GAME 8 - Atlantis
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GAME 8 - Atlantis
Page 12 The Discoverer DeceMBer 4, 2013 GAME 8 VILLANOVA vs KANSAS VILLANOVA WINS 63 - 59 VoluME 11 IssuE 43 DECEMBER 4, 2013 THE ULTIMATE DIVISION I PRESEASON MEN’S TOURNAMENT 2013 BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS GAME 10 TENNESSEE vs WAKE FOREST TENNESSEE WINS 82 - 63 GAME 9 USC vs XAVIER USC WINS 84 - 78 GAME 11 KANSAS vs UTEP KANSAS WINS 67 - 63 VILLANOVA VICTORIOUS 2014 B4A FIELD OF TEAMS ANNOUNCED A s Villanova emerges as Champions of the 2013 Tournament, Atlantis, Paradise Island gears up for the 2014 Thanksgiving Weekend. Plans for the 4TH Annual Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament is already in the works to welcome eight of U.S. Men’s College Basketball’s top teams to paradise. Noted as the richest pre-season tournament of its kind, the 2014 event boasts University of North Carolina (UNC), UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), Georgetown University, University of Florida, (continued on page 3) IN THIS ISSUE… 2013 CHAMPS - The Villanova Wildcats started it all and ended it all on a good note at this year’s Battle 4 Atlantis held in the Imperial Arena at Atlantis, Paradise Island. The Wildcats started strong with a deafening 94 - 79 win against the USC Trojans and they ended it with their gut-wrenching OT 88 - 83 triumph over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Guard James Bell averaged 15.7 points in this three B4A appearances and was named the tournament’s 2013 MVP. (Photo by Jason McDowell) PAUL’S P.O.V.: ANOTHER HUGE SUCCESS - PAGE 2 LOCAL STUDENTS AT 2013 B4A - PAGE 3 CRYSTALS NOMINEES PAGE 4 2013 B4A HIGHLIGHTS PAGES 6, 7 & 12 Page 2 The DisCoveReR DeCeMBeR 4, 2013 DON’T FORGET... GIVE A WOW LET’S CONTINUE TO BUILD A CULTURE OF RECOGNITION! THE HEALTH & SAFETY WAY Let’s make SAFETY a part of our CULTURE! 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis: Another Huge Success Communication Urge Leadership Teamwork Understanding Recognition Empowerment By all accounts, the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis has been a massive success. We congratulate Villanova University on taking home the Championship trophy last Saturday night in a thrilling matchup against the University of Iowa, which they won in overtime. All 12 games, played in our incredibly re-designed Imperial Arena, was an unforgettable experience for fans and spectators alike. DISCOVERER CLASSIFIEDS Email [email protected] to place your ad today! AUTOS $40, Regular - $10; Samsung Tab 2 10.1 - $350 with leather case, Samsung Tab 2 7.0 - $200. Contact-454-0311. 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA - With 20” rims, very clean. Just in from the U.S.A. $6,000.00. 455-8513. FOR SALE - Brand new electric stove. $550.00 o.n.o. 455-8513. 2004 CHRYSLER 300 M SPECIAL EDITION - V6 engine, just serviced, 156,700 miles. Power everything, Sunroof. Tan and black leather interior; sound system. One owner, must sell. $6500 O.N.O. Serious inquiries only. Tel# 376-5371. 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S - Fully loaded. Just in from the US (clean title; no damage). $13,500. Contact William 455-6700. 1996 HONDA CIVIC - In good condition. Asking $1,900. Call 424-9604. 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA - 2.4L, 4 cylinder, 4 door in great condition. Thief security system. Licensed until July 2014. $10,000 o.n.o. Phone #565-4728 or 364-3769. We want to congratulate and thank SVP. Michele Wiltshire, and our hard-working and dedicated team members in the Special Events department, for whom Battle 4 Atlantis is a year-round project involving countless hours of planning and organizing. The quality of their efforts and coordination was evident in the glossy and detailed Tournament Magazine delivered to every guest room, the smooth 1997 GRAY NISSAN SUNNY - $1,000. #636-2030. FREIGHTLINER DUMP TRUCK for sale by owner. 