Boat Thieves Likely to Be Released on Technicality

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Three suspects who were caught red handed on a stolen vessel on June 20, 2015 appear to be about to go free on a curious technical issue when their court case is heard on August 18. The absence of foreign victim, likely unable to attend the upcoming court date, will s'OSPEL ,OVERS %NJOY result in the case being dismissed. Above: two of the men caught on the boat being brought to their arraignment. Editor’s Note - This #RABB! RJQVQŏUEQPVGPVYCUGFKVGFCPFCURGEKſEIGUVWTGCNVGTGFSee Page 7 for the Full Story. Chief Councillors s-YSTERIOUS "OATING Documentary Focuses on Abaco $EATH 3HOCKS #AYS Potcakes and Their Rescuers Discuss Challenges ! Operating Budgetsets Slashed 12 Percentent

By Dave Ralph Six of Abaco’s seven local gov-government districts were representedented at the government complex in MarshMarsh Harbour on August 5, 2015. GGrandrand Cay was the only district that wasas not represented. Chief Councillors and/or s7HOISTHIS7EEKS"IG Deputy Chief Councillors were present &LAMINGO ! from Moore’s Island, South Abaco, Central Abaco, Hope Town, North s6ISITORS'UIDE! Abaco, and Green Turtle Cay. The Chief Councillors group has no funds to work with and no author- s#ROSSWORD" ity to make meaningful decisions. Col- lectively this group represents Abaco’s s3PORTS" New York City based actress and media content director/producer, Evelyn Vac- population of more than 16,000 resi- caro, of Vaccaro Creative Productions, and Wendy Shankin- Cohen, CEO and dents at the local grass-roots level. 2TGUKFGPVQH&T*CTXG[ UſPGJGCNVJHQQFCPFCNNPCVWTCNRTQFWEVUHQTEQORCP- Hope Town’s Chief Councillor, s#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR ion animals, teamed up to begin a journey of good will that launched them from ,GTGO[ 5YGGVKPI QTICPK\GF VJG ſTUV ! NYC to Abaco. Above they present Abaco Shelter with a donation of three thou- meeting in 2008, and the group has met sand dollars. See Page 10. sporadically through the years since s#LASSIlEDS" then. The agenda for this meeting had several important topics to discuss.

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Attendance at a meeting like this Budget From Page 2 by persons from Moore’s Island and Crash Causes Island-Wide the different districts. Due to restric- )TCPF%C[KUFKHſEWNVCUCVTKRVQ/CTUJ tive funding one district has a school Harbour is both expensive and time Power, Phone Interruption janitress being paid $75 a month for EQPUWOKPI $QVJ CTG CP JQWT CYC[ daily cleaning of the school restrooms. from the Abaco mainland by boat, then This is less than $4.00 a school day. another hour by highway and both re- 2QRWNCVKQP ſIWTGU HQT VJG quire an overnight stay. census showed the Green Turtle Cay District with a population of 595 and the Hope Town District to be 818. Central Abaco Council 6JGUGſIWTGUECPDGOKUNGCFKPI$QVJ has Budget Concerns districts are popular tourist destina- tions, and the population can increase By David Ralph by several thousand at Christmas, The Council members of the spring and during July. It is believed Central Abaco District met on July that budget planners in Nassau use cen- 29, 2015, to allocate its budget of $1,214,969 among the three townships UWUſIWTGUCPFFQPQVVCMGKPVQCEEQWPV and Council itself. This amount repre- the area’s growth of second homes or sents 12 percent less than requested. hotel guests. An increase of people 6JG NGVVGT EQPſTOKPI %QWPEKNŏU TG- translates to an increase of refuse with quested budget stated that the 12 per- an increase in collection effort but no By Timothy Roberts Above and Below: Scenes from the ac- cent was being held separately and cident on S.C. Bootle Highway. increase in available funds. would be available if needed and justi- Power and Telecommunications The group made plans for the sev- ſGF/WEJQHVJGFKUEWUUKQPUEGPVGTGF were interrupted shortly after midnight en chief councillors and seven deputy on the 12 percent shortfall. on August 11, 2015 when a silver Hon- chiefs to go to Nassau as a group to Council members will review da Civic crashed through a utility pole scholarship applications on August 6 plead their case for adequate funding. QP 5% $QQVNG *KIJYC[ # RGTUQP KP Abaco has been growing steadily and for their newly funded annual Mike the vehicle had serious injuries and was has one of the best economies of the Malone scholarship. This is in memory Family Islands. It is said to be the sec- QH/KMG/CNQPGVJGſTUVEJKGHEQWP- ƀQYPQWVHQTHWTVJGTVTGCVOGPV cillor for local government in 1996. ond heaviest contributor to the Trea- Power was restored for most areas The Council members discussed sury after New Providence. However, LWUVCHVGTCOJQYGXGT$6%YCU problems that relate to Council em- local government funding has either ployees stationed at the clinic, the air- still working to restore land lines and remained the same or for most districts port and schools. They are working to Internet as of publication. been reduced. resolve the problems. Furniture Plus Page 6 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 Central & All Abaco Out Island Encouragement Industry Continues to Act Provides Exemptions for Rail Against Disastrous Home Building Materials Fly Fishing Regulations

By Bradley Albury does not include furniture or applianc- Press Release visiting money is spent throughout the The Out Island Encouragement es. Only items necessary for making a The Department of Marine Re- entire Abaco economy on direct expen- Act was brought online July 1, 2015 house “inhabitable,” are approved. UQWTEGUKURTQRQUKPIPGYƀCVUſUJKPI ditures like lodging, car rental, taxis, legislation that will adversely affect ferries, food, alcohol, restaurants, and is scheduled to run for one year. The list of approved items in- our economy if the new bill is anything guides, boat rentals, diving, snorkel- The Act is designed to give Duty ex- cludes: like the draft legislation. The draft ing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sou- emptions on materials used on new Plumbing Fixtures, PVC Pipes, NGIKUNCVKQPECWUGFRCPKEKPVJGƀ[ſUJ- venir shops, jewelry stores, artists, home construction or existing home Plywood, Sheetrock and Formica, KPIKPFWUVT[COQPIſUJGTOCPIWKFGU gasoline, taxes, and even doctor visits renovations. Felting, Shingles, Nails, Lumber, lodges, hotels, guest houses, second- and prescriptions for emergency medi- The Act will not provide exemp- Doors & Windows, Tiles, Tower home owners, rental home owners, cal care. tions on materials for commercial Racks, Soap Dishes, Tile Strips, and other industry partners because it There are many other persons has been seen as anti-foreign and seeks within our community that also ben- properties. Cabinets, Shower Heads, Light Fix- to greatly limit our visitor’s ability to GſV FKTGEVN[ HTQO VJGUG UCOG ſUJGT- 6QDGPGſVHTQOVJG1WV+UNCPF'P- tures, Central A/C Units, Locks & ſUJ YKVJQWV C IWKFG +V JCU NGHV QWT man through indirect expenditures like EQWTCIGOGPV#EVTGUKFGPVUECPſNNQWV Latches, Ceiling Fans, Glass Doors, much-valued visitors feeling unwel- web designers, advertising sources, a form which is available at any Cus- Vanities, Insulation, Railing, Septic EQOGFKP6JG$CJCOCU auto repair shops, tire shops, marine VQOUCPF$TQMGTCIG1HſEG6JGHQTO Tanks, Cement, Guttering, Adhe- Many second-homeowners have stores, boat mechanics, housekeepers, OWUV DG ſNNGF QWV CPF CRRTQXGF CPF sives, Sand, Stones, Grout, Thin- said they will leave if the law goes into caretakers, maintenance workers, gar- signed off by the Island Administrator, set, Putty, Hinges, Hurricane Clips, effect. That would be disastrous for deners, hardware stores, home goods the real estate sector. As the draft was suppliers, waiters, cooks, and even all Mr. Preston Cunningham. Screws, Screens, Marble Lite and written it would also prevent foreign- of the utility companies. Any items considered for exemp- Faucets. ers from owning lodges. Restricting Essentially, our entire community tion must be accompanied by an in- $GHQTG CRRN[KPI EQPUWNV YKVJ C foreign investment would also be di- DGPGſVUHTQOVJGKPƀWZQHTGXGPWGHTQO voice or quote for the price of the item. broker as the list of approved items is sastrous for the real estate sector. QWTƀCVUſUJKPIXKUKVQTU#EEQTFKPIVQ The list of approved materials subject to amendments. /CP[ ſUJGTOCP EQOG VQ #DCEQ CPGEQPQOKEUVWF[FQPGKPƀCVU with their families, or as a group, an- ſUJKPIDTKPIUOKNNKQPFQNNCTUKPVQ INGTUXKUKVGZENWUKXGN[HQTſUJKPI6JG[ VJG$CJCOCUCPPWCNN[#DCEQIGPGT- GKVJGTſUJYKVJCIWKFGQTſUJQPVJGKT Open Year Round own. They stay at lodges, hotels, or Please see Fishing Page 7 Sea Spray will pick up from Hope Town private rental homes. While they are Boat House Restaurant Bahamian Breakfast - Sat. & Sun. Come lounge at The Helm, our indoor bar Enjoy a delicious dinner with us WATERFRONT VILLAS 2QWKHRFHDQ KDUERXU Marble and Granite )XOONLWFKHQDLUFRQGVDW79 counter tops, showers and floors installed 2QHWZR Made in Marsh Harbour WKUHH Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 EHGURRPXQLWV View installations on our web site: abacomarbleandgranite.com

