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The Jaltemba Express
The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1472
Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake - OFFSHORE JALTEMBA BAY NAYARIT, MEXICO
No Damage just a little Shake 
2007 January 21 13:53:06 UTC
Versíon en Español
Earthquake Details
| Magnitude |
4.8 (Light) |
| Date-Time |
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 13:53:06 (UTC)
= Coordinated Universal Time
Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 6:53:06 AM
= local time at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
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| Location |
21.106°N, 106.221°W |
| Depth |
10 km (6.2 miles) set by location program |
| Region |
OFFSHORE NAYARIT, MEXICO |
| Distances |
115 km (70 miles) WNW of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
145 km (90 miles) WSW of Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico
180 km (110 miles) SSW of Acaponeta, Nayarit, Mexico
760 km (470 miles) WNW of MEXICO CITY, D.F., Mexico
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| Location Uncertainty |
horizontal +/- 15.6 km (9.7 miles); depth fixed by location program |
| Parameters |
Nst= 59, Nph= 59, Dmin=946.5 km, Rmss=1.05 sec, Gp=274°,
M-type=body magnitude (Mb), Version=6 |
| Source |
USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
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| Event ID |
us2007xvav |
Good Morning - Buenos días.... and Welcome to Paradise
Monday January 22, 2007
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HEADLINES
Pollution said destroying pre-Aztec Mexican ruins of El Tajin
Mexico: No U.S. Pressure in Extraditions – Click here
Humane Borders: Watering Stations to Prevent Migrant Deaths – Click here
Pollution said destroying pre-Aztec Mexican ruins of El Tajin – Click here
Strategy: Isolate drug lords – Click here
JALTEMBA NEWS & NOTES
Gary Stackhouse Hole in One! On Hole two!
HOLE in One for Wolfman Stackhouse – Despite a back injury, Gary Stackhouse made a beautiful hole in one on the second hole. He bought the traditional round of beer after the game.
PRESIDENT GUAYABITOS RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION
 Everybody knows Dan.
Danny Milski is once again the Proud President of the Resident's Association. A great guy and very knowledgeable resident, Dan was recently quoted as saying that "you have to keep busy to avoid bad habits." Well he's definitely keeping busy.
Our favorite Milski quote is "Retirement is not for sissy's." We remember that as we try to retire here in Paradise.
(We have quit counting the terms Danny has served as President of the Association....Jeeze crown the guy!)
Los Amigos de La Peñita Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 4:00 PM at the Hotel California
Agenda:
1. Water Committee report from Compostella meeting
2. Security issues
3. Garbage disposal issues
Bring your Mexican neighbour to the meeting, we need
to involve our Mexican residents
FREE CLASSIFIED ADS
So you have a home for sale, or rent. You’ve got an air conditioner, fridge or boat. Want to rent a place or buy something?
Here is how you get the Jaltemba Express Free Listing
1) Type your ad in your computer. We prefer NO FORMATTING. Yup that’s right. We’ll make it bold or red as per your instructions, but often it is harder to change it all to work on the web.
2) Clearly state what you have to sell and give 5 -10 points about the article. If it is a truck, for example, state the make, model, year, color, mileage and price. We find point form the most effective.
3) Give us any additional instructions you may have. Blue background. Red Letters
4) Give us a few pictures. We will select the best ones.
5) After we print it, ensure it’s what you want. This is very important. You are the proof-reader, not us.
6) We want ALL ads from to be translated into both English and Spanish.
7) Then take this word file and picture files (JPEG) and send it to us (editor@ontheroadin.com) as an attachment or drop it off at the La Peñita RV Park on a disc.
If you cannot or do not have the skills to do the above, then talk to us. We have people in the community that you can pay to type or to translate etc. very inexpensively. If we have to do any of the above for you, then we will expect you give a big donation to a local charity.
Let us know when you classified is no longer available and when to pull your ad.
Tournament Format Set for Jaltemba Express Community Challenge Cup
18 four person teams placed as a two person team with two people from another team. Both team members drive, one drive selected and other player hits next shot until hole is finished.
