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The Jaltemba Express


The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas  Circulation 1448


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

Thursday January 18, 2007

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HEADLINES

Alleged Drug Cartel Boss Captured – Click here

US Downgrades Travel Advisory to Oaxaca – Click here

Probe into Puebla Gov. Mario Marín Interference – Click here

Mexican Peso Firms on Oil Prices, Inflation – Click here

 


JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES


Phone Lines Down In Jaltemba Bay – Telmex Unavailable for Comment

Phone lines were down in areas of the Jaltemba Bay yesterday halting both voice and internet communication. Reporters at the Jaltemba Express called Telmex but the phone didn’t work. They emailed but the email didn’t work either.

ANIMAL RESCUE – Spay & Neuter Clinic

Our second Spay and Neuter clinic was finished to today in Los Ayala!   We had 74 animals brought to us in the three days.  Sixteen cats and forty-two dogs were spayed or neutered.  Sixteen animals were not done due to time constrictions or concern about animal safety. In addition, there were 18 consultations with the vets on a variety of health issues and FOURTEEN animals were adopted which was just amazing!!!
We sadly lost four dogs during recovery which was tragic for us all, especially our very competent vets.  Our vets did an autopsy on the last dog to help us understand the cause.  We have two probably causes..one highly likely cause is these animals were infected with Ehrlichia which is a tick borne disease (similar to Lyme's disease) which prevents the blood from coagulating.  These animals were infested with ticks and fleas and were bleeding more than normal under surgery and during recovery.  The possible second cause was there was evidence of rat poison in these animals.  Wharfen (rat poison) causes an animal to slowly bleed to death.  All were animals who lived in the street where rat poison is put out for rodents.  Our vets have taken samples back to the U.S. for further analysis.
A HUGE thanks to Stephanie Garlichs (DVM), Renee Bourque (DVM) and our technical assistants Linda Fauthe, Diane Johnson and Amberly Amero who flew here at their own expense from Canada and the U.S.  to donate their time and expertise to help animals in our area.  There were fabulous!  We hope they will return to help us out another time!!
Thanks so much to Nancy Milski and friends for bringing a delicious lunch which was enjoyed immensely by all of us and to Barb Fosmire and Shirley Vinyard and friends for the sumptuous home baking.  We were all very spoiled today by these kind people!
Thank you also to Nancy Milski, Mona, Brenda Bitkoff and Nina Steffens for offering accommodation to our visiting medical team and bringing them each morning to the clinic.   Thanks also to George (Hotel California) for lending us a microwave which we so needed.
Kudos to Bill and Dorothy Bell for giving us such thorough coverage daily in their Jaltemba Express and to Carole Thacker for her incredible fund raising as well as help with running an animal taxi.
Our clinic would not have been possible without the help of Susan and Herb MacDonald who again lent us their property to hold the clinic.  With its tranquility, space, shade, fenced yard, operating space, water and electricity, it was first rate! Thank you, again, Susan and Herb!!!
And last but not least, my heartfelt thanks to those who donated so generously and especially to those volunteers who tirelessly worked long hours to help spay and neuter these animals.
All of these people (many not mentioned!) are truly dedicated members or friends of our community and deserve a special round of applause.  This spay and neuter clinic would not be possible without ALL of you!  You ALL made it happen!  Thank you.

CHILDRENS’ FOLKLORIC DANCING – SOLD OUT

NOTE DATE CHANGE Jan.26th

For those of you who were lucky enough to get your hands on a pair of tickets to see the ‘Folkloric Dancing, the date on your tickets is correct. The dates posted in the Express and other publications are wrong.

The evening promises to be a wonderful opportunity to support kids, schools and the arts in our community. We are hoping their success will lead to more performances.

 

 

 

 

 

GLASSES FOR RESIDENTS OF LAS PIEDRAS - submitted by Judy Lorinczi

Over 80 pairs of prescription eyeglasses donated by Canadian friends were distributed to the people of Las Piedras. The trip and distribution were arranged by Vicky Flores.

 

 

LOS AMIGOS DE LA PENITA – Multicultural Affair 

The second meeting of the residents group called Los Amigos de La Peñita met yesterday at the Hotel California to discuss a variety of issues of mutual concern. The meeting was attended by Mexican nationals as well as residents with other nationalities. The meeting was conducted in both English and Spanish.

The group is neither a political organization, nor is it connected to any political party.

Items and news on the agenda included water, security and garbage.

Items discussed included Water Concerns Petition

Help regarding broken City Water Pump

Security & Break-ins

Street Lighting

For a complete report of the meeting click here and follow this link.

Next meeting: Jan22, Tuesday at 4:00 PM at Hotel California


 

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

 

4th ANNUAL MARGARITA CHALLENGE

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Los Ayalas School fundraiser

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


Hinde & Jaimes Click on map to view in larger format

This restaurant seems like lots of fun.   Can you please tell me where it is located?

Also, we would like to thank you for your advertisement of our LINE DANCING classes in your wonderful paper.   Our classes are doing great at EL TIBURON.  Please to come any Tuesday our Friday morning to take pictures of our Line Dancers. Again, many Thanks

Jocelyne and Lucien Phillion

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More of my good friends in Canada and USA want to see what is happening in paradise so please add theses great folks to your mailing list....Thanks...

George (Hotel California)


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


Photography of Rincon de Guayabitos


Bill Bell Photography


HUMOR


An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet.
"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks.  The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds."
When the Irishman returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60 POUNDS!
"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?"
The Irishman nodded..."I'll tell you though, by jaesuz, I t'aut I were going to drop dead dat 3rd day."
"From hunger, you mean?"
"No, from friggin skippin' !"


Entertainment Review


Singer Roberto Curiel Playing this Friday Night at Hinde and Jaime

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.”

 He is a NOT TO BE MISSED entertainer that you will always remember. 

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Weather

 

5-Day Forecast for Puerto Vallarta

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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

Happy Birthday Friedl

Friedl and Horst

BIRTHDAY BASH

Friedl's Big Birthday Bash was a hit last night. All the hoy-paloy were there listening to the tunes of Orlando and enjoying wonderful horderves and deserts.

Always the party of the year, last night's event was no exception. Both the Birthday Girl & Horst were wonderful hosts.

We salute you once again on your special day.

For more photographs of Friedl´s birthday click here

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"CHILI COOKOFF"

Saturday Nite January 20, 2007

COME ONE COME ALL

50 pesos buy you a "BRAT on a BUN", Twelve (12) Chili samples and ONE Beer
Extra Brats 30 pesos, Beer 10 pesos.
Margaritas, 10 pesos each will be available at Karaoke Time.