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There is no chat next Thursday May 23rd due to the Library preparing for an event.
To reserve a place at the following week's chat go to eventsboquete.org/reservations
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Join Cashmere McNeil at The STUDIO on Sunday, May 26th at 1:11 pm for an 88 minute active meditation & INbodiment practice designed around Spiritual Psychology principles, chakra activations, and curated musical experience. Price is $20, and you are welcome to register in advance at The Haven reception desk. (Pre-registration is NOT required.)What if we could experience world peace in this lifetime, in this year, on this day, and in an instant simply by acknowledging that it lives within you as one of the INfin8 possibilities that exist in the Quantum Field of all possibilities, and if we all remember this knowing, it would only be a matter of time before peace became made manifest in the physical, three dimensional world?Thanks to the work of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Stanislav and Christina Grof, Wim Hof, Jason Amoroso, Dr. Maura Moynihan, Dr. David Hawkins, Neville Goddard, and Dr. Joe Dispenza we know the impact of mass meditations, Breathwork, and understanding that we are made up much more energy and much less matter.With this knowledge, Kinetic Breathwork was created as a conscious breathing and meditative practice that can help us all tap into a unified field where we can align our energies to remember the truth that peace is our natural state of being and is the the ultimate state for creation.Let’s close our eyes, let go of the stories of the mind, and drop into our hearts. We are the human race and in harmony, everything is possible.Benefits:MIND• Decrease stress and anxiety• Quiet your mind and gain clarity• Access your inner wisdom• Expand your creativity and access inspirationBODY• Enhance energy• Improve sleep quality• Boost immunity and digestion• Lower blood pressure & detox lymphHEART• Learn to receive love• Live in a heart centered experience• Offer and receive patience• Feel abundant, generous, and compassionateSPIRIT• Let go of negative energy and release trauma• Access new perspectives and self-forgiveness• Clear and activate your chakras• Reconnect with your Higher Self• Invest in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being using this powerful tool.Cashmere McNeilMy mission is to share Breathwork and lifestyle design support as tools of unconditional love with all beings on Earth to create and inspire world peace through inner peace, love, and INpowerment.I feel abundant joy when facilitating two practices created in Playa Venao, Kinetic and Surrender Breathwork as well as the first breathwork practice that inspired my mission, Revelation Breathwork.For the beings who find peace in stillness, it’s a pleasure to curate a safe space to manifest your desired reality with meditation.Know that however we get to connect, it is pure joy to see you shine._____________________________________________________________The STUDIO is located in The Haven Wellness Resort & Spa in Bajo Boquete.Visit our website for more information: https://studiohavenboquete.com/
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CLICK on the link below to register:HAGA CLIC en el siguiente enlace para inscribirse:
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Priscilla Clare Nash
Host & Concierge
Panama: +507-6676-9139
hello@boqueteluxurymountainvilla.com
boqueteluxurymountainvilla.com
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Location: Worldwide
Event: Due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.The Department of State is aware of the increased potential forforeign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events and advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.
U.S. citizens should:
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, including Pride celebrations and venues frequented by LGBTQI+ persons.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
For assistance in Panama:
U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama
+507 317-5000
State Department - Consular Affairs
+1 (888)407-4747 or +1 (202)501-4444
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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REPRINTED FROM NEWSROOM PANAMA
The Panama-David Train Gets Closer to Reality
Chinese Government Willing to Cooperate in the Construction of the Panama-David Train
The Chinese ambassador to Panama, Xu Xueyan, announced that the government of the Asian country is willing to resume the Panama-David train project, if the next administration of the elected president, José Raúl Mulino, decides so. “I want to highlight that the desire to build this railway is not a cry from this government, but rather a cry from the previous administrations of Panama… The president-elect says that he is going to organize a public tender… We hope that Chinese companies will also join in and be able to have an opportunity to compete equally,” said the ambassador during her first meeting with the media. In turn, Xueyan praised the seventh anniversary of diplomatic relations between Panama and China that were established on June 13, 2017 and the 66 cooperation agreements that have been achieved, on issues of trade, technology and culture.
