Tabebuia Billbergii) Tree "Kibrahacha" Has Its Origin in the Very Hard Wood of This Tree

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The Papiamento name of the Yellow Poui (Tabebuia billbergii) tree "Kibrahacha" has its origin in the very hard wood of this tree. The wood is so hard that the ax (hacha) will break (kibra) on it. After months without rain, the first showers of the short rainy season fall, this tree envelops itself within three days in a cloud of bright yellow flowers. The yellow blooms are all the more conspicuous because most of the other plants are still leafless. The bloom does not last long; after three days the flowers drop off and only then the tree starts growing leaves. Herman van Leeuwen photo the new Executive Lounge at Flamingo take away the voting right of foreigners This Week’s Stories

Airport run by Moreno Binelli. resident in the BES Islands. The Socialist Party considers it “desirable” that non-Dutch KLM Hub? 2 On citizens retain voting rights for the local Island Washington Park Open House 3 Tuesday, Council, “just as non-Dutch residents in the Sonia Home restaurant Review 5 May 6, European part of our country have voting Wetlands/Waterbird Workshops 6 Ramonsito rights for the municipal councils.” The party Ship Visit– Zeeland 6 T. Booi was pointed out that the Island Council, after all, Jazz Festival Coming 7 sworn in as was the only political representation of the Lionfish Woodcarver (I. Spector) 8 First MD-80 landing in 2002 a member local community and that on this local level, The Three Minute Stop 9 of the Bon- non-Dutch citizens have a right to cast their Jibe City– 25 Years 10 ast week Peter Hartman, Vice- aire Island vote. Jibe City– 25 Years 11 L Chairman of KLM/Air France, Council. It Farmers’ Market 12 made a convincing proposal to use marked his THE HAGUE--The Dutch Inspector of It’s Not Free Parking 12 Dutch Caribbean airports as a gate- return to Education is generally positive about the Kingdom Youth Parliament 15 way between the Netherlands and politics fol- improvements that have been made in pri- Letter to the Editor: Donkey Solutions Needed Now 17 Latin America airports. Bonaire’s Ex- lowing two mary education in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and ecutive Council issued a statement sup- previous Saba, but is concerned about lack of progress porting his proposal and brought forward retirements in some areas. The results for arithmetic and Departments the advantages that Bonaire offers as a and exonera- mathematics have shown an advance, but the Flotsam & Jetsam 2 hub as well as the social and economic tion of cor- results for Dutch are severely behind and this On the Island Since-Mariëlle van benefits that the island would gain under ruption is not expected to change soon, the Inspector Overmeeren 4 that arrangement. Hartman believes charges lev- added. Word On The Street 7 other Dutch businesses, like ArkeFly, eled against Picture Yourself Pikes’ Peak, USA 8 Schiphol Airport and others could coop- him. His  THE HAGUE—Former Governor of Masthead 9 erate and invest in the project. On June 2, reappearance on the political stage comes Curaçao and the Netherlands Antilles, Frits Did You Know (Lionfish & Eels) 12 2002, KLM used Bonaire as a very suc- at a time important to the future govern- Goedgedrag; former President of the Second Classifieds 13 cessful route hub for its flights to Lima mental structure of Bonaire and strong Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, Gerdi Ver- Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset and Quito. It sparked an economic re- challenges to his UPB party from rival beet; and former Dutch Minister of Economic Times, Moon Phase 13 vival on Bonaire that continues to this parties. Booi replaced Councilwoman Affairs, Laurens Jan Brinkhorst will help to Shopping & Dining Guides 14 day. The route was discontinued a few Milena Winklaar who stepped down to select a new National Government Represen- What’s Happening, 16 years ago because of the availability of resume her studies. He was sworn in by tative (Rijksvertegenwoordiger) for Bonaire, Pets of the Week– Ursula 18 longer range airplanes in the KLM fleet. interim Governor Edison Rijna in the new St. Eustatius and Saba. Shelter News—Help From Holland, Island Council chambers. The candidate will succeed Wilbert Stolte in Photo Contest 18 early July this year. The selection committee Bonaire Sky Park (Comet 209P/ Linear) 19 will assist the ministry in the process. The  The International Air Transport As- The Stars Have It ( Astrology) 19 sociation (IATA) called on the Venezue- Executive Councils of the islands will also be lan government to urgently honor its consulted prior to the appointment. The candi- commitment made in March to permit date selected should speak fluent Dutch and the repatriation of $3.9 billion of airline English, and, if possible, Papiamentu. Being funds at fair exchange rates. The funds Dutch is a requirement. How to contact us Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- are from sales of airline tickets in Vene- The Rijksvertegenwoordiger will have an book. Press “Like” zuela and are being held in contravention official residence in Bonaire and will be paid The Publisher: George DeSalvo of international treaties. So far Venezuela €9,098.26 ($12,461.89) per month or [email protected] has reneged on its latest promises to pay (149,542.68 per year). Phone 786-6125 Peter Hartman is vice-chairman of The Editor: Laura DeSalvo up. [email protected] the AIR FRANCE KLM Group and A total of 24 airlines are affected by the The Dutch Caribbean Police Force Phone 786-6518 holds a seat on the Board of Directors. Venezuelan currency controls. Blocked (KPCN) held information sessions last week Box 407, Bonaire, He was replaced by Camiel Eurlings as funds stand at $3.9 billion. Within the past to solicit candidates for the two-year training Dutch Caribbean President & CEO of KLM Royal Dutch year, 11 of the 24 airlines operating in for police officers scheduled to begin in Octo- Story tip, question or idea: [email protected] Airlines. The KLM Board of Managing Venezuela have reduced operations be- ber. The theme of this campaign is “You have Phone 786-6518 Directors will consist of Pieter Elbers, tween 15% and 78% while several have the guts? We have the job.” Available on-line at: Erik Varwijk and Camiel Eurlings. stopped flying to the country altogether. On Bonaire approximately 100 persons at- www.bonairereporter.com KLM was founded in 1919, making it the Aruba’s Tiara Air seems about to col- tended the event which included a PowerPoint Printed Every Fortnight, On-line every day, 24/7 world’s oldest airline still operating un- lapse. presentation: procedures, functions, require- Next edition printing on der its original name. Mr. Eurlings was ments, training and the terms of employment. Sunday, June 8, 2014 on hand last Sunday for the opening of  The Second Chamber of the Dutch Story and Ad deadline: Parliament is questioning the plan to (Continued on page 3) Friday, June 6, 2014

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) isters approved his appointment. Hambeu- During the information sessions KPCN kers has been serving as a Public Prosecu- officials stressed that team spirit, flexibil- tor at the Prosecutor’s Office of the BES ity, integrity, stress resistance, drive and Islands since August 1, 2013. He will suc- perseverance are the main qualities the ceed the current Chief Prosecutor David Police Force is looking for. Persons at- van Delft on July 1, 2014. tending the meetings were afforded the The Kingdom Council of Ministers also opportunity to ask questions. The deadline approved the appointment of three mem- for application was Friday, May 16.  bers of the Dutch Caribbean’s Joint Court of Justice. All new members are female judges.

