Min. Bethel Toured Cays and South Abaco Minister of Health Was Interested in Clinics, Dumps and Cemeteries the Hon

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VOLUME 10, NUMBER 22, NOVEMBER 15th, 2002 Min. Bethel Toured Cays and South Abaco Minister of Health Was Interested in Clinics, Dumps and Cemeteries The Hon. Dr. Marcus Bethel, Minister of Health, visited Abaco on November 7. He toured Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay, Elbow Cay and Sandy Point to see first hand the clinics in each town, the dumps on each of the cays and the cemetery in Guana Cay. He spent considerable time on Guana Cay. The clinic there is quite small and in need of repairs. Many Guana Cay residents feel that the cemetery is nearly outgrown and a new location must be found. Dr. Bethel then went to the proposed site for the garbage dump on the northwest end of the island. This controversial piece of property is approximately 20 acres and goes sea to sea. It is under consideration for a land fill dump with the garbage being burned before being buried in a landfill trench. However, the property is choice land on an island with very little government land. It is estimated that only five to eight acres of the 20 acre parcel may be useful as much of the acreage is a mangrove swamp now used by bonefish fisherermen. Councillor Glen Laing escorted Dr. Bethel. A brief meeting was held in the government office with Mr. Johnny Roberts giving information on the garbage handling situation. Dr. Bethel then toured the Man-O-War clinic which he found is very well equipped. The Hon. Dr. Marcus Bethel, Minister of Health, visited Abaco on November 7 to see the public health facilities within his portfolio on He was given a tour of the dump site where Great Guana Cay, Man-O-War Cay, Elbow Cay and Sandy Point. He spoke with local government officers and discussed some of the problems being dealt with locally. He is shown here on Guana Cay with Mr. Glenn Laing, Council member from Guana Cay. Please see Dr. Bethel Page 18

Wild Horses Are Spanish Barbs Disney Donates School Supplies

Disney Cruise Line has once again assisted the schools of South Abaco. On October 31 they visited the Moore’s Island All Age School followed by a visit on November 4 to the James A Pinder Primary School in Sandy Point and the Crossing Rocks Pri- mary School to give the students backpacks, pencil boxes, pencils and folders. Shown above is Mr. Troy McKenzie on the right, a life guard on Castaway Cay who is from Crossing Rocks, with students from his home town along with Principal Frank Hepburn and Teacher Carolyn Bain, first and second grade teacher.

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The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID The wild horses of North Abaco, now thought to be rare descendants of Spanish Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 Barbary horses, are becoming quite used to having visitors. Shown above are Mr. MIAMI FL 331 Ronald W. Thompson, Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister, on the right with Bellatrix II, an Abaco Barbary filly. Showing him the horses was Mr. Gary Sawyer of Man-O-War. The government is making land available for the horses to go back to the forest. They are now on Bahama Star Farm. Photo by Mimi Rehor Page 2 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 Public Service Week Featured Civil Servants Many Activities Marked Point. Mr. Don Cornish, manager of the Honoring Banquet service was recognized in the Bahamas Abaco Tourist Office, organized the sym- Constitution which was adopted in 1973. Public Service Week posiums. Highlighted the Week Mr. Knowles brought out that there are By Isobel Sherman Other activities included a fish fry in The Second Annual Public Officers Ban- 500 civil servants on Abaco out of a total of The week of October 27 to November 2 Sandy Point on November 1 to raise money quet was held on November 1st at Abaco 20,000 for the entire country. was Public Service Week. A church ser- to complete their community center. A walk- Beach Resort to honour civil servants who Only one person, Mrs. Enamae Parker, vice at St. Simons by the Sea Anglican a-thon was held at Treasure Cay on No- have given many years of service. The has retired within the last year. Mr. James Church in Treasure Cay began the week of vember 2 to raise money for computers for theme of the banquet was People Focused, McSweeney was named for the longest ser- celebrations. Five hundred civil servants the schools of North Abaco. People Driven and the guest speaker was vice on Abaco with 41 years of service. serve on Abaco. Senior Administrator The climax of the week was a banquet Mr. Gary Knowles, Administrator for North Those serving between 30 and 40 years in- Alexander Williams urged civil servants to held at Abaco Beach Resort to honour the Abaco. Close to 60 persons were in atten- cluded Mr. Hezekiah Dean with 39 years, recommit themselves to their jobs. Father long serving civil servants. David Knowles dance. Mr. Leslie Farquharson with 38 years, Mrs. Kenneth MacKenzie of the St. Simon of Agriculture and Fisheries was the chair- Mr. Knowles gave a brief history of the Sheila McDonald with 36 years, Mr. Church urged civil servants to be honest man of the Public Service Week on Abaco. development of the pubic service in The Alexander Williams with 32 years and Mr. with the public and not to be ashamed to Mrs. Ena Mae Parker was honoured at the Bahamas. In 1803 job qualifications were Joseph Johnson with 30 years. pray. banquet as the only retiree on Abaco this introduced as a requirement for employ- Those serving between 20 and 30 years During the week of activities symposiums past year. She retired from the Marsh ment. That policy remained in effect until included Ms. Terry Russell, Serg. Ernest for the public were held in Cooper’s Town, Harbour Post Office. 1890 when applicants were required to take Rahming and Mr. Cleveland Dawkins all Grand Cay, Marsh Harbour and Sandy examinations. The Civil Service Act was with 28 years, Ms. Sarah Dawkins with 26 instigated in 1956. The next major change occurred in 1964 when The Bahamas gained Please see Public Service Page 3 internal self government. Finally, the civil

Mr. Alexander Williams, Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, awarded certificates SAVE THE CORKS honoring civil servants with many years of service. Here he is congratulating Mrs. Ena Mae Parker, the only retiree on Abaco this year. & ENTER TO WWIIN A NEW CHAR-BROIL GAS BAR-B-QUE When you purchase any bottle of wine at Bristol Cellars/ William Brewer Treasure Cay, Boat Harbour or Downtown Marsh Harbour, save the cork, write your name and phone number on the cork and place it in the bin. Drawing will take place on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 2002 Contest open to persons 18 years or older All wine corks must have been purchased from William Brewer/Bristor Cellars

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Symposiums were held on Grand Cay, and in Cooper’s Town, Marsh Harbour and Sandy Point. Shown above are presenters at Sandy Point at their meeting. The symposiums were planned to inform the public about concepts and areas of responsibilities of the various government agencies. Each symposium featured representatives of different departments. The meetings gave the public the opportunity to ask questions and make comments. Sandy Point Hosts Symposium An informative Public Service sympo- dium businesses to help develop the coun- sium was held on October 1 in Sandy Point try and provide jobs. Appropriate ventures by officers of various government agencies might include businesses in tourism, agri- to inform and answer questions by the pub- culture, fishing and manufacturing. Retail lic. Public officers also asked questions of sales, education and residential loans are others making presentations to get a better not considered. insight of other departments. Applicants are required to have equity in Two police are assigned to South Abaco their project but that might be land or equip- according to ASP Leland Russell. This area ment instead of cash. extends from Cherokee to Moore’s Island. To answer a comment that the bank dis- By agreement, one officer is assigned to criminates against older applicants, Mr. Disney’s Castaway Cay two days each week Coleby replied that older people present when the cruise boats are there. Mr. Russell more risk as they die sooner than younger said South Abaco is experiencing the same people. general problems as the rest of the Baha- Our new Education Superintendent, Mr. mas - drug use, dope smoking and gam- Hezekiah Dean, is in charge of the 16 pub- bling. lic schools on Abaco with three having large Mr. Loren Coleby of the Bahamas De- velopment Bank explained the bank’s mis- Please see Symposium Page 30 sion. Loans are available for small to me-

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Lawn Mowers 20% OFF Table Cloths 25% OFF Paint 20% OFF Sheet Sets 25% OFF Fishing Rods & Reels 20% OFF Curtains 25% OFF Comforters 30% OFF November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 5 Two Banks Are Merging Barclays Bank PLC and Canadian Impe- bases in the Caribbean with over US$2 bil- economic development of the area. They been announced yet. Although the official rial Bank of Commerce have come together lion and assets close to US$10 billion. have 80 branches in 13 countries in the name of the banks has changed, customers to become FirstCaribbean International Barclays Bank and CIBC will still be major Caribbean, The Bahamas and Belize. They will continue using Barclays and CIBC Bank. They first announced the merger in shareholders in the new bank with each employ more than 3000 persons. checks. All accounts and card numbers will July 2001 and it will be another 12 to 18 holding 45 percent of the shares. The re- The plans of FirstCaribbean include remain the same. The way loans will be months before the process is complete. They maining shares will be he available on Car- transforming the branches into state-of-the- repaid will be same but checks should now are operating separately until they are fully ibbean stock exchanges. art financial centers which will offer many be made payable to FirstCaribbean Interna- integrated. Both the banks are solid, long The goal of the merger is to produce a new products such as offshore mutual funds, tional Bank. Changes will be made slowly established banks in the Caribbean. Now strong regional bank which will be able to wealth management, foreign exchange and but both banks assure the public that they the new bank has one of the largest capital give improved service and help with the treasury services. will continue to provide good service. The specific plans for Abaco have not

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The entrance to the hall was guarded by October 29. Aunt Bea chartered two ferries end of October, 2003, we will see this house Hope Town a huge spider descending from her web. She and some came in their own boats. Silbert materialize again. Big Hill Box Car Derby would only let the very brave pass through Mills was on hand to video the experience Correction Will Draw Crowds to the terrors within. A pumpkin patch glow- and expressed his thanks for her generos- The fifth annual Big Hill Box Car Derby ing with grinning jack-o-lanterns greeted the ity. Halloween night was for the children In the last issue of The Abaconian, we will be held on November 30 at noon at the visitors and seemed to urge them onward to of Man-O-War and their guests. Over 150 wrote about a Man-O-War student who re- Big Hill on Elbow Cay. This great family the next creepy display, a wall full of spi- people came on Tuesday and about 50 on ceived a certificate for her entry in the Royal fun event is greatly anticipated as juniors ders. They were kept from pouncing on Halloween. Aunt Bea apologized for the Commonwealth Society competition. An- and adults race down the big hill in a vari- guests by two grinning life-size night roam- confusion on Tuesday, but she had no idea other Bahamian student who attends Man- ety of carts. Two categories include Jun- ers fresh from the grave. The couple had that so many children would want to see grove Cay High School received a rating of iors for under 14 and Adults for those 14 dressed for the occasion and his long coat her Haunted House. She promised a more “Commended.” Apologies for the omission. and over. The event brings out creativity as and her fur hat indicated they had come from organized affair next year. the carts are all homemade. Races include much colder climes to wander this hall. The house was created by Aunt Bea, Pat pairing carts for speed runs and slalom timed Ghosts danced from the ceiling to haunt- Elkins and their helpers, Nathaniel and Support races. ing music as ghoulish faces looked on from Candace Malone, Melissa Phillpot and The event is sponsored by Gatorade and the walls of the long corridor. Rounding Rose. Other helpers included Adrianna and Citizens Burns House. Gatorade is providing the tro- the last corner, a dangling skeleton invited Allie Phillpot. A big thank you to Linus phies and drinks for the organizers to sell guests to observe the Skeleton Ball. who hooked up countless extension cords, and Burns House is providing liquor for the The lead couple of this weird waltz had tested hundreds of lights and generally did Against Crime committee to sell. The sale of T-shirts, food adorned their bones for a party. He was every technical thing needed to make the and drink will be available. Proceeds from sporting a jaunty rose boutonniere and make the house come alive. Thanks to all Working to Keep the event go toward sporting interests on seemed ready to tip his top hat to all the who helped in other ways. Us Safe the island. Last year they helped the surf- ladies. She wore matching flowers in her Alas, the house has disappeared now, but ing association, the group constructing the flowing locks of lustrous white hair and she I have a feeling that sometime around the community swimming pool and other sport- smiled at all the young men with her painted ing interests. In the past they have helped lips and long-lashed eyes. Mirrors at vari- with equipment for the ball park. ous levels allowed guests to see how they Thanksgiving Dinner • Nov. 28 Shuttle service will be provided continu- would look had they attended the ball. At Restaurant, Marina and Boutique ally from the upper public dock to the event last, the tour was over. A witch with her site. dragon pet in attendance cackled her fare- Air-conditioned waterfront dining, or wells as dangling spiders tried to get the Drink and dine at the popular patio bar . . . Man-O-War unwary one last time. At last, safely through Sunday - Buffet Grill 6:30 pm - 9 pm Wednesday - Grill & Fries night By Pat Elkins the flowing black curtains, children were Breakfast Monday - Saturday 8 - 10 a.m. Halloween Hauntings given bags of Halloween toys. Of course, Wide variety of bar snacks 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Aunt Bea and Uncle Joe Shirley enter- this haunting experience made one hungry Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 - 10 p.m. tained the children of Marsh Harbour and and thirsty. Aunt Bea provided chips and Dinghy dock for customers Music by Man-O-War with Halloween hauntings and drinks for the journey from Halloween Hall Monthly dockage • Internet access treats again this year. Eerie music and swirls to more familiar territory. Email: Estin & Brown Tip Water, electricity, phones & cable TV on dock of fog beckoned all to enter the chamber of The Halloween Horror House was vis- [email protected] Halloween Horror. ited by children from Marsh Harbour on Phone Restaurant 367-2366 • Marina 242-367-4255 • VHF Ch 16