“These agreements have not only laid a solid foundation for bilateral cooperation, but have also fostered unprecedented cultural and economic exchange,” he said. Likewise, the diplomat let it be known that the Chinese government would be available to resume negotiations for the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between China and Panama, if the local authorities make the respective requests. “The experiences of other Latin American countries that have signed FTAs with China show significant benefits in terms of employment and economic growth.” Regarding imports, the ambassador stated that although national agricultural production does not completely meet the needs of the Chinese market, there is significant potential to diversify and increase exports of seafood, pineapple, beef and papaya.
José Ramón Icaza, Minister of the Canal and also appointed to head the Goals Secretariat, by the elected president José Raúl Mulino, will have among his priorities to follow up on the construction of the railway that connects the province of Panama with David, Chiriquí. This is one of the most important infrastructure projects for the Mulino administration, which begins July 1.
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Are you comfortable with computers? Have you dreamed of becoming a digital nomad? Here is an opportunity to help your community while helping yourself.
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A geology field trip o Volcan is planned for Sunday, May 19. This trip will explore the terrain around the Baru and Tinsigal volcanoes. The trip will leave from san Francisco Plaza at 8 am and will last most of the day. There is no cost for the trip but participants should have their own cars or have access to a car. The trip is under the leadership of Dr. Paul Myers, geology professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. If interested please email: welthyh@gmail.com. Please specify the names of all participants and whether you have a car. Further information will be provided upon registration.
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Our mission is to provide low cost spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, and to promote the general welfare of animals in our community and surrounding areas.
AMIGOS DE ANIMALES BOQUETE PANAMÁ
MAY 2024 NEWSLETTER
CLINIC MUSINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT & APRIL CLINIC
The Impact of Your $10 Membership: Supporting Amigos de Animales Boquete
## **1. Sterilization Clinics at Schools**
AADAB's mission is to provide low-cost spaying and neutering services for dogs and cats in the Boquete community and surrounding areas. One of our ongoing initiatives involves sterilization clinics at local schools. During a past educational outreach session, a student named Josefa asked, "How can we get our animals to the clinic? We have no transportation." In response, AADAB organized a clinic right at the school, sterilizing almost 100 dogs and cats! Now, five more schools are requesting similar clinics. By purchasing a $10 membership, you directly contribute to these efforts, preventing hundreds of unwanted animal births and reducing suffering for both animals and their owners¹.
## **2. Educational Outreach Program**
AADAB aims to enhance students' educational experiences by providing classes on pet care, animal maintenance, and sterilization. They also expand access to reading books and set up school animal sterilization clinics near students' homes. To achieve this, AADAB needs both volunteers and financial support. Volunteers can help nurture children's experiences throughout the school year, and donations will fund educational supplies and clinic operations. Your $10 membership directly supports these initiatives, making a positive impact on the next generation of animal lovers¹.
## **How to Get Involved**
- **Volunteer**: If you'd like to volunteer, even without Spanish skills, AADAB welcomes your assistance. Contact Katrina at katrinakneebone@gmail.com or Cindy Clayton at cindy_wclayton@yahoo.com for more information.
- **Donate**: Click [here](https://www.aadab.org/) to donate and help AADAB continue their vital work.
Remember, every $10 membership matters. Join Amigos de Animales Boquete today and be part of the solution!
You can become a member (or renew an existing membership) at our monthly clinics or at our table at the BCP Tuesday Market.
Monthly Clinics are Critical!
At our **regular monthly clinic**, on April 28, we successfully **sterilized 295 animals**. We are planning to conduct an "away" clinic in early June to continue our efforts to reduce the population of homeless and unwanted animals. Our commitment to animal welfare continues to create healthier communities for all species, one clinic at a time.
The Inner Life of Cats
OCTOBER 1, 2018
If you have ever wondered why your cat behaves the way it does, wonder no more
Are cats less domesticated than dogs? Are they becoming more domesticated over time?
Cats are far more similar to their wild ancestors than dogs are to wolves, so dogs are in that sense the more domesticated of the two species. As they adapted to living alongside humans, cats became more sociable with one another and much more accepting of people, but there is no evidence that they have changed much more than that over the past few thousand years.
Will cats, which require meat, eventually evolve to eat a broader array of foods as dogs do?
