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VOLUME 22 NUMBER 07 April 1st, 2014 Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend What’s Inside sees increased participation •Airport to open end of April according to Min. of Transport. A5

•Pathfinders continues to raise money to educate Abaco’s youth. B8

•Sporting Complex to break ground in May. A7

•Ranger Ricky Johnson memorialized with nature trail. A15

•Before Dundas Town Above: an early morning swim for the competitors at the third annual Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend. The event has grown every there was “Old Place.” year and has become a premier event on Abaco. See page 2. A17

Gov’t inaction •Break Dancers teach $39 million North Abaco students there are “No grounds sea Limits, No Excuses!” B1 Port starts construction plane venture in two months according to CEO •Crossword Puzzle. A20 •Visitor’s Guide. A23

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•April 2-4: Angels Acad- emy Book Fair

•April 5-6: Homer Lowe Regattas

Above: Colin Higgs (Permanent Secretary - Min. of Works), Colvin London (Senior Above: Tropic Ocean Airways inaugural •April 11-12: K.B. per- Business Development Manager, CHEC America), Deputy Prime Minister Philip Davis, flight carrying international press mem- North Abaco Member of Parliament Renardo Curry, and Felix Chang (Principal, CHEC bers promoting the now defunct service. forms for Save the Bays Bahamas). The meeting in Coopers Town was well attended by the community. See page (Hope Town & Marsh 5. According to IJet Charters CEO, Jim Swieter, government inaction has ground- Harbour.) ed the company’s sea plane venture. The sea plane, billed as a direct flight from Ft Lauderdale to the Abaco Inn harbour in Elbow Cay, had already run its inaugural •April 26: Christian flight and received international publicity. Counselling Centre re- Despite receiving verbal confirmation from government officials, IJet and the demption Song Concert

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Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. label the in shown date expiration the before subscription your Renew Please see Flight Page 7 Page 2 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 North Abaco Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend returns to Treasure Cay McCoy. “The Jamis bicycle provided by and the Treasure Cay Resort & Marina. Cycles Unlimited (Nassau) was raffled off Jeff Key was instrumental in providing for Friend's and was won by a lady out of transportation to Hector and his family Hope Town.” during his visit. He added “Having Hector Picard par- He competed in the races, provided a ticipate in the community and in the events hands-free tire change demo to participants was also a great addition to this year's in GAFFW and presented to the students at GAFFW.” Hector, a double-amputee and ECC and Forest Heights Academy. motivational speaker, had his trip made possible by the Cable Cares Foundation Please see GAFFW Page 21

Above: crossing the finish line is a sweet experience for these runners.

By Timothy Roberts ticipation.” The third annual Great Abaco Fam- Mr. McCoy noted that GAFFW add- ily Fitness Weekend (GAFFW) continues ed a new event this year, a paddleboard to see growth with 72 triathletes competing clinic and races, which were hosted by in this year’s event as event organizer Lee PappaSurf out of Nassau. They also con- McCoy sees even more growth to come tinued a kids' cheerleading/dance clinic in next year’s event which takes place in which was well attended and was led by Treasure Cay. Michaud Abraham from Marsh Harbour. He said that in 2012 they hosted 18 “We are looking at adding in an additional participants in the triathlons, which is their triathlon race next year, a kid's triathlon. main event, which grew tremendously to This would be a significantly shorter triath- 65 triathletes in 2013. “We had a huge lon, and in addition to the popular 1-mile jump from our first to second year, which kid's run,” he said. we were expecting as it was a new event,” “We had a great year and raised he said. “Overall between this year and funds for both the Rotary Club of Abaco Above: cyclists racing at the GAFFW. last, we had about a 35% increase in par- and Friends of the Environment,” said Mr. April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section A Page 3

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Coldwell Banker April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 Central & All Abaco Minister eyes end of April opening Town hall meeting in Coopers Town Leonard M Thompson International Airport addresses port construction “in the final stages” of preparation By Timothy Roberts ister explained to Parliament that in or- After more than a year-long delay, der to have the airport fully operational, officials are eying the end of April for the the Christie administration would need to opening of the Marsh Harbour Interna- spend an additional $11,930,000. With the tional Airport, Minister of Transport and hike, the airport comes up at a total cost of Aviation Glenys Hanna-Martin said on nearly $40 million. March 17. Included in the estimate was a $6 mil- The airport terminal, which expected lion run way extension, $3.8 million to to cost $27million, was slated to open in build a freight building, $230,000 for that October 2012; however due to numerous building’s architectural fees and $1.9 mil- setbacks and technical issues the opening lion in other architectural fees. had been delayed until now. Though the architectural plans for the Above left to right: MP Renardo Curry, DPM Philip Davis and Colvin London. As the airport contractor FES Con- freight building were passed late 2013 no struction completes final minor works the contract is known to have been granted for Airport Authority has already begun work works to begin, and presently the runway Press Release stem from this port development. to start moving staff and airlines to the new extension appears to be a future consider- Abaco residents crowded the halls of “A modern infrastructure transporta- terminal and Mrs. Hanna-Martin said that ation. The runway extension would have China Harbour Engineering Company’s tion facility to facilitate international trade, by the ‘end of April’ all systems will be allowed the larger commercial airlines to (CHEC) town hall meeting in Coopers generate new business revenues from all ready to go. land at the airport; however, the runway is Town on Monday as the government an- the things that will be built up around “Marsh Harbour Airport has had adequate for regional jet-liners. nounced construction activity to start in this,” said the Minister of Works about the long standing issues,” she said, “But we She told Parliamentarians that the two months on the $39 million North Aba- project. “It will engage Bahamian service are winding down and are in the final stag- additional high fees to have the airport co Port Development. providers and suppliers. And of course we es. The wirings and equipment are being opened is the result of a failure to plan The construction phase of the proj- expect our trade between China and Baha- laid down. Forty people are being trained coupled with ‘ad-hoc decisions’. ect is to be funded by the Export Import mas to improve.” in a four week program. CCTV is being “Officials have also determined,” she Bank of China and the government of The Principal of CHEC Bahamas, Felix installed. said, “that in planning the airport there “I have been informed by the Min- were no measures to ensure an optimiza- Bahamas and is estimated to be a roughly Chang, said a minimum of one-third of istry of Works that by the end of April all tion of space for future expansion efforts. two year project. Government and local the project’s investment would be shared systems will be ready to go. This has been Neither was there proper consultation on hope the project will be a major boost to throughout the community directly and a learning curve for us. We sought to do how the facility would reach maximum en- the economy of Coopers Town and Abaco. indirectly. Already, more than 70 local our best, but the architect initially hired did ergy efficiency,” Mrs. Hanna-Martin said. Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave companies have been contracted for works not specialize in airports; next time we’ll When ground was broken on Septem- Davis expressed his support of the con- in the past several months leading up to use someone with experience in this area,” ber 1, 2011, it was said by the Ingraham struction of the project during the town hall she said. administration that in 10 months the facil- meeting, saying there are many benefits to Please see CHEC Page 6 Back in December of 2012, the Min- ity would be completed and ready for use.

FURNITURE PLUS Page 6 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 Central & All Abaco The DANA course uses the inter- CHEC From Page 5 Damage Assessment Needs Analysis active teaching method, based on well- construction start. workshop held in March defined objectives that participants must “There will be job opportunities, fulfil. skills training, the purchase of construction Luke Bethel of NEMA served as course coordinator. NEMA facilitated the material and equipment supplied locally,” workshop in conjunction with the United said Mr. Chang. “There will be openness States Agency for International Develop- and transparency, community activities, ment/the Office of United States Foreign Bahamian and Chinese cultural efforts and Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA). Par- sponsorship of sports competition.” ticipants were presented with certificates Residents of Abaco were urged to lis- upon completion. ten for more news on an upcoming job fair that will be hosted by CHEC as the team looks to engage more residents of Abaco Handicraft vendors on the project. meet at Island Waves Deputy Prime Minister Davis told the town hall attendees that his ministry was to sell crafts working along with CHEC to make sure By Canishka Alexander the development happened on time, on Since November 2013, an Outdoor schedule and used the maximum amount of Above: NEMA’s workshop was held March 17 -20 at the Anglican Parish Hall in Marsh Harbour. Craft Market for handicraft vendors has Bahamian services. been open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every “The topographic and hypo graphic By Timothy Roberts immediate needs after a disaster struck,” Saturday on the grounds of Island Waves surveys for dredging have been completed, The National Emergency Manage- he stressed. Community Centre. the geo-technical work has been completed ment Agency, NEMA, conducted a Dam- Captain Russell said one of the chal- Edna Kemp, who has been involved and the coastal engineering work has been age Assessment and Needs Analysis work- lenges facing NEMA is the logistics of get- in handicraft work for six years, has now completed,” said Mr. Davis. “We expect shop aimed at preparing key individuals in ting to an impacted area immediately after ventured into sea glass, coconut and Per- disaster management. a disaster. This is a concern expressed by them to be in our ministry in the next three sian glass jewelry. Kemp is known for her The workshop, which was held March local and international donors who require weeks for our sign off. So starting within signature sand-blasted vases and sea glass 17 to 20, 2014 at the Anglican Parish Hall immediate assessments in order to disburse the next six weeks, I can say now, there and shell covered mirrors. in Marsh Harbour, saw 15 participants funds for relief and recovery efforts. She said there have been a great num- will be some hiring, very minimal hiring from Government and Non-Government In this vein, the workshop focused on bers of tourists stopping by in search of to be ready for the so be ready for the ‘go’ offices take part in the course. providing participants with the knowledge what they are selling particularly items sign in six weeks’ time. Director of NEMA, Captain Stephen and skills needed to make an initial assess- made on Abaco. “It’s expected to take two years to be Russell, said the aim is to train key indi- ment on site in the areas of health, life “The location is working out pretty completed, so here in Abaco you can ex- viduals in the communities who can readily lines, housing and productive infrastruc- well for us,” Kemp said. “We’re here for pect much activity… for at least two years. respond to and conduct proper and detailed ture, and to perform a needs analysis and the tourists, and we’re here for the locals There’s at least $39 million being pumped assessments of the impacted areas follow- purpose priority actions. as well.” into North Abaco and all of you ought to ing a disaster. Once trained, this group would be Kemp and Sharon Dorsette explained be sharing in this.” “It is imperative to have persons in part of the local emergency groups, com- that they are usually joined by more ven- the islands technically trained to meet the munity organisations, agencies that are dors like Andrea Newbold, Laverne May- responsible for the affected areas, and in- stitutions that have the capacity to convene Please see Crafts Page 7 people.