Getting Ready For the Washington Park Open House: The sunset hike to the top of Mt. Brandaris in Washington Park on May 3rd was a successful warm up to the open day festivities on June 1st. Twenty people were guided by two Washington Park rangers to the top to watch the sun set, then down again, but this time in the dark using flashlights to show the way. Everybody was back safely at the Park entrance by 8 o’clock. GoGreen at Bonaire Basics (above) On May 25 the next “Hike the Brandaris at sunset” will take place; this one is already is usually a place where people go to en- fully booked. More hikes to the top of the Brandaris will be organized after the festivities joy a vegetarian lunch. But last month it Eric Gietman of Cadushy with Natha- on June 1st. was the scene of something special –an art nia Velasquez and Paul Sewtahalsing Rotary also had their annual Rotarally at Washington Park with registration at Playa exhibition and sale featuring the paintings Chikitu. A total of 55 cars finished the race. At the end of the day a BBQ was held for the participants at the Park entrance. of Angelika Winsberg opened by Tina's  Every season the Cadushy Distillery June 1st is the big open house festival and everyone is invited. It’s still free too, cele- husband, Achim Exner. Because of its awards the best performing tour guides brating Washington Park’s 45th anniversary. Other open house activities include new hikes success Tina Woodley, owner of Go- of the past cruise season. Every tour on recently opened routes, local food and beverages and of course lots of music. Green, will repeat the event on Saturday, guide and other service staff for the cruise May 31st at 5pm. Again there will be tours who visit the distillery has a chance tasty snacks and natural organic wines. to win. owner of the Cadushy Distillery, Eric water is the result of a growing popula- The open house finissage will also feature NathaniaVelasquez and Paul Sew- Gietman. tion, additional tourists, increased eco- a discount of 30% on large paintings. tahalsing, both working for Bonaire Des- nomic activity and more calls from cruise tination Services, were chosen this year by  Water & Electricity Bonaire ships who also take on water during their Henry Hambeukers will be the next the Cadushy team. (WEB) in collaboration with General visit. The government-owned local utility Chief Public Prosecutor (hoofd officier On the last day of this season they re- Electric installed a new sea water de- company’s Chief Executive Officer van justitie) for Bonaire, St. Eustatius ceived their award, a Magnum bottle of salinization plant in Hato. The need to (CEO) Alfredo Koolman said that despite and Saba. The Kingdom Council of Min- Cadushy of Bonaire Liqueur, from the produce more drinking water from sea- (Continued on page 17)

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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 3 lived in Am- the project that I’d “I sterdam and I come for was estab- was ready for a new lished and… it began challenge when I read to dawn on me that an article in a newsletter Bonaire had already at work written by Ce- settled itself deep in cile Gijsbers-Van Wijk, my heart. a psychiatrist. She was Well, after the second posted on Bonaire for half year I told my su- six months to set up periors I would love to PAAZ, (general hospital get the chance to be psychiatric ward) the posted here for another admission ward on Bon- year, so I could finish aire. In her article about what I had in Holland the project she made an in order to become a appeal to professionals resident here. I got to come and help. permission, but my I was 24 years old and house in Holland – a a psychiatric nurse, top-studio in Amster- working at a psychiatric dam-North right across hospital in Amsterdam. from the Central Sta- It wasn’t what I had Mariëlle van Overmeeren tion (anybody?) – has planned for, because my not been sold. I was long-time dream had been to become a lucky to find tenants, pediatrician and work for Doctors Without together they will cover the psychiatric so the mortgage pay- Borders. However, the preparatory studies care on Bonaire. That’s the plan for the ments are covered. seemed too long and too hard, so I chose a future. So, I was still posted higher professional education in nursing. I really liked it here, and as the psychia- and working partially During my training I was introduced to trists were coming and going, I was the for the hospital and psychiatric care. After I’d done an intern- constant factor and taking care of the con- partially for SVPCN. ship a new world opened up for me, be- tinuity at the hospital. I’d come here alone However, since Octo- cause psychiatric care involves the whole but I was lucky to find Tanja who became ber I only work for the Mariëlle and Alejandro person – not just the problem. In psychia- my best friend and I could share every- hospital as the consul- try you guide and support the client in thing with her. I lived in Belnem and I tative psychiatric nurse. That means that every way in order to increase the quality when there are psychiatric problems in the more understanding for these care recipi- of their life. I did my internship at the different wards, I can be consulted on how ents. Psychiatric Center Surinam in Surinam “ When you’re to handle it or to find out where the be- Nowadays I work alone at the hospital. and I graduated there. Back in Holland I havior comes from. That’s the present Of course there is the psychiatrist, but it is worked for two years at GGZ in Geest, a working here at the situation and I am happy with it because it always somebody new. My colleagues of psychiatric hospital. Then I read the arti- hospital--especially in makes my position clear. SVPCN are working at a location on Kaya cle where the psychiatrist was looking for In March I was hired by Mariadal and I Korona. Although I am ‘alone,’ I am con- professionals for Bonaire. ambulatory care at the couldn’t be happier. I’m not a temp any- fident because I am relying on my capa- I wrote a letter to the psychiatrist who people’s homes – then more. It didn’t feel good anyway. I felt bilities, but of course there are moments came to Holland for Christmas and she strange, a rich makamba among my local when I miss my direct colleagues and invited me for an interview. There was an you see what life on colleagues. It screws up relationships be- that’s why I am so looking forward to the instant click. Of course I was young, but Bonaire is really cause I had a car, a good house and a great PAAZ. my experience in psychiatry in another salary, while they were doing the same Considering Bonaire: You love it or you culture and my motivation and passion about” job for much less. Also, there is a lot of don’t. I love it! I love island life - not be- made the decision. poverty on Bonaire and when you are in ing lived by time and an agenda and able I came here on February 5th, 2012, for such a privileged position it creates a big to enjoy the simple things. The people are six months. My first impressions were that only went around with other temps, gap between you and the local people friendly and they say hello to you in the the people were very nice, that psychiatric mostly colleagues from the hospital. How- around you. Now I’m living in Antriol; street and they have respect for each care was fragmented, but there was a hos- ever, I started taking Salsa classes imme- perfect! other. The only reason I would leave here diately to get to know people outside the pital and it looked good… I only saw would be if I couldn’t grow anymore – hospital.” personally and professionally. challenges. When you’re working here at the hospi- She laughs. “I was already a fairly good Lots of things happened that first half tal- especially in ambulatory care at the I do speak Papiamentu – it’s a must to Salsa dancer, but it was a good way to year, but very little considering the PAAZ people’s homes – then you see what life be able to do my work, but in the future I make friends. Almost every Friday I went project, except that the first construction on Bonaire is really about. Then you get also want to learn Spanish. I’m still danc- to happy hour at Divi Flamingo and some- stone was virtually placed in the presence to know the island and its people and the ing, every Thursday, technically I might times on Wednesdays I’d go the movies at of the minister, Edith Schippers. situation they are in. I think there’s a very not be the best, but I’m laughing, I’m en- Caribbean Chill-Out. And I went out for I was mainly engaged in setting up out- large group of Dutch people who really joying it so much… when I dance I’m dinner all the time. Boy… did I eat those patient psychiatry because the construc- have no idea what’s going on here. free! first six months! Ha ha ha! But I also tion of the PAAZ was postponed over and Also, I’m no longer alone. It’s funny but learned how to dive and I loved it. The As I said, I always wanted to work in over again. There were two psychiatric I always had the feeling that once I was underwater world is fascinating and beau- another country for Doctors Without Bor- nurses working at the former Health and settled here, I would meet my man, and tiful, but as I am always on stand-by to ders, and now I am here. There are plenty Hygiene Service, Ariola and Ruth, who that’s what happened. Alejandro and I are fly, I cannot do it too often. It doesn’t hap- of challenges professionally. A lot has were covering the whole island. There very happy! pen often, but because there is no clinical been accomplished already, but the PAAZ was one person, Marceline, who was man- I’ve learned a lot on Bonaire. I can be admission for psychiatric patients, the is still not here. However, they did start on ning the former Addiction Care Bonaire. alone, I am very independent and passion- clients are flown to Curacao or Aruba and the construction and in about a year’s time These two services merged and became ate considering my job, and now I have I always go with them. the ward will be established and that will SVPCN – Addiction Care and Psychiatry open a whole lot of new possibilities. someone to share it After the first half year I decided to stay Dutch Caribbean. This is a foundation Also, psychiatry on the island is still a with. I don’t know with the board located in Holland. Mrs. another six months, but in between I went where life will take back to Holland to work for six weeks. huge taboo. It’s not much different in Hol- Gijbers-Van Wijk, the psychiatrist, wrote land when you really come to it, but here me, but for now I’m a plan for all psychiatry, not only the After only three days there I was shocked good.” to see that because of all the government it is also culture-bound. One should real- PAAZ, but also for outpatient and ambu- Story & photos by cutbacks people couldn’t put their hearts ize though, that we’re talking about peo- latory. When the PAAZ building has been Greta Kooistra into their work anymore as there was no ple who are sick, and by educating more built, SVPCN in cooperation with Fun- and more people and other professionals, dashon Mariadal will be housed there and time for it. During that period also I realized I wasn’t going to leave Bonaire until especially in the hospital, I hope to create

