Issue 1105 June 7 - 13, 2018

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Welcome to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit

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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

Emergencies: 911 Red Cross: 065 Fire Department: 322.223.9476

Ahoy Cruisers!

NAME PASS DATE MS SEVEB SEAS NAVIGATOR 490 31/05/2018 3,200 3,200 3,200 3,200

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

Ambulance: 322.222.1533

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Immigration: 322.224.7719

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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 June Puerto Vallarta welcomes 12,800 passengers!

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Puerto Vallarta Receives A New Sculpture by Jim and Christina Demetro

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Rock Concerts and Big Hair

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f the Internet is any indication it would seem we are eager for the first ‘gully washer’ of the season, and that many of us are suffering from frizzy hair, myself included!

If you’ve been here long enough, you know that you can’t let a little rain (or voluminous hair) stop you from getting out or you won’t ever get out of the house.

If you’re into Rock Music, the first Festival of Rock is being held at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta on Saturday, June 11 from 6-11pm. Tickets are 400 pesos at the door. Who knows, you may see Bruce there! And if there every was a time for big hair, this is it…

Restaurant Week continues until the 10th. Be sure to check out your favorite menus and take advantage of the special pricing. All the details are at restaurantweekpv.com This week we have ComicCon

at the Los Mangos Library on June 9 and 10. You can see all their summer events including art classes, yoga and camps for the kids on their newly updated website at bibliotecalosmangos.org/ And June is the start of the Hummingbird Festival at the Vallarta Botanical Gardens. Head up there any day, but Monday (they’re closed) to check out all the little fliers, as well as have a delicious lunch in the onsite restaurant, shop in the great gift shop and even take in a swim in the river below. More details on page seven this week.

Finally, last week in my intro I wrote “the early 1960’s when Dick and Liz were in Vallarta filming Night of the Iguana (1964), and I had some feedback on my egregious errors. I should have been more specific - Dick and Liz were

here in September 1963, while Dick was filming ‘The Night of the Iguana’ over 72 days, which was released in 1964. Elizabeth Taylor did not star in the film she merely accompanied Richard Burton and caused a considerable stir by doing so. In any case, if there was any confusion, I apologize.

To those who wrote to compliment the special Centennial edition, thank you.

That’s it for me this week. Please take a moment to pick up any trash on the streets that might end up in the waterways. The big rain is coming, soon and we want to keep as much of the garbage out of the ocean as possible.

Support local vendors and businesses. Tip well. Say no to that straw. Have a great week.

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Democrats Abroad-Costa Banderas Monthly Social with Guest Speaker Anna Maria Davis

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n Wednesday, June 20 the DACB Monthly Social will take place at Nacho Daddy (upstairs) from 5pm - 7pm | Basilio Badillo 287, in colonia Emiliano Zapata Happy hour prices and food menu will be available. The topic is “GOTV for Mexican-American U.S. Citizens”, speaker Anna María Davis. You’ll be able to register to vote from Mexico at this event.

Democrats Abroad-Costa Banderas will be holding additional voter registration opportunities where we help you to complete the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which registers you to vote in your state and federal elections.

From now to Independence Day, July 4, we will be at the following registrations sites: Every Tuesday at Casa Tranquila in Bucerias from 10:30am to 2:30pm June 5, 12, 19, 16, July 3. Casa Tranquila, Morelos #7, Bucerias Every Wednesday at Biblioteca Los Mangos from 10:30am to 2:30pm June 7, 14, 21, and 28. Biblioteca Los Mangos, Francisco Villa 1001, Los Mangos, Puerto Vallarta Every Thursday at Daiquiri Dick’s from 10:30am to 12:30pm - June 6, 13, 20, and 27. Daiquiri Dick’s, Playa Los Muertos, Olas Altas 314, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta On Wednesday, June 20 at Nacho Daddy (upstairs) from 5pm to 7pm Basilio Badillo 287, Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta On Thursday, June 28 at I Shop & Mail, in Peninsula Plaza, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Blvd Francisco Medina Ascencio 2485, Zona Hotelera Nte., Puerto Vallarta On Independence Day, July 4, you can register during our Fourth of July Party at Daiquiri Dick’s from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. **If you can’t make it to one of the registration sites there are two easy to use web sites: Votefromabroad.org or fvap.gov.**

n Friday, June 1st, a monumental bronze sculpture entitled, “The Fisherman,” by the father/daughter sculpting team of Jim and Christina Demetro was inaugurated during an evening ceremony next to the beach in between Langostinos Restaurant and the Los Arcos Hotel in the Zona Romantica.

This multi pieced sculpture installation portrays an old fisherman sleeping as he leans against a wooden piling with his grandson napping in his lap. At their feet are a dog, a cat, and a bucket of fish, while a large pelican sits on top of the piling. The sculpture was inspired by a real event that Jim Demetro witnessed just 50 feet down the beach towards Vallarta`s sculptural pier.

A pelican had flown down and stolen a fish from the bucket next to the fisherman and then flew nearby to the ocean. The bird next flipped the fish into the air to catch in its mouth, but it landed sidewise and he could not swallow it.

The pelican soon returned to the beach, and the fisherman grabbed it and opened its mouth while a friend reached in, pulled out the fish, and threw it back into the bucket. Jim was so moved by the experience that he thought it should be captured as a sculpture, so he contacted Christina and they began the long creative process that resulted in “The Fisherman.”

A large crowd attended the unveiling as the master of ceremonies, Professor Enrique Barrios Limon, introduced leading members of the municipal government and business community. Barrios is the

founder and director of the famous Xiutla Folkloric Dance Troup and has become a very close friend of the Demetro Family.

Seeing this group perform and the beauty and charm of Vallarta inspired Jim and his wife Eva to acquire a condo and spend half of the year here. Jim has always sought to capture fading cultural traditions in his work, so soon after he and Christina created the “Vallarta Dancers” sculpture and donated it to the city to be installed near the beginning of the extension of the Malecon. In the several years since then Jim has completed the “Washing Woman,” at the beach by the Molino de Agua Condominiums, “Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor” at the entrance to the Casa Kimberly Boutique Hotel, and the sculpture of a burro, “Andale Bernardo,” at Parque Azulejos, formerly known as Lazaro Cardenas Park.

The Demetro Galeria is located across the street, and a cocktail reception was held there following the “Fisherman`s” unveiling. In addition to Jim and Christina Demetro`s sculptures the gallery features the work of a number of local artists including several from Galeria Pacifico, which has also represented the Demetros` sculptures for several years. From mid-November to mid-April Pacifiico`s owner, Gary Thompson, conducts the Free Sunset Malecon Sculpture Tours on Thursdays at 6pm that start at Galeria Pacifico`s Historic Zone location at 174 Aldama and proceed south along the Malecon until ending with a wine reception at the Demetro Galeria and a chance to hear Jim talk about his work.

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Here’s what’s next for Nafta, Mexico’s peso and Canada’s dollar

By Anneken Tappe

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exico, Canada and the U.S. were expected to reach a deal in principle on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement in May. Now that it’s June and a deal is nowhere to be seen, analysts wonder what’s next for these trade partners and their currencies.

What’s more, political uncertainty may hang up the trade talks even more. Between the November mid-terms in the U.S. and Mexico’s presidential election, there was a lot of uncertainty about the climate Nafta 2.0 would be born into.

Talks to rejig Nafta began in August last year, first in an attempt to wrap up a better version of the trade pact by December, a target that also came and went.

And last week Thursday — the last day of May — the U.S. said that previously announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, affecting a myriad of trade partners including Mexico and Canada, would come into effect the subsequent Friday.

