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YEAR: 3 Nº: 76 PUBLISHER: Hally J. Productions S. de R.L. EDITOR: Gari-Ellen Donohoe

February 20th, 2012

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Renovations Will Soon be Underway at El Caimancito

After the sights, the sounds and smells of Carnaval, it is nice that La Paz can quickly return to what it really is – a place of simplicity and ease. Photo courtesy of Kat Bennett.

New Work of Art For La Paz Malecon

La Paz’s newest piece of art on the Malecon. Photo courtesy of John Glaab.

John K. Glaab, CIPS

Under a deep blue sky, beside the sparkling waters of the Bahia de La Paz, a new piece of art was recently unveiled on the Malecon in La Paz. The tiburones (sharks) were designed by Manuel Salvador Rocha Higuerra. Born in Mulege, located north of La Paz, Manuel has a keen sense of the Sea of Cortez and �� Ǥ� �� Ƥ�� place on the waterside walk along with several others, including a sculpture of a manta raya which was also created by Rocha Higuerra.

��ƥ��ǡ��of government, were on hand for the festivities and praised Rocha Higuerra’s work. Among those participating in the unveiling of the new sculpture were Agustin Olachea, President of Emprhotur (La Paz Association of Tourism and Hotels) Ruben Reachi Lugo, Secretary of Tourism for Baja California Sur and La Paz Mayor Esthela Ponce Beltran.

Agustin Olachea commented that this work of art is just one more example

TBC

With the investment of 50 million pesos, the once grand residence of the Governor of Baja California Sur, El Caimancito, will return to its former glory and play ��ƥ��VIP’s after heavy renovation is complete.

“We want El Caimancito to once again be the pride of Sudcalifornianos, a space in where we can receive distinguished guests and give them a warm welcome ��ƪ��Ƥ��Baja California Sur,” Governor Marcos Covarrubias said. El Caimancito, located in between La Concha Hotel and Playas La Paz Resort, on the highway to Pichilingue, had to be legally rescued by the State government as the paperwork for the property ownership had fallen ��Ƥ��Ȃ��no longer belonging to the government.

Historically, El Caimancito had been the private residence of the sitting Governor of BCS. However, that ended in 1992 when former Governor Leonel ��Ó��ƥ��Ǥ��ǡ��Ó��decided not to live at the residence as he felt it took up too much money to maintain such a large luxury that was not necessary to govern.

Since 1992, the residence has been used for public activities but without proper upkeep and maintenance over the past 20 years, it remains rundown and

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Publisher: Hally J. Productions S. de R. L .La Paz, BCS 23090 Mexico

The Baja Citizen is a free circulation community newspaper that is distributed in La Paz and the communities of Centenario, Todos Santos, Pescadero, El Sargento/La Ventana and Los Ba-rriles every second Monday.

The views of contributers to The Baja Citizen do not necesarily reflect those of the Publishers.

Editor Gari-Ellen Donohoe

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Graphic DesignGabriela Inzunza Salgado

��Ƥ��my friend Chiara Abente from Sabores de Mexico who has just moved her popular on Madero, between Constitucion and 5 de Mayo, to just across the street, same block. She was looking for a bigger space to accommodate her expanding business �� ơ��ǯ�� down a block on Madero, Chiara jumped at the chance to rent out the restaurants ��ƥ��home for all of her organic goodies. She also now has space for tables and chairs in her patio to serve of salads, both green and fruit as well as Panini’s, an Italian sandwich.

Anyways, Chiara was telling me that with all the changes to Madero street, including the move of Pan D’Les and Las Manitas into the neighborhood, the business owners in the area have decided �� Ƥ�� ǲ��ǳ��ǡ��th starting at 4:00pm.

Madero, between Constitucion and 5 de ��ǡ�� ơ� �� ƥ�� artists, musicians and the like are invited to come and sell their wares or entertain in the afternoon in a makeshift open market. If anyone is interested in setting up a table for the block party, send Chiara an e-mail at [email protected]. Chiara and fellow business owners on Madero look forward to seeing you all on the 25th. Not only will you have the opportunity to see what the block has to �ơ��ǡ��ǡ��ǡ�prizes and surprises * * *

My family is back in town! My Aunt and Uncle, who spent a short 24-hour visit to La Paz in 2010 and then spent a month her with friends last year, are back! While

their friends are spending the winter months in Arizona and Texas this year, my Tios have returned for 5 weeks of fun!Do you know how they got here? They drove. Selkirk, Manitoba to La Paz, BCS! They left the cold and snow on January 17th and arrived in the City of Peace on �� st. They spent a few days in Vegas, visited friends in Arizona and drove. They had an absolutely wonderful trip, enjoying the drive down the Baja. They said it was the adventure of a lifetime and are glad they did it… but never again! Once was enough and from this day forward, further trips to the Baja will be by air!

Not only did they want to drive down for the adventure, they also thought it would be nice to have a vehicle down here. And they are enjoying the freedom of that. They wanted to stay again in La Posada but to live there, you really need a car to get anywhere.

So during their stay, the two of them ��Ƥ��easier this time around planning their day, or not planning it all! They also love that even on their limited Spanish, they can get around quite well and feel very comfortable walking around, taking in all ��ơ��Ǥ

�� Ƥ�� past Los Planes where they caught 2 large yellowtails while I took my Tia and neighbor JT to the La Paz Ladies �� ex-pats in town. They have hit Wal-Mart and Chedraui and love the new Mega. �� Ƥ�� CostaBaja Club House and had dinner at La Barcaccia beside the Marina. My Tia absolutely loves the organic market on Saturdays and makes it a habit to hit it up each week. They had lunch at Corazon

Café and spent an afternoon at The Beer Box. They plan to take a day trip to Todos Santos, visit the beaches out past ��ǡ� �� Ƥ�� Ǥthe options are just endless.

But most importantly, the Tios are spending time with the kids and I and that is the best part of it all. I love having

them here and enjoy every second I get to spend with them.

My cousin Quinn and my parents are arriving next week and the kids have

started the count down. 4 more sleeps until their arrival. We can’t wait!

Have a wonderful week.Yours,

Gari-Ellen

The Family

3 February 20th, 2012

The Baja Citizen Informational Forum - EMPRHOTUR

The Baja Citizen is hosting a special event and you are invited! Agustin Olachea Nogueda, President of EMPRHOTUR, La Paz’s Hotel Association and La Paz Tourism Board, wants to hear from you.

