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Bonaire/Kralendijk – passing, the smallest-ever lion fish was caught.) The photo- n Sunday, May 12, about 20 experienced volunteers graph shows the bunch of tired and satisfied volunteers after O joined the activities of the Fishing Line Project, a divi- the recovery dive. The author, more or less in the middle of sion of the STCB (Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire). They the photo, held firm by STCB Coordinator Mabel Nava, dis- met at the Dive Inn, one of the many locations of Dive plays the broken plate with the smallest lion fish ever. But Friends Bonaire, which provided free air fills to the SCUBA let’s take life seriously. But not too seriously. After the recov- divers, to plan a major elimination of discarded fishing line ery dive all volunteers were invited for a tasty sandwich from the Town Pier area. lunch aboard the Freewinds. Sue Willis from the Fishing Line Project had finally re- Good job, volunteers! Thank you, Freewinds. And thank ceived permission from the Harbormaster and the cruise ship you again Dive Friends Bonaire for the supply of free air, the Freewinds to remove as much new or newish fishing line as location and fresh water to rinse the diving gear. We pre- possible from the underwater world. sumably can’t save this world, but at least we can make it Weather conditions and water temperature were optimal– better. Let’s continue tilting at the windmills.  hardly any current and perfect visibility. The contents of a Story & photo by J@n Brouwer huge bucket of used fishing line was recovered. (And, in This Week’s Stories Caribbean islands. The Prime VVD Party Established on Bonaire 2 Minister will visit Aruba, Cura- New Power Plant Owner (Contour çao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Global) 3 Eustatius and Saba. Hearing and Vision Foundation Between June 3 and July 5, (Fundashon Kuido pa Bista I Oido) 5 9th ProKids Windsurfing 6 interviewers from the Central Marion Wilson Obituary 7 Bureau of Statistics (CBS) in Making Music (Mixing Board) 7 the context of the Omnibus Goat Cheese Recipe –Spinach inquiry (OMNI) will start to Salad 7 interview previously selected Tourism History #8-The History of the persons on Saba, St. Eustatius Regatta part 2 8 and Bonaire (BES islands). Ebo Domacasse-First Regatta Win- The purpose of this research is ner 9 to gain an insight into the social Prison Mural With a Message 10 Hans Els, Gerard van den Tweel and Wil Verhoeven Parke Playa Pabou, “retraction” 10 esearch conducted by In- situation of the population of the Taste of the Caribbean Dream R stitute for Marine Re- BES islands This involves issues Team 11 sources and Ecosystem Studies such as health, housing, safety,  The VVD became the first Dutch political party to for- Save the Marine Park –Petition 11 Imares of University of Wagenin- communication and spending mally establish itself on Bonaire. The VVD is Dutch Prime Happy Birthday Karen van Dijk 11 gen in The Netherlands showed time. Minister Mark Rutte's right wing party. Letters to the Editor-Washington Park that the mangroves at Lac Bay The omnibus survey is con- On Saturday 18 May, supermarket tycoon Gerard van den Airport, Supermarket Monopoly 12 in Bonaire are seriously pol- ducted every four years. It is the Tweel and two other individuals founded the VVD branch on the Goat Cheese Recipe (Yogurt Mango luted with litter. The study was first time that this research takes island. It was registered by notary Kenneth Arends. The branch Smoothie) 12 published on the university’s place on Bonaire, St. Eustatius Kite Ride Bonaire 15 will enable the VVD to efficiently campaign on Bonaire. Most Table Tennis Federation and Rank- website. and Saba. likely, the VVD will participate in the insular elections in spring ing 17 The problem is mainly caused For more information: Centraal 2015. On 22 April, the Netherlands VVD gave its permission to Guest Editorial—What’s My Name 17 by rubbish coming from offshore, Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS- establish a Bonaire branch. Departments either blown by the wind or Caribisch Nederland); Kaya A dozen people have already signed up to join. Gerard van den Flotsam & Jetsam 2 washed ashore. The researchers Gobernador Debrot 67, unit Tweel will serve as the chairman of the VVD Department Bon- On the Island Since (Patricia Schut- suggest seeking a solution to the 203’Tel.: +599-7178676 Pinzon) 4 aire. Van den Tweel owns the Van den Tweel Group, including problem especially internationally Email: Helmets On Wheels (Suzy Peters) 6 Van den Tweel Supermarket and BHG, which sell Albert Heijn at the source, rather than only [email protected] Picture Yourself– Muscle car in Miami, symptomatically by removing the products on Bonaire. Recently, Van den Tweel also become the Florida, USA 12 Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 13 waste owner of Warehouse Bonaire. He now owns the three largest Classifieds 13 supermarkets on the island. The other board members of the new political party are Hans Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset THE HAGUE--The Dutch Times, Moon Phase 13 Audit Chamber is critical of the Els (general secretary) and Wil Verhoeven (treasurer). The Bo- Shopping & Dining Guides 14 financial management of the nairean executive committee of the VVD party will consist of What’s Happening, Masthead, 16 branches of some Dutch Minis- three board members together with 10 supporting members for Pet of the Week (Wiesje) 18 tries in Bonaire, St. Eustatius district representation. The new party has announced that a strat- Shelter Volunteers Gather 18 and Saba. The Chamber will egy and a plan to organize a recruitment drive and to keep Bon- Did You Know? Mantas 18 therefore carry out an investiga- aire's population informed of its plans. VVD Bonaire plans to Bonaire Sky Park (Summer ) 19 The Stars Have It (Astrology)FLY19 tion at the ministries in the Carib- meet with VVD Netherlands in July for further discussions. bean Netherlands this year.  Belkis Osepa How to contact us The Audit Chamber has de- It is important then to know Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- tected “problems” with financial how you can contact the police. that he/she deserves a compli- aire is south of the hurricane belt book. Press “Like” management at the branches of Soon a brochure on this will be ment: Send a letter or card to the and has not experienced sustained the Ministries of Education, Cul- available in three languages. address above or use the compli- hurricane force winds according Letters to the Editor: ture and Science OCW, Social You have or see an emer- ments form on the website. to weather records. However, the [email protected] Story tip or idea: Affairs and Employment SZW gency, when every second You have a question: island’s shoreline is vulnerable to [email protected] and Public Health, Wellbeing and counts: Call the emergency line - To your ‘barioregisseur’/ the sea swells generated by dis- The Publisher: Sports VWS. 911. This number is free. neighborhood police officer tant hurricanes. [email protected]

