November 2012 Placencia Breeze by The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA

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Placencia Peninsula Hosts “End of the World” Marathon and Half Marathon

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John Guzman is preparing for the full marathon. Organizers are calling all residents to cheer on the runners. The marathon and the half marathon both start at 5:15 a.m.

Over 125 runners expected to compete in inaugural event on Sunday, December 9, 2012. See page 2 for story.

Avery Thomas wins Miss Garifuna Pageant in Seine Bight Avery Thomas has proven that she has what it takes to be the Peninsula’s ambassador for Garifuna culture. Thomas was chosen as Seine Bight’s new Miss Garifuna at the village pageant on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Seine Bight Cultural and Community Center. She will join other “Miss Garifunas” competing in the National Miss Garifuna Pageant in Belize City on November 3. The confident 15 year old spoke fluently and articulately in Garifuna and impressed judges with her cultural demonstrations. Thomas MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY/ The Placencia Breeze

INSIDE HIGHLIGHTS: Meet Me in the Alley at Jaguar Lanes … Pg. 3 Turtle Inn’s Chef Edwin Alvarado … Pg. 9 Music Video Promotes Positive Message … Pg. 13

First Inter-Office Tournament Proves to Be Major Success for Organizers

Please see Miss Garifuna, page 2 Placencia Opens First Seaweed Plant … Pg 13 Aspiring Electricians Complete Course … Pg. 17 Sailing Club Brings Home Medals … Pg. 21

Please see Inter-Office Football, page 6. Update on Rescued Dog … Pg. 23 Students Write Essays on George Price … Pg. 22 Barefoot Bar Halloween Bash Pictures … Pg. 29

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Placencia Offers Ideal Location for Marathon and Half Marathon The paving of the Placencia road continues to prove its advantages. While it has done wonders for infrastructural development, trade and commerce and travel convenience, it has also allowed more people to appreciate the scenic route of the Peninsula, especially those on foot.

on the road. When the idea came to mind to plan a marathon to support social needs on the Peninsula, he completed a full 18-mile-test run by himself in March 2012. “I had planted bottled water at every mile. I figured, ‘If someone in his 60s can do this then this can definitely work,’” recalled Lovett.

Mesmerized with the beauty of the Placencia Peninsula, chemistry professor and avid runner, Chip Lovett became convinced that Placencia would be an excellent location to join the growing number of destination marathons in the world.

He immediately began networking on the Peninsula to plan the event. In just a few months, Lovett created a website: www.runbelize.org, which provides general information on the marathons including a course map, preparation advice and an online registration form. With just a short length of time to advertise, a total of 40 runners from various locations in United States have registered. But what has surprised and really impressed Lovett, is the overwhelming interest shown by runners from all over Belize.

“Some marathon courses can be really convoluted,” explained Lovett, “but Placencia is perfect. It is simple, the road is flat, and it offers the most beautiful view of the mountains, the lagoon, the beach and village life.” Organizer Chip Lovett is hopeful that the mara-

“There are many young peoLovett first visited Placen- thon will become a major Peninsula attraction. ple from Belize participatcia in 2009 with his wife ing. Initially, I thought this event would be a great during their fist vacation without their children in way to bring different communities on the Peninsula 25 years. It didn’t take long before they made their together, but I didn’t imagine the impact this would way to a real estate agent and bought property in have on running in the entire country,” said Lovett. Maya Beach. “It was not like us. It was a very imThe 85 (and expected to increase) local registered pulsive decision, but we absolutely loved Placenparticipants include Belize’s Olympic sprinter cia,” said Lovett. During his subsequent trips, Kaina Martinez from Seine Bight, the president of Lovett said he noticed a growing number of runners

VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Placencia Marathon and Half Marathon need more volunteers! Visit www.runbelize.org to sign up! Want to help with transporting runners to the starting point? Contact Chip Lovett at chip@runbelize.org. Registration fees for locals: BZ$100 for Marathon and BZ$80 for Half Marathon Registration fees for non-locals: US$100 for Marathon and US$80 for Half Marathon Grand Prizes: $1,500 for first place winner in each age category for Marathon. $750 for first place winner in Half Marathon of each age category. Rules: The minimum age for entry is 18 for the marathon and 16 for the half marathon Course: The 26.2 mile marathon course begins at the Placencia Village football field near the south end of the Peninsula, goes through Placencia Village, Seine Bight Village, and Maya Beach, with multiple views of the Caribbean Sea along the way. The course then loops back a few miles south of Riversdale. The 13.1 mile half marathon course begins at the marathon turnaround and both races finish in Placencia Village. There will be water stations at about every mile. The course is completely flat.

Belize Triathlon Association Giovanni Alamilla and even a teacher from Belize High School in Belize City who is bringing a group of students to participate. Several participants volunteered to assist Lovett with recruiting other runners. Lovett is confident that this marathon/half marathon will serve as a springboard for a much larger Peninsula attraction in 2013. “With these destination marathons, people look for comments on previous runs and pictures. We’ll be able to advertise earlier and market to more people for the next one,” said Lovett. Proceeds from the event will benefit various charitable needs on the Placencia Peninsula. Sponsors include: Robert’s Grove Beach Resort, Bowen & Bowen Ltd. (Crystal Water and Belikin Beer), Belize Telemedia Limited, Maya Beach Hotel and Bistro, Wrobel & Co. Attorneys at Law, Laru Beya Resort, Jaguar Lanes, Belize Tourism Board, Coastal Construction and Go Tees.

MISS GARIFUNA Continued from page one. and five other young women vied for the title in Seine Bight. Barefoot and donned in cultural dresses, they danced and acted to live singing, drumming and shaking maracas and spoke the Garifuna language throughout the entire show. A large crowd filled the Seine Bight Cultural and Community Center the night of the pageant. Sitting at the front row, 12-year-old Shamar Dominguez said that he enjoyed watching the girls perform different duties in the form of dance. This was their talent portion for the night, and the confident contestants demonstrated cooking, washing, lighting the fire hearth, beating plantain, picking oranges and fishing all while shaking their hips, moving their arms and shuffling their feet. Placing second in Seine Bight’s Miss Garifuna Pageant was Darcel Valerio, third, Juanisha Moreira, fourth, Denecia Aranda and fifth, Danica Augustine. Pageant Organizer Joyce Garcia encourages other members of the Peninsula community, as well visitors, to attend Juanina Moreisha placed third. the annual Seine Bight Miss Garifuna pageants. Contestants perform demonstrations of cultural “This is a unique pageant activities through dance. in our area and completely cultural. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the Garifuna people and their history in Seine Bight,” said Garcia. ▪ Organizers would like to give special thanks to everyone who donated towards this pageant. Thank you for supporting cultural entertainment!

Darcell Valerio placed second.

Live music provided by Bobby on maracas, and Ramos and “Food” Garcia on drums.