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speak loudly as they lobby Cabinet Fishing From Page 6 If Victim Unable to OGODGTUVQXQVG01QPVJGƀ[ſUJKPI bill in hopes of stopping it from being Attend Court Date, ates 21 million dollars of that revenue. tabled in Parliament. Our island cannot afford to lose this Boat Theft Case to Please visit www.affga.org for revenue during these tough economic more information and to become a VKOGUDGECWUGQHRCPKEKPVJGƀ[ſUJKPI be Dismissed member via PayPal or you can become UGEVQT/CP[ſUJGTOCPJCXGRTQOKUGF a member locally by direct deposit at By Timothy Roberts VQDQ[EQVVVJG$CJCOCUKHVJKUNGIKUNC- CP[5EQVKC$CPMHQTETGFKVVQ#DCEQ Three suspects who were caught tion is approved in its present form and Fly Fishing Guides Association, Ac- red handed on a stolen vessel on June some of our second-homeowners have count #61085-13167. Please report 20, 2015 appear to be about to go free promised to move away. We cannot direct deposits to skeeterone.pinder@ on a curious technical issue when their let that happen! gmail.com or Cindy Pinder at 242- court case is heard on August 18. The draft legislation stunned the 577-7612 so that you may be added to The owner of the white 34 foot Ju- ſUJKPIYQTNF5KPEGVJGPKPRWVYCUTG- the membership roster. RKVGT$QCVVJCVYCUUVQNGPCPFVJGECTG EGKXGFHTQOVJGſUJKPIEQOOWPKV[CPF taker of his property in Abaco are not industry partners during two brief con- able to attend the upcoming court date. sultation meetings conducted by DMR The Parrot’s Legally if the aggrieved property own- and via hundreds upon hundreds of let- Recap: er does not attend then the case will be ters that were sent to the government When You’re Reading on the Fly dismissed. over a nine day consultation period. $[ NCY VJG RNCKPVKHH KP VJG ECUG The legislation is currently being draft- Ŗ may make a request for a different GFD[VJG#VVQTPG[)GPGTCNŏUQHſEG New Proposed Flats Fishing Regula- court date providing the magistrate At the present time, nobody knows tions have caused panic and outcry in- agrees that the excuse is valid. It is un- YJCVYKNNCEVWCNN[DGKPVJG$KNNYJGPKV ternationally and at home. certain at this point whether the case is presented to Cabinet for debate. Ŗ will be delayed or dismissed. You can help by becoming a The $141 million industry is threat- With the seriousness and extent supporting member of the Abaco Fly ened because anglers will not visit The of boat thefts in the area, Member of Fishing Guides Association. Your $CJCOCUYKVJVJGUGTWNGU/CP[JCXG Parliament Renardo Curry petitioned $10 membership donation will show already cancelled reservations. for assistance in the House of Assem- that you support the AFFGA opposi- Ŗ DN[CPFNCVGTCVVGPFGFC$QCV6JGHVCPF tion against the legislation. AFFGA’s Of the $141 million, Abaco is re- Security Meeting held by the Abaco international membership is strong but sponsible for $21 million. Chamber of Commerce, Marine Op- we also need the support of Abaco- Ŗ'HHGEVUYKNNDGYKFGTGCEJKPICHHGEV- Top to Bottom: Dave Thurston, Delan PKQPU CPF $CJCOKCPU VJTQWIJQWV VJG Please see Thieves Page 17 EQWPVT[ $CJCOKCP OGODGTUJKR YKNN ing the real estate market and many Edgecombe and Rashad Fox. 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Cabinet that there needs to QRGPN[ ſIJVKPI VQ RTGXGPV 6JG#DCEQPKCPYKNNMGGR[QWKPHQTOGFQPKUUWGUUWEJCU paying Police their deserved be a new approach to matters Ŗ4GUQTVJQVGNFGXGNQROGPV such as these, well, then, it Ŗ+ORTQXGOGPVUVQ CPFFKUTGRCKTQH KPHTCUVTWEVWTG overtime, despite slashed Ŗ%QOOWPKV[GXGPVU appears our police force’s Ŗ+ORQTVCPV7VKNKV[7RFCVGU budgets and despite having Ŗ(KUJKPIDQCVKPIURQTVKPICEVKXKVKGU Ŗ0GYDWUKPGUUXGPVWTGU Ŗ%JCPIGUKPCKTNKPGUGTXKEG just one boat to patrol all of efforts are in vain. Ŗ+OOKITCVKQPVCZGUQTFWV[EJCPIGU Ŗ%JCPIGUVQNCYUCPFTGIWNCVKQPU Ŗ#EVKQPUD[NQECNIQXGTPOGPV Abaco. Get to know these thieves The most pressing exam- HCEGU$GECWUGVJG[OC[DG ple of this: the highly public applying for a job at your ORDER Your Abaconian Today capture of three boat thieves marina soon. Name: Address: red handed several weeks Address: City: St. Postal code: + Country: E-mail or Tel # Give a Subscription as a GIFT The above subscription is a gift from:

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In response to BEC building that WE the people selves and others to complain against the prevailing atti- Outages, Excuses and paid for sitting empty and about these issues, because tude of kleptocracy. You're Complaining rotting when it could be sav- if we are silent nothing gets ſIJVKPIVJG)QQF(KIJVCPF ing lives and providing the done. I hope you witness a mea- Dear Editor, healthcare many Abaconians That, in my opinion, is sure of triumph. Perhaps we should com- need. not negating the suffering -Stan S. plain more, if we all did So when people complain of the person or persons in- we wouldn't have to worry about their power going off volved in any tragedy that about an awful and danger- they are holding those who happens on our island, but 7RITETO5S are in power responsible in rather makes sure it won't ous highway that gets worse %MAILUSAT every year and every rain- the only way they can at this happen again. fall. A highway that has point and perhaps one day -Ashley !BACONIAN.EWS been the cause or contribut- we will have a government GMAILCOM ing cause to many of the ac- or even a MP that cares about Fighting The VJGHCEVVJCVVJG5%$QQVNG cidents that have happened Kleptocracy OR highway is dangerous, espe- in Abaco. 4WEETATUS cially at night or that we as Or maybe we should Dear Editor, &ACEBOOKUS OR the third largest city in the I really wish your pas- complain about the fact that STOPBYOUROFlCE Abaco STILL doesn't have $CJCOCUCPFOQUVFGſPKVGN[ sion for civic enlightenment a hospital so instead of be- one that contributes a great CPFRTQITGUUHQTCNN$CJCOK- IN-ARSH(ARBOUR ing treated immediately, the deal to the Nassauvian cof- an people was matched by a people from these accidents fers are still neglected in crowd of others, rather than 'IVE5SA2ING have to be stabilized and terms of promises made in the more frustrated few. I 4OO VJGP ƀQYP QWV VQ CPQVJGT regard to hospitals, power appreciate your informed area just to be treated when and now water and sewage? idealism, and hope it sparks we have a $12 million dollar #UC$CJCOKCPEKVK\GPKV others to rise in protest is our right and duty to our- Page 10 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 Lifestyles

and fed a skinny street Potcake. Since Rescue, a team of volunteers that dis- Documentary Focuses on Abaco then she has continued her drive to help tributes food and care for Potcakes in Potcakes and Their Rescuers them by becoming a rescuer and foster need throughout the communities from KPVJG75+PJGTRTQHGUUKQPCNſGNFQH Coopers Town up to Crown Haven. ſNOCPF68JGTXKUKQPYCUVQDTKPIVQ The beautiful Abacos were cho- light the perils of the street Potcakes of UGP HQT VJG ſNOKPI QH VJKU FQEWOGP- 6JG$CJCOCUNKXKPICJCTFNKHGKPYJCV tary. Potcake fans near and far came many consider paradise. together to assist with this remarkable So began the seed of her Potcake event. Pilot/plane owners, Dave and Documentary. As this seed blossomed /CTICTGV 9KNNKCOU FQPCVGF VJG ƀKIJV on social networks, her passion was from Florida to Abaco, Treasure Cay noticed by Dr. Harvey's CEO, Wendy resident Helmut Mayerhofer donated Shankin-Cohen. A huge part of their CEEQOOQFCVKQPU HQT VJG ſNO ETGY company mission is to support animal Professional photographer, John Slack, rescue and animal welfare. The align- donated his time and expertise to obtain ment of these dynamic women, with the DGJKPFVJGUEGPGUJQVUQHVJGſNOKPI Potcakes now in their spotlight, caused Drexel University donated suitcases an avalanche of altruism towards what full of medical supplies for spay and became “Project Potcake.” neuter clinics and for rescuers to use in Dr. Harvey began a GoFundMe coordination with the vets they consult. fundraiser for Project Potcake, and Dr. Harvey's sent food, treats, supple- Above: a volunteer holding a puppy potcake. both Evelyn and Dr. Harvey’s worked ments and healing grooming aids from hard at networking within their own their organic product line. Dr. Har- expansive fan base towards reaching vey's and Evelyn Vaccaro's support- New York City based actress and launched them from NYC to Abaco. the donation goal. The goal, still ongo- ers, pledged funding. media content director/producer, Eve- What compelled this mission of love ing, is to raise funds and awareness for $[ VJG VKOG 9GPF[ CPF 'XGN[P lyn Vaccaro, of Vaccaro Creative Pro- was a collection of rather endearing VJG$CJCOKCP2QVECMGCPFVJGRGQRNG touched down on this picturesque is- ductions, and Wendy Shankin- Cohen, and often unfortunate residents of these that try to help them. The primary fo- land, they were laden with essential CEO and President of Dr. Harvey's KUNCPFUVJG4Q[CN$CJCOKCP2QVECMG cus was on the Potcakes, Abaco Shel- supplies donated for Project Potcake. ſPG JGCNVJ HQQF CPF CNNPCVWTCN RTQF- Evelyn's dedication towards these ter and other rescuers that work in ucts for companion animals, teamed dogs began 24 years ago during a visit tandem with the shelter to help these Please see Potcakes Page 11 up to begin a journey of good will that VQ0CUUCWYJGTGUJGſTUVECOGCETQUU dogs, such as North Abaco Potcake August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section A Page 11 Lifestyles

them." Now, after working with the Potcakes From Page 10 rescuers, and inspired by the passion #U VJG ſNOKPI DGICP KP VJG HWNN they have for the dogs, he has grown to heat of summer, Evelyn and Wendy love Potcakes once again. Also high- walked in the footsteps of rescuers lighted in the documentary, is a story here in Abaco. They followed volun- of a little Abaco girl by the name of teers at Abaco Shelter in Marsh Har- Journey, who makes cookies and lem- bour on their daily animal care routines onade and sits patiently at a stand to CPFYKVPGUUGFſTUVJCPFVJGEJCNNGPIGU earn enough money to buy food for faced by a shelter that operates solely hungry Potcakes. on volunteers and donations. It was It is these and more heartwarming clear that the needs of the dogs were narratives, with the shores of Abaco endless, but the shelter's resources as a stunning backdrop, the authentic were not. The crew then travelled far Abaconian people, mingled with the north with North Abaco Potcake Res- HCOQWU $CJCOKCP 2QVECMG VJCV YKNN cue. The bustling streets of New York make this Potcake Documentary reach were a stark contrast to these timeless into the hearts and minds of many. ſUJKPIVQYPUCPFVJGſNOETGYYCUFG- Above: Potcakes feeling the love in Abaco. Photo by John D. Slack For more information about Proj- lighted to meet the eclectic personali- GEV2QVECMGQTVQſPFQWVJQY[QWECP ties that live there. between the rescuers and the people Mount Hope resident, Wellington Pin- help, please email Dr. Harvey's Proj- During the interviews and interac- within these towns. They saw how der, explained how as a child, he saw ect Potcake at [email protected] tions, Evelyn and Wendy were touched the kindness towards others was con- his beloved Potcake get killed by a car, by the genuine warmth they observed tagious within the communities. One and since then he "closed his heart to Page 12 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section A Page 13 Page 14 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 Lifestyles

niors Leroy Forbes and Dremiko Mc- Winding Bay Hosts Golf Camp Intosh both got a hole-in-one. Twelve children managed to sink the ball. The group then enjoyed lunch at $WUVGTU YJGTG ,QJPUQP JCPFGF QWV trophies to the winners of the competition. The resort is presently undergoing major renovations, including improve- ments in the golf course which will KPXQNXGTGſNNKPIVJGDWPMGTUYKVJUCPF and changing the grass in the rough areas. Johnson says that it is the resort’s intention to keep participating in community projects. He is hoping to orga- nize a golf tournament for local players in November.

Above: youth from Abaco participated in Winding Bay’s Annual Golf Camp from July 27 - 31.

