The Abaconian - April 15, 2014 - Section B

April 15, 2014

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National Arts Festival allows students to shine

Above: St. Francis students performing a beautiful rendition of “Winnie the Pooh,” during the E Clement Bethel National Arts Festival in April.

By Jennifer Hudson Adjudications for the E Clement Bethel National Arts Festival were held on Abaco from April 1-4. Each year students from all of the family Islands compete against each other and adjudications had already been held in Nassau and Grand Bahama. For the next several weeks classes will be adjudicated throughout the remaining family Islands.

The very highly qualified panel of adjudicators for this year's festival includes Valentine Maura for drama, Elizabeth Thornton for music and Lawrence Carrol for dance. Mr Maura graduated from the Acting Academy of New York, Mr Carroll graduated with honours from the University of Ryerson, Canada and Mrs Thornton is a multitalented music teacher of 43 years experience and is the representative for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

Festival coordinator is Ms Keva Cartwright, Senior Cultural Affairs Officer with the Ministry of Culture. "One thing about competition is that it makes people keen and makes them try harder and make even more effort to be the best they can be.

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Baha Mar reps meet with students, prospective employees

Above: High school students engaged in a group activity that focuses on the importance of teamwork during Baha Mar Academy’s Job Fair on March 27 at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall. Baha Mar Academy is the recruitment and training arm of the Nassau MegaDevelopment, Baha Mar.

By Canishka Alexander With an opening date of December 2014 in sight, Baha Mar representatives are intent on filling 4,000 staff positions.

As a result, Baha Mar Academy, the recruitment and training arm of the company, met with 125 high school students last month on Abaco to discuss career opportunities, the recruitment process, how to apply online and the experience of working at Baha Mar. Students from Abaco Central High School; S. C. Bootle High School; Long Bay School; Forest Heights Academy; St. Francis de Sales School; and Agape Christian School were engaged in a number of group activities throughout the day.

Meanwhile, Kristin Wells, director of Baha Mar Academy, was excited about the turnout for their visit. Wells was accompanied by Jarrel Hall, Lashanta Smith and Vonya Ifill of Baha Mar; Beth Cantor of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar; and Benjamin Sims, director of Human Resources, for Mondrian at Baha Mar. Developed by Sarkis Izmirlian, Baha Mar’s chairman and chief executive officer, each of the hotels – the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel, Rosewood, Mondrian and the Grand Hyatt – will convey a different platform, history and feeling for guests.

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If they win they are the best in the whole country not just on their own island," she stated.

Schools on Abaco participating in the National Arts Festival this year were Angels Academy, Every Child Counts, Man O War Primary, Crossing Rocks Primary , Abaco Central High , Central Abaco Primary, J.A. Pinder Primary, St Francis de Sales and Agape Christian School.

All participated in the music and drama category with Crossing Rocks Primary and JA Pinder Primary also participating in the dance category. Angels Academy, Agape Christian School and Abaco Central High will also participate in the arts and crafts category later in the year.

At the end of each session the judges spoke very kindly to the participants announcing not only the marks awarded them but also giving them very helpful advice.

Valentine Maura shared his acting abilities with the children showing them how they could have improved their performances, Lawrence Carrol demonstrated various dance moves showing the students how to use their upper body more and helping them with particular dance steps and Mrs Thornton shared tips on breathing techniques, enunciation and how to present themselves in a more professional way.

She stated that it was a joy to listen to such talents and to be able to offer help and suggestions for improvement.

The talent on Abaco greatly impressed the adjudicators and there were some very high marks awarded across the board but the three schools which received the highest praise were the two schools in the South, JA Pinder and Crossing Rocks, and the St Francis de Sales School. The two schools in the south both presented Junkanoo dances which scored highly and two young students of the JA Pinder per-

Above: Man O War Primary School performs.

Above: ACH performs.

Above: Ronelle Excarment from Every Child Counts School. Ronelle was last year’s National Champion in the Gospel Solo for 13 - 15 years category.

formed a modern dance which elicited very high praise from the dance adjudicator.

Their choir also dazzled with the beautiful song ‘Cum By Ya’. A 10-year-old boy who was the only soloist at CAPS, won very high praise from the music judge for his solo for which he gained 89 marks.

Students of the St Francis de Sales School brought the week of adjudications to a climax on Friday afternoon with a very impressive finale. The singing was outstanding with many achieving marks above 90 which is distinction level. A gospel choir comprising teachers and students gained 91 for their offering, a gospel quartet of four teachers gained 93, an amazing pop solo ‘All of Me’ sung by Ashanti Duncanson gained 92 while the junior choir also gained 92 for their rendition of the charming song ’Winnie the Pooh’ .

The highest mark of 94 for the entire session on Abaco was given to the group of senior students and teachers for their rendition of the song ‘Moon River’.

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Certainly, the Baha Mar Casino & Hotel exudes a vibrant, high energy and flamboyant feel, while Rosewood is featured as a high-end destination with classic, elegant and timeless attributes. The Mondrian appeals to the artistic nature of its guests and gives a homely feeling with its white, airy space. The Grand Hyatt generates an aquatic and calm surrounding.

Wells boasted that Baha Mar’s standard of service excellence and attention to detail is what makes it so diverse and unique.

