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VOLUME 21 NUMBER 4 FEBRUARY 15th, 2013 Road work underway in Central Abaco By Timothy Roberts Road repairs have begun in Dundas and Murphy Town and Marsh Harbour as Bill Simmons Construction and Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd started work during the second week of February to repair potholes and resurface portions of the road. Minister of Works Philip Brave Da- vis signed a $1.3 million contract with Bill Simmons Company on January 3 for a scope of works that included filling of potholes and resurfacing more problematic portions of road between the three Central Abaco settlements. Craig Simmons, Project Manager for Bill Simmons Company said “What we are doing now is the road treatment and the initial widening of the road for the initial paving of the road.” Mr. Simmons said the area by Texaco is going to be reconstructed and that it was just patched to make the road for the public a little smoother in the meantime. Mr. Simmons said that the repairs are estimated to take up to four months; however, “we intend to complete it in three-and-a-half months.” He also indicated that they have hired a number of local workers since starting Road work by Bill Simmons Construction and Heavy Equipment Company has commenced in Central Abaco. The $1.3 million contract and hope to hire a few more before the job signed by Hon. Phillip Davis had a scope of works that includes filling potholes as well as resurfacing of sections of the road. Craig is complete. Simmons -Project Manager- said what the public is currently seeing is “road treatment” for the eventual widening and paving of the “We have a few guys employed and roads. One area in particular, in front of Texaco in Marsh Harbour, will receive complete reconstruction, according to Mr. Simmons. we intend to hire a few more. I’m teach- Despite a four month timeline for the work, Mr. Simmons said he and his crew were aiming to be finished within three and a half ing them the ropes so hopefully one day months. they will be able to do this themselves and companies wouldn’t be able to come in,” he said. Forestry town meeting plants Financial Services Minister meets with MOB Group stresses government does not know full impact of seeds for FAO Training Project Marina industry

Above: Minister for Financial Services, Ryan Pinder, met with members of MOB early February. Seen here at the end of the table during the meeting at Schooner Bay, Min. Pinder crunches the figures laid out to him by the group. Marina Operators of The Bahamas tion practices in the marina and yachting (MOB) met on Feb 5 at the Schooner Bay industries. A Town Meeting was held on Jan 20 to discuss viable harvesting of Abaco’s pine development in South Abaco. On the agen- MOB is an organization of 46 mari- forest, among other topics. Above:Arien Sikken, FAO Forestry Specialist; Christo- da for the meeting was a financial over- nas and marine-oriented businesses stretch- pher Russell - Director of Forestry; Kadie Mills - Office Manager, BNT Abaco; David Knowles - Director of Parks. For more see page 6. view of the organization, a discussion of ing from Grand Bahama to Long Island. new marketing tactics and presentations by According to MOB President Joseph Dar-

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Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. label the in shown date expiration the before subscription your Renew ernment loses millions of dollars in rev- Please see MOB Page 20 enue a year from faulty recording a collec- Page 2 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Central & All Abaco facility and to address some necessary im- storm drain to make sure they function Caribbean, so they are pleased to have been Min. Dorsett reviews provements to it. properly. chosen for their funding and technical sup- landfill on Abaco He noted, however, that collection Mr. Dorsett said that Ms. Wilson port. The funding for the project covers a still falls under the purview of local gov- has made recommendations and he will be period of four years, and is divided into two Management to return to ernment but moving forward the manage- guided by that fully understanding the ur- phases with the first phase having already central government ment of all landfills and dealing with the gency of the matter. been completed. dumpsites will be the responsibility of “In this second phase of the project, By Timothy Roberts DEHS. Red Cross launches our intervention team at the society is ex- pected to launch and execute a community Minister of Environment and Hous- “The preliminary assessment is that HIV/AIDS Preventative ing, Ken Dorsett, visited Abaco’s landfill there is a considerable amount of work to stakeholders development process, and a se- and two transfer stations on February 8 in be done,” he said. “I am incredibly disap- Education Project ries of interventions on two islands of The order to assess and ensure the investment pointed when I see the amount of money Bahamas. For this initial part of the project, in the island’s waste management is prop- that was invested in building transfer sta- By Canishka Alexander the team has decided to work with the is- erly managed and utilized. tions in Cedar Harbour and Cherokee that John Darville, project coordinator for lands of Abaco and Eleuthera over the next During his trip to Abaco Mr. Dorsett are not being used.” the Bahamas Red Cross’ Caribbean HIV/ two years. Our intervention targets youths visited the landfill at Snake Cay and the Mr. Dorsett said his Ministry intends AIDS Project (CHAP), led a press con- ages 16 to 29, who are in vulnerable situ- transfer stations near Cherokee and Cedar to make sure money is available to clean ference on Feb. 7 at Abaco Central High ations.” Harbour, all of which have had their share the sites and use them for the purpose they School (ACH) to talk about the upcoming Mr. Darville said that discussions of problems. were intended to serve. preventative AIDS program that will be had begun on the island three weeks before Mr. Dorsett said he visited with the “We’re going to be cleaning those implemented on the island of Abaco. The with a stakeholders visit to ensure that all Director with responsibility for Landfills, up, putting bins onsite, to ensure that wide- program is sponsored by the American Red partners were engaged, and that there is a Thomasina Wilson along with his local spread indiscriminate dumping that takes Cross. community buy-in and consensus toward team to make an assessment of the landfill place does not continue, and I am hoping, He explained that the Red Cross’ In- a successful end. He graciously applauded transfer stations as well as these dumpsites now that we are in a mid-term budget and ternational Services was pleased to execute Preston Cunningham, senior island admin- throughout Abaco. we’ll be planning for the next fiscal year, programs for the past four years, and that istrator, for his full support of the program “We really need to see what we are that we’ll be able to allocate the necessary the Bahamas Red Cross’ Director General from the onset and for his advice and guid- up against to address issues of remediation resources so that all of those facilities are – Caroline Turnquest – was on-island to ance. and to make sure that the amount of money properly manned and that there is a proper launch the partnership for their first ever in- During his remarks, Renardo Curry, that the government has invested in infra- plan with respect to how we manage the tervention workshop. MP for North Abaco and Parliamentary structure in Abaco to deal with waste dis- waste,” he said. “Under the banner of humanity,” Ms. Secretary, voiced his discontent over The posal is properly utilized,” he said. He added that the “scope of work Turnquest said, “we seek to alleviate hu- Bahamas’ HIV/AIDS statistics. He encour- Recently Cabinet made a decision that to be performed by whoever manages the man suffering wherever it may be found. aged the students to practice abstinence, and all landfills will fall back under the pur- landfill in the future needs to be revised and For us as a country with a high rate of HIV to follow the guidelines of the program, so view of the Department of Environmental proper practices needs to be established to infection per capita in comparison to our that they may fulfill their lifelong goals. Health Services (DEHS). In the family is- ensure we don’t have a repeat performance neighbouring nations and indeed the world, That day, the intervention team began lands it presently comes under local gov- of what I have seen out there.” there are high levels of HIV-related human their partnership on Abaco with 35 par- ernment’s management. Ms. Wilson’s report on the Central suffering. ticipants within their target group at Abaco The current contract for the Great Abaco Landfill indicated the need to deal Ms. Turnquest expressed excitement Central High School. According to Mrs. Abaco Landfill expired last year, the Min- with the current cells and do some minor over the opportunity to partner with the In- Turnquest, the initial target population for istry of Environment will now work out a adjustments to address the leachate pond, ternational Services Division of the Ameri- Abaco is 500 young people. The project will new framework for the management of that compromised lining and issues with the can Red Cross. She said this particular also focus on the Haitian diaspora living in program is managed by six countries in the the Mud and Pigeon Pea communities.

[email protected] February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 3 Page 4 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 Page 6 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Central & All Abaco In 2010 the government of The Ba- at least ten Bahamians in skilled and semi- information. The original plan for the train- Forestry town hamas formulated the Forestry Act which skilled jobs, present a working plan , have ing exercise was to train 2-4 people from meeting plants became enacted in 2011. This provided the in place a fire management plan and con- the BNT but already 20 people participated legal framework for the long term manage- struct a weighbridge to record the weight in the first workshop in Nassau. The sec- seeds of FAO ment of the forests and established a gov- of the pine logs. ond workshop which was taking place on Training Project ernment forestry agency with the appoint- The government receives royalties Abaco had fifteen participants; both work- ment of a Director of Forestry. from the sale of the finished products and shops were of three days duration. Topics By Jennifer Hudson Every five years a National Forestry will consider renewal for a further five included in the course were: history and The Ministry of The Environment plan is prepared to manage the forests for a years. current state of the forests, species identifi- and Housing held a Town Meeting on sustainable yield of timber and contribution The Forestry Project for Abaco pro- cation, sustainability, tools and equipment, January 20 in the St. John the Baptist Par- to the national economy. Each designated vides a contract for training in Forestry logging operations, wood processing and ish Church Hall to inform the public about forestry area is subjected to a management Management and Planning by a special- products, policy and legislation. the Food and Agriculture Organization of plan which includes: ist for eleven months, also for the train- “One third of the forest in The Baha- the United Nations (FAO) Forestry Pilot • Harvesting and reforestation, pre- ing of park wardens and the production of mas is pine which is only found on Andros, Training Project for The Bahamas. The scription for fire prevention, prescribed forestry management plans. The question Grand Bahama, New Providence and Aba- meeting was opened with prayer by John burning and wildfire suppression. was asked by a member of the audience as co,” informed Mr. Sikken. “Opportunities Hudson, Local Government Representa- • Offences such as squatting, un- to whether persons can get into businesses for use of the pine include lumber, furni- tive for South Abaco, followed by open- attended fires and dumping all of which concerning forestry. Mr. Russell replied in ture, poles, pulpwood, firewood, charcoal, ing remarks by David Knowles, Director carry a fine and/or imprisonment. the affirmative that government will assist wood chips, resin and turpentine.” of Parks for the Bahamas National Trust, • Important regulations – leases, anyone in these projects and he will help Day one of the Abaco workshop in- (BNT). licences, permits for forestry, use of pre- get government approval. “Regulations volved monitoring harvesting in the Trea- Mr. Knowles welcomed everyone on scribed burning, forest roads and forest allow for development on the right scale sure Cay area, demarcating boundaries, behalf of the organizations involved in this recreation. for businesses such as mulching, chipping skid trail design, selecting future crop technical cooperation project, namely, the Information was given on the Lindar etc.,” he stated. trees and selecting for future harvest. Days Ministry of the Environment, BNT and Industries Project, Abaco. Lindar Indus- Arien Sikken, a FAO Forestry Spe- two and three were in the Spring City area FAO and commended Christopher Rus- tries Limited has been granted a five year cialist from the Netherlands, presented the and also involved selecting trees for future sell for putting the evening’s programme renewable timber harvesting licence for second portion of the programme which crops and harvest and skid trail design. together. two areas of Pine Forest on Crown Land was an introduction to the Forestry Train- Future workshops, it was announced, will Mr. Russell, who is Director of near the Treasure Cay Airport and at Little ing Project. Mr. Sikken was described as cover chainsaw use, prescribed burning Forestry/ Forestry Unit, Ministry of The Harbour. Also for the construction of a well qualified to train Bahamians. He was and training in the use of GIS. Environment and Housing gave a briefing sawmill south of Marsh Harbour. selected from a very large number of appli- The Forestry Management Pilot on the Forestry Act and Regulations plus The company is allowed to selec- cants and holds a B.Sc. in Forestry as well which will be held between Spring City Forestry Development Potential Opportu- tively thin out selected areas of the pine as a Master’s Degree in GIS (Geographic and Marsh Harbour for one month in nities. He stated that in 1996 a permit was forest for the manufacturing of baseboards, Information Systems). March/April will cover: granted for forestry on 137, 974 acres of crown moldings, floorings, wood chips Mr. Sikken explained that the FAO Crown Land and 10, 877 acres of private and mulch. Terms and conditions set out assists countries who are members of the land for Abaco residents. for this company are that they must hire United Nations in providing expertise and Please see Forestry Page 7

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I hope $1.3 million does more for our Community Calendar roads than I think it will. Maybe I’m just too used to hearing about our government, •Feb 15-16: Sandra Riley & Alton Lowe Book Signing and Art past and present and most likely future, spending tens of millions and seeing paltry, Show at Abaco Gold measly results. So it doesn’t surprise me when fellow Abaconians aren’t impressed when the seemingly low figure of $1.3 mil- •Feb 18: Mangoes Restaraunt Reopens lion is thrown out as a solution to what is an increasingly dangerous situation on Ab- •Feb 20: FRIENDS Environmental Film Fest Continues at aco’s roads. Does the country have money to spend? Have you seen our debt? I am a Friend’s Office realist and I know we’re not rolling in sur- pluses, but this island community has paid •Feb 21: Read Between the Wines at Tupps more than our fair share into the Treasury to warrant a basic upgrade. Spending. Money. Paying for fancy •Feb 22: Teachers and Salaried Workers Credit Union Ground things. Is there a day this month I’m sup- posed to buy fancy things for somebody? Breaking I keep feeling like there is something I’ll figure this out. I am forgetting. Something important. I am thrilled, however, to see some •Feb 22-23: Love Rush Junkanoo Something that probably involves roses, progress being made. I am thrilled that and chocolates and hearts and happens there is a government contract being ex- •Feb 22-23: Hummingbird Art Gallery Kid’s Art mid-February. Cannot seem to put my fin- ecuted and the people executing it are mak- ger on it. I am sure it will come to me. ing themselves available to us, the media. Workshop in Hope Town Hello again, dear readers. Welcome I am thrilled that private companies (look- to the February 15 edition of Abaco’s best, ing at you, Woslee) are making efforts to and only, newspaper. Those of you keep- reinvest in this community. I am thrilled •Feb 24: Change Ministries National Back to Church Sunday ing track at home know how quickly we to see also boats humming along through are moving through this year. Soon we will the harbour and across the Sea of Abaco. •Feb 27: Tourism’s People to People Reception in be in fishing tournament season. When top There is one vantage point I enjoy driving sport fishermen come to our quiet islands by that lets me see out over the sea between Treasure Cay to compete in a bevy of different fishing Marsh Harbour, Guana Cay and Man O challenges and legs. The granddaddy of War. Every time I drive by I see a handful •Feb 28 - Mar 2: Songwriters Festival on Elbow Cay them all, the Bahamas Billfishing Tourna- of sailboats enjoying what made this beau- ment, will have teams trolling our waters tiful country so famous. all in search of that giant champion’s ring. Beautiful. Beauty. Ah, I think I re- •March 2: Treasure Cay Library Annual Yard Sale Rings. Jewelry. Gifts. What am I for- member now. getting? So I ask my fellow local readers to at •March 2: Constitutional Reform Town Meeting Yes, we are through the holiday sea- the same time be patient and vigilant. It ap- son and edging our way towards the heat pears work is being done and so we should •March 2: Wyannie Malone Historical Museum Hope Town and craze of summer-fun. We are inching be bringing pitchers of lemonade (and later along though the year, because these disas- in the day) coconut swigel to our friends Heritage Day trous roads of ours won’t allow for us to laboring to fix our roads: anything to help drive along any faster. And yes, Bill Sim- them along faster. On the other side of the mons and Co. are out there working (we token we need to remain vigilant and stay •March 22-23: Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend have pictures of them doing so) and God on top of our representatives in govern- bless them. But it really is a shame that our ment. We did pay for this work, after all. roads got to the point that they are in now. Maybe one day soon we can all take Why subscribe? Sometimes I drive up to Cooper’s our dates out on a smooth, enjoyable Val- The Abaconian will keep you informed on issues such as: Town just to know what it feels like to entine’s Day car ride without worrying • Resort & hotel development drive twenty yards without slowing to a about falling into a pot hole. • Improvements to (and disrepair of) infrastructure crawl or swerving to avoid craters that • Important Utility Updates • Community events would make the moon envious. • Fishing, boating & sporting activities • New business ventures Moon. Full moon. Moonlit dinner. • Immigration, taxes or duty changes • Changes in airline service Seriously, what am I forgetting this month? • Changes to laws and regulations • Actions by local government

