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Photo: Wilna Groenenboom Awards. The award winners were Table of Contents selected by a survey of the maga- EDITORIAL: C. Salisbury photo zine’s readers. Continental flies twice weekly to Bonaire. Save the Reef This Week’s Stories Now X Internet police are coming to Editorial: Save the Reef Now 2 Off to School in Holland 3 the Antilles. Telecom-Minister onaire’s re- Maurice Adriaens (FOL) has or- Tour Guide Class 4 B sorts have SOS Campaign to Save Reefs 6 dered the Bureau Telecommuni- been given an op- cation and Post (BTP) to establish BNMP deLeon Reef Alert portunity to return Letter 7 an institution to supervise and Bonaire Animal Shelter control the internet in the Antilles. some of the benefits they get from hav- 25 years ago 9 The establishment of an internet Caribbean Little League police for the Antilles is the result ing the Caribbean’s best coral reefs on their doorstep and benefit their own inter- Championships 10 of two international conferences Parrot Watch: Fledging Report 11 ests as well. On August 1, Ramon de Leon, the respected Man- he analysis of the results of on internet communication tech- Jong Bonaire Cuts Fees 12 T the University of Texas’ nology that took place in Curaçao ager of the Bonaire National Marine Park, sent a message ex- Letters: AA Cutba ck 13 seismological inquiry into possi- last week. According to Adri- pressing his concern for the viability of Bonaire's reefs to Bon- Keep Bonaire Green 13 ble presence of oil and natural aens, apart from the innumerable aire’s resorts and tourism associations (see page 7). It is based on Bonaire’s Latinos Celebrate 15 gas in the Antillean waters are developments that internet has to undisputable scientific and anecdotal evidence that there are too STCB 15th Turtle Tagged 18 positive, indicated Prime Minister offer, there are also several nega- many nutrients ("plant food") in the coastal waters of Bonaire for Pro Kids World Class Emily de Jongh-Elhage during her tive developments, among others coral to continue to thrive. The nutrients, for the most part, come Windsurfing 18 weekly press conference last spam (unsolicited advertisement from human waste (feces) discharging from hotels, apartments week. This reopens the possibil- sent by email) and spyware and homes near the shoreline. De Leon states that none provide Weekly Features ity of offshore drilling in Antil- (computer programs that gather adequate treatment of their wastewater to remove the nutrients. lean territorial waters. information about a user). Flotsam & Jetsam 2 As a result Bonaire’s coral reef is diminishing and de Leon fears Profiles– Ruud & Ruth Snelder 5 The premier didn’t want to go that avalanche effect will hasten its demise. into details on the results of the X State Secretary of Kingdom Bubbles/Did You Know (mating Ironically, the commercial success of Bonaire’s tourism is re- fish) 6 analysis. She said that before she Relations Ank Bijleveld- sponsible for turning a sustainable method of waste disposal into Bonairean Voices (Government 4) 8 brings the results into the open, Schouten has offered a package a threatening one. The Reporter suggests resorts “pay back” Sudoku 8 she wants to discuss the informa- of draft laws regulating the nature and the Marine Park for the recreational opportuni- Sudoku answer 9 tion with Parliament. transition of the BES islands Pet of the Week (Poppy) 10 (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) ties they have been getting for free by helping to heal the reef. Island View (Homosexual X This December Delta Airlines into The Netherlands for review It is to their own self-interest to preserve the asset that provides Marriage) 12 will begin flying to Bonaire by the Dutch Council of Minis- the motivation for many of their guests to visit the island. Ulti- Picture Yourself (Missouri from NY every Saturday: DL ters. mately it will improve their “bottom line”-profitability. Wedding) 12 Reporter Masthead 13 553 departs New York-JFK at The State Secretary also wants The shorefront resorts and property owners can begin im- mediately by eliminating their discharge of wastewater into Tide Table 13 10:35 am arriving in Bonaire at to present the laws to the gen- Dining, Shopping Guides 14 4:25 pm. Returning DL 554 eral public. She has invited sug- the ground and the sea and taking additional steps: use only Classifieds 16 leaves Bonaire at 5:15 pm, arriv- gestions for improvements to the phosphate free detergents, eliminate water-loving landscaping What’s Happening 17 ing in New York-JFK at 9:05 pm. rules. The basic package of legis- and practice even better water conservation. At first they must Sky Park (Perseid Meteors) 19 Delta concurrently announced an lation comprises the “Law on store and then truck away the wastewater, then perhaps install Stars Have it (Astrology) 19 introductory Internet fare of $239. Public Entities BES islands compact wastewater treatment plants. Off-the-shelf units are This will be Delta’s second (WolBES)," the “Introductory How to contact us available. The earliest date for the operation of Bonaire’s shore- Letters to the Editor: weekly Bonaire flight. Law” and the “Law on Financial front municipal sewage system is 2011. That is too late. [email protected] Relations BES islands,” as well as Government can help by requesting the EU funding agencies Story tip or idea: X Delta Air Lines reported a an amendment of the Electoral to complete sewage system’s inland tertiary wastewater treatment [email protected] $137 million profit, excluding Law. Print and Online plant as soon as possible to treat the trucked-in waste. Govern- Advertising: special charges for the second Once the recommendations have ment can provide tax incentives for the resorts to install storage [email protected] quarter of 2008, despite unprece- been submitted, the package of Archives: tanks and treatment plants. The TCB believes “it is important to dented fuel prices that increased legislation will be forwarded to Bonairenews.com, then click encourage the private sector to start working on improve- on “Go to Archives” costs by more than $1 billion. the Dutch Legislature (Second The Publisher: ments soon/now, in line with what will be required as part of [email protected] Including special charges of $1.2 Chamber). Once approved, the billion, Delta’s reported net loss draft laws will be made public the new legislation/system…instead of waiting for the new system to be installed.” G.D. The Bonaire Reporter, for the June 2008 quarter was $1 and will be published along with P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, billion. the suggestions. However, the Neth. Antilles. Ministry of Internal Affairs and X The Antilles Court of First The Court in Willemstad added Phone 790-8988 Phone 790-6518 X Continental Airlines Inc. has Kingdom Relations said it would Instance ruled on August 1 that that all marriages entered into in Available on-line at: been named the best domestic not be able to respond to individ- gay and lesbian couples have the Kingdom of the Netherlands www.bonairereporter.com airline, best airline for customer ual reactions. Suggestions can be the same rights and obligations had identical legal weight and Published every two weeks service and best airline for flights submitted on www.minbzk.nl/ in the Netherlands Antilles and must be treated equally. The case Next edition printing on August 20, to Mexico Executive Travel internetconsultatie until Octo- Aruba as they have in the Neth- was presented to court by a 2008. Magazine’s 2008 Leading Edge ber . erlands. (Continued on page 4)
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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 mixture of joy and sad- A ness took over the de- parture lounge at Flamingo air- port last week as scores of par- ents, friends and relatives said their goodbyes to 20 students leaving Bonaire to pursue ad- vanced education or university studies across the Netherlands. The crowd expressed their emo- tions with hugs, kisses tears and joking. It was inspirational. Wilna Groenenboom/G.D.
