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 The Jaltemba Express
The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1062
Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Wednesday December 20, 2006 A little rain is nice but it didn´t stay long
Headlines
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Michoacan Drug Bust - $8.2 Million USD Seized or Destroyed - Click here
Jaltemba News & Notes
Mariachi Music & Children's Folkloric Dancing
Plan ahead for a fun evening of food and entertainment at the Ke'Lindo Hotel and Restaurant. Following a dinner of BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Salad and Corn, the evening's entertainment will kick off with outstanding Mariachi Music and Folkloric Dancing. The dancers are from La Peñita's own Ignacio Zaragoza Kindergarten, and some of the proceeds will go towards helping the school. Tickets are available by phone: (327) 274-0983.
Dinner 6 pm. Performances: 7:30. Tickets 200 pesos. This is going to be an event to remember. January 25th 2007
Chula Vista School Ready for Party
The Chula Vista Christmas School event will leave Casa Libertad and Bob & Vickie's. Children will receive a lunch, bag of clothes and gift. No more volunteers are needed for the event but people are welcome to come and observe. There will not be enough food planned for spectators if they do attend but will be a very rewarding experience.
Three Kings Day - School needs help
Three Kings Day is celebrated in Mexico on January 6 commemorates the 3 Kings who brought gifts for the Christ child and is the day when Mexican Children receive the Majority of their Christmas gifts.
In La Peñita this year, George is hoping to deliver some needed things to the small two classroom school of Jcruz Guarvado located on the outskirts of La Peñita it serves over 70 students from grades one to six. They are in need of ceiling fans in both classrooms and a basketball hoop to match the one that they currently have. Also they desperately need at least one more computer as they now have only one computer to service the entire school. If you can help with any of these items please see George at the Hotel California.
Oaxacan Rug Artists in Guayabitos
The Oaxaca Rug Artists that have been so popular in La Peñita and San Poncho are now holding a demonstration and exhibit on Friday December 22 from 2 to 5 pm. The address is #36 Flamingos, La Casa del Corazon, Guayabitos.
Letters to the Editor
CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTIONS
Editor
Please send the Jaltemba Express to me.
Eugene and Ardelle Bendig
Hi Guys,
I laughed out loud at the "Chill in the Air" piece in today's Express! It was perfect. I guess the Leafs are hoping for 'the hell freezes over" temps - might be a long time!
Here in Winnipeg, it is almost sun-tanning temperatures, as we are expecting a high of -2C with sunny skies! But we will have a white Christmas!
Andrea in Winnipeg
Editor,
Thanks so much for your great coverage of our upcoming Oaxacan rug demonstration on Dec. 22 at #36 Flamingos, Guayabitos. With your wonderful publicity we are hopeful for a large turnout for Raul and Eloy, Vividriana
and Gaspar.
You are doing this community such a terrific service. Thanks.
Nina
Hola,
I love the Jaltemba Bay Express. I look forward to it every morning. We are coming 'home' on January 6th, 2007. 19 more sleeps, I can't wait! Very best wishes,
Lilianne Fuller
AUGUSTINE
Hi,
We made a donation this morning to help Augustine Leon out. This donation is our birthday gift to our future son-in-law Duncan Lowe.
Helping out others less fortunate means more to Duncan than anything else. When listing donations in the Jaltemba Express Community Newspaper, please make note of this. Thanks
Madeleine and Mark Boznar
Hi Dot & Bill,
Thanks for putting the pics of the Casita on your newsletter. We really appreciate it. You can remove the FOR SALE items…2 mattresses….We have sold them.
We would still really like the pics of Augustine Leon so we can forward them to our dermatologist friend in Canada. Realize he is going to San Poncho for tests but a second opinion might be helpful.
Please add our email address to your subscribers…Bye for now
Bob and Linda Gibbs
Casita de La Peñita
 Editor Note...we had an unexpected visitor to the Jaltemba Bay Express office last night...this guy sort just moseyed in and visited for a while...18 inch land turtle
SMOKERS
Today's round of comments seemed to be dominated by the smokers. What a shame that the smokers feel so trodden upon. They must be in the running for poster children for the oppressed. Frankly, I've never felt more trodden upon than by the smokers who feel it's ok to let their smoke travel in my direction while I am enjoying a beer and a dinner in a restaurant on the beach... or anywhere else. Politically correct? How about polite?
