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Henk Roozendaal portrait This Week’s Stories rising fever, severe headache, pain behind the Collection eyes, muscle and joint pain, abdominal pain, red Culinary Team Needs Lionfish 2 rash, nausea and vomiting. Zone (blue) Tourism Statistics 2012 3 So far in Bonaire to date no cases of chikun- European Parliament Vote 5 gunya have been reported. Both dengue and chi- Useful Gadgets-P!co Lantern 5 kungunya can be avoided if everyone is alert to Bonaire Treasure Challenge Win- eliminate standing water. For questions or more ners 5 information about vector-borne diseases, contact Duodero Market 6 is the most expensive system, per capita, in the Public Health Division of Bonaire, 717-8839 Jazz Festival Preview 7 the world. According to project leader or 717-3737 . 45 years, Washington Park 8 Franklin Blom, it cost at least €35 million. Bonaire Ambassadors 9 he Bonaire Culinary team is call- The rationale behind the system was to pro- Orco Bank is Captain Don Remembered 10 T ing all lionfish hunters. The Team tect Bonaire’s fringing coral reef from nutri- launching the Orco Captain Don–We Failed 11 will be competing for culinary honors of ents that are contained in wastewater. The Bank Chip Credit Captain Don Passes –The Island the Caribbean at the Taste of the Carib- nutrients promote algae growth that smoth- Card offering sig- Grower 11 bean* event at the Hyatt Regency in Miami ers the coral. The usual rational for a sani- nificant improve- Bon Doet Thank You 12 at the end of this month. tary sewage system is for public health. ment in protection and security when using the Barracuda Sprint Championships 15 Team manager Floris van Loo of Rum The long awaited project opening was card. With the chip you get more secure access New Instructor Training Center at Runners Restaurant says: “In the compe- delayed by about 18 months. Currently, to all chip-ready countries (e.g. European coun- Harbour Village 19 tition, Team Bonaire needs to showcase our about 900 homes and hotels are hooked up tries). local culinary identity with an international to the treatment plant inland near LVV. The If you have a credit card with Orco Bank, visit Departments flair. The chefs and bartender will be com- trenching work was extensive and more the downtown branch to pick up your Chip Flotsam & Jetsam 2 peting in 13 different competitions in three buildings still have to be connected to the Credit Card. The current credit card will be de- On the Island Since-Popo & Ingrid days. It would be extremely funny if Team system in the first phase of the project. activated as of September 1, 2014. Interested in Morales 4 Bonaire can show our stuff in Miami, The new waste water purification plant is an Orco Bank Chip Credit Card? Please visit the Word On The Street 7 where the whole lionfish nightmare started. now in use on a permanent basis after a trial bank branch to apply. Masthead 8 But to do this we need lionfish. After be- run. The installation of the sewerage lines Sudoku Puzzle, Answer 8 ing cleaned, vacuumed and flash frozen we was complicated in some places due to the The Miss Bonaire Foundation has an- Picture Yourself NewJersey, US 9 can take it to Miami and prepare a fantastic “clip limestone” and hard soil. Rerouting nounced that registration is open for appli- Do You Know-Manta Rays 19 ceviche to knock the socks off the judges! the lines from septic tanks under or near the cants for Miss Bonaire 2014. Applicants must be Classifieds 13 According to the rules of the event, we buildings was often complex. In a departure between 17 and 24 years old. Sign up by June 30 Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset need enough lionfish to prepare the dish from usual practice homeowners and busi- with Karman Frans or Julina Felida, 782-7216 Times, Moon Phase 13 to serve 400 people. We really hopes that nesses did not have to pay for the hookup to and by email: [email protected]. More Shopping & Dining Guides 14 Bonaire’s lionfish hunters can help the the main sewer line. (See “Word On The information is on Facebook: What’s Happening, 16 Bonaire Team win a gold medal. www.facebook.com/Missbonaire. Street,” page 7, for a recent financial devel- Bonaire Sky Park (Summer Skies) 17 Please hunt and bring all your lionfish opment.) The Stars Have It ( Astrology) 17 to Rum Runners Restaurant at Habitat According to Mr. Blom it is a historic The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season Pet of the Week– Smiley 18 daily between noon and 11 pm. For more development because the sewage treatment began Sunday, June 1, with a warning that Shelter News—Ayo Hanny 18 information call: +599 7861508.” plant contributes directly to the economy of there is no way of knowing what the true
*At Taste of the Caribbean 2014 (June 28 the island. “We make a living out of dive impact of the season will be. Dennis Feltgen tourism (that features Bonaire’s reef sys- – July 2) over 10 teams from the Caribbean of the National Hurricane Center in Miami How to contact us compete in a hot food/culinary team competi- tem). For Bonaire it’s important to conserve said notwithstanding predictions of a “slow” Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- tion, bartender competition and pastry compe- the underwater park as much as possible.” season, “It takes only one storm hitting your book. Press “Like” tition. Each participating team represents a area for it to make it a bad year, regardless of The Publisher: George DeSalvo Caribbean island which has held individual The Bonaire Island Government is the number of storms that are forecast in the posting information about dengue and [email protected] competitions to select their national team. seasonal outlook.” Bonaire almost never ex- Each team is composed of two senior chefs, chikungunya. Dengue and chikungunya are Phone 786-6125 periences the full force of a hurricane, but the The Editor: Laura DeSalvo one junior chef, one bartender, a pastry chef mosquito-borne diseases. Providing infor- effects of passing storms can cause huge [email protected] and a manager. mation to the public about protective meas- Phone 786-6518 ures against vector-borne diseases is impor- waves and calms. Box 407, Bonaire, A large part of Kralendijk, from the tant because these are communicable dis- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Dutch Caribbean coastal strip to several hundred meters eases that cannot be vaccinated against. ministration has forecast eight to 13 named Story tip, question or idea: inland was connected to a vacuum sew- Most vector diseases are transmitted from storms and three to six hurricanes. The hurri- [email protected] cane season continues through to November Phone 786-6518 erage system at the end of last month. human to human by the mosquito Aedes It’s a milestone because previously the aegypti . The dengue mosquito can be rec- 30. Available on-line at: waste water from all houses and businesses ognized by its black body and legs with www.bonairereporter.com flowed into septic tanks, cesspits and even- white stripes. When these mosquitoes bite a Beginning soon ESPN Radio will launch Printed Every Fortnight, tually through the soil into the sea. person infected with the dengue virus they in Bonaire. It could not be a better time for this On-line every day, 24/7 The sewage system (kloaka) project re- become the carrier of the virus. When some- new radio station since the World Cup is begin- Next edition printing on Sunday, June 22, 2014 quired an investment of tens of millions of one becomes infected with either disease ning. ESPN Bonaire will be at 107.5 FM. Story and Ad deadline: euros paid from EU development funds. It they get symptoms such as sudden rapidly (Continued on page 3) Friday, June 20, 2014
