Malvina and Her Son Rulan Served Some of Rincon Day's Best Food

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Malvina and her son Rulan served some of Rincon Day’s best food at the Rose Inn restaurant

incon gloriously celebrated the 25th edition of its “day” on The Playa-Rincon road race was next, then the stands opened and the R Tuesday, May 29. The historic village never looked better with streets began to fill with people. The weather was perfect. There was freshly painted signs, sparkling buildings, and swept yards and streets. even a brief rain shower to cool things off. There were even games It started extra early because of the 4 am special viewing of the inau- played in the streets. The crowds persisted until after dark. We missed guration of the first Dutch king in 123 years. At 46, King Willem- Rinconero Miguel Pourier, three times Prime Minister of the Antilles, Alexander became the youngest monarch in Europe. who passed away recently. More photos on pages 10 and 11. This Week’s Stories sis by her ministry shows that the Rock Mining in the Park 2 Sit In-Mamita Fox 3 costs in almost all medical care Cleaner and Cleaner areas were higher than estimated, (Reef Cleanup) 5 although some details were not Kura Hulanda Lodge 6 also available. In 2012 it was Outdoor Education Center 7 30% more than budgeted, an Goat Cheese Recipe –Spinach amount of about €20 million, she Salad 7 stated. There was no mention Tourism History #5-The 60s, part 2 8 that BES Island tax collection Donkey Rescue 9 revenues were much higher than Simidan and Rincon Day 10 Rincon Day 11 anticipated, as documented by the Letters to the Editor-Road Safety, Bonaire Consumers Union, Food Shopping Worries 12 Unkobon. BONHATA 16th Award Party 12 Chef Team Named 15 eople on Bonaire say In January 2013 Unkobon Bon Recycling Raffle Winners 15 P they are afraid for their provided Parliament and Dutch “Miss Anna’s” Benefit Carwash 15 safety. There have been 19 Minister of Home Affairs and VWO 5 Goes to Holland 17 armed robberies on the island Kingdom Relations Minister Guest Editorial—No Official Body For since the start of the year. The Plasterk a handout which includes According to a government press release, the Bonaire 17 Kriabon Farmers’ Market 18 latest was on Monday, April 15, information about taxes. Unko- Mijnmaatschappij Curaçao (Curaçao Mining Company) has Departments around 10 pm. Police received a bon took the figures of the pur- received permission from Bonaire’s Executive Council to dig Flotsam & Jetsam 2 report that home invasion had chasing power of an economics out building material from two locations on Bonaire. The On the Island Since (Francis Da Costa taken place in a house on report* that appeared in May process will involve blasting to extract rock to provide building Gomez) 4 Kaminda Lagoen. The resi- 2012. These figures showed that material for the production of concrete and fill. The Curacao Bonaire On Wheels (Gijs and 4 Stroke dents, an elderly couple, were the new tax system (in which the company believes getting the rock from Bonaire will be cheaper Mouse) 5 Picture Yourself– Boca Raton, Florida, beaten. Three men, dressed in health care premiums are part), for them. USA 12 dark clothes and with covered received $35 million in 2011 The designated sites, which according to the mining company (44%) more than the old system. Bonairean Humor 12 faces invaded the home . Ac- have the optimum rock type, are at Sabana Piedra Kruis off the Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 13 cording to an interview obtained Unkobon proposes tax cuts Rincon road and Ser'i Bentana in Washington Park! Classifieds 13 through a broadening of the by The Reporter there was a Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset ABB exemption to ALL basic nations in the US to Tampa, Airport, where the Marechaussee Times, Moon Phase 13 struggle, the man beaten. The necessities. Houston and Atlanta, said a press is, among others, in charge of Shopping & Dining Guides 14 woman, screaming, was hurled *Published by Ecorys, an inter- What’s Happening, Masthead, 16 release. DAE received a permit border control and investigation to the floor, stomped and re- national company specializing in Pet of the Week (Humphrey) 18 peatedly hit. Her screams economic and social development. to fly to Miami and Orlando tasks. Four people were checked Shelter News (Adoptions, Kittens, Holi- alerted a neighbor who raised The 80-year-old institution has last week. DAE is allowed to after the suspicion had arisen that day Volunteers) 18 an alarm, startling the robbers, offices in the Netherlands and operate “wet lease” flights to the they were possibly carrying Did You Know? Turtle Sex Determina- who then fled. Reportedly a numerous other countries destinations through August. US drugs. Investigation showed that tion 18 flights originating in Bonaire of the four detained suspects, Bonaire Sky Park (Meteors, Eclipse shot was fired at the neighbor, and Overcast) 19 but missed. The victims were WILLEMSTAD--THE were not in the plan but DAE ranging in age from 19 to 38, two provides a Bonaire connection. of them had narcotic drugs with The Stars Have It (Astrology)FLY19 transported to the hospital by HAGUE--Dutch State Secretary them, of which a suspect had 317 ambulance. After treatment, the of Economic Affairs Sharon GOT BATS? STINAPA grams of cannabis and the other Dijksma has sent the much antici- How to contact us man went home and his wife Bonaire is looking for them! As 32 balls with presumably canna- was admitted for further treat- pated nature policy plan 2013- Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- 2017 for the Caribbean Nether- part of its Bat Research and Con- bis in his body. The two arrested book. Press “Like” ment. lands to the Dutch Parliament. servation Program, they are aim- suspects who didn’t have drugs If you know something that The Hague is making €7.5 mil- ing to find all the species that on them were immediately re- Letters to the Editor: [email protected] could help the police to find the lion available to clear the backlog compose the bat fauna of the is- leased. intruders, contact the general land of Bonaire. You can help to Story tip or idea: where it comes to preserving [email protected] police number 717-8000 or nature on the islands. do this by giving STINAPA in- More than 1,750 children The Publisher: anonymously call the police The nature policy plan, which formation of bat day roosts that took part in the April 26 King [email protected] tip line 717-7251. by law must be updated every you may know or heard of. These Games at Bonaire’s stadium. Box 407, Bonaire, five years, serves as the frame- roosts can include among others The sports program included a Dutch Caribbean Following this violence and work for solid management and caves, trees, crevices in rocks, old "decathlon" with 10 different Phone 786-6125, 786-6518 others which have occurred in sustainable use of nature in Bon- and new houses, abandoned vehi- games, football, skyloop, golf and Available on-line at: recent weeks on Bonaire, Gov- aire, St. Eustatius and Saba. cles and boats and any other hu- "fish,” dodge ball, hockey and www.bonairereporter.com man made structure in which you netball, a sack race, football pen- ernor Lydia Emerencia and The annual cost of nature Printed Every Fortnight, management for the islands is know bats rest during the day alty shoot and finally a relay race. the Police Chief of the Carib- On-line every day, 24/7 estimated to be €800,000. In hours. Call 787-0984 or 788-6778 The program ended with a hot bean Netherlands, Jan Rooij Next edition printing on Akker, held a press confer- addition the Dutch Caribbean or e-mail to meal prepared by Bonaire’s [email protected] or chefs in training. Sunday, May 12 ence. They said that in addition Nature Alliance (DCNA) receives [email protected] The games are made possible Story and Ad deadline: to the additional teams that al- €1 million per year from the Dutch Ministry of Home Affairs by the efforts of hundreds of vol- Friday, May 10 ready are in place there would The Executive Councils of unteers from the schools, the Pub- be patrols in the neighborhoods and Kingdom Relations (BZK), of which €750,000 is used to Bonaire, Curaçao and Aruba lic Body of Bonaire, Ministry of tween mentally-challenged youths, 24/7 to get a sense of security build up the Caribbean Nether- have been asked to jointly in- Education and the RCN. young adults and student volunteers. back. Additional support from lands nature management fund. vestigate whether April 30 In the Dutch kingdom 1.3 mil- -Foundation Stadstuin Emma’s Aruba Police Force were The remaining €250,000 is for (Rincon Day/Dia di Rincon) can lion children participated in the Hof in The Hague, founded in brought in too. direct support of the preservation be declared an official holiday. King Games. 2009 to improve the quality of life of nature. Rincon Day has been celebrated in the city district. jointly with the Dutch Queen’s -Foundation Manteling in Mid- THE HAGUE--The Dutch Day so was automatically a holi- delburg an organization for aid and Government is willing to amend day. Since the announcement of health care volunteers on Walcheren some laws and regulations in the abdication of Queen Beatrix Island in Zeeland province, in the the BES Islands, as requested by the Dutch government decided, None of the top Bonaire can- southwest. There were over 4,000 some islanders, prior to the 2015 beginning next year, to celebrate didates for the €50,000 Oranje entries in the competition. general evaluation if there is a King's Day on April 27. Fonds Crown Apple Awards need for it, agreed Dutch Minister made it to the finals. The three On Friday, May 3, at 8pm there will be a Classical concert featur- of Home Affairs and Kingdom The Koninklijke Mare- winners, all in the European ing Johnny Kleinmoedig and Cuts in health care for Bo- Relations Minister Plasterk. chaussee (Royal Military po- Netherlands were: Combo performing classical tradi- naireans, set for July 1, will not lice) on Bonaire is investigating -Best Buddies Nederland tional Antillean music. Following be restored. Minister Edith WILLEMSTAD--Curaçao’s two suspects who are suspected from Goeree-Overflakkee. Best the concert at Cacique Hall, Plaza Schippers of Health, in a letter to Dutch Antilles Express airline of trying to smuggle marijuana. Buddies is a non-profit organiza- the Lower House, says an analy- (DAE) wants to expand its desti- They were caught at Flamingo tion promoting friendship be- (Continued on page 5)

Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 EQUAL HEALTH CARE RIGHTS FOR ALL the state representative, the head of the health insurance office and Mrs. Fox and her n Thursday, April 18th, activist and team released a statement: O radio personality Mamita Fox (70) “On Thursday April 18th the state repre- tied herself up in front of the office of the sentative had invited Mrs. Fox for an inter- Caribbean Netherlands Tax Office in Kral- view following the action she had started endijk to demonstrate her frustration with that day to achieve that improvements in the the system as well as discrimination in the healthcare system would be made. This in- administration of ZVK (government pro- terview with Mrs. Fox finally took place on vided health insurance) health care. April 25th at the tax office. She declared: “I am doing this for all peo- All participants in the conversation found ple on Bonaire, for everybody. What we - I the atmosphere positive and constructive. say ‘we’ because this is for us – want is that Discussed was the functioning of the indica- everybody be treated equally. If we have the tion commission, the rights of the insured same taxes as in Holland and if we are (patients), the continuity of medical care, the charged similarly, then the benefits should procedure of medical treatment abroad and be similar too.” the complaints procedure. It was agreed to She was displeased because her family get together again in a month. doctor had informed her that her application The head of the health insurance office for treatment was rejected. She vowed to (ZVK) has agreed to monitor personally that remain until Crown Representative Wilbert the indication committee functions as it Stolte would meet with her. should be: namely a commission existing of Sitting In- And that’s how Mamita’s “battle” for three persons which shall verify if the medi- Anneline Adoptie-Beukenboom, Betty Engelhardt, with Mamita Fox freedom and equal rights in health care cal referral meets the agreed rules. started. During the seven plus7 days she was Only the patient decides on his or her Also discussed was the patient’s freedom Finally, it is stated in the discussion that waiting for a meeting from crown represen- treatment, in consultation with the doctor, of choice, according to Article 10, paragraph the threshold to file a complaint should be tative Stolte, an overwhelming amount of specialist, physiotherapist etc. The insurance 4, of the Care Decision BES. This article is reduced. Mrs. Fox and her team have indi- people came along to confirm their support. office (ZVK) decides on the compensation about the referrals (the ZVK must give per- cated they want to help to accomplish this In a couple of days Mamita and her team - in accordance with the Care Decision BES. mission to do so) to health care providers Roosje Winklaar, Jan van der List and The practitioner (doctor etc) explains and and along with them a more detailed pro- who don’t have a contract with ZVK. In James Finies - collected more than 2,000 advises the patient about the treatment and posal will be developed. ZVK is happy these cases only the medical costs will be signatures in support of their action. Even in may also refer the patient – through a refer- with the offer.” covered and ZVK will check what the treat- the evenings people stopped by to chat and ral letter - to another practitioner who also The next morning, April 26th, Mamita ment costs with a contractual partner, like discuss matters. However, Mamita kept the has a contract with ZVK. The ZVK deter- Fox declared that she is happy with the for instance, Colombia. This amount will be situation under control and was firm in her mines whether this treatment is eligible for achievements and that it is the first step to reimbursed. The insured/patient has to pay statement: “No alcohol and no dominos!” compensation. He does that according to the improve health care on the BES islands. the costs first and can declare these costs Betty Engelhardt was one of people who Care Decision BES and the opinion of the She thanks everyone for their support and later on. However, the expenses paid for a spent all eight days and nights with Mamita, indication committee. Also ZVK arranges calls on all people to put emotion aside ticket, a hotel, a companion and spending and many others spontaneously came to the logistics like hotels, tickets and spending money will not be covered by ZVK in such and to take responsibility and to continue sleep over, and on Tuesday the 23rd, Dr. money for medical treatment abroad. a case. to build positively on the solid foundation Hermelijn passed by to check on Mamita’s Agreed is that the patient, the practitioner of improvement that has been achieved.  This arrangement according to Article 10, health. and the health insurance office (ZVK) must Story & photo by Greta Kooistra paragraph 4, counts for every insured person Then, on April 25th, a joint statement by work together to achieve good care. on Bonaire, Statia and Saba.

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was born on Curacao in 1957 sion I had to go to the center for voca- “I where my father was chief clerk tional training for adults in Eindhoven of customs. My mom was a homemaker (another town in the south of the Nether- and when we grew up she always kept a lands) for one year so they could see at strict but loving eye on us, so we did well what level I was. After three weeks my and we prospered at school and at home. teacher asked me, ‘Why did they send It’s a pity that nowadays life has become you here? You're way too good to waste so expensive that parents can’t find the your time!’ But those were the Dutch time to be with their children anymore, rules, before I could really start a profes- but nevertheless they should always look sional training I had to finish that year. for a reliable and good alternative… I There I followed the vehicle assembly find. All of us children – five boys and training during 1988/1989. After that year two girls – have accomplished something I could finally start with a professional in life. We've all studied and followed a training at RIVB Eindhoven. thorough education and five of us – in- In order to follow the training I needed cluding me – went to Holland to do so. a job and I found one with Obers, a Ford First I went to Polytechnic school and dealer in a town called Helmond. It was a then I started working at E. Moreno Bran- tough time; I worked five days a week dao and Sons, a Chevrolet dealer (now and went to school two evenings. The Auto City) on Curacao. I was 18 and be- first Christmas and New Year in the Neth- Francis at work at Tropical Car Care. came an apprentice mechanic.” He erlands were hard We didn't have any laughs, “You see, I was one of those chil- family and we felt lonely but after that it dren who was crazy for tinkering, for tak- went better; we began to like it! ing apart and putting together technical From 1989 through 1991 I studied at stuff, engines. I started with bikes, then RIVB Second Mechanic Passenger Cars mopeds and motorcycles and then cars and then I went on to get my First Me- and I got involved in drag racing when I chanic diploma, a four-year education, was 18. I was the only one at home who and I got that one as well. Those exams was born like this! But it had a lot of ad- were really hard because you get different vantages and one of them was that I never practical exam assignments of various car doubted what I wanted to become. I brands and you may only get satisfactory worked with E. Moreno till 1985, then I grades. In 1996 I graduated for my APK worked for Lovers Ice Factory as head (overall periodic inspection) inspector's mechanic of the vehicle fleet. diploma. In the Netherlands you can only That year I also got married. We are not accomplish that when you're a first me- together anymore. We got divorced in chanic. Later they made the requirements 2003, but from that marriage I have one a little bit more flexible because there was son, Francis Jr. who is 28 and father of a a shortage of people with an overall peri- little girl and his second child, a boy, is odic inspector’s diploma, but I went the due by the end of May! I also have a whole way. In the early 90s I also com- daughter, Mychenne. I have another pleted my studies Car Electrician 1 and 2. daughter, Jessica (30). All my children The children were going to school and are living in the Netherlands. their mother was working and for me it Francis with his APK diploma and the rest of his diplomas, certificates and licenses a difficult exam because they put a de- You see, when I moved to Holland I had rangement in the car and you have to to change my whole life and my way of “...when I moved to Holland I had to change my make a diagnosis and then you have to get thinking to be able to integrate into the whole life and my way of thinking to be able to the car running! Dutch society. Never ever have I experi- I worked for Obers till 2003. Some time enced in the Netherlands what I've experi- integrate into the Dutch society..” before, my marriage had gone down hill. enced here on Bonaire; not with one col- My wife had found another church, a dif- league or co-student. Never. I went back to work at Akkermans, but when you In August 1988, we - my wife at the was a very busy life too. However, I do ferent kind of religion and I'd stayed a leave the house against your will to go to time, me, my son and my daughter who realize that because of my work and stud- Catholic and we couldn't work it out any- work, something is definitely wrong. I was only five months - left for the Nether- ies I neglected my family during those more. In 2002 I went to Curacao to bap- talked to Edwin, the director, and we lands. It was during those years that the years. Only on weekends did I have a tize my godchild and during that event I parted as good friends. I resigned. first computer controlled cars with fuel little bit of time for them. We did go out met the godmother of the baby and yes, injection arrived on Curacao and it didn't and my son played soccer and baseball, I there was a sparkle of love. I was not And so I ended up with Jimmy at Tropi- take me long to understand that if I’d stay played tennis (something I love and I'm looking for it; it just happened. Her name cal Car Care garage since June 1st, 2012. where I was, the time would come – and still playing) and my little daughter,” he was Elia and she was from Bonaire. I only I’m the service manager and I'm happy to soon – that I wouldn't have any knowl- smiles, “tried all sports but in the end she knew Bonaire from when I was a teenager go to work every day! It's just like when I edge whatsoever about the new cars, and preferred to play with her girlfriends. and we would come with a speedboat for was working in Holland. In 2006 Elia and the Regattas, great fun! Well, when I got I got married. She's a sweet and quiet in the end I wouldn't be able to repair cars In 1998 I left my job at Obers, the Ford an offer from Akkermans Auto Supplies person and a great support. Next to her I anymore. I needed upgrading, schooling, dealer, and started working for a large on Bonaire it seemed like a good idea... have three friends: Arthur Domacassé, knowledge. Nissan dealer where I followed all They brought me over and in the begin- who passed away and whom I miss every My wife who was working as a sales courses and trainings because that's man- ning it wasn't bad. It’s a very good busi- day, and Sylvio and Ibi. Friendship is a person, agreed and she fully supported me datory at every dealership you work for. ness, but… there were some colleagues great word but Sylvio and Ibi are true when I told her I wanted to go to the There I also got the certificate Technical who couldn't accept that I knew more friends, real buddies. We do everything Netherlands to continue studying car tech- Specialist from the importer. In 2001 my than they did. They couldn't and they for each other. Bonaire is good. I like it nology. So the whole family went. I had previous boss, Obers, made me a great wouldn't… and in 2009 I suffered a terri- here. My wife and my friends are my arranged everything up front. A cousin of offer to get me back and I agreed and so I ble burn-out. You can only swallow so family and life is beau- mine got us an apartment in Weert, a went back working for them. With every much for so long and I'd swallowed too tiful again. I got my life town in the south of the Netherlands and dealership you work for in the Nether- much for too long and then I couldn't do it back on track and I through Stichting Innovam (vocational lands you have to follow an internal train- anymore. And I needed help - profes- love it.”  training for automotive and motorcycle ing at the importer's in order to reach the sional help from a psychologist and a companies) I got a counselor, Tijn Schal- required level and to stay at that level.  psychiatrist. It was very bad; I stayed ken. Because my diplomas from Curacao You have to upgrade yourself with all Story & photos by home for nine months. In 2010 I got help were not recognized in the Netherlands new courses and training. At Ford I got Greta Kooistra to start again at Toyota but I felt I couldn't and to prove that I really knew my profes- my highest award: Master Technician. It's do it anymore.

