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Bonaire’s honored fisherman, Doei Diaz, carries the Virgen del Valle, to the boat The proposal published in tant than knowledge. Never said, “STINAPA already started the previous two editions of The stop believing.” with the execution of an ambi- This Week’s Stories

Reporter to cut a channel from tious progressive plan. We are on Minimum Wage Up, Salaries Rising 3 Gotomeer into the sea has gath- the way to big changes; a more Tourism Week Begins this Letters—Not 100% Accessible, Island ered support as well as criticism specific focus on STINAPA’s Feeling II 4 week, running from Septem- over the past two weeks. Most th mission, a new structure to help Click or Swipe to Visit The Park 5 notable was the endorsement of ber 24th to September 29 . us reach desired goals, a stronger Restoring the South Pier 7 onaire police reported the idea from one of Bonaire’s Look for various "open days" relationship with our community Bonaire’s Secret Art Gallery 8 B that for the first half of prominent political parties who events at different tourism re- and partners in the public and Returning Fishes 8 this year crime overall de- will make it one of the “planks” lated companies. The goal dur- private sector and to reach a A Real “Taste of Bonaire” 9 creased while traffic accidents in their platform for next year’s ing the open day and the differ- higher level of service. Changes Bonni’s Baaack 10 rose. Details below: elections. STINAPA responded ent specials is to offer the op- and journeys of improvement are The True Spirit of Bonaire 11

Property crimes: to he proposal and it is being portunity for the locals to get hard and difficult work some- Departments ↓ Domestic burglaries have reviewed by Rene Hakkenburg closer to the tourism industry. times, but very necessary. I am who put it forward. The Reporter Flotsam & Jetsam (Crime stats, InselAir, more than halved with a decrease By having the activities compa- very happy with this opportunity Delno Tromp, Punta Agua, Roads, Build- of 64%. will keep readers informed. nies, hotel, restaurant and all to be able to contribute to our ing Permits, Gotomeer...) 2 common goal: that STINAPA ↑ Burglary of tourist accom- other tourism related companies Picture Yourself– Illinois Train Station 4 will continue with the service to modation and businesses have A man on Bonaire was not so have an open day or discount On the Island Since—Marjolein Pourier- our community successfully and Brunink and Born on Bonaire— increased by 25% and 8% respec- fined for attempting to steal the during this week it can educate, with pride.” Rolandson "Roly" Pourier 6 tively. Bo- inspire and inform our people Making Bonaire "Accessible" —

↓ Theft from cars at dive sites nairean what the island has to offer to Almost 100% 10 has dropped by 84%. flag fly- our tourists. More and more WEB cus- A Garden–Just Do It (Nightshade ↓ Total number of property ing at the tomers have been losing elec- Family) 11 round- tric power during periods of What’s Happening, Close In Events, crimes shows a decrease of STINAPA Bonaire’s profes- about of high demand. Motivated by Cruise Ships Visits, Exhibitions 12 31%. sional non-profit organization Kaya these recent power outages Con- Classifieds, Masthead, Tide Table, Sun- that manages the nature parks is Violent crimes: International. A passerby had tour Global Bonaire (CGB) and rise & Sunset Times, Moon Phase 13 currently looking for new Did You Know—New Seagrass 14 ↓ Holdups show a combined made photos of it and put it on WEB Bonaire have appointed a board members. Go to this link Pet Of The Week (Misu—Dog() 14 decrease of 37.5%. Facebook, after which the police committee to focus on maintain- for more information: https:// Shelter News Farewell & Help Wanted14 ↓ Abuses have fallen sharply. came into action. The Public ing continuity of electricity sup- stinapabonaire.org/vacature/ or Bonaire Sky Park (Tea Party) 15 Prosecutor demanded a $250 ply on Bonaire. Recently there ↑ Domestic violence has in- send a short letter and a CV to The Stars Have It (Horoscope) 15 fine, but the judge did not agree. have been several power failures creased. STINAPA via the email address The judge ruled it was an unsuc- partly caused by the significant ↓ The total of all violent [email protected]. This call cessful attempted theft so the increase in energy demand dur- crimes has decreased by 7% in remains valid until the board man was allowed to go free with- ing hot, dry and windless periods 2018. vacancies are filled. encountered during September to How to contact us out penalty. Traffic: the end of November. WEB re- Find Bonaire Reporter ↑ Collisions with injuries are quests its customers to econo- Lars de Brabander (56) is on Facebook. Press up considerably. mize the use of electricity during the latest chairman of the ↑ Collisions with fatalities this period. Possible disconnec- “Like” board of InselAir. He was ap- have increased by one. tions in the coming period cannot The Publisher: George DeSalvo pointed to the job for six months. ↑ Traffic accidents had an be ruled out. CGB and WEB say [email protected] Until recently he was a member overall rise of 16.6%. they are fully committed to a Phone 796-6125 of the Supervisory Board of the long term solution to guarantee airline. De Brabander will be The Editor: Laura DeSalvo ample supplies of electricity on mainly responsible for daily op- [email protected] Bonaire. erations and facilitating negotia- Phone 786-6518 tions with a strategic partner. In Kaya Grandi 89G, Bonaire, addition, he faces the challenge Bonaire’s Punta Agua Co- Caribbean Netherlands to meet the conditions set by the Delno Tromp operative to desalinate sea- Story, tip, question or idea: judge in connection with the re- water specifically for agricul- [email protected] On September 18, cently extended deferment of ture and animal husbandry Phone 796-6125, 786-6518 STINAPA board member payment like shedding staff and reorganized and is looking for Available on-line at: Delno Tromp (above) was closing sales offices. De Braban- financial support. If you grow www.bonairereporter.com elected unanimously to be its Printed Every Fortnight, From 2019 all Dutch De- der previously worked at Air crops, raise animals, or have a new president. Bonaire-born On-line every day, 24/7 fense units in the Caribbean France - KLM, Northwest Air- ranch you may be interested be- Tromp has both experience and Next edition printing on will get new state-of-the-art lines and Martinair. He succeeds cause the co-op aims to provide Monday, September Oct. 8, 2018 graduate-level education in busi- Deba Light Military Vehicles. Jan Heppener. water at a significantly lower rate Deadline: Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 ness, marketing and tourism. He 40 have been ordered. They re- than WEB. His motto, as listed on his is a former Island Councilman place the Mercedes Benz jeeps. The Board of the co-op, Koop- LinkedIn profile, is, and a leader in charitable actions. erativa Punta Agua (CPA), con- “Imagination is more impor- Upon accepting the position he (Continued on page 3) TUNG FONG Bonaire’s Paving Professionals STORE N.V. Our stone, tile and brick klinker pavers are more attractive, “The Store With Almost efficient, cost effective, eco-friendly and economical than Everything” traditional asphalt and concrete Great Service Too Call for an estimate Address: Kaya Amsterdam, Bonaire, CN Kaya Korona 52 Tel. 599 - 717 4224 FAX. 599 - 717 5224 Messenger- dejongbvbonaire or Whatsapp or phone 599 787 0136 or email: Opening hours: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm - 6.30 pm [email protected] Open from Monday till Saturday. Sundays closed.

