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per hour, on St. Eustatius $ 4.89 (€3.63) per WILLEMSTAD—Curaçao airline Insel hour and Saba $ 4.61 (€3, 42) per hour. Ad- Air will be flying to Venezuela with smaller This Week’s Stories justments, if any, for 2014 have not been aircraft. The five daily flights with MD-83 jets A Place For Donkeys On Modern announced. will be discontinued, said director Edward Heer- Bonaire? 4, 5 In 2014 European Netherlands workers enveen. “This is due to the Venezuelan foreign Today A Friend of Mine Died 4 aged 21 will have a minimum €6.21 per hour exchange controller, Cadivi, holding on to our Bonaire Gets A New Medical Center wage. Employees aged 23 and older get a receipts from ticket sales there. We haven’t re- 5 minimum €8.57 per hour. Compared to the ceived any payment for 10 months and now have Art In Fashion 6 minimum hourly wages on the BES islands, to take measures.” Med School Volunteers 6 European Dutch (23 years and older) re- Word On The Street 7 ceive more than twice as much. by Belkis Bonaire will get a Boeing 787 Dreamliner New Playground Dedicated 8 he Island Government recently Osepa jet flight in 2014, says Arkefly’s (to be renamed T issued a letter in support of the in- just Arke), parent company, TUI Netherlands. Helmets On Wheels– Honda 8 the-water expansion and jetty at Karel 's A special committee will review opera- Starting July 2014 it will use the new plane for Goodbye Fishing Line 9 Beach Bar Pier as a contribution to eco- tions at the three large piers of Bonaire, at flights to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. Details Carel Kraaijenhof Tango 9 nomic and tourism value of Bonaire. The Bopec, Cargill Salt at Saliña and in the about the upcoming changes in planes, capacity Royal Visit 2013 10 expansion is bitterly opposed by the Ma- harbor of Kralendijk, to see if they meet and the summer schedule will be released later Study and Jobs Market 11 rine Park and local conservationist groups. the International Ship and Port Security on by TUI Netherlands. Barracuda Butterfly Clinic 12 It wrote, “… construction of the jetty is (ISPS) code. The Dreamliner is to replace the current Boe- Behind the Scenes Of the Royal another important step for the development The ISPS code is an amendment to the ing 767-300 that flies three times a week to Bon- Visit 15 of tourism in Bonaire. It is for both local Safety of Lives at Sea (SOLAS) and regards aire. The New Bona Dea 16 and central government an important trade- protecting ships and ports against terrorist Chinese Diplomat Visits 16 off between economic and environmental attacks. The moorings of Bonaire were re- King Willem-Alexander and Queen Animal Shelter Auction 18 interests. The extension of the pier is re- cently inspected by the American Coast Máxima kicked off the Youngsters on Healthy lated to the construction of Seaview Hotel Guard. Weight program in Bonaire at Wilhelmina Park Departments … (while) protection of the Marine Park These inspections are related to the after- during their visit to the islands last weekend. Flotsam & Jetsam 2 remains central in the context of good gov- math of the terrorist attacks on September The Youngsters on Healthy Weight (Jongeren Picture Yourself– Bahamas 12 ernance, however, the development of tour- 11, 2001. The code was introduced after that Op Gezond Gewicht- JOGG) is a Dutch initiative Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 13 ism in Bonaire should also be considered.” and demands that all harbors receiving ships in which 32 municipalities in the Netherlands are Classifieds 13

from the US guarantee the safety of such. participating. On Bonaire the program will be Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Bonaire’s sewage treatment system coordinated by Bon Bida Gym/Bon Fysio. Times, Moon Phase 13 will soon begin trials of the treatment On Monday, November 18, a covenant of co- Did You Know– Sponges 16 plant out on the Lagoen road. It will be- operation between JOGG Netherlands, the Bon- Shopping & Dining Guides 14 gin using the sewage water that had already aire island Government (OLB) will be signed by Where To Find The Reporter 16 been treated by the small wastewater treat- representatives of JOGG Netherlands and Bon- Mast head, 16 ment plant that began operation in mid- aire Commissioner of Health Serfilia. In Papia- 2011. In recent weeks several elements of mentu the slogan of the campaign is “Hoben Sa What’s Happening, Cruise Ships 17 the sewage treatment plant and sewage Bo Peso Adekuá” or “Youngsters Know Your Pet of the Week (Victoria 18 pumping stations have already been suc- Weight.” Bonaire Sky Park (Oort Cloud Comet) cessfully tested. If the test run with clean A 2008 study showed that in Bonaire 32% of 19 water is successful, trial operation with girls and 24.4% of the boys between the ages The Stars Have It ( Astrology) 19 wastewater will begin this month. of four and 16 are obese. To protect the fringing reef, wastewater from the coastal zone from Hato along How to contact us On Sunday, November 10, around 13:15 pm, Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- Playa and Playa Pabou Pariba to the vicin- the emergency room of the police received a book. Press “Like” ity of the airport and of Belnem to Point telephone report of a problem from divers who The Publisher: George DeSalvo Verkant is being treated. There are more On 11th of October 2013 a new foun- had been diving near Willemstoren. The divers [email protected] than 1,000 connections in the system, about dation was started by a group of top Bo- group of about 30 people was there to dive but Phone 786-6125 990 households and 75 businesses. At this nairean windsurfers and two family mem- experienced strong currents. The dive was termi- The Editor: Laura DeSalvo time, about one-third of the connections are [email protected] bers. Tonky Frans, Choko Frans, Taty Frans, nated immediately. A fishing boat that happened Phone 786-6125 complete. Kiri Thode and his mother Edelda "Della" to be in the neighborhood put some of the divers Box 407, Bonaire, Thode, grandfather Florenzio "Bubui" Thode ashore. However, tragically one person was Dutch Caribbean The Central Bureau of Statistics established The Children of the Wind Foun- missing, Fabian Hernandez, 26 years old. He Story tip or idea: (CBS) published the book, “The Carib- dation. It is a foundation to generate funds so was wearing a fluorescent yellow wetsuit. The [email protected] Phone 786-6518 bean Netherlands in Figures 2012,” in Bonairean windsurfers can travel to the up- police, including several dive shops, Customs, late October. The publication includes Available on-line at: coming events and so on. They will try to Stinapa, Coast Guard aircraft and the Harbor www.bonairereporter.com several themes such as demography, prices, make this happen by organizing positive Master were informed and asked to help with the Printed Every Fortnight, energy, water and labor.  activities among the young ones and related search for the missing diver. On Monday, No- On-line every day, 24/7 It lists the minimum wages for the BES activities for the elders. Checkout the Chil- vember 11, police conducted an interview with Next edition printing on islands that were established in December dren of the Wind Foundation on Facebook. the group of divers in connection with the inves- Sunday, December 1 2012. Workers aged 21 and older in 2013 Story and Ad deadline: (Continued on page 3) Friday, November 29 on Bonaire earn minimum $ 4.55 (€3.37) 

