Guana Cay • Golf Course / Interior beginning at 25,000 Between the Deep Blue Ocean and the Turquoise Sea of Abaco Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. Tel: 365-5195 Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] VHF 16 Young Lovers January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 23 Obituaries of Friends and Relatives Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents who have multiple cottages and houses The Hon. Charles Walter Frederick Marina. Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Man-O-War Mr. Bethell was very fond of Abaco and Bethell, CBE, 92, passed away on January Casuarina Point Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 2 in New Orleans, Louisiana, while visiting the family owned much property through- Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 out Abaco. Mr. Bethell was a frequent resi- his daughter. His funeral was in Nassau on Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 dent of Anna’s Cay, his home outside Hope Cherokee January 9. Marsh Harbour area Mr. Bethell was prominent in politics for Town habour, which he owned for over 50 Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 many years, serving in the House of As- years. Grand Cay Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 sembly for 20 years, then serving in the Leg- He is survived by his wife Mrs. Brenda Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 islative Council, now called the Senate. Bethell, who was with him in New Orleans; Green Turtle Cay Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 During this time he served in many capaci- daughters Julie LeCorgne and Kristin Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 ties from Speaker to the House and Govern- Bethell; son Charles; son-in-law Parker Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Bustick Bight Resort 367-3980 ment Leader in the Senate to chairman of LeCorgne; grandchildren Anna and Parker Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 several boards. LeCorgne, Jr.; brother John Herbert Bethell New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Mr. Bethell was prominent in the busi- and many nieces and nephews. Ocean Blue Properties 13 + 365-4234 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 ness world as well serving as president of The family asks that friends make dona- Guana Cay Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Bethell Estates until three years ago. Bethell tions to the Bahamas National Trust or the Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Marsh Harb Airport Motel 367-4402 Estates has many Abaco businesses includ- Bahamas Humane Society in his memory. Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 ing Abaco Yacht Services, Abaco Out- Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 boards, Rainbow Rentals and Lighthouse Guana Beach Resort 8 rm 365-5133 Moore’s Island Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8rm 366-6334 Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Sandy Point Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Hope Town Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Spanish Cay Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse365-0083 Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Treasure Cay Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Bahama Beach Club 365-8950 Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Island Colours + 366-0290 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Malone Estates 18 hse + 366-0100 Walker’s Cay Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Wood Cay Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 General for Abaco Listings for the entire island Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 24 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 More News of the Cays

Champagne flowed to the music of DJ Town resident Michael Myers, said that the was organised by the Hope Town Associa- Cays From Page 5 Jarrod. As the evening drew on and there 30 participants did a great job. “They rushed tion with contributions from businesses and Harbour Lodge. Both establishments worked periods of no rain, local members of the three times,” meaning that they circled three private individuals,” said Mr. Myers, an hard preparing for the New Year’s Eve par- community left their homes for the “action,” times, playing drums, cowbells and other organiser of the event for the last six years ties. When it began raining early on 31st braving the elements. Speculation about traditional musical instruments. in Hope Town. December, it became evident that “Plan B” whether the firework display could be held “They were determined to go on with the Meanwhile at the Abaco Inn, three miles would have to be put into operation. This on the beach abounded but as midnight ap- show,” said Mr. Myers, who estimated that south of the settlement, a large crowd of would