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Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 Page 3 Flotsam and Jetsam... Continued from result of gains in the consolidated August and to be fully operational page 2 domestic debt (NAƒ 349 million) a few weeks later. A new high- woman who wanted to include her and in the foreign debt (NAƒ 78.4 light: on each side of the ship are partner and one of her children in million), the Central Bank stated in four LED lights. It will be a spec- her health insurance policy. The its 2007 annual report. tacular sight in the evenings both Bureau of Health Insurance (BZV) from the Playa shoreline and from in Curaçao had turned down her X Four out of 10 babies born the underwater observation deck. request. Conducting gay marriages last year in The Netherlands had and their legal status is a key issue parents who were not married X Even Curaçao is installing in the integration of the BES is- compared to one out of 10 a dec- dive moorings to protect its en- lands into The Netherlands. ade ago, the Central Bureau for dangered reefs. With NAf10.000 Statistics (CBS) reported Monday. from DVB Bank America in No- X The eligible age to start re- The increase is largely due to an vember for the Curaçao Marine ceiving AOV old age pension will increase in the number of people Park (CMP), Carmabi has acquired rise from 60 to 62 years. Within a who live together but are not mar- 25 anchor buoys with accessories. week the Social Security Bank ried, says the CBS. An increasing Budget Marine supplied the attach- SVB will present a draft law number of these couples continue ment material for the buoys at cost amendment to Health Minister to live together after the birth of price. 2007 tour guide graduating class, Sue Felix at lower left. Omayra Leeflang proposing the their children, the organization age increase. The intention is to says. Some 90% of first time XThanks to funding from the X Sue Felix is organizing another of her popular tour guide further increase the eligible age to mothers under the age of 20 are Stitchting Dierenhulp in Holland courses in preparation for the coming cruise ship season. Don’t 65 years in the future in line with unmarried, says the CBS. Just over there is free dog sterilization go- miss this chance to learn more about Bonaire. Special attention will an increasing international trend to 50% of women who are older than ing on right now on Bonaire. The be given to the information needed by the auxiliary, AB, and taxi up retirement age to avoid bank- 35 are unmarried when they are program started at the beginning of drivers and new tour guides. If you love Bonaire, want to learn rupting the retirement systems. having their first baby. July as a result of an incident more about it and how to share that information, take this course. AOV payments have been rising where a dog injured a person. The Go to the first meeting at Scout Building--Kaya Nikiboko Nord yearly. The maximum AOV pay- program is in lieu of a governmen- (across from Caribbean Fasteners) at 7 pm on Monday, August ment increased by NAƒ 100 to tal campaign to shoot stray dogs. 11. See the ad in on page 8 for more information. NAƒ 654 on January 1, 2007. The So far there have been 20 to 25 phased increase of the premium dogs sterilized by Nikiboko vet, (+1.5% per January 1, 2007 and Jan Laarakker. See the ad on page tele. Now he’s just opened his porter, took many of the photos another +1.5% per January 1, 13. second, the Sunset Bar and Grill in this issue, including the spec- 2008) and an increase of the pre- Please spread the word and inform on the seaside at the Den Laman tacular cover shot. Groenenboom mium wage limit to NAƒ 72.000 your friends and neighbors who Apartments. This spectacular site returned to Holland last year and is on January 1, 2008, were not able may not be able to afford the cost is where it’s happening, Gosden currently back on the island for a to prevent the AOV/AWW fund of sterilization for their pets. says. “We’ve been booked solid month, taking photos to finish her from declining by NAƒ 3.8. since we opened on August 1.” At planned book on Bonaire. this point Sunset is open only for X The total consolidated public X Wonder what happened to the X F&B maven Kirk Gosden dinner, “But that’s just for now,” XThanks to all who read and debt of the Netherlands Antilles glass bottom sailboat Aquas- seems to be on his way to becom- Gosden, one of the top chefs on the those who support The Reporter. grew by NAƒ 427.4 million (8.4%) pace? She’s been getting a refit in ing the “Czar of Waterside Res- island, says. Please patronize the advertisers to NAƒ 5.5 billion (84.7% of a Curaçao dockyard. 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Page 4 Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 uud and Ruth Snelder are newcom- Brazil. This enabled Ruud and Ruth to earn self as a day care giver in Louise Rood photo R ers to the island, nevertheless, they enough money to fund their charity work. homes where parents are already involved in their first volunteer With local support many of their projects to were working during the project on Bonaire. They are funding the help poor children were accomplished. day. After some initial creation of a full time professional day care After five years in Brazil, they traveled by barriers were overcome and pre-school center in Rincon. bus to Chile with their children. They lived (Ruud being a man) cli- To understand their ideals and motives it there for two years and Ruud again got in- ents were soon referring is necessary to go back in time. Achieving volved in volunteer work. Life in Chile him to their friends, and their ideals—contributing to those less during those years (last years of the Pino- he had to hire other pro- privileged—has been a way of life for them, chet dictatorship) was much more harsh fessionals to meet the and as life turned out, this is what they do than in Brazil. Chile was gloomy and the increasing demand for best. general atmosphere was one of fear and home day care. The big- In the 60s, Ruud started to make jewelry; suspicion. Ruud gave music lessons in gest challenge for Ruud within a short time he had friends working schools and volunteered in various barrios. was to find the perfect for him. He set up a hippie commune in It was a struggle to make a living. match between his staff Friesland, in the northern part of Holland. and the employer fami- Farms were cheap, and the spirit of those lies. He personally times allowed him to put his ideals (“We “Driving through Rincon trained his staff in meth- Ruth and Ruud Snelder share what we have and produce.”) into they almost felt trans- ods he had developed practice. He started to grow organic pro- over the years in his duce and the commune became self sup- ported back in time to Bra- work with children. He created a step-by- renting a beautiful old vicarage. porting and quite successful. zil. The atmosphere, the step methodology to work with the chil- Considering their backgrounds, it cer- When problems arose in his love life he dren, and the results were so positive that tainly isn’t surprising that after coming to decided to start something new on the other quietness and the laid back his business expanded to 15 branches in Bonaire their interest was in day care cen- side of the world, which happened to be feeling were very similar” several other cities. Financially he did well, ters on the island. Driving through Rincon Brazil. His Portuguese was non-existent in and he decided to add 1 Euro to every cli- they almost felt transported back in time to the beginning, forcing him to observe more ent’s bill to fund his next charity project: Brazil. The atmosphere, the quietness and than participate in daily life. He became After being abroad for 10 years Ruud the pre-school in Bonaire. He founded the the laid back feeling were very similar; aware of the enormous needs of the poor decided it was time to visit his mother in Welfare Stichting Casa de Kinop about a when they visited the day care center they and especially the children in the barrios. Holland and introduce her to his wife and year and a half ago. knew right away what their next project This led to involvement in volunteer work children. Once in Holland, Ruth refused to Ruth in the meantime had set up her own would be. and charity projects. A year and a half later return to Chile. She wanted the children to day care center in Nijmegen (in the South “Rincon feels like a forgotten corner of he met his future wife, Ruth, who’d come to have a good education, and she persuaded of Holland) in a problem area where many Bonaire,” Ruth says, “although it was here Brazil from her native country, Chile, to Ruud to stay. During the first months they ethnic minorities live. Because Holland that people first lived on the island." The visit her brother who was working with lived in a mobile home. Ruth was very isn’t Ruth’s homeland either it was natural existing day care center needs work. The Ruud in various projects. Five years later happy and at home in Holland. Ruud man- for her to relate to the specific problems of building is in very bad condition, inside as Ruud and Ruth had five children of their aged to earn a living with his creative skills. these parents and their kids. She worked well as out. There are hardly any indoor own and were live-in caretakers of numer- He’d had extensive experience working with small groups and provided a huge facilities for the kids, and the outside area ous houses owned by influential people in with children by now, so he advertised him- space for them both inside and outside by (Continued on page 9)
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Did You E-mail and/or call the following officials to lobby for an immediate halt to all the sew- Know.. age spilling into the sea from waterfront hotels, resorts, restaurants, and homes: When in search of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands website www.koninklijkhuis.nl/ strange behaviors on the english/content.jsp?objectid=13874 has contact details reef, there is no better State Secretary for the Antilles, Ank Bijleveld-Schouten Tel.: +31 70 426 63 02 time to experience the E-mail: [email protected] exhilarating spectacle of SMS photo Lt. Governor of Bonaire, Hubert Domacassé email- [email protected] Redband parrotfish mating fish than at Bonaire Commissioner Anthony Nicolaas, phone: (599) 785-3652 dusk. Many divers are 2. Do not patronize a waterfront hotel, restaurant, resort, property, etc. that is con- not aware of this and have already dried off and rinsed their gear clean. During that hour before sunset various species of reef fish re- tinuing to pollute the reef: (For information on polluters, contact the Bonaire Marine lease numerous free floating gametes that become entwined and dis- Park at 717-8444) perse through the currents. This type of reproductive strategy is re- Get others involved. If Bonaire’s reefs die, so too will tourism and the economy. Spread the word to ferred to as broadcast spawning in which male-female pairs spawn in all those who love Bonaire’s reefs that urgent action is required NOW massive groups that can sometimes reach the thousands. To someone less familiar courtship may seem like nothing more than fish hovering Here Are the Facts: near the bottom or darting swiftly to the surface. But upon careful “Wastewater Statement,” Ramon de Leon, Manager, Bonaire National Marine Park, August 1, 2008 observation many of the subtle patterns will be easily recognized. *A large amount of wastewater from tourist accommodations and other properties on the shoreline Some things to look for may include coloration