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The Jaltemba Express
The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1392
Horseback riding into the mountains of Nayarit Gary Stackhouse Photographs
  
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Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Sunday January 14, 2007
To Subscribe or Unsubscribe Email: editor@ontheroadin.com
HEADLINES
US Border Agent Kills Mexican Migrant – click here
Tijuana Police Suspend Patrols – click here
Environmental Laws Waived For Fence – click here
Daycare System in Veracruz – click here
JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES
LO DE MARCO’S FILM FESTIVAL A SUCCESS – by Jim Schrader
The Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue Spay & Neuter Clinic Fundraiser/Film fest in Lo de Marcos was a huge success...thanks to everyone-!! "Man Friday", filmed mere yards from where everyone sat, starring Peter O Toole and Richard Roundtree was shown at Restaurant Las Minitas before a packed crowd of ninety patrons
The atmosphere was amazing...big crowd, big screen, big sound system and pounding surf in the background...too cool!! While the final numbers aren't in at press time...approximately $4,550 pesos was raised. Thanks again for a great turnout !!
EXPRESS CHANGES – Real Estate Section and Spanish Ads
Express Publisher Bill Bell announced new changes for the Express format today. “Due to public demand and interest, The Jaltemba Express is starting a new Real Estate Section in the virtual paper that will allow for more descriptions and pictures. We are also moving towards making all ads available in both Spanish and English.” Click here to view real estate section
The Union Representative, MS Maneras praised this move as a step in the right direction. Citing problems with delivery of the Express, she said that now finally thing may improve since “the paperboys in the area are virtually all Spanish speakers.”
“Maybe now,” she continues “management will wake up and smell the Bugambillias and get a decent grasp on the Spanish language themselves.”
SUPERBOWL PARTY – Hinde & Jaime’s ANNEX
 “ 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 Superbowl 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
CELEBRITY AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER COUPLE SPOTTED
Ann Hazard and Terry Hauswirth Visit in the Bay Area
Well known Baja author Ann Hazard and her husband and photographer Hauswirth have arrived in the area for some needed R & R. They were spotted in Tequila Willies and the La Peñita RV Resort and Spa, relaxing and enjoying our Bay Area Hospitality.
Ann’s novels include “CARTWHEELS IN THE SAND” and “AGAVE SUNSETS”. She is probably best known for her cookbooks “Cooking With Baja Magic” and “Cooking With Baja Magic Dos.”
She has already fallen for the magic of our area, stating emphatically that “We will definitely be looking at real estate while we are here.”
Click here to be whisked away to Baja Magic
JALTEMBA
BAY ART GALLERY Reaches Second Level 
T he Jaltemba
Bay Art Gallery is currently undergoing massive renovations. Workers yesterday were mum on final plans but it was obvious to the reporter that the plans were being kicked up a notch. Cement and brick are now being hoisted to the second level of the gallery.
Gallery Owners,
Eduardo Domínguez and Roberto Gil de Montes (The Jaltemba Express Arts Beat Editor), have been planning the gallery for some time and recently purchased the home just a skip and jump off the plaza to the West of Soley’s Restaurant. The house has been gutted and workers can be seen daily making changes to the building.
“We’re hitting the big times” says Hala of Maya Hammocks. “La Peñita’s getting a gallery.”
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
   
4th ANNUAL MARGARITA CHALLENGE
.Click Here for more information
Bridge Work Party a Success Finishing up the work Today Sunday
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 ...This Sunday
Volunteers and donations are gratefully accepted.
Los Ayalas School fundraiser
Click Here for more Information
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
RESTAURANT PROBLEM
Hi Dot and Bill,
You guys are doing a fantastic job and I think that you should leave it as it is.....for the most part a "good news" paper. Sure there are always bad things that happen in paradise such as that poor woman with breast cancer, but I don't think you should include such trivial things like someone who didn't like they way they were treated at a restaurant. We all have our ideas about how things should be and sometimes our expectations are just unrealistic. Thanks again for the wonderful Express!
John and Marilyn Sehn
Stouffville, Ontario, Canada.
Dear Dot and Bill.
As restaurant owners, Sam and I feel that it is incorrect that a restaurant be deleted from your publication because of an unexpected hectic night, god knows it happens to ALL of us.
While our staff is punctual and always informs us of days off in advance or by calling in, this is not the norm in Mexico. We agree with you, that good staff is VERY hard to find. and therefore on occasion service will not be up to standard.. This in no way reflects on the restaurant.
On the other hand we also feel that the writer is entitled to his/her opinion, right or wrong... Please give the said restaurant another chance, sometimes, the service is a temporary fluke and will be corrected before you visit again...