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They can afford to live in a similar rules. We continue to overlook their illegal face similar dislocations as needed roads are lifestyle to their Bahamian counterpart. community since they encroach quietly and put through the area. Many are here permanently. But for oth- without fanfare on government land or land We (government is a large component of ers we are only a stepping stone on their with clouded ownership. We are as much “we”) must come together and formulate trip to Florida. But while they are here, they at fault for allowing the situation to con- one, two and five-year plans for this area. learn a trade, learn to speak English and tinue and grow bigger as they are for tak- The residents there must start making simi- their children are educated. They learn a ing advantage of our indifference. lar plans. They are willing to absorb more new way of life which allows them to blend How do we get out of this escalating situ- of their kind and assist in helping them into Bahamian or American cultures. ation? We want the labour they provide. “settle in.” They must be prepared to ac- Comparing this to the life they or their Therefore, we allow the communities to cept whatever solutions are finally imple- parents lived in Haiti, they have succeeded. flourish. The residents there want the jobs mented. With our indifference they will continue to David and seem content with their lifestyle. They They or their parents came to our shores expand their squatter communities. Ralph are satisfied with their living conditions in willing to put up with the unknown. That We must take advantage of their desire exchange for jobs, an education and for blind acceptance must be channeled or to a better life and encourage them to live Marsh Harbour is home to Pigeon Peas some a chance to get to Miami. guided to our way of life. by our laws, to come up to our standards. and the Mud, two large immigrant commu- Citizens, residents and immigrants, both If these people are to be integrated into This will mean saving their wages, buying nities in the heart of town. Pigeon Peas is legal and illegal, inside and outside these Bahamian society, they must learn to live land and building a real house while com- nearly full with little space for expansion. communities all have responsibilities to- with our rules and accept many Bahamian plying with our community standards. However, the neighbouring Mud has room ward resolving this escalating problem. values. This will not happen to any extent Many central government agencies must to grow and new houses are seen regularly The new immigrants and the older resi- without social and governmental pressure. come together with local government, the in the easily visible fringes. dents living there must be reminded constantly They or their parents left Haiti for a bet- church, the private sector and representa- The residents there are taking advantage of the temporary nature of their housing. Even ter life. Food, housing, education and jobs tives from the communities themselves to of our inability to enforce our own laws. while being allowed to live there, they must with a regular payday are all a part of the appreciate and enforce our community stan- These relative new-comers have exploited be aware that eventually they must leave that better life they seek. They have mostly ac- dards. our indifference to their occupying marginal area. Understanding that their community is complished this goal. They have a house, It will not be easy but with every passing land. Even though the community is within not a permanent fixture will ultimately make food and jobs far superior to what they left year, the solution becomes more difficult. two blocks of the Police station, the Immi- a solution easier to implement. in their native country. Their children are It is time to start the process. gration office and the Administrator’s of- This fact was recently accepted by eight being educated. fice, we are unable to control the growth. The Bahamas is a country based on laws and most people accept this and live within Generally Speaking . . . the rules. These newcomers live in their own The Price of Progress community under their own rules. They build on home sites of their choosing in the By S. Timothy Roberts Things get a bit more technical and a lot cinogen and cadmium.. The mercury in settlement. They build to their standards, Progress: Steady improvement, as of a more serious when dealing with hazardous these display units is in the form of elemen- not ours. They handle sanitation require- society or civilization; to advance toward a waste, though, and these are the things we tal mercury, or ‘pure’ mercury, free from ments as best they can without regard to more desirable form. need to pay more special attention to. other elements. community standards. They have stores, The world is considered to be in a con- In areas all across Abaco we have dump- The most common type of organic mer- barber shops and other services in the com- tinual state of progress. We believe our- ing of appliances such as refrigerators, cury is methylmercury, a form that accu- munity to suit their needs without regard to selves to be advancing to a more desirable stoves, microwaves, televisions and com- mulates in the tissues of humans, fish and licensing, health or other requirements. state in civilization, but are we really? puter monitors as well as vehicles, genera- animals. The concentration of mercury in- We have accepted some responsibility for Technologically, we are advancing more tors and other gas powered engines. These creases as it passes through the food chain, their presence by providing employment. and more rapidly year by year, but we are items are rarely if ever stripped of their more the largest amounts being found in the larger We have not accepted any responsibility for also producing, much to our own chagrin, toxic or hazardous materials such as freon, predatory animals. Methylmercury is a toxic their living conditions and have left them to more waste (garbage) problems. As envi- oil, mercury, lead and more. substance; it adversely affects the develop- their own designs. They are quite content ronmentally conscious as we are becoming, These items are leaving their mark in the ing fetus, increasing the possibility of brain with this system. However, sooner or later the industrial sector seemingly shows no water table and some are being dumped in damage, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, we and they must acknowledge our respec- concern for the hazardous trash problem our waters. This garbage will over time seizures, blindness and abnormal muscle tive responsibilities. they are creating through the progress they cause damage to our health or to our tour- tone. We erred by allowing the situation to are creating. ism industry, whether because it is hazard- If high doses of elemental or organic develop to the present size. Token efforts Buildings, vehicles and modes of trans- ous or because it is merely an eyesore. mercury are received, damage to the ner- to restrict further growth have been made portation, medicine and so many other Take, for instance, the computer moni- vous system, brain and kidneys will result. over the years by different departments and things are “progressing” to more impres- tors and televisions that are being dumped citizen groups without any broad support sive levels with each passing year, all with which include hazardous materials such as Please see Roberts Page 32 or long term success. Some of these efforts wonders and worries abounding. lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, a car- raised the awareness level for a while but But what is all this progress worth? Are inaction left the residents to continue ex- we selling our souls, our birthright and even panding as usual. our children and our children’s children? At various times vacant houses were What is it all worth? knocked down. But without long term ef- The indiscriminate dumping that is hap- All About Town fort toward compliance, new and better pening across the country is awful enough. By Isobel Sherman I talk to former students who are away in houses took their place. Houses under con- When we look in our own backyard college as well and I even talk to friends struction have been marked and workers told (Abaco), it really ought to make us upset. IM right here on Abaco. What is great about it to cease construction. Most of these were Aside from dealing with regular dumping No, I did not forget the apostrophe be- is that you can do it while you do other later found to be finished and occupied. issues, we as a people as well as the gov- tween the I and the M. IM stands for In- work on the computer. Sometimes the original mark was carefully ernment ought to be investigating to find stant Messaging, a way to communicate with I have urged many parents to learn how painted around suggesting that the resident the best waste management solution for The Bahamas. someone using your computer. For those to IM and their children have asked me to who use it, communication with those far get their parents to IM them. For the kids it away is cheap and instant. For parents who seems like a much better connection with have children away in college it should be a home than email and just one step lower The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,000 copies must because it saves on the phone bills. Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly than an actual phone call. For me I can feel David & Kathleen Ralph Sorry, Batelco, but it is true. For me it what kind of mood my daughter is in and Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 means that I can sit at my computer and sometimes the chats solve potential prob- P O Box AB 20551 P.O. Box 1556 FAX 242-367-3677 chat with my daughter. lems like loneliness. In fact, if each has a Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Jupiter, FL 33468-1556 Email: [email protected] Instant Messaging is better than e-mail microphone, you do not have to type, you because you can instantly sense what the can talk. One of my former students was Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 person is feeling. You simply have the In- quite disappointed that I did not have a mi- Reporters/Writers: Theresa Pinder, Anita Rolle, Isobel Sherman stant Messenger program in your computer crophone. 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November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 9 LettersLetters toto thethe EditorEditor Bahamasair! center in its efforts to move the Haitian community off the land known as The Mud and Sir, return the land to its rightful owner. What I I just found out that Bahamasair is no have found ironic, almost to the point of longer servicing Treasure Cay on Monday, being amusing, is the fact that newspapers Tuesday and Wednesday. We are now down often refer to the Haitian immigration situ- to ONLY one flight a day instead of the ation as a crisis, as seen in recent editions two daily flights we had . . . and on ONLY of The Guardian and The Punch. four days a week . . . .all this while Marsh Oxford dictionary defines “crisis” as a Harbour has three flights a day! time of difficulty, danger or anxiety about Unless I am missing something, some- the future. Another definition would be “to one in Nassau is trying to send a message reach the state when a definite decision has to North Abaco that we no longer count to be made.” Now I ask, does our country since our representative, the former Rt. treat this situation as a crisis? I don’t think Hon. Hubert Ingraham, is no longer prime so. There is seemingly no sense of urgency minister. I do hope that this is NOT a po- on the part of the government or the people. litical ploy, especially since so many resorts In fact, a lot of Bahamian people take the are already clamoring for more air feed to stance of pro-Haitian until the problems they Abaco in order to fill their rooms. The Ba- cause end up on their own front door. hamas needs tourist revenue and we need I remember some ten years ago when my to bring them in if we want their money! former employer made the statement, “I’m I have an average of three to four reser- thankful for the Haitians. They basically pay vations a week that end up being cancelled my salary singlehandedly.” This was prob- after a few hours BECAUSE the clients ably quite true. Still a few years later this cannot find flights or they are NOT afford- same man was quite upset when his niece able. I then suggest charters etc. but it does was told she couldn’t enroll in her local not always work out. Most Europeans travel government school, reason being that al- thru Nassau. I was told of the cancellation most 2/3 of the spaces in the class had been when I was reconfirming flights for British allocated to Haitians, some of which I’m clients staying at our establishment. sure were the product of illegal parents. The last time we took Bahamasair in Now I know the local ministers and ac- August the flights were full. Everyone I talk tivists who threatened to stand side by side to tells me the same that Treasure Cay/ with the Haitians in an effort to keep them Nassau flights are almost always sold out. in The Mud are all ready to jump down my So WHY us and not some of the less popu- throat. Before you start, let me state that I lated islands in the Bahamas? I know that recognize that there are a good many de- Bahamasair is not solvent, BUT you do not cent, hard-working legal Haitians in the solve the problem by cutting the flights that country. A lot of these men and women are are full and making money while keeping an asset to our community and country as a the others that are not. whole. There area good number of Haitians All North Abaco citizens need to clamor with legal citizenship who have earned the for the return of daily service. It will prove rights that come along with being a Baha- VERY costly for the local economy to lose mian citizen. However, there is a huge num- that much air feed. ber of Haitians who have not earned this Sincerely yours, right, yet act like they have and will stand Nicole Fleming, Owner against our community and country when illegally. But certain facts cannot be ignored pens the majority of the time. Coco Bay Cottages we try to tell them otherwise. The demon- and in this case we have to crack down on We also have to acknowledge that the Green Turtle Cay strations made by the Haitian community the Haitians who try to enter legally to try Haitians here have little to no respect for New Illegal Immigration upon efforts to get them off the land where and control the problems. Bahamian law. A good example of this could Must Be Curtailed they have squatted illegally are a good ex- We can clearly see that the Haitian combe seen some years ago in The Mud. A ample of this. munity is a close knit and family-oriented police officer painted an order on the side Dear Readers, Things have gotten out of hand, to the one. But consider this. A Bahamian man of a partially completed house that all con- Over the years there has been a lot of point where a huge nationwide effort is applies for a work permit for a Haitian man struction in that area was to stop. Not only discussion within our country over the ille- needed to correct the problems. But before to work for him as a farm labourer. The did the Haitians finish the house, but they gal Haitian situation. In the past a couple of this can happen, we all need to realize one man is granted a permit and comes to the pointed over the warnings of our police years in particular Abaco has been front and basic principle. You cannot deal with or Bahamas to work. But with him a lot of force! I would be willing to bet that these eliminate a problem if you continue to add times come a wife and some kids who are criminals now have electricity and a phone to it at every turn. It just goes against logic. almost always granted permits to reside. in the house, granted them by our own gov- Donations Pay The government would have us believe that After they have been here awhile, they send ernment. But that’s another topic for an- they are trying to control the illegal Hai- word back home and then friends and fam- other time. This is the way it is, folks, like for Sidewalks tians within our country, yet they continue ily attempt to join them. Some do it legally, it or not. Personally, I don’t. to grant new work permits to Haitians ev- most do not. But the bottom line is that for The new PLP government has promised ery day. This is totally counterproductive. every Haitian man that comes into the Ba- to address the “crisis” of Haitian immigra- You cannot cut down the number of Hai- hamas legally you can attribute four or five tion by adding harsh and strict new laws. I tians in your country if you continue to add more legal Haitians and probably eight to hope they do, but they have to consider the Haitians every day. Now I know the crisis 10 more illegal ones. I’m stereotyping and basic principle that you can’t take away and we often refer to concerns the illegal Hai- to the law-abiding Haitians I apologize, but add at the same time. tians, the ones who sneak in and try to work history has shown us that this is what hap- A concerned Bahamian

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It’s That Time of Year Again Cherokee but now living elsewhere, we However, it seems that this time they may Cherokee residents are painting up, continue to give these progress reports on By Lee Pinder not be able to survive. We felt it was time the Old Schoolhouse to let you know what A Vandal Strikes sprucing up and cleaning up and soon Christ- to bring this wicked act to everyone’s at- mas decorations will be put up also. It is a has been accomplished so far. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictio- tention in hopes that if the vandal strikes good thing that people want to stand out, As it stand right now all that needs to be nary, a vandal is one who willingly or ig- again that someone will see them and turn make a good impression or just “look done to complete the roof is to finish off the norantly destroys, damages or defaces pub- them in so that they can be punished for good.” Therefore, we should all keep in capping of the roof hips, which is a slow lic or individual property. This definitely their vile deeds. A small but very impor- mind that tourists and visitors coming into and tedious job where each piece of wood describes “whoever” took a machete and tant reason why Cherokee needs a uni- our settlement have eyes to see trash along has to be fitted and shaped to individual chopped, hacked and killed one immature formed police officer in the community. the orad. So please don’t litter - keep a bag measurements. It is anticipated that this fin- coconut palm and seriously damaged an- These seemingly small incidents only mag- or sack in your vehicles and dispose of trash ishing work should not take much longer. other in a the little park area near the Long nify the fact that some of our young people responsibly in a specified trash receptacle We want to again thank the long list of Dock. Some persons may think that one or are growing up without proper supervision, when you reach your destination or when volunteers who continue to give of their time two coconut palms don’t amount to much, without “laws” and without persons of au- you get back home. and labour in helping to complete this com- especially when you can find them spring- thority to encourage and enforce proper Speaking of Littering munity project. ing up almost anywhere on the island. But behaviour. Even though we have not received the A Request of BEC it is the uncaring and lawless act that wor- School News final word on moving our dump site from Please come and fix our many street lights ries me. With Christmas less than seven weeks the mangrove area west of town to the pine that are not working. Hopefully, these can Around 10 years ago several small coco- away the school children are already prac- forest, we trust it will be soon. However, be repaired prior to the upcoming holidays. nut palms were planted in the little park to ticing for their Christmas play. A definite someone from our area has already started A Note of Warning to replace several very old and very large trees date has not yet been set but it will be held emptying large amounts of trash just off one lost to storms and erosion. Over the years Ministry of Works Staff sometime during the week of December 15, of the side roads, but NOT in the newly it has been an uphill battle coaxing the fledg- Along the main highway from the Chero- 2002. The children always do a wonderful designated spot where it would eventually lings through many storms, unintentional kee turn-off and presumably further south, job and we look forward to seeing this year’s be controlled and periodically burned. This accidents with bicycles and other malicious too, there are quite a few small (approxi- play with much anticipation. is an eyesore, damaging to the ecology and acts of cruelty to the plants. Each time they mately 12 to 24 inches) pot holes forming. just plain wrong. If this person is found out, were nursed back to health and again en- Having traveled this road for many years, I he should be made to relocate all the dumped feel qualified to remark that small pot holes refuse to the proper location and fined ac- grow very quickly into BIG POT HOLES cordingly. and we hope you will repair them before Renovation Update they get any worse. For our readers, many second-home residents and many others who were born in