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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) Blok sent to the Second Chamber. Tourism is the main- ESPN Bonaire will bring the highest level Since the start of the RCN in 2010 when stay of Bonaire’s economy. worldwide sports content and a full cover- Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba became The latest statistics for the age of local sports to our island. Bonaire is public entities of the Netherlands, the size Caribbean Netherlands are the first Caribbean island to start ESPN of the personnel steadily grew from 488 in two years old (2012), but operations. ESPN is a Disney company. 2010 to 584 in 2011 and 633 in 2012. In offer a view into Bonaire’s 2013, the number stood at 665. situation. These are prelimi- Charles Vos has The figure includes the Caribbean Nether- nary figures. The figures are been named the new lands Police Force, which was in dire need compared with the figures of general manager of of strengthening as it was understaffed at previous years published by Divi Flamingo the time of the Netherlands Antilles, as well the islands’ tourist offices. Beach Resort & as other services and departments on the Casino in Bonaire. islands. In 2012, 112,000 tourists An accomplished came by plane to the Carib- hotelier in The Neth- More than 200 peo- bean Netherlands: 40% from The Netherlands and 20% from the US. Of these tourists erlands, where he ple have shown interest 82,000 flew to Bonaire, 19,000 to St. Eustatius and 11,000 to Saba. worked for 20 years, he relocated to Bonaire in becoming police offi- In 2012, 82,000 tourists came to Bonaire by plane, a significant increase from the three years ago. He comes to Divi Resorts cers in the Dutch Carib- 70,000 arriving in 2010. from The Sand Dollar Condominium Resort bean, a press release Most tourists who flew to Bonaire in 2012 came from The Netherlands (39%) and the US in Bonaire, where he was manager. stated. In recent weeks the (24%). Dutch tourists also include those coming from St. Eustatius and Saba. Tourists from Vos is also vice president of the Bonaire Dutch Caribbean Police Curaçao (14%) and Aruba (3%) are listed separately. The distribution is mainly similar to Hotel and Tourism Association Force (KPCN) held a re- that from 2009 and 2010, but the percentage American tourists is slightly lower than the (BONHATA) and a board member of cruitment campaign for percentage the TCB published in 2009 and BONHATA published in 2011. Most flights STINAPA, the NGO that manages Bonaire aspiring police officers. came from or went to Curaçao, Aruba, Amsterdam, Atlanta and Houston. In 2012 Bonaire National Marine Park and Washington Slag- The Force was looking for had no direct flights to and from St. Eustatius and Saba. baai National Park. candidates for the two-year police officer training which starts in October. The theme The tourists who flew to Bonaire in 2012 stayed on the island for an average of seven THE HAGUE—In 2013 Dutch minis- is: “Do you have the guts? We have the nights. One in 10 were day-trippers (no overnight stays) and more than half of the tourists tries for the Caribbean spent €227.4 mil- job!” stayed for one to seven nights on Bonaire. Only 7% stayed 14 nights. lion on the islands, in the form of extraor- dinary remittances (“bijzondere uitkerin- According to a preliminary estimate In 2013 Bonaire had almost 340 tourist accommodations of which 40% were villas, 32% gen”), an increase compared to the €187.5 by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) apartments, 14% hotels and resorts and 14% holiday homes. The total capacity was around million that was spent in 2012. Wow! the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 5,500 beds. Most beds were offered in the hotels and resorts (48%), followed by villas with Bonaire was US $364.2 million in 2012. 24%. Apartments offered 19% of the beds, and holiday homes 10%. THE HAGUE--The number of em- As the island counted 16,975 residents ployees of the National Government Ser- that year, the GDP per capita was Bonaire has a natural roadstead and two large piers. In 2012 Bonaire had no regular ferry. vice for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba equivalent to $21,000 ($23,000 adjusted). In 2012, around 880 recreational craft moored in Bonaire. These stayed for an average of (Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederand-RCN) The GDP per capita of Bonaire is 13.4 days and had an average of 3.1 passengers on board. Most boats came from or went to has gradually grown from 488 in 2010 to slightly lower than that of Curaçao, St. Curaçao. There were around 100 cruise ships, with an average of 1,550 passengers on 665 in 2013. This was stated in the 2013 Maarten and Aruba. On these islands the board. Most cruise ships arrived from Aruba for a last stop. The potential supply of day Annual Report of Business Operations of GDP per capita is respectively $28,000, trippers by ship exceeded that of the number of tourists flying to Bonaire. It is not clear the Dutch Government that the Minister of $33,000, and $36,000. how many tourists from the cruise ships actually got off board in 2012. (Source RCN). Housing and the Government Sector Stef (Continued on page 19)
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Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Page 3 was born on Curacao on June I started working in maintenance at “I 16th, 1952. Both my parents Habitat with Captain Don, and Ingrid got came from Venezuela. My mother came a job at the Botica in Playa. We had four to Curacao with her mother when she was more children: Adolfo, Ramonia, Rafino just a little girl. She was from Puerto and Jacqueline. After work and during the Cumarebo, a fishermen’s village founded weekends we were busy at the kunuku till in the 1600s as a population of black peo- late in the evening. We had all kinds of ple who had escaped from Curacao. My trees - big fruit trees - and at a certain time father was born on a kunuku in the out- I only worked at home on the kunuku. back, in Paraguaná, a peninsula only 27 Around 1995 we opened ‘Hoffi Ambi- kilometers south of Aruba where nature is ente’ to the public: a small restaurant just like on Bonaire, dry with a lot of where people could come and eat on re- cacti. From the time I was 12 until 17 I quest. It was a lovely little place under the lived there in the bush. There was noth- shade of the trees, very rustic, with a cool ing; it was a place where money was use- breeze. We would make hotchpotches and less. We waited for the rain to plant and stews with fish or beef or pork with kale, we would live off kabritu, cow, rabbit and bok choy and chard. Ingrid was the chef chickens. Once a month my uncle and and our daughters, Arelis, Charlotte and other people from the village would go by Ramonia, served at the tables. The people bus – a very old bus - on a seven-hour would have a great time. It was a very drive to the ‘nearest’ town to buy rice and homey ambiance and the food was so other groceries we needed. Except for good. I would also the guests around the Popo and Ingrid Morales those five years I grew up on Curacao. My kunuku and talk to them about agriculture father was working for Shell since he was and the way we grew our food. 18. Hopefully this year we will open the When I was young I worked for a sub- farm to the public again for people to see contractor, I worked at Shell, at the Cura- how easy it is to plant and grow your own cao Drydock Company and at Super Ice food. But also to give advice and to show
“ Bonaire has become terribly expensive and it won’t get any better, so start taking things into your own hands and feed your family from what you can grow.”
