Utila East Wind
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Utila East Wind
FREE! Issue no.9. Utila, The Bay Islands, Honduras Utila’s Monthly newspaper Utila East Wind Dedicated to Utila Free animal health clinic Page 4 Diver dies after deep dive Page 5 Recycling project on Utila Page 10 22nd January 2006 Blue Pages LOCAL HEROES SAVE LIFE By Deborah Yewdell Local men Andrew Bernard and Lance Bernard have been declared heroes after their quick-thinking actions saved the life of a drowning man. Without their help Canadian tourist, Marc Andre Beaudry, 55, would almost certainly have died. The duo was returning from work when they spotted a large object in the water about 200ft from the shore close to Cheppes Beach. At first they didn’t realize it was a person, but when Lance, 21, went for a closer look he discovered a body face down in the water. After shouting to Andrew, 27, to get help, Lance began pulling the body out of the water. Lance, also known as Sidway, said: “The man was face down and he had snorkel gear on and had a bag with him. I just pulled him out of the water as quickly as I could while Andrew was calling the medical center to get help.” Back at the shore, Lance and Andrew discovered Mr. Beaudry was completely unconscious and they feared he was dead until they heard a sigh. Then Andrew went to work performing CPR - an action that Dr John believes certainly saved the uncon- scious man’s life. Dr John said: “I think Mr. Beaudry was unconscious in the water and I doubt he would have survived if they hadn’t pulled him out of the water, given him CPR and brought him down to the medical center.” Modest Andrew added: “We just did what anyone would have done, but it was a relief when he started breathing again. I’m just glad I knew how to perform CPR - it is definitely something everyone should learn.” “When I saw him I said he’s dead, he was as white as Spanish cheese. They said no he’s breathing, get him inside. His blood pressure was normal, so was his pulse and respiration. His lungs were full of seawater though,” said Dr. John. Mr. Beaudry was put on oxygen, an IV and flown to the hospital in La Ceiba. During the flight Mr. Beaudry regained consciousness and is now expected to make a full recovery. Mr. Beaudry was on seizure medication for epilepsy. The patient took in a mix of water and air as he was snorkeling. The next morning the patient come to and was talking. He himself thought he had a seizure too. Dr. Maradiaga treated him without payment which in unheard of in D’Antoni. If he hadn’t done this, the patient would not have made it. The man’s family did say they would pay for the treatment. Mr. Beaudry decided to go back to Canada even though he was planning on staying in Antigua for four months after his visit to Utila. This way it would be easier for him to put this ordeal behind him. Mayor Alton Cooper has praised the actions of Lance and Andrew saying: “Without their quick-thinking we would have had a tragic death on the island. They have proved how valuable it is to know CPR. We live on an island and it is vital that everyone should know some basic first aid skills – Lance and Andrew have proved just how important that is.” Andrew Bernard y Lance Bernard fueron proclamados héroes después de su acciones rápidos salvaron la vida de un hombre que se estaba ahogando. Sin su ayuda la turista Marc Andre Beaudry, 55, probablemente estará muerto. El dúo estaba regresando de su trabajo cuando vieron un objeto largo en el agua a unos 200 pies de la orilla cerca de la playa de Cheppes. Al principio no realizaron que era una persona pero cuando Lance, 21, se acerco descubrió un cuerpo boca abajo en el agua. Después de gritarle a Andrew, 27, para encontrar ayuda, Lance empezó a sacar el cuerpo del agua. Lance, también conocido como Sidway dijo: “El hombre estaba boca abajo y tenia equipo de esnorquel puesto y tenia una bolsa. Le saque del agua tan rápido como pude mientras que Andrew estaba llamado al centro medico por ayuda.” En la orilla Lance y Andrew realizaron que Mr. Beaudry estaba completamente inconciente y temieron que estaba muerto hasta que oyeron un suspiro. Andrew empezó con RCP – una acción que Dr. John piensa que salvo la vida del hombre inconciente. Dr. John dijo: “Yo creo que Mr. Beaudry estaba inconciente en el agua y dudo si habré sobrevivido si los chicos no le habían sacado del agua, dado RCP y llevado al centro medico.” Andrew añadió “Solo hemos hecho lo que cualquier persona hubiera hecho, pero si era un alivio cuando empezó a respirar. Estoy muy contento que se hacer RCP – definitivamente es algo que todo el mundo debe saber.” “Cuando le vio dijo esta muerto porque estaba tan blanco como queso Español. Me dijeron no, esta respirando, llévalo adentro. Coninued on page 2 2 Utila East Wind NEWSINBRIEF Christmas fundraiser a success The Fundraiser for under-privileged children last year was a success. The total amount collected nearly doubled last year’s amount. As mentioned before Lps 10,000 went to the Telethon for handicapped children. The remainder of the donations totaled Lps 8,860. Most of this was used to buy fruit and toys for the kids. The money that was leftover was used on candy bars, lollypops and other candy. 70 new channels on cable Utila will be able to watch about 70 new tv channels at the end of the month. Morgan Satellites will install new channels which will be digital. Some of the channels are long awaited such as BBC, Animal Planet and TV land. The price of cable per months will go up to Lps 300. Motor bike crash Andrew Bernard 23 crashed his motorbike in Sandy Bay at 6.30am on New Year’s Day. He had had a few to drink and a few things on his mind including his first love, his friend on a bike behind him and the whereabouts of his cell phone! Luckily he avoided any serious injury but he did receive road rash to his face and body. Utila East Wind subscription The newspaper is now available as a subscription. At the moment this is only available for the United States. Subscription is $75 per year (12 editions) including shipping and handling. For more information contact Utila East Wind at [email protected] or call 355-4463 La Pirata is open La Pirate roof top bar & grill in Broussards Plaza is now open from 12 till 12. Menu is coming soon. Five year old breaks arm Five year old Kobe D’andre Bush climbed on his dads stationary truck. From the back of the truck he grabbed a nearby washing line to swing around. The washing line snapped whilst he was swinging and D’andre suffered a broken arm as a result. Advertising space available If you would like to advertise or find out more about prices and advert design call: 355-4463 Email: [email protected] Monthly distribution of 2500 copies on Utila, Roatan and in La Ceiba January 2006 List of donors for the Christmas Fundraiser for underprivileged kids Gunthers Driftwood Bob & Dee Kurt H. Kent Lind Shannon C. Mariposa Café Bundu Café Mango Tree Gelateria Hans Ecomarine Brenie Champita Shirley Fox Deep Blue Divers Mango Café Andy Phillips La Picolla Bill & Larouse Scottish Mike Jan Jeff & Brad Utila Realty Renee Perrett Ian Red Cliff Continued from page 1 Su presión de sangre estaba normal, y su pulso y respiración también. Pero sus pulmones estaban llenos de agua,” dijo Dr. John. Le dieron oxigeno, un IV y le llevaron al hospital in La Ceiba. Durante el vuelo Mr. Beaudry recubrió la conciencia y creen que recupera completamente. Mr. Beaudry estaba tomando medicamentos contra ataques para epilepsia. El paciente entrego una mezcla de agua y aire como estaba haciendo esnorkqueling. La siguiente mañana Mr. Beaudry empezó a hablar. El también piensa que tenía un ataque en el Kenny Utila Cinema Anny Web Julia Roland Utila M Fellowship Jack M Steve D Marc agua. Dr. Maradiaga le ayudo sin pagamiento algo que es el nunca hace. Sin su ayuda ya no estaba aquí. La familia de Mr. Beaudry dijo que iban a pagar los costos del tratamiento. Mr. Beaudry decidió regresar a Canadá aunque sus planes eran quedarse in Antigua unas cuatro semanas después de su queda en Utila. Piensa que así será más fácil olvidar esta experiencia. El alcalde elogio las acciones de Lance y Andrew. Sin sus acciones habríamos tenido una muerte trágica en Utila. Probaron que es muy valioso saber RCP. Vivimos en una isla y es vital que todos tenemos habilidades básicas de primeros auxilios. AWARD WINNING In the December issue of the Utila East Wind we published a photo of Web with an award on the photo page. We know that since then people have been wondering what this was about. Many of you came up to us to find out what the story behind the picture was. Well he received a Discovery and an Explorer award for helping with coral and reef research concerning coral bleaching. Because he actually received these awards a few years ago we didn’t run the story. However, on the same day the picture was taken his second daughter was born and so was his first grandchild, also a girl! Utila East Wind Founded 1st April 2005 Issue no. 9 Utila Bay Islands Honduras Central America (504) 355 4463 [email protected] AINHOA (NOA) BRESSERS TARA DANKEWICH Editors Utila East Wind Team Translator SPECIAL THANKS TO THE UTILAEASTWIND TEAM Jules, Matt, Debs, Chris, Johnny, Adam, Jerry THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT Mark Smith PRINTED BY La Prensa San Pedro Sula (504) 552 - 8000 To make the news If you think its news call us on 355 4463. To place your ad For adverts and advice on free classifieds call 355 4463. To air your views Letters on any subject are welcomed for publication. Priority will be given to letters dealing with local issues. The editors reserve the right to amend or shorten letters at their discretion. To get your paper Pick up a free copy from bars, restaurants and public places across the island and the ferry and tourist destinations on the mainland. Utila East Wind is available to view on-line at 3 MUNICIPALITY TALKS MAYOR ALTON COOPER The municipality is in the process of buying a new garbage truck, which will hopefully be on Utila in the beginning of February. The major would like to apologize to the people in Caponado because they had to use a pick up truck instead and therefore had to stop running materials for filling. Once the new truck is on the island it will start running materials again. La municipalidad esta en el proceso de comprar una camión de basura nueva. Esperamos que esté en Utila a principios de Febrero. El alcalde quiere disculparse a las personas en Camponado. Como la municipalidad no tiene un camión de basura tiene que usar un pick up por el momento. Por eso tenia que parar llevar materiales allí. Cuando llega el camión nuevo ya continuare con los materiales. The UDSEC has guaranteed the funding of the municipal police for two more months. After that the organization might not be able to keep funding the police. The major will have a meeting with the UDSEC later on this month and he is positive that the project will be continued. La organización UDSEC ha garantizado el fondo de la policía municipal por dos mese mas. Después de estos dos mese la UDSEC no será capaz de continuar el fondo del la policía. El alcalde va a tener una reunión con la organización este mes y es muy positivo que el proyecto será continuado. The land sales tax that has to be paid whenever a piece of land is sold is a municipal tax. It was put into practice on the first of this year with the purpose of sustaining the municipality and helping the fund projects. The tax is two percent of the commercial value of the property and has to be paid before changes in ownership of the property can be made official in the municipal computer. Los impuestos sobre la venta de tierra que uno tiene que pagar cuando vende una propiedad es un impuesto municipal. Fue llevado al cabo el primer de este ano para sostener la municipalidad y para ayudar con el fondo de proyectos en Utila. Los impuestos son de un dos por ciento y tiene que ser pagdos antes de que cambios en la propiedad puedan ser hechos oficiales en la computadora de la municipalidad. ▼▼ ▼▼ ▼▼ Land taxes have dropped substantially in 2005. The taxes will stay at this level till 2010 as they can only be reevaluated