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No Out of Country Checks n n n n n CONTENTS From the THE AHH OF MAZATLAN by C.Michaels Publisher’sBY MICHAEL VESELIK Desk “I’m Dreaming of a Yellow Christmas” 07 MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS LET’S GET NATURAL by Dr. FeelGood 08 “Moringa” elcome to the chaos of all different FACES OF MAZATLAN by Mazatlan Jack types of construction, from “The Vineyard Ministries in Mazatlan” Wbuildings to roads, from one end 09 to the other. We’re booming and I believe MEXICAN BANK TRUSTS by North America Bank Trust that the upgrading of the infrastructure is “Bank trusts don’t have to be a hassle...They can be easy!” very necessary. Here in Mexico, if the Federal 10 Government is giving money to a project, that project better start or it is allocated to THE ‘SALT’ FREE MARGARITA by Orlando Gotay different projects. A construction sign on the 11 Malecon read done by Dec. 30, but didn’t SPIRIT OF STONE ISLAND by Jed Vaughn say which year. I’ll be happy that it is finished “Holiday Greetings...December Events on Stone Island” before the Carnaval Parade. It’s coming 12 along. Please don’t forget the Christmas Bonuses for the trash collectors. Usually last of MAKE ME AN OFFER by Lesley Martinson November to 15th December. If you “Foreign Buyers” TIS THE SEASON OF DONATIONS wondering, this is traditional. 13 Things to Ask Before Donating COZI DINING IN EL RINCON DE NASHA 1. Do you believe in the charity’s mission? is there real voting and changing of the top 19 by C.Michaels Have they been meeting their goals or positions? moving across the board like checkers, not 5. Who else is giving? COOKING IN MEXICO by Christin Yerbic finishing them. This is fairly easy, check on Facebook “Christmas Kisses” 22 2. Is the organization accountable and groups and websites, ask questions, most transparent? people will personal message you on their MAZATLAN CONFIDENTIAL So, how can you tell if an organization results. Places to ask are and not limited to 24 by Nelly Rickenbacker is legit? First and foremost, check to see “Fire and Brimstone”, “Find it Mazatlan”, if it has a website. “A nonprofit that has a “Pacific Pearl online” and newly created HEALTH MATTERS by Sharp Hospital website understands that most people will “Mazatlans Wall of Shame” to name a few. “Celebrating 23 years” 27 look for information about it on the Internet, The Pacific Pearl has a two page vetting fundamentally, does [the charity] have the sign up, in so, we understand the charities by Mazatlan Jack STRANGER IN PARADISE capacity to have a website to use as a portal better and follow up on back round checks. 31 “Mazatlan: Where Strangers are Welcome” of communication with you, the donor, and As a donor you really want that the monies/ with others?” work/promotions really get to the people Mazatlan at a Glance...... 4 Religious Services...... 10 Second, is the charity using its website Mazatlan Life...... 5 Mazatlan Map...... 14-15 that need the help and not in the pockets of to post honest and accurate information the charity organizers. Mazatlan Tourist Tips...... 6 Restaurant Guide...... 18-23 about itself? Does it list its board and staff Tide Chart Calendar...... 6 Essential Phone Numbers...... 26 by name/duties/positions? Is there a way LASTLY, I AM SHARING A LITTLE FACT Org. & Donations...... 8 Classifieds...... 29 to contact the organization? Does it have a ABOUT MYSELF: I HAVE DYSLEXIA fixed address? Does it list its financials? Is it After 25 years publishing a paper; running transparent about its tax status? Is it seasonal? the business internet; publishing 10 books; All these questions are equally important, as constructing and running two bar restaurants, they speak to the viability of a charity. I know a lot about the struggles having We have found some are not up to the dyslexia. Nothing affects your chances at standards of U.S. nonprofit and behind in succeeding in school or work place, like not reporting for almost two years. We will having the skills to read, spell, and write. This report these to you after they have passed is what dyslexia is all about. It can be the one their grace period on reporting to the impediment to achieving our lifelong goals. governments’ tax agency. Meanwhile you But, I made it through, once and after college can always ask them for the up-dated tax when I was diagnosed. On page 25, there is statement to show status. a new font that I found that makes reading 3. What exactly has the nonprofit and writing much easier for me. If I can reach accomplished? one child or adult with this free font to enrich A charity worth of a donation should have their reading and writing and improve their a track record of success and be capable of skills, I will have accomplished my Christmas making a difference going forward as well. and New Year’s wish. 4. Can you get involved? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Will you be able to participate as a Vaya con Dios member, are the rules of Robert in effect, Michael MAZATLAN’S PACIFIC PEARL STAFF December 2017 3 Publisher: Michael J. Veselik [email protected] Manager: Sylvia Mora [email protected] Design: Raquel Méndez [email protected] 4 December 2017 ~ Why is Santa Claus always so cheerful? Because he knows where the bad girls live. the city that have become landmarks to us all. The Fisherman’s Monument is the most prominent, located on Avenida del Mar and Gutierrez Najera. The Sinaloan Family, ExchangePeso Chart THE EASYRate WAY Mazatlá at a glance looking towards the future, is located near n Valentino´s and was a gift to the city from our MX$18 $1.00 MX$14 famous artist, Antonio Lopez Saenz, at the turn elcome to Mazatlán, the Pearl of Mazatlán to El Cid Mega Resort. MX$36 $2.00 MX$28 of the century. the Pacific, where the average In the area of the Hotel Zone, you will see El Centro – Downtown is the original temperature hovers around three islands rising offshore. MX$54 $3.00 MX$42 Mazatlán where you will see neo-classical W82°F/28°C, the sun shines every day, and Las Tres Islas: Wolf, Deer and Bird islands architecture and the European influence of outdoors is the place to be. The activities this Deer Island (center) has a small beach with MX$72 $4.00 MX$56 this port’s early settlers. Take a Sábalo Centro city has to offer will appeal to everyone. Here great tide pools for snorkeling and can be (green) bus that travels from the north of the on the Sea of Cortéz, Mazatlán’s coastline accessed by boat cruises or catamaran. MX$90 $5.00 MX$70 city, to downtown. Visit the Cathedral, Central beckons you to stroll along its numerous Isla de la Piedra, Stone Island, is located at MX$108 $6.00 MX$84 Market and Plaza Revolución. beaches, or its 10 kms of Malecón—seawall, the southern end of the city and is actually Centro Historico –Old Town—Walk a little or to hike to El Faro—lighthouse, the second a peninsula but is easily accessible by taking MX$126 $7.00 MX$98 further south and west of Plaza Revolución highest natural lighthouse in the world. a water taxi from the harbor This is a laid- and you will find Plazuela Machado and the AMERICAN DOLLARS AMERICAN back destination where you can walk, horse MX$144 $8.00 MX$112 DOLLARS CANADIAN Angela Peralta Theater in Centro Historico, the BEACHES ride, or rent an ATV to explore the miles of restored historic center of the city which now All beaches in México are federal property up undeveloped beaches, or hang out in one of MX$162 $9.00 MX$126 extends to many streets with new shops and to high tide lines, and thus, public. Most of our the several open-air restaurants. restaurants. beaches have lifeguards for your protection MX$180 $10.00 MX$140 If you continue walking west, toward the sea, and warning flags that indicate by their color OLAS ALTAS MEANS HIGH WAVES pesos (these are approximate) you will come to the seaside area known as the condition of the water. Swimmers Located in Centro Historico Old Town, Olas Altas, Mazatlán´s original tourist zone. should know: Olas Altas is the starting point for the seafood is served at beachside restaurants. Here you can visit the Archeological Museum, Malecón, the city´s seaside walkway Punta Camarón The rocky point next to the Museum of Art and art galleries. If you BEACH SPORTS and continues for 10 kms, up Valentino´s is a favorite with experienced are here on the first Friday of the months Try them all: parasail, kayak, to Valentino´s. Shops, galleries surfers who love this area´s big crashing between November and May, enjoy The Art boogie board, sail on a and restaurants offer art, silver, waves. Walk where you can tour the studios of local catamaran, jet ski, banana souvenirs and great food. North Beaches: Playa Bruja and Punta artists. Further along Olas Altas, you can watch boat, shore fish, swim, Playa Los Pinos Between the Cerritos take any of the buses marked clavadistas—cliff divers, diving from the rocks, bodysurf, play beach Marine House and Fish-erman´s “Cerritos” and you will find these more into tidal pools. volleyball...or laze the day Monument. Local fishermen sell isolated beaches. Popular with surfers, it is also away under a palapa. Do as their daily catches here in the early a great area for relaxing with good open-air Shop the Golden Zone much or as little as you want. morning or late afternoon. restaurants serving delicious seafood. Handicrafts, silver jewelry, leather clothes, In the area of the Golden Zone: Playa Norte North of Playa Los huarache sandals, handmade gold and silver Playa Sábalos Sábalo beach Pinos, Playa Norte is a popular site to SIGHTSEEING jewelry, Mexican zarapes, hand-painted is on the north side of Valentino´s watch locals play beach baseball and Mazatlán is proud of its rich history, as pottery, talavera dishes, fine wood sculptures, nightclub (castlelike structure). soccer. evidenced by the many monuments throughout Mexican blankets and so much more are Playa Gaviotas extends from Hotel Playa Playa Marlin Along Avenida del Mar. Fresh available in the shops of the Golden Zone.