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 This is the 126th of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n –wear a helmet- Brouwer, featuring some of Bonaire’s interesting vehicles and persons that are “on wheels.” Up to at least 200 articles!

GIJS AND HIS ROARING FOUR STROKE MOUSE your house and garden. The Loncin factory was only founded in 1993. Since then they have produced millions of motorized two-, three- and four-wheelers. This cute little handsome bike is fitted with the CG125 engine. To me it looks like a copy of a Honda power plant. The all-aluminum engine produces 10.1 horse power at 8500 revs per minute. One piston and two valves control the compression of the mixture of gasoline and fresh Bonairean air. The wet sump engine has a five-speed gearbox and finally a chain delivers the power from the plant to the light alloy blue anodized 12- inch rear wheel, fitted with wide rubber. In the front a 2.50 X14 inch wheel is fitted. All around fancy and brisk braking disks. Bonaire/Republiek – An upside down fork in the front and an eyond the horizon there is the in- aluminum bridge in the rear. Gas assisted B creasing and expanding sound of an mono shock between the frame and the rear Another Successful Clean Up Dive Organized by Dive Friends Bonaire immense super single four-stroke motorcy- fork. Aluminum handle bars, aluminum cle. It’s not me because I am at home. It is foldable foot pegs. Electric start and kick Bonaire/Kralendijk – Gijs with his 125 cc roaring mouse, an start. ive Friends Bonaire organized their quarterly clean up dive on Saturday April Apollo blue Loncin pitbike, producing Then it is time to go again. Gijs is in a 13th. Clean up location was the South Pier. Goal was all kinds of trash and some 10 horse powers at 8500 revs. Gijs D hurry. Just two weeks out of four are left. fishing line. Volunteers were also asked to bring their alfs to chase Lionfish. 89 volun- visits me because he is on Bonaire for a Time flies when you are having fun. And teers joined the successful clean up dive, assisted by 15 members of the Dive Friends holiday and he wants to borrow one of my Gijs has fun with his bike and his little girl Bonaire crew. After the dive all treasures were collected, described and listed. Among helmets. Fine with me. He goes for the flat friend Gigi. Those young ones seem to be the debris there was: a lot of fishing line (359 pieces), a real goat skull, a full can of black one. Another protected skull on our invincible and in certain ways they are. Spam (not made from the goat), 345 glass bottles, a 55-gallon metal drum and four island. Unfortunately the super mouse is for sale. sunglasses. This time no re-usable underwear was found. Gijs has always been in wheels and ma- One day, probably, Gijs After the clean up most divers enjoyed a nap and paid attention to a personal clean chines. Mountain bikes, off road motorcy- will be back on his be- up and the preparation of some side orders as the organization prepared the main cles, buggies, you name it. And yes, he has loved island but now he course (a barbecue) and supplied some free drinks at the Hamlet Oasis location. Din- a helmet but that helmet is at home, which has to spend his energy ner was more than excellent. It is always so nice to meet people underwater, not is the Netherlands now. in the old world. Good knowing who they are and then later find out about their life and their stories and their The screaming machine he rides is a Chi- luck Gijs. And be care- specialties, talking about the Lucullus part of life. nese made Loncin. Those Chinese make ful. Story & photo Thumbs up for Dive Friends Bonaire. Let’s make our world as clean and as happy more motorcycles than you have ants in by J@n Brouwer as possible! Story & photo by J@n Brouwer

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Page 6 Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 reason to come here as it’s far out. We’re The meaning of all this is that we want the going to close the shop. It’s being converted kids to learn something here and move on. into a movie theatre open for children three We make a phased plan for each child with times a week, and on the other days it will individual goals and we have do child labor! be a cinema with movies and documentaries And in case a boy or a girl really likes it about Bonaire. here, there’s always a chance that they end We are offering people a range of opportu- up on the payroll with a contract. nities to entertain themselves and their I’ve been doing this ‘thing’ on Bonaire for family and for that they pay a very reason- 10 years now and I am still driven by the able amount of money. Because if we do youngsters. They are my motivation and so the job well, the youngsters get a much is our team, because I get a lot of feedback wider range in all sorts of experiences. and energy from the people I work with. The majority of the children we get here Because it’s all about the fact that we – the are very practical and they are also eager staff, the parents and the youngsters them- to learn. The only thing that’s missing is selves – do not impose these rules and regu- the work experience and training, and lations on the kids. They have to make them many of these children have a very low their own, so it comes naturally. The only sense of self-esteem. An intermediate way to accomplish that is to give them re- phase, as we offer here, doesn’t exist on sponsibility and of course they are allowed Bonaire and I feel it would be good if to make mistakes, but they have to stay on companies invest in us because we all track and, in the end, they will go the extra benefit if youngsters find a job and do not mile… just like our personnel, who do it all Two-students--Josafat and Jean-Pierre end up on the streets. You can be negative, the time. It’s an outreach event. but it’s better to do something about it! We have a very clear structure and we’re ‘Wings of Support’ of KLM is doing our trying to keep everything as simple as possi- he Outdoor Education Center -on used for instruction is the Forsa method, T-shirts and any hotel, resort, restaurant or ble, because it’s the children we’re talking T the road to Lac Bay- is a social en- initiated by Mick Schmit and it stands for: garden center could be sponsoring clothing about and we’re doing it for them. The more terprise, consisting of the Butterfly Gar- “Acceptance of youngsters as they are - A or materials – because later on those same bureaucracy, the farther away you get from den, a restaurant and an outdoor center. way to learn, live and work and to build a kids could find a job at their place. We’re your original intent. If you’re quick at it and People can do archery and participate in new future with self-esteem, responsibility, doing the windsurf hostel and laundry to- you can work preventively with these GPS tours. The center also organizes parties confidence, solidarity, perseverance and gether with Jibe City and ‘Stichting Doen’ youngsters, you might avert a lot of misery, for children and adults and it houses the motivation.” will install electrical facilities on solar not only for the child but also for society. In Surf Hostel – six beds at $17 per night per Mick Schmit power here on the terrain. certain cases learning to do things practi- bed, including breakfast, towels and clean explains. We’re only going public now because we cally is much more effective than education. sheets – and apartments on the premises “When people finally got the long-term contract with the I find this a very beautiful project, we which OEC is renting out for $35 per night. come here to new owner of the complex. We also have an have to get going – independent of subsidies All profits are reinvested into the commu- have a cup of agreement with Forma to place youngsters – not too easy; we are on Bonaire! Every- nity where they were earned and it doesn’t coffee, lunch or at OEC. And then we have our ‘own’ kids body is welcome - tourists and locals- and take government money for support. OEC is dinner or they from the long stay home, who are going to it’s affordable for everyone! And my goal is self-sufficient and gets the remainder of its are visiting the school on a regular basis but who can get to mix and mingle all people into an interna- support from donors who believe in this butterfly gar- Mick Schmit training on the job here during weekends tional company - surfers and the kids who social mission. Additionally, OEC is a train- den – all they and vacations. Also, we have the Rebound are learning here and locals and tourists, ing center which offers specialized training spend is invested in the youngsters who are youngsters who can make a choice whether families and singles - so that the world for in team building to companies and to institu- helping here. It’s as simple as that. The per- they want to go on with the diving or work our youngsters becomes bigger and bigger tions which are working with children. manent staff consists of four people. We are at the restaurant, the garden or the hostel – and they will realize that the sky is the limit The whole purpose of OEC is to give renting this complex and through the reve- to get some different work experience so it’s – for everyone!” youngsters – who are, for whatever rea- nues from the hostel, the restaurant and the easier to make a choice after they graduate  Story & photos by Greta Kooistra son, not able to get any work experience butterfly garden we have to be self support- from school. It’s very well possible that a the regular way – practical, guided and ing. Next week we’re starting to build a big child will get here in other ways and that individual training on the job. The method playground because people need to have a doesn’t matter – if it fits in, it’s welcome!

