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October, 2005Issue no. 6Bay Islands, Honduras

BluePages Special onFree Diving Fish hooks and fancy rescues

Municipality Talks 3 • Weather 3 • Bar & Restaurant Listings 11 • Puzzles 14 • Classifieds 13 • Horoscopes 14 • Sport 16

Girls screamed, builders clung to their scaffold-ing and worried resi-dents ran out of their houses when a 5.8 magnitude earth-quake 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 win-dow… naked!” said a confused Mr.G.Although the quake, centred un-der 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 fall-ing off the public school building it remained intact however the hoards of frightened kids (and teachers) were sent home imme-diately.“Everyone overreacted because they don’t know about earth-quakes, 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 main-land in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba, but no damage was re-ported.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,

failing that protect your head un-der a table.The worst of the quake hits in the first 30seconds, if it hasn’t got stronger by then you can usually relax.

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Las niñas gritaron, los carpin-teros se abrazaron a sus techos y los residentes abandonaron cor-riendo sus casas cuando un ter-remoto 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 inmediata-mente.“Todos reaccionaron de más porque no conocen de terremo-tos, vamos a enseñar a los niños y maestros qué hacer para la próxima vez”, dijo Mery Due-nas, quien junto con la Directora Maria Hortensia Bueso estuvo ausente el día del incidente.Aunque Utila yace en una línea

Utila East Wind Staff

Earthquake!

FREE!

7 8 & 9

Independence Day

Dr. John, Friend or Foe?

What was HOT and what was NOT

IndependenceDay Uncovered

Readers Poll!

Have your say64

Hurricane PreparednessA Warning from Herb White

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Little Fernando Bodden carries the national flag as part of this years Independence Day marchCont. on pg. 3

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NEWSINBRIEF Desalination plants The much awaited desalination plants donated by the Spanish govern-ment finally arrived safely on the island. Drilling has begun to reach uncontaminated salt water 200m under-ground 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 appre-ciation,” said Mayor Alton Cooper.It is hoped the plants will be producing water by march next year.

Katrina and Rita raise prices

New mission for HQTVJohnny 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.

Innovative new courses at BICDBartending (where you actually get to work in a bar) and DJ-ing cours-es 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.

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 pro-duction 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.

Methodist VIPs grace UtilaMethodist dignitaries Rev. Dr. George Mulrain, Connexional Presi-dent in the Caribbean and Americas and Rev. C. David Goff, District President, visited the Island on Sep-tember 10th.It was their first visit to the island where they were well looked after by Rev. Janet Corlett.

Young Lejourn Hill, 9, bravely spent the last three years battling leukaemia. He is now in re-mission and told us about his experiences. How did you find out you had leukaemia?I was getting fever and head-aches, 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 hos-pital but it was sad because we would go back and they were gone, they died.

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 grand-ma and grandpa, and the Hos-pital 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 últi-mos 3 años luchando valien-temente contra la leucemia y recientemente la hizo retro-ceder. El nos contó acerca de sus experiencias.Cómo descubriste que tenías leucemia ?Estaba teniendo fiebre y do-lores de cabeza, mamá lo pa-saba 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 tratamientoHice quimoterapia por tres años, cada semana me daban una inyección, te pone enfer-mo 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 espal-da. Pusieron una varilla en mi espalda para tomar médula ósea para buscar células can-cerosas 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 seg-uido. Pero ahora estoy de vuelta.Que te pareció el hos-pital ?En el hospital hice un montón de amigos pero fue triste porque volvía-mos y ya no estaban, habían muerto.Un día conocí a la es-posa del presidente, ella vino y se tomó una foto conmigo.Dinos sobre tu recuper-aciónYa 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 abue-los, y al Hospital Escuela por ayudarme.Gracias a Lejourn y su madre para hablar con

nosotros y mucho su-erte para el futuro. ■

Victorious Cancer Battle

Love sick lad in daring jet ski crossingOne 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...

Island recyclingA 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.

I can’t afford the open water course, I’ll just take a few fun

dives

Congratulations to the kids for a fantastic show on Septem-ber 15th, it was good to see the whole town out enjoying them-selves. 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 pes-tering flies!

▼▼We`ve had an exciting break-through with the major Island-wide 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 resi-dents and discuss different pos-sibilities. 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 commu-nity 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 wa-ter 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 com-puters 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 Oc-tober brings a few more custom-ers to the Islands businesses.