By Mirella Santillo IQNſPI UMKNNU 9JKNG VJGTG YCU UQOG tin, worked with the older children to 6JG#DCEQ%NWDCV9KPFKPI$C[ŏU concern that under new ownership the practice with irons, balls, and tees. annual children’s golf camp was in full camp would not continue, the Abaco Some of this group had attended previ- UYKPI,WN[VQ6JGſXGFC[GXGPV %NWDCV9KPFKPI$C[CUUWTGFVJGEQO- ous years’ camp. Austin corrected the hosted about twenty children who were munity that the camp would go on. children’s holds on the irons and gave transported from Murphy Town to the The group was greeted by the them other useful advice. resort. new Director of Golf, Philippe John- Per usual, the last day of the camp Above: some of the organizers and The children were given access to son, who is a member of the Profes- ended with a friendly competition. The hosts of the Golf Camp. the resort’s practice green and instruc- sional Golf Association of America campers took turns chipping and put- tors helped to develop the children’s (PGA). Golf Professional, Frank Aus- ting, trying to reach a central hole. Se- August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section A Page 15 Lifestyles Gospel Singer Jason Crabb Performs that Crabb reached the stage. Display- prayer. ing his charismatic personality, the The second half of Crabb’s per- on Abaco While Vacationing singer saluted the audience and imme- HQTOCPEGYCUCUCEENCKOGFCUVJGſTUV FKCVGN[RGTHQTOGFJKUſTUVUQPICEEQO- He ended the evening by distributing panied by his pianist. some of his CDs and invited people to From then on it was one song meet and take photos. after another, interspersed with jokes The performance was a very spir- and remarks that won over the audi- itual and joyous experience as people ence. Crabb brought his two daughters of different ethnic backgrounds were on stage with him, the youngest doing joined together by music and faith. a rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Pastor Mills commented that it was the #UCPGPFVQVJGſTUVRCTVQHVJG ſTUVEQPEGTVJGNFCVVJGEJWTEJCVVJG concert, Crabb grabbed a guitar from end of which people did not want to go the band and did an entrancing cover home. of a gospel song in a self-described ő$NWGU,C\\[ŒUV[NGQHJKU During the offering, Abaco resident Chad Taylor did a soulful inter- pretation of “Peaceful Harbour.” He Above: Jason Crabb, left, with the Friendship Tabernacle Church Praise Team. was joined by his brother and at the demand of the audience, the duo gave By Mirella Santillo prayer and the welcome, Tana New- an encore. Crowds gathered on July 26 as the bold, Destiny Newton, Myron Sawyer, Upon his return to the stage, Friendship Tabernacle Church hosted and Anitra Pinder each interpreted solo %TCDDVCNMGFDTKGƀ[CDQWVJKUNKHGCPF renowned Gospel singer Jason Crabb songs accompanied by a live orchestra ECTGGTCHſTOKPIVJCVJGYCUPQVQPN[C for a complimentary performance. of trumpet, drums, keyboards and gui- singer but also a preacher who wanted While Crabb performed free of charge, tars. to spread the Gospel. Crabb invited he wanted the money from the collec- Pastor Knowles took the stage, members of the crowd to come forward tion to go to a local charity. explaining how Crabb’s show had been to accept Christ and receive blessings. Performances by the Friendship orchestrated through a series of coin- About 50 people joined Crabb at the Tabernacle Church Praise Team began cidences. front, while Pastor Silbert Mills asked Above: Jason Crabb performing. the evening. Following the opening It was amidst a standing ovation them and the congregation to join in Page 16 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 Central & All Abaco

and the boat, have not been found. ling with David Tucker was denied Family Seeks Answers After 6JG HCOKN[ DGNKGXGU VJCV ſPF- access to our US embassy. This is ing the boat could provide impor- outrageous,” the family said. Mysterious Death in the Cays tant information for the investiga- “Details are still coming to- tion, and a $5,000 reward has been gether while we try to better under- By Timothy Roberts the seas, truly living life to the full- offered for any information leading stand this tragedy,” a Go Fund Me Tragedy struck for young Ma- est with David Tucker. David has to its recovery. page raising funds for his funeral son Hart during a recent trip to Ab- DGGP /CUQPŏU ŎUGEQPF HCVJGTŏ HQT The family has hired a private says. “We are asking for your help aco when the 24-year-old Houston, the majority of his life. Mason and investigator to conduct an indepen- to fund the effort to bring Mason’s 6GZCUTGUKFGPVYCUHQWPFƀQCVKPI David’s son, Austin have grown up FGPVKPXGUVKICVKQPVQſPFCPUYGTUCU body home, back to the States and naked and dead in waters near Scot- together, like brothers,” said the to how Mr. Hart died. support his family during this tragic land Cay on July 29. family on a website created in Mr. The frustrated relatives are also time.” Devastated family and friends Hart’s memory. seeking help from the US Embassy Mr. Hart was described as driv- believe he may be the victim of foul The family reported that Mr. in Nassau. Relatives are upset about en, passionate, sweet, and loved by RNC[CPFCTGFGVGTOKPGFVQſPFQWV Hart took a dingy to Marsh Harbour how Mr. Tucker was allegedly many. what happened to him. Investiga- for lunch and cocktails at Snappa’s VTGCVGFD[NQECN$CJCOKCPIWCTFUCV “When Mason spoke, people tions are continuing as Police are Restaurant on Tuesday, July 28, the US Embassy in Nassau. They wanted to listen. His laughter was treating the matter as a suspicious where his last credit card transac- claimed that Mr. Tucker went to contagious. He could cheer up any death. tion was at 3pm. He then went to the embassy on Sunday with Mr. sad soul and was always the life of Initial police reports said that a Guana Cay to Nippers Restaurant, Hart’s passport and power of attor- the party,” the family said. resident of Scotland Cay discovered YJGTG JKU ſPCN VTCPUCEVKQP VJGTG ney to handle his affairs. the body of an unknown Caucasian was around 7:30 pm, the website ő*GYCUITGGVGFD[NQECN$CJC- male in waters shortly before 5pm says. mian armed guards who attempted on July 29. “We know now that after a to turn him away to return on Tues- Friend of the family, David visit to a third restaurant, Mason FC[CHVGTVJGNQPI$CJCOKCP'OCP- 6WEMGTKFGPVKſGF/T*CTVŏUDQF[ was seen getting into the boat with cipation Day holiday weekend. It After recently graduating from Tex- someone else,” the family’s website was only after using strong asser- as Tech University Mr. Hart was says. VKXGPGUUYKVJ$CJCOKCPUGEWTKV[ invited to work on Mr. Tucker’s He did not return home that FKF YG IGV VJG $CJCOKCP UGEWTKV[ Above: a $5000.00 reward is being URQTVU ſUJKPI DQCV Ŏ6JG 6WEMGT evening, and the following day Mr. guard to call inside the embassy offered for any information lead- Tales.’ Hart’s naked body was found near VQ TGSWGUV C 75 'ODCUU[ QHſEKCN ing to the recovery of this tender. It “…Our sweet Mason set sail on Scotland Cay. His personal belong- come to the door and talk with us. went missing from Guana cay. “T/T a grand adventure. He was sailing ings – clothing, phone, wallet, etc – Cliff Chamble, a US citizen travel- Tucker Tales” August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section A Page 17 Lifestyles

pany the founder of the organization on of the Freeport News and general man- ‘Cultures in Thieves From Page 7 his various travels around the world to CIGT QH VJG $TQCFECUVKPI %QTRQTCVKQP Harmony’ Bringing promote peace through music. QHVJG$CJCOCU GTCVQTU QH VJG $CJCOCU /1$ 4Q[- Enthused with his experience on During his successful career in People Together CN $CJCOCU &GHGPEG (QTEG 4$&( Through Music Abaco, the violinist hopes to bring communications, he was news bu- 4Q[CN$CJCOCU2QNKEG(QTEG 4$2( Cultures in Harmony back to Abaco TGCWEJKGHCVVJG$CJCOCU/KPKUVT[QH Ministry of Tourism and other com- again next year. Tourism’s communications department munity stakeholders to discuss ideas to where he had responsibility for devel- help curb the thefts. opment of the national tourism public One major issue that was unani- Coldwell Banker relations programme. mously agreed on that needed to change He served as president and vice- was sentencing and punishment for Welcomes New RTGUKFGPVQHVJG%CTKDDGCP$TQCFECUV- boat thieves. The typical punishment Team Member KPI 7PKQP %$7 JGCFSWCTVGTGF KP for a convicted boat thief is six months $CTDCFQU CPF YCU C OGODGT QH VJG to seven years or a couple hundred dol- board of directors of Caribbean Media NCTſPGFGRGPFKPIQPVJG/CIKUVTCVGŏU discretion. Those at the meeting agreed Corporation (CMC). legislation needs changing to include His achievements include a suc- stiffer penalties to discourage would- cessful three years at Princess Vacation Above: Garnell Stuart (left) with Wil- be thieves. liam Harvey. Club International Time Share Divi- Delan Edgecombe, Dave Thur- sion in Freeport where his “Who says ston and Rashad Fox were captured by By Mirella Santillo there’s no FREE lunch” promotion led police after they attempted to abandon Director of Cultures In Harmony, to a 25% sales increase. the 34 foot Jupiter boat in an attached William Harvey, visited Abaco at the Moving to Abaco, Mr. Light- dinghy on June 20, 2015 when police end of July to bring the joy of music to bourn took up the position of construc- caught up with the stolen vessel. Three local children and musicians. Harvey tion and transportation safety manager others were able to escape before the others were caught. is an extremely talented violinist and with a building company. The three suspects were arraigned a graduate of The Juilliard School in He and his wife, Anne, live in on Monday 22nd June, 2015 charged New York City. Guana Cay. He has one daughter, Ni- cole Lightbourn, and a granddaughter, for Stealing and receiving. On the same *CTXG[DGICPVJGPQPRTQſVQTIC- day, another suspect - Edgar Pinder of Teja. nization about ten years ago. His mis- Above: Edwin Lightbourne. Murphy Town - was arrested in refer- Edwin loves photography, travel, sion is to bring people together through ence to Stealing and Receiving. He was music and gardening. music. In the past, he has overseen 34 charged for the offences. projects in 14 different countries including Tunisia, Afghanistan, Paki- Press Release stan, Egypt, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and 9GNNMPQYP EQOOWPKECVKQPU ſI- PQY6JG$CJCOCU ure Edwin Lightbourn has joined the Harvey was contacted by Garnell %QNFYGNN $CPMGT .KIJVDQWTP #DCEQ Stuart, a local piano teacher who works sales team. mostly with school children and is a Mr Lightbourn is a resident of talented performer at many local func- Guana Cay. tions. The two musicians were brought With a career in communications together through a mutual friend. spanning over forty years, Mr. Light- Harvey is of the opinion that all DQWTPYCUCNGCFKPIſIWTGKPDQVJVJG human beings have a lot in common, RTKPVCPFGNGEVTQPKEOGFKCKPVJG$CJC- in spite of different cultures and as a mas and Caribbean. race “our differences should call for His various posts included report- celebration.” He thinks that music ap- er with The Nassau Guardian, editor peals to humans’ common base and thus erases frontiers. When Stuart invited Harvey to come to Abaco and oversee a music camp with children and adults, he accepted willingly. During his time in Abaco, the violinist promoted “Passa- caglia,” a short piece of street music of the seventeen century, often based on bass. The bass stays the same while the other chords vary. So far, Harvey has only used Passacaglia in two countries: 2CMKUVCP CPF 6JG $CJCOCU %CPKUJMC $CKPCPFQVJGTUETGCVGFCUQPIKPő2CU- sacaglia” titled “Catch dat Crab.” The $CJCOKCP RGTHQTOGTU WUGF MG[DQCTFU and drums, while Harvey performed on his violin. *CTXG[ JCU UKPEG NGHV 6JG $CJC- mas to his next destination: Turkey. He will be met there by some of the volunteer musicians who belong to the QTICPK\CVKQP6JGTGKUCEQPUVCPVƀQCV- ing number of volunteers who accom- Page 18 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 Opinion