Cats and dogs belong to a group of mammals known as Carnivora, and the wild ancestors of both species dined primarily on meat. Recent DNA analyses indicate that over the course of their evolution, dogs have acquired more copies of the so-called amylase gene, which makes an enzyme that helps to break down starch. Having more copies of this gene has allowed dogs to eat a more omnivorous diet. In contrast, the cat family, known as Felidae, lost the genes that encode several key enzymes—including those that manufacture vitamin A, prostaglandins and the amino acid taurine—early in its evolution. Whereas dogs (and humans) can synthesize these substances from plant-based precursors, cats have to obtain them from meat. To expand their diet, cats would have to evolve physiological traits that allow them to synthesize these and other key nutrients from plant foods. This capacity has not emerged during the 10 million years of felid evolution, so it seems unlikely to arise spontaneously in our domestic cats.
Why do cats purr?
Cats purr because they have something to say, which roughly translated is “please keep still and pay attention to me.” Kittens purr to persuade their mothers to keep on nursing them, and pet cats purr when they want to be stroked. The vibrations emanating from the purr certainly have a calming effect on people. Yet sick cats will also purr as a cry for help. So purring doesn’t always mean “I’m happy.” Some researchers have claimed that the vibrations from purring might help heal bone damage in an injured cat.
How do they purr?
The purr is an unusual vocalization, made by rattling the vocal cords together rather than vibrating them by pushing air past them, which is how cats—and humans—generate all their other vocal sounds. That’s why cats can purr when they’re breathing in and breathing out. Most species of wildcats can purr, including the cheetah. The exceptions are the big cats—lion, tiger, jaguar and leopard—whose voice boxes are modified so that they can roar.
Why do house cats have so many vocalizations compared with wildcats?
House cats are much noisier than feral cats, although they have fewer vocalizations than some other species. The jungle cat from Asia, for example, has a couple more that are not in the house cat’s repertoire, namely the “ow” and the “gurgle.” The house cat’s characteristic sound, the meow, is hardly ever heard in feral cat colonies, except occasionally when mother cats are communicating with their kittens. Feral cats diligently monitor one another’s comings and goings, so they don’t need to announce their presence vocally. Cats that live with humans, however, learn that meowing is a good way of getting our attention: our pet felines often find that we have our noses buried in a book or a screen, so they meow to get us to acknowledge them. Some pets develop a “private language” of meows that only their owners understand, each signifying something different that the cat needs. Also, certain breeds are notoriously chatty, the Siamese in particular.
Do cats think of their owners as parents? Siblings? Friends?
By rubbing around our legs when they greet us, cats show that they regard us as friendly but at the same time slightly superior to them. When living in a family group, kittens rub on their mothers, females rub on males and smaller cats rub on bigger cats. The reverse rarely occurs—an indicator of the small imbalance of power in each of these relationships.
How can you get a cat to love you?
Cats naturally feel affection for those who feed, look after and play with them, although they don’t always make that obvious. Trust can be harder to win because some cats are just nervous. One trick is to always allow the cat to approach you rather than forcing yourself on the cat when you feel like it. When the cat does approach, reward it with a few treats and let it leave as soon as it wants to. You should find that it comes to you a little sooner, and stays for a little longer, each time.
GET TO KNOW OUR AMIGOS DE ANIMALES FAMILY
This month we're featuring a very special member of our team:
Ruby McKenzie
Your Name: Ruby McKenzie
Your position/title with AdA: Founder and during the clinic, I am the “person who sees a problem or is told of a problem and helps to rectify it” (in whatever area it occurs).
How long have you been working with AdA? Since the beginning…2005. 19 years
Can you tell us a little bit more about what you do with AdA?Having been here from the beginning, there is not much that I don’t know how to do, but mainly I watch for trouble spots
and quickly go to see what needs to be done to fix it.
Why would you encourage others to volunteer here with AdA? I think it is very fulfilling to be able to assist and change the lives of animals. We allow animals to have happy and healthy lives because the females are not constantly in heat, having puppies and kittens, and looking for food for their offspring. Additionally, spaying diminishes the chances of mammary tumors later in life for the females. For males, neutering dramatically lessens the chances of prostate cancer and greatly lessens the desire to fight with other male dogs and exhibit overly aggressive behavior.