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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 5 Participants in the two workshops on wetlands and water birds organized by STINAPA and DCNA . TINAPA and DCNA organized a The two-day workshop (May 5 and 6) was Judging by comments from the partici- Michelle Kading, an experienced educa- S successful workshop that generated divided into one group of educators and pants the workshop was received very well tor on wetlands and water birds from Can- a lot of interest from the community. others involved with children and a second and there is a lot of interest in attending ada, and Dr. Lisa Sorenson from Birds Car- Last week there was a workshop on wet- group included nature conservationists, tour more of these kinds of workshop in the fu- ibbean were lecturers and facilitators for the lands and water birds that featured hands-on guides or people interested in the topic (May ture. Comments were: “ Very well organ- workshop. Thanks to Rentofun that took activities, information on the different types 7 and 8). A total of 65 people participated in ized…we should get more of this type of care of transportation for the participants of wetlands, plus various techniques on the workshop. information…..the community should be during the second part of the workshop. passing the message on to children and proud of the variety of birds we have on this STINAPA Press release and photos adults in our community and also tourists. small island.”

inside the wheelhouse), two 12- meter long RIB auxiliary boats that can accommodate two helmsmen, and a squad of Marines and travel The modern Dutch navy ship Zeeland calls at Bonaire up to 50 knots with their 1,000 horsepower engines. No “go-fast” ecently, the newest Dutch cleaning roads, and more heavy drug boat can escape. A helicopter R Ocean Patrol Vessel, the work needed to be done by young, on board assists in the chase. Zeeland, arrived in Bonaire, to strong people. The ship has radar in the mast, an spend a few days getting to know Zeeland’s captain, Commander optical system, infrared, 360 degree the island and having the island get M.J.M. (Giel) Van Horn, explained visibility. It has enough capacity to know the ship via an open house. that the Ocean Patrol Vessels, of and ability to stay at sea for up to Its sleek, modern profile led many which the Zeeland is one, is not a three weeks. It’s a ship of this cen- to believe it was a rich man’s mega war ship, but a patrol ship, specially tury and the future. yacht. built for the Caribbean to combat The patrol of the Caribbean is Bonaire military veterans and spouses with the captain drug running and piracy. Six of divided in thirds among the Dutch Bonaire’s military veterans’ or- these vessels are equivalent to one (southern Caribbean up to the Do- ganization, consisting of eight vet- big warship. Interestingly, on larger minican Republic), the French erans from all branches of the ships like a frigate with more than (eastern Caribbean) and the US Dutch military service, met the ship 100 crew, these patrol vessels need (northern Caribbean) and they all and acted as “meeters and greeters,” only 50 crew; everyone has multiple work together. taking the ship personnel around the functions. Enlisted men eat together Commander Van Horn, previ- island and assisting in the open with officers in the dining room. ously in command of the familiar house. President of the veterans Other Dutch ships in this class patrol vessel, Panther, has been group is Theo Knevel, secretary is along with the Zeeland are the Hol- with the Zeeland from its initial Robert van Dongen. land, the Groningen and Friesland. construction in 2010. He was there There is a warm camaraderie be- Two were built in Holland, two in in the maiden voyage in 2011 as tween the “current” and the retired Romania. well as when it was deployed in servicemen. Often when they visit, December 2013 and sailed across these military personnel are put to The ship itself can go up to 22 the Atlantic.  Story & photos by Zeeland’s captain, Commander M.J.M. (Giel) Van work, volunteering in building, knots. It has a cannon and machine Laura DeSalvo Horn with the RIB . Inset: the ship at sunset planting trees on Klein Bonaire, guns (which can be operated from

