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Passionate rallies and personal attacks set stage for a bitter fought by-election

Politicians and government officials have been a common sight on Abaco over the past few weeks. Leading up the North Abaco by-election on October 15 things have become heated.

Controversies have been attached to both FNM and PLP candidates and each party pushes to get the leading edge going into the voting booth. The third part candidate continues to campaign as well as she looks to pull off an upset. North Abaco has the entire Bahamas watching as the candidates do the political dance. Prime Ministers, former and present, as well as party leaders have vouched for their candidates and made their case to the people. Whatever the outcome on October 15, this will mark a historic moment for the North Abaco constituency and for The Bahamas. Above and left: Greg Gomez along with the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham at a rally in Cooper’s Town. Above and right: Renardo Curry along with Prime Minister Christie at a Treasure Cay rally. For more details see page 2.

Vandals strike the Abaco National Park

By Timothy Roberts Park Warden, Marcus Davis, for the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) was dismayed on a recent visit to the Abaco National Park as he found the newly enhanced Road 38 vandalized.

Road 38 was cleaned and improved as a nature trail with a picnic area, signs and garbage cans for the benefit of local residents and tourists. However, according to David Knowles, Director of Parks, person(s) unknown to them went on a shooting spree in the Park causing damages to signs and garbage cans, starting a fire around the picnic tables and leaving trash scattered on the ground.

Mr. Knowles said they did not know who the culprits are but said that he was disappointed that someone would do such a thing. “A lot of time and money went into the infrastructure so that the visitor’s experience could be enhanced and enjoyed,” he said.

Mr. Knowles appeals to the culprit(s), and others who would follow suit, to be more conscientious and remember that people who visit our islands, and who keep our economy going, visit these parks as well. “We need to work together to keep our island, and the national parks, beautiful for our benefit and out of consideration for those who visit.”

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Politics By-Election stirs passions The North Abaco by-election, which is taking place on October 15, has become the focus not only of North Abaco but nationally. Television crews and the political elite have maintained a constant presence on the island for several weeks. In a near constant series of rallies, meet and greets, grill and chills, and door to door campaigning, the people of North Abaco, and their looming election decision, have been made the center of attention. Recently, the national dialogue has shifted from the political parties at large to the individual candidates themselves.

Greg Gomez, the candidate for the Free National Movement, has endured a turbulent few weeks. On a recent radio broadcast Mr. Gomez had difficulty answering questions regarding his employment and time in the United States. Despite later supplying details of his employment, which was confirmed by the Office of Public Relations in the Miami Dade County Public School District, Mr. Gomez’s time in the U.S. has remained the focus of his political opponents’ scrutiny.

The FNM has stood behind its candidate. Former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Hubert Ingraham, said during a rally in Cooper’s Town that, “You can trust what I tell you, Greg Gomez is the man for you,” and that, “a vote for Gomez is a vote for me.”

During the same rally the FNM Party Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said that a vote for Greg Gomez would be a vote against victimization and cronyism and that “Our candidate is your native son and he has pledged to build upon the foundation and legacy of one of your greatest sons.”

The party once again stood behind Mr. Gomez when a 2007 U.S. court order was made public that revealed Mr. Gomez at one point owed a South Florida credit union close to $13,000.

FNM Chairman Darron Cash called the questions surrounding these circumstances a “witch-hunt.” He went on to say these issues are being sensationalized in an effort by the Progressive Liberal Party to attack Mr. Gomez. The Greg Deon Gomez of Miramar, Florida, who was listed in the court document along with Mr. Gomez’s signature, had been ordered to pay a sum of $150 monthly commencing May

30, 2007. Unless the sum was paid off in another way separate from the minimal monthly payments, Mr. Gomez would still have a balance when he returned home December 2011.

In a response to the release, and subsequent public scrutiny, of Mr. Gomez’s National Insurance filings, Mr. Ingraham charged the government to release the financial statements of all members of parliament and government officials, his own included, so that they could receive the same scrutiny as Mr. Gomez.

The PLP candidate, Renardo Curry, was the subject of some controversy himself. During an October 4 televised town hall meeting Phillipa Rolle-Curry, widow of Mr. Curry’s late father, stood in front Please see

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Leaders have the power to excite. Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham (left) is met by an enthusiastic crowd (above).

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School & Youth News Technology revolutionizes schools on Abaco

By Canishka Alexander Many schools and classrooms on Abaco are benefitting from the use of technology, and some say that it has tremendously improved the effectiveness of students’ learning in the classroom.

At Horizons Academy, Principal Simmone Bowe-Mullings explained that technology allows the students to become more engaged and enjoy learning as they utilize the Internet, television and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations from time to time.

The same can be said for students attending Forest Heights Academy.

Principal James Richard said that laptops and digital projectors are used primarily for research and for classroom instruction, and the school is fully equipped with an Internet accessible computer lab.

“Videos, PowerPoint and streaming Internet lessons have all reduced the amount of time spent writing on the board, and give the students that are visual learners a better opportunity to grasp the material,” Richard noted. “Much of the research needed for projects and coursework can only be done online as Abaco does not have a research library. Students utilize the Internet both at school and at home to find information necessary for assignments.”

Richard said that technology also provides Abaco students with the same access to information that children anywhere in the world would have, and that they no

longer have to travel to Nassau to visit the archives or the library. He is also able to access data about exam results and students' learning styles to incorporate into the school’s improvement plans.

For Lyn Major, principal of Every Child Counts, computers are used as added resources for the students along with educational games that are appropriate.

“Having instant access to research, new methods being used globally, advances in other places, and giving students the ability to access them and interact in a number of ways – such as Google Earth – expands their knowledge of the globe tremendously,” Major revealed.

Meanwhile, S.C. Bootle High School Principal Huel Moss said that technology has made a great impact at the school.

Teachers communicate with parents and students using an online grade book called Engrade and are equipped with LCD projectors and the Internet to make their lessons more stimulating.

“The Interactive White Board (IWB) is one of our best pieces of Information Communication Technology (ICT) [and] more teachers are eager to use this technology,” he supplied. “It comes with the Learning Response Devices, which enables the teachers to make on-the-spot evaluations and students look forward to using these devices.”

On a more personal level, Moss said access to educational data has enabled him to make accurate decisions more quickly.

“I have used educational data to plan class sizes and numbers, timetables and scheduling, staffing, etc. It helps you to plan better and helps you to determine if you are achieving your objectives or falling below expectations. You make decisions based on facts and not conjecture or speculation thus increasing the potential for success,” he expounded.

With numerous online resources readily available for educators, Moss said that there are many valuable resources that offer interactive exercises to cover a wide range of subjects and topics for each grade level.

Moss was appreciative of the Ministry of Education’s online program based on ICT’s – Potentials and Possibilities – where a group of teachers discuss ideas and share their knowledge on the use of technology in schools around the country.

S.C. Bootle has a participant in that program.

Overall, technology is used in activities and drills at Horizons Academy and as a way to expose students to technology at an early age to prepare presentations, video, and improve deficiencies.

Educators at Agape Christian School have also found that technology has enhanced their approach and the students’ learning while helping the school to become more eco-friendly and improve upon its programs.

As an educator, Bowe-Mullings said technology has helped her to become more successful by allowing her to carry out research with practical application as a wise way to use data. Additionally, Major said it provides a world of access to research any number of issues including the latest strategies and effective teaching interventions.

However, there can be drawbacks.

“Sometimes not all trends work for your environment or context, but it does offer ways you can improve, so I do follow studies and articles to make decisions,” Bowe-Mullings admitted.

To give our students that extra boost that is needed on a global scale, BoweMullings and Moss suggested that the Bahamian government provide computers and computer labs at every school and ensure that technology is updated and incorporated into the curriculum. Major agreed that any new resources should be spent in the most effective, modern ways of teaching and understanding the world.

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As part of level.” the Catholic school system most of the schools use Power School – a web-based student information system.

“A number of our kids use iPads with special applications for communication as well as other devices recommended by communications specialists such as Go Talks, Big Macs and Proxtalkers for children with severe communication issues,” Major shared.

Despite the many benefits offered by technology, however, Bowe-Mullings voiced that it is still important for students to learn the manual or old-fashioned way, and that “technology should be an enhancement and reinforcement of learning.”

In some instances, technology can also be a distraction for some students, but close monitoring and supervision are effective. Additionally, Richard saw a need for students to be taught computer skills at a young age – both how to research using the Internet and how to prepare professional documents such as résumés, reports, spreadsheets and term papers.

Richard added: “While there are some dangers inherent in the use of the Internet specifically, we must teach our students to use this resource if they are to compete on an international level. Teachers that utilize technology in the classroom must always be adaptable and still be able to present the information when the power goes out or the laptop, projector, etc. stop working.”

“The basics are still necessary, but for struggling students these aides are very effective and productive,” Major acknowledged. “If kids are motivated to use the tools, I think the focus should be to move them beyond the basics to greater realms by the use of technology.”

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School & Youth News Abaco teachers express disappointment over World Teachers Day

By Samantha Evans October 5 has been set aside and celebrated as World Teachers Day. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Taking a Stand for Teachers.” Since 1996, this day has been a day of celebration for teachers in The Bahamas but this year there was some controversy as to whether or not the teachers would still enjoy this day as a freeday or whether they would have to work.

As the day for the celebration approached unclear reports surfaced as to what would take place this year.

On Abaco, the shop stewards met with the teachers to inform them of the letter that came from the Director of Education regarding a half day of work. Once the Bahamas Union of Teachers got involved President Belinda Wilson sent out an email stating that teachers had the full day off.

However, teachers were informed by the Superintendent that they had to report to work until 12 noon on October 5.

Despite misgivings, most teachers reported to work as instructed. At noon a beach party was held at Treasure Cay Beach which some teachers attended but many did not because they believed that it did not provide them with enough time of celebration. In fact, numerous teachers on the Cays and other southern schools were unable to attend the celebrations as the time it took to get to the beach and back was not convenient.

