6Th Work Boat Regatta Attracts Crowd

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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 19, OCTOBER 1st, 2002 6th Work Boat Regatta Attracts Crowd Abaco Rage Wins Class A Championship The sixth All Abaco Regatta was held on September 20-21 on the waters between the Treasure Cay ferry dock and Green Turtle Cay. A total of 18 boats competed with seven boats in Class A, five boats in Class B and six boats in Class C. The weather cooperated so the boats had great sailing on both days. In past years there have been problems with the weather both with shipping the boats here and with sailing. One year, 1999, no boats were able to come and again in 2000 only three boats came to compete with the local boat, the Abaco Rage. The races are unique in that the boats begin racing with their anchors set and their sails down. At the signal of the start of the race, one group of crew members will haul in the anchor as rapidly as possible bringing the boat into the wind allowing the rudder to take effect. During this time a second group is scrambling to hoist the sail allowing the wind to catch the sail, maintaining the forward motion. Under the theme Let’s Do It Again, this regatta is the last one to be organized by Mr. Everette Hart on Abaco. Mr. Hart was Senior Administrator for Central Abaco until his transfer to Exuma in August. He came The Running Tide, a Class A work boat from Long Island is shown racing in the All Abaco Regatta held on September 20 and 21. These back for the celebration. But he regretfully work boats, without a ballasted keel, use a pry with the crew scrambling out as needed to form a moveable ballast. The smaller Class told the audience, “This is the last time.” B and Class C boats raced for the two day event giving nine races total. Racing was compressed into two days to reduce expenses and to accommodate the schedule of the freight boats bringing the boats to Abaco. Please see Regatta Page 18 Forest Heights Dep. Prime Minister Tours Abaco Raccoons Are Students Earn Moving South Top Honours By Gae Meeson September 19 will go down in history as one of our most exciting days on the Forest Heights Academy campus. It was the day we heard Radio Abaco announce that 10 of our students had received the accolades of being named Top Students on Abaco. For the BGCSE 1st place Bianca Bethel 7 A’s, 3 B’s, 1 C 2nd place Theresa Pinder 6 A’s 2, B’s, 1 C 3rd place Dexter Russell 5 A’s, 1 B, 1 C 4th place Marsha Sands 3 A’s, 4 B’s, 1 C 5th Jamie Benjamin 2 A’s, 5 B’s, 2 C’s 6th Kristen Pearce 3 A’s, 4 B’s, 1 C, 1 D For the BJC 1st place Raenell Lowe 4 A’s, 2 B’s 2nd place Gabrielle Hardeen 4 A’s, 2 B’s Raccoons are now a common sight at the 3rd Miranda McIntosh 3 A’s, 2 B’s, 1 C S.C. Bootle High School in Cooper’s Town where they find food plentiful. Please see School Page 12 The Duputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt spent Sepember 12 and 13 on Abaco acquainting herself with the communities, in particular she was interested in Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. the problems the towns face with crime as she is the Minister of National Security. She is shown above walking in Hope Town with Mr. Alexander Williams, Senior Administra- The Abaconian PRST STD 7571 N.W. 78th St. US POSTAGE tor for Central Abaco, center, and Mr. Jeff Key, Deputy Chief Councillor for the Hope Medley, FL 33166-7530 PAID Town District. Forward and Address Correction Permit #5050 By Anita Rolle recently made her first official visit to MIAMI FL 331 The first female in the Bahamas to oc- Abaco on a familiarization tour of South, cupy the position of Deputy Prime Minis- ter, the Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Please see Pratt Page 2 Page 2 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 Deputy Prime Minister Tours Abaco Abaco in the near future, including upgraded Pratt From Page 1 equipment and additional manpower. Police officers have the ability to play many roles North and Central Abaco and included sev- within our society. To assist in bringing this eral of the Cays. At the helm of Minister of type of relationship into fruition, community National Security, she is making an effort to policing will be implemented around the is- visit as many islands as possible to get a first land as a priority. hand view of the conditions that police offic- Visiting also were a team of police re- ers are working under. cruitment officers who hope that more Fam- Her extensive tour of the various facili- ily Islanders will become police officers so ties around the island constituted a renewed that they can return home to assist with law effort on the new government’s part to foster enforcement in their communities. Through closer ties with agencies such as the police strategic development and planning, it is force. Limited resources have been an ongo- hoped that eventually officers will be able to ing issue on Abaco, as personnel cannot be train on their island of residence instead of expected to perform if the environment is having to commute to New Providence for not conducive. training. Many changes are expected to be made on The Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt made her first official visit to Abaco which included touring three Abaco cays. She is Minister of Na- tional Security and wanted to acquaint herself with the communities so she will be better able to direct her Ministry. Shown on the left she is talking with Brianna Open Daily Bethel at the Great Guana Cay All Age 365 Days a Year School which is the smallest on Abaco. To the Breakfast 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. right she is talking with Mr. Haziel Albury of Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Man-O-War on the ferry dock there. With them is Mr. Walter Sweeting, Dinner 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Chief Councillor for the Hope Town District. 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Weekly freight between W. Palm Beach, Nassau, & Marsh Harbour General Cargo, 20 & 40 ft. Containers, Drive-on Stern Ramp 20 ft. Refrigerated Containers Specify M/V DUKE OF TOPSAIL New Schedule as of March 10th, 2002 Sunday • Depart Marsh Harbour Wednesday • Depart Marsh Harbour Monday • Arrive Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Arrive Arawak Cay, Nassau Monday • Depart Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Depart Arawak Cay, Nassau Tuesday • Arrive Marsh Harbour Friday • Arrive Marsh Harbour In Abaco Call (242) 367-2091, Fax (242) 367-2235 or call on VHF ch. 16 P.O. Box AB 20737, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas UNITED ABACO SHIPPING COMPANY In USA call Palm Beach Steamship Company at (561) 844-5387 Office located above B&D Marine at the traffic light Warehouse A 2nd door, 158 “B” East Port Road, Riviera Beach, Fl 33404 October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 3 New Mail Boat Expected IT’S THE LAW! BUCKLE UP!UP!BUCKLE

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The Green Turtle Cay Gospel Chapel has an active Awana Club with a membership close to 80 which includes almost all the town children. The young people are divided into six differ- Mr. and Mrs. Derek Lee of Man-O-War are happy to announce the marriage of their son ent age groups. The club meets weekly providing recreation as well has motivational and William Lee to Madeleine Duplan Baudoin, daughter of a Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Baudoin of moral training for the young people. Bronxville, New York. The couple were married on September 14 in Bronxville by Father Stanley J. Kolasa. The couple will reside in Boston where Mr. Lee is pursuing a doctorate in Man-O-War nuclear physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. By Pat Elkins The couple met in 1995 when the bridegroom was the captain of the 45-foot wooden ketch It has been a long, hot, lazy summer here Tribute with the Boy Scout program. The bride and some friends were guests on the vessel on Man-O-War. We do have our few little while vacationing in Abaco bits of news and now is time to catch up on all the goings on here. coming year. As a heads up, Man-O-War quite tidy as papers were neatly stacked and On July 13 Arthur Elden competed in the School Flea Market is scheduled for Febru- furniture was put back in place. The hard- All-Star Classic Body Building Champion- ary 22, 2003. ware store safe was found later in the week ship in Jacksonville, Florida. He placed sec- The first day of school provided excite- in Marsh Harbour. Of course, the cash was ond in the Masters division. It was an excit- ment in other areas of Man-O-War. Employ- gone but paperwork important to the busi- ing competition and quite a few in the audi- ees returning to work Monday morning at ness was still there. ence thought Arthur should have outscored the hardware store and boatyard both found Our winter visitors will be arriving soon the home town boy that took first. that their safes had been stolen sometime over and we are looking forward to catching up on All the churches had Vacation Bible the weekend. Reportedly, the thieves were the news of friends in faraway places. Schools with record numbers of 40 to 50 children in attendance. Our own Miss Edie continued with Children’s Meeting each Tues- day morning so the kids were never bored. Most, however, were anxious for school to start, especially the in-coming first graders. It was reported that one child was so ready for “big” school that he kept trying his uniform on weeks before school started. Man- O-War School has seven new students this year. Incoming first graders are Aaron Albury, Charles Bethel, Shauna McDonald, JeJeJewwwellrellrellryyy Body Building Champion Arthur Elden Faith Malone, Kevin and Kenson Jean-Louis and Emilio Cespedes. The total enrollment LenoLenoLenoxxx is now 18 students. Good luck to all in the ChinaChinaChina

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the Abaco Christian Council, brought the exhortation. He called for all to trust God Civic Organizations and not be fearful. He said that visitors could Kiwanis Club of Greater Abaco feel safe here in The Bahamas. Many of the Tuesday, 7 p.m., weekly at Touch of attendees commented on the appropriateness Class, Treasure Cay, 367-2536 of the lesson based on Psalms 56. Several Pilot Club of Abaco person could not contain their sense of lose Third Tuesday, 7 p.m., Central Abaco and hurt. Primary, Dundas Town, 367-3457 Bahamians, Americans and visitors from Pilot Club of South Abaco as far away as England were in attendance. Last Thursday. monthy, J.A. Pinder The host pastor, Rev. Keith Russell, sug- School, Sandy Point, 366-4001 gested that the service be held annually. Rotary Club of Abaco Mondays, 6 p.m., weekly at Anglers Restaurant, Abaco Beach Resort

During the month of August the aerobics classes at Abaco Fitness Marsh Harbour held a contest. The rules were simple. Lose ten or more pounds, lose at least one inch in the waist, run one and a half miles in under 15 minutes, do a military style aerobic routine, do 200 sit ups and 100 push ups. The contest was the brain child of Churton Toote and Mrs. Beverly Located on Rolle, aerobic instructors at Abaco Fitness. Beautiful Trophies and certificates were given to the winners of the first four places. They were first Great prize Susan Higgs and Lovely Reckley; second prize Deborah Basden, Patrice Johnson and Guana Cay, Beverly Rolle; third prize Donna Reckley and Pam Deal; and fourth prize Donna Johnson and Abaco, Robyn Davis. Certificates and medals were awarded to fifth prize Kathleen Adderley and Bahamas Jennie Zehler, Royette Woodside, Kesha Carroll, Joyce Coleby, Stephanie Humblestone, John Neophytou and Nikil Shah.