changes, male rapidly is being leached from septic tanks directly into the sea. swimming back and forth, females suspended in mid-waters, and dis- *The Nitrogen loads in the sea have doubled since the seventies, and every year indications of eu- plays of dominance of competitors. Sparisoma aurofrenatum, more trophication on the reef grow stronger. Macroalgae has increased 3% in the last 2 years. Finally commonly known as the Redband parrot fish, is a good example of a studies confirm that the level of Nitrogen is too high to be sustainable. species that undergoes daily spawning patterns. Although many spe- *The three-stage sewage plant will not be operational until 2011. If we calculate the sewage water cies spawn close to dusk the exact time is different for the various leaching to the sea now until 2011, the sewage plant will come too late to save our coral reef. regions of the Caribbean. So next time you go out for a long dive at *We are on the verge of a serious problem. The reefs of Bonaire do not have the luxury to wait for dusk and begin to paddle back to shore before it gets too dark, take the sewage treatment plant to be finalized. Don’t be fooled by the fact that we have the best coral some time to look around and observe the subtle marine behaviors that reef in the Caribbean. This can change rapidly, from a coral-dominated reef to an algae-dominated are all around. reef. Minna Abdel-Wahab *Action needs to be taken now! Our wastewater management practice is no longer sustainable. Abdel-Wahab, is originally from Oahu, Hawaii, This practice is killing our reefs! but has been living in California for the last three years attending the University of San Francisco Together We Can Stop the studying Biology and Chemistry. She enjoys travel- Death of Bonaire’s Reefs! ing and meeting new people, and has thus far fallen in love with the rich culture and beautiful Sponsored by the Friends of Bonaire’s Reefs (long-time visitors, divers, snorkelers, and resi- surroundings of Bonaire. She studied at the CIEE dents who love Bonaire and her reefs) Research Station Bonaire in June of 2008. Email –[email protected]
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Page 6 Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 been conducted to demonstrate that one can discount evapora- 28mg/l of Nitrogen is bad for the tion of the swimming coral reef. pools, leaking water lines, After considering the recommenda- rinsing tanks, showers in Bonaire National Marine Park for coral reef environment. Values tions from the consultants the gov- the diver’s lockers areas, Bonaire August 1st, 2008. higher than this threshold (1 micro- ernment accepted the proposal of 5 as well as WEB water mole/liter) have destroyed reefs in mg/l of Nitrogen to be the standard used for irrigation. The TO: Bonaire Resort and Dive Op- different areas of Hawaii and Baha- for Bonaire. fact remains that it is im- erators mas. For the results of this study So, you can easily conclude that the possible that 82% of water visit; http://www.bmp.org/pdfs/ water which is currently being just disappears. We dare to For the past 20 to 30 years concerns Results-nutrient-monitoring.pdf. leached to the sea is bad for the cor- draw the conclusion that a have been voiced for the declining Since the BNMP started reporting als; way above the agreed standard large amount of water is being ecological characteristics of our trend of coral reef conditions in Bon- results of the Nutrient Monitoring of 5 mg/l. Gardens can take a big leached from the septic tanks of the reefs, we are afraid that the sewage aire. Several factors affect the condi- study, questioning if raw sewage is deal off this load, but by no means accommodations into the sea. plant will come too late to save our tion of coral reef; coastal construc- being discharged to the sea have can they absorb all this Nitrogen. We draw this conclusion based on coral reef. tion, over-fishing, hurricanes, recrea- been raised. To be able to conduct further discus- our knowledge of the existence of We would like to express to you a tional use and water pollution, Sewage can reach the ocean through sions on this topic, we did a “water leaching holes and bad irrigation sense of urgency. Don’t be fooled mostly due to sewage. different mechanisms. The most balance” calculation for the accom- practices. by the fact we still have the best Bonaire will have a wastewater common ways here on Bonaire are modations on the shore-line. The The reef surrounding Bonaire is a coral reef of the Caribbean, this can treatment plant, project “Sewage and leaching holes and bad irrigation purpose of this calculation is to indi- very delicate natural resource, and is change rapidly. The shift from a Sanitation Plan Bonaire”, which will practices. Leaching holes are perfo- cate how water is being managed. very sensitive to even the lowest coral dominated reef to an algae be operational, hopefully, within two rations made next to the septic tank We chose the accommodations since level of dissolved Nitrogen. We have dominated reef doesn’t take long. to three years. This project will focus into which the wastewater will over- they have the largest number of bod- confirmation that level of dissolved The Nitrogen loads to the sea have on the sensitive zone; along the flow once the tank is full. Another ies and therefore their water con- Nitrogen is too high to be called doubled since the seventies. Every shore between Punt Vierkant and variation of this practice is such sumption is higher. The fact that we sustainable. year indications of eutrophication on Hato extending to 200m inland. The perforation in the bottom of the sep- did this calculation only for tourist Eventually, we will have a third the reefs grow stronger. Macroalgae objective of the project is to reduce tic tank. accommodations should by no degree sewage treatment plant; it coverage has increased 3% in the last nutrient loads on the reefs and to Currently, properties in the sensi- means imply that they are sole re- will take 2-3 years before this be- 2 years. We are on the verge of a improve public hygiene. All proper- tive zone that have full operational sponsible for this situation. Every comes operational though. Assuming serious problem. The reefs of Bon- ties in the sensitive zone will be septic systems or even treatment property in the sensitive area is re- that the project will be executed aire do not have the luxury to wait hooked to the sewage plant when plants still dump excess (waste) wa- sponsible. without delays, the official inaugura- for the Sewage Treatment Plant to be this becomes operational. ter in their gardens. The method used to get the “water tion will happen sometime in 2011. finalized. Action needs to be taken The Bonaire National Marine Park From an ecological point of view, balance” is the following: At this point there will be no sewage now! (BNMP), together with DROB-MNB raw wastewater or treated wastewa- We received information on the water going into the sea anymore As Manager of the Bonaire Na- (nature management department of ter going directly to the sea, are both amount of water that the properties from the sensitive zone. Although it tional Marine Park, it will be irre- the Island government), MINA damaging to the reef. use (what goes in) and we have in- will take some additional years be- sponsible if I do not warn you: “our (department of environment and The level of Nitrogen in a septic formation on how much is being fore the nutrients that have been wastewater management practice is nature the Central Government) and tank is between 100 to 120 mg/l and trucked away (what goes out). We accumulating in the soil due to irri- no longer sustainable. This practice Harbour Branch Oceanographic for the best operating treatment plant subtracted what goes out from what gation, and which will remain in the is killing our reef”. Institute (U.S.A.), have conducted a in the hotels this is close to 70 mg/l. goes in. abandoned septic tanks to stop being We need to buy time; my sugges- nutrient monitoring study program The consultant leading the Sewage The results of the calculation show released to the sea. tion is to truck more sewage water for Bonaire and Curaçao. Results of Treatment Plant project, Dorsch that the average value of water If we calculate the sewage water away from the shore-line. We have this two year long nutrient study Consult, in their feasibility study trucked-away is between 14 and leaching to the sea now until 2011 to start today!” shows that the actual levels of Dis- proposes 28 mg/l of Nitrogen for 18%. That means that 86% to 82 % and the additional years of nutrients Ramon de Leon, Manager. solved Inorganic Nitrogen (DIN) are irrigation. We found that this was of the total water consumption goes leaching after the sewage plant has Bonaire National Marine Park higher that the value considered safe way too high. Many studies have somewhere. From this 86% to 82 % become operational, because of the
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Continuing interviews so you can under- The people need to be taught how they stand some of the concerns of the can do it themselves. Holland can be a Bonairean people. great help in this but still we have to keep our dignity. A country with its own dignity he leader and member (48) of the works to get everything it has. Holland as T PRO DESAROYO BONEIRU (Pro our motherland has the responsibility and Bonaire Development) and member of the obligation to help Bonaire. A small state in Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bon- Holland like Huft with 8,000 people with- aire said, “When it comes to election time out sufficient economic activity has the people follow political traditions. Their same rights as a big state in Holland itself. forefathers use to vote for a certain party The information that Bonaireans need is and they grow up doing the same thing in connection with their new status in a without realizing the consequences. They country within the Kingdom of the Nether- don’t see whether the party has a govern- taxes, but we can make a difference in the lands. That’s why we will have an infor- ing program where all Bonaireans can fit. taxes of very expensive products like for mation night on the 8 and 9 of August at Some vote for personal benefit that they someone who buys a Hummer or a six- Wilhelmina Park. We want to show our can get out of the party. People sell their door refrigerator as opposed to other less concern and disappointment for the nego- votes for what the party has promised to expensive products. We need to control tiations that had been done with Holland.” give them. That’s why you find that during our import rights for some products here Siomara E. Albertus election time the big parties get more and on Bonaire. We will continue to give Bo- naireans more information. If a country more votes and win the elections. The gov- Send your com- ments to The Bon- ernment, when it assumes power, has a like Puerto Rico can have the freedom of To solve the puzzle, enter the numbers 1 auto determination and be a part of the US, aire Reporter, P.O. duty is to represent the Bonairean people, Box 407, Bonaire, through 9 to the partially filled in puzzle not just a group that gets personal and fi- we can too.” or email reporter without repeating a number in any row, @bonairenews.com column or 3 x 3 region. Answer on page 9. nancial benefits from the government; . everyone must have the same rights. They The leader (56) of the organization, Supplied by Molly Bartikoski-Kearney must accomplish their governing program, AWOR T’E ORA (Now is the Time), said, and if not, they have to explain why. “The people