The U.S. is the world’s largest steel importer by 2017 numbers, according to the Department of Commerce, with Canada supplying the biggest amount and Mexico in fourth place. Ottawa is set to challenge the tariffs at the World Trade Organization, and is expected to, along with Mexico and the E.U., retaliate against U.S. products. Read: Here’s what steel and aluminum tariffs on U.S. allies mean for the metals market “The news sparked renewed worries about protectionism espe-

cially among the U.S.’s closest North American trading partners and all but eliminated hopes that ongoing Nafta negotiations could be resolved this month,” said Omer Esiner of Commonwealth Foreign Exchange on Friday.

Canada’s dollar USDCAD, -0.05 41% dropped more than 1% between Thursday and Friday, and Mexico’s peso USDMXN, +0.0413% hit its lowest level since early 2017 following the news. The buck last bought C$1.2914 and 19.9492 pesos on Monday, having strengthened against both the currencies last week.

Still, Mexico’s economy minister Ildefonso Guajardo told local press that the trade negotiations would carry on. The likelihood of reaching a deal by July 1, when Mexico holds its general election, however, is getting less and less likely. This means the headline-prone talks, the political posturing and the swings in the related currencies are due to continue.

“I think it is extremely unlikely that we’ll get a deal before the [U.S.] mid-terms [in November],” said Said Haidar, president and CEO of Haidar Capital Management. Plus, the real question remains what the congressional makeup will look like afterwards, he added.

Even after a deal is agreed to it would take months until it is actually voted on by the respective governments and finally implemented.

“I wouldn’t anticipate anything being agreed on or voted on by Congress until the first quarter of 2019,” said Michael Diaz, head of FX for online platform XE.com.

The frontrunner for Mexico’s top post is Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, commonly referred to as AMLO, who is a left-leaning newcomer and founder of his own party. The unknowns he brings have been weighing on the peso.

“Amlo isn’t exactly Mr. Free Trade himself, either,” said Haidar, in reference to the candidate’s suggestion that he would stop awarding private oil contracts and halt the privatization of the electricity sector.

Meanwhile, emerging markets currencies have generally been falling out of favor somewhat, as U.S. Treasury yields have crept up, leading investors to refocus.

Canada doesn’t have an election coming up, but the trouble around Nafta, paired with the fresh trade restrictions, are giving investors much to think about. Even though the standard GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) duties wouldn’t be has high as the metals tariffs, there would still be implications for the Canadian economy, albeit more manageable.

Last week, the Bank of Canada sounded bullish on its economy, while mentioning trade as a source of potential worry, which pushed the Canadian dollar higher. This led market participants to foresee a potential summer rate hike from the BOC, following in the footsteps of the Federal Reserve. Now that seems less obvious.

“For the BOC, the uncertainty created by sanctions on Canadian goods could make it more cautious going forward,” said Gary Kerdus, global payments executive for XE.com. Original: www.marketwatch.com

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New Metro Line Nears Completion in Guadalajara

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he construction of metro Line 3 in the metropolis of Guadalajara is 96 percent completed and should begin operations by October, the official overseeing the project for the Jalisco state government told EFE. The line will link the municipalities of Zapopan, Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque, crossing greater Guadalajara and transporting up to 250,000 commuters per day.

“This is the metropolitan area’s most important corridor, as it will connect with Lines 1 and 2, with the Macrobus (a bus rapid transit system) and eventually with the Peribus and other planned metro lines,” Rodolfo Guadalajara said, who is the head of the Urban Electric Rail System (Siteur), a state government agency.

According to the official, most of the 18 metro stations on Line 3 are close to being completed, including the five underground stations, which represented a tremendous engineering challenge due the fact that the metro line crosses downtown Guadalajara, an area with

hundreds of historical buildings.

“The underground stations were the most complex,” Guadalajara said during a tour of Line 3.

Some 400 people are working 24/7 to complete these stations, to lay the tracks and to construct the connections with Line 2 and with public spaces such as Guadalajara’s main square.

Rodolfo Guadalajara said that the project, which began four years ago and has required 25 billion pesos ($1.26 billion) in federal funds, should be completed by October.

“The most important challenge has been certifying and making sure that all of the systems are operational, including the trains’ security system,” the official said, who is coordinating several foreign companies and nearly 200 Mexican firms that are involved in the project.

Guadalajara said that Line 3 is just the start of a series of projects to improve public transportation that include the construction of the Peribus, a bus rapid transit system along the city’s ring road.

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Archeology Museum Reopens with The Spice Route Exhibit

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he archeology museum of Puerto Vallarta has reopened its doors on Rio Cuale. After shuttering because of Hurricane Patricia three years ago and moving all the artifacts to the University of Guadalajara for safekeeping, the museum is again open this time with an exhibit called El Galeón de Manila: The Spice Route presented in English and Spanish.

El Galeón de Manila: The Spice Route examines the culinary, economic and cultural exchange that flourished in the New Spain era between the current territories of Mexico, the Philippines, and Spain.

Organized by Víctor Jasso the team collected 200 pieces that represent the exchange of customs and culture that existed from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century between Asia,

America, and Europe.

In addition to metal utensils and historical objects of ivory, the exhibition reproduces a traditional kitchen according to Novo Hispanic usage.

The space illustrates the foods, such as pepper, cinnamon, and cloves, that arrived at the port of Acapulco for 250 years along with shipments of porcelain, silks and other goods destined for New Spain; along a commercial route that then introduced the Asian continent to local products such as corn and chocolate.

You can visit at the Archaeological Museum of Puerto Vallarta, Cuale (Isla Cuale Local 1-A, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco) to view the current exhibit until August 25. Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free entry.

Mexican Tourism Rises for Sixth-Straight Year

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ecent data from the Bank of Mexico revealed the country›s number of international arrivals rose for the sixth consecutive year. Tourism revenue also climbed for the fifth-straight year.

According to Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Enrique de la Madrid international tourism to the country has reached historical levels, hosting over 39 million tourists, an increase of 60 percent over the last five years.

The economic impact of tourism also increased 8.6 percent to $21.3 million.

The World Tourism Organization Barometer announced international tourist arrivals across the world increased seven percent in 2017, reaching 1.32 billion.

UNWTO research indicates the numbers will climb by four-to-five percent in 2018.

“We have a very good chance of positioning ourselves as the seventh most visited country in the world as a result of an intense promotion campaign in the United States, our main issuing market,” De la Madrid told reporters. “In addition, we have tried to diversify actions in other countries in

Hummingbird Festival at Vallarta Botanical Garden

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veryone is invited to visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden starting in June for the Puerto Vallarta Hummingbird Festival.

Every day throughout the festival which runs through July 31, nature lovers of all ages can see and learn about these amazing birds and the Gardens that host and support them.

Guests will have plenty of opportunities to get an up-close-and-personal look at the wonderful world of the hummingbird while interacting with them and participating in a variety of activities focused on these amazing creatures.

Plants that attract hummingbirds that you’ll find at the garden include: Lantanas, Heliconias, Hamelia patens, Nopales, Tillandsias, Zinnias, Stachytarpheta and Salvias. Hummingbirds in attendance include: Cinnamon Hummingbird, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Plain-ca-

pped-Starthroat, Lucifer Hummingbird, Berylline Hummingbird, Berylline Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Mexican Woodnymph, Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird and the Rufous Hummingbird Garden admission is $150 pesos

per person. Located just 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200, the Vallarta Botanical Garden is easily accessible by public transportation and taxi. For more information, call (322) 223-6182, or visit vbgardens.org.

Latin America, Europe, and Asia, taking advantage of the new air routes, including China, Japan, and Korea.”