in years ending in 0’s and 5’. ▼▼ After the change of government Alton will look into long-term projects such as the roads to Pumpkin Hill and the Cayes. The funding for these road projects comes from the national government. The projects are long term as it is not sure when the money for these projects will arrive. ▼▼ Utila is working together with Tela, Omoa, Guanaja, Trujillo and La Ceiba on the promotion of tourism in the northern part of Honduras, including the Bay Islands. This promotion will happen over the next four years both nationally and internationally. ▼▼ This year the major would like to: - Complete the desalination plant project ( have it up and running) - Finish the sanitation project - Continue with the maintenance of the streets - Continue the paving the Camponado area - Get a small truck equipped with oxygen and an automatic defibrillator to use as an ambulance on the island - Repair the main dock on the Cayes around February/March and repair the bridge on the Cayes ▼▼ ▼▼ ▼▼ Impuestos sobre la tierra han bajado sustancialmente en 2005. los impuestos quedarán lo mismo hasta 2010 porque los impuestos solo pueden ser revisados en anos que termina en 0’s y 5’s. ▼▼ Despues del cambio de gobierno Alton examinara proyectos de largo plazo como el camino a Pumkin Hill y el camino a los cayos. El fondo para estos proyectos viene del gobierno nacional. Los proyectos son de largo plazo y no esta seguro cuando los fondos par estos proyectos llegaran. ▼▼ Utila va a trabajar junto con Tela, Omoa, Guanaja, Trujillo y La Ceiba en la promoción del turismo el norte de Honduras, incluso las islas bahías. Utila es el vicepresidente y Tela es el presidente. La promoción sera nacional e internacional del turismo el los siguientes cuatro anos. ▼▼ Este ano el alcalde quiere: - Terminar el proyecto de la planta desalinizadora - Terminar el proyecto de sanitazion - Seguir con el mantenimiento de las calles - Seguir con el pavimento del Camponado - Obtener una camioneta con oxigeno y AED para usar como ambulancia en l isla Weather Utila East Wind January 2006 Outlook January is the last month of the rainy season. This doesn’t mean that we can’t expect rain in February though. So far the rain hasn’t been to hard on us and it looks like we might be ending the season with sunshine. The water temperature has not been too bad either. With a temperature of about 80ºF /27ºC in December and most of this month we can’t really complain. In February the sun will start shining even more and the wind will drop. This means that we will have perfect whale shark conditions again. Taller de los amigos Bicycle rental Bicycle repair Golf cart servicing Golf cart, truck & 4-wheeler wash with grease and oil Welding Patching all types of vehicles Located at main street Utila Call Juan # 388 6091 Av. temp Ten yr high 80ºF / 26ºC 92ºF / 33ºC Av. rainfall Ten yr high 24in / 61cm 43 in /109 cm Sunrise Sunset ≈ 6:17AM ≈ 5:35PM Water temp 80ºF 27ºC 4 Utila East Wind January 2006 Utila’s Animal Health Clinic By Utila East Wind Team In the week of January 23rd the Utila Lodge and Dr. Loretta Pots will sponsor the third annual Utila Animal Clinic. A team of 16 volunteers, including three veterinarians, will come to Utila to make this happen. The team will supply all medical equipment (such as surgical suite, medical supplies and vaccinations). The clinic has been a great success in the past benefiting both the animals of Utila and the citizens by reducing numbers of stray animals on the island. The clinic will be held at the Bay Island College of Diving above the fire station. On Monday the 23rd of January and Tuesday the 24th the team will perform surgery on dogs and cats to prevent them from making puppies and kittens (sterilization). This will be available for both male and female animals and will help your pet live a longer and healthier life. It will also help limit the number of stray animals on the island. If you have an animal and you want the team to perform this surgery please call (425-3143) or drop by the Utila Lodge for an appointment. It is very important NOT to feed your animal the evening before you bring it My pet will become fat and lazy after being sterilized If you don‛t overfeed your pet, it will not become fat. You can make sure he stays active by spending time with it and taking it for walks. The surgery will change my pets personality You pets personality will not change due to the surgery. A cat‛s personality does not completely develop until he is about one year. In dogs this is between one and two years. My dog won‛t guard my family and house anymore After sterilization your dog might actually be more protective, because they will no longer be distracted by the temptations of breeding. Recent studies have shown that castration has no effect on aggression towards unfamiliar people My pet is male so I don‛t have to neuter it. Even though your dog won‛t get pregnant he might still be part of producing litter. You might be able to keep him on you property but you might not be able to prevent a female dog in heat sneaking onto your property. Después de la cirugía mi mascota se engordara y se pondrá perezoso Si no le das demasiado de comer no se engordara. Asegura que se queda activo y que lo llevas a pasear. La cirugía cambiara la personalidad de mi mascota La personalidad de su mascota no cambiare después de la cirugía. La personalidad de un gato no se desarrolla completamente hasta un tiene un ano. In perros se completa en entre un y dos años. Mi perro ya no defenderá mi familia o la casa Después de la esterilización tu pero podrá ser todavía más protectiva como ya no esta distraído por las tentaciones de reproducción. Estudios recientes mostraron que la castración no tiene ningún efecto en la agresión hacia personas desconocidas. Mi mascota es macho así que no lo tengo que esterilizar Aunque su pero macho no se puede embarazar todavía puede tener parte en la producción de. Puede ser que su mascota se queda en su propiedad pero quizás una perra puede entrar en su propiedad sin que usted lo sepas. in for the surgery. You can feed it the morning before the surgery. The best age to get you cat or dog sterilized is between six and eight months. On Wednesday the 25th of January the team will provide general animal care and vaccinations for all cats and dogs. So if your cat or dog still needs some shots or you want to give it a check up this is the time to do it. Sterilization is not just for female animals The surgery is not just for female animals. It can also be very beneficial for your male pet as castration can control pet population, change unwanted behavior and prevent health problems. Castration will not change your dog or cats’ hunting needs, playfulness, activity level or affection need. But is usually does reduce indoor urine marking and inter-male aggression. In male dogs it might also reduce mounting of other dogs. Furthermore, it can be beneficial to your dogs or cats health as it might prevent prostate gland enlargement, perineal hernias and testicular tumors. Recovery After the surgery your cat will be back to its old self in about one or two days. In dogs it takes a little bit longer, normally about three or four days. Make sure that you restrict your dog’s activity for a day or three. Advantages of sterilization: - your pet will usually be healthier and happier - your dog will run less risk of developing testicular or other forms of cancer and will probably have less prostate problems - your dogs is less likely to be aggressive towards people - your cat is less likely to spray urine to mark its territory. If it still marks after castration you will notice that the strong smell is gone. - your pet will fight less with other animals - your pet will probably roam less and not produce unwanted litters. Durante la semana del 23 de Enero el Utila Lodge y Dr. Loretta Pots patrocinaran el tercer Utila Animal Clinic. Un equipo de 16 voluntarios, incluso tres veterinarios, vendrá a Utila para hacer el Clínica. Todo los materiales serán suministrados por el equipo. La clínica fue un gran éxito en los anos anteriores beneficiando tanto para las animales en utila como para los ciudadanos por reducir los números de callejeros en Utila. La clínica será en el Bay Island College of Diving encima de la estación de bomberos. Lunes el 23 de Enero y Martes el 24 el equipo hará cirugía en perros y gatos para eliminar definitivamente la capacidad de tener crías (esterilización). La cirugía es tanto para machos como para hembras y ayudara a prolongar la vida de sus animales y tener una vida mas sana. Este también ayudará a reducir la cantidad de animales callejeros en utila. Si tienes un mascota y quieres que el equipo hace la cirugía por favor llama al 425 –3143 o visita el utila Lodge para hacer una cita es muy importante no dar comida a su mascota antes de la cirugía. Si le puedes dar comida la mañana anterior de la operación pero no más tarde. La mejor edad para hacer la esterilización es entre seis y ocho meses. Miércoles el 25 de enero el equipo proveerá atención general y vacunas para todos los perros y gatos. Así que si tu mascota todavía necesita algunas vacunas o si quieres hacer en cheques completo esto es el tiempo para hacerlo. La cirugía no solo es para las hembras. Tambien puede ser muy beneficioso para los machos porque la castración puede regular la populación de mascotas, cambiar comportamiento no deseado y prevenir problemas de salud. La castración no cambiará su algegría, nivel de actividad ni su afecto. Pero normalmente si reduce el marcaje incontrolado con orina y agresión contra otros machos En perros machos también puede reducir las montas inapropiadas de otros perros. También puede ser beneficiaso a la salud de su mascota porque puede prevenir hiperplasia prostática y prostatitis y tumores en los testículos. Recuperación Después de la cirugía su gato se recupera en uno o dos días. La recuperación de los perros dura un poco más, normalmente unos tres o cuatro días. Asegurase que limitas la actividad de su perro por unos tres días. Ventajas de esterilización: - su mascota normalmente será más sano y feliz - disminuye la aparición de ciertos tumores como en los testículos y probablemente tendrá menos problemas en la próstata - tu perro probablemente será menos agresivo hacía personas - reduce el marcaje incontrolada con orina. Si todavía lo hace después de la operación notaras que ya no huele mal. - Reduce la agresividad frente a otros perros machos - Tu mascota probablemante vagara menos y no proucirá crías 5 Utila East Wind January 2006 DIVER DIES AFTER DEEP DIVE By Utila East Wind Staff Jose Midence died Thursday the 12th of January after doing a deep dive off Guanaja. He was diving with Nautilus Resort with his buddy who had been banned from at least one dive shop on Utila after conducting extream deep dives. Another dive shop refused the rent equipment to her for of the same reason. Normally she would do a deep solo dive whilst Jose would stay at the surface. After doing this a number of times the two decided to do a deep dive together. They went to a depth of 315 feet without proper training and proper equipment. The duo descended on a single tanks of air and did not use any back up, safety equipment such as a drop tank and did not notify the captain that they would be deep diving. At 200 feet everything seemed to be ok. At 300 feet Jose only had 1000 psi left and probably panicked, the effects of nitrogen narcosis at this point would be detrimental to normal function. At this point his buddy carried him by his tank and dropped some of his weights in order to go back to the surface. At the depth of around 70 feet Jose’s tank was empty and the two made a fast ascent to the surface. At the surface to two got back onto the boat and according to the boat captain, Jose was fine. He was even happy and very excited about the dive he just did. About one minute later he started to complain about dizziness and pain in his chest. Approximately another minute passed before he became unconscious. They got back to shore where they hired a fast boat in order to get Jose to Roatan for chamber treatment. After the two-hour trip they