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FREE! Issue no. 6 Bay Islands, Honduras New Monthly Newspaper Utila East Wind October, 2005 Dedicated to Utila BluePages Fish hooks and fancy rescues 7 Special on Free Diving 8&9 Municipality Talks 3 • Weather 3 • Bar & Restaurant Listings 11 • Puzzles 14 • Classifieds 13 • Horoscopes 14 • Sport 16 Earthquake! failing that protect your head under a table. The worst of the quake hits in the first 30seconds, if it hasn’t got stronger by then you can usually relax. ~ Utila East Wind Staff irls screamed, builders clung to their scaffolding and worried residents ran out of their houses when a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Utila at 7.48am on the morning of Friday 24th September. The initial bang even the woke the most hungover of sleepers and took everyone by surprise, “I nearly jumped out of my window… naked!” said a confused Mr.G. Although the quake, centred under the ocean 90km WNW of La Ceiba, was strong enough to knock items off shelves it caused little damage on the island apart from a few cracks in the walls. Despite rumours of chunks falling off the public school building it remained intact however the hoards of frightened kids (and teachers) were sent home immediately. “Everyone overreacted because they don’t know about earthquakes, we`re going to teach the children and the teachers what to do next time,” said Mery Duenas who, along with the Director, was absent on the day of the incident. Although Utila does lie on a fault line, earthquakes are pretty rare. The quake was felt on the mainland in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba, but no damage was reported. In the event of an earthquake try to avoid fleeing your house in panic, you’re more likely to get hit by flying debris. Instead duck under a doorway as these are unlikely to collapse, G Independence Day Little Fernando Bodden carries the national flag as part of this years Independence Day march What was HOT and what was NOT Independence Day Uncovered 4 Las niñas gritaron, los carpinteros se abrazaron a sus techos y los residentes abandonaron corriendo sus casas cuando un terremoto de magnitud 5.8 sacudió Utila a las 7.48 am en la mañana del viernes 24 de septiembre. El sacudón inicial despertó hasta el más “engomado” de los dormilones y tomó a todos por sorpresa, “Casi salto por mi ventana… desnudo!” dijo un confundido Sr. G. Aunque el temblor, centrado bajo el océano a 90 km ONO de La Ceiba, fue lo suficientemente fuerte para arrojar objetos fuera de sus estantes, causó poco daño en la isla aparte de unas pocas rajaduras en la paredes. A pesar de los rumores sobre grandes bloques cayendo del edificio de la escuela pública, el mismo permaneció intacto, sin embargo las hordas de niños (y maestros) aterrorizados fueron enviados a casa inmediatamente. “Todos reaccionaron de más porque no conocen de terremotos, vamos a enseñar a los niños y maestros qué hacer para la próxima vez”, dijo Mery Duenas, quien junto con la Directora Maria Hortensia Bueso estuvo ausente el día del incidente. Aunque Utila yace en una línea Cont. on pg. 3 Hurricane Readers Poll! Preparedness Dr. John, A Warning from Herb White Friend or Foe? 5 Have your say 6 2 Utila East Wind October, 2005 NEWSINBRIEF Victorious Cancer Battle Desalination plants The much awaited desalination plants donated by the Spanish government finally arrived safely on the island. Drilling has begun to reach uncontaminated salt water 200m underground in order to supply the plants. The stone laying ceremony for the new building is due to be held on 12th October. “Everyone is welcome to attend, please come and show your appreciation,” said Mayor Alton Cooper. It is hoped the plants will be producing water by march next year. Katrina and Rita raise prices Fuel and electricity prices on the Island increased at the beginning of September in reaction to the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Both storms caused havoc for oil platforms in the Gulf disrupting production and causing crude oil prices across the world to spiral. At the end of the month UPCO announced a further raise in tarifs to Lps. 5.15 / kW, due to take effect on the 5th of October. Love sick lad in daring jet ski crossing One devoted boyfriend was so exited about the return of his girl that he got the dates of her arrival mixed up. Upon discovering late that she would be in Tegucigalpa that evening he jumped aboard a jet-ski and speeded off to the mainland as fast as he could. “I made it! but boy did my a**e hurt after the ride” he said. And all because the lady loves... New mission for HQTV Johnny Hinds has begun round the clock religious broadcasting from the comfort of his own front room. Mr. Hinds, owner of Utilas only cable channel, will be responsible for changing videotapes throughout the night. He has invited all churches to come to his house and have their own broadcast time. “I’m on a mission from God, all churches are welcome,” said Mr. Hinds. Shelby McNabs popular evening news show will continue with the recent addition of caller screening and id to help filter prank callers. Methodist VIPs grace Utila Methodist dignitaries Rev. Dr. George Mulrain, Connexional President in the Caribbean and Americas and Rev. C. David Goff, District President, visited the Island on September 10th. It was their first visit to the island where they were well looked after by Rev. Janet Corlett. Island recycling A new recycling initiative for the island is being coordinated by Victor Lobo, owner of Victors Store opposite the Bundu Cafe. Bottles with a recycled ‘dot’ on the bottom and paper (not cardboard) can be delivered directly to Mr. Lobo`s store, or ask your nearest dive shop if they collect. Innovative new courses at BICD Bartending (where you actually get to work in a bar) and DJ-ing courses are now available at the Bay Islands College of Diving alongside the traditional dive courses. D’Arcy Kelly has big plans for the new Whale Shark Research Center at the College. “Eventually we want to establish a dive university, providing courses in any skill that’s useful in or alongside the diving industry.” said Mr. Kelly. As well as housing the ‘dive university’ the building will also provide facilities for marine science students and researchers. Y oung Lejourn Hill, 9, bravely spent the last three years battling leukaemia. He is now in remission and told us about his experiences. How did you find out you had leukaemia? I was getting fever and headaches, mum kept carryin me to Ceiba but they said it was normal. Eventually we went San Pedro Sula, the doctor took one look at my hands and said I had leukaemia. Tell us about the treatment? I had chemotherapy for three years, every week I had a shot, it makes you sick for a few days, my bones and head hurt, I lost my hair. Twice a month I gave a blood test but the worst was the back test. They put a rod into my back to take bone marrow to see for cancer cells every three months. I didn’t like that. What about school? I couldn’t go school, I would get sick off the other kids too often. But I’m back now. How did you find hospital? I made a lot of friends in hospital but it was sad because we would go back and they were gone, they died. Utila East Wind Founded 1st April 2005 Issue no. 6 Utila Bay Islands Honduras Central America (504) 373 8530 [email protected] LOUISE POWELL TARA NOBLE-SINGH Editors GUILLERMO Translator SPECIAL THANKS TO THE UTILAEASTWIND TEAM Barbara, Sharon, Remi, Guillermo, Sam, Frank THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT Precious, Dr. John, Mark Smith, Monica, Randy Cardona, Herb White PRINTED BY La Prensa San Pedro Sula (504) 552 - 8000 To make the news If you think its news call us on 373 8530. To place your ad For adverts and advice on free classifieds call 373 8530. To air your views Letters on any subject are welcomed for publication. Priority will be given to letters dealing with local issues. The editors reserve the right to amend or shorten letters at their discretion. To get your paper Pick up a free copy from bars, restaurants and public places across the island and the ferry and tourist destinations on the mainland. Utila East Wind is available to view on-line at One day I met the presidents wife, she came and took her picture with me. The great news is you’re now in remission, tell us what that means. I don’t have to take chemo anymore but I still have to be checked every month for the next five years. Is there anybody you want to thank? Thanks to God and my grandma and grandpa, and the Hospital Escuela for helping me. Thank you to Lejourn and his mum for speaking to us, we wish him all the luck in the future. ~ El joven Lejourn Hill de 9 años de edad pasó los últimos 3 años luchando valientemente