people everything we’re doing here. cream, a juice factory. I think I was about In 1998 we moved to Holland with the 20 when I met Ingrid Saragoza who was whole family. We went to live in two years younger. Her mother was from Dordrecht, a city in the western Nether- Curacao and her father from Bonaire. We lands, with the purpose of getting funding moved in together and started making for our farming project on Bonaire. I was Popo and Ingrid Morales and three of their children: Adolfo, Jacqueline and Rafino children! Ha! Three of our children were already 50 years old, but I took courses in and two of their grandchildren: Tisienne and Etienne (from their daughter Charlotte). born on Curacao: Arelis, Briziño and agriculture in Rotterdam and worked as a Charlotte. Ingrid was working at Jose trainee in glass (green) houses in an area Fireman, a clothing store in Punda. called ‘het Westland’ in a town named When we didn’t have a job we would Pijnakker. However, we didn’t succeed in pick the pods of the tamarind tree and getting subsidy for our project so in 2003 make ‘li’ of it – a kind of ice cream. I love we came back to Bonaire with our son the tamarind tree a lot, because all my life, Rafino and daughter Jacqueline. The other when I didn’t have a job, I would pick the children stayed in Holland. pods - which were for free – and I could Everything on the premises had died. It live off it. Now we have about 40 tama- was as if a bomb had exploded. There was rind trees on the premises and they are nothing left alive. Ingrid began to cry and sweet as candy, but my goal is to have I told her, ‘Ingrid! Don’t cry! Get to 100. The problem in the Antilles is that work!’ And I immediately started cleaning they don’t use their own tamarind. They up the misery. We’ve had an extremely import the extract from abroad and make rough time: all those dead trees, those juice of it. That’s how a factory like Lov- grapes, those coconut trees, the mangos – ers makes their products. However, local it was a cemetery. First thing we did was people do use their own fruit, but that’s on to repair the windmill and the well and a much smaller scale. Rafino helped me cultivate the land. We I was 30 and Ingrid 28 when we moved plowed, we sowed and again we planted to Bonaire with our three children. I was lamoenchi, coco and tamarind trees.” Popo and Ingrid’s kunuku in the early years working for Shell at the time and noticed “From the moment we came back,” that things really weren’t going well, so Ingrid says, “up until a month ago I dren came back and now they’re all on Bonaire and as everything is expensive we went to visit Ingrid’s grandma at her worked at Warehouse and for the last few adults. Arelis, the eldest, is 40. Jacqueline, they are eager to grow their own food and kunuku in the area of Mexico on Bonaire. weeks I work for Bondigro. All my life the youngest, is 23 and we have nine meat and fish – we also have tilapia – but Then her grandmother – who knew how I’ve worked at the kunuku, and I’ve had a grandchildren. Only Briziño is still in Hol- also to sell it to the public eventually. I much I’d done with our tiny little garden job as well, and of course there was the land. He’s married with three children. applied for a permit to sell our products on Curacao – suggested that we come and household and seven children to raise. But all the others are on Bonaire. They all everywhere on Bonaire and once that’s live at her kunuku to plant. We were eager Comes a time,” she smiles, “you get tired! have a job, but after work they come here settled I can start selling fresh vegetables to come. We liked it a lot because it was But I can never sit still, not even when to help us in the greenhouse, with the on a daily basis.” wonderfully quiet, an empty place – no I’m at home. However, there is a differ- cows, the chickens and the goats, with the electricity and an old house without water. “The plan is, “ Popo says, “for the ence in working for yourself or for a boss. big plants and the coconut, the tamarind But, there was a water mill and a well. So whole family to become self-supporting in Well, we’ve started anew from scratch and lime, the orange and mandarin trees we put it all back to work again and that’s meat and chicken and eggs and ducks and and worked very hard and little by little and they help to clean the terrain as well. why we’re still here – because we’re ex- things began to brighten up and our chil- They are very much aware of the situation (Continued on page 5) ceptionally lucky as we have three wells. Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 VOTING FOR THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT n Thursday, May 22, the This is a column about useful gadgets for O election of the members sale on Bonaire. 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(Continued from page 4) fish and fruits and vegetables. We are combining agricul- ture with nature, be- cause we also leave the original trees on the land as they offer shade and good soil. In the greenhouse we’re planting all kinds of green leafy vegetables and cu- cumber, celery, pars- ley, tomatoes and Proof that you can grow rice on Bonaire strawberries and I’m experimenting with rice from Santo Do- veggies and herbs. mingo and Surinam. The good thing is Look, Bonaire has become terribly ex- n Friday, that all the children have begun to realize pensive and it won’t get any better, so O May 30,h, at Eddy’s Bar on Kaya ing angels. how important it is to be self-sufficient. start taking things into your own hands Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot, the winners of the Diving for Bonaire Treasure Chal- Lisa Newlands won the grand prize: We have three hectares of land, two and feed your family from what you can two round-trip airline tickets from within water mills and three wells; we couldn’t grow. I am happy to pass my ideas on to lenge were announced. Divers had to find five out of 10 dive cache containers hid- the continental US to Bonaire and a do it without the wells. But… everyone everyone who wants to hear and espe- seven-night stay at Captain Don’s Habi- who has a little piece of land around his cially to my children, because if Morales den underwater at different dive sites to drop one of their five uniquely numbered tat. Second prize went to Ryan Atkinson: house can have a tiny greenhouse, be- dies, his children will a five-night stay at Carib Inn. Third prize cause really, you only need like 50 pots. go on. This is their tags. winner was Roger Don’t water with the hose or a drip, but inheritance – they The presentation and announcements Veteto: a three-night use the watering can, a small one of four can grow their own were by Edsel Pieternella from Tourism stay at Hotel Roomer. liters, otherwise it gets too heavy. By food on Bonaire.” Corporation Bonaire and Tom Ingram, watering the plants this way you can con- Story & photos by executive director of the California based Story & photo by trol the amount of water you are using Greta Kooistra DEMA (Diving Equipment and Market- J@n Brouwer and in the end you know exactly how ing Association. They were assisted by a much you are spending on your fresh whole bunch of attractive American div-
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Page 6 Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Often unconfirmable items that are being discussed “on the street” eople are complaining about the inva- P sive advertising by Digicel which sends customers unsolicited text messages contain- ing advertising to their phones. This practice is illegal in many countries.