A total of three job fairs were held from March 27-29 at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall and Agape Christian School’s Grace Gym. More than 100 potential candidates had signed up online and were invited to bring along resumés for their interviews.

Among the high school students, Conrad Davis of St. Francis de Sales School said he was impressed with the

slideshow presentation and the presenters.

He described the job fair as entertaining, lively and interactive with the games and group activities.

Shakir Michel of Long Bay School said he learned quite a bit about Baha Mar, and he likes how it is set up as a resort.

He expressed interest in working there although he has not decided on a position as yet.

However, Gabrielle Davis of Abaco Central High School said she is interested in becoming a massage therapist. She was also impressed by the attractiveness and the amenities offered by Baha Mar “I like how they have Bahamian culture and tradition with the food and the art,” Gabrielle remarked. “In the resort, you can see things like the conch shells and even a painting of a Junkanoo scene on the floors of public spaces and the [guest] rooms.”

Indeed, Baha Mar will feature an art gallery with an extensive collection of Bahamian art as well as work produced in on-

site artist studios.

The tour concluded with Baha Mar representatives visiting more than 3,000 local high school and college students throughout the country with additional stops in Grand Bahama, Bimini, Exuma, Eleuthera and Long Island.

Interested candidates are asked to complete an online application at: www. bahamar.com/careers/opportunities.

District Spelling Champion returns from Nassau competition S. C. Bootle High School student and Abaco District Spelling Champion, Kaitlyn

Russell, along with her coach, Mrs. Nadira Kawalram, returned from the National Spelling Bee Competition in Nassau having made it through seven rounds in her first ever national competition.

They were congratulated at the airport in Marsh Harbour by various Government Officials, who happened to be on the same flight or were at the airport.

Principal Huel Moss said that although she did not win the National Competition this year, Kaitlyn made many friends and gained a wealth of experience to make another attempt next year.

"Congratulations Kaitlyn; Abaco is so proud of you," Moss expressed.

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Above: Abaco District Spelling Champion, Kaitlyn Russell (center), being congratulated for her performance by North Abaco member of Parliament, Renardo Curry (left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works & Urban Renewal, Hon. Philip Davis (right).

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School & Youth News Dental hygienist visits preschoolers at Kingdom Care 4 Kidz

Above: Giselle Knowles teaching preschoolers about dental hygiene.

By Canishka Alexander Giselle Knowles, a dental hygienist from Abaco Dental Associates, visited Kingdom Care 4 Kidz located in Central Pines on March 18. Knowles’ audience ranged from babies at the school’s nursery to pre-school children up to age 4 in K-4.

During her presentation, Knowles spoke to the children about the importance of taking care of their teeth, and making sure they have all of their teeth as well as eating healthy snacks to prevent “sugar

bugs” from forming. The “sugar bugs” were in reference to cavities.

To the children’s delight, she demonstrated how to properly brush teeth with a large mouth/teeth model and a toothbrush. She also asked each child to open their mouths widely to see if they had any cavities, which would require a visit to the dentist.

As they get older, Knowles said they should introduce flossing. Again, she emphasized the importance of eating proper

snacks because children should not have cavities.

While the four-year-old students were able to grasp the information she shared and were more interactive throughout the presentation, Knowles said the information was a bit more challenging for the one and two-year-olds to understand.

Nevertheless, children should begin dental visits as early as twelve months.

“They should start as early as 12 months even if they’ll just get in the chair, and we can have a look,” Knowles suggested. “We can polish the whole mouth, and then when they get to the age where they don’t swallow, we can start the fluoride treatments. Fluoride is just an element that helps protect the teeth against cavities.”

At Abaco Dental Associates, Knowles works along with three dentists from Nassau. They are: Dr. Ricardo Crawford, general dentist; Dr. Kristen Darville, a pedodontist specializing in children’s dentistry from 12 months to 18 years; and Dr. Barry Russell, an orthodontist.

Bahamas Outstanding Students Foundation awards Abaco students

By Samantha Evans This year, the Bahamas Outstanding Students Foundation (BOSF) is celebrating nineteen years in The Bahamas and ten years on Abaco. The mantra for this Foundation is “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize.”

It is their goal to honour top achievers across The Bahamas in the areas of academics and sports.

Approximately 130 students were honoured at Agape’ Grace Gym on Thursday night March 27, 2014 beginning at 6:30pm. In attendance were BOSF founder and CEO Trevor Ricardo Whylly and Treasurer and Member of the Board of Directors Greg Smith, the latter of whom brought brief remarks.

Presiding over the activities for the evening was Local Coordinator, William Davis. He stated that amidst all of the negativity being reported in our country,

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he is proud to highlight positive things that young people are doing across Abaco schools and communities. He told those in attendance that we need to get back to those days when neighbors looked out for each other and each other’s children. He added that we cannot expect communities to get better until the neighborhood is the way it should be. He admonished all present to do their part to make Abaco communities better for our children and future generations to come.

Mrs. Simmons, Assistant Island Administrator, brought brief remarks on behalf of Senior Island Administrator Preston Cunningham. She congratulated the students and told them that even though these accomplishments are great, that their journey has just begun. She realizes that they had struggles and challenges to get to this point but if they want success to continue to follow them as they journey forward, then they must stay on the path they are on no matter how tough it may become.

