Kunuku Shimaruku, PO Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Phone 790-8988, 786-6125, Email: Reporter@Bonairenews.Com Since 1994

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Rudsel Chirino photo he BES islands (Bonaire, tal and Delta to determine their Can you help Jemy? Table of Contents T St. Eustatius and Saba) ability to provide additional lift Four-year-old Jemy-Viennethy Keller was are currently having another and upgrade the size of the air- born with a hole in her heart. She has in- This Week’s Stories BES week this week ( June 11 craft serving Bonaire. We have creasing difficulty breathing at night because Help Jemy 2 Washington Park Birthday 3 to June 18) in The Netherlands. also inquired about the possibility of it. Her heart is enlarged from straining to th pump fast enough and strong enough in spite 6 Jong Bonaire Triathlon 6 It will be the third BES week as of reinstating the four lost 100 Years of Service 7 the islands move towards direct (American Eagle) fights, if the of its handicap. The good news is that sur- New Papiamentu-English Dic- ties with Holland. These negotia- island was willing to put them gery can repair the hole and let this little girl tionary 8 tions are to understand and nego- under an MRG (minimum reve- live a healthy childhood in Bonaire. The not- Jong Bonaire’s Role in the tiate the necessary changes within nue guarantee).” so-good news is that it will be extremely Dictionary 9 the Kingdom as well as the dis- American Eagle transports 40% expensive for the family because SVB covers only the basic costs. Euro Cup Oranje 10 mantling of the Netherlands An- of the American tourists who visit Little Jemy must undergo special heart surgery, which is scheduled Announcements-Barlass Baby tilles. Bonaire. Bonaire will lose about for late June 2008 at Hospital Sophia Dijkzicht, Rotterdam. Her par- Bertica Frans-MCB 30 yrs. 10 Keeping Bonaire Clean During the last BES week in 25% of the total transportation ents, Denice and Clemens Boelen, have sought ways to come up with the needed funds to take Jemy to Rotterdam and to allow Denice to (Selibon) 11 January an agreement was capacity of travelers from the US Career Opportunities 13 reached that the Dutch will guar- with the cutback. stay there with her until Jemy recuperates from surgery enough to Recompression Chamber 13 antee, at minimum, an acceptable travel back to Bonaire. Friends and members of their church, Baranka Crusher to Move 15 level of education, justice, social Dutch Antilles Express di Restorashon, have helped with porch sale proceeds. The Boelens are Sewer Signup 18 security and health care on the (DAE) operations have been grateful for help received from More for Less, T.I.S., Tropical Fla- Bonaire On Wheels islands comparable with Hol- limping along but will begin a mingo, Sunshine Supermarket, J. C. Herrera, KonTiki, D.C.N.A., Bon- (Wanna Dive Toyota Truck) 19 land’s. new schedule on July 1. The air- aire Christian Fellowship and Warehouse Bonaire, who has also sup- The constitutional change, once line is also looking to make St. ported their fundraising efforts with supplies. On June 14th, the fam- Weekly Features Flotsam & Jetsam 2 set for December 2008, is now Maarten its second hub besides ily will prepare a barbecue at Warehouse Bonaire, to raise more money for Jemy's surgery. Profiles– Peter Silberie 5 tentatively planned for January Curaçao. In weeks past DAE had Bonairean Voices (Crime Wave) 7 Maduro& Curiel's Bank Bonaire has stepped up to help too, with a 2010. only three of its five airplanes Sudoku Puzzle 7 flying and last week flew from generous donation for the bank account opened at MCB just for Jemy's Sudoku Answer 12 American Eagle will re- Curaçao to Bonaire via Aruba. surgery. The account is MCB #101.505.704, under the title, Dining & Shopping Guides 12 duce its Caribbean schedule When all are operational, DAE "Jehova Jireh," a name chosen by Denice, which means "God the Pet of the Week (Felicia-cat) 13 from 55 to 33 daily departures flies five planes – three prop-jet Provider." This account will be used solely for costs related to Jemy's Tide Table 13 out of San Juan beginning Sep- ATRs and two Fokker 100 pure surgery. Reporter Masthead 13 Classifieds 14 tember 3 and eliminate daily jets. Can you help Jemy and her family? Please donate any amount you Picture Yourself (South Africa) 15 service from San Juan to Aruba, can into Jemy's surgery account. And don't miss the fundraiser barbe- Did You Know (Comet Sea Star) 15 Bonaire and Samana, Dominican Starting June 1, KLM cue at Warehouse Bonaire on Saturday, June 14th, from 11 am to 1 pm. The price is only NAƒ 10, with all proceeds going toward Jemy's What’s Happening 16 Republic. Service to Bonaire has replaced printed tickets with Sky Park (Bootes) 17 been reduced to three days a electronic ones. Some 99% of surgery. The Stars Have It-Astrology 17 week. On Tuesday, Thursday and passengers on the Netherlands’ What’s Coming (El Pueblo) 18 in the Antilles no longer will law and was President of the Joint Saturday, the 55-seat ATR flight biggest airline already use e- Island View (Talk About Sex) 19 have to pay wage tax when Par- Court of the Netherlands Antilles will operate from San Juan to tickets, which are more efficient, liament approves its own draft and Aruba for 14 years (1993- Bonaire. It will return from Bon- safer and environmentally- How to contact us law and the government adopts 2007), before retiring early last aire to San Juan on Wednesday, friendly, KLM said. If all airlines Letters to the Editor: the law. year. [email protected] Friday and Sunday. The times switched to e-tickets, it would A most controversial item in the Story tip or idea: and flight numbers are: save them €2 billion ($3.1 billion) law is an increase of 15% in the An anonymous donor said [email protected] # 5049 LV SJU 7:30 pm – AR per year and 50,000 trees, news minimum wage for all islands of that if Jong Bonaire can sell 500 Print and Online BON 9:31 pm Tues, Thurs, and agency ANP reported. Advertising: the Netherlands Antilles except dictionaries in the school dona- Sat. [email protected] St. Maarten. In Bonaire the mini- tion program, he will donate # 5051 LV BON 7:50 am – The €45 anti-pollution Archives: mum wage is NAƒ 7.17/hour, the US$ 20,000 to Jong Bonaire. Bonairenews.com, then click AR SJU 9:55 am Wed, Fri, and tax that’s going to be intro- highest of all the Antilles except Already there are just over 200 on “Go to Archives” Sun. duced for round-trip flights for St. Maarten which recently dictionary donations promised. The Publisher: The American Eagle schedule between the Netherlands, the [email protected] was set at NAƒ 7.79 Reporter readers can really help effective September 3, 2008, is Antilles, and Aruba on July 1 this effort by donating at least one available on www.aa.com. will stay. The Bonaire Reporter, The Antillean judiciary dictionary to the project for each These reductions are part of That’s what Dutch Transporta- P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, system has suffered a “huge one they buy for themselves. See Neth. Antilles. American’s overall plan to reduce tion Minister Eurlings told Antil- loss” with the passing of long- the Dictionary Story on page 8 for Phone 790-8988 capacity and costs in the face of lean Transportation Minister time Judge Luis de Lannoy last full details. Phone 790-6518 skyrocketing fuel prices. The Adriaens last week. The Antilles week, said Windward Islands Available on-line at: ATR fleet in the Caribbean has are afraid that this tax and the www.bonairereporter.com Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein. Forty years ago (on June 5, been reduced from 24 to 11 fuel surcharge that continues to Judge de Lannoy lost his bout 1968) Henry Toré, Rose planes, with the remainder of the increase would damage tour- Published every two weeks with cancer early Thursday, leav- Heitkonig and Alex Semeleer ATRs relocated to Dallas to cover ism. Eurlings said that he cannot Next edition printing on June 25, ing behind his wife, two children came up with the idea to meet and 2008. flying in the US. ignore or adjust a law just like and a number of cases that this present their idea to establish Ronella Tjin A Sjoe-Croes, that. “fair judge” was set to preside community centers in the- TCB Director, said, “We have over. De Lannoy (57) had studied (Continued on page 4) already reached out to Continen- Minimum wage earners