Page 2 The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 Flotsam and Jetsam (Conti. from page 2) The Netherlands offered addi- For 2018 Bonaire’s minimum wage ($4.70) will be raised sists of Nadine Emerenciana tional funds, but the amount is in- 5% and several other welfare payments will go up to help (President), Elize Martis- Craane sufficient to achieve a complete, match salaries and provide social support to the reality of life in (Treasurer) and Harlton (Onnie) thorough improvement of the road the Caribbean Netherlands. Last week the Dutch Government Emerenciana, Secretary. network. And that’s dependent on announced that starting next year the minimum wage on Bonaire Interested parties and investors its judgment of the actions of the will be set 5% higher and other social benefits will be increased. should contact one of the board Island Government . To make the cost of the wage boost easier on employers their tax members for more information” The Island Government says it The rural areas of Bonaire re- contribution will be lowered from 18.4% to 13.4% of the em- +599 777-5011 / +599 796-6664. has been using its own resources to ceive an economic boost when they ployee’s salary. Social payments such as welfare, AWW and build and plan for road improve- are more accessible to tourists and AOV (retirement) will increase by 5% as well. ment as requested by the National holidaymakers. A map is now been Those needing special assistance will get additional benefits. Government. This plan, drawn up made for the picturesque area of The child benefit will increase by 50% in 2019 as well. by an agency hired by the Island Tras di Montaña, the low foothills But the new measures appear to fail miserably to accomplish Government, would cost millions behind Seru Largu. It will offi- this. For example a 5% minimum wage rise means $42 more a of dollars and would have to be cially open on September 27th, but month, leaving a shortfall of $558 rather than $600 to meet the covered by funds from Bonaire, the you can travel it now. The mapped monthly cost of living (as computed be government and independ- Netherlands plus a loan. It’s esti- autoroute with signage is about 8 ent studies). mated that the cost of permanent km long. This route is also good for improvement of all the roads would mountain biking. In addition, two be $90 million not including the new hiking trails have been created cost of the road expansion neces- to further enhance this unique area. sary to cope with the large increase Along the trail you will find the in traffic already being experi- first Bonaire airport, Aletta’s Goat enced. Farm, wind water pumps, great A few months ago, the con- Unkobon and Verhoef believe views and more. See Happenings sumer organization Unkobon and on page 13 for more information. Henri Verhoef (promoter of the that the island can never come up Average salaries in Bonaire based on protest action for better roads) took with all the money or resources Central Bureau of Statistics figures on Mission Impossible: get local themselves. In the European Neth- The number of requested and and national government to im- erlands, (smaller) municipalities renewed building permits on prove Bonaire’s roads. cannot do this on their own. Bonaire is skyrocketing. In 2017, The very poor condition of the In their press release, Unkobon 242 building permits were applied roads has been, and continues to and Verhoef wrote that they hoped for up to and including August. be, disastrous for the (traffic) safety that the Dutch ministries and the This year there has been 305 in the of residents and tourists. Bonaire Island Council will join in same period, an expansion of Bonaire salaries have been rising since 2010. This chart coming up with an implementation 26%. shows the average annual salary on Bonaire from 2011 to 2016 (in Unkobon and Verhoef contacted to improve the roads on the island. US dollars). Between 2011 and 2016, the average annual salary on the responsible administrators and The total construction value has An Administration Agreement is to Bonaire increased from approximately 20,900 US dollars to ap- politicians in the Netherlands and also increased. The 242 building be defined in the coming weeks proximately 23,700 US dollars. In 2016, the average salary was Bonaire in late June with the re- permits issued in 2017 were worth and may provide clarity. They 23,660 US dollars per year. This is approximately 2,800 US dol- quest to swiftly come up with a $49.5 million. The 305 building promised to keep us informed. lars more than in 2011. When 2017 figures are available an in- concrete plan for improvement / permits issued in 2018 were valued crease of several hundred dollars is anticipated. major maintenance of the road at $68.1 million, a growth of 38%. network on Bonaire. (Continued on page 4)

The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 Page 3 Have something to say? Want to give your opinion? Email reporter @bonairenews.com

NOT 100% ACCESSIBLE ISLAND FEEKING? PART II Dear Editor: Dear Editor, I flew in on KLM last Wednesday, 12th I wholeheartedly September, and my wife, who is disabled, support Disgrun- still had to walk the steps. She is terrified of tled’s (Last issue being carried off due to a very bad previous of The Reporter) experience. opinion on the When we asked about the Aviramp the Netherland's re- staff had no knowledge of it. Who author- sponsibility for all ized the purchase of this Aviramp when it said discontent appears to be suitable only for one type of with the measures taken to reform Bonaire's aircraft or airline, namely Delta? Is it going bureaucracy, especially those in the entre- to be available to all aircraft/airlines in the preneurial field. They - for example - coldly future such as KLM and European airlines? eliminated the monthly social event that we After all Bonaire is a Dutch island. As all remember and loved so well: The "Great things stand at the moment Bonaire Airport Day of Queuing till your Feet Hurt", every is NOT 100% accessible for disabled pas- 15th of the month, when we all had to pay sengers. This is definitely not what Michael our dues to and our 'Aangiftebiljet' stamped Gaynor (RIP) tirelessly campaigned for. by (in random order) the Eilandontvanger, George M. Crear the Landontvanger and the SVB, an event that, needless to say, could last all day. That's where we met friends and foes, that's where we exchanged the latest news and gossip, that's where we fell in love, fathered - under cover of the crowd - our children, and wrote our bestselling novels. They sim- ply abolished it, and replaced it by a digital job, that takes 10 minutes at the most to complete once every quarter, thus putting us ere is Bonaire’s Christie Dovale reading The Bonaire Reporter at the lo- Editor’s Reply: in a social and emotional vacuum for at least H cally famous Silver Beach train station pizza parlor on Lake Michigan,, Yes, it’s indeed unfortunate that Bonaire’s seven hours per month. during a visit to her son, Douglas Abraham’s graduation, present Aviramps (handicapped friendly Another example of the all pervading and She wrote, “I had to taste the best pizza in miles Douglas said was on our way to boarding ramps) can’t handle KLM’s O’Hare airport. And he was RIGHT!  now disappeared bureaucracy of the Nether- planes. The 11 wide-body planes that ar- lands Antilles was - if you wanted to leave WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or when rive weekly bring a third of the arriving the island - the formal permission to do so. you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE BEST PHO- passengers so you could say that twice as You had to collect a number of stamps on a TOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bonaire, many passengers are carried on the nar- sheet of paper - about 10, as far as I remem- Caribbean Netherlands (CN). E-mail to: [email protected]. All 2018 photos are eligible for the next contest. row-body planes. Whether an Aviramp is ber - issued by authorities like the used on the very smallest planes remains Eilandontvanger, the Landontvanger, the to be seen. Chief of Police, the Head of Immigration structural projects are being designed and Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 3) and a couple of other Island Big Shots, to The biggest Aviramp ramp that Bonaire maintained. The Dutch have nothing more to check whether you paid all of your dues and has won’t reach the height of the wide- do with it but to facilitate a number of admin- taxes, did your jail time, paid your fines and The increase in the number of build- body plane doors of KLM's Airbus 330- istrative processes with knowledge and 200/300 nor TUI's Boeing 787- fulfilled all other obligations. ing is said to be good for the economic money. Parking a problem? Get a life. You development of Bonaire. Due to this Dreamliner. KLM has seven and TUI, It's a disgrace 'beyond belief' that the can park anywhere within a couple of meters development in the construction sector, four flights per week. So currently the 11 Dutch ridded us of so many time consuming from central Playa. Walk. It'll do you good. the Bonaire Island Government has a wide-body airplanes per week must deal and sometimes discriminatory traditions, Clears the head. windfall. In comparison with 2017, it and replaced them by a few simple proce- with handicapped passengers in a less Considering the number of cars on Bonaire has collected more in construction fees dures. friendly way. the island economy is thriving, and the avail- this year, namely $246,362 compared to However, there are almost 100 narrow- All in all, dear Disgruntled, and you could ability of goods is abundant. That has a price. 2017’s $184,291. body flights per week, including DiviDivi have known, the Dutch haven't much to do But: compared to say 10 years ago has life It is expected that this growth will with 8 flights per day; InselAir, four per with the problems you mentioned. The is- improved enormously. Don't like it? Need continue for the remainder of the year. day; Aruba Airlines and Winair, each four land government is pretty much responsible rest? There are still lots of islands in this great The Space & Development Department per week. Delta, United and American to determine and implement her own wide world where regulations fail and corrup- expects to conclude 2018 with 400 Airlines have five or six flights per week agenda, be it law enforcement, be it taxa- tion doesn't. Take your pick. granted building permits. tion, be it the way energy and water are be- and EZAir will soon begin flying.  —“hvdb” (Continued on page 5) ing generated and sold, be it the way infra- (Letter regretfully edited for length)