eeoo idid VV ~ Father once bought his children a pack of batteries for Christmas with a note on it “Toys are not included”. December 2017 5

But wait! There are even more events - please visit the complete calendar - http://mazatlanlife.com Arts & Entertainment Calendar All amounts are in pesos Opera, Elvis, Jimmy Buffett, Christmas Concert, LOL with Danny Villalpando and Nancy Norton, Buddy Holly, ArtWalk. The Angela Peralta Theater [APT] is located on Carnaval in Centro; the box office is open from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket are also available at the Gran Plaza for events at the Angela Peralta on December 1,2, 8, 9, 14,15, and 16. Credit cards are often accepted at the box office but be prepared to pay in pesos. Casa Haas [CH] is on the corner of Heriberto Frias and Mariano Escobedo. All tickets for Casa Haas must be purchased at the Angela Peralta Theater. There are many last minute dance and musical performances at the Museo de Arte [MA -Sixto Osuna #71, opposite Macaws] so be sure to check MazatlanLife.com often. Hola! -events change, concerts get added so stay current and connected with MazatlanLife.com.

Now until 31: TAKE YOU BEST SHOT CONTEST! Showroom at Hotel Playa Mazatlan. Your ticket of $600 includes a delicious The Mazatlan Comedy club is December's sponsor buffet and an-all-you-can-drink open bar. Tickets on sale now, cash only please. and the photo with the most votes will win a night of You can reserve by e mailing Elizabeth - [email protected]. laughter, a buffet and open bar - you'll have a choice Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the laughs start at 7 p.m. of three great shows! All the details are here: Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14: The Buddy Holly Tribute Show @ Twisted http://mazatlanlifeplus.com/photocontest/ Mama's. Starring Jeff Scott "the spirit of Buddy Holly." Friday 8 and Saturday 9: Dido y Eneas. This 6 p.m., $850 and there's the opportunity for upscale beer/ opera was composed by the English Baroque liquor brands if you add $120 or even $200. Tickets on sale composer Henry Purcell, and first performed in 1689, tonight's now, please contact [email protected] version will be under several batons: Camerata Mazatlan, Delfos Danza Thursday 14, Friday 15 and Saturday16 all @ 8 p.m. Contemporánea and Coro Guillermo Sarabia. ["The story is based on Book IV of Gala Navideña, Nothing says happy holidays like the Virgil's Aeneid. It recounts the love of Dido, Queen of Carthage, for the Trojan annual Christmas Concert which closes the fall season at the hero Aeneas, and her despair when he abandons her"]. Sarah Holcombe plays Angela Peralta. Always a joyful production with a cast of Dido; Andrés Carrillo plays Eneas; Oralia Castro [La hechicera/the sorceress] thousands: Coro Angela Peralta, Camerata Mazatlan, and Rebeca de Rueda as Belinda. $150 - $300, 8 p.m. [APT] Escuela Municipal de Ballet, and Compañia de Ballet de Mazatlan. Plus, there are always last minute guest surprises. Every night after the show, you are invited to join the Mexican Christmas Fiesta in the lobby. $100 - $350. [APT] Thursday December 14: Antonio López Saenz's art exhibit. Antonio López Saenz was born in Mazatlan in 1936. Friday 8: Suncai Gitano 10th Anniversary "Gypsy Thoughts" featuring the He is perhaps Sinaloa's most haunting voice of Ana Elena Morales. The group performs traditional and new famous living artist and sculptor ballads with Mexican fire. Joining Ana are Dario Avila, guitar; Manuel Rosete, and still paints every day. He guitar; and Johann Abitia, percussions. 8 p.m. $200, tickets available at the door sculpted the "Family Monument" on the day of. [MA] that has now become a Mazatlan Saturday 9: Two new art exhibits - Puntos Cardinales features the work of icon.11 a.m., free, everyone is artists Sandra Robles, Antonio Rembao, Martha Romero and Mayra Zazueta in welcome. [MA] the Galeria Roberto Pérez Rubio. Manuel Alencaster is having a solo show in Wednesday January 3 and Galeria Carlos Bueno. 7 p.m., free everyone is welcome. [MA] Thursday January 4: The Sunday 10: Mazatlan Comedy Club presents Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show @ Twisted Mama's. Starring the King of Danny Villalpando and Nancy Norton. Margaritaville, Will Chalmers. 6 p.m., $850 and there's the opportunity for Danny..."Wow. Clean and funny!... Working as a upscale beer/liquor brands if you add $120 or even $200. Tickets are on sale clean entertainer for over 16 years his comedy now, please contact [email protected] has taken him to Japan, Afghanistan, Panama, Friday January 5 : ArtWalk. Artists [48!] and studios[ 27!] in Centro invite you Greenland, Iraq, Italy...just to name a few!" in to see their latest photographs, paintings, jewelry, all things creative. Nancy is from Denver and is a comedian AND a There's never any pressure to buy and it's a chance to see the creative side of professional speaker AND a nurse. "Nancy is Centro from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. passionate about spreading the word that For map and participating artists online: http://culturamazatlan.com HUMOR is actually a need that helps us live our lives to the fullest and wants everyone to add a big slice of laughter to their personal pie chart!" The Mazatlan Comedy Club's home is the Venado