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Crafts From Page 6 Sporting Complex breaking ground in May Flight From Page 1 By Timothy Roberts and softball field. He added that there will erating in The Bahamas for several years, nard, Yvonne Wilmore, Judith Nesbitt, Minister of Youth, Sports and Cul- be a multi-purpose gym and a pool at last – notably operating a regular service into Bi- Eleanor Russell, who sell straw craft and ture (MYSC) the Hon. Daniel Johnson met “a 50 meter pool for the young champions mini. other creative items. with various stakeholders to “put the final of Abaco. We’ve seen the work they can “I was taking all the risk financially. Advertised and displayed items in- touches on the Abaco sports facilities proj- do!” All they had to do was sign a piece of paper cluded coconut jewelry, cups and bowls; a ect” for both Murphy Town and Moors Is- He noted that the facilities will have backing up what was verbally approved to shell bookend; picture frames; coconut and land, announcing that ground will be bro- proper parking, lighting and landscaping. me,” Mr. Swieter said. shell crafts, sea glass and fashion jewelry; ken in May 2014. Mr. Johnson said he asked if Liv- Mr. Swieter continued saying that the clothing and household items. Mr. Johnson, along with MYSC ingston Marshall, Senior Vice President of company, “spent a lot of money getting this put together, then total silence.” The sea glass jewelry, Kemp said, Permanent Secretary Calvin Balfour and Environmental and Community Affairs at On Jan 25, 2014 the inaugural flight has become a “big seller” for Bahamian Deputy Permanent Secretary Eugene Baker's Bay Golf and Ocean Club, “can shoppers and visitors. A new addition to into Elbow Cay was greeted by Customs, Poitier and Abaco’s MYSC Head Ishmael get the guys who build golf courses, put Immigration and Ministry of Tourism of- the shell jewelry are the whelk knobs or ‘Stretch’ Morley and Nick Dean of IBS them together with the guys who build lux- ficials. drop earrings and periwinkle jewelry sets. (engineers for the project) met with rep- ury homes, come somewhere in the middle After this approved, and warmly “So we have something here that ev- resentatives of Baker’s Bay, where he said for us and get us a product that everyone greeted, initial run into Elbow Cay, Trop- erybody can find,” she assured. “We in- that talks were “fruitful”. The team also can be proud of for the Abacos.” ic Ocean & IJet were gearing up to run tend to occupy this whole area right here spoke with community partners in Murphy “I’m very happy to say we are here regular flights directly onto the Abaco Inn at Island Waves, and we have some stuff and Dundas Town as well as Pastor An- to day and it’s on the way, and we will be beach from Ft. Lauderdale. However after inside too.” thony Williams in Moors Island. back in a couple weeks as we get the sig- this, according to the IJet CEO, “No com- Inside the centre, gigantic whelks “Today we want to let Abaco know nage made up and make another presenta- munication or updates ever happened.” were converted into pencil holders or were that the Ministry of Youth Sports and Cul- tion, the ground breaking in May and this IJet had additional plans to provide more airlift into Abaco via other routes. used to store toothpicks accentuated with ture came to put the final touches on the summer the work begins,” he said. But with the lack of communication this tiny shells. The shelves were also lined consultation for the Abaco sports facilities He said it will be about a $2 million with coconut dishes, conch shell lamps, opportunity passed. According to Mr. project for Murphy Town area and Moors build out when completed. “We are going Swieter, “[We] had other plans to move and a mixed shell centerpiece for dining Island,” he said. to share the costs with our various com- land-based aircraft in and start flying to the tables. “We are now looking forward to munity partners, and the government will out islands, but after this I have no drive to “At any given time people can stop breaking ground in the Abacos for both fa- be responsible for the infrastructure side of make that happen.” by because they can purchase things from cilities in the month of May this year. This it.” Mr. Swieter concluded his thoughts here. time is going to be fabulous.” He said they are asking people to get about revisiting the possible flight by say- “You think it, and we make it,” Mr. Johnson said that they will unveil together in Abaco as community and when ing, “Never again. I know a lot of people Kemp boasted as she held up a tissue box the signage in about four weeks’ time as they have all the details they will let people in the US airline business and this is why cover decorated with pearly white shells. well as let people see a presentation on the know and give them the opportunity to get so many of them have concerns about fly- Meanwhile, Dorsette’s prized items facilities. involved in the various pieces of the proj- ing to The Bahamas.” Calls and emails to government of- were a jewelry set with flattened coconut He said the presentation will show off ect. ficials had not been returned up to press pieces intermingled with wood beads, and track and field, which he said will probably “Everything you expect is going to be glossy coconut bangles and hairpieces. time. 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The red carpet was rolled out (in this case a cold drink and •March 29: Treasure Cay Community Centre Evening of Empower- the feel of sand beneath their feet) to welcome the sea plane ment Event full of journalists, magazine pub- •March 29: Urban Renewal Fun Day at Browns Bay lishers and travel writers who all returned to the US that afternoon •March 29: Little Harbour Flea Market to share and promote Abaco. •March 29: Love for the Lowes Cookout A sure-fire hit. Unfortunately no one ever •April 1: Coco Beach Bar- Bahamian Bonfire & BBQ returned the company’s calls, •April 2-4: Angels Academy Book Fair The Honourable Glenys proverbially speaking, after that Hanna-Martin, Minister of and the whole deal fell through. •April 5: Christian Counselling Cenre Treasure Cay Golf Tourney Transport and Aviation, has Airlift, which we desperately •April 5-6: Homer Lowe Regatta been making some pretty con- need in Abaco, cancelled be- crete statements regarding the cause someone in one department •April 6: Francis Chan @ New Vision Ministries opening of the Leonard Thomp- or another was dragging their •April 8: Coco Beach Bar- Bahamian Bonfire & BBQ son Airport. I welcome it. And feet. A simple paper couldn’t get I commend her for being one of signed. •April 11: Save the Bays Brings K.B. to Abaco -Hope the few in Parliament who seems Wonder what is worse in this Town (Hummingbird Cottage) to remember Abaco exists. case: the deal falling through be- It seems everyone else in the cause of intentional politicking… •April 12: Save the Bays Brings K.B. to Abaco -Marsh government only calls on Abaco or sheer incompetence. when they need something. And But we always need to re- Harbour (Snappas Grill & Chill) this seems to have been a trend member we are not powerless to •April 15: Coco Beach Bar- Bahamian Bonfire & BBQ for the past couple governments. accept the “fate” handed down Ok, that statement might be to us, regardless of whether the •April 22: Coco Beach Bar- Bahamian Bonfire & BBQ an exaggeration. But sometimes source is incompetence or poli- •April 26: Christian Counselling Cenre Redemption Songs Concert it’s hard to tell. ticking. We need to speak up, The most recent case-in- all of us, if we ever wish to be •April 24-26: Man-O-War Invitational Fishing Tournament point is the failure-to-launch re- heard. Grumbling into our Sat- •April 25-27 Potcake Spay/Neuter Clinic garding the Tropic Ocean Air- urday morning souse won’t solve ways Sea Plane flights direct anything. Some might argue •April 29: Coco Beach Bar- Bahamian Bonfire & BBQ into Hope Town. This thing was making an effort to get the gov- a sure-fire hit. Imagine visitors ernment’s attention is just as use- to Abaco stepping onto a plane less, but I really disagree. in Ft. Lauderdale and stepping We live in a beautiful coun- Why subscribe? off right onto the beach in Elbow try with remarkably talented in- The Abaconian will keep you informed on issues such as: Cay. Money in hand. 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Batter Up! proper medical precautions taken. IV. BUILDING A DOCK constitution. An Evacuation Story Early the next morning a catheter without going through the proper li- From all appearances this particu- is inserted into a vein in my right wrist. censing process and ignoring the ad- lar investor is shameless in their pur- "Get to Marsh Harbour Airport X-ray dye is injected through the cath- vice of local experts on the feasibility suit to complete the pro-ject. Like it or as fast as possible, no later than 2:00 eter and "angiogram" pictures taken regarding the actual location. The dock not, ABACO. pm!" by a tiny camera at the tip of the cath- is currently UNUSABLE due to the I’m very sure I heard Minister I glance at Paige. It's 1:00 pm and eter. Dr. Jonathon Roberts, the doctor prevailing and existing sea condition, Wilchcombe states that, “WE HAVE conducting this "intervention", selects we're totally unprepared to go any- natural erosion and the actual depth of TO BE PATIENT” in refer-ence to a large "stent" (flexible mesh tube) to where. the water. when and where we allow licenses for place into the cause of my angina - the Dr. Hull stands, "I suggest you V. Erecting a storage building projects to begin. get moving." LAD artery is 80% closed by plaque deposits. The stent is inserted with a WITHOUT PERMITS. I/We are all for RESPONSIBLE I've had six instances of nasty VI. Applying for building DEVELOPMENT but WE HAVE TO chest pain - all while at rest, a bad sign balloon inside. He places the stent pre- cisely at the closure, inflates the bal- PERMITS AFTER THE FACT. BE PATIENT. There ARE honorable - in thirty-six hours. Each time the pain VII. FAILING TO SUB- investors out there. Investors ALL has been relieved by spraying nitro un- loon to open the stent to exactly fit the MIT PLANS. How are we to make an need to see a return on their invest- der my tongue. Hardly a long term so- artery walls, and retracts the catheter. informed decision? ment. lution. Done. Rest, observation, food VIII. CONTINUING TO Well, we Bahamians are also in- In the past I've had coronary heart (not bad), home the next day. Exer- disease (CAD)..unstable angina...its cising within 48 hours, feeling fine... BUILD while waiting for the applica- vestors in their plan and as such are back. resuming an active life in Treasure tions to be approved. entitled to a say in how this plan is I've been given an appointment Cay. implemented. OUR interest in their in- with Dr Hull in his Treasure Cay office Corbett Medical offers a continu- Now, we could ignore the fact vestment goes a lot further that each at the Corbett Medical Centre. I start um of care to mitigate healthcare risks that a renowned archeologist has de- INVES-TOR. When they sell their with "Well Doctor, I think I should during our months residing in the Ba- termined that a part of this developer’s investment a new Investor is then re- go to New York Presbyterian Hospi- hamas. Abaco Evacuations is an indis- site could be of significant historical quired to treat us as a partner. OUR pensable component. tal where six stents were inserted years value to OUR COUNTRY. Hey, wait a CHILDREN and their children are ago." mi-nute……That’s OUR HERITAGE. relying on us to manage these invest- -Paul Hammond "Nonsense" he scoffs, "you have Is this developer telling us that the ments for them. We must STOP turn- Treasure Cay resident nowhere near enough time to go. No approvals have already been granted? ing a blind eye to the BELLIGERENT March 15, 2014 chance for New York, none. Too far, Is this just another slap in the face? and insensitive investor(s) because WE too much risk. You're going out imme- ARE WE THAT STUPID? Or ARE ALWAYS THE LOSER. diately via Abaco Evacuations. Get to just so laid back that we don’t really Is this not a clear case of the the Cherokee Air operation at Marsh, care. type of DEVELOPER NOT WANT- get on the Abaco Evacuations plane Responsible I know the proper requirements ED???????? and fly to Baptist Hospital in Miami the fastest possibly way. You have a Development & are implemented at some stage of the Come on Minister Wilch- car, that's the fastest possible way to Freedom of process but we THE PUBLIC are not combe……you need to step up to the Marsh. We're wasting time now, get allowed access to these procedures. plate on this one. ABACO is also a big going!" Information Civil (PUBLIC) Servants are paid to BREAD WINNER and contributor to Abaco Evacuations is an air evacu- per-form a task, their continued em- your budget and to our TREASURY. ation program devised by Dr. Hull and This evening while watching a ployment demands that they do this. To find out more contact Minister Cherokee Air as an insurance service most eloquent speech by the Minister Their integrity demands that they do Wilchcombe at: tourism@bahamas. to enable Abaco residents to fly quickly of Tourism, Mr. Obie Wilchcombe, in this… Elected officials are there to com to a major hospital in the event of a his opening remarks to The Business represent US. I’m pretty sure that if Do we know where OUR REPRE- medical emergency. Like most folks, Outlook Session in Freeport, I heard we THE PUBLIC had access to these SENTATIVE stands on this issue????? Paige and I had assumed we were him say… “I will NOT be announcing files we would find there are reports Are we being represented? To be safe and protected through the evacu- the approval of a casino license this that have required this developer to fol- better informed contact Minister Curry ation service included in our standard evening because the ap-plicant does not low the proper procedures and in some at: [email protected] healthcare insurance policies as well meet the standard.” cases may have even denied the actual as a few credit cards. No way. In an This was most refreshing. Not the application. -Oswald Hall emergency the only useful measure is mention of a casino but the fact that How are we, THE PUBLIC ex- An advocate for RESPONSIBLE elapsed time to a full service care facil- someone did not meet the standard. pected to make an informed decision? DEVELOPMENT and a Freedom of ity. In other insured evacuation cover- In Abaco we have a situation that Information Act. age policies the patient must wait for Maybe we need a bit more transpar- has been brought to the attention of (a) an insurance company doctor to be ency from our governmental agencies. the public by the blatant disregard for fully briefed on the emergency of the We need a FREEDOM OF IN- our licensing process by an investor. patient's situation; upon his approval FORMATION PROVISION in our (b) locate an approved, available in- This investor has not only taken it upon network aircraft; and (c) fly to the pa- him-self to determine what WILL be in tient's location. Far too much time! our interest but then sets about doing Abaco Evacuations has an aircraft it without the proper approval process, standing by at Marsh Harbour Airport. i.e., They send all necessary information and documents to the receiving hos- I. Cohorting with a foreign busi- pital electronically. The patient's pre- ness, who may or may not have a li- liminary diagnosis and medical history cense to sell. What did they do? They thereby are immediately known and were caught using/removing topsoil plans can be made for proper emer- from our VERY LIMITED AGRI- gency care. CULTURAL ZONE for their private As we walk apprehensively to the use. plane, one pilot says quietly to the oth- II. EXTENSIVE DREDGING, er, "Batter Up!" Slightly more than an without a permit in a VERY SENSI- hour later we land at Opa Locka Air- TIVE ESTUARY. Totally ignoring the port just north of Miami International. need for an Environmental Impact As- We arrive at Baptist before 5:00 pm. There I'm immediately escorted sessment study. DAMAGE DONE. into a private room where a blood pres- III. PHYSICALLY TAK- sure cuff is wrapped onto my arm. Mo- ING POSSESSION OF CROWN ments later I'm given an EKG. CAD is LAND. Come on BAHAMIANS that’s confirmed, a plan quickly developed, OUR PROPERTY. Page 10 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 Central & All Abaco “It intimately involves the key peo- ized that they need to provide demarcation BNT proposes management plan ple that actually benefit from the parks, buoys and also provide signs and material so the boat operators [and] the fishermen throughout the communities and within the for Abaco’s marine parks who would fish outside of the boundaries, parks. and how they connect with the park them- Certainly, the project is ongoing and selves,” Anderson explained. costly at times, so a portion of the man- Anderson said they are intent on con- agement plan is to cost out what is needed tinuing partnerships with the fishermen, within those areas like the placement or fishing guides and with partner agencies maintenance of moorings, and signs. An- like the Department of Marine Resources, derson said they have a document that is Friends of the Environment and the Minis- “costed” to present to donors, so that they try of Tourism in ensuring that the marine have a better idea of how they can assist parks remain clean and pristine to provide with funding to have those priority items benefits for the local communities here on implemented. Abaco. Overall, however, Anderson said The recent meetings were made pos- they have gotten great reception from the sible by a project funded by the Gulf & fishermen, who have been educated in sus- Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) and tainable fishing practices that greatly ben- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- efits their livelihood. istration (NOAA). Joining the BNT team last month was Earlier on, Anderson confessed that Zaidy Afrin, an Environment Management there were issues particularly with the Peli- & Development Consultant from the Fiji can Cays Land and Sea Park because fish- Islands. Afrin is currently residing in Gre- Above: a Bahamas National Trust patrol boat in Abaco. Photo by Zaidy Afrin. ermen were using condominiums (condos) nada and working with the Fisheries Divi- to trap lobsters within the park. sion there. She has previously worked in By Canishka Alexander Anderson explained that once they “It was important that we started to The Bahamas at the Perry Institute for Ma- According to Lakeshia Anderson, have received feedback from the meetings, communicate with them that the park is a rine Science in Exuma helping to educate Bahamas National Trust’s (BNT) Grand they will incorporate it into a management no-fishing zone, and for them to know that fishermen on sustainable fishing practices. Bahama National Parks Manager, Abaco plan, provide a draft and have it circulated fish don’t know boundaries,” she shared. Beyond their existing partnerships, Management Planning Meetings have been for 30-40 days to allow people to review “The key importance of a Marine Protect- Anderson said they are looking to expand held since 2012 with community stakehold- it, provide comments and participate in the ed Area (MPA) especially if it’s a no-take their partnerships to the Royal Bahamas ers to discuss how BNT will manage four decision-making process. area is the spillover effect when fish tend Defence Force and Royal Bahamas Police marine parks on Abaco. The purpose of BNT’s management to move outside of the boundaries to the Force for assistance with enforcement. She The four marine parks include: Walk- plan is to develop day-to-day operations different locations that’s where the benefits added that a partnership with the Bahamas er’s Cay National Park; Black Sound Cay for how the park will be used. The plan really take place for those fishermen.” Customs Department can also assist BNT National Reserve on Green Turtle Cay; takes into consideration the type of staffing Another issue was that some fisher- with sharing information with boaters who Fowl Cays National Park; and Pelican it takes to manage these areas, visitor use men did not know the boundaries of the stop at their nearest port of entry. Cays Land and Sea Park. as well as how people use the reef system. marine parks. BNT officials soon real-

