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La Paz Welcomed 25 Ambassadors to the City; Wants to Re-name Entranceway

I N D E XLetters to the editor 4Business Spotlight 5Table Talk 7A Taste of the Spanish Language 10Conservation Connection 13 Professionals Services

in La Paz 16Calendar of Events 19

��Ǥ��ơ��sand sculptures celebrating La Paz’s 478th birthday. The sand sculptures will be on display the entire month of May and are part of the Fiestas Culturales de Fundación de La Paz.

TBCThe Municipality of La Paz will formally solicit from the federal government through the Sec-retary of Communication and Transportation, SCT, permission to rename the entranceway that runs from the Marquez de Leon International Airport to the Whale Tail monument, or Cola de la Ballena, at the northern entrance to the city. The Munici-pality would like to rename this part of the highway Boulevard de la Naciones, in honor the 25 ambassadors who recently vis-ited the city.The name change of the boule-vard was proposed by Mayor Es-thela Ponce Beltran to city coun-cil, where it was unanimously received and approved.

During the festivities to mark the 478 anniversary of La Paz, the city received 25 ambassa-dors from countries including Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Bolivia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Honduras, Uruguay, Portu-gal, Georgia, Vietnam, Pakistan, Angola, Ukraine, El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Turkey, Ivory

Mayor Esthela Ponce Beltran

By Leslie Ann Duncan

Unfortunately, Mexican po-lice are notorious for wanting bribes. In general, though, most of the police are helpful, polite and honest. Approach them as ��ǡ��ơ��raise your voice, and they will generally behave that way.

However, if the Policia Municipal stops you while you are driving, you have probably committed ��ƥ��Ǥ� �� that you will be given a warning, or a ticket. It is also possible that you will be asked for money.

What You Can Do to Stop Police Bribes

For example, two friends of mine were recently driving back to Cabo from La Paz and were �� ƥ�� the Policia Municipal. They had just driven past the university, at dusk. Both blonde and female, one was holding a map, easily seen from the side of the road. ��ǡ��ƥ��asked them if they spoke Span-ish. When they said “a little,” he said in English, “you were going 80 in a 40 speed limit, one hun-dred dollars, or go to jail.” They ��ǡ��ƥ��

intimidating and they gave him the money. Pretty shaken, they drove back to Cabo slowly, fear-

Head to the Tianguis Del Palmar’s on 5 de Febrero and Rangel

every Saturday from 9-00 am until

12-00 pm. Enjoy fresh produce,

fresh cheese, jellies, sausage, pottery, clothing, jewelry,

art work and so much more. Over 20

venders on site.

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New “H” Distinction Instructors Trained in the State

New Instructors receive their diplomas from Secretary Reachi

The craziness of May is slowly coming to an end. We are at the midway point and I pretty much know what to expect now for the rest of the month. Wednes-day, the 15th, is Teacher’s Day and teachers do not work on their day so I know more than 24 hours in advance whether or not there is school the next day. That always helps the busy moms; knowing if there is school or not the next day.

Mother’s Day this year fell on a Friday and I was informed by the school Thursday afternoon at pick-up time that there would be no classes the next day for students who had teachers who were moms. So in my children’s school of 12 classrooms, only 5 groups had classes. For the rest, ��ơ��Ǩ

The celebration of Teacher’s Day is a tradition observed in many �� ơ�� ǡ�but in México, we celebrate it on May 15th. Yes, it is another �� ơ� ��

I must say, from the bottom of my heart, my kid’s teachers de-serve their day and some. So I will just let that one go.

May 1st, Worker’s Day was very quiet in La Paz with many things closed including schools, banks and government. 5 de Mayo was a Sunday this year so some �� ơ� �� didn’t. It really isn’t a huge cel-ebration here but it is one that my mom always remembers. I wonder why?

So, now we are in the second half of the month and things are pretty much straight forward. No holidays coming up anytime ��Ǥ��Ǩ * * *I have had a few people ask about the new, direct La Paz – �� ƪ�� up on June 20th, 2013. Most of said they have searched on the Aeromexico webpage and it is �� ƪ��Ǣ� ��ƪ��

��Ƥ��ǡ��ǤPlease note that the Aeromex-�� ƪ�� Thursdays and Sundays. If you ��ƪ��-er day of the week, yes, you will get options that are non-direct ƪ��Ǥ� � �� th of June, ��ƪ��from LAX will be coming into La Paz are Thursdays and Sundays.

* * *

Another May celebration I need to add. Congrats to Carmelita Dodge from her friends Kathy Bezy and the gang. Carmelita recently graduated with a de-gree in psychology from UNAM, on of Mexico’s most famous uni-versities.

Carmelita is one of a group of friends who have gathered to sing together in the home of Elia ��Ƥ��ơ��several years, just for the fun of it. A vivacious grandmother, Carmelita entered the university to study Geriatric Psychology in hopes of being able to assist others as they age. Elia felt it was a May celebration not to miss and arranged a luncheon to celebrate Carmelita’s special ac-��Ǥ��ǨǨ

Yours,Gari-Ellen

Celebrating Carmelita!

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New “H” Distinction Instructors Trained in the StateTBC

With the goal of increasing the �� Ƥ�� ability to evaluate the competi-tiveness and productivity of the gastronomical sector in the state, which is vital to the ex-perience of tourists, the State Secretary of Tourism and the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS) in La Paz joined forces to train 23 new instructors to strengthen the program “Hygienic Handling of Food “H” Distinction”, ex-plained the State Secretary of Tourism Ruben Reachi.

The 23 new instructors are the Ƥ�� Ƥ�� of Mexico City. To participate in the 60 hours of training, can-didates must have a degree in �� Ǥ� �� Ƥ��exam was administered where a passing grade of 90% must have ��Ƥ��an instructor.

The “H” Distinction refers to hy-��ǡ� ��Ƥ�� in food handling. The program in Mexico began in 1988 and started operations in 1990 and is recognized by the Secretary of Tourism and the Secretary of Health.

The “H” Distinction require-ments are:

* 80% of operational personnel and 100% of middle commands must be trained through the “Hygienic Handling of Food” course, given by instructors ap-proved by the Secretary of Tour-ism.

* All food hygiene require-�� Ƥ��

NMX-F-605-NORMEX-2000 must ��Ƥ��Ǥ

Working under the “H” Distinc-�� ơ�� -�Ƥ�� -cluding a

* Better commitment to the cli-ent

* Better food control

* Reduction of diseases trans-mitted by foods

* Increase in client and guest ��Ƥ��

* Development of discipline in personnel

* Better control over the actions of your food suppliers

* Image improvement

* Better position to compete na-tionally and internationally

Secretary Reachi said, “With these 23 instructors, we can at-tend to all of the State of BCS and we can boost “H” Distinc-tion training and standards to increase the competitiveness of BCS among other tourist desti-nations both nationally and in-ternationally. The State needs to stay competitive and pro-ductive and with more hands to help train and facilitate bet-

ter practices for the handling of food, the better the entire sector.”

Just last week, Sec-retary Reachi pre-sented to CostaBa-ja’s General Director Alejandro Yberri,

two “H” Distinctions to the res-taurant and bar at the Club de Playa which belongs to the re-sort. The award needs to be renewed annually and amounts to months of work to meet the necessary requirements.