Syndicated from MazatlanLife.com, © Copyright 2017 MazatlanLife.com. All rights reserved. Printed with permission. 6 December 2017 ~ What I dislike about company’s Christmas party is looking for a new job next day. HEALTH Pharmacies are generally staffed by knowledgeable Mazatlan Tourist Tips people. Many will deliver and some are open 24 hours. MONEY REPORT CREDIT CARD Banks BEACH FLAGS Where to report misplaced or stolen Most banks are open from 9am to 4pm Beach flags are important and should be international credit cards in Mexico. Monday-Friday and some are open on adhered to, as they explain how dangerous Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309 Saturdays. Because of frequent changes with the waters could be. Remember this safe tip: American Express: all the banks, it is best to check with them Travelers Checks: 001-800-828-0366 for their current policies. Not all banks will Red Flag: Indicates a high hazard from Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211 exchange foreign money to pesos. There is swimming and/or currents. Visa usually a daily minimum if they do and will Credit Cards: 001-800-847-2911 require a passport. Yellow Flag: Indicates a medium Collect: 001-410-581-9994 hazard from moderate swimming. Mastercard: ATMs in Mexico Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747 The most convenient way of accessing Green Flag: Indicates a low hazard Collect: 001-314-542-7111 with calm conditions. Still exercise money while traveling is to withdraw caution. Mexican pesos directly from your credit DRINKING THE WATER card or debit card. It’s safer than carrying Purified water and ice are available in all White Flag: Indicates the presence of Watch out for unmarked topes, or speed cash and the exchange rate offered is usually restaurants, bars and lounges. Purified water jellyfish. Extremely caution. bumps. Some are fairly high and can cause very competitive. can be purchased in all supermarkets. severe damage to your vehicle. Purchases Goods and Services included in your bill. Bellmen usually receive TAXES TRANSPORTATION Businesses may accept a maximum of $10 pesos per bag and maids receive $15 A national consumer tax of 16% known as Always negotiate the price of the ride before $100 USD in cash per transaction, with no to $30 pesos per day. It is not necessary to IVA is tacked onto most purchases, although entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with restriction on the number of transactions tip taxi drivers unless they have rendered it is generally included in most restaurant the price, just step back and wait for the next per customer. However, many businesses special services. Tour guides and delivery menu prices. Hotels charge a 18% tax. one. The following charges are fairly standard are choosing to not accept US dollars at people should be tipped. Youth and elderly thoughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): all. Likewise, many airlines within Mexico who bag groceries do not receive a salary POSTING MAIL from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$80 will only accept Mexican pesos and credit but rely on tips. $2 to $10 pesos is standard The post office is located downtown, across pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden cards for payment of fees (such as baggage depending on how many bags you have. the street from the main plaza & the other Zone $60-$80 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up fees). The most convenient way to pay for one inside the Central Bus Station. trucks) $60 pesos (8 person capacity) Green purchases is to use a credit card or withdraw Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau) Bus (airconditioned): $11.00 pesos (will give Mexican pesos from an ATM. It is not These businesses are open longer hours than DELIVERY change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: advisable to carry large amounts of cash. banks, usually do not have long line-ups as Check the food delivery policy with your $8.50 pesos (will give change) Tipping banks often do, and they offer comparable hotel. Some allow the delivery to the lobby, Tipping in either dollars (bills only, no coins) exchange rates (though banks may offer a others request that you wait outside the or pesos is acceptable, though pesos are slightly better rate). Check around to see door of the lobby. usually more practical for the recipient. The where you will receive the best exchange amount you tip is at your discretion and rate (the exchange rate is usually posted DRIVING IN MAZ should be based on the quality of service prominently outside the bank or casa de The speed limits in Mazatlán are 40kph in you received. At restaurants, 10 to 15% is cambio. the city, 20kph in school and hospital zones standard. Check to be sure the tip is not and 90kph outside urban areas.

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http://oceanografia.cicese.mx/predmar MAR V1.0 2011 J.I. González ~ Some people just have a way with words, and other people … oh … not have way. December 2017 7 The Ahh of Mazatlán BY C. MICHAELS jI’m Dreaming of a j Yellow Christmas…j always fancied snow for Christmas when and children dress in traditional costumes on I lived up north, but now I want the sun. this day. Honestly? Wet weather would really get in This next one gets an actual time… winter I baby’s parents, so they fled to Egypt. the way here in Mazatlán. solstice! On Thursday, December 21st at We have lots to do, we need 9:28 am Mazatlán time, the Mexicans visit cemeteries to leave offerings clear roads. North Pole will be tilted furthest to the souls of their departed children which Now I will outline all the days “Come on, away from the sun, marking the is a pre-Hispanic tradition. Oddly, this is a day one can observe leading up to Mother shortest day of the year in the of jokes and pranks like April Fool’s Day. and after Christmas day. Even if Nature!” northern hemisphere. Lastly, January 6th, Day of the Holy you are not Catholic, the history December 24th, Christmas Kings (Día de los Santo Reyes). This day is is great fun. Enjoy! Eve (Nochebuena). Many fiestas, to remember the story of the three kings’ November 26th, Mexico will celebrate most casas are decorated with beautiful visit to Jesus. Children receive gifts, many Christ the King Day (Solemnidad de Cristo poinsettias. Check out the groceries stores cities celebrate in the streets with fiestas and Rey). In 1925, Pope Pius XI founded this feast in town and you’ll see these red beauties dancing. It’s customary to have friends and to recognize Jesus’ authority and influence, lining the floors, the nurseries have rows of family over to the house to serve Rosca de essentially declaring him the king of all kings. them displaying their brilliant color. Children Reyes, a wreath-shaped bread filled with fruit. December 8th marks the Feast of the receive presents from baby Jesus. However, that’s not all it’s filled with… there Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada December 25th, Christmas Day (Navidad). is a small figure of baby Jesus inside. If your Concepción de la María). On this day, Like up north, special feasts are enjoyed, and piece has the figurine in it, you must have Mary’s conception is celebrated as pure and then, pretty much a day of rest. the same guests at your casa for a tamale faultless. Many towns throughout Mexico December 28th, Day of Holy Innocents and atole feast. Nobody wants this. Some celebrate with street fairs, showing off great (Los Santos Inocentes). The Christian Bible bakeries have become tricky and put two foods and music. says that King Herod ordered all boys under or three of these trinkets in the bread. “Not December 12th celebrates Day of the two living in Bethlehem were to be executed. funny!” Virgin of Guadalupe (Día de la Virgen de He was determined to kill baby Jesus. As luck As you can see, we really need a yellow Guadalupe). This feast is to acknowledge that would have it though, an angel warned the Christmas… “Come on, Mother Nature!” on December 9th and 12th, 1531, a man had -Ahhh an encounter with the Virgin Mary in Mexico C. Michaels is an author living in Mazatlán: https://www.facebook.com/ City. Fiestas can be found throughout the city AhhhMazatlan/?ref=bookmarks