Speaking with several persons, they all stated that plans were already made for the full day of celebrations meaning the change of plans unfair to teachers.

So much food and drinks were purchased which went to waste since the teachers had to report to work for most of World Teacher’s Day. Some teachers are now concerned that more of their days off may come into question.

Teachers start fitness club

By Samantha Evans The teachers of Central Abaco Primary School have embarked upon a unique venture. Teacher Anastacia Russell approached the staff over the week of September 26 with hopes of piquing their interest in engaging in a weight loss activity as a group. Since she loves to walk in the evenings, she wanted a few colleagues to tag along.

The response was overwhelming as approximately fifteen teachers expressed interest. The group met on Thursday September 27 to discuss their plans. Each person has to pay five dollars to register then they will be weighed in. They will walk every weekday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Murphy Town Park. They can walk from half an hour to several hours as they chose.

To make the club interesting, the ladies will vary the activities to including playing tennis, volley ball, aerobics, weight lifting and the like. The program will last for six weeks then the participants will weigh in again. The person to lose the most weight will win the registration money. The program will then repeat for another six weeks. The Atkins diet is being used which is a protein rich diet.

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COB delegation consults with Abaconians regarding upcoming university status

By Mirella Santillo On October 1 a delegation from the College of The Bahamas, comprised of Dr. Dion Hepburn, Head of the School of Chemistry, Dr. Shophia Rolle, Head of the Program of the Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute, Dr. Joan Vandepool, Secretary of the University Transition Committee and Quincy Parker, Community Relation Attache, working

with the committee, visited Abaco to find out what would be the needs of the community relative to the forthcoming University of The Bahamas, scheduled to be in operation by July 2015.

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Above: members of the COB delegation meet with Abaco Central High School students to discuss their desires for a possible University of The Bahamas Abaco campus.

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explained that the transition committee, headed by Dr. Joan Vanderpool, has been formed to determine through consultations with the citizens and the stake holders in various islands what the character and the structure of the university should be.

Dr. Vanderpool explained the purpose of the visit: to find out what folks on Abaco would want if there was a campus and what might be a signature program.

“We are open to brilliant ideas that no one had thought yet,” she said. “We are not only looking at a curriculum, but at the core values not only of The Bahamas but also of the University partners. The direction the University should take should not only be determined by faculty members but also by people in the communities.”

The general course to follow will cover an academic plan, research, legislation, character and core values.

The day of their arrival, the visitors held a town meeting at the Anglican Church Parish Hall. The following day was dedicated to visiting several schools to learn what the students expected to find in a Bahamian university.

Their first stop was at Abaco Central High School in Murphy Town where the delegates made a presentation in a classroom where two hundred students from grades 11 and 12 stood at attention.

“We want to briefly talk to you about a university that you will call your own.

We want to create a place where students can get a higher degree of education. We are hoping that it has to do with what you want to do. We will be offering a 4 year degree in chemistry, but are hoping to offer Master and PH degrees in the future,” stated Dr. Hepburrn.

Dr. Rolle started her presentation by saying that the Hospitality Industry was the largest in the world, explaining that she would like to see as Centers of Excellence: maritime, boating and boutique hotels as well as sustainability programs such as crafts.

The students were very receptive,

stating their interests which ranged from Marine Biology, Aviation and Accounting to the Hospitality Industry, Dentistry, Mechanics and Musical Arts They were told that a campus on Abaco may not necessarily offer everything, but there will be the opportunity to take initial courses.

Professor Hepburn discussed Marine Biology with the students interested. One of them, Alcindor McIntosh, said that people interested in studying our water were much needed.

After leaving ACH, the delegates were to visit Agape Christian School and make a luncheon presentation to the members of the Rotary Club of Abaco. They planned to visit SC Bootle High School in the afternoon and hold a town meeting in Cooper’s Town that evening.

Miss Abaco Pageant Committee seeks community conscious contestants

By Samantha Evans The focus of the Bahamas Beauty Systems this year is promoting the charity side of contestants in the Miss Abaco Beauty Pageant 2012 so that they can develop connectivity and consciousness of character.

The Pageant has adopted Central Abaco Primary School for the next three years and as a part of this they will raise money to improve the school.

This year they will launch a Mural Campaign where they will solicit the support of artists from Nassau and Abaco to help supervise and draw the murals. There will be three murals in the front of the school, one on the side of the school and one over the stage; totaling five murals.

The contestants will also go through a series of Beauty Challenges where sponsors and volunteers will be needed too. Further, the Pageant plans to partner with the Abaco Cancer Society and donate money for

the “Artists of AIDS” Foundation. This foundation was started by the Pageant’s Marketing Director Leann Russell. She stated that the contestants will be asked to sell t-shirts and the money made will go towards purchasing rapid testing supplies for Abaco and more in-depth marketing of AIDS Awareness in local schools.

Ms. Russell stated that this pageant is not only about beauty. They are looking for girls who: are ambitious, civic-minded, and passionate about a cause, embrace the pageant ideals, are well-spoken, have a good presentation of self, and are well poised. In fact, she sees these communityfocused activities as the main ones and the pageant itself as just the finale.

She noted that this pageant is a great spring board for females to get scholarships, learn modeling techniques and build a modeling portfolio and it will look great on their resume. Registration ends on October 31 and all interested young ladies between the ages of 18-25 can collect a form from Furniture Plus.

She further noted that contestants cannot be married or have children. An official scouting event will take place at Furniture Plus on Saturday October 13, 2012 from 11am to 4pm. This scouting event will give the Pageant Committee a chance to meet with and speak to the interested young ladies one on one about the pageant, give out application forms and collect completed application forms.

Finally, Ms. Russell stated that they are looking for sponsors to form marketing partnerships with them as they help build young women. She hopes to form such great relationships with partners this year that others will seek them out next year.

Persons interested in becoming marketing partners and those interested in volunteering to work on the murals can call Ms. Russell at 367-7587 or email her at lrussell@furnitureplus.com.

Bullying: a serious problem in our society

By Jennifer Hudson For the past several years the month of October has been observed as Bullying Prevention Month in the United States. It is something which also needs to be recognized in The Bahamas and, indeed, all over the world not only throughout October but every day of every month of every year.

October 10 is observed as Unity Day when people all across the country wear orange as a show of support for students who have been bullied. This would also be a nice custom to adopt here to bring more awareness to this serious problem. We should all be thinking of how we can raise awareness of bullying and take action to stop it.

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-age children which can take many different forms. This can include making threats, spreading rumours, attacking someone physically or verbally, giving someone the silent treatment, excluding someone from the group on purpose, making fun, name calling, teasing, gossiping, threatening, hitting and punching. We hear on the news sad cases of teenagers harming themselves or even committing suicide as a result of bullying but there are other results of bullying which are less noticeable or dramatic.

Bullying can also result in detrimental impacts on mental health and substance abuse. Kids who bully others can also engage in violent and other risky behaviours into adulthood such as the abuse of alcohol and drugs, getting into fights, vandalizing, being abusive to partners and others and acquiring criminal convictions.

Bullying can happen anywhere but a great deal of bullying happens in school.

Generally children who are bullied are perceived as being different from their peers.

They may be overweight, underweight, have some disability, be perceived as having a different sexual orientation, being new to the school, less popular or having low self-esteem.

Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Nowadays it is a very potent and widespread tool for bullying. Electronic technology includes devices such as cell phones, computers, social media sites, text messages, chats and websites. Parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing online.

They should know the sites they visit and their online activities and establish rules about the use of technology such as what the children are permitted to do online and what sites they can visit. Parents should encourage their children to tell them immediately if they or their friends are being cyber bullied.

Children need to be helped to be smart about what they post or say online.

They should be told not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others and to always be careful about what they say or the pictures they post online.

Remind them to keep their password safe and not share it with friends. Social media sites such as Facebook can be a useful tool for connecting with friends but can also be very dangerous if not used extremely carefully.

Although bullying is usually thought of as being more of a teenage problem it can also affect much younger children and often the person being bullied does not ask for help. Signs that bullying is a problem include: Please see

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1. Unexplained injuries.

2. Lost or destroyed clothing, books or electronics.

3.

Frequent headaches, stomach aches or faking illness.

4. Change in eating habits such as skipping meals or binge eating.

5. Difficulty sleeping and/or nightmares.

6. Declining grades and not wanting to go to school.

7. Loss of friends and/or avoidance of social situations.

8. Decreased self-esteem.

9. Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves or talking of suicide.

If you are being bullied there are several things you can do.

1. Tell an adult 2. Stand up for yourself 3. Tell the bully to stop and calmly walk away 4. Do not fight back, walk away from a bully and ignore him/her.

5. If being hurt physically try to get away or call for help.

6. Make new friends and get involved in meaningful extracurricular activities.

Advice to young people who see or know someone who is being bullied is to be a friend to that person, tell a trusted adult such as family member or teacher.

Set a good example, do not bully others, do not laugh or support bullies and let the person know that bullying is not funny. If you know someone is in serious distress or danger don’t ignore the problem, get help right away.

Adults should be a model as to how to treat others with kindness and respect.

Young people learn from adult actions. By treating others with kindness and respect adults show young people there is no place for bullying in their lives. Children notice how adults manage stress and conflict as well as how they treat their friends and colleagues.

A final word to anyone who feels that they are being bullied: ask for help from teachers, parents, doctors, pastor or any other trusted adult.

Do not blame yourself. It is not your fault.

Be strong. Bullies like to upset people particularly those who don’t stand up for themselves.

Most importantly: believe in yourself.

Abaco girl does well in Frank’s Ice Cream Bible Summer Job Program

Above: group of girls whop participated. From left to right: Jessie Dervil, Vanessa D' Haiti, Jackline Jean-Jaques, Whitney Bain with 8 year old Raquel Armbrister in front of him, who also participated, then Ashley Murray, Cadesha Nottage and Ikare Scott.

