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Previously there was moder- and departure, the passenger’s name, address, Bonaire loses Jake Richter 6 ate growth, with an increase of 10 percent per nationality, passport number, travel route and fAccording to tour guide Christie Rotary Club Bonaire Rotarally 7 decade. baggage will be transferred automatically to Dovale, having a flamingo sculpture at A Good Helmet Is Happiness 7 The article also said fewer Antilleans are liv- the airport authorities. Tour di Azul Concert 8 ing on Bonaire. The population of the island The same system will also apply to other Flamingo Airport, would be nothing Lionfish Feeding Frenzy 8 has mainly grown through immigration of Dutch air and seaports. new. About 50 years ago there were ce- Piece Of Paradise-Realty Column people primarily from South and Central ment flamingos at the old terminal (now 9 America and the Netherlands. The demand fThe Dutch Government Institute for Public the flight school building behind the jet for labor for the growing tourism sector has Health and Environment (RIVM) will carry fuel tanks). been a major driver for this. Read the full out follow-up research on the environ- Departments article of the CBS website, www.cbs.nl. mental impacts of last year’s Bonaire Pe- are facing fines because they haven’t received mail from the Dutch Tax Office or have re- troleum Corporation (BOPEC) fire at the Flotsam & Jetsam 2 fMaxime Verhagen, Goto Lake provided the Executive Council of ceived it too late. On The Island Since -Bastian Kui- Minister of Economic Bonaire, submits a formal request to the Min- pers 4 Affairs, Agriculture istry of Infrastructure and Environment. fThe forecast for the Atlantic hurricane Picture Yourself -Donkey in Spain 6 and Innovation (right) The follow-up chemical research will focus season will be “near normal” with nine to Classifieds 10 informed parliament on the eventual environmental hazards of the 15 tropical storms and four to eight of those Missing Dog Pug 10 that he has examined possible existence and spread of polluted ma- will strengthen into hurricanes, a U.S. govern- Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, Moon Phase 10 whether electric-car terial including perfluor, octane, sulphonate ment weather agency predicted last week. Bonairean Voices –Dialysis Center charging stations in the (PFOS), in the soil, groundwater, organisms One to three of those will grow into “major” Netherlands can be done hurricanes of Category 3 or higher on the 11 and silt of the lake. Shopping & Dining Guides 12 in Bonaire . The Founda- The RIVM will prepare the program of re- Saffir-Simpson intensity scale, What’s Happening 13 tion E-loading, in the quirements for this study in close consultation Major hurricanes have sustained winds of 111 Masthead 13 Netherlands, installs and maintains public with DROB (Bonaire’s Space and Develop- miles per hour (178 kph) or higher and can Pet of the Week (Viola and charging stations for electric cars, in principle ment Department). It is expected that the re- cause devastating damage. Heleen) 14 would welcome placement of some charging search can be concluded this year. Hurricane season for the Atlantic Ocean, Car- Did You Know-Camouflage 14 stations in Bonaire. At present the practical ibbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico officially runs Shelter Store Needs Donations 14 Sky Park (Syzygy and Stars) 15 implementation is being discussed, such as fThe Dutch Government has agreed to from June 1 to November 30, but got off to an choosing the type of loading pole, connection early start this year, when Tropical Storm Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 18 make 10 million euros available to the BES Horoscop es 2012 (Astrology) 19 to the mains and instruction and on-site main- islands Bonaire, Saba and St. Eustatius for Alberto formed off the South Carolina coast tenance. At least two local car dealers said nature and greenery, and to improve proce- last weekend. It turned away and fizzled with- they are investigating importing electric cars. dures for the three islands to acquire interest- out threatening land. But is there a better alternative for Bonaire.? free loans. fOn June 23rd 2012, Dutch pianist Mi- How to contact us See article on page 9. Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and King- chiel Borstlap, together with Maruja dom Relations Liesbeth Spies revealed this Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- Bogaard, will be giving a dinner concert on f Fuel prices on Bonaire rose on 21 May. grant during a video conference last week book. Press “like” behalf of Wings of Support at the Plaza Re- They now are: with representatives of the three governments Letters to the Editor: sort . Michiel and Maruja will be accompa- • Gasoline $1.481 per liter in keeping with an earlier agreement, that [email protected] nied by Antillean musicians, and they will be Story tip or idea: • Kerosene $1.12 per liter such conferences would be held in between playing a mix of ballads, jazz and Latin mu- [email protected] • Diesel $1.19 per liter the semi-annual meetings in The Hague. sic. See poster on page 11. 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t was a feeding frenzy… but for hu- Felicia Schutte photo I mans, not fish, last Friday, May 25, at Patrice Rannou’s Zazu Bar at the Harbour Village Marina. Thanks to lionfish extermi- nators like Bas Toll (who averages about 20 lionfish per dive) there was plenty to eat and lots of variety, with the fish prepared in eight different ways, thanks to Patrice’s chefs. According to one report, it took 10 divers and three hunters just six dives in Washing- ton Slagbaai National Park to shoot the around 500 lionfish. that made up the feast. The largest was 16 inches (42 cm,) long. In case you want to prepare some fish yourself a proven recipe is below. Happy hunting…. and cooking, G.D.

