The Placencia Breeze
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BATTLE OF THE DRUMS
Seine Bight's 2015-2016 back-to-back champions, Lirahuyu Seinbedi, say they are ready to reclaim their title in Punta Gorda Town on Saturday, Nov. 17. ... pg. 21.
"We do it because we love it [...] to keep our culture alive." - Ronnel Thomas, band leader
Photos by: ALEXANDER SMITH/ BELIZE TOURISM BOARD (BTB)
Royisha Mena, 15, is Miss Garifuna Seine Bight 2018-2019! Congratulations!
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Thank you for picking up your FREE copy of THE PLACENCIA BREEZE! PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1,500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR IN CHIEF & LAYOUT DESIGNER: Jolie Pollard, pollard.jolie@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHERS: Marion and Ed Carr of Muzamanzie Photographs muzamanzie@gmail.com ADVERTISING OFFICERS: Shanice Westby, director@placencia.com Natasha Eiley, accounts@placencia.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing, Belize City, Belize The Placencia Breeze The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523- 4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Jodie Yearwood Leslie, Chairperson Salvador Zabaneh Elysia Dial Arreini Palacio Morganr Wendy Lemus Gillian Zabaneh Shelly Pollard Christopher Rothing
INSIDE
RIP Miss B: The Point Loses a Legend ... pg. 5 Six Teams Walk Away with Cash Prizes at 20th Annual Placencia BTIA Saltwater Fishing Tournament ... pg. 7
NOVEMBER 2018 A Home Victory, First-Runner-Up Win and Pro Competition in Cuba call for a Drink from Placencia's Star Bartender Nancy Aguilar ... pg. 13 Placencia Goes Extra for Halloween and Wild for Carnival ... pg. 19 PHS and CRC Join Forces for Animal Welfare ... pg. 20
Placencia Activist Finds Fuel for Her Cause at Youth Conference in London ... pg. 9
Seine Bight Running Club Update ... pg. 20
Seine Bight's Lirahuyu Seinbedi Determined to Reclaim Battle of the Drums Championship Title ... pg. 10
Inaugural Splash Marathon and Relay Half Marathon a Success ... pg. 21
In Memoriam: Shearn Murphy Westby and Alden Westby, Jr. ... pg. 11
Rotary Club Updates ... pg. 26
Croc Corner ... pg. 11 Fragments of Hope Initiates Exchange with Mexico's Reef Experts ... pg. 12 Over 300 Lionfish Speared in Second FoH Roundup ... pg. 12 From the Fire Hearth: Move Over Spinach and Kale; Chaya's the Real Superfood ... pg. 13
December Marathon and Half Marathon to Support More Scholarships for Youth ... pg. 28 Devin Guzman Joins Seine Bight Running Club Crew of Coaches ... pg. 28 Community Contacts & Info ... pg. 30 Peninsula Happenings ... pg. 31
PHS Hosting Mad Hatter Fundraiser at Turtle Inn By PATRICIA CELENZA PHS Press Officer Placencia Humane Society placibr@btl.net
The Placencia Humane Society is putting "mad" in its first ever "Mad Hatter Tea Party" on Nov. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Turtle Inn. Mimosas, elegant finger foods and even a live auctioneer all await you at the themedevent inspired by Lewis Carrol's infamous character in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Bid on some of the wildest services and items you could ever dream of! Want to spend some time away on a private caye? Bid on it! BZ $75 gets you in on the excitement. Limited seating, so please do not miss out. Call Mandy at 637-8677 or email info@placenciahumanesociety.org to pur- shape, materials you want chase tickets and secure let your mind go crazy! PHS your reservation. will auction off your trees! It's not a contest, just a fun Plan ahead for another fun way to get you involved in fundraiser in December! raising funds. Call 604-8676 to learn more about how you PHS is ringing in Christmas can show off your Christmas a little early this year with tree talents! its first ever "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree" auction We love volunteers! to be held at the Laru Beya Resort, from 4 to 7 p.m. You If you are interested in volmake the tree, whatever size, unteering at a vet clinic
or fostering a rescued animal, please call 604-8676 to speak to a real person. Do you live far away, but want to provide crucial financial support to keep PHS' diverse programs going? Click on the Pay/Pal button at www.placenciahumanesociety.org. Keep current by liking our page on Facebook! Thank you!â–Ş
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RIP Miss B: The Point Loses a Legend By MONIQUE ANDRES Daughter of Brenda Muschamp Bernard
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iss B was a vibrant soul, one who lit up the room whenever she entered, right up until she became less able to get around. She was full of joy and always eager to help out anyone no matter what the problem was. Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard was the sixth child of Celia Muschamp and Gerald Bernard. She was born and raised in beautiful Placencia where she attended St. John’s Anglican Memorial Primary School. Passionate about cooking from a young age she used to prepare meals for herself. Thereafter she started cooking with a friend Deborah McKain better known as “Debbie” with whom she opened “Brenda’s Café" in the Bakadeer area of Placencia. It quickly became known as one of the best spots
in the village for good food, and Brenda made a strong name for herself as a cook who knew what she was doing. At Brenda's Cafe the tourists in the village were able to have coffee and breakfast and through her ambitious spirit, she later built her very own landmark, “Brenda’s Caribbean Cooking” where she showed her true passion for the kitchen and love Brenda Muschamp Bernard proudly shows off a plate of for people.
the Peninsula by the seashore near the popular "Fish Board" meeting spot and continued her legacy. A few years later she met Tom Pierce who stood by her side through it all! Until her days became fewer he was right by her side. A true angel I must say. Words cannot express the love and gratitude the family has for Tom.
A local icon, they will make mention of her in books, local folklore and stories for years and perhaps generations to come. - Monique Andres
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Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard is predeceased by her father Gerald Bernard and sisters, Irene and Maurene Bernard.
She is survived by her mother, Celia Muschamp; daughters, Delice Pinkard and Monique Andres; grandchildren, Karlton Wagner and Kevion Andres; sisters, Therese Bernard, Merlene Bernard, A local icon, they Annamae Ferguson, Marva her beloved Kriol food prepared at the legendary "Bren- will make mention Young, Charlotte Fuller and Her energy drew da's Caribbean Cooking" located along the seashore at of her in books, Marlet Curtis; one brother, Denton Bernard and her people from all the southern end of the Placencia Road. (Photo by: PAM SCHULER) local folklore and common law husband,Tom walks of life into stories for years her restaurant, that even her mother felt the and perhaps generations to Pierce. Brenda is also sureven the famous award-win- need to say something to her come. She touched every- vived by a host of niecning Trinidadian singer, at times. Nevertheless, she one’s life one way or the es, nephews, relatives and “Calypso Rose” came to never gave up on her dreams. other, and she shall never be friends. meet the famous Brenda. As In 2000, she changed the lo- forgotten. It takes a singular we all know, her entertain- cation of her business, mov- kind of personal courage to May her soul rest in peace ment was always over the top ing to the southern end of live as she lived. and rise in glory! ▪
Brenda Rosalee Muschamp Bernard Jan. 21, 1965 to Oct. 4, 2018
Brenda poses with a customer in front of her colorful eatery. (Photo by: BRENDA GARROD)
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Six Teams Walk Away with Cash Prizes at 20 th Annual Placencia BTIA Saltwater Fishing Tournament
Martin Westby and Darnell Leslie of "Fish Frenzy" collect the Gladden Private Island BZ$1.5K Grand Slam cash prize. Leslie also captured the Captain Jak's "Largest Jack" BZ$700 prize.
"Fish On" won the big Insurance Corporation of Belize (ICB) "Best Boat" cash prize of BZ$4K. The team also raked in the Yoli's Bar "Largest fish caught by a female angler" prize and the MnM Hardware & Service Station "Largest barracuda caught by a junior angler" prize. Photos & Story by: ED and MARION CARR/MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHS Scores compiled by: PLACENCIA BTIA STAFF, SHANICE WESTBY, NATASHA EILEY and VOLUNTEERS, MARION CARR and ELYSIA DIAL with the assistance of TOURNAMENT MARSHALLS JACK and PATU YOUNG and STEVE CHRISTENSEN Event organized by: PLACENCIA BTIA STAFF
Each taking off with a BZ$150 donation of fuel from Thunderbirds Marina, a total of 11 boats left each day at dawn for the weekend tournament. It was a tough
one for some with only five boats returning with qualifying fish on day one and four on day two. A few who missed the strict return deadline were disqualified, with
Dwayne Flowers of Team "Hammer" collects the Tarpon Caye Lodge "Largest Barracuda" cash prize of BZ$700. Matt of "Trifecta" collects the R&B Construction Co. Ltd & Hobbs Microbrew "Largest Extraordinary Fish" cash prize of BZ$700.
one boat reportedly suffering from engine trouble. Nevertheless, the teams who made the cut, walked away with
Jeremy of "Bad Tide Too" collects the Barefoot Bar BZ$700 prize for the Largest Kingfish.
big smiles and attractive cash prizes. See September Fishing Tournament on page 25
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Placencia Activist Finds Fuel for Her Cause at Youth Conference in London
Placencia Represented Among Belize's Best Placencia Village Council Chairlady Ilsa Villanueva won the Belize Tourism Board's (BTB) Minister's Award at their annual gala held in Belize City in October honoring leaders in the industry.
