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Local Government Expected to Begin July 1st Prime Minister Details Benefits and Responsibilities The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham gave an overview of local government which he expects will become law early this year and will then be implemented by July 1st. The Prime Minister was the guest speaker at a meeting for statutory board members FOG Is A Rare Event On January 20th Abaconians work up to the strange sight of dense fog blanketing land and sea. It was an atmospheric rarity, a broad band of fog about 100 feet thick. It still obscured visibility across the harbour of Marsh Harbour at 8:45 a.m. but the warming sun chased it off a few minutes after 9 a.m. It was an especially weird sensation for those who had to venture out in boats. All the familiar landmarks were - wiped out of sight. Guided by intuition and hunches proved to be ineffectual in reaching their destination. They had to use compass readings, an unfarmidi iool, ofiwait to see what land loomed up in front of them. Many skippers came back to their home port after realizing they were not prepared for this. "It was a little hairy out there,". related Mark Gates, one of the Albury's Ferry captains. I ended up down the creek instead of the ferry dock," He continued, "It was pretty bad, really tense." He went on to say that he had to use compass readings, a list of which he always keeps with him in his log. On his firsqtrip to Hope Town the first land he saw,was Anna's Cay. If the fog had not dissipated, he would not have wanted to continue making ferry runs. The\residents of Casuarina Point made their morning commute to Marsh Harbour with visibility limited to only one electric pole at a time along the highway. The fog was formed by a temperature PLEASE SEE Fog Page 14 The mail boat MIA DEAN, owned by Jame bAknc r immi nifipr nn a wppklv hbii arri throughout Abaco, government workers, and the general public. The meeting was held in Treasure Cay on January 7th. Mr. Ingraham explained that this was a historic opportunity. Governments like to run peoples lives, they like to control people, they want power over people. Now the Bahamian government is returning power to the people. The goal is to involve a large group of people and make the population more knowledgeable. Then the people will be more satisfied with government. Local government has been under The Green Turtle JUNKANOO parade "rushing" through New Plymouth on New Year's Day with a crowd behind. More on page 14.Photo by Jeffrey Cooper, IJ I Photo Co. Commercial Dock Expansion Begins In Mid-1996 Plus Improvements to Many Other Communities The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham spoke at a meeting in Treasure Cay on January 7th. At that time he detailed the government plans for Abaco. He announced that Marsh Harbour will 0 N be getting a new commercial dock facility very soon. Tenders will soon be put out and construction is expected to begin :, -during the first half of 1996. This will be constructed adjacent to the present dock. It will be a four million dollar expansion. , The contract for the Sandy Point airport was signed and construction is now underway to lengthen and pave that airport. It will have a 4500 foot runway. Moore's Island can expect work to be done on their airport which will be completed next year. The Grand Cay telephone system is as Dean of Sandy Point, began serving the completed. Guana Cay can expect phones rivi nnah Wednesda from Nassau She very soon, perhaps as early as March. He A aco commutes on a wee y ass arr g y returns to Nassau on Thursday. More information on page 13. Photo by James Dean PLEASE SE Project ,-'age 14 considerationon for more than one year. During this time citizens throughout the Family Islands have offered suggestions and ideas. Many changes have been made to the original draft and was presented to the House on January 8th. Abaco will have three districts. North Abaco will include Grand Cay through Little Abaco, Cooper's Town, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and Joe's Creek. Central Abaco will consist of Murphy Town, Dundas Town, Marsh Harbour, Guana Cay, Man-O-War, Hope Town and will extend south through Spring City. South Abaco will include Cherokee and Casuarina Point to Crossing Rock, Sandy Point and Moore's Island. Most of the communities in these districts will elect a Town Committee which will manage the local affairs of that town, the road sides, maintenance of government buildings including schools and cemeteries. Some smaller towns will be grouped together such as those in Little Abaco. Crown Haven, Fox Town, Mount Hope, Wood Cay and Cedar Harbour will have one Town Committee. The Committee will elect a chairman and that chairman will be the representative to the District Council. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham The Town Committee will be given monies from the central government and will have to develop a budget and show responsibility in allocating the monies. The funds they receive will be the full amount of the boat registrations, liquor licenses, building permits, business licenses, music and dancing licenses and shop licenses which were issued for that town. Abaco will have three District Councils, one for each of the districts. Each Town Committee will have one representative to the District Council, the Chairman of their committee, and larger PLEASE SEE Local Government Page 13 Stories Inside Page Disney for Abaco? 24 Viewpoint - Opinions of others 16 16 Regatta '96 24 Guana Phones 18 Page 74 7 Page 2 The Abaconian January 1996 S.... ........................ Beautification Stumps Ministry of Works What has happened to all the trees on Don MacKay Boulevard? They have been cut so severely that they are just stumps, just scrawny trunks left. A few stumps have straggly leaves at the top. Many Marsh Harbour residents are indignant and appalled that the trees have been so butchered. We cannot imagine why anyone would want to cut down trees that have graced our road for the past 25 years. Many people are working toward making our community more beautiful. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to plant trees and shrubs to make our community more attractive. Now the efforts which were just now growing to a acceptable size have been wiped out by a crew with a chain saw. Besides, the way they trimmed the trees, they have left stumps of the trunks which are vulnerable to disease and rot. If some of the trees do manage to survive this first onslaught, they might easily succumb to disease later on. The crew then threw the tree limbs and debris over to the edge of the road, never bothering to clean up the mess they made. Is this any way to keep our road sides clean? We are trying to get individuals to keep the yards clean, to clean up empty lots, to take trash to the dump. Are we going to allow this crew to mutilate our trees, then just toss the branches out into the bush? Back in the early 1970s Don MacKay was asked by the Abaco Chamber of Commerce if he would draw up some plans to make the stretch of road from Government Subdivision out to the round-about more attractive. Don MacKay was a resident of Abaco for many years. He was from Canada and was an early developer of Scotland Cay. Within a few days Mr. MacKay was out working with a crew of two men clearing, staking out sites, then digging holes for plants. Silbert Sawyer set up a misting bed and began rooting cuttings, particularly oleanders which seem to grow well here. They were careful to pick plants that would grow attractively without much maintenance. They picked almond trees and mahoe (sometimes called salt hibiscus) as they are both hardy and vigorous. Mr. MacKay worKeu personally qunie a few hours on the project which took many months. Many others in the community helped by donating plants or time. When the work was completed, the Rotary Club asked government for permission to name the road after Mr. MacKay. At a testimonial dinner given to honour Mr. MacKay, he was thanked for his efforts and it was announced then that the road was being named after him. In the early 1970s Mr. Edison Key did further work on the project. With farm equipment he flattened out the roadside beyond the row of trees and plants. The plants have had no attention except for an occasional trimming. Someone feels obligated to cut the oleanders back to short stumps periodically but the plants have been allowed to grow until now. It seems that government corporations can do whatever they want in our communities. We all recognize that they must keep tree limbs away from power lines and phone lines. But they frequently cut indiscriminately, without regard to the beauty of the plants or surroundings. Some months ago Batelco hired a contractor who sent a man with a machete out to trim any tree limbs which would be in the way of the phone lines. Instead, he chopped everything down to within six to twelve inches of the ground. He nor anyone else from Batelco cleaned up the mess for many weeks that was left behind. Bahamas Electricity Corporation regularly sends a crew to cut down offending trees. They leave big trees felled along the roadside to be an eyesore. How long did we have to look at the dead casuarinas that were alongside the road next to the Government Clinic in Marsh Harbour. The government corporations can post notices at the Commissioner's office advising at public of impending tree- trimming. In that way, property owners would have time to remedy the situation themselves. The companies might get out of some of their trimming work that way if the property owners would trim their own trees. We should add that home owners should not attempt to trim any trees or tree limbs close to power lines. If the property owners were given sufficient notice but failed to do anything, then no one could object to the companies doing the work to their own standards. But they should be required to clean up the mess they make. We may be speaking prematurely. Perhaps the Ministry of Works is planning to replace those trees with some even better ones. They surely keep in mind that we are all striving for a more beautiful environment. It's interesting to realize that they will be employed by local government boards in about six months if all goes as planned. They undoubtedly will try to make a good impression on the community. Let's watch to see what they do next. Abaco Market's 1996 Calendar Features Local Scenes in Watercolors The entire staff of The Abaconian David Hamilton-Jones and are beautifully would like to recognize Abaco Markets done. We are pleased that Abaco Market on their calendar for 1996. For those of went to the trouble and expense of you who have not seen one, it has promoting Abaco in such a splendid way. attractive scenes of Abaco towns for each Congratulations on a very fine product. month. The watercolours are by Dr. WorksEmployees Demonsrae Their Skill Works Employees Demonstrate Their Skills Dear Sir; I personally do appreciate the efforts that our local members (or are they employees?) of the Ministry of Works have been making towards the Bahamian commitment to international leadership in the field of ecotourism. Both Bahamian and tourist alike have been provided a first hand opportunity of observing the effectiveness of the public sector in developing a locally oriented strategy to efficiently deal with some of our more pressing problems here on Abaco. Utilising Don MacKay Boulevard as a venue over recent months, we have been given demonstrations on using a highly motivated team of public employees and minimum equipment investments: On how to ....... * Pulverize large rocks and glass bottles. * Efficiently employ numerous bodies to collect and bag roadside garbage, leaving it all strategically placed to ....... * Turn bags of garbage into effective and scenic shredded plastic mulches. * Utilise the grassed verges for automotive shows, with many discussion groups and seminars as side attractions, at the same time leaving residues as fuel for the mulching operation. * And most recently to demonstrate the effectiveness of removing unsightly and ugly objects of nature such as Mahoe trees, Almonds and others. Thereafter leaving attractive residues in their place, again to be used as ....... I can only think that for an exciting finale to this spectacular combination of environmental and personnel management that our public funds may be used to encase the whole thing in concrete so as to eliminate the need for future expenditure of taxpayers contributions in one area at least. Again, we have proved that the Bahamas and Bahamians, and more specifically Abaco, are world leaders of no small renown. I can only hope that the rest of the world is watching closely. Thank you for your space. J.F. HEDDEN, M. Harbour Parent Unhappy With School Administration Dear Editor, In your December issue under the Green Turtle Cay news by Annabelle Cross, it was reported that the students passed 95% of their BJCs. The column continues by saying, "This is a very positive impression on the system at the school." Yes, that is a very positive impression of the school, but there is another side that if left unreported would leave a very unbalanced and inaccurate impression of the educational system on Green Turtle Cay. The teacher, Mr. Econopouly, who spent the last two years preparing his students for the BJCs, was fired, ("unable to offer continued employment" is the way the Ministry of Education put it!) on the recommendation of the principal of the Amy Roberts All Age School. Mr. Econopouly had the verbal support of over 90% of the parents of his students and over 80% were willing to sign a petition in support of him. Mr. Econopouly not only prepared his students (my daughter was in his class) through a high level of education (as his BJC results prove) but also was involved in many extra-curricular activities - construction of school furniture, formation of an agricultural club, producing a tape with local children singing Christmas songs to the accompaniment of local musicians and after school softball for the school children. In this case the government was getting excellent value for its dollar! The Ministry's reason for terminating Mr. Econopouly? No reason. According to the Ministry, as a temporary government employee, Mr. Econopouly can be terminated on 30 days notice without giving a reason. With the Ministry of Education making such random and ill-advised decisions, is it any wdoder that the public education system is in the state of disarray it is in? As a result of this decision and numerous others made by a principal who has very little support in the community, the community has virtually withdrawn their support of the PTA and what was once a productive, enthusiastic, financially secure body is now a mere shell of its former self. It is my opinion that education on Green Turtle Cay is not in such a positive state. The excellent test results that were being flaunted are merely a half-hearted attempt to mask a very negative situation. Is it not odd that the students who passed the exams were congratulated but the teacher who spent two years of his life preparing them was not even mentioned? Sincerely, Percival A. Roberts, Jr. The Abaconian Published Monthly David & Kathleen Ralph, Editors & Publishers Phone 809-367-2677 P O Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour FAX 809-367-3677 Abaco, Bahamas Contributors: Annabelle Cross, John Hedden, Candice Key, Charmair Laroda, Jinny & Mac McAteer, Meoshi Newbold, Charles Nightingale, Deb Patterson, Ann & Leon Pinder, Kristina Pinder, Lee Pinder, Peter & Tracy Sexton, Isobel Sherman, Credit: Stephen Nash for parrot sketches & Bahamas Information Service Complimentary distribution at many Abaco locations Annual subscription rate $15.00 Abaco $20 other Bahamas (12 Issues) $24.00 USA $25 Canada airmail $40.00 UK, Europe & BWI airmail See Page 10 for Subscription Form January 1996 Pat Bethel Retiree as Elder Spokesman Dear Editor, My friends have convinced me that because of my high profile during the past ten years or so, I should share with your readers a decision I made over the holidays and that is, as of January 1st, 1996, I will discontinue all my quasi political-social activities with the exception of church and school. I sincerely hope that during the past eighteen years I have resided in Abaco I have made a small contribution in helping to build a better Bahamas, but history will make that decision at a later date. Best wishes to you all for 1996. Yours, etc. Patrick J. Bethel 1: Abaco Tourism Needs a Local Manager 2: Works Needs Equipment Dear Sir/Madame, Tourism is our bread and butter! Yesterday it was 77* below zero in Minnesota (considering the wind chill factor). All of the Caribbean is competing for tourist dollars, and CNN is filled with commercials for Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Who is competing for tourist dollars for Abaco? We need to have the new head of tourism appointed here to continue the work that was initiated by our wonderful Mr. Perry Cooke. Tourism is our bread and butter! Mr. Woodside at Ministry of Works is swamped with the work of cleaning the Pan Pizza Thin & Crispy We make fresh dough twice daily Juicy Buffalo Wings Now Available Spicy or Regular Two New Sandwiches Ham & Cheese Pizza Supreme $8. LEA 3L9 M l I c lM t Dine in Open Daily 11 to 11 Boaters VHF to 8 p.m. CALL 367-4488 OR 367-4333 FREE DELIVERY witlao te greater Marsh Harbour area roads, patching, cleaning litter and generally keeping us clean and pretty. He is doing this with one old truck that keeps breaking down, a small crew and hardly any budget. There is litter all along the road from the airport and through the marina district. He needs more support from the Ministry of Works in Nassau, more trucks, crew and money to do his job. Comments of a Concerned Citizen TRcR C L-f/ a/ ivG -g I- LI ' ^ o^Tiy" ) ANatch npa I-al Juliette 1III)IIIIHME LONSFOR 7 The Abaeonlan Page 3 Boaters' Tips from The Moorings If you have been motoring to your anchorage due to lack of wind, it is tempting when the anchor is down to turn the motor off immediately and enjoy the silence. We advise our guests to leave the engine on for a further ten minutes or so at idle speed to allow it to cool, thus helping to keep the cabin cool also. A prudent yachtsman should always keep a weather eye open, especially when planning an off-shore passage. There are many old proverbs and sayings that are still just as valid today: Concerning barometric pressure remember, "A quick rise after a low, sure sign of another blow." Another one is, "Soon foretold, soon past; long foretold, long last." Sayings about wind include, "When the wind comes before the rain, soon you will be making sail again. When the rain comes before the wind, braces, sheets and halyards mind!" This particular