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Dignitaries and supporters gathered to celebrate the opening of the new ECC Training Center

Above: Minister of Social Services, the Hon. Melanie Griffin, (left) meets with students of Every Child Counts. On September 26 the school’s new trainig center opened. The center, three years in the making and only possible thanks to community involvement and donations, aims to provide training and opportunities for graduated ECC students. Photo BIS. See page 2.

Softball season winds down with championship games

By Canishka Alexander In the final stage of the playoff games on Sept. 27-28, the TC Jets beat the DNR Sluggers, which put them 2-0 in the best of five series. The Creter’s Bulldogs won their third straight game against the Hope Town Wreckers and advanced to the championship round. During their game against the Bulldogs, Wreckers Pitcher Corderro “Dopey” Russell suffered a broken wrist when he collided into another player. With no seasoned pitcher available, this crippled the efforts of the team.

In what could be called their best game of the season, DNR players held on until the end, but the Jets scored one more run to break the 6-6 tie – beating them 7 to 6.

On Oct.4-5, Softball Championships started off with a bang as excited fans packed every bleacher at the Murphy Town Ball Field. ZNS Total Sports Anchor Charles Fisher and his cameraman Chris Knwoles brought full coverage to both games.

In the first game, the Abaco Groceries Diamond Dollz took no pity on the Terez Gas Angels beating the North Abaco women’s team: 21 to 9.

Above: Creter's Bulldogs vs TC Jets in their second championship game on Oct. 5. The Bulldogs are now 2-0 in the best of five series.

Their next game is coming up Oct.11-12.

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School & Youth News New Training Center brings hope for ECC graduates

By Mirella Santillo After three years of monthly meetings attended by faculty members, parents and community supporters, the ECC Training Center has become a reality. The Center was envisioned as a place for post-graduate students of Every Child Counts to work and contribute to the community.

Thanks to volunteers, among them Richard Schlitt and forty youngsters from Youth on a Mission, an organization from Vero Beach, FL, local Pastor Erlyn Baillou, Mel Brice of Complex Plumbing, parents and other community members who donated their time during the summer, the ECC Training Center is ready for the new school year.

The construction was primarily made possible thanks to large monetary donation from abroad which helped jump-start the project together along with donated local funds and construction materials offered by local businesses such as Standard Hardware and Big Cat. Dignitaries such as Archbishop Patrick Pinder (the Chairman of the Catholic Board of Education), Lambert Langley (the Director of Catholic Education), Claudette Rolle, (the Political / Economic Officer representing the Embassy of the United States in Nassau), and Yancy W. Caruthers were among the people who traveled to Marsh Harbour to join the many local

government officials, business owners and supporters who attended the inauguration ceremony of Every Child Counts’ Training Center on Thursday, September 26.

Upon their arrival on that balmy morning, the guests gathered outside the building while Archbishop Pinder enunciated a prayer and blessed the premises.

Choirs from the primary and the secondary school divisions performed songs as people waited for an invitation to go in.

The guests were accompanied up a few steps and seated in one of the spacious rooms of the Center. Soon the moderator, student Anastasia Sawyer, took the microphone to introduce the speakers and performers taking part in the joyful ceremony.

There were songs sung and mimed by the younger kids, poems read by Rosemerline Baptiste and Deverose Laurand, more songs by the high school students and remarks by many guests, faculty members and students The first among the speakers, Archbishop Pinder, expressed his pleasure to be back at the school and acknowledged the work accomplished, thanking Lyn Major and the people who assisted her.

A faculty member, Marsden Lawley, invited students to talk about the meaning the school had for them. They all expressed their heartfelt appreciation of the organization, saying that the school was a second home where they felt respected, loved and encouraged.

Dr. Lenora Black, Abaco District of Education Superintendent, commended Mrs. Major and the staff at ECC for facing

Above: Every Child Count students perform for the guests.

the challenge “of teaching kids who learn differently.” She stated she had a personal stake at ECC through her nephew Alonso Williams, a former student who now works at Baker’s Bay. She said that a lesson in compassion and empathy had to be learned from the school.

Truman Major invited the students to approach the business community for help since. He also urged them to respect themselves in order to receive respect in return where ever they went.

In his address, Pastor Knowles, President of the Christian Council, described Lyn Major, the school Director, as “a person on a mission.”

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The United States Representative, Mr. Yancy W. Caruthers, also shared an anecdote with the audience about a friend of his, a little slow in academics but an indispensable help to the town’s fire department manned by volunteers.

Lastly, Mrs. Major gave a short history on how the Training Center - a place for those who could not join the work force - was envisioned. Together with teachers and parents, she felt a responsibility for those who could not care for themselves.

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devising ways of collecting funds for the project, she explained that things fell into place a year ago in the form of a large donation.

Pastor Baillou then took the contracting job (for free) and others stepped in.

As she mentioned Pastor Baillou, people raised as one to give him a standing ovation. She also mentioned the Youth on a Mission group, who came to Abaco and in a week had the walls up and the building under roof.

“It is a comfort to know that when we are gone, the children will have a home,” she said.

She concluded by announcing the success of a student, Ronell Escarment, who had entered the Bahamas Arts Festival Choir competition. He placed first in a tie with a youth from Grand Bahama. He will travel to Nassau to sing in the final.

The ceremony was followed by refreshments in another spacious room. Students served lemonade and iced-tea. Near the baked goods and light refreshments table, people enjoyed pastries baked by wellwishers and socialized while admiring the murals painted by two students, Destiniqua McIntosh and Tanneisha Dawkins.

