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Winners of the Duo Xtreme Senior Class, Domingo De Lima and Frank Bohm, on the single track Duo Xtreme photo Duo Xteme photo

he 4th Bonaire DuoXtreme Race took place on Sunday, the Ladies division. The Mixed Category was won by Bon- T 27 October in perfect weather. It was very successful aire residents Sarah de Groot and Sam Williams. The Sen- with 80 participants representing Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, ior Category (100+) was won by Bonaire’s own Frank Venezuela, St. Maarten, Netherlands, UK and Peru. Bohm and Domingo De Lima. The main category of Xtreme 83k was won by Arubans V. The Organization wants to thank all the sponsors and volun- Vrolijk and J.C. Ras in the men’s division and by C. Ver- teers (more than 50) who gave their support and contribution heggen and Z. Everon representing Bonaire and Aruba in to make this event a huge success again. was thawed. It was handed over to the Vet- A new This Week’s Stories erinary Department for further investigation operator will Duo Xtreme –2014 1 and destruction. take over Letters to the Editor Nikiboko South Then on September 18th, 248.5 grams of postal service Roundabout, Open Question, Recy- cocaine was found on a female passenger for Bonaire- cling Kudos 3 (44) coming from Curaçao. Again the co- St. Eustatius- Happy Birthday Ava Rose 3 caine was found inserted in private parts. Saba begin- Brave Girl Returns (Helmets) 3 (According to our sources the movements of ning January 1, 2014. Dushi Shoes Reopening 3 Bonaire Govt. photo a person concealing contraband within their The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs Useful Gadgets –Master Lock 3 body can be detected by trained Customs gave Flamingo Communications N.V. the Seven Summits Plus One 6 s we go to press it appears that all Officers. Ed.). concession for 10 years with a possible exten- Word On The Street 7 the requirements to reopen the More cocaine was intercepted on the same A sion of up to three years. BES Week Disappoints 7 Curoil Terminal in Hato have been met. day and flight. This time 2,578 grams of Flamingo Communications NV is a well- TCB Ready, Cruise Ships, more 8 Last Friday, an Antonov 12 cargo plane cocaine was hidden in a bag that was carried Edshel’s Nursery 9 (above) from Maastricht unloaded two by a male passenger (37). Finally, 643 known, respected company on Bonaire under Kaminda di Arte 10 pumps with a capacity of 10,000 liters / grams of cannabis was discovered on Sep- new leadership. It will expand its current Halloween 10 minute, at Flamingo Airport. The fire tember 21st in the lining of the luggage car- activities with mail services. The company is safety pumps were the last element needed ried by a female passenger (24) coming from currently attempting to make a seamless tran- Duo Xtreme photos 11 It is expected the terminal, which was or- Curaçao. sition with the existing concessionaire, Unbelievable Restaurant Sunset 11 dered closed because of safety concerns, NPNA, under a new name: Dutch Caribbean Direct US Ties-Xander Bogaerts 12 will reopen this week in time for the WILLEMSTAD--A crisis meeting was Flamingo Express NV. It was recognized that Price Fighter –Bondigro 12 monthly delivery of gasoline and diesel to called by Curaçao’s Minister of Economic declining mail volumes threaten the profit- Bon Doet Is On 12 Bonaire. The pumps will be installed at Development Stanley Palm after both the ability of traditional mail services. Therefore, Winning Photo 15 WEB. Kura Hulanda Hotel in Otrobanda and the new concession is based upon a 3-day Culinary Winners Honored 15 the casino of the Veneto Casino Holiday delivery. The local mail rate will be increased Tourism History Epilogue 16  As of next Saturday InselAir will no Beach Resort closed their doors. The hotel and will be 88 dollar cents. Royal Visit Schedule 16 longer operate the non-stop return flight was declared bankrupt last Friday, while The people on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Gun Amnesty 16 between Miami and Bonaire. Starting management abruptly closed the casino Saba will soon get details about how the new Departments November 9th, all flights between Miami Thursday night and told all the workers and concessionaire (Dutch Caribbean Flamingo Flotsam & Jetsam 2 and Bonaire will connect to another plane guests to get out. The hotel, founded by Express NV) will do its jobs. On the Island Since (Cheky Zimmer- in Curacao. Although Bonaire bound pas- Jacob Gelt Dekker, is a favorite of Bonaire- man) 4 sengers will have to switch aircraft, all ans visiting Curacao. exporting easy and reliable. They assist with Bonaire On Wheels (Lada Samara luggage will be checked through to final The Kura Hulanda Lodge at Westpunt with effective and fast Customs clearance and provide Cabriolet) 6 destination so passengers do not have to 63 employees is still open, although it too is a single invoice for the shipments. Their part- Picture Yourself– Mt Rushmore 12 worry about picking up their luggage while facing financial difficulties and has been ners, AMCAR Freight in the US and IFC Inter- Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 13 in transfer. granted a stay of payment until January 24, national from Europe, provide weekly guaran- Classifieds 13 Consult website www.fly-inselair.com 2014. teed sailings, CCS, bi-weekly from Curacao. Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset for more information on flight numbers and King Ocean Services works with them for con- Times, Moon Phase 13 times between Miami and Bonaire. Bonaire Govt. photo tainer-sized shipment and heavy equipment and of course, Federal Express is used for fast world- Shopping & Dining Guides 14 Last month Customs intercepted 990 wide shipment of documents and more with real- What’s Happening, Mast head, 17 grams of cannabis and 2,827 grams of time tracking. Contact Rocargo at 599 717-8922 Pet of the Week (Hanny and Fred) 18 cocaine on Bonaire, with a total street or email [email protected]. They have been Shelter News (Auction) 18 value of $66,435. And 123 kilos of rotten serving the Bonaire community for more than 30 Bonaire Sky Park (Night Sky Witch)19 meat was destroyed. years The Stars Have It ( Astrology) 19 th On September 10 , 2013 the members of the Physical Supervision Team (Team How to contact us  The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- Fysiek Toezicht) found 200 grams of can- set to go down as a big washout, marking the book. Press “Like” nabis on a female passenger (23) on a flight Bonaire has a new harbor boat. The first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to The Publisher: George DeSalvo from Curaçao. It appeared during further venerable 33-year-old Bubi was retired and form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. [email protected] investigation that the woman had inserted replaced by a more modern boat, named However, The Netherlands WAS hit with Phone 786-6125 the cannabis in her private parts. The next The Editor: Laura DeSalvo Velos (registration B-1250). Harbor boats hurricane force winds on Monday, October 28. [email protected] day 147.5 grams of cannabis was discov- are used for patrols, line handling, towing, The most severe gales to hit the Netherlands Phone 786-6125 ered on a male passenger (33) also on a emergencies and the harbor pilot. Velos is since 1990 killed one woman in Amsterdam on Box 407, Bonaire, flight from Curaçao. The man had inserted powered by twin 810 Hp Cummins diesels, Monday and severely disrupted public transport Dutch Caribbean the cannabis in his private parts. Hamilton water-jets drive and capable of 64 throughout the country. Story tip or idea: th On September 17 , 123 kilos of meat was km./hr (35 knots). [email protected] intercepted. The meat, packed in 15 bags, , 786-6518 Live north of Bonaire? Cold winter days Available on-line at: was discovered on a Venezuelan fruit boat.  Rocargo, the islands foremost ship- are coming, but not here. It is almost Christmas www.bonairereporter.com The captain did not declare the meat for per, reminds us that to ensure delivery for again! Do not wait until the last minute to book Printed Every Fortnight, customs clearance and lacked the relevant Christmas time, arrangements should be your vacation villa or condo. Sunbelt Realty has On-line every day, 24/7 license. The meat did not smell fresh and made early. Rocargo makes importing and (Continued on page 18) Next edition printing on Sunday, November 17