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“Props” to the Walk a Mile in My PLOP Urges You Prop Shop and Shoes First to Adopt-a-Pothole

Boatyard Dear Editor; Dear Editor; Please allow my open letter to Lee I heartily agree with Mr. Wood (Aba- Dear Editor; Lowe. conian, Feb. 1st) - pot-holes are an impor- There are so many unhappy and neg- Before you have anything to say tant part of our heritage. Some people say ative letters to the editor, please allow this about what is going on (Letters to the Edi- they are ugly, but I have a solution for that: positive one. tor: Feb. 1), you need to walk a mile in my the Pot-hole Landscaping and Ornamenta- In days past, it would have been shoes. I have been asking for help for 8 called “kudos” or “atta-boys.” Now I tion Project, commonly known as PLOP. years but past and present governments did Under this plan, people adopt their Tweet @TheAbaconian guess it is a shout out. By any other name, not help me. I have now had to go and rent very own, personal pot-hole, and then both the Marsh Harbour Boatyard and and you want to tell me to pray for, what, Abaco Marine Props deserve praise for the decorate it with shells, coloured rocks, Letters to the Editor in 140 more illegal immigrants? characters or less. terrific service that they recently provided Up until this day the PM has not or a few low-lying plants - maybe even us. done anything. So Lee, just [be quiet about a banana tree or two in the rainy season. After trying to create a new chan- things you don’t know] ok? Don’t mean to At Christmas, the best decorated pot-hole nel in some Abaco marl, our starboard be rude, but when Christie ran, he said he wins a prize. @TheAbaconian Page 10- Residents prop was quite damaged and the port one was for the Bahamian people. What a joke! This will encourage people to take forced to abandon home due to “pres- less so. We brought the boat to the Marsh My lawyer sent letters to the Environmen- pride in our pot-holes, and also lessen the sure” from illegal comm! Stories like Harbour Boatyard Wednesday, January tal Ministry, they did nothing, a letter went road-rage of those who are unlucky enough this inspire my inner politician 30. They promptly hauled the boat, re- to Immigration, they did nothing, a letter to drive into one. -Futurebeej moved the props with help from an outside went to the Ministry of Works but they did vendor, and delivered them to the Abaco And by the way - all you scientists nothing. who say that those Sawmill Sink crocodiles @TheAbaconian: to publish your Props. They in turn went right to work and Well, Lee, tell me what is there to are "extinct" - there's at least one that's tweets about Abaco in the next issues. returned them all symmetrical, shiny, and respect about Christie: nothing. All I asked alive & well and living in a pot-hole on OK We need transparency about recent as good as new on Thursday. The Yard had of him was to buy my two houses so I can our boat back in the water by late after- leave a country that has gone [downhill]. Don McKay Blvd. police shooting in the Muds. noon. Just look at Marsh Harbour. The slums -hmose So “Hats off” to Tracy and the whole look better than my once beautiful county! Yours sincerely, crew at the Marsh Harbour Boatyards and This is what the past and present govern- Alison Ball @TheAbaconian: #abaconian to pub- to Jason and Lucy at Abaco Marine Props. ments did for me. Well, now I will leave PLOP Secretary lish your tweets about Abaco in the The world would be a better place them in God’s hands. next issues" way to Get in the Game! if all service providers performed so effi- -Martha “Dee Dee” Russell ciently. This New #abaconian is Dope P.S. Sometimes the po-pos will come More letters see page 16 -Futurebeej -Doug & Betsy Moody but they don’t do anything. So much for Hope Town having them. Page 10 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Central & All Abaco Speed a major factor in second Gardening Workshop Art for the Parks held at offers many events traffic fatality of the year Community Center to the public

By Timothy Roberts By Canishka Alexander Simultaneous events took place at the On January 15 Island Waves Com- Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) Art for munity Centre held their first of a series of the Parks on Jan. 26 – one of which was open to the public Gardening Workshops the 2013 Chalk Art Festival. Thirty blocks at their Cultural Center on Queen Eliza- of art work by Abaco artists were aligned beth Drive with a session on preparing and along the boardwalk and were sponsored sustaining an herb garden. by local churches, business establishments Barbara Foreman, employee of Aba- and banking institutions. The event was or- co Neem, and Peter Bradley led the work- ganized by The Rotary Club of Abaco. shop which outlined the basics of planting According to Rev. Andrew Sands, herbs and flowers from seeds. Ms. Fore- youth director of the Rotary Club of Ab- man also showed how toilet paper rolls can aco, about 35 artists participated in the be recycled and made into miniature pots Rotary-sponsored event, and some of the blocks had two artists working together on to plant herb seeds in. them. The event helped to raise funds for Participants will be required to main- Above: scene of Abaco’s second traffic fatality of the year. The driver, a 37 year old male Rotary’s youth programs: Rotaract and In- of Marsh Harbour according to Police, was pronounced dead at the scene. Speed was tain their herb plantings over the next few teract. a major factor - snapping a utility pole along Forrest Drive. The Abaconian reminds its weeks and continuing workshops will be At the end of the Chalk Art Festival, readers to drive carefully, soberly and buckle up. held at the Cultural Centre. awards were presented to the artists. Most Garnell Limperes, founder of Island Press Release tion light / lamp pole. He received serious Original was awarded to Artist Garnell On Sunday, February 10, 2013 at injuries and succumbed to said injuries at Waves, said she visited a few schools in Stuart Dawkins for Java Coffee Shop, and about 3:20 am a 29 year old female resident the scene. the area in hopes to garner interest from second place went to Artist Kate Sims for of Marsh Harbour contacted the Marsh The scene was visited by Emergency students to attend. “We want to give peo- the Lock Doctor. Most entertaining was Harbour Police Station and reported that an Medical Personnel c/o Marsh Harbour ple, young or old, an idea of how to grow received by Garnell Stuart Dawkins for Is- accident occurred on Forest Drive, in the Emergency Medical Team, who rendered vegetables and herbs for themselves,” she land Veterinary Clinic, and Ozeke Swain area of Southside Road involving a single medical assistance to the injured party, said. came second for Abaco Judo. The Best Overall award was won by Elmer Bongon, vehicle. Police assistance was requested. who showed no vital signs. The Centre is also organizing several a St. Francis teacher, who was sponsored Officers of the Traffic Division and It appears that speed was a major con- other workshops including Women’s and by The Abaconian. Marsh harbour Police Station responded tributing factor in this incident. An inten- Men’s Empowerment, jewelry making and and arrived at the scene and discovered a sive investigation has been launched into music industry workshops. Gray 1990 Ford Mustang registered to a this matter. The deceased’s vehicle col- Nature Rocks Art Competition: male resident of Marsh Harbour and driven lided with utility pole #404 snapping the Meanwhile, the 2nd Annual Nature by the deceased - a 37 year old male of pole in half. Please see Arts Page 11 Marsh Harbour. The local Doctor c/o Marsh Harbour This vehicle received extensive dam- Government Clinic visited the scene and age. pronounced the body dead. The deceased was the lone occupant Investigations into this matter are be- of the Gray Mustang and was travelling ing continued by Abaco Traffic Police Of- west on Forrest Drive in the area of South- ficers and a team of officers from Grand side Road when he lost controlled and col- Bahama District and New Providence Dis- lided into a Bahamas Electricity Corpora- trict.

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Hope Town • Marsh Harbour • Guana Cay • Lubbers Quarters • Treasure Cay • Man-O-War Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Tilloo Cay February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 11 Central & All Abaco mission. Arts From Page 11 Felecia Roberts won first place in Category II, followed by Giavanna Manne, second, and Kyle Reeves in third place. They are all students of Mary E.Albury High School. Honourable mention was be- stowed upon Dale Bethel Jr. of Mary E. Albury. In Category III, two honourable men- tions were given. The first went to Adri- anna Francis, Lernise Louis and Bernise Ordain of Abaco Central High School, and the other to Matrisha Louis of S.C. Bootle. Meanwhile, Eric Sands of Abaco Central High placed first; Johnson and The Abaconian - sponsored artist, Mr. El- Johnny Auguste of S.C. Bootle placed sec- mer Bongon, won overall for the Rotary ond, while Ashvonn Russell of S.C. Bootle Club Chalk Art Event. Funds raised went received third place. towards Rotary’s two youth organizations Celena Russell was the overall win- on Abaco: Rotaract and Interact. ner with her Born to Be Wild design. Above: Bro. Lennie Etienne of Jerutha Farms holding up some of his tomatoes. Rocks Art Competition was underway Da Market vendors: with Lynn Gape, BNT deputy executive After the announcement of the win- director. There were three categories with of PH & B’s Delight where jams and pep- support of Friends of the Environment and ners winners for the art competition was Category 1 assigned to primary schools; pers sauces were displayed. As Lovely Horticultural Society, Michael and Jenni- complete, S.C. Bootle students ventured Category 2 for middle schools, and Cat- Reckley of Lovely Island Tings waited fer Lightbourn of Lightbourn Family Farm outside to the tent where their princi- egory 3 for high schools. Students were for more customers to stop by, she bus- and Laine Snow of L & B Landscaping and pal Huel Moss, owner of Fruity Freddie asked to design music CD covers for an ied herself with making an assortment of Property Caretaking, which also had plants Farms, congratulated them upon hearing album called Nature Rocks. Some of the jewelry. She commented that just about and products on sale. the good news. As for business that day, talented students also wrote and included all of her homemade breads were sold by On the activities side, there was a he said it had been off and on; however, songs with lyrics in their designs. the time she set up for the event, and one bouncing castle for children situated be- the event does allow him to gain more ex- First place winners in Category I were lady returned to purchase a second loaf of hind BNT's coral reef booth with cans posure for his business. Adjacent to Moss Deshawn McKinney; Eddison Saunders; bread. Ms. Reckley also sold small pans of bleach, hands, anchor that represented was Bro. Lennie Etienne of Jerutha Farms, Vanique Williams; Patyra Bain; Maesha of Johnny Cake and banana bread as well threats to the coral reefs. The object of the who appreciated the opportunity to sell his McKinney; Brianna Russell; and Newillo as jewelry. game was to hit down all of the “threats” tomatoes, cucumbers and cabbages. He, Williams of Crossing Rocks Primary. The The Friends of Abaco Animals orga- with a tennis ball. Next to BNT, Stacey on the other hand, longs for a venue where second place winner was Gerline Belot of nization was also on hand. Their mission Adderley of Creative Studio Boutique of- farmers can gather frequently, so that they Treasure Cay Primary. Aaliyah Roberts is to ease the suffering of abused, aban- fered art lessons to children using self- can offer more variety instead of focusing of Man-O-War Primary placed third; and doned and needy animals of the commu- made stencil prints and recycled or soda on cash crops alone. Brian Francis of Treasure Cay Primary nity by providing spay/neuter and adop- tab bracelets. The New Entry Band also Business appeared to be moving received honourable mention for his sub- tion programs. Booths were also set up in played lively music in the background as along steadily for Theresa Pinder Haynes customers browsed through the booths. Page 12 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 13 Page 14 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 North Abaco 47-inch crawfish captured by Grand Cay fisherman

