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M!Vol. 13, No. 3 The Gastronomic Scene ...... 5 Effervescent, Probiotic, M Tomatl Experiences ...... 6 Fermented Tea... El Observador...... 8 Create your own posadas ...... 10 Publisher A Merry Christmas Off the Streets ...... 12 Guy Ismond Wheeling for Awareness ...... 14 Becoming an Empowered Patient ...... 19 Contributors The Booster Club ...... 20 It's Alive. Ana Fernandez Best Beats ...... 22 Olivia Guzón Deborah Brannan M! is for Movies ...... 23 Simon Lynds Best Bets ...... 24 TE Wilson Business Directory ...... 27

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Design While you are here… Jorge Tirado Amarisa Kombucha 669 154 1605 You might notice a city wide campaign called ‘Yo Sí Res- Ad Sales peto Tus Espacios.' A campaign designed to raise awareness Available NOW at: of the challenges facing those in our city with mobility issues. Plaza Zaragoza - Sat/Sab - 8am-12pm [email protected] Over the past few years Mazatlán has made huge La Catrina Rest- Wed/Mier - 9am-12pm progress in an ‘accessibility for all’ initiative. This initiative in- La Mona del Astillero - Every day /Toda la semana 669-240-7303 cludes more wheelchair ramps, wider sidewalks and increased Restaurant Bars in Centro Histórico - All year round / Todo el año Melchor Ocampo 1309 designated parking. Making restaurants, shops and most pub- Centro, 82000 Mazatlán, Sin lic spaces more accessible for all. But even with these recent improvements there are still some ‘access’ challenges that www.mmazatlan.com face even the able-bodied. Especially in Centro where elevated flood curbs, sidewalks and entryways are the norm. So if you see a situation where your assistance is M! Magazine © is published monthly from October to April by Maz-Amor Media Group. needed don’t be afraid to stand up, step in, and help out. You’ll be making a huge difference while you’re here. All rights reserved 2019. Enjoy all that Mazatlán has to offer. Total or partial reproduction of the contents is prohibited without publisher’s written permission. Opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher.

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2 M! Magazine December 2019 3 THE GASTRONOMIC SCENE Iconic Restaurants in Mazatlán By Paola Osuna

t's been a while since I wrote my last piece about the gas- tronomic scene in Mazatlán and, in the interim, some new Irestaurants have opened while others, unfortunately, have closed their doors. This always makes me think about the many challenges involved in operating a restaurant and working to make sure that it endures over the years. At one time, in fact, I had my own eatery so I can tell you from experience that it is one job that definitely keeps you on the move. With those memories in mind, I decided to start this season’s contribution by honoring some of Mazatlan’s most iconic restaurants, places that have remained popular with locals and visitors alike. Due to lack of space, my comments will be limited to just four of these memorable spots, traditional favorites you will want to in- clude on your dining list for this season.

4 El Palomar 4 La Copita Cenaduría 4 Panamá 4 Taqueria Héctor

This restaurant brings back The word cenaduría means This highly successful Located on the corner of mouth-watering memories “dinner” in spanish and so chain of restaurants and bak- Zaragoza and Guillermo Nel- from childhood days when our by extension, a cenaduria is eries operates throughout the son in downtown, this well family would go out to eat on a restaurant that opens only State of , but is the known taquería has offered sunday afternoons - and be- for dinner. While these days, special pride of Mazatlán. The yummy tacos to hungry aficio- lieve me, that was not yester- many cenadurías do open for chain’s roots go back some 45 nados for more than 40 years. day. El Palomar’s specialty is breakfast or lunch as well, La years to the opening of a small Totally unpretentious, Tacos traditional carne asada served Copita is one spot, that since grocery store called “The Pan- Héctor consists of a simple with french fries, but it was the its inception in 1965, remains ama Canal”. Over time, they cart and a long common table melted cheese, accompanied true to its original schedule began selling cakes and later where diners sit side by side by fresh tortillas and salsa, and menu. If you want to try expanded into a full service enjoying their meal. For me, that received star billing from traditional sinaloan food that restaurant. Today, Panamá of- this is a big part of the Héc- me. While the menu is not es- does not include seafood, this fers an extensive menu of of- tor’s experience and the de- pecially extensive, I think it's is the place to do it. You can ferings, that includes every- tail that makes this spot tru- still the same as when I was a find pozole, enchiladas, tost- thing from mexican dishes to ly authentic. No matter what, child, in addition to meat dish- adas and gorditas, all served low-calorie selections. They somehow, you always end up es, you can always find a vari- in mouth watering sinaloan have become a culinary favor- talking with the person next ety of fresh seafood. El Palo- style. If you are not familiar ite and official stop for visitors to you as salsa and limes are mar built its reputation as a with these traditional mex- and locals in search of a reli- passed around for all to share. family business and although ican dishes, check out Ce- ably good restaurant, bakery Hector’s carne asada tacos, it was closed for several years, naduría La Copita and dis- or pastry shop. What are my vampires and quesadillas one of the founder's daugh- cover why they are so unique. personal recommendations for are some Mazatlan’s best, all ters reopened it to the delight And while I am at it, let me a Panamá visit? Try them for made with quality ingredients of diners everywhere. Go for give you another tip: Try their breakfast, lunch or dinner. At and bursting with incredible the delicious food, of course, raspados, delicious natural any time of the day, their fresh- flavors. And I love chatting but also for the breath-taking fruit drinks served with lots ly-baked breads and cakes will with Don Héctor, the eatery’s views; you won’t regret it. of ice; they are simply the surely catch your eye and calm founder and “master taque- best in Mazatlán. your cravings. Service is im- ro”. This is another family-run E Paseo Claussen 107, Centro peccable, fast and friendly and business where wife, children Phone: 669-9100409 E Belisario Dominguez 2501, there are several convenient and daughter-in-law all work Centro locations around town with together. And everyone is su- Phone:669-1239689 the most popular being the per friendly. When you go to downtown and golden zone lo- Héctor’s, ask for their tasty cations. fresh plum water, a specialty served only in season. E Benito Juarez (in front of Cathedral), Centro. Phone: 669-9851853 E Guillermo Nelson and Zara- E Av. Camaròn Sábalo s/n Golden goza, Centro Zone. Phone: (669) 913.6977