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) assistance foundations on Bonaire and have an agreement to provide some basic ganization works daily and mostly with less tigation. As of press time the man had not staffed by dedicated volunteers. They have training in prison. A teacher makes sure that fortunate kids. As they have in past years been found. accomplished much on a shoestring budget. the detainees are offered an educational pro- they are organizing a St. Nicholas Feast on So help them out and enjoy a great dinner at gram on a daily basis, thus preparing them December 1st for 200 kids between 4-8 Eddy’s The cost is $60 per person and will for further study or a job on the labor market years and a Fun Fair on December 14th for go a long way towards supporting FKBO’s after having served their sentence. 100 kids between 9-12 years. A donation of 2014 activities. We’ve got our tickets al- just $15 will provide a gift for a child. For ready. Get yours now. Contact : Rox- Arguably, the best-built car brand that more information on how to help, email anne.Timp at 715-5552 or E-mail: is affordable for persons of average means is [email protected], or call any time -Dalitza [email protected]. a Honda. And one of the best Hondas for Victorina -786-6378, Alda Dirksz-785- Bonaire with its often rough roads, is its 6378 or Ilva Sint Jago—786-5451. Support Bonaire, Inc., the organization mini SUV, the CRV. And one now on dis- that formalized and simplified American play and available at Autocity! See their ad The easiest way to get on line copies of IRS tax-free donations to Bonaire charities, on page 6. The Bonaire Reporter is to access the is shutting down. SBI, spearheaded by Jake George F. Smathers Libraries at the Uni- Richter (deceased), will stop accepting do- Thanksgiving is an American tradi- versity of Florida’s Digital Library of the nations on November 30, 2013. Remaining tion…. And Thanksgiving Dinners at Caribbean: http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00094093 funds will be disbursed to charitable projects Rum Runners are legendary. Go for their It’s still free.  G.D./L.D. on Bonaire by the end of December 2013. All You Can Eat Buffet (at the same price  Since its founding as a US501(c)3 charity as last year) on Thanksgiving day, Novem- Thanks to the “Breakfast in School” in June 2001, SBI has been accepting US tax ber 28. For more info and the menu see program (which started in 2004), each deductible donations from US citizens for page 10. school day 350 children receive a healthy various charitable projects on Bonaire. After breakfast. This successful program is possi- many discussions, the Board decided to shut A new exercise/yoga schedule is in ble thanks to the support from individuals down due to steadily increasing operating effect at Bon Bida Spa and Gym. If you and businesses. costs and the time required by the all- want to improve your health or lose weight To help sustain this project Roan Jas- volunteer Board members to maintain SBI join up now. There are 9 different classes to Top Quality pars and Frederick Vloeberghs will make as well as no desire to use donations for its choose from including Spinning, Weight Affordable an attempt to paddle from Bonaire to Klein operating expenses. Pump, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, TRX, Cross- Congenial Curaçao sometime during the first week of The NGOs of Bonaire still need the sup- Fit, Abs, etc… Schedule is on page 15. December. The distance to be covered is port of donors. In light of this need, SBI 42km. (26 miles). The crossing will be done plans to leave a web page up at Following the wet weather mosquitoes on stand up paddle boards. For more infor- www.SupportBonaire.org with the contact are breeding in growing numbers, and sev- mation and to enter the contest: information for NGOs and their projects. eral cases of dengue fever have already [email protected] been reported. Keep the area around your FORMA, the training center for adult home free of clean standing water where the Inge Bruijn Fundashon Kuido pa Bista i Oido education, recently presented another cer- mosquitoes breed to reduce your risk. Certified Therapist (Sight and hearing Foundation) is selling tificate of Basic Training to a detainee in tickets for a fundraising Thanksgiving Bonaire’s Judicial Institute Caribbean To help make our underprivileged Bulevar Gob. N. Debrot 74 Dinner to be held on November 28 at Netherlands (JICN). It is the second time Bonairean kids happy during the month of (Across from Sand Dollar) Eddy’s Gourmandises Restaurant at Sand detainees at the local prison completed this December a group of friends came up with Phone For appointment Dollar. FKBO is one of the most deserving course successfully. FORMA and JICN an idea. Together with “FESBO” this or- 717-7330, Ask for Inge

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Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 Page 3 wrote the following story about 10 years ago. Alas, it's still appropriate as at least I once a week a donkey is killed by a car... which is one too many every week. Bonaire has changed in many ways and there are way more cars, way more people who are so much more in a hurry than ever before and also... the donkey population has grown over the years due to some rather good rainy seasons. Now, if I may say so, I find the island is way more beautiful and interesting with the donkeys than without. Of course I know many people see it differently. But it breaks my heart when I see the foals along side the roads, so innocent and vulnerable in such a dan- gerous place, and they do get killed, just like the poor moms and the wild young stallions. And if that's the price we have to pay to have the donkey's roam free - it might be getting too much. Too much hurt... However, luckily, very seldom a person gets badly hurt and also, many times a donkey is blamed while the driver says he or she never saw one. He or she just drank too much or drove too fast and what's easier than to put the blame on a ''stupid'' donkey. So everybody has their own opinion and point of view and all through the years it has been Marina who took care of the sick, the wounded, the unwanted and the dying. Finally the time has come that ''a solution'' has been found for the ''donkey problem.'. It's Four of the Sanctuary lady donkeys not ideal, it's not according to everybody's different views and wishes, it's not the best, but apparently it's the best we could do: Donkey Help photo From November 4th, Marina and her crew from the Donkey Sanctuary started catching the donkeys with the help of the people of Bonaire. ''We pay the people $20 per donkey, but the donkeys need to be unharmed - no scratches, no wounds. Aimed Ayubi announces it three times per day on Radio Digital. We're asking the people to let the donkeys into their yards. Mamas and babies have to stay together and the people have to provide them with food and water until we come to collect them. We started in Tera Kora and Nikiboko, then we ‘did’ Antriol and Amboina. From Mon- day the 18th we will be picking up donkeys from North di Salina, Republiek and Hato. From the 24th of November we will be in Rincon and then it's back again to Tera Kora and Nikiboko. This a four-week schedule which we will repeat until we're done. Jan Laarakker, the vet, is castrating the stallions. All the males that are in good shape and healthy are castrated. Then they get a fluorescent ear tag, which we got from Bot- swana, South Africa, where all the donkeys are tagged this way. Then the castrated males are registered and set free in a very remote area. Mrs. Odet van der Doest, a veterinarian from Curacao, supervises the project for the government. We've got one year to solve the ''donkey problem'' on Bonaire and we're going for it!” Greta Kooistra New arrivals with ear tags

