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Friday, November 6, 2009 - #672
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Is there still a veterinarian in Los Barilles? If so, hours and
phone #. Thanks
flstorch@hughes.net
or 1 624 113-6369.
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I would like to take this moment to thank all of the many people
that came together and helped make possible the field trip our youth
group will now be able to take later this month. Number one of
course Doña Chacha who donated all the excellent food plus her Hotel
employees and patio, Chuyito for the music and all that donated
gifts or were in some way involved with organizing but mainly all of
you, my friends that purchased tickets or made cash donations
instead. THANK YOU!! It seemed as if a good time was had by all. I
would also like introduce Amparito Lucero, the young girl that sang,
not lip synced, for you after the dinner. Doesn’t she have a truly
gifted voice? Well this girl comes from a very poor family and has
endured many hardships I will not detail here so as not to embarrass
the family, but will tell you about personally if interested, and is
studying, thanks to our Scholarship program East Cape Guild, High
school in Santiago. It seems that times have really changed as the
students today must do their homework on a computer and take it to
school on a memory stick for grading. Well you can readily see the
problems here for the less fortunate that cannot even afford to rent
the time on a computer. I want to help Amparito purchase a lap top
computer and I invite any of those that listened to her beautiful
voice after the dinner and wish to help contact me for more details.
Please don’t offer the old computer you don’t use as she’s had
enough hand me downs plus they need a newer operating systems and
programs for the work they do. Again thank you.
Dennis C. Riley
14-10261
dennis@paydennis.com
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www.mexicana.com
has flights LAX>SJD-roundtrip, just under $300 Total. Check
out the details and try other cities. Cheryl
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Regarding bringing animals in by air, has there been a final
determination as to what documentation is required other than the
certificate of health and shots? What specific issues need to be
addressed by veterinarians. Thanks.
jmckerr777@gmail.com
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Tune into 96.3 FM Cabo Mil this Sunday, November 8th from 6 to 7 to
listen to the "Happy Hour." Local singer/songwriter John Ford will
be interviewed by Camilla ("I wanted to get to know him better!")
You will also get to hear some of his music and the "News from 'Cerca
del Mar' my new home." You don't need a radio to listen in. You can
log onto www.cabomil.com.mx
and click on Listen Now. Sabrina Lear hosts next Sunday's
show....bajacamilla@yahoo.com
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The fall edition of the Eastcapers is now online at
www.eastcapearts.com
enjoy all the great articles!
Carolyn Wheeler
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GUITAR LESSONS offered by Dave Love. East Cape; kids and adults;
beginning to inter-
mediate. Inquire via email →daveloveart αt GΣΣMÅIL dott comm←, or
cell 624)116-2550.
If phoning from a land line, remember to preface with 044. Thanks.
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Finally we have a formal office here for the Ministerio Publico. The
office is in the Commandancia de Policia in La Ribera and at this
time consists of:
1. Ministerio Publico Manuel Romero Email:
laribera_pme@live.com.mx
Phone 624 1300308 24 hrs
2. Commandante Victor Meza Phone: Cell 624 8 63 00 24 hrs
3. Agente Investigacion Felix Murillo Phone: Cell 612 16 8 95 63
Email:
Murillos@webadictos.ne t. 24 hrs.
From Punta Pescadero to Boca de Salado this new office has
jurisdiction for the investigation and processing of criminal
activities. Their work takes off where regular preventive police and
traffic police ends.
The Ministerio Publico is the Public Prosecutor, (in effect the
District Attorney) and as such can and will see the legal process
through when crimes against people and property bring criminal
defendants to proper authority. His officers above begin the process
with special investigation of the crime and the scene, something we
lacked before this new authority was in place.