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042 653 1349 2020 Nivel de Referencia:  3er Cuarto: 10 26 135 -43 96 Luna Nueva: 17 http://oceanografia.cicese.mx/predmar MAR V1.0 2011 J.I. González 8 December 2017 ~ The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so. NUTRITIONAL FACTS LET’S GET NATURAL: MORINGA BY DR FEELGOOD ave you heard about Moringa, a time For those who are not fond of eating their honored panacea for everything from vegetables, powdered and encapsulated Hcancer to athlete’s foot? Moringa Moringa is also popular. oleifera, is also known as the drumstick A list of all of the vitamins, minerals, tree, ben oil or benzoil tree, or even the proteins and other nutrients would take horse radish tree. In Africa it’s known as too much space here, let’s just say the “Miracle Tree”, and in the Philippines it is one of the most it’s known as “Mother’s Best Friend”. complete foodstuffs Moringa is a staple of traditional on the planet. Thai cuisine as well as Indian Likewise, a list of all cooking, where its beneficial of its touted health properties have been known benefits would for thousands of years. The run on for pages. ancient Egyptians, Greeks Suffice it to say it and Romans prized it highly, has something for and now it is rivaling kale and every organ and bone quinoa as a worldwide health in your body from head to food craze. toe. The catch is, don’t overdo Originally native to northern India, it is a it, it does contain some trace toxins, so hardy hot weather plant that is drought and whatever form you’re ingesting, make sure pest resistant and flourishes in arid tropical of the recommend dosage and adhere to it. regions around the world. The leaves can So where can you find it here in Mazatlan? be enjoyed in many ways, from soups The Guadalupana health stores, including to salads. The pods and seeds (like giant the one in the Mercado Central, have it in green beans) are also edible and appear stock. Also, if you google Moringa Mexico, in a wide variety of recipes. The seeds can there are quite a few outfits that will ship be squeezed for oil, and the leftover pulp it to you here in various forms, including is widely used to purify water in rural areas a bag of leaves for forty pesos, a live four (it causes pollutants to clump together for and a half foot plant for a hundred and ten easy filtration). The roots have a tasty zing pesos, five hundred seeds for three hundred to them, hence the “horseradish” tag, and and fifty and a thousand capsules for eight even the bark and gum are comestible. hundred ninety nine. Bon appetite! Organizations & Donations AA MEETINGS HOSPICE MAZATLAN AA...BACK 2 BASICS, CLOSED AA Group. Office: 182-1486 - 208 International, at the EVERY Friday at noon, at the Melville Hotel, corner of Rio Presidio, near the Ley Vieja and Constitution 99, Centro. Waldos on Ejercito Mexicano. For info call: Lois Contacts: Bob: [email protected], (669)117- Croly, Board of Director, cell: 669-162-5441. 6112; Boni: [email protected], Donations: www.hospicemazatlan.org and/or (669)118-4069; Denny: barrattdennis@gmail. e-mail: [email protected] com, (669)116 -5389 We’ll be happy to receive your donation in our La Misión at Camarón Sábalo No. 306, OPEN bank account: Banorte 611441245 MEETINGS. See www.aamazatlan.com for meeting schedule. Call 044 (669)127-5684, 913-4406, for more information. TRES ISLAS ORPHANAGE FUND Founded in 1987, the Tres Islas Orphanage Fund supports children at 6 orphanages in Mazatlán AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETINGS through the purchase of fresh food (weekly), Time: 10 AM Thursdays. Location: “LA MISION” hygiene supplies, education supplies and oval iron gate 306 Camarón Sábalo Golden tutors, building repairs, and the replacement Zone Mazatlán. Next to Dr. Backman’s Office of broken or worn-out appliances. TIOF is a Open Meetings English Speaking Wheel Chair 501(c)(3) so your donations are tax-deductible. Accesible Door Open Late Nov-April 2016- To learn more about the Tres Islas Orphanage 2017. Contact [email protected] Or Fund mission please visit www.tresislas.org. [email protected] MAZATLAN ORPHANAGE AMERICAN LEGION -POST11- Gabriela Ramirez Landeros, President, Board No meeting, no dinning this month. Merry of Directors. Address: Zaragoza 207-A, Centro. Christmas to all of you! For more information Tel: 981-2214 on the Post please call Commander Reno at 668-0578 or Cell: 669-148-4711. LA VIÑA - THE VINEYARD CHURCH Service Opportunities. Deliver food to the CALVARY CHAPEL MARANATHA city dump workers. Help with your donations Ave Miguel Aleman # 817, Centro to feed the children. Calling Local: Office 916- 5114. E-mail: [email protected] RED CROSS 1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690. ~ The closest a person ever comes to perfection is when he fills out a job application form. December 2017 9 FACES OF MAZATLAN THE VINEYARD MINISTRIES IN MAZATLAN: KEEPING UP THE GOOD WORK! BY MAZATLAN JACK

The Vineyard Ministries is an international church meal, vitamin pills, a pair of new shoes, a school supply with branches in most of the world’s countries. kit, bible study, field trips and other amenities. There are he Mazatlan branch, located in the plenty of other children waiting for a sponsor, heart of the Golden Zone, offers weekly so if you, kind reader, can find it in your heart Tservices in both Spanish and English, to participate, it only costs fifteen US dollars while its main focus is on helping the poor per month. You can visit the main premises and needy, with an emphasis on children. on Avenida Camaron Sabalo, between the Pastor Fred Collom has been leading Santander and Bancomer banks, and/or the congregation since 1995. He has a check out this web page: https:// background in social work and has worked sponsor.vineyardmcm.org/ hard to establish child-sponsorship/ the Vineyard here, sponsor-a-child-vcs/ Visit to the Acuario watching it grow Or just google from a spare room Surely their Vineyard Ministries own water bottling facilities. ground some years ago, he and his in the old Hotel greatest gift to Mazatlan and Sabalo back in The volunteers for this outing companions put their mobile kitchen into the marginalized explore their site. meet at the main office at action. By feeding both the indigents and the 90’s to today’s Another project thriving complex, communities is hope 8:45 Tuesdays and Thursdays. the police, and bearing witness to the involves preparing New volunteers are always proceedings, they valiantly helped to diffuse with 17 additional and delivering community centers welcome, especially in the off- a potentially violent confrontation, and 350 tortas (big Pastor Fred Collom season! continue to help the squatters make the best in various colonias. sandwiches) and He credits a small army of volunteers who Reverend Fred and his of it in their new community, Loma Bonita. plenty of bottles of water to team are also involved While the Vineyard’s material contributions dedicate their time and resources to that the folks who try to eke out a living picking most Christian of enterprises, charity. in helping those down and out in other are greatly appreciated, surely their greatest through the city dump for valuables. The ways. When a community of squatters was gift to the marginalized communities is hope The Vineyard Child Sponsorship program church has kitchen facilities and even its offers some 600 kids a healthy Saturday forcibly evicted from their shacks to barren and the blessing of God’s love! 10 December 2017 ~ You’ll never be as lazy as whoever named the fireplace. MEXICAN BANK TRUSTS ADVERTORIAL BANK TRUSTS DON’T HAVE TO BE A HASSLE...THEY CAN BE EASY! BY NORTH AMERICA BANK TRUST oreigner’s dream of owning a piece of •Annual Review of Secondary/Tertiary Paradise south of the US border, but Beneficiaries- review need for changes or Fmany properties are in the “restricted updates zone” for foreigner ownership requiring •English Speaking Customer Service - all the property to be held in a bank trust or customer service agents will be bi-lingual “Fideicomiso”. Under this program, the •Fully Licensed under Mexico banking property is placed in a trust with a Mexican Commission regulations bank as the “Trustee” and the property •Access to Account Statements/ purchaser as the “Trustor or Beneficiary”. Investments for Trust - online access to all There are only a handful of Mexican banks trust information that offer trust services for foreign ownership services that are focused on the client with •Quarterly Updates on Real Estate Law of property in Mexico. The most common English speaking customer service. A recent Changes - summary of proposed, approved complaints about difficulty with banks are: announcement of the services of this new and enacted changes to real estate laws and •Lack of response to information or banking institution in Mexico specializing in regulations processing status requests bank trusts for foreign ownership is changing •Our Only Business is Your Bank Trust - •Lack of English speaking agents the bank trust program in a big way for specializing in all types of trusts with expert •Lack of advance notice for annual existing trusts and trusts to be formed in the services renewal payments resulting in missed future. The principals of North America Trust Initially, NATB will concentrate on payments and extra fees Bank are American, Canadian and Mexican transferring existing trusts while establishing •Increases in cost of annual trust renewal with over 50 years of experience in real relationships with real estate developers and fees without notice estate development, sales, and ownership real estate companies to initiate new trusts. The reason for the above is simple…. The programs; mortgage brokering and banking. They will also promote the use of guaranteed volume of trust business of any one bank is The benefits of their program are: trusts for the thousands of properties that not sufficient to support full-time operations. •All fees will be in Mexican Pesos are developer or 3rd party financed that Recognizing this, a new bank will be 100% •Lower Cost, More Affordable - annual have remained in deeded to the developer committed to the bank trust business and fee of 5000 pesos (~$275 usd) VS current as well as corporate trust for investment providing world-class customer service in cost of $500-$1000 USD with the other property ownership. Their target is to have the native language of the person initiating banks initial strategic alliance offices open by the and being the beneficiary of the trust. end of 2017. North America Trust Bank (NATB) with corporate offices in Mazatlan, Sinaloa and For more information on our services and benefits to you, visit www.northamericabanktrust.com or Merida, Yucatan has come on the scene in contact a representative at [email protected]. response to a growing demand for trustee

