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Placencia Lobsterfest Kicks Off Summer Fun!
By JONNELL AUGUSTINE and JOLIE POLLARD
How can eating fresh lobster prepared in countless ways by expert cooks on the beach get any better? Live music. Good laughs. Fun competitions. Beer. Rum. Prizes and more prizes. The 17th Annual Placencia Lobsterfest coming up on the June 19-20-21 weekend promises to be a most memorable event for new and loyal visitors. See page 11 for event schedule and details! Right: Vibrant watercolour painting by Jessea Gay Marie won the 2015 Lobsterfest artwork contest. See page 11.
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Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek, Belize
Oh Captain, My Captain By SHAYLENE TODD
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nswering to hails of “Walker” and “Ranger”, my boyfriend, Jeremy Garcia is a born and raised Placencia boy who is a testament to how hard work really does pay off. As a Captain for the Moorings Belize, Jeremy can typically be seen aboard a 48-foot catamaran sailing all through the Belizean waters he’s known since he was a boy. Whether he’s heading south to Tom Owens or to an Atoll outside the reef, it’s doubtful there’s a Caye you could point to of which he doesn’t know the name.
Poised at the helm, eyes alert and smile basted on, it's obvious to any onlooker that his kind of synergy with the wind and the sea cannot be taught. It's in his blood. From the moment
guests step on board with him, they are privy to the stories and knowledge of a local who was born to share it in a humble, genuine way. Continued on page 13
From Sea to Table: Caribbean Spiny Lobsters Back on Menu By JOLIE POLLARD
Since they took off on their honeymoon over the Valentine’s Day weekend, the lobsters are finally on their way to your table, and restaurant owners and staff all over the Peninsula are anxious to tell their patrons that the delicacy is back on
Continued on page 10 Left to Right: Captain Jeremy Garcia's lobster catch is collected in his boat after free diving for the crayfish in the nearby reef. (SHAYLENE TODD) Turtle Inn serves up a charcoal grilled lobster tail alongside a whole snapper at the Gauguin Grill. (TURTLE INN via MELANIE WILCHER)
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INSIDE JUNE 2015 Page 5: Meet Tomas Gongara, aka DJ Dzl; June Flag Designer Knows Marketing, Sales and Parties Page 5: Editorial: We're Jipping the Lobster at Lobsterfest Page 6: Opinion: Will it Take Another Hurricane to Revive the Arts Association? Page 8: Thinking Outside the Box Page 9: Kitty Fox, 1946-2015
Page 10: Lobster Menu Page 11: Prizes in Placencia Lobsterfest Grand Raffle Expected to Draw Many Players Page 11: Official LobsterFest T-shirts Featuring Watercolor Painting Go on Sale; Winning Artist Says She is Humbled Page 11: Lionfish are Reef Stalkers Page 12: Take Placencia Lobsterfest to Your Kitchen Page 16-17: Community Events Briefs
The Placencia Breeze ‖ June 2015 ‖ Page 3 Page 23: Few Hurricanes Expected This Year in Caribbean; Still, Peninsula Residents Urged to Be Prepared Page 25: Could you be Love and be Loved? Page 28: Memories of Kitty Fox from Friends Old and New
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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS FESTIVALS • LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT • GAMES • FOOD/DRINK
Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA
WHEN LOCATION EVENT th Godfrey Family and Tipsy Tuna 17 ANNUAL PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST (See page 11 for details and visit www.placencialobsterfest.com!) FRI-SAT-SUN JUNE 19-20-21 properties (Placencia) Pickled Parrot (Placencia) MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY! (Last Monday of every month.) Starts at 6 p.m. P. 636-7068 MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
MARTINI MONDAY! Martini specials and live music with Karl Lovell, 6-10 p.m.! P. 523-3089
Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) Barefoot Bar
Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763. TRAVELLERS TUESDAY! Select Travellers Rum JUST $3. $1 off all other Travellers rums. 5 p.m. to midnight P. 523-3515 MOJITOS & MUSIC! Mojito specials all day and Live Caribbean style music with Tropical Vibes, 5-10 p.m. P. 523-3089
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
WEDNESDAYS
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
THURSDAYS
Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Pickled Parrot (Placencia)
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! P. 523-3515 TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! P. 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke with Karl Lovell, FREE Jello Shots and Dancing in the Aquarium with DJ Swagg in our sports bar, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.! P. 523-3089
FRIDAYS
WET WEDNESDAY! Specials on featured beer & $1 off all other beers! Fun & Funk Jam Session at 5 p.m. Visiting Musicians Welcome P. 523-3515 Mariposa Restaurant & Beach Free Yahtzee dice game starts 4:30 p.m. P: 523-4474 Suites (Placencia) Tipsy Tuna (Placencia) WINGS WEDNESDAY! $1 Wings ALL DAY! Get ‘em Naked, Hot, Sweet-N-Spicy, Buffalo, Honey BBQ or Ginger Sesame! P. 523-3089. GARIFUNA DRUMMING 7-9 p.m. P. 523-3089
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
BITTER ABOUT YOUR WEEK? $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! “They good fi dih back!” Live Caribbean Music at 5 pm. P. 523-3515 Friends Near the Pier (Placencia) Horseshoe tournament and board games night 5:30 – 8 p.m. P. 667-4805 Mariposa Restaurant & Beach Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au us & steamed veg BZ$49. P: 523-4474 Suites (Placencia) Tipsy Tuna (Placencia) MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day! FREE Zumba Dance Party with Yoli, 7-9 p.m!
SATURDAYS
Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515; Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m. P. 523-3515
Pickled Parrot (Placencia)
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. Alternating performances by Hot Papaya and Open Mic guests. P. 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
Signature drink specials all day! Live Band, The Persuaders, playing great beach music 7 p.m. - midnight!
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)
Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351
Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight) Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)
Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7-9 p.m. Live entertainment. P. 523-3565 for dinner pickups. Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565
SUNDAYS
Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
EVERYDAY
Habanero’s Mexican Café & Bar (Seine Bight) Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)
Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565 Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks.P. 523-3565
Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight) Mariposa Restaurant & Beach Suites (Placencia) Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. P. 523-3476
4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763. It’s SWEET PAIN Baby!!!!!! Live music w/ Belize’s # 1 Punta band Sweet Pain noon – 6 pm. Beach BBQ. P. 523-3515 Mariposa Restaurant & Beach Card games start 2PM. Open to everyone. P: 523-4474 Suites (Placencia) Tipsy Tuna (Placencia) SEASIDE SUNDAY!! DJ & Specials on all Buckets of Beers all day!! Belize Ocean Club Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks! (Maya Beach)
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play horseshoes at our new regulation pit. BEST Happy Hour Specials, 5-7 pm! Check out our daily featured drink and featured shot! Rush Hour 10-11 pm with 2 for 1 local rum! Kitchen is now open until 11:30 p.m! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. P. 523-3515
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Where in the World is The Placencia Breeze?
Meet Tomas Gongara, aka DJ Dzl; June Flag Designer Knows Marketing, Sales and Parties By JOLIE POLLARD Breeze Editor
June’s Lobsterfest-themed flag was the creation of the multi-talented Tomas Gongora, founder of TG Marketing, a company offering a wide spectrum of services covering everything from concept to design to implementation. He wasn’t only a great candidate as a flag contributor for being an admitted foodie and a big fan of lobster festivals across the country, but Gongora’s stunning visual works can be seen in recently commissioned signage, logos and other marketing materials for several local businesses including Rainbow Pieces, Serenity Massage Studio, Barefoot Rentals and Services, Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalows, Cake Chics and EM J’s Jewelry. Even though the current Belize City-based artist has recently begun to build a solid reputation on the Placencia Peninsula, he has been working professionally as a graphic designer in Belize for 15 years. Coming from a family of designers, Gongora says the path seemed inevitable. “My aunt saw me doodling
Tomas Gongora is the owner of TG Marketing Solutions and also moonlights as an event dj. Several of his signage and logo projects can be seen at various businesses on the Peninsula.
and sketching all the time and decided to teach me Adobe Photoshop and the fundamentals of graphic design,” he said. “I eventually studied design at Saint John’s Junior College in Belize City started my career in the field after graduating in 2000 at 18 years old.” TG Marketing (or Marketing by Tomas Gongora) is essentially a “one-man band” says Gongora, continued on page 6
Letter from the Editor:
We're Jipping the Lobster at Lobsterfest By Jolie Pollard Breeze Editor pollard.jolie@ gmail.com
I've never been able to get it. At the Lobsterfest fishing tournament which was recently revitalized Our April issue was blowing along with the Indianola Breeze in by the Placencia Village Washington state! Charlie Burrow, pictured, says he's always got the Council since the fishing Breeze whether it's in his North American hometown or in Placencia! tournament that was first organized by the Placen(Where are you reading The Placencia Breeze? Send your photo to cia BTIA and was later pollard.jolie@gmail.com or post it on our Facebook page!)
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moved to the September celebrations, the largest lobster gets the smallest cash prize ― a mere BZ$100.
ation Lionfish Tournament kicking off the fishing activities on Friday gets the catcher a BZ$300 consolation prize!
What's up with that?
Have we lost the focus here?
It's Lobsterfest for crying out loud! Yet the wahoo, the dorado, the barracuda, the kingfish, the tuna and the jack are all in the multiple $100s cash prize categories.
We should be placing the largest lobster on a pedestal! The fisherman or fisherwoman who brings in that monster should be treated like a celebrity. Everyone should be trying to take a photograph with that shellfish.
Heck! Even the smallest lionfish caught in the Southern Environmental Associ-
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Funny Placencia Breeze Quote of the Month:
"Some are wise, and some are otherwise" ― Harry Eiley †
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We're Jipping the Lobster at Lobsterfest continued from page 5 Is it because someone could easily visit their trap the day before the tournament knowing that during the weekend he or she would simply have to take a little walk in shallow water and retrieve the catch? Is it because lobster catching can be easy? Hey, I don't know about you, but I sure as hell wouldn't know where to begin to make my lobster trap from the bark of the palmetto tree. (By the way, as development increases on the Peninsula, these trees will become endangered. Keep in mind it serves some good use here. So big man, before you start thinking about your chi-ching and start clearing out those trees along with the mangroves, know that it helps to bring that yummy pricey lobster on your table.) But yes, back to the point. I couldn't build a lobster shade either. There's some effort that goes into catching lobsters. And not all fisherfolk are leaving traps or shades in the shallow grassy beds. Many are still free diving down to 50 or even 80 feet
in some rare cases to hook a cencia Fishermen's Cooperlobster. ative was established back in 1962, it's because this Can you do that? Can you community was meeting a hold your breath for that demand for a growing loblong? No. I didn't think so. ster export industry. So how on Earth, does a BZ$100 cash prize justify Don't you think that a the award for the person who BZ$100 cash prize for the catches the largest lobster at largest lobster caught at the Lobsterfest? I've been on a Lobsterfest fishing tournafishing trip with the boister- ment is an insult to the vilous Kevin Modera, and I've lage's fishing heritage? pulled in a massive barracuda on board that almost And here's something else managed to pull me into the that wracks my brain. Of water. I know that pulling all these creatures caught those suckers in is no easy in the fishing tournament, task. I totally get that, and I guess which one carries the applaud the participants who biggest price tag per pound? score fat points for their big You guessed it! The bloodih non-crustacean catch. lobstah! The Placencia Lobsterfest Fisherman's Day Fishing Tournament, which was incorporated into the weekend festivities during the second Lobsterfest in 1999 was intended to celebrate the cultural heritage of the Placencia community as a fishing village.