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Page 4 The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 UPDATING THE MANAGEMENT OF BONAIRE’S PARKS

ne of the most important factors in Breathe-IT capitalized on that to develop O establishing and managing a na- the Reef Support System to handle the tional park is ensuring that sustainable, multiple tasks needed to run a Marine long-term financing is available. Decades Park. It lets the Park users buy their own ago Bonaire’s Land and Marine Parks “tags” with their personal debit/credit card pioneered this by establishing fees, setting even before arriving on island. But that’s up a “dive tag” requirement for SCUBA just a small part of the total system. While divers, Washington Park admission and a allowing Park users to effortlessly pay Nature Fee tag. However, the burden of their fees, it streamlines the administra- having to run a user fee system that, al- tion and financial control for park manag- though effective, puts a significant dent in ers. It’s been pilot-tested and is currently the resources of the Park Ranger staff and in daily use in the Sint Maarten and Do- back office personnel and puts a burden- minican Republic Marine Parks. It is tai- some workload on dive and water sport lor-made for use in Bonaire. Old Tags operators to administer. It took almost four years of intense re- As the numbers of park users increase it search, development, and tests to make it taining a collection of tags. becomes inefficient, expensive to run and happen. The system provides a safe, ac-  Low operational cost. Simplest and difficult to enforce. Visualize the many countable way to receive money but also transparent pricing-- a percentage of the mindless hours involved in just collating creates an ever-growing database of Park revenue collected which includes credit 50,000 plastic dive tags each year, track- “customers,” offers a unique ticketing card processing fees. No setup fee. ing their use, collecting the $25 per tag, system and generates customized finan- This is considerably more than an Internet auditing the finances, distributing them to cial and usage reports. It’s easy to enforce -based payment system or service reseller. the dive shops, etc. It’s expensive (about by Rangers, Park employees and water It’s fundamentally a Park Management $1 just for each numbered tag) and occu- sport operators. New “Tags” System suitable for all types of conserva- pies a Park Ranger who’d be better used How it works: tion organizations like STINAPA. Be- doing environmental work. And Park con- cause of its experience and track record in servationists encourage using less plastic? After a visitor pays the fee on-line the accurate and verifiable record of all system immediately generates a unique transactions in real time. the dive industry, conservation, manage- They should begin at home. ment and ITC, Reef Support is uniquely numbered ticket with a QR code allow-  It can include a customized Marine Fortunately on-island experience and qualified to ensure the success of the sys- ing a Ranger or water sport operator to Park orientation. The system allows technology now offer a better way to tem.  G.D. verify ticket validity and name of the including any rules or information con- handle Park fees and the associated man- holder… without needing a plastic tag. sidered important for the users to know agement, control and administration. The same verification can be achieved before arriving and during their stay. Since surveys and studies have shown that by simply entering the name of the visi- currently over 90% of our tourists use the tor. If they are in the system, it’s a go, if No cash transaction required. More internet, their computers and phones to not, the visitor can buy a tag or ticket on safety for Rangers and Operators. arrange their vacations it also points to a the spot.  No more over-the-counter tags or arm- solution.  It has a transparent and accountable bands sales, saving valuable time to the Former Marine Park Manager Ramon financial system built in. Reef Support operators. Souvenir tags can be made De Leon and local software developer is capable of producing, in one click, an separately available for the divers main-

Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 4) tween Bonaire and Curacao by the end of this year. Divi Divi is currently transporting small packages including The Bonaire Re- porter on normal passenger flights. It already has a Customs station on both islands, but since a number of things remain to be done there is no concrete start date.

If weather conditions permit Anita Smits and Wijnand de Wolf are going to swim clockwise 12 kilometers around Klein Bonaire from Eden Beach and back on October 7th, starting at sunrise finishing around noon. It’s to draw attention to swimming club Bonaire Barracuda swimming club's natural sea pool. Divi Divi Airlines is considering offer- G./L.D. ing daily morning freight-only flights be-

The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 Page 5 photo Lorenzo Mittiga