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍA RELIGIOUS SERVICES Río Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero. Tel. 985-2511 CATEDRAL BASÍLICA Benito Juárez y Canizales Tel. 981-3352 KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSES Av. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m., Tues. 6 CALVARY CHAPEL MARANATHA p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Nondenominational Bilingual Christian Av. Cuauhtémoc 1410, Col. Burócratas, Tel Church 669-150-5567 Ave Miguel Aleman & Dr Carbajal # 616 Col. Centro LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS Wed. 6:30pm; Sun 10am 664-109-1191 or SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS 669-112-1798 Facebook: Capilla Calvario/ Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez #401 Calvary Chapel Maranatha Col. Palos Prietos, Tel. 982-8396

CHURCH OF CHRIST NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH Juan de la Barrera N° 1401, Col. Olímpica Tel. Sunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa, Tel. 983- 668-3159, Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5 9716

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SALVATION ARMY (CHRISTIAN CHURCH) Sun. 12 p.m., Gutiérrez Nájera #514 Ote. Tel. 5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro, Eng- 982-3453 Capt. Eric Ramírez Cel. 669 189 lish services Sun. at 9:00 a.m., Tel. 985-1607 3300 November through April SAN JUDAS TADEO CRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANO Av. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club, Carvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m Español, 8:45 am English Mass Tel. 916-6246 Tel. 981-3636 TEMPLO DE CRISTO REY HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC Cañonero Tampico y Germán Evers, Tel. 985- CONGREGATION 1604 Sat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas de Mazatlán. Cell (6691) 48-77-30. www. TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA harzionweb.org Cisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913 5034, English services at 8:50 a.m. on Sun- IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION” day from November to April. Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308 Servicios Dominicales 11:30am& 6pm THE VINEYARD CHURCH English services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña Culto Español, Sun. 11 a.m. Tel. 916-5114 ~ Hate to break it to you, Facebook, but the entire Internet is already a Dislike button. December 2017 11 The ‘SALT’ Free Margarita BY ORLANDO GOTAY, TAX ATTORNEY y now, the US Senate is rolling out its version of a tax bill. No one is sure Bhow this is all going to play out but you need to be told anyway: Some in the Congress want to take some important deductions away; one for state and local taxes, and another for mortgage interest and for property taxes. This is big, folks. State and local tax (SALT) deduction: Under some of these proposals, individuals who elect to itemize deductions would no longer be able to deduct state and local income taxes, and personal or real property taxes. These are currently on the Deny deny deny. I suppose that’s a chopping block. Long seen as a sacred perverse way to simplify one’s tax bill. The cow – in fact, state and local income true effects of the mortgage deduction taxes have been deductible since the change—in whatever way it ends up— income tax was first enacted, they are may be substantial. Many people factor sacred no longer. The more income a in their tax benefit when acquiring a new taxpayer has, the more important and home or second home. The mortgage worthy this deduction is. This one is interest deduction is often a huge part fraught with political danger as it affects of the total income tax deductions for some constituents (and thus Members of individuals, especially in states where Congress) in different ways. States with high value homes abound. The change higher taxes such as California, New York, may also affect existing values, if new New Jersey, Illinois and Texas claim the purchasers will afford less home due to vast majority of the SALT deduction. The increased home ownership costs. Even Tax Foundation reports that California if you don’t care about the deduction alone accounts for almost 20% of the on the front end (because you are “paid total. for”) you may wish to consider how much The other sacred cow that is near cash a prospective buyer may have due to the chopping block: The deduction for what changes are proposed. mortgage interest. Whoa. One plan calls The tax bill may be like a New York City for denial of the ‘second home’ deduction; shell game, what’s underneath is moved another caps the total amount deductible; to another shell but yours. After all, another denies deduction for home equity someone has to pay the bills and it may loan interest; and yet another version have to be you and me. Just a little more, drastically reduces the amount for new perhaps. loans.

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the federal and state tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at [email protected] or Facebook: GotayTaxLawyer. 12 December 2017 ~ Why are iPhone chargers not called apple juice? SPIRIT OF STONE ISLAND BY JED VAUGHN Holiday Greetings… December Events on Stone Island t’s great to see everyone shuffling back into December events on Stone Island evolve the Mazatlán area for the winter here on Isla primarily around this theme. There’s also a Ide la Piedra. Re-uniting with friends, new chicken drive done every year by Rocio, a local and old, is always fun and there’s a lot to talk Ejido, who collects and assembles Christmas about and catch up on. dinners and hands them out to the neediest December is upon us and with it comes families in the Colonia. Many of which rarely the holiday season. Something locals, ex-pats, can afford a special meal with meat, potatoes, and visitors alike enjoy here is their holiday rice, carrots, & beans. If you’re looking for a festivities, decorations, celebrations, and the place to donate to the less fortunate for the spirit of the season. holiday season, this one supports those truly When I first came to Stone Island, the spirit in need. Donations can be made at El Velero and cultural festivities that carry on here is Restaurant. Just tell the establishment you’re one of the things that drew me in… and keeps supporting Rocio’s Chicken Drive. me coming back. It reminds me of when I Tres Amigos Poker Run was growing up in the 60’s & 70’s. The way The trailer park here, traditions and religious aspects of the season popular with Canadians Tip for December: If you want are still treasured and emphasized here is in the winter, holds a something I’m drawn to. to witness Santa on the beach, poker run on the beach surrounded by happy young children Santa Run people year after every year to raise Every year, on December 23rd, ex-pats and year. This is a gesture and big smiles all around, come money for the island transplants from the north come together and of appreciation and to Stone Island about mid to late also. The proceeds are do a Santa run through the Colonia, delivering an effort to give morning on Dec. 23rd. The start time distributed throughout treats to all the local kids on the Island. something back for the village using grocery Donations are collected, and several hundred for the run is 10am and typically vouchers. The run is Dec accepting them as takes a couple hours. It finishes at care packages are put into bags and filled with part of the amazing 6th & starts at noon at the beach. Any left-over goodie bags goodies & treats. Complete with Santa in full community here. El Velero, continuing dress, a sleigh (wagon) is pulled by a reindeer It’s a hot morning are distributed to kids on the beach to Carmelita’s, Rudy’s, (moto), and winds its way through the island… for Don, who wears that may be visiting from Mazatlan or Victor’s, & Lety’ and looping through the dirt roads of the Colonia. the furry suit & hat, elsewhere. finishes back at El Velero. It’s an annual event that’s been going on for but he’s happy to play Each beach restaurant about 10 years, spearheaded by the same the role each holiday gives a playing card for season. The youngsters really look forward to a beverage or food purchase. At 4pm the seeing the Jolly man in red and white. best hands are redeemed for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd The first time I witnessed this, it was quite prizes. Entry is 100 pesos, and all proceeds an experience. Having grown up with snowy go to feed the less fortunate here on the Isla. winters, it’s a bit of a double take the first This run is quite successful and helps a lot of time you see Santa on an ocean beach in people every holiday season. 80-degree weather. And of course, it’s great I’d like to wish you all a very Merry to see the happy and smiling faces of all the Christmas & a very Happy New Year! See you children here on the Isla. all in 2018!