Since Enrique Pena Nieto took over as president of Mexico, the country has seen a 10.9 percent increase in tourist arrivals and a 1.5 percent jump in foreign spending as compared to the numbers registered by the previous administration.

The success of Mexico’s tourism industry has come despite a climate of insecurity which has resulted in travel alerts issued by the U.S. government.

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Paradise and Parenting

From Here Leza Warkentin

Marcia Blondin

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marciavallarta@gmail.com

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.

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t took nearly a year and thousands of teeny pieces of clay to complete: “The Fishermen” was unveiled June 1st just around sunset. Jim Demetro, his daughter Christina, both master sculptors, stood happily with Eva Demetro, wife and mother, for the thousands of photographs that were taken before the grand reception at Demetro Galeria.

“The Fishermen,” Jim Demetro’s latest monumental bronze gift to Vallarta, sits on a small plaza next to Hotel Los Arcos. Less than 50 meters away from this magnificent statue, this scene played out in front of Jim Demetroon an early morning beach walk: an elderly fisherman had just landed his catch near the old pier only to have it snatched by a pelican! The huge bird had to come ashore to eat his breakfast, so the irate fishermen grabbed him by the throat while a friend pried open his beak, removed the fish, dropped it into its bucket and booted the pelican back into the sea. The idea of how to preserve this endearing moment formed in his mind before he even got home. A few artistic additions: a young boy sleeping next to his grandpa, a dog and a cat (modeled after Lisa Love’s kitty ‘Molly Love’) and a small surprise you have to look for, join the tableau overseen by the life-size pelican.

“The Fishermen” will become a meeting point for generations; the pelican’s outstretched wing will frame many sunset photographs.

The peace and contentment etched into the sleeping face of the old man will make a million people smile.

Within an hour of its unveiling, kids were crawling all over the sculpture; exactly why Jim and Christina Demetro are determined to continue to cast in bronze the simple life of Vallarta before it disappears altogether.

To see “The Fishermen” finished was the last Vallarta ‘task’ of my friend Susan from Calgary before she went north. It was sad to say goodbye like it always is. I hope she comes back soon. And stays.

Dean McConkey lives and works in Colonia Emiliano Zapata.

He and his business partner Julie Guerrero both care deeply about

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To Our New Residents

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their surroundings. Every week lately on Facebook they rally the expatriate community. Nope. Make that, they TRY to get the expat community off their collective butts to help pick up garbage in the Colonia before the rains come and dump the trash into the Bay of Banderas. It’s only a couple of hours, and Dean’ll feed you a hotdog afterward. Get yourself over to JG Group’s offices, Lazaro Cardenas 421, Saturday morning around 11, take your own water; Dean and Julie will supply the rest. If you care about your own environment: Prove it!

Barbara Peters has an Art Exhibition at Gallerias Vallarta until June 15th. Pop into the coolness of the Mall and treat yourself to some of Mexico’s most exceptional artist’s works on display. Right in front of Liverpool from 11 am to 9 pm.

Paid a visit to Salvador Luna, the Director of Teatro Vallarta to find out what was planned for June, after the fabulous “Don Quijote” production from the State Ballet of Jalisco in May. How does the ballet “BOLERO” grab you? “Bolero” will be danced in Mexico City, Guadalajara and here! Three performances in the entire country and we have front row seats! Get your tickets fast for Saturday, June 16th.

The weather is heating up which means we all have to slow down.

Or we’ll melt. Keep the kindness moving, From Here.

t seems like there are new residents moving to our fair city each and every week. I am on a Facebook page for expats, and nearly every day someone posts that they are ready to fulfill their lifelong dream of living in Mexico.

They are selling everything they own except the Keurig. They are giving away anything with a fleece lining, chuckling the whole time.

They are packing up their Chacos and vegan sunscreen (the handy Facebook group told them they won’t find those things here). They are just tossing it all and moving to downtown PV. If any of these things describe you, you are most welcome. Of course you are! Especially if you are nice and you either do not drive or you drive a very small car that only needs about half a parking spot. The car thing is negotiable; the niceness, not so much. But we are happy you’re here.

You probably got here in January or so, and you have been thrilled with the move ever since. We call this The Honeymoon Period. We’ve all had ours with Vallarta, and it is a fantastic time in your life. All your friends are posting pics of their roofs falling in due to snow weight, while you are sitting on the beach drinking mai tais while they clean your condo’s pool. That might be an exaggeration. MIGHT be, I said.

The first months are all about finding your way around in a new city, making several slightly serious language errors (don’t describe yourself as “caliente” for example, if you find the temperature hot.

Just trust me), and making the necessary digestive adjustments in which you stay close to a toilet with a sturdy flushing lever. While these things can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at times, they make for great anecdotes over ribs at El Rio BBQ on a Friday afternoon (once the digestive issues have settled down).

Once you get to the end of May and into June, like now, things start to heat up (and El Rio BBQ closes for the season). And that’s when you begin to wonder if maybe life is quite as fine in Vallarta as you thought it would be. Oh, I’ve read all the upbeat posts on the Facebook group, and I know most of you are too intimidated to complain. No one wants to respond to the beautiful sunset photos and the “I love summer in PV!” posts with “THANK YOU SUN FOR FINALLY GOING DOWN AND GIVING US A BLESSED BREAK!” or “You must also love sitting inside the oven while you are baking, how nice for you.”

You don’t have to pretend for me. You have a safe space here, because here you will find another sympathetic soul who doesn’t handle heat well. I make the most apologies to people during the months of June to November. I am

here to commiserate and also to offer some suggestions on dealing with the surliness you may feel.

You need to ingest and submerge in bodies of water. Find water and stay in there as long as possible. Drink a lot of beverages with ice cubes in them. If you drink alcohol, you must double the water intake because a headache and heat is not going to improve a lessthan-sunny disposition.

If you don’t like paying the sky-high electricity bills that come with A/C use, you may want to try the misting fan or the large floor fan. Or stay in Costco until they tell you they really have to close for the day. I mention Costco because the A/C is fabulous plus you can pretty much eat for free if you take a few laps around the sample stations.

If you are going on outings, go early in the morning and get back inside by midday. As a mom who has spent many hours with sweaty children draped all over her on a blazing beach, I know what I am talking about.

By the way, you did NOT make a mistake in moving down to what sometimes feels like the surface of the sun. You are in Mexico, you have your Chacos, your Keurig and your vegan sunscreen. You have all you need and more. Enjoy the summer up to your neck in salt water, drinking icy agua fresca and taking siestas every afternoon. We call that the good life, because it really doesn’t get much better (at least until November).

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Medical Matters

Orlando Gotay, Tax Attorney

Pam Thompson

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 federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at tax@orlandogotay.com or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer.

This is just a most general outline, and is of course, informational only and not meant as legal advice.

Pamela Thompson operates HealthCare Resources Puerto Vallarta, a multi-faceted, independent, resource network that is here for your total health and well-being. We offer assistance to help find a physician, hospital and diagnostic service for any healthcare needs. www.healthcareresourcespv.com

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The 2018 Child Tax Credit-not just for children

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recently saw a question posted on a Facebook expat group: “So I want to move to Mexico next year but I want to claim my six children”.

That made me think of the new and improved “child credit” for 2018.

When I say 2018 it means the tax year whose return is due in 2019.

The new tax law made very significant changes the tax benefit for dependents.

Until the 2017 tax year, one would get a personal exemption amount, a spousal exemption, and exemptions of equal value for each dependent.

You would also be entitled to either a standard deduction or itemized deductions.

The exemptions (and deductions) would be subtracted from your adjusted gross income to get net income, from which you would compute tax from the table.