photo Greta Kooistra Wedding Dance near Weber’s Joy opened a restaurant at Sorobon and day is a fun day. I’ve been at the ried. My sister Roëlla, who lives Roly and Marjolein that he was looking for people… Beach Hut for 10 years now. I here, planned our wedding and she Two days later I started working at haven’t worked anywhere else on did it to perfection.All went oly: ”I grew up in Playa When I came here in 2011 I the Beach Hut! I’d been chilling the island; I’m part of the inven- smoothly, even the kibrahacha R Pabou. My father was the started working at Telbo and a year for five days. Obviously I’m not tory! Ha! trees bloomed and Lorenzo Mittiga director of SGB and my mom was later I took a job as system admin- good at it! Hahaha! Working at the After I came here, I had a boy- took the photos. And at night, the HR at Divi Flamingo. Later on istrator at the Roman Catholic Beach Hut was so much fun! First friend for a number of years who when the party was over and eve- she worked for the Roman Catho- School Board. Nowadays I work I fell in love with Bonaire and then did the same work as I do and so rybody went home, it started rain- lic School Board until she retired. at Bopec as an IT specialist. immediately afterwards with Soro- every night we went out to party. It ing real hard! What a blessing!” I’ve got two older sisters. I did It felt good to be home! Finally I bon, and then came my addiction felt like one long vacation with “It was the perfect day,” Mar- Havo at SGB, then I went to Hol- could speak Papiamentu all day to windsurfing. It was the perfect work in between. However, from jolein says, “My family came and land to study computer science. I and also many of my former combination! However, the first one day to the next I was done my grandmother, who means a lot did Information Provision and school mates had come back from month I worked 80-90 hours a with it completely. And when Roly to me, was our witness. Roly said Information Technology (IVIT) at where they’d studied. The first week and I didn’t see anything of and I got into a relationship, we his wedding vows in Dutch and I The Hague University for one year said mine in Papiamentu and the and then started a Bachelor’s train- guests loved it and starting ap- ing in Computer Engineering and “Bonaire is a paradise and some people would plauding! Everything felt so right; obtained my preparatory diploma. it was an awesome day.” From there I finished my education give their right arm to live here. Of course, “Married life feels good,” Roly in Rotterdam. When I went to Hol- says. “It’s the same, but you’ve got land my older sisters had been nothing is 100%, but I’ve got the great blue more sense of purpose because there for six years and I’d been now the real life together begins visiting frequently, so it wasn’t sea, no stress, no rat-race.” and for me it’s all about Marjolein, difficult to adjust. family and security, moneywise After my graduation I became a couple of years I partied a lot. I never went out anymore, except and health wise. Bonaire is a para- network administrator and worked saw Marjolein around more often, the island but Sorobon, but it was for an occasional party or for din- dise and some people would give that job for a number of years, but she was still with her boy- worth it because the job was so ner, but no more nightlife! I was their right arm to live here. Of coming back to Bonaire every friend. When I found out that she much fun and we had an awesome older and wanted to save some course, nothing is 100%, but I’ve other year. At first I wanted to stay liked to play tennis – just like me – team and from the very first day money and think about the future, got the great blue sea, no stress, no in Holland and suburban bliss – a I invited her for a game, but she the place was a hit. and Roly was just a lot more sensi- rat-race. Bonaire is still Bonaire wife, a house and a couple of chil- didn’t say yes until she and her I started working in November ble and showed me that; he tamed and I hope that the Netherlands dren - was the plan. But after hav- boyfriend had broken up. We got and it was the first cruise ship sea- me! Hahaha! understand that here you cannot rd ing lived there for several years together on January 3 , 2013. son for the Beach Hut and so, right Life, however didn’t become apply the same rules as in Holland and reluctantly leaving Bonaire We’d made a bet at tennis: if I won from the start, it was high season… boring. We watched movies, since this is an island in the Carib- after every vacation I started think- Marjolein would take me out and if fun! At night we partied in town played tennis, went swimming and bean.” “I love the island and al- ing and I realized I was a bit home- she won I had to paint a room in or we stayed at Sorobon hanging it all felt good. He is a lovely, car- though it’s small, there are still sick. I had my parents and family her house. Fortunately, I beat out with the guys from the Wind- ing man and he’s got a great sense places I’ve never been,” Marjolein here and my friends too and I her… and yeah, the rest is his- surf Place, dancing and drinking. It of humor. He’s a family man and says. “Our life is here. We will fix asked myself, ‘What am I doing tory!” was always party-time! When he’s totally hot!” up the house and we’re thinking of th here?’ On the 5 of July 2011 my Marjolein: “I came here in 2008 Maarten found more staff and I got “Besides being beautiful and hot children and family life, together eldest sister, Ianthe, (who lives in for a three-month sabbatical. That more time off, I began to windsurf. Marjolein is a tough girl. She’s with our dog Kimbo ‘Slice’ Holland) got married on Bonaire was the plan. My relationship had I’ve always been a sports fanatic very cool,” Roly says. “And she Pourier. We don’t need a lot. For and right there, surrounded by just ended and I was sort of done and I love things that go fast, I love knows when she’s right and when me it’s all about health, balance, family and friends, I decided to with my job, being a flight atten- Formula 1 car racing. It has to she isn’t – which is good too – and family and friends and of course come back to my roots, because dant at Transavia, and I wanted have speed. Windsurfing is always she’s smart and she makes me Roly who is my number one. We this is home, and I did so two something completely different. I a challenge and it never gets bor- laugh and she’s caring. In 2015 we are content and happy with what months later. didn’t know Bonaire. It was a wild ing. Most of the time I went surf- bought this house right here in we have but we’re certainly look- I’d met Marjolein for the first card, and I wasn’t going to do any- ing at 7 am, before work. It was Playa Pabou and we can see the ing forward to what is to come.”  time in 2009 at a party and I thing but relax. I’d rented an apart- mesmerizing: stingrays shooting ocean from our front yard. My Story & photos by Greta Kooistra thought she was a great girl and ment at Sweet Lemon and the care- from under my board and flamin- parents are just nine houses away, goes flying over my head and not a easy to talk to but she had a boy- taker of the complex was Tineke, which I find very important be- friend, and at the time I was here the wife of Maarten, the owner of single human soul around. Imagine cause if they need me, I’ll be right on vacation. We did become Face- the Beach Hut restaurant at Soro- having a place like that – one of there. I like that. It’s an awesome book friends though, and it turned bon. One day Tineke and I went the most beautiful spots in the location; we can go for a swim out that we had a lot of friends in for a coffee and she looked at me world - all to yourself. And then I anytime and we’re close to every- common, but we didn’t really stay and said, ‘Jeez, doing nothing for would start working and that thing. Playa Pabou is so alive! would be so much fun too. And in touch. three months?’ And then she told On the 6th of July we got mar- me that her husband had just you know, it’s still like that; every

Page 6 The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 The underside of the pier before repair Working in the low headroom space demands special equipment for moving around: a desk chair and bicycle helmet

he south pier in Kralendijk is the first two and the last two beams. The to pour concrete to a surface facing down, T about 50 years old and has nearly forces on the deck work a bit differently in shotcrete (sprayed concrete) is used to add reached its original intended lifespan. A these areas, which is why the end fields of a new reinforced concrete layer. renovation of the pier was needed in or- the bottom of the deck will be repaired. der to guarantee its functionality. The After finishing these deck repairs a current renovation, using some special The repair of the deck follows the new top layer will be added to add smooth techniques, will extend the lifespan of the following process: The contractor first and stiff protection as well as esthetic rea- pier for another 20 to 40 years. scrapes the top layer to provide a smooth sons such as giving the cruise passenger a and flat working surface. After that a small warm welcome. Over time there is normal wear and tear groove is milled every half-meter. In these  The fenders will be replaced, the to the pier and maintenance will keep it grooves a small carbon reinforcement strip edges will be repaired and some new edge serviceable. By repairing these small is glued. The glue is added to the top of bars will be added. damages it is possible to extend the life- the groove to protect the carbon reinforce- span of the pier. ment strip. After the renovation of the south pier a large extra dolphin will be constructed at Apart from this wear and tear, there has Then the damaged concrete in the end the south side of this pier. This will make been structural damage which now de- fields on the bottom of the deck will be Protecting the decking with it possible to accommodate bigger cruise mands a general overhaul: removed as well as all damaged old steel special glue vessels at this pier.  Peter van Weilink, First there was the corrosion of the steel reinforcement bars. These reinforcement Arcadis Netherlands, NV tube pile foundation. The combination of bars will be replaced by new carbon rein- Photos by Wilna Groenenboom water and air around the water level forcement bars. Because it is very difficult caused corrosion of the steel. Over the rather than the steel of the tube piling years this corrosion ate away the steel foundation. which can ultimately lead to total dete- The concrete beams on top of the rioration. steel foundation pilings which carry the Second, there was splash water. This is deck are damaged as well. All these con- seawater that splashes against the bottom crete beams were inspected and marked of the concrete structure due to wind, for repair. After that the concrete will be debris in the water and the mooring ac- removed until the rebar is exposed. The tions of ships. Over time this water will damaged rebar will be repaired and anti- infiltrate the concrete and reaches the corrosion material will be applied. New steel reinforcement bars in the concrete. concrete will be added. This process At that moment they start to corrode. brings the concrete beams back to their Corroding steel will expand in volume original condition. and will squash the concrete, shell by shell. On top of these beams lays the deck. Third, there was mechanical damage to The repair of this deck is the most excit- the pier from the impact of forces from ing part of the renovation. The majority mooring ships, truck traffic on top of the of the damage to the deck is located at deck and the normal uses like loading the bottom. This is caused by splash wa- and unloading cargo. This caused small ter, but also by water flowing through the cracks and other damages over time. deck via small cracks in the concrete and the drainage system. Repairing all these To repair these damages and extend the damages could be very time consuming pier’s lifespan for another 20 to 40 years and expensive. the following repairs are underway: This is why the contractor offered an The corrosion on the steel tube pil- alternative repair method which also ex- ings will be removed and a new synthetic tends the lifespan. This is done by adding cover be placed on the cleaned steel carbon reinforcement strips in the top of around the old pilings. Most of the corro- the deck. The advantage of this carbon sion is around the water level. This cover reinforcement is that it is not vulnerable will be placed from the bottom of the to water and chlorides and will not cor- deck to below the lowest water level. The rode. It will last for an extended period of new cover will protect the old steel and time. The added carbon reinforcement on provide extra strength to these specific top replaces the old steel reinforcement locations of the steel foundation. in the bottom of the deck which is dam- aged. The old steel reinforcement at the  To prevent new electrolytic corro- bottom had lost its strength and will not sion and stop the existing corrosion, ca- be repaired. There is just one exception, thodic protection will be added. These the carbon reinforcement at the top of the are aluminum bars that will be mounted deck can’t completely replace the rein- on the steel tube piles below the water forcement at the bottom of the end fields. level. These are called “sacrificial an- The end fields are the deck parts between odes” designed to corrode themselves

