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Hello and Good Morning from "Boquete Sandwich Shop!" The road construction in front of our restaurant is finished for now so we are back open again today! ****OUR HOURS DURING ROAD CONSTRUCTION HAVE CHANGED!**** We will be open Saturday, October 15th, from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.! Panama Red Rum is now being sold at Boquete Sandwich Shop! Come and join us for a taste of some Real Smooth Overproof Rum! Take a Bottle Home Today! The "Breakfast Special" for today HUEVOS RANCHEROS which is 2 Eggs, Vegetables, Cheddar Cheese and Salsa, along with Fruit for $3.95! ...AND REMEMBER THAT BREAKFAST IS SERVED ALL DAY!!! The "Specials of the Day" for Saturday are: 1. FISH & CHIPS for $7.50! -OR- 2. CUBAN SANDWICH with Pork, Ham, Pickles, Swiss Cheese and Mustard on a Hoagie Bun! Whole- $6.00 or Half- $3.00. The "Soup of the Day" for Saturday is POTATO SOUP for $3.50 for a bowl! We are located on Avenida "A" Oeste which is the road that runs behind Hotel Fundadora! To get here: To get to our Restaurant during the road repairs you will need to turn at the Library from the main road and come past the Boquete Bible Fellowship and turn right up the narrow road to get to us. Please drive carefully! Please visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/boquetesandwichshop Also, please take a moment to mention us on Tripadvisor at: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g298424-d76… Ed Crupar Alto Boquete Boquete, Panama (507) 6559-8360 medic4178@gmail.com Skype- 321-213-9898

Movie starts at 1pm, and food, drinks and popcorn will be available from Cafe La Villa. (If you like, you can bring cushions for the hard restaurant chairs, or folding/camp chairs for more comfort.) There is no admission charge, but we ask for voluntary donations at the end of the movie to support the program and help pay for the video system. ------------------ Several people said all of the movies in the poll we sent out sounded good, and there was no one clear favorite, so we'll show them all over the next six weeks, starting with: "Amelie" (2001 - French with English Subtitles) is a whimsical fairy tale that has more darkness under its skin than most usually want to admit. After all, Amelie engages in malicious practical jokes and stalking behavior in her attempt to help the other lonely souls of Paris - and herself - so isn't all sweetness and light and big impish eyes. Between Bruno Delbonnel's acid colored cinematography, Tautou's wondrous central performance and Jeunet's twisted magical realism, the end result is so utterly lovable that the whole world fell under Amelie's spell. From Roger Ebert's Review: Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "Amelie" is a delicious pastry of a movie, a lighthearted fantasy in which a winsome heroine overcomes a sad childhood and grows up to bring cheer to the needful and joy to herself. You see it, and later when you think about it, you smile. Audrey Tautou, a fresh-faced waif who looks like she knows a secret and can't keep it, plays the title role, as a little girl who grows up starving for affection. Her father, a doctor, gives her no hugs or kisses and touches her only during checkups--which makes her heart beat so fast he thinks she is sickly. Her mother dies as the result of a successful suicide leap off the towers of Notre Dame, a statement which reveals less of the plot than you think it does. Amelie grows up lonely and alone, a waitress in a corner bistro, until one day the death of Princess Diana changes everything. Yes, the shock of the news causes Amelie to drop a bottle cap, which jars loose a stone in the wall of her flat, which leads her to discover a rusty old box in which a long-ago boy hoarded his treasures. And in tracking down the man who was that boy, and returning his box, Amelie finds her life's work: She will make people happy. But not in any old way. So, she will amuse herself (and us) by devising the most extraordinary stratagems for bringing about their happiness. . Link to trailer

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The British Vice Consul Jose Mezquita and Po Consul Analorena Jones will visit Boquete from 25 to 27th October. A Q@A will be held at the Boquete Library at 11a.m. on Wednesday, 26th October, 2016, when coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing British Expats and also expatriate nationals from the 52 British Commonwealth countries and14 Overseas Territories who have no representation in Panama. For EU countries that are not represented in Panama, the country that has holds EU Presidency will assist their nationals. The UK will next hold the presidency throughout 2017 and will then assist nationals from the non represented EU countries. The Consular team will also meet with personnel from the local services and local dignitaries. If you have concerns that you would like addressed during their discussions, please contact Tricia Daugherty, British Consular Agent, at triciajdaugherty@hotmail.com or contact Tricia at the next Tuesday morning meeting. Tricia Daugherty