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Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 Page 3 Flotsam and Jetsam (Cont. from page 2) Marugia Janga, Island One of neighborhoods of Bonaire. They Council Member, has been made the most popu- set up a committee that on a regu- chairperson for the Partido De- lar fitness lar basis organized meetings in the mokrátiko Boneriano (PDB). She events in the different neighborhoods to ac- is she is the first woman to serve world is the quaint the people with the aspects as chair of the PDB. Nijmegen, Holland “Vierdaagse” of the work of a community cen- four-day walk through Holland. ter. In May 1972, four years after A new parish house for the Now a former Bonaire the first presentation of the idea, Rincon Catholic Church will resident, Corah Perret Gentil, has the buildings of the community cost NAƒ 150.000. Of this, the organized a similar four-day centers of Tera Kòrá, Nikiboko, Netherlands will provide event in Bonaire at the end of Antriol, and Nort di Saliña were NAƒ40.000. The remaining July. During the four days dedicated. NAf110,000 will have to be raised walkers, runners or bike riders by its parishioners. will travel for 105 km, covering The Dutch economy is ex- about 25 km/day. The event ap- pected to weather the current AP photo The management of Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) signed a pears to be well organized with global financial turmoil fairly new Collective Labor Agreement (CLA) last Thursday with ABVO overnight camping at the inter- well and will continue to outpace Civil Servants Union. TCB Director Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes and mediate stops. The cost to enter growth in the rest of the European ABVO President Roland Ignacio signed the new CLA in the pres- is NAƒ 100 per person with free Union, according to a report by ence of TCB personnel. (TCB photo) participation for special groups. the International Monetary Fund. The event will benefit The The IMF maintained earlier fore- Garden View, only $60 per night. in 11,500 Center for Children in Poverty casts of 2.1% in 2009. This is a weekly saving of $210. clubs in 92 Foundation. We will provide Also when booking a car with countries, of more information as the event A major power outage at a Venezuela fired several Caribbean Club during your stay which Bon- nears. facility in Steenrijk, Curaçao, missiles in the nearby Carib- you will receive a free Tusa Snor- aire is one. crippled United Telecommuni- bean last Friday in a display of kel Set (retail value of $47.50) Three 5220. They have a website: Flam- cations Services (UTS) network military strength at a time of tense Other conditions apply. Contact years ago a [email protected] services throughout the Caribbean relations between Washington and reservations group on m or WWW.Toastmasters.org. . last week, disrupting phone ser- the leftist government of Vene- @caribbeanclubbonaire.com or Bonaire started the first Toastmas- vice in Bonaire and elsewhere, zuelan President Hugo Chavez. call 599 717-5489. ters club, “Flamingo Toastmas- News flash: Interiyours, the and severely affecting commercial Five Russian Sukhoi fighter jets ters,” which was soon followed by furniture and antiques empo- banking. It was UTS’s largest swooped over the military base on Bonaire Dive into Summer two more, “Wayaka” and rium on the dirt road behind wide-scale service disruption in the island of La Orchila, dropping 2008 will hold its International “Sentibibu.” The clubs have been Warehouse Bonaire, has just almost five years. The last simi- a 1,000 lb. bomb and firing a KH- Year Of The Reef Week, June very successful in this short time, received and unpacked a 40-foot larly prolonged disruption oc- 59 missile at a seaborne target. A 21-28, to be hosted by the Sand with a total of more than 70 mem- container of unique and beauti- curred in 2003. patrol boat fired an Otomat sur- Dollar Condominium Resorts bers on the island. Now there have ful things for the home direct face-to-surface missile at the same focusing on Bonaire’s role as a been requests for one in English. from Bali. Two weeks earlier Nearly 200 countries agreed target. world leader in marine conserva- Why is Toastmasters so suc- they got a container from China as on Friday to a moratorium on tion. The week will feature dives cessful here? According to mem- well. But when the word gets out projects to fight climate change The Pentagon has decided and seminars with Jan and Alex- ber, Lucia Beck, “We don’t just customers gather round and often by adding nutrients to the seas to reactivate the US Navy’s andra Cousteau of EarthEcho give speeches! Toastmasters de- buy things as they get unloaded so to spur growth of carbon- Fourth Fleet in the Caribbean, International; REEF fish count velops competent leaders and visit soon. Interiyours is open absorbing algae. The surprise Central and South America. It’s dives and snorkels with Bonaire’s communicators with communica- Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 6 deal followed 12 days of haggling a move that has already stirred own naturalist Jerry Ligon; inter- tion, listening and time manage- pm; Saturdays until 1 pm. Tel. at the UN’s Convention on Bio- controversy within the wider re- active workshops with Bryan ment skills - for example, how to 717-5449. logical Diversity conference, halt- gion. The fleet will start patrolling Dias from the Coral Reef Alliance lead, persuade and it even works ing the controversial plans for in July and will answer to the US (CORAL); and a parade and with your kids. As one of the lead- To celebrate the second print- “ocean fertilization which has Southern Command in Miami. “Taste of Bonaire” food festival ers explained, ‘It teaches you how ing of her book, Sailing and Cook- unknown risks.” Those in favor About 11 vessels are currently at Wilhelmina Park. to send someone to Hell and they ing Throughout the Caribbean, say it could be a new weapon to under the Southern Command, . look forward to the trip!’ All the author Saskia Romeijn Ver- fight global warming. It would The Navy plans to assign a nu- Divi Flamingo Beach Resort advice we get is diplomatic and meer, will hold a book signing at also have led to the disappearance clear-powered air craft carrier, & Casino is once again hosting very positive,” Beck says, “and Addo’s Books and Toys on Kaya of coral reefs which are already USS George Washington, to the the Handicapped Scuba Asso- sometimes we have to give an Grandi next Thursday, June 19, suffering from more acidic seas. force. ciation for their annual dive trip impromptu speech, like ‘Why is from 5 to 8 pm. She promises The last time the Fourth Fleet to Bonaire. This year’s visit is set the Sky Blue?’ Volunteer instruc- live classical piano music and The Parliament of the Nether- was activated was in response to for August 9-16 and is the group’s tors come to help us from Curaçao some samples of snacks from the lands Antilles last Monday ap- Nazi submarines in WWII. 24th annual excursion to the resort. and have trained local mentors. recipes in her book. proved amendments to the penal For able-bodied divers looking to Sherwin Pourier of RBTT Bank is code concerning punishment for AWC (Antillean Wine do some good while on vacation, a our head here, and D’arcy Lopez Valerie’s Airport Shop, terrorist activities, funding of Company’s last wine-tasting of dive buddy training course will be from Curaçao, who has the title, operated for over 20 years by terrorism and money launder- the season will be on Saturday held at the hotel on August 6-8. ‘Distinguished Toastmaster,’ is Paul and Maria Maduro, was ing. June 14th at Kaya Industria 23 the founder of the Caribbean Dis- taken over on June 1st by Jan from 7 until 9pm. It’s NAf20 per The Bonairiaan Restaurant, trict. Kees and Petra den Hartog. The Island Government of person for six to eight wines. Get run by teens in training from We have four speeches per Valerie’s Airport Shop, a stalwart Bonaire has added several price wine educated and have fun too. the Stitchting Project, will be meeting and we meet twice a supporter of The Bonaire Re- controlled products to its list to closed until mid-August, accord- month, for exactly two hours. porter, is open long hours and is help stop the spiraling cost of On Tuesday, May 20, after ing to Project Director Mick Smit. Right now Papiamentu is the main known as the place where you can food. Newly included are: oat- more than two years of work by The colorfully decorated restau- language but we may present in almost always find the special meal, cornflakes, toothpaste, tooth Bonaire building contractor rant on Kaya J. A. Abraham #27 Dutch or English.” something you are searching for. brushes, mouthwash, shampoo, Donny Winklaar and crew, lovely was open on Thursdays and Fri- Lucia continues, “But the new detergent, scrubbing powder/ new villas were unveiled at the days serving coffee, teas and group will be totally in English. Welcome to new advertiser, crème, dishwashing liquid, clean- Caribbean Club Bonaire. Guests homemade snacks, but the exten- There needs to be at least 20 to set Top Health Bonaire. Staffed by a ing products, bleach, baby articles were invited for the official pres- sive roadwork made it difficult to up a club. Interestingly, there is an professional it’s now open for and toilet paper. entation by owner Ronald. Grav- operate and attract customers. We English-speaking Toastmasters morning classes, Monday, esteijn. Henk Roozendaal, popular look forward to the reopening and club in Curaçao and all its mem- Wednesday and Friday, from 8 to The Inspectorate of Public local artist, presented a painting the extended menu of homemade bers are local people! 9:15 am. Cost is NAƒ 75 per Health noted that markets in the for the honeymoon suite. There goodies. New members pay NAƒ 135 to month. Come for a free trial class. Netherlands Antilles are flooded are seven identical two-bedroom join, and NAƒ 35 a month. That Other classes are in the evenings with food products that do not villas and a Jacuzzi-equipped hon- Toastmasters, Interna- includes the Competent Communi- on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The comply with the labeling stan- eymoon suite. tional, on Bonaire is looking for cator manual, pins for each step, fitness center is located on Kaya dards required by the Regulation The Caribbean Club also has English speakers. information from leaders who are Nikiboko Nord in the La Hacienda on Food Labeling which mandates some great specials for this sum- Toastmasters International, a easy to reach. Only requirement is building, near More For Less Su- that consumer goods be labeled in mer. During the months July and non-profit organization, was be- that members be 18 or above.” permarket. Call 796-3109 or 786- Dutch, Papiamentu, English or August when you book a 1- gun in 1924 in Santa Ana, Califor- For more information and/or to 8908. G./L. D. Spanish. bedroom cottage you will only nia, at the YMCA. Today there sign up, call Lucia Beck at 796- have to pay the price of Studio are more than 226,000 members 2953 or Sherwin Pourier at 511-

