Issue 840, May 10 - 16, 2013

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Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit welcome you!

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ere are a few handy pieces of information to make your trip a little easier.

a taxi without agreeing on the price with the driver first. Price is per trip not person.

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.

MONEY EXCHANGE: Although you may have to wait in line for a few minutes, banks 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 machine. Note that ATM’s in the banks are the safest to use and generally charge lower fees.

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. Current fare is $6.50 pesos per ticket 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

DRINKING WATER: For the 17th year in a row, Puerto Vallarta’s water has been awarded a certification of purity for human consumption. The quality of the water tested at the purification plant varies greatly from

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Fernando Gonzalez Corona DIRECTOR Lic. Arturo Martinez Rojas MANAGER ADVERTISING & SALES Beatriz Vazquez C. bvazquez@vallartatribune.com MANAGING EDITOR Lic. Madeline Milne mmilne@vallartatribune.com DESIGNER Cynthia Estela Andrade Gutierrez cisandra@vallartatribune.com

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 purified bottled water just about anywhere.

CALLING IN MEXICO Calling phones in Mexico can be tricky as it is different than in the US or Canada. 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.

EXPORTING PETS: Fall in love with the street dog outside your hotel or a puppy on the Malecon doesn’t mean they can’t come home with you. The process is fairly inexpensive and only takes a day or two. You need a certificate of health from a local vet among other things. The time of year that pets can travel in the cargo section of the plane may be your biggest challenge.

For the most up-to-date information contact the Puerto Vallarta SPCA at spcapv@gmail.com.

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 (for the U.S. and Canada the country code is 1, so you would dial 00 + 1 + area code + 7 digit number).

Vallarta Tribune is an activity and entertainment guide and merely publishes information as it is provided by the advertiser or event host.

We do not assume responsibility in errors or omissions other than to correct them as soon as they are made known to us regarding event schedules, locations and/or prices. In addition, we do not assume any responsibility for erroneous inclusion or exclusion of information except to take reasonable care to ensure accuracy, that permission has been obtained to use it, and to remove it as soon as is practical upon receiving your notification of error.

We recommend you always confirm prior to attending or visiting an event or establishment. Weekly publication edited, printed and distributed by Ediciones y Publicaciones Siete Junio, SA de CV Grupo Editorial Tribuna Calle 21 de Marzo # 1174 Col. Lomas del Coapinole Del. El Pitillal, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco México CP 48290 Tel. (322) 226-0829, 226-0800 * editor@vallartatribune.com

Calling Cell Phones Within the area code of the Mexican cell phone number dial 044, then the area code, then the phone number. Outside of the area code (but still within Mexico) dial 045 and then the 10 digit phone number.

Phone Cards Phone cards (“tarjetas telefonicas”) for use in pay phones can be bought at newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. Pay phones do not accept coins. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, specify that you would like a “tarjeta LADA,” because pre-paid cell phone cards are also sold in the same establishments.

Calling Toll-Free Numbers Some toll free numbers work from Mexico to the US and Canada, but many do not. 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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Vallarta Restaurant Week

From May 15th-31st, for the ninth year in a row, some of the most recognized restaurants in the Bay of Banderas will once again be offering special three-course menus, with three choices per course, at fixed prices of either $189 or $299 pesos. Thirty-five restaurants will participate in this year’s edition of one of the areas most important culinary events, seven of which are first-time participants. Many venues will also feature live entertainment to enhance your dining pleasure.

Distinct Worlds Editor’s Note: As the last of the snowbirds flys home, it has become a much quieter city these past weeks.

That didn’t stop many hundred residents and visitors alike to join in the festivities of the 9th Annual Altruism Festival held at the CasaMarriot this past Sunday.

What a treat to sample all these wonderful restaurants in support of many of the Bay’s most needy charities. It was great to put so many faces to names and to finally meet many of you. I have to say my absolute favourite was the Grilled Oyster with Bacon Foam from Café des Artistes, but in truth everything tasted wonderful and it was a buffet for the senses. Lucky me! I even won a couple of the raffle

prizes! If you haven’t been to this event or you head home too early to enjoy it, please consider attending next year. It’s so well produced, the food is excellent, it’s for a good cause and really the weather isn’t so bad…

That said, it’s like the seasons shifted this week. The heat is beginning to sap some of my energy and the rising humidity is doing things to my hair that no stylist can control. As a matter of fact, I issue you a challenge – short of cutting it all off – how do you contain wildly curly hair in this humidity?

That would be a great column to for this newspaper – beauty tips in the heat. Some other column ideas we are fleshing out include a weekly interview with a local resident. If you have a story to tell about why

you love the Puerto Vallarta area and Mexico in general, we would love to hear it. Maybe over 2 for 1 Mojitos and Green Papaya Salad at Joe Jacks Fish Shack? Just a suggestion…

We are also going to bring you a series of articles on great things to do and places to visit to Beat the Heat this summer. First stop – Mascota for some paddling around the lake and star gazing then up to Guadalajara for 72 hours of shopping, festivities, more shopping and eating.

If you’ve got story ideas, comments on the new path the paper has taken, or just want to invite me out for cocktails – send me an email. Always look forward to meeting new friends.

Madeline Milne

World Class Pianist in Vallarta – One Night Only!

Gergely Bogányi - Best concert and performing artist in Hungary One of the most prized and sought after pianists of his generation, Gergely Bogányi is recognized for his brilliant technique coupled with artistic interpretations of deep expression.

Born in Vac, Hungary, to a family of musicians and he began playing the piano at age four.

