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Hello, Boquete! Art Café is proud host an evening of beautiful music and excellent food this Friday, April 28th, with guitarist extraordinaire, John Carney, and superb vocalist, Carla Kjaerby. Both are travelling from Panama City to perform this special event. Included is our popular Surf & Turf Supper which includes Filet Mignon cooked to perfection and served with Green Peppercorn Sauce as well as Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Veggies Basted in Butter. The last time John and Carla performed for us was in 2015 for the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival Fundraiser. That event sold out! John and Carla entertained everyone for 3 hours, resulting in a standing ovation. We begin seating at 5:30 for the Surf & Turf; concert begins promptly at 7pm. Reservations are going fast! For yours, email Lavendergirl8808@icloud.com with your preferred seating time and number in your party and we will do our best to accommodate you. Don't miss this evening of wonderful food and music sure to please everyone. ~ Daniel & Nicole ~ http://www.facebook.com/boqueteartcafe

RAISING THE ROOF AT BCP: Great news for all, we are getting a new roof at BCP. The work will begin after the Tuesday Market on April 25 and the HEX room and Fenix Cafe portions will be ready, we are told, in time for the Market on Tuesday, May 2. The rest of the job will take a few weeks more but should not impact the Market or the Cafe so events etc should all be able to continue...The Olde Timey Radio Show on April 28 is STILL ON in the Theater. Auditions scheduled for May 1 and 2 may be moved so watch for announcements about that. Joy will make her announcements separately about Cafe hours and Yoga classes etc. so watch for those and please watch for announcements here in Boquete News and at News.Boquete re progress and any possible changes and bear with us while we RAISE THE ROOF AT BCP and..... thank you for your support

Banco General is writing to all of its clients (in Spanish) warning them that persons of bad intentions are calling up depositors pretending to be from the bank and asking the client to confirm personal and account information. Don't be duped by these calls.