contra la leucemia y recientemente la hizo retroceder. El nos contó acerca de sus experiencias. Cómo descubriste que tenías leucemia ? Estaba teniendo fiebre y dolores de cabeza, mamá lo pasaba llevándome a Ceiba pero ellos decían que era normal. Eventualmente fuimos hasta San Pedro Sula, el doctor echó una Mirada a mis manos y dijo que yo tenía leucemia. Háblanos del tratamiento Hice quimoterapia por tres años, cada semana me daban una inyección, te pone enfermo por unos días, me dolían los huesos y la cabeza, perdí el pelo. Dos veces por mes me hacían un test de sangre pero lo peor fue el test de la espalda. Pusieron una varilla en mi espalda para tomar médula ósea para buscar células cancerosas cada tres meses. Eso no me gustó. Qué pasó con la escuela ? No podía ir a la escuela, me enfermaba de los otros chicos muy seguido. Pero ahora estoy de vuelta. Que te pareció el hospital ? En el hospital hice un montón de amigos pero fue triste porque volvíamos y ya no estaban, habían muerto. Un día conocí a la esposa del presidente, ella vino y se tomó una foto conmigo. Dinos sobre tu recuperación Ya no tengo que hacer más quimoterapia pero todavía me tengo que hacer revisar cada mes por los próximos cinco años. Hay alguien a quien quieras agradecer ? Gracias a Dios y a mis abuelos, y al Hospital Escuela por ayudarme. Gracias a Lejourn y su madre para hablar con nosotros y mucho suerte para el futuro. ■ Map showing epicentre of quake Cont. from pg. 1 de falla, los terremotos son muy raros. El temblor se sintió en la costa en La Ceiba y San Pedro Sula pero no se reportaron daños. En caso de un terremoto trate de evitar huir de su casa en pánico, es más probable que sea alcanzado por objetos volando alrededor. Por el contrario, protéjase debajo del arco de alguna puerta ya que es improbable que éstos colapsen, si no puede, hágalo debajo de alguna mesa. Lo peor del terremoto ocurre en los primeros 30 segundos, si no se ha puesto más fuerte hasta entonces normalmente usted se puede relajar.■ 3 Utila East Wind Weather October, 2005 Outlook October marks the start of the rainy season on Utila, bringing with it relief from the high temperatures and swarming flies of August and September. The rain usually continues until January or February, most common in the late afternoons and early evenings. Hurricanes continue to threaten the entire region. This stage of the season often sees activity in our part of the western Caribbean, watch ‘Tropical Update’ at 50 mins past the hour on the Weather Channel (30) for up-todate information. Moons 3rd Oct. 10th Oct. 17th Oct. 25th Oct. Atlantic Hurricane Season 2005 This years hurricane season has been unprecedented both in the number of systems and in their severity. Record breaking hurricanes Katrina and Av. temp 85ºF / 29ºC Ten yr. high 91ºF / 33ºC Rita, both among the five strongest hurricanes on record, caused Av. rainfall 17in. / 43cm widespread devastation Ten yr. high 35in. / 89cm along the US Gulf coast within weeks of each other. Sunrise ≈ 5:52AM It is likely that, for the first time ever, all the Sunset ≈ 5:39PM seasons prepared names will be used, storms Water temp 84ºF / 29ºC will then be named by the greek alphabet. Quotesof theMonth MUNICIPALITY TALKS MAYOR ALTON COOPER Congratulations to the kids for a fantastic show on September 15th, it was good to see the whole town out enjoying themselves. I would also like to give a big thanks to Randy Cordone, a great guy who’s given up much of his time helping the kids improve their baseball skills, a real asset to the community. And now with September over lets all hope that October brings us a break from the pestering flies! ▼▼ We`ve had an exciting breakthrough with the major Islandwide sanitation project. Soon all homes and businesses will be provided with proper sanitation systems. Before finalising plans technicians will visit each and every household to talk to residents and discuss different possibilities. I ask everyone to please co-operate with them as they are working to try and help you. ▼▼ I would like to invite everyone to the stone laying ceremony for the desalination plants on the 12th of October. As an expensive project it would be nice for the community to show their appreciation by attending. Drilling for uncontaminated salt water to supply the plants has begun and the project should be fully operational by March. None of this would have been possible without the generous property donation of Leiscter Jones (Mr. Slunken). ▼▼ The Cayes received new benches and chairs for the school, with thanks to the ongoing support of Licenciada Olivera, Director of Education for the Bay Islands. Work also continued on the water pipelines, which should be up and running at last. ▼▼ New bug spraying equipment is on its way, we will continue to use toxins especially designed for delicate natural environments like Utila. ▼▼ The Methodist school has been blessed with twenty more computers thanks again to Dr. Hal and Donna Beuyer. ▼▼ Roadworks will ease off as we start getting more rain and after a quiet September lets hope October brings a few more customers to the Islands businesses. Your Mayor, Alton Cooper Felicitaciones a los niños y jóvenes por la fantástica presentación del 15 de Septiembre. También quisiera agradecer grandemente a Randy Cordone, una gran persona que ha dado mucho de su tiempo ayudando a los muchachos a mejorar sus técnicas de Béisbol, de gran valor para la comunidad. Ahora con el mes de Septiembre finalizado esperemos que Octubre nos de un descanso de las plagas! ▼▼ Hemos tenido un emocionante avance que el proyecto de saneamiento para la isla. Pronto todas las casas y negocios serán provistos de sistemas de saneamiento adecuado. Antes de finalizar la planificación los técnicos visitarán cada una de las casas para platicar con los residentes y discutir diferentes posibilidades. Solicito la cooperación de todos con ellos mientras ellos trabajan y tratan de ayudarles. ▼▼ Me gustaría invitar a todos a la ceremonia de la puesta de la primera piedra para la Planta Desalinizadora el 12 de Octubre. Es un proyecto muy caro y será muy gratificante que la comunidad de a conocer su apreciación al participar de la ceremonia. El proyecto sería completamente funcional para Marzo. Nada de esto podría haber sido posible sin la generosa donación de la propiedad por el señor Leiscter Jones (Mr. Slunken). ▼▼ Los Cayos recibieron nuevas mesas y sillas para la escuela, agradeciendo al constante apoyo de la Licenciada Olivera, Directora de Educación para las Islas de la Bahía. También continúa el trabajo con la tubería de agua potable, la cual estará finalmente funcionando. ▼▼ La Escuela Metodista ha sido bendecida con 20 computadoras mas gracias a otra vez al Dr. Hal y Donna Beuyer. ▼▼ El trabajo de las calles se parará un poco a medida que tengamos mas lluvias y después de un silencioso Septiembre esperemos que Octubre traiga mas clientes a los negocios de Utila. ■ “ I was just about to jump out of the window......... naked. ” Mr. G’s reaction to the earthquake. “ We plan to offer courses in DJing and bartending.... ” BICD Manager D’Arcy Kelly “ I wont compromise, if I can’t do it my way I quit! Its not my fault if people can`t take a ******* joke! ” Dr John on his once regular column. “ I can’t afford the open water course, I’ll just take a few fun dives ” Said an uncertified, potential customer who thought he could just pick it up. 4 Utila East Wind A ndependence Day! n army of residents thronged the crossroads on September 15th to celebrate Honduran Independence day. The kids put on an impressive display marching through town in an explosion of colour, singing and dancing, flaunting their spectacular costumes. Teams of girls with pink pompoms, little boys in suits and shades and dizzying hula hula girls paraded down the main street stopping every fifty meters to perform for enthusiastic onlookers, showing that all those months of constant practising were worth it! “The rascals woke me up every morning with their banging, but this is fantastic - what an atmosphere!” said Ben Smith, tourist. After a break for lunch festivities continued with more traditional fun and games organised by Johnny Hinds with the assistance of Tony Zelaya and funded by the municipality. The ever popular boxing ring provided a stage for young bravados to release tensions and the seemingly impossible greasy pole had crowds holding their breath in suspense. “It’s twenty meters tall and lathered in grease, the kids that get to the top and grab the money have got no fear.” said Charles Connor. The prize was eventually won by twelve year old Efrain Jeronimó Poblonc, who claimed the Lps. 4000 to share with his team. Throughout the festivities money was fired out from above thrilling