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Bavarian Gardens - Photos by the Red Baron
Mexican flood strands thousands President says it one of worst natural disasters; 70 pct of state submerged VILLAHERMOSA, Mexico - Rescuers in boats and helicopters worked early Friday to evacuate people stranded by a flood the president called “one of the worst natural disasters” to hit Mexico….
Steel Technologies opens Mexico plant Steel Technologies has opened an $8.5 million steel processing plant in Juarez, Mexico. The new plant expands the company's Mexican operations to six facilities, according to a news release. Steel Technologies has steel processing plants in Monterrey, Matamoros and Juarez, and distribution centers in Queretaro, Puebla and Saltillo…
Rush of Cuban migrants use Mexican routes to U.S. Cubans are migrating to the United States in the greatest numbers in more than a decade, and for most of them the new way to get north is first to head west - to Mexico - in a convoluted route that avoids the U.S. Coast Guard…
Mexicans put own mask on Halloween The U.S. import has caught on despite the Catholic Church's opposition. It adds a secular flavor to the solemn Day of the Dead…. Tropical storms cause massive destruction Mexican authorities have called on boat owners to help people stranded by heavy rains and severe flooding in the south-eastern state of Tabasco…
Mexico doubles size of huge cocaine haul Mexico's discovery of a huge cocaine shipment from Colombia grew even larger on Thursday as the government more than doubled the size of the haul to 23 tons, making it one of the world's biggest drug busts…
Dealing with death the Mexican way As Mexico holds its annual Day of the Dead celebrations, the BBC's Duncan Kennedy reports from a museum dedicated to the subject of death, believed to be the first of its kind….More In Mexico, a blending of secular and sacred creates megafestival Jack-o'-lanterns and vampire masks adorn sprawling market stalls alongside yellow "cempasuchil" flowers traditionally given to the dead. Families pray at altars to their lost relatives, while their children dress up as witches and wizards. Teens grasp plastic skulls and ask passers-by to fill them with candy…..More
Guns: The bloody US-Mexico market With over 2,100 deaths between January and October 2007 related to drug trafficking and the use of weapons purchased in the US, Mexico pins its hopes on the future success of the Merida Initiative to combat drug and gun trafficking…
Church in Mexico slams Halloween: MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Roman Catholic church slammed Halloween as “damaging and against the faith” on Monday, and conservatives called on Mexicans to halt the steady encroachment of the ghouls-and-goblins holiday and return to the country’s traditional Day of the Dead ceremonies…
Mexico's Pemex restores all but 300,000 barrels of oil a day after storm damage Mexico's state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos said Wednesday it has restored all but about 300,000 barrels of oil production halted when storms slammed the Gulf of Mexico last weekend…
Excursion to Mexico's Copper Canyon: train climbs through dramatic terrain BARRANCA DEL COBRE, Mexico - It's a long journey to Mexico's Copper Canyon but getting there is a big part of the attraction, as this is one of the world's great train rides. Mexican monopoly watchdog to probe Slim's telcos Mexico's monopoly watchdog will start two new investigations within three weeks into the dominance of telephone giants America Movil and Telmex, both controlled by billionaire tycoon Carlos Slim…
They're Here
This is the fourth and final caravan that the Bells have brought to La Penita. "Every year we bring down around 20 to 30 rigs - 40 -50 people. The following year half of these people return," says Bill Bell The Bells claim that this is indeed their final caravan although they have said that every year they return. "This year is different," explains Dot Bell. "There is no room at the inn. The RV Park is full and can't accomodate another caravan."
Welcoming Party at Mateja's SOLD OUT The traditional welcoming party for the La Penita Bell Caravan has been sold out.
Xaltemba Restaurant and Gallery Open
The Restaurant opens for business October 3rd. They have hired a professional Chef - Marrisa - who prepares wonderful creations from local ingredients. We have sampled her to die for creations and are very impressed!
Men's Golf Men's golf is in full swing. Every Thursday men meet up at the local golf course at 10 am, Campo de Ensueno, for a lively day of golf. Ladies Day will be announced shortly
Missing Son and Mother Found Safe Details to follow next week
Day of the Dead Celebrations Local Day of the Dead celebrations are today.
Jaltemba Sol Publishes Twice Weekly The Jaltemba Sol will publish on Fridays and Mondays until further notice. Getting a Fishing Permit – by Bernie Mitchell The INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW ARE A BEST ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO OBTAIN MEXICAN FISHING PERMITS. IF THEY DON'T WORK YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN.
