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The four of April, when Crown Prince Willem-Alexander has his birthday on the th th Bonaire Windsurfers in Europe 6 islands will also exchange infor- 27 and the Dutch celebrate Queen’s Day on the 30 . But they have been Queen’s Day/Rincon Day 10 mation and knowledge with the particularly persistent this year, with many in the media speculating that First Hamburger Competition 11 BES islands of Bonaire, Saba the failed Queen’s Day may motivate a succession soon. Peter Decorated by the Queen 12 and St. Eustatius. Dutch State Rehwinkel, a senator for the PvdA party and a constitutional law expert, Missing Dog (Charlie) Missing Cat Secretary of Home Affairs and was quoted as saying by NRC Handelsblad, “I have a feeling the abdica- (Zappa) 13 Kingdom Relations Ank Bi- tion will be announced sooner rather than later.” Going back to 1996 14 Unlike some European monarchs, the Dutch royals tend to make room Diving Bonaire’s Town Pier) 15 jleveld-Schouten signed an agreement with the Friesland for their successors well ahead of their own death. The Netherlands has Province and the four Frisian been a monarchy under the House of Orange-Nassau since the French Weekly Features Islands last week. The new co- were driven out of the United Netherlands in 1815, but royal powers were limited to a parliamentary operation will take effect Janu- constitutional monarchy in the 1848 Constitution. Still, Queen Beatrix has been deeply involved with Flotsam & Jetsam 2 ary 1, 2010. the running of government. On Island Since– Ekatharina ‘Katja’ Kachtchienko-Abrahamsz 4 Bonairean Voices (Bonairean Woman) 7 Sudoku Puzzle 8 US and Venezuela are major garet Chan, calling on govern- Bon Quiz #6 9 trading partners despite differ- ment ministries and manufactur- Sudoku Solution 12 ences in political philosophy ers of vaccines and antiviral meds Pet of the Week (Coco) 9 and harsh rhetoric. to mobilize resources immedi- Picture Yourself (West Virginia) 13 ately to deal with the rapidly Classifieds 13 An HIV patient in the evolving swine flu outbreak. Tide Table 13 Netherlands Antilles pays 33 As we go to press there have been Going Back to 1996 14 Bubbles-Did You Know (Turtles) 15 times more for medication Herman van Leeuwen photo about 800 reported cases of swine BonQuiz Answer 16 Venezuelan President Hugo than in the neighboring coun- flu in 19 countries, not including What’s Happening 16 Chavez said on Friday that tries. This appears from re- Mexico which has accumulated Dining, Shopping Guides 17 Barack Obama must prove he search done by the organization, James Mercera and Lionel as many as 2,400 cases, over 150 Bonaire On Wheels (Chrysler) 18 wants to improve ties with Doctors of the World. In Haiti, Winklaar. They have received of them fatal. Sky Park (Southern Cross) 19 South America after the two for example, the treatment of a special training beyond what a The Netherlands Antilles and The Stars Have It (Astrology) 19 leaders shook hands at a sum- patient for a year will cost a policeman usually receives. Bike Bonaire governments are keeping mit last month. Chavez, a stri- little over $400. The same an- police can be especially effective a keen eye on the situation and How to contact us dent US critic, has reduced the nual treatment in the Nether- in many situations, as witness the will offer the islands all essential Letters to the Editor: frequency of tirades against lands Antilles will cost nearly recent attempted assassination support with regard to the world- [email protected] Story tip or idea: what he calls the "empire" since $15,000. attack on the Royal Family when wide expanding swine influenza [email protected] Obama took office as US presi- the bike police were first on the said Minister Omayra Leeflang Print and Online dent in January, but he returned Advertising: Her Royal Highness, scene. The team’s first deploy- (Public Health, PAR). 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Richard Hart laying the first block for the new classroom building

Community support has continued over the years with major funding from the Island Government, AMFO, Samen- MCB making their first donation for the computer werkende Fondsen and SNAYDP plus Queen Beatrix and others with then Gezaghebber Richard Hart room. They have continued to sponsor over the years continued support from MCB, SA- BADECO, Rocargo and many other local companies and individuals. he after-school program at Jong Bonaire officially opened for activities in Antia these buildings were repaired and a Story by Jane Townsend and Alan Gross. T Bonaire will be celebrating 10 September1999. On August 23, just be- new classroom building and several sport Jong Bonaire archive photos years of operations later this year and is fore the official opening, Dutch Secretary fields were added for the current youth planning a big reunion of former mem- of State at the time, R. v/d Ploeg, helped center. bers. As a result, Jong Bonaire is trying Gezaghebber Interino Orphaline Saleh Primary funding to start the after school to find all its former members to join in and officials of Radio Nederlands and program at Jong Bonaire came from Sede the big celebration and reunion party. Maduro & Curiels Bank Bonaire dedicate Antia, but there were also large donations the computer room. “We want to find all the young people from Maduro & Curiel’s Bank, Radio who have ever been members at Jong Highlight of the opening year came in Nederlands, SABADECO, Stichting Bonaire so they can help us celebrate,” November of 1999 when Her Majesty Katholieke Noden, Juliana Welzijn Fonds, says Bilha Thomas, who is organizing the Queen Beatrix and her entourage visited JENA/FAJ, and Reda Social, along with search. “We know there are many in Hol- the youth center and met the 200 mem- 65 other companies and individuals. land, Curaçao, Aruba and other places. bers, the staff and volunteers. Also during And there are many who are here on Bon- the first year, a mural was painted on the aire. We want to find them and find out walls of the center by Tirzo Martha and what they are doing, and invite them to the teen members, celebrating 500 years our party.” of Bonaire History To accomplish the search, a special re- Before the official opening in August, union page has been added to the Jong the youth center had a two-month trial Bonaire website http:// opening during May and June where teens www.jongbonaire.org/reunion.html At attended for free as the staff and volun- the website, former members can sign in teers tested their plans and programs. “So and add their name to the list. The search there are members from that period who team will also be trying to find former must also be found,” said manager Chir- members via telephone, posters and word ino. “We have some of the names but not of mouth. “This is an important point for all of them.” Jong Bonaire and we want everyone to be Efforts to start the youth center began a part of it,” said manager Jona Chirino. three years before the opening with fund- “There are over 1,000 people that we need raising, construction and renovation of the to find.” existing buildings. Construction was not Chirino urges all former members or even complete until January of 2000. their parents to use the website or to con- In addition to the 10-year celebration for tact Jong Bonaire at 717-4303 or stop by the Jong Bonaire after school program, the center and sign the register. Former 2009 marks the 50th Anniversary for the members are also urged to tell their existence of the Stichting. Originally friends to register so the reunion will be named Stichting Jeugdwerk Prinses as nearly complete as possible. Beatrix, it later changed its name to Plans are now being made for the cele- Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire. bration and Jong Bonaire would like to “This program has been important to have several ex-members participate in many young people over the years and we the planning. Those who sign up first hope that as many as possible can join us could become members of the planning for the celebration which will be held in team. September or October,” said Chirino. “It “We want to know where these former would be nice if we could also find people members are and how they are doing. We who used Jong Bonaire back in the 1960s also want to know how Jong Bonaire and 70s.” helped them when they were in high The original buildings of Jong Bonaire, school,” says Chirino. “Some of them which are the gymnasium and sala now have children of their own who will grande, were constructed in 1959 and soon be members at Jong Bonaire. It is a functioned as a youth center for a number very big job, but if we start now we think of years. But by the 1990s they were little we can find most of them.” used and the roof on the gym had begun The current Sentro pa Hubentut Jong to collapse. With the funding from Sede

Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 3 hen I arrive at the started working as a shop girl. I In Russia, W house at night the din- stayed in St. Petersburg for some when I was ing table is beautifully set; there years, then the era of Perestroika young, my are flowers and caviar, a great began and it became very diffi- favorite sub- white wine, grilled barracuda cult to keep my job. All the peo- ject at school and a delicious salad. Everyone ple who were not from St. Peters- was geogra- at the table is looking gorgeous burg -like me - had to go back to phy. When I and happy: Katja, her husband where they came from and only learned about Kenneth, their little girl Koleta people who were originally from the tropics it and Katja’s Russian girlfriend St. Petersburg could stay. So, was something who lives in Germany and who’s what to do? I could only here on vacation. We make a Well, a girlfriend of mine from dream of – 12 toast and Katja begins to tell her St. Petersburg had gone to Hol- months of story: land two years earlier. She’d got- beautiful “I was born in 1968 in Russia, ten married there. She told me weather. It Ana Belinda and Manuel de Lima in Krasnodar, not far from the that a friend of her husband was was unimagin- Black Sea. The Olympic Winter interested in meeting me so I able because Games will be held there in 2014. went to Holland in 1998. I was where I’m We were a very close-knit fam- 30. I thought Holland was a from you have ily: me, my older brother and two beautiful country: very clean, lots four seasons. Katja, Koleta and Kenneth cousins. My mom was a teacher of green and flowers – I love So, one day I at a music school. I played the plants – and I liked the Dutch came to Bon- violin for five years and the piano culture. In Holland I had a beau- aire with three girlfriends. needed. But of course we wanted snorkeling at Sorobon. It was my for five, then I studied to become to see the beautiful island and so first time and I thought it was a children’s choir conductor. I we called a taxi from the front scary – all those fish and corals passed and worked with a choir “ I stayed in St. Petersburg (Russia) for some desk and then came Kenneth… and I hardly knew how to for a year. who’s now my husband! It was breathe, so I asked him, ‘Can I When I was 22 I went to St. years, then the era of Perestroika began and his other job because he also please hold your hand?’ So, with Petersburg to study at the conser- it became very difficult to keep my job..” worked at the Windsurf Place at his hand in mine I lost my fear vatory. However, the qualifica- Sorobon as a windsurf instructor. and I immediately had a good tion standard was so high – our We went all around the island. feeling about him. When we left country has such a tremendously tiful time. I stayed single and We stayed at Van der Valk’s He took us to Sorobon a couple we exchanged phone numbers high standard when it comes to worked as a shop girl at a store Plaza Hotel for two weeks. We of times, we went dancing at Ka- and addresses, and back in Hol- music and we have so many mu- called Hema (something like Wal couldn’t rent a car as it was too rel’s and we also went camping. land I send him a postcard to sicians – that I couldn’t meet the -Mart) in The Hague. After five expensive, so every day we He charged us very little money thank him for the lovely time. entry conditions. I was terribly years I got my Dutch passport. walked to town and went to the for the drives and did a lot of fun Then he wrote me back. If I disappointed and depressed and snacks to buy whatever it was we stuff with us, like when we went (Continued on page 5)

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 On the Island Since and he came with his belongings (the owners) were happy with (Continued from page 4) and I with my little suitcase – no me. I’ve met so many people wanted to see him and Bonaire container, no money, no stress - from all over the world, from so again, he would be very happy to and we started a life together. In many different cultures and pay half my ticket. Six months May 2004 I started working at that’s what made the job interest- later I came back to visit Kenneth Karel’s Beach Bar at the Cappuc- ing. For instance the Americans for three weeks. He’d arranged cino Bar. are very friendly and open and everything and had taken a cou- Then I got pregnant and we because of them my English has ple of days off and… we fell in were absolutely delighted. Two improved so much and they’ve love. months before our baby was born always helped me. We had a wonderful time to- I stopped working and we got To me, Bonaire is very special gether as we both love nature. married here on Bonaire on and exotic and I instantly liked We even went camping on Klein March 10, 2005. Our daughter the people. My husband Kenneth Bonaire. It was just amazing. I Koleta was born April 2nd, 2005. is an extraordinary person. He know it’s not allowed, but,” she After she was born I stayed has lots of patience and a lot of laughs, “it’s hard to tell a Bo- home. I just couldn’t leave her at respect. Many of the tourists he nairean not to do something. We the crèche; I felt so sorry for her works with at Sorobon have be- talked a lot about us – his life, to be without her mama, such a come our friends. We still go my life – and I told him ‘I feel little baby. But six months later I camping. We have a beautiful big like I’ve known you for a hun- started working again at the Cap- tent and we camp at different dred years.’ He said it was ex- puccino Bar and every time I places on the island with Koleta, actly the same way he felt. Three thought of her I had to cry. I snacks and a barbecue. Kenneth weeks passed as if it were three showed her picture to all the and I are also planning on open- days and I had to go back to Hol- tourists. I was so proud of her ing a lunch café at Lagun and as land to work and make money. and I missed her so much.” soon as the paper work is ready But… it was terribly hard not She cuddles and kisses her pre- we will start there. And we’re to be together. We phoned each cious four-year-old and looks at building our dream house here in Ana Belinda and her “kids” other every day, we wrote lots of her husband, all smiles and the Mexico neighborhood. It will letters and sent many, many e- shiny. Katja is sweet, laid back, take a while, but we’ll make it. mails, and after seven months I tranquil, open and warm- So far, I’ve been to Russia wanted to come to Bonaire for hearted; she’s grateful for every- three times with Koleta for her husband and to be on Bonaire. Of this world and Bonaire has set- three months, but I couldn’t work thing she has. She’s a lovely per- to meet her family there as my course I miss my family in Rus- tled deep in my heart and to- it out with my job in Holland. So, son. parents are still alive.” She sia and my mom feels we’re very gether with my I asked him if he could come to “As long as I’ve been here I’ve laughs. “When I was there and far away. But I have a big love husband and Holland for three months and if only worked at Karel’s. This showed them my pictures, my with my husband and my little my daughter not, I would come to Bonaire for year, April 1st, I stopped working brother’s children told me when daughter and I am happy. it’s something I good. But, you know, my hus- there, but I miss my clients very, they saw Kenneth’s photos, ‘We I will stay here forever. I’ve never want to band is a pure, pure Bonairean very much and also my col- saw him singing on TV; he sings come from this huge country, lose, not ever.” and he doesn’t want to go any- leagues and my Cappuccino Bar. great!’ They thought he was Bob Russia, and now I live here on where, except for vacation. We I worked there for almost five Marley! But every time I miss this tiny little island and I have decided I would come to live years; it gave me a lot of experi- Bonaire and I want to return as everything I’ve ever wished for. I Story & photos here. He’d rented an apartment ence and I think Johan and Mady soon as possible to be with my finally found my own place in by Greta Koois-

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Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 5 RUBEN PETERSIE STARTS THE TOUR WITH with a new mast I received the day before PWA photo A ROAD TRIP TO LAGO DI GARDA, ITALY from Reptile masts who are located in Italy. The winds were super for some hard core Sofa Movie Lab photo free styling except for the ice cold feeling of the water. Before this session, I could not really understand how people could have so much fun sailing all covered up in the cold. I must admit that if I had no booties my ses- sions would have been very, very short though. Thanks to Martin from Sofa Movie Lab for the nicely fitted booties. The rest of the days were more or less the same, waking up in the early mornings and heading to Malcesine for a cold morn- ing session. And if the ora blows we drive to another spot called Pier, or else we chill and have an Italian espresso, pizza and …. Stay tuned for the next reports. The kick off event of the year The Dwarf8 PWA /EFPT classix @ Podersdorf, Top sailors at Podersorf. Can you ID “The Black Panther,” Tonky? Austria.. Ruben Petrisie NB-50 spon- sored by Loft sails, Reptile Masts, Unifiber Simic and Akgazcyan. Akgazcyan was able sion all professional windsurfers could and Kamoana clothing to win all his heats in a row until he met the show their moves. Again Tonky captured “Black Panther” (to use his own words), the attention of the crowd with his unique TONKY FRANS TAKES 2ND PLACE IN Tonky Frans. way of pulling off clean moves in a natural, AUSTRIA’S PODERSORF WINDSURF On the final day, the weather conditions relaxed way. WORLDCUP were not that good. In the final battle be- The next stop for Tonky Frans is an tween the Frenchman Nicolas Akgazcyan Austrian slalom PWA event. Stay tuned for Ruben ready to go he 2009 European Professional and Bonaire’s Tonky Frans, Tonky per- the report of this particular event. For eight T Freestyle Windsurfing Tour at formed a repertoire of several kinds of consecutive years Tonky has been ranked Podersdorf, Austria, took place from May loops while Akgazcyan’s was based on a in the top 10 1st to May 3rd. Our Bonairean superstar, combination of several moves. The judges of the world et’s go. We leave for Italy in 10 min- Tonky Frans, sail number NB-7, currently decided that Akgazcyan would take first in Freestyle. “L utes.” Those are the exact words ranked 4th in the Freestyle world, com- place, Tonky, second and Italian Rai- Sapphira they told me on a Thursday night. Of course it peted in this event. In perfect windsurfing mondo Gasperini, third. Coffie took a bit more time to get ready. Then it took conditions he had to battle against profes- After the event a super-session of 20 min- us about five hours to drive from Munich, Ger- sional windsurfers such as Rossmeier, utes was organized. During this super ses- Tonky flips many, to Lago di Garda with the Sofa Movie Lab van which probably has all a surfer wants inside a van. Its music system was turned up to the max while we enjoyed the nice nightly views of the Alps on the way to that lake where the wind e pampered for actually starts to blow at 6am -yes, early in the B breakfast or lunch by morning-from the north (peler). Then it takes a youngsters in training for break around 11 am, then turns around and the world of the blows less strongly from the south (ora) for a professional restaurant few more hours. business by the Stichting The next morning I of course had a bit of a Project. Delicious menu, slow, mellow morning mood. The chilly tem- Good prices peratures kept me under the blankets a bit On Kaya Gob. N. Debrot – longer than everyone else. The parking place at opposite the Divi Flamingo Malcesine started to look as busy as if there Hotel was a World Cup going on. I just had to get out after my morning mood was eased up as I Open: Weekdays wanted to go and have a few spins on the new 9.00-14.00 chop chop fins from Unifiber. I was always the last guy in the water but sailing the couple of hours left with a bit of sunshine from behind the huge mountains made the temperatures a bit to my taste. Me, in a thick wetsuit with booties on …it could not be funnier than that. After the first five minutes struggling to get used to not really feeling the board and after some runs I was able to stun and pop out some tricks. There were some good freestylers around including World Cupper Mattia Pedrani. We had a small session and some chat about music and windsurfing.