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www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 11 All Abaco Regatta Church News Methodist Church Presi- New St. Andrews Elects New Officers dent Visits Abaco Celebrates By Anita Rolle mittee some funds to begin next year’s plans By Isobel Sherman By Anita Rolle Work boat regattas are a great attraction with. Mrs. Kendris Carey, President of the Officers and members of the New St. throughout The Bahamas. The All Abaco On November 6 the All Abaco Regatta Bahamas Methodist Conference, visited Andrew’s Baptist Church in Fire Road Regatta has been no exception in drawing a committee elected a new slate of officers Abaco on November 3. Mrs. Carey and her joined in a week of celebrations marking of huge crowd. The event, augmented with for the year 2003. The new board are al- officers, Rev. Bill Higgs, Mrs. Knowles and the fifteenth year of dedicated services for shore festivities including food stalls, mu- ready making plans for next year’s festivi- Mr. Marvin Bethel visited Hope Town for Pastor Eulin McIntosh and first lady Min- sic and bars, has become an integral part of ties, following in the tradition set by Mr. a combined service with St. Andrews Meth- ister Adelina McIntosh. the traditions of Abaco. Hart. The Chairman is Mr. Jackson McIn- odist Church in Dundas Town, Epworth The week climaxed with a special ser- This year was the final year for Senior tosh, Vice Chairman Ishmael Morley, Sec- Methodist Church in Cherokee Sound and vice in their honour on October 13, where Administrator Mr. Everette Hart as Coor- retary Ms. Wynsome Ferguson and Trea- St. James Methodist Church in Hope Town. the guest speaker was Pastor Pedison Baillou dinator. During the meeting on November surer Mr. Errol Ferguson. Mr. Ferguson is In addition, Mrs. Carey and her delega- of Grand Bahama. Rev. Baillou challenged 6 the budget figures were announced. This already planning the first fund raising event, tion visited Aldersgate Methodist Church the audience to live according to God’s Holy year’s regatta expenses were somewhat less a steak-out for the end of November. in Marsh Harbour and Curry Methodist Word. Using the theme for the week, Posi- than their income which gives the new com- Church in Green Turtle Cay. tioned for a Mission, he charged the cler- Women of God gymen present to be courageous and set godly standards in their various ministries. Conference Will Be Held Cautioning them on being just, he told the By Isobel Sherman clergymen, if you know that you have of- The 5th Annual Abaco Women of God ficers and members not living right, remove Conference will be held November 12-14 them from the pulpit until changes are made. at Dundas Town Church of God. Sessions He noted that compromising godly prin- will be held daily at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ciples to please man can only hinder their The guest speaker for all night sessions will ministry. be Evangelist Shoran Seay-Eiland of Pastor Eulin and Minister Adelina were Tullahoma, Tennessee. showered with gifts from well wishers who Ministering during the daily sessions will traveled from as far south as Sandy Point be Evangelist Shirley Burrows of Eleuthera, and as far away as Grand Bahama. We Min. Collamae Collymore of Nassau and wish them both another great fifteen years Ms. Val Pinder of Grand Bahama. of ministry. The theme of the conference is Arise and shine for thy light has come. To Our Subscribers Correction In the October 1st issue Many of you have not been receiving of The Abaconian we incorrectly named The Abaconian in a timely manner. We the man speaking to the Deputy Prime have now changed mailing services and Shown aabove is the newly elected All Abaco Regatta Committee. They are, left to right, Minister, the Hon. Cynthia Pratt. It is expect that your papers will arrive in Mr. Errol Ferguson, Treasurer, Mr. Jackson McIntosh, Chairman, Ms. Wynsome Fergu- Mr. Eddie Albury, who is conversing much better time. We appreciate you son, Secretary, and Mr. Ishmael Morley, Vice-Chairman. with her. patience.

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Located on Stratton Drive Marsh Harbour, Abaco Phone (242) 367-7283 • Fax: (242) 367-5767 Page 12 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 School News District Spelling grade levels came the excitement of com- have shown all the attributes that go towards Abaco, and they must be applauded as they petitions in grades 7-9. Top spellers from achieving these honors. These students of continue to take the quality of education to Bees Begin Forest Heights include 6th graders Gavin the month are Best Senior Jillian Parotti, an even higher level here in the Bahamas. By Anita Rolle Knowles, Danielle Higgs and Brandon Most Improved Senior Brittany Taylor and Congratulations to all! The Abaco District of the Ministry of McIntosh; 8th graders Christy Schaeffer, Senior Sportsman Alex Muray. The junior St. Francis de Sales Education is once again hosting its series of Erica Pinder and Raine Sands; and 9th grad- awards were shared in all three categories District Spelling Bees. The sequence has ers Brittany Benjamin, Andrew Nottage and with 7th grade student Jitano Farrington Senior Students Visit changed a little from last year, as now grades Cedric Craig. These students will compete being chosen for Best Junior Student, Most Grand Bahama 1 through 9 will be displaying their spelling against other Abaco schools for the honor Improved and Junior Sports person. By Nicole Williams, 12th grade student skills. of the best speller in their individual grades. Cheynea Turnquest was chosen as Best Jun- A small group of geography students The first for the year was held on No- The ninth grade competition was held on ior Student, Tavin Collins as Most Improved departed on October 24 on a two-day edu- vember 1 as ninth graders from four schools November 1st with Brittany Benjamin, and Illya Tinker and Andrew Charles as cational trip to Grand Bahama. The senior participated. Mr. Hezekiah Dean, Abaco former Abaco National Spelling Bee repre- Junior Sports persons students of grades 10, 11 and 12, accompa- District Education Officer officially declared sentative of 2002, bringing home the sec- All of the above students are shining ex- the event open. He applauded the partici- ond place trophy. The eighth graders will amples of the potential that is being nur- Please see School Page 13 pants for preparing so diligently for the com- meet on November 8 and the seventh grad- tured not only in Forest Heights but all over petition and wished them the best of luck. ers on November 15. Ms. Felamease Sawyer, Curriculum Of- Meanwhile the 12th graders were once ficer at the Ministry of Education, was more proving their persuasive skills as they pleased to announce that Burns House and wrote essays to be entered n the Second Vitamalt are the trophy sponsors for this Annual Police Essay Competition. Exposi- year’s competitions, with Mr. Barry Whit- tory in form, the papers addressed a range ing, manager, being on hand to make tro- of topics such as truancy, religion and pub- phy presentations. lic relations and their importance to the ef- Winning the competition and carrying fectiveness of the police force. The three home the trophy as Ninth Grade champion best essays were written by seniors was Jotario Pierre of S.C. Bootle High Cinquetta Basden, Brittany Sawyer and School. Placing second and third were Brit- Amanda Sawyer. Once again, these will be tany Benjamin of Forest Heights Academy competing against other students from all and Dana Albury of St. Francis de Sales over Abaco. An Awards Ceremony will be School respectively. Students from Moore’s held for the presentation of the winners These students of Forest Heights Academy were honored as Students of the Month. They Island All Age School also participated. soon. It is important to see these young are, left to right, Cheynea Turnquest, Brittany Taylor, Travin Collins, Andrew Charles, adults beginning to take an analytical look Forest Height Academy Jitano Farrington,Ilya Tinker and Alex Murray. In the corner is Jillian Parotti. at what will soon be their responsibilities. Competition Continues Finally, if you happen to enter the foyer October took on a highly competitive of Forest Heights, you will be greeted by nature at Forest Heights Academy with stu- the beautiful smiles of some of Forest dents from grade 7-12 vying for numerous Heights’ finest students. Framed photo- scholastic awards. With the creation of an graphs of the students honored for that All Abaco Spelling Bee broken down into month have been hung to honor these who

Winners of the Ninth Grade Spelling Bee are shown above with Mr. Barry Whiting of Burns House who sponsored the trophies. They are, left to right, Mr. Whiting, first place Jotario Pierre of S.C. Bootle High School, second place Brittany Benjamin of Forest Heights Academy and third place Dana Albury of St. Francis de Sales School.

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Thirteen effigies of Guy Fawkes were entered into the competition sponsored by the PTA of the St. Francis de Sales School. The winning Guy is shown on the left, created by Amanda, Moriah and Macy Long. They won $50 which they donated to the school.

Geography students from grades 10,11 and 12 of St. Francis de Sales School recently visited Grand Bahama. Here they are exploring a cave. Other activites included a trip to a coral reef in a glass-bottomed boat and a tour of BORCO oil refinery. Photo furnished by the St. Francis JeJeJewwwellrellrellryyy

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dren, their likes, dislikes, who their friends School From Page 13 are, what is going on at school as well as The administration and staff, being aware where they are and what they are doing. of a chronic “teen drinking” problem in the Ms. Walker had several handouts, all island, invited Ms. Sandy Walker to address giving information on teenage drinking and the group to educate parents and teachers alarming statistics on how prevalent the on this subject so they would be better problem is in other areas. She concluded equipped not only to pinpoint the telltale by admonishing parents to be aware of what symptoms but to prevent this social ill from is going on in their children’s lives, to talk further permeating the society. to them, and more important, to be avail- Ms. Walker, the coordinator of the Ado- able and approachable. lescent Health and Reproductive Center in Please see School Page 15 Marsh Harbour, emphasized the importance for parents to intimately know their chil-

These students were honored as being the Students of the Month of October at St. Francis de Sales School. They are, front row, left to right, Yael Sawyer, first grade; Falone Newbold, Pre-Kindergarten; Tourissa Pierre, Kindergarten; middle row Fieasha Johnson, third grade; Eugene Moss, Jr., fourth grade; Harmony Williams, second grade; Amy Mackey, fifth grade; Jalon Edgecombe, sixth grade; back row Claudius Burrows seventh grade; Ashlea Archer, tenth grade; Agnes Fertile, eighth grade; Dayneth Taylor, twelfth grade; Viline Baptiste eleventh grade; and Cicero Henriquez, ninth grade.

Located on Beautiful Great Mrs. Claudine Rolle, Director of the Catholic Board of Education, visited St. Frances de Guana Cay, Sales School on November 5 to see about standardizing the curriculum in the high school Abaco, now that there is grade 12. She feels that the Catholic Board of Education will now have Bahamas a more hands-on approach for Abaco. She wants to improve the curriculum for the high school by giving these students more options. She is shown on the left with Mrs. Josephine Giraud-Kumar, Principal of St. Francis de Sales.

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These students of Central Abaco Primary School received certificates on November 7 honoring them for their academic achievements. They all had GPA’s of 3.8 to 4.0 during the last school year.

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CONTACT THE “OUT ISLAND SPECIALISTS” CHRIS THOMPSON GREG ROBERTS ([email protected]) ([email protected]) Ph: (242) 366-0216 Fax: (242) 366-0223 November 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 17 Make a Difference By Choosing the Right Landscaping

Hawaiian Sea Grape, a commonly used and fish nurseries when they take over mangroves mous amounts of water, a valuable resource They require less water once established, they invasive landscape plant on Abaco or other wetland areas. on small landmasses such as islands. Casua- hold up better in storms due to their natural By Michelle Bethell Other invasive plants such as Brazilian rinas are known to chemically displace other flexibility, many can deal with high amounts Think about this. Did you know that by Pepper (also known as Christmas Holly and plants along our coastlines, increasing the of salt and the list goes on. Our native Sea planting certain plants in your yard you might Bahama Holly) and Casuarina (a.k.a. Aus- likelihood of beach erosion during storms and Grape and Silver or Green Buttonwood are be actually damaging the natural environment tralian pine) were introduced to the Baha- prevent sea turtles from nesting. good alternatives to Hawaiian Sea Grape. of the Bahamas? Choosing the wrong plants mas years ago as landscape plants. It took Too many of us take our natural landscape Wax myrtle, a salt tolerant variety of can actually have a devastating effect on years for scientists and many locals to fi- for granted. We often overlook the beauty of Cocoplum, Neckplace Pod and Bay Cedar wildlife, biodiversity, water resources and nally understand their negative effect on our our native trees and shrubs because they are are also good, salt-tolerant, shrubby substi- our coastlines. These plants are termed “in- environment. Brazilian Pepper spreads into so familiar to us. These native plants make tutes for Hawaiian Sea Grape. There are vasive plants.” wet areas and well fields and soaks up enor- better landscaping solutions in the long run. many bushes and trees which are very salt An invasive plant that is rapidly spread- tolerant and some produce beautiful flowers. ing across Abaco from more populated areas Remember, however, that not all exotic plants such as Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay and are problems: Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Plum- Hope Town to remote beaches and bago, Oleander, Liriope, Ixora, Crotons are unpopulated areas of Abaco is the Hawaiian not known to be invasive. Sea Grape, also known as Scaevola. This The best solution is to research the plants plant, due to its hardiness and lush green you plan on using before you plant them. Much leaves, is currently very popular as a land- information is available on the Internet or scape plant. Invasive plants are usually plants ask your landscaper for a non-invasive or that thrive well in minimal conditions, are native alternative. If you already have planted hard to kill, grow quickly and spread rap- Hawaiian Sea Grape, PLEASE REMOVE idly. So, of course, many persons would find IT, especially if you have it planted by a Hawaiian Sea Grape great because they are seawall or beachfront where the fruits can so easy to grow, easy to propagate, etc. Ha- be washed or dropped into the sea. In the waiian Sea Grape, though, is creating a sad meanwhile, remove and destroy the fruits situation for those who care about the Baha- whenever you see them so that this plant does mas. It is rapidly spreading, creating thick- not continue to spread. ets along our coastlines, competing with and If you wish to help make a difference, killing our native plants and changing the look Friends of the Environment is organizing and feel of our beaches. I have seen Hawai- “Beach Days” to remove Hawaiian Sea ian Sea Grape taking over, all on its own, Grape and young Casuarinas which are because the seeds or fruits drop into the wa- springing up on our beaches. For further inter from people’s yards and drift up on our formation please call Lory Kenyon 366-0121 beaches elsewhere. Hawaiian Sea Grape or Scavola is a common plant that tolerates salt and adverse conditions. or Erin Pagliaro at 367-5358. I have witnessed it displacing Sea Oats, However, it is very invasive and will eventually crowd out native plants which are much Sea Lavender, Inkberry, mangroves and nu- better suited to our situation. It propogates easily and is spreading rapidly thoughout Abaco. merous other plants on Abaco. Sea Oats and other beach plants act to stabilize our beaches from erosion. 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Submit bids in writing to Royal Bank of Canada, Marsh Harbour Branch, P.O. Box AB 20417 to the attention of Ms. Joyce L. Coleby or Mrs. Sylvia Z. Poitier November 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 21 Abaco Cancer Society Holds Clinics By Anita Rolle of the Abaco Cancer Society. Staff and doc- Cancer Society Snorkel trip Gaylene McIntosh The Cancer Society of Abaco in celebrat- tors at the Cooper’s Town Clinic were Handbag Shevaun Davis ing Cancer Awareness Month, offered free treated to a lunch prepared by Chef Jeffrey Raffle Winners 10 pounds crawfish Iris Pinder cancer testing at three government clinics. Cooper of Fire Road. The cancer Society has an annual raffle. $100 gift certificate George Riviere Sandy Point, Marsh Harbour and Cooper’s The Cancer Society of Abaco is an active This year the drawing was held on October Printer/calculator Leslie Fouse Town Clinics were a bevy of activity as non-profit organization. The group assists 26. The winners are asked to collect their 19" TV Shannon Thompson record numbers showed up to take advantage cancer patients with airfare for receiving certificates for merchandise from Dr. of the free prostate exams, breast exams and treatment, approximately $5,000 being spent McWeeny’s office in Marsh Harbour. pap smears. A record 253 persons partici- annually. They raise this money with cook- Caribbean Cruise Tania Duncombe pated, 129 at Marsh Harbour, 26 at Sandy outs, maintain information stations and make Round Trip to Florida Tom Point and 98 at Cooper’s Town. every effort to increase awareness. Glassware Andy Cash The free clinics are an annual effort and Prostate cancer has been determined to Bluff House din ner Floyd Lowe response from persons this year proves that be the leading cancer killer in men, and as Two nights Different Ruth Russell little by little persons are becoming more with any disease early detection is the key. Child’s Scooter Luke McIntosh concerned about this killer disease. Of the However, the disease can spread any part of Nippers Lunch Roy Cash 253 test preformed there were a few persons the body and if left untreated, could attack $100 Gift Cert. Michelle/Mathew Key found to have problems which were not nec- other parts of the body. Perfume set Lavon Albury essarily cancer related. Such persons were Another form of cancer which is becom- Eelectric Iron Luke McIntosh given referrals for second testings. ing very rampant in the Bahamas is skin can- Mini Downrigger L & M Innocent The process was simple. A registration card cer. Though the sunshine can be very enjoy- $100 Gift Cert Lowell Albury was filled out with a few simple questions, able, it can also be very injurious. Skin can- Computer desk Alex Roberts and you waited for your turn to be seen. Ac- cer can be detected in the form of warts or cording to Mr. Hugh Cottis, President of the discolorations. Children especially should be Society, on the registration card there was a well covered when going into the sun to limit question of how persons found out about the their exposure to the sun’s rays. Building Materials testing. More than 50 percent answered Radio The Abaco Cancer Society is encouraging Abaco. For this Mr. Cottis and the Cancer regular check-ups and regular testing for men Windows & Doors Society would like to say a big thank you to and women. Prostate exams, pap smears, Flooring & Roofing Mr. Silbert Mills and the Radio Abaco team. breast exams and PSA testing should be done The medical team worked tirelessly annually, and these facilities are available Bathroom & throughout the day until the last patient was at the Government clinics. Self-test Breast Kitchen Cabinets seen. Incidentally, all were working on a exams have also been proven to be benefi- Plumbing Fixtures Paints voluntary basis - three visiting doctors from cial. To have your questions answered on Nassau Dr. Ronald Knowles, Dr. Alfred cancer, and early detection, contact your lo- Lighting Fixtures Roy, Dr. Felix Omar, Nurse Peggy Cooper, cal clinic, or any member of the Abaco Can- Electrical Items staff of the three local clinics and members cer Society. Close to the Port • Deliveries Arranged Hand & Power Tools Phone 561-627-9555 Garden Supplies & More Fax 561-625-3366 Located in Memorial Shopping Plaza 3860 N. Lake Blvd. Memorial Shopping Plaza Lake Park (West Palm Beach) Call for your free catalog Laine’s Kurls & Kuts “A Unisex Salon” Matrix, Paul Mitchell and Nexus Products and Accessories Elaine Summerville, Manager Mon. - Sat • 9 am - 5 pm • Phone 367-3623 Page 22 The Abaconian November 1st, 2002 Police Report