4 M! Magazine December 2019 5 TOMATL EXPERIENCES

to prevent mold.] It is usually melted especially for que- GETTING TO KNOW sprinkled on dishes as an ac- sadillas, but it is often eaten cent, but can be used to flavor pulled apart or shredded on pastas and salads. top of prepared dishes. Oaxaca cheese can be used in place of MEXICAN CHESSES Queso añejo (literally aged mozzarella in salads. cheese) is the aged version of queso fresco. It is classified Hope you find this helpful in By Paola Osuna as a soft cheese, but well-aged your next grocery shopping. • batches can become quite firm and salty. It is primarily used as a garnish. Queso añejo can rior to the arrival of the are entirely Mexican to mild, and is a pale Paola Osuna was born and raised also be found with a coating of Europeans, the Meso- inventions: Oaxaca, yellow rather than in Mazatlán. Paola refers to her- chili pepper. Pamerican diet did not Cotija, and Chihua- white. Today, the self as a “Culinary Curator”. Her include dairy products, so hua, and manchego. cheese is made all Oaxaca cheese originat- approach to gastronomy is to as- cheesemaking was unknown. The last shares its over México and is ed in the state of Oaxaca, but semble ingredients and flavours The Spanish conquistadors name with the Span- popular as a com- it is now made and eaten in based on research into the history brought cattle, goats, and ish cheese, but in mercially produced just about all of México, but and traditions of cultural dishes. sheep to the New World, per- Spain, it is made with cheese. is generally found only in Paola runs Tomatl Mexican Culi- manently changing dietary sheep's milk, and México. It is a soft, stretched- nary Experiences. She runs food Queso cre- habits. The Spanish also Mexican manchego is curd cheese, made with cows’ tours and cultural cooking class- ma or doble crema is brought techniques to make made with cows’ milk milk, much like asadero. The es. You can reach Paola at: 669 prepared with cows’ cheeses from their homeland, or cows’ and goats’ cheese is then formed into 1714800 Email: tomatlexperienc- milk fortified with over time, the blending of Eu- milks. Many of Méx- ropes which are then wound [email protected] - www.tomatl.mx additional cream. It ropean and indigenous peo- ico's cheeses are re- into balls. The cheese can be ples and traditions included gional specialties, but is spreadable and its the modification of cheeses to the most common often used to prepare suit mestizo tastes. This ad- ones mentioned here desserts. aptation varied from region are known and made Mexican manche- to region, which has led to the throughout the coun- go cheese was in- ly firm texture, with a sweet/ variety of cheeses produced in try. Most of the time, cheese troduced to México from the sour taste In traditional mar- México today. is used to top dishes as a con- Spanish region of La Mancha, kets, this cheese is often sold diment rather than as a main but it tastes quite different, This blending and variations in baskets in which it has been ingredient. as it is made with a mixture have given rise to a number of molded, giving it the alternate of cows’ and goats’ milks in varieties of Mexican chees- The most basic Mexican name of queso de canasta. It is México rather than sheep's es. Almost all cheese in Méx- cheese is queso fresco, this often served cold as part of an milk. It has a buttery taste and ico is made with cows’ milk, cheese is made with whole appetizer or snack tray. with some made from goats’ milk, but has relatively low fat melts well.. Normally, man- milk. Most cheeses are made its used primarily to crumble Requesón is a loose cheese chego is not aged, but the with raw (unpasteurized) milk. over dishes.[1] This cheese is similar to ricotta or cottage aged version is called queso Between 20 and 40 different made in just about all parts of cheese, made with whole manchego Viejo. cows’ milk. It has a light, not varieties of cheese are made México with little variation. While versions are made salty taste, and is used for en- in México, but only two chees- commercially elsewhere, Coti- Queso asadero is a differ- chiladas, tostadas, cheese es are protected by law, Cotija ja cheese is made in Cotija, ent cheese that is white, semi- spreads, cakes, and more. and queso de bola of Ocosin- and other communities in the go, . Since the produc- soft, and good for melting. It cheese is na- Sierra de and Micho- tion of Chihuahua and Oaxaca is often used to make queso med after the Mexican state acan region, which straddles cheeses has been established fundido, similar to a fondue or which is home to a signif- the two states. To receive this outside of these states before quesadillas. icant Mennonite popula- recognition, the cheese must legal protection, it is no longer Panela is another white, tion who created it, it is also also be made with pasteurized possible to do so. fresh-milk cheese with little called queso menonita. The milk to prevent food-borne ill- Most of the most popular fat or cholesterol, it is made original version is semihard ness. This goat cheese was de- varieties are fresh cheeses, with skim milk, giving it a fair- with very small holes, close veloped in México entirely and such as queso fres- to a type of cheese has a taste and texture similar co, panela, and asa- called Chester. This to that of Italian parmesan. It dero. The two most Between 20 and 40 different varieties version is sold cov- has a light golden hue and pro- popular aged cheeses of cheese are made in México, but only ered in cloth and par- nounced sour-milk aroma It is are Cotija and Chi- affin wax. The taste aged an average of 12 months huahua. Four cheeses two cheeses are protected by law varies from a Ched- and sometimes the wheels are produced in México dar-like sharpness covered in a chili pepper paste