Jed Vaughn is a published freelance travel writer/copywriter from the Pacific Northwest United States who currently lives on Stone Island. Jed also enjoys flying his drone for capturing aerial video and stills. You can see more of his articles at: www.jedvaughn.com or www. followthisdrone.com

CONSULAR information emergencies, dial: 01-800-706-2900. U.S. CONSULATE IN HERMOSILLO U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY IN Hours: 9a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri. Closed MAZATLÁN Mexican and U.S. Federal holidays. Call Playa Gaviotas 202, Local 10, across 01-(662)217-2375 for officer. 01-900- from Hotel Playa Mazatlán. U.S. Consular 849-4949 for visa appt. web: http:// Agent Noelle Flores Notary Stamp $50 hermosillo.usconsulate.gov USD. Phone number: 01 (81) 8047-3145, After hours number: 01 55 5080 2000, U.S. CONSULATE IN NOGALES, from the US: 011-52-81-8047-3145 | SONORA email: [email protected] Hours: 8a.m.-4:30p.m., Mon-Fri. Call 01- web: http:// hermosillo.usconsulate.gov. (631)913-4820 for appt. To call the American Embassy in Mexico City, dial 01-52-555-080-2000 FRENCH CONSULAR IN MAZATLÁN Eryka Susana Bernal Chio. The office is at: CONSULAR AGENCY OF CANADA IN Rio Baluarte #11 Esq. Arroyo Venadillo MAZATLÁN. just past the aquarium on your right. La Marina Business and Life Commercial Phone # 669 981 1475 Center, Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41. Consular Agent Wendy OTHER MAZATLÁN CONSULATES: Hardouin. Tel:913-73-20, Fax:914-66-55. Germany: 914-9310, 916-5980 To call Canadian Embassy in México City Denmark: 981-7642 dial: 01-555-724-7900. For after hours France: 985-1228 / Italy: 985-1478 ~ My day starts backwards...I wake up tired and I go to bed wide awake. December 2017 13 Make Me an Offer BY LESLEY MARTINSON Foreign buyers elcome back and Seasons greetings!! W As most people are aware, the economic collapse in the USA wreaked havoc all over the world , in particular for Real Estate and Bank loans. In the USA bank loans were literally shut down and the few available here in Mazatlan quickly shriveled up. It has been a long time coming but we In this boom time: now have a few companies we can turn BUYERS: to for a reasonably priced loan. A typical I highly recommend to all buyers to make minimum of 20% down and some qualifying sure they have a realtor they are working through your USA or Canada with-especially if they wish jobs/pensions may land you a to buy new un-built or pre- 9-12% loan. Terms range from “While cash is sale product. 5-20 years (this depends on king, leveraging SELLERS: the buyers age mainly). All in allows you to Sellers make sure you all not too shabby considering are with a company that we all used to pay that not that secure more will realistically price your long ago. It seems there will properties” property with you, discuss be no pre- payment penalties and calculate your capital ...always a good thing to secure! While cash gains exposure and spend some money on is king, leveraging allows you to secure more advertising. With the “less than adequate”co properties in more places..might just be the broking system here you need the best there ticket to set up your retirement fund! is!

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LIVE MUSIC LOOBY BAR Comedy Club HOTEL Playa Mazatlán GRUPO TEKILA December, 10th 989-0555 Ext. 34 Everyday DANNY VILLALPANDO & NANCY playa gaviotas ave. #202 , golden zone from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm NORTON from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm ~ Nature abhors a vacuum, but not as much as a cat does. December 2017 19 ADVERTORIAL COZY DINING IN SABALO COUNTRY [EL RINCÓN DE NASHA] BY C.MICHAELS There is a fun restaurant in Sabalo Country on Av. Camarón Sabalo #1936. Its name is Restaurant El Rincón de Nasha. asha’s story is like a fairy tale. NMany years ago, she came to Mazatlán to vacation. She was mesmerized with the town. Within one week she had a job, and rented a house… oh, and she bought a horse. Labeled an entrepreneur nearly all her adult life, she owned several restaurants for 24 years prior to owning El Rincón de Nasha. Nasha has been Nasha and Friends entertaining patrons since 2014 at this site, but I never understood what the name meant “The hamburgers are made from fresh until the other day when I sat down with meat, not those frozen patties you get her. Translated, rincón means corner or in stores.” nook. Throughout the restaurant, there Dinner is a mouth-watering treat. are private and semi-private rooms to Ribs for 150 pesos, or for two… 240 dine in. pesos. You can purchase a kilo of carne A delightful woman, she laughed at asada for 179 pesos that comes with my expression, and said, “Come on, get tortillas, beans, and salsa. This dinner up and I’ll give you a tour. Then you’ll menu is loaded with choices such as get it.” fish, steak, seafood, Mexican dishes, The restaurant chicken cordon bleu, and more. has different levels Save room for for various types desert! Drum roll of entertainment, Come give us a try. please… FRIED ICE and throughout the CREAM. Whoa, “You building, you’ll find You’ll understand had me at hello.” alcoves everywhere. why our clients come Nasha smiled and By the time we finished said, “Folks should BUEN TRIO the tour, I began back! come in and give us a at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm to laugh. “Nasha, I try… the food is great, feel like I’m Alice in the restaurant is clean, Wonderland. This is just so much fun.” we have a friendly I couldn’t help but notice all the art atmosphere. This is why they come and Mexican craftwork throughout the back.” restaurant. Local artists have used her Starting in November, it’s traditional walls and counter space to display and for Nasha to have live music. Typically, sell their work. As a result, the color it’s a solo artist, entertaining with dinner is an amazing exhibition of Mexican music. culture. On the third floor, you’ll find a pool When you enter Nasha’s, you will table in one room, and a large table always be greeted with smiles, a for cards in another. Darts are another wonderful silent invitation to an eventful favorite. Groups can book these rooms meal. The wait-staff truly wants you to for their own private fun. enjoy your experience. Finally, the special of the week, The breakfast menu is spectacular Tequila Tuesday. Each shot is 10 pesos, with equally wonderful prices. A popular plus you will receive 20% off the entire plate is the chilaquiles for 60 pesos. menu (promotions not included). Huevos rancheros are a delightful Already out and about in Sabalo choice, my favorite… a grand slam for Country? Your fun can be extended on under 100 pesos, thick cut French toast, this special day! LIVE MUSIC LOOBY BAR eggs benedict, omelets… as I said, and Get a great meal… family or friends, GRUPO TEKILA it’s quite a menu. or grab some bodies for a get-together Everyday Lunch also has many options on the on the third floor. This place is for from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm menu. One of her specials is a wonder everyone. As Nasha put it, “Come give choice of hamburgers. Nasha added, us a try… You’ll understand why our clients come back!” 20 December 2017 ~ Whoever named it necking is a poor judge of anatomy. ~ My parents didn’t want to move to Florida, but they turned 60 and that’s the law. December 2017 21

Diners & Party’s 22 December 2017 ~ Patience: What you have when there are too many witnesses.