Felicitaciones a los niños y jóvenes por la fantástica present-ación 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 téc-nicas de Béisbol, de gran valor para la comunidad.Ahora con el mes de Septiembre finalizado esperemos que Oc-tubre nos de un descanso de las plagas!

▼▼Hemos tenido un emocionante avance que el proyecto de sa-neamiento para la isla. Pronto todas las casas y negocios serán provistos de sistemas de saneam-iento adecuado. Antes de finali-zar 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 pri-mera piedra para la Planta De-salinizadora el 12 de Octubre. Es un proyecto muy caro y será muy gratificante que la comunidad de a conocer su apreciación al par-ticipar 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, Direc-tora 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 silen-cioso Septiembre esperemos que Octubre traiga mas clientes a los negocios de Utila. ■

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Your Mayor,Alton Cooper

MUNICIPALITYTALKS

MAYOR ALTON COOPER

Quotesof theMonth

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I was just about to jump

out of the window.........

naked.

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”Mr. G’s reaction to the earthquake.

Outlook

Weather

3rd Oct. 10th Oct.

25th Oct.17th Oct.

Moons

Av. temp 85ºF / 29ºCTen yr. high 91ºF / 33ºC

Av. rainfall 17in. / 43cmTen yr. high 35in. / 89cm

Sunrise ≈ 5:52AMSunset ≈ 5:39PM

Water temp 84ºF / 29ºC

October marks the start of the rainy season on Utila, bringing with it relief from the high tempera-tures and swarming flies of August and Septem-ber. The rain usually contin-ues until January or Feb-ruary, 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 Car-ibbean, watch ‘Tropical Update’ at 50 mins past the hour on the Weather Channel (30) for up-to-date information.

This years hurricane season has been un-precedented both in the number of systems and in their severity. Record breaking hur-ricanes Katrina and Rita, both among the five strongest hurri-canes on record, caused widespread devastation along the US Gulf coast within weeks of each other. It is likely that, for the first time ever, all the seasons prepared names will be used, storms will then be named by the greek alphabet.

de falla, los terremotos son muy raros.El temblor se sintió en la costa en La Ceiba y San Pedro Sula pero no se re-portaron daños.En caso de un terremoto trate de evitar huir de su casa en pánico, es más probable que sea alcanzado por objetos volando alred-edor.Por el contrario, protéjase debajo del arco de alguna puerta ya que es improb-able 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.■

Atlantic Hurricane Season 2005

We plan to offer courses

in DJing and bartending....

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”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! ”

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Dr John on his once regular column.

Map showing epicentre of quake

Cont. from pg. 1

Said an uncerti-fied, potential customer who thought he could just pick it up.

Utila East Wind October 20054

HOT

COLD

Jeronemo!(Effrain Jeronemo Poblonc)

Top of the greasy pole

Suits and shades

Pink

Cheap beer

Drums

The heat

Sandflies

Independence day T-shirts

Taking the day off work

Being drunk in front of your mum

ndependence Day!An 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, sing-ing and dancing, flaunting their spectacular costumes.Teams of girls with pink pom-poms, little boys in suits and shades and dizzying hula hula girls paraded down the main street stopping every fifty me-ters to perform for enthusiastic onlookers, showing that all those months of constant prac-tising 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 festivi-ties continued with more tradi-tional fun and games organised by Johnny Hinds with the as-sistance 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 hold-ing 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 Jer-onimó 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 rais-ing 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 tro-phies 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 pre-sentación impresionante marchando por el pueblo en una explosión de color, cantan-do y danzando, luciendo trajes espectaculares.Equipos de chicas con pompones 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 atmós-fera!” dijo Ben Smith, turistaDespués de un intervalo para almorzar las festividades con-tinuaron con diversión más tradicional y juegos, organi-zados por Johny Hinds con la asistencia de Tony Zelaya y con fondos de la municipalidad. El ring de boxeo siempre popu-lar proveyó el escenario para que los pequeños valientes iberaran sus tensiones y el aparentemente imposible palo encebado mantuvo a las multi-tudes 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 Con-nor.El premio fué Ganado even-tualmente 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 tem-prano, desafortunadamente no tuvimos tiempo para los con-cursos tradicionales detomar

refrescos y comer spaguetti.” Dijo el Sr. Hinds.También se organizó una Ma-ratón 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 compi-tiendo 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 cer-veza todavía se dirigieron a los bares. ■

Ganador del poste grasiento

Trajes y gafas de sol

Rosa

Tomando un dia libre de trabajo

Jejenes

Tambores

Cerveza mas barato

El calor

What was HOT and what was NOT!