From 2018 all personal exemptions disappeared. Whoosh. They went away.

People were told that a new “double sized” standard deduction would give one a larger tax benefit.

So you get a (larger) standard deduction or an itemized one as explained above.

Mr. “Six Children” used to have six exemptions that disappeared,

right? Yes. But Congress came up with an ‘expanded’ Child Tax Credit.

They take away, give you something else back, and make it look like you are getting a good deal. A tax credit is like a payment coupon.

A $1 credit takes $1 off your actual tax bill.

Perverse 101: You now go into the tax table with a larger number.

The CTC can now be up to $2000 (depends on income) and may be partially refundable (you could get a check for unused credit).

Exemptions went away, but the definition for dependents remains.

To get the credits you need to meet the definition for dependents.

The CTC is for more than just “children”. The CTC for “non children” is smaller in amount, $500.

A dependent must now be a citizen, or lawful US resident, with a social security number.

“Dependent” also used to include nonresident aliens that resided in Mexico and Canada that met other tests, like non-citizen parents. No longer. Those exemptions were taken away and replaced with a ‘nothing’ credit. Some ‘win’.

As to our Facebook poster, who wanted to claim his six children: He would lose the CTC for not having lived with them in the same abode for at least half the year.

The tax law changed in significant ways, and some may affect you too!

Travelers Insurance

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s we move in to the summer months, it might seem a bit early to talk about travelers insurance specifically for our snowbirds who will be returning in the fall. But, this gives one plenty of time to do the proper homework on their health insurance coverage. As well, many of those who live here full time will be travelling outside of Mexico to other vacation destinations in the summer. Travelers insurance is an important topic for them as well!

There are literally hundreds of travelers insurance policies out there. Some are excellent, some are good and some are downright awful. That is the reason it is so important to do the research so that one does not purchase a policy and then, have a medical emergency only to find out there is no coverage, that the patient must pay out of pocket for an admission, that pre-existing conditions are not covered in the policy among other important factors.

What are the most important items to look for when choosing a travelers insurance?

That the company will send a guarantee of payment to the private hospital for all fees. And that this is sent within 24 hours

of admission. That the company is reputable and is accepted at the local private hospitals. Sure, the actual insurance company will say “yes, XYZ Hospital will accept your insurance” but in reality, some are NOT accepted due to various reasons.

A good travelers insurance will include an air evacuation policy.

A vast amount of our patients assume that their home-country insurance will cover them here.

In the United States, the majority of health plans are based on an in-network-only coverage. Out of network, especially outside of the home country, the person either has no coverage whatsoever or

coverage is absolutely only via reimbursement.

It is very important to remember that no matter what, the only time insurance is accepted is for an admission. Physician consults, medications, Emergency Room visits, diagnostic studies must always be paid out of pocket and then submitted to the travelers insurance company for reimbursement (which we are happy to assist with). We do not sell insurance in any way, shape or form BUT we are happy to refer one to a good agent (important!), answer questions as to what insurances are accepted at private hospitals here and provide guidance. Just send an email!

Rain and humidity brings more mosquitoes! It is the responsibility of everyone here to do as much mosquito prevention as possible.

Please join us on June 12, 2018 at 9am as Dr. Jaime Zayas will speak on Dengue, Zika, Chinkingunya, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment. Learn the facts! Space is limited so an RSVP is required by email only: pamela@healthcareresourcespv.com. This is a no charge event. Very important information! Location Hospital San Javier Marina.

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Vibes & Vices: Lucha Libre @ Arena Demonio Blanco 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.

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f you’re a resident of Puerto Vallarta, the vaunted name of Demonio Blanco may ring a bell even if you’ve never seen a second of the sport.

As you may have noticed, “Demonio Blanco” appears on bus routes and maps of the area... indeed, an entire section of the city bears the name of this legendary luchador.

After a fruitful career spanning three decades of competition across the country and around the world, Jalisco’s own Demonio Blanco returned to the state of his birth in the hopes of improving the quality of life for the thousands of

underpriveleged residents of this world renowned resort town.

He used the riches he had gained over his illustrious career in the ring to help build roads, supply local schools, and update critical infrastructure. Reflecting his experience as a technico, a fighter who relies on his skill and execution to win matches instead of ‘bending the rules’ like a rudo, Demonio Blanco is here to do things the right way.

His latest contribution to the community was in the form of “Lucha Libre con Causo,” an exciting card of matches put together for the benefit of the city’s animal

shelter as well as the many former luchadores who struggle with making a living after their in-ring careers. It was also the best way I could think of to spend a Sunday afternoon, which is saying something here in PV. The Vibes: When’s the last time you heard a small child, his father, and his grandmother serenade a cheating competitor with chants of “culero?” (Don’t think I can say that here in English, but the technical term is “rectum.”)

A lucha libre event is the definition of a spirited affair, with children of all ages cheering on their favorite fighters in matches that typically take the form of best-ofthree series. The cheap beer flows through the aisles of the arena, soaked up by elotes, decked-out hot dogs, and the palpable sense

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of communion that permeates the assembled audience.

This is more than a sporting event...it’s damn near a spiritual release. If I had to pick a religion, it would probably be Lucha Libre.

The Vices: There are two kinds of people in this wide and wonderful world we share: those who look at a chair and see a seat, and those who look at it and see a melee weapon.

Naturally, I am the latter.

Professional wrestling has held a special place in my heart since the days of Ric Flair, and although it’s sadly seen in the States as a lowbrow affair, the athletic exhibition/art form is woven into the tapestry of culture in places like the Japan and the United Kingdom as well as Mexico.

The things that hooked me here are the same that transfixed my 8-year-old self to Macho Man Randy Savage. The colorful gear, magnificent entrances, and spectacular moves of these athletes mesmerized me from an early age, and as I grew older I also came to appreciate that special quality of active engagement only granted to the most popular of public figures.

High profile politicians, musicians, and wrestling champions have one thing in common: IT. Nearly every element of a competitor’s ring attire serves a defined purpose. Wrist guards help stabilize delicate bones on the powerful strikes that echo around the stadium. Arm sleeves provide compression, and keep muscles warm and loose while absorbing moisture for better grip in grappling. Tassels and flowing fringe make action photos look much cooler.

It’s all very scientific and completely necessary, shut up.

Of course, the most wellknown accessory worn by many luchadores is the mascara, representing a concept that is so ingrained in Lucha Libre I don’t even really have to explain it to you. Masks and mantles are often passed down from father to son in the tradition of the sport, giving them a surprising amount of gravitas for what some would

call a costume.

Demonio Blanco was forced to unmask after a lucha de apuestas, a mask vs. mask match resolving a long blood fued between the Demon and the nefarious Mano Negra. After this crushing defeat, he was revealed to the world as “Don Manuel López Coronado”...which sounds exactly like the secret identity of a masked Mexican superhero, doesn’t it?

It turns out unmasking was not the end for Demonio Blanco, but the beginning.

Indeed, I met the man before I met the myth...having not yet given up on my boyhood dream of becoming Intercontinental Champion, I had gotten some training here and there. On this day, during the event, inquired with a friendly cinder block of a man in a STAFF t-shirt about where I could get more in the area...guy looked like he knew what he was talking about.

The silver-haired statesman smiled with a mix of benevolence and intrigue as he spoke the words: “Welcome home.”

I had no idea just how much he knew until later...everything clicked as he made a special appearance at the event in his silver-and-red regalia, his instantly identifiable shape giving him away at a glance. This man, once known nationwide as Demonio Blanco, was using his considerable influence to make the world a slightly better place, all while doing something he truly loved.