Abaco Central High School elects new PTA Board

By Mirella Santillo Abaco Central High School’s first PTA meeting of the year took place in the evening of October 4. It was a long meeting that covered many topics. Among the topic discussed was the election of the PTA board members. It was a matriarchal meeting with mostly mothers attending, so this year the Parents Teachers Association will be represented mainly by women since

only one man, the President, Pastor Jason Quashie, will sit on the PTA board. Pastor Quashie who could not attend had charged last year’s President, Soluke Innocent, to offer his nomination.

Elected Vice-President was Mrs. Monique Burrows; Shadell Smith agreed to assume the position of Secretary Nicole Scott accepted the role of Assistant Secretary Konicha Sawyer put herself forward for the role of Chaplin and was accepted.

Elected as Treasurer was Courtney Chandler, seconded by Assistant Treasurer, Norma Burrows.

Canishka Alexander is to perform the function of PR person.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Lenora Black had reiterated the importance of the parents’ role in the students’ lives and learning process. “From the moment they open their eyes in the morning, training should start, first at home, then at school,” she said.

Acknowledging the faculty, she mentioned that last year was the school’s best year since her return to Abaco six years ago.

“Let’s surpass last year’s performance,” she urged; “I am looking forward to full participation.”

The Principal, Ricardo Ferguson, proceeded to conduct the election of the new board members.

Following the elections, the Principal addressed the parents to assert the rules of the school, which he said he will enforce.

With 600 plus students attending ACH this year, the Principal said he will continue to focus on discipline, asking the students to abide by basic rules.

“I will not let a handful of students disturb the majority,” he proclaimed. “I have to ask the parents to understand that what is done is to ensure the betterment of all.”

He demanded that the girls come to school without weave hairdos, but wear-

ing a natural style. He reiterated that cell phones were not allowed and if found will be confiscated until the end of the school year. Stating that part of the problems encountered at the school were caused by the parents, he asked them to support the rules of the school and not to offer excuses for their children, adding that he will not accept anyone being threatened when things are confiscated.

He also went over the issue of lateness. Adjustments have to be made at home in order for the students to arrive on time, fully dressed with their tie on (ties are expected to be received at the school shortly) and the crest properly pinned.

“We don’t do fights at ACH,” he continued. “The minute a fight starts, mama has to find another school for her child. Your children represent not only you, but the school and the country,” he explained. He also said that misbehaving on the bus will not be allowed. Children acting as bullies will not be allowed to ride the bus anymore.

Another “no-no” is skipping classes.

The principal assured the assembly that the students will be caught if they do.

He advised parents to start saving now to pay for the BJC and BGCSE examinations. The cost of the BJC is of $5.00 for registration plus an additional $ 5.00 for each subject. The cost of each subject taken in the BGCSE is $15.00. These fees are due in December.

Course work is another area where parents should be involved. He announced that there will be no school during Professional Days, October 23 & 24 and that mid-term break will take place the 25 to the 28. School is to resume on October 29.

Sophia Miller, Head of the Mathematics Department, was next to announce that since many students did not pass the math examination, their teacher, Mrs. Johnson, had decided to go back to the basics. From Please see ACH

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Forest Heights Academy’s Top Accomplishments 2012 – 2013 Press Release • Top Marine Cadet on the Abaco: Pedro Maycock (Class of 2013) • Bronze Awards Earned in the Governor-General’s Youth Award: Colby Cross, Hayley Sands and Rebecca Strachan • Jonnajah Boodle placed first in the Senior Rotary Speech Competition and Priscilla Bain placed second in the Junior Rotary Speech Competition • The Interact Club of FHA raised money and awareness for breast cancer research, polio eradication and local families in need while also participating in environmental clean-ups, bell ringing during the holidays and preparing boxes of love for the less fortunate in our community • In the 2012 National Examinations we had a 99% pass rate at BJC and a 93% pass rate at BGCSE level with 5 BJC students achieving 5 or more As and 6 BGCSE students achieving 5 or more As • FHA won first place in the senior division of the Perry Cooke Memorial Swim Meet along with first place in both the boys’ and girls’ relays • Many of our students received sporting recognition nationally including: Rebecca Strachan for Judo; Christina Pyfrom, Joshua Wong, Miller Albury, Lilly Higgs and Margaret “Albury” Higgs who all participated in the RBC Bahamas National Swim Championships; Margaret “Albury” Higgs, Lilly Higgs and Miller Albury all made the Bahamas National Swim Team and competed at CARIFTA. Miller and Albury also went on to represent the country at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation Championships.

• Our Eco-schools club took the school to new heights by earning “Green Flag” recognition for environmental responsibility and awareness • Our science department took first place in the FRIENDS of the Environment Junior Science Competition and second place in the Senior Science Competition • In the “Love Rush” Junior Junkanoo Competition FHA took first place in the high school division with their theme “Island Hopping” • Sujith Swarna was awarded the top Mathematics BJC score in the nation while Deanza L. Cox III had the highest Office Procedures BGCSE score in the nation. Sujith Swarna, Catalina Albury and Rebecca Roberts also tied for top BJC score on the island of Abaco with 6 As and 1 B each.

• Matthew Grammatico earned the top BGCSE awards for a student from Abaco, the top BGCSE award for a student from a private school, and the top 2012 BGCSE award overall for the country with his scores of 8 As and 3 Bs. He also set a new record for Forest Heights. This was the first time that the top overall student came from Abaco or any family island.