Bath tub racing Kids paddle in tubs from dock to dock.

Horse RacingBareback through town - add a modern twist and race your golf cart?

Greasy HogTake one healthy pig, shave it, smother it in grease and chase it! Winner gets the hog!

Carrera de bañaderasNiños compitiendo de un muelle a otro, remando en bañaderas.

Carrera de caballosEn pelo por el pueblo – agregue un toque moderno y corra con su carro de golf ?

Cerdo encebadoTome un cerdo en buen estado, aféitelo, báñelo en grasa y persí-galo!

Whatever happened to....

Head to head in the boxing ringLooking good - A young drummer in the parade

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r 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 commu-nication, along with walkie talkies.Don’t depend on others to help you and your family.Don’t say you’re too poor to help your-self! 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 RememberThere 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 Command-ment…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 con-tact Tara or Louise on 373 8530 or email utilaeastwind@gmail.com

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 Inde-pendence as a separate nation on November 5th 1838.

~El 15 de Septiempre es Día de la Independ-encia 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 desafili-ación con España desembocó en revueltas en México, la violencia se esparció rápida-mente 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. ■

Independence DayA Brief History

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. ■

The US Gulf coast suffered a double on-slaught at the hands of Hur-ricanes Katrina

and Rita in September.Both storms inflicted widespread loss of life and property, causing damage topping $30 billion dol-lars.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 any-body anticipated the breach of the levees.” he said. ■

140 aircraft pas-sengers watched their own life-and-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 Ham-ilton, 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 suc-cessful emergency landing.News broadcasts stopped ten minutes prior to this, “we defi-nitely thought that was it then, they couldn’t̀ t show us die on live tv,” said one passenger. ■

19 people were killed and over 50 injured when the Indone-

sian 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. ■

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Dr John, Friend or Foe?Have you been look-ing for Dr John’s column and dis-covered its not there? Dr John quit this month in response to mounting pres-sure from those angered by his controversial subject matter.“I wont compromise, I al-ways 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

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 cam-paign, pressurising adver-tisers to boycott the paper, describing the last article as pornographic.However others see a light-er side.“Its hilarious, what will he think of next?” said Ian Ei-sley

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 Hend-ersons Supermarket, stop us in the street, or email us at uti-laeastwind @gmail.com or register your vote on line at aboututila.com. ■

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Mango GelateriaHot Chocolate Lps. 20Really 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. ★★★★☆

ZanzibarFish, rice, beans and salad Lps. 85Great beans and tasty fish. Good value for money. Try the fresh juices and creamy shakes. Watch the world go by on the street-side balcony, can be slow. ★★★☆☆

Island CafeRoast Pork (Saturday nights) Lps. 89A very nice island tradition, great to see fami-lies out to eat. Open kitchen, you can watch as your food is prepared. Lacking a little at-mosphere. ★★☆☆☆

MermaidsChicken in BBQ sauce Lps.70Fastest food on the island, good for take away. Great meatballs and mashed potatoes with gra-vy. Clean and bright. Choose your meal care-fully, it can add up! ★★★☆☆

CoopersPizza Lps. 100Big 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. ★★★☆☆

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September 17th was a perfect day to go out and spot for whale sharks. Just north of Black Hills, Uti-la’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: At-tached 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 usu-ally used to catch big game like marlin.Jules Pages, Dive Instructor, saw the hook and the cable, and re-alized the animal needed help. “I shouted to the boat that we need-ed a knife to cut the whale shark free.”Dan Cain, Videog-rapher, 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, man-aged 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

whole upper part of the sharks fin.Incidentally the date the injured whale shark was spotted coin-cided 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 releas-ing the catch and there should be ways to conduct such tour-naments 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

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. ■

Give fish a chance and leave fancy lures at homeBarbara Kempf

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Dynamic ApneaUnderwater 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: 178mRecord (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: 86mRecord (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 LimitsA weighted sled for descent, this detatches a lift bag for the diver to ride to the surface.The most controversial form of freediving, involv-ing 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 209mWomens: Tayna Streeter, 2002 160m

