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Do you need an official translation? I can provide English to Spanish or Spanish to English translations of rental contracts, contracts for purchase of real estate, powers of attorney , court documents or other documents as may be required. Please contact Jacky Fuentes, Public Translator, registered and licensed by the government of the Republic of Panama. Registration number 3764 of June 26, 2014 Email: jackylescure22@gmail.com / jacky.lescure@hotmail.com Jacqueline FuentesProfessor in Higher EducationAuthorized Public Translator

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TICKETS FOR BCP MEMBER DISCOUNTS ALSO ON SALE WEDNESDAY Oct.28th AND THURSDAY, Oct 29th …. From 1:00-3:00 pm in the BCP Lobby. We hope you will join BCP and take advantage of the Savings. All funds are used to support the BCP Facility and its Events. Contact membersbcp@gmail.com for more information.

My young Panamanian friend recently had a baby. Unfortunately, the physicians attending her at birth failed to correctly and cleanly close the Cesarean section they had to perform. This resulted in an accumulation of blood and infection and a nightmare to follow. After two weeks in the hospital with high doses of antibiotics she was sent home because it was too dangerous for her to remain in the hospital because of the pervasive bacterial contamination. She was provided with a machine which was to drain the accumulating blood and pus, but the drain was inadequate and she has become sicker and weaker. The family cannot afford the very expensive antibiotics and social security does not provide them or the pain medications she so desperately needs. They have frantically taken her back to the hospital because they are justifiably terrified that she will not survive at home. This is an added burden as transportation costs for her aunt who must be with her. Now she has been sent home again and is getting weaker and having difficulty breathing. I have given all I can financially and hope that some of you will be able to help. We are not talking about a large amount of money. About $500 would cover her needs at this point. Whatever is given I will portion out equally and return to you the portion that is more than what is needed. To say that the Panamanian health system is overburdened does not come close to the actual state of affairs. Please call or email me if you would like to help. It is not much for one person if many contribute a few dollars. Thank you to all who wish to help. Time is of the essence as she is in serious trouble. Evelyn Kendall evelynkendall@gmail.com 6752 2283

The Boquete mayor, Emigdio Walker Vasquez has arranged for Panama's Minister of Security, Rodolfo Aguilera, to address the foreign community about security measures being taken in our area to combat crime. Sr. Aguilera would like to address the Boquete community at 10 AM in the BCP theater tomorrow (Tuesday). This meeting will immediately precede Lloyd Cripe's presentation about the weather. Please come to the theater before 10 AM for this important talk.

Last minute meeting announcement. The Boquete mayor, Emigdio Walker Vasquez has arranged for Panama's Minister of Security, Rodolfo Aguilera, to address the foreign community about security measures being taken in our area to combat crime. Sr. Aguilera would like to address the Boquete community at 10 AM in the BCP theater tomorrow (Tuesday). This meeting will immediately precede Lloyd Cripe's presentation about the weather. Please come to the theater before 10 AM for this important talk.

YES, MORE GREAT NEWS FROM ROTARY OUR BEAUTIFUL CALENDAR IS OUT! You will love the pictures. one the the best souvenirs, presents, also it has the Emergency phone numbers at your fingers tips. We have a few great projects to help our community 100% of the Funds we get from the sale of the calendars goes to school projects. PLACES YOU CAN GET THE CALENDARS TODAY: -MBE ( Mail Boxes Etc.) and -SUGAR & SPICE. Coming soon more places where to buy them. Tomorrow we will have them at THE TUESDAY MARKET From 9:00 am to noon. Please stop by the Rotary Table, we will be happy to answer any questions about Rotary THE PRICE OF THE CALENDAR IS $10.00.- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT CLUB ROTARIO DE BOQUETE.

Tuesday, October 27 – Lloyd Cripe the founder and operator of www.Boqueteweather.com will give a talk entitled: Boquete Weather: Things are changing. He will review the history of the weather station and the development of the website. Data will be presented demonstrating the changes in weather over the course of 8 years. The most likely causes will be presented as well as the challenges of the future. This is the third presentation he has given over the course of 10 years of living here. Come and see what he has learned. Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Panama Independence Day; no meeting