involve shifting the focus and the large proached it became patently clear that it was about a dozen of the musicians were from over 300 were enjoying A Tropical Mask crowds to the inside. not to be. “We will store the fireworks for Hope Town. Another one of the organisers, Ball and the live music of the three-strong At the Lodge where over 100 guests another occasion,” said Tom Hazel, better who was also a musician, was Churton Toot group Sounds of Abaco from Treasure Cay. dined, another two hundred came later to known as “Sweet Cheeks” to locals and visi- was also not to be deterred . “We weren’t One hundred and ten guests had also enjoyed share celebrating the New Year, owners Ray tors alike. going to get rained out like in Nassau this a set dinner. “It was lots of fun,” said Wilma and Catherine Ketay and their right hand However, despite the fact that the Lodge year,” he said. Kemp, a long time employee of the Inn. staff managers, Tanya Duncombe and Tom beach was not the setting for the planned Fortunately there was a small window of firework display, the Junkanoo parade went time just after midnight when the rain sub- Hazel, erected an enclosed area for the buf- Please see Cays Page 27 fet dinner. ahead as usual. One of the organisers, Hope sided and the show could go on. “Junkanoo

The Amy Roberts Primary School on Green Turtle Cay held a very successful fund raising The New Plymouth Gospel Chapel held a memorial service on December 2 to honour fair on December 8. Santa arrived in time to open the fair. Many were thrilled with the those who died in the terrorist attact of September 11. The original plans for the service prizes that they won in the raffle concluding the fair. were for November 4 but had to be postponed because of the threat of Hurricane Michelle. Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 Additional lines at $2 per line Sea Grape Leslie A. Pinder Display classified $18 per column inch Sharon E. Pinder We can take the photo within the Marsh Realty Tel: 242-367-5046 Harbour area or use your photo. Fax: 242-367-5045 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Victor R. Patterson E-mail: Leslie.P. abacoinet.com Memorial Plaza Sharon abacoinet.com P.O. Box AB 20123 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Abaco Tel: 242-367-2749 Real Estate E-mail: [email protected] Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores elevated Marsh Harbour - Little Orchard Triplex 2400 Turtle Rocks - 10 acre parcel w/two sand waterfront lot in very desir- sq. ft. fully furnished, cen- Agency Ltd beaches and cove. Ideal for small develop- able residential area minutes trally air-conditioned with ment or private estate. $195,000 from downtown Marsh two 1 bed 1 bath units and Elbow Cay - 2 bed/2 bath house with spec- Harbour, all utilities avail one 2 bed 2 1/2 bath unit. Helping people find their tacular ocean view. Professionally landscaped able, 100’ on the sea. Rental income $2800 per Dream Spot since 1978. property and spacious, wraparound deck. Asking $110,000 month. Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, $345,000 Marsh Harbour - Eastern Shores waterfront Asking price $390,000 Residential, Commercial & Guana Cay - Lots at Dolphin Beach Subdi- 3000 sq. ft. duplex on the Manjack Cay - 10 acres on the water with Investment Property. vision with ocean views. Priced to move beach and waterfront for high elevation and great sea starting at $40,000 We also have rental boat dock across the street. views. The property has 50’ Lubbers Quarters - 1 acre water front prop- Each apartment consists of dock with 4’ of water at low property available. erties, two on beach, two on bluff. Dockage 3 bedrooms and 1 bath tide. Excellent building site. LOCATED ON and electricity available. upstairs and kitchen, living, Asking price $250,000 Leisure Lee - 1/2 acre lot with all utilities STRATTON DRIVE dining and half bath down Fast Food Restaurant - situated in down town IN MARSH HARBOUR present. $20,000 stairs. Great rental potential Lubbers Quarters - House lots with access Marsh Harbour. Excellent lo- P.O. BOX AB 20404 or two family home. cation, reasonable business ABACO, BAHAMAS to sandy beach. Views of the Sea of Abaco. Asking price $535,000 starting at $25,000 hours, great return on invest 242-367-2719 Elbow Cay - Lots with roads, power, tele- Bahama Palm Shores - Two residential lots ment. FAX 367-2359 phones, ocean views. Residential and Com- 150’ from the beach, great sea Call for further information. mercial. From $45,000 views. Asking price $42,500 January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 25 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Property and Houses Property and Houses Picture and 4 lines $25 Property and Houses Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. OCEAN BLUE PROPERERERTIESTIESTIES Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Sales, Rentals and Property Management Property and Houses G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas FOR SALE Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu On Green Turtle Cay: Two waterfront lots on Bluff Harbour: 140' The beach, the beach, the beach total frontage. Good elevation. Beautiful Specialising in Charming cottage set on high ridge on 1/3 views. Dock site. Total 1/2 acre Treasure Cay & Leisure Lee Waterways acre. Furnished. Ocean views. 