You have a tip (can be done - Via the Internet on the website Box 407, Bonaire, THE HAGUE—Bonaire- anonymously): It is very impor- www.politiecn.com, choose the Last week a couple from Dutch Caribbean born former governor of Bon- tant to pass on what you have "Online Service" button => I Aruba had the first same-sex Phone 786-6125, 786-6518 aire, Curaçao and the Nether- seen or heard in the commission have a question wedding on Bonaire, legal on Available on-line at: lands Antilles Frits of a crime. This can be done via - by telephone and then call the the island now that it is now www.bonairereporter.com Goedgedrag, will become ex- the website www.politiecn.com general access number of the part of The Netherlands. Printed Every Fortnight, traordinary Member of the Dutch (button 'Online service' => I have police 717 8000 or 715 8000 Aruban Jean Ardley Baiz (43) On-line every day, 24/7 Council of State where he will a question / comment), but also and Nolbelto Miguel Torrealba Next edition printing on mostly focus on Bonaire, St. through the anonymous tip line of US Consul General Valerie (30) of Venezuela came to Bon- Sunday, June 10 Eustatius and Saba. the police + (599) 717 7251. Belon will shortly leave her post aire because gay marriages are Story and Ad deadline: Goedgedrag (61) will be a You want to report a crime: on Curacao to continue her career not allowed yet on Aruba. Friday, June 7 member in extraordinary service That can be done personally at in the US Embassy in Suriname. at the Department of Advice of the police station and in special AMSTERDAM--The Don- males will be castrated and released the Council of State. He will have cases, you may also report a Did you feel the earthquake key Sanctuary in Bonaire has back into their natural habitats. The a special role in the advising of crime with an officer at your earlier this month? On May 15 a started construction of a new females will remain at the sanctuary law proposals for the islands. home. Currently it is not legally magnitude 5.0 quake occurred at feeding area with financial sup- possible to report a crime online. a depth of 30 km below the sur- port from the International Fund WILLEMSTAD--Harry Bela- THE HAGUE--The Dutch Please remember to bring your ID face, at 6:29:17.0 UTC. Its geo- for Animal Welfare (IWAF). fonte will give the opening speech to the police station. graphical location was 12.09 N ; economy remained in recession IWAF donated €5,000 to the titled “The Confirmation of Commit- in the first three months of this 73.30 W, or 73 km NW of Río- sanctuary, which provides a home You have a ment for Peace, Sustainability and year, contracting 0.1 percentage Complaint: You can use the hacha, Colombia, about 525 km for most of Bonaire’s donkeys. Brotherhood for All through Music” point compared with the final online complaint form. This can west of Kralendijk. The construction includes build- at the Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festi- quarter of 2012, according to be found on the website ing a feeding area needed for the val (CNSJF) on August 30 and 31. national statistics office CBS. (www.politiecn.com) in the Colorado State University 500 animals that live on the The American-Caribbean singer, 'Online services' button => I have hurricane experts Phil Klotzbach premises. It was designed origi- songwriter, actor and social activist, a complaint or compliment. You and William Gray forecast in nally to care for 100 donkeys. Dutch Harold George “Harry” Belafonte can also write to the Chief of their early April report enhanced Marina Melis and Ed Koopman, Prime Minis- (1927), also called the “King of Ca- Police of the Dutch Caribbean, activity for the hurricane season who started the sanctuary about ter Mark lypso,” had an interest in Bonaire in PO Box 360, Kralendijk, Bonaire, 20 years ago, have also submitted Rutte leaves with 18 named storms, of which the 1960s and has a Bonaire Dutch Caribbean Netherlands. a plan to the government of Bon- The Hague on nine will become hurricanes neighborhood, Belnem, named after Compliment: when one of the July 13 for a and four of those will become aire to capture all the remaining him. one-week visit employees of the Police Force major hurricanes with winds 150 wild donkeys, including (Continued on page 3) to all six Dutch acted so well that you consider over 111 miles per hour. Bon- many pregnant females. The

Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2)   On Saturday, June 22, there will be “sustainable market” - Boneiru DURADERO -with water as the central ontour Global, an interna- theme. It’s at Wilhelmina Park, 10 am-2pm. tional energy concern You are invited to participate if you produce C with offices in 17 countries and a local product such as plants, seeds and owner of 33 power plants in honey or homemade products such as jams, various part of the world, has juices and chutneys. Other products which bought Ecopower in Bonaire. conserve, store or process water, such as The management of the electric- water savers or ecological cleaning can be ity plant at Karpata was taken sold. Participation is free and tents and ta- Helmin Wiels over as of Wednesday, May 15, bles are provided. Register at in the presence of Commission- www.boneiruduradero.org. Call Sharon Bol On behalf of the population of Bon- ers Burney el Hage and James at 700-9374 for more information. Exhibi- aire, Island Governor Lydia Emerencia Kroon. Regional CFO of Con- tors should set up their stands between 8 and wrote an open letter in connection with tour Global, Stefan Dijkers, 9:30 am. the funeral of slain political leader made further announcements on Helmin Wiels. the purchase. The local com- The Hair Affair beauty shop is mov- Besides extending her heartfelt sympa- Commissioner Burney el Hage congratulates pany is now named Contour ing from next to Little Havana to Kaya thy, she also expressed the wish that the Stefan Dijkers of Contour Global. Global Bonaire. Grandi next to the Chamber of Commerce killing of the politician will give the Commissioner Kroon at left. The parent company has 1,650 office. Visit them for great service and strength to build up a Bonaire free of ha- employees in total and focuses check out their new and modern salon. tred. on generating energy worldwide in its 33 electricity and has no reserve margin. Elec- According to Emerencia, Bonaire is power plants. Its most significant operations tric service on Bonaire has been unreliable Can you believe it? Mamma Mia! on aware of the historic significance of what are in Africa, South America, Europe and particularly when there is no wind. Bonaire. Live, on stage at the SGB audito- happened. “It’s the first time in the history the Caribbean area. However, it will take at least a year before rium with an all-star (local) cast, June 7,8,9 of the islands of the Kingdom in the Carib- Contour Global already manages several this can be done. No mention was made of at 8 pm, with a matinee on Sunday at 3 pm. bean area that a parliamentarian in office power plants in the region, including in Gua- the power plant at the former Radio Nether- Ticket are $10, $12.50 at the door and $7.50 was murdered,” she wrote. deloupe and St. Martin (the French side). lands transmitter site which Bonaire ac- for kids under 12. Tickets at El Mundo, Last weekend Curaçao police issued its “Bonaire is especially interesting for Con- quired for $1. SGB, Addo’s, Flamingo Bookstore, Van seventh press release on the status of the tour Global because of the combination of Contour Global said that apart from the den Tweel Supermarket. investigation into the murder of Weils, wind energy and conventional generators. considerable investment to expand and the who was a member of the Curacao Parlia- The company masters the various techniques presence of an international integration team Taste of Bonaire at Wilhelmina Park, ment. According to the report, police re- of generating power including solar and of experts, not much will change for the Friday, May 31, from 6 to 10 pm. Sample ceived 65 tips so far via the special tele- wind energy; hence the interest in taking management and local personnel for the the cuisine of Bonaire’s restaurants. Music phone numbers made available. Related over Ecopower,” said Dijkers. time being. The existing plant will remain and entertainment and a relaxed and deli- arrests have been made but direct suspects He continued, “A considerable investment intact and the current staff and plant man- cious way to spend an evening. have not been named. is necessary to expand the power plant at ager are to stay on. Dijkers stated that rates Police spokesperson Reginald Huggin, Karpata, to bring it to a higher level and will remain unchanged for the time being. Welcome back to Caribbean Homes, confirmed that -contrary to some media meet the standards of Contour Global.” The “Using a combined approach with WEB another top Bonaire real estate agent, as an reports- two confiscated vehicles haven’t company says they will invest $1 million NV we hope to eventually improve service advertiser. Pass by their waterfront office to been released. One of them matched the into upgrading the facility. The expansion to customers with the expansion and better check out their listings.  G./L.D. description of the gold colored KIA used at has priority because the existing power plant operation,” said Dijkers.  the time of the murder.  G./L/ D. can hardly meet the increasing demand for Press release/G.D.