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One could say that the silence our happiness and these social workers came back to Bon- imposed by the rules, roles and restric- our prosperity. aire with an intense motivation to rebuild tions, from both the cultural and religious And from this po- and enhance the social and cultural devel- context was broken. sition we will be opment of the island. Networking with much more in- people from all walks of life was begun, From 1984 to 1989 Nerry also studied at spired to contribute and the team moved into all areas of Bon- the University of the Netherlands Antilles positively to children, to the youth, to Most words in this article were inspired aire. Those families in need knew where established in Curaçao. The government adults, to humanity. What we give, we by Nerry Gonzalez herself as a member of to go. Teachers and sport leaders worked allowed her to travel twice a week to will receive. When we change, the world the Brahma Kumaris center. with each other to close the gaps in order Curaçao for the courses at the University. will change. Siomara E. Albertus to spare the worst for Bonairean children After she graduated in 1989 she worked Currently Nerry is a member of the and teens. as a legal advisor in the Legal Department Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual organi- Nereida “Nerry” Gonzalez (52, and born of the government until 1991. From Sep- zation (B.K. Center) and continues to em- in Bonaire) was one of the social-cultural tember 1991 until April 1997 she worked power women and the community from a workers who studied in Holland from Send your com- at the PDVSA oil Refinery in Curaçao as more spiritual-educational approach. Pro- ments to The Bonaire 1977-1982 and came back with the deter- a legal advisor but she was travelling back jects that have been presented from the Reporter, P.O. 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The Island Secretary the streets, especially of women, had to be is the only civil servant whose tasks are From Bonaire Nautico Marina N voiced. A monthly women’s magazine established in the Island Constitution and Digi OW! named BOSERO was sold for NAƒ 1. tal P is therefore appointed by the Island Coun- CDs, roce Workshops, conferences, all kinds of cil. She is also the executive secretary of Car ssin community projects and health issues ds, g the Island Council and heads the adminis- more were brought up during the 80s. Even trative services secretariat of the Island through theater plays (teatro FORO) con- Council. Nerry is a responsible and a hard sciousness was being raised. International working woman who does her job with commemorative events such as Interna- great pleasure. 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Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 7 Flotsam and jetsam (Continued from page 2) Sunshine Homes photo As part of Earth Day ( known as Dia Bonaire Government photo di Mama Tera in Bonaire) observances Raymond Boekhoudt has been there was a major tree planting in Wash- named the new plant manager at the ington Park under STINAPA’s direction. Cargill salt company Commissioner Elvis Tjin Asjoe (at right) had the honor of planting the first tree. Concur- rent with Earth Day was the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Bonaire Marine photo courtesy of Extra Park and the 40th of Washington Park. Go to the website www.stinapa.org to see the James and Vicky at Sunshine Homes “anniversary” calendar, where you will find additional festivities and their respective Me 5 " program for the first quarter of dates. 2009. Over NAƒ 600 was given to the Bonaire has numerous other organiza- employees who exceeded hotel guests tions which are concerned about the environ- expectations. Guests register that em- ment. They include: L.V.V., DROB, Selibon, ployee’s name on a comment card. Each STINAPA, Bonaire Sea Turtle Conservation mention gives the employee $5, accumu- Bonaire, Bonaire Nature Alliance, Mangas- lated over the quarter. ina di Rei Foundation, Donkeys Help, and the parrot preservation organization, Salba Nos Bonaire Sunshine Homes will Lora. Last week City Shop donated host its 3rd Annual “Open House” on an Aspire personal computer to the Pe- Saturday May 16th, from 9 am to 4:30 likaan School. In the photo Hamoudy pm at their office on Kaya Libertador Dabboussi and his daughter, Thaline, Simon Bolivar 26, across from Scarlet’s- hand it over to Mychel Cornelissen, the Flower Shop and Lee’s Bar. teacher who handles Information Tech- If you have a rental property, apart- nology at the school. 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ne of the manag- O ers of the Bon- What aire Animal Shelter, was this Monique, is shown hold- ing “Coco,” an adorable coral stone cuddly pup. Not only is construc- his coloring an unusual chocolate brown with tion used caramel accents but he for? has gorgeous green eyes. long, What a looker. He’s only A long about two months old. time ago, and He was brought into the not so far away, Shelter by a Good Sa- the southern maritan who brings in shores of Bon- pups who are unwanted aire were hus- and/or abandoned. This tling and bus- lady is known as “the tling with trade. Salt was the product being exported. The southernmost parts of Bon- dog woman,” an animal aire were economically important for the island. And I’ll tell you why. The Nether- lover. Lucky for Coco lands had been getting their salt from Portugal, but this ended when Spain went to war that she found him be- with Portugal in the 1500s. The Dutch needed to find a place where they could find cause now he’s in a safe salt again as it was vital in preserving and curing meat. The “pyramids” on the south and loving place with shore- red, white, blue (the Dutch flag’s colors) and orange (the Royal family’s color) good food and tender - were mainly used by the arriving ships to locate the salt pond where harvesting was care. Coco is in perfect taking place at that time. Even though these pyramids were erected to be used as health, having been ex- markers, they were also used on occasion to tie the vessels to, and abrasions at the amined by the vet. He’s bottom of the markers are still visible. The object in the photo is circular and is made been tested, wormed and out of coral. There are two of these between orange and red pan. One of these lies in has had his shots. The the parking lot near the Skol di Musika in town and should be returned to its original Shelter adoption fee of spot! Story & photo by Christie Dovale NAƒ 105 for dogs in- Find the answer on page 16. cludes all this as well as sterilization when he’s Monique with “Coco” old enough. BonQuiz appears regularly in The Reporter. It’s prepared by Stop by for a visit at the Shelter on the through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to Christie Dovale of Christie Dovale Island Tours. Contact her to Lagoen Road. They’re open Monday 5 pm. Telephone: 717-4989. L.D. arrange a tour, Phone 717-4435 or 795-3456 or email: christie- [email protected]. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

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his year’s commemoration of tors in an admitted assassination attempt zuki Swift crashed in an attempt to hit the day, following the deaths of the peo- T Queen’s day was overshad- on the royal family, died of his injuries in bus with the royal family during the ple at the royal parade in Apeldoorn, owed by an attempt on the life of the the hospital the next day. Four Antilleans Queen’s Day festivities. The speeding car, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands told the Dutch royals. were injured along with many Dutch peo- already dented apparently from catapult- Dutch people that she was "speechless Seven persons died as a result of a ple. Wilfrido Plantijn from Curaçao, and ing bystanders into the air, passed within that something so terrible could have hap- car attack during the Queen’s Day cele- six other members of the Antillean folk- a few meters of the open-topped bus car- pened." Queen’s Day events were muted brations in Apeldoorn last Thursday. A loric dance group Eksploshon Kultural rying Queen Beatrix and her family down throughout the Dutch Kingdom as a re- disgruntled Dutchman, Karst Tates (38), (Cultural Explosion) from the city of a parade route, then smashed into a stone sult. Flags were flown at half-mast. who deliberately drove his car at break- Almere were standing at the road barrier monument. In Bonaire the activities were neck speed through the crowd of specta- through which the driver of the black Su- In a somber televised address on Thurs- slightly more subdued than usual. G.D.

