Issue 1104, May 31 - June 6, 2018 by Vallarta Tribune

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Vallarta Turns 100

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Riviera nayarit

6 Incredible diving spots Page 17

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FROM ALL THE STAFF AT THE VALLARTA TRIBUNE

Felicidades

PuertoVallarta FOR 100 YEARS AS A MUNICIPALITY AND 50 YEARS AS A CITY

L-R: MADELINE, CYNTHIA, MARCIA, RACHEL, REBECA, ANDRES, ANAHI

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

t the Tribune we want you to have the best experience possible while you explore Puerto Vallarta, the Bay of Banderas and Riviera Nayarit. Here are some helpful tips for traveling. TIME ZONE: The entire state of Jalisco is on Central Time, as is the southern part of the State of Nayarit starting from San Blas in the north. BUSES: A system of urban buses with different routes can bring you from one end of the bay to the other and all the spots in between. If you’re going further than San Pancho, head to the main bus terminal to catch a ‘Pacifico’ bus. Current fare is 7.50 pesos and passengers must purchase a new ticket every time they board another bus. There are no “transfers.” TAXIS: There are set rates within defined zones of town. Do not enter a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Make a note of the taxi number in case you leave something behind. Drivers typically do not carry change.

UBER: New in 2017 to Puerto Vallarta, Uber is still experiencing some growing pains particularly in the state of Nayarit. Uber is about 25-50% cheaper than a taxi, but this is subject to change. The benefits of using Uber are set fares and the ability to follow up directly with your driver if there is an incident or you leave an item behind. MONEY EXCHANGE: Typically a bank will give you a higher rate of exchange than the exchange booths (Caja de Cambio). You will need your passport. Better yet, use your bank card to withdraw funds from any ATM. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and charge lower fees. DRINKING WATER: While Puerto Vallarta’s water has been

awarded a certification of purity for the past two decades, the quality of the water tested at the source varies greatly from what comes out of the tap at the other end. So do be careful. If you want to be doubly sure, you can pick up bottled water just about anywhere. EXPORTING PETS: Falling in love with the street dog outside your hotel is easy to do and it’s also easy to bring them home with you too. The process is inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@ gmail.com. COMMON SENSE: Just as you wouldn’t walk around your hometown drunk and belligerent, it is not acceptable to do that here. While Mexico is a tolerant culture, basic politeness is appreciated. Don’t pee in the streets. Don’t flash your money or expensive gadgets. Pay attention to your surroundings. Know where you are going. Pay your bills (and don’t forget to tip). And have fun! DRINKING AND DRIVING: First off – just don’t. The consequences are not worth it. Taxis or Ubers are cheap and plentiful. Fines are as much as 12,000 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 guilt is presumed until your innocence can be proven. This is a very difficult lesson to learn if you are visiting from the United States or Canada. Immediately contact your consulate for assistance. Director Noemi Zamora noemizamorareynoso@gmail.com Editor Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@Vallartatribune.com Sales Team editor@vallartatribune.com Designer Cynthia E. Andrade G. cysandra@gmail.com Web Manager Rachel Drinkcard Racheldrinkcard@gmail.com

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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

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In port this month

In the month of June Puerto Vallarta welcomes 12,800 passengers!

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Happy Birthday Vallarta

onight is the big night. Tens of thousands of people will pour into Vallarta’s Centro neighborhood to watch the Pepe Aguilar concert on the Malecon, then fireworks and finally dance the rest of the night away to cumbia. It’s going to be a fantastic party. I hope you’re ready! There are three great stories in this week’s paper that explain a little about the history of the area and the changes we have seen in the past century. And what a change it’s been. This time 100 years ago, Mexico was still fighting the revolution, which wouldn’t come to pass until 1920. Puerto Vallarta wouldn’t become known as a tropical vacation paradise until the early 1960’s when Dick and Liz were here to film Night of the Iguana (1964) and since then its been nearly non-stop growth and expansion. I know many lament the good ole days, but I’m happy to see smoothly paved roads, easily accessible internet, and better opportunities for the Pata Saladas who call Vallarta home. Now 1960 wasn’t so long ago,

and we still have a couple of longterm residents who likely remember when the only way to cross the Rio Cuale was by foot bridge. Or when the airport was in Colonia Palo Seco. Or when La Palapa was the only restaurant on the beach. Perhaps they even stayed at Vallarta’s longest operating hotel the Rosita. Longtime local celeb Gary R. Beck writes of his memories going back to 1979. He has seen Vallarta grow from a small town of mostly tacos to the foodie heaven it is today. Just in time for our collective hangover, the rains are here. We had a couple of light rainfalls this past week, and the big rains are well on their way. Meteorologists predict this tropical storm season

to be bigger than last year. The official AccuWeather forecast calls for 16-19 named tropical storms, with eight to 12 of these storms becoming hurricanes between May 15 and November 30, 2018. At this point, I welcome a little water in the garden and to rinse the dust off everything. I’m sure I’ll be singing a different tune when my house floods, but for now revel in the rains! Now that the rains are here please take a little time to pick up the garbage that will flow down the streets into the rivers and ocean. Consider paying your neighborhood kids to pick up a bag or two and support their bolis (frozen fruit water popsicles) habit. The turtles are

returning to our shores to lay their eggs. Please don’t interrupt them. Don’t shine a light on them and if possible, notify an official where they’ve laid their clutch. Finally, It is with a heavy heart I learned of the passing of Michel Ferrari Pascal. He was an innovator who loved this city. He helped

launch the largest Farmer’s Market and supported the International Gourmet Festival. He did everything to perfection, and he will be missed. Our sincerest condolences to his friends, partner, and family. Happy Birthday, Vallarta! Madeline

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From then to now: 500 years of history in Banderas Bay

anderas Bay was discovered by the Spanish in the early 1500s. The name Banderas originated from the fact that conquered native groups would carry numerous flags and banners with them into battle. In the year 1525, at Punta Mita, which is the northernmost tip of Banderas Bay, Francisco Cortes de Buenaventura led 100 Spanish soldiers into the region to conquer the native people. When they arrived they were carrying four big banners as well as the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe on a large pennant. Soon after arrival on shore it was quickly realized that they were outnumbered by the 20,000 Aztatlan (indigenous people of the area) who turned out to defend their lands. A frightened Spanish friar went down on his knees in front of the Aztatlan, consequently exposing the large image of the Holy Virgin directly behind him. Immense rays of bright sunlight illuminated the Virgin. The sheer brilliance of the light which reflected off the image both stunned and terrified the Aztatlan, and they immediately submitted to the Spanish. The Spaniards convinced themselves that this whole thing was indeed a miracle. Throughout the 16th century, adventurers, sailors and explorers used the Banderas Bay area as a pit-stop on long voyages. The region around the bay also served as a convenient hideout for pirates. Farther inland the Spanish seized native lands and enslaved the hard-working indigenous people. Sadly, during the first 100 years of Spanish occupation approximately 90% of the native population

was wiped out due to smallpox, measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria and influenza. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, silver and gold were mined high up in the mountain towns of San Sebastian del Oeste, Talpa de Allende, and Mascota. Gradually over time agriculture became less of a focus in the area. As mining activities increased, so did the demand for salt to process the precious metals. In 1851, a 19-year-old boatman from Cihuatlan named Guadalupe Sanchez began importing large quantities of salt from the Marias Islands into Los Muertos Beach in Banderas Bay. As business prospered, Sanchez found himself spending so much time in this beautiful, remote region that he decided to establish himself in the area along with his wife and several companions. Gradually a small town developed that Sanchez named Las Peñas. The port established there was called Puerto Las Peñas. In the early 19th century when the United States discovered silver, the price of this metal plummeted and so did the profitability of mining in the Puerto Vallarta area. Agriculture once again became the focus of displaced workers, specifically in the fertile valley of the Ameca River in the area now known as Nuevo Vallarta. As the region lacked a sufficient infrastructure of roads out of Las Peñas, the abundance of harvested agricultural products were shipped by boat to other parts of the country. Because of the growing importance of Puerto Las Peñas, on May 31, 1918 a Municipality was formed

and the port was renamed Puerto Vallarta in honor of the Governor of Jalisco, Ignacio L. Vallarta. By the 1963, word of the beauty of Puerto Vallarta began to spread to the United States, most specifically as the result of gossip mills going into overdrive about big Hollywood stars Deborah Kerr, Ava Gardner, Sue Lyon and Richard Burton on location in Puerto Vallarta to film the movie Night of the Iguana which was being directed by famous