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 eter Siberie is well known build up the muscles, especially these qualities, children can build although he suffered because of it. P for his time in politics as a the heart muscle, increasing physi- character. The guidance he gives Now, his self-confidence has im- deputy on the Island Council rep- cal strength and mental power. the children isn’t just about teach- proved to the point that he has resenting the Democratic (Red) Karate is not just a “fighting” ing the physical training. He also restored the contact and he and his Party since 2003. He achieved sport. That’s only a small part of guides them through personal fears father have become very close many things during those years, the discipline. There are both and obstacles they may encounter friends. but today he feels that outside of physical and mental aspects, and as well. He notices when someone The fact that more boys than politics he can also get direct re- the mental part rules the physical needs his attention regarding per- girls are participating in his train- sults in his work with young peo- part. Peter explains that if we prac- sonal matters. He takes them aside ings, Peter explains, may be the ple on Bonaire. When his political tice and increase our mental abili- if they need to ventilate their prob- image of karate, which often is a responsibilities as a member of the ties, our physical abilities will lems and often he takes time to misconception. The “attack” and Island Council ended, he asked improve as well. We then learn to initiate a collective “sharing.” If “defense” elements of the sport are himself what he could do for the direct our focus and concentration their school results are disappoint- metaphors for the Chi (life) en- community directly. He wanted to on what we want to achieve. We ing, Peter sees this as an opportu- ergy: opposite forces going out- Peter Silberie find a way to reach out to young learn to find a balance between our nity for a more in-depth talk with wards and going inward. One kids, to inspire them and transform minds and our bodies and it them. The longer the kids practice doesn’t exist without the other. By their attitude towards life. changes our way of living our making oneself aware of this dual training he saw changes. The stu- He is a passionate sportsman, lives. We are much more in con- force, one is able to direct it con- dents were more alive and much active in many sports, but practic- trol because becoming aware of “I like to use re- sciously. Peter hopes that his stu- more motivated to use their newly ing karate has become a way of what we do, why we do it, and dents will integrate this ability discovered energies in a construc- life for him. Karate is based on how we can do it becomes a way verse psychology. further into their lives. Especially tive way. On several occasions the ancient concepts of martial arts. to live consciously. I don’t talk about during puberty they’ll need to rely group went to Curaçao to compete Besides karate Peter developed his The ultimate goal is an inner on their own inner strength. “By in international competitions. Peter own system of Tae-Bo when he peace, from which we draw to what is wrong; using their physical training and is still in contact with many of studied in Holland. This came interact with others. There are mental training, they experience them who are now studying in about when “heavy metal” music more ways to reach a peaceful I just take the what I am talking about and it Holland. was played during the karate warm inner state of being. Tai-Chi and situation as it is becomes a way of life,” he says. “I “I like to use reverse psychol- up. This was in the 80s, and it was yoga for example share similar am talking from my own experi- ogy,” he explains, “I don’t talk a totally new concept to begin a principles: using the Chi (life en- and try to make ence.” about what is wrong; I just take class this way. He really liked it - ergy) in a conscious way gives us Some time ago he volunteered to the situation as it is and try to the beat, the dynamic energy- and the experience of being the direc- changes.” give kick boxing classes to some make changes.” Normally he brought heavy metal tapes with tors of our lives. Peter’s classes students of the SGB where many won’t even explain or talk about him to Bonaire when he moved also include a meditation as a dis- their training, the more they of the students were having all his philosophy. “It’s better not to. back here to give karate classes. cipline in concentration and focus, achieve the result of being more in kinds of problems. He was con- Just let people experience it. Talk- The traditional art of karate is a practice shared by many other touch with themselves. “It’s often cerned that the physical condition ing about it often causes resis- very strict and static, but his psy- disciplines. a subtle process,” Peter says, “but of Bonaire youth in general was tance.” chological approach led him to He bases his teachings to the it is obvious to me and to others in rather poor. He organized a group During his classes Peter is really make certain changes and initiate kids (from 6 years up) on three their environment.” He gives an of students, and his own challenge strict with the kids, but as a life movements following his intuition principles; Respect, Discipline and example of a boy who refused to was not to lose even one of them. coach and friend he is warm and from Tae-Bo. The movements Endurance. Through practicing have any contact with his father, After three weeks of intensive (Continued on page 7)

Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 Page 5 Relay Fun competitors: Julius Melaan, Thasjana Rosario and Gilbert Seraus

ble; 2-Maria Schuttpelz The Jong Bonaire organizers put on a super event. very professional, well-run event. There was plenty of water, juice, Male Pro: 1-Dirk Jan (DJ) oranges to keep the athletes hy- Methorst; 2-Marcel Leurs ong Bonaire’s fund raising pants of all ages – from young drated and a nutritious meal after- Relay Pro: 1-Rhian Evans, Sam J Sixth Mini Fun Triathlon teens to 66 years! There were all- wards. Times were kept – to the Williams, Rowan Martin; 2-Mireille last Sunday brought out 69 partici- kid teams, mixed kid-adult teams, second – and just a short time after Boom, Monica Schreuders, Annette all-men, all- the last to finish the awards cere- van Rooyen women or mixed- mony was held with the final re- Female Fun: 1- Simone Sweers Female Fun winner Simone Male Fun:1- Bruce Brabec (Bruce sex teams. It was sults – to a standing room only Sweers jumps the finish line. was first in this division last year); 2 a family affair audience. -Daniel DeAnda with non- The Triathlon consisted of Kids Fun: 1- Manuel DeLima; 2- participating swimming, biking and running in Asdrubal Marcano family members two categories: recreational (fun) Relay Fun: 1-Pam Werdath, Peter cheering on their and professional. Werdath, Musha Ruiter; 2-Thasjana favorite, shooting The distances are as follows: Rosaria, Julius Melaan, Gilbert photos or running Recreational (Fun) - 850 me- Seraus after them to give ters swimming, 11.6 kilometers Relay Kids Fun: 1-Timoty them water. biking, and 5 kilometers running. Vaseur, Philip Winkel, Vernon The Jong Bonaire Professional - 1500 meters Kromhout; 2-Bryan Bart Shodryon team, with Chief swimming, 23.2 kilometers bik- Jeanty, Ricky Alberto of Competition, ing, and 10 kilometers running. Relay Mix: 1-Nicola Diamonda- Relay Fun winners: Musha Ruiter, Peter Franklin “Paco” ras, Ragenio Josephia, Arreau martina; 2-George DeSalvo, Enrique Werdath and pam Werdath-Tietel Veeris, went all Results are as follows: Luis and Asdrubal Marcano Vasquez, Naldo Frans L.D. and assorted childern out to put on a Female Pro: 1-Annemiek LeNo- both competed in all 3 events.