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by Barb Nettleton

Gergely Bogányi has been very successful in several national and international competitions. At the age of six years, won a prize at the national competition Nyiregyháza piano and three years later at the young age of only nine, won first place in the same contest. Over the years he has won numerous awards including Gold Medal at the “Franz Liszt International Competition” in Budapest, one of the most demanding competitions worldwide.

Playing on May 17th at the Teatro Vallarta as part of the Festival de Culture Mayo, Gergely Bogányi is doing a one night show in Puerto Vallarta. This is an amazing opportunity to see of one the world’s most renowned pianist perform often regarded as the Best concert and performing artist in Hungary . If you are interested further there are many wonderful performances scheduled in Guadalajara during the month of May. Visit www.festivaldemayo. org for more information.

Teatro Vallarta

Friday May 17th at 8:30pm Tickets at the box office.

PROGRAM: Federico Chopin Balada no. 1 3 Nocturnos Op. 9 3 Estudios 2 valses Op. 64 no.1y 2 Vals Op.42 INTERMISSION Franz Liszt Rapsodia Húngara No 2 Waldeshrauschen (Estudio de concierto) Gnomenreigen (Estudio de concierto) Schumann-Liszt: Liebeslied (Widmung) Schubert-Liszt: Du bist die RuhAuf demWasserzusingen Valse Mephisto No. 1

New Gallery Exhibition coming Friday May 17th, Galeria Vallarta will present an art show featuring painters Oswaldo Orozco with realistic oil paintings with a social message and Francisco Medina with colorful texturized abstracts. Cocktail inauguration 6-9 p.m.

Free refreshments.

An Inclusive Beach on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Now the Mexican Caribbean is for everyone to enjoy; absolutely everyone, including the disabled.

On February 14, Mexico’s first ever inclusive beach was unveiled in the municipality of Solidaridad, Quintana Roo. Located just a stone’s throw from Playa del Carmen, Cancún, the pyramids of Tulum, the cenotes (underwater sinkholes) and water parks of the Mayan Riviera, this stretch of beach invites disabled people from all over the world to come and bask in the

sun, sand and infinite shades of blue and green of the Caribbean.

To facilitate access, the local government had ramps made.

Loungers, bicycles and walking frames are available for those who require them, and there is a special service module for the rental of beach towels.

The hope is that inclusive developments such as these will become commonplace along the Mayan Riviera and in all major resort areas. www.solidaridad.gob.mx

Festival of Mexico starts this week in Mexico City Translated by Michelle Mayer From May 9th through the 19th, the historic center of Mexico City will be filled with the colorful and distinctive sights and sounds of national and international artists. The 29th Festival of Mexico (FMX) is a highly anticipated event that is well-attended and well-received by locals and tourists alike.

The inauguration of the festival will take place on Thursday, May 9th at the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), with renowned soprano Karita Mattila accompanied by the Bellas Artes’ celebrated orchestra.

The Festival’s agenda includes activities in music, theater, dance, literature, children, conferences, and workshops.

Within the well thought out program there will be various presentations including one of a Bajoli musician, whose own musical experiences innovatively

fuse traditional African rhythms, hip-hop and rap. This presentation will take place in the Los Angeles Room, located in the Colonia Guerrero.

Amplifying an eclectic and diverse FMX musical program, groups such as electronic music project El Nicho, Aural Quatrotango quartets of Argentina, Quart Heath of the UK, Miami String Quartet and the Cuarteto Latinoamericano will participate in events throughout downtown.

Dance is also well-represented with the Belgian company Les ballets C to B presenting The Old King under the direction of choreographer Miguel Moreira.

Peter Murph, considered the godfather of the Gothic and highly regarded for more than three decades, will close the FMX with a presentation at the Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli on May 19th.

For more information on the conference program, please visit www.festival.org.mx.

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This is Paradise...

By Marcia Blondin

This Saturday visit the Paradise Community Center´s Market Co-op for last minute Mother´s Day gifts.

We are the only Market open all year round and this month we are welcoming many new vendors who will be appearing soon in this column. Until then… introducing a few more market regulars...

Enrique is not only gorgeous but multi-talented as well. Primarily a photographer of typical Vallarta scenes and landmarks, whether shooting a gathering of clay pots, Mexican blankets, cats, old doors and fruits and vegetables at market, Enrique´s discerning eye, takes on a new perspective splashed with vivid

colors.”Quique” never photographs people – he saves them for his highly stylized paintings reminiscent of the style of Aubrey Beardsley, rendered in joyously vibrant watercolors.

Mark´s “Smoking Good Meats” include lomos, hams, chicken breasts, fish and beef jerky - all slowly smoked over select jungle hardwoods.

To complement the meats Mark carries hard-to-find natural and smoked cheeses. Organically grown pickles (dill or sweet) and pickled beets with garlic (the best I have ever had!) are both great with the herb and garlic, chipotle, and chipotle and blackberry dips; super for crudités and bagels…

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Complementing Mark’s meats you should grab a couple of Peter’s authentic bagels. On Saturdays Peter comes to Market loaded with different kinds of bagels, deli breads and buns that our discerning clientele happily line up for every week. (I am convinced Peter is a closet New Yorker!) The cinnamon buns are easily the size of a bread and butter plate and do constitute a full breakfast.

Serena is originally from Como, Italy. She imports lovely silk scarves from her hometown and sells them at our Co-op at the Paradise Community Center.

Her main – and beautiful –focus, however, is jewelry she creates using sterling silver and latón.

Necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets shine with colored pearls, crystals, lapis lazuli and other semi precious gems. Stop by to practice your Italiano and Español!

Our Jan of “Jan´s Specialty Condiments” asked me to let everyone know she has Mango Chutney, Pear/Molasses Chutney and Mixed Berry Jam at her table every Saturday Market Coop, located across the street from Coco´s Kitchen in the Zona Romantica. See you there!