arrived at the chamber where two hyperbaric physicians attended him. They put him in the chamber and started a table six, which is 4 hour 45 mins. Whilst he was being brought up to about 20 feet he stopped breathing as he had suffered cardiac arrest. He was given CPR in the chamber but unfortunately it did not help. When they took him out of the chamber they give him adrenaline and started defibrillation but it was too late. Jose was pronounced dead at 9.36 p.m. Thursday the 12th of January. JOSE FLORENCIO TREJO PANCHECO MIDENCE Born San Miguel, El Salvador 11th January 1960 Died Roatan, Honduras 12th Jan 2006 Buried in Choluteca, Honduras 14th January 2006 He is dearly missed by all his friends Buceador fallece después de buceo profundo José Midence falleció jueves el 12 de enero después de hacer un buceo profundo en Guanaja. Estaba buceando con Nautilus Dive Resort con su compañero. Ella fue excluida de por lo menos un centro de buceo en Utila. Otro centro de buceo la deniega el alquilo de equipo de buceo por la misma razón. Normalmente ella hacia buceos profundos solo mientras que José estaba en la superficie. Después de hacer esto varias veces decidan hacer un buceo profundo juntos. Fueron a una profundidad de unos 300 pies sin el propio entrenamiento o equipo. El duo descendió con un solo tanque y no usaba ninguna reserva como un drop tanque. A 200 pies todo pareció bien. A 300 pies José solo tenía 1000 psi en su tanque y probablemente le cundió el pánico como los efectos de narcosis de nitrógeno en ese momento seria perjudicial a función normal. Su compañero lo agarro al tanque y dejo caer algunos de Joses pesos para ir a la superficie. A la profundidad de unos 70 pies su tanque estaba vació y los dos hicieron un ascenso rápido a la superficie. Allí los dos volvieron al barco y según el capitan José estaba bien. Incluso, estaba muy contento y entusado con el buceo que acaba de hacer. Dentro de un minuto se quejaba de vértigo y dolor en su pecho. Mas o menos un minuto mas tarde estaba inconciente. Regresaron a la tierra donde alquilaron un barco rápido para ir a la cámara en Roatan. Después de un viaje de dos horas llegaron a la cámara donde dos doctores le atendieron. Le pusieron en la cámara y empezaron con una tabla 6; cuatro horas y 45 minutos. Mientras que le trajeron a unos 20 pies dejo de respirar. Sufrió un paro cardiaco. Le dieron RCP en la cámara pero infortunadamente no sirvió. Cuando le sacaron de la cámara le dieron adrenalina y empezaron defibrilacion pero era demasiado tarde. José fue declarado muerto a las 9.36 p.m. jueves el 12 de Enero. Thomas Andrew Bernard Sr. departed this world peacefully on Saturday December 17th, 2005. Thomas leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife Annie A. Bernard, his children Minnie Webb, Joannie Alcoser, Thomas Bernard Jr., Barbara Walters, Augustas Bernard, Herbert Bernard, Dawn Murria, Eunice Haksunder, June Evans, thirty-five grandchildren, thirty-two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends Utila East Wind January 2006 6 WORLDNEWS Greece six meters closer to Africa Due to an earthquake of 6,9 on the scale of Richter Greece moved six meters closer to North Africa earlier this month. The socalled Greek flat moves about four centimeters to the South every year but due to the quake it moved even more. The quake lasted around 30 seconds and took place in the south of Greece. For about 20 seconds the vibrations could be felt in Athens. Riots in Honduran prison kill 13 Earlier this month 13 inmates in the National Penitentiary outside of Tegucigalpa were killed during fights that broke out. The violence started after a fight between inmates who were placed in a special wing as they were regarded highly dangerous. According to the Honduran security Minister the fight broke out between two groups of prisoners over territory. Special police forces have been brought into the Penitentiary. Over 300 pilgrims killed at Hajj More than 345 pilgrims were killed this month at the stone throwing ritual of the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Every year pilgrims throw stones at three pillars at the foot of the bridge of Jamarat. The three pillars represent the spot where the devil is said to have appeared to Abraham. Every year million of Muslims travel to the mountain Arafat, close to Mecca, where prophet Mohammed is said to have held his last prayer there 14 centuries ago. Among the pilgrims there are about 1.5 million foreigners. The pilgrimage already took 76 lives this year when a hotel collapsed. Mehmet Ali Agca released Mehmet Ali Agca who tried to kill Pope Johannes Paulus II in 1981 has been released. Agca opened fire on the late pope who got injured. He served 19 years in Italy where the pope visited and forgave him. In 2000 Agca was transferred to Turkey where he still had to do time for a bank robbery in the 70’s and the murder of a prominent Turkish journalist. Chile’s first female president Michelle Bachelet won the Chilean elections last Sunday taking 53 percent of the votes. Bachelet is the first female Chilean president. Sharon’s recovery could take months The recovery of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could take months. Sharon suffered a severe stroke earlier this month after which he was kept in a coma. He is still on the sedatives but on a lower dose and doctors are waiting for him to come off these so they can further assess his health. According to some of his doctors Sharon had slight movement on both sides of his body but his condition is still critical. Nearly 100,000 Chinese killed in accidents Almost 100,000 Chinese died last year due to traffic accidents and almost half a million got hurt, according to the Chinese police. LA homeless capital of the US Los Angeles is declared homeless capital of the US as the city has more than 48,000 homeless. Only 12 percent of the total number are lucky enough to find a bed in none of the shelters at night. The city is setting up a strategy to take care of this problem within the next ten years. Elephants drinking vodka The Indian elephants of the Moscow State circus have been given vodka to keep warm. For the first time in 25 years the circus is going to perform in Ulan Bator, Mongolia’s capital, where temperatures are 25 C below zero, according to a Mongolian newspaper. EU will spend 80 million Euro on bird flu prevention The European Union will invest 80 million Euro to help poor countries with the prevention of bird flu. It thinks that more than 1 billion Euros are needed in the next three years to keep working on the prevention. According to the Worldbank most of the money will go to Eastern Asia. This month an international conference will be held to raise more funds. Explosion in Romanian mine kills seven Seven miners were killed at an explosion in a coal mine in the south of Romania last Saturday. Another five miners were injured. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. Many killed in bus accident in Panama At least 11 people were killed in a bus accident in Panama. The bus slipped of the rod and into a canyon. Three people were injured in the accident. Spanish expedition breaks record in Antarctica A Spanish expedition team reached the absolute center of the Southpole in 62 days. The team covered a distance of 4500 kilometers. During their expedition they took ice samples for scientific research purposes. Dutch under pressure to send troops to Afghanistan The Dutch have to decided whether or not they are going to send more troops to Afghanistan. They are under pressure as the decision is important for the European union’s credibility, according to the EU ambassador. Later this month the Dutch parliament will debate the plan to send about 1400 troops to the south of Afghanistan, one of the more dangerous parts. Stardust returns with materials The capsule of the space mission stardust landed safely in the dessert of Utah last Sunday. The capsule brought back comic and interstellar dust and particles. The capsule was sent into space by NASA seven years go to collect materials in places further away than the moon. It traveled about 4.63 billion kilometers. Emir Kuwait dies Sheik Jaber al Ahmad al Sabah, the emir of Kuwait died at an age of 78 years last Sunday. He had led the country since 1977. The country will be in mourning for 40 days. Crown prince Sheik Saad alAbdullah al-Sabah has been named new leader of Kuwait. Curry might help prevent prostate cancer Kurkuma the most important ingredient of curry might help in the prevention of prostate cancer, according to a study published in the Cancer research. The preventative effect of curry is especially strong if used in combination with vegetables. In countries in which curry is used very often such as India the number of people with prostate cancer is lower than in the US. Japan wants to drill into earth Japanese researchers want to investigate the inside of our planet. They hope to find materials that can show how live on earth started. The researches will drill seven kilometers into the earth. This is three times deeper than any other research. Iran removes ban CNN journalists The American news company CNN was not allowed to work in Iran anymore but the ban was removed. The ban was decided after CNN changed the words of President Ahmadinejad. He said that Iran has the right to research and have nuclear technology, which CNN changed into nuclear weapons. Liberia elects first female President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is Liberia’s new president. She is the first elected female leader in Africa. 7 Utila East Wind Letters to the Editor January 2006 Dedicated to Dr. John I want to thank Dr. John for everything that he has done for me, my dog and especially for my grandmother. Thank you for the advice you gave her and the way you helped her. You are an excellent doctor, doctor john. It is too bad that we Utilians are so ungrateful. I thank god and Dr. John for him being on our small island of Utila. I know and we all know that the visits to Dr. John are a bit expensive but they are worth it and I think we realize that. It is worth the long waits on the veranda of the clinic because in the end we always leave saying this Dr. john, he is a good doctor. It was worth the wait or not? He saw my grandmother in a very but very bad state. He came over to our house and after a few days my grandmother was her old self again, as if she has never been ill. The medications he gave me are like a wonder of gad. I want to thank Miss Iris Hill, Reverent Janet and Jim Engel and Kirstie. Thank you for everything Island girl, Melinda Lyons Dedicado a Dr. John Quiero agradecerte Doctor John por todo lo que has hecho por mi perro. Especialmente por mi abuela. Gracias por tus atenciones y tus servicios con mi abuela. Eres un excelente doctor, doctor John. Lastima que nosotros los Utilenos somos tan mal agradecidos. Le agradezco a Dios y a Doctor John porque el este en nuestra pequeña isla Utila. Yo se y todos sabemos que es un poco caro las visitas a doctor John pero vale la pena y creo que nos hemos dado cuenta de eso. Vale las largas esperas en el corredor de la clínica porque al final siempre salimos diciendo ese doctor John es un buen doctor. Valío la pena esperar o no? He visto a mi abuela tan mal pero mal, muy mal y solo basta con la visita a mi casa de Doctor John. Y en unos días mi abuela esta como si nunca estuvo enferma. Los medicamentos son como un milagro de Dios. Quiero darle las gracias a Miss Iris Hill, a reverenda Janet y a Jim Engel y Kirstie. Gracias por todo. Island girl, Melinda Lyons the schools. Will keep you posted on the subject. As of the 1st of this year student divers and leadership level candidates have to buy and posses current books and other materials for their courses. One of the concerns on Utila about this was the amount of books that might be left by divers and also the old books that were being used till this date. In order to make sure that the books are not being thrown out and creating more garbage on the island Emma from Ecomarine dive shop is starting a recycling project. Through this project she will try to make sure the books are