the crowds and garifuna dancers had people grooving in the streets. “It looked like it was going to rain so we finished the games early, unfortunately we had no time for the traditional soda drinking and spaghetti eating contests.” said Mr Hinds. A marathon was also organised for the first time this year raising Lps. 1250 for the Centro de Salud. Thirty eight fit athletes ran from Bar in the Bush to the airport and back all competing for trophies donated by Richard Del Ormo, mayoral candidate. “The marathon is a good idea but it’s a shame it was at the same time as the traditional games, we didn’t have as many adults competing this year as we usually do.” said Mr Hinds. As the day drew to a close families put tired children to bed and those who hadn’t had enough beer already headed for the bars. ~ Un ejército de marchantes colmó los caminos el 15 de septiembre, para celebrar el Día de la Independencia de Honduras. Los chicos hicieron una presentación impresionante marchando por el pueblo en una explosión de color, cantando y danzando, luciendo trajes espectaculares. Equipos de chicas con pom pones rosados, niños de traje y anteojos negros y chicas hula hula que mareaban desfilaron por la calle principal parando cada cincuenta metros para hacer su show ante el público entusiasmado, demostrando que valieron la pana todos esos meses de intensa práctica !. Los niños me despertaron cada mañana con sus tambores, pero esto es fantástico, qué atmósfera!” dijo Ben Smith, turista Después de un intervalo para almorzar las festividades continuaron con diversión más tradicional y juegos, organizados por Johny Hinds con la asistencia de Tony Zelaya y con fondos de la municipalidad. El ring de boxeo siempre popular proveyó el escenario para que los pequeños valientes iberaran sus tensiones y el aparentemente imposible palo encebado mantuvo a las multitudes sin aliento. “Tiene veinte metros de alto y está bien cubierto de grasa, los chicos que llegan hasta arriba y toman el dinero no conocen el miedo.” Dijo Charles Connor. El premio fué Ganado eventualmente por Efrain Jerónimo Poblonc de doce años, que conquistó las 4000 lempiras para compartir con su equipo. A lo largo de las festividades se arrojó dinero desde el cielo excitando a las multitudes y los danzantes garífunas tuvieron a la gente moviendo las caderas en las calles. “Parecía que iba a llover, por eso terminamos los juegos temprano, desafortunadamente no tuvimos tiempo para los concursos tradicionales de tomar Head to head in the boxing ring What was HOT and what was NOT! Jeronemo! (Effrain Jeronemo Poblonc) Top of the greasy pole HOT Ganador del poste grasiento Suits and shades Trajes y gafas de sol Taking the day off work Tomando un dia libre de trabajo Pink Rosa Cheap beer Cerveza mas barato Drums Tambores Independence day T-shirts Being drunk in front of your mum Sandflies Jejenes Whatever happened to.... Bath tub racing Kids paddle in tubs from dock to dock. Horse Racing Bareback through town - add a modern twist and race your golf cart? Greasy Hog Take one healthy pig, shave it, smother it in grease and chase it! Winner gets the hog! Looking good - A young drummer in the parade refrescos y comer spaguetti.” Dijo el Sr. Hinds. También se organizó una Maratón porprimera vez este año recaudando 1250 lempiras para el Centro de Salud. Treinta y ocho fornidos atletas corrieron desde Bar in the Bush al aeropuerto y vuelta compitiendo por trofeos donados por Richard Del Olmo, candidato a Alcalde. “La maratón es una buena idea paero es una pena que fué al mismo tiempo que los juegos tradicionales, no hemos tenido tantos adultos compitiendo este año como normalmente tenemos.” Dijo el Sr. Hinds. Al acercarse el día a su cierre las familias pusieron los niños en la cama y aquéllos que no habían tenido suficiente cerveza todavía se dirigieron a los bares. ■ October 2005 Carrera de bañaderas Niños compitiendo de un muelle a otro, remando en bañaderas. Carrera de caballos En pelo por el pueblo – agregue un toque moderno y corra con su carro de golf ? Cerdo encebado Tome un cerdo en buen estado, aféitelo, báñelo en grasa y persígalo! The heat El calor COLD September 15th is Independence day across Central America. Until that day in 1821 Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama were ruled by Spain. In 1810 a rising tide of disaffection with the Spanish rule erupted into riots in Mexico, the violence quickly spread throughout Central America and by 1821, after three centuries, the link with Spain was finally severed. Honduras remained a part of Mexico before briefly becoming a member of the Central American Federation. It declared its Independence as a separate nation on November 5th 1838. ~ El 15 de Septiempre es Día de la Independencia en Centroamérica. Hasta ese día en 1821 México, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, y Panamá estaban en poder de España. En 1810 una marea creciente de desafiliación con España desembocó en revueltas en México, la violencia se esparció rápidamente a lo largo de Centroamércia y para 1821, después de tres siglos, los lazos con España finalmente se rompieron. Honduras permaneció parte de México brevemente antes de convertirse en miembro de la Federación Centroamericana. Declaró su Independencia como una nación aparte el 5 de noviembre de 1838. ■ Letters to the Editor Independence Day A Brief History 5 Utila East Wind October, 2005 Hurricane - only you can be prepared. Many of our current habitantes were not here for Fifi, Francelia or Mitch, if a storm were to strike Utila here’s what would likely happen to you? Boats will not depart or arrive during the storms, or may even be sunk. Stores will quickly run out of food and supplies. Your home may vanish. Streets and roads will be impassible. You may be seriously injured- we only have two doctors and limited supplies. Cell phones may not be working and home phones will fail. You will most likely loose your job or source of income as businesses are damaged, destroyed or closed. Utilities will stop due to damage to the power lines for days or weeks, no electricity, no water, no refrigeration. Low laying areas will be flooded during the storm surge. What can you do to be prepared? Chose a “safe area or room”. Put all your documents and important papers into ziplock bags. Store at least 7 gallons of drinking water per person. Store non-perishable foods to last for a period of at least two weeks. Have at least one working flashlight with fresh batteries. If you cook with butane have a full tank on hand. Have a months supply of any medicines, baby food or supplies on hand and don’t forget a first aid kit for minor emergencies. Keep a supply of mosquito spray, they wont all be blown away and there will be mucho flies. Have an AM-FM radio handy, there will be no cable, no t.v and no phones most likely. If you are lucky enough to have a VHF radio make sure your batteries are charged before the storm. VHF may be the only means of communication, along with walkie talkies. Don’t depend on others to help you and your family.Don’t say you’re too poor to help yourself! I see hundreds of you on motos, scooters, 4 wheelers and golf carts with a coke in one hand and a bag of greasy chips in the other. It’s all up to you! And don’t blame other people if you are not prepared. You are the only factor in being ready for the big one. Think! and Pray! Herb White I Remember There was a place… long ago and far away, and I can still remember, Utila Bay. Where down on the corner, we would gather at night; to see them dancing in Edward’s Hall, and usually there’d be a fight. I can still remember, I remember the sight. There was Cap`n Arch, and his Mary L; Monday mornings like clockwork to Ceiba, and she was slow as hell. I can still remember, I remember it well. Half a cent black candy, a three cent bread; with only one Lempira, a family of four was fed. I remember. Five cents for a hand of bananas, ten cents for a picture show; if Tarzan or The Durango Kid were playing… you knew you had to go. A plantain trash bed, and a chamber pot; I remember eating Holly Hollies… at Frank`s shop. Barefoot boys and two-shoe girls, The Silver Slipper and hot-comb curls; stick-horse riding cowboys, playing marbles with Ms. Lilly Gay, anytime you broke the Fourth Commandment… you knew you had to pay. I remember… Utila Bay. Christmas was special, for each girl and boy; an apple they would give us.. and if lucky… a toy. Two cents sugar and a three cent bun, Mr. Spurgeon selling chicharon, and Lisha drinking rum. Lines of wheelbarrows, Would form at The Well; Stealing chickens at midnight… Hoping no one would tell. I remember…I remember it well. That was Utila of a long time ago, where those times went I do not know; all I am left with are memories