Both members drive on next hole etc. Four drives from each player to be used on each nine holes. Ball plays as it lies, except can be marked and cleaned once on the green. Mark placed behind the ball, away from the hole. NO GIM MIES
Freeman RV Handbook Available in the “Lo” 
Jayne Freeman Author of The Complete RV Handbook is staying in Lo de Marcos at the Refugio RV Park behind the Hotel Tlapquepaque in space 19 in the main section until April 15.
Contact her at danjaynefreeman@sprintmail.com or visit her website to learn more about the book: www.completervhandbook.com.
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
Click Here for more Information
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Please add this email address to your Express receivers.
Thank you. This is Gord and Marion Varty's son-in-law, sure makes it easy for the family to keep up with us.
The Varty’s
We do almost a yearly trip to this area; we would love to receive The Express. With Thanks, Wet and depressed on Vancouver Island.
Ken and Andrea Armstrong
PHOTOs
The Snap shots from Frank & Dona are priceless! In der paper (Express) dated January 20th 2007
B.Angus
BRIDGE ANYONE?
Hello
My name is Ralph Reichert and I would like to be added to your mailing list. I am living in La Peñita and would like to know what is happening in the area. I would really like to play bridge and wonder if there are games gong on in the area. Thank you for your help
Ralph
BABY SWING?
Hi Dot & Bill. Just have a quick question. Our son-in-law, daughter and five month old granddaughter are coming to visit on Feb. 3. Our granddaughter, Charlie, doesn't sleep well without her swing. You know those baby swings that operate on batteries. Anyway, just wondered if you could be a wanted ad in the paper in case anyone around town or Guayabitos has one sitting around they want to sell or even rent for a couple of weeks, save them dragging theirs down. If that is a possibility, please let me know and let me know what the charge is. Thanks, Sylvia Page
FEATURE – Mexican Shower in Lo de Marcos
PRE-WEDDING PARTIES FOR THE BRIDE AND GROOM
By Jayne Freeman
Ana Madero was greatly surprised last Saturday, January 20, when the women of El Refugio RV Park in Lo De Marcos gave her a wedding shower. Ana is a receptionist at Hotel Tlaquepaque, where the RV Park is located, and her future husband, Stephane Legault, is the Tlaquepaque Hotel’s RV park activities coordinator. The wedding is planned for February 10 at the church in Rincon de Guayabitos.
About 40 women from the park and Ana’s mother and sister gathered in the park’s outdoor community center on Saturday with three tables of “potluck” appetizers, and waited in great excitement at noon for Ana to arrive. When she did, tears of joy ran down her face. “Una sorpresa?” I asked her, and she responded “Un GRAN sorpresa,” (a great surprise).”
The shower gift, in keeping with Mexican custom, was money collected from each person who attended, and given to Ana to pay for her wedding dress. After she opened the gift, and smilingly thanked the group for a substantial contribution, everyone ate and visited. Ana’s mother had prepared a special, delicious punch which was enjoyed by all.
Meanwhile, the men in the park surprised Stephane by taking him out to lunch at the Pina Colada in Guayabitos. There they enjoyed food, drink and companionship, toasting the groom-to-be. The men also took up a collection towards Stephane’s wedding expenses.
  
HUMOR
Submitted by Ron Herbert
Gotta love the thought process of kids......................
"A 2nd grader asked her mother the age-old question, "How did I get here?"
Her mother told her, "God sent you."
"Did God send you, too?" asked the child.
"Yes, Dear," the mother replied.
"What about Grandma and Grandpa?" the child persisted.
"He sent them also" the mother said.
"Did he send their parents, too?" asked the child.
"Yes, Dear, He did," said the mother patiently.
"So you're telling me that there has been NO sex in this Family for 200 years? No wonder everyone's so damn grouchy around here."
Restaurant Reviews
Charly´s in Los Ayala
D. Bell
Sometimes you just can’t say no to a friend.
