Photo: St. Martin Herald he new members of the Cen- “nothing” would stand in the way of T tral Government will be arranging a new relationship for Bon- sworn in on Sunday, March 26, at 11 aire (with Holland) but expressed the am. Members of Parliament will take hope that all islands would come to a their oaths one hour earlier, at 10 am. consensus where it concerned new re- All 15 candidates for minister or state lations in the Kingdom. secretary were approved by the Neth- erlands Antilles security service, VNA, Prior to the Summit, Commis- after a vigorous screening process. The sioner Dortalina and Senator Ramon- cabinet is officially named “Cabinet sito Booi met with government offi- De Jongh-Elhage.” ’s represen- cials in to discuss Bon- tatives in the Cabinet are State Secre- aire’s quest for direct ties with the tary Alex Rosaria; State Secretary . Dortalina said Bonaire Hubert Martis and Minister of Eco- had already “worked out most of the nomic Affairs Burney Elhage. points” in meetings with Dutch Prime Minister , Fi- On March 15 a delegation consist- nance Minister , Minister Commissioners Reginald Dortalina of Bonaire (L), Sarah Wescot-Williams of St. ing of Reginald (Jonchi) Dortalina, of Kingdom Relations Alexander Maarten and Prime Minister Etienne Ys (R) sign the final agreement at the end Hubert (Ibi) Martis, Robert (Robby) de Pechtold and other government offi- of the two-day Antillean summit in St. Maarten that defined the Antilles' Jongh, Anthony Nicolaas (all of the cials. position for the upcoming Round Table Conference to discuss the future state UPB, green party) and Reynold However, the Netherlands isn’t mak- structure of the Dutch Kingdom. The summit sent a strong message to the (Nolly) Oleana (of the PDB, red party) ing any final agreements and keeps Netherlands, lamenting that country’s unilateral decision to postpone the Round participated in the Island Summit in St. sending Bonaire back to the Nether- Table Conference originally planned for March 28. Maarten to prepare for the upcoming lands Antilles, explained Dortalina. Round Table Conference. A govern- “We don’t want to be pinned down on “Government in Balance,” which sug- immigration from the other ment press release reported that the which island we will cooperate with. gested a number of ideas for govern- islands to the .” delegation was satisfied with the re- They (The Netherlands) want to force mental reforms. sults. us to work with Curaçao. We say no. Pechtold rejected the document's The Dutch Government was in- We voted for direct relations with the suggestion to make the Netherlands Bonaire residents having sav- formed by letter that bilateral talks Netherlands, not Curaçao or the King- Antilles a Dutch province. He said, ings in 24 EU countries will have to with the individual islands of the Neth- dom (territories),” he said. “The islands’ citizens expressed their pay a tax on those savings if a bill cur- erlands Antilles should not replace a preferences via a referendum. I believe rently under review by the Antilles political summit originally set for later “It was an historical mistake to that their will must be respected.” parliament is passed. It is a conse- this month. see the Netherlands Antilles as one Pechtold continued, “A forced situa- quence of the Guidelines on Savings Bonaire’s Commissioner Reginald country. They are six different enti- tion would be created if the Nether- Balances of the (EU) Dortalina said his delegation had come ties,” Minister of Kingdom Affairs lands Antilles would be brought under with which, as part of the Netherlands, to the summit with the island’s posi- said last Thursday. Dutch government. Should the social the Antilles has to observe. All EU tion, to assume direct relations with the His remarks were made when he re- benefits be equivalent to those in the countries, with the exception of Bel- Netherlands, in mind. He said ceived a document entitled Netherlands this would create mass (Continued on page 4)

IN THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Bonaire Student Chefs Win 4 Letters: Response to Abby-Katzev Letter 5 How Better to Raise Money 5 April 1 features Switch to Hybrid Vehicles 6 Drastic Environmental Measures 6 Night Diving Advice 6 New Tax Collection System 7 Departure Tax Update 7 STCB Directors to be Tracked 8 Events at Boka Onima linked to Sand Mining 8 SBO High School News 10 “Starlight Walk—Rincon 11 Kite Contest Coming (Kontest di Fli) 12 Announcements (Highest Point Party) 12 Arrow Crabs (Dee Scarr) 13 Day Celebration 18

WEEKLY FEATURES: Flotsam & Jetsam 2 Coral Glimpses 9 Tide Table 9 Classifieds 12 Reporter Masthead 14 Pet of the Week (“Wayabuza”) 14 What’s Happening 15 Movieland Film Schedule 15 Cruise Ship Schedule 15 Shopping & Dining Guides 16 Born on Bonaire (Ryan Englehardt ) 17 Picture Yourself (Bark Lake, Quebec, Canada) 18 Sky Park (Leo) 19 The Stars Have It 19

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Published weekly. For information about subscriptions, stories or advertising in The Bonaire Reporter, phone (599) 717-8988, 786- 6518, fax 717-8988, E-mail to: [email protected] The Bonaire Reporter, George DeSalvo, Publisher. Laura DeSalvo, Editor in Chief. Address: Kaya Gob. Debrot 200-6; Bonaire, Neth. Antilles. Available on-line at: www.bonairereporter.com Reporters: Wilna Groenenboom, Jack Horkheimer, Greta Kooistra, Jiri Lausman, Ned W., Renée, Rip M. Off, Don Ricks, Dee Scarr, Michael Thiessen Features Editor: Greta Kooistra Translations: Peggy Bakker, Sue Ellen Felix Production: Barbara Lockwood Distribution: Yuchi Molina (Rincon), Elizabeth Silberie (Playa); Housekeeping: Jaidy Rojas Acevedo. Printed by: DeStad Druk- kerij, Curaçao ©2006 The Bonaire Reporter

Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 3 (Flotsam & Jetsam. Continued from page 2) up Insul Air to compete with DAE on gium, and Austria, will inter-island routes, is not and never has Bonaire automatically give the information to been suspected of involvement in Air the Antillean Internal Revenue Service. Holland's illegal activities. Student The US is not involved in the treaty as Chefs Win yet.

big congratulations A to Bonaire’s high school culinary team which MCB (Bonaire) issued a sunny won the Gold Medal for financial report for the last year. The “Best Overall” and “Best MCB Group consists of 18 companies Dessert” in the second an- operating onshore and international nual Student Culinary Com- businesses based in Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten Governor Franklyn Richards presents petition among the Dutch St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and the top award to our Bonaire chef team. Antilles islands (St. Maarten the Netherlands. During 2005, after International Culinary Students Competition 2006). The VSBO level students, led Dick, van der Stratten, Domacassé transfer to the Reserve for General by teacher Vernon Martijn, got top prize two years in a row! press release photo Banking Risks, the MCB Group made Team Captain Miguel Saragoza described his team’s winning menu: Appetizer— a profit of NAƒ76 million after taxes Snapper on the Rocks; Main Course– Heavenly Pork; Dessert– Bonaire Light- Jan van der Straaten, the for- in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, house. “It was tough,” he continued, “because we not only had to bring ingredients mer head of the police in Aruba, has which represents an increase of 14.1% like funchi, sea salt, cocolishi and fresh basil from Bonaire, but we had to search officially started as the new Police over 2004. Bonaire was up 16%. At the out other ingredients on St. Martin like rice, red cabbage and vanilla beans!” Chief in Bonaire. Seen here between end of this year the bank will celebrate Other team members are Minosca Mercera, Denny Calcaño, Channethon Jansen. Antillean Justice Minister David Dick its 90th anniversary. Team coach was Vladimir Gijsbertha. (L) and Bonaire’s Lt. Governor Her- The “Best Appetizer” was won by St. Martin; “Best Appetizer” won by the Saba bert Domacassé, he said the structure On Tuesday, last week, the US Team 1. Silver medals were won by the St. Martin Team. Saba Teams 1 and 2 won must change, because at the moment government warned that it Bronze. “six officers are needed for every offi- would suspend Venezuelan flights to Next year’s competition is set for March 2007 in Aruba. Bonaire will be sending cer on the street.” It was reported that the US if carries out a threat to three teams: two from VSBO and one from SBO (a higher level). L.D. one of his plans is to assign a specific ban or restrict US carriers flying to police officer to each of Bonaire’s Venezuela. Ties are already strained barios. The officer will have good con- between Washington and left-wing nections with the residents and build an President Hugo Chavez over his alli- increase in hurricane intensity and the Meeting Room of Divi Flamingo Ho- awareness of the neighborhood’s prob- ance with Cuba and his opposition to increase in tropical sea surface tem- tel. During the day you will learn lems. If there’s a crime situation in the US free-market proposals in South perature. It found that while factors about innovative systems for the ap- area the officer will call on other mem- America. The Venezuelan restrictions such as wind shear do affect the inten- plication of gel and acrylic coatings. bers of the force to assist. A similar would trim flights by American Air- sity of individual storms or storm sea- The cost of NAƒ250 includes lunch approach is in use in Aruba. lines and completely halt operations by sons, they don't account for the global and a “kit.” For more information call Continental and Delta Air 35-year increase in the number of the Alda Dirks at 785-6378 or email pon- Dutch Antilles Express (DAE) is Lines, should they take effect. most intense hurricanes. More details [email protected] . indicating that they will soon expand available at www.scienceexpress.org. regional operations using a 107- passenger Fokker 100 aircraft. They According to the Antillean are running ads for personnel trained to Weather Service the dry season usually fly those aircraft. starts in February. But this year the Beside the flights between the ABC rain is hanging on into March. The islands and St. Maarten, flown with Weather Service blames this on the ATR 42s, DAE will use them to fly to arrival of ‘La Niña’ that causes the sea Valencia and Caracas. The Fokker, a to be cooler. Many locations on the plush aircraft compared to ATRs, will island have experienced brief heavy be used to fly to Bogotá, ; rains with wind this month. , ; Port of Spain, Trinidad; and Port-au- Want to Prince, . look your best and learn Mix Bluegrass music and au- New Venezuelan flag DAE’s terms of employment are about the lat- thentic French cuisine and what do not as favorable as compared to what est in nail art- you get? A big crowd. Locals and visi- the now defunct Antilles-owned air- Venezuelan President Hugo istry? Then tors alike crammed the porch of Bistro lines offered. According to a pub- Chavez announced additional changes take part in di Paris last Wednesday to watch a lished report in the Amigoe newspaper to his nation’s flag last week, a re- the Nails visiting family, with our own Sign Stu- from a former DCA pilot, DCA paid form critics rejected as a personal Workshop dio owner, Rhonda Kossman, as lead about NAƒ14.000 per month. DAE whim of the leftist leader. The new flag coming up on Sunday, April 2, in the singer, and listen to lots of our favorite offers a monthly salary of NAƒ7.700. features an eighth star and a white songs. The band, informally named Monthly salaries of US$10,000 per horse on the coat of arms galloping to month for pilots are usual in the Mid- the left instead of the right. Continued on page 9 dle East and other countries.