It happens to all of us.
Kathy and Sam Litwin
LA MESA LOCA, Rincon de Guayabitos
Just wanted to send a quick note on the individual who was in disagreement with your restaurant review.
This is our first year to La Peñita, and it is great to have a newspaper that helps us out with upcoming events, where to go for RV needs, personal needs, and restaurants. You have been a great help for us newbies. As to your upset reader, we have a few thoughts:
--don't read the newspaper, unsubscribe
--what happens if we disagree with his thoughts?
--maybe this person wants to volunteer equal time in the production of this newspaper as you people do!
This is a great newspaper and has lots of great news for all of us. Keep up the good work.
Bob and Charlotte Gillespie
Dot /Bill:
You are performing a service to the community by spreading the word on all community issues and businesses. If a business fails to live up to someone's expectations, that is not your fault. You are only doing what you do best in providing options. If the business continues to fail to satisfy, the general marketplace will take care of them.
To the person who has put you in this quandary.
IF YOU DON"T LIKE IT, DON'T GO THERE and tell your friends.
Rick Harris
I agree with most of your response to the issue of poor service at a restaurant. However, as a former newspaper editor and publisher for 17 years, I would edit the letter for libel and poor taste (no pun intended) and just leave it at a sentence about the writer's dissatisfaction with the poor service. Nor would I ban advertising or the editorial content about the restaurant. After all, I think Mexico is also a country with free speech.
Rick Helberg
Guayabitos
Dear Editor;
Hats off to you for your letter regarding the gentleman who had restaurant complaints. I for one get so tired of people complaining about everything in this wonderful area where we are the guests. Yes, we occasionally get less than adequate service at a restaurant or the food is occasionally cold or not exactly what we expected but it's only a meal! You are going to eat again in only a few more hours anyway. Get over it, get a life and get on with what's really important. We have so many wonderful experiences in this charming area we now call home and have been welcomed with open arms by all. We enjoy your daily news and your positive attitudes toward one and all. Keep up the good work!
Kathy Olivas
Rincon de Guayabitos
The Jaltemba Express shouldn't, in my opinion, become a depository for anyone's complaints, problems or dirty laundry unless it is of a serious enough nature that the whole community is affected ie: health and safety.
The Express has been performing a community service like no other in the area. Why would you even consider lowering your standards and allow someone, anyone, to vent their frustrations to your readership when it's possible that the complainant was just having a bad day themselves.
Bob Tripp
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Add us to the virtual paper route!
Great page! Really tells us what’s happening in the area. Add us to the virtual list!
Derek Payne
Ron Haedicke
Just wondering where the pictures of Ginger's Birthday are - Byron's were great!
(EDITOR’S Note: She appeared later on in the day)
Thanks a lot Bill and Dot for adding those email addresses to your list.
They are really enjoying seeing how we spend our winters down here. Can you
please add one more name for us?
Thanks, Randy and Sharon
OOPS!
Thank you for the birthday wishes my friends. The only problem is my birthday is in April. This is possibly for another Jackie.
Ja'Qui
PHOTOS PLEASE
Good morning, Bill,
Would you be so kind as to send me the issue of the Express that has the photos taken Jan 12 at Jamie and Hinde’s? Thank you,
John Corlett
WOULD THE REAL LINDA GIBBS PLEASE STAND UP
Hi: Another friend suggested the same name. I sent an e-mail to the other Linda Gibbs this morning. My name is Linda Marquez Gibbs and am known in San Pancho by Americans as Linda Gibbs and to the locals as Linda Marquez. My husband is Wayne Gibbs and his family is originally from Georgia and now all reside in Florida. We moved to San Pancho from Boise, Idaho where my family lives.
Thank you for putting Linda M. Gibbs on the cancer article. I sure hope someone knows group or organization that can help. Feel I need to help this woman somehow. When she talks to me she tries so hard not to cry.
Hope someday to meet you and your husband. You do a wonderful job with the Jaltemba Express. Most of my family now subscribes.
Linda M Gibbs – from San Pancho
Hi Dot
Thanks for clearing up the mystery of the two Linda’s!! What a small world. Now we’ll have to meet each other someday. Thanks again
Linda Gibbs – from La Peñita.
Casita de La Peñita
La Peñita de Jaltemba
AD COSTS
Hello Dorothy, can you tell me does it cost anything to advertise a beach lot
for sale in Rincon? Can you help us with that and how do we start?
Wilma and Don
(EDITORS NOTE: The Ads are free. You must write an ad and include all the particulars, price, size, title, view, contact info etc. Include a photo or two. We are asking that all ads be translated into Spanish. If you have problems getting a friend to translate, we will be making some recommendations in the future. Stay tuned.
