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XThe Dutch municipality of Table of Contents Breda donated 18 used con- This Week’s Stories tainers for glass recycling to Glass Recycling Containers -Breda 2 Bonaire. They are currently en 10-10-10 / 100%? 3 route to Bonaire via the Royal Controversial Nature Laws 3 Navy ship Hr.Ms. Southern Parrot watch– Lora Season Wind-Up 6 Cross. The ship will arrive on Letters to the Editor –Great Picture, Sunset Bonaire this month. Breda has Beach for the People, Thanks Police changed over to underground (stolen car) 8 containers so these were avail- Jong Bonaire Calendar Debuts 7 able. SELIBON, Bonaire’s Sunset Beach For All 10 Eugenie Clark Shark Lady Award 11 waste management company, Glass Bottom and More 11 will begin separate collection Miss Bonaire Crowned 15 of glass from households next Breda PR photo Influential Women 15 year. Cycling Team Wins 16 n a joint statement on August 25, Divi Resorts and Bonaire Over- MCB Thanks Bonaire Press 16 I heidsgebouwen N.V. (BOG, responsible for Bonaire's island- sufficient wind. Various tests Dutch Treat (Kibbeling) 16 owned buildings, a subsidiary of Bonaire Holding Maatschappij will be performed before full Flamingo TV Apologizes 17 N.V.), announced that they have mutually decided that the pro- use will be made of the wind Dolphins of the Week 18 ———————————————— posed Divi Sunset Resort Bonaire project will not continue to be turbines’ capability. Departments developed. Flotsam & Jetsam 2 The proposed multi-use project was to include condominiums and XCommissioner Jopie Abra- On The Island Since (Jiri Lausman) 4 an all-inclusive resort at Playa Lechi, the location of the former Sun- ham has issues with Bonaire’s Picture Yourself—Dubuque, Iowa, USA 6 set Beach Hotel. Divi Resorts had promised to build there several Spatial Development Plan Bon- Sudoku Puzzle 7 years ago and erected a huge Quonset hut-shaped tent (above) on aire (ROB) now under review Bon Quiz #37 (Eleanor Roosevelt the site. The deteriorating tent has become an eyesore (photo above) and public comment. “The plan Memorial Plaque) 7 on the northern hotel row. has too little space for the resi- Latin Music Classics (New) Bachata 7 dents of the island. The tourists Bonaire Voices– A Weekend To Remem- Many local residents welcomed the announcement. They want a ber (Frank Reyes) 9 public beach on the site rather than another resort. More on page 10. and the environment are given ample space. That’s fine for the What’s Happening , Cruise Ships 12 Lucia Beck and kwartiermaker tourists and I love the environ- Reporter Masthead 12 Friso Fennema presented the new Classifieds 13 kenboom was quoted as saying, “It ment, but we must not become name and logo. Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, was a stupid accident.” reservation inhabitants,” he said. Moon Phase 13 “I heard that land is being par- XTHE HAGUE - The intro- Shopping & Service Directory 14 XBonaire is now celed out at 400 square meters, duction of a new tax on Bon- Body Talk – Overfed But Undernourished 16 using wind power which means living on top of one Bonaire On Wheels –Victor Summits aire in 2011 will yield $2 mil- as well as fossil another. We need space and that Brandaris on Mountain Bike 17 lion more than previously esti- fuel for generating space is available.” Bon Quiz Answer 17 mated, wrote the Dutch Finance electricity on a Abraham says he won’t rush to Sudoku Solution 17 Minister Jan Kees de Jager in a S. Stapert photo regular basis. The enact the ROB before the Pet of the Week (Jos with Colton) 18 letter to Parliament. That’s pri- 10/10/10 transition date. “Let Did You Know (Dolphin Therapy) 18 turbines have been marily because there are cur- XBecause of an accidental The Netherlands deal with the Sky Park (Close Planets ) 19 set to generate rently 15,700 people registered Jack Horkheimer Obituary 19 error, between 500 to 5,000 liters spatial development of Bonaire. (only!) 210 kilo- as living on the island rather than The Stars Have It 19 of oil leaked into Salinja Vlijt There’s no need for us to do watts each, so for the “more than 11,000,” which and then into the sea on August 20 someone else’s dirty work now.” How to contact us now, up to 2.5 mil- is the 2001 figure that the previ- Letters to the Editor: from the Akkerman auto dealer- lion watts is avail- ous estimate was based on. In the [email protected] ship. It was an unfortunate combi- XThe Dutch Government’s Re- Story tip or idea: able from the tur- same letter, the minister wrote nation of events. Akkerman was gional Service Centre (RSC) for [email protected] busy with activities on the septic bines. Because the that most Bonaireans will have to The Publisher: the BES Islands (Bonaire, St. [email protected] wind is low these pay less tax, except for tourists, tanks and drainpipes during a Eustatius and Saba) was renamed days sometimes Pensionados and 60+ seniors. Box 407, Bonaire, tropical downpour. Rainwater sub- “Rijksdienst Caribisch Neder- Neth. Antilles. sequently ended up in the oil drain, they don’t reach land” (RCN) –Dutch Carib- Phone 790-8988 XTHE HAGUE—Eighteen Phone 790-6518 / 786-6518 forcing the oil out into the saliña that point. They are bean Public Service” which laws and regulations relating to Available on-line at: via Kaya Amsterdam. Akkerman being stepped up slowly to pro- would better fit its mission fol- www.bonairereporter.com the new constitutional relations immediately reported the spill to vide a control on electric grid lowing the planned October 10 in the Kingdom were published Printed Every Fortnight, the fire department and STINAPA stability. Next step is to phase in integration with Holland. The in the Dutch Government Ga- On-line Every day, 24/7 and did everything to limit the wind power as a fraction of total new name was unveiled during a zette (Staatscourant), a required Next edition printing on damage,” said VROM kwartier- electrical demand. This week one RCN-sponsored media breakfast step in the reformation of the October 5 , 2010 maker, Manfred Beckman Lapré. turbine will be set to produce its on Bonaire to celebrate Interna- Dutch Antilles. The decree can Story and Ad deadline: STINAPA Director Elsmarie Beu- peak power of 900 kW during a tional Press Day (September 1). October 2, 2010, 12 noon time of the day when there is In the photo above RCN staffers (Continued on page 8)

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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 ecent events are making the But in Holland the situation re- R October 10, 2010, integration mains murky. Dutch political parties ast week into The Netherlands of the BES have been trying to form a coalition L the Nature Disappearingjon photo Islands and the “country status” for based on parliamentary arithmetic Conservation Curaçao and St. Maarten more cer- from the last elections held on June and the Under- tain. Queen’s Commissioner Henk 9. Talks on forming a right leaning water Park Laws Kamp told The Reporter last week of minority government collapsed on became become his concerns that the actions of the Friday when the Freedom Party-PVV effective and, new government in Curaçao and the pulled out. Queen Beatrix is meeting according to a reaction of the Dutch Parliament’s with party leaders this Monday and government Now a permit and good reason will be Second Chamber may hamper pro- Tuesday to try to again revive coali- press release, needed to cut down a tree like this. gress towards the breakup and subse- tion negotiations. The Netherlands will be enforced And the permit fee may be as much as quent restructuring of the Dutch An- has been without a permanent cabi- vigorously. But $195 for a tree of 95” in girth or more. tilles. But developments over the net since the previous government they are being past weekend should lessen his con- collapsed on February 20. opposed by some in Bonaire’s tourism sector. cern. It remains to be seen whether a The new laws were passed after consultation with stake- Between midnight Friday and Sat- majority of the Dutch Second Cham- holders and the public last year. The legislation is de- urday night (September 3-4), Cura- ber will vote to amend the Kingdom signed to protect the sea and land environment of Bonaire. çao got a new MFK/PS/MAN Charter to allow the breakup and They formalized the marine ordinances that were in force (political parties) Executive Council, reformation of the Antilles in Tues- for many years and added new protections for both land passed the draft constitution for the day’s scheduled debate. The Liberal and sea. Additionally, as of January 1, 2011, fees will be future “country” of Curaçao and Democratic Party -VVD, the Party charged for all commercial users of the waterfront and decided to participate in Thursday’s for Freedom -PVV and the Socialist Marine Park. The revenues, estimated to bring in between Round Table Conference (RTC) on Party -SP, together having 70 of the NAƒ200.000 and NAƒ300.000 annually, are earmarked the dismantling of the Netherlands 150 seats in the Second Chamber, for STINAPA, the NGO that currently manages the Bon- Antilles on 10-10-10. are expected to vote against it. The aire land and sea parks. However, the Curaçao Council at Christian Union -CU with its five The enactment of the law has outraged some resort and the same time passed a resolution seats, is also considering voting dive operators. According to a source in the sector they instructing its delegation to seek against it. are being singled out to support STINAPA while other agreement to exclude Curaçao from All this could make for a politi- tourism-oriented businesses are not charged. Besides, they the Kingdom consensus laws, to cally exciting week in The Hague. say, they already provide significant support to STINAPA include a procedure for their island While anything is possible, this by collecting dive-tag fees, providing mooring and facili- to become independent and to start a final RTC can be considered “more ties for Marine Park boats and more. process to change the constitution of a ceremonial closure,” said one In protest of this law, BHG (Bonaire Hospitality Group), they just approved by referendum. delegate, when the final decision on BONHATA (Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association) and Henk Kamp at the RSC/RCN press In Aruba the members of the the new arrangements will be signed CURO, (Council of Underwater Resort Operators), the breakfast on September 1. Announced Aruba Parliament approved the off by all Kingdom partners. latter usually a staunch supporter of such initiatives, have was the re-naming of the Regional changes to the Kingdom Charter to voted not to sign an (unrelated-Ed.) covenant, initiated by Service Center (RSC) to the Rijksdi- permit the breakup of the Dutch An- An ancient Chinese proverb, some- the RSC, called “Na Un Bonaire Mas Limpi” (For a enst Caribisch Nederland (RCN)-The tilles. And in St. Maarten its Island times referred to as a curse, describes Cleaner Bonaire) at this time. Dutch Caribbean Public Service. Council approved the last of more the situation, “May you live in inter- (Continued on page 16) than 24 necessary “organic laws.” esting times.” G.D.

Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 Page 3 have only reluctantly accepted the best in the world. “I the idea that an article about my- Before I came to Holland self would be written in this series. How- I worked in Baghdad for ever, I agreed because I would like to two years on a water express my opinion concerning the future power plant in the Tigris development of Bonaire, which has been River, in a town called the topic in a large number of my guest Samara, about 80 kilome- editorials and letters to the editor in this ters north of Baghdad. paper during the past years. During those years, 1962 So…I was born in Prague, Czechoslova- and 1963, a party named kia, and I arrived in Holland in 1967 to ‘Baath,’ which was sup- work on a big project. At the time there porting Saddam Hussein, was a tremendous shortage of engineers in seized power in Iraq. Holland. I started working for Ballast I’ve worked and lived in Nijdam and worked for that company countries all over the until my retirement. But two years ago world: Africa, Asia and “...the condition of the reef worsened considerably during 2009. It was mainly caused by the building activities along the coast and by the sewage water seeping from septic tanks to the sea. ” Jiri Lausman at home they called me to do a job for them in the South America. We lived in Caracas for seven years and live in this house by myself. My wife north of Chile in a copper mine and I I married late in life. We met in 1977 in during that period we visited Bonaire for lives partly in Aruba, partly in Brazil.” went, of course. Brazil where I was working at the time. the first time. We stayed at Hotel Bonaire He smiles, puts a plate of cheese on the I built up a great career working on My wife is Brazilian; she’s much younger (Sunset Beach). It was very good and it table, offers me a glass of wine and says, bridges, maritime constructions and than I. In 1978 we moved to Caracas, had a beautiful beach. I was impressed “I would like to talk to you about the fu- dredging – everything connected with Venezuela, where our eldest son Robert and thought it would be ideal to live here: ture development of Bonaire. It’s impor- water – just like my son Robert who also was born. We have two sons, Robert, 31, the pure nature, such kind people and the tant for everyone on Bonaire and I have became an engineer and who’s working as and Tom, 27, who was born in Holland. perfect climate. It’s never too hot for me! always studied all available documents a project manager in Mexico for ‘the com- They are both engineers. Tom lives in In 1987 we moved to Aruba where I concerning this topic. I am very impressed petition’- Boskalis - the worlds’ biggest Holland; he’s one of the best surfers in was the manager for the Americas for with the so called Pourier Report, made and most renowned company for maritime The Netherlands and he invented and de- Ballast Nijdam. While we lived there I for the Bestuurscollege in 1992 by a constructions and dredging. When it signed some major innovations for surf- decided to buy land on Bonaire and to (Continued on page 5) comes to dredging technology Holland is boards. build a house here. So, now I’m here – I

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Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 On The island Since (Continued from page 4) Hotel at the Azul Project. Fortunately it The Pourier Report is mentioned in the group of experts, led by the Bonairean- didn’t happen. Unfortunately, the opinion introduction to the Strategic Environ- born Miguel Pourier, former governor of of the Bonaire politicians and also of the mental Evaluation of the Land Destination the Netherlands Antilles. According to majority of the local people is to build Plan, agreed by the Bestuurscollege in this report, the task of the government is large international hotels. It seems to be June 2010 and expected to be approved to protect the most important asset of that for them the development of the is- soon. Unfortunately, although this plan Bonaire – the 52-kilometer-long coral land is construction. Proof of that was also pleas for the protection of the coral reef. All island policies must be focused shown at a local school exhibition when reef and the saliñas, it advocates the ne- on this task and it means: no mass tour- the children were asked, ‘What should be cessity of development of Bonaire in or- ism, no new large hotels, limitation of the the future development of Bonaire?’ They der to accommodate the growing number number of divers and other measures nec- presented paintings and drawings with of inhabitants which, according to the essary for the preservation of the reef. The buildings, large buildings, even on Klein plan, will reach 25,000 in the coming 10 principle of the Pourier Report was very Bonaire. years. About 3,000 new homes are simple, as Bonaire doesn’t have beaches The Pourier Report has never been inte- planned to be built for this purpose and or minerals, or refineries. It has the coral grated into the local society. The politi- new industrial plants and hotels will be reef, one of the most beautiful in the cians and the schools didn’t succeed in constructed. It is evident that by approv- world. So, the government of Bonaire teaching the people the importance of the ing this plan, the Bestuurscollege will in Jiri Lausman must take care of the reef, because it’s coral reef – the main asset of the future of fact declare that the basic principles of the brittle, fragile and it’s all we have. Mind Bonaire. Well, according to the just- Pourier Report have been definitely Jiri has an excellent memory, but he lives you, this was 18 years ago! published report of the Environmental thrown overboard. It hurts me, because I in the present, not in the past. But what happened was that Bonaire’s Commission, established by the Bestuur- want the best for the island and I think the “All my life I’ve traveled and I’m still politicians had other ideas about the fu- scollege in 1991 in order to advise in en- Pourier Report was the best for Bonaire.” traveling. I love the wilderness in far ture of the island. Both main parties vironmental questions, the condition of Jiri Lausman is a man from the old away countries. Last year I made a long thought that large, international hotels the reef worsened considerably during world. He’s a man of great intelligence trip through the mountain areas of Alaska, must be built in the framework of the de- 2009. It was mainly caused by the build- and willpower. He’s a ladies’ man – old including the harsh Aleutian Islands. In velopment of the island. There have been ing activities along the coast and by the fashioned style. He is a man who can take June and July of this year I visited South plans to build two big international hotels, sewage water seeping from septic tanks to care of himself – a rare species - and he’s Korea and the Russian Far East. In Russia a Divi Hotel at Sunset Beach and a Hilton the sea. a man who will never be an ‘old man’. I climbed the volcanoes of the vast Kam- chatka peninsula with a small group of much younger Australian mountaineers. Kamchatka is larger than Japan; it has 200 volcanoes of which 29 are active. The population is about 380,000. Japan has 127 million. Afterwards I traveled through the Siberian Taiga in an all- terrain vehicle with a driver and a guide with a gun, because grizzly bears are abundant in that area! I also found the remains of one of the Gulags – Soviet concentration camps – in the vast Kolyma region, the coldest area of the northern hemisphere.” He gets up and shows me some artifacts he found in the Gulag. His house has a collection of paintings, min- erals and statues from all over the world. His garden is original ‘mondi’ – “I left my land the way it was. I only planted two palm trees where construction dam- aged the original vegetation.” He laughs. “Nobody in my neighborhood has a gar- den like mine! Let me tell you, in my opinion, the as- sumption that the island’s population will grow in the coming 10 years in a large part by retirees from Holland is not cor- rect. It would be strange if now, after the penshionado advantage is abolished under the new status of Bonaire, the number of retirees moving to Bonaire would increase considerably. And I think for most people the change from Bonaire being a part of the Kingdom to becoming a part of the Netherlands plays no role. Anybody who’s lived in The Netherlands knows that the hot, tropical climate of the Antil- les is the main reason why the Dutch retir- ees stay in their own country or move to another European location with a milder climate.” He grins. “Some weeks ago it was really very hot for three days and all my neighbors were sighing, saying, ‘It’s so stifling, the heat is already unbearable!’ Thus, do not think that the masses of Dutch retirees will inundate Bonaire in the coming years!” Story & photos by Greta Kooistra

Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 Page 5 far fewer eggs being laid on average than in previous years. This lower clutch size is an indicator that the adult birds were

not able or not willing to invest as much in their reproductive efforts this year. Long-lived birds such as the Lora need to be in good physical condition in order to reproduce, as it is energetically costly. Lo- ras breed once a year, and will invest six or possibly more months before their chicks are independent. Smaller birds like the Ba- nanaquit live for shorter periods and by contrast will produce several clutches in a year. For a Lora, it’s not worth putting its own survival at risk for one breeding at- tempt when it has the opportunity to con- tinue reproducing for another 30 years. Compared to other parrots, Bonaire’s Loras are known to have poor “hatchability,” which means that rela- tively few of the eggs that remain intact at the end of incubation, hatch. This does not include the eggs that have been eaten by rats or cats. Poor hatchability could occur for many reasons, such as in- breeding in the population due to small nce again, the breeding season for population size, eggs not being fertilized, O Bonaire’s Lora has already come to or even the conditions inside the nest dur- arc Sieverding sent us this photo taken at the 2010 RAGBRAI®, The Regis- an end. Tuesday was a day of mixed feel- ing incubation. So it was no surprise for us M ter’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, an annual seven-day bicycle ings for us when the last remaining nest this year when only 63% of the eggs ride across the state of Iowa. In its 38th year, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and was found empty as the final chick fledged. hatched. In other tropical birds an average longest bicycle touring event in the world. Now the hard work starts of processing the of 92% of viable eggs hatch. The RAGBRAI route averages 472 miles and it begins somewhere along Iowa’s west- data and writing a report. Not quite the Despite Salba Nos Lora’s annual cam- ern border on the Missouri River and ends along the eastern border on the Mississippi same thrill and adventure as collecting the paign to remind people that stealing Lo- River. information itself and spending every day ras from nests is illegal, this practice still In the picture, from left to right, are Marc Sieverding and Ann Johnson, both residents in the “mondi” amongst the birds. The in- continues. This year, six chicks were taken of Bonaire, together with Jim Petersen, a frequent visitor to our island. teresting part about report writing and data from the nests that we were monitoring. The picture was taken in the last town, Dubuque, Iowa, on the Mississippi River, analysis is being able to come to some con- The consequences of being caught with an where this years RAGBRAI ended. clusions about the trends we have seen illegal pet Lora are high as this law is be- —————————————————————————————————— throughout the season, and to see it re- ginning to be enforced again. Look out for flected in the data. Salba Nos Lora’s beautiful new campaign WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or One of the concerns of the team before the posters ( at left) for more information, when you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE beginning of the Lora breeding season was which are due to hit the streets anytime BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, whether the Loras would breed at all as soon! Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (AN). E-mail to: [email protected]. there was a severe lack of rain during After an uncertain start to the season, we Bonaire’s “winter.” were delighted to see that 25 chicks made it Despite our concerns, the Loras initiated into the wild population from the nests we their breeding like clockwork around the monitored. Hope- same time as last year. The team even fully in a few found several new nests this year, and years’ time we will monitored a similar number of nests as in see them again previous years. making their own The big differences began to appear when nesting attempts! the eggs were being laid. Despite monitor- Rhian Evans ing a similar number of nests, there were

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A New Reporter Feature or the third F year in a row, Jong Bonaire is offering a scenic island calendar for sale in an effort to raise funds for the after school youth center for teenag- ers. For 2011 the Alan Gross photo theme of the calen- dar is “Discoveries Bart landheer had to innovate to get some good photos s you might know, Bonaire recently of the Kids of A had a great performance of Frank Jong Bonaire” and features some well- dar for those two islands. Reyes, one of the most famous Bachata known and not-so-well-known locations Each year, Jong Bonaire conducts an stars. on the island that the teens have discov- essay contest among its members and Bachata is a genre of music that origi- ered during their Jong Bonaire activi- the winners appear on the calendar. The nated in the Dominican Republic in the ties. current 2010 calendar hanging in homes early parts of the 20th century and spread Orders are being taken now for the cal- around the world featured the cultural to other parts of Latin America. Its subjects are often romantic. Especially endar, which will be on the island in treasures that the Jong Bonaire teens The Anna Eleanor Roosevelt prevalent are tales of heartbreak and sad- late September so that stores will have learned during a month-long cultural Memorial Plaque ness.

several months, especially during the project held at the youth center. The In the 1990s, Bachata's instrumentation high season, to sell them to visitors. first calendar featured the dreams and changed from acoustic Spanish guitar to aterfront Wilhelmina Park has sev- “We also hope that all the companies ambitions of the teen members at that electric steel string. The new electric W eral monuments and buildings that and families who have bought the calen- time. Bachata soon became an international give it a unique character. It looked quite dar for gifts over the past few years will “This calendar has become very impor- phenomenon, and Bachata's popularity different years ago and has enjoyed sev- continue to do so,” said Rene Hakken- tant to the Jong Bonaire funding proc- could not be denied. eral face lifts along the way. One of its berg, President of Stichting Jeugdwerk ess,” said Hakkenberg, “With most of In the upcoming editions of The Reporter, current features is a plaque commemo- Jong Bonaire. the costs of producing the calendar do- Latin Music Classics will tell something rating the wartime visit to Bonaire of nated, Jong Bonaire is able to raise about a classic Latin song or a famous the wife of the 32nd President of the US, The teens featured each month on the money to support many of the after- Latin artist and ask a question that could Eleanor Roosevelt. 2011 calendar are: Tiffany Dirkz, school activities.” The ENNIA insur- win you a CD. Her visit was to inspect and encourage the Jorge Alba, Jenuevieve Casper, Jay- ance company will be sponsoring a ra- American troops who were stationed here wind Cicilia, Jenuediene Casper, Mil- dio commercial campaign to help sell This week’s question: during WWII. In March, 1944, Mrs. Roo- ton Frans, Norvellinne Elizabeth, the calendars. Name at least one other famous sevelt embarked on a visit to the Carib- Alexzino Martijn, Sharzy Anthony, Those wishing to purchase the calendar song of Frank Reyes. bean and Latin American countries to Alexander Statie, Jordan de Meyer in quantities of 10 or more can send an improve relations with countries in the and Donya Batta. e-mail to Please send your answer to: western hemisphere. Recently released Pictured on the cover of the calendar is [email protected] or [email protected] and be entered in documents revealed an astonishing fact a group of teens landing on Klein Bon- can call 786-1357. The calendar makes a drawing to win a CD of your own regarding this visit. choice in Jody’s shop. aire, including: Ashley Beaumont, Al- a great Christmas gift for friends, family berseeto Cecilia, Giandrick Manuel, and customers and should be very popu- The winner of this week’s contest will be Q) Do you know what it is? Alexander Hart, Ruviano Josephia, lar with tourists since it shows so many announced in the next edition of The Re- Answer on page 17 Mireyda Winklaar, Sharlina Molina, views of the island. The calendar is in porter. Jo Bux/ Jody’s F & M Christie Dovale

Aiminelly Cicilia and Joyceline the same 30x30 cm (12X12”) format as Jody’s BonQuiz appears regularly in The Agostein. in previous years and makes a lovely Fashion & Reporter. It’s prepared by Christie wall hanging. Music is the Dovale of Island Tours. To arrange a The photos were taken at locations all Jong Bonaire is the largest after-school well known tour, contact her via around the island including Sorobon, program for teens in the Antilles with Fashion Shop at Lagoen Hill #18. her website: where world champion freestyle wind- over 200 members. The program is In their collection they have the 100% IslandToursBo- surfer Tati Frans is shown teaching now in its 11th year and more than 1,000 original Nikes and jeans of famous brands like G-Star and Replay! naire.com Phone 717- Jong Bonaire member Milton Frans young Bonaireans have participated in 4435 or 795-3456 how to learn the sport. Other locations the program since 1999. Funding for At the cruise ship marketplace Jody’s Music is one of the stakeholders and Email: christie- include the mangroves, the Butterfly Jong Bonaire comes from the Island always trIes to bring in the best music [email protected]. Farm, Seru Largu, the salt pans, Klein Government, AMFO and fundraisings for young and old at the right moment. Bonaire and other special places. like this calendar. Each year approxi- Photographers Bart Landheer and Jac- mately 1/4 of the budget comes from queline Bremmers created the calendar the Bonairean community and this cal- again this year just before traveling to endar helps cover some of the commu- Saba and Statia to photograph a calen- nity’s part. Jane Townsend Island Hopper Vacation Packages to Anguilla and Saba Anguilla is best known for its 33 beaches, gourmet and West Indian Cuisine, snorkeling and romantic honey- FULL DIGITAL SERVICES moons. FUJI MINI-LAB Saba is a tranquil island best known for KODAK & FUJI FILM To solve the puzzle, enter the num- hiking and spectacular diving. The tropi- E-6 PROCESSING cal rainforest is bursting with flora and bers 1 through 9 to the partially PASSPORT PHOTOS fauna for the nature lover to behold. filled in puzzle without repeating a BATTERIES, CAMERAS Leave Bonaire at 8 AM and arrive on number in any row, column or 3 x FRAMES, PHOTO ALBUMS either island by lunch time. Choose from GREETING CARDS 3 region. Answer on page 17. casual bungalows to lovely villas. Contact the Anguilla and Saba special- Les Galeries Shopping Center ists at 800-219-0118 (US Toll Free), (Bordering the parking lot) ℡ 717-5890 - Open Hours: On Bonaire call 786-3134 or email M-F 8:30-12, 2-5:30 pm, Sat. 9-12 [email protected] today!

Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 Page 7 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) XThe Con- US Consulate only go into effect four weeks after it has sulate Gen- photo been published in the Gazette. The imple- eral of the mentation date of the decree is to be Octo- US an- ber 10, 2010. But the most important King- nounced the processing my report immediately so that I dom Law, the one to amend the Kingdom arrival of could give the report to the claims adjuster Charter, wasn’t published. Without this law the new US that very day which would allow the repair the other laws and regulations, despite being garage to begin work. Even though having Chief of published in the Gazette, cannot go into your car stolen was a bad experience the effect. The debate in the Second Chamber is Mission for silver lining was knowing that our police set for Tuesday, September 7. the Nether- department is on the ball and functioning in lands Antil- a caring and professional manner XSince 2006 Hendrik Wuyts of Scuba les and High compliments and many thanks to the Vision and Gerard van Erp have been Aruba, Ms. police for their good work. recording a documentary following the Valerie Be- Dabney Lassiter progress of Bonaire towards integra- lon. tion with The Netherlands. There are a On August 26, 2010, Consul General Val- number of interviews still to be con- erie Belon assumed her responsibilities as ducted. The documentary is expected to Consul General for the US in the Nether- be available in December, 2010. lands Antilles and Aruba. As Consul Gen- eral and Chief of Mission, she will remain XSt. Maarten and Curaçao have decided to responsible for the Dutch Caribbean is- use a NEW common currency – the Car- lands throughout the dissolution process ibbean guilder- beginning in 2012. The as the senior representative of the US existing Netherlands Antilles guilder will be Government. Sunset Beach used during the transition period. Valerie Belon has enjoyed a 20-year ca- GREAT PICTURE reer as a Foreign Service Officer in the Greetings,

XTravelers to the US with a passport US State Department. Most recently, she This is just a note of congratulations on the SUNSET BEACH FOR BONAIREANS from US Visa Waiver Program countries was the Senior Benelux Desk Officer at (including The Netherlands) will now publication of the wonderful picture of the To the Editor: the State Department, taking the lead role young people on the front page of your Au- have to pay to enter the US. ESTA is an for all Dutch and Luxembourg issues as “electronic traveling authorization” which gust 27 - September 10 edition! It is indeed I understand that Divi may have released well as overseeing the desk officer for priceless, and should bring a smile to every- their grip on the property known as Sunset all travelers from Visa Waiver Program Belgium. countries must obtain before embarking on one. Beach. If this be true then the people of Consul General Belon is fluent in French Dr. Carlyle Corbin Bonaire should truly be thankful and recog- a trip over land or sea to the US. This travel- and Spanish. She earned a degree in Eco- ing authorization has been mandatory since International Advisor on Governance nize this as perhaps the only reprieve to nomics from Princeton University, a Mas- January 12, 2009. As of September 8th 2010, (Dr. Corbin came to Bonaire to advise the come their way in a long circus parade of the US will charge $14 per ESTA. One can ters in Business Administration from the Bonaire Government on Referendum proce- mis-gotten, ill-planned eco--unfriendly pro- only apply for this online and via a credit University of California Los Angeles, and dures-Ed/) jects that have been jammed down the card. No traveling data is required to fill in a Master’s degree in International Policy throats of those that call this little rock the ESTA. Studies from Stanford University. She home. The ESTA is valid for a two-year period, or was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, The developers in hand with the bureaucrats until the relevant passport expires. The web- and has family ties to California and with the support of the financial shakers site for registration is https:// France. She resides in Willemstad with have contrived to tear pieces of this little esta.cbp.dhs.gov. her pre-school-aged daughter, Lucy. place from the hands of those who have long toiled to make a decent life here on XTiara Air's expanded schedule for Bonaire. Aruba-Bonaire-Aruba flights will allow A little project boarding the mangroves, for more chances to connect to many US another catastrophe in the making right next and South America gateway cities. Check door to the grand foil (Plaza), roof lines www.tiara-air.com for details. press higher with no restraint and buildings are placed with no thought of future plan- ning (or parking). THANKS POLICE DEPARTMENT As with an hour glass, the sand of Bonaire XAccording to a government press re- Dear Editor: falls away beyond the grasp of legacy, the lease, the fishermen’s pier near Regatta This morning I went out to get in my car legacy of the People of Bonaire. House on Playa Pabou is getting reno- and - surprise - there was no little red Toy- The developers and the political tribe along vated. The structure was battered by ota in sight. My first thought was that my with the financial whiz bangs will all be on waves from Tropical Storm “Omar” in husband had borrowed it but he then walked the same plane headed to distant horizons as October 2008 and lost both its walkway out of the gate to get into his own car. So the folks who bore this island on their backs and supporting timbers. They will be re- where was my little red car? Apparently I find nothing left to pass on. Nothing to placed with a system that will allow the was a victim of car theft. I called the police point to with pride. planks to be removed in case of heavy to report the theft and gave them a descrip- Sunset Beach may be one of the only op- seas as done by many waterfront dive tion and license number. In less than one portunities left for the People of Bonaire to operators. hour a police car was at my gate to report hold on to at least a small piece of paradise. The Bonaireiaanse Wegenbouw that the car had been located and what the Maybe enough to hand over to the next Maatschappij (BWM) company is in damage was. I went to the police station to generation, maybe enough to show those charge of the work. Although completion file a report (necessary for an insurance next folks to call this place home that we is not expected until mid-October the XThe first franchise of The Pastechi claim) and was helped in a very timely cared enough to save something worthwhile south portion will be available for use House on Kaya Korsow opened across manner. The officer assisting me went for them....maybe during Regatta. the alley from Zeezicht Restaurant on above and beyond general procedures by Brian McCarley Friday, August 27. It was highlighted by Boca Slagbaai Cruise. And it’s great for X Help keep The Reporter publishing by XInselAir announced the start of Insel’s the appearance of the popular Dominican service from Miami to Havana, Cuba, as parties telling our advertisers, “I heard about singer Frank Reyes. The shop offers a you in The Reporter.” And help get us of Monday, October 4. The flight is sched- wide variety of pastechis and features uled twice weekly at the onset, with the XCorrection: At the end of last issue’s new advertisers. If you have a favorite Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Hours are article about Jan Jaap van Almenkerk an shop that does not advertise remind them route expected to grow to flights six times a Monday-Friday, 7am to 6:30pm non-stop, week. InselAir complies with all FAA incorrect website address was listed. The that they can improve their business if they Saturday, 7am to 2 pm. Closed Sunday. (Federal Aviation Administration) criteria correct website address is www.stichting- do. and has an impeccable track record during kibrahacha.blogspot.com its two years of operation in the US. XThere’s a new boat available for all to XIn this issue , on page 7,The Reporter InselAir will also service Charlotte, North enjoy Bonaire’s waters. The 50’-long Good XJRA Schoonmaakbedrijf BV, who begins a new series, Latin Music Classics. Carolina, from Curacao, twice a week as of Return, a classic Maine scalloper, will give have worked with The Reporter for over Check it out and let us know what you November 25. The airline flies non-stop you comfortable cruises in the waters 12 years have added maintenance to their think. from Bonaire to Miami and return each Sat- around Bonaire and Klein Bonaire. Their superb cleaning. Call them for small or big urday. trips include Round Klein Bonaire Cruise, jobs. 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Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 zuela and Holland were in the audience. To our great surprise that evening, Ephrem J. Ocalia, a very famous singer from Curaçao who has performed many songs in Spanish, got to sing along with A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER…FRANK REYES LIVE IN CONCERT Frank in one of Frank’s biggest hits. Reyes was honored also by the Domini- sales, surpassing the other Bachateros of can Republic ambassador here in Bonaire, the time. Mr. Rafael Santana. Mr. Evert Piar of Through the years he’s had many suc- MCB presented the singer with a medal. cesses, and indeed one of the successes is coming to Bonaire for the first time. Liv- The organizers of the concert, Frank ing on an island with only 15,000 people Dubbelman, Ron Gijzen and Boudewijn Siomara, Frank and Laura DeSalvo at we thought this was a dream, but thanks “Bous” Scholts, can look back at a great the Pastechi House to Mega Hit FM we knew that this was event and a great success. What a week- opening serious business. On Saturday, June 27th, end to remember. We Bonaireans will 2010, Mega Hit FM went to Santo Do- never forget the great pleasure we had to mingo to sign a contract with Frank have Mr. Frank Reyes live in concert on Send your comments to The Bonaire Reporter, Reyes, and two months later Reyes was this friendly island of Bonaire. P.O. Box 407, Bonaire, or live in concert in Bonaire. Three of his email reporter brothers are part of the band that accom- Story & photos by Siomara Albertus @bonairenews.com. panied him: Alfredo is second guitarist, Agustin plays the bongos (percussionist) and Vidal is his assistant. The Bonaire press got to meet him on Friday, August 27th at the Plaza Resort for an interview, and at the opening that eve- ning of the Pastechi House he was asked to cut the opening ribbon. The Pastechi House was founded by the Lopes family FRANK REYES in Aruba. They have a branch in Curaçao and now one in Bonaire, managed by the Director Sipke Posthumus and the Gen- fter more than 10 years Bonaire eral Director Egbert de Vries. Indeed we experienced a big event in the mu- and all present enjoyed the opening. A •Transport of Money •Vehicle patrols sic business. It was in 1999 that the big On Saturday, August 28, at the Plaza In Business event at the Kralendijk Stadium was the after the great performance of J&R Latino and Valuables •Burglar Alarms Over 27 years appearance of the international singer, band and DJ Robert 2, Chiki announced •Private Investigations •Fire Alarm Systems Mrs. Celia Cruz, who died July 16, 2003, Frank Reyes and his band on stage. Peo- at the age of 77. Celia was the Salsa ple from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, the Kaya Nikiboko Nord 37A, PO Box 225 Tel: (599) 717- 8125 Queen and until today we haven’t known Dominican Republic, Colombia, Vene- Fax (599) 717- 6125 E-mail [email protected] anyone like her.