18yd dump body ready to work; very good tires and all new brake chambers Cummins N14,10spd road ranger box. Asking $14,000.00 o.b.o. Phone 376-2094. to admit that we could not have pulled this event off so brilliantly without the collective support of all 8000 of our Atlantis team members. 2001 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE - Just in from U.S.A. 4DR, A/C, low mileage. $4,500.00 o.n.o. 455-8513. Because of their unique and comprehensive involvement, we wish to also acknowledge and especially thank the B4A Captains, Team Hosts, Food & Beverage, Space Cleaning, Convention Services, Laundry, Guest Activities, Front Desk, VIP Services, Transportation, Information Technology, Security, Public Relations, Sales & Marketing, Accounting and B4A support staff. 2005 IFINITI G35 - asking $10,500 o.n.o. Sunroof, gray leather interior. Contact 439-9983 or 646-3237. ARTICLES And, of course, we are grateful to every team member who played a part in creating the perception that Atlantis is the best place in the world to vacation by smiling at our visitors, using their names, FOR SALE - 5 Pc Leather Sectional Set; only needs to be covered. Can be sold for great price once covered. In good condition (NO HOLES). Make Me An Offer. Contact: 565-8152/322-7818. guests feel at home. Several of the players and coaches spoke of the genuine friendliness and warmth of the Bahamian people. This is what encourages guests to recommend us to their friends and family and also book a return trip. FOR SALE - Unlisted by Kenneth Cole Women Watches, one silver and one gold. Price is $40 each. Call 5350539 (cell) or e-mail Theresa.Kemp@ atlantisparadise.com. Last week, we were fortunate enough to have our hotel occupancy in the mid-90s. We recognize that this is due to the large volume of guests who travel for Battle 4 Atlantis and we are thankful for this ever assembled in Pre-Season College Basketball. Ed Fields Katie Longley Tame Dean Monalisa Wright Senior V.P. Public Affairs Associate Publisher Editor/Writer/Paginator Circulation Manager The DisCoveReR CLASSIFIED ADS 1994 TOYOTA CORONA EXIV - GRAY, FOUR DOOR- Price: $800.00 or Best Offer. Phone #: 364-2810. Over 26,500 tickets were sold for the tournament, which is more than was sold in 2011 and 2012 combined. Thousands of fans travelled to Atlantis to watch their favourite teams play in Paradise. THE DISCOVERER DeCeMBeR 4, 2013 FOR SALE - Full tank 100lbs cylinder $285.00; AMSEC personal safe $400.00; NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router $100.00. Please note all pricing negotiable. Ph: 447-1920. FOR SALE - Samsung S3 mini - $300; S3 cases - Hello Kitty - $15, Otterbox - FOR SALE monitor w/keyboard and mouse = $175.00; 1 Bed Sofa = $350.00; 1 Oak Bureau w/out mirror = $180.00; 1 Gas Frigidaire Dryer (white) $400.00; 1 Frigidaire Washer = $250.00; 5 Iron Black Dining Chairs w/out table = $120.00; 1 Dresser w/5 drawers and 1 cupboard shelf = $175.00. Phone: 3924171 / 428-2093 / 456-1704. REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - Two bedroom, 1 bath apartment, water included. Security bars, laundry facilities, security gates and a/c. $700.00 per month plus $500.00 security deposit. Contact 3615486 / 428-7527. FOR RENT - Shop space; good for a Take Away. Malcolm Road West. Water included. 