As reported to The Abaconian Someone entered the Marsh Harbour Air- tober 19 that she was struck on the face by a at the Conch Inn Marina on October 20. On October 9 a Dundas Town resident port Lounge and Bar sometime between Oc- man from Dundas Town while standing out- Someone entered Mackerel’s Restaurant reported that, sometime between October 3 tober 13 and 14 and stole a satellite card side of Dusk-Til-Dawn take-away. She was sometime between October 20 and 21 and and 8, someone removed a component of his valued at $200. sent to the clinic for treatment. stole a cash register valued at $540. satellite dish. He has requested police ac- A resident of Blackwood reported on Oc- Sometime between October 18 and 19 A Dundas Town woman reported that tion; police have one suspect at this time. tober 14 that someone entered his residence someone smashed the glass door and stole sometime between October 20 and 21, some- Two police officers were assaulted by a and stole a briefcase containing almost $500 $60 in coins and two items valued at $57 from one damaged the four tires on her Mitsubishi suspect on October 10 on Walker’s Cay. in cash. Corner Value in Marsh Harbour. Eclipse and left a note containing a death They were acting on information given in re- A Murphy Town woman reported on Oc- A Dundas Town man reported that he was threat. The car was parked at her residence. gards to suspected drug possession. No drugs tober 14 that someone removed her handbag approached and threatened on October 19 by were found, but the officers brought the ac- from her bedroom. It contained $130 in cash. a man armed with a knife. cused in to answer charges of assaulting a A Mount Hope woman reported that her A Marsh Harbour man reported on Octo- police officer, resisting arrest, obscene lan- son’s 5 HP Nissan boat motor was stolen ber 19 that a man he knew attempted to stab It Pays to guage, disorderly behavior and causing harm. from his boat between October 9 and 11. him with a knife. He was arrested. Someone reported that the alarm on A & A resident of Fox Town reported on Octo- A Marsh Harbour woman heard a noise Advertise in K Liquor Store was activated on October 11. ber 15 that between October 11 and 15 some- outside her home on October 19. She saw a An officer arrived at the scene in time to one attempted to break into the Batelco Of- man jump the fence and flee. Officers observe a smashed glass door and a suspi- fice in Fox Town. searched the surrounding bushes, discovered The Abaconian cious vehicle leaving the area. The officer On October 15 an officer arrested a resi- and arrested a man. followed the vehicle and arrested two men dent of Fox Town in reference to the wound- A man broke into and entered a bathroom for shop breaking and stealing, one of which ing of another Fox town resident. The sus- had glass splinters on his person. Police pect was charged and a court date set for searched and found a suspected quantity of October 18. Frederick’s Agency cocaine on one of them. A Dundas Town woman reported on Octo- A Marsh Harbour resident reported that, ber 16 that someone broke into her residence Bahamas Custom Brokers sometime between October 6 and 10, some- and stole $165. in cash. Import & Export • Air & Sea one stole his papers for permanent residency, A Murphy Town man reported on October Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay & Green Turtle Cay valued at $500. The resident reported no signs 18 that he was attacked outside Burns House of a break-in. Ltd. by a man known to him on sight as an P.O. Box AB-20468, Someone broke into the main office of Exuma resident. The man struck him on the Marsh Harbour, Abaco Central High School on October 13. right hand and right side of his face with the Tel: 242-367-2333 Abaco, Bahamas A cash tin was stolen containing $50. side of a bottle. He was seen at the Govern- Fax: 367-3136 A resident of The Mud reported being as- ment Clinic and discharged. saulted on October 13. She was approached A Dundas Town woman was taken to the Albury’s Trucking by a man who attacked her, hitting her about Marsh Harbour Clinic on October 18 for a the body. She was taken to the doctor, then suspected overdose on medicine tablets. She UPS Agent for Abaco sent to Nassau for treatment as she is four was taken to Nassau for treatment. • Direct flights to & from Miami months pregnant. A Murphy Town woman reported on Oc- • 3 pm deadline to send parcels

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Open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday thru Saturday November 1st, 2002 The Abaconian Page 23 Delegation Promotes Special Olympics By Theresa Pinder been providing those needing special educa- is extremely valuable. They are given the The idea of beginning a Special Olympics On October 24 a delegation from the Spe- tion services with an opportunity to explore opportunity to compete in various competi- program for those in need here was well re- cial Olympics Bahamas organization came their potential through a variety of sports. tions in their regions, nationally and some ceived; members of the Special Olympics to Abaco to hold a promotional session. Held Although concentrating on developing skills, athletes even represent the Bahamas on an Bahamas Outreach program will return some- at the Every Child Counts Learning Center, physical ability and fitness through partici- international level at the World Games held time around the middle of November or the a variety of people attended including par- pation through sports, the Special Olympics every four years. A group of over thirty ath- beginning of December to hold a two-day ents, volunteers and teachers from the Every affords athletes and their families something letes will be attending the 2003 World Games “coaching clinic” for potential volunteer Child Counts program and others interested greater - invaluable support for each other next year in Dublin, Ireland. coaches for the sports. in learning more about the proposal of host- and access to expert resources for issues that ing such a program here. arise. The delegation from the Outreach Com- Participation in the Special Olympics pro- Group Asks for Bowling Support mittee of Special Olympics Bahamas included grams and competitions help the athletes to Andrew McFall, who heads the Outreach gain better self confidence, valuable skills, A group of people is interested in raising willing to do the legal work in return for Committee, Amanda Moncur, the National an increase in self respect and awareness. money to construct a bowling alley. Land is shares. The shareholders would elect a board Director for Special Olympics Bahamas, and The motto of Special Olympics is Let me available beside the RND cinemas and a of directors and officers. two volunteers. The group was here to spread win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in person has been identified to run the opera- Spanish Wells formed a company when awareness of what the Special Olympics ac- the attempt. This reflects the program’s dedi- tion. The group is suggesting a 10-lane op- their power plant burned down and again with tually is and to promote the possible integra- cation that the entire process is important; eration perhaps with a game room. Since their food store burned down. A similar cor- tion of Abaco into the Special Olympics Ba- the experience gained by participating in there will be no alcohol allowed, they an- poration could be formed to build a bowling hamas program. training and competitions itself is valuable. ticipate that churches and schools will de- alley in that same format. The thrust of the Since 1978 Special Olympics Bahamas has The exposure alone gained by the athletes velop leagues and perhaps there will be in- project is not to make money for the share- terest among the second home owners. holders but to give a healthy and wholesome The proposal is to form a company, issue sport to the community. shares and raise about $1 million to build the If you are interested, call Ruth Pinder at alleys properly. The owner of the land would 367-3995. A public meeting will be organized be compensated with shares in the company if there is enough interest. and the group is hoping that a lawyer will be

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As reported to The Abaconian A resident of Crown Haven, previously Was Held for Kidnapping October 9 charged with shop breaking, was acquitted By Theresa Pinder Three residents of Marsh Harbour and The as the witness was unable to confirm the iden- Court in Marsh Harbour. This matter has On October 23 the preliminary inquiry for Mud pleaded guilty to conspiracy and utter- tity. been adjourned to December 11 when the kidnaping of businessman Floyd Sawyer ing of a false document. The matter was ad- October 16 Renardo Ricardo Major, Robert Edward took place in continuation of the arraignment journed to November 6 pending a probation The case regarding the incest in Hope Reckley and Frankie Bethel will return to that took place on August 26. report from social services. Town has been adjourned to November 14 enter their pleas concerning these separate Two prosecutors came from the Attorney Two residents of Murphy Town were for one final witness, and then the prosecu- charges. Until such time, the accused have General’s Office to help with the case, Mr. charged for stealing a boat from Man-O-War tion will close. been remanded in custody to Her Majesty’s Cumberbach and Ms. Wilkinson, who joined Cay. The matter was adjourned to Novem- A resident of Moore’s Island was charged Prison in Nassau. prosecutor Inspector Stephen Adderley. The ber 6. with drug possession. The matter has been On the morning of the preliminary inquiry prosecutors made an application to serve a A Hope Town resident was found guilty of adjourned to November 13. Mr. Bethel’s wife, Cindy, was also taken into voluntary bill of indictment on the behalf of drug possession and was fined $9,000. A Murphy Town resident was charged with custody and charged with possession of an the Attorney General’s Office. As a result of A resident of Murphy Town was charged unlawful sexual conduct. The matter has been unlicenced firearm and possession of ammu- this, the matter involving the kidnaping will with drug possession. The matter has been adjourned to November 6. nition, both charges concerning the presence bypass the preliminary stage and will go di- adjourned to October 30. October 17 - 21 of a firearm found in the house. She will be rectly to the Supreme Court in Nassau. October 10 The preliminary inquiry into the murder charged jointly with the accused on Decem- The charges concerning the firearms have A resident of Sandy Point allegedly as- of Canadian Marcia McKenzie in Sandy ber 11. However, she was granted bail and been separated from the charge of kidnaping saulted a man with a deadly weapon. The Point by a 17-year-old youth was held. released. and will be addressed at the Magistrate’s matter has been adjourned to November 11. Twenty-two witnesses were heard. On Octo- A Murphy Town resident was fined $50 ber 21 the magistrate determined that suffi- for driving without a rear light burning. cient evidence had been gathered to charge A Marsh Harbour resident was charged the youth with murder. The matter was com- with housebreaking. The matter has been mitted to the Supreme Court for trial. adjourned to November 11. P.O. Box AB 20872 Freddy Albury Marsh Harbour Drill Rig 242-367-4769 FREE QUOTE FREE QUOTE Abaco, Bahamas Brandon Thompson Email: [email protected] Dock Construction 242-367-2704 Fiberglass Pools • 22 Styles Boat Lift Sales Fax: 367-2704 • Factory direct • Easy to Install Quality • Health Benefits BOABOABOAT LIFTS INC. www.bluehawaiianfiberglasspools.com • Add value to your We offer a variety of boat lifts e-mail: [email protected] property From personal water craft lifts These lifts are made of top grade aluminum to lifts up to 54,000 lbs. and stainless steel to maintain their finish and Chris Thompson 242-366-0224 Kathy O’Kelleher 242-367-2835 Call for information and a quote, strength in our saltwater environment. Fax 366-0434 Fax 367-3654