But now we have gotten to know the Bachata music that’s become an interna- tional favorite as people from all over the world like it. Even the Dutch women and men have learned how to dance the Bachata. Plaza Resort Bonaire and Mega Hit FM organized an enormous event, From Bonaire Nautico Marina starring the Prince of Bachata, Mr. Frank Reyes. Frank was born on June 4th, 1969, in the Dominican Republic in a town named Tenares Boba Arriba, some distance from the capital of Santo Domingo. Tenares is a town like Bonaire with much the same TRIPS climate. In a conversation with Frank we Every learned that he comes from a very big Day family of 13 children- seven girls and six boys. At a very young age the singer de- THE ONLY veloped his artistic talent and together with his brothers he formed a musical WALKON / WALKOFF Catamaran Kantika di Amor group, something they enjoyed because Up to 27 people and supported by music is something that belongs to their a brand new larger sister country. Catamaran Kantika Too Up to 50 people Bachata is music that comes from the heart, he says, where you can express Daily trips via resorts 10 am, 12 , 2 pm Except Sundays at 10 am only your feelings from the depth of your soul. At the age of 12 Frank moved to the capi- Also available for group trips tal, Santo Domingo, working several jobs in hopes of having his own business. While he was working in a grocery store he was discovered by a talent scout, Mr. (max 1.90 meter draft), John B. Genáo. Through Mr. Genáo, Frank was able to realize his great dream, Water and 115/220 v. his first album. His first production in Dinghy tie up at north-inside 1991 was titled, “Tu Seras Mi Reina,” and dock at US$10 weekly up from Frank became the self-appointed “Prince Monday till Monday. of Bachata,” beginning his career per- BONAIRE NAUTICO MARINA forming to audiences that love Bachata. In At It Rains Fishes Restaurant 1997, with his song, “Extreño Mi Call Henk at 560-7254 / Bob 786-5399 www.bonairenauticomarina /VHF 68 Pueblo,” Frank attained platinum record [email protected]

Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 Page 9 unset Beach is up for grabs. Divi Re- S sorts abandoned their plan to build on the site of the old Sunset Beach and the long- lease land is back in the hands of the Bonaire government. Now there is a groundswell of sentiment to make Sunset Beach a recreational area for the people of Bonaire and island visitors as well. Much of Bonaire’s shoreline on the western side of the island is taken up by hotels, mostly owned by people and companies that don’t live here. In some cases access to the sea from those hotels has been cut off to people This air view shows the large trees and long living on the island. Sunset Beach is the last shoreline of the Sunset Beach property hope for the people of Bonaire to have their own beach in a convenient location. Think of it – a place to enjoy one of the best Bonaireans. As with other most resorts, work- beaches on the island, open space with some ers will come from “third world” countries beautiful old trees – a family place for pic- and management from “first world” countries. nics, barbeques, beach parties, maybe some Tax income? Any developer worth his salt concession stands, run by local people, selling will negotiate a juicy tax-holiday. food and drinks, and most importantly, no Anyway there are plenty of other sites avail- gates shutting Bonaireans out. able for hotel development to say nothing of It can be done. Klein Bonaire, owned by developments that have never been com- developers, was saved for the people of Bon- pleted. Build there. aire because of the efforts of locals and contri- Bonaireans need a beach they can call their butions from the Dutch Government and The own. But it will take a LOUD voice from the World Wildlife Fund. people to make lawmakers listen and turn Klein Bonaire wasn’t the only time Bon- away from the blandishments of foreign busi- aire’s people got their way. In the 90s there ness interests. An action team is being set up was a proposal to build a refinery on the up- this week. L./G. D. wind side of the island. The people rose up, signed petitions and it was stopped. Sunset WHAT CAN YOU DO? Go to Beach can be saved too and this time it won’t www.bonairereporter.com Raw News to cost a pile of money since it’s already owned link to the three-question survey or go di- Sunset Beach is one of Bonaire’s best. Income from concessions by the Island Government. Forget arguments rectly to the survey at http:// can make the beach self supporting that a new hotel on the site will bring jobs for www.surveymonkey.com/s/GNWL32M

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ugenie Clark's interest in fish E began at the age of nine when her mother took her to visit an aquarium. She became fasci- nated by what she saw, especially the shark, and soon enough, she got a job there. The fascination and job continued throughout her life. She is now 88, has been married four times, has four children and re- mains full of energy.

It was most appropriate to give her a Lifetime Achievement Award Glass bottom boat photos on top of the scores of other honors new attraction on Bon- Dr. Clark has received. A aire’s waters is the 32- Eugenie Clark was born on May foot glass bottom boat. It’s not 4, 1922, to an American father and just a glass bottom boat – it’s a a Japanese mother. Tragically, her party boat too –perfect for par- father, Charles Clark, died when ties for kids, friends and family. she was just a baby, leaving Operated by an enthusiastic Eugenie with her mother, Yumiko, young man this stable boat has who remarried when Genie was a space for 20 persons; 17 of Captain Don and Dr. Clark exchange stories child. whom can sit around the under- Never wavering in her passion, following the presentation of Bonaire’s second Lifetime Achievement Award on Au- water viewing box and see Clark enrolled in Hunter College in Bonaire’s most incredible gust 24 at the Governor’s home. New York City, graduating in 1942, views of undersea wildlife. then at NYU, earning her master’s Seats are comfortable and there’s shade from the sun. For all tours there’s an open degree in zoology in 1946 and her bar with soft drinks, beer or wine. Ph.D. in 1950. Weather and the sea permitting, the boat operates every day. Different tours are The subsequent success of her lab offered. There’s a two-hour narrated eco tour of the Bonaire National Marine Park at Cape Haze and the rarity of being with emphasis on the fringing reefs of Klein Bonaire. Half day snorkel tours, to the a female marine biologist helped most interesting and lively spots, are from 9 am to noon. You may hop in the water expand Clark’s career and gave her and join the fish. Sunset cruises from 5 to 7 pm or 5:30 to 7:30. Watch the fish get the nickname, “Shark Lady,” which ready to sleep. oddly enough predated her experi- ments on the large fish. By 1965, Dr. Rate per person is $35. However, during the month of September if you bring a Clark had become so well-known group of 10 persons, you go free. Children under four are free and there is the that she was the guest of the Crown Antillean rate is NAƒ 35. More information is on their website: Prince of Japan, Prince Akihito, to www.GlassBottomBoatBonaire.com or call 795-1826. Laura DeSalvo whom she gave a small, trained nurse shark and a portable testing apparatus as a gift.

Dr. Eugenie Clark has been in- valuable to the world of science for many reasons. She has greatly con- tributed to the scientific knowledge of sharks and further contributed scientific research on a variety of Four fish have been named fishes. Perhaps most importantly, for Dr. Clark: however, Dr. Clark challenged the 1978 Callogobius clarki (Goren) - Family Gobii- stereotypes surrounding women in dae the scientific community, proving 1980 Sticharium clarkae George and Springer - to researchers and the public alike Family Clinidae that even small, diminutive women 1982 Enneapterygius clarkae Holleman - Family Tripterygiidae can greatly impact the scientific Al Fresco or Air Conditioned Dining 1987 Atrobucca geniae Ben-Tuvia and Trewavas - Between Downtown and Hotel Row community. G.D. Family Scienidae One street inland—Kaya Gob. Debrot 46 Reservations: 717-7070 [email protected]