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Meet Me in the Alley at Jaguar Lanes! By Kristina Morgan Contributing Writer, kdmorgan10@gmail.com

ust a few months ago J. Lindsey Short decided to buy Jaguar Lanes, the Placencia Peninsula’s one and only bowling alley. But why did this vacation-home owner decide he wanted to own a bowling alley in Belize of all things? Simply put, he wanted to give back to the community. …and what better way than to provide adults, kids, locals and vacationers alike a place to hang out and have some good, clean fun? He has enlisted the help of long-time Placencia expatriates Bob and Pam Thomas to manage the alley along with providing some great renovations to the facilities. Among the changes are a kitchen expansion project and the recent additions to the building’s outdoor seating area. Delphina, formerly the cook at De Lite Café, is manning the growing kitchen serving up a variety of “alley food,” as Bob refers to it. This includes burgers and desserts all for under $20. Also on the menu are draft beer, “Pam’s Famous BBQ Pulled Pork” and ice cream sandwiches made from homemade cookies and vanilla

ice cream. Ask any of the alley’s many regular players and they will tell you that you can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Despite the expanding menu and dining facilities, Bob assures everyone that Jaguar Lanes is “still a bowling alley” with four lanes, rental shoes, and good, old-fashioned, pen and paper score keeping. Do not let the manual scoring scare you though. Bob will happily explain how it works and once you have tried it, you will agree that whilst bowling in paradise, tallying your own score is part of the fun and charm. Also part of the fun are league nights. When asked why she bowls in the women’s and couple’s leagues, Nora Myers replied that it “is a fun indoor activity (and there’s always AC) and it’s so different from anything else we can do here and the people are so much fun to hang out with.” For those that are not ready to commit to league play, there is always the open bowling nights. New Placencia resident Dawn Walton recalls her first time bowling in the alley excitedly stating that “They even gave me a “handicap” – my first!” (Jaguar Lanes uses a handicapping system to equalize its bowler’s skill levels offering beginner and experienced bowlers equal opportunity for bowling glory.) Also, new adventures Bob and Pam are beginning to offer at the bowling alley, are birthday parties and private events like October’s Cosmic “BOO” Bowling. Contact the alley directly for more details on setting up your own event. So the next time you’re looking for an exciting afternoon adventure, why not head up to Maya Beach and bowl? At just $6 a game with all the A/C you can handle and a full menu to choose from it’s sure to be a blast! Meet me in the alley!!!! Jaguar Lanes Managers Pam and Bob Thomas wants to see you at the alley.

JAGUAR LANES OPENING SCHEDULE: Friday – Sunday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday – Tuesday 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ladies only) 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Leagues according to Bob: Monday – Men’s Wednesday – Women’s Thursday – Couple’s Friday – Couple’s Cost: Food - < $20 Shoes - $2.50 for a full day rental Game - $6 Specials announced regularly Contact info: Website - www.jaguarlanes.com Phone - 664-2583

Cosmic boo bowling at jaguar lanes Jaguar Lanes’ Cosmic Boo Bowling was a packed house! Patrons had too much fun bowling in their wacky costumes. Didn’t get a chance to go this year? Be sure to make your reservation early in 2013! Spots fill up quickly! Craving more Halloween pics? See page 29 for our favorite shots (including some costume contest winners) from Barefoot Bar’s Halloween Bash … in color!

Don’t miss the most glamorous party of the year on the Peninsula! Friday, Dec. 14 at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort THEME: BLACK AND GOLD! So ladies and gentlemen, keep those colors in mind when you’re out shopping! LIVE DANCE MUSIC: Gilharry 7 TICKETS: $40 Single and $75, Couple. MORE DETAILS TO COME! Visit our Facebook Page: facebook.com/placenciamistletoeball for updates!

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INTER-OFFICE FIVE-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT Continued from page one. Placencia successfully hosted its first fully-organized interoffice football competition. Organizers managed to recruit eight teams from the Peninsula to compete in the fierce tournament. Teams represented The Moorings, Wallen’s Hardware, Barefoot Bar, Placencia Office Supply, Tropic Air, Turtle Inn and Sanitation (Water Board). “Veterans Over 35,” a team comprised of more mature football players, was allowed to join in for the fun. Lead Organizer Selvin “Sello” Monteroso was pleased with the tournament’s large following and success. “It feels nice to see all the support and people coming out,” said Monteroso the night after the championship game. “It has been a lot of work.” Monteroso and fellow organizers Steven “Pele” Lopez, Charles Westby, Harry Neal, Conrad and Villanueva started planning the tournament in August. They held small fundraisers and solicited a few donations to buy trophies, medals and to rent chairs for the games. “Raising funds was the biggest challenge,” said Monteroso. The games were held at the Placencia Village Sports Complex every Friday night starting on Aug. 24. The tournament brightened up the village during the “off” season and provided fun family entertainment. “We’ll definitely have it again next year ," said Monteroso. “We’re trying to organize a sports committee that will bring provide more opportunities for localized competitions like these. We want to include more sports, not just football.”

Five-a-Side Champions: Sanitation defeated Turtle Inn 4-0 in an emotional game. Players: Back Row, Left to Right: Brandon Torres, Dillon Torres, Marvin Garbutt, Ashley Torres, Sheldon Lopez Middle Row, Left to Right: Demar Garbutt, Travis Eiley, David “Rat” Torres, Normandy Hernandez Front Row, Left to Right: Ashton Torres and Anthony Ritchie. Photo Caption from Front Page: Caption: Tournament organizers gather in front of goal after championship game: Back Row: Left to Right: Selvin “Cello” Monteroso and Steven “Pele” Lopez. Front Row: Left to Right: Harry Neal and Charles Westby. Left: Ashley Torres poses with his Most Valuable Player Trophy.

If anyone would like to assist with organizing a Sports Committee, please contact Selvin “Cello” Monteroso at 661-2633 or Steven “Pele” Lopez at 632-9127.

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Edwin Alvarado on Becoming Chef at Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn

rancis Ford Coppola is famous around the world for his films, and the popularity of his wines is soaring too. In our area, he’s probably better known for his fine resorts, Turtle Inn in Placencia Village and Blancaneaux Lodge in Cayo. Both consistently rank the top 10 lists for best resorts in Central America and their hard working and well-trained employees play a pivotal role in maintaining those rankings. In December 2011, while Coppola was dining with his family around a large table at Turtle Inn’s Mare Restaurant, he requested to try every item on the menu. Twenty-six-year-old Chef Edwin Alvarado carefully supervised his kitchen staff and was sure to sample every dish before they were delivered to the big boss. Coppola, known to be a very discerning food critic at his resorts, later informed the chef that everything was excellent and that the young man had a long future ahead of him. This meant the world to Alvarado. The married father of two had travelled a long and arduous journey overcoming many obstacles to reach this point in his culinary career. Alvarado was born in Guatemala and at two years old, he moved with his family to the tiny rural village of El Progresso located on

the rustic back roads of the Mountain Pine Ridge of Cayo. After he completed primary school, he chose to work instead of continuing on to high school, which was a long and bumpy bus ride away from El Progresso. His first job was serving gelato from the Janus Foundation’s gelato truck. Janus Foundation was a non-profit German/Swiss company, which operated various small enterprises on its Maya Ranch in the Pine Ridge. Alvarado was moved from the gelato truck to the bakery where he started cleaning then quickly moved up to Head Baker in less than two years. He was now making the gelato too. This experience at Janus would set the stage for the rest of his career.

however, this was his first time being away from his wife and children in El Progresso. Like many who work in the Placencia resort industry, he worked 12 straight days in Placencia before being allowed to take four days off to be with his family. “It was hard at first, but I began to adapt,” he recalled.

Due to financial troubles, the Janus Foundation closed its doors and Alvarado decided to enroll in the Belize Tourism Board’s tour guide course. He only had three internships and a CPR course to complete when a chef who had trained him at Janus hired him to work at Cahal Pech Resort in San Ignacio, Cayo. While at Cahal Pech, Alvarado’s uncle called him from Turtle Inn and informed him about a vacancy in the resort’s gardens.

He started at the appetizer and salad station and very soon he was at every station trying to learn as much as he could. “I was so excited. This was my dream,” said Alvarado. He especially enjoyed learning how to prepare the Italian dishes.

Alvarado grew up in a farming family and was eager to work in the organic gardens at Turtle Inn;

Then, Alvarado’s healthy connections at Janus opened another door of opportunity for him. Janus’ sous chef was now working as Turtle Inn’s head chef. “What are you doing in the gardens? You should be in the kitchen. You’re very good at baking,” the Swiss chef told him. “If you train me, I’ll go for it,” responded Alvarado.