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with their homework? Despera- the crime wave? What then? mize it. We have to start at the tion can make them do anything. Some tourists coming to Bonaire root of crime and not just take it Crime Wave It can make them get involved don’t wear rose-colored glasses. superficially, otherwise we’ll be with gangs, robbing people and They are pretty much alert as to seeing a continual increase in the his is an issue that most of other problems. Fortunately my what is going on in their sur- crime rate. Our governmental T us don’t like to talk about, children have not gone that far, roundings. They are concerned institutions are doing a lot, in but can we close our eyes to the but I’m really afraid of what can about the local people who live schools and with the surveys reality? Crime is increasing here happen to them or to any other here and how the local police and given to homes in the barios, on Bonaire. Most people you ask child in the same situation. I raise government are performing on which is educational. We can’t about crime say that although my children with love and under- the island. If things get worse stay at the technical level, we you might feel safe at a certain concerned about this matter, but standing for the situation. But where does the Bonairean go have to put the practical things point the crime wave is picking one question the local people who can do something about it? from here? This is a world crisis. into action. The Bonaireans talk up. We have to remember that have is what the government is For me it is the government and Someone who’s involved in so they should be listening.” Bonaire is part of a world in- going to do about it. all the institutions involved in tourism (52) said, “I’m bom- You and I are prone to be a fested with crime, so it can hap- “But our economy is causing this matter. We need to get up barded with a lot of questions victim of this crime wave, so just pen to us too. Everybody is com- all these problems,” said a young and do something about it. The every day and sometimes I don’t be alert and take precautions and plaining about it, from young woman (30) who is working and political parties have to stop know what to say. I love my is- do not expose ones to older people. earning a minimum wage. She fighting and remember that they land and want to protect it from your valuable A schoolboy (19) complained said, “Prices go up and cause themselves can be a victim of all negative thoughts. But we things. that his laptop was stolen from inflation, and whenever there is crime. They sometimes are too can’t be blind because we are Siomara E. his dining room. A hard working inflation crime goes up. You involved in their own political living in the reality of a crime Albertus mother (42) bought a brand new don’t know how it is to get up in anxieties and forget about those wave. You have to be very tact- car and the four wheel covers the morning and think what you who voted for them. We have to ful in your answer, not to hurt were stolen and to buy the same are going to feed your children unite and stop crime.” our island. I believe that the po- brand new ones will cost her before they go to school. Some- litical parties and the Lt. Gover- more than NAƒ 400. Others said times they have to skip school Others said our economy de- nor have to sit together and see Send your comments to The their bikes were stolen, even because there is not enough food pends on a large percentage on how they are going to solve this Bonaire Reporter, P.O. Box 407, Bonaire, or email reporter their dog, and we can mention in the house. How can they pay tourism. What will happen if the problem. It’s not easy to get rid @bonairenews.com. even more. Our tourists are very attention in school and keep up tourists stop coming because of of crime, but you still can mini-

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friendly. Again, these opposites can exist because one can’t exist without the other. His classes are growing. His wife and Tuki are helping him. His wife especially has become an important support for him. Tuki assists as well, so in spite of the growing number of students they will get their individual attention during the training. His classes are being given in Jong Bonaire every Monday through Thursday evenings at 7 pm. The Tae- Bo classes are available to grownups as well. To solve the puzzle, enter the numbers 1 through 9 to the Photos & partially filled in puzzle without repeating a number in any story by row, column or 3 x 3 region. Answer on page 12. Sup- plied by Molly Bartikoski-Kearney Lousie Rood

Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 Page 7 he new Second Edition of the dictionary, Jong Bonaire, is also included. who had lost his wife of more than 50 T Ratzlaff Papiamentu-English Dic- This new version also has a divider page years. Since then Betty and Bicento have tionary was launched Tuesday night at a between the Papiamentu and English sec- lived in both Aruba and Canada, but at the press conference at Jong Bonaire. The au- tions. This means that users will not have end of April 2008 they packed up and re- thor and the board members of presented to turn the book upside down to switch turned to Aruba where most of Bicento’s copies to key government officials at the from one section to the other. children and grand children live. event. Since their marriage, Betty and Bicento From the author have worked together on a number of pro- Jong Bonaire, in an agreement with the “I see more and more English speakers jects including the revisions and additions Trans World Radio Dictionary Foundation, moving to the islands who want to learn to this Second Edition of the Papiamentu/ has had the book updated and has reprinted Papiamentu,” says the author Betty Ratzlaff English Dictionary. Other projects include this Second Edition of the dictionary as a -Henriquez. “I think that is just great. It is publishing a collection of inspirational writ- fund-raising effort for the Jong Bonaire after- the best way to be part of the culture.” ings by Bicento with illustrations by Betty. school program for teens. Any profit from Her commitment to the Papiamentu lan- They have also launched a website for the sales of the dictionary will go to help guage began in 1949 when she arrived in their inspirational writings, inviting visitors fund activities for the youth center and also Aruba as one of the first youth workers in to read, comment, and post questions at: toward future reprinting of the dictionary so the organization known as TEAM. Inten- www.bbhenriquez.blogspot.com that it will never become unavailable again. sive study in the first year along with daily Betty has also written a book in the Papia- After more than five years out of print, contact with Antilleans gave her the basics mentu language entitled Centro Juvenil Jong Bonaire also announced its School the Ratzlaff Papiamentu-English Diction- Dictionary Program during the press confer- of the language. Washington – 1965-1995. 30 Aña di His- ary is once again on the market… and in Betty Ratzlaff-Henriquez started collect- toria. This book about the Aruba youth ence. Companies and organizations that wish a very special way to donate copies of the dictionary to a school ing and defining Papiamentu words in 1958 center can be ordered online at can purchase 20 or more copies at a dis- while teaching Papiamentu on Aruba. She [email protected] with CJW30 in the counted price of NAƒ 60 for schools. The pay shipping and handling costs when they began work on the First Edition of this dic- “subject line.” donated dictionaries will be delivered to any order on line. tionary in 1985 when she was working for school in the ABC Islands chosen by the The return of this important dictionary has Trans World Radio and teaching the TWR Jong Bonaire is an after-school program company, along with a letter notifying the been a combined effort between Jong Bon- staff the language. TWR created a founda- for teenagers, which has been in operation school of the gift and the donor. aire, Trans World Radio and Mike Gaynor tion and published the dictionary in 1992. since 1999, providing a safe, structured Serapio Pop from Scholengemeenschap of Bonaire Chat ‘n Browse, who pushed for In addition to her language contributions, environment for the island’s high school Bonaire (SGB) high school received the first the return of the book and will manage the the author is also well known in the Antilles students. Building self-esteem, self- donation of dictionaries from Evert Piar of sales effort. for her camping ministry for youth which confidence and self-discipline are three Maduro & Curiel’s Bank Bonaire and also Some of the changes in the Second Edi- began in 1960. In 1964 she founded Centro important goals of Jong Bonaire. Activities from Bonaire Rotary. MCB will be donating tion include the addition of over 100 words Juvenil Washington in Aruba. Recognition at Jong Bonaire include help with home- 20 dictionaries to schools on Bonaire, and that were missing from the original version for this work was made in 1979 when she work, computers, sports, drama, community their sister bank, Caribbean Mercantile Bank of the Dictionary. There is also a new sec- received the Woman of the Year award by involvement, drug prevention, arts and N.V in Aruba will also donate 20 tion that explains some of the differences the five major newspapers. crafts, music and many others. For more dictionaries. between the Papiamentu of Aruba and that In 1997 she retired and returned to her information about Jong Bonaire, call 717- VIP.com, an online company in Curaçao of Bonaire and Curaçao. The biographical native Canada but she did not leave the 4303 or e-mail: [email protected] purchased 100 books to donate to schools in information on the author has been updated Antilles behind. A year later she married Alan Gross/Jane Townsend Curaçao and KPMG will donate another 50 and information on the new sponsor of the Bicento Henriquez, a life-long family friend dictionaries in Curaçao. Companies or organizations who wish to participate in the School Dictionary Program can send an e-mail to [email protected] along SCOOTER & BIKE with their name, address and contact information so that someone can get back to them SALES & REPAIR to complete the donation. Peugeot, Kymco “This dictionary is an important tool for Loekie, Giant people who speak Papiamentu as well as Gazelle Brands From Bonaire Nautico Marina English speakers who want to learn the lan- Parts and accessories for guage,” said Jong Bonaire board member any brand scooter or bike Alex Senchi during the launch. “It helps capture and preserve the Papiamentu language Bike Clothes for Everyone and also helps promote its use. As more Kaya Grandi #61 companies, governmental agencies and organizations deal with the European Union, Across from INPO this dictionary should prove extremely help- Open: 8:30-12:30, 2:00-5:30 TRIPS ful,” Board member Rene Hakkenberg Owner Operated Every added. Day [email protected] THE ONLY “Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire is very proud to play a role in the return of this im- WALKON / WALKOFF portant book, especially since its author, Catamaran Kantika di Amor Betty Ratzlaff-Henriquez, has spent so many NO CLIMBING! of her years in the Antilles working with Trips daily via resorts at 10 am, 12, 2 pm youth projects,” said Senchi. Except Sunday at 10 am only On Bonaire, copies will be available at Addo’s Bookstore and Flamingo Bookstore on Kaya Grandi and Bonaire Chat ‘n Browse at the Sand Dollar Shopping Center. The dictionary will also be for sale in Cura- çao and Aruba. Retail price of the dictionary Water/115/220V & Cable TV Dinghy tie-up at north-inside dock will be $45 (or NAƒ 80.) This Second Edi- US$10 weekly from Saturday to tion of the Papiamentu-English Dictionary Saturday. Pay at Kantika di Amor has been printed on slightly lighter paper in water taxi daily 10 am, 12, 2 pm. an effort to keep printing and shipping costs Sundays 10 am only. low. As a result, the book can be sold at Your boat name will be recorded. close to the same price as 10 years ago. For people not living on the ABC islands, BONAIRE NAUTICO MARINA At It Rains Fishes Restaurant the book is also available on-line at http:// Call Henk at 560-7254 / Bob 786-5399 www.papiamentudicitonary.com The price www.bonairenauticomarina /VHF 68 on-line is also US $45 but buyers must also [email protected]