American director John Huston. During filming Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, each who were married to others, started a lusty romantic affair that made headlines around the world. Richard Burton purchased Casa Kimberly, a love hideaway, for himself and Elizabeth. Paparazzi were on hand to record every juicy detail from the extra-marital affair going on, to the rumor that famous author Tennessee Williams

was often seen on set with his pampered poodle that was believed to have suffered from sun stroke. Because of the presence of A-list celebrities in Puerto Vallarta, the city received an incredible amount of international media attention. Tourism demands from the general public literally exploded overnight. It seemed as though everyone wanted to know more about this exciting, exotic location. In response to the heavy demands of tourism, from 1965 to 1971, Francisco Medina Ascencio, governor of the state of Jalisco, moved forward with a vision to create the development and infrastructure needed to mold Puerto Vallarta into a modern tourist destination. With firm backing by Mexico President Gustavo Diaz Oradaz, Puerto Vallarta officially became a city on May 31, 1968 and received the financial resources it needed to build bridges, roads, and an international airport, as well as bring in electrical power and telephone service. The population of Puerto Vallarta continues to increase dramatically each year as tourists become residents and expats. Although expats in Puerto Vallarta hail from all corners of the globe, it’s primarily Americans and Canadians who choose this incredible location as their retirement destination. In addition to its residents, a steady stream of tourists fill the area year round. Today Puerto Vallarta is Mexico’s second largest vacation destination and host to more than 4 million visitors each year. Original: visit-vallarta.com

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Standing through the years, Vallarta’s oldest hotel By Bob Schulman

n the lobby of the Hotel Rosita in Puerto Vallarta there’s a mural of what this Mexican beach resort looked like when the hotel was built in 1948. There wasn’t much there, mainly a church, some homes scattered on hillsides above the village, the 12-room Rosita, and a short cobblestone walkway from the hotel to an arcaded plaza. According to local chronista (historian) Manuel Encarnacion, about 7,000 people lived around the city in the late ‘40s, mostly fishing families. “The town,” he said, “stretched out for about 12 blocks, looking much like it did when the whole world saw it in John Huston’s 1964 film, “Night of the Iguana.” It turned out to be much more than a movie. Besides featuring a cast of superstars - among them Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, Deborah Kerr, and Sue Lyon - the filming was spiced by an off-screen romance between Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, who’d followed him to Mexico. When word of this got out, both were married to other people at the time, the scandal made headlines around the globe. Soon, hundreds of reporters were on the scene, straining to catch a glimpse of the couple cavorting between their secluded villas in an area of town known as “Gringo Gulch.” Between snippets of Dick and Liz, the media swee-

tened its coverage with shots of the city’s sundrenched beaches and the old-world charm of its cobble stoned streets and colonial architecture. Puerto Vallarta got millions of dollars of free publicity, and it hasn’t been the same since. As more and more tourists began showing up in Puerto Vallarta, developers began building posh hotels around the city and along the beaches edging its immense, crescent-shaped bay. Early entrants in the ‘60s were the Posada Vallarta (now part of Dreams Resorts) and the Camino Real (now part of the Krystal chain), recalls Encarnacion. Fast-forward to today, and Vallarta is one of Mexico’s most-visited resorts, its beaches lined by some 300 high-rise hotels and boutique inns. It’s now home to more than a quarter of a million people. And what had been “a short cobblestone walkway” from the Rosita in 1948 is now Puerto Vallarta’s crown jewel: a mile-long beachfront promenade called the Malecon. Spruced up over the last few years at a cost of millions of dollars, the Malecon is packed with wall-to-wall art galleries, upscale jewelry and leather shops, stylish restaurants, outdoor cafes, and quirky bars. Visitors wandering around the shops are treated to dozens of whimsical artworks peppering

the beach side of the promenade. Gracing the sands are everything from Star Wars “Wookiee” characters to statues of giant seahorses, mermaids, jumbo-sized seashells, dancing dolphins, and surrealistic high-backed chairs with sea critters sitting in them. Some of the works are by famous Mexican

artists Sergio Bustamante, Alejandro Colunga, and Vallarta’s own Manuel Lepe. Right at the main entrance to the Malecon is the 112-room Rosita, now the oldest hotel in Vallarta. Named after builder Salvador Gonzalez’ wife, the hotel was

enlarged a few times over the years, but it stayed on its original site. “Little did Señor Gonzalez know that the Rosita would some day have such a wonderful location,” said Marcelo Alcaraz, the hotel’s general manager. Original: www.huffingtonpost. com

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Paradise and Parenting

From Here Marcia Blondin

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had planned this week’s column around joyous events like the super Gay Pride parade watched from the comfort of Seasons P.V. patio with Susan and David after a fabulous Restaurant Week dinner. And the great block party that followed. Instead, I want/have to write about Michel Pascal Ferrari. Everybody who knew Michel, however briefly, was touched somehow. He often pissed people off; it was just his way of speaking; rarely nasty but he would never suffer fools gladly. Ever. I enjoyed his slightly acerbic wit and that he found humour everywhere. If you have photos of him, he is almost always smiling or laughing. Maybe at you. I had known of Michel for about a decade; for a normal statured person, he took up a lot of space. He wanted everything in his life to be RIGHT. In everybody’s life. He helped the Amapas Homeowners Association so the streets where he lived would be safe and well lit. He made and sold pasta at the Old Town Farmers Market and helped that become the most successful Market in the City. He helped with Gay Pride at its inception six years ago so that the message came across clearly. He leapt into the November International Gourmet Festival with both feet and became ‘like a son’ to fellowSwiss Heinz Reize, one of the foun-

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ders. He loved animals, especially his white dog, Anais and the turtles that came to lay their eggs in front of his Sapphire Ocean Club were always protected. Michel met with City of Vallarta Environmental people and then had events like his beloved David de los Rios’ birthday party, to coincide with a turtle release. He wanted everyone to work together and to be fair and honest in his businesses. Always making a point to be uber-legal because Mexico was his home. He sponsored Perro Bravo’s production of ‘Equus’ at Act II in February 2015 and hosted a preand post-production get together for the cast (and me) at Sapphire. He adored the children at Refugio Infantil de Santa Esperanza (R.I.S.E.), often having them at Sapphire to play at the beach and have lunch. Michel became my client a couple of years ago. He always swore he did not need or want to advertise. I convinced him otherwise, and we had many ‘exchanges’ shall we say about wording and spelling and layout in general. Often our afternoon meetings lasted until dark and his invitation to stay for dinner – while he cooked and poured wine – were always accepted while we continued to work on the latest ad. One time a paper flew off the table at Sapphire, I picked it up to find a mock-up of a menu. I offered to ‘fix

I am the preschool coordinator and nursery teacher at the American School of Puerto Vallarta. I am also both unsurprised and not a bit sorry that this list of my favorites is mostly about places to eat. If you can live in Vallarta without appreciating some of the good eatin’ around here, you have to be at least half Vulcan. the English’ before it went to print. He stammered, took a deep breath, and then mentioned that English was his fourth or fifth language so he would be foolish not to accept my kind offer. But it rankled. I wanted everything that the Tribune published for him to be perfect. He deserved it. When cancer struck, he went to Europe for treatment and was back and forth frequently. He won. I think it was about a year ago his joyous Facebook message surfaced about his clean bill of health. Not, however, for long. While Michel’s body remained cancer-free until the end, tumours began appearing in his brain, affecting his eyesight and put him in the hospital here in Vallarta. His parents Marco and Bernadette came from Switzerland as did Michel’s sister. His best friend and business partner of 23 years, Raymund, arrived a week later. Michel passed away in his sleep at 5 am, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. His beloved David was with him, holding his hand as he had done all through the many nights in the hospital. “It was beautiful,” he told me. Hold on tight to each other. From Here.