Marian Walthie photo The friendly Caribbean Homes traveling sign was visited by its young model Marian Walthie photo

The Lions roared and served great food

Commemorating the slavery days

A clever use of Agave for a fence A customer poses with the stand made of Calbas (Calabash gourds) Marian Walthie photo Who would ever guess this group is from Rincon? Marian Walthie photo

One of the essential spirits of Rincon, Emma Sint Jago Marian Walthie photo and her group entertained with songs Two young ladies in traditional dresses The end of a perfect day

Page 10 Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 lively group of competi- The judging panel had five A tors, judges, and specta- judges who evaluated the burgers tors gathered at Roomer’s Hotel based on Appearance, Taste, on Friday, May 1st for Bonaire’s Doneness (properly cooked), Use First Annual Hamburger Compe- of Ingredients, and Originality/ tition. Inventiveness. Upon presenting Inspired by cook-off competi- their burger to the judging panel, tions viewed on the Food Net- each contestant was asked to work, it was the wish of organ- describe the inspiration for their izer and BBQ–aficionado, Ed- burger. According to the judges, ward “Eddie” Thielman, to all burgers were delicious, but “La Cubana” winning burger hold a similar event on Bonaire. only one could be declared the After he approached several winner. After the scores were friends and family with the idea, tallied only six points separated Immense thanks go to: all were enthusiastic and eager to all burgers! Roomer’s Hotel for sponsoring participate. It was an honor to have Bon- the location and runner-up prizes; Contestants were: The Contestants aire’s Lt. Governor in attendance Bonaire Gift Shop for sponsor- Pierro “Tio Pedo” Cicilia, with to announce the results and hand ing first, second and third place his La Cubana burger over the prizes. The winner of prizes; Marc “Karkey” Abdul, with Bonaire’s First Hamburger Com- Future Distributions for spon- his Mc Abby burger petition was Pierro Cicilia’s “La sorship of t-shirts for the organiz- Mira “M&M” Mann, with her Cubana” burger with a total of 83 ers, judges and competitors; Paradise Patty burger points. Inspired by his trips to Unbelievable Restaurant for Milka “Oma” Martis, with her Cuba to visit the family of his sponsoring dinner certificates for BES burger wife, he became appreciative of the first, second and third place Michele “Turtle” Celestijn, the extraordinary way in which a burgers; with his Roomie burger burger is served in Cuba. Since BoTV and The Bonaire Re- it is a rare occasion that the aver- porter for their coverage. The day of competition the sun age Cuban is able to afford to eat was shining, the BBQ was hot, a hamburger, both the burger and The event was deemed a great and the atmosphere was vibrant the plate are adorned with as success and Eddie’s wish was with the “Ozone Trio” chanting many ingredients as possible to fulfilled. Plans are underway to customized songs for each con- make it an entire meal. Second organize a bigger competition testant. Rivalry was fierce, but all place went to Michele “Turtle” with more categories in the very in fun as there was a great sense Celestijn (81 points) and Third near future – stay tuned for de- of camaraderie amongst the par- place to Milka “Oma” Martis (79 tails! Story & photos by ticipants. The Ozone Trio pumped up the spirit points). Nydia Thielman

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Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 11 Foundation (EMF) launched in she gained valuable on-the-job 1990, was a non-profit effort to training in the hospital and col- our Bonaire residents re- House of Detention. overseas, especially in Holland, support various projects of recon- lected certification whenever F ceived royal decorations Mr. Coffie was always active in to return to their roots. She’s not struction of historic monuments available. Finally in 1976, over- this year to help mark the occa- the Bonaire community, serving a stranger to Bonaire, having in China, in addition to providing coming many obstacles that were sion of the Queen’s Official as Secretary of the Football served for 30 years in various sanitation and clean water. out of her control she obtained Birthday, April 30. They were Board, Vice-president of the functions at the SGB High In Bonaire beginning in 1990 her “care nurse” diploma and honored for their valuable con- Bonaire Protestant Community School. Mr. Stikker provided financial began working as a “district tributions to the island’s commu- and was instrumental in the res- In May, 1983, she became a and practical support for various nurse” for the Bonaire govern- nity and other outstanding toration of the Protestant Church member of the Guardianship projects to protect Bonaire’s ment for the next 25 years. achievements. in Playa, as well as many related Council and in July1991, its natural environment. His support In her work in Rincon Mrs. Lt. Governor Glenn Thodé, activities. His perseverance and President. She is involved in for Sea Turtle Conservation Bon- Domacassé especially focused on Queen Beatrix’s representative dedication are a model for all. many activities which improve aire and initiatives to begin the those residents suffering from on Bonaire, made the awards at He is the father of Bonaire the opportunity, education and Bonaire Nature Alliance are still problems with sight and hearing a reception at his residence in Reporter author Sapphira Coffie. ability of her fellow human be- fruitful. As a retiree he sets an and set up procedures to give Playa on April 29. Honored ings. She is the mother of Bon- example for other pensionados to them necessary assistance. She were: aire Reporter writer Mary Ann use their experience to help Bon- was a source of information for Koops. aire. Servisio pa Asuntunan Sosial (SASO-Social Services) and maintained close contact both with the organization and her patients. Her discreet and courte- ous service maintained the dig- nity of her patients. In 1987 she was named Woman of the Year. Mrs Domacassé is the prime mover behind the Pasadia Co- CaRi center and is currently on the board. Bonaire Government photos ***************** Cecilia Evers-Fernandes Nominations are now Walter Valentino Coffie - Pedra -Member in the Order of being solicited for next Knight in the Order of Oranje Oranje Nassau year’s round of Royal Nassau. Cecilia Evers-Fernandes Pedra Decorations and can be sent by individuals or Walter Coffie was born on was born on Aruba on November Allerd Stikker-Member in Ana Jolanda Domacassé- organizations to the Bonaire on October 2, 1943. Af- 22, 1948. Even though not born the Order of Oranje Nassau Member in the Order of Royal Decorations Ad- ter serving for 16 years as a civil on Bonaire, because of her hon- Allerd Stikker was born on Oranje Nassau visory Committee (RODAC). servant with the police corps he esty, integrity and positivism she April 15, 1928 in Noordwijker- Ana Jolanda Domacassé was Special forms are available from was named head of the Civil is considered an inspiration to the hout, Holland. During his life he born July 26, 1941 on Bonaire. the committee chairman, Robert Registry (Bevolking) a post he Bonairean community, especially exhibited enthusiasm and dedica- In April 1967, without much Sances, or any committee member. held until his retirement. youngsters. tion in helping people in third- education or experience, she be- Nominees must have carried out From 1980 he served as a sup- In 1997 she helped found the world countries, receiving high gan working as a “care nurse” voluntary activities that impacted the plementary official in the Public Ban Boneiru Bek (Let’s Return to marks at the national and inter- under the rigorous guidance of community for an extended period of Ministry and as a member of the Bonaire) Foundation to stimulate national level. His organization, Sùrnan di Roosendaal in the time and must still be active at the supervisory commission of the repatriation of Bonaireans living The Ecological Management Bonaire hospital. Over the years time of nomination. G.D.