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 he popular Papiamentu- teens and their families with a behavior than for negative actions. T English Dictionary by Betty wide variety of programs. All programs are designed to build Ratzlaff-Henriquez has been out of Building self-esteem, self- and to maintain links between the print for a number of years even confidence and self-discipline are center and the families. Through- though there has been a constant three important goals of Jong Bon- out the year, parent nights and demand for it. The original pub- aire. Activities at Jong Bonaire family activities are held to help lisher and owner of the copyright, include help with homework, com- strengthen family ties. Trans World Radio Dictionary puters, sports, drama, community The need for donations is ongo- Foundation, was looking for an involvement, drug prevention, arts ing since the staff and Board of organization to handle the reprint- and crafts, music and many others. Directors make every effort to ing because of their reduced per- The scuba diving certification pro- assure that no teen is excluded for sonnel on Bonaire. gram is just one activity that helps economic reasons. If a parent is Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bon- prepare teens for job opportunities unable to pay the modest monthly aire saw this as an opportunity to in the Bonaire economy. Another dues, sponsors are found so that help preserve the dictionary and group is learning about nutrition the teens can continue as members. also to raise funds for its after- and how to prepare food. Because the average member con- school program for teens on Bon- Other members are exploring the tribution is less than NAƒ l 15 ($8) aire. A large portion of the income possibility of one day becoming a per month, the center can not sup- from sales will go to Jong Bonaire nurse. Members of Club Sosial port itself with membership dues for this purpose. Another large spend time at the old people’s alone and must rely on outside portion will be set aside to be used home and hospital helping the donors for the bulk of its funding. for future reprinting of the diction- patients and nurses. Others help at The Island Government of Bon- ary so that it remains an important Jong Bonaire Scuba Class the local animal shelter, feeding aire contributes approximately part of preserving the language. and bathing the animals. The teens 30% of the Operating Budget. Jong Bonaire is committed to the formances in the competitions project will be handled by the are learning to volunteer and to Another 35% is provided by use and preservation of the Papia- which celebrate the language. youth center’s bookkeeping staff give back to their community AMFO. The Foundation must mentu language, which is the pri- Jong Bonaire has had the dic- who will work with Bonaire Chat while they explore possible career raise the other third of the operat- mary language of the youth center. tionary redesigned with a new ‘n Browse to fulfill orders. options. ing budget every year through It is used for all the teen programs cover by Bart Landheer, a frequent About Jong Bonaire The sports program is an essen- grants and corporate or individual and activities as well as staff and donor and volunteer with Jong Jong Bonaire is an after-school tial part of the effort to build self- contributions plus local fundrais- bestuur meetings. Any non- Bonaire. Landheer, who is a de- program for teenagers which has confidence, discipline and team- ing activities, parents’ contribu- Antillean staff member must learn signer and photographer, spends been in operation since 1999 pro- work. With two full-time sports tions, and rental of the facility. the language to be able to work at about half his time on Bonaire. viding a safe, structured environ- leaders the center organizes teams Jong Bonaire the center. He has also created a website for ment for the island’s high school in several sports and conducts Kaya Simon. Bolivar 16 Jong Bonaire and its members the new dictionary: students. The center has a staff of competitions. Kralendijk, Bonaire Netherlands are also active participants in the www.papiamentudictionary.com eight professionals and a corps of Positive Discipline is the operat- Antilles Arte di Palabra competitions in The Jong Bonaire organization part-time workers and volunteers ing principle of Jong Bonaire. It is tel: +599-717-4303 fax: +599- Papiamentu, which are held each also worked with the author to to provide an effective ratio of a system that rewards and re- 717-6467 year on Curaçao. Several of the revise and update parts of the dic- staff to youth. This investment in a enforces good behavior. The [email protected] youth center members have tionary and then arranged for the professional staff allows Jong young people soon learn that they www.jongbonaire.org. Alan brought home prizes for their per- printing. Administration of the Bonaire to dependably serve the get more attention for positive Gross/Jane Townsend

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he Mariadal Foundation at San Francisco Hos- pital is offering the opportunity to study for T here are Tabbies and two very useful and needed careers: ziekenverzorger T there are Tabbies. (orderly) and verpleegkundige (nurse). It will take “Felicia,” our Tabby Pet of three years to become an orderly (Intermediate Voca- the Week, is very unusual and tional Education level 3) and four years to become a special: she loves dogs and is nurse (Intermediate Vocational Education level 4). A just fascinated by them. How high school PKL diploma is a prerequisite for the first rare is that in a cat? She’s so and a TKL for the second. attractive with her three colors The first year of both studies is the same. You will and happy little face. As a have lessons for one week and then work for three very young kitten she had the weeks, so you will immediately start working at your brains to look for refuge off profession. When you are a certified as an orderly, ollowing the turnover of a NAƒ the streets after she’d been you may continue to study to become a nurse, which 10.00 donation from BONHATA, abandoned. But the people F Friendly Felicia will take another three years. After you have the nurse Bonaire’s dive medicine doctor, Dick van whose garden she went to diploma, you can continue your studies in the Nether- der Vaart, said, “I am very proud on the couldn’t keep her so they lands at the new recompression chamber which we’re brought her into the Shelter. HBOv (School installing on Bonaire. It will be the best Felicia is about eight months old and is very affectionate with people. So if you’re looking for a of Higher Vo- facility in the Caribbean.” According to friendly cat to be friends with your gentle and friendly dog, Felicia is cational Educa- Sara Matera, BONHATA President, the the perfect one. The cat adoption fee of NAƒ 75 includes shots, testing tion). The stud- donation is in line with its aims of support- for feline leukemia, worming and sterilization. You may be sure that ies will start ing social improvement projects on Bon- the animal you adopt from the Bonaire Animal Shelter is in perfect September first. aire. health and is socialized with humans. If you like Speaking of socialization, the volunteers who have been working helping people During the last two years about 400 peo- with the cats have been doing a fantastic job. I’ve never seen so many and you do not ple were treated in the chamber, not only affectionate cats before. As I entered the cat cage to take some photos, mind working for decompression sickness, but also for many of them came running up to me. As I sat in the chair several of at all hours, wound healing. The new chamber will them jumped up on me, purring like mad and looking for attention. One please contact have digital monitoring and be capable of of those cats, I learned had been brought in as a wild, scary kitten, terri- the following providing pressurization to a depth of 50 fied of people. But with the love and care of the Shelter staff and vol- people: Henna meters (165 ft.). unteers that cat is now one of the most social, affectionate ones. Doedel, 717- After 20 years of operation it was time Everyone is welcome to stop by the Shelter. It’s even on many of our 8900 ext 712 or for a replacement chamber. The Recom- tourists’ lists to visit. It’s on the Lagoen Road and is open Monday Liana Francees, pression Chamber Foundation which oper- through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. 717-8900 ext ates and maintains the chamber still needs WWW.BonaireAnimalShelter.org The Shelter staff is now maintaining 744. Mary NAƒ 300.000 to pay for the new equip- the website and they’re doing a fine job. They’re keeping things up to Ann Koops ment. G.D. date and you may even find The Reporter’s Pets of the Week. L.D.

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Did You Know…. Did you know that the Common Comet sea star is able to regenerate an entirely new body from a single severed arm? The Common Comet star (Linckia guildingii), found in Florida, Ber- muda and the Caribbean, inhabits the coral reef and is usually beige or tan in color, although it occasionally appears light red or purple. The Common Comet star is named for its Comet-like appearance during regeneration when the large regenerating arm resembles the tail of the comet with the smaller new rays forming ob and Cynthia Tseng, Bonaire Gold Ambassadors, are pictured reading The Reporter “during a star shape in front. Although regeneration can occur as a result B a break tracking a Leopard in Timbavati, South Africa. On the left is their tracker, Patrick , and of damage or predation, adult sea stars can voluntarily detach an on the right is their guide, Scotch, a Timbavati Ranger. arm as a form of asexual reproduction, or even split their bodies in half to produce two new individuals! Wow! Jean Pearson. P.S. We found the big cat and got some great photos. (shown in foreground inset)

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he island Government has given permission to Wilca, NV of Gunter Seraus to T move the giant rock crusher from its present site near Onima to a newly de- fined industrial area in the east side Santa Clara area. The change is expected to be completed in two weeks. The crusher site at Onima was a problem to the residents of Rincon and to drivers on the Rincon road. Hopefully the new site will not be as bothersome. Large quantities of crushed stone and sand are needed to power Bon- aire’s current building boom. G.D.

