Issue 1069, September 28 - October 4, 2017 by Vallarta Tribune

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Remembering Dr. Armando Soltero Macias

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ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit Here is some advice to make your trip a little easier and more enjoyable. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from Guayabitos to the Ameca River and including Nuevo Vallarta. BUSES: A system of urban buses can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. Current fare within Puerto Vallarta is $7.50 pesos per ticket and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board a bus. Hold on to your ticket. This is your proof and insurance should anything happen. Bus destinations are typically written on the front of the window. Those with a ‘centro’ sign will drive through downtown Puerto Vallarta and those with a ‘tunel’ sign will drive through the tunnel roads that go behind the city. TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person unless there are more than four passengers. Take note of the taxi number on the outside door and where it picked you up. If you lose an item this information will be vital to attempting to get it back. MONEY EXCHANGE: To exchange money you will need your passport. Best option is to use your bankcard to withdraw funds from any ATM machine. ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees. USING PESOS OR USD: Businesses must display their prices in pesos and they may also post the prices in any other currency they choose. They cannot refuse to accept pesos. Some service staff may appreciate being tipped in USD and others in pesos. If you are concerned, ask. TIPPING: How much and when you tip are personal choices and unless otherwise noted a 10-20%

tip on food and beverage and services is standard. Tip the kids and seniors who bag your groceries. They work exclusively for tips. Have change at the ready for musicians and clowns that ride the buses – typically tipping 5 pesos or less. Taxi drivers do not receive tips unless they go to extraordinary lengths. DRINKING WATER: Puerto Vallarta’s water (at the source) is certified pure enough to drink. For many who live here long term, we drink from our taps with no issues. For those on vacation, it may be better to stick to bottled water. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with a rescue animal is easy – and it’s easy to take them home with you. The process is quick and inexpensive. You need a certificate of health from a local vet with the appropriate inoculations, among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo hold of the plane may be your biggest challenge. Contact your airline to double-check their requirements. COMMON SENSE: Just as you would not walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexicans are a forgiving bunch, basic politeness is appreciated. Pay attention to your surroundings. Pay your bills. Be courteous. And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 15,000 pesos. You can be taken to jail and your vehicle impounded. There are many checkstops on the weekends and you will be asked to blow if they suspect you have been drinking. LEGAL SYSTEM: Not knowing the law is not a valid excuse in Mexico or anywhere. If you find yourself caught in a legal situation be aware that the system works much differently here than you are likely used to. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance.

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Calling in Mexico Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky. There are different codes you need to use depending if you are calling landlines or cellular phones and if they are local or long distance. LONG-DISTANCE CALLS FROM WITHIN MEXICO For national long-distance calls (within Mexico) the code is 01 plus the area code and phone number. For international long-distance calls, first dial 00, then the country code (U.S. and Canada country code is 1), so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number. CALLING CELL PHONES (FROM A LAND LINE) If you are calling from a landline within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, the 10 digit number. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number. Cell phone to cell phone only requires the 10 digit number. PHONE CARDS Phone cards (tarjetas telefonicas) for use in pay phones can be bought at newsstands and in pharmacies. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a tarjeta LADA. CALLING TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. Those that do work are often not toll-free. You need to dial a different prefix. To call the following toll free prefixes, dial as follows: 800 numbers Dial 001-880-then the number 866 numbers Dial 001-883-then the number 877 numbers Dial 001-882-then the number 888 numbers Dial 001-881-then the number

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065 Fire Department: 322.223.9476 Ambulance: 322.222.1533

Ahoy Cruisers! NAME PASS DATE CARNIVAL 3,200 04/10/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,850 04/10/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 3,080 04/10/2017 RESIDENCE SEAS 1,800 07/10/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 2,240 09/10/2017 PRINCESS CRUISES 2,600 09/10/2017 OCEANIA CRUISES 400 09/10/2017 CARNIVAL 3,200 11/10/2017 HOLLAND AMERICA 1,850 11/10/2017 NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE 2,800 11/10/2017 DISNEY CRUISES 2,400 12/10/2017

Immigration: 322.224.7719 Consumer Protection: 01.800.468.8722 Tourism Offices Jalisco: 322.221.2676 Nayarit: 322.297.1006

Consulates American Consulate 24 hrs 01-332-268-2100 Canadian Consulate 322.293.0098 322.293.0099 24 hrs: 1.800.706.2900

In port this month

In the month of October Vallarta welcomes 46,323 passengers! CELEBRITY PRINCESS CRUISES PRINCESS CRUISES HOLLAND AMERICA DISNEY CRUISES HOLLAND AMERICA HOLLAND AMERICA DISNEY CRUISES PRINCESS CRUISES

2,499 12/10/2017 2,600 15/01/2017 2,600 17/10/2017 1,850 17/10/2017 2,400 19/10/2017 1,850 24/10/2017 2,104 24/10/2017 2,400 30/10/2017 2,600 31/10/2017

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Great things are happening! Keep donating!