Kura Hulanda Lodge (Continued from page 6) stad is a shopper’s paradise. We found year. Lodge guests have written to compli- prices there noticeably lower than in Bonaire ment the Chef for his fine cuisine – includ- in both restaurants and shops. ing one from a guest who brought him lion- Social activist and entrepreneur Jacob Gelt fish to prepare. Shurandy made it five differ- Dekker opened this luxury hotel about eight ent ways. years ago after having so much success with The largest restaurant, Watamula, over- his Kura Hu- looks the sea and is covered with a circular landa hotel in thatched roof. You dine nearly al fresco, but Otrabanda, dry. The brief rain shower during our dinner Willemstad. was hardly noticeable. The restaurant offers That hotel, its a diverse and delicious breakfast with em- shops, spa, phasis on the tropical taste and a more so- museum and phisticated lunch and dinner menu. Down a casino grew few steps there’s a smaller restaurant under out of once the trees and adjacent to the Christoffel Sun- proud antique set Lounge. The Kalki Beach Bar and Grill buildings that serves drinks and lunches while you loll on were in near the beach and five nights a week they offer a total collapse. Group General man- Brazilian “Pincho” Barbeque – tender meats It remains a ager Claire Groeneveld served on long skewers that hang above your World Heri- table while Tiki torches light the scene. tage class showplace today. Go West Dive Shop is at the edge of the Several months ago management of the beach. It offers full dive services and one resorts was taken over by the European and two-tank boat dives to nearby sites. A Sandton chain. They had no Caribbean ex- favorite of the guests is Watamula, where perience up until then. But they put an ex- the currents converging at the tip of the is- perienced Curacao and Caribbean resort land provide an exciting drift dive manager, Claire Groeneveld, in charge and Want to explore? The Christoffel National brought former Lodge manager Delno Park, with unspoiled wilderness, even rare Tromp on board to assist with the transition. miniature deer, is a few minutes’ drive Between the two hotels – the away from it away. You may rent a car at the hotel to all one of the Lodge – and the one in the city explore the area, and there are very friendly it’s a complete island experience.  L./G.D. and knowledgeable taxi drivers readily Contact information: available. There is a free daily shuttle into [email protected] Willemstad, the capital, every day. Willem- [email protected]

Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 Page 7 The Island Government decided to get a say, the Nash Group bought the shares of new US promotion agency: Howard Chase the Miller Group and by doing this, they Associates was replaced by Sontheimer and completely owned the hotel. The Nash Part 5 - The 60S: Company, which was very interested in Group already had big plans for the hotel: Building An Island For Tourism actively promoting the island. It brought a they wanted to build 40 additional rooms large delegation from Seventeen magazine but that never happened. Instead, both to Bonaire with models for a photo shoot. groups had accumulated huge debts, to the Photo: Neme family The publication of the pictures, shot at the extent that the hotel was in serious danger of island’s most beautiful spots, meant an going bankrupt. enormous promotion for Bonaire. In spite of the fierce competition between In April 1966, Dutch Prime Minister Cals the islands in the field of tourism, Aruba, laid the first stone for a new tourist project: Bonaire and Curaçao decided in 1967 to Hotel Sorobon. A project, however, that was coordinate promotion abroad for each of never to be completed. them. For this purpose, a foundation was In June, construction began for the created, called “ABC Promotion Stichting.” innovative Bel-Nem project, a name that The respective Lt. Governors of the islands was formed using the first three letters of the served as presidents for one year at a time. family names of its initiators: Harry In the late 60s, the government of Bonaire Belafonte and Maurice Neme, son of an got an important partner in the field of tour- Aruban hotel owner. Thirty tropical luxury ism: Hugo Gerharts, who had taken over the homes were completed, each measuring at companies which his father, L.D. Gerharts, least 100 had founded. Many of Gerharts’ companies square had to do with tourism. For instance: since meters, on the 1953, Handelmij. Bonaire N.V. had been in waterfront. charge of the supervision of the airport, Bel-Nem entrepreneurs and construction workers They were locally known as ‘Fèlt’. This meant supply- rented or sold ing service to airplanes and services to the to affluent public. THE 60s – Continued: produce 500,000 tons of salt per year. tourists, In December of 1967 there was another Growing Pains STINAPA, the National Parks Foundation, boosting the important achievement in the upgrading of showed interest in restoring the old slave development the tourist product of Bonaire: the road vents in the 60s significantly shaped huts at Saliña, which they considered to be of tourism. around the south tip of the island was com- E today’s tourism on Bonaire. In 1965 of historic-cultural value. In August of One of the pleted. It opened another interesting part of famous singer and actor Harry Belafonte 1966, the contract was signed for the first buyers of Bonaire’s attractions: Pink Beach, the fla- introduced a project which entailed the construction of the road. The restoration of a house at mingo sanctuary, the salt pans at Saliña, the construction of luxury villas in the Punt the slave huts would be supervised by Belnem was Pickle Lake, the slave huts with the obelisks Vierkant area, south of the airport. The restoration architect, Alexeenko, reknowned famous actor and the Willemstoren light house. The pro- Island Government and Belafonte came to for his restoration of plantation houses in the and James ject had been financed with the help of the an agreement to grant a pretty large parcel Netherlands Antilles. Bond movie European Economic Community (EEG) and on the seaside to realize this ambitious Another tourist project that started in 1965 Roger Moore, Maurice star Roger consequently was given the name of EEG housing project. But first, the construction was the Yacht Harbour, south of Hotel Neme, Harry Belafonte Moore. Boulevard. The head of the EEG Develop- of an asphalt road to Saliña had to be built, Bonaire, financed by the Dutch Another important development in 1967: which would be of use both for tourists and Government. (Continued on page 9) for the Antilles Salt Company, which would Hotel Bonaire got a new owner. That is to