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• According to the Papiamentu language newspaper Extra, apparently Bonaire In- • The Famoso Supermarket next to Ware- ternational Airport (BIA), the govern- house has opened. Still lots of empty ment contracted company that runs Fla- shelves to be filled but some promising Super Act Added! mingo Airport, has decided to raise the extras besides the usual Chinese supermar- his year the Bonaire Heineken “airport tax.” It will soon cost travelers ket fare: Cannon sheets, towels, makeup, T Jazz Festival is celebrating its $15 instead of $10 to travel between the utensils etc. 10th anniversary with an exciting festi- islands, and international visitors will val on August 1-3. The Bonaire Jazz pay 50% more than they have been pay- • Last week Curoil published an ad with Foundation is doing its utmost to make it ing. It is also expected that the airport con- their new gas cylinder delivery schedule. the best yet. It already has signed up cessionaires (restaurants, shops, car rental If you have gas cylinders from Curoil, here international stars like Oleta Adams, agencies) will be charged a higher rent. is the distribution schedule: Mondays: Tera Frank Reyes, Matt Bianco and The Jose Alberto Kora, Belnem, Playa Pariba, Punt Vierkant. Original Wailers. It will close with a • According to another report in Extra the Tuesdays: Nikiboko, Amboina, Kaya Hu- super act on Sunday, August 3rd, with landa, Rincon. Wednesdays: Republiek, European Union (EU) is putting pressure Sergio George 's All Star Band, Char- successor Be My Baby . Nord di Salina, Nawati, Tras di Montana. on the Bonaire government to implement a lie Zaa, Leslie Grace and Jose " El Jose "El Canario” Alberto was a surcharge to island residents to help pay Thursdays: Antriol. Fridays: Sabadeco, Canario. sensation at the Curacao North Sea Jazz for the recently activated kloaka (sewer) Hato, Playa Pabou. Curoil asks all clients The Colombian singer, Charlie Zaa, and brings decades of salsa at the highest system. They have given a deadline of to please leave their yard gates unlocked level to the stage . and tie up any dogs on the delivery days. played in the great salsa orchestra, December 2014, otherwise the EU will Ticket sales for the Bonaire Heineken Supposedly Curoil has increased the Bon- Grupo Niche, and Guayacán and then stop all funding of other projects that are in Jazz Festival will start in mid-June. the preparation stages on the island. The aire allocation by 200 gas cylinders to alle- concentrated mainly on boleros. The 19- Prices range from $50 (Friday) to $75 Bonaire government thinks Holland should viate the never-ending cooking year-old talented American singer, Les- (Saturday and Sunday). A $150 ticket pay for it, Holland thinks otherwise. A gas shortage. lie Grace, scored two years ago a num- will provide admittance to all perform- major item of contention is whether all Bula Bonchi ber one hit with the bilingual bachata, residents will pay or only those connected. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? and ances, a savings of $50. Press re- See page 2 for more sewer info recently got back into the top 10 with its lease
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Families and friends enjoyed the ambiance under the trees.
Artist Jayla especially loved the Painting on driftwood.
n Sunday, June 1st, Washington- O Slagbaai National Park (WSNP) celebrated its 45th anniversary with a toast and official opening of several new routes and activities in the park. The new Kids’ Trail is now open with a fun George Thode (Chief Ranger WSNP) obstacle course also known as “Kultura,” was the master of ceremonies and also one of the speakers Technobar catering staff with mentor during the official ceremony that began at Antoinetta Binelli (third from left) 11am. Kultura explained, "STINAPA has worked very hard and did some beautiful invited everyone to the official opening of and important work in recent years, but the newly constructed Kids’ Trail. STINAPA cannot do this alone. STINAPA The day started with a mountain bike needs help from everyone in our commu- race, an early morning stroll along a new nity to help protect our beautiful nature. route, 'Mondi Suit,' and hiking the Branda- Without nature there is no life." ris. STINAPA also provided transport to Mrs. Jeannette Nolen, Vice President of Slagbaai for those who did not have trans- STINAPA, also addressed the guests: "The portation. Many took advantage of this management of our parks and nature is our opportunity. There were people who visited primary task, but the education of our the Park and Slagbaai for the very first time youth on nature issues is just as important." and they were very impressed with the Mrs. Nolen reflected on the passing last beauty of the nature in the Park. week of Capt. Don Stewart. Capt. Don was The kids’ corner was busy all day with one of the driving forces in the creation of kids getting their faces painted, playing the Bonaire Marine Park nearly 35 years games and painting on driftwood. Besides ago. A minute of silence was held to com- the children, many adults took a moment of memorate Capt. Don. rest in the kids corner and were painting CAR, TRUCK, MACHINE CAN’T MOVE ON ITS OWN? Commissioner James Kroon also ad- enthusiastically together with the children. Careful and professional— reasonable prices dressed the invitees. He said, "STINAPA The open day was well attended. A total We can move it! Call Mack 700-9601 or Email [email protected] and the government do not always see eye of 1,014 visitors were registered, of which to eye, but the government is always ready 387 in 133 cars drove into the park and to help STINAPA when necessary." 627 people stayed at the entrance. At the end of the ceremony Mrs. Nolen Anouschka van de Ven Who’s Who on The Bonaire Reporter Celebrating 20+ years of publishing Take The Reporter Home—1-year subscription: By mail to US $75; By mail to Sudoku Puzzle Sudoku Solution Europe $170. By Internet, Free (asking a $35 Internet donation.) For information about subscriptions, stories or advertising in The Bonaire Reporter, PO Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean; phone (599) 786-6518, 786-6125, E-mail: [email protected] The Bonaire Reporter, George DeSalvo (G.D.), Publisher; Laura DeSalvo (L.D.), Editor - Address: P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean. Available on- line at: www.bonairereporter.com Published every two weeks Reporters: Karen Bastiaensen-Gilmour, Bob Berman, Sharon Bol, Bula Bonchi, George Buckley, Chain Saw Jane, Brooke Davis, Jane Madden-Disko, Saskia Goutziers, Greta Kooistra, Brad & Mary Smart, Michael Thiessen, Marlies Tiepel, Anouschka van de Ven, Pam Werdath-Teitel Unattributed photos are by the editor or publisher. Distribution: Marlene & Co. (Playa), Yuchi Molina (Rincon), Divi-Divi Airline, Ava Rose Wuyts (mailing) Housekeeping: JRA.