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Page 6 Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 th s usual, following the end of the busy activity as many of these incidents seem to he 10 edition of the Heineken Jazz season, changes occur in the restau- occur repeatedly on the same streets. T Festival 2014 is coming. Last year A the number of visitors almost doubled with rant scene. For example: Contents of the ♦ Will Bonaire be subject to the new more than 2,000 people visiting the Festi- Happy Ice ice cream parlor were sold off a rules the Dutch cabinet is preparing to few weeks ago. The La Luna restaurant may val. It was Bonaire’s largest musical Festi- further limit the sale and use of fireworks val to date. soon be operated as a bar. And there is a by the public during the New Year festivi- “For Sale” sign on La Barca restaurant. The Festival will take place on and Au- ties? In the European Netherlands the sale of gust 1 through 3. Due to the ever increas- ♦ Will the new building just going up a fireworks will now be restricted to December ing number of visitors all performances few houses south of Pasa Bon Pizza, across 30 and 31, rather than December 29. In addi- will take place at Plaza Resort Bonaire. from the PWC accounting building, be an- tion, they may only be set off from 18.00 Opening night will feature world famous other Chinese restaurant and supermarket? hours on December 31, rather than 10.00 singer Oleta Adams. This American soul, ♦ A plague of flies of almost biblical hours as at present. jazz and pop singer scored several top 10 proportions afflicted parts of Bonaire for over hits and has appeared with more Tears For two weeks There is no official word of the Fears. The preliminary program includes cause, but one old-timer feels it’s from the DJ Maestro ( with trumpeter Rob van improperly buried corpses of the dozens of de Wouw) and from Aruba, the Charles donkeys that were euthanized as part of the Brewer Band, and the English band donkey control initiative Matt Bianco on stage featuring pop with ♦ Lack of Curoil propane gas tanks a touch of jazz and Latin. The band continues to be a problem for many local peaked in the mid 80s and is best known The Bonaire Heineken Jazz Festival is people and restaurants, causing temporary for singles like “Whose Side Are You organized annually by the Bonaire Jazz closures. You'd think that with competition On?” and “Do not Blame It On That Girl” Foundation. The foundation has only two from a new gas distribution company arriving and worked along with Emilio Estefan. sources of income: entrance fees and spon- soon Curoil would get their act together. The Saturday evening will conclude with sorship. Sponsorship still plays a major ♦ The Venezuelan investigation into the man who four years ago turned Bon- role. ♦ Shortages of propane continue de- the goings-on at BOPEC is raising a lot of aire upside down, the Prince of Bachata- In order to achieve their ambitious plans spite assurances that the problem is re- questions. Rumor has it there are a lot of ir- Frank Reyes. The talented singer, home- again this year they lean heavily on the solved. One of our favorite restaurants had regularities in its management. Additionally, grown Anne Marie Kors with her band, cooperation of business. Heineken is to close last week for lack of gas for its oven. there is a concern about the structural integ- is also set to play on Saturday night. again this year the title sponsor of the ♦ Bula commends the local police rity of three of the large tanks. Any type of The festival will conclude on Sunday Festival. The other sponsors will be added department for their timely press releases of tank or tanker spill would be devastating to with a performance of The Original Wail- over the next few weeks. Joining a com- break-ins, burglaries, robberies and other Bonaire's reef and ecosystem, as evidenced ers led by Al Anderson (photo at upper pany name to the Festival, both for the crimes (unfortunately, it is pretty much by the lasting effect of the BOPEC fire right) featuring the biggest reggae hits by company and for Bonaire has added value. daily). However, rather than just give the (photo above) a few years ago on Gotomeer. Bob Marley. 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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 7 rwin Spector, left, a frequent visitor to Bonaire for more than 30 years, explains his I Bonaire inspired woodcarvings to his surgeon, Dr. Steven Falowski. Mr. Spector was asked to exhibit his artwork by Dr. Falowski at the Polka for Parkinson event at the Art- udy and Jim Kewley, standing, rear, of Colorado Springs, CO, hosted their sQuest Center located at Steel Stack in Bethlehem, PA on April 27. The theme of the Bonaire neighbors, Alan and Joan Zale of Hartsdale, NY, and brought them to event was “The Art of Living with Parkinson’s Disease” and featured artists who were J dealing with the disease. Mr. Spector was diagnosed with Parkinson’s more than 20 years the top of Pikes Peak located just west of Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak is the east- ago. ernmost 14,000-foot peak in the US with an altitude of 14,110 feet. It has a 19-mile road with several switchbacks that you drive to get to the top. Alan described the ride Mr. Spector was introduced to wood carving about six years ago. Over the past few up as the most unnerving ride he has ever had as a passenger. There is also the 8.9- years his tremors increased and, along with the stiffening of his hands, made it difficult to use his chisels, gouges and knives for his woodcarvings. These problems were a major mile Pikes Peak Cog Railway that can take you to the top and back. The first ascent factor in his decision to go through with a Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) operation last of Pikes Peak was in 1820 and in July 1893 inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write the spring. During the operation Dr. Falowski inserted a stimulator, similar to a pacemaker, song, “America the Beautiful,” after admiring the view from the top. Naturally Joan that sends electronic signals to an area in the brain that controls movement. Since the op- and Alan just happened to have a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with them. Though eration Mr. Spector’s tremors are either very minimal or non-existent. Prior to the opera- 14,110 feet is an impressive height for The Bonaire Reporter it is not even half the tion he was required to take up to 20 pills a day. He is now down to one pill a day. record height achieved by Bonaire resident Dennis Kellner who brought The Re- porter to the top of Mt. Everest at 29,029 feet. The operation has allowed Mr. Spector to continue depicting the underwater beauty of Bonaire in his woodcarvings without the limitations Parkinson’s was imposing. In 2012 We Would Love to Print YOUR Photo! he donated one of his lionfish carvings (inset) to the CIEE Research Station here in Bon- Prize for the best photo of the year too. Send to [email protected] aire. Story & Photo by Alan Zale WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or when you return to your home. Voordeelmarkt Bonaire - Bargain Mart Bonaire We Need More Photos! Take ‘em and Send ‘em! Take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN A PRIZE. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean. E-mail to: [email protected]

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PART 13 OF THE SERIES, DOWN IN THE LAND OF BON BINI

or those of you who do not scuba F dive, there is a common procedure that most divers do after ascending at the end of their time underwater. It is called the three-minute stop. In short, divers are “Blue Fish!” recommended to remain at five meters/15 feet for three minutes. This allows nitro- from sight. Thinking back, that probably gen that builds up in the tissue during a took about three minutes. dive to dissipate through the skin. It is Our growth and subsequent busyness also called off gassing, and three minutes will no doubt continue on the island. But of this underwater wait does the trick. Traffic! the power of poco poco is best not forgot- ten. There is real personal reward for When I first started diving, I found the slowing down the day. Perhaps a bumper three-minute stop very boring. I was amazement, she looked up just at the time watch the ebb and flow. Add the mango sticker that I saw on a car parked on Kaya done, usually a bit cold after an hour or of her exit and sped off down Kaya Indus- gelato to the mix and this could be the Proud last week sums it up best. It read, more below, and looked forward to eating tria. Death rides the highways. evening’s best three-minute stop. “Don’t Hurry. Be Happy.” I think singer my chicken pastiche on the beach. But Enough of this craziness. I say it is time I must confess that I, too, sometimes Bobby McFerrin would agree.  Story & that soon changed. By hovering in one to stop the carnival and smell the roses, or take the island’s natural beauty for photos by Patrick Holian spot, I finally realized the wonders of the better yet, the frangipani. Let’s indulge in granted. That was obvious to me this past reefs opened up to me. I have seen amaz- that time tested island concept of hopi January. I had just tied up my sailboat to ing marine wildlife waiting five meters tranquilo on a regular basis. Here are a mooring so that I could easily stow eve- under—a blushing octopus changing color three, three-minute terrestrial stops that I rything away. I urged my friend Katt, who like a Manhattan stop light, a stingray highly recommend for those who still had just escaped a Montana winter, to cruising the bottom in search of food, and believe in the powers of chillin’. And take a swim while I got my boat ready to a squadron of squid propelling their pink they don’t cost anything other then spend- return to the dock. She dove over the side bodies in forward and reverse with fluid ing some time. only to come up immediately yelling, ease. Travel north along the Queen’s High- “Blue fish! Blue fish! Blue fish!” I These days I look forward to my three- way, more commonly called the ‘tourist looked below five meters. There was a minute stop. It is a time of wonderment, road’, to a place called Pos 'I Pia, an old school of blue tang making their way of contemplation of aquatic beauty, of well along the coral escarpment. Walk slowly along the sandy bottom. It is simply limin’ underwater. More than not past the well, head to the base of the cliff something that one can see nearly every my stops become four or five minutes and stop and listen. The wind rattles the day along Bonaire’s coast. But Katt made long. I lose track of time and that in itself leaves here, but on most days, you will me realize again what a beautiful sight is a good thing. also hear Pearly-eyed thrashers making this is. I stopped flaking the sail and watched the tang until they disappeared Taking a three-minute stop But back on land no one is off gassing. their hauntingly beautiful call. The bird’s Life goes on at its normal pace, and re- song can transfer you easily back in time cently on Bonaire that is rapidly changing. if you let your mind wander. It is an en- We have more than 18,000 people living ticing three-minute stop that, for me, eas- on the island now, and on a double cruise ily becomes a half hour. ship day, add 6,000 more to that number. Featuring Giant, Bikkel and Golden Lion bikes Sometimes pocopoco seems like a quaint, nostalgic memory. What is actually happening to the dushi Bonaire that we all Parts and accessories for all brands know and love? of bikes and scooters Beautiful Bike Clothes, shoes