As a young cook, he trained under various chefs during his time at Turtle Inn and formed very close bonds. He still communicates with one of his mentor chefs, Italian, Mario Carlino who told him after Please see Chef Alvarado, pg. 14

SEPTEMBER 2012

The F&B department at Robert’s Grove is a very essential area that requires tireless efforts and determination to make sure our guests have a memorable dining experience. It requires many times to think out of the box. This task has been sitting on the shoulders of Ricky Coh. His calm and professional manner makes task on hand appear to be so easy. Ricky is a valuable member of the Robert’s Grove Team. Robert’s Grove takes this opportunity to name him September 2012 Employee of the Month. GO RICKY!!!

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Thirty-three Turtles Hatch Safely on Beach Due to beach erosion, a nest of turtle eggs was relocated to a more secure spot near the home of Turtle Inn General Manager Martin Krediet. He was happy to report that the turtles were all released successfully into the ocean with the help of the Southern Environmental Association. (SEA)

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Silas Promotes Positive Message in Catchy Song Seine Bight Village was the exclusive location for Garifuna musician, Silas Sabal’s music video for his new single, “Anything She Wants to be.”Sabal’s lyrics aim to promote a positive and urgent message to youths in Belize. Excerpts from song lyrics: Young boys you got to know how to treat my Belizean lady They are not just for making babies So give them a chance to see their future … She could be a doctor She could be a lawyer She could be a teacher ... She could be anything she wants to be … It hurts me when I see young boys treat them as objects ... Watch the video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/uvbOFSupzT0 “Anything She Wants to be” was produced and directed by Chatuye.

Placencia Opens First Seaweed Processing Plant

The Placencia Producers Cooperative Society Ltd (PPCSL) established in 1962, held the grand opening of their new seaweed processing facility and offices on 23 October 2012. The project aims tor educe pressure off of traditional commercial species by farming seaweed in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Funding that made this possible was from the United Nations Development Programme/Global Environment Facility Small Grants Pr gramme/ Community Management of Protected Areas Programme (COMPACT), US AID/MAREA and SEA. Look for a full article on the project in next month's Breeze, or stop by the new office and check out the display!

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CHEF ALVARADO Continued from page nine. he passed his tests in Italian cuisine, “You’re good to go. You have the passion for this.” But Alvarado didn’t always have good working relationships with chefs at Turtle Inn. An unfortunate case resulting from questionable jealousy and ego issues, as is common in many busy kitchens, saw Alvarado’s temporary departure from the resort. The young cook was relieved in a sense and returned to El Progresso where he worked on the farms for four months. But his kitchen reputation wouldn’t allow him to stay in El Progresso for much longer.

so impressed with Alvarado’s passion for learning and Italian cuisine that he invited him along on a trip to Italy. In no time, Alvarado had a passport and visa in hand and was on his way in a cab from New York to New Jersey where he met Coppola on his private jet. “My nerves were getting hype,” recalled Alvarado. In Italy, Alavarado stayed at Coppola’s newest resort called Palazzo Margherita located in Bernalda, a small hilltop town 125 miles from Naples. A room located right next to the kitchen had been reserved for him. He quickly connected with the kitchen staff at the hotel, and they were surprised at the bits of Italian language he had picked up during his mentorships at Turtle Inn. They were also impressed with his knowledge of Italian cooking and found it intriguing that in a small village called Placencia far away from Bernalda, people knew their cuisine. The highlight of Alvarado’s trip to Italy was discovering new flavors and foods. He enjoyed a ragu made with horse meat purchased from the local meat shop. A dish made with lamb brains wrapped up in lamb intestines made such an impression on his taste buds. He made sausage under the tutelage of elderly women in the town and learned how to make fresh mozzarella cheese at a farm. He cut fragrant herbs and grapes in the gardens and tried figs for the first time.

He was asked to lead the team at a small restaurant in Caye Caulker where he implemented helpful changes, after which he took another job in the kitchen at the new Bella Maya Resort in Placencia. While at Bella Maya, he received a surprising phone call from a former Turtle Inn colleague who was now working at Blancaneaux ALFONSO VALLEDOR Lodge, which is located just 25 The chef returned to Turtle Inn with 30 minutes from his house in El Pro- Turtle Inn’s Dutch-Indonesian Rijsttafel requires much preparation in the kitchen. recipes from Palazzo Margherita. “They The dinner includes 24 small plates of tasty foods flavored with exotic Indonesian gresso Village. He had come spices. Served Mondays and Thursdays only, two person minimum. $64 per person. are very simple and unique to that part of highly recommended for a sous Italy, but are very delicious foods,” said chef position by his former mentor Alvarado. He was eager to return home chefs at Turtle Inn. After just two months on the job, he was promoted to head and share the knowledge with his kitchen staff at Turtle Inn. He also couldn’t chef. Blancaneaux was very impressed with the presentation of his dishes, the wait to inform them that their style of preparing pizza dough had impressed the way he cooked his vegetables and how well he cleaned the kitchen. staff at Palazzo Margherita. It had been two years since he left Turtle Inn, but Alvarado would have another chance to prove himself. The chef at Turtle Inn had left, and it was decided Alvarado was the right person to take his place. Although Blancaneaux was closer to home, Alvarado knew Turtle Inn was the better fit for his cooking. After Coppola recognized the talent that existed in his kitchen at Turtle Inn that night in December, he began to take special interest in Alvarado’s culinary skills. Coppola would e-mail Alvarado new recipes to try, and the young chef would expertly create the dishes and deliver pictures of his work. Coppola was

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Chef Edwin dishes out Sambal Gudang (shrimp with peteh beans and coconut sauce), part of the impressive new Dutch-Indonesian Rijsttaffel offering at Turtle Inn. The chef’s short, but accelerated career has allowed him to be very versatile in the kitchen and skilled in a wide range of cuisines. Photo Caption, Pg. 9: Chef Edwin selects fresh green onions from organic garden at Turtle Inn and begins to prepare for dinner in the kitchen.

“It is a pleasure to share what I have learned. I have a great team, and I want to teach them more,” said the chef. Chef Alvarado continues to communicate with Coppola about food, and guests at the resort should expect new additions to the menu in the coming months prepared by a team led by a passionate and dedicated young man. ▪

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Placencia BTIA Members 2012 Placencia Adventures by Land or by Sea placenciaadventures@yahoo.com 523-3307 Placencia Humane Society takunchances@yahoo.com 503-3177 Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327 Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org 523-3587 Placencia Humane Society maryann.inbz@yahoo.com 523-3406 Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 Placencia Tennis bobbelize21@gmail.com 626-4015 Placencia Yacht Club potoker@gmail.com 970-209-7251 Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327 Property Pro Belize frank@belizeproperty.com 523-3292 Quest for Adventure in Belize w/ Splash Ltd. Ralph@splashbelize.com 610-1278 Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net 523-3112 Re/Max Belize Property Center david@belizepropertycenter.com 631-9622 Robert’s Grove info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 Robert Nicolait & Associates, Ltd. info@watertreatmentbelize.com 523-3149 Rumfish y vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 Seahorse Dive Shop seahorse@btl.net 523-3166 Seaspray Hotel info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420 Secret Garden Restaurant thesecretgardenrestaurant@live.com 523-3617 Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-944-2550 Singing Sands Inn info@singingsands.com 533-3022 Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306 Southern Environmental Association info@seabelize.org 523-3377 Spectarte Gallery spectarte@gmail.com 533-8019 Spilman, Ron spilmangw@gmail.com 600-8374 Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 523-3314 Taylor, Rand rndtylr@yahoo.com 661-9398 Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com 623 7971 The Added Touch rrobin@btl.net 223-0054 The Arches mrisk@trecinc.net 479-841-7970 The Flamboyant flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com 628-1143 The Flying Pig theflyingpig.belize@gmail.com 602-6391 The Maine Stay drewtravers@gmail.com 523-3507 The Moorings mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 The North Beach debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 The Placencia Hotel & Residences info@theplacencia.com 520-4110 The Shak Beach Café theshakbelize@yahoo.com 622-1686 The Surfside Escape Resort info@surfsideescape.com 523-3630 The Villas at Cocoplum BMannsfeld@yahoo.com 610-0294 The Yellow House info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 Three Iguanas Villa colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Toucan Lulu reservations@toucanlulu.com 628-8474 Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-9622 Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com 502-0736 Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Tree of Life smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Trip N Travel lgodfrey@btl.net 523-3205 Turtle Inn frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Vern’s Kitchen 667-0459 Village Inn info@thevillageinnbelize.com 523-3481 Waterfront Real Estate waterfrontbelize@aol.com 610-3264 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar wendylemus02@hotmail.com 523-3335 Westwind Hotel westwind.hotel@gmail.com 523-3255 Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com White Sand Villa jeangabebze@yahoo.com 604-7471 Wild Orchid Properties aline@wildorchidproperties.com 670-3665 Yellow Bella yellowbella@alice.it 605-0586 Yoli’s Bar regantrethewey@hotmail.com 625-2763 Yount, Doran & Kim takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Z-Touch Day Spa yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513