oday a friend of mine died. He More people stop. Farid, Marina's friend, “T was hit by a car and he was left to goes to the truck and comes back with a Today a Friend Of Mine Died die like a piece of garbage alongside Don- hammock. He wraps it around the donkey's key Beach. head against the sun, against the rocks. We For years this donkey, whom we called wipe away the other little stones from un- "Tiburcio," used to walk into the garden, eat derneath his body, his legs. The donkey the almonds that had fallen from the tree, pees, his legs become wet. His ears have climb the stairs of the terrace and join us for become very cold. Between the front legs, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Weeks passed by where a donkey's heart is, he starts sweating when we were not on the island, but as soon - terrible cold, ice cold sweat. as we were back, so was Tiburcio. A faithful The vet arrives in what seems to be an eter- friend who liked our company, and we liked nal 15 minutes. He listens to Tiburcio's heart him. and says, "Oh, God, let's get it over with as One day we found a puppy in the remote soon as possible." He puts two injections area of Washikemba, and from that time on into his neck. A slight sigh from this big we had to keep the gate closed. Tiburcio beautiful creature and it's done. couldn't come in anymore so we hung a Tiburcio knew his way around the island for shopping basket with food for him on the many years. He was not bothering anybody. fence. He kept on coming every day as He was eating, drinking and sleeping and he usual, but after he had eaten he stayed, had his love affairs. He was an intelligent hanging around as if he missed the social creature enjoying life, like all of us, just Above: Tiburcio visits on the porch. Below: Tiburcio near the end. Photos from Extra visits. The last few weeks he started braying minding his own business. He died because every time he saw one of us coming out of somebody drove too fast - far too fast. That the house, loud and enthusiastic: "Hey guys, same someone left him to die in the burning good to see you today!" sun, all by himself. That someone didn't That's how it went this morning. This after- have the guts to stay and call Marina or the noon, at 3 pm, as I was driving back after vet. That someone didn't have the decency picking up my daughter at school, from far to sit with him and say, "Sorry, pal, I didn't away I saw something lying alongside Don- mean to." key Beach. Even before I got there I knew it An accident can happen, although it was was a donkey. The moment I saw his face I broad daylight, a road without bushes, no knew it was Tiburcio - blood dripping from curves. I've seen them strolling around Don- the mouth, the body swollen, shaking, the key Beach a hundred times, easy-going don- legs trembling. No sound from his throat. keys. You can spot them from far away. Dark eyes full of pain. Complete silence If an accident like this happens, one has to around us. "Call Marina. The number is in deal with it. One has to the cellular," I yell at my daughter. I take his respect life. Life is not head and start talking to my dying friend. only for people. Life is Marina is there in what seems to be a min- for all of us crea- ute. She calls the vet. She looks at Tiburcio. tures.  "He has internal bleeding," she says. "The Story & photos by For more information call 782-5520 and please, help to make Bonaire a better place where vet has to put him to sleep." I hear my Greta Kooistra we don't hit animals and leave them dying on the road. It's all about karma - what goes daughter asking, "How do you know?" Ma- around comes a round - if you hurt another soul - and animals do have a soul - you will be rina simply answers, "Believe me, I know, hurt too. Show compassion and life will be better, not only for the animals but for people too. sweetheart. I've seen it before." Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 goats do more to fertilize than to harm." About two years ago, Donkey Help, in collu- sion with the Vet, killed about 20 donkeys. When I asked about it, I was told they were old and aggressive! Also the Donkey help only took females, which disrupted the natural bal- ance to the extent that the predominant male popu- lation was competing for the remaining females Al Catalfumo and friend (which was a part of their running across public know what is going on and to let A Bonaire Donkey the roads). Apart from this man-made the Donkey Help Sanctuary know some- at the wind turbines unnatural competition I have never come one is looking over their shoulder. I re- across an aggressive donkey. To the best ceived information that said only 100 of my knowledge, up until this new males will survive and the rest will be cruel and insensitive caucus who are de- BONAIRE DONKEYS NEED HELP. agreement, that practice had stopped. termined to taint our image and to make put down. HAS BONAIRE LOST ITS HEART? Most islands are searching for a tour- us appear that way? My suggestion is to let a person or istic icon for guests to associate posi- The killing and mutilation of the don- group on island that is involved with the Dear Editor: tively with their memories. Our donkeys keys of Bonaire must be stopped. humane society also check and give final I am told that the Bonaire government, are just such iconic symbols of Bonaire Is there a warm-hearted solution? Yes. approval of those donkeys that really the Dutch authorities and Bonaire's Don- and there are hundreds of photographs, *1. Let us ensure that no one can make need to be put to sleep. key Help/Sanctuary have agreed formally past articles and Government-sponsored a decision about our animals, unless they The decision-makers must be capable to catch the wild donkeys, keep the fe- promotional materials that show pictures have a heart-felt understanding of them of seeing the big picture and have basic males, castrate the males, and kill the old of donkeys. To prove this point. and all living things. humane sensitivities for our fauna. and sick or injured. With right-minded management of this * 2. Slow down and manage the traffic. If you agree, please let the govern- On November 9th, 2013, I was in- living resource, it will remain an attrac- If a car can hit a donkey, it can also kill a ment know that this practice of killing formed that 20 or more donkeys had been tion of major interest to all green groups person. The guilty are the reckless at the donkeys is neither decent nor humane.  killed. For a time, five to eight dead don- and will retain our long-standing tourist wheel, NOT the donkeys . ** (remember Al Catalfumo keys a day were carried to the landfill. base, at minimal cost. Our donkeys con- Germito killed by a speeding car while on [substantiated by SELIBON (landfill op- tribute to our economy and good stand- his bicycle on the road to Rincon). PS: Anyone interested in forming a erator) information. Ed] ing in the world. They do no harm, other * 3. Clear back the vegetation that civil lobbying group to help with this Myself and many others here on Bon- than to the thoughtless and reckless of grows right up to the sides the road in problem please email me: aire, residents and visitors alike, are this island. places in order to make the vulnerable [email protected] shocked by this action. So the intent of this article is to let the It is beyond belief that these 20 or more donkeys more easily visible in advance to Bonairean donkeys had to be killed, rather approaching drivers - just as they do in than treated. We feel it reasonable to ask Australia, so that car drivers can see the whether they were really in such bad con- kangaroos and slow down appropriately. dition, or is this a mere excuse wantonly * 4. Have all the government adminis- to destroy these wonderful, harmless ani- tered kunuku wells serviced regularly so mals? Rumor has it that the conspiracy is as to keep a small trap of accessible water; to kill off all but 200. donkeys make rounds and always come I know it is hard work, but, in my opin- back to their water source. This will help ion, Donkey Help falls short of caring for to keep most of them in the bush and off the donkeys put down. Maybe due to work the roads and town. load etc. But the fact remains they have * 5. Set aside large parcels of protected and are putting down donkeys that do not land, before we become a concrete jungle. have to be killed, to relieve the pressure (50 years from now they could become they created in this donkey catching cam- parks, such as Central Park in the center paign. of Manhattan). * 6. Have the population secure, or If more donkeys than just those who are place their trash cans in their yards. (as I sick or injured are killed, then it should be told Burber when he was the head of announced openly and subject to informed LVV, if anyone needs help securing there public debate. trash barrel, have them call me and I will In the past, when most of the islands in do it- his solution then was to shoot them). the Caribbean exterminated their donkey Alternatively, SELIBO can supply hooks populations, in the name of "progress," we Bonaire/Kralendijk – absence of internet and the doctors still so that the trash containers cannot be th on Bonaire were happy to decide to co- n Monday, October 28 Mr. miss their staplers and their stamps. But knocked over by the donkeys. habit with our animals. Such reverence for Schraeder, Mr. Pieterse and their who cares. They’ve coped with bigger * 7. Encourage and assist those persons O our natural heritage has been part of what four assistants started working on their problems in history! The four assistants- who have fenced kunukus to adopt some made this such a great island and such a new Bonaire Medisch Centrum, located Merry, Rose, Shemedy and Niovis -are donkeys (if they are capable of caring for global attraction to our visitors. It gave us in a brand new building on Kaya Soeur pleased with their fashionable purpe them). the reputation around the world of caring Bartola. After years and years of helping work clothes. The money now being spent on catch- for our marine and land fauna: truly a patients in an old and not that efficient Outside, a bunch of laborers is busy ing, castrating, and killing and dumping green island. It was a culture and ethos of building south of the hospital they moved rolling and crushing and flattening the carcasses can be used to fund the above which to be justly proud (Amigo DiTera a little north, about the same distance little pebbles and rocks in front of the humane measures. If this is not enough wrote an article some years ago about our from the hospital. The new Medical Cen- building. When this tough work is done a then there are plenty of willing volunteers co-habitation.) ter is easy to reach and there are plenty of firm layer of tarmac will be laid over the truly happy to help with the above regi- The veterinarians, as part of their con- parking spaces. Kaya Soeur Bartola is surface to create a flat and spacious park- men. tract with the then government, were ex- located between Kooijman’s and the ing lot. It has been suggested, in justification pected to treat the injured creatures. Juventus soccer field. The new Bonaire for the cull, that the donkeys are destroy- Countless hours and dollars have been Merry, one of the assistants to the two ing our plant life! This is most likely a Medisch Centrum is a spent over many years by myself, the doctors, is very pleased with the new myth derived from accounts of other real gain and profit for Jouberts at Santa Barbara, the Animal location. Everything is new and clean countries. Our donkeys have been in bal- our Bonairean society. Shelter (when it was managed by Elly), and efficient, there is air conditioning ance with the vegetation of this island for  Story & photo by Jan and many others, protecting and caring for and the building has a nice appearance. hundreds of years and are part of a deli- Brouwer the injured animals. For the moment she has to deal with the cate ecosystem, not a threat to it. Has Bonaire lost its heart, or is there a To the critics, I say, "Donkeys and Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 Page 5 Exhibition and Sale of Antique Jewelry