By Mirella Santillo Ashley Murray, a young lady attending SC Bootle High School in Cooper’s Town, entered the 5th annual Frank’s Ice Cream Bible Summer Job Program. An avid reader of the Bible, she thought she would have a chance to win the competition held in Freeport, which consisted in answering questions on the Bible.

Answered she did and did so well that she ended up being the runner up winner, the only person outside Grand Bahama to win.

She was awarded her many prizes on August 23: cash, a laptop, a basket full of school supplies and books, a medal and a certificate. She barely missed winning the grand prize which this year was a Jaguar car.

It was the first year that the program was staged on Abaco at the request of founders of the Innerspring Youth Program, Mr. Whitney Bain and Mr. Patrick Huyler.

Ashley was the only contender from Cooper’s Town, but she had six other students from Murphy Town and Central Abaco, as well as youths from Freeport and Nassau, to compete against.

During a gathering at the Church of Latter Rain in Dundas Town, Ashley was recognized by a group of people, friends and community leaders. Mr. Bain moderated the event while Mr. Huyler took photographs. Pastor Leslie Cornish from St Andrew’s Baptist Church, her spiritual mentor and Ruth Cornish had accompanied their protégée as well as her mother

Tatanisha Murray. Local members of the congregation had also come to meet her and listen to her story.

A very articulate young lady, Ashley very calmly explained to the congregation the secret of her success. “It was very easy, she said, I saw an opportunity and I took it.” But, she added, success cannot be obtained and maintained without dedication. It is up to each individual to overcome obstacle and seize opportunities.

Although the questions became more difficult after a while, she said that she was confident because she had the knowledge.

Her final words were to encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunities they were offered.

Department of Education holds All Male Service at Change Ministries International Church

By Mirella Santillo The yearly All Male Service organized by the Department of Education was held in the morning of September 28 at Change Ministries International in Murphy Town. The two hour service was aimed at reminding male students of their “Godgiven role and responsibility to protect humanity and fulfill their mandate.” The theme was “The King in Each Man.” Except for three women from the Department of Education, including Dr. Lenora Black, the service dedicated to males was moderated by males. It was about the way they should behave and look for the “king” in themselves, about helping them recognize their role in life and acknowledging their achievements.

There was a full audience comprised not only of students, but also of teachers and parents who were warmly welcomed by young Delon Hunt from Moore’s Island. Nearly all the settlements of Abaco were represented by schools from Moore’s Island to Fox Town.

The service which was moderated by two students, Olujimi Scott and Raymond Telusma, lasted two hours and was very entertaining as well as enlightening.

The students sang, and school choirs and bands performed. The St Francis de Sales Choir, with lead singer Joshua Robins, rendered a powerful interpretation of “Shackles” and the ACH school band played selected pieces. Akeem Adderley from Abaco Central High School did a beautiful last minute rendition of the “Power of the Dream,” without musical accompaniment or rehearsal.

The male adults offered words of advice. Assistant Superintendent of Police, Gregory Barr, reminded the boys that the Please see

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last place they wanted to be was in the hands of the Police. His address was short but to the point: “Be what God made you to be. Let the King in you come up. Be a visionary,” he advised.

A student at Forest Heights Academy, Terran Strachan, proudly introduced his father, Bishop Terrance Strachan, as the guest speaker.

Bishop Strachan graciously recognized the work of Dr. Lenora Black as head of the local Department of Education, but he stated that even though there are many women who perform as well as men, according to his interpretation of Genesis God had given man the responsibility to rule, reign and lead. The Kingship of man is engraved in his DNA, he explained.

He went on, saying that before a man can become a king he has to be a prince and go to training on how to be respectful and behave in public. But most of all

he must have a good education. He recommended that boys keep a teachable spirit and look for a mentor with high spiritual standards.

Dr. Black congratulated the boys on their excellent behavior during the service and announced that a few students would be recognized for special accomplishments either for academic performance or other achievements. She mentioned having found out from the reports she examined that boys were holding their own in mathematics and that one Abaco student had received 5 As and 3 Bs in the last BJC examination.

Altindor McIntosh, Isidor Baillou, Delon Hunt, Keith McDonald, Dimitius Griffith, DaShawn McKinney, Reagan Roberts, Andrew Bootle, Kevin Pierre, Carlos Pinder, and Andquone Burrows were called to the stage to receive their certificate. Dr. Black mentioned that more boys will be acknowledged during a formal award ceremony next year.

Above: The St Francis Choir and Joshua Robins perform at the All Boys Service.

Church News New Initiative for males kicks off at Friendship Tabernacle

By Samantha Evans A new male initiative, called Guiding Godly Guys (3Gs), was launched at Friendship Tabernacle Church to work with males ages 7 to 19. The main focus of the group is to guide their spiritual life but they will also learn the trades and skills of leaders and have fun while searching for teachable moments. They will learn the attributes of a Godly man all in an effort to build Godly guys. The first meeting was held on September 28 at 7 p.m.

At the meetings, the young men will engage in Bible Study, develop talent, have knowledge shared about videography, information technology and other areas that interest them. The coordinator of this program is Charles Fernander. He is assisted

by Emery Curry and Clint Linden. Mr. Fernander stated that they will meet on some Saturdays when they go out on field trips.

Some of the other activities they will engage in include weight lifting, body building and building camaraderie and friendships.

The first night was overwhelming as the men were expecting ten boys, but seventeen came out once the word spread about the program. Mr. Fernander stated that he is no stranger to starting such programs as the first group of boys he worked with are now grown men. He stated that all of them stayed out of jail and are doing their best.

He worked closely with Social Services who referred the first group of young men to his program ten years ago. He noted that the circumstances under which this group was formed are different. These young men come from homes with families that care which makes what they have to do much easier. He is hoping that once they build character he will introduce them to the NSBM Program –“No Sex Before Marriage Program.” This is a program he has also worked with before which teaches young men the values of marriage and the importance of waiting until marriage to have a sexual encounter.

He sees the numbers growing rapidly as the interests expressed are great. He is prepared to increase instructors as the numbers increase. Each group will have a maximum of ten males.

Dr. Allen’s series on shame continues

By Canishka Alexander Prominent Bahamian Psychologist David Allen continued his series on Shame on September 21 at the Christian Counselling Centre. While there he dispersed a copy of John Cox’s painting on shame called “I Against I.” Participants shared that we have become our own worst enemies because of doing things we shouldn’t do, unaccomplished goals, comparing ourselves to others and trying to live up to other people’s expectations.

Additionally, in the case of women, particularly black women, there is a perception of our being too strong and ambitious to be with a “weak” man. Using the SHAME acronym of Self-Hatred Aimed At Me, Dr. Allen pointed out how people of colour are now coming to terms with their physical features. While it is easy for some to accept, others are still ashamed of their race.

Soon, Dr. Allen concentrated on shifting the mindset of our people from “I Against I” to “I For I.” Rachael Johnson of the Christian Counselling Center suggested that people have to be retrained in their thinking because of preconceived notions. While there are many symptoms of shame like sensitivity and self-sabotage, humiliation, alienation, failure and emptiness; there is a remedy for shame.

Dr. Allen said that “I Against I” is what is killing our country; nevertheless, there remains hope in Christ.

“Christ came to be our shame buster,” he declared. “Jesus is for you, and that’s why we can have I for I.”

Parenting with Purpose begins at Christian Counselling Centre

By Canishka Alexander Week One of Parenting With Purpose began on October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Christian Counselling Centre with Pastor Michael Johnson as the speaker for Please see

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the first session. Before he began with his remarks, however, Margaret Smith, counselor, explained the objectives and rules of the group and gave a pre-test to assess where the participants are in their roles as parents.

Pastor Johnson’s presentation on Different Faces and Functions of Families was an interactive one as he encouraged everyone to introduce themselves and share their greatest strengths. He told them that parenting is an ongoing process, and that parents will always have a responsibility to their children.

Next, participants listened to an excerpt taken from Dr. Tony Evans’ sermon on the family. They learned that many issues stem from foundational problems.

With 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce and 40 percent of children being raised in single parent homes, he said that there is family chaos in our world. However, as we know, the family cannot be sustained without fathers.

Pastor Johnson said that God has an order for the family, and in Genesis Chapter 1, He established His authority over it by virtue of creating it.

“Building a family starts with a foundation,” he emphasized. “Family is God’s idea and whenever He has an idea, it’s wonderful and beautiful. We pervert or change things to suit us.”

The different types of families were addressed, and the participants looked at the similarities and differences of nuclear,

single parent, extended and blended families.

Pastor Johnson went on to take a closer look at socialization, and how it has defined who we are. Family, church, school and peer groups were placed on the list of socialization institutions.

Although parents learn the basics of parenting from the way they were raised as children, he told them that it is important to not only be formed through our culture, but by God’s Word.

“God’s Word is the foundation for socialization,” Pastor Johnson asserted.

The final point was on parental roles and responsibilities. The sessions continue with seven more fundamental classes which include: Child Development Stages and Nutrition; Communication with Your Child; Promoting your Child’s Self-Esteem; Conflict Resolution and Forgiveness; Reinforcing Good Behaviour and Discipline; Preparing Your Child for and Dealing with your Child’s School; and Money Management and Your Family’s Resources.”

The Parenting With Purpose program continues every Thursday until November 20 at the Christian Counselling Centre, and is endorsed by the Dept. of Social Services.

The cost is $15 per session for individuals and $25 for couples. Parents who successfully complete the program will receive certificates during a closing ceremony. For more information, contact Margaret Smith at 367-6215.

Pastor Michael Johnson addressing parents at the Parenting With Purpose session on Oct. 4.

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Abaco Women gathered for conference

By Samantha Evans Under the theme “Prayer: The Christians’ Weapon,” the women of Church of God held their 11th Annual Abaco District Women’s Conference. The conference began on Wednesday September 26 at 7 p.m. and ended on Friday night September 28.

On opening night, the District President Lula Campbell gave the charge and outline for the three nights.