��ƥ��an international tourist destination. EMPRHOTUR has recently just approved its spending budget for 2012, which is mostly dedicated to marketing our beautiful destination. That marketing budget has doubled from 2011. Members are serious about positioning La Paz as a tourist destination alternative to Los Cabos or Cancun.

So, Mr. Olachea would like to hear from us. As he has said repeatedly, who better to learn from and gain insight from than us, English speakers who spend time in La Paz? Mr. Olachea looks forward to explaining the role EMPRHOTUR has in the city but he looks forward to asking us a few questions as well. He would like to know why are we here? What do we do when we are here? How could things be better? If there is one thing we could change about La Paz, what would it be?

Please plan to attend. An RSVP at [email protected] would be appreciated so we have an idea of numbers. All are welcome. It should be both informative and engaging.

WHO: Readers of The Baja Citizen��ǣ��ǡ��ǡ�WHERE: La Encantada, Belizario Domiguez between 5 de Mayo and Constitucion.WHAT TIME: 6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

EMPRHOTUR PRESIDENT AGUSTIN OLACHEA

The patio of La Encantada on Belizario Dominguez. Photo courtesy of Kat Bennett

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Shopping 101, my previous column, had its moments but it’s time to move on! With this new venture I hope to acquaint you with food ideas, great recipes, table settings, menu ideas and entertaining tips. I also hope this new column will inspire or assist you in the kitchen or at the table. Without further ado let’s get started!

I am a member of a group of six that has been meeting for breakfast once a week at each other’s homes for many years. It is a mid-morning �ơ��skills. Circumstances altering cases my latest turn has morphed into a luncheon at which I plan to serve CHICKEN SALAD SHELLS.

Chicken Salad ....

1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 stalks chopped celery 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved Mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, celery and grapes.

Cook 18 jumbo pasta shells according to directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and cool.

Good morning Gari,As you have been aware of, Baja California Sur has generated in last couple of years great athletes that have represented our State and City with dignity at both the National and International level. These athletes have planted a large seed in younger athletes, who are now training hard and doing things right to be like those that they admire.

Now it is the turn of young Edgar Alberto Mejia López, 11 years-old and Jose Guadalupe Gaynor Rosas, 12. They will proudly represent our State at the XX

XX National Championship for Youth in Karate Do, organized by the Mexican ��Ǥ�Ǥ�� to March 4, 2012 in León, Guanajuato, Mexico.Edgar Alberto and José Guadalupe belong to the Shoto Kan de Karate Organization (OSKA). They have trained there over the past 6 years under the teachings and training of Dai Sempai Angel Benjamin Mariscal. During this time, they have participated in several tournaments, obtaining excellent results. They have placed in both the City and State qualifying rounds.

��for help to cover some of the costs including hotel and meals during their stay at the competition. Any kind of support would be appreciated. These

two young paceños dream and work hard everyday to be better kids and excellent athletes.

As parents, we appreciate your support in helping our children. Please be assured that they will be reminded throughout their lifetime of the help they received along the way, following their dreams. Sincerely,Sra. Gilda Graciela López R., Sr. Alberto Mejia M., Sra. Ma. Antonieta Rosas Acosta, Sr. José Guadalupe Gaynor S.

Readers, Unfortunately, most athletes, even those excelling in their sport, receive very minimal funding from the government. We all know the importance of development of kids and self-improvement. If there are any folks out there who would like to help these hard working kids, please send me an e-mail at [email protected] or to Graciela at [email protected]. Gari-Ellen

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Hi Gari-Ellen,My wife Ruth and I have had a condo at CostaBaja (VistaMar) for 1.5 years, and we absolutely love La Paz! We “thank you” for your Baja Citizen newspaper. I have learned more about La Paz from your newspaper since I discovered it a few days ago than I have in several years of visiting La Paz. Also, I do have a comment regarding the La Paz police. I have been stopped twice (out of about 10 trips to La Paz over the past 5 years). In both cases I rolled through a stop sign, so I was guilty. (I don’t do that any more!) But in both cases I was given the choice of a ticket (which I deserved) �� Ǥ� ȋ�� Ƥ��policeman wanted $1000 pesos, which I gave him, and the second one was happy with $500 pesos.) They were both very friendly... even obsequious. So my view is that I need to obey the stop signs and �� ƥ�� ǡ� �� ǯ��be stopped!Gracias y Saludos,Philip HanstenPort Ludlow, WA

Thank-you for your letter Philip. Keep in touch on your adventures in La Paz! Gari-EllenEdgar and Jose with their trainer.


Shell salad

Shopping 101, my previous column, had its moments but it’s time to move on! With this new venture I hope to acquaint you with food ideas, great recipes, table settings, menu ideas and entertaining tips. I also hope this new column will inspire or assist you in the kitchen or at the table. Without further ado let’s get started!

I am a member of a group of six that has been meeting for breakfast once a week at each other’s homes for many years. It is a mid-morning �ơ��skills. Circumstances altering cases my latest turn has morphed into a luncheon at which I plan to serve CHICKEN SALAD SHELLS.

Chicken Salad ....

1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 2 stalks chopped celery 1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved Mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, celery and grapes.

Cook 18 jumbo pasta shells according to directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and cool.

Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pasta shell. Arrange shells on bed of lettuce and refrigerate until serving time. Drizzle with your favourite creamy salad dressing.

Crusty bread and a fruit salad should round out my lunch menu. Dessert ....hmm... Warm Pumpkin bundt cake with creamy vanilla ice cream?

The metric system is the international system of measurement developed in ��Ǥ��the system is that all units are expressed as multiples or factors of ten. This is similar to our decimal system so computing should be simple to learn for the kitchen.

WEIGHT : 5 grams 1/16 ounce

10 grams 1/3 ounce

100 grams 3 1/2 ounces 500 grams 1.1 pounds

1000 grams 2.2 pounds

VOLUME: 1/4 liter 8 ounces or 1 cup plus 1 1/4 tablespoons 1/2 liter 17 ounces or 2 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons 1 liter 1 quart 2 ounces or 4 1/3 cups

OVEN TEMPERATURE: CENTIGRADE FAHRENHEIT

Cool 90 200

Very slow 120 250

Slow 150-160 300-325

Moderately slow 160-170 325-350

Moderate 170-190 350-375

Moderately hot 190-200 375-400

Hot 200-230 400-450

Very hot 230-260 450-500

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two young paceños dream and work hard everyday to be better kids and excellent athletes.