unique exhibition and sale of antique A and vintage costume jewelry from the collection of Alix van Hees will take place on December 6 and 7 at Image Women in Kralendijk. Alix is a passionate collector of these imaginative jewelry pieces made of non precious or semi precious materials. For many years she has shown and sold her col- lection of jewels dating from ca. 1800 – 1960 at well known art and antique fairs in Alix and Image Women owner, The Netherlands and neighboring countries, Renate de Boer via her online shop and every other year at a solo exhibition, “Art in Fashion.” She shows her jewelry by period, as a jour- Art in Fashion ney through time, a view of what was in Exhibition and fashion between the years 1800 to 1960. It’s sale of antique a tiny museum of approximately 100 pieces and vintage cos- where you can see everything, may touch tume jewelry from everything, try on everything and even buy the collection of what you like! Prices vary from $75 to Alix van Hees group of students from St. James School of Medicine formed an American $1,400. Friday, Medical Student Association (AMSA). Their goal: to help the community It’s all about what it does to you, about A December 6 – by promoting health, wellness and education. They have already volunteered at the character. A jewel may be a conversation Brooch, unsigned, 9:30am to 7pm France, 1920- 1930, 5,1 Special Olympics event not long ago. piece. Authenticity, originality, creativity - And Saturday, those are the values on which the jewels are cm by 36 cm On Sunday, November 10th, they took it upon ourselves to clean up a portion of December 7 - Sorobon beach. Spokesman Luis Ruda wrote, “This section was full of debris and a selected. Those are the factors on which 9:30am to beautiful sandy stretch looked like a dump site. It was a great student turnout and we their value depends. Is it a true and unique 5:30pm find? Who was the maker? Who was the at got great joy knowing we are lending a small hand. It was a great time and we re- designer? When was it made? Image Women ceived many thanks from locals and tourists who were enjoying the beach. We like Alix has been on Bonaire for the last year Kaya L.D. to think that we made a difference in making the beach look cleaner, and we hope to and a half – with a completely new life. Part Gerhardts 4 repeat this event next year and make it even bigger and better. of her jewelry collection she brought with Les Galleries Our goal is to continue serving the community of Bonaire. We love our stay here her, but for a long time this collection was Shopping Malll and have embraced the culture and its people. We are planning several events for Kralendijk left wrapped in its boxes. Now you may next year to promote health and wellness. Some of the events will be health clinics, come and admire the jewels in a unique ex- health education and more. If there are events for next year where we can volunteer, hibition at Image Women. Earrings by Elsa please share them with us. Any information would be valuable.” Imagine Christmas, beautiful clothes, a Schiaparelli, 1950s, jewel that twinkles in the candle- Unfortunately, the medical schools is set to close at the end of 2014.  5.5cm by 3.1 cm light………..  Laura DeSalvo Luis Ruda