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It was not part was willing to His successor was Rudy Ellis, but the mover of the project of the EEG Boulevard, but it operate the and shaker of Bonaire’s tourism was Niki had to be built in connection with the Hotel hotel, Execu- Tromp, who became the new face of the Sorobon project, the financing of which had tive House. But Tourist Office in 1970, where he remained not yet been finalized. But the Dutch gov- there were a lot very active until his sudden death in 1992. ernment wanted to grant a $2.5 million loan of problems At the end of the decade the hotels in op- for the project. regarding Hotel eration were Hotel Bonaire with 57 rooms, The bungalow hotel built in 1962: Hotel Debonair Another project that was being developed Sorobon. There Flamingo Beach Club with 21 bungalows, was that of the Yacht Harbor. As an initia- was a sinkhole Debonair with 10 bungalows and Hotel Ro- tive of the Dutch Government, two experts in the middle of chaline with 10 rooms, a total of 100 rooms. in this field, Stumeyer and Klosinki, came to the terrain which no one was There were two car rental companies with a the island in 1967 to study the possibility of able to fill. Serious problems total of 41 cars and two tour buses. The exploitation of this project. arose between the companies Dutch Government agreed to finance the The arrival of the first cruise ship to Bon- involved in the project. This extension of the airport, the terminal and a aire, the Bergenfjord from the Norwegian led to financial problems and lighting system that allows planes to land American Line in November 1967, opened a work halted again. Construc- safely. new type of tourism to the island. tion would never be resumed In the 70s the history of Bonaire’s tourist and Hotel Sorobon ended up as In 1968 two former boarding houses, and hotel industry continued: the Flamingo a ruin. Many years later, with Helmund and Rijna, joined together to be- Beach Hotel changed hands in 1972 and funds made available by the come Hotel Rochaline. closed for renovation: the bungalows, many Dutch Government, the ruins North of Hotel Bonaire there was a bunga- of which dated back to the days of the WW- were removed. Sorobon is now low hotel that had been built in 1962: Hotel II internment camp, were rebuilt in concrete. the center of local and interna- Debonair. The new Flamingo Beach Club Hotel tional windsurfing events. A opened in June 1973. Hotel Bonaire became The construction of Hotel Sorobon was small hotel and two windsurf- surrounded by a lot of problems: the com- Bonaire Beach Hotel, later Sunset Beach ing schools overlook the pris- Hotel. The ailing Hotel Debonair was sold pany which started the project turned out not tine blue waters. Scale model of Hotel Sorobon, 1966 (Photo Heit) to have enough funds to continue construc- in 1972 and Don Stewart took it over in Beside Hotel Sorobon, there tion which had already started in 1965. Po- 1976 to rebuild and expand it as Captain were also problems with Hotel Bonaire. The 23.9%, from 8,563 to 6,540 visitors. In this litical adversaries blamed Toon Abraham, Don's Habitat.  Evert Bongers Island Government was not happy with the politically turbulent year, however, the Is- head of the Tourist Office, and accused him (source: research by Bòi Antoin) way the hotel was managed, which wors- land Government decided to put the promo- of having a personal stake in the project, ened by the day. The debts of the owners tion of Bonaire in the US in the hands of which they referred to as “Soroton.” In Still to come: The Regatta, Airport/ Airlift were growing and the employees became Grant Advertising, which also promoted December of 1967, the Dutch Government, and the National Parks worried. On Curaçao meanwhile, political Curaçao. Their office in Miami was called which had initially granted a loan, declared and social tensions led to labor problems the “Curaçao and Bonaire Tourist Boards.” Evert Bongers lives in it was even willing to give a financial guar- and finally to an uprising of workers on In May of 1969, Governor Debrot offi- Aruba where he works at antee to the project. In August of 1968 a strike which brought about the devastation cially opened National Park Washington, Colegio Arubano School. contract for the financing of the project was He knows Bonaire well of part of the capital Willemstad on May 30, another project of great value to the tourist signed after which the work, which had been where he has been Regatta 1969. This of course had a big repercussion product of Bonaire. halted, could be continued. 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ometimes you can make a difference, again on its own. Help was needed. S being in the right place at the right As I did not know how long this donkey moment. At that moment it makes no differ- had been in this situation first I gave her ence whether you are a human being or a some water from my bottle, to be sure that little animal, in this case a baby donkey, she wouldn’t die from dehydration after our fighting for her life! rescue. She was a little afraid, but when I Being on the island again with a good started slowly dripping the water from my Open Nonstop friend who has never been on Bonaire, I went bottle onto her lip it was ok, and she accepted Mon.- Friday. 8:00-19:00 to show him my favorite spot of the island. it gratefully. So we headed up to Boka Washikemba It was quite difficult for us to get her on her Sat.- Sunday- 8:00-18:00 where I used to go for the amazing view and feet again because of her limp body and the my search for driftwood (and of course to way she was wedged in between the rocks, take some photos). legs pointing upward. She accepted our help- Walking towards a group of donkeys, all relaxed, without fighting- so we finally man- standing near the beautiful flattened tree, my aged to get her upright. For many minutes attention was drawn by some noise from the she stood at the same place, looking at us. rock formation. A little baby donkey was After a quick check we only saw some bald lying on its side. It had probably fallen off spots on her leg. Eventually she started the little cliff, and it was in such a position slowly walking toward the rest of the herd in that it was impossible for it to get on its feet in the distance. Wilna Groenenboom

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child arrives home from school, kid comes home in tears. Mama, A very upset. “Mama, Mama, at A at school they are always saying school the other children are teasing me, that I am crazy. Who is saying that, child? they call me “planet head.. Mama says: All the ants! “Don’t worry, child, after a time they are Opinions expressed are those of going to forget about it. The next day the the writer, not necessarily those of The Reporter child comes home and tells mama that plane had to land in the ocean. she has a headache. Mama says: “On A The captain announced: All which continent does it hurt?” those who can swim, please stand to the right, and those who cannot swim please ROAD SAFETY usband arrives home very enthusi- stand on the left. Those of you on the Dear Editor: astic and tells his wife: Teresa, right, you can all swim to that island over Can someone inform the new people coming to Bonaire and even those who H come see, pack your suitcase! His wife there. All of you on the left, the airline have lived here quite some time that the rules of the road also apply to bicycles and asks him: What’s going on? Husband appreciates your business, thank you for motor scooters? Driving down a one-way road the wrong direction is not legal. yells: I won a million dollars in the grand flying with us! Riding on a sidewalk the wrong way down a one-way street does not make it legal. prize drawing! Wife says: That’s great! Passing on the right is not only illegal but dangerous and perhaps deadly, espe- Where are we going? Do I need to pack wo friends were walking and cially at intersections. Riding at night with only a tail light or only a front light or clothes for cold weather or other clothes? passed by a political meeting and worse, no lights at all, is not legal and again potentially deadly. Pulling out of an T Husband answers: It doesn’t matter, heard very clearly what was being said: intersection without checking or caring about any other traffic is illegal and poten- pack enough for you to move out of here “Burglar, embezzler, drug trafficker, tially deadly. Riding two or three abreast in a lane is not only irritating for faster forever! thief, etc.” moving traffic it is again dangerous. Cars don’t ride two abreast so why should One friend said to the other: Look how two-wheeled vehicles. It is all common sense and more importantly, safer for all uchi, will you lend me your sham- they fight with each other. drivers and riders. B poo? The friend answered: They’re not fight- Concerned driver ing, they’re reading the list of people Your own is right there, Yonchi, use yours. present at the meeting. FOOD SHOPPING WORRIES I can’t, mine says it’s for dry hair and I Dear Editor: already got mine wet! wo guys talking: I have a concern that one company owning two of the three supermarkets on the Tell me what island would be considered as a monopoly and not benefit consumers. With only T esterday morning I was so sick you have in that bag? one other large supermarket on Bonaire, (Van den Tweel) which is seen by some I decided to kill myself by tak- If you can guess to be a high end alternative, the public fears more price rises. “Y ing a thousand Tylenol.” what’s in this bag I’ll Worried Shopper “So what happened?” give one of the man- The Reporter has been trying to set up interviews with key people in the markets. “After I took two I felt fine.” goes. Translated by Look for a story in the next edition.- Editor Jane Madden-Disko

onaire Hotel and Tourism B Association, BONHATA, celebrated its 16th Annual Awards party at the Divi Garden on Sunday April 21. During this evening the Employee and Supervisor of the Year 2012 were announced. Denise van der Ree from Telbo is the winner of Employee of the Year 2012. Denise has been on Bonaire for 18 years now and has worked for Telbo for the last seven. She works in the customer services department and was nominated by a client for this award. Selsio De Palm won the award for best supervisor of the year. Selsio has been with Divi most of Craig Dewey, BONHATA President, with his working life and has worked his Denise van der Ree way to chef. He attributes his success to hard work, a genuine desire to do a job well and to learn by not being afraid to last from the past. Paul and Karen Siegel and Alice and Peter Hughes, past make mistakes. Three BONHATA awards were given to: Miriam and Martin van Bekkum for doing B Bonaire residents catching up with Bonaire news with a copy of The Re- a tremendous job as general managers of KonTiki Beach; Nicole Roomer and Martin porter. Franken, for exceptional social responsibility in taking care of people in need. Eddy The two couples helped build Bonaire into the tourism destination it is today. Thielman and Frans de Jong from Club Roomer accepted the award on behalf of Nicole Peter Hughes started work on Bonaire the day after Christmas in 1975 at the and Martin; Sara Matera for inspiring youngsters and being a motivator for Bonaire’ Flamingo Beach Club. "From our start in 1975, we were handling four to six di- participation in the Taste of the Caribbean competition vers a day," Hughes said. He continued to run Divi’s Bonaire dive operation for As every year BONHATA uses this evening for a fundraising event for a local charity. many more years and remains involved in the industry to this day. This year about $1,300 was raised for Fundashon Kuido Pa Bista i Oido (Care Foun- Paul Siegel is a pioneer in hotel management and he helped build the Divi brand dation for the Seeing and Hearing). This foundation helps visually and hearing impaired into the largest resort and timeshare operation in the Caribbean This photo was people on Bonaire. They currently have 200 clients and know there are more people that taken by Delno Tromp during a recent visit to the US.  they would like to help should they receive a request. It isn’t known how many people on Bonaire are currently visually and or hearing impaired. WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of Donations for the fundraising raffle were made by Addo’s Bookstore, Benetton, Bon- We Would Love to The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next aire Gift Shop, Kiteboarding Bonaire, Littman’s Jewelers, Rum Runners, The Touch, Print Your PHOTO! trip or when you return to your home. Then Bonaire Guided Motorcycle Tours, Budget rent a car, Divi Dive, Divi Resorts, J.C. take a photo of yourself with the newspa- Herrera, L’Amuse, MCB and KLM. For Picture per in hand. THE BEST PHOTOS OF Entertainment was provided by Andrina and her band Cancon Duet & Friends, SGB’s THE YEAR WILL WIN A PRIZE. Mail Chez Nous chef team prepared and served delicious canapés and a delicious rum cocktail Yourself With The photos to Bonaire Reporter, Box 407, Bon- was served as a welcome drink by Bonaire’s by bartender of the year Tarimar Thom. Bonaire Reporter aire, Dutch Caribbean. E-mail to: A lovely evening was nearly rounded off with some much needed rain but in the end [email protected] only a few drops fell.  Carla Hay/press release

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APPLIANCES /TV/ ELECTRONICS/ REAL ESTATE /RENTAL AGENTS COMPUTERS Sunbelt Realty offers full real estate, rental, and City Shop, the mega store, has the island’s widest insurance services. If you want a home or to invest selection of large and small home appliances, furni- in Bonaire, stop in and visit. ture, TV, computers, cell phones and more. In-store Sunbelt Realty financing too. RESTAURANTS AUTOMOBILE DEALER Bistro de Paris— Waterfront location at the Harbour Village Marina. Su- perb menu, genuine French dishes in a waterfront ambiance. Airco if you Check out AutoCity Bonaire for the widest selection of new car brands on want it. Bonaire including Chevrolet, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Subaru. Used cars too. Complete service department. Hertz rentals. La Balandra at The Harbour Village Resort offers Bonaire’s most spectacular setting. Superb cuisine, top notch service. Eat on the deck or with your feet in the sand. BANK ORCO Bank offers one-on-one attention, personal banking. Each client is Pasa Bon Pizza—Bonaire’s quality pizza-Best ingredients, best baking and a person, not a number. best taste. Great salads and lasagna too. Eat in or take away. Office in the historic building at Kaya Grandi 48.