by “The Spit” for a bit of privacy. They that this duplication of punishment ever It was apparent in the way they acted in Education ‘Back would take with them their slate board and happens today. VJCVUJQTVſNOKPVJGYC[VJG[VTGCVGFGCEJ chalk. The teacher would have been as- After watching an 8mm home video other and you could see the pride they took in the Day’ signed a lesson to teach, probably from one taken in and around Cherokee in 1947 you in their homes and yards. They also were of the Royal Reader’s books, the preferred could not help but notice that there were concerned about their community and their By Lee Pinder learning material of the day. Some of the no over-weight persons. Everyone in the country, and especially their love and re- As our children get ready for the new old-timers can still recite with perfection a ſNONQQMGFJGCNVJ[CPFYGNNHGFLWUVVJKP spect of authority and “The Royal Family” school year I’ve recently been thinking poem or story learned from those books, very thin. In the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s it in London, because we were a Common- about the local stories I’ve heard and about GXGPVJQWIJVJG[OGOQTK\GFKVQXGTſHV[ was a time of war, and people were hear- YGCNVJCPFUVKNNWPFGT$TKVKUJ4WNG Cherokee Sound’s One-Room School- years ago. ing horror stories of starving children in Just stop any think about all the things house, not the present one, but the wooden On a rainy day as many as 150 stu- other parts of world and doubtless not as that have changed in our communities since one it replaced in 1961. dents would be packed into the school it- wasteful as today. VJGPCPFVT[VQTGCNK\GJQYFKHſEWNVKVKUHQT I’m sure it was no different than many self, sitting side by side on long benches, Certain scarce necessities were ra- the old-timers to adjust to the way things of the Government Schools in the Islands, built up in bleacher-style, not at individual tioned and the churches were collecting are now, when they grew up in a much with one headmaster and the older brighter desks with seats, and certainly without any various items for the war effort. The simpler, peaceful time. students teaching the younger ones. These fans or air-conditioners , in their different women were knitting socks and sweaters 0QYQWTVGCEJGTUJCXG9JKVG$QCTFU were the smartest students in their grade age and grade groups. Our school even for the soldiers. Nothing was wasted and and a connection to the Internet with the level and they were referred to as Moni- had what was referred to as a dungeon, a RGQRNG UGGOGF VQ DG UCVKUſGF YKVJ YJCV- very latest in technology. Almost all stu- tors. Over the years many persons have FWIQWVJQNGKPVJGITQWPFWPFGTVJGƀQQT- ever they had feeling there were others dents have a computer at home, they don’t told me that they had been Monitors and ing where “bad boys” were sent when they who didn’t have as much as they did. The need a reference book or dictionary (or many of them went on to be very success- misbehaved (you may even know one of people were depriving themselves in order even a school library), almost anything can ful business owners and quite wealthy in those “bad boys” today). to donate in any small way. It was a scary DG HQWPF QP )QQING QT 9KMKRGFKC $WV the process, even though they had never In those days if you came home from time for the island people as German sub- will it sink in? Can we entice our children actually attained any higher education than school and told your parents you had to marines were seen in the waters off The to go out and play with other children, to what they had gotten in that one-room is- serve detention or were punished, you $CJCOCUCPFNKMGCNNQXGT'WTQRG#DCEQ put away their smart phones and tablets land schoolhouse, but many would say probably got a second punishment from folks had to observe blackouts every night and to become better Citizens and to learn they had “Mother’s Wit”. your parents. It probably came from your while the war was still waging. how important it is to help one another? I On a sunny day the Monitors and Mother since most Cherokee men were Most of the old photos showed the hope so. their charges would move out into the ſUJGTOGPCPFVJGHCVJGTYQWNFJCXGDGGP children in school were barefoot, but it schoolyard either under the Almond tree or off a on voyage and maybe not expected didn’t matter. No one was richer or poor- the Poinciana tree or down to the seaside back for 9 or 10 weeks. I don’t believe er, everyone was alike, but they had pride.

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The fortieth anniversary north to Hope Town in the south of Regatta Time in Abaco con- with strategic stops along the cluded on July 9 with sailors and way. No single town or resort land-based followers leaving well was the center of activity. UCVKUſGFYKVJVJGGXGPV1WTTG- Not only were the competi- sorts, marinas, cart rentals, res- tors and their crews exposed to taurants and others that service Abaco but also their extended our visitors all appeared to have families and the shore-bound vis- had a banner week. Rooms were itors who came for the evening full, rental carts and boats were social events. Many of these per- all rented out, restaurants were sons have upgraded their status ordering additional supplies and here by buying a second home or airlift was at full capacity. building a home or becoming a The original goal of Regatta regular visitor. Time in Abaco in the mid-1970s The Regatta began entirely was to stage an event that would CUCXQNWPVGGTGHHQTVYKVJHGYſ- bring boating visitors to Abaco nancial sponsors. Over the years during a dead season. We have the original single race off Marsh Above: sail boats racing in the 2015 Regatta Time in Abaco. succeeded admirably. Over the Harbour expanded to include ensuing years the Regatta has a July 4 race off Green Turtle brought thousands of marine-ori- Cay and additional races off additional charitable causes lo- - 367-3202 ented and land-based visitors to Treasure Cay, Guana Cay and cally also needing funding has [email protected] - Aba- Abaco. It is generally accepted Hope Town. In recognition of left us with an empty bank ac- co Print Shop that our summer season far ex- the event’s value, sponsors came count. $CTT[9JKVKPI ceeds the shorter Christmas and forward to provide the necessary +P XKGY QH QWT FGRNGVGF ſ- barry69kathy63@gmail. spring seasons. Abaco’s summer operating funds. About ten years nances and diminished com- com - Abaco Shipping VQWTKUOKUVJGGPX[QHQVJGT$C- later the Ministry of Tourism munity support we do not see Laura Albury - 475-3522 hamian islands. joined as a valuable patron, add- the way forward to successfully [email protected] - Our geography with its ex- ing its expertise to our marketing stage this event next year. The &P45RQTVU$CT tended inland waterway coupled efforts and funding. Regatta Committee is asking Melinda Williams, Tourism with heritage Loyalist settle- More recently the world- anyone interested in perpetuating - 699-0152 ments gives us a natural marine wide economic disaster of 2008 this event to give us your sug- [email protected] playground for those who love coupled with a general decline in gestions. Wynsome Ferguson, Tour- the water. The Regatta Commit- stateside regatta participation has Regatta Time in Abaco Com- ism - 699-0152 tee has used this maritime diver- severely reduced our number of mittee [email protected] sity to host a series of sailboat RCTVKEKRCPVUCPFCXCKNCDNGſPCPE- David Ralph, Commodore - Kathy Ralph - 367-2677 races aimed at east coast U.S. KPI+VJCUDGEQOGOQTGFKHſEWNV 367-2677 [email protected] sailors and visitors. Racers and VQ ſPF ſPCPEKCN URQPUQTU 6JKU [email protected] event supporters were moved may seem to be strange, but the Ruth Saunders, Coordinator from Green Turtle Cay in the faltering economy coupled with August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section A Page 21 Page 22 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015

The Abaconian’s Big Flamingo Award: The Abaconian Conch Horn BLAST: Highlighting the Awesome, Heartwarming & Just Plain Great in Abaco Highlighting the Stupid, Asinine & Just Plain Wrong in Abaco This Issue: This Issue: Young Athletes Litter Bugs Or Or Breaking Records When Laziness and Into the Future Nastiness Ruin it For Everybody