U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama Message for U.S. Citizens Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots 14 October 2016 Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2016 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials. Never received your ballot? If you registered to vote and requested an absentee ballot prior to your state’s registration deadline, but have not yet received your ballot, complete and return a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot to ensure your vote reaches election officials by your state’s deadline. If your regular ballot arrives later, complete and return it as well. Your Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot will only be counted if your regular ballot does not reach local election officials by your state’s deadline. Your vote will not be counted twice. RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The final date to return your paper ballot to your local election officials by election day for free via the U.S. Embassy Panama City is October 26, 2016 . If you wish to drop off your ballot, or have a friend or colleague drop it off for you place it in either a postage-paid envelope or envelope bearing domestic U.S. postage addressed to your local election officials. All voting materials can be dropped off to the American Citizens Services Section Missed the U.S. Embassy Panama City shipment deadline? Consider returning your ballot to the United States via an express courier service such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL or electronically if allowed by your state. Ballots sent to local election officials via express courier service do not receive standard postmarks, so voters using this method should confirm delivery on or before November 8 prior to payment and shipment. Check your state’s voting procedures at www.FVAP.gov for guidance. Returning your Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot by email or fax. If you have previously registered to vote and requested an absentee ballot but it has not yet arrived the following states allow voters to use email or fax to send signed, voted Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots to local election officials: Alaska (fax only), Arizona (contact election official first), Arkansas (fax only), Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida (fax only), Hawaii (fax only), Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana (fax only), Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska (fax only paper copy must also be mailed), Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma (fax only), Oregon (paper copy must also be mailed), Rhode Island (fax only), South Carolina, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia. Review your state’s voting procedures at www.FVAP.gov carefully for guidance. Returning your ballot by international mail delivery. If using Panama’s postal system, be sure to affix sufficient international postage, and allow sufficient time for international mail delivery. Ballots sent via regular international mail from most countries at this late date are unlikely to reach local election officials by state ballot receipt deadlines. HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OVERSEAS VOTING. Please help spread the word to your friends, family, and colleagues that now is the time to start thinking about overseas voting. Consider posting to your Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or other social media account that you are an active voter and will be dropping off or mailing your Federal Post Card Application or completed ballot. Use #ProudOverseasVoter to help get the word out about voting. Need help? You can get in-person assistance from our Embassy Voting Assistance Officers directly in the Consular Section daily from 8am to 12pm. Voting Assistance does not require an appointment. Have Questions? Please contact Panama's Voting Assistance Officer at 317-5000, or at PanamaACS@state.gov. You can also contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program directly if you encounter issues with local election officials by emailing Vote@FVAP.gov or toll free by phone from many countries around the world. Confirm your registration and ballot delivery online. Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program's (FVAP) website at www.FVAP.gov.

UPDATE TO MOVING SALE Thank you to all who wrote, phoned and/or came to my house. The response to my sale notice was overwhelming! I have a few things left, as listed here, and my 2001 Hyundai Galloper. HERE’S A LIST OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE: Recliner chair, dark brown, large, man-size chair about 2 years old Cabinet for work room with multiple shelves and drawers, white Mabe propane cook stove, 4 burners and oven, with propane tank Panasonic Color TV (not hi-def) LG Washing Machine, Turbo Drum model, about 5 years old Dishes (set of 8), assorted glassware and utensils Stone cookware- meat roaster and pizza flat Fans, 2 round, 1 square for floor, table or window Lamps, 2 tall floor lamps, silver color and 2 desk lamps, black and white Electric Carving Knife, Proctor- Silex Wok for Chinese or Thai stir-frying, with lid and utensils Placemats, assorted towels and floor mats Assorted household items If you’re interested in any of the furniture or appliances please call me at 6705-9040. I will sell the rest of the smaller items at a YARD SALE on Sunday, October 23. Watch for more details. EVERYTHING IS PRICED TO SELL AND MUST GO… FAST !! WE’RE EASY TO FIND JUST OFF THE NEW BOQUETE HIGHWAY.