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Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008 Page 15 ???? HAPPENING SOON 8-9am Fun Swim & Snorkeling, -7870. century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Eden Beach • Mountain Bike Training for Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, behind ************************(page the Catholic Church in town. Open weekdays Saturday, June 14 – Outdoor 5- 6:30pm Mountain Bike Ride (all riders of all levels (also Tuesday) at levels) 5pm. Bonaire Wellness Connexions, from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717-8868 Marshé in the center of Rincon. Washington-Slagbaai National Park, 6-7pm Health Check Up, Bon Fysio Eden Beach, 785-0767, email Have breakfast, stroll the stands Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Wednesdays June 18, 25 [email protected] selling fruits, vegetables, herbs, Sundays daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on some holi- 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride days. 717-8444/785-0017 local food, gifts, candles. Get a • Live music 6-9 pm while enjoying taste of local flavor from some of (all levels), Eden Beach 5- 6:30pm Hiking, Eden Beach a great dinner in colorful tropical ambi- CLUBS and MEETINGS the friendliest people on the is- ance at the Chibi Chibi Restaurant & land – from 6 am until 2 pm. 6-7pm Workouts for Supreme Core AA meetings - every Wednesday at 7pm; Stability, BWC Fitness Center Bar, Divi Flamingo. Open daily 5-10 every Sunday at 5pm. Phone: 786-7699 . pm. Al-Anon meetings - every Monday eve- -BBQ to help raise money for Thursdays June 19, 26 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride Mondays ning at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 Jemy’s heart surgery (page 2) • “Dive & Dine” Buddy Dive Re- Weekly Bonaire Talker Gathering and (Advanced riders), Eden Beach Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - 8- 9:30am Hiking, Eden Beach Re- sort, 6:30 –9:30 pm – Wine Tasting at AWC – the • Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the heart call 567-0655 for directions. last of the season at AWC ware- sort Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7.30 pm ) 5- 6:30pm Mountain Bike Ride (all of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Maria house on Kaya Industyria 23 – 717-6435 All levels, NAƒ2,50. Call Joop 717-5903 levels) for venue. across from Warehouse Bonaire- Tuesdays 6–7 pm Health Check Up, Bon Fysio Darts Club plays every other Sunday Rocargo, from 7 to 9 pm. Great • Margarita & Taco Tuesdays! Therapy Center at City Café. Registration at 4, games at 5. wines. NAƒ 20 per person for 6 With $2.50 Margaritas and a Taco bar! Fridays June 20, 27 Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. to 8 wines. Call 560-7539 Plus Live music by the Flamingo Rock- 8- 9:00am Fun Swim & Snorkeling. JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- ers, 6-8pm Divi Flamingo, Balashi Junior Chamber International Bonaire (JCI – Signup for 1st Annual Bon- Location: Eden Beach Resort [Miguel] Beach Bar Bonaire, formerly known as Bonaire Jay- aire Barracuda/Sedrebo Interna- Saturdays June 21, 28 Wednesdays cees) meets at the ABVO building, tional open Water Swim Compe- 8-9am Running Clinic, Bon Fysio • “Live Cooking by the Chefs” Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 to 9:30 tition, 5 pm at Kas di Regatta : 10:30-11 am Lecture “ Back Injuries with live music by the Flamingo Rock- pm. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Renata email BonaireBarracu- and Prevention,” Bon Fysio * ers Unplugged - Buddy Dive Resort, 6- Domacassé 516-4252. [email protected] 5-6:30pm Mountain Biking Ride (all 10 pm Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, levels) Kaya International, every other Tuesday, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette Rodriguez. Sunday, June 15 - Father’s Day Sundays June 15, 22, 29 Thursdays nd th 4-5 pm Fun Swim & Snorkeling, Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 • Flamingo Rockers at “Admiral’s Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Eden Beach -1st Annual Bonaire Barra- Hour” for yachtsmen and others, Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. cuda/Sedrebo International open Sunday June 29 Closing Cere- Vespucci Restaurant, Harbour Village Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 Water Swim Competition. Check mony + Party 5:30pm Eden Beach Marina. HH drinks, gratis tapas, 5-7 pm noon-2 pm - 'Pirate House', above Zeezicht in 7 am. Awards ceremony at *Please register in advance for Restaurant. All Rotarians welcome. Tel. Kas di Regatta lectures via telephone 717-7030/7850 Fridays 717-8434 • Harbour Village Tennis, Social or email [email protected] Toastmasters Club meets every two Thursday, June 19 –Book sign- Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per person. weeks. For more information call Crusita Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Vos at de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez ing, Sailing and Cooking REGULAR EVENTS throughout Caribbean, Addo’s 565-5225 Beck, at 786-2953. • The popular SGB High School Books & Toys 5-8pm (page 4) • Manager’s Bash—free Flamingo restaurant, Chez Nous, is open to the Smash & snacks, Live music by Fla- CHURCH SERVICES public. Four-course dinners with wel- Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Friday, June 20 – Summer Sol- mingo Rockers, Divi Flamingo, Balashi come cocktail on Tuesdays. Seating Beach Bar 6-7 pm Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- stice –longest day of the year mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10 am. begins at 6 pm. Lunches on Wednesday • Free Rum Punch Party (5:30- & Thursdays. Call 717-8120, ask for Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Sunday, June 22-Taste of Bon- 6:30 pm) with Moogie Nation, followed mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. Chez Nous or email: keeslee- by all-u-can-eat BBQ, 7-10 pm, Buddy aire at Wilhelmina Park opens [email protected] Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in Kral- Dive Resort endijk Dive Into Summer, 6 pm • HH 2 for 1 (all beverages) 6-7 Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rincon. pm, Divi Flamingo Balashi Beach Bar FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Monday, Tuesday, June 23-24 – Bible Study and Prayer meetings, Thurs- • HH—50% off- Buddy Dive Re- Sunday– Creature Feature– John and days, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. San Juan Festival at Sentro di sort, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital photo cen- New Apostolic Church: Centro di Bario Bario, North Salina and Rose • Divi Flamingo Casino open ter present a multimedia slide Presentation Nord Saliña , Sundays, 10 am. Services in Inn, Rincon, and La Tropicana, daily for hot slot machines, roulette and about Buddy’s House Reef - pool bar Dutch. 700-0379 . 8 pm. Fire jumping at the bar- black jack, Monday to Saturday 8 pm– Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717-5080 International Bible Church of Bonaire, rios, at the home of Doei Diaz 4 am; Sunday 7 pm– 3 am. Monday-Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea at SGB High School auditorium (Kaya Slide Presentation, Capt. Don’s Habitat, (next door to Richard’s Restau- • By appointment – Rooi Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya Korona.) Sun- rant), at the Bonaire Museum 8:30 pm. 717-8529 day services in English at 9 am; Sunday Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours $21 Monday- Land & Ocean Bonaire by and at Rincon. (includes tax). Discounts for residents evening prayer meeting at Pastor's home, Fish-Eye photo staff, 8 pm on the big 7 pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 pm, Light & Life and local people. Tel. 717-8489, 540- screen in front of Bonaire Dive & Adven- Club, children 5 to 12 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. Sunday, July 6 – Dia di Arte – 9800. ture. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter WWW.BonaireArt.org, Email: • Parke Publico children’s play- Tuesday —Sea Turtle Conservation Day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sundays [email protected] - ground open every day into the evening Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of Bon- 8:30 - 11:30am. In Papiamentu, Spanish more information in future is- hours. aire Slide Show. Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, and English. sues Saturdays Buddy Dive Resort, 7 pm—717-3802. Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk – Steak Night On the Beach (a la carte) Tuesday—Diving Facts And Fiction - An Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Bonaire Wellness Month June with live mariachi- Buddy Dive Resort, Evening with DIR slide/video show by Papiamentu, 717-8304. Caribbean Gas Training, 8 pm, Bonaire 1-29, 2008, Schedule of Free 6-10pm Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Satur- Dive & Adventure,786-5073 day at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- Events: • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. En- joy a Bonairean breakfast while you Wednesday– Sea Turtle Conservation mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717- Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of Bon- shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, 4211. aire Slide Show, every 2nd & 4th Wednes- 6:30pm- Eden Beach Resort local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): day at Bruce Bowker's Carib Inn (717- Mondays June 16, 23 candles, incense, drinks, music. Big Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, 8819) at 7pm. Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 am. 6:15- 7:30am Mountain Bike Ride Marché first Saturday of the Month— Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. (all levels) Eden Beach www.infobonaire.com/rincon. BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS 717-2194 5- 6:30pm Hiking, Eden Beach Re- • All You Can Eat BBQ at Divi Kas Kriyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s past in Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Sun- sort Flamingo with live music, 6 to 9 pm. this venerable old home that has been restored day mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire Youth 6-7 Lecture “Healthy Lifestyle”- Call for reservations 717-8285 ext. 444. and furnished so it appears the family has just Center in English, Dutch and Papiamentu. Bon Fysio * • Soldachi Tours—See the real stepped out. Local ladies will tell you the story. Preaching the full gospel. Contact: 786-2557. Tuesdays June 17, 24 Bonaire and be transported back in time. Open Monday thru Friday, 9 –12, 2-4. Weekends 6:15-7:30am Mountain Bike Ride Learn about the history, culture and na- by appointment. Call 717-2445. Send event info to: (For advanced riders) starting from ture by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view The Bonaire Reporter Maria Koeks for more information—796 from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about Email [email protected] Eden Beach [Miguel]* Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the 17th Page 16 Bonaire Reporter June 13-27, 2008

