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The Almost Daily Newspaper for Jaltemba Bay and Surrounding Areas Circulation 1270

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

Friday January 5, 2007 Get the sun tan lotion its another great day!

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Jaltemba News & Notes

New Storage Facility for George talks over his storage plans with ace editor Dot Bell Jaltemba Bay

George & Loretta are taking reservations for space for 2007 in the new Storage facilities in El Monteon. The fenced area 1 block South of the school is currently undergoing massive changes. A large work crew is moving quickly to provide safe and secure storage for those who want to leave vehicles, boats, RVs and trailers in Paradise when they go back home.

The area, protected from the salt air and high winds, is perfect for storing vehicles and electronic equipment. The large reinforced roof is ready now for vehicles and those that want protection from the summer sun and heavy rains. It is extremely sturdy and high enough to provide good air circulation during the muggy months ahead.

We visited the area last week when the backhoes were clearing the land for the Storage Rooms (bodegas) and the 24 - 7 security house. Bricks were piled high near the entrance ready for construction. George guarantees that they will be ready to go March 1 - a promise that looks like a slam dunk considering their reputation in the community and with the number of workers and equipment on the field. "We'll be ready" he says confidently.

The security for the facility will be second to none.

"We will have 3 layers of security" says George. "Number one, we are installing electric fences." (Currently the property is surrounded by a chain link fence) "Number two - we're having 24 hour security at the gate. Number three, we are having a BIG MEAN DOG on this side of the facility. And we're having his brother on the other side."

The storage rooms - bodegas- are going to be large enough for most storage needs. In fact you can get together with a neighbor or two and share the spacious 5'X10'x10' space. Each of these rooms will be accessible by a locked door. "You will be able to lock them yourself" explains Loretta "and ensure that you stuff stays put."

We were particularly impressed by the flexibility of the owners. "If someone has a special storage need, they should come down and talk to us" say George. "One fella, for example, wants his RV hooked up to electric so his fans can keep the air moving. Well we can take care of that and just charge him a little bit extra to cover our costs. If you need something special, let's see if we can provide it for you. Now's the time."

George and Loretta are committed to providing fair and honest pricing. They guarantee no price increases for at least 5 years. "We are here for the long term. We live in this community year round and we want everyone to be happy with our services."

Customers who book for the 2007 Season will receive a 10% DISCOUNT. A GREAT DEAL CONSIDERING THE ALREADY LOW PRICES.

Locally Call: (044) 327-978 2040 or (044) 327- 978 2041

US or Canada call: (011-52) 1-327-978-2040

San Pancho Music Fest 19-25 FEBRUARY

Started in 2001, the San Pancho Music Fest began with 12 performers in one day and grew to 116 performers over three days for the 6th annual event held in February of 2006.
On the last weekend of every February, a musical show is held in the Jardin de Grillo of Casa Puerco, #9 Calle Africa, San Francisco (San Pancho), Nayarit, Mexico.

The purpose of this fest is to show off the tranquil village of San Pancho, the musical talent of those residents who live in or are visiting the area, provide a common thread of joy between the cultural mix of those who reside in and visit the area.
THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGED. MUSICIANS PERFORM FOR FREE. NOTHING IS SOLD.

2007 SCHEDULE 19-25 FEBRUARY
MONDAY-FRIDAY The stage, sound & lighting is free and open for sound checks and jamming 9 am to 5 pm
OPEN PERFORMANCES (ALL NAYARIT TIME)
THURSDAY 6 pm to 9 pm
FRIDAY 6 pm to 9 pm "FRIDA'S EYEBROWS"
SATURDAY 2 pm to 10 pm - OPEN MIKE
SUNDAY 12 pm to 2 pm SPIRITUAL MUSIC
SUNDAY 2 pm to 9 pm OPEN MIKE
SUNDAY 9pm CLOSING WITH GALLO AND FRIENDS

La Peñita NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

The La Peñita Neighborhood Watch meeting will take place on January 9 at 4:00PM at the Hotel California. This is for all residents of La Peñita. You do not need to be a property owner to attend.

If you are concerned about keeping La Peñita a quaint, safe, clean village attend this meeting. Contact anesthesia94@yahoo.ca for more details.

Hotel California Donates Dinner for FORE!

Jorge Aceves Gives for Golf For a Cure

Steak? Those Famous Shrimpballs? What'll it be? Jorge has donated a dinner for FORE from the Hotel California to the 1st Annual Community Golf Challenge, on February 25, 2007, the Field of Dreams Golf Course, Campo Ensueño. Teams from throughout the Bay Area will compete for the Jaltemba Cup - the Best Golfers in the area. Each community will challenge the others to determine which Town receives the Cup. We are expecting a sell out crowd of 150 people including players, audience and media. All proceeds will go to Cancer Research, specifically the Dana-Farber Research Hospital in Boston, associated with Harvard Medical School. Their work has been a benefit to cancer patients throughout the world and they continue to be a leader in the field of cancer research.

The event will attract a large number of people because it involves community pride - the Best Golfers in the area. Each town will have at least one team representing their community. It will also have a number of smaller events within the event; Driving Competition, Putting Competition and potentially best Cheerleading Squad. The goal is to have a fun event and to raise money for a Cure to this deadly disease that has touched all of our lives.