THAT STRAW?

ast weekend I went to the second PechaKucha event at Incanto. A friend was presenting her idea of creating a ‘maker’s co-op’ in the heart of Vallarta, and I wanted to support her. What was great was the diversity in the stories being told. From earthquakes to magical coins, it was so interesting. PechaKucha originated in Japan, and it is a very stylized way of presenting your ‘story.’ It makes for a fast-paced and entertaining evening. The third volume of PechaKucha is on October 19 at the Los Mangos Library. The Vallarta Tribune is sponsoring the event. Please come and join us! It’s probably the best 40 pesos you could spend. Also important to note is we live in a bilingual city and the presenters can choose to tell their story in Spanish or English, or both. Don’t be that old man who left in a huff because he didn’t understand Spanish. Sheesh. Speaking of dates in October – we had the date for the opening of the La Cruz Farmers Market wrong in last week’s paper. The market’s opening day will be Sunday, October 22. October 28 is the Saturday before Halloween, and the 5th Annual Halloween party at El Solar will be happening! The

theme this year is ‘Til death do us part.’ In the coming weeks, we will begin the weekly calendar of events again, but you can also look online at vallartatribune.com/eventos for all the upcoming events. If you are hosting an event or a reoccurring event – you are welcome to add it to the online calendar for free. Visit vallartatribune.com/ list-event-free Please donate generously! The country continues to rebuild after three devastating earthquakes, untold aftershocks and storms. There is some debate as the best places to donate both items and money. Walmart, Home Depot, Starbucks continue to collect items such as food and medicines for all the affected areas. Cinemex will x3 your donation, which adds up quickly. There are a number of gofundme projects including www. gofundme.com/mexico-quake,

which is organized by Julien Fruchier, a Puerto Vallarta resident, who is helping the poorest families who have lost everything to rebuild. Now that the search for survivors is finished, it is important to help people rebuild their homes. Mexico City has seen an impressive coming together of community support, but the small villages in the less populated areas continue to struggle – it’s important that we don’t forget about the countries poorest. Last weekend, two fundraising events both raised upwards of 30,000 pesos each – the congratulations and mil gracias to Jimmy Nash, the Rainbow Realty team and Mantamar as well as Monton Brew Pub for their exceptional efforts. The weather continues to batter our beaches, but we can’t complain. We are very lucky to be safely ensconced in our little bay that protects us from the worst of it. If you are reading this online, know that while we have received what seems like an inordinate amount of rain these past few weeks, Puerto Vallarta while a little soggy, is thriving! And we will be here, with sunbrellas and cocktails sin popote when you arrive! Be kind. Be generous. Say no that straw in your drink. Safe travels, Madeline

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Puerto Vallarta

hroughout the month of October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pamela Thompson is planning a number of special events. The annual kick-off event “Pink Wave,” will be at Hospital San Javier Marina on Friday, October 6 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Pam is asking for help with donations of sweet, savory, and

pink items to help make event a success. The October Healthcare Resources program will include information about Mammogram Clinics, along with regular speakers programs, clinics and all of the Breast Cancer Awareness events. If you are able to assist, please email her at pamela(at) healthcareresourcespv.com.

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Mexico Signs Deal with Alibaba Allowing Mexican Enterprises to Sell in China

M Rescue Dogs, the Four-Legged Heroes

escue fogs are vital elements in search and rescue operations. Dogs, who have long been considered man’s best and most loyal friends, have become the heroes of the September 19 earthquake. Particularly Frida, a member of the Canine Unit of the Mexican Navy, who has found over 50 people throughout her career, and whose assistance has proved vital in the search and rescue efforts in Mexico City and in Juchitan district

of Oaxaca on September 7. Marina-Chan as the Japanese have fondly dubbed her for the name on her vest - has become somewhat of a sensation on social media networks, yet she isn’t the only rescue dog, there are dozens of others who are helping efforts. Drago, a rescue dog, with a 47-member group from Guatemala's Search and Rescue team is in Mexico to assist in the humanitarian efforts.

exico’s small and mediumsized enterprises will find it easier to sell their products in China after Mexico and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday as part of the Mexican president’s visit to China. Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visited the Alibaba headquarters in the city of Huangzhou in eastern China, where he and the company’s founder Jack Ma – considered the richest man in China – witnessed the signing of the document. “Alibaba is one of the world’s

largest technology companies with a sophisticated e-commerce ecosystem and a remarkable reach of more than 500 million active annual consumers globally,” Pena Nieto said in the statement. Under the memorandum of understanding, Alibaba will promote Mexican products in China, provide help to Mexican companies wanting to sell in China through e-commerce and encourage Chinese tourism Mexico, according to a statement by Alibaba. Alibaba will also “provide training in the kinds of analytics that have driven consumer insight

and product innovation in the Chinese market.” “By partnering with Alibaba, we can expand Mexico’s export options in China and Asia more broadly, while enhancing Mexican SMEs’ knowledge of e-commerce and cross-border trade,” Peña added. The main objective of Peña Nieto’s China visit was to participate in the Dialogue of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries, held on last week on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, which took place in Xiamen, southeastern China. In his speech at the forum, Peña Nieto talked about the need to step up international cooperation for development, defend free trade and strengthen rules-based multilateral trade.

