December 1, 2013
VOLUME 21
NUMBER 23
The Abaconian
Section B
Page 1
December 1st, 2013
Kayakers overcome high winds and raise money for charities
On November 9 the Annual Kayak Challenge was held in Little Harbour. Blustery conditions proved no obstacle for many intrepid paddlers and kayakers. The event raises money for Friends of the Environment and the Abaco Cancer Society. See Page 16.
Pilot Club paints home of disabled woman, promotes Anchor Club in schools
Above: Pilot Club of Abaco members overjoyed at the completion of the painting of Sheila Calma's home on Nov. 16. Calma is a disabled resident of Murphy Town.
By Canishka Alexander In the early morning hours of Nov. 16, the Pilot Club of Abaco celebrated International Care & Kindness week by demonstrating what it means to be kind. According to Pilot Keora Archer, the team of volunteers painted the home of Sheila Calma, a disabled lady residing in Murphy Town. Archer gave a special thank you to the Paint Place and Abaco "Ace" Hardware for donating the paint. Also, a note of thanks was extended to Pilots Peter and Claudia Williams for donating the paint brushes to complete the project. Project Coordinator Margo Dean was responsible for organizing the event. “Finally, a heartfelt thank you is extended to all of our volunteers,” she exclaimed. “You did a great job!” Three days later, Archer and her father, Augustine Williams, visited Abaco Central High School (ACH) where she addressed the students about the Anchor Club program. From ACH, she and Williams travelled to S.C. Bootle High School to enjoy the enthusiastic elections for positions within the Anchor Club. Archer concluded: “The day was not over yet because then we hopped on a speed boat and went across to beautiful Green Turtle Cay, I thought ‘there is no other place I would rather be right now.’”