If there’s a more admirable pursuit, you’ll have to write me an article about it.

The Verdict: Even if you don’t care for The Rock’s cooking, Lucha Libre can be an unexpectedly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon or evening in the area.

With a special--and free--televised event emanating from the arena on Thursday the 7th at 8pm (wait, that’s today isn’t it?), I’ll be back for sure. Maybe you’ll catch me there.

Info: Arena Demonio Blanco Calle Miramar 677, Coapinole

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Hemodynamics

Interventional cardiology that saves lives

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mong the intracardiac procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases Hospiten offers, is hemodynamics or interventional cardiology. A specialty within cardiology considered, at present, as the best available method to obtain certain specific information on the structure, functioning and diseases of the heart. It has also successfully replaced, in many cases, some treatments such as: open heart surgery for by-pass grafting.

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by Dr. Marcelo Basave, Hemodynamic and Interventional Cardiologist with the Hospiten Cardiology Service, who added: “This specialty is mainly based on catheterization techniques, i.e. the use of catheters (long, thin tubes introduced through the blood vessels).

With catheters an exact diagnosis about the type of damage to the heart is possible and in many cases, can be used to provide treatment at the same time”. Hemodynamics is used when there is a

reasonable suspicion of damage to the heart. “There are internationally established criteria to decide which patients are indicated for an invasive hemodynamic procedure, called cardiac catheterization, either diagnostic and / or therapeutic, after a cardiac evaluation is carried out”.

“Among other things”, adds the specialist, “it depends on the patient’s illness, the symptoms, the risk factors (conditions that favor the development of cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking, etc.) and the results of preliminary studies, depending on each particular case (electrocardiogram, stress test, cardiac enzymes, etc.)”.

The diseases that can be treated in this way are: chronic-degenerative diseases such as atherosclerosis acute diseases such as heart infarction, or heart attack valvular diseases Congenital malformations such

as intracardiac communication and embolisms, among others Dr. Basave states that the diagnosis of invasive hemodynamic procedures is generally very accurate, although this varies depending on the type of disease: “in fact, for several diseases it is considered

the gold standard, that is, the best test available to obtain certain information and is used as a reference to compare the usefulness of other diagnostic tests”.

Incorporated into Hospiten’s diagnostic treatments in May 2008, the hospitalization and interven-

tional cardioangiology service at Hospiten has the advanced technology and top specialists in a catheterization lab that makes it possible to provide primary care in almost any cardiovascular emergency requiring it and to a wide variety of scheduled procedures.

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Incanto’s entertainment line-up sizzles for summer!

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ummer has arrived and what better place to cool off than Incanto’s comfortable air-conditioned piano bar and state of the art theater. Live entertainment featuring local singer/songwriters, musicians, and special invited guest artists ranges from classic American Pop/Rock/Broadway to traditional Mexican, Latin, and Flamenco, as well as popular theatrical productions, music appreciation lectures, movies, casual dining, and more!

Now Playing in the Piano Bar Tongo plays Latin/Cuban rhythms on his handmade flutes/ drums Tuesdays, 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. Free to play.

Fun prizes!

Singer/guitarist Joby Hernandez plays Classic Pop/ Rock favorites in English and Spanish Wednesdays, 5pm. Also select mornings on the riverside terrace.

The Red Suitcases band plays popular covers in English and Spanish. Sundays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm.

Singer-songwriters Zoe Wood and Eduardo León play Nuevo

Flamenco and traditional Latin covers and originals. 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 and lots of laughs!

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 on the upper terrace, 8pm. All are welcome.

Yuvia Niebla is a local singer/ guitarist. She has a unique interpretive style and a beautiful voice.

Sundays, 5pm.

Now Playing in the Theater ‘Lady Zen’ is an internationally known award-winning lyric

poet and singer/storyteller. She will present ‘Always Something There to Remind Me’ a tribute to the music that influenced and inspired her. Fridays in June, 8pm.

Vocalist Luis Villanueva presents a tribute show to Mexican singer/entertainer Juan Gabriel. Thursdays, 8pm.

Gypsy Rumba is a high energy blend of Latin, Flamenco and Gypsy rhythms. Next show Sunday, June 10, 8pm.

‘Princesas Desesperadas’ is the hilarious hit stage comedy about four Disney Princesses who get together fifteen years after their “happily ever after”.

Presented in Spanish, and contains adult language. June 16, 23, 8:30pm.

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.

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 just two actors with forty-two costume changes. This is the first time the show has been presented during the summer season.

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.

For more details and online tickets with no booking fees visit www.IncantoVallarta.com.

Incanto is located at Insurgentes 109 (at the Rio Cuale). Call 322 223 9756 for reservations.

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All geared up and ready to hit the water

break? We were both hooked.

When it came time to plan Maya’s birthday party this year, the choice was clear: Wibit or nothing.

She squealed at the thought of all of her friends out there together, spinning on the giant ball, sliding down the monster slides and bouncing each other high into the air. Wibit was happy to host us and made plans to prepare for the onslaught of twenty-five slightly insane small people, and a handful of brave adults. They even gave us 20% off the total price for bringing a group larger than 10, and they went out of their way to make Maya feel special on her big day. And right next door to the Wibit office is El Brujo restaurant. In my opinion, no one on Bucerias’ beach serves better food or makes better margaritas, and they welcomed our huge group of forty people for lunch!

They even let us decorate for the kids and kept Maya’s Wibit-themed birthday cake in their fridge.

By the end of the day, every little face was smiling ear to ear…and some big faces too! The adults all got in a killer work out as well. I can’t believe I ever thought Wibit wouldn’t be good for Bucerias, as I’ve watched it draw in thousands of adventurous people this year alone. Most of the kids at Maya’s party were doing it for the first time…and all of them said they’d be back soon! In fact, when I asked my daughter what she will miss the most about Mexico when we are away for the summer and… you guessed it…her only reply was “WIBIT!” So if you’ve been pondering the question, To Wibit or not to Wibit? I can sincerely say you won’t be disappointed in all the laughs, foibles and fun you’ll swim away with. And speaking of going away, this will be my final Bucerias Beat column for the season. I look forward to covering stories more about our special town again in the fall. But the good news is, Wibit Mex will be open all summer long!

Mad Rush to the Wibit!

Birthday girl is all smiles

By Kiri Westby

kiri.westby@gmail.com

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.

To Wibit or Not to Wibit?

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ou’ve probably seen it, out there on the bay like a giant eyesore, that bright yellow and green contraption of floating fun. I have to admit, as someone who’s spent much of my life here in the Bay of Banderas, my first reaction to Wibit Mex was adverse. “It ruins the beautiful view,” I whined…but then I saw the look on my daughter Maya’s eightyear-old face. The pure joy she

exuded when she realized that she could swim out to the Wibit and jump into hours of supervised play, made me change my mind entirely.

There aren’t too many activities for kids in Bucerias, and it wasn’t a pristine beach environment before the Wibit came along. From kite surfers to jet surfers, ATVs to horses, Bucerias’ main beach is not exactly unspoiled. That’s when I realized that, with trained lifeguards on duty, I could send her out to play and relax under a palapa…I could even read a book!

Healthy, safe fun and a mama

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Busing Banderas Bay Bruce Howells

busbanderasbay@gmail.com

Bruce is a retired Canadian, who along with his wife Velma, took a “mulligan” on life and escaped the cold of Canada and settled in the Vallarta area. Fulfilling a retirement dream of not driving anymore, Bruce will use public transportation to tour the bay and tell his tales here. Tips and itineraries welcome.