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Liz Key also dis- talents was Steve Knowles with his stun- played a variety of colourful items includ- ning hand turned native wood bowls, tops ing coasters, jewellery boxes, bags with and billy clubs. purses, wallets and glasses cases which she For the young, and young at heart, needle points with wool over canvas. face painting was offered by Maxine Tan- Jewelry was displayed by Melanie ner, local resident who worked as a profes- Rees. She includes seahearts in all her sional clown and face painter in the U.S. pieces. Celia Rogers, of ‘Celia’s Seaglass,’ for many years. and Don Wood utilize silver, gold and pre- This year a new feature was added cious jewels in their pieces. Mr. Wood entitled 'Beach Art' or 'Junk Art' and con- also carves tiny wooden groupers and tur- tributors were invited to display their in- tles and casts turtles in bronze. genuity with any materials salvaged from Photography was displayed by Da- the beach. The shores of High Banks offer Above: art enthusiasts exploring the work offered at the High Banks Art Show. vid Rees who specializes in aerial photog- much in the way of flotsam and jetsam and raphy as well as nature and underwater so scavengers have much to work with. By Jennifer Hudson released book 'The Delphi Club’s Guide shots. Photography was also shown by People came up with some very imagina- The residents of Bahama Palm Shores to the Birds of Abaco' which he offered to Tara Lavallee, who chooses environmen- tive creations from driftwood pieces such presented their High Banks "Just for Fun" sign for purchasers. tal subjects. Lavallee has just received the as snakes, whimsical creatures, a seagull Art and Craft show on the evening of Lavonda Smith came forward to open honour of having a full page photograph and a shark with sea fan fins. March 14. This was their second annual the show and invited everyone to have fun. of a hummingbird taken by her in Bahama But the prize has to go to Jack Bow- show highlighting just how much talent "What is art? It is the production of some- Palm Shores included in Mr. Salvesen's yers who displayed a whole table full of his there is in the community. thing beautiful and there is a whole lot of bird book on Abaco. ‘masterpieces’ which included not only de- Mary Chamie welcomed the large beauty and talent here tonight," she stated. Ten ladies from Bahama Palm coupage on driftwood but movie character group of supporters and gave special The contributors consisted of local Shores, who have named themselves ‘The aliens from shriveled coconuts and a mag- thanks to the dedicated High Banks firemen residents and second homeowners all of Bahama Palm Shores Quilters,’ proudly nificent family of cats from plastic floats. and women for their volunteer work for the whom, except one, are self-taught ama- filled a wall with very colourful placemats Contributors and visitors are already safety of the community and also for the teurs. They displayed a wide variety of and runners. This was the result of their looking forward to what next year’s show use of their firehouse for showcasing this talent which made the show diverse and first attempt at quilting which they had just will bring. event. 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Damianos Page 14 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 South Abaco Delphi Club publishes species like the Kirtland’s Warbler. Their findings included the Swainson’s Hawk Sandy Point Cherokee fishermen book on birds of Abaco and the Black-Browed Albatross, which push for protection were recorded and photographed for the celebrates first time in The Bahamas. of conch beds in He added that the book also contains One Bahamas nearby sound a scientific listing of all 281 bird species recorded in Abaco since 1950, which was By Lee Pinder compiled by Tony White from Nassau On March 13, a group from the Baha- along with Dr. Elwood Bracey. mas National Trust Offices in Marsh Har- One of the stipulations was that every bour hosted a seminar at the W. W. Sands bird included in the book had to be photo- Community Center in Cherokee Sound to graphed on Abaco. bring the residents up-to-date and inform “We made it an exclusively Abaco them on revising of the draft on Marine project,” Mr. Salvesan explained. Parks Management Plan initiated in 2012. Above: Peter Mantle, Keith Salvesan, and The book was published as a limited Sally Salvesan. The management plan includes Peli- edition of 600 copies sold at $145 each. can Cays Land and Sea Park, near Cher- While 500 copies of the book are avail- okee and Black Sound Cay National Re- By Canishka Alexander able exclusively through The Delphi Club, serve, Walker’s Cay National Park and “The Delphi Club Guide to the Birds 25 schools on Abaco will receive copies of Abaco” was recently published by Del- Fowl Cay National Park all located in the as well as the National Library of the Ba- phi Club Publications, and a collection of north. the books were prominently displayed at a hamas, the Minister for Education and the The spokeswoman, Ms. Lacesha An- celebratory book launch party at The Del- book’s contributors. Part of the profits will derson from Freeport, pointed out that they Above: Sandy Point residents participate phi Club on March 14. be donated to local Abaco wildlife causes. were looking for community input and par- in the Unity Walk. Guests were served drinks and cana- Mr. Salvesan was happy to autograph ticipation towards management. She also pés as they mingled and toured the facili- all books that were purchased by guests at mentioned that these Parks are all No-Take ties before Peter Mantle, Delphi’s man- the event. By Samantha Evans Zones with no poaching allowed. They did aging director, signaled for everyone’s The Delphi Club opened in 2009 as a On Saturday, March 8 at 6:30pm par- point out that hand-line fishing in the areas attention as he introduced Keith Salvesan, micro-hotel and bonefishing lodge located ents, guardians, students, teachers and the was allowed. the author. approximately 25 miles south of Marsh wider community joined in celebrating the She further pointed out some of the According to Mr. Salvesan, it took 16 Harbour overlooking a breathtaking At- months to write and complete the 272-page One Bahamas Unity Walk. The Mt. Zion Rules and Regulations and outlined some lantic beach called Rolling Harbour. As book, which features 163 species of birds. Baptist Church Band led the walk with live of the immediate or long term threats to the one of the world’s great fishing lodges, it The 350 photographs were contributed by music while everyone followed along. ecosystems within the Parks. appeals to international clientele from Eu- 30 photographers, which includes guests of Reserve Officer, Nicholas Roberts, Zaidy Afrin, a recognized Marine The Delphi Club and Abaco residents. rope, North America and beyond. Consultant, asked for suggestions to bet- led the parade followed by Corporal 531 The cover was designed by Keith’s Sandy Walker, who served as Gen- ter mark the areas or make tourists and the Christopher Higgs who monitored the wife – Sally Salvesan – and highlights a eral Manager for the past five years, will public more aware when they were in a Bahama Woodstar, which is an endemic be replaced by Max Woolnough in April. backline. This march began at Mt. Zion National Preserve and received the follow- bird species of The Bahamas. For your copy of “The Delphi Club Baptist Church and ended at the Basketball ing in-put: Mr. Salvesan said a lot of common Guide to the Birds of Abaco,” contact The Court. birds were photographed like the Black- Delphi Club at: 1-242-366-2222 or at del- Everyone enjoyed the procession. Please see Cherokee Page 15 Faced Grassquit and the more rare bird [email protected].

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Cherokee From Page 14 rebuilt in Exuma Nature Trail at Camp Abaco named Wealthy Texas philanthropist and oil -To mark the boundaries with an- in memory of Ranger Ricky Johnson tycoon, Adam Finkle, has announced his chored flags purchase of the Elbow Cay Reef Light- -To enlist the services of the school- house in Hope Town. He intends to dis- children to make everyone aware that they mantle the famous landmark and have it were actually in a protected area rebuilt on his private island in the Exumas. -Investigate to see if there is an in- “I love Abaco,” said Mr. Finkle, ternational No-Take fishing sign available “but I find I’m spending more time at my -That it is important to clearly mark home in Exuma. So, I thought to myself, shallow areas so that boaters do no how do I bring a little bit of Abaco back hit the reefs with their boats with me?” After the presentation by Ms. Ander- Mr. Finkle claimed he got the idea son, the local fishermen present were all from the Cloisters. The Cloisters is a mon- in agreement that some drastic steps need astery that was dismantled in France in the to be taken regarding the poaching of the 1920s and rebuilt in Nassau. immature conchs from nearby waters in the “I know the country has struggled Sound which is interrupting reproduction some financially,” Mr. Finkle explained, and the growth cycle of the conch. “so I was able to strike a deal with the gov- It takes almost a year for the baby ernment. The purchase price will go a long conch to reach two to three inches in length way towards helping your country’s debt.” and two more years for them to reach four Mr. Finkle hinted further that for the to six inches where they are referred to as undisclosed amount he paid for the light- “rollers.” As they continue to grow in a house the controversial VAT Tax may be spiral fashion for an additional two years delayed or averted altogether. they start to build the broad flaring lip that Ricky Johnson was an avid naturalist and explorer of Abaco. He passed away in 2013. Speaking to the inevitable backlash, is the characteristic of a mature conch. Above: students from King’s Way Academy dedicate a trail to him at Camp Abaco. he said, “I know some folks are going to When poachers take the “rollers” be upset. But I would not be going through they interrupt the reproduction process as all this trouble, buying the lighthouse and they are not yet sexually mature. moving it brick by brick, if I planned on David Knowles, Director of Parks By Mirella Santillo There they gathered by the sign which desecrating it in any way. It’s staying in for the Bahamas National Trust noted that On Wednesday, March 19, Pastor was uncovered by King’s Way Academy the country… it will just be on a different these poachers need to be stopped and Symonette officiated a short ceremony Vice-Principal, Ms. Chandra Manns and a island.” called upon local fishermen and boaters to dedicated to the memory of the late Ricky chaperon, Mrs. Tammy Coakley. Finkle explained that part of his deal be aware, to be their eyes and ears, and Johnson: a Park Ranger, a Nature Tour Pastor Symonette pronounced a short with the government, which is ever-ready report these law-breakers to the proper au- for the opportunity to create Bahamian Guide and an avid bird watcher who passed invocation, thanking Ricky Johnson for the thorities if poaching is ever to be brought jobs, was that the labour for dismantling under control. away last year. legacy of knowledge he had left with many the Lighthouse would go to an Abaconian He pointed out that the perpetrators Pastor Symonette had coordinated people, children and adults, locals and contractor. can receive a hefty fine. the ceremony with a group of five grad- tourists alike. “The reason I’m talking about my Mr. Knowles passed around a peti- ers from King’s Way Academy (in Nas- Following the ceremony, the children plans now is that I need to get the contract tion to the Government of The Bahamas sau) staying at the camp. It is an annual followed Ranger Pratt-Brutus to the trail to out to tender for APRIL 1.” for the establishment of the East Abaco Some may remember Mr. Finkle Creeks National Park thereby protect- retreat for the students of the academy who learn about trees, flowers and birds. as the financier behind the LEER Group, ing the wetland ecosystem of Snake Cay spend five days discovering points of inter- which tried last year, unsuccessfully, to Creeks, Bight of Old Robinson and Chero- est on Abaco, while enjoying the natural import coyotes to Abaco in order to deal kee Sound for those in attendance to sign. surroundings of the camp. with the feral raccoon problem. It was pointed out that this area represents Ranger Ricky Johnson often attended key ecological habitats including tidal to the Academy’s children, taking them on creeks, sea grass and algae beds, patch reefs, coppice and interconnected series of trails while telling them about the flora and blue holes, and is an important culture fish- fauna of the island. ing ground in Abaco. “He had worked intensely with Camp This plan was originally proposed to Abaco”, explained Pastor Symonette. the community in 2012 and this visit was For that reason, a trail close to the intended as a follow-up so that residents camp was named after him and dedicated are kept informed. Although the turnout was small, the to him by a sign placed at the entrance of fishermen were well represented and were the trail. able to voice their concerns for the future On Wednesday morning, the entire of conch growth in our nearby surround- visiting group from Nassau, led by the ings. Park Ranger who replaced him- Tanique Light refreshments were provided Pratt-Brutus- was driven by bus by Bro. afterwards and discussions continued with the Trust’s representatives. James to the site. Page 16 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 The Cays tio as well as ceramic pieces by an artist Abaco Inn hosts from Man-O-War. Back in the bar area, art pieces by Anna Edels completed the show. Annual Art Show In all, the show was a very varied and eye- catching combination of artistic creations. and Wine Tasting To add to the laid-back and relaxing atmosphere, Garnell Limperes played an By Mirella Santillo assortment of classical music pieces on the The beautiful setting of the Abaco Inn keyboard throughout the afternoon. on Elbow Cay was the venue for the March By early afternoon, a crowd gathered 15 multi-artist annual art show. The art around the wine tasting table. White wine, display was complimented by a wine and such as Santa Christina Pinot Grigio, Patch cheese tasting, so there was a great turn- Block Sauvignon Blanc and Palo Alto Rose out of visitors. were featured as well as Hankel Reisling, The artists had been given the use of compliment of Bristol Cellars. An assort- two rooms and space outside under the ga- ment of cheese and crackers offered by the zebo. Artists also set up on the terrace or Abaco Inn kept artists and guests coming in any protected spot they could find, as a back for more. strong wind was blowing that day. It was Many artists had sales. As usual, the the perfect day for surfing, as the waves event was a great success for the resort as rolled over the reefs towards the beach be- well. low in a splash of turquoise and white. By late morning approximately twen- Above: an artist proudly displays his work at the Abaco Inn Art Show. ty artists had set up. Mary Balzac had Minister of Youth, displayed her water colour art pieces on ings of fish and seascape as well as several landscapes brightened the corner of Kevin a table and on the fireplace mantel. David smaller pieces of local fauna. P. Carroll. The large painting of a Baha- Sports and Culture A Lowe’s Art Tile featured larger paint- An array of photographs of local mian woman with a bowl of bananas on visited Abaco for a her head signaled the booth of Kim Rody, who also had china dishes decorated with meeting at Baker’s Bay prints of her works as well as many prints By Mirella Santillo and postcards. David Morley had come The Minister of Youth, Sports and from Nassau for the occasion with several Culture, the Hon. Daniel Johnson, accom- pieces of fellow artists besides his own. panied by the Prime Minister’s Secretary - Pine needle work and semi- precious stone Mr. Calvin Balfour, by the Ministry Under jewelry by Alphalyra Creations completed Secretary - Mr. Eugene Poitier and by Mr. the number of artists showing in that room. Nick Dean, with IBS Integrated, attended Guests, eating their meals on tables a meeting at Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean near windows by the sea, could walk to the Club to discuss a potential partnership be- other side of the dining room while wait- tween the Club and the Ministry of Sports, ing for their next dish to arrive and browse Youth and Culture to build a sports com- the tables featuring Androsia Fabrics lin- plex on Abaco. ens, bags and covers for phones and tab- The delegation was met at the airport lets by Vanda Bethel, pine needles basket by a Baker’s Bay chauffeur and taken to by Christine Sawyer, paintings by Johnny Great Guana Cay on the Discovery II boat. Cash and creative craft work by his wife. Upon arrival on the cay, Dr. Livingston Two tables displaying jewelry, one Marshall welcomed the visitors and invit- by Julia’s Jewels framed the door to the ed them to breakfast. Dr. Marshall talked outside. And on the other side of that door about the running of Baker’s Bay, such as one could admire at oil paintings of sea- the number of employees, on-going con- scapes and portraits by well-known couple, struction and the projected growth rate of Ritchie Eyma and Roshanne Minnis-Eyma. the resort, among other details. The bright color of Papillon’s art The Minister explained his vision work decorated the gazebo while art glass of redirecting the flow of money into the jewelry by Marlee Mason attracted the on- country; “pushing the two ends together” lookers who started to arrive around noon. in order to create a larger middle class and More sea-glass jewelry by Sea Glass a stronger economy and inquired if the Design was shown on the South-side pa- country could support other projects such as Baker’s Bay. He also mentioned the Ministry’s in- tention to build sports complexes on three of the Family Islands- Mainland Abaco, Moore’s Island, Abaco and one in Exuma. The Minister also indicated his hope of en- tering into a partnership with the Club. Breakfast was followed by a meeting “Honesty and Quality with Mr. Michael Clark, the Vice- Presi- You Can Count On” dent of Construction and General Manager of Starfish Construction Company. 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Anything out of the ordinary and carried up to Dundas Town where it house was built. The men came first to cul- Old Place such as furniture, clothing, etc. would be was re-erected.” tivate the land and assist the government By Jennifer Hudson purchased from Florida during trips made Mrs. Sawyer is still a very faithful in building the houses then their families Cleola Sawyer has lived all of her 82 there by the men in their fishing boats. member of St Andrews Methodist Church joined them. years on Mainland Abaco. Seventy one of During rough weather the mail boat could in Dundas Town which has been rebuilt in Everyone and their goods were those years she has spent in Dundas Town not pass Whale Cay and so then no grocery recent years. Anglicans of Old Place had brought by sea in Captain Sherwin Ar- but the first eleven she spent in Old Place supplies arrived and so sometimes for two to travel to Blackwood to church and those cher’s boat, ‘The Arena.’ Some of the fam- and South Side. This was a small settle- or three weeks people had to make do with attending the Church of God had to travel ilies did not want to come south to Dundas ment located north west of Marsh Harbour what they were able to raise themselves. to Coopers Town. Town so remained in the north in the set- on the south west coast between Fire Road Mrs. Sawyer remembers how scarce “Growing up was hard because tlements of Coopers Town and Blackwood. and Blackwood along with the settlements money was and people could not get many sponging died out and there was little "I was pleased and excited to come from of Blackwood and Grape Tree. Born in of the things they needed. Things were money but fortunately the men were able Old Place and I liked it in Dundas Town," 1931, Mrs. Sawyer was the last of three rationed and apportioned out by the shop- to take up crawfishing. We would go to remembers Mrs. Sawyer. She still lives on boys and three girls born to Nathaniel and keeper according to how many people school barefoot because we had to save our the same piece of land today, though not in Delrone Smith. were in the family. He kept a record and shoes for church and we had to be very the same building. Although many of the details of her she remembers that it was hardly possible careful with whatever we did have. After The home she lives in now is larger early childhood have now faded from to get any rice. school and in the holidays we would help but the original two room house still stands memory, Mrs. Sawyer does recall various Fortunately, many of the families had our parents in the fields. Life was hard, but in the back, a reminder of times gone by. details of her childhood home. The settle- farms so they could get something to eat. was fun.” Mrs. Sawyer looks back on how dif- ment was a small one of about one hundred Her father was a farmer and so the fam- Old Place suffered devastation in the ferent times were when she was young. "It people. One small ‘petty shop’ sold a few ily was able to have potatoes, corn (grits), 1932 hurricane which destroyed all of the was altogether different, Marsh Harbour staples such as rice, grits and cream but for and sugarcane which they also ground into homes but fortunately no lives were lost was nothing then and there were no cars. anything else people had to travel all the syrup. “We also had fish and conch so we and the hardy residents rebuilt smaller There were just a few wealthy families, way to Cooper’s Town. did not go hungry,” she says. Most fami- homes and continued on with their lives. the Strattons, the Roberts and the Lowes. This trip was a half-day’s journey on lies also raised chickens for meat and eggs, After such widespread destruction the gov- People treated each other with love and re- foot since there was no road transportation goats for meat and milk, and hogs. ernment of the day decided to move the spect and had more manners. If a young and it took a couple of hours just to walk “We attended school in a one-room people of Old Place, Southside and Grape person did not speak to an older person one way. Those fortunate enough to own a schoolhouse after the larger school was de- Tree to an area on the western border of they would get beaten. In those days par- boat could make a quicker and faster jour- stroyed by the disastrous 1932 hurricane. I Marsh Harbour which would be more pro- ents disciplined their children but nowa- ney by sea. The mail boat, bringing sup- remember two of my teachers, Cecil Mc- tected and also people would be closer to days too many children rule their parents. plies from Nassau, was unable to get into Intosh of Fire Road and Jacob Saunders of employment opportunities. Although I enjoyed my childhood in Old Old Place so only went as far as Green Old Place who was Head teacher. There This area was named Dundas Town Place I have been very happy in Dundas Turtle Cay. were two churches in Old Place, the Bap- after Lord Dundas, the Governor of the Town," declares Mrs. Sawyer.

