Utila East Wind. D e d i c a t e d t o U t i l a. Waterbabies. Patricks record breaking attempt

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1 N e w M o n t h l y N e w s p a p e r Issue no. 5 Bay Islands, Honduras D e d i c a t e d t o U t i l a September, 2005 BluePages Waterbabies Patricks record breaking attempt 10 treasure or trickery? By Gunter Kordovsky 10 & 11 Municipality Talks 3 Weather 3 Bar & Restaurant Guide 13 Dear Dr. John 14 Puzzles 14 Classifieds 17 Horoscopes 18 Sport 20 Let the Campaigns Roll Staff Local TV presenter Shelby McNab felt the first pressures of the upcoming election during a heated political discussion on local news show, HQTV on Thursday the 18th August. The debate was ignited by the broadcasting of a controversial video tape filmed by Mr. McNab in La Ceiba the day before. The tape saw several interviews with residents of barrio San Judas, San Jose, Las Canelas and La Azcona claiming that Richard Del Olmo and his assistant Andrina Muńoz had visited the neighbourhood in an effort to persuade people to transfer their votes to Utila. They alleged that free passages to the island, food and accommodation would be provided on the day before the election in exchange for their voting for Mr. Del Olmo. We were approached and offered a free trip Utila with food and accommodation in exchange for voting there said one of the men interviewed. I don t know how many document transfers were made, I wouldn t do it, it s illegal said Sonia Tosta de Munoz, Voter Registrar, who claims to have National Canditate been asked by Mr. Del Olmo to carry out the transfers. Richard Del Olmo, candidate for Mayor, denies all allegations of illegally transferring votes. Transfers have been made, but all within the restrictions of the law, he said. The transfer of votes is not illegal however applicants must have resided in the area in which they intend to vote for at least six months. Previously, voters needed a card from the municipality to make a transfer. Some people had troubles getting the card so I complained and they stopped this system, said Mr. Del Olmo. There is no law that can stop a Liberal Candidate Honduran to vote. he said. The video received mixed responses from the community with many callers phoning in to express their views. Some were outraged while others believed the tape to be a setup also claiming that Mr. McNab was biased towards the Liberal Party. The issue is, is it right for La Ceiba residents to decide who our Mayor is, not which party am I voting for said Mr. McNab during the heated discussions. The following evening Mayor Alton Cooper invited reporters from the National Press to discuss the situation. Its not about parties, its about the correct way of doing things said Mayor Cooper. The town needs a big explanation said Mr. Cesar Agusto. Expect increasing political activity as election day, 27th November, draws closer and parties are out canvassing for votes. El presentador de television Shelby McNab sintio las primeras presiones del elecion venidera durante una discusion politica aireada en las noticias locales de television, HQ el jueves 18 de augosto. El debate fue en iniciado por una transmision de un video controversial fimado por el senor Mc- Nab en la Ceiba el dia anterior. En el video se observaban varias entrevistas con residentes de barrios San Judas, San Jose, Las Canelas y La Azcona que reclamaban que Richard Del Olmo y su asisente Adrina Muńoz habian visitado la colonia en un esfuerzo para que la gente trans- Cont. pg. 2 Fish Poisoning Staff A Japanese couple contracted ciguatera fish poisoning while holidaying on Utila in mid August. The woman was taken seriously ill, suffering from numbness of the legs, severe diarrhoea and dangerously low pulse and blood pressure. It was pretty bad, she nearly died, said Dr. John who treated the patient. The couple had eaten barracuda followed by fish soup the next day. He threw up, probably getting rid of the toxins whereas her condition just deteriorated, said Dr. John. He warns that August and September bring increased risk of contracting Ciguatera fish poisoning and people should be careful. It is not possible to tell by observation whether a fish is affected by this toxin. The only way to avoid getting sick is not to eat big reef fish at this time of the year said Dr. John. The toxin that causes ciguatera accumulates in the flesh of large predato- Will New Orleans ever be the same again? atrina makes landfall at Gulfport. An oil rig crashes into a bridge. Survivors shelter in the Superdome In one area Gas prices increased from $2.50 to $6 from lack of aid and poor Survivors in shelters die inds reached 155mph. overnight. sanitation. 7 I spent seven months in Iraq Local Marine tells his story 6

2 2 September, 2005 September, NEWSINBRIEF arnival Cash oad Accident ing for Scuba rmed with guitars and interestng voices, two tourist boys ook up position outside the ew building at the dock and set bout earning themselves enough oney for a diving course. he duo, strapped for cash and ager to get their open water cerificates, strummed away merrily o bewildered passers by. ith a sign that read Help us et a scuba course, Please donate. hank two hope not to be strugling artists. So far the Utila Carnival 2005 has raised a grand total of Lps. 43, 000. The committee is still awaiting money from Caribbean Sea Foods to bump up the total. The funds this year will provide a much needed bodega for staff at the new Health Centre. Carnival logo designed by Fernando Bodden n American tourist, 56, sustained serious head injuries when his bike ollided with a motorcycle on August 30th. he accident happened on the road to the new airport where the paient was rushed immediately to the new Health Centre for emergency are. ithin hours he was flown to La Ceiba for further treatment accompaied by his wife. r. John attended to the patient who had already lost a lot of blood hrough the large, open wound on his forehead as well as dislocating is right middle finger. tilians Shine at Miss Honduras ongratulations to Utilian beauty, Flor Gabourel, for making it through o the finals of Miss Honduras rowned Miss Utila at this years carnival celebrations, Ms. Gabourel ill compete alongside contestants from all over the country in a cermony held in La Ceiba on October 3rd. oining her will be part-utilian stunner Lissa Saenz, daughter of Utilian lan Viera and current Miss Cacao. ew Door for Community Clinic The wall at Utila community Clinic has been knocked through to create a new door. The new door provides easy access from the street and is large enough for stretchers to fit in. Its much easier now in an emergency. The patients can come traight in on a stretcher saving valuable time. Said Dr. John McVay. et Fit for Christmas itness fanatics on the island can look forward to the opening of a brand ew Gym, offering a full range of exercise machines and free weights. cean Fitness, the brainchild of Barbara Kempt and Andy Philips, will e housed in a purpose built centre under construction in Sandy Bay. here will also be a health bar serving juices and salads and a retail shop elling vitamins and supplements. homas Wilkinson Found or those of you who were aware of the disappearance of Thomas ilkinson, 19, his worried mother has been in contact from the UK to ay that she has finally located her son, safe and sound and on his way o Copan. rs. Wilkinson raised the alarm when she failed to hear from her son or several days after he left a message saying that he was out of funds. he would like to thank all of the kind Utilians for their support and the oung American who gave him some money. He was stranded on Utila for two days, he wished it was longer! he said Cont. pg 1 fieran sus votos de Utila. Ellos alegaban que pasajes gratis hacia la isla y comida y estadia iban a hacer proveidos el dia antes de la eleccion a cambio de su voto por el Sr. Del Olmo. Se nos accercaron y ofrecieron un viaje gratis a Utila por comida y estadia en la isla a cambio de votar por ellos, dijo un hombre de La Ceiba. No se cuantos documentos fueron transferidos, yo no lo haria, es ilegal, dijo Sonia Tosta de Munoz, del registro local de votantes, quien reclama haber sido indicada de hacer las transferencias por el Sr Del Olmo. Richard Del Olmo, candidato para alcalde, niega toda las acusaciones de transferencias de votos. El alega,las transferencias se han hecho, pero bajo toda la restricciones de la ley. La transferencia de votos no es illegal pero a pesar de esto tienen que haber residido en donde queran votar por lo menos seis meses. Previamente, los votantes necesitaban una tarjeta de la municipalidad para hacer las transferencias. Algunas personas tuvieron problemas al obtener la tarjeta so yo reclame y ellos pararon el sistema el dijo. No hay voto que puede parar Founded 1st April 2005 Issue no. 5 Utila Bay Islands Honduras Central America (504) utilaeastwind@gmail.com LOUISE POWELL TARA NOBLE-SINGH Editors EDITH, PERCY, NAOMI, RICARDO, PRECIOUS & MUM, BONNY, DANIELLA Translaters SPECIAL THANKS TO THE UTILAEASTWIND TEAM Katja, Edith, Rahul, Sharon, Remi, Gunter, Guillermo THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT Dr.. John, Barbara, Glynn Peterson, Mark Smith, Monica, Ronnie Ramon, Steve Dankerwich PRINTED BY La Prensa San Pedro Sula To make the news If you think its news call us on To place your ad For adverts and advice on free classifieds call 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. is available to view on-line at un Hondureno para votar. El video ha recibido respuestas encontradas por la comunidad, con muchas llamadas hechas para expresar sus puntos de vista. La situacion es, esta bien que los residents de La Ceiba decidan quien es nuestro alcalden no por que partido estoy votando dijo el Sr. McNab durante estas discusiones controvertidas. La siguiente noche el alcalde Alton Cooper invito a reporteros de la prensa nacional a discutir la situacion. Algunos estaban escandalizados mientras los otros pensaban que el video habia sido fabricaba el cual tambien reclamaba que el Sr. McNab se inclinaba hace el partido Liberal. No es acerca de los partidos, es acerca de la manera correcta de hacer las cosas, dijo el alcalde Cooper. El pueblo necesita una gran explicaciondijo Sr. Cesar Agusto. En respuesta a la acusaciones Richard Del Olmo aparecio en HQ la noche del trienta de agosto para hablar acerca de estas. Cualquier persona que esta en esta lista de votantes tiene que ser permitido votar. Esperen un aumento de actividad conforme se acerca el dia de UPCO Update Staff Utilians were left frustrated at the beginning of August when UP- CO s payment software came to a standstill. A malfunctioning switch meant that islanders were unable to purchase prepaid electricity at the BGA bank from 10th to the 13th of August. We are in the process of having TTI manage the computers, back-ups and maintenance so this doesn t happen again. Said Ricardo De Flores, UPCO General Manager. This is not the only problem facing the company, worldwide fuel prices are soaring, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and they are feeling increasing pressure to raise prices. The rates were frozen in April in response to community anger at the escalating cost of electricity since UPCO took control of the islands power generation in May We are having a meeting with the bank and shareholders on September 10th to discuss the problem. We just cannot afford to maintain the price freeze. Said Mr. De Flores. Nosotros Utileños fuimos frustrados al principio de Agosto cuando el pago de UPCO fue a un cierto precio. Era imposible comprar electricidad en el banco BGA del 10 a 13 de Agosto. Estamos en proceso de tener Tropico Telephone a Internet (TTI) para el mantenimiento de las computadoras para que esto no vuelve apasar, dijo Ricardo De Flores, Gerente de UPCO. Este no es el unico problema la compania tiene que enfrentar, el mundo entero el precio del diesel va subiendo especialmente despues del huracan Katrina. Los precios fueron congeladas en Abril para ver si la comunidad podian ver el costo de la luz podia tomar control de las islas en Mayo Estamos teniendo una reunìon el 10 de Septiembre del presente ańo con los contrapartes dueńos de la compania y el banco para discutir el problema. No podemos pagar el costo de mantenimiento, dijo Sr. De Flores. Weather Outlook September is one of the hottest months of the year on Utila, try to avoid the sun and drink plenty of water to keep hydrated. It is still hurricane season, experts predict a record year for storm activity, so be prepared for bad weather. Average August temp 89ºF / 32ºC August ten year high 94ºF / 34ºC Average August rainfall 5in. / 13cm August ten year high 12in. / 30cm Sunrise Sunset Water temp 84ºF / 29ºC September Bug Warning September is the worst time of the year for mosquitos and sandflies. Take precausions against the biting critters, especially considering present levels of Dengue fever in the area. Use a good repellent and if you can handle the heat try to cover up with long clothes. Moons 3rd Sept. 18th Sept. 11th Sept. 25th Sept. The tropics are only going to get busier as we enter the peak of the season, this may well be one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, and will be the ninth above-normal Atlantic hurricane season in the last eleven years. Brig. Gen David Johnson, Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration MUNICIPALITY TALKS Like all of you I have been following the developments of Hurricane Katrina and my thoughts are with those who have friends and family in the affected areas. This month I would like to congratulate the new municipal police force for their continued hard work, their nightly patrols have