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The Jaltemba Express
The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1 660

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Dot and bill are in PV for the day
Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Friday February 2, 2007 Live from PV
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HEADLINES
Mexico enacts law on domestic violence –
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Mexico reaches new record; Brazil edges higher –
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Reforms to wildlife protection law signed –
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Art Walk in PV –
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JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES
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Lupita’s Pan Ama Bakery Moves into the MALL
Lupita’s ever popular Pan Am Bakery moves into the small mall – past the key and flowers shops towards the end. For those that love hot bakery items, coffee and a little gossip, this is the place to go. She is open there now.
Rumors - Perez Brothers Follow Rednecks
Strong rumors persist that the Perez Brothers will belt out some favorites after the Rednecks play at the Bavarian Gardens on Friday Night.
2nd Annual Fiesta Mexicana – Saturday February 17
The second Fiesta Mexicana will be held at the El Tiburon Restaurant and Bar on February 17 2007. The proceeds of the event will be donated to scholarships for students to attend Conolep.
The Mariachi Estralla de Compostela will begin the evening’s entertainment at 5 pm. The International Ballet Folklorico will perform followed by an evening of dancing with “Rondalla Magisterial” – Maestros of Guitars.
$250 pesos includes Dinner, Entertainment and one drink. Click on poster to view in full detail
Circulation continues to Climb
The Jaltemba Express now has 1630 daily subscribers and many thousands more who visit our website www.ontheroadin.com and take a look at the daily happenings of life here on the Jaltemba Coast. The number of hits in the month of January climbed nearly one million with an increase of 16,000 distinct new visitors to a total of 168322 separate visits from all around the world.
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“CARNIVAL 2007”
La Peñita de Jaltemba Nayarit from Feb 17 to 20.

We invite you to enjoy this carnival and most of all to join us in all activities upcoming
SATURDAY Feb 17 8:00pm beginning of the carnival:
Starting on main street (La Avenida) with the whole town participating in a parade with all the authorities from this county and people from our town. With a musical band following all the way to the rodeo ring Las Isabeles where there will be a rodeo with horse and bull riding and a dance afterwards...FREE!!!!
SUNDAY Feb 18 3:00pm great rodeo challenge !!
The two best teams of charros will go head to head. CHARROS DE PUERTO VALLARTA V.S. CHARROS DE HACIENDA LA PUYECA FROM COLIMA. At the end of the rodeo there will be a dance with BANDA MATONA at the rodeo ring Las Isabeles
$100.00 (one hundred pesos) for both of these events.
MONDAY Feb 19 8:00pm - 12pm
FREE DANCE ON THE AVENIDA. Come and have fun.
TUESDAY Feb 20 Starting at 10:00am
A great parade starting on the Avenida (at the bus stop) with all the schools, hotels, charros and the whole town. Join us and wear a great disguise.
At 5:00pm rodeo/dance at the rodeo ring. Las Isabeles with the internacional band “Original Banda Limon” de Don Salvador Lizarraga from Mazatlan Sinaloa, grupo Duranguense, “La Brigada de la Sierra and grupo norteño “Los Indomables” bulls from “La Guadalupana” and bareback riders from Ruiz Nayarit.
Come and enjoy yourself. $150.00 pesos
Ticket sales at these meat markets: Miramar, La Nayarita, and Nayarita II
Good Causes
Jeffrey Hill has donated $50 towards the Don Augustine Fund. That will go a very long way towards his medication! If you wish to donate to Don or to other Great Causes, click here.
Feb. 22-25:
7th Annual San Pancho Music Fest:
T his event offers a bi-cultural showcase of volunteer musical talent. It is a "happening," not a totally planned and scheduled event. There is no entry charge and nothing is sold. All musicians are welcome; everyone else is invited to come and listen and enjoy the festival. Musicians need an audience, and an audience needs someone on stage - spread the word. Maps of San Pancho's restaurants are available, or bring your own sandwiches, beverages and chairs.
Tues-Fri: Open stage during the day for sound checks, jamming and scheduled musicians.
Thurs. Feb. 22: 7pm-The Redneck Mothers
Fri. Feb. 23: pm-Frida's Eyebrow, a talented group of local musicians led by Dana and Bob "Q" of San Pancho
Sat. Feb. 24: 2-10pm-live music, some planned but most are walk-ons; 4pm-Kindergarten of San Pancho
Sun. Feb. 25: 12-2pm-Spiritual music; 2-10pm-live music, some planned and some walk-ons; 4pm-Kindergarten of San Pancho; 8:30pm-Gallo & Friends will close the festival.
5th Annual Fundraiser Fashion Show
Reserve Now for this Always-a-hit Event
Monday, February 26, 2007 at Estancia San Carlos
Lunch at 12:00 Fashion Show at 1:30
Cost: $225 pesos for Lunch and Presentation
There will be a No Host Bar, raffles, door prizes, items for sale by local artisans, and entertainment. The proceeds will go to La Tercera Edad - the Senior Center in La Peñita to assist in building a kitchen for the center. Tickets will be available as soon. Reservations can be made by e-mailing gerst4000@hotmail.com.
Ticket sales will be limited, so reserve your space early.
SUPER BOWL PARTY – Hinde & Jaime’s ANNEX
Tickets are now on Sale! 150 pesos I survived tee shirts too!