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AES Page 20 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2014 Central & All Abaco man Newbold stated that contrary to what Ministry had been effective. ing to reach out to the lost, and to encour- Dundas Town Local was previously reported, a contract was “It went very well,” Reckley shared, age men and women to come to Christ be- Government update awarded to Millers Builders Construction “and the day before we had a wonderful cause so many are dying without Christ in Company to repair the sea wall. turnout going from light to light. their lives.” By Samantha Evans The concrete beams are on the land “We’re excited about what we’re do- On Saturday March 22, the Dundas and have been laying on property to cure Town Local Government Committee be- before being placed in position. The com- gan building a new playground at Brown’s mittee members are expecting to have the Bay Park for the youth. It promises to be wall completed in three weeks. nicer than the previous one and is sched- Immediately after that, work will uled to be completed by the end of March. continue with the installation of utili- One acre of the three acres of land ties, and the beautification of the build- designated for a family playground in Cen- ing and grounds. Anyone willing to assist tral Pines will be cleared opposite Elvis can please feel free to contact the Dundas McIntosh’s residence. A high-end play- Town Local Government Committee. ground and a track will be built around the perimeter as a part of Phase I. Clearing is Light to Light Ministry scheduled to begin the week of March 24. In phase two of this project, a minia- evangelizes the gospel ture golf course will be built. During the first week of April, all recovered street By Canishka Alexander signs will be reinstalled. Anyone holding First Assembly of God members em- signs can contact George Cornish, Kelly barked upon their Light to Light Ministry Thurston or Faran Newbold. on March 14-15. They were armed with a There are many problem roads in the Matthew 5:16 theme – “Let your light so communities of Central Pines and Dundas shine before men, that they may see your Town so the residents will be pleased to good works, and glorify your Father which know that Central Government will be as- is in heaven.” sisting Local Government with all road re- Men, women and children walked pairs in those communities. along Don Mackay Boulevard covering an Local Government has committed it- area from K & S Service Station to the traf- self to all repairs at the Ocean View Park fic light holding placards with scriptural Basketball Court. Work has already begun messages on them on Friday afternoon and and tenders will be sent out soon for the on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. fencing and retainer wall repairs. They The members appealed to the Abaco also plan to install new basketball rims. community to join them in evangelizing The lights will be turned on immedi- the gospel to the lost and to encourage the ately after the park has been restored to a saints. usable state. On the property opposite the Holding a brilliant sign that declared: Across Down basketball court, they will be building a “Jesus said, you must be born again!” cultural centre on the vacant land. Chair- Bradley Reckley said the Light to Light 2. “Language” of 1s and 0s 1. Oranges, limes, etc 4. Tick tock 2. Can float 6. Delicacy found 3. Found on elephants crawling after the and trees rain 4. Cup ______; Johnny 8. Chore ______10. Prankster on April 1 5. Found in your nose, 11. Famous Abaco ears, and sharks. Boat, storm surge 7. Full of sand 13. Gusty menace 9. Small purple fruit 15. $39 Million project 12. Water taxi in North Abaco 14. Bird bed 16. Watch out for their barbs

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1. BARRIER—Protective reef 2. DAWN—Daybreak 3. TORAH—Jewish Holy Book 4. LIGHTHOUSE—Candy striped in 5. FLOYD—1999 Hurricane Elbow Cay 6. DOZEN—Twelve 5. FLORIDA—Closest US State 7. OWL—This bird might ask you, 6. DRAGON—Mythical fire breather “Who?” 10. GODZILLA—”King of the 8. MANGROVE—Natural fish Monsters” nursery 12. COCONUTS—In the islands you 9. PREDATOR—Hunts prey. have to watch for falling _____ 11. TIDE—”Time and ______wait 13. LIMESTONE—Bahamian rock for no man.” April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section A Page 21 The Cays North Abaco Barefoot Man returns to Guana MYSC From Page 16 GAFFW From Page 2 pose trail. He then competed in the 1-mile Open Additional parking spaces and resur- Water Swim and the Sprint Triathlon. facing of the existing ones will be part of Hector was well received by the partici- the project. pants, young and old, as he spoke with ev- A smaller complex focusing on eryone about his career in triathlons and track & field activities would be built on his hardships in life and how he overcame Moore’s Island. The complex would in- them. The GAFFW looks forward to hav- clude a boarding school- type of environ- ing Hector compete next year and are in ment that could accommodate visiting or talks to have another Abaco event hosted training athletes. in the fall with his cooperation. “We want to make sure that all the Mr. McCoy said when they started venues meet international standards and the GAFFW they were looking to do an that they will also serve as community cen- event in the Abacos that “would be a des- tres,” said Mr. Dean. “We want to make tination event and also to provide a fun sure we are developing athletes properly weekend for families and Abaconians to and will ask the ones who went to the Unit- participate in.” ed States to return home and coach.” “Triathlons and road races have Mr. Dean described the role of IBS been expanding throughout the Bahamas, On March 21 Barefoot Man and band made their anticipated return to Nippers Beach Bar & Grill on Guana Cay. The sun was out and the crowds were ready to dance the concerning the construction of the project. and we've added to that portfolio with afternoon away. So far the preliminary work consisted of this event,” he said. He noted that they George Nowak, better known as Barefoot Man, put on a show with some of his best, investigating the terrain with key stake- learn more each year and “one of the big comical hits. The Barefoot Man was backed up by the Sea n’B Band. holders, completing the baseline report and things we're noticing is the domestic tour- Above: crowds gathered at the colourful, Nippers venue. commencing the Master Plan. ism aspect - participants are travelling in Below: George “Barefoot Man” Nowak entertaining Guana Cay. The next step will be to finalize the mass from Nassau and Freeport, as well as development schedule, to complete the throughout Abaco.” Master Plan, to finalize the legal dimen- He said that overall they had a great sion of the site and get approval from the year, improving on previous years and various agencies concerned. “We look forward to growing again next Mr. Clark wanted to find out about year and have tentatively set the 2015 dates the construction time schedule and re- for March 20-22.” quested to see the final Master Plan. He He thanked their main sponsors, the thought the project looked promising and Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Damianos/ would like to talk more to define a possible Sotheby's International Realty, Abaco In- partnership. surance Agency, Treasure Cay Resort & “Once more information is available Marina, as well as their product and prize a strategy can be developed,” he said. sponsors for their support. Minister Johnson brought up the point Pete's Pub & Gallery provided gor- that the name of the proposed facilities geous awards for the Olympic Triathlons would have to be chosen. He mentioned and Schooner Bay & The Sandpiper Inn the importance of naming the right person, awarded complimentary stays to the overall someone who has done great things for the weekend winners, Simon Lowe and Linda community. He said that name would be Fijol. Other prize and product sponsors linked with Baker’s Bay, turning the en- included Cycle's Unlimited, Cocozona, deavor into a signature project. Sands Beer, Dolphin Encounters, Oval- HOPE TOWN tine, Go-Ahead, Jergens, the Jib Room, the Green Cay Club, Firefly, Hope Town HIDEAWAYS Canvas, the 242 Colour Run, and the Ba- Inclusive of Chris Thompson Real Estate hamas Half Marathon. www.hopetown.com “We'd also like to thank all of our volunteers and spectators, as well as the

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Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Hope Town..cont Island-wide Abaco Listings Hope T Villas 3 hse 366-0266 Abaco Cottage 114 hse 366-0576 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Abaco Vacation Planner + 25 hse 367-3529 Sea Gull Cottages 4 hse 366-0266 Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065 Casuarina Point Tanny Key 43 hse 366-0053 Sea Grape/Coco Plum 2 Units 367-2107 Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Cherokee Lubbers’ Quarters Cay Lee Pinder 3 hse 366-2053 Lubbers’ Landing 4 villas 577-2000 Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Man-O-War Grand Cay Island Home Rentals 2 hse 365-6048 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Waterway Rentals 14 hse 365-6143 Green Turtle Cay Marsh Harbour area Barefoot Homes 14 hse 577-4092 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4200 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse 367-2719 Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166 Abaco Towns 16 apts 367-0148 Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 Island Properties 34 hse 365-4047 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Leeward Yacht Club 5 hse 365-4191 Living Easy 16 hse 367-2202 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Ocean Blue Properties 34 hse 365-4636 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Other Shore Club 365-4226 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Regattas 32 apts 577-6764 Guana Cay HG Christie 11 hse 367-4151 Dive Guana 11 hse 365-5178 Sandy Point Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Guana Sunset Beach 13 units 365-5133 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Ocean Frontier 6 cott 519-389-4846 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 800-628-1447 Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Ruth Sands 9 hse 365-5140 Spanish Cay Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 Hope Town Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Treasure Cay Crystal Villas 5 villas 321-452-0164 Abaco Estate Services Mult hse 365-8752 Elbow Cay Prop 53 hse 366-0035 Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 Firefly Resort 7 villas 366-0145 Brigantine Bay Villas 5 units 877-786-8455 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Hope T Hideaways 63 hse 366-0224 Turtle Rock Hope Town Inn 6 rm 4 Villas 3 Suites 366-0003 Villas at Palmetto Beach 3 villas 262-820-1900