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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 9 music and much more fun. There will be races with the grown-up oldies at 3 pm on the following days listed below. If you think you cannot to do this because it is too long ago…

Fridays May 23 and 30 -Training with the pros, 3pm. Pick up Party Bus at 2:30 pm at the Stadium. Saturdays May 24 , June 1 - Training at 3 pm with Hang Out’s Happy Hour after- wards. Of course everybody is welcome to see old friends and share memories. Saturday, June 7 – Morning Race with the kids and the pros. All kids who wind- The original Jibe City—electricity came from the windmills, not WEB surf can join. Pick up at the stadium at 8:30 am Sign up at the Jibe City shop. (No cost) n 1989 a young man named Ernst Van conditions are so good to jibe he called it style came to Bonaire and Tonky Frans Saturday, June 7 -Race with the grown I Vliet (above), originally from Holland, "Jibe City" after "Swell City" in the Gorge won the event. That was fantastic. up oldies. Starts 3 pm. started Jibe City out of the trunk of his car. in the US. The top of the world Bonaire freestylers Around 6 pm ceremony followed by BBQ Ernst could often be seen windsurfing in It was the time of no internet, Facebook or still inspire a lot of kids nowadays, the same and live music. Cover band “Plane” from Kralendijk, or cruising around Bonaire with any other social media. There were not way as Tonky inspired Kiri Thode who Curacao, surfboards strapped to his car. He did the many sailors, little money, just some arti- won the World Cup last year. Jeroen and friends, like Steve, Eduard and water sports at the Bonaire Beach Hotel but cles in a US magazine, The Windrider. That shack has been transformed over anyone else who wants to join. it was clear to him that Lac Bay had great Then Ernst met Andrew Reppeto who these two decades since Ernst first arrived. Sunday, June 8- Jibe City’s fashion conditions. had a travel agency which also featured But still the true Bonairean dream survives. show - 4:30 pm. With hopefully a presen- In those days there was only one sailor at diving in Bonaire. That worked well and the In recent years there have been even more tation of the Windsurf Team and World Sorobon, Martin van Beckum, who built windsurfers slowly discovered the amazing enhancements, but no matter what you do to Champion Kiri if they are on the island. the Sorobon Beach Naturist Resort for Carl conditions of Lac Bay. it, Jibe City still remains the same laid back, DJ until around 8 pm. Voght in the mid 80s. He sailed, all alone, In 1994 Andy Brandt came to Jibe City. best place in the world to windsurf! Two weeks later Bonaire will host for the on his Fanatic rat. That was a big improvement because 2014 PWA Free Style World Cup. In January 1989 Ernst started building his through the years his windsurf clinics 25 Year Celebration Program More information: Monique van Gurp shack: 20 Mistrals and 4 Warriors with brought many windsurfers to Bonaire. A lot The weekend of June 7 and 8 is the [email protected]  Story & photos from North Sails. At first, Jibe City was called of guests keep coming back year after year. main event of the 25-year celebration of Monique van Gurp "Windsurfing Bonaire." But as the wind In 1998 the first World Cup (PWA) free- Jibe City with races, a fashion show, live Continued on next page

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very first Saturday of the month E there is an outdoor Farmers’ Mar- ket at Kriabon, the farmers’ cooperative. Lionfish and moray eels are known to associate to feed The next one will be Saturday, June 7 from 8 am to 1 pm. Buy local, eat local! hat lionfish and moray eels have been found hunting together in the wild? Be sure and get there early as thing sell T Hunting relationships between organisms of different species like this one can out quickly. You can find local products, help protect both species from predators as well as increase their chances of finding local produce, ornamental plants, crafts, prey. local food and more. Kriabon is at Get your big fat chickens at the Kri- Scientists observed the lionfish and moray eels in shallow sea Kaminda Yatu Baku #55, next to the abon Farmers Market on Saturday, grass meadows in the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, close to Dahab, Aquamarin School (up the road from May 7. Jonathan Pourier of Rincon Egypt. The lionfish wait until they see a moray hunting in the sea More for less).  Story & photos by sells them and fresh eggs grass and then begin to follow them, displaying their spines as Laura DeSalvo they would when hunting on their own. When hunting together, the moray eels are able to startle smaller organisms than the lionfish. Who would have thought, even lionfish can work in teams! Alice Vejins Vejins is an Ecology and Environmental Biology major at the University of Colorado Boulder, currently studying at the CIEE Research Station on Bonaire.