*to find it... just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen For June 2008 Bootes And The Bright Star That Opened The World's Fair Of 1933

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)Your charm will be captivating. Join a club to work off that excess energy; but consider ways of doing that without spending the money. Your best efforts will come through hard work. Don't torment yourself. Disharmony in the home will be extremely stressful. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You might find it difficult to control your emotions. You need a break from your daily routine. You could find yourself having problems with coworkers and employers. Social activities will be satisfying. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Time is money and you must be ready to take action in order to reach your highest potential. Go over their important documents and take the time to suggest alternatives. Entertain those who can provide you with valuable information and knowledge. Don't get talked into get rich quick schemes. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Plan events like camping or white water rafting. Your best efforts will come through hard work. You can bet that someone in a higher posi- tion is watching to see how busy you are. Get on with your life. Your luckiest events ll throughout June if you go outside into the Sky Park just after it gets dark this month will occur on a Monday. A and look almost overhead you will see a very bright star which was very LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A new image can be the result if you change your look. Try famous in the early 20th century because its light was used to open the World's Fair to be understanding. Partnerships will be favorable and contracts can be signed. You in Chicago in 1933. will be accident prone if you aren't careful this month. Your luckiest events this month During June, just after it gets dark out, face north where just to the west of the will occur on a Friday. North Star you will see the seven stars which make up the Big Dipper. Four stars VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. mark its cup and three stars mark its handle. And as all you regular viewers know You will drive your emotional partner crazy this month. It might be best to keep your you can use the handle to find a very bright star. Simply draw a line through the ideas to yourself this month. Health problems may prevail if you don't take care of handle and continue that line in the same curve or arc and you'll "arc to them immediately. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday. Arcturus,”which is the brightest star of the constellation, Bootes the Herdsman. LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) There might be one who is quite willing to take the But those other stars are less bright than the Big Dipper's, and if we draw lines credit for your work. You may be uncertain about some of your coworkers and your between them would look something like a kite. boss. Look after financial transactions this month. Think twice before you agree to take Now, although astronomers usually call Bootes the Herdsman, he is also called on any new projects. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday. the bear driver because some legends say that he chases two celestial bears around SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Try to stay calm and do the best you can. Check the North Star. You see, the Big Dipper is part of the constellation, Ursa Major, the into art objects or precious stones. You can do well in group endeavors. Leave things as big bear, and the Little Dipper is part of the constellation, Ursa Minor, the little they are for the moment and focus on reaching your highest potential at work. You may bear. Bootes is also called the plowman because some European cultures see the want to sign up for courses that will encourage you to have more confidence in your- Big Dipper as a plow and Bootes as the plowman endlessly turning up celestial turf self. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday. as he steers his plow, endlessly circling the north star. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Inharmonious situations at home may be ex- At any rate it's his brightest star Arcturus which was super famous three quarters tremely upsetting for you this month. Dig deep, ferret out any hidden concerns be fore of a century ago when it was used to open the World's Fair in Chicago. The reasoning behind this was that 40 years earlier, in 1893, Chicago had also hosted a you sign your life away. Get rich quick schemes will not be successful. You may have World's Fair. And astronomers believed that Arcturus was 40 light years away. So difficulties with foreigners. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. someone came up with the bright idea that wouldn't it be nifty if the light of CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You can get a great deal accomplished if you Arcturus, which left it in 1893, could be used to open the World's Fair when its light bring work home. Problems on the home front might be a little disconcerting. Look into arrived 40 years later in 1933. So a device was set up whereby the rays from intellectual and physical games that will test your abilities. Do your work at home, if Arcturus were passed through a telescope which focused this light onto a photo you can. Someone may be trying to make you look bad. Your luckiest events this electric cell which then generated a small electrical current which was then used to month will occur on a Monday. turn on the lights of the fair. And it really worked! Only one problem, however, AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You will be tempted to shop till you drop. Do not since then we have discovered that Arcturus is a bit closer, 37 light years away. So overspend on entertainment. Hard work will payoff if you refrain from expressing your early 20th century astronomers got it wrong, but only by three years, which is pretty opinion to superiors. You should be in business for yourself. Your luckiest events this good. month will occur on a Monday. Arcturus is the 4th brightest star we can see and is 23 times wider than our Sun, a PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) A change is as good as a rest. Don't go looking for whopping 20 million miles wide. Plus it is 115 times brighter. It is actually change. You may have ignored or neglected your mate lately. A series of misunder- speeding toward us and will do so for another couple of thousand years. After standings may be at fault. You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, which, however, it will speed away from us and fade from sight in only half a they may not be to your advantage. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a million years! So see it now before it disappears out of sight. Jack Horkheimer Tuesday.

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El Pueblo n the last issue Marcel Leurs photo I of this series we finished the “island develop- ments tour” at Hill- top where at the end of Kaya Barcadera the grounds of El Pueblo have been prepared for construction. So why not continue right there? In other words, the what, where, when and Minister Eurlings, Prime Minister De Jongh-Elhage and Com- who about the de- missioner Burney El Hage signing the declaration of intent for velopment called El the tertiary water treatment system for Kralendijk. Pueblo, that’s coming our way there. Two to three The unspoiled views from El Pueblo are unparalleled on Bonaire utch Minister Camiel sition funding), so the project years ago there was only D Eurlings of Transport can be carried out soon. the Caribbean Club resort (then El Pueblo photo and Communication said that his The water treatment system is 26 units) and five private homes. working visit to Bonaire was a project that has been in the That is changing now. A small very important. His comments, works for almost 20 years. The apartment complex has risen quoted in the Dutch press, indi- European Union has already (Hilltop Apartments), and very cated he was captured by the allocated €19.5 million available recently the oceanfront “Wedding warmth and friendliness of the for the project. Village” - nine villas, one with a island’s people. He keyed on the In reference to Flamingo Air- special bridal suite - was com- environment and the airport in port, Eurlings said that The pleted. Management of both is in his public statements: “The Netherlands will assume her the hands of the Caribbean Club (tertiary) water treatment system responsibility and will make (see Flotsam and Jetsam item). for Kralendijk is very important between 55 and 95 million We also learn from their website for the coral reefs of Bonaire. guilders investment to bring the that Caribbean Club is planning to Aerial View, Bonaire Caribbean Club is on the right add extra apartments and Hilltop There is €5 million allocated for airport up to world standards by Oasis here, which will result in a this in the budget of my ministry August, 2008. Work will begin 50+ unit resort. (separate from the general tran- in the Fall. Press release But for now let’s focus on El Pueblo, to be located just north of the Caribbean Club, right on the ocean up on the cliff. The people behind the project are the same ones who are currently finishing Dierenartsen team: Waterlands Village (across from Drs. Arie Binksma the airport, with the wall paint- Drs. Hans & Etty Lambeek ings), however, this project will Drs. Seib Fietsma be something completely differ- Drs. Ytzen v.d. Werf ent. There is no construction going on yet at the site. The various lots Kaminda Lagun 24A, Tel 717-4255 have been laid out and we see the Next to the Animal Shelter beginnings of what will be a road, Banda di Dierenaisel but that’s about it. That will Naast het Dierenaisel change in the upcoming week BioRock website photo with the building of the first foun- dations. Eventually 27 villas will Bio-Rock system installed in Holland arise at this location (see photo). Stunning sea views here. Before building permission was granted, also reflected in using only pres- be delivered “turn the developers did extensive cave sure treated wood and fully insu- key,” meaning that exploration to secure grounds for lated roofs. owners need only future inhabitants and wildlife. Except for the cliff side, the bring their personal The clinic is open from: Although possibly not everyone land will be enclosed with a cac- belongings. All the Klinika ta habri di: supports construction at this loca- tus fence, making it a gated com- rest –from a TV set to De kliniek is geopened van: tion, it is good to hear that the munity, and mainly zero file teaspoons- will al- home septic tank systems make (needing little water) vegetation ready be there. use of the latest technology, a will be planted. However, before Consulting Monday, Wednesday and Friday 13:30-14:30 four-chamber, Bio-Rock system. Two different home types will that a lot still needs to Hours Tuesday, Thursday 17:00-17:30; Saturday 11.00-12.00 The water coming out at the end be built. The names, “Adobe” and be done and it won’t or by appointment every day of this septic system is totally free “Santa Fe,” tell us that inspira- be finished before the available 24 hours a day, including weekends: Tel. 790-6001 of nutrients (you could almost tion comes from a style of con- end of 2009. Marcel drink it, but we pass the glass as struction found in the pueblos Leurs Orario: djaluna, djarason i djabierne 13:30-14:30 you may imagine), and therefore (villages) near Santa Fe, with a djamars i djaweps 17:00-17:30; djasabra 11.00-12.00 of sigun sita tur dia doesn’t do any damage to the clear Mexican touch. Having faji- 24 ora pa dia disponibel, tambe den wikent: Tel. 790-6001 reefs by contributing to algae tas, nachos, enchiladas or tacos on growth. We encountered this the porch for dinner will probably Spreekuur: maandag, woensdag en vrijdag 13:30-14:30 same system before at the wooden fit in very well. dinsdag en donderdag 17:00-17:30; zaterdag 11.00-12.00 houses on platforms at Kaminda Although the sea is close by of volgens afspraak elke dag Sorobon. Hopefully we are wit- (there will be a footpath to down 24 uur per dag bereikbaar, ook in het weekend: Tel. 790-6001 nessing a trend on the island. Sus- below), each home will have its tainable aspects of the project are own swimming pool, and it will