saying is especially valid during squalls. Buys Ballots law states, "With your back to the wind, low pressure is always on your left hand side." A strange but true fact concerning temperature is known as Dolbears Law. It states, "If you count the amount of chirps a cricket makes in fourteen seconds, add forty, the result is your surrounding temperature." It is usually exact but can vary a degree or so depending on whether the cricket is out in the open or under a rock! I often wonder who provided the funds for the research! Page 4 The Abaeonian January 1996 News of the Cays, Hope Town Fire Brigade The Volunteer Fire Brigade of Hope Town will have its Third Annual Fund Raising Fair on February 24th. It will feature demonstrations of their equipment and their techniques. There will also be a silent auction, a raffle as well as crafts and games. The fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a variety of food will be offered. Fire extinguishers and fire alarms for home use will be offered for sale. The proceeds of the fund raising will go for upgrading, new equipment, training and public fire prevention. Sailing Club Announces Deaths The Hope Town Sailing Club informed their members that during this past year several long-time residents of Hope Town passed away. In addition to those listed in previous months in the Obituaries of The Abaconian, there are the following: John Peace, Val Worthington and Nancy Osborne. They all had moved back to the United States after having lived in Hope Town for many years but were well known in the community. Hope Town Celebrates New Years with Junkanoo By Candace Key The New Year was ushered in at Hope Town with much merry making. The quaint streets were filled with sound of locals and guests dancing to the Junkanoo beat. The beautiful, brightly coloured- crepe paper costumes adorned the dancers as they led the crowds through Hope Town streets "rushing" to the beat of a goat skin drum, cow bells and horns. Rushing is the term used to describe the dancing parades behind the Junkanoo drummers. Although Junkanoo is over in less than an hour, the preparation precedes the parade for many months. The brightly coloured costumes are the product of series of rows of intricately cut, fringed and pasted crepe paper. The Hope Town School also participated in the Caribbean holiday tradition by designing and making fish headdresses and fringing skirts and pants to complete their Junkanoo costumes. Local resident, Darrell Cole, himself a talented Junkanoo designer, helped the students make their headdresses along with teacher Ginny Carrisiglia. Months of after school time was spent by the students to complete their costumes. Community member Junior Maynard Junkanoo Merry Makers in Hope Town are (I to r) Junior Maynard, Carlerton LeBrun, and Milo Knowles lead the procession through the streets on New Years Eve. Photo by Candace Key practiced the rushing technique with the Photo by Candace Key students and was their drummer on the night of the school's Christmas play ' where the students displayed their finery. ROLEX Churton Toote donated his drums for the niou evening performance. NRIXS MUTMAW As the new year is well underway, the Establi gorgeous headdresses and costumes have Watches, Jewellery, Perfum been stored away until the next P.O. BOXAB-204 Christmas holiday season. However the MARSH HARBOUR,ABACO organizers, Milo Knowles, Junior .Next to MangoeRestaurant Maynard and Darrell Cole, have plans on the harbour) for their committee to begin new s~I costumes soon, to be even bigger, brighter and more exciting than this year! Green Turtle Cay By Annabelle Cross Happy New Year! The 1995 holidays are now just memories as Green Turtle Cay settles into the routine of a new year. The holiday festivities started with the Abaco Cultural Society's "Concert under the Stars." Joy Martone, Jim Mastin, T.L. Brown and Steve Thomas were back again this year and entertained the crowd with songs from "South Pacific" as well as Christmas Carols. A group of students (girls!) from Amy Roberts All Age School performed songs from the Lion King" and a few carols. They did a fine job and hopefully are practicing for 1996! Bryan Thompson of Nassau made his first appearance on Green Turtle Cay, joining the group in songs from "South Pacific" as well as solo performances. Bryan's performance was a wonderful addition and hopefully he'll be back! The second annual boat parade was a lovely sight with the boats all lit up and KathyM. O'Kelleher hed 1929 es, Cameras, & Leather Goods TEL: (809)367-2473 FAX: (809) 367-2954 Hour9:00aa.m- 5:00 p.m. Monday Saturday NOW YOU HAVE A CHOICE Cieea's Coice PURE DRINKING WATER Free Office and Home Delivery Water Coolers & Bottle Pumps 5 Gallon Bottles 6 X 1 Gallon Cases 24 X 12 oz. 12 X 1.5 Utre 16 X 1 Utre Phone 367-4842 Fax 367-4841 VHF 16 I BMA-O-WARU RimEtf & g & EXPERIENCE THE BEST IN MARINA CARE Man-O-War Coy 365-6008 VHF 16 I - Hope lown's Junkanoo dancer Milo Knowles heats the drum over a fire to tighten the goatskin head. Photo by Candace Key carols playing as they cruised up and down "The Sounds." The Amy Roberts All Age School's mini fair was a success and $2290 was raised for the students. Persons attending the fair were entertained by the students singing carols. Another fund raiser is planned for February and raffle tickets are already on sale. Raffle prizes include vacations, appliances, a bicycle, jewelry, ten pounds of crawfish and dinners. December was an especially happy month for those who welcomed new additions to their families. Della Jones' first child, Deion Schuyler, was born on December 6th. Michael and Lisa Roberts welcomed a baby girl, Michaela Colomae on December 20th. And Richard and Susan Jones' first daughter, Abigail Susanne, was born on December 28th. Abigail has three big brothers! Congratulations to the proud parents, grandparents and brothers! The annual Junkanoo parade drew a large crowd again this year. The efforts of the Junkanoo Committee paid off ab the costumes were beautiful and the parade well organized. The fishing boats are out, hoping for a few nice days between cold fronts. Can we really call this weather "relief" from the heat of this past summer? I'm already dreaming of 90* days! Guana Cay By Kristina Pinder Happy New Year to one and all! Trust each of you had a blessed holiday and have plans for a healthy, happy, prosperous 1996! Perhaps you have thought of a new year's resolution. If not give this some contemplating. Whether you are in school, out of school, just getting a job, or starting some new adventure, always put your best foot forward. Go for the highest goal and do your very best in all undertakings. We must make our future exciting and The Bike Shop New Bike Sales MBS Giant Jamis Boss Also Available Connondale Klidh Trek Mens a Womens Childrens Full Service Parts for most Brands Harbour's Edge Hope Town 366-0292 Rentals successful, not look back on the past with regrets. If you want something in life, go out, prosper, achieve, and don't stop until you attain your goal. Remember, it's your life, your future, in your hands. We started this new year with unusual cold temperatures and rough seas. This is a great time of year, when the seas are so rough, to comb the beaches and find all sorts of treasures from the sea, anything from unique rare shells and glass balls to bottles with notes in them. One young man over the holidays found a bottle with a note and he is anxiously awaiting a reply from a new found friend. We will give you an up date later. The Sea Side Gospel Chapel has Rev. Ken Lewis and his wife Shirley visiting for the month of January. They are from Wales and seem to be enjoying even the cold days on our island paradise since it is so bitterly cold back in their home town. It's great to have them here with us. In their ministry they often travel to the country of Romania. When they make these trips they usually have three huge lorries (trucks) filled with clothes, medical supplies, food, and most anything that you can imagine. For the people are in great need of so many things that we often take for granted. The community is truly enjoying their visit. For the first two weeks of February, Bro. Kevin Knowles will be visiting from Freeport. We look forward to meeting this brother from our neighboring island. Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Let Cupid smile on you this happy Valentine's Day. Remember, love is the greatest gift God gives us. Love is "...the master key that opens the gates of happiness..." The Guana Beach Resort is having D.J. Mark play Friday nights and special occasions. Come join them for the Friday evening barbecue dinner and jammin' time. Mr. Horace Sands of Great Guana Cay has been very sick recently. Our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family. This island is expanding in the eastern section with the Guana Cay Development Arawak Agency CUSTOMS BROKERS Shipping & Freight Clearing Imports & Exports by Air or Sea Cruising Permits Extended Boat Duties Handled "One Call Does it All" Phone 809-367-2089, FAX 367-2530, VHF 16 P O Box AB 20485, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Visit our waterfront office on Front Street aThe Abaconlan, Page 5 Shown is an artists rendition of the new Seaside Village cottage and hotel scheduled to be built west of the Guana Cay settlement. Company, a 217 acre project. In the western part of the island known as Crossing Beach, the Guana Seaside Village Ltd is being built. Within the immediate community, many changes are taking place. If you have not been to visit Guana recently, the Guana Grabber departs from the Conch Inn daily at 9:30 a.m. and returns to Marsh Harbour at 3:30 p.m. from Guana Beach Resort dock. Come visit our island. [Ed. note: We are pleased to have Kristina as a new contributor this month. Kristina is a student at Abaco Central High School who commutes daily from Guana. Thanks, Kristina.] ABACO OFFICE PRODUCTS Typewriters, Copiers, Calculators Sales & Service Philip Hall 367-2439 Opposite Royal Bank in Marsh Harbour Long's Landing Seafood Fresh Iced Seafood Not Frozen Call for our "Fish of the Day" Free Dockage next to Triple J Marine On the Marsh Harbour Waterfront Phone 367-3079 Cherokee Air Air Charter Service To Nassau, Freeport & other Islands Miami, W. Palm Beach & beyond Captains Faron Sawyer, Marc Pelanne & Robble Nixon Call 809-367-2089 or 2613 or 2530 P O Box AB 20485, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Committed to a Higher Standard in Aviation CR" CE RI cek=:m I ITALIAN CERAMIC TILES 20% 30% Below U S Prices Representing NASSAU TILE Nassau Prices Plus Freight to Abaco Call for shipping information Free Design Advice for Floors, Baths, Kitchens We Will Arrange Easy Transportation For You to Our Showroom at Sand Dollar Shoppe P.O. Box AB-22786, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Phone 809-365-42. Fax 809-365-4046 - January 1996 rCy CERIMFr L=3im Page 6 The Abaeonian January 1996 Central Abaco Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Collie are proud to announce the birth of Perkell Vyrona. She arrived in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 13th. Mr. Brant M. and Mrs. Judy J. Albury of Casuarina Point are pleased to announce the birth of their firstborn, a daughter, Kirstie Taren, on December 15th in Nassau. Mother and daughter are doing well. Dundas Town and Murphy Town By Charles Nightingale This correspondent is now in his fourth month and is having to envision his job as more of a reporter ferreting out the news because so little is brought to our attention. Thankfully there is my colleague, Mrs. Swain, and my wife, Mrs. Nightingale, to provide information and encouragement. But again I would like to remind our readership from Dundas and Murphy Town that if you have any newsworthy events to please let us know (367-2340, voice and fax) more specifically we would like to know about any events that have taken place like engagements, marriages, funerals, church and civic happenings, that are open to the public. The ABACONIAN provides a vital function in our community and needs our support. With a potential audience of some 5,000 readers, your news will be widely seen and remembered. The dog population increased by one as the Charles Nightingale family adopted an A.A.R.K. (Abaco Animals Require Kindness) nine month old, beautifully cared for and spayed puppy. This pretty black pup had been abandoned at Abaco Towns when one nice visitor turned the helpless animal into Just for Pets, the pet supply shop in Marsh Harbour, with a check for $40 in her mouth. Laura Albury of Standard Hardware (A.A.R.K. treasurer) added Lydia to her pet population in Leisure Lee until the adoption took place. We are told that there are many other well cared for animals that could be adopted for the asking. I observed with pleasure how broad and support was for the Annual Christmas Bazaar on December 9th. Held with ideal, somewhat cloudy weather, there seemed to be a tremendous turn out. I especially noted the Abaco Cancer Society's Jumbo Sale and Raffle as being well patronized. Much credit has to go to their executive committee consisting of Vince McQueenie, Marjo Scott, Alice Nightingale, Hugh and Sylvia Cottis and Sivdas Arangil. Harbour View Marina Dockage, Laundry Ice, Water & Fuel Electricity D&E Boat Rentals 21, 23 & 24 Ft Outboards by the Day or Week P O Box 457 Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2182 The tidiness in preparation for the Governor General's visit in November seems to have worn thin, particularly with the unauthorized household and commercial dumping on the Murphy Town back road on the way to Great Cistern. December 23rd witnessed Father Hugh Chapman performing the wedding of Josefina Adderley to Lynden Curry at the Anglican Church. A reception followed at the Airport Restaurant. The couple are presently living in Murphy Town. Traditional Junkanoo rushing for Boxing Day and New Year's Day was somewhat disappointing. Although a fairly decent crowd assembled at Dove Plaza, only the steadfast, stalwart "Supreme Dancers" headed by Churton Toote and Kirk Thompson materialized Boxing Day for the evening festivities. The sole group admirably jammed some two solid, unbroken hours. New Year's morning, 4:00 a.m., saw a strong showing from Spring City, especially their young dancers, but they needed the Supreme Dancers to sustain their beat. What happened to the other groups in the area? If we fail to support our culture locally, we will have no one to blame if next year people are inclined to stay at home in front of the proposed Abaco Cable T.V. and the soon to be installed Internet. A long time, faithful member of the Murphy Town Burial Society, Matilda Jane Davis, age 92, passed away December llth. Funeral service was held at Bethany Gospel Chapel on December 17th with Evangelist David Cartwright and Elder Livingston Williams officiating. Internment was made in the Murphy Town Public Cemetery. Incidentally, the Burial Society is getting ready to hold its Annual Meeting. The Baha'i community of Central Abaco held a reception to welcome Afro- Canadian Shirley Smith to the Bahamas on December 12th. Highly versatile as a musician and articulate spokesperson for the physically challenged, she addressed the public at Abaco Central Secondary School on December 14th. Her topic was "Accepting Multi-Cultural Diversity in the Workplace." Casuarina Point The road into Casuarina has been in terrible shape for a long time and for the past several months has gotten almost impassable. Recently the residents have done something about it. With the urging of Derrick Albury and Bob Cornea, enough money has been donated to pay for 16 loads of quarry fill. They have received eight loads of fill which have been graded by the government grader and they hope to get the rest soon. As more donations come in they will be able to do further work. The response from the residents has been very encouraging. More than 70% of the residents have contributed. Other would like to but are financially unable. The Ministry of Works has let their equipment grade the fill. The government has promised to pave the access road from the Great Abaco Highway into Casuarina Point. But they cannot do this work until a water line is put in. In the meantime, those residents are going to appreciate the temporary work that is being done. SValentines y February 14 Chocolates V Silk Flowers SGif Baskets V Floweri SPinewoods Nui SFree Delivery Call 367-2 CHURCH NEWS St. Andrews Methodist Church By Meoshi Newbold St. Andrews Methodist Church in Dundas Town held its first Youth Conference on December 1st and 2nd and had as its theme Developing Leaders for the Kingdom. A culminating church service was held on December 3rd. Guest speakers were Miss Cheryl Carey, Director of Counseling at the College of the Bahamas, and Mr. Reginald Eldon, Secretary of the Conference of the Methodist Churches of the Bahamas. The participants found the weekend to be truly encouraging and enlightening, realizing they had unrecognized gifts and skills. They were all motivated by the variety and depth of topics covered. CORRECTION We regret that we gave misinformation in the caption below the picture showing Mr. Van Darville receiving a donation after his house burned down in Spring City. The donation from the Batelco Union was made by Mrs. Idena Burrows, President of the Batelco Union. Also pictured was Mr. Ricky Smith who is the area Vice President, Abaco, of the Batelco Union. VVVVVVvvvv Day s Balloons ng Plants rsery 2674 rYyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy~YYYYYYr Unwind & Relax at our RESORT on Man-O-War Cay One Nigbt or One Week Boats. Beaches & Quaint Island charm Two Bedroom, Two Bath. Central A/C On the Ocean. Beach adJoinins Call 809-365-6072 or 365-6285. Fax 365-6285 or UHF Cb 16 Carib Freight Company, Ltd Reliable Scheduled Freight Service Each Monday, Wednesday, & Friday between Marsh Harbour, Hope Town & Man-O-War Any Thu, Any Plc, From WaWk's Cay to UsL Harbour Water Deliveries to 10,000 Gallons per load Man-O-War 365-6072, Fax 365-6285 VHF 16 Is RESTAURANT AND POOL BAR Hours 7 AM 10 PM SLive Entertainment Weekly Waterfront Dining at its Best Accommodating up to 350 People Bahamian and International Cuisine Full Banquet, Meeting, and Wedding Packages BOAT GREAT HARBOUR ABACO BEACH MARINA RESORT Reservations are Recommended e Phone 809-367-2158 January 1996 The Abaeonian PaMe 7 Local Government Report for Central Abaco The local Boards of Works are the only boards which have money at their disposal. There -are three Boards of Works on Abaco, one in Cooper's Town, Marsh Harbour and Sandy Point. This is part the report of the Marsh Harbour Board of Works. By Percival Archer Report from the Chairman's Desk The local Board of Works entered the year 1995-1996 with great anticipation, realizing that