6 M! Magazine December 2019 7 Happy Holidays! EL OBSERVADOR

Now Appearing: Our Lady of Guadalupe

By TE Wilson

he patron saint of her the archbishop’s message. Diego was at it, she said, he ego’s cloak on public display México is Our Lady She promised to come up with should pick up some flowers in his church in México City. of Guadalupe – also something the next day. from Tepeyac Hill. This made It was a hit. On December 26, known as the Virgin no sense, as that ground was the “miraculous image” went Tof Guadalupe – with her feast Unfortunately, Juan Diego usually barren in December. to the small chapel in Tepey- day this month, on December was busy the next day, as his ac, whereupon a miracle oc- 12. For many Mexicans, this is uncle had fallen sick. The day Nonetheless, Juan went to curred. During the procession, the most important religious after that, on Tuesday, Decem- Tepeyac Hill, whereupon he an indigenous man was acci- holiday of the year. ber 12, it appeared that his un- found Castilian roses, not na- dentally shot in the neck by cle was dying, and Juan Diego tive to México, in full bloom. an arrow. The dying man was But the Virgin of Guada- went to Tlatelolco in search of The Virgin arranged the flow- placed before the Virgin’s im- lupe isn’t just famous in Méx- a priest. ers on his cloak, and later in age, after which he made a ico. She’s renown around the the day on December 12, when perfect recovery. world. The most visited Catho- Feeling a little embarrassed Juan Diego stood before the lic pilgrimage site on the plan- that he’d been avoiding the Vir- archbishop, the roses fell to Over the centuries, all of et is the Minor Basilica of Our gin, Juan Diego chose a more the ground, leaving behind an México – not only the Catho- Lady of Guadalupe in subur- circuitous route to Tlatelol- image of the Virgin of Guade- lic Church – has embraced the ban México City. It’s also the co. However, the mother of loupe on the fabric. legend, particularly the im- world's third most visited sa- God wasn’t fooled, and took it age of the Virgin on the cloak, cred site. in. It was perhaps no surprise, the Virgin, and that she was upon herself to intercept the The next day Juan Diego which is without a doubt Méx- then, when the woman identi- the “mother of the very true boy. Even so, she claimed not visited his uncle, who had ful- ico's most popular symbol. The story begins on the fied herself as the Virgin Mary, deity.” She wanted a proper to know what he was up to. ly recovered, and who claimed This December, keep an eye morning of December 9, 1531, speaking to Juan Diego in Na- church to be built on the site He described his situation, as that an apparition of the Vir- out for her. This is her month, when a peasant named Juan huatl, the language of the Az- in her honor. well as the skepticism of the gin had visited at his bedside. and she’s been known to make Diego had a vision of a young tec empire. archbishop, and she famously She’d given the uncle specif- a few appearances. • woman at the Hill of Tepeyac, On December 10, which asked him: "¿No estoy yo aquí ic instructions to inform the the current site of the Basili- Juan Diego went to the was a Sunday, Juan Diego went que soy tu madre?" (Am I not archbishop of the visit and the ca. At that time, the site held archbishop of México City to back to the archbishop to say here, I who am your mother?). cure, and that she wanted to a chapel dedicated to the Vir- tell him what had happened. that the Virgin was still pester- be known as Guadalupe. TE Wilson is a journalist and the gin. The Spanish knew what The archbishop didn’t believe ing him. The archbishop, still It was a modest scold, author of the Detective Sánchez they were doing, because on the boy, but then Juan Diego unconvinced, told Juan Diego which she topped off with a The archbishop was now series of crime novels. the same site, they had pre- had another apparition, in to ask the young woman for miracle. She told Juan Diego convinced, and put Juan Di- viously destroyed a temple of which the young woman con- a sign. On that same day Juan to stop worrying, as his uncle the mother goddess, Tonantz- tinued to insist that she was Diego saw her again, and gave had recovered. And while Juan