Karaoke Halloween Party October 27th .Sing your heart out and enjoy a night full of fun and prizes. Cash for the best 3 Customes If you are going to fly on a broom this Halloween, do it looking Fabulous! $32.00 Blower+Manicure&Pedicure $45.00 Forever young welcome potion+relaxing massage 45 minutes+detox session $60.00 Blower+Iron+nail paint+tired legs massage Isabella Gormaz | Gerente | Hacienda Los Molinos Boutique Hotel Tel. (507) 730-8313 / Cel. 65897612 www.losmolinoshotel.com CONOCE LO NUEVO DE HACIENDA LOS MOLINOS HOTEL aquí: http://issuu.com/haciendalosmolinoshotel/docs/hlmboutiquehotel.pptx/0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEUOg-BWj-A

The small Sunday afternoon gatherings at Cafe La Villa to share screenings of movies has been a nice diversion for some of us who live in or visit Boquete. Rather than American blockbuster pop-culture movies, we look for highly regarded independent, world, and art house films. This week, we decided to choose six films and let the community vote for three should be our next three screenings. Then again - we could schedule all of them - this is indeed a wonderful collection of excellent and varied films. Below is a list of the six with basic descriptions, and links to trailers. (Feel free to reply with additional films you would like us to consider for screening in the future.) Reply to: BoqueteFilmClub@gmail.com --------------------- Amelie (LINK) 2000 - France Amelie is a whimsical fairy tale that has more darkness under its skin than most usually want to admit. After all, Amelie engages in malicious practical jokes and stalking behavior in her attempt to help the other lonely souls of Paris - and herself - so isn't all sweetness and light and big impish eyes. Between Bruno Delbonnel's acid colored cinematography, Tautou's wondrous central performance and Jeunet's twisted magical realism, the end result is so utterly lovable that the whole world fell under Amelie's spell. --------------------- Chicken People (LINK) 2016 - Documentary - Chicken People is a funny and uplifting look at the world of show chickens and the people who love them. Starting at the largest national poultry competition, likened to the Westminster Dog Show for chickens, Chicken People follows three top competitors over the course of a year as they grapple with life's challenges while vying to win the next year's crown. Both humorous and heartfelt, Chicken People is an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit. --------------------- Inception (LINK) 2010 Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from their subconscious. His skill has made him a hot commodity in the world of corporate espionage but has also cost him everything he loves. Cobb gets a chance at redemption when he is offered a seemingly impossible task: Plant an idea in someone's mind. If he succeeds, it will be the perfect crime, but a dangerous enemy anticipates Cobb's every move. --------------------- The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith (LINK) 2016 - Documentary - Between 1957 and 1965 in New York, dozens of jazz musicians jam night after night in a dilapidated Sixth Avenue loft, not realizing that much of what they play and say to each other is being captured on audio tape and in still pictures by the gentle and unstable genius, former LIFE Magazine photographer W. Eugene Smith, who lives in the loft space next door. Meanwhile, Thelonious Monk stops by for three weeks of rehearsals; drummer Ronnie Free gets hooked on hard drugs, having been turned on by a drummer who was his boyhood idol years before; loft-resident Hall Overton, Juilliard instructor and classical composer, becomes a jazz guru; the 50s give way to the 60s; Smith begins to record his own phone calls and visits from the local police; the world changes—and Smith gets evicted. --------------------- Mulholland Drive (LINK) 2001 A woman is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty, a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita's true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor smog. Directed by David Lynch --------------------- Postmen in the Mountains (LINK) China - 2004 Set amidst the stunning mountain terrain of China's remote Hunan province, this poignant drama concerns an aging postman who is unable to maintain his grueling route. He decides to hand the job off to his son, but with this passing of the torch comes deep emotions. The film consists of the journey, the conversations, the scenery, the little human stories. No big drama. No emergencies. Just carrying the mail, which over the years has supplied the threads to bind together all of these lives. Your hosts, David van Harn, Curator Elizabeth (Lucy) Rios, Proprietress, Cafe La Villa Carol Delonis, BCP Foundation