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Both New Justice of the United States Geological Survey-Sirenian the marine habitat and Dolphin Cay were Island rescues Project, and Save the Manatee Club, the created with the goal of enlightening visi- Peace sworn in endangered manatee Atlantis Animal Rescue Team released tors about the wonders of these remarkable and relocates her to both Rita and Georgie in April of 2012, ocean inhabitants. Dolphin Cay is also the for South Abaco Dolphin Cay equipped with tags to monitor their move- residence of the Katrina Dolphins and Sea ments for several months. In June of 2012, Lions some of whom were swept to sea it was observed that Rita and Georgie had during Hurricane Katrina. Press Release split up and in September Georgie made a Updates on Georgie’s progress will Paradise Island, the Bahamas - Janu- dramatic move from the Berry Islands to be provided to the public via Bahamas ary 26 2013 -- The Atlantis Animal Rescue Abaco, The Bahamas. Marine Mammal Research Organisation’s Team, under the direction of the Bahamas The Dolphin Cay team made several facebook page. Department of Marine Resources (BDMR) trips to Abaco, meeting up with BMMRO and with assistance from The Bahamas to try to get a good look at Georgie’s over- Marine Mammal Research Organization all body condition. Concern was raised by (BMMRO), successfully rescued Georgie, BMMRO recently about her general ap- a West Indian manatee and relocated her to pearance and the decision was made by the the Atlantis Dolphin Cay Marine Mammal Department of Marine Resources for the Rescue Center. Dolphin Cay is home to Dolphin Cay team to conduct a field health the only live marine mammal rescue and assessment and relocate her to the Atlantis rehabilitation center in The Bahamas and is Marine Mammal Rescue Center. a member of the Bahamas Marine Mammal Georgie will undergo a series of Stranding Network. Manatees in addition general health evaluations. Once she is Above: John Hudson, sitting, being sworn to all marine mammals are protected by the healthy, the teams will pull together once in as Justice of the Peace by Senior Island Marine Mammal Protection Act of 2005 Admin. Preston Cunningham. again and relocate her back to Great Har- and only authorized facilities are able to bor Cay in the Berry Islands with the hope respond such requests from Government. John Hudson was sworn in as a Jus- that she rejoins with the resident group of Georgie was first sighted in Spanish tice of the Peace on January 25. He took manatees in that area. At this time, Geor- Wells in June 2010 where she was born the Oath of Allegiance and Judicial Oath in gie is under observation at Dolphin Cay to Rita, a known Florida Manatee. In Oc- the presence of Senior Island Administra- and doing well in her new environment. tober of 2011 both Rita and Georgie ap- tor Preston Cunningham. 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gestion that all the lighthouses be under the From Page 15 Expert meets with Justice management of the National Bahamas Trust the Hole in the Wall was rejected by the Trust Director as well In Pain Township which includes Casuarina Point Restoration Committee as another suggestion that the Trust man- and Bahama Palm Shores as well as Chero- age only the four located in San Salvador, Dear Editor; kee Sound. By Mirella Santillo Inagua, Hope Town and Hole in the Wall. I work at a development on Abaco. Mr. Hudson has held positions of re- In an effort to devise a plan of action That proposal was also rejected because In Nov. 2011 I got hurt on the job, and sponsibility in several government depart- to proceed with the restoration of Hole in of lack of man power. The last solution of was sent to a private clinic for treatment. ments including Ministry of Works and the the Wall Lighthouse, the Lighthouse Res- BNT taking care of the two lighthouses on In April 2012 I went to Nassau for therapy Water and Sewerage Corporation. He held toration Committee decided to invite an ex- Abaco has not been decided upon. at the expense of the National Insurance the post of Manager of Bahamas Electricity pert, Annie Potts (who was involved with Ms. Potts praised the committee. She Board. Thank God for NIB. Corporation, Abaco, until his retirement in the restoration of the Hope Town Light- reiterated the importance of putting pan- I was told by a doctor at the private 1999. In 1975 Mr. Hudson was awarded house) to one of the meetings. els in the lantern room to protect it from clinic that if the therapy doesn’t work, then the British Empire Medal for meritorious The meeting took place in the af- the weather and suggested a fund raiser to I would need to get an M.R.I. In Decem- service to his country and was presented ternoon of January 24 at the Chamber of obtain the money to do it, a solution that ber 2012 the pain was back, and very hot. with his medal by her Majesty Queen Eliz- Commerce Conference room. Many com- leaves the committee with its hands tied as I went to the job nurse about my pain. The abeth II at Government House, Nassau. mittee members representing various stake- a proper authorization to do it would be nurse told me to go back to the private He is a member of the Kirk of the holders, attended. They comprised David needed, which would be difficult to obtain clinic and tell them that it is a continuance Pines Church and will be ordained as an and Kathy Ralph – with Abaco Chamber of without a plan of action. of the original problem. Elder of the Presbyterian Church on Feb- Commerce, Stanley White - former local It seemed that the situation had I got to see the doctor as of Jan 2013, ruary 24. government official for Sandy Point, - Da- reached a dead-end. as the doctor comes once a month. When Following the short ceremony Mr. vid Knowles - with the Bahamas National Ms. Ferguson, too, mentioned the the doctor was at the clinic, he wrote out Cunningham spoke a few words saying Trust, the late Richard Cunningham - with importance of a plan of action which would a form for N.I.B. to start the ball rolling, that Justices of the Peace must always ex- the Port Authority, Nancy Albury – Baha- give the committee more credibility in and a prescription for the pain. When I got hibit the highest levels of honesty and in- mas Antiquities Monuments and Museums meeting with more stake holders- includ- there they told me that I would have to pay tegrity so that they will be held in honour Corporation, Wynsome Ferguson - with ing government ministers and officials- and for the doctor visit because my employer and respect by all and they must always the Ministry of Tourism and a representa- would allow it to raise money towards the had not paid the last bill since my first visit move by the rules, never move by chance tive of the Royal Bahamian Defense Force, first steps of maintenance, such as purchas- in Nov 2011. and guesswork which is dangerous. and P.O. Michael Lightbourne. ing the plexiglass panels for the lantern The private clinic said that they can’t Mr. Hudson stated that he looks for- Chairperson, Anita Knowles, intro- room, painting the lighthouse and restoring give me the NIB form or prescription un- ward to further serving the community of duced Ms. Potts and stated the reason for one of the buildings. less I pay for the visit. No one in Marsh Abaco in this new position. requesting a meeting with her, which was The meeting adjourned with the un- Harbour gives my employer credit because to ask her for guidance on how to go for- derstanding that David Ralph would write they don’t pay their bills. They have a very ward to devise a plan of action. a letter to Defense Force Commander Bain poor safety record. So now I am being Ms. Potts first gave as synopsis of requesting his help in providing staff to do punished for their lousiness. meetings that took place in Nassau regard- an engineering assessment and a similar I can’t work because of the pain, and ing the maintenance of all the lighthouses letter to Alicia Oxley, a Historical Archi- can’t get relief because I don’t have money in The Bahamas (ten). She said that a sug- tect with the Antiquities, Monuments and for the doctor. Museums Corporation to obtain her views Sincerely, CASUARINA POINT on restoring the lighthouse according to Matthew Roberts w REDUCED! Entrance to bay, waterfront lot, historical data. panoramic views $88,000 Meetings will resume after an answer w Sea view lot, 100 ft. to beach. $38,500 has been forwarded by those entities. w Lots $35,000 and up w 3/2 Beachfront home + apartment $875,000 w 3/2 Beachfront home with detached income Producing apartments $795,000. 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REDUCED $30,000 w 2/2 Great Atlantic Views, shared dock, steps SCHOONER BAY to the beach, rental income $265,900 w Harbour side lots, studio apartments, 1 and MARSH HARBOUR 2 bedroom Harbour side condos available. w Commercial lot near John Bull $125,000 BROKERS: James & Donna Rees • Chris & Molly Roberts www.islandpropertiesbahamas.com Tel: (242) 367-0737 Fax: (242) 367-0736 February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 17 Page 18 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Business John Cash New medical assistant at Auskell Clinic joins network By Jennifer Hudson of REALTORS® Dr. Lewis and Auskell Medical Clin- ic are pleased to announce the appointment Press Release of Cindy Pinder as Dr. Lewis’s Medical Treasure Cay, Abaco February 6, Assistant. Ms. Pinder will currently be in 2013- John Cash ABR, BRI, CRS, Broker office on Monday and Wednesday after- of John Cash Realty has joined the National noons though days and times will possibly Association of REALTORS® (NAR), con- be increased. She will be able to continue necting to a worldwide network of more treatments and assist Dr. Lewis’ chiroprac- than one million trusted real estate prac- tic patients when he is not on the island. titioners. Only members of the National During the months of January to May he Association of REALTORS® are properly is here 10 every days and in Ohio 10 days called REALTORS®, and they are identifi- and in the summer he is here one week out able by the REALTOR® “R” logo on their of every month. marketing and sales literature. Ms. Pinder is a registered nurse orig- Above: Dr. lewis (left) with his new medical assistant Nurse Pinder. By joining NAR, John has aligned inally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but with the most trusted name in real estate. long-time resident of Abaco. She has had Nurse Pinder also assists with Spi- is happy to be able to offer the continuity REALTORS® are required to abide by a extensive experience with rehabilitation, nal Decompression Therapy which has of care while Dr. Lewis is away. Anyone strict code of ethics, obligating them to cli- implementing physical therapy protocols recently been introduced to Abaco by Dr. wishing for more information can contact ent loyalty; fiduciary (legal) duty to clients; and doing a daily range of motion exercis- Lewis for people suffering from chronic Nurse Pinder at the Auskell Medical Clinic cooperation with competitors; truthfulness es with patients to keep them functionally neck or low back pain. This is a nonsur- can call: 367-0020. in statements and advertising; and nonin- healthy or to restore health. She is skilled gical procedure which Dr. Lewis says is A package of appropriate material terference in exclusive relationships that in nursing with a primary focus on rehabil- effective in treating back pain, neck pain, can be requested from Nurse Pinder. Infor- other REALTORS® have with their clients. itation of stroke patients and patients hav- and sciatica caused by bulging, herniated mation can also be found on Dr. Lewis’s They are expected to maintain a higher lev- ing undergone replacement joint surgery. and degenerative discs. It is also used to Facebook page—Abaco & Ohio Chiroprac- el of knowledge of the process of buying Nurse Pinder will be carrying out treat post-surgical patients and those suf- tic & Acupuncture & Functional Medicine. and selling real estate. different therapies such as low level laser fering from certain types of spinal stenosis. Dr. Lewis’s son, Dr. Matt, has just Working with a REALTOR® gives therapy, electrical muscle stimulation and It does not destroy the integrity of the disc received his board certification in acupunc- buyers and sellers confidence that their real electrical nerve stimulation. She will also as is the case of surgical procedures and ture so these services will soon be added estate professional is knowledgeable and be helping with all physical therapy, ex- usually consist of 18 to 24 treatments over to all others. trusted. John Cash has a connection to over ercise and post-operational therapies. The a period of 6 to 8 weeks. The Auskell Fitness Centre has one million REALTORS® in over 50 coun- fact that Ms. Pinder is able to continue Nurse Pinder began work in Dr. moved and is now located upstairs above tries around the world to assist with client these treatments while Dr. Lewis is away Lewis’s office performing these supportive Dr. Lewis’s office. A grand reopening will needs, no matter what country. The Nation- will greatly help to support the manipula- therapies at the beginning of January and be taking place later next month. al Association of Realtors®, "The Voice for tion which Dr. Lewis himself does and Real Estate," is America's largest trade as- speed up a patient’s recovery process with sociation, representing 1 million members better results. She is continually in touch involved in all aspects of the residential and with Dr. Lewis while he is away so that commercial real estate industries. she can go over patient’s needs with him and ask any questions they may need an- swered.

Marble and Granite counter tops, showers and floors installed Made in Marsh Harbour Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 View installations on our web site: abacomarbleandgranite.com February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section A Page 19 Crime Report Suspect Arrested the S.C. Bootle Highway, they demand- Housebreaking At 2:00pm on 31st January, 2013, Stealing from a Vehicle ed that he exit the residence. However, At 8:00am on 25th January, 2013, Larry Dorelus, d.o.b. 19/1/90 of Freeport (Under Investigation) Dorelus resisted arrest, and had to be re- a 42 year old male of Cherokee Sounds, G.B. was arrested reference to this mat- At 9:55pm on 7th February, 2013, strained by officers. Abaco, reported that sometime between ter. He was questioned under caution and a 24 year old female of Bay Street, Mur- While in police custody, Dorelus 7:00am on 21st January, 2013 and 7:00am admitted to the offence. Investigation con- phy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime confessed to five counts of housebreak- on 25th January, 2013, some unknown tinues. between 9:45pm and 9:47pm on 7th Feb- ing within that week, and was flown into person/s entered into his residence and ruary, 2013, she parked her 1996 Honda Freeport where he was arraigned on those stole an assorted of mixed currency, and Housebreaking Inspire Vehicle in the front of Royal Bank an assortment of jewelry. Police action re- (Suspect arrested and charged) of Canada Marsh Harbour and went into charges. Turning to the items found in quested On Tuesday 29th January 2013 at the Bank to use the ATM machine. When Dorelus’ possession, Detective Sgt. Far- Officers of the Central detective Unit 1750hrs a 55 year old male contacted she returned to her vehicle some unknown quharson said that it was a serious matter along with officers of Sandy Point Police M.H.P.S and reported that sometime be- person/s entered her vehicle and stole her for a criminal to be in possession of a bul- Station are investigating this matter. tween 9:30 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. same date white Samsung Galaxy Cellular Phone and letproof vest, and was hopeful that they some unknown culprit(s) broke into his her black & Grey HP Laptop. During this would not encounter such a situation again. Assault residence and stole one vizio T.V., $70.00 time the key was left inside of the vehicle He ended by thanking members of the At 6:15pm 22nd January, 2013, a 43 in coins, a Polaroid camera and a Costa and the doors were unlocked. Police action public for their assistance in locating this year old male of Dundas Town, Abaco, shades. Police action requested in this mat- requested. suspect, and asked for continued support, reported that sometime around 12:30pm ter. Investigation continues. so that their combined efforts can result in same date while at work, a co-worker Suspect Arrested more good work. known to him assaulted him. Police action At 2:00pm on 31st January, 2013, Additionally, at the time of Dorelus’ requested. Larry Dorelus, d.o.b. 19/1/90 of Freeport I n v e s t i g a t i o n c o n t i n u e s . G.B. was arrested reference to this mat- escape, Prince McIntosh, another pris- ter. He was questioned under caution and Escaped convict oner, also escaped. Fortunately, McIntosh Stealing from a Vessel and Trespassing admitted to the offence. Investigation con- had on an ankle bracelet, so police officers At 2:00am on 27th January, 2013, of- tinues. captured by police were able to catch him within the hour. ficers of the Marsh Harbour Police Station McIntosh was arraigned at the Magistrates arrested three (3) boys’ ages 11 years; 13 Stealing from a dwelling By Canishka Alexander Court in January. years and 9 years of age all of The Mudd, (Under Investigation) On Jan. 31, Inspector Jeremy Hen- Presently, police still need the pub- Abaco for stealing and trespassing. These At 12:30pm on 30th January, 2013, a field, officer in charge of the Marsh Har- lic’s assistance in locating Lewis Cadet, boys were arrested on the premises of a 36 year old male of Dundas Town, Abaco, bour Police Station, was happy to an- who is wanted for questioning by police local boat yard located in Dundas Town reported that sometime between 4:00pm on nounce that escaped suspect Larry Dorelus in the murder of Gregory Bain, and armed where they were found in possession of 12th December, 2012 and 11:30am on 30th had been apprehended. Dorelus, 23, had robber Wilnert Blanc, who is still at large. an assortment of stolen items including an January, 2013, some unknown person/s IPod, screw driver, blanket, food items, stole a refrigerator form his premises. Po- escaped police custody the week before, first aid kit, whistle, gloves, satellite bea- lice action requested. and was wanted by police for questioning con etc. I n v e s t i g a t i o n c o n t i n u e s . in reference to housebreaking, armed rob- Investigation continues. bery and breach of bail conditions. Causing Harm Led by Detective Sgt. 2377 Christo- Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and (Under Investigation) pher Farquharson and a team of officers, Ammunition At 9:58pm on 1st February, 2013, a Dorelus, 23, was captured off the S.C. (Suspect arrested and charged) 49 year old male of the Mudd, Abaco, re- Bootle Highway in an abandoned house. At 2:23pm on 31st January, 2013, Of- ported that sometime around 9:55pm same Back at the police station, the offi- ficers of the Central Detective Unit along date while in the Mudd, Abaco, a male cers laid out an assortment of stolen items with other officers acting on information known to him only by face, hit him in the including a bullet proof vest, .40 caliber went to an abandoned house in Murphy face with an unknown object causing inju- hand gun along with one live round of am- Town, Abaco, where officers met a male ries. Police action requested. suspect known as Larry Dorelus who had Investigation continues. munition and electronics that were recov- ered. escaped Police custody a week earlier. As Above: Larry Dorelus in police custody as officers approached the suspect he resisted Causing Harm. “We just want to say it was a team ef- they pull up to the Marsh Harbour Police the lawful arrest of the officers and was (Suspect arrested and charged) fort by the [Central Detective Unit] CDU, Station on Jan. 31. Found on his person subdued. Officers while searching the On Tuesday 29th January 2013 at and the uniformed officers branch,” In- was a bulletproof vest, a handgun with live abandoned building recovered .40 caliber 10:15 a.m. a 51 year old female of Marsh spector Henfield expressed. “We’re just rounds and a variety of electronics. handgun along with one (1) live round of Harbour came to M.H.P.S. and reported happy that the residents can sleep a little ammunition. that a man known to her caused harm to more peacefully.” A number of other stolen items were her as a result of an argument they had. Detective Sgt. Farquharson said that also recovered from the building. The sus- Police Action requested. after acting on information received that pect was arrested and taken to the Marsh At 12:55 p.m. same date Officers of the suspect was seen in a residence off of Harbour Police Station, where he will be the M.H.P.S. arrested the suspect in this charged for the offences. Investigation matter a 48 year old male of Marsh Har- continues. bour, Abaco. He was later charged for the offence. Assault with a Deadly Instrument (Suspect arrested and charged) Shopbreaking On Tuesday 29th January 2013 at (Under Investigation) 8:45 a.m. a 31 year old Haitian National At 9:30am on 9th February, 2013, a c/o a local Glass Company Marsh Harbour, 41 year old female of Bahama Coral Is- reported to Marsh Harbour Police Station land, Abaco, reported that sometime be- that sometime around 8:30 a.m. same date, tween 2:00am and 9:00am on 9th Febru- while at a residence in Dundas Town he ary, 2013, some unknown person/s broke was approached by a slim, dark skinned, into a local restaurant, and stole cash. Po- 5’7” tall male wearing camouflage clothing lice action requested. who pointed a firearm at him. Police action Officers from the Central Detective requested. Unit Abaco Unit are investigating this mat- Suspect Arrested ter At 2:00 pm on 31st January, 2013, Larry Dorelus, d.o.b. 19/1/90 of Freeport Possession of Unlicensed shotgun G.B. was arrested reference to this matter. (Suspect arrested and Charged) Investigation continues. At 5:45pm on 8th February, 2013, acting on information Officers of the North Housebreaking Abaco Division executed a search warrant (Suspect arrested and charged) on a premise located at Fox Town Abaco On Tuesday 29th January 2013, a 49 where a 45 year old male of Fox Town was year old male came to M.H.P.S. and re- arrested after being found in possession of ported that sometime between 7:20 a.m. an unlicensed 12 ga. shotgun along with 22 and 3:20 p.m., same date, culprit(s) broke shotgun shells. into his house and stole a quantity of food The accused was charged and is ex- items, two (2) gray laptops, two (2) DVD pected to be arraigned on 12th February, players and $40.00 cash. Police action re- 2013. quested. Page 20 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Business The Police department made a pre- From Page 1 MOB sentation to MOB members regarding sto- len vessels. members as benefits of membership. Mr. In 2011 Abaco had 25 stolen vessels Dargavage is the General Manager of with 14 recovered. In 2012 The number of Great Harbour Cay Marina in the Berry stolen vessels in Abaco dropped to 14 with Islands. all but three being recovered. The police “I believe the out islands are going speculated that the sharp decrease may be to see tremendous growth,” said the presi- due to the capture and targeting of a core dent. Others in the group agreed with the group of individuals who perpetrated the statement based on their own observations majority of the thefts. within the industry and anecdotal evidence. There was a 54% stolen boat recov- The MOB members also agreed the Ma- ery rate nationwide in 2012. Abaco ben- rina industry would be a necessary in any efitted from a 78% recovery rate in 2012. Above: some of the members of the Marina Operators of The Bahamas pose alongside economic turnaround in the country. “We Min. Pinder arrived later in the af- Police and Tourism officials at the Schooner Bay meeting. need to impress on the government the fi- ternoon to meet with MOB members. He nancial impact marinas have.” was struck immediately by the fact that The problem is further complicat- Port to collect.” Abaco has more marinas represented many marinas and charter brokers within ed by the fact that many foreign charter The Minister discussed options with in MOB than any other island including the country struggle to pay the Treasury brokers, operating outside The Bahamas, the group, including moving to electronic New Providence and Grand Bahama com- the 4% commission from charters. charge yachters the commission but the payment and other forms of taxation that bined. We have the money, the group said, money never makes it back into the coun- were easier to monitor, such as a yacht A major point of concern of MOB but the difficulty lies in getting the Port try. This is another issue arising from the registry. is that the government has no system in Authority to collect. Members recounted a lack of attention to the marina and yachting The roundtable discussion ended with place to measure the financial effects of common problem of the person in charge industry in The Bahamas, the group said. ideas to leverage Bahamian employment yachters and marina guests. “Over 80%” of collection being consistently unavail- One broker told the minister that on within the growing yacht charter industry. of yachters and boaters leave The Baha- able. “They are either out to lunch or on one specific charter alone at his resort re- Programs such as the Bahamas Maritime mas without turning in a visitor’s card or vacation,” recounted one member who re- sulted in an $85,000 commission which he Cadets Corp. and SUNY & Campbell reporting to any agency where they spent calling multiple times he, unsuccessfully, owed then to the government. Again, how- Shipping’s Apprenticeship Programs were their nights and their money. tried to pay the government. ever, he claimed it was “difficult to get the identified launching points for any such en- deavor.