Leslie Rolle, Deputy Superintendent for Abaco, brought brief remarks in the absence of Superintendent Dr. Lenora Black. He commended the founders of the BOSF for the great work they are doing to honor students across the Bahama Islands.

He encouraged the Grade 12 students to continue on as they are headed for much harder work as they leave the confines of the school grounds. He told the students to not forget their humble beginnings nor those who have sown into their lives.

After two great performances by Sherry Rolle and The Central Abaco Primary School Band, Mr. Smith brought remarks. He encouraged the students to dream big and to continually acquire knowledge. He looked at them and stated that he knows that he is looking into the faces of leaders and world changers, but they have to keep their eyes steadily on the prize to make these dreams come to fruition.

He added that they have great plans for the foundation, some of which will impact Abaco. He noted that next year, they will offer a scholarship to the top finisher in every category and introduce a Rhetoric Category where the high school students will have to give a speech on a topic given.

This will be a separate award yielding a book scholarship to the top finisher.

Awards were given out to the students in three categories: Opal, Emerald and Diamond.

Students receiving awards for sports came from: Agape Christian School, James A. Pinder, St. Francis de Sales, Treasure Cay Primary School, and S. C. Bootle High School.

Those schools whose students received the Opal Academic Awards (Grade 6) were:– Man-O-War Primary School, St. Francis de Sales, Amy Roberts, Central Abaco Primary, Agape Christian, Cherokee Primary, Fox Town Primary, James A. Pinder, Treasure Cay Primary, Moore’s Island All-Aged, Angels Academy, Long Bay and Hope Town School.

Those schools whose students receiving the Emerald Academic Awards (Grade 12) were: Agape Christian School, S. C. Bootle High, Forest Heights Academy, St. Francis de Sales, Abaco Central High and Long Bay School.

Those schools whose students got the Diamond Academic Awards (4.0 GPA) were: Man-O-War Primary School, St. Francis de Sales, and Forest Heights Academy. The primary school students received medals and the high school students received trophies.

All students were given a certificate of achievement.

Special awards were sponsored by Hon. Renardo Curry and T. Ricardo Whylly.

Angels Academy celebrates Cultural Day 2014

Above: Angels Academy students performing “La Cucaracha.” Special guests for the day were: Wynsome Ferguson, manager of the Abaco Tourist Office; Felamease Sawyer of the Dept. of Education; and Ishmael “Stretch” Morley of Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

By Canishka Alexander Angels Academy presented its Cultural Day Celebration 2014 under the theme: “Las Lenguas Abren Puertas,” translated as “Languages Open Doors.” The lively program began with the entrance of the Bahamian flag to the singing of the National Anthem, and a welcome address (Bienvenidos) by students of Grades 1 & 2.

Special guests in attendance were: Wynsome Ferguson, manager of the Abaco Tourist Office; Felamease Sawyer of the Dept. of Education; and Ishmael “Stretch” Morley of Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture.

Highlights of the celebration included a flag display of Spanish-speaking coun-

tries; poetry about life, a grandmother and a sincere man; and a combination of skits and plays.

The audience and the students piped up to the sounds of the popular: La Cucaracha. Soon the Vote of Thanks was given, and Spanish Teacher Eva Adderley thanked everyone for their support and attendance.

Barbara Johnson commended the students on a fantastic performance before inviting guests to sample the Spanish cuisine that had been prepared. She also recommended a tour of the school and the students’ classrooms to view the art projects they had completed under the guidance of Stacey Adderley, their art teacher.

First Urban Renewal Fun Day a success

By Jennifer Hudson Despite predictions by the weather department of inclement weather for Saturday, March 29, the rain held off. This was very good news for the Urban Renewal team's Fun Day. The event was held at Browns Bay in Dundas Town from 11 AM to 4 PM and provided a lot of fun for children ages 6 to 12 years.

Sandy Bootle, Assistant Manager of Urban Renewal Abaco, coordinated the event assisted by facilitators Ernestine Albury, Vernita Reckley and Weldon Davis.

They partnered with the Urban Renewal

Department of the Royal Bahamas Police Force under the leadership of Woman Sergeant Joyce Smith and PC Kenton Clarke.

Supervision of the children for the day was provided by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Rangers though no swimming was allowed.

The children enjoyed games such as egg and spoon and sack races, a quiz section and an Easter egg hunt as well as plenty of free play to socialize with their friends. Children were invited from all Please see

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communities.

In order to satisfy their hunger and give them energy for all of their activities, the children were able to enjoy grilled chicken and corn, hot dogs and hamburgers, cupcakes and popsicles, with fruit punch and water to quench their thirst. A large number of children turned out for this first Urban Renewal Fun Day and showed by their happy laughter that they were having a good time.

Mrs. Bootle said that she would like to thank all sponsors who donated towards making this first Fun Day a success especially their primary sponsors of Island Luck and North Rock Water. She added that they are looking forward to many more Fun Days which will be held in different communities and for different age brackets so that all young people will get a turn to come out and enjoy themselves.

Age-appropriate activities will be organised which, she said, will probably include a dancing for the teens.