The trial of former directors of Air Holland, Cees van Dormael and Paul Gruythuysen, has begun in , Holland. They are suspected of laun- dering more than 10 million guilders in drug money through their support for Air Holland. Air Holland offered budget flights between the Antilles for around $250. The Prosecution alleges that the drug money that was put into Researchers at the Georgia Insti- the company came from a Surinamese tute of Technology have released a cartel that dealt in XTC tablets and co- study linking an increase in the caine. Millions were invested, but Air strength of hurricanes around the Holland went bankrupt in 2004. Ed- world to a global increase in sea sur- ward Heerenveen, who worked for Air face temperature. The new study Holland Travel and is now trying to set strengthens the connection between the (Continued on page 9)

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 RESPONSE TO LARAINE ABBY-KATZEV'S LETTER ON TOURIST TAXES (BONAIRE REPORTER MARCH 17-24) A BETTER WAY TO RAISE MONEY Dear Editor: I read your letter to the editor regarding Dear Editor: tourist taxes and found it very interesting and a little disturbing. I doubt very much that any There has been much talk and correspon- tourist can claim to be “traumatized” by tour- dence on the Bonairean Governments at- ist taxes, but if they are then they likely to re- tempts to "extort" money from tourists in an quire psychiatric care and not a break in taxes attempt to balance the books. Rather than kill- (ironically which taxes often fund). Taxes are ing the goose that lays the golden eggs, the an important source of income for any society, solution to generate more money lies on our and the fact is that if you can afford to travel own doorstep. then you can afford to pay the taxes requested Literally thousands of people on the island by the country you are traveling to. As a Ca- Kaya van Pothole are working illegally. Why? Because of the nadian citizen and resident who falls into a ridiculous bureaucracy that is involved for high tax bracket and forever owes and pays taxes, I am extremely familiar with pay- non Bonaireans to live and work here. A work ing high taxes. In my province there is a 15% tax on almost everything you buy and a permit application can take as long as three 7% tax on professional services. You cannot even die without paying taxes. However, months. During that time, the Government is missing out on valuable taxes while a I am also very grateful for the services which our tax dollars fund, such as universal willing worker sits at home awaiting the outcome. Even after such a wait, it is not health care, many other social services and infrastructure development and mainte- unusual for an application to be denied, not because of the applicant’s unsuitability nance. In my opinion taxes serve to at least attempt to level the playing field and al- but because an "I" was not dotted or a "T" went uncrossed. To start your own busi- low everyone to enjoy a minimum standard of quality of life. After all, isn’t quality of ness is even more of a circus. After putting together a business plan and putting life a cornerstone in the foundation of our very existence? Bonaire offers tourists it forward to DEZA, it is not unusual to have to wait between 6 and 12 months. Even more than just heat, grumpy old Dutch folks and coral. Stepping off the plane in Bon- then, it is still possible that the application will be rejected. Again, during this time aire is like stepping into another universe, so why shouldn’t Bonaire request tourists the Government is missing out on taxes. A lot of people do not go beyond the enquiry to pay for the privilege of enjoying paradise? stage; hence, more potential money slips through Bonaire's fingers. It is obvious that making a decent living in Bonaire is difficult for many residents. The roads are potholed, there are signs everywhere for business space to rent and it is On an island desperate for money, with so many companies desperate for reliable, quite obvious that many of the people with money are not from Bonaire (including willing and competent staff, and so many would-be investors desperate to plough yourself). I apologize if my words are insulting, but only selfish people with financial money into Bonaire, why must the Government strangle progress. Rather than going resources whine and moan about taxes, because they are the ones who have the cap in hand every year to the Netherlands like a modern day Oliver Twist, or, scaring money to spend and be taxed in the first place. away tourists by imposing extortionate taxes, maybe it is time to streamline the immi- I agree that the government should not gouge tourists or the wealthier residents and gration and employment system. part-time residents, but there is nothing wrong with levying taxes on those who can I would say this to the Government. If you don't want foreign workers or investors, afford it. If tourists do not want to pay the taxes then let them go and sponge off some then tell us straight. Don't take our money and effort just to turn us away at the other version of paradise, because they are likely too cheap to spend much money in end. There are thousands and thousands of guilders to be had if the Government Bonaire in the first place. There are tourists who are more than happy to pay taxes to would let those who want to work, work. ensure that the quality of life of the guardians and residents of Bonaire are maintained Name Withheld by request at a level which is similar to our own. The next time that you are driving down Kaya van Pothole and break an axle, remind yourself that you are the author of your own trauma and misfortune, Firdaus Chinoy

Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 5 ast month the governments of Aruba and Curaçao started negotiations with L the US oil company, Valero, and the Venezuelan State oil company, n line with the coming PDVSA, to close the refineries on those islands. On April 1, the Island Board of I restriction on motor ve- Bonaire will also take a far reaching decision to protect Bonaire’s environment. hicles the Bonaire Island They include: Government has announced 1. The BOPEC facility, which all its newly purchased vehi- has been an eyesore for every- cles will be powered by gas- body loving Bonaire for its natu- electric hybrid engines. There ral beauty, will be demolished are several models to choose after a settlement with PDVSA. from, made by Honda and The company’s proposal to Toyota, which already have sell the gasoline to the island at dealerships on Bonaire. To a 40% discount will be unani- get a glimpse of the new cars mously rejected by the Island check out the parking lot in Hybrid cars on display Board. (PDVSA cur- front of the police station at rently, through its US subsidi- 10 am on Saturday, April 1. ary, CITGO, is selling oil to The benefits of greater op- families on the east coast of the erational economy and re- US at this same discount) duced pollution will serve as The planned new large hotel The BOPEC transfer facility, a model, as does the Bonaire with a hotel school will be built soon only a memory National Marine Park for on the BOPEC site. The present ecologically-minded Carib- mooring facilities will be transformed into an urgently needed new large marina. bean islands. The new WEB 2. The WEB plant in Hato will also be demolished and replaced by a new facility plant at BOPEC (see last providing water and electricity solely generated by wind and solar energy. week’s Reporter) has already 3. Following the example of Bermuda, another prominent tourist island, the num- factored in the extra power ber of cars will be drastically reduced by limiting car ownership to one car per needed to charge the car’s family and by the elimination of car rental companies on the island. This will allow batteries. A fast-charging sta- the existing fine public transportation system to be further improved by the intro- tion will be installed in Rin- duction of rickshaws (small vehicles pulled by one man, successfully used in many con for drivers who might countries of the world). want to run on battery back to After removing environmentally damaging material, oil and fuel, the superfluous . The station will cars will be dumped in the sea along the coast in order to form artificial reefs. If be open for private drivers as one of those large ships transporting new cars approaches the island attempting to well. land unauthorized cars, it will be sunk by the Royal Dutch Navy if it refuses to turn The Commissioner of the away. This operation will be executed in the framework of naval exercises to im- Environment has said that prove the readiness of the navy to destroy any enemy vessel close to our coast. while the hybrids are a step This is in conformity with the recent pronouncement of Dutch Defense Minister forward, he himself will em- The Commissioner inspecting a maishi field Kamp in this matter. Jiri Lausman ploy a more traditional form of Bonaire transportation, the donkey. G.D.