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A forgotten sport on the island of Utila, freediv-ing has recently been attracting a new band of fol-lowers.Enticed by the serenity of glid-ing beneath the surface of the ocean unhindered by clumsy equipment, freedivers aim to

achieve perfect balance and control over their bodies.“It`s total mind and body re-laxation, you feel euphoric - a natural high!” said Sharon Queitzsch, IANTD Freediving Instructor.Previously freediving was en-joyed by many island residents who took advantage of the per-fect conditions to constantly

improve their techniques.Annual competitions were pioneered by the infamous Ted Danger, who in 1998 managed to coerce the record break-ing 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 acci-dent resulted in the death of one of the islands most renowned and well-liked freediving par-ticipants.Obviously, going for extended periods of time without breath-ing 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 physi-cal reactions to hypoxia (lack of oxygen) and are on stand-by to provide help should anyone lose consciousness. By following a simple breath-up before submersion, you can maximise oxygen levels in the body and eliminate waste CO2 enabling you to survive with-out air for longer. Minimising movement that consumes precious oxygen supplies as well as using posi-tive mental strength will fur-ther 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 impor-tant. Top free divers compete to sur-pass previous records, as divers reach ever increasing depths, they must continuously push their bodies to the limits.Unfortunately despite exten-sive 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 seri-ously dangerous for divers to continue to pursue records at these depths. ■

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Family MyliobatidaeSize 4 – 8ft. (1.2 - 2.4m)Depth 1 – 80ft. (1 - 24m)Range CircumtropicalDescription 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. ■

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Finslong, flexible and strong for extra propul-sion

Rubber weightbeltAllows diaphragm to flex

SnorkelVavleless for maximum air flow

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This site must have been a favour-ite 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 train-ing 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

channel up towards the shoreline where you’ll find valleys of Hy-drocorals 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 col-ours 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 re-ally 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 tu-nicate that inhabit this area. ■

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This 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 com-munity, united together to clean the islands beaches.The cayes had a very impres-sive in-water clean up and the main dock and the two main bar docks also received a good clean with mostly plas-tic 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 Pump-kin 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 Do-minican Republic.All the trash collected ends up at Utila’s town dump. When this area becomes over-filled bulldozers head in and compact it. You may see small amounts of black smoke fill the sky as the municipality burns any ex-cess. ■

Another successful clean up

Opening Hours Details Tel. no. Map

Bando Beach 9am - 5.30pm Beach bar, snacks 425 3190 The PointBar in the bush Fri, 9pm - late Night club Air-port rdBig Mammas Cafe 6am - 4pm Sandwiches and breakfast 425 3883 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 C3

Captain Jacks 7am - 2pm Local food 425 3273 C1

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

Coopers Inn 5pm - 10pm, closed Wed, Sun Pizza and pasta 425 3184 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 B2

Fidi`s Bar Tue - Sun, 10am - 7pm Local 425 3185 The beachGlady`s Big Burgers 11am - 10pm Burgers C4

Grill at Tranquila Thu - Sun 3.30pm (snacks), 6pm (full meals) - 10pm Grilled food, Salads and sides C4

Holand`s Restaurant 11.30am - 2pm Local 425 3206 C4

Jade Seahorse 7am - 10pm, closed Tue/Wed International 425 3270 B5

Jungle Cafe 3pm - late International Tue/Fri/Sun. Daily Bar. Stuarts HillKobs 9am - 10pm Ice cream 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 C4

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 C4

Pelican Bar 11am - 10pm Beach bar & international On the beachRJ`s Wed/Fri/Sun 5.30pm 9.30pm BBQ E6

Seabreakers 5pm - 12am Dock bar D5

Seven Seas Tue - Sun 6am - 10pm Local 425 3377 E6

Skidrows 3pm - 12am Bar C1

The Island Cafe Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Local C4

Tranquila 3pm - 12am, Fri/Sat til 2.30am Dock bar C4

Treetanic Bar 7pm - 12am Cocktail bar 425 3270 B5

Ultralight Cafe Sun - Fri 7am - 10pm Israeli 425 3201 C2

Utila Cuisine 9am - 10pm Local & vegetarian cuisine 425 3214 On the beachWill’s Tacos Mon - Sat 5pm - 10pm Tacos, Gringas and Tortas 379 8659 D5