Mexico’s Economy Grows 1.8% in Q2

exico’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.8 percent in the second quarter, compared to the same period in 2016, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) said Tuesday. The expansion of the GDP between April and June was driven by the service sector, with a 3.2

percent increase, and 0.70 percent growth in the primary sector, which includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining. Manufacturing, however, contracted by 1.1 percent, the INEGI said. In the first quarter of 2017, Mexico’s GDP grew 2.3 percent, compared to the same period last year. Mexico’s GDP grew at a 3 percent annualized rate in

the second quarter on a seasonally unadjusted basis. Latin America’s second-largest economy grew 2.3 percent in 2016, thanks to growth in the resources and service sectors. Mexico’s GDP grew 2.5 percent in 2015, a figure that was above the 2.1 percent growth registered in 2014 and the 1.4 percent figure for 2013.

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marciavallarta@gmail.com e live in ‘interesting times’, don’t we? Earthquakes, hurricanes, cyclones, tsunami warnings and that’s just what’s happening in Mexico in September! Throw in some serious bloody health issues (mine) in the month infamously called Septihambre (hunger); I have sat back and watched money fly out the door. I am greeted by people who say they are happy I’m ‘better’. I am not. I am on the road there but I still can’t see the end of the street. Those who have had similar issues say it’s MONTHS of recovery. I will grudgingly let you know if it’s true! Intercam Banco is my favourite bank ever, ever. I strongly urge everyone – new ex-pats for sure – to get to a branch near you and open an account. There are a bunch of reasons why so here’s a simple list: - They pay interest that you can actually spend on things! - They don’t charge for things like using their ATM (and, I have never found Intercam’s ATM’s ‘out of money’ unlike many Mexican banks, not even during Semana Santa) - You can pay Telmex and CFE bills there, no charge - Or, you don’t even have to go to the bank! Just call them, and it’s done! - Online banking to check your

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balance and see your statements - They also deliver paper statements every month if you want them to - They have bank trusts, escrow accounts in USD or pesos - Here’s the biggie: everybody speaks English Intercam is green. They care about our planet and go out as a team with their families and clean miles and miles of beaches every year. With the disasters in Mexico City this month, Intercam has set up an emergency fund that you can donate to. To kick-start the program, Intercam put up one million pesos and will match ALL donations to the centavo. All monies go to the Mexican Red Cross and are earmarked specifically for earthquake victims. I have been invited to the Grand Opening of Intercam’s Sayulita Branch the end of this month. If memory serves, it’s the first bank ever for that Magical Town. What a relief for folks that live up north of us and have had to travel – some to Vallarta – just to do their banking. They’ll be open to the public early October. I’ll let you know all about it next week – my first foray “out” in three weeks. That’s what’s happening… From Here.

n September 18, there were Mexico City mothers who put their children to bed and kissed them goodnight, weary and hoping they could finish up their tasks and get some sleep themselves. They were thinking about work, or bills, or some other worry that always seems to catch a mother’s attention and stay there, wrapping itself around and around her mind as she finishes the nightly chores. They woke up the next morning after a good sleep, or not enough sleep, or so much sleep that they had to shake their kids awake and rush them into their school uniforms so they would get to school on time. Because if they were late, the school might turn them away, and THEN what would they do? Some mothers walked their little ones to school in uniforms clean and pressed, in neat braids and big red ribbons. Others made a mad dash to the bus, little boys running behind with breakfast stains on their shirts, spikes of hair sticking up in the back the way it always did even after being treated with a handful of gel. All of them left their children at school with that feeling you get when you’ve accomplished something so early in the morning. They may have turned away from the door with a thought we’ve all had: make sure they learn something today, teacher, because just getting them to the door was enough to wear me out. Their children probably got a kiss as they turned away to run inside. Some mothers would have had to stop them with a quick hug and That Look that says, I’m still your mother, now give me a kiss and tell me you’ll be good. Some of them clung to their mamas longer because they didn’t want them to leave yet. Maybe one or two cried a little bit because they were still getting used to a