10:30 in the BCP Theater Tuesday, April 25 – Jim Kavney will tell us about snakes in Panama – the good, the bad and the ugly. Jim’s love of Reptiles began when he was a youngster in New York and he became a Herper for life. He’s collected and studied snakes ever since and even worked a summer job with Ross Allen, one of the best-known herpetologist in the U.S. in the fifties. Jim’s goal is to teach us to identify and to not automatically kill the snakes we find in our yards and fields. Tuesday, May 2 – Baru’s Eruptions and Aftermath - A Geologist’s Observations. Volcan Baru even as a “dead" volcano, looms ominously on our western horizon. Will it ever erupt again, could it? Dr. Paul Myers retired geology professor (University of Wisconsin, 1968-1997), with considerable volcano experience will share his ”observations” of Baru and what they may reveal of its violent past, even what they might mean for the future. Why doesn’t Baru “look like” a typical volcano? Why no lava flows? What’s the origin of all the steep-walled terraces and deep, rugged canyons? No matter how good you are - in the Boquete area, no one is an “expert”. More questions than answers. Tuesday, May 9 – Evolution of the sports of Rock Climbing & Slacklining in Panama in general and Boquete in particular. Program presented by Cesar Augusto Melendez - Panama's first proffessional rock Climber & Sponsored World athlete and Ruben Dario Camarena - Panama's first Highliner. The presentation will include photos and videos. www.panamarockclimbing.blogspot.com Tuesday, May 16 – Jason Boss is a lifetime high level technician, an ex hacker, and an ex Googler. His talk is going to equip every single person with some tools and some basic information when it comes to computer security and computer maintenance. You will get real world experience on tools, tips, tricks, and things you can do to stay safe in a very dangerous Internet. When people leave this talk they will have the tools they need for Windows or Mac's and be able to defend and keep their computers and themselves safe. Tuesday, May 23 – Dr. Bill McGraw will give a talk on the research he has done on coral reefs of Panama. Dr Bill Has been studying coral reefs in Panama for over 5 years and has documented the effects of the most intense el nino (2015-2017) in the past 25 years that has caused increased ocean temperatures and bleaching of coral (newaquatechpanama.com). He has visited every major reef system in Panama and has a scientific paper published in the Journal of Reef Encounters, regarding the el nino effect on corals at the Secas Islands., Did you know that corals have been reported to have been reduced by 50% in the Caribbean area of Panama during the past 30 years? Thankfully, although there has been widespread coral mortality, corals have found a way to adapt and survive the higher temperatures. Come and find out how they are doing it and what we can do to ensure the survival of one of the planet's greatest treasures. Go here to read more about Dr. McGraw’s work in Panama saving the shrimping industry and visit his website at www.newaquatechpanama.com Tuesday, May 30 – Melissa Vallarino, owner of Academia International Boquete will speak on education in Panama. Tuesday, June 6 – JR Pazo with Health Alliance Panama and We Care Pharmacies will present the following topics: -Presentation of HealthAlliance Panama and the new Hospital Brisas in Panama City that will accept VA-FMP, CHAMPVA, and TRICARE. - Location, POCs, and phone numbers of the pharmacies and clinics affiliated with HealthAlliance Panama that accept VA-FMP, CHAMPVA, and TRICARE -Explanation of the free services provided by the volunteer Veterans Assistance Officers (VAOs) to veterans, spouses, dependent children, widows, and widowers - Location and phone numbers of the VAOs throughout Panama Tuesday, June 13 – Boquete Hospice and Health Tuesday, June 20 – Kent McNaughton on the amazing new 3D printing technology - what it is, what can be done with it, what its benefits and shortcomings are, where it’s been and where it may go. He will have photos of parts he’s made, the machines he built, and things available to be made from the Internet. Kent may bring a printer with him and have it 3D-printing during the talk. Tuesday, June 27 – Local attorney Martín Santamaria Castillo and staff (Licda. Evelyn De Leon, and licdo. Roderik Telman) will talk to us about immigration. The talk will include the various options for expats to obtain residency in Panama and the penalties for not doing so. There are several new developments in this area and the foreign community needs to understand what they are. The audience may also ask questions about other areas of the law. Tuesday, July 4 – Tom McCormack will tell us all about Panamanian legends, wives tales, myths, and superstitions. This is a very entertaining talk and will teach us all something about this place we call home. . To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting To become a vendor at the Tuesday market, Facility Manger

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Does it sound impossible to learn Spanish in three days? Yes, it is impossible when you try to learn Spanish in the old, traditional way. However, there is a scientific method of learning… proven and described in numerous best selling books that create educational jumps by making education natural, easy and fun. This course works because it is education without stress! The course has been proven again and again by the thousands who have used this system. Many of my friends have been to this class and report that they actually do learn Spanish in 3 days. After the class they feel confident communicating in Spanish anywhere. So, I convinced the trainers to come to Boquete to teach the class because I know many here would love to be able to communicate better in Spanish but they don't have time to take a 2-3 month class. (including me!) The class has never been taught in Panama before and may never be taught in Panama again. Join us June 16-18th to Learn Spanish in 3 Days in beautiful Boquete See more details about the class and register at: http://www.garyascott.com/2017/04/21/51402.html The class is limited to 25 people. Sign up early to reserve your spot.