Rhythms of the Night

have been living in my favorite city on Planet Earth for nearly eighteen years and had never been to one of its most famous tourist attractions, until last night. If you talk to anyone who has gone on the Rhythm of the Night tour, they will tell you to get down to the nearest Vallarta Adventure office and sign yourself up, because it is better than an evening in a beach hammock with a cup of Kahlua and coffee (plus those particular things are available on the tour). This is not a cheap tour. And, considering the amount of effort and attention to detail that’s required to do it right (it’s been said that at least 100 people are involved in putting this excursion together each day), it really shouldn’t be. But if you are a local, and you can prove it, Vallarta Adventure gives some great discounts. I do love a company that appreciates its faithful, local clientele and knows all about earning pesos as opposed to

US dollars. I turned forty-five this past weekend, so my husband and I decided to splurge on a once in a lifetime event. At least I hope it’s once in a lifetime, because turning forty-five caused some inner reflection (also known as an anxiety attack). Also, I am pretty sure my knees suddenly started to hurt in response to the new digit. My husband, faithfully enduring his role as helpmate to a middle-aged hypochondriac, suggested this tour to deflect my attention from any more self examination. Here are a few things to know about me: I am, generally speaking, not “good” on boats. As in, I am very, very bad. I have the tendency to wish I were dead about fifteen minutes out on the bay unless I take Dramamine. I do not like ice-breaker games. Ever. I think there should be two boats for every tour: The Game Boat, where everyone tries to steal everyone else’s sticker by forcing them to say the word “no”, and The

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Medical Matters Pam Thompson

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Introvert Boat, where everyone sits in their own individual soundproof pods. So the boat trip, for me, is not really what makes Rhythms of the Night a special tour. And that’s ok, because it’s not a really long trip.

It’s roughly forty-five minutes to an hour, a totally doable amount of time for a landlubber like me. My husband and I refused alcoholic beverages, had our stickers taken away, and were left alone for the remainder of the trip so I could Keep It Together digestively. But as we approached Las Caletas beach, the favorite getaway beach for director John Huston, we could hear jungle drums and see the flickering torches and candles that would lead us to our beach table for two. And suddenly I was actually hungry and really quite excited. The whole path is dotted with drummers, musicians, and costumed jaguars and pre-Hispanic characters. Our table was on the beach with the sun just ready to set. We had a waiter who carried wine bottles wherever he went (obviously a professional) and a beautiful buffet of all sorts of deliciousness. I do not eat meat and I was more than satisfied. My husband does eat meat and he couldn’t stop smiling. There was also dessert, coffee with Kahlua, and hammocks, just like I said. After dinner we followed a

candle-lit path which opened onto a huge amphitheatre, with a pyramid forming the backdrop of the stage. The stage was set in a lush jungle, with vines and palms all around. Once it was dark, the show began and we were transported to pre-Hispanic Mexico, interpreted through dance, fire, and acrobatics. If you see this show and wonder why it reminds you of the Cirque du Soleil, it’s because Savia: The Legend of the Five Suns is directed by Gilles Ste-Croix. Ste-Croix is a Canadian performing arts director and one of the founders of Cirque du Soleil. Pretty cool, right? And cool doesn’t even begin to describe this show. All those words that writers are supposed to stay away from, like amazing, incredible, heart-stopping, etc, are inadequate anyway. This show needs to be seen and celebrated. It is a work of art in music, lights, dance, and acrobatics. So you need to go on the Rhythms of the Night tour, even if you have to play a couple of boat games in order to get there. And if I’m telling you that ice-breaker activities are worth it, you can be assured that this tour really is something special.

ull out those agenda to save some dates! It is a small miracle but I am already working on a few upcoming events! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year we have our stunning Pink Cocktail held in the lobby at Hospital San Javier Marina. Every year, we have more in attendance and it is a good way to kick of the season as they say. Delightful goodies, both sweet and savory which are for the most part, donated by wonderful people. This year, the Pink Cocktail will be held on October 5, 2018, 5pm to 9pm as in the past. Raffle prizes galore as well! And as always, I am requesting food donations, from cookies to appetizers. What makes this such a great event is that the entire community participates as we focus on breast cancer awareness and we honor our breast cancer survivors as well as remember those that have not. Look for loads of publicity not only on this event, but an entire month of events in October. We will close out the month with a Pink Brunch to be held at Bravos Restaurant on October 27, 2018. This will feature a fashion show by La Sirena Reina, swimsuits for women of all sizes! I need models! Get your pink on! I did not do Medical Matters last year. I just decided to take a year off, re-think the event. For those that have never attended, or perhaps are new to the area, this is our huge medical expo held each February at the Hotel Marriott. What began about seven years ago with a couple of hundred people attending a few exhibitors, has grown by leaps and bounds with the last Medical Matters being attended by nearly 4,000 people throughout the daylong event. With three rooms of speakers programs (all health related) running non-stop and a ballroom filled to the brim with local healthcare providers (from hospitals to labs, therapists to ambulances, insurance companies to chiroprac-

tors) this is THE health happening! All focus is on LOCAL healthcare services and providers. This event cannot be successful without the stellar volunteers that we have each year who keep attendees on track, keep the flow going smoothly and keep me from losing my mind. If you would like to assist, please contact me. Medical Matters 2019 will be held on February 11, 2019. Watch for oodles of information coming over the next few months. I would like to give a big welcome and shout out to The Print Company! They are located at Grandes Lagos 192 Local 1 in Fluvial Vallarta. The laser printing/printer is state of the art with graphic designers on site. Bilingual too! From maps to business cards, menus to banners and loads more, you will want to stop by and ask for a tour! Have a look at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ ThePrintCompanyPv/ No longer necessary to go to Guadalajara for printing needs on everything from coffee mugs to pens. We have this available here! Bienvenidos! Yes. It is hot and humid. No reason to complain as it happens every year, not a surprise! Stay hydrated is the #1 most important thing you can do! Here’s to a breezy week!

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Memories of Vallarta since 1979

hen I first visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in February 1979, I stayed at the Molino de Agua Hotel, which at that time was a tropical jungle getaway complete with monkeys and macaws. After landing in the quaint airport, we were all shuffled into a bus and driven to the terminal which was itty bitty but wildly impressive since at the entranceway mariachi broke into music greeting us to their city. Senoritas handed out key chains which were attached with a miniature sombrero and bottle of tequila [real!]. This tropical lure led me to learn about the national residents and visiting travelers from all over the world. Life was vastly different from the United States which was a major part of the draw, to a way of life dissimilar to what I had become accustomed. Immediately I knew that Puerto Vallarta was a special and spiritual place where I would have many wonderful experiences alone and with friends, new and old. The cobblestone ‘highway’ south to

Río Cuale bumped my body with joy. ‘Gracias’ brought smiles to the beautiful faces. Shopkeepers were eager and happy to please me, and the souvenirs mounted. “Want to buy my cheap Mexican junk?” The town grew larger, become a metropolitan area stretching along the Pacific Ocean and the Bahía de Banderas. Condominium complexes replaced hotels as the desired structures to construct. Along Francisco Medina Ascencio in the early eighties there were The Holiday Inn, The Sheraton and The Rosita. Enormous acreages lay weed-filled with million dollar views. Soon that would start to change and investors flocked to our community. I viewed these events as progress. Once it becomes known as a desirable location, growth occurs. Coming from San Francisco, California, I moved here after many yearly visits, which grew from three to five month stays. I traveled with eyes wide open to nearby towns such as Rincon de Guayabitos to Yelapa and Tehuamixtle to San Sebastián del Oeste and Talpa.

