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The Jaltemba Express
Almost Daily News for the Residents of Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1042
Good Morning & Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Monday December 18, 2006 ¨Trashy news¨ for a great community
Headlines
Reform Calls for Reelection in Congress - Click here
Women March Against Governor - Demand Release of 200+ Detainees - Click here
Proposed Soft Drink Tax Likely Passes Lower House - Click here
Jaltemba News & Notes
Artistic & Cultural Market  
The First Tienguis- Artistic and Cultural was held yesterday in the basketball court. Artists wishing to sell their crafts should contact Luz (327) 274-1219 for the cost of a space.
SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC
The next clinic is set for January 15 to 17. Two Canadian Vets and 3 staff are flying in to provide services to the community.
Oaxaca Rug Artisans a Big Hit in San Pancho
The Oaxaca rug show was very successful. I believe Raul was very happy. He has been asked to participate in the artisan festival in San Pancho Dec 28/29 and 30 and also met an old friend who had purchased rugs from him several years ago who lives in Sayulita. They are going to make arrangements for Raul to have a show in Sayulita also. (Linda Gibbs)
  
Alta Vista Petroglyphs - Directions & Pictures
The Alta Vista Petroglyphs are in very good condition as compared to some of the sites we are used to on Vancouver Island. There are numerous sites on rocks scattered in the river bed, including the sacrificial alter just to the left and upstream from the waterfall.
 To find the Petroglyphs, turn off at the Alta Vista cut-off, which is km 82 on Hwy 200. There is no signage anywhere for this site. Drive approx. 1.7 km/ 1.0 miles toward Alta Vista. Watch for a fairly well used road to the left with barb-wire fencing either side.
Drive another 0.9 km /0.5 miles to a T ,then turn right. Follow the narrow, winding road down the hill, through two barb-wire gates, approx 1.6 km /1.0 miles to a palapa and parking area. Approx 300-400 meter walk to the falls and petroglyphs. This is a fairly winding /narrow road, really not suited for larger vehicles, though two wheel drive would make it.
Cost is 15 peso per person at the gate, open 0900am to 5:00pm Check out the link on the Jaltemba Bay rental site for details of the site including signage /description you will see onsite.
(Rob Erickson)
Jaltemba Bay Express Community Challenge Golf Cup
Jaltemba Bay Express is proud to announce the first ever Community Challenge Golf Cup. Well folks it is in the organization stage but already the excitement is beginning to build for the first ever Community Challenge Golf Cup which will pit some of Jaltemba Bay´s best (and worse) against each other in team play.
Golfers in communities from Sayulita to Chacala will be putting together teams for what will prove to be a big showdown this February on the famed golf links Monteon´s Field of Dreams.
Already teams are being organized and La Peņita has secured such famed golfers as Charlie Stone hands Henshaw, and Jaime Chipper Horton to lead their team up against the likes of legendary Lo De Marco great Gary Wolfman Stackhouse´s foursome.
¨Ī´m really excited and I know that¨this is will be one of the best golf events ever,¨ said Horton. Who already is in the stages of getting sponsorship from his community.
¨A great deal of community pride is at stake.¨
Guayabitos famed hole in one king Big Jim is expected to take a lead role in organizing his communities team, while Captain Poncerelli from Chacala despite his own renowned short putting skills will have a hard time coming up with teammates who will be able to match those who are expected to come forth from San Poncho.
The Trailer Park Boys from La Peņita RV Resort and Spa are currently an unknown factor, but if they can keep Jaltemba Bay Publisher Bill Bell from being on their team may prove to be the big surprise of the Challenge Cup.
Keep tuned for more details.
Letters to the Editor
CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Hola:
Please add me to the subscription list. Thanks.
Barbarita
Editor,
I am appalled by some of your stories, photos, jokes, etc. Isn't this is suppose to be a community newspaper? It's getting a little too trashy for my taste. Just thought you should know. Please take me off your mailing list.
Turtle Chik
(See Editorial)
Hello,
We don't know you but friends have forwarded us a copy of the Jaltemba Express and we have enjoyed it so much. We will be in Rincon Jan. 03 - Mar.06. We stay at the Quinta Carla.