Jorge Acosta and Friends

By Marcia Blodin What a Cinco de Mayo celebration was had at the Paradise Community Center last Saturday night!

Jorge Acosta has one of those voices that seep into your bones and rests there, stirring up memories of Mariachi, old Mexican favorites, romantic ballads and songs from Veracruz, Jorge´s home state.

Deeply powerful one minute to sorrowfully lamenting the next, Jorge enchanted everyone with his charming presence and light banter between numbers.

One of Jorge´s friends is Eduardo León, flamenco guitarist extraordinaire with lovely harmonic backup vocals.

From Oaxaca, José Román, accompanied Eduardo and Jorge on guitar and amazed the audience with his exquisite and lively harp stylings.

Enrique (“who plays with everybody”, laughed Jorge!) was his usual captivating self on bongos and congas.

Without a doubt the most beautiful of the friend’s on stage was Polish-born flautist and classically trained singer Beata Standkiewicz. Her crystal clear soprano voice melded with Jorge´s in too few numbers but they have promised to appear together more often in the future.

Their duet and encore performance of “O Solo Mio” brought the house to their feet for a welldeserved standing ovation.

Thanks to Jorge and his friends for a fabulous evening.

It was also this season´s PCC event finale. Many thanks to Stage Manager Todd Ringness for his great expertise in bringing hundreds of people together for happy tuneful times all season long.

PV Sea Dive

By Sue Keevil pvseadive.com

The Diversity In Our Bay MANTA RAYS Probably one of the most exciting things we have to report on the bay are the giant manta rays (Manta birostris), that are becoming a frequent sighting for us when we are diving, and floating around on the surface.

These creatures can have up to a 23 foot wingspan and are really impressive to dive with.

They are completely friendly creatures, and love to come and check us out. It is impossible to miss them as we lose all sunlight! When they are over our heads, we spray our bubbles onto their bellies, which stop them in their tracks. They seem to love being tickled by this.

Between Los Arcos and Majahuitas, we have been seeing a school of over 100 baby manta´s since last June. These babies and the giant adults can be seen flying out of the water regularly, and seeing a giant manta breech is quite a spectacle. I hope they are here to stay.

WHALE WATCHING – ORCAS & HUMPBACKS The whale watching season was a thriller this year. The Orca´s entertained us for a few weeks. The first time I saw an Orca in person was in the bay this winter. We had 3 juvenile males follow our boat along the

south shore all the way to Los Arcos. On this occasion, one of the divers got straight back onto the boat. Completely understandable as these whales are the kings of the ocean with no natural predators.

These three Orca’s were routinely less than twenty feet from us and in fact the third time we ran across them there were five in the pod, one of which was twenty feet long, and again, less than twenty feet from me! I was on the surface, trying to look cool, with a boat full of divers

laughing at me. It was thrilling to say the least, and I wish I had reacted quicker and taken some photos to prove it.

The humpbacks were active this year, and suitably entertained our guests whenever we saw them. The magic moment that sticks out for me, was seeing a mother giving birth. We went close to check her out as she seemed to be in some distress. We could see nothing wrong with her, but she was rolling about at the surface. Then, this sweet little ten foot long, ten ton baby

appeared, flapping around at the surface with its tail, seemingly very happy. Mum got the baby and flicked it off her tail 5 or 6 times, before the pair of them happily swam off.

The bay may not have crystal clear Caribbean waters all year round, but what it lacks in warmth and clarity in the winter months, it sure makes up for with its wealth of diversity and entertaining wildlife.

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By Leza Warkentin rhythm2rain@gmail.com

Swimming Lessons are for Everyone There are certain things about the summer season in Vallarta that I don’t necessarily look forward to, such as the heat that makes me nearly homicidal whenever any article of my own clothing touches my body. But there is one thing that makes me smile once April rolls around, and that’s the return of after school swimming lessons. As an aside, I don’t really like to admit to my Canadian family and friends that we have had a four month hiatus from the lessons all the way from December to April. In the words of the swimming coach, the water is demasiado frio para nadar. These sorts of comments are quick to bring forth a rather sarcastic snort from my winterhardened Canadian fellows, whose lake temperatures in midAugust make the January Puerto Vallarta pools seem like a wade in the Jacuzzi.

Needless to say, my sisterin-law thinks that my children are surely Olympic-level swimmers by now, with all the skill they must have picked up over an entire school year. Not wanting to disappoint her or to have her children surpass my own in skill level (what with the indoor winter classes up there in Winnipeg), back we go to the pool every Tuesday and Thursday at

4pm. In any case, I can’t tell you I’m sorry. I don’t know about the rest of my parent readers out there, but I can’t see the downside to providing a healthy, wholesome physical activity for my six and eight-year-old that doesn’t require a lot of input from me besides financial. All I really need to do is sit in the shade of the hotel gazebo and look somewhat interested and mainly alert (I can proudly say that I only fell asleep once. I felt a bit awkward for the person who had been speaking to me, but hey, we’ve been married for 5 years already, surely it was time to bring his conversation game up a notch anyway).

In case you, too, would like the chance to doze off while your children receive a complement to their already fine education, there are a number of places in Puerto Vallarta that offer swimming lessons to children.

The American School of Puerto Vallarta offers classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm until mid-June. For more information, call 226 7670 . There is also a swimming school called Acuatica Escualos in Fluvial, call 293 3721. If you cross the Pitillal bridge to Colonia Bobadilla, there is a sportsplex with an Olympic-sized pool that also gives lessons, call 225 9659.

