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Crocodile Refuge Proposal on Ambergris Caye Marriages Leon Staine to Arlien Lopez both of Belize City Bruce David Sanchez to Rachel Ruhini Richards both of Ladyville, Belize Andrew Hacker to Claudia Dreifus both of New York City, USA Ferron Oliver Hartshorn to Coretha Dionne Hyde both of Belize City Belizario Eugenio Sanchez to Martina Maricruz Baeza both of Carmelita, Orange Walk Ian Earson Young of Hattieville, Belize to Abigail Maxine Smith of USA Adimael Catzim to Karla Iris Teck both of San Narciso, Corozal Kevin Berry Cowo to Pascuala Naira Hoy both of Xaibe, Corozal Edward Sealey to Nelly Judith Tun both of Fireburn, Orange Walk Luis Alberto Cardena of Ranchito, Corozal to Miriam Areni Quan of Corozal Town, Corozal Luis Angel Alcoser to Dianira Damari Marin both of Caledonia, Corozal Alejandro Chan of Libertad, Corozal to Alva Maria Bol of Caledonia, Corozal Amir Rigoberto Mai to Vilma Dorlin Mena both of San Antonio, Cayo Eric Craig Terpstra to Laura Shelton Boger of San Jose Succotz, Cayo Rocael Cabrejo to Elvira de Jesus Torres Mejia both of San Ignacio, Cayo Omar Sullivan John Garcia to Christine Esfandiari both of San Ignacio, Cayo Roy McLaren to Barbara Buckley both of San Ignacio, Cayo Querubin Margarito Segura to Narcisa Josefina Avalos both of San Ignacio, Cayo Harriot Egya Topsey to Lissany Vanessa Hernandez both of San Ignacio, Cayo Henry Osbert Flowers of Burrell Boom, Belize to Alyson Amanda Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Eduardo Anthony Requena to Ana Candelaria Jaime both of Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo Rafael Ramirez Perez to Keidi Yesenia Cano Zapata both of San Juan, Stann Creek Rajah Kamal Cuevas to Esther Miriam Cal both of Belmopan City, Cayo Keysy Reynerio Andrade to Sandra Isabel Gutierrez both of Belize City Edwin Escalante to Zenaida Abigail Cruz both of San Jose, orange Walk Carl Calvin Moro to Kimberly Inez Carcamo both of Teakettle, Cayo Jose Luis Gonzalez to Virginia Seferina Carrillo both of Belize City Juan Jose Cortez Duran to Ilsy Manuela Lopez both of Lord’s Bank, Belize Roberto Shack to Anna Rutilia Choc both of Belmopan City, Cayo Eluterio Pop to Orelia Miriam Cal both of Maya Centre, Stann Creek John Milton Arana of Belmopan City, to Thyra Leonora Trapp of Belize City
Births Nathalia Brianna to Brandon Andrew and Fern Tivolie Barnett nee Francis Annette Bernice to Cesar Augusto and Maria Concepcion Martinez nee Flores Tyrie Deanisha to Maxwell Dean and Barbara Florence Ventura nee Estrada Deiveer Drizden to Eric and Norma Griselda Acosta nee Ek Fermin Isaias to Freddie Isaias and Edith del Carmen Sancehz nee Menjivar Gianne Celise to Russell Ivan and Marcia Celisa Manzanero nee Aguilar
Deaths Sherley Louise Miguel, 74 Albertha Buckley, 74 Elsie Delphenia Ferguson, 94 Christopher Emmanuel Bowman, 24 Marcella Cawich, 44 Maurice Fidel Usher, 21 Patricia Gamacho, 61 Wilmer Joel Giron, 16
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, crocodiles for educational purposes only. Each habitat is designed to Belize ACES is a non-profit organization permitted by the Belize Forest Department and dedicated to conserving Belize critical wetland habitats and protected species, specifically crocodilians, through scientific research and education in order to preserve wildlife for future generations. There is dire need of a crocodile refuge in Ambergris Caye for ill, injured and problematic American crocodiles, Crocodylus acutus. The estimate total costs of the completion of this proposed crocodile holding facility is $42,509 BZD. The facility would provide care and treatment for large crocodiles prior to their relocation to the main croc sanctuary in Ladyville, and would house small crocodiles that are ill, injured, or in high development areas. They would be reared without direct human contact and rehabilitated for re-release into undeveloped areas in Ambergris Caye. Currently, there are at least ten crocodiles on the island ranging in size from 10 inches, hatchlings, to over 11-feet that need care. The most severely injured croc in need of a safe habitat in captivity is “Jaws,” who was recently captured from under a DFC resident’s front stairs. This proposed crocodile refuge will not only create employment for local tour guides, but would be a family oriented educational eco-tourist attraction for the island. The environmentally friendly facility will enhance the public’s safety by accommodating problematic crocodiles; supply professional care for ill and injured crocodiles; reduce human-croc conflicts by educating the public about crocodiles and how to safely coexist with them; increase additional professional employment opportunities for locals; and will stimulate the local economy by generating additional revenues. A small visitors’ entrance fee will provide self-sustainability. Any proceeds will be utilized for crocodile rescues, care, conservation efforts and education here on Ambergris Caye. Already presented and approved by Belize’s Minister of Tourism, Manuel Heredia, Jr., in 2010, the facility would humanely display rescued
minimize stress on the animals by limited viewing and giving the crocs ample space to conceal themselves. All habitats are designed in accordance with the Global Federation of Animal Shelters and the Belize Forest Department. The proposed location of the facility is approximately three miles north of the Boca Del Rio Bridge on the east side of the road. Owner and Manager of the Green Iguana, Mario Cervoni, is currently building a local fresh produce center, Garden Foods, and has generously offered his lot on the east side for the crocodile refuge. upport from several private donors from the island has already fully funded two large habitats on the mainland to relocate the crocs from ACES’ arsoned facility. The facility will also permanently house larger problematic crocs from Ambergris Caye. We do intend to approach the private sector for funding and plan on holding more fund raising events to complete this proposal. The croc issues here are ongoing, and it should be everyone’s responsibility. The majority of the crochuman conflicts occur in low income areas such as DFC, so ACES does not charge for relocating problematic crocodiles. This year alone we have rescued and relocated over 24 crocs here on the island; but relocation is not a solution. Over five of these crocs have had to be relocated several times because they do return, or turn up as someone else’s problem. The San Pedro Town Council supports ACES free community service by waiving ACES bridge fees for crocodile rescues, relocations, research and education. No donation is too small. All donations are greatly appreciated and will be utilized 100% towards this proposal. In-kind donations are most welcome and USA taxdeductible donations can be made through ACES 501(c)(3) partner at BEEDFund.com. For more information about ACES please visit our website at www.americancrocodilesanctuary.org. Remember, the crocs’ future, and the safety of others, depend on you.
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