Email: busbanderasbay@gmail.com

Following the Music

The Experience: One of the pleasures of Banderas Bay during high season is the abundance of live music; on a beach, in a hidden neighborhood bar, a secluded village or the middle of Vallarta; afternoon, evening or late night.

The talent of the musicians is inspiring, and their dedication to their art and the pleasure they radiate when mingling with the audience between sets creates a bond between the musicians and the crowd. There are many genres of music in the area but my wife and I favor Rock and Blues; Hard Rock, Loud Rock and Soulful Blues.

The lack of a vehicle did not deter us.

Monday nights we would bus from Bucerias to La Cruz (twelve pesos) and walk (ten minutes) from the highway to Ana Bananas for a 7:00 pm start.

Soul Trip, with their mix of blues, rock, and funk provide a concertlike performance, with many in the audience having a surprised “these guys are good” expression. Crowds increased as word spread, so it was best to get there early, but in reality, there are no bad seats. An evening at Ana’s is like an evening in a friends’ backyard.

Trip home via cab: one hundred fifty pesos.

Wednesday saw us bussing to Bucerias Centro (eight pesos, start time 7:30 to 8:30 pm, it depends) where Trez Cuatroz played at Jax; classic hard rock, volume cranked, the singer/bass player engaging the audience and an energized drummer. Some nights we actually stayed up past midnight.

Trip home via cab: seventy pesos.

We utilized FB to research the Bucerias and Vallarta music scene.

Both bands played several gigs a week in Vallarta and they both played Friday afternoon at different times.

This called for a Road Trip.

Fridays started with a 1:30 pm

trip into PV, and frequently as we disembarked, the city bus (Centro) we required pulled up immediately.

Ride the bus until you come to the only Pemex in downtown (Streets Peru and Nicaragua) and look for Lukes Bar, an intimate place where you enjoy twenty-five pesos beer and camaraderie with fellow rock enthusiasts. Trez Cuatroz plays from 3:00 – 6:00 pm and when they are playing you will have no problem locating Lukes.

We would leave Lukes around 4:30 pm, catch a cab (seventy pesos) to the Oasis del Holi behind the La Isla Mall for Soul Trip (4:30 – 6:30 pm) and their mix of wailing harmonica and blues, backed by classic rock, funky soul music and astonishing vocals.

Returning Home: Ten-minute walking brought us to the main road, cross the street and we would flag a Bucerias bound bus (seventeen pesos) or you could catch a “Walmart” city bus (seven. five pesos) and board the Bucerias bus at the Walmart.

We were home by 8:00 pm, street lights weren’t even on and we had enjoyed a full day of fun.

Life is not always fair. Tuesday in Vallarta, Soul Trip played from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, but just around the corner at Captain’s Dons another favorite, “The Gecko Band” played at the same time. Luckily the Gecko Band played three times a week in Bucerias so I do not have to confess how we resolved the Tuesday situation.

Sadly, high season is over and venues are less crowded so schedules are being “adjusted”. Guess I will have to “find and follow the music” for the low season.

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Sustainably Yours Emily Magewski

emilyannmajewski@gmail.com

A horticulturist and sustainability consultant for 18 years Emily runs a part time business in the Bay called Small World Probiotics, the region's largest fermented foods venture. Emily’s passion is ecology: whether it's our human micro biome or the greater ecology we are all fortunate to be a part of. She lives with her husband, daughter, two dogs, fourty chickens, ducks and plant collection outside of Lo de Marcos, Nayarit.

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his month we are going to cover the changemakers of Sayulita and San Pancho, grassroots warriors seeking to make their respective towns magical for local children and more sustainable for everyone.

Recently I have had to privilege to meet the movers and shakers behind El Centro, Sayulita. El Centro is an integrated group of locals and expats who care deeply about their community of Sayulita, from the kids on up. Up until recently, the group organized nomadic programs ranging from community movie nights to puppeteering and recycling projects.

Moving about the community, El Centro has been ‘decentralized’ until recently. The priority has been nurturing children, raising eco-awareness and seeking to foster cottage industries that generate real skills and products.

By contributing a richness of skills and products to the local economy, El Centro is focused on making sure the locals are included in local gentrification trends, and being integrated within the success story of the region.

Utilizing Festival Sayulita as a platform to raise funds and becoming stationed on the property of the Trujillo family, El Centro is now

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manifesting infrastructure to carry on its mission on a physical base.

As the workshop spaces, offices and café are being built, El Centro is excited to become ‘work shop’ central in Sayulita, a safe place for children, locals and everyone else to learn, ‘skill up’ and share expertise. If you want to contribute time, treasure or talent to this beautiful venture, contact them at www. facebook.com/ElCentroSayulita/ A discussion of local grassroots empowerment with a focus on the children wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Casa Clu. With foundress Jessica Zepeda organizing volunteers and the children of San Ignacio, Casa Clu offers local children the opportunity to craft

recycled art, athletics and nature based play.

Casa Clu has been diligently ‘in the trenches’ combating the challenges of growing up in a tiny pueblo being more and more surrounded by posh developments. Providing the kids a healthy space to learn, grow, and play is such a vital asset to the community of San Ignacio. Parallel to activism with kids, Casa Clu seeks to educate parents on how to hone parenting skills in the after-hours.

More information can be found at www.facebook.com/lacasaclu. desanignacio Next article we will focus on the ‘god mother’ of community activism, Entre Amigos in San Pancho.

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June events in Riviera Nayarit

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oncerts and sports, culinary, and cultural events are just some of the many activities travelers can enjoy in Riviera Nayarit this month.

1st Riviera Nayarit Rock Festival (June 9) Fans of Spanish rock have a date on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the 1st Riviera Nayarit Rock Festival.

The concert will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Nuevo Vallarta’s arena with the Mexican band Panteón Rococó headlining,

accompanied by local bands Sal de Mar, Renglón, and The Black Hardies. For more information: https://bit.ly/2wmBOBm 58th San Blas International Fishing Tournament (June 13-17) The Historic Port of San Blas is getting ready to welcome the 58th San Blas International Fishing Tournament from June 13-17, held at the Marina Fonatur and organized by the Tepic Sport Fishing Club. The three competition categories include Sailfish, Marlin,

and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado). The tournament is considered the best in class in the Mexican Pacific and one of the Riviera Nayarit’s top ten events of the year.

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/clubdepescatepic 2018 North American Optimist Championship (June 24-July 1) The Riviera Nayarit will be the official host of the 2018 North American Optimist Championship from June 24th through July 1st at the Vallarta Yacht Club. This is one of seven

continental championships held worldwide in the Optimist class, backed by the Mexican Sailing Federation (FMV) and endorsed by the IODA and the World Sailing Federation.

The competition is open to athletes from North America, South America, and the Caribbean; boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 15 who have been selected by their respective associations.

For more information: http://www. vallartayachtclub.org/

Battle of the Saints in Mexcaltitán (June 29) The patron saint feasts for Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the Island of Mexcaltitán, the Birthplace of Mexican Heritage, are some of the most iconic traditional festivities in the region.

They are celebrated with a pilgrimage that reenacts the one the Mexica or Azteca people embarked on centuries ago when they left Aztlán to found the Great City of Teochtitlán.

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ome interesting facts about Ricardo Mazcal: He is a fourth generation herbalist having unraveled the mysteries of his great-grandmother who wrote in Nahua. She lived to be well over 100 years old and at the time of her passing, had a 40-year-old lover. Ricardo is now 76, robust, lean and keen on outliving his great-grandmother. He practices what he preaches and uses his own products.

So far in his life, Ricardo has cured his own obesity, cancer, poor eyesight that required corrective lenses, and his hair is growing thicker and black, not gray!