elect on emotion, with no consideration of the government plan. We, ATTENTION: BONAIRE Our government needs to see how to as part of this movement, are giving the negotiate with Holland about being a people information to open their eyes, to NEEDS YOU! help them become wiser about their own Do you, or would you, like to work with tourists? country within the Kingdom of the Nether- Want to learn more FACTS about Bonaire? lands. Martinique, as an example, was an rights. During the Referendum election 16- Want to earn $$$ this cruise season? independent colony which decided to be a year-old schoolchildren and Hispanic peo- Need to enhance public speaking & guiding skills? country within the Kingdom of France. ple who have been living here for five YES? Then, now is the time for action! They are being helped 60% financially, years or more and who earn NAƒ 35.000 a but because of the European Union and year had the right to vote too. They had the agreement with France they can import been promised the same rights as in Hol- BONAIRE IN-DEPTH AND GUIDING land when we become a country within the only 1% from other countries; all other SKILLS COURSE products must be imported from France or Kingdom of the Netherlands. The majority WHEN: August 11, 2008 – October 23, 2008 countries in the European Union. The of these people voted for the party that was Mon. & Thurs. Nights, 7:00pm - 9:30pm prices are going up and the commerce is in charge. not doing well. In my opinion the level of our govern- WHERE: FESBO/Scout Building--Kaya Nikiboko Nord For more information, or to register contact: Achie Tours and Transport N.V- I know we are in financial debt because ment is very low in the sense that they not talking about issues but about things. They ---Kaya Nikiboko Nord #33---Phone: 717-8630--- Fax: 717-4430 of our own government and Holland has to Email: [email protected] establish a commission (the CFT) to con- don’t talk about plans but about people. A trol the financial problem here in Bonaire, certain group gets everything. The party which I agree must be done. But if Holland gets sponsorship and they don’t record assumes its responsibility for helping us how much money they get. This is an act stand on our own feet we can do a lot for that should be prosecuted. A law for spon- our own country. Bonaire needs a plan for sorship needs to be introduced. The gov- its economy, not only based only on tour- ernment has to know how many of the ism, but we what we can make use of with developments happening on this island our own companies like the water, salt, include Bonaireans themselves and chicken and fish - to export these products. whether Bonaireans are benefiting from Big supermarkets like Albert Hein can join some of the income these developments other supermarkets here on Bonaire to are making. People subsidized by the gov- lower the prices. As part of a political ernment can be sent to courses to learn party I give my support to the organiza- how to become handymen for our commu- tion, AWOR T’E ORA (Now is the Time) nity. The Bonairean needs to identify him- that gives information to the citizens, that self with the development on our island. If we can do much better if the government that doesn’t happened the Bonairean could takes some action to reduce the pressure feel disappointment, get angry and could that is on our people today. For instance: hate everything that has to do with devel- charge transit taxes for transit tourists at opment. You know what could happen the airport. In everything we sell we have next: all the developments will be in dan- ger and all the investors will no longer
Page 8 Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 Profiles (Continued from page 5) has no shade or safe area for children to play. There are some very nice women who n 1983 Rini and Peter Kamp and Ike volunteer there, but there are no professional I Faber founded the Bonaire Animal educational materials and the kids are Shelter when they built three kennels on merely “kept busy.” their kunuku property. But limited space During the first four years of a child’s life and lack of visibility made it hard to find they learn rapidly and the foundation is es- and run. tablished for their future mental develop- The opening of the Bonaire Animal shel- ment. They will benefit for the rest of their ter at its present location was a pure neces- lives from a professional pre-school system. sity, not only for the island itself, but for The funds that Ruud and Ruth have raised me personally as well. We had started to “” are dedicated to rebuilding the day care cen- build Sorobon Beach Resort in 1982, and ter in Rincon, and they’re in the process of from the first day on we discovered that hiring a professional pre-school teacher. this corner of the island was a popular spot Tables and chairs, playground facilities, to drop off unwanted dogs and cats. educational tools and toys have been or- That first year we adopted about 20 dogs dered. The outside area will be safe, clean and numerous kittens. When we opened our and shady. resort nine months later we boarded more The Snelders’ first project on Bonaire is animals than guests! This got even worse becoming a reality. They are committed to once more and more people knew that the Circa 1985 - A vet from Holland, courtesy of De Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen, establishing the center, giving the children animals would be taken in. We sometimes sterilizes a dog. Louise Rood (right) assisting; Barbara Roswell (left) and the staff the chance to bloom into a pro- even found pregnant female dogs tied out- fessional pre-school edu- side the fence. It also became my habit to cational center that will pick up stray dogs along the Sorobon Road. match any pre-school It became obvious that we had to choose anywhere in the world. between a hotel for dogs or a resort for Children in Rincon will people. have the best and they The government at that time acknowl- deserve it. Story & edged our problem and generously donated photo by Louise Rood a big piece of land along Kaminda Lagun. Together with Barbara Roswell, who was SOLUTION TO DO YOU already a volunteer assisting with basic SUDOKU? medical help to dogs and cats, we estab- lished the Animal Shelter Foundation and Puzzle on page 8 organized our first fancy fair shortly after. We received some donations, but the NAf10.000 donation from an English cou- 975 862 431 ple made it possible to have a fence built 382 491 756 around the site and we could order our first kennels. The guests at our hotel, confronted 614 357 928 with the abundance of dogs, were very generous with their financial support to 297 516 384 help expand the shelter. We had a small office built. Anton 146 738 592 Sieverding donated much of the labor, and I remember vividly that the toilet was do- Circa 1985: Volunteers pose at the Shelter’s first “Fancy Fair” (flea market) 538 924 167 nated by INPO (Ike Faber). When the gov- (back, left to right) Connie Griessert, Lynn Tijssen, Helma Hilgers, Marisela ernment saw that we were seriously trying Croes. (front, left to right) Luz Maria Gavira, Louise Rood, Julia Gerharts 451 689 273 to do something constructive they agreed to 829 173 645 pay the salary of Ruthmilda who lived of misconceptions in the beginning. Many further. across the street from the shelter and who people were opposed to the fact that we had Today, 25 years later, the continuation of 763 245 819 was a tremendous help in taking care of the to put down numerous animals. But instead the animal shelter isn’t only a celebration dogs and cats. of having the animals die a slow and pain- of these first years of pioneer- We all had to learn a lot: how to separate ful death out on the street we hoped to be ing, but a tribute to all those fighting dogs, where to get the best deal on more humane. We always kept animals that volunteers and dedicated ani- food, how to get rid of the fleas, what to do were picked up or brought in for at least mal lovers who make Bonaire with animals in bad condition, how to treat three days in order to give them the love, a better place for animals. abused animals etc. etc. Barbara and I went food and attention they’d often lacked. We to the animal shelter in Curaçao to learn felt that they would leave this world with at Louise and get instructions on how to put animals least some experience of kindness. Rood to sleep that were beyond help. Just re- Gradually the capacity of the shelter member that there was no vet on Bonaire. grew. We had our share of ups and downs; Photos We had to wait for a vet from Curaçao who we learned to repair roofs and fences; we courtesy of came once every two months for a couple had our first adoptions and learned how to Louise Rood of days. vaccinate. After eight years Elly Albers One of the Sorobon hotel guests put me took over and the shelter developed even in contact with De Stichting Buitenlandse Asielen in Hol- land, and two board members even came down to evaluate the situation at the shelter and the animal situation on the island. This again resulted in on going help, up until today. They pro- E.M. 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or the sixth consecutive F year, the Pabao Little League from Willemstad, Cura- çao, will represent the Caribbean Region at the Little League Base- ball World Series during the re- cently completed Caribbean Re- gion championship held in Bon- aire The Pabao Little League squeezed past the Juan Antonio Bibiloni Little League team from Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, 1-0 in the final game. Pabao Little League Poppy finished the nine-team tournament
oppy,” our pet this owner who appreciates her “P week, is a “special fine qualities and character. the top US Sunday, July 20 as needs” kitty. She was hit by As are all the other adoptees teams in the Puerto Rico clobbered a car when she was just a at the Shelter Poppy is in World Series Bermuda 37-0. In the young kitten and her leg was perfect health. She has had on August 24. second game, St. hurt. But she has nearly re- her test for feline leukemia, Nine teams Maarten smashed Ja- covered and just has a slight worming, shots and will be competed in maica 18-2. The third limp. Now she’s about three sterilized when she’s old the Caribbean game of the competition months old and is a darling. enough. championship turned out to be a real She has a big heart and You may see her at the in Bonaire, nail biter as the Domini- loves people. Because of her Bonaire Animal Shelter on which was can Republic faced accident and recovery she the Lagoen Road, open divided into Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico seems to appreciate life Monday through Saturday, 9 two pools. St. won 3-2. Next up was more than the usual cat. am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. Maarten was Aruba. They defeated Poppy now needs a loving Tel.717-4989. L.D. in Pool A the Virgin Islands 3-0. along with St. Maarten won its sec- with a 5-0 record to qualify for the 62nd Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the ond game with a 14-4 win over Bermuda. The games were well organized and Little League Baseball World Series for Dominican Republic. In Pool B were US The final game of the day, Monday, July enjoyed by capacity crowds in both Kral- 11-12-year-olds in Williamsport, Pennsyl- Virgin Islands, Aruba, Curaçao and host 21, pitted Curaçao against host Bonaire. endijk Stadium and Sonrisa ballpark. vania, beginning August 15. The winner Bonaire. Before a capacity crowd, Curaçao bested G.D. -photos by Wilna Groenenboom of the international competition will face The tournament started with a blow out Bonaire 10-0.