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Late is illegal to take them live in U.S. waters common uses are for conch fritters, conch Growing up in Indiana, our family occa- afternoon seems to be a good time to take a where they are an endangered species; but chowder, cracked conch, conch steaks and sionally had visitors who had traveled to drive along the water and stop to pick the waters of the Bahamas are still a good marinated raw conch salad. In future ar- Florida or the islands and brought back a through the shells for the most unusual or source. I’ve heard that it has a nickname of ticles we will examine the many versions true wonder of the sea. The Queen Conch for the shell with the deepest color. When I “hurricane ham.” of these dishes and interview some of the shell was a thrill to behold, a treasure no visit the “conch graveyards,” I realize how The Arawaks carved the spiral shells into local cooks who prepare them. one in my small circle had ever seen. We many of the beings have given their lives various tools, musical horns and ceremo- were told, “If you hold it to your ear, you for our population’s consumption. nial objects; conch-horn blowing contests can hear According are still held throughout the Caribbean. An AA Meetings the sound to the Internet, Abaconian artisan recently began forming The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) of the sea.” Conch (pro- the shells into bowls with a small spoon group of Marsh Harbour meets Mon- And all it nounced made of the same. One of the Hope Town day and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the took was ‘konk’) is a shops has made them available for purchase; Marsh Harbour Community Library. that one common name it seemed that this would be a nice keep- suggestion for the large sake representative of the islands so I have The AA group in Hope Town to send my marine snails. one on my coffee table. meets Mondays and Wednesdays at mind off to They are gas- Conch meat has a mild, sweet clam-like 6:30 p.m. at the library. the distant tropod mol- flavor but is extremely tough and must be shores. I lusks, the most pounded or marinated in lime juice to ten- could envi- commercially sion sand important of dunes and which are in salt water the family 30 Boats to choose from and wondered how the sound of the surf Strombidae. The specific species we are could be trapped inside such a beautiful pink concerned with is the queen, or pink-lipped All Meticulously Maintained china-like form so far from the ocean. Of conch, Strombus gigas, which can be found Our Customers Get Extra Attention course, I didn’t know what the surf sounded here in the warm waters of the Bahamas. like, but since these “authorities” said it was The operculum, which is the covering of the sea, I never questioned it. the shell opening, is a claw-like structure Boats equipped with: Weekly Rates: Growing up so far inland, I never the conch uses to dig into the sand and push VHF • Bimini Top • Cooler 26’ Paramount $945 dreamed that I would one day live in the itself along the bottom. They are plant eat- Anchor & Lines • Compass 23’ Albury Bros’ $840 land of the conch. Since coming to Abaco, ers and can live as long as 25 years - if they Dive Ladder • Life Jackets my love for the beautiful shell and its ed- can evade the eyes of the local fishermen. 22’ Boston Whaler $798 ible contents has grown immeasurably. I Conch is the second best known edible Paddle • Flares • Flashlight 20’ Albury/Hydra $770 have been awestruck at the mounds of shells snail, the first being escargot from Bur- Fire Extinguisher • First Aid Kit 18’ Privateer $560 lying pink in the sun where fishermen have gundy, France. Conch has been a popular Rates do not include gas Located in Hope Town & Marsh Harbour Call (242) 367-2513 • Fax (242) 367-2516 harvested the delectable creature that lives food source throughout the Caribbean since Open 7 days 8am - 5pm inside the coiled chambers. the time of the Arawak Indians, before www.seahorseboatrentals.com One day as I was exploring along the Christopher Columbus. Conch is still an Hotels and House Rental Agents Abaco Tug & Transport + agents who have multiple cottages and houses Tug & Barge Work Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area Available for Charters Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Sand & Rock Deliveries Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 Container & Building Material Deliveries Cherokee Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Marine Construction & Development Grand Cay Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Boulders • Dock & Sea Wall Construction Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Hi Tide Boat Lifts • Dredging Green Turtle Cay Bank Apartments 3 apts 365-4105 D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Excavation • Land Clearing Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Trenching • Drilling • Blasting Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 On the waterfront at the end of the Key Club Road Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 P.O. 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Well Done carries a complete Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Walker’s Cay Elbow Cay Prop 43 hse + 366-0035 Serving all of Abaco including: line of Reverse Osmosis Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Hope T Harb Lodge 22 rm 366 0095 Wood Cay Guana Cay, Elbow Cay, Man’O’War Cay, Desalinators. Sizes start at Hope T Hideaways 50 hse + 366-0224 100 GPD to 20,000 GPD. Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Green Turtle Cay and Marsh Harbour. Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 General for Abaco Island Colours + 366-0290 Listings for the entire island We case all of our wells down to the We can install, service and Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 water and use professional well screen Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--266 maintain all of the equipment Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 at the pump levels. we sell and drill the Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Tanny Key 30 hse + 366-0053 Get your well done today to supply your neccessary water and drain Web sites giving general information Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 water maker or your home or business. wells to supply the units. www.go-abacos.com Lubbers Quarters www.abacos.com Sea Level Cottages 4 hue 366-3121 We also sell, service and install water makers www.oii.net Man-O-War www.abacoinet.com Call us today Call us today Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 www.abacoinfo.com 242-367-4841 • 242-367-4842 242-367-4842 • 242-367-4841 Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 27 Visitors’ Guide Area code 242 unless listed Restaurants • Services • Transportation Abaco Chamber of Commerce • 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • [email protected]

Emergency Services Bonefish Guides Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Police (Marsh Harbour) 367-2560 Sandy Point Cherokee Marsh Harb. Volunteer Fire Dept. 367-2000 Albury’s Ferry Service Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Hope Town Volunteer Fire Dept. VHF Ch 16 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Trauma One Ambulance Service 367-2911 7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:30 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Dundas Town Fire Dept. 367-2935 or 4935 Hope T. to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc VHF 16 or 366-0282 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 (M-F) Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip Kendall White Hope Town 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:30 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour 20 minute trip Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 North Abaco Plus extra for each passengers above two 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 O’Donald McIntosh • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 30 minute trip Valentino Lightbourne Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Ferry Dock ...... $12.00 + $3 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Abaco Beach Hotel through Golden Harvest .... $10.00 + $3 ‡6:45 am 10:30 1:15 pm 3:30 5:30 Marsh Harbour Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Dove Plaza to Stop Light ...... $10.00 + $2 Guana & Scotland Cay to Marsh Harbour 30 minute trip Western Auto ...... $ 6.00 + $2 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45pm 5:30 (min $40) Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10.00 + $3 Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $10 / $15 Children $5 / $8 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Green Turtle Cay Murphy Town or Pelican Shores ...... $14.00 + $4 Charters any time • Phone 367-3147 or 365-6010 VHF Ch. 16 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Eastern Shores or Spring City ...... $15.00 + $4 Hope Town and Man-O-War ferries leave from Crossing Beach Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Gov. Clinic ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Guana Cay and Scotland Cay ferries leave from Conch Inn Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Snake Cay ...... $35.00 + $10 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Man-O-War Treasure Cay B ...... $55.00 + $ 5 David Albury ...... 365-6059 Casuarina Point ...... $60.00 + $10 Green Turtle Ferry Airport - Treas. Cay B ...... $65.00 + $ 5 Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport • Daily Bahama Palm Shores ...... $70.00 + $10 8 am 9 11 12:15pm 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80.00 + $10 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay • Daily Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Crossing Rocks ...... $100.00 + $10 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Sandy Point ...... $135.00 + $10 One way adult fare $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $11 ‡ Provides ride from town • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Additional to some destinations • Charter any time + Picnic tables & restroom only Abaco Beach Hotel through Wally’s ...... $ 2.00 + $2 Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 VHF Channel 16 Jib Room ...... $ 5.00 + $2 Marsh Harbour Stop Light or Dove Plaza ...... $ 6.00 + $3 Abaco Adventures Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Wed & Sat 10 am, return 5 pm $25 C&G Restaurant ...... $ ...... 367-3227 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9.00 + $3 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay - Sun 11, 12:30, 4, return 11:45, 3 & 5 Conch Inn Bistro ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Treasure C. to Man-O-War & Hope T - Thur 10 am, return3:30 $35 Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 No children under three years to be charged. Charters available - Phone 365-8749 VHF Channel 16 Henry’s Jerk Center ...... $ ...... 367-5959 Uncaged pets will be charged as passengers Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf Boards $3.00 ea. Pinder’s Ferry Service • Between Northern Abaco Airport and: Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 • Treasure Cay, Bahamas Star, or Moxy ...... $14 + $6 Connects Abaco & Grand Bahama - Approximately 1 hour trip Everyone Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch)...... 367-2615 • Bronks or Highway Liquors ...... $10 + $5 Crown Haven to McLean’s Town - Daily 7:30 am & 2:30 pm reads The Mackerals ...... 367-5932 • Sand Banks ...... $20 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Abaconian. Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Fare $30 one way - For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Mavis Country Kitchen...... $ ...... 367-2002 • Black Wood ...... $14 + $5 Bus service to and from Freeport at McLean’s Town AND bus service to and from Pop’s Place ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 • Fire Road ...... $25 + $5 Marsh Harbour at Crown Haven. Rental automobiles at both terminals. 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F .... 353-1252 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Lazy Parrot - SC Bootle Hwy367-5331 TC Hotel to Moxey ...... $10 + $5 Green Turtle Cay Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 TC Hotel to Bronks ...... $7 + $5 Hope Town Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 From TC Hotel to All Areas N. of T.C. Airport Add $10 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Waiting Time $12 Per Hour Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Boat House ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Other Shore Club...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Carlton’s Island Grill ..... $$$ ...... 366-0153 Air Lines Serving Abaco Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Abaco Air - Nassau & Moores Island ...... 367-2266 Treasure Cay Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Hollywood Temptations Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$ ...... 366-0095 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Man-O-War Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Rudy’s Place ...... $$$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0062 Bahamasair - Nassau ...... 367-2095 Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Continental Connection - Miami Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Pavilion ...... $ ...... 365-6185 Ft. Laud and W Palm Bch ...... 367-3415 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Golden Airlines - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-359-8020 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4656 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-3597 Guana Cay Lynx Air International - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 954-772-9808 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Donnie’s Boat Rentalss ...... 365-4119 Coco Paradise ...... 365-5197 Major Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2287 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Mermaid Cafe ...... $$$ ...... 365-5137 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Hope Town T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Orchard Bay Hope Town Marina.... 16 ...... 366-0003 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Abaco Air Charters ...... *367-2266 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Cherokee Air Charters ...... *367-2089 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Guana Cay Cart Rentals ...... 365-5016 * Local charter companies serving S.Florida and within the Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Bahamas Sea Spray ...... 24 ...... F .... 366-0065 Man-O-War Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Spanish Cay Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Island Boil & Sports Bar .. $$ ...... 365-8849 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Tours & Excursions Guana Cay Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Marsh Harbour Guana Beach Resort 22 ...... F .... 365-5133 Hope Town Traveller’s Rest ...... 365-8654 Abaco Outback - by kayak ...... 367-5358 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Green Turtle Cay Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Boats coming from U.S. can clear Customs at Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 Walker’s Cay, Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Dave’s Dive Shop Boat Rentals ...... 366-0029 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Hope Town Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Froggies - by excursion boat ...... 366-0431 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Treasure Cay Dive Shops Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Abaco Adventures - by kayak ...... 365-8749 Marsh Harbour Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Dive Abaco ...... 367-2787 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Abaco Beach Dive Center ...... 367-4646 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Medical Services Hope Town Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour Dave’s Dive Shop ...... 366-0029 Wrecking Tree Rest. Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Abaco Medical Clinic ...... 367-4240 Froggies ...... 366-0024 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Treasure Cay Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Abaco Family Medicine ...... 367-2295 Sandy Point Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Government Clinic ...... 367-2510 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Cooper‘s Town Gov. Clinic .... 365-0300 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Green Turtle Cay Gov. Clinic 365-4028 Brendal’s Dive Shop ...... 365-4411 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Hope Town Gov. Clinic ...... 366-0108 Green Turtle Divers ...... 365-4271 Seaside Inn...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Gov. Clinic ...... 366-4010 Guana Cay Dive Shop ...... 365-5178 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Treasure Cay Corbett Clinic ... 365-8288 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Page 28 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 American Bridge Treats Employees Police Report

As Reported to The Abaconian School in Sandy Point after he was found A Green Turtle Cay man reported on with a knife in his possession. October 25 that he was approached by an A resident of McLean’s Town, Grand acquaintance who threatened to kill him with Bahama, was arrested November 6 outside a gun. The gun was later found to be a B.B. the Magistrate’s Court for housebreaking gun which was confiscated. The accused was and stealing. arrested, charged and released on bail. A Sandy Point man was arrested Novem- A Dundas Town resident, while at the ber 6 at his home for shop-breaking and Upper Level Disco on October 27, dam- stealing $200 in cash. aged a rental car and assaulted a police of- A resident of Black Wood was arrested ficer with a deadly weapon. Another Dundas November 6 for causing damage and steal- Town resident assaulted a police officer at ing. the same time and obstructed the officer. The first resident was later cautioned and further charged with threatening an officer Keep up with the American Bridge, the company contracted to construct the new freight dock in Marsh with death and using abusive language. Happenings on Harbour, treated all their employees to a picnic lunch on November 2. Shown above An infant in Cooper’s Town died Octo- are the workmen assembling for their special lunch. ber 29 while in the care of a baby-sitter. Abaco The infant had been seen at a clinic two days earlier and treated for a cold. An au- Subscribe to topsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The Abaconian Obituaries of Family and Friends A resident of Sandy Point was arrested Today Leona Dorothea Evans, 76, passed away Kristy Evans; great grandchildren Sienna October 30 at the J.A. Pinder All Age on October 23. Her funeral was on Novem- and Anissa Evans, Jaro and Shakoya Curry; ber 2 at the First Assembly of God in Marsh son-in-law Trevor B. Thomson; daughters- Harbour where she had resided for many in-law Una Evans and Linda Evans; broth- years. Rev. Vernon Moses officiated as- ers Walter, Travis and Bernard Curry; sis- The Lazy Parrot Looking For AALooking sisted by Bro. Bob Cornea, Bro Cecil Forbes ters-in-law Zettie Curry, Peggy Curry, Vir- Join us for some of the best Bahamian Dishes New Place To Dine and Bishop Johnny Lowe. Interment was in ginia Curry, Joyce Pyfrom, Zelma Nottage, you will find in Abaco at affordable prices. the Public Cemetery in Green Turtle Cay, Florina Kemp and Mizpah Evans; broth- Monday - Sunday her home. ers-in-law Olden Evans, James Evans, Lunch - 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. She is survived by her husband Daniel Alfred Nottage and Carl Kemp; nephews; Dinner - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Evans; children Keith, Gary, Daniel and nieces; and many other relatives and friends. Happy hour Weekdays - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Andrew Evans, Dorothea Thompson, Eliza- beth and Cheryl Evans; grandchildren Come and enjoy our Bahamian Breakfast! Andrae, Brandon, Steven, Adam, Dion, Saturday Morning 8 - 10 a.m. Advertise in Look For Our Sign! Dustin, Lyndon, Jason and Chase Evans, Sunday Breakfast 9 - 11 a.m. D’Angelo Carey, Bruce Sawyer, Annamae The Abaconian SC Bootle Highway For Dinner Reservations Call Us 3 1/2 Miles outside Lowe, Nicole, Tracy, Megan, Danielle and Tel: 367-5331 or 367-5333 Marsh Harbour November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 29 Magistrate’s Court Report Dr. Bethel From Page 18 handlers was being revised with the empha- sis being shifted to education for those han- As Reported to The Abaconian October 28th A Dundas Town man was charged with dling food. He said that worldwide more Charles Hunt of Marsh Harbour was two counts drug possession. Evidence was October 24th persons are sick from improper food han- charged with driving without due care and heard from two police officers. The matter A resident of Dundas Town was charged dling than get sick from diseases the restau- attention, driving without a public service has been adjourned to October 27th. with assault and trespassing. His counsel rant staff may have. He said that all per- license and driving without insurance. He Jean-Claude Timothy of The Mud was was not present the matter was adjourned sons handling food will soon be required to was fined $450. charged with wounding. He pleaded guilty to November 28th. have knowledge of proper food storage, Marion David of Murphy Town was to the charge and was fined $500. A resident of Dundas Town was charged handling and preparation techniques. found guilty of driving a vehicle at a speed with another count of assault to which he October 31st Mr. Bethel and his group left just before and manner dangerous to the public. She made a counter complaint against a resi- A resident of Marsh Harbour was charged sundown from the Sandy Point airstrip on a was found guilty and paid a $300 fine. dent of Marsh Harbour concerning the use with drug possession. charter flight. Accompanying Dr. Bethel John Simms of Murphy Town was found of obscene language. The matter has been Three men were charged with shop- from Nassau were Dr. Merceline Doni guilty of driving without due care and at- adjourned to November 28th. breaking and attempting to steal the Regis, C.M.O; Dr. Elma Garroway, Nurse tention and paid a $150 fine. A resident of Dundas Town was charged Custom’s Office safe. The Prosecution pre- Gloria Gardiner, Nurse Mary Johnson, Di- Clerevau Samson of Marsh Harbour with assault. The matter was adjourned to sented its final witness. The matter has been rector of Nursing; Ms. Gloria Godet and pleaded guilty to trespassing and paid a $50 November 28. adjourned to November 28th. Dr. Musgrove. Joining the group from fine. Three residents of Spring City and Marsh Harbour were Nurse Brown, Dr. Dundas Town were charged with rape. The October 30th McWeeny and Dr. Swarmi. matter was adjourned to January 28th. A resident of The Mud was charged with Two female residents of Dundas Town assault, but the matter was discharged. were charged with failing to report a sexual Three residents of The Mud were charged assault concerning a juvenile. The victim with possession of an unlicensed firearm. IT’S THE LAW! was heard, and the matter has been ad- The matter has been adjourned to Novem- journed to January 30th. ber 28th. October 25th A Spring City resident was charged with Cay Mills of Dundas Town was charged having unlawful sexual intercourse with a with contempt of court and fined $750. minor. The matter has been adjourned to BUCKLE UP!UP!BUCKLE January 27th.