George Bergin
La Ribera 1300109
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Where is the November 24 pickup for recycle items? Thanks in
advance,
Dave Love cell (624)116-2550 daveloveart ατ GΣΣMÅIL dot com
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Vida Nueva Church it isn't requesting money donations ( but if some
one wanted to do it, will be welcome) we are asking for items that
could be donated to our congregation to made a garage sale to pay
for the expenses for our young children to go to Tijuana to help
build homes for the poor , any donation will be gladly received - if
there is no one at the church please leave your donation at the box
under the palapa - blessings to all who can help....
Yolanda Ochoa
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Hola Amigos: The model of the new proposed East Cape Art and Culture
Center will be on public display at the Information Center -Homes
and Land of Baja starting this coming Monday, November 9. Stop by
and take a look....it promises to be a great addition to our
community! Saludos, JoAnn
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A.L.M.A Humanitaria, A.C. of Los Barriles will be meeting the second
Tues. of each month. All animal lovers are welcome to join us. ALMA
is a very proactive group who provides much needed veterinary
services for animals of families who qualify for financial
assistance. Services include spay/neuter, vaccines, flea and tick
meds, etc.
Next meeting will be held next week.
When : Tues. Nov. 10, 2009
Time : 10:30 am
Where : Roadrunner Cafe in Los Barriles at the Plaza
Everyone is welcome. Part time residents and visitors as well. ALMA
has a very busy schedule this fall. We hope you will stop by the
meeting, meet us and get involved!
Coming events:
Where : Smokey's Cantina and Grill
When : Sat. Nov. 7, 2009
Time : 6:00 pm
We hope you will stop in Smokey's for a complimentary cold cerveza
or national drink.
Be sure to try one of the great items on Smokey's menu! Big screen
tv's.
Help us raise a few dollars for the animals of this area. We will
have a 50/50 raffle and live auction. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL
ANIMALS!!!!!!
RUMMAGE SALE
When : Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009
Where : Highway 1 Mini Storage Units
Please park across the street at the school not in front of Baja
Cactus.
Time : 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
If you have items you would like to donate or would like to help at
this event please call Sheila M. at 044-624-137-7683 or Sheila P. at
141-0267.
For more information on ALMA, please check out our website at
www.almacares.com
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Great Food - Great Service!! Octavio Aviles and his wife recently
catered a dinner party for me for 26 people - and, it was terrific!!
The food was fabulous and they did a perfect job of serving. I would
highly recommend them to anyone looking for a "perfect and easy"
dinner party!! To say nothing of being "very" reasonablly priced.
turispancho@aol.com.
tel:624 118 4405 or 624 127 3122
Carla Moreland
cdmoreland@sbcglobal.net
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GO, THE ORIENTAL BOARD GAME. Does anyone on the East Cape
play GO? If so, please contact me via daveloveart ατ GΣΣMÅIL dot
com.
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PUPPY LOVE!
Puppies are safe. I picked up the 4 small puppies at La Ribera dump
along with 3 more a bit older. I can keep them here for awhile but I
do need to find good homes for 6 females and 1 male. Amigos de
Animales will assist with spays and neuter. Call for more
information. Bird 624-35-81615 or
travlingbird@gmail.com
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SHARE YOUR ANSWERS
ATT&T: My answer:
We go down all the time and our AT&T cell phones work perfectly in
Los Barilles, Buena Vista and all thru the East Cape. My husband can
even call when he is out on his boat unless he is really far out
there. So they work great. Verizon doesn't work, but AT&T DOES.
Sheila Hughes the3hughes@aol.com
AIRPORT
a. Need ride to San Jose Airport on Tuesday Nov. 10th. Two people w/
3 pc. luggage. Must be there by 1:00pm. Will pay gas or share taxi.
tareese@sbcglobal.net
b. katie smith is arriving on Thurs. Nov.12 on US Airways from
Phoenix. Arrive 4:38 pm. - is there anyone can pick her up for
whatever fee and bring her to my house on barracuda bulevar? - tessa
tessabarriles@gmail.com
RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS
a. We would like to transport a queen box spring and mattress to La
Ribera but don't have the room. Is there anyone heading south on I-5
passing through Redding or Red Bluff that would have room to take
this bed for us. We will be happy to compensate in any way.