Zanzibar Cafe 7am - 4pm Local food E5

RESTAURANTS & BARS

TAXIHank’s Taxi – 425 3180 / 397 1678

Paisano Taxi – 425 3311Stephanie 425 3987 / 384 3650

PRINCESS FERRYTel. 435 3390

Utila – La Ceiba6:20am (everyday), 2pm (Fri, Sat & Mon)

La Ceiba – Utila 9:30am (Fri, Sat & Mon), 4pm (everyday)

Adults: Lps. 290 Seniors Lps. 210Children (6 – 12 yrs): Lps. 140

Children (under 6): free

WATER TAXISRamon’s services425 3307 VHF 69

Captain JakeCall @ house on the pointCaptain Rennie Bodden

425 3114Captain Ford

425 3104Captain Hal

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CHURCH SERVICESUtila Catholic Church

7pm Thu, Sat & Sun7pm Jue, Sab y Dom9am Sunday School

9am Dom clases para ninos.Mizpath Methodist Church

425 3205Sun 10:30am Preaching

Sun 2:30pm Sunday SchoolSun 7pm Preaching

Mon 6.30pm Christian EndeavourWed 7pm Bible study

Fri 7pm Prayer meeting7th Day Adventist Church

Sun Evangelistic service 7pmWed prayer meeting 7pmFri youth meeting 7pm

Sat Sabbath school 8:45amSat devine service 11am Utila Church of God

425 3151Sun school 9am

Sun worship 10amSun evening service 7pmMon lady service 7pmTue youth service 7pm

Thu 7pmFriday Youth Service 7pm

MEDIAHQTV Channel 31

Tel. 425 3357Local cable channel

7pm - 8pm Mon - Thu: Utila daily news.Sundays: Sports and events

Religious programming at all other timesChannel 17

Local messages and informationMagic 107.1FM

Roatan Bruce Show 11pm - 1pm Mon - Fri

SCHOOLSEscuela Republica de Honduras 425 3399

Methodist School 425 3272Adventist School 425 3129

TELEPHONE LIST BICA 425 3260 Fire Station 382 4815 Hondutel 425 3101 Hugos Phone Service 425 3300 Immigration Offices 425 3365 Morgans Satellite & Cable 425 3161 Municipality Offices 425 3255 Police 425 3145 Port Captain 425 3116 Post Office 425 3167 Tourist Information 425 3255 Tropico Internet 440 3136 UPCO 425 3193 Utila Express 425 3283

Rooms Price range Facilities Opening hours Tel. no. Map

Alton’s Dive Inn 13 $3 - $4pp Ocean front rooms, fan, shared bath, dock 7am - 7pm 425 3704 E5

Annie Marelli 25 $20 - $30 Breakfast, Internet and bike rental included, tv lounge, roof terrace, 5mins from beach 8am - 8pm 425 3916 C1

Backpackers 6 $2 - $9 Share kitchen, fan, share bath, near beach 7am -7pm 425 3350 C1

Bay View Hotel 11 $16 - $22 Private bath, fan, hot water, fridge, ocean view 8am - 8pm not Sun 425 3114 C2

Blueberry Hill 7 $5 Shared bath, fan Sun - Fri 6am - 6pm 425 3141 B5

Bolan’s Inn 7 $10 Shared bath, fan, kitchen 8am - 8pm 425 3007

Captain Morgans 8 $3 - $5pp Private bathroom, fan. 7:30am - 6pm 425 3349 Cayes

Collibiri 8 $25 - $35 Restaurant, bar, pool, hot water, a/c or fan 9am - 12pm3.30pm - 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 3778Blue

BayouCross Creek Dive shop 14 $3pp Fan, shared shower, kitchen and louge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5

Cross Creek Cabins 4 $28 - $35 A/C, hot water, cable tv, fridge 8am - 6.30pm 425 3334 D5

Freddy’s Place 8 $16 - $35 Ocean front, kitchen, hot water, AC or fan, dock, TV 6am - 10pm 425 3142The

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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

Mango Inn 26 $75 Pool, private bath, a/c, fan, tv, fridge, restau-rant/bar, wireless network 6am - 8pm 425 3305 B5