The night was spent praying and worshipping as the ladies prepared the church for the messages that would be delivered during this conference. On the second night the speaker was Minister Brenda Archer from Latter Rain Ministries. She spoke on the topic “Pray: The Church is at War.” She began by laying a solid foundation of the way Christian should act towards one another. Christians must serve with integrity, not be quick to give up on others and serve in the position God called them to serve in.

She added that people must not be afraid to speak the truth in love. She encouraged believers to stop gossiping and change the way they communicate. She reminded them that when they get angry they are to not sin.

She told the believers that the church of today is under attack so they must pray.

It will not take fancy building and clothes to deal with such a spiritual attack, she explained, but rather fervent prayer. Minister Benda stated that many people are stressed out with problems that they cannot pray nor sleep. She reminded them to trust God like Peter did when he was imprisoned and rest. She reminded them that no matter how bad their problems are that God can still handle their problems. She told them about some of the challenges the church

will have to face and admonished them to pray and nor get weary.

On Friday night, Minister Beverley Archer from Abaco Youth Ministries was the speaker. She spoke about Christians praying for God to handle their problems as opposed to fighting problems in the flesh.

She spoke about her experience with cancer and how the Lord restored her health after the doctors told her that she had stage three cancer. She stated how she prayed and reminded God of his promises to her.

It is through her declaring God’s word, she explained, that her body was healed and she can preach and work again.

She told the ladies how shame and pride kept her from accepting speaking engagements but God reminded her that He is her strength so she must not hide. She stated that the conference is for kingdom women who want more than carnal living, but Kingdom living. She told believers to stop using the things God has blessed them with for negative such as the phone, their mouth, the Internet and the like. Finally, she encouraged people to stop complaining and start eating those destructive thoughts, words, and deeds. Both nights ended with prayer covering.

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Twelve teams expected to attend Agape’s Tip Off Classic

By Canishka Alexander Agape Christian School is hosting its 3rd Annual Basketball Tipoff Classic from October 18 to October 20. Coach Wayde Adderley was proud to see how the basketball tournament has grown over the years because of the number of local and national teams involved.

There are 12 teams participating this year representing schools like CC Sweeting Senior High School (the defending Hugh Campbell Champions); R.M. Bailey High School (Former Hugh Campbell winners); Anatol Rodgers High School; and St. Augustine’s College (SAC).

Because SAC is travelling with female players, Coach Adderley said a girls division had to be added to accommodate them. Along with their boys teams, S.C. Bootle High School and Abaco Central High School will also enter their girls teams as well as Agape Christian School as the host team.

“We’re looking forward to that being a new division,” Coach Adderley said in reference to the girls division, “and of course C. I. Gibson and Kevin Johnson are coming down. Everybody knows about the history between he and I dating back over 20 years now; he is going to come out and help me and support me – just like I do with his tournaments.

“We have a full slate of Top 10 teams here in the country of which we are a part of the Top 10 finishing the year ranked seventh in the country, so we’re just looking forward to having a good, clean tour-

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nament.”

Food will be on sale and Coach Adderley said that the admission is reasonable for the type of action fans will see. Championship games end on Saturday, Oct. 20, and will feature the girls division, 13 and under, junior and senior boys.

He invited the Abaco community to support the youth of Abaco by helping “our young men to do something with their lives as far as furthering their education.”

Charles “Softly” Robins, president of The Bahamas Basketball Federation, will also be in attendance to assess the players and examine the state of basketball on Abaco.

Gladstone “Moon” McPhee, a basketball giant and one of the best coaches of all time in The Bahamas, will be among the most recognizable faces.

“I’m looking forward to being around basketball guys next weekend, discussing basketball, having fun, and hopefully open doors for young men on Abaco,” Coach Adderley envisioned.

Championship games begin for softball teams

By Canishka Alexander The month of September and into October saw a series of playoff and championship games for Abaco’s softball teams. On Sept. 21, the RJ Bonefish Runners faced the F.E.S. Peacocks and beat them: 28-10.

The following night, the Runners beat the Peacocks again with a score of 22-12. In their final playoff game, the Runners swept the game against Peacocks to advance to the finals to play against the Lady Sluggers, who took the lead with 12 wins and two losses during the season.

Above: Creters Bulldogs Pitcher Tyler Russell pitching to DNR players during the softball playoffs on Oct.5.

On the heels of the women were the men’s playoff games between the Shiloh Destroyers and New Vision. In the first game, the Destroyers had a perfect game against their opponents winning 10 to 0.

Then in the second game, New Vision suffered a devastating loss – only scoring four runs, the Destroyers accumulated a whopping 20 runs. In Game Three, the Destroyers put a final beating on New Vision to advance to the championships with a score of 16-5.

Meanwhile, DNR Sluggers were left to face Creter’s Bulldogs. Although a downpour of rain caused their first game to be canceled, the Bulldogs enjoyed a 7-0 game against DNR when they met again on Oct. 3. Playing a double header that night, the Bulldogs garnered a second win after scoring 10 runs while DNR score none.

On Oct.5, DNR had one more opportunity to stay in the running and advance to the championships. Despite their best efforts and a homerun scored by Pitcher Thomas “Machine Gun” Kelly, the Bulldogs won the third in the best of five series. The

score: 8-1.

As witnessed, it has been a challenging season for many of the softball teams, but more so for the DNR Sluggers whose team was plagued with the loss of key players, which left them having to continuously find replacements for the team. Nevertheless, the team’s love for the sport combined with an unconquerable spirit kept them going.

Following the team’s win, Pitcher Tyler Russell commented that they were happy to come through with the win.

“We have the Lord to thank; we put our trust in Him through the start, and we came through with it,” Russell said.

“We’re hoping to do the same with the Shiloh Destroyers – take the championship home and represent for The Bahamas.”

Championship games were scheduled for Oct.8 for the Destroyers and Creter’s Bulldogs; Oct. 9 for the Lady Sluggers and RJ Bonefish Runners; and a double header with the aforementioned men’s and women’s teams on Oct.11.

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of the crowd to make her thoughts known.

She claimed that her husband was the victim of a politically motivated firing from his job. She claimed that because her husband was an FNM supporter that during the PLP governance they targeted him. She said the shock brought on a small heart attack in her husband and his health faltered for years after the incident until he passed away.

Ms. Rolle-Curry questioned publicly how her son-in-law, Renardo Curry, could be in a political party that actively victimizes political opponents and lead to the death of his own father. Mr. Curry later said that his mother-in-law had put on a politically inspired performance. Mr. Curry said such accusations made him “very

ashamed” and “it’s going to take the power of God to help me forgive her tonight.”

Mr. Curry went on to say, “There is nothing she said here tonight that my father would agree with.”

Victimization has been a key talking point during Mr. Gomez’s campaign.

During the FNM rally in Cooper’s Town on October 5 speakers included Steven Pedican, Heather Hunt, Zhivargo Laing, Niko Grant, Loretta Butler-Turner, The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, Greg Gomez and Dr. Minnis; each hit on points that, they claim, prove the PLP has failed during their short time in office.

During the Oct. 5 rally Mr. Gomez laid out some of his employment history and education on Abaco which included, he said, positions at Scotiabank, the Customs Department and Royal Bank. He said that, during his near decade-long tenure in

the United States that, referring to North Abaco, “You were always on my mind.”

Also speaking that night was Mr. Ingraham who claimed that the PLP had already started canceling contracts that would benefit North Abaco. He made a direct plea with the current Prime Minister to continue the North Abaco Port Project and told the audience that he knew of several instances of victimization. Mr. Ingraham claimed that the transfer of Cephas Cooper, who was the former Senior Island Administrator, was the direct result of PLP influenced victimization.

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Min-

nis, during his speech, honoured a moment of silence for the late FNM Party Chairman, Charles Maynard.

The PLP has stood firm in their assertion that Renardo Curry is the candidate for North Abaco and that he will win his seat.

At a rally on October 6 many of the party’s Ministers and Parliament members spoke to a large crowd gathered at the Treasure Cay Public School grounds.

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The youth get involved. Right: The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie addresses the crowd at the Treasure Cay PLP rally. Above: young PLP supporters welcome the Prime Minister.

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Mr. Curry was a caring man who had nothing but the best interests of the people at heart.

The Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said that the FNM party was “desperate and “dangerous.” He said North Abaco would receive three new Pre-Schools over the next four years to accommodate the islands growth and that Mr. Curry would be the Member of Parliament to oversee the expansion of scholarships and Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution courses on the island. He said Mr. Curry had a strong belief in education and would

fight to improve the lives of North Abaco’s youth.

The Hon. Phillip “Brave” Davis spoke to the crowd visiting from Dundas and Murphy Town. He promised that the roads in Central Abaco would be as they are in Cooper’s Town. He said the work would be done by Bahamians and to disregard the FNM’s claims that the budget only would cover sand and seal for the roads.

Mr. Curry spoke to the crowd and thanked them for their support. He said that he was “strengthened every day because of your love.”

The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, was the last to take the

stage on Oct. 6. He revealed that, if elected, Mr. Curry’s office would be in the new Government Complex. He explained to the crowd why he believed they should elect Curry, saying that “You can go to [Rt. Hon.] Hubert, or Gomez or Minnis; but they’ve got to call me.”

The candidate for the Bahamas Constitution Party has also kept in the race.

S. Ali McIntosh has made several television and radio appearances appealing to the people of North Abaco. She says she can be a voice for those who are not fully represented by either the FNM or the PLP. She made her position known that she wants to move the country back to the values stated in the Constitution which indicates a clear presence of Christian morals that should govern the country. Despite the lack of resources comparative to her FNM and PLP counterparts, Ms. McIntosh says she feels confident her message is getting across.

Early voting for the election took place on October 8 in Cooper’s Town. The By-Election proper will be held on October 15.

The October 15 by-election will feature three candidates. S. Ali McIntosh for the Bahamas Constitution Party. Renardo Curry for the Progressive Liberal Party and Greg Gomez for the Free National Movement. The weeks leading up to Oct. 15 have been filled with political gesturing, promises, accusations and attacks.

The Abaconian reminds its readers that we are in this together. Vote your conscience.