collected and send of to the recycling company in La Ceiba. All the dive shops support this program and have agreed to pay a small fee for the transport costs. The UDSEC will have a meeting on the 23rd of this month to discuss the program further. Till then you can n drop your old books at Ecomarine. The first collection wills probably be the biggest as this will most of the old books of the dive shops. After this the plan is to send them of to Ceiba on a monthly basis. Some travelers might decide to leave their books on Utila as they don’t want to travel with them. Some of the books might be donated to Desde el primer de este ano estudiantes de buceo y candidatos de los niveles profesionales tienen que comprar y tener los libros y otros materiales para sus cursos. Uno de los preocupaciones es la cantidad de libros que buceadores dejan en la isla y los libros viejos que las tiendas de buceo usaban antes. Para asegurar que no se tiran los libros y no generan más basura en Utila Emma de Ecomarine empezó con un proyecto de reciclaje. Con este proyecto quiere intentar que todos los negocios de buceo coleccionen sus libros viejos y que sean mandados a la compañía de reciclaje en La ceiba. Los negocios de buceo ya accedieron a pagar una tarifa para ayudar a pagar los costos del transporte de los libros a La Ceiba. El UDSEC va a tener una reunión el 23 de enero para discutir el proyecto en más detalles. Hasta entonces puedes entregar libros viejos en Ecomarine. La primera colección probablemente será la más grande como esta consistirá de los libros viejos de las escuelas. Después los quieren mandar al La Ceiba una vez cada mes como los viajadores pueden dejar sus libros en la isla en vez de llevarlos en sus viajes. Puede ser que también van a donar algunos libros a las escuelas. Le mantendremos al tanto. Another beautiful day on Utila Suck an orange Recycling books Chillin on the bench Got something to say? Then we want to hear it. To submit letters or suggestions contact Tara or Noa on 355-4463 or email [email protected] January 2006 Utila East Wind 8 Whale sharks coming soon By Utila east Wind Staff By Utila East Wind Staff February is usually the start of the whale shark sighting season on Utila. Whale sharks can be seen all year round but as the rainy season changes into the dry season, the winds calm down and the ocean calms down the whale shark is easier to spot. There is still not much known about their migration patterns. In order to learn more about this the www.utilawhalesharkresearch.com website has been launched as part of the Utila Whale Shark Research Project. For a period of five years this project will focus on studying the population dynamics and ethology of the whale sharks that visit Utila. By using the website important data can be collected which will not only tell us more about the whale sharks in Utila but also of those throughout the Caribbean and other places in the world. How can you help? It is very easy to help collecting important data. Every time you go out on a morning boat with your dive shop make sure you have your underwater camera with you. If you don’t have one you might be able to rent one. When you get into the water with a whale shark try to take some pictures of it. (Try to focus on the dots behind the gills on the left-hand side). Not just nice as a souvenir but this is also what the project needs. The pictures of the spots are put into pattern recognition software and scanned to see if they match with any of the other pictures in the database. These photos are very valuable as it helps build a history of the spotted animal. The whale shark has a life span of about 60 years so the picture might have a long-term impact on the research. So the more people that submit their picture the more chance of learning more about the different whale sharks and maybe even about individual ones. Once you have taken your picture you can upload it on the website. This information will then be shared with the ECOCEAN whale shark photo identification library. This way researchers can collect data and learn more about the migration patterns of the whale shark. When you see a whale shark and you take picture make sure you also register some other important data such as the time, date and place you saw it and the approximate size. The average size of the whale sharks found last year was between 20 and 30 ft with most of them being young males. In four weeks they had 53 encounters of which 21 were identified as individual whale sharks. Since then another 4 whale sharks were identified from the pictures. Whale sharks do not just pass through but some actually hang around Utila. One of the whale sharks that were spotted in February last year was seen again 6 weeks later. Last year guidelines were put into place to make sure people do not touch and annoy the whale shark and to ensure it is done safely. Your dive shop will be able to give more information on these guidelines. Project Aware joines forces with ECOCEAN By PADI Project AWARE Foundation, has recently joined forces with ECOCEAN a marine conservation group dedicated to the conservation of the whale shark. In 2003 Project AWARE Foundation launched an initiative in partnership with the Shark Trust to get divers to travel overseas to areas visited by Whale Sharks. The Project AWARE Whale Shark ID Project incorporates a Distinctive Specialty involving knowledge and skills to dive or snorkel responsibly with Whale Sharks and to obtain valuable information or photographs. All photos submitted to www.whalesharkproject.org will also be given to ECOCEAN for their own Whale Shark research. Project AWARE, the Shark Trust and ECOCEAN will be working closely together to build a global database of Whale Shark migration patterns, movements, and behaviour. Whale sharks are a spectacular living resource and an encounter is an experience of a lifetime. Unfortunately, the whale shark population is in decline and without having more information, we cannot prove just how endangered and at risk this population is. The ECOCEAN Library already houses Whale Shark sightings from 26 countries, and we very much look forward to expanding this number with input from PADI members to further understand numbers and migrations of this threatened species. The Whale Shark website is now being updated to improve feedback and functionality and to make learning about Whale Sharks even more fun. If you’ve always dreamt of diving or snorkelling with a whale shark, then visit the Education and Awareness section of www.projectaware. org to find out details of dive centres and resorts actively participating in the International Whale Shark Project. If you want to contribute to their protection, take a photograph and record a few details when you are fortunate enough to come across one. Alternatively, if you already have a photo, take a look in your logbooks for details of when and where you saw the whale shark, and log this photo and info rmation on to www.whalesharkproject.org. Each photo submitted will make a genuine contribution to the understanding and future conservation of the whale sharks. All photos will also be given to ECOCEAN for further analysis. About Project AWARE Project AWARE is the dive industry’s leading non-profit environmental organisation dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Project AWARE Foundation offices located in Australia, United States, Japan, the United Kingdom and Switzerland combine efforts to conserve aquatic resources in 175 countries of the world. For further information visit www. projectaware.org About ECOCEAN ECOCEAN – Research, Education and Conservation has consistently worked for the conservation of the whale shark since its formation in 2000. It successfully nominated the whale shark as a threatened species in Australia in 2001; assisted with the successful nomination at the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in 2002; and was recently added as an ‘official observer NGO’ at the United Nations Convention on Migratory Species (Nairobi, Nov 2005), based in Australia, ECOCEAN is international in focus – encouraging members of the public throughout the world to participate in whale shark conservation - via the web-based whale shark photo-identification library, initiated in 1995. www.ecocean.org About the Shark Trust The Shark Trust is the conservation charity dedicated to the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association. As such, it collaborates with other bodies to achieve its aims in British, European and international waters. These include commercial fishermen, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals. For more info rmation on the Shark Trust visit www.sharktrust.org. Utila East Wind BLUE PAGES January 2006 UDSEC’S PROJECTS By Utila East Wind Staff The UDSEC (Utila Dive Safety and Environmental Council) is a means for dive shop on Utila to implement and help out with island projects. These projects are not just dive related but are also land based. One of the lsland-based projects that the UDSEC put into practice last year was the municipal police project. This project was started after a crime wave hit the island last summer. The Mayor appointed seven men to do nightly rounds on Utila to combat crime. The project has been very successful since it was set up. At the moment the UDSEC is struggling to pay for it. It has said that it will have enough money to keep the project going for two more months. The Mayor will later on this month get together with the council about the project. All the wages and the initial costs of the program such as uniforms have been covered by the UDSEC said Steve Fox, owner of Deep Blue Divers. “At the moment we can’t afford it anymore. It basically costs us double of what we get in. We would like to see other businesses (bars, hotels, restaurants, etc) to become involved in the project as it is beneficial to the whole island.” If more businesses fund the project the UDSEC can start looking at setting up new projects as this would free up some money for this. The council does not make any profit. All the money that comes in is invested into projects. Another project that the UDSEC has been working on are the buoys. Numbers have been put onto the moorings so that it makes it easier to keep a log of the buoys, to keep track of maintenance. A number of new buoys have been put in at Turtle Harbour. The number system also makes it easier to get to the right dive site in case of an accident. Not every dive shop has the same name for the same dive site. They are also looking into buying oil mats to reduce the spilling of oil on boats and into the water. At the moment most of the dive shops are part of the UDSEC. According to Steve Fox it would be good if all dive shops are part of it. ‘If all the shops are involved we will be the first island in the world to be completely PADI. This way PADI and others write an article about this and this will give Utila more publicity.” For more information about the UDSEC and their projects contact your local diveshop January 2006 Utila East Wind Blue Pages Dangers of deep diving For a lot of people diving is a favorite past time, activity. Especially when they are travelling or on holiday. They like it for various reasons; because it is relaxing, makes you feel weightless, allows you to check out the beautiful reefs and marine life. Diving is not without risks though. Some of which include decompression illness and nitrogen narcosis, which some people aren’t aware of but with proper training and education all divers should be. These risks increase the deeper the diver goes. Therefore the limits for recreational diving are set to 130 feet/40 meters (deep diver specialty). If you want to go even deeper then that you need to look at technical diving which allows will you to go deeper with the proper equipment and training. Some of the problems that the deep technical diver has to deal with are outlined below. Decompression illness (aka the bends) is caused by nitrogen forming bubbles in the bloodstream and body tissues. This is the primary problem with deep diving. These bubbles are always present whether predive or postdive but when controlled