of yesterday, but I can still remember… Utila Bay. Got something to say? Then we want to hear it. To submit letters or suggestions contact Tara or Louise on 373 8530 or email [email protected] October, 2005 Utila East Wind THE NAKED DINER news&reviews 6 1 2 3 4 5 TOP FIVE THIS MONTH Mango Gelateria Hot Chocolate Lps. 20 Really tasty comes with delicious whipped cream. Add a muffin for Lps.10. Don’t forget the mouth watering variety of ice creams. A bit pricey but good for a treat. ★★★★☆ Zanzibar Fish, rice, beans and salad Lps. 85 Great beans and tasty fish. Good value for money. Try the fresh juices and creamy shakes. Watch the world go by on the streetside balcony, can be slow. ★★★☆☆ Mermaids Chicken in BBQ sauce Lps.70 Fastest food on the island, good for take away. Great meatballs and mashed potatoes with gravy. Clean and bright. Choose your meal carefully, it can add up! ★★★☆☆ Coopers Pizza Lps. 100 Big pizzas good value, crispy base with a nice amount of toppings but the sauce is quite sweet. Great takeaway or take advantage of the handy delivery service. ★★★☆☆ Island Cafe Roast Pork (Saturday nights) Lps. 89 A very nice island tradition, great to see families out to eat. Open kitchen, you can watch as your food is prepared. Lacking a little atmosphere. ★★☆☆☆ WORLDNEWS Killer Flipper Armed dolphins, trained by the US military to shoot terrorists, escaped into the Gulf of Mexico in the aftermath of Katrina as reported by british newspaper the Observer. “My concern is that they have been trained to shoot, if divers are mistaken for a spy or suicide bomber they could fire,” said Leo Sheridan, 72, US government employee. ■ Storm Double The US Gulf coast suffered a double onslaught at the hands of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in September. Both storms inflicted widespread loss of life and property, causing damage topping $30 billion dollars. New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was among many who criticised the central government for its slow response. “Where are the choppers, food and water and where’s the help!” said Mayor Nagin. President Bush admitted the government did not foresee the devastation “I don’t think anybody anticipated the breach of the levees.” he said. ■ Passengers Saw Landing Drama 140 aircraft passengers watched their own lifeand-death drama unfolding live on television as their plane circled Southern California for hours, crippled by faulty landing gear. “It was very scary, grown men were crying,” said Diane Hamilton, one of the passengers who tried to send a telephone message to relatives in the event of her death. After flying for three hours to burn off fuel the pilot did a successful emergency landing. News broadcasts stopped ten minutes prior to this, “we definitely thought that was it then, they couldn’t`t show us die on live tv,” said one passenger. ■ Bali Bombs 19 people were killed and over 50 injured when the Indonesian island of Bali was the target of a second terrorist bomb attack on the 1st of October. The popular tourist destination was devastated by a previous bombing in 2002, which left 202 dead and the island struggling to survive as tourists were scared off. ■ Dr John, Friend or Foe? Utila East Wind Staff ave you been looking for Dr John’s column and discovered its not there? Dr John quit this month in response to mounting pressure from those angered by his controversial subject matter. “I wont compromise, I always do it my way. Its not my problem if people can’t take a joke” said Dr John For the last six months his monthly column has been H dissecting the community. “Tourists might not come to the island if they read that, its disgusting” said Jasmine Holmberg of Deep Blue divers. One enraged reader has started a one man campaign, pressurising advertisers to boycott the paper, describing the last article as pornographic. However others see a lighter side. “Its hilarious, what will he think of next?” said Ian Eisley Like it or not, for many the contentious column is the first thing they read. But has Dr John’s unique style gone too far? Let us know what you think, fill in the ballot paper below and drop it in to Hendersons Supermarket, stop us in the street, or email us at utilaeastwind @gmail. com or register your vote on line at aboututila. com. ■ Utila East Wind Readers Ballot! Have your say! Deposit in the box in Henderson’s supermarket. Votes can also be registered in person, on line at aboututila.com, by email at [email protected] or by phone on 373 8530. Should ‘Dear Dr. John’ stay or go? Stay □ Go □ Dr.John and his dog Sue Utila East wind Blue Pages October, 2005 Give fish a chance and leave fancy lures at home Barbara Kempf S eptember 17th was a perfect day to go out and spot for whale sharks. Just north of Black Hills, Utila’s famous sea mount, boat captains found what they were looking for: A big broil of tunas, which is a sign for loads of krill and plankton at the surface, meant there could be a whale shark feeding close by. The divers were excited and prepared to get a glimpse of the gigantic and peaceful fish. But there was a big surprise: Attached to the upper lobe of the caudal (tail) fin of the 25 foot shark was a big fishing hook, the fishing line wrapped twice around the tail and a 10 ft. long steel cable with a melon size purple lure dragging behind it. The kind of lure that is usually used to catch big game like marlin. Jules Pages, Dive Instructor, saw the hook and the cable, and realized the animal needed help. “I shouted to the boat that we needed a knife to cut the whale shark free.” Dan Cain, Videographer, jumped in the water equipped with a diving knife, swam up to the shark, but couldn’t cut through the steel cable. “I kept trying, but at one point we had to return to the dive shop because people on the boat started to get seasick”, he said. “We went back, picked up knives and wire cutters and drove out again to where we “ thought the whale shark was.” They found the injured animal and for two hours tried to get close enough. At one point Alex, Dive master, managed to get a hold on the wire, but had to let go as the shark swam off. “We couldn’t hold on to the lure, because we didn’t know if there were more hooks in there”, said Mr. Cain, “there was a chance somebody could get seriously hurt, in the end we had to give up”, he said. His main concern was that the steel wire could get caught in a boat propeller and cut off the Wealthy people who use highly Sophisticated equipment leave very small chance for the fish... ” whole upper part of the sharks fin. Incidentally the date the injured whale shark was spotted coincided with the Roatan Fishing Tournament which took place from 15th to 18th September. “I am not a large advocate of fishing tournaments”, said Utila Mayor, Alton Cooper. “The participants are mostly wealthy people who use highly sophisticated equipment, which leaves a very small chance for the fish.” He remarked that there should be more effort put into releasing the catch and there should be ways to conduct such tournaments more ecologically than is currently the case. “But I am sure these fishermen didn’t catch that whale shark intentionally”, he adds. “But sports fishermen have to realize that they are taking the bread out of the local commercial fishermens mouths.” Around Utila fishermen catch fish by using only a hand line, a much more primitive method and hence not that efficient, but a lot more environmentally friendly. As for the whale shark in our story, Mayor Cooper has some good news as well: “The hook Whale Shark in the tailfin will deteriorate within a few weeks.” So hopefully the big fish will soon be freed of its man made parasite and continue to put big smiles on the faces of divers who are lucky enough to swim with it. ■ October, 2005 Utila East Wind Blue Pages channel up towards the shoreline where you’ll find valleys of Hydrocorals by the thousands. The sea fans alone are worth the trip but mind the surge. Along the iron shore, the depth is a mere 15ft., but who can resist watching the crashing waves, penetrating colours and a chance to see some of Utila’s rare gobies. Back at the buoy, advanced divers might choose to turn right where the bottom of the wall gradually slopes towards 80ft. At 60ft., 4 swim throughs can be found; some as long as 30ft. in length. Even though they run along these sandy channels. Mind the tight squeeze on a few of them. Use your discretion, it’s not really about digging your way through. You can still hit the Iron shore for your reciprocal dive but give yourself a little extra time to cut across the sand patches and coral gardens. Watch for Jawfish, Nudibranchs and Strawberry tunicate that inhabit this area. ■ Timed breath holding, no movement, usually in a pool. After a controlled