new school. For those mothers, there was a tiny twinge of guilt at the gentle push they gave them, because it was time for work, and their children would be fine, but oh, they hated to see them cry. I keep thinking about those things because those are the things moms do, and I do them every day. Except my children came home to me on the afternoon of September 19, and many of theirs did not. I may be able to imagine what that last morning was like because I am a mother. I may be able to understand that last rush before the drop off and the frustration of dealing with children who take ten minutes to put a pair of socks on, but I can’t fathom the grief of these mothers today. I can’t because, when I try, my mind shrinks away from the thought like it’s a lit match. It won’t even turn toward it. It seems to be just too much for one heart to bear. And if the thought is too much for me, then the reality must be truly excruciating. But that’s the reality of many mothers, fathers, siblings, friends, families all over southern Mexico today. The media has shown us multitudes of volunteers, concerned citizens and neighbors who have come out to help dig through the rubble, to support the families who are holding vigil over the schools and offices and houses, waiting to at least just know. That has touched our hearts, and it’s a beautiful thing. But what we don’t see are the empty beds, chairs, homes. And they must be empty indeed. Perhaps we can’t even imagine. But we can join up with a reputable organization and ask what they need. We can gather the items that at least can help to heal some physical bodies and give someone a place to lay their heads tonight. We can be part of an effort that offers even a little bit of hope that there’s life after this. We can offer our hands to those whose hands are achingly empty today.

he earth has been shaking in Mexico. We could not be more proud of our team of 21 bomberos (fireman) from Puerto Vallarta who responded and travelled on September 19 to Jujutla, Morelos (one of the most devastated areas) to work on search, rescue and building inspection. They continue to work there as I write this. I have continual updates from them via text. They are in a “camp” with other volunteers who answered the call to assist the multitudes in Morelos, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Mexico City. There are rescue workers from points world-wide which everyone is grateful for. But breaking this down to “our very own” gives us all a sense of pride, a sense of honor that is difficult to put in to words. They have left their homes and families to dedicate their time 24/7 to those in need. And bravo to the bomberos that remain in Vallarta to most likely have to cover shifts for their co-workers and to diligently work as the rains here continue with flooding, mudslides and the day to day work that goes on. In addition, the donations of supplies including food, medicine, clothing at a myriad of locations throughout the area to go to the affected areas is amazing. Puerto Vallarta really does come together in so many ways. It is important to remember that yes, there are many needs for the affected areas but we continue to have those in our own backyard that continually need assistance and we must never forget them. Dra. Adi Dominguez is our bi-lingual psychiatrist. She took a few years off (she had twins!) but returned to her private practice a few months ago, and we are sure glad that she did! She is mainly focusing on medications, prescribing, adjustments and changes but still does some therapy as well. On Monday, October

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Medical Award-winning Director Matters Ramiro Daniel is Back at Incanto

sources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, indeur total health and well-being. We offer assisiagnostic service for any healthcare needs. 9, 2017 at 9am we invite you to join us as we continue our “Breakfast With a Physician” program as we do “Breakfast With a Psychiatrist” with Dra. Adi. We sit around a table and have a casual chat with the doctor, asking questions, have a little breakfast all in a comfortable environment. No set agenda, just an informal chat. There is no charge but we do require an RSVP as space is limited. It is very important to know what medications are available here and what medications require a prescription by a psychiatrist. Dra. Adi is also highly experienced in testing for Alzheimer’s, so there are a lot of questions to ask her! We also have several psychologists (therapists) that we work with. They are all legal and licensed to work in the area and completely bi-lingual. Normally when I receive a request for a therapist, I send the person requesting all of the contacts and let them communicate and decide so that they can go with whoever they feel the most comfortable with. It’s not the same as “I need to have my ears checked” but a much more personal type of experience. Bravo to our bomberos! Bravo to all of the rescue workers! Bravo to all of the donors! Here’s to a semi-dry and a semicalm week!

ncanto to re-open and announce new season line-up on October 4th! Award-winning Princessas Desesperadas Director Ramiro Daniel brings his stage production of “Que no se culpe a nadie de mi muerte” (“Do not blame anyone for my death”) to Incanto beginning October 7th for a limited run. Written by Humberto Robles and starring actress Jazmín Betsabé, this tragic/comedic monologue, presented in Spanish, is the story of a thirty-year-old woman who waits for a phone call to prevent her pending suicide. During her wait, she examines the different people and various personalities who have influenced her to come to this difficult decision. She reflects on her life as a girl, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, and as half of a couple. All of these relationships represent important facets of her life, as well as the problems she has faced along the way, including loneliness, difficult family relationships and sexual abuse. Will the phone finally ring to convince her to give up the idea of taking her own life? Director Ramiro Daniel has an artistic past that spans more than