Monique Vernon presents her work in Placencia on reef conservation to global attendees at the two-week World Merit 360 conference in London. By JOLIE POLLARD Editor in Chief The Placencia Breeze pollard.jolie@gmail.com
As the daughter of a lifelong fisherman, 24-year-old Monique Vernon has known the waters of southern Belize since she was a baby. “My dad used to take us everywhere on the water […] If I wasn’t at the cayes, I was on the beach or you’d find me in a tree.” Vernon, who now works as the outreach officer for coral restoration non-profit, Fragments of Hope, says as she grew older she learned that she could no longer take the wonders of the environment that were a marvel to her as a child for granted.
Goals that address global challenges including climate and environmental degradation. The student’s experience made such an impression on Vernon that she kept the opportunity on her radar. Just out of college and working as the office manager at the Peninsula International Academy, Vernon successfully applied in 2016, but was discouraged by the fundraising effort she would need to take on to participate. The 10-month studies also required attending a two-week conference in the Phillipines. Knowing that she couldn’t give up on the educational opportunity that felt like the right match for her, she applied again and put her fears of fundraising aside. By November 2017 she was accepted again and with the support of many people who believed in her vision, in August 2018, she was on her way to London.
Unlike other categories that call for nominations from the public, this award is given at the Minister of Tourism's discretion. This was a first win for Placencia.
Chabil Mar's Nikita Young won the BTB's Frontline Person of the Year Award, a third for the luxury resort. (Natalie Ranguy won in 2012 and Althea Schable won in 2011.)
Placencia Village hotel pioneer Mrs. Lydia Villanueva of Lydia's Guesthouse (founded in 1990) was one of 15 Belizeans presented the prestigious Meritorious Award by Governor General Sir Colville Young at the Tribute to Belizean Patriot's Award Ceremony in September, recognizing her longstanding and impactful contributions to public service in Belize.
This path led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the University of Belize in natural resource management. It was during her studies that she Vernon started her new job with learned from a fellow student about Fragments of Hope in (FoH) in May the World Merit 360 program – a call to action concerning the 17 United See MONIQUE AT WORLD MERIT 360 Nations Sustainable Development on page 10
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Seine Bight's Lirahuyu Seinbeidi Determined to Reclaim Battle of the Drums Championship Title By JOLIE POLLARD Editor in Chief The Placencia Breeze pollard.jolie@gmail.com
Devin Guzman, Jarrid Flores, Jarmil Ramirez and Steve Maximo. According to 19-year-old band leader, Ronnel Thomas, who graduated from Independence High School in May and has joined a few others in the village on a fundraising campaign to finance their sixth form (junior college) education, they have been practicing every single day during the month leading up to the event from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m..
Talk to some people in Seine Bight, and they’ll tell you that the only reason Lirahuyu Seinbedi didn’t capture first prize in last year’s Battle of the Drums is because, well, “They can’t make them win EVERY year.” The 2015-2016 back-to-back champions are hoping that after serving their third-place sentence in 2017, they Their driving force to compete is can come home with the champion- the same that keeps the Battle of the Drums going: a burning desire to ship title again this year. promote and preserve their Garifuna When not witnessing their spellbind- culture. “We do it because we love ing presentation at the Battle of the it, and we want our young kids to Drums, people on the Peninsula can learn and keep our culture alive,” see the young men performing at says Thomas, speaking in the voice weddings, wakes and birthday par- of someone beyond his teen years. ties, but their show at the Battle of “We want our younger villagers to the Drums is not one to be missed, as know that our culture is here, and we hours and hours of dedicated practice need it to uplift our language. These bring a fierce presence like no other kids nowadays, they don’t know what the words mean anymore. We
Monique at World Merit 360
world [...] None of this would have happened for me if I didn't have the childhood experience I Continued from page 9 did with my family in Placencia. While working with FoH (you can 2018. The post afforded her the read her latest piece for the Breeze opportunity to take a wealth of on page 12), Monique continues knowledge to London and net- to participate in the World Merit work on behalf of FoH. “It made program online. She is hoping to me understand our marine ecosys- advance to a master’s degree in tem more; I was able to explain the future. the issues, successes and current actions being done at home,” she Monique thanks the following said. “So many people were clue- individuals and businesses for less about bad sunscreen killing helping to achieve her dream of corals, for example.” learning more to do more: BareVernon was also able to expand her own network; she says she learned about several different cultures and boosted her confidence and improved the ability to express herself. “I made really great friends.” But more importantly she says the program has made her more determined to do more, especially with young people. “They are the ones who can really shape the future of this
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More than competitors, Lirahuyu Seinbeidi see themselves as advocates for cultural preservation in Seine Bight. Battle of the Drums takes place in Punta Gorda Town in the Toledo district on Nov. 17, two days before the Garifuna Settlement Day national holiday. (Photo by ALEXANDER SMITH/BELIZE TOURISM BOARD)
to the stage. Conceptualized in 2006, the Battle of the Drums has grown into an award-winning international event in Belize having won the Belize Tourism Board’s Major Festival of the Year Award in 2016 and hosting competitors from Guatemala and Honduras, in addition to talented groups from around Belize. A win for Seine Bight’s Lirahuyu Seinebedi is monumental, and an achievement they hold dear to their hearts. Translating to “Children of Seine Bight” in English, Lirahuyu Seinbedi is comprised of six male artists, ranging from ages 16 to 20 carrying their respective talents of dancing, singing and drumming. They are Ronnel Thomas, Ewarth Martinez,
want to help and assist them. Music helps to know the language.” The boys will be judged on their creativity, technique and style. The young men thank all their supporters for the opportunity to compete this year.▪ Read more about Battle of the Drums in the new Destination Belize, the official visitor guide to Belize, published by the Belize Tourism Industry Association. Browse the online copy at destinationbelize.com.
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In Memoriam Shearn Murphy Westby March 13, 1942 to Oct. 11, 2018
Alden Westby, Jr. Dec. 17, 1930 to Oct. 7, 2018
croc corner
It's Raining Crocodiles!
Please see page 23 for family announcement.
the mountains. Although crocs are excellent swimmers, smaller crocs, and sometimes even larger animals, are washed out from the rivers and streams into our lagoon and coastal wetlands. By MIRIAM BOUCHER Research Coordinator Crocodile Research Coalition research.coordinator@crcbelize.org
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early we experience a change in season here in Belize. The change in seasons is the switch between wet and dry season, and at this time of year we experience more rain and more storms. This is also a time of transition for wildlife species, crocodiles included. At this time of year crocodile sightings often increase with the increase of rainfall. By the end of September, all crocodile nests have hatched and adult crocodiles
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You may also find crocs a little closer to home as yards and streets become flooded. These flooded areas trap fish and crabs and make great hunting spots, as well as drier areas for crocs to get out of the water to warm up. In many of these cases the crocs you see passing or using seasonally flooded areas are transient. They are on their way somewhere, or will move on when the water levels drop again as things dry out. The important things to keep in mind is that seeing an increase of crocs at this time of year is NORMAL, and to follow wildlife safety protocol to enjoy our native wildlife and stay safe. Crocodiles should always be observed at a distance, and it is a
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Falling within the rainy season, November in Belize sees an increase in crocodile populations with new generations of young crocs moving along with river currents and adult crocs finding great hunting spots.