As of today, CostaBaja’s “H” Dis-tinction is the only one granted in the city of La Paz but the State tourism department hopes that with the training of instructors in the state, the number of tour-ist destinations awarded the prestigious title will increase.

Los Cabos rates third in cit-ies with the largest number of “H” Distinctions granted in the country, just behind Cancun and Mexico City.

New Instructors receive their diplomas from Secretary Reachi

CostaBaja receiving the H Distinction from Secretary Reachi

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Allende Books

A Dog-Lover

We’d see him in the late after-noon, his team of small dogs on their individual leashes, walking along - in recent years ever more slowly. A man who had taken in many homeless animals, cats and dogs over the years, and with his wife Eileen, provided a safe loving home for them. He fed a multitude of strays, where-ever he encountered them; our neighborhood has its share. He �� ǲ�� ǳ� �ơ��with visits and countless bags of dog-food.

Basically, I know Ellis from the times I’d catch rides to the ref-uge with him, and from our chats in the street, when he was out exercising himself and his team of furry buddies.

I’ll miss his presence. He em-bodied a caring quality, a person who was always ready to help an animal in need.

Ellis passed away on April 25.

I know there will be an excellent reception for you somewhere ��Ǩ��

I along with many others, thank you for being a special part of our neighborhood for so many years.

Ulla Behn

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Hola dear Jean Wise, Gary Batha and Al Marchand: In the name of Bernavé, Juana, my team and I, I thank you for helping to save a life. Bernavé Flores Franco was diagnosed with GBS last week in La Purísi-ma - a very small town in Como-ndú, BCS. He was not treated �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��when he got to La Paz he was almost completely paralyzed so he was intubated in order to keep him alive. Bernavé and Juana, his wife, are very, very poor and don’t know anybody out of their little community. That means that if we have not given the medicine, he would be dead by now. But he is alive and recovering in Intensive Therapy in Salvatierra Hospital. It is ter-ribly sad and frustrating to hear the people in the hospital saying that if the patients don’t have money they just let them die, as if they had no value in our world; in opposite to Juana’s words – who is about 60 years old - talking about her husband and the life with him as if she were describing her teenage ��ǨǨ�� here. It is now urgent to collect another batch of vials or we will be the lost hope of the next pa-tient. Please share this with the people who cooperated so they know that they have become angels for somebody.

Kisses, hugs and blessings,

Lucía

Allende Books

By Jim Donahoe

One of the true treasures for English-speaking visitors and residents of La Paz can be found less than two blocks from the cathedral, near the corner of Gmo. Prieto on Independencia (#518). Allende Books is a treasure trove of re-sources and entertainment in the form of books and guides. If you’re serious about wanting to know more about many things that are La Paz and Baja Califor-nia Sur, stop by and introduce yourself to Kathleen (Kat) and Bruce Bennett.

This quaint bookstore is housed in an over 140-year-old regis-tered historical building that has been lovingly brought back to life by Esther Ammann, owner

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Hola dear Jean Wise, Gary Batha and Al Marchand: In the name of Bernavé, Juana, my team and I, I thank you for helping to save a life. Bernavé Flores Franco was diagnosed with GBS last week in La Purísi-ma - a very small town in Como-ndú, BCS. He was not treated �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��when he got to La Paz he was almost completely paralyzed so he was intubated in order to keep him alive. Bernavé and Juana, his wife, are very, very poor and don’t know anybody out of their little community. That means that if we have not given the medicine, he would be dead by now. But he is alive and recovering in Intensive Therapy in Salvatierra Hospital. It is ter-ribly sad and frustrating to hear the people in the hospital saying that if the patients don’t have money they just let them die, as if they had no value in our world; in opposite to Juana’s words – who is about 60 years old - talking about her husband and the life with him as if she were describing her teenage ��ǨǨ�� here. It is now urgent to collect another batch of vials or we will be the lost hope of the next pa-tient. Please share this with the people who cooperated so they know that they have become angels for somebody.

Kisses, hugs and blessings,

Lucía

Allende Books

By Jim Donahoe

One of the true treasures for English-speaking visitors and residents of La Paz can be found less than two blocks from the cathedral, near the corner of Gmo. Prieto on Independencia (#518). Allende Books is a treasure trove of re-sources and entertainment in the form of books and guides. If you’re serious about wanting to know more about many things that are La Paz and Baja Califor-nia Sur, stop by and introduce yourself to Kathleen (Kat) and Bruce Bennett.

This quaint bookstore is housed in an over 140-year-old regis-tered historical building that has been lovingly brought back to life by Esther Ammann, owner

Business Spotlightof El Ángel Azul B&B Inn, which occupies a much larger section of this hacienda-like structure. The B&B is another story to come, and you should check it out at www.elangelazul.com. What I have observed in Allende �� Ƥ��Ǧ�� Ǥ�Each book and guide is useful �� ơ�� amazing diversity for the space. This is not a tourist information center with scores of brochures on another excursion company, accommodation, or eatery. Al-lende is for those who truly want to know more. A visit to www.allendebooks.com will provide a quick overview of the ��ơ��ơ��Ǥ�

One of the “foundation” books is the Baja Cali-fornia Almanac, �� ơ�� Ǧcolor topograph-ic maps detailing every inch of Baja California and of-fers over 10,000 entries that will truly help you explore this re-gion. The selec-

tion continues with recreation-��ǡ� ��ǡ� �� Ƥ��guides, bilingual books, Latin �� ǡ� Ƥ��ǡ� ��-dren’s books, and more. What a resource and treat.

That’s not all. Allende Books �� ơ�� works of art ranging from hand-crafted jewelry, textiles, wall dé-��ǡ� ��ǡ� ��ơ�� ǡ� ��more. Their stock changes quite often, so be sure to go back and check out new items.

I was able to chat with Kat for a while to learn more about her and Bruce, and was not surprised to hear a familiar story. Bruce and Kat are from my home-town of Seattle, Washington. Knowing they wanted to make a change, they began a journey that took them down the west coast of the United States and into Mexico. They quickly de-cided that if they were going to

Allende Books on Independencia in La Paz

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Table Talk is brought to you this edition by Kathy Bezy – thanks ��Ǩ

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May is one of the busier months of the year in Mexico, with a mountain of special days to consider and several events and parties to attend. Below is a fes-tive cake recipe that has been in my family for years. Whip it up and take it with you to your next ��Ǥ��Ǩ�

FESTIVE CHEESE CAKE

Crust: 1 ¼ C. graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. soft butter, dash cinnamon, & nut-meg. Mix together and press into spring form pan that has been greased with Crisco or but-ter and chilled. Replace in re-frigerator while making the next part.

�� Ƥ��ǣ� � ��Ǥ� ��of cream cheese softened. Add

By Ros Oberlyn

The City of Peace Blues Festival returns to La Paz Friday, May 31. The waterfront concert features a rich lineup of performers from California, Chicago, Mexico City and BCS. The show is set to run from noon till midnight.

The location will be the Muelle Fiscal, the wide dock beyond the little lighthouse on the Malecón (across the street from the La Fuente ice cream store and its polka dot tree).

Doors open at noon and music starts at 1 p.m.. Come prepared for the sun. There will be food and drink for sale at the festival.

Admission is $150 pesos. Tickets are on sale now at Bueycup Cof-fee Bar on Belisario Dominguez between 5 de Mayo and Con-stitución. There will also be tick-ets available at the gate. For more information, call 612-151-2481.