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The ‘Returning Fishes’ painting is located at the Rhumba Bar in Playa

At Last: A Comprehensive Art Gallery of variety. You rent the painting for a few on Bonaire. months, then return it for another or just

bring it back. Great idea for companies to make their rooms attractive and maybe let onaire has a secret art gallery. Its employees choose for themselves what B name is Mas Bonaire, owned by they want to look at in the office and if Ruud Mask. It’s the real thing with paint- things get boring you can choose some- ings, engravings and sculptures by local thing else. and internationally acclaimed artists. It is tucked away on Kaya Industria, number Framing Available rtist Anna-Marie Kroes talks about circle). 15-A3, on a side street with several other her painting, ‘The Returning Fishes.’ One of the owners who worked at the It is not only in art that there is variety A companies and offices, near the round- Whiskey bar fell in love with the ‘Red here. The space itself also has different about at Kaya International, opposite the “The fishes in this painting are painted in Fishes.’ businesses. There is also a hairdresser (not gas station. the national colors of the flag of Bonaire. Ruud!) and Ruud also makes fames for The hotel burned down and ‘The Red There’s a story behind the ‘The Returning paintings on the spot. While you are at the Fishes’ too, but the ‘Fishes’ stayed in the Upon entering you’ll be pleasantly sur- Fishes.’ prised at the large amount of art displayed hairdresser, you can view the artwork or memory of a lot of people. very attractively on the walls. Ruud has order a frame for the photo you always It’s about the people who come to Bon- Now we want to make a new lasting mem- worked hard to organize the space to show- wanted to frame. aire, fall in love with the island and want to ory. case the artworks at their best. Never be- keep coming back. Like the owners of the All of us contributed to the painting, not Ruud says that he was interested in art fore have I seen such quantity and quality Rumba Café Bonaire. They fell in love with only the artist but also the owners and their from an early age and that he was buying on Bonaire. the island, left, and after years of expanding family painted their own fishes. art when he was just a youngster. While their horizons of the world, they realized Meet ‘The Retuning Fishes.’ There are also 3-D sculptures and statues living in Amsterdam he was actively in- Bonaire had never left their hearts. They of bronze. The oldest work comes from volved in art associations. He also visits packed their possessions and gathered their The painter and her man are part of the 1816, more than 200 years ago, but most of many fairs, exhibitions and museums in children and pets and came back to the is- returning fishes. The people running the it is modern. Strikingly, people seem to be the Netherlands. He watches the art market land and bought the Rumba Cafe Bonaire. Rumba Bar Bonaire are fishes too. We keep on coming back. the theme in nearly all the paintings. Lots a lot and buys regularly, but he does not Their expertise in running successful res- of variety: from black and white to color, think of himself as a creative person. He’s taurants and bars that they learned in the And you reading this story... maybe you from realistic to abstract, from graphic lived on Bonaire for six years wprking in years outside Bonaire has now come in very are one too…” work to oil paint and mixed techniques. the catering and swimming pool busi- handy. They’re seeing Rumba Bar and Res- ——- nesses. For him this is now a unique op- Represented are the works of internation- taurant every night full of people who want While she was living on Bonaire, artist portunity to be able to satisfy his passion ally known artists such as engravings by to get good food by take away, delivery or Anna-Marie Kroes created numerous art as well as being practical by offering fram- Toulouse-Lautrec and Chagall. But also dining at the restaurant at one of the most pieces with subjects from the sea, from the ing. the late local artist, Winfred Dania is beautiful locations on Bonaire. land, portraits of people, dogs and other represented. The works come from the He is very satisfied with the result, but I am Anna-Marie Kroes. I am an artist animals. She did the Birthday Calendar for USA and Europe: the Netherlands, France, still has a wish. He would very much like who lived on Bonaire from 1993 until 2001 the Animal Shelter and body painting in Germany, and Spain. Prices are very rea- to exhibit more work from local artists. and created hundreds of paintings of the 1998 and 1999 for Bonaire Nights maga- sonable, especially if you compare them Artists are invited to come to Mas Bon- island, above and below the water. zine. She’s had numerous exhibits in The with galleries in the big cities. aire and show their work. Everyone is One of my paintings in the period 1994- Netherlands and on our island. Rental Possibilities welcome to enjoy the beauty during a drink 1996, was a huge mural called ‘The Red Kroes returned in 2010 for her art exhibit, and a chat. The gallery is open Wednesday, Fishes’ at the Whiskey Bar Bonaire which “I Left my Heart on Bonaire,” which was at And, what makes it accessible for every- Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 to 6pm. was located at the famous old Sunset Beach the now defunct Kas di Arte. Story & body is that items above $200 can also be Phone number is: 780-4993. You can also Hotel (Ed. previously known as the Bonaire photo by L.D. rented, a very attractive alternative if you email Ruud: [email protected].  Beach Hotel located near the Hato traffic do not live here all year or if you like a lot Story & photo by Justine Verschoor

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Page 8 The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 The winner was Sr. Ralf St. Jago with his team— “ Ròl di Kabritu.” Second place was Sr. George Kroon with his team: “ Kabritu Stobá.” Third place was Ricky Jansen with his team presented “ Yòrki.” There was also a stand where Mas- ter Lion Fish Hunter and Marine Park Manager, Wijnand de Wolf, prepared Lion Fish ceviche.

The next “Real Taste of Bonaire “ will be held on the 8th of Septem- ber 2019. (Yes, we have to wait until next year!) The theme will be “Fish festival” (Festival di Piská). Strong arms make good tutu Story & Photos by Laura De- More than 100 motorcycles Salvo and riders showed up to eat! Kabritu Stoba (stewed goat), Beautiful presentation Alaparilla (grilled goat tenderloin), Sanger (stewed goat liver and first ever event, in our What was particularly fun was blood), Kabes du Higra (stewed A recollection, was held at the seeing the Park Rangers acting as goat liver and head), Rol di entrance of Washington-Slagaai hosts and bartenders, a real switch Kabritu (goat taco) and Yorki Park on Sunday, September 9. This from their regular jobs of being (stewed dry and salted goat meat). “Real Taste of Bonaire” was the “nature’s guardians.” (We were All six of the stands were partici- brainchild of Park Manager, Al- told that at the end of the day they pating in a culinary competition, so bert Crestian. were all exhausted!) tension was high as was culinary It was a festive happening with Stands were set up selling local quality. music, dancing, food, lots of peo- crafts. There was a big area under Two judges, experts in the culi- ple of all ages -locals, friends and the trees with tables and chairs for nary field, were Sr. Frank Goeloe even a parade of the motorcycle dining. Towards the back were six and Sr. Vernon Martijn. The crowd, many who’d come for Bon- stands preparing and selling Bon- chefs were judged on presentation, aire Day and were ready to dig in aire’s unique dishes with tantaliz- structure and the real taste of local for lunch. ing aromas few could resist: dishes. Judges Vernon and Frank do the tasting

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ALMOST 100% (Wheelchair Challenges #21)

Aviramp at our airport Beach Wheelchair Missing!