Breaded Lionfish Nuggets 4 oz lionfish Flour 1 cup liquid egg onaire’s Classical Music Board brought three wonderful musicians and an Panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs or crushed Club Social crackers B awesome singer for the last concert of the season on May 26. The program Salt and pepper was full of musical surprises with an eclectic mix of music. Cajun seasoning In three separate bowls, place flour, liquid egg and breadcrumbs. Cut lionfish into bite-size pieces and season with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Dip pieces into flour, shake off excess, then dip into liquid egg, and then into breadcrumbs. Submerge in oil heated to 325°F. until crispy golden brown.

Cilantro and Key Lime Tarter Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1 small pickle, diced small 2 tablespoons Key Lime juice 6 leaves cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons capers, chopped Mix the above ingredients in a mixing bowl. CMBB member Guus Gerritsen, advisor to Governor of Bonaire, Lydia Emerencia, Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready the CMBB, greets artist Wil Dykstra and and Lorraine de Souza attended the to serve. Rene Essink of sponsor Caribbean Homes. after party.

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A column to answer your Bonaire real estate related questions. Please email your questions to [email protected]

HOW DOES BONAIRE COMPARE TO THE estate market is slowly picking up, and REST OF THE WORLD? people from South America, where a number of countries are starting to im- e all have different reasons why prove economically, are showing more W we live on Bonaire; we are born interest in our island as well. We are here, we fell in love with the island, and therefore hopeful ,this development will perhaps on top of that with one of its resi- continue, so there is always at least one of dents, we need to be in the sun 365 days our direct markets doing well enough. of the year, or, if you believe in that, fate. So, where does this leave the real estate Fact is, we live here, or visit the island on market on Bonaire? Well, we believe, in a regular basis, and we need a place to the exact same position as our geographi- live. Since a home is the most important cal location: somewhere in the middle. investment that most of us will ever The real estate bubble has never really make, we are regularly asked about the been given a chance here on the island, Bonaire is beautiful, and somewhere in the middle of the world’s real estate market. developments in the real estate market on due to the conservative approach of our This is a view from one of the properties Sunbelt has for sale. Bonaire in comparison to the rest of the banks, which will hardly ever finance world. 100% or even more of the purchase price limited. Most of our sellers are selling in We see this as a chance for both buyers The position of our island automatically of a property. In addition they have set order to cash back on their investment to and sellers. Buyers now can be critical, attracts residents and visitors from at least strict rules on the percentage of income improve their cash position, or because compare many properties, and really buy three continents: North America, South one is allowed to spend on mortgage pay- they are getting older and can no longer their perfect piece of paradise. While sell- America, and Europe. And,, just by ments. The most important effect of the travel as often to Bonaire, or simply be- ers now have a good chance of selling, as chance, these are all very important mar- real estate bubble on Bonaire therefore is cause they would like to move on to their long as they price their property right. kets to tap into from here on Bonaire. It due to foreign banks providing top heavy next real estate venture on our island. This to us is a sound basis for a healthy also means that if we play our cards right, mortgages on properties outside of Bon- That is why, after a value decrease that real estate market on Bonaire, and a secu- we can always benefit from at least the aire, allowing the owners to use that cash set in around the end of 2009, at the mo- rity, for prevention of a real estate bubble ones that are doing well at that moment. value to purchase property here. ment we see real estate prices stabilizing. on Bonaire. Corine van der Hout Over the most recent years, both the So yes, indeed, there are some property Due to this value decrease, and the fact North American and European economies owners here on our island, that would like that property owners on Bonaire needed a have not been doing so well. However, to sell their property on Bonaire, to solve while to adjust to this, the number of fortunately for us here on Bonaire, this some of their issues that were created by sales have decreased, which has increased was not completely simultaneous. By the over financing property elsewhere in the the inventory of what is for sale right signals that are reaching us, the US real world. However, that number of sellers is now.