Thanks to Mr. Harold Wallen of Wallen's Grocery and Hardware Stores who has been donating the BZ$100 cash prize for the largest lobster every year. His generosity and thoughtfulness should not go unrecognized.
But Mr. Wallen needs help. In 2016, can we please give Guess which critter kicked the lobster just a little more off the fishing industry in this credit? I'm willing to chip in village? LOBSTER! the first BZ$25. And I want to see a crown on that lobster That's right. When the Pla- catcher's head next year too.▪
Meet Tomas Gongara, aka DJ Dzl; June Flag Designer Knows Marketing, Sales and Parties continued from page 5 who has split his time between Belize City and San Pedro for the greater part of his career. Some of his marketing services provides clients with logos, print designs (flyers/ads), websites, signs, event planning, web marketing and automated e-mail marketing/newsletters. He also facilitates the production of printed materials and screen printed or embroidered shirts and uniforms. Gongora says his marketing career has also helped him develop impressive sales skills. One of the highlights of his career was generating over US$1 million in sales for a residential subdivision in San Pedro called Grand Belize Estates in just less than two years. “The fundamentals and values of sales that I learned during that time have since been
applied across all aspects of the businesses I do,” he said. Gongora remains involved in the real estate business providing marketing services for RE/MAX Southwind, which has boasted the top-selling RE/MAX agents in the Caribbean and Central America. Many in Belize also know this graphic designer as someone in the party scene. In the night clubs and on stage, he goes by the alias, DJ Dzl. “Placencia is one of my favourite places to DJ, as the people there are so open to all kinds of music that always makes a good time!” Furthermore, DJ Dzl says Placencia is his place to retreat from the commercialism and fast-paced
world that is Belize City. “In Placencia, people give you that welcome feeling and treat you like family.” To make sure DJ Dzl makes his way to the Placencia Lobsterfest, better put some of his favourites on the menu including barbecued lobster, lobster bruschetta and lobster dip. “Lobster is such a versatile food, and I never know what to expect from the world-chefs of Belize,” he said. “Tasting the lobster in all the different styles is definitely the big draw for me.” To contact Tomas about TG Marketing or about hiring DJ Dzl, call Ph: 615-6789 or Email: TGMarketingBelize@gmail.com. Visit www.TGMarketingBelize.
OPINION
Will It Take Another Hurricane to Revive the Arts Association? By Jack Linker Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival Co-founder sailbelize@yahoo.com
other initial supporters were Paul and Dave. Paul is on his boat, and who knows when Dave was last sighted.
With the advent of the 2015 hurricane season in mid-June, one is reminded what Shakespeare said about ill winds bringing no good. In October 2011 Hurricane Iris brought us torn up sidewalks, destroyed buildings and long waits in lines for drinking water. However, believe it or not, Iris did blow us a strong movement for the arts.
But what we want to add to the record, is that it was shortly after the winds of Iris hit and devastated Placencia that John and I were drinking at the only establishment in Placencia that had ice, the Serenity Hotel. John remarked that artists in Belize have to go to another country for their talents to be recognized. And, as if to prove the point, another patron said, "Why bother with a festiAs one of the founders of val? There are no good artthe Placencia Sidewalk ists in the area!" Arts Festival that started 13 years ago, I’m attempt- Was he wrong when at the ing to sound out some im- first festival we had over portant historical informa- 30 artists on the sidewalk! tion about the festival as do some of the founding Thus, Iris gave birth to the artists such as Lola Del- Placencia Sidewalk Arts gado of Seine Bight Vil- Festival. lage and Greta Leslie of The fact that the PPAA is Placencia Village. While no longer active at a time it has been mentioned when more visitors, youth before, I want to remind and adults are showing people that one of the rea- an interest in Belizean sons that John Watler and arts and culture indicates I came up with the idea of that maybe Shakespeare an arts festival was to rec- was off base about the “ill ognize the talents of our wind.” Or, maybe it shows many creative friends on that this season it is time the Placencia Penninsula, for the “wind” to bring us but now the festival sup- more good. ports artists from all over Of course we all need to the country and beyond. get ready for this year’s Another fact we want to hurricane season. And, remind the community maybe it is time for newabout is that the original comers to the area to refounders are no longer vive PPAA as a group inaround to be appreciated terested in supporting the and to help support the arts, culture, good friendarts. Did you know that the ships and recognizing and first three Placencia Pen- developing the talent of insula Arts Association our young people and new (PPAA) presidents and artists in the area. one of the other founders are deceased? They are We’ve had good luck here Presidents Blanch (Bian- in recent times, let’s all ca), Carrie, and Flo, and hope that Hurricane Ida Shyrell. All played a ma- doesn’t have to make a visjor role in getting the Side- this year to revitalize such walk Festival started and an important part of our are missed by many. The social structure ▪ For more information on the upcoming Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival, visit www.facebook.com/PlacenciaSidewalkArtsMusicFestival, and for more historical context, read "Tradition Continues at Sidewalk Arts Festival" published in the January-February 2015 edition of the Placencia Breeze.
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Thinking Outside the Box By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
“Thinking outside the box” refers to an approach to thinking that is a little different, less conventional, yes, even more creative. It usually applies to a person who accepts uncertainties, adjusts to situations, and makes them work to his or her advantage. For the Placencia Humane Society (PHS), “thinking outside the box” mutated into “fundraising outside the box” when PHS was offered a saxophone to raise funds for our pets! Yes, a saxophone! Allan spent a year living on Placencia Peninsula, bringing two of his prized pos-
sessions with him from Can- Admittedly, it was not an ada—his best friend/dog, easy mental leap from sax Max, and his saxophone. to money for PHS, but the generous offer was accepted. Allan and Max were regulars The very next day, a friend at PHS clinics. The volun- visiting this board member teers always enjoyed seeing saw the sax and said, “My these two bound up the steps husband, Dave, played sax of the PHS building. in high school, and wants to take it up again. Let me talk But after a year, it was time to him about it.” for Allan and Max to return to Canada. Dave came by, fell in love with the saxophone, and Ah, but what to do with that made a very generous donasaxophone? tion to PHS of BZ $600! So there it was, within a matter He had to leave it here, but of two days—saxophone to Allan also wanted to find a valuable funds for PHS!!! good new home for it. This saxophone has once He also remembered the again returned to Canada, helpful spirit and profession- with its new friend, Dave! al vet services he had found Dave is one very happy guy, in the PHS clinics. as you can see, and so is PHS! He put two and two together and contacted one of the No denying, this was “fundboard members and asked, raising outside the box”! “If I donated the sax to PHS, could you sell it and make If you have an item that money for the animals?” could generate money for
PHS, please feel free to discuss this with one of our board members, leave a message on our PHS Facebook page, or on our website at www.placenciahumanesocietybelize.org/▪
David ten Broek enjoys his new saxophone. The purchase provided additional funding to the Placencia Humane Society.
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" 1946 - 2015
And lest we lose ourselves in sad and sober tribute, may we also toast to a woman who could throw one hell of a party, dance like a dervish, sing like a sailor and laugh with abandon.
KITTY FOX Kitty entertained a vision to build beach front accommodations. She opened “Kittys Place” in 1987 with three rooms, a restaurant, and the very first dive shop in Placencia where Kitty provided the first scuba diving classes for Placencia’s local guides in 1990 with training provided ith enormous sadness at her by Larry Parker. passing and im- Kitty’s Place was a popular local measurable joy hangout offering the first televised at having known her in life, sports events where the villagers we wish to commemorate the of Placencia could see boxing, the life of Kitty Fox, who was a World Cup and American football. mother, a grandmother, and a With her partner Ranny Villanueva, friend to the many and varied the couple also developed French people who basked in the Louie Caye into a remarkable priwarmth of her essence and vate island retreat. Kitty was one of gained wisdom from her ever our early tourism pioneers who was keen intellect. having an extraordinary adventure,
member of several tourism and busi- mon and natural. But they can leave ness associations as well as being an us feeling tossed about, like a boat on active promoter of sound environmen- rough waters. tal practices for her beloved Placenca. Experience those emotions but anchor Winston Churchill once said, your trust in your faith and know that Kitty was prepared for her death and “We make a living by what we get. We treated her sickness and impending make a life by what we give”. transition with dignity and accepThe fact that Kitty lived a full life is tance.
Kitty Fox was born on Sept. 18, 1946 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox in Rochester, New York. She attended Victor Central High School along with her two brothers and went on to attend the State University of New York in Buffalo, where she studied psychology. She was also a recognized and gifted musician.
and through her efforts made it possible for others to enjoy the same.
As a devout Buddhist, Kitty followed And lest we lose ourselves in sad and the teaching of the prophet Buddha sober tribute, may we also toast a who said: woman who could throw one hell of a “My teaching is not a philosophy. party, dance like a dervish, sing like a It is the result of direct experience. sailor and laugh with abandon.
Whilst on holiday Belize in the mid 80’s Kitty fell in love with our country and moved lock, stock and barrel to Placencia in 1985. At that time there were only three small hotels on the peninsula and
Kitty was no stranger to hard work and continued working throughout the course of her life in many occupations including land and resort development, the food industry and her last occupation as an insurance broker with RF&G. She was also a
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Journalist Lan Slauder called Kitty’s Place “a casual, barefoot kind of place. Not fancy but just about perfect” Tom Brokaw called Kitty’s “a no hassle get-away in a beautiful place”. French Louie Caye delivered an experience that was at the very least fantastic, and could also be completely life changing.
clearly expressed by the messages of Kitty was truly a woman of great faith, condolence received by friends and as those who knew her can attest, and family from every corner of the globe. there’s room even on days like these On behalf of the family, we want to … especially on a days like these, for thank you all for sharing this time that to bring us a measure of comfort. with us. Your kind notes and thoughtful messages are a tribute to Kiity, and a true demonstration of a life well lived.
During this difficult time, let us remember the good memories we have of Kitty. By holding on to these memories, we can focus on the good times Having said that, it is also important we had together, and help each other to express how difficult it is to say find comfort. goodbye to someone who has been And more than anything else, Kitsuch a significant part of our lives, ty was a kind and caring woman of and now that she is gone, we feel a strong principles who loved her chilbig hole where Kitty used to be. dren unconditionally.