As parents, we appreciate your support in helping our children. Please be assured that they will be reminded throughout their lifetime of the help they received along the way, following their dreams. Sincerely,Sra. Gilda Graciela López R., Sr. Alberto Mejia M., Sra. Ma. Antonieta Rosas Acosta, Sr. José Guadalupe Gaynor S.

Readers, Unfortunately, most athletes, even those excelling in their sport, receive very minimal funding from the government. We all know the importance of development of kids and self-improvement. If there are any folks out there who would like to help these hard working kids, please send me an e-mail at [email protected] or to Graciela at [email protected]. Gari-Ellen

* * *

Hi Gari-Ellen,My wife Ruth and I have had a condo at CostaBaja (VistaMar) for 1.5 years, and we absolutely love La Paz! We “thank you” for your Baja Citizen newspaper. I have learned more about La Paz from your newspaper since I discovered it a few days ago than I have in several years of visiting La Paz. Also, I do have a comment regarding the La Paz police. I have been stopped twice (out of about 10 trips to La Paz over the past 5 years). In both cases I rolled through a stop sign, so I was guilty. (I don’t do that any more!) But in both cases I was given the choice of a ticket (which I deserved) �� Ǥ� ȋ�� Ƥ��policeman wanted $1000 pesos, which I gave him, and the second one was happy with $500 pesos.) They were both very friendly... even obsequious. So my view is that I need to obey the stop signs and �� ƥ�� ǡ� �� ǯ��be stopped!Gracias y Saludos,Philip HanstenPort Ludlow, WA

Thank-you for your letter Philip. Keep in touch on your adventures in La Paz! Gari-Ellen


Tenor Jesus Enrique Astorga Cazares

The Last Chance

Beth roamed through the large empty house. So clean it squeaked of loneliness. She looked into the mirror above the dresser and her eyes narrowed with determination. “Enough”, she told her image. “Tonight’s the night.”She picked up the photo of Ralph. Young. Handsome. Muscular. And said, “Honey, forgive me but I can’t spend another night alone.” She opened the drawer and gently placed the photo deep within.She walked into the bathroom and Ƥ�� ǡ� �� ǡ�and instead, poured musk oil into the steamy water. Slowly her body sank into the slippery liquid. She felt a shiver of excitement, sighed, leaned back and imagined Ralph. His warm body as he sprawled onto her side of the bed, their early morning runs, his loyalty and his death. Eighteen months ago he had been struck by a hit-and-run driver as he fetched the newspaper in front of their house. He died before she could reach ��Ȃ��time that she loved him. Anger and regret turned the bath water ��Ǥ� � �� Ǧ�ơ�the bloody memory.“Enough”, she said aloud. “Tonight I won’t sleep alone”.She dressed like a woman on the hunt. Jeans with a tiny bit of wiggle room, a red ��ǡ��Ǥ��ƪ��perfume. Ralph had preferred her natural scent and had sneezed whenever she wore cologne. Beth drove to the outskirts of town. The road was familiar because she had already taken the same route three times that week. She had parked outside The

Last Chanceǡ��Ƥ��the steering wheel waiting for the nerve to open the door, but each time fear had �� Ƥ�� she’d driven home alone. But tonight ��ơ��Ǥ��She pulled over a block away from the seedy, old concrete building, slammed the lever into “park”, pushed the car door open, and could hear the sound of a hundred hungry souls. She took a deep breath and walked toward The Last

Chance. Doubt slowed her steps. Beth thought,

Sally better be right! Short, plain Sally.

She’d met Fred at The Last Chance and

they’ve been together for three years.

And he’s totally devoted to her.

Tenor Jesus Enrique Astorga Delights!

Judy Peterson

��ǡ� �� ǡ�found us at the Teatro de la Ciudad, just in time to get us in the mood for Valentine´s Day, taking in the incomparable voice of Tenor Jesus Enrique Astorga ¨Con Amor .Canciones Romanticas ��Ǥǃ��to the third encore, we were captivated by his rich voice, accompanied by the unequalled sounds of the Edgardo Zuñiga Orchestra (they even played some pieces which brought me back to the beautiful white beaches of Cuba). Close to the end of the concert we were astounded by ¨Vivo por Ella¨ with local talent, soprano Balandra Conde. When I closed my eyes, I almost thought I was in the presence of Andrea Bocelli and Marta Sanchez.

After paying expenses, the proceeds of �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��and Baja Dogs. We thank everyone who supported our important causes, and we especially thank Dra. Margarita Chiapa and her husband, Jesus Enrique Astorga, for thinking of the Children of La Paz. We �� Ƥ�� events.

It’s Blue, No It’s Green, No It’s Yellow, No It’s RED!A Call for All Baja Artists!

We’ll all be seeing red when Visions �� ơ�� Ƭ� �� Todos Santos opens an exciting show called “Seeing Red” on Thursday, March 8, 2012. All artists, amateur or professional, throughout Southern Baja are invited to enter their work in this non-juried, community show. Here’s an opportunity for any artist, any medium to show their work in an active, on-going gallery in the heart of one of Baja’s premiere art destinations. The only real limitation is that the art focus on the color red.

Local resident artists as well as visitors and seasonal residents are all invited to participate in this truly community oriented event. You do not have to have Mexican Working Papers to show your ��ǲ��ǳ��well. It’s really easy to enter.

Simply bring a maximum of two pieces of your art, ready to exhibit, to the gallery on Calle Juarez, along with a 50 peso hanging fee, on Monday, March 5, 2012 between 11AM and 2PM. The

gallery does reserve the right to decline to exhibit pieces not properly prepared for exhibition or which could be deemed �ơ��Ǥ

On Thursday, March 8 the show will open to the public at 6PM preceded by a presentation at 5PM by internationally �� ǡ� ��ǯ�� Ƥ�� “Meet the Artist” series at the gallery. There is no admission charge for either the presentation or the show. Refreshments will be served compliments of Cafelix ��ơ��Ƭ��Ǥ�

All events at Visions Gallery and Cafelix �� ơ�� Ƭ�Kitchen and coordinated by volunteers from the art community.