understand why those night dives are ot many divers seem to know more difficult than daytime dives!” N that night diving is different Some more tips: before entering the from diving during the day. Except for water, talk to your buddy about signals. the fact that it is dark (of course!), for Some of them are different from those which you need a good diving lamp during the day: Making a circle with that is not only strong but will provide your lamp means ‘OK’. Flashing it a good beam for at least 45 minutes, from the right to left and back in a you also need a small diving lamp as a stripe means ‘not OK’. If you make reserve. This is a good safety rule. hand signals, make them in the beam of the light! A free course in buoyancy And, what this article is really about control for night diving will be first is, proper weighting! For a night dive offered at both Yellow Submarine and you need two or four pounds more Carib Inn beginning on April 1, 2006. lead than you usually dive with. Wishing you a beautiful night dive, This overweighed night diver uses a and remember, the closer the moon, handy puffer fish to help him ascend Why? It is all about the influence of the more lead you need! Ned W. and the moon on the ocean. You all know Renée that the tide is influenced by the posi- tion of and distance between the moon, the earth and the sun. As the distance between moon and earth is less at night, the gravitational pull under the water will change because of the up- ward pull of the moon.

Therefore, divers need more lead to Darkening the skin for a night dive get down. We are sure that many di- eliminates annoying back-scatter from the closer the moon, the more lead you need! vers who read this will say: “Ah, now I your dive light.

Page 6 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 n response to wide- he new departure tax fee has I spread criticism of T now been narrowed down to the proposed new depar- two final ideas, one of which will be ture tax to be collected at selected on April 1, 2016. the airport, the govern- ment is crafting a different 1). Anyone who arrives on an even scheme for meeting their numbered day will pay $75 departure two announced objectives: tax unless they were born on an odd increasing tax revenues, numbered day of the year in a month while keeping to a mini- that has an "R" in it. In that case, mum the work load re- unless they are under 30 years old they quired of the bureaucracy. will pay $65 when accompanied by The plan, effective on the someone older that 47 years and they first of April, will also put will then pay $57.85 if the older person to use a well-tested Bon- is paying the full $75. aire institution, the police roadblock. practice will be followed. The police According to the new system, when- will require them to leave their car at Those born on an even numbered day ever government coffers run low, the the roadblock. Later, when they have pay only $50, unless pregnant, and police will be instructed to set up ran- paid the tax at the Ontvanger, they can they then will have to pay the full $75 dom road blocks around the island. All go to the police station with their re- plus another $75 unless accompanied motorists will be taxed on the spot, ceipt and reclaim their car keys.” by the responsible male. That male will another 40% charge for being here. depending on the age of their vehicle, “We really feel some creative think- pay 25% of the total $150 plus the at the rates of NAƒ50 for older vehi- ing went into this plan,” he continued. regular $75 unless they fit one of the 2). Many have said fewer people cles and NAƒ100 for newer models. “The government will be able to raise categories above. In that case they will will come to Bonaire, so the alternative The police will collect the money and large amounts of ready cash, quickly, pay $55 plus another $20 plus 5%. is to charge $1,500 per person depar- hand over a preprinted receipt, on while the burden placed on our bu- Children under 12 will not be allowed ture tax. Then, if far fewer people do which they will write the tax payer’s reaucracy will be minimal. The police on Bonaire. Those over 120 years old come to Bonaire, it won't hurt tax in- name and the date. Later, when people will even be able to conduct their regu- can depart for free. come. As always, Cruise Ship tourists file their income tax returns or pay lar vehicle inspections while collecting do not have to pay anything and will their property taxes, they can submit the tax, so the inconveniences experi- Those who have been to Bonaire al- be given $20 upon arrival and $15 the receipts they accumulated during enced by motorists will be minimal.” ready within a calendar year will pay upon departure. Rip M. Off that year and get tax credits. D.R. 1/3 of what they had paid before plus A government spokesperson (who asked not to be named) stated, “This will produce a big benefit for our tax payers. When the time comes to file, they will have already prepaid most of what they owe for the year.” He went on to explain the plan. Although he admitted a few details have yet to be worked out, he said that solutions have been found to most of the anticipated problems. “We are very concerned,” he said, “about over collecting from some indi- viduals who happen to get stopped too often, especially taxi and bus drivers. We are still determining what the up- per limits will be for each category of vehicle, but whenever a motorist has collected receipts that exceed that limit, he will be able to go to the Ont- vanger (Tax Collector), show his total receipts for the year, and get a cash refund for any payments over his limit.” “We have set the charge for tourists and other visitors to the island at NAƒ100 for each week, or partial week, they stay,” he said. “When the police collect from tourists, they will give them a Claim for Repayment form along with their tax receipt. When visi- tors get home, all they have to do is complete and return the form, along with all the receipts they collected dur- ing their stay and, of course, legally notarized proof of how long they were on the island. Eventually their claims will get processed, and they will be mailed a refund for overpayments.” When asked what would happen if someone was stopped but did not have sufficient cash to pay the tax, the spokesperson said, “Oh, the usual

Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 7 Imre’s photo of an immediately endangered sea turtle

Mabeline holding the turtle mre Esser from Sea Turtle Conserva- I tion Bonaire reports: “This is a pic- ture that I took today at Boca Onima. Because the government allowed sand mining on that beach, the whole ecosystems has changed. STCB is faced with a new threat at that beach. Sea turtles are in serious danger!! Does this explain why some of those turtle satellite tags suddenly stop beep- ing…?” As part of a follow-up by The Reporter’s crack team of journalists, additional unusual creatures ea Turtle Conservation Bonaire, were discovered in the area, probably because of S having successfully tracked nu- the same disturbances to the natural environment. merous turtles with GPS transceivers, Coordinator Mabeline Navidad rescued a two- will now track itself. Beginning April headed turtle (see photo) which has already been 1, all STCB board members will be adopted by Bonaire’s new political party as its fitted with devices that will allow any- symbol. one with access to the World Wide An iguana, also with two heads, was found try- Web to know their locations at all ing to dig a nest in the same area. The iguana was times. It is hoped that prospective do- x-rayed (thank you, von Eggmundo Dental Clinic) nors to the sea turtle conservation pro- to make sure it was not a hoax. As you can see jects will be encouraged to contribute from the x-ray it indeed was double headed G.D. X-ray of the iguana because they can be assured of whole- Continued on page 8 some activities on the part of the peo- ple who will be disbursing their dona- tions. In the accompanying photos STCB President Imre Esser models two ver- sions of the device. While both trans- ceivers are waterproof to 33 meters, the first is for land use only (right photo). The second, affixed to a stan- dard water polo cap, as shown (top photo), will have its antenna above the water level during normal swimming activities. As they are affixed to the turtles, the transceivers will be semi- permanently fiberglassed to the wear- ers. A six-month battery life is antici- pated. If STCB donations increase, STINAPA will consider a similar measure for its board. G.D.