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Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 Page 11 the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 CHURCH SERVICES Cruise Ship Calls -Information provided by the TCB -2018 Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Date Day Ship name Time PAX Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, be- Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- Every Sun- From now Scientology ship Arrives 0630 hind the Catholic Church in town. Open mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10 day through through 150 Freewinds Departs 2200 weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. am. Tuesday Spring 2011 717-8868 Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Washington-Slagbaai National Park, mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Kralendijk EVENTS 25th. and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rin- 35th Anniversary of Glenn & • or 796 - 5681 con. Bible Study and Prayer meetings, Friends –A series of concerts and Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. events (mostly free) by Glenn & Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts CLUBS and MEETINGS New Apostolic Church: Centro di Friends to celebrate their 35-year an- for residents and local people. Tel. 717 AA meetings - every Wednesday at Bario Nord Saliña, Sundays, 10 am. -8489, 540-9800. 7pm. Phone: 786-4651 or 786-7971 Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . niversary and to thank the Bonairean • Parke Publico children’s play- International Bible Church of Bon- community for all their support for Al-Anon meetings - every Monday ground open every day into the cooler aire, at SGB High School auditorium the last 35 years, which began on evening hours. evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya Sunday, August 15, in Tera Kora. Saturdays Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:15 Korona.) Sunday services in English at • - Sunday, September 12- Wilhel- Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. pm— All levels, NAƒ2,50, call Renata 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meeting mina Park, 4-to 9 pm. Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast while you at 796-5591 to find out the evening’s at Por's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 - Wednesday, September 15 – fund- shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, location. pm, Light & Life Club, children 5 to 12 raising Bon Kune at the Credit Un- local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, yrs. Tel. 717-8332. candles, incense, drinks, music. Big Darts Club plays every other Sunday ion Lourdes in Rincon 4 – 9 pm at City Café. Registration at 4, games at Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk Marché first Saturday of the - Sunday, September 19 – Sentro 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in month—www.infobonaire.com/rincon. Bario in Antriol, 4 to 9 pm. Papiamentu, 717-8304. • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine The Hash House Harriers running and Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- - Sunday, September 26-Sentro Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- walking club meets every second urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Bario Nort Salina, 4 to 9 pm dustria, second Saturday of the Wednesday for a one hour walk Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 - Sunday, October 3 – BBQ from 11 month, 7-9 pm. Snacks and tasting of throughout Bonaire. The location pm. 717-4211. am – 3 pm at Kaya Milon 9 NAƒ six wines for $10 (NAƒ17,50) per per- changes each week. The contact num- Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): 12,50 son. Tel. 560-7539. ber is 700-4361 Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, - Saturday, October 16 – Big 35th • Soldachi Tours—See the real JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 anniversary celebration, Rincon Bonaire and be transported back in Junior Chamber International Bonaire am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm until dawn. time. Learn about the history, culture (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bon- 7:30 pm. 717-2194 and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. aire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO build- Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services Call Maria Koeks for more informa- ing, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- tion—796-7870. to 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Con- aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and Mondays tact: Renata Domacassé 516-4252. Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the Contact: 786-2557. Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Prayer and Intercession Church, in Kaya International, every other Tues- Maria, 717-6435-best island tour value English. A full Gospel Church located day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette • Meet the Captain Night at Cap- temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, Rodriguez. Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are tain Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close and personal with Bonaire’s dive pio- Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th held on Sunday mornings from 10am neer. The Captain will autograph your Thursday of the month at 8 pm at until 11:30am. Bible studies in English copy of his newest book Reef Win- Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. are on Monday nights from 7 to 8 pm. dows. For more information call 510-0710. Contact: 717-3322 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Fridays Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, -day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sun- • Harbour Village Tennis, Social 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach days: 9 am Sacrament Ser- Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per person. Resort in Peter Hughes meeting room vices (Translation to English and Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Vos upstairs above the dive shop. All Ro- Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 at 565-5225 tarians welcome. Tel. 701-1100. Sunday School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Primary held from 10:20-12 noon Visi- Toastmasters Club meets every two FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS tors welcome: Call 701-9522 for Infor- Bonaire Regatta Events October 3- Sunday– Creature Feature– John and weeks. For more information call Cru- mation. Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital photo sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- 9—see website tinez Beck, at 786-2953. Send event info to: www.bonaireregatta.org center present a multimedia slide pres- The Bonaire Reporter entation about Buddy’s House Reef - A unique 10/10/10 ceremony is [email protected] planned for midnight on the last pool bar Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717- Tel:790-6518, 786-6125 5080 day of Regatta, October 9. Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an infor- Sunday, October 3– Jong Bonaire mative slide show: Sea Turtles of Bon- Who’s Who on The Bonaire Reporter Swim to Klein Bonaire aire, at 7pm, every 2nd and 4th Take The Reporter Home—1-year subscription: By mail to US $75; By mail to Wednesday at Bruce Bowker's Carib Europe $170. By Internet, Free (asking a $35 donation.) For information about October 24 -Bonaire Xtreme Duo Inn (717-8819) subscriptions, stories or advertising in The Bonaire Reporter, PO Box 407, MTB race Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles; phone (599) 790-6518, 786-6125, E-mail: BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS [email protected] Sunday, November 14- Dia di Gra- Kas Krioyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s The Bonaire Reporter, George DeSalvo, Publisher. Laura DeSalvo, Editor in cia– 10th Annual Thanksgiving past in this venerable old home that has been Chief. Address: P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Neth. Antilles. Available on-line at: restored and furnished so it appears the fam- Free Giveaway– donations being www.bonairereporter.com Published every two weeks ily has just stepped out. Local ladies will tell Reporters: Jo Bux, Siomara Albertus, Stephanie Bennett, Christie Dovale, Rhian accepted now at Termotek, Kaya you the story. Open Monday thru Friday, 9 – Evans, Miranda Filan, Jack Horkheimer, Greta Kooistra, Michael Thiessen, Jane Korona tel. 717-4658, Meredith 12, 2-4. Weekends by appointment. Call 717 Townsend, Marian Walthie 786-2024, Jella 510-7412 or Ma- -2445. Unattributed photos are by the editor or publisher. mita Fox 717-2953/ 796-1919 Distribution: Yuchi Molina (Rincon), Elisabeth Silberie & Georgina Sanchez Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the (Playa), Divi-Divi Airline November 21—Tree Planting Festi- view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn Housekeeping: JRA. Printed by: DeStad Drukkerij, Curaçao val about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from ©2010 The Bonaire Reporter

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Saturday September 4, 2010 – Marian Walthie photo

he venue was fairytale-like for T the finals of the Miss Bonaire Pageant 2010. The organization set up a very profes- sional stage and approximately 300 spectators and ecstatic fans enjoyed the dancing and singing entertainment but above all the interest was on the six contestants vying for the ultimate Miss Bonaire 2010, all of whom appeared more beautiful than ever before. Of course, there was a “high prize” to win: a ticket to the Miss Universe Pag- eant 2011.

The contestants as well as the audi- ence were so nervous. And at the exact moment that the results were going to be announced was exactly the moment when all the lights went out, all over Bonaire. At first the audience pre- The new Miss Bonaire 2010, Benazir Berends-Charles, and her family sumed it was part of the show, but in a happy moment Some of the “influential ladies” having soon they realized it was a total power fun together

Marian Walthie photo ast year cellphone provider Digicel came And the final “stamp” on the jury’s L up with the idea of holding a gathering to decision was given by Aniek Schouten, recognize the work of women on Bonaire and to Notary Candidate of Office Maartense: let these women meet and get to know each other “The winner of Miss Bonaire 2010 is better. This year they engaged STINAPA direc- Benazir Berends-Charles.” tor, Elsmarie Beukenboom to speak on Global The Bonaire born beauty had a huge Warming and how it affects Bonaire. Digicel and loud supporting fan club and used the occasion to launch its BlackBerry 8320 thanks to them and her outrageous special promotion. feminine style of presenting herself, Each of the guests received gifts, including free she was crowned Miss Bonaire which entry for two persons to the Washington Slagbaai provides her the ticket to the Miss Uni- National Park. Press release/ Digicel photos verse pageant 2011. Benazir not only won Miss Bonaire this evening, but also Miss Best Eve- ning Gown and Miss Elegance. In ear- lier contests during this pageant she was voted “Miss Runway,” “Miss Freewinds” and “Miss City Café.”

Of course the other five amazing looking girls were also very happy, some with tears, others with a big smile. Amongst them were 1st Runner Up Miss Bonaire - Sharitee Rosalia; 2nd Runner Up Miss Bonaire - Ana 1st Runner Up Miss Bonaire- Sharitee Rosalia; Miss Bonaire 2010- Benazir Marcial and Miss Congeniality, Berends-Charles; and 2nd Runner Up Miss Bonaire - Ana Marcial Loresca Anthony. Afterwards Miss Bonaire and the other contestants showed themselves to blackout. Bonaire 2010 was chosen by the pro- the people in the streets of Bonaire Nevertheless the show went on, the fessional jury, headed by Bonaire’s driving through the night. …. relieving “heat” went up, and the ultimate Miss First Lady, Mechtild Thodé. their stress. Marian Walthie

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OVERFED BUT UNDERNOURISHED?