made an enormous impact on crime levels. Since the introduction of the force there have barely been reports of break-ins, tourist harassments or any other petty crimes on the island. I would also like to publicly thank Troy Bodden and the US army core for all their help this month. As you know August the 27th marked the official start of campaigning ahead of November s elections, despite these preparations however municipal work continues as usual. Utila s community clinic has had a new larger door constructed to allow patients to enter the building faster and more safely in an emergency. New fans, lighting and wiring have also been installed. We have constructed a new road to Rocky Point for the new desalination plants. This was made possible by the generous assistance of Troy Bodden who provided the heavy machinery and materials for the project. Road works continue in the center of town, I hope you are pleased with the progress that has already been made and continue to be as patient as you have been. I am sure you have noticed that the water pressure on the island has greatly improved. This is due to the work carried out by the US army core on the main town wells at the baseball field. Remember I am always available to discuss any concerns. Please feel free to come and see me with any questions or suggestions and I hope you all enjoy the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Your Mayor, Alton Cooper MAYOR ALTON COOPER Como todos ustedes, estado viendo lo sucedido del huracán katrina y mis pensamientos es para aquellos que tienen sus i familiares en el lugar afectado Este mes me gustaría felicitar al la policía municipal por su trabajo i por las horas nocturnas han hecho un enorme impacto en los niveles criminales.desde su introducción de ellos a sido pocos lo caso de de introducción en lo que es viviendas maltratos a lo turistas u otros crímenes en la isla. También me gustaría dar la gracias al señor Troy Bodden i los agentes de US army por todo su colaboración este mes. Como ustedes saben el 27 de agosto como día de comienzo de las campañas electorales seguido de noviembre estas preparaciones como la municipalidad sigue su labor normal. Utila comunity clinic,ha sido construida una puerta para permitir que los pacientes puedan ingresar al edificio con rapidez i mucho mas seguro en alguna emergencia también nuevos abanicos i conexiones de alambrado han sido instalados. Hemos construido también una nueva carretera a rocky point para la nueva planta desilisadora esto fue construido por el generoso Troy Bodden que hizo la entrega de las maquinarias y materiales para el proyecto. Trabajo ha sido continuado el las calles del centro del pueblo esperamos que estén satisfechos con el avanzamiento que hemos hecho continuaremos i esperamos su paciencia así como han hecho. Estoy seguro que han notado la presión en el agua potable esa fue la tarea con la cual esta ayudando los agentes del US army pues en el campote football. Recuerden que siempre estoy disponible para discutir cualquier comentario, por favor sentase libres de venir haberme con cualquier pregunta o sugerencia i espero que todos ustedes disfruten de el día de la independencia. Quotesof themonth I want to break the youngest Honduran waterskiing record, I had a baby in mind but the parents didn t want to set her free Up in Britain, I think that s in England. Patrick Flynn, owner of Patricks Watersports Shelby McNab on HQTV I m the only man in city hall who s been there for 16 years and actually moved. Ronnie Ramon on his involvement in Island politics I don t know but I think it s going to be a lot President Bush when asked how many were killed by Katrina I told my friends I was crazy, but I m not that crazy Local boy Arthur Bush (US Marine), when asked if he considered joining the Honduran army.

3 4 September, 2005 September, ont. pg 1 ry reef fishes, particularly barracuda. The disease causes severe neurological symptoms including weakness, temperature sensation changes, pain and numbness in the extremities, often accompanied by diarrhoea, vomiting and cardiovascular problems. You usually get sick about four hours after eating bad fish and it may last weeks or months, said Dr. John. There is currently no cure, treatment is specific to the symptoms the patient experiences. It is important sufferers seek medical help immediately, prompt treatment is very important said Dr. John. The toxin is produced by microalgae Gambierdiscus toxicus that can grow practically anywhere on the reef. Herbivores ingest the toxin first, they then get eaten by larger fishes who accumulate the toxins over a lifespan in their flesh. The higher the fish is in the food chain the higher the concentration of toxins. Stick to small or pelagic fish, they are safe. said Dr. Jacobs, Guatemala. Una pareja japonesa contrajo ciguatera por pez envenenado en medio de Agosto. La mujer setuvo gravemente enferma, sufriendo del no sentir las piernas, diarrea severa, bajo pulso y baja presion sanguinea. Fue muy mal, estuvo a punto de morirse, dijo Dr. John quien trató a la paciente. La pareja habia comida barracuda y sopa de pescado el dia siguiente. El vomit ó, probalemente sacando las toxicas, mientras que la condición de ella solo deterioró, dijo Dr.. John. El advierte que agosto y septiembre trae alto riesgo de contraer ciguatera y deberia tomar precaucion. No es possible saber si el pez esta afectado por este toxico a plena vista. Lo unico manera de evitar enfermarse es no comer pescados grandes en este periodo. Sin herir al, los herbivoros ingieren el toxico primero luego son comidos se acumula en la piel del pez. Entre mas alto este el pez en la cadena mas alta la concentracion del tóxica. Limitese a pescados pequeña o de profundidad, ellos son buenos. dijo Dr. Jacobs Sunjam 2005 Mr. G One more time the infamous party took place at Water Caye on August 6th. After many days of rain the skies cleared up, there is a God for us! Said somebody on the dance floor. The people flooded Utila from a week before, lots of them from El Salvador where they were having a two-week holiday. This year there was no party boat and the partygoers had to find their way across the sea arranging with one of many fishermen. As a result many got stuck at the dock overnight since the weather turned rough in the afternoon and captains decided to go back home with their pockets full. The ones who made it to the tropical paradise were not disappointed. This year the organizers provided private security guards and first class toilets with lights! The music started from midday and as the sunset settled in, last year s DJ s Chaser, Jim Damato, Lu Maya and Balto opened the dance floor to the 600 or so fanatics of the House and Techno music. This year only the ones that really like to party came to the Caye said Luis Maier, mastermind of the Sunjam Party. Around the sandy main stage there was a fully stocked bar and Partygoers enjoy Water Caye at SunJam 2005 a couple of food stands. The troop of firedancers gathered once again this year to kick possessed dancers out of their mind with their rhythmic display of the fourth element. As the dance floor turned hot after midnight the rest of the guests showed up, Rafael 3, Erik Prestinary and Mickey Franco made it clear that Central America can produce world class DJ s. Along with them a bunch of partygoers that finally made it after spending the night in Utila jumped in hungry for party and fun. Around 10am the music faded away leaving the dancers no choice but to sit down after more than 15 hours of magic, love and pure party pleasure. Details and images of this and more events available at www. sunjamutila.com Una vez más la famosa fiesta se celebró en Water Caye el 6 de agosto. Después de varios días de lluvia los cielos se limpiaron, Hay un Dios para nosotros! Dijo alguien en la pista de baile. La gente inundó Utila desde una semana antes, muchos desde El Salvador donde tenían 2 semanas de vacaciones. Este año no hubo Party Boat y los asistentes tuvieron que arreglárselas para cruzar el mar con alguno de los pescadores. Como resultado muchos quedaron varados en el muelle principal cuando el tiempo se puso bravo al atardecer y los capitanes decidieron irse a casa con los bolsillos llenos. Los que finalmente llegaron al paraíso tropical no se desilusionaron. Este año los organizadores proveyeron guardias de seguridad privados y baños de lujo con luces! La música comenzó al mediodía y cayendo el atardecer los DJ s del año anterior Chaser, Jim Damato, Lu Maya y Balto abrieron la pista de baile a los 600 o más fanáticos del House y el Techno, este año sólo los que les gusta realmente la fiesta vinieron al cayo dijo Luis Maier, cerebro de la fiesta Sunjam. Alrededor de la arena principal hubo un bar bien provisto y un par de puestos de comida. La compañía de bailarines de fuego se reunió una vez más este año para sacar fuera de sí a los poseídos danzantes con su dominio rítmico del cuarto elemento. Cuando el piso de baile ya estaba caliente después de medianoche, el resto de los invitados hizo su aparición, Rafael 3, Erik Prestinary y Mickey Franco dejaron claro que Centroamérica puede producir DJ s de clase mundial. Junto a ellos un montón de asistentes a la fiesta llegaron finalmente después de pasar la noche en Utila, sedientos de fiesta y diversión. Alrededor de las 10 am la música de desvaneció dejando a los danzantes sin más opción que sentarse después de 15 horas de magia, amor y puro placer de fiesta. Detalles e imágenes de este y otros eventos disponibles en Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I wanted to thank the new municipal police for the great job they are doing. As the manager of a bar I feel much more secure since they have started working. They really come in to check at least three times a night, they re very friendly and they never intimidate anyone. They look out for both the tourists and the Utilians. Since they started I haven t heard of any break-ins or fights. They came to me and asked to swap numbers just in case of any emergency, its very reassuring to know I can call them anytime if I needed them. Keep up the good work guys! Monica Godoy, Tranquila Bar. Querida Joven Madre Utilena: Al igual que tu yo tambien soy asiduo lector de. Es para mi motivo de satisfaccion, leer en este medio que nuestros jovenes expresen su preocupacion a los problemas que nos aquejan, en particular al articulo publicado en este medio en el mes de Julio, referente al problema de <<LAS DROGAS.>> Me veo en la obligacion de contestarle al respecto. Antes de todo querida joven quiero decirte que tu voto no solo es un simple voto, este viente y siete de noviembre tenes el poder de elegir a las personas correctas para dirigir y administrar los destinos de tu comunidad; por esta razon tu voto es muy importante para el grupo de hombres y mujeres que formamos parte de la futuro corporacion municipal y del proyecto a futuro para Honduras que nuestro futuro presidente don PORFIRIO LOBO SOSA <<PEPE LOBO>> propone. <<LAS DROGAS>> son un flagelo que nos concierne a todos; Quiero decirle, no como probesa de campana ni como demagogia, sino como responsabilidad de caudation y padre de familia compromised con mis hijos y con los hijos de UTILA, que vamos a luchar contra este flagelo. EN UTILA NECESITAMOS MAS HOMBRES Y MUJERES <<VA- LIENTES>>, que amen a su pueblo sin intereses mesquinos, que no solo piensen en si mismos pero que nos comprometamos con nuetra juventud; Las consecuencias del abuso de las drogas es TERRIBLE. Nuestros jovenes que son adictos al consumo de las drogas, SON VIC- TIMAS y merecen ser reabilitados, dandles otra oportunidad para que se puedan reincorporase en la vida social de nuestra comunidad. Primero miremos que les overcomes a estos jovenes; Que tal si trabajamos juntos y overcomes mejores opportunities en education, infraestructura deportiva para que puedan esparcir sus momentos libres, Fuentes de trabajo, donde puedan desarrollar sus aspiraciones personales. NUESTRA ENEMIGOS SON: Quienes envenenan el cuerpo y mente de nuestros nines, ninas, adolecentes y asta adultos. Para los criminals que Traficant con la vida y tranquilidad de nuestra bella UTILA, pedimos todo el peso de la ley; Para los que Traficant con drogas les decimos que en UTILA no soy bien venidos, que somos mas las personas honestas que queremos lo major para nuestra isla, les decimos que DIOS esta con nosotros. GRACIAS JOVEN MADRE UTILE- NA por tu interes y preocupacion, te invito a que me visites en mi casa o en mi officinal, junto con mi esposa nos dara mucho gusto poder escuchar tus ideas al en mi casa o en mi officinal, junto con mi esposa nos dara mucho gusto poder escuchar tus ideas al respecto. DIOS BENDIGA A UTILA. ATENTAMENTE JORGE RICARDO DEL OLMO M. CANDIDATO A ALCALDE DE UTILA Dear Utilian young Mother The same as you I am a keen reader of. It is for me a satisfaction to read in this paper that our youngsters express the worries that concern us in particular the article published in July concerning the problem of DRUGS. I feel obliged to answer to this issue Before I start I would like to tell you that your vote is not a simple vote, this 27th of November you have the chance to choose the correct people to administrate the destiny of your community: for this reason your vote is very important for those of us who will form the future municipal corporation and the future project for Honduras that our future president PORFIRIO LOBO SOSA <<PEPE LOBO>> proposes. Drugs are a pain that afflicts us all: I want to tell you not as a campaign promise,but as a citizen and a father with a compromise to my sons and those of Utila that we are going to fight against it. IN UTILA WE NEED CORAGEOUS MEN AND WOMEN, that love