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Aspiring Electricians Complete Fundamental Course: Instructor Continues Program As the Placencia Peninsula continues to grow and construction work is on the rise, the need for competent and reliable electricians is paramount. Recognizing an opportunity to develop an educated local workforce, resident leading electrician, Ben Williams successfully implemented his first training course designed to provide the theoretical platform needed before advancing into the field professionally. The program, which wrapped up in October, produced four graduates. They are: Joshlin “Josh” Merwin, David “Rat” Torres, Harold “Boy” Wallen, IV and Ceasar Ortiz. “I am very proud of the initiative they put forward to learn these aspects of electrical training,” said Williams.

BEN WILLIAMS

Left to Right: Joshlin Berwin, David “Rat Torres”, Instructor Ben Williams, Harold “Boy” Wallen, IV and The course titled, “Watt to Know: Electrical Code, CalcuCeasar Ortiz stand outside the office of the Water Board where they took classes on Saturdays. lations Theory and Safety Course” was structured to familiarize students with the National Electrical Code (NEC) – Williams’ class, Berwin says she now understands how to run electricity the adopted standard in Belize – and function as the first step towards becoming through an entire house – starting from the transformer down to turning on a a good electrician. “It’s not an easy course,” said Williams, “but we try to simlight switch. “Ben’s helped me understand and work with the NEC2011 code plify the complex things and make them more understandable.” The course aims book, so everything is done right from the first time,” said Berwin. to provide a comprehensive knowledge of how electricity reacts and how to make it safe. “The safety aspect is first,” stated Williams who spent a full year Williams was very pleased with the outcome of his first class, so much so that designing the program. he started a second on Oct. 17. The four-hour Saturday classes run a course of nine weeks. Berwin says she is proud of herself for sticking through to the end Successful student Joshlin Berwin carries over 20 years experience in the conof the course and noted that it was fun to learn something new. “Don’t get instruction trade during which she did window and set design for fashion shows timidated. Study on your own between classes,” advised Berwin. “I recommend and specialty painting. Her knowledge of the electrical trade was limited. “The this class to anyone who can focus and wants to learn a new trade. There’s a lot only thing I really knew how to do was hook up a light, take an outlet out and turn breakers off, so I wouldn't get shocked,” she said. But after completing of building going on, and you can make some good money,” she added. ▪

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A Belizean Nirvana 55-D4 Above Ground Coffee 18-C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92-A2 Barefoot Bar 38-D3 Belize Sailing Charters 99-C4 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98-A2 Blue Garden House 88-E2 Blue Lagoon Apartments 80-D3 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97-C4 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52-D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8-D3 Casa Del Sol 76-F3 Casa Placencia 81-F2 Century21 BTAL 93-B4 Coconut Cottage 54-D4 Colibri House 55-E3 CPC Reality 43-C3 Destinations Belize 42-C4 De Barcelona 21-D3 DeViners 19-E3 Dianni’s Guesthouse 56-B3 Easy Living Apartments 57-C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58-C3 French Louie Caye 33-D3 Garden Cabanas 60-B3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89-E3 Grill & Go 17-C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10-F2 Harbor Hideaway 88-E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61-B3 Hatchet Caye 35-E5 Hatchet Caye Office 35-C1 J-Dees Restaurant & Bar 20-D3 Jewel of Placencia 27-C4 Joy Tours 44-C3 Julia’s Cabanas 62-E3 Tarpon Caye Lodge 45-E3 Tarpon Caye Main Office 46-D3 Las Amigas 26-E3 Leslie Tech Service 46-D3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64-E3 Manatee Inn 65-F3 Maya Lodge 66-E2 Michelo Flats 67-F2 Miramar Apartments 68-E3 Mirasol Villa 69-C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96-D3 One World Rental 70-C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71-B3 PCSD 47-E2 Placencia Bazaar 7-D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34-A5 Property Pro Belize 43-C3 Ranguana Lodge 30-E3 Re/Max Property Center 39-D3 Rumfish y Vino 43-C3 Seahorse Dive Shop 48-D4 Seaspray Hotel 79-E3 Sea View Suites 63-C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4-C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24-C3 Silver Leaf 90-E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8-D3 Southern Environmental Association 95-D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40-A1 Splash Dive Center 49-C4 The Flamboyant 28-C4 The North Beach 73-E3 The Shak Beach Café 16-C4 The Yellow House 74-D3 The Village Inn 31-F3 Three Iguanas Villa 86-E2 Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit 17-E3 Toucan Lulu 75-F3 Tree of Life 8-D3 Trip N Travel 51-C4 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43-C3 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15-C4 Westwind Hotel 78-D4 Whipray Caye Lodge 32-E5 White Sand Villa 82-C3 Yello Bella 29-F2 Yoli’s Bar 21-B3 Z-Touch Day Spa 6-D3

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St. Alphonsus R.C. Primary School September 2012

Infant I, Estrada: Uwani Marin Infant I, Whyte: George Augustine Infant II, Lopez: Tory Ramirez Standard I, Palacio: Eloy Matura Standard I, Marin: Ashawn Martinez Standard II, Sacasa: Shayana Augustine Standard III, Ramirez: Pedro Auguilar Standard III, Requena: Alexandra Garcia Standard IV, Palacio: Rafain Caliz Standard IV, Augustus: Jadon Foreman Standard V, Guzman: Diona Pop Standard VI, Castillo: Casey Christensen Pre-School, Berry: Alisia Ical Pre-School, Lucas: Nalijah O’Brien

In collaboration with educators at the two primary schools on the Placencia Peninsula, the Student of the Month Program recognizes one student from each classroom who exemplifies good behavior and demonstrates academic excellence. Each student is presented a certificate by their respective teachers in front of their peers at a special ceremony during campus assembly. Parents are encouraged to motivate their children to strive for this special honour!

St. Alphonsus R.C. School October 2012

Infant I, Estrada: Rannette Caliz Infant I, Whyte: George Augustine Infant II, Lopez: Tarsha Ramos Infant II, Flores: Charla Mae Zuniga Standard I, Palacio: Eloy Matura Standard I, Marin: Nayib Requena Standard II, Sacasa: Deavianne Shal Standard III, Ramirez: Raheem Ramos Standard III, Requena: Davin Lopez Standard IV, Palacio: Kenroy Palacio Standard IV, Augustus: Jusua Reinaldo Standard V, Moreira: Drina Stephens Standard V, Guzman: Clemencia Nunez Standard VI, Castillo: Edison Ardon Pre-School, Berry: Kymoralee Estephan Pre-School, Lucas: Ibemei Martinez

St. John’s Memorial Anglican School - October 2012

Standard I: Sasha Lopez Standard III: Shamiqua Tucker Infant I: Damarion Eiley Infant II: Cianna Garbutt Standard I: Jinelle Coc Standard V: Mariah Ramclam Standard II: Thaheid Eiley Standard: IV: Adamas Clark Standard VI: Karisha Coe Preschool: Shayan Westby (4 y/o) Preschool: Patrick Vasquez (3 y/o) St. John’s Teacher of the Month - October 2012 Denise Shivers, Std. IV Dorla Foreman, Std. I St. John’s Teacher of the Month criteria include: consistency in managing classes, general performance, involvement in the school, proactivity, leadership skills, planning and preparation for classes and enthusiasm.