EARLY RISERS, PUPPIES & CHAT
Hola Dot,
You get up early too. When I wrote that I had already been up over an hour!! Just an early bird. Also, thanks so much for publishing the puppy pictures for me. Most of the dogs have found good homes but, unfortunately, two that were left were being taken care of on a temporary basis and the person in charge didn't watch them close enough and they got away. We have scoured the neighborhood but have not found them. I personally think some kids took them and are hiding them, but quien sabe? Thanks again. I have given everyone I know the news about the J.Express and most of my guests are now either signed up or are signing up. The paper is just excellent and we are all so fortunate to have it. It makes it easy to keep track of everything and to be "involved." You two are MIRACLE WORKERS!!!
Saludos, Rosalie
P.S. Haven't forgotten about the trip I took to San Sebastian, plus photos, but have not had time to write anything. When it slows down I will do so as I think folks would enjoy the experience of going there.
Editorial
CHANGES AND COMMUNICATION
One of my many ongoing resolutions is to learn to speak, read and write Spanish well. Like many, I have become lazy and haven’t regularly attended classes. After all, I rationalize, I have been getting by on Spanglish for nearly 20 years. NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Without a good understanding of Spanish, I can’t adequately discuss anything of import with my Spanish Speaking neighbors. Sure I can order a beer, request a grocery item and get by. But I am missing so much more.
I don’t want to restrict my social circle and want to include more Mexicans in my life. So with that in mind, Bill and I are going to attempt to make the Express Classified Ads Bi-lingual. Yup we are going to request that all ads be submitted in Spanish and English. We will make those changes and then work on a different category…maybe Dining Out or Calendar. We want to bring the English and Spanish speaking communities closer and what better way than letting each other know what is going on and who is selling what.
Be patient with us if the English or Spanish is a bit rocky. We will attempt to get better as time goes on. Watch for future editions for inexpensive translators to help serve you.
Now if we could only find a volunteer translator to work free at 4 in the morning to translate the rest of the paper each morning…..
NEGATIVE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE
Thank you for those who wrote or took the time to comment on our dilemma regarding a reader’s negative experience at a restaurant. After talking to the gentleman in concern, we have come to a very reasonable conclusion.
We think he should calmly write or contact the restaurant and explain what happened. We are, after all, adults in this world.
The Express will continue to list restaurants and include their menus etc online. We are responsible for listing, printing reviews from our band of critics and are not responsible for one or two glitches or bad hair days that restaurants or their clients may be experiencing.
Thanks to all who added their 2 pesos worth .
Entertainment Review
Singer Roberto Curiel 
Singer Roberto Curiel belted out Mexican favorites at Hinde and Jaimes last evening to a small crowd of mostly Mexican patrons. Too Bad. Roberto Curiel provided solid entertainment value for the evening and amazed and delighted the audience with his tunes.
Jaltemba Express Editor Dorothy Bell was on location for the début performance and was thrilled that “a musician of this calibre is playing in La Peñita in such a small venue. We have traveled throughout Mexico and can honestly say that a performer of Roberto Curiel’s stature is usually playing in Guadalajara or Mexico City in a much larger venue.”
Curiel promised to give notice to the Express when he will play again in our community. (He will be on hand at the Superbowl Party Sunday February 4th) He is a NOT TO BE MISSED entertainer that you will always remember.
Flag Day - February 24
This day honors the Mexican Flag.
The Mexican flag is one of the most beautiful and well recognized flags in the world. It has both interesting symbolic meanings and rich evolutionary history.
The Flags Symbols
The 3 colors represent:
Green - Hope and Victory
White – Purity of Ideals
Red – Blood of the National
Heroes
These colors were adopted
after securing independence from Spain during the War of Independence.
The Coat of Arms Symbols
The eagle clutching a serpent
in its talons is derived from the Aztec legend that told the wandering
nomadic tribe to settle and create a city when they found an eagle and
serpent. They settled with other tribes in the community called
Tenochtitlan (known now as Mexico City) in the Valley of Mexico in the
now drained Lake Texcoco. While many places have been named as the place
of origin for the Aztec tribe, the most common belief is that they began
their quest from Mexicaltitan Nayarit, an island town on a lake
just north of San Blas.
Note that the eagle sits atop
a prickly pear cactus on an island in the lake.
Flag Protocol
When the flag is presented at a ceremony or parade:
• Those in Military
unform salute as per their regulations – generally a standard military
salute
• Civilians give
"El saludo civil a la Bandera Nacional" - and must stand at attention,
raise their arm and place their right hand over their heart (The palm of
the hand is facing down)
• The President,
when acting in the capacity as head of the Armed Forces, gives a
military salute.