15 years, with beginnings in the municipal theatre group of Puerto Vallarta. He currently directs plays for Arkos University, Perro Bravo Productions and for his own theatre company, Boa Viagem. Daniel has directed thirteen plays including “Princesas Desesperadas”, “La Muerte Chiquita”, “Un Hombre Ajeno” and “El Grito”. He was awarded the Vallarta Youth Award, and twice received the award for Best Director in one of Jalisco’s theatre festivals (Encuentro de teatro del Interior de Jalisco). He also won for Best Original Drama in the same competition. His play, El Grito, has been published in the anthology Dramaturgia Jalisciense Contemporánea by Paso de Gato. In 2017, he was invited as an intern to participate in the National Theatre Exhibition Festival’s activities where he was able to develop his next project, “Ella 2.0”. Actress Jazmín Betsabé is from Guadalajara, currently based in Puerto Vallarta. She emanates a unique energy and passion on stage that is definitely worth seeing. Aside from doing theatre, Jazmín is a physician, and dedicates her daily

life to her medical practice. Her performance in “Que no se culpe a nadie de mi muerte” has received high praise during its first season. Performances are October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 8:30pm in the cabaret theater. Tickets are available at Incanto’s website. Resuming Wednesday, October 4th, Tongo plays Latin/Cuban rhythms on handmade instruments at 7:30pm. Open Mic is on Thursdays at 7pm co-hosted by Tracy Parks and Chris Kenny. Pearl’s Gurlz drag revue starring Angie, Diva and Maury and hosted by Aunt Pearl is on Fridays at 8:30pm. Bingo with Pearl fundrai-

sers are held on Saturdays at 5pm. Singer-songwriter Chris Kenny plays her blues and roots solo show on Saturdays at 8pm, followed by popular Spanish guitarist/singer Gabriel Reyes at 10pm. He also plays on Fridays starting at 7pm. Piel Canela, featuring guitarists Eduardo Leon and Fernando González with percussionist Samuel Renteria, play on Sundays at 7:30. Also on Sundays at 8pm in the piano bar, is Salsa Dancing and instruction by Francisco Ledezma. Resuming Tuesday, Oct. 10th is Sylvie & Jorge of ‘The Zippers’ band with classic rock. No cover charge in the piano bar.

Our Mexican Mosaic Hearts Are Heavy

atasha Moraga’s heart and soul are always with her dream project, El Parque de los Azulejos, but her heart is heavy for the hearts and souls of Mexico that have been devastated by the earthquakes. During this sensitive time we want people to feel like they can donate to the many in need across Mexico. We are a completely self-funded art installation and obviously raising money is pivotal to completing the project. We have no doubt that our supporters will help us in the coming months, but if for now you wish to use your funds to help the people of Mexico with their recovery efforts, we understand. The tiles sales are an integral part of our success and they are going fast. Business tiles and benches will be the first to go due to their limited number available. We will keep

you posted on ways you can get involved in the project and donate in the near future. A huge shout out for our sponsors this week: David Richey is sponsoring a Celebration tile as well as a Memo-

rial tile for a friendly neighbor in PV that had passed away. Ken and Sharon Rose also purchased a Memorial tile for their beloved daughter, Kimberly Rose. What a wonderful remembrance. Hotel Posada de Roger for

sponsoring a Business tile and to Alejandro Cornejo of Hotel Tropicasa for sponsoring a Celebration Bench. Thank you all for your generous support. For more information, contact us at: info@tileparkpv.com

Frankies has gone crazy! Re-opening October 4th We prepare the best italian food for you Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 5-11pm Venustiano Carranza 276 Zona Romรกntica 223 2267

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The IRS Gets Audited Too

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Michael Nolan

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Michael Nolen is the host of ‘The Good Morning Wake Up Show,’ which is broadcast as part of the University of Guadalajara’s 104.3 FM radio station at the CUC campus in Puerto Vallarta. Every Saturday at 9 AM

Remembering the first UdG CUC President

ector general of the UdeG expresses its condolences to the family! Students, graduates, parents, university authorities and society in general gathered last Tuesday to pay a tribute to the former director of education, Dr. Armando Bachelor Macias. Dr. Bachelor Macias, was architect of the Foundation of the Centro Universitario de la Costa (CUCosta) and its first Rector from 1994-1998. Liliana Bojórquez Martínez, widow of Dr. Bachelor, thanked those present. She said that his best legacy is education. "The teachings given to us, I think that

this is his best legacy …" I have a life movie of nearly 24 years with him. Many of you have been in this film, accompanying him and are part of it. Believe me, really, with all my heart, I thank you very much this attention and signs of affection.” At the end of the tribute, a mass in his honor was held at the Church of our Lady of Guadalupe. Sing Up Now For Run And Fun On Sunday, October 29th at 8 am the UdG CUC will host the Black Lions Race. There will be a 2K, 5K and 10K races. For more info go to the UdG CUC web site www.cuc.udg.mx Or carreraleonesnegros@cuc. udg.mx After the race from 9 to 1 pm the UdG CUC Social Service Extension will hold a Community Service Brigade This is a university program that is held once a month in a different community in the Puerto Vallarta area. The University will offer health care, legal advice, self-construction of public housing, psychological health, nutritional, financial, legal, accounting services, and physical fitness. The Brigades will help disadvantaged communities in the region; University teachers, social service providers and students of UdG CUCosta will be there to help. The program’s goal is a commit-