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Beautifying Puerto Vallarta First Annual Bugambilia Festival MaY 17 ~ 25, 2013 The Bugambilia Festival, being held during Restaurant Week, is a project of the Puerto Vallarta Garden Club. The purpose of the Festival is to promote the beautification of Puerto Vallarta. The Greening of Puerto Vallarta through the planting of trees and flowers will increase visitors perceptions that we are a vibrant, safe, secure and civilized community. As we continue to expand and embrace the beautification of our parks and public green spaces we increase the health and well-being of our city.

The Bugambilia Festival 2013 is the first of what is envision becoming an annual event that will become a tourism and revenue generator similar to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. Gardens and Floral Festivals are proven tourism generators which will benefit our businesses and citizens All events for the Bugambilia Festival are open to the public and free of charge. You are invited to visit their website or

FaceBook pages to register: www.VallartaGardenClub.org Bugambilia Festival 2013 There will be Floral Carpets and Floral Sculptures located in various areas throughout the city; the Malécon, Los Muertos Pier, Plaza Galerias. There will also be an Artisan Market, open daily, in Lazaro Cardenas Park throughout the festival.

Please join in the fun of the Bugambilia Festival as we begin our journey towards celebrating the unique beauty, arts and multicultural aspects of Puerto Vallarta, with a vision of becoming a cultural force for the region.

The Bugambilia Festival has come to fruition through the collective efforts of a small group of dedicated citizen organizers, volunteers and members of the Garden Club.

We would now encourage all business and property owners to “Give Something Back to Va-

llarta” and invest in the future of Puerto Vallarta.

You may not be aware but the Garden Club is responsible for the renovation of Lazaro Cardenas Park, building of the planters as well as the planting and maintenance of the many Amapas and Primavera trees and bugambilias that have been planted along Basilio Badillo, Insurgentes, Piño Suarez, the Mercado Cuale area and Avenida Mexico.

The goal of the Garden Club is to raise $100,000 pesos for the ongoing beautification initiatives and their maintenance. Is living in a beautiful and vibrant city important to you? Would you support their efforts through the sponsorship of a tree? Would you be willing to donate $500 pesos?

You can go to their website and make a donation via PayPal at www.VallartaGardenClub. com If you have questions, please email: vallartagardenclub2012@gmail or call Kimberley Bennett at 322.221.6314.

UPCOMING EVENTS BUGAMBILIA FESTIVAL 2013 Beautiful Balcony Contest Decorate your balconies with awards in both residential and commercial categories. If you wish to enter the contest for valuable prizes, please submit a photo or more to suzkirk66@gmail.com. Be sure to send the name with address along with the pictures.

Every day is full of fun, (mostly) free events to enjoy. Visit www.vallartaGardenClub.com for more details and events as the become available.

FRIDAY, MAY 17th - OPENING PROCESSION AND CEREMONY with a candlelight procession on the Malecón to Lazaro Cardenas Park.

SATURDAY, MAY 18th - CATRINA PARADE and FIESTA MEXICANA SUNDAY, MAY 19th - VALLARTA BOTANICAL GARDENS Tour and Lunch and a PET PARADE down the Malecón to Lazaro Cardenas Park

MONDAY, MAY 20th - Lazaro Cardenas Park will be filled with Artisans and activities. There will be Painting and Recycling Workshops, Children’s Performance by Escena 3, Music and Dance by Shanti TUESDAY, MAY 21st - Lazaro Cardenas Park will be filled with Artisans and activities. There will be painting and recycling workshops among other activities.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd - Walking Tour of El Centro and Afternoon Tea at Hacienda San Angel and finish with an Evening Bike Ride THURSDAY, MAY 23rd - Walking Tour of El Centro and a British American School Concert in the evening FRIDAY, MAY 24th - Enjoy an evening of tango dancing at the Los Arcos Amphitheater.

SATURDAY, MAY 25th - The Bugambilia Festival Closing Parade

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Prison Dolls: Building upon hardship

By Madeline Milne Photos By Barb Nettleton If you had plenty of free time on your hands, what would you do? For a large percentage of todays population retirement is a reality and free time is plentiful.

For many travel, philanthropy and family will take priority, but imagine if your life was turned upside down and you didn`t get the freedom to make these choices. That`s what happened to Rebecca Roth.

A successful business owner in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Rebecca got snared in an unjust legal battle that ultimately saw her imprisoned (and later exonerated) for over four years in the Reclusorio Feminil of Puente Grande near Guadalajara. This women`s prison would be her home and the crux of her new found `free time’. Not diminishing that emotionally and physically this experience took its toll on Rebecca, what came out of the experience was a new found passion and an opportunity to take on challenges otherwise lost to time constraints and pressures of life in general.

Imprisoned with Rebecca was the infant daughter of a woman who became pregnant while in jail. Children born in jail can remain with their mothers up to 3 years of age. Little Lupita was adored by all in the communal cell but none had the capacity to give this child a toy that was more than an empty pop bottle.

Realizing she wasn’t going anywhere fast and she needed an outlet for her anger and depression, Rebecca took it upon her-

self to use time wisely. The prison offered many classes and so she went back to school to learn Spanish, taught English to the other women and took sewing classes.

One day, armed with some scraps of material and a needle and thread, Rebecca crafted a doll for Lupita. This doll and a blossoming relationship with one of her English students, Esme, started what would soon become the Original Friends Dolls (trademarked in Mexico in February 2011).