ARF is proud to present its first annual Holiday Bazaar for W.I.N.O.S. (Women In Need Of Shopping) Location: Mike’s Global Grill Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 12:00 – 4:00 We are currently seeking artsy-crafty and creative persons to display their wares for this fun-filled holiday gift fair to benefit ARF. Are you willing to contribute 25% of your profit to ARF, AND contribute one item to be raffled off? If so, keep reading! If you don’t make any sales that day, then quite obviously you will not have a profit on which to make a contribution. But let’s be positive, everyone will have sales! No vendor fees required. This is a great way to benefit a very worthy cause, make contacts, and have a fun time! You will need to bring your own setup (e.g. table, display, decorations.) In addition, you’ll need to bring your own change fund because we don’t have one. Keep in mind the theme will be dogs, cats, and holiday gift-giving. We have limited space inside, but there’s plenty of room outside where you can set up. Additionally, we will have the Abuelo Rum tent at the front of the restaurant. It’s “first come, first served” for placement, so contact us as soon as possible. Contact us at any time from the receipt of this email to reserve your vendor area. If we have tickled your fancy, contact us at: debbyb@theopenfile.com arf.boquete@gmail.com

The Husky with Blue Eyes seen at Mikes Global Grill on Oct 9, is still lost. He has a collar and now looks like he has lost weight and seems to be in need of food and water. We tried to pull over but he strolled quickly through Isla Verde, near Valle Escondido. The dog appears lost and hungry and in need of food and water. If you see him please give him some food and water. Not sure if his owners are looking for him? We will go back tomorrow and see if he is still around. Please continue to spread the word, if we see him we will go to police station and see if anyone went by there looking for him, we can also post a sign in espanol at Romeros. Thankis, Nisco Tribe

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15TH: Gourmet Market RETURNS! More than 25 ethnic/specialty chefs will join us at La Villa for a farm and table event. Not to be missed! Free 12pm Workshop: How to make a Russian Appetizer with Flora. Live music in the cafe 11am-2pm! Don't miss it!

BVB Restaurant Program Kick-Off at El Viajero Ristorante El Viajero, one of Boquete’s newest restaurants, is the first participant of Buenos Vecinos’ Restaurant Program. The program will encourage local diners to bring specific food items to the participating restaurant during a specific two-week period in order to receive a complimentary item from the restaurant and to augment BVB’s supply of food for their clients After only a few short months in this location, El Viajero is already garnering glowing reviews for their international menu and delicious food. Mattia Bertero, owner and chef, is your host. Here is your opportunity to enjoy a free beverage from El Viajero while you contribute a food item to BVB’s monthly food distribution! Choose a free coffee, tea, soda, national beer or glass of house wine when you purchase any entrée (at full price, no discounts) and bring a five-pound bag of rice to the restaurant October 15th through October 31st (only) . They are open daily 8 am to midnight except Tuesdays. El Viajero is located beside the Delta Station across from Global Bank on Avenida Central. Visit their Facebook page at Boquete El Viajero Ristorante to see food photos and read their reviews.

Hola Boquetenos: There was a great interest expressed at the Nutre Hogar talk this morning about a bus trip to see the facility. Yira de Alvarado and her sister Judith Tovar have arranged for a bus to take us on this special excursion on Friday, October 28. We will leave at 9 AM from the BCP parking lot. Everyone will chip in $10 to cover the cost of the bus and give a small donation to Nutre Hogar. They will have a guided tour and snacks for us when we arrive. In order to judge how big a bus we need, please email your RSVP to pjbarrett@aol.com Also, for those who asked: Contact Phil McGuigan (pmcguigan@mcguirewoodsemeritus.com) for information on how to make your charitable donations to Panamanian charities deductible on your U.S. income tax. Penny Barrett pjbarrett@aol.com