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Ritchie and Villatoro Bring Home Medals By Maria Cabral Founder, Placencia Sailing Club, placenciasailingclub@hotmail.com

About The People’s Coalition of the Placencia Peninsula The People’s Coalition is a citizen’s advisory group established to provide critical and independent advice and support to the Police in order to effectively with the crime situation on the Peninsula. Rationale:  To work closely with the police to improve the quality and effectiveness of the response to the crime community.  To work with the police and community to enhance police and community relations.  To encourage and assist in the professional development of police officers in the community.  To assist in the development of a peaceful environment for the residents of the Peninsula. Objectives:  To provide training opportunities for police officers in areas such as community policing, crime scenes, criminal justice and administration.  To assist in securing necessary equipment to enhance the police’s response to crime.  To identify criminal activities that need addressing, e.g., sale of alcohol to minors, drinking in public places, gangs, crimes against children, the elderly, or the community etc.  To coordinate public forums, workshops, seminars to educate the community in areas such as parenting skills, human rights, laws, etc.

THE PLACENCIA SAILING CLUB

Contact Committee Members: Steve Christensen (610-1399), Norman Leslie (503-3385) or Jodie Yearwood (523-3148).

Isaac Ritchie, Carlos Villatoro and the PSC crew are making waves in regattas.

On October 14, the Placencia Sailing Club (PSC) travelled to Corozal Town for the Corozal Bay Regatta. PSC junior members, Carla Lopez, Carlos Villatoro, Isaac Ritchie and Richard Chan competed, teammates Tyler Garbutt, Victor Zabaneh, Wilson Riveria, and Clarence Rowland tagged along to cheer them on. The group was accompanied by PSC members Alvin & Maria Cabral, Paul Hagopian, Carol Milnes, Glen and Martha Eiley, Gillian and Salva Zabaneh, Paul and Gail Petit and Jacqueline Ritchie. Needless to say, our Placencia sailors had quite a crowd there to cheer them on!!

U-12 Football Team are 2012 Mundialito Champions The Placencia Young Bombers had another impressive showing in this year’s Mundialito football tournament. They placed first in the under-12 category defeating a team from Independence Village and placed second in the 17 and under category succumbing to another team from Independence. Team Sponsor Wendy Lemus thanked thr Placencia Village Council, Eworth Garbutt, Dalton Eiley and Sandra Steele for assisting with fuel expenses and boat transportation to Independence Village where the tournament was hosted. She also thanked the under- 17 team coach, Selvin “Cello” Monteroso and under 12 coaches, Dean Ferrel and James “Turkey” Augustine. The under-15 team did not place in this year’s tournament.▪

The morning started out with uncooperative weather. It was hot, overcast and there was barely any breeze. Luckily at around 10 a.m. the breeze picked up just enough to start the races. There were six heats in all. There were even some close, nail biting races that the PSC came close to winning! Isaac and Carlos made it to the finals with Carla and Richard finishing the regatta. It was pretty interesting as in the middle of the final race the breeze had come to a full stop! In the end, Isaac got a finalist medal and Carlos got the silver medal! ‘HURRAY.’

at placenciasailingclub@hotmail.com. You can also follow us on our Facebook page, Placencia Sailing Club. Let’s go sailing!!!

All of our sailors did an excellent job representing Placencia and made us very proud. They showed great sportsmanship congratulating the winner of the regatta and impressed quite a few by doing such a great job in a sport they were recently introduced to. In fact, Placencia has done so well since our club was formed that Carlos will be competing in The Nationals in San Pedro on November 18.

October Sponsors: No matter how small or how big all donations have made a difference in the lives of our young sailors. We recognize the Placencia Water Board for sponsoring an optimist sailing boat; Big Creek Group of Companies for sponsoring an optimist sailing boat, Lovell’s Construction and Cabinets for sponsoring of two donation boxes and Rick Caudally for his donation of $200.

The PSC would like to thank everyone who has supported the club. Thanks to your donations, sponsorships, time and dedication, we are well on our way to training some fantastic sailors. If anyone is interested in getting your child involved in sailing, becoming a member or being a sponsor, please contact Alvin & Maria Cabral at 620-7320, 600-9513, 636-5540 or

We'd also like to give a huge thank you to everyone who donated baked goods and to those of you that supported our bake sale in October to support our team’s participation in the Corozal Regatta. Also, we have to give a big thank you to Ms. Jacqueline Aldana who helped us all day with raising funds! Congratulations to Erika Lopez who was the winner of our raffle. ▪

Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic would like to inform the general public that Dr. Dalila Vanzie Krohn will be on

Maternity Leave until January 2013.

Dental services will be suspended during this period; we apologize for the inconvenience. Additionally, we look forward to introducing additional clinic days in the coming year!

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Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price By Emonie Rowland Std. III Student, St. John’s Primary School Hon. George Cadle Price was born on January 15, 1919. He passed away on September 19, 2011 in Belize City. He was the first Prime Minister of Belize. He is referred to as the Father of the Nation. George Price was a very humble man. He was kind and friendly to everyone he met. He never forgot a face or name. The welfare of the people of Belize was his first priority. The first thing Mr. Price would do when he met someone was to ask about that person’s family. George Price was a co-founder of the people’s united party (PUP). He served as Prime Minister of this nation for four decades as leader of that political party. Because of his mannerism, humble personality and his generosity he will be missed by the entire nation of Belize. He was a very good prime minister and leader of the country. According to Prime Minister Barrow Belize will never have another Prime Minister like Mr. Price. THE PLACENCIA BREEZE

Students Compete in George Price Essay Contest For September 21, 2011, to commemorate Belize’s 31 st year of Independence, the Placencia Village Council (PVC) commissioned an essay contest for the upper level primary school students of St. John’s Memorial Anglican Primary School in Placencia Village. The theme of the essay was “The Father of the Nation – Honorable George Cadle Price.” The PVC wanted the students to write an essay from a personal point of view and what they know about George Cadle Price. First place winner, Emonie Rowland received a $100 cash prize, second place winner, Giovanna DeAngeles received a $75 cash prize and third place winner Marlon DeLacrus received $50. ▪

Placencia Mooring Masters Update October 2012 By Marion Carr PMM Coordinator, muzamanzie@gmail.com As the tourism season approaches, PMM is preparing to get maintenance and overhaul of anchor mooring buoys installed under the project. The component parts are expensive as they have to be shipped in from the United States. The hardware, like shackles and thimbles, are not only difficult to source locally, but they are expensive as well. This is why as a voluntary non-profit community organization, we rely on donations and funds raised through PMM fundraising merchandise like tshirts, wristbands and dive mask slap straps. One of our biggest sources of operating funds comes via California Friends of PMM, a small group of fans of PMM's work to help protect our reef from anchor damage. On November 17 California Friends of PMM will be holding their Autumn Fundraiser in San Francisco to benefit PMM. As always, prize packages of two-night hotel stays with meals and tours and massages donated from local businesses have been solicited for the event’s raffle. This totally awesome raffle includes two island adventures and two Placencia-based prize packages. PMM wishes to thank the following businesses who have supported this raffle with their donations: Whipray caye Lodge, The North Beach, Tarpon Caye Lodge, Chabil Mar, Rumfish y Vino, Purple Space Monkey, De Barcelona Tapas Bar, Fat Boyz Pizza, Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar & Grill, Barefoot Bar, Secret Garden Day Spa, Tree Of Life Spa & Splash Dive Shop. In addition, we wish to thank Blue Seas LLC who recently made a donation of BZ$410.80 to the project. Without this kind of support, PMM would not be able to keep this project running. If you are coming on vacation and have a little room in your luggage to bring a 5/8 inch Galvanized anchor shackle or heavy duty 7/8 inch galvanized thimble, these kind of donations are always welcome. Please check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/pages/ Placencia-Moorings-Masters-PMM-Placencia-Belize/180812697135 , for more details about the fundraiser in California and PMM news updates. ▪

Photo Caption: Left to Right: PVC Chairman Charles Leslie, Jr., First Place Winner Emonie Rowland, Second Place Winner Giovanna DeAngeles, Third Place Winner Marlon DeLacruz and St. John’s Principal Steven Whyte pose for photo beneath St. John’ s school flag.