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Located on Stratton Drive Marsh Harbour, Abaco Phone (242) 367-7283 • Fax: (242) 367-5767 Page 8 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 The Editor Says . . . The Garbage Dilemma Guana Cay which would mean that the Marsh mainland as the dump site on Harbour Island Abaco proper has suitable land available Harbour dump site would be even larger than was becoming a noxious nuisance. Cost ef- for garbage but it must be chosen carefully. at present but those town’s dump sites would fective new or innovative methods may be Too close to the sea will pollute the saltwa- get smaller. found to reduce the volume of trash on the ter while an indiscriminate location inland Guana Cay has no garbage site at the cays before it is shipped away. can ruin the water supply. Freshwater on an present time and all trash is being sent to Alternate methods may include efficient island is a luxury that should not be endan- Marsh Harbour at substantial expense. Sev- incinerators which burn their own smoke or gered. eral alternate disposal methods are being compactors. Both of these methods reduce Water pollution in several of our harbours investigated but the solution is complicated the volume to manageable quantities. has been of concern for years with no real with no government or public land in the town. As land values on the cays increase, it solution (or effort to solve) in sight. Perhaps Even golf carts meeting the ferry are obliged will be worth more to the towns (and for gov- reducing or managing land pollution from to park on private land as there is no public ernment) to collect taxes on the land, let trash and garbage would be a more realistic parking at the dock let alone space for a gar- improvements create employment and bring and immediate goal. It is becoming very vis- bage receptacle. economic wealth as home and business sites ible and cannot be overlooked much longer. Hope Town’s original 50 foot by 50 foot instead of being a degrading dump site. Acceptable solutions will require coopera- David dump is inland in a swampy area. However, In this case the cost of garbage handling tion between local and central government, Ralph the fifty foot plot has grown to several hun- will go up as additional shipping and han- not only within each town but across local dred feet square and becomes larger every dling costs are encountered. The desirability borders as suitable sites and economics dic- Central Abaco’s Chief Councillor Mike year. Carts, cars, trucks and appliances take of living on an off-shore cay may include a tate. The pros and cons of various methods Malone recently discovered several garbage space and do not disintegrate for many years. higher cost of living for additional garbage will have to be reviewed with the desirable dumps on side roads in Marsh Harbour. Ap- In the north Green Turtle Cay environ- handling. Man-O-War residents have ac- and feasible methods implemented. The trash pliances, mattresses and household trash were mentalists wonder if contaminants leaching cepted the additional cost of shipping trash problem is reaching the point where an is- all there. The problem is not unique to Marsh from their dump is responsible for nearby off their island. The additional costs associ- land-wide trash committee may be required Harbour. reef damage. ated with water scarcity and transportation to piece the puzzle together and make ac- A Man-O-War resident is upset with junk Land on the offshore cays is at a premium are now well accepted and trash removal may ceptable recommendations. found in the water which has been there prior with no land being particularly appropriate join the list. The garbage problem is world-wide with to the town dump being established many for a dump site. Even if a town manages to Furthermore, the offshore cays’ small size the richer and more developed countries bet- years ago. ship its garbage off its island, space is still make them more vulnerable to environmen- ter able to meet the challenge with recycling Many of the side roads on Abaco are lit- required for its accumulation and sorting tal damage which would be a detriment to and proper land fills. Fifty years ago island tered with trash, appliances and disintegrat- while waiting shipment to go elsewhere. their continued expansion. It is the mystical families did not generate trash in the volume ing automobiles. A road leading to the coast It is conceivable that in the future all the attraction of the cays that helps drive the we do today. The increased trash is a sign of in Murphy Town gives a beautiful waterfront populated offshore cays will be sending gar- Abaco economy. That attraction should be increased economic activity and a higher stan- view along with garbage and appliances scat- bage to Abaco proper for disposal. Harbour enhanced, not endangered. This was a driv- dard of living. The rewards of a better life tered along the shore. The road to a coastal Island off North Eleuthera recently began ing force in moving the dump off Harbour style incur the responsibility to clean up our blue hole near Blackwood is littered with junk barging all their garbage to the Eleuthera Island. mess. with a huge heap beside the beautiful water hole. We understand that Fire Road may stay clean by using a blue hole to absorb the junk.The story is similar up and down the Generally Speaking . . . Where Is Our Patriotism? island. By S.T. Roberts desired. As Abaco grows by leaps and bounds, As much as we talk about education and the Abaco’s northern and southern settlements The Growth Industry we should be looking even now to form a com- importance of it, I personally wish that patrio- have largely escaped the growing trash prob- About two months ago I visited Freeport, mittee or organization such as the Grand tism was something that could be taught in the lem as their populations are not expanding Grand Bahama, for only the second time since Bahama Port Authority to structure the growth school system. the way it is in central Abaco. However, I left there in 1979, and I was amazed to see of our island. We ought to be concerned with A patriot is one who loves, supports and they are not immune to indiscriminate dump- that as much as things change so much still the future growth of Abaco for the simple and defends his/her own country. There is a wide- ing throughout the countryside. The central stays the same. obvious fact that it is growing and will con- spread lassitude as it concerns us as individu- Abaco area has an increasingly bothersome I caught the ferry across and then drove from tinue to do so whether we like it or not. als being part of The Bahamas as a group of problem with trash of all kinds from residen- McLean’s Town into Freeport. I was surprised I suggest that since we know that Abaco is people that are united and working together tial to industrial debris. Just look at the 30 by the fact that I still remembered the place growing and has, in fact, the highest rate of for a common goal, being the general good of years accumulation of cars at the Kipco site after having not been there in almost 20 years. growth in The Bahamas that we attempt to the country. We have garbage problems in The beside the S C Bootle highway outside I was able, without much difficulty, to find the steer the direction it grows in as well as to Bahamas because people don’t care. We have Murphy Town. areas I lived and the school that I once went deal with the infrastructure of the island to historic buildings falling to pieces with no at- A proper sanitary landfill was mentioned to. make sure it grows in an orderly and designed tempt to restore them because people don’t several years ago by government for Central The striking thing to me was the fact that I fashion. Abaco but it has not been discussed lately. In was driving through a town that was well or- Patriotism Please see News Page 9 the meantime the Marsh Harbour dump is ganized and clean. The infrastructure of the the biggest one in the Family Islands and gets highways as well as subdivisions were well bigger every year. It serves the largest popu- thought out, and there was an obvious respect lation cluster in the Out Islands. This dump by the people of Freeport for the place where site was moved out of town years ago but is All About Town they lived. The other thing that struck me was now across the street from the new Central the obvious fact that nowhere else in The Ba- Pines Subdivision in Dundas Town. As the hamas has ever attempted to be organized or By Isobel Sherman population where more individual work can be subdivision develops, the dump will have to so it seems. I noted with interest a portion of Radio done with the students and how can the results be relocated again. When you visit Nassau, the first thing that Abaco’s program on September 19. I heard only be compared? Man-O-War shreds and chips yard trash, greets you is how disorganized things are. The the very beginning but it appeared that the re- In truth, they cannot be compared and the burns appliances as appropriate, then dumps fact that traffic is chaotic, and the roads that sults for the BJC and BGCSE examinations school which allows all to enter will have a them on an artificial reef site, batteries are you drive on and the city structure is all poorly were being taken over the coals, so to speak. I range of results from A to G and maybe some kept separate waiting for a suitable disposal laid out. The term used in Nassau for roads would like to state a few facts. U’s. That does not say that the school is not method and bagged kitchen garbage is shipped that were apparent afterthoughts is “jook-jook First of all, the BJC and BGCSE examina- doing its job. What I say is that students who to the Marsh Harbour dump. roads.” tions are marked on positive achievement. The achieved a mark of A through G achieved some- The Man-O-War garbage system or a varia- Abaco, though seemingly not as cluttered grades possible are A to G with a U being a thing in the examination. It also says that those tion may be appropriate for Hope Town and and chaotic as Nassau, still leaves much to be failure or unclassified. The BJC exam is sup- who achieve a C or better are the brighter posed to be taken by all grade 9 students and is students who will probably continue their edu- only to be used as an assessment. This is not cation beyond high school. The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,000 copies the old BJC that many parents took years ago. Any trained teacher will tell you that very Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly In fact, when the BGCSE exams came on bright students only need to be guided and given David & Kathleen Ralph stream about 10 years ago, the BJC exams were the materials. It is the average student and Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 abolished and brought back only because par- below average student who needs the teacher P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 ents wanted the exam back. the most. Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] The rules state that every child in grade 9 As I wrote in an earlier article, exam re- and grade 12 should write the respective ex- sults can be interpreted many way and that Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 ams. However, there are schools which only depends on the number of students sitting the Reporters/Writers: Anita Rolle, Theresa Pinder, Isobel Sherman allow their brighter students to sit these ex- exam. If there is only a small number of very Columnist/Graphic Artist: Timothy Roberts ams. When that happens, the validity of the bright students sitting the exam, then naturally Contributors: Pat Elkins, John Hedden, Gae Meeson, Geoffrey Victor exam is in question. At Abaco Central High the grades will be higher than a school with a School we allow any grade 9 student to sit the large number of students with a wide range of Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. BJC and any grade 12 student to sit the BGCSE. abilities. Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Therefore, we have a vast cross section of abil- Maybe discussions involving education and (One Year) $35.00 USA $45 Canada - airmail Subscribe NOW - Use ity levels sitting exams. Match those grades the schools should be aired in the evening or at $55.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface order form on Page 9 with a school which allows only certain stu- a time when there are persons in education dents to sit the exams or has a small student there to help clarify matters. October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor A Letter of Warning worked. I was advised to bring her into Dr. Binard’s office which I did. She was in the Dear Editor, emergency room being monitored closed by Thank you for the space in The Abaconian. Dr. Binard and his staff. I was advised that I would like the public of Abaco to be aware she could be given a counteractive drug but of what is happening in a dental practice in that could be very dangerous. So we decided our community. to wait. After another two and a half hours On August 21 I took my five-year-old at 5:30 p.m. she finally came to. In the end daughter to Agape Family Dental for a few my daughter was out for a total of seven and facial fillings. She was given the drug Chlo- a half hours. ral Hydrate by the receptionist, which is a The point of my story is to advise the par- drug used by dentists to soothe frightened ents out there to be award of the drug and its children so that the necessary dental proce- effects. Take caution in the fact that it should dures can be performed. be administered BY A DOCTOR who is con- On this day she was given a “normal” dose scious of its risks and have some concern of Chloral Hydrate. My daughter was sedated about how it may affect your child the next and calm but awake during the procedure. time he or she is sitting in the dentist’s chair. Thirty minutes later she was back to normal A Concerned Parent and able to walk on her own. Approximately one hour after leaving the office two of the To the Past Regatta new fillings dropped out. Dear Editor, Therefore, my mother took her back to I am pleased to say thank you to the public Agape Dental on August 23 to have them who had a lot of fun at the All Abaco Re- fixed. At around 9:10 a.m. under the advice gatta this past weekend. They all conducted of the dentist and administered again by the themselves well and it says a lot about our receptionist, my daughter was given double people in the Bahamas. I also feel the site the amount of Chloral Hydrate than the dose should be opened on weekends because of its she had been given two days before. Keep in location and view. It was nice to see all the mind that on the 21st a “normal” dose was MP’s and former MP’s enjoying themselves administered to my daughter to fix four fill- with all that good food. ings, on the 23rd she was given a double dose The ladies who prepared all their food for to replace half the number of fillings. the public should be given an Oscar award This in itself shows much carelessness for all that hard work in making sure that the when dealing with the administration of a food was tasty. The service at the bars was prescription drug and a complete disregard also great under the conditions that they dealt for the possible damaging effects it might with. I feel we should end the next regatta have on the patient, and a child yet. with a gospel concert on that Sunday. The Needles to say, my daughter was fast bars could be closed for that and serve soft asleep by 9:30 a.m. Shortly after this time drinks only. my child was in the dentist’s chair awaiting Another point that needs to be looked into the dentist when my mother was asked to is that the regatta committee doesn’t need a remove her from the chair and continue wait- lot of chiefs. They need workers, people who ing in the waiting room. Then the dentist don’t mind putting in extra time seeing that proceeded to call on another patient, one the All Abaco Regatta is a success. without an appointment, to come into the In closing, I would like to thank Pastor room to be worked on. Stafford Symonette of Treasure Cay in mak- Meanwhile, my mother is holding my ing sure that the fill that made its way down Knowing it would take a while to receive now. Why is it that the majority of customer daughter, asleep, awaiting her already past the hill from his home was moved around the my cheques, I ordered them well before I service representatives in the banks are not appointment time. time when a lot of traffic would have been would need them. But after 10 weeks of there to serve the customer? After physically carrying my daughter out on the streets of Abaco. waiting for them, I got rather annoyed. A Sincerely of the office around 11 a.m,. my family and I Concerned about Abaco teller finally came up with the idea that he Tara Sands patiently waited for her to come to. At around would order them again and put a rush on Wayne Bastian News From Page 8 noon I called Agape Dental hoping for some them Unfortunately, a week later I was out concerned advice. I informed them that my More Banking Troubles of cheques and was forced to use container care. We have a subspecies of parrot nearing child had yet to respond. I was told, “as long Dear Editor, cheques to pay bills, etc. This is an extreme extinction because people don’t care. as she’s breathing, she’s alive.” It seems that CIBC is not the only bank in inconvenience because I must now write my When will we stop being self-serving and At this point with no help or concern from Marsh Harbour that has serious customer name, address and telephone number each selfish and realize that until we begin caring the dentist, I was in touch with Dr. Binard’s service problems. Royal Bank of Canada has cheque. I do not have very clear handwrit- for our country as it is, whatever progress we office. We conversed back and forth a few trouble with simple tasks. An example is ing and this makes my cheques look even make in other fields, we will still be going times. By the time 3 p.m. so stressfully came, ordering cheques. I have been banking with worse. nowhere. We have a beautiful country that is she was still out cold. In the four hours after Royal Bank for several years now and I have It has now been almost three and a half rich in resources and has the potential to be so leaving Agape Dental, my daughter’s body come to realize that I cannot wait until I am months since I first ordered my cheques. I much more. Yet we are regressing toward was still that of a rag doll. My family and I almost out of cheques to order them It takes have not seen them yet and I have not heard destroying our number one industry simply made many attempts to rouse her but nothing three to six weeks to receive ordered one apology. I find it hard to believe that a because we are only interested in filling our cheques. Perhaps this long period is the fault company in Nassau is taking three and a half own pockets. of whoever they order these cheques from in months to print my cheques. As a matter of We need to learn to respect and love the Enjoy the Performance! Nassau so I did not hold the three to six fact, if Royal Bank had bothered to follow- country God has placed us in. Take care of it week waiting period against Royal Bank up on the order when it did not show up after and it will take care of us. Marsh Harbour Branch. eight weeks, I may have had my cheques by

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www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 11 Marine Mammal Research Group Visits Rotary By Anita Rolle The research project, based in Sandy Point, four projects in the Bahamas. must be very well kept and protected. The Rotarians and their guests were recently Abaco, was initiated with the aim of docu- To date over 20 different species of ma- Bahamas Marine Mammal Survey operates treated to a captivating slide show presenta- menting the occurrence, distribution, and sta- rine mammals have been encountered. The under a fisheries’ research permit granted tion by Ms. Diane Claridge of the Bahamas tus of marine mammal species. The data in- audience was astounded to learn that as re- by the Bahamas Department of Fisheries, Marine Mammal Survey group. Ms. creases scientific knowledge and supports the cently as last year there have been sightings which receives an annual report on the group’s Claridge was accompanied by research as- conservation of marine mammal species of killer whales near the Great Bahama Can- progress and findings. sistants Pam Church, Deron Forbes and throughout the Bahamas. The Bahamas Ma- yon, also manatee sightings in Bullocks Trevor Morley and Deron Forbes both gave Trevor Morley. Deron and Trevor are two rine Mammal Survey group uses photogra- Harbour in the Berry Islands. Encounters with presentations regarding some of the work they students who were sponsored by the Rotary phy and collection of samples for genetic bottlenose dolphins on Little Bahama Bank had accomplished over their summer project, Club of Abaco to assist with the research analysis as it is a paramount means of study. have been very common as they have a high Trevor on the dense beaked whale and Deron program during the summer of 2002, special The researchers were invited by Friends of survival rate and genetic diversity. Beaked on the bottlenose dolphin. The young men emphasis being placed on the Dense Beaked the Environment to examine the genetics and whales have been repeatedly found over the expressed their sincere gratitude to the Ro- Whale and the Bottlenose Dolphin. The slide make-up of bottlenose dolphins and beaked several years that the project has been in tary Club of Abaco and the Bahamas Marine presentation consisted of information and whales with funding for the project being operation, providing knowledge on life his- Mammal Survey research team for award- photographs gathered during the course of the provided by Friends of the Environment and tory, habitat, and population status. ing them an opportunity and experience that project. Earthwatch, a facility which currently funds Ms. Claridge stated that marine mammals they would have not ordinarily been able to are the top predators of the ocean, therefore received. ObituarObituarObituaries of FFies amilamilamily and FFy rrriendsiendsiends The funeral service Erenette Oscar, 28, and Bro. Derek Benjamin. Interment was on of Treasure Cay was held at the International the Dundas Town Public Cemetery. Gospel Mission Church in Marsh Harbour She is survived by her husband Leonard on September 14. Rev. Roland Swain offici- Sawyer; daughters Maggie McKenzie, ated assisted by Elder Renold Noel and Pas- Donnalee Reckley, Marsha Humes and tor Jean Baptiste. Stephanie McPhee; sons Wilton, Levanus, She is survived by her husband Benet Os- Brian, Wayde, Bernard and Arelio; daugh- car; children Fedna and Edivonel Fatal, ters-in-law Francis Pace and Lyn Adderley; Tamara Osca and Genie Amertil; mother sons-in-law Roy McKenzie, Gilbert Reckley, Eliveau Fatal; stepfather Summer; sisters Neville Humes and Floyd McPhee; sister Loudres Joseph and Rosita Fatal; brothers- Nadeen Curry; brother Alexander Francis; in-law Jean Rolese, Gilbert Oscar and Devi grandchildren; nieces; nephews; sisters-in- Belean; and many other relatives and friends law Mary Francis, Celita, Una Mae, The funeral for Granada Elizabeth Salvanna and Florence Sawyer brothers-in- Bahamas Marine Mammal Research project includes a variety of students and volunteers Francis Sawyer, 64, of Dundas Town was law Erskine Curry, Elvin, Joseph, Felix and usually from the States. But this past summer their team included two young men from held on September 14 at New vision Minis- Elmore Sawyer; and many other relatives Abaco. On September 16 Diane Claridge gave a report to the Rotary Club of Abaco on their tries in Marsh Harbour. Rev. Earlyn Baillou and friends. activities this past summer. Shown above are, left to right, team members Pam Church, officiated assisted by Rev. Copeland Morley Deron Forbes, Diane Claridge and Trevor Morley. Page 12 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 School News

a chance to interact with both students and for the teachers and Rev. Carla Culmer of size of the grade one classes, attempts are From Page 1 School teachers in a more relaxed atmosphere. St. Andrews offered prayers for the parents. being made to create a fifth first grade. The Gifts of school supplies were distributed 4th place Jason Schaefer 3 A’s, 2 B’s, 1 D Special Workshop numbers are in the middle thirties. All of to every student and teacher attending the the available classrooms are being used. The Bianca, Marsha, Jamie and Kristen are By Isobel Shermen service. enrollment is around 700 students, making it already in college in the United States with The Every Child Counts Programme spon- the largest school in the Family Islands out- Theresa and Dexter planning to go soon. sored a workshop on September 14th at their Central Abaco Primary side of Grand Bahama. Sixty-seven percent of our graduating class new location, the Catholic convent behind By Isobel Sherman are either in college now or are leaving us in Sea Star Car Rentals in Marsh Harbour. The Central Abaco Primary School is filled to Please see School Page 13 2003. morning session from 9:30-12:30 was open to over capacity with students. There are four Mr. and Mrs. Meeson, the staff and stu- anyone interested. The afternoon session was classes at each grade level. Because of the dents are all very proud of these 10 young for ECC staff and persons who have been people. They are a credit to our school and trained by ECC. The presenter was Dr Edrion to their families. Congratulations to you all. Demeritte, a pediatric neurologist from S.C. Bootle High School News On the Go Nassau. Dr Demeritte spoke on Challenges Facing Children with Neurological Disorders. Forest Heights Academy began the 2002 Dr Demeritte has office hours every other academic year on September 2nd, welcom- Friday at Abaco medical Clinic. ing new and returning students dressed in their updated and distinctive uniforms of forest Back to School Service green and khaki. But that was not the sole By Isobel Sherman improvement. The results from the 2002 The Third Annual Back To School Ser- BECSE’s were the best recorded to date. vice at St. Andrews Methodist Church was Congratulations are due to the graduating held on September 8. Under the theme Part- class with best wishes to all. ners in Education the service was for all edu- Then on September 11 after school clubs cators and students in Central Abaco. Our began their fifth fall season. Several clubs, new District Superintendent, Mr. Hezekiah the Drama, Music, Set Design and Costum- Dean, spoke to the audience of helping edu- ing Clubs, are collaborating their efforts for cation reach new heights in Abaco. a spring musical. The Sports Club will be Mr. Henry Knowles, Deputy Head of featuring a wide array of athletics. In addi- Queens College, brought the message. His tion, Geoffrey Victor, head coach, has helped message likened education to running a 4 x 1 organize an afternoon school program with relay race. In a 4 x 1 relay the first leg is run the establishment of the Abaco Independent by the student who must run hard and fast, School Sports Association. This will govern the second leg is run by the teacher who must private school sporting events after school. do their best to see that the student can win Mr. Alan P. Wallace, who flew in from Nassau, is well known in some art circles as an Finally, the Spanish Club which meets dur- the race, the third leg is the parent who must “artist extraordinaire.”For a week he shared his talents by giving demonstrations of his ing the week is planning its third trip to Cuba be supportive of the student and the teacher quick and adept sketching techniques to the students in the art department of S.C. Bootle in February. and the last leg is the church which must High School. The proudly displayed the end results of one of their sessions. Mr. Wallace So Forest Heights is off to a busy start support the other three legs. is available for more sessions with students on Abaco. For info call 365-0016 evenings. with all these activities. Academics are in- Pastor David Cartwright of Marsh deed the primary function of the school. But Harbour Gospel Chapel offered prayers for it is these programs that enhance the cur- the students, Pastor Alex Archer of Latterain riculum offered while giving the participants Ministries in Dundas Town offered prayers Sid’s Food Store Groceries . Toiletries . Souvenirs Serving New plymouth and the entire Open DailyDailyOpen Green Turtle Cay Area . Breakfast 8:30 - 10 a.m. Fresh Fruits & Vegetables . Frozen Meat