• The flag is flown
at Full Mast for certain holidays and Half Mast on Anniversaries of the
death of specific Mexican heroes.
Weather
5-Day Forecast for Puerto Vallarta
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Humor
"Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night."
--Rodney Dangerfield
I FOUND IT.... Finally!
We have all been up there but didn't know where to get the paddle!
Jaltemba Bay Animal Rescue
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
La Peñita RV Resort News & Notes
Hamburger Fund pays for lunch for Staff at La Penita RV Park
A Special Invitation to the residents of
La Peñita RV Resort 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
Horseshoe Tourney Click Here for more informationGolf for a Cure
Registration Is Hopping
T he 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.
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
Poker Day every Monday at Hinde and Jaimes and Friday at Tequila Willys
Click Here for a complete calendar in a glance of Jaltemba Bay Activities
For a more detailed description of Events Click here UPDATES ARE COMING SOON
Click on the event for more information
The Jaltemba Express Real Estate Section NEW!
Click Here to view all listings
Feature Property
FOR SALE BY OWNER – $219,000 USD
La Colonia Luxury Home
KM 89 on Highway 200
4,420 MTS SQ Property
425 MTS SQ Building
Registered Deed
Lovely home with immaculate workmanship. Most ceilings are 3.20 to 7.00 MTS high. Ceramic tiled floor throughout. 220 Volts.
The large gardens & yard have Mangos, Bananas, Wanavanos, Oranges, Oil Coconuts Palm Trees, Water Coconut Palm Trees and Plums. There is a well on the property with a pressurized system. Comes with very large TV Satellite dish.
All windows and doors have keyed locks from the inside. Only 300 MTS from the beach.
Lower Floor:
Beautiful spacious entrance and hallway.
Living Room 12 X 6.70 MTS
Family Room 9.50 MTS X 6.5 MTS
Kitchen & Dining Room 11 MTS X 6.00 MTS
(Garbage Disposal)
2 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom 3.80 X 2.60 MTS
First Bedroom (Air Conditioner) 5.50 X 4 MTS
Second Bedroom 5 X 4.40 MTS
Wide 1.20 MTS staircase to the second level.
  
Second Floor:
Master Bedroom 7.00 X 7.50 MTS
Master Bathroom 5.00 X 4.5 MTS
Bathtub, 2 sinks, Shower, Toilet, 2 Balconies
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet 4.50 X 2.10 MTS
Contact Enrique: 322-278-6745 for an appointment to view
IN Canada and the US call 1-52-
  
  
 
VENTA DIRECTA – $219,000 USD
La Colonia Hogar De Lujo
KM 89 Carretera 200
4,420 MTS SQ Propiedad
425 MTS SQ Casa
Escritas Registradas
Hogar encantador con la ejecución inmaculada. La mayoría de los techos son 3.20 a 7.00 MTS altos. Piso embaldosado de cerámica en todas partes. 220 voltios. Los jardines y la yarda grandes tienen Mangos, Plátanos, Wanavanos, Naranjas, Arboles de palma de cocos del aceite, Arboles de palma de coco del agua y Ciruelos. Hay bien encendido la característica con un sistema presurizado. Viene con el plato basado en los satélites muy grande de la TV. Todas las ventanas y puertas han afinado las cerraduras del interior. Solamente 300 MTS de la playa.
Una Planta Más Baja:
Entrada y vestíbulo espaciosos hermosos.
Sala 12 X 6.70 MTS
Cuarto de Recreation 9.50 MTS X 6.5 MTS
Cosina y Comedor 11 MTS X 6.00 MTS
(Stractor de Cosinal)
2 Recamara
Baño Familiar 3.80 X 2.60 MTS
Premiera Recamara (Acondicionador de aire) 5.50 X 4 MTS
Segunda Recamara 5 X 4.40 MTS
De par en par escalera de 1.20 MTS al segundo nivel.
Segundo Piso:
Recamara Principal 7.00 X 7.50 MTS
Baño Principal 5.00 X 4.5 MTS
Tina de Baño, 2 lavadas, regadora, escusado, 2 Valcones
Ropero Mastro 4.50 X 2.10 MTS
Contacto Enrique: 322-278-6745 para una cita a la vision
To view back issues click
La Peñita Market Day
Restaurants fill during Market Day
To view more Mayan Photography by Bill and Dot Bell click here
Ja Qui and Perez Brothers El tiburon
Magical Mystery Tour
Bridge of Life
4th ANNUAL MARGARITA CHALLENGE
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