hat started with a conference on The first week of October will be a very Bonni’s W accessibility in 2013 and a dream special week. The Platform that was estab- route Michael Gaynor together with the board of lished in December 2017 changed its name MiVaBo would have liked to see come true, and is called now: INCLUÍ and wants to was realized last Tuesday. Bonaire Interna- celebrate that with a week of special activi- tional Airport (BIA) now owns two Avi- ties, not only to the persons with limitations. ne of Bonaire’s nesting sea ramps. One is to be used on all mid-range They emphasize “inclusion.” So keep your O turtles is surprising every- aircrafts and a smaller one to be used for the eyes on the calendar, listen to the radio, read one. smaller aircraft. the papers so you cannot miss all the an- Bonaire’s Sea Turtle Conservation BIA invited the press. The Gezaghebber nouncements about this special week. One Foundation (STCB) has tracked 26 (Lt. Governor) was present together with of the activities will be the celebration of the different turtles over the years by two commissioners, one representative of International Day for the Elderly. This cele- gluing satellite tracking transceivers the ZVK (health insurance) and a represen- bration will take place at Kunuku Arawak. to their shells, a harmless, painless tative of Zorg & Samenleving (Department And we will keep you informed. process. The most recent, a Green of Society and Care). Every one them spoke In our last column we wrote about the sea turtle named Bonni, whose a few words that showed that they were very special beach-wheelchair. There was a tracking is sponsored by tour opera- proud to have achieved this milestone and beautiful beach-wheelchair available that tor Corendon, laid three nests on Turtle eggs being laid were happy for the aviramps to be available was donated. There was even someone who Bonaire beaches, then headed off on the tarmac, to service and make Bonaire catered the service of that chair. Now we east, arriving in the Aves islands about 45 miles away. Most everyone thought this more accessible. hear that this very chair is missing and that was the start of her journey to feeding grounds. A special foundation has been established nobody knows where it might be. Because to guarantee the safety of all passengers who we think that all the beaches should be easy But instead, after a couple of weeks, she doubled back to Bonaire and laid her need special attention to get from the depar- to access, we call upon everybody to help fourth nest. Tracking is continuing to see if she has more shockers for us. Maybe ture hall into the aircraft and vice versa. find that special beach wheelchair. Bonaire is home for her? Stay tuned!  Press release and photos by STCB They provide well-trained staff to guarantee In the meantime there is a family who has this. Staff has been training hard to learn offered their chair to be borrowed if needed. how to load and unload passenger, and this They were the persons who donated the now they demonstrated to the press and other -missing chair. MiVaBo wants to get a chair invitees. like that and make it accessible for all per- However, travelers with KLM and TUI sons with a limitation. They are setting up a will still have to use the stairs to board or fundraiser to get money to buy one. If you get off the aircraft. BIA and all partners in want to help getting this wish come true, this project promised to make sure that they you may contact MiVaBo. will work hard to get the largest Aviramp in And should you want to go for a swim and order to cater to the needs of KLM and TUI. need help because of your limitation, you Once that project is presented, it will be a can go to Hillside Resort. They rent their memorable day in the history of Bonaire. special chair for a special price.  Story & Then Bonaire will truly be 100% accessible. photo by Ria Evers-Dokter

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THE NIGHTSHADE FAMILY here are some plants we eat almost contains a lower level of starch than T daily so it’s good to know more other potatoes. Some older than creamer about them. It’s important to know what potatoes are "new potatoes," with a par- you eat. Some of these vegetables grow ticular taste and texture. It’s very impor- easily on Bonaire and many gardeners tant that the storage area should be dark, have them in their garden. well ventilated and cool. I'm talking about the nightshade family, On Bonaire potato salad is very popu- a family to use with care. Family mem- lar especially during special celebrations bers are the potato, eggplant, sweet pep- like Christmas. Also locals use freshly per, bell and chili pepper, tomato and sliced potatoes as a remedy against high more. fevers. They put it under the feet and tie wet kitchen towels around the feet to person need not spend a lot of time at sea to know there is a higher power hold the slices. Potatoes can lower the A involved in life. Bonaire’s fishermen are especially aware of this as they fever in a short time. This really works. spend long hours on the deep to earn their living. They believe in God and honor Potatoes are high in Vitamin C and high him with a religious tradition handed down from the Venezuelan fishermen of dietary fiber. nearby Margarita Island. Annually, around the feast day of the Virgen del Valle But remember: Potatoes that have skin (The Virgin of the Valley), the patron of fishermen, they gather for a Mass (photo that’s turned green are bad for your above) and blessing of their fleet. This is most certainly a reflection of the true health. spirit of Bonaire. This year it was held on September 9, at Sorobon. Eggplant, another plant in the night- Red cotton plant in my yard shade family, is also known as aubergine or boulanger. It is a spongy fruit used in cooking in many different cuisines and is in fact a berry. You can eat all of the fruit but always cooked. There are different shapes, sizes and a few colors. On Bonaire we know the purple long A poster-perfect eggplant eggplant and those which look like a huge dark purple egg. These plants grow This nightshade family is a big family easily on Bonaire because it’s a typical with members that contain alkaloids, tropical plant. I always have them in my some of which are highly toxic. The most garden. They can stand hot weather very important plants are those mentioned, well. Some plants I have had for some which I see in many gardens here. years. Every six months I trim the plants, The potato is a nightshade similar to harvest the fruits and cut off the dried tomatoes. The vegetative and fruiting ones. Then the plant grows nice and parts contains the toxin salanine and are strong again. not fit for human consumption. Normal potato tubers that have been grown and stored properly produce glycoalkaloids Start of the boat procession at Sorobon in amounts small enough to be negligible to human health. But if green sections of Following Mass and blessing, the fishermen, fami- the plant (namely sprouts and skins) are lies and friends boarded their boats, and led by the exposed to light the tuber can accumulate boat Corker (B-396) bearing the statue of the Virgin, a high enough concentration of glycoal- proceeded in a nautical proces- kaloids to affect human health. sion across Lac Bay to Cai, and To harvest the potatoes, gardeners used circled the statue in homage be- to dig up potatoes with a long-handled, fore returning to the pier at Soro- three- prong "grape," a spading fork or a bon. potato hook. Immature potatoes, known Then they enjoyed the cool end as “creamers,” is a variety of potato har- of the day with conversation, vested before it matures to keep it small Peppers come in several colors and food and drink.  G.D. and tender with a nice taste. The flesh flavors, hot and sweet spicy and even spicier, in different colors, On Bonaire the green sweet peppers and I have the long type eggplant which is shapes and sizes. So you have a lot of the yellow mild hot pepper are the most softer in cooking. The plants are very choice to make a successful meal. loved ones. Sweet peppers are low in calo- sensitive to the pies -pies (white fly), so To raise these plants: sow seeds in any ries and provide a lot of healthy benefits every two weeks I spray the plant, espe- kind of container in soft black dirt. (Oh, such as Vitamins A,B,C, E, dietary fiber, cially under the leaves, with neem tea. also eggplant seeds you do in the same foliate, potassium and niacin. I stew them sliced in curry, garlic, on- way). When the young plants are about And what locals like to say about hot ion, some cumin, olive oil and some wa- one decimeter high, plant them one by one peppers is: “You enjoy it two times; when ter, sweet or hot peppers. Or I fry the in bigger containers or straight into soft it goes in and when it comes out.” slices in hot oil. It uses a lot of oil be- mixed black soil in your garden. I myself So try some peppers in your garden, for cause it’s like a sponge. I let the slices prefer to plant them in pots so I can move drain on a paper towel. For vegetarians your health and to enjoy it twice! the pots when there is too much sun or too So just do it.  this is a great veggy to replace meat in much rain water. Iguanas are crazy about

meat recipes. the soft leaves so put them in a green house if you have one. Story & photos by Angliet, Nature Sweet peppers are a beloved vegetable After a while you see the small white Lover on Bonaire. In local Bonairean food you flowers. (Eggplants have purple flowers.) can find them in soups, salads, stews, in Soon after that you see the small peppers pickles and salsas. This plant loves warm coming out. Also on these plants you often climates, so on Bonaire it does very well. Eggplant with blossoms appearing see pies pies so control them with the Sweet pepper plants include a wide vari- neem tea, especially under the leaves. ety of plants, from sweet and crunchy to