On October 16 remember we are all Abaconians.

Far left: Greg Gomez. Immediate left: Renardo Curry. Right: S. Ali McIntosh.

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Ali McIntosh ready to serve

By Timothy Roberts As leader of the Bahamas Constitution Party (BCP) Ali McIntosh faces odds not in her favor in the upcoming North Abaco by-election she remains steadfast in her resolve to offer herself as a servant of the people while bringing a new vision and representation to the people.

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South Abaco Bahama Palm Shores home owners meet new Administrator for South Abaco

By Jennifer Hudson Residents of Bahama Palm Shores and guests from neighbouring settlements enjoyed an evening of camaraderie on October 6. The ‘Mix and Mingle’ was held in Bahama Palm Shores new Fire House and provided an opportunity for persons to meet with the evening’s special guest, new

Above: South Abaco Administrator Joshua Bahama Palm Shores.

Administrator for South Abaco, Joshua Smith. Mr. Smith was welcomed by Jacqueline Estevez, local government representative for Bahama Palm Shores. Administrator Smith stated that this was the first function of its kind he had attended since his arrival on Abaco and how pleased he had been invited.

In her introduction of Mr. Smith, Ms. Estevez stated that she had spoken with him earlier of the concerns of the homeowners of Bahama Palm Shores concerning their wishes for the neighbourhood which is currently still a private area to be taken over by government. “I have given

him all the files and he has already started to work on our behalf,” Ms. Estevez told the audience. “He is working on all of our concerns and whereas previous administrators have never had a response from the government, he received a response straight away.”

Administrator Smith told the homeowners that he had received word from government that in order for the area to become a public subdivision every lot must be sold. If any lots remain unsold then the subdivision remains the developer’s responsibility. “I will try to push this forward and see what I can do,” stated Administrator Smith who also said that he would like to visit each household to hear residents’ visions for their area. He also mentioned that the lack of Cable TV in the area needs addressing since the residents must have a satellite dish in order to watch television and cannot receive any Bahamian channels. ‘I want to hear what you have to say, tell me what you need and I will pass it on to central government,” he promised.

Chris Roberts commended the Administrator for putting in reflectors on road curves on the Earnest Dean Highway.

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A barbeque grille, supervised by Bahama Palm Shores Fire Chief, Bruce Smith, was available for anyone who wanted to place on it a succulent steak or any other meat of their choice. It was agreed by everyone that the evening had been most enjoyable and a great success and that it should definitely be repeated.

Hog Hunting: A Favourite Pastime on Abaco

By Jennifer Hudson Hogs have been hunted on Abaco since time immemorial when the first settlers relied on them as a good food staple.

Christopher Columbus is reputed to have introduced wild hogs to the Caribbean. It is recorded that before the 1950s when the Owens Illinois logging company cut roads into the bush there were countless hogs roaming Abaco. Things were different then.

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community, governance and leadership and I believe we can turn this community around,” she said.

Ms. McIntosh believes there is great potential in Abaco where economic development through farming and industry can be successfully utilized.

She said government needs to take the next step in making available seed money and equipment and extend the idea of cooperatives. “To do this will empower the small farmer to really extend what he is doing,” she said.

Ms. McIntosh would encourage a focus on science and technology especially relating to farming and processing and “signify a true investment in achieving the goal of being able to feed ourselves.”

“We must go to the level that we make sure that every step in the development of the country that there is a way that the government has organized so that people can prosper.”

She said the government ought to be able to provide the infrastructure, marketing, distributing and export to assist the farmer and looks forward to a day when we only import the things we cannot grow.

Ms. McIntosh said we need to begin using our own natural resources to supply the products that we regularly use and stop importing things grown or producible natively.

She desires to see farming as a nonelective in schools, “because the Bible says if you don’t work you don’t eat.” She said she would like to see the connection made at an early age that farming and fishing will enable us to feed ourselves.

Ms. McIntosh also wants to explore Abaco’s feasibility in the tuna fishing market believing it would be an economic boon to have Bahamians fishing and processing tuna in Abaco as it is a breakfast and lunch staple for many Bahamians.

She believes we can take the island to the next level just with fishing and farm-

ing and that without bringing in foreign investors. “If we explore this to its fullest potential we could have almost no unemployment,” she said.

Believing that we need to work together in order to take Abaco to the next level, Ms. McIntosh says we need to see each other as Abaconians and not by political colors. “My personality speaks to bringing people together. I want to bring a different approach to how we do community and we can lift each other up.”

Touching on the immigration problem she said that it needs to be brought under control. “If they are here and here illegally, then we have to do what is legally right making sure they are sent where they are supposed to be. If you ought to be here than we should ensure that you get the relevant status.”

She noted that “we definitely have a gross problem here in Abaco – the government has to look at it and carry through what the rule of law states in order to fix this problem.” She also spoke of the need to create a policy that is fair across the board and across The Bahamas. “Deportation should not be for those who only just got here.”

Regarding education and the development of the youth Ms. McIntosh wants to invest in the future and not just five years.

She proposes to make continuing education available to all graduating students giving them the opportunity to expand their potential whether through college or technical school training.

“I have no problem standing alone until people hear and say that I am making sense, “ she said. “If you have two organizations that are political opposites and they are doing the same thing and under every regime the people are still not being empowered, then we have to find a third option.”

Ms. McIntosh said that ultimately she is offering herself in service of people.

“My friends are the people; I’m working for the people.”

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ers. One of the old timers who used to hunt in the 1940s and 50s described what it was like back then. “We used to walk from Marsh Harbour on a track where the Earnest Dean highway is now over to 9 Mile Post. We would then walk into the bush over rough terrain with our hunting dogs.

Once the dogs got the scent of a hog and cornered it we would dash the hog down, tie it up, put it on our head and carry it home.

One person would carry each hog on his head and the hog was often fatter than the person. The hog would still be alive, upside down with its feet hanging down in front and the body hanging down the back. It would be left tied up overnight and killed the next day by sticking a knife into its heart. A number three tin tub of boiling water would be at the ready to pour over the hog and clean off the hairs. It would then be sliced up, some of it sold and some of it given away. Since there were no fridges and freezers to keep the meat the rest would be boiled down into ham and hung up to preserve it for later.”

Sometimes the hunters would go in a boat from Marsh Harbour up to the area where Treasure Cay is now then go ashore in a dinghy to hunt. On the return the dogs and the hogs would be put in the dinghy and taken back to the boat for the return to Marsh Harbour. “Hog hunting was more of a sport then than it is nowadays when guns are used,” stated this old time hunter. Hunters back then certainly had to be strong to walk over nine miles carrying a 200 pound hog on their head Hog hunting or wild boar hunting has always been a man’s sport but these days a few courageous women have now taken it up. While some just go along with their menfolk to keep them company and watch, a few are actually hunting the hogs. One such lady is Tiffany Sawyer who remembers going along with her father, Wayne Russell, on his hog hunting trips since she was seven or eight years old. She is now married to Andrew Sawyer who is an avid hunter and so she feels that her foray into hog hunting has been a natural progression and for the last six or seven years she has actually hunted herself. She is now carrying on the family tradition which has been going on for generations.

Tiffany explained that there are two types of hog hunting. One is ‘watching’ which involves the hunter sitting in an area such as by a water hole or where there are bushes where it is likely a hog will pass.

When a hog comes along the hunters will then shoot. The second method is to hunt with dogs. The hunting dogs are always eager to jump into the truck to go hunting.

When they first catch the scent of a hog the dogs will fly from the back of the truck and follow its scent through the bush until they come upon the hog. The hunters follow the sound of the barking dogs with guns at the ready until they find the cornered hog.

“We usually hunt with about 3 to 5 or so people together but I always leave it to the guys to clean them,” declares Tiffany who says that she really loves hog hunting. “I am not a tomboy, I love girly things but I also love all outdoor activities such as shooting, hunting and boating,” Hog hunting is usually done in the very early morning or at twilight. Not only is this cooler for the hunters and dogs but because the drafts allow for the scent of the hogs to be caught on the dew of the shrubbery more easily. Also, the hogs are nocturnal creatures. Tiffany says that they only hunt with dogs in the winter as it is too exhausting for the animals in the summer.

Hogs/boars are much ‘wilder’ looking than their relatives the domestic pig.

They have a very long snout with two curved tusks which can be as long as 7 inches which are actually teeth and are deadly sharp. These have caused injury to many a hunting dog. Whereas domestic pigs are pinker in colour, wild hogs are covered in grey and brown hairs which act as a good camouflage. Wild hogs can average between 150 -200 pounds. While some are as small as 75 pounds, Tiffany says that she would not kill one that small, she would let it escape for more years of life.

The hogs prefer areas of dense vegetation where they can hide and find shade. They have no sweat glands so wallow in mud holes during hot months.

Wild boar is considered a delicacy by many Bahamians. The meat, which doesn’t taste like its domestic counterpart, is neither gamy nor greasy. It is deemed a bit sweeter and noticeably firmer. It has one third less fat, fewer calories and less cholesterol than domestic pork. The meat of the males has a stronger flavor than that of the females and the most prized meat is that of a young female hog which has not yet produced a litter.

The meat can be cooked several ways, the most popular seeming to be ‘soused.’

Wild boar meat can be purchased at M & R grocery store as Roderick Strachan is an avid wild boar hunter or from Ricky Albury on Forest Drive.

Above: Tiffany Sawyer with her hunting dogs preparing for a hunt. Hog hunting is a favourite passtime of some Abaconians.

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Police educate community on road safety

By Canishka Alexander With the recent opening of schools all over The Bahamas, police officers are keeping a keen eye on our children as it relates to road safety.

According to Inspector Mario Murphy of the Marsh Harbour Police Department’s Road Traffic Division, drivers are encouraged to exercise caution when driving in school zones. There is a designated speed limit of 15 mph during school hours, which takes place between the morning hours of 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and in the afternoon between 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

While drivers are asked to be on the lookout for children using pedestrian crossings, Insp. Murphy said that students also have a part to play in ensuring their safety because many times they show a lack of concern for the roadway.