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 (Flotsam and Jetsam. Continued from page 4) Looking for dining out deals? At Hats off to “Bonaire Bluegrass,” in addition to the relatively new Cactus Blue restau- Josan Construction Rhonda, was composed of the Owens rant you can get 2 for 1 appetizers which sponsored the Family: Stuart, Cameron, Cathy, Andy (among the best on Bonaire) and if you Amboina Dol- and their friend 12-year old Cody are a big group in a party of 10, one phins’ new uni- McGuire. eats free. forms Julio Sanchez (center) performed The Bonaire Rotary Club’s the baptism. Thanks popular RotaRally road rally is com- to Coach ‘Cado’ ing up on Sunday, March 26th. Alberto the Dol- This year will phins soccer team be its 20th An- has become one of niversary and the best in the re- everyone on the gion and recently island is invited traveled to compete to participate. in Aruba, where It costs only they placed 4th in NAƒ25 to enter the region. your car. All proceeds go to charity. Lunch at the destina- (a bit of information about corals presented each week by naturalist Dee Scarr) tion, Jos’, will For Earth Day, Chris Martha be available for and Florence Ditlow are developing NAƒ12,50. The RotaRally starts at 10 a program called “What on Earth! am at Seru Largu and it’s recom- For Kids” which is directed at children mended that the ticket be purchased under 18. The core group is 15 scouts prior to the event. The tickets can be Welcome to our newest adver- plus the 25-member marching band. bought from any member of the Rotary tiser- Divi Divi Air. “Divi Divi” has They will have a program from Club or from Arjen Botterop at 786- the reputation of being the most reli- SELIBON, focusing on recycling, fol- 0251, Edwin Vrieswijk at 786-2005 or able connection between Bonaire and lowed by an outing to collect trash. Jules van Dongen at 717-5877. Curaçao. The small planes make you Then they will construct a costume of feel like you are being treated as an recyclable items. The wind-up, on individual. The view from the plane April 22, will be a parade in the park. can’t be beat. Try them, call 09-888- Prizes will be awarded for the best cos- 1050 for a reservation and tell them The tissue of every coral polyp in a tumes. More sponsors are needed. The Reporter sent you. After all it’s coral head is connected to all the Yellow submarine has already pledged Divi Divi who flies The Reporter to polyps around it. Thus, the entire a scuba package and The Reporter Bonaire every week. surface of a coral head is covered some movie passes. If you want to par- with living coral tissue. ticipate or can help with sponsorship Since there will be no issue of contact Florence at 717-4593 or email The Reporter next week in line with Florence at fhummingbird@yahoo. our policy of publishing four issues a com. month (March has five Fridays, so the last will be skipped) the annual April Bonaire’s winning Aquatics Club Fool stories are included in this issue. team, The Barracudas, have been in- More and more new develop- G./L.D. th vited to participate in the 7 Dutch ment is happening north of the pre- Caribbean International Swim Meet sent hotel row. Following the an- in Curaçao beginning April 28 through nouncement of the hotel school plan, May 1. Sponsors for some of the Bonaire Caribbean Club owner, Ronald youngsters are needed. If you can help, Gravestijn, announced an ambitious call Asdrubal Marcano at 567-0576 or expansion of his resort. It will begin directly deposit into MCB account this year with the construction of a #101 1888-03, Bonaire Aquatics Club. wedding village on the bluff overlook- ing the coast.

KRALENDIJK TIDES (Heights in feet, FT) Remember: Winds and weather can further influence the local tides

DATE TIME HEIGHT COEF DATE TIME HEIGHT COEF 3-24 8:43 2.0FT. 17:24 0.8FT. 53 3-31 2:25 1.8FT. 11:15 0.9FT. 100 3-25 1:15 1.1FT. 9:38 1.9FT. 17:46 0.9FT. 23:01 1.2FT. 62 4-01 3:26 1.8FT. 12:36 0.8FT. 93 3-26 3:03 1.1FT. 10:25 1.8FT. 18:02 1.0FT. 23:05 1.3FT. 73 4-02 4:21 1.9FT. 13:47 0.8FT. 83 3-27 4:29 1.1FT. 11:24 1.7FT. 18:15 1.1FT. 23:32 1.4FT. 85 4-03 5:25 1.9FT. 14:35 0.7FT. 71 3-28 5:59 1.1FT. 12:17 1.6FT. 18:22 1.1FT. 94 4-04 6:17 1.9FT. 15:23 0.7FT. 58 3-29 0:45 1.6FT. 7:38 1.0FT. 13:30 1.4FT. 18:17 1.2FT. 100 4-05 7:12 1.9FT. 16:00 0.7FT. 47 3-30 1:32 1.7FT. 9:29 1.0FT. 14:57 1.3FT. 17:44 1.2FT. 102 4-06 7:57 1.8FT. 16:29 0.8FT. 39 4-07 8:38 1.8FT. 16:57 0.8FT. 37

Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 9 After the cave exploration: the students with Papi Cicilia (center)

The SPW 2.2 (second Exploring caves year) students started working on an “Easter ince 1999 vocational training has Afternoon Party” for chil- S been given in the high school. dren from four to eight Students are trained in administration, years to be held on the 8 as assistants in elementary schools, of April in the Centro di schools for the disabled or handicapped Bario in Nikiboko from 3 persons, and to work with the elderly. to 6 pm. The students will Among the many different skills the entertain a group of 27 students learn is how to organize ac- children with all kinds of tivities on the island for others. But activities like egg paint- before they do that they must learn ing, an Easter play, a pup- themselves what there is to do on the pet theater play and Getting ready for the Easter Party island. So Marianne Grutters, director throwing carrots into a of studies SPW (Social Pedagogic hole in an egg-shaped Work) contacted Papi Cicilia and No- board. Unfortunately, all the places have been taken chie Coffie of SKAL. Then the stu- The students are: Silnanie, Alba, Inshindra, Dannia, Soullivienne, Janice, Ed- dents did the follow up, with much of shorlina, Loraine and Patricia. Story & Photos by Wilna Groenenboom the telephone contact and organization done by Vilma Hernadez Matos. Other students participating were Zwende- lien, Charlotte, Shermanta, Raidily, Jolanda, Roselle, Lizbeth and Zulay. Their first activity was visiting the cave at Santa Barbara where they de- scended a six-meter stairway, then had to walk and later crawl into the depths of this very beautiful cave. Papi took time for them and explained a lot. For some students it was the first time that they’d been in a cave

Then they visited a stone quarry be- hind the airport where the girls took a bath in a small pond in an under- ground cave! Some girls had problems getting out because there was one sta- lactite that made it very difficult to pass without sucking in their bellies!

Page 10 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 he moon was T a little late in coming up last Fri- day night for Rin- con’s “Full Moon Walk,” but it was a huge success never- theless and a beauti- ful experience walk- ing under the bright stars with the sounds of the sea in the background. The event was a fund- raiser towards the cost of replacing the tower of the parish Getting instructions at the start church which was Enthusiastic Scouts are ready to roll hit by lightning last year. Cactus Club were set up for the 60 One of the organizers, Edith Strauss- plussers and others who were daunted Runners Restau- Mercera, a former Senator from Bon- by the 9.5 k distance. rant, Den Laman aire, reports that 55 children and 179 At stops along the way volunteers Restaurant, La Por- adults signed up. Walkers included handed out water, drinks and fruit, and tuguesa, Gregorio groups like the Pia Pia di the route was marked by flam- Gomez and Culti- Kunuku Bieu and the scouts ing torches, just so you didn’t mara. as well as groups of friends, stray off the path. There were Ms. Strauss- most of whom made the 9.5 some weary walkers at the Mercera says that kilometer trek from the end, including Ms. Strauss- more funds are Catholic Church in Rincon, Mercera who made it the needed for the up the road towards Wash- whole way with her two tower rebuilding, ington Park, a right turn on to grandchildren, five and eight so we can look for- the dirt road following the years old. Of course the kids ward to more fund- sea, then another right turn at the Pie- were still full of high spirits and en- raisers. The Re- dra di Boneiru, and up and down on ergy. Everyone was treated to two porter will keep that dirt road to the main Rincon road. kinds of salad, orange juice and rolls. you informed. Shorter routes to the dam or to the Very generous sponsors were Rum L.D. Group Pia Pia di Kunuku Bieu from North Saliña

Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 11 on’t miss Bonaire’s Annual Highest Point Party D Kite Contest “Kontest di popular tradition in Bonaire is to have a party when the construction of a Fli” – Sunday, April 9 - at the field A new house reaches its highest point. Last Friday a house being built by the behind Kooyman’s. This is the 28th Sanchez Brothers’ Josan Construction Company topped out. The owners hosted a consecutive one, sponsored by the big rooftop party catered by Eddie’s Gourmandise. Flamingo Book Store. It’s an all-day event, starting around 9 am, and it’s fun for everyone. Contestants of all ages come from Bonaire, Aruba and Curaçao, and you’ll see some of the most amazing kites. Prizes will be given for differ- ent categories: Biggest, Smallest, Most Beautiful, Most Strange and Most Original. Sometimes it takes a whole group of people to try and get a kite in the air. It’s exciting, thrill- ing and often really funny. There will be food and drinks for sale and plenty of music. The contest has been sponsored all these 28 years by the Flamingo Book Store on Kaya Grandi 19. You’re Farid Ayubi last year at the Kontest di Fli welcome to enter: children – Readers are invited to send their photos of their anniversaries, engagements, wed- dings or other exciting events to The Reporter. Naƒ3,50; adults, -NAƒ7,50. L.D. The photo and text will be printed free of charge.