While in prison Rebecca, Esme and the other woman crafted and sold over one hundred dolls. Today many hundreds of these beautiful works of art have been sold. Available for purchase online and at the many artisan markets in Lake Chapala and around the Bay of Banderas as well as at the Feria de Maestros del Arte each year in Ajijic, each doll is a unique one-of-a-kind creation, numbered, signed and named. About 85% of the materials are donated, found and upcycled. Each woman is paid for their work every Friday and remaining profit is divided equally between Esme and Rebecca, the two founders of the project.

Approximately one doll a week is hand made by each woman.

Rebecca continues to create dolls but finds herself with increasingly less time as her travels and commitment to managing the production and sale of the dolls leads her back to the regular clock of us working stiffs.

Ask Rebecca today about her experience and you`ll find a warm hearted woman with an honest face that speaks with little bitter-

Barb Nettleton and Rebecca Roth ness and only a tinge of sadness.

‘I believe I was given opportunities for things I always wanted to do in my life, such as having my art exhibited in a world-renowned gallery…or publishing three books of poetry.

These are all lifelong dreams of mine, accomplished ironically during the severe hardship of incarceration in a foreign prison.’

After being released in March of 2010, Rebecca continues to live in Mexico where her sister and children remained and she continues with the Original Friend Doll project both as a source of income and as a means to help the women within the prison to survive and fight their own legal battles. Today, with the help of women still incarcerated and a few that have continued to create dolls after being released, these little ‘ambassadors for liberty and justice’ are sold to collectors world-wide.

Esme remains incarcerated but has not lost hope as she still has a final appeal remaining.

According to Rebecca,‘The project has grown beyond all expectations because it goes full circle.

• It provides a creative outlet and good income to the women who make the dolls; many who have never been encouraged to be artistic. It’s great stress relief as well during those long months and years of waiting in legal limbo.

• It provides motivation to people who have an excess of materials, to clean out their boxes, bins, and drawers and donate the materials to a good purpose.

• The dolls themselves provide joy and since each doll is signed by its maker, the new owner “knows” the doll artist and can remember her when they pass by the doll on its shelf, mantle, or bed. The colors and designs attract customers to the farmers market stands, where the dolls seem to pick out their new owners!’ Rebecca even receives

photos of the dolls in their new settings from all over the world.

If you wish to purchase a doll, visit them on facebook: Originalfriendsdolls/prison project… Don’t forget to like and share photo albums with your contacts. For more information: www.prisondolls.com or www. mexicoartshow.com

For special orders call (in US and Canada) 503-278-8367. In Mexico: (011-52) 387-761-0519 or 322-222-1754. Email: originalfriendsdolls@gmail.com These dolls are also available at the Paradise Community Centre Co-Op market each Saturday.

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Fun on the Riviera Nayarit

By Cat Morgan www.rivieranayaritfun.com Announcing the upcoming San Blas Sport-Fishing Tournament Riviera Nayarit is hosting this year’s International Sportfishing Tournament of San Blas, from May 29th to June 2nd, 2013 at the Tourist Marina in San Blas.

A busy fishing village and popular tourist destination, San Blas is located about 160 km north of Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta and 64 km west of the state capital Tepic.

San Blas is internationally known for its amazing estuaries and fresh water springs providing a gateway to an extensive mangrove forest and federally protected nature preserve where hundreds of bird, butterfly and other jungle life can be found Similar to last year’s tournament, the fees remain the same, but this year the prizes have in-

creased - making it more fun than ever to win! This year the winner of each category wins a car!

In addition to a chance to win a car, the $19,000 peso registration fee includes participation in the daily “Jackpot,” the Inauguration Ceremony, the official lunch on Friday, the closing Ceremony, and one ticket for the raffle - if you don’t win a car, maybe you can win a brand new outboard motor.

Thanks goes out to Riviera Nayarit for the great photos.

This is a big event every year for all of the fishing folks out there....so get registered for this fun event, and get out there, catch the big one, and take home a car!

Kendra Wilkinson’s “small getaway” in Riviera Nayarit Kendra Wilkinson, widely known for being one of Hugh Hefner’s three girlfriends on the E! reality television series “The Girls Next Door”, visited Riviera Nayarit to celebrate “5 de Mayo”, as she posted on her twitter account.

Last May 3rd, Kendra published a pic of her having cocktails with Jessica Hall, one of her friends that appeared in another reality show based upon Wilkinson’s life –“Kendra on Top”, revealing they were vacationing in Mexico.

Optimists Fundraiser

Tournament by Vessel Each vessel can have up to 4 fishermen on board; the winner will be the one that catches the heaviest fish in each category during the three days of the competition.

Catches by Day (maximums per vessel): Three Sailfish - minimum weight 25 kg each Three Mahi Mahi - with minimum weight 10 kg each One Marlin - minimum weight of 85 kg * Note: every single fish officially weighed in, after a vessel’s return, will become the property of the Sport-fishing Club of Tepic, even if it doesn’t meet the minimum weight. So, don’t get attached folks.

Join us for fun and fundraising at Philo’s Bar on June 1 at 7:00 to celebrate the Nayarit Optimist Sailors who will be representing Mexico at the two highest level International sailing events - the Optimist World Championship to be held in Italy and the North American Championship to be held in Bermuda. Philo’s is providing their world famous ribs - all you can eat - plus a night of great entertainment.

This event is hosted by Janet and Jess Coburn, and all funds will be administered by them to pay for the costs of travel and inscription fees for Adrian Varela and Carlos Sainz. Please invite your friends to join us! Tickets: $250 Pesos ($150 going to the fundraising efforts) includes all you can eat ribs, an automatic entry to the door prize drawings, and a night of fun!

Next sunday, Kendra uploaded a pic showing breakfast served on the roof terrace of her suite at Villa La Estancia, telling her fans that this was the way to start “Cinco de Mayo” celebrations.