Here’s the line-up, in order of ap-pearance:

Groovetrotters, PescaderoThis is a family band — father and four sons — that plays funk, jazz, reggae, blues and rock fu-sion. They have a unique sound with a hard, funky groove that will make you move. You can google “Groovetrotters” on YouTube to hear “Ain’t no Sun-shine” and other songs.

Blues Festival returns to La Paz

Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen, San Francisco Pat Cohen has been surrounded by music since the age of 6 — �� Ƥ�� the porch of her uncle’s house. As a college student in the early 1980s, she was asked by a local club to perform: “I had three �� Ƥ�� and put together 30 songs,” she said. “I’ve been singing the blues ever since.” For a preview, watch Mother explode onto the stage in an eye-popping blue costume in her YouTube version of “Wang Dang Doodle”.

Los Swing Breakers, Mexico City This new band from Mexico City plays a fresh mix of blues, swing and funk. Google “Swing Break-ers” on YouTube to meet the band and sample their sound.

Tia Carroll, Oakland, California-Tia Carroll has been compared to great blues vocalists such

as Koko Taylor and Etta James, but she has her own unique ap-proach, and the fans love what she does. She’s toured on the international blues circuit and has been received with rave re-views. Among her awards: West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame Female Blues vocalist, band leader of the year 2008, R&B vocalist of the year 2011 and the Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Traditional Blues Woman Of The Year 2008. Learn more by visiting her web-site at http://www.tiacarroll.com and sample her music on YouTube, including “If I Didn’t Know”.

Follaje, Mexico City Follaje’s lead singer and har-monica player is Jorge García Ledesma. For 40 years, his life has been immersed in playing and studying the blues. Along the way, he’s performed with many other great blues players internationally and in Mexico, among them Betsy Pecanins and the bands of Javier Bátiz. In 1981, with Eduardo Chico, Adrián Núñez and Rubén Martínez, he founded Mexico’s legendary blues group Follaje. In addition to his performing credits, Jorge García is president of the Aso-ciación Mexicana de Blues and ��Ƥ��

Pat Wilder

Mayedo & Wilder

Jorge Garciìa Ledesma of Follaje


on the part of Euro-peans to travel to Spanish speaking countries to study Spanish while at the same time learning more about the wide

variety of cultures and people who speak Spanish. In Germany, they even have a word for these types of vaca-tions, Sprachurlaub; it means language vacation. As we pre-pared to move back to Mexico, we began to dream about what it would look like to open our ��Ǩ

We moved to the city of Que-retaro, Mexico, where we both grew up, and the idea of a lan-guage school there seemed im-possible. We began to look for other jobs, and at that point, we found a job in La Paz. I am an ��ơ�� at The Shoppes, here in La Paz.

Who is El Nopal Spanish Language School?

By Juan Du Pond

El Nopal Spanish Language School began as a dream about two years ago in Germany, where my wife, Marta, and I were living at the time. We were about to move back to Mexico, our home country, and we were dream-ing about what our dream job would be. Marta already had several years of experience as a Spanish teacher in various set-��ǡ��Ƥ�� Spanish to foreigners from the Instituto Hispántico de Murcia in Spain, and she enjoyed her teaching job in Germany, where she worked with students from various language backgrounds, helping them grow in their Spanish language ability. As we lived and worked in Europe, we realized that there was a desire

Juan, Martha and family

Business Spotlight

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Table Talk is brought to you this edition by Kathy Bezy – thanks ��Ǩ

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May is one of the busier months of the year in Mexico, with a mountain of special days to consider and several events and parties to attend. Below is a fes-tive cake recipe that has been in my family for years. Whip it up and take it with you to your next ��Ǥ��Ǩ�

FESTIVE CHEESE CAKE

Crust: 1 ¼ C. graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 c. sugar, 1/3 c. soft butter, dash cinnamon, & nut-meg. Mix together and press into spring form pan that has been greased with Crisco or but-ter and chilled. Replace in re-frigerator while making the next part.

�� Ƥ��ǣ� � ��Ǥ� ��of cream cheese softened. Add

1 c. sugar and beat until smooth, add 2 large eggs and beat until perfectly smooth, then add 1 tsp ��ǡ��Ǧ��Ǥ�ƪ��Ǥ� ��on top of crust and bake in pre-heated oven at 350 25 min. or until cake appears set. Cool ½ hr.

Topping: gently stir together 1pint sour cream with ¼ c. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla. Bake in hot oven 450 for 5-10 min until set. Cool at room temperature for 4-6 hrs, and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Because I wanted a taller cheese cake, I added one more egg and 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, in-creasing the sugar to 1½ c and �� ơ� �� min. allowing the cake to con-tinue cooking after the oven �� ơǤ� � � �� ƪ��Υ��Ǥ� � ��Ƥ��texture turned out perfect. This will serve 20 people if using a 15” spring form pan.

Viva Mexicocheese cake

as Koko Taylor and Etta James, but she has her own unique ap-proach, and the fans love what she does. She’s toured on the international blues circuit and has been received with rave re-views. Among her awards: West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame Female Blues vocalist, band leader of the year 2008, R&B vocalist of the year 2011 and the Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Traditional Blues Woman Of The Year 2008. Learn more by visiting her web-site at http://www.tiacarroll.com and sample her music on YouTube, including “If I Didn’t Know”.

Follaje, Mexico City Follaje’s lead singer and har-monica player is Jorge García Ledesma. For 40 years, his life has been immersed in playing and studying the blues. Along the way, he’s performed with many other great blues players internationally and in Mexico, among them Betsy Pecanins and the bands of Javier Bátiz. In 1981, with Eduardo Chico, Adrián Núñez and Rubén Martínez, he founded Mexico’s legendary blues group Follaje. In addition to his performing credits, Jorge García is president of the Aso-ciación Mexicana de Blues and ��Ƥ��

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By Shawn Templeton

Another Day in Paradise....this is the most common phrase used and heard in our beautiful Baja Sur. We are so lucky to live in �� ǡ� �ơ�� safe place with all the amenities of home. There are plenty of good people and good friends, all the good things in life. But then you drive down the high-way and see dead dogs on the side of the road, or starving skin and bone dogs hanging around the streets scrounging for food. And these are the lucky dogs be-cause they are alive and not at the dog pound.

Most people I have spoken to al-ways say how much they love it down here, except for the heart-breaking despair of how the dogs are treated. For some of us, this is enough to make us run home where dogs have a special place in our family, where parks are made especially for them, and where there are special “Doggie Day Care” where you can take your beloved pooch when you have to work. Up ��ơ��“Doggy Hotels” or “Pet Friendly Hotels” are common place and the most common social prob-lem concerning pets is mak-ing sure you pick up your dog-gie poop in order to keep your neighbours from complaining.

For the rest of us, we just try to close our eyes and pretend we don’t see any of this, or we say it’s Mexico, that’s life here, or there’s nothing we can do, we already have our own dogs. Deep down inside we all know there is always something that can be done and now is the time to do it. Many of us down here are living in paradise, with lots of time on ours hands and with this time there is always a way to help.