8 M! Magazine December 2019 9 CULTURE Happy Holidays!

Embrace Mexican traditions: Create your own posada By Olivia Guzón

f you live in Mexican, then you might want to start em- where they used to sing a song to ask for “posada”, which literal- bracing some Mexican traditions. Even though Holiday ly means hostel or shelter, as the Virgin Mary, already pregnant season is mostly a universal time of the year and Santa with baby Jesus, and his husband José did looking for a place to Claus definitely isn’t Mexican, in Mexico there is a tradi- spend the night. Ition related to Christmas that you can’t find anywhere else, and yes, it involves a piñata! Even though many families still maintain this ritual, nowa- days “posadas” are mostly an excuse to be close to family and In order to convert the Aztecs into Catholicism, Spanish start- friends and have fun. So here are some important ideas you ed to carry out nine religious masses in the days before the birth cannot missed if you a thinking in celebrate your first Mexican of Jesus Christ. After these masses a little gathering was made, posada.

Tamales

Food is very important in Mexican Christmas carols a “posada”. Mexican food like tostadas, sopes, tortas and po- If you want to have a very The 7 peaks piñata zole are well received, but the tejocote. But the main ingredi- traditional posada, then tra- king of the party is the tamal. ent in the posadas is alcohol! The seven peaks piñata rep- ditional music is required. Filled with chicken, pork or That’s right, this is no ordinary resent the seven deadly sins: Spanish versions of the pop- beef, you may choose, but the punch as it is spiced with usu- pride, greed, lust, envy, glut- ular songs you already know more the merrier. ally with tequila. tony, wrath and sloth. During are good, but we do have our the gatherings after the mass- own carols so it would be very es, prior Christmas, it became Atole and ponche de frutas Paper decorations considered to look for some a tradition to break the piñata of those, like “Los peces en el These are traditional drinks You don’t have to go all the with a stick and blindfolded. río”, “Campana sobre campa- you must tried. Atole is a corn way Mexican with the decora- na”, “El niño del tambor” and Breaking the piñata meant based drink with piloncillo, a tions for the party, as we Mex- “La marimorena”. freeing oneself from evil traditional sweet made of un- ican do like typical Christmas temptations, and as a reward, refined cane sugar, cinnamon decorations related with Santa That said, many posadas God's grace was achieved, rep- and vanilla. If you mixed with Claus, Rudolph, red and white. do not have these element, as resented by the fruits inside; chocolate, then you get what But if you want to remain tra- they are mostly just and ex- traditionally tangerines, sugar is known as champurrado. ditional, then our classic pa- cuse to party. It’s up to you… cane, peanuts and tejocote, a per decorations are a must, just don’t forget the booze. • Fruit punch in México is native Mexican fruit. Although, so at least have some of them made specially with piloncillo, nowadays we use candy. around. prune, apple, cinnamon, gua- va, tamarindo, jamaica and

10 M! Magazine December 2019 11 Happy Holidays! PROFILE

A Merry Christmas What they need: By Olivia Guzón Off the Streets F Fruits and vegetables F Turkey, beef or pork he holidays are for kind. He found a job as a se- F Nonperishable food spending with your curity guard at night, but still F Eggs, chicken and fish in El Rosario where they help T loved ones. Friends couldn’t pay for a place to live. F Kitchen utensils homeless families. and family gather together in One day while he was walk- F Cleaning products You can contact the associ- their homes to share love and ing the streets hungry and ation by e-mail at amigosde- laughter. This is the dream, tired after work, he ran into a F Hygiene products [email protected], especially for those who are place with free dinner for the F Clothes and shoes for or by calling (222) 441.2263 for homeless. homeless. adults, teenagers and English and (669) 123.3539 for Marcelino’s last Christmas It was Amigos de San Jo- children of all ages. Spanish. For more information was very different than the pic- semaría Escrivá de Balaguer’s F Volunteers about their work go to http:// ture of it he’d had in his head. dinner, one of the two dinners mazatlan21.com/maz21/ and two shelters dedicated to amigos-de-san-jose-maria In 2000 his parents died and help the homeless in Mazat- his sisters decided to sell the lán since 2010. in Mazatlán and El Rosario, house he shared with them, where they help around of 100 Olivia Guzón is a journalist. She therefore he was left homeless. “They offered me food and a people per day. place to stay during the morn- has worked and collaborated Since then he’s been living ing while I wasn’t at work, so But they need our help. Be- with newspapers like EL NORTE on and off the streets, sleeping I wanted to thank them offer- cause these holiday meals will in , from Grupo REFOR- under bridges, next to railroads ing my help. I want to be use- be special, the group needs MA, and Noroeste, in Mazatlán. or outside of buildings, and he ful,” said Marcelino. ingredients for traditional hol- For the past three years she has became addicted to alcohol idays dishes, and money to been working with Televiso- and drugs. Until recently… He was so helpful, that the make it possible. As well, they ra del Pacífico (TVP) as a copy association ended up hiring need donations of clothes for writer and producer of a series “It was like any other day; him as a care-giver for one of all ages to give away during of mini documentaries for a new it didn’t even feel like it was the shelters, offering better the holiday season, plus toys site called La Urbe.mx. She also Christmas. It was all the same, work without the temptations for the children in the shelter teaches at TecMilenio university. just being drunk all day and facing him when he had to sleeping wherever I could find stay up all night as a guard. a place,” Marcelino said, now 49 years old. Three months later, he has bonded with the five old At age 29 he’d gotten hit by men who are under his care, a car and ended up in a wheel- calling them mis viejitos (my chair for a few years because old men). He believes they’ve his left leg was crushed. That’s helped him become the man when he started drinking. Be- he always wanted to be. coming homeless in that con- dition was the last straw that “I like being helpful, not pushed him into drugs. just by helping them with their basic needs, but by being In 2007, Marcelino moved them, like I was dangerous, ready. He entered an Alcohol- their companion, listening to to Mazatlán to start a new life or even worse, like I was con- ics Anonymous building of his their stories and joking with but he ended up living on the tagious. I felt disgusted with own free will and asked for them. For me a great Christ- streets again, until one day he myself and my life, I wanted to help, where he lived for three mas would be to spend it with hit bottom. be someone worthy of a smile years, working to avoid the them. They are my friends.” when I walk by,” he explained temptations of the street and “I was tired of people look- with tears in his eyes. on staying sober. And now he will. Amigos ing at me on the street and they de San Josemaría E. is prepar- were afraid of me. They avoid- After that, no one had to But life, as cruel as it can ing a meal for the homeless ed me when I walked next to force him to change. He was be sometimes, can also be in celebration of the holidays