So that we can get to know you better can you tell us anything about your background you would like to share and also answer questions below?My husband and I owned a small import business in the electronic industry. The skills needed to keep that business afloat certainly have helped with the organization and the running of Amigos de Animales over the years.
Click here for the rest of Ruby's story and more pictures on our website.
Our sincere thanks to the students at the A.I.B. International School, who organized and conducted a fundraiser for Amigos de Animales. The students raised $1,000 which we have used to support our Food Drive program.
KIBBLE & BITS:
• Food Drive: We are continuing to feed needy dogs and cats in Boquete at a cost of over $1,700 per month. You can donate by clicking here
• 2024 Calendars - a few still remain. Buy them at the BCP Tuesday Market for only
$5
• Membership Drive: Sign up for your annual Amigos de Animales membership and receive a great car magnet. Membership is still only $10. You can sign up at the BCP Tuesday Market or at a clinic.
• Gift certificates: We have made gift certificates in the denomination of $10 and $20, the price of an individual sterilization for a cat or a dog. Give your neighbors, gardeners and maids certificates for their dogs and cats. Let’s help each other help each other! These certificates are an easy way to help. They are available at the Animales table at the BCP Tuesday Market, at Mike's Global Grill or at the clinics.
• Educational Outreach program: We are visiting local schools to educate students about proper care for their pets, and the importance of spaying and neutering animals. Please email Cindy at cindy_wclayton@yahoo.com if you can help. Click here to donate, or click here to volunteer.
• Spay or neuter your animal: we get new requests daily and are operating by appointment only. Contact Rosa, our appointment coordinator, at 6563-8686 to be added to our list.
• Rescue/adoption?: The mission of Amigos de Animales is strictly spay and neuter, we are not a rescue, adoption or veterinary service. Please do not ask Rosa about any other service - there are many other rescue groups in and around Boquete.
• We have been updating our website - check it out here
• Animales is always looking for stories and pictures to share in this newsletter.
Please contact us at info@aadab.org if you are interested.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR - UPCOMING EVENTS
• Training - you can watch our new training here or our prior training here. We have training sessions for new volunteers Saturday at 9:45 the day before each clinic. Contact Leslie @ volunteer@aadab.org if you have any questions.
• Clinics - Sunday May 26, 2024 (held the last Sunday of each month - no clinic in December). WhatsApp Rosa at 6563-8686 if you need to register an animal.
WAYS TO HELP AMIGOS DE ANIMALES:
• Donations: Any amount will help.
Click here for ways you can make a donation
• If you would like to volunteer for Animales, contact Leslie or Raquel at
• If you can donate dog or cat food, please drop it off at the Amigos de Boqueteoffice in Alto Dorado or contact us @ info@aadab.org
• Don't forget, the Animales Events Center is available to rent for meetings andgatherings of any kind. Contact Sherry Shirritt at sshirritt@gmail.com or 6858-3607.
Here are statistics for our April 28th clinic:
Here are 2024 statistics through April:
2024 Totals
Animales Totals-to-Date
Thank you for your support! We could not do what we do without all of our incredible donors, sponsors and volunteers!
Amigos De Animales, Inc.
11092 Sparkleberry Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913-8866Email not displaying correctly?
Website: www.aadab.org
Contact us at info@aadab.org if you have any questions.
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BOQUETE, PANAMA, May 14 – Longtime Boquete resident and author, Demetrius Koubourlis, announces his compelling new book, My Ailing Champion: A Memoir (Publication date: June 1, 2024).
My Ailing Champion details the harsh environment of the Nazi occupation in Greece and the many obstacles the author faced to get an education in the post-WW II years. Ultimately, the family beat up the author and tossed him into the streets hungry and penniless, robbing him of his education dream forever. It was for America to throw a lifeline and enable the author to get an education, even a Ph.D. In this sometimes tragic yet sometimes humorous memoir, the author expresses his deep gratitude for a chance at the American Dream and bemoans the current state of America, his ailing champion.