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Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 13 JOIN US TO GO BACK IN ples) versus 73 locals five-year long effort to have Klein begins. Plaza Resort. When Parker pulled BONAIRE’S HISTORY TO - Coast Guard for the Nether- Bonaire reserved as a wilderness April 19 out the government was left having lands Antilles set up, primarily for area for the use of Bonaireans. -Five convicts break out of Bon- to pay the loan to the lending 1996 – 13 YEARS AGO. the purpose of drug interdiction. -Complaints about too many aire lockup, arm themselves and Swiss bankers – approximately -Gas pump shock: prices rose cars on Bonaire. Traffic jams are hotwire the fishing boat, Alslking, NAƒ 18.000 a day. The new sales ome of the top stories in about 10% . Per liter - Unleaded- becoming common at peak hours to sail out of Lac Bay. They ran tax is to pay off this debt. S 1996 were the threat of de- NAƒ 1.173; Regular- NAƒ 1.148; and parking a problem. into shoals and went hard aground. -Bonaire’s’ new and only velopment to Klein Bonaire, the Diesel-NAƒ 0.453 Leaving the engine running, they movie theatre opens and will bank robbery, the investigation -Bonaire rated #1 Diving from jumped overboard and disap- show first run movies. into the Parker Project-Point Ho- shore in the world says Rodales peared. The boat was severely -Internet on Bonaire very ex- tel scandal and problems as Bon- Scuba Diving Magagzine. Bruce damaged but the convicts were pensive because voice line toll aire’s population reaches 14,000. Bowker’s Carib Inn rated top dive apprehended. charges apply: $24 per hour! Port The Port Call newssheet grew as operation on Bonaire; Bon Bini May 10 Call spearheads an effort to re- the island did. It went from four Divers managed by Susan Davis is -TCB reports: In 1980 – 4,700 duce toll charges to $1/hr or less. pages to six to eight pages by the runner up. divers used Bonaire’s reefs; in They need an estimate of use to end of 1996. “Spot color” was Feb. 9 1990, 16,500; then 1995, 25,000. convince Telbo. added to its printed edition in -Winners of “What Bonaire “The government should control June 21 January. It was available by sub- Doesn’t Have and Doesn’t the developers and make laws to -(Fundashon Preservashon scription: $25 for 12 issues mailed Want” Contest – Many of the protect the underwater life. Bon- Klein Boneiru (FPKB) set up to anywhere in the world. In Febru- entries had a message: The rela- aire’s fringing reef is the keystone save the small island from devel- ary the first actual photo (in black tively unspoiled Bonaire environ- of its economic life. A sewage opment. (In 1999 the FKPD pre- in white) appeared. New columns ment must be preserved, protected treatment plant must be built, lim- vailed and “transferred” Klein were introduced: “Dive Site of the and improved. Several focused on its put on the number of motor Bonaire to the Bonaire Govern- Week by The Crab;” “Our Man off the negative impact of the automo- vehicles, upgrade the Marine Park ment with the proviso that it never Playa,” “Marine Park Roundup,” Port Call photo shows baby bile on the island. Some entries: 24 Christopher Romijn with cap- organization and more.” be developed) “Bonaire’s Yachting Tourists by hour convenience stores, 6 lanes of -Maritime -Permission has been given to Carol Neymeyer, Dr. George tion, “Get Klein Bonaire back anything, advertising from planes, for Christopher” Museum’s dredge and clean out Lagoen. Buckley’s series on “Little Known bridge to Klein Bonaire, commuter inaugural July 12 Facts of Bonaire’s Marine Life traffic, gun shop, hurricanes, Mar. 8 Board of Di- -New sales tax is law. For exam- and Reef,” a series of stories by iguana farm, jetski rentals, Marine- -Get Klein Back! On September rectors got ple, tax on restaurant meal is 6% Capt. Don and “Sea Scene” with land, McDonalds, parking meters, 1, 1868, the Dutch government together to -TCB petitions American Air- Kralendijk Tides. parasailing, refineries, sales tax, sold it to Angel Jeserun and ever revitalize the lines to fly to Bonaire During the year the number of segregation, spearfishing, steel since it’s been in private hands, campaign to July 19 yachts in port varied from 41 to a mill, subways, the Marlboro Man, one of which is Maurice Neme. It set up a mari- -MCB bank introduces free record 111 in October. Bonaire topless bars, traffic lights, turtle is the moral obligation of the pre- time museum touch-tone banking and bill paying became known as the place for soup. Ann Joseph and associates sent Dutch government to correct for the island. by phone -Telebanking. yachts to hide from hurricanes. wins the contest the mistake of the past (The campaign Perhaps the last -Trouble in the streets of Cura- Here’s a retrospective of some -Island Council says that the Mar. 15 failed and the remaining part of çao due to new sales tax of the news as it appeared in Port NAƒ 120.000 in dive tag fees col- -Saving Klein Bonaire –Support museum was the Eagle-a bow July 26 Call (previous name of The Bon- lected by Stinapa will be for Ma- grows. Marine Park Manager re- never real- fitting from The -New doctors – resident surgeon aire Reporter) in 1996. rine Park use only. Money from ports inquiries from Nature Con- ized.) Reporter me- Dr. Bender, visiting surgeon from mento box. the diving fees had been diverted servancy, World Wildlife, private May 24 Curaçao, Dr. van der Veen, and individuals sympathetic to preser- Jan.5 for other uses, but legislation says -The sail- Dr. Trieste, resident anesthetist. vation. Minister of Tourism Jopie -Web lowers rates as of first of the $10 fee will be for the exclu- fishing boat Eagle to be rebuilt as Operating room at San Fran- Abraham opposed to any develop- year for hotels only: 22.7 NAƒ sive use of the Marine Park. the first project of the Bonaire cisco Hospital finally a reality. ment on Klein. Extra newspaper cents per kilowatt hour for electric- -Newly paved tourist road Maritime Museum. (Unfortunately August 16 believes the Dutch government ity and 8.l NAƒ per cubic meter of along the west coast the money needed never material- -Klein Bonaire Video being must buy it back and return it to water… significantly lower than -TCB says 60,000 tourists (US- ized and the Eagle continued to shot by Matt Sellars, news direc- the people of the Antilles. (Is what homeowners’ rates. 45%; Europe-34%) took vacation deteriorate and the scraps had to be tor of WCIV-TV -Charleston, ultimately occurred in 1999.) Jan. 12 in Bonaire in 1995. ( It wasn’t hauled away.) N.C. ABC Network Affiliate. (The -New taxes coming: 50% in- -“The Liners are Coming” – until 2007 that tourist arrivals -A special team of investigators video caught the attention of envi- crease in room tax will hit next Fastest cruise ship built in last 25 again matched those figures) on the island trying to get to the ronmental officials in Holland and month. Being considered by Island years, Oriana, will visit Bonaire. -Big thanks to ZeeZicht and Ka- bottom of the Parker Project- was considered key to obtaining Council are an increase in the air- Six luxury liners will make their rel’s Beach Bar for providing din- Point Hotel scandal. Five years support from the WWF and the port departure and new taxes on initial call, thanks to Bonaire ghy tie up and trash disposal to ago the Government of the Antil- Dutch government.) tourists arriving by boats. Cruise Association (shipping visiting yachts. (Stopped in 2008) les, with the backing of Holland, -AKZO-Nobel of Arnhem, The -International Fishing Tourna- agents, businessmen, TCB, BON- Feb. 16 guaranteed a loan to Robert Netherlands, sells its salt indus- ment will mark Bonaire’s first HATA, Kralendijk Port Services & -“Bank Robbers Escape by Parker, a hotelier from the US, to tries to US company, Cargill. Tag and Release tournament – Bonaire Tours). Bonaire Shipping Speedboat.” On Thursday, Febru- build a 5-star resort hotel near the Sept. 13 only required for billfish under 200 Manager Gustowski has two ships ary 8, shortly after 8 am, five heav- airport in the area locally called -Economist Theo Tijssen, one of lbs. a week as his goal. ily armed men entered the main Flamingo Paradise. The project the original directors of BOPEC -Bonaire Shipping’s Steve Gus- -The Central Bank of the Neth- branch of MCB in Playa, told eve- was built by Stephany Construc- and an executive with Bonaire towski’s aim of two cruise ships erland Antilles is broke. (The ryone to lie down and emptied the tion, an Italian firm. An interna- Trading, will begin working for in Bonaire a week was been ex- IMF bailed them out later) cashiers’ tills. The vault time lock tional staff was hired and brought the Island Government as a con- ceeded. -Bonaire’s population is now hadn’t opened yet. A woman cus- to the island. Training of local sultant. Mr. Tijssen favors eco- - The Bonaire Windsurfing more than 14,000. (In 2008 the tomer entered the bank and a gun- people was begun. But completion nomic separation of Bonaire Place set to open next month – a Bonaire population has finally man shot her in the leg. A security dragged on. Then, just before the from Curaçao and operating partnership of Patun Sarogosa, returned to this level) guard was hit over the head and hotel was to open, Parker pulled Bonaire on a US dollar standard. Elvis “Piskichi” Martinus and -1,435 people moved to Bonaire knocked to the floor. An em- out, saying he’d run out of money (That is set to happen next year) Roger’s Windsurfing of Aruba. in 1995. (1,652 arrived in 2008) ployee phoned police but manage- and had sold to new owners, who -New law passed to make busi- -Late season cold front causes Jan. 19 ment was reluctant to call in turned out to be his cronies who ness of government more open to swells, mild wind reversals and - A sales tax is in the works, the armed response because of the proceeded to shut the project the people: Lei di Gobernashon heavy rain, causing beach erosion, room tax is set to rise, surcharges possibility of a hostage situation down. Large debts were left un- Transparante. (Really?) smashed private piers in Belnem on parcels arriving by sea or air. developing. They got NAƒ 39.000 paid to local businesses, employ- Sept. 27 area and damaged corals on the Prices at gas stations are slightly and $4,000 plus the customers’ ees were owed salaries, and there -Thousands of comments con- west side of Bonaire and Klein higher. money. seemed no way to collect. The demning any plan to develop a Bonaire. -BOPEC (oil terminal) and ARM Feb. 23 hotel, filled with furniture and resort on Klein Bonaire are being April 1 (Antillean Rice Mills) shipped -Klein Bonaire in Peril- Klein looking complete to a quick channeled to the TCB office by -First April Fools edition of record amounts of their products. Bonaire Development Company, a glance, remained closed for years Rodales Scuba Diving Magazine Port Call. (last edition was in -More foreigners than locals consortium of unnamed investors, until it was purchased last year Oct. 4 2007) married in Bonaire last year: 77 has requested a permit for con- (1995) at a fraction of its construc- -Buddy Dive opens the island’s -Another English language non-islanders (69 were Dutch cou- struction of a resort on the east end tion costs by the Dutch van der (Continued on page 16) of the island. (This is the start of a weekly, Arco, by Michiel Bijkerk, Valk hotel chain and opened as the