�� other events such as the “Meet the Artist ��ǳǡ��ơ��the Third Annual Artists Open Studio Tour check www.artistsoftodossantos.com or contact Mike McAllister at [email protected]

neglected. It was also during this time, that El Caimancito fell out of the hands of government ownership and into a Ƥ��Ǥ�

But now with all legalities of the property squared away, El Caimancito can become what it once was. The property, which �� ƪ�� ǡ� �� ǡ��ǡ� ��ƪ�� an events salon that holds up to 200 people, sits on a half hectare of land, on the beach. The multifaceted renovation project for the residence includes

Ƥ��the year.

Covarrubias Villaseñor has also instructed the Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura to publish a book where the written story and history of the house can be recorded. He feels it is important that the rich history of who spent time there be ��Ƥ��Ǥ�

This historical space was built in 1948 for the General Agustín Olachea Avilés.

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The Last Chance

Beth roamed through the large empty house. So clean it squeaked of loneliness. She looked into the mirror above the dresser and her eyes narrowed with determination. “Enough”, she told her image. “Tonight’s the night.”She picked up the photo of Ralph. Young. Handsome. Muscular. And said, “Honey, forgive me but I can’t spend another night alone.” She opened the drawer and gently placed the photo deep within.She walked into the bathroom and Ƥ�� ǡ� �� ǡ�and instead, poured musk oil into the steamy water. Slowly her body sank into the slippery liquid. She felt a shiver of excitement, sighed, leaned back and imagined Ralph. His warm body as he sprawled onto her side of the bed, their early morning runs, his loyalty and his death. Eighteen months ago he had been struck by a hit-and-run driver as he fetched the newspaper in front of their house. He died before she could reach ��Ȃ��time that she loved him. Anger and regret turned the bath water ��Ǥ� � �� Ǧ�ơ�the bloody memory.“Enough”, she said aloud. “Tonight I won’t sleep alone”.She dressed like a woman on the hunt. Jeans with a tiny bit of wiggle room, a red ��ǡ��Ǥ��ƪ��perfume. Ralph had preferred her natural scent and had sneezed whenever she wore cologne. Beth drove to the outskirts of town. The road was familiar because she had already taken the same route three times that week. She had parked outside The

Last Chanceǡ��Ƥ��the steering wheel waiting for the nerve to open the door, but each time fear had �� Ƥ�� she’d driven home alone. But tonight ��ơ��Ǥ��She pulled over a block away from the seedy, old concrete building, slammed the lever into “park”, pushed the car door open, and could hear the sound of a hundred hungry souls. She took a deep breath and walked toward The Last

Chance. Doubt slowed her steps. Beth thought,

Sally better be right! Short, plain Sally.

She’d met Fred at The Last Chance and

they’ve been together for three years.

And he’s totally devoted to her.

Then she imaged her mother’s face if she knew that her only daughter was about to open the door to “a place like that; a haven for losers”. The image of her up-tight mother worked. Beth yanked open the heavy metal door. Every face in the place turned toward her.She smelled desperation and loneliness. She blushed; she wasn’t a woman accustomed to such attention. But being timid wouldn’t get her what she needed. She strutted into the room. Beth felt the room vibrate with energy. A trim guy with long hair openly stared at her. She ignored him. A blond stud winked at her; he was drooling. She shivered in revulsion and was about to turn and walk out the door when she noticed him. Alone. Unkempt. Old. His head rest on the bar. He was the only one in the room who wasn’t begging for her attention. She willed him to look up, and, as if she were the moon and he the tide, he lifted his head and met her eye. And in that instant she imagined his past -- a youth spent with inattentive parents and abusive siblings, a long line of promiscuous sexual relationships, and Ƥ��Ǥ��“Turn around and walk out that door!” She commanded herself. But her heart drove her feet. She walked toward him, suddenly bold, and whispered, “Hi, handsome, do you have a name?” He raised an eyebrow. Beth continued, “Would you like to go for a walk?” Hope leapt into his red-rimmed eyes. “It’s going to be okay”, she said. He got to �� Ȃ� ��Ǥ� �� close to his. He needed a bath. Badly. She fantasized about soaping his bony body. Slowly, gently. And she knew that although he would never replace young, strong Ralph, chemistry was based on something deeper than a young healthy body. Beth paid his tab. She held the door for him and they strolled to her car. They sat for a moment in silence, and then she said, “Viejo, let’s go home.”He barked and licked her face as she drove away from The Last Chance.

Note: If you have lost a dog like Ralph, if you have a sliver of space in your heart, there is a lonely, desperate pet waiting. Willing to give their devotion, love and ��Ǥ��animals it may be their last chance.

After paying expenses, the proceeds of �� Ƥ�� ǡ� ��and Baja Dogs. We thank everyone who supported our important causes, and we especially thank Dra. Margarita Chiapa and her husband, Jesus Enrique Astorga, for thinking of the Children of La Paz. We �� Ƥ�� events.

gallery does reserve the right to decline to exhibit pieces not properly prepared for exhibition or which could be deemed �ơ��Ǥ

On Thursday, March 8 the show will open to the public at 6PM preceded by a presentation at 5PM by internationally �� ǡ� ��ǯ�� Ƥ�� “Meet the Artist” series at the gallery. There is no admission charge for either the presentation or the show. Refreshments will be served compliments of Cafelix ��ơ��Ƭ��Ǥ�

All events at Visions Gallery and Cafelix �� ơ�� Ƭ�Kitchen and coordinated by volunteers from the art community.

�� other events such as the “Meet the Artist ��ǳǡ��ơ��the Third Annual Artists Open Studio Tour check www.artistsoftodossantos.com or contact Mike McAllister at [email protected]


La Paz Ladies Luncheon at Palermo’s

Luiza Lanoy

Seventy-two of us had a very special Valentines Day Luncheon at Palermo’s on the Malecon. What can I say. Chef ��ơ�� again. We have never been disappointed at Palermo’s. Everything from the salad to the chocolate moose with Taste of the Baja Strawberry Margarita, was absolutely delicious. So was everything in between including the pasta dishes and the oven roasted turkey breast with light gravy and mushrooms. Even the mashed potatoes had the Chef Alessandro ƪ��Ǥ

Thanks to the generosity of the La Paz Ladies Luncheon Network ��ơ�Karla and her daughter Johanna to Mexico City for corrective surgery for the toddler’s special problems.