My new Mexican friends, Joaquin Rodriguez and his wife, Yolanda, are the perfect exam-ple. They are a middle aged Mex-

Helping the Dogs at Huellitas Del Corazon

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By Shawn Templeton

Another Day in Paradise....this is the most common phrase used and heard in our beautiful Baja Sur. We are so lucky to live in �� ǡ� �ơ�� safe place with all the amenities of home. There are plenty of good people and good friends, all the good things in life. But then you drive down the high-way and see dead dogs on the side of the road, or starving skin and bone dogs hanging around the streets scrounging for food. And these are the lucky dogs be-cause they are alive and not at the dog pound.

Most people I have spoken to al-ways say how much they love it down here, except for the heart-breaking despair of how the dogs are treated. For some of us, this is enough to make us run home where dogs have a special place in our family, where parks are made especially for them, and where there are special “Doggie Day Care” where you can take your beloved pooch when you have to work. Up ��ơ��“Doggy Hotels” or “Pet Friendly Hotels” are common place and the most common social prob-lem concerning pets is mak-ing sure you pick up your dog-gie poop in order to keep your neighbours from complaining.

For the rest of us, we just try to close our eyes and pretend we don’t see any of this, or we say it’s Mexico, that’s life here, or there’s nothing we can do, we already have our own dogs. Deep down inside we all know there is always something that can be done and now is the time to do it. Many of us down here are living in paradise, with lots of time on ours hands and with this time there is always a way to help.

My new Mexican friends, Joaquin Rodriguez and his wife, Yolanda, are the perfect exam-ple. They are a middle aged Mex-

Helping the Dogs at Huellitas Del Corazon

ican couple who could not turn away homeless dogs and are doing things to make a change, to make it better. They have es-tablished Huellitas Del Corazon A.C. (Paws of the Heart) which is a registered charity here in La Paz for the rescue of dogs and cats. They live in a modest area of La Paz in a small Mexican style home with 12 small dogs (2 which are blind) and 4 cats.

Everyday, Joaquin borrows a car or rides his bicycle up to the hill to the road to Los Planos where he has a small refuge (600 sq. ft) which houses 12 large dogs and 16 cats and feeds other stray dogs in the area.

The dogs are all housed either individually or in groups that get along. He does not have any highend cages or pens. He has made the dogs safe and com-fortable with what he has on hand; an old chair, seats out of a car...etc.

Joaquin says the dog problem will not be solved by building bigger refuges but by educating and training the people, and he does just that. He goes to the schools, dressed up as a dog, and educates children on how to care for dogs, cats and pro-motes sterilzation. Every week-end Joaquin and Yolanda spend ��ƪ��donated articles to raise enough money to feed the dogs and cats. Although life is a struggle for them, to meet this happy good natured couple you would believe that life has been good to them. They never ask for any-thing and are most appreciative for anything that comes their way.

If they could ask for something, it would be to please help them Ƥ�� ǡ� ��

homes. They do what they do with an easy going, lovable passion. They are happy, their dogs are happy, the cats are hap-py and life goes on. This couple is not doing this

for the praise and respect of their peers, they are not doing this �� ơ� �� and cats. They are doing this out of love and compassion, which is something we all need more of in our lives

In order to help and support Huellitas Del Corazon A.C. there will be a “Used Clothing, Craft and Goods Sale” which will be held at Pelicano’s in El Centenario on Saturday, June 1st

from 10am to 3pm. We will keep an up-to-date post of goods available on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/HUELLITAS-DEL-CORAZON-A-C.

If you are interested in partici-pating in this event by reserving a table (50 pesos) to sell your used clothing, crafts, goods or services, or if you or your group wish to have representation

at this event, please contact Shawn at [email protected]. All funds made from table purchases will go directly, in full, to Huellitas Del Corazon AC ref-uge.

��Ƥ��community event, with some-thing for everyone, so please share your unique gift, bring your family and friends and share the day with us and make ��ơ��Ǥ��Ǥ��would be very grateful for any donations in support of Huellitas Del Corazon A.C. or any goods which could be used to raise funds.

Success is as good as it’s vol-unteers, so please, if you have some time or wish to help at this event, we would love to hear from you.

Joaquin taking Pucci to her new home with Donneley.

Yolanda, Joaquin and friends of Huellitas del Corazon

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House for rent in San Pedro

Semi-furnished. Large patio with bbq

area and palapa.4,800.00 a month.

Call 612 141 1779

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��Ǩ��friends already left to their home countries. Those who are still here ��Ó��Ǩ��Today I am going to share some common expressions that are not ��ǡ��ơ��Ǥ

ENGLISH SPANISH TRANSLATION PROPER EXPRESSION

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I see many people having embarrassing moments because of this expression. This is because even though the translation is correct, the meaning is not correct. When you say “Estoy excitado” you are ��ǡ�ǲ��ǳǨ��Ȁ��ǣ��ǲ��Ǩǳ��ǲ��Ǩǳ�ȋ��ȌǤ��ơ��ǫ��Ǩ


The sauce is very hot

La salsa está muy caliente La salsa está muy picante

This is another expression that is not used properly, even though the translation is correct, the meaning is not correct. In Spanish the word “hot” has to do with temperature. COLD – WARM - HOT. When you say in Spanish “La salsa está muy caliente” you are mean-ing, “The temperature of this sauce is high” HOT. The correct/prop-er way to express this idea is:

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��Ǩ ��Ǩ No hay problema

This is probably the most common expression that is not used prop-erly. The full expression is

“There is no problem”. In English, it is not necessary to say the full sentence but in Spanish it is. When you say, ”No problema” Spanish speakers will understand, because the meaning is clear. However “No problema” is not correct. The correct/proper way to say this idea is: “No hay problema”. The full sentence must be expressed.


��Ǩ Tú estás correcto ��×�Ǩ

“Tú estás correcto” is another common expression that is not prop-erly used. Even though the translation is correct, the meaning is not correct. This is because the translation is expressed but not the idea. And because of the confusion with verbs “ser and estar” this is also commonly expressed as: “Tú es correcto” both are incorrect. ��Ȁ��ǣ��ǲ��×�Ǩǳ

��ơ��Ǥ� ��we translate this in English it would say: “You have reason” which ��ǣ�ǲ��Ǩǳ

Amigos, expressions are very important in our communication, therefore it is necessary to learn the meanings. I know we all do our best to communicate, in fact when I was learning English I made a lot of mistakes and I still do. This is part of the exciting process of learning, I hope this lesson is helpful and I encourage you to keep ��ǨǨ

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Feel free to contact Maestra Graciela Chagoyan at [email protected] with any questions or comments.

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On April 26 2013, at their annual meeting where accomplishments for 2012 were presented, FANLAP celebrated the ten-year-anniver-sary of the dining room in Colonia Laguna Azul. Judy Peterson, Pres-ident of FANLAP, had this to say about the important milestone ��Ǧ��Ƥ��Ǥ

“As we approach the ten-year anniversary of our dining room, I think of all those who helped us realize our dreams of helping the children of the colonias. We have had the help of many donors, mostly through International Community Foundation (ICF). ICF provided assistance in handling the donations, and advising us before, during and after building the dining room. But those who amaze me the most are our team of cooks, all of whom live in the colonias we serve and who vol-

FANLAP Celebrates the Ten-Year Anniversary of their “Comedor”, Dining Room

Most of you are familiar with the FANLAP Subasta which takes �� Ƥ�� -ber of each year. The 25th anniver-sary of this event will take place on December 1, 2013. Subasta was started before the formation of Club Cruceros de La Paz, by some of the founders of the Club. Through the years it has evolved until 2002, when the event be-came the major fundraiser to ben-�Ƥ�� ȋ��×�� Niños La Paz, A.C.)