Therefore, parents are encouraged to speak to their children as well because some students have been described as uncooperative and outright rude to officers.

“A lot of the kids are very rude to the officers, and I have been verbally

abused by one or two of the kids since I came here,” Insp. Murphy disclosed.

“They need to be warned about that, and we will not be tolerating that.

“We will do our best from the traffic standpoint to make sure the kids are safe going to school and going home.”

He said their main concern is the Forest Drive strip because it is where the two government schools are situated, and the majority of the school population walks along that route. Insp. Murphy said Don Mackay Blvd. is where most of the private schools are located, so with children being driven to those schools, there is not much of an issue in that location.

He acknowledged the challenge presented by the incomplete sidewalk near Abaco Central High School and the lack of pedestrian crossings, and said that they are doing their best to share road safety tips with the students. There is also a challenge with posting an officer at each school; however, the Urban Renewal Team led by Sgt. 2483 Jocelyn Smith does their best to visit various schools every morning.

Regrettably, there is only one lone cyclist to cover Abaco’s school route.

Complicating the issue for motorists, too, is insufficient signage to indicate school zones, and Insp. Murphy said they have contacted the appropriate government officials regarding this issue.

As if those challenges were not enough, Insp. Murphy said there is an issue with the overcrowding of school buses.

“That will be addressed because a number of warnings have been given, so these persons will find themselves before the courts,” he forewarned.

Finally, Insp. Murphy addressed one more troubling issue.

“Children are fighting after school.

Expelled and suspended students join up with the school population after school to cause trouble. Parents are asked to keep their children at home because they will not be tolerated causing trouble.”

To combat the issue of after-school fights, Sgt. Smith said that the RENEW program will offer an in-school suspension for suspended students where they

will benefit from counseling, job training and others things that foster community involvement.

“This will eliminate the problem with them being at home,” she confidently said.

Another option to combat such challenges is to have a collaborative effort among teachers, students, parents and police.

“It is a collaborative effort. We don’t have the manpower; we don’t have the resources to be along all the school zones so we need everybody to play their part,” Insp. Murphy reiterated. “Motorists slow down. We will aggressively try to cause these signs to be erected showing the school zones, speed limits and pedestrian crossings – we will do that. We don’t want our kids to get hurt or injured during school hours.”

During her remarks, Sgt. Smith once again reminded parents whose children attend Central Abaco Primary School to refrain from parking in the middle median in front of the school.

“For a kid to come to the gate, and run straight across the road heading toward the vehicle – it is dangerous,” she warned.

Sgt. Smith suggested that parents park along the walls of the school or across the street and walk across to the school to collect their children.

Moreover, she has had challenges with students standing at the roundabout

by Dis We Style.

“We pass and tell them to start heading up to the school, and they pretend to walk, and if you look in your rearview mirror they have stopped,” she said.

“When you speak to them again, they have an attitude.”

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MINISTRY OF FINANCE THE REAL PROPERTY TAX ACT, (CHAPTER 375) STATUTE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS

Pursuant to Section 7(2) of the Real Property Tax Act, Chapter 375 Statute Law of The Bahamas (hereinafter the “Act”), as amended, the Chief Valuation Officer hereby gives notice:(a)

(b)

that copies of the assessment list are available as required by subsection (4) of Section 7 of the Act, and may be inspected at the Valuation Office or the Treasury, on or after 15th October, 2012 that a Notice of Assessment addressed to each owner of property liable to tax under the Act is available at the Valuation Office, located at Char lotte House, Charlotte Street South and may be collected therefrom by or on behalf of the owner of such property during normal working hours;

(c)

that pursuant to subsection (3) of Section 7 of the Act, upon the expiration of five (5) days after the publication of this notice, a Notice of Assessment shall be deemed to have been served on every owner of property liable to tax under the Act;

(d)

that without prejudice to the provision of subsection (3) of Section 7 of the Act, the Chief Valuation Officer may at any time after the publication in the Gazette of this notice send by post, a Notice of Assessment addressed to any owner of property liable to tax under the Act;

(e)

that pursuant to Section 11(1) of the Act, any person aggrieved by a notice of assessment deemed to have been served under this Act may object thereto by serving on the Chief Valuation Officer within thirty days after the date on which the notice of assessment is deemed to have been served, a notice in writing of such objection stating the grounds upon which he relies;

(f)

that pursuant to Section 18 of the Act (but subject to provisions of Section 12(3) of the Act) the tax in respect of property will be due and payable by the owners of property not later than sixty days after the date on which notice of assessment is deemed to have been served. Accordingly, it is the duty of each taxpayer to ensure that he receives a Notice of Assessment* (Section 12(3) is reproduced below);

(g)

that the exemption has been allowed for 2013 on those properties which have been declared as owner-occupied residences, and have satisfied the conditions under Section 3(ii) of the Real Property Tax (Amendment) Act of 2002.

However, the owners are by law required to disclose to the Chief Valuation Officer any change in the circumstances of occupation which does not entitle the property for the exemption allowed.*(Section 43 is reproduced below);

(h)

that in accordance with the Real Property Tax (Amendment) Act 2012, the maximum annual tax in respect of owner-occupied property is $50,000 per annum;

(i)

persons receiving a Notice of Assessment and Demand Note for the first time should, therefore, examine the columns marked “Tax payable for the year” and“Tax for period_______ to_______,” as it would indicate the amount due for current and prior years;

(j)

that if you are a Bahamian citizen/company and own improved property situ ate in New Providence or a non-Bahamian citizen/company (less than 60 per cent of the shares beneficially owned by citizens of The Bahamas) and own property situate in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and have never received a Notice of Assessment and Demand Note, you are required

by Section 10 of the Act to make a declaration of your property not later than 31st December, 2012. Declaration forms for this purpose are available online at http://forms.bahamas.gov.bs or at the Valuation Section and should be re turned to the Valuation Section accompanied by documentary proof of Bahamian citizenship and in the case of a Bahamian Company, a copy of the Company’s latest annual statement of return.

Section 12(3) is as follows:“The Chief Valuation Officer shall dismiss any objection unless the whole of the tax payable under the Notice of Assessment shall have been deposited with him or for good cause, the Chief Valuation Officer determines that the objector shall be relieved of the requirement of this subsection in whole or in part and is satisfied that the objector has complied with any such determination which gives partial relief only.”

Section 43 is as follows:(1)

(2)

(3)

“Any owner who is granted an exemption under the provisions of Section 42(1)(f), by reason of the property qualifying as owner-occupied property, shall where he is aware of any circumstances or facts which do not entitle the property to the exemption disclose to the Chief Valuation Officer those circumstances or facts; Any owner who knowingly fails to comply with the requirements of subsection (1) is guilty of an offense and liable on summary conviction to a fine of one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term of three months or to both such fine and imprisonment; and the court shall upon conviction of an offender, in addition to any other penalty imposed, order the offender to pay to the Treasurer a sum equivalent to twice the amount of the tax which would have been payable but for the exemption had the disclosure been made: No limitation as to the time within which proceeding may be brought for the prosecution of a summary offense shall apply to proceedings under subsection (2).”

Chief Valuation Officer/ Controller of Inland Revenue

Crime Report Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply (Suspect arrested & charged)

At 7:00pm on October 5, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with a male age 32 years of Dundas Town, Abaco, under arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply. Officer arrested the suspect in the area of the Big Tree located Murphy Town where he was found in Possession of three packages containing marijuana. He was brought to M.H.P.S. where he was charged for the offence. He is scheduled to attend Magistrate court at 10:00am on 8/10/12.

Possession Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply (Arrest & Charged.)

At 7:30pm on 5th October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with a 45 year old female of Marsh Harbour, a 39 year old female of Forest Drive and a 19 year old male of Forest Drive, Abaco, all under arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply. Officers executed a search warrant on the premises located at Marsh Harbour and discovered six plastic wraps containing marijuana (5 ounces) As a result, all persons present were arrested.

Causing Harm (Arrest and Charged)

At 1:40pm on 1 October, 2012, a 41 year old male of the Mudd, Abaco, reported that sometime around 10:00pm on 30 September, 2012, while walking in The Mudd through a pathway to his residence, a man known to him hit him to the head and robbed him of $500.00 cash and his Black Berry Cellular phone valued at $150.00. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested On 2 October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) arrested the suspect a 45 year old male of The Mudd, Abaco reference to this matter. He was charged and released on $1,500.00 bail to attend court on 10/9/12. Investigation continues.

Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Drugs (Arrest and Charged)

At 5:45pm on 2nd October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) conducted a search of a beige tri-plex located Forest Drive. Officer recovered about two (2) ounces of marijuana and a black bag containing a black and silver 9mm pistol.

As a result a 38 year old male of Forest Drive was arrested reference to this matter. Investigation continues.

Cultivation & Possession of Ammunition (Suspect arrested and charged)

At 6:30pm on 4th October, 2012, Insp. Adderley, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with three suspects under arrest reference to Cultivation and Possession of Ammunition, ages 23 years, 17 years and 26 years all of Central Pines, Abaco. Officer acting on information, officers conducted a search

of the residence of accused and discovered 14 pots containing marijuana plants, three (3) .9mm bullet and one(1) .40 bullet. The scene was processed and photographed by DC 2939 Edgecombe.

Stealing (Under Investigation)

At 11:00am on 4th October, 2012, a 48 year old businessman resident of Treasure Cay, Abaco, reported that sometime between 8:00pm on 3rd October, 2012 and 10:00am on 4th October, 2012, some unknown person/s stole $1,580.00 cash from his liquor store.

Investigation continues.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply (Suspect arrested and charged)

At 6:20pm on 3rd October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with a 50 year old male of the Mudd, Abaco, under arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply. Officers conducted a search of the accused residence and discovered about 8.7 ounces of Marijuana.

Investigation continues.