Can you please put un the email list to receive a copy of the newsletter. Thankyou and I hope we meet in Mexico
Sincerely,
Rick and Glenda Bueckert
SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC
The Spay Neuter clinic is in need of discarded newspapers to line cages at the next Spay Neuter Clinic. The next clinic is set for January 15 to 17, with two Canadian Vets and three of their staff members flying in to provide their services to the community.
There is a card-board box for throwing your old newspapers in on the bench at the La Peņita Trailer Park office. Also, there is a donation jar there as well for anyone wishing to contribute to this program. Also, we still need a few strong bodies to carry dog on /off Operating Room table. This is a very good and rewarding community service if you have the time January 15-17.
Thanks
Rob Erickson
Pool Cam
Editor
Thanks to all those involved in making the pool web cam happen. It's great being able to have a look at everyone enjoying themselves in paradise. I can almost (ALMOST) feel the heat of the tropical sun while I shiver in the cold north.
Theresa Anderson
(EDITORS NOTE: The Internet Address Changes for the Web Cam. We will attempt to update daily but have no control when TELMEX changes the link. Click Later today for an active link)Hi
Can you please post on the site that we are holding an American Legion Meeting on Tues Dec. 19th and Wed Dec 20th at 2:00 pm at Steves Bar on Basillio de Badillo in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.
This is a first meeting for the 40 existing members, and an opportunity for anyone who wants to sign up for membership. The basic reason for the meeting is to collect dues, and get them to Guadalajara before the first of the year. Annual dues are $400.00 pesos.
All friends from the north are welcomed as this post will include the whole bay, and areas outside the bay as well.
Associate memberships for both Mexican and, Canadian Nationals will be accepted. Contact if necessary david.lord@yahoo.com
Thanks
David Lord
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Editorial - by Dorothy Bell
Turtle Chik and the Art of Political Correctness
In a former life I was an elected School Trustee and Chair of a School Board. Bill was a City Councilor in our town and we traveled the rubber chicken circuit with the best of them. We have worked as senior advisers in many blue chip companies, had dinners with Premieres and Prime Ministers. It was fun at the time, but sometimes you wondered why you were compromising your taste and beliefs. You wondered who it really benefited and what creative spirit it was drowning.
A long time back I was appointed the Hazardous Waste Commissioner of the Province in charge of the Expo Site, Hazardous Waste, Biomedical Waste etc. I remember one Christmas the Minister of the Environment ( John Cashore - a then United Church Minister) calling me in the office and advising me regarding a memo I sent out. I said the "C" word. In fact I signed it, Merry Christmas. The Minister's Assistant explained to me that I really shouldn't say that "C" word as other religions might find it offensive. "Oh Man" I said in exasperation.
"You can't say that either" the aid explained. "Too Sexist."
The point of the story is that we are happy in Mexico being politically incorrect. We can say "Merry Christmas" out loud. We can say "Happy Hanukkah" or anything else we want. We can tell blonde jokes.
We covered the Largest Charitable Event in our community. One of the largest contributors, George from the Hotel California was prodded into wearing a thong over a bet. George raised over $200 for charity for his performance and got a lot of laughs. Tasteless? Trashy? Should we have printed the pictures? Recorded the event?
We didn't move to Mexico to make it Canada or the US. We came down to belly laugh at jokes and have a good time with friends. We also figured we would use our journalistic talents to assist the community by getting the news out and advertising events and businesses in the community. That's what we're doing. When it becomes a job and ceases being fun, we won't do it.
George hosted the event at his hotel and helped raise the grand total of $4,300 for charity. The Jaltemba Express helped publicize that event and we are proud of our contribution.
So Turtle Chik.....get your head out of your shell. The Jaltemba Express is not for the timid. Our intention is not to offend but rather to amuse. You can always subscribe to another newspaper.
Ms Maneras
Dear Ms Maneras,
I am very hurt. I am an editor for a small Community Newspaper and one of my readers called my paper "Trashy." I put a lot of work into the paper and just don't think the comments are fair or even kind-hearted. It kept me awake all night. What should I do?