in non-harmful amounts. In certain situations such as the diver ascending to the surface too fast or spending too much time at depth they can result in injury and even death. Imagine for instance that you have a soda bottle and you shake it up! If you had to open it you have two choices, either open it very slowly allowing the gases to escape slowly or just twist the top and deal with the mess. It’s exactly the same with the body and diving. By ascending slowly and planning dives with tables bubble management is possible. Besides the bends there is Nitrogen narcosis, a condition caused by the increasing pressure of the nitrogen inhaled from normal air at depth. The deeper you dive on air the more it decreases judgement and impairs basic motor functions. Simplified the deeper you go the less you are able to cope with basic tasks. In a life threatning situation it’s the same as being sober or drunk. Another factor involved with breathing air at depth is the oxygen content, again the deeper the dive the higher the pressure of the oxygen inhaled. Normally at the surface it would take quite a while breathing pure oxygen before it had any negative UTILAS NEW DIVE PROFESSIONALS Johnny’s Purified Water Utila Bay Islands Honduras Tel: 425 3304 Water is all sizes Ice also available Call for delivery Captain Morgan’s DM Justin Manitou Cross Creek DM Olivia Schucani Alexa Schirtzinger BICD DM Casper Svensson Kathy O’Hare Freederico Licciardelli Sonia Gregores Jason Turner Jeremy Kinnaird Melanie BON Jean Michel Creature of the month Julien Mayor Steve Martin Queen Angelfish by Adam Laverty Ecomarine DM Or Schiefer Robert Reich-Rohrwig Family Order Genus Species Pomacanthidea Perciforms Holacanthus Ciliaris This month the Blue Pages return to fish with probably the most beautiful fish we find on Utila’s reefs. Queen Angel fish can be found all around Utila but are most common on steep sponge encrusted walls and reef crests rather than the coral gardens that cover reef tables. The Queen Angelfish was first described and named in 1758 and was originally thought to be a member of the Butterfly Fish family, as were all the Angelfish. During the 70s scientists decided they were a different species and separated them into their own family. Queen Angel fish are found on Western Atlantic coral reefs from Brazil to Florida, the Bahamas, and the Gulf or Mexico. The Queen Angelfish is found at depths up to 70 meters (230 ft.) and can grow to a size of 20 – 35 cm (8 – 14 inches). Queen Angelfish mainly eat sponges (about 98% of their diet) with small amounts of algae, tunicates, hydroids, and bryozoans. Juveniles have been known to clean other fish of external parasites. A female can release anywhere from 25 to 75 thousand eggs each evening. This can total as many as ten million eggs for the duration of the spawning cycle. The eggs are transparent and pelagic, floating in the water column. The eggs will hatch in 15 to 20 hours. At this point the “pre-larval” angelfish is attached to a large yolk sac, has no functional fins, no eyes, or gut. After about 48 hours the yolk is absorbed during which time the fish develops into true larvae and begins to feed on plankton in the water column. Growth is rapid and 3 to 4 weeks after hatching the fish will reach about 15-20mm and will settle on the bottom. affects. Underwater it can cause instantaneous convulsions with no warnings and requires serious management to prevent this from happening. Normally this would only occur well outside of recreational depths. Recreational divers using single tanks and no training in deep technical diving that dive outside of recreational limits put themselves at risk of serious injury or worse. Deep technical diving involves the use of backup cylinders for the gases being used and often involves carrying four or more cylinders on a dive. The tanks contain either air, Trimix, Nitrox or Oxygen or a combination of these gases. By using combinations of these gases the diver can dive deep and reduce Nitrogen narcosis allowing normal functioning at depth and manage the oxygen levels to allow less risk. This requires the diver to make a complex series of stops at different depths whilst ascending for various amounts of time. It involves having two computers, two masks, two knives, extra long emergency hoses for sharing gases, signaling devices, two lots of complex dive plans with backup plans to cover various scenarios such as losing a cylinder. With all this training and equipment the Technical diver is always aware that there is still some risk involved with every dive and great care and caution is paid to every detail prior to a dive and can often take several days to plan and conduct a dive. As with many things in life, one must balance the risks against the benefits and make a decision. However, it is essential to have a real understanding and appreciation of the risks. With this said the benefits of deep diving are unique in the sense that it allows for exploration to areas that have sometimes never been explored, this is particularly true around Utila. There are a great deal of sea mounts and offshore formations that only a few have ever seen and countless others that are waiting to be explored. Utila has at least two shops actively teaching Tec diving at present with a third on the way. More information about Deep technical diving can be found there or by looking up one of these agencies online; DSAT, TDI, Nauitec, DIR or IANTD. Dive Site of the month Josua’s Swash by Matt Awty This dive site is located between Turtle Harbour and Blackish Point and is one of the lesserdived sites on the Northside. The mooring lies in 20feet/6m of water on a shelf that extends all the way back to shore and is covered with soft coral growths. Due to it being by the entrance to Turtle Harbour visibility can be affected by water washout from the Mangroves. This, however, also works in the divers favour, as it is a great site to see schools of juvenile fish. Immediately west of the buoy there are a series of canyons that extend out from the mangroves and run east forming a ridge. Following the canyons along the ridge is a great way to start the dive passing through large schools of colorful Grunts and Margates. The maximum depth possible is around 80feet/24m where the reef opens up onto a flat coral shelf. With many places to hide in, common residents are Spotted and Green Morays, Spotted Drums, Lobsters, Barracudas, Snappers, Nudibranchs along with our usual reef residents. The coral is healthy with a large number of brightly coloured sponges making this an ideal environment for finding Frogfish. To the west of the buoy is a sloping shelf with scattered sand patches and again this is home to plenty of healthy and vibrant coral growth. Either direction is an easy dive with the ridge providing plenty of reference for the most directionally challenged diver. Due to its location, currents can be present making for a fantastic drift dive, particularly to the east. Again as ever when diving pay attention to boat traffic particularly when surfacing and have a great dive. Thinking Green Jules Page On June 6th a few volunteers and companies from Utila visited Roatan for a conference on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, its threats and possible solutions. A taskforce was assembled and a set of guidelines were drawn up for the scuba diving industry. It is hoped these will improve operational and environmental performance of the marine recreation industry in Mesoamerica. These guidelines are still in the drafting stage and are currently up for debate. There is an opportunity for everybody’s voice to be heard by simply reading the six page draft and letting your comments be known to Committee members. Simon Marsh, Andrina Bindon and I visited this conference and have access to this document. We are happy for you to visit Cross Creek Dive Center and take a copy of this document for your review. If you have any recommendations, changes or simply some comments you would like to voice we will put your opinions forward. However, the deadline is the 27th of January, which means: get down to the dive shop now! The more people that review this draft of the standard the better it will help to reflect what the communities of Mexico Belize and Honduras really want and need for there precious asset, the beautiful reef system. Once all the changes have been incorporated into the standards it will go into the balloting phase, in which the guidelines will either be approved or disapproved. There will also be standards drawn up for snorkeling, safe boating practices and hotel and beachfront activities. Coming soon Utila East Wind online. We will keep you informed! January 2006 Utila East Wind 12 Recycling program for bottles and cans on Utila By Kim Utila’s recycling program is currently in its rudimentary stage, with Utila Water Sports shipping bundles of recyclable plastic bottles and aluminum cans to a recycling station in La Ceiba on a periodic basis. Thus far, a number of individuals and businesses have been delivering approximately 40 pounds of recyclables to the dive shop each week. The next phase of the program, wherein all dive shops, bars, and select hotels will assist in the collection of bottles and cans with their own barrels has yet to begin. Daniel Spatz of Utila Water Sports has been working with USAID’s office in La Ceiba, contacting companies throughout the country about donating large containers (both bags and barrels) for collecting recyclables. Thus far, no companies have stepped forward to assist with this part of the program, but the search continues. Consequently, Utila Water Sports is asking businesses on the island that want to participate in recycling to donate their own collection containers. They need to be reusable, such as small or large trash barrels, gravel sacks, or heavy-duty trash bags. Such containers should be clearly marked for recycling so that they are not mistaken for trash barrels. Businesses are encouraged to decorate their collection containers in a way that will show the positive effects of recycling on Utila. In addition, each container should be marked with the business’s name so that it can be returned after collection. The collection process will proceed as follows: Individuals with small bags of recycling will continue to deliver them to Utila Water Sports or can drop them off at any recycling container. Recyclables accumulated by participating businesses in their donated containers will be collected by Utila Water Sports approximately every week, depending on when the material barge departs for La Ceiba. The recyclables will be loaded onto the material barge, brought to La Ceiba, and collected by the recycling company. The empty containers will then be returned on the barge and delivered to their respective businesses. Businesses will need to notify Utila Water Sports for pick up when their containers are full. This is a non-profit project. Any funds accumulated from the recycled bottles and cans will go back into the project to purchase additional containers and pay for collection. The ultimate goal is for Utila to get its own vertical bailer, a device that compacts recyclables into 100-pound bails. USAID has funds available for such a bailer but the funds are contingent upon a successful recycling program on the island sustained over at least six months. Your participation is vital for successful recycling on Utila. Please do your part to keep Utila beautiful. Actualmente el programa de reciclaje en Utila se encuentra en una fase rudimentaria. Utila Water Sports periódicamente transporta botellas de plásticos recicla- bles y latas de aluminio a una estación de reciclaje en La Ceiba. Cada semana personas y compañías entregan unas 40 libras de reciclables cada semana al centro de buceo. La próxima fase de la programa seria que todas la tiendas de buceo, los barres y algunos hoteles ayudaran en la colección de botellas y latas con sus propios barrillos. Daniel Spatz de Utila Water Sports esta trabajando con la oficina de USAID en La Ceiba para contactar compañías en todo el país sobre la donación de contenedores grandes (bolsas y barrillos) para