dhaws48528@yahoo.com
b. I am planning on driving down to LB from Jackson Hole, WY around
the end of Nov
I will be stopping in San Diego and then driving directly to LB -I
would gladly drive a vehicle down for someone who needs that done,
if not I am looking foe passengers for the trip-call Michelle @307
690 1286 or email
dude_mom@hotmail.com
NOT WANTED - You may repeat your ad
ONCE a week - Subject to Editing!
a. 19 ft center console panga, new bimini, 75 hp 4 stroke
Evinrude, power tilt, LOW hours, freshly serviced, bait
well, radio, 2 axle trailer with elec winch. Fishes and runs
super. 3 boat owner! Call 624 158 9837 for price and directions. In
La Ribera or email
mandt@prodigy.net.mx
b. 1- 24" wide by 17" deep gridle grill and 1- two burner stove all
use propane. Commercial grade appliances. Would be great for a
Restaurant or home use. Please see ad posted on craigslist
http://bajasur.craigslist.com.mx/app/1453164367.html or
e-mail m with any questions
dt.in.lb.baja@gmail.com
c. i have two 25 hp johnson /evinrude outboard engines---one with
tiller and one without 200&250 kumquats would you please post this
for me i will be arriving LR first week of dec----
billmcadow@gmail.com
thank you
WANTED
Looking for a car seat for a 20 month old grand son (over 20 lbs.).
Need it for 2 weeks from Nov. 25 to Dec 9. Happy to borrow or buy.
Contact Dave or Lenora at
nybakken@bcinternet.net or cell: 624-178-6608.
RESTAURANT NEWS
a. La Trinidad Restaurant in La Ribera
Friday Menu: Seafood night
Salad Bar, Seafood Chowder, all you can
eat..........................$12
Shrimp platter,prepared to
order..............................................$18
Fish fillet platter, choice of : Dorado,Cabrilla, Red snapper;.
......$16
Scallops ala
Trinidad...................................................$16
Lobster
tail.................................................................$20
Above platters include, salad bar, potato, vegetables,bread,
and dessert!
Saturday Menu:
USDA Choice New York or Rib eye mesquite grilled thick
cut steaks grilled to
order.............................................$22
Lobster
tail,................................................................$20
Jumbo Shrimp, prepared to order..................................$18
Prime Rib, thick juicy cut, rare to med well....................$25
All of the above include soup and salad bar, potato, vegetables,
bread, and dessert!
Sunday menu:
soup and salad bar
BBQ Pork ribs and
chicken..........................................$18
Includes potato, corn on the cob, bread, and dessert
Reservations are greatly appreciated!
624 158 9837 or
mandt@prodigy.net.mx
Hope to see you this weekend, Mike and crew
b. DEAR AMIGOS RIBEREÑOS:
Sorry I had a finger mistake and a omission of information.
You can make your reservations for buffet breakfast at Carmen´s
kitchen at 1300021.
AQlso I forgot to tell you where is Carmen´s kitchen and its
locations is at the end of BLV Elektra to the old way to Rancho
Leonero. right next to SANSIL the hardware store.
Hoping to hear for your reservations
REGARDS
BAJABIZ - You may repeat your ad every
TWO weeks, please.......no sooner
REAL ESTATE - You may repeat your ad
every TWO weeks, please.......no sooner
EAST CAPE VACATION RENTALS
It is not too late to book a great
" HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" !!
We still have some fabulous homes
(and condos) available for Christmas
& New Year's reservations....And
we are offering discounts to make
this dream get-a-way possible.
Check out our website:
www.abajavacation.com
or call us: U.S. 530 350-3161
or in Mexico 624 141-0381
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The following is pretty long, so I am putting it at the end of the
BPE. Cheryl
Dear Editor,
Could you kindly post the article below in your upcoming issue of
the Baja Pony Express? The San Diego area-based International
Community Foundation that I head is undertaking a study of the US
retiree community in Mexican coastal communities and the input of
your readers will be invaluable.