BY CHRISTINE YERBIC Christmas Kisses Here is a Christmas cookie recipe to add to your collection. This recipe is fun to make, and what a surprise awaits you when you take the first bite! When baking these cookies, keep in mind that the finished product is white in appearance, not brown. METHOD 1. Pre-heat oven to 375ºF-190°C. 2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in Kahlua. 3. Add flour and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly. Mixture should be firm but pliable and hold together when pressed. 4. Remove wrappings from Hershey Kisses. Use about 1 tbsp. of dough to wrap around each candy. INGREDIENTS 5. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, l 1 cup butter, softened seam side down. l ½ cup granulated sugar 6. Bake in pre-heated over for 7 to 10 minutes until l 1 tsp. Kahlua set. Cookie should not be brown in color. l 2 1/3 cups flour, white all 7. Remove cookies from cookie sheet, roll in purpose powdered sugar. 8. Transfer to cooling rack. When cool, roll in l 1 cup pecans, finely chopped powdered sugar again. l 36-48 Hershey Kisses, milk 9. Store in airtight container. chocolate Yield: approx. 3½ dozen cookies l Powdered sugar as needed

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staff ~ Auto Correct can go straight to he’ll. December 2017 23 24 December 2017 ~ Happiness is... not having to set the alarm for the next day. Mazatlan BY NELLY RICKENBACKER ecember is a wonderful month for are world class performances at a variety of 50 years, but new businesses Mazatlan, the grip of harsh weather is venues, from ballet to opera (and lowbrow are taking their places and Dreleased and suddenly it’s nice to be culture, too, from rock to banda and more). life goes on. One interesting outdoors. The migration of snowbirds is at If you want to make new friends, the ex-pat development is a new policy its peak, the airport is a beehive of activity, community here is a lively one, and the locals of closing Avenida Olas the streets and sidewalks overflow with are also very friendly. And there are a lot of Altas off to motorized traffic palefaces wearing shorts and sandals, hotels tours, both in town and around the outlying in the evenings. This kind of and restaurants are hiring extra staff and the areas, from tequila factories to wildlife. A arrangement has helped the sports fishing outfits are working overtime. week or two is not enough to scratch the Plaza Machado flourish, and Why can’t it always be like this? surface of possibilities. is a promising idea for Mazatlan’s original According to the stellar local newspaper Mazatlan is an ancient city, officially Even those well acquainted with and still picturesque tourist zone. Also, the El Noroeste, the former head of Tourism is founded on May 14, 1531 Mazatlan’s many charms will new Mayor Pucheta recently announced fighting to clear his name of accusations of (though it really began to flourish be amazed at all the changes plans for a recreational park in Cerro de la financial impropriety, along with several in the 1800’s), and it has many “The locals since last season. It has Vigia (“Lookout Hill”, the southernmost hill other officials of the previous gubernatorial longstanding traditions. The here welcome been a grueling summer of below Olas Altas), over two thousand square administration. Also according to El Noroeste, locals here welcome strangers, growing pains and massive meters of greenery and fun. A driving force the head of the water company Jumapan resigned after a spat with City Hall. And next the stranger the better, and strangers, the roadwork projects which behind all the improvements is the fact that year will bring a new presidential election. come as you are and you can stranger the have paralyzed the Historical next spring, for the first time ever, Mazatlan The frontrunners appear to be conservative find your niche here. If you love District, tied up the Avenida will host a three day international tourism better.” statesman Jose Antonio Meade and rabble the nightlife, you can boogie to del Mar and bottlenecked convention, attracting representatives from rousing populist Andres Manuel Lopez your heart’s content. If you’re the Golden Zone, but over eighty countries, and of course the Obrador. Should be interesting. a beach comber, the sands and surf stretch now as the works are beginning to near authorities want to create the best impression One last observation: If you have never out forever. For the gourmet inclined, local completion, things are looking better every possible. Will the ends justify the means? attended a performance at the Angela Peralta gastronomy is a delight, especially if you day. Various businesses went broke during Mazatlan’s annual Marathon will take Theater, you don’t know what you’re missing. like fresh seafood and locally grown fruits the commotion, including the Copa de Leche place the first weekend of December, It is truly amazing how inexpensive tickets and vegetables. For highbrow culture, there which had graced the old waterfront for over attracting long distance runners from all over are for such divine entertainment at such a the world (and rerouting traffic all over town). wonderful venue. Another reason to love It is one of many big events that Mazatlan Mazatlan, where you get more entertainment hosts, keeping La Perla del Pacifico in the bang for your buck than anywhere in the spotlight. Americas! The pot of local politics keeps bubbling.

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PHONING HOME 1-888 dial 001-881 State Police 983-4510 / 080 Although hotels can assist with long distance 1-877 dial 001-882 Federal Highway Police 980-6880 calls, dialing direct can be expensive. Call 1-866 dial 001-883 collect or bill the call to a calling card for UTILITIES the best rates. Dial 090 to reach a TELMEX CELL PHONES Water (Jumapam) 073 / 981-2665 international operator and ask for an English If you are a frequent visitor to Mazatlan or Electricity (CFE) 071 speaking operator. When calling cell phones, staying for an extended period, consider Gas Leaks 981-0505 dial 044669 before the number. Most phones purchasing a cell phone here. For a very RED CROSS work by using LADATEL cards, which can be reasonable price (under $30 U.S.D) you purchased at various supermarkets for 30, can buy a cell phone and purchase minutes. Emergency 065 / 981-3690 50 or 100 pesos. Then you will have a local phone number. FIRE DEPARTMENT 068 Get the clerk to set up the phone in English. (Av. Gabriel Leyva) 981-2769 Mexican Phone Codes (Av. Insurgentes) 983-9920 LONG DISTANCE (DIAL DIRECT) Sharp Hospital Emergency from cell phone Telcel *116 Domestic 01 986-7911 USA & Canada 001 La Marina Hospital Movistar *068 Rest of the World 00 GOVERNMENT DEPTS LONG DISTANCE (THROUGH OPERATOR) 989-3336 Clinica del Mar Emergency Port Captain 981-2204/982-2404 Domestic 020 Immigration Office 981-4137 International 090 983-1777 Ext 100 City Hall 915-8000 Special Services Time 030 Customs Office 981-1570/981-6109 Wake-Up Call 031 TOURIST SAFETY Airport Police 982-2088 Info - Domestic Directory 040 Maz Tourism Office 915-6600 Municipal Bus 982-2997 Line Repair 050 DA for Tourists 914-3222 Civil Registry (Marriage) 985-2864 Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055 POLICE 911 OTHER EMERGENCIES 066 Emergency Assistance 066 1-800 Numbers (not free) Bus Station 982-8351 For numbers: Tourist Police & others 986-8126 Baja Ferries 985-0470 1-800 dial 001-880 Traffic Police (Tránsito) 983-2816 Post Office 981-2121 ~ My wife said she wanted a “fairy-tale romance,” so I’ve locked her in a tower. December 2017 27 HEALTH MATTERS BY HOSPITAL SHARP MAZATLAN Hospital Sharp Celebrates its his past month marked the 23rd The hospital’s anniversary of Hospital Sharp Mazatlan. air conditioning T Inaugurated on November 11, 1994, and ventilation the Board of Directors of Hospital Sharp had systems include a vision for a quality health care facility which special filters in all could serve the south of the State of Sinaloa areas. In addition, for years to come. With that in mind, they the surgical area is built the hospital on sufficient land base to equipped with air continue expansion as the need arose in the laminar flow and High Efficiency Particulate future and with strict adherence to standards Air (HEPA) which filters particles 0.3 microns in place at that time by the United States Joint and above. This system was put in place for Commission for Accreditation of Hospitals the greater safety of the patient as it reduces (JCAH). rate of nosocomial infections. Modelled on Sharp Hospital in San Diego, We are proud to say that we remain the the physical plant was built to withstand only hospital in Mazatlan which is certified by natural phenomena such as earthquakes, the Mexican Health Council. This certification floods and hurricanes. Our contingency plan process takes into account not only the and Emergency Response Plan is continually infrastructure and security of the installation updated with information on how to react but focuses on every area which impacts to any such occurrence with the safety of the quality of care of the patient, including, the patient, the public and our staff at the continuing education and competency of all forefront of such decisions. personnel, nutrition, pain control, medicine We have Civil Protection Certification control, prevention and control of infections, that continually evaluates our internal to name a few. protection programs and their interaction As we continue to strive for excellence in with municipal emergency brigades such as patient care in the months and years ahead, Fire Fighting, Rescue and Evacuation and First we thank you for your continuing loyalty. Aid. You may also rest assured that Hospital Wishing you a very Merry Christmas Sharp will continue functioning, even in the and a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season event of loss of power, thanks to Emergency Your Medical Tourism Team at Hospital Generators. Sharp Mazatlan 28 December 2017 ~ You know it’s time to do the laundry when you dry off with a sneaker. Looking Ahead ADVERTORIAL DECEMBER 02-03 Pacifico Marathon’s CAN DEADLIFTS AND BROCCOLI Just in front of the entrance of the Forest of the City. 6:45 hrs. MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER? Commercial Rates: BY TFW MAZATLAN COMBAT CLUB $400 pesos 15 words, per edition 07 Tammy’s Fashion Show ($60 pesos for an extra 5 words) Los Zarape’s Restaurant t TFW Mazatlan Combat Club we 11:00-14:00 hrs. understand this and this is why you Aget a motivating coach during every 09 7th Ciclotour Mazatlan TFW session to help you take action. Did Mazatlan International Center you ever get excited about a new workout 7:00 hrs. or diet program only to find it too complex or confusing to follow? When people 10 Danny Villalpando & Nancy Norton are faced with too many options, they Salon Venado, Hotel Playa usually choose to do nothing at all. If you 18:00 to 21:00 hrs. have to be Einstein to figure out today’s Russian-inspired plyometric workout or a 13-14 Buddy Holly (Jeff Scott) nutritionist to understand your meal plan Twisted Mama’s has to be grass-fed, organic and or raw, 18:00 hrs. it will probably be easier to skip the gym, hit the hammock and keep eating Panama 6 & 20 Salvation Army Christmas Concert pastries . Many times, too many choices 16:30 hrs. ultimately get you nowhere. So bring Swimming Pool Area at Marina El Cid out the warrior within and next time you the bottoms of your feet to the tips of your want to try to add the gogi berry or some fingers. Oh, the deadlift isn’t fun? Why 22 Salvation Army Christmas Dinner other new fruit they found in a country Broccoli? Well maybe you don’t know as 17:30 hrs. you never heard of, think again. Training much about the “green warrior” as you Surf Up Café can still have some “sizzle” without should! Broccoli, which has been called having to be confusing. You Have To Start “one of the world’s healthiest foods,” is a Somewhere! We make it pretty easy for great source of Vitamins C and K which 23 Holiday Diner you. You just have to start with two simple Macaws th th can help healing, collagen formation and 4 to 8 April things: DEADLIFTS and BROCCOLI. protect you from free radicals. And above We teach people to get “started with Candle Light Service Bike Week 2018 all, when people eat it, they know they 24 the simple.” Warriors in our program are are doing something good for themselves. 18:00 hrs. brought back to the basics. And two basics Vineyard Church Are both of those the be all and end all we know work are deadlifts and broccoli! for training? No, but they get you started Why Deadlifts? It is a functional movement Christmas Dinner which can lead to even more good habits. 25 that most people can easily perform. You Give someone 1,000 choices and they Friends Diner will have to pick stuff up during your day, Twisted Mama’s will do nothing. Give those 2 and they can so why not get better at it? Deadlifts work get started. How can you get started with 31 New Years Eve Party a high percentage of your muscles from 20:00 hrs. Deadlifts and Broccoli? Friends Diner Simple: Stop by the club and talk to us, we will introduce you our Training for Warriors Conditioning System, 8 13 Hospice Golf Tournament Week Challenge, Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Women Self Defense, Kick Boxing and Jr Warrior Anti Bullying Estrella del Mar January 8:00 hrs. Program. Training for Warriors (TFW) Mazatlan Combat Club. Ave. Camaron Sabalo #4703. Tel. 176-75-26. 2018 Hours: M-F 6:00 am / 1:00 pm 4:00 pm / 9:00 pm Sat 8:00 am / 1:00 pm Please Check on MazatlanLife for more info & updates