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Patricia at work, showing a light box, a tool ($135) which together with its con- Robert and Patricia Schut tents ($409 for 1st level) is used to stimulate children with bad vision -which the foundation desperately needs. the TV and I control the temperature with Rob also found a new job. He’s now the my air-conditioning remote! The conse- concierge at the Liseo Boneriano, Havo/ met Robert on the internet much over a long period of time before we quence is – and it’s not a problem for me - VWO high school.” “I started almost two “I through Facebook. He was a FB finally met. I was nervous, but it felt good that I am only seeing Dutch shows now years ago,” Robert says, “and it’s the nic- friend of somebody I knew and that’s how and familiar.” like ‘Vermist’ (Missing), est job I’ve had in my life! Every day is we started talking. The first time was in “I also thought it was very nice,” ‘Spoorloos’ (Lost and Found ) and what I different and full of surprises. The chil- March 2009, but then I got too busy. Patricia says, “and I liked him and he met call ‘the cow-people’ (Farmer looking for dren always ask me ‘How’s ‘Amor’?’ However, when Robert appeared in June my family. But, to me it was like we were a wife) – I love that program! meaning Patricia of course, and when I again we got reconnected. From then on it friends. I wasn’t sure yet; I wanted to I have gotten used to the island - to the say something bad about her jokingly, went fast; soon enough we were talking come to Bonaire to see how he lived and donkeys running around the house and the they all jump on me: ‘How dare you! You seven days a week! how his dogs were… as he had no family roosters singing at 4 in the morning and to have such a beautiful woman!’ I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and I on the island! the scooter rides I get from Robert, like I “We both have jobs that we love,” moved to the States to study when I was That same year I came here to visit. It was a 15 year old… Patricia says, “and for me life is simple; I 18. I studied psychology and got my Mas- was dusty and hot and the mosquitoes had When I first arrived here, I took the don’t have a commute and there is no ter’s in social work. When I first gradu- an appetite for me. But then it became an training to become a tour guide, and I en- stress. I go to work with my car. I bought ated I started working with the farming experience and fun. I felt much more for joyed it tremendously. It gave me the op- a bicycle, but after half a block I was community – usually Mexican immigrants him. And another time that year, when I portunity to get into contact with other about to faint, so the Dutch way is not for – and there I set up a school drop-out pre- me! I love all the languages people speak vention program. The experience inspired here. I mean, where in the world do they me to continue my education and once I’d “I love all the languages people speak here. I mean, tell you all at once, ‘have a good day and a made that decision I got my Master’s. good week!’ It’s a nice challenge at my Then I started working with families and where in the world do they tell you all at once, ‘have a age with all these languages. Yesterday I children and people with psychiatric prob- good day and a good week!’ It’s a nice challenge at my went for the first time to my Dutch classes lems. I was working at psychiatric hospi- at the Venezuelan institute. I do under- tals and at partial hospitalization programs age with all these languages..” stand Papiamentu, but I still make mis- and it affected me in such a way that for takes. as long as I live I feel I should be thankful visited him again, I met both his daughters people and to learn about the island. I like We’ve travelled together to Holland and every day because I can live my life to the who were studying and living in Holland. the history and I like the music and I feel I got crazy at the markets in Amsterdam. fullest. And my son, who lives in Oregon and is a lucky to be surrounded by friendly people, We stayed at a farm and we saw lots of So, I worked and worked and worked hippy, has also come a couple of times to because when I came here I didn’t know cows and sheep. We went in the summer, and then I had my son Adrian whom I visit us. anybody but Rob. A few weeks ago, in July and the last three days it was 13 raised with the help of my family. For The fact is, Rob likes his island and I Robert’s daughter, Tessa, was visiting and degrees Celsius (55.4 Fahrenheit). We years life went on like that until Adrian knew that he was not going to move to the she noticed. She told me, ‘How good to were freezing and I wanted to come home, became 13. All of a sudden he was look- States or Venezuela. It was more feasible see that you already know so many people because now this is home and when the ing for a boyfriend for me and every male for me to come here. Well, then he pro- here!’ plane landed at Flamingo Airport I was teacher at his school was a potential candi- posed and we got married in June 2011. In my free time I still do some tours now ever so happy! date! Nothing happened. But what did It has not been easy with the paperwork and then, but one year and four months Next plan is to walk the Santiago de change was that I’d always been with my of my legal status. We went through some ago I started working at Fundashon Kuido Compostella pilgrim’s route in Spain with son and it seemed like from one day to the hard times, but now everything is much Pa Bista i Oido, a foundation for the blind my sisters and together with Robert I hope next he wanted to be independent. He better. The mosquitoes have lost their taste and the deaf, for people and children who to go to Surinam, because that has been went out to the movies and he didn’t want for me and it is so nice to wake up every have vision impairment or who have hear- Robert’s wish for a very long time. I am me to drop him off in front of the school morning to a warm cup of tea and cinna- ing difficulties. I’m working there as a looking forward to travel with my hus- any longer. He wanted to go to parties by mon cookies.” She smiles. “Every morn- youth rehabilitation therapist and I really band anywhere! We have a new begin- himself. When he was 18 I thought, ‘You ing I have someone who brings it for me. enjoy going to my job every morning. I ning. It’s not always easy and you have to know what? I did a good job – I kept all He is a very good cook, but most of the enjoy being of service to the community work on it 100% every day to make things the bad guys away from the house!’ And time I am cooking now, and when I go to and again I am learning. It’s an incredible happen. But we do love and respect each then I was ready to meet Prince Charming the supermarket he carries my bags. I did field. We offer a lot of information and other and we worry and care about each in the form of my Facebook friend Robert! that for years, all by myself, and let me when it’s about their children we give other and also we’re Ha! Ha! tell you that’s not fun! It’s very nice to education to the parents and we are there pushing each other to During the time I met Rob on Facebook have somebody who is patient with me, for them. We teach the adults how to be do better. I wish for I was working with dialysis patients as a and you know, he even put air- independent and how to stay independent many, many years social worker and living in Miami. The conditioning in the bedroom and hot water and we support them in finding a job and together with my first time we saw each other was in Cara- in the shower – all for me – even though how to remain employed when they are sweetheart – my love cas in February 2010.” Robert says, “I he used to be the anti-airco man! losing their vision, for instance. We also Robert.”  liked her immediately and it felt like we In order to avoid fights we have come to have a social worker. I am lucky to work Story & photos by had known each other for a long time. I an agreement: He handles the remote of with a very dynamic staff that is willing to Greta Kooistra suppose that was because we’d talked so go the extra mile. 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Carla Jimonez and the Braille typewriter

The team: Nelly David, Roethleen Eisden, Genara Silberie, Tina Jimenez, Nor- Wednesday a number of clients get to- loud music children should wear earplugs man Warner and Patricia Schut. In the foreground Carla Jimenez gether and we give them general informa- to prevent hearing loss. This year during tion about what’s going on in society and Karnaval we worked on that together with also useful tips how to manage on their Youth and Family. And then there are sev- his year in December, Fundashon Our building is located at Kaya Mgr. own in daily life. eral illnesses, like high blood pressure and T Kuido pa Bista I Oido (Foundation Niewindt # 3, next to the old office of Dr. We also give information about where diabetes, which can cause blindness and for Care for Eyesight and Hearing) will Dorville and we’re open from 8 am to 4 our clients and their families can go for these are the most common causes on Bon- have existed for 30 years. Up until a few pm. Our foundation is partly subsidized by assistance and subsidies, and we provide aire. Here, the people tend to wait to seek years ago the foundation was mainly fo- ZVK (the healthcare insurance office). For information to other healthcare institutions, help until they are blind. It is a process and cused on organizing activities, outings and the rest we depend on donations and funds. like Kas di Kuido (the nursing home) and one must be checked every two years. And occupational therapy for deaf and blind At the moment we are working with 174 FKPD (the foundation for handicapped people should look for help instantly the people and those who are visually and/or visual handicapped people and 24 who people) on how they can improve their moment they notice their vision becomes hearing impaired. have hearing disabilities. And there are 98 care for clients who have visual or hearing worse. Go to the doctor or come here! Our people on the waiting list. The majority of disabilities. Because in general their staff door is open for everybody. People can However, by the end of 2011 everything our clients are 30 and older. Here we call is not trained to work with these people; come here with their questions, but we also changed and the foundation has become people up to 24 years of age, ‘youngsters.’ it’s a specialty. go with them to see the eye doctor if they fully professional. According to director Lately we’re getting more young people. We’re now working on setting up don’t dare to go alone, because they don’t Genara Silberie, the social worker and the Sometimes it runs in the family, but it can courses for these institutions and all other want to hear the bad news, but also to give secretary were hired in 2011 and in 2012 be congenital as well. interested parties on how to provide opti- support to the clients and their family. the therapists were employed. The therapists make the appointments mal care for people with visual and hearing We also ensure that children with visual ‘”Our purpose is,” Genara says, “to give with the clients beforehand. Then they go disabilities. We also have established a or hearing disabilities are guided at school. care to blind and deaf people and people to their house where they give mobility working group through Public Body Bon- We have a young lady here, who is now who are visually and/or hearing impaired training to the clients. We call that DLA, aire, of which we are a member, and from 25, but who went blind because of diabetes in such a way that in spite of the fact that daily life activities, such as cooking, clean- that group we advise on the accessibility of at a young age. First she went to school but they have this handicap they still can func- ing, doing laundry and going shopping – all public buildings on Bonaire. Also we then they couldn’t do anything for her any- tion independently in the community. The everything one needs to live independ- have a Facebook page and we’re working more and they sent her home. This week foundation has three therapists in perma- ently. For instance, our therapist Patricia on a website. we have an appointment with MBO nent employment; two of them work with goes to people’s houses to give training in Of course we also work on prevention. (middle professional education) to have youngsters and one works with older peo- using devices like a liquid indicator or At schools we give advice and recommen- her written in at school again. Patricia will ple. We also have a social worker who magnifying glasses. dations, like a child should wear sun- go with her to see which aids she needs for gives guidance and support to all target We also give computer lessons, Braille glasses from an early age because exces- the school. groups. We have a secretary/executive lessons and mobility lessons, like teaching sive UV radiation is - besides from aging - Our social worker, Roethleen, took a assistant, and there is Nelly, our interior the client to walk with a white cane. We another major contributor to developing special job coaching training through caretaker who works here half days. offer group activities as well. Every cataracts. Also during local festivities with (Continued on page 13)