In the past few months, Riviera Nayarit welcomed many celebrities, with visits from Thierry Henry, Kate Hudson, Felicity Huffman, Gerry Lopez and the Kardashian sisters Kim and Kourtney, Lady Gaga, Courteney Cox, Charlie Sheen, Mario Lopez, Sofia Vergara, among many others.

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Hockey Night in Vallarta

By Joel Hansen It happened to me again.

After Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals two years ago I thought we (Canucks fans) were so close to hoisting the Cup that I bought in for 2012, and even though they showed flaws last year, they still won the Presidents trophy and kept promising me that they would flip the switch in the post season, turning it on for a run to the Cup. Well of course that ended in five miserable games against the eventual champs from LA. Tune in to 2013 and they did it again. I vowed to not buy in this year, after all the Canucks had let me down for two years and we were just emerging from the greed inspired lockout that nearly cost the entire season, so instead of watching I went surfing at Punta Mita, I walked my dog on the Malecon, went

for sunset dinners at Barracuda and watched with great interest as Mexico began its qualifying efforts for Brazil 2014.

Hell, I didn’t need the Canucks or any hockey for that matter, I live in Puerto Vallarta, the greatest place on earth, but of course in the end like all sports junkies I came around.

Well here we are, barely a week has past in the 2013 playoffs and the Canucks are out, swept with hardly any effort put forth

by San Jose and I have that same empty feeling again. But this will be the last time this group fools me. There needs to be wholesale changes within this group, as I write this I am listening to the press conference from Vancouver,

with my fingers crossed that coaches are fired and players are traded. I cannot root for this team, not any longer, the smugness of this team has official turned me off.

As I look around at the other series in this first round I see underdogs like the Islanders battling the team most people had basically already awarded the Stanley Cup to in Pittsburg. I see Minnesota and

Chicago locked in an entertaining series, the Senators and Canadians going to war every night.

The season is over for the Canucks and my jersey has been hung up in the closet for another year, but a very entertaining opening round of the playoffs continues and you can still catch all the action at Los Muertos brewpub.

{ If you would like to have your music or cultural event added to this calendar please email editor@vallartatribune.com The Tribune is published on Fridays and all events need to be submitted by the preceding Thursday.

May 10: Salsa Lessons and Live Latin Music Lessons at 6-7pm 50 pesos Band starts at 8pm Octopus Garden, La Cruz 329295-5367 May 10: Yoga with Stability Ball 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 10: Kiteboard World Tour runs from the May 9-12 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta May 11: Kiteboard World Tour runs from the May 9-12 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta May 12: Dancing (Danzon) in the Plaza with a live band every Sunday from 7pm at the Plaza des Armas in Puerto Vallarta May 12: Kiteboard World Tour runs from the May 9-12 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta May 13: Gentle Movement & Stretching 11:00 -12:00 PM Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 14: Beginner Salsa Lessons $50 pesos 6-7pm Octopus Garden, La Cruz 329-295-5367

“We are the only Englishspeaking liturgical church in Vallarta” says Fr. Jack+, the Rector of the church. “We have been called ‘the friendliest church I’ve ever attended’ and it makes us feel good to see how many people attend church while on vacation”, he says.

The church is located at 7936 Blvd. Fco. Medina Ascencio, next to Sixt Car Rental on the frontage road, across the street from the airport. The outside of the church has been painted a terra cotta color, which gives it new life. We have newly remodeled men and women’s bathrooms, the second floor of the front building has a newly designed floor plan, including a meeting/Bible study room, then the new chapel, and two private offices.

This floor will be air conditioned for use during the hot, humid months. The church is now OPEN YEAR ROUND, and we are pleased to announce that The

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May 14: Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners 9:15 to 10:30 a.m Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com

May 17: Yoga with Stability Ball 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com

May 14: Pilates Mat 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com

May 18: The Teahouse of the August Moon, Boutique Theatre, 8pm curtain, Naranjo at Basilio Badillo, 322-278-6878

May 15: Slow Flow Yoga 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 16: Ladies Night 10pm 2am $50 pesos all you can drink $20 pesos with a short skirt - La Ingrata, Mariano Abasolo 169, Puerto Vallarta www.facebook. com/laingratapv May 16: Classic Hatha Yoga 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 17: CONCERT A special performance by one of the world’s greatest Pianists, Gergely Boganyi 8:30pm at the Teatro Vallarta. Part of the Festival Cultural de Mayo Events. www. festivaldemayo.org/fcmj2013/ boganyi_vallarta.htm May 17: Salsa Lessons and Live Latin Music Lessons at 6-7pm 50 pesos Band starts at 8pm Octopus Garden, La Cruz 329295-5367

May 18 The Teahouse of the August Moon, Boutique Theatre, 8pm curtain, Naranjo at Basilio Badillo, 322-278-6878 May 19: The Teahouse of the August Moon, Boutique Theatre, 5pm curtain, Naranjo at Basilio Badillo, 322-278-6878 May 20: Gentle Movement & Stretching 11:00 -12:00 PM Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 21: Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners 9:15 to 10:30 a.m Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 21: Pilates Mat 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 22: Slow Flow Yoga 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 23: Ladies Night 10pm 2am $50 pesos all you can drink

Christ Church by the Sea has a new look !

Rev. Vern Sorenson+ has agreed to lead the services this summer, with various priests who are visiting from the U.S. and Canada, assisting him. Vern and his lovely wife, Sylvia, are long-time residents of Vallarta, and have served at other churches in the area.

In addition to our regular Sunday service at 10:00 a.m., the church holds many special services, including Ash Wednesday, with soup supper following, a

St. Patrick’s Day traditional corned beef dinner which is always a sell-out, and an Easter brunch following the service, which is always well attended.

