November 5 - 11, 2011
TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
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Largest ever Dining Guide launched BOASTING an impressive 132 pages, the 2012 Providenciales Dining Guide is the largest since its launch six years ago. The epic seventh edition was unveiled at the Regent Palms on Wednesday, October 26, before a crowd of industry reps. Brenda Zdenek, of Ad Vantage Ltd, explained to guests that the publication was initially a “spin off” from the Where When How magazine. “Our concept for the Dining Guide publication was to have a single source for menus at a very reasonable advertising cost,” she said. “There is definitely one thing that both visitors and residents have in common - they must eat! “So the magazine was conceptualised to provide them with dining information at their fingertips.
“We have some very interesting articles in the 2012 edition, including a wine pairing article by food and wine writer Mandy Rostance Wolf so we encourage everyone to secure their copy.” Karen Whitt, general manager of the Regent Palms, said that the resort was “elated and extremely proud” to have one of their food shots selected for the 2012 Dining Guide cover page. “Brenda and her team had the tedious task of selecting the perfect shot from the many submissions and being selected proves that Parallel 23 not only creates delicious meals but also wonderful culinary masterpieces.” The publication, with recipes from the islands’ restaurants, also serves as a souvenir for visitors to share with friends or use to plan their future reservations.
DINING GUIDE: The 2012 magazine boasts an impressive 132 pages
Approximately 40,000 plus copies have been produced and will
LAUNCH: Caesar Campbell, former TCHTA association executive, Bornewell Marketing’s Shernelle Blackman and TCHTA’s association executive Stacy Cox
be circulated to the airports, resorts and auto rental agencies. In addition to the print version the
Dining Guide has an online version which can be read in its entirety at www.wherewhenhow.com
Preventing unwanted puppy births MORE than a dozen dogs were spayed and neutered in Grand Turk recently as part of a drive to stamp out unwanted puppy births. The Grand Turk Chapter of the Turks and Caicos Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TCSPCA) held its second surgery session last week at the Environmental Health Department mobile clinic. TCI Government vet Dr Mark Butler came from Providenciales to perform the surgeries and conduct visits for local pets, with the assistance of veterinary technician Lance Dowridge. The clinic is part of an ongoing collaborative effort between the Environmental Health Department and the TCSPCA to provide low cost
spay/neuter surgery for owned dogs and cats throughout the TCI. During the four-day clinic 14 spay and neuter surgeries were performed and vaccinations were given to both cats and dogs. The Grand Turk TCSPCA is hoping to arrange a similar clinic in South Caicos in December. A spokesperson said: “The Grand Turk TCSPCA would like to thank all of the pet owners who brought their dogs and cats to the clinic. “Thanks also go out to our volunteers including Stephanie Human, Ginny and Tom Allan and Lucy Schofield. “A special thank you goes out to the Provo TCSPCA, Susan Blehr and Dr Rich Sefcik for providing
and shipping all the medicines and supplies needed to hold this clinic.” The TCSPCA formed the Grand Turk Chapter in the spring of 2011 with the hope of providing a “voice for those who cannot speak”. Their goal has been to ensure that every animal in the Turks and Caicos Islands is cared for and free from abuse. The Grand Turk TCSPCA shop, located on Duke Street, is now open on cruise ship days as well as on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Dog and cat collars, pet toys, T-shirts and other goodies are available at the shop. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Grand Turk TCSPCA chapter can call 247-6235.
TCI Government vet Dr Mark Butler performed the surgeries with the assistance of veterinary technician Lance Dowridge