My teaching is a means of practice, It’s hard to say goodbye to someone not something to hold onto or worship. who had a big impact on our lives. My teaching is like a raft It’s always hard to lose someone you used to cross the river. know, to let go of her and move on. Only a fool would carry the raft But if we keep those good memories around after he had already reached in our hearts and minds, we can find the other shore of liberation.” comfort, and Kitty will always be That’s good advice and especially ap- with us. propriate at a time like this - a time In closing, we would like to share anwhen we are overwhelmed with our other simple and profound passage emotions. Feelings of loss, denial, anger, grief, and remorse are comContinued on page 17
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From Sea to Table: Caribbean Spiny Lobsters Back on Menu By Jolie Pollard Breeze Editor pollard.jolie@ gmail.com
Continued from front page the market. Lobster season reopens on June 15, just four days before Placencia Village celebrates its 17th annual Lobsterfest. This means fishermen will be busy hunting at sea as they hurry to meet the big demand by festival vendors and restaurants preparing for the three-day event.
hunting is trapping the lobster. Fishermen use the narrow trunks of the palmetto trees growing on the Peninsula to make the wooden boxes, which mimic the corals in the sea as a safe home and containing cow hide as bait to lure the unsuspecting lobster. Traps can get tricky, however. “Some people will steal your traps or break them when taking your lobsters,” said Mr. Villa. His younger colleague in the business 47-year-old Leopold “Polo” Villanueva who works as a sport fishing guide in the busy tourism season jsaid that fisherfolks must make sure they retrieve their catch within four days after being trapped. “If they take too long, the trapped
While a perfectly grilled lobster tail dressed with just a little butter and garlic is a a must-do experience for any meat-eating visitor lucky to be in Placencia during the lobster season, knowing how the lobster is caught will increase one’s appreciation for this shell fish even more. Lobster hunting is a proud part of Placencia’s history. Many fishermen will brag about the incredible depths they can dive to hook lobsters living under corals. Jeremy Garcia, a young fisherman and sailor, featured in this issue’s “Oh Captain, My Captain” by Shaylene Todd can dive down to 80 feet with just the strength of his healthy lungs. Many others can free dive down to still, an impressive 60 feet, says 81-year-old retired fisherman Villamar “Villa” Godfrey, who free dived to those depths for 50 years. There is no industrial fishing vessel heading out to catch lobsters. After all these years, the typical mode of transport for fisherfolks is a small motor boat or the more traditional, shallow wooden dory. If you encounter a small boat in the sea while heading on one of your tours to a nearby island, it could mean that a fisherman is just below free diving for shellfish, which he will then deposit in the dory or a bag attached to the vessel before he goes back down again. A less challenging and popular method for lobster
lobsters will begin to eat each other, and they could all be dead by the time the fisherman gets there,” Villanueva said. It is for this reason that the wise Mr. Villa and Polo feel that “shades” are a more effective alternative to free diving. Two generations of lobster fishing sit side-by-side at Nite Wind Tours. Villa Godfrey, The shade 81, and Polo Villanueva, 47, both know the same skills that allow the lobster to move from sea to table. (JOLIE POLLARD)
LOBSTER MENU By Melanie Wilcher Contributing Writer melanie. wilcher@ gmail.com
With the lobster season open from June 15 to Feb. 15, fans of this delicious shellfish will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy it long after the Lobsterfest is over. After receiving special menu items from several restaurants, you can be assured that Placencia's chefs are ready to deliver your Caribbean spiny lobster fix.
lobster tail coal-grilled at Turtle Inn's Gauguin Grill (pictured on front Try your
page). Your grilled lobster will be served on a woven plate and accompanied by several choices of Balinese-inspired sauces and spices, and your table sits just a few feet from the sea giving you a fantastic view during dinner. The sandy-floored bar and lounge also offers an excellent selection of Belize-brewed beer, wine and cocktails. While they are known for fun parties and stiff cocktails, Barefoot Bar also offers tasty food, and they
have a wide selection of lobster dishes. For those just looking for something light try their lobster
mini-quesadillas, soft tacos, tostadas, salbutes and or enchiladas. Need a little something more to soak up those famous stiff Barefoot drinks? Try a lobster wrap,
quesadilla, burrito, or nachos. A healthy twist? Ask for a lobster salad and you can get
that shellfish topping your greens blackened, grilled, or cooked with tamarind, citrus butter, cilantro lime, creole, ginger lime or garlic butter. The ladies at Barefoot Bar are always adding new flavors. How does Habanero Tequila sound?
Dawn's a Grill, At
popular favorite is the deep
f r i e d lobster
served with her pineapple sweet 'n' sour sauce.
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is like a little hut built with a zinc roof and sometimes an old school bus bonnet. Also mimicking a coral home, the shades are set on shallow grassy beds. Lobsters are free to roam in and out, but after becoming too comfortable, they become prey to the expert fisherman or woman. For all the hard work involved with lobster hunting, fisherfolks are rewarded BZ$14 per pound of the prized lobster tail from the local fishing cooperative, who then resells to restaurants and home cooks for BZ$20 a pound. It is for this reason that after preparations in the kitchen, a lobster meal in Placencia typically starts around BZ$35-40 in a restaurant. At the Placencia Lobsterfest, some food booths will be offering lobster meals at a great bargain with prices starting under
BZ$20. (Check out the Pickled Parrot steamed lobster special!) The lobster fishing industry also provides an alternative income for a tour guide with a commercial fishing license who might have difficulty finding opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving or fly fishing trips during the summer months. Mr. Villa was sure to point out, however, that populations have declined significantly over the years. In his younger days, lobsters were so abundant and cheap that sellers would throw in extra for free. In fact, before it became recognized for its value in the export market, lobster in Belize was shunned by the middle and upper class living in the former British colony who preferred crappy, canned Continued on page 12
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Placencia Lobsterfest Kicks Off Summer Fun!
Continued from front page mission to eradicate these southern end of Placencia 7 p.m.: Orientation for 2nd ipation, up to 15 boats will
predators from our waters. A first prize of BZ$1,100 is awarded to the boat who catches the greatest number th 5 a.m.: 5 Annual Lionfish of lionfish. Second prize is Tournament sponsored by BZ$900 for the heaviest load OCEANA and organized of lionfish by weight. Third by the Southern Environ- prize is BZ$500 for the largest individual lionfish and mental Association As lionfish continues to even the smallest lionfish be a major threat to the caught awards the team with health of the reef, the lion- a BZ$300 cash prize. fish tournament has banked on the popularity of the 5 p.m.: Weigh-in at the muPlacencia Lobsterfest in its nicipal pier located at the
Friday, June 21
Did you know that the Placencia Lobsterfest is going GREEN in 2015?!!! “Keep it Green & Clean” is this year's theme with stadium cups that can be re-used and are great keepsakes, five-gallon water stations with biodegradable cups and with food vendors using the same green disposables at a discount. PLEASE DO NOT BRING STYROFOAM ON SITE!!!
Annual Fishing Tournament at Tipsy Tuna Revitalizing a tradition that started during the second Lobsterfest as the annual Fisherman's Day Fishing Tournament, this event is packed with major prizes for participating fisherfolk All day: Lobster grilling who bring in fish falling in and musical niceness by high-scoring categories. As a huge incentive for particlocal DJs.
receive 10 gallons of gasoline from UNO. Participant t-shirts also come courtesy of a $500 cash sponsorship from Hatchet Caye Resort. Prizes include a $3,000 Best Boat cash prize from Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar awarded to the highest scoring boat, $1,500 Grand Slam cash
cencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association goes above and beyond PBTIA Event the call of duty to organize Coordinator the event and marketing jonnell0788@ gmail.com efforts for this festival we established back in 1998, our The annual Placencia Lob- only reward are the funds we sterfest Grand Raffle never generate from the sale of our falls short of spectacular, t-shirts and raffle tickets. and this year is certainly no exception. While the Pla- Each year, we are shown
incredible appreciation from businesses, individuals and organizations from the Placencia Peninsula and elsewhere in Belize, and we are always so grateful that our hard work is noticed!
Village for Lionfish Tournament Take your friends and family to witness the boats coming in with their catch and see the beautiful, but deadly lionfish in the piles. Great for picture taking!
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Prizes in Placencia Lobsterfest Grand Raffle Expected to Draw Many Players By Jonnell Augustine
This year's Lobsterfest Grand Raffle is growing as Continued on page 23
Official LobsterFest T-shirts Featuring Watercolor Painting Go on Sale; Winning Artist Says She is Humbled Lionfish are Reef Stalkers
flowing fin rays. The natural Areini striking and unusual beauPalacio-Morgan ty made this species ideal to adorn aquariums around SEA Operations Manager the world, but its voracious info@sea.org nature was no match for the marine ecosystem in the The uniquely beautiful red Atlantic when it was accilionfish (Pterois volitans) dentally introduced in the display a cryptic coloration, 1990s. gracefully moving among Continued on page 23 the coral with elongated and
Lobsterfest, was destiny.
she acknowledged. However, Jessea Gay Marie is unfazed. She believes in her heart of hearts, that was she acting as an artist in the wider scheme of things in the creative world. “Besides,” she said, “the competition was open to artists. I’m an artist.”