To ALL People of the District of Boquete: Our Neighborhood Watch Program will be ramping up and widening in ways we have all hoped for. We are having a meeting of all minds to solicit ideas, enlist help, ensure support, and successfully reach a goal we have all hoped to attain. Please attend this upcoming meeting and invite your neighbors and friends from your own community as well as different communities. We want to expand and cover thoroughly all of the residents of the District of Boquete. Our Boquete National Police Force is behind this momentum and expansion. They want ALL in the District of Boquete to be proactive for their own safety. We are our own best weapon. We are the first line of defense before things escalate. We are the eyes of our communities and also its ears. We need to work closely and securely with our Boquete National Police. Their primary goal is our safety and together we can all enjoy a safe Boquete. This meeting will be held at the Feria Building on April 29th beginning at 3:00 PM. Please encourage each other to attend this important meeting. Also, please bring one or two things to share with the group. The water and juices will be provided. Any snack or baked goods of any sort is truly welcome. A TODAS las Personas del Distrito de Boquete: Nuestro Programa de Vigilancia de Vecindarios, Vecinos Vigilantes se incrementará y se ampliará de la manera que todos esperamos. Estamos teniendo una reunión de todas las mentes para solicitar ideas, pedir ayuda, asegurar el apoyo y alcanzar con éxito una meta que todos esperamos alcanzar. Por favor asista a esta próxima reunión e invite a sus vecinos y amigos de su propia comunidad, así como a las diferentes comunidades. Queremos ampliar y cubrir a fondo a todos los residentes del Distrito de Boquete. Nuestra Fuerza de Policía Nacional de Boquete está detrás de este impulso y expansión. Ellos quieren que TODOS en el Distrito de Boquete sean proactivos para su propia seguridad. Somos nuestra mejor arma. Somos la primera línea de defensa antes de que las cosas aumenten. Somos los ojos de nuestras comunidades y también sus oídos. Necesitamos trabajar estrechamente y con seguridad con nuestra Policía Nacional de Boquete. Su objetivo principal es nuestra seguridad y juntos podemos disfrutar de un Boquete seguro. Esta reunión se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Feria el 29 de abril a partir de las 3:00 PM. Favor de animarse mutuamente a asistir a esta importante reunión. También, por favor traiga una o dos cosas para compartir con el grupo. Se proporcionará el agua y los jugos. Cualquier picaritas o bien al horno de cualquier tipo es verdaderamente agradable.

AMIGOS DE ANIMALES SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC CLINIC: Sunday April 30, 2017 WHERE: The Animales Clinic in Alto Boquete FOR APPOINTMENT: contact Magaly at 6563-8686 or boqueteanimales@gmail.com TO VOLUNTEER: contact Alicia at akcleavenger@hotmail.com please let me know if you can come in the morning, afternoon, or all day. Dr Cesar will be doing teeth cleaning for a limited number of dogs. We have 3 appointments available. Please contact Ruby at valjala2@gmail.com for an appointment. Once again, we are asking that anyone who can, to please bring a dish to share for our clinic lunch.

TVChiriqui.com is pleased to announce the posting of Maria Ruiz’s Guest Commentary regarding Alcalde Emigdio Walker Vasquez’s April, 2017 Video Report The Video can be viewed at www.BoqueteAlcalde.com (Videos) and www.TVChiriqui.com (Alcalde de Boquete) DR. MARIA RUIZ CEO of Special Projects, Casa Ruiz, S.A. Dr. Maria Ruiz has more than 30 years of experience working in the Panamanian coffee industry, including growing, green processing, roasting, tasting, and product development. She has participated in many activities at a national level as a representative of the private sector. She has also represented Panama in international forums such as the Specialty Coffee Association of America, Specialty Coffee Association of Japan, and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe. Currently she is the CEO of special projects with Casa Ruiz, S.A., in Boquete, Panama. We hope that you find our productions both interesting and informative. TV Chiriqui

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Ana Elena Restrepo | SPA&Wellness Club de Hacienda Los Molinos Tel. (507) 730-8313 / WSP Cel. 6983-8641 www.losmolinoshotel.com

ALTO AL CRIMEN ANNOUNCEMENT Investigative police and the prosecutor are working on a case on behalf of people who have had, shall we say, "negative experiences" with National Box.in David. If you were one of those people or can pass the word along to someone who was, it is important that as many of those people as possible meet with the prosecutor, provide information, make statements, etc. Dave Veilleux will be meeting with the prosecutor on Wednesday, April 19. Please contact him by phone at 6780-2989 or by email at dave@planettelecom.com as soon as possible to give him your contact information and case number if you have one. He will pass it along to the prosecutor and the police. Though the Alto al Crimen Hotline is mainly for calling about emergencies that affect you personally, you can also call us to report significant suspicious activities or crimes. Call 6477-6662 (Backup 6917-0011) and give the information to the operator. The operator may take the information himself, or he may give you the phone number of an Alto al Crimen board member to call.