their community without bad intentions, that not only think about themselves but have a compromise with our youth. The consequences of drug abuse are TERRIBLE. Our youngsters that consume drugs are VICTIMS and they deserve to be rehabilitated, give them another opportunity to join our community. First lets look at what these young people need: What about working together to get better opportunities in education, sports infrastructure where they can enjoy their free time, work where they an develop their personal careers. OUR ENEMIES ARE: those who poison our boys, girls and even adults. For the criminals that sell drugs and those who go against our beautiful UTILA we ask for all the weight of the law; To those who sell drugs we tell them that they are not welcome in Utila, that we are more honest people who want the best for our island, we tell them that God is with us. Thank you young Utilian mother for your interest and worries, I invite you to visit me at my house or office, together with my wife we would be delighted to listen to your ideas. GOD BLESS UTILA SINCERELY JORGE RICARDO DEL OLMO M. CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR Got something to say? Then we want to hear it. To submit letters or suggestions contact Tara or Louise on or utilaeastwind@gmail.com. Miss Nora Obituary In loving memory of the late Nora Geneta Coburn born Utila, August 26, 1926 died August 13, 2005 at the age of 78 years old 11 months and 13 days. She was born to Rosalin and Victor Coburn and marries to the late Mr. Briton Ramon. She leaves to mourn 8 children 1.Julia Ramon 2.Chancey Lee Ramon 3.Victorine Stubbs 4.Edward Ramon 5.Dorothy Ramon 6.Marjorie Ramon 7.Shirley Ramon 8.Fredrick Ramon 15 Grand Children and 6 Great Grand Children. Brothers and Sister Rodean Coburn Trilby Ramon Hennecott Coburn Winston and Eldridge Coburn (nephrews raised as her brothers) Nora Ramon was a well known person of this little island, she was a midwife for most of her life, she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. WE LOVE HER BUT GOD LOVES HER BEST Mamu we will always miss you and daddy but we all know that from heaven you will both continue to take care of us. NOTICENOTICIA TO ALL BUSINESSESS AND RESIDENTS OF UTILA WITH AN INTER- EST IN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TOURISM The dive operators association UDSEC has taken the initiative in temporarily funding the much needed Utila Municipal police force. This step is necessary in order to protect the safety and well being of Utilas residents, tourists and commercial businesses. In order to maintain this police force we are asking for financial contributions from all concerned. Your help and cooperation in making Utila a safe secure and popular destination is greatly appreciated. For your contributions please visit the Utila Hyperbaric Chamber or Deep Blue Divers. For more information or if you would like your contribution to be collected please call Wesley Cooper on UDSEC A TODOS LOS NEGO- CIAO Y RESIDENTES DE UTILA INTERESADOS EN LA SEGURIDAD PUB- LICA Y EL TURISMO La asociacion de operadores de buceo UDSEC ha tomado la iniciative de financiar temporalmente la muy necesitada fuerza policial municipal. Este paso es necesario para proteger la seguridad y bienestar de todos los residentes, turistas y negocios en Utila. Para poder mantener esta fuerza policial estamos solicitando ayuda economica de todas las personas a quien les concierne. Su ayuda en hacer de Utila una isla segura y un destino popular es muy apreciada para sus contribuciones por favor acudan a la Camara Hiperbarica de Utila o a Deep Blue Divers. Para mas informacion o si desean que recojamos su contribucion por favor llamen al Señor Wesley Cooper al UDSEC

4 6 September, 2005 September, ews from the Front Line tilian Arthur Bush, 24, recently returned for three weeks leave from raq where he has been servng for seven months as a US arine. spoke o him about his experiences. ow did you feel when you ound out you were going to raq? ervous. They showed us vidos of guys getting killed and beeaded, to let us know what we ere going up against. hat kind of training were ou given to prepare you? e had desert training in Caliornia involving a lot of different anges and obstacles. They teach ou how to talk to people, deal ith terrorists, how to go into ouses in hostile areas, and how o get them before they get you. e learnt about the culture, what ou can and cant do like saluting r saying hi with the left hand, or howing the bottom of your feet r shoes. We have to show that e are respecting their culture oo ḣat kind of reception did ou receive? ome of the people were real appy to see us, kids, some feales. The males are hard to get n side because they don t trust nyone, just their own people. hey ve been through so much ith the former leader Sadam hey think we re coming to do he same thing he did. But once hey realize we re there for them, o give them their country back nd just make sure they can hanle it on their own. hat are your feelings about he war and have they changed uring your service in Iraq? didn t really think about it Beat the Bugs andfly attack Staff much. It s hard to answer cause we re doing what we re doing for their good, for the people that want it over there and also for the people that need it over here. It s a slow process but it s working. What did you do in typical day? Patrolling the streets, searching for anything out of the ordinary. We had a lot of issues with bombs on the road, people trying to shoot at us, we re basically trying to find the bad guys and stop them before they get a chance to plant bombs. Some days were better than other days. What was your most traumatic experience? Me and my squad, ten of us, were out on the streets looking for bombers (we have a list of suspects). They had a car bomb planted ready for us and we were heading back to our car when they set it off. Luckily nobody got killed that day, but almost everybody got some type of injury. That was traumatic, as close as I came to death. I got scars on my back, burns. I ve got the video too we got on their website. You see the Iraqis record everything they do and put it on their website to brag about it. Do you know of any other Utilians there? I have a cousin who s a marine also, he s going back this month for his second term, I m back in February. How do you feel about going back? I kind of don t want to go, but I need to go and make sure it gets done. I probably wont go back to Iraq ever again after that though. How did you get along with your fellow soldiers and superiors? he familiar sound of slapping skin echoed across the island last onth as the still air brought ith it an onslaught of blood ucking sandflies. he high temperatures seen in ugust provided ideal breedng conditions for the little ritters who are planning their ttack for the month of September. So how do you beat the bugs? A thick layer of baby oil to drown the flies when they land on your skin is a safe bet, but perhaps a little gross. Deet is another fairly reliable option but it should be taken into consideration that it s a carcinogenic substance and repeated application is not advised. Camphor oil is a natural alternative, strong smelling but certainly less harmful. And if you still get bitten treat the itching with a smearing of tiger balm and easier said than done, don t scratch! El familiar sonido de palmadas en la piel en toda la isla este ultimo mes, sigue siendo lo usual ante la imparable ola de los indeseables sancudos y We get along great, you know you meet these people for the first time but theres no doubt in your mind that they would be there to save your life. And they liked me because I was always fixing stuff. How was the food? It sucked. MRE s, ready to eat meals. That s all we ate for the first two months, later on we started to get what they call hot meals, they weren t all that great though, just a little bit better. What did you do in your time off? Catch up on some much needed sleep. Some of the guys had dvd players and we would watch movies, listen to music, wrestle. Did you have much contact with your family? Twice a month we got to call home. What made you join the marines? The way I see it is, the US Marines are the best fighting force in the world, so why not join the best. Would you ever join the Honduran army? No. I told my friends I was crazy but not that crazy. Utileño, Arthur Bush regreso por tres semanas despues de haber servido en Iraq por siete meses como US Marine. Utila East Wind hablo con el sobre sus experiencias. Como te sentistes cuando te enterastes que te hibas para Iraq? Nervioso. Tuvimos que ver videos de la gente que fueron asesinados para poder enterarnos de como esta la situacion alla. Que tipo de entrenamiento les dieron para prepararse? jenjenes. La gran temperatura que se ha vivido en este mes de agosto, provee las condiciones ideales para que estas pequenas criaturas que planean alparecer tambien atacar en el mes de septiembre. Podriamos hacer algo para evitar esto?. Una gruesa capa de aceite de bebe para lograr atraparlos cuando ellos traten de llegar a su piel es una buena manera, pero un poco incomoda. Los repelentes es otra de las usuales maneras, pero tienen que tomar en consideracion de las sustancias toxicas y la aplicacion repetida no es advertida. El aceite de alcanfor, es una alternativa natural, con un fuerte aroma, pero menos danina que los otros metodos. Y si todavia persisten las picada, tratelas con el balsamo de tigre y de esa manera se aliviara la picazon, pero trate de no rascarse!!!. Tuvimnos entrenamiento de desierto en California involucrando varios niveles y obstaculos. Nos eneñan como hablar con la gente, tratar los terroristas, entrar a casas en areas hostiles y como agarar a ellos antes que nos agaren a nosotros. Aprendimos sobre la cultura; lo que se puede y no se puede hacer, como saludando con la mano izquierda, o ensañandop la parte de abajo de los pies o zapatos. Tenemos que enseñar que respetamos la cultura de ellos. Que tipo de recepcion resivistes? Alguna gente estaba feliz de vernos; niños y mujeres. Los homnres son mas duros porque no confian en nadie, solo ellos mismos. Has pasado tantos momentos dificiles con su ex-lider Sadam quen creen que venimos a hacer lo mismo. Espero que se den cuenta que estamos alli por ellos, para devolverles su pais cuando ellos esten listos para manejarlo solo. Cuales son tus sentimientos sobre la guerra; han cambiado durante tu servicio en Iraq? Realmente no lo habia pensado mucho, es dificil de contestar porque lo hacemos para el beneficio de la gente alla; para los que lo quieren alla y para los que lo necesitan aca. Es un proceso lento pero esta funcionando. Que hacias en dias calmadas? Patrullar las calles buscando cosas fuera de lo normal. Tuvimos varios problemas con explosivos en las calles, gente tratando de dispararnos. Basicamente tratamos de encontrar los terroristasantes que planten los explosivos. Algunos dias son mejores que otros. Cual fue la experiencia mas traumatica para ti? Diez compañeros incluyendome a mil, estuvimos buscando los terroristas {tenemos una lista de sospechosos}. Tuvieron un explosivo plantado para nosotros, estuvimos regresando a nuestro vehiculo cuando exploto. Por suerte nadie se murio ese dia, casi todos salimos heridos. Eso fue traumatico, leegue cerca a la muerte. Tengo las sicatrices en mi espalda y el video que publicaron en su Pagina Web. Los Iraquis filman todos los actos de terrorismo lo ponen en su Pagina Web como forma de bufar. Conoces de algun otro utileño alla? Tengo un primo que es un Marine tambien, este mes regresa para Iraq por segunda vez; yo regreso en Febrero. Como te sientes al saber que regresas? No tengo muchas ganas de volver, pero tengo que hacerlo para asegurarme que todo queda bien hecho. Posiblemente nunca regresare despues de eso. Como te llevastes con los soldados superiores? Nos llevamos muy bien, nos Arthur Bush on duty in Iraq Distribution Almost worldwide, Habitit Coastal lagoons, estuaries, mangrove swamps and tidal flats. Diet Vegetable fluids and nectar. Females suck blood. Size Adults mm. Description Long body with short legs, fold their wings over the abdomen at rest. Life cycle 3 10 weeks. Reproduction Lay between eggs in one batch, hatching within days. Human reaction Acute discomfort, irritation and itching. Greatest impact on tourists, local residents seem to build up immunity to biting. Sensitive people may weep serum or blister. Additional Information Female midges may attack humans in large numbers, dawn and dusk are the worst times, try to wear long clothing. SAND FLIESJEJENES conocemos alli por primera vez pero no hay duda ninguna que estarian alli para salvarte la vida. Les cai bien porque me la pasaba arreglando las cosas. Que tal estuvo la comida? Horrible, LPC listo para comer. Solo eso comimos los primeros dos meses, despues empezaron a darnos lo que llamaron comida caliente; no era tan bueno pero poquito mejor. Que hacias en tu tiempo libre? Trataba de dormir un poco ya que lo necesitaba. Algunos muchachos tenian DVD Player y veiamos peliculas, escuchabamos musica y jugabamos luchalibre. Que tan seguido podias contactar a tu familia? Podiamos llamar a casa dos veces al mes. Poque decidistes unirte a los Marines? Desde mi punto de vista los US Marines es el mejor fuerza de combate del mundo, entonces porque no unir con el mejor. Te unarias a las fuerzas de Honduras? No. Les deije a mis amogos que soy loco pero no tan loco.. Distribucion Casi en todo el mundo Criaderos: En costas de lagunas, manglares, suampos y terrenos humedos. Dieta Liquidos vegetales y nectares, por lo general son las hembras las que succionan sangre. Tamano Adultos mm Descripcion: Cuerpo largo, con extremidades cortas, alas extendidas sobre su abdomen y espalda. Ciclo de Vida De 3-10 semanas. Reproduccion Varia entre 30 a 100 huevos cada vez, tambien varia entre los dias. Reaccion Humana Molestias, irritacion y picazon, de gran impacto en turistas, residentes locales parecen crear cierta inmunidad a las picadas, las personas de piel sensible pueden desarrollar ampollas. Informacion Adicional Por lo general las hembras atacan a los humanos en su mayoria. En estas temporada se ha dado el mayor numero de apariciones, se recomienda estar lo mas cubierto posible. Katrina Causes Chaos Families struggle against the floods in New Orleans Staff Hurricane Katrina slammed into the US Gulf Coast on Monday the 29th of August claiming thousands of lives and leaving a path of severe flooding and destruction. Utilians were following events carefully as the New Orleans area has close ties with Utila and is home to many islanders. I have been watching the weather channel all day, my kids live just outside New Orleans and I m very worried for them said Utilian Lillian Henderson. A mandatory evacuation order was in place twenty-four hours before the storm hit, the majority of residents headed away from the danger zone to seek the safety of neighbouring states. The lines at the Gas stations were crazy, with people panicking and trying to push in said Charles Conner a Utilian who left New Orleans for Utila the day before Katrina hit. Many did not have the means to evacuate and were forced to ride out the storm in emergency shelters and hope for the best. It had been predicted that the eye of the storm would make landfall directly over New Orleans. The city is located 15ft below sea level and is surrounded by water, as a result such a direct hit would have been catastrophic. We are facing the storm that most of us have feared, this is a once in a lifetime event, Mayor Nagin said before the hurricane hit. Another weather front travelling south caused the storm to change direction just before landfall shifting the eye to the east with Harrison County in Mississippi bearing the brunt of the storm. The flooding is just everywhere... New Orleans, all through Mississippi and Alabama, said Michael Brown, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All those low-lying areas are just devastated. Thirty people are said to have died when a beach-front apartment complex collapsed in Biloxi, Mississippi. There were reports of bodies floating in the floodwaters of New Orleans. A huge rescue and recovery operation is now underway, President Bush cut short his holiday by two days to return to Washington and coordinate the rescue effort. Right now our priority is on saving lives and we are still in the midst of search and rescue operations, he said in an address to the nation. It is estimated that total damages will exceed $25 billion, making it the most expensive natural disaster ever for the US insurance industry. El hurocan Katrina pego duro costa golfo del estades unidos el Lunes 29 de Agosto. El huracan se quito 80 vidas y muchodestruccuon. Los Utilenose staba viendo la noticias todos los dias de New Orleans porque tienenen familia en New Orleans. Yo estuve viendo la noticias todo el dia porque mis hijos vive serea New Orleans y estoy muy preocupadoo. Dijo Lilian Henderson (Utilena) La nente tenia que evacuarse vienticuatro horas antes que pego Katrina La mayoria de residencia salieron de la zona de peligro, alestado mas cercuna. Las lineas del estacion de gasoline estaba llenos, la hente empujando dijo Charles Conner un Utilena el vino para Utlia de New Orleans el dia que pego Katrina. Habia muchas familias que no podia evacuarse y tenia que quedar casa de emergencia y horar para su vidas supestamente el ojo del hurraccan tenia que pergar New Orleans directamente. El cuidad esta localizado 15ft bajo nivel del agua y todo alrededor tiene agua. Si el ojo iva pegar directamente iva a ser un gran catostrope Estamos viendo la tormenta que vastante estaba evitando esto es un algo que no ocure todo to dia. Dijo alcalde Nagin antes que pogo el huracan avia otro tormente al sur, que var cambiar direccion antes que pega la tierra el ojo va para el este con cuidad Harrison en Mississippi. El agua esta en todo todos de New Orleans, Mississsippi y Alabama. Dijo Machael Brown director del Federal Emergency Management Agency Todos estos areas bajo nivel estan destruidos. Trienta personas se murio cuando lo apartamentos callo en Bilori y Misssisssippi. Estaba reportado de que habia cuerpos huertos flotando en la agues de New Orleans. Un gran rescata se empero. El Presidente Bush seregreso mas temprano del vacaciones dos dia antes regreso a Washington y cordino el rescata nuestro mission Ahorra es para salvar vides y toda via estamos buscando. Dijo el Presidente. Este estimada que el destrucion todas sera a 25 billioneshuciendo el mas destruccion natural en la industria del seguridad del estados unidos. Utilian Update Frank Feurtado, Utilian living in Beaumont, sent an to say that all Utilians in the affected areas are safe and accounted for. I have been in contact with most every one and they are scattered all over the country. he said. He reported that a large group of around fifty including the Hendersons, Hills, Zelayas and others are sheltering in the Methodist Church in Beaumont.

5 8 reviews&openings THE NAKED DINER TOP FIVE THIS MONTH The Tranquilla Tomato and cheese flatbread Lps. 40 A mini pizza! Good value. Portion sizes are BIG and you can mix and match your sides. Outdoor tables or bar setting. El Castillo Castillo Pan Lps. 182 The Pan is really, really good with a nice presentation. Atmospheric castle decoration but a bit too bright. Captain Jack s Lunch special Lps A good variety of comida typico. Cute venue in a quieter part of town. Try the donuts, they re yummy. La Cosita Pastelitos Lps. 12 Nice typical food, Everything is made fresh, worth waiting for but not good for those in a hurry. Great value, cheap cheap! Seven Seas Cheese Burger Lps. 40 A good old fashioned burger, quick and very cheap. Open during the day, a good option for lunch. New Kids on the Block The month of August saw three new businesses opening their doors to the public, here s the lowdown. Congo s is Utilas first liquor store! Tucked away on the ground floor of Brussards plaza it carries a variety of boozy treats. Owner Sonia Tosca, is open for business every day from 9am till 12pm and then 2pm to 12am. Next door you can find Island Videos offering an extensive selection of movies on VHS and DVD. Life long membership is available for just Lps. 200, one nights rental will set you back Lps. 55 for VHS and Lps. 60 for DVDs. Opening hours are between 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 8pm (9pm on Fridays and Saturadys, closed Sundays). The third new business is a souvenir shop stocking a large range of goods from all over Honduras including hammocks and rustic furniture. Located on the main road to Sandy Bay just before the clinic, it is run by San Pedreńo, Yamileth Hariquez, a new arrival on Utila, and is open from 9am - 8pm. WORLD NEWS Greece Plane Crash Tragedy All 121 passengers aboard a Cypriot Boeing 737 died when the plane crashed in Greece on Sunday 14th August. The Helios Airways flight was headed for Prague via Athens, 17 children were on board. Experts believe a technical failure led to a loss of cabin pressure, exposing those on board to extreme cold and lack of oxygen. A flight attendant attempted to take control of the plane after both pilots lost consciousness and at least 25 people were still alive when the plane crashed. A full investigation into the safety of the airline is underway. Israeli Withdrawal Palestinians celebrated as Israel withdrew from all its settlements in the Gaza Strip and four in the West Bank last month. Most people left peacefully, however Israeli troops were forced to remove some settlers who refused to leave of their own accord. Israel s Prime Minister Ariel Sharon described the pullout as a one-time event. More pullouts are unlikely in the near future as peace talks have yet to be planned. Mother s Protest September, 2005 C i n d y Sheehan, the mother of a solider killed while on duty in Iraq spent August camped outside Presidents Bush s Texas ranch. She resolved to remain there until he granted her an audience. Despite Mrs. Sheehan continuing her protest throughout the Presidents five week long holiday she was never given the opportunity to speak with him. Her 24 year old son Army Spc. Casey Sheehan was killed in Baghdad in April Mrs. Sheehan of Vacaville California co-founded the anti-war group Gold Star Families for Peace which campaigns for the immediate withdrawal of all US troops in Iraq. I want him to honour my son by bringing the troops home immediately, I don t want him to use my son s name or my name to justify any more killing. Mrs. Sheehan said. CAFTA, What does it mean to you? Rahul Singh Despite protests within Central America and the US, The Central American Free Trade Agreement (Cafta) was finally adopted on August 2nd. There have been demonstrations in Honduras over worries that resources such as education, health care, energy, and water utilities will be privatised. Since Utila s electricity was privatised by UPCO in May 2003 the price of a kw has risen from 2 to over 5 Lempiras in just two years. The agreement is between five Central American Countries Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, one Caribbean country the Dominican Republic and the US. Opening up their markets, will help those democracies attract the trade and investment needed for economic growth, said President Bush. Cafta aims to promote free trade through the reduction of tariffs on trade and by providing companies with greater powers to challenge government laws, which restrict their business interests. The controversial bill only scraped through the US House of Representatives by 217 to 215. In recent years there have been demonstrations in Honduras as well as many other of the six Central American countries. The following are the main issues of concern. Patent Laws One of the most controversial laws is the upholding of US patent laws in the Cafta region, If Bush gets his way, CAFTA will lock countries into tough new patent rules that will drive the cost of life-saving drugs up and delay or obstruct generic competition. Says Asia Russell of the non-profit Health GAP. For example the price of HIV combating drugs will increase. In Honduras more than 73,000 people are infected and one person dies with AIDS each hour. Worker Rights & The Environment Cafta opens up the opportunity for companies to sue governments over regulations (including the enforcement of local environmental laws). Government policies to protect worker rights can also be challenged if proved to be a barrier to trade and restrictive. Nationalised Industries Government run industries would open up to private investment. At this stage it is the big US companies that are best placed to take over the running of such industries. The telecommunications industry is one of many lucrative markets US companies hope to exploit. The treaty offers the riches of the Central American peoples on a silver platter. Salvador Zúniga of the Civic Council of Grassroots and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH). A pesar de las protestas en Centro America y en los Estados Unidos, el Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) fue aceptado el 2 de agosto. Han habido protestas en Honduras concernientes al los recursos como la educacion, energia, salud publica y utilidades de agua, que son propiedad de las comunidades probablemente sera controlado por corporaciones. Desde de que la electricidad en Utila fue privatizada por la UPCO en mayo 2003 el precio de los kw a aumentado de dos a cinco Lempiras en dos anos. El tratado es entre cinco paises de Centro America Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, y un pais de la Caribe la Republica Dominicana y los EU. La apertura de sus mercados, va a ayudar a las democracias a atraer el comercio y inversiones necesitadas para el crecimiento economico, dijo el presidente Sr. Bush. El TLC se dirije hacia la promocion de cambio libre a travez de la reduccion de las tarifas del comercio y proveyendo a companias con mas potencial para retar a las leyes del gobierno, las cuales restringen sus intereses economicos. El tratado controversial solo paso por un cercano margen en la Casa de los Representantes 217 a 215 en EU. En anos recientes han habido protestas en Honduras asi como tambien en otro de las paises de Centro America. Los siguientes puntos son los puntos preo- Utila East wind Blue PagesSeptember, Lights on at Shark Centre cupantes; Las leyes de patente The new Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Centre, at the Una de las leyes mas controversiales es la ley de patentes de EU BICD has opened its doors and en la region del TLC (CAFTA). is ready for action. Si Bush hace lo que desea,el The spacious building boasts a fully furbished retail outlet on the ground floor TLC forzaria a los paises a unas nuevas y fuertes leyes de stocking a wide range of scuba accessories. patentes que subirian el costo de ciertos farmacos salvadores de The second floor, intended for laboratories and classrooms, is still under vidas y obstruirian la competencia. Dice Asia Russell directora construction as is the third floor, a large de la ONG Health Gap. open-plan conference room. Esto es particularmente relevante en la obtencion de farmacos across the to the Barracuda Whale Shark Mural From here you can walk para el SIDA. Cafe, grab a cocktail and head En Honduras mas de back to the new rooftop for personas estan infectadas