The California native had only moved to the predomBreeze Editor inantly North American pollard.jolie@ immigrant community of gmail.com Maya Beach in northern For 61-year-old Jessea Gay Seine Bight a year ago. And Marie, you could say that it was just three years ago her winning this year’s Pla- that she first visited Belize cencia Lobsterfest artwork and fell in love with Placompetition, which had to cencia. Being an American Indeed Jessea Gay Marie is showcase the Caribbean to win the contest for a 17- an artist. She holds a Masspiny lobster and capture year old event that is dear to ter in Fine Arts from the the festive atmosphere of the hearts of villagers has not sat well with everyone, Continued on page 25 By Jolie Pollard
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From Sea to Table: Caribbean Spiny Lobsters Back on Menu Continued from page 10 imported lobster from Great Britain in a country "where the waters swarmed with the fresh sort." (See Richard Wilk's "Home Cooking in the Global Village, Caribbean Food from Buccaneers to Ecotourists for more absurdities in food choices during colonial rule and more on the evolution of Belizean cuisine.) With the radical changes in lobster availablilty over his lifetime, Mr. Villa stressed the importance for all fisherfolks to obey the laws governing the sustainability of the Caribbean spiny lobster such as leaving spawning and undersized lobsters Continued on page 15
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LOBSTER MENU
Moon Asian Fusion Beya Resort. They will Restaurant along the be serving lobster in a main street in Placencia Vil- coconut curry and lage. Their dim sum menu ginger sauce, baked Continued from page 10 Mex menu, especially, at Paradise has been quite the offers crystal lobster lobster tail topped and crisp with a salsa butter Dawn also offers her rave, and it will not fall dumplings crosignature lobster fajitas short of lobster this season. lobster sauce and lobster during her lunch hours and Dragon quettes. pasta with tomaParadise offers lobster burtraditional favorites such Fly's hot and sour lobritos, quesadillas, tequila toes, onions, basil as Creole lobster and lime lobster and fresh lob- ster soup or coconut pper flakes, garlic curry lobster served ster wraps. Try their pine- cream lobster are also and olive oil. with rice 'n' beans or apple lobster where worth a try. Look out for coconut rice at din- sauteed lobster is topped Thai inspirations too such YUM! ner. with a chunky house pine- as their stir-fried spicy Here's the best part. This Tequi- lobster with ginger just a small sample of For similar offerings as apple sauce or their Dawn's Grill and Barefoot la lime lobster spiced and scallions or in what you can expect in Placencia's vibrant culiBar, check out Paradise with a chili-lime rub and Thai red curry. sauteed with onions and bell nary scene. I'll see you Resort tucked in the se- peppers. Add some romance to taking your first bite startrene bakadeer area of Playour lobster dining at the ing on the 15th! Happy cencia Village west of the How about an Asian spin on beautiful Quarterdeck Lobster Season! Check municipal pier and across lobster? Visit Dragon Fly Restaurant at Laru out the recipes below!▪ from Yoli's Bar. The Tex-
Take Placencia Lobsterfest to Your Kitchen! Stuffed Lobster (a la Chabil) Creole pub style lobster Recipe courtesy of Chef Carlos at Chabil Mar Resort Ingredients 4 (1 1/4-pound) Caribbean spiny lobster tail Fresh herbs: parsley 3 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese 2 1/2 tablespoons butter (melted) 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups crumbled buttery crackers 2 lime or lemon wedges Directions Preheat Broiler. Remove the meat from the cooked lobster tail and claws; chop meat. Set lobster tail shells aside. Combine the lobster, crackers and the next five ingredients (Crackers through Worcestershire sauce) in large bowl. Divide the lobster mixture evenly among tail shells. Broil the stuffed lobster tails for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with lime or lemon wedges. ▪
Recipe courtesy of Robert's Grove Resort Ingredients 5 ounces Caribbean spiny lobster tail 1 clove garlic and 1/2 lime 1/2 ounce flour 2 ounces yellow cheddar cheese 2 ounces onion 2 ounces coconut milk 1 ounce sweet peas 1 pound Idaho potato 1 ounce unsalted butter 1 oz soy sauce and 1 oz chili sauce 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch ground black pepper
Stuffed Lobster (a la Chabil)
Directions Butterfly lobster tail seasoned with lime, garlic, salt and pepper. Sauteed tail in a fry-pan with butter at medium heat; cover for 3 minutes then add flour, milk, chili sauce and soy sauce. Stir. Let it simmer until cooked. Do not overcook. Place the tail on a plate topped with sauce, raw onion ring and cheddar. Place in the over for 1 minute until cheese is melted. Peel and boil potatoes until soft enough to mash; add butter salt and pepper then fold the green peas into the mashed potatoes.▪
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Oh Captain, My Captain
find out that he’s a certified It's likely to be the morning tour guide, an expert sailer, coffee that inspires stories By certified captain, a practiced of his recent adventures Shaylene Todd fisherman, a carpenter, elec- in Europe and how he was trician, diesel mechanic and fondly referred to as CrocContributing most recently, a dive master. odile Dundee. He’ll tell Writer You’ll realize soon enough you about his first sip of a continued from front page that not only can he captain draft Guinness in the south the boat you’re on, but he of France, his first time in a could also rig it, refurbish it movie theatre (TransformAs a guest of his, Jeremy will and repair it himself. ers in 3D) in Munich, and tell you stories of the Peninhow badly he wanted to be Captain Jeremy Garcia of Placencia Village and his girlfriend, sula growing up and of the If you’re not lucky enough the one to press the buttons Shaylene Todd of Canada enjoy dinner during Garcia's first trip to changes that he’s seen in the to have her as the chef on in the elevator in Paris. He'll Europe. Since dating and living together in Placencia, the couple waters and on the cayes. tell you how he’d nevhas been experiencing many adventures, especially at sea. He’ll tell you how trees er seen so many people were destroyed both Jeremy will tell you as he did in London from the hurricane and stories of the Peninsula and how the landscape development. He’ll tell growing up and of the of Switzerland was his you what it was like befavourite to see from ing one of a handful of changes that he’s seen the train window. people who stayed on in the waters and on the the Peninsula during the cayes. He’ll tell you how If you’re anything like hurricane aftermath in most of his guests, you 2001 and that he plant- trees were destroyed will get such a kick ed a lot of the coconut both from the hurricane out of all his stories trees you see now. and will appreciate and development. (...) what it's like to be a As you reel in a red and that he planted a lot Belizean in Belize and snapper or a barracuin other parts of the da for yourself, he’ll of the coconut trees you world. gaff it, pour rum in its see now. mouth, and fillet it -The diving and the meanwhile telling you snorkelling will be your vacation, he’ll be sure of early morning fishing to brag about his mom’s amongst the best you’ll with his grandmother and cooking to you as he pre- ever do and now, knowing their breakfast cooking over pares you dinner. He’ll look so much about him, you’ll a coconut husk fire on the all proud as he tells you that be so pleased for him when beach. One day when the she was once the national he takes you snorkelling sails are up he’ll ask you dart champion of Belize, around the caye that he’s to help him trim the jib. and he’ll remind you to stop owned for over a decade. As you work, he’ll tell you into her little restaurant, It’s here that he’ll tell you about how he got his start the Lunchbox, across from about his plans for cabanas with a little broken boat that Everyday supermarket, es- out over the water, about he repaired to go fishing and Garcia poses in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The expecially for her rotisserie how that island is for his fupert fisherman and sailor currently captains a catamaran for the to catch lobster to sell. ture children, a place he’ll chicken on Thursdays. Placencia branch of the international Moorings yacht charter and teach them about a past way After the anchor is down sailboat rental company. (SHAYLENE TODD) With his typical calm man- of life. and over a cold Belikin bener, he’ll point out dolphins fore sunset, he’ll tell you to you on the horizon. He’ll If you do happen to be his that as the village started even try and get them to guest around this specific to develop he embraced the swim along at the bow as and special time of year, opportunity to advance himthey often do. self through tourism. You’ll continued on page 23
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Left: A Mooring's catamaran captained by Jeremy Garcia is anchored offshore. Right: Fresh caught lobster sits in boat. Photos by Shaylene Todd. (See front page story, "Oh Captain, My Captain")
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PLACENCIA PENINSULA MAPS
Continues on page 18. Visit the Placencia Tourism Center in Placencia Village for a brochure copy of a Peninsula map published by Placencia Communications at the cost of just BZ$1. We’re located on the main street, across from Scotia bank just behind Re/Max.
From North of Placencia Airstrip to Riversdale Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tours Lost Reef Beachfront Suites
From Placencia Water Tower to Airstrip Barefoot Services
Platinum Designs
Tropic Air & Maya Island Air Placencia Airstrip
RFG Insurance
Distance from Maya Beach to the Placencia Hotel area measures approx. 2.5 miles. Ocean’s Edge Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro
Jaguar Lanes
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Los Porticos
Joyce & Frank’s Bed & Breakfast
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows Singing Sands Inn
Turtle Inn
Splash Dive Center
Chabil Mar
From Sea to Table: Caribbean Spiny Lobsters Back on Menu Cocoplum Vacation Rentals Cocoplum Resort Community The Villas at Cocoplum
The Maine Stay Cordy’s Beach Cottages Goss Chocolate Palmtree Designs
Blue Crab Beach House Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Lola’s Art
Nautical Inn Seine Bight Village
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort Laru Beya Villas Miller’s Landing Wild Orchid Properties
The Flying Pig Casa Nettuno
ster dumplings, lobster soups, lobster curries, lobster fajitas, blackened lobster, lobster tacos, burritos, in peace and respecting the closed quesadillas, nachos, ceviche and season, which allows the lobsters to even pastas. (See "Lobster Menu" reproduce and grow, as well as Pla- by Melanie Wilcher on page 10 and cencia Lobsterfests to continue for 11.) years to come. And please stay away from the This season expect to find lobster canned stuff.▪ prepared in many different ways at Placencia’s top restaurants. Lob- Placencia fishermen hack out a dory ster dishes cover the gamut from from a big tree bark in the early 1970s. (Photo courtesy of Mark Leslie) steamed lobster, grilled lobster, lob-
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The Placencia Breeze ‖ June 2015 ‖ Page 16 PLACENCIA CHAPTER OF THE BELIZE TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member! Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Membership Officer Jonnell Augustine at 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com.
Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com; 604-6214; Nicole Harvalik/ Stefano Ragagnin
Mariposa Beach Suites reservations@mariposabelizebeach.com; 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison
Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com; 970-596-9551; William & Jolanda Brown; Stefano/agent
Aqua Oasis dreawoody@gmail.com 623-3286
Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia.com; 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie
Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com; 533-3022 or 520-8022; Maya Kramer
Arches /The gin7373@aol.com; 479-841-7970 Ginny Clayton
Easy Street 2 theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 628-6447; Erin Ivy
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com; 533-8040 or 627-4718; Ellen & John Lee
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows:taylors@btl.net; 533-8110 or 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor
Eloise’s Travel Lodge 503-3299; Sonia Leslie
ACCOMMODATIONS A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com; 523-3331 or 625-3301; Evan Hall
Belize Ocean Club reservations@belizeoceanclub. com; 533-4500 or 622-0445 Anna Perigo
Flamboyant /The flamboyantplacencia@gmail. com;628-1143; Angie Markham Finca fincavilla@gmail.com; 523-3481 or 672-3549; Veronique McKenzie
Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com; 523-3544 or 523-3543; Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
French Louie Caye info@frenchlouiebelize.com; 620-6712; Brice Dial for Terry and Mary Tao
Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099; Costas & Sally Christ
Green Parrot Beach Houses* greenparrot@mail.com; 533-8188; David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
Capp’s Inn jbsmfowler@gmail.com 208-437-5740
Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com; 623-3286; Jim & Cindy Weller
Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo.com; 5233561 or 622-7104; Erin Ivy
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com; 523-3155
Caribbean Travel & Tours **: info@cttbelize.com; 523-3481 or 672-3549;Veronique McKenzie Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099; Midge & Aaron Dallas Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.com; 523-3481 or 672-3549; Veronique McKenzie Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail.com; 629-2700 or 660-8526 Maria Levoni Casa Palma info@casapalmaplacencia.com 678-1089 Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com; 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton Chabil Mar Villas* information@chabilmarvillas. com; 523-3606 or 523-3611; Pierre Brisbois Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com; 523-3234 or 626-8425; Kay Westby Cocoplum Vacation Rentals rentals@cocoplumbelize.net; 623-7774; Aaron Krohn
Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com; 533-4446 or 523-3337; Dasha Shivers Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow 624-5144; Monique Young
Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com; 605-0586; Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod Michelo Flats harbour21@gmail.com; 523-3519 or 626-2518; Michel Ardoullie
Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com; 664-4740; Office Manager, Francisco Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com; 523-3244; Martin Krediet Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net; 523-3122; Janice Leslie
Miller’s Landing* millersplacencia@yahoo.com Villas at Cocoplum /The 523-3010 or 523-3011 BMannsfeld@yahoo.com; Gary & Ann Miller 610-0294 or 628-6447; Boris Mannsfield Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com; Whipray Caye Lodge 523-3658 or 523-3117 or whipraycaye@yahoo.com; 503-3095; Ilsa Villanueva 610-1068; Julian & Beverly Cabral Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com; 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie North Beach/ The debanddave@btl.net; 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca; 514-606-5582 or 514-697-9435 Francine Martel One World Rentals oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3103 or 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger
White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com; 661-9516 or 602-9315; Tricia Hernandez ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Courtenay Coye LLP acarr@courtneycoye.com; 523-3282; Tiphany Gongora AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com; 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com; 523-3473; Ian McField
Car Rental of Placencia powerscandy@hotmail.com; 523-3284 or 662-7611; Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com; 523-3179 or Candy Power 523-3256; Alan & Deloris Stamm CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd. Pearl Beach House barefootexecutiveltd@gmail.com; vb53@centurytel.net; 523-3409 or 605-0586; Bud & Betsy Valian/ 523-3291; Yvette Guild Stefano Ragagnin Guild & Guild Consulting Robert’s Grove Beach Resort guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 or 523-3291; */**info@robertsgrove.com; 523-3565 or 523-4367 Yvette Guild
Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net; 627-7970; Lydia Villanueva
Sailfish Belize Ltd. info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885; Mike Gargan
Los Porticos Villas reservations@losporticosvillas. com; 523-3227 or 607-4448; Barry Snowden
Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com; 523-3098; Brad & Christine Schofield
Lost Reef Resort* lostreef@xplornet.com; 610-0816; Lisa D’Amore
Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com; 523-3777; John & Marian Chan
Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com; 523-3507; Karen Travers
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services:
Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net; 523-4083; Slavek Machacka
*Restaurant **Tour Operator ***Property Rentals
Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com; 665-4069; Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com; 629-4285 or 561-389-2550; Joyce Danz
Treerem Consulting & Investment, www.treerem.com
BATTLE CANCER!