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Page 10 Bonaire Reporter- June 8-22, 2012 the disease. Consult other doctors and spare the patient’s life. DIALYSIS CENTER BONAIRE Mrs. Shalena asked me to take her pic- he new dialysis opportunities in cember 2005 how sick she was, and how ture at the Dialysis T Bonaire, are a blessing for sick she nearly lost her life. She had to stay in Center ,so we can people . Patients don’t have to travel to Curaçao for 2 months, finally returning to understand what she Curaçao for the treatment, because now Bonaire in February 2006. After that, had to under go three the island’s13 patients, are treated in a Shalena had to travel to Curaçao three times a week. modern well equipped center. times a week to dialyze. I ask Mrs. Maite But of course is not a matter of not In February 2012 Fundashon Mariadal Snijder(57) head wanting to have such kind of treatment at San Francisco hospital, opened a Dialy- officer of the Dialy- for certain patients, but is a must. From sis Center, so her and 12 other patients sis Center permis- the experience of one patient ,we got to don’t have to travel to Curaçao any more. sion. She is an ex- know and understand how she ended-up Dialysis will be taken care of in Bonaire perienced Bonairean, being a dialysis patient. and after your treatment you can go back who worked with I interviewed Mrs. Shalena Balentin to work ,or if you feel sick the specialist dialysis patients on (50) who works at the public library and will give you a sick leave letter. Curaçao, Aruba, has three children. As she tells it, “she This sickness is not a very pleas- Netherlands and is always had problem with high blood pres- ant .First, Shalena has only one kidney now on Bonaire. She sure and in 1986 Shalena started having that is not working properly ,so dialysis is is in charge of whole kidneys problems. Shalena had a stone in the option. Second, you can’t drink too center. Only with the one of her kidneys, and over time the much liquid, because you don’t have the patient’s permission, problem persisted ,and she lost one kid- kidney to filter the liquid and convert it was I allowed to take ney in 1990. She was left with only one into urine. Third, you need to use lots of pictures of the pa- kidney and had to use medication, plus medications. Fourth, your diet needs to be tient .But of no other Shalena Balentin, dialysis patient being supervised by her house doctor and regulated by a dietician. Fifth, you need patients. the nephrologists in Curaçao. In 2005 to be under the control of a cardiologist Mrs. Snijder tells me that the Dialysis Shalena Balentin experience. And of Shalena got very sick. Her body began and nephrologists. Sixth, you need to Center dialyze 13 patients (10 women and course, every patient has his/her own ex- swelling and for four days in a row she sleep well and limit your activities. three men) a week from Monday through perience how of they started dialysis. went to the doctor in pain. The doctor Seven, your whole life and the life of Saturday. Three CAPD (Continue Ambu- We now have an thought it was just her blood pressure your family changes. You need to have a lante Peritoneale Dialyse) a kind of belly idea how the Dialysis again. Shalena was sent to the hospital, very supportive family to cooperate in all dialysis; these patients still need to go to Center works. Just but nothing could be done to ease the your needs. Shalena general advice is to Curaçao for this treatment. The Dialysis make sure you take pain. Then, on a date she’ll never forget, eat healthy, and do not have to many al- Center in Bonaire supervised these pa- care of your health, she made an emergency trip to Curaçao. coholic drinks. Don’t smoke, and get tients that need to go to Curaçao once a Don’t neglect it. When she got to the hospital in Curaçao enough sleep. Be on guard of your health; week, to be dialyzed. In cases of emer- the specialist realized that her other kid- don’t take your health for granted. Story & photo by Sio- gency they will be sent to Curaçao right mara Albertus. ney was failing, and that she needed to be For the house doctors: be alert to your away. So we got to know about Mrs. operated on immediately and had to be patient’s problems, don’t be negligent. If dialyzed. the patient needs specialized care, send Shalena’s life was really in jeopardy. for it right away. Don’t make evaluations She never can forget on that 6th of De- on your own , if you are not specialized in