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Call today! rear also, fairly new appliances, available, approx. 10,000 sq. ft. furnished, fenced yard. $25,000 $228,000 Man-O-War Cay - 1 bed, 1 bath Lubbers Quarters - two interior lots with an upstairs loft, centrally located starting at $44,500 in the heart of town. Close to all Bahama Palm Shores - various lots conveniences. $159,000 available in this fast growing Casuarina Point - several lots Man-O-War Cay-#1354-3/2 island style home, only 1 community. Call for more information. available inland as well as on the lot away from the beach. Built in bahamaian furniture, Guana Cay - 1/2 acre ocean front canal and beach front. wood burning stove, and outside decks. All anyone parcel, cleared, electricity, deeded bay Call for more details. Marsh Harbour-#0167 3/2 home in Cove Estates, well needs for that Bahama lifestyle. $415,000 access. $168,000 Hope Town - interior lot 10,000+ kept, furnished with appliances, nicely landscaped November 1, 2002 sq. ft. $65,000 $233,000 Page 30 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 Symposium Explains Government Agencies The Chief Councillor for Sandy Point, threat although they are sprayed, according is on the rise and a group from England Symposium From Page 3 Mr. Jason Roberts, felt that too many Coun- to Ms. Bertha McPhee. She pointed out that recently visited Abaco specifically for cil members had personal agendas to the spraying is done in communities but water birdwatching. He mentioned that parrot student populations. He mentioned that plans detriment of the community as a whole. sources around homes are the main breed- studies are underway. Predators are hold- are being considered to consolidate re- Administrator Alexander Williams noted ing places for mosquitoes. Homeowners are ing the parrot numbers at an even count with sources of the Crossing Rocks Primary that BEC and Batelco were not represented responsible for eliminating water sources racoons, feral cats and land crabs taking School and the Sandy Point Primary School. and he wondered if they were ashamed to in old tires, boats, cans, bottles and other their toll on the ground nesting parrots. Additionally, Moore’s Island can look appear in public. yard debris where mosquitoes breed. Only ten persons attended but they and forward to having a grade ten next year with Questions were asked of Environmental Mr. Don Cornish, Manager of the Abaco the ten presenters were rewarded with re- grades 11 and 12 being added in subsequent Health about mosquitoes and diseases. Tourism Office, gave information on tour- freshments after the gathering. years. Ultimately, the school will need three Swamp lands are not considered a serious ism areas being cultivated. Bird watching additional school rooms. Mr. Dean asked residents to look at the long range benefits of schools and not treat them as territorial issues. School amalgam- ation is coming for reason of economy and to make better use of educational resources Brokers which includes teachers. Anne Albury Educated children will bring more ben- Marcellus Roberts efits to a community than the mere presence of a school building, he said. (242) 365-8538 Ph When asked about a high school for South (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax Abaco, Mr. Dean responded that it is not feasible at this time. Member Ms. Lillian Laing, Chief Councillor for Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists Moore’s Island, was pleased with the news ROYAL PALM CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD of a high school for her island and said an effort is underway to turn the island’s Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool "Toad Hall" Package deal. Extra large ocean front lot SOLD economy around. Phase I 3 bed / 3 bath - 15 ft. wide slip $266,000 with unlimited opportunity for building your Phase II 3 bed / 3 bathSOLD - 12 ft. wide slip $266,000 dream home. Directly behind is your present main ATLANTIS home on its own lot. Two storey with 4 bed / 3 bath Real Estate Agent Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool upstairs and large living / dining / kitchen down Bldg. 3 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath SOLD stairs. Detached double garage with 1 bed / 1 bath Completes with boat slip $182,000 guest apt. above. $1,169,000 Bldg 4 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Specialized Course "Sea Grapes" Directly on the ocean modern CBS fully Bldg 5 Upstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, boat slip $194,000 Chris tiled 3600 sq. ft. home on extra large lot with 215 MARINERS COVE Farrington, a real ft.± frontage. Features 3 bed / 3 ½bath, fully Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool estate agent with equipped kitchen, large living / dining area (open Garden/Pool View 2 bed / 1 bath $113,000 Coldwell Banker concept). Two bedrooms / living / dining / kitchen Marina View 1 bed / 1 bath beginning at $78,000 Lightbourn Re- all face ocean side and have direct access to 2 bed / 1½ bath $121,000 alty, has com- beautiful garden and beach. Garage and utility in VILLAS pleted the special- main house with additional detached garage / work Beach Villa Subdivision ized Business De- shop / storage. Grounds fully landscaped with Garden villa 1 bed / 1 bath duplex, excellent rental velopment for the irrigation / sprinkler system. $2,225,000 potential $181,500 Residential Spe- Garden villa 2 bed / 2 bath extra features $157,300 “Serenity” A real “Estate” property. Modern 4 bed/4.5 cialist course conducted by the National Ocean Villa Subdivision bath, 5600 sq. ft., two storey CBS home with Association of Realtors in Nassau. The 2 bed / 2 bath special garden location with pool incredible ocean views. Upper level extra large, course is one of the required classes for real view $260,000 open concept living/dining/kitchen with outdoor estate agents and brokers to qualify for the 2 bed / 2 bath with direct greenway access to covered balcony and master en-suite bed/bath. Certified Residential Specialist designation. ocean plus extra features $272,000 Lower level 2 bed/2 bath, lounge, wet bar plus The two-day course covered the prepara- APARTMENTS additional bed/bath and double garaage. Property tion of business plans, marketing programs Rock Point four-plex, 2 storey CBS apartment build has two fully land scaped lots with 290 feet ocean and operations budgets. ing, each level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 front. Special property with many, many additional bath, living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. features including 2 bed/1 bath caretaker’s cottage. Must see. $280,000 $3,800,000 Ads in TREASURE HOUSES GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool / waterfall “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. The Abaconian 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house $275,000 Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest BAHAMA BEACH CLUB house with plans for main house. Dock with power in place. Must see. $369,000 Bring Results New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay Beach. 3 bed / 2 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home,fully and many other features Starting at $425,000 furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, Plus 14% closing living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. BRIGANTINE BAY ESTATES Perfect island retreat for some lucky family "Sea Cliff" newly completed 2 storey CBS home fully $676,500 Corner Value furnished. Living / diningSOLD / kitchen downstairs, bed “Island Times” 2500 sq. ft. modern spacious 3 bed / Liquid Propane Gas rooms upstairs. Direct greenway access to Treasure 2 1/2 bath, living/dining/kitchen opening onto Cay beach $431,000 covered patio facing waterfront. Double garage/ LPG Tanks refilled “Sableau Soleil” Canal front with dock. Island utility. Extra adjacent lot. Total frontage 108 ft. LPG Appliances by simplicity home, 3 bed / 2 bath, detached garage $830,250 with half bath. Waterfront view from master “Seaductress”/ “Harbour’s Edge” Modern CBS 3 bed/ bedroom and open concept living / dining / 3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, kitchen. $430,500 Maytag Appliances 80 ft., full serviced dock, 2 car garage including WINDWARD BEACH two vehicles. Exceptional location and view. “Seaclusion” Ocean front CBS house, 2 bed / 2 bath Many more features, must see to appreciate. plus detached 20’ x 30’ 2-car garage with extra MOTIVATED SELLER $1,200,000 Refrigerators bath. House has wonderful view as well as prevail ing tradewinds $800,000 Household Goods LEEWARD BEACH ESTATE VACANT LOTS AVALABLE “Blue House” One-of-a-kind beach front home Kitchenware • Windward Beach / Oceanfront beginning at $150,000 designed by the Architect / Owner for family and Clothing, Shoes • Canal Front beginning at $99,000 beach living.5 bed / 4 bath large living / dining Stationery • Golf Course / Interior beginning at $25,000 area with modern kitchen, wrap-around deck. Hallmark Cards Many many extra features. $2,100,000 Queen Elizabeth Drive Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. One Block East of the Traffic Light Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. P O Box AB20490, Marsh harbour For further details and pictures visit our web page at treasurecayrealestate.com Phone 367-2250 Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 31 Fire Department Benefits Mail Boat Is Damaged

Abaco’s new mailboat, the Legacy, aged tank so the boat is seaworthy for the was damaged by a freak accident while trip to Jacksonville, Florida for repairs. docked in Nassau and will be out of ser- The Gurth Dean, the mail boat which vice for two to three weeks. The North previously serviced Central Abaco, will Andros mailboat, the Lisa J, rammed the be temporarily taking the place of the Legacy causing damage to the starboard Legacy. stern. The crew has sealed off the dam-

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"Dannie's Den" "Son Burns" "Sea View" Sand Banks Creek - + 80' Waterfront - Almost 1 1/2 wooded Treasure Cay - 4 bedroom - 3 bath - 2,160 sq.ft. home - almost Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 2 bedrooms - 2 1/2 acres. 2 bedroom, 2 bath home - Private Dock 3/4 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal - Private Dock - Fully Furnished - baths - 1,400 sq.ft. Home - Private well protected Boat #AB 0073 - NEW LISTING $395,000. #AB 0072 - $635,000. slip - Furnished - # AB 0068 - $575,000.

Elbow Cay - North End - "Silver Butte" 2 bedroom - 2 bath Green Turtle Cay - Splendid hill top one acre buliding site. Great Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - "Pelican Point" 3 bedroom, 3 bath Home - almost 1/2 Acre, 130' of Beach-front on beautiful elevation, wonderful White Sound and Sea of Abaco views. home - A Marsh Harbour Landmark - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage Atlantic Ocean beach. Superb Breezes and Ocean Views - # AB 5094 $485,000. apartment - on 2 Acres- over 1,000' of water-frontage - private dock Furnished # AB 0070 - $988,235. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - 1 Acre - 140' x 300' - Ocean with boat lift - Fabulous Views of the Harbour & Sea of Abaco Elbow Cay - "Marnie's Creek" - 1/2 acre hilside building sites, a Beachfront Building Site - super views. #AB 5113 $275,000. furnished #AB 0067 - Price Upon Request. private dock slip for each parcel - fabulous Sea of Abaco views Green Turtle Cay - Family Residence - 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath -2,265 Marsh Harbour - Cove Estates - "Laura's Hideaway" - Duplex - 100' # AB5114 - NEW LISTING from; $230,000. sq.ft. living space on two floors on 1 1/2 secluded acres. x 100' lot - 2 - 2 bedroon, 1 bath apartments plus efficiency - great Elbow Cay - White Sound Area - 6.13 Fabulous Acres - perfect for # AB 0035 $945,000 location and rental income - furnished - # AB 0044 $228,000 development or elegant estate - # 3697 - $1,820,000 Little Harbour - "Down the Way" - 3 bedroom - 3 bath home -530' of Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - "Spinnaker Reach" - 3 Elbow Cay -"Tahiti North" - 2.5 acre building site - north of and harbour frontage - over 3/4 Acre - Solar Electric with generator back Bedrooms, 3 Baths - 1,300 sq.ft. Private slips for 50' & 25' boats. adjoining Dorro's Cove - 91' of Sea of Abaco frontage - 1,200' depth up - Boat House/Workshop - 2 Garages - 2 1/2 private docks boat AB 0069 - $525,000. # AB5065 NEW LISTING $1,500,000. Lift - Furnished - # AB 0065 $1,494,000. Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of Great Cistern - "The Chandlery" - 4 bedroom, 2 bath lovely 2,200 Lubbers Quarters - "Abaco Ocean Club - Lot 105" - 12,819 sq.ft. - water frontage on Bay - 3 miles south of Treasure sq.ft. home, one acre of land - with cabin, called "Heaven" by current 1/4 acre.Beautiful Hillside Building Site - Great Sea of Abaco Views. Cay. Limited Number Available #AB 5069 from $63,700. owner, perfect for studio. guest house or income property. # AB 5097 - UNDER CONTRACT. South Abaco - Old Kerr's - 24.69 acres - 327 ft. magnificent sandy # AB 0025 $349,900. Man-O-War Cay - "Outrageous" - 4 bedroom - 31/2 bath home. beach front. 1/2 hour from Marsh Harbour. Suitable for construction of Great Guana Cay - "Oceanfrontier Hideaway" - mini-resort Beach- Furnished, Beach Access, Ocean View, Semi-Private Dock. cottages or small resort - #AB 5104 - $222,000. front - 6 unique 2 bedroom, 1 bath, rental log cabins- 2,000 gal/day # 2899 - $875,000. Tilloo Cay - "Thompson Tract" - 7 acres. - sea-to-sea, good elevation Watermaker - Central location # AB 0026 $1,275,000. Man-O-War Cay - "Cézanne" - 3 bedroom - 3 bath Luxury for great Sea of Abaco and Ocean Views - can be divided into 2 3.5 Green Turtle Cay -104' x 80' Building site - # 3619 - $86,000. Residence-Large,Elegant Living Spaces - Built 1998 - Beach acre parcels - #AB 5113 - $965,000. Green Turtle Cay - "Coco Sound" - 28 prime residential building Great Ocean View - #2861 - $1,295,000. Treasure Cay - "Honey's Home" - Windward Beach Road - 3 sites between Coco Bay and White Sound from 1/4 - 1/2 acre Man-O-War Cay - "Gauguin" - 2 bedroom - 2 bath home - Furnished, bedroom, 3 bath - 1,600 sq.ft. home - 2/3 Acre on Galleon Bay Canal #AB 5090 - priced from $59,000 Near Beach - Ocean View - # 3435 - $400,000. - Private Dock with Boat Lift - Great Canal and Sea of Abaco Views. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay - Beautiful 2.68 acre building site. sea- Marsh Harbour - "Running Light" - Commercial - Over 100' of Furnished - #AB 0066- $765,000. to-sea, between Coco Bay and the Ocean. Good elevations for prime Marsh Harbour waterfront - over 1/3 acre. 2,600 sq.ft of Office Treasure Cay - "South View" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home. - Canal spectacular views - Dock. Fabulous beaches on sound and ocean. or residential space in two buildings. Great parking and room for Front Location - Great Sea of Abaco Views, Good family home - #AB 5067 $650,000. expansion. Private Dock - # AB 0042 $800,000. Fully furnished #AB 0030 - $340,000.