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After three long years of therapy, he was finally pensioned off, and with To make a point, sometimes you have to go very far encouragement from some friends, decided to buy a one way ticket to Mazatlán.

By Ana Fernandez fter three years of his endeavor are his two furry ful ways”. He’s demonstrating versity early in his adult life. with encouragement from preparation, and with companions, Luna and Taqui- that disabled people can do In 1989, happily married to his some friends, decided to buy little pomp and cir- to (Mexican rescues). His as- amazing things! high school sweetheart, his a one way ticket to Mazat- cumstance—not even sistant and friend, Jed Vaughn, wife suddenly passed away lán. By that time, he had bal- the usual social media is a freelance travel writer, and Despite being in constant from a severe asthma attack. looned to almost 350 lbs and Ablasts-- on July 1, 2019, Warren the de facto photographer, pain from his injuries, War- It was then he took on the first was on 24 pills a day for pain Schlosser quietly left Medi- videographer, social media ren’s positive attitude and big challenge in life, raising management. cine Hat, Alberta, Canada to guru and driver escort in the sunny disposition helps him his four young boys (ages 8 embark on a 5,200-kilometer RV they stay in. Jed is definite- make friends wherever he months, 3, 5 and 10) as a sin- It didn’t take him long to (3,231-miles) journey just to ly a man with many hats! goes. For this trek, he set his gle dad. There were plenty of fall in love with our city and make a point: he’s doing the fundraising goal at $100,000 ups and downs, but today the find his niche. The malecon road trip in his wheelchair. Warren wanted to show with the intention of splitting boys are men with families of was the best place for him to people that being disabled the funds equally between their own, and he is the proud get exercise in his chair, which Not since Rick Hansen, an- should not hold you back two charities for each coun- grandfather to eight! is how he managed to bring his other Canuck, did his “Man from “functioning in society try he travels through. At this weight down, and reduce his in Motion World Tour” over in productive and meaning- writing, he has raised almost His next challenge would medications drastically. This 30 years ago, has $8,000, but he feels prove to be equally as great. is how most of us in Mazatlán someone taken on hopeful more will In 2006, when his youngest know Warren, free-wheeling such an incredible Warren wanted to show people that come in even after boy had just left home, War- along the malecon with his wheelchair chal- he reaches his des- ren was a passenger in a trac- furry companions! lenge—using only being disabled should not hold you tination sometime tor trailer when he was in a his arms to propel back from “functioning in society in in mid-December. highway crash sustaining Warren is averaging about him almost the devastating injuries. After 30-35 kilometers a day from entirety of North productive and meaningful ways”. Warren learned three long years of therapy, he about 8am to 3pm. Luna and America Adding to how to deal with ad- was finally pensioned off, and Taquito, who are both leash-

