P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, Phone 786-6518, 786-6125, www.bonairereporter.com email: [email protected] Since 1994 he past weeks have seen several Governor was appointed in August 2014 as nesses as well as the threats and opportuni- T changes in key jobs on Bonaire. interim CEO of SGB. Her Improvement ties that lie before us." The PwC consult- This Week’s Stories ants will gather the relevant data in the Wonders of Nature?– Those Were As previously announced, Hildegard Plan to elevate the various departments of The days 6 coming weeks and ask businesses about Buitink stepped down as BES Island Chief the school to Dutch basic levels caused a More US Flights 6 their current experiences. In mid-March, of Police on March 1st. Because a new lot of dissatisfaction and proved ineffec- School Art 8 chief hasn’t been named yet Jose Rosales, tive. Critics argued that polarization within the results of the investigation will be avail- Wine Barrel Premier 9 the current acting Police Chief KPCN, will the school increased and innovation and able to all through the Chamber of Com- Sjon Lina A.E.Beukenboom-Rijna act as Chief of Police until the arrival of a improvement were difficult. Beginning merce and Department of Economic Affairs -obituary 9 new Chief is appointed. A temporary reor- April 1 Frans van Efferink, previously of the Government of Bonaire. Goat Skin workers 9 ganization of the police management has interim director at the Gwendoline van Adopt A Nest-Turtles 10 also been put in place until a new chief is Putten School on St. Eustatius, will take The first Walk-a-thon 2016 11 Kids College (2) 12 named. over. stone was laid Chief Commis- for a new gar- Cruisin' And Tourin' – Kralendijk Mrs. Emerencia, in a statement to the sioner Simone bage collection North 13 press, stated that the Board acted incor- Steendijk, (in center in Bon- Departments photo at right) rectly. She has referred further actions to aire by Commis- her lawyer. Flotsam & Jetsam 2 will join as Deputy sioner Bento On The Island Since... 2002 and Chief of Police for Dirksz. The fa- 2005 – Bob Bartikowski & Molly the interim period. The recently completed investigation cility at the old Kearney 4 Ms. Steendijk is a of fraud, theft and corruption into the landfill dump in Picture Yourself– Vancouver, B.C. and former Deputy construction of the wind turbine farm Lagoen will be used for large-scale trash Tokyo Tower 5 Police Chief of the and new power plant on Bonaire found separation and recycling activities, target- Gadgets—Leatherman Tread 7 Oost- Brabant no wrongdoing. Forensic accountants Ma- ing carton, glass, tin cans, aluminum, rub- Bonaire On Wheels—Rotary Datsun 8 within the Na- ber tires and used oil. A special oven for zars found the tender for the construction Did You Know?—Bees 10 tional Police. She has extensive experience biomedical waste and animal cadavers is was not tampered with and no money went Classifieds, Masthead 14 in the local area police care and the detec- included in the plans as well. Local house- Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset tive department. into the pockets of the directors of WEB. holds will soon get a second trash bin for In contrast the report said Bonaire received Times, Moon Phase 14 Klaas de Jong will also join the force. fruit, vegetable and garden waste that can a sustainable and reliable state of the art A Garden ...Just Do It (Botanical Mr. de Jong has a lot of experience in the be converted into compost. Garden) 15 power plant that provides clean power at a Caribbean, including as acting Chief of What’s Happening + Cruise Ship Police KPCN. Mr. de Jong will, on behalf cost that does not differ from that of Cura- Bonaire reported its first Zika virus Schedule 16 of the acting Chief of Police, function as çao and Aruba. As one of the experts inter- infection several weeks ago, according to Shopping and Dining Guide 17 the person who can be approached for an- viewed said, it was “a Class A system.” Dutch news sources. The Department of Pets of the Week (Pim & Reef) 18 swers to difficult and frequently asked Public Health of the Public Entity detected Animal Shelter News –Bon Doet 18 questions. New additions to medical coverage one confirmed case, which they say was Bonaire Sky Park–Jupiter Opposition 19 on Bonaire were announced. Each in- likely locally transmitted. Local health The Stars Have It (Astrology) 19 Patricia Has- sured person is now eligible for reimburse- officials have advised the removal of poten- tial mosquito breeding grounds, the wear- sell, the popular ment of contraceptives (including pessaries, ing of protective clothing and the use of current Director of copper IUDs and hormone rods). The age limit of 21 years has been removed. mosquito spray by pregnant women espe- How to contact us the Bonaire prison cially due to the risk to the unborn child. (JICN), was asked At-home dialysis coverage now includes Find Bonaire Reporter on An anti-mosquito spraying program is by Kingdom Rep- the costs associated with home modifica- underway. Other islands in the Caribbean Facebook. Press “Like” tions as well as refurbishing. Also, other The Publisher: George DeSalvo resentative Gilbert with confirmed Zika include Jamaica, Haiti, Isabella to assist expenses directly related to home dialysis [email protected] the Dominican Republic, St. Martin, Gua- Phone 786-6125 him in conducting and supervising the will be reimbursed. New eye glasses can be obtained every deloupe, Martinique, Barbados, Puerto Rico “plan van aanpak” (plan of action) on St. and Curacao. The Editor: Laura DeSalvo two years for insured persons aged 18 and [email protected] Eustatius Ms Hassell will start her new RCN job on March 7, 2016. Wibo de older. Annual replacement is available for Phone 786-6518 insured persons younger than 18. As of Monday, February 22, Bo- Vries, Deputy Director JICN, has tempo- naireans were able to put coarse garden Box 407, Bonaire, rarily taken over as JICN Director. waste outside for pickup on their regular Dutch Caribbean The Bonaire Government has com- garbage collection day. Selibon will pick Story tip, question or idea: missioned PwC Dutch Caribbean to do [email protected]  this up with their garbage truck. The aim is The Directors of research on what it takes to do business Phone 786-6125 to ask people to look after their garden area the (SGB) high school on Bonaire . "There is only one way to and to throw away anything that can hold Available on-line at: placed the school’s top improve our welfare and that is through standing water so mosquitoes cannot lay www.bonairereporter.com executive officer. economic development. That takes inves- eggs after a rain. Printed Every Fortnight, Lydia Emerencia, on tors,” said Clark Abraham Commissioner On-line every day, 24/7 administrative leave of Economic Affairs. “An investigation into You can check your garden and around Next edition printing on last Wednesday. the ‘cost of doing business’ is important to the area for old tires, buckets, plastic trays, Monday, March 21 , 2016 The former Bonaire understand facts of our strengths and weak- Story and Ad deadline: (Continued on page 3) Friday, March 19 , 2016

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from pg. 2) erlands (JICN), off the Lagoen foam trays, cups, empty flower pots Road. There is an unofficial move or trays, jars, bottles and caps- underway to turn the large, mostly everything that can hold water. reconstructed old jail into a down- Agave (“Century Plants”) hold wa- town cultural center. The ground ter in their bases so try to drain floor could house a museum, the sec- them. Call 717-8159 one day before ond floor a complex of meeting the garbage truck visits to confirm rooms and the top floor a professional your address. theatre including, exhibition spaces, practice areas for local musicians and Statistics Netherlands (CBS) a café. And how about a space for reports that Bonaire’s trade defi- art exhibitions to replace the once cit grew by nearly 25% in 2015 to very successful but now defunct $184.5 mil- Kas di Arte? lion. Imports increased, Representatives of the gov- while exports ernments of Aruba, Bonaire and fell below the Curacao met in Bonaire last week 2014 level. to talk about a fast ferry service The value of between the islands. The meeting exported was intended to identify the condi- goods fell by tions necessary to achieve an eco- nearly 1/3 nomically viable fast ferry between relative to the islands. No major governance 2014, to 9.5 or regulatory problems were identi- million US fied. In May there will be a follow- dollars. up meeting. The value of imports The selling price of residential on Bonaire grew to $194 million. dwellings in Bonaire decreased in The value of goods imported in the 2015 by almost 7% compared to last quarter of 2015 was $53 mil- the previous year, reported the Cen- lion, the highest quarterly import tral Bureau for Statistics (CBS) last value ever measured by Statistics month. In 2015, 150 homes were Netherlands for Bonaire. This may sold in Bonaire, which is slightly be an indicator of growing afflu- fewer than in 2014 when 156 dwell- ence on Bonaire ings were exchanged. For several years, the annual sales of homes has In six months the inmates in been slightly over 150, with a peak Bonaire’s downtown Kralendijk of 168 sold in 2013. jail are scheduled to be transferred Selling prices remained more or to the newly completed prison, the less the same in 2013 and 2014. Judicial Institute Caribbean Neth- (Continued on page 7)

Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 3 Molly Kearney and Bob Bartikowski

came here first in 2001,” Bob “that when she leaves a job she first goes “I says, “to visit my smart older on vacation, because you never know Radley and Scout… with Molly and Bob brother who’d retied here at 50. Then, six when it’s possible again once you have a months later - after having been here for a new job.” year – he passed away suddenly. And eve- “Yes,” Molly laughs. “I left Victoria’s “In 2008 I moved my store to Les Gal- ago we got Scout. Both names are charac- rybody said ‘that goes to show you that Secret and took a tall-ship sail trip; 50 leries Shopping Mall and I am still there,” ters in To Kill a Mockingbird, my favorite life is too short.’ So I came here to help cabins, very casual. It took me from Aruba Molly says. “Because of my experience in book. Wendy, his wife, with the funeral arrange- to Curacao and Bonaire. On Bonaire I purchasing I keep the merchandise selec- Two years ago we were renting this ments and a wake for him here. Then I wanted to stay longer and so, when I saw tion fresh. And actually once a year I do a house from a client of Bob’s. When the decided I wanted to stay. the captain in Kaya Grandi, I asked him if progressive mark down bikini sale. The client decided to sell it we were fortunate I was living in Minnesota. It was the I could jump ship and he said yes, you just final week of that month is $5 for the top enough to buy it. I’m married to a real middle of winter and I’d taken the ‘life is have to fill out the paperwork, and I did. and $5 for the bottom and people go crazy! estate broker and I should be able to see 50 too short’ to heart. Four months later I Then I walked to Divi Flamingo and It’s really fun, everybody asks for it! And houses before I buy one, but then Bob said moved down and opened a RE/MAX fran- booked a hotel room and made arrange- then I make space for the new collection. ‘Do you want to move?’ I answered ‘Is it a chise. I’d worked as an agent in Minnesota ments to fly back to Aruba in four days. I’m happy and I’m proud of it! I really good deal?’ and Bob said ‘Yes!’ Now with RE/MAX so that’s why it was easy. I And on that fateful first night,” she laughs, enjoy it and I’m very fortunate to have a we’re happy here!” “We’re saving for a like selling real estate and I like the brand strong local following.” pool,” Bob laughs, “but we tend to chose and I thought it would help to start the travel over a pool. Both of us love to business. Everybody told me they needed travel. We went to South Africa on our an American real estate broker on the is- honeymoon and we’ve been to Ecuador land and I figured I would make enough “It’s a small town and if you and to all the European capitals. It’s quiet money to pay my bar tab at the Mona Lisa here, so we like the variety of big cities. and it worked out well. don’t treat people right it will Some people have a saving account; we The first person I hired spoke flawless have a travel fund. English and Dutch, and as all the legal come back to you.” I started the business with a long term paperwork was in Dutch I knew I had to vision and I treat people honestly, buyers have somebody who spoke Dutch. I hired and sellers, trying to find a deal that makes a good office manager and very good em- both parties happy. It’s a small town and if ployees. Then we started in September “I walked into City Café and met Bob. “When Molly first opened,” Bob says, you don’t treat people right it will come 2003. Now its 13 years later. There was a connection right away. But “everybody assumed it was my shop, but I back to you. ‘We treat you like you would Six months after we’d started I began what to do? He lived here and I was at a told everyone, ‘No, it’s hers! And when treat you.’ That’s what the commercial doing property management as well. I got turning point in my life. Those four days the real estate market became very quiet says. If you do that, the business takes care in just as the market started to go off; 2004 we saw each other a lot, but I was cau- around 2008-2009 it was the Outlet Mol – of itself. I’ve been here long enough and -2007 was the top of the market. Corine at tious; nothing moved too fast. Molly – who paid the bills!” just like with a retail shop, you need to Sunbelt and I are still here after 12 years. Back in the States I was in denial accord- “One has to be creative and smart some- have local customers. We like to spend our All the other firms have changed owners. ing to my friends. As I told them I wanted times,” Molly says. “At a certain time in money on Bonaire and we like other peo- Most of the time I was working and to open a retail store on Bonaire, they my life I wanted to go back to school to ple to do the same; we’re all for that.” scuba diving and enjoying the warm knew there was another attraction! So I get my Master’s in Business. I didn’t have “For me,” Molly says, “the best part of weather. The first house I rented was at the came here to stay for a month and test all the money, so I tried out and got on the the island is the pace, the quality of life edge of the kunuku in bario Mexico, a the waters – so to speak – and went back. I ‘Wheel of Fortune TV show,’ and I won a and the people. In the States we had big little wooden house with a big porch over- actually was looking for a job in the States Chevy Corvette, which I sold to fund my careers, we had stuff, and we had money, looking Herbert de Jongh’s house.” and got an offer from Home Depot, but I further education. I guess there’s always a but with it comes a price.” “Here you have turned it down. way! We’re both really proud to support Molly continues: “I had been in corpo- a stuff-free life’ Bob grins “In the States, each other in our personal life, but also in rate retail for the last 20-something years. Bob and I were long distance dating, the first thing when you meet someone each other’s businesses. We are a good My team would determine how many units then I moved here six months later. We new is to ask, ‘What do you do?’ Here, team! At home he’s the chef and I’m the of inventory to purchase for the clients; became a couple and another six months nobody ever asked what I did. People chopper! inventory forecasting management for the later I opened my shop, Outlet Mol. I only don’t care whether you have a nickel in merchandise in the catalogs. So, when you had that one niche of experience, so I had So, to go back where we started, we your pocket or you’re the queen of Eng- place an order online and it’s in stock, then to learn the balance of everything else that were dating and things were going well land. And then, most of the time you can’t my team did a good job. That was kind of comes with owning a retail store. I started and in 2007 Bob proposed. We went to tell the difference! I like it here; I like that my specialty. It’s a very specific niche but for real upstairs from the Botica on Kaya Littman’s to buy the ring, then we got mar- it’s small and the good if it’s done correctly it can make a busi- Grandi, and with the connections from my ried in August in our hometown of Min- news is that everybody ness successful. I did the Disney catalog job for Victoria’s Secret I was able to pur- neapolis where we’re both from. Both of knows you and the and just before I came here, the Victoria’s chase their end-of-season overstock biki- us come from large families so it was eas- bad news is that eve- Secret catalog. I was living in Columbus, nis. Good quality at a reasonable price. It ier to marry there so everybody could at- rybody knows you!” Ohio, where I’d moved because of the was successful right away!” “Last season’s tend. When we came back from the wed-  job.” style is no problem on Bonaire,” Bob says ding we brought Radley with us, a Labra- Story & photos by with a wink. dor puppy, who’s now eight. Three years “Molly has a philosophy,” Bob says, Greta Kooistra