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BANK RETAIL ORCO Bank, offers one-on-one attention, personal banking. Each client is a Benetton, world famous designer clothes available now in Bonaire at prices person, not a number. less than those in US. For men, women and children. Office in the historic building at Kaya Grandi 48.

BARS SECURITY Zazu Bar at the Harbour Village Marina, is all you expect in a great bar. Special Security Services, will provide that extra measure of protection Super bartender, quality drinks and friendly service. Plus Bonaire’s only when you need it. Always reliable. Rum Bar– over 50!

BEAUTY PARLOR STORAGE Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials and facial waxing. The Storehouse , (Mangazina in Papiamentu) offers Secure Storage for Vehicles, Household Items, CARS AND BIKES Diving and Sporting Gear, Business Files or Inven- De Freewieler, sells bikes and all kinds of bike accessories. They do profes- tory. Across from the northern hotel row. sional repairs on almost anything on two wheels. Have your keys made here too. SHIPPING DENTURE REPAIR Rocargo Freight, Air and sea shipments in/out of All Denture Lab—for the best denture care by an experienced profes- Bonaire. Customs agents. Professional and efficient. sional. Repairs while you wait. Next to Botika Korona on Kaya J. G. Her- FedEx agent. What would we do without their nandez. superb services?

WANT A LISTING IN THIS DIRECTORY? It’s still free for regular advertisers in The Reporter. Call Laura at 786-6518 SPAS/GYM for more details. Bon Bida Spa & Gym, World Class fitness and health facility- Classes, top notch machines, train- ON and IN the WATER ers. Day, monthly or annual rates. Budget Marine, has what anyone with a boat needs, and if its not in stock they can order it quickly. You can also find special hardware for general use Face and Body Day Spa by Nubia. and components for solar and wind electric systems. Professional massage therapy, facials, reflexology, lymph drainage, Shiatsu, deep tissue massage and other body and facial Carib Inn, is the popular 10-room inn with dive shop and well stocked retail treatments store. Best book trade on Bonaire. Good prices on regulator repair, dive computer H.Q. SUPERMARKETS Carniceria Latino— Best BBQ on Bonaire every Saturday. Plus an excep- Dive Friends, has four dive schools and three retail shops so you always get tionally well-stocked supermarket featuring local meats and fish the best deals and can be assured of top notch training. Remodeled shop open now. TOP Supermarket— Conveniently located downtown at the old Culti- UNDERWATER VIDEO mara location. Featuring a complete selection in- ScubaVision - Pro video of your Bonaire vacation, above and/or below the cluding fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. water with a custom DVD by Bonaire’s top videographer, Hendrik Wuyts.