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 n the eve of their departure to Background and Objective O Sint Maarten to participate in the The youth debate arose from the need to first Kingdom Youth Parliament, Julia approach the Kingdom from a different Martinus, speaking for the Bonaire team angle and perspective. Or as Minister of said, “The Bonaire team hopes to shine State and Member of the Committee bright and to show everyone what Bon- Kingdom Relations Herman Tjeenk- aire’s made of.” Willink remarked, "The Kingdom is too important to be left to politicians, admin- This Youth Parliament is the first in the istrators and government officials." 200-year history of the Kingdom of the What do young people think about the Netherlands. It is organized in honor of actual binding factor within the Kingdom? the celebration of that anniversary. The Why do we learn so little about the Carib- Parliament will take place in Sint Maarten bean islands in the Dutch secondary from May 20-22. Five teams of 10 schools? How can we shape the future in a youngsters will engage in debates on sustainable manner so that all citizens of various issues that affect them now and in the Kingdom can benefit from it? And the future, such as: education, culture, what can we as young people contribute sustainable development and children’s to shape our future? At the end of the Representing Bonaire in the Kingdom Youth Parliament: Dayron Mackay, rights. In the past months, the teams have meeting in St. Maarten, a final statement prepared themselves by practicing the art will be presented together with the an- Melani van Arneham Julia Martinus and Yavis Chirino of debating. swers to these questions in addition to capacity as Queen, since 1980 she has der Veer, several KYP participants and action points that each KYP member can opened the Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day) the RVD. This press conference will be The Teams work out in their respective countries. session of the States General as many as streamed live via the website http:// The teams come from the Netherlands, Ceremonial Opening 33 times, and it is wonderful that no one kingdomyouthparliament.org/ Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten and there is Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix other than the Royal Princess will be there Schedule a mixed team from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius will open the Kingdom Youth Parliament to open this first KYP session!” Tuesday, May 20: Opening and start of and Saba (BES islands). The youngsters (KYP) on Tuesday morning, May 20, at Program debates have been selected on the basis of short the University of St. Martin. She will de- Monday, May 19– The “getting ac- Wednesday, May 21: Workshops, de- video clips in which they explain why liver the opening statement and will fre- quainted” of the youngsters with each bates and dinner they want to participate in the Youth Par- quent the sessions during the days. She other. Thursday, May 22: Establishing of the liament. Each team has a coach with ex- will also meet with the youth members At 5pm an extensive press conference final statement tensive expertise and experience in poli- informally. "We are honored by her pres- with, amongst others, the President of the Friday, May 23: Farewell and departure tics and government. ence!" project manager KYP, Ron van der National Committee, Ank Bijleveld-  G.D./Press release & KYP photos Veer, from St. Maarten stated. "In her Schouten, KYP- Project Manager Ron van TUNG FONG STORE N.V.

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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 15 CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS Trauma and his newest book Reef Win- tinez Beck, at 786-2953. Friday-Saturday, May 23-24– Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park dows. 5:30-7pm. Tel. 717-8290 Meteor Showers midnight-2am, more Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for Wednesdays CHURCH SERVICES on page 19. residents and local people. Tel. 717- •Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour— Protestant Congregation of Bon- 8489, 540-9800. 9am. See Monday for more informa- Saturday, May 24 aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wil- tion —MiVaBo Fundraiser—Fantastic helmina; Sunday service-10 am in Parke di Libertat -Park-playground • 30-minute Meditation at Yoga Bon- Surinam food, $12 donation. Roti or Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; and canteen (formerly Dare to Care aire, 12 noon, Bonaire Basics. Dona- Bami. 717-4781 or 795-1574. More on Sunday service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/ Park) Behind the hospital. Open Mon- tion. Call 786-6416 , email: page 15 Dutch. day-Saturday 8am-7pm. Free entrance. [email protected] -- Comedian Richard Groenendijk Children’s club-every Saturday from •Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de from Rotterdam at Spice Beach Club 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the Saturdays Paris Restaurant at Harbour Village church.) Contact; Maryt- •Last Saturday of the month – donate Marina. Free house rum when you Sunday, May 25 [email protected] or Daisycof- foods and household items to Food buy a coke. —DuoXtreme Fun Race sponsored [email protected] Bank (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) by Bonaire Basics, Fun Trail, Elite from 10 am-4 pm, in front of Van den International Bible Church, Kaya Fridays Trail. Info DeFreewieler,717-8545. See Tweel Supermarket Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ •Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour— page 8 • Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. Parke di Libertat Bazaar. Flea mar- 9am. See Monday for more informa- ket tables to rent $5. Used items for Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service tion in English; 10:45am-Sunday school for —Hike to Mt. Brandaris at sunset. sale, 9am-2pm. Z Rei is on the i Sponsored by Stinapa. Only 20 •Happy Hour party at Bistro De all ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible • places. Call 786-5229 or email Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Paris. Ricky Thomas performs Reg- study class. 717-8377 for more info or Market) 1st Saturday of the month, [email protected]. More on gae, Soul, Latin and more 6- 9pm. ride [email protected] at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, page 3 Fully Booked– waiting list Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- next to Aquamarin School, 8am to FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 possible. 1pm. Monday - Touch the Sea -- Dee pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. • Saturday, May 31 Monthly Cultural Market at Man- Scarr, honored as a member of the Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, gazina di Rei—every last Saturday —Mangazina di Rei Cultural Women Divers Hall of Fame, conducts Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in of the month, 8am-2pm. See the real Market, 8am-2pm music, crafts, local Bonaire's Touch the Sea programs of Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 Bonaire: traditional music, crafts, local personalized dive guiding. She presents pm. 717-4211. food and products, dancing. On the produce, creole kitchen, educational a unique perspective on critters and Assembly of God (Asemblea di Rincon road at the eastern entrance to presentations. Mangazina di Rei is on Rincon. See details on Facebook corals, plus an updated Bonaire lionfish Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In the Rincon Road, at the eastern en- report, every Monday when she's on- -Sustainable Market sponsored by English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- trance to Rincon. island at 8:30 pm in the Aquarius Boneiru Duradero, at Buraku Johchi day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at Conference Center at Captain Don's 7:30 pm. 717-2194 (across from Progresso Supermarket), •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage Habitat, Call 717-8290. farmers’ market and local food, kids’ Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- activities, 10am-2pm. More on page 12 Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and -- Angelika Winsberg Art Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an in- Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. Exhibition and Sale at GoGreen at Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs formative slide show: Sea Turtles of Contact: 786-2557. Bonaire Basics, Kaya Korona 47, 5pm. on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the Bonaire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th Prayer and Intercession Church, All invited Lagoen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Wednesday in the conference room at in English. A full Gospel Church

Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) located temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit Sunday, June 1 -Washington • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine # 20, Santa Barbara, Republiek. Ser- Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- Slagbaai National Park Open House vices are held Sunday mornings10am- dustria, Second Saturday of the BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS and celebration of its 45 years of 11:30am. Bible studies in English on month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the existence. Free admission. -The park Monday nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: sure it’s on: Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn was established in 1969 and covers an 717-3322 area of 5643 hectares. Snacks and tasting of six wines for $10 about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from per person. the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- A variety of food and beverages, -2018 ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, kids’ corner. A kids’ trail will be inau- Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Services •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, histori- (Translation to English and Papiamentu gurated on this day. Guided hiking trip 2:30pm, Tera Cora Ranch. Info: 786- cal home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, upon request) 10:20am- Sunday for adults, a mountain bike race. Local 0150 open 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 bands will be making music for anyone School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Pri- Sundays Washington-Slagbaai National who just wants to dance. 786-5229 or mary held from 10:20-12 noon Visitors •Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. welcome: Information: Call 701-9522 . email [email protected]. local food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- Foundation Fountain of Living Live music starts at 4 pm. Tel.786- cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 Waters, Centro Fuente, Service Sun- - 9015 or 796 - 5681 Sunday, June 1 -Xtreme Bonaire 7210 day at Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in mountain bike race, start at 07:30 am. •Landhuis DeTuin- Real Jamaican CLUBS and MEETINGS Papiamentu and Spanish. For Marriage Registration for the mountain bike race BBQ on the terrace of the land house Counseling, contact 717-2161. in the quiet countryside. Jerk Chicken, Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, via free- Iglesia di Cristo (Church of Christ) BBQ Chicken, Seafood Curry, Veggie Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact [email protected] (or Sunday: 10:30am & 7pm; Wednesday: Dish, Child’s plate, Bread Pudding. Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- [email protected]). 7pm. Services in Papiamentu (English On the road to Lac Bai – Kaminda Lac 4200 or788-2819 or also if needed) Address: Kaya Msgr. #101. Follow the signs, 12 noon to 6 [email protected] ndt 25 (same street as Dr. Dorvil) Cell: Saturday, June 7—Kriabon Farm- pm. Tel. +599-786-6816, +599-701- Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th 796-0721. email: iglesiadicristobonaire ers’ Market—local produce, ornamen- Thursday of the month at 8 pm at 1982. A Forsa training school. @gmail.com Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. tal plants, crafts, local food. 8am-1pm. ——————————————— For more information call 510-0710. Kaminda Jatu Bako #55, next to Aqua- Mondays Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- marin School, up the road from More • Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour—9 for Less. More on page 12 am. Meet the goats, see milking, cheese days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo making and more. $10 includes cheese Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting Call The Reporter at room upstairs above the dive shop. All 786-6518 or email re- Weekend of June 7 and 8 - Main tasting and tea, Kids $5. 786-6950- Also on Wednesdays & Fridays Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory [email protected] event of the 25-year celebration of Obersi 785-9446. • Happy Hour at Captain Don’s if you have something Jibe City with windsurf races, a Toastmasters Club meets every two fashion show, live music and much Habitat Bar. The books of Bonaire’s HAPPENING dive pioneer, Captain Don, will be weeks. For more information call Cru- more fun. See pages 10 and 11 for sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- more details. available: Island Adrift, Shangri-la, Sea Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 (donkeys, Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 3) concrete and wood. More in upcoming bird spe- the high cost of the process involved, issues of The Reporter. cies, liz- the rates for consumers will not go up  ards, as a result of this capacity expansion crabs, from between 4,300 and 4,400 to snails, 4,800 cubic meters per day. DONKEY SOLUTIONS NEEDED NOW etc.) will

Dear Editor benefit Recently, representatives from Citizens for from a Better, Safer and Animal Friendly Bonaire regaining met with Deputy James Kroon to discuss fresh solutions to keep the people safer on the water roads and get the donkeys away from the access. It The Aviramp makes boarding access streets immediately. Deputy Kroon agreed goes and asked the Citizens Group and the Zon- without to aircraft considerable easier for ing and Planning Department (DRO) to meet saying handicapped peopl3 and work together. On 11 April 2014, the that the farmers Support MIVABO’s fund rais- representatives of the Citizens Group, ac- ing for the purchase of an Aviramp are espe- Bonaire’s donkeys were companied by Raymundo Saleh of Bonaire to make access to aircraft more accessi- cially in important for transport Management Center, met with DRO and ble. Aviramp is for the entire popula- presented items needing urgent attention. great There is some innovative build- tion of Bonaire. Get the best Surinam- The plan for street safety and donkey con- need of working wells for their crops and ing going on at The Courtyard pro- ese food on Bonaire for only $12. See servation is a balanced plan and the two their animals, too. ject on Kaya Djabou. The Veerhuis poster on page 15 for details. Tickets most urgent and effective items that can be The second item that needs addressing is available from Oswald Melcherts. Tel: done are: roadway safety. Road safety is a major con- system claims to be eco-friendly, low- 786 -1739, Iris Semeleer at her Book- (1) Encouraging the wild donkeys back to cern here on our island. Installing speed cost, energy saving, healthy, safe and the wild land by repairing wells in the mondi bumps in known high speed and accident strong. store on Kaya Grandi, Rob Boutmy and areas will help provide safer roads for peo- It uses EPS and steel as build- Tel: 786 4967. For more info go to (2) Enforcing traffic speed limits by the use ple (vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians) as well ing material and can replace the present Info @ Mivabo.Org  G./L,D. of speed bumps, and signage. as for all animals (domestic and wild). Plac- use of bricks, stones, cement, steel, Firstly, encouraging donkeys back to the ing "wildlife crossing zone" signs in known wild by repairing wells is an urgent priority; crossing areas will alert tourists and remind controlling water will help control the ani- locals to be extra vigilant in certain areas. mals' habitat and location. Slowing down speed on our roads is urgent Cutting off the animals' water supplies is a not just for animals but most importantly for sure way to drive them into town and resi- the safety of our people. dential areas in search of water. Fixing the An education plan, including signage, is a wells and reservoirs goes hand-in-hand with necessary and proactive safety measure for a street safety plan for the people and the teaching the importance of respecting and good treatment of our farmers and all of not disturbing all of our wild life including Bonaire's animals. A representative from not to feed them. The Citizens for a Better, DRO stated that fixing wells will cause all Safer and Animal Friendly Bonaire are the animals, even the pigs and goats, to over- aware of the urgency of the situation and we populate. wait for an opening in DRO's schedule with hopes that the upcoming meeting will make However, the goal is to provide water sup- On Wednesday, May 14, a traffic checkpoint was set up in Rincon near the plies in the mondi similar to what donkeys progress toward safety for all the citizens of Bonaire - including the wild donkeys. old police station between 06.30 and 08.00. There were a total of 77 vehicles and wildlife had access to for decades before checked. Three drivers were fined for not being able to show or were not in posses- the encroachment of people into their habitat Repairing wells and reservoirs and slowing of traffic will go a long way to help the sion of valid insurance for their vehicle. Six drivers were fined because they could and fencing or damming of their natural not show or had a valid driver's license, and six more got a ticket for not having a watering holes. As the dry season is upon us, safety situation and the needs of the whole 2014 road tax sticker. The next day more checks were done between 10.30 and we all know giving animals access to the island. For more information go to https:// 12.00 in Playa on Kaya Industria and Kaya Nikiboko North. There 60 vehicles water they once had is important to keep www.youtube.com/watch? were checked. Eleven drivers were fined for not paying the road tax, eight for not them from going in search of water near &list=UUHY2EVR6B8ogaN_Z9epuEYw& showing a valid insurance for their vehicle, two for no license plate on the vehicle town. All the living things on Bonaire feature=share  Rona Aguilar and three could not show a valid driver's license.

