VOLUME 12, NUMBER 24, DECEMBER 15th, 2004 Christmas Festival Draws Hundreds Many Groups Combined to Organize Holiday Extravanganza By Jennifer Hudson Mr. Jack Thompson, Master of Ceremo- nies for the Official Opening Ceremony of the Abaco Christmas Festival, quickly scanned the fairgrounds and jokingly gave an estimate of the crowd there for the folks listening to the proceedings live on Radio Abaco. Whilst his assessment may have been a little exag- gerated and caused some amusement, the resi- dents of Abaco were certainly out in vast num- bers to enjoy this first ever Christmas Fair where so many civic organizations and indi- viduals had come together to provide Christ- mas cheer and a fun time for all. Mr. Th- ompson welcomed the many distinguished guests to the Festival held on December 11at the Memorial Plaza in Marsh Harbour. Following a prelude of lively Christmas music by violinist Jennifer Hudson, a prayer was offered by Rev. Stephen Knowles, Presi- dent of the Abaco Christian Council. Prior to the welcome and remarks by Ms. Jeritzen Outten, Director of Tourism for Abaco, the choir of St. Francis de Sales School rendered the National Anthem and a Christ- mas carol. She shared with her audience the fact that she has now completed one year of her three-year tenure here and that, although she hails from Grand Bahama which she loves, she is definitely “in love with Abaco.” She Children enjoyed the day at the Christmas Festival. Santa Claus was there listening to their wishes and they were entertained with has been amazed at the very diverse natural games and other activities. Shown here are employees of The Abaco Club at Winding Bay, Ms. Gina Guttuso and Bernadette Hepburn handing out Christmas stockings filled with candy and goodies provided by The Abaco Club. See story on pages 12. Please see Festival Page 22

Duty Exemption Is Extended Open House Begins Christmas Season By Jennifer Hudson • Building materials The period for the importation of certain • Electrical fixtures and materials duty free goods has been extended for a fur- • Plumbing fixtures and materials ther month and will end on December 31st, • Household furniture, appliances, utensils 2004. • Clothing and footwear. The duty free exemption for repairs and Removed from the original exemption list replacement for storm damage applies to the following items: Please see Exemption Page 28 18 Are Sworn In as Citizens By Richard E. Fawkes Twenty-one-year-old Julienne Bass has waited since her 18th birthday to place her hand on the Bible and swear allegiance to “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and all her heirs” and become a citi- Several businesses in Memorial Plaza in Marsh Harbour held an Open House on zen of the Commonwealth November 26. Gifts and decorative items were displayed to get everyone in the holiday of The Bahamas. She did mood. This beautiful tree in Buds N Blooms has ornaments which fascinate a young so on November 29 at the shopper. See story on page 6. Port Authority building in Marsh Harbour in the first citizenship ceremony out- Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. side Grand Bahama and The Abaconian PRST STD New Providence. 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Mrs. Bass, who was Medley, FL 33178 PAID born in Dundas Town of Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 Mrs. Julienne Bass of Marsh Harbour is being congratulated Haitian parentage and is by the Hon. Vincent Peet, Minister of Labour and Immigration, Please see Citizens upon her becoming a Bahamian citizen during the first Page 23 citizenship ceremony held on Abaco on November 29. Page 2 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Seven Abaconians Are Nominees Ban on Grouper Fishing Is in Place Fishing for grouper will be banned for put in place. for the Cacique Awards two months this winter to protect the dwin- The grouper aggregate in large numbers dling stock. The Department of Fisheries at this time of year to spawn. These sites The Ministry of Tourism, Abaco Office, is pleased to announce seven Abaco final- has declared that from December 16 to Feb- are well known and can attract thousands ists for the Cacique Awards Honouring Tourism’s Finest in The Bahamas. This award ruary 16 anyone taking, landing, process- of fish. Several known spawning sites within searches for tourism’s finest throughout the Bahamas. We are pleased to announce ing or selling the Nassau grouper during The Bahamas have seen alarming decreases that from the eleven nominations sent from Abaco, seven persons have made it to the that time will be in breach of the law and in numbers because they are an easy prey final category, literally beating out scores of other candidates. There are 10 categories could pay a fine of up to $3,000. for fishermen to catch, especially with the and Abaco nominees placed in five. This is a very strong showing, and we are looking The ban has been put in place to ensure modern electronic equipment now aboard forward to seeing several DUHOS, (the ceremonial stool of the Lucayan chief-Ca- that the stock of Nassau grouper will be fishing boats. It is successful spawning that cique) brought to us as a result. There are three finalists in each division and in the maintained at a level which can be fished will increase our number of grouper to keep areas of Sports and Leisure and Handicraft we received two of the three finalists. commercially. The grouper is a very popu- it as a viable resource for the future. Those nominees who are finalists with the categories are lar fish and winter is the time of year when The Minister of Agriculture and Fisher- David and Kathy Ralph Sports and Leisure Regatta Time in Abaco fishermen rely on that catch. However, ies, the Hon. V. Alfred Gray, made this Brendal Stevens Sports and Leisure Brendal’s Dive Center throughout the Caribbean the grouper has announcement on the advice of scientists Johnny Roberts Special Award Nipper’s Bar & Grill been fished out to the point that scientists who had stated that if the season was not Peter Johnston Creative Arts Pete’s Pub & Gallery do not know if they will ever come back to closed during the time of spawning, “in the Joseph Albury Handicraft Joe’s Studio & Emporium levels that they can be fished commercially. not-too-distant future we will have no grou- Harriet Thompson McDonald Handicraft Artorginal (Basket Lady) At present, the grouper numbers in The per to harvest.” Lynn Johnson Hotelier of the Year Green Turtle Club Bahamas are still good. Scientists predict The government urges all Bahamians to abide The Cacique Awards banquet will be hosted in Freeport, Grand Bahama, on January 28, that grouper in this country will be fished by the law and help protect this valuable re- 2005. We celebrate the recognition of our nominees and anticipate their success as finalists. out unless measures such as this ban are source for future generations to enjoy.

UNITED ABACO SHIPPING COMPANY We wish all of our valued customers A Very Merry Christmas & A Wonderful New Year! We appreciate your patience & understanding during this after-storm reconstruction period.

Weekly freight between W. Palm Beach, Nassau, & Marsh Harbour General Cargo, 20 & 40 ft. Containers, Drive-on Stern Ramp 20 ft. Refrigerated Containers Specify M/V DUKE OF TOPSAIL In Abaco Call (242) 367-2091, Fax (242) 367-2235 or call on VHF ch. 16 P.O. Box AB 20737, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas In USA call Palm Beach Steamship Company at (561) 844-5387 Warehouse A 2nd door, 158 “B” East Port Road, Riviera Beach, Fl 33404

Sunday • Depart Marsh Harbour Wednesday • Depart Marsh Harbour Monday • Arrive Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Arrive Arawak Cay, Nassau Monday • Depart Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Depart Arawak Cay, Nassau Tuesday • Arrive Marsh Harbour Friday • Arrive Marsh Harbour

Weekly freight between W. Palm Beach, Nassau, & Marsh Harbour General Cargo, 20 & 40 ft. Containers, Drive-on Stern Ramp 20 ft. Refrigerated Containers Specify M/V DUKE OF TOPSAIL Sailing Schedule Sunday • Depart Marsh Harbour Wednesday • Depart Marsh Harbour Monday • Arrive Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Arrive Arawak Cay, Nassau Monday • Depart Port of Palm Beach Thursday • Depart Arawak Cay, Nassau Tuesday • Arrive Marsh Harbour Friday • Arrive Marsh Harbour In Abaco Call (242) 367-2091, Fax (242) 367-2235 or call on VHF ch. 16 P.O. Box AB 20737, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas UNITED ABACO SHIPPING COMPANY In USA call Palm Beach Steamship Company at (561) 844-5387 Office located above B&D Marine at the traffic light Warehouse A 2nd door, 158 “B” East Port Road, Riviera Beach, Fl 33404 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 3 DAMIANOS REALTY COMPANY EXCEPTIONAL LISTINGS SINCE 1945

HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “GAZEBO VILLAS” HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “TOP OF THE WORLD” NEAR MAN O’ WAR CAY DICKIES CAY  Internet Ref. #2509  Internet Ref. #2584  Internet Ref. #2288  Two Waterfront villas in NEW LISTING  Fully furnished Loyalist-  Traditional island retreat Hope Town Village style 2 bed 2 bath cottage  3 bed 3 ensuite baths  Each with 2 bed 2 baths upstairs & with covered porch  Spacious open floor plan spacious living areas downstairs  Large lot with ocean view  Warm polished pine interior  Short walk to white sand beach  2nd floor framed out for with exposed beams  Fully furnished, R/O water system Master suite or 1 bed  Hardwood floors  Back-up generator, laundry bldg. studio with separate  100 foot dock with  Professionally landscaped entrance 10,000 lb. boatlift,  Excellent rental history  Ground floor storage covered roof & electricity $875,000 each Villa $360,000 Reduced $1,100,000 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “C-DREAMS” HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “NOR’EASTER 1” NEAR MARSH HARBOUR SPACIOUS PROPERTY  Internet Ref. #2424  Internet Ref. #1945  Internet Ref. #1292  Very spacious 3b/3b home  2 bed 2 bath 1,000 sq.’  Elevated 3,047 sq. ft. home with ocean view in private  Great rental history  3 bedrooms 3 baths North End Elbow Cay  Seaviews & steps away from  Private courtyard entrance  5 minutes to Hope Town beautiful ocean beach - spacious lot  Double garage  2 minute walk to the most  Furnished & dock access  Enclosed 1.4 acre property beautiful beach on the island $425,000  Attractive landscaping  Newly built in 2000 with Jane Patterson: 242-366-0569  Storage building vaulted ceil- “NOR’EASTER 2” (Ref. Was $255,000 ings, central a/c & garage #2427) ReducedReducedReduced $$$175175175,000,000,000  PRICED TO SELL Fractional ownership for Motivated Seller Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY TAMARIND HILL HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “HONEYMOON VILLA” MARSH HARBOUR IN THE HEART OF TOWN  Internet Ref. #2518  Internet Ref. #2291  Internet Ref. #1707  Beautiful 2b/ 2b home with  2b/2b Loyalist style cottage  Investment opportunity 1 bedroom apartment and one in the heart of Hope Town,  Commercial building acre of land in very private 50 paces from sandy beach  1,800 sq. ft. downstairs LucayosSubdivision  Professionally decorated office/shop space  Awesome view of the & landscaped  Two upstairs 1 bed 1 bath Sea of Abaco  Central a/c, outdoor hot tub, unfurnished apartments  Community dock steps away watermaker, & laundry room  Central A/C  Fully landscaped and furnished  Built in 2001  Walk-in traffic  Large storage shed & car port  Excellent rental history  Great rental history $1,200,000 $695,000 $440,000 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “TILLOO CUT” TREASURE CAY CHARMING FAMILY BAHAMA PALM SHORES SOUTH OF MARSH HARBOUR  Internet Ref. #1671 HOME  Internet Ref. #2322 EXCLUSIVE  Dorros Cove Subdivision NEW LISTING  Internet Ref. #2557  2 bed 2.5 bath main house  3 bed 2 bath 1700 sq. ft.  3 bed 2 bath residence  Wrap around verandahs traditional island home  1,800 sq. ft. living space  1b/1b furnished rental cottage  Fireplace and A/C  Sunken living room  20 kw Generator  Almost 1 acre landscaped  Two central a/c units   100 ft. x 150 ft. property  Panoramic ocean view Cable TV & laundry room  MINUTES WALK TO  Private dock slip  Beautiful enclosed landscaped 8 MILE BEACH  Fully furnished 80’ x 140’ lot, large fruit trees  PRICE REDUCED  Excellent value  Adjacent vacant 80’ x 140’  MOTIVATED SELLER Reduced $878,000 lot - priced separately NEW PRICE $355,000 Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 Stan Sawyer: 242-365-8198 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY “TAHITI HAI” HOPE TOWN/ELBOW CAY NORTH ABACO  Internet Ref. #1640  Island style 2 bed 2.5 bath  WATERFRONT - Large 110’  Dorros Cove Subdivision home. Two storey with covered x 200’ lot with partially completed  Newly renovated 4b/2b porch & balcony. Cozy V-joint 40’ x 36’ home. Breathtaking  Central A/C cypress interior, open living/dining ocean views overlooking  Wrap around porch rooms, rear wood deck. Community Ambergris Cay and Bonefish dock. Asking $399,500. #1828 Cay. Asking $120,000. #2383  Sea to sea views Jane Patterson: 242-366-0035 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046  Separate gardener’s apt.  1/2 Acre & dock access LUBBER QUARTERS CHEROKEE  Near Tahiti Beach  Charming fully furnished 2  Nestled in the hills, is this cozy Price Reduced bed 2 bath home. Central A/C 2 bed 1 bath cottage. Fully $895,000 and stainless steel kitchen furnished, 10,000 gal. watertank. Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 appliances. Ground floor studio One acre of prime property. apartment with kitchen & bath. Deeded beach access, elevations Located 200’ from sandy beach. in the area 100’ plus. Motivated Asking $385,000. #2425 Laurie owners. $375,000. Ref. #2246 We wish our community, Schreiner: 242-366-3143 Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 clients and friends a BUILDING SITES joyous holiday season! HOPE TOWN/ ELBOW CAY  BUILD YOUR VACATION HOME! - 135’ x 165’ lot - $145,000. Int. Ref. #2499 HOPE TOWN POINT SUBDIVISION Lot #54 - This sandy ocean front lot is the least GREEN TURTLE CAY DAMIANOS REALTY - ABACO expensive buildable ocean front lot on Elbow Cay.  NEAR THE BEACH - Excellent 312’ x 209’ corner lot 100’ from Coco Bay Beach. Located almost at the tip of the northern end of Elbow Utilities available. $350,000. Internet Ref. #2580 Call Stan Sawyer: 242-365-8198 Cay in an established quiet community. The lot has HOPE TOWN & ELBOW CAY 120 feet of protected water frontage in a small cove, making this an excellent spot for NORTH ABACO Kerry Sullivan swimming all year round. An excellent property for investment or to build your dream  WATERFRONT - Large 110’ x 200’ residential lot. $41,000. Internet Ref. #2384 Tel: 242-366-0040 Fax: 242-366-0164 home. $475,000. Internet Ref. #2279 Call Kerry Sullivan: 242-366-0040 [email protected]  DORROS COVE - Lot #13 with dock slip and Atlantic views. Walk to Tahiti Beach. MARSH HARBOUR $250,000. Internet Ref. #2344.  ROYAL HARBOUR - Harbourfront lot in private gated community, close to town,  HOPE TOWN POINT SUBDVISION - Lot #33 - near the ocean, minutes from restaurants and shops. Capabilities of dock installation. $305,000. Int. Ref. #1432 LUBBERS QUARTERS & TILLOO bayside and dock access - $149,000. Internet Ref. #1876.  GREAT ABACO CLUB - Canal lot #8 with unobstructed view of the Sea of Abaco. CAY Excellent building site. $299,000. Internet Ref. #2102 Laurie Schreiner LUBBERS QUARTERS  NEW LISTING - COMMERCIAL - Located in town near the Government Dock, Tel: 242-366-3143 Fax: 242-366-3143  JACK’S JUNGLE - High elevation, waterfront and interior lots. Lush preserve this 6,525 sq. ft. lot has great investment potential. $75,000. Internet Ref. #2513 [email protected] surrounding many of the lots. Each lot comes with private slip at the dock. Starting  MULTI-FAMILY - Elevated property close to town; quiet area. $38,000. Ref. #1704 MARSH HARBOUR - OFFICE at $80,000. Call Laurie Schreiner: (242) 366-3143.  GREAT CISTERN (NORTH OF MARSH HARBOUR) - Quiet residential area Donna Darville  LUBBERS QUARTERS - Waterfront lots starting at $140,000. with 15 - 20 homes. Ready to build 32,014 sq. ft. lot. $47,000. Internet Ref. #2353 Tel: 242-367-5046 Fax: 242-367-5045  LUBBERS QUARTERS - Interior lots starting from $52,500.  30 MILES SOUTH OF MARSH HARBOUR - 30 Acre development with 1,000 ft. sandy beachfront. Beachfront lots from $70,000. Interior lots from $20,000. #2187 [email protected] TILLOO CAY  TILLOO BEACH SUBDIVISION - Hillside interior lots with shared dock starting CHEROKEE SOUND ELBOW CAY PROPERTIES at $85,000. One lot left with deep water for private dock - $197,500. Int. Ref. #1836.  YELLOWWOOD AREA - 11,250 sq. ft. lot with 80’ elevations, breathtaking views Jane Patterson  TILLOO CAY - SEA TO SEA - 3 3/4 acres - $715,000. Int. Ref. #1884 of Winding Bay Beach & the Atlantic Ocean. $60,000. Internet Ref. #2113  NEAR WINDING BAY - Private community, elevations up to 100’, great ocean views, Tel: 242-366-0035 Fax: 242-366-0569 GUANA CAY small craft accommodation, offshore deep-sea fishing. One acre oceanfront lots $610,000. [email protected]  BEACHFRONT LOT - 100’ x 150’ - $365,000. Internet Ref. #2446 Lots from $145,000. Internet Ref. #2131. Call Donna Darville: 242-367-5046 www.damianos.com Page 4 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 News of the Cays

Hope Town the social atmosphere of this very pleasant 2005. Expect the same good food and fun been posted on the Abaco message board yearly event. and remember that Guy Fawkes is a British asking for music teachers. There have been Arts and Crafts Fair Green Turtle Cay tradition so expect that it will rain and bring a few responses and the band is on its way. Jennifer Hudson your umbrella! Mr. Taylor from Grand Bahama has been The fifth annual Arts and Crafts Fair was By Annabelle Cross working with the children on Saturdays and The summer is over and with it the end A Marching Band held on November 26th at the Hope Town Is Being Formed the band impressed the crowd at the school Harbour Lodge. The show was well at- of hurricane season. Here on Green Turtle fair when it played Majesty. It is hoped that Green Turtle Cay had a newly formed tended with a steady flow of visitors Cay efforts are being made to get back to the band will be ready to perform at the marching band. It was the dream of Floyd throughout the day. The Tropical Christ- normal after damages caused by Frances Island Roots Heritage Festival next May. Johnson to form a brass band. With the help mas décor lent a festive atmosphere to the and Jeanne. The trees are all green again They are also learning the discipline and of Mr. and Mrs. James Saunders more than gathering and local residents, tourists and and homes are repaired and painted. The drills of a marching band. 50 wind instruments - trumpets, saxo- second home owners all enjoyed renewing businesses in town are all open and Green School News Turtle Club had its reopening in early No- phones, flutes, clarinets and trombones - acquaintances whilst enjoying the exhibits. The PTA of Amy Roberts Primary The balance was more heavily weighted vember. The Bluff House Hotel had a lot are here for band members. The children of damage and will reopen this month. are eager to learn and it seems that more this year on the side of crafts rather than Please see Cays Page 24 fine art and there was a noticeable absence However, their Jolly Roger Restaurant is instruments will be needed. A message has of some of the popular local artists. Those already open. artists who did show were Kim Rody, Guy Fawkes Was a Success Brigitte Bowyer, Dr. Herman Schadt and After two months of hurricane stress, the Rita Passeri. community came out for a night of fun at Crafts were exhibited by Marlee Mason the second Guy Fawkes Family Fun Night Best WishesWishesBest (Silver Moon Designs)-Handcrafted on November 5. It was in 2003 that the jewellery, Ann Schadt- Jib art, embroidery Island Roots Heritage Festival Committee and bags, Kent LeBoutillier- copper and decided to revive what had been a tradition for the Holidays shell mobiles and stick and twig ornaments, on Green Turtle Cay. Not knowing what Tuppy Weatherford-photography, and a kind of turnout to expect, the committee new artisan to the scene, Darrell Cole, who planned for a small crowd. The local sup- & throughout the exhibited wood furniture and an unusual port was overwhelming and a group came blending of dried leaves and grasses on a from other Abaco communities! tie dyed background. The Every Child This year the committee planned for a New YYNew earearear Counts School once again had a stall sell- bigger crowd, hoping everyone was ready ing various attractive Christmas decorations to have some fun. Again this year the event painted and decorated by the students. The was well attended with a bigger group com- stall was manned by two volunteer helpers. ing over on the ferry. The local fire depart- FrFrFrederik FFederik . Gottlieb and Co. It was hoped that two students would be ment joined the Heritage Festival Commit- able to be there to assist but were not able tee to cook burgers and oversee the build- to attend as it was a wine and cheese affair. ing and burning of the bonfire. A hay ride Chester Thompson was present signing cop- was the highlight for the children. The Counsel & Attorneys ies of his book, The Fledgling. “guys” were danced, judged and carried Visitors to the fair enjoyed a copious off to the bonfire. The event was a huge Notaries Public supply of wine and cheese which added to success and has the committee planning for

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© 2004 Creative Relations Bank. Christmas etings Greetings “Leader in Personal Banking Services” ChriChristmas t www.combankltd.com Page 6 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Central Abaco News Local Stores Hold elaborately dressed trees, one-of-a-kind Marsh Harbour, Abaco Branch, which has Commonwealth Bank become the leading Christmas wreaths and floral arrangements, been the recipient of the ‘Small Branch of bank in the Bahamas and with the contin- Christmas Open House exquisite porcelain dolls, comfy blankets the Year’ award for the past two years, ued support of our customers we will con- By Portia Jonsson and quilts, a large array of candles and other joined with all other branches of Common- tinue as the leader in personal banking ser- Christmas music filled the air in Memo- decorative items. Much of the merchandise wealth Bank throughout Nassau, Freeport vices. We are always searching for ways in rial Plaza on the evening of November 26th on display was marked SOLD which indi- and Lucaya to celebrate Customer Service which to better meet the needs of our cus- as patrons walked from store to store dur- cates that persons are definitely not waiting Week. At the front door customers were tomers and provide satisfaction.” ing the Annual Open House of Buds N for the last minute. met by members of the executive staff and Each day of the week Branch Manager, Blooms, Simcoe Jewellers and The Travel Christmas time like any other time is management who welcomed them with a Mr. Lyndon Davis, and Assistant Branch Spot. great for travel and the Travel Spot is the warm handshake. On hand on Monday was Manager, Mrs. Jacqueline Estevez, were These open houses gave shoppers the place to go if you want to visit family and Mrs. Charlene Paul, Vice President of Op- on hand to greet their customers. As an- opportunity to avoid the Christmas rush and friends many miles away. Loads of travel erations in Nassau. other means of saying “thank you,” the bank shop early for gifts or just browse the as- brochures to hot spots and favourite places “We are here to let the customers know provided fresh donuts and gifts of choco- sortment of merchandise for all their holi- lined the desks. I was surprised to see that that we appreciate their business and reaf- day gift giving and decorative needs. they also carried a huge selection of lug- firm our commitment to them,” stated Mrs. Please see Central Page 26 Despite being burglarized on September gage, backpacks and handbags. So, if lug- Paul. “The Bahamian public has helped 13th when the shop was “picked clean,” gage is on your gift list this year, then check Simcoe Jewellers is fully stocked and ready out the Travel Spot. to welcome Christmas shoppers. A won- The evening was enjoyed by all and a TREASURE CAY derful display of beautiful rings, necklaces, great way in get everyone in the holiday HOTEL RESORT & MARINA bracelets and earrings sparkled brightly spirit. under the store’s holiday lights. Store Commonwealth Bank owner, Mr. Derek Albury, seemed happy to be doing what he does best as he chatted Customer Appreciation Week Resort Features: with customers and holiday well wishers. By Jennifer Hudson •Spectacular 3 -mile beach Buds N Blooms is “jam packed” with During the week of December 6 -10 cus- •Championship golf course tomers at Commonwealth Bank were everything you need for your holiday deco- •Marina-view restaurant & bar greeted with an extra warm welcome. The rating needs. Shoppers were greeted with •Pool, tennis, watersports •150-slip full-service marina •Diving, snorkeling & dive shop •Boat rentals, charters & guides •Hotel rooms, 2 or 3 BR suites www.treasurecay.com Treasure Cay Road (exit off Bootle Hwy)

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Christmas Message Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham Member of Parliament for North Abaco December, 2004

extend warmest wishes for a blessed Christmas as we commemorate and celebrateI the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. This special, happy time of the year is for Christians everywhere as we recall the message of love, charity and forgiveness which was the essence of Our Lord’s Ministry while He was here on earth.

That message is especially significant for the residents of Abaco this year following the double blow of two hurricanes, within weeks of each other, this September. We are most especially grateful that, notwithstanding the extensive damage to property, schools, public docks, churches and infrastructure generally on our island, none suffered serious physical injury.

I believe that we have all been heartened by the tremendous outpouring of love and support of family and neighbours who came to the rescue and aid of those most severely affected by the storms. The unselfishness of Bahamian citizens and companies, and of international persons and companies resident in The Bahamas, in offering material, financial and personal support to the people of Abaco will long be remembered with gratefulness by us all.