are returning to their normal territories and activities. This means that you can expect to see some larger crocs on the move in the lagoon and surrounding areas. Additionally, with a new generation of offspring, smaller crocodiles begin to disperse to new habitats. These smaller crocs may also become displaced due to increases in seasonal rainfall. Our rivers and streams become faster flowing and water levels rise in response to rainfall along the coast and in
special moment to observe these cryptic animals in their natural environment. Keep animals and children supervised near the water. If crocs are in the area make sure that animals and kids don’t have unsupervised access to the water at times of croc activity. Normally crocs are more active in the early morning, the evening, and at night, we recommend to avoid the water at these times. See Rainy Season Crocs on page 24
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Fragments of Hope Initiates Exchange with Mexico's Reef Experts versity, USA and Ken Nedimyer, founder "You’ve raised the of Coral Restoraton fohoutreach@gmail.com Foundation and Reef bar on what we are hoping to achieve, Renewal headquarFragments of Hope (FoH) along with tered in Key Largo, but you’ve also over 20 Mexican reef practitioners Florida, USA. given all of us hope and experts visited several of the by now knowing it natural and restored acroporid stands T h e s u c c e s s f u l exchange titled, can be done and across Belize from Sept. 12-17. “Strengthening sciseeing it with our Under the awarded MAR FUND, ence-based reef resown eyes.” visiting experts included Dr. Iliana toration efforts in BeBaums from Pennsylvania State Uni- lize and Mexico with - Ken Nedimyer, founder of Coral versity in the United States of Amer- exchange site visits Foundation and Reef Renewal, on seeica (USA), Dr. Arthur Gleason from including experts,” ing FoH's coral outplanting success at the University of Miami, USA, Dr. brought light to the Laughingbird Caye National Park. Janie Wulff from Florida State Uni- r e s t o r a t i o n w o r k By MONIQUE VERNON Outreach Officer Fragments of Hope (FoH)
FoH has been doing in Belize since 2006 revealing our mapping techniques, growth methodologies, natural and anthropogenic threats. Visitors also engaged in up-close views and in-water discussions of the amazing high densities of natural staghorn and elk-
horn stands, their genetics, as well as the unfortunate dredging activities just offshore of Placencia Point. Dr. J. Wulff, associate professor of biology at Florida State University, sponge expert and active researcher at Carrie Bow Caye Field Station, not to mention the many other sites of sponge biodiversity assessment such as Laughing Bird Caye National Park as impressed with the sightings. "The combination of what we saw underwater and the conversations See REEF RESTORATION EXCHANGE on page 20
Over 300 Lionfish Speared in Second FoH Roundup
With a catch of 136 lionfish, team "Good Vibes" captained by Sean Young placed first.
Team "Relentless" captained by Garrett Longsworth placed second with 161 lionfish.
initiated a second round up that was held on Sept. 7. With a total of three boats and 15 enthusiastic divers, a fohoutreach@gmail.com whopping 343 lionfish eradicated from our waters. (Editor's Note: Just three months after the first News on the third roundup coming lionfish roundup in Placencia, Frag- in our December issue.) ments of Hope again funded and Boat/Teams and lionfish count: Good Vibes/Captain Shaun Young: 136 Relentless/Captain Garrett Longsworth:161 Be Nice Too/Captain Louis Godfrey: 46 By MONIQUE VERNON Outreach Officer Fragments of Hope (FoH)
All filleted lionfish were donated to the primary schools on the Peninsula, and Team "Be Nice Too" captained by Louis Godfrey placed third with a catch of 46.
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clipped fins were sold to Belizean jewelry designer and owner of Treasure Box, Khadija Assales. A big thank you goes out to all participants, especially Harry Neal for organizing and to Hatchet Caye/Wild Orchid for sponsorship of the event. Check out the link to a blog post on this event: epicoceanadventure.
com/blog/2018/9/11/placencia-lionfish-hunt-a-success. Fragments of Hope is happy to facilitate such initiatives and is working towards conservation of marine ecosystems at all angles. Please contact us if you can help towards more positive community activities. ▪
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From the
Fire Hearth Your expert guide to all things edible in Belize.
Move Over Spinach and Kale; Chaya's the Real Superfood Clearly, Popeye has been eating the wrong greens!
By LYRA SPANG, PhD Owner, anthropologist and tour guide Taste Belize Tours tastebelize@gmail.com
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lso known as “tree spinach,” chaya (Cnidoscolus acontifolius) is a little known superfood. Native to the Yucatan Peninsula, which stretches from present day southern Mexico into Belize, this leafy shrub grows easily from cuttings and can tolerate very poor soils. Big green leaves shaped vaguely like those of a marijuana plant provide bushels of nutrient packed greens. You can find chaya in both wild and cultivated form from Merida, Mexico to Punta Gorda, Belize and all points in between.
of calcium, 42-52% of iron, 27% of Vitamin A and a whopping 275342% of daily Vitamin C needs. Chaya has twice the iron content of spinach. Clearly Popeye has been eating the wrong greens! Remember, the ancient Maya peoples did not have a dairy industry as cattle are from the old world. No doubt chaya was one of the plants that ensured that they got enough iron and calcium in their diet. Today we can benefit from this amazing shrub that produces massive amounts of healthy greens year round. It’s as simple as sticking a cutting in the ground and letting nature do the work. Chaya contains hydrocyanic acid which means that it is not recommended to eat the leaves raw. Some people say it is safe to eat up to 5 leaves raw per day, but even this small amount may cause a cumulative build-up of cyanide in your system, and some individuals are more sensitive to hydrocyanic acid, so I don’t recommend it. To make sure that your chaya is delicious, nutritious and safe, cook it for 15 minutes before eating, as heat destroys the hydrocyanic acid rendering it perfectly healthy for human consumption. (Do not cook in aluminum pans as this can cause a toxic reaction).
In Belize chaya is common growing wild along the roadside in the Cayo district, and as a dooryard plant in all districts. At the famous Pop’s Diner in Cayo, it is featured prominently with a framed chaya leaf on the wall and fry jacks stuffed with chaya eggs on the menu. It can even be found here on Placencia Peninsula, growing along the sidewalk by the In Belize's Toledo district, a chaya conch shell jeweler and next to the revolution is quietly brewing in burrito stand across from Wallen’s the little Kekchi Maya village of Hardware. San Felipe. Ixcacao Maya Belizean Chocolate is now offering dried chaBut what is it that makes chaya a ya leaf powder, which can be found superfood? in Placencia at Belizean Flavours shop, and is working to introduce Growing abundantly in even the this amazing green to the North poorest soils, chaya produces large American market, so don’t be surquantities of dark leafy greens whose prised when chaya, Belize’s Maya nutrient content puts kale and spinsuperfood, kicks kale to the curb. ▪ ach to shame. Chaya is exceptionally high in protein, calcium, iron and Vitamin A, containing more calcium than any other known vegetable. Lyra Spang is owner/guide of Taste According to USAID nutritional Belize Tours, a unique cultural & cuanalysis, 100 grams of cooked chaya linary tour company. She researches leaves provides 12-15% of a person’s & writes about food whenever she daily protein requirements, 20-33% can. tastebelize@gmail.com.
A Home Victory, First-Runner-Up Win and Pro Competition in Cuba, Call for a Drink from Placencia's Star Bartender Nancy Aguilar By JOLIE POLLARD Editor in Chief The Placencia Breeze pollard.jolie@gmail.com
The Placencia Peninsula just keeps on churning out rock stars in Belize! Now you can find one of the country’s best bonafide bartenders right here at the Tipsy Tuna Seaside and Sports Bar! In our September/October double issue, we told you that Tipsy’s Nancy Aguilar was representing Belize in the 22nd Pan American Cocktail Competition in Havana, Cuba alongside Stacy Avila of the Lazy Lizard in Caye Caulker, and there was plenty for the Belizean women to boast about upon their return home in September. Competing among 25 participants representing 12 countries (and one territory) including the Dominican Republic (DR), Ecuador, Uruguay, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, the United States of America, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Nicaragua, Spain and Panama, Nancy’s concoctions won her 12th place tying with the DR, while Stacy captured the 16th place spot tying with Ecuador. Belize was the second Central
Tipsy Tuna bartender, Nancy Aguilar, placed 12th of 25 participants representing 12 countries in the 22nd Pan American Cocktail Competition held in Havana, Cuba in September.