Abaco is so chock full of swimming, track and basket- For such a beautiful set this popular hangout. This talent we are exporting it. In ball. Whenever you need a of islands we have some nas- is insanity: you would have this issue alone we highlight new hero think about these ty people living here. Noth- had to drive by the “land three big stars: Serena New- three or the many, many other ing is more frustrating than ſNNŒVQDTKPIVJGUGVJGTG1H ton, Steven Gardiner and young athletes leaving it all on FTKXKPIFQYPVJG5%$QQV- course our great Land Fill D’Andre Vilmar. Each ex- VJGRTQXGTDKCNſGNFCPFOCM- le and seeing discarded lunch is another story – a disaster celling in a different sport: ing Abaco proud. containers strewn along the story akin to “Independence roadside. Or going to a camp Day” or “The Day After To- site and it being littered with morrow.” Albury’s Ferry Service trash. So please, be consider- There & Back.....Again Recently I visited Snake ate. 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Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 'FSSZ4DIFEVMFTt%FQBSUVSFUJNFTTIPXOt%BJMZTFSWJDFVOMFTTOPUFE Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Terrance Davis ...... 375-8550 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 5IFGPMMPXJOHTFSWJDFTBSFQSPWJEFECZWPMVOUFFST Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Cherokee Justin Sands ...... 359-6890 Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 "MCVSZT'FSSZ4FSWJDFt1IPSt7)'$It)PQF5PXO.BO08BSGSPN$SPTTJOH#DI Donnie Lowe...... 366-2275 Danny Sawyer ...... 367-3577 'JSF)PQF5PXO7)'$It'JSF(SFFO5VSUMF$BZ .BSTI)BSCPVS )PQF5PXO BN BN BN QN QN QN QN Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 3FUVSO BN BN BN QN QN QN QN QN Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Abaco Lodge...... 577-1747 Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 .BSTI)BSCPVS .BO08BSBN BNBNQNQNQN Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue...... Marine VHF 16...... 366-0282 North Abaco 3FUVSO BN BN QN QNQN Crossing Rocks Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 O’Donald McIntosh ...477-5037 Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay. FSPN$PODI*OO Tony Russell ...... 577-1968 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 BN6OJPO+BDL%PDL BN QN QN QN Pedro Thurston ...... 365-2405 Green Turtle Cay Medical Services 3FUVSO BN BN QN QN QN Rick Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Sandy Point Abaco Family Medicine, M.H ...... 367-2295 'BSFt"EVMUQSFQBJEPOFXBZPQFOSFUVSO t,JETPOFXBZSPVOEUSJQ VOEFSGSFF (Phone after hours 359-6861) Ronnie Sawyer ...... 357-6667 Valantino Adderley ....366-4323 Abaco Medi-Center, M.H...... 367-9999 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 /PUF%VSJOHUIFNPOUIPG"VHVTUUISPVHI%FDFNCFSUIFSFBSFTPNFBEKVTUNFOUTNBEFUPUIFTDIFEVMF:PVBSF Hope Town Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic, M.H ...... 367-0020 Rickmon’s...... 366-4233 advised to contact the office for the changes. Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0234 Chiropractor-Dr. Lewis, M.H...... 367-0020 Pete’s Guest House...366-4119 Tom Albury ...... 366-3141 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Green Turtle Ferry t1IPOF t7)'$It5FONJOVUFSJEF Patrick Roberts...... 366-4285 Integrated Medical Center ...... 367-1304 5$BZ"JSQPSU (SFFO5$BZ BN BN BN QN QN QN QN Marsh Harbour Oeisha’s...... 366-4139 Treasure Cay...... 365-8092 QN Jody Albury ...... 375-8068 Treasure Cay Emergency ...... 458-1234 3FUVSOBNBN BN QNQN QN QN Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Capt. Joe Pritchard ...559-9117 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0050 Carey McKenzie...... 365-8313 /PUFQNUSJQUP(5$OPUPO4VOEBZT /PUFQNUSJQXJMMCFNBEFGSPN/FX1MZNPVUIPOMZ Richard Albury ...... 577-0313 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 /FX1MZNPVUI0OFXBZBEVMU $IJMESFO t3PVOEUSJQ $IJMESFO t&YUSBUPTPNF(5$BZEPDLT Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay ...... 365-4028 Abaco Adventurest1IPS7)'$I$IBSUFST"WBJMBCMF Restaurant Guide Government Clinic, Hope Town ...... 366-0108 5SFBTVSF$BZUP(VBOB$BZ4VOEBZEFQBSUT BNSFUVSOT QN3PVOE5SJQ Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Government Clinic, Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 5$BZUP.BO08BS)PQF5PXO8FE4BUEFQBSUT BN 3PVOE5SJQ Marsh Harbour/Murphy/Dundas ,JEOFZ$FOUSF .BSTI)BSCPVS Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama. Call Abaco 365-2356 Abaco Pizza...... $ ...... 367-4488 $SPXO)BWFO "CBDPUP.D-FBOT5PXO (SBOE#BI%BJMZBNQN Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Dental Services Back 2 Da Island...... $...... 367-0150 .D-FBOT5PXOUP$SPXO)BWFOSFUVSO%BJMZBNQN Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4355 Bayview ...... $...... 367-3738 "CBDP%FOUBM"TTP Scuba Bimini Grand Bahama Ferry Service Casiah’s...... $...... 367-0514 Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour...... 367-4968 Between Crown Haven, Abaco & Grand Bahama. Call Abaco 365-2356 Conchy Joe’s ...... $$ ...... 375-9115 Curly Tails ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Man O War Dental Clinic...... 365-6508 Bahamas Ferries Due to changing schedules please DBMM"CBDP"HFOUPS/BTTBV0óDFF Foxie’s Pizza...... $...... 367-2058 Pharmacy 242-323-2166 for dates and rates or visit www.bahamasferries.com Guava Duff & Stuff ...... $ ...... 699-3016 Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2544 Attractions Wi-Fi Hotspots Golden Grouper ...... $$ ...... 367-2301 Chemist Shoppe, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3106 Albert Lowe Museum ...... Green Turtle Cay Marsh Harbour: Green Turle Cay: Island Family Rest ...... $$ ...... 367-3778 Sundowners Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits ..Green Turtle Cay Abaco Beach Resort Bliss Coffee House ...... $ ...... 367-5523 Snappas Grill & Chill McIntosh Restaurant Happy Chef ...... $ ...... 242-525-0792 Memorial Sculpture Garden ...... Green Turtle Cay Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro Veterinary Curly Tails Leeward Yacht Club Jamie’s Place ...... $$ ...... 367-2880 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum ...... Hope Town Mangoes Restaurant Bluff House Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour...... 367-3551 Jake’s ...... $$ ...... 367-5253 Elbow Cay Lighthouse ...... Hope Town Hope Town: Guana Cay: Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0062 Abaco Inn Guana Grabbers Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour ...... Pelican Shore Cap’n Jacks Nipper’s Bar & Grill Junovia’s...... $$...... 367-1271 Airlines Serving Abaco Drive to & swim in Blue Hole ...... Treasure Cay farm road H.T. Harbour Lodge M-O-W Cay: Just Chicken ...... $ ...... 367-6365 ...... $ ...... 367-2615 "JS(BUF"WJBUJPO - New Smyrna Beah...... 1-386-478-0600 Sea Spray Man-O-War Marina ,FOUVDLZ'SJFE$IJDLFO Art studio & working foundry ...... Little Harbour Islander’s Restaurant "NFSJDBO&BHMF - Miami ...... 367-2231 Man-O-War Heritage Museum...... Man-O-War Cay Lovely’s ...... $ ...... 699-0310 US Reservation...... 1-800-433-7300 Man-O-War Boatyards ...... Man-O-War Cay Charter Fishing Boats Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 #BIBNBTBJS - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Hole-in- Wall lighthouse -very rough road...... South Abaco Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 Mother Merle’s ...... $$ ...... 367-2770 $SBJH"JS - Jacksonville...... 877-893-4619 Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide...North Abaco Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Oasis ...... $$...... 699-4000 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Rumrunners...... $$...... 367-0171 8JMEDBU5PVSJOH'U-BVEFSEBMF Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill...... North Abaco Down Deep...... 366-3143 Snack Shack ...... $ ...... 367-4005 'MBNJOHP"JS - Freeport ...... 699-0312/351-4963 Bird watching - ask tourism...... 367-3067 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Snappas ...... $$ ...... 367-2278 3FHJPOBM - Freeport...... 367-0446 Beaches Back Breaker...... 365-5140 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 4JMWFS"JSMJOF - Orlando, Ft. Laud, WPB, Tampa ...... 367-3415 US Reservation...... 1-800-231-0856 Pocket (PMG$BSUTt#JLFT4DPPUFSTt#PBUT Hope Town 4LZ#BIBNBT - Nassau ...... 367-0996 Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Reservation...... 1-242-377-8993 Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour $BQO+BDLT ...... $$ ...... 366-0247 Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals ...... 367-1035 8FTUFSO"JS - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Firefly...... $$$...... 366-0145 Bargain Car Rentals ...... 367-0500 ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 )BSCPVST&EHF $IFSPLFF"JS$IBSUFST Cruise Abaco Sailboat Rentals ...... 577-0148 H T Coffee House (B & L) ...... $ ...... 366-0760 Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) HT Inn & Marina...... $$...... 366-0003 t5SFBTVSF$BZt(SFFO5VSUMF$BZt(VBOB$BZt&MCPX$BZ Quality Star Car Rentals ...... 367-2979 Dive Shops Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 t.BO08BS$BZt$BTVBSJOB1PJOUt#BIBNB1BMN4IPSF Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars ... 367-4643 Lubber’s Landing ...... $$ ...... 577-2000 Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 t4BOEZ1PJOUNPSF Dive Time, Man-O-War...... 365-6235 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Munchies ...... $ ...... 366-0423 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 OnDa Beach ...... $$ ...... 366-0558 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 357-6796 Tours & Excursions PapanastyBBQ...... $$...... 366-0654 The Moorings Boat Rentals ...... 367-4000 4FB4QSBZq ...... $$ ...... 366-0065 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 "CBDP*TMBOE5PVSTt.BSTI)BSCPVS ...... 367-2936 U-Save Auto Rental...... 699-3346 "CBDP/FFNt.BSTI)BSCPVS ...... 367-4117 Sugar Shack + ...... $ ...... 366-0788 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Green Turtle Cay Abaco’s Nature Adventure ...... 577-0004 Wine Down Sip Sip...... $$...... 366-0399 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental ...... 365-4411 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay ...... 365-8749 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4311 Little Harbour Extra $3 for each passengers above two #SFOEBMT%JWFt(SFFO5VSUMF$BZ ...... 365-4411 Cruising Cart Rentals ...... 365-4065 Pete’s Pub ...... $$ ...... 577-5487 t.BSTI)BSCPVS"JSQPSUUP&ffective Dec 08 $$$IBSUFSTt5SFBTVSF$BZ ...... 365-8506 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Lubber’s Quarter Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 %JWF"CBDP4JODFt.BSTI)BSCPVS ...... 367-2787 Donnie’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-4119 $SBDLFS1T...... $$ ...... 577-3139 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 &YDVSTJPOCPBU 'SPHHJFTt)PQF5PXO ...... 366-0024 Harbour View Golf Carts...... 365-4411 Man-O-War Spring City ...... $15 Kool Karts ...... 365-4176 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 %4#&DP"EWFOUVSFTt4DIPPOFS#BZ...... 376-9858 Islander’s Seaside Rest ...... $ ...... 365-6380 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 ...... $$ ...... 365-6139 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours Robert’s Hardware Boat Rentals ...... 365-4122 %PDL%JOF Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Snake Cay ...... $35 Sea Side Carts & Bikes ...... 365-4147 Guana Cay Casuarina Point...... $60 Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone South Beach Cart Rentals ...... 365-4375 Grabbers ...... $$ ...... 365-5133 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour ...... $80 Green Turtle Cay Sunset Marine Boat Rentals ...... 365-4634 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Bahama Palm Shore ...... $90 T & A Cart Rentals ...... 365-4259 Bluff House ...... 38 ...... F ...... 365-4247 Orchid Bay ...... $$$ ...... 365-5175 Crossing Rocks ...... $105 Green Turtle Club ...... 40 ...... F ...... 365-4271 Guana Cay Sandy Point ...... $150 Albury’s Property Management, Cart Rentals ..365-5175 Treasure Cay Black Sound Marina ...... 15 ...... 365-4531 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Dive Guana Boats, Golf Carts & Bikes ...... 365-5178 Bahama Beach Club...... $$$...... 365-8500 Other Shore Club ...... 10 ...... F ...... 365-4226 Orchid Bay Cart rentals ...... 365-5175 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry ...... $80 $PDP#FBDI#BS(SJMM ...... $$ ...... 365-8470 Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Abaco Yacht Service...... 10 ...... F ...... 365-4033 Lubbers Quarters Creative Hands Bakery...... $...... 365-8153 Fox Town ...... $165 Cruise Abaco ...... 577-0148 Leeward Yacht Club...... 28...... 365-4191 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8185 Man-O-War t#FUXFFO.BSTI)BSCPVS'FSSZBOE Treasure Cay Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Treasure Cay Marina.. ..150.... F...... 365-8250 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 M.O.W Marina Boat Rentals ...... 365-6013 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Man-O-War Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6024 Treasure Sands Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-9385 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Marina ...... 28 ...... F ...... 365-6008 Waterways Boat Rental ...... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Green Turtle Cay $IJMESFOVOEFSUISFFGSFFt$BHFEQFUTBTQFPQMF Marsh Harbour Hope Town Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. #PBU)BSCPVS.BSJOB . 200 ...... ' ...... 367-2158 Abaco Padelboard Rentals ...... 475-0954 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4247 t5SFBTVSF$BZ"JSQPSUUP Effective Dec 08 Conch Inn ...... 80...... F...... 367-4000 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...... $10 Harbour View Marina ...... 33 ...... F ...... 367-2182 Elbow Cay Cart ...... 366-0530 Harvey’s Island Grill ...... $$ ...... 365-4389 Madeira Park ...... $20 Mangoes Marina ...... 29 ...... 367-4255 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Lizard Bar & Grill...... $$...... 365-4191 Sand Banks ...... $25 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $$ ...... 365-4625 Marsh Harbour Marina ...... 80 ...... F ...... 367 2700 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill $$ ...... 365-4039 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Hope Town J R’s Cart Rental ...... 366-0361 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... $$ ...... 365-4234 Black Wood ...... $20 Hope Town Marina ...... 62...... 366-0003 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Shorties Take-a-Way...... $$...... 365-4342 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 -JHIUIPVTF.BSJOB ...... 6 ...... '...... 366-0154 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Sundowners ...... $$ ...... 365-4060 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 4FB4QSBZ ...... 60 ...... '...... 366-0065 Treasure Cay Wood Cay ...... $70 South Abaco Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Sandy Point Blue Marlin Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-8687 Mount Hope ...... $80 Schooner Bay ...... 15 ...... F ...... 475-7626 Nancy’s...... $$ ...... 366-4120 Fox Town ...... $85 Cash’s Carts ...... 365-8771 4VOTFU$IJMM(SJMM ...... $$ ...... 699-0249 Spanish Cay Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Crown Haven ...... $90 Schooner Bay Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Spanish Cay Marina ...... 40 ...... F ...... 365-0083 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Guana Cay Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 The Blackfly Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 376-0321 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Bakers Bay Marina ...... 158 ...... 365-5802 Wendal’s Bicycle Rentals...... 365-8687 The Red Marlin Bistro...... $$...... 426-5440 $$$...... 699-2056 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $85 Guana Hide-aways ...... 37 ...... 365-5070 Schooner Bay 5IF4BOEQJQFS*OO Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry ...... $25 T’s Carts...... 557-1015 Judy Mae’s Kitchen...... $...... 475-7626 Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole ...... $30 Orchid Bay ...... 66 ...... F ...... 365-5175 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour DSB Bike Rentals...... 376-9858 Beach Cabana Bar...... $...... 376-9858 Page 24 Section A The Abaconian August 15, 2015 August 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section B Page 1