Advance praise for My Ailing Champion:
· “Pointed, pained, touching account of coming to America for learning and freedom.” – Booklife (Click here for the entire Booklife review)
· “… the book’s narrative offers an inspirational read when it’s focused on the author’s personal triumphs. The author employs an accessible, engaging style that’s distinct from that of his peer-reviewed, academic writings…An often absorbing, if occasionally polemic, immigration remembrance and defense of the American dream.” – Kirkus Reviews (Click here for the entire Kirkus Reviews review)
· “A dreamer's vicissitudes and the agony of coming of age in Greece.” – Chris Poulos
· "An interesting book about a man who has lived long and seen much. Thought provoking and highly intellectual." – Lisa Whitehead
· “A very well-written life story.” – Rex Sheppard
My Ailing Champion is now available for pre-order on Amazon (Amazon Pre-Order Link ), and will be available in paperback on Amazon and at fine booksellers everywhere after June 1st.
For more information, visit the author’s website, https://www.koubourlisbooks.com/
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Visit us this coming Tuesday at the Tap Out Market, 9 - 12. We have moved inside the old BCP theater room. Hundreds and hundreds of English language books to choose from. Most paperbacks are $1 and most hard covers are $2. You can also drop off your donated books and puzzles. Donations for our thrift store should be taken to the Thrift Store, Monday - Friday 9 - 2:30.
You can shop at our reorganized and renovated Thrift Store Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 9 - 2:30. Located across the street from Chopsticks Restaurant in Alto Boquete.
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We are thrilled to introduce our very first showcased business, Shalom Group Panama, spearheaded by the esteemed William. With a longstanding presence in our community, William has consistently exemplified the core values of quality, integrity, and exceptional service.
At Shalom Group Panama, William is more than just a service provider; he's a trusted ally for all your household and maintenance needs. Renowned for his friendly demeanor and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, William goes above and beyond to ensure that every job is completed to perfection, all while staying within the quoted budget.
Whether you require home repairs, maintenance services, or assistance with any other household project, William is the man for the job. His dedication to excellence and unparalleled work ethic make him a standout choice for discerning customers seeking reliability and professionalism.
By choosing Shalom Group Panama, you're not just hiring a contractor – you're gaining a partner dedicated to delivering exceptional results every time. William's track record of excellence speaks for itself, earning him the esteemed position as our inaugural showcased business.
Join us in celebrating William and Shalom Group Panama as shining examples of quality and integrity within our community. For all your household needs, look no further than William – your trusted partner for excellence.
Call or email today
William Vallejos
(M) +507 6566-0764 or 6953-1897Warm regards,
Boquete News Team
Call or email today
William Vallejos
Property Manager and Construction
Building your Dreams(M) +507 6566-0764 or 6953-1897
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The Boquete Handicap Foundation has these computers, tablets, and monitors for sale. All are unconditionally guaranteed for 60 days. Email Penny at pjbarrett@aol.com or text WhatsApp 6510-8934
1. ACER Aspire XC-603 Desktop -- $160
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2. Fast DELL Latitude E6440 with all the options -- $320
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3. DELL Latitude E6400 Laptop with solid state drive -- $150
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4. DELL XPS 13 9360 Thin & Light Business Laptop with solid state drive and Bluetooth -- $250
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5. Apple IPAD Version 4 with 60 GB Memory, power cord -- $150
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6. Economical DELL Latitude E6500 Laptop with solid state drive -- $180
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7. ROC 16" LCD Monitor -- $40
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8. Lenovo 18.5" D19-10 WLED Monitor - $70
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9. Emachine 18.5" LCD Widescreen Monitor -- $50
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Do something amazing today sign up to Donate Blood and/or join the Matching Fund. This year it will be held an the University Extension across from the Texaco gas station in Alto Boquete.
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We regret to inform you that the Golf Tournament scheduled for May 11th at Valle Escondido Boquete has been postponed due to insufficient participant numbers. We apologize for any inconvenience.We are working to secure a new date for the tournament and will announce it soon.Additionally, we will reach out directly to those who expressed interest in participating.Best regards,
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PANAMA CITY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA: THE RECITAL
The Boquete Library Foundation is pleased to invite you to a unique evening, the Recital of the majestic Panama City Philharmonic Orchestra, next Sunday, May 12 at 4:00 p.m. in our event hall. Directed by the outstanding master Juan Castillo, we will embark on a fascinating journey through the paths of music and artistic excellence that characterize this distinguished group.