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Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Page 9 aptain Don Stewart - Donal Ad- (CURO) C ams Stewart- who was born on and the June 25 in 1925- died on Wednesday, Accolade May 28, after a valiant struggle with seri- Founda- ous health issues. tion Throughout these times his devoted soul which mate Janet has been with him. Together recog- they had helped keep Bonaire green with nizes lovingly cultured plants from their 'Island environ- Grower' nursery. Recently they were able to mental recognize the anniversary of Don's arrival work the Don with Habitat's Albert Romijn (RIP) on Bonaire on May 21 in 1962 with a world wreath at the site where his sailboat Valerie over. He ternational award as the Boston Sea Rovers Habitat’s Jack Chalk (RIP) and Queen'sank soon after his arrival, essentially was a “Diver of the Year” followed soon after by Janet burying Don’s amputated foot marooning him in Bonaire. pioneer in many others including the “Legend of the A legend in his own time, Don was the both the Sea” award. It is his image you see promi- After that Don could say, “I al- founder of Captain Don's Habitat, the dive in- nently in downtown Kralendijk and a dis- ready have one foot in the grave.” Council of Underwater Resort Operators dustry Dee Scarr was one of the first to play in his honor at Flamingo Airport. and in the be honored by an Accolade Beyond diving, plant growing and envi- field of ronmentalism, Don was a sailor, writer and marine story teller par excellence; from his famous conserva- -some would say infamous - black and tion. white slide shows to his several books, he Amongst relished the attention they brought. his nu- Long before the term "Eco-tourism" was merous conjured up, Don was a practitioner, leader awards and pioneer of what would become the and hon- genre. His part in keeping Bonaire at the ors - in- forefront of environmental advocacy and cluding activism led to the saying that "Bonaire is Knight- to reef conservation as Greenwich is to hood time." He helped Bonaire develop the art, from the the craft and the science of water saving Is George Buckley (right) making Although in dire straits, on oxygen Queen of drip irrigation while creating a wind power Holland - and recycled battery “off the grid” kunuku sure what Don says is 85% true? and in pain, a few days before his pass- was his that was and is a pioneering example of Don is inducted into The ing the Captain insisted he be released first In- sustainable living before the term was cre- Earth's Last Frontier" and had better act from the hospital long enough to cast a Order of Oranje by then Is- nd ated! decisively to save and protect it! It is our wreath commemorating the 52 anni- land Governor Domacasse. From green fingernails to green flags, he duty to help carry on with his GREEN mes- versary of his arrival on Bonaire. admonished us all that "We are Pioneers of (Continued on page 11)
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lthough it was the last A business Capt. Don had on the island, his land- scape business called The Island Grower, it really de- ust a week before Don scribes what Don meant to J died Mary (wife) and I Bonaire for over 50 years. visited Don and Janni, and his He WAS The Island Grower. last words to me were what’s in He, more than anyone else, the pic: “Enjoy Our Reef created and grew Bonaire Fishes, Let’s Not Eat into the top scuba diving At home at his Plantation Guatemala kunuku destination it is today, at the Them!” Maybe a nice tribute to Dominique Serafini, Captain Don and Brad Smart Jan Brouwer photo Don would be to stop eating reef same time creating preserva- fish. tion methods that are now During our visit Don was a bit grumpy and weak but Mary said, “You’re a handsome practiced around the world. man, “ and Don replied, “Do you have eye problems? Good ‘ol Don! The only serious Starting in 1962 when he moment is when I said I was no longer funding our campaign to save the reef fish. I was tied up his sailing vessel and the sponsor, Don the image, and Dominique Serafini our artist. There was some encourag- came ashore with the island's ing interest for a couple of years — we delivered tee shirts to dive shops and restaurants, first six dive tanks, Capt. Don Jong Bonaire got the kids involved, Stinapa was interested, and a dozen restaurant owners devoted most of his life to pledged to not serve reef fish. But I told Don that almost all the major restaurants now growing Bonaire and Bon- serve reef fish; barracuda is served everywhere and octopus (“Yes! They are right off of our aire's tourism business. But reef!”) is even on the menu at several.. Don said he was not surprised and despite being a he did it with a green thumb. bit weak, his memory was perfect when he said, “Let’s enjoy our reef fishes, let’s not eat He was determined to do it them.” Story & photo by Brad & Mary Smart sustainably. He had a vision of protecting the reefs and the Captain Don (Continued from page 10) waters of Bonaire so that they Janet, Ramon and Captain Don, The Island sage and his work to protect the BLUE would support the community Grower, at his farm on Friday, March 20, 2009. world. for many generations to come. The loss of Habitat's Albert Romijn and It was Capt. Don who led the effort to end spear fishing, anchoring on the reefs and re- Jack Chalk hit Don hard. The young are not moval of coral. He convinced divers not to wear gloves. He was a leader and a visionary, supposed to go before you. The Maduro eventually founding Capt. Don's Habitat, “home of diving freedom.” He knew that it was Company has been a major supporter of possible to enjoy the reef while also protecting it. Habitat and Don and deeply misses him. He will be missed by his family, Valerie, Kevin We don't have many tall trees on Bonaire, but Capt. Don was certainly one of them. and Gwen, and by LEGIONS of divers, Let's hope that his pioneering efforts to save and protect the precious Bonaire environment environmentalists, fans, friends and col- are understood and honored for another 50 years. "Chain Saw" Jane leagues and a lifetime of devoted staff at Captain Don's Habitat but most of all by his lady Jani. Don was always ready to assist with any program that benefited Bonaire, the oceans or students. He helped to make land avail- able for Bonaire's first aquaculture facility and he welcomed marine researchers, envi- ronmentalists, writers and film makers to Habitat. Besides supporting my coral reef and land snail studies in the 1970s he en- Captain Don and his secret love, the couraged me to do slide shows for Habitat figurehead gouden-verader guests. WOW - lecturing outside, under the stars next to the turquoise blue sea! What a cemetery. A memorial service is being gig! planned for late June. For decades Don welcomed and encour- aged dozens of my eager young students and The Accolade Foundation is raising funds Kaya Grandi #29 divers from the Watertown High School for a scholarship in Captain Don's Honor. In Tel: +599 7175107 Biology club and still more from my Har- the US, donations can be sent to the Acco- Kralendijk, Bonaire CN vard University Sustainability and Environ- lade Foundation c/o Marine Ecology Pro- mental Management programs. He saw ject, PO Box 189, South Orleans, Mass. Email: [email protected] them all as the future in the efforts to save 02662 On Bonaire donations can be made planet earth. to the Accolade Foundation through “Island Burial was Friday, May 30, in his Grower.”' Dr. George Buckley, President “pyramid” in the Kralendijk Protestant Accolade Foundation
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8 years and younger 25m backstroke 3) Aljantha Emerenciana 1) Basi Spruit 2) Noah Siao 11-12 years 25m breaststroke 3) Amber van Groenestijn 1) Nicolai Pedersen 9-10 years 25m backstroke 2) Ruby van den Berghe 1) Marcel Spruit 3) Thaline Dabboussi 2) Chenise Bergman-Oosterlee 13-14 years 25m breaststroke 3) Pien Goutziers 1) Brandon Begina 11-12 years 25m backstroke 2) Chaz Sweers 1) Thaline Dabboussi 3) Justin Pherai 2) Ruby van den Berghe 25 years and older (masters) 25m breaststroke 3) Melissa Bonn 1) Nathalie Petersen 13-14 years 25m backstroke 2) Floortje Vervenne-Van Asperen 1) Brandon Begina 3) Charles Baltayan 2) Chaz Sweers 8 years and younger 25m freestyle 3) Justin Pherai 1) Cai Crielaard 25 years and older (masters) 25m backstroke 2) Basi Spruit The 1) Nathalie Petersen 3) Noah Siao Participants 2) Floortje Vervenne-Van Asperen 4) 9-10 years 25m freestyle 3) Charles Baltayan 1) Marcel Spruit 8 years and younger 25m butterfly 2) Chenise Bergman-Oosterlee n Saturday June 7th the Aquatics the professional team of coaches, including 1) Amber van Groenestijn 3) Pien Goutziers O Club Barracudas held their second champion swimmers, a physiotherapist and 2) Basi Spruit 11-12 years 25m freestyle sprint championships for this year here on a dietitian train not only in the sea, but 3) Noah Siao 1) Nicolai Pedersen 9-10 years 25m butterfly 