American country to send two bartenders to the competition and the first country to send an all-women team to compete in a male-dominated field, something Nancy said made her especially proud. The young women were also able to participate along with representatives of other western hemisphere bartending associations in making the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest Cuba Libre in the world. “We put Belize See Placencia's Star Bartender on page 21
Cooked chaya greens join a hearty breakfast plate at Pop's Diner in San Ignacio, Cayo, where it's given much prominence on their menus and decor. While chaya can be easily grown in Placencia, restaurants and many home cooks have yet to take advantage of the superfood. (Photo by: DIANNE FINNEGAN)
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Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member! Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Executive Director Shanice Westby at 523-4045 or at director@placencia.com
ACCOMMODATIONS A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com; 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall Aqua Oasis dreawoody@gmail.com 623-3286 Aurora Beach abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau Arches /The gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970; Mark Risk Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows barnacle@barnaclebillsbelize.com 602-7768; Bill & Adriane Taylor Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz 604-8910 or 600-1040 Jenny Wildman Belize Ocean Club info@belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500; Thibault Gehin www.belizeoceanclub.com Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com; 523-3544 or 523-3543; Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099; Costas & Sally Christ Cap’s Inn jbsmfowler@gmail.com 622-1172; Jeffrey & Susan Fowler Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104; Erin Ivy Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com; 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas Casa Del Sol rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514; Ruben Vasquez Casa Laguna Vista windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277; David Wallace Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail.com; 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni Casa Palma casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922; Perfecto Choc Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com; 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton
Casa Sunsandsea info@casasunsandsea.com 972-215-7413-866-459-8235 Brian and Brenda Montgomery www.casasunandsea.com Ceiba Beach Resort & Restaurant tom@ceibabeachresort.com 651-6649; Thomas S. Hudson www.ceibabeachresort.com Chabil Mar Villas* information@chabilmarvillas. com; 523-3606 or 523-3611; Chris Rothing Champagne Island Resort info@champagneislandbz.com 615-9979; Jacqueline Lozano www.champagneislandbz.com Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com; 523-3234 or 626-8425; Kay Westby Coral Cove Inn coralcoveinnbelize@gmail.com 600-9847; Gordon Keith Allen Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214; Nicole Harvalik Finca Villa valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777; Valeriano Chiac Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant* greenparrot@mail.com; 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com; 623-3286; Jim & Cindy Weller Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com; 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler Hairy Hut/The pj_jensen@hotmail.com 660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com; 533-4446 or 523-3337; Dasha Shivers Hibiscus Beach Properties 615-3287; Cindy Weller cindy@hibiscusbeachbelize.com www.hibiscusbeachbelize.com Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com; 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll Itz'ana Resort & Residence kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456; Kim Viner Laru Beya Resort* timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3473; Timoteo Mes
Los Porticos Villas reservations@losporticosvillas. com; 523-3227 or 607-4448; Barry Snowden Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816; Lisa D’Amore
Rotonda/The candegier@gmail.com 601-8021; Carmen Stowe Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885; Mike Gargan
AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com; 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood CONSTRUCTION & REPAIRS Doran's Services takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount CONSULTANTS
Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net; 523-3117 or 627-7970; Lydia Villanueva
Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
Barefoot Executive, Ltd. barefootexecutiveltd@gmail.com; 523-3291 Yvette Guild
Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com; 523-3507; Karen Travers
Seaspray Hotel jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148; Jodie Yearwood
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@mariposabelizebeach.com; 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison
Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777; John & Marian Chan
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com; 533-8040 or 627-4718; Ellen & John Lee
Serenade Hotel info@serenadeplacencia.com 523-3113
Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com; 533-3022 or 520-8022; Miller’s Landing* Maya Kramer millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Southern Shores Resort Gary & Ann Miller deb@southernshoresresort.com Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com; 523-3658; Ilsa Villanueva www.miramarbelize.com Naia Resort & Spa hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600; Stewart Krohn Placencia Villas & Golf Cart Rentals info@placenciavillas.com 615-6404 or 615-6434 Stephen Jacoby www.placenciavillas.com
Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com; 503-3736 or 633-0678; Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com; 624-5408 Kristine Small NON-PROFITS
615-4182 Deborah Tinsley southernshoresresort.com
Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, president
Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@hotmail.com
Rotary Club of Placencia 622-7103 Sandi Johnson, president
Peninsula Volunteer Fire Sunset Pointe Condos Department ewinche713@aol.com; 664-4740; 626-0667 Office Manager, Francisco Kathy Anglin Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com; 523-3244; Martin Krediet
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Brauel & Francine Martel
Tradewinds Hotel trdewndpla@btl.net; 523-3122; Janice Leslie
Amik Kil Ha achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 or +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris friendlywatersbelize@gmail.com
Paradise Plantation jerryspiritclub@yahoo.com 633-1162; Jerry Herrera paradise.plantation-villa.com
Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas) info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante
Belize Sotheby's International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309 Kristin Fisher
Villas at Cocoplum Rental/The booking@thevillasatcocoplumrental.com www.thevillasatcocoplumrental. com; 607-7270; Herbert Kollman
Boris Mannsfeld & Associates info@RealEstatePlacencia.com; 523-3309 Boris Mannsfeld
Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586; Bud & Betsy Valian; Stefano Ragagnin Placencia Beach House placenciabeachhouse@gmail.com 664-9264 or 632-0545 Lou Nicolait and Joslin Merwin Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304; Valerie Hopson Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com; 523-3565 or 523-4367
White House in Placencia/ The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com; 661-9516 or 602-9315; Tricia Hernandez Wooden Mongoose Resort woodenmongoose@gmail.com 807-708-5869 Jim Bailey & Ellen Yeast www.woodenmongoose.com
CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com; 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young Re/Max 1st Choice david@1stchoicebelize.com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services:
*Restaurant **Tour Operator ***Property Rentals
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Page 18 RESTAURANTS, BARS CAFÉS & ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@gmail. com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon Buba Wuba Smoke Shack & Grill finagler53@msn.com 650-9243 Robert Coppock ChaChi's chachipizza@gmail.com 523-3305 De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com, 503-3385 or 523-4035, Jodie Yearwood Dolce Vita/ La ladolcevitaplacencia.com@hotmail.com 678-1089 or 523-3115 Simone De Angelis Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Robb Carson Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson JC's Corner annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 AnnMarie Mena Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3476 Timoteo Mes Mango’s Restaurant info@mangosbelize.com 610-2494 or 651-6649 chunapolonio@yahoo.com tom@ceibabeachresort.com Pickled Parrot adrianalynn37@gmail.com; 636-7068; Lynn and Eugene Upham Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon The Shak Beach Cafe magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales
NSAA Bath and Body Tranquilo Restaurant & Bar nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Over the Water Omitade Adediran avi@marvin.co.il (Israel#) +972-508-810-891 One World Gift Shop Avi Rotem oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor Claudia Hardegger tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916; Tiziana Del Col Pyramid House Wine & Etc. info@pyramidhousewine.com Wendy's Creole Restaurant 636-5745 523-3335 Fred Hoffman, III Wendy Lemus TOURS SERVICES
AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com GSR Energy Holdings, Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley
Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood Barebones Tours craig@barebonestours.com 677-9303; Craig Pearlman Blue Reef Adventures polly@bluereefadventures.com 626-1429; Polly Alford
Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr
Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@gmail.com; 666-3117; Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott
Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith
Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy
SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic School Principal Ms. Loris Moreira Vice Principal Monique Guzman 665-3853 or 632-9124 St. John's Memorial Anglican School stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 610-5502 Lovelia "Lovey" Rowland SHOPPING
Hardcore Fishing Charters ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez & Rene Leslie Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304 Ms. Valerie Hopson Splash Dive Center divebelizewithsplash@gmail.com 523-3080 Patty Ramirez Sunny Side Tours sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt
Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@gmail. com Taste Belize 223-1461 or 615-0054 tastebelize@gmail.com; Robin McCutcheon 664-8699 Lyra Spang Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com The Belize Tourism Industry 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson was formed in 1985 to bring Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342/601-1913
Mermaid Charms jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar Jeanna Casey tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 MnM Hardware Placencia Salva & Gillian Zabaneh duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
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together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and provides an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.
Allen, Ken & Elizabeth kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331 Beeman, Dan dbeeman@gmail.com 818-983-5700
Mertens, Wini Palacio, Arreini Morgan arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924 Pelayo, Aretha A. arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557
Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399
Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306
Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca; 622-6695
Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com; 662-0020
Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com; 624-6483
Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@tropicair.com 631-3553
Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Wildman, Tanya tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360
Hess, Christina 523-3344
Wohl, Bill (formerly Slip Stop) slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548
Markham, Patricia Angie McCullock, Maretha maretha.mccullock@gmail.com 615-1300 or 523-3555
Why Join the Placencia BTIA? Here's what we offer! • A page on the Placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website and as many pictures as you like. • A spot on the centerfold map of The Placencia Breeze. • Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of The Placencia Breeze. • A feaure story in The Placencia Breeze about your business. • A discounted listing in the annual Destination Belize magazine. • Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center. • Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center. • BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses. • Local assistance with renewals of hotel licenses, tour guide licenses, tour operator licenses, sport fishing licenses, etc. • Discounted pricing on advertising in The Placencia Breeze. • Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. • Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members. • Listing on the national BTIA website. • Consistent and relevant advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.
HANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00
Medium 11-50 employees $500.00
Large 51+ employees $1,500.00
HANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS $100.00
Extra Membership Cards $25.00
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Placencia Goes "Extra" for Halloween ...
While trick or treating, Karl Lovell, Jr. stops by Greta Leslie's house along the sidewalk where her crow costume is spearing a scarecrow. Greta's scary crow won her prizes at both Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot. Above, left: Ysela Zabaneh transforms into an old witch, which won her Best Costume at Tipsy. Above, right: Village kids gather at the pier for the Horribles Parade. (Photos by SARAH ALY & JACQUE BRISKEY) Left: Annual costume pro, Yvette Guild, showed up at the Barefoot Beach Bar Halloween Party being swallowed by a boa constrictor - considered by her fans as one of her best costumes yet! (Photo by: DJ Boneyfide Reynolds)
And Wild for Carnival! Independence Day, Sept. 21, couldn't have been more beautiful for the grand Placencia Carnival celebration! Missed out? Start planning your trip for next year! Not only did everyone have a BLAST, but this year's reef-themed carnival also respected the environment and left our streets clean!