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PHS Shares Update on No Name’s Recovery By Doran Yount Chairman, Placencia Humane Society In the last issue of the Placencia Breeze, we told you the story of “No Name”, an abandoned, starving dog who was discovered by the owners of Danube Restaurant in Seine Bight. The dog had been tied as a puppy and left to grow with the rope getting tighter and tighter around its neck. The Placencia Humane Society (PHS) have theorized that “No Name” must have cut the rope with its sharp puppy teeth, but spent the next several months before being rescued trying to survive and hunt for food on the streets while struggling with the choking rope. We also believe that many people chose to ignore the dog because of his unpleasant smell due to the infection caused by the rope. After the PHS rescued “No Name” and immediately removed the rope and treated the dog with the assistance of veterinarians, he was left in the temporary care of Danube owners Herbert Kollmann and Simone Gareis who fed him food and medications. Since No Name was rescued, he moved into my house where he became friends with another abused dog named Bambi who was rescued in Maya King by some tourists. Bambi served as a mentor to No Name, and he also developed friendships with other animals: Sheba, Sara, Red and Fluffy. “No Name” was then relocated to a house on the beach where he met other dogs: Buddy, Jackie and Blackie. “No Name” was undergoing a miraculous recovery. He played with the dogs on the beach, running up and down chasing the waves. They would play and roll in the sand all day taking time out for naps and meal times. “No Name” then stayed at my house again for a while and seemed to really enjoy reconnecting with Bambi – his first canine friend. With Bambi’s influence “No Name” learned to dig in the sand and go crabbing. He seemed to enjoy tasting those land crabs. Then one day, “No Name” met PHS board member local massage therapist, Patricia Celenza. He seemed very trusting of Celenza and they bonded immediately. It wasn’t much longer before “No Name” had found a new home. “No Name” met Celenza’s four dogs, and they all go for long walks on the beach. But for all of us at PHS, one of the biggest day’s “No Name’s” recovery phase was going swimming in the sea with the other dogs. This is when we knew for sure that “No Name” had a healthy future ahead of him and pulled a major breakthrough. This dog is experiencing a love that it could’ve only dreamed of during those dark days when he was simply struggling to catch his breath and swallow a morsel of food on the streets. At this time, Celenza is teaching “No Name” how to be on a leash, which isn’t very easy

PATRICIA CELENZA

Above: No Name frolicking on the beach. Below: No Name exhausted after day of frolicking on the beach.

since he is scared of them, but we are confident that he will happily surrender in due course. “No Name” is also being treated to special doggie massages. The PHS is ecstatic that “No Name” has found his “FUREVER HOME!” Give No Name a new “furever” name! Enter the “GIVE NO NAME A NEW NAME CONTEST, and prizes await you if you win, and your name will be announced in the next edition of Placencia Breeze, so come on and give him a new name. Ways to Submit Your Entry: 1. Email it in to info@placencia-pets.org 2. Phone it into Doran Yount at 670-4130 or Candy Powers at 523-3284 3. Write it on a piece of paper with your name and contact information and leave it with Jolie Pollard at the Placencia Tourism Center. HE’S WAITING! ▪

A Remarkable Turn Around: No Name Before Recovery ...

BILL TAYLOR

PHC Chairman Doran Yount and Fred Fuller care for No Name along with Jorge Lopez. See our past issue on issuu.com/theplacenciabreeze for our first article on No Name.

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Letter from the Placencia Humane Society Chairman

ear PHS members and the Placencia Peninsula Community,

As the time grows near to the end of my first year as the Chairman of Placencia Humane Society (PHS), I felt a need to tell you what we have accomplished and where we wish to go. Most of you know that this current board had no intention to be elected to office. The last election was such a difficult event that the members voted in new people from the community that would turn around the image associated with PHS. We believe we have done that. In the beginning it was not easy to find any volunteers who wanted to help. Look at all the wonderful people volunteering to help the animals now! There was no transition from the past to present board. We had to figure it out for ourselves. Not only did we, but we had a great time doing it. There is still a long way to go. We now have an accountant willing to donate services to keep the financials in better shape. We have a volunteer keeping inventory and other records. PHS has been recognized by Humane Society International and is working with this board to help improve our program! We hope to follow in their footsteps using their proven guidelines. They are willing to help us! PHS offered free clinics all year long.

This worked very well as those who could afford gave more donations to cover those who could not afford. We are seeing lots of animals who have not seen a doctor in years. However PHS has been informed by Humane Society International that it should revise its program to focus on free Spay and Neuter programs. After review, we are restructuring that now. We were requested by the Placencia Village Council (PVC) to help them in the situation of the loose and attacking animals. It has taken us almost a year to come up with a plan and program that was accepted. We have teamed up with the PVC and the Placencia Police Department to address the stray, roaming and biting dogs. Together, we have come up with a plan. It was a team effort. PHS is now tracking and collecting data on the feral cat population with a tattoo program. We also are in the process of implementing a micro chip program and have received a donated chip reader! PHS is working with K9. Lifeline on this program. PHS is working with an animal rescue group in Kansas City, Mo. We hope to have the funds donated to acquire our 501-3-C status in the U.S. This allows U.S. Citizens to donate to PHS as a tax deduction. It also opens us up to request grants to promote our programs. PHS is working to implement an education program in the schools as well. We are in

negotiations with other local organizations to help further the program. A true team effort. PHS was able to provide Seine Bight with three free clinics this year. After the first clinic with Dr. Baptist, Dr. Lopez and Dr. Roches, PHS quickly realized Seine Bight needed more help than PHS could financially provide. With help from Hopkins Humane Society they put us in touch with PAWS Without Borders. They brought us much needed medicines and supplies to replenish what was used in Seine Bight. PAWS have requested to come and donate their services for another free Seine Bight clinic in March 2013! Once again, another team effort. On September 24 & 25 Clara Lee Arnold from Hopkins Humane Society along with Dr. Tina Cone and staff of Collier County Vets Without Borders, Dr. Orlando Baptist, members from San Pedro’s Humane Society, Humane Society International, K9 Lifeline and members of the Placencia Humane Society Volunteer group all volunteered for two days of animal care. Right on their heels coming in on September 28 and 29 were Dr. Barnett along with a team of doctors and technicians from Florida, assisted by Dr. Bennett. Once again, Placencia Humane Society’s Team of VolunPlease see PHS Chariman’s Letter, page 25

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PHS Chairman’s Letter Continued from page 24

teers rose to the occasion and spent another two days of animal care in Seine Bight. Instead of venturing off the Peninsula we have realized there are many pets that need our help right here on the entire Peninsula. But we see animals from all around, from Punta Gorda to Belmopan. We hope to get these communities more involved in the future. We at PHS think that partnering with Hopkins Humane Society, San Pedro Humane Society ( SAGA ), Humane Society, International, K9 Lifeline, PAWS and more is the way to progress PHS. With their support, we believe we can continue to promote animal health and humane education programs . With this team effort, we can make a difference.