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at the Hope Town Lodge, assorted wines, description of Friend’s programs that ben- artwork, kayaking trips and many more. efit education and the environment, Mi- By the end of the evening, many partici- chael Albury (the tenured auctioneer for pating in the silent auction walked out with this and many other events), picked up the incredible items for much cheaper than mic to start the real event of the evening. usual, all-the-while benefitting the charity. The live auction occurred over the Please see Reef Page 22 prime rib dinner. After a brief history and

Above: guests gather around the pool at the Hope Town Lodge as they peruse the silent auction.

The Friends of the Environment held cational programs. their first of two Reef Balls of the year at Attending that evening were people the Hope Town Lodge on Feb 9. A silent from Hope Town as well as other cays auction and live auction entertained pa- and Marsh Harbour. As they were greeted trons for the first half of the night while an by volunteers at the entrance of the Hope energetic performance by Bahamian artist, Town Lodge they were given a compli- KB, got everyone to the dance floor after mentary low-ball glass marking the 25th dinner. Prime rib, served by the quick anniversary of Friends of The Environ- working staff of the Hope Town Lodge, ment. was the meal of the evening. Guests that evening strolled alongside The money raised that evening goes the pool as they looked over silent auction Above: KB takes a dancer’s hand as he performs a set of his popular, Bahamian hits. towards Friends of the Environment’s edu- items. Items included a seven night stay Page 22 Section A The Abaconian February 15, 2013 The Cays

added “On Behalf of Burns House we want Abaco Inn hosts fundraiser for BASRA to say thank you to Tom for the great job he has done with this event.” He said, “This is an event that is des- Veuve Clicot we will continue to support perately needed because the service that him wherever he goes." BASRA provides throughout the Bahamas On January 15 a silent auction start- is not something easily replaced. We see ed, featuring artwork, wooden shelves, the value in that and the need to support jewelry, a limited edition ceramic table set an event like this especially for those who by artist Kim Rody portraying marine life, volunteer to do this type of work. a trip to Wimbledon and a new Club Car golf cart were among the prizes. Partici- pants were able to bid daily from 5pm to 9pm with bidding closing on at 11pm on Reef From Page 21 January 19. Tom Hazel, Manager of the Lodge Courtside seats to Wimbledon, sun- said the turnout, though limited, exceeded set cruises, fresh produce and stone crab last year’s event financially. BASRA and claws were a few of the great prizes. For the Hope Town Fire & Rescue is an orga- each item, Mr. Albury jovially pestered nization of volunteers that helps deal with the audience to dig deeper. A request of- various emergencies as needed. ten greeted with $100 raises amongst many Member of BASRA, Richard Cook, friendly competitors. said a special thanks to Tom Hazel and the As 10 pm approached dinner guests, Abaco Inn, the community in general and Many came out to the Abaco Inn on Jan. 19 for the BASRA fundraising event. A five and those who purchased special tickets to course meal, wines and champagne (compliments of the Burns House Group) and a silent especially Burns House “for putting on atten the live music, started filing onto the auction greeted guests. this incredible event in sponsoring BASRA dance floor. Bahamian musician, Spider, and the Hope Town Fire and Rescue. It’s was the opening act for KB. Performing By Timothy Roberts five-course gourmet meal, including beef a great community effort by locals, second a small set of songs he got many in the A Fundraiser held for the Bahamas tenderloin, with complimentary wines and home owners, tourists and everyone else.” crowd to loosen their ties and move to the Air Sea Rescue (BASRA), hosted for the champagnes which were thoroughly en- DeCarlo McPhee, Sales Manager for rhythm. Finally, KB took the stage and first time by the Abaco Inn, was well sup- joyed by the guests of the affair. Burns House and Veuve Clicot said they brought the house down. ported by local residents and second home- Brand Manager, Answell Johnson “were once again proud to be a part of Friends will be holding their second owners during a black tie dinner event on said, “I’d like to thank Tom for the work this event and to be able to give back to Reef Ball at Marsh Harbour Marina and January 19. he continues to do in Hope Town and we BASRA. BASRA is particularly important Jib Room on March 2. For tickets call 242- The event, sponsored by the Abaco at Burns House will continue to support in a place like Abaco as it is a big boating 367-2721. Inn and Burns House Limited (Veuve Cli- him in his endeavors in supporting the lo- community.” quot and Hennessey), featured a delicious cal community, and as brand manager of Dencel Deveaux, of Burns House,

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Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911 Police - Hope Town 366-0667 Police - Man-O-War 365-6911 Visitors’ Guide Police - Treasure Cay 365-8048 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Police - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 www.theabaconian.com Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted The following services are provided by volunteers Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Everyone reads The Abaconian Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm All phones use area code 242 unless noted Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Bring errors & revisions to our attention Abaco Crash Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm Revised Dec 2012 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm * Not on Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Sundays Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays Bonefish Guides Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Medical Services Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Abaco Family Medicine, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2295 Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 advised to contact the office for the changes. Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Emergency...... 458-1234 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* 5:00pm Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays ** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth only Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 New Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks Crossing Rocks Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town...... 365-0300 North Abaco Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Tony Russell...... 366-3259 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 Round Trip Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Government Clinic, Hope Town ...... 366-0108 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 Round Trip Green Turtle Cay Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Government Clinic, Sandy Point...... 366-4010 Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Government Clinic, Fox Town ...... 365-2172 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Herbert Thurston...... 365-2405 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Dental Services McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Sandy Point Hope Town Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4355 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4968 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 Man O War Dental Clinic...... 365-6508 Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) Nicholas Roberts...... 366-4486 Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Man-O-War Pharmacy Call for rates. Treasure Cay Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2544 David Albury...... 365-6502 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Chemist shoppe, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3106

Veterinary Attractions Tours & Excursions Restaurant Guide Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3551 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Abaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental...... 475-9616 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0062 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2936 (Based on dinner entree range) Airlines Serving Abaco Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour...... 367-4117 + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Abaco’s Nature Adventure...... 577-0004 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Above & Below • Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 Marsh Harbour Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour...... Pelican Shore Adventure on Prozac - T Cay...... 365-8749 Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole...... Treasure Cay farm road Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4411 Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Silver Airline - Miami Art studio & working foundry...... Little Harbour C & C Charters • Treasure Cay...... 365-8506 Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Dive Abaco Since 1978 • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Sky Bahamas - Nassau...... 367-0996 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town...... 366-0024 Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Pocket Beaches Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats Junovia’s...... $...... 367-1271 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cars & Cart Rentals Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Kentucky Fried Chicken...... $...... 367-2615 Dive Shops Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Pop’s Place + ...... $...... 367-3796 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Snack Shack +...... $...... 367-4005 Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 • Sandy Point & more Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Dive Time, Man-O-War...... 365-6235 Items of interest Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Hope Town Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 • Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Rainbow Boat Rentals...... 367-4602 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...... 367-4643 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... $...... 366-0760 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Munchies...... $...... 366-0423 Extra $3 for each passengers above two Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Charter Fishing Boats OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 Sea Spray ‡...... $$...... 366-0065 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Green Turtle Cay Sugar Shack +...... $...... 366-0788 Spring City...... $15 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...... 365-4411 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Little Harbour Down Deep...... 366-3143 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Snake Cay ...... $35 Back Breaker...... 365-5140 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Lubber’s Quarter Casuarina Point...... $60 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Cracker P’s...... $$...... 366-3139 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Man-O-War Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Dock’n Dine...... $...... 365-6139 Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Sandy Point ...... $150 Green Turtle Cay Island Treats Snack Bar...... $...... 365-6501 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Bluff House...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry...... $80 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Black Sound Marina...... 15...... 365-4531 Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... $$$...... 612-1021 Fox Town ...... $165 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Abaco Yacht Service...... 10...... F...... 365-4033 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Leeward Yacht Club...... 26...... F...... 365-4191 Lubbers Quarters Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Treasure Cay Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Treasure Cay Treasure Cay Marina...... 150...... F...... 365-8250 Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Man-O-War Florence’s Cafe...... $...... 365-8354 Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Man-O-War Marina ...... 26...... F...... 365-6008 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$...... 365-8469 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Marsh Harbour Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Waterways Boat Rental ...... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Treasure Sands Club...... $$$...... 365-9385 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Boat Harbour Marina...... 183...... F...... 367-2158 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Hope Town Green Turtle Cay Madeira Park...... $20 Harbour View Marina...... 36...... F ...... 367-2182 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Sand Banks ...... $25 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Marsh Harbour Marina...... 52...... F...... 367 2700 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Black Wood ...... $20 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Hope Town Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 Lizard Bar & Grill...... $$...... 365-4191 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $$...... 365-4625 Wood Cay ...... $70 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... $$...... 365-4181 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Mount Hope...... $80 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 New Plymouth Inn...... $$...... 365-4161 Fox Town ...... $85 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Treasure Cay Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$...... 365-4039 Crown Haven ...... $90 Spanish Cay Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... $$...... 365-4234 Spanish Cay Marina...... 75...... F...... 365-0083 Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 Shorties Take-a-way...... $$...... 365-4342 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Guana Cay Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Sundowners...... $$...... 365-4060 Bakers Bay Marina...... 158...... F...... 365-5802 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour...... $85 Guana Hide-aways...... 37...... 577-0003 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Sandy Point Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry...... $25 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... 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VOLUME 21 NUMBER 4 FEBRUARY 15th, 2013 Music Doing Good returns for ECC benefit concerts

Music Doing Good returned to Abaco for their second year for another pair of benefit concerts for the Every Child Counts School. Above: a student of ECC performs for the crowd. For more see page 2.