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Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 5 speak a word of thanks. My biceps are tight- Wonders of Nature? ened and I pull my abs to protect my back. However, I lose my balance and fall into the Every day I walk my dogs in the mundi. And garden waste while trying to lift them. The Fish Eye every day nature looks different. I never get trophies are not made of heavy precious metal photo bored. Unfortunately there is more to see than but of lightweight plastic. What a fake! How pure nature in the mundi. A lot of people think I've been fooled. My whole mood changes, they should brighten up nature with their own waste materials. So, every day I see new trash the winning feeling turns to the feeling of and that makes me wonder. I will share my won- failure, the feeling of being a complete zero. dering about this waste and nature with you and Fobbed with such a dud when you’ve shown hope that this might contribute to putting waste how well you can sing and play football. It's a where it belongs: in the landfill. shame. Probably the person who discarded the three THOSE WERE THE DAYS prizes in the mondi had the same feeling. Or not? I see the trophies were won in 1992 and 1994. Would you need 22 to 24 years before Abandoned you convert deception into action? I can’t believe that. Perhaps the winner (we’ll call irlift, airlift, airlift is the mantra of those wanting more stay-over tourists Trophies him for our convenience Raul), was initially on Bonaire. They have received the good news that there will be no sea- happy with his prizes and put them in a dis- A sonal hiatuses of airlift from the USA this year both Delta and United Airlines play case. From 1992 to 1994, life was smil- ing at him and he only had to choose between will operate at least one non-stop flight per week from each gateway (ATL, a career as a professional football player or a EWR, HOU) throughout the year. famous singer. But Raul thought he had done In summary: enough for the time being. Over 20 years • The second Houston flight has been cancelled (only one per week this later, he looks innocently and with pride at his year). display case, where nothing has changed. Sud- • There will be a second Newark flight from June 12 to August 14. denly he groans, as he is stung by a razor- sharp sense of reality. With 40 kilos of weight • Delta has significantly increased lift from Atlanta. more and a voice that sounds like a duster due • During peak season there will be three flights a week (Saturday, Sun- to his lifestyle, he will never have a chance in day, Tuesday); in the spring and summer there will be two flights a week the world of sports or entertainment. He looks (Saturday and Sunday); in September, October and December there will be one at the display cabinet and the confrontation fight per week (Saturday). See details below.  G.D. with his talents that he has not used becomes wo silver harps and a beautifully shin- too much. He picks up the trophies and is T ing soccer ball seduce me to get off the going for a ride to throw them away. That 2016 USA - BONAIRE NON-STOP FLIGHTS track on one of my many walks. I enjoy a gives some relief, but not for long. Here is a happy meeting with foreign objects, this time message for Raul, or anyone else who has ORIGIN DESTINATION DAYS OF OPERATION FLIGHT TIMES three glorious trophies. Along the side of the thrown the trophies out in the mondi. If you UNITED AIRLINES road, between garden waste I see them twin- regret your action, you can come and collect Houston Connection -All 2016 kling in the sun. Wow, it must feel good when the items. I took them home, because I felt IAH BON Saturday 1300-1940 you win something like that. 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The program was designed to show- took me about a night and case the outstanding culinary treasures that Bonaire offers to tourists as well as locals. This is a column written by J@n Brou- a day to get used to it and The Tread Tool Participating restaurants will offer custom- wer about useful gadgets for sale on then, bit by bit, the device became more and more ized promotions throughout May and June Bonaire. This is the ninth article in a part of me, as more crea- including prix-fixe menus, signature cocktails row of 100. launched their first multi tool, known as tures can do. and happy hour specials. All restaurants are the PST (Pocket Survival Tool/jb). In invited to participate in the Bonaire Cuisine The Leatherman Tread has a circumfer- 1975 Timothy and his wife traveled to LEATHERMAN: A TREAD AHEAD AGAIN ence of 8.56” or 21,74 centimeters. Band Months program. Contact TCB at 717 8322 or Europe and the Middle East. Their $300 send an email to market- is 1.2” or 3,05 centimeters. The Tread Italian-made FIAT car kept breaking contains 29 tools, among them a variety [email protected] Bonaire/Playa – down and for most jobs Tim used his Boy of flat screwdrivers and Philips screw- he Tread. I had not heard about it Scout knife. This experience led to the Put Sunday, April 3, on your calen- drivers, a bunch of box wrenches and hex at all but I had read about it a lot, development of the PST. dar. It’s the 38th annual Kontest di Fli (Kite T drives or allen keys. There is a ¼” socket and it’s available at Budget Marine. The The Leatherman Tread is a very cool Contest), from 8 am to 8 pm. Enter an original adapter and a bottle opener. It is link #4 Tread is a multifunctional tool you wear and useful item. The tool looks good and kite yourself or come enjoy seeing amazing from the bracelet that intrigues me most: as a bracelet– the first multi tool you can appears to be very handy for bikers and kites. 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Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 7 This is the 137th in a series of Bonaire Re- porter articles by J@n (wear a helmet) Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s inter- esting vehicles and persons that are “on wheels”. Up to at least 200 articles! The school wall was already ocean blue, Bonaire/Kralendijk – providing the perfect background avid Lauffer, son of the for the art. D Antillean writer Pierre Some of the three classes who partici- Lauffer (1920-1981), owns pated below. Kralendijk Radiator and Auto parts and is the proud owner of a rotary engine-powered Da- tsun 1200 pickup, built in 1987. A rotary engine powered Nis- san pickup? Yes, a rotary en- gine powered pick up. David Lauffer is from Cura- cao where there is a Mazda dealer. Mazda (which is Japa- nese for God of Light./jb) pro- duced a variety of rotary en- gines. Then, one day, David decided to construct his own car, using the body of a Datsun Marissa Lake with the Datsun pickup and the rotary engine of a Mazda RX7 (1979-1985). It was not that easy and it olegio Rayo Di Solo’s Elementary School art teacher, David Armando took him a long time to spoon the engine and the five-speed gearbox into the body. He K Romo, organized an art pro- completely changed the front drive train for a Toyota one, and he added an American ject to decorate the walls of the made Ford 9” rear axle and differential to distribute all the power produced by the rotary school. Helping him were two Teacher David Armando Romo engine to the rear wheels. American volunteers from a visiting and James OConnor in front of The sticker on the front window says, “Tool Car,” and in the rear of the pickup there yacht who provided financial sup- some of the art is, indeed, a huge aluminum-made tool box. But in fact this is a racing car or a dragster, port and the photos for this story: able to cover a quarter of a mile in almost less than no time. In the cramped cockpit a Vikki OConnor was assistant and variety of “Cobalt” gauges inform the driver about oil pressure, boost pressure, revs per photographer and James OConnor minute. A light, mounted in the left hand corner of the dash board flashes when it is the was the art instructor. Over two right time for the driver to shift up. This saves time and is more efficient as the driver days (February 18 and 19) about 45 has to look forward and as there is almost no time to look at the rev counter. of the school’s children participated Every time David Lauffer starts the rotary engine of his tiny metallic blue sprayed in making a mural of Bonaire’s un- pick up the exhaust produces a howling sound. This sound reminds me of a high revving derwater life in colored chalk.  two-stroke but it is different, as there are no strokes… This is a Wankel engine with a Story by James OConnor; photos more or less triangular shaped rotor in its heart. (Continued on page 14) by Vikki OConnor

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Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 e regret to report the passing of W Angelina Emiliana Beukenboom-Rijna, ome 108 also known as Sjon Lina. She was born June 30, S eager 1927, and passed away on February 26, 2016. wine aficiona- We extend heartfelt condolences to her chil- dos assembled dren: Anneline Beukenboom, Robby Beuken- on Friday eve- boom and partner, Elsmarie Beukenboom and ning, March 4, Charlotte Beukenboom as well as to her family to partake in Bonaire's Wine and friends. May she rest in peace. Bar Barrel In- ternational Wine Premier -- al fresco on the Barrel’s spa- cious deck overlooking the Harbor. It was a Deepak and Rajiv Daryanani full house. Rajiv Daryanani, owner of Barrel and What a great deal: six reds and six whites international wine savant, tended bar him- to taste and snacks to boot -- all for $25 self, while his father, Deepak, welcomed us p.p.! all. I commented on the ugly commercial con- Chaperoned by a purple-skied sunset, a tainers surrounding the Barrel’s lovely har- convivial crowd and a bar full of vino, I felt bor patio. Rajiv’s take on it was that these right at home. What a job, being a reporter beasts offered a new and interesting indus- at wine events! Well, somebody’s got to do trial background. Nobody seemed to mind it it. and besides, by 7 pm, an obliging harbor- Immediately upon entry, hubby Bob and I master had removed the view-blocking con- made a beeline for the well-stocked wine tainers altogether, unveiling Bonaire’s Har- buffet. We began with an Italian Pinot bor in its entire splendor. Grigio, a 2014 Blush. We both admired the After having imbibed at least six mini light, crispy and dry style of the wine, com- glasses each, we figured it was time to hit mon descriptors of a Pinot. These character- the pockmarked road home -- but not before istics were complemented with lemony we pleaded with Rajiv to organize more of notes and a blossomy aroma. Bob later these wine events. "It's my intention to first dubbed it the “surprise hit of the night,” and arrange monthly, then weekly wine tastings that’s from a guy who normally steers clear at Barrel," affirmed the owner. So long as I At the Bonaire Duodero’s Saturday Marshe di Playa at Jong Bonaire some of of blush wines. We depleted our delicious get to report on these events, I’m all for it. the goat skin students showed their wares. Left: instructor Nicolette Zwartkruis wine in no time, so I sent the hub out for  Story & photo by Karen Bastiaensen- more. Gilmour and student Siagnée Evertz