Come join our ever-growing family, and help us share God’s Word in Vallarta. Check out our web-site Christchurchbythesea. org or call 322 209-0895 for further information.

We hope to see you soon !!

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$20 pesos with a short skirt - La Ingrata, Mariano Abasolo 169, Puerto Vallarta www.facebook. com/laingratapv May 23: Classic Hatha Yoga 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 24: Yoga with Stability Ball 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 27: Gentle Movement & Stretching 11:00 -12:00 PM Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 28: Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners 9:15 to 10:30 a.m Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio

Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 28: Pilates Mat 11:15 to 12:15 p.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 29: Slow Flow Yoga 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 30: Classic Hatha Yoga 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Badillo 325 - South Side 322-222-1706 / info@yogavallarta.com May 31: Yoga with Stability Ball 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. Vallarta Yoga / Pilates Studio PV Basilio Badillo 325 - South Side 322-2221706 / info@yogavallarta.com

LIVE MUSIC VENUES Please be sure to contact the venue to confirm all events.

La Bodeguita Del Medio “Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, Malecon” 322.223.1583 Tues-Sun 9:30 2:00 am

Las Adelitas Av. Fluvial Vallarta 234 322.293.7778

El Jardin del Pulpo “Coral 66, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle” 329.295.5071 10:30 am 12.30 pm

Café‚ Roma Encino 287 Centro Mon-Sun 10:pm -3:00 am

La Palapa “Pulpito#103, Playa los Muertos” 322.222.5225 Mon-Sun 8:00am 1:00pm Oso’s Oyster Bar “Del Mar 4, Marina Riviera Nayarit, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle” 329.295.5426

Benito’s Paninoteca Bar “Nima Bay, Local 12, Marina Vallarta” 322.209.0287

El Patio de mi Casa Guerrero 311 esq. Matamoros 322.222.0743 Encore “Lazaro Cardenas51, Colonia Zona Dorada” 329.298.0140 Wed-Mon 9:00 am 10:00 pm

Bebotero Diaz Ordaz 565 Malecon 322.113.0099

Murphy’s Irish Pub “Morelos 484 Altos 1, Centro” 322.113.0373 Philo’s “Delfin15, La Cruz de Huanacaxle”329.295.5068 Thu-Sat 8:30 pm Barcelona Tapas Matamoros esq 31 de Octubre Centro 322.223.0831

Daiquiri Dick’s “Olas Altas, Playa Los Muertos” 322.222.0566 Don Pedro’s “Marlin 2, Sayulita” 329.291.3090

The River Café‚ Isla del Rio Cuale Local4 Centro 322.223.0788

Vitea “Libertad Edificio Malecon 2, Centro” 322.222.8703

El Dorado “Pulpito # 102, Playa los Muertos”322.222.4124

Que? Pasa “Aquiles Serdan 625, Col Emiliano Zapata” 322.223.4006

Rl Rio BBQ Bar Felipe Angeles 245 Col Paso Ancho 322.184.1200 Tue-Sun 11:00 am 7:00pm

Trio Guerrero 264 Centro 322.222.2196 Mon-Sat 7:30 pm

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Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations For visitors to Puerto Vallarta who wish to do a good deed for the less privileged in our paradise, this is a list of some of the many organizations that could benefit from such kind gestures.

If you would like your organization recognized here, please email details to editor @vallartatribune.com Asilo San Juan Diego home for the elderly - Contact: Lupita Sanchez Covarrubias Tel. 2221257 or malupita88@hotmail.com or visit the website www.mexonline.com\asilosanjuandiego.htm Asociación Down - The Foundation for assistance to persons with Down’s Syndrome – Contact: Ana Catalina Eisenring at 224-9577.

Banderas Bay Women’s Shelter - Safe shelter for women & children victims of domestic violence. Enables women to become financially independent through jobs, education and non-interest micro loans, professional counseling for them & their children. www.compassionforthefamily.org Becas Vallarta, A.C. – provides scholarships to approximately 300 high school and university students. Donations are tax-deductible in Mexico and the USA. Polly Vicars at (322) 223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285. www.puerto-vallarta. com/amf

Bucerias Bilingual Community Center Support local families in Bucerias. 16 de Septiembre at calle Matamoros www.buceriasbilingualcommunitycenter.org

Casa Hogar - a shelter dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned, disadvantaged or vulnerable children.Contact: Luz Aurora Arredondo at 221-1908, Rita Millan (322) 141-6974. casamaximocornejo@gmail.com Centro Comunitario SETAC-GLBT - provides essential services to the GLBT community, including physical & mental health treatment and referrals, education & recreation, free AA meetings, English classes, HIV testing and counseling. Paco Arjona 224-1974 or paco@setac. com.mx Clinica de Rehabilitación Santa Barbara - Rehabilitation of the handicapped. Contact: Laura Lopez Portillo Rodriguez at 224-2754.

CompassionNet Impact forms strategic partnerships & initiates programs that provide opportunities for people living in chronic poverty to transform their own lives. Bookmobile, homes, jobs creation, loans, English & computer classes, emergency food, medicine & clothing, etc. Tax-deductible in Canada & the U.S. Cell: (322) 133-7263. ric@4compassion.org

PV SPCA adopt a pet

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f you have been following us on Facebook you are probably familiar with the little guys we have nicknamed the “Rat Pack” as profiled in a wonderful video done by our friend Carol Martin. If you haven’t seen the video yet, check it out on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=q7jVhDF-74k).

They are now all healthy, sterilized and ready for adoption.