this may well be the last year that the Statutory Boards function in the manner that they do presently. The exciting possibility of a concept of Local Government was well in mind. Board Composition and Participation The Board was comprised of Larry Williams, Lowell Albury, Sybil Ferguson, Van Stratton, Gordon Hudson, Chris Roberts, Elgie Reckley, Courtney Strachan, Sherman Swain, Perry Cooke, Deputy Chairman (Deceased), Augustine Williams, Felamease Sawyer (New Member), Ronnalee Ferguson (New Member). Operating Budget 1995 The total amount $111,294.28 was allocated for the following major Board projects: Marsh H. dump site $9,075.00 (First six months Jan. to Jun. 1995) Spring City dump site $1,140.00 Union Jack dock repair $1,526.59 Dundas Town boat ramp $7,757.75 Marsh H. district road signs $8,544.08 Spring City park bathrooms $8,160.00 Murphy Town park lights $3,366.00 Murphy Town boat ramp $1,200.00 The fiscal period July 1st to December 31st, 1995, has proven to be a most difficult one due to a budget cut of $7,000. Special Projects Hurricane Relief $2,567.50 Monthly contract commitments of the Board are presently in the amount of $10,433.40. These contracts cover the majority of the road verges and cemeteries in the Marsh Harbour District. The Board suffered the loss of its Deputy Chairman, Mr. Perry Cooke, during the month of August, 1995. We extended our support and comfort to the Cooke family. The Board has recommended that Mr. Sherman Swain be appointed to fill this void. The Board has further recommended that three of the following persons be appointed to fill the void left by the loss of Mr. Cooke and the delinquency of Mr. Gordon Hudson and Ms. Courtney Strachan. Bradley Reckley, Willamae Edgecombe Monica Adderley, Patrick Smith, Basil Wilmore, Walter Key, Arnold Edwards The local Board of Works is pleased to highlight the accomplishments of the past year. On behalf of the local Board of Works, I extend Seasons Greetings to the residents of Casuarina Point, Snake Cay, Murphy Town, Marsh Harbour, Spring City, Murphy Town and Dundas Town. Best wishes and God's richest blessings for the year 1996. It has been a pleasure to serve you as chairman this past year. One of the many animated Christmas dioramas in the yard of Ross and janice Pinder in Marsh Harbour, the outstanding house in the residential category. Decorations Add To The Christmas decorations in Marsh Harbour were much more extensive and attractive than we have had before. The Abaconian took an informal survey of about 20 people asking which they felt were most attractive, both for homes and for businesses. It was almost unanimous that Ross and Janice Pinder's home in Government Subdivision was the most attractive. They had several scenes, each in its own booth, with animated dolls and Christmas music playing. It was a display which could not be appreciated by just Clhristmas Spirit driving by but had to be viewed it up close. The businesses places brought a variety of responses. The favorites included Mangoes, Insurance Management, Spooners, and the three buildings together on Stratton Drive, Sawyer's Soft Drinks, Abaco Insurance, and Alexiou Knowles and Company. These businesses along with many others went to great effort to make the town attractive for the holiday season. ROYAL HARBOUR VILLAGE 1 14 - LOW DOWN PAYMENT for residential lots in exclusive Royal Harbour, East of the Conch Inn. All lots have utilities & paved roads. Water front on the harbour or interior lots. Walking distance to shops & stores. Financing available, low monthly payments. See plot plan above. For details on these lots and many other listings, call: Abaco Real Estate Agency Marsh Harbour 809-367-2719, 367-2358 or Fax 367-2359 Personalvision At CIBC, we strive to go the distance for you. Whether it's long or short, we can show you how to realize your goals. Personal Vision Banking includes financial planning, investment loans, savings plans, home ownership, car ownership and more. No matter how you see your future, at CIBC we're working hard to help you see it come true. For details, please contact a CIBC Personal Banker today. CIBC We see what you see. CIBC is a 6 sponsor of The Bahamas Games BARFOTIFT Page 8 The Abaconian January 1996 North Abaco t W -I ^ _N ^ ':;.. , - ;Ik, Honoree Agartha Russell receives her plaque for Outstanding Service from the Prime Minister. M.C. Jackson Mclntosh is in the background. Eleven Are Honoured at Banquet The Northern Abaco Community Awareness Committee held its annual honorary banquet on December 16th. The banquet was under the patronage of The Prime Minister, Hubert A. Ingraham and was held at the Spinnaker Restaurant at Treasure Cay. The Prime Minister spoke briefly at the dinner. The dinner was a fund raising to help the athletes from Northern Abaco who are hoping to compete in the Olympics to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, this coming summer. They will be competing in the Track and Field areas. Eleven residents of northern Abaco were honoured that night for their involvement in their communities. They included Mrs. Louise Cephas from Grand Cay, Mr. Stafford James Cooper of Green Turtle Cay, Mr. Vernal Cornish of Mount Hope, Mrs. Aramintha Curry of Wood Cay, Mrs. Netherine Johnson of Cedar Harbour, Rev. Eulin McIntosh of Fire Road, Mr. Elijah Mills of Fox Town, Mr. Alfred William Murray of Cooper's Town, Mr. Jonathan A. Reckley of Black Wood, Mrs. Agatha Russell of Crown Haven and Mr. Christopher "Burner" Russell of Treasure Cay. H & L RENTALS Ltd Cars & Scooters ooe cc 1994 Motorbikes SHELL Marsh Harbour Service Station Automobile Repairs Shell Fuels & Lubricants SBatteries & Tires One block south of the Traffic Light Phone 367-2854 Mount Hope by Ann & Leon Pinder Children from all the communities in Little Abaco were invited to a party on December 21st at Estmargeo Park in Mount Hope. The first children to receive gifts were those accompanied by their fathers. Gifts were given to about 55 children with Jack Thompson, Commissioner for the northern district of Abaco, acting as Santa Claus. The afternoon included Christmas carol singing and Christmas tree lighting. This was followed by food provided by the residents of Mount Hope. Those not 1 *or. I4 - / MT.i I I Savetheda Fynes, a top athlete of North Abaco, is seated at the head table at the Treasure Cay Recognition Dinner. aMe to ar & IIM=" 0 m4id e se nMu6" receiving gifts were given bags of goodies and candy. The gifts were donated by Steve Russell of Treasure Cay and the candy was donated by Charlie. The leftover candy was given out on New Year's Day. Crown Haven A Christmas Day party for the community was held at the Chill Bar. A band and lots of good food made the holiday a very special one. Bahasea provided all the food. Bahasea is the crawfish plant in Crown Haven which processes whole crawfish both cooked and uncooked, shipping to markets in Europe. M4 id t& A uiP u C m~ f g IL LU l USI NS An Or al Collection of Unique Bahamian Creations Dolls, 3ams, Quits, Stahined lass, Anique Sraw Work, Sculljpure, 3ewellery, Tea, Androsia, Batn Products 4 Valentine iift Baskets W S0New Arrivals in Feb. & }\arck\ SUnique Hand-crafted Valentine JI+ems P.O. Box AB 20247 Marsh Harbour Tel 809-367-4648 Fax 809-367-4442 Mon- Sat 9.30 500 Located in the Royal Harbour Shopping VIlloge on the Second Floor ime& nw ido eme& aei doAwm o" deme *.do mmd em n i0M db dF fAsmu WESTERN AUTO Paris Center Phone 367-4227 Hoem Center Phone 367-2300 Mon Fri 8 to 5 Sat 8 to 12 Mon Fri 9 to 5 Sat 9 to 12 Home Appliance Parts & Repairs 0 Mattresses & Lnens Lawnmowers & Garden Tools Whirlpool Appliances Delco Remy Batteries, Tires Carpet Sold & Installed Auto Parts & Accessories 0 Furniture, Beds, Dinettes Lawn & Garden Supplies Housewares & Kitchenware Bicycles, Parts & Repairs Vacuums & Sewing Machines Sears Craftsman Tools / Se4 Ce Oi Sale Don MacKay Boulevard, Marsh Harbour Third Classroom Is Promised For The Crown At a town meeting in Crown Haven on January 13th Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham announced that the government will build a new- classroom for the Crown Haven Primary School. Construction should begin in a couple of weeks. The school is overcrowded now with 51 students, two teachers and a principal occupying two rooms and a small library. The new building will consist of an all-purpose room and a bathroom. Mr. Ingraham urged them to consider consolidating their school with the one in Fox Town. He promised that he would build a new, well-equipped school for all The Abaconian Page 9 Haven School the primary students of Little Abaco if they will agree to combine. It would be an excellent facility providing a first class education for their children. He has built similar schools for many communities in the Family Islands. There are five communities in Little Abaco and at present students from four of the towns attend the school in Fox Town. The government provides bus service for the students from Cedar Harbour, Wood Cay and Mount Hope to go the primary school in Fox Town while a second school serves only the children of Crown Haven about a mile away. Crown Haven stages a Christmas Day party for the Children of Little Abaco. Photo by Monika Filios Television Service Center "AllW& eK fell OSit /O Repairing: Electronic Service Experts Radio, TV, VCR & Audio Equipment Juke Boxes & Video Games Musical Instruments Marine Electronics Office Equipment Cash Registers Computers Microwaves FAX machines Electronic Organs Tommy Pinder Medical Equipment Master Technician Microwave Fireplaces Call 367-2830 Automotive & Marine Electronics Telephone recorders, Phones & Phone Devices In Marsh Harbour on Queen Elizabeth Drive between Keys Drive & Firehouse Corner Crown Haven residents listen carefully to the Prime Minister's list of those who are eligible to receive deeds on payment of 20 per square foot for the land they have occupied and improved. They were also required to pay the recording fee of $20. Government surveyors had earlier measured each person's lot. Sea Spray Resort and Marina Sea Side Villas One & Two Bedroom Villas,, Boat Rentals Informal Restaurant. Catering Service, Daly Baked Goods Full Service Marina 20 Slips with Electricity, Water and Shell Fuels White Sound, Elbow Cay Call 809-366-0065 or FAX 366-0383 for Brochure or Information CHEROKEE FOOD FAIR Groceries All you need & more Fruits, Vegetables & Canned Goods Dairy Products & Frozen Foods Monday Friday 7:30 am 6 pm Saturday 7:30 am 7 pm Phone or FAX 366-2022 The Place to be is Cherokee Royal Bank Salutes Abaco Top Performer Marsh Harbour branch employee Thelesia Scott was among five top- performers who were recognized and rewarded for their commitment to service excellence and superior sales achievements in 1995. These award-winning employees took part in a week-long Royal Per- formance convention cruise with 495 other top employees from the bank's worldwide operations. Thelesia Scott (left) was presented with her Royal Performance award for sales by David Gale, vice president, Bahamas & Cayman Islands. ROYAL BANK OF CANADA January 1996 Page 10 The Abaeonian January 1996 School News Abaco Central High School With students only recently returning from their Christmas holidays, activities at the high school are just getting back into full swing. One notable change already in place has been the restructuring of the school day. A later lunch now means students have only one class in the afternoon, with the heavier workload now taking place in the morning. Sports February and March are busy months. The school's track team kick off their season with a trip to Exuma to take part in the L.H. Coakley High School Invitational in Georgetown, Exuma. With the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium under reconstruction, competition in the capital is restricted and strong squads from the top Nassau schools are expected to make the trip, giving the Abaco athletes a chance to test their skills against the country's best. Later in the month is the annual Inter House Track Meet closely followed on March 8th by the Inter Island Meet. Both events take place on the track at Murphy Town Central Park and spectators are very welcome. The school's basketball teams continue to practice for upcoming events both locally and in New Providence. The senior boys in particular are gearing themselves up for the Hugh Campbell tournament which is held every year in Nassau. Young Chef Competition Angela Russell, a graduate of 1995, sees her reign as National Young chef approach its end as the competition to find her successor begins shortly. Chefs from Abaco Central meet in competition on January 31st to decide who will represent the school in the all-island competition in February. The school welcomes the newest member of staff, Mr. Steve Schwartzentruber, who has replaced Mr. Cotton in the science department. Mr. Schwartzentruber, a Canadian, previously taught at S.C. McPherson in Nassau. January also saw the welcome return of Correction A group of girls from Sandy Point All Age School are distressed that they were not recognized by The Abaconian last month. We got the wrong school name under the picture of girls performing at the Cooper's Town Cultural Extravaganza. We regret the error. Ms. Butler, back from maternity leave. Finally a big thank you to all those who supported the school fair in November. Over $10,000 was raised to help improve the education of all students at the school. S.C. Bootle High School By Charmair Laroda It's back to school again! I'm sure we had a good holiday. It's time for ninth and twelfth grades to get ready for their examination coming up in May. We are preparing for track and field. Last year Cougars came first, Lions came second, Tigers came third and Panthers came last. Strive for your goals! Over the holidays one of our fellow friends got sick. Her name is Donnell Cornish. She is sixteen years old and is in the twelfth grade. She has cancer. We will continue praying for her so that she would be well. If anyone would like to sponsor for Donell's medical expenses, please contact the S.C. Bootle Secondary School at 365-0065. We had one of the teacher leave us. Her name is Darlene Lewis. She teaches maths. She went back to Harbour Island to teach. We have two other teachers to replace Miss Lewis. We have Mr. Kenneth Roberts and Mrs. Tina Roberts from Nassau. Mr. Roberts teaches history and social studies and Mrs. Roberts teaches maths. We would like to say "Welcome to Abaco! We hope you enjoy teaching at our school." A group of teachers and administrators attended the Environmental Health Education Workshop on vector control. Educators Attend Workshop on Vector Control for Health A workshop was held in Marsh Harbour on January 18th for school officials, teachers and the interested public on vector control. The Ministry of Education and The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Pan American Health Organization are holding these workshops throughout the Bahamas to educate the public about control of mosquitoes, rodents and other insects. The leaders of the workshop are wanting to work with the teachers so they in turn can develop awareness within each community about the health dangers which these creatures can cause. They presented much material which the teachers can use directly in their classrooms. Control of these infestations by chemicals is expensive and not very effective. The aim of this program is to bring about control by sustainable methods which each community can put in place and by encouraging the communities to eliminate breeding sites. ABACO HARDWARE LTD For all your building needs Complete line of American Standard & Moen plumbing fixtures Peterson shower doors P 0 Box 488, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Floor Tiles, Formica, Pair Windows, Doors, Hardwa Cement Shingles Lumber Weekdays 7am-4pm Saturday 7am-Noon MARINE PAINT MARINE PAINTS Distributor for Skil Power Tools General Electric Appliances Stanley Tools & Hardware Fencing sold & installed Phone 367-2170 FAX 387- 2928 AFFORDABLE-HOME SITES Off-Shore Resort Lots On South End of Lubbers Quarters Cay (Near picturesque Hope Town) 51 ABACO OCEAN CLUB ABACO OCEAN CLUB * Modest Prices e Insurable Title Main Dock e New Marina Quarried Roads Dredged Channel e Good Elevation Barge Landing Ocean Access Beaches and Waterfront Accessible to all Lot Owners Only 158 Sites Residential & Commercial Lots Available 50 Residential Lots Remain Unsold No Obligation to Build Inside Lots From $17,000 Contact Your Bahamas Real Estate Broker or Phone/FAX (314) 721-2668 I The Abaconian Subscription Order ii Name Address Address City State Zip * $15 Abaco 12 issues Country * $20 Bahamas surface * $24 USA Payment accepted in B$ or US$ * $25 Canada Airmail 0 Gift Subscription from e $40 UK, Europe & B.W.I. Airmail O 1st time visitor, 0 Repeat visitor, 0 2nd home or condo owner o Time share owner, 0 Live-aboard boater Mail to: PO Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas I DI.)nn an_- 7) 7TT cv IFarno_9C m7 RICH'S BOAT RENTALS "Abaco's Best Rental Fleet" Beside the Sunsall charter boats RENTAL RATES Dally 3-Day Weekly 19' Paramont $75 $210 $450 21' Paramont $90 $240 $550 28' Paramont $135 $360 $800 Fishing & snorlling gear Bait, Ice & guides Call 367-2742 P 0 Box 419, Marsh Harbour The Abacouoian Page 11 College Courses Are Being Offered Special Interests By Isobel Sherman Since September the College of St. Benedicts/St. John's University, Bahamas Campus, has been offering courses on weekends at Abaco Central Secondary School. The Bahamas campus has been in operation for twenty years in Nassau and over 400 Bahamians have graduated from the programme. The school offers numerous majors and minors, the most popular being Education and Management. A small number of students took courses the first semester in Abaco. It is hoped that more students will enroll for the second semester and for the September term. St. Benedicts/St. Johns is a fully accredited university in Minnesota and is recognized throughout the world. Highly qualified faculty, which are 90% Bahamian, teach the courses in the Bahamas. The Bahamian staff must be approved by the college in Minnesota. The lowest degree a staff member can have is a Master of Arts in the discipline they are teaching. Most of the faculty have PhD's. Credits earned are readily transferrable to any other college or university in North America. General courses common to all degrees are transferrable. Naturally the Ministry of Education as well as other government ministries recognize the St. Bens/St. John's degree. When a student is accepted into the programme in the Bahamas, they become a member of the student body of the parent university. Summer courses are offered at the campus in Nassau located on the grounds of St. Augustine's College. A library and computer room are available to students at