If you like the direction PHS is taking please help us. Join our TEAM. Become part of a team that wants to work together for the common goal. Become a board member or volunteer. Do you have an expertise? Are you a historian? accountant? store clerk? educator? medical assistant? trapper? anything? Or do you just want to help in any thing you can? Help us research and implement our programs. There are many positions to fill. We need your help. If you can’t help that way, we hope you will support us with your donations. That is how we can do what we do for the animals of the Peninsula. If you like the new positive and fun PHS, become a member, come out and vote for progress on November 23 at our annual meeting. Support this board and the programs that WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Sincerely, Doran Yount, Chairman Placencia Humane Society

DID YOU KNOW? Article 17. of the Dogs Act Chapter of the LAWS OF BELIZE states: “Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, no owner of a dog shall permit that dog to be at large in any street or place of public resort in any town and any person who contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and is, on summary conviction, liable to a fine not exceeding $100.00.

HOUSE FOR RENT Central Placencia Fenced in yard 2 Story /2 Bedroom House (Only 1-2 persons) BZ$850+ utilities Call: 523-3063

VACANCY A Placencia restaurant is looking for an experienced wait and kitchen staff for the 20122013 season. Applicant should have three years experience. Resume and reference required. Call 635-0464 or e-mail resume to pbfoods57@hotmail.com

LICENSED TOUR GUIDES OF THE PLACENCIA TOUR GUIDE ASSOCIATION AS OF NOVEMBER 2012 Alvarado, Francisco Bech, Christian Benguche, Bryan Bonnel, Eusebio Cabral, Daniel Cabral, Egbert Cabral, Julian Cabral, Mark Carr, Edwin Carne, Lisa B. Castellanos, Wayne Chan, Clodia Chun, Cirilo Cuevas, Ian Eiley, Englebert D. Eiley (Jr.), George Eiley, Kenroy Eiley, Marisa Faux, Leslie Faux, Stephen Forman, Eric Ferrel, Christain Garbutt, Alexander Garbutt, Bertrand Garbutt, Darrel A. Garbutt, Gilbert Jr Garbutt, Walter Garbutt, Warren Garbutt, Winsley Garcia, Leopold Gardiner, Doyen Gardiner, Doyle Godfrey, Dale Godfrey, Earl Gongora, Prince Gordon, Raymond Ical, Juan Leslie, Ainsworth Leslie, Bernard Leslie, Bruce Leslie (Jr.), Edlin Leslie, Doren Leslie (Sr.), Ivan Leslie, Leopold Leslie, Mark Leslie (Sr.), Rene Leslie, Russell Leslie, Sean Linarez, Francisco

2012- Nov. 11 2012 - Nov 18 2013 - May 8 2012 –Nov 11 2013 - Feb 7 2013 - Feb 11 2013 - March 22 2012 - Aug 9 2013 - March 11 2013 - March 19 2012– Nov 8 2013 - March 11 2013 - March 1 2013 - March 14 2013 - May 22 2013 - Feb. 11 2013 - May 13 2013 - March 21 2012 - Nov. 4 2013 - Feb. 21 2012 - Dec 14 2012 - Aug 31 2013 - Jan 28 2013 - April 23 2013 - Mar 19 2012 - Dec 8 2013 - April 23 2013 - Jan 4 2013 - May 20 2013 - April 3 2013 - March 29 2013 - Jan 19 2013 - May 13 2013 - Jan 28 2013 - March 11 2013 - Feb. 3 2012 - Nov. 21 2012 - Jul 31 2012 - Dec 22 2012 - Nov 18 2013 - Oct. 3 2013 - March 14 2012 - Dec 8 2012 - Dec. 7 2013 - Jan 14 2012 - Dec 20 2013 - Jan 28 2013 - May 13 2012 - Dec 22

Longsworth, Gareth Lopez, Stephen Lopez, Sydney Mandoza, Pablo A. Manzanero, Eric Mes, Zerefino Modera, Kevin Muschamp, Evaristo Neal, Harold P. Neal, Hubert Palacio, Lennox Parks, Patrick Pau, Juan Ramirez, Patricia Ruano, Francisco Shal, Florencio Tucker, Elroy Usher, Eddie Vernon, David Vernon, Levi

2013 - March 14 2013 - Feb 12 2013 - Jan 28 2013 - Feb 28 2013 - July 16 2012 - Dec. 22 2013 - Jan. 28 2012 - Dec 21 2013- Jan 28 2012 - Dec 30 2013 - Sept. 18 2013 - June 17 2012 - Sep 13 2013- March 14 2013 - Nov. 10 2013 - Jan 30 2013 - March 14 2013 - April 5 2013 - March 14 2013 - March 14

Villanueva , Andrea Villanueva, Clint Villanueva, Conrad Villanueva, Rafael Westby, Arthur A. Jr. Westby, Jason Westby, Zane Westby, Jason R. Williams, Alfred Williams, Jason Young, Dwayne Young, Hubert Young Stephen

2012 - Nov 11 2013 - April 3 2012 - Dec 14 2012 - Nov 4 2012 - Dec 28 2012 - Dec. 8 2013 - March 14 2012 - Dec 8 2013 - March 14 2013 - Jan 14 2013 - Aug 18 2013 - April 5 2013– Apr 28

Please note that some licensed guides might not appear on this list. Contact the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for further information. This service is provided by the Placencia BTIA in partnership with the Placencia Tour Guide Association and the Belize Tourism Board.

LIQUOR LICENSE NOTIFICATIONS: NOVEMBER 2012 This service is provided through the Placencia Chapter of the Placencia BTIA. Place your ad in the December Breeze. Submission Deadline: Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. Contact the PBTIA at the Placencia Tourism Center: 523-4045 or info@placencia.com Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Ann Ramirez is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Aba Isiene Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Verna Marin is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Vern’s Kitchen Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Synescio Coh is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Chabil Mar Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Herbert Kollmann is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at DANUBE Seine Bight, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Ian McField is applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Quarterdeck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Norman E. Leslie is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at D’Tatch Seafood Bar & Grill Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Roger Blair is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Nautical Inn Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Pamela & John Solomon are applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Rum Fish y Vino Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Frank Da Silva is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Mango’s in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Cassie Dial is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Barefoot Bar Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Bradley Schofield is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Sea Glass Inn Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Julian Cabral is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Whipray Caye Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Wendy Lemus is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Wendy’s Creole Restaurant Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Renee Brown is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at The Moorings Belize Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Habanero Mexican Restaurant in Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Robert’s Caye in Robert’s Caye, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Ranguana Caye in Ranguana Caye, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Sweet Mama’s in Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Roberts Grove Seaside Restaurant in Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jean Marc Tasse is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Singing Sands Inn in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Leonidas H. Ramirez is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Green Parrot Beach in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Slavek Machacka is applying for a Malt Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Manatee Inn Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Patrick Gonzalve is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at The Flying Pig Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Daisy Leslie is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at J-Dee’s Restaurant Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Martin Krediet is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Turtle Inn Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Michael Meitim Usher is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Macovy Blues Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Alan Stamm is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Paradise Resort Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Barry Snowden is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Los Porticos Villas Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that David Nicholas Symons is applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Purple Space Monkey Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing

Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Betty Rhoads is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Friends Near the Pier Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Adriana Lynn Upham is applying for a Restaurant/ Bar Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Pickled Parrot Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Francis Gagliano is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Talking Drums Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Antoinette Miller is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at Miller’s Landing Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Robert Thomas is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Jaguar Lanes in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Doris M. Herrera is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Hungry Gecko in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Doris M. Herrera is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Maya Point Market in Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Allan Dunker is applying for a Publican & General Special Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the MnM Hardware & Service Station in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Kimberly Ingersoll is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2013, to be operated at the Hideaway Caye in Pelican Cayes, Placencia Peninsula and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Nick Pollard is applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at The Galley Restaurant & Bar Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Dawn Pollard is applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2013, to be Operated at Dawn’s Grill n Go Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.

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PLACENCIA PENINSULA GUIDE PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM

ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free wireless internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at 5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax.

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

Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com The North Beach: offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com Toucan Lulu: Five cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474

Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; Email: trdewndpla@btl.net

North of Airstrip Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: Two secluded bungalows on the beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 533-8110; email: taylors@btl.net; Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4 beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate. Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: sales@bluecrabbeach.com

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses,

The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare, The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class accommodations starting frm Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites. Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from one location. Tel: 533-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com.