242-468-8172. FOR RENT - Two gated, (one bedroom) apartments on East Bay Street, west of Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant. access entrance, over looking Paradise Island. Both units are unfurnished. A/C month and $500 security deposit. Call 676-9831, leave a message please. FOR RENT - One spacious two bedrooms one bath apartment in Plain Street off Pine Wood near Charles. W Saunders Highway, includes water, burglar bars, ceiling fans in all the rooms, ready phone and cable lines. At $700.00 per month plus $500.00 security deposit. Please call 394.5004 or cell 448.1675 to arrange a viewing. Parking Access Notice All employees must swipe IN & OUT of the Atlantis Parking Garage every time, even if the arm is up. Failure to do so will result in denied access. Employees are not to use their swipe card to let fellow employees IN OR OUT of the parking garage. Please contact Human Resources at Ext. 65888 for assistance. FOR SALE - Three storey house top of hill, Blue Hill Estates. Complete renovation in the last 7 years. Priced to go $410,000.00. Phone 376-2094. Page 11 FOR RENT - One bedroom apt for rent includes light, water, cable, AC and per month. Phone 376-2094. HOTEL DISCOUNTS HOTELS, RATES AND APPLICABLE DATES Holiday Express Inn 1701 University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322 954-472-5600 Oct. 1st - Dec. 31st, 2013 Standard Room - $89.00 Jr. Suite Room - $109.00 Hampton West Sawgrass 5701 Madison Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321 954-724-7115 Oct. 1st - Dec. 31st, 2013 Pref. Kg./Qn. - $86.00 Pref. Studio Suite - $96.00 Sheraton Suites Plantation 311 N. University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324 954-452-3211 or 954-452-3206 Oct. 1st - Dec. 31st, 2013 Standard King - $99.00 Standard Double - $109.00 Blackout Date: Oct. 31st - November 4th Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port 1800 S. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 954-767-8700 Oct. 1st - Dec. 19th, 2013 Oct. 1st - Dec. 19th, 2014 Standard Queen - $89.00 Standard Queen - $89.00 Suite w/ extra bed - $99.00 Suite w/ extra bed - $99.00 Dec. 20th - Dec. 31st, 2013 Standard Queen - $169.00 Suite w/ extra bed - $179.00 Blackout Date: Oct. 31st - November 3rd Hyatt Place Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port 91 SW 18th Avenue, Dania Beach, FL 33004 800-833-1516 October - December, 2013 Standard Room - $98.00 Hyatt House Ft. Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port 90 SW 18th Avenue, Dania Beach, FL 33004 866-974-9288 October - December, 2013 Studio Apt. Suite - $105.00 1-Bed Apt. Suite - $110.00 Note: 1. Employees must call the numbers provided and must ask for the “Atlantis Employee Rate” when making reservations 2. Employees must liable for employee lodging decisions in any regard The Discoverer Page 10 DeceMBer 4, 2013 FOR YOUR INFORMATION POMEC NEWS PROPERTY OPERATION MAINTENANCE & ENERGY CONSERVATION DEC. 4TH - DEC. 10TH Fire Pump Test Schedule Wednesday, December 4 Ocean Club Thursday, December 5 Coral Towers & Convention Center Friday, December 6 Lagoon Tower & Cave Bar & Grill Monday, December 9 Laundry, Golf Course & Cove Tuesday, December 10 Beach Tower, Harborside & Royal 1&2 Generator Load Test Schedule Wednesday, December 4 6:00a.m. – 7:00a.m. Coral Towers North 1:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. One&Only Ocean Club Clubhouse Thursday, December 5 10:30a.m. – 11:00a.m. Tunnel 11:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. Club Land’or Lift Station Tuesday, December 10 6:00a.m. – 7:00a.m. Coral Towers South 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. Marina Village ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY - DECEMBER 2013 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 4 HR Skills for Managers (9am - 5:00pm) 5 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 6 9 10 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 11 12 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 13 16 17 Labour Relations (9am - 5pm) 18 HR Skills for Managers (9am - 5:00pm) 19 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 20 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 26 BOXING DAY 27 Spanish (5pm - 7pm) 