Rich Weinhold
Oxfordshire, UK
(Editors Note: We hesitated to print this because we really don't think this is the forum for Smokers VS Non-Smokers. I suggest you send your specific problems to Ms. Maneras)
CHRISTMAS GREETING
Merry Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Have a Great Holiday Season and a Super 2007
From our Texas Homestead
Graydon & Diane
plus Leo & Hayley - the Portugese Water Dog Pups
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Community Help
Augustine Leon
Express Readers Donate $495! Wonderful Community Support!
UPDATE
Augustine Leon traveled to San Poncho yesterday to get tests. We will attempt to get an update.
He is not well and as he is unable to work, does not have a proper diet or medications. The money collected from the community will go towards doctors, tests and medicine. We will attempt to get a treatment plan once he is properly diagnosed.
You have probably noticed Augustine Leon around La Peñita, He suffers from an unknown illness and has no funds to seek professional help from a doctors and specialists. 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, Teresa Cove $25, Madeleine Boznar, $100 (on behalf of Duncan Lowe), Linda-Ellen Chimes $50, Joe Geremia $40. 
 La Peñita Chooses Charlie Stone Hands Henshaw as team Captain
In what most people are calling an unprecedented move, Charlie Stone Hands Henshaw was chosen to lead home town favorites, The La Peñita Tigres , into what has now become one of Jaltemba Bay's most talked about Sporting events ...The Jaltemba Bay Express Community Challenge Cup scheduled for February 25th at the world famous Monteon Links Field of Dreams.
Jaime Chipper Horton was expected to be made team captain but stepped aside for the younger Henshaw. ¨We had to decide between age and beauty,¨ said Horton who also added that with the Community coming out behind their team in droves that ¨¨ Charlie was the right man to ensure victory for La Peñita.¨ Representatives from other communities were not available for comment at press time as they were reportedly on the golf course practicing.
Women's golf Today at 10
Come out today and enjoy some great golf and get to know some of the friendliest people in Jaltemba Bay. Monteon´s Field of Dream...just south of Monteon on the right hand side of the HWY 200 heading south...nine holes par 3...still a good challenge though.
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 Peñita. 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)
Dining Out
Soley's
The food was delicious and the service, as always, was excellent. Soley's was packed last night with customers from throughout our towns sampling various items from the menu board. Laughing, sipping wine and beer, and laughing some more.
The restaurant has been recently updated and the covered chairs and tablecloths complete the Italian Bistro atmosphere that Danielle and family have worked hard to create.
Soley's in on the Square in La Peñita. (Turn Left at the end of the Avenita)
Humor
Submitted by Bob Joslin
It happened at the Denver Airport. This is hilarious. I wish I had she guts of this girl. For all of you out there who've had to deal with an irate customer, this one is for you. An award should go to the United Airlines gate agent in Denver for being smart and funny, while making her point, when confronted with a passenger who probably deserved to fly as cargo.
A crowded United Airlines flight was cancelled. A single agent was re-booking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS.". The agent replied, "I am sorry, sir. I'll be happy to try to help you, but, I've got to help these folks first. Then I'm sure we will be able to work something out."
The passenger was unimpressed. He asked loudly, so that the passengers behind him could hear, "DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO I AM?"
Without hesitating, the agent smiled and grabbed her public address microphone, and said, "May I have your attention please," she began, her voice heard clearly throughout the terminal. "We have a passenger here at Gate 14 WHO DOES NOT KNOW WHO HE IS. If anyone can help him find his identity, please come to Gate 14.
With the folks behind him in line laughing hysterically, the man glared at the United agent, gritted his teeth and swore "F### YOU!." Without flinching, she smiled and said, "I'm sorry sir, you'll have to get in line for that too."
Ms Maneras 
Ms Maneras thought she would open her mailbag today and share some of her comments from her devoted readers:
Dear Ms Manners
I have enclosed a little picture you can send to anyone who you lose sleep over.
The one piece of good news is that when people complain about little things it means they don't have any BIG things to complain about!CT from the Park
I love you. Always have loved you. Did I see you in the pool web cam the other night around 12?
Is it true you have applied for a job at the Guayabitos News? Rumor has it that you are looking for more money and better working conditions. Are you packing it in and deserting the Virtual Paperboys? What gives?
La Peñita RV Resort News & Notes
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Massage by Erendira
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7:30 Yoga
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8:00 Stretch & Strength
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10 & 2 Volleyball
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1:00 Poker with Bob
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7:00 Games Night
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Texas Hold'em
Texas Hold'em Tonight
At 7:00 PM Wed. Night, in the Clubhouse, a Texas Hold"em Tournament will commence. $100 Peso buy in gets you $2000 Pesos in Chips. No LImit. Standard Professional Rules. Contact Mike Bray or Jos for more info.