breathe up divers lay face down in a pool until they need to breath, when attempting you must signal regularly to a spotter on the surface. Record Mens: 8mins 58secs, Womens: 7mins 16secs Freediving Special Dynamic Apnea Underwater swimming for distance, usually in a pool. Divers swim underwater lengths in a pool, monofins are popular to aid propulsion. Record (with fins) Mens: 212m, Womens: 178m Record (without fins) Mens: 175m, Womens: 124m Free Immersion No fins allowed, divers must pull themselves down and up using their arms only. Record Mens: 102m, Womens: 74m Constant Weight Divers kick down until they reach neutral buoyancy and sink, after turning they kick back up. Weights are allowed but must not be jettisoned for ascent. Record (with fins) Mens: 105m, Womens: 86m Record (without fins) Mens: 80m, Womens: 50m Variable Weight A weighted sled for descent, ascent along a line. Divers are able to jettison weights at depth, but must then swim back to the surface. Record Mens: 136m, Womens: 122m No Limits A weighted sled for descent, this detatches a lift bag for the diver to ride to the surface. The most controversial form of freediving, involving the deepest dives, not recognised by any official sporting bodies. Medical experts predict that death will follow if depths are pushed even further. Record Mens: Patrick Musimu, 2005 209m Womens: Tayna Streeter, 2002 160m Free Diver stops for the camera while holding an ascent line Utila East Wind staff forgotten sport on the island of Utila, freediving has recently been attracting a new band of followers. Enticed by the serenity of gliding beneath the surface of the ocean unhindered by clumsy equipment, freedivers aim to A achieve perfect balance and control over their bodies. “It`s total mind and body relaxation, you feel euphoric - a natural high!” said Sharon Queitzsch, IANTD Freediving Instructor. Previously freediving was enjoyed by many island residents who took advantage of the perfect conditions to constantly improve their techniques. Annual competitions were pioneered by the infamous Ted Danger, who in 1998 managed to coerce the record breaking freediving duo, Pipin and Audry to Utila. “Everyone used to have a go for fun, some took it further and got really good,” said Goran Claesson, Dive Instruc- tor. However, enthusiasm was lost after a tragic snorkelling accident resulted in the death of one of the islands most renowned and well-liked freediving participants. Obviously, going for extended periods of time without breathing has its safety issues and should not be attempted alone. The most prominent danger is of shallow water black out, this usually happens on ascent when oxygen levels deplete before CO2 levels trigger the urge to breathe and you black out. That’s where spotters come in, they watch and monitor physical reactions to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and are on stand-by to provide help should anyone lose consciousness. By following a simple breathup before submersion, you can maximise oxygen levels in the body and eliminate waste CO2 enabling you to survive without air for longer. Minimising movement that consumes precious oxygen supplies as well as using positive mental strength will further prolong your dive time. Many freedivers practise yoga, meditation and visualisation techniques, “I like to imagine that I am being injected into the ocean by a syringe,” claims Pipin Ferreras. It has been suggested that the art of freediving is only 10% physical ability compared to 90% mental ability. “This explains why women can match the men in this sport, we`re stronger willed” said Ms. Queitzsch, who is currently offering free static apnea classes on the island. Tempted? anyone can take up freediving, you don’t have to be super fit, but if you want to really test your limits a healthy diet and lifestyle are important. Top free divers compete to surpass previous records, as divers reach ever increasing depths, they must continuously push their bodies to the limits. Unfortunately despite extensive safety support systems a number of high profile divers have lost their lives attempting great depths. The current record in the “no limits” discipline is 209m held by Patrick Musimu. Medical experts warn it is seriously dangerous for divers to continue to pursue records at these depths. ■ 1 2 3 4 5 Mask low volume to minimise air wastage How many safety divers are required for a world record attempt to 105m? What were the real names of the two athletes in the movie ´Deep Blue`? What are Doc`s pro plugs? What type of fins did Natalia Molchanova use for her constant ballast record of 86m last month? What does stand for? AIDA Hotel Reservations • Tourist Packages • Car Rentals Excursions • Eco-tours Alice Hill Gabourel Email: [email protected] � Air France � Iberia � Atlantic NEW Special n - Mila Roatan ! $499 Tel/Fax: (504) 425 3394 Fins long, flexible and strong for extra propulsion Test your knowledge American � Lufthansa � BA � Atlantic � Islena � Sosa � Continental � BA � Atlantic � This site must have been a favourite for divers years ago. It lost it’s buoy and has since nearly been forgotten. Located just past Rocky Point, its diversity makes it Utila’s most well rounded site. Great for all levels of certification and training dives. Take advantage divers, because with a little west wind, conditions are ideal this time of year. When the south shore is blown out, this place is golden. Take note of the Iron shore that jets out toward the new buoy. This is your best underwater landmark for finding the boat. The reef starts below the boat at 35ft. and is pretty consistent the length of the wall. Sand channels slope down from the shallows and cut through the reef to open up into the blue. Open water divers should keep left and explore the shallow reef that veers in closer to the iron shore. Coral croppings meet the flat sandy ocean bed at 65ft. Be sure to comb these flats in search for stingrays. Allow about 5 minutes to follow a sand Static Apnea Strictly No Bubbles � Continental � Atlantic � Islena � Iberia � Lufthansa RED CLIFF by Remi Michaud Apnea Disciplines 1.6, 2. Enzo Maiorca & Jacque Mayaol, 3. Earplugs 4. Monofins, 5. Association International por le Development de L’Apnée Dive Site of the month Rubber weightbelt Allows diaphragm to flex Snorkel Vavleless for maximum air flow Fish of the month Eagle Ray Aetobatus narinari Family Myliobatidae Size 4 – 8ft. (1.2 - 2.4m) Depth 1 – 80ft. (1 - 24m) Range Circumtropical Description White underside, blackish on top with white spots or ocelli, flat protruding head and long whip like tail. Where to find them on Utila Eagle rays are often spotted gracefully sailing over reefs and sand, usually alone but sometimes in pairs or groups. Can be spotted all around the island, regularly seen on the south side, especially around airport caves and Teds Point. Can also be seen from docks in the bay at night. Did you know Spotted eagle rays vary across different regions, Atlantic individuals have many more spots than their Indo Pacific relations. The species is currently under review, it may turn out to be a species complex rather than a single species. ■ Blue Pages Thinking Green UTILAS NEW DIVE PROFESSIONALS Jules Page Another successful clean up T his September 17th 2005 saw the 20th anniversary of PADI’s Project A.W.A.R.E.’s International Clean-up Day. You may remember in April we held the annual Dive Into Earth Day Clean-up, which is also an international event. In April all the businesses, schools, dive shops and community, united together to clean the islands beaches. The cayes had a very impressive in-water clean up and the main dock and the two main bar docks also received a good clean with mostly plastic cups and beer bottles being retrieved, it all looked superb. Only five months later as you go to the more remote areas around the island you may also see the state of the beaches has deteriorated since last April. Early in September I toured the island taking photos and trying to decide where needed cleaning most and it is a very hard decision! After much deliberation Utila Dive Center and Cross Creek Dive Center headed to Pumpkin Hill Beach. 