Margaritaville 21 $30 - $50 Ocean view, AC, private bath, restaurant and hot water, fridge and tv 7am - 9pm 425 3366 D1

Relax Inn 4 $35 Sea front, AC, private bath, hot water, fridge 6am - 8pm 425 3879 D5

Rose’s Inn 11 $8 - $12 Shared / Private bath, fan, hot water, kitchen Mon-Sat 8am-12pm, 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 The PointTropical Sunset 25 $25 - $125 Bar,Restaurant, Free use of Bando beach 8am - 614pm 425 3190 The PointTrudy’s 28 $3 - $6pp Fan, shared bath 7am - 7pm 425 3103 E5

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

HOTELSTOWN MAP

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

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Centro de Salud Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm 425 3277 Airport RdDental Clinic 425 3371 C2

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

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BGA Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3117 C4

Banco Atlantico Mon - Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm Sat til 12.30pm 425 3374 C4

Reef Cinema Mon - Sat 11.30am - 6pm D5BA

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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 C4

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 C4

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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

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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

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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

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Fringe Salon Mon/Tue/Thur 9am-6pm. Fri/Sat 12am-8pm 425 3745 C3

Johnny’s Water 7am - 7pm 425 3304 C3

Utila Telephone co. 8am - 8pm C4

World Wide Travel Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat ti12pm 425 3394 B4

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Camilla’s Tue - Sat 7:30am-2pm, D5

Sweet Tooth Mon-Fri 6am-12pm 425 3144 C4BAKE

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Blueberry Hill $240 TV 425 3141 B5

Countryside $250 - $450 TV, some with hot water 425 3921 A3

Hollands Inn $350 - $400 TV, porch 425 3206 C4

Rose’s Inn $300 - $400 Hot water, TV, porch 425 3283 A3

Sandstone Apts. $450 Hot water, a/c 425 3692 Old AirportAPP

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JUST KIDSColour in this ghoulish ghostly halloween scene.Services

Multiservicios y distribuciones generales of-rece productos de limpieza. No necesitos pagar por flete solo-mente llama al 374-7924 con Delmino Varela y tendras tu produc-to en 24 horas.Mr Fix it, for all your scuba gear. Contact Guill-ermo @ UDC.Traditional Thai massage, reflex-ology, Indian head massage, body massage. Ask for Andrina, Simon or Tara @ BICD 425-3210 email: simon.andrina@ gmail.comC o m p u t e r classes, flexible schedule, 3hrs/wk contact Sheryl @ Triple H internet.Ma-merr’s day care, open mon-fri 7am-8pm 2mths - 3yrs old, behind deposito Pepsi. Come in and see us!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 Li-brary. Great se-lection of books availiable to rent, swap or sell. Situ-ated behind Cross Creek Diveshop across the bridge over the lagoon.

For RentCamera with un-derwater housing, free delivery and collection. $25/two dives call 425-3504 and ask for Tara.Fully Equipted R e s t a u r a n t 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 indi-vidual or couple, availiable from the 17th October.Contact Louise or Tara on 373 8530 for more informa-tion.2 Office spaces

and a rooftop res-taurant /bar avail-iable in Brous-sard’s Plaza at the ferry dock.See Chris or call 388 8952 for more informa-tion.

LostGreen Zambian airways T shirt. Much loved Lps. 200 for safe re-turn. 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, ruth-lessly stolen and never returned.

For SaleA/C Window units from the USA. For more information con-tact Liz or Rudy @ Taunties bou-tique or 379-1045Paint Ball Equipment all gear needed to play. See Brooks @ Tranquila.26 ft. Skiff with console and scuba tank racks. $3500.

Captain Morgan’s 425-3349. Delicious Sand-witches availi-able at lunchtime at UDC, delivery to other locations also avialiable. See Barbra @ UDC for more information.

WantedDonations for those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Katri-na, 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 Ma-chine second hand, email lozpowell@hot-mail.comKitten 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 pur-chased 6 months ago, lost in tran-

sit. Owner in Thailand, would be nice if it could ‘catch-up’ with him. SQ.

JobsWaitress for busy restaurant 5:30 - 9:30 Wed, Fri, Sun. Contact Julie at RJ’s.