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; with interest. ences in many way are what draws us closer -Brazilian Wear NV, PEB NV, Lisa Con- as a single unit in that with the many immi- venience Store, Botica Sabana, Palm & grants and ethnic origins we are a melting Son Minimarket, E Terras and Hitess pot just waiting to be stirred! Today I had ————————————————- the chance to meet a man from Portugal and OPEN QUESTION TO ALL RESIDENTS OF his friend from Syria! Not too bad for a BONAIRE! Russian/Egyptian Jew living on a Dutch Below is a letter from the businesses and Island in the Southern Caribbean! I have recently been hearing the rumblings shops along Kaya Nikiboko Zuid that has For the third time ask you to define and of Bonaire for Bonaireans. It is reminiscent been sent to the Governor of Bonaire and categorize for me what I am supposed to of the rants of the past when if an out- Bestuurscollege: look for to be able to tell a real Bonairean standing and a highly qualified person from a fake? What litmus test is there to Bonaire , October 28, 2013 emerged and was tapped for a high profile make the final decision? Definitely not position and he or she was not born on the color, not ethnic origin, not language nor Subject : The closure of Kaya Nikiboko island, they were automatically relegated to any one thing except what is in your heart South concerning reconditioning and the bottom of the pile. Sound familiar? How and how you view yourself as a member of construction of the new roundabout. many times in the past have there been a vibrant island that needs lots of TLC to cases where a candidate for office or for a overcome the past errors and be willing to The undersigned, all owners of retail busi- high position been reduced in stature be- step up and be counted and raise your nesses, located along Kaya South Nikiboko cause they were born on one of the other voices in one accord. Remember the follow- direct your urgent attention to the following. Dutch Islands? ing two words and listen well! TICK TOCK Due to the implementation of the above Michael Gaynor activities is that part of the Kaya Nikiboko So the question I would love to have an- ———————————————— South between Simon Bolivar and Kaya swered is what are the requirements to be a KUDOS FOR RECYCLING Kaya Industria since beginning of October real Bonairean? I know that I am turning 69 has been closed to vehicular traffic. This in January. I lived here a year and a half shy Hello Bonaire Reporter: has major disadvantages for shops and busi- of half my life. I am not completely fluent I would like to tell you how impressed and nesses located there. Their customer visits in Papiamento but can “help myself” as the Photo by happy we are to see the Recycle Depot up and sales have been reduced to almost zero. saying goes. I do have bit of help with Oma and running on Kaya Industria. The fixed costs of these small traders re- Dutch since I can use Google to translate We visit Bonaire each year by boat, and main, however. In this time when it is al- written documents. Since most of the other spend 2-3 months diving and exploring. On Sunday, November 3, ready difficult to keep their heads above people here are blessed with superior lan- We have been asking for two years, for Ava Rose Wuyts celebrated water, this loss of sales and customers many guage skills, I am not at a loss to be well the marina to get a recycle bin, or some th even lead to closure of their companies. informed. So even though my parents made her 4 birthday at her home system in place to collect the bottles/cans This situation cannot continue. (The com- the error of conceiving and giving birth to with her family and friends. etc, but they refuse. pletion of the work has been extended into me in the US, I have chosen to be a “son of Perhaps an article in the paper would 2014 because of a faulty design-Ed.) The Bonaire!” nudge them in the right direction. She mentioned she was very companies will not survive this period. This There are usually between 20-30 boats, at excited about starting school is why we turn to you with a request for the So, I repeat...what qualifies one to be a any time, on the moorings, and more in the on the very next day after her government to intervene in this before it's Bonairean? I think it is time that we all take marina. birthday too late for the companies to cover their stock of where we are as a “country” and It seems ridiculous, not to have a system losses without any financial compensation. how we as individuals fit into the fabric of We all love you, Ava Rose! in place. Anyway, just a thought! We thank you in advance for your kind the culture and society. The community is Russell. Bertrand cooperation in this and see your early reply as diverse as it is homogenous. Our differ-

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Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 3 Cheky

Cheky Zimmerman at his art Cheky and his lovely wife, Sulin, with one of his paintings

was born on Curacao, January 25th, All my life I felt I was born to paint. Al- told the man that I couldn’t paint people but to say that because it isn’t positive, but it’s “I 1951. My mother is Maria Martha ready at elementary school I was chosen to still he wanted me to paint ‘people swim- true. Zimmerman and my father José Antero make a drawing on the blackboard of each ming at Westpunt’. Well,” he laughs, “I Everybody makes mistakes, but to blame Zimmerman. I grew up in a famous fisher- classroom for the holidays. By the time I painted more than 70 black heads – just someone else for it – that’s the biggest mis- men’s town on Curacao, called St. Mi- was 14 I was selling my work and I had round balls - all black - in the sea and you take. chael’s Bay, one of the island’s six natural exhibitions. I’ve had expositions in Vene- know what? The guy liked it! And he paid People should read more – the more you harbors. My father was a professional fish- zuela, Cuba, the Netherlands, Puerto Rico, me! read, the more you know. You can’t blame erman and when there wasn’t any fish to the ABC islands, Anguilla and Santo Do- I also paint in black, white and grey. Holland because we all went to school. I catch he would load and unload ships. We mingo. In 1993 during the International There are people who love colors so much find that Dutch should be our language and were four children: two girls and two boys. Year of the Reef Dive Festival I won first that they don’t have a favorite color, but if Dutch should also be the instruction lan- My father passed away after his third prize with my painting at the Caribbean you would ask me I would answer ‘black.’ guage at school. Let’s be reasonable: you heart attack in 1956. We were seven, five, Gallery here on Bonaire. Black is my favorite color because you can don’t get anywhere with Papiamentu. I three and two years old. At the time there A lot of my work I sold to Americans, combine it with everything. It might seem don’t love the Netherlands, but I had to was no pension for widows and/or orphans Venezuelans, Antilleans and Dutch people. strange but I think eight out of 10 painters learn the language and I finished school and and so we lived in simple but respected Many Dutch have told me, ‘Not only are will tell you the same thing. But I also love all my children learned it well – they had poverty. My mother worked as a maid ser- you a good painter, but you’re also a good green very much. Maybe as an artist you the chance. vant for a family in Otrabanda where she salesman!’ Ha! But Seriously, when I paint need to be colorblind. Nowadays the political system is destroy- earned 150 guilders per month.. I can express my feelings, my character – Well, for more than 30 years I kept com- ing its own people. You see the direction However, we were never hungry because it’s another world. When I’m painting I’m ing to Bonaire frequently. I had and still most children are going. They become my dad had left us a house and a little boat in a different place. have very good relationships here at all criminals… and that is very serious! and we got an excellent upbringing. My I’ve been a Jehovah’s Witness for 42 mother was everything to us. When I was years and I believe in truth and in logical 17 I installed running water and electricity “I don’t love the Netherlands, but I had reasoning. When you talk about a theme in her little house all by myself. My mother you have to be informed about it. I read never had another husband because she to learn the language and I every day and if all people would read more thought my father was the best and I am – every kind of literature, not only spiritual proud of that! finished school and all my children - the world would look different today. After Lower Technical School I went in Now I’m helping people voluntarily to the evenings to Middle Technical School learned it well – they had the chance.” interact with their family and others in a and I graduated when I was 20. Then I constructive way and I suggest that they worked for 35 years for the government on should read God’s word. Sometimes it helps I’ve become world famous by painting kinds of levels – also work wise. Twenty Curacao, at KAE, later called Aquaelectra, and people find a way to change their life in Dutch Antillean plantation houses. To me years ago I built this house in Mexico (a the water desalination and electricity pro- a positive direction. It’s for a reason that we it’s like the buildings are telling me their neighborhood on Bonaire), because it was duction company on Curacao. I started out call our services ‘meetings’ because you’re own personal story – why they were built, decided by the family that we should come in the electricity department, then for four free to ask questions and to analyze the who owned them, what it was they were and live here after I retire. I like the quiet- years at the drawing office and the last 20 answers. years as a deputy supervisor/official. I re- planting on the premises, what kind of peo- ness. Well, there are a few things I still would tired when I was 55. By that time I had 35 ple lived there, who were the slaves. The During my lifetime I visited 18 countries like to do, besides going to South Africa years of service. I was never involved in whole history of the building comes to my in South America and Europe, but South and Mexico. I am going to say goodbye to politics – it’s too messy and the equivalent mind; while I’m painting I’m in love with Africa and Mexico are still on my bucket the world of painting with the biggest exhi- to corruption. these buildings. list. I’ve got paintings hanging there you bition that ever took place on the Antilles: Many people believe the plantation know! The last 15 years I’ve been a legal social 154 plantation houses. I want to paint all houses were owned by the Dutch. They’re advisor and I’ve won a number of cases on This last year I haven’t been painting my paintings one more time and then I will wrong, because the owners were the Span- Bonaire. I guess my interest in social legis- much. I still have quite a few paintings in sell them at an open expo to the highest iards. Eight out of 10 owners were Span- lation started when I was a child and saw stock and it is quiet… and… although my bidder! what my mom went through. After I was iards, maybe two were Dutch. They came prices are very reasonable, there is also a lot In life one should make their own party retired I took several courses and I attended much later. An example is Pachi de Sola, a of competition on Bonaire, like Manuela and invite people to it! Do things that make many lectures on the subject. I still want to plantation house build by a Spanish family Winklaar who is a very good painter! I’ve you feel good. That’s what life is all about. go to Venezuela to obtain my license. at Waaigat on Curacao. Eventually they learned a lot from her and I even dared to Sulin and I have I have four children- two boys and a girl sold it to the government and for a long imitate her! been married for 20 from my first marriage- and with Sulin I time this historic house served as a register Besides painting and selling my paintings years and we’ve never have another daughter, Suwela, who has building. and besides Bonaire’s lovely tranquility and hit each other, we’ve two little sons herself. They’re clever little I also like to paint nature around my nature I also came here as a missionary to never bitten each other boys, one of five and one of three. They live buildings but I cannot paint people or ani- help people to get a better insight into them- and many people love on Curacao. From my first marriage I also mals. selves and in their relationship with others us and we love people have one grandchild who’s almost six and Let me tell you this story. Once there was and with God. In this social and political back. It’s fun!”  lives on Curacao as well. My eldest son a Dutchman who wanted me to paint West- system many people are getting lost, and died, so now I have two daughters and one punt (a beach on Curacao) with people who when I compare it to other countries I see Story & photos by son. were swimming there. Before I started I there is a large backlog here. I didn’t want Greta Kooistra