You may bring donations to ��ǯ��ƥ��de La Paz, Legaspy and Topete. We cordially accept donations of quality used clothing, articles �� ǡ� �� Ƥ��

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On April 26 2013, at their annual meeting where accomplishments for 2012 were presented, FANLAP celebrated the ten-year-anniver-sary of the dining room in Colonia Laguna Azul. Judy Peterson, Pres-ident of FANLAP, had this to say about the important milestone ��Ǧ��Ƥ��Ǥ

“As we approach the ten-year anniversary of our dining room, I think of all those who helped us realize our dreams of helping the children of the colonias. We have had the help of many donors, mostly through International Community Foundation (ICF). ICF provided assistance in handling the donations, and advising us before, during and after building the dining room. But those who amaze me the most are our team of cooks, all of whom live in the colonias we serve and who vol-

FANLAP Celebrates the Ten-Year Anniversary of their “Comedor”, Dining Room

unteer their ser-vices. Five days a week during the school year, seven women exchange the du-ties (which they make seem like fun) to cook the daily lunch which is now served at 2:30 – 3:15 after school lets out for the day. Two days a week, they prepare a nutritional break-fast to augment the breakfast served three days a week in din-ing rooms of the Catholic church in Colonias Marquez de Leon and Vista Hermosa. Three of these women have worked the ten ��Ǩ��are able, we give them a monthly “despensa” (consisting of vari-ous staples including rice, beans, tomato sauce, tuna) which is worth approximately 300 pesos,

or about 25 dollars, and their chil-dren are given uniforms, shoes, backpacks and school supplies at the beginning of the school year.”

To access FANLAP’s annual re-port 2012, simply enter this link into your browser: http://www.lapazninos.org/Reports/FANLAP-Report-2012-EN.pdf�� Ƥ�� found on the last two pages of the report.For more information, and to learn how you may volunteer, contact Judy at [email protected].

Kids washing their hands before eating at the Comedor, 2003

Most of you are familiar with the FANLAP Subasta which takes �� Ƥ�� -ber of each year. The 25th anniver-sary of this event will take place on December 1, 2013. Subasta was started before the formation of Club Cruceros de La Paz, by some of the founders of the Club. Through the years it has evolved until 2002, when the event be-came the major fundraiser to ben-�Ƥ�� ȋ��×�� Niños La Paz, A.C.)

You may bring donations to ��ǯ��ƥ��de La Paz, Legaspy and Topete. We cordially accept donations of quality used clothing, articles �� ǡ� �� Ƥ��

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equipment; whatever is taking up space in your closets that you no longer use.

We’re happy to announce Jean Wise, who did such an excellent job last year, has again volunteered to organize this ��ǯ��Ǥ��Ƥ��meeting of the Subasta committees in October.

Jean and Judy at SUBASTA 2012

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Warm And Cold Water Species Mix It Up For The Week!

Yellowtail still biting, especially

north of La Paz around Espirito

Santo Island. They_re diminishing as

the waters are warming but some of the one_s we_re getting are still 20-

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Toxic Wedding Ring

The controversy surrounding the proposed gold mines in the Sierra Mountain Range contin-ues to grow. On March 13, 2013, a symposium regarding the so-cial, economic, and legal aspects of the gold mines was sponsored �� Ǧ��Ƥ��-tal organizations. In a packed room, spilling out the door, at the Teatro de La Ciudad in La Paz, México, academic profes-��ǡ� �� ƥ��ǡ� ��concerned citizens participated in discussions and reviewed hor-rifying photos of existing mines scattered throughout North-west México.

Baja California Sur is the next tar-get and we are the next victims. Because our state is one of the least densely populated states in the country, the foothills be-tween La Paz and Los Cabos are on the radar of the largest gold mines in Canada, México, and the U.S. Niparajá, an environ-mental organization dedicated with conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, hosted the symposium along with a group of Environmental De-fense Attorneys (CEMDA) and other organizations.

To summarize, here are the de-tails:

1. Explosives – the mining com-pany has to blow up the moun-tain to get the gold. This will release tons of carbon stored in the granite and limestone. Combined with the oxygen in the air (O2), this will create PLUMES OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2Ȍ��Ƥ��lungs.

2. Water – the mining com-panies have to use enormous volumes of water. They will take this from the ocean and freshwater aquifers. The salt will be put back into the ocean increasing the salinity and po-tentially smother the coral reefs and provoke HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS. The freshwa-ter will be taken from farmers and ranchers which provide much of the food we eat. It is

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��ǯ��Ƥ��ǡ�but it wasn’t a great week of Ƥ�� Ǥ� � �� -tainly a lot of action in terms of getting rods bent, but just not �� Ƥ�� up. But, also some of that had ��Ƥ��were getting hooked as well.

Like I said, there was some fairly decent action as we had good numbers of pargo, cabrilla, sier-ra, pompano and bonito ripping around. Great, great fun on light tackle. Some dorado were also showing up to 25 pounds. And ��ǯ�� Ƥ�� pounds plus jack crevalle in the same area. So, some great vari-��Ǩ

But, in terms of quality, we just didn’t see much. But then again, ��ǲ��ǳ�Ƥ��that have a lot going for them…��Ǩ

We did get yellowtail again. Few-er, but many of those busted ��ơ��ǡ��showed some in the 20-30 pound

class. The best area has been the east side of Espirito Santo Island north of La Paz. That’s an area where there’s still a big body of cooler water according to the satellite images of the water temperatures. As well, their bruiser cousins, the amber-jack also made a great showing �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��again, it’s a lot harder to put a ��Ƥ��Ƥ��were hooking them, they mostly �� ơǤ� � �� pargo and cabrilla. If you can’t get them out of the rocks, the �� Ƥ�� ǯ�� Ǥ� � �� Ƥ��Ǥ� � ��catching.

Waters are in that transition mode and passing through a warming phase so we’re expect-ing to go from cooler water to warmer water species any week ��Ǥ� � ��ǯ�� Ƥ�-gers of warm water and sargas-so is starting to build up in the channels which bodes well for ��Ǩ

That’s our story from Jonathan and Jilly at Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International.

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Toxic Wedding Ring

The controversy surrounding the proposed gold mines in the Sierra Mountain Range contin-ues to grow. On March 13, 2013, a symposium regarding the so-cial, economic, and legal aspects of the gold mines was sponsored �� Ǧ��Ƥ��Ǧtal organizations. In a packed room, spilling out the door, at the Teatro de La Ciu dad in La Paz, México, academic profes-��ǡ� �� ƥ��ǡ� ��concerned citizens participated in discussions and reviewed hor-rifying photos of existing mines scattered throughout North-west México.

Baja California Sur is the next tar-get and we are the next victims. Because our state is one of the least densely populated states in the country, the foothills be-tween La Paz and Los Cabos are on the radar of the largest gold mines in Canada, México, and the U.S. Niparajá, an environ-mental organization dedicated with conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, hosted the symposium along with a group of Environmental De-fense Attorneys (CEMDA) and other organizations.