I want particularly to thank those generous members of the private sector in New Providence and elsewhere who heeded my requests for assistance for the people of North Abaco in the aftermath of the storms. It was through their generosity that we were able to provide felt, shingles, plywood and other roofing materials to effect the timely repair and reconstruction of all damaged roofs at Grand Cay, and to supply fel, and shingles for damaged roofs in Crown Haven, Fox Town, Mount Hope, Wood Cay, Cedar Harbour, Cooper’s Town, Fire Road , Blackwood, Treasure Cay, Murphy Town and Dundas Town.

I acknowledge and thank Local Government Chief Councillors, George Russell (Grand Cay), Steve Pedican (North Abaco) and Cay Mills (Central Abaco) Chairpersons and Members of Local Government Authorities, Administrator Donald Cash, Coordinator Jack Thompson, Grand Cay (Roosevelt Curry, Walker’s Cay Club, BEC, Batelco and Coordinator Melvin Seymour), Agatha Russell (Crown Haven), Millie McIntosh (Fox Town), Leon Pinder (Mount Hope), John McIntosh (Wood Cay), Samuel Mills (Cedar Harbour), Everette Bootle (Cooper’s Town) O’Donald McIntosh (Fire Road), Donald Cornish (Blackwood), Silbert Mills (Dundas Town and Murphy Town), Jack Albury & Albury’s Trucking, Standard Hardware, NEMA, International Rescue, Robert Carron (The Tribune), all civil servants, Ministers of Religion, Community Leaders, Radio Abaco, The Abaconian and all others who contributed to our hurricane restoration.

In The Bahamas, as around the Christian world, the Christmas season is time for togetherness with family and friends; and a time to welcome, into our homes and hearts, those who may be alone for whatever reason. I feel certain that the generosity of spirit, so much a part of the Bahamian character, will continue to flourish this year as families throughout our land share with friends and neighbours but also with the less fortunate, be they the aged, needy children, shut-ins or the infirm.

In everything we do, we must always remember to give thanks to God for His many blessings. In The Bahamas we are, indeed, richly blessed. Notwithstanding the challenges which confront us, our country is still a most beautiful and pleasant place to call home.

I wish all of you a blessed, peaceful and safe Christma; and the joy that Christ came to bring to the whole world, may it be yours.

Hubert A. Ingraham PC, MP, JP Page 8 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 The Editor Says . . . Let Christmas Relieve Our Stress amount of freight is cleared and taken to now. Employees are often in the envious for. We give thanks to God for sparing our businesses and job sites. position of being offered more money to lives and for allowing us the opportunity to Building materials are in short supply in switch jobs. This puts business owners and rebuild and grow stronger. the States as the demand throughout the managers in the difficult position of bal- We give thanks to those Abaconians (resi- Caribbean and Florida has put the U.S. ancing wages to job demands and subse- dents and visitors) and supporters from our suppliers and manufacturers working over- quent costs to customers and clients. neighboring islands and countries who time to fill the orders. We must remember Added to these problems are the needs rolled up their sleeves, dug deep into their that it is not just Abaco and Grand Bahama of everyone for time to be with their fami- pockets, opened their businesses and gave with their storm reconstruction problems but lies, to participate in church, school and food, shelter, clothing and money to those also a substantial segment of the Caribbean other social activities while dealing with who were left with damaged or destroyed competing with Florida for attention. This problems at the work place. homes and lives. translates into more stress for our business Personal conflicts come from balancing We thank God for helping us see those community as customers strive to have their work demands with the Christmas season who are in greater need than we are. In the needs met. of brotherhood, love, family values and spirit of Christmas, now is the time to ex- We have been told of a used car recently prominent church activity. tend a hand to those among us who are poor, Dave bought in Florida which got lost in deliv- It is now appropriate to take time to be old, sick, or on the margins of society. Ralph ery here. It was located several weeks later with family and celebrate the Christmas Above all, we give thanks for the Babe in one of the many shipping containers season as it was originally intended. That of Bethlehem, who came into this world to We anticipate the Christmas season as stacked up at the port in Marsh Harbour. in itself will relieve stress and will help live an exemplary life, then died for us all. the final and most extravagant holiday of This illustrates one of the problems the ship- people return to work in the New Year with His love was the greatest of all. the year. There is typically a month of pre- ping companies, Customs and the customs vigor and a renewed spirit. Now is the time for us to give love and Christmas celebrations, music and school brokers have in keeping up with the mas- We would suggest that there are many support to our fellow man. This is the true programs, church services, parties and other sive amounts of freight being handled. The areas in our lives that we can be thankful spirit of Christmas. events wanting our attention. brokers and Customs staff must addition- This year our patience and good cheer have ally separate and keep track of the duty free been tempered by two damaging hurricanes items allowed for storm reconstruction. and their lingering effects. They put our busi- Managers staff their businesses for a cer- Viewpoint ness community and residents under a lot of tain level of activity. Bursts of excess ac- stress for a wide variety of reasons. tivity can be accepted by harder work and Our normally exuberant economy has longer hours with the knowledge that things No Lights This Year will soon be back to normal. been fueled even more by the hurricanes, By Portia Jonsson However, for many businesses the Nassau newspapers for its elaborate display giving some segments more business than The holiday season brightens the dark- present excess activity has meant weeks and of lights and decorations. Mr. Pinder also they can handle while others are still strug- est time of year with parties and gifts to months of long hours and late nights with played the part of Santa in the past by hand- gling with recovery. They are all manag- warm the heart and twinkling lights to cheer more weeks and months to come without ing out toys and gifts to children who ing but only with long stressful days. the soul. significant relief. That is stressful under any stopped by. The storms were good for our construc- Holiday glimmer does not stop at the definition. But even though the house is not deco- tion industry as those businesses are Christmas tree. Decorating the outside of The personal demands of everyone in the rated, the Christmas spirit still lives on and swamped with work. They were operating the house with strings of lights is as much a work force must also be considered. Indi- the furniture store is a representation of this. at near full capacity before the storms, sat- tradition as Junkanoo. vidually, they have their own reconstruc- Huge inflatable Christmas Winnie the Pooh isfying the demands of the booming Abaco For many years Ross Pinder has been tion problems with leaking roofs and house characters along with Santa and his rein- economy. Now they are in overload mode. putting lights on his house, a lot of lights. repairs. Then there is appliance, carpet and deer adorn the lawn. It brings out the oohs Activity is overwhelming for other busi- People from all over the island came to see furniture replacement While giving their and aahs from all the little ones and the not nesses as well. Shipping companies have the show. This year the familiar holidays employer their attention, they are squeez- so little ones. doubled their schedules, attempting to bring lights and decorations are not there. The ing in their own needs. This year the familiar lights will be all the construction materials and holiday house has a fresh coat of paint but no lights. Good employees were scarce before the missed, but hopefully they are not gone merchandise to Abaco. In turn, this has led The Pinder’s house, located behind storms and the labour market is even tighter forever. to confusion at the docks as the massive Bella’s Furniture, has been featured in Viewpoint All I Want for Christmas By Jennifer Hudson actually came on for one day after the first My special Christmas song this year is hurricane only to be blown away again THE All I Want for Christmas Is a TELEPHONE, FOLLOWING DAY by Jeanne. sung to the tune of All I Want for Christmas Many people are suffering not only from Is My Two Front Teeth. I am hoping that if the inconvenience of just not having a phone I sing it enough times and with enough feel- but because they rely on the telephone for ing, Santa may just grant my wish! I think, their businesses and cannot be contacted by though that it may be more effective if all clients from abroad. the residents of Murphy Town and Great Even though we have not had service for Cistern go down and sing it outside the months, we are still having to pay telephone Batelco Manager’s office! rental every month. We all hope Batelco What a wonderful gift it would be to re- will have some healthy refunds for us to ceive telephone service for Christmas. I help pay the large cell phone bills which wonder if any of the people at Batelco in have been running up over the past four positions of responsibility live in either of months. these areas and know what it is like to be PLEASE, Batelco, can you have tele- without a telephone for FOUR MONTHS, phone service for us soon or at least let us ever since Hurricane Francis. My telephone know when we can expect it?

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In fact, some managers stayed in the new owners of Albury’s Ferry for the than Boat Harbor Marina. Have you ever out for who is paying them so their envi- shelters for more than 15 days during the rate increase, myself included. What seen Boat Harbor Marina full? How do they ronmental team is naturally going to be month of September. about the school children? What about expect to fill a 240-slip marina? And when biased. In the article which I refer to, it is al- the workers who don’t make that much they do, what effect will it have on Joe’s I run a dive company here on Guana leged that some of the people who took to start with! There is a rumour that there Creek Cay and we have tourists who come here refuge at the Central Abaco Primary will be an even further increase. Will a 3) They have approved a golf course all the time just to see the reef. They can School “vandalized” and “broke into” tourist family of four travel to Hope which is basically a death sentence for the play golf anywhere. Let them go to Trea- rooms and/or sections of the building. Town, Man-O-War or Guana Cay if it reef that lies offshore of Bakers Bay. Why sure Cay to play. We have to preserve Under normal circumstances, when the costs them $80 or $120 transport alone, can they not use the Treasure Cay golf our reefs for future generations . instruction is given to open a shelter, the without lunch, drinks or entertainment? course which is a 20-minute ferry ride Troy D. Albury assigned team is alerted and told when to This is an even more serious matter away? Great Guana Cay report. After Frances there were unin- because Albury’s Ferry has a monopoly The PLP said that the FNM was selling Shelter formed allegations made. So with the on this form of public transportation. If out the country. That was their platform in approach of Jeanne, I sought to go over you would like to voice your opinion, the election. Well, at least, they were sell- Management Replies a pre-occupancy checklist with school au- speak now or hold your peace: The Min- ing it and not GIVING it away! Dear Abaconian: thorities but this was declined. Thus there ister in charge is: Aubrey Clarke I am writing to share some facts con- was no joint agreement as to the state or The Hon Glenys Hanna Martin No Golf Course and cerning a matter raised in an article that condition of the classrooms and facilities. Minister of Transport appeared in the November 15 issue. I I assigned Mrs. Barbara Johnson as Phone: 242-394-0445 Marina for Guana serve as the chairman of the Shelters Sub- manager and Mrs. Regina Kennedy as her Fax: 242-394-5920 Dear Editor, committee of the Central Abaco Disas- deputy. When a new shelter needed to be Email: [email protected] It is with great regret that I have ter Preparedness Committee. In addition opened, Mrs. Johnson was re-assigned A very unhappy customer learned that the Prime Minister has given to inspecting structures which may be and Mrs. Kennedy became the shelter Against Proposed his go ahead to the massive project pro- designated as emergency shelters, train- manager. We forged ahead and weath- posed at Bakers Bay, Great Guana Cay, ing shelter management teams (all vol- ered the storm. Development Abaco. unteers as I am), I also assign teams to Dear Editor, Surely this project can be downsized a shelters to the various approved/official Please see Letters Page 20 Thank me you for allowing me a small little in order to protect our environment. amount of space to voice my opinions on The golf course and proposed marina are the proposed development on the north end definitely an environmental disaster wait- of Bakers Bay, Great Guana Cay, Abaco. ing to happen. Why on earth do they need Three meetings were conducted in Guana a 240-slip marina? This is almost double Cay with reference to the proposed devel- the slips at Boat Harbour or Treasure opment at the north end. All were held with Cay. Both of these marinas have trouble less than 24 hours notice and then the final filling their slips as it is. With the prox- meeting was cancelled without any reason imity of the marina to Joe’s Creek, a sen- given. I personally attended all those meet- sitive environmental ecosystem, what is ings and there was nothing less than total to become of our bird and fish life. This disapproval of the entire project. We were impact will be significant and it definitely told by government officials that this was will not be positive. in the early planning stages and that they The effect of the golf course, however, were here to get our opinions. All of a sud- will make this environmental damage ap- den the Prime Minister stands up and says pear insignificant. I have swapped a few the project has been approved and this is E-mails with the developers and they why Abaco does not need any hurricane claim that they can fertilize and water this relief! golf course without any damage to the In any event, reaction was lukewarm at surrounding reefs and mangroves. I find best but there were definitely three points this hard to believe. If you have ever vis- that were without question: ited this area you will note that the reef 1) Crown Land was to be reserved for is within 150 feet of the shore in some the use of generations to come - NOT to be places. How will they prevent fertilizer given away. and fresh water runoff from contaminat- 2) Joe’s Creek was to be left intact so as ing the sensitive coral reefs that are a not to destroy the fragile environmental stone’s throw away from the 18th hole. ecosystem that existed there. When it rains hard here on Guana Cay, 3) The golf course was not a good idea you can watch the dirt that accumulates because of the impact that fertilizer and on the street running down to the water. watering would have on the reef that lies So how are they going to stop this fertil- less than 150 feet off shore. izer from draining down or leeching So what do you think our elected offi- down to the reef. Not to mention the tre- cials did after asking for our opinion? mendous runoff when they begin dredg- 1) They GAVE away 43 acres on Guana ing the marina. There is a golf course in and Gumelemi cay (six acres) for a total of Treasure Cay which is six miles away. 49 acres. This was Crown Land that should Why not use this one? be reserved for our children. Incidentally, I hope that if the government allows

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NO! But even now, when the children recited their Bible verses the school over two weekends. This was a when Batelco can’t seem to get us a bill on and sang their hymns with an added selec- Fast Ferry Suspends Service spur-of-the-moment idea that proved to be time, we are expected to go to them and tion of bells in keeping with the holiday Bahamas Ferries would like to advise the very successful. A big thank you to Camile ask what we owe and pay them before their season. Parents and grandparents, friends public that effective January 4th, 2005, our and to the ladies who supplied her with the deadline date. This can be a real hardship and neighbours came out for the evening’s Sandy Point Abaco service will be tempo- fixins. These much needed funds will pay on those without transportation to get to their ceremony and the children did a fine job. rarily interrupted until March 2005. some outstanding bills and hopefully repair office. Once again phones are being turned Refreshments were served immediately af- We are in the process of restructuring the school bathrooms which always seem off. Why? Please tell me why the customer terwards. If you didn’t attend, you missed our organization and upgrading our fleet to to be breaking down. Thanks again to the is expected to pay bills we haven’t received. something truly unforgettable. Well done, better meet the changing needs of the com- people of Cherokee, Yellowwood and Little Why can’t they cut us a little slack before kids. munities which we serve. Harbour as well as Marsh Harbour and the cutting us off. Can’t they pull up a Christmas Is Coming Over the next three months we will be surrounding settlements and cays. customer’s file and see that we have been I am told that the schoolchildren will be upgrading the passenger capacity and ac- Public Bathrooms loyal paying customers for years. There is joining the strolling carolers to sing to the commodations of the M/V Sealink to be The building is completed for the public no place else for us to go so we have not shut-ins the week before Christmas. We consistent with the M/V Seawind and the bathrooms, the fixtures are in place, but alternative but to continue wait, to use their have also learned there will be no school M/V Bo Hengy. Additionally, we will be still they are NOT open to the public yet. services, to pay our bills (and their sala- play this year as their work schedule is a reorganizing our terminal facilities to pro- We are told that the holdup is because a ries) for many years to come. We’re not bit hectic lately as the students catch up on vide a greater degree of comfort and con- new and separate septic tank has to be dug. asking for something for nothing, just a little the time lost during the hurricanes. All other venience for our passenger and freight cus- It is a shame that this major construction respect. Come on, Batelco, we need each plans remain the same with a school party tomers. problem was not foreseen when the build- other. Lighten up! the last day before the Christmas break. We understand the impact this will have ing was being erected. How long must we Kid’s Korner Holds Santa is due to arrive at the community tree on the community of Sandy Point, but we wait? It has already been three months. Awards Night just about 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Here’s found it necessary to standardize the level What good are public restrooms if they can’t hoping everyone has a very Merry Christ- of service and comfort our customers re- December 12 at Epworth Methodist be used. Church held its Awards and Presentation mas! ceive whether traveling on Seawind or Batelco Strikes Again Sealink into Sandy Point, Abaco. Night. You were a better person that I if After being hit recently with two major We thank you for your support and un- you didn’t get a lump in your throat and a Please see South Page 28 storms, we, the paying public, being one derstanding as we continue to invest in pro- great thrill of pride rise up in your chest of the last areas to see the repairmen from viding the best possible marine transporta- Batelco, patiently waited for our telephone tion experience to all of our customers services to be restored while Batelco’s work- throughout the Bahamas. NIPPERS men were busy elsewhere. Even when many BEACH BAR Cherokee Sound of us were without service for well over a & GRILL By Lee Pinder month, where were we going? There is no on Guana Cay Fund Raising Results competition. And even though we were Serving Once again we would like to thank ev- without phone service, we were still ex- Lunch & Dinner eryone who came to our Doll Show last pected to pay for something we weren’t month. We are happy to report that our ef- getting. Many are still struggling with other Pig Roast forts raised $480 for the Cherokee Primary more pressing problems and desperately Every Sunday School. We have been told that a few la- need their phones for their businesses or to dies held a pie auction at Little Harbour keep in touch with family who are far away. ABACO INN New Year’s Eve Bash December 31st, 2004 Abaco Inn respectfully requests your presence for the celebration of the New Year, December 31st. Dress Code: Semi-Formal APPETIZERAPPETIZERAPPETIZER Sesame Seared Tuna with a wasabi cream sauce Jacksonville Portabella Bruschetta with a rosemary aioli • - Daily Service - SOUPSOUPSOUP Marsh Harbour Lentil Soup with Andouille Sausage or Treasure Cay Lobster Bisque Freeport SALADSALADSALADSSS Daytona Beach Salad of mixed greens, goat cheese, spicy pecans, Melbourne cucumber and tomatoes with a papaya vinaigrette Orlando Intl. ENTREESENTREESENTREES Jacksonville Sirloin OscarOscarSirloin Seasoned and cooked to your liking and topped with fresh asparagus & crab meat topped with bearnaise sauce Shrimp TTShrimp erereresaesaesa Sauteed Shrimp served with a lobster & shrimp tortellacci in a roasted red pepper and pesto cream sauce Roasted Rack of Lamb Oven roast, seasoned with fresh herbs served with a mint Dijon sauce Baked StufStufBaked fed LobsterLobsterfed Fresh local lobster with a seafood seasoned bread crumb stuffing Grilled Salmon Filet Filet of Salmon topped with capers, red onions, diced tomatoes with a dill and white wine sauce Regardless of the destination, Please Call Us DESSERDESSERDESSERTSTSTS Today to quote Your Next Trip at: Chocolate Franjelico Cheese Cake Pecan Bourbon Creme Brulee 1-242-367-4852 or 1-242-365-8852 Coffee & Tea (Marsh Harbour Terminal) (Treasure Cay Terminal) 1-800-852-0275 (U.S. Only) $150.00 per person (gratuity not included) - Reservations Required (386) 423-1773 • Fax (386) 423-1774 Happy New Year! E-mail: [email protected] www.vpj.com CHECK OUR WEBSITE BEFORE YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 11 Santa Visited Christmas Festival By Portia Jonsson Festival this past weekend. The eager kids bikes. You could hear the roar of the en- and face painting were popular with the kids. Jolly Ole St. Nick, aka Santa Claus, came stood in a long line for the chance to have gines a mile away. This year was the club’s The long queue at the bouncing castle did all the way from the North Pole just for the their photo taken with him and let him know 7th Annual Toys For Tots Drive. Gift bins not deter them as they waited patiently for little girls and boys at the Abaco Christmas what their hearts desired for Christmas. Not were placed in business houses in town and their turn for a 10-minute jump. all the children were the community was asked to assist in do- The civic organizations on Abaco each happy to see him nating new toys for the less fortunate chil- held booths. Video games and snow cones though. Some dren throughout Abaco. The club also sold were the responsibility of the Kiwanis Club screamed, shouted and food, drink and treats. Although they are of Great Abaco whilst the Pilot Club of cried and would not go not a service club, the Scurvy Few assists Abaco let you try you luck at their hoop-la near him. Nevertheless, the community in many ways. During the table. The Rotary Club of Abaco served Santa still had a big summer months, fans are donated to the mixed drinks. smile and kind word for elderly in the community. Food was one of the highlights at the each of them and gave Free toys were given to each child who Abaco Festival. Local restaurants like Man- all free gifts and candy. visited the Abaco Club’s booth. The plas- goes and Subway served their specialities. The team at Computer tic stockings were loaded with goodies Creations photographed which all children love. The bouncing castle Please see Santa Page 30 the children and printed the photos while you waited. The Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club of Abaco staged a bike drive through the streets of Abaco during the fes- tival. All members sported their club’s Santa was at the Christmas Festival, giving the children a jackets and rode off on thrill while they told him their wishes for Christmas. Shown brightly polished motor- here is Neko Jonsson enjoying her visit. Oceanfrontier Log Cabins Rental and Vacation Club Memberships On Beautiful Guana Cay Beach Six two-bedroom cabins sleep six, queen size bed in loft, kitchenette, private deck, full bath, short walk to town Rent by the day or week Call now 888-541-1616 or 519-389-4846 Website: www.oceanfrontier.com E-mail: [email protected]

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DESSERDESSERDESSERTTT E nglish English TTTrifleriflerifle Sponge cake soaked in sherry and topped with fruit, vanilla custard, Marsh Harbour whipped cream and topped with fresh raspberries CHEESECHEESECHEESE Abaco A selection of cheese, fresh fruit & crackers CHINESE PETIT FOURS Custom made fortune cookies COFFEECOFFEECOFFEE Freshly ground Colombian Coffee Happy Holidays $150.00 per person (gratuity not included) - Reservations Required Phone : 366-0095 - VHF channel 16 Page 12 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Festival Featured Local Art and Crafts By Jennifer Hudson Another very skilled craftsman who landscapes, reef and There was a wide variety of craft items works with native Bahamian wood is fish scenes. “I have at the fair to suit everyone’s taste and Stephen Knowles and he had on hand a found my passion,” pocket book. At the top end of the price wonderful assortment of bowls, lamps, she says. “My inspira- range were the magnificently crafted boat fish billy clubs and wall plaques, all tion is in the beauty of models of Joe and Andy Albury from showing the magnificent grains of the Abaco, its landscapes, Man-O-War. Joe has been making half native trees. reefs, fish and chang- models for more than 20 years. He also Exquisite nature photography was dis- ing colours of the sea makes solid wood dinghy models in sev- played by Rhonda Pearce and Tuppy outside my window.” eral different sizes and half and full Weatherford. A large display of ribbed models that are an exact quarter Kim Sturrup, who designed the Christ- opalescent dichroic scale replica of the sailing dinghies he mas Festival’s logo, had added to the se- glass and sea glass and his father once built together. Joe’s lection of colourful quilts, cushions and jewelry in addition to cousin, Andy, had on display beautiful ditty bags she is noted for. She included her own line of gold half models which he crafts mainly out a new line of wooden Christmas orna- and silver Abaco wild- of fir, mahogany and spruce but also ments and glass mosaic mirrors. life jewelry was dis- some redwood. These two fine craftsmen Maureen Koepp is another lady who played for sale by both inherited their skills from their produces unique designs from fabric. Her Monica Bianchi. grandfathers. colourful quilted wall hangings depict Monica has been de- signing jewelry for the past two years; and in addition to working Stephen Knowles offered a variety of items made of native with glass and metal, woods, showing off the fine, beautiful grain of the various she offers men’s ties, woods. Photo by Richard Fawkes women’s scarves and sun catchers painted on silk. cones. Business was very good for her, Ruth Saunders had her truly Bahamaian and she felt that it was because her orna- Junkanoo men in traditional fringed cos- ments were unique and people were see- tumes on display and Christine McCully ing them for the first time. Ms. Laing is had colouring books for children. looking forward to returning to the Two stall holders travelled in from Christmas Festival next year. Grand Bahama for the fair and expressed The Cuban Cigar and Rum stall was run their delight at being a part of the festi- by a group from Freeport who had wanted val. Ms. Kathy Laing had wanted to be a to bring in some cigar rollers to actually part of the first annual Abaco Festival demonstrate the art of rolling cigars. But and that it had certainly been well worth they were unable to do so as the grand open- coming. Her stall was very attractively ing of their store, The Havana Trading decorated with natural elements which Company, was taking place in Freeport the made a nice setting for her unusual same day and the rollers were needed there. A variety of craft items were displayed. Andy Albury, shown here, and Joe Albury, both Christmas tree decorations made from from Man-O-War, showed a variety of half models, some made of native woods. native Bahamian straw and casuarina pine Please see Crafts Page 13 Photo by Richard Fawkes December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 13 Festival Offered Games, Music, Food, a Good Time

eral “white elephant stalls” which seemed Crafts From Page 12 to be doing well. The Cancer Society Stall The tobacco and leaves are imported from reported excellent sales and practically sold Cuba and the cigars are rolled in Freeport, out. though they do also sell some cigars which With all the wonderful selections for sale are actually rolled in Cuba.. I cannot think that anyone went home empty Rounding out the many booths were sev- handed.