Yes to Education Foundation facilitates Literacy and Numeracy Workshop

By Canishka Alexander Abaco teachers and administrators attended a Literacy and Numeracy Work- shop on Jan.23 at the Faith Convention Center with Makia Gibson, founder and Project Manager from the Yes to Educa- tion Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to grant equal access to quality education for students and teachers. Before introducing the two guest speakers, Gibson asked the participants to be honest and truthful about where they re- ally are because as Dr. Mary Jean Galla- gher once said – “improvement cannot oc- cur where there is not a high tolerance for the truth.” Gibson also thanked community partners for their support of the workshop. Dr. Mary Jean Gallagher, assistant deputy minister of Ontario Ministry of Ed- ucation, said that they have to ensure that every child benefits in the classroom, so it is important to begin by listening to the voices of students. Essentially, school has to be a place where students realize their greatest potential. Dr. Gallagher said she is privileged to have a research staff that spends their time poring over international research and examining programs all over the world. In their quest to find strategies that work for students, the research staff discovered that Above: Dr. Marian Robertson-Baghel (standing with mic), a Scottish-Canadian educator and a volunteer of Project Read Bahamas, addresses the crowd of educators during the Numeracy and Literacy Workshop on Jan 23. Please see Literacy Page 4 Page 2 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013

By Canishka Alexander ing the talented professionals from Music On Feb. 1 and Feb.2, a group of pro- Doing Good who come to visit the school. fessional musicians from “Music Doing Miss Lyn said that they also received a do- Good” held two benefit concerts to raise nation over the holidays to begin their vi- funds for Every Child Counts (ECC) in sion for their Employment Center for older Hope Town and Marsh Harbour, respec- children. She soon asked herself why all tively. these things happen for the school. According to Lyn Major, administra- “When I think about what happened tor of ECC, the school provides services tonight, I don’t think it was a random for more than 100 children and young peo- chance that these musicians are here with ple from Abaco with special needs regard- us again. I think that them, and you, and less of the family’s finances. the amazing gift that came our way for our Nevertheless, the school is faced with Junkanoo table was included,” Miss Lyn raising a substantial amount of funds each observed. “I don’t know how these things year, and the Music Doing Good “Voice of Above: students of ECC perform on stage with members of Music Doing Good. happen, but I think that we are all involved the Ocean” benefit concert is one of ECC’s in synchronicity, and the connection all of major fundraisers. you and all those who support us is basi- ner with other non-profits to tell their sto- who was born to a Jamaican father and At Hope Town Harbour Lodge, and cally an expression of a deep desire and of ries through music. Panamanian mother, coming to The Baha- beneath the marquee at Great Abaco Beach our common humanity. “One of the wonderful things we’ve mas has felt like coming home because of Hotel, performances were given by the “Each wave no matter how small been able to do with ECC is to come back the warmth of the Bahamian people, and cast of talented singers and musicians as and how weak and how vulnerable is able a second year having built a good relation- the ease of life in the islands. well as ECC students throughout the eve- to take its own place, and show its own ship with them and to tell parts of their In their performance of “Get It To- ning. Well-loved, familiar songs that have beauty along with those that are more pow- story with the songs we choose,” Gayle gether” written by India Arie Simpson, lasted throughout the ages were sung by erful and strong. I believe that they have explained. Charles Carey Jr. was invited onstage to members of Music Doing Good along with demonstrated for us that if you put aside He said that they had a wonderful play the drums after they noticed he had songs written and sung by individual mem- egos, and fears and anxieties and rely on night at the Hope Town Lodge the night been grooving in the audience at their con- bers. your innate ability, your talents and your before with a beautiful crowd in attendance cert the night before. After one rehears- Before the intermission, ECC stu- God-given gifts that you can just do and in an outdoor setting. This year’s theme al, they were impressed by what young dents sang The Carpenters’ “Sing a Song”, miracles will unfold and you can sit back “Voice of the Ocean” was inspired by the Charles had to offer. and a variation of “This Land is Your and watch them. I believe we’ve had mir- Abacos. However, Gayle said it was a bit Next, Pastor Earlyn Baillou an- Land” written by Woodie Guthrie. More acles happen at ECC over the years, and difficult to narrow down the songs they nounced during the intermission that the popular selections followed, but one of the I believe they are still happening and that would sing because there were so many Junkanoo Table, which was created by main highlights was the rhythmic Junkanoo these people are all a part of it.” songs about the sea or the ocean and what ECC students had been purchased by performance by the students. Student Blake Russell, who recently it represents. an anonymous donor. In order to gener- Kenneth Gayle, producing director travelled to Italy, also greeted guests at Now that Music Doing Good has ex- ate more funds for the school, the donor for Music Doing Good, said that the lyr- the entrance and was surrounded by his ecuted successful concerts for 2012 and challenged others to pay a matching fee of ics in the songs speak to the underlying artwork and the masterpieces of ECC stu- 2013, Gayle and the other members are $25,100 to match their $25,000 donation. mission of ECC. Therefore, Music Doing dents that were a part of the silent auction looking forward to working with ECC Thanking those in attendance and the Good as a non-profit organization holds that was held. The concert closed with the again. He said it was good to integrate the sponsors of the concert was Miss Lyn, prin- firm to the belief that music and thoughts singing of Family and Dream You Become students into the show because their contri- cipal. She said that some amazing things can come together to do good, so they part- by the Music Doing Good and ECC fami- bution is part of the main goal. For Gayle, have taken place at ECC – one of them be- lies. February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 3 Page 4 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 School & Youth News

century is Literacy From Page 1 “The classroom Former S.C. Bootle students about literacy should be the and numer- if you put a low-performing child in a high safest place other donate public address system acy, which quality class for three consecutive years, focus on cre- than home where they will outperform the other students. ativity and kids can make a Switching to immigration challenges, innovation; mistake.” Gibson was able to identify with teachers communica- on the island. tion; critical thinking and problem solving; With the province of Ontario being and collaboration. 40 percent of Canada’s 33.6 million peo- Dr. Gallagher paused to ask teachers ple, Ontario has the most populated prov- if they are teaching a classroom or stu- ince. Ontario is also home to 60 percent dents, and if they would continue teaching of Canada’s annual immigration. Galla- from a curriculum even if the children are gher pointed out that they have 2.1 million not learning. She further stated that teach- students with 27 percent of them starting ers do a disservice when we think children school not speaking English or French – in poverty can’t learn or think well. In Canada’s two official languages. general, students are given boring stuff “They come from all over the world: because we think they are challenged with some from families who are educated, poverty, language, etc. some who are refugees from some of the “Every day we put children through most challenging circumstances, and there pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey exercises, and are some 12-year-olds who have never seen don’t tell them what we want them to a school,” she empathized. “Just like you, learn,” she opined. “Education is key to we have challenges with individual stu- solving many things in the world.” Above: representatives of the Class of 2012 presenting the P.A. System to the School. dents who live in poverty, come to school Gallagher invited teachers to have a From Left: Ms. Curlain Coakley, Homeroom Teacher, Class of 2012 students- Onassis without enough to eat, come from back- conversation with their colleagues to find McIntosh, Devanno Simms and Iesha Cornish, Principal Huel Moss and Lynette Cooper, grounds with no books or no resources, out why they choose to teach the way they Homeroom Teacher. and have parents who don’t know how to do and if it works. This, she said, pro- show appreciation for education although motes professional dialogue and the devel- By Canishka Alexander He thanked the former students for they care for their children’s future.” According to Principal Huel Moss of the kind gesture, and promised that the opment of a professional learning commu- Like Abaco, Ontario also has chal- nity, which is a regularly scheduled time S.C. Bootle High School, the school re- Public Address System would be well tak- lenges with a number of very remote ceived a brand new, state-of-the-art Public en care of, and that they would always be for teachers to come together and bring schools that the students can only travel to student work around the table to talk about Address (P.A.) System. The system was remembered for their kind donation. by boat or by airplane. donated on Feb.5 by the graduating class how they are going to move the kids for- Going back to a high tolerance for ward. of 2012. truth, Gallagher said openness and honesty It is customary for graduating class- There was a concern that teachers are is needed to address challenges in educa- bound to curriculum and that it is what ex- es to donate an item much-needed by the St. Francis to tion. While she admitted that literacy and school, and the graduates of 2012 were extend raffle ams are based on. If they move away from numeracy are not the most important as- that then the kids would potentially fail ex- no different, Mr. Moss said. To this end, pects of learning, they are fundamental be- ams. Gallagher suggested looking for ways Onassis Mcintosh, Devanno Simms and Ie- Press Release cause there are children who end up drop- to integrate curriculum and using different sha Johnson, on behalf of the graduating St. Francis de Sales School will ex- ping out of school just because they can’t textbooks. class, made the presentation to him. tend their raffle for an additional month. read. “From this moment today, you have "It was their way of saying thank you The raffle will be held on Friday, She went on to make an interesting the opportunity to change lives,” Dr. Gal- for all that the school did for them, and that March 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. on the grounds point on first learning to read and then lagher advised. “One-day sessions work good use be made of the equipment," Mr. of St. Francis de Sales School. using the skill of reading to continue our Moss explained. if they are the spark that starts a different learning. Learning and teaching in the 21st kind of fire.” Meanwhile, Dr. Marian Robertson- Baghel, a Scottish-Canadian educator with 30 years of teaching experience, spoke on Kindergarten to Grade 12: Literacy Strate- gies that Work in Closing the Achievement Gaps. As a teacher and educator in literacy development, human development and spe- cial education, she talked about the impor- tance of literacy and how literacy skills can be applied across various subject areas and in students’ day-to-day activities. Dr. Robertson-Baghel said that peo- ple need to have a whole range of literacy skills and know which skill to use depend- ing on the task. The challenge for some teachers has been to look at the curriculum

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Makia Gibson of the Yes to Education Foundation talking to teachers at the Lit- eracy and Numeracy Workshop on Jan.23. February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 5 School & Youth News

Dr. Mary Jean Gallagher, an As- Creole. She also demonstrated through sta- From Page 4 Tips for Improving Numeracy sistant Deputy Minister with the Ontario tistics that poverty is not a factor in perfor- Ministry of Education offered various so- mance. She advocated having the students Your Reading and figure out if facts are important or if lutions for teachers to help students with work in groups so the more advanced help the process of uncovering facts is more By Samantha Evans – School Counselor the understanding of Mathematics. Her ap- the ones who need improvement. important. Even though we have national Reading is one of those skills that can proach was to awaken the creative thinking She reminded the teachers not to exams, she said that if students are taught impact all other subjects learned in school. and problem solving abilities of students waste time distributing material to the kids, A child’s inability to read well can result in critical thinking they will pass. One sug- through collaboration and communication. check in the curriculum to see if there are a student’s report card plummeting in just gestion she made was to allow students to Giving children an opportunity to talk to things that are not important and allow one term. To help your child enhance their write to real pen pals or pastors and gov- each other and to participate in problem time for kids with language issues. reading skills, the following tips should be ernment officials because they are required solving in small group workshops, would She also recommended making the considered: to write letters for BJC examinations. allow them to give each other solutions and classroom alive by reading aloud, by hav- 1) Determine the reason you are reading Dr. Robertson-Baghel talked briefly demonstrate that there are many ways in ing students pay attention to titles and cap- a book. about her work as a volunteer at Project mathematics to arrive at the same conclu- tions. Children lose interest if they get the 2) Highlight the main idea and make notes Read Bahamas. Throughout the project, as you read. sion. This method was illustrated with a same things day after day, she said. she has learned that Bahamian students 3) Look up unfamiliar words and record video showing several groups of students A tool to help readers is phonemic bring things with them when coming to them in your individual vocabulary book. resolving a problem by different approach- awareness or the ability to manipulate class like resilience, adaptability, resource- 4) Review the information read to help you es, a system opposite to direct teaching. sounds and to blend vowels and conso- fulness, respect for their elders and value remember the new information. Even in mathematics, literacy is im- nants. Use cartoons which give a strong 5) Record and alphabetize the information placed on their education. portant as each discipline has its own lan- meaning with few words and teach stu- read in a log book so it is easy to find. “Success brings success, so be mind- guage; so, she said, give kids a chance to dents to engage in prior knowledge before 6) When reading with a study partner, ask ful of how you are interacting with stu- use the language of their discipline. To im- they start reading. Monitor comprehension each other questions covering the ques- dents,” Dr. Robertson-Baghel admon- prove the quality of discourse in mathemat- by asking questions. After reading: sum- tions-who, what, where, when, how and ished. “The classroom should be the safest ics class rooms, allow students to engage marize, synthesize and reflect. Mnemon- why? place other than home where kids can in discussion; allow the act of questioning; ics consists of readers’ theaters and word Reading is a crucial skill for a child make a mistake.” set up a supportive environment; orches- walls to be described and analyzed. to have because without it, your child will only live half of an existence. As an Adult trate discourse and get students to think; Mr. Makia Gibson with Yes to Edu- Literacy Trainer, I have experienced first- get kids to move around in intervals as they cation ended the workshop by reminding hand the challenges adult non-readers have have limited attention spans. teachers about two conferences to be held and it is not a life you want for your child. Closing the Mrs. Marian-Robertson-Baghel, an this year, one in Helsinki, Finland and the Therefore, I encourage parents to make a educator from Scottish descent, brought other in Toronto, Canada. commitment to read a book to or with your achievement gaps the focus of the teachers in her workshop child every day and seek appropriate help in literacy on dealing with an unfamiliar language. if you have a child who struggles with read- Literacy Instruction that works, she ing. and numeracy assured, has to be meaningful, culturally It will be one of the best investments sensitive, respectful of the learner and you can make in your child’s life. By Mirella Santillo gives voice and control. The morning session of the Numeracy She offered an analogy between the and Literacy presentation was followed by Scottish students who speak Gaelic at home an afternoon of workshops aimed at dem- but perfect English in class to Bahamian onstrating the morning tuition. students and those whose first language is Page 6 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 School & Youth News Demasthene, Shania Gedeon, Patranique Gelin, Randia Hield, Latoya Louis, Jean Crossing Rocks wins Grade 5 Huyler, Roziah Joseph, Jamiah Julmast D;Haiti and Duane Johnson-Grade 6; Ash- Tyriq Lightbourn and Aaliyah Thervil- ton Laroda-Grade 7, Giovanni Morris- Spelling Bee Grade 2; Breunna Aranha and Daphny Grade 8, Mikinchina Etienne-Grade 9, An- D’Haiti-Grade 3; Alexander Joseph, Der- tonio Roldan and Javara McIntosh-Grade nardo Mcdonald, Jaheem Smith, Marcus 10, and Ashley Aranha, Aleisha Gomez Davis, Nixon Louis, Racque McIntosh, and Toniska Russell-Grade 11. Alyssa Bertha and Kisha McKenzie-Grade The students received medals, tro- 4; Blaine Altidor, Samuel Collie and Du- phies and certificates depending on their rene Etienne; Tierra Bethel, Tanesha level of achievement.

Deshawn McKinney took top place at the Grade Five Spelling Bee held on Feb 1. Left to right: Deshawn McKinney (1st), Selena Saunders and Rayvyn McKinney.