la colección de reciclables. Todavía ninguna compañía ha ofrecido asistencia en este parte de la programa pero sigue buscando. Por consiguiente Utila Water Sport pregunta los negocios en la isla que quieren participar el reciclaje por la donación de sus propios contenedores. Deben ser reusable, como barrillos de basura, bolsas de gravia o bolsas de basura reforzadas. Los contenedores deben ser marcados para reciclaje así que no pueden ser equivocados con barrillos de basura normales. UWS anima a los negocios decorar sus contenedores en una manera que refleja los efectos positivos del reciclaje en Utila. Además, cada contenedor debe ser marcado con el nombre del negocio así que puede ser devuelto después de la colección. El proceso de colección Individuales con bolsas pequeñas de reciclaje pueden continuar a entregarlas a UWS o dejarlas en uno de los contenedores. Los reciclables coleccionados por negocios participantes serán coleccionados por UWS cada semana, más o menos, depende de cuando la barcaza sale de Utila. Los reciclables van al La Ceiba donde son colectados por la compañía de reciclaje. Los contenedores vacíos regresan a Utila en la barzaca y retornados a los negocios. Si en contenedor esta lleno los negocios se pueden poner en contacto con UWS. Este proyecto es sin fines de lucro. Fondos acumulados por las botellas y latas recicladas serán usados para el proyecto; para comprar contenedores adicionales y para los costos de la colección. La meta final es obtener una propia bailer vertical para Utila. Esto es una maquina que compacto reciclables en bails de 100 libras. USAID tiene fondos disponibles pero son contingente del éxito de la programa de reciclaje en Utila durante un periodo de por lo menos seis meses. Su participación es fundamental para el éxito de reciclaje en Utila. Por favor haz su parte para mantener Utila bellísima. Daniel Spatz The project is only for plastic bottles and aluminium cans Refilling bottles water Rellenar botellas de agua Another way to help out with the recycling of bottles it to refill your water bottle. This does not only save you money but it helps to reduce the amount of bottles on Utila. You can refill you bottles at various places on the island as Johnny’s water and in some of the dive shops for example at Captain Morgan’s and Cross Creek. If you are staying a little bit longer it might be a good idea to buy a 5-gallon bottle so you can refill your own bottles. Try not to buy small bottles (0.5 liter of gallon) and try to buy drink in glass rather than cans. Every little bit helps! Otra manera en la que puedes ayudar es rellenar tus botellas de agua. Esto no solo te ahorra dinero pero también ayuda con la reducción de botellas en Utila. Puedes rellenar tus botellas en varios sitios en la isla como. Por ejemplo en Johnny’s water y también en algunos tiendas de buceo como Captain Morgan’s y Cross Creek. Si te quedas mas tiempo en utila quizás seria bueno comprar una botella de 5 galones así que puedes rellenar tus propias botellas. Intenta no comprar botellas pequeñas (0,5 litros o 0,5 galones) y compra bebidas en vidrio en vez de en lata. TOWN MAP 1 HOTELS Alton’s Dive Inn 13 $3 - $4pp Ocean front rooms, fan, shared bath, dock 7am - 7pm 425 3704 E5 Annie Marelli 25 $20 - $30 Breakfast, Internet and bike rental included, tv lounge, roof terrace, 5mins from beach 8am - 8pm 425 3916 C1 Backpackers 6 $2 - $9 Share kitchen, fan, share bath, near beach 7am -7pm 425 3350 C1 Bay View Hotel 11 $16 - $22 Private bath, fan, hot water, fridge, ocean view 8am - 8pm not Sun 425 3114 C2 Blueberry Hill 7 $5 Shared bath, fan Sun - Fri 6am - 6pm 425 3141 B5 Bolan’s Inn 7 $10 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 8am - 8pm 425 3007 Captain Morgans 8 $3 - $5pp Private bathroom, fan. 7:30am - 6pm 425 3349 Collibiri 8 $25 - $35 Pool, hot water, a/c or fan 9am - 12pm 3.30pm - 6.30pm 425 3329 B2 Coopers Inn 16 Lps.120-150 Kitchen, resturant, fans, shared bath. 8am - 9:30pm 425 3184 D5 Coral View Resort 18 $35 - $65 Ocean front, AC, Private bath, hot water, restaurant / bar 6.30am - 10pm 425 3778 Blue Bayou Cross Creek Dive shop 14 $3pp Fan, shared shower, kitchen and louge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5 Cross Creek Cabins 4 $28 - $35 A/C, hot water, cable tv, fridge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5 Freddy’s Place 8 $16 - $35 Ocean front, kitchen, hot water, AC or fan, dock, TV 6am - 10pm 425 3142 The Point Hollands Inn 6 $12 - $30 Private bath, fan, a/c. 7am - 9pm 425 3206 C4 Hotel Bavaria 6 $10 - $13 Fan, private bath 8am - 8pm 425 3809 D4 Hotel Utila 20 $14 - $51 Hot water, a/c, fan, private bath 7am - 7pm 425 3340 C3 Jade Seahorse 6 $72 Private bath, hot water, fans, a/c, fridge 8am - 9pm 425 3270 B5 The Lodge 8 $65 - $95 Private bath, fan, hot water, a/c, tv 7am - 6pm 425 3291 C3 Loma Vista 10 $4 - $6 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 6am - 9pm 425 3243 B5 6am - 8pm 425 3305 B5 Margaritaville 21 $30 - $50 Ocean view, AC, private bath, restaurant and hot water, fridge and tv 7am - 9pm 425 3366 D1 Relax Inn 4 $35 Sea front, AC, private bath, hot water, fridge 6am - 8pm 425 3879 D5 Rose’s Inn 11 $8 - $12 Shared / Private bath, fan, hot water, kitchen Mon-Sat 8am12pm, 2-8pm 425 3283 A3 Rubi’s Inn 12 $20 - $30 Fan, a/c, private bath, hot water, fridge, private balcony, waterfront. 7am - 7pm 425 3240 D5 Tropical Hotel 17 $5 Fan, shared bath and shared kitchen 6am - 9pm 425 3568 Tropical Sunset 25 $25 - $125 Bar,Restaurant, Free use of Bando beach 8am - 614pm 425 3190 Trudy’s 28 $3 - $6pp Fan, shared bath 7am - 7pm 425 3103 Trudy Suites 7 $45 - $50 A/C, hot water, tv, fridge, microwave 7am - 7pm 425 3103 E5 Watersports - Mansion 6 $3 / person Hostel style, shared kitchen, shared bath 9am - 7pm 425 3239 B4 The Point The Point E5 RESTAURANTS & BARS Bando Beach 9am - 5.30pm Beach bar, snacks Bar in the bush Fri, 9pm - late Night club Big Mammas Cafe Sandwiches and breakfast 425 3883 Sandwiches, salads & cappuchinos 425 3557 C4 Cafe Barracuda 6am - 4pm Mon - Sat, 8am - 3pm; Mon & Sun night 6.00pm - 10 pm Mon -Sat, 6.30am - 11pm Map The Point Airport rd E5 Captain Jacks 7am - 2pm Local food Casino 8am - 12am, Sat til 3am Night club and local C4 Coco Loco closed temporarily Dock bar C4 Cola de Mico Tue - Sun, 9am - 10pm; Fri/Sat til 12pm Pool Hall and bar B5 Coopers Inn 5pm - 10pm, closed Wed, Sun Pizza and pasta Dave`s Restaurant Mon - Sat, 6.30pm - 9.30pm BBQ Driftwood Cafe 7am - 10pm International food and seafood 425 3266 D1 El Castillo closed temporarily European 425 3329 Fidi`s Bar Tue - Sun, 10am - 7pm Local 425 3185 Glady`s Big Burgers 11am - 10pm Burgers B2 The beach C4 Grill at Tranquila Thu - Sun 3.30pm (snacks), 6pm (full meals) - 10pm Grilled food, Salads and sides Holand`s Restaurant 11.30am - 2pm Local 425 3206 C4 Jade Seahorse 7am - 10pm, closed Tue/Wed International 425 3270 Jungle Cafe closed temporarily International Tue/Fri/Sun. Daily Bar. Kobs 9am - 10pm Ice cream B5 Stuarts Hill D4 La Cassetta de Coca Tue - Sun, 8am - 10pm Snacks La Piccola Wed - Sun, 5pm - 10pm Italian food 425 3746 C4 Las Delicias 3pm - 12am, (Sat 3pm - 3am) Bar and Snacks 425 3361 C4 Mamita`s Place Mon - Sat, 7.30am - 2pm 4.30pm - 10pm Local Mango Inn 6.30am - 9.30pm Pizza and international 425 3410 B5 Mango Tree Gelateria Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 10pm Gelato and American coffee 425 3335 C4 Mermaids Sun - Thu 11am - 10pm (Fri 3pm) Sat 6.30pm- 10pm International fast food, delivey 425 3299 D5 Munchies 6am - 10pm International 425 3168 C4 Paisano 7am - 10pm Local 425 2311 Pelican Bar 11am - 10pm Beach bar & international RJ`s Wed/Fri/Sun 5.30pm 9.30pm BBQ C4 On the beach E6 Seabreakers 5pm - 12am Dock bar Seven Seas Tue - Sun 6am - 10pm Local Skidrows 3pm - 12am Bar C1 The Island Cafe Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Local C4 Tranquila 3pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 2.30am Dock bar Treetanic Bar 7pm - 12am Cocktail bar 425 3270 B5 Ultralight Cafe Sun - Fri 7am - 10pm Israeli 425 3201 Utila Cuisine 9am - 10pm Local & vegetarian cuisine 425 3214 Will’s Tacos Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Tacos, Gringas and Tortas 379 8659 C2 On the beach D5 Zanzibar Cafe 7am - 4pm Local food 425 3887 E5 International C3 425 3273 425 3184 C1 D5 D5 C4 C4 D5 425 3377 E6 D E Opening hours Centro de Salud Tel. no. Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm 425 3371 Map Airport Rd C2 425 3277 Dental Clinic Hyperbaric Chamber Mon - Sat 8.30am - 3.30pm 425 3378 C3 Medical Store 8am-8pm 425 3154 C4 Utila Comm. Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, Sat 9am - 11am 425 3137 C3 Tel. no. Map C4 Opening hours BGA Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3117 Banco Atlantico Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3374 Opening hours C4 Map Cay Caulker Cyber Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun til 5:30pm Hideout 8am-8pm E5 JC’s Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm, Sun 10am - 6pm C4 Mango Tree Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm C4 Mermaids Sun-Thur 9am - 10pm, Fri til 5pm, Sat 6pm-10pm D5 Triple H Sun - Thr 8.30am-9pm, Fri 8.30am-4pm Sat 7am-9pm B5 Bay Islands Original Mon - Sat 9am - 8pm, Sun til 12pm D5 D5 Di Gal 10am - 9pm C4 Island Creations Mon-Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 12 - 6pm. C4 Ka-Taupe 8am - 8pm C3 Nico’s Mon - Sat 5pm - 9pm C4 Tel. no. Map Bush Mon - Sat 6:30am- 6pm; Sun til 12pm 4253147 D5 Hendersons Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6:30pm 425 3148 C4 Meat Mart Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6pm, Sun til 12 Rose Mon - Sat, 7am - 12pm, 2pm-8pm 425 3283 C3 Samanthas (7/11) 9am - 12pm, 3.30pm - 6.30pm 425 3110 C3 Seaeye Store Mon - Sun, 6am-12pm, 2pm -6pm Tel. no. Map Opening hours Opening hours Rental type Map C4 C4 DC’s Bike Rental Biclycles 425 3285 C4 Ramons Services Kayaks and four wheelers 425 3307 C2 Ritas Rentals Golf Carts 374 3791 E5 Utila Bike Rental Bicycles 425 3800 C4 Reef Cinema Mon - Sat 11.30am - 6pm 425 3254 D5 Tel. no. Map Camilla’s Tue - Sat 7:30am-2pm, Sweet Tooth Mon-Fri 6am-12pm Opening hours Price / month Blueberry Hill $240 D5 425 3144 Facilities Tel. no. C4 Map TV 425 3141 B5 A3 Countryside $250 - $450 TV, some with hot water 425 3921 Hollands Inn $350 - $400 TV, porch 425 3206 C4 Rose’s Inn $300 - $400 Hot water, TV, porch 425 3283 Hot water, a/c 425 3692 A3 Old Airport Opening hours Tel. no. Map Sandstone Apts. $450 Fringe Salon Mon/Tue/Thur 9am-6pm. Fri/Sat 12am-8pm 425 3745 C3 Johnny’s Water 7am - 7pm 425 3304 C3 Utila Telephone co. 8am - 8pm World Wide Travel Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat ti12pm Sosa 425 3161 C4 Atlantic 425 3364 Bundu Cafe 6 C HEALTHCARE $75 Tel. no. 5 B BANKS 26 425 3190 4 A INTERNET Mango Inn Details 3 Cayes Pool, private bath, a/c, fan, tv, fridge, restaurant/bar, wireless network Opening Hours 2 Map SOUVENIRS Tel. no. SUPERMARKETS Opening hours RENTALS Facilities OTHERS APPARTMENTS BAKERY Price range AIRLINES Rooms C4 425 3394 B4 Place To Utila From Utila La Ceiba 06:00 (not Sun), 15:30 06:00, 15:30 (not sun) Price $34 SPS 14:00 06:00 (not sun) $82 La Ceiba 07:00 (not sun), 15:15 07:50 (not sun), 15:50 $34 Roatan 06:15 (not sun), 12:30 07:30 (not sun), 15:30 $68 SPS 13:50 07:50 $82 TAXI Hank’s Taxi – 425 3180 / 397 1678 Paisano Taxi – 425 3311 Stephanie 425 3987 / 384 3650 Zanzibar taxi 425 3887 PRINCESS FERRY Tel. 435 3390 Utila – La Ceiba 6:20am (everyday), 2pm (Fri, Sat & Mon) La Ceiba – Utila 9:30am (Fri, Sat & Mon), 4pm (everyday) Adults: Lps. 345 Seniors Lps. 210 Children (6 – 12 yrs): Lps. 140 Children (under 6): free WATER TAXIS Ramon’s services 425 3307 VHF 69 Captain Jake Call @ house on the point Captain Rennie Bodden 425 3114 Captain Ford 425 3104 Captain Hal Next to Big Mammas CHURCH SERVICES Utila Catholic Church 7pm Thu, Sat & Sun 7pm Jue, Sab y Dom 9am Sunday School 9am Dom clases para ninos. Mizpath Methodist Church 425 3205 Sun 10:30am Preaching Sun 2:30pm Sunday School Sun 6:30pm Preaching Mon 6.30pm Christian Endeavour Wed 7pm Bible study Fri 7pm Prayer meeting 7th Day Adventist Church Sun Evangelistic