300 foot walk $430,000 Ed Newell & Cindy Roberts Newell Tel/Fax: 242-365-8752 to beach. Reef close enough to swim to. Inner White Sound: On water. Two bed- or Cellular 242-357-6570 Firm $236,000 room three bath fully furnished villa. Kit / www.abacoestateservices.com Atlantic Ocean side: 1.46 acres 150' front- liv and dining room. In pristine condition. BREA Members age on beach. $480,000 Excellent rental history. $270,000 Bight O Bay: On Atlantic Ocean, four beach 10,000 sq. ft. lot: Just steps away from ocean lots in cove, with 90' frontage each. 1/3 to beach. 1 1/2 miles from town. $47,200 LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT 1/4 acres each. Good area for snorkeling. Income Producing Apartments: $222,000 each Two-year-old two story building with views Bight O Bay: Inland. Less than 5 minute walk of Coco Bay. Use of shared private dock. to beach. 70' waterfront on Inner White Two 2 bed one bath furnished apartments Sound. 14 lots 1/2 acre each lot. with A/C throughout on 2nd floor. Two 1 Starting at $78,650 bedroom one bath apartments on ground Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . Green Turtle Estates: flour. Separate shed with laundry facilities. Waterfront lots with private boat slips B $600,000 ONO in a secure gated community Located in quiet residential area: Two story starting at $180,000 house under construction with ocean views. Coco Bay: Located in Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 150 ft. from ocean beach. 4 bedrooms and 3 1/3 acre within five minute walk of beach. www.greatabacoclub.com The Royal Harbour Village baths. 50,000 gallon rain water tank. Plus $42,000 gross ONO East Bay Street fully furnished guest house with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths (kit. lv & din) Stunning two bedroom two bath house. RENTAL HOUSES Marsh Harbour, Abaco Views of Sea of Abaco, Guana Cay and At- $720,000 AND APARTMENTS Telephone: 242-367-3262/3 Quiet waterfront: lantic Ocean. 400 ft. to beach. 18 ft. ceilings Fax 242-367-3260 in great room House is new with interior still Picturesque Black Sound, Furnished. 2 bed BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out E-mail: [email protected] under construction. Stand-by generator. All 2 bath house on one acre. Waterfront. 100' Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- Internet: http://ww.bhamasrealty.bs finishing materials and furniture on site. A/ dock with amenities. 5 minute walk to beach. C throughout. Truck and golf cart included. ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Kathleen Albury, Sales and Excellent rental history. $500,000 http://www.bahamasvacations.com Property Appraisals White Sound: $775,500 Bahama Palm Shore on the beach, fully fur- June Russell, Sales Inland: 4 lots 1/2 acre Within 5 minutes walk On Munjack Cay: nished 3 bed/2 bath, short/long term lease only. of waterfront at White Sound and public dock. 10 acres with 320’ on Sea of Abaco: Dock. Call 367-3643 . Each $47,200 Good elevation. $300,000 Cherokee Polo’s Seaside Cottage. Fully fur- nished, sleeps 6, A/C, $900/week for 2. Call Best Buy in Abaco 407-933-4463 www.polosseasidecottage.com INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 20 acres water front near Marsh Harbour. Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale New road access pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- MUST SELL $200,000 NET. NET. Firm eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- REAL ESTATE IN ABACO Phone 242-322-4782 Leave Message 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 Sandy Point Dundas Town Man-O-War house for rent 2 bed / 1 bath, 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath Cherokee Sound - Yellowwood 1.13 acres sleeps 6, good view of sunsets. $850 weekly overlooking Winding Bay, high elevation, great for 1-4 people. Call 365-6140 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre views. $75,000 Phone 366-2266 Lot #119 Lot #25 Marsh Harbour new duplex 2 bed/2 bath fur- Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals nished. Deposits and references required. Call Murphy Town Dundas Town and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- 357-6947 REAL ESTATE SALES Vacant Land 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the inter- Marsh Harbour Apartment for rent 2 bed/2 Abaco, Bahamas 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. net at www.hopetown.com bath. Call 367-2446 Lot #18B Elbow Cay, ocean front home, brand new, cus- 242-367-2365 