Next luncheon is at El Zarape, (Mexico between Jalisco and Nayarrit) on March 8th, International Women’s Day. �� Ƥ�� that we have the pleasure of celebrating this special day together. We will be having a ��ơ��dancing. Please invite all of your friends, neighbours to join us for this special celebration.

At the next luncheon Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres will be selling tickets for the Chef Competition being held for the ��Ƥ�� Children. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. on March 20th at Casino Bella Vista on ��ȋ��ȌǤ��tickets are $250 pesos each. The meal will consist of the two winning appetizers, the two winning main dishes and the two winning desserts and a glass of wine. Mark your calendars for this gastronomic event of the year.

Thanks again for your generosity and help for Karla and Johanna. Again we are making �� ơ�� community.

Carol, Luiza, Karla and Johanna

Auntie Diane and JT

Maria Fernanda and Rocio


At the next luncheon Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres will be selling tickets for the Chef Competition being held for the ��Ƥ�� Children. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. on March 20th at Casino Bella Vista on ��ȋ��ȌǤ��tickets are $250 pesos each. The meal will consist of the two winning appetizers, the two winning main dishes and the two winning desserts and a glass of wine. Mark your calendars for this gastronomic event of the year.

Thanks again for your generosity and help for Karla and Johanna. Again we are making �� ơ�� community.


of the high level of cultural attractions available for visitors and locals to enjoy. He praised members of the business community who were in attendance and who have contributed so much to make La Paz an ideal tourism destination. Mayor Esthela Ponce Beltran, invited all to join in the festivities of Carnaval which started the following day. She said, “This year’s edition of Carnaval will be very special. There will be something for everyone in the family to enjoy.”

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Saturdays in the ParkTheo Breadguy

More and more, residents and visitors are making it a habit to spend time on Saturdays and Tuesdays at the ��ƥ��ǡ��and shop for producer-to-table comestibles. The Tianguis Natural attracts some 150 shoppers in the three hours the market operates, from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm, and features some twenty-plus vendors. When you visit the market, be sure to look for Sharon and her delightful baked goodies.

“It’s funny, the way God provides...when the [tianguis natural] market started up I had been looking for a way to reach out. I have a large modern kitchen and friends encouraged me to start baking for the community”

�� ƪ��combinations, the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies might have bits of dried bananas, or her scones may have the scent of lavender and honey. Chocolate cakes are tall and moist and carrot in the carrot cake tastes just-picked fresh. Sometimes Sharon needs to excuse herself from the market because a local restaurant liked her scones so much they asked her to regularly provide a variety of baked goods for their menu. Largely self-taught, her recent success has encouraged her to turn this hobby into a real business. Sharon recently completed baking science classes and has set in motion the steps necessary to gain professional status.

Experience for yourself Sharon’s goodies. She always has something delightful to sample and a kind word and warm smile whether you decide to buy or not. Check out the other vendors, as well, and bring home cheeses, lettuces, fruit, meats and chicken, sauces and breads, jams and special salts.

See you at the market!

��ƥ�� 1910 and Constitucion, across the street �� ƥ�� Café. The park is private property and its use is gratefully acknowledged. The market is open from 9:30 am until just after noon.

Theo Breadguy works at the Pan D’Les Bakery, now at their new location just steps away from the Tianguis Natural market, at the corner of Constitucion and ��Ǥ� �� Ƥ�� foods during their “After Market” event every Tuesday from noon to 1pm, or just anytime you crave something yummy.

Sharon, Saturday in the Park. Photo courtesy of KB Morrissey

…AND THEN THERE WAS NUNJohn Brooke

We repeatedly laughed ourselves sane at the ��Ƥ��ǡ� ��comedic acting in the Todos Santos, community Teatro Luna Asul. The actors projected ƪ��ǡ� �� iconic ledgendary movie stars as they performed in ��ơǦ��Ǧ��ǡ��two act, comedy. It was penned by Bruce W. Gilray and Richard T. Witter. A sophisticated spoof of the classic Hollywood styled 1940’s murder-mysteries. The plot is somewhat reminiscent of Agatha Christie, gone hilariously wrong.

Take ten nutty Nuns of The Holy Order of the Sisters of San Andreas, and their murderous Superior, together in a spooky mansion on a foreboding island. Be prepared to howl at their quirky characterisations as they authentically portray Alfred Hitchcock, as their Mother

Superior and the cast of polished, sharp tongued nuns played by Vivien Leigh, Hattie McDaniel, Joan Crawford, Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Tallula Bankhead, Mae West, Judy Garland, and Marilyn Monroe. The whacked-out dialog is laced, appropriately, with some of the most famous lines in cinematic history. The action and the words link seamlessly together to deliver an amazingly fun Ƥ�� out the piece.

Robert Hall, Donna Schultz, Kat Wilson, Marilyn Martin, Valma Brenton, and Isabel Smythe, who is also the director and producer, parodied the mannerisms, and voices of the famous screen actors to perfection.

We determined from the roar of spontaneous laughter and impulsive hand clapping during the performance, That the audience loved every single divine moment.

My partner and I were enthralled by this faced pace farce on opening night back ��Ǥ��ǡ�the production just seems to be more fun and provocative with each performance. We intend on being entertained again ��Ƥ��March 2, 3, 9, and 10th.

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by Laurie Pearce Bauer.


AL-ANON IN ENGLISHAl-Anon English meeting, as we have changed the day and contact info. We meet Tuesdays at 3:00 pm. Call Susan at 612-125-4649 or email [email protected] for location and more information.

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS AT SE HABLA…LA PAZSe Habla La Paz invites you to their Tuesday afternoon cultural presentations in easy to understand Spanish. The following topics will be covered:Feb 21st El Himno Nacional y La Bandera Feb 28th El Tequila de MéxicoAll of the presentations start at 1:15 and last 45-60 minutes. The presentations are given in simple Spanish and there are handouts for each presentation available. Unless stated, all presentations are in La Biblioteca of the school on Francisco I. Madero #540 between Guerrero and Republica. For questions or more information, the office phone is 122-7763, email [email protected] or SKYPE julidelapaz.