IT Cadet Program Closing Ceremony held under the theme: Empowering Youth through Technology

By Mirella Santillo Seven cadets from Abaco Central High School and SC Bootle High School, who attended the Information Technology Program during the school year, were awarded their closing certificates during a short ceremony held at the Government Complex cafeteria on Thursday, April 3.

Vincent Coakley, who tutored the students in mathematics, and Janette Pratt, the coordinator for the IT Cadet Program, officiated the graduation ceremony.

Before the certificates presentation, Dr. Lenora Black congratulated the students and offered some words of encouragements, challenging them to dream about a dynamic future. “Dream in colour”, she said urging them to see the world before coming back home. “Represent the people who have trained you: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Coakley,” she said.

Following Dr. Black’s remarks, the cadets were introduced individually.

Conrad Cornish (ACH), Deion Jones (SCB), Eranda Hield (SCB) , Virgil Bain (ACH), Tyshnyque Cunningham (ACH), Rosanna Parker (SCB) and Jonathan Dorsett (ACH) walked to the head table to receive their completion certificates from Mr. Coakley.

As they took their turns to receive their certificates, Mrs. Pratt read for an audience of teachers, parents and siblings.

She read the individual presentation each cadet had written of themselves and of their goals.

Conrad Cornish who had been elected the “Most Outstanding Cadet” was asked to come and say a few words. He answered shyly that he was not prepared but that he would speak from his heart.

He wanted mostly to give thanks to all his teachers and to his mom who always had some food ready for him when he came home. A couple of presents awaited him at the end of his speech.

There was something for each student providing they had a few words to say.

Most of them were thankful and appreciative of the program. Two students, Kavon Lakeman and Ashley Albury (ACH), also

Above: Mr. Johnson, Dr. Black, Ms. Pratt and Mr. Coakley with IT Cadets during the Closing Ceremony on April 3. The Cadets who took part in the program were: Conrad Cornish (ACH), Deion Jones (SCB), Eranda Hield (SCB) , Virgil Bain (ACH), Tyshnyque Cunningham (ACH), Rosanna Parker (SCB) and Jonathan Dorsett (ACH).

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attended the program but were not present at the ceremony.

Also missing were Yasmin Glinton who taught English and Sean Lightbourn who instructed the students in computer science.

Richard Johnson who is in charge of all the data processing technology for the government offices in Abaco - including Moore’s Island and Grand Cay - spoke about some special cases among the stu-

dents, such as Virgil Bain who commutes every day from Sandy Point.

He also mentioned that besides Mr. Renardo Curry, MP for North Abaco, who offered the refreshments for the party, Mrs. J. Pratt supplied funds out of her own pocket when needed.

Classes were held twice a week for the duration of the program, with SC Bootle High School students commuting to the Murphy Town high school for classes.

Agape wins Grade 2 Spelling Bee

Above: winners at the Grade 2 Spelling Bee on April 4, which took place at the Old Friendship Tabernacle Building. From left to right: Kelsey Marshall (Agape Christian School), first place; Carter Spicer (St. Francis de Sales School), second; and Destiny Sawyer (Agape Christian School), third.

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School & Youth News Youth Ambassadors pay a courtesy call on Bahamas Ambassador to the United States

Above: Youth Ambassadors who paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, on Monday, February 24, are pictured with the Ambassador and the Hon. Paulette Zonicle, Bahamas Consul General to Washington, D.C., and Deputy Chief of Mission Chet Neymour. From left to right are: Catalina Albury, Forest Heights Academy; Nick DeRoche, Grenada; Kefa Smith, Guyana; Consul General Zonicle; Dennis Glasgow, Guyana; Ambassador Newry; Conrad Cornish, Abaco Central High; Deputy Chief of Mission Neymour; Berthony McDermott, S.C. Bootle High; Kimberly Rahming, guidance counselor, Abaco Central High; Brady Rhodes, co-director of BoldLeaders; and Kandise Kelly, Forest Heights Academy.

Press Release A group of Youth Ambassadors, including four from schools in Abaco, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, on Monday, February 24, at the Embassy of The Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. Catalina Albury of Forest Heights

Academy in Abaco, Conrad Cornish of Abaco Central High School, Berthony McDermott of S.C. Bootle High, Kandise Kelly of Forest Heights Academy, along with their guidance counselor Kimberly Rahming of Abaco Central High, had just completed three weeks participation in a remarkable program conducted by the BoldLeaders organization.

Accompanying them on their visit

to the Embassy were three of their fellow Youth Ambassadors: Nick DeRoche of Grenada, Kefa Smith of Guyana, and Dennis Glasgow of Guyana, along with Mr. Brady Rhodes, Co-Director of BoldLeaders.

The Youth Ambassadors Program is sponsored by the U.S. State Department.

The first week, all of the participants were in Colorado, where BoldLeaders has its headquarters, and about half of them stayed in Denver while the remainder came to Washington. All of the participants also assembled in Washington and visited the State Department as a group.

BoldLeaders is a Social Profit 501(c)3 organization “dedicated to providing leadership development and training services for young people and adults all over the world,” according to its website.

“Our highly experienced trainers and educators have served people, organizations and communities in Cambodia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Kenya, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, and the United States,” the website states.

“We facilitate local youth groups for large international organizations, cities, towns, and local schools. We train mentors and teachers and design curriculum. We even train trainers to work with teens. We consult with numerous government, nonprofit, education and business organizations and provide an exciting place for interns to put their knowledge and skills to practice.”

