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It's me again. Jim Starke. Just filling in. Not a lot to report this month. August is typically quiet.

Congratulations to co-owner Elí Belendez, he is now a member of the 6 month club at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center! His last check-up revealed that there is absolutely no cancer activity! He will continue follow-up care in Houston at the end of the year. This is excellent news for all his family, friends and business associates.

Co-owner Judy Leach has been in Pennsylvania for the past 2 months where she is now doing a different chemotherapy protocol and a short course of radiation. The drug she was taking in the spring left her feeling very tired and weak so she is working now on getting her strength back. She is anxious to return to Vieques when she is done with these treatments.

Both Elí and Judy appreciate all the prayers, positive thoughts and well wishes that so many people have sent their way. They also wish to thank all those that have provided stories and information to be used in Vieques Events in the past months, it has been a real help and definitely makes it more of a community publication.

There is an advisory to residents and visitors by the companies doing the live ordinance removal on the former bases.

PUBLIC SAFETY HAZARD: To protect Vieques residents
and visitors, roads leading to the areas that contain munitions
and explosives are blocked by barricades with warning signs.
However, some people visiting Vieques in boats are known to
be anchoring and trespassing in areas at the eastern end of
Vieques that could be dangerous. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,
PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE RESTRICTED AREAS.on.

The areas are clearly marked and if you ignore them, you will put yourself and those with you at risk..

For the Sports Fans: The Vieques Caribes are poised to clinch a playoff berth in their division according to reporter Robert Becker of Vieques Events and the playoff schedule will be announced sometime in August. If you're around and want to see them play, ask around at Mar Azul. Someone will steer you in the right direction.

There has also been a lot of good dialogue on the development plans for the island. See this month's Vieques Events for the particulars.

I wish you all a great stay on the island, and trust that this process of late calendars will be straightened out soon.
Know your perfection Judy.

August Calendar
By the Date
Sunday, 6th	FUNDRAISER to benefit the Vieques Humane Society. 4pm at Eva Mer in Monte Santo Playa. Cost $30/pp, includes beverages and food donated by Bilí. For tickets call Eva: 787.741.1382/787.402.0357 or VHS: 787.741.0209 ACTIVITY OF REFLECTION for world peace at the Peace and Justice Camp (anniversary of Atomic bombing of Hiroshima), 1pm, with concert
Thursday & Friday, 10th & 11th	VERIZON WIRELESS selling cellular phones at Centro Comercial
Sunday, 20th	MOVIES AT THE FORT: "Vieques: a people forging future", one of the first documentaries on recent struggle in Vieques… 1999-2000) and "When the small one becomes big", documentary on civil disobedience campaign against US Navy in Vieques). 7pm
Weekdays
Daily	VINYASA YOGA at Hix Island House, 9:30am, 435-6850
Mondays	MEDALLA NIGHT Medalla beer for $1, from 4pm, at Bananas MOVIE NIGHT at the Blue Moon Bar & Grill at Inn on the Blue Horizon. Giant Screen T.V. Various Snacks! 741-3318
Tuesdays	HAPPY HOUR at the Island Steakhouse, 5-7pm, chance to win free tab; 741-0011 TAPAS NIGHT at BMB & Grill at Inn on the Blue Horizon from 5 - 10pm
Wednesdays	VYLI CULTURAL ARTS- Youth 10-18 making handicrafts, 3:30-5pm. at Conch House in Isabel II TAPAS NIGHT at BMB & Grill at Inn on the Blue Horizon from 5 - 10pm WINE NIGHT at Island Steakhouse at The Crow's Nest: all wines at half price SALSA LESSONS Starting Aug 2, at Pee Wees in Esperanza 7:00 - 8:00PM $5.00 entrance
Thursdays	MARINE LIFE EXHIBIT guided tours at VCHT, 1-3 pm ALL YOU CAN EAT Southern BBQ at the Island Steakhouse, $22 per person DOCUMENTARY FILMS -Vieques History and Peace movement, 8 pm. On the balcony of Casa de Kathy, 367 Calle Bromelias, Esperanza, free. 741-3352 SCIENCE OF MIND, interfaith meditation, 7-8pm; call 741-0321 for info
Fridays	MARINE LIFE EXHIBIT guided tours at VCHT, 1-3 pm MOFONGO NIGHT at Carambola Restaurant at Inn on the Blue Horizon. 741-3318 PASTA at Martineau Bay Resort, includes soup, salad and desserts, 6- 10pm LOBSTER SPECIALS at Trade Winds, call 741-8666 for reservations
Fridays & Saturdays	POOL PARTY at the Palms! 5-9pm, bring you suits, cool off in the pool or with drink specials!
Saturdays	AY, CHIHUAHUA! GO MEXICAN at the Blue Moon Bar & Grill at Inn on the Blue Horizon. Sizzling fajitas, delicious nachos & more! 741-3318 MARINE LIFE EXHIBIT guided tours at VCHT, 2-4 pm PRIME RIB NIGHT at Paso Fino restaurant, at Martineau Bay, 6-10pm KARAOKE at Mar Azul, 9pm Wed., Sat. and Sun. YOGA CLASS at Sun Bay: 9:00 am 435-7510
Sundays	RADIO VIEQUES transmitting from 740am and on the internet at http://www.radiopr740.com/. 3-4pm MARINE LIFE EXHIBIT guided tours at VCHT, 1-3 pm PAELLA SPECIALS at the Trade Winds, call 741-8666 for reservations PRIME RIB at the Island Steakhouse, call 741-0011 for reservations
Mondays & Wednesdays	YOGA CLASS at La Casa de Yoga: 4:30 pm 741-1378
Mon.-Wed.-Fri.	SPINNING CLASSES at Utopia Fitness, 6- 7pm, call 741-2805 for information
This Month	CABALLOS DE VIEQUES, 52 photos by Dave Krueger, extends through the 14th of August
Restaurants typically change their schedules this time of year. It is important to call ahead for hours and reservations to avoid disappointment

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