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This is the 131st of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n –wear a helmet- Brouwer, featur- ing some of Bonaire’s interesting vehicles and persons that are “on wheels.” This is the 24rthof a series of Bonaire Reporter short articles by J@n Brouwer, Up to at least 200 articles! about helmets and helmet awareness. TPIETHE AND SIMCA ELS K AOENERONDE AND THEIR-A L VERYE M RAREANS LCABADA SONAMARA BONAIRE CABRIOLET Bonaire/Playa – onday October Bonaire/Antriol M 28th was the first Pabou – day of work for Monique couple of van Hooidonk at Mona A years ago Lisa’s bar and restaurant in I saw a weird red Kralendijk after an absence Lada Samara of eight months. The Friday parked in one of before an unofficial party the streets of was organized by the crew Playa. A lady of the restaurant. The event approached the was heartwarming. vehicle and I had Monique met a lot of old a little talk with friends and clients. She her. That time received flowers and little there was no time presents. for an article. On Monique has been on the Saturday October 26th the now flat red Lada has four round headlamps and in the front island of Bonaire for more Samara Cabriolet popped up again, parked and the rear the vehicle has spoilers. Side than 10 years. She’s worked on the opposite site of the road along which skirts are fitted and the hybrid cabrio has a as a waitress at Mona Lisa the Pakus di Pruga is situated. I asked the moon roof. for some eight years—a owner of the local Chinese Bar next to Jong The Lada factories are located in the Rus- fulltime job. As well as that Bonaire and he pointed in the direction of sian county of Samara. They are said to be she works part time at the the Pakus di Pruga. Then two persons ap- the largest car producers in the world with a Outlet Mol across the street proached the vehicle. I introduced myself. production line of no less than 145 kilome- in the new shopping center. The photograph is taken in front of Mona Lisa on the And yes, they knew about The Bonaire Re- ters and 180,000 employees. The first Lada Then, one night, some Kaya Grandi in Kralendijk. On the left: Douwe Dooper, porter, and yes, they had read the last article was the 2101 model, a rugged and rein- eight months ago she fell cook and owner, In the center: Monique, happy, alive and about the London cab, and no, an article forced copy of the Italian car of the year with her little red scooter kicking. On the right: Hans Holkenberg bartender and about this vehicle was not a single problem! 1967: the FIAT 124. Lada bought the pro- and got seriously injured. owner. Els and Piet Koene are the third owners of duction rights and mounted a home de- The trauma plane flew her this quite unique original Lada Samara Cab- signed engine, light alloy drum brakes and immediately to Aruba where she had to to train the nerves and the muscles of the riolet. Els’ father was a Lada dealer in the higher springs. The first Ladas had a crank stay for a month because of serious brain left side of my face.” Netherlands. He imported the vehicle from to start the engine by hand. (Gloves, jaws damage and paralysis of the left side of her She smiles once more when I ask her Russia. Then Els’ brother bought the vehicle together, legs spread wide/jb) Very low face. After waking up from a severe coma about riding her red scooter again. She and finally, some 12 years ago, Piet and Els Siberian temperatures sometimes made the and recovering a little bit from the very replies: “During my crash apparently I pro- bought the sturdy and solid cabrio. Piet: car battery have a hard time. In 1977 Lada serious physical injuries she came back to tected my little scooter. It has just a few “This Samara as made in 1992. I brought it introduced the permanent four-wheel drive her island to wait for two months and a half minor scratches. And yes, I will ride my to Bonaire. I also imported a Samara sedan Niva. The Niva was made after an original for further medical treatment. It took that scooter again. I do not really need a car and ain parts. So far I haven’t needed many Russian design and fitted with the normal much time and a lot of communication and if I need one I can always use my father’s spares as this cabrio is a good and reliable Lada engine. Because of all the reinforce- paperwork to be allowed to go the Nether- car. The only restriction for riding my runner. Those days the Samara was for sale ments and the use of a lot of thick metal the lands for treatment and reevaluation. scooter is that my father insists I wear a for 9,999 Dutch guilders, let’s say some Ladas were known as “tanks.” The Samaras Now the tough girl is back on the island. helmet. So yes, I am convinced and I am $5,500. It was one of the cheapest cars you were the first more or less modern Russian She smiles and says: “I’m glad I’m back! It going to buy one!” could buy for the money. The Samara se- cars, equipped with three or five doors and was heartwarming to see that many friends Welcome back, Monique. Have a safe dans were chopped and converted into cab- front wheel drive. The last and clients last Friday. Bit by bit my short journey along the paths of life. Monique is riolets by a factory in Germany. The conver- Samara was produced in term memory comes back. I am a little bit still recovering. She is vivid, alive and sions were for sale for 30,000 Dutch guild- 2013. In this region Ladas tired and sometimes it is a bit difficult to kicking, though. She really enjoyed her ers, so they were not that successful!” were for sale in Cuba, concentrate, but I am still recovering every first day of work at Mona Lisa’s as the well This Samara cabriolet, licensed: B – 3177, Saint-Martin and Curacao. day! By Skype I have contact with a mime -known and admirable waitress.  is equipped with four eight-spoke light alloy Story & photo by Jan therapist in the Netherlands who helps me Story & photo by Jan Brouwer GTI rims and 185/60R13 mud and snow Brouwer tubeless steel belted radial shoes. The front

This is the seventh article in a row of a 100 about useful gadgets for sale on Bon- aire. Bonaire/Kralendijk – t Boomerang Hardware store I found A the new hardened Master Lock pad- lock without keys and without numbers. I got intrigued by the sleek design and the mystery behind the lock. For $15 I became the new owner of the black magic lock. At The staff and an admirer: Claire, Marlene, Mary, Liliane, Inge home I took a position behind my solid trailer. (not pictured: Antonia and Helen) mahogany desk in the office, opened the So here is how it works. First you have to plastic blister and started reading the in- press in the hardened handle or grip. Then ast Friday, November 1st, Dushi Shoes had a grand re-opening at new shop at struction manual. All in all it took me one you have to move the central button of the L Kaya Grandi # 18. Some 100 islanders visited the event held in and in front of the day and a half to open the lock for the first padlock a certain number of times up, shop. And although most dive friends like to be wet, this time they enjoyed the dry eve- time. After reading the manual at least 15 down, to the left and to the right. Finally ning after a very rainy day. times I still was not able to open the closed- you are able to unlock the device. No keys Manager Claire Crowe, Mary Hart, Marlene Thodé, Helen Abdul and Inge Engelhart pad lock for the first time. Finally an in- or numbers needed. On the back of the lock are very proud of their new shop. Mary, working for the company for some 25 years, struction video on YouTube helped me out. there is a little switch which enables you to gave me a tour through the shop, while other visitors enjoyed their drinks and snacks. A I have to admit I am not that smart. On the change the code. Interesting and mysteri- variety of shoes and sandals is in stock. Well-known brands like DC Shoes, Birkenstock, other hand a thief has to be at least a little ous. It took me a day and a half. This really Guess, Crocs, Clarks, Ipanema, Havainias and Cobian are available. And there are sun- bit smarter than me otherwise he is also is a useful gadget. The only problem is you glasses from Sunrayz Eyewear. The original Dushi Shoes shop, around the corner, behind busy for some one day and a half to replace have to be smarter than a thief! Story Banco di Caribe, now features only Reef brand shoes and clothing.  Jan Brouwer for instance my motorcycle or my boat & photo by Jan Brouwer Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 5

To Do List:

Water the plants

Climb the Seven Summits

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here are only approximately 350 peo- T ple in the world who could have this completed this “To Do List” posted on their refrigerators….and Bonaire resident Dennis Kellner recently became one of them. On The Bonaire flags on Mt. Kilimanjaro Mt. Kosciuszko with The Reporter October 11 of this year, Dennis climbed his Atop Seventh Summit, Mt. Kosciusko in Austra- Kellner photos Kellner photos lia, after having finished his Sixth Summit, however, Tamara did the full summits of though it’s cold and snowy in early spring.” Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, only 13 days both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kosciusko For Dennis, Denali/Mt. McKinley was both earlier. Over a 13-year period, he has safely with her husband. Did he enjoy having his the most enjoyable and the most scenic. and successfully climbed the Seven Sum- best friend along on these recent climbs? “I “The climbing conditions are great and the mits. enjoyed it, although there were times that I scenery is incredible. It also might be be-

was naturally concerned. I was really im- cause it was my first mountain! This is the The Seven Summits consist of the high- pressed with Tam’s climbing strength and one mountain I would enjoy doing again.” est mountain on each of the seven conti- thoroughly enjoyed having her as a tent Tamara was quick to point out that Dennis nents: Denali/Mt. McKinley (North Amer- mate and climbing buddy!” has actually done Eight Summits. “The ica), Aconcagua (South America), Mt. Vin- Eighth Summit was wonderful! We climbed son (Antarctica), Mt. Everest (Asia), Mt. In response to questions as to the most Mt. Brandaris (Bonaire) on the one-year Elbrus (Europe), Mt. Kilimanjaro (Africa) difficult, the easiest, most enjoyable and anniversary of Den’s summit of Mt. Everest. and Mt. Kosciuszko (Australia). most scenic of his summits, Dennis’s an- It was a beautiful day with a great view from

swers were quickly given. “The most diffi- the top and we had the mountain to our- In 1963, the first Americans reached the cult was Aconcagua. It’s the highest moun- selves. The best part……there was no summit of Mt. Everest. A story in National tain outside the Himalayas. The final push snow!” Geographic about that climb got Dennis summit of Mt. Vinson and they trekked and on this mountain is called the Canaleta and With the Seven Summits behind him, interested in mountaineering. In 1999, a six- climbed through Patagonia. She also accom- it is loose rock and boulder which requires what’s the next quest? “We’ve been dis- day mountaineering course on Mt. Ranier in panied him to Mt. Elbrus in Russia and difficult scrambling to get to the actual cussing the next quest or adventure….time the US proved to Dennis that it was some- climbed to base camp from where Dennis peak.” The easiest: “Mt. Kosciuszko. It will tell! For now, we are looking forward to thing he enjoyed and was able to pursue. He continued on to the summit push. This year, was just a pleasant six-hour day hike, al- R&R and recovery.” Jane Madden Disko didn’t begin climbing with the intent of do- ing the Seven Summits, but when he was successful at climbing Mt. Everest, he knew that goal was attainable. (Reporter readers may remember the photo of Dennis at the top of Mt. Everest with a Bonaire Reporter in his -August 2006).