here cannot be T many people in this world who have never been concerned about their weight. Apart from the weather and money, body weight is proba- bly the most talked about subject on this earth and very few people are really happy with what they have, hence all those fad diets out there! We all know they work for a while, but soon after stopping, the weight just comes back. A weight problem is a nutritional problem. To understand your weight problem, it is essential to understand what happens with the food you eat and the process of digestion, absorption, utilization and elimination. Each one of these processes are of extreme importance to the body, but it is usually the first stage – digestion - where most Last Wednesday, September 1, was press appreciation day, and MCB (Maduro & Curiels Bank Bon- people fail. Digestion simply means your body is not breaking down aire), as they do so often, invited Bonaire’s press corps to enjoy a party and dinner. This time it was your food adequately. at Casa Blanca Restaurant. In his speech to the press, bank official Rudy Gomez emphasized the Proteins are broken down into amino acids for building and repair, importance of reporting the news to the people in a responsible and correct way and complimented carbohydrates (starches and complex sugars) into simple sugars for the press on continuing to do that on our dushi island, Bonaire. L.D. fuel, and fats are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol for build- ing, repair and emergency needs. It is important to remember that we have alkaline digestive enzymes in the mouth for carbohydrate and fat digestion; we have acid (pepsin) digestive enzymes in the lower stomach for initial protein digestion; and we have alkaline digestive enzymes in the pancreas and throughout the first part of the small intestinal tract to finish up the job for proteins, starches sugars and fat. Unfortunately, most of the foods we commonly eat are acid form- ing, and when our body (including our saliva and blood) becomes acidic, our nutrition becomes coagulating. In other words, our build- ing materials (fats, fuels, minerals and other compounds) start stick- ing or clumping together. Most people’s intestines become impacted with a thick rubber-like substance called mucoid plaque which devel- ops in the gastrointestinal tract, made up of gluten, mucus, proteins and other food by-products that act more like a glue than nutrition. It is this very same mucoid plaque that blocks the nutritional com- ponents of our foods from being adequately absorbed into the body. Because the body is not getting adequate nutrition, it thinks it is be- ing starved and holds onto everything that you eat. Now what goes in to the body, for the most part, must come out. Easier said than Dirk-Jan Methorst, Carla Verheggen and Gijs Vermeulen done. I have found, in general, most people with a weight problem do not eliminate every day (sometimes only two to three times a week). Whether you have a weight problem or not, you have to eam Bonaire came back home with three victories after racing eliminate every day, and if you are a meat eater, you should certainly T at the Netherlands Antilles Mountain Bike National Champi- eliminate twice a day. onship on August 29. The race took place at the fast and challeng- If we do not eliminate our waste, we build congestion interstitially ing race course of Koral Tabak in Curaçao. (around cells) and intracellularly (inside cells), causing further cellu- Carla Verheggen of Team Bonaire won the Women’s 2010 nation- lar decay and death, making it virtually impossible for the body to als. With her teammates, Gijs Vermeulen, Frank Bohm, Floris Dul- During the Taste of Bonaire on perform even the most basic of processes. As we get older, the body laart and Dirk Jan Methorst, Bonaire was again the dominate force Friday, August 27, one of the also slows down due to cellular weakness. Add inadequate nutrition as they came back with three victories with only five riders. Last most popular stands was selling and elimination to that, and we have a recipe for a health disaster. year, it was Erik Franssen and Rhian Evans who won in the Men Dutch Kibbeling. It’s like “fish Stephanie Bennett and Women’s elite category. This year, it was Verheggen who came and chips,” but the coating on Next issue: Protein Consumption and Digestion and your Weight. first in the Women’s category. Vermeulen also won first place in the fish was extremely light, the 15-16 year old Boys category and Methorst finished second in almost like that of tempura. Author Stephanie Bennett was born in Cape the Sub-Master category. Running the stand was Pitiula Town, South Africa, where she studied herbs, Bonaire Wellness Connexions, which organized the effort, con- Loth and her son. Pittiula had a minerals and nutrition. Before moving to Bon- aire she continued her studies in UK, and now gratulates all of Team Bonaire for their fine Netherlands Antilles fish shop in Holland researches Bonaire health issues. She is the National Championship. Pa Bien! for 20 years. For more information about coming races and Cycling Team Bon- Holland’s loss; Bonaire’s gain! owner of the Essence Nutritional Center aire performance visit www.bonairewellness.com. Press release Laura DeSalvo

Controversial Law (Continued from page 3) • Using an industrial pier or dock $560 per year; Supporters of the new law argue that resorts and • Use of a built or completed beach $140 per meter dive shops have been getting an almost free ride in per year with a maximum of $16,760 per year. the Marine Park and should be made to pay for what they are exploiting. No fishing zones are set and, in addition to the ma- rine life already protected, the law extends formal Some of the fees include: safeguards to Bonaire's plants, trees, animals and • Use of the Marine Park for business (diving, reptiles. There are also building guidelines defined to snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, etc…) $840 per protect the environment. And much more. establishment per year; • Using a mooring buoy, kick, riprap, seawall, For the text of the laws (available in Dutch only) go (private or commercial) or overhanging structure to http://www.bonairegov.an/index.php? $280 per year; option=com_remository&Itemid=54&func= • Using a ladder from shore $140 per year; select&id=56&orderby=3&lang=nl G.D.

Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- Sept. 10- Oct. 8, 2010 magnificent view over the island and the impressive ocean. The group was still half way, sweating and complain- ing. Finally they all reached the top and it was time to take some pictures of this young Bonairean hero: Victor Brouwer had conquered the Mount Brandaris on th The 76 of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s inter- a bike! We all think he might be the first person (teenager) in space who did Hato-Washington Park/Bonaire – gel. Mount Brandaris was the target! this job. Congratulations! Around mid day (sic!/jb) they reached o it was not really that early as Mount Brandaris. It is always fun to The bike used for this exercise was an S they had the intention to leave, climb the highest mountain of the is- American designed Mongoose Rock- that they left Hato in the direction of the land. Once, the oldest member of the adile, full aluminum, fitted with Vuelta Washington Park. A group of eight group ascended and descended the lump Airline 1 rims with stainless steel youngsters, consisting of Victor, of stone on bare feet. Quite spectacular, spokes. The Shimano gear had three Nanouk, Daniela, Seb, Jamie, but his story does not really fit in this chain wheels in the front and eight in Margeaux, Derek and Sarah, and an series of articles because he did not use the rear. Grip shifts were mounted and elderly person had the idea to visit wheels and in fact it was not that special V-brakes were supplied by Avid. The Washington Park and climb Mount at all because, according to the Park saddle was full leather, produced by the Brandaris. Ranger George Kultura (the man with famous Brooks factory in England. the beard and the shape of the island of Most of the time Victor used the lowest In two pick up trucks they drove the Bonaire, including the Brandaris tat- gear possible and some moments he curly road along the coast, heading tooed on the palm of his right hand/jb), even had to carry his bike because the north. They passed the Goto Lake, and those days way back in time the Indians climbing was really too steep. The crossed the still sleeping village of Rin- always climbed Brandaris without whole expedition took some two hours con. No time to spoil. The goal was to shoes! and luckily the bike and its rider did not reach the entrance of the Park more or suffer from flat tires because of the less on time. It was already getting It was Victor Brouwer who got the slime in the tubes and the linings be- warmer and warmer and in the Park idea to climb the mountain by bike. The tween the tubes and the tires. some members of the group could not day before the trip he had inspected his resist the dangerous waves of the first bike, a Mongoose Rockadile. He just After this sporty event all members of beach in the park: Playa Chikitu. On the had to blow some extra wind in the the group jumped in the two trucks beach they found the track of what must tubes, that was all. So, at around 12 he heading for Boka Slag- This historic picture was taken on Sun- have been an enormous turtle, creating left on his bike, fighting with big baai where they all day, August 22, 2010, mid day. It shows a nest for some 150 eggs. By the fresh- stones, little rocks and the dangerous Victor Brouwer, age 19, standing on the jumped from a 12-meter ness of the track, the digging of the nest needles from a variety of cacti. Soon he black and white marker on top of Mount high cliff, right in the and the laying of the eggs must have was far ahead of the group and out of Brandaris, Washington Park Bonaire, blue Bonairean sea. Nice taken place the night before. sight. Every now and then the figure in holding the full aluminum Mongoose kids! Story & photo the red t-shirt popped up on the horizon, Rockadile mountain bike which he used by J@n Brouwer Then the group continued the trip, not getting smaller and smaller. It took him to conquer the highest mountain of the really paying attention to the Blow Hole less then an hour to reach the top. So island measuring 241 meters/784 feet. (Supladó), Seru Bentana and Pos Man- within an hour he was able to enjoy the

Bon Quiz (from page 7)

Q) Do you these licenses have to go through these European content. Soon we will launch our know what countries’ councils and this might take “Triple Plan Play” which consists of Televi- the sur- some time to renew the license. So if the sion, Internet and Telephone. By the end of prising fact license is expiring we have to wait until we this year and until next year we will be cele- about El- can renew it, he explained. “But together brating our 25th anniversary.” eanor Roo- with the Bonairean people, the Antilles and sevelt's a good deal with the license provider we Last Saturday, September 4, they cele- can manage to give Bonaire what they de- brated their annual hamburger contest with visit is? serve because they have earned it.” a first prize of NAƒ 750. Story & photo by Siomara Albertus A) The Bonaire visit never took Mr. Dowling says, “We are looking forward place!

to having more channels with more US and Research of official US government documents in Washington, DC by Antil- les archeologist Dr. Jay Haviser proved Patrick Dowling she did visit Curaçao and South Amer- Scuba Sales ica, but never Bonaire! n Thursday, September 2, Flamingo Repair - Replacement O TV called a press conference to ex- plain why some channels were being lost New Gear - Accessories and to apologize for any inconvenience. Mr. Sudoku Solution Patrick Dowling, General Manager of the Check First. Puzzle on page 7 company, said he is very aware of the situa- CARIB INN tion. He was born in the Antilles, in Aruba, Great Prices –Great Stock and knows the Bonairean needs. Flamingo TV has been serving the Bonairean people Always Great Values for 25 years and they want to make the best of their network station. Dive gear specials Flamingo TV has been given the local service of Cable Television, about 65 chan- nels of Digital Television. A lot of these channels are on digital, HD television, cable CARIB INN and fiber internet, local and international Since 1980 telephony services, international private leased line and wholesale IP and telephony PADI 5 STAR GOLD PALM services. The channels that are not available 717-8819 - 8 am to 5 pm daily are because of the license provider. Some of (next to Divi Flamingo Hotel)