service 7pm Wed prayer meeting 7pm Fri youth meeting 7pm Sat Sabbath school 8:45am Sat devine service 11am Utila Church of God 425 3151 Sun school 9am Sun worship 10am Sun evening service 7pm Mon lady service 7pm Tue youth service 7pm Thu 7pm Friday Youth Service 7pm MEDIA HQTV Channel 31 Tel. 425 3357 Local cable channel 7pm - 8pm Mon - Thu: Utila daily news. Sundays: Sports and events Religious programming at all other times Channel 17 Local messages and information Magic 107.1FM Roatan Bruce Show 11pm - 1pm Mon - Fri SCHOOLS Escuela Republica de Honduras 425 3399 Methodist School 425 3272 Adventist School 425 3129 TELEPHONE LIST BICA Fire Station Hondutel Immigration Offices Morgans Satellite & Cable Municipality Offices Police Port Captain Post Office Tourist Information Tropico Internet UPCO Utila Express 425 3260 382 4815 425 3101 425 3365 425 3161 425 3255 425 3145 425 3116 425 3167 425 3255 440 3136 425 3193 425 3283 14 Utila East Wind January 2006 The Price of Happiness By Jerry Campell “For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s Shall save it” (Mark 8:35). Albert Schweitzer was 21 year old when he awoke one morning to the sound of birds Singing in the orchards around his home in Gunsbach, Germany. Brilliant sunlight streamed through his open window. Ah! What a day to be alive! Albert thought. He looked out his window past the steeple of the village church to the lush countryside. Why am I so blessed while others live such lives of misery? What is the price of such happiness? Surely I can’t just take my good fortune for granted. For some time, Albert had been struggling with similar thoughts. It seemed incomprehensible to him that he should be allowed to lead such a happy life, while he saw so many people around him wrestling with care and suffering. Albert closed his eyes and recalled the verse that had been his meditation for several months. He had been trying to figure out what it meant to him personally, that strange in Mark 8:35: “For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s Shall save it.” Utila Church Of God Weekly Worship Services Sunday School 9.00 am Morning Worship 10.15 am Ladies Cricle Monday 7.00 pm Young People Endeavour Tue 7.00 pm Worship Services Thursday 7.00 pm Teen Talent Practice Friday 7.00 pm Suddenly, the meaning flashed into his mind with the brilliance of the morning sun . I must give myself in direct service of humanity, not talking or preaching, but simply doing, showing Christ’s love by helping to relieve the misery of others. In that moment he found the meaning and the purpose for which he was born. Albert’s heart beat a little faster as he made a solemn vow: I will consider myself Justified in living till I am thirty for science and arts. I will then give myself entirely to the service of humanity. Nine years later on the 13th of October1905, Albert walked briskly down the Avenue de la Grande Armee IN Paris and dropped several envelopes in the letter box. In one of them he resigned his position as principal of St. Thomas College of theology. The other letters were addressed to his parents and friends, telling them of his decision to enroll as a medical student and prepare himself to go to Africa as a medical missionary. At this time Albert, who was only 30 years of age, already had accomplished a great deal. He had become an internationally famous as a theologian, organist, and authority on organ building, and an interpreter of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. He studied medicine from 1905 until 1913; then as a missionary doctor Lamberene, French Equatorial Africa Hole in the Wall For delicious baked goods, coffee, tea, Johny cakes, sandwiches and much more Come and visit us at the point UTILA CHILDREN´S CLUB FREE YOGA DAY January 28 th at Las Palmas Resort, Dixon Cove, Roatan. From 9 am to 3 pm Multi Level yoga classes and Kids Yoga. Special menu of snacks, drinks and lunch by Casa Marta. yoga instructors wanting to participate (teach) please contact us: Susan Jensen 978-5463 marciawalker 388-8680 [email protected] [email protected] LET’S SPREAD THE NEWS ..... THIS IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE !! (now Gabon). A chicken coop served as the first consulting room for his first jungle hospital. In 1928 Albert Schweitzer received the Goethe prize and later the Nobel Prize. He used the $33,000 prize money to expand the hospital in his leper colony. In 1955 Queen Elizabeth II gave to Schweitzer Great Britain’s highest civilian award, the Order of Merit. God has his plans for your life, too, just as surely as surely as he did for Albert Schweitzer. This plan may not include worldly fame or fortune, for Gods plans are not our plans. Isaiah 55:8,9: “For my thoughts are not thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God’s ideal for his children” God’s plan for you is much greater than anything you might dream for yourself. He has gifted you fill a very special place in His plan. Like Albert Schweitzer, you will find true happiness and success as you reach toward full potential in Christ Jesus, filling the purpose He has for your life. In our club UTILA means Unite This Island Lord Almighty By Edwin Jackson Ladies & gentlemen, Parents of this beautiful community, First of all I would like to say it is so wonderful to serve people. I have been doing dentistry for 19 years, 9 of which I worked as an unlicensed dentist. Things have really advanced dramatically since that time. For years we have conducted research to preserve the natural dentition. Thanks to God and the advancement of science we have found a material & machinery that is fluoride releasing that prevents cavities by 99 percent if visits to the dentist are made periodically. For the first time in Utila´s history you can receive professional dental care for you and your children. I love you, I love your children, that’s why Utila Children’s Club exists today. What are the benefits of Utila Children´s Club? Two years ago when we started this club, we were not prepared to offer very much but now we are. All children of the world that come to Utila Dental Clinic get a 50 percent discount on ALL treatment we offer. In the near future we will also have a discount on orthodontic treatment, commonly known as braces. Furthermore, we are also raising funds for education so that our children can go to the mainland. You will only be responsible for your children´s tuition. I pray daily for God that this will be a reality. The Hispanos and tourists have floated my dental practice financially. Finally you can do dental work without cash. Credit is the choice to work with, you can sign a contract with us and pay a small deposit to start as you are privileged to pay 25 percent weekly or every 15 days. Payments must be paid as agreed or you will be fined (multa) 10 percent of your pending bill. I must do this in order to support my children´s club. Remember the important thing here is not me or you, it’s the children. Please help me maintain your children´s smiles. This is a dream come true from God. Please support our cause in whatever way you can. Contact us at Western Path Road or call us 425-3371 or 349-5225. PLEASE WAKE UP. NO PROPHET IS ACCEPTED AMONG HIS OWN PEOPLE. SPONSOR A REAL ASSET. I LOVE YOUR CHILDREN THE WAY I LOVE MINE. UTILA DENTAL CLINIC Utila Bay Island Honduras, Central America Phone # 425-3371 or 349-5225 LOCAL Football The African Nations Cup finals of 2006 will be played in Egypt from the 20th January to 10th F e b r u a r y. The first match and the final will both be played in the Cairo International Stadium. The teams that have qualified are: Egypt, Togo, Senegal, Zambia, Ghana, Dem. Rep. Congo, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Libya, Angola, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Morocco, Guinea UEFA Team of 2005 Petr Cech (Chelsea); Cafu (AC Milan), John Terry (Chelsea), Charles Puyol (Barcelona), Paolo Maldini (AC Milan), Luis Garcia (Liverpool), Steven Gerrard (liverpool), Ronaldinho (barcelona), Pavel Nedved (Juventus), Samuel Eto’o (Barcelona) and Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan). The coach: jose mourinho (Chelsea) 15 Sports January 2006 INTERNATIONAL Motorsport Olympics Olympic Winter Games in Turin Turin will host the 20th winter olympics in February. The olympic torch arrived in turin on the 25th of December Between the 10 nd 26th of February 84 medals will be given. 2,500 athletes and 2,500 officials from 85 National Olympic Committees will be staying in the Olym[pic villages. The winter olympics consist of the following seven sports: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Cruling, Ice Hockey, Luge< skating and Skiing. These sport will be played in the eight compitition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol, Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, Torino. Paris – Dakar 2006 93 bikers, 64 car crews and 33 trucks made it to the finish line of the 28th Euromilhoes-Lisboa-Dakar. This year three people died during the rally. Austrialian biker Andy Caldecott died in a crash in the nineth stage of the race. Bouobacar Diallo and Mohamaed N’Daw, two children died when the caravan passed in Guinea and Senegal. Winners: Car Race: Alphand & Picard (fra) Motor: Marc Coma (Spa) Truck: Chagin, Yakubov and Savostin (Rus) Welcome back to Utila Darts Lakeside Worldcup Darts The final of the officieus Worldcup was all Dutch. Van Barneveldt and Klaasen played each other last Sunday in Frimley Green. Jelle Klaasen beat 4 time winner Raymond van Baarneveld with 7-5. Klaasen played in the finaaals for the first time and with being 21 yers he is the youngest to ever win the final. Athlectics Ethiopian Haile Gebreselassie broke the world half marathon record in Phoenix, Arizona this month. He set the record at a time of 58 minutes and 55 seconds, 28 seconds faster than the old record. EXCHANGE RATES Motorsport US Dollar Euro British Pound Australian Dollar Canandian Dollar Guatemalan Quetzale Mexican Peso Nicaraguan Cordoba Costa Rican Colone 18.86 22.70 33.96 14.30 16.01 2.46 1.74 1.11 0.04 Utila East Wind JUST KIDS This puzzle contains 29 three letters words that all start with the letter B. Can you find all 29 of them? 16 Can you find the seven differences between these two dinos? January 2006 CLASSIFIEDS Services BERNARD BUILDERS Professional building sevices Contract jobs or daily rates for smaller jobs 10 years experience building on Utila Contact Luis or Patti Bernard Telephone: 425-3720 AT THE MOVIES Screening in February The Constant Gardener, Legend of Zorro, and Corpse Bride are the featured films for the month. Wednesday is classic night where you can see movies you’ve always heard about but may not have seen. Movies like The Pianist and Like Water for Chocolate. Fridays are “Drive-in Theater” – movies not to be taken seriously and a perfect way to start the weekend. Look for Soylent Green and Water World. Movies are shown nightly at 7:30pm with the exception of Friday (8pm) and Saturday (6:30pm and 8:30pm). Check the movie board in front of the cinema for more information. Computer classes, flexible schedule, 3hrs/wk contact Sheryl @ Triple H internet. Ma-merr’s day care, open mon-fri 7am-8pm 2mths - 3yrs old, behind deposito Pepsi. Come in and see us! Funky Town Library. Great selection of books availiable to rent, swap or sell. Situated behind Cross Creek Diveshop across the bridge over the lagoon. Mr. Fix it for all your scuba gear. Contact Guillermo @ UDC For Rent Corpse Bride Tim Burton, with codirector Mike Johnson, invites us to visit the dour, ashen, and drearily Victorian mansions of the living, where young Victor Van Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp) is bequeathed to wed the lovely Victoria (Emily Watson). But the wedding rehearsal goes sour and, in the kind of Goth-eerie forest that only exists in Burton-land, Victor suddenly finds himself accidentally married to the Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter), a blue-tinted, half-skeletal beauty (how pleasantly full-bosomed she remains!) with a loquacious maggot installed behind one prone-to-popping eyeball. This being a Burton creation, the underworld of the dead is a lively and colorful place indeed, and Danny Elfman’s songs and score make it even livelier, presenting Victor with quite a dilemma: Should he return above-ground to Victoria, or remain devoted to his corpse bride? At a brisk 76 minutes, Burton’s graveyard whimsy (loosely based on 2 Office spaces available in Broussard’s Plaza at the ferry dock. See Chris or call 388 8952 for more information. For Sale EFR participant manuals and used masks/snorkels for sale. Good prices, phone 355 4463 DVD Player Good as new $50 call 355 4463 Yanmar 88 Hsp, 4 cylinder, 1994 diesel engine $4000. Contact Mr Donald Cooper, Utila Cayes. 