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Dee Scarr photo ISPS plan. The regular presence of divers, who can report conditions, gives multiple underwater eyes to the Harbourmas- ter’s Office and to the BNMP. On at least one occasion, evidence provided by divers enabled the BNMP to fine a ship that had dumped over 100 pounds of bro- ken glass and other trash while docked at the Pier. Marine Park rangers and volun- teer divers removed the debris. Taking those last two sections into ac- count, it should be no surprise that I think the time for action is wa-a-ay before the renovations are completed. I think the time for action is now. Can you spot the Scorpion- We who want to dive the Pier must make fish under the pier? it clear we support the Harbormaster’s Office. We must make it clear we are willing to Releasing a tagged Green sea turtle

DIVING BONAIRE’S CHICU MER- pipes dangle above the Dee Scarr photo CELINA WHARF (AKA NORTH PIER AKA bottom and/or rest on TOWN PIER AKA OLD PIER) the bottom. For safety To all of you New England snowbirds reasons, our Harbor- out there: that the Open Letter to Bonaire Divers: master’s Office closed Did You Know... the Pier to recreational same sea turtles that can be seen off the coast onaire’s Old Pier is one of the best diving after Omar, of Bonaire travel thousands of miles each year B -known individual dive sites in the until the area is to feed in the frigid waters of the North Atlan- world, for good reason. More than 200 cleared. The decision tic? That's right, tropical climates are not the pilings host flourishing communities of has been made to clear only place you can go to enjoy these gentle attached life, all in water shallower than the pipes and cables as creatures. Of the four species of sea turtles that 35’. Resident sponges display colors part of soon-to-begin visit Bonaire, the Leatherback sea turtle is by from purple through red and on to yellow renovations, which are far the largest and most hearty of them all. and green, and their shapes include single expected to be com- They can grow up to 3 meters long (9 feet) and and multiple tubes, flat encrustations, and pleted next year. A Flame lobster checking out divers. weigh up to 700kg (1,540lbs.). That's as much mini-volcanoes. Brilliantly-hued orange I’m worried that this as three full-grown donkeys! After nesting in cup coral clusters fill in much of the pil- could be a good time to prohibit diving at pay a fee to dive the Pier. the Caribbean, Atlantic Leatherbacks begin ing surfaces between sponges. Reef- the Pier entirely. After all, from the gov- We must make it clear we are willing to their long journey north to the rich feeding building corals, Christmas tree worms ernment’s perspective, prohibiting all act to maintain and protect the life grounds off the coasts of places like Massa- and other critters take up the space that’s diving at the Pier is easier than allowing beneath the Pier. chusetts, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. left. Residing in the nooks and crannies any diving there. No longer would em- Those of us who are interested in work- They have even been spotted as far north as of the encrusted pilings are the mobile ployee time or other expenses be in- ing toward these goals should work to- the St. Lawrence River near Quebec. Leather- residents: arrow crabs and decorator curred. A prohibition also eliminates any gether, don’t you think? We can combine back sea turtles are the only reptile that can crabs, banded coral shrimp and red issues with divers distressed at not being our ideas and talents and come up with a live in the cold temperatures found in those backed cleaner shrimp. Four different permitted to dive the Pier because of un- program that will help everyone. regions. Although the turtles can withstand octopus species reside beneath the Pier, expected ship arrivals or other schedule If you’re interested in joining the cause these harsh environments, many do not survive along with more spotted drums than I changes. of keeping Pier diving open on Bonaire – the nets of the North Atlantic fishing fleets. ever see on a reef. Fairy basslets flutter My response to these (not-yet-heard) regardless of whether you’re a working That is why it is important for everyone to alongside pilings in water as shallow as a arguments is that allowing folks to dive instructor or guide, a resident of Bonaire, know that turtles need to be protected in every few feet. the Pier has real value to Bonaire: or a visitor -- please contact me by e-mail I first dived the Pier on October 8th, The Pier is an incredible dive, so it en- by May 31, 2009: part of the ocean if we want to continue enjoy- 1980. The more unusual sights I’ve seen hances the Bonaire experience for hun- [email protected]. Once we know ing their presence on our tropical vacations. there include a manta ray, a southern dreds of divers a year. who we are we can begin preparing for Marylou Hildebrand stingray, and a spotted eagle ray, spotted Realizing that this incredible dive takes action. spoon-nosed eels, squid mating and the place beneath a functioning commer- Hope to hear from you! Hildebrand is a senior female depositing her egg clusters. The cial Pier enhances people’s opinion of Dee Scarr at the University of Cali- only black brotula I’ve ever seen in the the wonderful marine environment sur- fornia, San Diego, ma- wild. The first umbrella snail I’ve ever rounding our island, and of the wonderful Underwater naturalist Dee Scarr is the joring in ecology, be- seen, and, a couple of years later, a pair work of the BNMP in protecting it. recipient of numerous awards for her havior, and evolution. of them mating. A diver wearing a Hal- The fact that permitting diving beneath coral reef conservation She is currently studying loween mask over his scuba mask. this commercial Pier is part of Bon- efforts. Her “Touch the at the CIEE Research Pier diving supports its own mini- aire’s International Shipping and Port Sea” guided dives are legendary. Catch her Station and can be seen economy: dive masters earn extra income Security Plan emphasizes Bonaire’s multimedia show at snorkeling every by guiding divers in this remarkable habi- commitment to divers. It would have Captain Don’s Habitat Wednesday with Sea Turtle Conservation Bon- tat. In each of the past few years, thou- been very easy for Bonaire to ban diving Resort Mondays at 8:30 aire, looking for sea turtles of course. sands of divers have explored the under- under its commercial piers as part of its pm. water world of the Pier. Pier diving has also caused unexpected expenses for the Harbormaster’s Office: www.evelinebodymindspirit.com just the cost of paper and fax materials Fresh ORGANIC body scrubs & for dive permits—required for interna- tional security since 2005—actually PURE glycerin soaps ~ beautiful pushed the HMO out of budget last year! cards and stationary. yoga mats, Tropical Depression/Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Omar changed all that. Omar’s meditation music and more... waves smashed into the underside of the Pier, partly dislodging pipes and cables that had carried utility lines to ships at the Follow your heart to Pier. After Omar, ships could no longer get water, electricity, or telephone lines at the Old Pier. Cables, wires, and even Kaya Korona #47 788-1058 [email protected] Bonaire Reporter- May 8-22, 2009 Page 15 (Look back to 1996 Continued from page 14) ???? Sunday– Creature Feature– John and Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: HAPPENINGS first drive-through dive tank fill sta- ************************* Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital photo Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- center present a multimedia slide pres- mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10 am. tion. Nov. 1 Sculptress Josephine Ebing Ex- entation about Buddy’s House Reef - Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- hibit in the garden of Kaya Grandi pool bar Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717- mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. -Animal Shelter 85. Ebing’s show will be open from 10 5080 Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in may be shut down am to 12 noon and from 3 to 7 pm. Monday-Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea Kralendijk due to lack of money.