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PageAUTOCITY 6 B.V. Kaya Finlandia 9 Email: [email protected] Tel 717Bonaire-7800 Reporter- Fax Nov.18-Dec. 717-5254 2, 2013 aire. Just like you need a driving license search which held discussions with con- to drive a car, you soon will need a boat- sumer organizations and the commercial ing license to drive your boat. This li- sector. Outgoing Deputy Burney el Hage t. James School of Medicine will cense is in addition to the currently re- is convinced that if appropriate actions S close as of January 2015.... by their quired boat registration, and of course are taken, eventually prices will stabilize own choice. The school had previously there will be a fee to get the license The and more consumers will have more pur- filed a petition to begin the process of politically savvy cartoon characters, chasing power. examination/investigation for recognition Monchi & Tonchi of the local newspaper •Whisperings there is or will be a "One under Dutch law, but the school itself èxtra, probably said it best: ...."then soon Dollar Store" on Bonaire? Oh boy! chose to withdraw the petition. The proc- a running license, walking license.... Where? ess was required in order for SJSM to mark my words!" remain on Bonaire now that the island is •If you have a Digicel phone and are •Rumors have been rampant that former part of the Netherlands. Students of planning to travel to Curacao, be UPB Party stalwart Elvis Tjin-Asjoe Bonaire’s St. James will have to go to the aware that you now have to go to a has begun the preparations of start his Anguilla SJSM campus to finish their Bonaire schools were not up to European Digicel store beforehand and arrange own political party to run in the next studies. Of note is the fact that the Saba for “roaming” as Curacao is now con- Dutch standards. elections and has gone quite far already. University School of Medicine, on Bon- sidered “overseas.” That means a de- • Deputy James Kroon has announced Interestingly, the UPB reportedly has aire's sister BES island, passed the same posit of $140 said the Digicel store clerk. he is not resigning his post with the invited him to a meeting next week. Dutch "exam" with positive results and Someone we know who visits Curaçao island government after all as he had What’s the purpose? Reconciliation or will remain on Saba as an accredited for- regularly was unpleasantly surprised previously announced. This new an- retribution? eign medical school. Loss of the medical when she tried to call Bonaire from the nouncement comes after reports that he school is a significant loss for the Bonaire •Lots of activity over the last few months Curaçao Airport. The “Help” operator will definitely not be able to return to his economy, based on past statements by at the location of the former Jan Blonk explained the roaming procedure and job with Douane (Customs). elected officials. Boatyard in Hato. Brush and trees said she had to do this at a Digicel store. •We’ve heard that Sara Matera has res- cleared, lots of boats lined up - being This was a little inconvenient as she was •Will the "passive demonstration" urrected the Bonaire Restaurant Asso- worked on, some being launched. Any on the way to a doctor’s appointment. planned by SGB personnel dressed "in ciation. A meeting last week was well readers have any idea what's up? New She was able to call Curaçao numbers mourning" (at a location where the attended and some of the attendees are marine business? Current marine busi- and receive calls from Bonaire, however. King and Queen will be able to see already addressing some of the problem ness renting the space? Inquiring minds them) get results? The demonstration •New supermarket parking lots: We issues faced by local restaurateurs. want to know. was in response to a meeting held at wonder what is behind the design of Among them are: inability to get consis- SGB where it was announced that begin- • Bonaire is planning to extend price these two new intricately twisting park- tent product, Curoil deliveries, certain ning in January 2014 there will be major controls which currently apply only to ing lots. Perhaps the supermarket own- vendors steadily increasing prices.. How cutbacks in the high school’s budget that public transport, oil derivatives and eggs. ers, anticipating a robbery, are making about tackling the grocery business will likely result in cutting salaries, per- The action is motivated by the outlandish sure the robber will have a hard time "monopoly"? sonnel layoffs and larger class sizes. De- price increases following the adoption of finding the exit to escape. The red clink- spite the need for the Dutch Government •Sra. Joan Theodora-Brewster, director of the dollar and the new tax structure. The ers are lovely, but the drive is to cut costs, Sra. 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Bonaire/North of Salina/Rincon – Jolande Gietman and their beloved daughter he bad news. On Tuesday, November Rianne. They ride Hondas and wear helmets. T 12, a 20-year-old youngster had an They are well known because of their Ca- accident with his scooter/moped. Around dushy Distillery, located next to the old 9:30 pm he lost control and hit a wall in the movie theater in Rincon. Rianne, as we all hose tax service (Belastingdienst) people aren’t always that serious. Recently the barrio of North Salina. The boy was trans- do, grew older. She became taller too. One T local employees of the office donated equipment for a new playground in Bonaire’s ported to the hospital by ambulance. Unfor- day her helmet had to be replaced with a “Den Tera” barrio. tunately he did not survive the crash. bigger one. So the Cadushy family decided The guy shaking hands with the head of Customs Edward Thielman is Thimothy Silberie to donate the almost-brand-new helmet to (left), the representative of Bonaire Sports Commissioner Serfila. Looking on are Juana At least once a year a person on a motor- the unofficial helmet awareness foundation. Eugenia Frans, the representative of Bario den Tera and behind her Giovanna Thielman, cycle, moped, scooter, quad or bicycle dies Sizes of the black and white full face hel- head of personnel at SGB and connected to Foundation “Tabitha Kumi” which offers because of an accident. A helmet does give met are: 53-54 centimeters; 20 7/8-21 ¼ women and teenage mothers a safe haven. The kids are from the neighborhood. serious protection, as do gloves and boots. inch. If you are in the need of a helmet of The new playground, “Kas di Hunga,” is located in the yard of Kas di Pan church. The We are able to continue life without an arm this size please get in touch with me: digital- facility is an initiative of Foundation Tabitha Kumi -with the help of Max Stuart of the or leg. We are not able to continue life with- [email protected]. It’s the house with Bureau IntegraleWijkaanpak, which is responsible for the living conditions in the out our head. the helmets in the tree, Hato.  neighborhoods of Bonaire.  G.D./Karen van Dyke The good news. In May 2012 The Bonaire Story & photo by Jan Brouwer Reporter published an article about Eric and