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October 15 to December 3, at 3:15 to 4:15, there will be compulsory tutoring in the fundamental aspects of mathematics. Parents have to sign the consent form and text books need to be purchased.

Nurse McDonald briefly reminded parents that their children had to go through a mandatory medical examination before attending school. Consent forms that went out in February for the students to have a physical examination have not been returned. She urged parents to bring the children to the clinic, Monday or Wednesday from 1-3 pm. The Children will be given the paperwork to take home the same day.

The school counselor, Kimberley Rahming, mentioned that there will be meetings with grade 10 students to start preparing for the new graduation criteria that will become in effect in 2015. Students will need a minimum of a 2 point GPA and take at least four BGCSE subjects to graduate.

Vincent Coakley addressed the assembly to inform parents that students not meeting grades to graduate had the opportunity to take classes at the Scholastic Institute, now located on the school campus.

Courses in mathematics, English and computer sciences among other subjects are offered at the cost of $120.00 per subject per month.

The Principal also mentioned that methods of teaching PE will be different this year. Classes will include theory aspects and history of sports. A manual has to be bought.

Registration to take the SAT on December 7 should be done before October 30 for early registration and November 8 for regular registration. An SAT manual can be purchased for $26.00 Lastly, the music teacher, Jamal McIntosh who is also in charge of organizing the Junkanoo Parade, asked for parents participation: financial and physical.

He suggested that parents donate $100.00 for girls and $ 50.00 for boys to help with the cost of the parade and that they attend the costume pasting or music rehearsal to show support towards their children. A list of needed material was handed out.

CAPS administrators, teachers visit Haitian communities

By Canishka Alexander Administrators and teachers of Central Abaco Primary School (CAPS) visited the Haitian communities of the Mudd and Pigeon Pea on Sept. 29.

According to Beatrice Moxey, CAPS principal, the purpose of the exercise was to observe firsthand the challenges faced by students who attend CAPS, and to develop a stronger bond between teachers and parents.

Moxey said that they had observed that some of the students were not up to par and were not bringing in their materials to class. They endeavoured to partner with parents by visiting their homes and speaking to them concerning their child or children.

Although the visit to the Haitian communities was a first-time initiative for CAPS staff, 50 percent of the teachers attended. They toured the communities for approximately an hour and a half starting in the Mudd and weaving their way to Pigeon Pea. In total, at least 300 homes were visited that day.

Moxey explained that notes were sent home with students notifying parents of their visit, so those who they met were receptive and cordial. Teacher Geoffrey Victor accompanied the group and translated for the parents and teachers.

“It was an awesome experience for the teachers, and they were able to see the challenges of the children firsthand. For instance, on rainy days they could see why the children come to school late,” Moxey expressed. “The children welcomed us into their environment; it was an eye opener for the teachers.”

Moxey, who serves as a reserve police officer, and worked during the 2010 Census, was not too alarmed because she has visited the Mudd and Pigeon Pea on numerous occasions.

Still, it was an eye-opening experience for Rochelle Russell, CAPS teacher, to see the culture, atmosphere and surroundings of where the children live. The children were happy to see the teachers in their environment; however, Russell was concerned that there were so few adults present.

George Mills, another teacher, agreed that it would have been better to see more parents in order to address their concerns.

He noticed they were better received and had more interaction with people living in the Pigeon Pea community. Russell and Mills were hopeful that their next visit to the communities would yield even better results. Teachers also visited with parents and students who reside in Dundas Town and Murphy Town on Oct. 6.

More CAPS Initiatives: As for the school grounds, Moxey urged parents and community stakeholders to assist them further. Earlier in the year, Oscar Pinder cleared down some land near the tennis court, which now offers an unobstructed view of the school from Forest Drive. Moxey said that Pinder donated his time, equipment and fuel to clear down the land for three consecutive days.

“He is from Sandy Point, and has no children at the school,” she said. “On behalf of the parents and teachers of Central Abaco Primary School, I would like to thank him.”

Now, all the school needs is for the

ground to be refined where the land was cleared. Moxey’s goal is to develop an agricultural program in the school to grow fruit trees and obtain a greenhouse, so she also made an appeal to the farmers’ cooperatives and associations.

Adjacent to the tennis court, she envisions a 200-meter track that would be ready in time for the school’s Inter-house Sports Day in May. If the school can get community stakeholders to partner with them, Moxey said the government has pledged to match them: 50/50.

The pre-school section at CAPS has also gotten a facelift by Teachers – T’Quylla Thompson and Kemi McKenzie – who drew an appealing collection of popular cartoon characters on the wall.

The two women also added drawings of islands in The Bahamas to each building, so for example, the Abaco Block is where the office is located. Moxey is also hoping that CAPS can receive a donation of rubber flooring on the playground instead of sand, along with fencing and playground equipment like swings and a seesaw for the pre-schoolers to play on.

Above: Land that was cleared by Oscar Pinder at Central Abaco Primary School. Principal Beatrice Moxey envisions the start of an agricultural program to grow fruit trees.

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Brigitte Bowyer Carey: Wonders in Watercolour

Above: Brigitte Bowyer Carey

By Jennifer Hudson Like most artists, Brigitte Bowyer began doodling very early on in life, in fact she even doodled in her high chair and was punished in school for drawing in her text books. Her dream was to be a painter and

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study at the famed ‘Sorbonne’ in Paris.