Lot 78B Sweetings Village 2 - 2 bed/2 bath apts., fur- tom built by builder, 80’ wide lot, 2 bed 2 bath nished including water and gas. $1000 month. www.abacorealtor.com upstairs, 1 bed apt. downstairs, Walk to Sea Murphy Town Call 367-2660 Affordable Property 3 bed, 2 bath Spray. $850,000 Call 321-784-0163 or leave message for Cliff at 366-0065 Hill top Treasure Cay 2 bed/1 bath furnished house Select Homes on large property. Monthly or long term only. Lot 67 Green Turtle Cay - White Sound, 3 bed/2 bath, privately nestled on 1/2 acre with lush Call Donna at 367-3472 after 5 Offers should be addressed in valley and sea views $500,000. Call 508-325- Buying? Selling? writing to: 5495 www.abacos.com U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle Guana Cay “Beach House” beach front home, Need Qualified Help? 2 bed/1 bath, glorious views, walk to settle- • rentals P.O. Box AB20567 ment, 150’ to Nippers. $335,000 net. Call Paul • real estate Want more business? Marsh Harbour, Abaco at 703-868-4287 • activities For conditions of the sale and any other informa- Lynyard Cay - 1 acre water front property, A low cost ad like this good elevation and spectacular views. The per- • information can bring fast results tion, please contact U. Cartwright/Ms. M. T. Rolle fect “get-away“ site, only one mile from Little • cost-effective-ads at (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious en- Harbour. $70,000 Call 359-6064 Tel: 321-254-4901 Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 quiries only may be considered for qualified pur- Treasure Cay Royal Palm condo on marina chasers. Interested persons in Nassau may con- with boat slip, 3 bed/3 bath. Asking price Fax: 321-242-1356 tact Mr. Jones at 242-502-3024 $249,000/Mercedes. Ph/fax 242-365-8248 26 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002 More Club News joyed the meals which were prepared by club Club From Page 18 members and their parents. They pledged gift baskets to senior citizens. to work closely with these children and hope- On November 22 they shared a reward- fully build a lasting relationship with them. ing Thanksgiving lunch with the children in the Every Child Counts program at St. Francis de Sales School. The children en- Scurvy Few Take Gifts to Moore’s Is.

Children are interested in the Brain Minders program as Mrs. Neulissa Major stresses the importance of safely. NOTICE ESTATE of LORRAINE CHRISTINE MALONE late of the Settlement of Hope Town in the Island of Little Guana Cay (a.k.a. Elbow Cay) one of the Abaco Chain of Cays, The Bahamas, deceased NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any claim or demand against the above Estate are required to send their names, addresses and particulars of the debts or claims certified in writing to the undersigned on or before 22nd January, 2002, and if required, to prove such debts or claims, or in default be excluded from the benefit of any distribution made before such debts or claims are proved; after the above date the Personal Representative will distribute the assets having regard only to the proved debts or claims of which he shall have had notice Members of the Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club, Abaco Chapter, traveled to Moore’s Island AND NOTICE is hereby given that all person indebted to the said Estate to distribute toys which they had collected in their Toys for Tots drive in December. They are requested to make full settlement on or before 22nd January, 2002. had very good support from the community so were able to make many children throughout Abaco happy. ALEXIOU, KNOWLES & CO. Attorneys for the Personal Representative Stratton Drive P.O. Box AB 20115 Remember - Register to Vote Marsh Harbour, Abaco January 15th, 2002 The Abaconian 27

out, which affected Marsh Harbour as well Central From Page 6 as Elbow Cay. Cays From Page 24 Civic Organizations On December 28 the gentleman at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Abaco for bringing in 2002. In Central Abaco power house at BEC said that they had been Fortunately, the short break in the weather Tuesday, 7 p.m., weekly at Touch of Abaco Beach Resort offered a package to having troubles in Cooper’s Town and North coincided with midnight so the fireworks Class, Treasure Cay, 367-2536 bring in the the year at the Pavilion and other Abaco for the past several days. Transform- went ahead on the nearby dunes. restaurants such as Mangoes, Sapodillys and ers caught fire in Coopers Town on Christ- The poor weather had a sobering effect Pilot Club the Bistro had special packages. mas and there had been problems caused by on the cay which is known for celebrating. Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Central Abaco Many persons saw the New Year in at lightning in North Abaco. As a result when Parties wound down earlier than usual. The Primary, Dundas Town, 367-3457 the church of their choice as some attended things like this happen, there is temporary harbour did not have the heavy traffic nor- Rotary Club of Abaco Watch Night Services. low voltage or dimming of lights as well as mally associated with festive occasions. On Mondays, 6 p.m., weekly at Bayview Voltage and BEC possible short surges. New Year’s Day Elbow Cay awoke a little Restaurant, Dundas Town, 367-3114 By Isobel Sherman The technician said that low voltage for earlier than other years to less headaches Several persons have been complaining a few seconds cannot harm any appliance and unsettled stomachs. about the brightening and dimming of their and he also said that the circuit breakers in lights the past week. There have been times a house would trip if there was a high spike when the voltage has dipped low not only in or surge in electricity. It Pays to Advertise Marsh Harbour but on other areas of Abaco He pointed out that, except for Sandy also. One resident measured at one time only Point, Moore’s Island and Treasure Cay, 90 volts coming into his house. Low volt- the power house in Marsh Harbour gener- age is just as damaging as high voltage. At ates electricity for the whole of Abaco. More the same time there have been spikes in elec- manpower is needed in order to maintain as tricity where high voltage has come into the well as repair the system. Employment Opportunities house. Christmas night there was a black- ABABABAAACO MARKETS LTDTDTD... Electronics Service Center formerly Television Service Center JANITORS & BUTCHERS Repairing: Apply at Sawyer’s Market Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Benefits: Juke Boxes & Video Games Musical Instruments Pension Fund Marine Electronics Office Equipment Medical Insurance Cash Registers Regular hours - five day week Computers Microwaves Vacation schedule FAX Machines 1 - 5 years = 2 weeks Electronic Organs Medical Equipment 5 - 10 years = 3 weeks Automotive & Marine Electronics Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices 10 + years = 4 weeks In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Firehouse Corner Application forms available at TEL: 367-2830 Abaco Wholesale, Marsh Harbour Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Big CaCaBig t Equipment We can take the photo within the Marsh Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, 15’ Boston Whaler, 1994, “Dauntless,” 70 HP Harbour area or use your photo. Payloader, Dump Truck Always a good selection of cars, vans & Yamaha, center console, VHF, running lights, Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Services: Land clearing, Trenching trucks. Pre-owned quality vehicles, competi- spotlight, cooler, cushions, dive platform/lad- Foundations tively priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. der, self-bailing, unsinkable, excellent condi- Fill, rock and sand COMMERCIAL SERVICES Ph. 367-2111 tion. $7000. Call 366-0282 / 0280 Honda CBR 600 RR Motorcycle in good con- Fax: 242-367-2464 Fyne’s Pest Control Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 dition $7000 OBO Call 365-6140 or 477-5308 Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Phone 365-8409 1985 GMC R/V Van, sleeps 2, with stove, Cell 359-6312 refrig & pottie, in good condition. DUTY PAID. $3500. Ph. 242-367-7248 Fax 972-723- 16’ Boston Whaler “Stagger Lee” with 85 HP Stephen Fynes EMPLOYMENT 0291 Yamaha. Send written bids to Bahamas Devel- Professional Exterminator opment Bank, P.O. Box AB 20956, Marsh 1991 Chevy Cavalier Convertible $3500 Good Harbour, Abaco PO Box AB22214 Handyman available. Do you need something running condition. Ph. 367-4643 Treasure Cay fixed? Call Brian 365-5153 evenings. Good ref- 23’ Trimaran - fast, fun, safe, excellent con- [email protected] erences. 84 Bronco II low mileage, runs good, needs dition with outboard, DUTY PAID. $5600. Call power brake booster. $1800 OBO. Call 375- 366-0552 Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? MERCHANDISE 8370 Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. FOR SALE 28’ Baja Twin Yamaha 200, LOADED, very Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 well maintained, rigged for fishing, great for cruising and diving. Dry docked at Green Turtle For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- (11) 1250 gallon water tanks - $1600 each, in- Shipyard. $28,000 OBO 561-451-2122 tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. cludes duty & freight. Contact Elbow Cay Prop- Sales and Service. erties at 366-0569 32’ Endeavour sloop, 1977, 20 HP Yanmar diesel. DUTY PAID. Call 365-6006 or 365- 6140 Your Ad 1996 Chevrolet S-10 extra cab sport side Pick 37’ Endeavour 1980 sloop-rigged sailboat w/ Could Be Here up, 2.2 liter, yellow and white custom paint Perkins 104, 40 HP diesel, curently moored job, AM/FM/CD player, A/C. $7,900. Call near Marsh Harbour Marina. DUTY PAID. Call 367-3202 477-5950 Bahamian registered. $30,000 OBO Call 367- 2269 28 The Abaconian January 15th, 2002