Pinata Time
Candy Needed for Christmas Eve Piñatas. If you have suitable candy or wish to make a donation for the Piñatas and candy, please take to Tony at the office.
Go to this site and see the webcam for the Pool
Mexico Travel
by Lilianne Fuller
Before we arrived in Rincon de Guayabitos, I don’t think I had an appreciation of what the real Mexico was like. ‘Guayabitos’, as it is referred to by the locals is a small fishing village located on Jaltemba Bay in the province of Nayarit. There is only one ‘all inclusive’ resort and by Canadian standards would be considered a 2.5 star facility. We however found our accommodation to be clean, comfortable and quite nice. We upgraded to a better room in the adult complex and the size of our room would have easily slept 6 people.
As soon as we arrived at the Decameron Los Cocos we were met by our host Pierre who told us that our rooms would be ready very soon and we should go to breakfast across the street. Tired, grouchy and dressed far too warmly for the climate, we walked to the restaurant. Halfway across the compound, we got our first view of Jaltemba Bay. Our hotel was located on a charming little cove in the bay and small fishing boats lined the shore.
Everything was painted in bright florescent colours of pink, green, yellow and blue. The colours of the resort matched the carts carrying the ‘inflatables’ that the vendors drove up and down the beach. These colourful carts had an assortment of numerous sea creatures represented. There were lime green sharks and pink crocodiles. The children played in the waves as their parents feasted on fish and shrimp on a stick.
The first week we were there we treated ourselves to a tour of San Blas. San Blas is a small city on the Pacific Ocean is responsible for providing most of the seafood to the cities all along the coast. We toured the fort at the top of a very steep hill that overlooks the compact city.
By the time we finished our tour we were ready for lunch. The restaurant was simply decorated with colourful tablecloths and mismatched but clean cutlery. The meal was delicious. The special of the day featured freshly caught Mahi Mahi and chicken fajitas served on sizzling plates. We finished our lunch and then go t back onto the bus to see the crocodiles.
The boat carried 10 passengers and was piloted by a young Mexican boy who knew the river well. He pointed out the abundance of wildlife as we went around each curve among the mangroves. There were turtles and exotic birds everywhere you looked and every few miles along we spotted crocodiles of varying sizes.
Many people don’t believe that the Mexicans are doing their ‘bit’ for the environment, but seeing what they do to preserve the crocodiles certainly negates that opinion. The refuge was well run, organized and clean. There was even an ‘el gato’ ( a cat) on the premise to control the rodent population. People teased me that the cat would end up as dinner for the large crocodiles but the guide assured me that the wild boars that we saw were dinner, the cat would be considered only a snack!
This year, we ventured further off the beaten track and saw more of what the real Mexico is like. The Mexican people are very much like their climate; warm and sunny. The more I visit this warm and friendly country the more I say”Viva Mexico! I’m counting the weeks until I return.
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Dec 16-24: Posadas Navideñas
Dec. 22 Oaxacan rug exhibition and sale. TIME: 2:00 - 5:00 PM. PLACE: #36 Flamingos, La Casa del Corazon, Guayabitos.
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Noche Buena
Christmas Dinner (New York Steak) Hinde & Jaimes. Tickets in advance.
Dec 25: Christmas Day / Navidad
Dec 28: Día de los Santos Inocentes
Dec 31: New Year's Eve or Festejos de fin de Año
New Years Eve at the Bavarian Gardens, Redneck Mothers, Prime Rib Dinner, 200 pesos (Tickets sold in advance)
Hinde & Jaime's New Years Extravaganza- Hinde is preparing for New Years and selling tickets to an all-inclusive evening of fun.
JANUARY
Jan 9: La Peñita Home Owners Association
FEBRUARY
Feb 10 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
Sunday Artistic and Cultural will be held Sundays - December 17th, 24th and 31st in La Peñita at 9:00 a.m to 5 pm next to the garden of La Peñita in the basketball court.
Monday 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.
Wednesday Women's Golf Every Wednesday
Erik Nice performs at Mateja's Every Wednesday for Happy Hour 2-4
Enrique Preciado Performs at the Bavarian 6 pm Gardens Wednesday. Romantic, Oldies & Dancing
Thursday Market Day La Peñita - Every Thursday approximately 8-2
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.
Men's Day Every Thursday Golf
Friday Erik Nice performs at El Capitan in Sayulita 1-3 on the beach near Don Pedro's on Friday
Redneck Mothers perform every Friday Night at the Bavarian Gardens
California Grey Whales Scammon's Lagoon Baja California Mexico
Dorothy and Bill Bell Photographs
  
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La Peñita Market Day
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