the Nassau campus. Qualified staff is available to guide students and tutorial help could be available in Marsh Harbour once local qualified faculty is found. Anyone living in Abaco who has a Master's degree and is interested in teaching is asked to contact Mrs. Isobel Sherman at 367-3741 in the evenings or Ms. Anna Baillou at 367-2342 during the day. Once a local faculty can be put in place, then classes will be offered during the week. Anyone interested in enrolling in the programme for February or the fall semester is asked to contact the same two persons listed above. Fashion Show Planned The Cancer Society of Abaco is planning their Third Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon for February 11th. It will be held at the Pavilion at Great Abaco Beach Hotel and will begin at 12:30 p.m. They invite the public to support the Abaco Cancer Society by buying tickets to it for $25.00 per person. Tickets are available at The Shoe Place, Brass and Leather and Little Switzerland. Tropical Fruit & Garden Society The next meeting of the Tropical Fruit and Garden Society will be on February 22nd. Guest speaker will be Chris informal group who enjoys plants. You do not need to have any knowledge to enjoy their meetings. At their last meeting on January 18th, Mr. Charles A. Gamble, a bonsai enthusiast from Nassau, spoke to the group. Mr. Gamble specializes in the miniaturization of native Bahamian trees and demonstrated on a juniper and a bougainvillea plant. He created quite an interest in his bonsai techniques. Rollins, who is the head of the Fruit and Spice Park at Homestead, Florida. He is an expert who will be helpful for anyone who has a special plant or gardening problem. The Fruit and Garden Society is an -N Restaurant, Marina & Boutique Our Dining Room has been Redecorated for your pleasure SOn the Marsh Harbour Waterfront AA Patio Bar on the Water 11:30 am until... A Lunch 11:30 2:30 Dinner 6:30 9 pm Phone 367-2366 VHF Channel 16 " I January 1996 Page 12 The Abasonlan January7 1996 SPeople in the News Nurse Barbara Hepburn Reckley is retiring after a long successful nursing career. Many of those years were devoted to caring for the people of Abaco. Nurse Barbara, originally from Nassau, received her general nursing training in Nassau at Princess Margaret Hospital where she earned her R.N., her R.M. and her H.V. and a diploma in teaching methods. She took additional courses in London in Clinical Instruction at the Royal College of Nursing. When she returned to Nassau, she taught at Princess Margaret for one year. She is a Registered Nurse, a Registered Midwife and a Home Visitor. Her Out Island experiences began in Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, but in 1972 she was transferred to Cooper's Town where she stayed for ten weeks. She then was in charge of the Dundas Town Clinic for ten months before she was named to supervise the Marsh Harbour Government Clinic. When Percy Archer asked how long she was going to be staying in Marsh Harbour, she replied, "I've come to stay." How fortunate for us that she did stay on. Nurse Barbara has been in Marsh Harbour for 22 years where she has served the residents of all the towns of the central and southern parts of Abaco, the communities on the cays and as far Nurse Barbara Hepburn Reckley away as the farm at Treasure Cay. Being the only midwife for most of that time has meant that she has traveled extensively, delivering many babies which total well over 2,000. In addition she had to cope with all emergencies and illnesses which came along, diagnosing and treating everyone. Nurse Barbara has five children and seven grandchildren. In December 1984 she married George Reckley of Green Turtle Cay. Abaco has enjoyed competent efficient medical care for many years because of the faithfulness of Nurse Barbara. She will be greatly missed. But her retirement is well earned. I Business Briefs...I Albury's Locksmithing is a new locksmith service located in Treasure Cay. The business is managed by Ronnie Albury who can be reached by calling 367-4734. They do installation and repairs on doors, windows, screens and safes as well as lock and key service. Island Services, a business owned by Wayne Sands, does electrical contracting including solar systems. He is well qualified in generator installations and electrical systems for developments. He does water and sewerage systems and pump installations. The business is based in Treasure Cay. Mr. Sands has over 30 years experience in the electrical field. K and W Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a new business which opened this year. Will Bethel, formerly of Lawrence Engineering, is a qualified technician for all brands of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. He is also a licensed electrician. He can be contacted by calling 367-4949. Tiko's Men's Fashions is the newest clothing store in Marsh Harbour and is located in the Hudson Building. It is Abaco wIn Elbow Cay on W ite Sound near Hope Town Romantic tropical rooms on both ocean and sound Free boat docking Scenic bar serving your favorite frozen drinks Wonderful food served over looking the ocean Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner a la cart Come by boat, or call to be picked up in Hope Town Reservation requested but not required VHF 16 Phone 366-0133 owned by Louis Clark of Freeport and is managed locally by Bernadette Major. It carries a complete line of casual and dress wear. Abaco Nail Studio, located in the Hudson Building. is the place to receive complete care of your nails. They offer manicures, pedicures and special in sculptured nails. The shop is managed by Jackie Russell. They can be contacted by calling 367-4767. Dr. Hyatali Ameeral is now on the staff at the Government Clinic in Marsh Harbour. He replaces Dr. Donald Astwood who left after many years in Marsh Harbour. Dr. Ameeral is from Trinidad where he practiced for eight years before leaving last year to spend a year practicing in Wales. Dr. Ameeral received his medical training at the University of the West Indies at the Kingston, Jamaica, campus. Dr. Ameeral is accompanied by his wife, Noorun Sabrina who is teaching mathematics at Abaco Central High School. They have three children, Felisse, Richard and Dafydd. Dr. Ameeral is the Government doctor for the central part of Abaco, the cays and the southern area including Moore's Island. John H. Hudson has recently been appointed by Bahamas Electricity Corporation as Manager, BEC (Abaco). He began his new duties on December 18, 1995. S AME I Mr. Hudson has rejoined the BEC after serving from 1953 to 1970. During his period he held the post of Charge Engineer and Systems Control Engineer. He received his diploma in Engineering at the Los Angeles Correspondence School. Mr. Hudson is married to Jennifer Hudson and the couple has two children, Kim and Mark. Mark Hudson is the Assistant Engineer Planning and Engineering at BEC headquarters in Nassau. Terrence Roberts has just graduated with honours from Factory Yamaha Technical Training. He has returned to Abaco Outboard Engines after successfully obtaining a one year certificate of training in Marine Diesel Mechanics at the Geis Marine Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Abaco Outboards now offers out of town mobile service from Sandy Point to Crown Haven. Corner Value Liquid Propane Gas LPG Tanks Refilled SLPG Appliances Magic Chef Maytag Appliances Household Goods, Kitchenware Clothing, Shoes Stationery Hallmark Cards Queen Elizabeth Drive One block East of the Traffic Ught P O Box 490, Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2250 Conch Inn Hotel & Marina Waterfront Hotel Rooms with Cable TV, Pool, Laundry, Marine Feel, Close to Stores 75 Berth Full Service Maria, Low Storage & Winter Rates Marsh Harbour's PREMIER Marina and Hotel la Central MarA Harower on the Water Front f^-f l* Inn Cafe Water Side Dining & Bar Serving Breakfast, Luneh & Candlelight Dinner Happy Hour with Live Music & Bar Snacks Every Thursday Eve 6 9 Open 8 am till .....? 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Explore Beahoomb Dthe out Civilization Isolation Call Us Today . at the Conch Inn Resort 809-367-4000 Fax.367-4004 Join us on board our specially designed dive boat and explore tunnels and caverns in majestic coral mountains rising from a depth of sixty feet to the ocean surface in clear turquoise waters. * Scuba & snorkeling trips daily * NAUI & PADI certified instructors offering resort (beginner) courses or full certification courses * Underwater videos * Swim Suits, T Shirts * Hats, Reef Sandals, etc. Phone 809-367-2787 Bahamas 809-367-4004 Fax at the Conch Inn Marina Island Telephones Cellular Radio Lnk Unicorn * Business Band Radio * VHF Marine Radio * Telecommunications P. O. Box AB22136 TREASURE CAY Phone or Fax 365-8248 A Division of Aero Marine Engineering Local Gov't FROM Page 1 towns may have two. Each Council will elect a Chief Councilor. They will also have to manage their affairs in a responsible manner. The District Councils will have monies given them from central government. It will be half the amount of car licenses, driver's licenses, as well as half the amount non-Bahamians pay in property tax. The Councils will be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of public buildings, such as schools and clinics, road and road side maintenance. Additionally they will be given more authority, such as authorizing taxi and bus franchises and working with the government corporations for improvements they feel necessary in their area. The Councils will be able to set up boards or sub-committees like te ones in effect now, such as Town Planning, Port and Licensing boards. These would be comprised of persons knowledgeable in their fields, not elected members. The Councils will be able to approve building plans for buildings having less than 6,000 square feet and these plans will not require the services of a registered architect. Any buildings over 6,000 square feet will require the approval of a registered architect and the approval of a public works committee. The Councils will be given the authority for hotel licencing so long as the hotels comply with specific standards. They will be asked for advice by Crown Lands and Tourism. The District Councils will have nine persons or less. P.O. Box AB 20184 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Phone 809-367-3956 Fax 367-3959 Phone 809-367-2622 Fax 809-367-2395 Many persons now working for the government will be transferred over to local government. This does not include permanent employees such as teachers, doctors, nurses, police but would be the temporary employees. The districts will have adequate funding. If there are areas which do not have generate adequate funding, the central government will see that their funds are augmented. Those who want to be nominated must pay a $50 deposit. This deposit is refunded to the person if they received 1/6 of the votes. Local government will be given the Ministry of Works compounds, both staff and equipment. These will be managed by the Councils and the Councils will have to co-operate among themselves, sharing equipment and managing their affairs efficiently. The Prime Minister emphasized that the Committees and the Councils must be accountable. There are safe guards built into the Local Government legislation which can dismiss individuals, Committees or Councils which are not acting for the good of their areas. The Bahamian government can dissolve councils if they are not acting in best interest of the community. In that event the government would appoint a The MIA DEAN is Our Mailboat Freight & Mail Contract Is Awarded to James Dean The M/V Mia Dean began regular weekly mailboat service between Nassau and Abaco the beginning of January 1996. After many months of no regular mailboat service Abaco now has regular dependable service. The M/V Mia Dean is owned by Jimmy Dean of Sandy Point and captained by Willie Knowles of Nassau. It will take freight all day Monday and Tuesday at Potter's Cay, leaving for Abaco at 8 p.m. It will arrive in Marsh Harbour on Wednesday around 6 a.m. weather being agreeable. The Mia Dean will make the trip to Green Turtle Cay Wednesday afternoons and return to Nassau on Thursdays. It will not be able to go to Cooper's Town until work is completed on the dock there. The Mia Dean is 130 feet long with a draft (fully laden) of seven feet six inches. There are six fully equipped passenger cabins which include air conditioning. It has a freezer capacity of 1,900 cubic feet and a cooler capacity of 336 cubic feet. The decks can accommodate ten vehicles. Below deck cargo can be up to 150 tons with on deck capacity of 54 tons. It has its own 15 ton crane and forklifts. This replaces the Deborah K II which has been in service for many years. VHF 16 P.O. Box CB 10990 Nassau, NP, Bahamas 809-327-6351 Fax 327-8948 p P.O. Box AB 20461 Marsh Harbour, Abaco January 1996 new board until another election could be held. He stressed that communities must work together for common good in common interest. There will be no commissioners after Local Government is in effect. The senior commissioners will become Island Administrators which will be the representatives of central government. The Island Administrator for Abaco will be Mr. Everett Hart, presently Commissioner in Marsh Harbour. His office will be in Marsh Harbour. The Island Administrator will have many of the same functions and responsibilities that commissioners now have. They will have additional duties and functions. One of these is the ability to issue passports. They will co-sign all checks as he will be an employee of the Bahamian government. Additionally there will be a deputy administrator for the southern area and another one for the north. Local Government will begin in the Family Islands throughout the Bahamas. The Prime Minister is anticipating setting in place a similar system on New Providence during his second term. Mr. Ingraham emphasized the challenge to the communities to put in place competent committed citizens who are KFC. Enjoy our original recipe or hot-n-spicy chicken, hot wings, honey barbecue wings c Icken sandwich, fluffy buttermilk b.scuits, creamy cole slaw, corn-on-the- cob, and other fixin's. Abaco Shopping Center, Marsh Harbour Don MacKay Blvd e 367-2615 The Abaconian Page 13 good and decent. He is confident that local government can be successful. He expects that there will be problems but they can be resolved. The system will involve many people. Most of the towns will have up to seven members. The Councils can appoint five to seven boards, finding those persons best qualified and knowledgeable to make recommendations. At present many within the community will excluded from running for a seat on the Town Committees. These include all civil servants. This may be modified later. All Committee members will be JP's. This function will be in effect only so long as they are in the elected position. Meeting of both the Committees and the Councils will be held monthly. There must be public meetings at least monthly. If the community or the district has a request for addition funds, there must be a public meeting to explain why extra money is needed so the public can understand the reason for the request. Mr. Ingraham expects the bill to be passed by both houses of Parliament by the end of January and it to be signed into law soon after that. Elections will follow soon and local government will hopefully be in place by July 1st. LAYSUE RENTALS P.O. Box AB 20685 Marsh Harbour, Abaco On the Front Street near Union Jack dock Our SEACATS are the only twin hull, twin engine rental boats on Abaco. A very dry, smooth & stable ride. 1 day 3 days 7 days 21 Ft $ 90 $240 $550 25 Ft 100 280 650 Includes VHF Radio Call 809-367-4414 Fax 809-367-4356 Visa & Mastercard Accepted REAL ESTATE 0 PROPERTY RENTALS Treasure Cay's Most Experienced Broker .Aft Wm. F. Hertz Ltd. P. O. Box AB 22182 Phone/FAX 809-365-8061 Treasure Cay, Abaco Small Appliances In Stock Now by Black & Decker Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Can Openers 0 Electric Knives Food Processors Blenders Juicers & Juice Extractors Toaster Ovens Toasters Popcorn Poppers 0 Irons Hand & Stand Mixers Don MacKay Blvd., Marsh Harbour 367-3186 Excavation, Utilities, Base Work, Surface Treatment Cold Mix, Hot Mix, Coal Tar Emulsion Sealer Striping & Asphalt Related Products B & D Marine Limited Abaco's Largest and Most Complete Supply of Marine Products neStop Distributors for . Marine Sho SUZUKI Outboards, Generators and Motorcycles Rods, Reels & Fishing Tackle Filters, Pumps, Diving Gear Assorted Hose Sizes Marine Paints & Hardware Anchors & Ropes 4/ ---.. Maintenance Products Page 14 The Abaeonian January 1996 :,,, Project FROM Page 1 has promised phones for Cedar Harbour but was not sure just when they would get them. He would not give a time schedule but hoped that it would be later this year. Phones to that community will be very expensive to install. Work on the electrical system of Abaco is progressing well. Electric lines will extend from Marsh Harbour as far south as Crossing Rocks and will be connecting north as far as Crown Haven with a loop to Green Turtle Cay. The Prime Minister assured the residents of Moore's Island that they will have potable water soon. The government will be spending $34 million in water projects for the Bahamas. That will include systems for good water in Treasure Cay, Casuarina Point, Crossing Rocks, Cherokee and Green Turtle Cay. L 4 . Seen above is one of the ornate JUNKANOO costumes seen in Marsh Harbour on Boxing Day. Below are the drummers which give the Junkanoo dancers the rlictintivie heat tn rlanre h, All Phntn nn this nao hv Churton Toote A young spectator joins in nme Junkanoo "Rush" but seems awed by the costumed adult in front of her. The government has spent $1.2 million on the roads and water system in Marsh Harbour during the past two years.. Much work on roads has been completed over the past couple of years. Still to come are good roads for Grand Cay. There will be a school extension at Cooper's Town similar to the one at Abaco Central High School. Also in the plans is a primary school in Marsh Harbour, a first class, state-of-the-art school. The present primary schools in Marsh Harbour and Dundas Town will be closed. Mr. Ingraham would like very much to build a state-of-the-art primary school in Little Abaco if they can agree to one school for the entire area. It would be a first class educational system. He feels that it makes sense to bus students to a better, well-equipped school now that we have better roads. Moore's Island is already getting a first class primary school. Government is spending $300,000 on the school facility which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Erin. The Prime Minister emphasized that the infrastructural