He is definitely on to something good. If you are not feeling great or just want to feel better, talk to him; there’s an excellent chance Ricardo has something on hand to help. He is determined to make the world healthier – one client at a time.

If you are looking for something unusual in jewelry that doesn’t involve silver, gold or precious stones, and that actually has meaning to it, talk to Marcia.

A dedicated recyc l e - eve r y t h i n g - p o s s i bl e artist, Marcia uses repurposed silk that in a past life has been worn, gifted, and/

or handed down from family.

Could be a favourite blouse or grandpa’s necktie or a piece of a wedding dress; all loved at one point in its history and continues as beautiful, one-of-a-kind necklaces. Bring her something you treasure and pick it up a week later and keep the past alive!

The Marsol Friday Market by the Pier is open from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm all year-round.

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Three Hens & A Rooster Market

FABFABRICFELLOWS Aprons - Pillows Masks - Cooling Ties

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ead Hen Jeanine Frank is a wizard in the kitchen. Every week she comes up with new entrees, pasta dishes and salads to take home, so you don’t have to cook in the steamy hot summertime. She is also a fantastic baker creating five-inch tall carrot cakes smothered with cream cheese frosting.

And, Nanaimo bars, lemon bars, and cookies. Whatever strikes her fancy will undoubtedly strike yours!

Do come early as she sells out fast every Saturday.

Barbara Peters has her own magic in the kitchen.

Her specialty?

Pickled Beets. With garlic! They are nearly impossible to find elsewhere in Vallarta; delicious, crunchy, yummy!

Barbara also makes excellent pickles – koshertype dills and hamburger

On Facebook contact: William Bill Scott Kelly Delivery Arranged Email: unonumerobomb@gmail.com

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.

484 Morelos - 2nd floor - Centro Vallarta Open daily 11 am

chips. Barbara represents some fine artists that produce unusual jewelry, and she makes interesting, reasonably priced necklaces, bracelets, and pendants herself.

For organic coffee, peanut brittle, and fresh pasta by Chef Tony Lopez; Oaxacan-style sauces, bagels, quiches, fried chicken, and the best cinnamon buns in Vallarta

Murphys Puerto Vallarta

stop by every Saturday at our new location on Aquiles Serdan.

Three Hens & A Rooster Market is open from 9 am to 1 pm at Aquiles Serdan 518 in Old Town Vallarta.

ADORABLE DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT...PIPER

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e love the happy smile on Piper’s face!

She is a sweet Blue Heeler mix, just two years old and weighing almost 19 pounds. This lovely lady gets along with every dog she meets and is even okay around cats.

Piper can be a bit bashful initially when meeting strangers but warms up quickly. She has

a medium/high energy level and is looking for a loving home where she will have loads of playtime. This breed is known for being very smart and easily trained. Piper has been spayed, dewormed and vaccinated. She is now ready for her forever home and we are accepting applications for her adoption. Contact us at spcapv@gmail.com.

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Land and Liberty

By John Warren

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nyone who has been in the part of Puerto Vallarta that includes Incanto, Olas Altas, Daiquiri Dicks and Molino De Agua loves it and usually refers to it by a gringo description such as “Old Vallarta”, “Old Town” or “The Romantic Zone”. Please, let’s show some respect for one of the leaders of leaders of the Mexican Revolution, and call it by the official Mexican name for the colonia, “Emiliano Zapata.” That Mexican hero of the Revolution deserves our respect as a fighter for land and liberty.

Born in 1879 in the small town of Anenecuilco, in the state of Morelos, about 116 Kms south of Mexico City, Emiliano Zapata was one of ten children whose father was a poor horse trader. In the last half of the nineteenth century sugar was a very profitable crop and landowners were hungry for land so they stole from peasants who had occupied it for generations. In 1897, in Anenecuilco, the local hacienda owner cut off the town’s water supply and expropriated part of the common

land, and this led to demonstrations by the townspeople. Zapata took part in these demonstrations and was arrested. As he grew into a young adult he continued to believe in the need for the peasants to get their ancestral lands back.

In 1909, at a time of political turbulence throughout the country, he was elected as president of the town council of Anenecuilco. By this time Porfirio Díaz had been president of Mexico for twenty-five and many poor Mexicans hated him for his support of the landowners and the aristocracy. In 1910, Zapata joined Francisco Madero’s revolutionary campaign to fight against Díaz. Cooperating with a number of other peasant leaders he formed the Liberation Army of the South and soon became its undisputed leader with over 25,000 men under his command.

Madero told him that when he, Madero, became president he would introduce land reforms that would restore ownership of hacienda-owned land to the peasants but when Diaz was turfed out and

Madero did become president, in October 1911, he ignored the promises he had made to Zapata which, it turned out, was a serious mistake. A month later Zapata published the Plan of Ayala which promised to appoint a provisional president to replace Madero, until there could be legitimate elections, and pledged to buy back a third of the (stolen) land area held by the haciendas and return it to the farmers. Zapata’s slogan became “Tierra y Libertad” (“Land and Liberty”).

Madero sent his Federal Army, under General Huerta, to wipe out the Zapatista army but Zapata’s support from his local supporters was strong and he defeated Huerta. In February 1913, in a coup against Madero, Huerta grabbed the presidency and assassinated him. The next year the coalition forces in Northern Mexico led

by Venustiano Carranza, Álvaro Obregón and Francisco “Pancho” Villa joined up with Emiliano Zapata’s southern army and, together, ousted Huerta.

After the revolutionaries’ victory they found that governing was hard and difficult work. Zapata and Villa broke away from Carranza, and

Anglican Church Puerto Vallarta Formerly Christ Church by the Sea Worldwide Anglican Communion

“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 044 322 130 5073

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Mexico descended into civil war.

Zapata couldn’t get along with Villa and focused his energies on rebuilding society in his state of Morelos.

Carranza, who had become president in 1914 after Huerta had been kicked to the curb, built up the federal army and defeated Villa the following year. Zapata refused to accept Carranza’s authority

because of his lack of action on behalf of the peasants against the landowners and initiated guerrilla warfare against Carranza’s forces for the next four years in the state of Morelos. He was killed in an ambush on 10th April 1919. He was just forty years old.

When the Mexican Constitution was issued later that year, Article 27 contained Zapata’s ideas for land reforms. He hadn’t fought and died in vain. He was a visionary with the goal of achieving political and economic freedom for the poorer people in southern Mexico and, in some measure, obtained it.

Many popular organizations take their name from Zapata, including the Zapatista Army of National Liberation, the Marxist guerrilla group that emerged in the state of Chiapas in 1983 and still exists.

The colonia of Emiliano Zapata here includes the million dollar homes in Molina De Agua and the hovels rented by poor Mexicans a ten-minute walk away. Would our Mexican revolutionary be happy to have this area named after him?

Whatever the answer, we should all respect him for his struggle and his concerns for his fellow men and women.

SPCA of Puerto Vallarta

By Janice Gonzalez

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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.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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Long Drive Series Tom Stickney

tom.stickney@puntamita.com

San Pancho Beach: “San Pancho Beach offers a quiet place to relax”

Mind Body Wellness In Search of Peace and Quiet? Go North

By Sarah Johanna

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oving from a fast-paced, high energy city like New York to a calmer, more relaxed place like Sayulita has been such a change of lifestyle that I find myself wondering how I ever survived in my past life. I have become so turned off by certain aspects of mainstream culture, or what I like to generally refer to as city life, that sometimes even dreamy Sayulita seems like too much for me. This is how my interest in San Pancho, Sayulita’s sister town, began.