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he was an English school teacher who found her way to Bonaire via Hong Kong, S Kenya, Gibraltar and the Bahamas and became an important individual in our island’s tourism scene. Marion Wilson, slender, loyal, well-organized, efficient, fast talker and a self-described Caribbean girl, passed away peacefully at 3 am on Wednesday morning, May 15, following a Lolymar Sanchez presents a music mixing board to Bilha Thomas and Ilona Burgers long struggle with cancer. of Jong Bonaire on behalf of Caribbean Sea Foundation of Aruba. The board will be Her almost 25-year-long Bonaire career, used by Jong Bonaire for sound control at events and also in training young people to about half her life, began as retail manager mix and record audio presentations. and dive instructor at the Divi Flamingo resort. After spending two years in that he Caribbean Sea Foundation of education. Donations to Caribbean Sea position she went to work as the dive op- T Aruba has donated a sound mixing Foundation can be made to Account erations manager at Great Adventures Bon- board to Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire. #43231575 RBC (Aruba).” aire at the Harbour Village Beach Resort. The board will be used for sound control at Jong Bonaire is very pleased as this ex- She stayed there for the next 11 ½ years events and also in training young people to pands its musical capabilities that now in- and during that time was elected to the mix and record audio presentations. clude a recording/editing/mixing studio, a board of directors of BONHATA. She had Caribbean Sea Foundation is the organ- drum band that will compete in the Rotter- two stints working for BONHATA inter- izer of the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival in dam Battle of the Drums at Somer Karna- rupted by the start-up of her own company Aruba which is held in October. Erik val, traditional krioyo instruments and in 2002, “Bonaire Sales and Marketing.” Eman of the foundation said, “Our group other musical programs. Her serious illness and surgery hindered tries to help young people with musical Jong Bonaire is the Youth Development her, and after she parted company with talent to develop and learn. The foundation Center of Bonaire serving the island’s BONHATA, she contributed her skills to plans to award scholarships for musical young people since 1998.  Press release help several other businesses on Bonaire, including The Reporter. The lifelong single person, who once swore she would never own a dog, wound up adopting four. Two survived her and will be adopted by friends. Marion’s mother, Vera, a familiar face on Bonaire, and her sister arrived from Eng- land to take part in the celebration of Marion’s life along with her many, many friends, last Saturday, May 25th at the Kanti Awa on the sea-side.  G.D./ Greta Koo- istra

In lieu of flowers you may make a dona- tion to the Animal Shelter Bonaire saying “donation Marion Wilson. She loved her ani- mals. For those living off-island go to the web-site www.animalshelterbonaire.com. You will find a button on the right-hand side at the bottom of their home page saying “Support Bonaire.” Click and fill out the form. Be sure to click on “Animal Shelter Pro- ject”. For local donations : Animal Shelter Bonaire MCB account number 102.378.00 or RBC account number 23.10.139.

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PART 8 - THE HISTORY OF THE REGATTA, SECOND PART

came his succes- sor; he had been coordinating the windsurfing department of the regatta since 1985. With his “Manon Ser- vices” company, he introduced Roy Bottse professional managing to this sailing event that grew larger and larger every year. In 1987, the Bonaire International Regatta Foundation was created, allowing the board more financial scope. The govern- ment, however, retained its influence in Overall Yachts Winner of the 2007 Copa Niki Tromp, with Governor Domacassé the board and in the financial manage- and members of the Tromp family. ALM's Valdemar Marcha with young ment. Byron and Niki Tromp Roy Bottse remained race director until 1995. He proposed that a windsurfer from instrumental in the success of the Bonaire iki Tromp remained Mr. Bonaire Bonaire, Elvis Martinus, take over. From International Sailing Regatta. N Regatta from 1971 until his sudden 1995 Elvis directed the races on his own, In 1992 Toontje Nicolaas, a local politi- death in 1992. He combined the duties of with the help of a new team of officials. cian and member of the board of the Lions director of the Bonaire tourist office, Re- In August 1992, Niki Tromp flew to Club, took over Niki Tromp’s work. In gatta coordinator and member of the Re- Curaçao on his way to Venezuela for the that same year, the Regatta office was in- gatta race committee. Annual visits were promotion of the 25th edition of the Re- augurated – the Kas di Regata on the made to the sister islands and to yacht gatta. Upon arrival at the Hato airport, he Boulevard, overlooking the site where the clubs in Venezuela to promote the Regatta. became unwell as the result of a heart at- Regattas are held. As the coordinator of the Bonaire Regatta, tack and he passed away at the moment In 1993 it was Judy Diaz, a genuine he was working on this special project that he arrived at the hospital. Niki Tromp Bonairean lady, who became the successor almost all year round. Henk Dreijer and was just 54 years old when he died and he to Niki Tromp. Elvis Martinus and Judy Cees Siebesma were his race directors for had been the Regatta coordinator for 20 Diaz embodied the fulfillment of Niki many years. Siebesma held this position years. The 1992 Bonaire Regatta had lost Tromp's dream, namely two young Bo- until he left the Bonaire Regatta race com- its general coordinator. A challenge trophy naireans in charge of the operational side mittee in 1988. Plaza Resort's Bous Scholts with Re- for the overall winner of the yachts divi- of the Bonaire Regatta. Judy Diaz served gatta Coordinator Judy Diaz sion, the Copa Niki Tromp, doubles as an In 1989 Roy Bottse from Curaçao be- annual tribute to this great man, who was (Continued on page 9)