Prior to the Everest summit in 2006, Den- nis had already climbed Denali, Aconcagua and Mt. Vinson during the years 2000 through 2004. After a six-year break (during which he and his wife, Tamara Brown, took on the “mountainous” task of building their home on Bonaire), Dennis returned to the quest and completed the last three summits in 2012 and 2013. (Mt. Elbrus, Mt. Kiliman- jaro, Mt. Kosciuszko).

New Location! Kaya Grandi 38B Tamara had been an active backpacker but had not done any climbing internationally (Next to Addo’s Books) until after she and Dennis met. She traveled to South America to meet Dennis after his

PageAUTOCITY 6 B.V. Kaya Finlandia 9 Email: [email protected] Tel 717Bonaire-7800 Reporter- Fax November 717 4-18,-5254 2013; tel on Bonaire. Debby Rauwers grew up nesses and residents on Nikiboko South on Bonaire, where in 1980 her family are really suffering and all the rain built and operated Buddy Dive Resort. makes it even worse. To add insult to he character of downtown Kral- Debby was involved in the operation of injury....rumor has it Nikiboko South T endijk, better known as Playa to the resort before and after her studies at will not be reopened until the middle of locals, is changing. The opening of Gio’s the Higher Hotel Management School in 2014! ice cream shop a few years ago continued Maastricht, Netherlands. Marco Ver- a revitalization of the walking street con- meulen has had broad experience in the •Check your labels! ...A friend of Bula cept. Mona Lisa's sidewalk tables were travel industry. Bonchi bought a nice apple Danish pas- soon joined by El Mundo’s patio. More try at a major supermarket this week. recently the Retro Pizza place and the •Earlier this year, word on the street was Upon arrival home, she noticed that there trendy Cuba Compagnie on Wilhelmina that a dive site would be named after were two labels on the pastry box, one Plaza are the latest editions. the new King Willem Alexander. Where on top of the other. Curious, she care- is it? Will it be unveiled during his visit fully lifted the one on top. Lo and behold •Get your stuff off the street! Beginning up with the idea to start PHU.” Huh? here this month? Inquiring minds want to the lower label had the packaging date as October 28, the government launched a know. 28-10-2013 and the label on top said so-called "zero tolerance" investigation of •Speaking of Attorney Bijkerk...on De- packaging date was 1-11-2013. anything and everything that is "placed, cember 17 a judge will give his verdict in •With the takeover of Nieuwe Post by tied, fastened, etc." on public property. the case concerning the inequality of Flamingo Express Dutch Caribbean, •Bonaire’s bicycle mounted police are All owners of businesses that have one or pension amounts between the BES is- what will happen with Punto Mio? getting serious. In Holland bike more objects on public property will be lands and the Netherlands. This is just Punto Mio, the service that makes inter- mounted officers have proven effective visited to determine if they have the nec- one of a series of cases that Bijkerk has net shopping easy for islanders by offer- in fighting street crime, They will train essary permit or other right for the object filed with the goal of establishing social ing a Miami address with quick delivery with members of the Royal Mare- to be there. Objects include those con- and economic equality between Holland to Bonaire, has been a godsend for shopa- chaussee to develop their riding skills. crete parking barriers that many business and the BES now that the islands are sup- holics. Customers report that it offers Any officer who cannot meet the high owners have put in to protect their own posedly "part of the Netherlands." If the much better reliability and speed than the standards will get dropped from the space or prevent parking in front of their verdict is not in his favor, Bijkerk plans E-zone service did. Hey, Flamingo Ex- team. doors.... What about tables and chairs in to appeal. The Island council unani- press...If it works, don't fix it! front of eateries that obstruct the side- mously supported pension equality in a Please!.....but that seems to be a saying •Numerous NGOs and foundations have walks? recent resolution. that usually doesn't apply here. been invited to set up booths at Wilhel- mina Plaza for the King and Queen's arri- •In a radio news program Island Council •Whisperings that Den Laman Condo- •Speaking of “if it works don't fix val this month. The royal pair will pass Member Rafael Santana that he hasn’t miniums have a member of the van der it.”....or "putting the cart before the by the various stands to acquaint them- decided under which party’s banner he Valk family as new management are horse"....why tear up the ENTIRE selves with what Bonaire's non- will run for re-election. He declined to not true. The Den Laman Condomini- length of Nikiboko South from Kaya governmental agencies are doing to pro- comment on rumors that he would be- ums Homeowners Association recently Simon Bolivar to the traffic circle at mote social, environmental come affiliated with UPB. Santana did announced it has awarded the hotel man- van den Tweel and then only work on and educational goals. Rumor say that there was little chance that it agement contract to Debby Rauwers and the traffic circle at the beginning of the has it one of the animal pro- would be the PHU, the party he repre- Marco Vermeulen. Debby and Marco closure? Couldn't they have left the street tection foundations was not on sented in the last election. "There are peo- have also jointly owned and operated La intact until close to the time when the the invite list.  ple that perhaps don't know, but I came Pura Vista, a small, elegant boutique ho- actual resurfacing would be done? Busi- Sra. Bula Bonchi

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Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 7 reliminary tourism statistics for the related to the vacation period and DAE FIRST Cruise Ship Arrivals of the Season P third quarter of 2013 were recently stopping its operations. released by the TCB, They showed that Total European arrivals for the third US arrivals increased 13.4%, but overall quarter of 2013 remained essentially flat: total third quarter arrivals remained 7,337 arrivals compared to 7,315 in 2012. flat. The statistics are based on Interna- Arkefly from Amsterdam had an increase tional and Domestic Arrivals between July of 16.20% and KLM saw a decrease of 1st and September 30, 2013. Flights from 4.69%. Arkefly will be adding a third new and via Aruba or Curacao are considered weekly flight on Tuesdays starting Novem- “domestic.” International flights constitute ber, 2013. This will translate into an extra those originated in Miami with Insel Air, 4,000 passengers per year to Bonaire given from Houston and Newark with United the same load factor as the Saturday and Airlines, from Atlanta with Delta Airlines Thursday flights. and from Amsterdam with KLM and Arke- The third quarter the regional airlines fly. saw a decrease of 2.06%. This can be Total US arrivals in 2013 from July 1st - linked to DAE stopping their operations, September 30th were 5,443. In 2012 the having less seat capacity and reducing con- Cruise Ships: Beneficial of Detrimental to Bonaire? same period saw a total arrival of 4,800. nections into Bonaire. The flight interrup- significant number United Airlines saw a total passenger tions of Tiara Air Aruba flights, due to A of people on Bonaire increase to Bonaire of 35.17%. This was yearly maintenance also affected the con- say they are opposed to primarily due to the recent September nections. They are now operating normally. cruise ships calling at the “Sellabration” promotional campaign.” For more information please contact island. It may be because Delta from Atlanta had a small decrease of Tourism Corporation Bonaire (599) 717- the ratio of cruise ship pas- 6.45% while Insel Air from Miami saw an 8322 or email : sengers to the island popula- increase of 9.91%. This increase could be [email protected]  tion is one of the highest in the Caribbean: almost 1,000% more visitors ar- e are less than two weeks away from the start of the new 2013/2014 Cruise Sea- rive by ship during the W son, from November 12th 2013, until April 22nd 2014. For the current 2013 - season than live on Bon- 2014 peak winter cruise season, Bonaire is projecting approximately 170,000 passenger aire. (see graph at right). arrivals, which is an increase of 20,000 passengers compared to the previous high season. But this works both ways. Downtown Kralendijk will be closed to vehicles whenever there are more than It means that the large num- 1,200 passengers per day. The closed areas will continue to be the intersection at City ber of visitors will spend Café and the BC parking area. When there are two Cruise Ships in port, the intersection more money per Bonaire of Kaya C.E.B. Hellmond and Kaya Gilberto F. Croes will also be closed to traffic. resident than they might All the companies that adhere to the TCB Cruise operating standards will need a badge spend elsewhere. The posi- which allows them to operate within the City Center boundaries during the Cruise Sea- tive economics for shop- son. These badges are in production and will be distributed at the beginning of Novem- keepers on cruise ship days ber. Additional information regarding the Cruise Schedule is available on line at: cannot be denied. But forget www.tourismbonaire.com > http://www.tourismbonaire.com/en/over-bonaire/cruise- about parking downtown.  tourism. You can also visit us at the TCB office located at Kaya Grandi 2 for a hard copy G.D. of the schedule. If you have any questions contact TCB. Press releases