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hink “crab” – and whatever you dence of one or more ghost cleaner T picture in your mind isn’t likely shrimp. The anemones are visited fre- to look much like an arrow crab. Yet, quently by fishes – sometimes predator when you think about it, the arrow crab fishes – for cleaning. These clients has the two main characteristics of have a strong instinct against eating crabs: an exoskeleton and 10 legs when at a cleaner station, and that may (eight legs and two claws). The arrow work out very nicely for arrow crabs. crab’s official common name is Yel- The arrow crabs have even used this lowline Arrow Crab, but since there inhibition for their own benefit – by isn’t any other type of arrow crab we becoming cleaner animals themselves! drop the “Yellowline” part. Its scien- Yes, friends and neighbors, arrow tific name is Stenorhynchus seticornis, crabs have, within the last 25 years or which roughly translates to “narrow less, been experimenting with cleaning snout, bristled horn.” activities. I’ve been a beneficiary of What the arrow crab doesn’t seem to this myself, but it was still a bit of a have are all the defense mechanisms surprise: as I held my hand in position Yellowline Arrow Crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) that other crabs have. It doesn’t cam- for the ghost cleaners, an arrow crab ouflage itself with sponges or algae reached over with one of its long like decorator crabs or sponge crabs. It claws, scraped some skin from my fin- Arrow crab cleaning behavior isn’t ing. doesn’t hide (well, okay, some arrow ger and ate it! just occurring on Bonaire, though; it Only in the last couple of years have crabs hide, but many hang out in plain Imagine the first time this happened: has been reported throughout the Car- longspined urchin populations grown sight). It doesn’t scurry away when it the arrow crab would have been hang- ibbean area. to anything near their former numbers. sees you. ing out near the anemone for protec- We’ll see arrow crabs hanging around tion. A client pulled into the cleaner Why now? urchins again soon, but I suspect Why not? station – with a lovely, succulent para- One very obvious reason is that it’s they’ll be young ones for whom the One answer is that the arrow crab site right there on the arrow crab’s side only since 1983 or so that arrow crabs urchin is a first home; the crabs with must not be a very rewarding prey ani- of its body. The arrow crab plucked have been hanging around in anem- anemones will probably stay there. mal. After all, it’s so skinny there’s not off the parasite, and – a new career ones. Before that time, their favorite much room for muscles inside its was born. hangouts were the longspined sea ur- But as the urchins come back and the shell! Shrimp who have evolved to clean chins, but in 1983 a fatal disease at- arrow crabs spread out, and you’re see- Equally important is the arrow crab’s have white antennae, which they wave tacked longspined urchins from as far ing more and more of them, spend a choice of abode. For the past decade or and wriggle in order to advertise their north as Georgia, all across the Carib- little time watching what they’re do- so, arrow crabs on Bonaire have been services. Arrow crabs haven’t evolved bean, to as far south as Brazil. The ing. Like yellowtail snappers, arrow living in the company of anemones, to clean, so they don’t have white disease swept through Bonaire in less crabs are the opportunists of their type. primarily ringed anemones. The sting- whiskers – but that doesn’t matter than a week, killing more than 90% of What else will they be learning to do? ing defense of the anemones them- since they have cleaner shrimp doing our longspined urchins, and probably Story & Photo by Dee Scarr selves may discourage some potential their advertising for them. The ghost struck in other places just as quickly. arrow crab predators. shrimp advertise, the anemone protects Suddenly, arrow crabs were looking In addition, on Bonaire the ringed and the arrow crab is available to take for new places to hang out – and those anemones are almost always the resi- advantage. busy anemones were obviously allur-

Dee Scarr conducts “Touch the Sea” dives. They will enhance your diving forever. Call 717-8529. See her slide show “Touch the Sea” at Capt. Don’s Habitat, Mondays , 8:30 pm.

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his great dog, called T “Wayabuza,” was found in the playground of an elementary school. She was in heat and was being pur- sued by a mob of male dogs. Some men working at the school took pity on her, captured her and brought her into the Bonaire Animal Shelter. What a relief for her! She got her name, “Wayabuza,” from her saviors who said she was running so fast to escape the male dogs that it reminded them of “the Wayabuza, the fastest motorcycle in the world!” This lovely young dog will be sterilized this week and will be “Wayabuza” ready for adoption. She’s been examined by the vet, has had her tests, been wormed and has had her shots. The adoption fee of NAƒ105 includes all that as well as her sterilization. Sad to say, if this wonderful dog had been neutered in the first place she wouldn’t have had to run from gangs of male dogs. The animal population continues to explode. Each year all over the world millions of unwanted pets are born and most are treated like “living garbage” and disposed of. The obvious reason why spaying and neutering is so critical is to prevent un- wanted, accidental pregnancies. And it’s good for the community too because homeless pets often create serious problems. They destroy property, spread disease and cost a lot of money to control. It’s an agonizing job to have to euthanize animals because of irresponsible breeding. The Shelter has a “Sterilization Fund,” and they can help. If you know someone who has a dog that is running free and it isn’t sterilized, tell them about the Shelter program. The Fund is sponsored by donations and has done a monumental job al- ready of sterilizing dogs on the island. If you’d like to contribute, you may, via MCB Account #10616410, “Sterilization Fund,” or via Support Bonaire. Website: www.supportbonaire.org. Those funds will go only towards sterilization.

So far this year there have been 35 adoptions from the Shelter. People know it’s the island’s best place to find healthy and sociable pets. L.D.

Page 14 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 7pm, Flamingo Balashi Beach Bar March through May 2006 Cruise Ship Schedule HH—5:30-6:30, Buddy Dive MOVIELAND HH 5 to 7 pm, Cactus Blue (except Sunday) 2 for 1 appetizer with every entrée, Cactus Date Ship PAX Arrive Depart Pier Blue Divi Flamingo Casino is open daily for hot 28 MAR TUE RIJNDAM 1258 09:00 18:00 SOUTH slot machines, roulette and black jack, Mon. to Sat. 8 pm– 4 am; Sun. 7 pm– 3 am. 04 APR TUE SEA PRINCESS 1950 12:00 19:00 SOUTH Late Show Daily - by appointment -Rooi Lamoenchi Call to make sure (Usually 9 pm ) Kunuku Park Tours Bonairean kunuku. $12 04 APR TUE AIDA VITA 1260 13:00 20:00 NORTH (NAƒ12 for residents). Tel 717-8489, 540- Firewall 11 APR TUE RIJNDAM 1258 09:00 18:00 SOUTH 9800. Saturdays (Harisson Ford) 01 MAY MON PRINSENDAM 793 08:00 18:00 SOUTH Grill Night on the Beach, Buddy Dive Early Show (Usually 7 pm) Rincon Marshé—6 am - 2 pm. Enjoy a Bo- 02 MAY TUE SEA PRINCESS 1950 12:00 19:00 SOUTH The Pink Panther nairean breakfast while you shop: fresh fruits An Academy Award Winner and vegetables, gifts, local sweets and snacks, arts and handicrafts, candles, incense, drinks Monday- Dee Scarr’s Touch the Sea slide .CHURCH SERVICES and music. www.infobonaire.com/rincon Show at Captain Don’s Habitat, 8:30 pm Call New Apostolic Church, Meets at Kaminda Kaya Prinses Marie Mountain Bike Ride— Everyone welcome. 717-8290 for info. (No show March 27.) Santa Barbara #1, Sundays, 9:30 am. Services Behind Exito Bakery It’s free. Bring a bike and your own water. Wednesday (2nd and 4th) Turtle Conserva- in Dutch. 717-7116. Tel. 717-2400 Fitness trainer Miguel Angel Brito leads the tion (STCB) Slide Show by Bruce Brabec. International Bible Church of Bonaire – Kaya Tickets - NAƒ14 (incl. Tax) pack. Telephone him at 785-0767 for informa- Carib Inn seaside veranda, 7 pm Amsterdam 3 (near the traffic circle) Sunday Ser- tion. Wednesday –Buddy Dive Cocktail Video vices at 9 am; Sunday Prayer Meeting at 7:00 NEW FILMS BEGIN FRIDAY Wine Tasting at AWC’s warehouse, 6 to 8 Show by Martin Cecilia, pool bar Buddy pm in English. Tel. 717-8332 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK pm, Kaya Industria #23. Great wines - Dive, 7 pm 717-5080 Protestant Congregation of Bonaire. Wil- THURS THRU SUN NAƒ2,50 a glass. helminaplein. Services in Papiamentu, Dutch 2 MOVIES 7 & 9PM All You Can Eat BBQ at Divi Flamingo BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS and English on Sundays at 10 am. Thursday MON THRU WED. 1 MOVIE 8PM with live music, 6 to 9 pm, NAƒ26,50. Call Kas Kriyo Rincon—Step into Bonaire’s past in this Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at 8 pm.