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PHS and CRC Join Forces for Animal Welfare By PATRICIA CELENZA PHS Press Officer Placencia Humane Society placibr@btl.net
In October 1999, the Placencia Humane Society (PHS), a non-profit animal welfare group, was founded to provide quality professional veterinarian services to pets in our community. Over these 19 years, PHS has expanded to include a monthly vet clinic, a Feral Cat Program, the Seine Bight Outreach Clinic and a Rescue/Foster/Adoption Program.
habitat and surrounding wildlife. Over the past two and a half years, CRC has assisted partner organizations (such as Belize Bird Rescue and Wildtracks) in responding to wildlife injuries, many times acting as a mini-wildlife triage center until transportation could be arranged to the appropriate veterinary or rehabilitation facilities for injured or ill wildlife. Through national and international support and donations, CRC is in the process of building a fully-equipped wildlife triage center for the wildlife of southern Belize.
in animal welfare, including responding to injured animals, CRC has extended their collaboration partners to PHS. Through this collaboration, we anticipate we can obtain more of the basic veterinary equipment and supplies needed to care
for injured and ill wildlife, dogs and cats. This partnership will further enrich basic veterinary assistance to provide animals a higher chance of survival.
This collaboration officially began on Oct. 13, 2018 with a basic wildlife triage response workshop, provided by CRC supporter and donor Dr. Gary Harwell, a practicing exotic and domestic veterinarian based in Houston, Texas in the United Like PHS, fellow non-profit CrocStates of America. odile Research Coalition (CRC), CRC staff and PHS also continues to grow. CRC has board members and become more than just an organizavolunteers attended tion responsible for the research and PHS volunteers join CRC staff and interns at a basic wildlife triage this workshop. ▪ management of crocodiles and their Given our mutual work response workshop at the start of their official collaboration.
Seine Bight Running Club Update By WANDA STAKUTIS Press Officer, Seine Bight Running Club gregvwandas@gmail.com
The kids have been working hard preparing for all the different races. Most of the kids just participated in the inaugural Splash Half Marathon and Relay Half Marathon and really enjoyed the experience. While putting this article together, the younger runners are getting ready for the next Young Runners for Life race being held on Oct. 27. Special thanks to Linn Wilson who has donated some stuffed animals, t shirts and Goss chocolate bars to be given out to the winners of this race. The race is open to all students ages nine to 18, and we are looking forward to having participants from the brand new Splash Junior Runners fromPlacencia. The last race in the series this year will be held on Nov. 24. At the conclusion of that finale race for 2018, grand prizes will be awarded based on results accumulated over the four races. The older students and young adults
are also training for the End of the World Half Marathon on Dec. 9. Additionally, we've been working on baton passing and sprints and are hoping to introduce some sprint races next year. We will be working with the youth to help them find the distance that works best for them, whether it's 100, 200, 400-meter sprints or middle distance and long distance. We now have between 35 and 40 kids starting at age six, coming out every Saturday at the early hour of 6 a.m.! (We are still looking for more coaches and support people, so we can work more one-on-one with the kids as they develop their running skills). We are all looking forward to next year. With the formation of Splash Junior Runners it gives the kids more opportunities to compete. While everyone who comes out loves to run there is a greater incentive to train when there is competition. Hopefully, we will see other running clubs for youth in Independence and some of the other nearby villages. See SEINE BIGHT RUNNING CLUB UPDATE on page 21
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shared with coral reef restoration experts made me more hopeful than I have been for years about the future of Caribbean coral reefs," Dr. Wulff told FoH Founder Lisa Carne. Nedimyer, who is the founder of the largest coral reef restoration organization in the world, shared similar sentiments. “The restored reefs at Laughing Bird Caye National Park were stunning, but almost equally stunning are the early results you’re getting at some of the other restoration sites," he said. "You’ve “raised the bar” on what we are hoping to achieve, but you’ve also given all of us hope by now knowing it can be done and seeing it with our own eyes,” he added. Dr. Baums joined the complimentary remarks too. “FoH has documented multiple years of spawning from the restored colonies. While proof of increased sexual recruitment in the area is outstanding, I think this is not necessary to declare restoration efforts for the Acropora corals at Laughing Bird Caye National Park a resounding success. I do not have any suggestions for improving the fragmentation or outplanting techniques – they seem to be working great. FoH is a world-wide leader in coral
restoration, and I am grateful for the opportunity to visit and meet with so many dedicated coral restoration experts .” Fragments of Hope is delighted for another successful regional exchange visit; not to mention the perfect weather, and hope to become more active in exchange visits on all levels. Link to video incl exchange: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jOitJWU6aNI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0x6eHNMOR1g1ysaG99pLmVSSFP79ghfAIpJAx3bKNi_ Me195LXQdMeu9U ▪ Monique Ve r n o n , a native of Placencia Village, holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from the University of Belize (2016). She carries extensive experience with youth and schools and worked with FoH in 2017 implementing the Sandwatch program. FoH is dedicated to employing local coastal community members.
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Inaugural Splash Marathon and Relay Half Marathon a Success! half marathoners had to complete the circuit four times!
By PATTY RAMIREZ & WANDA STAKUTIS Organizers, Splash Marathon & Relay Half Marathon patricia@splashbelize.com gregvwandas@gmail.com
On Sunday, Sept. 23 Splash held their first annual Half Marathon and Relay Half Marathon. Founder and sponsor of this race Patricia Ramirez, recognized the need for an additional race to satisfy the love of running so many on the Peninsula have. Moreover, a race is always a good opportunity to raise funds, and in this case, the funds raised went to the Seine Bight Running Club. The Seine Bight Running Club has functioned strictly on donations for the past three years and having been in need of some supplies, this event proved to be a true blessing for the club. This race was open to all and had runners from as young as seven up to age 61! Since many runners, especially the younger set, struggle
The race raised BZ$2,300 which is a huge success for a first time race. Planning is already in process for next year’s race, and we hope there will be at least 150 runners. It was a fun race for a good cause. To see full results go to webscorer.com. The Peninsula racing calendar is now quite active! It starts with two first half year races for youth runners ages nine to 18 in the Young Runners for Life race and then the Battle Cancer five-mile walk/run in June, followed by the Seine Bight Reservoir to Museum 5K race in August the new Splash Half Marathon and Relay Half Marathon in September, Seine Bight Running Club members take group shot after completing the Splash event. two more Young Runners for Life to make the full 13.1 miles of a half even with some rain drops still in the races in the second half of the year, marathon, or just because a team air and some mud on the course the the Swan Villa 5K/10K in November and finally finishing with the End effort is always fun, Patty introduced race went on!! of the World Marathon and Half a relay to this race! Four runners (or two or three) were on a team, each At the starting point at Splash Dive Marathon in December! That's a lot running about 3.3 miles (about a Center, the runners gathered, getting of running for one small Peninsula! 5K). This shorter running distance ready to run and putting on their bibs. also opened up the For some first time racers putting on As with all the races that are generopportunity for youth the bibs is a right of passage and the ously supported by sponsors, volunrunners whose legs kids, especially, were so excited! The teers and enthusiastic participants, are not quite ready for course went from the Splash head- many, many thanks to all! Without quarters across from Chabil Mar to the organizers, timers, water station the long distances. the heart of Placencia Village by the people and safety support people Runners from up and sports field, to the Point then up the there could be no race. Thanks to down the Peninsula sidewalk back to Splash. Each mem- Dan Edwards and his team of percompeted, along with ber of the relay team did that circuit sonal support for making this a well some elite runners once and then passed the baton to organized, supported and safe race. from both Belize and the next runner on the team. The full See everyone at the next race! ▪ Mexico. Over 120 runners registered for the race. As always, with a race or any event here in the rainy season, weather can be an issue. In the early morning there was a severe thunder and lightning storm which delayed the start of the race. But runners can’t be stopped and
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some desperately needed supplies. We are now able to purchase another water jug (the kids go through A As always, many thanks to everyone LOT of water!), some first aid supwho supports our club. Most of the plies and the miscellaneous things kids do not have shoes, so we rely on needed for the races such as fruit, donations for shoes (a constant need ribbons, bibs, pins and water bags. as they wear out or are outgrown). We will also be able to purchase a Thanks to the first annual Splash few other things needed to take the Half Marathon for raising funds for club to the next level. ▪
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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS Placencia Villas and Golf Carts: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wife, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact owner Steve Jacoby 615-6404 or Jaime Jacoby 615-6434. Email info@ placenciavillas.com Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes. Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com
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Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. 8 Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US + vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Placencia Pharmacy: Prescriptions, OTC meds & vitamins as well as 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net cosmetics & pet meds. Located just north of Atlantic Bank. Open Mon-Sat 8 am- 6 pm. Closed on Sundays & Public & Bank Holidays. P. 523-3346
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Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the peninsula for Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. over 30 years! P. 503-3316; Office: 523-3128. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Pool Table and Free Darts. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to public Wed-Sun @ 12 noon. 18+ only. Must wear appropriate swimwear. Daily drink specials. Resort setting waterfront on lagoon at Sunset Point. BZ$5 daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885.