Unlawful Sexual Intercourse (Suspect arrested)

At 2:00pm on 2nd October, 2012, a local doctor c/o Marsh Harbour Government Clinic reported that she examined a 13 years female of The Mudd, Abaco and discovered that she was pregnant. Police action requested Suspect arrested A 14 year old male was arrested reference to this matter and admitted to the offence. Investigations continue.

Assault of a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Behaviour, Obscene Languages and Threats of Death (Suspect arrested and charged)

At 1:35am on 2nd October, 2012, an officer from the Central Detective Unit Abaco District came in at M.H.P.S. with an 18 year old female of Central Pines, Abaco, under arrest reference to Assault of a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Behaviour, Obscene Languages and Threats of Death. She was arrested in the area of Marsh Harbour. During the arrest she resisted and threatened to kill the Officer. The officer was able to subdue the accused and brought her to M.H.P.S. where she was charged for the offences.

Possession of Drug Arrest & Resisting Arrest (Suspect arrested)

At 3:15pm on 1st October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with a 27 year old male of Marsh Harbour under arrested reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs, namely Marijuana. The accused was arrested at 3:00pm same date in the area of Power line Road, Marsh Harbour where he was found in possession of Marijuana.

Investigation continues.

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Across 3. Bahamas ____________ Party 4. Doing this uses more muscles than smiling.

8. Magician's favourite word.

10. Move this to the right and it makes the number larger.

12. To sweat.

15. Free __________ Movement 17. Exceedingly ugly or repulsive.

18. Collected for a campsite, the drier the better.

Down 1. Professional who deals with flowing currents and wires.

2. ______ Day; Previously Columbus Day, now All-heroes.

5. Minister of Education has promised Abaco will received three of these over the next four year.

6. This was 75 cents cheaper on October 5.

7. Summer _______, a popular show on Abaco put on by James Catalyn.

9. "_______ and Loathing in Las Vegas" a book by Hunter S. Thompson.

11. Progressive __________ Party 13. Good for a baloon but bad for money.

14. Lip colour, especially a conch's.

16. This Bahamian was the first black actor to win Academy Award.

October 1 Crossword Answers Across 3. MOON—Popular target for howling.

5. REFEREES—The NFL realized the importance of these during the 2012 season.

9. CABINET—A type of meeting the PM has hinted at bringing to Abaco.

11. CAREER—A path followed by professionals.

13. GOLDEN—_____ Gloves; a tournament in Nassau.

14. GEORGIE—Name of the manatee wandering through Abaco.

15. PATCH—Used to fill pot holes; a popular pirate accessory.

16. DOUBLOON—A “piece of eight.”

17. BUTTONS—These keep your shirts closed; OR Something you push.

19. SPIRAL—Shape of our galaxy.

Down 1. INTERACT—A youth club geared towards community service.

2. EVEREST—The highest peak.

4. RECEIPT—Received after a sale.

6. MONSTERS—Frankenstein, Wolf Man and Mummies.

7. BALLOT—You cast these but you don’t reel in fish, unless that’s the politician’s name.

8. PEPPERONI—A popular pizza topping 10. ALUMINUM—Used for soda cans.

12. CANNONS—Used on ships and forts, make sure to keep the powder dry.

16. DUNE—*This landform is col lapsing in Hope Town, creating a dangerous hazard.

18. URCA—Abbreviation; Organiza tion tasked with regulating electronic communication in The Bahamas.

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Opinion Insights for your Innerspring How to Think BIG Submitted by Whitney Bain Can I be so presumptuous as to tell you to think BIG or to even show someone how to think BIG? Really, I don’t have to do anything to cause someone to think big nor do I have the power to just switch this on for you. The mind itself, left to its powers of imagination; naturally tends to escape the confines of the physical body in which it finds itself, to travel to places far and beyond its physical address. The mind possesses that uncanny ability not to be boxed in. Like water, thought is fluid and moves when and where it wants.

Have you ever recalled being asked to think of one single thing, and nothing else; for 60 seconds? More often than not you will find your mind drifting to some past event, reliving some memorable emotion or even travelling years into the future – all in that short span of 60 seconds. Try it.

So, I can’t tell someone how to think BIG; they already have the hardware to do it. The mind is a traveler and beckons the body to join it on its journeys. However, despite such powerful hardware, many are resigned to just imagine and not act; as their capacity for action has been tethered somehow and they restrict themselves for fear of ridicule, failure or experiencing some unpleasant result. As a baby elephant is staked to the ground and shackled with heavy manacles, its brain recalls that it cannot move beyond where it is located; and so it stays put. That elephant grows up and becomes a powerful pachyderm but now the handlers can restrict its movement by limiting it to a much smaller stake and often times a much weaker chain. The elephant, feeling the tug of the weak restraint, stops because in its mind it cannot get away and resigns itself to stay only in the space where the rope or chain allows it to go. The aim of this article, and indeed this column; is to remove that impression of restriction from the minds of those find-

ing themselves in that state.

Dr. David Schwartz delves deeper into his book ‘The Magic of Thinking BIG’ by tackling the question of how … How to Think BIG! As I think about the elephant I recognize a connection between one of the first powerful concepts in chapter 4. Dr. Schwartz points to the advice from age-old philosophers: ‘know thyself’. He mentions that “most people interpret this saying to mean know only thy negative self.”

He further states that “most self-evaluations consist of long lists of one’s faults, shortcomings and inadequacies” and “if we know only our negative characteristics, we’re in a mess and our value is small.”

When presented with an open door of freedom, that elephant considers the door, looks at the stake and chain and says within himself, I am too small, I am too weak; and so the door of freedom closes time and time again. How many opportunities have you missed because you saw yourself as too small, not smart enough, not possessing the right connections? Dr. Schwartz mentions that “where success is concerned … people are measured by the size of their thinking”. As support to this first crucial point of knowing thyself, Dr. Schwartz puts forth several key actions which help to reverse this negative self-perception; A) Maintain positive mental images in one’s mind B) Embrace a BIG thinker’s vocabulary and C) See possibilities and not just realities.

Several decades ago a famous scientific study was conducted on primate behavior. The essence of the study was that monkeys were introduced to reward (a bunch of bananas at the top of a pole); as well as punishment (an indiscriminate electric shock administered to some subjects climbing the pole). Because punishment was introduced as individual subjects were going for a reward this introduced fear into the group and those ones who had felt the shock held back anyone who was trying to go for the reward. Even when new subjects were introduced into the study

who knew nothing about the original reward and punishment scenario; they would eventually prevent other new subjects from moving towards the reward because of the influence of those who were there even before them.

If fluent and coherent language was possible with these primates and they were asked why they were preventing these new subjects from getting the reward they would not be able to tell you. They themselves could not come up with a plausible answer but could only say that it’s because someone before them stopped their forward progress. The results of this study are so similar to human behavior. Many persons in our society want to think big but there are so many around them who prevent them fearing some form of punishment will spring upon them for trying or that they may even get the reward, thereby surpassing them.

Quite often these persons who had such great drive and determination soon wilt under the deflating words and disapproving looks of those sedentary observers around them. Very soon no one is going for the reward, no one is trying and yet the reward is so close.

The bumble bee is a case study in defiance. When one considers everything about the bumble bee one comes to the conclusion that it should not fly; but it does! Observing it you would think that failure is a foregone conclusion in its case.

Surely the bumble bee will break its wings under the sheer weight of its body and tumble uncontrollably to the ground with a thunderous splat! But wait, the bumble bee just floats effortlessly in the air, flapping its wings in a graceful rhythm; with it flying is second nature.

Everyone looking on is saying that the bumble bee should not be able to fly; but no one told the bumble bee. In its mind it wants to fly and it does. All the laws of physics that are applied here are quashed because the bumble bee defies it and succeeds against conventional wisdom. So,

are the laws of physics more real than the desire of the bumble bee to fly? Clearly, the laws of physics are trumped in this case. What could we achieve if we did not listen to those knots on the log of life, those benchwarmers, and those Monday morning quarterbacks? What long-standing belief could we squash just because we have the desire to do what it says we can’t?

What are you pursuing? Go after it! What are you considering to do? Just do it!

Stop listening to what people say can’t be done and do it! Our societies and neighborhoods can be better but it will take us to make it so. We can become smarter, stronger, and braver; but it takes effort on our part to make it so. The unfettered mind is a powerful thing and unlocks possibilities for itself and all those around it.

Will those with unfettered minds please stand up and do something!

Dr. Schwartz leaves the reader to contemplate these final words: “Grow BIG by thinking BIG!” Don’t sell yourself short. Conquer the crime of self-deprecation. Concentrate on your assets. You are better than you think you are.

Use the big thinker’s vocabulary.

Use big, bright, cheerful words. Use words that promise hope, victory, happiness, pleasure; avoid words that create unpleasant images of failure, defeat and grief.

Stretch your vision. See what can be, not just what is. Practice adding value to things, to people and to yourself.

Get the big view of your job, the next grade level or your next business venture.

Think; really think your present job, grade or business is important. Promotion to the next level depends mostly on how you think towards your present job, grade or business.

Think above trivial things. Focus your attention on big objectives. Before getting involved in a petty matter, ask yourself, “Is it really important?”

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More Letters to the Editor Pothole Party Dear Editor, An annual problem. . . .however, why not look at it as an opportunity for the community to come together and have a Pothole Fixing Party. PFP. After all, those who drive the roads contribute in some small way to the existence of the potholes. I am not thinking of replacing the PLP, but rather men and young men with strong backs and hands to repair the potholes under the supervision of some one who knows about such things. . . . . and, when the work is done, the ladies might be disposed to provide some eats afterwards. In other words, a true community effort. AND. . . .a celebration of what can be achieved when folk work together to achieve a common goal, one which will benefit the entire community.

Come on, someone stand up and get it started! Way to go, Abaco!

Barbara Lightbourn Brennan Expatriate Bahamian who loves Abaco

“Let the Truth Be Told” Clarification to the Bahamian people, I Phillipa M. Rolle Curry was married to Pastor Mr. Michael Lucian Curry from November 27th, 1994 to September 17th, 2010. We had a good marriage and a good thing. “He died holding my hand and kissed me good buy”. My parents taught me the value of “family, love and endurance”.