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FLEDGING REPORT My colleagues Rowan Martin and Rhian hat a busy and emotional two Evans had noticed an increasing number of W weeks it has been for the parrot bees visiting the nest over the previous team! At the time of writing seven chicks week and so when it came to be my turn to have fledged and by the time you read this check the nest it was with great trepidation single sting. That was little comfort an eighth should have joined them in the that I descended down the cliff. for the loss of parrot chicks that were wild too. In the nests that we are monitor- otherwise going to fledge within a ing a further 14 grumpy chicks are getting The honey bees we find around the cliffs week. We had known them since they ready to go. About two weeks prior to are not native to Bonaire; they were intro- were eggs. We had delicately handled fledging the chicks actually weigh more duced from Europe. Thankfully, they are and measured them since they were than their parents but then they lose weight not the aggressive Africanized bee. This pink bundles of joy weighing little as the parents basically starve them in or- was little consolation when as soon as I more than a five-guilder coin. It was Bees sur- der to encourage them to leave their cozy saw the nest entrance I could see plenty of heart breaking and we were not even round the nests and jump into the big wide world. So bees. I approached slowly but as I drew the parents. Sam Williams climbing when we go to conduct a nest inspection closer the bees were clearly getting upset. line the chicks are more cantankerous than We know these cues pretty well by now Williams is in ever. and the parrot team have had more than his third year of their share of stings. Being stuck on a rope studying Bon- The number of nests we are monitoring is not a nice feeling when bees start bump- aire’s endan- has gone up since last week as we found a ing into your head, to suggest you leave the gered parrot, Sam Williams photos couple more nests sites while out working. area. the Lora. Rowan (Martin) actually got suspicious of some parrots while out running, and with a I was desperate to find out if the chicks minor diversion added another nest to the were still alive although I knew there was list. The parrot team’s work never stops! little I could do to help them. The bees were getting agitated and so I just released Yet more parrot chicks have been lost, my descending device fully and instantly but the relatively good news is that this dropped down the rope, my heart in my was not due to people stealing them from mouth. All I saw as I plummeted past the their nest. The sad news comes from a cliff nest were two parrot chicks lying face www.philipscooking.com nest high up on a 20m. rock wall. This is down, dead. Phone 0 always an exciting nest to inspect. You 701 110 would have to hang on the rope with a The bees flared up, but luckily for me, good 12-14m of air below you while you they drew off their chase about three me- checked the progress inside the dark cavity. ters from the ground and I escaped without
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PINK COCKATOO MARRIAGE How to deal with Holland’s acceptance of homosexual marriage is a question when Bonaire becomes integrated into The Nether- lands. Mary Ann Koops offers her perspective in this article.
arriage M is an institution in which interper- sonal relation- ships (usually intimate and sexual) are ac- knowledged by the state or by a religious author- ity. It is often viewed as a con- tract. (Source: Wikipedia). If ichard and Shelly Craig, part-time Bonaire recognized by R residents since 1995, celebrated the mar- the state, by the riage of their daughter Courtney to Carson religion(s) to Menges. which the parties belong or by (or one of the two) people are (is) Forty of the wedding guests who’ve been to society in general, the act of mar- younger than 18 is forbidden. Bonaire were invited to pose for this photo with riage changes the personal and Why? That is simple: we (society) The Bonaire Reporter. The bride and groom are social status of the individuals find (with good reason) that teen- holding The Reporter edition that featured the who enter into it. agers are not yet equipped to make photo of Jake Barlass’s wedding in Minnesota. those kinds of decisions. Also, we The bride and groom reside in St. Louis, MO. Two people promise to take care want to protect the young from Both are avid sailors and scuba divers. Carson is of each other emotionally and those who want to take advantage a defense attorney for the firm of Freeark, Har- financially, and they let everybody of another. It seems that an “under vey, Mendillo, Dennis, Wuller, Cain & Murphy. know they want to do so. Some aged” marriage is banned for good Courtney is a corporate attorney for Macy’s. people state that a marriage can reason, but what are the reasons to Both will be on Bonaire for the holidays. Bride and groom Courtney and Carson Menges only be between a man and a ban a homosexual marriage? Are those two people (above 18 years woman, maybe because that is the WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or when only union that can produce chil- of age) not capable of making the right decision, or is one person you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE BEST dren. So in fact they may see a PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, marriage as an institution in which taking advantage of the other? The Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (AN). E-mail to: [email protected]. to have children and to protect answer is no, so those are not good them. They may mean it, but they reasons to ban homosexual mar- riages. are not saying it. They are saying th that a marriage between two peo- Until June 12 , 1967, a black ple of the same sex is as abomina- man could not marry a white entro pa Hubentut Jong ble as a polygamous marriage and woman (and the other way S Bonaire announced that it is which therefore is banned on the around) in the US. An interracial reducing its membership fees for Antilles. marriage was forbidden by law, as teens and their families starting in Let us take a closer look at what it was in South Africa (until 1968) August 2008. "In view of the enor- polygamy is. Polygamy is, in al- and Germany (in the Nazi period). mous increases in the cost of food, most all cases polygyny, a man is These marriages were banned gasoline, water and electricity, our married to more than one woman. because of eugenics programs. board has decided to reduce our Rollerblading at Jong Bonaire The other form, polyandry, is very People in those days thought that fees this year to help Bonairean rare (only in some parts of Tibet is the genes of an “inferior” race families cope with this economic lies, the cost of having a child ents from September to Decem- this form practiced) and usually a should not mix with the “superior” crisis," said Rene Hakkenberg, attend Jong Bonaire for the com- ber.” woman marries a man and his one. That should bring chills down President of the Jong Bonaire ing school year will be NAƒ 10 in Jong Bonaire also hopes to brothers at the same time. Polyg- your spine. What these laws pro- Foundation. August and NAƑ 10 in January, or have increased income from the amy is practiced in highly patriar- claim is hate. You are not allowed Instead of monthly payments, just NAf 20 for the entire year. sale of the Papiamentu-English chal societies where children are to marry each other because you members this year will have to pay However, there is an additional Dictionary that was reprinted this seen as wealth. What better way to are supposed to hate one another. dues only twice, once at the start requirement for parents, says Jong summer. Companies and indi- have a lot of children than to have These laws were banned because of the year and again in January. Bonaire’s new manager, Jona viduals can learn more about the a lot of women? But in this way the freedom of choice and laws So instead of paying 11 times a Chirino. “We are reducing the dictionary for schools program at women are reduced to something against racism. People have a right year, they will need to pay only financial cost to families, but we www.papiamentudictionary.com you can bargain with. Because the to make their own decisions about twice. are asking parents to increase their or can contact Jong Bonaire at 717 more women you have, the more who they want to marry, and right- There are several payment cate- investment of time. We are asking -4303 ext 12, or e-mail to children you will have, the wealth- fully so. Do the two people of the gories, depending on family in- parents to attend at least two of the schools@papiamentudictionary. ier you will be; like having a big same sex who want to marry each come. For the lowest income fami- four workshops planned for par- com Alan Gross house or a fancy car. The man has other make a free choice? Yes, of the advantage of having a high course they do. Denying them to ity. In the approximately 2,000 human species, Homo sapiens, riage is a contract between two standing, but what do the women make a free choice would be just species of animals whose behavior belongs to the animal kingdom. adults promising to take care of get, except for having to bear chil- as discriminating as forbidding has been well researched and de- If you say a homosexual mar- each other financially and emo- dren? It is no surprise that this interracial marriage. scribed in the literature, approxi- riage should be forbidden, you are tionally and to treat each other as kind of marriage is now forbidden What seems to be the problem? mately 450 have been shown to saying that homosexuals them- equals. Two women or two men in most countries. This is not an They are not hurting anybody. Ah, have clear homosexual relations selves should be forbidden. You are just as capable of living up to equal marriage. You want to com- it must the one reason people who (check out www.nuvideo.nl-nu.tv/ deny them the same rights you this contract as a woman and a pare this to a homosexual mar- are against homosexuality in gen- Roze kaketoe is vaak homosek- give to heterosexuals, perhaps the man (and they are even more their riage? eral always come up with: it is sueel). most important one being: freedom equals! ;>)). A homosexual marriage is a unnatural! Because only a woman Can two male swans, or two of choice. A law that prohibits Mary Ann marriage between two people. So, and a man can make babies, all the female bonobos in a sexual rela- same sex marriage proclaims hate, Koops why don’t we look at marriages, other sexual relationships between tionship be unnatural? Can two which, in itself is forbidden by which are or were forbidden be- (non-related) two adults are un- male pink cockatoos make the laws against racism and discrimi- Koops teaches tween two people, and compare natural. conscious choice some people nation. Biology at the SGB those with a homosexual mar- However, there are a lot of ex- accuse homosexuals of making? Marriage is not about two people High School. riage? A marriage in which two amples in nature of homosexual- And we are part of nature too; the being able to have children. Mar-
Page 12 Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 Letters Air onairean Edshel “Echi” Travel B Martha wants to help to to the Editor maintain the island’s culture and to keep Bonaire green. He’s a famil- Thanks for the News and we were able to make alter- iar face for tourists too as he nate reservations to our satisfac- worked for a number of years at Dear Editor: tion before the crowds found the Divi Flamingo Beach resort. We subscribe to printed edition out !! He has a established Stichting Manene nos Cultura cenna Bida of The Reporter. I read in the (foundation to maintain our culture most recent ones we got that AA This was the second time we and life) and has opened a nursery was cutting back on flights from have found out about flight is- selling local fruit trees and plants. us and it’s good for the island. I San Juan to Bonaire and we sues for our upcoming Novem- Nearly everything is native and want to help people to make a were impacted. I called AA re- ber trip from you guys. easy to grow and Echi can tell you garden in their front yard or their garding our reservations and she what each plant is good for – even back yard,” he says. “They just asked what the issue was !! I And now I shall follow the car what part of your body it can help. have to come to see me.” He has a queried, "Are all our flights still rental issue at the airport. He’s a walking encyclopedia of sign across from the LVV valid?" I am certain our subscription is what grows on Bonaire. (agriculture department) on the After hearing lots of key about to expire. Can you please Echi explains about his founda- Lagoen Road, saying , “Mantene strokes, she came back with the check? tion: “I want to try to help people Nos Cultura – Aki ta Bende Mata news I had already known from on the island understand our plants di Fruta I Yerba” (fruit trees and your paper!! Thanks again. and trees and what they can do for plants for sale). Follow the signs to I feel quite fortunate to have us. If everyone plants a tree we can his nursery. His address is Mexico found this out from you folks Peg Hart make Bonaire green. It’s good for 54. Telephone 786-2534. L.D.
