The Jaltemba Express Community Newspaper English Language La Penita, Rincon de Guaybitos, Lo de Marcos and Chicala

The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1376

Field of Dreams Expanding

Signature Hole four under construction at El Monteon Golf Course see story and more pictures below

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

Friday January 12, 2007

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HEADLINES

Gibson to Attend Premiere in Mexico – Click here

San Blas Shipwreck Survivors – Fishermen? Smugglers? – Click here

Calderon Vows to Fight Tortilla Prices – Click here

Immigration Hurts Traditional Mexican Families – Click here

Superior Court – Arizona Can’t Seize Money Transfers from Mexicans – Click here

Canadian Man Dead in Acapulco – Click here

JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES

Expansion of El Monteon´s Field of Dreams Underway

El Monteon´s Fields of Dreams golf course is currently undergoing a major upgrade that will add a whole new dimension to golfing in Jaltemba Bay. Although the total changes to the links are still under wraps, Heraldo, the course owner, took the Express on a tour of the course and showed us the two new holes under construction .

Holes four and five will see a dramatic change adding both length and difficulty to the course.

Hole four will be approximately 230 yards with the green ending up on a island placed in a natural spring fed pond. This will be a par four, the first for the links and has the traits of a signature hole.

Hole five will then becomes the longest hole on the course, well over 250 yards with another pond that most players will have to hold up on before trying to get to the green. Heraldo says that it will be definitely be a par four but could end up being a par five.

The two new holes are planned to be completed within a month, but most likely won't be completed until late March or April according to Gary Stackhouse.

RESIDENTS GROUP Called “LOS AMIGOS DE LA PENITA”

New Name / Water Quality Issues

On Jan. 9 the first meeting of the residents of La Peñita took place at the California Hotel at 4:00 PM. Thirty two residents attended the meeting with many issues discussed. George, owner of the California Hotel, invited Jorge Rubio from SIAPA to explain the current water problems, the improvements made during the past year and the upcoming project to install new water lines and connect the new well in February

Continued click here

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. Corrected email mailto: rthco@hotmail.com

One time/One man Performance Cancelled

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

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

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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.

UNEQUALLED GENEROSITY

Editorial - Dorothy Bell

We live in a very generous community.

Without a doubt the Bay Area has pulled together time and time again for various good causes. We have residents, both part and full time who contribute time and money to those in need. Whether they live in trailers or mansions; San Pancho, Chacala or any community in between; we collectively dig into our pockets and give what we can. Yes we give lots of money and devote hours and labor to projects we deem worthwhile.

Jaltemba Bay… sometimes this editor can’t keep up with you.

We have tried our best in this first year of a community-wide E-newspaper, to give public awareness to projects such as the Turtle Release, Animal Rescue, Augustine, the Needy, Schools, Ambulance Fund, Cancer Research, Bridge of Life etc. The problem is there are more good and worthy causes that we don’t have time to report or go unnoticed. We don’t intend to leave anyone out nor is it our intent to be selective in our reporting.

We will always report and emphasize an upcoming event for a charity or non-profit organization as the date approaches. That is what a newspaper does.

We are starting a new format and are building a linkable page with a summary of the ongoing projects. Each summary will have a linked page devoted to that organization and project. Here you can learn all the details; where & when to attend, what to donate, how to become involved. Animal Rescue and the newly formed Residents Association are two examples of devoted pages. More will come as time permits.

PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED. Take pictures. Write a summary. Tell us all how to get involved.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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I would like to sign up for your newsletter please.

We attended your seminar on Mexico and were wondering how do I get a password for getting on your website? It was in Langley and we enjoyed it very much. We are now thinking of maybe going to Mexico October 2007

Thanks again.

Ps. you were the one that told us about Skype and have been enjoying that ever since.

Harvey & Yvonne Funk

THANKS

Hello to the gang at this news paper thank you all so much for putting are properties in your classified section. They look really good and hopefully someone buys them I think they are both priced to sell. Thanks again. See ads in classified section click here

Jim and Brenda King

PHOTOGRAPHY

I love your photography, Bill - it is a delight! Today I took a photo on a side street in La Peñita, and would like to share it with you. Keep up the good work!
Elena

CANCER HELP ORGANIZATION NEEDED

There is a woman in San Pancho who has breast cancer. She has had the most radical mastectomy I have ever seen. She needs a test in Guadalajara soon and even at a reduced cost for her it will cost her $6800 pesos. Her brother works or owns a shrimp boat and has provided her fresh shrimp to sell to earn money for her treatments. She travels to Tepic on a bus for her chemo treatments and must travel alone because they can't afford the bus fare for a family member to travel with her. Is anyone aware of a cancer help organization in Mexico? I called the Susan B. Komen Foundation in Texas and they said they are not in Mexico. Any information would be so helpful.

Linda Gibbs

Photography

Photograph by Bill Bell View from the Bridge of Life

Weather

Humor

"You know "that look" women get when they want sex? Me neither."
--Steve Martin

Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue

Our total is now up to $2,741.39 USD!!!

A special thank you to the generous people who donated 2,900 pesos toward
animal rescue from the Residencial Area...their names are:
    Micky and Freida Toliver
     Keith and Lena Shearsdown
     Harry and Mary Beckner
     Bob and Mary Finzer
     Lee and Tina Krause
     Jerry and Shirley Vinyard
     Arnie and Patricia Brake
     Fred and Barbara Fosmire
     Charlie and Mona Bryant
     Siro and Susana Nadalini
     Dr. Bruce and Jeanette Johnstone
      Paul Mutch and Lacy Brunetti
     Gary and Kathy Coplea
And a special thank you to Lacy Brunetti for collecting this money on our
behalf! Many thanks to: Ewe to You, Oregon Wool and Mohair Company who have donated $100.00 CDN in memory of Rose and Meg. Nancy Vickery for her donation of $55.00 CDN

IN Memory Of LiliMarlene and Dot.

My donation is in memory of LiliMarlene and Dot. Two lovely black and white
cats who died too young this year in our house. Lili had kitty leukemia and Dot was epileptic.

Nancy Vickery

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

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

CHili 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

La Peñita Trailer Park Boys enter the race for the Challenge Cup!
The Jaltemba Bay Express Golf Challenge Tournament, February 25 has a new team to contend with and these guys won´t be intimidated. Carole Thacker of the La Penita RV Resort has promised to sponsor these four and the team can expect to be one the front runners to take the Cup. The Team left to right..Gary, Gunther, Larry and Bill (photo not available at press time)

Men's Day Winners Two Teams tied with four under par

Just some of the many golfers who turned out for men's day

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.

Dining Out

Check This Out
Click Here for a complete Listing of some of Jaltemba Bay´s Best restaurants with menus and maps

Click here for for past restaurant reviews

PIZZA MADNESS

Ricardo's Pizza is offering a 15% discount on food items on their menu between Noon and 2 pm - an incredible bargain on GREAT already well-priced pizza and Italian foods. (offer not to be combined with other offers) Benny or Tracy are on hand to give you very special service you are accustomed to. Now through to the end of January...A great place for lunch and to get away from those left over turkey sandwiches

Want pizza for dinner? ASK your server for the Large Pizza and get two free beers. What a deal! You must tell your host that you heard about it in the Jaltemba Bay Express to get the above specials-

Hinde and Jaime's Restaurant