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Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 Tourism History (Continued from page 8) as Regatta coordinator from 1993 until 1997. Byron Tromp, son of Niki Tromp, took over as the Regatta co- ordinator in 1998, also repre- senting the Bonaire Sailing Foundation (BSaF). Elvis Martinus and Byron Tromp went on to lead the Bonaire Regatta into the 21st century. As the sailing re- Senior yacht captains: Angel, gatta with the longest history Jan, Henry, and Karel at the 2008 Regatta in the Caribbean (it cele- brated its 45th edition in 2012!) it went through many The finale of a Parade of Nations changes. Up to 1994, it was organized from Playa Lechi and from the Sunset Beach Caribbean, like Ivo van Dooren ments, just to name a few. Organizers, Hotel. In 1995, it was relo- (Curaçao), in charge of rating and judging; officials and sponsors enjoy themselves at cated to the Plaza Resort for a Alfred Koolen (St. Maarten), CSA Offi- the annual Working Boat Parade. few years. It returned for one cial Measurer and also in charge of rating; Last, but certainly not least: the Bonaire year to the Sunset Beach Hotel Hernan Salcedo (Colombia), Head Judge; Regatta also includes a popular, week-long before making its final move and, me, Evert Bongers (Aruba), MC and festivity: the Regatta Festival. Its organiza- to the current location: the Race Announcer from the tower in front of tion is coordinated by Byron Tromp who “Kas di Regata” at the Playa the Kas di Regata. A special place in the describes it in his own words: “There was Pabou waterfront in 1999. committee has been occupied for years and never a time that I remember that we did New categories were added. years by a wonderful lady from Curaçao, not all look forward to this festive celebra- Windsurfing, in which local Militza ‘Icha’ de Palm, who was in tion with music, food, dancing in the youths excel at top world charge, among a lot of other things, of the streets and the good cheer that filled the level, was organized both at scoring and the publishing of the results. A island.” Sorobon and in the Kralendijk long list of Bonairean volunteers can be The Festival yearly attracts crowds of Bay. The youngest partici- seen at the starts and finishes, handling visitors from the neighboring islands, con- Icha receiving trophy from Elvis and Byron for 25 buoys and anchors, registrations and fi- pants set sail in their tiny Op- years of being a volunteer tributing to fully booked hotels and thus to timist boats and the locally nances, safety and rescues, too many peo- the island’s tourism industry. ple to name them all here. favorite category is the one of On its way to the celebration of half a participation of local Fishing Boats has Microboats, propelled only by the wind A few years ago, Elvis Martinus de- century of Bonaire Regattas, due in 2017, also become minimal. But, while regattas and the shouts of their owners, captains cided to withdraw from the organizing the legacy of the ‘Velia’ and the ‘Sislin’ world-wide see their numbers of partici- who are forced to stay behind. Other cate- committee, handing his position over to a lives on, thanks to the tireless efforts of pants dwindle significantly and often are gories saw their numbers dwindle: beach young and ambitious race director from organizers and sponsors. no longer on the calendar, the Bonaire Re- cats have been absent for many years and Curaçao, Viktor Wijnand, who lived on  Evert Bongers the number of yachts has declined, both gatta is still going strong, maintaining sat- Bonaire for a few years. He now serves as Source- due to the absence of participants from isfactory numbers of participants over the Principal Race Officer. years, thanks to the addition of new cate- www.bonaireregatta.org Venezuela as a result of the political situa- Side-events have emerged in the course tion in that country and due to stricter gories. of the years: the All-Nations Flag Parade, Still to come:Airport/ regulations imposed the past few years by Since 1995, the organizing committee the Swim to Klein Bonaire, the Youth Airlift and the National custom authorities in Curaçao. Sadly, the includes sailing experts from all over the Football and International Softball Tourna- Parks

From the story :Hubert Domacasse, the Man Called Ebo. By the ®Wicked Mind's Eye of Capt'n don/ ©Feb 18 1999 come up slowly, but most important never, never hold young Bonairean called Ebo stood your breath. Just tilt your A fascinated as he watched two grey head back and breathe out haired lady tourists, older than his own slowly, kinda like whistling. grandmother, don steel tanks and dive gear, Several years later, Ebo pull down their masks, lock arms, and walk had logged some hundreds of confidently down the old boat ramp to dis- dives. A visiting scuba in- appear into the sea. structor diving with Ebo was Born to the sea, Ebo sailed before he horrified to learn that he had could walk, swam with the agility of a fish, never had proper SCUBA and dived, breath holding, deep into the instruction. Ebo smiled, reefs, often without mask or fins. Naturally knowing that he had more at ease in the water, no part of the sea than triple the instructor's Captain Don and Ebo –more recently brought him fear, but SCUBA seemed to time underwater. Nonethe- impose a caution that kept him from learn- less, Ebo Domacasse became the first certi- harm or incident. ing the art. Until... these grandmothers... fied diver on Bonaire. Capt'n Don wasn't As a sailor, Ebo became a hero in 1968 In 1967, Ebo Domacasse was in many certified until five years later. when he bested Capt'n Don in a sailboat ways the heart of the old Flamingo Beach It was not certification or instructor status race that won him 27 cases of beer. It was Club, a family resort built out of the remains that propelled Ebo into the throngs of the the birth of the now famous Bonaire Interna- of a WW II internment camp. A trusted As well as being a great sailor, Ebo Doma- developing diving industry but his phe- tional Sailing Regatta. employee, Ebo was often administrator, casse was Bonaire’s nomenal compatibility with the reefs, fish Ebo Domacasse, a diving pioneer, was waiter, boatman for water skiers or fisher- first certified dive instructor and the sea. It was as if a new aquatic Tar- awarded two reefs in his name, Ebo's Reef men, and then bartender. As natural as Ebo zan had moved into the oceans of his fathers and Ebo's Special, as a gesture of respect was with the sea, he was equally at ease had touched a nerve. to take charge. His aim had never been less and love from other guides as well as from with international guests and visitors of all Not long after, Ebo donned his first tank than total conservation. With compassion his diving guests. Ebo, with his quiet ways kinds. Ebo had observed the shenanigans of and simply taught himself SCUBA. Having for his charges, over the years he guided and relaxed manner, has given so much of this crazy Capt'n Don and his divers for been through that self teaching route him- innumerable divers through his virgin reefs, himself to the building of Bonaire's re- years and had virtually watched the birth of self, Capt'n Don thought it most natural, and relaxed but with a constant awareness. Few nowned underwater image. the Caribbean diving craze, without any sign simply cautioned Ebo: Never do two tanks historians know of his remarkable record of of a real desire to learn to dive. A hidden back to back. Pull this 'J' rod when you run unsung numbers of safe entries into the reefs It has been an honor to dive with you, reserve held back a desire for compressed out of air to give you enough air to get to the as a shepherd to literally thousands of visit- Ebo. Captain Don/ air breathing, but now these grandmothers surface, but don't trust it. When it fails, just ing divers who ventured with him without

Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 Page 9 his new stunning 30 meter long mural on the wall of the prison in the parking be seen by all. Conch, which once were prolific in Lac and an important source of T lot next to the post office was designed and painted by Bonairean artist, Ady food, have been all but depleted by people taking the small, immature conch which Figaroa. He was assisted by Marlon Wanga. haven’t had a chance to lay eggs. One of the conch project’s aim is to educate the pub- It was commissioned by STINAPA as part of their conch protection project in Lac lic about leaving the conch in peace to grow. Bai and took about 18 days to complete. With the suggestion of STINAPA staff mem- Ady’s mural shows his view of Lac Bai and Playa with the sea in the foreground, all ber, Diana Sint Jago, the site in the middle of town was chosen so the message would nature to be protected, above and below the sea. Laura DeSalvo

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Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 Page 11 way. I just don't get it. Is our government set on a dis- aster course for its own inhabitants? Isn't it supposed to serve its people? Dennis Lensink

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Dear Editor, We all know Van den Tweel has bought Warehouse. And last week owner Gerard van den Tweel himself Opinions expressed are those of the writer, not established a branch of the Dutch VVD political party necessarily those of The Reporter on Bonaire. While specific details of the supermarket sale are not NEW AIRPORT AT WASHINGTON SLAGBAAI generally available, one might wonder what is in store for the customers and employees of Warehouse as well

as all island shoppers. Before the van den Tweel mar- Dear Editor: kets and Warehouse opened Bonaire residents all I would like to ask for a permit from Bonaire's Ex- shopped very well on the island, but we and especially ecutive Council to build a new airport in the middle of newcomers now find these markets important for our Washington Slagbaai National Park. I would also like food shopping needs. to build a new hotel next to it with a couple of pools, What effect will this consolidation have on market golf courses and tennis courts. Of course this will af- prices? fect nature and the peace and tranquility of the national Reportedly Warehouse has reopened as a “bargain the grocery market in Curacao with two Albert Heijn park. But given the fact that Curacao Mining Company outlet.” Will the name be formally changed? Will it no stores and has a strong presence in Aruba having ac- has been given permission to dig out building material longer carry the many popular non-Dutch products? quired the Ling and Sons supermarket. Combined with by blasting in Washington Park (see Bonaire Reporter And, of greater interest, will Warehouse (or whatever three large stores here on Bonaire (Van den Tweel also May 3-17- 2013), this tranquility will be lost anyway. it’s going to be called) still give its customers the owns the BFG wholesale market) his collective buying Now you wonder why I would like to build a hotel? benefit of the 8% tax reduction in food exemption that power should be great. Will the result of these savings Well, the government thinks this is really necessary, was effective January 1st of this year? In a survey be passed on to us, their customers? Will its bottom because even Sunset Beach, next to Spice (Eden done by the Consumers Union (Unokobon) of 13 local line solely benefit or will its customers share the sav- Beach), one of the few great, beautiful, car accessible supermarkets, Warehouse passed on 75 – 100% of ings from volume purchasing? beaches with shade and a sense of privacy, will soon these savings as opposed to 25 – 50% passed on by We have asked for answers but none have been forth- be divided in three parts on which yet again hotels will van den Tweel. coming and requests for interviews with management arise with all the beach chairs and costs that go with The lower prices offered by Warehouse were an im- have been unsuccessful. it. And all of this, despite the fact that the building of portant factor in shopper loyalty. Do the Reporter’s readers have any more observa- at least two hotels on this island has been stopped half- It appears that Van Den Tweel strives for control of tions or comments? Scared Shoppers