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Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; here is a little treasure hidden off T Kaminda Lagun. Take a left when you hit the Balentina Blokkenfabriek sign, follow some bumpy dirt roads and you’ll find Edshel’s place marked by a sign deco- rated with a sun and moon and the text “Mantene Nos Cultura Na Bida.” Here is Edshel in his nursery a typical kunuku from the outside, but upon entering you see the workings of an Bargain oversized coconut trees for only $150 avid gardener. Edshel, a kind and humble tiently explains that there is Bursera sima- green thumb, used to make a living from ruba (orange/brown bark), Bursera bon- his plants, but now it’s become a hobby ariensis (similar glossy leaves to which he continues despite the rising cost. B.simaruba but silver/white bark) and “If you have lots of plants and they cost a Bursera tomentosa (similar silver/white lot of water, no money comes in.” He’s bark to B. bonariensis but unusually also battling the extremely dry year which shaped hairy leaves). The next time you he says has been one of the worst and is look at a species of Palu di Sia you’ll be being besieged by those pesky iguanas. able to impress your friends a little more “When I’m out, they come and visit me!” than, “Well, it’s a tree with really nice In the past, school children would visit bark”! Amongst the trees were also the dling iguanas, he keeps his tender sprouts Edshel’s garden and he would talk about native Sabal Palm which I have mentioned and his seedling station. In this area he is traditional food cultivation. He was born before as the only native palm on Bonaire. sprouting Mint, Starfruit, Potato, Parsley, in Curacao near the famous gardener and Edshel went on to remind me that it is also Celery, Garlic, Italian Basil, Kouseband herbalist, Deenah Veeris. In his childhood a PROTECTED palm and that if you and “Popeye” Spinach as he calls it! “This he was raised to honor the garden and de- “bulldoze one you should go to jail!” Also is the time to plant seeds, right before the scribed what he learnt as a necessity be- in the nursery there are fruit trees for any- rain.” In the other rooms he has Banana, cause in his time there were no doctors in body’s fancy from Soursop, Pomegranit, Moringa, Rosemary (grown from seed the area. “When you got a cold you had to Mispel, Kenepa, Mandarin and Suriname which I had previously heard was impossi- go to the garden.” Every year as he grew Cherry. ble), Yucca (the sweeter variety the locals up they had to plant the kunuku. When I asked how Edshel keeps the call “yellow”), Custard Apple, Pineapple, Inside the first open shade houses the leaves of plants looking so vibrant he re- Papaya, Cucumber and Oxalis. The last Seedlings in pots majority of plants are still looking vibrant. plied that he mashes the green insides of a apparently can be used against spots and You can tell he’s out and about often by Kalabas with water and pours that over the you can eat the leaves, flowers and carrot- he lets me know that when he plants a co- the quality of the plants. He shares, plants. As for nutrients he adds one quar- like roots. conut he will add sand and seaweed from “Every morning I HAVE to be out with the ter goat manure to three quarters local soil On the way out I notice a large tree I had Lagun. And judging by his massive coco- plants. I don’t miss a single day.” There when potting. For fertilizer, later on he never seen before. When I ask what it is nuts that he’s clearing out for a bargain is quite a variety here and many native will buy organic liquid fertilizer from he smiles mischievously and asks how I $150 a piece it’s working a treat. plants. Everything from Palu di Sia, Taki Manuel who is sometimes at the Kriabon think he got it. I don’t figure it out and he Call Edshel on 796-2534 for directions, (you can boil and eat the insides including Farmers Market. When he plants seeds he laughs because he found the seed depos- to pay a visit or buy plants. Clark Hei- the seed), Beshi, Kibrahacha (you have to buys potground from Kooiman as the local ited by the sea! He says people tell him jbroek – Freelance web designer and land- harvest seeds after flowering as they don’t soil often contains grass seeds. Another stories like, “Ooooh I saw that tree at scape architect. grow seedlings beneath the mother tree), trick he uses is a bucket filled with holes Noord Salina or ooooh I saw that tree at Photo credits – Kalabas, Oliba, Wayaka, Tamarind, Ma- that he fills with water. This acts as a slow Hotel Bonaire” and he knows it is not true. Stephanie Rendall hogany and Shimaruku. We get lost in the release system. There are also some cases It turns out to be a Ficus with rubbery finer points discussing the difference be- of recycling such as his innovative use of leaves a little smaller then F. elastica. He If you are interested tween the three types of Palu di Sia, the bathtubs as planters! has only seen it on a visit to Jamaica in sharing your gar- most well known of which has that trade- Further into his kunuku Edshel has full where he saw a huge specimen. dening passion please mark orange/brown peeling bark. He pa- shade houses. 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Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 9 he 2013- T 2014 “Kaminda di Arte” (Art Tour) will start on Sun- day, November 17th . It’s the fourth consecu- tive year for the event. It will be held every 3rd Sunday, that is on November 17th, December 15th, January 19th, February 16th and on March 16th. Corine leads the kids Several artists will show their work at various locations. Lagoen Hill 36 Formerly each artist exhibited at home, in 3. Wolmoet Jansen his or her own studio, and the Tour spread Kaya Nikiboko Zuid 124 out all over the island. This year they opted 4. Janice Huckaby for a slightly changed setting with fewer Kaya Grandi 14 Kralendijk participants. Additionally, a number of art- 5. Luz Aida Franco-Wesselius ists will exhibit together at one location. Kaya Grandi 26-D Kralendijk They also offer the possibility to invite (Royal Palm Gallery) Angel twins guest exhibitors to a location. This should 6. Josephine Ebing make the “Kaminda di Arte” even more Kaya Grandi 85 interesting. Invited artists will include Jose Smit, The locations (see map) can be visited Tom Bergh, Fred van den Broek and from 11 am tsos 4 pm. Look for signs point- hopefully other local artists like Elena. ing to the participants’ locations. Descrip- There will be a total of six locations Best face paint Candy pail ready tions of the route will be available at which can all be visited in a single Sunday T.C.B., several hotels, stores and restau- outing. Each location will possibly offer a he American tradition of celebrating Halloween by rants/bars. few more creative activities, or occasionally T dressing in costume continues. About 50 children of Participants and locations: offer to another artist the space to exhibit all ages invaded downtown Kralendijk last Thursday stop- 1. Magreet Faassen-Pijpers and thus also have a platform to show his or ping in most shops to beg for candy. Thanks to head witch Sabal Palm 10 her work.  Press release Corine Gerharts Tapiero they were successful.  G.D. 2. Alejandra Riquelme

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Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 11 id you know that Bonaire has D "direct ties"....with the 2014 World USA Series Champion Boston Red Sox? Xander Today Bogaerts, 21-year-old infielder for the Red Photo Sox, spent a good part of his youth on Bonaire playing for the Little League Se- lect team here, helping them reach the Caribbean Champion finals in 2005.

Born on Aruba, Xander and his twin brother, Jair, were 11 when the Bogaerts family moved to Bonaire. But they eventu- ally moved back to Aruba, first Jair and Xander Bogaerts then Xander, largely because the quality of baseball was higher there. When remem- bering his time on Bonaire playing under the guidance of Francis Wanga and others, Xander said, "I am happy that I could play on Bonaire as a child when my parents moved to the island of flamingos." He went on to say that he knows Bonaire is grate- ful that he helped Bonaire reach the final of the Caribbean championship and that Bonaire is waiting for him to do great things . "I will never forget Bonaire. I will do my best to see if I can go there this year when I am back on Aruba." The government of Bonaire presented a special program about Xander on NOSTV and Energia Vision last Wednesday. Although five Arubans have played in the major leagues, Xander is the first Aruban to play in a World Series and the first Aruban to win a World series. Xander is not just a "back up" player. Here's what American sportswriter Tim Brit- ton had to say about Xander before the final series game: "This postseason, Bogaerts hasn't just emerged as a better option at third base than Will Middlebrooks; he's become one of Boston's most important bats at any position. And that breakthrough can have a cascading influence on the team's offseason plans. oan and Alan Zale are frequent visitors to Bonaire who just completed their Behind David Ortiz's otherworldly performance in this World Series, Bogaerts has th been the Red Sox's best hitter in the Fall Classic. Entering Wednesday's Game Six, J 35 trip to the island. Earlier this year, on April 25, 2013, Alan fulfilled a life- Bogaerts is 5-for-17 (.294) in the series. Better yet, he's 5-for-11 since a hitless first long dream of visiting Mt. Rushmore in Keystone, SD. Mt. Rushmore, often re- two games....His numbers are even better in the playoffs as a whole. In 11 postseason ferred to as the President’s Mountain and America’s Shrine of Democracy is lo- games, Bogaerts is hitting .348 with a .467 on-base percentage. Four of his eight hits cated in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It features the image carvings of four have gone for extra bases." American presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt According to Bonaire Diputado James Kroon, what this young man has done for and Abraham Lincoln. Gutzon Borglum was the sculptor for the project, which was Bonaire is let us feel that we are part of his achievements and successes. Pabien, dedicated in 1941 taking 14 years to complete. The project cost $989,992. Another Xander! Jane Madden -Disko interesting fact is that no one died competing Mt. Rushmore. Joan and Alan never travel anywhere without taking a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with them and could not pass up this historic photo opportunity. They own a condo at Sand Dol- lar. 

WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of We Would Love to The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next Print Your PHOTO! trip or when you return to your home. Then n the first week of December Bondigro b.v. take a photo of yourself with the newspaper I will open a new low budget supermarket in For Picture in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE the blue building along the Kaya Industria Pariba, YEAR WILL WIN A PRIZE. Mail photos more or less opposite the building of the Van den Yourself With The to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Tweel Food Group. So in the near future in and Bonaire Reporter Dutch Caribbean. E-mail to: around the Kaya Industria area there will be four [email protected] supermarkets and Bondigro will be by far the cheapest of all. The initiator is Roland Schalker, well known from the Dive Hut and his many years on the island of Bonaire. Schalker is shhown in front of the new building. Water is connected, soon there will be Roland Schalker electricity for the freezers and the coolers. Schalker: “I just wanted to create an alternative to the luxurious and expensive supermarkets we already have. I did a lot of research and made a lot of calculations and I went to the notary for advice. We decided to create a kind of a holding based on co-operation and shareholders—shareholders with participation and equal say. The enterprise is a kind of foundation. The main goal is to present some 350 different products of good quality for a very low price. Most articles will be non- perishables or deep frozen. Of course we will try to make money, but that is not the first goal. The possible benefits out of the enterprise will eventually flow to the shareholders. At this moment we have some 150 shareholders. Some people just bought one share of $150 but there are also persons who bought shares for $10,000! For years I lived in Switzerland where supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl work with the same construction: good products, a small variety, low overhead costs. Germany and the Netherlands are also familiar with these popular and basic supermarkets. In the US Aldi also has supermarkets. We will be like a small and cheap kind of Walmart, the low budget supermarket Sam Walton started way back in 1962. It takes a lot of money to start an Roosje van der Hoek and the team switch on enterprise like this. At this moment two 40-foot containers with products are on their way the 2014 Bon Doet to our island. It takes some $60,000 to fill and ship one container. I put my own money in the co-operation and together with the shareholders we can do it. So far the newspapers paid attention to this no nonsense supermarket in Papiamentu and ast week was the official start of BON DOET 2014, Bonaire’s gigantic in Dutch. I realized I did not reach the English speaking and reading people on the island L volunteer event. Last year over a thousand volunteers spread out over the so I am glad I am allowed to vent my ideas and plans in The Reporter. Facebook also island and did over 60 jobs to help individuals and organizations in need. It’s the 4th gives information. Just type: Bondigro. Unfortunately most of the Bondigro/Facebook year for the event conducted by the NGO Platform with the cooperation of the Dutch site is still in Dutch. I am going to work on it. For more information people can mail me Oranje Fonds. Press release or phone me: [email protected], +599 780 2121.  Story & photo by Jan Brouwer Page 12 Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Bonaire Reporter Classifieds— Really Work! Bonaire-Sun Rise/Set, Moon Phase and Tides Got something to buy or sell?

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onaire hon- B ored its Culi- nary Talent at a gala dinner at the Divi Flamingo two weeks ago. At the Taste of the Caribbean Com- petition in Miami: June 26 – June 30, 2013, the team won three medals and five additional awards including the Award for the Most “Leaving the Park in June this year, after taking Innovative Dish Culinary team and coach Floris 20 people on tour, I happened to glance to my right utilizing Indigenous on this narrow road separating two salt flats....the Ingredients. one to my left had the perfect pinkish hue you see Taste of the Caribbean provides education and inspiration through seminars, work- in the photo here. I could not resist and took a shops, tastings and demonstrations, created to enhance performance, style and profitabil- photo …” Christie Dovale ity in food and beverage operations. The preparation for the Taste of the Caribbean starts in the Caribbean as each island holds individual competitions to select the three chefs, pastry chef and one bartender who will make their national team. he Caribbean Netherlands photo con- The exhibition will in fact be opened per- The team was composed of Tarimar Thom (Bartender at Donna & Georgio’s), Junior test, “This Is The Place,” recently sonally by King Willem-Alexander, accom- T Janga (Pastry Chef at Bonaire Food Group), Rhashinda Donge (Plaza Resort / Rum ended with brilliant results. Citizens of Bon- panied by Queen Máxima, on Bonaire in a Runners), Robertico Bernabela (Divi Flamingo), Norrison Conquet Jr. (Chef from Rum aire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, young and old, surprising and unique manner that will al- Runners) and Giovannie Veld, Jr (Chef from It Rains Fishes). Coaches were Liz Rijna uploaded beautiful photos of their own is- low the opening to be seen simultaneously (Bartender Coach from SGB) and Isidoor van Riemsdijk (Chef Coach from Forma). land to the CN photo contest's Facebook on all three islands. Sponsors included: Streefkerk architects + consultants, Bonaire Hotel and Tourism page, competing to win one of the 29 prizes Winners: The winner of the “Most popular Association, Bonaire Food Group, Cadushy Liquors Bonaire, SGB, Divi Flamingo Re- in different categories. These entries were photo” that received the most votes on Face- sort, Rum Runners Restaurant, Caribbean Bakery Supplies, OICN, Captain Don’s Habi- evaluated by a professional and independent book, is Justino Bravo and the “Best of the tat and The Culinair Bonaire Foundation.  Press release text and photo jury, which assessed the entries based on best” photo, deemed by the jury to be the most composition, lighting, originality and ex- outstanding, was taken by Genevieve Aitatus. pressiveness. Of course they also took into Besides a Lytro camera, both winners also win a week-long vacation on one of the three Car- account the different categories that were defined at the beginning of the photography ibbean Netherlands islands: Bonaire, Sint contest on September 2nd, 2013. Among Eustatius or Saba. The other winners from Bonaire, Sint Eusta- the winners was Christie Dovale, a frequent tius and Saba are respectively: Tyrii Figaroa contributor to The Bonaire Reporter. (12), Annabelle van Dam (8), Aymee Ayubi The winners are listed below. Their photos (15) Xiomantha Janga (15), Christie Dovale will shine in the “CN Expo” which will (56), Peter de Graaf (43), Genevieve Aitatus open on all three islands beginning Novem- (33), Jurgen Leon (6), Makeda Taylor (7), ber 16 as part of a special royal reception at Earduchen Woodley (17), Twiixii Rojas (17), Jong Bonaire. Frini Spanner (55), Maaike Patrick (48), In addition, two extra categories were Cheriette van der Lugt (39), Denicio Leven- On The Owned added: “Originality' and 'eXpressivity.” The stone (7), Olivia Simone Ann Johnson (10), Waterfront at and contest organizers believe it is important to Frankelly Wilson (16), Esmeralda Johnson The Harbour operated provide a place in the exhibition for particu- (16), Jasper Oei (36), Hemmie van Xanten by a (52), and Martijn Schuuring (34). Village Marina larly original photos or photos with a sig- French Zazu Bar at the Harbour Village Ma- nificant appeal. There is a winner from each The modern Lytro cameras were won by: — rina Christie Dovale, Xiomantha Janga, Earduchen Master island in both categories. These are: Keval Air-conditioning Open:: Mon-Fri 3-10 pm, Sat: 5-10 pm Bissessar, Alessandro Guido, Hannah Woodley, Makeda Taylor, Cheriette van der Chef Lugt, Jasper Oei, Hemmie van Xanten, and Bar menu available Madden and Hanneke Magee Quist, An- Reservations: Tel: 717-7070 gela van der Heijde, Ellen Richardson. Martijn Schuuring.  Press release Tel: 717-7070 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

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History of Tourism: Epilogue is Majesty King Willem- H Alexander and Her Maj- esty Queen Máxima will visit Bonaire on Saturday, November 16th, 2013, as part of a 10-day trip to all six islands in the Carib- bean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . On Saturday, November 16th they visit Bonaire. It’s hoped that as many people get the opportunity to see the king and queen and a comprehen- Queen and King at summer photo shoot in sive tour of Bonaire is planned: The Hague, casual, dressed like in Bonaire?