To summarize, here are the de-tails:

1. Explosives – the mining com-pany has to blow up the moun-tain to get the gold. This will release tons of carbon stored in the granite and limestone. Combined with the oxygen in the air (O2), this will create PLUMES OF CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2Ȍ��Ƥ��lungs.

2. Water – the mining com-panies have to use enormous volumes of water. They will take this from the ocean and freshwater aquifers. The salt will be put back into the ocean increasing the salinity and po-tentially smother the coral reefs and provoke HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS. The freshwa-ter will be taken from farmers and ranchers which provide much of the food we eat. It is

possible that the government will have to SHUT OFF OUR WATER.

3. Chemicals – The mining com-panies have to use CYANIDE, mercury, and heavy metals to extract the gold. These chemi-cals, as well as the resulting SULFURIC ACID, will leech into the already depleted aquifers and contaminate the water-shed that supplies us with water. Cyanide mixed with water creates a chemical reac-tion, producing a TOXIC GAS. This gas is odorless, so you ��Ʋ�� ơ��until enough of your cells have ��ơ�� feel fatigued and sore. As the water evaporates, this will run the water cycle and pro-duce ACID RAIN.

Yes, it will produce jobs, but there is no guarantee that the jobs will be provided to our lo-cal communities. Rather, the jobs will probably be directed to international contractors. The irony is that the mining will remove more jobs than it pro-vides. The damage to the water and ecosystem will eventually �ơ��ǡ� Ƥ�� ǡ� �� communities.

The production of one wedding ring weighing 10 grams of gold generates 30 tons of toxic ma-terials (Dr. Silvia Gonzalez, Uni-versity National Patagonia San Juan Bosco). If you don´t want to lose our precious beauty that we all love and the reason we re-turn to this part of the country, take a stand and do something. These environmental impacts are known from other mines around the world in Spain, U.S., Cuba, and Chile. These claims are not false. For more infor-mation, check out a publication by the US Department of Agri-culture: Acid Drainage Impacts From Mining Activities in Na-tional Forests (1993).

10 grams gold = 30 tons toxic wasteIn the U.S. there are mines where the Environmental Pro-

tection Agency (EPA) had to fork over millions of taxpayer dollars to “clean-up”. The min-ing companies only clean up a portion of their mess. They will leave us with a large hole in the Sierra Mountains for us to enjoy. The plants that once converted CO2 into O2 will be gone as well as archeological sites that are still in the process of registra-tion by the federal government. What is the solution? Simple supply and demand economics: ��Ǩ��the demand, the mining groups won´t need the supply. Spread the word; tell your families and friends how much you love the beauty of BCS and that the eco-systems are in danger of being destroyed for gold mining and tell them to stop buying gold.

class. The best area has been the east side of Espirito Santo Island north of La Paz. That’s an area where there’s still a big body of cooler water according to the satellite images of the water temperatures. As well, their bruiser cousins, the amber-jack also made a great showing �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��again, it’s a lot harder to put a ��Ƥ��Ƥ��were hooking them, they mostly �� ơ�Ǥ� � �� pargo and cabrilla. If you can’t get them out of the rocks, the �� Ƥ�� ǯ�� Ǥ� � �� Ƥ��Ǥ� � ��catching.

Waters are in that transition mode and passing through a warming phase so we’re expect-ing to go from cooler water to warmer water species any week ��Ǥ� � ��ǯ�� Ƥ��Ǧgers of warm water and sargas-so is starting to build up in the channels which bodes well for ��Ǩ

That’s our story from Jonathan and Jilly at Jonathan Roldan’s Tailhunter International.

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Business SpotlightContinues from page 5live in Mexico, they needed to learn the language better. They found a Spanish school in La Paz, together with a one-month live-in arrangement with a local Mexican family. Besides improv-ing their language skills enough to do a little more than just get by, they developed a great re-lationship with the local family and experienced the wonderful people that live and work in La Paz. However, they had a plan to journey to the mainland and check out a number of locales they had researched as a pos-sible place to relocate. Nearly a year later, having experienced great people and a variety of lo-cations, they returned to La Paz with the thought of staying for a few months for the purpose of making a decision on which of the half-a-dozen alternative Mexican locations they would choose. La Paz was not one of ��Ƥ��Ǩ�

Kat began working with Diane Carmona, the former owner of

Allende’s, designing a database and updating the shop’s re-cords. Four months after mov-ing to its new location, with the records updated and everything organized, Diane decided it was time to move on and sell the store. Because they knew the operation from the inside and looked at the potential to ex-pand, Bruce and Kat became the proud owners of Allende Books early in 2009. I asked about when they made the decision to make La Paz their permanent residence. This is the part about the familiar story. Kat said, “We really didn’t. We never had that conversation. We were really planning on staying for a few months, and seven years later we’re still here.” Gosh, I really have heard that story before, numerous times.

In all my interviews I always ask if there were any interesting or fun remembrances. Kat thought for awhile and told me that they were interviewed by Interna-tional Living Magazine and fol-lowing the publication of that edition, she has had folks from all over the world come into Al-lende and ask, “are you Kat?” and even some that immediate-ly want their picture taken with her. Kat is very taken back by her ‘celebrity’. How fun to think that someone in Europe reads a magazine article and makes a point of coming to La Paz and

Ƥ��and Kat. I love the power of the ��Ǩ

I asked Kat what message she and Bruce would like to project to the reading audience. She thought for a moment and said, “We really don’t have a mes-sage we want to get out. To us, it’s simple… we love literature, and we love to share it with ev-eryone.” That seems like a great message to me. If you are truly interested in learning more, be sure to stop by Allende Books.

Allende Books is opened Mon-day to Saturday, 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Call 612 125 9114.

Jim Donahoe is a full-time resi-dent of La Paz and is the owner/broker for Baja Coast Brokers. With more than 35 years experi-ence, including 10 years of con-sulting in Western Mexico and 6 years helping shape CostaBaja, Jim decided to open his own full service real estate agency. Jim loves La Paz. To read all of his ar-ticles about La Paz go to: www.bajacoastproperties.com under Lifestyle Articles. For real estate ��ƥ��on Cinco de Mayo near the cor-ner of Revolucion. Or email him at: [email protected] or call his Mexican cell at (612) 140-1054 or his US number at: (619) 752-8114.

La Paz Welcomed…Continues from front top pageCoast, Cuba, Bolivia, Thailand, Pal-estine, Indonesia and Chile. The ambassadors were welcomed by the city to take part in the founding festivities including the 4th Annual Gastronomical Festival organized by the restaurant as-sociation, CANIRAC, and the reen-actment of the arrival of Hernan Cortes to the waters of La Paz. The Mayor said it represented a moment of great pride to share the culture and tourism aspects of La Paz to the diplomatic repre-sentatives but also an opportunity to show the various investment �� ơ�� world. Ponce Beltran feels that because of this historical participation of diplomats during the cities found-ing festivities, the naming of Boulevard de la Naciones will for-ever symbolize this unprecedent-ed event and be a reminder of the friendly relations the city has with representatives of other nations. The renaming of the boulevard that enters La Paz from the air-��ǲ��Ƥ��

Mayor Esthela Ponce welcoming 25 embassadors from around the world to La Paz.

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

All year long there are festivals occurring in Uruapan, Michoacan. The two most �� Ƥ�� hotels are; Noche de Muertos (Night of the Dead) and Semana �� ȋ�� ȌǤ� �� Ƥ��is November 1 and the second takes place during Holy Week, usually in March or April.