ANY ERROR NO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL INVALIDATE THE APPLICATION
Bob Howell Alter
(Editors Note: We did not publish yesterday as we were on the road. The following letter is late but perhaps you may wish to visit the alter today. You can visit it Friends of Jaltemba Bay, I want to thank the community for their support during this difficult time. I invite you to join me tomorrow as I prepare the Altar in honor of Bob. Bring a photo or small object you would like to place on his altar. The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a traditional Mexican Holiday where we honor loved ones that have passed. I will be at the Xaltemba Gallery from 5 to 9 pm and would love for you to drop by. Vicky Flores NO EXPRESS We are not receiving our express, did you get our change of address? We miss the news. Dan and Ann
Hi, Please put us on the subscription list again. We will arrive in Los Ayala December lst for the winter. With great anticipation. Carl & Betty
I suddenly realized last night that I have not received a 'newspaper' in ages! I think I got dropped when the changes occurred. Please add our names & addresses to your subscription list. Thanks!! Please put us on the new wonderful Jaltemba Sol circulation Thank you Always look forward to it. Lee
Hi guys, we are still not getting the paper and really missing it. Randy and Sharon
Editors Note: If you do not get delivery of the paper, 1) Search Google or MSN for Jaltemba Sol. Click on the Jaltemba Soil and get the latest edition. 2) Once you are on the site , make it a favorite. It is always the same page every issue. We are trying to find a good delivery program but have run into difficulties. Many providers block all Mexican emails. Others put our emails into a bulk file or do not receive them and call us SPAM. (How dare they) Until we find a good delivery program, this is the best we can do.
ACCOMODATION WANTED Bill and Dot, Hope all is well. Really enjoying Jaltemba Sol!!! Just wondering if you have any suggestions for accommodations in Guayabitos. We don't need the most extravagant hotel, but want to be in a good location with a great view and nice rooms. Look forward to hearing from you so we can make reservations to visit. Thanks! Tonya R. Thompson, CSR, RPR
LETTER FROM THE HOWELL FAMILLY The family of Bob Howell would like to address all of the ugly rumors and my father’s estate. We would like go on record as saying that at this time they are just “THAT” rumors. Every community has them and rumors can be damaging for life, even if they are not true. Until proven otherwise, we encourage the community to refrain from negative opinions and gossip. We are ecstatic to inform all of you that Dad left $30,000.00 USA to form a foundation to continue his sprit of giving and support for the poor, and to further show his love for the love of Mexico and his paradise. The name we are told is the R.H. Macibben foundation. As in his monument at the cemetery, we are sure it was meant to be R.H. McKibben, his mother’s maiden name. However, we feel this name is a discredit to our father’s works over the last years and are requesting two changes. ThThe family, out of respect for our father, would like to see it as “The Roberto Howell Fund”, as that is the name that is so recognize throughout the community and on the internet. 2) We are asking that this fund, which Vicky Flores has control of, be turned over to the new foundation that is being created at this time and be a sub-fund in the foundation.This foundation is being created by Sue and Del Moss and Bill and Dot Bell. They both have experience in this field and we do know that Sue has managed foundations that handled millions of dollars. They have promised the Howell family that there will be administrators to the foundation and reports will be published on a regular basis. We feel this is a win, win situation with all the experience they bring to the table. All are permanent residents of the community and are sensitive to the needs of the community. We feel that my father’s donation will be properly managed and they are committed to his spirit of continued support for the poor and the community. Therefore, we are asking Vicky Flores to voluntarily distribute our father’s donation to this new foundation. We are also calling on Roberto Gil De Montes as a mediator once again and encourage Vicky Flores to make this happen for the good of the community. Sincerely David Howell
Break-in We made it to Mexico beautiful weather. My house was broken into so all the friends got together in one day and cleaned the mess up and the outside also . So we just had to walk in and enjoy. Ginger
Good Causes We are Dave and Patricia Martinez of Lo de Marcos and co-founders of La Casa de los Niños with Jim and Dulce Heinrich. We would like to again subscribe to your publication. We will soon be sending you information about the children's center and would like to kindly request a posting in your "Good Causes" section. Saludos, Dave, Paty, Jim y Dulce Laptop Rental Hi everyone, Good news our daughter Tanya is having a baby (due date November 21st! Yay!!! Not so good news is that she needs to go on bed-rest until she delivers. :( I am looking for information, if anyone knows someone who rents laptops or where we can borrow one, I need to know. Any help or suggestions you can offer is much appreciated. Best regards, Lilianne Future Grandmother
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