improvements are being put in place over the entire Bahamas without regard to politics. The facilities will be in every community in the Bahamas to provide the essentials of life, not because of politics but because people are entitled to these things. FOG FROM Pae 1 inversion extending about 100 feet above the surface in the pre-dawn hours. A band of warm moist air was trapped under a higher layer of cool air. The trapped moisture condensed into a cloud which is known as fog when on the ground. bahamian cuisine Bar opens Daily 10 am (5 pm on Tuesdays) Happy Hour Daily 5 6pm Lunch & Dinner Daily (except Tuesdays Kitchen closed) Lunch 11:30am 2:30pm Dinner 6pm 8:30pm Ice for Sale 366-0087 Hope Town VHF 16 Bikes for Rent 366-0292 JUICE BOWL 100% Juice . $6.55 Half Case Available in a Variety of Fruit Juices We also carry a complete line of other beverages such as: Pepsi Cola Junkanoo Punch 7-Up Lipton Iced Tea Snapple YooHoo Abaco Drinking Water Ting SAWYERS SOFT DRINKS Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday until 1 p.m. Stratton Drive, Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2797 I Januav 1996 Ilie Abaconian Page 15 GIVE US A CALL * 9 A.M. 5 P.M. * MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (BAHAMAS) LTD. Welcomes You to Our New Abaco Office Insurance Brokers & Agents Personal & Commercial including Life & Health Your One Stop Shop For All Your Insurance Needs Nobody Does It Better n. P'ir Branch Manager Queen Elzabeth Drive (Beside Spooner's) Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas P.O. Box AB 20966 Phone 809-367-4204 Fax 809-387-4206 HEALTH-- INURNC *INIVDUL FMIY GOU Pooeet The Abaconian Page 15 January 1996 *wGROUP HEALTH INSURANCE * FAMILY * INDIVIDUAL Page 16 The Abaeonlan January 1996 ^/i~eciwfto By Deb "D.P. Patterson I would like to thank Mary Beth Curry for her excellent and most thought pro- voking article. Mary Beth's article has motivated me to express the following. Thank you for space in your paper. I was born in Nassau in March of 1963. In 1968 my family moved to Hope Town. I am a direct descendant of Wy- annie Malone (Hope Town's original settler) and both of my grandparents on my mother's side were born in Hope Town. They were Reggie and Beulah Malone. When I turned 25, I decided to leave Hope Town because I could not go to college here and because I was certain I was missing "something." I spent five years in the United States going to school and experiencing life in three different states: Florida, Maine and Massachusetts. After five years I chose to return home to Hope Town. My time away from the island has helped me to develop a sense of appreciation for what we have here. Before I went away and saw other places, I did not value my island at all. In fact, I found it most confining, geo- graphically. What I now appreciate about Hope Town is the strong sense of com- munity that I feel part of. It feels great to walk through streets where everyone knows your name and says hello. Every- day I am reminded that people in Hope Town actually care about each other. My experience of living in large cities has taught me to appreciate the commu- nity we have here. I have also learned how rare this sense of community is in a world that is geared toward "rush, rush, let's make a lot of money and forget about everyone else." I have returned home because I do not wish to "rush, rush" over everyone else. Naturally I want to make money but not at the ex- pense of losing myself or my community. I have a history here and have a re- sponsibility to myself and my ancestors ME- before me to work hard at making my community a nice place to live. I am proud of my island and my ancestors and I want to work just as hard as they did to encourage healthy development on this island. I am concerned about many aspects of community life but I cannot address them all at one time. So for the purposes of this article I will try to concentrate on what I see to be key issues. I am con- cerned for the future development of Hope Town. I believe that the success of our community will depend on how we organize this future development. One of the ways we can plan for the future is by asking ourselves some ques- tions. Questions such as how many visi- tors do we feel we can accommodate at one time? How many vehicles can run around at the same time? These questions prompt other questions and unless we take the time now to address some of these questions and establish some guide- lines we could be in for quite a surprise. Please understand that it is not my desire to stop development. But more importantly, I would like to encourage healthy development by establishing some guidelines. Establishing these guidelines 4J and MW Travwl &evice "Travel is Our Business" P O Box AB 20283 809-367-2806 Marsh Harbour 367-2755 Beside Scotia bank FAX 367-3219 A painstakingly restored colonial inn in the storybook village of New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. Bougainvillea and oleander abound in quiet surroundings that take you back to the 18th century, a setting of colonial charm and Loyalist history. The New Plymouth Inn is an intimate island hotel with a patio, pool, restaurant and bar with superb Bahamian dishes served by candlelight by congenial hosts. Located across from the Sculpture Gardens Sunday Brunch Occasionally Afternoon Tea Phone 809-365-4161 In Miami call 305-665-5309 Quaintness Is It Worth The Effort? Hope Town Thinks So is a large undertaking and I cannot do it all by myself. I am offering my time and asking for help from anyone who is interested in putting these ideas on paper. These ideas can become the guidelines that we will all benefit from both now and later. One of the most pressing situations that I would like to address is the "traffic in town" issue. In the 1950s there were no cars on the island. However, by the late 1960s and early 1970s our tourist economy had begun and with this came the increase in annual incomes. With more money to spend the residents of Hope Town began buying vehicles. Any- one who could afford a car was able to 'drive through town to pick up groceries, go to church or visit friends. It seemed okay at first but then the community Win a Free ." ; -*M j"iS initiate a new column of called Viewpoints. We begin this column with a commentary by Deb Patterson of Hope Town and a discussion of the agricultural problems facing the Bahamas contributed by John Hedden. We hope others of you will be prompted to put your thoughts on paper our readers to consider. It is the goal of The Abaconian to help build a better Abaco. One way to accomplish this is to provide a sounding board where a variety of citizens can express themselves and where we all can benefit from comments on issues pertinent to our communities. began to notice certain problems. They all realized that driving cars through the settlement was dangerous to children and threatening the "quaint charm" of Hope Town. For the purposes of this article I will look at this situation from the "quaint charm" angle. The "quaint charm" of Hope Town was that the buildings and streets of Hope Town looked like those of a town from the 1800s. This was because many of the buildings were built during the 1800s or fashioned after archi- tectural designs of that period. Tourists were coming to Hope Town to see the buildings and experience what it must have felt like to live during the 1800s. In the 1970s it was obvious to the E SAEEI SIF Usaint Hope Town Page22 Trip to Miami ;a-- tw:;C?~IBBPP Valentfies DaII is almost here Give a special gift for that love one from WALLS STUDIO & GIFT CENTER With every purchase of $50 or more you will be eligible in a drawing for the Trip AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE Next Day Delivery by 10:30 a.m. to All Major U.S. Cities As Sure As Taking It There Yourself FAX Messages Sent and Received Abaco Shopping Center, P.O. Box AB 20056, Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2722 Fax 367-3207 The Abaconian frequently includes articles written by various people which gives their viewpoint. They express their ideas, their concerns, their philosophies. We appreciate those who take the time and effort to write and the feedback from our readers indicates that they also enjoy these articles. This gives new ideas and insights for us to consider or bring out concepts which stimulate us to think and ponder. John Hedden has provided several thought-provoking articles. In the last issue, Mary Beth Curry reflected on one of the basic causes for crime on our island. We value all those who have written in and feel it is time to Viewpoint A New Feature I The Abaonian Page 17 Our Agriculture Where Is It Going? By John Hedden Lately the subject of Bananas has stimulated healthy discussion in the various communities around the Bahamas and has led to letters to the papers from varied sources and comments from press writers and editors alike. The majority of opinions seem to condemn the ban on importation of bananas into the country because the question of personal freedoms arises. The Minister of Agriculture has stated emphatically that the ban will not be lifted (at least for 12 months), thus giving Bahamian farmers the edge and time to put a production programme together. If after the 12 months is up, no local supplies are available, then the ban will be lifted. Wholesalers are agitating for a change because supplies are not available to them in the condition they require. Major hotels continue to import because of the value of the tourist dollar. Local Bahamian consumers rant and rave about having to degrade their palette in the consumption of "Hog Bananas", (which by the way have a delicious flavour). Others stare with disbelief at the apparitions on the supermarket shelves, and the winter residents remain wisely aloof. Jokes are made and comments freely aired by all who feel their rights are being jaundiced with this issue. The action taken seems simply one in which the Department of Agriculture is busy forcing the marketing and production enterprise into an uneasy marriage while the consumer is looking for a non-existent ring. However, deeper implications exist and these revolve around the status of farming in this country today and what actions are being taken to improve this status. FACT Apart from three large operations in this country, the agricultural production base is practically non-existent. Obviously, as a result, no processing and distribution system exists either. FACT Over 300,000 acres of good quality agricultural land exists in the three largest islands of the Northern Bahamas and very little of this land is being exploited. FACT Foreign operations farming this country to date have not proved themselves to be Bahamian oriented. Rather they are exploiters and pillagers. FACT Small Bahamian farmers have not been able to pull together because of the petty "GIMME GIMME" attitude which has been healthily encouraged in the past (No red herrings, please). FACT The Agricultural Co-Operative movement in this country has been a dismal failure to the present. FACT The Bahamian Department of Agriculture is seriously lacking in terms of technical expertise, extension and educational expertise, managerial expertise, and logistical support capability to farming enterprises. FACT The vitals signs of farming in this country remain moribund at best. FACT The Bahamas is BROKE, (pockets full of empty), funding and assistance for projects will therefore be minimal, if at all. Having painted this portrait of Bahamian Agriculture, am I to believe that the Minister is going to turn the production base around within 12 months (3 of which have already passed)? We are a nation of merchants (and those of us who purchase from the merchants are dreamers at best). We are not now and never have been producers. We are, according to some sources, in Alvin Toffler's 3rd wave (or is it waive), having never passed through the 1st and 2nd of primary and secondary production. But that is philosophy and I must try and stay on track; (so many other influences come to mind). In principle I must agree with the minister over this issue because I know that he is trying his utmost to stimulate agricultural growth in this country. However, I do question his methodology and wonder if serious thought has been given to the how's and why's involved with agriculture and its development before taking such drastic measures. One thing is certain, farmers have this one chance to show motivation and ability; otherwise, their champion will look for other horizons. However the larger question remains.... Where is agricultural production in this country going? and How? and Why? The Bahamian Government and public service has failed pretty miserably in stimulating agricultural production over the years and now at last the Department of Agriculture is actively withdrawing from the produce marketplace. The idea is that the Co-Operative movement will move into the arena as private business and so streamline a cumbersome and inefficient marketing system. However, where are the functional agricultural co-operatives? Where are the extension services to assist the farming community with basic farm design, requirements for grow out, production techniques, crop and varietal selection, maintenance programmes, harvesting and marketing skills, to name a few? With bananas, the production area seems to be moving to the Northern Bahamas, but is this feasible for year PLEASE SEE Agriculture Page 26 GULFSTREAM i nternati l a li ne international airlines Your Florida Connection * 13 Popular Florida Destinations * Arrive/Depart Miami's Convenient F Concourse * For the Ultimate in Customized Flying Ask about "Sun Pac +" * Accrue/Redeem United Airlines "Mileage Plus" Miles while Flying Gulfstream A I/ UNITED AIRLINES Code Share Partner For eseratins cll .-80-992853 January 1996 ^& ew&oo~n Page 18 The Abaconian January 1996 South Abaco Cherokee Sound By Lee Pinder Softball is alive and well in Cherokee again after some long and hard work by a group of volunteers cleaning off the playing field adjacent to the long dock. This is where The Beagles used to play years ago. Over the recent holidays there was a game most every afternoon. Even the gals got into the act by selling conch salad and crawfish salad one Saturday to help raise needed funds. Equipment has to be replaced when balls are lost in the mangroves whenever a home run is hit. It's good to see the crowds come out for a community get-together. Some of our annual second-home visitors were not with us this holiday season and they were sorely missed. With some of the coolest weather we've Update On Phones Mr. Warren Albury, Manager of Batelco, Abaco, has told The Abaconian that some of the equipment for the Guana Cay phone system is being sent from Nassau this week and work will begin shortly on the installation. He hopes that the system will be completed and operational by the end of March. The Guana Cay phone system will be point to point radio from the tower at Treasure Cay. Phones for other communities on Abaco will be put in place more slowly. Batelco expects that Black Wood will have phones by the end of the year. A phone line will be run from Cooper's Town. The Prime Minister has promised phones for Cedar Harbour. The phones will come from Fox Town but they have not decided whether to put in a fibre optic cable or a microwave system. Either system will be expensive. Wood Cay has a telephone line from Fox Town but there are not enough lines to service Cedar Harbour. Guana Beach RESORT AND MARINA "The Total Out-Island Experience" OPEN YEAR ROUND Bahamian & International Cuisine Continual Service from 7:30 AM- until closing. No Between Meal Closings. Indoor & Poolside Dining. *Free D a er Eating Dinner ;rB yjrd~ t Senrice SPFtCL DA Y PACINKA Come Visit Abaco's Finest Beach INCLUDED IN PACKAGE Round Trip Feny Ride Depats Conch Inn at 9:30 AM; Returns 4 PM 1 Lunch Entree 1 "Guana Grabber" or Fruit Punch Present this coupon to Boat Captain Present this coupon to Boat Captain Crown Haven Residents May Now Receive Their Property Deeds experienced in ten years or more, it has kept a lot of people indoors. However, maybe because of the change in weather, there has been some record-setting fishing being done in and around Cherokee waters by those who were brave enough to go out. On December 30th, six Guys were burnt in effigy at The Spit with such notable names as Conchslop and Fiddlestix, plus an impressive array of fireworks which everyone enjoyed. Then 1996 came in with a resounding BANG. The annual cannon blast at midnight on New Years was loud enough to shake a good sound sleeper from his bed. In addition, the usual mischief makers or pranksters were out and about in force. Propane gas supplies were turned off, garbage cans were placed on the roof, boats were brought from the shore and blocked the roadways and building material and various junk littered some of the streets. Nothing really harmful or destructive just laughable innocent fun. All in all Cherokee finished off the old year and started a brand new one in traditional manner, and we look forward to healthy and prosperous new year. We wish all our fellow Abaconians the same. The Right Honourable Hubert Ingraham had a meeting with his constituents of Crown Haven on January 13th. He discussed with them the new deeds which the government is issuing to those who have built on Crown Land. Since there was no private land available in Crown Haven, over the years many built homes on Crown Land without a lease. The government has surveyed to establish how much land each family was occupying. The government is now prepared to issue deeds to these people. The cost of the property will be $.02 per square foot which makes a moderate sized house lot 100 foot by 100 foot cost $200.00. The government will also record the deeds for the people. It will take approximately eight weeks for the deeds to be processed and recorded after the payment is received. At the meeting on January 13th, the Prime Minister gave out letters stating the government's proposal for each family. These will be returned with the money to the Commissioner's office in Cooper's Town to be forwarded on to Nassau. The Prime Minister emphasized, "Once the government gives papers to everyone who is occupying Crown Land, nobody can go on any piece of land belonging to the government and build. If they do, the government will knock it down." Land will be made available if someone will apply in the proper way. They can now get property without a long hassle or wait. There are many communities throughout the Bahamas which have similar problems to the one in Crown Haven and it is the goal of the present administration to clear up all these problems within the next 12 months. The people building homes and other structures on the property without proper deeds are not able to get mortgages and loans from banks without proper deeds. Similar problems on Grand Cay were the first to be resolved. The Prime Minister strongly urged those just acquiring the deeds not to use banks for financing satellite systems, cars, or even for their houses. Over the years the residents have built their houses slowly as money became available and he recommended that they continue that same way. He stressed how important it was for them to have the deeds to their property. They needed to regard the papers as very valuable and safe guard them carefully. He also urged them not to sell their property. ;;; -; 'il ~ ?