By Samantha Evans words with a level of difficulty reaching Competition at the Grade Five Spell- Grade 7. But, after a fierce fight, the top ing Bee was very stiff on Friday February three spellers were named. 1, 2013. The event was held at St. An- In third place was Selena Saunders of drews Methodist Hall in Dundas Town and Central Abaco Primary School, in second Above: the top students for each grade level at Long Bay School. Bianna Pubien gr. 1, began at 10am. Parents and well-wishers place was Rayvyn McKinney of Amy Rob- Hillary Demasthene gr. 2, Brunna Aranha gr. 3, Jaheem Smith gr. 4, Samuel Collie gr. were out in large numbers to support their erts Primary School and the winner, all the 5, Mikinchina Etienne gr. 9, Giovanni Morris grade 8 and Aleisha Gomez gr. 11. loved ones. way from the southern settlement of Cross- Twenty-six students took part in the ing Rocks, was Deshawn McKinney of Spelling Bee which lasted for almost three Crossing Rocks Primary School. His coach Local students hours. After the students exhausted the was Principal Simmone Pinder. Abaco student seen-list words, they were given unseen honoured as top receive special foreign student at testing assistance By Samantha Evans Honours Convocation held at Long Bay School Palm Beach Atlantic Receiving an education can give a person an intense sense of fulfillment and By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans because they kept their eyes on the prize pride. However, some students have dif- Taj Anderson is being honored this The Honours Convocation was held of becoming an honour student. She and ficulty grasping some of the educational year for his high academic accomplish- concepts due to academic deficiencies or at Long Bay School on Wednesday evening the staff saluted them. The top students for ments at Palm Beach Atlantic University. January 30 at 6:30pm to honour the accom- each grade level were: Brianna Pubien- developmental challenges. On the island of He has maintained a 4.0 GPA since he Abaco, it can be a struggle to find avenues plishments of the students from the 2011- Grade 1, Hillary Demasthene-Grade 2, started at the University and will be gradu- to help students address these difficulties. 2012 academic year. The speaker for the Breunna Aranha-Grade 3, Jaheem Smith- ating in May 2013 after only three years. From Monday, February 3 to Friday, event was Principal Jacqueline Collie who Grade 4, Samuel Collie-Grade 5, Duane He is also being honoured by the February 8, 2013, two employees from gave a motivational speech to the students Johnson-Grade 6, Ashton Laroda-Grade “Who is Who among Colleges and Uni- Special Services of the Ministry of Educa- and an overview of the accomplishments 7, Giovanni Morris-Grade 8, Mikinchina versities in America Program” for being tion were on Abaco to help some students for last school year. There were thirty-four Etienne -Grade 9, Antonio Roldan-Grade the top foreign student at the University. with those challenges. Sterling Gardiner students who made the honor roll during 10, Aleisha Gomez-Grade 11 and Cicely This is a very prestigious honour awarded and Lacoya Johnson began their testing at that year. Gomez-Grade 12. annually. Abaco Central High on Monday morning “Who is Who among Students” is She stated that these industrious stu- The honour students were: Zion then travelled to other schools across Aba- one of the most highly regarded and long- dents are not here because the road to suc- Dieuville, Damis Gelin, Keishawn Moult- co in an effort to support teachers in their standing honors program in the United cess was smooth and unchallenging, but rie and Brianna Pubien-Grade 1; Hillary endeavors to teach their students. States and is respected by colleges and Since the services are provided by the their administrators. As a result of his ac- Ministry of Education, the services were complishments, he has many scholarship options to consider as he seeks to further his education as a physician. Please see testing Page 7

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At the age of 11, she does not fol- St. Francis student wins made available to public school students. low the crowd or seek the approval of oth- However, on the island of Abaco due to ers. She is confident in who she is and has the unique working dynamics between the her eyes set on Christ. She is extremely district spelling bee District Office and private schools, such passionate about her school work, art, testing is also afforded to them as the need music, animals, photography, the environ- By Samantha Evans Grade 6 student from Agape Christian arises. Some of the tests given were to as- ment, swimming and serving others. Seventeen students from grades 6 to 8 School. In second place was Habriyah Mc- sess academic needs such as reading, writ- At Man-O-War Primary school, took part in the District Spelling Bee held Intosh also from Agape Christian School ing, spelling, and math, ADHD, Autism, Makayla is a school prefect and sets the at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church Hall in and the winner, a Grade 8 student from and dyslexia. All tests will be scored by bar high for the rest of the students. She Dundas Town on Friday morning February St. Francis de Sales School, was Lachelle the team then results returned to the super- leads by example in appearance, character 8 at 10am. The winner of this event will Lightbourn. intendent before being sent to the schools. and in her studies. Makayla has played an join other stellar spellers from across the The winner was a poised speller from Once the results are received, teach- intricate part throughout the years partici- Bahamas to compete for the coveted title of the outset and showed no fear, doubt or ers will have a better idea of how to help pating in Science Fairs, Art Competitions National Spelling Bee Champion. concern about any word given. Congratu- their students learn. The testing assistance and Spelling Bees. She is always respectful Once the competition began, it was lations were extended to the winner and her was organized by Dr. Lenora Black of the to other students and her teachers. very competitive from start to finish. Eight school family for a job well done. They District Education Office. She is active in her church and par- rounds were spent on the Seen List fol- wish her all of the best as she prepares to ticipates in many community projects. She lowed by a spell off between Forest Heights travel to New Providence for the National was among a group of volunteers who and Agape Christian School for third place Spelling Bee on March 24. painted the Youth Center last year. She is a from the Unseen List. Once this round Her coach is Hazel Lorene. The Student of the Year member of the swim team and sailing club ended, the top two spellers, from Agape event was organized by Education Offi- Nominees 2013 on Man-O-War. Makayla travels during Christian School and St. Francis de Sales, cer Felemease Sawyer. The judges were the summer as a volunteer to other islands began their rounds of spelling for first and Samantha V. Evans (head judge), Valarie second place which was done very quickly Dean, Melissa Hardy-Newbold, and Lau- By Samantha Evans for Vacation Bible School. without complications. ren Riviere. Iziah Newbold: In third place was Kiara White a Eleven year old Iziah Newbold is Samuel Isaac Collie: the head boy at Central Abaco Primary Samuel Isaac Collie, age 10, is in School. He was a curious and smart boy grade six at Long Bay School and has from his toddler days; always asking lots been nominated for The Bahamas Primary of questions. His parents and grandfa- School for student of the year. Like his ther saw this inquisitiveness as a sign of older brother he aspires to become a medi- strength and did their best to answer all of cal doctor. his questions. Iziah has performed excel- He loves swimming, basketball, and lent work at all of the schools he attended cooking. He is a member of the Pathfind- and was honoured by the district for being ers Club at his church where he has been a the top student in Grades 1 and 2 while at member for numerous years. He holds the St. Francis de Sales. title of Champion in the club. In Grade 4, he became a student of His hobbies are building Legos and Central Abaco Primary where he refo- Technics. His favorite subjects are Math- cused himself and became an “A” student ematics, Science and Creative Writing. His overall. In Grade 4 he made vice princi- favorite dish is grits, scrambled eggs and pal’s list and in Grade 5 principal’s list. cheese. Iziah proved to be a leader among his peers His parents are Isaac and Jacqueline and was given the responsibility of school Collie. prefect in Grades 5 and 6. Iziah is a very active member of Lat- Bethany Higgs: terrain Church where is sings in the youth Bethany Higgs is the top Grade 6 stu- Above: the three spellers who won the District Spelling Bee. Lachelle Lightbourn, of St. praise team, attends Sunday school and is dent at Agape Christian School for 2013. Francis, won overall and will represent Abaco in the National Spelling Bee. Left to right: heavily involved in youth ministry. He is She has one brother, Benjamin and is the Lachelle Lightbourn, Habriyah McIntosh and Kiara White. the oldest child of Kermit and Tanna New- daughter of Robbie & Julie Higgs. She is bold. the granddaughter of Bobbie and Nancy Higgs of Marsh Harbour and David and Reagan Roberts: Marjorie Johnson of Minnesota. Reagan Roberts was born on March The school family of Agape Christian 28, 2002. He is a student of Amy Roberts School and the school board are all ecstatic Primary School and the child of Chris- to have Bethany represent them at the Ba- topher and Pamela Roberts. He lives on hamas Primary School Student of the Year Awards program this year. She is an ex- Man-O-War Hardware Green Turtle Cay Abaco. He enjoys painting, sketching, play- cellent student and leader. Non-Corrosive Hardware #1 Lumber ing pickle ball, football and baseball. 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For quotes or information Call Walter Sweeting l Arthur Elden Man-O-War Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Ph: (242) 365-6011 l Fax (242) 365-6039 Page 8 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Sports Malcolm Spicer secures Cacique Award for Abaco

By Canishka Alexander Spicer was nominated for his hosting ism portfolio that can work like Sports your students “The first Malcolm Spicer was awarded the of the Little League International World Tourism, it’s an ideal thing. You don’t make it, you Cacique Award in the Sports, Leisure Series Regional Tournament, and the 18th have to find things for them to do because know, so you thing I said & Events Category at the 15th Cacique Caribbean Cup and the 5th Americas Cups they’re already coming here to do some- get the same when I went Awards ceremony on January 27 at the of Darts on Abaco. thing.” satisfaction up there was Rainforest Theater in Nassau. Spicer sur- This being his first nomination for He said that based on the internation- when you see passed finalists like Ebenezer "Bonefish the Cacique Awards, Spicer said it was an al events that have been hosted on Abaco, sports events that this is for Ebbie" David from Bimini and Andra honour to receive such an award. the island has shown that we can succeed at and things Abaco because Charles Fish from Andros to win Tour- He said: “It is a satisfying feeling sports tourism providing we have the infra- being carried our country ism’s highest honour. after all of the work you do for at least structure. Meanwhile, Spicer said he has out success- somebody to recognize you. There are so requested land from the government for a fully because depends so many people in the community who de- sports complex and soccer field. the things we much on serve recognition for what they do because “They don’t need to provide the in- do help the tourism.” they basically give their spare time and frastructure – all they have to do is pro- youth, and much more than that, and they don’t get vide the land because we have the business they provide recognition.” community and the sporting community facilities for the youth afterwards.” The event was surprisingly a bit here willing to work together,” Spicer In addition to Spicer’s win, the Min- nerve-wracking for Spicer because of all expressed. “Community and government istry of Tourism also applauded Dave and of the influential people in attendance with working together is superb as you saw with Phoebe Gale of Hope Town, who were television cameras everywhere. Plus, there the ballparks.” announced as early winners of the Clem- was the uncertainty of not knowing if he Added to that, Spicer said that we ent T. Maynard Lifetime Achievement was going to win. have the best place to come to and relax, Award. Candace Key was named a finalist It didn’t take long for Spicer to find which is part of the reason he likes the Out in two categories – Human Resources De- out the good news. Islands. velopment Category and Sustainable Tour- “We had a bunch of Abaco people He also thanked the Abaco commu- ism Category – for her exceptional work there, and they were all jumping up, and nity for the warm welcome and congratula- with the Reef Etiquette Brochure. screaming and shouting, but that was fun,” tory remarks he received upon his return Remaining Cacique nominations for he quipped. “I had to go up and give a home. Spicer was also delighted to hear Abaco included: Neville "Archie" Sy- speech, so that all went well. from longtime friends and students. monette - Minister's Award; Friends of the “The first thing I said when I went “It’s a feeling of satisfaction really. Environment - Sustainable Tourism; Al- Above: Malcolm Spicer posing with his up there was that this is for Abaco because It’s a bit like teaching when you do some- bury's Ferry – Transportation; Victor Rus- Cacique Award in the Sports, Leisure our country depends so much on tourism. thing like this, you get satisfaction – it’s sell - Life Time Achievement Award; and & Events Category at the 15th Cacique When you can find a niche within the tour- not pride,” he reflected. “You’d like to see Dave and Kathy Ralph - Creative Writing. Awards ceremony on January 27. February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 9 Sports MP Curry brings BBC kicks-off 40th anniversary with remarks at Little League season opener pictorial yearbooks Sporting complex to anglers and crewmembers to join us to fish develop talent of Abaco a great tournament, renew old acquain- tances and enjoy a week-long celebration,” By Samantha Evans said Behrendt. “Our goal is to have a 40th On the afternoon of February 2, the Reunion for all past BBC participants.” Little League season was opened at the For the very latest BBC information, field in Murphy Town at 3pm. The mem- updates on the 40th anniversary celebration bers were dressed in their team colours, all or to view the pictorial yearbooks, Blasts ready to play ball which lasted well into from the Past 40 Years, visit the BBC web- the night. Before the games began, a brief site at www.bahamasbillfish.com. opening ceremony was held at which time several persons spoke one of whom was 2013 Bahamas Billfish Renardo Curry, Member of Parliament for North Abaco. Championship Mr. Curry congratulated the league Registration for their accomplishments so far and for making it to their fourth season. He stat- 40th Anniversary Schedule ed that sports and youth development are important and the Government of The Ba- •Guana Cay Championship hamas is committed to pushing the youth April 14th - 19th through sports. He encouraged the parents Orchid Bay Yacht Club & Marina to continue to push their children as well. By being a part of Little League, these •Harbour Island Championship youth learn many lessons that can get them May 5th - 10th scholarships. To do this, the league has to Above: Southern Comfort releases a blue marlin during the 2012 BBC. Romora Bay Club & Resort extend their games to the high school level. In the coming years, Mr. Curry noted Press Release Cat Cay, Paradise Island, Eleuthera and •Treasure Cay Championship that other sports clubs will be coming on The Bahamas Billfish Championship Great Exuma. May 26th - May 31st stream and more will develop once the kicked-off its 40th anniversary celebration In 1979, Sam Jennings of Miami, Treasure Cay Resort & Marina sporting complex is built. This sporting by publishing five online ‘yearbooks’ with Florida attracted the attention of anglers complex will house all sports under one images of the people and events that made around the world when he set a Bahamas •Marsh Harbour Championship roof and be done through partnership with the Series memorable. According to Al blue marlin record catching a 1,060.5 June 9th - 14th the private sector. Behrendt, BBC president, “There are over pound blue during the BBC's Bimini Sum- Abaco Beach Resort & Boat Harbour Ma- 2,600 images divided into five volumes mer Blue Marlin Tournament. Jennings' rina that will transport viewers on a trip down record withstood the test of time until June Please see Little Page 10 memory lane in any decade they select.” 2011 when Bahamian, Dave Albury caught Many of the images were digitized from a 1,119 pound blue marlin during the old black and white photographs, nega- BBC's Treasure Cay Championship. tives and 35mm film slides. “It is fascinat- The BBC’s popularity among anglers ing to see the contrast in boats and fishing and crews is attributable to several factors tackle of the 1970’s and those of the last including the fact that the Championship decade,” Behrendt added. Publishing the tournaments are governed by a uniform set online yearbooks is the first in a series of of rules. Time and date stamped digital im- promotions designed to call attention to the ages are used by the BBC judges to verify fact that the Bahamas Billfish Champion- the species of billfish released; a process ship is the world’s oldest billfish tourna- pioneered by the BBC to aid in the conser- ment series. vation of the target species. Anglers can The Championship has its origin with fish any or all tournaments with cumula- a group of dedicated anglers who, while tive points determining the overall Baha- participating in billfish tournaments in The mas Billfish Champions. And, for the past Bahamas, started an informal competition twenty years, a ‘Steering Committee’ of among themselves in 1968 to determine the participating anglers monitors the wishes 'Bahamas Champion'. In 1973, the com- and the desires of the anglers regarding petition formally became the 'Bahamas rule changes and tournament locations. Billfish Championship' and took on a more The Bahamas Billfish Champion- structured form. The BBC has maintained ship’s 40th anniversary celebration will a consecutive annual schedule that has in- culminate at the Marsh Harbour Champi- cluded as many as six tournaments cover- onship, the Series’ final tournament of the ing Bimini, the Berry Islands, the Abacos, 2013 season. “We are inviting past BBC Page 10 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Sports Basketball Camp provides Little From Page 9 Young Abaconian sees continued opportunities to excel Also making comments was Ishmael success in swimming Morley, who congratulated the League By Vernique Russell for their accomplishments and for start- The Treasure Cay Sporting Club is Press Release ing a new season and George Mills, the back on track with basketball. The yearly- In November Miller Albury travelled hosted basketball camp is now ready to go brain behind Little League, for being the to Freeport to swim in the FAC Northern once again. vibrant, consistent body of six teams they Bahamas Championships, winning the Coach Godfrey Rolle is calling all have today. Mills thanked the parents and overall highpoint award in his division. young boys and teenagers in the Treasure supporters for always being there to ensure This is the first swim meet he attended for Cay area to come and be a part of the club. that the games go off without a hitch. the season and was very pleased with his The club is an excellent way for children However, he noted that more support to interact and socialize but more impor- accomplishment. He said “I went to Free- and donations are needed. In May 2013, tantly build character skills. The club also port with the goal to win the High Point he explained, they will be hosting another provides scholarship for the boys, giving in my division, and am happy to have tournament on the island so they will need them the opportunity to attend schools off achieved this.” sponsors for that and he plans to take the the island and further their basketball skills He recently travelled to Nassau in players to Freeport for National again; and education skills. early January to swim in another meet Quite a few young men in the area which will also require lots of financial where he improved most of his personal have already received scholarships and support. best times. Over the next few weeks he were afford the privilege to excel both aca- Mills explained that his involvement continues special training and participat- demically and athletically. The club meets in this sport is a labour of love as it gives ing in various other swim meets in Nassau weekly on Saturday mornings at 10am and the kids of Abaco something positive to do in order to be considered for the Bahamas Sunday evenings at 3pm. on the weekend while they learn a sport. The club also has a girls’ team which National Swim Team for the second year. The first pitch of the game was made by practices on Saturday evenings at 4pm. An Miller says “Being a part of the Na- Bert Sawyer who pitched the ball to his invitation is also extended to the young la- Above: Miller Albury, who swam in Free- tional Swimming Team last year was so grand-son Dillon Albury. dies of the community to come and join. port in November and won the High Point exciting. Now I am in a more competitive Two games were played that evening. trophy for his age group, being presented age group, and need to work much harder The 9 to 10 year olds played and North Agape Eagles live up to his trophy by Mancer Roberts, the Baha- to be considered for the Team again this Abaco defeated Central Abaco 17 to 2 and mas Swimming Federation Official from year. It will be hard work, but I like the the hype the over 11 year olds played and North Nasssau. Miller is a member of the Aba- challenge.” Abaco defeated Central Abaco 6 to 1. co Swim Club whose volunteers focus on Miller currently attends Forest teaching young swimmers the basics as Heights Academy, and is hoping to attend well as training more advance swimmers school in the United States next year and to reach the next level. continue his swimming career.