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Furniture Is Needed High. The largest grade is grade 7 with 85 anyone reported any money lost. She said she School From Page 12 The problem of lack of enough furniture students followed by grades 9 and 10 each had lost a $50 bill. To the two boys who are still exists at Abaco Central. Every period with over 80 students. All rooms are filled still unidentified, thanks to you. College Fair students are looking for chairs. There are most periods and the entire staff is on a full A Helping Hand By Isobel Sherman not enough chairs for the students. One rea- time teaching timetable. In other words no This past week Pastor Campbell of the Plans are continuing for Abaco’s first ever son may be that when persons or organiza- one could teach any additional classes unless Dundas Town Church of God has been a regu- College Fair on November 19. Representa- tions come to borrow chairs all may not be additional teachers were provided. lar sight on the grounds of Abaco Central. tives from 35 colleges and technical and voca- returned. Another more plausible reason is A Good Deed Pastor Campbell stands at the gate each tional schools have been invited from Canada, that the school has more students enrolled morning with Principal Benjamin Stubbs. In On September 18 two tenth grade boys United States and the Bahamas. The hours of than chairs. addition he is trying to work with some young came to Vice Principal Mr. Moss. Their the fair will be 10-2 and from 4-6. The venue Three New Teachers male students who need help to raise their will be the Parish Hall of St John the Baptist mission was to turn in a $50 Bahamian bill Mrs. Elva Davis has joined the staff at they found on the school grounds. A few min- Anglican Church in Marsh Harbour. The fair Please see School Page 14 Abaco Central as an English language teacher utes later Mr. Moss asked the secretary if is open to anyone who wishes to attend and and a physical education teacher. Prior to will be open to all grade 10-12 students at all coming to Abaco Central, Mrs. Davis taught schools in Abaco. The fair is the brainchild of at Freeport Primary School for 12 years Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, Principal. teaching English and physical education. A Abaco Central real sports enthusiast she and her husband High School Lynden, who is manager of Commonwealth Happenings Is Back on the Air Bank in Marsh Harbour, expect to be active in coaching sports here on Central Abaco. Happenings, a radio program produced by Ms. P. Farrington has joined the staff at the students of Abaco Central High School, Abaco Central as the religious knowledge returned to Radio Abaco on September 19. teacher. A June graduate of the College of Anchors this year are Lachrisser Dean and the Bahamas Ms. Farrington is from Brian Symonette. Happenings is a 30-minute Eleuthera. broadcast every Thursday at 3:30 to tell the Mr. A Miller is another new teacher, a people of Abaco what is happening at the foreign language teacher. Mr. Miller hails school and to halt the false information that from Eleuthera but is no stranger to Abaco is spread about the school. having served in Moore’s Island. Taking the PTA to the People Breakfast Is Served On September 12 Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, Every morning from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. principal of Abaco Central High School, held breakfast is sold at Abaco Central. The menu a meeting at the Resource Center Marsh changes everyday with grits and fruit being Harbour for the parents of the Haitian stu- set on the menu. Students and staff can pur- dents at the school. The meeting was trans- chase breakfast for as little as $2. lated into Creole by Antoinese Nicholas, a Enrollment Increases grade 12 student. There were over 70 parents at the meeting and Mr. Stubbs termed Enrollment has increased at Abaco Cen- Mr. Allan P. Wallace, a young Bahamian artist from Nassau, worked with the students of the the meeting a rousing success and plans to tral High School this school year. A record older grades at St. Francis de Sales School on September 18. He demonstrated various have more during the school year. 488 students are attending Abaco Central techniques and introduced them to other methods of creating art work. Page 14 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 More School News

At a recent PTA meeting the question of ness community to donate computers. grades are in the high thirties. There is not News From Page 13 security was raised with the Chief Council- On September 6 Mr. Barry Whiting, Presi- staff or empty rooms to make smaller classes lor Mr. Mike Malone who stated that the dent of the Rotary Club of Abaco, presented which would mean more effective teaching. grades. He is a welcome addition and we Central Council would put into their next three brand new computers and one printer There is a full timetable for a science appreciate his interest in young people. budget a request for security personnel at the to Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, Principal of Abaco teacher and for a religious knowledge teacher English and Math Classes high school but they could only ask. Since Central High and Mrs. Beverly Rolle, Busi- but the Ministry of Education has said that Two teachers have begun after school then the Chief Councilor has met with Prin- ness Coordinator at the school. The donation there is no money to hire additional teach- classes in English and math. The aim is to cipal Benjamin Stubbs. They will try to ob- was made at Abacom where the computers ers. Those classes have to be absorbed by help students who are having problems in tain gates for the two walk-in entrances and were purchased. the existing staff at the school. those areas. Ms. Phillipa Farmington and Mr. locks for all of the gates. Overcrowding The reason the school is short a science Alfred Dean are working with the students Computers Are Donated It is evident that Abaco Central is burst- teacher is that Mr. Moss was a full time every afternoon after school. Three years ago the computer room at ing at the seams again. Class size in many science teacher until he was named Vice Still Not Secure Abaco Central was broken into and the room classes is in the high thirties. Grades 9 and Principal. Another science teacher was never Last year the grounds of Abaco Central and computers were vandalized. Since then 10 are the most overcrowded with 39 in each were finally fenced with two gates put at the the computer room has not been functional. home room. English and math classes in most Please see School Page 35 entrance. One would have thought with locks Last year the PTA took on the project of re- the grounds would be secure. However, some- furbishing the computer room, raising money one put two pedestrian openings allowing for the renovation. The walls were painted persons to walk into the grounds when the and ceramic tile was laid on the floor. Booths gates were closed. These openings were not were given a new Formica finish and chairs gated. were obtained. Requests went out to the busi-

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Many booths offered a variety of food, drinks, games, contests and merchandise appealing to everyone, young and old. This scene shows the booths and the activity that took place during the day. Abaco people look forward to this yearly event. bring people together and are truly Bahamian. munity did not have as much available funds He promised to bring cyclists to Abaco for for the expenses. The expenses are consider- next year’s races and to have a boxing com- able and include prize money, trophies, per petition. He encouraged everyone to make diem allowances for the crew, sailing money, the event entirely Bahamian with only Baha- and transportation of the boats. Other expenses mian food, music, crafts and entertainment. include repairs and maintenance of the Re- Mr. Wisdom is encouraging athletes gatta Village, expenses for entertainment throughout the Bahamas and plans to bring including lodging and travel expense for bands sporting events to Abaco, to take Abaco to or other entertainers if they are from away the next level. He emphasized that he wants and advertising. This year about 35 sponsors anyone who wants to participate in any sport donated much of the money. The rest was The crowds at the All Abaco Regatta gathered from all over Abaco and came from Grand the opportunity to compete. obtained through fund raising events and small Bahama and Nassau to enjoy the racing and the festivities. Regatta Village at the Green The fund raising for this year’s All Abaco donations. The cost of this year’s regatta was Turtle Cay ferry dock provided a large gathering area and offered a variety of diversions for Regatta was very slow. The business com- estimated to be $105,000. entertainment. The two story observation deck gave a commanding view of the entire area.

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CONTACT THE “OUT ISLAND SPECIALISTS” CHRIS THOMPSON GREG ROBERTS ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Ph: (242) 366-0216 Fax: (242) 366-0223 October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 19 Abaco Rage Wins Fourth Championship

The jubilant crew of the Abaco Rage accepts the trophy for being overall champion in Class A in the All Abaco Regatta. This is its third championship in four years of competing. The Hope Town group are enthusiastic sailors, competing yearly in the Georgetown, Exuma, and The crew of the Abaco Rage is out on the pry as they sail on the first leg after leaving the the Long Island regattas. start line. The boat, originally built in Man-O-War for competing in Georgetown, Exuma, The Abaco Rage maintained its excellent that championship. was purchased by a group of Hope Town citizens who have renovated it and brought it back record with another overall Championship The Rage is owned by a consortium of Hope into racing condition. They have stepped a new mast, rigged it with new sails and have it in win in the All Abaco Regatta held on Sep- Town persons and sails in several Family top shape. It has performed very well and is a credit to Abaco in all the regattas it enters. tember 20-21. She was the only boat repre- Island competitions each year. It was pur- senting Abaco. For these races she was skip- chased from a group in Man-O-War where it pered by Jeff Gale with Chris Thompson as was built. The Hope Town group has put in tactician and a total crew of 12, all from much time and effort to keep her in great Overall Race Results Hope Town. shape. If you are interested in seeing all the All three races for Class A were on Sep- awards and trophies the Rage has won, they tember 21 which was quite strenuous consid- are on display at Cracker P’s Restaurant on Class A ering the fact that the anchor has to be pulled Lubbers Quarters First Place Abaco Rage Fifth Place Silent Partner in simultaneously with the sails being hoisted. Second Place Rupert’s Legend Sixth Place New Courageous She had the lead in the first race until the Third Place Running Tide Seventh Place Pieces of Eight last leg when she got in a dead area between Fourth Place Original Courageous two squalls. This allowed the other boats in the fleet to catch the breeze and overtake Class B her. She gained enough speed to come in sec- First Place Lady Natalie Fourth Place Revelation ond. Although she came in second for the Second Place New Chase Fifth Place Passion first two races, she won the third race eas- Third Place Eudiva ily, putting her in first place. This is the fourth time the Abaco Rage Class C has competed in the All Abaco Regatta and First Place Sacrifice Fourth Place Fisherman’s Inn the third time she has won the Class A Cham- Second Place Good Night, Irene Fifth Place Lethal Weapon pionship here. In her first competition here Third Place Crazy Partner Sixth Place Chav Thunderbird in 1998 she surprised everyone by winning

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More Abaco students than ever before are Thomas and Monica Adderley of Spring City Clara Alcime is in Jamie Benjamin is at schools abroad studying a wide variety of and is a graduate of Lawton Christian High her second year of col- in her first year at careers choices. Forest Heights Academy had School in Oklahoma where he was on a bas- lege at the Newmann Florida Southern Col- a graduating class of 49 students this past ketball scholarship. Catholic College in lege in Lakeland, June of which more than half are headed to Adrian Albury is in Ashton, Pennsylvania, Florida. She is major- college. Every high school graduating class his third year at Palm where she is studying ing in elementary edu- on Abaco has students furthering their edu- Beach Community Col- business management cation. cation. Many began their college work in lege in West Palm and marketing. She is Jamie is the daughter of Derek and Terry September and more will be going in Janu- Beach, Florida, and is on a full four-year scholarship from the col- Benjamin of Marsh Harbour. She is a gradu- ary, 2003. studying computer pro- lege. ate of Forest Heights Academy where she The Abaconian is very proud of each one gramming. He has Clara is the daughter of the late Charlie was a Head Prefect and on the honor roll. of these students. They are showing determi- been awarded a scholarship from the Lyford Alcime of Hope Town. She was valedicto- She received a scholarship from Florida nation to better themselves for their future Cay Foundation in Nassau. rian at Abaco Central High School when she Southern College. lives. The cost of this education is tremen- He is a graduate of Abaco Central High graduated in 2000. Amanda Bethel ex- dous, both in the emotional strain of leaving School and is the son of Ricky Albury and Ivan Alcime is con- pects to graduate in home, the social adjustments needed for their Lisa Albury. tinuing his education at December 2003 from new environments and the financial strain of Ashley Albury is in Howard University in Stetson University in paying the costs. her second year at Palm Washington, D.C. He DeLand, Florida. She Many have received scholarships for their Beach Community Col- is studying physical earned her degree as a academic abilities shown during high school. lege in West Palm therapy on a scholar- paralegal. Most of these scholarships are partial but do Beach, Florida. She is ship there. Amanda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. assist the families who have to bear the brunt studying computer sci- He is the son of the Willard Bethel of Hope Town and is a gradu- of the expense. ence and is on the late Charlie Alcime of ate of Abaco Central High School. Some of these students are on sports schol- Dean’s list. Hope Town. He gradu- Bianca Bethel is in arship from the schools and these tend to be Ashley is a graduate ated from Abaco Central High School. her first year at Florida full scholarships. This is an excellent way of Forest Heights Academy and is the daugh- Davion Benjamin is Southern College in for families to cope with the expense of a ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Albury. in his fourth and final Lakeland, Florida, college education. Lonnette Albury is year at Georgetown where she is majoring We congratulate the parents and family attending New England College in Kentucky. in physical therapy. members who are working hard and making Technical Institute in He expects to receive Bianca was salutato- sacrifices to give these students the chance West Palm Beach a degree in physical rian in her class when she graduated from to further their education. where she is studying therapy in May. Forest Heights Academy. She is the daugh- T.J. Adderley is in cosmetology. Davion is the son of ter of Will and Kim Bethel of Marsh Harbour. his fourth year of col- Lonnette is the Terry and Derek Ben- lege and is now attend- daughter of Lonnie and jamin of Marsh Harbour. He graduated from Please see Students Page 21 ing Cameron Univer- Geanette Albury of Ben Lipper High School in South Carolina. sity in Lawton, Okla- Marsh Harbour and is a graduate of Forest homa. He is studying Heights Academy. accounting. He is on a basketball scholarship. T.J. is the son of

Class of 2002 The Board and Administration of Forest Heights Academy wish to congratulate the staff and students for their AMAZING RESULTS in the BGCSE 2002 Forest Heights Academy achieved 41 “A” grade passes and the rest of the Abaco schools 4 Forest Heights Academy achieved 56 “B” grade passes and the rest of the Abaco schools 24 Forest Heights Academy achieved 116 “C” grade passes and the rest of the Abaco schools 73 Our Grade 9 class must also be congratulated on their excellent BJC results which included 18 of the 32 “A” grades acheived by Abaco students To register your child in this high acheiving school please phone 367-3539 for details October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 21 Our Students Away at School