Web Sites with Abaco Information www.abaconian.com www.abacoinet.com www.abacocottage.com www.abacos.com www.oii.net www.bahamas.com April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section A Page 23 Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-3437 • 911 Police - Hope Town 366-0667 Police - Man-O-War 365-6911 Visitors’ Guide Police - Treasure Cay 365-8048 Police - Green Turtle Cay 365-4550 Restaurants • Services • Transportation B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 www.theabaconian.com Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted The following services are provided by volunteers Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Everyone reads The Abaconian Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 All phones use area code 242 unless noted Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 475-1768 Bring errors & revisions to our attention Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Revised July 2013 Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 7.15am 9am 11am 12:15pm 4pm 5:45pm Bonefish Guides BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue...... Marine VHF 16...... 366-0282 Return: 8:00am 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:00pm Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour cont... Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay. From Conch Inn: Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Medical Services Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Cherokee Justin Sands...... 359-6890 Donnie Lowe...... 366-2275 Abaco Family Medicine, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2295 Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Maxwell Sawyer...... 366-3058 Abaco Medi-Center...... 367-9999. Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 advised to contact the office for the changes. Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Abaco Lodge...... 577-1747 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Chiropractor-Dr. Lewis...... 367-0020 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 North Abaco Chiropractor-Michael Hendley, D.C....242-439-0768...367-0020 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 5:00pm Crossing Rocks Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * Tony Russell...... 366-3259 Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Emergency...... 458-1234 Pedro Thurston...... 365-2405 * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays ** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth only Green Turtle Cay Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0050 New Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Sandy Point Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Ronnie Sawyer...... 357-6667 Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town...... 365-0300 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $50 Round Trip Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 Hope Town Rickmon’s...... 366-4139/4477 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $60 Round Trip Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Government Clinic, Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Pete’s Guest House...366-4119 Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Government Clinic, Sandy Point...... 366-4010 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Patrick Roberts...... 366-4285 Kidney Centre, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3310 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay Out Island Chiropractor...... 367-2584 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Dental Services Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Carey McKenzie...... 365-8313 Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4355 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Richard Albury...... 577-0313 Abaco Dental Asso...... 367-0164 Bahamas Ferries Winter Schedule only (Jan 3rd to Apr 15th, 2014) Restaurant Guide Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4968 Mon & Wed: Dep Nassau 2 pm...Arrive S. Abaco 8 pm... Dep S. Abaco 9 pm. Tue & Thu: Arrive Freeport Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Man O War Dental Clinic...... 365-6508 6 am...Dep Freeport 4:30 pm. Wed & Fri: Arrive S. Abaco 1:30 am...Dep S. Abaco 2:30 am...Arrive Nassau 8:30 am. Call Abaco Agent: 225-0741 or Nassau Office 242-323-2166 for rates. Marsh Harbour/Murphy/Dundas Pharmacy Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2544 Attractions Wi-Fi Hotspots Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Treasure Cay...... 365-8061 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Marsh Harbour: Green Turle Cay: Back 2 Da Island...... $...... 367-0150 Chemist shoppe, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3106 Abaco Beach Resort Sundowners Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay McIntosh Restaurant Casiah’s...... $...... 367-0514 Snappas Grill & Chill Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Veterinary Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay Curlytails Leeward Yacht Club Mangoes Restaurant Foxie’s Pizza...... $...... 367-2058 Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3551 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Bluff House Golden Grouper...... $$...... 367-2301 Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0062 Elbow Cay Lighthouse...... Hope Town Hope Town: Guana Cay: Abaco Inn Guana Grabbers Island Family Rest...... $$...... 367-3778 Airlines Serving Abaco Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour...... Pelican Shore Cap’n Jacks Nipper’s Bar & Grill Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 M-O-W Cay: Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole...... Treasure Cay farm road H.T. Harbour Lodge Jamie’s Place...... $$...... 367-2880 Sea Spray Man-O-War Marina AirGate Aviation - New Smyrna Beah...... 1-386-478-0600 Art studio & working foundry...... Little Harbour Islander’s Restaurant Junovia’s...... $$...... 367-1271 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Heritage Museum...... Man-O-War Cay Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 US Reservation...... 1-800-433-7300 Man-O-War Boatyards...... Man-O-War Cay Charter Fishing Boats Kentucky Fried Chicken...... $...... 367-2615 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Hole-in- Wall lighthouse -very rough road...... South Abaco Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Craig Air - Jacksonville...... 367-3522 Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide...North Abaco Oasis ...... $$...... 699-4000 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Island Wings - Ft. Lauderdale...... 1-954-274-6214 Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill...... North Abaco Rum Runners...... $$...... 367-0171 Abaco wild horses by appointment...... 367-4805 Down Deep...... 366-3143 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Snack Shack ...... $...... 367-4005 Silver Airline - Orlando, Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Bird watching - ask tourism...... 367-3067 Back Breaker...... 365-5140 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 US Reservation...... 1-800-231-0856 Beaches Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Sky Bahamas - Nassau...... 367-0996 Bikes & Scooters • Boats Pocket Marsh Harbour Hope Town Reservation...... 1-242-377-8993 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Firefly...... $$$...... 366-0145 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-1920 Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... $...... 366-0760 Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 HT Inn & Marina...... $$...... 366-0003 Dive Shops • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay Rainbow Boat Rentals...... 367-4602 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...... 367-4643 Munchies...... $...... 366-0423 Dive Time, Man-O-War...... 365-6235 • Sandy Point & more Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 Tours & Excursions Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Sea Spray ‡...... $$...... 366-0065 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2936 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Sugar Shack +...... $...... 366-0788 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour...... 367-4117 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 Little Harbour Abaco’s Nature Adventure...... 577-0004 Green Turtle Cay Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 577-5487 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Adventure on Prozac - T Cay...... 365-8749 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...... 365-4411 Lubber’s Quarter Extra $3 for each passengers above two Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4411 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4311 Cracker P’s...... $$...... 366-3139 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 C & C Charters • Treasure Cay...... 365-8506 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Man-O-War Dive Abaco Since 1978 • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Bradley’s on the Harbour...... $...... 365-6380 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town...... 366-0024 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Spring City...... $15 Dock’n Dine...... $...... 365-6139 DSB Eco-Adventures • Schooner Bay...... 376-9858 Harbour View Golf Carts...... 365-4411 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 Island Treats Snack Bar...... $...... 365-6501 Murphy Town & Great. 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VOLUME 22 NUMBER 07 April 1st 2014 Abaco Pathfinders raises scholarship funds at Symphony Concert

Above (left to right): Michael Albury of Abaco Pathfinders Scholarship Foundation standing next to 2014 scholarship applicants: Abidemi Simon; Monet Brown; Conrad Cornish; Dashane Knowles; Jannell Collins; Alexandria Bethel; Amanda Bethel; Seanna Albury; Tristan Albury; and Nadia Thompson. Abaco Pathfinders is still seeking donations on behalf of the applicants. American and Canadian donors can receive tax credit because Pathfinders is a 501 (c) (3) registered U.S. corporation. See page 8 for the story. Ill-Abilities Break Dance Crew share their mantra with ECC: “No Limits, No Excuses”

By Jennifer Hudson The United States Embassy partnered with Ill- Abilities to present a week-long youth outreach program in The Bahamas. On March 21 the group visited Abaco and performed at the Every Child Counts School. A number of students from St Francis de Sales School, Forest Heights Academy, Abaco Central High and Wesley College also attended. Ms. Anita Brown, Public Affairs Of- ficer at the American Embassy, introduced the break dance crew informing the audi- ence that though every dancer is perceived as having a different disability (which they themselves call an “ill ability”) they were here to show that all people have the power to do anything if they don't make excuses. The five performers, all with differ- ent challenges, are very personable young men from different countries who have each taken their own limitations and de- veloped their own unique style of dancing. They now travel the globe encouraging young people to tap into their talents and know that they can overcome any obsta- cles. They show the youth, through their Back row left to right: Pastor Erlin Baillou, Felamease Sawyer - Ministry of Education, Lyn Major - ECC Principal, Alexander Flow- dancing and verbal presentations, that; ers - Office of the Prime Minister, Nita Brown and Myra McPhee - US Embassy, Dance Crew member. Front Row: Tommy, Chico, Kujo, Lazy Legz. Please see Dance Page 2 Page 2 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014 School & Youth News and dance. Dancing gave him the confi- Dance From Page 2 dence to get through school and he went on to major in dance science at college. "Anything is possible; as long as you keep He has now been dancing profession- an open mind and are creative you can ally for 15 years and has been hired for adapt yourself to any situation.” music videos, has performed with Cirque The programme began with the lead- du Soleil and has travelled the world. er, who calls himself 'Lazy Legz' owing He explains that although he cannot to the fact that he has very little muscle in hear the music he feels the beat and watch- his legs and has to get around with the use es people bobbing their heads and clapping of sticks, getting the audience participating in time to the music and has found his own in some fun movements. Then, following unique style of dancing. This has also giv- an exciting display of their break dancing en him the confidence to speak which he skills, each member of the group spoke does very clearly and confidently. about their own challenges and efforts to The fifth young man of the group hails overcome them. from the Netherlands and was born with a Lazy Legz, who hails from Canada, short right arm with only two fingers and has undergone 16 surgeries in his young three fingers on his left hand. Also his right life. His parents were told that he would Above: the Ill-Abilities group performing a break dancing demo for the ECC students. leg is shorter than his left leg and he has no spend his life in a wheelchair. Instead of Group member Chicho who was called a “monster” at birth because of his deformities, left hip which gives him what he jokingly a wheelchair they bought him a tricycle proves that “Today I am a monster on the dance floor.” calls a ‘gangster walk’. which helped to strengthen his legs and he "My parents raised me like any other is now learning to walk without crutches. last year featured in a movie which was Chicho dances on his hands and proudly kid. At first I had no confidence because In 2010 he walked .1 km without the use nominated for best picture. "Keep trying says; "Today I am a monster on the dance people stared but your mind is the stron- of leg braces even though he fell 55 times and focus on the things you can do," is his floor." His advice is, "If you have dreams gest thing you have. If you feel good about in doing so. Today he says that he would advice. follow your dreams and don't let anyone yourself then others will feel it." Since he not replace his own legs with normal legs Chicho from Chile was born with a stop you from pursuing your dreams." found dancing he has travelled the world because he is proud of what he has done. malformation of his legs. His feet are at- Kujo from Los Angeles, California, and now owns a professional dance school Tommy, who is from the Orient, was tached to his knees and he calls himself is the oldest of the group. Although he in Holland. "Don't make assumptions born with no physical challenges but grew "Sexy Legs". When he was born the doc- does not have any visible challenges, he is about people who look different, see what up in foster care since his mother died tors told his mother that her baby had been deaf. He was born 100% deaf in his right they can do," he urges. when he was three years old and his father born as a monster and would be better off ear and due to a traumatic head injury as a After these most inspiring talks the ran away. "I have always been artistic but dead. His mother said; "No, my son is child lost almost all the hearing in his left group leader selected three brave students in my junior year of high school I discov- beautiful, I am taking him home with me." ear. This not only caused him trouble hear- from the audience who enjoyed assisting ered dancing. I trained in San Francisco His mother encouraged him to fig- ing but also speaking since he could not him in a stunt. Then the group once again and I practice every chance I get," he says. ure out how to do things his own way be- hear and copy voices. took to the floor and gave a breathtaking When he was 18 years of age he began get- cause she told him she would not always He spent many years in speech ther- display of their break dancing talents, leav- ting a pain in his knee which, unfortunate- be around. "When I was five years old apy and dealt with a lot of anger issues. ing their audience with the message, "We ly, turned out to be cancer and his leg was I had a dream in which I could only see Needing escape from his anger and the all face challenges in some way, encourage amputated above the knee. That was 10 hands so I started practicing walking on my danger all around from gangs in Los An- others to follow their passion and remem- years ago and since then he has travelled hands, “he remembers. Although he uses geles, he found hip-hop in high school as a ber our motto ‘No Excuses, No Limits.’” the world. He is now living in Japan and a skateboard for getting around nowadays, way to express himself in body movement April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 3 Page 4 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014 School & Youth News Commonwealth Day anese currency were on display for the stu- Achieves More! The Queen of the day, dents to view along with Junkanoo pieces, Ms. Chante Russell, ably read the Queen’s observed at Central trucks that kept family heirlooms and pho- Commonwealth Day message. The audi- Abaco Primary School tos, straw work, table mats, patched quilts, ence stood as she made her royal entry. Bahamian materials among others. Katerina Johnson, Deputy Head Girl These items remained on display for By Samantha Evans and Adrian Pinder, warmly introduced the students to observe for the next several Commonwealth Day was observed speaker for this event. After sharing some across the Bahamas on Monday March days. A luncheon followed for the teachers and staff. highlights of her life, Administrator La- 10th under the theme “Team Common- von H. Smith further expounded upon the wealth.” At Central Abaco Primary, the theme for this occasion as she addressed program began at 10am with a parade of the audience. Just before she approached Commonwealth Flags by the Preschoolers Commonwealth Day the podium, the members of the choir followed by numerous selections in song, observed in South Abaco dramatization and spoken word by the stu- blended their voices as they melodiously dents. By Samantha Evans sang the song “Kum Ba Ya”. The National Anthems of Britain and Commonwealth Day at James A. The Administrator gave her definition The Bahamas were sung in observance of Pimder School was celebrated in grand of the acronym for TEAM which was also our British heritage. Each grade level gave style under the theme “Team Common- fitting for the occasion: T- I am Talented, a flag presentation of six Commonwealth wealth.” The Choir, Dance and Drama E- Everyone is counting on me, A-Always Nations to the audience including Barba- Clubs (spear-headed by the Cultural Coor- work together, and M- Make a positive dif- dos, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tan- dinator, Mrs. Valencia Newton-Hepburn) ference in the lives of others. zania, Rwanda, Bangladesh and the United certainly displayed and demonstrated their Closing remarks were then given by Kingdom. The students learned about the Principal Brenell Higgs. Light refresh- customs and traditions of each of these na- talents and skills as the audience digested ments followed. tions. the significance of the day. The Drama Club gave a very lively The opening demonstration was per- piece on oneness and working together and formed by Adrian Pinder, Kesean Ker- Maygan St. Claude Above: Maygan St. Claude who competed numerous students sang songs that spoke saint, Joey Stuart and Dayton Knowles in the Junior Division for Abaco in the of peace, healing our land and respecting places fourth in with the passing of a baton in a relay. Stu- Young Chef Competition. each other’s’ differences and embracing dents also danced while parading flags of National Young them. Senior Island Administrator Pres- various Commonwealth countries. ton Cunningham was in attendance and he Principal Brenell Higgs, District Chef Competition “Mom & Pop Muffin” served with a spoke to the students about aiming for one- Superintendent Dr. Lenora J. Black, Ad- mouth-watering “Banana Ginger Caramel ness rather than focusing on those things ministrator for South Abaco Lavon Haris- Press Release Sauce.” Her rice dish was called: “Abaco that separate us. Smith, Chief Councilor for South Abaco S. C. Bootle High School once again Coco Loco.” He stated that we must treat the people took part in the 22nd Annual Young Chef “This talented young lady received a we meet on the street or in a building the District Stanley White, along with parents, Competition in Nassau from March 11-13. medal for first place in Abaco, and a medal same; with respect and dignity. He told the guardians, concern citizens, staff and stu- The theme for this year was: “Inte- for fourth place in the competition,” Prin- boys and girls that when he was invited to dents observed the continued display of cipal Huel Moss shared. “In addition, she celebrate Commonwealth Day with them, teamwork throughout the ceremony. grating Authenticity in 21st Century Culi- he had to clear his schedule to ensure that Chante Russell, Head Girl, led them nary Arts,” with the Department of Educa- received a certificate and a cash prize.” he was in attendance because being around in prayer followed by Lavonya Swain who tion in conjunction with Mahatma Rice & Moss was grateful to Treasure Cay children brings him great joy. displayed her singing talent as she led the Robin Hood Flour hosting the competition. Marina, Beach and Golf Resort for their Finally, he expressed his enjoyment National Anthem and Pledge. Modera- Maygan St. Claude competed in the tremendous assistance as well as Chef Noel of all of the pieces rendered by the stu- tors, Emilee Grant and Katerina Johnson, Junior Division for Abaco, and placed St. Claude for his incredible assistance and dents. Before the program ended, a fash- warmly introduced their Queen for this oc- fourth out of 10 contestants from schools support. ion show followed then Principal Beatrice casion who read Her Majesty Queen Eliza- throughout the length and breadth of The “Last, but not at all the least, thanks Moxey gave a history of how the currency beth II’s Commonwealth Day Message. Bahamas. She also participated in a Knife to the staff and students of S. C. Bootle of the Bahamas has changed over the years Skill and Plate Presentation Workshop. High School for their support,” he added. including the color changes. Before she spoke, District Super- Maygan’s unique flour dish was “Keep up the great work Maygan!” Additionally, she spoke of how many intendent, Dr. Lenora J. Black brought items their parents were raised using have remarks. She reminded students of the been modernized. The Bahamian and Guy- meaning of TEAM- Together Everyone