y una spectacular views of the bay. muere cada hora. Ed Camp designed and Leyes laborales y del medio painted the impressive Whale ambiente shark mural on the front of the El TLC abre la oportunidad building. a las compañias para demandar Owner Mr. Jim Engles is a los gobiernos sobre leyes ( incluyendo leyes ambientales lo-ested in working on a grand hoping for more artists, intercales). scale, to paint the remaining Las politicas protectoras de los sides of the enormous building. derechos laborales tambien pueden ser demandadas si se consideran una barrera al comercio o restrictivas. Las Industrias Nacionales El TLC avanza la desnacionalizacion de las empresas gubernamentales a las empresas privadas. En estos momentos son las grandes empresas americanas las que estan en mejor posicion para explotar esta desnacionalizacion. La industria de la telecomunicacion es una de las que las grandes empresas americanas esperan poder explotar. Esto les ofrece las riquezas de Centro America en una bandeja de plata Salvador Zuniga del consejo de organizaciones indigenas Hondureñas (COPINH). Ground floor shop 2005 Buoys Behind the Scenes Meet Fred Hayes and Jack Jackson, the guys responsible for the maintenance of the islands buoy system. For the last nine years the duo have been in charge of installing new buoys and cleaning and maintaining the existing ones. We go out once a month and clean the barnacles off with wire brushes, said Mr. Hayes. No mean feat when you consider there are 65 buoys around Utila. Eight of these buoys are brand new, We watch where the divers go and see where they might need new buoys, we are always open to suggestions, said Mr. Hayes. Recently there has been some confusion over who is in charge of funding the buoy system. Previously, when the system was introduced onto the island in 1993 BICA, in cooperation with the municipality, provided the materials. Recently UDSEC have taken over this responsibility and the municipality continue to pay the wages of Mr. Hayes and Mr. Jackson. Many of the buoys go missing on a regular basis, usually as a result of wear and tear or bad weather, however some are stolen. If you come across a lost buoy, the municipal reward for returning the item is Lps.300. Missing buoys can be reported to either UDSEC or directly to Mr. Hayes and Mr. Jackson. Fred Hayes Chamber Across the island there is still confusion regarding the hyperbaric chamber fees. The $1 chamber fee is NOT an insurance fee, municipal law states that every diver MUST pay it (fees contribute towards maintenance and running costs). Similarly instructors and divemasters pay a mandatory, annual fee and, according to chamber staff, will receive free hyperbaric treatment. Dive professionals working on the island must pay the fee, if they need treatment the costs will be covered, said Marjorie Grande, Head Chamber Administrator. As an instructor/divemaster, having additional Professional DAN insurance, will cover everyone diving with you, good news for your customers if they do not have insurance! Professional dive insurance is recommended by the Chamber, this does not exemplify anyone from paying the chamber fee, it is Municipal law.

6 tila East Wind August, 2005 Blue Pages Dive Site of the month Ironbound beautiful dive site, located just ound the north east end of the sland. t s the first buoy so you houldn t have any problems onvincing your boat captain, specially since increasing fuel osts have lowered north side xcursions. scenic spot for surface interals and a great area for whale hark spotting. tart your dive at 15 feet below he boat on a sandy coral arden. ollow it s slight, sloping botom and large channel, on the ight of the mooring, where you ill find outcroppings of coral ead at a mere 60 foot depth. urning north west (left) will ring you against a mild current nd directlly through Utila s nest swim through. It s an mpressive archway of coral Fish of the month Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbriocota Although not a fish the Hawksbill turtle is a regular sight in Utila s waters. Size 2-3½ ft.. Range Worldwide in tropical waters, locally abundant. Description Medium sized turtles, named for protruding upper jaw giving a beak and fish, plenty of space and lots of light. Finding it can make or break your dive, so be sure to consult your captain. Continuing your dive in this direction, at this depth, will weave you between sporadic magestic coral heads. Crustacians are common on the sandy sea bed and feeding rays are known to crush a conch shell with a single bite. Head slightly shallower to the volcanic shore line to get back to the boat. It s sheer wall weaves in and out with overhangs, protrusions and crevices. At these depths, contrast in light and darks make for great breeding grounds, hidden morays, lobster, the favourite spotted drum and of course great photos. like appearance. Shell has serrated edges and overlapping plates. Hawksbills have two pairs of plates between their eyes compared to Green Turtles that have one. Where you see them around Utila Hawksbills are the most common turtle spotted in Utila s waters. They can been seen almost anywhere around the island. Did you know? Hawksbills are the most frequently sighted turtle by divers worldwide as they feed on coral and live on reefs. The original advert that enticed Mr. Kordovsky The facts of Fathom II as experienced by Fathom member Gunter Kordovsky It all started on the Airport in Montreal where I was browsing through a skin diver magazine and came upon the following Ad by Fathom II. Having frozen for five months as a ski instructor the opportunity to dive the Caribbean ocean looking for Spanish galleons and pirate booty seemed awful appealing. The very enticing ad naturally got my adventure blood circulating and I wrote them and was accepted after a $500 down payment. The expedition worked on a share base. $1500 for a ½ share, $3000 for a full share. So I worked hard on saving for the great adventure of a lifetime in the hope of getting rich. When reality hit I found out how naïve we all where. On my way to join to expedition I reached Los Angeles at midnight and called my Fathom connection. Sorry the phone is disconnected, I was told by the operator. First I thought I was the victim of a hoax and there goes my dream of Spanish gold. But the operator interrupted my negative thought treasure or trickery? pattern telling me to call another number. I called only to find out I was too late. Fathom left ten days ago. I had two options; return to Toronto and cut my losses or fly to Utila. Next day when I asked for a flight to Honduras they barely knew where it was and had never heard of Utila. Finally after almost a week of killing time in a motel, and a night spent in la lima with drunken soldiers shooting their guns off for excitement I found myself in La Ceiba. Oh you want to go to Utila, hurry the plane is waiting. I thought I was in a manana country? Plane?!? Here was this tiny threeseat Cessna I was supposed to trust to get me to the adventure destination of a lifetime. After a bone-rattling, gravel-hit landing we survived the 2200ft runway and taxied to the international airport terminal, a clapboard contraption with siding missing and holes in the roof and floor. A old rusty truck belonging to Foster Cooper one of the leading citizens and business men took me to our Fathom headquarters. No welcome committee; I was disappointed and went in the house; another clapboard contraption, loaded with old bottles (pirate bottles so called by the locals) an old skull, ship spikes diving gear etc... With no ac. On the whole island the stifling heat proved a shock to my system used to sub zero temperatures. After several hours some of our crew members arrived who where out diving. Whats wrong I see no gold doubloons? They looked at me like; oh no not another F*****G Jo Jo as our Russian diving director Anatole used to call us. In the course of our conversation I found out that they tried to reach me in Canada to let me know they were leaving earlier but couldn t reach me. At six we went for supper to Rosis establishment and had the usual island cuisine- mostly starch. I must say my tastebuds used to the superb French Mr. Kordovsky with spear gun in 1970 cooking had some adjusting to do. But whats a little sacrifice when we will strike it rich. The night was a horror show with slapping sandflies stifling heat and dreams of adventure and wealth. The next morning Anatole (after pestering him into action) took me to the old airport to show me an old canon discovered by the first Utila diver Johnny Bodden. I hardly recognized the heavily incrusted piece of pirate atillevie. Afer getting quite nervous about a little barracuda Ana- tole decided to show that green Austrian underwater aficionado some action. He shot a tarpon but didn t get him good so the powerful gamefish ripped the line spilling blood and guts into the water. I didn t know that the airport at that time was a real hot spot for sharks so I nearly freaked when Anatole jerked me into the shallow reef screaming in my ear, watch out sharks are moving in! Adrenaline pumping, no chain mail suit for protection, I watched totally mesmerized by the unfolding drama as one whitetip shark sliced through the deep blue and took a bite out of the wounded fish, then another one of those splendid savages of the sea joined the action and took a bite leaving the rest for a couple of big barracdas to finish off. With Anatole laughing we head back for the beach. I must admit I didn t expect that kind of inauguration. In the year and a half I spent with Fathom II I experienced many shark attacks especially since I was in charge of supplying fish for the group of as many as 20 people or more. And since we where mostly strapped short for operation cash the sea had to feed us. Due to the shortage of funds we had many operation difficulties. First no air, no gas etc... There wasn t even a wreck to work until Chris and me found the Oliver, a British log runner discovered outside Steward Bank in 70ft of water. We excavated the wreck for six months and found two big anchors, one canon, old bottles and pottery which we preserved with the help of two Swedish preservation experts who worked on the Wasa (a Swedish warship sunk in the 1600). According to Fathom brochures there are supposed to be dozens of treasure wrecks around Utila. Well there are if you count every ballast stone or rusty nail a wreck. According to one reliable source there are supposed to be two English ships on Utila, The Kelly (which was never found) and The Olliver. All the rest is pure nonsense. Actually some of our members who paid $3000 left in disgust when they found out that the story of the Santiago the phantom galleon was pure fiction. Later on we brought a converted minesweeper in to do some further exploring on other far off locations. We worked the Olliver in three shifts, an exciting job especially when one found an artifact and started running low on air. Since some of the artifacts are very fragile one has to work carefully with an airlift (an underwater suction device) not to damage the piece. For heavier work we used a 6 or 8inch dredge or the mailbox. A mailbox is a metal contraption that fits over the engine and converts the prop trust downward to blow sand away. There was also a big anchor found in turtle harbour. Of course in the bars at night especially the famous infamous bucket of blood, which incidently made News Week as the most unique bar in the western hemisphere; the treasure stories were always circulating. But after sifting all the yarn I came to the conclusion that the only fairly reliable story is about the sword and gold chalice found in the early 1900 s in the Pumkin Hill cave. So contrary to public belief the Fathom Expedition from a financial point of view was a total farce and joined the endless chain of unsuccessful treasure hunts. I myself turned victim and got stuck here with no funds when I wanted to leave after 1½ years. A Canadian tax return bought me my ticket our of here and the dream of Spanish doubloons stayed a dream. Somebody once said; Its much more profitable to write about treasures than look for them. From all the treasure hunters there is only a very small percentage who succeed. Some pay dearly for their dream. Fortunes have been spent in search for riches and lost! It took Mel Fisher ten years to find the Atotcha, one of the richest galleons in Florida, he lost his son and daughter in the process. It took me several years to find and appreciate the REAL TREASURES OF UTILA! Water Babies For those who fancy a change from the tranquility of diving and feel the need for speed. Patricks watersorts are stepping it up a gear offering jet skiing, waterskiing and now Parasailing at Chepes beach. Owner Patrick Flynn is fully equipped with four jet skis, two sets of waterskis and a new speedboat with parasailing equipment. Mr Flynn who has been parasailing since 1977 has big plans I want to break the youngest Honduran waterskiing record he said The current world record is held by an astonishing five and a half month year old. Mr Flynn doubts he can break this record but hopes at least to get a one year old on skis. I had a baby in mind but the parents didn t want to set Artifacts from the Oliver Patrick drives one of his jet skis. her free he said. Upon finding his young protégé Mr. Flynn plans to invite Channel 7 and other local media to witness the extraordinary stunt. Feeling tempted? Find Patrick in his waterside office down at the beach for more information. Unfortunately the speedboat is currently being repaired after running into the reef last month and the parasailing wont be back in action until the end of September.