Support the 9th Annual, Edlin Leslie Sr. Battle Cancer 5-Mile Run/Walk Starts: In Seine Bight Village Date: Friday, June 19 Time:5:30 am Walk Ends: Placencia Pier
at Placencia Point
Adult Cost: $40Bze Kids: $25 Bze
Proceeds support the Blissful Sage Foundation and Edlin Leslie Sr. Hospice project in Southern Belize.
HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow info@bbyogaflow.com; 631-7726; Agnes Balawejder-Busch Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com; 620-8718 or 600-0375; Siriporn Thakham Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420/624-6096; Lee Nyhus Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com; 503-3736 or 633-0678; Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-7427; Tony Pinder Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com; 624-5408; Kristine Small NON-PROFIT ORGS Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, president REAL ESTATE AGENTS Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz; 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Info@RealEstatePlacencia.com; 523-3063; Boris Mannsfeld & Frik DeMeyere Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize.net 610-1009; Stewart Krohn Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty 523-3500; Charmaine Voss info@coldwellbankerbelize.com CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com; 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young Re/Max 1st Choice david@belizepropertycenter. com;631-9622 or 523-3666; David Kafka Sandy Beach Real Estate sandybeachbelize@gmail.com; 634-2668; Sandy Beach Waterfront Real Estate waterfrontbelize@aol.com; 610-3264;Patrick & Denise Callahan Wild Orchid Properties aline@wildorchidbelize.com; 600-7991; Aline Habib
Third Leadership Camp coming to St. John's School
A team of teachers and students from Upper St. Clair School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, will be visiting St. John's for the third Leadership Camp to be held June 15-19. The program is made possible by Jim and Rebecca Berquist, owners of Buccaneer Partners and formerly of Casa Del Sokm as well as the fundraising efforts by the participating volunteers.
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Visit issuu.com/theplacenciabreeze or www.facebook.com/ThePlacenciaBreeze RESTAURANTS, BARS CAFÉS & ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com; 634-3212; Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com ; 523-3515; Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@gmail. com; 635-5312; Ryan & Natalie Dixon Dawn’s Grill grillngo@yahoo.com; 602-9302; Dawn Pollard De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com, 503-3385 or 523-4035, Jodie Yearwood Dragon Fly Moon rongdi.chen@yahoo.com 523-3662; Amy Chen Fantoni’s Kitchen fantoniskitchen@gmail.com, 630-4752 Cleeve Westby Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Robb Carson Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes@yahoo.com; Scott May J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com; 503-3351; Daisy & Jeremy Leslie Mango’s on Maya Beach mangosmayabeachplacencia@ yahoo.com; 533-8102 Frank DaSalva Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com; 636-7068; Lynn and Eugene Upham Placencia Supper Club info@marcusperigo.com 636-5015; Marcus Perigo Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476; Ian McField Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net; 523-3293 or 666-6934; Pamela & John Solomon Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tipsytuna@hotmail.com; 523-3089; Salva & Gillian Zabaneh Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it; Tiziana Del Col
Bookbag Santa Team Returning to Placencia this Summer Volunteers will be arriving on July 25 and staying until August 2 or 9. The group brings school supplies each year to children living on the Placencia Peninsula. This year they will also be accompanied by musicians playing country swing and Appalachian music who are scheduled to perform at Paradise Resort.
SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org; 601-3523; Selena Lucas SHOPPING & GENERAL PRODUCT & REPAIR Added Touch /The rrobin@btl.net; 223-0054 or 223-1461; Robin McCutcheon Art Affair Gallery/The jenari_13@yahoo.com; 604-1906 ot 503-3206; Jeanna Casey Cowboy Custom Construction cccbelize@gmail.com; 627-3866 or 632-6116; Dick Beach Doran’s Services takunchances@yahoo.com; 670-4130; Doran Yount Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Hannah Cowell Designs & Studio H hannah@hannahcowelldesigns. com; 610-0327; Hannah Cowell Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342/601-1913 Master Plumbing fredwalton53@yahoo.com; 669-1014; Dick Walton MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net; 523-3517 or 523-3537; Dora Duncker Mosquito Coast Trading Company Limited rjay@btl.net; or 610-1441; Ray Twanow Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@btl.net or muzamanzie@gmail.com; 523-3563 or 669-4675; Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com; 665-0800; Paul & Celeste Smith Sunova Beach Gift Shop zabeyles@btl.net; 523-4060 Gillian Zabaneh Sure Step slipstop.ca@gmail.com; 601-5548 Bill Wohl
Fourth Annual Kaina Martinez Track & Field Games Coming August 1 and 2 Efforts are underway to prepare for this children's sporting event organized by Belizean star track athlete and Seine Bight Village native, Kaina Martinez. The event targets children ages four to 14 years old and will be hosted on the football field in Seine Bight Village. Volunteers and sponsorship support is being sought. Contact KMTrackandFieldGames@gmail.com to contact organizers directly or visit www.facebook.com/KainaMartinezTrackandField.
TOUR OPERATORS & TRAVEL AGENTS Air Belize Skydiving skydive@airbelizeskydiving.com; 626-9189; Jeff Root & Teresa Rivers Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com; 610-1923; Katie Valk Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com; Mark Leslie; 633-6330 or 664-8699 Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@gmail.com; 666-3117
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca; 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com; 624-6483
Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com; 622-1656
Hall, Susan McMillan-Hunter: sebelize@yahoo.com
Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com; 610-0356
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@tradewindscruiseclub. com; 523-3303
Ford, David dfordassociates@gmail.com; 621-7587
Joy Tours joytour@btl.net; 523-3325; Hubert & Karen Young
Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu; 636-8675
Moorings/The mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 or 604-2861 Renee Brown
Friedeck, Maureen & Mike mnm4664@msn.com 604-0796
Placencia Adventures by Land or Sea placenciaadventures@yahoo. com; 523-3307 or 622-1886; Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez & Rene Leslie Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com ; 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com; 664-8699; Lyra Spang We appreciate our members' support! Please remember to renew your membership for 2015. We want to keep you on our ever-growing list! Also, take advantage of volunteer opportunities! Write for the Breeze or help out at Lobsterfest!
Hess, Tina
Dial, Mary Ann madialinbze@yahoo.com; 523-3209 Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com; 663-9087
Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718; Mary Toy
Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com
Koster, Liliana lilianakoster@yahoo.com; 663-8630; 665-5779 Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary: stanmary@btl.net; 523-4306 Taylor, Rand Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com; 662-0020 Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com; 623-7971 Witter, Madalon 622-3853; bahialaguna@mail.com
The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and provides an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.
HANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00
Medium 11-50 employees $500.00
Large 51+ employees $1,500.00
HANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS $100.00
Extra Membership Cards $25.00
KITTY FOX 1946 -2015 continued from page 9
es and we know, lying here before us is a Good Woman.
In closing, we would like A model for us all. to share another simple and profound passage from the In our hearts and thoughts and prayers Kitty will rebook of Proverbs; main, and we will be bless“The memory of a good ed for it. person is a blessing.” Thank you all once again We think about this passage from Kitty’s partner - Ranwhen we think of all of Kit- dolf Villanueva of Placenty’s friends and associates cia, brother - Robert A Fox and know that we are look- of New Jersey, Son - Jason ing out at scores of won- and his wife Patty, Daughderfully blessed people. We ter - Maija Priebe and know this because we be- grandchildren- Kylon Prielieve God keeps his promis- be, Zeke Arnold and Indra Haulze. Kitty is prede(Photo courtesy of Maija Priebe) See page 28 for more memories ceased by her parents and from friends, old and new. younger brother.▪
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A Belizean Nirvana 55-D4 Above Ground Coffee 18-C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92-A2 Barefoot Bar 39-D3 Barefoot Services 9-D3 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98-A2 Blue Garden House 88-E2 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97-C4 Brewed Awakenings 47-D2 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52-D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8-D3 Casa Del Sol 76-F3 Casa Palma 56-E3 Casa Placencia 81-F2 Century21 BTAL 93-B4 Coconut Cottage 54-D4 Colibri House 55-E3 CPC Reality 43-C3 Destinations Belize 42-C4 Dolce Cabana 64-E2 Easy Living Apartments 57-C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58-C3 French Louie Caye 33-D3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89-E3 Dawn’s Grill 17-C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10-F2 Harbor Hideaway 88-E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61-B3 Hatchet Caye 35-E5 Hatchet Caye Office 35-C1 J-Dees Restaurant & Bar 20-D3 Jewel of Placencia 27-C4 Joy Tours 44-C3 Julia’s Cabanas 62-E3 Leslie Tech Service 46-D3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64-E3 Manatee Inn 65-F3 Maya Lodge 66-E2 Michelo Flats 67-F2 Miramar Apartments 68-E3 Mirasol Villa 69-C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96-D3 One World Rental 70-C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71-B3 Pickled Parrot Rest. & Bar 26-C3 Placencia Bazaar 7-D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34-A5 Property Pro Belize 43-C3 Quest for Adventures 47-F2 Ranguana Lodge 30-E3 Re/Max Property Center 39-D3 Rumfish y Vino 43-C3 Sea Glass Inn 56-B3 Seaspray Hotel 79-E3 Sea View Suites 63-C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4-C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24-C3 Silver Leaf 90-E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8-D3 Southern Environmental Ass. 95-D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40-A1 Splash Dive Center (Sales Office) 49-D2 Splash Main Office 19-C3 Sunova Boutique 46-D3 Tarpon Caye Lodge 45-E3 Tarpon Caye Main Office 46-D3.5 The Arches 86-E5 The Flamboyant 28-C4 The North Beach 73-E3 The Purple Space Monkey 41-C3 The Shak Beach Café 16-C4 The Yellow House 74-D3 The Village Inn 31-F3 Three Iguanas Villa 86-E2 Tipsy Tuna 40-D3 Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit 17-E3 Toucan Lulu 75-F3 Tree of Life 8-D3
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you’re likely to get treated to a special sort of snorkelling expedition that results in skewered lobster. Jeremy will free dive to the bottom - he can go down to eighty feet - and search for those tell tale antennae hiding in coral caves. He’ll make a hard stab and after a sandy battle he’ll pull the lobster off the stick and put it in a mesh bag that follows him in your delighted hands. Back on board, he cuts off the head and splits the tail, sprinkles a little salt and pepper, and rubs some paprika on the flesh “for color.” His lobster is always of the melt-in-your-mouth variety as he barely cooks it on the grill for a full five minutes. You’ll find this out for yourself after he’s shown you how to get all the meat out of the tail with
Garcia prepares his fresh catch of lobster for cooking on his own private island. (SHAYLENE TODD)
His lobster is always of the melt-inyour-mouth variety (...) right off the ocean floor and onto your plate! Hatchet and endless more, its a true privilege to sail Captain Jeremy Garcia continues to free dive in the reef for Belize's prized Caribbean spiny lobsters while a prior catch hangs in a mesh with Jeremy and have him bag from his boat. Garcia, a native of Placencia Village, can free introduce you to Belize below, above, and through her dive up to 80 feet. (SHAYLENE TODD) one effective pull. You’d be and onto your plate! hard pressed to find fresher From the Blue Hole, to food or experience than that Glovers, Hideaway, Silk, ... right off the ocean floor
sea. So, knowing this, keep an eye on the horizon and if a sailboat crosses your path, smile and wave. it just might be my Captain.▪
Shaylene Todd has been visiting Placencia since 2008 and has now moved from Canada to make this her permanent home. A former Video Conferencing Sales Specialist, her days are now comprised of running, reading, writing and sunshine.