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Must rent June 1 Pls course – we need funds. We do have We’re working on it!  Greta Kooistra call after 6pm. 717-4435 Braille translators and typewriters, but we ——————————————— need Braille keyboards for computers and For more info you can visit us at the of- UNFURNISHED HOUSE FOR portable light boxes to stimulate children fice or phone: 717-5765 or mail: genarasil- RENT at Belnem, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with bad vision. Such a light box costs [email protected] large kitchen, back porch and front porch, 220 and 110 volt in all rooms, corner- We move almost anything on wheels house with big garden, drip system, lots of Disabled vehicles, wrecks, farm, road privacy, with hot water, airco and ceiling Sudoku Puzzle Sudoku Solution equipment, towing, and more. fans. Rent-price includes garden mainte- nance. House-phone: 717-2698 Mobile Call Mack- Road Service 700-9601 phone: 785-9900

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Check out Auto City Bonaire for the widest selection of new car brands on RESTAURANTS Bonaire including Chevrolet, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Subaru. Used cars too. Bistro de Paris— Waterfront location at the Harbour Village Marina. Su- Complete service department. Hertz rentals. perb menu, genuine French dishes in a waterfront ambiance. Airco if you want it. BANK La Balandra at The Harbour Village Resort offers Bonaire’s most spec- ORCO Bank offers one-on-one attention, personal banking. Each client is tacular setting. Superb cuisine, top notch service. Eat on the deck or with a person, not a number. your feet in the sand. Office in the historic building at Kaya Grandi 48. Pasa Bon Pizza—Bonaire’s quality pizza-Best ingredients, best baking and BARS best taste. Great salads and lasagna too. Eat in or take away. Zazu Bar at the Harbour Village Marina is all you expect in a great bar. Super bartender, quality drinks and friendly service. Plus Bonaire’s only RETAIL Rum Bar– over 50 types! Benetton, world famous designer clothes available now in Bonaire at prices less than those in US. For men, women and children. BEAUTY PARLOR Bona Dea is Bonaire’s newest Caribbean life style shop featuring good taste gifts, apparel, shoes, accessories and home décor Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials and facial waxing.

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 local build- ing crew, he said “I was very im- pressed with the enthusi- asm and skills the local young- t is almost June 17…the start of the first sters showed I Heineken Kite Ride Bonaire, an inter- during the national kiteboard event with the best pro- building.” fessional kiteboarders from all over the Further he world. Kite Ride has invited the Pro riders stated, Christiaan Zweers aloft to Bonaire to show their moves and stunts “Having Building the ramps at the SGB High School on sliders and obstacles. Ruben Lenten is such a warm not only one of the well known kiteboarders welcome and meeting all the people in- worldwide but also involved with the or- volved made me feel at home here in the ganization of this event on Bonaire. From 17 to 22 of June pros and the wildcard event from Atlantis Beach to Spice Beach Caribbean straight away, and I can’t wait to winners will show their stunts and move on Club where there will be an all day party! put on a real show with my kiteboarding Ruben Lenten “Master of Extreme” is one the floating obstacles close the coastline of friends.” of those who brings kiteboarding to the Bonaire. It will be a event not to missed. LOCAL INVOLVEMENT The foundation Kite Ride reaches out to limit. Everything is about Higher, Faster and The local youngsters are really important local youngsters in every possible way to extremer. His goal: “to go to the outer limits Not everybody can compete on a slider/ for the Kite Ride foundation. Without their involve them in the organization of such a of this sport, together with best kiteboarders rail set up to attract all kiteboarders. To help it wouldn’t be possible to host this professional event, working together and to of the world.” make the event a playground for all riders competition. They made the obstacles and show them the importance of sports, motiva- Besides Ruben Lenten other international and disciplines there are more and different the drawings and helped in all organiza- tion and willpower. It will also give them name will come to Bonaire like: Rick Jensen disciplines for all levels. During the RIDE tional parts. the opportunity to get attracted to the kite- (GER); Aaron Hadlow (UK) ; Billy Parker WITH THE PROS a small group of riders board sport and their heros. During the (USA); Bruna Kajiya (BRA); Jake Kelsick will be assigned under the supervision of Every Saturday the kids worked with their preparation time the Foundation gave free (ANT); Lewis Crathern (UK); Sam Light one of the international riders. The Interna- teacher to make four floating obstacles. An- kiteboard lessons so that we will have local (UK); Lewis Crathern (UK) tional rider will give his team advice on how other division of the school (art class) made champions in the upcoming years. To make to compete and at the end of the session the designs with a free impression of the sure the kids can continue to kiteboard we Not only the pros but also “New” talents each team will have to perform a cool show. sponsor logos and painted the obstacles. choose Jong Bonaire as a charity for the get the opportunity to show their moves on With the HANGTIME competition on The kids with their teachers (Dennes Bek- Downwinder. We will raise money for kite- Bonaire. In the last few weeks everybody Monday June 17 we will fly as high and as kenk and Willem Cattersel) started in Feb- board lessons for the youth of Jong Bon- from around the world had the opportunity long as possible. ruary and every Saturday from 8.30 am till 3 aire, hopefully to breed new talent and fu- to make a video and earn a wildcard for this And everybody can join the CHARITY pm they worked to make a professional ture champions. event. The Wildcard winners are: our very DOWNWINDER the last day of the event slider park. A small group of young volun- There will be a schedule and more in the own Bonairean Christiaan Zweers and June 22. teer students can be proud of all the work next edition of The Bonaire Reporter.  Steven Akkersdijk (NL) ; Hendrick Bur- The downwinder is open for everybody, they are doing. When Ruben Lenten, the Press release gers (Aruba); Tobias Hölter (DE); Maciek windsurfers, kiteboarders, sailors, etc. We famous and number one kiteboarder visited Lewanoski (Poland); Marc Toth (Austria). all ride TOGETHER on the last day of the the island of Bonaire to meet up with the