The Bonaire Reporter Sept. 24 – Oct 8, 2018 Page 11 Date Ship Time #PAX 25– Sep. Monarch 0700-1800 2744 REGULAR EVENTS tours are $25/person with 2 person minimum. Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park 02—Oct Monarch 0700-1800 2744 Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts Fridays for residents and local people. Tel. 717 •Bonaire Goat Farm Tour—9am. -8489, 540-9800. See Monday for more information 09– Oct Monarch 0700-1800 2744 Soldachi Tours—See the Real Bon- CLUBS and MEETINGS aire and be transported back in time. Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Learn about the history, culture and 11--Oct Equinox 0700-1800 2850 Thursday of the month at 8 pm at nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. Call Maria Koeks for more informa- For more information call 510-0710. tion: 796-7870, 717-6435. CLOSE IN EVENTS Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- EXHIBITIONS Nature Organization, STINAPA, has days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo September 24th - 29th — frequent events– bird watching, sunset Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting —“Salute to the Sailors”– old mari- hikes, lectures, etc. Go to their website Tourism Week. Companies room upstairs above the dive shop. All time photos from the Bonaire Maritime for more information of events for the will offer various "open Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory Heritage Foundation, Museo Bonaire, rest of 2018: stinapabonaire.org/ Obersi 785-9446. Kaya Kachi Craane #34, free. days" events Toastmasters Club meets every two Saturdays Thursday, September 27— weeks. For more information call Cru- —Coral Restoration Exhibit- •Marshe di Playa (Bonaire Duodero)- sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Terramar Museum Opening of new tourist Every Saturday, 8am-1pm, near Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. route, 4:30-5:30pm at the Warehouse Bonaire, locally made and —Yana’s Fine Art Exhibition at field (Felt di Snip) on the grown products. Bistro di Paris /Zazu Bar- CHURCH SERVICES •Marshe di Kunukero (Farmers Mar- Info: 599 785-5002 Rincon Road, 4.5 km north ket) at Kriabon-First Saturday of The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- of Mentor the Month. Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, ter-Day Saints --Kaya Sabena 26 Sun- day Services - Papiamentu/Espanol next to Aquamarin School, 8am- BONAIRE’S MUSEUMS Saturday, Sept. 29 12noon 9am to 12 noon Add’l Info (599) 701- 9522 Dutch/English 1pm to 3pm —Nos Zjilea Cultural •Monthly Cultural Market at Man- •Terramar Museum at Terramar Shop- Add’l Info (599) 701-2892 gazina di Rei—Usually the last Sat- ping Mall, on the waterfront. Monday- Event, Mangazina di Rei, urday of the month, 8am-1pm. See Protestant Congregation of Bon- Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday, closed. 8am-1pm the real Bonaire: traditional music, aire: ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wil- Cruise ship days 9am-6pm, $10, $5 for —Marsha Rincon Krioyo, crafts, local produce, Creole kitchen, helmina; Sunday service-10am in residents, children free, 717-0423, 780- educational presentations. Mangazina Dutch. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; 4327 12 noon-6pm. Street market di Rei is on the Rincon Road, at the Sunday service-8:30am in Papiamentu/ in Rincon: crafts, local eastern entrance to Rincon. Free en- Dutch. •Museo Bonaire on the waterfront at the foods, sweets trance Children’s Club-every Saturday from old Kas di Arte, Kaya Kachi Craane #34. 717-8868. Monday-Friday 9am-noon, 2- — Taste of Bonaire, Tour- •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s Garage 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the 4pm. Free ism edition, Wilhelmina Park Sale (Pakus di Pruga)—every Satur- church.) Contact: Maryt- [email protected] or Daisycof- 6-10 pm day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador • Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris [email protected] Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. See, Feel and Taste the Culture of Bonaire. Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop cast offs on Dutch service Every Sunday eve- Sunday, Sept 30 Saturdays or at the Shelter on the La- ning at 7pm, Hanchi Amboina 37. Enjoy the view from “The King’s Store- house.” Monday-Friday. Cultural Market goen Road weekdays. 717-4989 Kralendijk. Pastor Oppeneer. Info call —Duo X-treme Mountain last Saturday of the month. Call 786- +599 787-0646 Bike Race. Cash Prizes. •Last Saturday of the month – do- 2101 nate foods and household items to International Bible Church, Kaya —Monument Day