However, she was an only child and her very protective father felt that Paris in the 60s would be too dangerous for his daughter. He felt that she should “study something more practical than painting pictures” and so she studied to become a graphic designer.

“Art school was a wonderful experience and graphic design will always remain a passion,” says Ms. Bowyer. “The training in this trade has stood me in good stead over the years and has helped me paint well prepared watercolours. My father did relent later and organized a very successful large solo show for me in my home town,” she adds.

Ms. Bowyer left her homeland, Germany, to travel to the United States in 1966 where Ohio became her home for the next sixteen years. During that time she became the mother of two very active young daughters and found that she badly needed an outlet for her creative energies. She thus began exploring watercolour and says: “I was hooked immediately.”

She describes the medium she paints in as a rather elusive one. “Wet on wet means that the paper is wet; one drop of paint blooms and creates wonderful images all over. I like to live on the edge and love

Above: “On the Reef,” A crawfish painted in Brigitte Bowyer Carey’s signature watercolour. to make these happy accidents happen.”

Miss Bowyer lists painters such as the great Edgar Whitney, Rex Brandt, Ray Loos and Don Dennis as her teachers. She says, however, that one learns as much from fellow students as from any teacher and as a teacher herself, "one ought to really pay one’s students for the insights learned."

Her next move was to Hilton Head Island where Ms. Bowyer spent 10 years painting South Carolina's mysterious Low Country before moving to her husband's native country, The Bahamas. She now loves living and working on a peaceful cay within the Abacos where the beauty of the islands’ transparently turquoise seas and vibrant tropical colours are evident in all her work.

Ms. Bowyer's unusual landscapes, seascapes and sketches are on display in many banks, hotels and corporate institutions as well as in countless private homes all over the world including those of novelist Pat Conroy and Mr. and Mrs. Sean Connery. She has been commissioned to paint as many as 50 paintings at one time for such clients as hotels and interior designers and has also won over 70 awards for her work among them many first and best of show prizes. She also displays at local art shows such as the Abaco Inn Art Show and the Annual Bahamas National Trust ‘Art for the Parks Art and Craft Show’ at the Abaco Beach Resort. Her work is on display at the Hummingbird Art Centre in Hope Town which she helps run three days a week.

This artist has conducted watercolour workshops and taught private classes

in Europe, the United States and The Bahamas. She believes that the painting of a luminous, rich and successful watercolour should be fun and does not happen by chance but is the result of dedication, preparation and practice.

Ms. Bowyer will be conducting a watercolour workshop at the Hummingbird Art Gallery in Hope Town on November 11, 12, 13 from 10 am to 4 pm when she will give not only demonstrations but also individual attention. Some of the topics covered will be choosing subject matter, drawing and value studies and using the camera for information gathering. If you choose to join her workshops she will show you the way to rich, luminous watercolour painting and you will also learn many other helpful hints.

Brigitte Bowyer may be contacted at hopetown@gmail.com or bowyerart@ gmail.com.

Above: “Bahama Rose” by Brigitte Bowyer Carey.

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242 Colour Run Heads Judo Club raising funds to compete internationally to Freeport, Abaco

“Throw-a-thon” scheduled for Oct. 18

Above: participants from the Colour Run in Nassau.

Press Release After great success in Nassau, the organizers of the 242 Colour Run have now committed to hosting the event in Freeport and Abaco before the year's end. On December 8, the colourful race will be held in Freeport, and on December 28th the event will take place in Abaco.

The inaugural event in Nassau on July 13 drew 333 participants, along with dozens of volunteers and spectators. The five kilometre course started and finished at Montagu Foreshore and had five colour stations. As the participants ran and walked through the course, they were bombarded with food-grade powders in Flash Caribbean Breeze Blue, Flamingo Pink, Bahamian Yellow, Sun Burnt Orange and Key Lime Green.

The event was not timed, and participants were encouraged to have as much fun as they liked – ranging from outrageous costumes to body paint. All of the participants were covered in colour after the initial “colour toss”, a pre-race ritual where each participant throws a handful of coloured powder into the air, creating a giant cloud of colour.

The Nassau event had individuals and groups as large as 25 participate in the event. Friends of all ages, as well as families, corporations, service groups, church groups and many more organizations took

part. The Rotary Club of East Nassau and the Rotaract Club of East Nassau, as well as BAARK, a non-profit organization dedicated to dog and cat spay/neuter programs and education projects, were all beneficiaries of the event The Freeport event will take place at the Garden of the Groves. The trails and roads in the area will provide a unique course and a great staging area for the race. The event will take place in the early morning and a post-event gala will be held at the Garden of the Groves.

The Abaco event, the third and final 242 Colour Run in 2013, will take place in Hope Town. The atmosphere is set for a colourful race, with participants already excited about the event. Local Rotary clubs are set to benefit from and assist with both races.

Participants in the 242 Colour Run events are encouraged to walk, run, skip, hop or jump through the course –the race is not competitive and persons are encouraged to come out and enjoy the camaraderie and fun that ensues.

Participants can follow the event on Facebook or on the website, www.run242. com, for further details as they are released. Registration for both events will open soon, both online and at local venues to be announced.

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By Timothy Roberts As the Abaco Judo Club seeks to compete internationally they are turning to the community for support with plans for three fundraisers The club has been training a number of Abaco’s youth for the past four years in the martial art and Olympic sport of judo and has met with great success, winning The Bahamas National Championships three years in a row and one Bronze and one Silver at the Junior US Open in 2013.