Mangoes Restaurant offered several specialty dishes which the crowd appreciated. They kept very busy the whole day.

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By Mirella Santillo boat’s sides to the sails’ lines all the way up Bazaar committee, the On the way to the Christmas Festival, to the top of the 50-foot main mast to the Boat Parade committee, which started under negative auspices due to lighted, Santa Clauses, the bright green palm the Scurvy Few, Crash unpropitious weather, I passed the impres- trees, glowing red lights and pretty white and Rescue and the Po- sive motorcade of the Scurvy Few bikers, lights outlining boats or sails of the other lice Department. This escorted by police motorbikes and cars. They participants. It was a warming sight for the Christmas Festival was a went to Murphy Town and back in spite of a eyes! The boats went around the harbor sev- great success. Special light rain. eral times until Mr. Colin Albury, who in thanks to Mr. This year the Boat Parade comprised nine spite of a rescue call in the afternoon and an Cunningham and his boats, perhaps not as many as the all time emergency with his dog, was ready for the crew of Fireworks Un- large attendance of 22 boats a few years back, fireworks, which started just before 9 p.m. limited. We are grateful but a definitely well appreciated effort from What a spectacle the fireworks show was! for the business owners the boaters considering the damage to boats An array of colors displayed against the cloud- who financially supported by the hurricanes. Boats were aglow with less dark sky! the Festival, for the per- lights from the simple multicolored flashing Thanks to all the organizers including the formers and volunteers! lights of the Shenandoah running around the Ministry of Tourism, the Rotary Club, the The large attendance of residents, not only from

Please see Parade Page 30 A spectacular fire works show was provided by the Boat Parade committee as the culminating feature of the Christmas Festival.

Toys for Tots, a program of the Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club, lead a parade through town to start the Christmas Festival in Marsh Harbour on December 11. They annually collect new toys to be given to needy children in all the communities of Abaco.They are preparing for their parade here.

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!BACO"EACH2ESORT"OAT(ARBOUR -ARSH(ARBOUR !BACO "AHAMAS 0H  q&AX  qWWWABACORESORTCOM Page 18 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Sports News Abaco Youth in Action every Saturday. The last meeting of the year Thanksgiving Tournament play all the U.S. teams. Abaco Central High By Mirella Snatillo will be on December 11, to be resumed in The Abaco Central basketball team trav- placed 6th in the tournament. Tabernacle Abaco Youth in Action has resumed its January. It is free and all kids are welcome. eled to Freeport on November 23 to par- came first in the tournament followed by Saturday morning sports program supervised However, a registration form has to be filled ticipate in the Sixth Annual Basil Neymour all of the U.S. teams and then Abaco Cen- by Mr. and Mrs. Lynden Davis and other beforehand. So kids put on your running / Coca Cola Invitational Basketball Tour- tral. Six other teams from Grand Bahama volunteers. The emphasis is on soccer for shoes and show up at Abaco Central High on nament hosted by Tabernacle High School competed. the first three months, then soft ball and bas- Saturdays. in Freeport from November 24-27. All Coaches Elva Davis and Patrice Charles, ket ball. The Abaco Youth and Action team is trav- secondary schools in Grand Bahamas par- who accompanied the team, were extremely The program is for children aged 4 to 15. eling to Freeport on December 17 for a soc- ticipated as well as four schools from Ten- proud of the play of the Marlins. However, parents have to stay with the 4 and cer game against the All Star Team. Games nessee. Abaco Central High Mighty Mar- Soccer Action 5 year olds while older children can be left are also planned against the YMCA team. lins was the only Family Island team play- The soccer season for the schools is wind- and picked up at noon. Teams have been Abaco Youth in Action will not meet from ing. All of the teams from the United States ing down. During the week of December 6 formed and the children wear their team t- December 17 to January 8 when the practice had players seven feet tall and the schools the girls’ team of Abaco Central High de- shirts. There is already an enrollment of 150 sessions and games will focus on basketball. had 3,000 students or more. children. Practice sessions are from 9 to 12 The Abaco Central team played all four Please see Sports Page 19 of the Tennessee teams, the only team to

Mr. Cay Mills, Chief Councillor of the Central Abaco District, presented a travel bag and fruit basket to Mrs. Elva Davis of Abaco Central High School on December 1. This was in appreciation for Mrs. Davis taking the boys’ basketball team to Freeport to participate in the Basil Neymour/Coca Cola Classic Basketball Tournament, which was held over the Thanksgiving weekend. Mr. Mills thanked Mrs. Davis for her efforts in sports on behalf of the youth of Abaco. At the presentation were Mrs. Nadene Beneby, Senior Mistress, and Mr. Rudolph Smith, District Education Superintendent.

Please be advised that the follow- ing retail stores under the franchi- We would like to take see Rosie & Sons are no longer franchised stores. this opportunity These stores are now under the management of Burns House Ltd. to wish all our customers effective Dec 8th, 2004.

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For further information please contact management at Burns House Warehouse at Tel: 367-3712 w Fax:367-3713 or in writing to Box AB-20565. December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 19 vidual awards were given to Dynikle Forbes The tournament coordinator was Elva of Tabernacle, who was MVP, and to best Davis, who was pleased that the Grand Sports News defensive player, Lucianno Bartlette of the Bahama schools and Abaco high schools Falcons. The best sportsmanship prize was participated in the First Annual Abaco Cen- tournament of the recently held Abaco Cen- given to Castro MacDonald of the Dolphins tral Inter-Island Basketball Jamboree. She Sports From Page 18 tral Basketball Jamboree in which St Frances and the best coach was Wayne Smith of wishes to thank the entire Abaco commu- de Sales, S.C. Bootle and Abaco Central Freeport High. nity for its support. feated S.C. Bootle 1-0 to retain their first played as well as Tabernacle and Freeport place. The boy’s team is in a tie for second High from Grand Bahama. In the consola- place with St Frances de Sales. On Decem- tion game Freeport High School Warriors ber13 a play-off between Abaco Central defeated S.C. Bootle Dolphins 31-29. In High boys and St Frances de Sales boys the championship game the Tabernacle Bap- will be played. The winner will play in the tist Falcons, the number 1 team in the coun- Championship game against S.C. Bootle on try, defeated the Abaco Central Mighty December 16. On December 15 the girls of Marlins 42-33. Abaco Central High will play S.C. Bootle Champions received individual trophies girls for the championship. and a team championship trophy. Common- Results of Basketball wealth Bank, Marsh Harbour, sponsored the Championship Night trophies. The runner up and third place fin- Abaco Central hosted a championship ishers received individual medals. Indi- CHEROKEE AIR CHARTER SERVICE

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INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS Page 20 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 storms. There was, however, a reporter Letters From Page 9 “embedded” with the committee and at Central Bank Hosts Art Exhibition the shelter. This reporter did not note any Upon the closing of each of the rooms By Jennifer Hudson Governor of the Central Bank, stated that break in or vandalism. which we used, the manager would do a Abaco’s violinist, Jennifer Hudson, trav- though the quantity of entries was sig- The facility is one of the best suited as check and see that the rooms were left in eled into Nassau recently at the request nificantly reduced this year as a conse- it meets all but one of the criteria set out as good condition as possible. The man- of the Central Bank of the Bahamas to quence of the two hurricanes, he was by the government for shelter. It does ager checked to see that the room was perform with her chamber music trio In- “greatly encouraged by the high quality need some modifications which would swept and mopped and all garbage re- terlude at the opening of the Bank’s 21st of the 2004 vintage.” improve it. Many of the louvers will not moved by the clients before they left. Any Annual Art Competition and Exhibition. The awards were presented by Dame close or are missing. Those that are damage deemed to be caused by the cli- This annual display of Bahamian ar- Ivy Dumont, Governor General of the Ba- present will not stop all of the storm- ents would have been noted in the shel- tistic talent is greatly looked forward to hamas, who encouraged the artists and driven blowing rain but will stop debris ter log and reported immediately to me by art lovers, students and teachers and stated that, with the exception of the por- and other projectiles. Many of the doors at the Command Centre. The written re- Jennifer and her trio have been provid- traits of the monarchs in Government need to be replaced as they have rusted ports from Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. ing the music for this affair for many House, all other paintings adorning the and/or were bent over time. Most need Kennedy do not report any “vandalism”or years. walls are by Bahamians. door stops installed. Some need to be break-in. The Central Bank Art Competition and Following the opening ceremony Dame rehung so that wind-blown water will Some sections and rooms were unus- Exhibition showcases the talents of up and Ivy was taken on a tour of the artwork drain outside. Some locks need to be re- able because school authorities did not coming young Bahamian artists both in and attended a cocktail reception for placed Som areas of the roof and ceil- have keys or could not get them to work. the High School and Open Categories and which The Interlude Chamber Music En- ings need repairs so that they will not One room which was not used was dis- provides young artists a place to display semble provided the music. leak. Overall the facility is one of the turbed by wind and rain because the storm their work and be recognized and also to best. blew the door open. The storm gusts sell their work. Prizewinners are awarded After the storms, teams from the Pub- overturned book cases which caused monetary donations to assist with their lic Hospitals Authority and Ministry of books to spill into the water which came art supplies and/or tuition and several are Ads in Health visited on three occasions, con- in through the open door. The wind awarded scholarships to the art institu- ducted an on-site survey and interviews ripped charts, decorations and drawings tion of their choice. The piece which is and commented that this was “the best The Abaconian from the walls and flung chairs around. selected for the Governor’s Award be- run shelter that they had ever visited.” This was reported to the manager by cli- comes the property of the Central Bank It is unfortunate that a joint post-oc- Bring Results ents in nearby rooms. They volunteered and remains on permanent display in the cupancy check could not be done with to clean up and rearrange the books which bank’s gallery. school authorities as there was a rush to they did in a spirit of goodwill and grati- In his message, Mr. Julian Francis, hurriedly relocate the remaining clients tude. so that school could reopen as soon as There was ample presence of the Royal possible. It is equally unfortunate that Bahamas Defense Force and the Royal your reporter did not interview the shel- Bahamas Police Force. The officers ter manager or me before putting pen to stayed around the clock. Neither the De- Well Done Drilling Services paper. Those volunteers who sacrificed fense Force or the Police Force reported for so long to provide this service and Specializing in any “vandalism” or break-ins to the Com- the clients who used the shelter deserve mand Centre or to me. When one teacher better than this. As always, I am avail- Well Drilling: Water Wells, Drainage Wells, Septic Disposal Wells came to me concerning the state of her able to provide factual information on any classroom after Jeanne had past, I was Trenching: Trenching for underground utility services matter that I am involved in. able to tell how the storm caused the dam- Piling Holes for home foundations and utility poles planted Sincerely, Piling Holes: age. 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Thanking our loyal customers for their loyalty & support Service between Freeport and Marsh Harbour in 2004 and we look forward to serving you in 2005. Leave Arrive Leave Arrive Days Freeport Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Freeport Thursdays 7 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:45 a.m. thru Mondays 4 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Abaco visitors can take advantage of a one-day Casino Excursion to Freeport or an overnight package. Package options include air fare, ground transporta- tion and hotel accommodation. Call for Charter and Group rates. For more information call 242-367-2498 Marsh Harbour Ph 242-352-5778 • Fax 242-351-5693 Freeport Email: [email protected] Page 22 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Local Entertainment Was Featured in Opening Ceremony

In her introduction of the guest speaker, Pleasant Bridgewater, M.P. for Marco City; Revis Rolle and Mr. Neil Campbell, Central Festival From Page 1 Mr. Wilchcombe, Committee member Mrs. Mr. Colin Higgs, Permanent Secretary with Abaco, and Mr. Roderick Bowe, South Brenda Sawyer described him as a man who the Ministry of Tourism; Mrs. Agatha Abaco; plus a number of other tourism offi- environment of Abaco with its architecture, is committed to his Christian principles. The Marcel, Parliamentary Secretary with the cials; and ASP Wayne Miller, Officer in history, heritage, variety of wildlife, sea trea- Minister began his remarks by giving high Ministry of Tourism; Administrators Mr. Charge, Abaco. sures, its settlements, large new development praise to Ms. Outten who he said, “gives all and the more than 2,000 second home own- she can and more.” ers who contribute daily to the life of Abaco. Mr. Wilchcombe invited people to pause She praised the Minister of Tourism, the Hon. and reflect on the meaning of Christmas and Obie Wilchcombe, for his support and direc- asked them not to forget the thousands of tion saying, “He is the wind beneath our men, women and children around the world wings.” who do not have what we have here on Jo-Ann Bradley, the very hard working Abaco. “We are a blessed nation with sun, Co-Chairperson of the Festival Committee, sand and sea to market to the world and we said what a wonderful thing this coming to- have God in our midst enabling us to sur- gether of all the civic organizations has been vive. The hurricanes have made us a stron- in the desire to raise people’s spirits in the ger people.” He congratulated all who helped aftermath of the hurricanes. She expressed to make the fair a success and closed by urg- the opinion that this will be the first of many ing everyone “to reinforce true values and such festivals and thanked all in the Ministry use Christmas to tell someone that you love of Tourism for their hard work. them.” After the Minis- ter declared the Abaco Christmas Festival officially The Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, Minister of Tourism, enjoyed the opening program of the open, Ms. Christmas Festival. He was the guest speaker and officially opened the festival. He is Wynsome shown here in the center with Ms. Jeritzan Outten, Director of Tourism for Abaco, and Ferguson, Adminis- Mr. Revis Rolle, Senior Administrator for Central Abaco. trative Executive with the Abaco Tourist Office closed with a vote of thanks. Mr. Robert Sweeting, MP for South Abaco, ex- ,,,,,,,,,,,,, pressed his gratitude The Hon. Obie Wilchcombe walked around chatting with people at to Mr. Wilchcombe the Christmas Festival in Marsh Harbour on December 11. He is for sending Ms. shown here with Ms. Agatha Marcel, Parliamentary Secretary of Outten to Abaco. the Ministry of Tourism, center, and Mrs. Jo-Ann Bradley, co- Other guests who at- chairman of the festival committee. tended included Ms.

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festivities. Captain Roland Roberts vironmental Center is operated by the non- Cays From Page 4 Food Safety Course Is Held House Re-Opens profit conservation organization Reef Re- School decided that with the shortened first The Department of Health held a basic The third season of operations for the lief with the help of local and visiting do- term, it would not be possible to have its food safety course for all food handlers on Captain Roland Roberts House Environ- cents who volunteer their time to give tours annual fair and raffle. Instead a smaller the cay on December 3 from 9:30 to 1:30. mental Center in New Plymouth will open of the center to visitors. The center fea- cookout was planned for November 27 with Those in attendance all agreed that it was with a holiday reception on December 17, tures a video classroom, displays on coral the “big” fair to be held possibly in the very informative and worth their time. It is 2004. There will be an open house during reefs, mangroves and sea grasses, a second term. November 27 was the Thanks- now necessary for all food handlers to com- the day with families especially invited to children’s activity room with information giving weekend and the weather was beau- plete this course in order to get a health visit the center to enjoy the holiday decora- on endangered sea turtles, a library with tiful. This was good for an outside cook- certificate. For many the time was not very tions and refreshments and to learn about displays on Reef Relief’s Green Turtle Cay out, but a lot of people chose boating over convenient in that it meant that grocery coral reefs. A reception that evening will Reef Mooring Buoy Program, Coral Nurs- a cookout. The cookout was successful and stores and restaurants in the community feature a silent auction to benefit environ- ery and Coral Survey. Free brochures and the proceeds will benefit the students. Many were all closed on Friday morning. It was mental programs at this public facility. people do not seem to realize that without hoped that the course could be held twice, The Captain Roland Roberts House En- Please see Cays Page 25 these fund raisers, the students would not allowing participants to take turns and the enjoy many of the “extras” or the special businesses to remain open. learning experiences. So, please support the Other News school and the future leaders of our com- Congratulations to Christopher and munity and country. Tracey Russell, who were married on No- Youth Activities vember 20. Tracey is the daughter of Awana Club had a late start this year, Peter and Laura Sawyer of Laura’s but the children did enjoy two months of Kitchen. The Russells will reside on Awana fun. The closing night was held on Green Turtle Cay. November 26. Parents came out to sing Our community was saddened by the carols and be entertained by their children. loss of Anthony Adderly. Tony’s roots Once again the Awana leaders are to be are in Green Turtle Cay. His sisters Vio- thanked for giving freely of their time. They let Smith and Brenda Cooper and his do a tremendous job. brother Michael Levarity live here. His Holiday Festivities funeral was on December 11 at St. Peter’s The annual community tree lighting was Anglican Church. held at Quincentennial Park on December The hurricanes may have damaged our 3. Island Administrator Don Cash delivered homes, beaches and trees but our spirit the moving message that prompted Pastor is still intact. Many homes and businesses Johnny Lowe to keep his message short. are already decorated. We have so much Carols were sung by local church groups to be thankful for this year. We will al- and Town Committee Chairman David ways remember 2004 as a year of hurri- Bethell gave brief remarks. Much to the canes and damage. But we ll also remem- delight of the children, Santa arrived to give ber that three months later we still have each child a treat. Refreshments were served families, friends and our homes. Happy and the event was a lovely start to holiday Holidays!

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Holiday Greetings from Little Harbour On the beach in downtown Little Harbour Open Daily Holiday Events Pot Luck Dinner Dec. 25 Lunch served daily from 11 am Surf & Turf Dinner New Year’s Eve Reservations requested for dinner FFFriday Happy Hour 55Happy pm - UntilUntilpm . . ... See a different part of Abaco and have lunch at our beach front pub 18 miles South of Marsh Harbour by road or boat Royal Harbour Village in Marsh Harbour Website: www.petespubandgallery.com • e-mail: [email protected] (242) 367-0137 P.O. Box AB-20282, Marsh Harbour, Abaco • Tel: (242) 366-3503 www.theconchpearl.com December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 25 More News of the Cays Projects Craig Quirolo. closed during hurricane season, when the Man-O-War Cay Cays From Page 24 The house itself was historically re- fruit trees in the yard were damaged. stored to its original 1840’s condition Plans for the coming year include cre- Open House information are available including a through the efforts of the Architectural ation of a garden in the large rear yard. By Isobel Sherman Bahama’s Coral Reef Guide for Kids of All Preservation Foundation, which leases If you were not at the reception they For the past 16 years on the Saturday Ages and a Green Turtle Cay Reef Moor- the house to Reef Relief. The two story invite you to stop by the Captain Roland after Thanksgiving Joe’s Studio in Man-O- ing Buoys chart showing the locations of building features classic Bahamian archi- Roberts House Environmental Center the War has hosted an open house. What makes reef mooring buoys and how to use them. tecture, is constructed of Abaco pine and next time you are in New Plymouth. For this open house different is that persons are Stunning images of coral reefs line the walls includes full front and rear upstairs and further information, contact Reef Relief treated to an array of food and desserts as from the ongoing Coral Survey by Reef downstairs balconies. The center was at 242-365-4014, www.reefrelief.org, or well as conch fritters made by Joe Albury Relief founder and Director of Marine [email protected]. They invite you and apple cider from Massachusetts. Own- make a difference in our coral reefs by ers Joe and Marianne Albury hold this open joining Reef Relief. A membership will house to thank persons for their support give you regular updates on coral reef through the year. issues, provide action alerts on issues of This year in her welcome Marianne told importance and will include invitations to special events. Please see Cays Page 30 “Fly Island Express” Charter & Cargo Service From Ft. Lauderdale to most out islands  Marsh Harbour  Treasure Cay  North Eleuthera  Bimini Nassau

Maryann and Joe Albury of Joe’s Studio in Man-O-War held their annual Open House on Please call:call:Please November 27 when they offered delicious food to show their appreciation to their patrons Marsh Harbour 367.0169 for their support. Crowds went from the mainland and other cays to enjoy the camaraderie AIRLINE - LLC Ft. LLFt. auderdale 954.359.0380 and the opportunity to do their Christmas shoping.

Compliments of The Moorings and The Conch Inn Hotel and Marina Tide - NorthTides:Pelican Bar Harbor Channel based on Hampton Roads (Sewells Point), Virginia (NOAA) Average Tides 26° 23 N 76° 58 W Monthly High & Low Mean Range: 2.6 ft High January 10, 7:50a 3.2 ft MHWS 3.1 ft January 2005 Low January 11, 2:14a -0.7 ft Mean Tide: 1.4 ft January 2005

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 ft 1(EST) Cruise the Abaco Sound in 3.0 one of our new power boats 2.0 1.0 34 ft. mono-hull or -0.0 -1.0 37 or 45 ft. Catamaran 5:28a 11:37a 6:03p 0.3 2.4 0.1 ft 2(EST) 3(EST) 4(EST) 5(EST) 6(EST) 7(EST) 8(EST) 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.0 -1.0 12:10a 6:18a 12:22p 6:44p 12:59a 7:16a 1:13p 7:31p 1:54a 8:20a 2:11p 8:24p 2:54a 9:27a 3:14p 9:21p 3:56a 10:33a 4:18p 10:21p 4:58a 11:36a 5:20p11:22p 5:58a 12:34p 6:20p 2.2 0.3 2.3 0.1 2.3 0.3 2.2 0.1 2.4 0.3 2.1 0.0 2.5 0.2 2.0 -0.1 2.7 0.1 2.0 -0.2 2.8 0.0 2.1 -0.3 3.0 -0.2 2.2 ft 9(EST) 10(EST) 11(EST) 12(EST) 13(EST) 14(EST) 15(EST) 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.0 -1.0 12:21a 6:55a 1:29p 7:17p 1:18a 7:50a 2:21p 8:12p 2:14a 8:43a 3:11p 9:06p 3:10a 9:34a 4:00p 9:59p 4:05a 10:25a 4:48p 10:53p 5:01a 11:15a 5:35p11:47p 5:58a 12:06p 6:24p -0.5 3.1 -0.4 2.3 -0.6 3.2 -0.5 2.4 -0.7 3.2 -0.6 2.5 -0.7 3.1 -0.6 2.6 -0.6 3.0 -0.6 2.6 -0.5 2.7 -0.5 2.6 -0.3 2.5 -0.4 ft 16(EST) 17(EST) 18(EST) 19(EST) 20(EST) 21(EST) 22(EST) 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.0 -1.0 12:42a 6:58a 12:59p 7:13p 1:38a 7:59a 1:53p 8:04p 2:37a 9:03a 2:50p 8:57p 3:36a 10:05a 3:48p 9:51p 4:33a 11:03a 4:44p 10:44p 5:27a 11:55a 5:37p11:35p 6:15a 12:42p 6:24p 2.5 -0.1 2.2 -0.3 2.4 0.0 2.0 -0.1 2.4 0.1 1.9 -0.1 2.4 0.2 1.8 0.0 2.4 0.2 1.8 0.0 2.4 0.2 1.8 0.0 2.5 0.1 1.9 ft 23(EST) 24(EST) 25(EST) 26(EST) 27(EST) 28(EST) 29(EST) 3.0 2.0 1.0 -0.0 -1.0 12:22a 6:58a 1:24p 7:08p 1:06a 7:37a 2:02p 7:49p 1:47a 8:13a 2:38p 8:28p 2:27a 8:48a 3:12p 9:05p 3:05a 9:21a 3:44p 9:41p 3:43a 9:55a 4:16p 10:17p 4:23a 10:30a 4:48p 10:54p 0.0 2.5 0.1 2.0 -0.1 2.6 0.0 2.1 -0.1 2.6 0.0 2.1 -0.1 2.6 0.0 2.2 -0.1 2.6 0.0 2.2 0.0 2.5 0.0 2.3 0.0 2.5 0.0 2.3 ft 30(EST) 31(EST) 3.0 Cruise the Abaco Sound in 2.0 one of our new power boats 1.0 34 ft. mono-hull or -0.0 -1.0 5:05a 11:08a 5:23p11:35p 5:52a 11:51a 6:03p 37 or 45 ft. Catamaran 0.1 2.4 0.0 2.4 0.2 2.2 0.0

Printed by Tides & Currents for Windows™ by Nobeltec Corporation. (503) 579-1414 • www.tides.com The Conch Inn Marina The Moorings Yacht Charters The Conch Inn Resort The Conch Inn Resort and Marina • Phone us for the reconstruction status • The Best Sailing Vacations In The World! • Hotel rooms being remodeled PO Box AB20469, Marsh Harbour, Abaco of Marsh Harbour’s leading marina • Prestige Class crewed yacht charter • Conch Crawl restaurant and bar Ph 242-367-4000 • Fax 367-4004 • Texaco fuel station is in service • Sailing Sloops and cats 35 ft. - 47 ft. Email: [email protected] • Power catamarans 37 ft. www.conchinn.com Come and experience the beauty of the Bahamas. We’re waiting to take your lines. Page 26 The Abaconian December 15, 2004 More Central Abaco News