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Parking space. $550,000.00 April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 5 School & Youth News Twenty four (24) out of 41 students On March 8, 2014, six students from by Tennis Professional/ Instructor Bobby School News for made the Honour Roll. This was wonder- James A. Pinder School were granted the Russell & Golf Professional/Instructor ful progress as this is the first time more opportunity to go on a Sporting Field Trip Raquel Riley. James A Pinder than half of the school made Honor Roll. to Bakers Bay. They were: Kiano Bain, Students and teachers had a wonder- Mrs. Brenell Higgs encouraged those Kirissa Bain, Adrian Pinder, Katerina ful day on Guana Cay. Mrs. Higgs won the Primary School who accomplished this goal and those who Johnson, Alexia Stubbs and Antonia Rolle. golf putting competition by hitting the ball fell short, to continue to work even harder They were accompanied by Mrs. in the hole on one shot. Amidst the training Conchservation Day 2014 this term and beyond for they all have the Brenell Higgs and Mrs. Karan Deveaux. sessions, students also played a little bas- “My Science! My Conch!” is a na- potential to expand their horizon in pursuit The purpose of this trip was to in- ketball and enjoyed the playground area. It tionwide citizen-science project going on of excellence. As literacy is one of their troduce students to golf and to continue was indeed a successful occasion. now throughout The Bahamas. Communi- key focuses this year, they welcomed the training in tennis. This event was hosted ties and schools are getting involved in the assistance from one of the second-home effort to collect important scientific data owners, Joan McGeery. S. C. Bootle wins District Junior and learn more about that giant, delicious, She began her Literacy Program on Math/Science Competition sea snail we all love-the Queen Conch. January 22, 2014 with four students. Her The students of James A Pinder Pri- voluntary service twice per week, for one mary School were elated to be a part of hour, is commendable. Improvement is be- this effort to preserve conch during the ing noted. month of January. Students from grades 3-6 joined Ms. Catherine Booker and team Other Noteworthy News from James as they experienced a full day workshop on A. Pinder Conchservation from 9:30am to 3:15pm. On February 27, 2014, Mrs. Cassan- Students were engaged in a pre and dra Abraham from Friends of the Environ- post-test. They learned many things about ment visited and engaged all of the students the conch such as how to identify a baby in an educational presentation on the dif- from an adult conch. Their mathematical ferent types of Mangroves. This 45 min- skills were integrated as they had to com- ute presentation left a profound impact on pile measurements and presented them in the students and it helped them to be even data form. The indoor and outdoor experi- more environmentally conscious especially ence was simply dynamic. after the presentation on Water in Term 1 Students maintained their enthusiasm and the full day on Conchservation. from beginning to end. They continued this Over the past five years, a native throughout the week as they wrote stories young man of the Sandy Point commu- Above: Jacinth Denton, Team Coach; Maygan St.Claude, Leonardo Cornish and Laz- of their experience. Students and teachers nity by the name of Mr. Shawn Roberts aria McIntosh. wore their Conchservation T-Shirts and a has been volunteering his skills in Spanish science kit was donated to the school. to the students who attend James A. Pin- der School. His commitment and dedica- Press Release “What a battle it was, but when it Honour Roll students recognized for tion to exposing these students to Spanish The North Abaco school won the was all said and done, S. C. Bootle High outstanding performance is commendable. It is with hope that one 2014 District Math and Science Competi- School had won the war,” exclaimed Prin- In September, students vowed that day he will be rewarded substantially for tion Junior Division on March 14. At the cipal Huel Moss. they would all strive to make the Honor his diligent service to this community and end of the final round, there was a three- Nine extra grueling rounds took place country. Roll in December, 2013. In recognition of way tie among Agape Christian School, before the S.C. Bootle emerged victorious. their outstanding performance they were St. Francis de Sales and S. C. Bootle High Moss congratulated the students on a job presented with the Honorary Certificates Six Students from James A. Pinder on January 21, 2014. Primary Treated to Trip to Bakers Bay School. well done. Page 6 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014 School & Youth News MOW Primary the pilot informed them of points of inter- est such as the crossing the Equator and School students take entering the Southern hemisphere. an imaginary trip to They landed in Brisbane, where they had previously been in touch at night, four countries through Skype, with a class of fourth grad- ers. In the classroom, one of the students By Mirella Santillo demonstrated his skill at using the Didgeri- In the space of approximately two doo, while the others listened to the infor- hours, nine Man O War Primary School mation on the board being read to them. students from grades 4, 5 and 6 visited four They bought boomerangs for souvenirs. countries half way around the world, cross- Japan was the next destination. Views ing the Equator and the Greenwich Merid- of Tokyo, of Japanese food (sushi), of Gei- ian before returning to The Bahamas. shas and Mt Fuji, in a background of ori- Taking their seats on Man O War Jet ental music, accompanied them during the Airways, piloted by Captain Kelly Janes trip. (the Principal) they first prepared them- A poster-board was decorated with selves to travel to Brazil, via Buenos Aires. Japanese slippers that they could buy with Air Hostess, Mrs. Burelle Meeks, served their yens. They learnt about the different them refreshments (water and crackers) to regions of Japan, the local climates with sustain them during the long trip while a the various activities of the locals which video highlighted Brazil’s places of impor- included snow sculptures, glass blowing Above: Man O War students after their “Trip around the world.” tance to the rythm of Samba. and fashion shows. Upon disembarking they went The last and longest trip brought while preparing the poster-boards of in- the Switzerland board. through immigration where the passports them to Switzerland, via Moscow. Moun- formation and by communicating live with Ms. Janes explained that Mrs. Bu- they had made were stamped. A visit to tain music and dances accompanied them people living in each country. They had relle Meeks, the promoter of the imaginary the country brought them to the classroom during the journey. They saw views of the made passports that contained a photo and trip idea, had put the students in touch with where poster boards displayed information mountains, learnt about the population, the their personal information; they had sewn a former student of hers in Brazil. In Ja- such as the President of the country, places name of the head of state and fauna of the purses, slippers, boomerangs and masks pan, they spoke to a reporter in Tokyo and of interest and culture (carnival). They country. out of canvas material; The information on in Switzerland, they were put in touch with bought souvenirs (a mask) with the money Switzerland, they discovered, was Brazil were recorded on the poster board a Man O War resident’s relative. She said of the country. known for its chocolate, watch making and by Gabrielle Bethel, Nathan Sweeting and that they will make a final report on their Back in the cafeteria, they resumed Soccer, one of the national sports. They re- Ryan Albury. The Australian board was flying experience. their seats on the aircraft, ready to take off turned home to The Bahamas from Zurich, put together by Aaliyah Roberts, Katie Mrs. Shawna Albury was charged for Australia. Again they were treated to a after a stop-over in Paris and Atlanta. Sands and Noah Albury. Japan’s informa- with organizing the video production. She video of Australian landscapes and impor- The four countries visited were part of tion was collected by Micah Albury, Erica obtained her information by contacting the tant features (the Sydney Opera House for grade 6 curriculum. The nine students par- Roberts and Brittany Weatherford. Grace board of tourism of each country. one) accompanied by local music. In flight, ticipating had already studied about them Albury and Amanda Bethel contributed to Ash Wednesday Mass held by St. Francis de Sales and Every Child Counts

Above: students celebrate Ash Wednesday at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

By Samantha Evans 5, at 10:00am at St. Francis de Sales Catho- St. Francis de Sales School (SFDS) lic Church. Ash Wednesday marks the first students and Every Child Counts (ECC) day of Lent, a 40-day season, excluding students, along with teachers, non-teaching Sundays within the duration, in the Litur- and administrative staff simultaneously at- Please see Page 7 tended the Ash Wednesday Mass on March Ash April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 7 School & Youth News and her parents looked to the Lord for the From Page 6 Ash support they needed. Standing on the prin- CTE festivities gical calendar that calls Christians to com- ciples of faith and trusting God to display memorate and reflect on the Lord’s passion all revelations in making their dreams come kick off at S.C. through spiritual preparation, conversion, true, knowing that with God all things are and penance and to live as sons and daugh- possible as he quoted Matthew19:26: Re- Bootle High ters of God and disciples of Christ. peatedly holding on his faith….cultivating The highlight of the Eucharist was the mindfulness of divine faith and they re- the imposition of Ashes on the foreheads alized that the funding was made available of those who attended the Mass as a re- to them by God who heard their cry. minder that “man came from dust and unto On December 9, 2013 Gendella de- dust he shall return”, while it also encour- parted home to embrace a new chapter in aged man to “turn away from sin and be her life and opened the doors to an enrich- faithful to the gospel.” Rev. Fr. Rogelio ing future in the diverse city of Orlando, Madrazo, the officiating priest, highlighted Florida. As a major in Hospitality and in his homily the importance of living the Tourism Management, Gendella plans to spirit of Lent as manifested in its three pil- one day return to the Abacos and take on lar virtues, namely: prayer, fasting and The Bahamas largest growing industry and almsgiving. bring it to the next level by establishing He also reminded those in attendance new programs that will constitute policies of the message of Christ in the gospel “not that enhance the influx of tourist from all to show in public the acts of fasting and over the world. good works”, as doing so would mean Many questions were asked by her “one is already repaid.” peers about leaving the Fox Town, and “The act of fasting is not just the most embarking to one of the largest states in the important way of being one with Christ. U.S. Her answer was surprisingly brief, Instead, we should have the proper inten- Above: Gendella Russell, native out of Fox but genuinely enlightening. tion for fasting, which is doing sacrifice to Town, Abaco studying abroad. “I miss my family and friends but the be one with Christ in his sufferings”, Fr. most important thing in life as a teenager is Above: a student shows off her baking skills Madrazo said. “Thus, if they are one with for us as youths to embrace every oppor- during the Career and Technical Education Christ in his sufferings, truly, they will be ward into their future they must be familiar tunity to make a difference… as we are the Month ceremony at SC Bootle High. one with him in his promise of salvation.” with their family history and heritage in future leaders of tomorrow’s world. Meanwhile, Mrs. Josephine Giraud- order to pursue their destiny. “With God on my side and fully trust- Press Release Kumar, principal of St. Francis de Sales Gendella is one of three children and ing him I know I can do all things through According to Principal Huel Moss, School, encouraged everyone that aside her father, a dedicated Catechist, Christo- Him who strengthened me. Yes, I wonder February was celebrated as Career and from being good followers of Christ, they pher Russell of St. Chad Anglican Church, and cry sometimes but its takes determina- Technical Education (CTE) Month by the should wholeheartedly live-out the spirit of has taken the liberty of speaking out about tion and hard work to reach ones desired Ministry of Education and the Business the Lenten Season through abstaining from parenting. Mr. Russell’s life was anything goal.” and Technical Department at S.C. Bootle but easy, however, despite the adversity he eating meat during Ash Wednesday and By instilling faith within herself, High School. The school kicked off their all Fridays of Lent for those aged 14 and was determined to make the lives of his Gendella possesses the confidence to take celebratory activities by worshipping God above; and through fasting, which means children easier than what he was faced on the big city and to accept life’s chal- at Full Gospel Assemblies of God in Trea- abstaining from eating meat and eating just with. From an early age Russell knew that lenges that are thrown her way in order to sure Cay. one full meal on the said days, for those his destiny was dependent upon the sea. achieve her goals and follow her dreams. aged 21 to 59, as required by the church. As he accepted the pitfalls of becom- A Special Assembly was conducted The highlight of the observance of ing a fisherman and accepted the dangers by students of the CTE program and in- Lent is its concluding week, called Holy that lie ahead of him he explained to his cluded two local Bahamian heroes as guest Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and children what to embrace in this life in or- Abaco Shelter speakers: Executive Chef Noel St. Claude ends on the Holy Triduum, the last three der to further build God’s Kingdom. and Cabinet Designer –Maxwell Rolle. days before Easter Sunday. Christopher Russell and his wife of Spay/NeuterClinic The general student populace listened at- twenty years, Zermah Russell, made a vow April 25,26,27, 2014 tentively as both gentlemen expounded on Youth out of Fox together that no matter what it takes their what it took to get to the top of their craft. children were going to be the future leaders Call: 365-4648 Moss added that a super, grand day of today’s world. Their vision manifested Town aims to was held later in the week as CTE students when their seventeen year old daughter, www.abacoshelter.org held an Open House to showcase their make a difference Gendella Russell - graduating class of 2013 work to parents and to the community at of S.C. Bootle High School - told them of By Bishop Carroll her decision to pursue a college education large. Gendella Russell, a freshman at Va- abroad despite having little funding to fi- On display in the school’s Media lencia College in Orlando, Florida is mind- nancially support her ambitions. Center were pieces from all of the Busi- ful that in order for one to take a step for- With no one else to turn to, Gendella ness and Technical disciplines including: wooden computer desks and wine racks, business models, clothing, art pieces and wonderfully presented food dishes. “The day culminated with a color- ful fashion shows, which would have put ‘Vogue’ to shame – all of the modeled out- fits being produced by the students them- selves,” Moss boasted. He said that this year’s CTE activi- ties are slated to come to an end with a field trip to local technical businesses on the island. “Kudos to Department Head, Ms. Chavonne Reid, and her entire staff for a job well done,” Moss praised. “The stu- dents of S. C. Bootle High School are very appreciative of their hard work and their dedication to excellence.” Page 8 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014 School & Youth News Pathfinders raises past 14 years has been committed to the idea that “by building and investing in scholarship funds at young people, we create a strong commu- Symphony Concert nity.” Some of the 2014 scholarship appli- By Canishka Alexander cants are: Abidemi Simon; Monet Brown; The Abaco Pathfinders Scholarship Conrad Cornish; Dashane Knowles; Jan- Foundation in conjunction with the Baha- nell Collins; Alexandria Bethel; Amanda mas National Symphony Orchestra pre- Bethel; Seanna Albury; Tristan Albury; sented its Symphony by the Sea concert at and Nadia Thompson. Abaco Inn in Hope Town on March 15 and Bethell added that several persons ap- Abaco Beach Resort’s Marquee on March Above: The Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra’s March 16 performance at the Ab- plied who are already in college and or had 16. aco Pathfinders Fundraiser. other commitments. As guests lounged on the lawn of Each year their goal is to add 10 stu- Abaco Inn, they were served wine and Dream; Egmont Overture; Goombay Fan- of the applicants standing before them, dents to the list, and donations of $300, hors d’ouevres. Scholarship applicants tasia; and Radetzky March. Bethell offered another opportunity for do- $1500, $2,000 or $15,000 makes the dif- were assigned a committee member, and During intermission, guests were in- nations to be made to the Abaco Pathfind- ference in purchasing books and supplies they walked from table to table introducing vited to revisit the silent auction table to ers Scholarship Fund. for one semester to covering tuition for a themselves to the specially-invited guests bid on prized items. A special plea was Applicants were screened based on semester or on average a year for under- while sharing their college aspirations. also offered to donors making a donation their needs, maturity and academics. graduate studies. Beneath a star-studded sky and rag- of $1,000 or more to receive a copy of the Bethell spoke about the applicants’ Michael Albury also strengthened ing Atlantic sea before them, the orches- newly released “The Delphi Club Guide to stellar grades, extracurricular and commu- Mrs. Bethell’s appeal on behalf of the stu- tra began performing a number of classi- the Birds of Abaco.” nity-related activities, and how some have dents. cal and contemporary songs. Among them Meanwhile, Leazona Bethell com- gone as far as to save a portion of funds “So the money we raise tonight will were popular songs like Grand March from mended the orchestra on their outstand- needed for their college tuition. determine how many students go off for Tannhauser; Moonlight Nights in Nas- ing performance despite windy conditions. Abaco Pathfinders is currently sup- Please see Page 12 sau and Bahama Lullaby; The Impossible Turning to the audience, and with several porting 40 college students, and over the Pathfinders April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 9 Page 10 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Presents Sports