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Page 10 Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 pecial Olympics Bonaire organized its 14th annual Walk-a-Thon for S Sunday, March 6, starting at 5 am sharp at Bonaire’s White Slave Huts (or at other self-selected locations) to raise funds for our special athletes, making possible their participation in competitions worldwide. Hundreds of Bonaireans, most of them sporting white Special Olympics T-shirts, thronged through the early-morning darkness to join this amazing event in support of our Special Athletes. They walked, cycled, jogged, stepped, skate boarded, fevered or tried some combination of it all, the whole 33 km (or maybe just a part of it) from the starting mark well south of Kralendijk all the way to Rincon. Sunday’s participants commemorated the slave walks of over a century ago and well before that, though the original walkers surely didn't enjoy those original hikes quite so much, their only option being to hike those 30- something kilometers in the hot sun, twice a week. It would take them up to Officer Ronald and Good friends Rudsel Leito and Boi Antoin at seven hours, back and forth between their homes in Rincon to the saltpans at friend along the route Hilltop rest stop. White Slave. At 5 am, I was surprised to see loads of happy, young faces of the hiking, running and cycling enthusiasts. My beauty sleep that night had lasted only three hours, so I felt a bit grumpier than the happy occasion requires. How- ever, the buoyant crowd cheered me up and got me going. When the start sign was given, we all sped away; well, actually, at least attempts were made to do just that. Right away forward motion all but stopped and, in the conges- tion, a few fast and furious youngsters kissed the pavement. Amazingly, no one was hurt. Our first stop in Belnem welcomed us with water and watermelon. How nice and thoughtful! In a matter of 30 minutes, Kaya International was brim- ming with runners and bikers, while the walkers walked their walk more slowly and maybe more carefully as well. I noticed that the cyclists (400- something) fairly quickly overwhelmed the walkers and hikers (200-ish) in numbers. It was eerie, feeling our way in the dark on deserted streets, especially in Playa. Pretty soon, most of the large huddles dispersed, and smaller groups continued on together. Occasionally a lone runner, a cyclist or even a fever- ing youth would pass. We "Bon Dia"-ed each other in these passings, happy to see the respect for each other while participating in this event. Our little posse, ahead for a while, paused while drinking and draining at the Hato circle. Pretty soon, we caught up with various small groups and headed towards Hilltop, where we soon came upon another water and fruit station. From there we headed uphill to Karpata. An adult-themed station awaited us with choices such as sodas, fruits, soup, bread, beer and hard liq- uor. No wonder most of us decided to take a well-deserved break. I did, and Lolymar, Antonetta, Delno, Rosa, Conchita and Elizabeth even inhaled some greenish-looking energizer. As a reporter, you have to try it all. Boy, that sucker energized me! From there it was smooth sailing to Elizabeth Wigny and Delno Tromp were the founders of the Walkathon Goto. Most bikers decided to take the road uphill right after Karpata, heading directly to Rincon, but we didn't care for that long, sloping hill. Instead, we opted for the tranquility and the flamingoes of Goto Meer, and the more chal- lenging (did I mention, steep) Para Mira hill just before reaching Rincon. We arrived in Rincon, by the Catholic Church about 8:30 am, where we were treated to a hearty breakfast of soup, sandwiches with tuna and beet salad and an apple for dessert. By then, most cyclists had arrived and even some of the runners as well. One runner had started out from Belnem and managed to run all the way to Rincon! Another, a young girl, had used her scooter as transportation. Each participant of the Walk-a-thon received a cer- tificate. This event deserves an A+ for organization and fun! Bonaire’s slave era, commemorated by Sunday’s Walk-a-Thon, began in the 1600s, when African slaves were forced to work on plantations up North on the island during the rainy season, then to harvest salt from the Southern salt flats during the dry months. Salt was critical to preserving food, since refrigeration was not a possibility in those days. The slaves lived in Rincon, but when working the saltpans, they had to walk every Monday morning from Rincon to the Southern ponds, where they “slaved” the week away, while sleeping alfresco at night. Come Saturday morning, it was time for the trek home to Rincon. It wasn't until 1850 that the slaves received more appropriate shelter in the form of the cur- rent white-washed huts. These were – and remain -- tiny dwellings with even tinier entrances, where a man couldn't stand tall. Supposedly they could ac- Lensink family and stretching friend commodate up to six workers. Nowadays, the slave huts have been restored and stand there as a harsh symbol of Bonaire's re- pressive colonial era. 2016 Walkathon Statistics: Slavery was abolished in 1863. It meant the tem- porary halt of the salt industry but also, more im- portantly, the end of exploitation of human beings. 900 tickets sold. Most ever. th That was then; now, the 14 Walk-a-thon com- memorates, just like the 13 Walk-a-thons before, these lengthy slave pilgrimages from home to work Fastest walker: Nazario Alberto and back. Karen Bastiaensen-Gilmour; photos by Laura DeSalvo Fastest biker: Batista-Peña Hensley participates in all Walk-a-thons

Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 11 students, they began to We also learn to be more independent with search for a larger the skills you learn while doing LEGO Edu- space to accommodate cation.” their current homework guidance project. They “KC is more personal than other places. found it. It's also their They figure out our personal situation and they help us individually.” home now. “We feel welcome at KC and love using KID'S COLLEGE ON BONAIRE Besides providing LEGO Education, since it improves our (Part Two of two) homework guidance, grades. Also we feel better about ourselves Kid's College offers and have a great time while learning here." KID'S COLLEGE: Dutch as a second lan- Brenda and John make sure the students A new way of assisting students who guage (Nederlands als are at the center of learning by focusing on struggle in their first three years of HAVO/ tweede taal: NT2) with the individual's needs and strengths. By VWO (higher level learning) or during the aid of two excellent using the book, Leren Leren, Ik leer beter their four years of MAVO and VMBO Dutch textbooks: Hotel leren (Learning to learn, I Learn to Learn (lower level learning), with a focus on Hallo for younger kids Better), students improve their study skills. homework guidance and improving Dutch and De Opmaat for According to John, instructors should direct language skills. The student's personality, older ones. Both books their attention first to teach how to learn. abilities, motivation and needs are at the connect well with the center of learning. world kids love and After children are able to enhance their John guiding the children like. Also, by using the study abilities, John and Brenda focus on ll kids want to learn!" That’s interactive LEGO Edu- discussing progress with the kids and their "A quite a bold statement, but not so cation series, students parents, always remaining positive, finding according to John van 't Hof, cofounder of teacher there. They became a couple and get hands-on practice with what they've out possible behavior issues and connecting Kid's College. He explains: "Kids just need adopted a young local boy. At that point, learned in theory. Together in small groups, with their lives in order to increase motiva- to learn how to learn. The problem here on Brenda decided to take a break from teach- using Lego blocks, the kids work in the ar- tion. Action plans, created by Kid's College, Bonaire is that they don't know how to re- ing at SGB so that she could spend time eas of Nature and Technique, Dutch Lan- the students and their parents, are evaluated search, how to read, how to study vocabu- instructing their child. Not long after, a local guage, Arithmetic and Mathematics, or Hu- every three months. When necessary, lary, how to create a book collage and so on. mom approached her for help with her man and Society. changes are made and carried out. We, as educators, need to provide them with school-aged children to improve their Eng- Kid’s College students come from a vari- the right tools in order to stimulate their lish skills. Brenda didn't have to think twice. ety of countries – the Netherlands Antilles, When asked about their future plan of natural desire to learn.” She agreed immediately. That was the infor- the Netherlands proper, India, Norway, and Kid's College, Brenda concludes, "Our phi- mal beginning of their after-school program Canada -- with linguistic backgrounds to losophy is to make children feel good about Brenda Brouwer, the other cofounder for Bonaire’s school children that she and match. One thing these youngsters have in themselves. When children are motivated, of Kid's College, adds, "First of all, it's John had already begun to discuss. They common: they seem to enjoy improving their self-confidence improves, and so will important to find a way to connect with each formally opened Kid's College in October learning and language skills while feeling their grades. We want to continue this way pupil's environment; show interest in their 2015. comfortable and at home at Kid's College. of thinking and hope that our place remains personalities, hobbies and other interests. a second home for our students. A place Brenda and John feel passionate about Here is some of what they have to say about Teaching is not only providing information where they are the center." about subject matters. What’s most impor- assisting Bonaire’s students with their Kid's College: Contact homework and with improvement of their tant is to build up a pupil's confidence and "Brenda and John teach us to learn. They Brenda Brouwer and John van 't Hoff weak skill areas, particularly with the Dutch motivation." help us with our homework, and we get a lot Kaminda Lagoen 50B language. Brenda enjoys tutoring the of attention. After finishing our homework, Kralendijk, Bonaire CN Brenda and John met at SGB younger kids, while John guides the older we can do something of our own choice.” Email: [email protected] (Scholengemeenschap Bonaire), our local ones. With the needs of their own child in Story & photo by Karen Bastiaensen- high school) where John formerly served as mind and the possibility of adding more principal while Brenda was an English “The teachers help us to get things done. Gilmour

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most likely environmental costs as well. Cruise ships generate waste streams, such as sewage, plastics, hazardous ma- CRUISIN' AND TOURIN' – terials, ballast water, and so on, which KRALENDIJK NORTH may result in damage to the reef, fish CRUISIN' and TOURIN' – NORTH, and other marine life (researchgate.net). Part 2 of 2 Here at this point, Para Mira, which onaire is located approximately 50 means Stop and Look, you can look down B miles from Venezuela. We even at Rincon. Rincon means corner in Span- have a Venezuelan consulate here. On ish. It's the oldest village in the Dutch your left side you can see Klein Bonaire, Caribbean. The approximately 3,000 in- which is translated Little Bonaire. It's a habitants of Rincon are a closely-knit wonderful place for snorkeling and group of people. And they are active in diving. Just take the water taxi . . . . keeping their past history and culture Anybody in the bus who loves diving? alive. In fact, on April 30, “Dia di (day Nobody? . . . . What about snorkeling? . . . of) Rincon” is celebrated here so that we . No hands? Well, I guess I won't be can all enjoy the local culture, music and boring you with too many dive and food. In the 1500s, the Spanish settled snorkel stories then, since they won't be of down here because they liked the fertile much interest to you. valley and the cooling trade winds. Also, the Spanish settlers felt protected from

pirates here. . . . Notice the large Luckily Bonaire offers, besides water Catholic church in the center of town. activities such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, sailing, fishing View of the harbor looking north and kayaking, also possibilities for cy- On Bonaire we have many other relig- cling and hiking. For wine-rs and diners, ions too: Christian Protestant -- Evangeli- our restaurant and bar scene is quite ex- cal, Seventh Day Adventist, Mormon, Je- tensive . . . .Who's all going to have lunch hovah’s Witnesses – also Jewish and Mus- in one of the beautiful seaside restaurants lim, or you can even start your own relig- after our tour? . . . . Oh, nobody? Yeah, I ion if you'd like. . . . What is that about understand the ship serves up a gargan- The Donald? No, he probably wouldn't tuan buffet. Yummm! be happy living here with all these differ- ent religions, and I don't think it's allowed

to build a wall around Bonaire . . . . No One of the downsides of cruise tour- sir, we won't be visiting the Cadushi Dis- ism is that the majority of tourists aren't tillery. . . . How do I like my liquor? willing or rather aren't financially able Straight up! . . . Just joking. . . . . Whether to spend money outside of their ship. we have a chocolate factory on the is- They might spend a few dollars in the land? I wish. souvenir shops, at an ice cream parlor or coffee shop near the ports. In fact, Cruise tourism does bring some these stores might be the select few money to certain local business, the which benefit directly from cruise ship vendors near the port for example, but revenue. Most of today's cruise lines At the cruise ship dock it comes at a reasonably high cost, qua make sure to accommodate their pas- infrastructure and environment. Are sengers' wishes from start to finish of we, on Bonaire, confident that the the voyage, meaning that all ship meals you'll see the erosion and you can also eat here. . . . No, it's not allowed to exit spot fossils embedded in the limestone. the bus in order to take pictures, but it is cruise ship industry really benefits us? and entertainment are included in the Any questions about this interesting piece ok to photograph them from inside the The tour operators sure are! And most price (ukessays.com). of geological history? . . . Nope. . . . How bus. . . . Oh yes, it's fine to open your win- love what they're doing: advertising our much a gallon of milk costs? What does dow so you can take better photos. . . . No dushi Bonaire! These prickly bushes you see on both this have to do with the price of fish? sir, it's not a good idea to crawl through sides of the road are called Cossie Sorry, m'am, let's stick to the topic at the window. You will scare the flamingoes “Masha danki,” which means thanks a Bushes. They play an important part in hand. away and all passengers of this bus as lot, for your participation and attention. Bonaire's ecology. Goats and donkeys, well. . . . What the pink dots out on the You've all been very dushi people, and I who munch on all green leaves, tend to Cruise Tourism in the Caribbean does lake are? Take a guess. . . . No, they're hope you had a joyful tour. And remember, avoid these, because of the spines . . . . not always provide money into the not naked people. Take a look at those Tipping is not a bar in China (thanks, Have I ever caught a goat or donkey nib- three flamingoes. See, they’re in a line, Beach Bar for that funny remark, and no bling on these bushes? No, I haven't. . . . pockets of small business owners. But and with their legs they're stomping the local economy does likely benefit S., I don't actually say that, though .Yes sir, you're right, that's a goat eating along, trying to loosen up the food so they sometimes I wish I could:)). from the Cossie. He must be really des- indirectly. While the number of cruise can eat. It looks they're exercising on the perate. Well, it is awfully dry this year. passengers in the Caribbean is growing, treadmill, right? Look, Joshua just spotted two parakeets. daily spending per passenger, according Danki for that dollar sir, and yes, I'll make sure to split it with Joshua. We call them prikichis. They're both on to The Nassau Guardian, decreased some The main food source for flamingos is top of the Cadushi cactus, cuddling each 20% over the last few years. Blame it Whoopie! brine shrimp, which in turn eat the algae, other. . . . You can't see them? Just follow on the all-inclusive packages offered by and that produces pink pigments. During (Thanks to S. F. for her Bonaire guid- my finger, right there. They're green, with the cruise lines, maybe also on the digestion, these pigments break down, get yellow heads, and they seem to be kissing. ing lessons. Any mistakes made in these generally weakened economy absorbed, and turn flamingos from white last two columns are entirely mine. On . . . Still not able to see 'm? Well, here's a (researchgate.net). to pink. . . . No, we don’t usually eat them. picture of a prikichi. . . . No, they're not purpose I omitted parts of the North edible. Who loves to hear a little history Tour since I didn't want to expose all about Bonaire's geology? . . . . No one? The lake you see on the left side is As cruise ships seem to grow larger of our company's secrets in Cruisin' and Well, I'm going to tell you anyway. Here called Goto Lake. It contains brackish (such as those of the Princess Cruise Tourin'.)  at the overhang of limestone, you can water, which is sea water, seeping into the Lines), it becomes necessary to improve detect how our island rose out of the lake through the porous coral, mixed with local infrastructure, especially at the Story & photos by ocean in different stages, due to volcanic rain water. This area is protected by in- port site, but the roads, sidewalks and Karen Bastiaan Gil- action and movement of tectonic plates. ternational treaty. bike paths also become an issue. This more This road on which we are now driving means that further investments may be used to be the coastline. Look closely and Our Greater Caribbean flamingoes like