ENJOY WITH YOUR FRIENDS A DIFFERENT NIGHT WHERE? GASTRO BAR – FINCA LÉRIDA SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON LODGE 2X1 ON LÉRIDA COCKTAILS FREE TRANSFER FROM LOS ESTABLOS 6:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M. PUT YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES ON! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 FOR CHILDRENS AND ADULTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES A FUN AND SAFE EXPERIENCE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY COME OUT AND MEET YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Angie Concepción Batista Ventas Finca Lérida ¡Vive Una Experiencia Unica en Finca Lérida! Finca Lérida Coffee Plantation & Boutique Hotel Alto Quiel-Boquete, Chiriquí Panamá Hotel: (507) 720-1111 Email: ventas@fincalerida.com

Gluten Free Gold Menu Coconut Cookies Morning Muffins Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Yucca Bread Soy Rolls Baguettes Rosemary Feta Scones Our GF mixes made with 80% local ingredients! Galletas de Coco Magdelenas de Mañana Torta de Amapola semilla de limon Pan de yuca Rollos de soya Baguette Scones de queso feta de romero

At about 0830 am on Monday, October 10, the property manager of a home in a neighborhood of Boquete near the Cable and Wireless office discovered that the home had been burglarized. The Alto al Crimen Hotline received a call moments after the discovery. Twenty-four hour operator Francisco Lugo was called into action, and he immediately contacted Boquete police. The police arrived on the scene minutes later and made a full report. Although a complete inventory is still underway, it was noted that two televisions were missing along with some other items. A louvered window had been broken, and a gate to the yard was used for entry. Police are investigating. It should be noted that jalousy windows are easily removed and used as access. AAC volunteers will visit the scene to determine other weak security areas at the property, make recommendations for improvement and provide security recommendations for the community, as applicable. Boquete residents and visitors who are not fluent in Spanish and may not even know how to call for help in police, fire or medical emergencies need to know about, use and contribute to the support of Alto al Crimen. Our 24 hour AAC Hotline exists to serve the community, but we need financial support of the community to keep it operating and provide other AAC services. Visit the Alto al Crimen website at altoalcrimen.info to read more and sign up. Or call 6745-2828 for information. Please leave donations at Mailboxes, Etc. in envelopes marked "Alto al Crimen."

I sell the very best Water Purifier/Sanitizer......BERKEY WATER PURIFIERS, This system is used by the Red Cross, The Peace Corps and NASA. It is a gravity fed system that requires no electricity. The Big Berkeys (2.25 gallons) sell for $300 and I have 1 Royal (3 gallons) that sells for $330. This is a once in a lifetime investment in your health and well-being. With the town's water system being completely dug up, take control over providing you and your family with safe clean drinking water no matter the circumstances. For a full report on the test results for Berkey filters please check this pdf. http://www.berkeyfilters.com/Test_results.pdf This is a quick summary of what the Berkey water filter will eliminate from your drinking water: Pathogenic Bacteria and Cysts (E. Coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Raoltella Terrigena, Bacillus Atrophaeus) - Reduced to > 99.9999% Viruses (MS2 - Fr Coliphage) - Reduced to > 99.999% Parasites - Reduced to > 99.9999% Herbicides and Pesticides Pharmaceuticals - Reduced to > 99.9% Chlorine - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Chloramines - Reduced to > 99.9% BPA - Reduced to > 99.9% Detergents Nitrites - Removed to > 95% Organic solvents THM's (Trihalomethanes - Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Chloroform, Dibromochloromethane) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MTBE's (Methyl tert-Butyl Ehter) - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Other VOC's - Removed to Below Detectable Limits MBAS (Methylene Blue Active Substances) Cloudiness Silt Sediment Radiologicals - Radon 222 - Removed to Below Detectable Limits Selenium and Thallium - 95% and greater Heavy metals - 99% and greater Iron Foul tastes and odor Please visit me Tuesday at the BCP meeting in the Hex Room or email me at info@airoasispanama.com Stacey Singer Boquete 6866-9399