Repairs for the Bridge of Life

DO SOMETHING REALLY GREAT FOR EVERYONE AROUND YOU

Volunteers urgently needed to donate time and /or money to fix the walk and bike suspension bridge between La Peñita and Rincon on January 7th 2007 PLEASE MEET at the BRIDGE at 0700am. The estimate to fix is 1300USD and volunteers will be adding and pulling cable, replacing screws and boards, installing new cyclone fencing, installing two posts to stop the motorized vehicles that are tearing up the bridge, two trash barrels at each end. THE ONLY ONE WHO WILL APPRECIATE THIS IS THOSE WHO USE THE BRIDGE - BUT THE ONLY ONE WHO WILL REPAIR THE BRIDGE IS YOU

Letters to the Editor

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Editor,

Please add me to your subscription list. Your paper is great.
Jean Clarke

Editor,

I love your e-news. My very good friends are staying in Guayabitos for two months....the newspaper lets me catch up on the things they may be doing. You have a wonderful forum here.

L. Martin Penticton BC

Editor,

Please add us to your list. Gracias,

Judy Parker

THANKS

Editor,

Thanks Jaltemba Express, because of you I know that my bro George is in La Peñita and will be visiting me in Vallarta soon. Keep up the good work!

Dianne

Hi Folks!

Thanks for providing us with the Express every day. We will be arriving in RDG on January 12th. for our first the first time in Mexico. I have been following your paper for weeks now, and already feel like we're coming home, not going away for a vacation. Keep up the good work! Thanks

Bart and Lorn

LINE DANCERS WANTED!

Hi Bill and Dorothy

Here are the details of our dancing class:

English: Line dancing - French and English - El Tiruron Giant Palapa, Retorno Palmas, Guayabitos - Tuesdays and Fridays - From 9:00 am to 10:30 am - cost: 20 pesos - COME AND HAVE FUN!!!

Francais: Danse de Ligne - francais et anglais - la Palapa Géante El Tiburon, Retorno Palmas, Guayabitos - les Mardis et vendredis - de 9:00 am a 10:30 am - cout: 20 pesos

Responsables: Jocelyne & Lucien Phillion

Hotel Mar y Sol 1 - #112

jocelynephillion@hotmail.com

We also organize with our Mexican friend Cali from Lima de Abajo wonderful Horseback outings: to secluded beaches, Indian Sanctuary, etc. Meals, beers, drinks, etc... Wonderful sceneries...

Those who do not want to go on horseback, we go in Mexican trucks. Lots of fun!!! Very cheap 400 pesos for the whole day on horseback and 200 pesos in Mexican trucks!!! My husband is responsible. Could he bring you some wonderful pictures??? Where and when???

Thanks a lot

Jo and Lou

ABANDONED PUPPIES

Am sending 3 photos of puppies abandoned on the road to my house. We picked them up this a.m. early and want to put a note in the J.Express that they are up for adoption to good homes with families who will take good care of them. They are adorable and very healthy. Contact Casa de Los Amigos at 274-0713 if you would like to see them and to adopt one. Please tell your friends as they need good homes soon.
Hope we can find good homes for them. I know an article and photo in the Jaltemba Express is the key to finding good homes soon! Thanks so much.

Rosalie Hope

MEXICAN KIDS

Half the time I don't know who's Canadian or who is American - just that down here we are Gringos.

One thing I did notice over the holidays is how well behaved Mexican children are; how they seem to get along with their siblings without the whining and finking on each other that I noticed yesterday when in PV at a kid friendly restaurant full of GRINGO kids. The Mexican kids in line with their parents at Wal-Mart did not put up a caphony of "I want this" followed by tantrums that we noticed in a few gringo families, and that I have witnessed at home numerous times. How come Mexican kids are less bratty than kids at home?
Heather - Kidless in La Peñita....

CANADIAN AMERICAN RELATIONS

I guess Vicky and I have been hiding out somewhere or all of this negative talk has gone over our heads, but never the less I will put in my two cents.

During the years that we have had our Bed and Breakfast, we sit and chat over breakfast and coffee. We have never had or heard (directly), or entered into any conversation that put either Canadians or Americans into categories that are derogatory. Sure, and rarely, we will get overbearing or unlikable guests, but coming right down to it, I can't remember if they were Americans or Canadians. It really doesn't matter.

I have a couple of drinking buddies from Canada and England and we BS each other from time to time but in fun. Such as my English friend Fred who claims to have a hard time with Spanish. To me he has a Cockney type accent and I tell him that before he can learn to speak Spanish he must learn to speak English.

Some years back a Canadian friend and I were traveling to look for new areas to check out (we left our wives at an RV park with our two rigs.) We started looking for a place to stay for the night and spotted a small hotel that was flying a Canadian flag. When we asked if he had a vacancy he said "your not yanks, are you". My friend, who is from Edmonton said no and then whispered to me "just say eh once and awhile and we will be o.k." Actually, I took no offence and thought it was funny.

Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously.

Bob Howell

Humor - Real Beers

There's a big conference of beer producers in the most beautiful town in the world: Amsterdam, the Netherlands,

At the end of the day, all of the presidents of all beer companies decide to have a drink in a bar.