December 3rd to thank customers for children and babies including creative toys, vided by Bob Zwickel, who accompanied Central From Page 6 their support during its first year of op- funky toys, finger puppets and stuffed ani- his singing on the keyboard and is not only eration and to show people what they mals as well as gift items for adults. Mrs. an accomplished musician but also one of lates along with its regular supply of com- have to offer and encourage them to come Wiltfang stated that she has expanded the the very talented exhibiting artists. Bob has plimentary coffee and tea. back to do some Christmas shopping. jewelry line immensely and in addition to lived on Abaco for the past 16 years and On Friday Mrs. Mavis Burrows, Assis- There was a convivial atmosphere while the costume jewelry previously carried, she owns a home and studio in Little Harbour. tant Vice President of Operations, flew in people socialized and enjoyed drinks and has added new silver and 14ct gold lines. He has cruised the entire Bahamas and Car- from Nassau to greet customers, thank the hors d’oeuvres on the verandah and then Now featured are attractive and colourful ibbean for many years but especially en- staff for their support and participate in the made their way inside to peruse the de- acrylic covered hand painted Bahamian coin joys Abaco because “there is more cultural final day of celebrations. There was a real lightful array of merchandise, paintings necklaces by Peter Allen of Guana Cay. A acceptance here.” party atmosphere as customers were show- and sculptures by local artists. Paintings very popular addition has been the whimsi- Mr. John Neophytou, General Manager ered with balloons and presented with gifts on display in the gallery are by fine art- cal Cupcakes and Cartwheels pottery line of the Abaco Beach Hotel, expressed his while enjoying the music of Estin Sawyer, ists Colette Bootle, Brigitte Bowyer- by Kimberley Hodges. “I try to keep things admiration for the wonderful result that the Jes’us quartet and a group of singers Carey, Marjolein Scott, Jeep Byers, Bob within a medium price range so that there from the Police Force. Zwickel, Sean McNamara and Cathy will be something for everyone,”said Linda. Please see Central Page 27 Open House at Wrackers Hayes. Sculptures are by Don Wood and Relaxing background music was pro- Jennifer Hudson Pete Johnston. Christmas Open House was held at The boutique and art gallery opened on Wrackers Boutique and Art Gallery on May 1st of this year and store manager, A Quiet, Secluded Corner in Mrs. Linda Wiltfang, said that it had been an unusual Treasure Cay year. Much of the Christmas stock she had ordered to be Have a Boat? here in time for the Open House unfortunately had not Tie Up & Step Ashore! arrived as a result of delays A family A Slip comes Free With a Villa Rental caused by the hurricanes owned since all the duty free goods property for hurricane repairs have precedence in shipping. Mrs. Luxury 2–bdrm. villas on private waterfront property. Wiltfang praised her staff for Furnished with central air & 2 full baths. the hard work they had put in during the year and said Deep water docks with gazebos that the exhibiting artists had Daily • Weekly • Monthly also been a great help. Compare Our Rates! The boutique carries sev- eral lines of casual wear for www.brigantinebayvillas.com Abaconian reporter, Mrs. Jennifer Hudson, was greeted adults and a line of children’s Rentals: (850) 492–2995 Villas: (242) 365–8033 clothing. There is a large as- warmly at the door of Commonwealth Bank by bank E–mail: [email protected] officials during their Customer Service Week. sortment of gift items for

New Year’s Eve Gourmet Dinner Abaco with Live Entertainment by Estin & Guests Dinner @ 7pm - 10pm STARTERS Print Shop Thai Coconut & Pumpkin Soup A coconut broth with lime leaf, ginger lemongrass & pumpkin or Lobster & Mango Remoulade Friendly & Professional 1/2 an Abaco lobster chilled & served in the shell with a celeriac and mango slaw with mixed leaves Printing Services or • Carbonless Forms Hoisin Duck Salad • Office Stationary Hoisin marinated duck breast, with roasted sweet potato, crispy shallot & a ginger curry dressing • Flyers • Certificates MAINS • Tickets Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine • Brochures Slow braised short ribs served on creamed potatoes with roasted carrots • Photo Scanning or • Wedding/Funeral Programs Fricassee of Atlantic Salmon Pan fried Salmon in a champagne fish cream with young vegetables • Business Cards flageolet beans and fresh herbs • Envelopes or • Menus Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast • Labels with a wild mushroom sauce, grilled zuchinni & creamed potato • Laminations DESSERTS • ...More Bannoffi Pie Monday - Friday • 9 am - 5 pm A tart of toffee, bananas, fresh cream & chocolate sauce Ph: (242) 367-3202 • Fax: (242) 367-3201 or Cheese Cake with a compote of Red Fruits Cheesecake served on a bed of red fruits including blackberries strawberries, raspberries, and blue berries poached with cinnamon & vanilla Price Per Person • $65 including service For Reservations Call 367-2366 From the Mangement & Staff: The Abaco Print Shop December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 27 More Central Abaco News

thony Eugene Adderley. Mr. Adderley, the road into nearby bushes and coming Shortly afterwards the police arrived, Central From Page 26 a 60-year-old taxi driver of New Town, to a stop near a pine tree. The vehicle checked the body and then the scene. Mr. Spring City, suffered a heart attack while did not appear to be badly damaged. Adderley’s foot was still on the accelera- Linda Wiltfang has achieved saying, “She driving between Spring City and Marsh My daughter and I were heading home tor. By 3:30 p.m. a huge crowd had has done a fantastic job and exceeded ex- Harbour in his taxi. Family members said and were among the first persons on the gathered.Father Hepburn of the Anglican pectations with product lines and presenta- he had recently visited doctors and was scene. Two cars stopped abruptly on the Church comforted grief stricken loved ones. tion. There is nothing else like it in Abaco.” diagnosed with a heart problem. side of the road and the drivers ran into Soon Dr. Swarna of the Marsh Harbour Spring City Resident About 3 p.m. “Tony” as he was called the bushes. The lifeless body of a man clinic arrived. The body was removed from Dies in Taxi by his friends and family, was driving was slumped over the front passenger seat the vehicle, wrapped and taken to the Marsh By Portia Jonnson alone on the highway when he suffered a of the van. One of the men on the scene Harbour clinic. Mr. Adderley was exam- December 1st will always be a sad day heart attack causing his taxicab to cross used his cellular phone to notify the po- ined by the doctor and pronounced dead. for the family and friends of the late An- lice and request an ambulance. Another Funeral services were held December passerby checked for a pulse but did not 11th on Green Turtle Cay. Mr. Adderley is find one. It was then that we realized that survived by his wife Monica Adderley, five it was Tony Adderley. sons and a host of other relatives and friends.

Open House at Wrackers provided a time when shoppers could leisurely browse to find special gifts for the upcoming holiday. Shown here is Mrs. Charmaine Claridge considering a purchase.

Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents who have multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area Boxing Day Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 New Years Eve Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 Breakfast, Lunch Cherokee Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 LIVE BAND Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 Dinner Specials Grand Cay Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 New Year’s Day Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 Brunch - 10- 3pm Green Turtle Cay Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Bank Apartments 3 apts 365-4105 D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Island Properties 34 hse + 365-4047 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Moore’s Island Ocean Blue Properties 30 + 365-4636 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp8 rm 366-6334 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Sandy Point BoatBoat HouseHouse Guana Cay Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Spanish Cay RRResesestttaurauraurantantant Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 White Sound, Elbow Cay Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Treasure Cay Come for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Bahamian Breakfast - Sat. & Sun. Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 • Stew Fish • Chicken Souse • Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Walker’s Cay •Cornbeef & Grits • Steam Sausage & Grits Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Crystal Villas 6 villas 321-783-4576 Wood Cay FULL SERVICE MARINA WATERFRONT VILLAS Elbow Cay Prop 53 hse + 366-0035 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 General for Abaco 50 Deepwater Slips • Fuel/ • One, two & three Hope T Hideaways 63 hse + 366-0224 Listings for the entire island Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 Oil/Bait/Ice bedroom units Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Fresh Water • Garbonzo • On the ocean & harbour Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--0266 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Reef Bar • All with full kitchen/air Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 Web Sites Tanny Key 43 hse + 366-0053 cond/sat TV with general Abaco information Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http://www.abacoinet.com Lubbers Quarters http.//www.abacoinfo.com Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 http://www.abacos.com Man-O-War http://www.go-abacos.com For local transporation to Sea Spray Island Home Rentals 8 hse+ 365-6048 http://www.oii.net Call VHF 16 or 366-0065 Ria-mar Rentals 9 + 365-6241 http://www.bahamas.com Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 email : [email protected] • www.seasprayresort.com Page 28 The Abaconian December 15, 2004

Spinnaker Restaurant Reopens South From Page 10 Exemption From Page 1 are tools, generators, paper goods and food- By Jennifer Hudson two recent hurricanes. Another Year Ended stuffs. Duty on these goods reverted to pre- The Spinnaker Restaurant in Treasure Mr. and Mrs. Konsten are proud to And what a year it has been with two storm rates on December 1. Cay will be reopening in mid-December announce that they will be reopening with devastating hurricanes hitting us here on The duty free importation of vehicles will after a complete renovation. The restau- all the same staff most of whom, they Abaco for which we are still trying to re- still be allowed beyond December 31st once rant was forced to close after Hurricane say, have been with them “forever.” cover. Yet we should be grateful as many they have been approved for replacement. Jeanne due to major damage to the There will be some new selections on received a lot more damage than we did. Anyone found violating this by making false kitchen. According to Mr. Jos Konsten, the menu and a catering service is avail- Help came to us fall from many different declarations to replace vehicles duty free Manager, the restaurant area was de- able for birthdays and weddings. sources for which we are very thankful. will be subject to penalty which may con- stroyed previously in Hurricane Floyd but Breakfast will be served from 7:30 Maybe with this year coming to a close and sist of confiscation of the goods, a prison not the kitchen, however, this time Jeanne a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a brand new year right around the corner term or fine. decided to take out the kitchen. “It has a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 6 p.m. we should all take stock and thank God that Provisions will still be in place for hard- now been completely remodeled with all to 9 p.m. although Mr. and Mrs. Konstan we are still alive Who knows what good ware and furniture stores to bring in duty new appliances and the restaurant has say that these hours will tend to be fairly things may come our way in 2005. Happy free goods for people who have a signed been given a brand new face lift,” added flexible. Dinner reservations are recom- New Year! NEMA form. Mrs. Konsten. mended. The newly refurbished restaurant will A highlight of the new décor is a large seat 180 inside and 80 on the outside tropical scene which has been specially patio. The inside area consists of an up- painted for the Spinnaker by two local per deck bar serving tropical drinks and artists. The scene, depicting a schooner wines and a lower level dining area while and the Hope Town lighthouse framed the outside provides comfortable dining by local flowers and foliage, frogs, curly on the newly screened patio. The inte- tailed lizards and birds will, I am sure, rior has been completely painted and re- delight both residents and tourists. Com- decorated in a new colour palette with posed of five large plywood panels, the colourful new tablecloths. Paintings by mural will stand on either side of the local artists adorn the walls. entrance to form a welcoming entry Outside, new walkways and lights have courtyard to the Spinnaker restaurant. New Year’s Eve replaced all that were destroyed in the Dinner December 31st, 2004 Served 6:00pm - 9:30pm Starters Bacon wrapped scallops with a white wine glaze Mixed baby greens salad topped with mandarin oranges and roasted pine nuts and a citrus vinaigrette

FREE ENTRY Entrees Cold Beers To our Roasted Pork Loin stuffed with roasted garlic cloves and Cubed Ice topped with creamy sundried tomato sauce Annual PPAnnualrize Drawing P Huge Wine Selection Grilled 8 oz.Filet Mignon topped with peppercorn with every purchase!! mushroom sauce Drawing held at our Baked Hog Snapper with crabmeat stuffing and OPEN HOUSE - DEC 31st topped with white wine glaze Rack of Lamb with mint jelly   Spring Stuffed Chicken Breast with leeks, proscuitto, Weekly Specials Quantity Discounts Swiss cheese and a Madeira glaze   The above entrees served with your choice of: Free Delivery Friendly Service Garlic mashed potatoes, baked potato or wild rice pilaf and fresh vegetables Conveniently Located Dessert Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie, Coffee We offer a large selection of bar accessories GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRITSSPIRITSS Party Favors & One Glass of Champagne ORDER EARLY!!!Y!!!Y!!! $60.00 per person Gratuity Not Included OPEN MONDAY - SASAY TURDATURDATURDAY 9am-6pm CLOSED Reservations Suggested Hope TTHope ownownown, AbacoAbaco, Ph: 367.3498 Dec 25th - 27th TTTel: 366-0567 Faxaxax: 366-0157366-0157: Jan 1st - 3rd LIVE MUSIC Email:[email protected]

7:30 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Saturday Don MacKay Blvd, near the airport Tel: 242.367.5308 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 29

Emergency Services Ambulance - Marsh Harbour - Trauma One 367-2911 Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 Visitors’ Guide Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 www.abaconian.com Abaco area code 242 Fire - Man-O-War 365-BASRA unless listed otherwise Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Abaco Chamber of Commerce Bonefish Guides Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • www.abacochamber.org Sandy Point Cherokee Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 365-6010 • VHF Ch. 16 Medical Services Kendall White Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Hope Town 7:15 (M-F) 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:45 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ...... 367-0020 Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 (M-F) Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0049 Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 North Abaco Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 Valentino Lightbourne O’Donald McIntosh 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30 (M-Sat) 4 5:45 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Return 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15 (M-Sat) Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Marsh Harbour Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 40 min. from Conch Inn Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ..... 365-4028 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 ‡ 6:45 am 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45 (min $40) Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 pm Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Green Turtle Cay Fare • OneWay / Round Trip Adult $10 / $15 Children $5 / $8 Government Clinic Fox Town ...... Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Plus extra for each passengers above two Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport David Albury ...... 365-6059 • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay Restaurant Guide Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 One way adult $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $12 Extra to some destinations (Based on dinner entree range) Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 ‡ Provides ride from town Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 + Picnic tables & restroom only Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Marsh Harbour Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 Conch Crawl ...... $ ...... 367-4444 Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Gino’s ...... $ ...... 367-2002 Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Hibiscus Cafe ...... $$ ...... 367-2782 Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 Everyone Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 Fare $40 one way • $80 round trip • Children half fare reads The Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Abaconian Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch-5pm) 367-2615 Bahamas Ferries Between Nassau & Sandy Point under 4 Hr. Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Please bring Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Friday & Sunday Lv Nassau 3:30 pm • Lv Sandy Point 8 pm • Adults $90 RT, $50 OW errors, omissions Pop’s Place...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each Cars, trucks and cargo • Call Sandy Point 366-4119 • Marsh Harbour 367-5250 • or corrections to Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Nassau 323-2166 Golden Harvest ...... $5 + $3 our attention Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Islander Express - Bus between Marsh Harbour & Sandy Point -For information Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 call 366-4444 or 457-9958 Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 Mother Merle restaurant ...... $10 + $3 Enovahs Bus Service - Hourly bus through Murphy Town, Dundas Town & Rev 8 Dec 04 Subway ...... 367-2798 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Marsh Harbour to Ferry dock. Spring City early morning & late afternoon. Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Children under three - free • Uncaged pets - as people Dundas Town Luggage $.50 each over four, Surf boards $3.00 ea. Ambassador Inn ...... $ ...... 367-2022 Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts • Between Treasure Cay Airport and: Effective July 2004 Mackerals ...... 367-5932 Treasure Cay Resort ...... $18 + $5 Rentals * Marsh Harbour Hope Town Madeira Park ...... $12 + $4 Abaco Marinas A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...... $6 + $4 Slips Fuel Phone Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Moxy ...... $16 + $5 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Walker’s Cay Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Bahamas Star farm ...... $20 + $5 Club Soliel ...... 366-0253 Walker’s Cay Marina 75 .... F .... 353-1252 Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Sand Banks ...... $22 + $5 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Joe’s Creek ...... $40 + $6 Green Turtle Cay Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Black Wood ...... $16 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $35 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Cedar Harbour ...... $50 + $5 Rudy’s Place...... $$$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0062 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Wood Cay ...... $55 + $5 Sea Spray ...... $$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0065 Other Shore Club ...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 Mount Hope ...... $60 + $5 Man-O-War Fox Town ...... $65 + $5 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Pavilion ...... Closed Crown Haven ...... $70 + $5 Treasure Cay Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 Marsh Harbour Airport ...... $70 + $10 Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $60 + $10 Guana Cay Man-O-War Green Turtle Cay T Cay Hotel to G Turtle Ferry or Blue Hole ...... $14 + $ 6 Blue Water Grill ...... $$$ ...... 365-5230 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 T Cay Hotel to Marles ...... $20 + $5 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 T C Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $30 + $6 Marsh Harbour C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 T C Hotel to Moxey ...... $14 + $5 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Orchid Bay ...... Closed until Oct T Cay Hotel to Banyan Bch Club ...... $6 + $3 Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 Donnie’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-4119 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $70 + $10 Treasure Cay Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Coconuts ...... Mangoes ...... 29 ...... F .... 367-2366 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Port of Call ...... 24 ...... F .... 367-2287 T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Airlines Serving Abaco Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Abaco Yacht Haven .... 7 ...... 367-3079 Guana Cay Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is ...... 367-2266 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Hope Town Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Dive Guana Boats & bikes ...... 365-5178 Traveller’s Rest...... 365-8654 American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Man-O-War Green Turtle Cay Bahamasair - Nassau & W. Palm Beach ...... 367-2095 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Bimini Island Air - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-938-8991 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 Sea Spray ...... 50 ...... F .... 366-0065 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Calypso Air- Ft Laud & W Palm Bch ...... 954-3594191 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Spanish Cay Ria-mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6241 Continental Connection - Miami Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach ...... 367-3415 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Guana Cay Hope Town Fla Coastal Airlines - Vero B & Ft Lauderdale ..... 367-0179 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $ ...... 365-4625 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0169- Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 New Plymouth Inn ...... $$$ ...... 365-4161 Major’s Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Boats from U.S. can clear Customs at Walker’s Cay, Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Southern Air - Nassau ...... 367-2498 Spanish Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Twin Air - Fort Lauderdale ...... 365-8677 Marsh Harbour Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Sundowners...... 365-4060 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Wrecking Tree Restaurant Dive Shops - Marsh Harbour Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-359-0292 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Abaco Dive Adventures ...... 367-2963 Sea Spray Resort Boat Rentals...... 366-0065 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Sandy Point Hope Town T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Abaco Air ...... 367-2266 Big J’s ...... $ ...... 366-4020 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-2089 Froggies ...... 366-0431 Treasure Cay Nancy’s ...... Treasure Cay Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Tours & Excursions Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Claridge’s Cart Rentals...... 365-8248 Kayak • Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour. . 367-5358 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Green Turtle Cay Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Birding • Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour .. 367-5358 Brendal’s Dive Center ...... 365-4411 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2936 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Evening dinner cruise • Dive Abaco • Marsh H . 367-2787 Guana Cay Dive Guana ...... 365-5178 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0024 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0431 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Page 30 The Abaconian December 15, 2004

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Other food vendors dished up native those assembled how grateful they were to have dishes like crab and rice, conch and survived two hurricanes with no injuries or loss rice, jerked chicken and pork and of of life. She thanked all those who cooked the food course, conch salad. and the patrons for their support through the year. Visitors and locals alike enjoyed Carmen of Cooper’s Town blessed the food and themselves especially when the Spring then persons lined up to taste all of the food which City Rockers took to the streets. Ev- ranged from conch fritters to baked ham with all eryone was moving and swaying the of the trimmings, cookies and cakes as well as sounds of the cowbells, horns and goat- cold apple cider or mulled cider. skinned drums. This was just one of Ferries from Marsh Harbour and Hope Town the many entertainment during the fes- were full. At the end of the day Marianne said tival. The legendary Jay Mitchell made that the 16th open house was the most successful a guest appearance and performed some yet. of the golden oldies to the delight of the crowd. Stone McEwan and Thun- Boat Parade From Page 15 der, along with Abaco Central High School Choir and the recently formed Central Abaco, but from the different settlements, Community Marching Band under the showed the appreciation of the Abaconians. This direction of Asst. Supt. Dwayne Miller was the first multi-event Festival and its success also participated in this joyous festi- will make it the starting point of many more to val. come. Rain showers earlier in the day threatened the festival but the skies cleared and the crowd turned out in full Subway Restaurant in Marsh Harbour was support of the First Annual Abaco one of the restaurants which provided food Christmas Festival. It was a wonder- to the Festival goes. They did a brisk ful display of Christmas spirit. business all day. Shown here is owner Yvette White.

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Albury’s Ferry Service “Ther“Ther“There and back...again” P.O.Box AB20163, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas email: [email protected], Ph: (242) 367-0290, Fax (242)367-0291 We, the new owners of Albury’s Ferry, would like to thank both the local residents and tourists of Abaco REASONS FOR RATE INCREASE for your continued patronage and support during our  Fuel has increased by almost 40% since September 2002. transistions over these very stormy past few months. Port Department has mandated significant changes to both the number of crew members per vessel and the As a result of the ever increasing costs of doing busi- training required for each crew member. ness (see Reasons) and in light of the fact that there Increased cost of additional crew members. has not been a fare increase since September 2002, Dock fees, license and registration fees have more than we have found it necessary to increase our fares. doubled in recent months. Private docks leases have more than doubled since Please be advised that after extensive research and July 2004. in an effort to least affect the passengers that use Insurance rates have increased substantially and our service the most, we have adjusted our rates as are estimated to group another 30-50% next year. published. The good news is, that in conjunction with All of the above plus various sundry items purchased in these rate increases, you will benefit from both, ad- the course of doing business have increased our cost by ditional crew members on board the ferries and an approximately $250,000.00 per year versus the same time period in 2004. expanded regular schedule, expanded services and additional navigation and safety equipment de- signed to better accomodate your travel require- ments.

NEW REGULAR FERRY SCHEDULES Effective January 1st, 2005

Marsh Harbour to Hope Town Daily 7:15am*/9:00am/10:30am/12:15pm 2:00pm/3:30pm/4:00pm/5:45pm/ 9:00pm/10:45pm - New Route REGULAR FERRY FARES *Except Sundays & Holidays One Way $15.00 / Same Round Day Trip $20.00 Kids (Age 6-11) Half price / Kids (Age 5-under) Free Hope Town to Marsh Harbour Daily Frequent Traveler Card 5 Roundtrips for $70.00 8:00am/9:45am/11:30am/1:30pm Good for 2 weeks 3:00pm/4:00pm/5:00pm*/ 6:15pm/9:45pm/11:30pm - New Routes Workers Commuter Card 5 Roundtrips for $50.00 Good for 1 week *Except Sundays & Holidays CHARTER RATES Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War Daily One Way Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War Cay 10:30am/12:15pm/2:30pm*/4:00pm 5:45pm 1 -4 persons $90.00 5 or more $20.00 P.P. *Except Sundays & Holidays Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay 1 -4 persons $110.00 5 or more $25.00 P.P. Man-O-War to Marsh Harbour Daily 8:00am/11:30am/1:30pm/3:15pm* Marsh Harbour to Great Guana Cay 1 -4 persons $125.00 5 or more $25.00 P.P. *Except Sundays & Holidays Any ferry leaving home before 7:00am or arriving home Marsh Harbour to Great Guana after 7:00pm, will be charged as follows: & Scotland Cay Daily One Way Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War Cay 6:45am*/10:30am/1:30pm 1 -4 persons $125.00 5 or more $25.00 P.P. 3:30pm/5:45pm - New Full Time Route One Way Marsh Harbour to Great Guana Cay *Except Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 1 -4 persons $150.00 5 or more $30.00 P.P. Any ferry leaving home before 6:00am or arriving home Great Guana & Scotland Cay after 10:00pm, will be charged $30.00 per half hour. to Marsh Harbour Daily Small Package & Excess Baggage 8:00am/11:30am/2:30pm (More than 3 bags per person) 4:45pm/6:30pm New Route Small Package- Box / Envelope / Package / Luggage - Drop Off/Pick Up/ Not requiring Signature $4.00per package. Albury’s Ferry is not responsible for these items.

Albury’s Ferry Service First Class Package - Box / Envelope / Package / Luggage / Requiring Signature $8.00per package. P.O.Box AB20163, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Captain or office attendent is held responsible and requires a signature at the drop- email: [email protected] off point and waits for a signature Ph: (242) 367-0290, Fax (242)367-0291 at the pick-up point. Page 32 The Abaconian December 15, 2004

ToTo OurOur ValuedValued Customers:Customers:

We would like to thank you for your patronage over the past year and look forward to continuing to serve you with the same professionalism and dedication in the New Year.

We wish you a very Merry Christmas season and a HappyHappyHappy and Prosperous New Year!

INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (BAHAMAS) LIMITED ROBERT N. PINDER AND STAFF ABACO BRANCH

INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (BAHAMAS) LIMITED INSURANCE BROKERS & AGENTS Nassau Office Freeport Office Rosetta Street P.O. Box SS-6283 P.O. Box F-2541 Pioneers Way Tel: (242) 325-2831 Tel: (242) 352-7421 Telex: INSURMAN 20456 Telex: SUNALLCO 30061 Fax: (242) 323-6520 Fax: (242) 352-2857

Eleuthera Office Abaco Office Queens Highway P.O. Box AB-20666 Governors Harbour Marsh Harbour, Abaco Tel: (242) 332-2862 Tel: (242) 367-4204 Fax: (242) 332-2863 Fax: (242) 367-4206 Bahamahost Graduates Receive Certificates Program Instructs about Many Aspects of The Bahamas By Richard Fawkes The Ministry of Tourism held a Bahamahost course in Marsh Harbour in May, 2004, with the ceremony held on December 5. Sixteen persons received their certificates in a ceremony which was held at the Angli- can Parish Hall in Marsh Harbour. Eight of the graduates, ranging from taxi drivers and business persons to government employees and general participants, were able to attend. The keynote speaker was Mr. Revis Rolle, Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, who urged the graduates to be proud to provide professional customer service at all times. The Bahamahost program is for anyone as- sociated with our visitors and gives an excel- lent amount of background information about The Bahamas. They meet nightly for two weeks during which several presenters cover many topics which are pertinent for those dealing with our visitors. Some topics which are discussed include Bahamian history, ge- ography, the flora and fauna of the country, customs, culture and government. Addition- Sixteen persons graduated from the Bahamahost program sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism. The graduation was held on ally, there are segments which cover topics December 5 at the Anglican Hall in Marsh Harbour and completed the latest course offered on Abaco. The graduates form the dealing with tourists, customer service, han- front row, with Most Outstanding Graduate, Mrs. Vashti Johnson, at left. Top row are Ms. Wynsome Ferguson, Tourism Office, dling complaints and public service. Some of Abaco; Ms. Jeritzen Outten, Director of Tourism, Abaco; Mrs. Kendy Anderson, Tourism Office, Abaco; Dr. Valerie Carpenter, the presenters are from Nassau but many are Industry Training; Robert Sweeting, MP, South Abaco; Mrs. Renee D. Mayers, Director of Human Resources; Mr. Revis Rolle, local persons who are conversant with spe- Senior Administrator for Central Abaco; Mrs. Diane Black-Brooks, Industry Training; and Mr. Jack Thompson, Bahamas Deputy cialized areas of interest. The material is pre- High Commissioner to Canada and coordinator of hurricane relief, Abaco. sented in a very interesting way which allows for participation by the entire group. Water and Sewerage Corporation Students March For AIDS Awareness Took Over Treasure Cay System The Water and Sewerage Corporation is eral years. In view of this a well field, pump- now responsible for the water and sewerage ing station and large holding tank were com- services in Treasure Cay. They are advis- pleted several years ago just south of Black ing the residents there of the changes and Wood. When that system was completed, a are currently engaged in activities to begin water main was laid from the Balck Wood servicing the area and will be establishing a station to the Treasure Cay area. On Octo- local office. The corporation will be chang- ber 1 when Water and Sewerage Corpora- ing all water meters and will be making a tion took over, they connected the Treasure sewer survey. Cay system into the new water source. This takeover has been planned for sev- Horses Arrive for The Abaco Club

Students from three schools marched through Dundas Town and Marsh Harbour on December 3 to bring awareness to the problems of HIV/AIDS. This was one activity to observe International AIDS day on December 1. Ms Sandy Edwards coordinated the the International AIDS Day activities on Abaco. Photo by Richard Fawkes By Richard E. Fawkes Teachers involved were Robertha Lindsey About 100 students from grades six from Central Abaco Primary, Tina Rob- through 12, from three public schools in erts and Angela Pratt from S.C. Bootle, North and Central Abaco, engaged in a and Raquel Cox and Phillipa Farrington spirited march on December 3 through from Abaco Central. Dundas Town and Marsh Harbour to cul- Ms. Sandy Edwards, coordinator of In- minate days of AIDS awareness that re- ternational AIDS Day activities in Abaco volved around International AIDS Day, and director of the Adolescent Health and December 1. Family Life Programme, said that with the This is one of five horses that was brought in for The Abaco Club at Winding Bay. The “Stop AIDS now!” the students chanted cooperation of teachers, she was able to stable is in the background. The horse is shown here with Nikia Wong. Photo by Stone alternately with, “Protect yourself; don’t hold “sensitizing” workshops in primary McEwan wreck yourself!” and high schools throughout the week, as On November 22 a Convair 340 air- horseback riding available to its members Students participating in the march in- far south as Sandy Point, as well as in craft touched down at Marsh Harbour air- and guests. cluded sixth graders from Central Abaco Central Abaco and Cooper’s Town. port with a special shipment of five horses Primary along with contingents from S.C. for The Abaco Club which will make Please see Horses Page 13 Bootle and Abaco Central high schools. Please see March Page 10 Page 2 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 The Abaco Club Opens December 24 By Jennifer Hudson life style hospitality and other sporting fa- sitive to the local environment and conveys has high praise for all the people working The spectacular Abaco Club on Wind- cilities.” Mr. de Savary has been informed the ambiance and style so much in keeping on the project and his local suppliers who, ing Bay will open on December 24th, just by experts that, in every reality, this Scot- with the character of Abaco,” stated Mr. he says, “despite two hurricanes have beaten in time for its 80 members to enjoy an un- tish links style golf course may be rated , de Savary. He was determined that no es- all odds and achieved nothing short of a forgettable Christmas there. Within the next once it settles in, as number one in the Car- tablishment would be built which looked as miracle.” five years the number of members is ex- ibbean and within the 100 best in the world. if it was a piece of somewhere else depos- Mr. de Savary praised the government pected to increase to 500. Scottish links style golf is the original ited in the middle of Abaco, and he has of The Bahamas saying, “The co-operation With the current completion of phase one game of golf as is found at the famous St. indeed created a genuine local atmosphere and efficiency of all government depart- of this unique project, the facilities at The Andrews golf course in Scotland and the in his Abaco Club. ments has, in my experience of 35 years, Abaco Club now comprise 50 bedrooms in characteristics of this type of course mean The capital investment to date has been proven to be the most expeditious, construc- cottages, a spectacular club house, horses that it is very harmonious with nature with $50 million, but when this five star facility tive and helpful of any I have ever known and stables, a Scottish links style 18-hole sand dunes on the sea side, and the game is has been completed, the final investment anywhere.” He commended the utility com- championship golf course which is the first influenced by the sea breezes. By defini- will be in the region of $250 million. panies for making the December opening links style course in the entire Caribbean, a tion, links courses are extremely challeng- “Approximately 500 people have been possible by their great approach and time- full practice and teaching golf academy, a ing and the Winding Bay peninsula provides employed to complete phase one of the liness. gym and spa with treatments by Elemis, the perfect typical site for a Scottish links project, and overwhelmingly all the work The Abaco Club will formally open in swimming pool, facility for golfers includ- course. has been March of 2005 when it is hoped that the ing locker rooms, tennis courts, boats and “The under- Prime Minister, the Hon. Perry G. Christie, water sports equipment, small fishing club Family Is- taken by will perform the opening and drive off the house, thatched beach bar and day dock and land style Abaconians first tee along with an invited celebrity. an extensive maintenance building. The which has and local Mr. de Savary says that next year they Club has its own fire engine and emergency been cre- contrac- will be embarking on a major project of services vehicle. ated is, I tors,” international awareness for The Abaco Club A special VIP lounge for the sole use of believe, stated Mr. on Winding Bay, “Evidence so far clearly The Abaco Club has been opened in the most ap- desuggests that an international clientele in- new Fixed Base Operation at Cherokee propriate Savary, cluding celebrities will be enjoying this Aviation and provides a comfortable wait- for Abaco who feels unique lifestyle at Winding Bay. Not only ing and reception area for its members plus and will that the will great golfers be stimulated, but the es- very efficient Customs and Immigration certainly achieve- sence of the experience is to satisfy the services. A 14-seat private plane is soon to give our ment of whole family with a diversity of activities be acquired for flying guests in and out of guests a being so that they will never want to leave,” en- Abaco. five star open in thused Mr. de Savary. “It took five years searching the entire experi- time for “After 29 years in The Bahamas, and Caribbean to find the right place to create ence by Christmas having done projects in many different the sort of experience I would like to give any inter- is incred- countries over a span of 35 years, I truly people,” said Mr. Peter de Savary; devel- national ible given appreciate the saying It’s Better in The Ba- oper of The Abaco Club at Winding Bay. standards the short hamas, he continued. “I tell friends why “In my view Abaco, The Bahamas and par- but in a amount of would you go anywhere else for a break ticularly Winding Bay, represent the best manner One of five horses at Winding Bay looks over his new home. time since other than Winding Bay on Abaco. After destination for anyone seeking a world that is The horses are for the pleasure of the members and guests the project championship golf course with five star both sen- who will be relaxing at the new five star resort club began. He Please see Opening Page 3

Wants to thank all our customers for their loyalty and support over the past year. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year! December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 3 B

Phase I Nears Completion Marsh Harbour Plans rode a horse on the beach last week I asked cellent relationship with the people of Two Junkanoo Rushes Opening From Page 2 myself why am I returning to Europe where Cherokee and Little Harbour and that it is Marsh Harbour will be enlivened in De- all we have great golf, abundant bone fish- I will be met with drizzling rain and cold?” his desire to play a contributing role in the cember by two Junkanoo parades. On the ing, superb weather, a beautiful beach and Mr. de Savary concluded this interview community. Many different programmes 18 all of the Abaco school teams will per- the nicest and friendliest people. When I by saying how much he appreciates the ex- have been established from which people form on Don MacKay Boulevard starting are already benefitting. A scholarship at 6 p.m. On December 27 starting also programme has been initiated which will at 6 p.m. the seven groups of the Senior continue to make it possible for young Junkanoo will parade. Included in this per- people to receive training abroad. formance are the Spring City Rockers, “The Abaco Club on Winding Bay is all Murphy Town Mo-Town Shockers, about quality, not quantity,” stressed Mr. Marsh Harbour Supreme Dancers, Sandy de Savary. “Above all, it is a place to come Point Earth Movers, Green Turtle Cay and have fun, be happy and forget the rest Rockers, Blackwood Warriors and the of the world.” Fox Town L.A Conquerors. Non-members will be able to enjoy the fa- cilities at The Abaco Club on a guest basis.

The lush green grass on the golf course at The Abaco Club of Winding Bay is unbelievably green. It is meticulously maintained, even mowed every day. Developer Peter de Savary, pointing, is showing Min. Vincent Peet the area during Mr. Peet’s recent visit.

J & J ELECTRIC BILL JOHNSTON MIKE JORGENSEN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS CELL: 242-357-6674 (BILL) • CELL: 242-477-5222 TEL: 242-367-5145 • FAX: 242-367-5144 P.O. BOX AB 20413 • MARSH HARBOUR • ABACO • BAHAMAS E-mail: [email protected] Page 4 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Second Home Owners Bring Thanks From North Abaco Plane Loads of Relief Supplies The North Abaco Local Government where it was presented to Mr. Donald Officials and residents wish to thank Mr. Cash, Family Island Administrator for Residents of Jacksonville, North Caro- used as a supplemental electric supply for Jere Fountain and Mr. Sam Bright for the North Abaco. lina, have been most generous in the assis- the administration office and other govern- kind gesture they displayed in donating a Both Mr. and Mrs. Fountain are home tance they have given the residents of North ment offices nearby during emergencies. portable generator to the North Abaco owners in Treasure Cay and have a keen Abaco. An article appeared on October 4 Shortly after Hurricane Frances, Mr. Hurricane Command Centre and the interest in helping the local citizens from in the Daily News Staff paper describing Fountain delivered a cargo plane load of Administrator’s Office and residence. It an educational and athletic perspective It the plight of the residents of North Abaco supplies to Treasure Cay. He has had assis- is understood that the generator was ac- is in this vein where the local elected of- after Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. tance from Garland Tuton to deliver roof- tually donated by Mr. Sam Bright of ficials are seeking to establish a partner- As a result of that article Mr. Sam Bright, ing material, drinking water, portable elec- Sam’s Furniture located in Jacksonville, ship with such beautiful winter residents owner of Sam’s Quality Furniture in Jack- tric generators and tarpaulins.. These sup- North Carolina. And Mr. Jerry Fountain like the Fountains and other hoteliers and sonville, North Carolina, offered to donate plies were donated by several people in- and his wife flew it over in their plane corporate citizens so as to improve the an 8 KW generator if there was a way to cluding the mayor of Richland, North Caro- from the U.S.A. to Treasure Cay, Abaco, growth and development of North Abaco. transport it to Abaco. lina, Mr. Marvin Trott. The trip from North Mr. Jere Jountain is a Treasure Cay prop- Carolina is a three-hour flight in a Cessna Donald Cash, Aministrator erty owner and brought it down in his own Caravan. Previously he had brought in den- plane. The generator was presented to Mr. tal and medical equipment and food. Donald Cash on December 4 and will be Lighthouse Lighthouse Rentals and Property Sales Remember to Buckle Up Marina Freeport Skiffs Hope Town 13’ 15’ 17’ Now Available Call for information

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This one of a kind estate offers an incredible waterfront panorama with sweeping waterfront views. Approximately 100' of water frontage and deep water dockage just minutes to the ocean. There is over 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. The property is perched on one of the highest elevations on the island, at it’s peak you can enjoy 360 degree views. The main residence which comprises 3,076 square feet on two levels. This masterpiece has the highest quality workmanship with the finest finishes throughout including hand made built-in cabinetry constructed from the finest woods from around the world. Two bedrooms two bathrooms including a guest bathroom both on different levels, make up the main house which also includes a wrap around screened porch facing the harbour. The guest cottage is located at the foot of the dock with it’s own swimming pool. This building comprises over 1400 square feet and also is two bedroom and two bathroom combining a living room/dining room/game room. There is also a laundry and a screened porch. The estate is complete with it’s own standby generator and reverse osmosis system. There is also a “summer kitchen” with a built in bar-b-que pit. Uncompromising quality describes this estate. Offered at $3,500,000. Contact: Chris Farrington, BRI MAKING Ph. 242-365-4695 e-mail EAL STATE EAL ASY [email protected] R E R E Featured Properties www.coldwellbankerbahamas.com December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 5 B

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#2150 #2174 #2167 Commercial Acreage Turtle Rocks Little Orchard Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour

Call for Price $195,000.00 $460,000.00 Located on Key Club road in Marsh Harbour Located just off the Abaco Highway approx. This cozy little 3 bed, 2 bath home is located is approx. 6.5 acres of prime real estate. This 2 miles south of Leisure Lee is this great on 1 acre of prime waterfront property. property is situated in a very quiet, residential parcel of land. This prime beachfront listing Spacious living & dining, beautifully area & faces the ocean with great views of offers 2.37 acres, featuring 104 ft frontage renovated & modern kitchen which features the neighbouring cays. This spectacular lot on the beautiful beach & 125 ft on the road. custom cabinetry & Corian countertops. has over 450 ft. of water frontage w/ This lot also offers 30 foot elevations w/ Beautiful views of the Sea of Abaco & the 50 ft. elevations. This lot has great potential magnificent views of the Sea of Abaco & neighbouring cays. The yard is landscaped & could be used for a sub-division or the neighbouring cays. & well maintained & features fruit bearing commercial business. trees & other native plants. #2136 #2147 #2168 ‘Peek-A-View’ ‘Clifford Sawyer House’ Beautiful Wooded Lot Hope Town Hope Town Marsh Harbour

$868,000.00 $810,000.00 $144,000.00 One of the finest homes on Elbow Cay & This magnificent property is comprised of This lot is located near Fry's Mangrove on overlooking the beautiful crystal blue three lots. A gorgeous 2 bed, 2 bath cottage Elbow Cay. It is situated between the Sea Atlantic Ocean. Centrally located on the w/ all new quality furniture, state-of-the-art of Abaco & a creek making it an ideal island, 'Peek-a-View' is a great choice for a kitchen appliances, computer, television & location for nature lovers & boating second or retiring home. The property is new laundry facilities. The house also has enthusiasts. The property is approx. 41,000. beautifully landscaped & the home is open new septic, cistern, IPE decking, & new sq. ft. & is just a few minutes from Hope & spacious. This 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath home has hurricane windows.The entire house has Town. This is a great investment opportunity a large, open kitchen, Jacuzzi tub & his & also been re-roofed. Must be seen to truly for those that want their own little piece of her closets in the master suite. appreciate all of its wonderful features. paradise. #2166 #2172 #2171 ‘Bea’s Nest’ Bahama Palm Shores Bahama Palm Shores Man-O-War Cay

$1,400,000.00 $156,000.00 $89,000.00 ‘Bea's Nest’ offers 5 bed & 4 bath w/ Located just 20 minutes from Marsh Harbour This offering consists of three consecutive numerous porches. Large open kitchen w/ in beautiful Bahama Palm Shores is this lots on Banyan Tree Drive in beautiful adjacent family room w/ beautiful ocean great parcel of land. Just across the street is Bahama Palm Shores. Priced to sell at a views. Above the kitchen is a second storey the beautiful eight mile beach. This property mere $89,000 you can build your home on loft that can be used as a home office. 2 is approx. 22,000 sq. ft. & is the perfect spot one lot and keep two for future use or resale. beds are detached from the main house for your island dream house. The community Only a short walk from the beach, this offering separate entries, perfect for visiting of Bahama Palm Shores offers second home property is an excellent buy. Call our office guests. Beautifully landscaped, includes a owners & full-time residents a personal or make an appointment today. pool, cabana & spa tub. atmosphere.

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Nassau (242) 356-5030 • Eleuthera (242) 359-7660 Page 6 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Club News Rotary Club of Abaco school in Moores Island or Sandy Point, There was a school at Wilson City which Albury stated that six million feet of lum- only a small Anglican school. was not very well attended as the parents ber was shipped to Cuba and a further Club Presents Cheques Very little immigration was reported, but deemed it necessary to keep their children 826,000 feet went to Nassau along with By Jennifer Hudson in 1907 29 cases of misconduct went be- home to do jobs to earn money. It was stated 1,200 tons of ice. As part of their ongoing tradition of pub- fore the magistrate’s court and 34 in 1908. in the report, “In Moore’s Island and Sandy In the third report it was stated that dur- lic service, the Rotary Club of Abaco pre- By 1916 this number had risen to 120. Point there was a very great imperfection ing that year law offenders were treated as sented cheques for two very worthy causes A modern waterworks system was almost in the 3 R’s.” at their meeting on December 6th. First to ready at Wilson City, electric lights were At the end of his report Mr. Stanley Please see Club Page 7 receive a cheque for $500 to assist with her being installed and an ice plant was opened medical expenses was Amber Wilmore, a which, in one year, sent thousands of tons student at St. Francis de Sales Primary of ice into Nassau where there was no ice School, who was all smiles as she received plant. The ice plant in Wilson City was the her cheque knowing that this donation will first in The Bahamas. help towards making movement easier for In the next report by Stanley Albury, it her in the future. was reported that in one year Customs net- Also on hand to receive a $500 cheque ted £248, fifteen shillings and sixpence were several members of the Scurvy Few while the Post Office netted £27 pounds, Motorcycle Club, who will be purchasing twelve shillings and threepence. Mr. Bethel toys to bring joy to the hearts of children as here interjected that the Post Office now part of their Toys for Tots programme. Mr. nets between Skeet LaChance thanked the members of Cherokee made a total of £300 for the Rotary on behalf of the Scurvy Few. year from eight smacks carrying 70 men. Before the club got down to the business From the amount netted, one-third would of the evening, Sergeant-at-Arms, Jo-Ann go to the boat while the other two-thirds Bradley, desirous of getting everyone into was shared between the men. festive spirit, delighted everyone with a Twenty one thousand pounds was the humorous Christmas song she had written total paid to the labourers at Wilson City to which all were invited to join in the cho- for the year; this did not include the wages rus. for workers from the U.S. labourers re- The Rotary Club of Abaco donated $500 to the Scurvy Few Motorcycle Club for its Toys Speaker for the evening was Mr. Patrick ceived three shillings per day while carpen- for Tots program. Shown above is Mr. Kevin Sterling, President of Rotary, presenting the Bethel, who is a past President and Secre- ters received seven shillings. check to Mr. Skeet LaChance of the Scurvy Few while club members look on. tary of the Rotary Club of Abaco and a Paul Harris Fellow which is the highest honour in Rotary. He was introduced as not only a retired teacher but as a “former Mayor of Serving Marsh Harbour and the Cays with Cherokee.” In light of the fact that this year Freight Service from Nassau and Palm Beach Rotary International is celebrating its 100th anniversary, Mr. Bethel talked about Abaco • Departing Palm Beach as it was in the year 1904, the year Rotary twice monthly* was established. His address was extremely interesting and informative whilst being • Departing Nassau highlighted with his own sense of humour. Every Tuesday Night Facts were presented from the reports of three Commissioners from the District of • Arriving Marsh Harbour Cherokee Sound in the 1900s and covered Early Wednesday Morning many different aspects of life. “Roads were terrible. Farmers walked • Extended Services to Green Turtle Cay from Cherokee to Wilson City to make * For more information on the Palm Beach service Call money selling their goods to the workers at Trinity Customs Brokerage (242) 367-4297 the lumber mills. They tried to get govern- ment to put in a road to Wilson City at an Marsh Harbour Contact Nassau Contact Palm Beach Contact estimated cost of £ 1000 but this was deemed Ph: (242) 367-2653 Ph./Fax: (242) 393-4371 Ph: (561) 840-9393 too expensive. Instead government took Government Dock Western End Potter’s Cay Dock M/V Legacy L200 and effected some repairs. During the Marsh Harbour, Abaco Nassau, New Providence c/o Heavy Lift Service Inc. year 1908 three million feet of lumber and 801 Avenue East 350,000 shingles were produced at Wilson Riviera Beach, FL 33404 City. The school at Cherokee was open 184 days that year and the average attendance was reported to be better than the previous year. At that time there was no government

Congratulations! Superintendent Clarence A. Russell II

On having been chosen and successfully completing your International Commanders Senior Advance Training Course in Criminal Justice and Police Management at Breamhill Police Training College & University of Liecester, Hampshire, London, UK.

From Your wife Janet, Kids - Tenaj, Clarence III, Kristina and Chevette and all your family and true friends in Abaco and Nassau. We Love You!!

“TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE.” “THE WILL OF GOD WILL NOT TAKE YOU WHERE HIS GRACE CAN’T KEEP YOU.” December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 7 B More Club News Wholesale Grocery Is Open By Isobel Sherman consumer bulk buying at very reasonable but he made mention of the fact that in 1886 After a few weeks of partial operation prices. Abaco Groceries is located between Club From Page 6 it was said that there was an urgent need Abaco Groceries is now fully stocked and Pinewoods Nursery and Abaco Neem on for a police station in Cherokee. So they operating normally. Owned and managed Don MacKay Boulevard in Marsh Harbour. follows: 75 were fined, 15 were imprisoned have been waiting a long time! by Ian Roberts, Abaco Groceries offers the (the jail was at that time in Hope Town), At the close of the meeting Rotary mem- four were bound over, nine were whipped, bers were reminded of the commitment to four sent to trial and the rest dismissed. bell ringing at various locations in down- In 1916 the lumber mill at Wilson City town Marsh Harbour prior to the holiday closed. Workers were “not appreciative of season. the mill and were complaining and causing problems.” Mr. Bethel closed his talk by Pilot Club of Abaco Best Wishes likening the situation then to the trade unions Carol Service Is Held from of today. By Isobel Sherman Mr. Frederik Gottlieb added that when On December 9 the Pilot Club of Abaco he was a M.P. a lady in Cherokee asked held its fourth Annual Carol Service at St. Administrator him to get a police station built there. He Andrews Methodist Church in Dundas told her he would see what he could do. Town. Revis Rolle There is still no police station there today

Greetings to you and yours during this Yuletide season. God has been good to us by sparing our lives during these recent hurricanes. This proves that after the rain comes the sunshine and that you can find triumph and success in the midst of disasters or storms. It is truly a pleasure to serve your city which is the fast- est growing in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Together with Almighty God during the ensuing year 2005, we will experience a bountiful harvest and achievements beyond our wildest imagination.