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Placencia Lobsterfest Kicks Off Summer Fun! Sunday, June 21
Visit the Placencia BTIA Booth #40 to vote for your favorite food vendor!
10 - 11:30a.m.: Tropical Vibes Band 12 - 1 p.m.: Lobsterfest C o o k o u t Wi n n e r A n nouncement 1 - 2 p.m.: Ozzy the Clown
Winners announced on Sunday at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Maya Island Air.
Continued from page 11 prize from Robert's Grove Resort awarded to the boat that catches a Kingfish, Jack and Barracuda. Other prizes include BZ$700 for Largest Kingfish from Belize Coastal Zone Management and J-Byrd's Bar; BZ$500 for Largest Extraordinary Kingfish from Placencia Hookup, BZ$500 for Largest Barracuda from Suzuki Marine Imports; BZ$500 for Largest Tuna from Miramar Apartments; BZ$500 for Largest Jack by Captain's Jak's; BZ$300 for largest fish caught by female angler from Omar's Diner; BZ$200 for largest fish caught by junior angler from Fantoni's Kitchen and a Penn fishing reel from Hardcore Fishing Charters. What may surprise many is that this fishing tournament happening during the annual Lobsterfest only awards the person who catches the largest lobster a BZ$100 cash prize courtesy of Wallen's Market -- the smallest cash prize in the tournament.
Saturday, June 20 5 a.m. 2nd Annual Fishing Tournament Boats head out early to reel in their catch. 10 - 11 a.m.: Benque Viejo Marching Band Parade The Benque Viejo Marching Band is back by popular demand as they had the crowd moving and grooving to their upbeat performance last year. Get a front seat performance to the street march starting from the Placencia water tower. There will be an encore performance at 3 p.m. on the beach side that same day. Don't miss it. They have promised to give an unforgettable show once again this year. 11 - 11:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies Take advantage of this great opportunity for a short glimpse into the local political and leadership structure in the village. Listen to speeches from local officials and find out what 17 years of Lobsterfests have meant to the community.
required and open to all ages! Win great prizes too! First place, BZ$250; second place, BZ$100; third place, $75; fourth place, BZ$50; and fifth place, BZ$25. 2:05 - 3 p.m.: Lionfish Quiz, Lionfish Cookout winner’s announcement and Lionfish Tournament winners announcement 3 p.m.: Friendly football game between Placencia Police and Placencia kids (Placencia football field) 3 - 4 p.m.: Benque Viejo Marching Band Beach Presentation Don't miss this! It takes some skills to dance barefoot and play big band instruments in Placencia's sand! 4 – 4:30pm: Football Exhibition by Placencia Summer Sports Program and Seine Bight Tumblers
5 - 7 p.m. Harlem Youths Check this young group of guys on the main stage opening for the Gilharry 7 Band. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. 12 - 1 p.m.: DJ Boss of They'll be bringing you some New Sensation Band Sound Supreme cultural Punta Rock music Courtesy of the Placencia and playing their hit single Village Council, catch this 1 - 2 p.m.: Ozzy the Clown "Drinking Day." band's always entertaining Come get a bellyful of laughs performance and start the with the legendary Belizean 7 - 10 p.m. Intermission weekend right! performer as he entertains both young and old with 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. funny tricks and audience The Gilharry 7 Band participation. Headlining the Placencia Lobsterfest, the mighty 2 p.m.: Rotary Duck Run 16-member G7 Band is reby Placencia Rotary Club turning to the Placencia Supporty Rotary's commu- Lobsterfest to redeem their nity projects on the Penin- title as the #1 band to get sula by sponsoring a rub- the dance party started! This ber duckie in the race for show reveal the "Barefoot just BZ$5. No special skills Perfect" rhythm in you.
Also visit Placencia lobsterfest.com for updates! See you there!
2 p.m.: Old Master Rum Punch Competition at VIP Bar The annual Lobsterfest competition will be held at the Old Master V.I.P. Rum Bar by the Tipsy Tuna Paddle Shop on the beach just south of Tipsy Tuna Beach Bar. This is a fundraising bar for the Placencia Village Council, and a paid wristband will also get you a chair for the day! In honor of Father's Day, Old Master will be giving a bottle of rum to any Dad in the top three! The contest is sponsored by Old Master Rums, Mosquito Coast Ice, Tipsy Tuna and Placencia Communications/ Placencia Now! 2 - 4 p.m.: Emmeth and the Talla Walla Band These talented guys will be showcasing their Drums Not Guns Movement. Join them for Creole drumming and
vibration as they make the sand under your feet come alive. Hip shaking and feet shuffling in the sand strongly encouraged. 4 - 4:30 p.m.: Football Exhibition by Placencia Summer Sports Program and Seine Bight Tumblers 4:30 - 5 p.m.: Grand Raffle 5 p.m.: People’s Choice Awards Announcement Each food booth at the Lobsterfest is automatically entered to win one of three prizes. Lobsterfest goers can vote for their favorite lobster dish at the PBTIA booth #40 throughout the weekend before announcement at 5 p.m. on Sunday. 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.: “The Father’s Day Dance” with the The Persuaders Old Master Rum will be giving some great prizes to Dads who show up to this dance party. Expect giveaways for the Best Dad Dance, Oldest Dad and Best Dressed Dad. Come out with dad and make this one a date while enjoying the sounds of Placencia's favorite local jam band.▪
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Prizes in Placencia Lobsterfest Grand Raffle Expected to Draw Many Players Continued from page 11 I type, and we have already collected over 40 prizes! There's something in this raffle for everyone. Not only do ticket sales support our operations to promote
tourism through our major annual festivals, our tourism information center, the publication of The Placencia Breeze and so much more, but it also offers donating businesses exposure and lucky winners the prizes of a lifetime! You can purchase
tickets at the Placencia Tourism Center for just BZ$2 per ticket or BZ$20 for a book of 11 tickets. If you have to put a post-it on your desk, a note on your mirror, a reminder on your phone ... whatever you have to do to make your remember, do no miss out
on this opportunity! Here's why ...
American Airlines 2. Win Luxury Getaway at Wild Orchid Beth Prizes in the 17 Annual lize (for two to fourPlacencia Lobsterfest Raffle guests). Includes are: accommodation for 1. GRAND PRIZE: Two two nights in luxuRoundtrip tickets to US OR Canada from Continued on page 26
Lionfish are Reef Stalkers Continued from page 11 The lionfish possess many characteristics that made them particularly successful invaders in their new habitat, including rapid growth and maturation, high reproductive rates, eighteen (18) defensive venomous spines and no proven natural predators. These invasive species are a serious threat to ecosystem health and global biodiversity (Albins & Hixon 2008; Whitfield et al. 2006) since they are competing with native organisms for limited resources, disrupting food webs and natural ecological processes, and driving native species out of their natural niches (Morris et al. 2009; Morris & Whitfield 2009). There are many complex and delicate marine ecosystems; like the coral reef ecosystem, which is already stressed by overfishing, coral bleaching, and obstructive algae growth in this region, without the addition of an invasive predatory fish (Morris, 2009). The lionfish prefer to consume smaller fish, like juveniles of many different reef fish species. This is a major problem; it prevents them from growing to sexual maturity and exacerbates declines in fish recruitment. Also, it affects the marine food web (especially with its high consumption rates) since it is important for reef fishes to reach adulthood in order to feed at higher trophic levels (Albins & Hixon 2011). In 2011, Albins and Hixon (2011) predicted a worstcase scenario of which reeffish biomass is converted to lionfish biomass and only the species that lionfish do not consume survive. This may lead to a collapse of the Mesoamerican Reef system
due to the destabilization of several food webs and of interdependent species relationships. As long as the insatiable lionfish continues to consume small herbivorous reef fish, the health of the reef remains threatened (Albins and Hixon, 2011). While the situation may indeed seem dire, it is not insurmountable. In fact the best predator to combat the lionfish…are humans. In 2011 the Southern Environmental Association An exotic lionfish preys on other fish among the coral reef. The fish has become a major threat to (SEA), in collaboration with the fishing industry in Belize, and people are urged to hunt them and eat them, so their populations Blue Ventures, initiated the can be eradicated and a diversity of fish can be preserved. (AGNES BALAWEJDER-BUSCH) exhilarating Lion Fish Hunt as an effort to curb the numbers inhabiting the reef of Belize. Teams of hunters dive to carefully spear these magnificent creatures within the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve in an attempt to win cash prizes for the heaviest lionfish load, largest lionfish and son per day. Also, it is • Cell phone with charger By Maretha most lionfish caught. Over McCullock helpful to have some or extra battery. You may the past four years over a means of filtering or pueven want to purchase Contributing thousand pounds have been rifying water in canse you a special NOAA AM/ Writer maretha_mccullfished from the southern run out. FM radio that has an ock@yahoo.com waters during the competi• Food, non-perishable LED flashlight and will tion with the filleted meat (cans, protein bars -charge your phone all used for tasting at the Lob- Professional weathermen whatever won't go bad.) with hand-crank power. ster Fest or sold with the working with the main hur- • Battery-powered radio • An extra supply of any proceeds used for protected ricane prediction centers with extra batteries prescription medications areas management. The think that we will have a • National Oceanic and you may have fifth successful Lion Fish season with a below average Atmospheric Association • An analgesic such as Tournament will be held on name storms. Of the eleven (NOAA) weather radio Tylenol main prediction groups the Friday June 19th, 2015. with extra batteries • Bedding such as sleeping predicted number of name bags Frying, grilling or currying storms run from low as six • Flashlight with extra batteries • An extra change of are the best ways to combat to eleven with the highest • First aid kit clothes, including sturthis invasive species that has number of expected hurri• Whistle and signal mirror dy shoes gone from saltwater aquar- canes to be five. to signal for help • A waterproof means of ium to the warm waters of • Surgical masks for breathstarting a fire (waterthe Caribbean Sea. Several This doesn't mean, howing contaminated air proof matches, storm restaurants along the Pen- ever, that residents of the • Plastic sheeting for buildproof lighter, etc.)▪ ninsula serve the delicious Placencia Peninsula should ing temporary shelters meat prepared in a variety not keep an ear out for their of ways and it has proven weather reports or forget to • Duct tape to be a popular menu item. prepare their Emergency • Garbage bags and moist Maretha McCullock is an wipes for personal sani- agent working with the Try it today and help sup- Hurricane Kit. tation Placencia Peninsula branch port the fight for the reef!! • A good multi-tool with for the Insurance For a list of references A sample Emergency Kit pliers in case you have to Corporation of Belize. She might look like this: used in this article, please turn off utilities like gas also serves on the committee of the Rotary Club contact Areini Palacio at • A can opener of Placencia. • Water, a gallon per perinfo@sea.org!▪ • Local maps
Few Hurricanes Expected This Year in Caribbean; Still, Peninsula Residents Urged to Be Prepared