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VOLUME 23 NUMBER 16 August 15, 2015 Man-O-War Swimmer Scores Silver at Special Olympics World Games

By Amanda Diedrick Reaching for success with every stroke, 11-year-old Serena Newton from Man-O-War Cay battled her way through an Olympic-sized talent pool to victory. The youngest competitor for Team Bahamas at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, Serena won Silver medals in both the 25 metre breast stroke and the 4 x 25 metre relay. Comprised of two dozen athletes, Team Bahamas brought home a total of 26 medals – 11 Gold, 10 Silver and 5 Bronze - from the games, which took place July 26 – August 2 and attracted 6,500 competitors from 150 countries participating in 25 different sports. Through sports, the Special Olym- pics organization is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities who so often are measured by their challenges rather than their abilities and potential to contribute. #DQXG6GCO$CJCOCUZOGVTGUYKOVGCOCEEGRVUVJGKT5KNXGT#DQXGG6G6GCOCO $CJCOCUZO /GFCN5GTGPC0GYVQPHTQO/CP19CT%C[HTQPV Please see Silver Page 2 rowro HCTNGHVHCTNGHV s9OUTH.EWS 0AGE s3PORTS 0AGE s#ROSSWORD 0AGE s/BITS 0AGE s#LASSIlEDS 0AGE Abaco’sAbaco’s VVilmarilm a Rising Star Gardiner Not Slowing Down

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disability. “She can learn,” says her mother, Carmon Newton, “but she needs to be taught a different way.”

As it does with all students, ECC tailored a curriculum to Serena’s spe- EKſEEJCNNGPIGU+PUVGCFQHDQQMYQTM for example, she’s learning arithmetic by calculating daily production counts CV'%%ŏU5VCTſUJ'PVGTRTKUGUVTCKPKPI center. At ECC, Serena found herself in a community with a close connection to the Special Olympics organization. Soon, she began running in track and ſGNFGXGPVU0QVNQPICHVGTUJGCFFGF swimming to her athletic pursuits. “Special Olympics events allow less fortunate and isolated athletes to explore their abilities and socialize in a place they feel comfortable,” says Ni- cole DeNardin, Team Bahamas’ Ath- #DQXGVJG75%7[VGPIUW#SWCVKE%GPVGTYJGTGVJG9QTNF)COGU#SWCVKEUGXGPVUYGTGJGNF NGVKEUEQCEJCPFJGCFQH#DCEQŏUƀGFI- ling Special Olympics program. people with developmental or physical “She hated school,” says Serena’s Silver From Page 1 “One ECC graduate comes to me disabilities. father, Jerry Newton. “She even hated all the time to check when we are go- For Serena, change began two Before ECC, Serena was with- homework.” In public, she hid behind ing [to competitions], and to be sure he years ago. After years of struggling in drawn and unhappy. Unable to keep up her parents and seldom spoke. makes all the training. He talks about school, she was accepted into Marsh YKVJJGTENCUUOCVGUUJGHCKNGFſTUVCPF 9JGPUJGYCUſPCNN[QNFGPQWIJ it all year.” Harbour’s Every Child Counts. ECC second grades. Other students teased for a comprehensive assessment, Ser- offers alternative education for young and ridiculed her. ena was diagnosed with a cognitive Please see Olympics Page 6

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Camp Abigail: Lessons Vacation Bible School and Gospel in Practicality for Boys in the Park in Spring City and Girls

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$[/KTGNNC5CPVKNNQ For the last month, starting July 7, children have been meeting in Spring City at the Community Centre every Monday from 5 to 7 to attend practical lessons taught by Mrs. Joan Baillou. For a minimal registration fee of ſXG FQNNCTU EJKNFTGP NGCTPGF FKUEK- plines that included cooking a simple Above: 6JG5QWVJ#DCEQ%JWTEJQH%JTKUVKP5RTKPI%KV[JQUVGFKVUUGEQPFCPPWCN8CECVKQP$KDNG5EJQQNGPICIGUQXGTQPG meal, baking bread, making a pillow or JWPFTGF[QWVJ learning the basics of crochet stitches. The number of children attending var- $[/KTGNNC5CPVKNNQ Study, Minister Francis Yorke, also ness, gentleness, and self-control. ied from three to six, but the ones pres- The South Abaco Church of Christ visited Abaco and was present during The objective was to reach out ent dedicated their full attention to the in Spring City hosted its second annual the morning sessions of the Vacation with a positive message to children and project being taught. 8CECVKQP$KDNG5EJQQNVJGſTUVYGGMQH Bible School and the nightly singing community stake holders. On July 27- three kids, a boy, August at the Community Centre. and preaching of Gospel on the Park. Pastor Quashie relocated from Jaervaine Cartwright, and two girls, Pastor Jason Quashie welcomed The morning sessions were dedi- Marsh Harbour to Spring City two Shenna Thervil and De Andrea Wilkin- groups from Corpus Christi, Texas cated to children ages three to teens. years ago. Religious services are held son - were in the process of making and Jacksonville, Florida. The camp Activities included watching puppets, each Sunday morning and evening at two kinds of bread dough, raisin bread was run by volunteers from sister con- learning crafts, Bible study, and sports. the Community Centre. and regular white bread. They learned gregations in the United States and The theme of the Vacation Bible According to Pastor Quashie, the how to mix the ingredients, knead the members of the South Abaco Church School was “The Fruit of the Spirit.” event was very successful with sixty dough and bake. of Christ. The nine Fruits of the Spirit that were RGQRNG CVVGPFKPI VJG ſTUV FC[ GKIJV[ Camp Abigail followed a week The Deputy Director of the Ja- being taught were love, joy, peace, on the second day, and over a hundred of Bible Studies, also taught by Mrs. maica School of Preaching and Biblical patience, kindness, goodness, faithful- the fourth day. Baillou. She was helped in running the camps by volunteers such as Ms. Laverne Maynard and Ms. Charlotte Swann

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St Francis de Sales Graduates “Christ-Centered, Fifty Nine Students Character-Driven, Knowledge-Empowered” Students Graduate from Abaco Central High School

$[/KTGNNC5CPVKNNQ The audience enjoyed the two and a half-hour long function during which VJGſHV[PKPGITCFWCVGUQH#DCEQ%GP- tral High School participated in their Commencement Exercises, with two boys as Salutatorian and Valedictorian, Isaiah Seymour and Desmondo Bootle. The function was held on June 12 at the recently inaugurated Church of the Latterain on SC Bootle Highway. #DQXGVJGITCFWCVKPIENCUUQH5V(TCPEKUFG5CNGU The guest speaker was Mrs. Davis- Nixon- (formerly Dynamite Daisy). $[/KTGNNC5CPVKNNQ Education, also delivered acknowledg- the school as self-disciplined, compas- The Salutatorian, Isaiah Seymour, St Francis de Sales Catholic ments and good wishes. sionate and productive citizens of the took the podium. Mixing philosophi- School recognized sixteen students Dr. Black, in her energizing style, country. cal remarks with information on his background, he expressed his heartfelt during their graduation ceremony held reminded the young people that their Anticipating their about-to-be thanks to his family and school mates on the morning of June 11 at St Francis character was who they were when no newly found liberty from the school’s and raised much applause from the de Sales Catholic Church. Under the one was watching. She advised them to dogma, the two Valedictorians impro- congregation. theme “Christ-Centered, Character- keep their integrity whether they were vised their graduation speech, mostly Valedictorian Desmondo Bootle Driven, Knowledge-Empowered,” the being watched or were alone. expressing of the gratitude they felt to- took the stage with his parents cheering students were acknowledged during During the principal’s address she wards the Principal, their teachers and and applauding. He offered thanks to a ceremony which unfolded in front extended her best wishes and God’s their parents. his “wonderful parents” and acknowledged his teachers, among them Ms. of invited dignitaries, school faculty blessings to the students, ten of them After telling the students that they Christine Jenoure, the PE teacher, who members and many parents proudly she mentioned, graduating with hon- now had responsibilities as men and he said, got the athletes to do some- watching their children released into ors. She then announced the recipient women since they were close to being thing that was never done before, run. the world. The guest speaker was Pas- of the Principal’s Award, Head Boy eighteen, the Director of Catholic Edu- He also spoke about his school mates, tor Silbert Mills, who advised the grad- Joshua Robins who, she stressed out cation informed the graduates that they who had become a family and the high- uating class that their attitude, conver- was only the third student to receive were among 400 students graduating lights of his last six years, reminiscing sation, thinking and outlook on life had that award during the thirteen years of from Catholic Schools this year. upon important events and memories. The Principal, Mr. Ricardo Fer- to be different from now on. her tenure. She also introduced two The school’s PTA president was guson had a lot to say about the school In addition to Pastor Mills, the “lifers”, students who had received called upon and announced that St. year that just ended. He enumerated all Principal, Mrs. Josephine Giraud- Ku- their entire education at St Francis de Francis will be getting a new princi- the positive activities undertaken dur- mar, Mrs. Claudette Rolle Director Sales Catholic School, Mateo Hicks pal who will be Mrs. Leandra Kelly- ing the year, from coastal cleanup, to of Catholic Education and Dr Lenora and Teresa Pierre. The Principal said Adderley who will be at the school in the academic achievements and sports Black, Superintendent of the District of she felt that the graduates were leaving August. Please see ACH Page 8