Hello Boquete Friends, Due to the requests for additional wellness programs, I am adding a new one! Breathing correctly is not only important for living longer; it enhances mood, boosts mental clarity and increases energy levels plus a myriad of other benefits. You will learn all the reasons why and HOW to make deep breathing part of your everyday living. Experience guided meditations with sound and color to enhance the experience. Breathing Techniques and Guided Meditation Program Dates Mon Oct 24, 10:30am - 12pm Wed Oct 26, 10:30am - 12pm Fri Oct 28, 10:30am - 12pm This one week program has three 90 minute sessions We begin with a short discussion on how to prepare and what to expect from the breathing techniques and the guided meditation to follow. Sessions include how to successfully guide yourself through meditations. Location The Haven Hotel & Spa Yoga Room (This Program includes use of yoga room only) Programs are limited to 8 participants maximum There will be plenty of room to be comfortable and have your own space. Please wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga or similar floor mat, or use one of ours. RSVP at The Haven reception desk no later than Oct 17 Please bring your $65 cash only donation when registering, which covers all 3 sessions. For Questions please email Michael at mic1951co@gmail.com. Private Sessions are available. BE WELL BOQUETE Programs For Healthy Living are led by Michael Cooper, who in the summer of 2000 began his wellness practice by learning the Tibetan 5 Rites. After discovering the joys, benefits, and the transformation this ancient stretching practice had on his own life, he began teaching in 2002 upon completing training with Bikram's Yoga College of India. He has taught various yoga styles branching into Vinyasa, Yin, and Ashtanga. Other trainings include a 200HR RYT with Tiffany Cruikshank of Yoga Medicine, then following Paul Grilley techniques, earned a certification in Restorative Yin Yoga with Debbi Atkins-Davis1000HR RYT. Having recently relocated to Boquete Panama from Las Vegas Nevada (US), where Michael taught the last 8 years both in public classes and studios throughout the city, and to private clients. His teachings range from the gentle practices such as Assisted Stretching, Chair, and Yin Yoga, to more aggressive yoga styles from which he created a fusion of yoga disciplines he calls Yoga Fusion 90. Yours in health, Michael

Keep Boquete Clean Project On Saturday the 8th of October, 2016 I organized the first “Keep Boquete Clean” trash pick-up day. We had 14 residents from the Emerald Drive neighborhood and 4 from Los Molinos community to help pick-up trash along the main Boquete highway. These volunteers spent about 2 hours each picking up plastic and glass bottles, beer cans, disposable diapers, Styrofoam and lots of other debris. This resulted in a total of 38 bags of trash. Most of the trash was carried away by Gary Lewis (Emerald Drive community) pulling his trailer and taking it to the dump – THANK YOU!! The other bags were left for regular pick-up. A great big thank you goes to David George, who is a Panamanian. Not only was he out on Saturday morning, but he continues to go out several times a week by himself to pick-up trash along the highway. He loves this country and hates to see the mess on the side of the roads. His continued help is a blessing to me and the community. Another big thank you goes to Judy Tovar for organizing (and taking pictures) the Emerald Drive neighbors to participate in this clean-up day. Thank you to all the adults and kids who helped, including: Yadira Anguizola, Sr. Beitia, Zaida Frising, Maria, Family: Pedro, Benjamin, Gabriela and Jose Gonzales, Family: Jeff, Millie and Gray Hamilton & brothers and sister: Cody, Tyler and Dakota Langer. If there is anyone else who participated in the community clean-up that I missed – I apologize. Please let me know who you are. Finally, I would like to say that I was encouraged by the turnout and while I was picking up trash on Saturday, I was visited by the assistant of the Mayor of Boquete. He stated he saw the News Boquete flyer and came to take pictures of those involved. I was encouraged to hear him say that he will have a meeting with the Mayor on Monday (October 10th) to discuss the trash issues. A few people making a small effort end in big results! Sincerely, Tina Hoenig

Hi everyone! These furry friends are waiting for your help, they need dog food, toys, blankets and all the help that you can bring for them!!! Contact us and come to visit them! You all are very welcome!!! Phone: 6563-8686, email: javierandmagalyhouse@gmail.com Facebook: Javier Madge Y Magaly Bustamante