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Manuel in the garden Small maishi (sorghum) field

The author and Manuel at the entrance

ebruary 25th was the official used in the gardens. As a result, plants F opening by Deputy Silberie of the are flourishing even though the island is Botanical Garden of Bonaire. Environ- primarily dry. mentalist pioneer and educator Manuel, During the tour you will hear about of the Stichting Ecologisch Bonaire, soil regeneration, micro organisms, welcomed officials and well wishers on composting, environmental technology this grand occasion. and bio-fertilizers. Manuel explained that Bonaire has a lot of algae which is The garden, which is located along the extremely important for the type of soil road to Rincon, just north of the road to we have here. It can help you create a Seru Largu, is open to the public Mon- balanced soil and healthy plants. By days to Sundays from 10am to 4pm. studying the eco-physiology, and from Tours are $10 for adults, children $5. there the biotechnology from the algae, The botanical garden is run on the he is learning about the structure of the principles of permaculture, medicinal algae and its metabolisms. herbs and organic agriculture. When asked why is this subject of Permaculture is a system of agricul- algae so important to him, he answered, The setup to make cooking gas “It grows easily everywhere here on tural and social design principles cen- cus included the use of different ma- sit a few moments and take in the tered around using the patterns and fea- Bonaire and it provides a natural source of protein for humans and animals. Al- nures from cows, donkeys, goats and beauty of the gardens and the nature tures observed in natural ecosystems. even iguanas. surrounding it. Manuel and his partner During your tour, Manuel will fully gae is also a good fertilizer for poor Demonstrations of other sustainable were kind enough to provide us with demonstrate these principles and how soils and important for photosynthesis.” planting methods showed how to use fabulous tasty and healthy edibles that you can use them in your own garden. Further into the tour, he explained how certain plants can even help purify recycled bottles, paper shreds, old tree had just been picked from the garden. Medicinal herbs is an area that inter- waste water (kloaka). trunks and pipes. It was also explained This tour is a must for those interested ests many people. There is an abun- how to use old animal bones to provide in creating their own sustainable and dance of plants that can be grown in The topics of the mosquito borne dis- eases Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya much needed minerals to balance your eco-friendly garden. Students alike will your own garden and Manuel elaborates garden soil. benefit from this tour as it provides sus- on how to grow them and what they can were also brought up and Manuel The tour was full of interesting infor- tainable solutions for future generations be beneficial for. showed what can be done to assist in the elimination of mosquitoes in your own mation regarding the type of plants that in Bonaire. Call for Organic agriculture is a form of agri- yard with a few simple, easy and afford- provide nutritional benefits in the form more information: 795- culture that relies on techniques such as able techniques. of vitamins. The garden even provides a 2328 or 786-3370. crop rotation, green manure, compost, Other topics were biomass, which is natural cooking gas system for the Story & photos by and biological pest control. These prin- kitchen stove. Angliet, Nature lover ciples and techniques are being widely compost where microbiology processes bring soil into balance. This area of fo- After the tour, it is wonderful to just

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Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 15 # DAY NAME Time in Port Cruise Line CLOSE-IN EVENTS Cruise Ship Schedule 33 7-03-16 Royal Princess 1200-1900 Princess Mondays, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28- 34 7-03-16 Azura TBA P&O CIEE Free Fish ID Courses— More on page 7 35 8-03-16 Star Pride 0700-2200 Windstar

36 9-03-16 Aida Diva 0800-1800 AIDA Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day –PARTY! 37 10-03-16 Star Legend 0700-2359 Windstar

38 11-03-16 Serenade of the 0800-1700 Royal Caribbean Sunday, March 20--Day of mind- Seas ful meditation from 2-5pm This REGULAR EVENTS 39 13-03-16 Star Legend 0700-2100 Windstar experience will focus on offering a Tanki Maraka Heritage Park and 40 Open Air Museum. Site of an American 16-03-16 Oosterdam 0800-1800 HAL safe and nurturing setting to begin or expand on your meditation prac- soldiers’ camp during WWII. Self guided 41 17-03-16 Westerdam 0700-1900 HAL tour with excellent signage. After leaving tice, and will foster a stronger con- Kralendijk on the Rincon Road watch for 42 18-03-16 Thomson 0700-1300 Thomson nection between body, mind and sign to the park on the right. Driveway to Celebration spirit through non-judgmental and entrance just a short distance. Free entry. pm. Tel. +599-786-6816, +599-701- 796 - 5681 patient practice. Bring a yoga mat, Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours 1982. A Forsa training school. towel, pillow and pad of paper and $21 (includes tax). Discounts for resi- CLUBS and MEETINGS nd th dents and local people. Tel. 717-8489, Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 pen. Please feel free to invite a 540-9800. Mondays Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Kaya friend. Price is $35 for the after- Soldachi Tours—See the Real Bonaire • Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9 am. Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. For more noon, email and be transported back in time. Learn Meet the goats, see milking, and more. information call 510-0710. [email protected] about the history, culture and nature by $10 includes tea. Kids $5. 786-6950- Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, ——————————————- Bonaireans from Rincon. Call Maria Also on Wednesdays & Fridays. 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach Re- Koeks for more information: 796-7870, •Happy Hour at Captain Don’s Habi- sort in Peter Hughes meeting room up- 717-6435. tat Bar. The books of Bonaire’s dive stairs above the dive shop. All Rotarians Parke di Libertat -Park-playground pioneer, Captain Don, will be available: welcome. Call Gregory Obersi 785-9446. and canteen (formerly Dare to Care Island Adrift, Shangri-la, Sea Trauma Toastmasters Club meets every two Park) Behind the hospital. Open Mon- and the newest book, Reef Windows. weeks. For more information call Crusita day-Saturday 8am-7pm. Free entry. 5:30-7pm. Tel. 717-8290. de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. Saturdays Wednesdays Sunday, March 20 at the Bonaire • CHURCH SERVICES •Marshe di Playa (Bonaire Duodero)- Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. See Earthship 9-4 $65 advance sale Every Saturday, 8am-noon, Jong Bon- Monday for more information. Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: aire, locally made and grown products. •12-step meeting (AA/NA). Every ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wilhelmina; Sunday service-10 am in Dutch. Rincon, •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Mar- Wednesday at Bonaire Basics, Kaya Korona #47. Walk in from 18:45, starts Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday service- ket) First Saturday of the month, at 8:30am in Papiamentu/Dutch. Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next at 19:15, ends at 20:30. Feel free to mail Call 700-5773 or 701-2302 Children’s club-every Saturday from to Aquamarin School, 8am to 1pm. [email protected] or [email protected] for more 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the —————————————— • Tera Kora Ranch Market—2nd & information. church.) Contact: [email protected] last Saturdays- local produce, clothes, Sunday, March 27—Easter Sun- • or [email protected] food, games for kids, 2nd hand items Echo offers free (donation-based) Pub- day lic Conservation Tours at 4:30. No res- International Bible Church, Kaya • Monthly Cultural Market at Man- ervation needed. Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ gazina di Rei—Usually the last Satur- For optimal birding, you can also book a Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. Monday, March 28—Easter Mon- day of the month, 8am-1pm. See the private tour by calling 701-1188 or Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service in day—holiday real Bonaire: traditional music, crafts, English; 10:45am-Sunday school for all emailing: [email protected]. local produce, Creole kitchen, educa- Please give at least one day's notice. ages. Tuesday 7pm-Adult Bible study tional presentations. Mangazina di Rei Private tours are $25/person with 2 per- class. 717-8377 for more info or ride Sunday, April 3—38th Annual is on the Rincon Road, at the eastern son minimum. [email protected] Kontest di Fli (kite contest), 8am- entrance to Rincon. Free entrance •Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk 8pm at the ball field behind Kooy- • Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Garage (STCB) presents an informative slide – Services, Sunday at 8am and 7pm in man. Fun for all. Sale (Pakus di Pruga)—every Satur- show: Sea Turtles of Bonaire, at 8pm, Papiamentu. 717-8332. day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador every 2nd and 4th Wednesday. STCB Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol- To enter, sign up at Flamingo Book Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris presentation will be taking place up- Saturday at 6pm in English. Mass in Store on Kaya Grandi, phone 717- Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs stairs at Yellow Submarine Dive Shop, Papiamentu on Sunday at 9am and 6pm. 6586. Come to see all the incredible on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the La- Kaya Playa Lechi 24 courtesy of Dive 717-4211. kites made by individuals, friend or goen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Friends. Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): family groups. Fun for all. Snacks, •Last Saturday of the month – donate •Fridays Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, foods and household items to Food drinks, music. Bank (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. See from 9:30am-2pm at Van den Tweel Monday for more information Supermarket Z Rei is on the i • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS Company’s warehouse on Kaya Indus- Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the tria, Second Saturday of the month, 7-9 view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Featuring Giant, Bikkel and Golden Lion bikes pm. (Always call to make sure it’s on: about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from the

Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Snacks and tast- 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Parts and accessories for all brands ing of six wines for $10 per person. Chichi i Tan Museum. Step into the of bikes and scooters •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, 2:30-6 past—a typical old Bonairean home, Beautiful Bike Clothes, shoes pm, Landhuis De Tuin on the road to furnishings and garden. Tuesdays, All type of house and car keys Lac Bai. Info: 786-0150 Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays. 10am- duplicated 3pm. 1st Sunday of month, live per- Sundays formances of local musicians, arts & Kaya Grandi #61 crafts. Free but donations appreciated. “The blue building” •Landhuis DeTuin- Real Jamaican Kaya Melon #4, behind Rose Inn in Call 717-8545 BBQ on the terrace of the land house Rincon. 786-6420/78-7842 in the quiet countryside. Jerk Chicken, Open: 8:30-12:30, 2:00-5:30 BBQ Chicken, Seafood Curry, Veggie Washington-Slagbaai National Park Dish, Child’s plate, Bread Pudding. On Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Web: www.bonairefreewieler.com the road to Lac Bai – Kaminda Lac daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Email: [email protected] #101. Follow the signs, 12 noon to 6 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 or Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016

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AIRLINES Divi Divi Air- Bonaire’s “on time airline” with 16 flights a day between RE/MAX Paradise Homes is your one-stop-shop Bonaire and Curaçao. Your first choice for inter-island travel. Reserve early for Selling and Buying real estate; Purchasing an to ensure a seat. existing business; Commercial or residential devel- opment; Holiday rentals and Long term rentals. See AUTOMOBILE DEALER page 3. Check out Auto City Bonaire for the widest selection of new car brands on Bonaire including Chevrolet, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Subaru. Used cars too. Complete service department. Hertz rentals. Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and insurance services. If you BANK want a home or to invest in Bonaire, ORCO Bank offers one-on-one attention, personal stop in and visit. Ad on back page banking. Each client is a person, not a number. The office is the historic building at Kaya Grandi 48. RESTAURANTS

Bobbejans– Bonaire’s quintessential “rib joint” not only has some of the best BEAUTY ribs but tasty extras like Gado-Gado, pork chops and fries. Open Friday night Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials and facial waxing. Great and weekends only. new shop on Kaya Grandi. Walk-in service too. Find them on Facebook. La Balandra at The Harbour Village Resort offers BIKES Bonaire’s most spectacular setting. Superb cuisine, De Freewieler sells bikes and all kinds of bike accessories. They do profes- top notch service. Eat on the deck or with your feet in sional repairs on almost anything on two wheels. Have your keys made the sand. here too. Breeze ‘n Bites at the Den Laman Apartments. Provides a memorable seaside dining experience with fine food. Specializing in Fresh Seafood and DENTURE REPAIR Select Meats. Happy Hour 4-6 pm. All Denture Lab—for the best denture care by an experienced professional. Repairs while you wait. Next to Botika Korona on Kaya J. G. Hernandez. Pasa Bon Pizza—Bonaire’s quality pizza-Best ingredients, best baking and best taste. Great salads and lasagna too. Eat in or take away. ON and IN the WATER Budget Marine has what anyone with a boat needs, and if it’s not in stock RETAIL they can order it quickly. You can also find special hardware for general use Dushi Shoes & Dive Friends Shops – featuring Clarks, Guess, DC Shoes, and components for solar and wind electric systems. Ad on page 11. Reefs – as well as Tee Shirts for men and women. Dive Friends has four dive schools and three retail shops so you always get the best deals and can be assured of top notch training. Remodeled shop, The Tung Fong Store is a great asset to everyone on Bonaire because it Dushi Style on Kaya Grandi and new dive retail shop at the roundabout in stocks so many thing we want: clothes, hardware, food, auto and bike sup- Hato. plies. If you don’t see it… ask for it. They probably have it. See page 18.

GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Green Label has everything you need to start or maintain your garden. They Penny Lane is Bonaire’s first upscale fash- can design, install and maintain it and offer plants, irrigation supplies and gar- ion consignment store. Buy fashionable, top den chemicals. Off Kaya Industria, behind Lucky Supermarket. See pg. 2 brand clothing, high quality toys and more for a fraction of their original price. See page 11 LIQUORS, WINES and MORE The Wine Barrel has one of the island’s widest selec- SECURITY tion of wines and spirits at Bonaire’s new “In Spot,” Special Security Services will provide that extra measure of protection when the South Pier Mall. It’s a classy bar/bistro in the eve- you need it. Always reliable. See page 15. ning and sells a wide selection of alcoholic beverages in the day, See ad on the back page. STORAGE The Storehouse (Mangazina in Papiamentu) offers Secure Storage for Vehicles, Household Items, Diving and Sporting Gear, Business Files or OPTICIAN Inventory. Across from the northern hotel row. Buena Vista Optics is Bonaire’s most up-to-date place to get eyeglasses or contact lenses. The combination of experienced personnel and advanced SHIPPING equipment and technology make it a top value. Rocargo Freight Air and sea shipments in/out of Bonaire. Customs agents. Professional and effi- PHOTOGRAPHER cient. FedEx agent. What would we do without Bonaire’s most creative above or underwater video and still photogra- their superb services? See ad on page 5 pher for the wedding or other important events in your life. Drone pho- tography too. ScubaVision, recently renamed Bonaire Vision Films & Photo, has a new website at www.bonairevisionfilms.com. SUPERMARKETS

TOP Supermarket— Conveniently located downtown at the old Cultimara location. Featuring a com- plete selection including liquors, fresh Regular repeat advertisers get meat, fruit and vegetables. See page 2.

listed free in the Shopping, WATER TAXI Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di Amor. Hotel or downtown pickup The only water taxi to Klein Bonaire with an easy on/off Service and Dining Guide built-in ramp at Bonaire Nautico (It Rains Fishes Restaurant) See pg. 19

Bonaire Reporter- March 7-21, 2016 Page 17 The Animal Shelter Bonaire is a refuge for dogs and cats that can no longer be cared for by their owners, have been abandoned, or were born in the wild and brought in by concerned citizens and tourists. The Shelter also offers a grooming and boarding place for cats and dogs. There is a gift shop on the premises to help raise money to sustain the Shelter.