In the early visits, our dining choices were few and well-chosen. Taco stands were not sanitary, as many have become now. ‘Gourmet’ did not exist. One early visit highlighted a new restaurant on the river called Le Bistro. It was a black tiled jazz club serving quality food in creations unknown to us. I traveled with my restaurant working friends so dining was of top importance. New places seemed to spring up overnight with the fine Café des Artistes providing top culinary works to worldwide praise. Gradually, visitors who happened to be chefs back home started taking up residence in this area resulting in the food selections growing with an International flavor. The allurement of the people, culture, flora and fauna, food, live entertainment, simpler way of life, happiness and love brought people here once, then again and again. Puerto Vallarta possesses a healthy addiction we must never lose. Gary R. Beck garyrbeck1@yahoo.com

Happy Birthday Puerto Vallarta! By Christie Seeley www.vallartasounds.com

ast Saturday evening marked the kick off of the celebration of Puerto Vallarta’s 100th anniversary which will culminate with fireworks and celebrity guests Pepe Aguilar and the group Sonido Satanás on the 31st—the actual date of the inauguration of our beloved city. The Alas School of Music run by Kharla Barragan, which was formed to channel young energy into productive and enriching directions, started the show with music performed by boys and girls ranging from 6 to 18 years old. These kids had such energy and talent that we are sure to be hearing more from them together and individually in the future. They were followed by the fiery world music of Tatewari (Huichol for Grandfather Fire) made up of three talented young men from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Esau Galvan, Al “Mimi” Perez (playing Flamenco guitar) and Dani Marquez on bass guitar, with Canadian friend Sonny Davis on cajón. The group has graced this celebration with their performances for three years in a row. The show was spectacular. To the delight of the audience, they

introduced new music, composed by Galvan. The numbers were full of joy and intensity and the interaction amongst the musicians pulled the audience in, allowing us to share in their inspiration. The fellows are planning a tour of Western Canada in 2019 and are actively raising funds and making contacts for that endeavor (see tatewarimusic.com). They have a new CD completed that they will introduce for their 12th anniversary in

November 2018. It is devoted to the love of life and the beautiful landscapes of the Puerto Vallarta area. Even in a digital age, everyone who loves great music and Puerto Vallarta is going to want to own it. This was definitely a Flamenco evening as the next group was La Boquita, described as “mixing Flamenco, Arabic, Indian, Mexican Argentine tango and other Latin sounds”. The group consisted of

Paolo Uccelli, Silvia Busurto and Sol Maria, accompanied by talented dancers, singers and other related flamenco style performers, among them Spanish vocalist Santiago Martin. The malecón echoed with the sounds of Spain as the huge audience filled the grandstand and drifted through the balmy warmth of the evening amongst the food stands and entertainers found along the boardwalk.

The evening ended with the long anticipated performance by vocalist La Santa Cecilia from Los Angeles, California. She did not disappoint! Mayofest is a celebration that takes place every year at this time. The effort put into the show by Perla Alarcon and her group is rewarded by the gratitude of the people of Puerto Vallarta who came out in throngs to enjoy the wonderful music!

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he beautiful open floor plan showcases a high end kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets and bar seating. The comfortable and ample living and lovely indoor dining for 8 all open to the huge covered terrace with panoramic views and private jetted tub! Two restful bedroom suites each have private full bathrooms,

spacious closets and open to a private terrace fea-turing beautiful mountain views. A possible third bedroom/den/office with full bath makes this home perfect for family or guest visitors. Sold fully furnished with custom-made furniture. This is a true luxury getaway at a bargain price and absolute must-see! b o a r d w a l k r e a l t y p v. c o m / properties/grand-venetian-1603/

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

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Sheryl Novak is an expat Canadian who has owned a home in Mexico for over ten years. She is the owner of SOLutions Mexico and The Furniture Store by SOLutions Mexico. She is an expert on sourcing all styles of furniture for all sizes of budgets, in Mexico.

Buyer Beware: Plastic Rattan Outdoor furniture

ynthetic weave furniture, also called all-weather wicker, can be an excellent investment for our oceanside, sun-drenched homes. Unfortunately, not all manufacturers make synthetic weave furniture from the right type of plastic. Some manufacturers use a cheap plastic that will crack and split within one year from purchase. That’s why it is critical to know what materials the manufacturer uses. Since we have harsh conditions including strong, direct sunlight and nearby salt water, it is prudent to ensure you buy your outdoor furniture with caution. You have worked hard for your money – the last thing you want to do is have to replace your outdoor furniture every year. Synthetics are an excellent option for outdoor furniture if you select the right kind. Buy the right kind, and your investment will last for decades. There are different types of synthetics. Each performs differently, and some are extremely toxic. The options include cheap PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PP (polypropylene), PC (polycarbonate), PE (polyethylene) to the best, which is HDPE (High-density polyethylene). Many of the synthetics available on the market in the outdoor furni-

ture category use PVC. Not only is PVC a less durable choice because it will dry out and crack rapidly, but it also emits toxic compounds during construction and decomposition. What may appear to be a good deal at first will end up costing you financially and could potentially cause you and others health issues. So why do some stores sell low-grade plastic furniture? Big box stores and department stores compete amongst each other based on lowering prices. Outdoor furniture manufacturers who supply to these retailers, many of whom are offshore in China and Taiwan, wanting to maintain their margins, look for ways to save costs. As a result, they often reduce the quality of the materials and manufacturing

processes. HDPE is the highest quality resin material. Its high density means that it will not break, scratch or chip. It is also stain resistant and 100% recyclable. Most HDPE outdoor furniture pieces are also infused with UV inhibitors so that they will not fade in direct sunlight. One of the other advantages of HDPE over lower grades of synthetic rattans is that the furniture will not stick to your skin. Don’t you hate that feeling? How can you tell if that piece of outdoor furniture is low-quality synthetic or high-quality HDPE? One sign that the item is cheap vinyl material or low-grade synthetic is that it is shiny. Good quality synthetics are matte/flat. To be sure the manufacturer made the furniture from the right resin, check its plastic resin identification code. The code is is generally located on the packaging of the product. All HDPE items will display the HDPE code which is a triangle made up of three arrows pointing clockwise and the #2 in the center of the triangle. The best option is to purchase your furniture from a company that is knowledgeable about all the options and takes the time to help find the right solution for you. Buying a new condo in Vallarta? Email me for a free guide to cost-effectively furnish your home in Mexico.