Above: Angels Academy students performing.

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music adjudicator. "I am so glad we came here last, I am elated and will be going home very happy this afternoon," she added. She was pleased to see that the students had learned from last year's comments and thought that it was beautiful how the staff had worked alongside the students.

Mrs Sandy Edwards from the Ministry of Education Abaco office organizes the adjudications throughout Abaco each year and was very pleased with the amount of entries this year which had risen from previous years. She informed that a mark above 85 must be achieved to be considered as a national winner.

"There were so many marks awarded above 85 this year that we have many potential national winners on Abaco."

National winners will be invited to Nassau later in the year to perform at the annual Prizewinners concert.

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Abaconians take top marks in Dart Tournament

CARIFTA National Team features Abaconians

Will represent The Bahamas in the Caribbean and Americas Cup

Congratulations to Robin Albury (center) for his first-place finish at the recent Bahama Masters Dart Tournament. Shane Sawyer (left) placed second and Angela Russell (right) captured first place for the women's division. The trio will go on to represent The Bahamas at the Caribbean and Americas Cup 2014.

Photo by: Lakeshia Lightbourne-Albury

Joshua Wong (Above): The Abaco Swim Club would like to congratulate Joshua Wong on making the Bahamas 2014 CARIFTA swim team.

He is part of the boys 13-14 age group.

The 36 member team will leave for Aruba April 20. Joshua will be swimming 50M, 100M, 200M breaststroke and 50M butterfly.

Miller Albury (Above Right): Miller Albury is a freshman in Asheville School. Albury placed fourth in the 100yard backstroke at the NCISAA 3-A meet with a school-record time of 56.81 and was also sixth in the 50-yard freestyle (23.04).

His backstroke time was the best in WNC this season.

Miller is now setting his sights on The

CARIFTA Swimming Championships. He is looking forward to reconnecting with his fellow Bahamian swimmers in Aruba, where he will represent The Bahamas again. This is Millers 3rd year on the Bahamas National Team and he has developed a great relationship with the other “veteran� swimmers, but he is also excited to be joined this year by his friend, and fellow Abaconian Joshua Wong (who will also be joining him at Asheville School in September).

Miller will swim all backstroke events 50M 100m 200m; freestyle 50m 100m; ButterFly 100M and 200M individual medley. In addition, he will also be swimming various relays over the course of the four day competition.

The Abaco Club on Winding Bay

2013 Annual Five Diamond Awardees

Sherburt Simms,

First Assistant Golf Superintendent

Sonia Pierre Cook

Robert Sands

Vandea Stuart,

Guest Service Ambassador

Jerome Davis Painter

Exclusive Resort Manager (second from right)

Recognition and Rewards of The Abaco Club Associates are vital elements of engagement for a productive and satisfied workforce. The Company recognizes and rewards Services Excellences every quarter through our annualized Diamond Award Recognition Program. We would like to honour the following 2013 Annual Diamond Winners who have been recognized by their peers and leaders for their exceptional service. Vandea Stuart, Exclusive Resort Manager; Sherburt Simms, First Assistant Golf Superintendent; Sonia Pierre, Cook; Robert Sands, Guest Service Ambassador and Jerome Davis, Painter.

Congratulations to all of you,

From Management and Staff of The Abaco Club.

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CARIFTA National Team features Abaconians

Sisters Albury Higgs (above left) and Lilly Higgs (above right) both made the National Team to Compete for CARIFTA this year. Both are competing in the Girls 13-14 category.

Homer Lowe Regatta tests racing skills

By Timothy Roberts Marsh Harbour’s harbour came alive with activity as the 24th Annual Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta got under way with thirty-three sailing dinghies and sailors from Grand Bahama, Marsh Harbour, Cherokee Sound, Scotland Cay, Man-OWar, and Hope Town gathering to test their racing skills during the weekend of April 5 & 6 With juniors making up 25 of 33 sailors, the turnout was notably up from last year’s regatta as races began Saturday morning where the sailors were met with sunny skies and light winds out of the south. At the conclusion of races on Sun-

day afternoon the winners were clear.

In the Optimist Class Branden Sands took the title winning in four of six races.

This is Branden’s second time in a row winning the Hugh Cottis Trophy; however, Branden will be graduating to the Sunfish fleet next year. The trophies were beautiful handmade music boxes made by Jim Kaighin.

In the Sunfish Class, winning five races out of six, Andrew Wilhoyte captured his third straight Homer Lowe Regatta Trophy. Ethan Lowe, Great Grandson of Homer Lowe, competing in his first ever regatta assisted in presenting the winners’ perpetual trophy to Andrew Wilhoyte.

Above: Homer Lowe winners Branden Sands (left) and Andrew Wilhoyte (right.)

Giavanna Manni was top woman in the Sunfish fleet by finishing seventh and Jeremy Pleydell Bouverie was top Junior in the Sunfish fleet finishing a respectable fifth.

Mr. Kaighin said the Opti sailors “sounded like a pack of Abaco Parrots with all of the chattering and conversation on the race course. It was fun to watch and listen to.”