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Bonaire/Playa – the South Pier. Among them there were two n Sunday November 10th a group of members of the crew of the Freewinds. Espe- O experienced volunteers came together at cially on the North side of the South Pier, un- n Friday, November 8th, the the Dive Inn location of Dive Friends Bonaire der the front of the hull of the Freewinds, a lot San Bernardo church turned of new fishing line was expected. For some O to receive information and instructions about into a veritable music temple. The divers it was a new experience to dive in the the recovery of fishing line. The Fishing Line Classical Music Board Bonaire pre- shade of a huge vessel instead of in the shine of Project is one of the many activities of the sented a memorable school and eve- STCB. Every second Sunday of the month a the sun. After the no decompression, one-hour ning concert. recovery dive is held. Richard Willis informed dive the result was a large tub of line, a com- the volunteers about the importance of a clean plete fishing net, lead and hooks and an origi- The evening performance by Carel sea and the removal of especially new fishing nal American made Zippo lighter with the in- Kraaijenhof’s group was sold out. line as turtles and other sea creatures can be scription, “Muys.” The church had been turned into a trapped by the lines. For turtles the result might After the dive there were some refreshments beautiful concert venue with palm be death as they have lungs and have to reach and the brave volunteers enjoyed a nice lunch trees donated, excellent sound facili- Carel Kraaijenhof the surface every now and then to breathe. on board the Freewinds. Free air and fresh wa- ties, atmospheric lighting and a large Again the underwater world of the South Pier ter to rinse the gear was supplied by Dive video screen so even the people in the back rows could see the musicians. was the goal. STCB got permission from the Friends Bonaire. Thank you again: Dive Argentine tangos written by Argentinean Astor Piazzolla created their own harbor master and the captain of the Freewinds Friends, thank you Freewinds, thank you har- special emotional atmosphere. bormaster. Together we can!  who promised not to start his engines to move The ensemble was a wonderful example of unity and individual virtuosity Story & photo by Jan Brouwer the propellers. Twenty two divers jumped in giving great power, strength and emotion to the music. The Argentinean pian- the water to find their way in the direction of ist, Juan Pablo Dobal, drew much attention with his elegant and technically perfect playing. Bert Vos, the lead violinist, was equally amazing, and of course Carel with his natural charm and humility was a joy to watch and lis- ten to. From the way he played the Bandoneon it is clear why he is world fa- mous. The sensitive melodies and Carel’s playing showed off the versatility of the instrument. Carel has himself composed many a tango and he treated ooking for a great gift or a sou- us to a few of his own compositions where even his hometown in the Nether- venir of Bonaire? Local artist lands had inspired him to write a tango. L The audience was so appreciative that a few encores were given. The com- Elena has gathered several of her mittee members of the Classical Music Board were asked if they could organ- favorite island recipes and gives us a ize more such concerts and use the church as venue. It is hoped that a good bit of 17th century cookery history start has been made in developing a fruitful relationship with the church. in this useful perpetual birthday/ The school concert was attended by 550 children during which Carel Kraai- anniversary calendar. Charmingly jenhof and a few students of Violeta Rosario performed a few pieces together that they had rehearsed the afternoon before. It was a delight to see how Carel illustrated, and reasonably priced at united his own ensemble with the students. The children were enthralled by $15, it’s the perfect Bonaire me- the performances which Carel explained and Mevris Pijpers translated into mento or gift for the person who ca- Papiamentu. res for Bonaire. Presently available On Saturday, December 14th, there will the traditional December Holiday Concert. The CMBB thanks all of its sponsors, The Prins Bernhard Cultuur at: Bonaire Affair, Bona Dea, Bon Fonds Caribisch Gebied and its many friends for making it possible to hold Pika, Deli Delicious, Flamingo Book classical concerts on Bonaire. Please do support us and check out website Store and Interiyours. www.classicalmusicbonaire.com..  Jan Brouwer/Carla Hay/Hans Faassen

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While it was a long, eventful day for the King and Queen, it was as equally long and nerve-wracking for those lucky enough to be chosen to actually meet the royal pair. You could see the nervous anticipation and expec- tation on the faces of the “chosen ones.” Many of them were required to be at their ap- pointed places hours prior to the royals’ arrival. But once the gracious King and Queen arrived, the faces of apprehension dissolved into smiles and enthusiastic conversation.

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 he preparations for the arrival of the king and queen were herculean. Youngsters BMX hurling through the air on bikes, then the girls’ volleyball team got into a spirited T sports and activity groups were spaced around the parking lot next to Wilhelmina competition. A stop at the chess players’ booth, then on to the judo event, from the young- Park. est to the more mature teens. Going through the Park, they were welcomed individually by While they were waiting they practiced, chatted, posed for photos When the royal entou- 20 different NGOs. From the pier they witnessed demonstrations of windsurfing, kite surf- rage emerged from the bus, first one group, then the next performed for them: first the ing, Sunfish sailing and fishing boats.  L.D.

Karate— Even the youngest Karate Kid performed some impressive moves. Jr. Rangers: The Junior Rangers were there in force.

Healthy Weight -The BMX—An amazing show put King and on by our fearless BMX team . Queen kicked off the Young- sters on Healthy Weight pro- gram- Jon- Special Olympics— Bonaire’s Spe- geren op cial Olympics Team after their run to Gezond Ge- meet the King and Queen at the Park . wicht- JOGG)

Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 Page 15 hat sponges may T be the missing Photo Credit: Holly Hillenbrand link in nutrient cycling on coral reefs? A re- cent study on Curaçao has shown that sponges commonly found on coral reefs take up dis- solved organic matter which they then use for rapid cell division. Based on the amount of carbon that they take up, the sponges would ona Dea has moved to Kaya Grandi be expected to double B to an attractive larger space and it’s in size every three full of new, unique, sometimes one of a days. However, the kind items. Owner Ilonka shops all over the sponges barely grow at all. This is because once the sponge’s cells world to find exclusive items, now adding divide, the sponge sheds the old cells as waste, which can then be in- women’s (not teenage) bathing suits, men’s gested by other organisms on coral reefs. This means that sponges clothing and some very interesting furni- could help answer the question of how coral reef ecosystems are so ture to her already bright, colorful gift productive in nutrient poor water. Since it is predicted by some scien- items. The clothing selection has expanded, tist that sponges may dominate reefs in the future, it is important to with that certain look: Caribbean, bohe- determine their role in what are now coral reef ecosystems.  McCrea Sims mian, vintage, beach. You will not see Sims is an intern at the CIEE Research Station who graduated from yourself coming and going. She carries Wofford College in South Carolina with a major in Biology. only one or two pieces of each style. Special Announcement: To enter the shop is an uplifting experi- ence. “I wanted to make the shop give off a Fourteen CIEE students will be giving talks about their exciting and interesting research positive and happy feeling,” Ilonka says. “I projects this week: On Wed. 20th November, from 7-9pm the speakers will be Jacob Tepper, Jennifer want people to come out happier than when Shaffer, Kyra Creger, Mackenzie Mason, Megan Beazley, Meghan Atkinson and Sarah they came in.” Girouard Bona Dea is at Kaya Grandi #38B, next Owner Ilonka with staff member, On Thurs. 21st November from 7-9pm the speakers will be Pamela Denish, Austin Lin, to Addo’s Books. They’re open Monday Bianca (left) who worked with Kevin McFadden, Elizabeth Groover, Celeste Moen, Lucia Rodriguez and Michael through Saturday, 9:30 am-1 pm, 2—6 pm. Ilonka at Best Buddies from Kenslea. Each student will present their work in the form of a 12-minute talk. On both  Photos & Story by Laura DeSalvo 1993 to 1999. nights, the event will be held at the CIEE Research Station (Kaya Gob. Debrot # 26.