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Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 Page 17 HELP FROM HOLLAND URSULA oy Breedveld is on holiday on Bon- J aire and she brought the Bonaire ou couldn't ask for a pret- Animal Shelter a big gift. She raised Y tier, patchwork calico cat about $2,000 in Holland for the Shelter than “Ursula.” She has all the on Bonaire. In the vet clinic where Joy colors, all the spots and even a works (Dierenkliniek Stormpolder) and the few stripes. Calico cats tend to pet shop (Dierenwinkel Het Schuurtje) have one of two personalities: there were money houses where customers either they are extremely loveable could donate money. with everyone or they are defi- Joy also sold towels with the Shelter nitely a "one person" cat. Ursula logo and driftwood signs—all to help the is DEFINITELY the former. She Bonaire Animal Shelter. loves everyone. She is talkative, A big thank you to Joy for a marvelous playful and happy to be the center gift. of your attention. Pick her up, put her down, roll her over, rub her belly...whatever you want to do PHOTO CONTEST with this cat she is happy to The Animal Shelter is organizing a oblige. But if you have other photo contest. Everyone who has things to do, Ursula is perfectly adopted a pet from the Bonaire Animal Joy Breedveld with one of her favorite willing to take long naps, play Shelter can send in their favorite, funny or Shelter pups with a stuffed mouse, a feather or sweet picture of their cat, dog or other animal by e-mail chosen by the Shelter staff and he/she gets whatever. She is the ultimate “Ursula” poses for the camera huntress. She also "plays well ([email protected]) or via a nice prize. So please send us your picture with others," so she would fit in just fine Facebook. Each week, a winner will be (s) and give us a short story about your But for all practical purposes, the in a multi-cat household. pet. Story & photo by Marlies Tiepel older ones actually make much better Ursula is about one and half to two companions. They have a lot of love years old, the perfect age for adoption. they are more mellow than mischievous. ready to brighten up your life with calico to give and they already have an es- caresses and companionship. Worldwide statistics show that about tablished, developed personality. You With an adult cat you don't have to nine out of 10 feline shelter adoptions already know what they are going to worry about them ingesting string or You can visit her and all the other Bon- are kittens, rather than adult cats. Every- be like and if they are a good fit for foreign objects or suffering from a aire Animal Shelter residents on the La- one loves adorable kittens. That is one your home, rather than guessing at trauma....or destroying your curtains! goen Road, Monday through Saturday, 9 reason why so many shelters, like Bon- what kind of personality they will With an adult cat, what you see is what am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. aire's, are usually filled with wonderful develop. You know how big they will you get....and with Ursula you get a won- Check them out on Facebook at Animal adult cats. get, how much they need to eat and derful, loving companion. Shelter Bonaire. Jane Madden-Disko Ursula is healthy, vaccinated, sterilized and

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Page 18 Bonaire Reporter- May 19-June 9, 2014 By Astrologer Michael Thiessen *to find it... just look up May 2014 SEE THE BIRTH OF A METEOR SHOWER ?

ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) A change LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) is as good as a rest. Don't go looking for You've been a little down and you need change. You will be a bit of a spend- a lift. Losses are likely if you get in- thrift this week. Don't make financial volved with uncertain individuals. You contributions in order to impress others. should expect to have changes in your Joint ventures might prove to be unfa- home. You will be able to talk to your vorable. lover about future goals and perhaps Your lucky day this week will be Tues- make plans for the two of you to take a day. vacation. Your lucky day this week will TAURUS (Apr. 21– May 21) Don't be Monday. overspend on luxury items. Romantic SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) opportunities will flourish through travel Don't bother retaliating, just walk or communication. Look into ways that away. Romance will come through in- you can make extra cash. Don't let your volvement with fundraising organiza- emotions take over. Your lucky day this tions. The information that you gain can week will be Tuesday. be used in every aspect of your life. You eteor showers occur when the of meteors or "shooting stars" that streak GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Relatives will easily capture the interest of those M Earth passes through a cloud of through the night sky. may not be telling you the whole truth you talk to. Your lucky day this week dust left behind by a comet. These clouds Most meteor showers are spawned by about a family situation. Accept the in- will be Sunday. hang in space in the same place, and so me- comets. As a comet orbits the Sun it sheds evitable. You will accomplish the most SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) teor showers occur at the same time every an icy, dusty debris stream along its orbit. If through or. Romantic encounters will Reciprocate by offering helpful hints. year as the Earth revisits them. Earth travels through this stream, we will But every so often a new comet comes see a meteor shower. Although the meteors develop through group activity. Your Money problems will be difficult to deal along and creates a cloud of dust where can appear anywhere in the sky, if you trace lucky day this week will be Tuesday. with if you have a partner. You need an none existed before. In the case of this an- their paths, the meteors in each shower ap- CANCER (June 22-July 22) outlet. Generosity will put you in the ticipated shower the comet that left the pear to "rain" into the sky from the same Anger may cause you grief; control poorhouse. Your lucky day this week cloud behind goes by the name of 209P/ region. your temper and try to sit back and calm will be Friday. Linear. It was discovered in 2004 and Meteor showers are named for the con- down. Plan some family outings. You CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) passed near the sun in 2009 and will do so stellation that coincides with this region in will be full of energy and you need to You will also encounter individuals again this year. the sky, a spot known as the radiant. For find something constructive to do. Don't who can help you further your goals. Current predictions are that the Earth instance, the radiant for the Leonid meteor point your finger unjustly at oth- Tempers will mount if you're too pushy will pass through the cloud of dust left by shower is in the constellation Leo. For ers. Your lucky day this week will be at work or at home. Your ability to visu- 209P/Linear on May 23-24. 2014. Peak example: the Perseid meteor shower is so Thursday. alize will help you convince others of time should be midnight to 2 am. Quite named because meteors appear to fall from LEO (July 23-Aug 22) the possibilities. Mishaps due to preoc- how many shooting stars will be visible is a point in the constellation Perseus. Family talks may get a little combative. cupation will be upsetting. Your lucky unknown, but given that this is a fresh cloud What are shooting stars? You will enjoy lavish forms of entertain- day this week will be Tuesday. of dust that hasn’t been “used up” before in "Shooting stars" and "falling stars" are previous meteor showers, we might expect a both names that describe meteors -- streaks ment and should consider making ar- AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't good display. of light across the night sky caused by small rangements early. Don't evade issues or be afraid of opposition; your suggestions And where to look in the sky? As with all bits of interplanetary rock and debris called twist the truth around. An older member are valid. Upgrading at this point is not a meteor showers it doesn’t matter where you meteoroids vaporizing high in Earth's upper of your family may have left you with a bad plan. Take time to listen to the prob- look; the shooting stars streak across the sky atmosphere. Traveling at tens of thousands pressing situation. Your lucky day this lems of family members. Don't over- in all directions. However, if you trace the of miles an hour, meteoroids quickly ignite week will be Thursday. spend on luxury items. Your lucky day trails back they will all converge at the same from the searing friction with the atmos- VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) this week will be Saturday. part of the sky, called the radiant. Meteor phere, 30 to 80 miles above the ground. Your talent will be recognized. In- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) showers are named after their radiants (e.g. Almost all are destroyed in this process; the volvement in fitness clubs will be con- Try to visit a country that excites you. the Perseids emerge from Perseus, and the rare few that survive and hit the ground are ducive to engaging romantic connec- Try to stay calm, and whatever you do, Geminids from Gemini) and this new known as meteorites. tions. Talk to someone you trust if you don't nag. Unrealistic promises will only shower will appear to emanate from the dim need advice about broaching the subject. get you in trouble. You're in the mood to constellation of Camelopardalis*, so * Camelopard comes from the Romanized Hassles with in-laws could put a damper party. Your lucky day this week will be they’ll be known as the Camelopardalids! Greek words for “camel” and “leopard,” and on your day. Your lucky day this week Wednesday.  Just flows off the tongue… is the name for a giraffe, which the Greeks What is a meteor shower anyway? thought were part camel, part leopard. will be Tuesday. A meteor shower is a spike in the number  Bob Berman

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