Jim Kaighin, one of the race coordinators, said that the “racing was pretty clean for the most part and sailors played by the rules.” The competition was great and sailors really showed off their skills as the winds changed direction throughout the day as well as an unexpected passing shower which cooled everyone off.

Mr. Kaighin said that lunches were hosted at Snappa’s each day and “We wish to thank Bill Albury and Snappas for be-

ing our regatta headquarters for many years now. This is a great place to hold any event.”

He said they are thankful to Perry Sawyer of Arawak Agency for his contribution to this regatta and to Faron Sawyer of Cherokee Air for his continued support.

He thanked Rhonda Hull of L.C. Hull and Co for her behind the scenes contribution and Charlie Cook and Panama Jack for providing some of the participation awards.

Last, but not least, he thanked the race committee, Dave and Lenore Mulock, Liann Key Kaighin, Kathy Losee, Ann Pleydell Bourverie, and Mr. G, as well as Jay Manni and Barry on the mark boat.

“Next year will be the 25th Annual Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta and we are hoping to make this the most spectacular sailing event in the Bahamas,” he said.

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Remembering Family and Friends Funeral Service for

Atwood Legrand Curry, affectionately known to everyone as Legrand, 90 years old, of Marsh Harbour, Abaco and previously of Nassau and Rock Sound, Eleuthera, was held at New Vision Ministries on Friday March 21, 2014. Officiating was Pastors Dave Lowe and Ted Pearce. Internment followed at the Gardens of Memories, Marsh Harbour.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife Beryl, four daughter: Deborah Shelley, Sandra Knowles, Linda Duggan & Melanie Lenaghan, one son: Andrew Curry, four sons-in-law: Neil Shelley, Michael Knowles, Timothy Duggan & Keith Lenaghan, daughter-in-law: Linn Curry and special family member: Marybeth Curry, eight grandchildren: Tiffany, Corey, Ashley, Rory, Matthew, Emma, Lauren & Spencer and three great grandchildren: Eva, Leona & Arion.

Numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends, especially George & Janet Harris, Annie Lowe, Kim Bethel, Cecil & Freddy Albury, and so many more relatives and friend too numerous to mention.

F u neral Service for Steven-

son Joseph “ J o e y ” Swain, age 34, was held at Friendship Tabernacle, Central Pines Estates, Abaco, on Saturday March 29, 2014. Officiating was Bishop Terrance Strachen assisted by Pastor Zeldon Simmons. Cremation followed.

Left to mourn his memory is his parents Stevenson Jay and Margaret Theresa Swain. Siblings: Shirley Janette, Sarah Jane and Stevenson John (Stevie) Swain.

Grandparents: Stanley Swain and Mother Merle Louis Williams (both deceased); Rufus (deceased) and Christiana “Rita” Johnson. Uncles and Aunts: Arlington (deceased) and Dr. Lenora Black; Edmond and Bethsheba Rigby; Shirley Lockhart; Michael and Angela Cornish; Dale and Debbie Barnard; Godfrey (deceased) and Sharon Williams; Gerald and Veronica (deceased) Pennerman; Eleazar and Mom Tina (deceased) Johnson; Robert and Rona Johnson (both deceased); William and Margaret Johnson; John and Ann Burrows; Commodore Clifford “Butch” and Sharon Scavella; Richard and Esterlene Johnson, Peter and Cheryl Fox, and many other relatives and friends. al for

FunerServices

Gilbert Reckley, will be held at Change Ministries, Murphy Town, Abaco on Saturday April 12th at 11am.

Funeral Service for

Mrs. Leonie “Aunt Lonie” “Fa Lou” Davis, age 85 years, resident of Moore’s Island Abaco, was held on Saturday February 8th 2014, at 11 am, at Greater Bethel Baptist Church, Hard Bargain, Moore’s Island Abaco, officiating was Pastor Preston Knowles, assisted by Pastor Nixon Simms, Pastor Anthony Williams, & Pastor Ishmel Williams, Interment follows Public Cemetery, Moore’s Island Abaco.

Left to cherish her loving memories are her, sons, Rodney, Ollie & Weldon Davis, adopted son, Frank Cooper, daughters, Violet Hield, Rozena Swain &

Mispha Johnson, adopted daughter, Judy Rolle, sons-in-law, Thomas Hield, Peter Swain, & Austin Johnson, daughters-inlaw, Rosamae, Sonamae, Jullie & Molly Davis, brother, Edward Stuart Sr., sistersin-law, Edith Clarke, Minerva & Verlette Davis, brothers-in-law, Kenneth Sr., & Ronald Davis, grandchildren, Edison Jr., & Malinda Davis, Diane & Oswald Rolle, Darlene & Driscol Davis, Sheryl Swain, Nadia & Kermit Curry, Dominic & Neko Hield, Audra & Jerod Forbes, Marvin & Shervon Greene, Josette & Nigil Thompson, Damien, Bernard & Mary Davis, Kimberley & Kevin McKenzie, Miranda, Roderick, Travis, Fredrick & Lisa Davis, Martin & Reka Davis, Jeromy & Judeen Davis, Latoya, Lance & Lakera Swain, Sergio, Shoshana, Stavano, Sapphire Davis, Austron & Amber Johnson, & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral Service for

