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Mud Doggs Man Sentenced: A follow-up to our last item from March's Abaco Journal when we reported that a man was caught by CIBC's security camera in the act of painting 'Mud Doggs' on the walls of the new ABM area. Joseph Ami appeared before Magistrate Everette Hart on 18th February in an aggressive mood and declared that the Magistrate could not send him to Fox Hill on such a charge. Whether true or not, the Magistrate sent him to Fox Hill for a week for disrupting the court, allowing him time to cool off. Ami appeared before Magistrate Hart again on 25th February and said he had got into three fights while in gaol. A chastened Ami agreed to do 40 hours of community service painting over the offending words which appear on private and public buildings as well as schools in the Marsh Harbour area.

New Sub-Division Named: The new government sub-division on Forest Drive, originally dubbed Dundy-Mar, has had its permanent name decided by an island-wide competition. Winner was Raquel Burrows, an Abaco Central Secondary School 12th Grade student, with the name Central Abaco Pines Estate. Second was Central Primary School teacher Mary Cartwright with Whispering Pines Sub- Division. Third was Raquel's sister Rowena Burrows with Central Pines Sub-Division. According to District Superintendent Jackson McIntosh there were 146 entries. Raquel was presented with her $1,000 cheque by Minister Algernon Allen on 6th March.

Sandy Point Businesswoman Dies: Nancy Adderley, 29, proprietress of Nancy's Seaside Restaurant in Sandy Point, died in her father's arms on the evening of 20th February. She had been complaining of chest pains and had breathing difficulties throughout the day. Nancy was laid to rest on 28th February and is survived by her son, Amilio Fox; her parents, Leslie and Gloria Adderley; five sisters; three brothers; and a host of grieving relatives and friends.

Spelling Bee Competition: Twenty-one Grade 8 students took part in the first Spelling Bee competition of the year which was held at the Marsh Harbour campus of Abaco Central Primary School. The winner was Teresa Pinder of Forest Heights Academy whose final word was 'serviceable'. In second place was Shavona Etienne of Long Bay School, and Shonell Pritchard of S C Bootle Secondary School placed third.

CAPE Office Opened in Dundas Town: The offices for the new Central Abaco Pines Estate were opened in Dundas Town by Minister of Housing Algernon Allen on 6th March. In charge of sales will be John Dean, a native of Sandy Point.

Boat Struck by Lightning: During a brief but fierce storm on 9th March, a boat anchored at Treasure Cay Marina Basin was struck by lightning. Reports say that the electronic equipment was completely charred. The boat was believed to be a charter from The Moorings and the occupants of the boat were taking lunch at the Spinnaker at the time.

Primary Students Visit Government House: Thirty-four Central Abaco Primary School students visited Nassau with three teachers under the leadership of Assistant Principal Beatrice Moxey. The students were hosted by Deputy Governor Cyril Tynes at Government House, then went on to tour the Defence Force base at Coral Harbour. Highlight of the trip for most students was a visit to Atlantis on Paradise Island where they saw a swordfish for the first time.

Deputy Island Administrator Posted. Deputy Island Administrator Preston Cunningham was posted from South Abaco to take up duties in Bimini. The community of Sandy Point held a farewell party on the evening of 12th March to show their appreciation. Island Administrator Everette Hart will take over duties in the district until a replacement arrives.

Hope Town Heritage Day. Hundreds turned up to celebrate Hope Town Heritage Day on 13th March, including many people from the UK and Canada. Hope Town is a community rich in Bahamian history and the festivities started at 10.30 am with a golf cart float parade. Among the entries were My House and Reef Scene featuring a live mermaid! Chairperson Dottie Schreiner declared herself very satisfied with the turnout and Councillor Suzanne Bethel said it was a very enjoyable day when children could learn of their heritage. The Wyannie Malone Museum was the centre for several activities and notable sons of the soil such as Leonard Thompson, Chester Thompson and DeWitt Lowe were on hand to assist in the celebrations.

Black Friday in Dundas Town. Nine month old baby Julio Javez Russell, the son of David and Julie Russell, perished in a mid-morning fire in Dundas Town that destroyed Julie's Take Away and the adjoining house. Two brothers aged five and three were able to escape the conflagration. The Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Service was quickly on the scene but Fireman Claud Sawyer reported that the house was fully engulfed by the time the fire engines arrived and it took 45 minutes for the fire to be fully extinguished.

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