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caring towards the puppies so we decided Misu should stay with all the puppies in the hat a new kind of sea- Shelter puppy kennel. He watches over T grass is invading Lac them, corrects them and guides them in the Bay? big world passing by, that's why his nick- Sea grasses are plants and name is Daddy. they are closely related to the Sweet Misu is a little shy at first but when plants that grow on land. They he opens up he loves to cuddle and play. even have roots just like the With lots of love and affection and some plants that grow on land. They basic training, he will make an excellent use the roots to hold on to the companion for a family. Misu loves chil- ground. Without the roots they dren and other dogs, or anyone who will wouldn’t be able to grow in the soft sand of Lac bay. They love him in return. If you would like to Photo Credit: Peter Jonas meet Misu or know would be swept away by the more about him visit waves and currents. This new us at the Animal Shel- type of sea grass, Halophilastipulacea, usu- ter, Mon-Fri 9 a.m.- ally grows in the Indian Ocean, but was When a plant or animal is found in a new 12 p.m. 3-5 p.m., Sat. discovered in the Caribbean in 2002 and in area and has negative effect on the other 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or call Lac bay in 2010. Since it was first found, it plants and animals that lives there, it is 717-4989/701-4989. has spread quickly and now it covers over called an invasive species. One well-known MEET HANDSOME MISU (AKA DADDY)  Story & photo by 26% of the area covered by sea grasses in example of an invasive species here in the Sanne Attevelt Lac Bay. Caribbean is the Lionfish, which has had negative effects on the fish populations In nature there is always a competition for around the islands. MARK YOUR CALENDAR, DECEMBER 9, space so, as the new sea grass takes up more ANIMAL SHELTER AUCTION! DETAILS COMING SOON! and more space, the local sea grasses gets Invasive species are very hard to get rid of less space. This may not sound like some- so the new sea grass is probably here to thing bad, after all, there is still sea grass stay. Something that we all can do to protect growing in Lac Bay. But most plants and the green turtle and the turtle grass is to be animals are so well adapted to their environ- careful with what we do with our trash. ment that it’s difficult for them to adapt to Never throw anything in nature. We should something new, even if it’s only another FAREWELL, BEST WISHES.... and/or Dutch are pluses. If you are inter- also take care of the turtle grass that grows type of sea grass. AND HELP WANTED! ested in either position please email in Lac Bay. One simple way to do that is to ast week, Animal Shelter Bonaire [email protected] for inter- avoid stepping on it or cutting its roots with L said farewell and wished success to view/appointment.  Jane Madden Disko One of the animals that might be affected boat propellers or windsurf fins. two terrific employees. Michael Pruden- by this is the green turtle because it prefers Studies like this are important because cia has been at the Shelter for over a year Laurie Smith photos the local sea grass, which is called turtle they help to answer questions regarding the and a half and has been a great asset. In grass. When scientists gave the green turtle increasing problems with invasive species addition to his great work with the animals, different sea grasses to choose from, they that are taking place all over the world. To he was a wonderful mentor to the young saw that turtles prefer the local turtle grass. predict, prevent and maybe eventually coun- male interns and "Mr. Fix-It" whenever a They wondered why the turtles always teract the potentially negative effects that an repair was needed or vehicles required chose the turtle grass so they analyzed dif- introduction of a new species has on the service. Michael and his wife are embark- ferent sea grasses in a laboratory. The re- environment, it is important to try to under- ing on a new business venture and the Shel- sults showed that the turtle grass is better stand the interactions that take place be- ter wishes them much success. He will be for the green turtles’ health because it con- tween the different plants, animals and their greatly missed by his canine, feline and tains more nutrients. This is probably why environment. Story by Emil Ren human friends. the green turtle prefers the turtle grass. Petra Rotter has been with us only a When a green turtle eats the turtle grass at Emil Ren is STINAPA’s new intern from short time, first as a steady volunteer and one location, it usually leaves some small Sweden. He studied at the University of since July as a staff member. She is known plants. After a while the turtle grass grows Gothenburg in Swe- as "the hardest working woman in shelter back and the turtle can come back and eat den and received business"! There is no job too big or too from it again. BUT… The new sea grass some funding from small that she won't tackle with fervor and grows faster so when the turtle eats the tur- the Erasmus+ Pro- complete to perfection. Petra and her hus- tle grass in one place, the new sea grass gram to come and band are returning to Germany where they takes its place because it grows much faster. get some practical will continue their previous professional After some time, there might only be the experience at grooming business. It will be hard to find new sea grass that grows in Lac bay. This is STINAPA for six someone who works as hard and joyfully as bad for the green turtle and probably for the months. Petra. Shelter staff and residents will miss Petra Rotter other plants and animals as well. her. And now...HELP WANTED: Animal Shelter Bonaire needs to fill the shoes of these great staffers. Do you love Visit our modern salon. animals? Not afraid of hard work? Animal Shelter Bonaire needs you for one of two Call for an appointment or positions. just walk in. Animal Care Giver/2. 22 hours per week We do hair, make up, removal of (incl. some weekend work); $6.75/$7.00 facial hair, coloring of eyebrows and per hour depending on qualifications. 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THE GALACTIC TEA PARTY ARIES You may surprise yourself and others with what you can create LIBRA Priorities need to be clearly with available funds and talent today. defined today. Delay in transactions You finally have the key or right ap- can be expected. Personal matters take proach to a relationship that has been a back seat, as you get involved in out of balance for a time. Children de- heavy schedules. Encounters at this mand quality time. You make travel stage of negotiations can be disastrous. plans. Lucky number 21. Color blue. Meditate and rejuvenate your energy. TAURUS You retain a position of Lucky number 9. Color silver. power at work and affirm commit- SCORPIO A lack of persistence can ments with love and promise. Labor be disastrous today. Sheer, unforeseen and application to goals brings wealth. bad luck may look negative but it leads Contentment in family scenes is expan- to fortunate changes. Restrictions may sive. Your plans prove to be gainful, be not be acceptable to you, express your it buying property or starting a venture. feelings. Don't allow others to interfere utumn is finally here And one of our only the steam behind. Lucky number 1. Color red. in personal partnerships. Lucky num- A favorite asterisms will soon be dis- Now, let’s take a closer look at this part of GEMINI You may find it hard to ber 8. Color lavender. appearing from the early evening sky. The the Milky Way. On clear moonless nights, make decisions as you analyze and SAGITTARIUS You are kind to Teapot will be visible in the southern sky far from lights, you'll see that the tip of the think about pros and cons endlessly. friends and family, diligent and be- and it has a great galactic secret to share. teapot is embedded in the widest and dens- Beware of a crafty opponent who tends nevolent at work and preserving, car- About an hour after sunset, on any night est part of the great ribbon of light we call to gossip. You are super active to ing in relationships. Beware of a next week, face south. Near the horizon, the Milky Way. At this time of year, this achieve a lot in projects and personal wasteful and prodigal woman at war you'll see the stars of Sagittarius the Cen- great band of stars stretches all the way matters. Intellectual activity can be with her essential dignity. A balanced taur Archer. He's just to the east of the j- from the southwestern horizon, up to the shaped constellation of Scorpius the Scor- zenith and back down to the northeast hori- rewarding. Lucky number 5. Color attitude brings harmony at home and pion. zon. blue. synergy at work. Lucky number 11. Many of the stars of Sagittarius are too In fact, if you look more closely at Sagit- CANCER You are kind, romantic Color rust. faint to see if there is light pollution as there tarius and Scorpius, you will see that most and dreamy this month and find it hard CAPRICORN You are left with is in downtown Kralendijk. of the teapot and the bottom half of the scor- to deal with the practical realities of mixed feelings of failure and success However, there are eight stars there that pion are embedded in the Milky Way. life. Beware of an indolent woman as some projects work well and others are fairly bright and they form what we call And… if you take a pair of binoculars you who can be demanding and domineer- defeat you. Speculation is best an asterism; like the Big Dipper in Ursa will see that it is made up of millions of pin ing. A son or daughter can be too emo- avoided. Don't be disappointed if some Major and the sickle in Leo the Lion. points of light; each one is a distant star. tional and confused about a personal promises are not fulfilled or friends let Therefore, the Teapot in Sagittarius is not These stars, along with our Sun, all be- relationship. Lucky number 17. Color you down, as it is a temporary phase. an official constellation. Nevertheless, it’s a long to a great cosmic spiral family of 200 blue. Lucky number 7. Color silver. fun pattern to spot and with a little imagina- billion stars we call a Galaxy; The Milky LEO Business is brisk and you are AQUARIUS A restless feeling Way Galaxy. The Milky Way is so huge, it tion, you can enjoy watching it cruise across highly productive in professional ven- passes when you meditate in silence. A is more than 100 thousand light years the sky to pour tea on the tail of Scorpius tures. You are good with your hands job or relationship is finished and it is the Scorpion. across. And the Earth is about 2/3rds of the way out from the center, on one of the spiral and special skills to gain appreciation. time to let go and make a new begin- If you have super dark Sky Park skies Feelings and emotions rather than in- ning as something greater is waiting and a good imagination, the Milky Way arms. looks like steam coming out. And when we look at Sagittarius and tellectual ideas, influence your profes- for you. You are past the point of re- sional direction and personal decisions. turn and have to go forward to be liber- As legend has it, Scorpius the Scorpion Scorpius, the reason the Milky Way appears wanted to show off his brand-new teapot by thickest and widest here is because the bulg- Lucky number 1. Color pink. ated. Lucky number 8. Color green. having a tea party. But scorpions don’t ing center of our galaxy lies in this direc- VIRGO You complete an important PISCES Trust your intuition when drink tea. Really? Just imagine that they do tion. And… at the center of the galaxy, lies assignment and can look forward to judging people or situations. Personal in the Sky Park. So anyway, Scorpius in- a deep dark mysterious object of incredible more opportunities. This is a good time relationships are meaningful. Spiritual vited Orion the Hunter and his two hunt- density. It is a super-massive black hole. to deal with details, practical matters reflection and growth is possible now You can't see it, but it lurks among the stars ing dogs, Canis Major and Canis Minor to and health problems. Be expansive and as you are open, receptive and silent of Sagittarius. his tea party. Unfortunately for Scorpius, He share your richness, wisdom, experi- inside. The best answers come from So, there you have it: a galactic tea party forgot that those constellations are in the ence, feelings and expertise with oth- within you so don't look for them out- with a celestial teapot. Look for Sagittarius winter part of the sky. So, by the time they ers. Lucky number 9. Color pink. side. Lucky number 9. Color red.  arrived, The sky had rotated so far that all tonight and gaze into the center of the gal- the tea poured out of the teapot, leaving axy.  Dean Regas & James Albury India Today

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