Keora Brown is a Ashley Marie Cash She graduated from Forest Heights Academy. From Page 20 Students second year student at is in her second year at Greer Coleby is in Louisiana State Uni- Valdosta State Univer- her third year at the Ian Bethell is in his versity. Keora was sity majoring in early University of Western final year at Florida Valedictorian of the childhood education. Ontario in London, Atlantic University in Class of 2001 at Abaco Ashley is the daugh- Ontario, Canada. She is Boca Raton, Florida. Central High School ter of Wade and studying journalism. He will graduate with where she maintained a Martha Cash of Green She enjoyed being on a double major of busi- 3.9 GPA. She received the Prime Time Foun- Turtle Cay and is a graduate of Forest Heights the school rowing team ness and computer sci- dation full scholarship as well as an Abaco Academy. She is a member of the school last year. ence and maintains Pathfinder scholarship and the Al Martin choir. Greer is a graduate of Forest Heights grades which keep him Science scholarship. She is majoring in busi- Tabitha Cash is a Academy and is the daughter of Ms. Joyce on the honour rolls. ness along with pre-law. second year student at Coleby, manager of Royal Bank in Marsh Ian graduated from Forest Heights Acad- She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Augus- Valdosta State Univer- Harbour. emy in 1997 and is the son of David and Kathy tine Williams of Dundas Town. sity in Valdosta, Geor- Vernard Coleby is Bethell of Green Turtle Cay. He has a good Patrelle Carey is in gia, where she is on the in his third year at the position at the Echo Restaurant in the Break- her first year at Florida Dean’s list. University of Central ers Hotel. He plays basketball for recreation. Memorial College in Tabitha graduated Florida in Orlando. He Roger Bethell has Miami, Florida. She is from Forest Heights received his begun his first year at majoring in music and Academy and is the daughter of Maureen Associate’s degree Palm Beach Commu- received a partial schol- Koep of Marsh Harbour and Clark Cash of from Jacksonville Com- nity College in West arship in music from Casuarina Point. She received a scholarship munity College. He is Palm Beach, Florida. the school. from Abaco Pathfinders. majoring in information systems. Roger graduated Patrelle is the Jeta Charles is in Vernard is the son of Ms. Joyce Coleby, from Forest Heights daughter of Gwendolyn her third year at the manager of Royal Bank in Marsh Harbour. Academy and is the son and Leroy Carey of Murphy Town and is a Santa Fe Community He finished high school at Kingsway Acad- of David and Kathy graduate of Abaco Central High School. College in Gainesville, emy in Nassau. Bethell of Green Sherelle Carey is in Florida. She is study- Elizabeth Collie is Turtle Cay. He works at the Echo Restau- her first year at Geor- ing accounting. in her first year at the rant in the Breakers Hotel and enjoys play- gia Middle College in Jeta is the daughter University of ing his guitar. Cochran, Georgia. She of Mr. and Mrs. Fountaine Joseph of Hope Montemorales in Angelo Bowe is in is on a full tennis Town and graduated from Abaco Central Mexico. She is study- his second year at the scholarship from the High School. ing Spanish and taking Bahamas Technical college while she is Dionne Coleby is in a pre-med course. Vocational Institute majoring in forensic her first year at the Elizabeth is the where he is studying air science. College of The Baha- daughter of Isaac and Jacqueline Collie of conditioning and refrig- Sherelle is the daughter of Gwendolyn and mas in Nassau. She is Long Bay, Crossing Rocks. She graduated eration. Leroy Carey of Murphy Town and is a gradu- majoring in elementary from Long Bay School where she was on the Angelo is the son of ate of Abaco Central High School. education. honor roll. Yvonne Sanders and George Bowe of Wood Dionne is the daugh- Cay. He is a graduate of S.C. Bootle High ter of Ms. Joyce Coleby of Marsh Harbour. School Please see Students Page 22

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Rondinearo Edge- Darlene Higgs is in Madeline is a graduate of Abaco Central Students From Page 21 combe is in his last her second year at High School. She is the daughter of Elvie year of a four-year ar- Darvin Curry is in Valdosta State Univer- Joseph and the late Charles Bain and is from chitectural program at his third year of college sity in Valdosta, Geor- Hope Town. the Savannah College and is now attending gia. She is majoring in Chrystie Kawalram of Art and Design in Florida Atlantic Uni- biology. is in her first year at Savannah, Georgia. He versity in Boca Raton, Darlene is the Berkeley College in previously received an AA degree at the Col- Florida. He is studying daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Higgs of New York. She is ma- lege of The Bahamas. business and finance. Marsh Harbour and was Valedictorian when joring in international Rondinearo is a graduate of S.C. Bootle Darvin is the son of she graduated from Forest Heights Academy. businesses with an em- High School and is the son of Sylvan and Terry Curry of Marsh She was awarded a scholarship from Abaco phasis on administra- Sarah Edgecombe of Cooper’s Town. Harbour. He graduated from Florida Air Pathfinders. tion. Valencia Edge- Academy with honors. He is a member of Neil Hingle is in his Chrystie is the combe is in her second the YMCA basketball team. first year at Embry- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roodatram year at Palm Beach Johan Dam contin- Riddle Aeronautical Kawalram of Treasure Cay. She graduated Atlantic University in ues his college studies University in Daytona from Forest Heights Academy with honors West Palm Beach, at the Warner Southern Beach, Florida. He is in marine biology. She received a Pathfind- Florida. She is major- College in Brandon, studying aeronautical ers scholarship. ing in elementary edu- Florida, majoring in fi- science. Robert Key is in his cation. She entered a nance and banking. He Neil is the son of first year at the Univer- college literature com- works full time while Stephanie Humblestone of Hope Town. He sity of Alabama in petition and helps publish the school maga- studying at night is a graduate of Forest Heights Academy. Huntsville, Alabama. zine. school. He expects to graduate in December He spent last year as a participant of the Robert is the son of Valencia is the daughter of Leonard and 2003. Class Afloat program. Randy and Emily Key Ruth Edgecombe of Dundas Town. She is a Johan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johan Madeline Joseph is of Marsh Harbour. He graduate of Abaco Central High School. She Dam of Marsh Harbour and is married to in her second year at is a graduate of Forest received a scholarship from the school. Joni Albury of Marsh Harbour. the University of the Heights Academy. Dumasse Etienne is Rory Duggan is in West Indies in in his third year at the his second year at the Trinidad. She is pursu- Please see Students Page 23 University of Havana Savannah College of ing a career in medi- in Cuba. He is in a four Art and Design in Sa- cine. She received her year course in vannah, Georgia. He is Bachelor’s degree agronomy with empha- majoring in product from Florida Memorial College in Miami. sis on livestock and soil design and hs maintain- analysis. ing a 2.8 GPA. Dumasse is the son of Lennie and Jerutha Rory is the son of Mr. and Mr. Tim Etienne of Dundas Town. He graduated from Abaco Print Shop Duggan of Marsh Harbour. He graduated Abaco Central High School. from Vanguard School in Lake Wales, Jamal Hepburn is Florida. AAAAAAAAA in his third year at Devaughan Edge- Southern Nazarine combe is in his first University in Okla- year at Palm Beach At- homa. He is in a five- lantic College in West year program studying Palm Beach, Florida, business and market- where he is majoring in ing. accounting. Jamal is the son of Devaughan is the Joel and Esther Hepburn of Dundas Town son of Sara Dawkins of and is on a four year track and field scholar- Murphy Town. He graduated from Abaco ship given by the school. Central High School.

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Jillian McIntosh is Veronica is the daughter of Veronica Nairn Stafford Patterson of Hope Town and is a Students From Page 22 in her third year of col- of Marsh Harbour. She is a graduate of Abaco graduate of Abaco Central High School. She Shivani Lachhman lege and is attending Central High School. was awarded a scholarship from Abaco Path- is in her fourth year at Florida Atlantic Uni- Nacia Alicia finders. Hunters College in versity in Boca Raton, Newbold completed Terrinque Manhattan, New York. Florida. She is study- the work for her Pennerman is in her She is majoring in bi- ing business adminis- Associate’s degree. first year at the College ology and chemistry. tration and manage- She is currently doing of The Bahamas in She maintains good ment. an internship at Prin- Nassau. She is major- grades and is on the Dean’s List. Jillian is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. cess Margaret Hospi- ing in economics and Shivani was Head Girl at S.C. Bootle High Luke and Karen McIntosh of Green Turtle tal in Nassau, working finance. School when she graduated in June 1998. She Cay. in the intensive care Terrnique is a is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Baldeo Shavonne unit. In November she will take her Nursing graduate of Abaco Cen- Lachhman of Fox Town. McKenzie is in her Council Exam to become a registered nurse. tral High School and is the daughter of Mar- Vashti Lachhman third year at the Baha- Nacia is the daughter of Maria and Gersel garet Meares of Moore’s Island. has begun work toward mas Baptist College in Edgecombe of Cooper’s Town and graduated Stephen Petersen is her Master’s degree at Nassau, studying ac- from S.C. Bootle High School. in his second year of Hunters College in counting. She was hon- Herman Jean Noel college and is now at- Manhattan, New York. ored as top student in is in his fourth year at tending Palm Beach She is studying medi- accounting class. LaRoche College in Community College in cal laboratory science Shavonne is the daughter of Debbie and Pittsburgh, Pennsylva- West Palm Beach. He and maintains grades which keep her on the Bradley McKenzie of Wood Cay. She is a nia. He is studying was on the honor roll Dean’s list. She does volunteer work at New graduate of Forest Heights Academy. graphic design and is last year at the Univer- York Presbyterian Hospital. Jerome Menard is maintaining a good aca- sity of South Florida. He is majoring in busi- Vashti is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. in his second year at demic record. ness. Baldeo Lachhman of Fox Town. She gradu- Johnson and Wales Herman is the son of Emmanuel Jean Noel Stephen is a graduate of Forest Heights ated from S.C. Bootle High School. University in North of Hope Town. He is a graduate of Abaco Academy and is the son of Linda and Tom Jacqui Lightbourn Miami, Florida. He is Central High School and is on a full four- Leffler of Marsh Harbour. continues taking night studying to be a chef. year Pacem Teris scholarship. Brock Pinder is courses at Curtin Uni- He is on the Deans list Olivia Patterson is in his first year at versity in Perth, Aus- and is now a Resident in her second year of Palm Beach Commu- tralia, and is working Assistant. studies at Florida Insti- nity College in Lake toward a degree in busi- Jerome is from Hope Town and is a gradu- tute of Technology in Worth, Florida. He is ness administration. ate of Abaco Central High School. He con- Melbourne, Florida. majoring in primary Jacqui is the daugh- tinues to be a recipient of a Abaco Pathfind- She is majoring in ma- education. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Meeson, both of ers scholarship. He has also received a par- rine biology and envi- Brock is the son of whom are affiliated with Forest Heights tial scholarship from the college for his ex- ronmental studies. She Buddy Pinder of cellent overall performance. is enjoying extracurricular activities of dance Academy. Please see Students Page 24 Erika Lowe is in Cutelle Mikula is in and archery. her first year of col- her first year at Olivia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. lege at Florida Campbell University in Southern College in Beuires Creek, North Lakeland, Florida. Carolina. She is major- She is studying psy- ing in accounting. chology and educa- Cutelle is the daugh- tion. ter of Mike and Gloria Erika is the daughter of Scott and Merdie Mikula of Treasure Lowe of Green Turtle Cay. She is a gradu- Cay. She is a graduate of Forest Heights ate of Forest Heights Academy. She received Academy where she maintained a GPA of scholarships from Abaco Pathfinders and 3.4. Bahamas Supermarkets. Teneil Mills is now Nicole Lundy is in attending the Univer- her second year at sity of the West Indies Oakwood College in at the College of The Huntsville, Alabama, Bahamas. She is in her where she is majoring third year toward a in finance. She is main- Bachelor’s degree. She taining a 3.8 GPA. She is studying law and is in the National criminal justice and Honours Society, the Pre-Law Society, the plans to eventually earn a law degree. She People’s Editor for the year book, the Fi- received her Associate degree from the Ba- nance Club and the Pre-Alumni Council. hamas Baptist College. She has enjoyed play- Nicole graduated from Freeport Anglican ing second base on the Kiwi Shoe Polishers High School. She is the daughter of Elaine softball team. and Phillip Lundy. Teneil is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McIntosh Silbert Mills of Dundas Town and is a gradu- is in his first year at ate of Abaco Central High School. Palm Beach Commu- Edie Nairn is in her nity College in Lake final semester at the Worth, Florida, where College of the Baha- he is studying aeronau- mas and is majoring in tical engineering. elementary education. Andrew is the son of She is on the Karen and Luke McIntosh of Green Turtle President’s List. Cay. He is a graduate of Canterbury Episco- Edie is a graduate of Abaco Central High pal School in St. Petersburg, Florida. School and is the daughter of Veronica Nairn Jamal McIntosh is of Marsh Harbour and Edgar Nairn of beginning his college Nassau. Edie spends her leisure time as a work at Florida South- member of a basketball team. ern College in Lake- Veronica Nairn has land, Florida. He will begun her college work be studying music and at Florida Memorial education. College in Miami, Jamal graduated Florida. She is study- from Wesley College as valedictorian in ing phychology. She re- 2002. He is the son of Roosevelt “Rusty” ceived a scholarship and Belinda McIntosh of Dundas Town. from Bahamas Super- markets. Page 24 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 More Students in Far Schools Marlon Rolle ex- She expects to transfer Tecuma is the daughter of Mrs. Isobel Students From Page 23 pects to receive his to the University of Sherman of Murphy Town and and Mr. Eu- Marsh Harbour and Danette Pinder of Associate’s degree in Central Florida in gene Sherman of Dundas Town. She is a Boynton Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of December. He will January to pursue a graduate of Abaco Central High School. She Forest Heights Academy. He is a recipient then pursue a major in speech was awarded a scholarship from Abaco Path- of a Pathfinders scholarship. Bachelor’s degree at therapy. finders. She received a Sailfish award and a Charles Pinder is the College of The Ba- Michelle is the Provost’s scholarship from Palm Beach At- in his third year at the hamas in Nassau. He is studying computer daughter of Brian and lantic University. College of the Baha- data processing. Caroline Sawyer of Green Turtle Cay and is Shakera Simms is in her first year at the mas in Nassau. He is Marlon is a graduate of S.C. Bootle High a graduate of Forest Heights Academy. College of The Bahamas in Nassau. She is majoring in biology and School and is the son of Michael and Nadine Thurman studying primary education. chemistry, hoping to Rolle of Cooper’s Town. He received a par- Spurgeon Sawyer is Shakera is the daughter of Jackie and pursue a medical ca- tial scholarship from COB. completing his doctor- Theresa Simms of Cooper’s Town and is a reer. Dianna Russell is in ate at the University of graduate of S.C. Bootle High School. Charles is the son of Theresa Pinder of her third year at the Laramie in Laramie, Kenneth Strachan is Casuarina Point and Simeon Pinder of Nassau. College of The Baha- Wyoming. He will in his third year at He graduated from St. Andrews School in mas studying Spanish graduate in May with McGill University in Nassau. and communications. a juris doctorate in in- Montreal, Quebec, Waseela Rahim is Dianna is the daugh- ternational law. He earned his Master’s de- Canada, studying biol- in her second year at ter of George Russell gree in history. He is working part time as ogy and human genetics. Humber College in of Cooper’s Town and an administrator on campus for freshmen. He received his Toronto, Ontario. She is a graduate of S.C. Bootle High School. Thurman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Associate’s degree in bi- is majoring in com- Marsha Sands is in Spurgeon Sawyer of Man-O-War. He is mar- ology and chemistry at the College of The puter graphic design. her first year at Palm ried to Jeren Sawyer, who completed her post Bahamas. He is planning to go to medical She is the daughter Beach Atlantic Univer- doctorate work and is now teaching languages school in the Caribbean beginning next year. of Mr. and Mrs. Mohammad Rahim of Marsh sity in West Palm at the University. She is fluent in five lan- Kenneth is the son of Anthony and Harbour. She is a graduate of Abaco Central Beach, Florida. She is guages and is a native of Turkmenistan. Valderine Adderley of Fire Road. He re- High School and was awarded a Pathfinder majoring in secondary Erica Latoya Seymour is in her first year ceived a scholarship from Pathfinders and a scholarship. education in biology. at the College of The Bahamas in Nassau. scholarship from the Abaco Scholarship Fund. A.J. Reckley is in Marsha is the daugh- She is studying secondary education. He is quite active belonging to Toastmas- his first year at Palm ter of Mr. And Mrs. Darvin Sands of Man- Erica is the daughter of Ms. Val Cornish ters International, the McGill Choral Soci- Beach Atlantic Univer- O-War. She is a graduate of Forest Heights of Dundas Town. She is a graduate of Abaco ety and the McGill Aviation Club. sity in West Palm Academy with a GPA of 4.0. She was on the Central High School. Brock Stratton is in Beach, Florida. He is Principal’s list. She received a scholarship Tecuma Sherman is his first year of college studying music and mi- from Abaco Pathfinders and the Lorraine in her second year at at Valdosta State noring in business ad- Sands-Lee scholarship Foundation. Palm Beach Atlantic University in Valdosta, ministration. Amanda Sawyer is University in West Palm Georgia. A.J. is the son of in her first year at Beach, Florida. She is Brock is the son of Gilbert and Donna Georgia Perimeter majoring in secondary Andy and Clara Reckley of Marsh Harbour. He is a gradu- College in Atlanta, education, specifically Georgia. She is in a English language.. ate of Wesley College and was active in the Please see Students Page 25 Abaco Community Band. He was on the two-year program Dean’s list and was Head Boy in high school. studying computer in- Anwar Cornelius formation systems and Reckley is in his third music. year of college studies Amanda is the daughter of Elmore “Capt. Marsh Harbour Boat Yard at Pensacola Christian Forty” and Florence Sawyer of Treasure Cay. College. He is major- Erin Sawyer is in her third year at Full Service Boat Yard ing in business and com- Daytona Beach Community College in puter science. Daytona Beach, Florida. She is studying ra- 85-ton Acme Boat Lift Anwar is the son of diology. Bradley and Lovely Reckley of Marsh Erin is a 1998 gradu- Harbour and is a graduate of Long Bay ate of Forest Heights School. Academy and is the Nicholas Roberts is daughter of Mr. and in his second year at the Mrs. Reggie Sawyer of Sir Sanford Fleming Green Turtle Cay. She College in works part time at a Peterborough, Ontario. stable with about 20 He is in a two year pro- horses. gram studying a gen- Michelle Sawyer is attending Palm Beach eral arts and science Community College in West Palm Beach, course. Florida, where she is doing basic course work. Nicholas graduated from Forest Heights Academy and is the son of Scott and Susan Roberts of Green Turtle Cay.