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Warehouse Supermarket on Kaya Indus- Dive Friends has four dive schools and three retail shops so you always get Mon-Fri- 8:00-19:00 the best deals and can be assured of top notch training. Remodeled shop open tria—Big air conditioned market with a friendly Sat—Sun- 8:00-18:00 now. staff, the largest selection and lowest prices on the island. They stock what you need. UNDERWATER VIDEO ScubaVision - Pro video of your Bonaire vacation, above and/or below the MADE ON BONAIRE water with a custom DVD by Bonaire’s top videographer, Hendrik Wuyts. Semper Kontentu goat cheese. Ask for it at restaurants and look for it in the markets. Lovingly handmade. Mugs available. GARDEN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES Green Label has everything you need to start or maintain your garden. They can design, install and maintain it and offer plants, irrigation supplies and gar- VARIETY STORE den chemicals. Off Kaya Industria, behind Lucky Supermarket. The Tung Fong Store is a great asset to everyone on Bonaire because it stocks so many thing we want: clothes, hardware, food, auto and bike sup- HOME CARE plies. If you don’t see it… ask for it. They probably have it. Bonaire Second Home Care can handle all the needs of second home owners on Bonaire including inspection, management and cleaning. WATER TAXI Get to Klein Bonaire by Ferry. Ride the Kantika di Amor. Hotel or OPTICIAN downtown pickup The only water taxi to Klein Bonaire with an easy on/off Buena Vista Optics is Bonaire’s most up-to-date place to get eyeglasses or built-in ramp at Bonaire Nautico (It Rains Fishes Restaurant) contact lenses. The combination of experienced personnel and advanced equipment and technology make it a top value A Directory listing is free for regular advertisers in The Reporter Call Laura at 786-6518 for information Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 CHEFS FOR “TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN” TEAM COMPETITION NAMED

hey are practicing their techniques already. A fund- T raising cookout for the team was held last Sunday at the Chez Nous restaurant at the high school. Bartender Tarimar Thiom, made his cocktails while chefs prepared a three-course meal. Next cookout is May 26, 12:30pm at SGB Chez Nous. Reservations a must. Contact team manager Floris van Loo at [email protected] or Sara Matera at [email protected] Sponsors present : Streefkerk Architect, Bonaire Food Group, Caribbean Bakery, Bonhata, Divi Flamingo. Team Members (not in order) Restaurant Floris van Loo Rumrunners - Manager Jesus Churcho Galan It Rains Fishes Rest. Giovannie Veld It Rains Fishes Rest. Junior Janga Bonaire Food Group Rhashinda Donge Rumrunners / Plaza Robertico Bernabela Divi Flamingo Tarimar Thom Donna and Georgio  Press release

aney Alberto and family J were the winners of the Bon Recycling Cycling raffle. To- gether with aunt, cousins and nieces they collected enough garbage to claim the grand prize. They choose two bicycles for the kids instead of the mountain bike. Pabien to the winners and keep up the effort for a cleaner Bonaire. In the picture, Janey Alberto and family, Christian Zuniga from Bon Recycling and Kristen arwash at MCB HQ in Hato was for the benefit of the Colita Cranston from SELIBON  C y Muñecon (“Miss Anna’s”) crèche to cover expenses of Press release the harvest festival (see pg. 10) Bon Recycling photo In the photo: Sheri, Donna, Myra, Bas, Daniella