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Did you know… that Caribbean bottle- nose dolphins can be an important provider for animal assisted ther- apy? One of Bonaire’s most remarkable ocean crea- tures is the bottlenose dolphin. They have been seen riding alongside the bows of dive boats and ast week it seemed that everyone was talking about the many pods of dolphins ca- Photo: zimbio.com birthing young by Klein vorting around Bonaire. But it took an astonishing photo by Huub Marsman to cap- L Bonaire. There has been ture the joyous feeling that these beautiful creatures provide for those of us who didn’t groundbreaking research suggesting that dolphins used for human therapy are see them. This pod was swimming between SABEDECO and Klein Bonaire. G.D. extremely effective. Dolphin-assisted therapy has been known to help children and adults suffering from autism, post- traumatic stress and many other disorders. Interactions with dolphins create confi- dence and neurological stimulation in the human brain that medicines cannot pro- eet “Jos,” a very handsome redhead who loves people. He’s a short legged Cor- vide. It is important to protect wild dol- M gie look-alike. Here he is getting acquainted with Bonaire visitor Colton Reed phin populations but also to ensure that from Cobb, California. Colton always makes it a point to stop in for a visit to the Shel- domesticated dolphins are treated hu- ter when he’s on the island. Jos is one of those dogs with a good self image and confi- manely and with care so that we may con- dence. Even though he’s been at the Shelter only a short time he knows his name and tinue to learn more about how they can be has enchanted the staff with his easy going charm and sociability. Here’s a smart dog an excellent alternative medicine source. with who can learn quickly. Jos is about one and a half years old, has been sterilized, Miranda Filan has had his worming and shots and is in perfect health. You may see him and the other cats and dogs up for adoption at the Shelter Filan is a Biology Major from Washing- on the Lagoen Road, open Monday ton State University with a focus on ecol- Miranda Filan through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm. ogy. She studied with CIEE Research Tel. 717-4989. Website: Station Bonaire this summer and hopes to pursue a career working with dol- WWW.bonaireanimalshelter.com. phins in the future. Laura DeSalvo

Colton and Jos at the Shelter

DISTEMPER ALERT For the first time ever on Bonaire, Plants, Trees, according to the Shelter staff, there is a continuing epidemic of the virus, Tours and More Distemper. They report that 10 to 15 “Almost a solid hectare of growing dogs suffering from the disease are potted plants and trees. Thirty minute being brought into the Shelter every tours. Bonaire born and raised, week. This deadly disease affects strong plants for beauti- young dogs and older dogs that have- n’t been vaccinated against it and is ful Bonaire gardens. extremely contagious. Symptoms are Reasonable prices starting from NAƒ 5. Landscaping designs, graphically runny nose and eyes, lack of appetite, assisted.” — Captain Don diarrhea and paralysis, which may lead to death. Sadly, once one dog in Open from Friday thru Sunday and all a family contracts the disease it often holidays. 10 am till 4 pm nonstop spreads to the others. And once a dog has it it’s almost impossible to cure. Captain Don’s Island Grower NV So, if you haven’t already, please get 103 Kaminda Lagun (road to Lagun) your dogs vaccinated against this (Look for the blue rock and dive flag) horrible virus. Phone: 786-0956 Laura DeSalvo A part of Plantation Guatemala

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By Astrologer Michael Thiessen For September 2010 *to find it... just look up ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) You could LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) Unexpected lose money or precious belongings if you bills may set you back. Your obviously September is the month for close and bright planets, aren't careful. You may end up being unique way of doing things has caught the Jupiter and Uranus in the evening and blamed if anything goes wrong. You eye of someone in a higher position. You should get involved with activities that can may want to pull out some of those unfin- Mercury in pre-dawn skies. be enjoyed by both young and old alike. ished projects you've got tucked away. Physical activity will help defuse your Consider making pleasure trips or partici- Greetings, Sky Park frustration. Your luckiest events this pating in entertainment that will require readers. This column was month will occur on a Wednesday. energy. Your luckiest events this month produced before author TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You can't will occur on a Saturday. Jack Horkheimer passed always have your own way. The informa- SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take time away on August 20th but tion that you gain can be used in every to find out all you can. Make sure any he still wants you to know aspect of your life. You can make some presentation you have is ready. In-laws what's up in the night sky. money if you get involved in a conserva- may cause difficulties. Travel should be Read below. Gone tive financial prospect that is presented to considered. Situations in your personal life you. You will gain knowledge through are moving a little fast lately. Your lucki- et out about an your adventure. Your luckiest events this est events this month will occur on a G hour before sun- month will occur on a Monday. Wednesday. rise in mid-September and Astronomer Anthony Wesley's photos show that one of GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don't over- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. be sure you have a clear Jupiter’s two dark stripes is gone. It's a phenomenon spend to impress someone who interests 21) Property investments should payoff. view to the east. Look low called South Equatorial Belt Disturbance, and it happens you. Emotional situations could bring out Problems with females you live or work in the east just above the every three to 15 years. your stubborn nature. Be sure to keep with will try your patience and cause tem- horizon for a pinkish light communication open with those you live per flare ups. Take on positions that offer and that will be Mercury. Mercury will faster than Jupiter and passes Jupiter with. You could receive recognition for a on the job training or pay for courses re- be getting higher and easier to find every every 13 months. But because the Earth job well done. Your luckiest events this lated to the business. You are best to be morning after the 13th and will be at its and Jupiter do not orbit the Sun in per- month will occur on a Friday. accommodating for the time being. Sud- best around September 18, 19 and 20. If fect circles they are not always the same CANCER (June 22-July 22) Acceptance den romantic infatuations won't be lasting. you look at Mercury through a small distance apart when we Earthlings pass will be necessary. Get involved in groups Your luckiest events this month will occur telescope you can watch it go through by. This year Jupiter is especially close that will help you meet established indi- on a Tuesday. phases just like the Moon. and will not be this close again until viduals. Overindulgence may be a prob- CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Losses Mercury is the planet closest to the 2022. So this means that this September lem. This is a great day to start that new could occur if you haven't been careful Sun and goes around the Sun the fastest. will be the best time to look at Jupiter health regimen you've been talking about. when dealing with joint financial ventures. This means that Mercury quickly pops in for many years! Your luckiest events this month will occur Don't let your anger consume you and and out of view in the morning and eve- Another special thing to look for as on a Thursday. don't allow important matters go unat- ning sky. It's never there for more than a you watch Jupiter is the blue green LEO (July 23-Aug 22) You can get sup- tended to. You must not lead someone on week or two and it never gets very far planet Uranus, which will be especially port from groups that you belong to if or show interest in them for the wrong from the Sun, which means it's never close to Jupiter around September 19. you're willing to step out on a limb and reasons. Romantic relationships should very high in a dark sky. So you have to You will be able to see Uranus above voice your opinions. Beware of colleagues stabilize. Your luckiest events this month get your look at Mercury at just the right Jupiter with just a pair of binoculars but who don't have your best interests in mind. will occur on a Tuesday. time. using a telescope will be even more fun. Too many opportunities and too many AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) Don't try Meanwhile in the evening, look low in Uranus will appear to be so close to changes going on. Dinner, theater, or a to deal with important issues or make the east just after sunset and the king of Jupiter that only one full moon could fit comedy club may be just the place. Your changes that will upset the apple cart. the planets, bright Jupiter and the sec- between them. luckiest events will occur on a Tuesday. Friends and relatives may not understand ond planet out from the Sun after Jupi- But there is something else that is spe- VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Don't force your needs. Luck is with you. You may ter, Uranus, will appear very close to- cial about Jupiter and that is that it looks your opinions on friends or relatives want to plan physical activities that will gether. Jupiter now is closer than it has different from last year. Jupiter usually unless you are prepared to lose their favor. help burn off some of their excess energy. been in the last 47 years and on Septem- has two prominent dark bands across its You may be offered opportunities that will Your luckiest events this month will occur ber 21 will be at its closest, biggest and middle that are visible in even a small result in a higher earning potential. Obsta- on a Sunday. brightest of this year. Jupiter is the big- telescope but one of them has disap- cles may stand in your way where career PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Heart to heart gest planet, over 88,000 miles wide, peared! So enjoy Mercury in the morn- and success are concerned. Don't be taken talks will clear up vague issues. Make that's 11 Earths wide. ing from September 13th through the advantage of by any fast talking salesper- changes in your domestic scene. You can Jupiter will rise higher hour after hour 20th and Jupiter and son trying to part you from your cash. make alterations to your appearance that until midnight and will be in the sky Uranus in the eve- Your luckiest events this month will occur everyone will admire. You will find the nearly all night long. This is happening nings. Jack on a Tuesday. perfect outfit if you shop this month. Your because Jupiter is at opposition on the Horkheimer luckiest events this month will occur on a 21st, which means Jupiter is opposite the And as Jack has Wednesday. Earth from the Sun and thus closest to always said, Keep Earth. Our Earth goes around the Sun looking up! Hair Affair

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