425-3349 (Capt. Morgans) Paint Ball Equipment all gear needed to play. See Brooks @ Tranquila. COLEMAN generator 3.5 KW Gas, rebuilt, runs Great! $230. Call Jan 372-3343 or check with Chris @ Reef Cinema video store Computer case Blk Leather case for laptop size 11x13 ½, outside pocket, shoulder strap. Used-new $45, now $15. Call Jan 3723343 Tatouage, transger designs Green leaf design, easy application. Freom HSN 5 sheets for $30 +++. My price 100 lps 1 sheet or 300 lps 4 sheets. Call Jan 372-3343 Wanted Looking for house to rent. a 19th century Russian folktale) never wears out its welcome, and the voice casting (which includes Tracey Ullman and Albert Finney) is superbly matched the film’s gloriously amusing character design. The legend of Zorro The Legendary Zorro goes off on another adventure to protect the future of California and its citizens. This time, he fights against evil-doers with the help of his beautiful wife, Elena, and their precocious young son, Joaquin. Alejandro De LaVega is torn between two worlds: his life as Zorro and his life as a family man. After Alejandro once again breaks his promise to stop wearing the mask, Elena leaves him, and soon begins seeing Armand, a haughty French Count. But a mysterious explosion in the desert leads Zorro to believe that there’s more to Armand than meets the eye, and our hero is intent on finding out what that is. Little does he know, there are others working to Longterm. Call Tara 4253854 Furniture for house. Couches, kitchen tables, chairs, etc. See Andi @ Bundu or call 367-7376. Wooden chairs for Bundu Cafe. See Andi or call 3677376. Jobs Yoga teacher. Interested in spending time on Roatan? contact Susan at [email protected] or at marciaroatan @yahoo. com Birthdays Happy Birhtday Miss Annie Bodden - 24 th January Happy Birthday Jake from Uncle Gareth, Auntie Susie, Ben, Tahnee and Josh. Happy B-day Jacob from Granpa Steve and Nanny. Matt, Phil and Anders Happy Birthday! Party On! 20 January Jake Happy Birthday wishes from Granma Susi & Grandad Arnie and the rest of the family Messages To submit a free classified in next months paper email: utila eastwind@ gmail. com. uncover certain truths as well. The constant Gardener Based on the bestselling John le Carré novel and from the Academy Awardnominated director of “City of God.” In a remote area of Northern Kenya, activist Tessa Quayle (Rachel Weisz) is found brutally murdered. Tessa’s companion, a doctor, appears to have fled the scene, and the evidence points to a crime of passion. Members of the British High Commission in Nairobi assume that Tessa’s widower, their mild-mannered and unambitious colleague Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), will leave the matter to them. They could not be more wrong. Haunted by remorse and jarred by rumors of his late wife’s infidelities, Quayle surprises everyone by embarking on a personal odyssey that will take him across three continents. Using his privileged access to diplomatic secrets, he will risk his own life, stopping at nothing to uncover and expose the truth - a conspiracy more far-reaching and deadly than Quayle could ever have imagined. 17 Utila East Wind January 2006 BACKPACKING Name: Olivier Lallemant Occupation: concert pianist Nationality: British Three months of travelling down from Mexico and Guatemala and I have finally discovered a perfect place that is really love. What drew me to this little know corner of the Caribbean paradise was the promise of inexpensive diving in warm tropical waters, coupled with impossible hot but incredibly beautiful weather. It might be the cold and rainy season now but have you been to Britain? Another reason was the chance to pull up a chair and take a break from speaking and learning Spanish (though sometimes it is easier to understand than the local English is). I am also here to meet laid back people (a Utilian all day breakfast actually does take all day), have lots of fun, and of course, make the most of my experiences. All three items on this list can be duly crossed out. So would you believe me if I told you I wanted to leave? Don’t, I’d be lying. I have met several poor souls who are still imprisoned on this island hideaway years after popping by for just a “flying visit”. Well, I have been here a fair few weeks but if the hyads, the Utilian water sprites, want to restrain me a little while longer, I have decided. I won’t complain. Any excuse is too good to refuse. If you want to find out who’s been practicing the piano all day and night in the Methodist church recently, come and listen to a piano concert. I’ll be giving in the next (well, time doesn’t really exist here…) Viva Utila! Keeping Utila Clean The nocturnal raids on garbage bins by dogs has finally been put to bed by a simlpe and effective plan. The municipalities idea to stake and tether the bins has immediately solved the problem of early morning, garbage strewn streets. Jack Cooper, Alex Reyes and Abran Dunes have worked hard to complete the centre of town and Cola Mico and Maimy Lane will be finished in the next couple of weeks. HOWEVER, this is of little help if people don’t USE the garbage cans provided! Please help to keep the streets of Utila clean!! The Utila East Wind has had many request to write an opinions page about The Utila Princess. So if you would like to voice our opinion let us know! [email protected] Tel: 355-4463 Beautiful girls celebrate Bryannas birthday Domino domination Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Spend time with friends and relatives. You have taken on guru-like status at the moment and seem to know just what to say to make people feel better. Live for the moment and stop worrying about tomorrow. It might never come. (sorry!) QUIZ Name the silver Spanish coins that became the comon coin for pirates? ¿Como se llama la moneda de plata Español que era la moneda común de las piratas? Gemini May 21 - June 21 This is a good time to deal with something that has been bothering you for a long time. Recognise the things or people that have been working against you and face them. Be calculating for a change. Do things that make you happy. Apply your spirit to the nice things in life. Stop working so hard. ¿Que sigue 1 - 2 - 5 - 14 - 41 - X? Who was the Australian Open 2005 women champion? ¿Quien fue la ganadora del Australian Open 2005? Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 This is a time for self-improvement. You need work. You will make a special connection with someone whilst travelling. Be ready to receive a lot of attention – something that is second nature to you. Vegetable. Introduced by Columbus, 95 % water, little nutricional value and the inside can be 20 degrees cooler than the outside? Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 You’ve been worrying about a change that may happen for a long time now. Don’t. Leap and the net will appear. ¿Vegetal. Introducido por C. Colón, es 95 % de agua, tiene poco valor nutritiva y por dentro puede ser 20 grados mas fria que por fuera? Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 You will learn something that helps you decide what to do with your future. Listen to what people are trying to tell you. I said listen. Stop talking. Largest country in the world in terms of population starting with the L? Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Emotional matters could kick off today if you face what’s bothering you. Probably best to keep a low profile. Jan 20 - Feb 18 Don’t aggravate someone who could influence your future. Make a concerted effort to stay on their good-side. The start of the year hasn’t been easy for you but you will look back in a few months and be thankful for what you have been through. It’s all part of life’s rich tapestry. Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 This is an active time for you. Invite friends round, re-decorate or take a trip. Watch people’s body language and listen to their words. Unspoken messages are the most important form of communication. Why do you think animals look so happy? 6 7 2 ¿El país más grande (en populación) que empieza con la L? Solution Crossword December O Z O N E O S I M A C B L L K K I B E Y E L L I U N E L P C E G A L A G R R A L L I P S E L O O R E D L E S G A S E S T E L T S T I M E D I S P O O R E P S E S M E D I A T E G S C L U E A I R E S O U I F L H R E H L G C M O V I A P B S A T A R C N A A L V S 4 2 2 8 3 6 8 4 5 1 3 9 5 What comes next 1 - 2 - 5 - 14 - 41 - X? Leo July 23 - Aug 22 Try to keep everything in the open. If you aren’t sure how someone is feeling then ask them and make sure you talk about your feelings too. You are like a sponge at the moment so read, listen and learn and who knows you may become a rocket scientist. Aquarius 8 6 ¿Cual cantante famoso fue nombrado cabellero este año ? June 22 - July 22 Stop letting people take you for granted. You may end up being alone but it’s better than not being appreciated. Give away what you don’t need and you may receive what you have always wanted. Dec 22 - Jan 19 Don’t trust other people to do your business for you. Stay on top of things. You don’t have the luxury to take things slowly at the moment. Take the dramatic approach. Pretend you’re pulling off a band-aid. Enter the numbers 1 - 9 in the blank squares in such a way that each row, column and smaller square contains the numbers 1- 9. Which famous singer has been knighted this year? Cancer Capricorn SUDOKU What is the name of the school on the municipal dock? ¿Cual es el nombre de la escuela en el muelle? PUZZLES Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Prepare for the un-expected and don’t let it knock you back.Like any comedian will tell you - timing is everything. Choose your moment and you can have whatever you want. 1.Miss Phyla/Utila Private School , 2. Pieces of eight, 3. Tom Jones 4. 122 5. Serena Williams 6. Cucmber 7.Laos HOROSCOPES 18 Utila East Wind January 2006 A Y S 5 7 2 9 1 3 1 8 7 2 9 4 Jokes Walking through Chinatown, a tourist is fascinated with all the Chinese restaurants, shops, signs and banners. He turns a corner and sees a building with the sign, “Hans Olaffsen’s Laundry.” “Hans Olaffsen?”, he muses. “How in hell does that fit in here?” So he walks into the shop and sees an old Chinese gentleman behind the counter. The tourist asks, “How did this place get a name like ‘Hans Olaffsen’s Laundry?’” The old man answers, “Is name of owner.” The tourist asks, “Well, who and where is the owner?” “Me...is right here,” replies the old man. “You? How did you ever get a name like Hans Olaffsen?” “Is simple,” says the old man. “Many, many year ago when come to this country, was stand in line at Documentation Center. Man in front was big blonde Swede. Lady look at him and go, ‘What your name?’ He say,’Hans Olaffsen.’ Then she look at me and go, ‘What your name?’” “I say Sem Ting.” A doctor and a lawyer were talking at a party. Their conversation was constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asked the lawyer, “What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you’re out of the office?” “I give it to them,” replied the lawyer, “and then I send them a bill.” The doctor was shocked, but agreed to give it a try. The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepared the bills. When he went to place them in his mailbox, he found a bill from the lawyer. Waiting for the party... going to church new years bonfire Welcome back PARTY ON! watchnight service Happy New Year!! Graduaiton news years day fun Where is the par=ty? January 2006 Out & About 15