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Bonaire Reporter- May 31-June 7, 2013 Page 15 REGULAR EVENTS corals, plus an updated Bonaire lionfish CHURCH SERVICES CLOSE-IN EVENTS report, every Monday when she's on- Protestant Congregation of Bon- • Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park island at 8:30 pm in the Aquarius Con- aire: Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts for ference Center at Captain Don's Habi- ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wilhel- residents and local people. Tel. 717- tat, Call 717-8290. mina; Sunday service-10 am in Dutch. 8489, 540-9800. Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday We Dare to Care Park children’s tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an infor- service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/Dutch. mative slide show: Sea Turtles of Bon- playground - closed due to lack of Children’s club-every Saturday from aire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th financing. 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the Wednesday in the conference room at Saturdays church.) Contact; Maryt- Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) • Open House at Semper Kontentu [email protected] or Daisycof- milk goat farm. Second Saturday of [email protected] the month, 8 am to 12 noon. 786-6950 BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS International Bible Church, Kaya •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ May 31– June 2—9th edition Market) 1st Saturday of the month, view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. ProKids Windsurfing, Sorobon. at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service See page 6 for more information next to Aquamarin School, 8 am to 1 the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 in English; 10:45am-Sunday school for pm. -2018 all ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible •Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage study class. 717-8377 for more info or Saturday, June 1— Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, histori- Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- cal home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, ride [email protected] -Kriabon Farmer’s market, day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador open 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- locally grown fruits, veg, plants, Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris Washington-Slagbaai National endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 herbs. Also jams, drinks, sweet Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. things, Kaminda Yatu Baku #55, on Saturdays or at the Shelter on the Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Lagoen Road weekdays. 717-4989 cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in next to Aquamarin School, 8 am– • 9015 or 796 - 5681 Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 1 pm • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine pm. 717-4211. Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- -Summer Sale and BBQ at the CLUBS and MEETINGS Assembly of God (Asemblea di dustria, Second Saturday of the Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In Teak Outlet to benefit Bonaire rid- month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make AA meetings - every Wednesday at ers in the Aruba HiWinds windsurf 7pm. Phone: 786-4931 English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- sure it’s on: Tel. 560-7539. ) Snacks day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at Al-Anon meetings - every Thursday competition. Furniture, clothes and and tasting of six wines for $10 per 7:30 pm. 717-2194 person. evening at 7.30pm. Call 700-7751 or more. 10 am -5 pm 795-4779 Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services • Soldachi Tours—See the real 701-8728 Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- Bonaire and be transported back in Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, Sunday, June 2—As a precur- aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and time. Learn about the history, culture Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. sor to Dia di Arte (July 7) local and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- Contact: 786-2557. artists display their work at Call Maria Koeks for more informa- 4200 or788-2819 or [email protected] Chich’i Tan in Rincon, behind tion—796-7870. Prayer and Intercession Church, in Darts Club plays every other Sun- English. A full Gospel Church located •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, Satur- Rose Inn, snacks & drinks, 10am- day at City Café. Registration at 4, temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, days 2:30 pm Tera Cora ranch. info: 4pm. games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are 786-0150 nd th Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 held Sunday mornings10am-11:30am. June 7,8,9 —Musical Perform- Sundays Thursday of the month at 8 pm at Bible studies in English on Monday •Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: 717-3322 ance- Bonaire’s Mamma Mia at local food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. For more information call 510-0710. the SGB. Doors open 7 pm for The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Live music starts at 4 pm. Tel.786- Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, the 8 pm performance; for the 7210 days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Services Sunday matinee, doors open 2:30. Mondays Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting (Translation to English and Papiamentu Cost $10 now or $12.50 at the • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the heart room upstairs above the dive shop. All upon request) 10:20am- Sunday door, Kids, $7.50. Tickets at El of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Pri- Obersi 785-9446. Mundo, SGB, Addo’s Bookstore, Maria, 717-6435-best island tour mary held from 10:20-12 noon Visitors value Toastmasters Club meets every two welcome: Information: Call 701-9522 . Flamingo Bookstore and Van den • Meet the Captain Night at Captain weeks. For more information call Cru- Foundation Fountain of Living Tweel Supermarket Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close and sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- Waters, Centro Fuente, Service Sun- Friday June 21—Summer Sol- personal with Bonaire’s dive pioneer. tinez Beck, at 786-2953. day at Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in Papia- stice –more on page 19 The Captain will autograph your copy mentu and Spanish. For Marriage of his newest book Reef Windows.. Counseling, contact 717-2161. Saturday, June 22—- Bonaire Wednesdays Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de Paris Duradero Sustainable Market. Restaurant at Harbour Village Marina. 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What's My Name ? he 40- 45 War was BTTB photo T just over when my father got his first car from “the company.” It was a delivery van, a Ford Anglia, painted on both sides with four happy-looking cooks of different heights. The broadly smiling gentle- men with their cook hats were carrying plates with colorfully decorated pud- dings. Father used to work for a company that Internet photo delivered custard pow- der, vanilla sugar and custard to grocers and he enthusiastically neighbor Alfred regularly used to spend sold these products to the middle class the night on Klein Bonaire, against all Young table tennis players at chandlers. regulations. In this way Stinapa and he a recent weekend tournament His nickname was "the Pudding Guy," himself took care that his name will for- and my mother, as was predictable, was ever be connected to the smallest island in "the Pudding Wife." I was, maybe be- the Caribbean. t the general meeting of the Inter- federation has two main sponsors, Cicilia cause of the free and abundant consump- But Alfred has, as far as nicknames are A national Table Tennis Federation Motors, Maduro and Curiels Bank. tion of custard puddings, a fat little kid concerned, more on his conscience. He (ITTF) Bonaire was unanimously ac- During a recent weekend the youth and soon enough I was called "Fat Ted" gave many islanders a nick name, some- cepted as a full member. This meeting league tournament was won by Lars van by all my friends in the street. And be- times just to pester and tease them a little took place in Paris during the world table Veenendaal and Almahir Nicholas (U9 cause the bus company in Twente is and sometimes just to make fun of them. tennis championships. and U12 classes). Both players won the called T.E.T. in the end I was blessed When he was still going to the elemen- Membership means Bonaire can par- tournament with no losses. Both young with the forename and nickname tary school run by the friars, one of his ticipate in international tournaments, players are the sons of top Bonaire adult "Tetbus." friends was allowed to sleep over at Al- table tennis training, and have access to players. Almahir is the son of Almar- I was not very happy with the situation, fred’s. Alfred was still awake when he free IITTF Development material. Bon- Nicholas, the current No. 3 ranking in but there was a change when I started heard all kinds of sounds coming from aire can even participate in world cham- adults. Lars is the son of Erik van playing in a band. My friends thought that under the blankets of the bed next to his. pionships and Latin American champion- Veenendaal, the current champion of I was handy stroking the brushes over the They sounded a lot like farts. The next ships in the future. This is obviously a Bonaire and the No. 1 ranking. drum set, and on one of our posters with morning he said to his friend, “From now huge incentive for the players (both In the U9 class, eight players com- the honorary performance with Greetje on I'll call you “Pujachi” because you youth and seniors) on Bonaire. Also, this peted. Kevin Aulacio provided a re- nd Kaufeld, they wrote my name, "Gus Ger- kept me from my sleep last night.” And international recognition is an award for sounding surprise as a rookie to win 2 ritsing" on drums. Was I better off now? that 's the way it is up until today. In a the dedication of the new BTTB board place. The battle for third place was ex- "Lucky Gus" would have been more ap- select group of people, everybody knows consisting of Erik van Veenendaal tremely exciting, ultimately Duncan propriate. Around that same time I met a who “Pujachi,” or in other words, “the (chairman), Leo Domacasse Marsman won after breaking a tie. nice girl. She was from a neighboring Farter” is. Maybe it’s not so nice for the (Secretary), Rolando Davelaar More information about table tennis on village where everybody had a nick name. victim. I can sympathize with him be- (Treasurer), and members Junny Lopez Bonaire can be found at www.bttb.nu.  She was called "The Milk factory" be- cause of my nickname, “Fat Tetbus” from and Alfred Nicholas. The table tennis Press release cause of her -it's easy to guess - very my youth. feminine frontal appearance. The latter I During my stay on Bonaire, as far as liked, the former not so much. nicknames are concerned, I personally This might explain my more than ordi- did quite well. From Yellow Man I got nary interest in nicknames. Pester and the pet name, “Papa Bubi.” It was the satirical names, that's what they were! name of my Bonairean fishing boat, built Not something to be happy about. Espe- by Kador, a fisherman and boat builder, cially since there is a different way of all in one. I had borrowed that name from doing things. I envy people called Dudi, the tugboat of our island, the Bubi. I Dushi, Ronchi or simply Moppy, Popchi couldn't come up with a name in a jiffy or Doggy. These are pet names .They when the harbor clerk “Boei” Tromp don't hurt your ego, and your ego is even asked me for the name of the new boat slightly flattered. while registering at the harbor office. On Bonaire, giving a nickname is quite But who and what is really a Bubi? s common. Our island is like a small village A Bubi is a bird that I first saw at the community in which- just consult your end of our trans- Atlantic crossing on the phonebook - many identical names ap- beaches of the Aves islands, the last stop pear. In such circumstances, nicknames before Bonaire with about 30 miles still to are used to indicate, in a simple and fast go. way, what the identity of the person in- Of the Booby there are roughly speak- volved is. In a large number of Dutch ing two kinds of birds: the Brown Booby village communities, things are no differ- (Sula Leucagaster) and the White Masked ent. Booby (Sula Dactylatra) .The latter My neighbor Alfred also has a nick- sometimes has red feet and is crazy about name. He baptized himself "Yellow Man" squid and flying fish. because his dreadlocks reminded one of a I think that I am the “White Papa Bubi.” singer from Jamaica who had "King Yel- Our neighbor "Yellow low Man" as his stage name. It was Man" saw that distinc- Winston Foster, born in Jamaica in 1956, tive color white cor- an albino and a famous “dub reggae” and rectly. And it surely “dance hall” musician who was enor- feels a lot better than mously popular in the 80s. Furthermore, “Fat Tetbus” from the there is a dive buoy behind Klein Bonaire days of my youth.  with the name “Yellow Man.” That name Guus Gerritsen was given to the buoy because my