Michoacan is the center of the part pagan, part Christian celebration of Noche de Muertos (Night of the Dead). Tzintzuntzin, the capital of the Tarascan empire, is especially important, but ofrendas (altars) are also abundant in the streets of Patzcuaro and Uruapan. For the past three years, Uruapan has also had a celebration of velas (candles). More than 10,000 adorn the Centro Historica and the main plaza at this time of year.

Uruapan, Michoacan - a City of Festivals

During Semana Santa, the �� Ƥ�� plaza in Uruapan. This year more than 1,200 came to display and sell their work. Representing 73 communities, the artisans came with 1 million pieces. These ranged from copper works of art (Santa Clara del Cobre) to Ƥ��ȋ��ȌǤ

There are two parades during the week. One is the parade of the artesanos and the other is the parade of the aguadores (water carriers). The later in traditional costume carried water from the Rio Cupatitzio, to the Inmaculada church for blessing. Of course, both had musical groups in their processions .

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La Paz Welcomed…Continues from front top pageCoast, Cuba, Bolivia, Thailand, Pal-estine, Indonesia and Chile. The ambassadors were welcomed by the city to take part in the founding festivities including the 4th Annual Gastronomical Festival organized by the restaurant as-sociation, CANIRAC, and the reen-actment of the arrival of Hernan Cortes to the waters of La Paz. The Mayor said it represented a moment of great pride to share the culture and tourism aspects of La Paz to the diplomatic repre-sentatives but also an opportunity to show the various investment �� ơ�� world. Ponce Beltran feels that because of this historical participation of diplomats during the cities found-ing festivities, the naming of Boulevard de la Naciones will for-ever symbolize this unprecedent-ed event and be a reminder of the friendly relations the city has with representatives of other nations. The renaming of the boulevard that enters La Paz from the air-��ǲ��Ƥ��

Program for the Four Entrances to the City,” which was announced in February of 2102. The pro-gram started with the entrance coming into La Paz from the air-��ǡ��Ƥ��travelers have of the destination when they arrive here by air. At the time, the mayor said that the program would be dealing with a multitude of factors in cleaning up the image of the en-tranceways into the city including an integral landscape design pro-posal that was put forward by the department of Urban Image with-in Public Services. It was said that ��Ƥ��move along gradually with special attention given to the condition of streets and avenues and their boulevards, the improvement of curbs, the functionality of public street lighting and other aspects that need attention.

The Municipality of La Paz said it would move immediately on the steps necessary to be able to change the name of the entrance-way into the city from the airport.

Mayor Esthela Ponce welcoming 25 embassadors from around the world to La Paz.

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��ƥ��stop them. It was not the kind of experience to end a vacation with.

I became upset upon hearing this news because this is not the La Paz I am familiar with. I made an appointment to see Lic. José Noé Lopez Ramirez, Director General de Seguridad Publica, Policia Preventiva y Transito Municipal La Paz. Lic. Lopez was extraordinarily sup-portive and very vocal about his intolerance of unethical be-havior. He has been Director General for three months here in La Paz and appears to be very much in control. While I was tell-ing him the story, he summoned Comandante Sergio Ceseña, of �� ơ��Ǥ� ��Ó��ƥ��-ing the remainder of the meet-ing, very attentive, while taking notes and adding information. He provided us with three pho-tos of possible culprits, and we were later able to make a posi-��Ƥ��Ǥ��that we would be given a report of how the investigation went as soon as it was concluded. In fact, the very next day Coman-dante Ceseña contacted us to ��Ƥ��Ǥ

As a result of this meeting, I compiled this information: Policia Municipal may stop driv-ers for violations. They can give tickets, and if the violation is blatant, it is possible the police �ƥ��ǯ��license. If taken, the driver’s li-cense is attached to the ticket, and the driver may retrieve it when the ticket is paid. The Po-��ƥ��step out of the car, but only if there is a suspicion of drug or alcohol use, weapons, or equally serious threat.

However, Lic. Lopez pronounc-es, “I have instructed the police

�ƥ��-less the violation is really seri-��Ǥ��Ƥ��Ǥ��Ƥ��-ucate about safety while being supportive and kind.” Lic. Lopez was very adamant that the com-munity and the tourists hear his directive, “We want to be help-�� Ǥ� �� ơ� �� been told this.” He emphasizes that extortion is unacceptable and to help stop this behavior, the public must report it.

Lic. Lopez directs us to do the ��ƥ��for money:

�� ƥ��is from Municipal or Estatal (it says clearly on the vehicle) and ��Ƥ-cation number. The number of the vehicle is on the rear side. ��Ƥ��-tion number is the best way to ��ƥ��.

Call for support. Take your time.

Call a friend who speaks Span-ish, if that is easiest for you. Or, call directly to the Central de Policia:The Central de la Policia 612-129-4558Be prepared to say this:

“I was stopped by a Policia Munic-��ƥ��ǡ��-

ber_______________________. He is asking me for money”ǲ��×��Ƥ��À��Municipal, con el número de pa-trulla _____________________. Me está pidiendo dinero.”

Take a photo of the police of-Ƥ�� Ǥ� �� ǨThe Central de la Policía will dis-patch a car to you, so be aware of your location.

��ǡ� �� Ƥ�� Director General at 122-0477 �� ƥ��Ǥ� ��ƥ��Colima y Mexico. It is housed in a large building that says “Tran-sito”. The phone number to the ��ƥ��Ǥ��will be able to write up a com-plaint. Keep a copy of it. This documentation allows Lic. Lo-pez and Comandante Ceseña to appropriately discipline the ��ƥ��occurrences.

I will be asking Lic. Lopez to endorse an abbreviated copy of this information and hope-fully, place copies in the La Paz car rental storefronts. Please pass this information around to friends in the city and share with your company when they come and visit. We all need to do our part to end police bribes.

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ber_______________________. He is asking me for money”ǲ��×��Ƥ��À��Municipal, con el número de pa-trulla _____________________. Me está pidiendo dinero.”

Take a photo of the police of-Ƥ�� Ǥ� �� ǨThe Central de la Policía will dis-patch a car to you, so be aware of your location.

��ǡ� �� Ƥ�� Director General at 122-0477 �� ƥ��Ǥ� ��ƥ��Colima y Mexico. It is housed in a large building that says “Tran-sito”. The phone number to the ��ƥ��Ǥ��will be able to write up a com-plaint. Keep a copy of it. This documentation allows Lic. Lo-pez and Comandante Ceseña to appropriately discipline the ��ƥ��occurrences.

I will be asking Lic. Lopez to endorse an abbreviated copy of this information and hope-fully, place copies in the La Paz car rental storefronts. Please pass this information around to friends in the city and share with your company when they come and visit. We all need to do our part to end police bribes.

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of the blues in Mexico, El Cami-no Triste de una Música. You can hear several of his songs on You-Tube by googling “Follaje”.

Wheatbread Johnson, Chicago

Wheatbread Johnson is a gui-tarist and singer from Chicago who, in his own words, is from the “Khnemu School of Get-your-groove-on”. Wheatbread played in Sheft-Hat’s blues band in Chicago at the age of 17. Since then, he has performed his brand of blues in more than 25 countries. Now in Austin, Texas, he teaches private classes, on-line lessons and college courses in blues guitar. You can hear his songs on http://www.reverbna-tion.com/wheatbreadjohnson.