Pastor, I’m disappointed in you?

Pastor, are you the perfect “pastor, husband, father, family and friends?” My husband and I lived and fellowshipped in your home many times, if there was some “marital stress” in my marriage you never offered or gave counseling and you had so much opportunity to do so mainly because there was no need for it. Pastor the 16 year old daughter you claim he, my late husband, asked to leave the house was such a lie. The 16 year old then, when we got married, was nowhere to be found in the house. You know she dropped out of private high school at the age of 14 years old with a baby and was doing her own thing from then. We went looking for her to invite her to the wedding and to purchase her outfit like the way we did the other 3 children.

After 6 months of our marriage we went on the streets looking for her and brought her baby home but she did not want to be disciplined so she left home again. After our 1st anniversary upon out return home we continued to look for her.

I found her 1 year later and enrolled her in College of the Bahamas. She dropped out of college with another baby then she left the house and the rest his history. The same daughter who is now between 32 to 34 years old is now in Freeport, been put a side with a husband, 4 children and 1 grandchild so the brother can “campaign embarrass and stress free”. The family is angry with me because I would not take her in. If YOUR house and family is to goof for her and her family to be with why should I take her? I am still trying to recover from “daddy’s” pain and loss.

My great nephew you also had your 5 cents I never had marital stress where my husband and I had to separate, can you say the same for you and yours?

The two of you, if you were there for your father like children who would show appreciation for good upbringing,

schooling and life, you would have known what was going on, you’ll were invited time and time again to join us on occasions especially on Father’s day, you’ll cancel out. The love and affection was never shown to him in my 17 years of marriage. You were gone out of his life before I met him so I can’t see how you’ll and other family members can say I put a wedge between him and you. “Let the truth be told” You claim that you were busy as a bank manager, having your own family to deal with and church. You claim that you were busy working in the Treasury, your own family and church.

Pastor/Mr. Michael Lucian Curry asked me to leave my job, to close my business and to leave my home- Grand Bahama to move to Abaco with him in 2008. If there was a “marital stress” he would have been happy to move back after 40 years. He would have said Hun, which was my nick mane to him, I’m going home and you remain in Freeport and com on weekends when you can, but he didn’t, he insisted that we move together.

Being the loving obedient wife I packed our belongings and accompanied my husband.

You said your father was not victimized out of his job, well in 2007 the F.N.M. party used his victimization on the campaign trail as an example as we discussed it as a family.

You said your father did not have a heart attack and that it must have been in my mind. Well after you saw that I, Ms. Phillipa Curry, the wife of your father has left jobs and took your father to The Rand Hospital in Freeport, Princess Margaret, Doctors Hospital Nassau, Jackson Memorial Florida, Auskell Marsh Harbour and Marsh Harbour Clinic between 2008 and 2010 and he was getting worst you then said to me to let you take him to your ‘heart specialist friend’ in Florida, I asked you why did you wait till I became like the” woman with the issue of blood,” you said you forgot about him, because I was doing such a good job. “Let the truth be told’. It was July 30th 2010 he, with 1 sister, an aunt her husband and cousin took his father to Palm West Heart Center, allowing me to have a break and to keep my job because my boss was complaining, do you not remember such occurrences?

Pastor M.L. Curry was admitted in Palm West Hospital Heart Center on July 21st, 2012, August 1st, 2010 He called me, he said “Mom, daddy say come”. I asked him why, “he said daddy can’t be without you,” I said to him I have to ask my boss and I need to wait until I get pay, he said “ask them when you go to work tomorrow” I said yes I will, then he let me talk to my husband I told him the same thing, he said “Hun I need you to come now I miss you I said you to sweetie but I have to wait until Friday when I get pay.”

I gave in my resignation on August 6th 2010 and join my husband and family in Florida in August 07th 2010, but the sad thing was, my step son had left already to return to his job/post. We returned to Abaco on August 13th 2010. He and the Curry family if there was not a heart problem why take to the heart institution? Your father was too intelligent to want to have a stressful woman around him more than his family. You praised me and spoke highly of your father and my love for each other before now, but the P.L.P. government spoke highly of him also, birds of a feather flock together!!

To all women, stand by your man when he has and when he doesn’t have, don’t let anyone or anything come be-

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tween you and your marriage. Remembering your marriage bows the state “for better or for worse. In sickness or in health, until death do us part.”

To my deceased husband if loving was wrong I don’t want to be right.

Rest In Peace Phillipa M. Rolle Curry

Nothing for the Rest of Us Dear Editor, Two and a half years ago I applied for a card to help me with my medication bills. Every month it is hard to keep up with a large amount of money for all of my meds so I asked for help but I was just a white Bahamian so I got no help. Well, that’s OK too.

Immigrants go in one week and the next week they have it. I guess after all they were given Marsh Harbour. It’s so stink and it looks like the dump. Well, nothing can be done?

These people in Government that is all they want to give to. I wonder how many of them are sweet hearting with them. Nobody in government wants to do anything for anyone else. They can all kiss where the sun don’t shine.

Martha Russell

Heartfelt Thanks I had not planned to age---but it happened anyway! The magic age of 65 came doubly quickly for me for 2 reasons--The most important reason was that I was having such an incredible time teaching first at Amy Roberts School in Green Turtle Cay and then at Hope Town School with the fantastic,excited students and wonderful,dedicated parents , talented teachers ,hard working staff,and my supportive community ,the 35 years simply flew. The second reason was that there was a 35 year long joke with all my students about my age--so according to all my past and present students( and myself !)--I was only 35 when I was retired ! Your little white “stories” do catch up to you !

What a ride those years were ! More exciting projects, programs, events,trips and achievements than anyone could possibly have imagined. My heart swelled with pride at students growing up into responsible (my fav word !) adults and making their way successfully into the world-- I never wanted my career as Principal/Teacher to end ! But so it has and now I am working in the Tourism industry and planning on joining students and guests in environmental activities here at the resort where I am working.

One of the best days of my life was the recent retirement party given for me by the PTA and Teachers of Hope Town School. The day was filled with laughter, tears, roasting and toasting in the company of dear friends,relatives, colleagues, former students and present students at school now.The planning committee of Lindsey McCoy, Pleasants Higgs, Erica Russell , Teachers and students outdid themselves to provide a perfect party. I will cherish the events of that day forever. I even went to school the following Monday so the students could sing their song to me again ! I was pleased that our Member of Parliament Mr. Edison Key and his wife Kathy were able to come as well as all of our Hope Town Council members, Harold Malone, Don Cash and Donnie Carey and District Superintendent Lenora Black and officers . Colleagues came all the way from Sandy Point to Treasure Cay and from all the cays and settlements between. I was thrilled to see so many people and spend time visiting and catching up ! Speeches were heartfelt, hilarious and touching and I appreciated each and every one. Your gifts of the new iPad,gorgeous personal art and the jewelery were dearly loved .Beautiful Harl Taylor purses from their creator ,who is my sister at heart and the Androsia purse added to the generous gifts made by talented Bahamians.

So as I “graduate” from one phase of my life to another I want to let you all know how much your friendship, love and support has meant to me for the past 35 years and how much I look forward to our continued contact and friendship for the next 35. Hope Town School is left in capable hands with Mr. Justin Higgs at the helm--its outstanding legacy is assured to continue.

I send heartfelt thanks for the wonderful party and to those who attended. God Bless each and every one of you!

Candace M. Key

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Dis’ and ‘Dat Change Ministries and Texaco partner for Gas Buy Down

By Canishka Alexander Change Ministries International and Texaco-Quality Star Auto Services Ltd. organized a Gas Buy Down on Oct.5 to help lower the price of gas from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. During the Gas Buy Down, 75 cents was taken off of every gallon of gas purchased.

In celebration of the church’s 10-year anniversary, Pastor Samuel Cornish and First Lady Carmen Cornish were joined by members of their congregation who assisted with passing out flyers for their upcoming events while others cleaned windshields as customers filled up their tanks at the pumps.

Although the scene was somewhat chaotic at times with vehicles entering and exiting the service station, Pastor Cornish said it was well worth it.

“Anybody knows that the price of gas is really, really high at this time; what we did is knocked 75 cents off of every gallon of gas, so what everybody has been doing is filling up their cars,” Pastor Cornish explained. “We just wanted to give back and do something for the community for the 10 years that we have been here.”

Andrew Albury, owner of TexacoQuality Star, said that 1,600 gallons of gas was purchased in the two-hour period.

Initially set at $6.29 per gallon, customers were able to enjoy the 75-cent discount honoured by Change Ministries, and purchase gas at $5.54.

Albury appreciated the gesture by Change Ministries because the event goes along the lines of what Texaco had been planning to offer to its customers via monthly promotions.

He added that the Gas Buy Down worked out even better than expected, and that traffic was backed up all the way to the traffic light based on the response. However, he said that he would request the support of the police the next time around in helping to ease the traffic congestion.

One customer who greatly benefitted was Dr. Sherilee Hunt, a taxi driver.

“Change Ministries is just doing marvelous like they’ve always done. I am proud of the ministry, and I know that they are capable of continuing this,” Hunt said.

“This is not the first time that Change Ministries has moved mountains, and moved so much in our community.

“I am proud of our pastor and his wife and his delegation and the ones who are pulling together with him to do this because you know this is needed. Things are

tough and have been backed up for a while, but God is good because He’s using special folks to bless us.”

On Oct.12, Change Ministries invited the community to join them at an event called Party in the Backyard at Change Ministries from 11 a.m. to midnight. The event featured Junkanoo, Genesis, New Entry Band, and the CMI Praise and Worship Team along with gospel artists like Ricardo Clarke and Monty G. Stalls were set up to sell everything from clothing to food and drinks.

Above: Pastor Samuel Cornish directing traffic at Texaco.

Cartoon Courtesy of “Sip Sip.”

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