Artist Highlight Softball teams ready themselves for season Hannah was sponsored by Christy and buildings but Hannah’s definite favou- opening on May 9 Hannah Bonamy Young, founder of the Hummingbird Art rites are sunsets. Gallery in Hope Town, and also by co- At the close of the workshop Han- sponsors Albury’s Ferry Service which nah showed her paintings in the traditional provided free transportation for the week post-workshop art show at the Hope Town and Furniture Plus which provided paints, Harbour Lodge and also donated a painting brushes and easel. of the Albury ferry boats to the manage- “Mr. Bartman taught me such a lot ment in appreciation of their sponsorship. and I learned so much from observing his Hannah's work also includes intricate techniques. I learned how to paint by look- and precise drawings of buildings. This as- ing at the scenery instead of at photographs pect of her work is inspired by her archi- and he opened my eyes to see colours in a tect father. Upon graduation from college different light then taught me how to mix Hannah envisions the possibility of work- paints. We also learned to paint in differ- ing along with her father to do the interior ent conditions and even painted in the rain design in houses for which he has rendered Above: Creter's Bulldogs Pitcher Lyle which was fun. Who does that?" she said. the architectural design. Sawyer pitches a fast ball to DNR Slugger The participants also attended lectures She also hopes to one day open an art player BJ Curry. and demonstrations by Mr. Bartman every gallery in Marsh Harbour where she will day. Subjects painted during the week-long showcase both her own paintings and those By Canishka Alexander Above: 12th grade Agape Student Hannah workshop were seascapes, trees, plants of other artists. During softball pre-season games last Bonamy. week, Abaco Softball Association (ASA) President Haziel McDonald made an- nouncements regarding the 2014 season By Jennifer Hudson opening on May 9. Seventeen year old Hannah Bonamy All teams are required to pay a cor- is a grade 12 student at Agape Christian porate sponsorship fee of $500 by April 4 School with her sights set on a career in along with a player’s fee of $50 per play- interior design. Presently in the process er, which includes insurance coverage. A of applying to colleges, she has selected team and manager’s meeting is also sched- the Savannah College of Art and Design uled on that date (April 4) for 7:30 p.m. at (SCAD) as her first choice. Hannah feels the Murphy Town Ball Field. that this would be an excellent choice for So far, McDonald said that four her as she is already familiar with their syl- men’s teams and three women’s teams labus having attended summer programs have expressed interest in playing, and that in drawing, architecture and photography they are hoping to add another men’s team to the grouping. there for the past two years. Each year In an earlier interview, ASA Vice Hannah has attended on a scholarship President Mark Douglas said that the Baha- awarded by SCAD. mas Softball Federation’s (BSF) National Hannah's mother, Marsh Harbour Champions – Creter’s Bulldogs – will be dentist Dr. Therese Bonamy, recognized attending a fundraiser on March 28 in Nas- and encouraged her daughter's talents very sau to assist the Bahamas National Softball early in life. When she was small, Hannah Team with their travel expenses. The Bull- spent much time waiting in airports and dogs will also face the Bahamas National Above: some of Hannah’s work including an intricate drawing of a building. She is in- sitting on airplanes since at the time her Softball Team in an action-packed duel on spired by her father, who is an architect, and she hopes to one day work with her father the field. mother travelled backwards and forwards doing the interior design work while her father renders the architectural designs. between her dental practice in Nassau and Abaco. Please see Softball Page 11 Dr. Bonamy says that she provided paper and crayons for her young daughter who would happily spend these hours cre- ating her own little masterpieces. Hannah's interest in interior design was sparked around 13 years of age, when her mother introduced her to interior design programs on television. Hannah became hooked at that early age and looks forward to begin- ning her studies in interior design soon. In order to be a good interior designer one must also be a good artist and Hannah is indeed a very talented young artist. She credits much of her artistic growth to the guidance of the art teacher she had during most of her high school years at the Agape Christian School. Mrs. Stacey Bethel- Ad- derley saw great potential in Hannah and carefully nurtured it. Hannah has already passed the BJC examination in art and is presently putting the finishing touches on her work for the BGCSE art examination which is very im- pressive. Hannah was selected to participate in the Walter Bartman painting workshop in Hope Town earlier this year. Mr. Bartman is an internationally renowned artist and director and founder of the Yellow Barn Studio and Gallery in Bethesda, Mary- land. He teaches art workshops all over the world and people come from several other countries to attend his art workshops in Hope Town. April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 11 Sports Softball From Page 10 Young crew makes

The following weekend, the Bahamas “Abaco Rage” history National Softball Team will travel to Abaco to participate in a round of games between the Bulldogs on April 4, and again on April 5 against an Abaco All-Star Team. The final game will feature the Bull- dogs versus the Bahamas National Softball Team, which includes three Bulldogs play- ers: Pitchers Lyle Sawyer and Tyler Rus- sell, and Grant Albury, catcher. McDonald explained that the week- ly pre-season games among the Creter’s Bulldogs, DNR Sluggers and Hope Town Wreckers have proven successful thus far, and they’ve seen a lot more fans supporting the event each weekend. Above: The youth learning to pry on the “It’s a fun night, it’s a Friday night, legendary “Abaco Rage.” and everyone’s coming out to enjoy ball,” he said. Above: The Agape Eagle’s winning team. Submitted By: Sue Holloway As the season progresses, an All Ab- On March 22nd the Junior Sail- aco Softball Tournament will be held from close games, said Coach Wayde Adderley, made the All-Tournament Team together ing Classes from Hope Town set sail on June 20-21 and is open to all Bahamas soft- but ultimately the Eagles beat the Taber- with team mate Tavares McIntosh. the Class A Bahamian Workboat "Abaco ball teams. In October, Abaco will host the nacle Baptist Academy Falcons 18-15, Coach Adderley was voted Coach of Rage." Supervised by Skipper Stafford Annual BSF Round Robin Tournament. winning the championship and making up the Tournament. The team was also ac- Patterson, Jeff Gale, and Eric Patterson, for their previous day’s defeat against that companied by Coach Godfrey Rolle who children 6 to 14 years learned to raise the same team. has been assisting Coach Adderley for the sails, pull the mainsheet, handle the long Agape Eagles win Grand Eight schools entered the Franco past four years. tiller, and balance on the prys. Bahama Basketball Miller- Scott Forbes Tournament- Boys “We are still working on building the The light-to-moderate winds gave Under-15 Challenge Under 15 Challenge, seven from Grand team”, commented Wayde Adderley who ample opportunity for an exciting adven- Bahama and the one from Abaco. is faced with losing some of his best senior ture that the juniors and adults will long By Mirella Santillo It was a double elimination type tour- players next year as they graduate from remember. The junior Eagles of Agape Christian nament that took place March 12 -17. The high school. The Rage sailed to Cracker P's for School came back from Grand Bahama Eagles lost to The Falcons on the first day, The Eagles will travel to Grand Ba- lunch. A big "Thank-You" was given to with the winning trophy for their victory in but won four games the following day, in- hama again over the Easter Holiday to Linda and Patrick Stewart, who provided the Grand Bahama Basketball Boys under cluding the championship game. participate in the St George’s Showcase burgers and hot dogs for everyone. 15 Challenge. Joshua Cornish was declared the Tournament. This is one day these kids will never It was indeed a challenge during four Most Valuable Player for Abaco and also forget. Property For Sale Baker’s Creek Lots 9 & 10 Amazing hilltop lots with fantastic sea views. These lots are the best priced lots in the subdivision, and boast the best views. Baker’s Creek is located roughly 8 LOT 10 BAKER’S CREEK miles north of Marsh Harbour and also from Treasure Cay.

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She is the daughter of proud parents: or program of whatever they choose,” he By Samantha Evans James A Pinder Raymond and Ericka McKinney. affirmed. “They wind up going all over the The support staff of Central Abaco Chante world; we have students in China, Canada, Primary School was honoured on Wednes- Russell was Spain, Nassau and all over the U.S. of day, March 19, 2014 at 10am during a spe- born in Grand Daughters of Zion Girls cial assembly under the theme: “Serving Bahama on course… and that’s thanks to you. with a Standard of Excellence.” The custo- March 7, Program launches in “If we don’t raise enough money, dians, security officers, plumber, yardman 2003 to proud Sandy Point some kids will not go.” and office staff all came to work dressed in parents: Mrs. According to concert master Jenni- some of their finest attire. Candice Cox- By Samantha Evans fer Hudson, the Sunday afternoon perfor- They were escorted down an invis- Davis and Daughters of Zion Girls Program mance at Abaco Beach Resort was a superb ible red carpet by young men of Grades Mr. Austin was launched on Sunday, December 8 last 5 and 6 to a roaring pavilion of students, Russell. She year with the purpose of providing spiritual occasion because the improved acoustics in parents, staff and family members. Mod- serves in the guidance that would foster good moral eth- the indoor location allowed the orchestra to erator, Mr. Paul Knowles, ushered them in capacity as ics, which will enable the females to fulfill perform to its full potential allowing them with adjectives and accolades that spoke to Head Girl at James A. Pinder Primary their God-given potential. The program to deliver a stellar performance. and described their personalities perfectly. School in Sandy Point, Abaco. Her leader- will provide a safe, supportive place where The Marquee at Abaco Beach Re- Each grade level prepared special tributes ship qualities among her peers are evident girls can experience new opportunities, sort was tastefully decorated with the area for them including dancing and singing and noteworthy. overcome barriers, build positive relation- numbers which brought many of them to Her passion for knowledge was evi- ships and develop confidence and skills for above the stage draped with swathes of tears. dent from her entry at this institution in life. white tulle and accentuated with two chan- Some of these members of staff are Grade One as she always maintained a The coordinator, Mrs. Karan De- deliers and several potted palms which so humble and perform their job with such G.P.A. of 3.2 and above. Her current veaux, started the program with fifteen added to the ambience. a spirit of excellence that many of the stu- G.P.A. stands at 3.5. This cheerful, ambi- girls and it’s still growing strong. “The performance was so much bet- dents and staff had nothing but great things tious, humble, dedicated and hardworking The speaker for the launching pro- ter because the orchestra did not have the to say about them. Guidance Counselor student always strives for excellence, and gram was Mrs. Naomi Lightbourne. Mrs. and co-moderator of the event, Samantha is aspiring to become a Cosmetologist and Lightbourn gave these young ladies a brief severe breeze problems we had on Satur- V. Evans, read a special piece on serving Lawyer. history of how things were in the past, giv- day,” she said. “It was very difficult trying with excellence. She stated that excellent Further, she is an active member of ing examples. to play in that wind. The sound was blown service is a habit that takes no vacation nor the School’s Dance, Drama, Choir and She admonished the girls to remain out to sea, and we had to keep catching our is offered only when a reward or pay is Computer Clubs. Her hobbies include respectful and to use their good manners music from also going out to sea! expected. She stated that excellent service reading, dancing, researching and drama. at all times. She encouraged parents and “On Sunday, we were indoors, and comes from the heart and is done to the Her favorite subjects are Grammar and guardians to train their children in the way best of their ability as unto God. Written Composition. they should go, so that as they grow older there was no comparison with the sound of Pastor Jason Quashie, PTA President Additionally, Chante is very involved they would not depart from it. the performance. It really was fantastic on and guest speaker, gave words of encour- in the community and her church. She is a The girls who were installed as Sunday. We had a standing ovation; every- agement and thanked them for giving great member of the Assemblies of God Church, members on that day were: Ashanti Dun- body loved it.” service to the students and staff members the Sunday School, the community Spanish canson-moderator, Florence Burrowed- A special tribute was given to Peter of this fine institution of learning. He told Club and the Sandy Point Youth Program. prayer, Tatianna Burrows and Genia Sweeting, one of the Abaco Pathfinders’ them that today has been set aside to hon- Smith-welcome, Vashawna Roberts and our them and they deserve it. Hailee Nairn-read the scripture, Sabrina founding board members at the Sunday Amy Support Staff Day ended with a Junk- Roberts Pinder-read a poem, Daesya Johnson, An- concert. anoo Rush Out by students. tonia Rolle and Breanna Pinder –danced, Abaco Pathfinders is still seeking do- Primary Kaitlyn Gaitor-introduced the speaker and Eleven nations on behalf of the applicants. Ameri- Lavonya Swain-sang a solo. year old Ray- Mrs. Lavon Harris-Smith gave brief can and Canadian donors can receive tax vyn McKin- credit because Pathfinders is a 501 (c) (3) remarks and presented them with their cer- ney was born tificates. The dancers’ uniforms were made registered U.S. corporation on September by Prescola Penn. Mrs. Deveaux presented 1, 2002. She her and the speaker with a fruit basket. The has a GPA vision of this program was embraced by 3.9 and is a the entire community who came out in full ABACO FREIGHT part of the force to support them. 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Life is more swims on his back using his legs. For the Microsoft to end XP, difficult but interesting," he says. cycling segment he needed a special bicy- He wanted to get the students think- cle. A bike mechanic he went to told him it Office 2003 support. ing about how difficult it would be to car- couldn’t be done but he saw this as a chal- ry out everyday tasks without arms so he lenge and created a bicycle himself out of The bells are ringing and the day asked for two students come forward and $100 Huffy. He finds it rather hard to steer of decision is quickly coming for the es- take a little test. They were asked to make and stop but does so by slipping his pros- timated 18.8 percent of computer owners a fist with both hands and then socks were thetic arm into a cylinder on the handlebars placed on their hands so they could not and applying brakes with his right knee. around the world who are still using Win- move their fingers they then had to put on He also finds running difficult due to dows XP. a shirt, hat and glasses. having lost part of one foot which causes In less than one month Microsoft is Following his rehabilitation Mr. him pain but he deals with the pain and cutting off support for XP, a push to move Picard met with a prosthetist who told him pushes through it. users from the 12 year old operating sys- he could not expect to do much in life. His advice to people is, "Believe in tem before they get hit by what many insid- "I could either take his advice or yourself and find something in life that prove him wrong so I chose to prove him makes you happy. He admits that he has ers are calling an incoming freight train of wrong," he said. run into his share of bullying but he has malware and viruses. First he was fitted with a hook for a always met his goal. He raises money for This isn’t the first time that Microsoft hand with which he even built a room in charities and says that, "As long as God has cut off support for one of its operat- his garage. He now has a prosthetic arm has given me health I will press on." ing systems. Windows 95 and Windows with a hand on the end which he says is Following this very inspirational talk 98 met similar fates, but neither faced the very heavy but very functional. He is able the students asked many thoughtful and in- Above: Hector Picard speaking to students to twist his wrist around 360° which the teresting questions such as; “How do you popularity that XP had and continues to on March 21. children found very fascinating. scratch your back?” Mr. Picard said that enjoy. By Jennifer Hudson He learned to change his baby’s this was the first time he had been asked Once support ends on April 8, Mi- Motivational speaker, Hector Picard, diapers and then began coaching a Little that question in the 40 years that he had crosoft will not issue any patches for new- gave a very inspirational talk to staff, stu- League softball team. He was so success- been physically challenged. identified security holes in the operating dents and friends of Every Child Counts ful that parents started asking him to teach When asked how he manages to wash system leaving users a glaring target for School on March 21. Mr. Picard is a dou- their teams. "If I can do this I can do any- himself and write he says that he uses ble arm amputee born of Cuban parents thing," he decided. He finds different ways whatever he can and sometimes writes malware, viruses and hackers alike. and raised in Florida who says he loves to to do things and make himself happy and with his feet. When asked how he changes Finishing off the end of the era, Mi- come to The Bahamas. even plays videogames with his feet. his bicycle tires he said that again he uses crosoft will also stop patching Internet Ex- He was here to compete in the Family Mr. Picard likes sports and in 2009 anything he can and at first it was quite plorer 8 and Microsoft Office 2003. Busi- Fitness Weekend, held at Treasure Cay for entered his first triathlon. On August 11, difficult but now he has succeeded in being nesses and home users alike will be at risk the third year. 2012 he entered his first Ironman triathlon able to change a tire in 11 minutes. Mr. Picard lost both his arms and to losing access to years of archived docu- the top of one foot in an electrical acci- ments and information. dent when working for a power company. Ensuring you have a proper backup He walked between two transformers and of your important documents and speaking touched a live one which sent 13,000 volts to your local computer technician about the of electricity through his left arm and out steps you can take to lower your risk for from his hip. He was literally on fire and woke up 30 days later in hospital in ter- exploitation. But die-hard users will soon rible pain with second and third degree be hard pressed to find support or drivers burns over 40% of his body. His entire for any devices that will run on XP. For right arm and half of his left arm had to be many, the time has come to upgrade. amputated. "God, why me?" he asked. He remained in hospital for two months and then underwent six months of rehabilitation, learning to do things all over again like a baby, but without hands. Above: Hector Picard with ECC Students.