For each completed survey by a qualified U.S. retiree of 50 year of
age or older, the International Community Foundation will donate
US$3.00 to their favorite Baja charity of choice which maintains a
“Friends of Fund at our foundation. For a list of friends of funds
at our foundation you can visit:
http://www.icf-xchange.org/funds/friendsoffunds Los
Barilles based groups with funds include the East Cape Urgent Care
Clinic; the Asociacion de Arte de Mar de Cortes and East Cape Guild.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Richard
Foundation Undertakes Study of U.S. Retiree Trends along the Baja
California peninsula and other Mexican Coastal Communities
Over the past decade Mexico has become the top overseas retirement
destination among American retirees. In 2000, an estimated 1 million
Americans were living in Mexico on either a part time or year round
basis and that number has grown in recent years, particularly in
Mexican coastal regions like the Baja California peninsula.
Though the economic downturn, recent news stories in the United
States of narco-violence and this past Spring’s H1N1 flue scare has
resulted in a decline of American tourism to Mexico as well as a
bust in several speculative Mexican real estate development projects
targeted at U.S. baby boomers, the fact remains that Mexico
continues to be a desirable place for Americans to retire in the
foreseeable future due to its affordability.
Sadly because of dwindling retirement savings and the loss of home
equity due to the real estate bust in the United States, a growing
number of American retirees will today be unable to comfortably
retire in their own country. According to the U.S. Social Security
Administration, the average American retiree receives $1,150 monthly
yet 20% of all Americans rely on social security for up to 90% of
their income. These statistics are supported by the UCLA Center for
Health Policy which has found that over 500,000 Californian retirees
are unable to make ends meet as the average cost of living for a
California retiree is $21,101 annually.
Because of its affordability and its close geographic proximity to
the United States, Mexico will remain, for the foreseeable future, a
desirable alternative retirement destination for a growing number of
Americans and the peninsula of Baja California will continue to be
among those destinations most preferred by U.S. retirees. Yet to
what degree have recent events changed or permanently altered U.S.
retiree preferences and consumer choices in deciding to retire to in
Mexico? Also, what key lessons can be learned to address the
American retirees growing and changing needs?
To better understand U.S. retirement trends in Mexico, the
California based- International Community Foundation is undertaking
a survey of the American retiree community in key Mexican coastal
cities including the Baja California peninsula to better assess key
consumer preferences and lifestyle choices of U.S. retirees now
living in Mexico on issues related to cost of living, health care,
public safety, environmental sustainability, as well as the degree
of cultural integration and civic engagement in ones adopted Mexican
community.
Why is the research important? In 2010 the U.S. Census will commence
yet there are no plans to include U.S. expatriates in the upcoming
census count. As the number of Americans in Mexico grows, so too
will their healthcare needs so there is a pressing need for medical
care received in Mexico to be reimbursable under Medicare. Yet this
will require changes in U.S. health care policy. Similarly in Mexico
there is a need for Mexican policymakers to better understand what
key preferences draw Americans to Mexican coastal communities and
what factors could cause them to leave?
Through the study, the International Community Foundation hopes to
provide U.S. and Mexican policymakers with recommendations that will
better enable Americans to comfortably retire in Mexico while at the
same time assisting their adopted Mexican communities to
sustainability adjust to the growing number of U.S. retirees that
are likely to emigrant to Mexico in the coming years. The study is
scheduled to be released in January 2010.
To assist the foundation in its efforts the International Community
Foundation is in need of the participation of U.S. retirees ages 50
years or older who will participate in our study. To complete the
study, interested retirees can visit the following web link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx? sm=uYzpSnz0rLrjaDRXKYZOCg_3d_3d
More details on the survey can be found at:
http://www.icfdn.org/initiatives/retireesurvey/index.php
For each survey completed by a qualified survey respondent, the
International Community Foundation will donate $3.00 to a Mexican
charity of your choice with a friends of fund at our foundation.