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The Salvation Army Benefits from Jay Sadler Project Help By Dennis Rike & Donna Wong

his month Jay Sadler Project is featuring the Salvation Army as their monthly project. Currently the roof has been power washed and coated with a protective coating and the skylights have been repaired so no more rain will be coming into the building. Painting the interior will begin in June. Playground repairs in Playa Grande and San Vicente are well under way and will be completed in June. Julien Fruchier Yoga Retreats & Co. continues at DIF New Life Home for Boys in Coapinole. We are 60% completed on the painting and repairs and 35% on installing new light fixtures. There are 90 lights in total. Continuing to struggle with the large boulder at the Vista Hermosa Playground soccer field. Attached is a photo with Jim and Geoff Mawdesley on a pneumatic jack hammer. After three attempts we are going to cover it up and move both soccer nets back 15 feet. The length of the soccer playing area will remain the same. From there we will install a cyclone fence the length of the field to keep the ball from going into the road way. We received from a reader of the Vallarta Tribune a request for a wheelchair for Carlos Roberto from Ixtapa. In two days we found one and it has been delivered. Vets Vallarta continues with the support from Jeff Dana. Jeff’s project is to bring four combat veterans on July 25th for a week of Fishing and R&R. In the June news update there will be additional information. Jeff can be reached at jdridefree@yahoo.com. Future projects include Volcanes Kids Education Program, Horizonte de Paz Ixtapa, and Corral del Risco Estado de Nayarit Kinder school in Punta de Mita. The Salvation Army in Puerto Vallarta has 15 years of working here, in Mexico they have 80 years and in the whole world, 150 years. In all of Mexico they have several social work programs, 19 children’s homes, 21 children’s lunch programs, 3 homes for street people, 1 house for girls, 1 house to help mothers with family abuse and 2 shelters for immigrants. In each of the states of Mexico the Salvation Army has programs offering what is needed specific to that area. Locally the Salvation Army has a daily nutrition program for more than

80 children. Directed by Captain’s Consepcion and Alberto Gonzalez, the organization has a computer room, craft classes and English classes as well as other activities for the children. The Salvation Army also provides help to each of the families of these kids so that they can have a better quality of life. Much of the assistance provided is with the help of clothing, school supplies and school shoes. There is also a Sponsorship Program, where a person sponsors a child to continue their studies. One of the objectives is for children to receive a better/longer education, because many local children cannot continue with their studies due to their parents not having the money to pay the school fees. Many of the kids give up school to go with their parents to work making bricks. The Salvation Army cares very much for each of these children and strives to give them better opportunities. With the help of many people who know the Salvation Army in the United States and Canada, they continue to make a big difference in the lives of these families. While they offer a safe place with good facilities they still need some things to continue with this work and you can be the difference to help others! The Salvation Army also has an Emergency and Disaster Services Program. This department has capabilities of helping in any place that is affected by a natural disaster. They have six mobile kitchens, which can provide more than 3,000 hot meals per day, as well as other types of assistance as required. Contact info for The Salvation Army: Phone: (322) 290-1587 Email: Alberto_Gonzalez@Mex. SalvationArmy.Org More information for volunteering can be obtained by contacting Jim Mawdesley at (322) 156-6327 or jimmawdesley@gmail.com or www.jaysadlerproject.com

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The Bucerias Beat

Life in la Cruz

By Kiri Westby

Cindy Bouchard

Kiri Westby is an international activist and a writer, whose unique blogs have been featured on HuffPost and Good Morning America, and translated into multiple languages. Kiri is a mother of two and a practicing Buddhist, who was born in Boulder, Colorado, but has lived all over the globe. She recently relocated with her family to Bucerias. Nayarit.

Cindy Bouchard, an expat Canadian runs a Boutique Inn, Villa Amor del Mar in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. She and her husband Chris are living and lovin’ in Vallarta–Nayarit. If you want more info on La Cruz or desire… A very special vacation contact cindy@VillaAmordelMar.com

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Exploring experiences, enjoying what I adore and living in the now.

Slowing down and Taking Stock

ell, it happened again.The slower days of summer are here and with them comes an annual opportunity to slow down and take stock of all that we have. I swear sometimes I look at the calendar in November, and when I look again, it’s May. High season on the Bay of Banderas is so full that I can hardly get our swimsuits dry between events. From circus training to horseback riding to whale-watching-birthday-parties, my kids’ lives are even busier, and we rarely make time as a family to enjoy lazy, schedule-free days. But then June hits and all the visits from friends and family stop, schools and classes wrap up, and we find ourselves back on Bucerias’ nearly empty beaches, making sand castles, burying daddy, and recalling all the reasons we moved here in the first place. In these times, I like to think of all that we do have—from our health to a roof over our heads—remembering what is truly important. I learned this from watching and mimicking Mexican families who regularly gather on the beaches, making ceviche in unison, and catching up on all their news face-to-face. Sadly, this is becoming a lost art as smar-

M tphones transport our work lives in our pockets, and the constant communication from social media takes us away from what’s presently happening. Our minds and hearts are so inundated with all that is occurring elsewhere that we’re forgetting how to be in the moment. This week my family and I spent some serious downtime, offline and paying attention to each other’s words and needs. We went into Vallarta to experience the celebrations of Mayo Fest and the Centennial Expo, commemorating the creation of the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta on May 31, 1918. One hundred years ago, the pioneers of this fantastic city could have never dreamed of the fast-paced world we have created today. As we walked

the Malecon hand-in-hand, taking in the incredible Sand Art painstakingly carved for our viewing pleasure, our world shrunk and time decelerated. I realized that everything I valued was right there and right then. I am immensely grateful to Mexico’s people and culture, for showing us how to live again fully; for reminding us to focus on what we already have and not just on what we want; on being where we are and not just where we’re going. Like the fleeting sand creations, our lives are only temporary; we will all eventually return to the earth in some form or another. In the time we do have, let’s all take a cue from Mexico by taking stock of our blessings, planning long, lazy beach days with those we love, and leaving work at the office…lest we end up missing our lives entirely.

y passion during the slow season is to take time, to explore, to try new things and to meet new people; I’ve been doing just that! I checked out new music, I visited two new restaurants’ I’ve never been to before, we went on an out of town excursion and I met my kind of people; those who adore La Cruz. ¡Que bueno! This past weekend proved, yet again, how La Cruz represents all ages and passions. On Friday a group of us met at the Green Tomato to hear the Crazy Boys band, which had us dancing the night away to rock and roll tunes. It was packed with locals eager to enjoy each other and the music. La Ballena Blanca delivered me wings and deep fried mozzarella sticks to enjoy with my ice-cold tequila and a hamburger to go with Chris’ beer. As we meandered home on the malecon we relished in music roaring from the marina property.

The greatest event of the weekend and what the entire town heard to the wee hours of Saturday and Sunday was the RHA electronic dance music festival. Headlining DJs came from around the world spinning house and techno music; the marina, the beach and the beautiful Bay of Banderas showcasing not only the event but our piece of paradise as well. Some of the old timers called it “New Fangled music” yet La Cruz supported it in more ways than just dancing; local restaurant’s, too many to mention, sold their tantalizing tidbits to attendees. We had the best of all locations, enjoying dinner at Frascati’s, sipping wine at a window overlooking the festivities! Now is the perfect time to support local artists like Michael Danielson, our local sail maker and owner of PV Sails, who in addition to his sail biz is an artist extraordinaire. Mike creates fish prints by using actual fish as the pattern, adding paint and his talents to create art worthy to hang on your wall, after which the fish is served for dinner. In addition, using sails no longer in service he creates backpacks and functional art pieces for carrying everything from beach blankets to books.