Join BON DOET on the 11th and 12th of March the biggest volunteer event on Bonaire!

ach year BON DOET, the larg- E est volunteer event on Bonaire, MEET PETS OF THE WEEK PIM AND REEF sends a huge wave of positive energy reverberating throughout our island, im has grown up at the Animal Shelter Bonaire since he was rescued as a provement to the dog kennels roofs puppy. He’s become a very gentle, cute and fun-loving one year old guy. He leaving a massive impact on every- P and floors, to keep them safe, dry loves to play with his toys and knows how to sit on command. He is easy going and is one involved. good with other dogs. He would fit in perfectly as a family dog! The Animal Shelter Bonaire and its and healthy. If you would you like thrift shop Pakhus di Pruga are also to do something fun and have time Reef is a sweet, attentive and good looking young girl. She can sit on command and very excited to be a part of Bon Doet available to help out or show your loves to play with other dogs, toys and water. She likes outside exploring and is this year again. Pakhus di Pruga will support for the Animal Shelter Bon- friendly to everyone she meets. kick-off the celebration of the 6th edi- aire in any other way please get in If you are interested in meeting Pim and Reef and the other pets up for adoption you tion of Bon Doet on Friday morning contact. Pass by the Animal Shelter may visit the Animal Shelter Bonaire at Kaminda Lagun 26a or the 11th of March from 8am to 3 pm Bonaire at Kaminda Lagun 26 or e- call for information 717 4989/ 7014989 E-mail to animalshelter- with an amazing group of volunteers. mail to animalshelterbo- [email protected] In the afternoon from 1pm to 5pm [email protected] or call 701- and the day after on Saturday the 4989/717-4989 or call the NGO Plat- All the adoptable animals at the Animal Shelter Bonaire are 12th from 1pm to 5pm construction form Bonaire at 717-2366.  healthy, social, treated against ticks and fleas, are de-wormed, Nathalie Peterson vaccinated and micro chipped. Story & photos by Nathalie will start at the Animal Shelter Peterson Bonaire to make much needed im-

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ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Use discre- occur on a Wednesday. tion, especially if involved with someone LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Go over JUPITER AT OPPOSITION from work. Do not trust others with im- their important documents and take the his week is going to be a great time portant information. Deception is prob- time to suggest alternatives. False infor- T for observing Jupiter. On Tuesday, able if you don't use discrimination. Try to mation is likely if you listen to idle chatter March 8th, Jupiter will reach what astrono- enlist the help of those you trust in order or gossip. Drastic financial losses may be mers call opposition. When Jupiter is at to fulfill the demands being made of you. likely if you lend money. You might get opposition, it’s at its biggest and brightest Your luckiest events will occur on a behind if you spend too much time debat- for the entire year, and you can observe it Wednesday. ing senseless issues. Your luckiest events all night long. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May will occur on a Sunday. Jupiter is the largest of all the planets in 21) Entertainment should include your SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You our Sun's family and is number 5 from the whole family. Don't vacillate about asking may not be happy if members of your Sun, our Earth being number 3. Earth is, on for assistance if you need it. Nagging has family are not pulling their weight. this average 93 million miles away from the never been something that you could tol- month will be hectic. Sudden romantic Sun, whereas Jupiter’s average distance is erate, and it's once again driving you into infatuations could lead to a significant and 484 million miles. Those are pretty big a lonely state of affairs. Direct your en- prosperous connection. Someone you live numbers and because the planets are so far ergy into physical exertion. Residential with may feel totally neglected. Your away from each other, astronomers don’t moves will be favorable. Your luckiest luckiest events will occur on a Monday. often refer to the distances in the Solar Sys- events will occur on a Monday. tem using terrestrial units like miles or kilo- Jupiter also spins very fast. Of all the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. planets in the Solar System, Jupiter has the GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Take mat- meters. That would be like measuring the 21) Some of the best opportunities will shortest day, lasting only 9.8 hours. That ters in hand when it comes to dealing with distance from your house to the grocery crop up if you keep an open mind. Try to means that when Jupiter rises at sunset dur- clients or colleagues. You have a ten- store in inches or centimeters. visit friends or relatives you don't get to ing the winter months (when the sky is dark dency to think that no one else will do Instead, we use the average distance be- see often. Travel will stimulate your need for more than 12 hours), in the course of things properly. Don't blow situations out tween the Earth and the Sun as our measur- to experience exciting new things. Travel ing stick. We call that distance an astro- only one night, you can actually see the of proportion. It's time you let your true and entertaining conversation will be in- entire surface of the planet. feelings out. Your luckiest events this nomical unit or a.u. So, if we converted formative and uplifting. Your luckiest This rapid spinning has caused Jupiter to month will occur on a Sunday. our units from miles to au’s, Earth is one events will occur on a Monday. astronomical unit from the Sun and Jupiter take on an “M & M” shape, and because CANCER (June 22-July 22) Travel CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You on average is 5.2 astronomical units from Jupiter is not a solid body, Jupiter’s atmos- could bring you the adventure and excite- will easily blow situations out of propor- the Sun. phere actually spins faster at its Equator ment you require. Time to deal with insti- tion. You can receive recognition for the than it does at the Poles, making the clouds tutional environments, government agen- As Jupiter and Earth orbit the Sun, they work you've done. Get busy doing all constantly vary their distance from each form the stripes we've come to know and cies, and matters of a private nature this those things at home that you have been other. When Jupiter is at its farthest distance love. month. If you can put some work into th putting off for so long. Help elders with from us and is on the other side of the Sun On Tuesday evening, March 8 , at about home improvements, you should. Avoid their concerns. Your luckiest events this as seen from Earth, it can be as far as 6.2 an hour after sunset, Sky Park time, look purchasing expensive items. Your luckiest month will occur on a Saturday. astronomical units away. toward the east. You’ll see the question events will occur on a Tuesday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You However, once every year, Earth and mark shaped pattern of stars that represent LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Your involve- will have good ideas for home improve- Jupiter line up on the same side of the Sun the head of Leo the Lion. Directly below ment in sports or entertainment will lead ment projects. Focus on your own domes- and are a whole 2 astronomical units closer this pattern and just to the right of the trian- to new romances. You will gain valuable tic problems. You will be in the mood for to each other. Whenever this happens we gle of stars marking Leo’s tail, you will see a bright, non-twinkling light. That bright insight and knowledge through the experi- entertainment. Don't forget to read the say Jupiter is at opposition because Jupiter light is the planet Jupiter. ences you have along the way. Be honest fine print. Your luckiest events this month is opposite the Sun in the sky as seen from in your communication and don't lose will occur on a Monday. Earth. And when Jupiter is at opposition it If you look at Jupiter through even a mod- your cool if someone backs you into a est telescope, you'll see four tiny pinpoints PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Your abil- is always at its closest, brightest and best for corner. Dealing with in-laws or relatives of light which seem to extend out from Jupi- ity to be practical in business will help. viewing. will not be in your best interest. ter’s Equator. These are Jupiter’s four larg- You may have to take a short trip to visit Jupiter will be at opposition this year Luckiest events will occur on a Friday. est moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede and someone who hasn't been well. You will on Tuesday, March 8 and only 4.4 astro- VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Be aware nomical units away. So, this makes it great Callisto. Galileo first saw them through his find that social activities will be enjoyable telescope in 1610. Sometimes you’ll see of any emotional deception. Do not sign and will promote new connections. Op- for viewing in a small telescope. As planets legal contracts or documents this month. go, Jupiter is enormous. If Jupiter were hol- three on one side and one on the other, or portunities for romance will develop you can see all four on the same side. It’s Take a close look at documents be fore through group endeavors; however, the low, you could fit over 1000 Earths inside signing on the dotted line. Use your crea- it, and it has over 120 times the surface area definitely worth watching. association isn't likely to last. Your lucki- So check out Jupiter at its biggest and tive talent in order to accomplish your of the Earth. In more down to earth terms, if est events occur on a Monday.  brightest next week.  Dean Regas & goals. Social events will be favor- Jupiter were the size of a basketball, Earth Michael Thiessen James Albury able. Your luckiest events this month will would be about the size of a small marble.

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