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Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- Nov.18-Dec. 2, 2013 CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS critters and corals, plus an up- Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. De- • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park dated Bonaire lionfish report, every brot. Sunday 9am-Worship service in Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for Monday when she's on-island at 8:30 English; 10:45am-Sunday school for all residents and local people. Tel. 717-8489, pm in the Aquarius Conference Center at ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible study 540-9800. Captain Don's Habitat, Call 717-8290. class. 717-8377 for more info or ride • We Dare to Care Park children’s Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conservation [email protected] playground - closed due to lack of Bonaire (STCB) presents an informative financing. slide show: Sea Turtles of Bonaire, at Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk 8pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Saturdays the conference room at Captain Don's Papiamentu, 717-8304. Habitat (717-8290) •Last Saturday of the month – donate Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- foods and household items to Food Bank urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Papia- (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) from 10 BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS mentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 pm. 717- am-4 pm, in front of Van den Tweel Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the 4211. Supermarket view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): •Open House at Semper Kontentu milk about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, goat farm. Second Saturday of the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 month, 8 am to 12 noon. 786-6950 Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, historical am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. Closed until November home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, open 717-2194 •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Mar- 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 ket) 1st Saturday of the month, at Kri- Washington-Slagbaai National Park Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services abon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next to Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bonaire Aquamarin School, 8 am to 1 pm. daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Youth Center in English, Dutch and Papia- •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 or mentu. Preaching the full gospel. Contact: Thursday, Nov. 21 – Tree Planting, Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- 796 - 5681 786-2557. Washington Park 8:30-11 am. day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris CLUBS and MEETINGS Prayer and Intercession Church, in Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, English. A full Gospel Church located on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the La- Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, goen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine 4200 or788-2819 or [email protected] held Sunday mornings10am-11:30am. Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- Darts Club plays every other Sunday Bible studies in English on Monday tria, Second Saturday of the month, 7-9 at City Café. Registration at 4, games at nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: 717-3322 pm. (Always call to make sure it’s on: 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Snacks and tast- Saturday, Nov. 23 - Sanikolas (St. nd th The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ing of six wines for $10 per person. Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 Nicholas) arrives at Wilhelmina ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sun- • Soldachi Tours—See the real Bon- Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Park, 3-6 pm. Sponsored by Sebiki Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For more days: 9 am Sacrament Services aire and be transported back in time. (Translation to English and Papiamentu and MCB Bank Learn about the history, culture and na- information call 510-0710. upon request) 10:20am- Sunday School, ture by Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Primary held Maria Koeks for more information—796- 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach Re- Friday, Nov. 29 – Salsa Demon- from 10:20-12 noon Visitors wel- 7870. sort in Peter Hughes meeting room up- stration Fundraiser for SGB, at come: Information: Call 701-9522 . •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, Satur- stairs above the dive shop. All Rotarians

SGB, 6 pm days 2:30 pm Tera Cora Ranch. Info: welcome. Call Gregory Obersi 785-9446. 786-0150 Toastmasters Club meets every two Foundation Fountain of Living Wa- ters, Centro Fuente, Service Sunday at Sunday, Dec. 1 - Chichi Tan Fun- Sundays weeks. For more information call Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in Papiamentu dashon- Local Artists show work 10 •Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, local Beck, at 786-2953. and Spanish. For Marriage Counseling, am – 4 pm, behind Rose Inn in Rin- food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. Live mu- contact 717-2161. con, snacks and drinks too. sic starts at 4 pm. Tel.786-7210 Mondays CHURCH SERVICES Iglesia di Cristo (Church of Christ) Friday, Dec. 6- Art in Fashion • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the heart Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Sunday: 10:30 am & 7:00 pm; Wednes- Exhibition and sale of antique and of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wilhel- day: 7:00 pm. Services in Papiamentu vintage costume jewelry from the col- Maria, 717-6435– Bonaire’s best is- mina; Sunday service-10 am in Dutch. (English also if needed) Address: Kaya land tour value Msgr. Nieuwindt 25 (same street as Dr. lection of Alix van Hees 9:30am to 7 Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday • service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/Dutch. Dorvil) Cell: 796-0721 pm at Image Women, Kaya L.D. Meet the Captain Night at Captain Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close and Children’s club-every Saturday from email: iglesiadicristobonaire Gerhardts 4 personal with Bonaire’s dive pioneer. 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the @gmail.com Repeated on Saturday, December 7 - The Captain will autograph your copy of church.) Contact; [email protected] 9:30am to 5:30pm his newest book Reef Windows.. or [email protected] Call The Reporter at Wednesdays International Bible Church, Kaya 786-6518 if you have some- Saturday Dec. 7 - Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de Paris Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/Bon thing HAPPENING Restaurant at Harbour Village Marina. Free house rum when you buy a coke. Cruise Ship Tentative Schedule - Christmas Farmers’ Market at Kriabon, 8 am to 1 pm, at Kriabon, 30-minute Meditation at Yoga Bon- DAY DATE NAME ARR/DEP PAX Cruise Line Kaminda Yatu Bako #55, next to aire, 12 noon, Bonaire Basics. Donation. Tuesday 19---Nov.---13 Vision of the 0800---1800 2446 Celebrity/RCCL Aquamarin School 786-6416 or [email protected] Seas

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royal name ext A for a regal red H. Verhoeven photo beauty! Victoria is N month’s one of those rare fe- Bonaire male ginger cats, a coloring found pri- Animal marily in male cats. Shelter She wears her "red fundrais- robes" with style and ing auction grace but her regal will have bearing gives way and some truly she becomes a lump amazing of love when you and valu- show her affection. able items Victoria loves atten- to bid on. tion and rewards the For exam- donor with cat "head ple: an bumps" and a original painting by Ronald Verhoeven titled "Baked Fish," a wood art piece by "rollover." The some- artist Elena, a huge doghouse made of wood by Paul van Balkom, the original num- times unexpected ber plates “1-D” used by the Gezaghebber (Governor), a very original cat collar head bump is essen- donated by Littman's with a lot of bling bling and a silver name tag, a tattoo made tially a cat's way of by tattoo artist Andre, kite surfing lessons, dinner coupons and much more art and bonding and showing fun! Check the auction website to bid on the amazing stuff we offer at http:// affection. It may head auctionbonaire.tumblr.com. bunt humans — or even dogs or other Start with the authentic Indonesian dinner at 6pm. Make reservations by calling cats. The bump identi- Paul at 787-0466 or pass by the Shelter to buy a ticket. The Auction will follow the fies you as a friend, dinner at 8 pm. It’s on Saturday, Decem- sort of a “kitty high- Victoria ber 7. Hurry, only a limited number of Shelter photos five.” Only about seats are available. 25% of cats do the "head bump," another perfect candidate for someone looking for a  Amanda Casten. rare quality in Victoria. Continue with the companion cat that is beyond the hyper- affection session and she'll give you a active kitten stage. She's happy just to eat, "rollover," exposing her stomach for rubs. sleep, give head bumps and get belly rubs. In cat body language, it's a playful way of You can visit Victoria and all the Shelter showing her trust in you – and trying to get residents Monday through Saturday 8 am-. your attention. Victoria is about two years to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm at Kaminda Lagun old, healthy, sterilized and a mature, calm 26A. Tel. 717-4989. WWWBonaireAnimal and quiet cat. She's very unique and the  Jane Madden Disko