Mr. Kevin Sterlin, President of the Rotary Club of Abaco, is presenting a check to Ms. Elaine Martinborough to help with medical expense of her daughter. Page 8 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Student Studies Aboard S/V Concordia Editor’s Note: Rebecca Risberg is spend- Forest Heights Academy. schoolmate of mine, was accepted. Our Daily Routine ing a school year aboard a sailboat which I have two adopted sisters, one from Prior to hearing about Class Afloat, I can doubles as a school. The ship, the S/V Mexico and the other from Romania. I have honestly say it was never my dream to go Night watch, day watch, classes, Concordia, a three-masted Barkentine, is two wonderful parents that have given me around the world on a sailboat, at least. homework, tests, being on time, closed- sailing across the Pacific Islands. all the support and love a teenager could However, once I understood all that Class toed shoes, colors and the list goes on. My name is Rebecca Risberg. For my want and that is a very big reason I am on Afloat encompassed, the urge was more Our routine onboard the S/V Concordia whole life I have lived on a small island Class Afloat today. I had initially heard than I had anticipated. So, I took the chance is not easy. There are so many responsi- called Lubbers Quarters near Elbow Cay. I about this “program at sea” last summer and applied . . . and I guess the rest of the bilities and things to remember that your am a grade 12 graduate with honors from when Andrew Whilhoyte, a close friend and story is self-explanatory. However, with- day usually just flies by. By the time you out the support and hard work from my go to bed, you are exhausted and ready parents, this adventure could not have been for a good night’s sleep. But for some of possible. us a good night’s sleep is usually inter- I can say that I am happy here and do rupted by night watch. feel as if it’s a home away from home (with- Night watch - ah - just the sound of it out the family and boyfriend). But, these makes me cringe. Every night each watch 10 months will forever be engraved in my has to wake up for two hours and stand memory and will shape me for the rest of lookout on the bridge. Usually there is a my life. The friendships and bonds that I rotation in which each watch member will make with the 47 individuals on this only has to stand watch or helm for no ship will be as strong and everlasting as the wind that fills our sails along the way. Please see Class Afloat Page 9

The S/V Concordia is a three-masted Barkentine which takes high school students and students who have just finished high school for long voyages lasting nine months. The HELP WANTED students do college prep work along with all the duties of a sailor. Positions are available for the Out Islands Finest Vacation Homes following job opportunities: Waterfront Properties • New Marina Store packers Rentals & Sales   Cashiers Interested persons should contact the Office Supervisior or 1 Purple Porpoise Place Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas Warehouse Manager of Chris & Peggy Thompson, Proprietors Phone 242-366-0224 • Fax 242-366-0434 Burns House Ltd at 367.3712 Villa Pasha Luxurious home on Green Turtle Cay. Located on 2.5 miles of white sand beach. Impeccably detailed, almost new Caribbean style villa. Wrap-around veranda. Careful craftsmanship and attention to detail describes this estate. It takes its design from a plantation estate home in the Caribbean. This elegant beach front estate has everything one could ask for in a vacation home. Five well appointed bedrooms with an open living area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and your very own private beach. The kitchen is fully equipped with every modern convenience. Custom made shutters and dormer windows, wrap-around porches and gingerbread de- There is also a spa adjoining the master suite. This is truly an Island signs portray a colonial plantation look. This meticulously maintained estate is perched Paradise!!! on a slight bluff with balmy sea breezes.

The living room, where origi- This is the front porch where Modern fully equipped kitchen. Master bedroom suite with An aerial view of the estate nal oil paintings adorn the cy- you observe beautiful sunrises, All major appliances, including whirlpool bath. Four guest air which overlooks the wide sandy press hand laid walls. The or for the late riser, an outdoor freezer. VHF Radio and high conditioned bedrooms. Fully beach. The house is complete marble floors take you back breakfast overlooking the Atlan- speed internet system. furnished house, fully equipped with golf carts, bicycles and an to the early colonial century tic and the beach just steps be- kitchen. outdoor bar-beque grill. while the cool rattan and dark low. mahogany furnishings, a functional fireplace, give you the coziness of a New En- gland home. Careful craftsmanship and Offered at attention to detail describes this estate. LIGHTBOURN REALTY $2.4 million Green Turtle Cay Office Chris Farrington - BRI P.O. Box AB 22758, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Office (242) 365-4695 Email: [email protected] Fax (242) 365-4697 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 9 B Pacific Ports Beckon Student Local Realtor Earns of free time (sometimes more, depend- ing on the day). Day watch is two hours Prestigious Award of helping out the boson on deck with Jennifer Hudson ered all aspects of chores such as sanding, cleaning, rust Well known local realtor, Mrs. Sandra property market- busting and sweeping. Day watch is a Evans of Sandra Evans Real Estate, has ing, cultural as- time for you to work and at the same time recently been awarded the Certified In- pects of dealing catch a tan or catch up on some gossip! ternational Property Specialist Award. with international Then at 12:30 it’s lunch and at 6:30 Sandra is the only realtor of the approxi- clientele and in- it’s dinner. After dinner you are free for mately 50 licensed realtors on Abaco to ternational busi- the night to do as you wish. However, have earned this very prestigious award ness practices. watches start at 8 p.m. so if you are on which is only held by six other realtors Sandra has for that watch your time is limited! throughout the entire Bahamas. now joined the Other than night watch at 8 p.m. there The requirements and examinations for this ranks of 1,500 are other activities going on. Some stu- award are extremely demanding. One must CIPS world wide and her name has been dents wish to spend their time in study Rebecca Risberg in her safety harness speak a second language, possess other inter- published in Who’s Who in International hall from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Or some national business experience besides real es- Real Estate. like to grab a pillow and blanket and head tate and have attended a diversity of real estate The Certified International Property Class Afloat From Page 8 up to the mizzen deck for a late night events outside one’s own country. Specialist Pin was presented to Sandra at movie under the stars on someone’s Sandra spent six days in Puerto Rico the National Association of Realtors Con- more than 30 minutes. laptop. There are also clubs, like year- So once watch is over, it’s back to bed, completing the rigorous course work and vention in Orlando. book, photography and dance that hap- then wrote five examinations which cov- but then you are up again at 7 a.m. for pen every evening starting at 7:30 p.m. fitness. Boys’ and girls’ fitness rotate; So, like I said, life on board is a lot of so if you are lucky, you might get to sleep work. But in the end it’s all worth it. in until breakfast at 7:30 a.m. After Because once you go to bed at night af- breakfast it is on the bow for colors. Subscribe toThe Abaconian Colors is where announcements are given and information such as how far we have Please see Class Afloat Page 11 To Keep up with All the News of the Island traveled in the last 24 hours and the near- est coast is announced to the entire ship. After colors it’s time for cleaning sta- tions. It could be the classroom or mess. Different watches are responsible for dif- When you require a Real Estate Appraisal, please call: ferent areas of the ship every morning. Usually cleaning stations lasts no longer Kathleen Albury, than 30 minutes and afterwards you are BRI free do homework or hang out until your a professional Licensed Real Estate Appraiser who has performed work for most local next class at 9 a.m. financial institutions, many attorneys and private individuals. Classes can last from 9 a.m. until sometimes 7 p.m. However, everybody She also serves as Estate Agent with H.G. Christie, Ltd. with six years of extensive has hour hours of day watch in between, and varied experience in real estate, both in the U.S. and the Bahamas, four of these one hour of lunch and at least one hour years in Abaco. She maintains licenses in both countries. She has completed many continuing education courses, having received her Bahamas Real Estate Institute designation, and can be considered one of the best trained realtors in Abaco.

The Jib Kathleen serves all of Abaco and currently resides in Hope Town, Elbow Cay. P.O. Box AB 20777 Room Bay Street - Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Restaurant Tel: (242) 367 - 5454 Fax: (242) 367 - 5452 e.mail: [email protected] HGChristie.com

New Year’s Eve Dinner Party Prime Rib & Lobster Dinners Midnight Champagne Toast $35 per person Starts 8 p.m. Party Favors Dancing Sunrise Bay 212 ft Waterfront Marsh Harbour Waterfront Adjoining Winding Bay Music A private, residential Community on the Sea of Abaco in the Open for Lunch heart of Marsh Wed - Sat Harbour. 11:30 - 2:30 (Next Door to Regattas of Abaco) Only 14 Lots remaining NEW - EXCLUSIVE LISTING! Dinner nights Beautiful waterfront estate on the SELLING FAST Sea of Abaco. 5 Bed, 4 Bath, pool Wed & Sat Only Must see $2,150,000 NEW - EXCLUSIVE LISTING! 7 p.m. - Reservations Royal Harbour - Marsh Harbour Lot #26 consisting of 14,583 sq.ft. 5 acre parcel, great elevations Sugar Loaf Cay Offered @ $125,000 Home of the best overlooking Winding Bay Dorros Cove - Elbow Cay and the Atlantic Ocean. Lots #39 & #40, Offered as one parcel. Babyback ribs & Approx. 220’ x 220’ fabulous unobstructed Call for price. ocen views, Offered @ $325,000 One Pound Steaks NEW EXCLUSIVE Bahama Palm Shores - 3 Lots 80’ x 125’ sq.ft. @ $25,000 each Bahama Palm Shores - Beachfront 100’ Beachfront x 400+/- deep $249,000 Casuarina Point - Residential Lot & 80’ x 125’ sq.ft. @ $15,000 Guana Cay - 5 direct beach front lots Starting from $250,000 Contact Bill Thompson 477-5712 Yacht Club NEW - 2.6 Acre Waterfront Long Beach - Exclusive Listing ABACO REAL ESTATE Lot 7B $259,000 12 Lots available @ $58,000 P.O.Box AB-20404 • Marsh Harbour, Abaco,Bahamas Call 367-2700 • VHF Ch 16 Phone : (242) 367-2719 • Fax : (242) 367-2359 • www.abacobahamas.com Page 10 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004

Students March for HIV/AID Awareness Don’t Drink Sixteen-year-old D’Andra Johnson, an College in Nassau. He and Mr. Sarone and Drive March From Page 1 11th grade peer leader from Abaco Cen- Kennedy of the Abaco Chapter of the Red She said that for some time now, she had tral, said, “I would like to convince my Cross were the only two men participating been targeting students from as early as peers that the best way to prevent AIDS is in the march. fourth and fifth grades for educational to wait until you’re married to have sex.” Statistics show that The Bahamas ranks awareness on the dangers of HIV/AIDS, Crystal McInttosh, a 17-year-old peer very high in per capita HIV infection on a especially as there is growing evidence that leader from S.C. Bootle, a senior, is urg- world scale, and that Abaco is among the there are children as young as “age nine ing young people to educate themselves islands in the country with the highest rates who are sexually active.” about the dangers of sex before getting in- of infection. Another aspect of increasing awareness volved in it. on the dangers of HIV/AIDS and sexually Assisting in the HIV/AIDS awareness transmitted diseases (STDs) is the use of programmes was Keith Kemp, a graduate peer leadership groups and peer counselors. of S.C. Bootle attending Success Training Abaco FSCFSCAbaco A BahamianAbaco Financial Service FSCFSCAbaco Corporation Is your property featured on Investment Fund Administration www.CaribbeanRealEstateShowcase.com  Fund Formation and Licensure  Ph: 242-367-2365  Articles of Association and Offering Memorandums Call us www.abacorealtor.com  Shareholders registration, issuance and redemption of shares  All accounting and administration including monthly financial statements, partner statements, and NAV calculations  Government compliance Corporate Service Provider  International Business Companies (IBC’s) incorporation and registration  Central Bank applications  Registered agent services  Custodial and local account administration  Serve as director, nominee shareholder, officer, or local agent  Government compliance Accounting and Computer Consulting  Dedicated to e-commerce and client communication through the internet  Data storage of all client documents (both hard and soft copies)  Monthly, quarterly, or annual preparation of financial statements  Bank reconciliations, Payroll, Accts Payable, and Accts Receivable Memorial Plaza, Suite 202, P.O.Box AB-20763, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas Tel: 242-367-0220 Fax: 707-516-7765 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 11 B

spent on night watch, day watch or in class Class Afloat From Page 9 Christmas Concert Benefits Church worth every second because there is no other ter your watch, you feel proud. Proud of way to travel the world and do algebra at all that you accomplished in one day and the same time and become a better person proud that you have the strength and initia- in the process. tive to carry on. Also, arriving at port makes every hour

Port Department Public Notice

TO ALL COMMERCIAL BOAT OPERATORS A group of talented musicians performed a concert of Christmas music on December 4 in the music room at Forest Heights Academy. Sounds of the Season proved to be a Re: S.T.C.W. MARITINE TRAINING well appreciated concert which featured a variety of popular and traditional Christmas music. The solo musicians included Joan Albury Moss, Jennifer Hudson, Bryan Thompson, Ruth Saunders and Celeisha Russell. The Jes’Us quartet also delighted the Please be advised that the S.T.C. W. Maritime Training will begin audience. The concert was raising funds for Kirk of the Pines Presbyterian Church January 10th, 2005. The trainign schedule is as follows: • January 10th thru February 5th, 2005 - Central District, Cherokee Give to the Charity of Your Choice This Christmas and the Cays. • February 7th thru February 11th, 2005 - Southern District, Moore’s Island, Castaway Cay and Crossing Rocks • Maintenance Free • Fire Resistant • February 14th thru February 26th - Northern District, Treasure • Heavy Wind Loads • Factory Savings Cay, Grand and Walkers Cay • 100% Useable Space • Multiple Panels and Colors The deadline for certification is March 31st, 2005. Boat licenses • Heavy-duty Red Iron Frame Speed • Multiple Configurations Quality will not be renewed unless you have a certificate of having • Customized Accents • Easy Build-it-Yourself Value completed this course. All buildings are Red Iron, bolt-up kits in 26 gauge Construction • 20-Year Mill Backed Warranty galv. that include engineered drawings and come Captain Cyril A. Roker • Fast, Quick & Easy Delivery in all sizes. Local building codes may cause From Manufacturing prices to vary. Pricing FOB Factory. Port Administrator Facilities Nationwide 1-972-267-9200

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ERIKA FESZT RUSSELL MARSH HARBOUR 2809 GREEN TURTLE CAY MARSH HARBOUR/HOPETOWN ENJOY FRUITFUL INCOME. 3.719 ACRES - COCO BAY TO ATLANTIC OCEAN 2 BEB, 1 BATH UNITS. CENTRALLY WITH DOCK AND DREDGED CHANNEL.

2937 BAH. PALM SHORES DUPUCH REAL ESTATE TREASURE CAY At the Stop Light BEAUTIFULLY LARGE WOODED LOT NEXT TO Marsh Harbour, Abaco ESTATE LOTS BUILD FOR VIEWS OF THE ATLANTIC. TWO ADJACENT LOTS ON GOLF COURSE. Tel. 242. FOR SALE Fax. 242.367.7253 MARSH HARBOUR COMMERCIAL ACREAGE. CALL FOR DETAILS. www.erabahamas.com Page 12 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 13 B

Horses From Page 1X

The five are full breed American Quarter Horses which have a mild temperament and heavy muscling. Adapting easily, these horses are perfect for riding around the plush and spa- cious surroundings of The Abaco Club. The stables are close to the welcome and administration center. Upon leaving the cen- ter, members and guests will be able to see the bobbing heads of the horses, as if they are saying welcome. Ms. Tania Duncombe, Operations Man- ager, has many duties and responsibility, a part of which will include the overall care taking of the horses. She was at the airport assisting with the arrival of the animals and had this to say, “It’s a historic event for Abaco.” She went on to say, “The horses have attuned very well to their new surround- ings and there is no better way to enjoy the beaches or view the spectacular property of the Abaco Club than by horseback.”

P.O. Box AB-20180 Marsh Harbour, Abaco PH: 367-0020 Check out The Abaconian online at www.abaconian.com Dr. Richelle Knowles - Dermatologist December 18, 2004 Dr. Hubert Minnis - Ob Gyn / Ultrasound December 18, 2004 Dr. May Hestmo - Hand and Orthopedic Surgeon December 18, 2004 Dr. Edwin Demeritte, Neurologist / Neurophysiologist (Adults & Children) December 18, 2004 Dr. Bernard Rolle - General Medicine/ Diabetes Specialist December 22, 2004 Dr. Bernard Rolle - General Medicine/ Diabetes Specialist January 5, 2005 Dr. Frumentus Leon - Obstetrician / Gynecologist January 8, 2005 Dr. KJA Rodgers - Opthalmologist Dr. Micheal Caplia - Optometrist January 13, 2005 Dr. Micheal Caplia - Optometrist January 14, 2005 Dr. Paul Hunt - Pediatrician, Asthma and Allergy Testing January 15, 2005 Dr. Gregory Neil - Plastic Surgeon January 15, 2005 EEG Studies January 15, 2005 Dr. Bernard Rolle - General Medicine/ Diabetes Specialist January 19, 2005 Dr. Edwin Demeritte, Neurologist / Neurophysiologist (Adults & Children) January 21, 2005 Dr. Daniel Johnson - Foot Doctor January 21, 2005 Ms. Kim Scriven - Audiology Hearing aids, hearing testing January 21, 2005 Dr. Elaine Lundy - General Practioner January 22, 2005 Ms. Ava Thompson - Child & Adolescent Psycologist January 22, 2005 Dr. Winston Campbell, Ears, Nose & Throat Specialist, Sleep Apnea January 27, 2005 Flu Shots Available For Appointments Call 367-0020 Page 14 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Guana Protests New Development

Provided by the Abaco Residents United ment and will certainly devastate this frag- But now the verdict is in and the death war- course is planned. Ultra exclusive! Ultra Residents Fight Large ile area. Furthermore, the fact that part of rant has been signed. The method of ex- expensive! All previous courses built by this Development Slated for Guana this development would include government ecution is slow drip lethal injection. The company follow the same plan. land given away for foreign financial gain reef is scheduled to die. The Passerine de- Golf course construction and mainte- Abaco residents are furious over the pro- is a crime we will not permit! velopment on the north end of Great Guana nance will provide the most destructive posed development for north Guana Cay. Has government given permission to kill Cay has been approved. Along with this punch to the surrounding eco-systems. Huge They feel the government unfairly an- the reef? There is no proven way to contain development will come the certain destruc- doses of chemicals, many of which are sus- nounced the “approval in principal” follow- 100 percent of golf course run-off. Any tion of a pristine natural wonder that runs pected of causing various cancers, will be- ing a vicious hurricane season while many claims to catch and reuse water or substi- along much of the eastern shore of the come routine in their application. Even residents were without power or telephones. tute organic chemicals to treat the course Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. though this developer claims they will use Now with the rumors of a January 1st start, are only superficial measures which, at best, While citizens and homeowners were left organic chemicals, these chemicals have the they are making their case against the pro- will only delay the death of the surround- to deal with the cumulative effects of mul- same destructive effect on the surrounding posed Passerine at Abaco. ing reef. In addition, these measures prove tiple hurricanes, the passage of this mas- air and marine environments. High nutri- Their arguments focus on the inevitable more costly than feasible. The fact is that sive development was slipped in to the ent load whether it is organic or not is POI- death of near-shore barrier reefs around increased nutrient levels from fertilizers agenda of the future plan for Abaco. If you SONOUS for the reef. Abaco due to the impact of the operation of stimulate algal growth which smothers coral are one of the many who has been lucky 2. Hundreds of home sites are included a golf course and marina, and they are chal- reefs. enough to come to know this natural won- which will more than double the islands lenging government’s decision to give away Government is giving away our birth- der of Abaco, consider yourself warned that residential population. In addition, 60 rental Crown Land and Treasury Land to this de- right! The marina is slated to be built on the fate of the reef is sealed. The sound units are planned, increasing the stress load velopment. The community people want to government land affectionately known as you hear is the clock ticking. We can stop on utilities and the islands waste manage- see the Treasury Land put to tender (as re- Joe’s Creek. This includes a mangrove nurs- this with your support. Tell PM Christy NO! ment systems. quired by Commonwealth law) so that the ery ground which replenishes the local fish- community can pay off the owed taxes and Facts About the Development ery stocks. This is Bahamian land, land that Please see Development Page 15 purchase this land to be set aside as a pub- 1. An 18-hole Tom Fazio designed golf has been set aside to be developed by Ba- lic park. hamians to increase Bahamian wealth. It is Passerine Opposition Platform a crime against the people for our govern- There is good development for an area ment to give away our land for foreign and there is bad development for an area. profit. Passerine on Abaco is bad development for See more of this argument on the website North Guana because its faults outweigh any www.saveguanacayreef.com benefits promised to the local communities. Has Government Given This protected bay and wrap around beach are bordered by some of the most beautiful Permission to Kill our Reefs? and bountiful coral reefs on Abaco. One of the world’s oldest living inhabit- It is a complete coastal and marine eco- ants has been convicted of excessive beauty system including a mangrove estuary, and the ability to generate large profits for beaches and dunes, and barrier reef. This a select few. Did you miss the trial? Don’t environmentally sensitive area needs an en- feel bad if you did - it was really easy to vironmentally sensitive development. What miss. It wasn’t on Court TV or even well Passerine proposes, an 18-hole golf course publicized. In fact, it seems to have taken and a 240-slip marina are the least envi- place while the majority of concerned citi- ronmentally responsible types of develop- zens were thinking of their survival in the face of multiple blows by Mother Nature. 34 amazing home sites near Cherokee and Winding Bay! Get in now! Aisle of Palm Realty

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Beautiful ocean view lots overlooking the unspoiled and pristine Watch- ing Bay Beach and the azure blue Atlantic Ocean. 1115 - 5 lots with amazing views and Also available are interior excellent elevations. All lots 1+/- acre in size and underground utilities to Tilloo Cay - 1021 - New Price - Two elevated adjacent parcels with good draft lots with views of Cherokee come. Sound and the flats. Under- just offshore. Reduced to $180,000 & $190,000. ground utilities and paved roads coming soon. Coral Point - 1007 - Two adjacent par- cels of land approx. 1.5 acres each with 40' elevations and 130'+ of waterfront. 1123 - 7 unit apartment complex in One parcel is vacant, other has partially Hope Town. Four one bedroom and Bahama Palm Shores This area of Abaco is one completed home of 3/2 three two bedroom units. Always a Seven lots exclusively listed starting at of the fastest growing lo- waiting list of tenants. $15,000. cations with The Abaco Hope Town - 1106 - North End Bahama Palm is HOT! HOT! HOT! vacant lot just one lot from the Sea of Guana Cay - 1117 & 1118 - One Club at Winding Bay just Abaco. cottage of 2/1 and one home of 3/2 on Yellowwood - 1133 - 1.17 acre lot spectacular beachfront near town. one mile away. between Cherokee and Winding Bay Both homes have great rental history. Regattas - 1002 - BEST BUY - Unfur- nished ground floor unit in building 2 Lots start at $27,500 Please call us for information on these fine listings with two beds and two baths. Brand or any of our other listings throughout Abaco new accordion hurricane shutters just web site: www.aisleofpalmrealty.com installed. $171,500 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 15 B Town Fears Environmental Destruction eted outside of the Bahamas. These profits hamas. give away our land to foreign developers, Development From Page 14 belong to the Bahamian people. This land This crime is happening all over the you give away our people’s wealth. is our birth right! Bahamas. And right now the government Bahamians, we must stop this now! It is 3. Last but not least, a 240-slip marina When large scale developers promise is about to commit it again in Abaco at a May Day call, for we are running out of requiring a man made harbor seals the deal. increased local employment and “spin- the north end of Great Guana Cay. Pas- time and land! We are a small nation and This is to be dredged out of the last marine off” jobs, this is a small bone to throw, serine at Abaco is to be a 585-acre ex- cannot afford to give away our land to for- estuary on the island and built on govern- not only are these jobs temporary, but clusive golf course resort with a 240-slip eign developers. ment land. This marina will be the LARG- the real money is being made by the own- marina dredged out of the island’s only It is up to us, the residents of this island EST MARINA on any individual site in ers of the land, Bahamian land. remaining fish estuary on government nation, to prevent this devastating loss. With Abaco. Boat Harbor has 190 slips, Trea- It is one thing for foreign investors to land. The developer will sub-divide the construction slated to begin January 1st, the sure Cay has 150 slips. Even Nassau and purchase private land and develop it for land and sell waterfront lots at top dol- time to act is now. It won’t cost you a single Grand Bahama can’t compete with Atlantis their own personal profit, but it is an lar. penny to voice your opinion on this impend- at 63 slips and Old Bahama Bay at West abomination when they take the Bahami- The future prosperity of the Bahamian ing eco-disaster. For more facts please go End with 72. Even treated sewerage and ans’ land for foreign personal gain. It is people is in the richness of our land and to www.saveguancayreef.com. Thank you brackish water runoff from the watermarks even more of an abomination when they surrounding seas. Whether developed for for your support! in these large quantities will destroy the reef. try to cover up this fact with empty prom- agriculture, fishery or tourism, it is the land Science backs up our claims 100 percent. ises of employment opportunities. which holds our nation’s riches. When you Furthermore, there have been no guaran- How can we trade ownership of land tees made for clean up of fuel and oil spills and local-owned businesses for “employ- in this massive facility. ment opportunities” or blue collar jobs. May Day! May Day! It’s the difference between owning your Abaco Insurance Government Is Giving own restaurant and waiting tables! And Away Our Birth Right! don’t be deceived by the promise of will be closed In their election campaign the PLP prom- multi-million dollar investments - 80-100 ised they would give Crown Land to the percent of this money is spent outside of December 27 - January 3 Bahamian people. They promised they the Bahamas in purchasing materials, We appreciate your patience during would encourage local development of this design contractors and equipment - and land. They promised that the Bahamian at what expense to us? the difficult period following people would see increased wealth and pros- The long term costs in land degrada- perity. Yet in just two short years, they have tion, fishery depletion and reef poison- Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne. given away maybe thousands of acres of ing, air pollution and habitat loss can only Our staff has worked long hours and Bahamian land to foreign developers. De- be guessed and will most certainly be velopers who would see millions of dollars owed long after foreign developers have this is our way of showing in profits from the sale of this land pock- made their profits and abandoned the Ba- appreciation of their dedication. Is your property being marketed to We regret any inconvenience the elite CyberStars(tm) network group of realtors? this may cause. Call us Ph: 242-367-2365 www.abacorealtor.com We wish you a joyous holiday season.