About the International Community Foundation:
The International Community Foundation is a public nonprofit
organization that seeks to increase charitable giving and
volunteerism across U.S. borders to benefit overseas communities and
nonprofit charitable organizations, with an emphasis in Mexico and
Central America. With assets of more than $12.8 million, ICF made
more than $5.2 million in grants last year to nonprofit organization
internationally with 80% of its giving benefiting nonprofit
organizations based in Mexico. For more information on the
foundation visit: www.icfdn.org
President & CEO
International Community Foundation
2505 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950 USA
Direct Telephone: (619) 336-2256
Main Telephone (619) 336-2250
Fax: (619) 336-2249
Email: rkiy@icfdn.org
Foundation Web Site: www.icfdn.org
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Community-Foundation/36463574876?ref=ts
Twitter: http://twitter.com/icfdn
Charity Navigator:
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=6505
Subscribe to receive our Connections Newsletter:
http://www.icf-xchange.org/initiativesform
Apply for an International Community Foundation's "Giving Beyond
Borders" Credit Card:
http://www.icfdn.org/enewsletter/fall2009/006.php or
https://www.cardlabconnect.com /Giving Beyond Borders
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CALENDAR - New postings are in
red print
Nov 06 Fri
This event has been cancelled.
See BPE#671
Contact Veronica 141-0643.
Nov
6 Fri Karaoke returns to Tio Pablo's. Every Friday
9pm-1am. $20ps Beers.
Nov
7 Sat Fund Raiser at Smokey's Grill & Cantina. 6pm.
One free national drink
or beer. Presented by
A.L.M.A. See BPE#667
Nov 7
Sat San Jose Organic Market
opens today
www.sanjomo.com
Nov 8
Sun Radio interview of John Ford by
Camilla. 96.3FM Cabo Mil. 6pm-7pm. Listen on your
computer. Go to
www.cabomil.com.mx and click on Listen Now. BPE#672
Nov
10 Tue
A.L.M.A. General Meeting 10:30am Roadrunner Cafe, Los Barrriles
BPE#672
Nov
10 Tue Tickets on sale at RoadRunner Café for Monte
Carlo Night 10am-12pm
$25dls/$350ps
tyfield1@hotmail.com Contact Kim to see if there any tickets
left.
Nov
10 Tue
Marine & Navy 234th Birthday Party. Gustavo's RV Park on Datil
Rd. Contact Bob
and Renee 624-137-4369 BPE#670
Nov
10 Tue ExotiKite Kiteboarding BBQ 5pm North Beach
www.exotikite.com
BPE#668
Nov
14 Sat Monte Carlo Night East Cape Guild Scholarship
Fundraiser Hotel Palmas de Cortez
Email Kim Scholefield at
tyfield1@hotmail.com cell 044-624-100-4802 or call
Jill Borggreve VOIP 702-488-1512 $25dls/$350ps Includes dinner
6pm BPE#664
Nov
17 Tue UVERDE Grand CleanUp in Los Barriles, 9am-12pm.
UVERDE will haul away all
collected litter. Drop off center to be defined.
Email
lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
Nov
17 Tue UVERDE Rummage Sale 9am-12pm. Location to be
defined.
Email lacasadevos@prodigy.net.mx
Nov
22 Sun "Festival de El Rosario"., located north-west of
El Triunfo off Highway #1. BPE#659
Admission is FREE!
Nov
22 Sun
Rummage Sale, Highway 1 Mini Storage Units (Please park across the
street at the school,
not in front of Baja Cactus) 7:30am-1:30pm. A.L.M.A.
BPE #672
Nov 24
Tue Recycling in Baja Begins!!
First recycling day, watch the BPE for more details.
recyclebaja@live.com
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