DINING South of Airstrip De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed on Wed) 7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 The Pickled Parrot: American Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and ICE COLD BEER under an open-air thatched roof! Daily BZ$10 specials. Open M, W,TH,F,S with live music every Saturday. Call: 636-7068. The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. Call us Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. at 523-3252. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com muzamanzie@yahoo.com
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TOUR PROVIDERS Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info.
REAL ESTATE Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 info@ belizesir.com Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com. CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in real-estate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com The Placencia Peninsula Guide features paid listings. Contact the Placencia BTIA office at 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com for pricing information. LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that John Lee is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.
Through Death They Parted In Memoriam: Shearn Murphy Westby and Alden Westby, Jr. (See photo on page 11.)
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hey met, fell in love, made a commitment and said their "I DO’s." Their "I do’s" had meaning, which was "until death do us part." Fifty-one years later and enduring a strong loving relationship, "through death they parted." It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of husband and wife Mr. Alden Ivan Westby Jr. and Mrs. Shearn Ika Westby nee Murphy. Mr. Alden Ivan Westby was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather and friend. He is predeceased by his parents: Alden Westby, Sr. and Elizabeth Westby nee Garbutt; brothers: Joel, Charles, Larry, Carlton and David Westby; Son: Paul Westby and grandson, France Westby. He leaves to mourn his brother: Lincoln Westby; sisters: Curleen Whylie, Alma Fariweather, Gloria Wade and Jane Gibbs; sons: Winston, Leopold, Glenford (Rompe), Andrew, Elvis and Jimmy Westby; daughters: Aloma Westby, Denise Boyd, Wendy, Tara (Kammie) and Deborah (Debbie) Westby. Mrs. Shearn Ika Westby nee Murphy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great grandmother and friend. She is predeceased by her parents: Mr. Donald and Gertrude Murphy; brother: Glen Murphy, and sisters: Ancella and Cynthia Murphy. She leaves to mourn her sister: Camella Murphy; brother: Kamden Murphy; daughters: Denise Boyd, Wendy, Tara (Kammie), Deborah (Debbie) and Aloma Westby; sons: Winston, Leopold, Glenford (Rompe), Andrew, Elvis and Jimmy Westby. They also leave to mourn four special grandsons whom they raised as their own: Robert Westby, Brandon Rogers, Khimar Spence and Myles Godfrey, as well as 51 grandchildren, 48 great-grand children and one great-great grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Alden Westby’s residence in Placencia Village on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Village. They will be sadly missed by all.
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Placencia's Star Bartender
Rainy Season Crocs Continued from page 11
Finally, be sure not to feed crocodiles. It is illegal to feed wildlife in Belize, and feeding of crocs causes them to lose their natural respect of people and potentially become dangerous to the community. We also recommend not throwing food scraps in the water if crocs are around as this indirectly feeds them and will give them motivation to stay close to people. Crocodiles are unique and important Belizean wildlife, and we
Nancy Aguilar and Stacy Avila, Belize National Bartenders Cup Champion from the Lazy Lizard in Caye Caulker, mingle with veterans in their field while in Cuba.
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on the map!” Nancy hails from nearby Bella Vista Village and has spent the past four years living in Placencia. She says she discovered her passion for bartending at the Tipsy Tuna when her bosses, Gillian and Salva Zabaneh offered their staff enrolment in professional courses. The Zabanehs also fully sponsored her trip to Cuba after she placed second in the first National Bartenders Cup held by the Belize Bartenders Association in Belize City in August. (She also won the annual Old Master Rum Punch Competition at the 2018 Placencia Lobsterfest.)
Nancy and Stacy competed in the "Sparkling Cocktail" category where they were judged on their techniques preparing a semi-sweet drink using Cuban rum and Freixenet Brut Cordon Negro sparkling wine.
So what is this bartender’s favourite drink? “It’s an after-dinner cocktail with Travellers’ white and anise rums, coffee, milk and vanilla, and garnished with a strawberry and nutmeg.” It’s also the cocktail that won her second place in Belize. Her least favourite? She says doesn’t have one. “If I find something I don’t really like, I’ll find a way to fix it and add some love to it.” While she’s more than happy to serve you her creations at Tipsy, just don’t whistle or snap your fingers for her attention. “It’s In Cuba, both Nancy and Sta- annoying,” she said. (We’d just cy competed in the “Sparkling call that plain rude.) Cup” category where they were Nancy thanks Elvis Patt, Josue challenged to create five spar- Ku, Buddy Magana, Jr. and Jose kling cocktails, demonstrating Acevedo and Adrian Suarez and different techniques, in just sev- International Bartending Assoen minutes. “We were compet- ciation Vice President Jose Aceing against the best cocktailers vedo for assisting her during her of the Western Hemisphere in time in Cuba, which she greatly that category,” said Nancy who cherishes. “Cuba offers great said she found plenty of inspi- hospitality and people who have ration at the event meeting with a lot of experience. I learned bar stars, world champions and a lot. When I think of Cuba, I representatives of the world’s think of humble, helpful, secure leading spirits and mixer com- and hardworking people,” she panies. said. ▪
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encourage all to enjoy the rare sightings we get of these animals. Just remember to keep calm and croc on during this rainy season! ▪ Miriam has been working with the CRC since its conception two years ago as both a research associate and now, research coordinator. She holds a Master's in Wildlife Management and has pursued research on crocodile acoustic calls and behavior. She has a passion for all wildlife and conservation and enjoys exploring Belize's unique ecosystems and enjoying all of Belize's unique wildlife.
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September Fishing Tournament Continued from page 7
Participating Boats and Scores: 1. Trifecta - 139 2. Maui - 0 3. Fish On - 145.75 4. Reel Pet Peeve - 0 5. Shawdii - 0 6. Back On Track - 50.6 7. Bad Tide Too - 60.4 8. Reggae - 0 9. Dos Gringos - 0 10. Fish Frenzy - 117.05 11. Hammer - 88.6
Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by Captain Jak’s.
Winners: Best Boat: Fish On Total: 145.75 points Captain: Roland Alford Prize: BZ$4,000 sponsored by ICB
Deshawndre Henderson of "Back on Track" wins the MnM Hardware and Service Station "Extraordinary fish caught by a junior angler" prize.
Grand Slam: Fish Frenzy Total Points: 73.6 Jak: 13.8 lbs (13.8) Barracuda: 13.6 lbs (13.6) King Fish: 15.4 lbs (46.2) Boat Captain: Martin Westby Prize: $BZ1,500 sponsored by Gladden Private Island.
14.21 lbs Angler: Dwayne Flowers Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by Tarpon Caye Lodge
Largest Barracuda: Hammer
Largest King Fish: Bad Tide Too 20.21 lbs Angler: Jeremy Prize: BZ$700 Sponsored by Barefoot Bar Largest Jack: Fish Frenzy 13.8 Lbs Angler: Darnell Leslie
Thanks to our tournament organizers and marshalls for another successful event!
Largest Extraordinary Fish: Trifecta 25.6 lb-Wahoo Angler: Matt Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by R&B Construction Co. Ltd.& Hobbs Microbrew Largest Fish Caught by Female Angler: Fish On 12.4 lb-Barracuda Angler: Polly Alford Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by Yoli’s Bar & Grill Largest Barracuda Caught by Junior Angler: Fish On 12.4 lbs Junior Angler: Anderson Alford Jr. Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by MNM Hardware & Service Station.
Largest Jack Caught by Junior Angler: Fish Frenzy 10.2 Lbs Junior Angler: Erwin Leslie Jr. Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by MNM Hardware & Service Station
Largest Extraordinary Fish Caught by Junior Angler: Back on Track 10.2 lb-Dorado Angler: Deshawndre Henderson Prize: BZ$700 sponsored by MNM Hardware & Service Station▪
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Rotary Club Updates tionaries to Standard three students. This project is made possible through the financial support of the Parkway West Rotary Club and September and October in memory of Thomas Difhave been a busy couple of fendal. months for the Rotary Club We passed out 400 dictionarof Placencia. ies to nine schools. DistribuWe have inducted two new tion was as follows: members into the group: Santa Cruz, 35 Susan Malcolm Fasano and Santa Rosa, 55 Richard Persely. Congratu- Independence, 90 Maya Mopen, 35 lations and welcome! Redbank, 55 The Club sponsored tro- Seine Bight, 40 phies for first, second and Placencia, 20 third-place teams at a recent Monkey River, 20 football (soccer) tournament Cow Pen, 50 By JEFF WHITE Press Officer Rotary Club of Placencia placibr@btl.net
held in Santa Cruz. The presentation was made by Club President Rob Cook, Club Secretary Margaret Smyth and Marsha Peterson.
