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The Jaltemba Express

The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1368

Photography by Bill Bell Gray Skies Jaltemba Bay

Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise

Thursday January 11, 2007

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HEADLINES

Mexican Troops Now in Acapulco – Click here

Mexico Lawyer to Fight For US Journalist Killed in Oaxaca – Click here

100 Years Ago – Brewers Campaign Against Pulque – Click here

Calderon Promotes Latino Bonds at Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega’s Inauguration – Click here

JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES

Support your local artists

(by Roberto Gil de Montes – Arts Beat Editor)

Ruth Suarez Cervantes's studio-shop is closing, after several months of operation at the end of the Avenida Emiliano Zapata. Ruth had to close her studio-shop after her rent was doubled.
Ruth has been creating unique fashion items which she featured at her studio-shop that she opened last summer when she arrived in La Peñita from San Miguel de Allende. She has worked with many clients with their fabric design needs; curtains, covers, dresses, blouses, purses, belts, not to mention one of a kind comfort pillows.
In a true artist spirit, Ruth announced to this paper that she plans to continue working out of her home. You can also stop and see her at the Thursday tianguis here in La Peñita. mailto:rth@hotmail.com.

Women’s Golf Day – All Time Record

24 ladies came out for Ladies Day at the golf course yesterday making it an all time record for attendance. Quickly becoming known as the friendliest women’s group in the area, they continue to encourage newcomers, residents and visitors to the area to come out and have a blast.

Herraldo, the golf course owner, is offering a 180 pesos special, including berg next Wednesday for non members and new comers.
Please note: Ladies should be at the course at 9:30 am and ready for a 10 am T-Off.

La Peñita Residents Association Meeting a Success

The La Peñita Residents Group Meeting was a success with over 30 people in attendance to discuss various areas of interest and concern. “Expect a report soon” says Mark O’Neill.

The group will meet next Tuesday at the Hotel California at 4pm and encourage everyone to come out and support efforts for the community.

MARKET DAY TODAY

Get down early for the best selection of veggies and merchandise. Congregate at Soley’s for a coffee or breakfast or Tacos & Beer at Hinde & Jaimes…..

One time/One man Performance Cancelled

Due to family illness, Randy's performance on the 13th has been cancelled.

Golf for a Cure

Registration Is Hopping

The Jaltemba Bay Express Golf Challenge Tournament, February 25 has sparked great interest in the community. Teams from towns along and surrounding the Bay Area will be playing off for the title and cup of Area Champions.

Gary Stackhouse, one of the lead organizers for the Tournament, encourages golfers to register as soon as possible to ensure they get to play. “We’re filling up the spots quickly” he warns.

The Tournament, which promises to be the first of an annual event, will raise money for cancer research. “All of us have been touched by this disease” says Stackhouse. “We can all play for a cure.”

The tournament costs $150 pesos plus green fees for non-members. This includes a big rib dinner and prizes. There will be games and activities for all. Participants must register with Gary golf_challenge@ontheroadin.com and include the following information:

Name of Team & Town

Team Captain (Phone & Email)

Names of 3 Team Members (Phone & Email) Registration must include the fees and can be dropped off at the golf course on Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday mornings at 10 am.

Make this an event on your calendar. Even if you don’t play golf, you can get out and support your town and a cure for this deadly disease.

MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Chris and Val are going to take you on a magical drive to a magnificent waterfall. You should meet at Hinde & Jaimes at 8 next Tuesday and be ready to drive your vehicle to the location. 4 wheel drives not needed.

Bring lots of beverages and food for a communal lunch. No Whiners. No Wimps.

FREE. Photography by Jaime Horton Junior Click on photographs to view in larger format

Lo de Marcos Film Festival – Spay and Neuter Clinic FUN D R A I S E R

What:      Movie   Man Friday   starring Peter OToole as Robinson Crusoe and Richard Roundtree as Friday

1973 blockbuster filmed on the beaches of Lo de Marcos!