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Bonaire Reporter- May 3-17, 2013 Page 15 We Dare to Care Park children’s ference Center at Captain Don's Habi- Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian; Sunday CLOSE-IN EVENTS playground - closed due to lack of tat, Call 717-8290. service-8:30 am in Papiamentu/Dutch. financing. Wednesday - Sea Turtle Conserva- Children’s club-every Saturday from Thursday May 2—Bonaire Saturdays tion Bonaire (STCB) presents an infor- 4:30-6 pm in Kralendijk, (annex of the Business & Employers Associa- • Open House at Semper Kontentu mative slide show: Sea Turtles of Bon- church.) Contact; Maryt- milk goat farm. Second Saturday of tion (BBE) will organize an in- aire, at 8pm, every 2nd and 4th [email protected] or Daisycof- the month, 8 am to 12 noon. 786-6950 Wednesday in the conference room at [email protected] formation evening. 7:30-9 pm at •Marshe di Kunukeru (Farmers’ Captain Don's Habitat (717-8290) International Bible Church, Kaya The Pirate House, above Zeezicht Market) 1st Saturday of the month, Papago 104, Hato, behind Bon Fysio/ Restaurant at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco #55, BONAIRE’S TRADITIONS Bon Bida Spa & Gym on Kaya Gob. N. next to Aquamarin School, 8 am to 1 Debrot. Sunday 9am-Worship service Mangasina di Rei, Rincon. Enjoy the pm. view from “The King’s Storehouse.” Learn in English; 10:45am-Sunday school for • all ages. Tuesday 7:30 pm-Adult Bible Bonaire Animal Shelter’s “Garage about Bonaire’s culture. Visit homes from Sale” Pakus di Pruga—every Satur- the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 study class. 717-8377 for more info or day, 8am-5pm. At Kaminda Liberador -2018 ride [email protected] Simon Bolivar, across from Brandaris Museo Sentro Chichi’Tan, histori- Catholic: San Bernardus in Kral- Café. Tel. 717-4989. Drop off cast offs endijk – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 cal home, behind Rose Inn, Rincon, at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road. 717- pm in Papiamentu, 717-8304. open 10am-4pm daily. Tel. 786-6420 4989 Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Washington-Slagbaai National • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine Saturday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Park Museum and Visitors’ Center. Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 Open daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on De- dustria, Second Saturday of the pm. 717-4211. month, 7-9 pm. (Always call to make cember 25th and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 or 796 - 5681 Assembly of God (Asemblea di sure it’s on: Tel. 560-7539. ) Snacks Dios): Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In Friday May 3 –Well-known and tasting of six wines for $10 per English, Dutch & Papiamentu on Sun- Curaçao pianist and composer person. CLUBS and MEETINGS day at 10 am. Wed. Prayer Meeting at • Johnny Kleinmoedig and his Soldachi Tours—See the real AA meetings - every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. 717-2194 band Conhunto, will conduct a Bonaire and be transported back in 7pm. Phone: 786-4931 Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services “promenade” concert at Plaza Re- time. Learn about the history, culture Al-Anon meetings - every Thursday Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. evening at 7.30pm. Call 700-7751 or aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and sort Bonaire. Sponsored by the Call Maria Koeks for more informa- 701-8728 Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. Classical Music Board Bonaire, 8 tion—796-7870. Bridge Club - Every Wednesday, Contact: 786-2557. pm until midnight. Tickets $35 •Petanque- Jeu de Boules, Satur- Bridge Club on Bonaire. 19:15, contact Prayer and Intercession Church, in www.ClassicalMusicBoard.com days 2:30 pm Tera Cora ranch. info: Jeroen Seegers for information tel. 717- English. A full Gospel Church located 786-0150 4200 or788-2819 or [email protected] temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, Saturday, May 4 – Farmers Sundays Darts Club plays every other Sun- Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are Market at Kriabon, Kaminda •Kunuku Arawak - Music, drinks, day at City Café. Registration at 4, held Sunday mornings10am-11:30am. local food, dancing, 10 am—6 pm. games at 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. Bible studies in English on Monday Jatu Baco #55, next to Aquamarin Live music starts at 4 pm. Tel.786- Lions Club meets every 2nd and 4th nights from 7-8 pm. Contact: 717-3322 School, 8am-1pm. Locally grown 7210 Thursday of the month at 8 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, Mondays Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. ter-day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, homemade jams, chutneys, fruit • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the heart For more information call 510-0710. Sundays: 9 am Sacrament Services drinks, cakes and more. Special of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Rotary lunch meetings Wednes- (Translation to English and Papiamentu children’s flea market—Sign up to Maria, 717-6435-best island tour days, 12:15-2 pm - Divi Flamingo upon request) 10:20am- Sunday sell: Kriabon 717-4587 (2-6pm) value Beach Resort in Peter Hughes meeting School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Pri- • mary held from 10:20-12 noon Visitors Meet the Captain Night at Captain room upstairs above the dive shop. All Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close and Rotarians welcome. Call Gregory welcome: Information: Call 701-9522 . Sunday, May 5 – Exhibit of lo- personal with Bonaire’s dive pioneer. Obersi 785-9446. Foundation Fountain of Living cal artists at Chich’iTan home in The Captain will autograph your copy Toastmasters Club meets every two Waters, Centro Fuente, Service Sun- Rincon, sponsored by Foundation of his newest book Reef Windows.. weeks. For more information call Cru- day at Kaya Aruaco 4 at 6 pm, in Papia- for Art and Culture. Chich’iTan is Wednesdays sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- mentu and Spanish. For Marriage behind the Rose Inn. 10am-4pm. Divemaster’s Night at Bistro de Paris tinez Beck, at 786-2953. Counseling, contact 717-2161. Restaurant at Harbour Village Marina. CHURCH SERVICES Drinks and local snacks too. Free rum with coke. Protestant Congregation of Bon- Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day 30-minute Meditation at Yoga Bon- aire: aire, 12 noon, Bonaire Basics. 786- ( VPGB ), Kralendijk, Plaza Wilhel- mina; Sunday service-10 am in Dutch. 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ur chief executive, Ronald Papiamentu and to spread the language O Plasterk, has spoken: There is and therefore they get a small subsidy not going to be a governmental organ from the Island Council. Recently they for Papiamentu in the Public Corpora- organized a dictation in Papiamentu. tion of Bonaire. In other words, the There is no money for a website and wish of many people on the island to there are no free lessons in Papia- give Papiamentu the same status as mentu. The Venezuelan Consulate, the Frisian in the Netherlands is out of the place where free Spanish lessons are question. given, is regarded with jealousy. Though it goes without saying that in So who is going to cry over Plas- the official bodies, English, Papia- terk's decision? mentu and Dutch can be used as the The 700,000 Frisians, of whom half High School Class VWO 5 preparing to depart for Holland. Author Keval Bissessar circled official language. And they can also be speak and write the Frisian language, used in the administration of justice will be walking taller and be a lot very year since 2008, the VWO Class 5 of The teachers were Mary-Ann Koops and Heidi for defendants and witnesses, but the prouder of themselves. The people the SGB high school has organized a van den Tilaar. verdict will always be pronounced in from Zeeland, Drente, Groningen and E school excursion to Holland where students can On Sunday March 17th, VWO 5 was sched- Dutch. It is just the fact that we use the Limburg will just continue using their visit universities. This is done because Bo- uled to leave for Holland but because of a tech- Dutch judicial system with its underly- own language. They publish books and nairean students usually study abroad, mainly in nical difficulty the flight had to be delayed until ing laws on our island newspapers in their dialect, have a Holland. During this excursion students can nar- the March 19. Of course some of us got a bit The responsible coordinating minis- regional radio and television station row down to which university they will continue upset but, like my parents told me, “That’s part ter for the BES islands has hereby and make successful TV series in their their studies. This big trip to Holland is very of growing up.” Finally we left Bonaire for Am- annulled a promise of his predecessors everyday language which are viewed important, especially for Bonairean students sterdam. After nine hours of traveling we finally who often used to scatter beautiful in all of Holland. Just let Plasterk talk! because for some it’s their first time in such a arrived at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. Most of promises. No official body for Papia- We will continue the way we want to. big and different country like Holland. It’s also a us students ended up watching movies and TV mentu. Neither for English, the lan- And how bad is all this for Bonaire? good way for students to get an idea of student shows during the flight. guage from Zeeland, Twente, Gronin- Trix van Bennekom writes in her life in Holland. In European Dutch high schools My first impression of Holland was that it’s a gen and Limburg. They are not ac- book, "Tragiek van Bonaire," that the it’s also a norm for the VWO 5 to make school relatively big country which is always cold and cepted as official languages either. discussion about the speaking or not trips around Holland to visit universities. everything somehow works correctly. One of the Frisian is accepted because that was speaking Papiamentu can be compared This year there were 11 Bonaire students tak- first things I noticed was how good the roads once promised at European treaty to digging in an open nerve. According ing the trip, accompanied by two teacher/ were and I was really surprised at the fact that agreements and according to the min- to some Antilleans, a person who only chaperones. The students were: Aygeron ‘Pito’ the speed limit on some highways was 130 km ister, Frisian can boast of a long his- speaks Dutch creates feelings of some- Chirino, Rudina Gomez, Diomira Janga, Jean- per hour. tory and tradition. Yes, one promise is one trying to be boss, a know-it-all and Carl Frans, Kelly Ferreira, Keval Bissessar, Meir Most of us students didn’t really have many not the same as another, it seems. shows colonial behavior. There you Noordemeer, Johan ‘John’ Scheurs, Jemuël concerns, but some of us were worried about The administrators of Fundashon have it! It must be mentioned that Richards, Eliana Makaai and Marijn van Erp. getting accepted by a university because the Akademia Papiamentu will not be very centuries ago the first officials who Dutch government is making budget cuts in edu- happy with this announcement. They were dropped on the islands coming using Papiamentu here, with or without the sup- cation which means fewer students will get ac- will see it as the umpteenth misunder- from Holland spoke perfect Papia- port of the Netherlands. Actually, we have very cepted. In 2013 and onward, most universities in standing of the language and culture of mentu. Yes, those were the wise guys! little to complain about. Except that I would like Holland would have you take part in lottery sys- our island and as the breaking of a At least they understood what it was to hear the important and petty news of our island tem (numerous fixus) to get accepted, but of promise. Because of this, it will not be all about when they happened to pick in Dutch and English a few times a day. Then the course in this lottery they look keenly at your easy for them to qualify for interesting up something to eat at a snack. The non-Papiamentu speakers can also know exactly grades. One of the most important concerns is subsidy funds from the European Dutch part of the Public Entity could what is happening on Bonaire. But that is another the living accommodations in Holland. We un- Community and the Netherlands . learn something from that. issue to think about. Something for Mega FM or derstood that in Holland you normally live in a Fundashon Akademia Papiamentu We should not exaggerate the situa- Bon FM maybe? studenten-huis (student house) which you tend to should have no complaints about the tion with words like "an open nerve." Papiamentu is a beautiful and lively language, share with other students. We visited a studenten use of Papiamentu on Bonaire. They just cause unnecessary integra- spoken by about 250,000 people on the ABC -huis and it was horrible compared to our expec- Eighty percent of our islanders speak tion problems for a small group. The islands including those friends and relatives liv- tations. So most of us made up our minds to rent Papiamentu. It is terribly poorly writ- majority of the islanders, the newcom- ing in Holland. And in Papiamentu there are also, a single apartment. “I honestly felt sick in there, ten though, I was informed by a lady ers as well as the inhabitants of former to keep the humor in, word jokes and jokes with just standing around.” said one student. teacher of Papiamentu. All radio sta- days, are already used to the fact that a double meaning. An example is a song by De- After visiting the universities and talking to tions except one use Papiamentu as the they are living in a multi- language nise Jannah, a Dutch singer of Surinamese de- students and professors we believe that we can spoken language. The biggest newspa- and multi- cultural island and feel scent. The song is called: "Mi tin gana di mir- actually go to Holland and succeed with our per of the island is written in Papia- good this way. abu", at least that is what it says on the CD, studies. We know that the road ahead of us is mentu, and in the official bodies, three The service in the restaurants, the "Gedicht gezongen." What is the real meaning of rocky and hard to overcome but we can and will languages are used and in the court of salesladies at the cash register and the the words? make it! justice as well (except for the verdict). people behind the counter of the gov- Many of you will say, it means, "I would like to The trip was well organized by our teachers Furthermore, the sermon in the ernment can see at a distance in what see you." And then you write it like this: "Mi tin which we are very thankful for. But we students Catholic Church is given in Papia- language they should address the cus- gana di mira bo". Exactly, but you can read it in didn’t manage to generate all the necessary mentu, just as in most elementary tomer. And they are doing a great job, a different way. funds from fundraising activities like previous schools, classes are given in Papia- in contrast to about 15 years ago. And "Mi tin gana di mi rabu" and there comes the classes did, so a lot of the necessary travel ex- mentu. In the advanced education the newcomers, who behave like polite double meaning. Mi rabu means my tail and not penses had to be paid personally. there is still some commotion about guests, are soon used to wishing every- only the tail of an animal but also, for someone Below is the list of the universities visited: ♦ Papiamentu and it seems that the par- one a "Bon Siman" on Monday morn- with a dirty mind, the tail of University of Twente ents have little say in this discussion. It ings. all men. ♦ University of Utrecht might be an idea to question the par- "No official body for the use of So what do you think of ♦ University of Rotterdam ents who are responsible for their Papiamentu in the "Public Entity of this: "I feel like playing ♦ University of Amsterdam child's schooling. And then of course Bonaire." It is Dutch of the worst kind. with my tail" ♦ University of Maastricht the majority counts. I think the prob- It makes me lose my appetite com- A beautiful and funny ♦ University of Leiden lem will easily be solved. Just make pletely. But the announcement by language that Papiamentu! ♦ University of Nijmegen Papiamentu a free subject of choice. Plasterk is absolutely no catastrophe We should really cherish it! ♦ Technical University of Delft Fundashon Akademia Papiamentu for our island. I would say, "Just let  Guus Gerritsen  wants to do everything to protect Plasterk be!" We are going to keep on  Keval Bissessar