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6 Incredible Places for Diving in the Riviera Nayarit

Speaking of Mike, he and Katrina with the support of the Marina Riviera Nayarit are preparing for the Summer Solstice “aka” Summer Sailstice on June 21. It’s a Paddle Board and Umbrella Downwind Regatta, free to participate, with many prizes from local businesses. It’s family fun with some crazy new challenges on the course, Por Que No? I’ll share details next article just mark your calendars for this fun filled annual event! If shopping is your thing the La Cruz market store reopens on June 18th with many new goodies. This is a great time to contract the artisans to make something special just for you! This week I’m setting out to learn how to make Pescado Zarandeado; red snapper with a unique sauce, which is typical of each family in a fishing village like ours to brag that their recipe is the best. To commence my investigation I’ve ordered for my gal pals our own fish to share at La Saranderia on the beach. We’ll enjoy with beverages and I’m pretty sure garlic shrimp will be consumed too! It’s important to me, with true Mexican heart, to ask others how they are. I invite you to check in with your neighbours, the clerk at the store and/or your waiter. Ask how their family is; the most important aspect of most Mexican’s lives. ¿Cómo está tu familia? Likely they’ll say Bien, bien or bueno; gracias.

iving in the Riviera Nayarit is one of the top attractions for travelers looking for more than fun in the sun during their vacations. If anyone has ever dreamed of diving with whales, dolphins, or turtles, this is your chance! With more than 300 km (186 mi) of coastline stretching from Nuevo Vallarta to Playa Novilleros, this area is rich for adventurous divers who can easily peer through their visors at everything from schools of colorful fish, giant turtles, mantas, rays, and other marine species thanks to the crystalline quality of the water. There are multiple establishments in the area manned by professional guides to take both beginner and expert divers to the best sites. Among the shops dedicated to scuba diving are Vallarta Adventures, Nayarit Adventures, Pipilas Tours and Punta Mita Expeditions. Here are six great sites for Diving in Riviera Nayarit. Islas Marietas Located in Banderas Bay, the Islas Marietas are one of the most popular diving sites in Mexico thanks to their incredible marine diversity. You’ll marvel at the amount of colorful fish that live there! It’s ideal for beginners: the depth ranges from 7.5 – 23 m (24 – 75 ft) and the average visibility is 12 m (39 ft), which means that if you decide to venture in all you’ll need is one oxygen tank. You can also kayak, snorkel, and paddleboard in the vicinity. El Morro If you’re a more experienced diver and want more thrills and adventure, head just 12 km (7 mi) west of the Islas Marietas and you’ll reach El Morro (still considered part of the Islas Marietas protected area). This is a series of rocky peaks that reach above sea level and descend up to 45 m (148 ft). At El Morro you can wall and cave dive, and there is a 15-m (49-ft) long tunnel to swim through. It also offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe lobsters, turtles, octopi, sharks, seahorses, dolphins, colorful fish, and enormous mantas and eels. It’s important to point out these tours are reserved only for small groups of certified divers. Los Anegados The Los Anegados rock bank is a very popular site for qualified expert open-water divers. Located in Banderas Bay halfway between El Morro and the Islas Marietas, this site is filled with caverns and rocky formations that go down up to 9 m (30 ft) under water, although in some areas the depths reach 24 m (79 ft). It has a fabulous diversity

of marine creatures and it’s very common to see rays and eels, as well as tuna and pikes. Giant mantas and sharks have also been spotted. La Corbeteña La Corbeteña this remote location has moderate currents and depths of up to 36 m (118 ft). This is the dream of every expert diver, with caves, arches, and inclined walls. It’s located in Bahía de Banderas, 65 km (40 mi) from Nuevo Vallarta. Here you’ll find all kinds of sea life: mantas,

turtles, sharks, and dolphins, not to mention groups of tuna fish seeking food. The depths at La Corbeteña are only open for private tours of groups of eight or more divers. Islas del Coral The Isla El Coral and its smaller sister island, Isla El Cangrejo, are located 3 km (2 mi) from the beach at Guayabitos. They’re considered protected ecological areas of the state of Nayarit and they are the natural habitat of a wonderful variety

of flora and fauna. Responsible scuba and snorkeling are popular around these islands, as the water is home to small coral reefs. You have to take a small motorboat off the beach at Guayabitos to get to the island and you’ll be there in just 10 minutes. Isla Isabel. Eco-tourists will find their paradise in Isla Isabel with its spectacular landscapes and incredible diversity of marine species and birds on its nearly 2-sq-km (less than 1 mi) surface. It’s also a National Park with a mountainous surface and cliffs that over panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. It’s located two hours by boat off the coast of San Blas and its underwater treasures are unparalleled. Mantas, humpback whales, whale sharks, and gorgeous coral, not to mention 79 species of fish, await the professional and recreational diver.

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ur Jewish Mama, Gloria Sue, has added a new salad to her already extensive menu. She was weeding her garden last week when she hit on the idea of mixing up some of her veggies with a zesty Italian Dijon dressing and calling it “Gloria’s Veggie Garden Salad.” Catchy, no? We are also introducing “Pasta Fresca” that is, of course, freshly rolled pasta - a number of different types to choose from. And there are sauces already made to go with. Pesto is also available; parmesan cheese and some crusty bread and call it dinner. Lisa Love has rejoined our Market after a couple of weeks off. She has spent her time well, searching her house for treasures she brought

with her from Europe. Some lovely fabrics as well as small antique pieces. Take your time perusing! Mark Hughes has sweet or savory pies; your choice. His quiches are a delightful, quick lunch with a wide variety of fillings. The secret to his incredible success is the pastry crust. Still made by hand and fabulous! Marcia has new Mixtos – crazy earrings with lots going on in a small space! Silk necklaces made from repurposed fabrics that once made someone smile to either wear it or see it being worn. Special orders are welcome! Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm at Aquiles Serdan 518 in Old Town Vallarta.

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hick, juicy hamburgers, barbequed to perfection and loaded with freshly made garnishes are, to many people, perfect food! Last week an emergency-run for more meat had to be made as the burgers fairly flew out the door of the Marsol Market. Also available are various handmade sausages – Italian, Polish and more to eat in or take home frozen. Mexico is famous all over the world for its fine silver. See David and Elizabeth for interesting, well-made jewelry. Choose from rings, bracelets, necklaces and more set with semi- and precious stones. Their wealth of knowledge about metals, natural and man-made stones will ensure you get what you pay for. David and Elizabeth are fluent in English, and they accept credit cards! If you are just beginning

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MURPHY’S irish pub Located on the Historic Malecon across from the lighthouse statue (El Faro) beautiful sunset views every night! Delicious traditional pub menu. Live Rock Music - Wed - Sat @10:30pm Watch all sports w 2 satellites. Pool Table.

an exercise program or are a seasoned athlete, one thing is for sure: You cannot eat before you train. What to do to keep your strength up, and provide energy while you are exercising? Talk to Ricardo Mazcal, our fourth-generation herbalist. Ricardo has

designed a dry blend of herbs that, when mixed (two teaspoons) with a liter of water, will give you energy, power, and stamina. So, if you run, walk or jog; lift weights or play tennis, you can do so knowing your body has all the proteins, carbs and fats it

needs to rebuild muscle, take away your hunger pangs, and leave you feeling refreshed. It is also an excellent meal replacement if you need to lose some weight. The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open 9:30 am to 1:30 pm all year-round.

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ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...LIBBY by Janice Gonzalez

ibby has the most striking black “eyes” LOL! Libby is a young Pointer mix, between 1-1.5 years of age and weighs just a bit over 24 pounds. She has a medium energy level and is quite playful with other dogs she meets. We think Libby would make a great family dog as she loves her people

and is well behaved on her walks. Libby is even okay with cats…a bit curious but won’t give chase. This little lady has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. She is now ready for adoption and we are accepting applications for her forever home. If Libby sounds like the perfect addition to your family, contact us at spcapv@gmail.com for an application to adopt.