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iesje” is one of the most “W alert and adorable dogs Tumblr photo at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. Al- though a bit shy she’s very playful. She was one of the first to pose for the camera recently because she’s smart enough to know that there’s a very good chance of her getting adopted once her portrait appears in The Reporter. Her very soft coat is a little longer than a lot of her Shelter mates and she seems proud of it. Wiesje is about 3 ½ years old, past all the puppy shenanigans, and just ready to be a true companion to the right person. As the Shelter staff Spine detail says, “She came from heaven (really the drop off cage, but she’s such a darling!) See her at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Monday Manta through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. WWW.BonaireAnimalShelter.com and https://www.facebook.com/ “Wiesje” hat manta rays can move over 100 Tracking Transmitter AnimalShelterBonaire.  L.D. T kilometers just to eat? This group of marine mega-vertebrates feed at a depth of 50 meters or less and up to 20 kilometers offshore. They are found feed- ing in a variety of habitats including areas of upwelling (high nutrients) as well as low nutrient waters. It was discovered through a new tracking study that these groups tend to stay near some of the Car- ibbean’s busiest shipping lanes! Some of these large rays are caught intentionally for parts of their gills or to be used as bait in the growing shark fishery. Currently very small areas of their ranges lie within marine protected areas. More research needs to be done in order to establish accurate protected areas and to conserve these sea giants. Alexis Ferrera

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*to find it... just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen June 2013

SUMMER IS COMING ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your boss has caused this dilemma and you are arly in may be on the rampage and you cer- best to back away and reassess the situa- E June, three tainly don't want to be the one to take the tion. Don't let someone talk you into planets will line brunt of a bad situation. You may not parting with your cash unless you can up in our west- have the same ideas when it comes to truly see the benefits of doing so. You northwest sky for what you both enjoy. Take advantage of may want to have a heart-to-heart talk us to see; but we moneymaking ventures. Opportunities to with a close and trusted friend. Your will need to look meet new lovers will I come through lucky day this week will be Saturday. during the first pleasure trips or social events. Your SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Make half of the month, lucky day this week will be Monday. love, not war, and all will be fine. It's for two of them TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Get on time to let loose. Your tendency to over- will be in con- with your life. This is a great day to react could get you into trouble. Don't junction with the beautify your living quarters or to enter- overdo it. You need to enjoy your- Sun and therefore tain at home. Passion is about the best self. Your lucky day will be Saturday. invisible after way for you to relieve tension. Residen- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. June 16th. tial moves will be in your best interest. 21) Your knowledge and good sense On June 1st, Jupiter, Venus, and will put the Sun at 73 1/2 degrees above Your lucky day will be Saturday. will help more than you think. Listen to Mercury will form a straight line angling the southern horizon at noon. This marks GEMINI (May 22-June 21) You may the advice given by those with experi- to the upper left from twilight’s glow at the official start of summer, be confused regarding your love life. ence. Your ability to ferret out secret the horizon. The lowest, Jupiter, will be at As the sky darkens in June, Sat- Relatives may play an important role in information will lead you to an inside –1.9 magnitude; the middle one and the urn is the other planet that can be seen, your personal life. You must follow your scoop on an amazing financial deal. brightest, Venus, will be at –3.9 magni- nearly halfway between the southern hori- desires and dreams. You should be pro- Money can be made if you use your in- tude; and the uppermost, Mercury, will be zon and the zenith. It is nestled among moting your ideas. Your lucky day this genuity. Your lucky day this week will at –0.3. The constellation Gemini will the stars of zodiac constellation Virgo all week will be Thursday. be Tuesday. be seen nearby, sitting atop the trio and summer. Saturn makes a great sight — a CANCER (June 22-July 22) You will CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. just to the left of Mercury, and will come real treat to the eye —— for those sky- have a problem with your boss if you 20) Your attitude is changing rapidly into view as twilight fades and the sky watchers who can look at it through a haven't done your job. Concern yourself and your plate is overloaded. Don't get darkens more. The three planets will span telescope. Its beautiful rings are without with legal matters and formulating con- involved in expensive entertainment that about 9 degrees of space, from Jupiter, up rival, but decent sized scopes will reveal tracts rather than finalizing your objec- involves gambling. Use your energy and left to Mercury, which is about as several of Saturn’s multiple moons. tives. Try to address the real issues in wisely. Help if you can, but more than much sky space that one can cover with a Coming up now in summer’s first order to turn things around. Your com- likely it will be sufficient just to listen. clenched fist held out at arm’s length. month in the northeast sky is the asterism munication skills will bring you popular- Your lucky day this week will be Satur- Jupiter will be invisible to us by June known popularly as the Summer Trian- ity and increased self esteem. Your day. 15th, but Venus will appear to gain alti- gle. It consists of three first magnitude lucky day this week will be Saturday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You tude slowly all month as its orbit takes it stars, that can be connected in a triangle, LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Listening can will profit from home improvement pro- around the Sun. On June 25th Venus will each one found in a separate constellation. be more valuable than being a chatter- jects and real estate deals. Visit friends form a straight line with Gemini’s two The brightest and highest up is Vega, in box. Be discreet about your personal life or relatives you don't get to see very brightest and uppermost stars, Castor the tiny constellation shaped like a paral- or whereabouts. Be mysterious. Try to often. Situations could easily get blown and Pollux. Meanwhile Mercury will lelogram, called Lyra the harp. Below concentrate on research and acquiring out of proportion if you have made un- appear to gain altitude for a few more and left of Vega is Deneb in Cygnus the information that will be of value in your reasonable promises. You can avoid days, reaching its peak on June 12th, swan, and then below and under Cygnus, chosen field. Try to keep your opinions hassles by sticking to your work and when it will be 12 degrees above the hori- we can see Altair, in Aquila the eagle. to yourself. Your lucky day this week refusing to get involved in gossip or idle zon, 40 to 75 minutes after sunset. On During the summer months this bright will be Wednesday. chatter. Your lucky day this week will be June 10th a slim crescent Moon may be asterism will ride up and high up near the VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You may Saturday. seen just 6 degrees to the lower left of zenith, and then descend in late summer be experiencing emotional turmoil in PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) You'll Mercury. This will help direct one in and all through the fall toward the north- regard to your mate. Avoid getting find love and you'll get into tiptop shape spotting the innermost planet in our Solar west horizon. Indeed, the Summer Trian- trapped in internal disputes. Try to curb at the same time. Don't let the erratic System. gle can still be seen low in the northwest your bad habits. You are going through a behavior of someone you live with inter- Summer Solstice occurs on June sky in the weeks just before Christmas! period of questioning. Your lucky day fere with your professional performance. 21st this year; at precisely 1 pm, Sky Park After a New Moon on June 8th, this week will be Saturday. Remember; talk to them, not at them. Time. This places the Sun at its highest 1st quarter will be on the 16th; Full Moon LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Don't take Changes in your home may be alarming point above the horizon for all northern on the 23rd, and Last quarter on June offense at comments made by cowork- at first. Your lucky day this week will be hemisphere skywatchers, which for us 30th.  Dennis Herrmann ers. Don't make a move; your confusion Tuesday. 

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