“ Plans have been approved by the boss” says Jaimes. “We’re going to have a Huge Superbowl Party in the Annex.”
Hinde and Jaimes will be hosting their Annual Super bowl Party once again this year at their new location. The H & J Annex is located 20 feet from their front door and gives the expected crowd lots of room…
There will be a BIG SCREEN TV so everyone can view the game. Mexican Entertainment will be provided by Roberto Curiel – a wonderful vocalist from Guadalajara who belts out Mexican Favorites.
Go to the restaurant now to sign up for a variety of pools. This is a MUST GO for all sports fans. Click Here
Los Ayalas School fundraiser
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Hola
Our neighbors tell us that you send out a newsletter about Guayabitos daily - sounds great. We would really appreciate it if you could add our email to your list. Mucho gracias - have a great day.
Garry and Lois
Please add me to your e-mail list for The Jaltemba Bay News. Thanks,
Jodie
DOC & BARBARA
Hi Dot and Bill--- Just read Barb Lerch's email asking about their pad. We didn't get any pictures of our camper and truck on Lerch's pad, though here are a few pics for Barb and Doc on the Lerch Ave 'Appy Hour, located on their old pad.
Rob and Heather
APPRECIATION
We’ve been coming here forever and can’t believe what a difference there is this year! Restaurants are full especially if there is music and dancing. Events are packed. The concert in Guayabitos has three times the crowd as last year. Ditto for the fall fundraiser. Good charities are getting donations.
So what’s the difference?
The Jaltemba Express has really pulled the community together. People know where to go, what is happening and where to donate money and or time. We love it.
Hope you are getting lots of encouragement and hugs along the way. Restaurants and organizers should be welcoming you guys with open arms. Know the community does.
John and Anne
(Editors Note: Thanks. Really. We appreciate your kind words.)
BUBBA & THE BOTTOM FEEDERS IN BUCERIAS
Oh my heavens - what an energetic and fun audience this past Sunday. From the opening song, we had dancers, can shakers and everything else one could possibly expect. And, to add to the fun and enjoyment of the day - Shag Harbour, a trio from Canada, entertained during the break with some very lively Irish and ‘down East’ tunes - a fantastic trio that had the audience burning up the dance floor.
And once again, this audience showed that they care about the less fortunate in our local communities with their generosity - making this the 2nd best day of this season. Thank you for caring.
Check our website for more on the day and also for news on the next two Sundays - which promise to be a couple of the best yet.- www.bottomfeedersmexico.com
Sunday, February 4, 2007 - Super Bowl party - music starts at 3:30 PM (Jalisco)
Sunday, February 11, 2007 - Auction - the fun gets underway at 3:00 PM (Jalisco) and you don't want to miss this.
Arlie (for Bubba and The Bottom Feeders)
Thanks for all of your help and support!
Molly
EMS UPDATE
Last Saturday night at the Plaza in Guayabitos was great. The people enjoyed the Music and fire works. Due to the cold weather the Beer sales were slow but the people were great at digging into their pockets for donations. We raised another 3600 peso. THANKS TO ALL. We now have 16,000 plus. Our Defibrillator is approximately $3,000. US. We are also hoping to buy Portable Oximetres. The dream of the Defibrillator is close to reality and we have 2 more weeks at the Plaza in hopes of accomplishing this. Please come out and enjoy the entertainment and of course drink Beer or add to the donations.
Since putting this info in this paper I have been told that a lot of people did not realize we now have this service. We were able to get Protection Civil in one year ago (Jan. 23 2006) since then we have averaged 60 calls per month. This includes all the highway accidents and out areas between Las Varas and Lo de Marco. The 2 hospitals that we use are San Poncho and Las Varas. If necessary we also go to P.V. and Tepic. The State supplies this service as far as the wages for the men and the equipment. When I say equipment this is the trucks, ambulance and fire. The added equipment like life helping are at a minimum and are needed, medicines, defibrillators etc.
We had a request from an area to help with LIFE SAVING and WATER RESCUE. Life saving courses are obtainable here but have been unable to date to find available at this time someone to teach the Water Rescue. If anyone is experienced in this field could you please contact me at 274-1193. I will keep people up dated or if interested drop by the office at the entrance at Guayabitos. ALL HELP APPRECIATED.
Diane Bell
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Dia de la Candelaria February 2nd
Dia de la Candelaria or Candlemas is a Christian celebration that marks the end of the
Christmas season in the Christian Calendar. The day, also known as Purification of the Virgin, is to commemorate the presentation of Boy Jesus to the Temple by his parents as was Jewish custom. While it also marks the day Mary was purified, this is currently de-emphasized by the church.
This is the last celebration of the Christmas season and a party is held to celebrate. The host is the one who found the baby Jesus ornament in the Three Kings cake on
Dia de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day). He or she is responsible for dressing the Baby Jesus in a Christening gown. (Afterwards the nativity scenes and all other decorations relating to Christmas are put away.)
A traditional Dia de la Candelaria dinner includes Tamales (corn bread filled with meats wrapped in corn husks) and Atole (a heated drink based on cornstarch and meal, water, cinnamon, vanilla and sometimes chocolate or fruit.)
Towns throughout Mexico differ in their celebrations. Some decorate the streets with lanterns, hold bullfights and fiestas. In many churches, candles, seeds and plants are blessed for the new year
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