THE CONSULAR SECTION (AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES, FEDERAL BENEFITS, AND VISAS UNITS) WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 DUE TO STAFF TRAINING The entire Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Panama will be closed to the public on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 for staff training. No routine services will be available in the Visas, American Citizen Services, or Federal Benefits Units. If you are a U.S. citizen and have an emergency, please contact the Embassy at 317-5000. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, the Consular Section will resume full operations with our regular schedule. Please see http://panama.usembassy.gov for additional information.

ARF is a small non-profit animal organization dedicated to the rescue, care, foster and adoption of the unwanted and neglected animals in Boquete and the surrounding areas. Please visit our website at http://www.arf-boquete.com/ if you are interested in adopting an animal. You can also help with the financial support of these animals by clicking here http://www.arf-boquete.com/donate.html 100% of our donations go to the animals. Our email address is arf.boquete@gmail.com Please visit and “like” our Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/ARF-Adopt-Rescue-Foster-Boquete-Panama-260616740779036/ YouTube: Adopt Rescue Foster ARF Boquete Panama Also, please visit our sister site Pets Want Homes if you are interested in adopting an animal on http://www.petswanthomes.com/

Boquete Artworks Meeting Color Theory with Mike Potts This is a meeting not to miss. Even if you do not consider yourself as an artist, color theory applies to all aspects of life that contain color. Friday April 21 3pm at the Fenix Cafe at the BCP Center Free to attend Also we have 12 color wheels available $12 reserve your wheel now. First come first serve just reply to this message. Boquete Artworks Follow us on our web site BoqueteArtworks.com to catch the latest news from us! P.S. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please hit reply and write "unsubscribe" in the subject line. We'll remove you from our list right away.

The Boquete Birders Group announces a Boquete Backyard Birdwalk for new comers, visitors and new birders. It is an easy walk of about 2-3 hours through the back streets of Boquete Village. Join us and learn about our local birds. Bring Binoculars if you have them. Boquete Backyard Birdwalk DATE Friday, April 21, 2017 LOCATION Plaza Los Establos (at the Gazebo) TIME 7:45 am (Ends about 11:00 am) For more information contact Ann van Denburgh