for reservations 717-8285 ext. 444 . SATURDAY 4 PM venerable old home that has been restored and fur- Rev. Jonkman. 717-2006 March: Bambi II Sundays nished so it appears the family has just stepped out. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Live music 6 to 9 pm while enjoying a great Local ladies will tell you the story. Open Monday thru Saints, Kaya Sabana #26 Sundays 8:30 - April: Curious George dinner in colorful tropical ambiance at the Friday, 9 –12, 2-4. Weekends by appointment. Call 11:30 am. Services in Papiamentu, Spanish Chibi Chibi Restaurant & Bar. Open daily 5 717-2445. and English. THESE TWO WEEKS to 10 pm, Divi Flamingo Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the view from Catholic San Bernardus in Kralendijk – Ser- Saturday, March 25 – Monthly Flea Mar- Mondays “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn about Bonaire’s vices on Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Papia- ket at the Parke Publico – 3 to 8 pm. Caribbean Night, live local music– Buddy culture . Visit homes from the 17th century. Daily. mentu 717-8304 . Saturday at 6 pm at Our Held every last Saturday of the month. Dive. Call 717-4060 / 790-2018 Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, in English. Soldachi Tour of Rincon, the heart of Bon- Anything to sell? For registration and Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, behind the Mass in Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 aire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Maria 717-6435 Catholic Church in town. Open weekdays from 8 am- pm. 717-4211. booth-reservation please contact Elisabeth Kriyoyo Night BBQ Buffet featuring Chef noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. 717-8868 Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios), Kaya Vos at 565-5225 or 7176907. Gibi and Los Princes Mariachi, Golden Reef Washington-Slagbaai National Park, Mu- Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Dutch & Sunday March 26—Bonairean Night with Inn . Band 7 pm, BBQ at 7:30 pm. Reserva- seum and Visitors’ Center. Open daily 8 am- Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 am. Wednes- all the local specialties and more, Divi Fla- tions $20, walk ins $25. Drinks available 5 pm. Closed on some holidays. 717- day Prayer Meeting at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 mingo. Call for reservations 717-8285 ext. for purchase. Call 717-5759 or email 8444/785-0017 444. [email protected] Sunday at Cai- Live music and dancing starts Send event info to: Sunday, March 26 - Rota Rally – Rotary Tuesdays about 12 noon at Lac Cai. Dance to the music The Bonaire Reporter Club Car Rally – sign up now 786-0251, Live music by the “Flamingo Rockers” 5-7 of Bonaire’s popular musicians. Email [email protected] 786-2005, 717-5877 – See page 6 pm Divi Flamingo, Balashi Beach Bar Tel/Fax. 717-8988, Cel. 786-6518 Sunday, April 2—Nail Design Work- Wine & Cheese/ $1 glass of wine, 5-7pm, CLUBS and MEETINGS shop—Divi Flamingo Meeting Room, 9 Divi Flamingo Balashi Beach Bar AA meetings - every Wednesday; Phone 717- am-5 pm—See page 13 Buy a Bucket of Beer & get free chicken 6105; 560-7267 or 717- 3902. Sunday April 2—Bonairean Night with wings, 5 to 7 pm, Cactus Blue Al-Anon meetings - every Monday evening BonaireTalker Dinner/Gathering at Gibi's, all the local specialties and more, Divi Fla- at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 known for great local food. 6:30pm Call Gibi mingo. Call for reservations 717-8285 ext. Weekly BonaireTalker Gathering and Din- at 567-0655 for details, or visit www. ner at Gibi's - Tuesday - 6:30 pm - call 567- 444. BonaireTalk.com, and search for "Gibi." 0655 for directions. Arts and Crafts Markets at Wilhelmina Yoga Classes—Tel. 786-6416 (None in April) Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:30 pm at the Park on Cruise Ship visiting days, starting Wednesdays Union Building on Kaya Korona, across from around 10 am to early afternoon. See Open Mike Night with Moogie, 7 to 9 pm, the RBTT Bank. All levels invited. NAƒ5 entry fee. Cruise Ship Schedule above. Cactus Blue Call Cathy 566-4056. Live music by Flamingo Rockers Divi Fla- Darts Club plays every other Sunday at City COMING mingo, Balashi Beach Bar 5-6:30 pm Café. Registration at 4, games at 5. Tel. 717- Live music by Flamingo Rockers The Wind- 2950, 560-7539. Sunday, April 9 – Kite Contest (Kontest surf Place at Sorobon 7:30- 9:30 pm JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Junior di Fli) All day, Great fun, food, drinks, Movie Night at Buddy Dive Chamber International Bonaire (JCI Bonaire, music – incredible kites – See page 12 Yoga Classes—Tel. 786-6416 (None in April) formerly known as Bonaire Jaycees) meets at Saturday, April 8-; The next Quarterly Thursdays the ABVO building, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 Underwater Cleanup will meet at Yellow Live music by the “Flamingo Rockers” 5- from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. 7pm-Divi Flamingo, Balashi Beach Bar Sub at 1 pm. Potluck BBQ follows at Contact: Renata Domacassé 516-4252. Fridays Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, Kaya 5:30pm. th Harbour Village Tennis, Social Round International, every other Tuesday, 7 pm. April 13 – 17 – 4 Annual MCB Tennis Robin 7 to 10 pm. $10 per person. Cash bar. All Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette Rodriguez. Cup at Harbour Village Tennis Center invited. Call Elisabeth Vos at 565-5225 Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thurs- 565-5225, 717-6907. Live music by the “Flamingo Rockers” Divi day of the month at 8 pm at Kaya Sabana #1. Friday, April 14–Good Friday—Banks and Flamingo, Balashi Beach Bar – 5-7 pm All Lions welcome. many stores closed Swim lessons for children by Enith Brighitha, Rotary lunch meetings Wednesday, 12 noon- Easter Sunday, April 16–Bonairean Night a Dutch Olympian, at Sorobon from 1330 to 2 pm - Now meeting at 'Pirate House', above with all the local specialities and live mu- 1630 Restaurant Zeezicht. All Rotarians welcome. sic – Divi Flamingo Manager’s Bash—free Flamingo Smash & Tel. 717-8434 Saturday, April 22—Earth Day “What snacks, Divi Flamingo, 5-7 pm on Earth” activities, parade for children. Manager’s Rum Punch Party, Buddy Dive VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Info 717-4593—see page 9 Resort, 5:30-6:30 pm, followed by All You Can Eat Bonaire Arts & Crafts (Fundashon Arte In- Saturday, April 29 – Balashi Beer Bar- BBQ dustrial Bonaireano) 717-5246 or 7117 5-7 pm Social Event at JanArt Gallery, tenders’ Competition – Divi Flamingo - The Bonaire Swim Club- Contact Valarie Kaya Gloria 7. Meet artist Janice Huckaby See page 3 Stimpson at 785-3451; [email protected] and Larry of Larry’s Wildside Diving. New Cinnamon Art Gallery - Volunteers to help Sunday, April 30–Rincon Day, Queen’s original paintings of Bonaire and diver stories staff gallery. 717-7103. Birthday, Queen’s Birthday Race, Wind- of the East Coast every week Bonaire National Marine Park - 717-8444. surfing Race (Tolo), MCB 5 km, 17 km Yoga Classes—Tel. 786-6416 (None in April) Bonaire Animal Shelter -717-4989. run Donkey Sanctuary - 560-7607. FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS Jong Bonaire (Youth Center) - 717-4303. Saturday- Discover Our Diversity Slides Sister Maria Hoppner Home (Child Care) REGULAR EVENTS pool bar Buddy Dive, 7 pm 717-5080 Tel. 717-4181 fax 717-2844. Daily (more or less) Sunday - Bonaire Holiday -Multi-media Special Olympics - Contact Roosje 786- HH 2 for 1 ( on ALL beverages ) from 5- dual-projector production by Albert Bianculli, 7984 8.30 pm, Capt. Don’s Habitat. Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 Page 15 RESTAURANT PRICE RANGE / WHEN OPEN FEATURES

Bella Vista Restaurant Moderate. Breakfast and Lunch Magnificent Theme Nights: Saturday: Beach Grill; Monday: Caribbean Sea Side Restaurant at Buddy Dive Resort Dinner during Theme nights only. Night; Friday: Manager’s Rum Punch Party 717-5080, ext. 538 Open every day and All-You-Can-Eat B.B.Q

Bistro de Paris Moderate Real French Cooking in an informal setting Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 46 Lunch and Dinner Superb dishes prepared with care and love by a French chef (half-way between hotel row and town) 717-7070 Closed Sunday Owner-operated Eat in or Take away

Cactus Blue Moderate Trend setting décor and menu Blvd. J. A. Abraham 16 Dinner Bonaire’s newest hot-spot to eat and drink. Margaritas a specialty (half-way between town and Divi Flamingo) 717-4564 Closed Sunday Owner-operated for top service Calabas Restaurant & Chibi Chibi Restaurant and Bar Moderate-Expensive Get a view of the beach and turquoise sea while enjoying a breakfast buffet At the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort. Waterfront Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner or à la carte lunch and dinner at the 'Chibi Chibi' restaurant & bar. 717-8285 Open 7 days Inspiring vistas and the highest standard of cuisine. Bonaire’s Most Romantic Restaurant where dining is a delight! Tuscan Croccantino Italian Restaurant Moderate-Expensive chef prepares exquisite dishes with authentic ingredients. Be served in a Downtown at Kaya Grandi 48 717-5025 Dinner garden setting under floating umbrellas or in air-conditioned comfort. Closed Monday Take out too. The Great Escape Moderate Bar-Restaurant poolside —under the thatched roof. EEG Blvd #97—across from Belmar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Cuban cuisine. New kitchen. New cook 717-7488 Breakfast every day; Lunch, Dinner Tues-Sun. Happy hours 5 to 7 every day. The Last Bite Bakery Low-Moderate Enjoy a delicious dessert or savory baked meal in the comfort of your home Home Delivery or Take Out Orders taken 8 am-4 pm; Deliveries 6-7:30 or resort. This unique bakery offers gourmet class items -always from 717-3293 pm , Closed Sunday scratch- for take out or delivery only.