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 30 HOLIDAY 31 S ome 182 students from local public and private schools were given the opportunity to watch NCAA basketball action at the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis held over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Atlantis’ Imperial Arena. The effort was a joint venture between Atlantis, Paradise Island and Wilton Russell, President of Street Legends. Smartly dressed in school attire, the students – ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old – excitedly lined up to gain entrance to the arena where (continued from page 1) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 Word Level 1 (9am - 4pm) 5 6 9 10 11 PowerPoint Level 1 (9am - 4pm) 12 Excel Level 1 (9am - 4pm) 13 16 17 18 19 New Managers Orientation to Technology Systems (10am - 12:0pm) 20 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 26 BOXING DAY 27 The Discoverer Page 3 Local students invited to watch B4A action 2014 B4A FIELD OF TEAMS ANNOUNCED TECHNOLOGY TRAINING CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2013 Reset Passwords and Unlock Your Accounts From Your Own Computer! DeceMBer 4, 2013 Butler University, University of Wisconsin, University of Oklahoma, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The thrilling 12-game tournament will be held the week of Thanksgiving, November 26-28, 2014. Their impressive backgrounds include a combined 195 NCAA Tournament appearances, as well as 53 Final Four Appearances and 20 National Championships. they got to experience Battle 4 Atlantis and all that comes with it – a state-of-the-art arena, great food, fanfare and fast-paced, high intensity basketball. “We are really grateful to have the schools support,” says Atlantis Sales Manager and coorganizer of the B4A local student visit, adding that the idea was to get as many kids as possible exposed to a high level of sport. “We need them to be excited about sports and culture and we wanted to show them what they are capable of achieving in their lifetime…” In September, organizers began reaching out to schools and sports clubs to offer the special discounted rate. Responses came in from Queen’s College, Kingsway Academy, Carlton E. Francis Primary, St. Thomas Moore, Mt. Carmel, W e s t Minister, and St. Andrews schools. “We put a lot of effort into ensuring that this large number of kids was able to come to the games during school hours and on Thanksgiving. We worked along with many teachers and coaches and we hope that next year we will have even more interest from our local schools… even those students who don’t necessarily play basketball or even watch basketball had a great time!” B4A Fun Fact! A total of 9,080 tournament-goers attended games on Day 1 of the 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis PACKED ARENA - The 2013 Battle 4 Atlantis NCAA Pre-Season Division I Men’s College Basketball Tournament was seen live and up close by thousands of college basketball enthusiasts. Fans travelling in support of the Kansas Jayhawks and Iowa’s Hawkeyes made up most of the visiting crowd with Kansas bringing an estimated 1600 people with them and Iowa accounting for some 800 persons. The tournament was held over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the Atlantis Imperial Ballroom turned Imperial Arena. (Photo by Jason McDowell) The Discoverer DeceMBer 4, 2013 Casino – Front of House Christina Ferguson Keith Munroe Dax Stubbs Shelmar Charlton Sandra Briggs Jeremy Charlow Nadia Pennerman Kendrick Hanna Valentino Rolle Antoinette Moss Bonita Wood Treva Smith Coral & Beach Towers Heart of House Mary Evans Willamae Whymns Coral & Beach Towers Front of House Joya Pennerman Rawver Wright Steven Rolle Facilities – Heart of House Katherina Newry Christopher Evans Tomiko Saunders Finance - Heart of