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Gardiner Continues With his recent success comes for the tournament. The 6’4” guard out Olympics From Page 2 high expectations as he sets his eyes of Abaco and Roman Catholic High to Impress on the Olympics where he will face School in Philadelphia, led the tour- Two years later, Serena’s parents reigning champion, Kirani James from nament in scoring at 19.6 points per report remarkable changes in their $[6KOQVJ[4QDGTVU Grenada. The competition is steep with game and rebounding at 12.4 boards daughter. “She’s far more verbal and Abaco native, Steven Gardiner, many quality quarter mile runners com- outgoing,” says Mrs. Newton. “She’s pulled off an overwhelming upset at the RGVKPIJQYGXGTOCP[CTGEQPſFGPVKP per game. He was also second in as- FGXGNQRGFUWEJEQPſFGPEGKPJGTUGNHŒ Gyulai Istvan Memorial in Budapest, Gardiner’s ability, including his coach, sists as he dished out 4.6 per game. So much so that when Special Hungary, as he came from behind to and believe he will make headlines in Son of proud parents, Rochelle pass former reigning American world Olympics Bahamas invited Serena the 2016 Olympics. and David Vilmar, D’Andre, now in champion, LaShawn Merritt. – who had been swimming competi- By the looks of it, the focused the eleventh grade, has a bright future tively for less than a year – to join Gardiner, who recently broke his Gardiner will be putting everything he ahead of him and is projected to land their World Games aquatics team, she national record of 44.27 seconds at has into preparation for the Olympic NCAA Division 1 interest. Colleges agreed, even though it meant traveling The Bahamas Association of Athletic’s Games. As his career races off, the without her family and leaving the se- National Championships clearly has no hopes, prayers and support of the Ba- such as Penn State, Villanova, Temple curity of home for nearly two weeks. plans of slowing down. Crossing the hamian people and Moore’s Island will and Rutgers, among others have al- “She’s just a different child now,” ſPKUJ CV UGEQPFU )CTFKPGT UGV be with him through every stride. ready shown interest in the versatile yet another record while dethroning says her father. “She’s really starting wing guard. Merritt in the process. to shine.” Abaco’s Vilmar A scouting report noted that Vil- Special Olympics Abaco hopes to Gardiner’s coach, George Cleare, mar is “the man behind the scenes of bring changes like these to other Aba- has high expectations for the 19 year- a Rising Star his Roman Catholic basketball team, conians with intellectual challenges. old who continues to break old and But they need community support. set new records. According to Cleare, but has the potential surpass everyone “We’re trying to expand,” said Coach Gardiner is a “work in progress”. He in front of him. The very athletic soph- DeNardin. “But we need more coaches went on to say that they were only omore wing has a tremendous upside, “scratching the surface” as far as the to get involved.” and the athleticism of a major college potential that Gardiner possesses. He To learn more about Special RNC[GT*GŏUCUNCUJGTYJQECPſPKUJ Olympics Abaco, contact Nicole De- has been competing in the sport since strong at the basket and likes to use Nardin at [email protected] or his early teenage years and ran in the his athleticism to attack the offensive visit www.sobahamas.org. For more 400 meter at the national champion- information about Every Child Counts, UJKRUKP glass. Vilmar has good form on his visit www.everychildcountsabaco.org. Much of his success can be attrib- jump shot, and though he plays clean uted to the foundation set for him at up because of his team he could be a home on Moore’s Island, Abaco. The scorer if relied on more.” climate in Abaco and the miles of un- In an interview a few years ago touched beaches, made it an ideal location for Gardiner to train outdoors, D’Andre noted that it was his brother although the training grounds were who motivated him to play at a higher far from the state-of-the-art facilities level. where he currently competes. “He (David) was a good high “The future of The Bahamas is school basketball player,” said Vilma. being well represented by young ath- “Everyone talked about how good he letes like Mr. Gardiner. We congratu- Above: &ŏ#PFTG 8KNOCT RWVVKPI QP C was, where we lived and in different late him and are excited to observe ENKPKEFWTKPITGEGPVDCUMGVDCNNICOG areas, and I want to be better than his career development and successes. 5EQWVKPITGRQTVUKPFKECVGJGOC[GXGP- him.” These determined athletes are true am- VWCNN[DGTGCF[HQTVJGDKIVKOG bassadors and represent The Islands Of His mother said that D’Andre was The Bahamas globally. His success has the only freshman to play on the var- now put his hometown, Moore’s Island $[6KOQVJ[4QDGTVU sity team and is now entering his junior in the spotlight,” said the Hon. Obie The Bahamas’ junior men’s na- year. He was also a part of the talented H. Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism VKQPCN DCUMGVDCNN VGCO RNCEGF ſHVJ KP AAU squad Team Final. for The Bahamas. “We are so proud of Steven and the 2015 FIBA Centrobasket Under-17 As for his future plans, Vilmar’s we thank everyone for their support. Championship for Men held in Puerto dream besides making it to the NBA #DQXG5GTGPC0GYVQPYKVJ6GCO$C- Steven is my hero,” said Theresa Gar- Rico August 4 through 8, and were led is playing Division I basketball and JCOCU#VJNGVKEU%QCEJ,GCPKPG.GGQH diner, mother of Steven. by a rising star from Abaco, D’Andre becoming a lawyer. Down the road, 0CUUCW Vilmar. D’Andre will look back to his child- Team Bahamas’ D’Andre Vilmar hood and appreciate his older brother emerged as a bright point during the for pushing him to succeed. UGTKGUCUVJG[RWVVQIGVJGTCTGEQTF SportsAugust 15, 2015 The Abaconian Section B Page 7

three age groups and added the com- AYFA President, Timothy Rob- munity of Hope Town and the league erts said, “With all this growth there Youth Football Sees ITGY VQ CDQWV QPG JWPFTGF CPF ſHV[ also comes more needs. We have needs children. for additional coaches and referees, With the upcoming third season and we also have need for more spon- Continued Growth further growth is expected with the ad- sors to assist with uniforms and equip- dition of another Central Abaco team ment for the league and each team.” as well as the community of Cooper’s The organization is appealing to Town. The growth has led to the pos- VJGRWDNKEſPFYJCVGXGTYC[VJG[ECP sibility of having as many as 200 or VQCUUKUVCUőYGUGGMVQHWNſNNQWTOKU- more children involved in the sport of sion to transform the hearts, heads, ƀCIHQQVDCNN hands, habits of our young adults and However, the growth hasn’t been children using the vehicle of football as just within the Youth Association. tool to reach, teach and preach the love Coming out of the success and excite- of Jesus Christ in order to save the next ment generated from AYFA an adult generation of leaders.” league was formed with seven men’s The league has been fortunate to teams and two women’s teams and fu- also have a live broadcast of its cham- ture interest for growth as well. pionship games on NB12 (Cable Chan- Additionally Grand Bahama PGN KPGCEJQHKVUſTUVVYQUGCUQPU is forming a league based upon the highlighting the talented youth of Ab- AYFA program and there may soon be aco. AYFA would welcome a sponsor the formation of a similar program in of the Championship game to assist in covering the costs and ensuring we can #DQXGC[QWVJHQQVDCNNICOGHTQONCUVUGCUQP Nassau as well. Presently the Hope Town Bull continue this every year. Sharks, Man-O-War Makos, Marsh The association is having a referee The Abaco Youth Football As- sistance of Pastor Ronaldo Archer and Harbour Wildhawgs and Green Turtle seminar and league wide general meet- sociation (AYFA), which started from members of the Community began a Cay Falcons have begun practices with ing open to all players and parents on the vision of Michael Sawyer of Green program to mentor Abaco’s youths in the season beginning on September 19. September 5. Details of the time and Turtle Cay, began with three commu- YJKEJ SWKEMN[ URTGCF VQ QVJGT The Tigers (in Central Abaco) have location will be posted on the Face- nities and six teams and under one hun- communities and lead to the formation also started practices while Cooper’s book page. dred kids; as they get ready for their of AYFA. At the time the league was Town is expected to commence soon. “Any time, energy or money third season the program will poten- comprised of two age groups in each of For more information visit the Abaco spent on our youth is an investment in tially reach as many as 200 children in the communities in Green Turtle Cay, Youth Football Association’s page on our future, and is never a waste,” said ſXGEQOOWPKVKGU Man-O-War and Marsh Harbour. Facebook. Mr. Roberts. “Help us to help Abaco’s Mr. Sawyer, along with the as- In their second season AYFA set youth to excel.” Page 8 Section B The Abaconian August 15, 2015 School & Youth News

ACH From Page 5 performances, to science workshops, music and art national recognitions, VQſTUVRNCEGKPVJG#DCEQ.QXG4WUJ Junkanoo Parade. He ended up the school year synopsis positively, saying that there was indeed an increase in the number of students graduating. Mr. Leslie Rolle representing the &KUVTKEV'FWECVKQPQHſEGCNUQEQPITCV- ulated the graduates and the parents, urging the students to meet head-on the challenges they were bound to be faced with. The guest speaker took the stage handcuffed to emphasize that you cannot embrace the future if you are bound by the past, a past that can be some- times embarrassing. In her dynamic and comical way she held the audience captive while delivering a strong message to the students. Above: the Abaco central high /T.GUNKG4QNNGſPCNN[CEMPQYN- ITCFWCVKPIENCUUQH5CNWVCVQ- edged the Salutatorian and the Valedic- TKCPCPF8CNGFKEVQTKCPYGTG+UCKCJ torian for the high GPAs respectively 5G[OQWTCPF&GUOQPFQ$QQVNG that they maintained during the school year awarding them each with a huge trophy.

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Aug 1 Answers Across Across 1. ARCHITECTURE—The art ;QWT#F*GTG and science of buildings. 1. Tax on Imports 4. NUNKI—The Last Wild 3. Waxing, Waning, Full, New Abaco Horse. 5. Asian utensil 7. MAHOGANY—A deep red 10. Mario, Samus, Donkey Kong wood. 11. Curly Tail 8. WHELK—Mollusc found 12. Keeps Animals pried to sea rocks. 13. Lacks Water 11. F E R R Y —Commercial 16. Study of the Stars service between islands. 17. Beautiful Bird That’s Annoying 12. MANGO—Family to poisonewood causing some Around Wood to be allergic to this fruit’s skin. 13. PINE—Abaco Forest. Down 14. FLOYD—Hurricane of 1999 15. BLUEHOLE—Deep, 2. Popular Boat Engine freshwater wonders. 4. Country’s power Provider 6. Itchy Plant 7. Bahamian Dog Down 8. Whistles When it’s Done 9. Beginner 2. CLINIC—The new one of 14. Largest Organ these is still not open in 15. Sound, Light, Water Abaco after three years. 3. LIGHTHOUSE—Recently vandalized historic monument. 5. HYDROGEN—Necessary for water. 6. CRAWFISH—After August 1, this crustacean better not relax. 9. LIMESTONE—Common ;QWT#F*GTG Bahamian rock. 10. PROPERTY—Tax that Local Government has recently been authorized to collect. Property ForAugust 15, 2015 SaleThe Abaconian Section B Page 11 Baker’s Creek Lots 10 & 11 Amazing hilltop lots with fantastic sea views. These lots are the best priced lots in the subdivision, and boast the best views. Baker’s Creek is located roughly 8 LOT 10 BAKER’S CREEK miles north of Marsh Harbour and also from Treasure Cay.