* "-'Y" .* . , . I '' '''. ; 7. -r: 'I .. l ~ FTC-~C ~C~Ii ")I IIf :1c C ', The Director of Fisheries, Mr. Colin Higgs, gave the position his department is taking in enforcing the fisheries regulations. He feels that the Bahamas has healthy fisheries resources, a healthy marine environment and the public and political support to ensure that these resources are managed on a sustainable basis for the benefit of the Bahamian people. Mr. Higgs would like to see improved enforcement of the Fisheries Act and more regulations to protect the country's fishing industry. The industry is faced with two kinds of violations, poaching by foreign vessels and violations of regulations by domestic fishermen. However, he realizes that paroling an area such as the Bahamas is a very difficult job. Fishing contributes greatly to the economy of The Bahamas. During 1994 Bahamian owners and operators earned $65 million and more than $63 million in fishery resources and products were exported. The catch of both crawfish and other species has increased greatly in the past 20 years. The Fishery Department estimates that there are in The Bahamas 650,000 "condos" or habitats for crawfish, 105.000 crawfish traps, 11,300 fish traps and 25,000 stone crab traps. They also estimate that there are 4,000 commercial fishing vessels of which 650 are larger than 20 feet. About 7,600 persons employed in the commercial fishing sector of which 7,100 are fishermen. Mr. Higgs noted that the world fish supply is dwindling and that the catches are exceeding the limits of sustainability. The size of the world fishing fleet has doubled in the past 25 years. Additionally the fishing fleets worldwide are operating at a deficit. Governments are subsidizing the fishing industry. Mr. Higgs acknowledged that there are local areas near population centers in the Bahamas where over-fishing is a problem. But this threat is not great enough to keep the fishing industry from expanding and diversifying. Mr. Higgs emphasized that mariculture shows great promise for the country. Mariculture is growing worldwide at the rate of 5% to 7% and that the Bahamas is ideal for several reasons. * The country has much shallow unpolluted sea area. * It has easily available relatively flat Lain&'s Kurls & Kuts "A Unisex Salon" Matrix and Paul Mitchell Products and Accessories Mon Sat 9 am 5 pm 367-3623 .* Beside Abaco Hardware %P North Abaco's Finest Fleet ANGLER INTREPID REACTION 20' 28' Centre Console All Boats have T Tops or Biminis Registered and safety equipped Dive gear and fishing tackle rental Reef and wreck dive with our Dive Master Air fills and snorkel gear sales Resort (beginners) dive course All levels of instruction VHF radio Ch 16 Phone 809-365-8465 Fax 809-365-8508 J. I. C. BOAT RENTALS Located at the Treasure Cay Marina ASTERIX -3* For DIESELS Call 367-3166 Don MacKay Blvd., Marsh Harbour GENSETS, MARINE, ELECTRICAL Sales, Parts, Service Lister, John Deere & Others , Lma Alternators Marine & Industrial Troubleshooting Prime Power & Stand-by Generators Installations & D.C. Controls Engine & Alternator Rebuilding FULLSERVICECAPA131SLITY January 1996 Fisheries Report Is Encouraging land. * It could provide employment opportunities. * It could generate foreign exchange through the export of fishery products. * Conserve foreign exchange by not purchasing overseas. He also pointed out that the government would have to develop guidelines for the mariculture because of the threat it could present for destroying natural habitats, by the nutrients and antibiotics in the waste products, by transmitting diseases to wild stock and by the release of alien species. The Ahaeonian Page 19 BIrTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Brant M. and Mrs. Judy J. Albuy of Cauarin Point Abaco. are pleased to announce the birth of their firtborn a dachter. Kiratie Taren. on December 15th at Doctor' Hospitl in Namau. Sincere tanks go out to Dr. Anthony W.D. Carey. Dr. Frank Boyce, the entire stai of Doctor's Hospitl and al our famly and friends. Mother and cdaiiler are doing veil. 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Robert Sweeting, Senior Commissioner Everett Hart and Senior Commissioner Jack Thompson attended the Dedication Service in Cooper's Town along with an estimated 150 other government employees and Statutory Board Chairpersons. Triple J Marine Full Service Marina, Laundromat & Marine Store Visit our Marine Store for your Boating Needs, Fishing Supplies, Equipment and Accessories SBofor Pool & Beach Wear A Souvenirs on Marsh Harbour's waterfront Store Hours 8 5 Monday thru Saturday Phone 367-2163 Island Services Now Serving Abaco and the Cays Over 30 Years Experience with a Major Utility Company Electrical Contracting Residential or Commercial Single & Three Phase, Transformers, Underground & Overhead Subdivisions, Generator Installations, Solar Systems Cable TV & Telephone Conduit & Wiring Pool, Water & Sewerage Systems & Pumps Residential, Commercial & Subdivisions Installation of Pool Systems & Pumps Reverse Osmosis & Filter Systems Sprinklers for Lawn & Garden Engine Sales by Caterpillar, John Deere, Perkins & Others for Commercial, Marine & Industrial Applications Phone or Fax 809-365-8193 for Wayne Sands P 0 Box AB 22106, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Gov't Employees & Statutory Boards Attend A Dedication Service in Coopers Town Members of the statutory boards, the civil servants and other government officials held a Public Officers' Service on January 7th. The Church of God Cathedral in Cooper's Town was filled to capacity as choirs sang and various officials took part. Bishop Archilus Cooper delivered the sermon. The theme of the service was Commissioned to Serve God and Community. Bishop Cooper admonished the congregation to administer justice, to do what was just or right. He counseled that they show mercy, reminding them that "we are our brothers keepers." He then reminded them that they should walk humbly and show compassion. "God has chosen you to carry out the law of the country. You must help one another as God would have us to do. Remember that you are serving God and your country." Following the church service, the group had lunch at Touch of Class Restaurant in Treasure Cay. More than 250 dinners were served in a very efficient manner. Several of the civil servants showed their true spirit of helpfulness by voluntarily helping with serving. These Girls from Brazil, as Commissioner Everette Hart referred to them, included Lee Wilson, Nicole Ferguson, Stephanie Ferguson, Greta Culmer, Valerie Dean, Kendi McPhee, and Mrytis Russell. They are to be thanked for their willingness to be helpful. VERNON'S GROCERY and the UPPER CRUST BAKERY We can supply all of your grocery needs including fresh baked bread, pies, and rolls, fresh fruit and vegetables, prime U S meats, imported cheeses, and dairy products. Supermarket Selection with Country Store Convenience "Let Them Eat Key Lime Pie" Hope Town 366-0037 VHF 16 FRESH BREAD DAILY "Island Fever" A new CD or Tape by "The Barefoot Man" All new Calypso's and Reggae's like O.K...OJ. My Bahamian Girl Calypso Party Wanted Mon' and lots more! Available in Shops all over Abaco or write Barefoot Records, P.O. Box 1249, Cayman Islands e I d Night Accident Victim Is Flown To Hospital On December 24th, Christmas Eve, a few minutes after midnight, a van smashed through the fence into the yard %siJ Weather and other conditions will affect the tide. The predictions shown on this chart are based on the normal conditions that existed when NOAA/NOS and other agencies gathered the data. Times shown will be within a few minutes for the entire eastern Abaco area. Pelican Harbour is just inside North Bar Channel. of Robert Higgs, crashing into his bedroom wall where he and his wife were sleeping. The driver, Gwen Martin of Spring City, had to be freed from the vehicle since her foot was pinned by crushed sheet metal from the collision with the concrete block house. Ms. Martin was treated locally by Dr. Lundy, then flown on a night emergency medical flight into Nassau. The mini-van went through a chain link fence and crossed 85 feet through the yard before slamming into the house. A passenger, Eustice Penn of Spring City, was not injured. Mr. Higgs has subsequently placed a heavy steel barrier at the edge of his property to keep vehicles from reaching his house. This is one of 12 accidents that have occurred at this location and the fourth vehicle to go completely through the fence. One of the accidents smashed into a pick-up truck parked adjacent to the fence. The cause of this accident is under investigation by the police. The Abaconian Page 21 Manatees Are Seen in the Bahamas There have been several sightings of They could have migrated from Florida manatees in the Bahamas during the past where they are an endangered species. three months. The first sighting was at Their greatest threat is from boat Cat Island in October. Since then one propellers, but they can also be killed by was seen in Inagua but it apparently died. a collision with a boat hull or from However, one or perhaps two at Cat getting tangled in fishing lines. Island have been seen frequently. Manatees are large mammals which Nick Cripps, formerly of Marsh look like seals and can grow up to 13 Harbour Marina, is pleased that the feet in length and weigh several tons. manatee is there and feels it will be a These are friendly and gentle animals great tourist attraction if it stays. Mr. which live in the coastal areas of South Cripps is building a marina there. That America, the West Indies and in Florida. manatee is about seven feet long and the The Florida population is estimated to be estimated weight is 300 to 400 pounds, about 2,000 where they are protected No one knows where the manatee or because they are an endangered species. manatees came from but they are Manatees eat water plants and are believed to be West Indian Manatees. sometimes called sea cows. SARD' "We Bring the Service to You" S 0 0 PARTS, SALE & SBCE Ut V Secure Dry Storage 7y B Repairs, Sales, Service Si/ Factory Trained Technicians S /V Outboard Engines below U.S. prices * ICJIIM~~M VW Mobile Service Programme Half mile west of the Marsh Harbour traffic light Phone 809-367-2452 Fax 367-2354 By Boat: Follow the signs through the freight boat channel Tides Pelican Harbour 26* 23.0' N 76* 58.0' W February 1996 This graph is generated from NOAA/NOS data via software from Nautical Software, phone 503-579-1414. Suday Moday Tusday Wedaesday Thurday Friday Saturday 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 6 n 6 1<(EST) (Esn (ET) 6A03 t 724a 2 2w-12 f. 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Box AB 20745, Marsh Harbour Affordable, Reliable Easy to use Security Systems Burglary Fire 0 Hold-up Medical Local Monitoring Contact Stan Sawyer at 365-8198 Sacot #easueu o4 fttuat V~ 0* AmpI ---M o- ------------ ------------- -------------- -------------- ----------- ----- - - - - - - - - - I 1111 1PI III I Ol- ( 111111 It I MEWr.nmm I III! I I i L IIIJIIIHIIIIIII, n l lll L lllll imI IImn lIIIIII IIIIIIII MI IIlR M JHII lliff ftL vi I I j la mll ~ mn ln ~ nm l~, ~ w Ad ,Itf~Ullft~ad#UUTIIW#tlhi ~~ltnlUUfflrfBHmmcnlUlfnlllnfinhsrllftlln 7:11 January 1996 I In ......................... i ..: -.-. ........ ..... .. ..-.......i... 3 ..... .... 0( m .......... .g . Page 22 The Abaeonlan Quaint H.T. FROM Page 16 community that four door cars did not belong in a town representing the 1800s. Consequently, if Hope Town was attract- ing tourists because of its "quaint charm" and its "quaint charm" was lost because of vehicles running through town, then the decision makers of the 1970s had to choose between tourism or cars in town. They chose tourism because it was tour- ism that was feeding their families and it was tourism that was providing them the money to buy the cars in the first place. So rather than destroy their tourist indus- try and go back to outhouses and fishing, the community pulled together and had Parliament pass a law that reads: "Whereas section 9 of the Road Traf- fic and Speed Limit (Abaco) regulations section 43(2) of CH 204 of the Subsid- iary Laws of the Bahamas 1987 states that: No motor vehicle shall be allowed North of the Methodist Church in any part of the settlement of Hope Town in the district of Marsh Harbour." For years everyone abided by this law because they wanted to. In the late 1980s and early 1990s our tourist industry began to develop more rapidly. It because clear that if we were going to supply support services for our increased population, changes would have to be made with our "never drive January 1996 through town" policy. Realizing that certain business people simply must drive through town, the Hope Town Board of Works typed up a form and requested the participation of those individuals who had a legitimate reason to drive through town. They would approve the form based on the needs of each business and its relation to the support of our tourism industry. Businesses that were approved were approved only for a certain number of trips per day (usually two). I must congratulate the Board on their many long and hard hours of work. I under- stand that forming a unified opinion on this matter was very difficult. For most of 1995 traffic in town was not a problem. Most everyone who had been approved drove their vehicle for only the number of times they were approved. However, by the end of the year it appeared that things were getting out of control, again. The Board of Works met on January llth, 1996, with the Road Traffic Department and have decided that in an effort to protect of safety of children and the "quaint charm" of Hope Town, some enforcement tactics must take place. Two things are happening. One, any- one who has a need to drive through town must fill out a new form for 1996 approval. And two, everyone must stick to his approved number of trips or he will face a serious fine. Anyone seen violating these rules after February 1st, 1996, will face these fines. I hope that no one has to be fined because this will only create anger and bad feelings amongst us. So I hope that anyone who does drive through town will remember to be con- siderate of our children and our "quaint charm." We should all try to remember that without the "quaint charm," we could lose many of our visitors. We must also remember that if we lose our visi- tors, we will lose more than most people realize, including our cars. P.O. Box AB 20254 Marsh Harbour, Abaco Boat Parade A third annual Christmas parade of decorated boats was held in Marsh Harbour on December 21st. A total of 18 decorated boats participated. They circled the harbour several times allowing ample time to enjoy the decorative lights. Afterwards the community was treated to a display of fireworks purchased with part of the money raised from the entry fees and donations. The Christmas boat parade is a fund- raising event to benefit the Marsh Harbour Fire Brigade. Phone 809-367-2910 Bahamas Abaco Air Charter Service c From Abaco to all the Bahamas and Florida Twin Engine, Six Passenger Aircraft - Call 809-367-2266 367-2205 359-6357 AvGas & FAA Certified Mechanics 367-3256 P O Box 492, Marsh Harbour 1ie Office Full Office & Financial Management Services Bookkeeping Receivable Management Inventory Control Cash Flow Management T Comas uta one Consultant DOUG'S PLACE CD's & Tapes RCA & GE Televisions VCR's Portable Audios RC101 Satellite Systems, Descramblers D & S Shopping Plaza Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2672 National Marine Sales, Service & Marine Accessories Mercury & Mariner Certified Mechanic on Duty WAHOO BOATS W MIRRO CRAFT ALUMINUM BOATS Royce Sands, President Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2326 Additional Area Code for Chicago BaTelCo wishes to notify the public that effective January 1, 1996, the area code 847 will be introduced to complement the existing 708 area code in the American city of Chicago. Subscribers in the north and northwest suburbs will be serviced by this new 847 area code while customers in south suburban Cook County and most of the near-west Cook County suburbs will retain the existing 708 area code. Please ensure that you re-programme such services as Auto Dialers, Speed Dialing Lists, Call Forwarding and facsimile machines to reflect this change. Visit Our Showroom For a wide selection of household appliances Washers, Dryers, Stoves Refrigerators, Freezers Water Heaters, Airconditioners Amana, MAYTAG aloric Tappan Small Appliances by Hamilton Beach, Regal & Toastmaster Electrical and Appliance Sales & Service LAWRENCE ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. Don MacKay Blvd., Marsh Harbour Ph 367-2663 Fax 2673 The Abaconian Page 23 Local Gov't Resolves Local Problem A recent problem developed within Local Government. Building plans which are approved by the local community Boards of the central part of Abaco are referred for final approval to the Town Planning Board in Marsh Harbour. But there have been incidents where Marsh Harbour approved plans which were not previously approved by the first board. The Boards of Works in the various communities were not notified that these plans were approved. This caused bad feelings and distress. A joint meeting between the Hope Town Board and Town Planning in Marsh Harbour resulted in an understanding that Marsh Harbour must not pass any plans which do not have the signatures of the lower board. The boards must work together to function effectively, it was also decided that the boards must exchange notes summarizing their meetings to keep misunderstandings to a minimum. It was also brought out that plans which are passed in principle must not be assigned a building permit number. The board should merely pass it, allowing the builder to continue with design work and then submit detailed plans of his project for approval. Alton Lowe's Shells Are Featured on Stamps The Post Office is releasing a new on Bahamian birds. definitive issue of stamps which will feature sea shells of The Bahamas. A definitive set is one which remains on sale for five years. The current definitive set is There are sixteen stamps in a definitive issue. The new stamps are based on the paintings of Alton Lowe of Green Turtle Cay and will be released