Nina Galindo, Mexico City

Nina Galindo’s style has been described as a fusion of blues, rock, trova and bolero. Born in Los Angeles, she has lived since childhood in Mexico City and is a Mexican citizen. She lists ��ƪ��ǣ��-lor, Janis Joplin and Paquita la del Barrio. Galindo has been de-scribed as one of Mexico’s most important blues singers. Her voice is husky, yet melodic and so clear that even a gringa like me can make out the lyrics. You can sample three of Galindo’s songs online at http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=79445.

Bluz Explozión, La Paz

Host band for City of Peace Blues Festival is Blúz Explozión. The soul of La Paz’s premier blues band is Sheft-Hãt Khnemu Ra, bass player and vocalist of the group. Sheft-Hãt’s family has ��Ǥ��Ƥ��to the stage with his siblings as a two-year-old in Chicago. A player of reggae, jazz, blues and ballads, he met his wife Charo — Rosario Luz de la Fuente — 18 years ago in Mexico City and ever since has made Mexico his home. Charo is manager of the

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of the blues in Mexico, El Cami-no Triste de una Música. You can hear several of his songs on You-Tube by googling “Follaje”.

Wheatbread Johnson, Chicago

Wheatbread Johnson is a gui-tarist and singer from Chicago who, in his own words, is from the “Khnemu School of Get-your-groove-on”. Wheatbread played in Sheft-Hat’s blues band in Chicago at the age of 17. Since then, he has performed his brand of blues in more than 25 countries. Now in Austin, Texas, he teaches private classes, on-line lessons and college courses in blues guitar. You can hear his songs on http://www.reverbna-tion.com/wheatbreadjohnson.

Nina Galindo, Mexico City

Nina Galindo’s style has been described as a fusion of blues, rock, trova and bolero. Born in Los Angeles, she has lived since childhood in Mexico City and is a Mexican citizen. She lists ��ƪ��ǣ��-lor, Janis Joplin and Paquita la del Barrio. Galindo has been de-scribed as one of Mexico’s most important blues singers. Her voice is husky, yet melodic and so clear that even a gringa like me can make out the lyrics. You can sample three of Galindo’s songs online at http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=79445.

Bluz Explozión, La Paz

Host band for City of Peace Blues Festival is Blúz Explozión. The soul of La Paz’s premier blues band is Sheft-Hãt Khnemu Ra, bass player and vocalist of the group. Sheft-Hãt’s family has ��Ǥ��Ƥ��to the stage with his siblings as a two-year-old in Chicago. A player of reggae, jazz, blues and ballads, he met his wife Charo — Rosario Luz de la Fuente — 18 years ago in Mexico City and ever since has made Mexico his home. Charo is manager of the

band and organizer of the blues festival. (The writer of this fes-tival preview is the harmonica player in the band.)

Pat Wilder, San Francisco

Pat Wilder grew up in a home rich with music. Her siblings danced and she picked up a gui-tar to accompany them. Her mother bought her a plastic guitar at Woolworth’s when she was eleven years old but her Ƥ�� family friend Taj Mahal. After formal musical study, her career progressed from playing as a side musician in blues and funk bands to touring internation-ally, recording CDs and winning awards. She is a songwriter and a guitar sensation. Says one on-��ǣ�ǲ��ƪ��her personality — earthy and real. As a vocalist, she holds the attention of the audience with Ƥ�� -lessly shifts from raunchy to a girlishly sweet delivery.” Pat’s band includes the classically-trained violinist Carole Mayedo, master of blues and several oth-er genres. Carole received a gold record for her stellar violin and vocal work with Neil Young on the album “American Stars and Bars” and was nominated for a Grammy in 2012 for her improvi-sational violin performance on a children’s album. Google Pat Wilder on YouTube to sample her work. Also on YouTube and on Carole Mayedo’s website, you’ll see Carole and Pat do a high-energy version of “Papa John” that will leave you breath-less.

And there’s more

During the festival, you’ll also hear these talented musicians, appearing as special invited guests: Jerry Villar (trumpet) from Veracruz, Doug Alani (sax) from Los Angeles, Howie Clifton (sax) from Los Cabos, Bill “Blue” Cherry (guitar) from La Paz, Ste-�� ǲ��ơ�� ȋ��Ȍ� ��the United Kingdom and Javier Wock (singer) from La Paz.

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Buyers Ask: “Should I wait until the fideicomiso law is passed before I buy?”

By Susan Fogel

The real estate social media is buzz-ing like a party line, with conjec-ture, questions, and prognostica-tions about the pending change in the foreign ownership law.

While the law seeking to set aside the ban on direct foreign owner-ship of land near a coast or bor-der, as described in Article 27 of the Mexican constitution has fast-tracked through the Congress, it still has to pass the Senate, and �� Ƥ�� ǯ�� states. Of the needed 16 states, only 11 have coastlines. There may be some political wrangling to get some of the interior states to ratify the new law.

We have not heard anything from the banks, which stand to lose 25% of the income of their trust depart-ments. Are they lobbying behind the scenes? Or are they cooking up way to get more fees?

The general consensus of real es-tate professionals is guardedly optimistic. We hope the proposal becomes law. But we have also lived here long enough to know that these changes do not happen quickly. The legislative process, the world over, is rife with party politics that cause delays. When a �� Ƥ�� ǡ� �� usually phased in over time. What does that mean to today’s buyers? Should you wait until the law is passed and we know what the new rules will be? While the real estate community applauds this change and hopes it will be enacted, it hasn’t happened yet.

Don’t set aside your dreams based on the hope of a new law.If you are a buyer, waiting means that you stand to miss opportuni-ties to buy a well-priced property. By waiting, you leave the door open for someone else to snap up your dream home. By waiting, you may miss the seller’s market in the old country and may not be able to sell your home, thereby leaving you short of the cash you need to begin

your new life. By waiting, some-thing can happen in your old life that may stop you from embarking on your new life. Buy your dream home in paradise. Let the pressures of life in the old country slip away, and enjoy the beach, the birds, and the wonderful Mexican food and people and their way of life.

�� Ƥ�� and legal for foreigners to own property in Mexico’s restricted zones. (All of the Baja Peninsula is ��ǤȌ��Ƥ��-miso is the law right now and will be for quite a while. If this proposal becomes law, you do not have to �� Ƥ��-miso. You can let the dust settle and decide to cancel or not at your pleasure.

Our market has been slow-to-a-dead-stop for years. Well-priced properties are now selling, and buyers are still coming to La Paz to buy. Here it is mid-May, the weath-er is still pleasant, but heating up a little every week. As the heat builds, the busy real estate season wanes. That’s the way it has been for the last few years. While there ��Ƥ��-ity, we are still touring buyers, with ��Ƥ��property. It looks like our recover-ing market is stable. Buyers seek-ing good deals are still buying. You ��Ǩ

��Ƥ��ǡ��reported on the MLS.

Price USD Houses Condos Land

0–30,000 – – –

40–50,000 – – –

50–60,000 1 – –

70–80,000 – – –

100–200,000 6 5 –

300–400,000 – – –

Total 7 5 0

��ƥ��-ing system we have. This does not take into account private sales and sales by non-AMPI/MLS agents.

We have properties to show you and sellers willing to make deals. What are you waiting for?

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