2) Ruby van den Berghe Bonaire. The races are always open to all to conduct dry land strength training. Swim 1) Aljantha Emerenciana 3) Thaline Dabboussi participate, but this time we had only club training is Monday through Thursday from 2) Marcel Spruit 13-14 years 25m freestyle members participating. Nearly 30 swim- 4:30– 6 with dry land training at the Bon 3) Chenise Bergman-Oosterlee 1) Brandon Begina mers showed their talent in the various age Bida Spa and gym on Fridays. Kids 8 and 11-12 years 25m butterfly 2) Chaz Sweers groups and strokes. Divided into age groups under and beginning members meet Mon- 1) Nicolai Pedersen 3) Jovan van Burik 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 and masters day and Thursdays from 4:30–5:30. Water 2) Ruby van den Berghe 25 years and older (masters) 25m freestyle 3) Thaline Dabboussi 1) Nathalie Petersen there were plenty of prizes to hand out in Polo trains on Wednesdays with competi- 13-14 years 25m butterfly 2) Floortje Vervenne-Van Asperen the end! The event took place in front of tions on Saturdays. If you can only come 1) Chaz Sweers 3) Charles Baltayan the newly inaugurated Parke Rekreashon once or twice a week that is also OK. We 2) Jovan van Burik Mix 100m freestyle relay Arthur “Tului” Domacassé. Lanes were set are looking for swimmers of all ages and 3) Justin Pherai Lane 3: Nathalie Petersen, Pien Goutziers, Justin in the sea for the 25m sprints in Back levels so come join us. 25 years and older (masters) 25m butterfly Pherai, Ruby van den Berghe, Cai Crielaard 1) Nathalie Petersen stroke, Butterfly, Breast stroke and Free- With the new found momentum, the club 2) Floortje Vervenne-Van Asperen “Encouragement prizes” to: style. The relay was great fun with one is growing quickly and is participating in 3) Charles Baltayan Iris van Groenestijn person from each age group on each team, more and more competitions abroad. If 8 years and younger 25m breaststroke Angie Dabboussi tagging the next to continue the relay. you are interested in joining or sponsoring 1) Basi Spruit Rowan Beenakkers 2) Noah Siao The Bonaire Barracudas look forward to our club please contact us at barracudasbo- 3) Cai Crielaard Thanks to Spice Beach Club and Gio’s for inviting new members to train and next time [email protected]. You can also find some 9-10 years 25m breaststroke sponsoring this event and Bon Bida Spa and Gym you see an event, stop by, it is open to all pictures at on Facebook: https:// 1) Marcel Spruit and Budget Marine Bonaire for their continuing ages and all swimmers! The club now www.facebook.com/BonaireBarracudas? 2) Chenise Bergman-Oosterlee support. teaches beginning lessons in swimming and ref=ts. Pam Werdath & Saskia Goutziers
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Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Page 15 CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS Trauma and his newest book Reef Win- tinez Beck, at 786-2953. Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park dows. 5:30-7pm. Tel. 717-8290 Friday, June 20- “Back to Ba- Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for Wednesdays CHURCH SERVICES residents and local people. Tel. 717- •Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour— Protestant Congregation of Bon- sics” Yoga Clinic. “Classical Sun 8489, 540-9800. 9am. See Monday for more informa- aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wil- Salutations.” Teachers Mabel tion helmina; Sunday service-10 am in Nava & Desiree Seaver’s aim is to Parke di Libertat -Park-playground • 30-minute Meditation at Yoga Bon- Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; and canteen (formerly Dare to Care aire, 12 noon, Bonaire Basics. Dona- break down a few specific asanas Sunday service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/ Park) Behind the hospital. Open Mon- tion. Call 786-6416 , email: to give you a deeper understanding Dutch. day-Saturday 8am-7pm. Free entrance. [email protected] of alignment, balance and breath Children’s club-every Saturday from •Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the for your unique body. With this Saturdays Paris Restaurant at Harbour Village church.) Contact; Maryt- new understanding of body, mind, •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Marina. Free house rum when you [email protected] or Daisycof- and breath connection we hope Market) 1st Saturday of the month, buy a coke. [email protected] you will be encouraged to develop at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, next to Aquamarin School, 8am to International Bible Church, Kaya your own self-practice. Yoga Bon- Fridays 1pm. Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ aire at Bonaire Basics, Kaya •Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour— Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. •Monthly Cultural Market at Man- 9am. See Monday for more informa- Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service Korona #47. 7-9pm, $20, limited gazina di Rei—every last Saturday tion in English; 10:45am-Sunday school for number. Sign up: of the month, 8am-2pm. See the real •Happy Hour party at Bistro De all ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible Bonaire: traditional music, crafts, local [email protected] Paris. Ricky Thomas performs Reg- study class. 717-8377 for more info or produce, creole kitchen, educational gae, Soul, Latin and more 6- 9pm. ride [email protected] presentations. Mangazina di Rei is on June 20-24 – PWA World Tour Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- Freestyle Windsurfing Event, the Rincon Road, at the eastern en- trance to Rincon FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 Lac Bay pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. •Last Saturday of the month – donate Monday - Touch the Sea -- Dee
foods and household items to Food Scarr, honored as a member of the Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, June 25-29 - ProKids Wind- Bank (Stichting voedselbank Bonaire) Women Divers Hall of Fame, conducts Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in surfing Bonaire Event. Lac Bay. from 10 am-4 pm, in front of Van den Bonaire's Touch the Sea programs of Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 Face Book: Prokids Windsurfing Tweel Supermarket personalized dive guiding. She presents pm. 717-4211. a unique perspective on critters and Bonaire •Parke di Libertat Bazaar. Flea mar- Assembly of God (Asemblea di corals, plus an updated Bonaire lionfish Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In ket tables to rent $5. Used items for report, every Monday when she's on- English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- sale, 9am-2pm. Z Rei is on the i Tuesday, June 24 – St. John’s island at 8:30 pm in the Aquarius day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at Day Traditionally this marks the •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage Conference Center at Captain Don's 7:30 pm. 717-2194 start of the summer rains Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- Habitat, Call 717-8290. Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- Friday, June 27 – Taste of Bon- Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and aire. Sample cuisine from Bon- Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an in- Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the formative slide show: Sea Turtles of Contact: 786-2557. aire’s restaurants, music, drinks, Lagoen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Bonaire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th Prayer and Intercession Church, more. Wilhelmina Park Wednesday in the conference room at in English. A full Gospel Church • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) located temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit Saturday, June 28 – Mangazina Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- # 20, Santa Barbara, Republiek. Ser- dustria, Second Saturday of the di Rei Cultural Market. See the vices are held Sunday mornings10am- month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS real Bonaire: music, crafts, local 11:30am. Bible studies in English on sure it’s on: Tel. +5999-560-7539. ) Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the Monday nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: produce, creole kitchen, educa- Snacks and tasting of six wines for $10 view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn 717-3322 tions presentations. Mangazina di per person. about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Rei is on the Rincon Road at the the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, -2018 ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, eastern entrance to Rincon. Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Services 2:30pm, Tera Cora Ranch. Info: 786- Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, histori- (Translation to English and Papiamentu 0150 cal home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, Sunday, June 29 – St. Peter’s upon request) 10:20am- Sunday open 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 and St. Paul’s Day Sundays School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Pri- • Landhuis DeTuin- Real Jamaican Washington-Slagbaai National mary held from 10:20-12 noon Visitors Sunday, June 29 —Dia di Arte : BBQ on the terrace of the land house Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. welcome: Information: Call 701-9522 . in the quiet countryside. Jerk Chicken, Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- BONAIRE'S ART DAY stays at Foundation Fountain of Living BBQ Chicken, Seafood Curry, Veggie cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 Waters, Centro Fuente, Service Sun- Wilhelmina Park. Dish, Child’s plate, Bread Pudding. - 9015 or 796 - 5681 day at Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in On the road to Lac Bai – Kaminda Lac Papiamentu and Spanish. For Marriage Saturday, July 5 - Kriabon #101. Follow the signs, 12 noon to 6 CLUBS and MEETINGS Counseling, contact 717-2161. Farmers’ Market. Local produce, pm. Tel. +599-786-6816, +599-701- Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, ornamental plants, crafts, farm ani- 1982. A Forsa training school. Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact Iglesia di Cristo (Church of Christ) Sunday: 10:30am & 7pm; Wednesday: • Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- mals, local food, 8 am to 1 pm. Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, 7pm. Services in Papiamentu (English local food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. 4200 or788-2819 or Kaminda Yatu Bako #55 [email protected] also if needed) Address: Kaya Msgr. Live music starts at 4 pm. Tel.786- ndt 25 (same street as Dr. Dorvil) Cell: (Nikiboko North), next to Aqua- Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th 7210 796-0721. email: iglesiadicristobonaire marin School. From Playa it’s the Thursday of the month at 8 pm at @gmail.com road next to Caribbean Fasteners, Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. Mondays ——————————————— heading towards More For Less For more information call 510-0710. • Bonaire Goat Cheese Farm Tour—9 Supermarket. am. Meet the goats, see milking, cheese Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- making and more. $10 includes cheese days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Saturday, July 12 – Dive tasting and tea, Kids $5. 786-6950- Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting Call The Reporter at Also on Wednesdays & Fridays room upstairs above the dive shop. All 786-6518 or email re- Friends Underwater Cleanup Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory • [email protected] Happy Hour at Captain Don’s Obersi 785-9446. August 1-3- 10th Bonaire Jazz Habitat Bar. The books of Bonaire’s if you have something Toastmasters Club meets every two Festival dive pioneer, Captain Don, will be HAPPENING available: Island Adrift, Shangri-la, Sea weeks. For more information call Cru- sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar-
Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 By Astrologer Michael Thiessen *to find it... just look up June 2014 SUMMER SKIES IN THE PARK ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't trust LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't be others with private in formation that too pushy or demanding, or you may find could be used against you. It's time to yourself all alone. You will be quite ex- ummer officially begins for the north- ern hemisphere on Tuesday June 21st reevaluate your own motives and make citable this month. Money problems will S at 1:16 pm Bonaire Time. But the Sky Park changes to yourself first. Don't make a be difficult to deal with if you have a is already loaded with wonderful summer move; your confusion has caused this partner. Be sure to question any detail constellations and planets. dilemma and you are best to back away that you feel could leave you in a precari- During this week and next, around 10 pm and reassess the situation. Your luckiest ous position at a later date. Your luckiest face north where you'll see the Little Dip- events occur on a Saturday. events will occur on a Wednesday. per at its very highest above the North TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You may SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Ques- Star. In fact the North Star is the star in the want to put your creative thinking cap on. tion your mate if you must. Don't let your end of the handle of the Little Dipper. Now Don't exaggerate. Use some diplomacy to mate stop you from attending an event the Little Dipper is not nearly as large or get your point across delicately. Some that could be most important. Too much bright as the Big Dipper but if you have relatives will be extremely perplex- work and no play will not only result in dark skies you can see it. The handle is ing. Your luckiest events this month will fatigue and frustration but also loneli- drawn from the North Star through two very occur on a Friday. ness, too. Concentrate on work and on dim stars, which then connects to two more GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Loss or making money. Your luckiest events this dim stars to draw part of the bowl and then theft may occur if you are careless with month will occur on a Friday. another dim star and finally a bit brighter your belongings. Opportunities to get SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. star Kochab finishes off the bowl of the together with people in powerful posi- 21) Your high energy will enable you Little Dipper. Now the Big Dipper is a giant Summer Triangle. The brightest is tions could help you get ahead. You may to take the role of leader in group func- much brighter and larger star pattern and is Vega in Lyra the harp, the second bright- find out that someone is trying to under- tions. Travel is evident, but be cautious directly to the Little Dipper's left in the est, Altair, in Aquila the eagle and the northwest. Four stars mark its cup and three third brightest, Deneb, in Cygnus the mine you. Be cautious while traveling; while in transit. You'll be angry if those stars mark its handle. swan. And every year as summer begins we minor accidents are evident. Your lucki- you live with aren't pulling their weight. And once you've found the Big Dipper always see these three celestial dazzlers est events will occur on a Thursday. You can stabilize your financial situation you can shoot an arrow through its handle rising over the eastern horizon announcing CANCER (June 22-July 22) Try to if you make property investments. Your across the sky almost overhead and down that summer is here. control your irritability if you're experi- luckiest events will occur on a Monday. into the western sky to find one of the 'final Look south and you'll see my favorite encing emotional problems with your CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. four' brightest stars in the sky, Arcturus. It stars of summer, the giant fish hook shaped partner. You can make reasonable bids 20) Your creative input will be appreci- is the brightest star of Bootes the herds- pattern of stars Scorpius the scorpion, on real estate or large items for your ated by your boss. You will reap the man, which looks something like a kite. which is always trailed by the teapot shaped home. Your suggestions for fund raising benefits if you put money into upgrading Then if you extend that arrow from Arcturus pattern of stars, which is part of Sagittarius events will be well received. Try not to your residence. Try not to upset others it might land on Spica the brightest star of the centaur. So there you have it every lend or borrow money this month. Your with your plans. You should visit a friend Virgo. direction you look you'll see wonderful stars luckiest events will occur on a Monday. or relative who hasn't been feeling up to Now I say might, because this year there as we await the beginning of summer, 2011. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Drastic par. Your luckiest events this month will are two lights that will make good targets In the south Scorpius and Sagittarius; in changes regarding your personal attitude occur on a Saturday. for your arrow. The light to the left is the the east the three brilliant stars of the Sum- are evident. Use your obvious talent to AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't star Spica in the zodiacal constellation mer Triangle; in the north, both the Little work with detail and you can come up expect romantic encounters to be lasting. Virgo the virgin. 