Slide Presentation, Capt. Don’s Habi- Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rin- Massive fund raising: BBQ, Port Call spon- Friday, May 8—Mama Modelo tat, 8:30 pm. 717-8529 con. Bible Study and Prayer meetings, Bonaire, Un Show Espectakular, by Tuesday —Sea Turtle Conservation Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. sors Batman to boost the Shelter at party A.D. Productions, 8:30 pm to mid- Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of New Apostolic Church: Centro di at Club Nautico, t-shirt sales, donations. night, Jong Bonaire, NAƒ 15. 786- Bonaire Slide Show. Every 1st & 3rd Bario Nord Saliña , Sundays, 10 am. Nov. 15 9090, 516-9090. Tuesday, Buddy Dive Resort, 7pm— Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . -Animal Shelter reopens and is accept- ing dogs once again. 717-3802. International Bible Church of Bon- Saturday, May 9, Piano Concert. Nov. 22 Livio Hermans plays Bach, Chopin, Tuesday-- Bonaire Land and Ocean aire, at SGB High School auditorium -Dutch Parliament members meet with etc. Plaza Resort, NAf35, 717-4496, presentation by Fish-Eye Photo staff, (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya local conservation organizations and other 717-5767. More on page 3 7pm on the big screen inside the Sunset Korona.) Sunday services in English at groups to hear their concerns. They espe- Bar and Grill at Den Laman Condomini- 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meeting cially focused on the problems of sew- Saturday, May 9—Open House at ums. at Pastor's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 age discharge into the island’s aquifer. Bonaire Sunshine Homes, 9 am to Wednesday– Sea Turtle Conservation pm, Light & Life Club, children 5 to 12 Bonaire Marine Park’s goal is to en- 4:30 pm. Snacks, drinks, games. Kaya Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of yrs. Tel. 717-8332. sure the island’s coral reefs, sea grass Lib. Simon Bolivar. See page 2. Bonaire Slide Show, every 2nd & 4th Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk beds and mangrove stands are used in a Wednesday at Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in sustainable manner. At the top of the list Saturday, May 9—AWC Wine Tast- (717-8819) at 7pm. Papiamentu, 717-8304. ing. Snacks and tasting of six wines for is the handling of waste disposal, particu- BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- larly sewage. It’s imperative that proper $10 (NAƒ17,50) per person. Tel. 560- Kas Krioyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- tertiary sewage treatment facilities are 7539. At the Antillean Wine Com- past in this venerable old home that has been mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717 put in place as soon as possible. (That pany’s warehouse on Kaya Industria, restored and furnished so it appears the family -4211. may become a reality in 2014 if current 7-9 pm. . has just stepped out. Local ladies will tell you Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): plans hold) the story. Open Monday thru Friday, 9 –12, 2- Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Sunday, May 10 -(Mothers Day) Nov. 29 4. Weekends by appointment. Call 717-2445. Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 BonaireNet., N.V., licensed as the June 4-7—5th Annual Bonaire Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 first Internet Service Provider (ISP) on Heineken Jazz Festival. from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about pm. 717-2194 Bonaire. Headed by Hans van den Ende Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the 17th Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services the company plans to start operating in century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire January 1997. REGULAR EVENTS Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, be- Youth Center in English, Dutch and Papia- • -Marine Park Concerns: More than By appointment – Rooi hind the Catholic Church in town. Open mentu. Preaching the full gospel. Contact: 27,000 divers came to Bonaire in 1995. Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours $21 weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 786-2557. Gross revenues from dive tourism in 1994 (includes tax). Discounts for residents 717-8868 Prayer and Intercession Church, in were $34 million. The reef can safely and local people. Tel. 717-8489, 540- Washington-Slagbaai National Park, English. A full Gospel Church located handle 200,000 dives per year or 5,000 9800. Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, dives per site per year (1993 research • Parke Publico children’s play- daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are done by biologists Scura and van’tHof). ground open every day into the evening 25th. and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 held on Sunday mornings from 10am At Lac special pains must be taken to hours. or 796 - 5681 until 11:30am. Bible studies in English protect it as Lac is the cradle of much of Saturdays CLUBS and MEETINGS are on Monday nights from 7 to 8 pm. Bonaire’s marine life. Lac Bay and the • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. En- AA meetings - every Wednesday at Contact: 717-3322 peninsulas of Kai and Sorobon should be joy a Bonairean breakfast while you 7pm. Phone: 786-4651 or 786-7971 The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- zoned as protected land as soon as possi- shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, Al-Anon meetings - every Monday ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sun- ble. local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 days: 9 am Sacrament Ser- Dec. 13 candles, incense, drinks, music. Big Weekly Bonaire Talker Gathering vices (Translation to English and -This year the government granted Marché first Saturday of the and Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 Sun- 1,651 work permit petitions to people Month—www.infobonaire.com/rincon. pm - call 567-0655 for directions. day School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH from 37 countries. Leading were 343 Flea Market at Parke Publico every Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7.30 Primary held from 10:20-12 noon Visi- Venezuelans, 338 Dutch, 328 Domini- first Saturday of the month, 3 to 7 pm— All levels, NAƒ2,50. Call Joop tors Welcome: 701-9522 for Informa- cans;195 Colombians, 160 Peruvians. pm. Everyone welcome to buy and to 717-5903 for venue. tion Others from Guyana, US, Jamaica, Suri- sell. NAƒ10 per selling table.(NAƒ 5 Darts Club plays every other Sun- Send event info to: nam Switzerland and other countries. 100 goes to up-keep the park). NGOs can day at City Café. Registration at 4, The Bonaire Reporter petitions were rejected for various rea- have a free table. More information and games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Email [email protected] sons. 878 of the permits were for working reservations for a spot call Vicky Bis- JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Tel:790-6518, 786-6125 in the hotel sector. sessar - 786 1592. Junior Chamber International Bonaire or 790-8988 Dec. 20 -Foundation to Preserve Klein Bonaire • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bon- (FPKB) to offer to buy Klein Bonaire, Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- aire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO build- funds to be provided by individual dona- tria, second Saturday of the month, 7- ing, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 tions and contributions from nature con- 9 pm. Snacks and tasting of six wines to 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Con- servancy organizations. The FPKB will for $10 (NAƒ17,50) per person. Tel. 560 tact: Renata Domacassé 516-4252. seek Island Government support. -7539. Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, • -Crime on the rise in Bonaire. TCB Soldachi Tours—See the real Kaya International, every other Tues- head Ronnie Pieters chaired a meeting

Bonaire and be transported back in time. day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette between business owners and a panel Learn about the history, culture and Rodriguez. nd th made up of the Island Governor, the po- nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 lice chief and a government consultant. Maria Koeks for more information— Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya They On the job less than a year, the police 796-7870. Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For were origi- chief said he plans to hire an additional 20 Mondays more information call 510-0710. nally used policemen to augment the 50 already on • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 as moor- the force. The governor said he believes heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call noon-2 pm - 'Pirate House', above ings to rapid population growth was a factor and Maria, 717-6435-best island tour value ZeeZicht Restaurant. All Rotarians wel- secure the that a lot of crime is drug related. Com- come. Tel. 717-2066 ships when piled by Laura DeSalvo. Fridays Toastmasters Club meets every two they were • Harbour Village Tennis, Social weeks. For more information call Cru- loading the Readers are invited to add their Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per person. sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- salt recollections and perspective for this Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Vos tinez Beck, at 786-2953. “look back .” Send a letter to the edi- at 565-5225 tor: [email protected]

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The 46th of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.”