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Official LobsterFest T-shirts Featuring Watercolor Painting Go on Sale; Winning Artist Says She is Humbled Continued from page 11
art festivals, which provides the the artist a space for a fee that supports a non-profit arts education program for children in the Santa Barbara community. There is no competition at these events. "I just love the camaraderie of all the artists," she said. "That's the fun of the whole thing." It took her just under 16 years of painting big
in cues for the right scene. Ultimately she decided to settle for the municipal pier. University of California at She found the different coSanta Barbara (UC) with lours of the kiosks captivata specialization in ceramic ing and learned that the area sculpture and a bachelor’s in had always been a social watercolours. She is proud spot for the villagers and of her accomplishment havthe fisherfolk. She had also ing graduated magna cum befriended Josephine Craig, laude and being a member a Garifuna cook from Seine of the honor society phi betBight who moonlights as a ta kappa, especially since singer in a she didn’t go to performing college until afgroup. Craig ter a divorce and s h o w e d while working as her a pica school bus drivture of one er. of her acts, and JesThis mother of two sea quickly boys, her eldest is took note of 36 years old, has the dress, some interesting the hats stories. She and and drums. her family once While the travelled with a caricatures circus act for six in this paintmonths, and a bad Jessea Gay Marie puts the finishing touches on her large ing were intornado storm sabportrait of a Caribbean spiny lobster accompanied by a small otaged her efforts hermit crab at the Annual Imadonnari Italian Street Painting spired from to become a tra- Festival held in Santa Barbara, Calif. USA. When asked why this photoof peze artist. She’s she was painting marine animals seen in tropical waters graph, also met the Dalai and not the Pacific Coast, Jessea said, "I guess my head was course, said Jessea, the Lama and former always here." (Photo courtesy of Jessea Gay Marie) lobster had U.S. President Bill blocks of street to advance to be the center of attention. Clinton and many other famous world leaders while her way to "featured artist." “At this moment the lobster is happy because he doesn’t holding a job as a graduate She has also done many know yet that he’ll be boiled advisor for the prestigious other tropical scenes, which and eaten!” she said with a Global Studies Program at could be seen as odd for an guilty chuckle. UC a full 20 years until she artist living on the Pacific moved to Belize. coast. “I guess my head was She says winning the comBut here’s where fate seems just always here,” she said. petition in a foreign country that is now her new home to have played its hand Upon hearing about the has been an amazing feelin this Lobsterfest comLobsterfest artwork coming. “I didn’t want to step petition: This lady living petition, Jessea said she on anyone’s toes," said the in California was always gave the task some serious veteran artist who was once fascinated with the Caribthought. Having previously hosted by the committee bean spiny lobster without taught a course in Photocoordinating the Puerto Valhaving even seen the thing shop at the Santa Barbara larta Street Art Festival in alive or even tasting it! So Community College, she Mexico, " but art is univerintrigued was Jessea that drew on the marketing lessal,” she said. she created a huge chalk sons she gave her students painting of the lobster at in their design projects. Jessea says she continues the annual Imadonnari Ital“What is the product? What to spend her time on the ian Street Painting Festival attracts people?” Jessea Peninsula appreciating loheld in Santa Barbara, Casaid she studied the village cal culture and indulging in lif. USA. Jessea creates her carefully, walking through- new tastes. She intends to own chalk for these street out the community, taking continue creating more art
T-shirts and tank tops on sale are available in women's (pictured above) and men's styles, as well as children's sizes. Proceeds from t-shirt sales support the operations of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (PBTIA) at the Placencia Tourism Center who founded the Placencia Lobsterfest in 1998 and now coordinates the event along with the Placencia Village Council. Several sponsorships helped to make this possible. Find sponsor logos behind the shirt.
As a versatile artist, Jessea paiints with watercolour, acrylics, oil paints and chalk she makes herself when she wants to get the perfect color. She is also a sculptor. (Photo courtesy of Jessea Gay Marie)
According to the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association who organizes the ▪annual Lobsterfest in partnership with the Placencia Village and spearheads the artwork competition, choosing a
winner was a difficult task. Event Coordinator Jonnell Augustine said most submissions came in from very talented artists, and that they were pleased with the enthusiastc participation this year. ▪
TAKE THE 17th ANNUAL PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST T-SHIRT HOME! Purchase your official festival t-shirt or tank top at the Placencia Tourism Center or at the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association Booth #40 at the event. T-shirts sell for BZ$30, Tanks for BZ$35 and children's for BZ$25.
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cember 2015) ' 4. One Cockscomb tour for two people from ry beach or marina D Tourz! villa and romantic 5. One-night stay for candlelit dinner with two in Seaview Cotwine at the villa hosttage with continental ed by in-house chef. breakfast at Turtle 3. One-day sail for up Inn to eight people on a 6. Silk Cayes snorkel catamaran from The tour for two from EaMoorings, Placencia, gle Ray Tours. All InBelize (valid thru De-
clusive. Scrub w/ a Mini Mas7. One-night stay for sage from The Secret two with continental Garden Massage and breakfast from A BeDay Spa lizean Nirvana Beach 10. I xcacao Chocolate Suites and Nim Li Punit/ 8. Two-night stay for Spice Farm Tour for two from Hatchet two from Taste Belize Caye Resort (does Tours. (Depends on not include meals availability and winand transfer) ner preference.) 9. Chocolate Cof fee 11. $100 bar tab + 1 Bare-
foot Beach Bar, Placencia, Belize t-shirt 12. O ne-night stay for two with continental breakfast at Miller's Landing (valid thru November 2015) + 1- 8 hour golf cart rental from Barefoot Services- Tours, Rentals and More Continued on page 28
PLACENCIA PENINSULA ANNUAL EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY New Year’s Eve Parties are held at most bars & resorts. Take advantage of dinner & drink specials, party favors & great music! Look out for fireworks! Rotary Club Winter Beach Olympics ― Register your team for fun & competitive games on the beach. FEBRUARY Rotary Auction ― Bid on impressive donated items. Placencia Sidewalk Arts & Music Festival ― Pick up the ultimate souvenir from Belize’s best artists
& check out the local & party all night long to music scene. Organized popular DJs & artists. by the Placencia BTIA. Take the kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt. MARCH Flaming Heart Ball Placencia Humane Featuring The Taste S o c i e t y ’s F u r b a l l of the Peninsula ― ― Support your furSample a wide range of ry friends at the PHS cuisine contributed by largest fundraiser of the participating Peninsula year on April 25 at the restaurants & home Barefoot Beach Bar. cooks. Proceeds benefit the Placencia Volunteer MAY Fire Department. Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta, May APRIL 23 & 24, 2015 Easter Break ― Go wild! Beach hotspots JUNE like the Tipsy Tuna & Placencia Lobsterfest Barefoot Beach Bar A mega beach party hold bikini competi- like no other in Belize tions, eating contests organized by the Plaand more throughout cencia BTIA & Plathe raucous Easter hol- cencia Village Council. idays! Squeeze into Celebrate Placencia & packed bars and clubs its bounty of good food
and people. Enjoy live musical performances, kids & family games and take a chance in the legendary Placencia Lobsterfest Raffle. JUNE 19-20-21, 2015 JULY Rotary Club Summer Beach Olympics ― Register your team for fun & competitive games on the beach while supporting the Rotary Club of Placencia. SEPTEMBER The Battle of St. George’s Caye Day, SEPT. 10, 2015 Saltwater Fishing Tournament, SEPT. 19 & 20, 2015
Independence Day Carnival. SEPT. 21, 2015 ― Celebrations are held throughout September leading up to Sept. 10 celebrating the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day & Sept. 21, Independence Day. Enjoy small patriotic pageants and parades to large celebrations like the Independence Day Carnival Parade. Fishing enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Placencia BTIA’s Saltwater Fishing Tournament where anglers can win large cash prizes totalling up $10,000! OCTOBER Barefoot Bar’s Halloween Party ― Held the weekend closest
to Halloween. Join Halloween enthusiasts from Placencia & all over Belize at the biggest Halloween party in the area. Costume prizes, drink specials & visiting DJ. Rotary Spooktacular Haunted House ― Held on Halloween, this is sure to scare your kids! Expertly set up by the Rotary Club. NOVEMBER Garifuna Settlement Day. NOV. 19, 2015 DECEMBER Placencia Mistletoe Ball End of the World Placencia Marathon and Half Marathon
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Could You Be Love and Be Loved? make it all happen for happen. Candy, Doran, them.” Kathy, Shannon, Mary, and everyone else – PHS has been directly THANK YOU! You involved, from the ini- will never know how tial hunt for Sparkles, to much this means to me! getting all her necessary People ask me why I shots and paperwork, to wanted Sparkles, and providing a kennel, and why I did not just adopt arranging commercial another rescue dog. All I air travel from Belize can say is from the minto British Columbia, Canada.
By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
“Could you be love and be loved? Could you be love and be loved?” Singing on behalf of powerless voices needing to be, but seldom, heard, Bob Marley surely got it right in the opening lyrics of his song of the struggle for respect and universal love for one another.
ute I met her, I just had this connection with her. She has such a wonderful disposition and is just a great dog!” “Could you be love and be loved? Yes. ▪
Tara and Steve paid for all expenses, and Sparkles’ original owner gave permission for Sparkles’ new living arrangements.
Sparkles reached her One might say that Bob furever home in British Marley sang on behalf of all Columbia, Canada on 13 Sparkles, a rescue dog from Placencia Village, voiceless creatures on our on her way to British Columbia via Belize City May, 2015! planet. to reunite with her new owners who befriended Tara writes: “Thanks her on a prior visit to Placencia. Sometimes a thunderbolt just (KATHY JOHNSTON) to all of the wonderhits you, and when it does, ful, kind people in Playou know it. It can be that and Tara contacted Placencia Humane So- cencia! If it wasn’t for you fall crazy in love with ciety (PHS) on its Facebook page, hoping PHS, I wouldn’t have another person or some- to find Sparkles. been able to track down times, as it was with Tara and Sparkles and make this Tara reunites with Sparkles. (JOHNSTONS) her boyfriend, Steve, it was a It took many months of persistent postings beach dog named Sparkles. on Facebook, with photos and the question: “Anyone know this dog?” Tara and Steve were tourists in Placencia in April 2014. They met Sparkles on their first night. The small brown female dog had no owner, but prowled the beach for companionship. The three spent their time together, a scene of domestic calm, but when good-bye came and Tara and Steve left Placencia, they carried with them many photos and their memories of this sweet dog.