ment to social equity and improving the living conditions of the socially disadvantaged by offering basic services to those in need. The program seeks to create a greater social awareness among students of the University Center of the Coast of the University of Guadalajara. For more information, please contact: Mtra. Maria Guadalupe Gomez Basulto (322) 226-2263 Ext 66263 I would like to say ‘Thank You!’ for all the nice things you have been saying in emails and phone calls over the past few weeks about the articles I have been writing. I am very happy to provide you with this information. Many of you have been asking about my radio show. The Good Morning Wake Up Show. It is aired every Saturday from 9 to 11am on UdG Radio 104.3 FM. If you do not have a radio you can tune in via the internet at this link. http://udgtv. com/radio-puerto-vallarta/en-vivo If you would like to listen to past shows you may do so at vallarta.podcastudg.com. Last but not least, I can be contacted at 104.3wakeupshow@gmail.com Please if you have any ideas on future shows, or events you would like me to talk about contact me. Please remember: Life isn't measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away!

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com, online radio at mixlr.com/orlandogotay or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer.

he Treasury Department reviews how the IRS does— it’s an audit of the taxman. Is this perverse, or cool? These reveal where the IRS is falling short. In response to the report, one can expect renewed vigor. A recent Inspector General report talked about international exchange of information, or how the IRS uses tax information received from other countries. No rocket scientist needed to understand how that helps to detect non-compliant taxpayers. The report covers exchanges apart from the FATCA law. For context, Mexico has information exchange obligations with the US from both its tax treaty and FATCA agreement, but no “collection assistance” provisions. Mexican SAT people will not come to your door collecting an IRS debt. In Canada, they could. But I digress. The IG report explains how the IRS regularly receives data, “one shot” specific request reports initiated by the IRS, plus the “hey, look at this” info sent by tax administrations of other countries on their own initiative. It’s supposed to work both ways, but we learn the IRS was very slow and eventually stopped sending hardly anything back. Nice. Here’s where it gets interesting. As it turns out, the IRS does not seem to use much of what it gets, in systems that are not easily sear-

chable by agents. Worse, few IRS people are even authorized access. Never one for niceties, they do not even send letters to tax partners acknowledging received data! Lots of self-imposed red tape stands in the way of using this information to detect non-filers, audit returns, or locate assets to collect taxes. In short, seems the IRS is almost flying blind, drowning in a sea of missed opportunities. Besides the possible lack of sympathy one could have with the taxman’s self-inflicted predicament, it is also important to know they are now on notice to correct deficiencies. Knowing the government mindset, I can also expect these initiatives take off soon with oomph. I mentioned these data exchanges are apart from FATCA. Given the recent bad report card, one can only wonder how that new data is being used. Are people’s hidden accounts being detected? The big ones seem to be. To me, the important takeaways are: 1/ There are agreements in place to exchange a wide variety of tax information (remember, it can be used to identify those who don’t file; detect those who underreport tax obligations or omit income, or to find out where they stash their loot for collection). 2/There were several meaningful shortcomings, all of them solvable, 3/Timetables are being established for correction. Now you know.

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You and Your RFC Code By Fabien Madesclaire fabien@g3mex.com

If you have real estate questions, or want to know more about local properties, contact Fabien anytime at G3MEX Real Estate Group email: Fabien@g3mex.com.

ll foreign buyers and sellers of Mexican real estate are now required to have their own CURP (Clave Unica de Registro de Poblacion), and RFC (Registro Federal de Causantes) numbers at the time of closing on a property. Too, current foreign property owners are obligated to have their own RFC and CURP numbers. The CURP is the national identification number here in Mexico. If you already have an official Mexican Residency Visa your CURP should be printed on your visa. If you have a resident visa, but no CURP, you should contact the Immigration office here in Mexico (INM). If you do not have a residential Visa you will have to contact the Mexican Consulate of your native country and begin the process of establishing Mexican residency. Applying for a residential visa has become more complicated, and a big change from the past, when you could simply go to the immigration office here in Vallarta, turn in your tourist visa and apply for your FM2 or FM3. These types of residential visas no longer exist, which has caused some confusion and aggravation, but ultimately the process is pretty straightforward, and most of the Mexican

Consulates in the larger cities and towns in the U.S. and Canada are now accustomed to processing this paperwork. For instance, the Los Angeles Mexican Consulate website has a link to residential visa information on its homepage. For more information go to: http:// consulmex.sre.gob.mx/losangeles/ index.php/visas-a-extranjeros. Your local Mexican Consulate will provide you with official documentation, to begin the temporary or permanent visa process. Complete and submit INM’s online application prior to arriving at their office. Be sure to have copies of all necessary documents (they are strict about this, so make a few extra copies of everything to eliminate any trips back and forth