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Bonaire Reporter August 8-22, 2008 Page 13 RESTAURANT PRICE RANGE / WHEN OPEN FEATURES Open every day Balashi Beach Bar 8am - 8pm. Authentic on the beach ambiance Bar and Beach Service Happy Hour, two for one, 6-7 pm. Extensive snack/salad/burger menu At the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort Waterfront available daily from noon. Bella Vista Restaurant, Buddy’s Pool Bar Moderate. Breakfast daily 6:30—10 am - Buddy’s Magnificent Theme Nights: Sat. - Steak Night; Mon. - “Dive and Sea Side at Buddy Dive Resort . Lunch daily 11:30 Dine;” Wed.-“Live Cooking by the Chefs;” Fri. - Free Rum Punch Party (5:30- 717-5080, ext. 538 Dinner on theme nights 6—10 pm 6:30 pm) and All-u-can-eat BBQ for $19.50 (7-10 pm) Calabas Restaurant & Chibi Chibi Restaurant and Bar Moderate Biggest BBQ Buffet on Bonaire every Saturday At the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort Waterfront Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 6-9pm. Only NAƒ 28,50 or $16. 717-8285 Open 7 days Casablanca Argentinean Restaurant Moderate Indulge your whim—beef seafood, chicken, vegetarian One block south of the Post Office Lunch Tues-Sat—11:30-2:30 Bonaire’s first Argentine grill 717-4433 Dinner 7 nights— starting at 6 pm Great value anytime. Hilltop Restaurant Moderate Bar-Restaurant poolside —in Bonaire’s hill country At the Caribbean Club Bonaire—on the scenic Rincon Road Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Frequent Dinner Specials 717-7901 Happy hours 5 to 6 daily, to 7 on Tuesday BBQ night.
Moderate It Rains Fishes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Bonaire’s in-town hot spot A Bonaire “Must” -On the oceanfront on the Boulevard Closed Sunday Best waterfront/harbor view combined with an inspired at the Club Nautico Marina pier—717-8780 Menu, skillful staff and superb chef
Sunset Bar & Grill Moderate, Magnificent Seaside Views At the Traffic Circle, Seaside, at Den Laman Apartments Dinner, Bar Menu Seafood, steaks, vegetarian and more. Hot and cold snack 788-2698 Closed Monday menu at the bar
Pasa Bon Pizza Bonaire’s best. The Real Thing! Freshly prepared pizzas made with the On Kaya Gob. Debrot Low-Moderate finest ingredients. Salads, desserts. Eat in or take away. Nice bar too. ½ mile north of town center. 780-1111 Open from 5-11 pm Wednesday-Sunday Call ahead to eat-in or take out 780-1111
Philips Cooking and Organizing For Private Dinners, Catering, Party Snacks and Wedding Services www.philipscooking.com 701-1100 Personal Chef Let Philip do it all
AIRLINES Top Health Bonaire Fitness and Health Center RETAIL Divi Divi Air. Bonaire’s “on time airline” with 16 Modern workout rooms and machines, professional Benetton, world famous designer clothes available now flights a day between Bonaire and Curaçao. Your first trainers and low prices make it easy to lose weight and in Bonaire at prices less than those in US. For men, choice for inter-island travel. Now flying to Aruba. get fit. women and children.
EZ Air – Daily flights between Bonaire and Curaçao, FURNITURE, ANTIQUES Best Buddies and Pearls—Stunning fresh water pearl headed by experienced pilot. Round trip only NAƒ140 Interiyours— New name, same owner and location. jewelry, fashion, gifts, t shirts. Wonderful service, free Eight flights a day. From 7:30am to 6 pm. Has lots of beautiful, often one-of-a-kind furniture, an- gift wrap. tiques, crafts and accessories from mainland China and APPLIANCES /TV/ ELECTRONICS/ COMPUTERS Indonesia. Valerie’s Airport Shops — Convenient shopping for City Shop, the mega store, has the island’s widest se- unique items, magazines, gifts and more. Open ex- lection of large and small home appliances, furniture, GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES tended hours. TV, computers, cell phones and more. Fast service and Green Label has everything you need to start or main- in-store financing too. tain your garden. They can design, install and maintain it SECURITY and offer plants, irrigation supplies and garden chemi- Special Security Services will provide that extra meas- BANKS cals. Now in new expanded location off Kaya Industria. ure of protection when you need it. Always reliable. Maduro and Curiel’s Bank provides the greatest num- ber of services, branches and ATMs of any Bonaire SHIPPING bank. They also offer investments and insurance. PHOTO FINISHING Rocargo Freight Air and sea shipments in/out of Bon- Paradise Photo in the Galeries Shopping Center down- aire. Customs agents. Professional and efficient. FedEx BEAUTY PARLOR town offers fast, fine processing for prints, slides, items agent. What would we do without their superb ser- Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials and and services. Full digital services. vices? facial waxing. PHOTO SERVICES Spas BICYCLE / SCOOTER/ QUADS Capture Photo at the Divi Flamingo. Underwater Intermezzo Spa- at Capt. Don’s Habitat, offers perfect De Freewieler rents bikes, scooters and quads. Profes- photo classes, camera rental, digital processing, all state ambiance of tranquility and serenity. Massages, facials, sional repairs on almost anything on two wheels. Sells of the art! waxing and other body treatments. Specially priced top brand bikes. Have your keys made here. packages, some just for residents. REAL ESTATE / RENTAL AGENTS CELLULAR SERVICE Caribbean Homes, “the Refreshing Realtor,” special- SUPERMARKETS Mio offers by far the clearest, most phone reliable sig- izing in luxury homes, condos, lots, rentals and prop- The Island Supplier (TIS)-Enjoy shopping the nal on the island. And their personnel are trained and erty management. “Caribbean Way’ – fresh, open air feeling with reasona- friendly. Check out their unlimited calling plan. bly priced produce, frozen meats, canned goods, wide Re/Max Paradise Homes: Lots of Choices in real es- selection of beverages and juices. DIVING tate—International/US connections. 5% of profits do- Carib Inn is the popular 10-room inn with top-notch nated to local community. List with them to sell fast. Warehouse Supermarket on Kaya Industria— dive shop and well stocked retail store. Best book trade Biggest air conditioned market with the, largest selec- on Bonaire. Good prices on regulator repair, dive com- Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and insur- tion and lowest prices on the island. puter H.Q. ance services. If you want a home or to invest in Bon- aire, stop in and see them. WATER TAXI WannaDive - They make diving fun. In town at City Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di Café, at Eden Beach and Windsock Apartments . Sunshine Homes is the realtor with a local touch. Ask Amor or Skiffy. Hotel pickup. Easiest landing on Klein them to show you the good value homes they list. Call Bonaire with built-in ramp ScubaVision - Document your Bonaire vacation above them if you are thinking of selling your home. and below the water with a custom DVD by Bonaire’s WINES top videographer RESORTS & ACTIVITIES Antillean Wine Company. You’ve tried the rest; now Buddy Dive Resort offers diving, Adventure Fun tours try the best: best prices, highest quality wines from FITNESS including kayaking, mountain biking, cave snorkeling around the world, kept in a cooled warehouse. Free Fit For Life at the Plaza Resort Mall. Classes in Pi- and exploration. Full service dive shop and photo shop delivery. Shop at Kaya Industria 23, Monday-Saturday lates, Aerobics, TaeBo and more. Professional trainers, too. 9 am-12 noon. fitness machines and classes for all levels.