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LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX, BABY

(Currently there is discussion about keeping pregnant high schools girls out of school when st they begin to “show” …. The 31 of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s Editor) interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.”

t’s normal that a Bonaire/Playa – I child at a certain age he Toyota Hilux will get interested in its T truck owned by fellow humans in a sexual Wanna Dive has just been way. In fact it is just biol- repaired and restored after ogy working, otherwise suffering a minor collision. we would stop existing as Despite its multi- colored the human species. In the appearance the vehicle old days it was normal was invisible at the wrong that as soon as a girl was moment and a little repair able to reproduce, she had to be done to the right would marry and take care front end of the almost of the household of her always reliable truck. Internet photo husband. But now, the realization that women have the too young, they will have less- Originally this car was same rights as men has kicked in. ened their chances of getting a produced in Japan and Furthermore, for the development good education and ultimately a made mostly of metal. of our society as we know it, it is good diploma. This leads to fewer During the last couple of not wise anymore to leave 50% of chances in the job market. They years the car was inten- the workforce at home. It is also have more chance of ending up in sively modified on Bon- not a good idea to let the young jobs which don’t pay enough to aire. Now the truck con- The multi colored “woody” from Wanna Dive. Nicole Schuppers (18, people start in the workforce be able to care for their child. sists of a steel chassis, an enjoying life) is one of the three regular drivers of this tribute to Bo- without an education. So now we This can lead to a life of crime engine and some paneling nairean auto-culture. want to have every child in and or violence, trying to make made of steel, but the school for at least 16 years, be- ends meet. Here we are in that amount of wooden parts is in- cal and natural system of air con- the right angle of the back. I ginning at the age of four. And downward spiral again. creasing every day! The part of ditioning. really like it. The wooden parts of after that investment we would The figures for the Antilleans the car behind the cabin is com- The car is fitted with a red plas- this car do not rust of course and like to see something in return in living in the Netherlands (a pletely made of wood, the floor tic Neptune Marine fuel tank, a we repaint the vehicle regularly. the form of a job and a career. breakdown of Bonaireans is not of the passenger compartment is tank normally used by small It is so easy to maintain! And it is That means that it is considered available, Ed.) are not something made of wood and even the boats. It holds 22.7 liters/6 US fun. The paint dries in a couple of “not smart” to start by having to celebrate. In 2003, for every benches in the cabin of this gallons and is now “on wheels” minutes. Then the car is ready to children at any age younger than 1,000 teenage girls between 15 “woody” are made of the natural instead of in the water. serve again!” 22. and 19 years old, about 33 gave material produced by trees! No Nicole Schuppers has been con- birth. (That means, of course, that problems with termites yet! Regular drivers of this running nected to the Wanna Dive Hut However, biology runs its own a lot more got pregnant, but they rainbow are Mieke Hermans, Bonaire for the last four months. course, and it does not wait for an either got an abortion or the preg- Nobody knows with what color supervisor of the Wanna Dive She really likes the work and the education and a career. Every nancy terminated naturally). the truck left the factory in Japan, Hut Bonaire hotel, Nicole Schup- island. teenager gets infected by a sex Compare this to the lowest teen- years and years ago. At this mo- pers (18) and Noortje de Jong drive so strong that it will over- age pregnancies figure in the ment the car is painted yellow, (20). The last two are temporary Wanna Dive Hut Bonaire is a shadow everything else in his or world: In the Netherlands four out orange, green, blue and even all round employees who are on low budget hotel, especially for her mind. Biology lessons at of every 1,000 teenagers in that black-board black! the island for five months to com- divers, with accommodation for school and the media can teach age category had a living child. The car, registered: 1612 – V, is plete their internship for colleges over 40 persons. At the present them everything theoretical about You see a striking difference. In equipped with a very standard in Holland. (Noortje just arrived only breakfast is served. The ho- sex. But school can teach them the Netherlands teens of Surinam- four-cylinder engine and an ordi- on the island of Bonaire on the tel is open every day of the year. almost nothing about relation- ese and Antillean origin contrib- nary four-speed gearbox. No first of June and she already fid- Feel free to enjoy the relaxed ships and commitment. That is ute one third to the teen pregnan- power steering, no extras. Only dles around with paint and atmosphere and enjoy a cold where the parents and society cies. So even amongst Antillean power brakes and belts for safety. brushes.) Life at Wannadive is drink at the open come in. They have to teach their teens living in another country, This is a very ordinary utility full of colors, like the truck! air bar, enjoy life children to wait for the right mo- too many get pregnant too soon. vehicle but made of steel and Nicole explains, “This truck is and get a closer ment, not to confuse sex with wood. used every day. It is a real work- look at the love, and to use contraceptives What can we do then? Shun The top of the four side doors horse and our way of transporting unique truck! and disease prevention! Too of- them? Take them away and hide are cut off. There are no windows men and equipment. It is really ten, this is not done, or not in the them because they set a bad ex- any more and the drivers and fun to drive this car and the seats Story & photo by right way. Then some girls pay ample for the others? These are passengers just enjoy the ecologi- are quite comfortable because of J@n Brouwer the ultimate price by getting preg- the girls confused by hormones nant at a very young age. and the promises of their Why is teenage pregnancy so “boyfriends.” And now they are 18 years old are, by law, obligated more information about proper teenagers and punishing some horrible? Often the girls are from even more vulnerable because of to go to school and receive an sexual behavior, relationships and teenagers for their stupidity of not a socially disadvantaged back- the extra hormones from their education, whether they are preventing pregnancies. If we let using contraceptives is not going ground. Statistics show that chil- pregnancy. If you take them away handicapped, sick, healthy, preg- the media be the sole informer for to work. dren from teen mothers are more from their friends, they will be nant, male or female. Pregnancy these teenagers, we are in deep It takes two to tango and a likely to experience malnutrition, marked for the rest of their lives, is not a crime. Having to deal trouble. Then they might think it dance floor. We (parents, school a bad living environment with and they are already marked with a child when you yourself is normal for a girl to throw her- and society) had better make sure violence and drugs, and they are because of the child that is com- are still a child is hard enough. self half naked at men in sexy that they know all about the good more likely to die in their first ing. Also, refusing to let them They should not be punished even clothes and sunglasses. If a girl things and the bad things that may year… and 75% of teenagers who get a proper education will only more than they (usually only the gets pregnant, why do we not ask be. Let’s talk about sex. Because get pregnant were born from teen- aggravate the problem. Because girls, and not the impregnator!) why? whether you like it age mothers themselves. It seems then they will have even less already are. If you have more scientific in- or not, they will like a spiral going down from the chance of getting a good job; We all feel that this is a big formation on the natural sexual dance! Mary first mistake a girl makes fol- their child will most likely ex- problem, and we would really behavior of teenagers, then you Ann Koops lowed by generations of mistakes. perience poverty, and that will like to fix it. Let us start talking to can work on solving the teenage Koops teaches Bonaire needs educated people. have an effect on his or her edu- these teenagers (both the girls and pregnancy problem. Denying the Biology at the But if those people have a child cation, etc. Plus, children up to the boys!). They obviously need existence of sexual behavior of SGB High School.

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