At The Cayes Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565 Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565

Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 5 0 1 -6 1 0 - 1 0 6 8 , E M AI L: wh i p r a yc a ye @ ya h o o .c o m, W EB : www.whipraycayelodge.com

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

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com

Dawn’s Grill n Go Restaurant: Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Daily specials feature Belizean favorites like escabeche, stewed gibnut, roast chicken w/rice n beans. Try curry, Creole or garlic seafood or grilled pork chops w/ sweet & sour sauce & more for dinner! Ph: 602-9302. Located along Main Road b/w Carol’s Cabanas & BTL, corner of Kubaaly Street.

loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; E-mail: greenparrot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com

The Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill: Fun for all the family! Good

Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens,

eats, drinks, cocktails and exclusive purple and yellow ice cream. Don’t be a stranger. Come say hi to the monkey : ) Call: 523-3169

clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp kayaks, bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza 523-3010.

Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-3022 Email: info@singingsands.com Website: www.singingsands.com

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!

North of Airstrip DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI from 4:30 pm. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: greenparot@btl.net

Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 5233565!

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Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents “Belizean Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment…Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya Beach...For reservations call 523-3476. Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.

Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 AM – 10 PM. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove – Belizean restaurant serving breakfast ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM.

The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front building, with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest in the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10 a.m.-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 533-4110 for pick up of any number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for info about our restaurant &

The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours, inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call 533-4110 for booking. Fax: 533-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com

Robert’s Grove Dive Center – Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565! Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing, river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com

Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com

Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com visit www.splashbelize.com

Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. Tel: 523-3205 Email: lgod-

bar.

frey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply

CHEERS

SERVICES

Placencia Peninsula Bars Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main

Chocolatier Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively

Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties & more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!

in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on the Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm.

Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment

And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412

Caribbean Breeze Coolspot: Great spot overlooking lagoon 1/4 mile past the airstrip serving cold beer, rum drinks plus grilled burgers and daily specials. Also the new home of Placencia Pizza. Open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. BBQ on Saturdays. Managed by Wende Bryan and Denise Williams - Tel: 624-2651 Golf carts, bikes & boats welcome… large secure parking lot.

The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve you.

Health & Fitness only. www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427

Food Markets Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.

Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikin and a variety of Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 533-4110 for reservation for pick up of groups 4 or more.

Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com

COFFEE

Muzamanzie Photography – contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: muzamanzie@yahoo.com

Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked goods

Internet Access

Photography

and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s Restaurant in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree high speed Wi-Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212

Real Estate

SHOPPING

We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please visit our office next to the tourism office or call us at 6729000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com

Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.

Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342 Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery, jewelry, arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art. Maya Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank. Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm and by appointment! Tel 523 4309.

TOUR PROVIDERS Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre in Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure tours. Email: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577.

CPC Real Estate Solutions - is your trusted real estate broker in Belize.

The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums, Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property options. Please call 533-4110 or 533-4112 or email madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with our agents and view our piece of paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com

Airlines Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights throughout Belize. Now flying nonstop to Honduras on Mon, Wed & Fri. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call 523-3410.

Rentals (Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles) Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-4017 or email info@silbelize.com.

Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats

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Barefoot bar’s Halloween bash!

Costume Contest Winners: Most Original: The Bale of Cocaine – Yvette Guild - $200 Bar Tab Best Couple or Group – The Village People – Cleeve Westby, Marco Fantoni, Hannah Cowell, Tracey Williams, Carol Milnes and Chris Salmon - $300 Bar Tab Best Male – SCUBA Tom – Tom Hitchcock - $150 Bar Tab Best Female – Pagan Horned Goddess – Greta Leslie - $150 Bar Tab Most Entertaining – Gangnam Style – DJ Rico - $100 Bar Tab Honorable Mention – The Mennonite Brothers – Grayson and Omar Sierra - $100 Bar Tab

All photos obtained from respective pages on www.facebook.com belonging to Lee Nyhus, Barefoot Bar, Cleeve Westby, Jolie Pollard and Doyen Gardiner.

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Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials, manicures & pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request. For reservation call 520-4110.

Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!

Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 600-0375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka.

Wedding Planning The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your weddings quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest selection of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax: 520-4112 or email; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com

BANKING Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3431. Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. Phone: 523-3144. Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.

COMMUNITY NUMBERS Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Post Office: 523-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Deborah Coston, 624-6483

EMERGENCIES Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 626-0667 PLACENCIA RULE 62 GROUP • ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS 9:30 A.M. SUNDAYS - OPEN MEETING AT THE PLACENCIA HEALTH CENTER. FOR INFO: 670-1255, 610-1441, 628-1143

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565

PLACENCIA NAR-ANON (Narcotics Anonymous Family Groups)

CHURCHES St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. .

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

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 for more information: 523-3362

Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270

Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564

Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333

GETTING AROUND De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Tel: 523-4045. Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center for BZ$120. Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45a.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: 6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 7 a .m.; 12:45 pm; 2:30 p.m. Dangriga → Placencia : Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. 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. Tropic Air: P. 523-3410 Maya Island Air: P. 523-3472

The PBTIA thanks the Belize Bank for sponsoring Lobsterfest 2012 with $1,000!

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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS FESTIVALS • LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT • GAMES • FOOD/DRINK

Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA

WHEN

LOCATION

Dec. 9

Course starts at Placencia Village Football Field

Placencia Marathon and Half Marathon. Begins at 5:15 a.m.

Dec. 14

Mistletoe Ball at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort

Formal Dinner and Dance Party. A night of glamour! Black and Gold Theme. Tickets will be sold at the Placencia Tourism Center. $75, couple. $40, single.

TUESDAYS

EVENT

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)

All you can eat Mexican Buffet! Come try our Tequila Lime Pie. 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565.

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)

Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763.

WEDNESDAYS

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Live Music w/ the Entertainers. Reggae, soca, salsa, punta and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. P. 5233515

THURSDAYS

De Barcelona Tapas Bar (Placencia)

Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Dance Party!! P. 523-3515

Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill (Placencia)

Karaoke with Karl Lovell! Win Cash Prizes! P. 620-2140

Dawn’s Grill & Go (Placencia)

Fried Chicken Fridays for Lunch. (And regular lunch and dinner menu) P. 523-4079

Barefoot Bar

Barefoot Bash. Live music w/ house band 8:30 p.m. to midnight. P. 523-3515

The Placencia Hotel (North Maya Beach)

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 520-4110

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 503-3351

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)

Live music with Steve Fasano from 6 to 9 p.m.

De Barcelona Tapas Bar (Placencia)

Latin Night! Free salsa, cumbia and meringue lessons! 660-0837

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Live Rock + Alternative music with Da Man in Da Shadz. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. P. 523-3515

Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)

Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 5233565.

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)

Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565

Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill (Placencia)

Trivia Quiz Night! Benefit for the Placencia Humane Society! Win Prizes! P. 620-2140

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)

4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763.

Barefoot Bar (Placencia)

Tropical Vibes Reggae Jazz Infusion. 6 - 10 p.m. P. 523-3515

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)

Live music with Ben Bol and Orlando Betancourt from 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351

De Barcelona Tapas Bar (Placencia)

Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837

Danube Restaurant (Seine Bight)

Dice for your Belikin beer between 4.30-6pm: eg Dice “1” and pay just $1, dice “2” and pay just $2… or be lucky and dice “6” and get your Belikin beer for FREE. This special is available with a snack and/or dinner only. DANUBE is located just 100 yds north of Robert´s Grove. Open MON – FRI 4:30 - 6 p.m. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)

Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565

Robert’s Grove

Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. P. 523-3565

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)

Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m.

FRIDAYS

SATURDAYS

SUNDAYS

EVERYDAY

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Friday, Dec. 14 at Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grove Beach Resort. Start the holiday season in glamour. Contact the Placencia BTIA for more information. 523-4045 or info@placencia.com