Amigos de Animales April Newsletter March Clinic Report By Alicia McGuigan On Sunday, March 26, Amigos de Animales spayed or neutered 161 animals: 69 dogs and 92 cats. Thanks to our 5 hardworking vets and intrepid volunteers, we were finished by about 4 PM. It was a crazy kind of day as we lost electricity around 7:45 in the morning and did not get that back until just after noon. Happily, one of our volunteers, “Taxi” Phil Hall, had a super generator which he and several others hooked up and got us back in business, well…. at least the vets had power for their lights and other electrical needs. No fans or lights for the rest of us, we had to be careful in our usage. Add to that, there was no running water – makes for an interesting day. A couple of our kind neighbors loaned us some water but sadly, our neighborhood still had no water at the end of the day. Sometimes we see sad or mistreated animals come through the clinic but at this clinic we experienced one of the best stories in a long time. Carmencita, one of our collectors, brought in a box of seven 2 week old puppies whose mom had been killed by a car. They needed a mom’s milk or they would die. Magaly, our appointment secretary, had a mom whose litter of pups had died and who was still lactating. Serendipity! The pups were taken to Chomba, who accepted them, and all was well. I expect we will see these pups at the clinic in a couple of months and then they will need homes. Thank you to everyone who brought food to feed our volunteers. They say an army runs on its stomach, and so does our clinic. Many thanks to all! The next clinic will be Sunday April 30. For an appointment contact Magaly at: 6563-8686 or boqueteanimales@gmail.com To volunteer contact Alicia at: akcleavenger@hotmail.com Upcoming Events Amigos de Animales is hosting Game On! - a fun game-filled evening for those that like to play! Join us on April 22, 2017 from 4-7 pm for Cornhole Toss, Redneck Golf, Flash Trivia, Left-Right-Center and more! $5 admission fee, food and drink available and great prizes! On Tuesday April 4, Amigos de Animales honored its founder, Ruby McKenzie, with a plaque that designates our sterilization clinic as The Ruby McKenzie Clinic. Since 2005, Amigos de Animales has spayed or neutered over 12,000 animals, making Boquete and the surrounding communities a much better and healthier place to live. Ruby has always been at the forefront of our organization and we were pleased to celebrate her service over the years to Fundacion Amigos de Animales.. Canine Distemper in Boquete To date, numerous dogs in and around Boquete have been infected with canine distemper. Please read the article below, from www.ehow.com to learn about this deadly disease and what you can do to prevent it. Canine distemper is a potentially deadly viral infection that attacks numerous organ systems. It’s passed to healthy dogs by infected dogs through shared food bowls or bodily fluids. The infection takes hold and begins to spread within a week. Without prompt medical attention and treatment, a dog’s prognosis is grim. The disease spreads quickly; aggressive medical treatment from the onset is the only way to halt its progression. Distemper Symptoms The first symptoms of distemper include coughing, sneezing, a thick mucous discharge from the eyes and nose and fast onset lethargy, vomiting and diarrhea. Your dog’s eyes may be red; he may have a fever. Your pup may not be willing to eat or drink, and you may notice a thickening of his foot pads. Left untreated, the disease quickly will begin to damage your dog’s gastrointestinal, respiratory and central nervous systems. It also will attack the conjunctival eye membranes. Disease Progression The earliest warning signs of distemper will progress and move into the respiratory, urogenital and gastrointestinal systems. The coughing and vomiting may escalate. It will start to attack the central nervous system, potentially causing seizures or even paralysis. Dogs with weak immune systems often succumb to the illness within a few weeks of infection. On average, half of adult dogs and 80 percent of puppies who contract distemper will die from it. Diagnosis and Treatment The symptoms of distemper mimic many other conditions, so your vet must take a holistic approach to evaluating your dog’s overall health, medical history and symptoms. He may conduct biochemical tests and a urinalysis to assess immune system function. If the disease progresses, X-rays may be used to check for signs of pneumonia and MRIs may be employed to look for brain lesions. There is no “cure” for distemper. Your vet may prescribe antibiotics to protect against secondary infection; IV fluids may be used to keep your dog hydrated and nourished. Your dog’s eyes and nose should be kept clear. Your vet may prescribe phenobarbital and potassium bromide to help with seizures and convulsions. The best outcome is for your dog to build up an immune response to combat the infection. Even dogs who recover may suffer nervous system disorders later in life. Prevention Methods Vaccinate your dog with a series of distemper shots and keep him away from strays or nonvaccinated animals until your vet says his immunity is formed. Young dogs and puppies are most susceptible to contracting distemper, especially nonvaccinated animals who were born to sick mothers. Stray dogs, shelter dogs and pet store pets often see a high rate of infection. When adopting an animal, always ask about vaccination history and previous medical care. Financial Update By Cary Trantham Total Income 4,677.46 Expense Bank Charge 10.70 Building Repairs/Maint 57.46 Clinic Supplies 251.66 Food/Kitchen Supplies 114.46 Laundry 128.50 Medical 513.22 Office Expense 48.81 Phone Card/Internet 30.00 Salary - Clinic Coordinat 255.00 Utilities 39.19 Vet Services 1,590.00 Total Expense 3,039.00 1,638.46 As you can see from our monthly financial report, we care for many animals each month, but the cost of medications, anesthesia, supplies, etc. far outweigh the income we generate from payment for our services. We never turn away an animal, regardless of the owner's ability to pay. We also have several great Collectors who gather animals from Boquete, Dolega, David and beyond and bring them to our clinic for neutering or spaying. Please help us continue to care for the health and well-being of Chiriqui's animals by making a donation of any size! 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