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uring the month of July many countries in the Ameri- But the real celebrations are the parties that follow. D cas, like Colombia, Peru, Venezuela and the United The contribution of these immigrants, many of whom are States, celebrate their independence from their colonial past. In naturalized Dutch citizens, is appreciated, especially by leaders Bonaire the Latinos do it in style. The focus of the formal cere- of the current government who participated in the events. mony is the statue of Simon Bolivar in downtown Kralendijk. G.D. -Photos by Wilna Groenenboom
A es Authentic costum e the and dancing wer order of the day Bonaire “Must”
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spectacular Pep waterfront e Sanchez, leader of the 700 Peruvians on location Bon aire, and top Bon- aire offic The et ials Commis- hnic foods sione Inspired menu, wer r Anthony Nico- e delicious laas and Senator fine cuisine Ramo nsito Booi receive a traditional honor. Professional, Colombians •• Stop the silent destruction of your home •• experienced staff at the Bolivar statue
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It Rains Fishes Bar & Restaurant On the oceanfront in Kralendijk. Across from club Nautico Marina pier. Reservations phone: 717-8780 Closed on Sunday
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SUPPORT BONAIRE For sale: Daihatsu Feroza 4-wdr The Island you love could use your help! 4 seats, airco, etc windows, removable Support Bonaire, Inc. provides support to hardtop, etc. white. Good condition Bonaire's non-profits. To learn more about NAƒ7500,- call;786-5432 making a US tax deductible donation visit ______www.supportbonaire.org and help make a For Sale, Honda xl600r road/off-road difference! motorcycle. NAƒ 3000,- for more info The clinic is open from: call 700-9540 After 3pm. Private yoga classes Klinika ta habri di: ______De kliniek is geopened van: call Louise 717- 7021 For Sale Sail Yacht, steel -12 me- or 700-9422. ters / 37 ft. long—In Bonaire with own
mooring. Asking price NAƒ 9,900. For Consulting Monday, Wednesday and Friday 13:30-14:30 more info call: 700-6444 Hours Tuesday, Thursday 17:00-17:30; Saturday 11.00-12.00 CLASSES in silversmith- ______or by appointment every day ing, stonesetting and the available 24 hours a day, including weekends: Tel. 790-6001 art of beading. Call Don’t leave Bonaire behind Louise at 717-7021 or 700 Orario: djaluna, djarason i djabierne 13:30-14:30 -9422. Get Bonaire news every week for a djamars i djaweps 17:00-17:30; djasabra 11.00-12.00 year, no matter where you are in the of sigun sita tur dia world. 24 ora pa dia disponibel, tambe den wikent: Tel. 790-6001 Learning Papiamentu? New Papia- nd mentu-English Dictionary 2 Edition By mail to the USA $110- Spreekuur: maandag, woensdag en vrijdag 13:30-14:30 Fully bilingual. Approx. 20,000 words By Internet to everywhere else on the dinsdag en donderdag 17:00-17:30; zaterdag 11.00-12.00 planet $35- and phrases. Sold as a fundraiser for of volgens afspraak elke dag Jong Bonaire. Now available at book- ______24 uur per dag bereikbaar, ook in het weekend: Tel. 790-6001 stores in the ABC Islands or Place your ad here next week. www.PapiamentuDictionary.com Free for non-business use
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Steak Night On the Beach (a la carte) House Reef - pool bar Buddy Dive, ZeeZicht Restaurant. All Rotarians ************************ with live mariachi- Buddy Dive Re- 6:30-7 pm, 717-5080 welcome. Tel. 717-8434 August 9-16, 16-23: Fish ID sort, 6-10pm Monday-Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea Toastmasters Club meets every Challenge – First Annual Fish • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. Slide Presentation, Capt. Don’s two weeks. For more information call ID Challenge. For more infor- Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast while you Habitat, 8:30 pm. 717-8529 Crusita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia mation call 800-288-4773 or shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, Monday- Land & Ocean Bonaire Martinez Beck, at 786-2953. email usreserv- local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, by Fish-Eye photo staff, 8 pm on the [email protected] candles, incense, drinks, music. Big big screen in front of Bonaire Dive & CHURCH SERVICES Marché first Saturday of the Adventure. Friday, Saturday, August Month—www.infobonaire.com/ Tuesday —Sea Turtle Conservation Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: 8,9—Awor T’E Ora Info rincon. Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles of Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In night, Wilhelmina Park • All You Can Eat BBQ at Divi Bonaire Slide Show. Every 1st & 3rd Papiamentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, Flamingo with live music, 6 to 9 pm. Tuesday, Buddy Dive Resort, 7 pm— 10 am. Monday, August 11—Tour Call for reservations 717-8285 ext. 717-3802. Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Guide Class begins, Scout 444. Tuesday—Diving Facts And Fiction mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. Bldg. across from Caribbean • Soldachi Tours—See the real - An Evening with DIR slide/video Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in Bonaire and be transported back in show by Caribbean Gas Training, 8 Kralendijk Fasteners, 7 pm (more on pg. pm, Bonaire Dive & Adventure,786- Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in 8) time. Learn about the history, culture and nature by Bonaireans from Rin- 5073 Rincon. Bible Study and Prayer meet- con. Call Maria Koeks for more infor- Wednesday– Sea Turtle Conserva- ings, Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. Saturday, August 16 – Full mation—796-7870. tion Bonaire presents the Sea Turtles Moon • Mountain Bike Training for of Bonaire Slide Show, every 2nd & New Apostolic Church: Centro di riders of all levels (also Tuesday) at 4th Wednesday at Bruce Bowker's Bario Nord Saliña , Sundays, 10 am. September 1-30: Buddy Dive 5pm. Bonaire Wellness Connexions, Carib Inn (717-8819) at 7pm. Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . Welcomes Ned & Anna Eden Beach, 785-0767, email International Bible Church of Bon- DeLoach – Join Ned & Anna [email protected] BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS aire, at SGB High School auditorium all month long at Buddy Dive (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya giving presentations on ma- Sundays Kas Kriyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s Korona.) Sunday services in English rine life, leading boat dives past in this venerable old home that has at 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meet- • Live music 6-9 pm while enjoy- been restored and furnished so it appears the ing at Pastor's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 and giving snorkeling tours in family has just stepped out. Local ladies will to 8 pm, Light & Life Club, children 5 the mangroves. ing a great dinner in colorful tropical ambiance at the Chibi Chibi Restau- tell you the story. Open Monday thru Fri- to 12 yrs. Tel. 717-8332. day, 9 –12, 2-4. Weekends by appointment. September 6: Bonaire Day rant & Bar, Divi Flamingo. Open daily 5-10 pm. Call 717-2445. Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- (Dia di Bonaire) – Legal Holi- Mondays Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and day commemorating Amerigo • “Dive & Dine” Buddy Dive view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn 7 pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. Vespucci's arrival in Bonaire Resort, 6:30 –9:30 pm about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in in 1499. Host bario-Antriol • Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the 790-2018 Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, pm. 717-4211. September 19: A Taste of Maria 717-6435 behind the Catholic Church in town. Open Bonaire – Experience food, weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. Assembly of God (Asemblea di culture, local handicrafts and Tuesdays 717-8868 Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In • Margarita & Taco Tuesdays! all things Bonairean at this Washington-Slagbaai National English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- With $2.50 Margaritas and a Taco bar! festival located in the center Park, Museum and Visitors’ Center. day at 10 am. Wednesday Prayer Plus Live music by the Flamingo of town at Wilhelmina Park Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on Meeting at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 Rockers, 6-8pm Divi Flamingo, from 6-9 p.m. some holidays. 717-8444/785-0017 Balashi Beach Bar Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Wednesdays September 20-27: Love Our CLUBS and MEETINGS Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- Planet Week • “Live Cooking by the Chefs” aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and with live music by the Flamingo AA meetings - every Wednesday at Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. Rockers Unplugged - Buddy Dive September 20: Underwater 7pm; every Sunday at 5pm. Phone: Contact: 786-2557. Resort, 6-10 pm 786-7699 . Clean-Up Al-Anon meetings - every Monday Prayer and Intercession Church, Thursdays evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 in English. A full Gospel Church • Flamingo Rockers at Weekly Bonaire Talker Gathering located temporarily at Kaya Alexan- “Admiral’s Hour” for yachtsmen and Dinner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 drit # 20, Santa Barbara, Republiek. and others, Vespucci Restaurant, pm - call 567-0655 for directions. Services are held on Sunday mornings Harbour Village Marina. HH drinks, Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7.30 from 10am until 11:30am. Bible stud- REGULAR EVENTS gratis tapas, 5-7 pm pm ) All levels, NAƒ2,50. Call Joop ies in English are on Monday nights
• HH 2 for 1 (all beverages) 6-7 717-5903 for venue. from 7 to 8 pm. Fridays pm, Divi Flamingo Balashi Beach Darts Club plays every other Sun- Contact: 717-3322 • Harbour Village Tennis, Social Bar day at City Café. Registration at 4, Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per per- • HH—50% off- Buddy Dive Re- games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. The Church of Jesus Christ of son. Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth sort, 5:30-6:30 p.m. JCI - First Wednesday of the Month Latter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Vos at 565-5225 • Divi Flamingo Casino open - Junior Chamber International Bon- Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Ser- • Manager’s Bash—free Flamingo daily for hot slot machines, roulette aire (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as vices (Translation to English and Smash & snacks, Live music by Fla- and black jack, Monday to Saturday Bonaire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 mingo Rockers, Divi Flamingo, 8 pm– 4 am; Sunday 7 pm– 3 am. building, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from Sunday School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/ Balashi Beach Bar 6-7 pm • By appointment – Rooi 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Everyone is wel- PH Primary held from 10:20-12 noon • Free Rum Punch Party (5:30- Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Tours come. Contact: Renata Domacassé Visitors Welcome: 701-9522 for In- 6:30 pm) with Moogie Nation, fol- $21 (includes tax). Discounts for 516-4252. formation lowed by all-u-can-eat BBQ, 7-10 pm, residents and local people. Tel. 717- Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, Buddy Dive Resort 8489, 540-9800. Kaya International, every other Send event info to: Tuesday, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, The Bonaire Reporter • Parke Publico children’s play- FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS ground open every day into the eve- Jeannette Rodriguez. Email [email protected] Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th ning hours. Tel:790-6518, 786-6125 Sunday– Creature Feature– John Thursday of the month at 8 pm at or 790-8988 and Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome.