D in La Peņita
Dear D,
Ms Maneras thinks you should grow up. Kept you up all night? What kind of an idiot are you anyways. Jeesh and get a grip!
You aren't going to please everyone AND if you try, are likely to please no one.
Trashy. My goodness dear. Is it trashy to support a charity event? Raise money for the community?
Ms Maneras kindly thinks you should stay up all night thinking about staff wages and benefits and let sleeping turtles lie....The virtual paperboys haven't seen a pay check in years. The Restaurant Reviewers are eating themselves silly trying to keep up.
My dear get some rest....Rethink your priorities.
Ms M
Dear Ms Maneras,
I want to bring some tequila back home for some of my most discerning clients. I am not sure which brand to buy. Any suggestions?
Keith
Dear Keith,
Drink it. If you like it it's good. If you don't like, it's bad. Discerning client? Hooey. Buy what you like and forget the label.
Ms M
Dear Ms Maneras,
I volunteered for a charity event and when I arrived for a meeting late the organizer got very angry at me. She said I should re-think my commitment. I was late because my ride didn't show up and I had to get a taxi. While I continued to work every day until the event was over, I resented being talked down to and chided in front of everybody.
This has spoiled my experience and I don't think I want to participate any longer.....
Sylvia from Rincon
Dear Sylvia from Rincon,
Many people are committed to a cause and really begin to lose sight that volunteers are a special gift. They become so wound up in the event or activity that they forget that people actually have a life and that life is full of missed rides, problems, and day to day hassles. It has also been Ms Maneras experience that in volunteer organizations, some of the volunteer leaders don't know how to lead that well. Chiding you in front of others is in remarkably bad taste.
I commend you for staying with the program until your commitment was finished. Rethink your participation. If you do not want to be around that particular woman, go elsewhere. There are many good charities - such as the event held at the Hotel California - that welcome all kinds of volunteers. They would appreciate your assistance I am sure.
Ms M
Sports
Golf Day a Hit
Dozens of players from throughout the Bay Area turned up yesterday for a competitive round of Best Ball. Winners were
 First Place winners were Big Jim, Teco and Jack with four under par
 Second place winners were John, Jan and Harold
9th Annual "EL FAMOSO" Horseshoe Tournament
February Horseshoe Tournament
On Saturday February 10th at 9am, will be the horseshoe tournament on the beach at Harry and Jeanie's house in Guayabitos - the same as the last 2 years. For all you newcomers, we will pass out information at the signup party.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. We will be serving hamburgers, cokes, beer, booze etc.....
The proceeds of this charity event is for the schools in Rincon and La Peņita. We will post more information as the time gets closer. Hope to see you there. Don't miss out on one our funniest days of the year. February 9 & 10th.
For more information call: Harry & Jeanie 274 0335 OR Bill & Jan 274 1303 (Email jwpoteat@hotmail.com)
Community Help
Augustine Leon
Express Donate $280 in 24 hours! What a Generous Community!
You have probably noticed Augustine Leon around La Peņita, He suffers from an unknown illness and has no funds to seek professional help from a dermatologist. George from the Hotel California is accepting donations and will ensure that the money goes to help Augustine get the medical treatment he needs. If you would like to help please see George or you can make a donation via paypal click the button below
To ensure a proper accounting of donations a list of those donating and their donation will be published. If you wish your donation to be anonymous please say so and it will be listed as anonymous with the date of donation.
A very special thank you to:
R Hannah $30
Robert Tripp $50
Beulah Glick $100
Nancy Schnurr $50
Mary Paulina Mc Manus $50
La Peņita RV Resort & Spa
Schedule Today - Click here
WEB CAM at the Pool - ( The link Changes Often we will attempt to link later in the day)
La Peņita Resort & Spa Website - Click here
Watch for more Blue Grass Burger Nite photographs tomorrow
Relationship Wanted
Single Black Female seeks long term relationship, loves walks on the beach, long siestas, conversations and companionship, silence is fine. Likes adventure and will go anywhere, looking forward to the Gringo lifestyle. Approx 4 years old, few litters, spayed, rehabilitated to home lifestyle. Interested? contact: tylerhenshaw@hotmail.com
"Try me . . . You'll like me!!"