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Commercial or residential building site suitable for single family or duplex. Make an offer! #6251 $120,000 Split Rocks. UNDER CONTRACT! Sea of Abaco acreage! 15 acres of rolling hills. High elevation. Perfect for a small resort or secluded estate. #8729 $590,000 Your Key to Real Estate Sales & Appraisals In The Bahamas Serving The Bahamas for Over 50 Years Royal Harbour Village. Opposite Boat Harbour Entrance Visit our web site to view these properties and more Tel: 242-367-3262 • Fax: 242-367-3260 www.bahamasrealty.bs • E-mail: [email protected] Page 16 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Hope Town Haitians Meet with Authorities By Richard E. Fawkes and second-home communities complained Rolle invited them to find out the cost of the the Haitian Bahamian community is one of About 20 Hope Town residents of Haitian that there was a gang of young men harass- lighting and promised he would bring the mat- the largest population groups in Hope Town. background, mostly young men who were ing young women, and that “some illegal ter to the government’s attention. “The only way we can handle the prob- born and bred in that community, told Cen- Haitian workers were behaving aggres- Corp. Cash, an official of the Abaco Basket- lem is if we communicate,” ASP Miller said. tral Abaco Administrator Revis Rolle and sively.” ball Association, told the men that if they got “I have to communicate with you; you have ASP Wayne Miller, police officer-in-charge One participant in Friday’s meeting, who their basketball court up and running, he would to communicate with me. We solve prob- in charge of the Abaco District, that they were said he attended the earlier meeting, took help them form a team and provide coaching. lems when you talk, I listen; when I talk, misrepresented as troublemakers and gang exception to those charges. “There was a ASP Miller and Administrator Rolle encour- you listen. And then we come to a best pos- members at a town meeting conducted by perception given of the Bahamian Haitian aged the youth to form organizations such as sible solution how we can work this problem Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson on community that I thought was way out of boys’ clubs and a community band, to take the out. November 26 (The Abaconian, December 1). context and character of everybody,” he said. initiative to help themselves find positive direc- Speaking about the issue of status, Mr. They also complained there were no recre- “The view was given that there is a gang or tions. Rolle told the gathering that the government ational facilities on Elbow Cay, other than gangs within the community; and that is far Mr. Miller wished more of those present wants to work with young persons born here bars, where young men could go for relax- from the truth. If anybody in here is a mem- on Friday could have attended Commissioner to quickly achieve their status, or persons ation after work. ber of a gang, let me know. But there are no Farquharson’s meeting and spoken of the here illegally who have been here a long time The young men raised the issues at a meet- gangs. For the better part, all these young things they were speaking of “tonight, so that to resolve their status issue. “But you must ing at St. James Methodist Church on De- people here are hardworking people, young there would be real dialogue with all sectors work with us to get those documents in so cember 10 organized by the police at the be- men and women.” of the community.” He did not want to have that we can help you,” he said. hest of the commissioner expressly for the Some members of the audience said there any more separate meetings but expected all Mr. Geffrey Victor, a Bahamian educator purpose of “hearing your story and your side were no recreational facilities, such as a members of the Hope Town community to of Haitian descent who grew up in Pigeon because others have been saying their story lighted basketball court, where young men attend the next town meeting called to con- Peas and attended the meeting, urged the and their side,” according to Mr. Miller. Mr. could hang out after work, only bars, where tinue the dialogue. young people to take their civic duties seri- Rolle attended the meeting to encourage people tend to go with their friends, only to “We must all fight our prejudices, mis- ously by obtaining their status so that they young persons of Haitian background to com- be perceived by others as looking like gangs. trust and misconceptions of others,” he said. could participate fully in the Bahamian demo- plete their paperwork for obtaining proper They complained that a basketball court at “We are one community and must act as one cratic process. Bahamian status. the primary school was closed down several community.” Mr. Miller told the participants in the At the meeting two weeks ago a number years ago. Some of them built a basketball court He lamented the fact that so few turned up of residents from the traditional Bahamian in town, but it did not have any lights. Mr. for Friday night’s meeting, given the fact that Please see Meeting Page 17 K & S Auto Service The Cyber Learning Center Sorry - we do not service vehicles up on the roof-top wish all our customers Happy Holidays A Very Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year!

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Ph: 367-3742 • Fax: 367-0064 www.greenturtlerealestate.com December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 17 B Students Keep Busy at Forest Heights By Raine Sands and Ashley Knowles showcase our new actors as well as our more canoe carved out of real gummelome, kidnapped, broken, or even worse, eaten. Grade 10 Language Class experienced ones.” Auditions will be held hutias, gardens which include a variety of One of the most recognizable casualties was After enduring two major hurricanes, the on the third week of November with Ms. fruits and vegetables, and, of course, the when Gavin Knowles’ daughter was eaten students at Forest Heights Academy have Carroll and Ms. Kennedy leading them once Arawaks themselves. by his younger brother on the first day of pulled through and have been working ex- again with the help of Ms. Parotti and Ms. While the seventh graders were having the assignment, not knowing it was for a tremely hard at many various school ac- Gibourd in props and setting. fun traveling back into the time of the school project, but thinking it was just a tivities this October and November. They are hoping to perform the play Arawaks, the Grade Nine class was deal- tasty snack. The undefeated football team is playing sometime in late April. ing with the challenges of parenting. For a Amidst all this flurry of activities at For- once again, coached by Mr. Shah. The team In October the new seventh grade class week in mid-October, they were seen gin- est Heights, two well-rounded students were has 22 players and is made up of both jun- had fun making a model of the typical gerly carrying around decorated eggs as a chosen as students of the month to honor ior and senior boys. They are very busy Arawak village in Social Studies class un- project in their Health class, conducted by their hard work. October students of the practicing and are on the field four days der the guidance of Ms. Parotti. When asked Ms. Carroll. They were to “feed and month are Jessica Sands, Upper School, and out of the week. They are described as an the point of the project, she said it was “so change” their babies at the appropriate times Dana Lowe, Lower School. Congratulations “all around good team” by their coach. The the life of the Arawaks could become a re- during the day in order to get full marks. to all these students as we look forward to team’s first game is going to be against ality in the minds of the students.” The vil- They were also to keep them safe and close another exciting year at Forest Heights Agape School at Forest Heights’ field and lage features thatched huts, hammocks, a at all times. Several students’ “babies” were Academy. will take place on Tuesday November 16. Forest Heights is putting on yet another play, which will be Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, chosen and adapted by Ms. Brokers Carroll. “We have so much excellent young Anne Albury talent in this school I thought this play would Marcellus Roberts (242) 365-8538 Ph Meeting From Page 16 (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax meeting that they cannot complain if the Member police and immigration knock on all doors of legal and illegal persons if the legal resi- Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists dents provide shelter for the illegal ones and for those engaging in criminal activity. NEW! NEW! NEW! SANDPIPER BEACH “You have to help us separate the docu- Call for more information and prices “Point of View” 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath CBS split level mented persons from the undocumented 1. CARLETON LANDING Newest opportunity canal open concept home with cathedral ceilings and persons,” he said. “You must help us up- front condo and cottage units with available boat skylights. Lower level including living/ dining/ hold the law and protect those of you who slips kitchen/ den and master bedroom suite accesses are hardworking, law abiding residents and large ocean-side deck with Beach Beach and more citizens of The Bahamas. Our job is to up- 2. PALM BAY Townhouse units in protected harbour Beach. Upstairs bedrooms each with own entry and hold the laws of The Bahamas.” with boat slips sun deck. $1722,000 3. TREASURE LANDING Condo units on interior CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD property with direct beach access “Another World” This name gives you an idea of this ROYAL PALM special family island beach home. 5 bed/ 5 bath Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool CBS house on world reknown Treasure Cay beach COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Phase I 2 bed / 2 bathSOLD -24 ft. wide slip w/ 2 large with many features/ extras including a van and golf FILTRATION SYSTEMS docks, very special condo w/ many features cart. A real “MUST SEE” $1,292,000 MUST SEE $430,500 WATER SOFTENERS, REVERSE OSMOSIS, GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES CARBON FILTERS, STAINLESS STEEL & ATLANTIS “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. PLASTIC PUMPS, SALT & MORE Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest Bldg 4 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, w/ boat slip and house with plans for main house. Dock with PRICES BELOW U.S. RETAIL stsorage shed $296,400 power in place. Must see. $405,000 MARINERS COVE “Laguna” brand new canal front, octagonal home,fully Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool Contractor Prices Available furnished, 3 bed/ 2 bath, modern open concept, Marina View 1 bed / 1 SOLDbath $113,000 CALL/FAX living/dining/kitchen plus partially covered deck. 365-8749 OCEAN VILLA SUBDIVISION Perfect island retreat for some lucky family or Garden location 2 bed/ 2SOLD bath, excellent condition $714,500 email: [email protected] $225,000 “Seaductress” / “Harbour’s Edge” Modern CBS 3 bed/ Representing the ATLANTIC TREASURE HOUSES 3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, pioneers: Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool/waterfall 80 ft., full serviced dock, 2 car garage including 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house, front row location two vehicles. Exceptional location and view. with wrap-around deck oceanside $450,000 Many more features, must see to appreciate. ROCK POINT $1,200,000 FILTER CORP Apartment four-plex, 2 storey CBS building, each WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 bath, “Sea Star” built as a retiree’s dream house, this com- living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. fortable spacious home has 2 bed / 2 bath with cozy MUST SEE! $350,000 living/dining/kitchen. Also enclosed porch, carport, BAHAMA BEACH CLUB utility room. Lush garden w/ picket fence. Package shows lots of TLC. $370,000 New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay Beach. 3 bed / 3 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool “Bahama Sunset” Canal front two storey CBS home and many other features Starting at $550,000 with 141 ft. water frontage with dock. Upper level Plus 14% closing has living’dining’kitchen’SOLD den with mater suite and Need reliable communications large covered deck. Downstairs 1 bed/ 1 bath/ living LEEWARD BEACH ESTATE Independent of local infrastructure?? also large garage/ workshop. 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Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO, BAHAMAS Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. TEL: 242 367 2163 FAX: 242 367 3388 For further details and pictures visit our web page at http://www.treasurecayrealestate.com e-mail [email protected] Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] Page 18 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Obituaries of Family and Friends Phyllis Berry Wynne, a long time Hope Hope Town was held at St. James Method- and Benjamin Thompson; sisters-in-law uncles-in-law Charles Jones, Erskin Wells Town resident, passed away on November ist Church in Hope Town. Bishop Clifford Roslyn, Veronica and Allardyce Thompson; and Tom Lightbourne; grandaunt Olga 30 in Dallas, Texas, after a lengthy illness. Henfield officiated assisted by Pastor Ricky brothers-in-law Keith Albury and Hiram Coo- Russell; and many other relatives and Phyllis and her husband, Gordon, first came Sweeting. Interment was in the Public Cem- per; nieces Cicely Parker, Nadia Russell, friends. to Hope Town in 1980. They visited often etery in Hope Town. Katrina Russell, Erica Thompson, Shamona, The funeral for Lashane Genko with their family and friends over the next She is survived by her daughter Leanna Shamara and Shameka Cooper and Fait Th- Gardiner, 28 of Fox Town was held on 12 years. In 1992 they completed their cher- McPhee Bowleg; son Lawrence McPhee; ompson; nephews Dwayne and Telmage November 20 at the Full Gospel Assembly ished island home, Cheers, and moved to stepdaughters Harriet McPhee-Kelly, Russell, Delano, Deangelo and Demeko Coo- of God Church in Treasure Cay. Pastor Hope Town permanently. Phyllis embraced Laurine McPhee and Martha McPhee- per, Benjamin Thompson Jr., Anthony and Stafford Symonette officiated assisted by life, her friends and her community. She Green; grandsons Anthony, Sam Jr., Justice Thompson and Jermaine McIntosh; Rev. Berlin McIntosh. Internment was in was a member of St. James Methodist Joshua, Deon, Aidan and Ansen McPhee; nephew-in-law Quincy Kemp; grandnieces the South Side Cemetery in Cooper’s Town. Church, the Sailing Club and Friends of granddaughter Vanessa McPhee; step- Alicia Kemp, Georgia Burrows, Jamiah She is survived by her husband Ferino the Environment. She was very interested grandchildren including Diane, Michelle, McIntosh and Mia Thompson; grandneph- Gardiner; children Roclesha Fawkes, Sh- in the Every Child Counts program. Michael, Tiffany, Javon, Lavern, Lorene, ews Dwayne Russell Jr. and Tianno Russell; annon, Latora and Zander Gardiner; mother Phyllis published a children’s book entitled Irene, Firsteina, Barbaramae, Basil and aunts Vyrona Archer, Florence McIntosh, Gaylene Laing; father Charles Lewis; sis- Santa’s Island Christmas, inspired by her love Sam; great-grandson Deon McPhee Jr.; Gina Lightbourn, Lettymae Jones, and Ruth ters Jasmine and Sasha Laing, Keyshawn of children and Hope Town. One year the step-great grandchildren DeAndra Austin Wells; uncles Joseph, George and Jonathan Seymour and Jade Lewis, Janell Russell and Hope Town School based its Christmas show and Martin Spence; brothers Emmanuel and Russell; aunts-in-law Patrice, Genevie and on the book. She began painting during her Jeremiah Rolle; nieces; nephews; daugh- Ella Russell, Florence and Enza Thompson; Please see Obituaries Page 20 years in The Bahamas and she continued to ters-in-law Melva and Valery McPhee; sis- explore her creative talents until her death. ters-in-law, Macelyn and Esther Rolle, Family and friends will treasure their hand Naomi Evans, Evelyn Knowles and Loretta painted cards and Phee creations. McPhee; brother-in-law Rollins Knowles; Phyllis is survived by her husband of 44 and many other relatives and friends. years, Gordon R. Wynne, Jr., and two The funeral service for Franklyn Thomp- Happy 1st Birthday daughters and sons-in-law, Cammy Wynne son, 40, of Crown Haven was held on De- and Del Williams, Carol and Don McCourt. cember 11at St. Chad’s Anglican Church in Nathan Her legacy will live on through five grand- Fox Town. Fr. Dwight Rolle officiated as- Love Mom & Dad children, Fordana, Cameron and Claire sisted by Deacon Fequel LaPlante. Interment McCourt and Callie and Elizabeth Williams. was in the church cemetery in Fox Town. Born Phyllis is survived by a brother and sister- He is survived by sisters Caroline Th- November 21st, 2003 in-law, a sister-in-law, nieces nephews and ompson, Norma Jane Albury and Angela dear friends. Phyllis’ ashes will be scattered Cooper; brothers Eddison, Rollington, Paul in her beloved Bahamian waters. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Every Child Counts, c/o Lyn Major, P.O. Box AB 20085, Marsh Harbour. For US tax receipt details contact Lyn Major. The funeral for Christopher Curry, 59, formerly of Green Turtle Cay was held on November 20 in Nassau. Interment was in Nassau. He is survived by his mother Enid Curry; children Henderick, Drexel, Emory, Kenley, Patrick, and Patricia Curry; sis- ters Edwina, Eudence, Fay, Zorene, May and Angela; brothers William, Charles Jr. Calvert, Calon, Pedro and John Curry; aunts Gwendolyn Clarke, Virginia Moncur, Mable King, Marion Curry and Berlene Curry; uncles Paul and Robert Curry; daughters-in-law Dianna and Beauthelyn Curry; sisters-in-law Shelia, Terrice and Rosie Curry, Rosalie Seymour, Rhoda Munnings, Elva Stubbs and Monica Stuart; brothers-in-law George Bullard, Solomon and Allan Stuart; grandchildren Hendrick Jr. Dekerra, Dreyn, Drexel Jr. Shacya, Jahro, Kenya, Lauryn Curry and Counro Rolle; great granddaughter Kristanek Johnson; nieces; nephews and many other relatives and friends. The funeral for Estella McPhee, 84 of The Best Connection Corner Value Liquid Propane Gas to Abaco LPG Tanks refilled ■ Conveniently located near ■ Saturday departure and Sunday LPG Appliances by Interstate 95 at 1489 Martin arrival, ready for Monday pick-up Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Riviera ■ Full Container Load Services Beach, FL 561-844-8306 including expanded area of ■ Consistent and personal equipment positioning through- Maytag Appliances customer service out the southeast United States ■ Less-than-container load, ■ We provide fenced and secure Refrigerated and dockside storage and Refrigerators Consolidation Services parking in Marsh Harbour Household Goods Kitchenware Clothing, Shoes Stationery Hallmark Cards Local Agent: Marsh Harbour Shipping Company Queen Elizabeth Drive P.O. Box AB 20777 242-367-3341 Fax: 242-367-4885 One Block East of the Traffic Light Ray Weatherford, Shelly Russell and John Bethell P O Box AB20490, Marsh harbour Phone 367-2250 December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 19 B SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM COLDWELL BANKER LIGHTBOURN REALTY

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Marsh Harbour- #5105 Duplex Guana Cay- “SUMMERWIND”-#5038- Boat Harbour #5203-Great Marsh Harbour-#5150 Harbour front Marsh Harbour-#5219- Vacant available for sale. Each side - 2bed/2bath home with central A/C, close Guana Cay-#Vacant property property on Pelican Shores. Lovely properety comprises of approx 1.25 2beds/1bath with open floor walk to beach. Great rental potential featuring water on both sides. parcel runs 172’ on the harbour and acres.Could serve as residential or plan Furnished and well- through nearby resort, with right to use Accessible by boat only. THIS consists of more than an acre of commercial property. Call today for resorts amenities. Perfect for that vacation property. Features a 3 bed/3.5 bath kept.!-$260,000 LOT WON’T LAST LONG! more details. get-away.-$260,000 $198,000 house with covered carport. This ______prime piece of property is unique and rare. Could have a commercial •Man-O-War- vacant interior lot in town, close to amenities-$17,500-UNDER CONTRACT venture possibility. Room for •Man-O-War – vacant interior lots, close to Atlantic Beach, and close to restaurants, grocery stores, expansion Lots of potential. - etc. $120,000 $1,750,000 •Long Beach- Beautiful area featuring gorgeous white beach. All lots approx. ¼ acre, and have beach access. Financing available. Call today. •Sand Banks – vacant property on main highway to Treasure Cay. Large parcels, and sea views. •Bahama Coral Island- vacant property in Bahama Coral Island, financing available, Call for details. •Treasure Cay- Canal Lots in desirable location, sea views, great buy-UNDER CONTRACT •Boat Harbour Guana Cay- vacant water front property accessible by boat only, not much available in this area- UNDER CONTRACT •Cabbage Point- 5 acres parcels on the SC Bootle highway, financing available –Call today for details Marsh Harbour-#5106. Great opportunity. •Marsh Harbour- Vacant property on Key Club Road approx 0.7 acres, features elevations. $92,000 Established commercial complex. Currently features several retail stores and two rental .Guana Cay- Two vacant lots side by side situated only a short distance from the settlement of Guana Cay. $144,000 each. apartments. All currently rented. Ideally situated on the main tourist strip. FANTASTIC INVESTMENT. Call today for more details on this fine offering. Page 20 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 More Obituaries of Family and Friends Francita Pinder, Della Kelly, Lottie Rolle, Adderley, affectionately called Tony, 60, of Trevor, Blake, Raymond, Carlton, Derek and Obituaries From Page 18 Dwight, Oscar, Quentin and Donald Pinder, Spring City and formerly of Green Turtle Sidney Adderley and Anthony Roberts; sis- Jonna Boodle; brothers Darroll Laing and Jr., Carla and Carl Lightbourne, Alphonso, Cay was held on December 11 at St. Peter’s ters Gaye Bootle, Judy Curry, Violet Smith, Jermaine Deveaux; grandmothers Ethilee Alexander, Antonio, Catherine and Anglican Church in Green Turtle Cay. Rev. Brenda Cooper, Rose Thompson, Idena Bur- Lewis and Millie McIntosh; grandfather Antionette Beneby, Thomas, Trevor, Michael Fr. Earl Hepburn officiated and interment rows, Margie Ferguson, Angela Jones, Ingrid Merlin McIntosh; niece; Johhajah Boodle and and Anthony Adderley, Melissa Newbold, was in the Public Cemetery in Green Turtle Kerr, Myrtle Smith, Gilda and Iris Adderley, Gladena Gardiner; nephews Jaron Deveaux John, Vanessa, Serena and Cassandra Hardy, Cay. Yvonne Dendy, Willadale Granger, Georgina and Don Bootle Jr.; father-in-law Gladwin Simeon, Charles, Theresa, Peter, Jonathan, He is survived by his wife Monica; sons Saunders, Tonia Burrows and Senator the Gardiner; sister-in-law Seisha Gardiner; Gabrielle and Raine Pinder, Deanna and Thomas, Trevor, Michael, Anthony (T.J.) Hon. Paulette Zonicle; uncles George brothers-in-law Waldez Gardiner and Don David Benevides, Marvin Pinder, Alice, and Brian Adderley; adopted sons Dwight Reckley, Alphonso McIntosh, Paul and Rob- Bootle; aunts Terry Rolle, Wanda Bullard, Anastacia and Andrew Rolle, Johnette Steele, Pinder and Dennis Levarity; grandchildren ert Curry; aunts Barbara Reckley, Lillian Glenda, Nokia and Lashonda Laing, Dwayne, Devon, Desmond and Dedra Britino, Orion, Preeyo, Marion, Seinna, Fox, Enza Russell and Berlene Curry; broth- Chriscola Rolle, Leanna Thompson, Vernie Greene, Davida, Nicole and Alisha Williams; Adam, Shequira, Brandisha, Thomas Jr., ers-in-law Wilbert Bootle, Joe Curry, Hubert Russell, Lillian, Pearl, Costella and Brendalee great-grandchildren; aunt Alice Pinder; Nakara, Trevor, Tre, Jude and Michael; Lewis, Audrey Cooper and Florence Saw- daughters-in-law Virginia, Estelle and brothers Michael Levarity; Richard Sr., Please see Obituaries Page 21 yer; uncles Pete Williams, Carroll Laing, Brickell Pinder; sons-in-law Alphonso Patrick, Michael, Oliver, Kenneth, Angelo, Montoya Gary, Charles and Alfred Laing, Beneby, Anthony Adderley, Jack Hardy, Curtis Cooper and Elmore Sawyer; aunts- Daniel Benevides, Quebell Rolle, Neftali in-law Nannette Williams, Janet Laing, Green and David Williams; sisters Shirley Maxine Cephes, Tina Hanna, Judy Russell Burrows, Carmita Basden and Etta Feast; and Rea Edgecombe, Rica Wallace, Ineta brothers Walter, Valance and Dave Dean; McIntosh, Paulie Gardiner and Lora sisters-in-law Eliza, Isadora and Madeline Gardiner; uncles-in-law Rudolph Rolle, Pinder, Beverley Dean and Janet Styles; Shell Bahamas Abaco Ronnie Russell, Dee Paulee, and Peter brothers-in-law William Cox, Edward Pinder, requires the employment of Stephen Burrows and Godfrey Basden; nieces Gardiner, Gersil Edgecome and Glen Bullard; an operator. grandaunts Cora Joan and Evelyn Russell, Majorie Andrews, Beulah Robinson, Melony Dorothy Laing and Mae McIntosh; grand- Badmus, Ceta, Dianne and Paulette Fox, Misty Pinder, Elizabeth Taylor, Vivian Applicant must have some knowledge uncles Nathan Laing and Hastin Russell; and of software and computer skills. many other relatives and friends. Reckley, Simone Pinder, Verna Jennings, Hilda Ellis, Martha Jones, Ruthmae Pinder, The funeral for Lottie Louis Pinder, 79, Applicant must also be willing to work of Sandy Point was held on November 13 at Electa Lloyd, Isadora Blyden, Sabrina and Claudia Pinder, Manet Demeritte, Jeanette varied hours and be able to handle St. Martin’s Anglican Church in Sandy Point. marine activity. Fr. Earl Hepburn officiated and interment Moss, Navida Mills, Carey Pinder, Marsha was in the Sandy Point Public Cemetery. Burrows, Audrey Mott, Francilla, Lena and Please phone : or visit the She is surived by her children Benjamin, Muriel Burrows; nephews Lloyd and Ezra 357-6696 Donald and Simeon Pinder Jr., Leaneza Fox, Richard Fawkes, Bernis Pinder, Floyd, Shell Oil Depot at Murphy Town Beneby, Monica Adderley, Valarie Hardy, Percy and Clifford Burrows, Glen Cox, Rev. Deborah Benevides, Catherine Greene, Carrington Pinder, Paul, Andrew, George, Beatrice Rolle and Patrece Williams; grand- Roland, Ashley, Martin, Elisha and Frederick children Constance Delancy, Joycelyn Pinder; and many other relatives and friends. Mackey, Terrance, Roger, Bartholomew and The funeral service for Anthony Eugene December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 21 B Ophthalmologist Comes to Auskell Clinic Obituaries From Page 20 By Jennifer Hudson eye exam which screens for cataracts, dure is done at his office in Nassau. In and Hazel Smith, Stanley and Lester Bur- Now that the Abaco Sight Centre has glaucoma, allergies, pterygiums answer to my question as to whether this rows, Nelson Ferguson, Raymonic Kerr, permanently closed its doors due to hur- (growths), diabetic and hypertensive procedure is safe, Dr. Rogers replied that Larry Dendy, Glen Granger, Charles ricane damage, the people of Abaco changes. Dr. Rogers will, if necessary, it is very safe. “Maximum results are seen Zonicle, Benjamin, Donald and Simeon would have been left without any local prescribe glasses or contact lenses. He within three to four days. Although the Pinder, Alphonso Beneby, Jack Hardy, eye care. But, fortunately, Dr. John brings with him a selection of frames process must be repeated initially after Daniel Benavides, Neftali Greene, Quebelle Rogers, an ophthalmologist from Nassau, from which clients can choose. He will four to five months, each time the results Rolle and David Williams; sisters-in-law will now be visiting the Auskell clinic have the eyeglasses completed in Nassau last longer. Results are excellent and af- Marguerite Levarity, Bernette, Pamela, Sonia once a month to offer eye care services. and back to Abaco within six working fordable,” he says. and Daphne Adderley, Gina Roberts, Vir- I know first hand of Dr. Rogers’ ex- days. He also brings a selection of con- Dr. Rogers will screen on Abaco for ginia, Estelle and Brikell Pinder, Leaenza pertise as he was my eye doctor when I tact lenses. Eventually, a selection of eye- refractive Laser surgery (Lasek) but all Beneby, ValerieHardy, Deborah Benavides, lived in Nassau. He received his training glass frames will be permanently on dis- surgeries are carried out in his office in Catherine Greene, Beatrice Rolle and Patrice at Universities in London and Toronto play at the clinic. Nassau. Williams; and many other relatives and and is a member of the American Board, For people who would like to erase friends. and the Canadian and U.K. Fellowships wrinkles around the eyes and forehead of Ophthalmology. Also, he is a fellow Dr. Rogers administers Botox injections. • Resilient of the Royal College of Surgeons in the The preliminary consultation is carried • Won’t crack United Kingdom and Canada. out at the Auskell clinic but the proce- • UV stabilized Patients can receive a comprehensive • Better than F G • No bad smell • No bad taste Horizontal storage tanks • Inexpensive Marine Cone bottom • Ships easily • Many sizes Electronics • Many Shapes Capt. Pat and Ann McFaden • Lots in stock Factory authorized Sales, Service and Repair of: • Bulkhead fittings installed SIMRAD Pick-up truck tanks Low profile tanks Vertical tanks Distributors wanted POLYETHYLENE TANKS Also: pumps, bladders, softeners, RO systems, desalinators, DI systems, filters, etc. . .