Drayson Javon Forbes age 28 of Spring City Abaco, who died January 18th, was held at Change Ministries International, Murphy Town, Abaco. Pastor Dion Gibson officiated and interment followed in the Public Cemetery, Dundas Town, Abaco. Cherished memories are held by: His daughters, Drequel and Tavanique, One son, Carlito, Father: George Forbes Mother: Deethree Delancy, Fathers Fiancee: Odeen Stephens, Mothers Fiance: Kirkwood Charlton, Sisters: Tynnazz Forbes, Georgia Delancy, Georgquel forbes, Deandra Murray, Serenity Forbes, Jordan Williams, Bria Wanamaker, Brother: Terrell Murray, Step sisters, Jada James, Kenesha Charlton, Step brother: Odaine James, Grandmothers: Doris Sturrup, Louise Delancy, Thelma Murray, Grandfather: George Murray, Nieces: Sunshine, Domynyque, Nephews: Nevonne, Genisus, Marcean, Aunts: Victoria, Leslie, Hillary, Tammy, Sheena,

Trecy, Latanya, Sharon, Christine, Denise, Norma, Bernadette, Marilyn, Thelma, and Jessica Murray, Uncles: James, Lamont, Jack, Roy Uriel, Rodger, Cecil, Zane, George Jr., Trevor, Ashland Sr., Stephen Sr., Shawn Muray Sr., Kenneth Sr., Kevin Sr., Dominic, Shawn Sturrup, Mark, Frances Francis, Franklyn Gibson Sr., Lunnise Gibson, Ryan Archer, & a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service for the late Jennie

Mae Reckley Nee Curry affectionately called “Aunt Jennie” age 84 years of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco was held on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.

Officiating was be Reverend Charles Carey assisted by Bishop Jonny Lowe, Dr. Colin Archer, Deacon Jamicko Forde and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment followed in Green Turtle Cay Public Cemetery, Abaco.

She was predeceased by her husband: Bertram Joseph Reckley Sr., son: Bertram Joseph Jr. and daughter-in-law Mary Reckley; Left to cherish her precious memories are her daughters: Valerie Thompson, Susan Jones, Maureen Reckley-Gibson and Sarah Reckley-Roberts; Grandchildren: Stephanie Charlton (Quinton Charlton Sr.) Jeron (Shhneka), Maria, Jonique Reckley, Jarrod (Cinquetta), Dwight, Daniel, Abigail Jones, Terrence Jr., Jenna, Travis Gibson, D'Shawn, D'Vaughn Knowles, Craig Smith Jr. and Kobie Roberts; Great grandchildren: Quitel, Tanisha, Quinton Jr., Stephon, Tamara Charlton, Jordyn Jones and Kyrie Campbell; Son-in-law: Richard Jones; Sisters-in-law: Adline McIntosh, Roberta Russell, Barbara and Sonia Reckley and Viola Curry; Brothers-in-law: Rev. Eulen McIntosh, Leon and Leroy Reckley and Brian Russell. And numerous other relatives and friends

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Remembering Family and Friends Funeral Service for the Late Lac-

aro Landris “ C a r o ” Curry age 32 of Fox Town, Abaco was held on Saturday February 18th, 2014, 11:00am, at Zion Baptist Church, Fox Town Abaco. Officiating was be Rev. Christopher Dean assisted by Pastor Cedric Bullard and other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment followed in The Public Cemetery, Fox Town Abaco.

Left to cherish his memories is: His parents: Jonathan Curry and Birdie McIntosh; Children: Carlos, Carlito, Alasia and Santiano Curry ; Siblings: Shelia Sears, Rev. Daniel Curry, Gregory Rolle, Marvin Curry, Pamela Curry-Burnett, Yountalia Adams, Tyrice Curry and Johnell Curry-Russell. ; Aunts: Elizabeth Sheva Bullard, Cetal Curry, Agnes, Joycelyn, Pat, Deloris, Dorothy and Cecelia McIntosh. Eleanor Bowleg, Rafaletta Russsell, Shannamae Armbrister. ; Uncles: Howard Curry, Jeremiah McIntosh and Edward Barton. Grand Aunts: Millie McIntosh and Nathalie Fynes. Brothers in Law: Stanley Burnett, Jeffrey Adams, Sheldon Sears and Pete Russell, Sisters in Law: Yolanda Curry and Monica Rolle. Uncles and Aunts in law: Jeffrey Russell, Glen Armbrister, Kervin Bowleg, Barbara Barton And a host of relatives and friends.

Lillian Roberts age 85 years of Sandy Point, Abaco died at her daughter’s residence in Marsh Harbour, Abaco on

Friday, January 31st, 2014.

She is survived by her sons: Edney and Derek Gaitor, Patrick and Wilba Roberts Jr.; daughters: Stephanie Roberts and Marsha Roberts and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral service for

Orthnell Russell, 76, a resident of Cooper's Town, Abaco, was held at Faith Walk Church of God, Cooper's Drive, Cooper's Town, Abaco, on Saturday 8th February, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating was Pastor Herbert Edgecombe Jr., assisted by Bishop Archilaus Cooper & Pastor Clayton McIntosh.

Interment followed in Southside Gardens, Cooper's Town, Abaco.