7 Blue Pages HOTELS Rooms Price range Facilities Opening hours Tel. no. Map TOWN MAP Alton s Dive Inn 13 $3 - $4pp Ocean front rooms, fan, shared bath, dock 7am - 7pm Backpackers 6 $2 - $9 Share kitchen, fan, share bath, near beach 7am -7pm Thinking Green Jules Page UTILAS NEW DIVE PROFESSIONALS Bay View Hotel 11 $16 - $22 Private bath, fan, hot water, fridge, ocean view 8am - 8pm not Sun Blueberry Hill 7 $5 Shared bath, fan Sun - Fri 6am - 6pm Bolan s Inn 7 $10 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 8am - 8pm Captain Morgans 8 $3 - $5pp Private bathroom, fan. 7:30am - 6pm Cayes Collibiri 8 $25 - $35 Restaurant, bar, pool, hot water, a/c or fan 9am - 12pm 3.30pm pm Coopers Inn 16 Lps Kitchen, resturant, fans, shared bath. 8am - 9:30pm Whale Sharks Will Soon Be Back! What does that mean to us? We have had both positive and negative publicity regarding the way that dive boats have been conducting whale sharking trips. An article printed in a U.K. magazine was shocking and dramatic yet it was based on some truths. It made you stop and think about the practices and hopefully has made an impression on business owners to stop the way they have been operating. Being in the water with a whale shark is an amazing and breathtaking experience, often leaving people speechless. Yet activists and researchers alike are also left speechless when they see dive boats endangering this precious fish. An organization on Utila, the Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Centre, has drawn up guidelines for use by recreational vessels. These are based on government regulations from locations such as Ningaloo reef where they have a very similar tourist industry and whale shark opportunities. When you are choosing your dive shop have a look. Do they display the guidelines? Do they give briefings that mirror that of the posters? Whale Shark If they do, then they are taking an active role in respecting the life of the whale shark. If not, then they may be carelessly creating stressful situations for this gentle giant that can leave it vulnerable. One of the quotes from the posters really sticks out. These guidelines actually increase average contact time from a few seconds to minutes at a time YOUR ENCOUNTER IS A PRIVI- LEGE NOT A RIGHT. Altons Becky Lisa Laura Michael Kim Wendy Ecomarine Cowgirl Eva Diaz Sean Edtwats Noriko Cutiemoto Tyler Waterwells Matthew Socks Megan Blackhills Captain Morgans Robin Payne Underwater Vision Rapael Douglas Andreas Jean Christian Gigi Cross Creek Laura Roush Jamie Amavo Stefano Mastuonillo Paolo Tibbaldeschi Alfonso de Castro Elsa Hernandez Maj Baltzalsen Lukas Karnfeld Mark Gullick Watersports AI s Ryder McCormack Kirsteen Macleed Robert Smith Mick Flyne DM s Frank Bush Zoie Robberts James Su BICD Jessica Summers Amy Bibby Benedict Sheppard Jeremy Thomson Oliver Graham Robert Bowman Greg Sheppard Jemma Fishwick Krisine Faloon Laura Sims Matensz Grzesiak Malgorzata Golinska UDC Christina Ross Helen Coral View Resort 18 $35 - $65 RESTAURANTS & BARS Ocean front, AC, Private bath, hot water, restaurant / bar 6.30am - 10pm Cross Creek Dive shop 14 $3pp Fan, shared shower, kitchen and louge 8am pm Cross Creek Cabins 4 $28 - $35 A/C, hot water, cable tv, fridge 8am pm Freddy s Place 8 $16 - $35 Ocean front, kitchen, hot water, AC or fan, dock, TV 6am - 10pm Hollands Inn 6 $12 - $30 Private bath, fan, a/c. 7am - 9pm Hotel Bavaria 6 $10 - $13 Fan, private bath 8am - 8pm Hotel Utila 20 $14 - $51 Hot water, a/c, fan, private bath 7am - 7pm Jade Seahorse 6 $72 Private bath, hot water, fans, a/c, fridge 8am - 9pm The Lodge 8 $65 - $95 Private bath, fan, hot water, a/c, tv 7am - 6pm Loma Vista 10 $4 - $6 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 6am - 9pm Mango Inn 26 $75 Margaritaville 21 $30 - $50 Pool, private bath, a/c, fan, tv, fridge, restaurant/bar, wireless network Ocean view, AC, private bath, restaurant and hot water, fridge and TV 6am - 8pm am - 9pm Relax Inn 4 $35 Sea front, AC, private bath, hot water, fridge 6am - 8pm Rose s Inn 11 $8 - $12 Shared / Private bath, fan, hot water, kitchen Rubi s Inn 12 $20 - $30 Fan, a/c, private bath, hot water, fridge, private balcony, waterfront. Mon-Sat 8am- 12pm, 2-8pm am - 7pm Tropical Hotel 17 $5 Fan, shared bath and shared kitchen 6am - 9pm Tropical Sunset 25 $25 - $125 Bar,Restaurant, Free use of Bando beach 8am - 614pm Trudy s 28 $3 - $6pp Fan, shared bath 7am - 7pm Trudy Suites 7 $45 - $50 A/C, hot water, tv, fridge, microwave 7am - 7pm Watersports - Mansion 6 $3 / person Hostel style, shared kitchen, shared bath 9am - 7pm Opening Hours Details Tel.. no. Map Bando Beach 9am pm Beach bar, snacks Bar in the bush Wed/Fri, 9pm - late Night club 3 Big mammas cafe 6am - 4pm Sandwiches and breakfast Bundu Cafe Mon - Sat, 8am - 3pm; Tue/Thur/Sun, 6pm - 10pm Sandwiches, salads & international Cafe Barracuda Mon -Sat, 6.30am - 11pm International 1 Captain Jacks 7am - 2pm Local food Casino 8am - 12am, Sat til 3am Night club and local 1 Coco Loco 4pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 1am Dock bar 1 Cola de Mico Tue - Sun, 9am - 10pm; Fri/Sat til 12pm Pool Hall and bar 1 Coopers Inn 5pm - 10pm, closed Wed, Sun Pizza and pasta Dave`s Restaurant Mon - Sat, 6.30pm pm BBQ 1 Driftwood Cafe 7am - 10pm International food and seafood El Castillo Thu - Tue, 6pm - 10pm European Fidi`s Bar Tue - Sun, 10am - 7pm Local Glady`s Big Burgers 11am - 10pm Burgers 1 Holand`s Restaurant 11.30am - 2pm Local Jade Seahorse 7am - 10pm, closed Tue/Wed International Jungle Cafe 3pm - late International Tue/Fri/Sun. Daily Bar. 3 Kobs 9am - 10pm Ice cream 1 La Cassetta de Coca Tue - Sun, 8am - 10pm Snacks 4 La Piccola Wed - Sun, 5pm - 10pm Italian food Las Delicias 3pm - 12am, (Sat 3pm - 3am) Bar and Snacks Mamita`s Place Mon - Sat, 7.30am - 2pm 4.30pm - 10pm Local 1 Mango Inn 6.30am pm Pizza and international Mango Tree Gelateria Mon - Sat, 8am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 10pm Gelato and American coffee Mermaids Sun - Thu 11am - 10pm (Fri 3pm) Sat 6.30pm- 10pm International fast food, delivey Munchies 6am - 10pm International Paisano 7am - 10pm Local Pelican Bar 11am - 10pm Beach bar & international 4 RJ`s Wed/Fri/Sun 5.30pm 9.30pm BBQ 2 Seabreakers 5pm - 12am Dock bar 2 Seven Seas Tue - Sun 6am - 10pm Local Skidrow 3pm - 12am Bar 4 The Island Cafe Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Local 1 Tranquila 3pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 2.30am Dock bar 1 Treetanic Bar 7pm - 12am Cocktail bar Ultralight Cafe Sun - Fri 7am - 10pm Israeli Utila Cuisine 9am - 10pm Local & vegetarian cuisine Will s Tacos Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Tacos, Gringas and Tortas Zanzibar Cafe 7am - 4pm (closed wed.) Local food 2 BANKS HEALTHCARE SOUVENIRS INTERNET SUPERMARKETS RENTALS BAKERY OTHERS APPARTMENTS AIRLINES Sosa Atlantic Opening hours Tel. no. Map BGA Mon - Fri Sat til Banco Atlantico Mon - Fri 8.30am pm Sat til Reef Cinema Mon - Sat 11.30am - 6pm 1 Opening hours Tel. no. Map Utila Comm. Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, Sat 9am - 11am Centro de Salud Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Medical Store 8am-8pm Hyperbaric Chamber Mon - Sat Dental Clinic Opening hours Bay Islands Original Mon - Sat 9am - 8pm, Sun til 12pm 1 Di Gal 10am - 9pm 1 Ka-Taupe 8am - 8pm 4 Nico s Mon - Sat 5pm - 9pm 1 Opening hours JC s Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm, Sun 10am - 6pm 1 Hideout 8am-8pm 2 Cay Caulker Cyber Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun til 5:30pm 2 Mermaids Sun-Thur 9am - 10pm, Fri til 5pm, Sat 6pm-10pm 1 Mango Tree Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 8am-10pm 1 Triple H Sun - Thr 8.30am-9pm, Fri 8.30am-4pm Sat 7am-9pm 1 Opening hours Tel. no. Map Bush Mon - Sat 6:30am- 6pm; Sun til 12pm Hendersons Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6:30pm Rose Mon - Sat, 7am - 12pm, 2pm-8pm Seaeye Store Mon - Sun, 6am-12pm, 2pm -6pm 1 Samanthas (7/11) 9am - 12pm, 3.30pm pm Meat Mart Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6pm, Sun til 12 1 Rental type Tel. no. Map DC s Bike Rental Biclycles Ramons Services Kayaks and four wheelers Ritas Rentals Golf Carts Utila Bike Rental Bicycles Place To Utila From Utila Price La Ceiba 06:00 (not Sun), 15:30 06:00, 15:30 (not sun) $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 Map Map Opening hours Tel. no. Map Camilla s Tue - Sat 7:30am-2pm, 1 Sweet Tooth Mon-Fri 6am-12pm Opening hours Tel. no. Map World Wide Travel Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat ti12pm Fringe Salon Mon/Tue/Thur 9am-6pm. Fri/Sat 12am-8pm Utila Telephone co. 8am - 8pm 1 Johnny s Water 7am - 7pm Price / month Facilities Tel. no. Map Rose s Inn $300 - $400 Hot water, TV, porch Blueberry Hill $240 TV Sandstone Apts. $450 Hot water, a/c Hollands Inn $350 - $400 TV, porch Countryside $250 - $450 TV, some with hot water TAXI Hank s Taxi / Paisano Taxi Stephanie / PRINCESS FERRY Tel Utila La Ceiba: 6:20am & 2pm La Ceiba Utila 9:30am & 4pm Adults: Lps. 290 Seniors Lps. 210 Children (6 12 yrs): Lps. 140 Children (under 6): free WATER TAXIS Ramon s services VHF 69 Captain Jake house on the point Captain Rennie Bodden Captain Ford Captain Hal Next to Big Mammas CHURCH SERVICES Utila Catholic Church 7pm Thu, Sat & Sun 7pm Jue, Sab y Dom 9am Sunday Shool 9am Dom clases para ninos. Mizpath Methodist Church Sun 10:30am Preaching Sun 2:30pm Sunday School Sun 7pm 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 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 Utila s local television channel Shelby McNab with a round up of daily news 7pm - 8pm Mon - Thur. Channel 17 Local messages and information Magic FM FM The Roatan Bruce Show 12pm - 1pm Mon - Fri SCHOOLS Escuela Republica de Honduras Methodist School Adventist School TELEPHONE LIST BICA Fire Station Hondutel Hugos Phone Service Immigration Offices Morgans Satellite & Cable Municipality Offices Police Port Captain Post Office Tourist Information Tropico Internet UPCO Utila Express