Where:            Restaurante Las Minitas, Playa Las Minitas, Lo de Marcos

When:             Saturday January 13 open 5 pm   movie starts 6 pm

Charge:          50p at the door

Support a great cause and see a classic video! The money raised goes toward the volunteer free spay and neuter clinics in our area

MAN FRIDAY
Robinson Crusoe is marooned on a South Seas island with a native man. Crusoe declares himself master and throws Friday in a cave when he rebels. Friday manages to escape and leaves Crusoe alone. Crusoe soon discovers he needs Friday's companionship and welcomes him back. Still they are both stranded; even a primitive hang glider fails to free them. After much difficulty they build a seaworthy craft and sail to Friday's island where his community cannot accept Crusoe or his standards. Unable to adapt Robinson Crusoe is destined to live out his life isolated and alone.
112 minutes    in English    filmed in 1973 on location in Lo de Marcos!

REMEMBER TO DRESS WARM      REMEMBER TO DRESS WARM      REMEMBER TO DRESS WARM

4th ANNUAL MARGARITA CHALLENGE

The 4th Annual Margarita Challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, February 7... So mark your calendar and start practicing your margarita-making skills and routine! This year, the number of contestants is limited to six... So if you think you've got a winning recipe, you must pre-register online to Allyson at MexicanaAlly@att.net. Only the first six contestants to enter get to participate. Tickets will be on sale later this week. Watch for details in the next couple of days.

Bridge Work Party a Success

Good news.

The Bridge for Life volunteer work party will resume next week. They plan to build a suspended hand rail and raise the chain link fence higher to make it safer. Be there or be square ...Sunday

Volunteers and donations are gratefully accepted.

Bells offer the “Almost Free” La Peñita Express Caravan

October 25 from Nogales Arizona to La Peñita Mexico

The Caravan will be free but you must take the 4 hour Bell RV in Mexico. Course (to be held on October 24^th in Nogales) and book 1 month at the La Peñita RV Park. The cost of the course and additional materials is $200 per rig. Learn more about La Peñita RV Park click here.

To be considered completely registered and on the Caravan List, you must have paid in full for the 4 hour course and have booked at least one month at La Peñita RV Park.   Because there is such high demand for this caravan, there will be no refund on the course.

Last year we turned down over 50 people that wanted to come on down. Sign up early as we will only be taking down a maximum of 30 RVs.

Pay now for the course! For more information click here

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SUBSCRIPTIONS & COMMENTS

Hi Dot,

Would you please put us on your list for receiving the Express?   We live here in La Peñita for 6 months and would like to receive the newsletter.   You and Bill are doing a great job covering the local news. Thanks.

Marilyn and Darrell

Hi Bill and Dot, we are here in La Peñita rv park and would like you to
please add the following email addresses to your list so we and some
friends can enjoy the news letter.

Thanks, Randy and Sharon

MISSED DELIVERY

Dot and Bill,

For some reason I did not get a Tuesday or Wednesday issue. Although I will be home this weekend, I am afraid I will miss something in the meantime. Thanks for keeping me informed while I was away.

Eleanor

(Editors Note: The Jaltemba Express is experiencing a Wildcat Strike with Mextel Pressmen Local 327. The internet is erratic. If you do not get the news, go to a past email. The link will provide the latest copy of the Newspaper. Or, better yet, make the Jaltemba Express a favorite in your web browser. If you miss a delivery just click on your favorites)

Photography

Photograph by Jaime Horton Junior Guayabitos

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Humor

"I believe that sex is one of the most beautiful, natural, wholesome things that money can buy."
--Tom Clancy

Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue

Meeting & Volunteers

General meeting of all interested volunteers for either the Los Ayala Free Spay and Neuter Clinic (Jan. 15 to 17th) or the Lo de Marcos Clinic (Jan 20th to 23rd) on Saturday, Jan. 13th at 10 a.m. at the clinic site located at Avenida del Estero South #215, Los Ayala.

There will be an organizational meeting to set up the clinic on Friday, Jan. 12th at 10 a.m. at the clinic site in Los Ayala.

If anyone has newspaper to line kennels, please bring it along!