Left to cherish his memories are his 3 sons: Orthnell Jr., Eddie & Quincy Russell; 3 daughters: Delrosa Russell, Minister Michelle Russell & Shounell Russell; 1 adopted son: Decordray Burrows; 8 grandchildren: Tenajh Wilson, Abraham McPhee, Alonzo Russell, Asher Cleare, Oneil, Orthnell Russell III, Valchaz & Zion Russell; 1 great grandson: Aidden Curry; 1 adopted sister: Ulamae Pinder; 1 aunt:

Nathalie Bodie; 3 sisters-in-law: Saveletta Reckley, Magnola Adams & Lucy Davis; 1 brother-in-law: Carl Davis; & a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral Service for

Mr. Alvin Swain age 71 years, Resident of Murphy Town, Abaco, was held on Saturday March, 1st, 2014, at 11 am, at Strong Tower Community Church, Murphy Town, Abaco, officiating was Pastor Stephen Knowles, assisted

by Mario Bethel, Interment Murphy Town

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Public Cemetery, Murphy Town Abaco.

Left to mourn his precious memories are his parents, Stanley & Doris Swain, son, Alvin Swain Jr., daughter-in-law, Lachan Swain, grandchildren, Alsharonn & Alvinique Swain, stepchildren, Mildred Knowles, Marion Davis, Maud Davis & Janet Stuart (deceased), step grandchildren, Renay, Patricia, Sonia, Desra, Ruswell, Manor, Lamond, Waltino, Elvis & Khadijah, Sharien & Tony, Claudine, Diego & Gaynell, Gabrielle, Aleeja, Elvisa, Shantell, Elliott, Sontonyo & Edvon, sister, Loretta Stuart, nieces & nephews, Jennifer, Linda, Loraine, Doris, Ellis, Michael, Junios, Karington, Novie, Reginald, Bradley, Stanley, Ozzie, Lorenzo, numerous grand nieces & nephews & other relatives & friends.

With Thanks & Gratitude

The family of Legrand Curry would like to express their sincere thanks and gratutude for all your love, support and kindness during his illness and passing.

There are times when a simple thank you seems to not be enough and this is one of those times.

Atwood Legrand Curry April 6, 1923 - March 19, 2014

Many Blessings to You All

The Curry Family

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School & Youth News Forest Heights Academy Drama Club Presents “The Magic Bookstore” On the first day of spring, the Forest Heights Academy Drama Club took the stage for its fourteenth year of production. This year’s musical, “The Magic Bookstore,” enchanted all as a young lady, played by Jenna Williams, sneaks into a

bookstore, and when she opens a book to read it, the characters come to life.

The evening was highlighted by detailed costumes, memorable music directed and accompanied by Ranard Sawyer and delightful performances by twenty four characters, each one a star.

Directed by Leslie Kennedy, Tia Knowles and student director, Janell Collins, the dedicated group had been working on the production since the beginning of the school year. The evening was truly magical as the young actors “left it all,” as they say, “on the stage”.

Above: the entire cast of Forest Heights’ play, “The Magic Bookstore.”

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The cast and crew follows: Ella: Jenna Williams Nicholas Vedder: Dashane Knowles Rip Van Winkle: Kendall Stubbs Dame Van Winkle: Raevyn Bootle Judy: Chloe Sweeting Luke: Christian McIntosh Snow White: Shania Albury Berthold: Michael Sawyer Dorothy: Rebekah Higgs Toto: Bennie Witch of the North: Jonnaja’h Boodle Scarecrow: Donte Richard Tinman: Keonte Nightingale Cowardly Lion: Isaac Miller Jo: Khalea Richard Amy: Hayleigh Darville Meg: Rebecca Roberts Beth: Samara Cole

St James Methodist Youth Group holds fundraiser

Alice: Hannah Parotti White Queen: Aurora Aitken Red Queen: Kirstie Albury Aunt Polly: Jenna Albury Tom Sawyer: Dashane Knowles Huck Finn: Terrell Johnson Becky Thatcher: Stevie Jónsson

Above: the Wizard of Oz scene with Donte Richard, Keonte Nightingale and Rebekah Higgs.

By Timothy Roberts The Youth Ministry of St James Methodist Church on Hope Town held a fundraiser at Jarret Park to support a senior-high age group going to assist an impoverished community in Georgia in April.

The group served up some healthy Thai styled food with chicken or fish on kabobs with a side of fresh steamed vegetables. They also had desserts on hand as well as some t-shirts that said “Keep Calm We Are On A Mission” for sale.

Andrew and Nicole Berg, directors of youth ministries at St James, said they will take the eight youth “to go over to Georgia, to the Blue Ridge Mountains where we are taking some tradesmen so we can help some people who can’t help themselves in getting some electrical work, roofing work,

dry-walling, painting; the whole works.”

Andrew said the reason they are going with the tradesmen is because “we will be able to do some of the things that other groups who come in to help aren’t able to do.”

He said that the group of youth will be there from the eleventh to the twentieth and would stay at a nearby camp which would be their base of operations.

“Apparently Blue Ridge is one of the most impoverished places in that area and so we are taking the opportunity to serve under the banner of the St James Methodist Church,” Andrew said. “We’ll be stretching, we’ll be learning, we’ll be growing.

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He said “we’ve had a lot of help and support from the community in donating food, time and shirts to make sure we have enough money to get where we are going.”

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