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Call 1-800-462-2426 Bill Thorndycraft, Sales Agent Treasure Cay http://www.bahamasvacations.com East Bay Street, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Dundas Town Murphy Town Dundas Town L-shape apt. complex 3 bed, 2 bath Vacant land 1/2 acre, 2 storey Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals Ph: 242-367-2365 • Fax: 242-367-2365 Private line: 242-367-5576 3 - 2 bed, 1 bath units Newly repaired 10,000 sq. ft. 4 bed, 2 bath, family rm with all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 Lot #65 BL #167 www.GreatAbacoClub.com Cell Phone: 242-357-6638 9,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. Lot #25 Residence: 242-367-2040 Area for small shop Lot #67 Murphy Town Dundas Town Green Turtle Cay home, fully furnished, 2 Lot #18B Duplex 2 bed, 1 bath bed/ 2 bath on 1.5 acre penninsula with deck [email protected] Bahama Coral Island Vacant Land and 1 bed efficiency overlooking Sea of Abaco $2200 per month. 365- www.abacorealtor.com Murphy Town Vacant land 10,810 sq. ft. 4226 Incomplete duplex 10,890 sq ft. 8900 sq. ft. Lot # 21 Section #3 Block A Lot #1 Lot #68 Guana Cay - brand new island apts. with harbour one unit completed Murphy Town views, 2 bed/1 bath, full kitchens, TV, VCR. comprising 2 bed, 1 bath Murphy Town Murphy Town Vacant Land $1000 / week. 242-365-5082 or 904-982-2762 6,900 sq. ft. Duplex 2 - 2 bed, 1 bath Commercial building 11,277 sq. ft. Lot #60 11,232 sq. ft. 6,500 sq. ft. Lot #78B Hope Town Specialist. A collection of upscale Lot #78 Lot #70 homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal LIVE YOUR DREAM AT for special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Cherokee Sound modest 2 bed 1 bath beach Marsh Harbour 3 bed/2bath furnished home. Hope Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or house. Furniture, appliances, dishes, tools, Large yard w/fruit trees. $250,000. Call 367- hopetown.com spare parts and small boat included. US $ 5503 or 357-6561 Lubbers Quarters vacation rentals, secluded, 139,900 net, firm. Serious inquires please 434- privately owned coastal cottage, 15 min. boat 286-2584 Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . ride from Marsh Harbour. Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals www.abacoseaside.com Waterfront lots with private boat slips in a secure gated community and sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- Marsh Harbour, Sweeting’s Village, 2 bed- starting at $325,000 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet room 1 bathroom apartment. $800 Contact 367- Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 at www.hopetown.com www.greatabacoclub.com 3965 Man-O-War 4 bedroom, 2 bath, living, kitchen, laundry, porch, etc. Rain water cis- Marsh Harbour, Govt Sub, 3 bed 2 1/2 bath, terns approx. 20,000 gal, 20 KW generator, 2100 sq. ft. 1 bed efficiency on bottom floor, house fully air conditioned, storage shed 20’x garage. For more information contact Clarice Your Ad Could Be Here 50,’ property 75’x150. Price $590,000 net. or Roberts 367-3131 W 367-5354 will sell just house on 75’x75’ $395,000 net Call 367-3202 or Fax 367-3201 Call 242-365-6058 or 242-477-5944 Page 22 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004 Marsh Harbour Besides damage due to water, which de- Library Will Close stroyed some books, furniture and the car- Abaco Central High By Isobel Sherman peting, three computers were also damaged. The Marsh Harbour Community Library Mrs Yvonne Key, founder of the library, School’s PTA Meets will close for Christmas on December 17 worked hard to get the library up and run- ning again. Members who have not done By Isobel Sherman not know what is happening here on and will reopen on January 5. The library so are asked to visit the library about their The Abaco Central High School held a Abaco. Mr. Mills will be traveling to was late opening this school year due to the membership forms which were destroyed PTA meeting on Tuesday November 30 Nassau on December 1 to continue his extensive damage caused by the hurricanes. by the hurricanes. with President Leonard Edgecombe pre- quest for proper hurricane relief for Abaco, siding. The venue was Central Abaco Pri- in particular the schools. He stated quite mary School since the classrooms at the openly that he has a passion for Abaco high school still do not have electricity. Central High. He told the parents they ABABABAAACOCOCO The District Superintendent of Educa- needed to be like the parents in Freeport tion, Mr. Rudolph Smith, made brief re- and be very active in the lives of their chil- marks on the status of repairs at the high dren. You can now find your school. The electrical contract had been Mr. Green, Principal, addressed the par- awarded to Mr. Leonard Knowles but the ents on the status of repairs at the school favourite newspaper contract to repair the roof and ceiling had and on the school rules. not been awarded. Until the ceilings are The number of parents who turned out repaired, the electrical work cannot start. for this meeting was fewer than 75. With Chief Councilor Cay Mills told the par- 526 students at the school, it was a very The Tribune ents that they must make sure that the dismal turnout of parents. No decision was school is repaired. He has met with offi- made by the parents regarding the slow Nassau and Bahama Islands’ Leading Newspaper cials in Nassau and in his words they do pace of hurricane repairs to the school. and your favourite magazines at these great locations: MAN-O-WAR GRGRAR OCEROCEROCERYYY HELP WANTED BBBUDS & BLOOMOOMOOM THE CHEMIST SHOPPE Positions are available for the THE CHEMIST SHOPPE HIT MUSIC & VIDEO following job opportunities: ISLAND PHARMACYCYCY  Store packers PRICE RIGHT GROCEROCEROCERY STSTY OREOREORE SHELL MARSH HARBOUR SERVICE STSTVICE AAATIONTIONTION  Cashiers TEXATEXATEXACO QUUUALITY STARARAR Interested persons should VERNON’S GROCEROCEROCERY - HOPE TTTOOOWNWNWN contact the Office Supervisior or BBBAHAMAS FAMILAMILAMILY MARKET Warehouse Manager of K & S AAAUTUTUTO SERSERO VICE LTDTDTD SOLSOLSOLOMON’S SUPERCENTERCENTERCENTER Burns House Ltd at 367.3712 LLLOOOWE’S FOOD STORE - GREEN TURTURTURTLE CACATLE YYY Seasons Greetings From BEC The manage- ment and staff of BEC Abaco ex- tend to our customers the very best for the holi- day season. We trust that you will enjoy prosperity and health in the com- ing year. BEC appreciates your support and looks forward to providing you with quality electric service for the new year and beyond. December 15, 2004 The Abaconian Page 23 B Bahamas Amateur Surfing Association Notice Winter Series can Surfing Games 2005 will be announced 1 ladies’ Body Board Recycle Competitive Surfing and Training Events in January 2005. 1 Long Board Aluminum Cans November 14 Divisions and amount of competitors for 1 knee Board November 28 each division For more information concerning these Bins Located at December 12 4 Open Men’s Short Board events please call 242-366-0290. Abaco Shopping Centre December 26 4 Junior Men’s Short Board Check out their website National team trials for the Pan Ameri- 2 ladies’ Short Board www.basurfinga.freeservers.com & Sea Star Car Rental 2 men’s Body Board Classified Advertisements Items for Sale, Commercial Service, Cars & Boats

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line OPPORTUNITIES ITEMS FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Cornish Painting Co Looking for experienced waiter / waitress / We can take the photo within the Marsh Painting Inside and Outside bartender 20 years or older. Interested persons Harbour area or use your photo. • Pressure Cleaning • Mildew Removal please contact Sea Spray Resort at 366-0065 Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 • Varnish and Pickling • Water proofing • Pressure Washer for Rent Looking for a front office clerk, must be able COMMERCIAL SERVICES Call 367-2773 • Cell 559-9152 to operate a cash register, good phone etiquette and willing to perform any task needed. Inter- ested persons please contact Sea Spray Resort 25’ Anna Capri, 200 Mercury, with cabin, For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- at 366-0065 VHF, AM/FM radio, 80 gal gas tank, stern tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. bracket. $10,500 OBO Call Steve Sands at 365- Full time gardener wanted seeking someone Sales and Service 5176 Boat is in Guana for a 6 day week to work large parcel of land with main house. Clearing brush, planting, Tropical Souvenirs maintaining lawn. Contact Bess Lowe 365-4107 Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs Part time receptionist plus airport pick up and Located Don MacKay Blvd. and Airport drop off required. Call 367-5939 (Thursdays) Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour or 242-323-0121 Mon - Sat 7:30 - 5 • Sun 10 - 5 26’ Sea Cat twin 130 HP 2004 Evinrudes 25 Visa and MasterCard Accepted MERCHANDISE FOR SALE hrs. w/ warranty, trailer, VHF, fish finder, Garmin map GPS, outriggers, live bait well, 2 mini split air conditioners 2 1/2 tons, 2 com- fresh and salt water pumps. Asking $60,000 Ph Diane Fletcher pressors 1 2 1/2 ton 1 1 1/2 ton. All package 367-2289 Chartered Accountant ______Guardian Angel Security Company for $1600. Call 365-6128 days 365-6059 nights Financial Statement Preparation Securing Life and Property Smart Body Oils, designer and traditional per- Audits and Investigations • 24 Hr. Security Guards • Body Guards Specializing in fume oils, long lasting, handy pocket/purse size, Business Licenses Restaurant and • Money Escort • Mobile Patrol, etc. Accounting Software men’s and women’s fragrances. Try one today. Point of Sale Servicing Abaco and the Cays 26’ 2003 MercPanga w/200hp Merc EFI OB, Installation &Training Tel 367-3520 or 559-8538 Software P.O. Box AB 20156 Tel 242-367-5187 VHF, depthfinder, ss prop, trim tabs, 2 anchors, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Working with all safety equip. A steal at $29,500 Call 365- you in Abaco Nassau Cellular 359-3207 BOATS AND MARINE 6008 [email protected] SUNSHINE TRUCKING ITEMS FOR SALE 29’ Bristol sailboat, needs fiberglass work. For all your trucking needs $1000 Call 366-0444 Authorized Trained Dealer for TyrFil 1999 Jet Ski, Yamaha 750, like new. $5000 32’ Endeavor Barnacle, DUTY PAID, very Big CaCaBig t Equipment Call 366-0251 good condition, Yanmar, A/C, ref, 1 KW gen- Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, The World’s Foremost Deflation- erator, 10’ sailing dinghy. Offered at $23,800 Payloader, Dump Truck Proof Tire System 15’ Boston Whaler 75 HP Mercury. $11,000. For more info call Don at 262-377-8418 Call 366-0251 Services: Land clearing, Trenching Call Now 367-4061 Foundations Fill, rock and sand Fax 3668

Fax: 242-367-2464 For Industrial, Off-the-Road, Golf Cart, Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Wheelbarrow, Motorcycle, Car & Truck Tires Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 18’ Abaco fiberglass boat, ready to go with 36’ Gulfstar Motor Yacht 1983, DUTY 90 HP 4 stroke Mercury electric start w/ handle, PAID. Major refit and repowered 1995. S/ Abaco Electric Motor & SUPPLY DEPOT Bimini top, battery, pump, etc. $13,500 Call DSL. Well maintained. $62,500 312-287-6524 Generator Repairs 242-333-4770 or wagnercaesar@aol,com Rewind, Rebuild, Repair ¼ HP - 200 HP Hotel, Restaurant & Commercial Supplies 36’ Marine Trader Sedan with 120 HP Ford All Types of Electric Motors Over 1000 Items in Stock Leman engine, 8 KW Onan generator, new 18 Electric Pumps, Generators, Power Tools Blue Warehouse on S.C. Bootle Hwy. cf frost clear fridge, new Bimini top, flying Air Compressor Repairs Ph:/Fax: (242) 367-2128 bridge, dual steering, etc. DUTY PAID. Sonith Lockhart • 367-3273, -0262 $55,000 Call 242-333-4770 Forest Drive, Dundas Town We guarantee service, price & your satisfaction 23’ The finest example of Man-O-War boat building. The hull is Bahamian mahagony, glassed over and lovingly maintained. Heavy, fast and ver seakindly. 100+ gallon fuel tank Island PharPharIsland macymacy and low hour Yahama. $40,000 OBO Call 404- Island PharPharIsland macymacymacy 869-7537 Prescriptions • Testing 36’ Pearson Ketch, slight hurricane damage to toe rail, life lines and mizzen mast. For sale Beauty Supplies • Vitamins as is at $21,000. Boat can be seen in Green Ricardo Miller, VEHICLES FOR SALE Turtle Cay. Contact Jimmie Lowe 242-357- Pharmacist 9077 or Jody Lowe 365-4195 Hours 8:30 am - 6 p.m. 2001 Ford Ranger Edge, automatic, 6 cylin- Sundays 9 am - 12 Noon der, tool box. $14,500 Call 365-4418 Ph/Fax 367-2544 Cell 554-8183 2004 Chevy Silverado single cab truck (blue), 25’ Grady White Sailfish, cuddy cabin, walk- Dove Plaza, Marsh Harb. only 8000 miles, brand new, fully loaded. around, new bottom paint, powered by twin Asking $31,000 OBO Contact Tara @ 357- 225 HP Evinrude ram ficht engines, low hours. 6842 or 367-0205 $48,000 OBO Call 367-2598 38’ C&C Landfall, 1981, Recent Awlgrip, new canvas, recent Sobstad jib with a foam luff, Harkin roller-furling headstay, Yanmar 30 HP diesel, Classified Ads Bring Results - Call 367-3202 H&C water, propane stove/oven, refrig.Treasure Cay. $49,000 Ph. 242-365-8467 Page 24 B The Abaconian December 15, 2004

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"Lookout" "Casa Sirena" "Sea View" "Pelican Point"

Man-O-War Cay - The Creek - 2 bedroom, 1 Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 3 Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 2 Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - 3 bedroom, bath - 1,000 sq.ft. Home with 1,500 sq.ft. of bedroom, 3 bath, 2,474 sq.ft. Canal Front bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1,400 sq.ft of living 3 bath home - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage open and covered porch and deck on over 1/2 Home - Over 900 sq.ft. of Covered and Open space. Private Dock Slip. Superb views of the apartment - 1 1/2 Acres -private dock with boat- acre with great views. 50' of Harbour frontage, porches and Decks. Two Car Garage. Private Sea of Abaco Fully Furnished and Equipped - lift - Fabulous Views. - The privacy of a private studio dock house with two beds, kitchen and dock for 55' boat and 10,000 # Boat-lift for 25' Good Rental Income Producer. island with in town convenience. Furnished. bath on 66' Private Dock. Furnished. boat. Fully Furnished and Equipped. # AB68 - $585,000. #AB67- $2,950,000 #AB122 - $925,000. #AB121- $1,035,000 NEW PRICE

Derek A. Lee, BRI Chris Abaco District Plummer, BRI Managing Broker Assistant District Manager Estate Agent Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Cay Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Cell: (242) 554-9451 Tel: (242) 367-4608 e.mail: Cell: (242) 357-6856 [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] VHF - Channel 16 "Cornish Cay" "Joe's Cay" Marsh Harbour, Central Cays and South Abaco Man-O-War Cay - "Ceylon's Isle/Rosewood" - 2 1/2 Acres Sea-to-sea. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,920 Sea of Abaco - 38 Acre private Island - Great Northern Abaco Cays - 30 acre, secluded, sq.ft. residence. 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath guest complex on beach. 259' of beautiful Sea of Abaco beach. Beaches - 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence, 2 private island. Lush vegetation, beautiful wide, Lush landscaping, a myriad of fruit trees. Fully furnished and equipped. Superb Views. Guest Cottages, Caretaker's Cottage, Barn, sloping beach, Fresh water well, a number of attractive building sites. Ideal for the # AB111 - $3,700,000. Tennis Court, Sea Plane Ramp, Boat Basin with Boat Lift, Boat Ramps, Breakwater discerning adventurer wishing a truly unique Marsh Harbour "Endless Summer" - Eastern Shores - 4 bedroom, 3 bath - 2,700 sq.ft. Home. Private protected Dock, Solar Power and generators retreat #AB3666 - NEW PRICE - $750,000. Dock with boat lift on the Sea of Abaco. Some of the most Fabulous Panoramic Views in Abaco. # AB 119 $4,900,000 Across the road from Beach. fully Furnished. #AB118 - $1,500,000. Marsh Harbour - "Lightbourn" - Commercial - Almost 2 Acres - Prime Queen Elizabeth Kathleen Faron Sawyer Drive Location, near stoplight - 3,600 sq.ft. Store or warehouse. # AB - AB99 - $1,400,000. Albury, BRI Estate Agent Estate Agent Marsh Harbour - "Blueberry Hill" - Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 970 sq.ft. residence with 2 Marsh Harbour rental cottages. 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Centrally located but good privacy. Fully Appraiser Furnished. Swimming Pool. Great Income Producer. # AB115 $347,000. Elbow Cay Marsh Harbour - Commercial - over 1/3 Fenced Acre - 2,160 sq.ft. Showroom/Office/ Warehouse Tel: (242) 367-5454 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0700 Cell: (242) 359 - 6981 Building - Great for service business or wholesaler - Good relocation property for businesses cell: (242 ) 477-5350 e.mail: expanding into Abaco from Nassau or Freeport. AB110 - $290,000. e.mail: [email protected] [email protected]

"Blueberry Hill" "Point of View" "Surfside" "Carrington Cay"

Great Guana Cay - Colonial plantation style Elbow Cay - Dorros Cove - 3 bedroom, 2 Great Guana Cay - Dolphin Beach Estates Sea of Abaco - Private Island - 300' from the 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath 3,900 sq.ft. home 450 bath, 2,500 sq.ft residence with 2 bedroom, 1 5 Bedroom, 3 bath home - set on over 1/2 Acre Abaco mainland, near Leisure Lee - 1.4 acres. sq.ft. dock house with screened porch. On an bath - 1,100 sq.ft guest house. Southeastern with 100' of Beach-front. Open decks for Excellent elevation. 8' of water at western end. extremely private 3/4 acre point. 170’ of deep point of island. Swimming Pool - Private boat fabulous ocean views, elevation for Sea of Fresh water , electricity and cable near-by. water frontage with dock. Mature native slip. Superb ocean and cay views. Furnished - Abaco Views. Fully furnished and equipped. Also called Lower Turtle Rock. landscaping Superb Sea of Abaco Views. # AB112- NEW PRICE $1,970,000. #AB123 $1,379,000 #AB5147 $375,000. #AB125 $1,380.000 Great Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and North Abaco Great Guana Cay -"Plum Loco" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - 1,228 sq.ft. home - on almost 1/2 acre with 100' of beautiful beachfront. Tastefully Furnished and fully equipped- #AB97- $749,000. Margot Lee John Treasure Cay - "Son Burns" - 4 bedroom - 3 bath - 2,160 sq.ft. home on two floors, 750 sq.ft. of Estate Agent Cash, BRI open sundeck on upper level, 750 sq.ft. of porch on lower. - almost 3/4 Acre on Galleon Broker Bay Canal - Private Dock - Fully Furnished. # AB72 - UNDER CONTRACT Man-O-War Cay Treasure Cay Treasure Cay - Treasure Cay Drive -"Steiner House" - 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath - 2,200 sq.ft. home on Tel: (242) 365-6156 two levels - upper level deck - almost 1/2 Acre - Good Sea of Abaco Views. Short stroll to beach. Fax: (242) 365-6229 Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Great family home. fully Furnished. #AB116 - $925,000. e.mail: Cell: (242) 477-5056 Sand Banks Creek - "Dannie's Den" - 2 bedroom, 2 bath new home + 80' Waterfront - Almost 1 1/2 [email protected] e.mail: [email protected] wooded acres. - Private Dock - # AB73 - $355,000.

VACANT LAND Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - Canal Front Building Sites #40 - 9,778 sq.ft. - AB5155 - Extra Large Corner Parcel - $299,000. #41 - 7,070 sq.ft. - AB5156 - Good Elevation - Sea View - $360,000. #45 - 6,968 sq.ft. - AB5066 - Good Elevation - Sea View - UNDER CONTRACT Cabbage Cove - 1/3 Acre - Sea of Abaco Beachfront Building Sites - Mid-way between Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay - # AB5142 - $118,000. Great Guana Cay - 5.9 Beautiful sea-to-sea acres- South end of Great Guana Cay 395' of Ocean "B-Team" frontage. 160' of Sea of Abaco frontage. 245' of semi-private boat basin frontage. Good elevations for "Final Approach" fabuolus ocean and sea views #AB5176 - $2,950,000. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - "Madiera Hill" - 1.497 Acres - 312' x 209' - Waterfront Treasure Cay - Galleon Bay - 4 Bedroom, 3 Treasure Cay - Brigantine Bay - 6 bedroom, 4 access super views. # AB5143 - $395,000. bath, 4,000 sq.ft. canal-front home with 1,280 1/2 bath - 5,500 sq.ft. Canal-front home on Green Turtle Cay - "Coco Sound" - 28 prime residential building sites - between Coco Bay sq.ft. of open and covered decks situated over two levels - 100' Dock with 6' depth, Four car a n d W h i t e S o u n d f r o m 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 a c r e # A B 5 0 9 0 - f r o m : $59,000. 3/4 acre. 48’ lay-along private dock.Beautifully garage. Great family home or Corporate Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of water frontage on Bay - 3 furnished with great Sea of Abaco views. retreat. fully and tastefully Furnished. miles south of Treasure Cay - Limited Number Available. # AB5069 - from: $63,700. #AB124 - $1,395,000. #AB120 - $2,290,000.

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