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Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones

The Incredible ‘Lady Zen’ debuts at Incanto!

allet Folklórico Tradiciones features a variety of traditional dances from various states in Mexico with narration in English and Spanish. They will perform the exciting ‘Dance of the Machetes’ from Nayarit, and as the handsome Charros and beautiful ladies of Jalisco, among others. The group, made up of young adults and children between the ages of 6 and 30 years-old, was founded in 2016 by Director and Choreographer Alexis Guadalupe Jimon Garcia. Their colorful traditional costumes are of the highest quality and are quite breathtaking. So well regarded for their professionalism and talent, they were invited to represent Mexico and the state of Jalisco in Shanghai, China, last Sept. at the Shanghai Baoshan International Folk Art Festival where they won an award for Best Dance Group in their class. They have been invited back this year to the festival in Beijing. Incanto remains instrumental in

raising funds for their trip and features them regularly at ‘Bingo with Pearl’ and at Open Mic. They rely on support from generous donors, so if you can help please contact General Manager Gilberto Figueroa or message them directly via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/folkloricotradiciones/

ady Zen’ is an internationally known award-winning lyric poet and singer/storyteller. Currently living in San Miguel de Allende, she will present ‘Always Something There to Remind Me’ a tribute to the 80’s music that influenced and inspired her. Fridays in June, 8pm. Vocalist Luis Villanueva presents a tribute show to Mexican singer/ entertainer Juan Gabriel, accompanied by Music Director Fernando Uribe and their full band. Thursdays at 8pm. Cheko Ruiz presents ‘The Music of The Gipsy Kings’ on Sunday, June 3, 8pm. Special guest musicians including guitarist Eduardo Leon and percussionist Alex Gonzalez. ‘Princesas Desesperadas’ is the hilarious stage comedy about four Disney Princesses who get together fifteen years after their “happily ever after”. Princesses has sold out most of the previous four seasons of performances and contains adult language. Presented in Spanish, June 2, 16, 23 at 8:30pm. Early reservations are

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“Celebrating conservative family values” Services Sunday 10:00 a.m. English-Traditional Holy Communion All faiths welcome-Casual Dress

How cool it is! Yes, we are now celebrating in our air-conditioned Chapel. Come join us! Fr. Jack continues to welcome people from all walks of life and denominations. Across from airport, northbound service road next to Sixt and Thrifty Car Rental Blvd Fco. Medina 7936, Puerto Vallarta Father Jack Wehrs/Lay-minister Fer Sandoval e mail: jackandshirley1@att.net Text 1 619 300 7377 Tel 044 322 138 5873

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recommended. Paco Ojeda’s ‘Dinner and a Movie’ series is on Tuesdays at 7pm. Paco introduces the films, which are shown on a giant screen in the air-conditioned theater. A special dinner menu is also available. Please see Incanto’s website. Ballet Folklórico Tradiciones features adults and children presenting a variety of traditional dances from various states in Mexico with narration in English and Spanish. They will perform the exciting ‘Dance of the Machetes’ from Nayarit, and as the handsome Charros and beautiful ladies of Jalisco, among others. June 9, 8pm. Greater Tuna starring Ron Spencer and Tracy Parks plays on most Wednesdays at 8pm. The hilarious story of small-town Texas with twenty-two eccentric characters played by two actors and forty-two costume changes. This is the first time the show has been presented during the summer season.

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Tongo plays Latin/Cuban rhythms on his handmade instruments Tuesdays at 5pm. Also select mornings on the riverside terrace. Spanish singer/songwriter and guitarist Santiago Martin Rumberia sings traditional flamenco, pop and Latin rhythms with his full band on Tuesdays, 7pm. Trivia Madness! is on Wednesdays from 2-4pm. No cover Joby Hernandez plays pop/

rock/classic favorites in English and Spanish Wednesdays, 5pm. Also select mornings on the riverside terrace. The Red Suitcases trio plays classic rock/pop covers in English and Spanish Sundays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Singer-songwriters Zoe Wood and Eduardo León play Nuevo Flamenco and Latin standards. Thursdays, 5pm. Open Mic is on Thursdays at 7:30pm. Sing, dance, play an instrument. The stage is yours. Arrive early to sign up. ‘The Joan Houston Show’ with Bob Bruneau at the piano features ‘The American Songbook’ Fridays at 5pm. Classic music, lots of laughs! Luis Villanueva sings pop/Latin classics accompanied by Fernando Uribe at the piano/guitar on Fridays, 7:30pm. Bingo with Pearl is on Saturdays at 4pm. Drink specials, gift certificates, and cash prizes. Special guests Ballet Folklorico Tradiciones will perform. Cheko Ruiz and Alex Gonzalez present acoustic Latin/flamenco covers on Saturdays, 7:30pm. Salsa dancing/lessons is on Wednesdays & Sundays at 8pm on the upper terrace. All are welcome. Yuvia Niebla is a local singer/ guitarist. Her interpretive, heartfelt style is quite popular with audiences. Sundays, 5pm.Enjoy cool A/C. Happy Hour 2-6pm and 10pm-close. ‘The Zen Hour’ is 4-5pm daily with 2x1 tickets offered on select shows. Limited quantities. Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations.

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Politicians and the Pedagogue. By John Warren

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robably the street that is the best-known in Puerto Vallarta by visitors and ex-pats, after the Malecon, is Basilio Badillo. With wide sidewalks and planters with trees and flowers it’s a very pleasant stroll any time of the day or evening. Starting at the ocean, Basilio Badillo takes us across Olas Altas and then dives into the stream of restaurants, art galleries and other hot spots. These include Café De Olla, Fajita Republic, Galeria Dante and Act 2 Entertainment. The street then becomes Highway #200 as it crosses Insurgentes. Just up from that corner is the CMQ hospital, then Hacienda Alemana, Wild Treks Adventures and Unique ATV tours. Talk about something for everyone! But who was Basilio Badillo? The last streets of Carranza, Cardenas and Madero are all named after Mexican presidents but Basilio’s claim to fame was to serve as the governor of Jalisco for a couple of years, 1921-1922 and, probably more important politically, served as a National Congressional Deputy and as president of Partido Nacional Revolucionario (the forerunner of the modern PRI). So, although the street named Basilio Badillo is the heart of downtown PV, the man, whose name it was given, was a long way from the heart of the Revolution a hundred years ago. The next street, as we walk south along the Malecon, is named Manuel Dieguez who became a general in the Mexican Revolution. Born in Guadaljara in 1874, he moved to Sinaloa and worked as a farm labourer, then caught on as a sailor in the Mexican Navy before moving to Cananea, just south of the Mexican border with the USA. Here he worked as a miner for the Cananea Consolidated Copper

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Company (CCCC) and became a labour leader. In 1906 the miners went on strike and this action earned a vicious reaction from the company. The law, being what it was in those days, found Dieguez guilty of murder, sedition and armed resistance and threw him in jail with a fifteen year sentence to serve. Five years later in 1911, the Revolution was in full swing and when the the new president, Francisco Madero, came to power he released all political prisoners and so our man, Dieguez, was freed. He returned to Cananea , became involved in the Revolution and in 1914 and 1915 served as Governor of the state of Jalisco. He was more a soldier than statesman though and left politics to served with General Álvaro Obregón against the forces of Pancho Villa. But things went badly for him. He fled to the USA, then returned to Mexico in 1923 and took up arms against his old friend and mentor, Obregón. That was a bad move. He was captured in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas and on April 21st 1924, aged 50, was shot by a firing squad. So far, all of the streets south of the Rio Cuale have been named after politicians involved with the Mexican revolution. But the next street, Francisca Rodriquez, takes the name of a lady and one of Puerto Vallarta’s most peaceful and progressive leaders in the community. Francisca Rodríguez y Rodríguez was known affectionately as

“La Señorita Pachita”. She came to the newly created municipality of Puerto Vallarta, a hundred years ago, in 1918 to teach at the school that was next to City Hall and separated from the jail by nothing but a low hall. Furniture was scarce and bathrooms had to be shared with the inmates. In 1928 the first formal school, divided into two divisions, was built and Miss Pachita became the director of the “Manuel López Cotilla” section for girls. An educator with a vocation, at her death on February 21, 1958, all the businesses in town closed in mourning. More than half a century later, her memory still lives in the hearts of the families of Old Vallarta and this is the street that bears her name There is also a plaque on her house on the corner of Juarez and Allende. In 2012 City Council decided to grant an annual award, the Francisca Rodriguez Rodriguez award, to people who are distinguished members of the teaching profession, writers, and benefactors of public education. In 2017 the award was given to Edmundo Andrede Romo. It’s a lovely street anchored by the iconic Pier of Puerto Vallarta. A beautiful structure and a beautiful person. So that’s it, folks, for the streets that run west to east, south of the Rio Cuale. There are a few more in the colonia of Emiliano Zapata that we will have a look at next week.