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trained, are tucked away in their own personal little trail- To DONATE and read Warren’s ers attached to his wheelchair. adventure blog go to They will even trot alongside him, but when it gets too hot, www.wheelchairwarren.com into the RV they go where they snuggle up to each other for a nap. loves; camping! Robert has Since leaving Canada, War- traveled everywhere camping ren and his team have expe- wherever he goes despite his rienced all sorts of weather physical limitations. and terrain. He can’t wheel if there’s a threat of lightening or Warren continues to be if the winds are over 17KMH, amazed by the reception he’s so sometimes they opt to drive getting on his journey. In fact, part of the way until they can some people have made spe- resume the trip. Once, after a cial trips just to see him on short break, Warren resumed the road. One fellow rode his wheeling and then suddenly Luna and Taquito snuggling up for a little nap. motorcycle Three hours just realized he was heading in the to meet him. Even tribal chiefs wrong direction. No wonder cal media and Alvaro Rome- He has become quite a celebri- make sure they greet him as things had started to look fa- ro from the Venados baseball ty this side of the border! And he passes through their lands. miliar! But even hailstones the team. Ever since then, locals the Federales continue to help But maybe the best inspira- size of golf balls, as occurred and dignitaries have been him along the way as needed. tion is family based. Warren’s in North Dakota, or the threat greeting him with accolades. Warren is an inspiration mum, even at 80, is still trav- of a tornado near Sioux City And, the Venados team con- to many, but one question re- eling on her own to Mexico to can’t stop this dynamo. tinues to provide accommoda- tions, care and security on his mains: Who is Warren’s in- visit Warren. Nothing stops the People in all three coun- route south. spiration? Over the years, and Schlosser clan! They’ve always tries have been more than especially on this trek, he has had the adventurous “what’s generous with their time and When I first interviewed met many people that inspire over the next hill?” attitude. • assistance. Like the kind staff Warren, he was 130 kilometers him. One young man’s tale at Tenderhearts Veterinary south of the Mexican border, was particularly notable. Clinic in North Platte, Nebras- having crossed that milestone In January 2008, while Check Ana's website ka who donated their services at exactly four months on the walking his dog at 10am, Rob- at TheSoloSnowbird. and gave Warren’s furry family road. He was being escorted by ert was hit by a young drunk com”. Ana manag- a clean bill of health. the Federales (Mexico’s federal police) for his safety because driver and pinned against a es two very popular Or the great people of No- the road he was traveling on tree. In a flash the lower right Facebook groups: gales. As soon as Warren has no shoulder. In Hermosil- side of his body was gone and Mazatlán Snowbird Rentals (for crossed the border into Mexi- lo, he had the media following he found himself wheelchair landlords and tenants to connect) co, he was greeted warmly by him and was invited to watch bound. But that doesn’t stop and the Mazatlán Solo Snowbird the mayor, the US consul, lo- a baseball game while there. Robert from doing what he Activity Group.

16 M! Magazine December 2019 17 TAKING CARE

Becoming an Empowered Patient

By Deborah Brannan

atients find more and responsibility for their medical that knowledge to help make of service. Understanding that more that their health- care than in the past. decisions about your treat- you are the customer and you care is being compro- ment that are your decisions to have a choice of where and mised by providers and Patient empowerment has make. when to spend your healthcare Pinsurers who are short-shift- a handful of definitions. Most dollars. ing them with Patient safety focus on the concept of the pa- tient taking an active role in Set Goals issues, money issues, lack of Stay Safe time, and communication with their own disease and health To achieve and maintain your their doctors... These days, management. Supporting par- health you need to set a treat- Be aware medical errors can wise patients are empowered ticipation by learning all you ment goal and work toward and do happen. You have the patients, learning everything can about your health condi- that goal. For some this may right to feel safe from injury they can about the healthcare tions and treatment options be to be healed. For some it and incidence. Address any sit- available. system, the obstacles to good may be to manage a disease or uation that you feel puts you at care, and the steps they can Until recently, the thought condition. For others, it may be risk. take to get the best care possi- that a patient would partici- to to cope with a new medical ble. Weather you are a patient pate so fully in their healthcare problem. in Canada, the United States or Add Advocacy was unheard of. Today, many México, being an empowered patients realize that this lev- Realize that you are not ex- patient is paramount. Collaborate el of participation is vital to pected to know everything You will need to be an active about your health. Assistance If you are over the age of 45, maintaining health in the cur- participant in your own health- is available to help patients you'll remember Dr. Marcus rent complex and challenging care team; including provid- transition through the steps Welby. He was the skilled and healthcare system. ers, support personnel, family of their diagnosis and care. An kindly TV doctor who was able With a few guidelines and members, patient advocate, advocate can be another set of to solve most medical problems commitment, you can become eyes and ears. within the one hour he ap- knowing that the collaboration an empowered patient. Your peared each week on the small helps you in the decision-mak- healthcare professionals and screen. ing and management of your Adhere to your decisions providers will be held account- diagnosis and treatment pro- In those days, many thought able to you. You will receive the cesses. Since you will collaborat- our family doctors and gener- care you need, the care you de- ed with trusted members of serve, and the care you trust. It al practitioners were just like Education your healthcare team to make Marcus Welby. They were most- is unfortunate, but we must be healthcare decisions, you will ly men, paternalistic and kindly, proactive to ensure we receive Accessing resources; observa- feel confident in following they seemed to know everything quality, transparent and in- tion and recording of symp- your plan. • there was to know about taking formed care. toms, completing medical care of us, they smiled at us testing, gathering family his- Be your own Dr. Marcus Wel- when we arrived, they took their tory. Seeking knowledge from by. To take control of your health Deborah Brannan, is a Retired time and answered our ques- providers, other patients, and and become an empowered pa- Canadian Nurse living full-time tions, and most of us got well. researching your health con- tient follow these simple steps: in Mazatlan with her husband. cerns all allows you to be better She worked most of her career in Times have changed, there informed to participate in your trauma and ICU and earned her are few Marcus Welbys practic- Take responsibility care. ing medicine today. The world Masters Degree in Chronic Disease of medicine has transitioned Know that you are the per- management. She is dedicated to to a system that works hard to son most qualified to manage Be a Smart Consumer helping the expat community of your healthcare needs. You will Mazatlan access quality, trans- take control away from both Sometimes the challenges we use all the resources at your parent healthcare. patients and their doctors, giv- face in healthcare is related to ing rise to a new paradigm that disposal—from people to the customer service and the cost requires patients to take more printed word—and you will use