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By Timothy Roberts As the lights faded on the inaugural flag football season for the Abaco Youth Football Association (AYFA) the Green Turtle Cay Falcons proudly raised the float- Above: Junior champions. ing trophy in victory for both the Junior Super View!! and Senior Divisions as they overcame the In the Senior Division it was a de- Marsh Harbour Wildhawgs in both games fensive battle. The Falcons ended the first Asking on Saturday, March 22. half with a one touchdown lead which was $569,000 In the Junior Division the Falcons responded to by the Wildhawgs early in the Full Commission took the lead in the first half with defense second half. A late game interception gave to All Realtors and offense scoring on the Wildhawgs. In the Falcons a scoring opportunity and they the second half the Wildhawgs held the took advantage regaining a one touchdown Falcons to one score; however, they could advantage which they never gave up, hold- not get enough scoring drives together to ing on to win 18 to 12. Please call 242-458-8448 (no messages please) pull off the upset in the end as Green Turtle In earlier playoff action, the Marsh emerged victorious as the Junior Champi- ons. The Falcons won 38 to 30. Please see Football Page 15 Business Service Directory

Relax & Enjoy GET YOUR BUSINESS KNOWN!! Delectable Asian Meals THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IS TO MARKET AND Prepared & cooked for PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. you in your own home One way to get your business known is to start with a BUSINESS CLASSIFIED for only $45 per issue for B&W or opt for our six issue discount rate. For more information call Filipino Lady at: 475-6107 or Contact Us For More Information 367-3200 or email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Classified Rates RENTAL HOUSES AND PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Minimum for 3 lines of info APARTMENTS FOR SALE FOR SALE $10 per issue Picture and 4 lines $25 B&W Additional lines at $2 per line Colored Photo additional $20 Spot Color highlight on word- ing, additional $10 Green Turtle Cay “Twin Palms”, Spectacu- Call 242-367-3200 Fax 242- Marsh Harbour, Regattas, 2 bed condo lar Waterfront Retreat, on the Sea of Abaco overlooking pool with tennis courts & beach 367-3677 Email: abaconian- with (2) 3 bedroom townhouses with private access. $1500/mo. Contact Fran 458-3682 or [email protected] dock, excellent sunsets. Listed price $1.65M. e-mail [email protected] Now accepting bids up to April 1, 2014. For The New Plymouth Inn, Located in historic RENTAL HOUSES AND viewing call 561-594-8018 or email: bythe- New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. The inn [email protected]. Website: www.twin- features quiet Colonial charm with 11 guest APARTMENTS palmstownhouses.com rooms, 50 seat restaurant and bar, garden and Get pool. Could be for spa, bonefish lodge, cor- Marsh Harbour, Sky Developers 2 bed/1 Hope Town, Prime North-End, Beach-Front, bath, furnished, with A/C, washer and drier, porate retreat, school for art, culinary, ocean Bay-Side Lot. Private and quiet. $395,000. research, sailing or family home. Designated water included, $1100/mo. Call Mrs. Green at Results [email protected] 367-2660 historic landmark, circa 1820. Tax exempt. For Advertise with Marsh Harbour, Government Sub, For sale sale by the owner of forty years. Priced to sell! Marsh Harbour, luxury penthouse for rent, by owner - Duplex located in. Large corner Call 1-242-365-4138 or 242-559-9104. 3 bed, 3.5 bath, pool, beach, dock, at The a Classified lot of land. Can easily be converted into 4 Crossing Condos. Call 577-0277 or email: bedroom, 2 bath house. $325,000 Net. Phone [email protected] 242-342-5066/357-0386 are at critical numbers and programs such April 1, 2014 The Abaconian Section B Page 15 Football From Page 14 as the flag football league in Abaco, with God as the head, can make a difference in Harbour Wildhawgs defeated the Man-O- the nation. War Makos in both divisions. In the Ju- Coach Archer said that as Abaco nior Division the Makos held an early two Youth Football looks to expand to cover touchdown lead but the Wildhawgs came more of Abaco he is also working with in- on strong in the second half clinching the dividuals in Nassau to start a league there right to play in the Championship game on and is working to see it expand to Grand a number of interceptions. The final score Bahama, Eleuthera and beyond. was 36 – 20. He gave thanks to all the kids and their In the Senior Division the Wildhawgs parents for their support, all the coaches dominated defensively and never let up; who gave their time and effort, and all the meanwhile the offense hit pay dirt on a community members and businesses who number of deep passes and tallied an im- donated financial and sponsored the three pressive victory winning passage to the teams, for making the inaugural season a Championship game by a score of 42 to 18. blessing and a success. Falcons Coach Ron Archer, who Co- Coach Archer said that those who Founded AYFA along with Michael Saw- would like to assist in the league going yer, reiterated the purpose and commit- forward, whether interested in playing, ment of the league to mentor youth and to coaching, refereeing, or sponsoring can “take back the youth of The Bahamas from sign up through his webpage at www. Above: Senior Champions. the evils that are impact them today.” He ronarcher.info. noted that at risk youths in The Bahamas Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Employment, Services, Cars & Boats

Classified Rates VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS AND MARINE BOATS AND MARINE Minimum for 3 lines of info ITEMS FOR SALE ITEMS FOR SALE $10 per issue Picture and 4 lines $25 B&W Additional lines at $2 per line Colored Photo additional $20 Spot Color highlight on word- ing, additional $10 Call 242-367-3200 Fax 242- 367-3677 Email: abaconian- 1999 Range Rover, 4.6 HSE, good condition, 17.5’ Grady White, Doctors Tender,115HP [email protected] aluminum body. $6,000. Call 475-1279 Johnson, New VHF, GPS, DF, CD, Out Rig- gers, Duty Paid 11K, Boat Harbour, 917-697- 27, Center Console,Very Rare 2011 Albury 0054 Ron, [email protected] Brothers, fully loaded, twin Yamaha 250 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 4-Strokes (87 Hours), extended engine war- Shift Engineer Needed for Out Island Resort ranty until 8/16/2016, Furuno Electronics (12” They must be a High School Graduate with & 8” color monitors), Furuno 72 NM Radar a minimum of 3 years experience working Sinrad auto pilot, brand new (3) Odyssey Bat- for a hotel/resort and construction projects. teries, Taco 18’ outriggers, LED lighting, They must have: Full knowledge of HVAC, leaning post w/ 30 Gallon Livewell, full can- Compressors, Pump Systems, Mechanical vas console & seat covers, numerous tackle machinery, Electrical components and build- 2001 S-10 Chevy Truck, 3 door extended cab. storage. Owners declining health forces sale! ing procedures. They must be: Experienced in 4 new tires 173,000 miles. $7,300. Call Sidney $149,900 OBO / Trade. Delivery to Bahamas Masonry, Carpentry, Plumbing & Electrical. 577-0360 Possible. Contact: Chris 772.528.0840, fram- They should also have a full driving license 20’ 2011 Albury Brothers, Yamaha 150 [email protected]. Located: South Florida. capable of driving standard shift transmission 2008 Yamaha Golf Cart, 4-seater, gas, Good 4-Stroke (JUST 12 HOURS!) Extended en- More pictures available upon request. vehicles. Be able to work alone and in teams, Condition. $3000. Call 365-6502 or 475-8768 gine warranty until august, 2016 Furuno GPS to diagnose and solve mechanical and electri- / Radar / Sonar Combo Unit, ICOM VHF w/ cal problems, be conscious and active in pre- BOATS AND MARINE antenna fresh water washdown, dual batter- ventative maintenance issues and capable of ies, battery charger, Lenco trim tabs w/ trim regularly lifting 501bs. Submit CV with ref- ITEMS FOR SALE indicator, custom dual axle, float-on trailer erences to: Director of Special Projects, Box $59,900. Contact: Chris 772.528.0840 Lo- AB-20S11, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. cated: Southeast Florida

The Hope Town Harbour Lodge is looking 28’ Cruiser, twin engines, trailer included. In for an experienced Waitress/Waiter to join our excellent condition! 6KW Diesel Gen, A/C dynamic and fun team. Previous experience, All necessities for cruising the islands. $26,000 great personality and reliability are a must. Reduced to $24,000 OBO. Call 577-6988 ALSO immediate opening for a Restaurant Supervisor for our Reef Restaurant, excellent 44’ Thompson Trawler, double cabin, twin experience and management skills required. 21’ CONTENDER with 200 HP Yamaha. diesels, generator, inverter, dual a/c, well Please provide a current police record, health DUTY PAID. used seasonally, covered rest cared for, runs great, 1977, all fiberglass ac, certificate and a picture with application. For of year. includes, outriggers, VHF, Garman $43000. 727 543 3346, [email protected] application call: 242-366-0095. Fax: 242-366- Yamaha F60 4-stroke. 72 hours, perfect GPS, depthsounder and sunbrella cover. ask 0286 or e-mail: [email protected]. working condition, DUTY PAID. $4,500 $23,000. obo. email only: mjfeinberg@juno. com OBO. Call: 242-365-8423, e-mail: willmur- MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE [email protected] CLASSIFIED’S

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Boulders of Sale. All different sizes. For more 26’ Florida Marine, with twin 200HP, information call: 367-2833 or 458-2808 2-stroke Yamaha outboards, new Garmin GPS, fishfinder, 2x115 gal gas tanks, new -Bi mini top, VHF, 1 downrigger, 2 outriggers, SERVICES $19,000. Reduced to $15,000. DUTY PAID. US TAXATION FOR DUAL CITIZENS: Call 366-0154 or email: robertauger@msn. Tax Return Preparation & Consulting, Quick- 13’ Boston Whaler, new bottom paint, new com books and Business Accounting. Florida Con- Hull Sides Paint, New Rubrail. Dry Hull, Very tact: Scott Williams, CPA at 954-419-1000 nice Whaler in Excellent Condition. No En- COLOR [email protected] and www.jdgilbert.com gine. 2200.00 366 3137 NOW ONLINE OPTIONS FOR YOUR For all your Preasure Cleaning & Window 19’ Dusky 1985, with a 2001 yamaha 100 four ONE PRICE, Cleaning (walls, roof, baseboad & driveway), stoke, only 600 hrs. New aluminum gas tank CLASSIFIED MORE COVERAGE!! call, text or whatsapp 242-442-6492. We also installed 6 months ago. Garmin GPS 441s with Call 367-3200 Fax 367-3677 give free estimates. transducer. Call 577-0424 or email darfinhi- [email protected]. $5500. Page 16 Section B The Abaconian April 1, 2014