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*to find it... just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen November 2013 COMET FROM THE OORT CLOUD CAREENS TOWARD THE SUN ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You may left a real mess for you to sift through. t’s make or break time for have a problem with someone you live You can get into self awareness groups I Comet c/2012 S1 with if you don't include them in your or look into physical enhancement pro- (ISON), a ball of ice hurtling gathering. You're in the mood to spend grams. Your professional attitude will toward the inner solar system money. You will have a problem dealing not go unnoticed. Don't allow colleagues that will make its closest ap- with groups. Take precautions while to stand in your way. Your lucky day proach to the Sun this month. traveling; you don't have to get any- this week will be Monday. Whether ISON will flare into where that fast. Your lucky day this SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Edu- a “great comet” or fizzle out is week will be Wednesday. cational pursuits should help you de- still an open question, but TAURUS (Apr. 21– May 21) Take velop your hobbies. Try to deal with the scientists say either way, part in stimulating debates that will al- problems of those less fortunate; how- ISON offers an unprecedented low you to show off your intelligence. A ever, don't allow them to make unrea- opportunity to understand the change in position could be better than sonable demands. Don't be too eager to ingredients and history of the you thought. Be careful when dealing spend what's left over; more unexpected solar system. with superiors. Don't let others put un- expenses are evident. Work quietly be- reasonable demands on you. Your lucky hind the scenes. Your lucky day this Comet ISON was discov- day this week will be Monday. week will be Monday. ered in September 2012 by two Russian astronomers us- GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Insin- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) ing telescopes in the Interna- cere gestures of friendliness are likely to You can make financial gains through tional Scientific Optical Net- occur. Relatives may not be telling you your unique and creative approach to work (ISON). The comet, made mostly of than the unaided human eye can see, and the whole truth about a family situation. business. Rest and relaxation may be water and carbon dioxide ice, has been just on the edge of being visible through Your creative ideas must be put to good required; minor health problems will slowly making its way toward the Sun from ordinary binoculars. Just how bright it will use. You may find yourself changing prevail if you don't watch your diet. the Oort Cloud, the roughly spherical cloud get largely depends on whether ISON with- crowds. Your lucky day this week will Take care of yourself or you can expect of comets thought to extend about a light- stands its encounter with the Sun or breaks be Monday. to suffer from minor illness. Visit friends year from the Sun, about a third of the way up under the intense solar heat and tidal CANCER (June 22-July 22) Con- or relatives you don't get to see very to the nearest star. The comet “is going from forces. If it survives, ISON is likely to flare centrate on work or make changes to often. Your lucky day will be Friday. the absolute coldest place in the solar sys- much brighter than it is now as it curves yourself. You will need to spend extra CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) It's tem to the absolute hottest,” says Matthew back around the Sun, and will enter a region time sorting through your work. You hard to stay mad if the object of the an- Knight, an astronomer at Lowell Observa- of the sky that makes it prime viewing. “The won't be admired at home if you haven't ger refuses to react. Authority figures tory in Flagstaff, Ariz. The ISON comet, next few weeks are going to be a very inter- been taking care of your share of the may be less than accommodating if you known as “Sungrazer,” will make its near- esting time,” says Carey Lisse of the Johns work. Insincere gestures of friendliness have done something deceitful. Be care- est pass to the sun on November 28, flying Hopkins University Applied Physics Labo- are likely to occur. Your lucky day this ful not to exaggerate when interacting close to the surface. “We’ve never had a ratory. week will be Thursday. with your lover. Unexpected changes in comet that seems to come directly from the Part of the reason ISON is so unpredict- LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You may find friendships could occur. Your lucky day Oort Cloud on its first passage to the inner able is because it is the first of its kind. “It’s that your quick it and charm will help this week will be Wednesday. solar system in four billion years, all the this unique combination where it’s some- way to within three solar radii of the solar thing from the Oort Cloud that’s never ex- you in obtaining allies. Travel opportuni- AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You surface,” says astronomer Michael Kelley of perienced this heat before, and then it’s ties should be your first choice. Avoid may have difficulties with foreigners. the University of Maryland, College Park. coming into this extreme environment functions that will bring you in contact Don't argue with family. Older relatives Kelley has been part of several campaigns where the change in temperature and gravi- with those you find difficult to get along may make unreasonable demands. You to image ISON using telescopes in Hawaii, tational pull makes it hard for us to predict with. Avoid lending money or belong- will be too quick to point your finger at Arizona and the Canary Islands. what’s going to happen,” Knight says. ings to friends. Your lucky day this week your mate. Your lucky day this week When ISON nears the sun, some scientists will be Saturday. will be Saturday. October 9 photographs from the Hubble suspect its top layer will be dissolved, re- VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Old PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't be Space Telescope and other measurements vealing a pristine underbelly—a window to friends may not like your choices. You taken advantage of by any fast talking suggest ISON’s core is still intact and the the comet’s core. And ISON’s encounter need an outlet that will not only stimu- salesperson trying to part you from your comet is brightening somewhat. This news with the Sun could also serve as a probe of late you but also challenge your intelli- cash. Be precise in your communications has heartened some who are still hoping the the solar atmosphere, a chance to test the gence as well. Deception is apparent. to avoid any misunderstandings and ar- comet may put on a good show for naked- strength of its magnetic field and solar You should follow through on educa- guments. Travel will lead you in new eye observers after its closest solar ap- wind. “It’s such a unique appearance that tional endeavors you have wanted to directions. Do you really want to start proach, or perihelion. “It’s still brightening even if it disappoints from the ‘ooh and ah’ pursue for some time. Your lucky day something with someone you can't rea- but it has not been brightening as rapidly as standpoint,” Knight says, “I think the sci- this week will be Tuesday. son with? Your lucky day this week will we would have hoped,” Knight says. The ence is going to be really interesting.”  LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Someone be Wednesday.  object is currently about 10 times fainter Clara Moskowitz

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