San Pancho is located less than ten kilometers north of Sayulita on the same beautiful coastline and can be reached with a short bus or car ride up Highway 200. The main part of the village is much smaller than Sayulita’s cross-town stretch of shops and restaurants but has been growing at a similar rate over the last few years. Some might say there is less to do in San Pancho but that depends what you’re looking for. I would agree that there are not

as many bars and restaurants, and much less shopping to be done, but there is enough to enjoy yourself without the crowds. On top of that, what the town lacks in tourist attractions, it makes up for with community programming.

San Pancho’s charm lies more in what it doesn’t have than what it does. It doesn’t have busses dropping off hordes of day trippers on the weekends, it doesn’t have a Starbucks or a Subway, and it doesn’t have that same busy buzz that seems to last year-round in Sayulita.

This less populated, community-driven, village is the perfect place to seek out solitude and serenity.

The beach is long enough for a good stroll but way less populated than even Sayulita’s North Beach.

The surf is a little stronger, so I would be careful if you plan on going in the water, but you can find a spot all to yourself if you walk less than five minutes in either direction on the sand.

Much like it’s sister town, San Pancho has a selection of cafés

and restaurants for those of us who follow a cleaner or more organic diet.

You will find a number of them on Tercer Mundo, the main street that goes straight from the highway to the beach.

During my time here, I also found a few yoga studios, some offering expanded services like massage therapy or barre classes. Both El Estar and Yoga San Pancho seem to be the main locations but I am excited to explore the rest of the community.The people who live here reflect that same quieter, slightly more introverted, mentality that the town gives off but are friendly and open to outsiders.

Now, any longtime resident reading this will probably roll their eyes at the idea that San Pancho is any different than Sayulita. They both attract similar kinds of people and businesses, and San Pancho is on its way to being the tourist attraction that Sayulita has become.

However, for now, I am going to enjoy the feeling of a neighboring escape while I can.

Tom F. Stickney II is the Director of Instruction and Business Development at Punta Mita, (www.puntamita.com) He is a Golf Magazine “Top 100 Teacher,” and has been honored as a Golf Digest Best Teacher and a Golf Tips Top-25 Instructor. Tom is also a Trackman University Master/Partner, a distinction held by less than 15 people in the world. For more information please email: tom.stickney@puntamita.com

Arm Width at the Top Watch the video at : https://youtu. be/1N0eqqltIn0

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ne thing I see all too often on the lesson tee is a player whom makes a great swing to the top only to lose it at the very end when they forget to maintain the width of the arms at the top. In fact, this simple thing can cause you to hit the ball all over the course, not to mention, shorter.

Whenever your arms go soft at the

top- where your forward arm breaks down- you will narrow the swing arc thus the club does not stay in the air as long as it should.

The longer the club stays in the air on the backswing the more time you have create more speed and the arms play a huge role in this overall. In order maintain arm width to the top the focus should be to keep the hands as far away from the head as possible at the top. This action lengthens the rear arm to the top and extra width will be created. The more of this width you have the longer you will hit the ball in the end!

Crazy Bitches Hit Canada

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veryone’s favourite drag show The Crazy Bitches from Bucerias’ Luna Lounge is hitting the road and taking their hilarity to Canada this summer. Shows are still being booked but here’s a list of confirmed dates. For tickets contact the venues directly.

All the details here: www.lunaloungebucerias.com/canada-tour-2018.html July 26 - Heritage Inn, High River, AB (403) 652-3834 July 27 - Heritage Inn, Brooks, AB (403) 362-6666 July 28 - Ponoka Golf Club, Ponoka, AB (403) 783-4626 July 29 - The Krossing, Red Deer, AB (403) 406-6592 July 30 - Innisfail Golf Club, Innisfail, AB (403) 227-3444 July 31 – Bon Accord Hotel, Bon Accord, AB (780) 921-3988

Aug 01 - Heritage Inn, Taber, AB (403) 223-4424 Aug 02 - Juggie's Tap House, Medicine Hat, AB (403) 866-2821 Aug 04 – Clearwater Hotel, Clearwater Lake, SK (306) 375-2692 Aug 05 – Clearwater Hotel, Clearwater Lake, SK Aug 06 - Heritage Inn, Moose Jaw, SK Aug 07 - Station 51, Lloydminster, SK (780) 875-6101 Aug 09 - Lakeview Inn, Fort. Saskatchewan, AB (780) 998-7888 Aug 10 - Lakeview Inn, Fort Saskatchewan, AB Aug 11 - Mighty Peace Golf Club, Peace River, AB (780) 332-4653 Aug 12 - Mighty Peace Golf Club, Peace River, AB

Aug 14 - Boston Pizza, Dawson Creek. BC (250) 782-8585 Aug 15 - Better Than Fred's, Grande Prairie, AB (780) 532-4450 Aug 16 - The Office, MacKenzie, BC (250) 997-3100 Aug 17 - The Lido, Fort St. John, BC (250) 785-3011 Aug 18 - The Lido, Fort St. John, BC Aug 19 - Two Rivers Camp, Fort St. John, BC (250) 785-3011 Aug 20 - Sonar Comedy Club, Prince George, BC (250) 301-9960 Aug 21 - Diamonds & Dust, Williams Lake, BC (250) 412-9109 Aug 22 - The Dunes, Kamloops, BC (250) 579-3300 Aug 23 - Coldwater Hotel, Merritt, BC (250) 378-2821 Info: Merv Buchanan, Calgary, AB, (403) 730-0845, ext. 5 merv@trendtributes.com

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Welcome Home Sheryl Novak

sa.novak@solutionsmexico.com

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.

The secret to a comfy sofa

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hen furnishing your home in Riviera Nayarit, a large chunk of your budget will go towards your sofa or sectional.

That’s why it is essential to find out about the item’s construction and materials. Although the style is what catches our eye, it is the cover, frame, springs and filling that will determine if your sofa lasts two years or twenty.

In previous columns, we have reviewed the best covers, frames, and springs available for our humid, tropical environment.

To me, there is a clear winner of which cover to get. The new performance fabrics that repel liquids and oils are hands-down the best option. With hundreds of colors and soft weaves from which to choose, this cover will give you maximum return on your investment.

Frames and springs are also crucial to long-lasting sofas and sectionals. The quality of the materials and manufacturing will have a direct impact on the longevity of your piece.

A good manufacturer will proudly share info on their website and with their salespeople and customers about their commitment to quality.

Make sure to investigate this before you purchase.

A company that offers and stands behind its warranty is another great sign you are buying right the first time.

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upholstered item is the filling. The filling or padding of your sofa and sectional is what makes it comfortable to sit on.

Options available for filling include foam, down/feathers, polyester, and batting. In this article, I will cover pros and cons of foam and down/feathers. Next week, I will cover polyester and batting.

The most commonly used filling is foam. Foam is available in a variety of densities. Generally, the higher the density, the harder it will feel. Although a lower density foam will feel softer, it will degrade quicker. If buying a sofa or sectional with a foam filling, go for foam that is labeled high resiliency (HR). HR of approximately 1.8 lbs provides great resiliency and is available in both high and low density so that you can select the firmness you prefer. Another plus, HR is environmentally friendly.

Love to sink into your sofa?

Down or feather filling is a great option, although it is more expensive than foam. At the low end of the cost scale are duck and chicken feathers; goose down is more expensive. Well-made casings are very important because they keep feathers and down from coming out. Waterproof casings are best.

In the event of spills and because of our humid environment, waterproof casings keep the filling from getting wet.

A downside of down is that it tends to get lumpy. If you do go this route, the casings should separate the goose down into small baffles.

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