One day, Kathy Johnston, a newcomer to Placencia, responded: “I have Sparkles. She has been with me since July 2014. She showed up at my house and never left. She sleeps right outside my door and is already protecting me! She follows me everywhere!” Sparkles instinctively had attached herself to Kathy, who grew up on a farm with a deep love of all animals.
“I am so happy for Tara and Steve to adopt Sparkles. I love Sparkles, but I know they are going to give her an incredible life," They never forgot Sparkles, Johnston said. "I will work with PHS to
PUBLIC NOTICE The registration title for the boat vessel “BAMBOOTY” CR2-0321 belonging to Joe Gronlund of Corozal Town was lost. A new registration form as required by Part III of Harbors & Merchants Shipping Act, Chap. 234 of the Consolidated Laws of Belize Revised Ed. 2000 has been requested.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that LOLA DELGADO is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2015 to be operated at Lola's Art Gallery at Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
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Prizes in Placencia Lobsterfest Grand Raffle Expected to Draw Many Players Continued from page 26 13. $ 100 bar tab from Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar 14. Dinner for two with a glass of wine from the Quarterdeck Bar and Grill at Laru Beya Resort & Villas 15. D iving or Snorkeling trip for two from Seahorse Dive Shop (includes lunch and eq uipment ; bring sunscreen & towel) 16. $200 food and beverage gift certificate from Mariposa Restaurant and Beach Suites 17. O n e d i n n e r ( R i jsstafel with bottle of wine either Monday or Thursday from Turtle Inn) 18. $150 gift certificate from Rumfish y Vino 19. Full day snorkel trip for two from Ocean Motion Tours with lunch, equipment & park fee (based on availability)
20. $100 Cash Prize from Yearwood Properties 21. Two-night stay for two in an Oceanview Room from Paradise Resort 22. O ne Maya Past & Present + Ixcacao Chocolate Tour for 2 from Cayequest Tours. 23. O ne to eight-hour golf cart rental from Barefoot Services 24. T wo $50-Gif t Cer tificates from Tiger Beach Club 25. Full day snorkel trip for two from Ocean Motion Tours 26. $100 Gift Certificate from Kaj Expressions 27. Lunch for two from Wendy's Creole Restaurant 28. Half-day snorkeling trip from Pirate's Point Adventure Tours 29. $100 Gift Certificate from Secret Garden Restaurant 30. Dinner for two from Mango's, Maya Beach
31. O ne Dinner for two from Pickled Parrot 32. $100 Gift Cert. from Island Pool Supply 33. $100 Cash Prize from CPC Real Estate Solutions Ltd. 34. $ 50 gift certificate to Tutti Frutti Belize from Cowboy Custom Construction 35. O ne-night stay for two at Casa Placencia's Garden Rooms and one to two bedroom apar tments Ocean/Gardenviews E c o t i q u e Re s o r t . (Garden Room with swimming pool & new bikes access. Valid thru Nov. 2015) 36. $ 50 gift certificate from Sunova Beach Gift Shop 37. $25 gift certificate from Tutti Frutti $50 gift certificate from Oh Shuga 38. $ 50 gift certificate from One World Gift Shop 39. $50 Gift Certificate to Fantoni's Kitchen
RAFFLE DRAWS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21 at 4:30 p.m.! PURCHASE TICKETS NOW at PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER or at the PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST!
Memories of Kitty Fox from Friends Old and New "An amazing woman left us (...) Kitty you will be dearly missed. If I had to make a list of women that have been seriously influential in my life, Kitty Fox would be in my top five without a doubt. She was an incredibly intelligent woman, and I was one of the lucky ones that got taken under her wing. We had an enormous amount of respect for each other. In my life she managed to take on the role
of boss, mother figure and dear friend. I will forever be grateful for all that she taught me about the business world, for her trust, for her encouragement and for her blunt honestly. Most of all I cherish her friendship and the memory of the daily meetings we had on the veranda, in the fresh air over fresh orange juice, flour tortillas and beans!" ― Fiona McFarlane For those who knew her, we all have the same feeling in our
hearts. Heavy. I never knew Kitty's Place...but I knew Kitty. My insurance broker by day, my friend by night. We shared many a glass of red wine chatting about very important things and things even more important. Things that would inspire me the next day (...) As newbies, she welcomed us with open arms and shared a lot of free advice to minimize the learning curve. (...) She was short, but had the broadest wings. (...) The way she put things was just perfect, just Kitty style -- straight forward and without apology. I saw her just
Quality Products At a Quality Job For a Quality Price! Good News!! We are carrying Intex Pools & Toys! Remember Pool business is our only business! Ph: 652-0891 Fx: 523-3371 plislandpoolsupply@yahoo.com Mon-Fri 8-4; Sat 8-12 nn; Open during lunch! Placencia Village Road. Managers: Carlos and Sue
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This is the most incredible raffle I have ever seen! The people here are so generous!"
― Jessea Gay Marie, newcomer from Santa Barbara, Calif., USA and Lobsterfest artwork winner.
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from Sandy Beach Real Estate. 40. Two-night stay in studio apartment from One World Rentals (subject to availability) 41. Two large storage bins, courtesy Jessea Gay Marie 42. Two pounds of fair trade Guatamelan Coffee from Above Grounds Coffee 43. O ne dinner for two from DeTatch Restaurant (drinks not included) 44. $ 25 gift certificate from Tutti Frutti Ice Cream Parlor 45. $ 50 gift certificate from Tiger Beac h Club 46. O ne Penn Fishing Reel from Hardcore Fishing Charters
47. Two boxes of Milk or Dark Chocolate from Goss Chocolate 48. One non-slip shower stall treatment from Slip Stop. (up to 10' x 10') 49. $ 1 0 0 t u p p e r wa r e from Tupperware Placencia, Belize 50. One Cherry Cheesecake from Fantoni's Kitchen 51. $ 60 gift certificate from One World Laundry (Three loads including wash, dry and fold.) 52. O ne Dinner for two from Pickled Parrot Restaurant 53. $ 25 gift certificate from Tutti Frutti $50 Gift Certificate from Oh Shuga! 54. $ 25 gift certificate from Tutti Frutti
before she left, and she never came back ... I hear her voice vividly in my head. It was unique, her sound and the timber of her voice. I can hear her pounding her fist against the table saying "You can't do that!" Or, "No, no, no!" Or whatever it was she was trying to teach me or contradict! As my life is in full throttle, hers is gone. It's so hard to imagine when she was so vital. How can this be??? A loss, but a life splendidly lived. God Bless the spirit of Kitty Fox.She will loom over us here in Placencia no doubt, and I hope so. Her spot at Rumfish
will always be there. Her impact on our lives will be forever. R.I.P. to The Sweetest Sour Seagrape! ― Pamela Somers Solomon
(FIONA MCFARLANE)
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PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM
ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip
One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes. Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email:info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the
heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com
Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; Email: trdewndpla@btl.net North of Airstrip: Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bed-
rooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; E-mail: greenparrot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar, P. 523-3010 or millersplacencia@yahoo.com Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront accommodation
with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. www.larubeya.com. info@larubeya.com. Tel: 523-3473
Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-302. Email: info@singingsands.com Website: www.singingsands.com Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront
accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!
At the Cayes: Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3
rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565.
Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565.
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Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and “Sea Urchin Bar”. Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com
DINING South of Airstrip De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local
Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on
the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com
North of Airstrip: Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 523-2488. Email: greenparot@btl.net Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
Jaguar Lanes Bowling and Café: Casual Dining in cool AC, 2 big TVs, Pizza, Burgers, Pulled Pork, Crunchy Tacos, Nachos, Homemade Desserts, Daily Drink Specials, and more!!! Credit Cards accepted. Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com. Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Whipray Caye Lodge: See accommodation for info about our restaurant and bar.
CHEERS - Peninsula Bars Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! Tel: 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!
J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every Friday’s. Tel :523-3412
COFFEE Above Grounds Coffee: P. 634 3212. Shaded Cool Spot. Supporting Small Inde-
pendent Producers. Shade Grown Organic Guatemalan Coffees & Tea (Hot or Iced) Fresh Juices, Bagels, Banana Bread, Bulk Coffee. High speed Wi-Fi. Main Road, Past football field, South end of the Village. Open Daily, 7am- 4pm, Monday thru Saturday. Sundays,
Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
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Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! P. 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook winner 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean.
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
Lola’s Art Gallery: Located in Seine Bight Village 1 ½ miles north of the Placencia Airstrip. Look for our sign near the football field south of the village. The peninsula’s first art gallery with original Belizean art by Lola. 8am-6pm. 523-3342 & 601-1913
Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty
Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.
SPA & MASSAGE: Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove: Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by
professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!
items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving the Peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 600-0375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka.
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Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star Dive
Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565!
Singing Sands Inn: Offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our
dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com
Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism
Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info.
Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. P. 523-3205 Email: lgodfrey@btl. net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.
FREE COMMUNITY LISTINGS: Churches: Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie for more information: 523-3362 Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Bible-based learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 634-2668 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location. Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564 Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333 Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270
SERVICES Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit: We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment only.
www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427
Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure images. P. 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: muzamanzie@yahoo.com
REAL ESTATE: Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We're located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. P. 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com
GETTING AROUND: Car Rental of Placencia: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 or 662-7611. A drop location for donations for the Placencia Humane Society.
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Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic offthe-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565
St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. . Addiction Support: ALCOHOLIC ANOYMOUS /Placencia Rule 62 Group: Friday, 5:30 p.m. & Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Placencia Village Health Center; P. Jackie @ 620-2848; Wednesday @ 12:30 p.m. @ yellow house in Seine Bight. P. Steve @ 610-1399. $10 Lunch.
Transport Services: De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. Departs Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm.
PLACENCIA NAR-ANON/ Narcotics Anon Family Groups: For those affected by someone else’s addiction. Placencia Health Ctr. Saturday at 5:45 p.m. P. Lyra @ 664-8699
Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: 6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 p.m, & 4:30 p.m.
Community Numbers: Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 523-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Deborah Coston, 624-6483
Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Regular Bus: Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:15 a.m.; 12:45 p.m. Dangriga → Placencia : Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. Express Bus: Placencia—> Belmopan —> Belize City: Monday thru Friday: 6:15 a.m. Express Bus: Belize City—> Belmopan —> Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 3:30 p.m,Visit: www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info!
Taxi & Delivery Services: Mr. Clark: 621-1031 Noel: 600-6047 Walter: 622-3194 Bailey: 636-7863 Keylone: 668-9395
Placencia Police Station: 911 or 503-3142 Seine Bight Police Station: 911 or 503-3148
ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City. Mr. Linarez: 607-2518 Liria: 623-4836 Choko: 632-0980 Brittney Gibson Delivery: 651-8393
Maya Beach Police Station: 911 or 634-7051 Placencia Tourism Police: 911 or 503-3181