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Turn Shoulders into a Solid Right Side s you make your backswing your upper body should be rotating around your lower body in a controlled manner. In fact, whenever your foundation is hampered by instability in the rear knee you will find that it will make your shoulder turn shorten and problems will occur. This instability usually occurs through a radical locking up or sliding of the rear knee at the shoulders

turn to the top. As you rotate your shoulders your rear knee should remain mostly in the condition you established at address. This does not mean that you cannot move your rear knee- or it is immobile- but I would suggest keeping it to a minimum for consistency. When you control your rear knee during the backswing it will cause the weight to stay on the front inside portion of your rear foot at the top. This stores the potential energy necessary for your transition and the energy you will take into and through the ball. If you have a sloppy motion of the rear knee, then you will lose distance every time!

com. To see our animals available for adoption, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spcapv. There are photos as well as individual albums of our rescues which include a bit of their background. Please be aware that our adoption fee within Mexico is $2,000 pesos. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com to obtain an adoption application. 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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SPCA of Puerto Vallarta By Janice Gonzalez

e opened our sanctuary in January of 2012 on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta. We are a no-kill shelter and can house up to 130 animals at once. We rescue and find permanent homes for over 250 animals each year. The mission of SPCA de PV is to help fund and promote sterilization, adoption and healthcare efforts

for companion animals in the Puerto Vallarta area, with the goal of eliminating the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable animals. Our main focus is to rescue the abused, homeless animals from Puerto Vallarta’s streets and place them in foster homes in both the United States and Canada until permanent homes are available. We are not supported by the government, corporations, foundations or businesses. We fully function

on private donations. Animals are often found living on the streets after being discarded and/or extremely abused. We devote ourselves to their physical and emotional rehabilitation and invite everyone to join one of our escorted tours and interact with the animals at our private shelter. We offer one tour per week during the summer months, either Tuesday or Thursday, and special arrangements are necessary. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.

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Vibes & Vices: Sabores Helados  AJ Freeman

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AJ Freeman is an adventurous spirit, serial friendmaker, and general enthusiast. He lives his everyday life hoping to demonstrate the nearly infinite potential for discovery and wonder on this small wet rock orbiting a dim yellow star in the backwoods of the Milky Way.

he yearly local weather shift that takes temperatures from invitingly warm to forbiddingly scorching is in full effect, and as I recently discovered, there are few better ways to cool down on a blazing summer afternoon in downtown Vallarta than a stop at Sabores Helados, almost equally well-known as “Blah Blah Blah.” The shop on Calle Constitución, just a few steps past an often-visited brewery in town, represents the culmination of owner Miguel’s experience as something of a prodigal son of the family business. You see, young Miguel was less than enamored with being the ice cream boy in his small Nayarit village. In his youth, he had a low regard for the labor of his father and his grandfather before him, considering their work uninteresting and inconsequential. “Growing up,” as the ice cream man now puts it, was learning to find the depth and meaning in everyday delights. Eventually, he matured enough to leave his psychology degree and teaching job behind to study the art and science of ice creamery for the benefit of all mankind, and it is into this happy ending I strolled on a sweltering PV afternoon. The Vibes: Miguel has developed the rare gift of drawing uncommon inspiration from everyday minutiae, and so it turns out there’s a story behind the famous pink-and-black babble that adorns the walls of this inventive ice cream parlor. Inspired by a coffee cup bearing the same color scheme, the entrepreneur envisioned his ice cream shop as a space for conversation, that unrestrained exchange of ideas that binds minds and stirs souls. Highlighting the notion that the words themselves matter less than the intent, “blah blah blah” symbolizes the freeform flow of information and the transformative power contained within. A certain mad scientist sensibility--an aura of power and passion-was as evident as the paint scheme in the place as Miguel discussed his

love for experimenting to create new combinations. “A lot of people ask about my process, how I design the flavors...I say there is no process, no mystical light to guide me. Some things work, some do not.” Beaming with pride, the magic maker entrusted me with his greatest trade secret: “I just know what I like.” It was sort of like meeting Willy Wonka, except without all the negligent manslaughter. The Vices: All right, let’s get to what you came here for. As well as offering up robust dialogue on his fascinating trek through life, Miguel also treated me to a guided tour of his most popular flavors. Watching him dispense samples to curious passerby who were captured by the eye-catching decor and intriguing list of flavors was a joy in itself, watching for that expectant glint in his eyes as a new customer got their first taste of his work. He was a total show-off in his area of confidence, which this writer can appreciate. Miguel’s vanilla was anything but, with a stunningly complex flavor profile that fundamentally challenged my perceptions of what has become a synonym for the boring and basic. He attributed the incredible difference between this ice cream and any other vanilla ice cream I have ever known to the quality of the vanilla involved, which can cost upwards of $100 USD per kilo. “If you want to make something authentic, you must use the best ingredients,” he explained. A similar level of meticulous care went into a similarly classic flavor, a cinnamon and brown sugarbacked vanilla variant dubbed “Viejo Vallarta” for the recipe’s roots on the old wooden carts chased down by local children before the days of the electric freezer. He smiled at the positive reception that was visible on my face: “People of this area always tell me this brings them back to their childhood. I love keeping those memories alive this way.”

Miguel’s chest of wonders was filled to the brim with crowd-pleasing choices including a rich Belgian chocolate along with a flavorful and refreshing red wine and berry sorbet. There were unexpected winners like a balsamic vinaigrette flavor--I know, right?--with notes of caramel and fresh dates. There was even a turtle cheesecake flavor that physically made my knees buckle with its overwhelming decadence. As I walked out of the shop and into the streets that seemed like seven inches from the midday sun, I took a bite of my mezcal x orange juice x cricket salt paleta and thought of a story Miguel told me, one from his time as a psychology student.

One of his professors had studied under the actual Robert Oppenheimer, you know, that one guy who became death, the destroyer of worlds.  One of the lessons the father of the atomic bomb (and one of its most vocal opponents for obvious reasons) had imparted upon his students was that when he found a problem to exist beyond the immediate capabilities of his vast intellect, he would consult a child on the matter. When asked how a child could see things a legendary atomic physicist could not, Oppenheimer remarked that their minds had been unspoiled by limitation, a similar concept to that which allowed Bugs

Bunny to defy the laws of gravity because “he never studied law.” Miguel, through his experimental approach to ice cream making and life itself, has applied this belief to his own journey: pure science for its own sake often yields the most delicious results of all.  The Verdict: Sabores Helados combines some of the finest ice cream I have ever tasted in my 30-year childhood with one of the most interesting individuals I’ve encountered in the same time frame. The frozen treats are the stars of the show, but the compellingly charismatic Miguel is a master director that takes the entire scene to a new level. Maybe I’ll catch you there.  Info  Sabores Helados  Calle Constitución 279  https://www.instagram.com/ explore/locations/973525414/ sabores-helados/