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Students From Page 24 Mike Thompson of Marsh Harbour and is a graduate of Forest Heights Academy. Stratton of Marsh Harbour. He graduated Priscilla Weather- from Forest Heights Academy. ford is in her first year Dane Stratton is in at Pensacola Christian his first year of college College in Pensacola, at the University of Florida. She is major- Alabama in Hunts- ing in commercial ville, Alabama. writing and computer Dane is the son of science. Andy and Clara Priscilla is the daughter of Pastor Robin Stratton of Marsh and Myrna Weatherford of Marsh Harbour. Harbour. He com- She is a graduate of Forest Heights Acad- pleted high school at Forest Heights Acad- emy. She is active in the Dolphins Colle- emy. gian, a sorority at the school. Tiffany Swain is in Daniel Wiltfang is her third year at DeVry in his fourth and final Institute of Technology year at the U.S. Naval in Atlanta, Georgia. Academy at Anapolis, She is pursuing a Maryland, where he is Bachelor’s degree in majoring in political telecommunications science. Daniel is the management. son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wiltfang of Marsh Tiffany is a graduate of Freeport Angli- Harbour. He is a graduate of Forest Heights can High School and is the daughter of Academy. The Hon. Bradley Roberts, Minister of Works, was on Abaco at the time of the All Celestine and Robert Swain of Moore’s Is- There are more students away. The Octo- Abaco Regatta on September 21. He toured the new government subdivision, Central land. ber 15 issue will include more of them. Pines Estates, and was pleased to see the attractive, well planned subdivision which Shanna Thompson We do not know all the students who are is now available for Bahamians. is in her last year at away. We need your help. If you have a friend Shown above discussing the subdivision is Mr. Timothy Roberts of Marsh Harbour, Palm Beach Atlantic or family member away or if you know some- Mr. Bradley Roberts, a friend from Grand Bahama, Mr. Fritz Bootle of Cooper’s College in West Palm one in your community who is away who is Town, Mark Roberts of Marsh Harbour and Mr. Stubbs, Chairman of BAIC. Beach, Florida. She is not listed here, we ask that you call us to let Photo courtesy of Timothy Roberts taking a liberal arts us know. You can phone 367-2677 or 367- course. She was named 3202. We have a record number of students on the Provost’s list featured this year and we would like to in- with a GPA of 4.0. Lyford Cay Foundation clude everyone of them. There is no charge awarded her a scholarship from the Abaco for this listing MONTHLY Scholarship Fund. Washers • Dryers • Microwaves SPECIALS Shanna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stoves • Fridges • Freezers Washer Satellites • TV’s • Stereos X-Large FREE QUOTE FREE QUOTE Phones • Home Appliances $529.00 Car Stereos/Amps • Speakers • 22 Styles Fiberglass Pools SALES SERVICES REPAIRS AND ACCESSORIES 20” Gas • Factory direct Range

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Box AB20285, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Phone 367-5205 / 367-5206 • Fax 367-4018 Visit us and see over 200 samples on display Page 26 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 Duck Too Testifies In Buster Trial Torrid Little Harbour Love Triangle Is Exposed By Dr. Barnyard shallow dating pool here in Little Harbour. was unremorseful, explaining that once you and bites Duckie’s head off. There was blood The Buster trial continued this week in You don’t really break up with your girlfriend, have been with a Jack, you will never go and feathers everywhere. It was just terrible. Little Harbour with shocking testimony by you just lose your turn,” replied Too. back.” I was still in a state of shock when this van murder victim Duckie’s surviving life-mate, Probing deeper, Conchrun asked, “I see The court room went silent, a shocked pulls up and Buster jumps in and makes his Duck Too. Mr. Too was called to the stand that Duckie had a penchant for any thing that silence only broken by Duck Too’s muffled escape.” by canine defendant Buster’s attorney, Johnny flies, floats or is feathered. Did he ever cross sobs on the stand. “Why didn’t you come forward with this Conchrun. The renowned attorney attempted the line? You know which line I am speaking Recovering his composure, Duck Too con- information earlier?” asked the Judge. to exploit weaknesses in the couple’s mar- about, don’t you, Mister Too? Tell me, did tinued. “I pleaded with Duckie, please don’t “I suppose I should have come forward riage in an effort to support his claim that Duckie ever cross from feather to FUR!!???” continue this affair. What if you have off- earlier with this information but my shame Duckie was murdered by the Little Harbour Following a shocked silence, the court- spring, puplings, neither dog nor duck. De- prevented me from admitting that I had been mob in an effort to collect insurance money. room erupted in a cacophony of jeers, curses spised by all, accepted by none. I was still in cuckolded by a canine. I also didn’t want to Duck Too’s behavior after the murder, in- and epithets. Pounding her gavel, Judge Judy love with Duckie and I knew in my heart blemish the memory of Duckie. Yes, Duckie cluding a prompt marriage to Cherokee na- attempted to bring order to the courtroom. that this canine would take my Duckie. Little was a depraved drunkard, but who wants their tive, Duck Tree, and newly extravagant Recognizing prosecuting attorney Au Brie did I know that he would also take Duckie’s beloved to be remembered as the duck who lifestyle with purchases of a new Hinckley Clarque’s strong objection, the judge de- life.” crossed the Canine Line?” yacht, the Quack’s Deduction, and new Range manded that Conchrun end his outlandish “Objection, objection,” shouted a visibly The courtroom at Pete’s Pub was adjourned Rover raised suspicions in the small para- questions or show relevance to the case. surprised Conchrun. “I want that last remark until next week when final sentencing will noid community that the allegations may, in “Just answer the question, Mister Too,” stricken from the record.” take place. fact, be true. insisted Conchrun. “You started this line of questioning, Mr Duck Too, quickly falling victim to “Well, yes, one night I did walk in on Conchrun. The least you can do is sit quietly Conchrun’s rabid cross examination, admit- Duckie and Gilligan, the bar cat, sharing some until Mr. Too is finished,” replied Judge Judy. It Pays to ted that Duckie was a “problem drinker,” catnip. I didn’t see any thing going on but it “Well, one afternoon I was sitting on doc’s quite an accomplishment in Little Harbour, did make me wonder what exactly Duckie dock preening my feathers when I saw a a settlement famous for its world class drink- really meant when he said he was going to commotion on the beach. I waddled down the Advertise in ing team. Duck Too revealed that Duckie’s raid the kitty.” dock to get a closer look and there was my personality underwent unpleasant changes “Any other creatures of a furry persua- beloved and Buster on the beach, together The Abaconian while under the influence of alcohol. ‘’Duckie sion, Mister Too? Tell me, try hard to re- Duckie style. He was nibbling on Duckie’s liked to get loose as a goose and then all hell call. Did Duckie ever cross the line with a nape when all of a sudden he just goes crazy would break loose. While most people enjoy CANINE ???!!! duck sauce, there is absolutely nothing appe- Again the courtroom erupted. Judge Judy, tizing about a sauced duck,” he explained. red-faced with anger, threatened Conchrun Under more intense questioning, Duck Too with contempt of court. “Please oblige me NIPPERS BEACH BAR also admitted that Duckie was unfaithful, no this last question, Judge,” requested & GRILL great surprise in Little Harbour, a settle- Conchrun. “Answer the question, Mister on Guana Cay ment known for its blurred marital boundries. Too,” directed the Judge. Serving However, the extent of Duckie’s infidelity A flustered and possibly blushing, Duck Lunch & Dinner shocked even the most jaded observers at the Too replied, “Yes, yes, I am ashamed to admit trial. “Yes, Duckie strayed from the nest all that Duckie did cross the canine line. It all the time. Mallards, wood ducks, pintails, started last summer when I saw this Jack Pig Roast Duckie bagged more ducks than anyone, even Russell lurking about doc’s dock. Unleashed Every Sunday the best crack shots from Cherokee. At first and unneutered, he made me uneasy. There it was only ducks, then Duckie began to get was this look in his eye, especially when I restless during the long duck off-season. caught him looking, leering actually at “Snowbirds, Canadian geese and finally a Duckie, that told me he was up to no good. buzzard, Duckie’s behavior was out of con- Imagine my surprise when I came home early Hotels and House Rental Agents trol,” lamented Too. one day and found my beloved and the Jack + agents who have multiple cottages and houses “Why didn’t you leave this drunken de- Russell sharing our love nest, joined Duckie praved duck?” demanded Conchrun. style. ‘Beat it, Buster!’ I shouted, only later Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Man-O-War “Well, you have to understand it’s a very finding out that this was his name. Duckie Casuarina Point Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 Cherokee Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Marsh Harbour area Grand Cay Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Electronic World Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 The Best For Less! Green Turtle Cay Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Bank Apartiments 3 apts 365-4105 TV’s VCR’s Film Phones Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Batteries Stereos Tapes Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Stop by the store or give Eugene D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Weatherford a call at 367-2042 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Island Properties 9 hse + 365-4465 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Located on Don McKay Blvd. Next to Computer Creations New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Ocean Blue Properties 13 + 365-4234 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 Guana Cay Moore’s Island Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Sandy Point A & W TRAVEL Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Travel is our business Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Spanish Cay Hope Town Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Treasure Cay We’ll get you where you want to go.... Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 Walker’s Cay Island Colours + 366-0290 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Wood Cay Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--266 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 SUB AGENTS Abaco Shopping Centre General for Abaco Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Hope Town - 366-0100 P.O. Box AB-20283 Listings for the entire island Man-O-War - 356-6048 Marsh Harbour, Abaco Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Treasure Cay - 365-8507 Tel: (242) 367-2806/2577 Lubbers Quarters Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Green Turtle - 365-4140 Fax: (242) 367-3219 Sea Level Cottages 4 hue 366-3121 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 27 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 Burrows . 366-4133 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 Danny Sawyer ...... 367-3577 Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Man-O-War Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 David Albury ...... 365-6059 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 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Marsh Harbour Stop Light or Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Adventures Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Wed & Sat 10 am, return 5 pm $25 C&G Restaurant ...... $...... 367-3227 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Sun 11, 12:30, 4, return 11:45, 3 & 5 Conch Inn Bistro...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Treasure C. to Man-O-War & Hope T - Thur 10 am, return3:30 $35 Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 No children under three years to be charged. Charters available - Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Henry’s Jerk Center ...... $...... 367-5959 Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Jamie’s Place ...... $...... 367-2880 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Pinder’s Ferry Service • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy...... $14 + $6 Connects Abaco & Grand Bahama - Approximately 1 hour trip Everyone Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch) ...... 367-2615 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 Crown Haven to McLean’s Town - Daily 7:30 am & 2:30 pm reads The Mackerals ...... • Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Abaconian. Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Fare $30 one way - For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Mavis Country Kitchen ...... $...... 367-2002 • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Bus service to and from Freeport at McLean’s Town AND bus service to and from Marsh Pop’s Place ...... $.... + ..... 367-3796 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Harbour at Crown Haven. Rental automobiles at both terminals. Sapodill ...... $$$ ...... 367-2498 • Cooper’s Town ...... $30 + $5 Sea Shells ...... $...... 367-4460 • Cedar Harbour ...... $45 + $5 • Wood Cay ...... $50 + $5 Snack Shack ...... $.... + ..... 367-4005 • Mount Hope ...... $55 + $5 Snappas ...... $...... 367-3278 • Fox Town...... $60 + $5 Subway ...... 367-2798 • Marsh Harbour or Crown Haven ...... $65 + $5 Rentals Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 • Marsh Harbour Round Trip ...... $85 + $5 Abaco Marinas Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Dundas Town TC Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Slips Fuel Phone Marsh Harbour Ambassador Inn ...... $...... 367-2022 TC Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $25 + $5 Walker’s Cay A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Murphy Town TC Hotel to Sand Bank ...... $16 + $5 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F ...... 353-1252 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy ...... 367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Hope Town Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F ...... 365-4200 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Green Turtle Club ...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-4271 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Boat House ...... $$...... 366-0065 Black Sound Marina .. 15 ...... 365-4531 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Cap’n Jacks ...... $...... 366-0247 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F ...... 365-4195 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Club Soleil ...... $$$ ...... 366-0003 Air Lines Serving Abaco Abaco Yacht Service . 10 ...... F ...... 365-4033 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .. 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$...... 366-0087 Abaco Air - Nassau & Moores Island ...... 367-2266 Treasure Cay Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Hollywood Temptations Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Treasure Cay Marina 150 ...... F ...... 365-8250 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$...... 366-0095 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Man-O-War Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Munchies ...... $.... + ..... 366-0423 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F ...... 365-6008 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Rudy’s Place ...... $$$ ..... ‡ ..... 366-0062 Bahamasair - Nassau ...... 367-2095 Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Continental Connection - Miami Boat Harbour Marina 183 ...... F ...... 367-2736 Bay Street Rentals ...... 477-5300 365-4070 Pavilion ...... $...... 365-6185 Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F ...... 367-4000 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F ...... 367-2182 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-3597 Guana Cay Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ..... 954-772-9808 Marsh Harbour Marina 52 F 367 2700 Donnie’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F ...... 367-2366 New Plymouth Cart Rentals .... 365-4188 or 4149 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F ...... 367-2287 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Mermaid Cafe...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Hope Town T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Orchard Bay Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F ...... 366-0154 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within Harbour Cafe ...... $...... 365-8635 the Bahamas Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F ...... 366-0065 Man-O-War Hudson’s Delight...... $...... 365-8648 Spanish Cay Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Island Boil & Sports Bar ... $$...... 365-8849 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F ...... 365-0083 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Tours & Excursions Guana Cay Water Ways Boat Rent ..... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Marsh Harbour Guana Beach Resort . 22 ...... F ...... 365-5133 Hope Town Traveller’s Rest ...... 365-8654 Abaco Outback - by kayak ...... 367-5358 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F ...... 365-5175 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Boats coming from U.S. can clear Customs at Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Walker’s Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Treasure Cay Dive Shops Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $...... 365-4625 Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 Marsh Harbour Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals ...... 366-0065 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Medical Services Hope Town Rooster’s Rest ...... $$...... 365-4066 Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Wrecking Tree Rest. Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Harbour Café (ferry dock) ...$.... + ..... 365-8635 Treasure Cay Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sandy Point Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Big J’s ...... $...... 366-4020 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic ..... 365-0300 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic .. 365-4028 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Guana Cay Dive Shop ...... 365-5178 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ..... 365-8288 Man-O-War Dive Shop...... 365-6013 Page 28 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 New Generation Is Involved in Local Govt. By Isobel Sherman and more lighting in tourist areas as well as in all of Central Abaco. In his words Nicho- One thing he personally would like to do In a previous article I interviewed Mitchell beautifying the tourist strip from Wally’s to las said, “The barriers of my town and any is to teach people about native trees. He said Albury, a newly elected member of the Marsh the entrance of Abaco Beach Resort. racial barriers must be broken down.” someone introduced him to growing native Harbour Town Committee. Now I am writ- Keen on more programs for youth, Nicho- He would like to see a jet strip at the trees. He never learned in school about na- ing about his brother Nicholas Albury, who las said when he was growing up there were airport and a 300- to 500-room hotel built in tive trees and now he is learning about them at age 20 might be the youngest serving Town things like softball for the young to partici- Central Abaco to attract more tourists. He and growing them. Committee member as well as Council mem- pate in. He would like to see after school feels if Cuba opens up, it can hurt our tourist In ending our conversation Nicholas said ber in Local Government in the Bahamas. programs for the school children. He would industry. Young people need to be educated he would like everyone to work together and Nicholas was elected to the Marsh Harbour like to see play areas built where the young on the importance of tourism to our island to look at the whole big picture so that Abaco Town Committee on June 27th and was can go to participate in meaningful sporting and to our country. We need to look long can advance as an island and with that we elected to represent Marsh Harbour on the programs as well an other programs such as term, like ten years from now. We need to are helping the country. A very young man Central Abaco Council. homework help. He strongly believes we need be more self sufficient especially in farming with very mature and practical ideas. Nicholas ran because he says young people to have meaningful activities for the young and agriculture. must get involved in their communities, island and their country. He wants to make a difference. Prior to running Nicholas attended some of the Central Council meetings to see first hand what went on at these meetings. He repeatedly told me in our conversation Brokers that he wants to make a difference. He wants to be the voice for young people and he hopes Anne Albury more young people will get involved. How- Marcellus Roberts ever, he is very quick to point out that the (242) 365-8538 Ph young can learn much from older persons. (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax He said, for example, the wealth of knowledge that Mr. Bill Swain, Chairman of Town Member Planning, has in the construction and building industry can benefit younger members. Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists Admittedly surprised that the Marsh ROYAL PALM CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD Harbour Town Committee had enough confi- Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot dence in him to elect him as one of four rep- Phase I 3 bed / 3 SOLDbath - 15 ft. wide slip $266,000 with unlimited opportunity for building your resentatives on the Central Abaco District Phase II 3 bed / 3 SOLDbath - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 dream home. Directly behind is your present main Council, Nicholas is looking forward to the ATLANTIS home on its own lot. Two storey with 4 bed / 3 bath challenge. Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool upstairs and large living / dining / kitchen down As a member of the District Council his Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath SOLD stairs. Detached double garage with 1 bed / 1 bath goals are just about the same as his goals as with boat slip $182,000 guest apt. above. $1,169,000 a member of the Town Committee. Nicho- Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 "Sea Grapes" Directly on the ocean modern CBS fully las would like to see Marsh Harbour beauti- Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 tiled 3600 sq. ft. home on extra large lot with 215 fied. He would like to see Marsh Harbour MARINERS COVE ft.± frontage. Features 3 bed / 3 ½bath, fully become the “shining jewel” it is capable of Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool equipped kitchen, large living / dining area (open becoming. He would like to see the airport Garden/Pool View 2 bed / 1 bath $113,000 concept). Two bedrooms / living / dining / kitchen road beautified with native trees and flowers Marina View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $78,000 all face ocean side and have direct access to 2 bed / 1½ bath $121,000 beautiful garden and beach. Garage and utility in VILLAS main house with additional detached garage / work Beach Villa Subdivision shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with Garden villa 1 bed / 1 bath duplex, excellent rental irrigation / sprinkler system. $2,225,000 potential $181,500 GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES Garden villa 2 bed / 2 bath extra features “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. $157,300 Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest Ocean Villa Subdivision house with plans for main house. Dock with 2 bed / 2 bath special garden location with pool power in place. Must see. $369,000 view $260,000 2 bed / 2 bath with direct greenway access to ocean “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home, fully plus extra features $272,000 furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, Garden Villas 2 bed / 2 bath Starting at $260,000 living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. APARTMENTS Perfect island retreat for some lucky family $676,500 Rock Point four-plex, 2 storey CBS apartment building, “Island Times” 2500 sq. ft. modern spacious 3 bed / each level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 1/2 bath, living/dining/kitchen opening onto living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. Must covered patio facing waterfront. Double garage/ see. $280,000 Nicholas Albury utility. Extra adjacent lot. Total frontage 108 ft. TREASURE HOUSES $830,250 Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall It Pays to 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 “Seaductress”/ “Harbour’s Edge” Modern CBS 3 bed/ 3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, 80 Advertise BAHAMA BEACH CLUB ft., full serviced dock, 2 car garage including two New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay vehicles. Exceptional location and view. Many more Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool features, must see to appreciate. and many other features Starting at $425,000 MOTIVATED SELLER $1,200,000 Plus 14% closing

BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES LEEWARD BEACH ESTATE "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully “Blue House” One-of-a-kind beach front home designed furnished. Living / diningSOLD / kitchen downstairs, bed by the Architect / Owner for family and beach rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure living. 5 bed / 4 bath large living / dining area with Cay beach $431,000 modern kitchen, wrap-around deck. Many many In operation since 1997 “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island extra features. $2,100,000 New Commuter service to Marsh Harbour simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage Starting August 2, 2002 with half bath. Waterfront view from master VACANT LOTS AVALABLE Friday and Monday Service bedroom and open concept living / dining / • Windward Beach / Oceanfront beginning at $150,000 Saturday for groups of six or more kitchen. $430,500 • Canal Front beginning at $99,000 • Golf Course / Interior beginning at $25,000 $199* WINDWARD BEACH RT Palm Beach to Marsh Harbour “Seaclusion” Ocean front CBS house, 2 bed / 2 bath $299* plus detached 20’ x 30’ 2-car garage with extra bath. RT Orlando/ Sanford to Marsh Harbour House has wonderful view as well as prevailing Service available to other Abaco airports tradewinds $800,000 For more information please call Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. 800-849-6999 in the US or Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. 904 829 3605 in the Bahamas For further details and pictures visit our web page at treasurecayrealestate.com *Plus applicable taxes Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 29 Workshop Helps Parents Deal with Teenagers

By Anita Rolle Domestic Violence and Sexually Transmit- “We cannot always build the future of our ted Infections. Group participation was great. youth, but we can build our youth for the fu- Persons were eager to voice their opinion on ture.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt certain topics, ask questions or simply share With these famous words in mind, per- experiences they have had with their chil- sons attending a recent Parents Workshop sat dren. attentively taking in all that they could about At times it was like a roller coaster ride Family Life and Reproductive Health Edu- having certain aspects explained so clearly - cation. The venue was the The Learning at one point the parents were relieved to find Resource Centre in Marsh Harbour for two that a certain reaction is normal for an ado- days of intense information and training. The lescent. Then they were taken to another point aim of the Adolescent Reproductive Health and parents were shocked to find out some of Education Program is to contribute to the the things that are readily accessible out there reduction of unintended teen pregnancies and to their kids. Then another point is brought sexually transmitted infections among ado- to their attention and parents realized that lescents. The program focuses on educating certain behavioral patterns that their adoles- and training adolescents and individuals who cent might portray does not necessarily mean influence them most, such as their peers, that he or she hates them. parents, teachers and church and community Persons traveled from as far north as Little leaders. Abaco to attend and were delighted to be Presenters with a wealth of knowledge, joined for a portion of day two of the work- Ms. Sandy Walker, Nurse Carolyn Russell, shop by Mr. Hezekiah Dean, the new Dis- Shown above are some of the participants of the recent workshop which dealt with problems Mrs. Zenovia Mills, and WP Cindy Charlton, trict Superintendent with the Department of facing our young people. The workshop on Family Life and Reproductive Health Education spoke with authority on specific topics in- Education. Participants of the workshop left was sponsored by the Ministry of Education with an aim to reduce the number of teen cluding Puberty, Avoiding Teen Pregnancy, armed with enough knowledge to assist any pregnancies and to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections. Communicating about Sex, Sexual Abuse, adolescent in making wise life decisions.

• 2630 sq. ft. building FOR SALE • 15,000 sq. ft. lot • 2 story with air conditioned of- CURRY’S FOOD STORE fices upstairs and downstairs Customer docking • 4 phone lines Homemade bread • 2 bathrooms downstairs, 1 bath- Complete line of groceries room and kitchenette upstairs Frozen foods, fresh fruits & • 14’ roll up door serving full 2 vegetables story warehouse area Block & crushed ice • private water well • close to downtown Marsh Located on the harbour front Green Turtle Cay Price on request. Call 367-2598 Harbour, off Don MacKay Blvd. Ph. 242-365-4171 Fax 365-4072

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BAHAMA PALM SHORES - Two residential ELBOW CAY – White Sound - “Sand Dollar” – MARSH HARBOUR LISTINGS lots, with all utilities $25,000 each. ELBOW CAY & HOPE TOWN 3/3 custom built, sea to sea views, beachfront with pool.Under Turnkey. Contract$1,450,000. EASTERN SHORES - Waterfront sea to sea 34,902 sq. ft. There is a 85 ft. beach, good ELBOW CAY - “Oasis” - Beautiful estate. 5.34 elevation, buildable on both sides. Last one acres seaUnder to sea, 3,000 sq.ft.Contract home, fully furnished, available in area. Price $350,000 gross. private dock. $3,300,000.

THE CROSSING - Seaside lot, 22,972 sq. ft. HOPE TOWN - “Horizons” - 4/4 beach house, Great views. Call for information. fully furnished, excellent rental history. Beautiful view of the Atlantic.SOLDSOLDSOLD $650,000. DON MACKAY BOULEVARD - Hilltop, 3 bed REGATTAS OF ABACO - Ground floor 2 bed- 2 bath furnished, central air, closed in patio, HOPE TOWN POINT - “Bellfree” - North End room 2 bath, tile floors, central air, granite separate laundry room. $165.000. turnkey 1 bed, 1 bath cottage on 2/3 acres. countertops, major appliances, covered patio, qual- Beautiful views of the Sea of Abaco. Plans for ity finishes, tennis court, pool and beach. Price HIGH ROCK AREA - Charming and well-kept main house to be built on the point. Aluminum $199,900. 3 bed 2 bath 1,700 sq. ft. home on 124 ft. x 125 sea wall, private deep water dock with 50 amp. ft. enclosed lot. With all the modern service. New 20 ft. Albury Bros. boat, 13 ft. conveniences this house features a family room, Whaler and golf cart. $1,180,000. tiled floors, new kitchen, large master For the Best in Service and HOPE TOWN - bedroom, heated Local Knowledge “Oceanview” - 2,500 HOPE TOWN – “Coconut Cottage” – Adorable swimming pool and sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath 1,000 sq. ft., 2 bed 2 bath Colonial cottage with sundecks, central We Offer beachfront home view of the Atlantic Ocean. Across the road from air, tropical  Buyers Consultation Sessions with 3/4 acres of land. a beautiful beach and close to town. Tastefully landscaping and Very private and fully  Buyers Guarantee Service Packages decorated, fully furnished, detached garage. standby generator. landscaped. Fully $415,000. REGATTAS OF ABACO - New, fully furnished Call for information.  57 Years of Experience furnished. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo with pool, tennis court, $1,425,000. ELBOW CAY – North End – Large building site fitness centre and beautiful beach. On site rental MARSH HARBOUR - Triplex - comprising (2) with ocean view near sandy beach. $114,000. management available. Ideal holiday apartment in 1 bed x 1 bath apartments and (1) 2 bed x 2 bath convenient location. Asking $280,000. apartment, furnished, central air, good income. Call for information. LUBBERS & TILLOO PELICAN SHORES - Large waterfront lot on the harbour 200 ft. x 255 ft., great views, ideal FAST FOOD RESTAURANT - situated in down LUBBERS QUARTERS - Abaco Ocean Club, place to build a dock, partially landscaped with town Marsh Harbour. Excellent location, lot #65. 12,326 sq. ft. beautiful hillside building coconut palms, ready to be built upon. Call for reasonable business hours, great return on site. $55,000. information. investment. Call for further information. TILLOO CAY – Ocean front property in the PELICAN SHORES - Elevated waterfront lot GREAT ABACO CLUB - 3 bedrooms, master ELBOW CAY – Dorros Cove- “Summer Winds” Bight of Tilloo. Excellent elevation with sea to in very desirable residential area minutes from spa bath and family bath. Concrete construction, - Cheerful three bed, two bath oceanfront house. sea views. Rustic Cottage, access to power and downtown Marsh Harbour, all utilities available, fully furnished and equipped. Features vaulted Central A/C, pool, water maker, generator, close dock. $138,000.00 and 100 ft. on the sea. Asking $110,000. ceiling, full-length covered terrace with secure proximity to Tahiti Beach, two car garage. Fully deepwater dockage, finger and lie-along. On-site furnished. $1,290,000. TILLOO CAY – Choice Property! 4 water front BAHAMA PALM SHORES - Two residential maintenance, gated and private. Beach Club lots in protected bay south of “Far Side”. Superb lots 150 ft. from the beach, great sea views. privileges, good rental record. Call for HOPE TOWN - “Club Soliel” - Hotel, restaurant, elevation, sea to sea views, deep water with sandy Asking price $42,500. information. marina on 1.75 acres; 320 feet harbourfront. bottom. Access to Tilloo beach. Starting at $2,990,000. $125,000. Also interior lots from $75,000. www.damianos.com October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 31

lic to subscribe to their services. Wireless Internet Is Coming Their service will be multi-homed by us- New Program ing the fiber optic cable and a DSL connec- on ZNS 13 tion through Batelco’s phone system. Both By Isobel Sherman are broadband high speed connections. There is a new program, Abaco People, Their servers are constructed locally by on ZNS TV 13, which airs every Mon- Abacom and will include servers for Web, day night at 8:30 p.m. The program, a E-mail, games and authentication use and production of Radio Abaco, is a news are all operating on the Linox system. magazine featuring people and events on Other staff members include Sinclair Abaco. Randy Curry of Uneek Video in Frederick, Gary Alexis and Drexel Russell. Green Turtle Cay edits the video. Mr. Silbert Mills and Ms. Sharell Fox are the news anchors.

OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIESERTIESERTIES Sales, Rentals and Property Management G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Telephone 1-242-365-4234 • Fax 1-242-365-4636 e-mail: [email protected] • www.go-abacos.com/oceanblu On Green Turtle Cay: Bluff Harbour: Two UNDERwater front lots 140' total The beach: CharmingOFF furnished THE cottage on 1/3 frontage. Dock site.GorgeousCONTRACT views $430,000 acre with ocean view. MARKET Firm $236,000 • Furnished private home. Three bedrooms, three • 1.46 acres on Atlantic Ocean. 135' on beach. $480,000 baths plus caretaker cottage. 2000’ water front. Se- • Two one-third acre lots on Bight O Bay beach. 90' cluded. One acre. Boat ramp and dock site. Needs Abaco Wireless Services will soon be offering wireless Internet service which is particu- frontage. $222,000 each repair. Inner White Sound: Two bedroom suites; 3 bath: larly good for those who do not have cable service or a phone. Shown above are Gary Alexis • Fourteen lots across from Bight O Bay Beach. Water front on Inner White Sound. 1/2 acre and up. Kit/liv/dining fully furnished villa on water. In pris- on the left and Malcolm Spicer on the right assembly servers. Mr. Spicer owns Abacom Starting at $78,650 tine condition. Good rental income. $275,000 which is the company assembling the servers. • One-third acre on AtlanticOFF THEOcean beach. 66’ front- • Four unit income producing 2 bed 1 bath apartment age. MARKET $183,000 complex. Fully furnished. Water views. Dock. Laundry. Malcolm Spicer of Abacom is now start- Florida is owned Caribbean Crossings, a White Sound: Four inland lots within 5 minute Two years old $700,000 plus closing ing a new wireless Internet service, Abacom subsidiary of Cable Bahamas. walk of waterfront and public dock. $47,200 each • Three-fifths acre. FiveUNDER minutes walk to beach. Wireless Services. They have received their • Newly finished, furnished, three bed two bath house Owner needs to sell. CONTRACT $42,000 Abacom Wireless Services will soon be OFF THE license from the Bahamian Public Utilities offering broadband wireless connections and near Green Turtle Club. A/C throughout. 1/2 acre. Five • Stunning new home. Interior still under construction. MARKET All materials on site to complete. Truck. Golf cart. 2 Commission. They are presently providing will appeal to customers without cable or minute walk to beach. Very private. $670,000 1/2 acre lots within 5 minute walk of public dock, water bed 2 bath. A/C throughout. Views of ocean, Guana Internet connections by conventional dial-up phone service. They are expecting to offer front and Green Turtle Club. $60,000-$70,000 each Cay and Sea of Abaco. $775,500 modem while waiting for the wireless equip- 1/3 acre, 75’ x 185’, about 3 min walk to wireless service from Little Harbour through Quiet waterfront: FurnishedUNDER two bed, two bath Coco Bay: ment to arrive. The company recently was Green Turtle Cay. They are presently offer- with views of Black Sound. Use of shared private beach. $59,000 CONTRACT UNDER CONTRACT connected to the fiber optic cable loop con- ing Internet connections through the slower 100’ dock. 1/3 acre. $335,000 2.1 acre inland tract Green Turtle Estates: 1/2 acre only 125 feet 1.4 acre parcel with large trees and water view necting Abaco, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, dial-up modem which is fine for E-mail and UNDER Nassau and which extends to the Florida from ocean beach. Firm $183,000 $340,000 limited Internet use. On Munjack Cay: 10CONTRACT acres. Dock. 320’ on Sea of coast and beyond. The fiber optic cable 1/4 acre inland lot withinUNDER five minutes walk They recently received their Internet Ser- from beach.CONTRACT $42,000 Abaco. Good elevation. $300,000 through the Bahamas and connecting to vice Provider (ISP) license allowing the pub- One-quarter acre on beach, 125’ frontage. $183,000

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"Blue House" "Son Burns" "Sea View" Great Cistern - + 100' Waterfront on Sea of Abaco. 3 bedroom, Treasure Cay - 4 bedroom - 3 bath - 2,160 sq.ft. home - almost Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 2 bedrooms - 2 1/2 3 bath home - Terrific Views of the Sea and the Cays - Furnished. 3/4 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal - Private Dock - Fully Furnished - baths - 1,400 sq.ft. Home - Private well protected Boat #AB 0036 - $295,000. #AB 0072 NEW LISTING - $635,000. slip - Furnished - # AB 0068 - $575,000.

Elbow Cay - North End - "Silver Butte" 2 bedroom - 2 bath Green Turtle Cay - Splendid hill top one acre buliding site. Great Marsh Harbour - Cove Estates - "Laura's Hideaway" - Duplex - 100' Home - almost 1/2 Acre, 130' of Beach-front on beautiful elevation, wonderful White Sound and Sea of Abaco views. x 100' lot - 2 - 2 bedroon, 1 bath apartments plus efficiency - great Atlantic Ocean beach. Superb Breezes and Ocean Views - # AB 5094 $485,000. location and rental income - furnished - # AB 0044 $228,000 Furnished # AB 0070 - $988,235. Green Turtle Cay - Family Residence - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath -2,265 Marsh Harbour - "Running Light" - Commercial - Over 100' of prime Elbow Cay - Lucayos - "Yellow Jack" - 2 bedroom - 2 bath sq.ft. living space on two floors on 1 1/2 secluded acres. Marsh Harbour waterfront - over 1/3 acre. 2,600 sq.ft of Office or home - plus efficiency downstairs - 1/4 Acre - Fabulous Sea # AB 0035 $945,000 residential space in two buildings. Great parking and room for of Abaco Views. - Furnished # 3709 - UNDER CONTRACT Little Harbour - "Down the Way" - 3 bedroom - 3 bath home -530' of expansion. Private Dock - # AB 0042 $800,000. Elbow Cay - White Sound Area - 6.13 Fabulous Acres - perfect for harbour frontage - over 3/4 Acre - Solar Electric with generator back Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Spinnaker Reach" - 3 development or elegant estate - # 3697 - $1,820,000. up - Boat House/Workshop - 2 Garages - 2 1/2 private docks boat Bedrooms, 3 Baths - 1,300 sq.ft. Private slips for 50' & 25' boats. Great Cistern - "The Chandlery" - 4 bedroom, 2 bath lovely 2,200 Lift - Furnished - # AB 0065 $1,494,000. AB 0069 - $525,000. sq.ft. home, one acre of land - with cabin, called "Heaven" by current Lubbers Quarters - "Abaco Ocean Club - Lot 105" - 12,819 sq.ft. - Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of owner, perfect for studio. guest house or income property. 1/4 acre.Beautiful Hillside Building Site - Great Sea of Abaco Views. water frontage on Bay - 3 miles south of Treasure # AB 0025 $349,900. # AB 5097 - UNDER CONTRACT. Cay. Limited Number Available #AB 5069 from $63,700. Great Guana Cay - "Oceanfrontier Hideaway" - mini-resort Beach- Man-O-War Cay - "Outrageous" - 4 bedroom - 31/2 bath home. South Abaco - Old Kerr's - 24.69 acres - 327 ft. magnificent sandy front - 6 unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath, rental log cabins- 2,000 gal/day Furnished, Beach Access, Ocean View, Semi-Private Dock. beach front. 1/2 hour from Marsh Harbour. Suitable for construction of Watermaker - Central location # AB 0026 $1,275,000. # 2899 - $875,000. cottages or small resort - #AB 5104 - $222,000. Green Turtle Cay -104' x 80' Building site - # 3619 - $86,000. Man-O-War Cay - "Cézanne" - 3 bedroom - 3 bath Luxury Treasure Cay - "Honey's Home" - Windward Beach Road - 3 Green Turtle Cay - "Coco Sound" - 28 prime residential building Residence-Large,Elegant Living Spaces - Built 1998 - Beach bedroom, 3 bath - 1,600 sq.ft. home - 2/3 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal sites between Coco Bay and White Sound from 1/4 - 1/2 acre Great Ocean View - #2861 - $1,295,000. - Private Dock with Boat Lift - Great Canal and Sea of Abaco Views. #AB 5090 - priced from $59,000 Man-O-War Cay - "Gauguin" - 2 bedroom - 2 bath home - Furnished, Furnished - #AB 0066- $765,000. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay - Beautiful 2.68 acre building site. sea- Near Beach - Ocean View - # 3435 - $400,000. Treasure Cay - "South View" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home. - Canal to-sea, between Coco Bay and the Ocean. Good elevations for Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - "Pelican Point" 3 bedroom, 3 Front Location - Great Sea of Abaco Views, Good family home - spectacular views - Dock. Fabulous beaches on sound and ocean. bath home - A Marsh Harbour Landmark - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage Fully furnished #AB 0030 - $340,000. #AB 5067 $650,000. apartment - on 2 Acres- over 1,000' of water-frontage - private dock Treasure Cay - "Brigantine Bay" - 120' Canal front building Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - 1 Acre - 140' x 300' - Ocean with boat lift - Fabulous Views of the Harbour & Sea of Abaco site. Over 140' deep - Sea Wall - #AB 5068 - $180,000 Beachfront Building Site - super views. #AB 5113 $275,000. furnished #AB 0067 - Price Upon Request. . .

Derek A. Lee, BRI Margot Lee Christopher Plummer John Cash Roscoe Thompson, III Abaco District Managing Broker Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent Sales Assistant Retta Thomas - Office Manager Man-O-War Cay, Abaco Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Treasure Cay, Abaco Elbow Cay, Abaco Bay Street - P.O. Box AB 20777 Tel: (242) 365-6156 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0665 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Fax: (242) 365-6229 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] Tel: (242) 367-4608 - Fax: (242) 367-5452 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] www.hgchristie.com - "All you need to know about real estate in The Bahamas!" 7/15/02 Page 32 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 Chamber Elects New President Solomon’s Mines Announces Merger PROPERTY By Anita Bain FOR SALE Solomon’s Mines, a Nassau-based chain of stores with two on Abaco, is in the pro- • Developed property located in the cess of merging several subsidiaries into the Spring City Subdivision Solomon’s Mines retail operations. In order Lot #29 (approx. 75’ x 125’) to stay ahead of the competition, the com- Appraised Value $90,000 pany is planning major changes to their marketing strategies. • Partially developed property lo- Solomon’s Mines has been in the luxury cated in Murphy Town a portion of goods and souvenir retail business in the Ba- Lot #70 (a corner lot situate at the hamas for over fifty years. The company re- intersection of South Side Road and tails a variety of the world’s best watches, S.C. Bootle Highway, Southwardly jewelry, china, crystal, perfume and leather of Muphy Town - approx. 1 acre) goods and specializes in designer lines. Their Appraised value $30,000 stores on Abaco are located in Marsh Submit bids in writing to Royal Bank Harbour and in Treasure Cay. No details of of Canada, Marsh Harbour Branch, changes for Abaco were announced. P.O. Box AB 20417 to the attention of Ms. Joyce L. Coleby or Mrs. Sylvia On September 9 the Chamber of Commerce of Abaco elected Mr. Michael Albury of Man-O- Z. Poitier War as their new president. Mr. Mike Malone, the outgoing president, felt that he could no Subscribe to longer give the necessary time and effort. Also elected were Art Sands, First Vice president, Bradley Reckley, second vice president, Cindy Hayworth, honorary treasurer, Anita Knowles, The Abaconian honorary secrearty and three directors, Erin Pagliaro, George Riviere and Kim Roberts. Shown above is Michael Albury, center, receiving the gavel from Mike Malone, left, and Art Today Sands, right. The Bahamas Neurological Centre Dr. Edwin Demeritte will have monthly neurology clinics at the DON’T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT A SPARE! Abaco Medical Clinic, Crockett Drive, Marsh Harbour • Clinics the second Friday of every month • For adults and children with neurological problems • Neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG’s, EMG’s and others • Specific test can be made available locally upon request To schedule appointments or testing please contact us 242-393-5962 Nassau • 242-367-4240 Abaco Abaco Glass Company AID carries • Window glass cut and installed • Pictures matted and framed tires • Screens made and repaired to help keep you on the road! • Commercial store fronts installed and replaced MARSH HARBOUR 367-2077 • Yale Windows Nassau 393-7481 - Freeport 352-8071-8 In Marsh Harbour beside Western Auto • 367-2442 Rock Sound 334-2060 - Nichol’s Town 329-4184 - George Town 336-2780 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 COMMERCIAL Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES PROPERTY AND HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line AND APARTMENTS PROPERTY FOR RENT FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Marsh Harbour 4 bedroom furnished Harbour area or use your photo. Bustic Bight Resort townhouse for rent. $2000 per month plus Retail & Office Space. Located in Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 electicity and telephone. Located in a gated com- one of the most charming commercial munity. Price includes use of lighted tennis buildings in Marsh Harbour. Busy courts, two fresh water swimming pools, use of RENTAL HOUSES gym, beach and beach furniture. No pets. Call up-scale retail area, constant foot AND APARTMENTS 367-4990 for appointment to view. traffic. Ground floor available. Call: 367-3262 ext. 201 Sweetings Tract 2 - 2 bed/2 bath apts., fur- BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out nished including water and gas. $1100 month. Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- Four Guest Units Call 367-2660 ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Liquor Store • Open till 9 p.m. http://www.bahamasvacations.com Treasure Cay luxury beach front home, 3 bed, Phone 367-5995 • Ask for Ernestine 3 1/2 bath, sleeps 14, all amenities. $500 nightly. Sell for $2.5 million. Call 561-738-0996 www.abacos.com Cherokee Sound Cottage - 2 bed 2 bath, mod- • rentals ern, A/C, large screened porch. Day, wk, mo. COMMERCIAL 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse next to the Abaco Water • real estate Bonefish guide available. VISA/Master Card. Bottling plant. Not being divided. This fenced - • activities 242-366-2111 or 305-664-9471 PROPERTY FOR RENT in area has electric and phone. Great site for Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals light manufacturing, assembling, warehouse, • information with all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 Investment Opportunity over 4000 sq. ft. of whatever. 2100 square feet for just $1400 per • cost-effective-ads www.GreatAbacoClub.com commercial building space on airport road. Long month. Call Michael Albury at 367-2951 or 359- term lease. Interested persons write Store Space, 6658 Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale Tel: 321-254-4901 P.O. Box AB 20388, Marsh Harbour, Abaco pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- Fax: 321-242-1356 eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 33 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 PROPERTY AND HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Harbour area or use your photo. Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Abaco PROPERTY AND HOUSES Real Estate FOR SALE Agency Ltd P.O. Box AB 20955 East Bay Street Helping people find their EXCLUSIVE AFFLIATE OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Marsh Harbour, Abaco Dream Spot since 1978. Sotheby’s Ph: 242-367-2365 INTERNATIONAL REALTY Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, Serving The Bahamas for Over 50 Years Fax: 242-367-2365 Residential, Commercial & MUST SELL Residence: 242-367-2040 Located in “The Pink Building” REAL ESTATE IN ABACO [email protected] Investment Property. Royal Harbour Village Opposite Boat Harbour Entrance Sandy Point Dundas Town NEW! “Seashell,” Great Cistern Cay: We also have rental 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath Beautiful Bahamian contemporary home. 3 property available. Visit our web site to view these properties and bed/2 1/2 bath, wrap-around porches, 180o many more throughout The Bahamas – 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre LOCATED ON Sea of Abaco views, park, boat basin, pri- From Grand Bahama to Great Inagua Lot #119 Lot #25 STRATTON DRIVE vate beach. Craftsman built. Must see to IN MARSH HARBOUR appreciate. $449,000 Bahama Palm Shores. Reduced! ½ Murphy Town Dundas Town P.O. BOX AB 20404 acre home site with 100+ feet of “Parrot House,” Great Abaco Club: Vacant Land 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex ABACO, BAHAMAS frontage on fabulous 8 Mile Bay. Best charming, tropical style home, dock can ac- price for Atlantic Ocean frontage in 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. commodate larger craft. 4 bed/4bath, cov- 242-367-2719 Abaco! #6830. $89,900. Lot 78B Lot #18B ered porches, beach, tennis and health club FAX 367-2359 privileges. Gated community, fully managed. Bahama Palm Shores. Reduced! Murphy Town Murphy Town Top income producer. $689,000 Lovely 1½-acre home site, on Ocean 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant Land View Dr., unobstructed view across “Grouper Therapy,” Great Abaco Club: reservation land to 8 Mile Bay. #5731. Hill top 9,000 S. Ft. Fully furnished and equipped to highest stan- Sea Grape $49,900. Lot 67 Lot #38 dard. 4 bed/4 bath split plan. Dockage for larger craft and run-about, private and se- Treasure Cay Victor R. Patterson Casuarina Point. New! Approx. cure. Great family home or invest in rental Vacant land Memorial Plaza 13,000 sq. ft. building site. Close to the pool and earn $$. $689,000 P.O. Box AB 20123 beach, possible sea view if building up. 10,000 sq. ft. “Coral Point Villa,” Great Cistern Cay: Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Priced to sell! #7159. $15,000 Lot #65 One of the finest homes on Abaco. Custom Marsh Harbour: Waterfront lot on the Offers should be addressed in design, spacious, elegant interior. Com- Great Abaco Club. Best price for Sweeting’s Tract. Over 200 feet of frontage building site in the Club. Close to the writing to: pletely opens up to arbour, dock, deck and and small sandy cove. $100,000 covered terraces. 3 bed/3 full baths, garage channel to Sea of Abaco. Dock your boat at your door. #6255. $199,000. M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle and workshop. MORE $648,000 Tilloo: Shore to shore parcel in the Bight of ‘Loo. 120’ wide with good elevation in the P.O. Box AB20567 NEW! Bahama Palm Shores: 100 x 100 Great Cistern. Quaint and cozy beach center. Just north of “Junk Beach.” $165,000 Marsh Harbour, Abaco sq. ft. homesite. Paved road, electricity, front 2 bed/2 bath cottage. Red sand phones going in. Build up and catch views Elbow Cay: Beach front lots on the Atlantic beach. Grand views, secure boat For conditions of the sale and any other informa- and breeze. Steps from the beach. Level Ocean. 95-feet wide, coconut groves, mooring just off shore. #5259. $299,000. tion, please contact M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle at and ready to build. $15,000 $260,000 (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious enqui- NEW! Coral Point: 1+ acre superior home Marsh Harbour: lots on the Sweeting’s Tract Guana Cay. Directly on the beach, 2 ries only may be considered for qualified purchas- sites. Private community. Highest elevations, bed/1 bath cottage, gorgeous Atlantic secluded, unbelievable views. Potential for ers. Interested persons in Nassau may contact Ms. views! Deck overlooks the beach. boat basin. Underground power and phones. Impressive rental record. #6588. Delores Johnson at 242-328-7041 or 242-300- $69,000 each Green Turtle Cay $375,000. 2265. NEW! Susan’s Cove, Guana Cay: One of Ocean Beach Lots (North End), 1+ acres Guana Cay. Under Contract! Super the most beautiful and well developed hold- with good elevation from $245,000 ings on Guana. 1.34 acres plus two homes, side-by-side home sites just steps to LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT 100’ dock and 230’ of spectacular, pro- Coco Bay Lots, 81 feet on beach from the beach, close to all amenities Guana tected bay shore. $749,900. 1/2 acre hilltop $170,000 offers. Ready to build. #6596. $85,000. lots with deeded dock access, stunning views Bita Bay Ocean Lot 8.26 acres from ocean Leisure Lee. Over ½ an acre home also available. $95,000. to Inner White Sound, good elevation and pro- site with 100+ feet on the beach. tection from sea, spectacular views. $1.25 M. Royal Harbour: Gated community, solid Lovely view. Well-kept, cleared and property values. Wonderful building site, On the internet at www.bahamasinvest.com ready to build now! #5272. $233,500. Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . 15,000 sq. ft. with 150’ on the harbour. Sit or call 365-4271 Waterfront lots with private boat slips back and watch the world go by. Great buy Long Beach. Two story, 3 bed/3 bath in a secure gated community at $152,000 Marsh Harbour - Little Orchard, hillside lot, residence. High elevation, super starting at $195,000 Atlantic views! First floor 1 bed/1 bath Royal Harbour: Two adjacent building sites fantastic sea views. Serious enquires only. Call Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 367-3472 apartment. All offers considered! www.greatabacoclub.com in gated community. Single family, single #4032. $295,000. story zoning, harbour views, great Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on neighbours, safe for kids, very convenient. Crockett Dr. Call Mr. Malone at 367-2044 days Marsh Harbour. Convenient in-town $68,000 each Treasure Cay - “Paradise Found” luxury site located near Boat Harbour. Build Also: Scotland Cay, Eastern Shores, home right on your own beach. Search no more. single family home or income-producing Leisure Lee, Bahama Coral Island, Fantastic ocean views from every room. Gor- duplex. #6351. $120,000. Turtle Rocks, Green Turtle Cay geous new tropical decor with all amenities included. Three bedrooms, three and one half baths Marsh Harbour. 3 bed/2 bath home Affordable Property with direct Sea of Abaco frontage. All plus three outdoor hot showers. Easily accom- new interiors and finishes. Good water Select Homes modates up to 14 people. Two car garages with depth for dock. #6493. $590,000. Dundas Town split level house 3 bed/1 bath, Serving All Abaco apartment. Rooftop sunset deck and extra large 2 bed/1 bath with basement. Includes 1 bed cot- decking area to the beach. Built-in propane stain- Kathleen Albury-Cole, Sales/Appraisals June Russell, Sales tage in rear. Call 367-3177 or 357-6656. FOR SALE less steel grilling area. Paved semi circular drive with lushly landscaped grounds and and accent Telephone: 242.367.3262 Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals Marsh Harbour, rental property with 3 houses light all around. Truly “One in a Million.” Of- Fax: 242.367.3260 and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- on S.C. Bootle Highway just off Don MacKay fered at $2.5 million. Please contact Dr. Will- [email protected] 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the internet Blvd. Houses have 2 bed / 2 bath, 2 bed / 1 iam or Dana Domeyer at 561-738-0996 www.bahamasrealty.bs at www.hopetown.com bath and 1 bed / 1 bath. All have central A/C, gas stoves, washers and driers. Two houses are Turtle Rocks beach front home, almost 1 acre, Guana Cay - home with guest apartment. rented, one is owner occupied. Serious enquires fabulous views, gated community. Call 407- $185,000, neg. www.caribpro.com or call 365- only. Ph. 367-4111 389-6075 5188 Page 34 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002 National Marine Hosts Demo Day New Sport Association Is Formed By Geoffrey Victor discipline and friendship between the schools. The private schools on Abaco have formed Some of the activities that have already been an independent schools sporting association planed include softball for girls, baseball for that will govern all private school sporting boys and a swim meet to be held later this events. The schools that are involved are month. Other activities include basketball, Agape Christian School, Forest Heights tennis, volleyball, soccer and a track meet Academy, Long Bay School, St. Francis de that will be scheduled for the spring of 2003. Sales School and Wesley College. The main purpose for this association is simply to build Please see Sports Page 35 a better relationship through competition, Abaco Marine Props Propellers Reconditioned and Rehubbed Aluminum • Brass • Stainless Marine grade welding on Stainless and Aluminum Sandblasting Phone 367-4276 • Fax 367-4259 across the street from Abaco Outboards in Marsh Harbour