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Enter DecemberÕs ÒA Mazatlan MomentÓ photo contest and you could win one night of laughter [buffet and bar too] at 2 the Mazatlan Comedy Club - youÕll have a choice of three “Viva hilarious shows. Everyone can enter and vote, far and near. Mazatlan!” Each month you can win a fabulous prize. by Dianne http://mazatlanlifeplus.com/photocontest/ Hofner “Life’s a Beach” Saphiere PaciÞc Pearl is a proud sponsor of this ÒA Mazatlan MomentÓ message. by Michael Powers ~ Every novel is a mystery novel if you never finish it. December 2017 29 ADVERTORIAL CLASSIFIEDS CAN DEADLIFTS AND BROCCOLI CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE FOR EACH EDITION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLICATION. (We will even help you to translate the ads for you) MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER? Commercial Rates: Regular Rates: PREPAID ADS ONLY. $400 pesos 15 words, per edition $200 pesos 15 words, per edition For more information call 913-0117. ($60 pesos for an extra 5 words) ($30 pesos for an extra 5 words) Add Color 15% More. 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Come with or without a partner. Sectional Tournament is Jan. 18-21, 2018. 12/17 APARTMENT FOR RENT, 2 Double beds & 1 single bed, fully furnished , all services BONDED HOUSEKEEPING Service and included. Located in El Cid Neighborhood. For Maintenance while you are away. week, month or long term. Call Yolanda Osuna. Call Irma. Cel: (669)918-2734 Cell: 669 164-3415 / e-mail: [email protected] www.hogarlimpiohogar.com 04/18 30 December 2017 ~ Me and my bed are perfect for each other, but my alarm clock keeps trying to break us up. ~ Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard. December 2017 31 Stranger in Paradise BY MAZATLÁN JACK

displaced refugees in the wake of WWII, Mazatlan: Where Strangers Are Welcome their only method of transportation was their feet, and they slowly trekked across ne of Mazatlan’s many the country, gratefully accepting charity charms is the friendliness when offered, but mostly living off the land, Oof the people that live eating leaves, bugs, whatever, seeking some here. Sinaloans in general, and Mexican version of the promised land. By Mazatlecans in particular, tend to be the time they got to Nayarit, they were on outgoing and cheerful. You can see it the verge of starvation, and the locals were at the baseball stadium, the Acuario’s particular hostile to these two vagabonds, sea lion shows, the frequent parades, more inclined to shower them with rocks banda concerts, wherever the folks than foodstuffs. Then, a good Samaritan who call themselves “Patas Saladas” type invited them into his home, where (Salty Paws) gather, joyous rowdiness his wife served them beans, tortillas, queso is the rule. fresco and hot salsa. Very different from And it’s contagious. When in Italian cuisine, but nothing had ever tasted Rome…Normally sedate gringos better. With their limited communication may find themselves singing along with hat. skills, they discovered that their host was the waiter, ordering tequila poppers with One amigo of mine, an electrical originally from Mazatlan. “Let’s go there!” noogies on the side, dancing in the sand engineer with an Italian surname, told me they decided. Our hero went on to marry and having way too much fun. It’s been a the story of his grandfather, an engineer one of the young beauties that proliferate crazy lively getaway forever, and shows and Mussolini supporter who fled post- here, had eight children with her, and no signs of mellowing with age. You’re war Europe. A simpatico Catholic priest eventually, at a ripe old age, shot himself to never a stranger in this town, and the arranged for him and a comrade to stow help the family save on medical expenses. more time you spend in Maz, the more away on a ship bound for venerable Vera I love a heart-warming immigrant-makes- you appreciate the courtesy and kindness Cruz on the East Coast. Unfortunately, good story like that. to be found here. For example, on several they were robbed of all their money and So, whatever brought you, intrepid occasions people have tapped me on the valuables en route, and arrived with the reader, to these fair shores, here’s hoping shoulder to return some valuable I had clothes they were wearing, nothing more. you let your guard down, relax, and bask in unwittingly dropped, including keys and They spoke no Spanish, though of course the warmth of Mazatlan, where the climate money, or chased down my windblown Italian is somewhat similar. Like so many is nice and the people are even nicer. 32 December 2017