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Funer- Caleb and Ian Jr. Mills, Lauren Special thanks to the doctors al Service Edwards, Kylie Sands, Ricki, Me- and Nurses of ICU and Male Med- for the late Castilla, and Ria Curling, Ramon morial ical Ward of the Princess Marga- Movena Moss, Prince Barr Jr., Cam’ron Services ret Hospital. Our sincere apolo- Pandora and Moriah Wells; Great-Great- for Win- gies are Edge- Grandchildren: Tre’Mayne Gator, ston Regi- extended combe – Kai Moser; Adopted Children: nald Wil- to those, Mills age Charles Jones, Felix Sawyer, Sam- son age 65 who names 82 years of uel & Austin Mills, Erma Dun- years of may not be Cedar Harbour, Abaco was held combe, Naomi McIntosh, Myrtis Green Turtle Cay, Abaco who died mentioned on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at Russell, and Yetunde Omotosho; on Friday, July 17th, 2015 was or over- 11:00am at Faith Walk Church Adopted Grandchildren: Jamardo JGNF QP (TKFC[ ,WN[ UV looked. of God, Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Curry, Willicia Charlow, Ra- at 10:00am at Miracle Church Of 1HſEKCVKPIYCU$KUJQR$9GPKVJ hieme Russell; Brothers: Medious God, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco. Funer- Davis assisted by Christopher Edgecombe and Charles Jones; 1HſEKCVKPI YCU $KUJQR ,QJPP[ al Service for the late Dieunousa Dean. Interment will follow in Sisters-in-Law: Thelma Edge- Lowe. The Cremains will be laid FrancoisCIG[GCTUQH6TGCUWTG Cedar Harbour Public Cemetery, combe, Cleotha Edgecombe and to rest in Green Turtle Cay Public Cay and formerly of Haiti was Abaco. Letta Mae Jones; Brother-in-Law: Cemetery. held on Saturday August 1st, 2015 She is predeceased by her ad- Victor McIntosh; Sons-in-Law: Cherished memories shall at New Mission Baptist Church, opted daughter: Linda Mills; Rossvelt Wells, Darnell Storr, remain in the hearts of Son: Sha- Treasure Cay Abaco at 10:00 a.m. Left to cherish her memories Charles Burrows, Wellington Mc- lanco Wilson; Grandson: Brandon 1HſEKCVKPI YCU 2CUVQT %JGTGNWU are her husband of sixty-six years: Intosh and numerous other rela- Wilson; Brothers & their Spouses: Exante assisted by other ministers Rev. Allan J. Mills; Daughters: tive and friends. Bradley (Deborah), Minister Mar- of the gospel. Interment followed Cynthia Brown, Pearl Mills, Vi- cian (Patrice) McKenzie & Patrick in Treasure Cay Public Cemetery, ola Johnson, Joyce Mills, Lillian Me- Wilson; Aunt: Marion Curry; Sis- S.C.Bootle Highway Abaco Wells, Cleomi and Jenive Mills, morial ter: Vincent Marie Wilson (sister); Left to cherish his memories Judy Storr, Lydia Burrows, Ka- Service for Nephews: Bradley Jr., Trentino, are: His Parents: Saintilma and derin and Monique Mills, Mi- Michael Marcello & Tamal McKenzie; Saintila Francois; Brothers: Willy chelle McIntosh and Necola Robert Nieces: Marcia Wells, Shavonne and Morales Francois; Sis- Smith; Grandchildren: Sherease, Wheeler, McDonald, Aniska, Britney, Brie, ters: Limay Dauphin, Dieume’me Ian, Marvin, Melverne and Nicoya age 75 Brinika, Racquel McKenzie & Vil, Herdieu Abralus, Jean Gary Mills, Darren Culmer, Shonell and years of Emily Wilson-Levarity; Grand Vilssaint, Andrew Clarke, Andre, Ryan Sr., Crossing Nieces & Nephews: Arianna, San- Dimerey and Kishlene Forbes, Thea and Rocks, iyah, Derwyn, Bradley McKenzie Decius Alton Coverley, Tamara Brown, Abaco, formerly of Herne Bay, 1, Rontovio Levarity Jr., & Jay- and many Terria and Ricardo Curling, Ce- Kent England, was held at St. quan; God Child: Lawanda Bootle; other rela- dron Bain, Kishon Johnson, Da- Christopher’s Anglican Church, Cousins: Udean, Edwina, Mary, tives and vinci Simms, Latherio, Allantino, Lyford Cay on Saturday July 18, Fay, Zorene, Angela, William, friends. Lydia, Rossanne and Antonia CV CO 1HſEKCVKPI Charles, Colin, Calvin, Grason & Wells, Jennifer Heild, Jasmine was the Venerable Keith N. Cart- John; Jocelyn, Kathryn, Genieve, Ran- and Herbert Barr, Jaunette and wright. Therea, Hilda, Jacklyn, Kenneth, dy Walter Vanessa McIntosh, Daveen and His survivors include his be- Johnathan, Brent, Craig, Margue- Petty Sr. age 72 years of Dun- Davaughn Stubbs, An’tonia Not- loved wife: Salomie; three chil- rita, Nothalee, Angela, Wilfred, das Town, Abaco and formerly of tage, Nickea Smith, and Vernon dren and their spouses: Jason and Gregory; Dustan & Evelyn Babbs Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, Burrows; Great-Grandchildren: Andrea Wheeler, Roberta and & Family, Pat & Jackie Bootle; died at the Princess Margaret Hos- Devon Delancy, Denardo McIn- Erickson Deveaux, and Magheo Extended Family & Friends: Nao- pital, Nassau, New Providence on tosh, Darren Culmer Jr., Tanai and Esther Wheeler; nine grand- mi Minus-Williams, GTC commu- Saturday, July 25, 2015. and Tahj Brown, Tanae Barrett, children: Jesse, Brandi, Jason Jr., nity, Mr. Dean & Legacy Family, He is survived by his wife: Kahli Fox, Andrew Jr., Anfornee, Erickson, Mya-Jay, Jayden, Ki- The Curry & McIntosh Families, Constance Petty; children: Troy Arnell, and Andre Clarke, Tale- mora, Stanley and Ashton; uncles: Susan Jones &Reckley family, Sr., Zazzario, Randeria, Malute ah Martin, Ryan Jr., Kianne and George and Raymond Mackey; Bishop D. Lowe & family, San- and Jessica; grandchildren: Lia, Rashaun Forbes, Kyntn Delancy, aunts: Mizpha Braynen, Anna, dra, Jennie & Angela, Min. Leslie Troy Jr. and Randii, brother: Ateyah and Aden Coverley, Ni- Patsy and Magnola Neymour and Knowles & Family, Pastor Ronald Samuel Pinder Jr., aunt: Louise gel Jr., Kaylisa, Demetri, Omari, many other relatives and friends. Bastian & Members of Everlasting Petty; daughter-in-law: Patrice Life Baptist Ministries, Movina and Paula; niece: Eloise, Edith Clarke, Agnes & Family, Cardi- and Tonya; nephew: Warren and a nal/Gladys McIntosh & Family, host of other relatives and friends. Whitlene Curry, Maurene Gibson, Sarah Roberts, Christopher Rob- erts, Paul Lockhart, Maria Franks & Family, Rontovio Levarity, Sr.

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Burying Ourselves with continue to drop trash bags on top iss across the road “That’s someone neighbours who watch out for us Trash in Cherokee of the decomposing clippings by the else’s problem”, or, they want to and always seem to be there when entrance because it’s more conve- know why “Government won’t do we need a helping hand, but we can- $[.GG2KPFGT nient than taking it to the back of something about it”. What if there not keep depending on these kind Why do we keep doing it to the dump should be deposited. Then wasn’t anyone else to do it, I won- benefactors to solve our problems, ourselves? Most of our residents the next person will do the same and der how long it would take for us our people have to change, but will that ever happen? take pride in their homes and their UQVJGRTCEVKEGEQPVKPWGUſNNKPIVJG to literally bury ourselves in trash? The Abaco Club at Wind- yards and probably never think dump up from the wrong end, rath- It’s only been three short ing Bay keep the sides of the road twice about the condition of our er than from the back to the front weeks since the dump was pushed mowed and litter-free making the FWOR9GEQPVKPWGVQſNNQWTFWOR (eventually closing off the narrow back, however, if you came to drop road into Cherokee one of the VQQXGTƀQYKPIWPVKNKVŏUCPG[GUQTG entryway all together so that no one off trash on Thursday, you could cleanest and well-kept in all of Ab- by dropping our trash closer to the can even get into the dump). Do not even drive through the entrance aco. Visitors to our area often tell entrance with each visit and there is you get the picture? since it was completely blocked off us what a beautiful little settlement only one entry point and no other We do not have a full-time with debris. Getting a bull-dozer we live in, but luckily they never possible way to get to the enclosed Watchman or Custodian to be at the to Cherokee is no small expense see our dump area which is surrounded on the dump 24/7 to issue warnings and and persons who have done the Government has been prom- three remaining sides with water direct the dumping to the proper job in the past complain they have ising for years to move our dump and mangrove. area for trash and garbage and there to wait so long on Government to away from the settlement, but sadly All burnable trash needs to be KUPQYC[QHMPQYKPIVJGKFGPVKſEC- pay them, that as long as they have it hasn’t happened yet and the prob- located in the same general area for tion of all the vehicles that deliver work elsewhere they will take those lem grows worse with each passing it to be disposed of properly. The to Cherokee’s dump from the sur- LQDUſTUV MPQYKPIVJG[YKNNDGRCKF year. Pick up any magazine or news- dump cannot be burned when debris rounding residential areas. Signs right away). RCRGTCPF[QWYKNNRTQDCDN[ſPFCP is scattered all over the place. have been posted, but sadly seem to However, last month a “Good article on “What should we do with At the present, burning is our go unnoticed. Samaritan” and long-time friend all our trash?”, so we are hardly only means of disposing of the re- With the excess packaging we of Cherokee arranged for a bull- dozer to come and push back our any different from anywhere else in fuse and the custodian waits for an acquire with each purchase getting The Abaco’s, or The World for that easterly breeze so the smoke will more abundant every year it is un- dump, plus, they donated two big VTWEMNQCFUQHſNNVQſPKUJVJGENGCP matter, but if we don’t swallow our blow out over The Sound rather derstandable that we will have more up even more. Cherokee people pride and start addressing the prob- than back over the settlement. trash. Friends of the Environment, are blessed with good friends and lem now – then when? Tree limbs and garden clip- schools and even the T.V. and the pings will rot down with time if internet have educated the young- they are kept separated from the er generation about the mounting trash and garbage, but when the RTQDNGOU YKVJ QXGTƀQYKPI NCPF- garbage is thrown on top, it begins ſNNUDWVVJGTGJCUVQDGCUQNWVKQP to attract the mangrove rats and I feel many just don’t care. If it GXGPOQTGƀKGUVJCPWUWCN2GQRNG

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