We seem to have an explosion of puppies! Rosalie Hope rescued 6 small puppies and has now found homes for 4 of them. I am feeding two (either xolo or Chihuahua cross) in Los Ayala and there are 6 other homeless puppies approximately 6 weeks old wandering around the Residencial area. If you can help feed these puppies until we find homes, that would be a huge help! We are also in need of foster homes.

On a lighter note, we have sent three rescued dogs back by air to wonderful homes in the US and Canada and have a home for one more small puppy. Thanks to all of you who have given us so much support!

For More information write Lin (linchimes@hotmail.com)

YOU may now give directly to the Animal Rescue fund. PLEASE GIVE BY CLICKING THE BUTTON BELOW All donations will be listed the following day

Hello Ms Bell,

I read the Jaltemba Bay Express Daily and would like to thank you for producing such a great media update on such a regular basis. My family and I were just in Los Ayala for two weeks and we truly love the area and the people.

The reason I am writing a request for a posting is that while in Los Ayala, during his early AM jogging, my husband came across three puppies living in an abandoned shelter. We really wanted to help these little pups, so we asked our friends, Lin and Jim, to help us. We originally did not think it would be possible to bring a puppy home from Mexico but we have had our dear little 'Queso' living with us since our return last Wednesday--and she is one happy puppy. As we already had two dogs here in Vancouver, Canada, we were unable to take all three puppies home with us--we certainly did think about it.

In an effort to let people know, I have been posting on the Jaltemba Bay Folk. My friend, Lin Chimes, suggested I contact you as more people would see an article about the puppies in the Express. Lin has emailed me to let me know that one more of the puppies is getting adopted tomorrow (Wednesday) and there will be a lone puppy left. My fear is that left alone, with two siblings gone, the last puppy may not make it.

These are beautiful little dogs: extremely intelligent, well-mannered, and very loving. It would be an absolute shame for the last puppy to not find a good home and to be left alone without any companionship.

So I am sending this request out to you and to all of the wonderful people of Jaltemba Bay--we can make a difference in this little puppy's life--he just needs a good home and someone to love him!

Thank you,

Cinnamon

PS. The spay and neuter clinic is just around the corner...please help out Lin, Jim and all the other fantastic folks who make this important event a reality. Every little bit helps and does make a difference to the dogs and cats of Jaltemba Bay!

Help out a dog in need click here

La Peñita RV Resort News & Notes

Schedule Today - Click here

A Special Invitation to the residents of La Peñita RV Resort Click Here

La Peñita Resort & Spa Website - Click here

Raffle Tickets for Animal Rescue can be purchased on Taco Tuesday and Hamburger Night or at the Office

Chilli Cook off For more information click here

Spanish Classes

We have a Spanish teacher. She will be in the park 3 days per week, starting this week. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board.

Sports

NEW La Peñita Team enters to the arena of high stakes Jaltemba Express Community Challenge cup

Casita de La Peñita Team for Feb. 25^th..

Here is their team..

1. Bob (The birdie) Gibbs            Captain

2. Ross (The Rocket) Hewett

3. Terry (The Tiger) Mohr

4. Ken ( The Krusher) McCrindle

Horseshoe Tourney Click Here for more information
Golf for a Cure

Registration Is Hopping

The Jaltemba Bay Express Golf Challenge Tournament, February 25 has sparked great interest in the community. Teams from towns along and surrounding the Bay will be playing off for the title and cup of Area Champions.

Gary Stackhouse, one of the lead organizers for the Tournament, encourages golfers to register as soon as possible to ensure they get to play. “We’re filling up the spot quickly” he warns.

The Tournament, which promises to be the first of an annual event, will raise money for cancer research. “All of us have been touched by this disease” says Stackhouse. “We can all play for a cure.”

The tournament costs $150 pesos plus green fees for non-members. This includes a big rib dinner and prizes. There will be games and activities for all. Participants must register with Gary golf_challenge@ontheroadin.com and include the following information:

Name of Team & Town

Team Captain (Phone & Email)

Names of 3 Team Members (Phone & Email)

Make this an event on your calendar. Even if you don’t play golf, you can get out and support your town and a cure for this deadly disease.