Boquete, Panama26 October 2015 NEW VEHICLES AND CRIME FIGHTING EMPHASIS FOR BOQUETE By Bob Gregory This morning at the Palacio Municipio of Boquete an impressive array of government officials assembled to speak about a new emphasis for security for the Districts of Boquete, Dolega and Gualaca, including presentation of a large stable of brand new vehicles.. Alto al Crimen was represented at the invitation of Mayor Millo Vasquez. Support your local police and other officials, and also please support Alto al Crimen as it continues to work for a safer Boquete.Minister of Security Rodolfo Aguilera specifically mentioned that he supports the garita at the Caldera Road junction, but he told me that the project requires coordination with MOP and the Transito Police. Mayor Vasquez told me the same thing. After the speeches from the dais, all the dignitaries went into the plaza for presentation of the keys to all the new vehicles. There are six new pickup trucks, two new 4 X 4 ATV's and six new motorcyles. This was a very significant event and possibly a turning point in the security of all the residents of the District of Boquete. In his speech, Minister of Security Aguilera emphasized that the foreign population of Boquete is an important part of the district and that the security of regular tourists and residential tourists deserves strong attention. Alto al Crimen was pleased to participate in this event. All the officials were congenial and are behind these improvements.

Offshore Tax Compliance Programs Bring In $8 Billion For the IRS To my American friends in Boquete: The IRS recently put out a press release about their offshore compliance programs (reprinted below). They've had tremendous success in rooting out undeclared foreign assets, using the tools afforded to them under FATCA and the intergovernmental agreements. The time is now to come forward and declare your assets in Panama. As I discussed in my presentation a few months ago, for most of you this will be a painless process; through the streamlined offshore submission procedures, you can get back into compliance with zero or minimal penalties. Those of you with bank accounts, rental properties, corporations, and foundations in Panama should all be considering this program, even if these assets don't generate any income. Penalties for noncompliance are severe, and due to the IRS's recent success it will continue to take enforcement action. I encourage any of you needing to do this to get in contact with me for a free initial consultation. I can take care of everything for you, from start to finish, for as little as $1,000 for straightforward cases. This is significantly cheaper than having an accountant or attorney in the United States handle this for you. Thank you. Don Joffe, CPA International Accounting Services, LLC +1 (765) 236-6739 don@intlaccounting.com ============================================= OFFSHORE COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS GENERATE $8 BILLION; IRS URGES PEOPLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE PROGRAMS Oct. 16, 2015 WASHINGTON — With more than 54,000 taxpayers coming in to participate in offshore disclosure programs since 2009, the Internal Revenue Service today reminded U.S. taxpayers with undisclosed offshore accounts that they should strongly consider existing paths established to come into full compliance with their federal tax obligations. Both the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and the streamlined procedures enable taxpayers to correct prior omissions and meet their federal tax obligations while mitigating the potential penalties of continued non-compliance. There are also separate procedures for those who have paid their income taxes but omitted certain other information returns. “The groundbreaking effort around automatic reporting of foreign accounts has given us a much stronger hand in fighting tax evasion,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “People with undisclosed foreign accounts should carefully consider their options and use available avenues, including the offshore program and streamlined procedures, to come back into full compliance with their tax obligations.” Under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the network of intergovernmental agreements (IGAs)between the U.S. and partner jurisdictions, automatic third-party account reporting began this year, making it less likely that offshore financial accounts will go unnoticed by the IRS. In addition to FATCA and reporting through IGAs, the Department of Justice’s Swiss Bank Program continues to reach non-prosecution agreements with Swiss financial institutions that facilitated past non-compliance. As part of these agreements, banks provide information on potential non-compliance by U.S. taxpayers. Potential civil penalties increase substantially if U.S. taxpayers associated with participating banks wait to apply to OVDP to resolve their tax obligations. OVDP offers taxpayers with undisclosed income from offshore accounts an opportunity to get current with their tax returns and information reporting obligations. The program encourages taxpayers to voluntarily disclose foreign accounts now rather than risk detection by the IRS at a later date and face more severe penalties and possible criminal prosecution. Since OVDP began in 2009, there have been more than 54,000 disclosures. The IRS has collected more than $8 billion from this initiative. The streamlined procedures, initiated in 2012, were developed to accommodate a wider group of U.S. taxpayers who have unreported foreign financial accounts but whose circumstances substantially differed from those taxpayers for whom the OVDP requirements were designed. More than 30,000 taxpayers have used streamlined procedures to come back into compliance with U.S. tax laws. Two-thirds of these have used the procedures since the IRS expanded the eligibility criteria in June 2014. Separately, based on information obtained from investigations and under the terms of settlements with foreign financial institutions, the IRS has conducted thousands of offshore-related civil audits that have produced tens of millions of dollars. The IRS has also pursued criminal charges leading to billions of dollars in criminal fines and restitutions. The IRS remains committed to stopping offshore tax evasion wherever it occurs. Even though the IRS has faced several years of budget reductions, the agency continues to pursue cases in all parts of the world.