BirthdaysKate Bilton, Happy Birthday for the 15th! Love TxxEmily Happy Birthday! Have a good one!Txx

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Scuba Scot In-structor seeks intelligent fe-male dive buddy 18-38 to share home comforts and warmth over the rainy season. Slim brunette/blonde Australian with Visa possi-bilities and abil-ity 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

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Rahul Hope you are enjoying Peru. Nice to know you are checking the paper though.T&L xxTo 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 xAyesha, Katja, Susan, Thomas Christina, San-dra & Slyvia We miss you all!

To submit a free classified in next months paper email: utila eastwind@ gmail.com.

CLASSIFIEDS60 elevated seats in air condi-tioned comfort Tickets 45 lps

Screening in OctoberRobots, The Interpreter, and Amityville Horror are the fea-tured films for the month. Also look for Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Kingdom of Heav-en, 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 seri-ously 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 /AnimationEwan McGregor Halle BerryMel Brooks

The InterpreterThrillerNicole KidmanSean PennCatherine Keener

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Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19With 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.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20Like a turtle, this month will bring you a feeling of curi-osity 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 May 21 - June 21Sand flies getting to you? Don’t worry! This month is going to make you forget they even exist. How does hap-piness, 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 22When 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 ex-plore, life will only bring you more.

Leo July 23 - Aug 22Life is like a baliada… quick, satisfying and served with a smile. Make the most of as many days possi-ble… since everyone needs a break take time and enjoy this month. Friends and family are all around, listen to them.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22Another 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 Sep 23 - Oct 22Money can’t buy me happiness, and neither will be-ing 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.

Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21The 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 21Though 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 19You 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 18If 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 sur-rounded by beauty, so let it energize you. Spend time with your friends and family and always speak the truths.Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20Lady 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.

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Precious HillIf 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 per-son 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 relation-ship 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.

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Roger Federer confirmed his domi-nation 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. ■

Sox CelebrateChicago White Sox beat De-triot 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. ■

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US Dollar 18.86Euro 22.70British Pound 33.96Australian Dollar 14.30Canadian Dollar 16.01Guatemalan Quetzale 2.46Mexican Peso 1.74Nicaraguan Cordoba 1.11Costa Rican Colone 0.04

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LOCAL Marathon

Fixtures01-10 4:00pm Juventus vs Dolphins01-10 6:30pm Sherryl vs Calis02-10 3:30pm Tigres vs Sherryl02-10 6:00pm Juventus vs Calis08-10 4:00pm Sharks vs Calis08-10 6:30pm Dolphins vs Sherryl09-10 3:30pm Juventus vs Tigres09-10 6:00pm Sherryl vs Sharks15-10 4:00pm Juventus vs Sharks15-10 6:30pm Dolphins vs Tigres16-10 3:30pm Dolphins vs Sharks16-10 6:00pm Sherryl vs Juventus22-10 4:00pm Dolphins vs Calis23-10 3:30pm Calis vs Tigres

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 Women1st Tara (representing Tanquila Bar) 2nd Alejandra Martinez (representing BICA) 3rd Ana Ritcher Youth1st Larzon Bodden (representing Coral View )2nd George Diamond 3rd Erick Villalobo Boys 1st Dubasky Jackson 2nd Mauricio Hill 3rd Richard del Olmo JuniorGirls 1st Mayra Kordovsky3rd Janine Jackson

Football

Utilas soccer league is made up of six different teams, the Dolphins, Ti-gers, Sherryl, Juventus, Calis and the Sharks. Right now the two best teams are the Dolphins and Juventus, on sat-urday they will face each other for the second time this season. This time the Dolphins are bring-ing two second division players from the mainland so the competi-tion is definitely going to pick up. In the end it seems likely Juventus are going to overcome the Dol-phins and win on Saturday going on to win the championship. ■

Frank Jackson

Current League standings1. Juventus1. Sharks

2. Dolphins3. Sherryl4. Tigers5. Calis

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Sure Start for ChelseaIn 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 Barce-lona and Real Madrid started the new season in lethargic fashion. ■

New MotorsportThe inaugural race of the new A1 Grand Prix of Nations was won by Nelson Piquet Jnr of Brazil at Brands Hatch.In A1 teams compete

by nation and all drive identical cars. Meanwhile at 24 years of age Fern-ando Alonso of Spain became the youngest ever world champion of Formula 1. ■

Rare Victory for EnglandEngland 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. ■

Local Rivals

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Jeremy Crane

Penalty shoot out. Juventus v. Dolpins