Earlier this year, Club member Linda Cazin worked with acting principal Mr. Palacio at the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Primary School in Every year, the Rotary Club Seine Bight to put together of Placencia hands out dic- a proposal for 28 Kindles
Rotarians and Parrotheads present Kindles to Principal Palacio and students at St. Alphonsus RC Primary School in Seine Bight Village. (Photo by: JEFF WHITE)
for the students. Working with the local chapter of the Parrothead Club, this joint venture was able to come to fruition. At the beginning of October, the Rotary Club of Placencia and the Parrothead Club of Placencia were able to present the school with
28 Kindles (loaded with 75 educational programs) along with headsets. The children were very excited and are looking forward to using the Kindles to help with their learning. Our weekly seniors gath-
erings on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. inside the Placencia Community Centre continue to be a popular event entertaining the elderly with a wide variety of activities See ROTARY CLUB UPDATES on page 27
2018 Licensed Tour Guides of the Placencia &Monkey River Tour Guide Associations A message from the Belize Tour Guide Association: Did you know that it is illegal to guide a tour in Belize without a license? Licensed tour guides undergo a comprehensive training program, pass a swim test and are certified in CPR and first aid. Ask to see your guide's license! 1. Melvin Arevalo 2. Ben Bol 3. Leopold Ernest Garcia 4. Francisco Alvarado 5. Nestor Teul 6. Renato Cal 7. Daniel Cabral 8. Deshawndre Henderson 9. Genaro Chiac 10. Zane Westby 11. Mark Buller 12. Pablo Mendoza 13. Rolando Espat 14. Marvin Escobar 15. Vinicio Tuario 16. Diego Coc 17. Julian Cabral 18. Doren Leslie Sr. 19. Eric Foreman 20. Benjamin Young 21. Nick Pollard LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Kim Ingersoll is applying for a Bar\Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Hideaway Caye, Pelican Caye\ Hideaway Caye, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
22. Harold Neal 23. Octario Ack 24. Basilio Ical 25. Oscar Boo 26. Eliezer Munoz 27. Fredi Arias 28. Darmin Shivers 29. Kylon Garbutt 30. Elesario Shal 31. Julio Garcia 32. Maxwell Canelo 33. Allan Villanueva 34. Ylman Linares 35. Edwin Carr 36. Emelio Diaz 37. Elroy Burgess 38. Lennox Palacio 39. Florencio Shal 40. Walter Aldana 41. Willie Caal 42. Francisco Tush LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Alan Stamm is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Paradise Resort in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
43. Jes Bech 44. Lauro Trapp 45. Alfred Williams 46. Zeferino Mes 47. Gilbert Garbutt 48. Andre Williams 49. Martin Cabral 50. Vicente Pau 51. Hilario Tuch 52. Ernesto Bol 53. David Ortiz 54. Bernard Leslie Sr. 55. Peter Dacoff 56. Lyra Spang 57. Stephen Young 58. Kirk Mayen 59. Rejinaldo Ruiz Jr. 60. Emilliano Bo 61. Elton Reyes 62. Marisha Betancourt 63. Dan Santos 64. Adran Kus 65. Evaristo Muschamp 66. Percival Gorgdon 67. Avelino Franco 68. Alexander Chun 69. Ian Cuevas 70. Jason Westby 71. Ian Vernon 72. Dion Muschamp 73. Norman Leslie Jr. 74. Fedrito Villanueva LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Lyra Spang is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Belizean Flavours in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
75. Kendis Hernandez 76. Rene Leslie Sr. 77. Eusebio Bonell Sr. 78. Oliver Salam 79. Melissa Cabral 80. Andres Fletes 81. Prince Gongora 82. Dwayne Young 83. Floria Sanchaz 84. Matthew Leslie 85. Jonathan Gabourel 86. Mervin Leslie Jr. 87. Shawn Young 88. Hubert Young 89. Javier Martinez 90. Miguel Herrera 91. Lincoln Garbutt 92. Hubert Neal 93. Avelardo Cuevas 94. Nazario Cal 95. Amir Neal 96. Stephen Lopez 97. Linda Garcia 98. Warren Garbutt 99. Brian Coy 100. Darryl Lozano 101. Bryan Petillo 102. Randolph Villanueva 103. Thorman Turner 104. Tadeo Chun 105. Ainsworth Leslie Sr. 106. Wayne Castellanos LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Adriana Lynn Upham is applying for a Publican Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Pickled Parrot in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
107. Alrin Muschamp 108. Alrin Muschamp LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Craig Densham is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Ocean Breeze Beach Resort, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000. LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Summer Connor is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Tranquilo Sunset Lounge, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000. LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Lisa D'Amore is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Lost Reef Resort, lot #1 Riversdale, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Completed artwork by participants of the weekly Rotary Club of Placencia Seniors Program on display inside the Placencia Village community center. (Photo by: ANNE WHITE)
Rotary Club Updates Continued from page 26
including arts and crafts. To help support this event, every Friday night there is an action-packed Bingo at the Flying Pig where players have the opportunity to win BZ$500. October saw popular fishing and Ivan Leslie presented the winning BZ$500 prize at Rotary's Bingo, proceeds of which support the Club's tour guide, Ivan Leslie of weekly Seniors Program. (Photo by: PATRICK GONZALVE) Placencia Village as the big winner! The Rotary Club of Placencia is currently holding a raffle for a 2018 Meilum Motor Road Bike (200 CC). There are only 500 tickets available at BZ$20 each. The winning ticket will be drawn at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at the Flying Pig - just before Bingo! This will make a great Christmas gift for someone. Tickets are available from any Rotary Club of Placencia member. The time is fast approaching Santa Cruz football players holds winning for the 2018 End of the World trophy presented by Placencia Rotary Club Marathon. The funds generated President Rob Cook. (Photo by: MARSHA PETERSON) from this prestigious event allow the Rotary Club of Placencia to provide scholarships (30 high school and 10 post-graduate, this year alone) to well deserving students requiring some financial assistance. We also will be providing up to six scholarships for the Trades4Life program. The Marathon takes place Dec. 9, 2018. Visit runbelize.org to sign up! â–Ş Rob Cook and Ron Fell induct Susan Malcolm Fasano into the Rotary Club of Placencia. (Photo by: MARSHA PETERSON)
The Rotary Club of Placencia holds weekly meetings every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pickled Parrot. We encourage visiting Rotarians and those interested in hearing what we do to
Coming up on Sunday, Dec. 9! See page 28 for more info!
Festival Calendar & National Public & Bank Holidays February 2019: Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: TBA Lobster Season Closes: Feb. 15 March 2019: Flaming Heart Ball Fire Department Fundraiser Maya Day: TBA La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge (Cayo): TBA National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 April 2019: Holy Thursday: April 18 Good Friday: April 19 Holy Saturday: April 20
April 2019: Easter Sunday: April 21 May: 2019 Labour Day: May 1 Sovereign's/ Commonwealth Day Holiday: May 24 June 2019: Battle Cancer Walk TBA Placencia Lobsterfest: June 22-23-24 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest Conch Season Closes (date dependent on quota requirements)
September 2018: St. George’s Caye Day Holiday: Sept 10 Belize American Reunion Beach Party: Sept. 16 Flag Raising Ceremony and Party: Sept. 20 Belize Independence Day Holiday and Carnival: Sept 21 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 22-23 October 2018 Conch Season: Oct. 1 Pan-American Day Holiday: Oct 15 Belize Birding Festival: Oct 25-28 November 2018 Garifuna Settlement Day Holiday: Nov 19 December 2018 End of the World Marathon: Dec 9 Mistletoe Ball: Dec 15 Placencia Christmas Boat Parade: TBA Christmas Eve Christmas Parade:TBA X-mas Day Holiday: Dec 25 Boxing Day Holiday: Dec 26
San Juan Village students hoist their new dictionaries. (Photo by: MARGARET SMYTH)
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December Marathon and Half Marathon to Support More Scholarships for Youth
and earned certificates: two for air conditioning, one for plumbing, and three for welding.