House Portia Rolle-Hield F&B - Heart of House Marvin Bethell Sharon Pennerman Roderick Rolle Carolyn Munroe Brenda Morrison Georgie Coley Vernice Wilkinson Delano Major Requelle Fenelon Ricardo Neely Alphanique Johnson Elizabeth Saunders F&B - Heart of House cont’d Nakisha Mackey Nancy Knowles Gerod Knowles Vandella Thompson Filecianna Hayden Lakeithra Ambrose F&B - Front of House Allison Johnson Oral Stuart Timothy Dorsett Delano Taylor Rolander Missick-Sears Deidre Lightbourne Deangelo Horton Latoya Romer Kevin Miller Angeline Richards-Dames Fredrica Lockhart Joyce Cartwright Evelyn Major Lakeisha Bethel Kendanique Mckenzie Agatha Butler Abraham Smith Lekisha Smith-Fisher Okeno Hanna Vivian Fernander-Missick Tineka Walkine Henry Harris Brazanne White Bernard Beckford Teran Fowler Trevor Morley Eloise Brice Ricardo Martin Kendrick Wallace Golf – Front of House Kendea Young Guest Activities – Front of House Ricardo Haygood Laundry – Heart of House Marcian Clarke Jean Joseph Jestina Bethel Starlette Johnson Raquel Humes Marine & Water Parks Ops. Heart of House Serville Pierre Marine & Water Parks Ops. Front of House Franklyn Delancy Luner Staniclas Nadia Lockhart Talice Wilson Peter Outten Phylicia Demeritte Stephanie Moxey Denrick Moss Sabrina Major Nickito Ferguson Ocean Club – Heart of House Bill Cartwright Tessmene Morrison Ocean Club - Front of House Mannix Barton David Williams Jeremiah Butler Kendra Pratt Eduardo Deveaux Retail - Front of House Deandra Mckinney Royal Towers Heart of House Shenequa Saunders Kevin Strachan Dale Miller-Shepherd Sheena Brown Tamara Thompson Royal Towers Front of House Charles Collie Don Roberts Tonia Fawkes John Wright Darron Price Windson Collie Security – Heart of House Bernard Evans Philip Fawkes Rebecca Watson Renaldo Wright Supply Chain Heart of House Samuel Adderley The Cove & Reef Heart of House Jason Curtis Tyechia Gray Marvin Williams Stacey Colebrooke The Cove & Reef Front of House Rosheda Culmer Cyprianna Bowe Joy Ageeb-Rolle Anne Bain Cleveland Glinton Manager Nominees Coral & Beach Towers Donald Davis Facilities Mcantoine Lucius Finance Desiree Burrows The Discoverer Page 9 COMICS INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION Congratulations to our Crystal Awards Emerald Period Nominees Casino – Heart of House Anthonicia Lloyd DeceMBer 4, 2013 A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus. Manager Nominees cont’d ITD Julian Kissoon Laundry Rochelle Miller MWPO Jade Miller Melissa Ferguson Ocean Club Charlton Sands Royal Towers Eugeneal Steed Security Frederick Foster Supply Chain Bryan Clarke The Cove & Reef Leonardo Dean Leader Nominees Facilities Anthony Burzo Food & Beverage Anthony Butler Glenroy Pratt MWPO Cheryl Pinder Donald Strickler Ocean Club Dianne Okpuno Supply Chain Christopher Duncombe The Cove & Reef Naquel Messam ~ Martin Luther King, Jr PUZZLE FUN WORD GRID Each word must contain the central H and no letter can be used twice, however, the letters do not have to be connected. Proper nouns are not allowed, however, plurals are. There is at least one nine letter word. Excellent: 24 words Good: 19 words Average: 14 words (Answers will be published in the next edition of The Discoverer) Previous Word Grid Answers (November 27th) All words: abele, able, abler, al, alb, alec, alee, alert, alt, alter, artel, bal, bale, baler, beetle, beetler, bel, belt, belter, betel, blae, blare, blat, blate, blear, bleat, bleater, blet, bracelet, cable, cablet, carl, carle, cartel, cel, celeb, CELEBRATE, celt, cereal, claret, clear, cleat, creel, earl, eclat, eel, el, elate, elater, elect, ERECTABLE, la, lab, labret, lac, lace, lacer, lar, laree, lat, late, later, lea, lear, lee, leer, leet, let, rale, ratel, real, rebel, reel, reelect, relace, relate, relet, retable, table, tael, talc, tale, taler, teal, teel, tel, tela, telae, tele, tercel, treacle, treble. ITD - Heart of House Gerard Beneby B i ra a nb t What is represented by this BrainBat? VESTPRIVATEIGATOR Answer: private investigator (private IN vestigator) Page 4 Page 8 The Discoverer DeceMBer 4, 2013 DeceMBer 4, 2013 BATTLE GEAR The Discoverer Page 5 THE ULTIMATE DIVISION I PRESEASON MEN’S TOURNAMENT 2013 BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS WILDCATS EDGE OUT IOWA HAWKEYES IN OT TO WIN 2013 BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS I n an absolutely riveting championship game, Villanova rode a wave of nine second-half 3-pointers to in terms of momentum. We got a little tentative offensively after that.” Wright said the years, and he’s hit so many big shots like that,” Wright said. “You can tell a player’s selfesteem by his willingness to defeat 23rd-ranked Iowa 88-83 in overtime. The victory came 24 hours after the Wildcats used a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to beat No. 2 Kansas in the T he thousands of guests who visited Atlantis, Paradise Island over the Turkey Day holiday weekend for the 3rd installment of Battle 4 Atlantis had the opportunity to do so in style! on sale throughout the 3-day tournament and with displays in both the Arena area and in the Coral Towers Lobby, fans clamoured to pick up t-shirts, hats, termuch more! Even Miss Texas stopped by to get in on the goods! “That was a thrill, to say the least,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “That was a great game. It was a great tournament.” The Hawkeyes took the lead midway through the advantage to 50-35 with 17 minutes left in the game. Iowa still led 55-43 when Villanova guard James Bell let loose with a trio of 3-pointers in a 72-second span, slicing the “That was really the key,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery said. “Once he got going, it changed everything in the game into the game.” The game shifted into high gear near the end of regulation, as the lead changed hands four performance was typical of Bell, who averaged 15.7 points in his three Battle 4 Atlantis games and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. “We’ve had him for four sending the game to overtime. “It was just players making plays. That’s what this game came down to,” said Marble, who scored a game-high 24 coaches can only do so much. The players just have to make plays, and (Villanova) made more than we did.” take big-time shots when things aren’t going well. Tonight he was missing shots and we were struggling, we couldn’t score. And he just takes it on his shoulders and hits big shot after big shots and gets us back 1:15. A 3-pointer by Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacono gave the Wildcats a 72-71 lead with 48 seconds to play, but Roy Devyn Marble tied it at 72 on a free throw with 27 seconds left, in overtime, as the Wildcats scored on eight of their nine possessions and pulled away for the victory. But even with the loss, McCaffery said the tournament was a valuable experience for his team. “This has been a grueling three days, when you look at the caliber of teams that are here and the preparation that goes into playing those teams,” McCaffrey said. “This game was two really good teams going after each other. That’s why you come here. We’re thrilled for the opportunity to be here in this environment.” Page 6 The Discoverer DeceMBer 4, 2013 2013 BATTLE 4 ATLANTIS TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS GAME 1 VILLANOVA vs USC VILLANOVA WINS 94 - 79 DeceMBer 4, 2013 The Discoverer GAME 4 GAME 5 UTEP vs TENNESSEE TENNESSEE vs XAVIER UTEP WINS 78 - 70 TENNESSEE WINS 64 - 49 Page 7 GAME 6 WAKE FOREST vs USC WAKE FOREST WINS 77 - 63 GAME 2 KANSAS vs WAKE FOREST KANSAS WINS 87 - 78 GAME 7 IOWA vs UTEP IOWA WINS 89 - 53 GAME 3 IOWA vs XAVIER IOWA WINS 77 - 74 MORE ON PAGE 12