Derek A. Lee, BRI Margot Lee Christopher Plummer John Cash Roscoe Thompson, III Abaco District Managing Broker Estate Agent Estate Agent Estate Agent Sales Assistant Retta Thomas - Office Manager Man-O-War Cay, Abaco Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Treasure Cay, Abaco Elbow Cay, Abaco Bay Street - P.O. Box AB 20777 Tel: (242) 365-6156 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0665 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Fax: (242) 365-6229 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] Tel: (242) 367-4608 - Fax: (242) 367-5452 e.mail: [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] HGChristie.com - "All you need to know about real estate in The Bahamas!" 8/15/02 Page 32 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 one or two parents present. “thoroughly enjoys them because I always absorb nutrients. High levels of lead expo- School From Page 16 The students who were on the Honour wanted to be a teacher.” Mrs. Albury, sure can result in abdominal pain, seizures, Roll and Principals list were treated to lunch education is not only to teach you how to Abaco Central High School sincerely thanks anemia and even paralysis. at Bay View Restaurant and an afternoon earn your bread but to make every mouth- you. High levels of exposure to cadmium movie at RND Cinema. A generous dona- ful sweeter.” He told students that by age causes stomach irritation, diarrhea, convul- tion from Mr. Chad Sawyer of Price Right 11 he had three choices for his life work, Roberts From Page 8 sions, shock and even death. Even though and Sawyer’s Soft Drinks made these events being a teacher, being a preacher or being it is not likely that one will receive such possible. a policeman. He is astounded today that In less concentrated doses, vision and hear- The awards committee, headed by Mrs. when he asks students who are 15, 16, 17 ing ability can decrease, memory loss can Please see Roberts Page 34 Eva Adderley, included Mrs. Ruth Edge- years of age what they want to do with their occur as well as a change in personality, combe, Mr. Partop Singh, Ms. Phillipa life the answer is, “I don’t know.” This is tremors, a loss of muscle coordination, and Farrington, Mrs. Aggie Simms and Mr. amazing because there are so many more a decrease in one’s ability to think and pro- Muhammad Rahim. Brand options for young people today than when cess information. he was growing up. Our Patron These same video display units contain Mr. Dean has spent 38 years in educa- For the past five years Abaco Central between five to eight pounds of lead which, Parts tion showing students “one true way, one High School has held an awards assembly when consumed is stored in our bones and real way, to success and a meaningful life to honour students who achieved in the pre- teeth along with calcium. Lead can damage Hardware is by attaining certain levels in education.” vious academic year. For all of those years the central or peripheral nervous systems, & Fasteners Mr. Dean continued that they must be ready Mrs. Sandra Albury representing Myers the kidneys and the blood system. It can for Homeowners to learn, retain what they learn and inter- Rum has contributed financially to make the promote aggressive behavior, loss of nalize what they learn. They must have pride awards possible. Mrs. Albury attends ev- memory, reduction in hand-eye coordina- and Contractors in themselves and what they do. He chal- ery awards assembly and in her words she tion, hampers growth, increases blood pres- lenged them not to waste the teacher’s time sure and results in a decreased ability to Plumbing Supplies in the classroom with discipline but to keep the teacher busy by asking questions which Out Islands Finest Vacation Homes Water Heaters are pertinent to what is being taught. He Waterfront Properties • New Marina Your largest choice of ended by telling students that if they did economical that, they would be making “their best bet- Rentals & Sales ter.” Gas Appliances This year over 40 parents turned out to see the assembly. Mr. Benjamin Stubbs, Principal, commended the parents for com- Paints ing and promised that next year the assem- 1 Purple Porpoise Place bly would be held in the evening so more Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas At the traffic light parents could attend. At last year’s award Chris & Peggy Thompson, Proprietors in Marsh Harbour assembly at Abaco Central there were only Phone 242-366-0224 • Fax 242-366-0434 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES PROPERTY AND HOUSES PROPERTY AND HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line AND APARTMENTS FOR SALE FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Cherokee - Yellowwood 3 bed/2bath house. Available Nov. 1st. First & last month deposit Harbour area or use your photo. LIVE YOUR DREAM ATTT Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 and references required. Call 519-934-1842 Sea Grape Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals with RENTAL HOUSES all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 AND APARTMENTS www.GreatAbacoClub.com Realty Hope Town Specialist A collection of upscale pools, docks, reunions, special occasions, hon- Victor R. Patterson Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . eymoons. Hope Town Hideaways. 242-366- Memorial Plaza Waterfront lots with private boat slips Bustic Bight Resort 0224 Fax: 242-366-0434 P.O. Box AB 20123 in a secure gated community Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas starting at $195,000 Treasure Cay luxury beach front home, 3 bed, Tel: 242-367-2749 Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 3 1/2 bath, sleeps 14, all amenities. $500 nightly. E-mail: [email protected] www.greatabacoclub.com Sell for $2.5 million. Call 561-738-0996 Marsh Harbour: Waterfront lot on the COMMERCIAL Sweeting’s Tract. Over 200 feet of frontage Green Turtle Cay and small sandy cove. $100,000 PROPERTY FOR RENT Ocean Beach Lots (North End), 1+ acres Four Guest Units Tilloo: Shore to shore parcel in the Bight of with good elevation from $245,000 Liquor Store • Open till 9 p.m. ‘Loo. 120’ wide with good elevation in the Coco Bay Lots, 81 feet on beach from Phone 367-5995 • Ask for Ernestine center. Just north of “Junk Beach.” $165,000 Retail & Office Space. Located in $170,000 one of the most charming commer- Elbow Cay: Beach front lots on the Atlantic Bita Bay Ocean Lot 8.26 acres from ocean BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out cial buildings in Marsh Harbour. Ocean. 95-feet wide, coconut groves, to Inner White Sound, good elevation and Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- Busy up-scale retail area, constant $260,000 protection from sea, spectacular views. $1.25 ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 foot traffic. Ground floor available. M. http://www.bahamasvacations.com Marsh Harbour: lots on the Sweeting’s Tract Call: 367-3262 ext. 201 with road and all utilities, access to water On the internet at www.bahamasinvest.com Cherokee Sound Cottage - 2 bed 2 bath, mod- front/beach. $20,000 or call 365-4271 ern, A/C, large screened porch. Day, wk, mo. Bonefish guide available. VISA/Master Card. Lubbers Quarters: large water front and in- 242-366-2111 or 305-664-9471 terior lots with all utilities present, private Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, Rentals dock slip, exclusive development. Starting and Sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- at $99,000 366-0224 or Fax 242-366-0434. On the internet at www.hopetown.com Buying? Selling? 2100 sq. ft. Warehouse next to the Abaco Water Marsh Harbour one bedroom apt. fully Need Qualified Help? Bottling plant. Not being divided. This fenced - funrnished, central A/C, w/dryer. Call 367-3190 in area has electric and phone. Great site for Marsh Harbour Duplex, 2 bed 1 bath on Want more business? light manufacturing, assembling, warehouse, Crockett Dr. Call Mr. Malone at 367-2044 days whatever. 2100 square feet for just $1400 per A low cost ad like this month. Call Michael Albury at 367-2951 or 359- Sweeting Tract - cleared lot 188’ x 80’. 6658 $27,500. Call 365-8691 can bring fast results Treasure Cay 3/2, patio, shed, double lot, 135’ Dundas Town split level house 3 bed/1 bath, 2 Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 x 200’, fully furnished, 1 block from beach. bed/1 bath with basement. Includes 1 bed cot- $200,000. Call 561-236-6649 tage in rear. Call 367-3177 or 357-6656. November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 33 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Sale or Rent

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P.O. Box AB 20955 LIGHTBOURN REALTY East Bay Street Each office is independently owned and operated EXCLUSIVE AFFLIATE OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Marsh Harbour, Abaco Green Turtle Cay Office Sotheby’s Ph: 242-367-2365 INTERNATIONAL REALTY Agent: Chris Farrington Serving The Bahamas for Over 50 Years Fax: 242-367-2365 MUST SELL P.O. Box AB 22758 Located in “The Pink Building” Residence: 242-367-2040 REAL ESTATE IN ABACO Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Royal Harbour Village NEW ON THE MARKET! Five high-el- Office # 242-365-4695, Fax # 242-365-4697 Opposite Boat Harbour Entrance Sandy Point Dundas Town evation lots on cul de sac, 10,000 sq. ft. Email: [email protected] 3 bed, 1 bath 2 storey, 4 bed, 2 bath each, $10,000 each plus 1% stamp tax and Website: www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com Visit our web site to view these properties and 13,545 sq. ft. on ½ acre $500 legal fees, $1000 deposit. Act now, many more throughout The Bahamas – Yachtsman’s Dream – Located at the From Grand Bahama to Great Inagua Lot #119 Lot #25 these won’t last! head of beautiful Black Sound. 1 ½ acre NEW! “Seashell,” Great Cistern Cay: plot complete with a 125 ft. dock. Near to Bahama Palm Shores. Select home Murphy Town Dundas Town Beautiful Bahamian contemporary home. 3 beach and settlement. $650,000 sites from $14,500 to $89,900. Beach 3-2 bed, 1 bath triplex bed/2 1/2 bath, wrap-around porches, 180o front and inland sites available. Call Vacant Land Coco Bay – Deep water lot with dock and Sea of Abaco views, park, boat basin, pri- for Details. 108’ x 104” 9,000 sq. ft. dredged channel. Landscaped and ready to vate beach. Craftsman built. Must see to ap- Lot 78B Lot #18B build. Dock has power already installed. preciate. $449,000 Casuarina Point. 13,000 sq. ft. building $575,000 site. Close to beach, build up for sea Murphy Town Murphy Town “Parrot House,” Great Abaco Club: charm- views. Priced to sell! #7159. $15,000 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant Land ing, tropical style home, dock can accom- Little Harbour - Well protected lot in White Sound with deep water dock, Hill top 9,000 S. Ft. modate larger craft. 4 bed/4bath, covered NEW! Elbow Cay. Large ¾+ acre home electricity connected. Approved plans for Lot 67 Lot #38 porches, beach, tennis and health club privi- site located in White Sound just across house included with sale. $375,000 leges. Gated community, fully managed. Top the road from the Atlantic. #7251. Treasure Cay income producer. $689,000 White Sound –hilltop lots with $169,000. Vacant land “Grouper Therapy,” Great Abaco Club: breathtaking views of the harbour. Water 10,000 sq. ft. Fully furnished and equipped to highest stan- front lots also available. Starting at Great Abaco Club. Best price for home Lot #65 dard. 4 bed/4 bath split plan. Dockage for $72,000 site in the Club. Close to the channel. larger craft and run-about, private and se- Cleared, ready to build. #6255. Fantastic Starter Home – Foundation Offers should be addressed in cure. Great family home or invest in rental $199,000. with cistern already complete in quiet pool and earn $$. $689,000 writing to: residential neighborhood. Building plans Great Cistern Cay. Cozy 2/2 beach M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle “Coral Point Villa,” Great Cistern Cay: included. $95,000 One of the finest homes on Abaco. Custom cottage. Views, secure mooring off P.O. Box AB20567 design, spacious, elegant interior. Com- Beachfront – 330’ frontage 800’ + deep shore. Good rental potential. #5259. Marsh Harbour, Abaco pletely opens up to arbour, dock, deck and located on Long Bay Beach. Ideal for $249,000. covered terraces. 3 bed/3 full baths, garage small resort or luxurious estate. $3,000 For conditions of the sale and any other informa- and workshop. MORE $648,000 per water front foot. Guana Cay. On the beach, 2/1 cottage. Gorgeous views! Deck overlooks tion, please contact M. Gardiner/Ms. M. T. Rolle at Green Turtle Estates – 3/3 two story NEW! Bahama Palm Shores: 100 x 100 beach. Impressive rental record. #6588. (242) 367-2141, 367-2142 Abaco. Serious enqui- home. Scenic views. Furnished, stand-by sq. ft. homesite. Paved road, electricity, $375,000. ries only may be considered for qualified purchas- phones going in. Build up and catch views generator, boat, golf cart and more. Very motivated seller. ers. Interested persons in Nassau may contact Ms. and breeze. Steps from the beach. Level and Leisure Lee. ½+ acre home site. 100+’ ready to build. $15,000 Delores Johnson at 242-328-7041 or 242-300- Coco Bay- 1 ½ acres of elevated land, on the beach. Lovely views, well kept, 2265. NEW! Coral Point: 1+ acre superior home located across from the bay. $325,000 cleared and ready to build now! #5272. sites. Private community. Highest elevations, $233,500. secluded, unbelievable views. Potential for Black Sound – deep water lots on boat basin. Underground power and phones. picturesque Black Sound. Phones, Long Beach. Two story, 3/3 residence. $69,900 each electricity, cable, near settlement. 100’ High elevation, grand Atlantic views! Abaco on the water, approx. 1 acre. $300,000 NEW! Susan’s Cove, Guana Cay: One of First floor 1/1 apartment. #4032. Real Estate the most beautiful and well developed hold- Split Level Townhouse – 1/1 townhouse $295,000. Agency Ltd ings on Guana. 1.34 acres plus two homes, at Bluff House Beach Hotel, walkways to 100’ dock and 230’ of spectacular, protected beach and resort. A must see. $110,000 Marsh Harbour. In-town site near Boat bay shore. $749,900. 1/2 acre hilltop lots Harbour. Build single family or income- Waterfront – two 1 acre waterfront lots producing duplex. #6351. $120,000. Helping people find their with deeded dock access, stunning views also in Blackwood $50,000 each Dream Spot since 1978. available. $95,000. Treasure Cay – Residential lot near Marsh Harbour. 3/2 home on the Sea Royal Harbour: Gated community, solid Beach Front, Hilltop, Acreage, Ocean Beach Boulevard. $25,000 of Abaco. Lovely new interior. Good Residential, Commercial & property values. Wonderful building site, water depth for dock. #6493. $590,000. 15,000 sq. ft. with 150’ on the harbour. Sit Investment Property. New! Beachfront-1/2 Acre lot on the back and watch the world go by. Great buy Atlantic Ocean $210,000 We also have rental Scotland Cay. ½+ acre site. 150’ on at $152,000 Sea of Abaco. Good depth for dock. property available. New! Ocean View- Two 1/3 acre lots Royal Harbour: Two adjacent building sites with great views of the Sea. $85,000 each Near marina and airstrip. #6180. LOCATED ON in gated community. Single family, single $245,000. STRATTON DRIVE story zoning, harbour views, great IN MARSH HARBOUR neighbours, safe for kids, very convenient. Treasure Cay - “Paradise Found” luxury P.O. BOX AB 20404 $68,000 each home right on your own beach. Search no more. ABACO, BAHAMAS Great Cistern Cay acreage, 24 acres, high- Fantastic ocean views from every room. Gor- Kathleen Albury-Cole, Sales/Appraisals est and best use as planned community. 242-367-2719 geous new tropical decor with all amenities in- June Russell, Sales Rolling terrain, some elevation, hard sub- FAX 367-2359 cluded. Three bedrooms, three and one half Telephone: 242.367.3262 soil. Protective covenants and restrictions. baths plus three outdoor hot showers. Easily Fax: 242.367.3260 Proven demand for similar mid-priced lots. accommodates up to 14 people. Two car ga- [email protected] Turtle Rocks beach front home, almost 1 acre, $205,000 rages with apartment. Rooftop sunset deck and www.bahamasrealty.bs fabulous views, gated community. Call 407-389- extra large decking area to the beach. Built-in 6075 Also: Scotland Cay, Eastern Shores, Leisure Lee, Bahama Coral Island, propane stainless steel grilling area. Paved semi Turtle Rocks, Green Turtle Cay circular drive with lushly landscaped grounds Your Ad Could Be Affordable Property and and accent light all around. Truly “One in a Million.” Offered at $2.5 million. Please con- Here - Call 367-3202 Select Homes tact Dr. William or Dana Domeyer at 561-738- Serving All Abaco 0996 Page 34 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002 fect more and more people and tourists Local Girl Enters Roberts From Page 32 refuse to visit a country that doesn’t care about the ecological damage it causes, we high levels on one occasion, constant expo- Tennis Tournament sure to even low levels of cadmium has a Please see Roberts Page 35 By Anita Rolle ing abroad on a tennis scholarship. debilitating effect on the body. The kidney Yet another budding home grown tennis Coach Russell says, “Dorsinayer is and liver are damaged, bones weaken and player is making her mark at tournaments young, energetic and ambitious and is slowly joints ache, anemia and lung cancer can around the Bahamas. Recently the Freeport emerging into a rising star. As a tennis develop. The immune system is prevented Oil Company Limited sponsored the player her form is excellent and has actu- from functioning fully, causing lowered FOCOL Tennis Tournament on Grand ally been compared by some tourists who resistance to viruses and bacteria. Bahama in which ten-year-old Dorsinayer have seen her play to pro players at her This is all just from computer monitors Smith was invited to participate. age.” Mr. Russell said that at her present or television sets being dumped indiscrimi- Dorsinayer, a resident of Dundas Town, level of tennis, she is assured of a tennis nately and does not even begin to touch what has been playing tennis for the past two years scholarship in the future. other hazardous materials are out there and and according to her coach, Bobby Russell, Tournament competition is not new for their effects on animal and human life. It is has been showing vast improvements. Dur- her. She previously traveled to Nassau and evident that this is a serious concern we all ing her time in the sport, she has been for- Freeport as a competitor and has competed face, not just here in The Bahamas but all tunate to have ample practice time with lo- in the Junior Nationals, placing in the fi- across the world. cal Sherrell Carey, who is presently study- nals. During her recent trip to Freeport, We can choose to ignore the problem. where she competed in As our health diminishes and diseases af- the FOCOL Tourna- ment on October 25-28, she brought home two Electronics Service Center trophies, placing second Formerly Television Service Center in the Girls Under 10 Singles and second in Repairing: the Girls Under 12 Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Doubles where she Juke Boxes & Video Games partnered with Kay Stuart of Freeport. Musical Instruments Receiving much sup- Marine Electronics port from her family, Office Equipment she was sponsored by Cash Registers her proud parents Mr. Computers Douglas Smith and Mrs. Microwaves Carolyn Smith. Even FAX Machines though preparing for Electronic Organs and playing tournaments Medical Equipment is a lot of work, Automotive & Marine Electronics Dorsinayer says she enjoys the sport and the Telephone Recorders, Phones & Phone Devices competition, and she In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Dr. & Fire House Corner still finds a little time during her trips to en- TEL: 367-2830 joy the scenery. Tennis player Dorsinayer Smith with her coach, Bobby Russell