Wilhelminaplein After the official reception at Flamingo leaves to the next part of the program. International Airport the royal party The Road to / from Rincon and Co- leaves at 10.10 am to waterfront Wilhel- cari mina Plaza, where they arrive around Around 13.30 the royal party drives Photo Heit 10.20 am. They get off the bus in the from Playa to the Cocari Senior Center in parking lot at the Executive Council, Rincon where they arrive at 13.50. Here Zeebad –the hotel that started modern tourism on Bonaire where they attend the finish of the runners the royal party gets an explanation of the of the Special Olympics. Then they get a transformation of the center and they visit fter 17 bi-weekly articles about the entrepreneur as well as in that of his father, tour of various sports demonstrations, a program put on by the seniors. At 14.15 A History of Tourism in this publica- L D. Although we have never met, he including chess, volleyball, BMX, judo the company returns to Playa tion, I have now come to the end of the in- trusted me with his father’s memoirs, a and karate. Then the royal standards group stallments. My interest in the history of Bon- major source of information on how Bonaire attends the official start of the campaign " Jong Bonaire aire’s tourism came about after publishing a has developed from an island of fishermen hoben sa bo peso adekua” (Youth Weight At 15.20 is the royal party arrives at book on the same subject on Aruba, where I and ‘kunukeros’ (farmers) to an important and Awareness). Then they walk the Jong Bonaire, where the Caribbean Neth- live. The wealth of subjects regarding Bon- asset of the Caribbean tourism industry. His Plaza, where various social organizations erlands photo exhibition, "This Is The aire’s tourism has always been obvious to memoirs have never been published as a and foundation will present themselves. Place" will be officially opened by His me: its tranquility, the underwater world, the book, but with Hugo’s permission I am now Majesty King Willem-Alexander. The flamingoes, the national parks, the Regatta, publishing its most interesting chapters in Pier Chicu Mercelina (Town Pier) opening of this exhibition and the recep- the story of Hotel Zeebad, important players the weekend supplement of a Curaçao news- Also on the water are demonstrations of tion that follows offered by the Lt. Gover- like Captain Don, L D and Hugo Gerharts. paper in Dutch. To fashion a book from this sports such as kite surfing, windsurfing nor is only for invited guests. The royal All of that merited being documented. ‘rough copy’ of almost 400 pages will be a and Sunfish sailing. Bonaire world cham- party leaves Jong Bonaire at 17.10 for totally different undertaking, but it will be I approached Bonaire’s outstanding histo- pion windsurfers will explain the wind- Flamingo International Airport.  rian, Bòi Antoin, who helped me tremen- an important addition to Bonaire’s written surfing activities that will be being dem- Press release dously by allowing me access to his research history. onstrated Around 11:20, the royal party on the subject in Papiamento. Without this Last week, on October 31st, members of information, I would never have been able to the Gerharts family and their friends remem- write in such depth about these subjects. It bered when L D died, exactly 30 years ago. The object of this drive is to reduce the was not my intention to publish a book, so I This man most assuredly deserves a statue in amount of illegal weapons and ammunition approached George DeSalvo, publisher of Kralendijk. in circulation and, in doing so, increase The Reporter and his immediate reaction A final word to the people of Bonaire who integral safety in the BES islands and to was very positive. We started publishing at are blessed to live on such a precious and inform citizens of applicable rules. the end of February and never skipped an beautiful island: I want to congratulate them On January 1, 2014, a new integral fire- installment until today. My thanks to George on all that surrounds them, the island’s natu- arms policy will be introduced. Details will and Laura are heartfelt. I am equally grateful ral beauty, its flora and fauna, culture and be made available later this year. to Ria Heitkönig who helped me to many history. The island has a tradition of defend- In pursuance of the BES Firearms Act, it historic photographs taken by her father ing its wealth, but once again there are is prohibited to have on hand / to possess Heit. predators on the loose, aiming to take com- prohibited firearms and ammunition. Hav- Of course the history of the island’s tour- mercial advantage of all this beauty, sacri- ing on hand does not imply that one should ism does not end after what has been pub- ficing what has been protected successfully have a firearm literally within reach. Also lished in these articles. It is an on-going throughout the years. keeping a firearm at home is prohibited process. But essential subjects, most of Sixty years ago, as the first American tour- and, consequently, punishable. which occurred in the 60s of the past cen- ists visited the newly opened Hotel Zeebad, or the first time there will be an am- Objects which, in terms of their shape and tury, have shaped the tourism industry as it they all came to this conclusion: ‘Don’t F nesty in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and size, resemble firearms (and therewith are is nowadays. Of course there have been ever change this island, Saba for handing in illegal (fire)arms and suitable for threats or extortion) are also other important players in its development, keep it as it is!’ Please ammunition to the authorities. In principle, part of the prohibition of the BES/Firearms like Niki Tromp and Toon Abraham. Their keep their advice!  this surrender of arms will have no conse- Act. For example certain toy weapons, 'BB- contribution has been of the utmost impor- Evert Bongers quences for the possessor of the (fire)arm, guns', 'airsoft guns' and other imitations of a tance as well. The Reporter is most unless later on it is evidenced by investiga- firearm or explosive. Without one man I could not have written grateful for Mr. Bongers tion that such weapon was involved in any In exceptional cases, the Island Governor my series: Mr. Hugo Gerharts who tirelessly contributions to this news- crime. Then an investigation will be duly may grant a person authorization to have a answered all my questions by email about paper and the historical made, however. All other (fire)arms will be firearm on hand. what occurred in his career as a tourism legacy of Bonaire. destroyed by order of the Public Prosecutor. In pursuance of the BES Firearms Act, it Also other weapons - which are not is also prohibited to have certain objects on Photo Heit barred from being kept on hand - but the public road or in any place accessible to which one still wants to get rid of, can be the public. The following objects included: handed in without any legal consequences. • Rifles, air/ gas weapons (weapons On the dates below – between 13.00 and with which projectiles can be fired by 20.00 hours – weapons and ammunition can means of compressed air or gas), daggers, be handed in: sheath-knives, bayonets, poniards, swords, 1-November 6 in Kralendijk at the sabers, bodkins, truncheons, rubber coshes, Koninklijke Marechaussee office on Kaya bulls’ pizzles, blackjacks, knuckle-dusters, Gilberto F. Croes 24 (opposite the sta- lances, spears, pointed sticks, arrows; dium), • Other objects that have obviously 2-November 7 in Rincon at the sub- been made to be used as a weapon. This office of the Executive Council on Kaya should appear from the circumstance or the Arcangel (Minguel) Pourier 73 manner in which they are worn or used. It will also be possible to ask questions Think, for example of someone who moves It is most appropriate that the historic Passangrahan and Wilhelmina Plaza are and to have weapons checked if one is not around with a baseball bat or a kitchen- being renewed at this time. sure whether they are illegal or not. knife.  Press release

Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS critters and corals, plus an up- Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/Bon • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park dated Bonaire lionfish report, every Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. De- Thursday, Nov. 7—Free lecture: Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for Monday when she's on-island at 8:30 brot. Sunday 9am-Worship service in Bats of the ABC Islands—Keystone residents and local people. Tel. 717-8489, pm in the Aquarius Conference Center at English; 10:45am-Sunday school for all Specieas in Trouble and How You 540-9800. Captain Don's Habitat, Call 717-8290. ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible study Can Help by Fernando Simal, at • We Dare to Care Park children’s Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conservation class. 717-8377 for more info or ride CIEE, Kaya Gobernador Debrot #26, playground - closed due to lack of Bonaire (STCB) presents an informative [email protected] 8 pm. financing. slide show: Sea Turtles of Bonaire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk the conference room at Captain Don's Friday, Nov. 8– Classical Music- Saturdays – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in •Last Saturday of the month – donate Habitat (717-8290) Papiamentu, 717-8304. Concert at San Bernardo Church– , foods and household items to Food Bank Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- Plaza Reina Juliana 2, Kralendijk: (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) from 10 BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- Carel Kraayenhof and his sextet will am-4 pm, in front of Van den Tweel Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717- play World Class Argentinean Tango Supermarket view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn 4211. Music, 8 pm. More on page 10 •Open House at Semper Kontentu milk about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): goat farm. Second Saturday of the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Saturday, Nov. 9– Book Debut at month, 8 am to 12 noon. 786-6950 Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, historical Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 Addo’s Books and Toys (via Skype) Closed until November home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, open am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 —Weaving Dreams by Sandra John- •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Mar- 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 son, former Administrator at Kas di ket) 1st Saturday of the month, at Kri- Washington-Slagbaai National Park abon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next to Arte. At Addo's Books and Toys, Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Aquamarin School, 8 am to 1 pm. daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire Kaya Grandi 36 at 5 pm. •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 or Youth Center in English, Dutch and Papia- Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- 796 - 5681 mentu. Preaching the full gospel. Contact:

day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador 786-2557. Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris CLUBS and MEETINGS Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, Prayer and Intercession Church, in on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the La- Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact English. A full Gospel Church located goen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine 4200 or788-2819 or [email protected] Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- Darts Club plays every other Sunday held Sunday mornings10am-11:30am. tria, Second Saturday of the month, 7-9 at City Café. Registration at 4, games at Bible studies in English on Monday pm. (Always call to make sure it’s on: 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: 717-3322 Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Snacks and tast- nd th ing of six wines for $10 per person. Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- • Soldachi Tours—See the real Bon- Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For more ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sun- aire and be transported back in time. days: 9 am Sacrament Services Learn about the history, culture and na- information call 510-0710. (Translation to English and Papiamentu ture by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, upon request) 10:20am- Sunday School, Maria Koeks for more information—796- 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach Re- 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Primary held sort in Peter Hughes meeting room up- 7870. from 10:20-12 noon Visitors wel- stairs above the dive shop. All Rotarians •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, Satur- come: Information: Call 701-9522 . days 2:30 pm Tera Cora Ranch. Info: welcome. Call Gregory Obersi 785-9446.

786-0150 Toastmasters Club meets every two Foundation Fountain of Living Wa- Sundays weeks. For more information call Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez ters, Centro Fuente, Service Sunday at Friday, Nov. 15—Study and Job •Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, local Fair at Jong Bonaire, 11am-6 pm, Beck, at 786-2953. Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in Papiamentu food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. Live mu- and Spanish. For Marriage Counseling, see above poster sic starts at 4 pm. Tel.786-7210 contact 717-2161. Mondays CHURCH SERVICES Sunday, Nov. 17—Dia di Gracia— • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the heart Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Iglesia di Cristo (Church of Christ) for the needy—at St. Dominicus of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wilhel- Sunday: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm; Wednes- School behind the church in Playa. Maria, 717-6435– Bonaire’s best is- mina; Sunday service-10 am in Dutch. day: 7:00 pm. Services in Papiamentu Donate non-food items now at family land tour value Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday (English also if needed) Address: Kaya Nicolaas in front of Napa Auto Parts • Meet the Captain Night at Captain service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/Dutch. Msgr. Nieuwindt 25 (same street as Dr. Dorvil) Cell: 796-0721 at the snack Cans and dry food will Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close and Children’s club-every Saturday from be received on Saturday, Nov. 16 personal with Bonaire’s dive pioneer. 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the Call The Reporter at The Captain will autograph your copy of church.) Contact; [email protected] between 7 am-12 noon. Call 717- his newest book Reef Windows.. or [email protected] 786-6518 if you have some- 2953 or 796-1919 Wednesdays International Bible Church, Kaya thing HAPPENING Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de Paris Sunday, Nov. 17—Kamida di Arte Restaurant at Harbour Village Marina. begins. See more page 10 Free house rum when you buy a coke. Who’s Who on The Bonaire Reporter Sunday, Dec. 1 - Chichi Tan Fun- 30-minute Meditation at Yoga Bon- Take The Reporter Home—1-year subscription: By mail to US $75; By mail to dashon- Local Artists show work 10 aire, 12 noon, Bonaire Basics. Donation. Europe $170. By Internet, Free (asking a $35 donation.) For information about am – 4 pm, behind Rose Inn in Rin- 786-6416 or [email protected] subscriptions, stories or advertising in The Bonaire Reporter, PO Box 407, con, snacks and drinks too. (same Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean; phone (599) 786-6518, 786-6125, E-mail: as last issue) Fridays [email protected] Happy Hour party at Bistro Di Paris. The Bonaire Reporter, George DeSalvo (G.D.), Publisher; Laura DeSalvo Saturday Dec. 7 - Christmas Farm- Ricky Thomas performs Reggae, Soul, (L.D.), Editor - Address: P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean. Available on- ers’ Market at Kriabon, 8 am to 1 Latin and more 6- 9pm. line at: www.bonairereporter.com Published every two weeks pm, at Kriabon,Kminda Yatu Bako Reporters: Bula Bonchi, Evert Bongers, J@n Brouwer, Jane Madden-Disko, #55, next to Aquamarin School FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Clark Heijbroek, Greta Kooistra, David Rankin, Michael Thiessen - Annual Animal Unattributed photos are by the editor or publisher. Shelter Art Auction and Indonesian Monday - Touch the Sea -- Will re- Distribution: Marlene & Co. (Playa), Yuchi Molina (Rincon), Divi-Divi Airline, Dinner, Hotel Roomer. More infor- sume in November- Dee Scarr, honored Ava Rose Wuyts (mailing) as a member of the Women Divers Hall mation on of Fame, conducts Bonaire's Touch the Housekeeping: JRA. www.BonaireAnimalShelter.com and Sea programs of personalized dive guid- Printed by: DeStad Drukkerij, Curaçao ©2013 The Bonaire Reporter their Facebook page. ing. She presents a unique perspective on