in July. The Outboard Shop A full line of Evinrude Motors and Parts in Stock FACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS DRY BOAT STORAGE Marsh Harbour 809-367-2703 VHF 16 FLOUR HOUSE BAKERY & CATERING SERVICE SDonuts, Danish & Bagels Cakes, Pies & Pastries / Bahamian & Foreign -y Breads Fruit Cake- Weddings & Parties Catered On the Marsh Harbour Waterfront beside Sharkee's Pizza 0 367-4233 TRIN Y Customs Brokerage & Transport Agency / Bradley Reckley Owner/Manager 16 Years Experience in the Customs Service Commercial & Personal ImportExport Documents Prepared Cruising Permits Extended After Hours and Weekend Problems Handled Hudson Building, Marsh Harbour, P.O. Box AB 20253 FAX & Phone 809-367-4297 After hours 367-3442 i Obituary Frienda 9 Family Evelyn Marie Hudson, 64, passed Anglican cemetery in Fox Town. away on January 11th in Nassau and the She is survived by her husband, Rev. funeral was held on January 17th in Haywood Swain; sons Daniel Sr., Nassau. Oswald Sr., Cedric, Fred, Eric, Calman, She is survived by her husband, Elvern, Elton and Wayne; daughters Gordon Hudson; daughters, Rosilyn Maryjane and Doris; three sisters Hudson Neely and Ruby Hudson Kerr; Miriam, Naomi and Leah; brother Elder sons, Rock G, Richard D. and Robert K Hartman Coopers Sr. and many many Hudson. other relatives and friends. Joanna McIntosh, 48, who had been Edith Strachan, 84, formerly of living in Nassau passed away and was Sandy Point, passed away in Nassau. The buried in Nassau. She was from Wood funeral was in Nassau. She is survived Cay and has many relatives on Abaco. by many relatives and friends on Abaco. Rosana Parker-Swain, 77, passed Frances Dorsett, 79, formerly of away on December 4th. The funeral was Abaco, passed away in Nassau and was on December 9th at the Zion Baptist buried there. She had many relatives on Church in Fox Town. Burial was in the Abaco. Dr. Spencer Full Dental Service Lets Keep Offers: Open 1st & 3rd Going: Cosmetics Friday thru Monday Extractions Crowns Dentures Brids of Each Month Parals Root Canals Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and Fillings A Graduate of Tufts University Boston, Massachusetts Bahamas Custom Brokers Imports & Exports Land or Sea Freight cleared at Marsh Harbour, Treasure Cay, and Green Turtle Cay Agents for M. V. State Challenge Gurth Roberts, Manager P O Box 468, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Phone 809-367-2333 or 367-2564, FAX 367-3136 Dedicated to the Abaco Communities from the children of Aldersgate Methodist Church Marsh Hiarbour, Abaco, Bahamas This New Year end aquael Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismss suspicion, and replace itwh rust... write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer En- Couoge youth, Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep promise. Fnd the time, Forgoa gudge. Forge an enemy. listen. Apoogze iyou were wrong. Tryto undetand. Floutenvy.Examineyou dem on others.Tnk fistofsomeone else. pprecate. Be nd; begentle. Lughaill, Laughaltlemore. Deseveconfidence. ke up arm t Dec complacency. press your grude, Gotochurch ome a strange Gddentheheart oachild, Tke wese in thebeutynd wnd er ofthe eah, your love Speak it again. Speak it still once again. Joy Archer; Ashley Archer, Jackie Clarke, Laurin Edwards, Racquel Smith, Brittney Archer, Kastico Nabbie, Stacy Roberts, Patrick Roberts, Rashad Smith, Edward Roberts, Whitley Russell, Grade Roberts, Chino Clarke, Charles Carey III, Conrad Riviera, Justin McDonald, Jamal Mdntosh, Dine Edwards, Ayanna Archer, Notice to Consumers in Spring City, Snake Cay & Casuarina Point The Water and Sewerage Corporation will begin installing meters in Spring City, Snake Cay and Casuarina Point beginning in February. Consumers in these areas are requested to contact Water and Sewerage about their requirements prior to work commencing. Failure to do so may result in some inconvenience. Consumers may contact us at 367-2995. Emergency Service The Corporation provides emergency service on weekends by use of telephone number 367-2995 which is checked twice daily. Consumers are asked to make use of this number should problems occur on weekends. Water and Sewerage Corporation Abaco Office Marsh Harbour I January 1996 I Page 24 The Abaconiam January 1996 Summer Regatta Is On Schedule The annual Regatta Time in Abaco Stuart, Florida, not just to enjoy the (RTIA) race series, celebrating its 21st races, but to enjoy Abaco's tranquil year, has announced the official dates for waters, the best parties of the year and the 1996 race series as follows: the hospitable Abaconians who create the July 4th Green Turtle Cay Race atmosphere that Regatta Time is famous July 6th Great Guana Cay Race for. July 8th Man-O-War Cay race The 21st Annual Regatta Time in July 10th Hope Town Race Abaco early registration fees for the July 12th Marsh Harbour Race entire five-race RTIA series is $180. The According to James Sarles, Marketing single race fee for Green Turtle Cay is Consultant and newest member of the $60 with each of the other two series Regatta Time in Abaco Committee, being $80 for those unable to participate "This year's event promises to attract in the entire series. many new racers and spectators based on Regatta Time in Abaco fleets will be our marketing efforts in the United broken down into RTIA and PHRF fleets States." Mr. Sarles went on to say, carrying full sails and spinnakers, "With the support we have been cruising boat fleets traditionally called receiving from the Out Island Promotion "Mother Tub Fleet" and Multi-hull fleets. Board, The Ministry of Tourism, and our Anyone wishing more information, or direct communication with Sailors and to register can contact Regatta Time in Yacht Clubs in the Florida area, the Abaco Committee. In the U.S. RITA, excitement for this year's event is already c/o Ken Batzer, 2410 N.E. 34th Court, building." Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064, 305- Regatta Time in Abaco is an annual 946-3467, Fax 305-785-9030 and in sailing festival that brings sailors and Abaco, RTIA, P.O. Box AB 20551, spectators to the Abacos to enjoy this Marsh Harbour, Abaco, 809-367-2677, annual event now celebrating its 21st Fax 809-367-3677. year of existence. The event has become Regatta Time in Abaco Committee has an annual ritual for many sailboats not finalized the party locations or lay ranging from sleek racing machines to day activities, but promises to comfy cruisers who have come from as communicate this calendar of events as far away as South Africa and as close as soon as it is available. and His Her Jeans Contemporary Fashions for Men and Women Marsh Harbour 367-2011 0,- &Trt oi &4,p rhd? Try BARLEY GREEN BARLEYGREEN contains at least 16 vitamins (many antioxidants), 23 minerals, 18 amino acids and numerous usable enzymes. It also has one of the most alkaline ph factors available in a food and contains large amounts of natural chlorophyll (the blood of the plant). "Obviously, a substance which is as effective against obesity and eczema as it is against heart disease and cancer, is either a miracle drug beyond belief, or no drug at all, but something which fosters the one true healing miracle the body's ability to cure itself." Dr. Yoshihide Hagiwara for more information CONTACT: Edwin & Rosalie Sands Phone 809-367-2450 home or 367-2011 work P.O. Box 20539, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, BAHAMAS For Sale by Bank of Nova Scotia BEACHFRONT COTTAGE Cooper's Town, Abaco Single storey wooden structure approx. 7,200 sq. ft. building comprised of two bedrooms, one bathroom, living/dining room, TV room & kitchen, Dimensions of building 26 ft. by 36 ft. Also on property is a building utilized as a shop /storage with dimensions of 18 ft. by 20 ft. and a wooden deck 64 ft by 9 ft. Repairs needed to same. HOUSE Sandy Point, Abaco Single storey wooden structure comprised of six bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, TV room, laundry and garage. Building approximately 2,723 sq. ft. HOUSE Cherokee Sound, Abaco Single storey wooden structure 1,414 sq. ft. comprised of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry/storage room, and pantry. Also on property is a wooden generator house/storage shed 16 ft. by 8 ft. DUPLEX Dundas Town, Abaco Single storey wooden structure with dimensions of 60 ft. by 30 ft. One unit 90% complete, other unit 70% complete. Both units comprised of two bedrooms, one bathroom and large living/dining/kitchen area. Covered porch 32 ft. by 7 ft. For more details, please contact Manager, Bank of Nova Scotia, Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Phone 809-367-2141 or Fax 367-2565 Disney Is Coming to Gorda Cay The Prime Minister announced that negotiations are almost complete between Disney and the government which would make an Adventure Island on Gorda Cay. This would be the destination of two 85,000 ton cruise ships presently under construction by the Disney company. Each ship will accommodate 2300 passengers and each ship will make two trips weekly to Gorda Cay. That means a total of 8,000 persons weekly may be visiting the Cay. The facility will have a large major permanent dock attached to the land and many water and land attractions for the passengers. The Disney company expects to employ 300 workers during the one year construction period. The Prime Minister expected that negotiations would be concluded by mid-January and that construction would begin later this year. They expect to finish the facility by the end of 1997 or beginning of 1998. This is an excellent employment opportunity for Abaco. And it will provide constant employment on a continuing basis. Gorda Cay is approximately eight miles northwest of Sandy Point and twelve miles south of Moore's Island. Businessman Questioned About Smuggled Beer On January 20th the Marsh Harbour Police and Customs officials received a tip about irregular activities at the Conch Inn. Upon investigation they searched a power boat, a Trumpy named Windrush and Customs seized 20 cases of beer and two cases of white and red wine. A prominent Marsh Harbour business man and one of his employees are being questioned in connection with this smuggling operation. At the time this paper went to press, no formal charges had been made. Due to misinformation the wrong boat, the Sharilyn, was unfortunately searched initially. Quality Seafood & Native Meat Market at Dormy Villa, Treasure Cay Conch Dog distributors for Abaco 0 5 & 10 Ib Family Packages Restaurant & Food Vendor Specials Seafood of All Kinds Specializing in Native Meats Wild Boar 0 Stew Beef 0 Mutton Sheep Tongue Pig Feet Fresh Pork 0 Pork Chops Chicken Wings Ham 0 Spare Ribs 0 Turkeys Whole Chickens Specials Every Week Free Delivery in the Treasure Cay Area Sun Card, Visa & Master Card accepted Call 3658078 Island Freigh I Island Freight and Supply Co. Eqmpped Io handle &0 lands of general treight tT SELL &DE1ILT.R WATER We also soe lurwindudg meraials deL veed to on t on Karen Albury Methode ALLoseph i.'I.r r 1.fl HIop. 7m t-LM SV.O.-d C..a & C.,a CV., lsie Albury Roland , C osephequ A licaeur Alcenat Ally Lafaite 7 S Fl,:bo.r Armo brist B. e rnad Lo A The following persons are asked to contact the National Insurance Board in Dundas Town as soon as possible: Karen Albury Methode Joseph Elsie Albury Roland Joseph Elicaeur AIcenat Ally Lafaite Garnet Archer Duveran Lebrun Flora Armbrister Bernard Lowe Lloyd Butler Javares McIntosh Fabian Cash Sean McKinney Jenny Cash Leroy McPhee Exzulia Charles Olive Miller Dominique Cox Frances Pinder Donna Darville Gillian Precey Isabella Deal Leonard Precey Norman Fox Gurney Roberts Gary Guerrier Theron Thompson Betty Hedden Joseph Tilus William Hutton Clebert Verdil Leon Joseph Lenora Williams THE NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD Dundas Town, Abaco Phone 367-2550 '400 Marsh H. Board of Works...at Work We attend most Board meetings in Marsh Harbour lookingfor information of general interest. Two to three hours will pass with mundane issues being discussed. We atteript to report some of the larger issues the boards are debating. The following were brought to the Board of Works attention in Marsh Harbour on December 14th, 1995. Board of Works members questioned whether they were getting value for the money being spent on the roadway cleaning contracts. For example, one contractor fulfills his obligation by spraying weed killer along the road sides, exchanging green weeds for dead weeds. The Board did not have this in mind when they issued the contract for cleaning the road verges. The Board members constantly single out Lernish Cornish as being the most conscientious and diligent person with regard to his contract obligations. The members debated better ways to award contracts, how to monitor the work, and whether all contracts should be awarded on a yearly basis since some of the work is more of a seasonal nature. Cemetery maintenance, for instance, requires more maintenance in the rainy season and may not require any work at all during prolonged droughts. No definite conclusions were reached. The Board was asked (by letter from government) for their opinion on the land being leased by Albury's Ferry for the ferry office & dock. Albury's Ferry wants to purchase this land to secure their investment in docks and buildings. The Board was neutral with some concern that it should remain as a ferry landing to serve Hope Town and Man-O- War and not be converted at some future date to another venture. Taxi drivers wrote asking for one or more security lights at the airport. There is a fair amount of activity there after dark with late flights in the winter. Lights for security and convenience would be a big asset. The Board made note of the request. They also noted that an earlier request to BEC about malfunctioning street lights has not been given any attention. The placement of street lights will be a specific board function under the new local government bill although members wondered how they are to get BEC to respond. Several months ago Lowell Albury gave the BEC management a comprehensive list of all bad lights in town, even including pole identification numbers. To date no repairs have been made. The Board will make another request to BEC. The members noted that the new BEC manager has Abaco roots and may be more inclined to pay attention to these details. New 18" Satellite Antenna Best Price in the Bahamas 150 Channels SI C Subscription Not Included S Inhouse & Field Service an all Satellite Units .-. '- all 367-2894 for more information Abaco Glass Company S' Widowglass .cut and installed PicturM fraamed"Iad. alted Screens made and repaired Commercial sta rea toU Installed & replied We mw sedl Yale whuind In Marsh HaBtur beside Waetern Anto 367-2442 Iraindl IParts Appliances & Appliance Parts Water Heaters, Lawn Mowers Plumbing, Auto Accessories Valspar paints & supplQes: At the Traffic Light in Marsh Harbour Mon Fri 9am -5 pm 367-4185 Sat 8 am Noon K & S Auto Service F*el '* Tires SOil Chauned Full Sevhaes Expert M Iem esu Credet kDrive & Doew .mKay Beu ewd M Iaru a beur Pitne 364726f peq *wy5, One/amI a The Abaeonian Peqe 25 January 1996 BEC Is Reviewing The The Moorings is having discussions with Bahamas Electricity Corporation concerning the demand charge which The Moorings pays monthly. The Moorings is the charter boat company which is located at Conch Inn Marina. The electric demand charge has recently been raised for them to an unacceptable amount. BEC was charging $2,600 monthly but increased it to $7,000 monthly in October. This charge is in addition to their normal electric bill. The Moorings felt this was an excessive amount and has asked BEC to reconsider. At this moment BEC is investigating the charge. The demand charge is a common practice of electric companies which penalizes heavy users of electricity. A special meter records the highest consumption throughout the year. BEC then uses this information to levy a demand charge on the user for the entire year. Their reasoning is that they are required to generate sufficient power to PALM BEACH AVIATION, INC. Since 1958 A Twin Commander is just a phone call away. 407-683-5400 Building 1500-C, Palm Beach Intl. Airport We're just minutes from restaurants on the harbour & walking deitance to grocery stores, shopping and fery docks LE leading to outer islands. You will check A into a spacious room with television, air E conditioning, cling fan, microwaveOTEL oven, small refrigerator and daly maid P. O. Box AB 20030 service. Call 809-387-3776 or FAX 367-4179 Marsh Harbour, Abaco LOWE'S PHARMACY Coca Cola Distributor Drugs & Cosmetics Fabrics & Lnens Sewing Notions Clothing Sodas HOTPOINT Appliances Furniture & Beds Don MacKay Boulevard, Marsh Harbour Phone 367-2667 UNITED ABACO SHIPPING COMPANY wneeky eiht between n W. Pan Bemch, NasrA & Masef Haraou Gwwer cwpo, 20 ft. contahm s 40,000 Ib. r#wfgevated ciacMy Specify M/V BIAK Leaves W. Palm Beach Wed. a. Nassau Thurm. & Marsh Hbour Fri. Sall Sunday for Nasau and Florida In Abaco call 809-367-2091, Fax 367-2235 or call on VHF Ch 16 P.O. Box AB 20737, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Located above B & D Marine at the Traffic Light In USA call Palm Beach Steamship Company at 407-844-5387 Warehouse A 2nd door, 158 E. Port Road, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Moorings Demand Fee provide that much electricity. They then charge the heavy users for that all year long when in reality the high consumption may only be for a small proportion of the year. The Moorings has charter boat operations world-wide and has only recently put one of their facilities on Abaco. They were at Treasure Cay for a year before moving their operation to Marsh Harbour. They now have 15 charter boats here and hope to increase their fleet. Additionally they manage the Conch Inn Marina and Hotel. The charters bring to this area more than 1,600 people annually. These people sail the waters of Abaco, visiting various town and enjoying the protected water which Abaco offers. If the BEC review upholds the decision to charge The Moorings the $7,000 monthly, The Moorings will be forced to move their operation to another location as they feel they cannot pay an additional $84,000 annually for power. 4. 