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HOPE TOWN POINT - BAHAMA PALM SHORES - SECTION ONE - Two HOPE TOWN - “Oceanview” - 2,500 sq. ft. 4 bed, 3 bath “Bellfree” - North End turnkey 1 residential lots, with all utilities, great location, $22,000 beachfront home with 3/4 acres of land. Very private and bed, 1 bath cottage on 2/3 acres. each. fully landscaped. Fully furnished. $1,425,000. Beautiful views of the Sea of Abaco. Plans for main house to be BAHAMA PALM SHORES - Two residential lots 150 HOPE TOWN - “Club Soliel” - Hotel, restaurant, marina built on the point. Aluminum sea feet from the beach, great sea views. Asking on 1.75 acres; 320 feet harbourfront. wall, private deep water dock with price $42,500. $2,990,000. 50 amp. service, 13 foot Whaler and golf cart. $1,150,000. EASTERN SHORES - Waterfront HOPE TOWN – “Coconut Cottage” Hope TTHope own Point, Elbow Cay sea to sea 34,902 sq. ft. There is a 85 – Adorable 1,000 sq. ft., 2 bed 2 bath foot beach, good elevation, buildable Colonial cottage with view of the on both sides. Last one available in Atlantic Ocean. Across the road from ELBOW CAY – Dorros Cove- area. Price $350,000 gross. a beautiful beach and close to town. “Summer Winds” - Cheerful three Tastefully decorated, partially furnished, bed, two bath oceanfront house. CASAURINA POINT - SECTION 4 - ON detached garage. $415,000. Central A/C, pool, water maker, THE CANAL - 85’ x 135’ lot. Asking price $48,000. generator, close proximity to Tahiti ELBOW CAY – North End – Large building site with ocean Beach, two car garage. Fully DON MACKAY BOULEVARD - Hilltop, 3 bed 2 bath view near sandy beach. $114,000. furnished. $1,290,000. furnished, central air, closed in patio, separate laundry room. $165.000. LUBBERS QUARTERS - Abaco Ocean Club, lot #65. 12,326 sq. ft. beautiful hillside building site. $55,000. Hope TTHope own, Elbow Cay HIGH ROCK AREA - Charming and well-kept 3 bed 2 bath 1,700 sq. ft. home on 124’ x 125’ enclosed lot. This TILLOO CAY – Ocean front property in the Bight of home features a family room, tiled floors, new kitchen, large Tilloo. Excellent elevation with sea to sea views. Access to NEWNEWNEWLUBBERS QUARTERS - Two master bedroom, heated swimming pool and sundecks, dock and power to property. $89,000. LISTINGLISTINGLISTINGgorgeous cottages located on 1.5 central air, tropical landscaping and standby generator. acres of beautiful landscaped Call for information. TILLOO CAY – Choice Property! 4 water front lots in waterfront property. One cottage protected bay south of “The Castle”. Superb elevation, sea brand new, 2 bed 1 bath with loft, MARSH HARBOUR - Triplex - comprising (2) 1 bed x 1 to sea views, deep water with sandy bottom. Access to Tilloo second cottage 1 bed 1 bath with bath apartments and (1) 2 bed x 2 bath apartment, furnished, beach. Starting at $125,000. Also interior lots from french doors, mexican tiles, central air, good income. Call for information. $75,000. porches, A/C. Private dock. Great investment property. Price Lubbers Quarters $696,000. wwwwwwwww.damianos.com November 15th, 2002 The Abaconian Page 35 through our tourism industry. Our beauti- are too many taxis now. This does not al- Roberts From Page 34 ful islands, the sun, sand and sea. This Local Govt. From Page 24 low anyone to make a decent living, he said. dumping will seriously impact our tourism Mr. Malone stated that a new road mark- can be satisfied that we did what we wanted Primary School - whether they can be hired product. ing machine is in the generator building at for the simple reason that it was the easy by Council or the Dundas Town Commit- These are serious questions that beg an the airport and needs only the correct paint way out and didn’t cost a whole lot of money tee. answer, and this isn’t even the tip of the for road marking use. to deal with. A $600 plus gasoline bill for Council iceberg. What will we do to correct this? Mr. Malone advised Councillors that a Or we can begin to realize that this is a handyman Jeff Mills has not been resolved We must act to make change now. comprehensive report on taxis is being com- problem that affects all of us, not just a few and is awaiting Mr. Mills meeting with the (Note: Much thanks to Theresa Pinder piled based on the mandatory October in- people here and there. Beyond the simple Chief Councillor to resolve the issue. Mr. for a large portion of the information in this spection of all public service vehicles. This moral and health issues this brings up, if Mills also submitted a bill for $250 for article. She is responsible for the research will determine which taxi plates are inac- they don’t cause any concern to those out plumbing repairs at the airport. Councillors that went into the health risks posed by the tive and can be reassigned. there more interested in the state of their were undecided if this was warranted since hazardous materials.) Mr. Fritz Bootle submitted a $225 own progress and increasing their wealth, the repairs were completed during his nor- monthly maintenance contract proposal for think of what we are selling the world mal workday. Administrator Williams could servicing the air conditioners at the airport, not condone paying twice for a day’s work. clinic, primary school and high school. It is Mr. Mills was hired by the previous Coun- being considered. CONGRATULATIONS! cil and documents related to his terms of Mr. Jason Swain asked Council for ap- employment are still being looked for. to Daron Lightbourne JrJr., for receiving 10 awards from the Road Run- proval-in-principle to develop a five-acre Councillor Cay Mills asked that lines be ner Track & Field Club in Nassau. The awards are: Presidents Cup, the subdivision behind the Airport Motel on painted at the airport and at the Crossing to Higgins Award, Honor Roll Student, Fastest Male U17, Outstanding Don MacKay Boulevard. This would ex- facilitate taxi drivers. He felt that lines giv- Performance in Tampa Bay, FL., Academic, Best Driller, Perfect tend over the hill to the New Visions church ing proper parking spaces would allow more Attendence, Athlete of the Year and Best Relay Team. site. cars to park. He wants to see the parking Congratulations from his parents, Lynce and Donald Brennen, six aunts, Approval-in-principle was given for this problem at the Crossing Beach resolved. He grandmother, sisters and especially aunty Treasie. Wishing you the subdivision along with the stipulation that also objected to the previous Council grant- best in years to come! the conditions in the Subdivision Act be ing ten additional taxi plates as he feels there adhered to. Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line OPPORTUNITIES ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch We can take the photo within the Marsh Wanted: Two labourers to assist with loading Harbour area or use your photo. Tom Cat Enterprises and unloading dump trucks and other menial jobs. Contact 359-6647 9 to 5 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Repairs VEHICLES FOR SALE COMMERCIAL SERVICES Sales • Generators • Generators • Gas Engines • R.O. Systems • R.O. Systems 21’ Wellcraft with 250 HP Yamaha. Reduced Big CaCaBig t Equipment • Hi-pressure Pumps • Diesel Engines Always a good selection of cars, vans & to $21,500. Call 375-9190 Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, Lance R. Newbold trucks. Pre-owned quality vehicles, competi- Payloader, Dump Truck Certified Diesel Mechanic tively priced at Marsh Harbour Auto Sales. 22’ Aquasport with Inboard/Outboard. Sound Services: Land clearing, Trenching Phone/Fax: 242-366-0135 • Hope Town Ph. 367-2111 hull, console, built-in tank, storage bins, some Foundations canvas, needs new engine. $3000 firm. Call Fill, rock and sand 86 Honda Shadow 700 CC motorcycle, new Willard Bethel at 366-0033 windshield, muffler, handlebar grips. Rides real 23’ Sea Bird with 200 HP Suzuki outboard. Fax: 242-367-2464 nice! $6500 OBO 367-2997 Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 $6000. Call 954-474-6549 or 242-365-5032 Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 94 GMC Jimmy 4 door, clean, runs great, cold A/C. $5900. 367-3596 or 366-0354 95 Mercury Villager, 7 passenger, new A/C, Daily Scheduled Flights new tires, clean in & out, serviced regularly. $10,500. Phone 367-2992 Ft. Lauderdale - Abaco 98 Honda Odyssey Van 30,000 miles, excel- Charters and Cargo Available lent condtion. $19,000. 367-4616 Call 367-3597 • 366-0069 25’ Sea Cat with trailer, twin Honda 90 HP 4 stroke, 438 hrs, VHF, GPS, radio w/cassette, Or 954-359-0380 02 Daihatsu Cuove car, 4 door, A/C, radio, cassette player, 129 miles. Like new! $10,500 depth finder, lots of storage and a fish well. OBO 367-2997 Trailer has never been in water. Reduced to Have sciatica? TMJ? Lower back pain? $38,000. Call Bea Shirley at 365-6074 Call Us for All Your Travel Needs Headaches? Get relief with muscular therapy. BOATS AND MARINE Call Karen Lane @ 367-5215 Twin Engine, Turbo Prop, ITEMS FOR SALE Turbo Jet and Helicopters Available Ph: 954-938-9508 For all your vertical and mini-blind needs contact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. Mercury Outboard Engines Fax: 954-938-9509 Sales and Service. Contact National Marine Cell Ph: 954-647-8278 35 HP $1000 125 HP $4000 Tupperware - Place your order today. Call 559- 26’ Panga boat wtih 75 HP Mercury. $16,000. 200 HP $5000 8206 or 365-2233 Call National Marine 367-2326 Call 367-2326 38’ Formula, 1991 hull. twin 502 engines, MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Mooring Rental - MOW - off public dock, Supply Depot loaded. $70,000 OBO Call 367-4228 or 367- up to 42’ boat. Day, month, season. Call 3201 Hotel, Restaurant and New building accessories incl 13 x 30 Dolphina David at 365-6502 pool / accessories, toilet, bath & kitchen sinks Commercial Supplies & faucets, tile, plumbing & electrical materi- Blue Warehouse als, stovetop, refrig, water heater, tin roof, gas Government Subdivision grill, pumps, fans, light fixtures, many tools, Marsh Harbour generator, much more. Call 772-398-8798 for Ph/Fax 367-2128 list & prices. Call us or stop by 52’ Houseboat 1988 custom aluminum hull, 2 Classified Ads 2000 Yamaha Wave Runner XA1200Y 155 Volvo turbo 130 HP, dual prop I/O. 10 KW HP engine, 68 hrs, with trailer and canvas gen. set. 2 Cruisair A/C. Recently painted and Bring Results cover. $5500 OBO Call 367-3186 refurbished, costing $25,000, fully furnished and equipped. 320 gal diesel, 700 gal water, sleeps 21’ Seacraft w/ new gil bracket. Boa & bracket 8, full galley, 3 staterooms. $99,500. Call Kevin may be sold separately. Located at National Call 367-3202 or Kathi 229-723-6352 or E-mail Marine. Asking $7000 OBO. Call 367-2326 [email protected] Page 36 The Abaconian November 15th, 2002