Tourist Road development

lost my voice. I couldn’t speak nor- the nature you encounter. In the end they I mally for about a week. If I still tried did not value that environment enough to to communicate verbally, I would suc- preserve it. cumb to fits of coughing. Do you know Now some people want to add to that how annoying that is? Nobody can under- eyesore. Land has been given to start stand you on the phone; people start to building a hotel and catering school along laugh at you because you try so hard to the currently existing tourist road- make sense, but you fail utterly but very toeristenroute. It is a school where stu- comically in every attempt. Or people dents are taught about tourism and serv- start to finish your sentences because it ing the tourists, who decide to visit the takes so long for you to finish one. Then island because of its protected natural your doctor tells you that being quiet is environment. That would be the very the best way to cure this ailment. That environment that will be destroyed to would be the time you find out how much build the school. Zach Antoni, next to his beloved property, the metallic gold sprayed Chrysler New you want to talk in a day. It would be a good thing to have such a Yorker. Zach has been an employee at Sand Dollars for almost 20 years but is now Being human means being part of a school on this island. Students can learn the owner of his independent maintenance business. Just recently Zach (telephone: very verbal species. This is also how we about the hotel business on the island, 700 – 2824) started his own “eenmanszaak” (one-man business). He knows a lot define other species: how do they com- and they do not have to leave anymore. about working with wood, stones, paint, tiles. He is a welder and a pipe fitter too. municate with each other and with us. But why have a school on that spot, so far And as soon as they start to make noises, away from Playa, from the hotels and we start to translate. Of course you have restaurants the students are learning to be a dolphin to understand dolphins, about? Would it not be wiser to have it very complete, but this one has all the but we like to think we understand some close to the centre where you can find Bonaire/Antriol p’Abao – options a buyer can think of. Naturally of their language. That may be why we most tourists? Why have a school so far ach Antoni from Antriol p’Abao is there is the impressive V8-power source. like dolphins, monkeys, dogs, etc. so away that every morning and afternoon Z the very proud owner of a com- The amount of cubic inches is unknown much. But what if a species does not have all the students and teachers have to com- pletely original and fully equipped Chrys- and not important. The fuel system is a voice? What about the plants, bacteria, mute from Playa where most of them will ler New Yorker built in 1988. For almost electronically controlled. Unleaded fuel fungi, and all the animals who crawl on live? 20 years Zach worked as a maintenance only. Then there are the power brakes, the this earth in absolute incomprehensible There must be a thousand reasons to employee at Sand Dollar. And for almost power steering, the power windows, the silence? build a hotel and catering school close to 20 years he also maintained the beautiful power mirrors, the power seats and the What about nature, which does not have the hotels and restaurants. Why not com- Chrysler New Yorker. The car had been power antenna. (“power” stands for elec- a voice? Somebody has to speak up on its bine the practical with the beautiful? imported by the owner of Sand Dollar, trically controlled and activated) And of behalf, because otherwise people will not There are a lot of other sites on Bonaire Milton Wisberg, an American, a long course there is the still very well function- be able to make heads nor tails of that. So where you can put a new school, without time ago from the United States of Amer- ing air conditioning. Four massive doors that is what a lot of people are trying to having to destroy a pristine nature area. ica. A badge on the rear of the car still give entrance to the interior of the vehi- do when they try to preserve a piece of Now that I have my voice back, I would informs us: “Venice, Florida.” cle. Seats and suspension are very soft, nature on this earth. And that is what I like to use it. In 10 years time it would be driving and automatic gear change are will do next. wonderful to go along the toeristenroute So because of the fact that Zach main- smooth. Zach loves driving his luxury When people first come to Bonaire their and still be able to enjoy nature as I have tained his boss’ car for years and years he vehicle. The dashboard is covered with impression might be that it is a desert known it for over 30 years. The environ- knew about every part of the car, about wood print. The steering wheel feels com- island with a lot of sand and rocks, but mental and country planning is long over- almost every bolt and nut. He dreamed fortable; the radio-cassette combo is underwater it is magnificent. Although due. It is time to think about where and about being the owner of the car and one original and still functioning after some Bonaire is far from being a desert, even a how much you want to build, what roads day he asked his boss whether the car was 21 years. No dents or scars on this well desert is nature with unexpected variety you need, and, most importantly, what for sale. Mr. Wisberg decided to sell the maintained vehicle. and beauty. Maybe you have to look nature you want to preserve. And before car to his loyal employee! harder but it is certainly there. There are a this planning is put on paper and ap- Zach maintains the car, the car gives a few places on Bonaire which can develop proved by the people of Bonaire, do not Now Zach Antoni is the proud owner of lot of love back to the owner. Then he naturally and undisturbed. Those spots start any enterprises that will irreversibly this unique Chrysler New Yorker. The car slides the key in the ignition. The engine represent the essence of Bonaire to me, alter the image of Bonaire. Projects like is still in very good and completely origi- starts immediately and runs very soft and and I believe to a lot of people. this are like rabbits: soon the area is filled nal condition. Of course the fluids have smoothly. We roll through the streets of One of those places has already been with them and we are left without nature. been changed several times and also the Bonaire. The whispering sound of the air tampered with some years back. It is the And if you just start building without a tires and the battery have been replaced, conditioning overrules the sound of the area between Hato and BOPEC. There solid strategy in your mind, a lot of na- but even after 68.000 kilometers all the engine and the super silent exhaust sys- used to be a road all the way along the ture areas will be lost unnecessarily and parts of the car are still the same parts as tem. This is the ultimate luxury. No music coast with awesome rock formations with there will be a lot of horseshoe-like in 1988, the year when the Chrysler left from any radio station needed. Just add caves full of bats on the right-hand side. curves in the toeristenroute. I am getting the factory. fuel. But now there is a horseshoe-like curve carsick just thinking about it. Mary in that road because of the villas that had Ann Koops Zach’s Chrysler was made in 1988, a to be built in that particular spot. Maybe member of the ninth generation. The me- Story & photo by the people who decided to sell that piece Mary Ann Koops is tallic gold sprayed four-door, V8-engine J@n Brouwer of land did not realise the beauty of that Antillean and a biol- car is equipped with a distinctive Landau place. Or perhaps they did not know how ogy teacher at the vinyl roof. Zach’s New Yorker is fully relaxing it is to drive, cycle or walk that SGB high school. loaded. All Chrysler New Yorkers are road (the old toeristenroute) and enjoy

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By Astrologer Michael Thiessen *to find it... just look up For May 2009 How to Find the Closest Star to Earth (Other than our Sun) and ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)Don't let LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't over- the Fabled Southern Cross children hold you back from doing things spend on luxury items. Emotional decep- you enjoy. Your talents are likely to be tion will cause friction on the home front.

he Bonaire Sky Park is an discovered. Don't count on others to cover Your disciplined attention to jobs will T extra special treat for visi- up for your shortcomings. If they're really enhance your position. Take time to catch tors who come from the “north” at interested, they'll wait. Your luckiest up on overdue correspondence. Your this time of the year. That’s be- events this month will occur on a Tues- luckiest events this month will occur on a cause every year during May the day. Sunday. fabled Southern Cross and the TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Consider SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can star closest to our Earth other than selling your homemade crafts at the flea enjoy the company of others and come in the Sun are visible for a time after market. You may be up for some changes contact with an ideal mate, if you get out sunset. in your home. Minor accidents are likely and mingle. Your emotional partner may Look south one hour after sunset if you take risks. Your personal life will make you angry this month. Changes at from now to the end of May. You still be experiencing difficulties and you home might come fast and furious. Avoid will see four stars, which if we are best to avoid the issues for the time scandals of any sort. Your luckiest events draw lines between them, make up being. Your luckiest events this month this month will occur on a Saturday. the legendary Crux Australis, the will occur on a Monday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. Southern Cross. Just to its left and GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You 21) Find ways to make extra cash. Start extremely close to the horizon should teach children some of your unique making things or reusing rather than buy- you'll also see two very bright creative talents. Invest wisely. Your per- ing ready made. You will be able to dazzle stars, Beta Centauri and Alpha The Southern Cross sonal life could have you tied up in knots. others with your obvious charm and your Centauri. But to see them really You will have a problem holding on to outgoing nature. Be careful when dealing well you'll have to wait a bit until the Southern Cross starts to set and Beta and Al- your cash this month. Do not sign con- with investments. Go over your finances pha Centauri replace the cross directly due south. tracts or get involved in any uncertain and figure out a solid budget. Your lucki- The star closest to the cross is Beta Centauri and it is a blue white double star, financial deals. Your luckiest events this est events this month will occur on a Mon- each star about eight times the size of our Sun. But its companion to its left, Alpha month will occur on a Wednesday. day. Centauri, is the real winner. Because in addition to its being the fourth brightest star CANCER (June 22-July 22) Chances CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You we can see with the naked eye it is also the closest star to Earth other than our Sun, are you could get stuck with a colleague's can learn from those who have had similar but it's still pretty far away. Indeed our Sun is only 93 million miles away, but Al- job unexpectedly. Try to join groups of experiences. You will get bored quickly, pha Centauri is 26 trillion miles away! interest such as ballroom dance classes or so make sure that you have scheduled Or think of it this way. It takes only 8 1/3 minutes for light to reach us from the perhaps an internet organization. Try not enough activity to hold your interest. Sun, but it takes 4 1/3 years for light to reach us from Alpha Centauri, which be- to get involved in other people's problems. Don't overextend yourself in the process. lieve it or not, astronomically speaking, is close. At any rate I do have to qualify They will not be in the right frame of Minor health problems may lower your Alpha Centauri as the closest star other than our Sun because it is actually a triple mind to put up with tactless comments. vitality. Your luckiest events this month star system, three stars that look like one because they are so far away. Two of them Your luckiest events this month will occur will occur on a Friday. are about the same size as our Sun. The smallest however is really dinky. And in on a Monday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Get rich fact if we could place it where our Sun is it would give only as much light as 45 full LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You need to quick schemes will not be successful. Do Moons, not very bright! But this tiny component has the distinction of being just spend some time getting to know this per- your own thing and everything will settle slightly closer to us than its two sibling stars. So we call this small component son all over again. You can make gains if down. Romance could develop through Proxima Centauri, Proxima meaning the closest. So in reality it is Proxima Cen- you look at long-term investments. Resist social activities or short trips. Set a limit tauri, one of the three stars which make up Alpha Centauri, that is really the closest. secret affairs that could be detrimental to on the amount you're willing to spend, and Next week is a good one for all of you who get up with the chickens because you your reputation. You may want to take a be sure to stick to it. Your luckiest events can use the Moon to find three bright planets. On Sunday May 17th , 45 minutes serious look at your goals and objectives. this month will occur on a Monday. before Sunrise, face east where you will be absolutely dazzled and won't need any Your luckiest events this month will occur PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't get so Moon to find the second planet out from the Sun, the brightest planet of them all, on a Sunday. wrapped up in being rich that you over- and the same size as our planet Earth, 8,000-mile-wide Venus. And just down to its VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Enlist co- look the fact that your plan may not be as left and many, many times dimmer the rouge gold planet we call the red planet, half workers in order to get the job done on solid as you thought. You will be able to the size of Earth and Venus, 4,000-mile-wide Mars. Then if you draw an imaginary time. Speak of your future goals, inten- catch up on overdue paper work. Expect curved line from Mars through Venus and extend that line toward the southeast tions, and commitments. Try to be reason- some flak. Be cautious not to get involved you'll see the second brightest planet, the biggest of them all, 88,000-mile-wide able. Your knowledge and good sense will in office chatter that will cause problems Jupiter. But in case you're not sure you've found it, you're in luck because an ex- help more than you think. for others. Your luckiest events this month quisite 22-day-old, waning, that is shrinking, last quarter Moon is parked almost Your luckiest events this month will occur will occur on a Tuesday. on a Wednesday. beside it. Jack Horkheimer

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