First to be in the spotlight is Joey (as in Joey Bishop!!). At four months he is still a little guy so we don’t expect him to get too big. He will be a perfect companion.

Please contact us at spcapv@ gmail.com. Our sanctuary is pre-

paring for the difficult summer months when Vallarta’s economy that depends on tourism is at a low and many animals become homeless.

Help us continue our efforts.

To use your credit card to make tax deductible donations through PayPal, go to our website www. spcapv.com/donate/.

Cruz Roja (Red Cross) handles hospital and emergency service in Vallarta. It is the only facility that is authorized to offer assistance to injured people on the street, transport them to their facility or other ones indicated by the injured person. Contact: 222-1533, 222-4973 Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) A municipal service, part of the federal System of Family Services that assists not only in times of emergency, but also with ongoing education, health, and training programs for the whole family. Contact City Hall 222-0058

Discapacitados de Vallarta, A.C. (DIVAC) association of handicapped individuals dedicated to helping one another. - Contact: Ivan Applegate at 221-5153.

GrupoEcològico de Puerto Vallarta – Contact: R.C. Walker at 222-0897, rc_walkermx@ yahoo.com.mx The International Friendship Club (IFC) - a registered charitable organization in Mexico listed as Club Internacional de la Amistad de Puerto Vallarta A.C. The IFC supports the Cleft Palate Surgery Program & families in need. Funds are raised through Membership & Home Tours. - Contact:322-222-5466. www.ifcvallarta.com. ifcvallarta@gmail.com.

Navy League - Meets and greets visiting Naval vessels from all nations, assists in the transportation of donated medical supplies from the U.S., organizes work groups to paint and repair schools and other public/ charitable facilities, and operates

the local Toys for Tots program.

Contacts: Bill Clark at 222 3616 or Jerry Lafferty at 221 6156. www.vallartanavyleague.org.

New Life Mexico - a British Charity working in Mexico.

Challenging Child Poverty with Health and Education Programmes. Contact: Philippa.VernonPowell@facebook.com Pasitos de Luz (Mamas Unidas por la Rehabilitación de sus Hijos) - substitute home for low income children with any type of handicap, offers rehabilitation services and special support to their families. 299-4146. www. pasitosdeluz.org Pro Biblioteca de Vallarta raises fundsfor Los Mangos Public Library. Tax-deductible receipts for Mexico and USA. Contacts: Ricardo Murrieta at 224-9966 or Jimmie Ellis at 222-1478.

Proyecto Pitillal, “Busca un Amigo” - association created by underprivileged mothers of paralyzed children who need society’s help. Contact: 299-4495.

PuRR Project - a no-kill cat shelter with approx. 250 resident felines living in a natural environment, un-caged, kittens in the Kitten Nursery, on-site clinic with daily veterinarian services. www.purrproject.com Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza Shelter for children.

Donations are tax-deductible in Canada and the U.S. Contact: Madre Mari at 222-7857 or Sudy Coy at 222-5765. www.ccshf.ca Roma’s Kids - educate the children of the Volcanes and surrounding area, to provide them

with the skills necessary to become employable by the major industry here in Puerto Vallarta – tourism: math, English and computer programs a priority. 100% goes to the kids. www.kids.romamexico.com Toys for Tots Vallarta - is a non-profit organization that is celebrating 15 years in Puerto Vallarta. Distributes toys and constructs playgrounds for lessadvantaged kids in the Puerto Vallarta area during the Christmas holiday period. Contact: Jerry Lafferty 322 221 6156 or Lourdes Bizarro lourdes.bizarro@marriotthotels.com.

SPCA PV – provides private vet costs for rescued animals, volunteers to create & maintain a data base of adoptions, to walk dogs at the foster home, Casita de Guadalupe, foster homes for dogs & cats, trap & release program for feral cats, etc. www. spcapv.com Un MañanaBrillante (A Brighter Tomorrow) - partnership of Americans and Canadians to support the ColegioMexicoAmericano. Contact: Margi Baughman mach1@prodigy.net. mx or David Bender dbender@ prodigy.net.mx Vallarta Botanical Gardens - To build Mexico’s greatest botanical, rwesearch & education of plant life, city beautification programs, bird watching, etc.

Donations to the Vallarta Botanical Gardens are tax deductible in the USA. Contact: 223-6182 or info@vallartabotanicalgardensac.org.

{Brain Teasers{ SUDOKU easy

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Challenge your brain! Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain only one of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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HUB-WORDS How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter I. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?

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Can you find the hidden golfers? They may be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards.

TRAVEL LIGHT AIRBED, BACKPACK, BATTERIES, BINOCULARS, CAMPFIRE, CAN OPENER, CANVAS, COMPASS, FIRELIGHTER,FIRST AID KIT, FLASK, FOOD, FUEL, GRIDDLE, GROUNDSHEET, HIKING BOOTS, KINDLING, LANTERN, MAPS, MOSQUITO NET, PANS, PEDOMETER, POTS, ROPE, STOVE, TENT, TINDER, TOOLS, TORCH, WATER.

MACHINERY Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter C: cairn, chain, chair, charm, chary, chime, china, chine, crane, cream, crime, hemic (haemic), manic, march, mercy, mince, nacre, nicer, niche, ranch, reach, anemic, cinema, creamy, enrich, iceman, mincer, archine, carmine, chimera, chimney, machine, chairmen.

NAVIGATOR Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter R: agora, antra, aorta, argon, argot, atria, grain, grant, griot, groan, groat, groin, intro, naira, noria, organ, raita, ratio, riant, riata, taira, tiara, train, varan, vigor (US), virga, angora, organa, rating, ration, raving, roving, trigon, virago, aviator, orating, vagrant, variant.

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