The club is planning to hold three fundraising avenues. They are presently sending out a corporate sponsorship letter to the business community of Abaco as well as planning a Judo Throw-a-thon on Friday, October 18 at 4pm at Forest Heights Academy and a bake sale with a table located outside of Maxwell’s on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am until.

The Club’s goal this year is to have Abaco represent The Bahamas at the CAC Games and US Open and win!

Sensei Albert Lill said “our top athletes have the track record, skill, heart and mental and physical toughness to become International Champions, but they must compete and win on the International Judo Federation Circuit to achieve official International Champion level.”

The first major tournament this year is The Barbados International Invitational

this November 21 - 25 which will determine the Caribbean Regional Champions.

Only winners at this tournament qualify to continue on towards representing their countries at the CAC Games and the US Open in 2014.

The club is seeking a $1600 per athlete for travel and tournament costs and they have five fighters who are qualified to compete.

Abaco Judo Club is 100% non-profit.

All coaches donate all their time, buy all uniforms, pay for all Federation and Tournament fees and pay their own way to all tournaments to coach and chaperone the athletes. All of the clubs students and their parents pay as much as they can to travel but we can't compete at this level without financial support.

Sensei Lill said “We promise you that all athletes and coaches will continue going all out with extremely intensive training, and that our athletes will make Abaco and The Bahamas proud!”

The Abaco Judo Club will also have Sensei Phil Jones from Grand Bahama visiting the Club on October 12. Sensei Jones is one of only a hand-full of Bahamians to compete at the college level in Judo. He will have classes from 11 am until 12:30 pm with the elite team and from 1 pm until 3 pm with the juniors.

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Then the Creter’s Bulldogs challenged the TC Jets in the final game. It was the Bulldogs who proved victorious in the end accumulating 12 runs to the Jets’ eight runs.

The following night, the Terez Gas Angels were not going to accept a repeat performance from the Diamond Dollz. The Angels shut down the Diamond Dollz – 16 to 9.

The Bulldogs and Jets faced each other again for the second time that weekend.

At first it was difficult to determine who would emerge as the victor. The two teams were neck and neck as they raced through the innings. Disappointingly, the Jets appeared to fold in the final inning with a tied score of 6-6 for the Bulldogs and Jets. The Bulldogs pulled away to win their second game: 9 to 6.

To date, the Diamond Dollz are at 2-1 in the best of five series. For the Creter’s Bulldogs, they are 2-0. Championship games continue on Oct.11 and 12. The Abaco Softball Association are looking to possibly crown the men and women’s softball champions this weekend, and those teams will represent Abaco at the Bahamas National Championships in New Providence on Oct. 31.

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Green Turtle sweeps Marsh Harbour in flag football competition

By Timothy Roberts The Green Turtle Cay Crusaders succeeded in capturing the win in both junior and senior youth flag football scrimmage games in Green Turtle Cay on October 5 on a day that was dedicated to raise funds for upcoming surgery for Percival “Junior” Roberts.

The Marsh Harbour Wildcats put up a good fight in the juniors match against the Green Turtle Cay Crusaders but the two interceptions returned for touchdowns proved too much to overcome. The Crusaders won the match 28 to 16.

After taking an early lead in the senior game the Wildcats saw their lead slip away in the second half of competition as they fell the Crusaders 40 to 28.

During the game a variety of snacks, wings and burgers along with drinks were on sale to help raise funds for Junior Robert’s surgery. Doctors recently found a large tumor in one of his lungs and he will be having surgery on October 8 to remove a part of his lung.

Next, Green Turtle Cay travels to Man-O-War on Monday, October 14 for the final scrimmage game before the official start of the flag football season.

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Basketball Championship to take place at Grace Gymnasium October 24-26

Above: the Agape Eagles, coached by Wayde Adderley, practicing for the upcoming tournament against national competition.

By Mirella Santillo The fourth Agape Christian School’s Tip-Off Basketball Tournament is scheduled to take place during the weekend of October 24-26. Teams from Harbour Island, CC Sweeting, Anatole Rogers, Noble Preparatory Academy, Abaco Central High School and SC Bootle High School have confirmed their participation. Games will be held in two categories, Junior and Senior.

Coach Wayde Adderley, who has been coaching the ACS Eagles for the past three years, is very confident about the prospective performance of his senior team.

That team is comprised of six twelfth graders led by Godfrey Rolle, Timothy Bullet and Gregory Monroe. They rank third in the country.

Practice has resumed in the afternoon several times a week since the beginning of school after a recess in August.

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Church News Change Ministries Int’l presents its 11th Kingdom Announcement Conference

In addition to the Kingdom Announcement Conference, the church is also celebrating its 11th Pastoral Anniversary on Nov. 3. For more information, call 367.2972 or 225.0455, or visit their Web site at: changeministriesintl.com.

By Canishka Alexander The Kingdom Announcement Conference 2013 will grace the sanctuary of Change Ministries Int’l on Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 at 7:15 nightly with Conference Hosts: Pastor Samuel Cornish and First Lady Carmen Cornish. Mid-day sessions will take place at 12:15 p.m. throughout the week.

Leading up to the conference, Bishop George Bloomer, senior pastor of Bethel Family Worship Center Church in Durham, North Carolina, will jump start the week on Oct. 27 as the keynote speaker at the 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services.