photo center present a multimedia Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday,
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t seems that whenever The Bonaire Reporter is going to come n the final day of the Star- variety of wind conditions. IFCA and IFA sanction and sup- out, the signal from radio-tagged turtle “Wiske” disappears. I board IFCA Freestyle Two winners were crowned. port our event. But not to worry. After her radio snapped back to life a couple of O ProKids competition Mother Na- Bonaire’s Kiri Thode was A special thanks to all the weeks ago she’s traveled to the Nicaragua coastline which has ture sent the Pro Kids a healthy crowned Under 20 World Cham- youngsters, adults and families proven in the past to be a productive feeding ground for Bonaire’s dose of wind with some heavy pion. Kiri just flew home from the who attended the event. nesting turtles. gusts over 20 knots. The schedule PWA World Tour Thursday in The hard efforts of all the many In the last radio tagging of the season an STCB team affixed a of the day was tie-breakers, fun time to compete. This top honor is volunteers, sponsors and commu- transmitter to another turtle last Friday night. slalom, classic freestyle, expres- well deserved. Another wonderful nity members is much appreciated. The female loggerhead, “Greggy Girl,” is the second turtle to sion sessions and the much loved win was earned by Team Estonia’s Without all of this support, such be tracked in Bonaire’s 2008 nesting season. Following her nest- Baby Class. The judges had Christofer Kalke who was an event cannot happen. A big ing on Klein Bonaire she was fitted with a satellite transmitter. She’s enough results from three days of crowned Under 17 World Cham- thank you to all involved on the th the 15 turtle since Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) started heats so the day was marked for pion. Chris won the qualifier in his organizational level as well as to the tracking program in fun. There were several music home and flew all the way to Bon- the competitors. 2003. STCB Photos groups, a fashion show with lovely aire to compete. Chris trains sev- For a list of all the results, more Based on the pattern clothes from the Bonaire Windsurf eral months a year in the Baltic photos and on the scene daily re- of turtle nesting activity Place boutique, food, drink and Sea. Congratulations to both win- ports, click on observed on Klein Bon- even an old fashioned hot dog ners. www.prokidsfreestyle.com Ann aire during the last few eating contest. 2008 was the first IFCA sanc- Phelan/G.D. weeks, STCB staff pre- The event began on August 27 tioned event for Bonaire. This is a Wilna Groenenboom photos dicted the possible re- and ran for the next six days in a top honor and privilege to have turn of a loggerhead turtle to the beach for Greggy Girl’ returns to the sea Friday night. A field team consisting of STCB’s staff and volunteers set out at night to monitor the beach on Klein Bonaire for nesting activity. Around 9pm a large loggerhead was found up on a sand dune and busy dig- ging a hole for placing her nest, and she soon began laying eggs. An hour later, after she covered her nesting area extensively with sand, the approximately 120 kg animal was intercepted by the team on her way towards the sea and a transmitter applied to the top of her cara- pace. At 12:26am the loggerhead turtle was released and she quickly departed into the sea. The female loggerhead has a shell length of 96.7 cm and is estimated to weigh about 120 kg. Adult loggerhead turtles come MCB’s Evert Piar congratulates Kiri to Bonaire to breed from May through July. The turtle is ex- Freestyle Antics pected to remain in the area and lay at least one more nest be- fore departing to her home feeding grounds. Tracking “Greggy Girl” is being made possible by a full sponsor- ship provided by Houston, Texas-based children’s wear company, JMFA-Greggy Girl, Inc. For more information contact: Mabel Nava, Sea Turtle Conser- vation Bonaire, telephone 599 717 2225 and 780 0433, e-mail Watching and Waiting
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The Perseid Meteors and the Two Comets that Never Were" ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20)You will have difficulties spreading yourself between your work and your home. Take matters in hand when it comes to dealing with clients ext Tuesday, August or colleagues. You're in need of love. Be on your best behavior. Your luckiest events N 12th, will be one of this month will occur on a Friday. the best for viewing the me- TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Try to make your lover understand that you need to do teors from the annual things with your friends. Your best efforts will come through hard work. You can Perseid meteor shower. come into money that you don't necessarily work for. Personal alterations will be in Now although meteors are your best interest. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday. often called and look like GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Expect to experience a sudden reversal of fortune. shooting stars they are not. In Tempers will mount if you're too pushy at work or at home. Uncertainties regarding fact meteors are simply tiny relatives will make situations uncomfortable if you attend a family function. Set aside specks of comet debris slam- any decisions regarding your personal life this month. Your luckiest events this month ming into our Earth's atmos- will occur on a Thursday. phere at high speed. And this CANCER (June 22-July 22) Don't jump as quickly as you usually do. You've been year it should be a pretty in a rut and you need to do something that will help you break the pattern you've good show because the fallen into. Don't try to twist things around so that they sound more enticing. Offer Moon will set around 1:30am love and affection instead of conflict and rejection. Your luckiest events this month so there will be no bright M-7 via telescope will occur on a Thursday. moonlight to wipe out the faintest meteors during the LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You should visit a friend or relative who hasn't been feeling best viewing time which will be between 1:30 am and dawn on Tuesday the up to par. Don't bother trying to make someone you live with see your point of view. 12th. To see them get as far away from city lights as possible and have clear and Look into events that you might find interesting, and compromise by doing a few very dark skies. Then simply lay back on a lawn chair or sleeping bag facing things that you both like to do. Don't let any money slip through your fingers this northeast. To see the most meteors you should stay up until dawn. No binoculars month. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday. or telescopes are needed. Simply slowly scan the skies back and forth and up and VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You don't need to pay out in order to have fun. You down and you should see a couple dozen Perseid meteors per hour. have done all you can to sort things out a personal level. Entertainment could cost you more than you expect. You may find a rare antique this month. Your luckiest events If you begin viewing in early evening if you simply look south and up you will this month will occur on a Thursday. see a fish-hook-shaped group of stars which is called Scorpius the Scorpion, LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Try not to let relatives or friends cause any friction with which is one of the few star patterns which actually looks like its name. In fact it your mate. Pleasure trips will ease the tension between you and your mate. Arguing even has a bright red star right where its heart should be. But if you follow the won't help. Changes in your domestic scene are evident. Your luckiest events this scorpion's body down around its tail up to its stinger you'll be able to see two tiny month will occur on a Monday. fuzzy clouds, which look exactly like the heads of comets when they're far away SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Sudden changes regarding work and colleagues are and on their approach to Earth. In fact most comets as they make their journey apparent. Don't be too hard on your mate. Be careful how you handle friends and rela- toward Earth and our Sun always look like tiny Q-tips nestled among the stars. tives, they may take things the wrong way. You can help them with difficult projects. But Q-tips which move from night to night and get bigger and bigger as they get Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday. closer and closer and eventually develop incredibly beautiful gas and dust tails. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Secret affairs will eventually backfire on you. But not these two tiny fuzzy clouds because unlike comets these two will never You may as well work on projects that will allow you to make progress. You need to develop tails and they will never move in relationship to the stars and they'll never be inspired and have your spirits lifted. Secret activity is evident. Your luckiest events get any bigger or brighter. They'll always be in the same place and look the same. this month will occur on a Friday. And although they have been seen for thousands of years they weren't officially CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Friends may not understand your situation. You named until the 18th century when an astronomer named Charles Messier who just hate waste, and when someone else costs you dearly you see red. You will be able made it part of his life's work to make a list of fuzzy cloud-like objects in the to find the perfect outfit, and the greatest new accessory for your house. Social activ- heavens so that he and other astronomers would not get confused when they went ity should be on your agenda. Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thurs- comet hunting. They're objects number 6 and 7 on his fuzzy cosmic cloud, not to day. be confused with comets, list. And today we use the first letter of Messier's last AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You can pick up wonderful buys if you really look name when we refer to objects 6 and 7 and they are now called M-6 and M-7 for hard this month. You may want to talk to your boss about your future goals. Your Messier, not to be confused with the word messier even though Messier did make attitudes are changing rapidly. Satisfy your passionate mood. Your luckiest events this the sky a lot less messier by identifying such objects. month will occur on a Monday. At any rate, although they really do look like decapitated comet heads as seen PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Take the time to do your job correctly or you may find with the naked eye, through a pair of binoculars they reveal themselves to be yourself looking for a new one. You should be traveling to that exotic destination much different. Because they are even more grand than comets, cosmically speak- you've been dreaming about. Plan to get out and do a bit of travel. Organize your ing. Indeed each tiny cloud is a great cluster of stars, other suns far, far away. The house and be sure to include the whole family in the projects you have set out to do. one closest to the stinger M-7 is a cluster of about 80 stars and is 800 light years Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday. away. Jack Horkheimer
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