The Lost Penguin Low-Moderate Watch the bustle of downtown from this street side Caribbean-style bistro Across from MCB Bank in downtown Kralendijk Breakfast, Lunch, Early Dinner until 6 pm owned and run by a European educated Master Chef Call 717-8003. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays and his wife. Pasa Bon Pizza On Kaya Gob. Debrot Low-Moderate Bonaire’s best. The Real Thing! Freshly prepared pizzas made with the finest in- ½ mile north of town center. 780-1111 Open from 5-11 pm Wednesday-Sunday gredients. Salads, desserts. Eat in or take away. Nice bar too. Call ahead to eat-in or take out 790-1111

ART GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES RETAIL Richter Art— By Jake and Linda: Digital paintings, Green Label has everything you need to start or main- Benetton, world famous designer clothes available Giclees on canvas, limited edition and open prints. tain your garden. They can design, install and maintain now in Bonaire at prices less than those in US. For it and offer plants, irrigation supplies and garden men, women and children. BANKS chemicals. Incredible selection of pots. Maduro and Curiel’s Bank provides the greatest SECURITY number of services, branches and ATMs of any Bon- GIFTS, SOUVENIRS AND LIQUOR Special Security Services will provide that extra aire bank. They also offer investments and insurance. The Bonaire Gift Shop has an wide selection of measure of protection when you need it. Always reli- gifts, souvenirs, liquor, dive watches, digital cameras, able. BEAUTY PARLOR things for the home, T-shirts all at low prices. Hair Affair. Expert hair cutting, styling, facials, SHIPPING waxing and professional nail care. HOTELS Rocargo Freight Air and sea shipments in/out of The Great Escape Under new management. Quiet Bonaire. Customs agents. Professional and efficient. BICYCLE / SCOOTER/ QUADS and tranquil setting with pool and luxuriant garden in FedEx agent. De Freewieler rents scooters and quads; profession- Belnem. Cyber Café, DVD rentals, restaurant and ally repairs almost anything on two wheels. Sells top bar. SILKSCREEN, EMBROIDERY brand bikes. Have your keys made here. CesMar—Local company offers top quality, fast ser- METALWORK AND MACHINE SHOP vice for monogramming, silk screening, embroidery. BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION b c b- Botterop Construction Bonaire N.V., offers APA Construction are professional General outstanding fabrication of all metal products, includ- SUPERMARKETS Contractors. They also specialize in creating patios ing stainless. Complete machine shop too. Visit Warehouse Bonaire to shop in a large, spotless and walkways with fabulous sprayed and stamped supermarket. You’ll find American and European concrete pavement. Nature Exploration brand products. THE market for provisioning. Outdoor Bonaire for individually guided kayaking, DIVING hiking, biking, caving, rapeling/abseilen and more Carib Inn is the popular 10-room inn with top-notch reservations : 791-6272 or 717-4555 E-mail : WATER TAXI dive shop and well stocked retail store. Best book trade [email protected] Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di on Bonaire. Good prices on regulator repair, dive com- Amor or Skiffy. Hotel pickup. puter H.Q. PHOTO FINISHING Paradise Photo in the Galeries Shopping Center of- WINDSURFING Dive Friends Bonaire (Photo Tours Divers-Yellow fers fast, fine processing for prints, slides, items and The Bonaire Windsurfing Place can fulfill all your Submarine) -low prices - on the seaside at Kral- services . Now-full digital services. windsurfing dreams and more. They offer expert in- endijk, at Caribbean Club, Caribbean Court and the struction, superb equipment on a fine beach. Lunch Hamlet Oasis. Join their cleanup dives and BBQ. REAL ESTATE / RENTAL AGENTS and drinks too. BBQ and windsurf videos Wednesday Harbourtown Real Estate is Bonaire’s oldest real nights. WannaDive - They make diving fun while maintain- estate agent. They specialize in professional cus- ing the highest professional standards. In town at tomer services and top notch properties. WINES City Café and at Eden Beach. Antillean Wine Company. You’ve tried the rest; Re/Max Paradise Homes: Lots of Choices— now try the best: best prices, highest quality wines International/US connections. 5% of profits donated from around the world, kept in a cooled warehouse. FITNESS to local community. List your house with them for Free delivery. Bonfysio offers comprehensive fitness programs to sale. suit your needs whether they be weight loss, sports or YOGA just keeping in shape. Convenient schedule. Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and in- Yoga For You. Join certified instructors Desirée and surance services. If you want a home or to invest in Don for a workout that will refresh mind and body. Fit For Life at the Plaza Resort Mall. Classes in Bonaire, stop in and see them. Private lessons too. Pilates, Aerobics, TaeBo and more. Professional trainers, fitness machines and classes for all levels. REPAIRS Bon Handyman is here if you need something fixed ATTENTION BUSINESSMEN/WOMEN: FURNITURE, ANTIQUES or built. Ultra reliable, honest and experienced. Elec- Put your ad in The Bonaire Reporter. The Plantation Has lots of classy furniture and an- trical, plumbing, woodworking, etc. 717-2345 Phone/Fax 717-8988, Cel 786-6518 tiques at very competitive prices. Stop in to see great teak furniture and Indonesian crafts. RESORTS & ACTIVITIES Buddy Dive Resort offers diving, Adventure Fun tours including kayaking, mountain biking, cave snor- keling and exploration. Page 16 Bonaire Reporter - March 24 to April 7, 2006 always wanted to work in an on vacations to Venezuela, “I office, sitting inside in the airco; Curaçao, Santo Domingo that seemed really attractive to me! I and Aruba, and it’s great to went to SGB high school to study ETAO, be there for a while, but to where they prepare you to work in hotels live I like a tranquil place. and restaurants. After that I did MAVO. Many of my friends left for My first job was at Harbour Village Holland years ago, but where I worked at the front desk for only lately quite a few have a month to replace someone and after that come back because life they asked me if I wanted to work behind with the euro has become the bar. From that moment on I’ve too expensive. They like worked in the restaurant business and being back, but they get I’ve been doing that for 18 years now. bored too as they say, ‘There’s nothing to do on I like it a lot. I like to prepare the the island.’ drinks, talk to people. There’s always time to chat and I speak four languages When I’m free I go to so I can talk to nearly everyone. You get visit my aunts, my to know so many people from all differ- mother’s sisters, who are ent cultures and you learn about the way living close to me in Nort they live in other countries, and I tell di Salinja. It’s a very quiet them about how we live here, about our and cozy area, different beaches and the dive sites. I used to dive from Playa because if I too, I got my certificate at Bon Bini Di- need anything or I have a Ryan Englehardt vers with Susan Davis 15 years ago, but I problem, people are always there to help Ryan Engelhardt (33) is a sweet per- merbund. It was in the afternoon and it haven’t been diving for a long time be- me and they also look after my house son. He’s gracious, elegant and patient; was very hot at Karpata but the Queen cause I don’t like it anymore and also my when I am not there. In Playa they don’t he has a very attractive personality, he’s was very nice, a very nice lady, quiet. ear has been bothering me. do those things. In Nort di Salinja it’s just real cute. more like family. “Americans are my best customers, but I myself like to go out for dinner, and I I was born here in Bonaire at the hospi- lately we’re getting good Dutch people try all the restaurants. I love to eat and I tal. My father was Frank Engelhardt from too. I always get good tips. I am friendly don’t get fat! Before I used to party a lot, Playa Pabou and my mother was Maria with the people and I’ve got tons of pa- but those were the old days… I’ve be- Beacinta Boezem from Nort di Salinja. I tience - maybe too much I think some- come very quiet. I don’t have a car. have a sister, Justra, who’s living in Hol- “For me the most impor- times - but I never think someone’s a When I go somewhere I walk. I like to land, working at a school where she’s tant thing in life is family, bore or a nuisance. I talk to the people walk, but when I need it there’s always a doing the administration. She has a 15- and also I am always trying and somehow they change during the friend to give me a ride. year-old daughter called Maria. My conversation, and by the time they’re brother Steven died here on Bonaire three to help people and people leaving they’re in a good mood, making To me Bonaire is still the same as it years ago of a heart attack, at the age of help me too. You see, to jokes. That’s the good thing about my was when I was a kid, but there are a few 33, after he’d been living in Holland for job – I can make people happy! Many things I would like to change. There 10 years. me that’s the real beauty of times I get invited by tourists to go out should be more things for children to do; Bonaire: Its people….” for dinner, and I do accept their invita- I see many children roaming the streets I had a very good childhood. My par- tion, and they often bring me presents after school and also I see many children ents weren’t very strict; they were quiet when they return. At the opening nights not going to school at all. And another people. My dad was a fisherman and he of other restaurants I’m often asked by thing is that the old people are going took me out to sea many times. My the owners to help them out. I’ve helped through hard times because the old peo- mother worked in the kitchen of Divi Fla- My grandmother, ‘Chepa’ Boezem, Miriam and Martin at KonTiki when ple’s pension is too little and everything mingo doing the dishes. My father passed lived here too. She was of Indian descent there were the jazz events every first has gone up, especially the utility bills. away 10 years ago, and my mother died and she had very long black hair. She Sunday of the month, and it was fun. And when they have no family living five years ago. Ever since then my sister passed away when she was 96; that was Sometimes I help at Buddy Dive when here it gets really difficult for them to has been asking me to come to live with three years ago. It was a big blow to me they need someone. I helped Joyce at the make ends meet. For me the most impor- her in Holland, but I don’t want to; I like because I loved her a lot. She liked the opening of La Guernica and also I helped tant thing in life is family, and also I am it here. kitchen very much and knew how to pre- out Orlando and Ana at the opening of always trying pare different krioyo dishes like kadushi - Zatara, the red café. to help people After Harbour Village I worked at a soup made from cactus - yambo, kabes and people Coral Regency (later called Lion’s Dive, ku igra – a dish made from the head and Some years ago when Queen Beatrix help me too. now Buddy Dive) and then at Capt. liver of a goat - and iguana soup and was visiting Bonaire I served her a pri- You see, to me Don’s Habitat, and for the last three years stew. I always cook for myself too - easy vate lunch at Karpata. At the time I was that’s the real I’ve been working at City Café, the last food - like chicken in red wine, shrimp in working at Harbour Village and they’d beauty of Bon- year only in the daytime. I don’t like to garlic sauce, and I can make a very good asked me because I was one of the best aire: Its peo- work at night anymore; I prefer to have rice dish like nasi goring.” He smiles: waiters on the island. All together we ple…” story the evenings off. “Maybe I’ll open my own restaurant were six waiters, eight people in the and photo by some day – but – not yet!” kitchen and three bartenders. We were all Greta Kooistra I like Bonaire because it’s quiet; I dressed for the occasion in black and don’t need any more than this. I’ve been white with white gloves and a black cum-