4 ' Page 26 The Abacomlan January 1996 Raffle Winners Are Anounced The Cancer Society of the Bahamas, Abaco Branch is proud to announce the winners of their Christmas Raffle. The drawing was held at the Christmas Bazaar in Marsh Harbour on December Gold watch $200 Savings Accou Two Night Stay Pap/Prostate Exam Mammogram $500 Gift Certificate $100 Gift Certificate Radio/Tape Player Popcorn Machine Toaster Oven Black & Decker Dril Watch Kabana Jewelry 14 kt Gold Charm Silver Jewelry $50 Gift Certificate $50 Gift Certificate $50 Gift Certificate Lunch for Two Dinner for Two Lunch for Two Amanda Sawyer nt "Sunset" Dana Albury Chris Bethel S. Cooke Jack Albury Sara Pearce Angie Roberts Christopher Albury Tavia Dean 1 Mindy Sands Judy Key Joan Pinder Inez Knowles Haley Albury Curtis Edgecombe Cecil Forbes Barbara Smith Lynden Farrington Andrea Albury Jade Thompson Agriculture FROM Page 17 round production? The Southern islands lack fresh water but they are warm all year and they tend to have hills to act as wind barriers. What is being done to encourage Bahamians to actively take up agricultural enterprises? Land, which is always an issue, still seems to be a stumbling block. Banks will not award loans on leased Crown Land (lack of title). Why won't the Bahamas initiate an Homesteading equivalent to allow Bahamians access to real wealth? All wealth ultimately derives from Primary Production. The Department of Agriculture has no money. So why don't we alter present methods of public disbursement to allow for example The Department of Agriculture direct access to funds derived from agricultural excises, to be used for extension and educational services. Also allow for a true floating tariff to exist on value of food imports against local production levels. Where is the system of standards for quality, sizing, freshness and value on agricultural commodities? Where is the systematic use of crop scouting in the islands for crop forecasting and pest/disease information? These are areas in which the Department of Agriculture should be. most aggressive. I could go on and on and on. But these examples have only been put forward to demonstrate how much needs to be done in this country before we can even begin to think about self sufficiency and pride from the soil. In a nutshell the banana issue only demonstrates the problems inherent in agricultural development in this country; VIZ NO PLANNING NO FOLLOW THROUGH NO MOTIVATION NO EXPERTISE We need * Extension services and educational programmes * Technical assistance from the Department of Agriculture * A well defined production base * A well defined distribution and processing base * A well defined marketing base * A strong FIXED system of standards and Controls * Access to arable crown land viz. pine yard land systems We don't need * Continued idle rhetoric * More promises and grandiose pie-in- the-sky projects * Continued overload of red tape and bottle necks. * An ineffective bureaucracy The way I see this seemingly undemocratic decision by the Minister of Agriculture is that he has opened Pandora's Box (albeit unwittingly) and now will have to deal with the horde of demons thus unleashed. I hope his farm boots are in good condition, because he will be needing them. Classified Advertisements Houses and Land Buy or Rent PROPERTY & HOUSES FOR SALE LIVE YOUR DREAM ....AT GREAT IDI ABACO [I I C L U B I Enjoy the lifestyle you deserve: *Waterfront lots *Vacation home *Private boat slips *Pools/Tennis Courts *Card access entry oGourmet dining oProperty management avail. Call 809-367-4151 or Fax 4152 BOATER'S DREAM house, 3 bed, 3 bath, completely renovated, new roof & panoramic sea views, lovely tropical gardens, anxious to sell or rent. Call Ritchie or Wendy Sawyer 367-2991 office or 367-2031 home Land & Sea Brokerage -"- COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL "Serving the Abacos with your Real Estate Needs" Homes Apts. 0 Rentals 0 Acreage Patricia & Simon Bethell, P.O.Box AB 20179, Marsh Harbour, Abaco Office & Fax phone 809-367-3276 Evenings 809-367-2789 LUBBERS QUARTERS REALTY GUANA CAY Acre on bayside with 200 ft + of waterfront. Protected cove for boat. In Dolphin Beach Subdivision with all utilities in. $100,000 LUBBERS QUARTERS Acre and a half on east side with deep water. Over 100 ft of water frontage. $80,000 SUGAR LOAF CAY Two and a half acres facing Eastern Shores. Protected from wind. 300 ft of waterfront. Highest hill on Sugar Loaf Cay. $250,000 LITTLE HARBOUR Lots on 80 ft high hill overlooking ocean and harbour, access to water. $60,000. Call Victor at 809-367-2749 or Fax at 809-367-2748 New Land Realty P O Box AB 20162 Marsh Harbour, Abaco HOMES M. Harbour 2 bed/2bath furnished$285,000 Hilltop Marsh Harbour 2 bed/2 bath plus apt. on 1 acre land, great view $610,000 LOTS Marsh Harbour inland 2 lots both $150,000 Hope Town near ocean, 1 lot $57,000 Sand Banks near Treasure Cay 10 acres waterfront $250,000 Offering personalized service Call Anna 367-3287 Fax 809-367-3043 70 ACRES for SALE off Turtle Rocks, 1800 ft waterfront. For information call 367-4117 or 367-4022 Come Find The Treasure in Treasure Cay LUXURY Fully equipped 2 bed/2 bath condo. Finest rental property in Treasure Cay, right on the beach. Rent directly from the owners. Phone or Fax 809-365-8514 Man-O-War Real Estate SMALL LOTS and large tracts of land available. Some with houses and docks. Contact Haziel L. Albury, J.P., Man-O-War Cay, Abaco. Tel. 809-365-6178, 809-365- 6090 or Fax 809-365-6159 LEISURE LEE 2.4 Acre Point w/seven unit town house. Contact Florence Roberts at 809- 327-8297, 359-6023, Fax 809-325-1076 HOUSE 1 bed/I bath, living & kitchen area, front deck, screened back porch, approx 2 acres, 1 % mi. from Cherokee, 4 kw gener- ator, cistern & well. 367-4597 or 2472 SAND BANKS 10 Acres 500' waterfront x 900' deep. Road cleared, 30 x 34 ware- house, coconut & fruit trees. 809-365-8198 LARGE FURNISHED 4/4 house on Treasure Cay canal, Buy or rent, Call 407-495-5443 JOE BOOKIE'S BAY Waterfront Lot 4.5 acres, financing possible $30,000 GREEN TURTLE ESTATES 10,000 sq ft interior lot $25,000 CASUARINA POINT canal lot $20,000 HOPE TOWN POINT Large lot, close to the sea $35,000 LEISURE LEE 3 canal lots -Specia$75,000 GREAT SAYLE CAY 380 acres GUANA CAY Southern end, sea to sea 4 acres $360,000 Phone 809-325-1950 or 328-8927 Pinder's Real Estate Great Guana Cay, Abaco, "The Unspoiled Island" Over 200 lots starting at $25,000, also acreage, oceanfront, hilltop and bayside lots Pinder's Cottages, 2 & 3 bedroom, $650 to $700 weekly. A summer special of $350 per week per person includes 0 one day fishing & diving 0 One day snorkeling & island hopping boat & guide 0 all equipment included 0 6 to 30 people ***** Great Guana Cay waterfront houses built in under 3 mo starting at $165,000 includes lot, about 1000 sq ft house with 2 bedroom, 2 bath, deck, porch & 12,000 gal cistern, Call Edmund or Chore Pinder at 367-2207 or CHERE B on VHF Ch 16 FREE OCEAN FRONT Lots, % acre, paved road, electric & water, telephone, large trees. Complete home (1000 sq ft) within 12 months, receive complimentary deed. Owner will subordinate land for bridging loan. Tom Roberts 809-322-4782 or Abaco 367-4077 2.5 ACRES beyond SHELL depot in Murphy Town. Willing to subdivide, Call 367-2553 MAN-O-WAR 3 bed 1 bath block house, furnished, porch, close to ocean, large cis- tern, $90,000. 367-3650 days, 367-2446 ev. SCOTLAND CAY Coconut Creek Marina Lot, 60' slip $110,000, Terms Avail. Call Don Copeland 407-244-3206 or 546-8263 BOOKIES BEACH House I mile south of Little Harbour, 2 bed with loft, cement block const, partially furnished, very private, beautiful beach, panoramic ocean view over the renown boilers, known for fishing and diving. Tastefully landscaped, 2+acres to the beach. Price $295,000 net U.S. Contact VHF 16 'Palm Ridge' or 'Cherokee Radio.' Ph. 809-366-2001, Fax 809-366-2250 TREASURE CAY off Windward Bch, 3 bed 2 bath, furnished, large patio, Call 809-365- 8198 TREE HOUSE unique 2 bed/2 bath home located in beautiful Little Harbour -an Artists Community- $230,000 US Call 809-359-6649 12 Noon 1 p.m. BAHAMA PALM SHORES 1 bed/i bath, liveable, needs finish work, 7 KW generator, good elevation, short walk to beach. $55,000 Call 367-3728 WATERFRONT LOT 7 ft. depth low tide. Also ocean front lot with private beach, over 1 acre, electricity and unlimited fresh water. Tom Roberts 367-4077 Private SCOTLAND CAY Airstrip BEACHFRONT HOME 2200 sq.ft. Furnished 3BR/3B plus Guest Cottage MARINA LOT 1/2 acre, 60' slip at dock Price Reduced and Negotable Owner Financing Make offer 413-259-1806 Phone/Fax 809-332-2049 MAN-O-WAR Large quiet wooded lots with private path to fine beach, all with underground elect. Some with private path to harbour and dock location. Harcourt Thompson, M-O-W Cay (809) 365-6060 WATERFRONT LOT 10 minutes from Treasure Cay airport, Elec & water, covered with large trees, $35,000. House and ocean front lot under $100,000, Call 367-4077 RENTAL HOUSES & APARTMENTS RENT MATT LOWES Cay, only one house, sleeps 10, lots of porches and decks, 50 acre island, 5 beaches, 2 acre fruit lot, protected boat basin, 10 minutes from Marsh Harbour in Abaco Sound, 24 ft Boston Whaler op- tional, Call 809-367-2677 or FAX 367-3677 RENT or BUY 2 bed/2 bath, air cond. on canal lot at Leisure Lee, beach access, Call 367-2719 HILL TOP APARTMENTS Clean, bright, two bedroom, one bath, w/ central A/C, Laundry room adjacent, Tastefully furnished, ceramic kitchen, must see. Call Brenda at 365-6072 BEACH FRONT House Scotland Cay, 3Br/3B $1100/wk 4pers +$200 wk. ea. add'l 413-259-1806 Phone/Fax 809-332-2049 HOPE TOWN Turtle Hill ocean view 4 cottages, 2 bed 2 bath, all with kitchens, air conditioned, pool, private access to beach, includes golf cart, Call 809-366-0053 Security/Messenger Needed Commercial bank requires the service of a gentleman between the ages of 40 55 to fill the position of Security/Messenger. The starting salary offered is $12,000 per annum. Address all replies to: The Manager P.O. Box AB 20582 Marsh Harbour, Abaco . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..- - - --. -. --I - ------------------------ w- as _.. I iLu; r Jinny & Mac McAleer Genealogists for the Wyannie Malone Historical Museum The Wyannie Malone Museum is recording the descendants of the early Loyalist settlers of Hope Town, which in fact means the early settlers of Abaco. Wyannie Malone, for example, was reportedly in the Little Harbour area before she arrived in Hope Town. Pappie Ben Albury of Harbour Island who first settled Man-O-War was possibly the son of Old John Albury of Harbour Island, an early settler of Hope Town. Ridley Pinder was an American Loyalist and his name appears twice in the list of Loyalists in Bethell's Early Settlers of the Bahamas. Cherokee Sound tradition has a Ridley Pinder among the first settlers there. He was granted land there for his services during the American Revolution. A Ridley Pinder who was born before 1764 married the widow Deborah Pratt on the 31st of May 1784 in Christ Church, Nassau. Another Ridley Pinder who was born before 1786 married an unknown Sarah about 1800. A third Ridley Pinder who was born before 1790 married a Sarah Higgs. One of these Ridley's was probably among the first settlers of Cherokee Sound. Roots, Branches and Twigs January 1996 Between 1803 and 1871 twelve Ridley Pinders were born to Cherokee Sound parents, but to date we have not been able to make the connections to known ancestors of the many Cherokee families who know they descended from the first Ridley. Can anyone help us make the connections? Museum Notes The museum is now open from 10:30 - 12:30 Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday are by appointment. Call 366- 0107. Heritage Day 1996 will be Friday the 8th of March 1996, not Saturday as previously announced. Readers' Inquiries ABACO KARATE ACADEMY NIEI 0O JU-RYU For Students of All Ages Classes Saturday 1:00 2:00 pm A \Monday & Wednesday 5:30 6:30 pm Sensi Churton Toote 3rd Don Phone 367-3101 P.O. Box AB 20274 Marsh Harbour Abaco, Bahamas CARIBBEAN CONSTRUCTORS LTD. Concrete Blocks in many popular sizes & shapes Li Eia Crushed Rock, Sand, Quarry & Cracker Dust Hoses & Hydraulic Fittings We hamv been serinm Abe fo r ovr 30 years Monday Friday 7 am 4 pm East of the airport roundabout at the foot of the quarry hill / PO Box AB 20403, Marsh Harbour Call 367-2502 --------------------- Classified Advertisements Miscellaneous, Household, and Boats CLASSIFIED RATES One issue Minimum 3 Lines for $5.00 Picture and 4 lines only $25.00 We will take the photo in the Marsh Harbour area. Additional lines at $1.50 per line. Display classified $12 per column inch Call 809-367-2677 or FAX 367-3677 was COMMERCIAL SERVICES PAINTING, Interior & Exterior Pressure Cleaning & Mildew removal Water- proofing Roofing Rotten wood replaced Leroy Tucker, Marsh Harbour, 367-3849 SPECIALTY ADVERTISING Pens, caps, labels, T-shirts, calendars, key chains, desk items, etc. Printing. Call Miriam Sowers, Scher & Alvarez. Phone 305-553-6202 FAX 305-553-4024 COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN Specializing in vertical blinds, mini & wood blinds, pleated shades. Sales & Service. Call 367-2091 or 2031 If you need fast and reliable service for all your architectural needs, give Paul Curry a call at 367-3380 or 367-2488. He's one of the best in the business. If you can't get to him, he wil come to you. HELP WANTED NEED Experienced help for the following: waiter/waitress, Cook, Maid. Housing provided on Guana Cay. Call 367-3590. MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 45 KW GE GENERATOR with 3-53 Detroit Diesel, Low hours, needs control panel. $2500 OBO, Call 367-2700 Buying? Selling? Need Qualified Help? Want more Business? A low cost ad like this can bring fast results. Call 367-2677 or Fax 3677 BOATS & MARE ITEMS for SALE 3 PERSON ACHILLES Dinghy with 2.2 Mercury outboard, oars & storage bag, excellent condition, Treasure Cay 365-8264 AMF FORCE FIVE (racing class Sunfish), hardly used, $500 Treasure Cay, Call 359-6115 17 Ft STARCRAFT fiberglass, 65HP second. Mercury, trailer, storage cover, new uphol. carpet & steering cables, Excel. cond. $3490 or best reasonable offer, T Cay 365-8053 .IWC _- .*'t!".,-:*,*I.iss 20 Ft AQUASPORT CCP, Center Console, Deep V model, 70 Gal gas tank, 140 HP Evinrude engiqp, $6,000 or boat only $4,500. Call 809-366-0282 or Fax 366-0281 21 FT CONVERTED SAILBOAT Solid Hull, New paint, Draws 2'6" w/Swing keel up, New Suzuki 9.9 outboard, 2 six gal. gas cans, New sun cover, Anchor, chain & 100 ft. line, nav. & anchor lights, ladder. Duty Pd, $3,500 ONO, See at Abaco Outboard Engines or call 367-2503 from 5 9 pm 23 Ft SLOOP, Sharp, fiberglass day-sailer, double ender, roller jib, keel/centerboard combination, 18" draft min., large cockpit, small cuddy, fully equipped, 6 HP Yamaha outboard in well, Duty Pd, $15,000, See Craig at Lighthouse Marina, Hope Town or -call 366-0154 25 FT FIBERGLASS Boat, 160 HP turbo diesel, Bimini top w/stainless frame, 80 gal fuel tank, Trim tabs, Call 366-0090 from 7- 8am or evenings best 33 Ft NEWPORT, lovely sailing sloop in great shape.. great price too! Call Evans at ABC Charters, Hope Town or call 809-947- 2192 for more information. 35 Ft MORGAN sloop, center board, fridge, diesel, sleeps 6, Avon dinghy, new rigging, good canvas, 2 Biminis, duty pd, $22,000 obo, 150 HP Evinrude, terrific power, $800 obo Call Toad Hall, Hope Town, 366-0291 42 Ft ALUMINUM Fishing/Crawfishing boat, 5000 lb freezer, New twin 3208 Cat engines, 250 Hrs, 8 KW Northern Lights gen, stabilizers, Call 367-3036 or 367-3234 ,1.., .. I, .,fC""" .r , 43 Ft PEARSON Trawler, Fiberglass, w/bridge & dual controls, twin 165 HP Perkins Turbos, 8KW Onan generator, fully equipped w/radar, 2 depth finders, VHF, Fully air conditioned w/3 separate zones, Sleeps 8 in 4 separate cabins, 2 heads, 1 w/shower, Galley has range w/oven, refrig, 5 cu ft freezer, Ideally equipped for cruising and live aboard, including kitchenware & linens. Avon dinghy w/3.3HP Johnson. registered in US and Bahamas, Duty Paid. Owner selling extremely well maintained SOUTHERN PRINCESS due to age and health, a real bargain at $65,000. Call G.W. Mapp at 804-787-2424 to see boat at Abaco Yacht Services at Green Turtle Cay. FOR SALE USED BOATS & MOTORS Call Stafford at 809-365-0023 for details Boats for Charter "BUGS", a fully equipped, 1995, 23 foot Parker Marine, deep vee, walk around, pocket sport fishing boat, powered by a Johnson 225 HP OceanRunner outboard motor. Owned and operated by The ABC Boat Company, Inc., Aspen, Colorado. Available for bareboat charter and approved for offshore use in the Hope Town area of the Bahamas. For information and application call (303) 925-9236. Local agent Sea Horse Rnat Rentals (8091 367-2513. 366-0023 The Abaeonian Page 27 If you have questions about your ancestors, send them with a self addressed #10 (legal size) envelope to the Wyannie Malone Museum, Hope Town. There is no charge for this service, and we will publish questions and answers of general interest. Question: I once heard that a Ben Tink was my ancestor. Was he a Malone? CA.M. Answer: "Ben Tink" was Benjamin Roberts born about 1836. He was the father of your GGGGrandmother Susannah Roberts who married Obadiah Malone. Obadiah was one of Wyannie Malone's GGGrandchildren. You are a ninth generation descendant of the widow Wyannie. Cai & Trucs for S.1e 1986 GRAND AM Excellent condition, Call 367-4613 MITSUBSHI 1986 Mighty Max Pickup, manual, good condition, economical, duty pd licensed to Aug, $5900 o.b.o. Call 366-2053 LOOK! 1986 Toyota Cressida, A/C, P/W, P/S, sun- roof. Must sell. $3.000. 367-4732. 367-4380 At 1993 E-Z GO Big foot conversion golf carts totally reconditioned, gas or elec, delivered to Marsh Harbour, Duty Pd. $5,995 Call Tommy Roberts 367-2207 or VHF Seafood 1993 CLUB CAR New condition, Gas or Elec. Delivered in Marsh Harbour, Duty Pd. $4,995. Call Tommy Roberts 367-2207 or Guana Cay on VHF SEAFOOD _> Page 28 The Abaconian January 1996 Insurance is a Promise With a commitment to pay when disaster strikes. For an insurance company that means having the long-term stability to be here when our policy holders need us and having the strength to meet your claims. H Iii" was here in August 1992 when Hurricane Andrew wreaked havoc throughout The Bahamas and we paid out over $20 million in property and marine insurance claims. In fact, the ,,, ,,,,,,lt. b .4,I . S has been around since 1710 and has been represented in The Bahamas for almost 200 years. With a world wide premium income of over $6 billion and financial assets under their management of over $37 billiori, L promises its Abaco policy holders superior financial security, and claims paying ability. Through their EXCLUSIVE AGENT in Abaco ABACO INSURANCE AGENCY Abaco Insurance Agency has been committed EXCL USIVEL Y to Abaco since 1984. Our knowledgeable staff has over 31 years experience in all types of insurance, including general, life and health. We can provide you with the best security and service under all of the following policies: Homeowners Permanent Life Motor Term Life Commercial Motor Individual Health Commercial Fire & Theft Family Health Liability & Loss of Profits Group Health Marine Hull & Liability Disability Marine Cargo Personal Accident For a free quote on all your insurance coverages contact: Ginnie Daron or Cina at 809-367-2549 or Fax 367-3075 Abaco Insurance Agency Stratton Drive P.O. Box AB 20404, Marsh Harbour, Abaco |