Bonaire Reporter- November 4-18, 2013; Page 17 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) a few villas and condos left for Christ- mas. Book now and make sure you don't n older and more miss out! A mellow dog at the BONAIRE ANIMAL SHELTER Browse through the listings and start Bonaire Animal Shelter AUCTION ALERT dreaming of the gorgeous Bonairean sun- right now is “Fred.” He was sets and crystal clear Caribbean waters brought in as a stray and it rtists and craftsmen and women: for your next Christmas holidays...... Call seems he has “seen it all.” A The annual Shelter Art Auction Sunbelt phone 599 717 6560 Fax 599 He’s been through the some- needs you. Your donated art will be on 717 6570 | or email times destructive puppy display and bid upon at this very popular [email protected]. fundraising event. Take this opportunity to stage, the wild running show your wares and be part of the fund- around for no apparent rea- It’s Still Free! The yearly "Dia di raising for the Bonaire Animal Shelter. son, the barking at nothing Gracia” thanksgiving will be held on at all. No, Fred is mature You may donate other items or services Sunday, November 17, at the school (such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and wise. As an example, behind the big Catholic church in maintenance) or entertainment or other notice how he shows his Playa, St Bernardus. Besides the usual “saleable things.” One of the items up for goods (like clothing shoes, house wares, appreciation for Shelter bid will be a chance for you to have your bedding, appliances in good condition) Staff member, Hanny, by pet photographed as Guest Pet of the they will collect canned and dry food this giving her a kiss. He knows Week. year. All is for Bonaire’s needy who will that Hanny has been a tire- This year the Animal Shelter Art Auc- get donated items for free. less foster mom to mother- tion will be on December 7 at Hotel You can bring your goods to the home less kittens and puppies, Roomer. An amazing Indonesian dinner of family Nicolaas at Kaya Nicolaas, in over and over again. prepared by “star chefs” will be served. You front of NAPA next to the snack in Playa. Wise Fred is about five may come for the dinner and auction or just Collections also at the school on Satur- years old and is a social guy, show up for the auction. day, November 16, to collect the canned not only with other “mature” Check outs the Bonaire Animal Shelter and dry food. Please participate in "Dia dogs but with people as Facebook page for more information and di Gracia.” For more info (any language) well. All he really wants out reservations. call 796-1919 or 560-7412. of life is a loving and calm The proceeds of the Auction this year will Flu shots are now available. Ask master or mistress, some- go towards refurbishing the cat cage which your house doctor. Elderly and at risk one he can love uncondi- Hanny and Fred enjoy a tender moment leaks like a sieve when it rains. groups have priority. tionally, a little time to If you can’t bring the items yourself call curl up in a nice basket the Shelter at 717-4989, and they can even The easiest way to get on line copies and some tranquil walks where he can up for adoption at the Bonaire Animal make arrangements to pick up the item(s) Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday of The Bonaire Reporter is to access the contemplate nature along with his owner. you are donating. George F. Smathers Libraries at the through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 Fred is healthy, he’s had his checkups and Check out the Bonaire Animal Shelter University of Florida’s Digital Library shots, been wormed, is sterilized and even pm. Tel. 717-4989. Facebook page for more information and of the Caribbean: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ comes with an ID chip. WWW.AnimalShelterBonaire.com.  reservations AnimalShelterBonaire.com. UF00094093 It’s still free.  G.D./L.D. You may meet Fred and the other pets Laura DeSalvo Laura DeSalvo

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*to find it... just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen November 2013 NIGHT SKY WITCH - CAN YOU SEE HER? ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Recognition LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You can will be yours if you meet your deadline. expect to have a problem with your lover. You may not be that popular at home but Don't put off the things that they have you should be able to shine at social gath- asked you to do. New hair, new outfit, new erings. Take time to do something nice for you. Be aware that a female you work with yourself. Stomach problems could prevail may be trying to hold you back. Be honest if you haven't been watching your diet. in your communication and don't lose your Your luckiest events this month will occur cool if someone backs you into a corner. on a Wednesday. Your luckiest events this month will occur TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Don't on a Wednesday. spend more than is necessary on travel or SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take friends. Be sure to take care of the needs of care of any pressing health problems. Your youngsters. Look into some form of physi- intellectual charm will entice mates who cal recreation. Your attitude is changing have common interests. Be cautious while rapidly and your plate is overloaded. Your traveling to foreign countries. You will be luckiest events this month will occur on a full of energy and you need to find some- Tuesday. thing constructive to do. Your luckiest GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Romance events this month will occur on a Tuesday. may be likely if you travel. Unforeseen SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) changes in your location are apparent. Put Some time spent with that special someone your energy into learning new skills or should be your intent. You may think gifts Credit: astrophotographer David Rankin picking up valuable information. Pleasure will win their heart, but it could add stress trips will be most enjoyable if you take from lack of funds. Your mate may be his month you should be able to spot "clouds"). The light coming from the very them with that special person in your life. distressed if you refuse to make a commit- T the Constellation Orion. He rises a bright star Rigel is passing through this gas Your luckiest events this month will occur ment. Get proper medical attention and little late but comes earlier each night. Soon, and splits up, somewhat like that Pink Floyd on a Tuesday. confront your situation decisively. Your when you walk out just after dark, you will poster some of you may have seen. Light is CANCER (June 22-July 22) Look into luckiest events will occur on a Friday. see his bright figure towering over you to made from all colors of the rainbow, but the intellectual and physical games that will CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You the south. He harbors many awesome se- warmer colors (orange, red) tend to pass test your abilities. Organize all the respon- can make headway if you share your inten- crets, one of which . . . is a witch! through the gas while the cooler colors sibilities that have to be attended to and tions with someone you care about. You (blue, purple) tend to bounce off the gas, make sure everyone knows what to do. will be able to dazzle others with your She stares back at the bright star Rigel as making the nebula appear blue. Our sky is Ignore colleagues who appear to be going obvious charm and your outgoing nature. though it were her own evil creation. Truly, blue for the exact same reason. This type of in circles. Take time to help children with Be sure to organize events that will keep this area of the night sky is haunted. She is nebula is called a reflection nebula, and we projects that may be too hard for them to the children busy. If you can, try to work seasonally well timed and one of the live inside one! do on their own. Your luckiest events this out of your home this month. Your luckiest tougher targets to photograph. You can month will occur on a Friday. events this month will occur on a Thurs- make out the shape of her head in two ways LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can visit day. that I can tell. I see a hat, a large nose, a clients and make a big impression just by AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You cheekbone, and a protruding chin. Even giving them some hands-on help. Problems could receive recognition for a job well without the Halloween influence, what do with colleagues are likely. You can make done. You will not be pleased with family you see? some favorable changes to your looks. members who try to put demands on you Do you see the witch's profile? Don't let criticism upset you. Hassles will when you just don't have the time. Uncer- You may look at this photo and wonder, delay your plans. Your luckiest events this tainties regarding your love life will sur- What in the world is going on here? Well, month will occur on a Tuesday. face if you have neglected your mate. Dif- nothing in the world is going on here. The VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Make ficulties may be encountered while travel- goings-on are happening about 900 light- money using your ingenuity and creative ing in foreign countries. Your luckiest years away! That is 900 years traveling at talent. Invite friends over rather than events will occur on a Thursday. the speed of light. Light travels pretty fast, spending money on lavish entertainment. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You will Your passionate nature may make you have a childlike approach this month, big by the way, about 186,000 miles in one Where is she? jealous if your mate has been too busy to hearted and full of spunk. A trip to visit second. The photograph above is actually a To gain a little perspective, the graphic take care of your needs. You will have relatives should be rewarding. You should representation of what the Witch Head above shows the location of the Witch Head excellent ideas and you should be able to get out and meet new people this month. Nebula looked like 900 years ago! No big Nebula inside Orion. Easy to spot with the help your partner get ahead. Your luckiest Your best efforts will come through hard deal. naked eye but far too faint to be seen with- events this month will occur on a Wednes- work. Your luckiest events this month will There are a lot of gas clouds in outer out the help of digital photography.  day. occur on a Saturday.  space, and astronomers cryptically refer to David Rankin them as "nebulae" (the Latin word for

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