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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1, JANUARY 1st, 2006 Four Schools Participated in Jr. Junkanoo Abaco Central Won First Place By Mirella Santillo By late afternoon on December 17 Dove Plaza was bustling with the activity of the four Junior Junkanoo groups preparing for the evening parade. Make up was being applied, final touches were being added to the costumes and butterfly wings were flut- tering next to the Abaco Central High school’s container that had been hired to transport all the bulky costumes. Some chil- dren were putting on their costumes while others were already practicing with their drums or trumpets. At nightfall a fire was lit at the back of the parking lot to warm up the drums and then the participants were lin- ing up for the parade preceded by tall and brightly colored floats displaying the themes of their group. More than 200 children from two primary schools and two high schools paraded in the evening in front of a very large crowd of spectators packed on each side of Don MacKay Boulevard. First to perform was Central Abaco Pri- mary presenting Wedding Time: Here Comes the Bride Sixth grader Wilkins Garcon, the groom, dressed in a tuxedo, and Trudy Dean, his fifth grade bride in a wedding dress, followed the banner representing a The banner of the Abaco Central High School was elaborate, colorful and brightly painted. The music and dancing were well done church, beautifully pasted and decorated and earned the school first place in the Junior Junkanoo competition held in Marsh Harbour on December 17. Four schools participated with Green Turtle Cay winning second place followed by S.C. Bootle High School and Central Abaco Primary. Please see Junknaoo Page 4 Science Conference Will Feature Santa Visits Cherokee Research Done on Abaco The second biennial science conference crocodile skeletons found in a Blue Hole, sponsored by Friends of the Environment the effect of fire on the pine woods and an will be held on January 5-7. It has sched- update on the status of the Abaco parrot plus uled a variety of scientists who will present many more topics. Call 367-2721 for de- their findings from their researched on tails. Abaco. These will include details about the Outdoor Christmas Service Draws Visitors Santa arrived in Cherokee on Christmas Eve in his sleigh but minus his reindeer. He always takes time to visit the children there each year. This was the 59th consecutive year for him to give every child a present from under the large Christmas tree in the Methodist Church yard. After he leaves, all guests are treated to a Christmas dinner, this year served in the W.W. Sands Community Center. See story on page 6. Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID Silbert Mills, Pastor of Friendship Tabernacle Church in Dundas Town, held an outdoor Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 Christmas church service on the Marsh Harbour waterfront for the benefit of our MIAMI FL 331 boating visitors and others. The service included the congregation singing of well loved Christmas carols, Scripture readings and a short sermon by Mr. Mills. The service was appreciated because many of them had no way to get to one of the area churches. Page 2 The Abaconian January 1, 2006 Junior Junknaoo Took Much Preparation These butterflies were part of the Abaco Central High School’s Junkanoo group which Second place winners, the Amy Roberts Primary School of Green Turtle Cay, has as its had a theme All Things Bright and Beautiful. All groups that participated received money theme Love Garden. The group of 53 students did an excellent job with their musical from the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Culture. Additionally, the Central Abaco schools instruments and dancing. were assisted financially by the Central Abaco District Council. AA BB AA CC OO SS HH II PP PP II NN GG M/V TRITON EXPRESS Joint Venture of M/V DUKE OF TOPSAIL United Abaco Shipping Co. & Marsh Harbour Shipping Co. * Weekly sailings from West Palm Beach and Nassau. * NEW Warehouse outside of Port Security Area. Bahamas Address: U.S. Delivery Address: When Shipping to Abaco - Remember P.O. Box AB20737 - Gulfstream Lines/Heavy Lift Services Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas ABACO SHIPPING 801 Avenue E - Riviera Beach, Fl 33404 Tel: 242-367-2091 - 242-367-3341 RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE Tel: 561-840-9393 - Fax: 561-863-3451 Fax: 242-367-2235 - 242-367-4885 General Cargo, 20' & 40' Dry and Refrigerated Containers, Contact: John Gilson [email protected] Drive on Ramps, Special Charters to the Cays. 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