Other speakers include: Prophet Charles Ross of Calvary Temple Christian Center in Bridgeport, Connecticut; Bishop Liston Page II of The Highway Church in Paterson, New Jersey; and Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Senior Pastor of Mount Tabor Full Gospel Baptist Church in Nassau. Pastor Cornish will also join this dynamic line-up of speakers.

Antonise Nicholas, Change’s executive assistant and media personnel, said that while the conference does not have a theme attached to it, the 2013 theme for Change Ministries is: “The Year of Enlargement,” so everything that takes place this year will be a reflection of that theme.

Nicholas said they expect a good response from this year’s conference because the religious community tends to look forward to international guests speakers. Plus, Change has set a team aside specifically for planning the conference, so those attending can prepare themselves for an awesome experience.

“We don’t want it to be a normal conference,” Nicholas exclaimed. “We want it to be the conference.”

Southern Gospel Evening entertains Marsh Harbour Chapel

By Jennifer Hudson It was a foot stomping, hand clapping evening at the Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel on September 22 during their Evening of Southern Gospel Music. The scene was set with a large wagon wheel in front of the pulpit and the soloists added more country atmosphere with their jeans, checkered shirts and boots.

The musical program began with audience participation in the singing of the rousing old songs ‘Over in the Glory Land ‘ and ‘When We All Get To Heaven’. The nineteen member church choir presented several selections interspersed with solos from several persons. The solos were very varied in tempo and mood and provided a good range from the more pensive ‘The Lighthouse’ sung by the church’s Pastor David Cartwright, to a very upbeat foot tapping song sung by Troy Albury.

In addition to the song selections, three other items gained cheers of applause. Myron Sawyer gave a beautiful rendition of the song ‘I Know that my Redeemer Lives’ in sign language. He is a regular performer at the Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel concerts and is a delight to watch; he performs with such grace and dedication.

Selections on violin were delightfully performed by two persons at opposite ends of the age spectrum but who are both fairly new to the instrument. Grace Ann Bethel is just seven years old and gave a very confi-

dent performance of the hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms’, also singing a verse in the middle in her sweet young voice.

Gar Davies, a sprightly 77 year old began teaching himself to play the violin at the age of 71 years and this was the first time he had the courage to perform in public.

He gave a spirited rendition of the hymn ‘We’re Marching to Zion’ which the audience were invited to join in the singing of an encore verse.

The choir, under the direction of Kevin Sawyer closed this ‘feel good’ evening of music in a very joyful way with ‘It’s Shoutin’ Time in Heaven’. Choir Master, Kevin Sawyer, stated that he was delighted that they had been able to bring a “Message of hope through music.”

Latter Rain Steak Out and Fun Day a huge success

By Samantha Evans On Saturday September 21, The Church of the Latter Rain held a Steak Out and Fun Day from 11am to 6pm to aid the completion of their cathedral on S. C. Bootle Highway. According to Youth Director Whitney Bain, the Foyer of the church is done but the interior doesn’t have the drop ceiling and carpeting as yet. To propel them forward towards the soft dedication of the sanctuary on October 27, they saw it fitting to host this final fundraiser.

As a part of the fundraiser they had steak and chicken dinners served with corn, salad, dinner rolls and potato. Contributing items such as guava duff, cheese cake, donuts and various cakes were also on sale.

At 4pm the auction began and some of the items sold were two cars, a bus, pool table, baby furniture, printers, stereo, camcorders, cameras, cell phones, furniture and other items. All of the items sold were donated by the church members and community supporters. This move to the new sanctuary will allow the church to operate regular Sunday School and other ministries which they are not able to have due to space.

The new church building will have meeting rooms and facilities which will be readily available to them with separate

space upstairs. Other community-minded projects that Apostle Alex Archer is passionate about, such as youth activities, will come on stream once they move in. According to Bain, the name of the cathedral may also change to reflect a bigger community focus.

The day was very successful thanks to the generous support of the Abaco community, Ministers of the Gospel, and the members of this fine edifice who have sacrificed greatly. Due to this support, they will move into this sanctuary mortgage free. Bain encourages the community to continue to bless them financially as when they move into the new church, there will still be some work left to complete.

Youth Celebration of Praise held at Zion Baptist Cathedral

By Samantha Evans Under the theme “Chains are Falling” the Youth Department of Zion Baptist Cathedral held its Youth Celebration of Praise from September 18-23 at the church in Murphy Town. The event began on Wednesday with guest speaker and President of the Youth Department, Deaconess Emma Dawkins. Thursday evening the speaker was Minister Marvin Mills of Soul Saving Ministries.

On Friday night, the youth of Abaco gathered at the Zion Baptist Cathedral for the Youth Praise Explosion where they decided to storm the gates of hell and take back their dignity and to remove the chains that have held them in bondage. Performances were rendered by Ebenezer Baptist Church-Cedar Harbour, Zion Baptist Fox Town, New Life Church, First Assembly, Ikara Scott, and St. Mark’s Crossing Rocks.

All performers were blessed with gifts which included phone cards, books and school supplies.

A “swag” competition was held and a skit was performed by the teen boys. The event ended with dinner at a local eatery on Saturday evening and a church service on Sunday where the speaker was Youth Pastor Leroy Thompson.

Also present was newly elected president of Central Abaco District Council, Paul Knowles and Ishmael Morley Youth Officer for Abaco.

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Remembering Family and Friends

It is with heartbreaking shock and terrible sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tyler Quinn Albury. At just 18 years old, our beloved and wonderful Tyler passed in his sleep on October 2, 2013.