8 14 September, 2005 DEAR DR. JOHN Dear Doctor John, I am an American Tourist male who is living on the Island. When I first came here to Utila I knew I had finally found a home. For the first time in my life I did not feel like an outcast. I was never popular at school. They all said I was weird and I became a loner. After I graduated I got a job but the problems continued. When I would approach girls at work or afterwards at a bar, they would call me names and say things like get lost creep. I decided I had to get out of the USA. As I travelled south through Central America I tried meeting women in various bars, but the only ones who would have anything to do with me were the prostitutes. After I had paid them to spend the night with me, they would leave early almost immediately after we had finished, if I asked them can we meet again they would always say something like no way Jose. When I arrived in Utila I felt I was accepted and I hoped that PRAYER Pastor Nick ur Father which art in heaven, allowed be thy name: e come before you Lord Jesus eeling our weakness, and our nworthiness. ut because of your everlastng love, we can come boldly nto your throne of grace, and here we will obtain mercy and orgiveness. e thank you for all your lessings. e thank you for the lovely eople that write this magazine, less them, and all who read his paper. e also pray for those who are uffering from the hurricane atrina, hank you Lord for all your lessings. eep us safe all through this ay, from danger seen, and nseen. In Jesus name we pray; men. my problem with women would not reoccur here. I was dead wrong, they just don t want anything to do with me. Now I will tell you my big problem. I am having sex with my dog. She doesn t seem to mind, but I know she thinks I m a knucklehead. I m not worried about my dog telling anybody my secret, but the real problem is that she howls and crys while I am performing the perverted act on her and I am afraid that people passing in the street will hear something and come to see what is going on. I am also starting to get a little concerned, I believe I am even starting to think and act like a dog. I find that when I go out at night I like to sniff all over and mark my territory by urinating on the ground and against posts. I currently have my eye on a couple of rather attractive looking female dogs that continually flaunt their sleek bodies in front of me. I especially get sexually excited when they are in heat, however, when I try to pet these beautiful female specimens, they Gringas Mon - Sat 5-10 pm Next to Adventist Church A nuestro padre, que reina en los cielos, alabado sea tu nombre: Venimos ante ti senor Jesus, para que llenes nuestras debilidades y nos cubras con tu omnipotencia. Pero por que tu amor es para siempre, nosotros podemos reconstituirnos en tu gracia, y asi obtendremos tu piedad y tu infinito perdon. Te agradecemos por todas tus bendiciones, te damos las gracias por la gente que se encarga de este periodico. Tambien te pedimos por la gente que esta sufriendo por el huracan Katrina, Gracias senor por todas tus bendiciones Mantennos salvo atravez de estos dias, por el peligro que se puede avecinar y que no vemos, en el nombre de Jesus te pedimos, Amen reject me and run away, just like women do. I am also concerned about the possibility of getting a sexually transmitted disease from my dog or these other island dogs. What is your advice? I must be honest I am also getting a little bored with only canine sex. I am thinking about a bit of variety, maybe a hog, a horse, or maybe a chicken. But my big question to you Doctor John, is - what can be done for a loser like me? I need your wise advice. Please help me Doctor John. I am concerned that women might think I am some kind of pervert. Yours sincerely - Expatriate American Dear Pathetic ExPat, Pardon the pun, but you are one sick puppy. Your poor sexually abused dog should be the one you worry about. You should be concerned about her getting a sexually transmitted disease from you. I am a dog lover (not in the sexual sense of course) and your letter disgusts me. However, as a Physician, I follow the Hippocratic Oath and must endeavour to help all sick people no matter how revolting, disgusting, obnoxious, and perverted their behaviour is. As a Doctor, Local Nautical QUIZ Entertainment General Knowledge In the News Food & Drink practising that most noble of all professions, I am duty bound not to judge you, even though as I read your letter I wanted to vomit. You are very typical of some of the foreigners who move here to Utila. You are a lost soul and a broken human being, a hedonist that found a home. The people of Utila are very non-judgemental and tolerant. But, if they find out you are bunnin your dog, you better watch out, because you have crossed the line. For you, my sick friend, there is only one answer. Get some fishing line cut off a 10 ft. length and at one end of the line create a hangman s noose. Then climb up the tallest coconut tree you can find and tie the other end securely to the top of the coconut tree. Now take the noose and position it tightly around your testicles and jump from the top of the tree. Pray for a strong East Wind to carry away the sound of your screams as you hang in mid-air. When your testicles eventually rot away from strangulation you will finally drop down to the sand below, minus your sick huevos. Castration is your only cure! Yours - Dr. John. Dr. John welcomes all your letters. your letter to utilaeastwind@gmail.com or hand it to Dr.. John at the clinic. Who was the last man to be publicly hung on Utila and what was his crime? Cual fue el ulino hombre que fue orcaro en Utila, cual fue su crimen? What is the name given to the offspring of eels? Como se llama la cria de las anguilas? Which female singer injured herself by falling from a house on her country estate in England? Cual es la cantante famosa quien se caio a su caballo en Inglatetra? What is the smallest country in the world? Cual es el pais mas pequeno en el mundo? By what original method did somebody recently cross the US Mexican border? En qual ruta una persona estaba originalmente crusando la frontera entre EU y Mexico? Which plant does saffron come from? De cual plata venir el azafran? Answers: 1.Bob McField for the mass murder of 11 Utilians 2. Elver 3.Madonna 4.Vatican City 5.Human cannonball 6.Crocus CROSSWORD Down 1. Old Emperors of Russia 2. Mythical animal 4. Resounding 5. Michael row your boat 6. Creme de la creme! 7. Utilian dive council 10. Of earthquakes 13. Lone Star State 14. Stinks 15. Host of the World Cup Earp, cowboy 17. Idiot 19. Green eyed 20. Spanish rice dish 22. Ages 23. Creep 24. Enero, febrero, mars etc So be it SUDOKU August s Answers S C O O P S T W E A K H C A M P H O R F M E R C Y O R I F L E R U J O I N T O P U M P K I N A M A C O B E Y H O D D I T Y L R M A N G O X C A B R O A D R S E A L R A Y L R E F E R E E N P A G E S X R N A D I R L P I X I E N P I R A T E S A S A L S A X A T O L L 15 Across 3. Zooanthellae 8. Atmospheric layer, absorbs uv 9. Playground apparatus 10. Raw fish and rice 11. Continue 12. Marine mammal 15. Site of recent plane crash 17. Fund manager 18. Open mouth when bored or tired. 19. Neil Beach 20. Small people 21. Hard surfacing 25. Indian home 26. Fishing 27. Slippery 28. Heaven sent 29. Probably the best cigars? 30. Hot room Enter the numbers 1-9 in the blank squares in such a way that each row, column and smaller square contains the numbers

9 September, CLASSIFIEDS H internet. Services Ma-merr s day care, open mon- Multiservicios fri 7am-8pm y distribuciones 2mths - 3yrs old, generales ofrece behind deposito productos de limpieza. No Pepsi. Come in and see us! necesitos pagar Static Apnea por flete solomente Interested in llama al extending your con breath hold Delmino Varela time? Come y tendras tu along to the producto en 24 Mango pool horas. Mr Fix it, for all your scuba at 7pm every wednesday evenings on site gear. Contact training and its free! UDC. Funky Town Tr a d i t i o n a l Library. Great Thai massage, selection of reflexology, Indian head massage, books availiable to rent, swap or body sell. Situated massage. Ask behind Cross for Andrina, Creek Diveshop Simon or BICD simon.andrina@ across the bridge over the lagoon. gmail.com C o m p u t e r For Rent classes, flexible Camera with schedule, u n d e r w a t e r 3hrs/wk contact Triple housing, delivery free and collection. $25/ two dives call and ask for Tara. Lost Black, ladies sunglasses, return to Altons Dive Shop. Green Zambian airways T shirt. Much loved Lps. 200 for safe return. Return care of Tara at Altons dive shop. For Sale A/C Window units from the USA. For more information contact Liz or Taunties boutique or Paint Ball Equipment all gear needed to play. See Tranquila. 26 ft. Skiff with console and scuba tank racks. $3500. Captain Morgan s Wanted Jobs Donations for those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, contact Annie Bodden for more information. Art for display in busy cafe and also for exhibition nights in late August. See Bundu or call Furniture for house. Couches, kitchen tables, chairs, etc... See Bundu or call Restaurant and C o m m e rc i a l Kitchen equipment. See Bundu or call Sewing Machine second hand, lozpowell@hotmail.com Cheap cell phone, call Mud slide drinker, position availiable at Tranquila bar due to sudden departure of predecessor. Waitress for busy restaurant 5:30-9:30 Wed, Fri, Sun. Contact Julie at RJ s. Cleaner for tidy house in Sandy Bay. See Tara or Altons s dive shop or call Birthdays M a r e n - j e t t e Happy Birthday for he 22nd. Love Louise. Louise Happy Birthday for the 12th. F e r n a n d o Alfonso Bodden Happy 6th Birthday for the 14th. Lorna May Caddy, Happy Birthday for the 19th! Love Txx Messages Ayesha, Katja, Susan, Thomas & Sandra We miss you! Lovely People of Altons Dive Shop! Thanks for a great time, I will miss all of you very much. Take care and stay in touch. Katja Christina, untill the next time. Silvia, tell us when your plane arrives, we ll meet you. To submit a free classified in next months paper utila eastwind@ gmail.com JUST KIDS Help Jack find the harp, the gold and the goose with the golden eggs. But be careful not to run into the Giant!