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HOME CARE Bonaire Second Home Care, can handle all the needs of second home MADE ON BONAIRE owners on Bonaire including inspection, management and cleaning. Semper Kontentu goat cheese. Ask for it at restaurants and look in the markets. Lovingly hand- PARTY PLACE made. Mugs now available. Tropical Rancho, is where you go if you want to dance to Latin rhythms in a friendly, safe atmosphere. It’s open late and in town VARIETY STORE The Tung Fung Store, is a great asset to everyone on Bonaire because it PHOTOGRAPHER stock so many things we want: clothes, hardware, food, auto and bike sup- Bonaire’s creative video and still photographer for the wedding or other plies. If you don’t see it… ask for it. They probably have it. important events in your life. ScubaVision, Kaya Grandi 6, See website scubavision.info or ScubaVision on YouTube WATER TAXI Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di Amor. Hotel or downtown pickup The only water taxi to Klein Bonaire with an easy on/off built- RADIO STATION in ramp Mega FM—Radio entertainment all day 101.1, “Feel The Music” Sponsors of the Bonaire Jazz Festival A Directory listing is free for regular advertisers in The Reporter Call Rose at 795 0110 / 795 0318 or Laura at 786-6518 for information

Page 12 Bonaire Reporter- June 8-22, 2012 Ben & Harrie Acoustic Guitar Duo day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR EVENTS at Spice Beach Club, 6-9 pm, Eden Rodriguez. • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Beach Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Have Questions About Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts Thursday of the month at 8 pm at for residents and local people. Tel. 717 Bonaire Real Estate? Fridays Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. -8489, 540-9800. Happy Hour Crafts Market at Wil- For more information call 510-0710. • We Dare to Care Park children’s helmina Park, sponsored by Bonaire Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, Ask The Reporter –email: playground open hrs 1:00 pm - 7:00 Arts and Crafts Association. 5-9 pm. 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach [email protected] pm entrance fee 1.00 per child & 1.50 FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Resort in Peter Hughes meeting room per adult. Saturdays open for free. upstairs above the dive shop. All Ro- Closed on Sundays. Monday -- Touch the Sea -- Dee tarians welcome. Tel. 785-0046. •Kas di Arte—Ongoing exhibit and Scarr, honored as a member of the Toastmasters Club meets every two Tuesday, June 12 CIEE Lec- sale of work of different artists. Tem- Women Divers Hall of Fame conducts weeks. For more information call Cru- porarily closed Bonaire's Touch the Sea programs of sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- ture :"Coral-algae phase personalized dive guiding. She presents tinez Beck, at 786-2953. shifts: insights in the mecha- Saturdays a unique perspective on critters and nisms leading to coral decline •We Dare To Care Playground Ba- corals, plus an updated Bonaire lionfish CHURCH SERVICES zaar, Flea market tables are $10.00 report, every Monday when she's on- Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: and algal domination." by except first Saturday of the month island at 8:30 pm in the Aquarius ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plasa Wilhel- Rene van de Zande, when they are free. Open 9 am - 2 pm. Conference Center at Captain Don's mina; Sunday service; 10 a.m. in University of Utrecht - Call Marissa - 701 1103 Everything Habitat, Call 717-8290. Dutch for sale, old & new: household items, At CIEE, 26 Kaya Gob. De- Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday plants, baby things, clothes & shoes. tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an in- service; 8:30 am in Papiamentu/Dutch brot, 7 pm – 8 pm Food riot, BBQ. All funds go toward formative slide show: Sea Turtles of Children’s club, every Saturday from maintaining the Park. Bonaire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th 4:30 till 6 pm in Kralendijk,(annex of • Friday, June 15-Book Dedica- Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Wednesday in the conference room at the church.) Contact; Maryt- Market) 1st Saturday of the month, Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) [email protected] or Daisycof- tion at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, [email protected] next to Aquamarin School, 8 am to 12 BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS International Bible Church, Kaya noon. Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. Market) Last Saturday of the month about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Debrot. Sunday 9:00 am Worship ser- at Pakus di Pruga (Animal Shelter’s the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / vice in English; 10:45 am Sunday Garage Sale-see below), 8 am-noon 790-2018 school for all ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, be- Adult bible study class. 717-8377 for Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- hind the Catholic Church in town. Open more info or ride day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. [email protected] Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris 717-8868 Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk Café. Tel. 717-4989 Washington-Slagbaai National Park – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Papiamentu, 717-8304. Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- dustria, Second Saturday of the 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Saturday, June 23 Wings of month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make or 796 - 5681 Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 sure it’s on: Tel. 560-7539. ) Snacks pm. 717-4211. Support Concert, see page 11 and tasting of six wines for $10 per CLUBS and MEETINGS Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): person. AA meetings - every Wednesday at Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, • Soldachi Tours—See the real Bon- 7pm. 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his is a special alert. http://www.tnaqua.org/OurAnimals/Invertebrates/Cuttlefish.aspx T This lovely black and white span- iel, Viola, needs to find a loving owner fast. She’s a darling pup of only about six months old, but she’s a “people dog,” not a “dog’s dog.” Consequently she would be so much happier living with an appre- ciative owner, rather than in a pen at the Bonaire Animal Shelter with other more rambunctious dogs. She’s more of a lady. Her previous owner, who had to leave the Jellyfish bloom island to go back to the Dominican Re- public, obviously treated her well and cared for her, as she looks beautifully groomed. Of course, Viola is in perfect health and has been examined by the vet. The adoption fee includes all that, plus sterilization and even an identity chip so that she can be identified even if she is lost. You may meet Viola at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday esearch is being done to mimic lopods by looking at how the protein through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 marine animal camouflage for receives light and transfers the visual pm. Tel. 717-4989. R high tech materials signals to the skin. It will take time, but WWW.BonaireAnimalShelter.com. Viola and Heleen Scientists are in the process of looking the final goal of the research is to de-