Tyler is survived by his mother Hilary Scott, his father Tim Albury, his brother Jacob Albury. Grandmother Belle Albury, Aunt Ruth Albury and Sandra Lowry, Uncle Brian Lowry, Cousins Bradley Albury, James Albury. Meghan, Kari and Erin Lowry and second cousin, James.

Countless other relatives and dear friends are also left behind to mourn this unimaginable loss.

He was predeceased by his Grandparents Diane and David Scott, his Aunt Kerry Scott, His Grandfather Floyd Albury and his uncle Monty Albury.

Our hearts are truly broken. Tyler has left a huge hole on this earth and in our hearts....but we know he is absolutely rocking the heavens with his generous and kind heart and beautiful smile, infectious laugh and energy.

There will be a celebration of Tyler’s life and indomitable spirit in Hope Town, Abaco this coming week, and in Lunenburg on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, Archdeacon, Michael Mitch-

ell, officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to SHAID Tree animal Shelter or to the Tyler Quinn Albury Education Fund.

Funeral Service for Mr. Jonathan “Wendall” Stuart, age 66 years, Resident of Moore’s Island, Abaco, was held on Saturday September 28th, 2013, at Miracle Revival Fellowship Bible move Inc. # 43 Crooked Island Street, Nassau, Bahamas, at 10 am, officiated was be Apostle Lennie A. Etienne, assisted by Elder Glenn Ferguson, Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, JFK Drive.

Precious memories will forever linger in the hearts of his loving wife, Victoria Stuart, (3) three sons, Minister Kevin, Pastor Howard & Kendall Stuart, (3) three daughters, Bridgette Flowers, Eulanda (Sharell) Stuart & Annica Cornish, (1) adopted daughter, Chantelle Forbes, (1) one brother, Lorenzo Stuart, (2) two sisters, Annie Cartwright & Maidene McBride, (8) eight sisters-in-law, Sheva Jones, Vera Williams, Blanche Newbold, Margaret Gibson, Genevive Pinder & Enid, Audrey & Larona Hield, (11) eleven brothers-inlaw, Edroy McBride, Basil Cartwright, Paul Jones, Pastor Zephaniah Newbold, Pastor Anthony Williams, Thomas, Nathaniel, Locksey & Freeman Hield,

Derek Gibson & Nathan Pinder, (2) two sons-in-law, Jermaine Flowers & Jarred Cornish, (3) three daughter-in-laws, Abbigail, Deborah & Samantha Stuart, (13) thirteen grandchildren, Latoya, Deborah, Ajah, Kevin Jr., Nathalia, Kenijah & Kendria Stuart, Rachelle, Rameisha & Ranae Flowers, Rayjanique McKenzie & Jakeim & Jaia Cornish, (1) one uncle, Edward “Key” Stuart, (1) one aunt, Leona Davis, (28) twenty-eight nieces, (27) twentyseven nephews, numerous grandnieces & grandnephews & a host of other relatives & friends including.

Funeral Service for Kimberly Latrice Gibson, age 30, of The Bight Moore’s Island, Abaco, who died September 11th, at Jackson’s Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, was held at St. Matthew’s Native Baptist Church, The Bight, Moore’s Island, Abaco. Rev. Carrington Pinder assisted by Pastor Nixon Simms will officiated and interment followed in the Public Cemetery The Bight, Moore’s Island, Abaco.

Cherished memories are held by: Her husband David Gibson Sr.One son: David Gibson Jr. Her parents: Rev. Ishmael and Esther Williams. Grand Parents: Rev. Geneva Williams, Melvina McBride and Solomon Heild. Parents in Law: Kenold and Mythrene Garconnet Sisters in Law: Celestine Larrimore,

Louise and Shantel Gibson, Tina Collins, Ashley Major and Kendra Garconnet.

Brothers in Law: Philip, William and Daniel Gibson Sr. Nieces: Miranda Larrimore, Lucia, Charla, Amelia and Mariah Gibson.

Nephews: Malcolm Rolle, Mark Jr. Marquis and Macario Larrimore, William Jr., Mario and Malachi Gibson. Aunts: Lindel Delancy, Linda McBride, Pheva Roberts, Ruthann and Mythis Williams,Pandora and Victoria Hield, Veronica Stuart, Shavonne Swain, Edith Brown, Melvina Roberts, Slanalda Hield, Lillian Ronard, Nathalie Williams, Sabrina Hield, Francies Davis, Peggy Stuart, Meltina and Maria Hield and Annette Ronard. Uncles: Wildred, Charles, Jerome and Pedro Hield, Charles Williams, Vascille Stuart, Alexander Ronard, Tyrone Davis, Kevin Delancy, Utlas McBride, Nicholas Roberts, Johnathan Stuart, Joshua Swain and Ricardo Brown and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service for the late Maryann Louise Saunders-McBride affectionately called “MaeAnn” age 56 Years of #124 Guava Berry Lane, Central Pine Abaco was held on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 at 11:00am at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Please see

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Highway. Officiating was Rev. Livingston Edwards assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel. Interment Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Roads.