23 Vounteers from BICD and the Iguana station took a boat to Little Bite. It was a successful day with over 67 bags of trash filled. An interesting study took place as well; we had a few people in the group focus on one thing and ended up with over three to four bags of just shoes. We found 16 syringes, luckily only one with a needle still attached. For the most unusual find it would have to be a butt plug, how this person identified what it was I’m still unsure! We enjoyed a hot mosquito infested session picking up trash. You may ask why there is so much trash. It is washed onshore from the sea, where unfortunately the practice of dumping everything 25miles offshore still takes place. The U.S. coast guard regulations (http://www.boatsafe.com/ nauticalknowhow/boating/4_ 2_f.htm) state that it is illegal to dump plastic anywhere at sea. Yet this is not an international rule and 75% of what was found at Pumpkin Hill Beach was plastic. This may come from the mainland, the cayes or even Cuba, for example last years clean-up we found a plastic bottle from the Dominican Republic. All the trash collected ends up at Utila’s town dump. When this area becomes overfilled bulldozers head in and compact it. You may see small amounts of black smoke fill the sky as the municipality burns any excess. ■ Altons Ben DM Denia DM Anne Maria DM Daniel DM BICD James DM Jemma AI Kate AI Mauricio AI Orlando Instr Noriko Instr Dan Instr Stefanie Instr Sean Instr Sofie Instr Drew Inst Martine Inst Ilan Staff Instr Chris Satff Instr Pete Master Instr Captain Morgans Mark Gething DM April Handley DM Ecomarine Tony DM UDC Natasha Gallier DM Fabian Wey DM David Bicchetti AI Ruth Mosley AI Liz Ely AI Rafale Chouinard AI Sandi Blair Instr Raol Jackson Instr Andre Kovacs Instr Chris Mac Cubbin Staff Instr Watersports Mike AI Ryder AI Kirsty AI Zoe DM Bob Smith AI TOWN MAP 1 HOTELS Ocean front rooms, fan, shared bath, dock 7am - 7pm 425 3704 E5 $20 - $30 Breakfast, Internet and bike rental included, tv lounge, roof terrace, 5mins from beach 8am - 8pm 425 3916 C1 Backpackers 6 $2 - $9 Share kitchen, fan, share bath, near beach 7am -7pm 425 3350 C1 Bay View Hotel 11 $16 - $22 Private bath, fan, hot water, fridge, ocean view 8am - 8pm not Sun 425 3114 C2 Blueberry Hill 7 $5 Shared bath, fan Sun - Fri 6am - 6pm 425 3141 B5 Bolan’s Inn 7 $10 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 8am - 8pm 425 3007 Captain Morgans 8 $3 - $5pp Private bathroom, fan. 7:30am - 6pm 425 3349 Cayes Collibiri 8 $25 - $35 Restaurant, bar, pool, hot water, a/c or fan 9am - 12pm 3.30pm - 6.30pm 425 3329 B2 Coopers Inn 16 Lps.120-150 Kitchen, resturant, fans, shared bath. 8am - 9:30pm 425 3184 D5 Coral View Resort 18 $35 - $65 Ocean front, AC, Private bath, hot water, restaurant / bar 6.30am - 10pm 425 3778 Blue Bayou Cross Creek Dive shop 14 $3pp Fan, shared shower, kitchen and louge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5 Cross Creek Cabins 4 $28 - $35 A/C, hot water, cable tv, fridge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5 6am - 10pm 425 3142 The Point Freddy’s Place 8 $16 - $35 Ocean front, kitchen, hot water, AC or fan, dock, TV Hollands Inn 6 $12 - $30 Private bath, fan, a/c. 7am - 9pm 425 3206 C4 Hotel Bavaria 6 $10 - $13 Fan, private bath 8am - 8pm 425 3809 D4 Hotel Utila 20 $14 - $51 Hot water, a/c, fan, private bath 7am - 7pm 425 3340 C3 Jade Seahorse 6 $72 Private bath, hot water, fans, a/c, fridge 8am - 9pm 425 3270 B5 The Lodge 8 $65 - $95 Private bath, fan, hot water, a/c, tv 7am - 6pm 425 3291 C3 Loma Vista 10 $4 - $6 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 6am - 9pm 425 3243 B5 6am - 8pm 425 3305 B5 Mango Inn 26 $75 Pool, private bath, a/c, fan, tv, fridge, restaurant/bar, wireless network Margaritaville 21 $30 - $50 Ocean view, AC, private bath, restaurant and hot water, fridge and tv 7am - 9pm 425 3366 D1 Relax Inn 4 $35 Sea front, AC, private bath, hot water, fridge 6am - 8pm 425 3879 D5 Rose’s Inn 11 $8 - $12 Shared / Private bath, fan, hot water, kitchen Mon-Sat 8am12pm, 2-8pm 425 3283 A3 Rubi’s Inn 12 $20 - $30 Fan, a/c, private bath, hot water, fridge, private balcony, waterfront. 7am - 7pm 425 3240 D5 Tropical Hotel 17 $5 Fan, shared bath and shared kitchen 6am - 9pm 425 3568 Tropical Sunset 25 $25 - $125 Bar,Restaurant, Free use of Bando beach 8am - 614pm 425 3190 Trudy’s 28 $3 - $6pp Fan, shared bath 7am - 7pm 425 3103 Trudy Suites 7 $45 - $50 A/C, hot water, tv, fridge, microwave 7am - 7pm 425 3103 E5 Watersports - Mansion 6 $3 / person Hostel style, shared kitchen, shared bath 9am - 7pm 425 3239 B4 The Point The Point E5 RESTAURANTS & BARS Bando Beach 9am - 5.30pm Beach bar, snacks Bar in the bush Fri, 9pm - late Night club Big Mammas Cafe 6am - 4pm Sandwiches and breakfast 425 3883 Map The Point Airport rd E5 Bundu Cafe Mon - Sat, 8am - 3pm; Sun, 6pm - 9.30pm Sandwiches, salads & cappuchinos 425 3557 C4 Cafe Barracuda Mon -Sat, 6.30am - 11pm International Captain Jacks 7am - 2pm Local food Casino 8am - 12am, Sat til 3am Night club and local C4 Coco Loco 4pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 1am Dock bar C4 Cola de Mico Tue - Sun, 9am - 10pm; Fri/Sat til 12pm Pool Hall and bar B5 Pizza and pasta 425 3190 C3 425 3273 425 3184 C1 D5 Dave`s Restaurant Mon - Sat, 6.30pm - 9.30pm BBQ D5 Driftwood Cafe 7am - 10pm International food and seafood 425 3266 D1 El Castillo Thu - Tue, 6pm - 10pm European 425 3329 Fidi`s Bar Tue - Sun, 10am - 7pm Local 425 3185 Glady`s Big Burgers 11am - 10pm Burgers B2 The beach C4 Grill at Tranquila Thu - Sun 3.30pm (snacks), 6pm (full meals) - 10pm Grilled food, Salads and sides Holand`s Restaurant 11.30am - 2pm Local 425 3206 C4 Jade Seahorse 7am - 10pm, closed Tue/Wed International 425 3270 Jungle Cafe 3pm - late International Tue/Fri/Sun. Daily Bar. Kobs 9am - 10pm Ice cream B5 Stuarts Hill D4 La Cassetta de Coca Tue - Sun, 8am - 10pm Snacks La Piccola Wed - Sun, 5pm - 10pm Italian food 425 3746 C4 Las Delicias 3pm - 12am, (Sat 3pm - 3am) Bar and Snacks 425 3361 C4 Mamita`s Place Mon - Sat, 7.30am - 2pm 4.30pm - 10pm Local Mango Inn 6.30am - 9.30pm Pizza and international 425 3410 B5 Mango Tree Gelateria Mon - Sat, 9am - 10pm, Sun 10am - 10pm Gelato and American coffee 425 3335 C4 Mermaids Sun - Thu 11am - 10pm (Fri 3pm) Sat 6.30pm- 10pm International fast food, delivey 425 3299 D5 Munchies 6am - 10pm International 425 3168 C4 Paisano 7am - 10pm Local 425 2311 Pelican Bar 11am - 10pm Beach bar & international RJ`s Wed/Fri/Sun 5.30pm 9.30pm BBQ C4 On the beach E6 Seabreakers 5pm - 12am Dock bar Seven Seas Tue - Sun 6am - 10pm Local Skidrows 3pm - 12am Bar C1 The Island Cafe Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Local C4 Tranquila 3pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 2.30am Dock bar Treetanic Bar 7pm - 12am Cocktail bar 425 3270 B5 Ultralight Cafe Sun - Fri 7am - 10pm Israeli 425 3201 Utila Cuisine 9am - 10pm Local & vegetarian cuisine 425 3214 Will’s Tacos Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Tacos, Gringas and Tortas 379 8659 C2 On the beach D5 Zanzibar Cafe 7am - 4pm Local food C4 C4 D5 425 3377 5 6 E6 C D E Opening hours Centro de Salud 425 3371 Map Airport Rd C2 425 3277 Hyperbaric Chamber Mon - Sat 8.30am - 3.30pm 425 3378 C3 Medical Store 8am-8pm 425 3154 C4 Utila Comm. Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, Sat 9am - 11am 425 3137 C3 Tel. no. Map C4 Opening hours BGA Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3117 Banco Atlantico Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3374 Reef Cinema Mon - Sat 11.30am - 6pm Cay Caulker Cyber Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun til 5:30pm D5 Hideout 8am-8pm E5 JC’s Mon - Sat 9am - 7pm, Sun 10am - 6pm C4 Mango Tree Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm C4 Mermaids Sun-Thur 9am - 10pm, Fri til 5pm, Sat 6pm-10pm D5 Triple H Sun - Thr 8.30am-9pm, Fri 8.30am-4pm Sat 7am-9pm B5 Bay Islands Original Mon - Sat 9am - 8pm, Sun til 12pm D5 Di Gal 10am - 9pm C4 Island Creations Mon-Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 12 - 6pm. C4 Ka-Taupe 8am - 8pm C3 Nico’s Mon - Sat 5pm - 9pm C4 Tel. no. Map Bush Mon - Sat 6:30am- 6pm; Sun til 12pm 4253147 D5 Hendersons Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6:30pm 425 3148 C4 Meat Mart Mon - Sat, 7am-12pm, 2pm-6pm, Sun til 12 Rose Mon - Sat, 7am - 12pm, 2pm-8pm 425 3283 C3 Samanthas (7/11) 9am - 12pm, 3.30pm - 6.30pm 425 3110 C3 Seaeye Store Mon - Sun, 6am-12pm, 2pm -6pm Tel. no. Map DC’s Bike Rental Biclycles 425 3285 C4 Ramons Services Kayaks and four wheelers 425 3307 C2 Ritas Rentals Golf Carts 374 3791 E5 Utila Bike Rental Bicycles 425 3800 C4 Tel. no. Map Camilla’s Tue - Sat 7:30am-2pm, Sweet Tooth Mon-Fri 6am-12pm Map Opening hours Opening hours Opening hours Price / month $240 Map C4 C4 Rental type Blueberry Hill C4 D5 Opening hours D5 425 3144 Facilities Tel. no. C4 Map TV 425 3141 B5 A3 Countryside $250 - $450 TV, some with hot water 425 3921 Hollands Inn $350 - $400 TV, porch 425 3206 C4 Rose’s Inn $300 - $400 Hot water, TV, porch 425 3283 Hot water, a/c 425 3692 A3 Old Airport Sandstone Apts. $450 Tel. no. Map Fringe Salon Mon/Tue/Thur 9am-6pm. Fri/Sat 12am-8pm Opening hours 425 3745 C3 Johnny’s Water 7am - 7pm 425 3304 C3 Utila Telephone co. 8am - 8pm World Wide Travel Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat ti12pm C4 E5 Tel. no. Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm Dental Clinic Sosa 425 3161 5pm - 10pm, closed Wed, Sun Tel. no. 4 B Atlantic 425 3364 Coopers Inn Details 3 A HEALTHCARE $3 - $4pp 25 BANKS 13 Annie Marelli INTERNET Alton’s Dive Inn Opening Hours 2 Map SOUVENIRS Tel. no. SUPERMARKETS Opening hours RENTALS Facilities OTHERS APPARTMENTS BAKERY Price range AIRLINES Rooms C4 425 3394 B4 Place To Utila From Utila La Ceiba 06:00 (not Sun), 15:30 06:00, 15:30 (not sun) Price $34 SPS 14:00 06:00 (not sun) $82 La Ceiba 07:00 (not sun), 15:15 07:50 (not sun), 15:50 $34 Roatan 06:15 (not sun), 12:30 07:30 (not sun), 15:30 $68 SPS 13:50 07:50 $82 TAXI Hank’s Taxi – 425 3180 / 397 1678 Paisano Taxi – 425 3311 Stephanie 425 3987 / 384 3650 PRINCESS FERRY Tel. 435 3390 Utila – La Ceiba 6:20am (everyday), 2pm (Fri, Sat & Mon) La Ceiba – Utila 9:30am (Fri, Sat & Mon), 4pm (everyday) Adults: Lps. 290 Seniors Lps. 210 Children (6 – 12 yrs): Lps. 140 Children (under 6): free WATER TAXIS Ramon’s services 425 3307 VHF 69 Captain Jake Call @ house on the point Captain Rennie Bodden 425 3114 Captain Ford 425 3104 Captain Hal Next to Big Mammas CHURCH SERVICES Utila Catholic Church 7pm Thu, Sat & Sun 7pm Jue, Sab y Dom 9am Sunday School 9am Dom clases para ninos. Mizpath Methodist Church 425 3205 Sun 10:30am Preaching Sun 2:30pm Sunday School Sun 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 425 3151 Sun school 9am Sun worship 10am Sun evening service 7pm Mon lady service 7pm Tue youth service 7pm Thu 7pm Friday Youth Service 7pm MEDIA HQTV Channel 31 Tel. 425 3357 Local cable channel 7pm - 8pm Mon - Thu: Utila daily news. Sundays: Sports and events Religious programming at all other times Channel 17 Local messages and information Magic 107.1FM Roatan Bruce Show 11pm - 1pm Mon - Fri SCHOOLS Escuela Republica de Honduras 425 3399 Methodist School 425 3272 Adventist School 425 3129 TELEPHONE LIST BICA Fire Station Hondutel Hugos Phone Service Immigration Offices Morgans Satellite & Cable Municipality Offices Police Port Captain Post Office Tourist Information Tropico Internet UPCO Utila Express 425 3260 382 4815 425 3101 425 3300 425 3365 425 3161 425 3255 425 3145 425 3116 425 3167 425 3255 440 3136 425 3193 425 3283 Utila East Wind CLASSIFIEDS Services Multiservicios y distribuciones generales ofrece productos de limpieza. No necesitos pagar por flete solomente llama al 374-7924 con Delmino Varela y tendras tu producto en 24 horas. Mr Fix it, for all your scuba gear. Contact Guillermo @ UDC. Traditional Thai massage, reflexology, Indian head massage, body massage. Ask for Andrina, Simon or Tara @ BICD 425-3210 email: simon. andrina@ gmail. com Computer classes, flexible schedule, 3hrs/wk contact Sheryl @ Triple H internet. Ma-merr’s day care, open monfri 7am-8pm 2mths - 3yrs old, behind deposito Pepsi. Come in and see us! Static Apnea Interested in extending your breath hold time? Come along to the Mango pool at 7pm every tuesday evening on site training and its free! Funky Town Library. Great selection of books availiable to rent, swap or sell. Situated behind Cross Creek Diveshop across the bridge over the lagoon. For Rent Camera with underwater housing, free delivery and collection. $25/ two dives call 425-3504 and ask for Tara. Fully Equipted Restaurant availiable for rent next season, see Franz at Collibri Hotel for more information. Large room for rent in beautifull house in Sandy Bay. Two large beds, on suite bathroom, cable TV, porch swing and sea view. Suitiable for individual or couple, availiable from the 17th October. Contact Louise or Tara on 373 8530 for more information. 2 Office spaces and a rooftop restaurant /bar availiable in Broussard’s Plaza at the ferry dock. See Chris or call 388 8952 for more information. Lost Green Zambian airways T shirt. Much loved Lps. 200 for safe return. Return care of Tara at Altons dive shop. Purple and green Bicini Bike last seen at Tranquila bar. #29 on cross bar and hole in the basket, ruthlessly stolen and never returned. For Sale A/C Window units from the USA. For more information contact Liz or Rudy @ Taunties boutique or 379-1045 Paint Ball Equipment all gear needed to play. See Brooks @ Tranquila. 26 ft. Skiff with console and scuba tank racks. $3500. JUST KIDS Captain Morgan’s 425-3349. Delicious Sandwitches availiable at lunchtime at UDC, delivery to other locations also avialiable. See Barbra @ UDC for more information. Wanted Donations for those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, contact Annie Bodden for more information. Furniture for house. Couches, kitchen tables, chairs, etc. See Andi @ Bundu or call 367-7376. Wooden chairs for Bundu Cafe. See Andi or call 367-7376. Sewing Machine second hand, email [email protected] Kitten for a good home, must be a good mouse catcher. See Guillermo @ UDC. Life wanted for a big man living in a small room. Dive gear purchased 6 months ago, lost in tran- sit. Owner in Thailand, would be nice if it could ‘catch-up’ with him. SQ. Jobs Waitress for busy restaurant 5:30 - 9:30 Wed, Fri, Sun. Contact Julie at RJ’s. Birthdays Kate Bilton, Happy Birthday for the 15th! Love Txx Emily Happy Birthday! Have a good one! Txx Lonley Hearts Scuba Scot Instructor seeks intelligent female dive buddy 18-38 to share home comforts and warmth over the rainy season. Slim brunette/ blonde Australian with Visa possibilities and ability to share rent preferred!! Must be under 5’8” tall both standing up and lying down. No House/Techno fans please. See scuba at UDC. (If you can’t dive yet, I will teach you! Open Water classes starting everyday!!) Single 23 yr old stallion, loves long walks on Bandu Beach and making love with fins on (snorkel optional) Has been known to please. Dial S for Sam 425 3704 Messages Rahul Hope you are enjoying Peru. Nice to know you are checking the paper though. T&L xx To whom it may concern, I havent left the island in 5 months, I will leave soon and be sad, thanks to all that live here, Sincerely E x Ayesha, Katja, Susan, Thomas Christina, Sandra & Slyvia We miss you all! To submit a free classified in next months paper email: utila eastwind@ gmail.com. Colour in this ghoulish ghostly halloween scene. October, 2005 60 elevated seats in air conditioned comfort Tickets 45 lps Screening in October Robots, The Interpreter, and Amityville Horror are the featured films for the month. Also look for Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Kingdom of Heaven, and Kicking & Screaming. Wednesday is classic night where you can see movies you’ve always heard about but may not have seen. Movies like West Side Story and Funny Face. Fridays are “Drive-in Theatre” – movies not to be taken seriously and a perfect way to start the weekend. Look for Flesh Gordon and Cut Throat Island. Movies are shown nightly at 7:30pm with the exception of Friday (8pm) and Saturday (6:30pm and 8:30pm). Check www.UtilaMC.com for more information. Robots Comedy / Animation Ewan McGregor Halle Berry Mel Brooks The Interpreter Thriller Nicole Kidman Sean Penn Catherine Keener October, 2005 Utila East Wind Apr 20 - May 20 Like a turtle, this month will bring you a feeling of curiosity and contentment. Pick your path and realize it was the path you needed to pick. Romance is a mere giant stride away, so do it. Someone that interests you is worth talking to. Make an effort and relax. Gemini General Entertainment Knowledge May 21 - June 21 Sand flies getting to you? Don’t worry! This month is going to make you forget they even exist. How does happiness, harmony and good looks sound? The next few weeks will bring you all three. Happiness comes with finding harmony in yourself. Hold your head high and maintain neutral buoyancy. Cancer June 22 - July 22 When you smile, the sun is always shining. Paradise is in your eyes so look around. The closeness you seek is already there and easily found. Take chances and explore, life will only bring you more. Leo In the News July 23 - Aug 22 Life is like a baliada… quick, satisfying and served with a smile. Make the most of as many days possible… since everyone needs a break take time and enjoy this month. Friends and family are all around, listen to them. Virgo Food & Drink Aug 23 - Sep 22 Another year has come and gone, your birthday was one to remember and a step forward. Use this time to reflect on what’s important to you. You have come a long way with only more room to grow. Everything you need is a your fingertips and ready to be held. Enter this month with a tune in your ears, a spring in your step and sunglasses. Libra Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21 The perfect person is right in front of you. Take some time to see past the surface, you will be pleasantly surprised at what you find. Remember, all good things arise form work. If they don’t understand at first, with time they can be trained. Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21 Though bad luck has come your way remember that it was meant to be. A lesson has been learnt, and your wisdom has increased. Every action has a reaction, so good fortune is on your way. Dwelling on the past will only affect the future. Focus on the present and enjoy Utila’s sun shiny day. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 You are unsure what the rainy season is going to bring. Don’t worry! The rain is going to make you grow. Clean house and focus on what’s important. Treat yourself well and you will feel it return. Go for a swim and appreciate the ocean. Make time for yourself. Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 If life on the rock is bringing you down, think of those who dream of being here. Life is always good and nobody said it would be easy … but easy brings less reward. You are surrounded by beauty, so let it energize you. Spend time with your friends and family and always speak the truths. Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Lady luck is about to give you a kiss. Keep your eyes open and there is no way to miss it. Opportunities are all around, it’s first a matter of picking the one that’s best for you. Just remember, share this luck with others, it can only bring more. CROSSWORD 1 In which year did HQTV start? 2 8 11 14 15 17 18 6 12 13 16 19 20 21 22 Who do the Italians call Topolino? 26 23 24 27 25 28 29 ¿A quien llaman los italianos Topolino? If you`ll do this for me, I`ll do it for you.... When there is nothing left but God, that is when you find out that God is all you need. Take 60 seconds and give this a shot! All you do is simply say the following small prayer for the person who you are thinking of today. Father, God bless all my friends in whatever it is that you know they may be needing this day! And may their life be full of your peace, prosperity and power as he/ she seeks to have a closer relationship with you. Amen. ~ Si haces esto por mí, lo hare para ti… Cuando no queda nada más que Dios es cuando descubres que Dios es todo lo que necesitas. Toma 60 segundos y dale una chance a esto! Todo lo que haces es sencillamente decir la siguiente pequeña plegaria para la persona en la que estés pensando hoy. Padre, Dios bendice a mis amigos en todo lo que sea. Sabes que ellos pueden estar necesitando en este día! Y puedan sus vidas estar llenas de tu paz, prosperidad y poder ya que él o ella busca tener una relación más cercana contigo. Amén. 5 9 ¿Cuantos metros hay en cien fathoms? ¿Cual es la bebida no alcoholica mas popular en el mundo? 4 10 How many meters in one hundred fathoms? Which famous name brand is the greek goddess of victory? ¿Que nombre famoso tiene la Diosa griega de la victoria? How much money did bush’s campaign for rebuilding Iraq raise? ¿Cuanto dinero recaudo la campaña de Bush para reconstruir Iraq? What’s the worlds most popular non-alcoholic drink? 3 7 ¿En cual año empiezan HQTV? Precious Hill PRAYERORACION Sep 23 - Oct 22 Money can’t buy me happiness, and neither will being broke. Expand yourself this month and prepare for what’s around the corner. A good plan can only bring good things. Give yourself a head start and begin mañana. Local Taurus QUIZ Nautical Mar 21 - Apr 19 With less gringos on the island, this month should be a time for you. Concentrate on what makes you happy and on the loved ones around you. Listen to your heart and let it guide you to new experiences… whether they be solitude on a dock or socializing, good times are on their way for you. PUZZLES Aries 1. 2001, 2. 182.88m, 3. Mickey Mouse, 4. Nike, 5. $600, 6. Coffee HOROSCOPES 14 30 31 32 33 Down Across 1. Fruit (6) 2. Frozen lid (6) 3. Plan (4) 4. Load of rubbish (7) 5. Threadlike strand (5) 6. Wall to keep water out (5) 8. Event (4) 9. A wee drink (3) 12. Express an opinion (3) 13. Self contained underwater breathing apparatus (5) 15 & 28 Go down here to the beach (5, 3) 18. Liquid used for flavour 19. Sorrow (5) 20. ___ off in golf (3) 21. Tall clouds (7) 22. Droop (3) 23. Solitary being (6) 24. English public school (4) 25. Fastener (6) 26. Move smoothly (5) 27. Wireless (5) 28. See 15 down (5,3) 30. Large boat (4) 1. Two piece suit (6) 7. Explosive (8) 8. Found on a chromosome (4) 10. African tree (6) 11. Rough (6) 14. Circuit (3) 16. Siblings daughter (5) 17. As soon as possible (4) 19. H2O (5) 21. Species of grouper (5) 22. Textured leather (5) 23. Can you take it? (4) 26. Get out of here! (5) 28. A gamble (3) 29. Union (6) 30. Indonesian beach skirt (5) 31. Religious song (4) 32. Cocktail (8) 33. Small and dainty (6) Septembers Answers C O Z U O N O C A P R Y A A T T E O T R W N E U D S C E P E E S L E L S A S U I A G S E P M G O T M R N L I A O A E I S W A I S E S L E 1 5 7 3 8 2 4 6 4 6 8 2 1 9 3 7 5 3 7 2 4 6 5 9 1 8 2 4 3 8 9 6 1 5 7 I T E R G R E E C E E E C K 7 8 9 1 5 4 6 2 3 S 1 5 6 3 7 2 8 9 4 5 9 7 6 8 1 4 3 2 8 3 4 9 2 7 5 6 1 6 2 1 5 4 3 7 8 9 M I A N M Y X J A E S A G L U S E S I O C A S 9 T A N D O R G U I H E U A N G E B A K N hmm.... pompoms or drums? Lychee Lycheeeeees! Show me the money Say `I do` in a bikini Roving Reporter Surprise! Sea’s bounty Lady Muck October, 2005 Out and About 15 16 Sports INTERNATIONAL Football Sure Start for Chelsea In England Chelsea have started the defence of their title well by winning the first seven games of the season. Manchester United lost further ground by succumbing 2-1 at home to Blackburn, fans were so angry that they booed their team off the park. In Spain Celta Vigo are the surprise leaders of La Liga after both Barcelona and Real Madrid started the new season in lethargic fashion. ■ Tennis Federer Flies through Final LOCAL Baseball Football Current League standings Chicago White Sox beat Detriot Tigers 4-2 to clinch the American League Central Division Title. The New York Yankees remain top of the East Division but Boston can still catch them if results go their way. ■ Cricket Rare Victory for England England have won back one of the oldest trophies in sport, for the first time since 1987, by beating Australia 2-1 in the Ashes series. Many commentators have called it the greatest series of cricket ever. ■ New Motorsport Federer and Agassi Marathon Sox Celebrate Motor Sports Roger Federer confirmed his domination of men’s tennis with another grand slam title. He beat local favourite Andre Agassi in the final of the US open by three sets to one. Kim Clijsters took the women’s title after victory over Mary Pierce. ■ October, 2005 The inaugural race of the new A1 Grand Prix of Nations was won by Nelson Piquet Jnr of Brazil at Brands Hatch. Nelson Piquet In A1 teams compete by nation and all drive identical cars. Meanwhile at 24 years of age Fernando Alonso of Spain became the youngest ever world champion of Formula 1. ■ 1. Juventus 1. Sharks 2. Dolphins 3. Sherryl 4. Tigers 5. Calis N.B. Juventus and Sharks share the lead but Juventus have a game in hand Fixtures Jeremy Crane Utila’s first Indepence Day marathon took place on 15th September. 38 people braved the sun and the flies to compete. Adult Men 1st Jeremy Crane (representing TTI) 2nd Juaquin Nunez 3rd Oscas Vazquez Adult Women 1st Tara (representing Tanquila Bar) 2nd Alejandra Martinez (representing BICA) 3rd Ana Ritcher Youth 1st Larzon Bodden (representing Coral View ) 2nd George Diamond 3rd Erick Villalobo Boys 1st Dubasky Jackson 2nd Mauricio Hill 3rd Richard del Olmo Junior Girls 1st Mayra Kordovsky 3rd Janine Jackson Penalty shoot out. Juventus v. Dolpins Local Rivals U Frank Jackson tilas soccer league is made up of six different teams, the Dolphins, Tigers, Sherryl, Juventus, Calis and the Sharks. Right now the two best teams are the Dolphins and Juventus, on saturday they will face each other for the second time this season. This time the Dolphins are bringing two second division players from the mainland so the competition is definitely going to pick up. In the end it seems likely Juventus are going to overcome the Dolphins and win on Saturday going on to win the championship. ■ 01-10 4:00pm Juventus vs Dolphins 01-10 6:30pm Sherryl vs Calis 02-10 3:30pm Tigres vs Sherryl 02-10 6:00pm Juventus vs Calis 08-10 4:00pm Sharks vs Calis 08-10 6:30pm Dolphins vs Sherryl 09-10 3:30pm Juventus vs Tigres 09-10 6:00pm Sherryl vs Sharks 15-10 4:00pm Juventus vs Sharks 15-10 6:30pm Dolphins vs Tigres 16-10 3:30pm Dolphins vs Sharks 16-10 6:00pm Sherryl vs Juventus 22-10 4:00pm Dolphins vs Calis 23-10 3:30pm Calis vs Tigres EXCHANGE RATES US Dollar Euro British Pound Australian Dollar Canadian Dollar Guatemalan Quetzale Mexican Peso Nicaraguan Cordoba Costa Rican Colone 18.86 22.70 33.96 14.30 16.01 2.46 1.74 1.11 0.04