14 degrees to Spica's right and Big Dippers, then following the handle with something great. Things may not be Plan a nice evening for two. Try to avoid is the ringed planet Saturn. Now Saturn is of the Big Dipper into the west Arcturus and as they sound. There might be a problem being extravagant this month. Turn just a bit brighter than Spica to your eye and Spica and Saturn. And finally, hugging the with a will or with an insurance policy. things around, make sure that they do if you look carefully is slightly more yellow western horizon, Leo the lion bidding us in appearance. Take a look and see for your- farewell. Your luckiest events this month will oc- their share. Your luckiest events this self. The Moon performs several beautiful cur on a Tuesday. month will occur on a Monday. Next, look just above the western horizon close conjunctions this month. On the VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You need PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Don't spend and you'll see spring's most famous constel- 10th, the Moon passes closely to the left to do your own thing and work on mak- too much on products that promise amaz- lation Leo the lion. A sickle shaped pattern of Saturn, whose magnitude of 0.2 is just ing yourself the best you can be. Try to ing cosmetic results. Be cautious and use or backwards question mark of stars marks half the brightness of Mars. The Moon is channel your energy into professional your head wisely in situations that deal the front part of Leo and a triangle of stars at its fullest on June 13. The Moon stands endeavors. Opportunities for travel must with the use of machinery or vehicles. marks his rear. And in a couple of weeks very close to invisible Pluto in Sagittarius be carefully considered. Minor health You need to do something energetic and he'll dive below the horizon as summer's on the 13th and, on the 14th, to the right problems could result through exhaus- different. Your accomplishments could stars replace him. of fading Venus, low in dawn’s brighten- tion. Your luckiest events will occur on a exceed your expectations if you mix a Next if you turn 180 degrees around and ing twilight. Bob Berman Saturday. little business with pleasure. Your lucki- face east you'll see the three incredibly est events will occur on a Thursday.. bright stars which mark the points of the
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Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 Page 17 PET OF THE WEEK – “SMILEY” Ayo Hanny taff member Hanny will be leaving miley,” shown here do- S the island in a few weeks for Pa- “S ing his thing with Bon- nama. So she has to quit her job at the aire Animal Shelter Manager, Shelter. Hanny did wonderful work. Dur- Marlies, is a true wonder dog who ing the three years she worked at the Shel- came very close to a long, linger- ter, she helped to find new homes for ing death. He was living a horrible about 700 dogs and cats and fostered about life, with no food or water, wan- 35 kittens. In Panama she wants to start an dering like a lost soul around the animal rescue group. Hanny thanks for all pig farm out at Washikemba. A you did. We will miss you! Story & good Samaritan from Animal photo by Marlies Tiepel Welfare found him and brought him into the Shelter. Although a big dog he weighed only about 17 kg. (a little over 37 lbs.). He looked like a skeleton covered with mangy looking fur and a sad face. But today because of all the love and care he got at the Shelter he’s a different dog. He’s playful and active and he even smiles! And he now weighs 28 kg.(over 61 lbs.). Many people have noticed that On The Owned dogs that have been saved from the jaws given his shots and sterilization. You Waterfront at and of death develop an attitude of apprecia- may see Smiley and the other pets up operated for adoption at the Shelter on the La- The Harbour tion and they just can’t thank you by a goen Road, open Monday through Sat- Village Marina enough. Smiley is one of those. And French because of that he will make an excel- urday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. — Zazu Bar at the Harbour Village Marina 717-4989. Master lent student when he is given his doggy Air-conditioning Open:: Mon-Fri 3-10 pm, Sat: 5-10 pm WWW.BonaireAnimalShelter.com. Chef training lessons. Smiley is ready to go, and al fresco dining Bar menu available in perfect good health having been They’re on Facebook and Twitter too. Tel: 717-7070 checked out by the vet, wormed and Laura DeSalvo Reservations: Tel: 717-7070 email: [email protected]
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Page 18 Bonaire Reporter- June 9-23, 2014 (Continued from page 3) In neighboring South American countries the incomes are much lower than in Bonaire. In Venezuela for example, the GDP per capita chala, Divemaster / Dive shop manager. is $17,000 and in Suriname $14,000. Collectively they have over 80 years of In comparison, the values for the Nether- teaching experience to impart to their lands and the US are $43,000 and $49,000 candidates making for well-rounded respectively. One course opportunities. Week On Friday, May 23, the renovated Harbour Village will welcome local Kolegio San Bernardo was handed over to divers of Bonaire, as well as those from the School Board. The school is completely abroad, to participate renewed into a beautiful, safe and functional in professional level environment for the students and faculty. The courses with the dive renovation was carried out as planned and to center. The dive the complete satisfaction of the clients, the shop is conveniently Ministry of Education, Culture & Science (OCW) and the Public Entity of Bonaire. The located along the school is also very pleased with the result and resort's white sand will celebrate this with a grand opening at the It is fast and needs far less “native Bonaire” beach, which is a beginning of the new school year. materials like sand and stone to build. perfect location to Dive boat at learn how to teach As a show of appreciation for over 25 Great Adven- new divers. Also years of support by guests and islanders, tures dive available are two air- Jibe City together with the Hang Out Bar shop dock conditioned class- and South Caribbean Sailing will donate a rooms and a beach new floating dock for all to enjoy in Lac gazebo which all Bay. offer a peaceful place reat Adventures Bonaire at Har- to learn and study. G bour Village Beach Club has Great Adventures is offering Dive- expanded their dive services to include master, Assistant Instructor, Instructor instruction of professional level certifi- Development, Staff Instructor, Emer- cations, expanded their range of diving gency First Responder Instructor and education and achieved PADI 5 Star Tec Rec courses as well as a number of
Instructor Development Resort rating. specialty instructor ratings. There are Tenders for the construction of a new They have engaged the services of Gary also new internship opportunities for elementary school to replace the Papa Cor- Mawston, a Platinum Course Director divers who are interested in a profes- nes School were issued. Completion is sev- from the UK, who has many successful sional dive instruction career. This is an eral years away. years of experience working with in- exciting time for the dive team who are structor candidates in the Caribbean and all looking forward to the opportunities Last month Water and Energy Bonaire Europe. In 2008 Gary was ranked in ahead. (WEB) dropped the tariff for electricity by the top five Course Directors worldwide approximately 5% or two US dollar cents as in professional certifications in excess Great Adventures Bonaire at Harbour of May 2014. The rate reduction will save an of 10,000 and is one of only 65 Plati- Village Beach Club will be running average household (calculated without air Here is a view of the new KLM Sky num Course Directors worldwide. Gary their Instructor Development Course conditioning) some $100 per year, says the Lounge for Business Class and up passen- government-owned company. gers at Flamingo Airport run by Moreno has held this highly praised Platinum from the 26th of November at the resort Binelli. It opened last month and may be the distinction since its inception. He is a with the Instructor Exams following on In the last edition we showed some inno- smallest and plushest sky lounge in the world. great addition to the team at Great Ad- the 6th and 7th of December. Student vative building going on at The Courtyard ventures and complements the current accommodation can also be provided project on Kaya Djabou. The Veerhuis sys- Don’t forget Fathers Day on Sunday, June teaching staff of Christine Ball, PADI upon request. Contact the tem uses EPS (a plastic foam board) and 15. That includes your grandfather, papa, Master Instructor; Mark Spychala, Mas- dive shop at steel as building materials and can replace the daddy, opa, welo, abuelo too. G./L.D. ter Scuba Diver Trainer; Jan Van Den [email protected] present use of bricks, stones, cement, steel, Ouden, Master Scuba Diver Trainer; for more information. concrete and wood. We’ve been following Alfonso Rodriguez, Open Water Scuba Story by Christine Ball construction and the progress shown is above. Instructor; and Muriel Anderson Spy-
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