10 8 September, 2005 September, 2005 Out and About 19 HOROSCOPES Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 If something is bothering you, you should get to the bottom right away. Don t ignore it as it will not make things any better. On the contrary, get it cleared out of the way to have your spirit lightened and free to enjoy the real stuff. Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 Just for you! You will have a custom-tailored and heavensent delightful month. It really couldn t be more perfect, even if you had planned it yourself including friends, your love and a great time at work. So sit back and enjoy. Gemini May 21 - June 21 Energy, enthusiasm and excitement will be your astrological menu for this month. You should focus your efforts on a project you have been wanting to attack for a long time, but never got around to it. Make the most of it, the timing could hardly be better. Cancer June 22 - July 22 Love is in the air and you are standing downwind. You d better enjoy what is coming your way. The person for you is out there waiting to be discovered. A little effort goes a long way, talk to the people around you. Leo July 23 - Aug 22 Wake up and enjoy the month. Plenty of sunshine is on the way. Although there may be a few clouds, your general forecast looks pretty good. Romance will hit you like a hurricane and knock you off your feet. Prepare yourself and you will weather the storm. Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22 The stars multiply your abilities! Right now you can accomplish anything. Remember though, not to bite off more than you can chew. With a little direction your energy will go a long way. Focus on things that are important to you while keeping in mind their effect on others. Libra Sep 23 - Oct 22 Find something that keeps you interested mind, body and soul. Balance is the key, so make sure to work, rest and play. Don t be afraid to focus on yourself in order to be productive. Your natural charisma will shine through so be yourself, enjoy life and find again your inner peace. Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 Your motto for this month? Go all out and get what you want. Whether it is the perfect date, a few perfect nights in town, a pay rise, a couple more friends anything at all it is all yours. You just have to reach out and it will be right there. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Good for you! The stars are aligned in your favor this month. Make the most of it and figure out what it is you really want. Put all troubles behind you and let the past be just that - looking at it with a smile on your face. Focus on the future and what is important to you. You have got nothing to lose. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 Something good is going to happen! This thing you have been threatening for a while now will be resolved almost all by itself. All you need to do is to give it a little push to give it the necessary dynamic and then everything will just fall right into place. THIS MONTH 60 elevated seats in air conditioned comfort Tickets only 45 lps Screening in September Sahara, Beauty Shop, and Crash 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 French Connection and The Sting. Fridays are Drive-in Theater movies not to be taken seriously and a perfect way to start the weekend. Look for Dracula (1931) and Superman. Movies are shown nightly at 7:30pm with the exception of Friday (8pm) and Saturday (6:30pm and 8:30pm). Check for more information. Sahara Matthew McConaughey Steve Zahn Penelope Cruz Sahara finds our hero, Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey) in Africa looking for a Confederate ironclad ship that impossibly might have ended up there. Soon he and his faithful sidekick Al Giordino (Steve Zahn) are lost in another adventure, discovering a deadly contaminate being tracked by a beautiful doctor (Penelope Cruz). Sahara is a kindler, gentler action film that has all the elements in place for a better, more memorable franchise. Crash Matt Dillon Sandra Bullock Brendan Fraser Tony Danza A moving exploration of the interlocking lives of a dozen Los Angeles residents--black, white, latino, Asian, and Persian. A nervous district attorney (Brendan Fraser) and his wife (Sandra Bullock) get car-jacked by a pair of young black men (Larenz Tate and Chris Ludacris Bridges); a rich black T.V. Director (Terrence Howard) and his wife (Thandie Newton) get pulled over by a white racist cop (Matt Dillon) and his reluctant partner (Ryan Phillipe); these are only two of the interlocking stories that reach up and down class lines. The cast meets the strong script head-on, this sort of multi-character mosaic is hard to pull off; Crash rivals such classics as Nashville and Short Cuts. A knockout. An Evening of Art Staff Artists showed off their work at a sophisticated wine and cheese night held at the Bundu Café on Saturday 27th August. New owners Andi and Brad Ryon served mouth watering imported cheese and meat platters, complemented by an extensive wine list. It s great to see art finally getting a boost on the island, and wine and cheese make a nice change from beer and burgers said Chris Howard, who is also planning to display artwork at the Reef Cinema. Mr and Mrs Ryon plan to make it a regular event at the new look Bundu café. We are looking for more artists next month, come in and see us. Said Mrs Ryon. Los artistas de la isla tuvieron, la oportunidad mostrar y de vender sus artes, en la sofisticada velada de vinos y quesos que el Bundu Cafe, organizo la anoche del sabado 27 de agosto. Los nuevos duenos del local, Andy y Brad, tuvieron una grata variedad de platillos de quesos y carnes, acompanada por una larga variedad de exquisitos vinos. Es realmente grato de ver esta muestra de talento en la isla, a la compania de quesos y vinos que hacen un cambio a lo usual de hamburguesas y cervesas nos dijo Chris que tambien esta planeando mostrar sus trabajos de arte en el Cinema Reef. Los nuevos propietarios de dicho local les gustaria organizar mas seguido para la nueva imagen de el Bundu Cafe. Estamos a la espera de mas artistas para que en la velada del proximo mes se unan a este evento. Stefano Mastrorillo Drawings were hung from clothes pegs, each piece portraying a simple message from the artist. Los dibujos son mas que todos en lienzos de tela, cada pieza tiena un significado para este creador, poniendo un poco de pasion en cada creacion de este Stefano Mastrolillo artista. Gunter Kordoski Takes inspiration from the island and its reefs, using natural materials to recreate underwater scenes, maps and wildlife sculptures. Toma como inspiracion y principal tema, la isla y sus arrecifes, usando materiales naturales para crear las escenas maravillosas de el mundo submarino, asi como mapas y esculturas de la vida silvestre que habita la isla. Neil Keller Mr Keller works on a grand scale with a variety of materials creating fantastical mosaics. La gran mayoria de los trabajos son creados con distintos materiales creando fantasticos trabajos de mosaicos y muchas variedades originales. Evelyn Steward Evelyn Steward. Experiments with shells and coconut to produce original jewellery and ornaments. Ella hace un variedad de jolleria y diferentes tipos de ornamentos, que realiza con conchas de mar, coco y diferentes materiales. It s a mans game On yer bike! Nutella thief? Me and my mates Drummer Girls Waaaaa! I believe I can fly! All smiles Little League SunJam 2005 Out for a stroll This is the life Lookin at me? Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 Let the good times roll! Irresistible does not even come close to describe you this month. Be courageous and take your chances. Don t be afraid to take the first step. You will not only be surprised by the outcome, but also by the general effect you will have on all sorts of people. Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Don t worry be happy! This month will bring change to your life, but in a positive way! Embrace the new experiences and be open to the one s you love. Hold on to your wishes and dreams, but keep in mind that reality may turn out different. You may be positively surprised! Beach Wedding

11 0 LOCAL Sports September, 2005 INTERNATIONAL Baseball Cricket Football he year olds with Randy Cordone on the baseball field tila s baseball community was busy last month, proving that the sport is still alive and thrivng on the island. he beginning of the August saw the ong awaited visit from the New York owboys, a team of ex Utilians living in he Big Apple. he Utila Bulldogs had been preparing or the match for some months and demnstrated their skills by beating the visiors, winning both games played. We showed them that baseball is in our lood said Ronnie Ramon the Bulldogs oach. R. Singh ictory for Utilian Baseball Teams The following week saw the Bulldogs seeing off a visiting team from La Ceiba winning both games in the series. The islands children have also been given the opportunity to show off their baseball skills, thanks to the organization and hard work of Randy Cordone a Utilian now living in New York. He visits the Island for a few months each year and has initiated the formation of two youth teams for children aged from ten to fifteen years. I wanted to give the kids happy memories of their youth, baseball is something they will always be able to look back on. He said The teams meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2pm to 4pm to practice on the Concord Baseball field. Mr Cordone also has plans to establish a team for 15 to 21 year olds as well as a girls softball team. Thanks to a fund raising appearance on HQTV raising Lps 8000 the Tropicales kids baseball team from La Ceiba was able to visit to compete in a match on the 24th of September. The Utilian kids team matched the Bulldogs performance by winning two of the three games played. Anyone wanting to participate is welcome at practice. Football A brand new football league began at the start of this month. The Schedule for the first round is as follows pm Tigres vs calis :30pm Sharks vs Sherryl :30pm Juventus vs Dolphins pm Sharks vs Calis pm Juventus vs Tigres :30pm Dolphins vs Sherryl :30pm Sherryl vs Calis :pm Sharks vs Tigres pm Juventus vs Calis :30pm Sherryl vs Tigres :30pm Dolphins vs Sharks :00pm Juventus vs Sherryl pm Tigres vs Dolphins :30pm Sharks vs Juventus :30pm Dolphins vs Calis Ash-stonashing England clinch a dramatic lead in the Ashes Series. As Ashly Giles hit the winning runs to put England into a 2-1 lead with only one game left to play. Described by many as the greatest ever Ashes Series, England crossed the wining line with only three wickets remaing. All of which sets up a mouth watering final test. Baseball Swinging Hawaiias Michael Memea hit the first ever game ending homer in little League history to snatch the title 7-6 from Curacao. With the games tied Michael Memea in the extra innings Memea comes to the plate and Curacaos the ball high out of the ground to seal a remarkable comeback. I knew it was gone, Memea said afterward, sporting a necklace made from his favourite candy pieces around his neck. The Hawaiian team will have little time to celebrate their historic victory as next week they will be back to Curacaoing the books at school. Owen Transfer Michael Owen has signed for English club Newcastle United in a $30M deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid. Cycling Armstrong Drug Allegations Lance Armstrong the seven times winner of the Tour de France has been accused by French sports newspaper L Equipe of doping during the 1999 Tour. I will simply restate what I have said many times: I have never taken performance-enhancing drugs. Said Armstrong. L Equipe have had a long running vendetta against the American, but the controversy is sure to drag on taking a shine off the career of one the greatest cyclist of all time. EXCHANGE RATES US Dollar Euro British Pound Australian Dollar Canandian Dollar Guatemalan Quetzale 2.48 Mexican Peso 1.73 Nicaraguan Cordoba 1.12 Costa Rican Colone 0.04