ORGANIC ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET AT COSTABAJACome and visit us at CostaBaja. You will have a variety of organic vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, jams and other products as well as a wide range of crafts made by local artists. It will be located in the Marina CostaBaja, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm this Sunday, February 26th, 2012.For your convenience and pleasure, this market started last Sunday February 12th and will continue taking place every other Sunday. DO NOT miss it!

THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL D’ARTE CANCELLEDThe Third Annual Festival D’Arte in La Paz, that was postponed in September of 2011 until March of 2012, has now been cancelled. Please contact: Rafael Chávez González (Spanish), 612-122-9243, [email protected]; Maureen Ryan (bi-lingual), 612-122-9277, [email protected]; Pat Solem (English), 612-12-5478 for further details.


AL-ANON IN ENGLISHAl-Anon English meeting, as we have changed the day and contact info. We meet Tuesdays at 3:00 pm. Call Susan at 612-125-4649 or email [email protected] for location and more information.

CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS AT SE HABLA…LA PAZSe Habla La Paz invites you to their Tuesday afternoon cultural presentations in easy to understand Spanish. The following topics will be covered:Feb 21st El Himno Nacional y La Bandera Feb 28th El Tequila de MéxicoAll of the presentations start at 1:15 and last 45-60 minutes. The presentations are given in simple Spanish and there are handouts for each presentation available. Unless stated, all presentations are in La Biblioteca of the school on Francisco I. Madero #540 between Guerrero and Republica. For questions or more information, the office phone is 122-7763, email [email protected] or SKYPE julidelapaz.

ORGANIC ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET AT COSTABAJACome and visit us at CostaBaja. You will have a variety of organic vegetables, artisan breads, cheeses, jams and other products as well as a wide range of crafts made by local artists. It will be located in the Marina CostaBaja, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm this Sunday, February 26th, 2012.For your convenience and pleasure, this market started last Sunday February 12th and will continue taking place every other Sunday. DO NOT miss it!

THIRD ANNUAL FESTIVAL D’ARTE CANCELLEDThe Third Annual Festival D’Arte in La Paz, that was postponed in September of 2011 until March of 2012, has now been cancelled. Please contact: Rafael Chávez González (Spanish), 612-122-9243, [email protected]; Maureen Ryan (bi-lingual), 612-122-9277, [email protected]; Pat Solem (English), 612-12-5478 for further details.

NEW HIKING GROUP IN LA PAZWe plan hikes every Wednesday and will meet at the Tailhunter on the Malecon at 9 am. This is a social hiking group where the journey is more important than the destination. Have planned some hikes around La Paz’s popular beaches. Most of our hikes will be categorized as “easy” so ideal for beginners. We are meeting Wednesdays but have had interest for Saturdays as well. If you are interested please send Hiker Señor Ken an e-mail at [email protected].

UNITY, A POSITIVE PATH FOR SPIRITUAL LIVINGEight week course meeting once a week, Wednesdays. Unity, A Positive Path for Spiritual Living, new group in La Paz. Unity publishes the “Daily Word” magazine. Dates will be from January 25th until March 14th at Marina La Paz, Vista Community Room from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The facilitator is licensed Unity Teacher Candidate Sylvia Wheeler. There is no fee for the course. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 122 -1795 for more information.

ASOCIACION DE AUTOS CLASICOSThe Asociación de Autos Clásicos sponsors this show of classic and custom cars will be help on Sunday, March 4th. There will be live music, sales of parts and prizes. Location is Colima and Av. Las Garzas, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call 612-149-9164.

PALABRA POR PALABRA BOOK CLUB – Olive KitteridgeDo you enjoy reading books and want to share your thoughts with others? The Palabra por Palabra book club will be getting together on Tuesday, March 6th, 2011 starting at 2:00 pm at the house of Jean D. The group will be discussing Olive Kitteridge (2008) is a collection of stories by American author Elizabeth Strout. It covers 13 connected short stories about a woman named Olive and her immediate family and friends in the town of Crosby in coastal Maine. Please remember all are welcome. For further information, contact Elia at [email protected].

LA PAZ LADIES LUNCEHON AT EL ZARAPE ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYA chance to meet new people - Celebrate with us International Women’s Day at the La Paz Ladies Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at Palermo’s on the Malecon on Thursday, March 8th, starting at 12:15. Chef Alessandro has drawn up a wonderful lunch for us to celebrate each other. All are welcome! Please make a reservation with Luiza Lanoy at [email protected].

GALA FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF MUJERES AYUDANDO A MUJERESA major fundraising event on behalf of Mujeres Ayudando a Mujeres, A.C. and the Shelter for Women and Children is

being created by Chef Carlos O’Brian, a popular chef in La Paz will take place on March 20, 2012 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Casino Bella Vista, Av. La Paz, Fracc. Bella Vista, La Paz, BCS. A sit-down gourmet meal consisting of the winning dishes from the Chef and student categories - that is, 2 appetizers, 2 main dishes and 2 desserts plus 1 glass of wine will be served to each guest in an elegant traditional setting provided by Casino Bella Vista. Cash bar available. Tickets are available for the event for $250 pesos by e-mailing Luiza at [email protected].


Birders, Beachcombers, Nature Lovers: Come Home to El Comitan

Susan Fogel

Have you ever dreamed of taking your ��ơ��watch birds silently wheel and glide above the palms? Or would you like to walk on the beach as the sun crests the

hills across the bay behind La Paz? How about laying on your back on your patio at night and watching a meteor shower or lunar eclipse? Would you like to do one or all of those things?

Are you afraid living on or near the beach is beyond your budget?People that own homes in El Comitan can do all of those things and more. And guess what? The price tags on houses here are not in the millions. In fact, you can become the proud owner of a three-bedroom beachfront home with a pool and garage with space for your car and RV for a little more than US $300,000. And most homes are less expensive than that.

El Comitan is not a gated community; there is no ��Ƭ��Ǥ�� community with events going on all the time. Whether �� Ƥ��ǯ�ǡ��pig roast, or horseshoe competition, the neighbors are always doing something. And if you just want to live close to the beach, enjoy the silence and clear air, you don’t have to take part in the group activities. But

you will have the knowledge that your neighbors look out for each other and will rush to your aid if you need them. The neighbors are American, Canadian, Mexican, and other nationalities. Many are retired, a good portion work. Half the people live in El Comitan year-round; it is not strictly a vacation home community.