Above: an ACH junior player dribbles across the court.

By Mirella Santillo The Championship games marking the end of the high school basketball sea- son took place on the evening of Saturday, February 9 at Grace Gymnasium between Agape Christian School’s Eagles and Aba- co Central High School’s Marlins, both in the junior and senior division. The Eagles won in both categories, defeating ACHS Junior team 34 to 31 and the senior team 57 to 32. The two teams were left after one month of elimination games held weekly before Christmas and a determining jambo- ree between the four remaining teams: the Saint Francis de Sales Catholic School’s Tornadoes, the SC Bootle High School’s Dynamic Dolphins, the Abaco Central High School’s Marlins and the Agape Christian School’s Eagles held on Febru- ary 2. The Tornadoes and the Dynamic Dolphins were eliminated. The junior championship game was a tight one with the Marlins slightly ahead in the first and second quarters. But the Eagles regrouped their forces in the last two quarters to reach victory by a small margin. The MVPs in the game were Da- vante Moxey, Omar McKenzie and Chris Smith for the Eagles and Bradley Altidor for the Marlins. However, in the senior division, the Marlins did not have a chance this year. They were dominated from the very begin- ning by the fast game of the Eagles, in spite of the good effort of Dante Henchell and Tyrone Davis. The MVPs for the Eagles were Jaron Cornish and Godfrey Rolle. The Eagles will travel to Nassau dur- ing the weekend of February 22-23 to par- ticipate in the Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament. February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 11 Page 12 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 History & Heritage Junkanoo groups overcome challenges to bring culture to the people

for last year’s BTC Love Rush Parade. port, he said the Spring City Rockers will Complicating matters, their Junkanoo execute a successful parade through lots of Shack was destroyed during Hurricane hard work. Irene and is still not fully repaired. So far, the framing is up, but the group still needs 90 sheets of plywood to close up the struc- ture, so funds are needed continuously. Meantime, the members were mak- ing final preparations on their costumes and banner while working under cramped conditions. Group members have had to design their costumes at home, and even Curry’s home resembles a makeshift Junk- anoo Shack. “That’s what we have to do now in order to bring the culture to the people,” Curry explained. “This is a self-help proj- ect from the young girls out of our choreo- graph section to help defray the costs for their costumes in order to be ready. “It’s an expensive venture, and you have to love it to stick with it; you get nothing out of it but satisfaction knowing Above: a vibrant display of colour by the Spring City Rockers at the recent Junkanoo that you can spread Junkanoo and its cul- event held at Sea Spray Resort on Elbow Cay. A costume such as this can cost the per- ture to keep it alive.” formers upwards of $2,000. Curry said their intent was to meet at the traffic light every weekend to see what the public’s response would be be- By Canishka Alexander is difficult to pull off parades without ad- cause the response from corporate Abaco “Support our Culture” Above: Members of Spring City Rockers: equate funds, so a few of the choreogra- has declined within the past year. Curry the Spring City Rockers asking the public Colon Curry, leader of the Spring phers situated themselves at the traffic light added that supporters can see where their for assistance for the upcoming BTC Love City Rockers, and his members hit the to ask the community for their assistance. money is going based on their costume and Rush Parade. streets on Jan. 18 to raise funds for their With a 200-strong membership, the presentation during the parade. Grateful to Junkanoo group. According to Curry, it Spring City Rockers spent close to $42,000 those who have already shown their sup- Please see Junkanoo Page 13 February 15, 2013 The Abaconian Section B Page 13 History & Heritage Treasure Cay Explorers: Russell as founding members interested in cheap. You Junkanoo From Page 12 “We don’t want Like the Spring City Rockers, the teaching the community about our culture. would have anyone to come He still teaches Junkanoo at the primary Treasure Cay Explorers Junkanoo group to pay $1,800 to Abaco and say: school. to $3,000 for They also plan to defend their cham- has also faced similar challenges leading ‘Is this what we pionship title. up to the Love Rush Parade. Formed in Because of the two big parades in the costume, came here for?’ “It will be very exciting, and the 2009, the Explorers is a small community- Nassau over the holidays, one in Grand he said, and committee has lots of surprises for the pub- based group that encompasses members Bahama, and now the Love Rush Parade groups charge We want to have lic, “Curry promised. “We’re just hoping from Treasure Cay, Cooper’s Town and this month, the Explorers’ main problem $600 to $800 Junkanoo on that corporate Abaco and individuals can other North Abaco settlements. is finding material. They have to purchase for a rental. the level as support their group in their neighbourhood According to Noel St. Claude, Ex- material from the United States, or find out Generally, a Nassau... they and support Junkanoo on the whole.” plorers’ Leader, the group actually start- what the other groups in Nassau have as choreogra- can say ‘Wow, ed at Treasure Cay Primary School with far as rods or cardboard that they can use. phers outfit you see that? The other challenge with materials himself, Veronica Henderson, and Vito generates the Man, I feel like I is that things can get very costly. For ex- least cost at on Bay Street.’” ample, St. Claude said one sousaphone can $350; a drum- cost between $3,000 to $6,000; a trum- mer’s outfit pet: $400-$600; trombone: $675; baritone costs $800; for the beller: $4,000; and for horn: $816; drums: $200; costumes: $275; the banner: $8,000 for material and labour. bass drums: $150; tom-tom drums: $275; St. Claude said there is also a miscon- cowbells: $275; decorations: $5,430. ception that because they are the Treasure Smaller items like glitter costs $12; and Cay Explorers, they are a wealthy group. dusters:$20; and that is not including other He revealed that the group was formed and items like sequins, beads, flowers, paint, started from a $25,000 bank loan that he felt, crepe paper, cardboard; studs, nago- borrowed from the bank, and fortunately, a rie feathers, staples, masking tape, con- few of the second homeowners have come tact to bind costumes, bamboo for extra on board to assist them. However, rally- enhancement to costumes, sound systems, ing financial support for the group is a for- speakers, and lighting for the banner. midable task when you consider that the With the lighting alone running them parade is a whopping $48,000 in costs for into $700, St. Claude said no Junkanoo the group. group can spend less than $30,000 to pull A lot of the costs are covered out-of- off a decent parade on the Family Islands. pocket by St. Claude and his colleagues Dispelling the myth that costumes and by second homeowners. Despite the come from Nassau, St. Claude assured that Explorers’ challenges, though, the com- the costumes are made by his members. To purchase an already-made costume is not Please see Junkanoo Page 14

Above: a Treasure Cay Explorers brass player at last years Love Rush Junkanoo event. Competition promises to be stiff again this year during Love Rush 2013.

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www.BahamasIslandHome.com Page 14 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 History & Heritage for it; we barely get a thank you, but it’s to it out of cardboard, and I use the same in- on coercion, but on a single creator, and Junkanoo From Page 13 make Abaco better, the community better, struments that everybody else is using, it’s much like the ancient Greeks, named the and to teach the culture to the whole com- of the devil?” aspects of natural forces. munity has a lot to look forward to for the munity- the tourists, everybody. At the end St. Claude concluded: “There’s noth- "Historians undertake to arrange Love Rush parade. Again, St. Claude em- of the day, everybody benefits from it: the ing greater than Junkanoo that I have found sequences, called stories or histories, as- phasized that preparation for a Junkanoo hotel rooms are going to be filled; people that brings people together. People can be suming in silence a relation of cause and parade calls for a lot of money, time and will be buying out the stores.” rowing and fighting for days, but as soon effect," wrote American historian Henry energy. They also have to consider elec- Fundraisers are difficult because the as it’s time to get your costume, we forget Adams. While Riley's novella is not a tricity and food. If they had to pay for community is so diverse it is difficult to about that rowing and fighting, and we be- scholarly work, intensive research by her, labour, those costs would amount to $400 hold one, he said. Instead, they have asked come one: one purpose, one cause.” and Bahamian painter Alton Lowe, relate to $500 a week per worker. each person for $10, $20, $50 – whatever an engaging story that mines the academic “Even the big groups in Nassau have they can give to assist because he recog- works on the Lucayans such as Bartolome struggles. If people knew how much it is nizes the difficulty in asking a company to “The Lucayan de Las Casas, a contemporary Spanish his- to pull off a Junkanoo parade they would give thousands of dollars to them. torian who wrote about the devastation of be amazed – sometimes my costume alone Taino” new edition St. Claude observed that if individu- the Taino and Ramon Pane, who record- runs me in into $4,000. It’s a struggle, als can come and give something, it would to premier at The ed their stories. Myths are the last thing but you know, we’re still trying to make be a walk in the park financially because people forget. The book also contains a it happen,” St. Claude said. “Because the Sand Dollar Shoppe they have an executive board in place, glossary of Taino words, giving important community is so small, I have to bring in a and all funds go directly into the Treasure Press Release insight into their culture, and a new bibli- few of my family members from Nassau to Cay Explorers account. Additionally, no The Lucayan Taino: First People of ography has been added. help. Right now we need an extra $20,000 cheques are written without invoices. The Bahamas, a new edition of Sandra Included with The Lucayan Taino: for what we want to do because we want With the Love Rush Parade, just a Riley's novella The Lucayans, illustrated First People of The Bahamas is a DVD of to do something different, something new, week away, his hope is that business com- with spectacular paintings by Bahamian filmmaker Travis Neff s docudrama FULL and something refreshing for Abaco.” munity and the community as a whole gets artist Alton Lowe, is now available. Beau- CIRCLE: A TAINO STORY. Based on “So you involved, so that they can see the time, tifully redesigned by Frank Wendeln, the Riley's novella, the film is a dramatic ex- “It takes you all can imagine, money and resources that are being put new edition has been enriched by recent ploration of the Lucayan Taino. over the world we take pride into the parade. research and additional paintings. Wendeln In reviewing Neff's film, artist, edu- and it’s putting in our cos- Even beyond the parade, Junkanoo worked with the artist to insure that the vi- cator and Taino ceremonialist Miguel So- tumes [and] The Bahamas on doesn’t stop there. St. Claude said it has al- brant colors of his paintings are faithfully baoko Koromo Sague said, "It is not just we like to the map because lowed him to travel all over the world. One reproduced in this stunning new edition. another story about the extinction of the look good, I’ve been to year he travelled to the United States, and Included with the book is a special DVD: Taino, This dramatic piece tells the story you know, Carnival and he has already been to China, New York FULL CIRCLE: A TAINO STORY, by of a people's love for each other and for we like to all the different and Africa – all courtesy of Junkanoo. Travis Neff. their land, and how that love transcended represent. “It takes you all over the world and Sandra Riley's novella, richly illus- conquest and environmental destruction." things. Trust me We want to it’s putting The Bahamas on the map be- trated by Bahamian artist Alton Lowe's Sandra Riley is a historian, play- – ain’t nothing have the best cause I’ve been to Carnival and all the dif- well researched paintings, provides a lov- wright, director, teacher and a passionate like Junkanoo.” music; we ferent things. Trust me – ain’t nothing like ing and rare view of the inhabitants of scholar. Her book “Homeward Bound: A want to have Junkanoo.” the Bahamas who greeted Columbus. The History of the Bahamas to 1850” is consid- the best of As for those who believe that there Lucayan Taino, with no written language, ered a definitive Bahamian history; she has everything. We don’t want anyone to come are malevolent undertones to the cultural only simple tools and a complex religion, also written all the plaques for the Memori- to Abaco and say: ‘Is this what we came event, St. Claude had something to say were considered primitive by their so- al Sculpture Garden, (a Bahamas National here for?’ We want to have Junkanoo on about that as well. called discoverers. Within forty years, Monument) on Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. the level as Nassau, so when the Minister “Anybody can take a piece of cloth or through enslavement, disease, murder and Her novels “The Lucayans” and “Sisters [of Youth, Sports and Culture] or a dif- satin and make something out of it, but can suicide, the people were in danger of ex- of the Sea: Anne Bonny and Mary Read— ferent group comes down – they can say you grab a piece of cardboard and make tinction. Pirates of the Caribbean” resulted from her ‘Wow, you see that? Man, I feel like I on something out of it that looks the same? On October 12, 1492, Cristobal Co- research on the pre-Columbian people of Bay Street.’” Get involved and see what it’s all about,” lon (Columbus), landed on Guanahani, an The Bahamas and the Great Age of Piracy. His appeal to the community was to he encouraged. “Some people have said island in the present day Bahamas, and She assisted in the excavations of the Car- stop by the Explorers Junkanoo shack and it’s worshipping the devil. This is art, and claimed it for Spain, naming it San Salva- leton Loyalist settlement on Abaco and the help or buy a case of water or sodas or it’s art at its best. If a painter can grab a dor. Columbus, seeking a faster route to Miami Circle, downtown Miami. products that they need. paintbrush and make a painting on a can- the East Indies, had discovered unexplored Riley holds a Master of Arts degree “I can tell you we don’t get anything vas, and it’s called art, why when I make lands. Instead of the great wealth he was from the University of Michigan and has anticipating, he found a peaceful people directed over 80 plays for high school, whose fortune was the bounty of the land community and professional theatres in and sea, and whose religion depended not South Florida, the Bahamas and Japan. She created the first Theatre Arts section for the International Baccalaure- ate program at Coral Gables Sr. High for which the city of Coral Gables recognized her in 1994. In 2000, with the premiere in GTC of her play Miss Ruby came the idea to establish the nonprofit production com- pany Crystal Parrot Players. Matt Lowe and Mariah Brown, solo plays based on Bahamian historical figures were written and premiered in Florida. The three plays are published as the Bahamas Trilogy. Full Circle: a Taino Story, a film adaptation of her novella, The Lucayans and stage play Paradise Now, premiered in Miami in Mi- ami, 2008. Mariah Brown premiered in the Bahamas at the 2011 Shakespeare in Para- dise Festival in Nassau. Alton Lowe is a seventh-generation Abaconian born on Green Turtle Cay. A Bahamian national treasure, he is Green Turtle Cay's artist-in-residence. Educated in art in Miami and New York City, Mr. Lowe continues to maintain his principal

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1. Bob White. 2. The Lucayan was a subset of these indigenous people. 5. Central / South Abaco Junkanoo Group. 7. This 47 inch beast was recently caught off of Grand Cay, Abaco. 8. This critical component has been compromised in Abaco, “LEACHING” pollutants into the water table for months. 10. Minister in charge of housing and environment. 15. Island hosting first leg of the BBC. 16. Are these fruits or vegetables? 17. This Market won’t leave you itching, despite its name. 18. North Abaco Junkanoo Group.