Lin Chimes wanted me to come out and visit her in Los Ayala and we dropped into one of her favorite restaurants “Charlys” She had written a couple of times with tempting notes:
“Los Ayala has a great restaurant called Charlie's Bar and Grill on the main beach street our town. If you visit, try their stuffed fish...fabulous! Live music available at your table upon request or when the waiter is not serving! My house guests are regulars for breakfast, lunch or dinner!”
But this editor didn’t bite… I am very busy I said. So Lin writes again:
“Just had another meal at Charlys'...you really need to try this one out. The best food. Jim had the seafood soup (lobster tail), the Sarandeado is unbelievable and the drinks are delicious. Charly's one, Antonia who serves will also pick up a guitar and sing at your table. Prices are so reasonable.”
Still I had other priorities. “So many restaurants, so little time,” I told her. But Lin persisted and insisted we go their together …. If only to talk about the clinic.
I was surprised to see Charlys on the main drag, a block off the beach in a brightly colored cinderblock building. Unassuming. It has inside and outside seating with a backyard area for larger crowds.
Lin, Jim and I sat outside at a little table and inquired about the “Sarandeado” a very special dish. Tony the owner returned 10 minutes later with a report “No,” he was sorry to report, “they do not have fresh caught fish. It must be the best for this dish.” While disappointed that I couldn’t try it, I was impressed that he would not compromise his standards.
We ordered the Seafood Soup, Mexican Style Fish Fillet, and Stuffed Fish Fillet and shared on smaller side plates so we could sample a broader range of items.
I was not disappointed. Indeed the seafood soup did have half of a small lobster as well as many other seafood treasures. Both the fish entrées were well prepared; clean tasting and very fresh. Unlike many restaurants, Charly’s does not overuse oil or grease to prepare their fish. The result is a lighter and tastier product. You taste the fish and not the oil or garnish.
While we chatted and ate, Tony Jr. played guitar unobtrusively a few tables away. Just right. The family owned and operated business has a welcoming staff and simple humble ambience that allows diners to eat and enjoy the food, music and conversation Serving good seafood at great prices, we know we’ll be back to try more items from this Los Ayala gem.
(Editors Note: See Jaltemba News Above. Charly’s has a singing contest tonight. Might be fun to give it a try!!!!
La Bottega dei Sapori in downtown San Francisco – by from Ken Larone
One hundred years ago, thousands of Italians immigrated to the Pacific port of San Francisco, U.S.A. With them came their recipes for fine food, wine and olive oil. Today the U.S. San Francisco is laddened with Italian culture and tradition.
Three two young Italian lovers discovered Mexico’s San Francisco, also on the Pacific Ocean’s west coast. They brought some of the same skills their ancestors brought to the U.S. Chiara Antonini brought her father’ pasta recipe from Vigano, 30 miles north of the Italian city of Milan. Her boy friend Alessio Casiraghi brought his cooking skills from a variety of restaurant kitchens around Milan.
Today this young couple is sharing their food skills with their loyal customers at La Bottega dei Sapori in downtown San Francisco. Each day they make fresh bread, pasta and desserts. Customer’s take-out favorites are focaccia, lasagna, pizza, fruit tarts, apple strudel, cheese cake and profitel rolls (cream puffs with chocolate).
“Our desserts are easy to eat,” says Antonini. “I can walk down the street and they are easy to sell, particular to Mexicans because they are use to buying food from street vendors.”
Most of Bodega’s customers who come to their small restaurant are Canadians and Americans who live six months of the year in the small coastal towns close to San Francisco. Special foods like tortellini or Osso Buco take longer preparation which means three or four days in advance notice.
Traditional Mexican food is based on fresh vegetables and fresh fruit with fish and chicken. The key staple to Mexican food is corn. Wheat flour is the staple in most of Italy except around Milan where polenta, a corn based pasta is preferred.
“Our business is growing in the high season----certainly around Christmas,” says Antonioni.
Charlie Cerrito of Sarasota, Florida, who has traveled throughout Italy many times, finds La Bodega great Italian food.”
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