at the camouflage of different marine velop materials that will allow soldiers and equipment to camouflage with any SHELTER NEWS CAT CRISIS – TOO MANY CATS. animals, and are trying to mimic it for human use. Two scientists in the United background. Abbey Elmer , Edited by Can you help as a volunteer, espe- So many kittens have been brought into States were awarded a large grant from Caren Eckrich cially in the Cat Cage? Since three of the the Shelter lately or dropped off in the the Office of Naval Research to develop current volunteers had to leave there’s a Kousa di Bestia (animal cage outside the materials that can mimic the ability of Abbey Elmer is an environmental science big empty space and need for volunteers. Shelter). We do love them all, but when marine animals such as cephalopods to major at Drake University in the United Why volunteer? According to some who there are too many it’s a problem. The camouflage themselves. Cephalopods States and stud- work at the Shelter: “There’s no need for Shelter can accommodate only 25 cats – are invertebrates that include cuttlefish, ied abroad dur- Prozac if you take care of cats. They put a comfortably, safely, and health wise. So – octopuses, and squid. Cephalopod skin ing the spring smile on your face and make you happy!” there’s a campaign to Neuter Your Cat – contains opsins, a type of light sensing 2012 semester at And that’s the way others have felt For Free. Just bring it into the Shelter and the CIEE Re- protein that functions in the eyes and who’ve worked at the Shelter – sometimes they’ll take care of the sterilization, at no search Station in allows the animal, such as a cuttlefish, to for years - until they had to quit for health charge to you. If you have cats that just Bonaire. She instantly change its skin color and pat- reasons or because they had to leave the stop by, bring them in too. The Shelter loves the island of tern in order to communicate with other island. You may be assured that your life would like to “close the barn Bonaire and cuttlefish or to hide from predators. will be enhanced by these comical and door” (sterilize the cats) “before the horse hopes to return to Scientists call it ‘smart skin’ and are entertaining little creatures. gets out” (before the cat gets pregnant) do research here. trying to mimic the protein in the cepha- Laura DeSalvo

The Bonaire Animal Shelter second hand store needs donations of household Items, appliances, clothes, furniture, and anything else you want to get rid of. Call Paul at 787-0466 or Dabney at 717-3949 to arrange for them to pick up your donations.