Cherished Memories will forever linger in the hearts of her loving husband of sixteen years: Wenzel McBride; mother; Corine Saunders; three daughters: Kushanna Kemp, Sharita Moore, Adencia MooreMiller; one son-in-law: Kendal Miller; Mother-in-Law: Eloise Cornish, Step Children: Clestrine Mckinney, Chevez Chanzel, Chonranzin, Chanarve, Chevonia McBride; two grandchildren: Stephen Humes Jr. & Al Jennings Jr.; Aunt: Glady’s Miller and Margaret Edgecombe; Uncle: Samuel Deveaux; Sisters: Ruth Collins, Eleanor Wilmott, Martha Saunders, Sandra Cooper, Jude Desmangles; Brothers: Allen, George Saunders, ASP Patrick Johnson, Sgt 1376 Elvis Johnson; Sister-in-laws: Alsia Saunders, Noralene Johnson, Sheena Johnson; Brother-inlaws: Oswell McBride, Ted Collins, Don Wilmott Sr., Alexander Cooper, Thomas Desmangles, Nieces: Patrice Stubbs, Michelle Collins, Brodine Collins, Nadia Anacacy, Syarria & Symon McClure, Alexandra Sandera Cooper, Deandra, Caprice, Centeish , Jem, Jade and Bethany Johnson, De’Anka, Annchen, Georgina, Ashley & Geoniqua Saunders, , Cindy Curry, Meredith Mingo; Nephews: Mario Bastian, PC 2931 Narado Rolle, Marvin, Giovanni, Adrian and George Saunders Jr., Don & Devon Wilmott, Jamal Cooper, Rashad Brown, Tenneil, Jordan & Ethan Desmangles, Stephen, Crispin, Delvardo, and Patrick Johnson, Nthawa Bennett; Jr. Hon.Renardo Curry, Kermit Curry, Mercury McBride, Jared McBride, Desmond McBride, Oswell McBride Jr. The Staff of Abaco Hardware, and many other family members and wonderful friends.

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Crime Report

Housebreaking (Suspect arrested)

At 6:30am on 29th September, 2013, a local resident of Guana Cay, Abaco, reported that about 5:00am same date a local male of that Island attempted to enter a residence on Guana Cay. The culprit was seen running from the scene dressed in black.

Police action requested.

Officers from the Central Detective Unit Abaco responded.

Suspect arrested On 29th September, 2013, a 35 year old male resident of Guana Cay, Abaco, was arrested in reference to this matter. Investigation continues.

Stealing from a Vessel

On Monday 23rd September, 2013, a male resident of Mount Hope, Abaco reported that sometime between 14th September, 2013 and 23rd September, 2013, some unknown person/s stole fuel from his boat while at Mount Hope. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Stealing From a Vessel

At 3:10pm on 23rd September, 2013, a female age 43 years of Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that some unknown person/s entered a local boat repair yard at Marsh Harbour and stole a part. Police action requested.

Investigation continues.

Threats of Death (Suspect arrested)

On 1st October 2013 at 2:20pm a 19

year old female of Murphy Town BLVD, Murphy Town came into the Marsh Harbour Police Station and reported that her boyfriend at 11:00am same date assaulted her. Police action Requested.

The suspect in this matter was arrested and charged.

Threats of Death (Suspect arrested)

At 9:35pm on 1/10/13, a 38 year old female of South Side Road, Murphy Town, Abaco came to the Marsh Harbour Police Station and reported that her daughter's boyfriend assaulted her while at her residence. Police action requested.

The suspect in this matter was arrested and charged.

Stealing

On Wednesday 2nd October, 2013 at 5:30pm a 58 year old male of Cove Estates reported to the Marsh Harbour Police Station that on same date a male known to him stole from a local hardware store. Police action was requested in this matter. This matter is under investigation.

Causing Grievous Harm (Suspect arrested)

At 10:00am on 3rd October, 2013, a 53 year old male of Fox Town, Abaco, came to M.H.P.S. and reported that sometime around 11:00pm, his brother caused harm to him. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested At 11:08am on 3rd October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested the suspect a 50 year old male of Fox Town, Ab-

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aco at M.H.P.S. Investigation continues.

Causing harm (Suspect arrested)

On Friday 4th October, 2013 at 11:50am a 27 year old female of Morning Glory Circle, Central Pines, Abaco, came to the Marsh Harbour Police Station and reported that sometime around 11:30am on Friday 4/10/13 while at her residence she was assaulted by her boyfriend. Police action requested.

Suspect arrested.

At about 3:15pm on 4/10/13 officers of the Detective Unit Abaco arrested the suspect a 24 year old male of Morning Glory Circle. He was charged for the offence.

Traffic Fatality

On Saturday 5th, October 2013, at 6:48 a.m. a traffic accident occurred at Treasure Cay approximately one mile north of Treasure Cay International Airport on the S.C. Bootle Highway, involving a motor vehicle and a motor cycle. Police assistance requested.

Upon arrival officers discovered a white four (4) door 2009 Chevy Malibu licensed to and driven by a male of Cooper’s Town. There was also found on the scene a Japanese type motorcycle X-Wolf.

Both vehicles were travelling north when the incident occurred. A 61 year old male of Treasure Cay succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Police investigations continue into this matter.

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Metric system of temperature.

Common material for Junkanoo drums.

Abaco has two of these imperial structures.

Extinct bird.

A “firebug’s” crime.

Rough, insensitive.

Australian wind instrument.

Down 1. Distraught and hurried.

2. Corn 4. Antonym of dirty.

6. US Tax Agency 7. Hiding spot for conch; food for turtles.

8. Found in oysters but also conchs.

11. Wading bird.

12. Colourful home for fish.

13. Makeup of molecules.

15. Critical to navigation.

17. You can’t fit a square peg in a _____ hole.

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