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INSIDE
RIP Miss B: The Point Loses a Legend ... pg. 5 Six Teams Walk Away with Cash Prizes at 20th Annual Placencia BTIA Saltwater Fishing Tournament ... pg. 7
NOVEMBER 2018 A Home Victory, First-Runner-Up Win and Pro Competition in Cuba call for a Drink from Placencia's Star Bartender Nancy Aguilar ... pg. 13 Placencia Goes Extra for Halloween and Wild for Carnival ... pg. 19 PHS and CRC Join Forces for Animal Welfare ... pg. 20
Placencia Activist Finds Fuel for Her Cause at Youth Conference in London ... pg. 9
Seine Bight Running Club Update ... pg. 20
Seine Bight's Lirahuyu Seinbedi Determined to Reclaim Battle of the Drums Championship Title ... pg. 10
Inaugural Splash Marathon and Relay Half Marathon a Success ... pg. 21
In Memoriam: Shearn Murphy Westby and Alden Westby, Jr. ... pg. 11
Rotary Club Updates ... pg. 26
Croc Corner ... pg. 11 Fragments of Hope Initiates Exchange with Mexico's Reef Experts ... pg. 12 Over 300 Lionfish Speared in Second FoH Roundup ... pg. 12 From the Fire Hearth: Move Over Spinach and Kale; Chaya's the Real Superfood ... pg. 13
December Marathon and Half Marathon to Support More Scholarships for Youth ... pg. 28 Devin Guzman Joins Seine Bight Running Club Crew of Coaches ... pg. 28 Community Contacts & Info ... pg. 30 Peninsula Happenings ... pg. 31
PHS Hosting Mad Hatter Fundraiser at Turtle Inn By PATRICIA CELENZA PHS Press Officer Placencia Humane Society placibr@btl.net
The Placencia Humane Society is putting "mad" in its first ever "Mad Hatter Tea Party" on Nov. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Turtle Inn. Mimosas, elegant finger foods and even a live auctioneer all await you at the themedevent inspired by Lewis Carrol's infamous character in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Bid on some of the wildest services and items you could ever dream of! Want to spend some time away on a private caye? Bid on it! BZ $75 gets you in on the excitement. Limited seating, so please do not miss out. Call Mandy at 637-8677 or email info@placenciahumanesociety.org to pur- shape, materials you want chase tickets and secure let your mind go crazy! PHS your reservation. will auction off your trees! It's not a contest, just a fun Plan ahead for another fun way to get you involved in fundraiser in December! raising funds. Call 604-8676 to learn more about how you PHS is ringing in Christmas can show off your Christmas a little early this year with tree talents! its first ever "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree" auction We love volunteers! to be held at the Laru Beya Resort, from 4 to 7 p.m. You If you are interested in volmake the tree, whatever size, unteering at a vet clinic
or fostering a rescued animal, please call 604-8676 to speak to a real person. Do you live far away, but want to provide crucial financial support to keep PHS' diverse programs going? Click on the Pay/Pal button at www.placenciahumanesociety.org. Keep current by liking our page on Facebook! Thank you!â–Ş