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1. A hack doctor. 3. “Everybody has one.” 4. Bahamas’ superbowl ad. 6. This organization recently denied Cable Bahamas’ rate hike. 9. The “A” in A / V. 11. Elastic export of India. 12. The Music Doing Good group performs benefits for this Abaco school. 13. This social media platform is “for the birds.” 14. Abaco recently brought home a gold trophy for this nationally played sport. 15. This lumbering, lovable visitor now lives at Dolphin Cay.

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Service of signed to promote the message of salvation New ministry Wisdom Changing to young people and to address current is- serves North Abaco celebration touches Center holds sues among young people today. North Abaco churches The leaders believe that with drugs By Vernique Russell Youth Day and violence trying to kill out our future Women at the Well Ministries Inter- By Vernique Russell generation, the church must step in and national are the newest kid-on-the-block The Baptist churches in North Abaco By Vernique Russell take its active role in bringing the message offering religiously orientated services in hosted their first corporate revival for 2013 Pastor Carlton and Lady Lavina Mc- of hope and peace from the pages of the North Abaco. This church is located in the during the week of January 28 to February Intosh of Cooper’s Town are on a quest to Bible to living reality. It is their desire to Murphy Town area just off of Forest Drive 1. The services were held throughout the complete their mandate to strengthen the work with those who have been rejected in a white duplex. North Abaco communities. individual through the conveying of wis- and neglected or despised and give them a Their worship opportunities schedule The services began on Sunday and dom. To this end they hosted their first reason to believe again. includes Sunday School at 10 am, Divine the first two nights at Zion Baptist in Fox youth Sunday. Services are held every Saturday be- Worship Service at 11 am and 7 pm on Town. Then they traveled to the Unity The youth department proudly dis- ginning at 6:45pm. The public is invited to Sunday. Prayer meetings are held at 7pm Baptist Church in Treasure Cay for another played their religious knowledge and their come out and be a part of this movement. on Monday and midweek Bible Study is two nights of service with a final set of ser- desire to seek after the things of God. The Wednesday at 7pm. vices at Zion Baptist, Murphy Town. service was held on Sunday February 2 at The host pastor of the Ministry is The goal of the revival services was 11am. Special invited guests and parents Prophetess Loretta Butterfield. It is the to provide fellow believers an opportunity gathered to celebrate with the pastor and church’s goal to reach the lost and hurt- to seek a fresh touch from the Master. The members of the Wisdom Changing Center. ing in the community and to bring hope services were well attended and people The youth orchestrated every aspect TY-365 offers and healing to the downtrodden in the com- came in hungry and thirsty for the touch. of the service and showed their talents and munity. Built on the belief that God is the The revival also provided an opportu- ability. The service was followed by a Su- exciting fellowship same God yesterday today and forever; nity for the church to unite as a corporate per Bowl Party that evening, where mem- the ministry is seeking to show forth His body and tap into the corporate vision for bers dressed in their favorite teams’ jersey in Treasure Cay glory. to watch Super Bowl 2013. Light appetiz- 2013. The church as a body experienced By Vernique Russell The Bible declares that signs should ers were served. some changes and accomplished many Minister Oscar McIntosh and his team follow them that believe, and their ministry Weekly, the host pastor and his team milestones during 2012. The overseer for have heard the cry of those seeking others is chasing those signs. accommodate about 60 to 75 youths in ex- the Baptist Corporate Body for Abaco and to help overcome issues. Every Friday, the They are tired of church-as-normal citing Bible based programs. Youth Night the executive team were well pleased with place to be is at Full Gospel Assembly in and are ready for God to manifest His is every Friday night at 7 pm. The Min- the support they received during the ser- Treasure Cay. This new, and exciting, ser- power like never before through healing istry is known to host events such as Tal- vices. vice is now in session. and deliverance and the performance of ent Night, Movie Night, Game Night and The revival was dubbed a success and Every Friday, Minster Sawyer and miracles. The church is non-denomina- many other programs that bring the youth the committee is excited about the remain- his team meet to discuss and analyze ev- tional and is open to all who believe in the of the community to their facilities. der of events that will take them through- eryday issues that young Christians are power of the Most High God. The youth day was a clear way for out this year. faced with. The sessions also provide an A special invitation is extended to the public to see the awesome work Pas- intimate worship experience with God. the general public to come and worship at tor Carlton and Lady Lavina is doing with Bible study is also held during the session Weapon of Power Ministry International. the youths of their Ministry. Parents who allowing attendees to search the scriptures For further information, interested persons attended were very proud and felt special and educate each other. The group meets can contact 365-8834. to see their young people display such vast weekly at 8:00pm. talent. They are encouraging Pastor Mc- TY-365 invites the general public to Intosh and his team to keep up the good come and celebrate with them on Sunday work knowing that their labor is surely not February 24, 2013 for their Youth Day. in vain. The heads of the Youth Department and their youth are extending a special invita- tion to the general public to be a part of their T-Shirt Day and Talent Fest. Possibilities now On Sunday and Monday, the young people and the young-at-heart will attend a open for Cooper’s special service in their T-shirts and jeans. A special guest speaker will be on the is- Town youth land to deliver the sermon. That evening the youth will return back to their local edi- By Vernique Russell fice for a Talent Fest night. It is the newest and the hottest spot The group is inviting the public to on the block for young men and woman come and see the best of the best perform to gather. “Possibilities” is a program de- in skits, dances, solos and much more. signed to provide wholesome activities for TY-365 is declaring that they are showing young people to participate in. They host The Bahamas that all is not lost and that weekly services at the Friendship Mission there is hope for this nation. Church in Cooper’s Town and the program Service begins at 11am and the tal- is run under the administration of their ent fest is at 7pm. TY-365 is the Youth youth department. Department of Full Gospel Assembly in “Possibilities” is designed to empow- Treasure Cay. er young people to unleash their God-given talents and abilities. Young men, women and children gather weekly to participate in forum discussions, games and activities and youth church. Their program is de-

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Ricardo Wilfred Johnson Bahama; sister: Lorraine Curry; broth- A man of strong character and silent residence at his birthplace. His interest in Funeral Service for the Late Ricardo ers: George and Charles Wallace of Fort strength, Floyd spent his life in honest la- his home island prompted him to found the Wilfred Johnson, 49 years of #64 McK- Pierce, Florida; nieces: Rosemary Wallace bour. A constant presence on the grounds Albert Lowe Museum at New Plymouth inney Avenue, Stapledon Gardens, and and Monique Whymns; and other relatives of Sea Spray Resort, the resort his son in 1976. This was followed several years formerly of Sandy Point, Abaco, was held and friends too numerous to mention. founded, Floyd was keen to help anyone in later by the Loyalist Memorial Sculpture on Saturday February 2, 2013, 2:30 p.m. need. Later in his life, his four grandchil- Garden. Other on-going cultural projects over the years include lectures, concerts at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Arlene McIntosh dren became his focus: building a work- and theatre performances at his Garden Streets. Rev. T.G. Morrison assisted by Funeral ing sailboat underneath his home which he Theatre adjacent to his home. other ministers will officiate. Interment named “The Four Grands,” after his boys. Service for Mr. Lowe has gained special rec- will follow in the Western Cemetery, Nas- the late Ar- In his early life, Floyd discovered the ognition for the wide number of paint- sau Street. lene McIn- meaning of responsibility. Losing his par- ings which have been made into postage Left to cherish his legacy is his: moth- tosh will be ents at an early age, Floyd had the charge stamps. More than 130 paintings of flow- er: Yvonne Williams, father: Granville held at Faith of seeing after his eight younger siblings. ers, bush medicine plants, shells and fruit Johnson, aunts: Norma Williams; Mae Walk Church The lessons he learned during this time trees have been circulated as well as the Higgs, sisters: Donna Darville, Annischka of God, Coo- carried throughout his life: patience, care, Lucayan stamp series created for the quin- centenary and Loyalist stamps created for Holmes-Moncur, Bridgette Lamm, Mela- per’s Town, teaching, loving. the 200 year anniversary of Loyalists land- nie Whyms-Adderley; Elizabeth & Sharon The last major project of Floyd’s life, Abaco, Baha- ing in the Bahamas. Johnson; Maydawn Knowles, brothers: mas. Officiated was Pastor Herbert Edge- a life that both in a real way and meta- Lowe's paintings are filled with light Larry Evans, Pedro, Craig, Jermaine, Mi- combe, Bishop Archilaus Cooper, assisted phorically revolved around the candid and and color: turquoise blue seas, orange-red chael, Tony, Delano and Chando Johnson; by Pastor Jollian McIntosh. Service was straightforward work of carpentry, was Poinciana, gold, lavender and pink bou- Donald Williams; Jouette Smith; brother- held Saturday 2, February, 2013 at Faith helping his son Tim finish renovating his gainvilleas; white-washed cottages and or- nate, decaying mansions; austere churches, in-law: John Moncur Nathario Adderley; Walk. Interment was held at Southside new home. quiet island lanes, wind-filled sails, wise sisters-in-law: Ashra and Lottie Johnson, Loved by all, “Pa Floyd” was a breed Cemetery. old faces and young innocent ones. His uncles: Dwayne Williams, Paul, Tony Left to mourn her passing are her no longer common, though desperately eye and talent have captured on canvas the and Hansel King; godmother: Thelma Sy- children: Marilyn Edgecombe, Pastor Jol- needed, in these islands. wonders of an entire people and the beau- monette; godchild: Brenden Lamm; nieces lian, Daniel (Danny), Walter Jr., Pastor He is survived and remembered by ties of a ceaselessly changing country. His & nephews: Latoya Bullard (Marquest), Carlton, Elvis & Priscilla McIntosh, Mar- his loving wife Belle Albury. Sons Mon- work is truly the testament of a man in love with the world around him. Many of Alton Enrico (Royann), Charisse & Spencer jorie McIntosh, Michael (Ned) Pritchard ty Albury (Deceased) and Tim Albury. Lowe's paintings hang in notable private (Shanique) Darville; Ayrton & Ayriel & Vokia Walkins; Mother: Ruth Wells; Daughters in law: Ruth Albury & Hilary collections around the world. Moncur; Rochelle, Raquel, Kieron, Gregg Grandchildren: Algerio & Desirae, Vanes- Scott. Grandsons: Bradley Albury, Jacob Mr. Lowe and Ms. Riley will be to- Jr., Zariah, Perica, Uriah, & Selina John- sa, Garvin & Shaniqua Edgecombe, WPC Albury, James Albury and Tyler Albury. gether on Feb 15 – 16 for a joint display son; Adrianna Rolle; Anton & Kareem 3183 Garnett Lewis, Evalina Hendfield, Brothers: Inglis, Broward (Deceased), of the new book as well as artwork at the Adderley; Nadia and Giovanni Stubbs; Densil Grant, Anquanique Huyler, Shantell Alan (Deceased), Tommy, Johny. Sisters Sand Dollar Shoppe in Marsh Harbour. Gabrielle, Larry Jr., Abdul, & Lavar Ev- Albury, Javal & Dashnique, Jacora, Thasi, : Cathy Sands, Dini Thompson & Edna ans; Tyrone & Tyrel Whylly; Patranique Taja, Jayden, Rashnae, Razheme, Raqua- Pierce. May he rest in peace. Knowles; Jouette Smith Jr.; grandnieces & sha, Diandra, Lashario Tamashia Elvisha nephews: Quest, Savannah, and Raine Bul- McIntosh, Ashley Clarke, Renesse Stuart, lard; Tory & Deja Wilkinson; Lyric, Lark, Regina Moxey, Reneka Cooper, Gordina Logan & Summa Darville; Trey Stubbs; Beadle, Rondinerio, Serrano, Madia, Mi- Gianni Rolle, Tamia & Delreo Cleare; chael, Makalya & Makenna Pritchard; Sa’nna & Sania Johnson; and a host of Great Grandchildren: Brookelyn, Anton other friends and family. Jr., Montreal, Gabriel, Breanna, Em- merson, Emi, Bradley, Jaylen, Nik’yah, Randolph Wallace Da’Kari, Jarona, Kellen, Anthony, Andre, Rev. Olivia, Tamacia, Nakai; Sons-in-law: Gar- Randolph neth Edgecombe, Gordon & Franrico Mc- Wallace age Intosh, Keith Walkins; Daughters-in-law: 92 years old Coretta, Vangie, Peavan, Lavinia & Ta- of #3 Court mara McIntosh, Vivian Pritchard; Broth- Streets, Gle- ers: Fred, Erskine Jr. Roosevelt & An- neston Gar- thony Wells; Sisters: Idella Mills, Shirley dens and Wright, Barbara Williams, Valerie Rolle formerly of & Eleanor Burrows. Cedar Har- bour, Abaco Floyd Albury died at the Floyd Albury was born in Man-O- Princess Mar- War Cay on September 27, 1939. A skilled garet Hospital on Wednesday, February carpenter, Floyd’s handiwork can be seen 6th, 2013. throughout the Abacos in homes and build- He is survived by his wife: Epsy ings which he built throughout his career. Wallace; sons: Rolston Smith and Rudy He resided in Elbow Cay for most of his Wallace; daughters: Debra Wallace-Elliot, life close to his two sons, Monty and Tim, Beryl B. Rolle, Margaret Wallace of Grand and his four grandchildren. Page 18 Section B The Abaconian February 15, 2013 Sports Abaco Darts Team brings home the gold

Above: Malcolm Spicer (left) standing next to Lakeisha and Robin Albury. This husband and wife duo won the men's and women's singles championships.

By Canishka Alexander ging rights as being the best island for darts The Tony Moree National Gold in The Bahamas as the teams are made up Cup took place on Feb. 8-10 in Savan- of that island's best players. This is [deter- nah Sound, Eleuthera, and the Abaco Dart mined by] trial tournaments that are held a Team was well represented. This year, month before the main event.” Abaco brought home the gold. Therefore, Spicer enthusiastically The Gold Cup rotates around the is- congratulated the Abaco team on their per- lands, and Abaco will gain the opportunity formance. to host the prestigious darts tournament “Like any other sports, the good darts next year. Along with the Abaco darts players are athletes. They have to practice players, teams from Grand Bahama, Nas- every day and have to become experienced sau and Eleuthera were also represented. in producing top form at international According to Malcolm Spicer, presi- events. We have players on Abaco who dent of the Bahamas Darts Federation and do that [like] Lakeisha and Robin Albury, World Darts Federation’s Americas Re- which was the first time that husband and gion as well as the Acting President for the wife have won joint women’s and men’s Caribbean Darts Organization, the Gold singles championships.” Cup is one of four national tournaments This year, Spicer said that Abaco held every year. will host the National Masters where the “All the tournaments are rotated National Team is chosen to represent the around the four islands each year,” Spicer Bahamas in Canada in October. said. “Winners of the Gold Cup have brag- Business Service Directory

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