Buy a lot and build your dream home!�� frequented by Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Spiro Agnew, El Comitan has homes of all sizes, styles, shapes, and prices. The lots are large, about 1,500 square meters, the streets are wide and sandy and lead to the beach. Some lots have been split, but most of them are roomy. Surrounded by a cardon cactus forest in a biological preserve, El Comitan is protected from noise and development, yet it’s 20 minutes to downtown. There are two Italian restaurants in El Comitan and recent visitors from Italy gave thumbs up to the food.

The nearby village of El Centenario has small shops for essentials, and along the highway are taco stands, restaurants, and a juice bar. El Centenario is a bustling little town and many day-to-day services like car mechanics, plumbers, and gardening supplies and clinics are there. Everyone from maids, gardeners, ��ǡ� �� ơ�� Ǥ� �� ǡ� �� ǲƤ�� ǳ��Ǧ��Ǧ��Ƥ��ǡ��ǡ�

�� Ǥ� �� grocery stores are not far.

Scan here to see a video of El Comitan

�� ǡ� �� Ƥ�� species of birds that live in El Comitan. Even the casual bird watcher will be delighted to watch dozens of pelicans dive bomb or the elegant snowy egrets stalking prey. There are quail, hummingbirds, and owls in our bird population. You are truly on nature’s stage, and the creatures and birds are your own commercial-free Discovery Channel!

There are lots for sale with prices from US$20,000 to US$50,000, and homes from under $200,000 to $500,000. Most homes are in the low $200,000 range. There are many builders in La Paz and El Centenario that have built homes here and can be trusted to do a good job. El Comitan has electricity and phones and high-speed Internet. And a short drive away is a very nice espresso café. So you can bring your beach bum heart and urban soul into alignment.

The beach is nearly deserted six days a week. On Sundays in good weather, locals come with their kids to play in the shallow water. The rest of the week you will encounter your neighbors walking their dogs, ƪ�� Ǥ�� walk away is the Pelican Point beach, with deeper ��ǡ��ǡ��Ƥ��Ǥ

What are you waiting for? Come home to El Comitan.

��Ǥ��broker owner of PrestigePropertyGroupoLaPaz.com


Jacques-Edouard Beaulne

What is the truth regarding the reasons ��Ǧ��Ǧǫ ��Ǧ��Ǧ�because one has real estate property in Mexico. There are no stipulations in the immigration law or by-laws (regulations) which obliges a foreigner who has a real estate property in Mexico to have such immigration documents. The reason why banks require seeing �� Ǧ� �� to open a bank account is because of a directive, which comes from the Bank of Mexico, not from the law. I am told that one without such immigration status can open an account at BBVA.To have a driver’s license here in Baja, the ��ƥ�� a foreigner has one of the mentioned documents but that has nothing to do with owning real estate property or the immigration law.�� ȋ�� Ȍǡ� ��ǡ� �� a foreigner, does not need to have an �Ǧ��Ǧ� �� in such legal vehicle. One only needs �� ȋ��Ȍ��is the only document that one needs if he is not living in Mexico more than 180 continuous days. Please note that with �� Ǧ� �� Ǧ� ��long as he does not work more than 180 continuous days or takes the job away from a national. One can form a partnership (wrongly called a Mexican ��Ȍ��Ǧ��2.Selling a real estate property does not ��Ǧ��Ǧ��ǡ�

�� ȋ��Ȍ� �� Ǧǡ� �� exempt completely or in part of the ISR tax commonly known by foreigners as Capital Gain Tax according to a new accord between the National Organization of Notario Publicos and SAT (IRS MEXICO) ��Ǧǡ��are legal ways to reduce the tax.�� Ǧ� ��realizes that he does not need it, one can cancel said document by either going to �� ƥ�� cancellation and a letter that will permit a legal exit of the country or wait until his return “home”, send it to us via courier ȋ��ǡ��Ǧ��Ȍ��the cancellation and provide copy of the letter acknowledging the cancellation. Upon re-entering Mexico, one needs to Ƥ�� one will be visiting or the maximum, which is 180 days. �� Ǧ� �� Ǧ� �� has “immigrated” to Mexico, in other words, spends more time in than out of Mexico, one does not need to wait 5 ��Ǥ��Ǧ��to immigration that one lives here most of the time, which translates that he �� Ǥ� �� Ǧ�can be out of the country for no more than 2 years (in one or variable times) during the 5 year period; once the 5 year period is done one must apply for the “Inmigrado” status which translates to a landed immigrant or request his naturalization so as to hold the Mexican nationality.

�� legal matters, feel free to contact me at ��Ǧ��Ǧ��Ǧ��ǦƤ��Ǥ�� call 612 348-9793.

WHY AND WHEN ONE NEEDS AN FM-3 OR FM-2



�� Antique Cars Is Being Organized

March 17th and 18th, 2012 on the Malecón, with four categories of participation

Tribute to the American Pick-Up

Manuel Amarillas V.

�� Ƥ�� sports cars and of conservation and restoration of classic and antique cars are preparing their vehicles for the 2012 7th Spring Edition of the �� ǡ�in coordination with the Municipal Culture Department (Dirección de Cultura Municipal,), the State Institute of Radio and Television (El Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión), the Baja Sur Institute of Culture (Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura), as well as private sponsors.

As is already the tradition for this event, the most well-known makes of vehicles sold here in our community will be participating. Many of the owners have acquired their vehicles through local ��Ǥ��ǡ�there will be a tribute to the American ��Ǧ��Ȃ��(unpaved back roads) and other roads in our state. Recognition will be given

This is a calendar of arts and cultural events in La Paz, México. Schedules can change, so if your heart is set on a particular event, best to double-check �� Ǥ� �� ǡ�please head to the website www.rozinlapaz.com.