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June *to find it... just look up Aries (Mar. 21- April 20) New interests, tionship can be difficult to define. SYZYGY AND METEORS projects, and learning endeavors are fea- Libra (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You are begin- tured in June, dear Aries, and these may ning a year-long trend in which opportuni- come about due to professional pressures or ties to travel, study, and otherwise expand challenges. Career shifts can be sudden. your personal horizons are likely to present More contact with family, siblings, and themselves, dear Libra. Teaching, writing, friends is pleasurable and helpful. This publishing, promotional activities, travel, month, you begin a year-long trend in which legal matters, and studying are all well- teaching, authoring, and communications in starred in the period ahead. However, this general can bring great benefits to your life. month you could be facing some challenges Your work could involve more short trips or balancing the needs of a partnership and the commuting, or you might work more heav- demands of family. You can be pulled in ily in the communications industry. Look many different directions with less time to for opportunities to expand your knowledge pursue your own personal goals. Tame rest- and skills set. lessness and tend to your responsibilities as Taurus (Apr. 21- May 21) This month, best as you can. you begin a year-long trend that brings more Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You are begin- oomph to your earning power, dear Taurus. ning a year-long trend that brings more sup- A significant gift or bonus may come your port from others, financial gain, and way. This is a good time to work with finan- stronger opportunities to grow a deep rela- cial institutions, go for a raise, or apply for a tionship, dear Scorpio. Your sense of secu- loan. You may need to curb an inclination to rity or wealth can increase through a rela- overspend, however. You have opportuni- tionship with a partner. Sources of income ties to increase your income through educa- might also come through counseling work tion, travel, or by expanding your reach/ or the handling of others' finances and re- audience in business during this period. This sources. This month, however, your sched- The Boötids' radiant month, some backtracking is necessary. ule may be hectic, particularly on a social ky Park visitors got to see syzygy in across the sky) north-northeast of Arctu- After the 27th, you’re ready to push your level, and there can be some challenges S action— the alignment of the Sun rus. The Boötids' radiant (above chart) is plans forward. organizing your finances. Sagittarius and Earth with a third celestial object — in the northern sky early in the evening Gemini (May 22-June 21) This month, (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) This month, avoid risky which ranks among the favorites of many and high in the northwest at midnight. you begin a fabulous year-long trend this financial moves, dear Sagittarius. Unsettled astronomy enthusiasts. On June 4th they The highest hourly rates occur a few month that boosts your self-confidence and money matters may need your attention saw Venus pass between the Sun and hours before dawn. The predawn hours brings personal opportunities to advance now. While close relationships can be tricky Earth. This was Venus’ second solar tran- offer the best viewing because that's when into your life, dear Gemini. It can be easier until after the 27th, you are beginning a year sit in the past eight years, but the last one our location will face Earth's direction of to find a close relationship, and for part- -long trend that brings great energy for until 2117. Observers nearly everywhere travel. In essence, Earth will be running nered Geminis, a partner has their best inter- forming or enhancing warm close relation- except eastern South America and western into the meteors. ests at heart and is especially supportive. ships and partnerships, whether personal or Problems that have been holding you back business-related. Good publicity may come Africa ,could watch at least part of this The Boötids shower usually is a weak in the past, are likely to lift in the year your way. Resolutions are likely to be found rare and historic event. one, with rates around 10 meteors per ahead. It’s not the best month for lending for long-standing problems in relationships. Following the transit, Venus moves into hour, but it has been strong at times. One money or collecting on loans. Capricorn (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) While work the morning sky and pairs with Jupiter in such outburst happened June 27, 1998. Cancer (June 22-July 22) Your private can involve some minor frustrations until some spectacular predawn scenes. The Skywatchers observed hundreds of mete- life is especially animated in June, dear after the 27th, dear Capricorn, you are be- evening sky has its own charm, with Mer- ors streaming out of Boötes ,over a few- Cancer. You are beginning a year-long trend ginning a year-long trend in which you can cury on display during twilight and Mars hour period. Earth had encountered a that brings great benefits from helping oth- improve your working life considerably. and