Royce Sands of National Marine hosted a Mercury sales team who arrived on Abaco on three new Panga boats. The Panga shown above is a 26-foot model rigged out with a four-cylinder diesel inboard outdrive. The boats are completely fiberglass and have the best features of many boat designs. There is a variety of models from bare-bones with no liner to those with liners and full flotation. They can accommodate outboards as well as outdrives. The boats are made by the Mercury company which also makes Boston Whalers. The sales team from Miami is shown above demonstrating the features to Mr. Sands, who is on the left. The team visited Freeport, Marsh Harbour, Spanish Wells and Nassau taking fishermen and other AAAvailable atatvailable at interested persons out for demonstration rides. DOLPHIN MARINE Green Turtle Cay • 242-365-4262

THE OUTBOARD SHOP Abaco Rococock Ltd. Marsh Harbour • 242-367-2703 Full Range of Reliable Johnson & “Our Reputation Is Concrete” Advanced Evinrude 2 HP thru 250 HP Motors in Stock ISLAND MARINE FULL LINE OF at Lower than U.S. Prices Parrot Cay • 242-366-0282 For all your concrete needs • Concrete Stepping Stones • Benches Ask about our specializing in • Planters • Storage TWO YEAR WARRANTY Mixing and placement of concrete • Bird Baths • Sand & Rock SEA HORSE MARINE for all phases of construction • Picnic Tables • Excavating Full Range of Hope Town • 242-366-0023 Johnson & Evinrude Parts in Stock Hope Town, Abaco Factory Trained ROBERTS MARINE Tel: (242) 366-0168 • Fax (242) 366-0122 Mechanics & Reliable Service Green Turtle Cay • 242-365-4249

CJ’s Welding & Machine Shop Reliable Aluminum, Stainless & Black Iron Welding Affordable • Custom Fabrication & Repairs • Fuel & Water Tanks S K • Gates, Railings, Grills • Outboard Brackets Watermakers, Inc. • Decorative Security Bars • Outboard Motor Boring & Resleeving 4256 North US 1 • Marine ItemsItems• • Cylinder Head Resurfacing Ft. Pierce, Florida 34946 150 to 100,000 (561) 489-0852 Gallons Per Day • Boat T-Tops, Bimini Tops, & Trailers • Shaft, Rudder, Strut Fabrication & Repair Prices Starting Installation available in Abaco by at $2,450.00 U.S. Cost On the waterfront at the end of Key Club Rd. Professional Service LTD. Marsh Harbour - Phones: 367-4011 or 367-4879 Fax: 367-4018 (242) 366-0112 Check out our Website at Hope Town, Abaco www.skwatermakers.com[;’\/-0

“Well Done” Water Makers Electronics Service Center WWWell DoneDoneell carries a complete line of RRReverse Osmosis Desalinators. Formerly Television Service Center Sizes start at 100 GPDGPD100 to 20,000 GPDGPD. We can install, service and maintain all of the equipment we sell Repairing: and drill the neccessary water and drain wells to supply the units. Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Juke Boxes & Video Games Call us today @ 367-4842 / 367-4841 Musical Instruments Marine Electronics Office Equipment Cash Registers Computers “Well Done” Water Well Services Microwaves FAX Machines Professionally drilled water and drain wells We case all of our wells down to the water and use Electronic Organs Serving all of Abaco including: Professional well screen at the pump levels. Get your well done Medical Equipment Guana Cay, Elbow Cay, Man’O’War Cay, today to supply your water maker for your home or business. Automotive & Marine Electronics Green Turtle Cay and Marsh Harbour. We also sell, service and install water makers Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices

Call us today @ 367-4841 / 367-4842 In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner TEL: 367-2830 October 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 35

Sports From Page 34 School From Page 14

All competitions will take place after school sent to replace Mr. Moss. no later than 3:30 p.m. The future? As Abaco Central regains its to The officers of the Abaco Independent previous reputation of being a first rate school Schools Sports Association are as follows: more and more parents will opt to send their Shannon & Beulah Mr. Geoffrey Victor, president; Mr. Brook children to Abaco Central which will make on their engagement on August 15th, S. Russell, vice-president; Mr. Chevance all of the problems experienced much more 2002. The couple will be married on Henry, secretary; and Mr. Keith Green, trea- intensive. surer. November 30th, 2002. Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT WANTED BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Island Manager We can take the photo within the Marsh Fyne’s Pest Control Sailing Englishman, single (couple available) for long term live-in Manager / Caretaker position. Harbour area or use your photo. Phone 365-8409 Cell 359-6312 Expert electrician, plumbing, building work, gen- Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 erators, water-makers, carpentry, computers, Stephen Fynes boats and outboards. Semi-retired contracts man- COMMERCIAL SERVICES Professional Exterminator ager, hospitality a specialty. Sailed Abaco 3 PO Box AB22214 years, here in Floyd and Michelle. Interested Treasure Cay parties mail Island Manager, The Abaconian, Big Cat Equipment [email protected] P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, or email [email protected] 21’ Wellcraft with 250 HP Yamaha. $30,000. Payloader, Dump Truck Call 375-9190 Services: Land clearing, Trenching Freight Service VEHICLES FOR SALE 21’ Seacraft w/ new gil bracket. Boat & bracket Foundations Between Fill, rock and sand may be sold separately. Located at National Marsh Marine. Asking $7000 OBO. Call 367-2326 Harbour, Fax: 242-367-2464 Nassau, 22’ Aquasport with Inboard/Outboard. Sound Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Freeport & Always a good selection of cars, vans & trucks. hull, console, built-in tank, storage bins, some Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 Haiti Pre-owned quality vehicles, competitively canvas, needs new engine. $3000 firm. Call Every six priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. Ph. 367- Willard Bethel at 366-0033 weeks 2111 The Lord Provides Hubert and Mary Thassou at 357-6707 86 Kawasaki Motorbike 1100 $1000 ONO. Call 367-2107 after 5 p.m. Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? 95 Mercury Villager, 7 passenger, new A/C, Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. new tires, clean in & out, serviced regularly. Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 $10,500. Phone 367-2992 23’ Formula with 225 HP Mercury outboard, asking $19,500. For more info call 365-6037. 97 Daewoo, low mileage, auto, A/C, 4 door. Also 150 HP Mercury outboard $1200 Asking $5000 OBO. Daytime 366-0154, nights Call Us for All Your Travel Needs MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 365-6383 23’ Sea Bird with 200 HP Suzuki outboard. $6000. Call 954-474-6549 or 242-365-5032 Twin Engine, Turbo Prop, 98 Honda Odyssey Van 30,000 miles, excel- Gym equipment - complete gym for sale. Single Turbo Jet and Helicopters Available lent condtion. $19,000. 367-4616 Ph: 954-938-9508 station York units, free weights, cardio, racks, the works. Bring offers. 9 .m. to 5 p.m. Call Fax: 954-938-9509 367-2992 BOATS AND MARINE Cell Ph: 954-647-8278 ITEMS FOR SALE 89 Mercury Tracer, less than 40,000 miles, 4 door, in great condtion. Fuel economy car. $3500 Outboard Engines - All Mercurys 31’ Chris Craft comm. with flybridge, twin Diane Fletcher 1997 Packard Bell computer, new modem, Contact National Marine diesel Volvo 165 HP. Cruises at 20 mph. Chartered Accountant Windows 98, lots of software $400 ______35 HP $1000 125 HP $4000 $40,000 invested. DUTY PAID Come see - Financial Statement Preparation 2000 Windows XP cable ready, CD-R, lots of 200 HP $5000 make offer. Andy Albury at 365-6037 Business Licenses software $650 Call 367-3875 Call 367-2326 38’ Delta Off Shore Fiberglass, 260 HP 3208 Audits and Investigations Specializing in Point of Sale Caterpillar engine - Turbo charged, 12 KW Accounting Software New building accessories incl 13 x 30 Dolphina Software Northern Lights generator with Luggar engine, Installation and Training pool / accessories, toilet, bath & kitchen sinks & faucets, tile, plumbing & electrical materials, 275 gal water, 550 gal diesel, 400 gal gas, 5000 Working with Nassau Cellular 359-3207 stovetop, refrig, water heater, tin roof, gas grill, lb. freezer, stabilizers, radar, GPS, VHF, small you in Abaco Abaco Cellular 559-8889 pumps, fans, light fixtures, many tools, genera- chest freezer, fridge, stove with oven, sink, hot tor, much more. Call 772-398-8798 for list & water heater, head with shower, air conditioned, [email protected] prices. sleeps 6. Ready to go. Reduced to $59,000. Call Peter Sweeting @ 365-6035 2000 Yamaha Wave Runner XA1200Y 155 EMPLOYMENT HP engine, 68 hrs, with trailer and canvas cover. Supply Depot OPPORTUNITIES $5500 OBO Call 367-3186 Hotel, Restaurant and Dragline operators - 4600 Manitowoc (Fric- 14’ Duroboat w/25 HP engine & trailer. Comes Commercial Supplies tion) mounted on barge for work in Abaco with 2 5-gal gas tanks. $4500 ONO Call 367- 2107 after 5 p.m. Blue Warehouse harbour. Call 254-381-3666 Government Subdivision Great Employment Opportunities Marsh Harbour Hope Town’s premier resort is presently inter- 52’ Houseboat 1988 custom aluminum hull, 2 Ph/Fax 367-2128 viewing for kitchen staff and bartenders. Day Volvo turbo 130 HP, dual prop I/O. 10 KW time and night time. Experience preferred. Con- gen. set. 2 Cruisair A/C. Recently painted and Call us or stop by tact Tom at 366-0095. Applications available refurbished, costing $25,000, fully furnished and equipped. 320 gal diesel, 700 gal water, sleeps For all your vertical and mini-blind needs 18’ fiberglass Abaco built boat, 85 HP 8, full galley, 3 staterooms. $99,500. Call Kevin contact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. Yamaha engine,”almost new” 6-7 months old, or Kathi 229-723-6352 or E-mail Sales and Service. Your Ad aluminum gas tank. Ph. 365-6061 [email protected] Bobby’s Fine Carpentry is now repopened Could Be Here 20’ Aquasport in good condition, 115 HP Mer- for business. Call Juan Bobby at 367-2184 or cury, Bimini top, center console, Awlgrip on 375-9978 Call 367-3202 hull. $7800 ONO. 85 HP Yamaha $2500. Call 365-6138 Tupperware - Place your order today. Call 559- 8206 or 365-2233 Page 36 The Abaconian October 1st, 2002