TVChiriqui.com is pleased to announce that the Web Cams in the Boquete Park can now be viewed at www.BoqueteAlcalde.com (Camaras en Vivo) and www.TVChiriqui.com (Camaras en Vivo) Please use Chrome to view the Web Cams We hope that you find our productions both interesting and informative. TV Chiriqui

TVChiriqui.com is pleased to announce the posting of Maria Ruiz’s Guest Commentary regarding Alcalde Emigdio Walker Vasquez’s August, 2015 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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BCP “ Boquete Community Players” just celebrated it’s 10th anniversary here in Boquete, a small Pueblo in the mountains of Panama. All funds that the BCP Volunteer Organization recieves helps this Community Theater and Events Center … to continue. Please come to the new show, enjoy a good time smiling and laughing with your fellow Boqueteños. We have a whole new Season coming up…stay tuned. If you would like to support BCP, “Join In” …Become a New member, renew your membership AND you get a Special one week price for these tickets. We can send you the Levels of membership.. membersbcp@gmail.com Annual dues are from $10-$100 (some levels have reserved seats and parking…would you enjoy that?). For ALL Current BCP Members …Tickets on Sale at a Discount. Only $12 per Ticket ( 2 tickets max per Membership) thru Nov.3rd (NO MARKET that Day.. Panamanian Holiday) For your convenience, Membership Volunteers will be available to you at your BCP Center for $12 Ticket sales and Membership sign-ups at the same time. Tuesday Mkt. on Oct. 27th 9:00-11:30 Wednesday Oct. 28th 1:00-3:00 Thursday Oct. 29th 1:00-3:00. Members who absolutely cannot make ANY of these times set up for them can email membersbcp@gmail.com And be put on a list. Tickets need to be picked up and paid for on Nov.10th at the Market or they will be returned to MBE and sold for the $15 price. General Sales begin Nov.4th at Mail Boxes Etc. and the Tuesday Mkts. for $15. ¿Por Que… no sed BCP member?? (Why are you not a BCP member) ? Es Facil ( It’s Easy). Gracias

Earth Mama will be at the Tues. Market October 27th - Hoping to see you there Stop by and try out some of my new products My all new natural deodorantUse it for what's not in it!Less expensive, very effective and safe It's a no brainer! Amazing natural Yummy Body Butter 3 flavorsfor our drying skin and outdoor lifestyle Shampoo Bar - you won't believe it until you try it! Bug Blaster Insect Repellent - Jungle Tested - guaranteed to work All natural soaps including the most popular cinnamon coffee crunch exfoliating Bar Organic coconut Oil Have you been wondering why you should use Natural products??Go here for more information! Stop By this Tuesday to say Hi and test my body butter! Available in 3 yummy flavors!! Can't make it to the market??email me at earthmamapanama@gmail.com Lyn McKeeEarth Mama Panama Soaps & Organic ProductsBoquete, Chiriqui, Republic of Panama

First Thanks to all our customers for the opportunity to serve with our skills. in this report is not post any of our computers JOBs,VPN, TV solution in the biggest pc&apple repair shop of boquete. Excellent job done by my friend Bud Hurber with Chiriqui Life, good colors, very clean, nice font, easy to read, and well organize. Starting Problems found on field during the last months Water into electrical pipe lines, became a big problem in lightning storms. Death routers by surges coming through the internet modem Not proper grounded the electrical box Surge protector missing in electrical panels help surge conditions in homes and busisnness We have waterproof pipelines camera to evaluate pipe conditions. Problems found on security systems Some installers doesn’t know how to setup in a proper way security cameras through the internet, this happens because every ISP has a different open port setup for inbound communication. P2P systems are the best for providers like cable onda, or internet activo. Security cameras in lightning zones required extra protection to avoid be burned. We are installing street surveillance systems, that can send the data 20km away from the internet source, they are also solar powered off grid. Bye Bye Phones 730-8305, 6550-6370, overclockcenter@gmail.comSan Francisco Plaza local 27, second floor Apologize in ahead for my english, isn’t my first language. Regards Juan

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Amigos de Animales would like to thank the community for another successful calendar launch!! Months of planning, shooting, proofing and securing sponsors enabled the successful launch of the ADA 2016 calendar. The talented photographers, Beth Abrahams, Bernie Verhoeven, Larry Wilkinson, Gaby Bacon, Doreen DeLong and Robert Brauns dedicated their time and talents to bring us the best pictures ever. The Design and Production team of Doreen DeLong, Clare Taylor and Robert Brauns worked long hours to assure that all details were aesthetically pleasing and interviewed and selected a printer. Thanks to our Proof Readers, Barb Severs, Jennie Allen and Doreen DeLong. A special thanks to Carol Cardinale-Santana for her many hours spent selling the banners and advertisements. Thank you Boquete for working together and supporting this wonderful project. Dottie Thompson, Calendar Coordinator, 2016