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to INM), pay associated fees, and your Visa should be ready in about 2 weeks. Note: Puerto Vallarta’s INM office is much busier during the high-season (December-March) so try to shoot for the other months, in order to expedite processing. For more information, go to the INM website at: http://www.inm.gob.mx/ Banks and Unofficial RFC Numbers Evidently, in the past, some banks issued unofficial RFC numbers to foreigners opening bank accounts in Mexico. To find out more check out this interesting article on the always helpful website Yucalandia: http://yucalandia.com/2014/01/18/ mexican-bank-issued-non-sat-rfcids-for-foreigners-potentially-a-problem/ How to Obtain Your Official RFC: The Secretary of the Hacienda is happy to issue you an RFC, as it means more money in the coffers of Mexico. They provide a plethora of information online at: https://rfc. siat.sat.gob.mx/PTSC/RFC/menu/ Remember that your RFC number is an excellent tool, which can be used to take deductions on renovation work that you’ve done to your Mexican property. If and when you decide to sell, it will help you to shave off some or all of your capital gains taxes. Always ask for an official factura (invoice) from any service providers. Check to see that they include both your and their RFC numbers on the factura. Also, make it a habit of asking for facturas from hardware and supply stores, when making home improvement related purchases. Obtaining your RFC does involve some extra work, but using one can really pay-off in long term savings Please Note: This information may not be the final word, as things do change. Be sure to consult with a Notary or real estate agent if you are involved in a real estate transaction here in Mexico.

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Riviera Nayarit and Bahía de Banderas, Working Together to Benefit Tourism

ver 10 thousand new hotel rooms will be built in the Riviera Nayarit-Bahía de Banderas area within the next four years, thanks to a joint effort between the business sector of the region and the municipal government, led by Jaime Cuevas Tello. During the establishment of the 10th Bahía de Banderas City Council from 2017-2021, Fernando González Ortega, President of the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association, reiterated the commitment and good faith of both sides to work together in regards to infrastructure and tourism. “It’s a big challenge, the municipality has grown and there are a lot of demands placed on services, on the infrastructure. We’ve contacted and are working with Doctor Cuevas Tello. We are well aware of the importance of the moment we’re in and we hope we can count on his collaboration and lend him our support as well, so we can all back the promotional strategies we’ve been implementing with such success,” he said. Major Investments Office He also announced the reactiva-

tion of the Major Investments Office (OFAGI by its acronym in Spanish), which is responsible for offering the best and most efficient customer service to business owners, as well as guaranteeing rapid transactions. Among those present at the inauguration were representatives from the region’s tourism and business sector, among them Dr. Jorge Villanueva, President of the Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas Business Owner’s Association (AEBBA by its acronym in Spanish), who expressed his trust in the new administration and seconded the commitment for the creation of a new hotel infrastructure. Meanwhile, Alfonso Rizzutto, President of Grupo Marival and Vice President of AEBBA, said they had already approached the new mayor of Bahía de Banderas and an agreement had been reached for the creation of more promotional strategies to benefit tourism. “The most important point is that the business sector and the government need to work together, so that Bahía de Banderas and the Riviera Nayarit can grow adequately and well regulated,” he said. “We want Bahía de Banderas to be even better four years from now.”

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Adorable Dog In The Spotlight... BETSY by Janice Gonzalez

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etsy is a Lab/Shepherd mix, weighing 44 pounds and she is around 2.5 years of age. She is a high energy girl so needs a family who enjoys long walks and exploring the great outdoors. Betsy would do best in a home where she has plenty of space to run and play with her toys. She loves her people and is almost puppy like with her high energy and playfulness. Betsy is sociable with other dogs but can be a bit selective when making friends. She is not good with cats, however. We think Betsy would be a great companion animal for a family with older children. Betsy has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. If your active family is looking for the perfect pet, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application.

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez he SPCAPV has started a new opportunity for businesses to contribute and become sponsors. We thank all our sponsors who are dedicated to making a difference. If you are interested in helping, write to clare23leach@ gmail.com to join us. During these hot summer months, we have limited tours of our sanctuary. If you are interested, reservations to visit the sanctuary need to be made in advance. To make a reservation, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com. We appreciate any donations you can bring for our rescues and also please feel free to bring treats for sanctuary staff as they truly appreciate it. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Face-

book page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. Go to Photos where you will also find individual Albums for all the animals available as well as a bit of their history. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $1,500 pesos. To make donations via PayPal, select the “Donate” option on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/spcapv or on our website at http://spcapv.com/donate/. You can drop off any donations for the SPCA at Hacienda San Angel located at Calle Miramar 336, above Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in El Centro. Get involved…rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, donate or educate. You can learn more about the SPCA Puerto Vallarta by checking us out at www.spcapv.com/home or on Facebook.