If you are passionate about music, you should not miss this fascinating fusion of violin, viola, cello, double bass and oboe. Experience the magic of music in the hands of talented, renowned musicians, who also belong to the most distinguished orchestras in Panama.
Tickets for this exclusive gala will be available at the Boquete Library Foundation and at Mail Boxes Etc. Don't miss out!
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Greetings to the Boquete Community from Milky Way Creamery!
Many of you already know us from the Tuesday markets where we have offered our goat dairy products for over 10 years. For those of you whom we haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, Milky Way is a farmstead goat dairy and creamery right here in Boquete. Although the goats are our main focus, we also have other animals, as well as some vegetables and ornamental plants.
Over the years, we’ve had fantastic results with our veggies and flowers by using a fertilizer that we've been producing ever since we started raising goats. Right now we’re offering it to the rest of the community.
Our organic fertilizer is made using a mixture of fully composted (black soil), partially composted, and raw goat, duck, chicken, and green manure. The result is a mixture that's teeming with beneficial microorganisms that can support the growth of your plants for 6+ months. You can grow directly on it, or you can use it as the perfect soil amendment for your raised bed and potting mixes.
The 50 lb. bag is $12.50.
Piero will be in the Plaza San Francisco Plaza in Alto Boquete on Saturday, May 11th between 9:30-10:00 A.M., ready to load up your vehicle. He will be parked across the street on the south side of the plaza. You will see our red Toyota SUV as you turn off the main road.
If you are interested in purchasing a bag or have any questions, please let us know via email, or call Piero at 6481-6397. On other occasions we have sold out, so please do reserve or call us before you head out - we'd hate for you to waste a trip!
Finally, if you are interested in purchasing a carload of bags (12 or more), we offer complimentary delivery within the Boquete area.
Testimonials are below.
Best wishes to you all,
Piero and Adriane
“We have known Piero for several years and are quite impressed with his operation. Personally we love his goat milk and cheeses. We also utilize his composted manure to help grow our worms for their organic worm casing fertilizer. We feel he produces an excellent product and would encourage others to try it.”
Ron Miller
Finca Santa Marta
I am an avid gardener and have used Piero's goat berries for the last 2 years. I usually spread them in early rainy season. The growth, vibrancy, health and flower production is fantastic. Far superior to anything I have used on the gardens in the 14 years I have lived here.
Victoria Lee Appenzeller
The Hacienda Bed and Breakfast
“Piero's goat manure is a great addition to my organic garden. I've never had such great veggies in my life. Very rich in nutrients! I am very pleased and would recommend it to anyone who wants a super healthy garden.”
Eric Christensen
“Piero’s goat manure really makes a strong difference with my organic veggies, especially the carrots, cucumbers & tomatoes…It’s also extremely convenient & affordable for the results it produces.”
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In This Issue:
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World Hunger Month
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Client of the Month
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Leaving a Legacy
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Tito, the Seed Whisperer
World Hunger Month
World Hunger Day is May 28
Men, women, and children face hunger every day due to many reasons including climate change and poverty. Women and adolescent girls are disproportionately affected. The effects of malnutrition are passed down from mother to child with children suffering unalterable impacts on their brains and futures.
Malnourishment has developmental, economic, social, and medical bearings on every country. Communities, families, and individuals are all affected to varying degrees. Women and children, especially those living in poverty, are most vulnerable to undernourishment. In many countries, to reduce burdens on their families, girls marry at very young ages before they are fully developed; these girls then have babies early. Babies born to malnourished mothers are malnourished themselves. For more information see: https://www.worldhungerday.org/
This is why the work of Buenos Vecinos de Boquete is so important. There are NO Panamanian food banks. BVB currently feeds approximately 120 families in the Boquete area. Many of these families have several children and nutrient rich foods are vital. There are many more families and impoverished elderly who need our help.
Help us reach more needy families by supporting us with a monthly gift. Only $45 a month will provide food assistance for a family of 4-5 for a year. https://www.buenosvecinosdeboquete.com/how-you-can-help/
Client of the Month
Ernesto Montenegro
Ernesto, a man with a large and friendly smile, is in his early 60s. Because he has been unable to work for quite some time due to an accident, he has no income and no retirement funds. He does not walk well as a result of the accident and his blood pressure is high. In addition, he has passed the age of mandatory retirement so even if he could work, he would not be hired.