My name is Marley and I'm seeking a long-term relationship with a loveable 
Gringo. Try me . . . you'll like me!! Take me home for 24 hours and I
guarantee . . . you've got a dedicated friend for life!! I'm a single,
healthy, easy-going, "fixed" black male and I don't shed. I do my "business"
on que when you walk me and love long siestas. I'm about a year old and
learning to love the Gringo lifestyle. You can't get any better than me!
Contact me at: valleydog@msn.com and my secretary will make arrangements for
me to come visit you for a day . . . and hopefully for a lifetime!!
Dec 11 -17 Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat
December 17 - Oaxacan Rug Artisans to San Pancho They will demonstrate dying, carding and weaving of the rugs using methods carried down from their ancestors at 11:00 a.m. in the plaza across from the Catholic Church in the town of San Pancho. A wide selection of rugs will be for sale and they will also take orders for custom made rugs. All rugs for sale are beautiful, genuine rugs from Oaxaca. They will also offer alebriges and blouses they will bring to sell for other artisans.
Dec 16-24: Posadas Navideņas
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Dec 25: Christmas Day or Navidad
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Aņo
New Years Eve at the Bavarian Gardens, Redneck Mothers, Prime Rib Dinner, 200 pesos (Tickets sold in advance) Jan 9 La Peņita Home Owners
Our first get together will take place on Jan. 9 at the California Hotel in La Peņita at 4:00 PM. Please spread the word so we have a good turn out. Any questions, email Mark O'Neill at anesthesia94@yahoo.ca or phone 274-2539
Hinde & Jaime's New Years Extravaganza- Hinde is preparing for New Years and selling tickets to an all-inclusive evening of fun. 
Grand Celebration of Aņo Nuevo
Buffet - Barra Libre
Pavo, pollo, lomo, camarones y flan
The buffet promises to be outstanding offering of turkey, chicken, roast pork loin, shrimp, salads & more. Concha's outstanding flan will be served for desert.
There will be national drinks and beer served all evening from 9 pm- 1am....A New Year's Event to remember.
Tickets are available at the restaurant. Only 300 pesos. Get them early as this promises to be a sell out.
Jan 9
La Peņita Home Owners Association
Our first get together will take place on Jan. 9 at the California Hotel in La Peņita at 4:00 PM. Please spread the word so we have a good turn out. Any questions, email Mark O'Neill at anesthesia94@yahoo.ca or phone 274-2539
February 10 th- 9th Annual Horseshoe Tournament - Check-in will be at Mateja Restaurant on the beach, Rincon de Guayabitos on Friday February 9, 2007.
The Tournament is the next day.
ONGOING
AA Meeting
English speaking "Friends of Bill W" meet every Monday & Thursdays at 4 pm at Penamar Hotel in Rincon De Guayabitos, Room #13. The Penamar Hotel is located next to Tonota's II.
Every Sunday - Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peņita at 9:00 a.m to 5 pm next to the garden of La Peņita in the basketball court. Special events, music, dancing, food and drink. Bathrooms, chairs and tables available
Market Day
La Peņita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
Men's Day Every Thursday
Women's Day Every Wednesday
Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4 AND El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's on Friday
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
Dining Out
Events & Activities
Raw Food and Juice Fasting Detox Retreat
A Hot Spring Pueblo
December 11-17th, 2006 & February 26 - March 4th
email jillsch@bellsouth.net
Horseback Riding Tours of the Area 
Want to explore the back hills by horseback? Then these are the tours for you. The tours are scheduled on Fridays beginning on November 24 or can be arranged privately for a group.
Everyone meets at (please note this change!) the Pemex in Lo de Marcos. we then take a drive through the farming country to the Rancho Guadalupe for a wonderful breakfast of Mexican tacos. Make your own fresh tortillas if you want. We then meet our horse friends for the day and begin the trip.
We have designed both easy and semi difficult trips depending on people's desires. The easier trips are a combination of farmlands, riverbeds and roads, lots of scenery and plant and animal life. These trips are from | |
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