By JEFF WHITE Press Officer Rotary Club of Placencia placibr@btl.net
Please join us for the seventh annual End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon. On Dec. 9, about 250 runners from 11 countries and 17 states in the United States of America will run the length of the Placencia Peninsula once or twice depending on whether they compete in the 13.1-mile half marathon or the 26.2-mile full marathon. As in the past, the event promises to be a truly rewarding experience that includes fitness and fun on our beautiful peninsula supported by over 100 volunteers from all peninsula communities. A distinguishing feature of our marathon, unlike any other international marathon, is the water station competition in which runners can enjoy the antics of our many entertaining station volunteers while they stay hydrated. This year there will be 21 water stations spread out over the 13.1-mile course. There is also "fun run" activities planned for kids age 12 and under. These young runners can sign up on the morning
of the race. Runners appreciate lots of enthusiastic spectators, so if you won’t be running, please join us to cheer on the runners. Beyond the fun and athletics, your registration fee will go towards educating Belizean children. All of the proceeds from the marathon go towards educational scholarships. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the Rotary Club Scholarship Committee, last year’s marathon funds
None of this would be possible if not for the generous support from our sponsors. Our sponsors this year include: At the gold level (BZ$5,000), Splash Dive Center and RF&G Insurance; at the Silver level (BZ$2,500), Turtle Inn, Maya Beach Hotel, Chabil Mar Resort, Belize Bank, Sirenian Bay Resort & Ben Kim Photography 2013 Villas, and Bowen & Bowen Company Ltd. (Crystal and Powerade); The marathon has become known for its at the Bronze level (BZ$1,000), fun water stations and great organization. Rotary Club of Placencia, Belize More sponsorship opportunities are availTourism Board, Atlantic Bank, MnM able to help the cause. Visit runbelize.org Hardware, Singing Sands Inn, Taste contributed to our three scholarship Belize, Parrot Head Club of Belize, programs. We had 30 students in our Tipsy Tuna, and Captain Jaks; and at high school program —- seven in the Patron Level (BZ$500) Barefoot fourth form, six in third form, nine Bar, Caribbean Beach Cabanas, and in second form, and eight in first Muy’Ono Hospitality. form. Six students were funded in our 6th form program and were en- We can always use more sponsors rolled in three different colleges. We and we are still looking for sponalso started a new program this past sors for some Seine Bight runners. year, the Trades 4 Life Program, a Anyone who is interested in sponpost-high school program focusing soring either the event or a runner on vocational education. Six students can contact Chip Lovett at chip@ completed the intensive program runbelize.org.▪
Devin Guzman Joins Seine Bight Running Club Crew of Coaches By WANDA STAKUTIS Press Officer Seine Bight Running Club gregvwandas@gmail.com
Seine Bight Running Club has a new coach, Devin Guzman. Devin was born on June 6 and is 20 years old and has lived in Seine Bight his entire life. He is one of eight children. He attended Independence High School with a vocational major. Currently Devin works at PIA teaching drumming. He also works sometimes at Splash when they call him on an as-needed basis. In addition to being a coach for the running club he also coaches youth football and is very involved in his community. “I see the potential and skills of the youth in my village and want to help them achieve whatever they want,” he said when asked why he helps. He credits his drive and community spirit to his mom Vincent Guzman, grandmother Henrrita Augustine and girlfriend Dishawn. He says they help him to continue to do the right thing and “one day God will give you the opportunity
to fulfill your dreams." He also gives his mentor Kirwin Ramirez credit for helping him reach this far so far in his life. Devin loves all things sports and his dream is to be a professional runner or maybe a professional coach. When he is not working or coaching, he plays football, volleyball and basketball. He also teaches drumming to his friends and family in the village. In fact, he is so good at drumming he helped Seine Bight get two championships in Battle of the Drums, including the first one the village ever received. When asked what keeps him motivated to keep on helping wherever he can, he says it is his desire to set an example for his beautiful niece and soon-to-be nephew. His sense of community and family is so strong and something to be admired. For any of you who know Devin, it is not just the next generation in his family he is setting an example for; it is for everyone! I am proud to know this young man and know he will achieve whatever he wants. ▪
Twenty-year-old Devin Guzman, a drumming teacher at Peninsula International Academy, has signed up as a new coach of the thriving running club for youths in Seine Bight Village. (Photo by: WANDA STAKUTIS)
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Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar & Placencia Tourism Center Office • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. • Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30 a.m., 8a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30pm, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (except on Sundays) Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7751 or 523-3806 Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga (10 BZD): Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m., 12:45 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 2:30 p.m. • Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6:15 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Express Bus, Monday - Saturday: • Placencia → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City (20 BZD): Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. and *2:30 p.m. (*not express) • Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m. James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda
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Community Contacts & Info Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies • • • • • • •
Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648
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Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848
Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • PHS: 604-8676
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• Doctor Lopez: 670-5363
• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 am
6.00 am
7.30 am
9.15 am
10.30 am
4.50 am
7.00 am
8.30 am
10.15 am
11.30 am
5.50 am
8.00 am
9.30 am
11.15 am
12.30 pm
7.50 am
10.00 am
11.30 am
1.15 pm
2.30 pm
9.50 am
12.00 pm
1.30 pm
3.15 pm
4.30 pm
11.50 pm
2.00 pm
3.30 pm
5.15 pm
6.30 pm
1.50 pm
4.00 pm
5.00 pm
6.45 pm
8.00 pm
2.50 pm
5.00 pm
5.45 pm
7.15 pm
8.30 pm
3.50 pm **
5.45 pm **
7.00 pm **
8.30 pm **
9.30 pm **
Express Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda 5.15 am
6.30 am
7.45 am
9.00 am
10.30 am
3.45 pm*
5.00 pm*
6.15 pm*
7.30 pm*
9.00 pm*
• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 6.00 am*
7.30 am*
8.30 am*
9.45 am*
10.45 am*
** (except Saturday) * (except Sunday)
BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m. Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m. • Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m. James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m. James to Belize City ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. • Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.
• Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),
stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com
• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 • Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822
Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. • Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 6235004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.
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Peninsula Happenings! Weh di goh aan?! MONDAY TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Pickled Parrot
ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068
SailFish Resort
Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.
Tipsy Tuna
Martini Monday! We have martini specials all day! Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. Pizza Night!
Turtle Inn
Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244
Rotary Club of Placencia
Meeting at 12:30pm 622-7103 at Pickled Parrot
SailFish Resort
Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.
Barefoot Bar
TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515
Tipsy Tuna
Mojito Tuesday! We have mojito specials all day!
Barefoot Bar
FUN & FUNKY Jam Session Starts 5pm! Visiting musicians welcome! 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
Free Yahtzee dice game starts 3 pm 523-4474
Rotary Club of Placencia
senior programm at the Placencia Comunity Centre 1 - 3:30 pm
Tipsy Tuna
Wings Wednesday! We have $1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m!
SailFish Resort
NO POOL FEE 18 & OLDER, open noon – sundown.
Goss Chocolate
Open Wholesale Office Day! 9 am to 1 pm. P. 523-3544
Lola's Art
THURSDAY
Starting Dec. 12, BBQ Sale from 10 am to 3 pm! 10% off on all art done by Lola! (Free delivery for Seine Bight, BZ$3 for delivery to Placencia and Maya Beach.) Try our unique ice cold juices.
Barefoot Bar
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 523-3515
Pickled Parrot
TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068
Sailfish Resort
T-SHIRTS 25% OFF 18 & OLDER, open noon – sundown.
Turtle Inn
Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244
Cha Chi's
CALL 523-3305
Tipsy Tuna
Tipsy Thursday! Sushi Specials all day! Karaoke with Karl & dancing DJ Swagg, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m!
Jaguar Lanes
WINGS NIGHT - OPEN EVERYDAY 2P.M. - UNTIL
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club Live DJs! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 Barefoot Bar
Friday
Live Caribbean Music w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 pm! $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! "They good fi dih bak!" 523-3515
Turtle Inn
Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244
Rotary Club of Placencia
BINGO 6 pm at the Flying Pig
Cha Chi's
CALL 523-3305
Tipsy Tuna
Margarita Madness! We have margarita specials all day! Free Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m. or Live Rock Music with The Unemployables 5-9 p.m!
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club Live DJs! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 SailFish Resort Barefoot Bar
SATURDAY
Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older. Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515 Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515; Oct. 27, HALLOWEEN PARTY!
Sailfish Resort Belize
Daily drink specials, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.
Pickled Parrot
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. by The Usual Suspects! P. 636-3089
Cha Chi's
CALL 523-3305
Tipsy Tuna
Seaside Saturday! We have daiquiri specials all day! Live music and/or DJ Swagg!
Street Feet Lounge & Night Club Live DJs! Open 10 pm 'til 3 am!!! 523-3515.
SUNDAY
Barefoot Bar
Daytime Beach Party & BBQ w/ Live Caribbean Music w/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm! 523-3515
Sailfish Resort Belize
Bloody Mary Special, open noon – sundown. 18 years and older.
Turtle Inn
2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
$200, 2nd place $100, 3rd place $50. Specials on L&R Rums & Hyper Vodka.
Belize Ocean Club
Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar
Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351
Laru Beya Restaurant and Bar Turtle Inn
EVERYDAY
L&R Liquors 6x6 Beach Volleyball Tournament! $20 Registration Fee by noon. 1st place
Tipsy Tuna Barefoot Bar SailFish Resort
International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476 Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum Happy Hours 5-7pm! $1 Wings, $2 OFF Coladas & Daiquiris, $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer & $4.50 Guinness. Ph: 523-3089 Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515 POOL BAR Open to the Public at noon. 18 years and older.
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