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Q. Having been with the can chat with them and they Venados for three seasons, are just so friendly. It´s an what is it that makes playing amazing place! Meet The Team for the Venados such a great experience that you continue Q. So did this love affair By Simon Lynds to return each season? with the city and fans hap- pen straight away when you A. I love Mazatlan it´s such first signed three years ago? a beautiful city and the Vena- he 2019/20 LMP is History in The Making! consulate in to dos relationship with its fans A. When I met Chino the now in full flow with promote the “Women in the is incredible! They are always GM and his son Jesus the T the season almost 2/3 This month we touch base Diamond Project” a program supportive of the team and I head scout they made me feel of the way thru and with 12 with Venados pitcher Mitch designed to encourage more know how involved the Vena- like this was more being part home games remaining in Lively, but before we do that females to become involved dos is in the community and I of a family and then when I December, we can expect a the Venados had an histor- in baseball at all levels! think that has a lot to do with met the owner Jose Antonio lot of drama, as the Venados ic visit in November when the passion the fans bring to he just reinforced that and They were hosted at the once again battle their way Justine Siegal, MLB´s first the games. its such a rare feeling in pro- into the play offs! ever appointed female coach Teodoro Mariscal Stadium fessional baseball to be treat- (Oakland Athletics), came to by Jose Antonio Toledo Ortiz Both inside the stadium ed that way rather than just Last month we met up Mazatlan and then became where Justine led a workshop and outside. People have wel- being part of a business! It’s a with Anthony Giasanti which the first woman to be incor- and coaching clinic for 28 girls comed me into their country wonderful feeling! proved to be fortuitous, as he porated into the official roster aged between 10 and 17 years. and always show me respect. went on to hit 6 home runs of the Venados baseball team They have made it my true The Venados are proud to and 21 RBI´s in November! for the Caneros “Mexican second home! Kids come up be a participant in this pro- Mitch Lively was talking to Ro- Playing a major role in the Ve- Armed Forces” series! to me when I am in Walmart gram to bring more females man Barron nados rise to 6th place in the and it´s just great that you LMP standings! Justine was accompanied into baseball! by Elia Tello, the American

Merry Christmas Venados Booster Club Memories for Children Program

The Booster Club is Clients from Waters growing and as it grows Edge Restaurant, in Centro, MITCH so does its potential to have already stepped up help some wonderful Not to the plate to donate the for Profit Organizations in transportation and the Ve- Mazatlan nados along with the fans intend to make this a won- LIVELY The Venados Boost- derful memory for these er Club has a number of kids! itch is one of the fans But then as things pro- Not for Profit partners for favorite players hav- gressed I got drafted by the whom they help to raise If you want to be part Ming been pitching Colorado Rockies to play pro- awareness, recruit volun- of this special occasion with the Venados team for fessional baseball and that teers and generate, much then make sure you buy a three seasons. was that! needed, additional reve- ticket for the game, wear nues. your VBC T shirt and join Q. Whats your background Q. Who was your favorite the kids and players and to becoming involved in base- player growing up? This Christmas on Sat- coaches for the photo ops ball? urday December 21st 2019, and giveaways! A. No question Ken Griffey the Venados will be invit- A. I started playing when I Jnr. Even tho I am not a hit- ing 500 under privileged For more information, was five years old where I grew ter he was Just an incredible children to the Teodoro please email; venados- up in Susanville, California. athlete. Always running thru Mariscal Stadium to watch [email protected] walls! Never gave up on any- My dad was a big influence the game versus the Char- thing! Always chasing the ros de Jalisco! Wishing you all a very always taking me out to prac- plays down! I just respected Merry Christmas and a tice. Always encouraging me! him so much for that! He was This is part of the VBC happy, healthy and pros- BI went to California State a great example to a young program to give under perous 2020 where I also played football player learning the game. privileged children some as a punter. special memory´s that they YO SOY VENADOS! can cherish.