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all, handsome “Humphrey” is one Becky Starkweather photo T of the nicest dogs at the Bonaire Animal Shelter. He just gets along with everyone, be they other dogs or people. He was found in the drop off cage out- side the Shelter with his siblings when they were all only puppies. His siblings have since been adopted. Humphrey is a medium sized dog with short, easy-to- care-for fur. Since he has been in the Shelter he’s developed into a smart, clever boy. Even without a lot of formal training he’s learned to “sit.” He’s about 10 months old; he’s been neutered, has had his shots and is totally healthy and ready to go. You may see Humphrey at the Shelter on the Lagoen Road, open Klein Bonaire turtles Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm. Tel. 717-4989. WWW.animalshelterbonaire.com. See hat temperature affects the gender cent studies in the Caribbean have shown them on Facebook too.  L.D. T of a sea turtle? Unlike in genetic female to male ratios of about five fe- sex determination where an X or Y chro- males per one male, supporting this trend mosome determines the sex of the off- in rising sea surface temperatures.  spring, in environmental sex determina- Hannah Wear tion the sex of the offspring is determined by environmental factors such as incuba- Wear is a third year student at the Uni- Otis tion period or temperature. In marine tur- versity of Eppo tles, the temperature during the middle Washington third of incubation determines the gender: studying males are produced at lower temperatures aquatic and and females at higher temperatures. fishery sci- Since fluctuations in temperature create ences. She is variations in the ratio of females to males, studying in scientists have been studying the sex of Bonaire at sea turtles as a bio indicator of rising sea CIEE Research surface temperatures. If the ratio of fe- Station for the ood news: Last issue’s Pet of the Week, “Eppo” the cat has been males to males is higher, that indicates a 2013 spring G adopted. Also, another mature cat, “Otis” has gone to a new home. Con- warmer temperature and vice versa. Re- semester. gratulations to all. Life is always beautiful with animals in it!

ight now at the Shelter there are a lot of kittens up for adoption. Now’s a R perfect time to pick one as there’s a lot of choice. Kriabon Farmers

hile many of us Market this Saturday W played and enjoyed Rincon Day-Kings Day on Tuesday, May 30, on’t miss this month’s Farmers’ some hard working volun- D Market, Saturday, May 4, from 8 teers came into work at am to 1 pm at Kriabon, Kaminda Jatu Baco the Shelter along with #55, next to Aquamarin School. There are staff member Regina. locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, Even though it was a holi- plants, homemade jams, chutneys, fruit day and the Shelter closed drinks, cakes and more. to the public, the animals This month there will be a special flea still had to be fed, social- market for children’s clothes, toys, etc. ized with” and the cages Children or their parents can man their cleaned. Thank you, very stands. Sign up at Kriabon. It’s free. Call special people!  L.D. 717-4587 between 2 and 6 pm. L.D. Maik, Jonathan and Chajo show off their bunnies for sale at last month’s

Jane, Regina, Marijan and Cor-“holiday” volunteers Farmers’ Market. Sara de Groot and her mom talk vegetables with Kees Jan de Kruijf of Krusada

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*to find it... just look up By Astrologer Michael Thiessen May 2013

METEORS, ECLIPSE AND OVERCAST ARIES (Mar. 21- April 20) Your doubt LIBRA (Sept. 24 -Oct. 23) You may ay will be a month could lead to insecurity. Loss or theft find that female colleagues will be more M with interesting night may occur if you are careless with your help than you anticipated. Romance may skies beginning with the Eta belongings. Children may pose a problem be better than you ever thought possible. Aquarids Meteor Shower. The if they don't like suggestions. Your confi- You will reach the most people if you Eta Aquarids are a light shower, dence is growing and advancement is speak out at an organizational function. usually producing about 10 apparent. Your lucky day this week will You may have a tendency to put on meteors per hour at their peak. be Monday. weight. Your lucky day this week will be The shower's peak usually oc- TAURUS (Apr. 21- May 21) Resi- Monday. curs on May 5 and 6, however, dential moves will also be advantageous SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Diges- viewing should be good on any for all concerned. Educational courses tive disorders will be a result of family morning from May 4 to 7. The will be stimulating and successful. Make squabbles. Be considerate and avoid be- radiant point for this shower creative changes to your living quarters. ing overly opinionated, or arguments will will be in the constellation Get involved in creative projects that ensue. You have made an accurate as- Aquarius. Best viewing is usu- could turn into moneymaking ven- sessment of the situation and have come ally to the east after midnight. tures. Your lucky day this week will be up with ideas that will save money. You Towards the end of the month Monday. should channel your efforts into getting around May 25 there will be a The sun through overcast GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Don't rid of bad habits. Your lucky day this Penumbral Lunar Eclipse spend too much on products that promise week will be Wednesday. visible throughout most of North Amer- sight from Earth, so there is no danger of amazing cosmetic results. Be sure to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 -Dec. ica, the Caribbean, South America, west- a collision. Watch for this parade of plan- think twice before you say something that 21) You can come up with ways of earn- ern Europe, and western Africa. (NASA ets very low in the northwestern sky from might hurt your partner's feelings. Take ing extra cash. Regardless of your first Eclipse Information) Keen-eyed observers 9 to 9:30 pm each evening in late May. precautions while traveling; you don't reaction, the outcome will be favorable. might notice some shading along one side have to get anywhere that fast. Control Your partner may push buttons that infu- of the Moon as it dips into Earth’s outer It has been overcast recently cutting the your emotions and everything will fall riate you. Pursue outdoor activities or any shadow called the penumbra. Eclipse usual bright Bonaire sunshine back a bit. into place. Your lucky day this week will physical exertion. Your lucky day this starts at 11:43 pm Sky Park Time, May 24 Have you ever noticed that even on an be Sunday. week will be Thursday. and ends at 12:37 am May 25. overcast day the Sun will often break CANCER (June 22-July 22) You may CAPRICORN (Dec 22.- Jan. 20) Un- And look for an attractive planet group- through the clouds close to midday? have more people on your domestic scene certainty regarding your mate may ing low in the northwestern sky during Sometimes it may not actually break than anticipated. You will find your vital- emerge; reevaluate what you see in each early twilight on May 26. You will be through, but it tries hard and the atmos- ity is lowered. Your determination and other. You may not be that popular at able to spot Venus, Mercury and Jupiter phere brightens (photo above). sheer desire to do your own thing will be home but you should be able to shine at clustered together low in the western sky On such days, if you observe the cloud successful. Your flair for dramatic appeal social gatherings. Limitation could set in will unleash itself at social functions. if you've been spending too much. Curb after sunset. Close conjunctions of Venus cover above, you will get a brief glimpse Your lucky day this week will be Friday. the impulse to make lavish purchases and and Mercury (24th), Mercury and Jupiter of the Sun's upper limb and then the lower LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Problems with maybe spend some time with good (26th) and Venus and Jupiter (27th-28th). limb as it crosses the top of the sky skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your friends. Your lucky day this week will be Low but a potentially great show. (meridian). schedule. Your need to put great detail Thursday. On the evening of May 26, the three There are simple reasons for this phe- into everything you do may cause you to AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) You planets will form a tight equilateral trian- nomenon: miss the overall picture. You can expect don't want to give anyone fuel for the gle, about 2 degrees on each side. You At noon the Sun is 4,000 miles closer to insincere gestures of friendliness this fire. Secret enemies will be eager to easily can hide the trio of planets behind an Earth observer than at dawn. (Since the week. You will enjoy physical activities spread rumors about you. Your partner's a your thumb held at arm’s length. The Sun is 93 million miles from earth, this more than you think. Your lucky day this little jumpy. Your involvement in interest show actually begins May 24, when Ve- might be considered a small point.) week will be Friday. groups may bring you popularity. Your nus and Mercury pass only 1.4 degrees More importantly, at noon the sun pene- VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) You can lucky day this week will be Monday. from each other. Then, Mercury and Jupi- trates less cloud cover and contends with prosper if you in vest in property or mu- PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Arguments ter appear only 2 degrees apart May 27, less atmospheric pollutants, because it is tual funds. Someone you care about may with relatives may lead to a split in the and Venus and Jupiter are closest May 28 directly above and not at an oblique an- not be too pleased with you. Try to sat- family. You can't make things better if at only 1 degree apart. gle. isfy both of your needs. You may find you don't know what to fix. Deep discus- When the two brightest planets appear All observations were taken in the tem- that female colleagues will be more help sions may only lead to friction. You may that close together, it’s always a “wow” perate zone and may not apply to an ob- than you anticipated. need to make a choice. Your lucky day moment. Of course, the planets aren’t server in the extreme northern or southern Your lucky day this week will be Thurs- this week will be Tuesday.  really as close together as they seem; they latitudes where the Sun follows a differ- day. just happen to lie along the same line of ent pattern.  Bob Berman

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