Saturn prominent after darkness denser part of the meteoroid stream. The ers, volunteering, and other forms of ser- Work tends to be very available to you, and falls. Meanwhile, Pluto reaches opposi- years 1916, 1921, and 1927 also saw me- vice. Spirituality is strong and your innate possibly too available at times, so that you tion and peak visibility, in late June. Al- teor activity way above normal. More compassion is highlighted. However, you may have to choose between alternatives or though you will need a telescope to see recently, another nice display occurred in could experience conflict between the de- you could take on too much. Overall, how- the distant world, its position near a rela- 2004. mands of a partnership and the demands of ever, work is likely to be very rewarding. As tively bright star makes the task of finding career this month. Finding a balance be- well, health is likely to improve in the year it a bit easier than usual. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT METEORS tween the two, instead of pushing or rebel- ahead. Home life may be unsettled in June, June 21st marks the morning of the June ling against either, is the challenge now. but should calm down by July. Most visible meteors lie within 120 solstice, the start of summer north of the Leo ( July 23-Aug 22) This month, you Aquarius (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) While your miles (200 kilometers) of an observer. equator. are beginning a year-long trend that brings romantic life may be on the tricky side until Meteors become visible at an average The Boötid meteor shower could put on great energy and many benefits to your so- after the 27th, dear Aquarius, you are begin- height of 55 miles (90 km). Nearly all a nice show June 23, The moon is just cial life, dear Leo. Wonderful opportunities ning a year-long trend that brings wonderful burn up before they reach an altitude of past new phase and the sky will be dark can arise for new friendships and through opportunities to boost your social life, ex- 50 miles (80 km). for most of the night,. current friends and connections. Some of plore your creativity, and find new avenues No known meteorite has been associ- you may find romance through friends, for entertainment and self-expression. For Streaking swiftly across the sky, motes ated with a meteor shower. (That is, no groups, and associates. Some might bring some of you, a friend could turn into a roof dust burn up as meteors. Although shower meteor has ever survived its flight creative energy or skills to a group setting. mantic partner, or could introduce you to Earth constantly sweeps up interplanetary through the atmosphere and been recov- However, some drama is likely with a friend one during this cycle. Even so, watch for a dust, our planet runs through a slightly ered.) this month, which is likely to be resolved tendency to misplace your faith in someone denser trail this month. Named after the this month. The typical bright meteor is produced after the 27th. Romance is emotionally- constellation from which the meteors ap- Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You are begin- by a particle, with a mass less than 1 gram charged and exciting in June. pear to radiate, the Boötids peak June 23, ning a year-long cycle in which your home and with a size no larger than a pea. Virgo (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Although career three days before the Moon reaches its matters can be tricky this month, dear life is set to improve considerably, dear full phase. The average total mass of meteoritic Virgo, you’re beginning a year-long trend Pisces. You may be working from home, The northern constellation Boötes, the material entering the Earth's atmosphere that will boost your professional life, and with family, or in real estate and domestic Herdsman is easy to find because the bril- is estimated to be between 100 and 1,000 your reputation, to new heights. This can be fields during this cycle. While it’s a strong liant orange star Arcturus, marks its base. tons (91,000 and 910,000 kilograms) per a time of career advancement and success in cycle in which to invest in real estate and in Arcturus ranks fourth-brightest of all day. business. Business-related travel or the your home, this month, idealism may cloud nighttime stars. To find it, first find the The hourly rate on a "non-shower" reaching of a wider audience is possible your judgment. There may be some tense Big Dipper, and follow the curve of the night, is approximately six meteors per during this cycle. Your status is set to undercurrents or conflicts over money that Dipper's handle away from the Dipper to hour. change for the better, and a family member disrupt a friendship in June. Relationships dazzling Arcturus. A meteoroid enters the atmosphere at could receive an honor. However, this are lively and moving forward. From the The radiant — the point in the sky velocities between 25,000 and 165,000 month you may be dealing with temporary 19th forward, romance and recreation figure where the meteors seem to come from — mph (40,300 and 265,000 km/h). problems with cash flow. A romantic rela- strongly. Baldev Bhatia lies about 30° (one-sixth of the way Michael E. Bakich

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