He has relatives who give him a little money on an irregular basis, but the money does not cover his needs. His house is small with no windows and is spartanly furnished.
Leave a Legacy
Planned or Legacy Giving
Have you considered what you wish your legacy will be? Thought about how to make a big impact on many people? You can put your assets to work helping to feed those in dire straits in the greater Boquete area through Planned Giving. This is a philanthropic practice which give you a great opportunity to make a lasting impact. Please consider making Buenos Vecinos de Boquete (BVB) a part of your estate plan.
The BVB mission is to provide basic nutritional needs for people who are elderly, handicapped, have large families, or a combination of those things. In other words, people who are unable to feed their family or themselves adequately without assistance. BVB is currently feeding 120 families which range in size from 1–20 people almost half of whom have a disabled person in the family. As of May 2024, the cost of feeding a family is $540 a year. As prices rise our costs to feed a family rise.
Planned/Legacy Giving is done in consultation with your attorney when doing your estate plan. Once bequests to family members have been determined, people generally look to make donations to the charities they support. If you’ve already settled distribution of your assets in your home country, why not consider leaving your Panamanian assets in Panama. This happened recently, when a woman donated her house in Boquete to be sold, with the proceeds going to her favorite charity. It’s a great way to simplify distribution of your Panamanian assets and can have a lasting impact on the mission of the charity for years to come.
What a wonderful opportunity to leave a memory of your life. Major gifts, such as Planned Giving, give us the opportunity to continue to meet our mission goals and increase the support we give those who are the neediest in our community. BVB was recently the recipient of a planned gift. This donation allowed us to add more families to our growing list and provide them with vital support until they’re back on their feet or, in the case of isolated, impoverished seniors, as long as they need us.
Resources used & there is great info in these sites:
https://trustandwill.com/learn/planned-giving
The Food Whisperer
BVB has a Food Start program where our clients receive a monthly live plant that they can transplant and eat when it is ready to harvest. As the saying goes, the seeds don’t grow themselves, so we have a plant whisperer, Tito Bernacony, who does the tough part of the job for us.
Tito lives with his wife and son. He is an engaging man, full of energy and enthusiasm. His greatest joy comes from donating time to the larger community. He says “I was treasurer of the Catholic Church for 30 years, as well as president and a member for 18 years of the rural aqueduct water community.” He still contributes as much as possible, participating in local boards and collaborating with Operation Smile since having surgery for his cleft lips and palate.
Tito has been working with plants since he was 16, when he went through a Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario (Ministry of Agricultural Development) program. He began with a greenhouse project and worked up to being a farm manager.
He has 25 years invested in greenhouse management which involves “first, the land, with a soil analysis, to verify that it can be planted. Then evaluate height (of the greenhouse), wind density, daylight to qualify the height and measurements in which it will be built. This then moves on to construction costs and other costs.” Once all of that is determined, the type of seeds and/or plants are chosen to plant or transplant.
When doing the “seed whispering” for BVB, Tito chooses seeds for their “resistance to diseases and pests, and also that they are organic and highly productive so that they maintain their quality and flavor.” Seeds germinate and become viable plants to give to BVB families between 22-35 days, depending on the seed variety. During those days, he gives them good care, which includes watering them as needed, applying organic insecticides, checking for weeds and fungi, checking leaves and roots to make sure they are healthy, and, finally, check for pendulous stems or buds.
When asked what else he would like our newsletter readers to know about him, he responded “my dedication has always been the service to the population, which is where my happiness and my desire to get up every day come from. Thanks to God that I have the blessing of a good family full of love, understanding, and energy to carry out all my daily activities.”
Buenos Vecinos exists to help people who are unable to meet their basic food needs. We have provided emergency food support on many occasions and have been successful in helping families through hard times. We will help them with food support until the working age adults in the family can find enough income to become self-sustaining.
If you prefer to donate by cash or local check, please visit our table in the Arco Iris building at the Tuesday Market, or contact Trish at BuenosVecinos79@gmail.com
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