20 M! Magazine December 2019 21 BEST BEATS M! IS FOR MOVIES BAND GENRE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY FACEBOOK Struggling to find a film on Netflix to watch right now? Here are some of the best new films and TV shows to stream and watch in December BREAK Pop/Rock Acoustic Via Condotti 8:30pm Bar 15 Holiday Inn 8pm breakmusicmzt MALAVISTA S.C. Cuban/Latin Waters Edge 7pm Pedro y Lolas 8:30pm La Fabula 9:30pm Via Condotti 8:30pm FB Malavista S.C. 6 Underground common ground and forge a future for a billion followers around the REX Classic Rock Pinup’s/Lucky BS 7:00pm Pinup’s/Lucky BS 7:00pm Dugout 9:00pm Pinup’s/Lucky BS 7:00pm Bar 28 6:00pm FB Rex-rock What's the best part of being dead? world. *Inspired by true events Luis Corrales Cello and Violin FB Luis Alberto It isn't escaping your boss, your ex, ART WALK Dec 6 and Friends *Special Present Corrales Salazar or even erasing your criminal record. Netflix. Category: Biographical Drama. 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22 M! Magazine December 2019 23 WARNING: The following information might be subject to change after publishing. 06 11/12 15 20/21/22 23 CHRISTMAS’ LIGHTS ON EN ALGÚN LUGAR / UNA ESTRELLA DE NAVIDAD CHRISTMAS’ GALA FESTEJANDO EN NAVIDAD PLAZUELA MACHADO CONTEMPORARY DANCE A music, opera, comedy and Be part of the Christmas’ magic, Performers from Centro Municipal 05 dance Christmas extravaganza music and colors in this amazing de las Artes will bring the Be witness of the Christmas’ A contemporary dance performance show that has become a holiday TEMPORADA DE LA GUITARRA: decoration lighting at the plazuela for children which tells the directed by Enrique Patrón De Christmas spirit alive with music, tradition in Mazatlan. Talented and enjoy of a joyful celebration and story of three children living in Rueda for all family members to dance and more at this colorful EMMANUEL SOWICZ IN CONCERT musicians, singers and dancers holiday spirit. PLAZUELA MACHADO the streets and their powerful enjoy. PLAZUELA REPÚBLICA / event. PLAZUELA MACHADO / will offer an unforgettable show / 19:30 hrs. / FREE ENTRANCE. imagination that allows them to 19:00 hrs. / FREE ENTRANCE. 19:30 hrs. / FREE ENTRANCE. Emmanuel Sowicz is a British and creating an atmosphere of love build a fantastic world. TEATRO Chilean guitarist who combines and family reunion to the rhythm ÁNGELA PERALTA / 10:00 hrs. his passion for the guitar’s of classic Christmas songs. As is / FREE WITH TICKET. For more traditional repertoire with a keen tradition at the end of the show information call at (669) 9814869 interest in new music and the ARTWALK IN CENTRO HISTÓRICO the Christmas atmosphere will or email to [email protected]. art of transcription. This event is extend to the lobby of the Theater part of Temporada de la Guitarra Is a free self-guided walking tour to share a piñata, atole, Mexican (Guitar’s Season), organized by of artists’ studios and galleries 19 31 candies, and more. TEATRO ÁNGELA Sociedad de la Guitarra Mazatlán. in Mazatlán’s Centro Histórico. ARTWALK IN GOLDEN ZONE PERALTA / 19:00 hrs. / TICKETS go NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION GALERÍA ANTONIO LÓPEZ SÁENZ Intended to showcase the visual arts from S150 to S250 pesos and are on at Museo de Arte Mazatlán / and artists in downtown; provide Get to know the art scene from sale at the THEATER’S BOX OFFICE. Music, Fireworks and and lots of fun, 20:00 hrs. / Tickets are $150 pesos a free and accessible walking tour the Golden Zone area! Walking will be the main ingredients in the at the museum’s box office. for residents and visitors as a way through Playa Gaviotas street is a second edition of the evening “New to meet the artists; and present a nice 20-30 minute walk featuring Year's Eve”, where tourists and locals venue for artists to show and sell several artists, photographers, will have the opportunity to be part their artwork. Definitely a do not designers and more. What a great of this great event that It is based miss event! You’ll find the printed way to spend an afternoon and on Olas Altas Beach. Last year more program all around Centro Histórico, enjoy amazing conversations within than 10,000 people were part of this and you can identify the participant the art community in Mazatlán. celebration. Tables and chairs have galleries by a banner outside. FREE FREE ENTRANCE / 12:00 to 16:00 to be reserve with anticipation. OLAS ENTRANCE / 16:00 to 20:00 hrs / hrs / MORE INFORMATION on ALTAS BEACH / 20:00 hrs. / FREE MORE INFORMATION & MAP on Facebook @artwalk.goldenzone. ENTRANCE / MORE INFORMATION Facebook @artwalkmazatlan. at Cultura Mazatlán on the following numbers: (669) 981.10.10, 982.88.20, and 982.44.34 and ext. 44. 13 06/07 ECOS DE OTOÑO: DE LA THE NUTCRACKER / BALLET OPERA AL ARRABAL

The classic E.T.A. Hoffman’s tale A magnificent recital of opera along the gorgeous music of arias, zarzuela, musical and arrabal Tchaikovsky about the little girl songs, presented in a very theatrical who receives a nutcracker with a cabaret style. Flor Estrada and her magical secret on Christmas’ Eve contralto voice would be performing is back. If you have never seen this next to the tenor Alfredo Torres and ballet, is definitely a MUST for the Sergio Castellanos, on the piano. season. TEATRO ÁNGELA PERALTA MUSEO DE ARTE MAZATLÁN / / 20:00 hrs. / TICKETS go from S130 20:00 hrs. / Tickets are $150 pesos to S250 pesos and are on sale at at the museum’s box office. the THEATER’S BOX OFFICE

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