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ast Sat- L urday Aruba Day was celebrated on Bonaire. The close ties between the islands was confirmed by a big turnout. The Aruba Club on Bon- aire extended their annual activities to the parking lot at the Stadium and included other nation- alities which showed up to offer the foods of their coun- Surinamese stand: Rosita Paiman, Amina Karto, try. Above is Amina Kromodimedjo the Surinamese contingent which dished up great culi- resident Buchi Kan Anthony was hon- nary treats like bami and curry. A fire ored for valued contributions to Aruba. dance was performed... to the beat of L.D. avid van der Walde writes, “Here are some of your subscribers en- WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of American country music! Bonairean D The Bonaire Reporter with you on your joying The Bonaire Reporter at Bark next trip or when you return to your Lake, Quebec, Canada. That’s me and Jan home. Then take a photo of yourself with Van der Walde in the boat with Vincent the newspaper in hand. BEST PHOTOS van der Walde in the kayak. Ayo. OF THE YEAR WILL WIN PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, Kaya Gob. Debrot 200-6, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (AN). E-mail to: pic- [email protected]. (All 2006 photos are eligible.)

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For the week: March 19 to 26 , 2006 By Astrologer Michael Thiessen *to find it, just look up ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Don't press your luck with your loved ones. You Leo the Lion Chases Orion Out of Springtime Skies are best to stick to yourself this week. Try to be precise in your communications. Travel may change your attitudes with regard to your philosophy. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) You are best to stick to yourself this week. Do not yield to children or relatives when they really don't deserve it. Be tolerant, but don't let any one take you for granted. Lack of funds may add stress to your already un- certain situation. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) If you keep busy you won't feel the personal pres- sures you are going through. Travel opportunities must be taken advantage of. Your ability to talk circles around your colleagues will help you forge ahead in the workforce. Pleasure trips should be on your agenda. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can elaborate on your creative ideas and get involved in groups that relate to the arts. You may find that your generosity has been taken for granted. Not everyone will be pleased with your plans. Try to chan- nel your energy into physical work. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Secret affairs will eventually backfire on you. You should consider submitting some of your written work for publication. A new you could help your attitude. Take matters in hand when it comes to dealing with cli- t's that time of year again when the Sky Park night skies almost shout, "Spring is ents or colleagues. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. I here," because Leo the Lion is chasing Orion and replacing him as the major VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) Get the whole family involved in a worthwhile constellation of the new season. cause or cultural event. Concentrate on spending quality time with children. Don't Now most of you know that Orion the Hunter is winter's most famous star pattern. do something silly just to get back at your mate. Opportunities to get together with Indeed if you go outside in early evening in December Orion is climbing up the south- people in powerful positions could help you get ahead. Your lucky day this week eastern skies as a celestial announcement of the imminent arrival of winter. And in will be Wednesday. January and February when winter is coldest Orion reaches his highest point in the LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) This will not be the time to lend money to friends or heavens in early evening, almost bragging that he is master of the season. But then family. Exhaustion combined with overindulgence could result in minor health things begin to change because all through March Orion slowly relinquishes his high problems. Try to communicate if you wish to help. Travel could include delays and flying position in early evening, and by the beginning of April he’s tipped over on his other minor problems. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. side in the southwest, almost hanging on to the sky for dear life. And it is this position SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) You can open up to your mate and let them of Orion in the southwest heavens in early evening that always tells us that winter is know what you expect out of this relationship. Do not jump to conclusions con- soon coming to an end. cerning your romantic partner. Have some fun, but draw the line if someone tries And although I am always sad to see Orion's bright stars go, nevertheless a much to fast talk their way into your heart. You would be wise to socialize with as many bigger, although less bright, constellation takes his place almost overhead in early eve- people as possible. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. ning, Leo the Lion, roaring that he is master now and that he and he alone dominates SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) You may find that someone you live with is spring's skies. In fact if you go out any night in late March or April in early evening not too happy, but you can't really do anything about that right now. Travel will you will see Leo casually reclining almost overhead, very self assured that winter and Orion will soon be completely gone. Now Leo is usually depicted as reclining in a kind enhance romance and adventure. Romance can surface if you get into some of of sphinx position like the ancient Egyptians depicted him. His head and forequarters those fitness programs you've been putting off. Your outgoing nature might work are indicated by a backward question mark with the bright, blue-white star Regulus against you this week. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. marking his heart. His rear is marked by a triangle of stars with Leo's second brightest CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) You may have difficulties while traveling or star, Denebola. In ancient times lions were often associated with royalty; in fact Leo's problems dealing with close friends or relatives. Difficulties with children will sur- brightest star Regulus means "The Little King." face if you try to break a promise you made. Physical limitations are possible if But little it is not. Some latest measurements indicate that it is more than one and a you aren't careful. Don't be afraid of opposition; your suggestions are valid.Your half times the diameter of our almost-one-million-mile-wide Sun. But because it is a lucky day this week will be Friday. much hotter star it is 140 times brighter. And because it is a whopping 80 light years AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) There may be opportunities to attend social away, when we look up at Regulus this spring we see the light that left it 80 years ago. functions that are linked to work. Problems with your boss could lead to unem- But Regulus' second brightest star also outdoes our Sun. Even though it is closer, 40 ployment. Don't let friends or relatives make you feel guilty if you're not able to light years away, it is almost twice as wide as our Sun, and also being hotter makes it attend one of their affairs. Take a trip or just spend some quality time with your 20 times brighter! Which means that if we moved either Denebola or Regulus as close mate. Your lucky day this week will be Saturday. to Earth as our Sun is we'd all be crispy critters. So, welcome in springtime the cos- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Limitations at work might set you back. Underhand- mic way. Simply go outside any night in late March and April, look toward the south- edness will affect your reputation. Children may be less than honest with you. You west where you'll see Orion on his way out, and then look almost overhead where may blow situations out of proportion when dealing with the one you love. Your you'll see Leo the Lion, king of springtime skies. Jack Horkheimer lucky day this week will be Tuesday.

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