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Three Hens & A Rooster Market News

Aprons - Pillows Masks - Cooling Ties

nyone up for quiche or a savoury pie? How about some perogies with fried onions? Fried chicken with some potato salad on the side? Have you had Alex’s homemade sausages? So many different kinds to choose from. Jalapeño jam and freshly grated horseradish you can preorder from Pat’s Pandemonia Boutique. And there are desserts that go on forever – scones, cookies, cupcakes, fudge, different kinds of fruit and veggie bread, some iced, some not. That’s a mere smattering of the foodstuffs available at Three Hens & A Rooster Market! We have two wonderful resident artists upstairs. Go up and check the working studios of Edwige and Barb. Both are amenable to paint commissioned works if you don’t see exactly what you want. Serious herbal remedies, clothes, shoes, women’s handbags, hand painted

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wooden curio boxes, fabulous decorative masks to put some dazzle on your walls and aprons, aprons, aprons! Jewelry from simple yet intricately woven bracelets to an amethyst encrusted black river pearl

necklace. And all matter of sparkly things in between. Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm at Venustiano Carranza 466 in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

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arcia is back! Come and say hello and see what’s new and distinctly different. Andrea, of La Dulce Vida, is happy having husband James home from the U.S. Between the two of them, the innovative ideas for new baked treats will not stop! They are experimenting, improving, improvising and getting better – together. Welcome back, James; lots of sweet work to be done! Try the latest carrot/zucchini loaves… amazing. A head’s up for those of you who use Ricardo Mazcal’s herb-based, natural products. He is working on

a new elixir to help tighten skin that will actually work in our moisture-laden tropical air. The saggy skin he is targeting is under-the-eyes and jowly, crepe-y (creepy!) turkey necks! If you have mosquito bites that bother you, or are sunburned, try some Chilcoatl Plus, either in a small roll-on or lotion. It is a mild topical anesthetic for pain that also kills bacteria and viruses. If he has some raw material at hand, he will give you a tiny piece to chew. Very interesting and super versatile herb! The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.

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Debbie Reynolds Talented Singer & Actress By Fred Jacobs

ebbie Reynolds was born Mary Frances Reynolds on the first of April, 1932 at El Paso, Texas. Her father was a carpenter with the Southern Pacific railroad. Her mother took in laundry for extra income, while they lived in a shack in El Paso. The family moved to Burbank, California in 1939. Debbie was a student at Burbank High School when at the age of 16, in 1948, she won the Miss Burbank beauty contest. Debbie was first discovered by talent scouts from Warner Bros. and MGM who were at the Miss Burbank contest. Both companies wanted her to sign up with their studio and had to flip a coin to see which one got her. Warner won the coin toss, and she was with the studio for two years. When Warner Brothers stopped producing musicals, she moved to MGM. While at MGM, Debbie regularly appeared in movie musicals during the 1950s and had several hit records on the Billboard charts during this time. Her work on the big screen impressed the studio, who then gave her a co-starring role in what would become her biggest film role to date in “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) opposite Gene Kelly. Debbie would go on to marry three times. Her first marriage was to singer Eddie Fisher in 1955. They became the parents of Carrie (1956–2016) and Todd Fisher (1958). They appeared to be the perfect Hollywood couple, until Eddie had a scandalous public affair with Debbie’s good friend-Elizabeth Taylor. The Eddie Fisher – Elizabeth Taylor affair was such a great public scandal, that it led to the cancellation of Eddie Fisher’s television show. Debbie later got the starring role in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” (1964) which led her receiving an Oscar nomination as Best Actress for the role. Debbie also landed her

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Debbie was devastated by Carrie’s death, according to her son Todd. The following day, on December 28, 2016 Debbie was taken by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, after suffering a “severe stroke,” according to Todd. Later that afternoon, less than 24 hours after Carrie’s passing,

Debbie died at the age of 84 years old. Throughout all the turmoil of her life in Hollywood, Debbie could not bear to be apart from her one constant in her life and took her final bow, to rejoin her. Fred Jacobs is a full time resident of Puerto Vallarta and the author of three books.

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own sit-com on NBC in 1969, called “The Debbie Reynolds Show”. The show had very good ratings for a new TV show, but Debbie took a very strong stand on having a cigarette brand as the major sponsor of the show, which turn into a public feud with NBC. Debbie would walk away from the TV show in protest, after just one season. Throughout the 1970’s Debbie continued to make albums that were very well received, give concerts and do stage work. She also devoted much of her time to raising her teenage children. Debbie was so proud when her daughter Carrie, landed a role in the film “Shampoo” (1975) opposite Warren Beatty. Not long after Debbie watched as Carrie starred as Princess Leia in the George Lucas sci-fi film Star Wars (1977) and gained worldwide stardom. From 1999 to 2006, Debbie played Grace Adler’s over the top,

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Over the past month we have been making small changes to our distribution locations; hopefully making it easier for you to find a copy. The Tribune will be available for pick up at the tourist offices in the main plaza as well as in Park Lazaro Cardenas, in Puerto Vallarta. You can

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