MONDAY, FEB. 20�� Ǥ� ǣ�Entertainment by local performers. At 21:30, singer Damiana Conde performs. At 22:30, the pop duo Ha*ash performs (for a sample of this Mexican-American sister duo who combine commercial Latin pop and country rhythms, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v4npYWcems). At 24:00 the Banda la Grande de Mazatlán performs. All events are on the Malecón and admission is free You’ll find the official Carnaval Program on the ��Ǥ

TUESDAY, FEB. 21�� Ǥ� ǣ� �� ǣǡ�singer, telenovela star and former beauty queen Maribel Guardia takes the stage. At 21:30, there are performances by Class Jazz, singer Janeth García and Academia Habibi. At 22:30, there’s a concert by El coyote y su Banda (for a taste of their music, listen to Un Nuevo Amor on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/��ǫ�ί��Ƭ��ί��Ȍ. At 23:30 there’s a performance by Los Traviesos de Marcelo Mendoza. All events are on the Malecón and admission is free. ��ǡ�see listing below. You’ll find the official �� page. It may be the last day of the main ��ǡ��Ǥ��ǲ��ǳ�ǦǦ��Carnaval just for children.�� Ǥ� ǣ� �� À�� ǣ�� ×�� Ǥ� �� $400 pesos includes dinner, free beer ��Ǥ��information, call Joel García, Club Rotario at 044-612-127-0728.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23In Todos Santos and La Paz, film festival begins: The 9th Todos Santos �� ȋ�� Ǥ� � �� Santos) features the best and latest films from Latin America and Spain. All have English subtitles. The lineup includes international award-winning films from

Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, Spain. Location for the main festival: Teatro Manuel Marquez de León, Todos Santos. Most events are in Todos Santos, but there ��Ǥ��March 2. La Paz screenings are listed by ��Ǥ��Ǥ��Ǥ�29 at Galería, Galería (Revolución 590 on the corner of Juarez) are free admission. �� Juárez (on Belisario Domínguez between 16 and Septiembre and Independencia) have an admission of 50 pesos. You can get advance tickets for Teatro Juárez showings at GotBaja, Madero between 5 de Mayo and Constitución. You can get tickets the day of the show at Teatro ï��Ǥ� �� ǡ� ��and a complete program, go to the ��Ǥ��Ǥ��Piano recital: Pianist Armando Merino performs a recital of Spanish music in tribute to Rodolfo Halffter 25 years after his death. The recital starts at 20:00 in the Sala de Conciertos La Paz. Admission is 50 pesos. The SCON concert hall is at Morelos 1055, on the corner of Marcelo Rubio, next to the state music school. ��ǡ��55 19.Sculpture exhibition opens: The show Madero y Cristal (wood and crystal) ��ǣ��Paz. Admission is free.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24��ǣ��observed today. It’s not a bank holiday. Theatre: This is a new version of El Amor de Don Hemisferio, a dramatic comedy conceived by Ruben Sandoval. It begins at 20:00 at Teatro-Espacio �� ǡ� �� between República and Guerrero. It’s a monologue that uses black humour to examine the human condition with its wisdom, contradictions and absurdity. Admission is 75 pesos. It’s a benefit for ��×��Ǥ�See Venues page for directions to the theatre.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25Stargazing at a seaside ecological resort: Rancho La Duna offers an evening of stargazing on Saturdays around the time of the New Moon, weather permitting. The resort is at Km. 23 on the highway to San Juan de la Costa. The evening, from

6 to 10 p.m., starts at sunset with wine, bread, fruit and cheese from the resort’s goats, followed by a guided tour of the stars under the desert sky. Cost is $350 pesos per person, and reservations are ��Ǥ��April 21. You can also gather a group of four or more for a stargazing night on �� Ǥ� ��information and reservations, please contact [email protected] or Mariana Ledesma mobil (612) 119-3278. You can learn more about La Duna by visiting the website at www.ecobaja.com

SUNDAY, FEB. 26Carnivalito for children: This post-Carnaval event is a day of festivities for kids. The children’s Carnaval parade with floats begins at 9 a.m.. There are live performances — dance, theatre and shows — from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Disfraces Carnavalito (children’s costume contest) is at 13:00. The clown show Los Payasos de Miami performs at 2 p.m. Entertainment continues throughout the afternoon, ending with a show of music, dance and magic at 19:00. Events are on the Malecón. A more detailed schedule is at the bottom of the Carnaval Schedule �� ǲ��La Paz program”.Theatre: Tonight’s presentation: Tierra Mía (my earth). The performance starts at 6 p.m. in the open-air patio at Centro Cultural La Paz, on 16 de Septiembre near the corner of Belisario Dominguez, across from Sears. Admission is free. This month, it’s theatre from Grupo de Teatro Ollín.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28��ǣ�� Ǥǡ� �� Rovzar (México/2008/ 100 min) starts at 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Galería Galería, Revolución 590 on the corner of Juarez. There are English subtitles. Admission is free to films at Galería Galería. About the film: With Christmas approaching, Santa Claus has to contend with the facts that the North Pole is melting and the need to find a way to get rid of the commercialism of this holiday. As children stop believing in Christmas, Santa’s workshop starts to flood. To save Christmas, Santa must find a way to restore children’s belief in the magic of Christmas by defeating Tito, an ambitious elf, who schemes to turn Christmas into a purely capitalist business venture. In this global warming themed family comedy, the legendary Pedro Armendariz Jr is enchanting as Santa Claus.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29��ǣ�

Rivers of Men, directed by Tim Dirdamal (México/ 2011/ 76 min.) starts at 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Galería Galería, Revolución 590 on the corner of Juarez. There are English subtitles. Admission is free to films at Galería Galería. About the film: Rivers of Men is the story of the Bolivian city that went to war over water. It tells the stories of a mother who lost her son, an army general who was ordered to send troops against his own hometown, a homeless man who became a hero and a single father who cuts flowers to help shape the so-called triumph of the Cochabamba water war. A young filmmaker, who becomes involved in the people’s struggle, finds he has no choice but to abandon what he believes in. What remains is an exploration of the lost relationship between man and water, and ultimately the lost relationship of man with himself.

LOOKING AHEAD

�� ǡ� �� in La Paz: Even the Rain, directed by Icíar Bollaín (Spain-Bolivia/ 2010/ 103min.) starts at 7 p.m. at Teatro Juárez, on Belisario Domínguez between 16 and Septiembre and Independencia. This film will be preceded by the short, The Oven, ��Ǥ��short, directed by Raúl Antonio Caballero (México/2009/10min.) stars Dolores Heredia, who will be a special guest at ��Ǥ�� English subtitles. Admission is 50 pesos. You can get advance tickets in La Paz at GotBaja, Madero between 5 de Mayo and Constitución. You can get tickets the day of the show at Teatro Júarez. About the film: In Even the Rain, a Spanish film crew led by an idealistic director (Gael García Bernal) and his cynical producer (Luis Tosar) come to Bolivia to make a revisionist epic about the conquest of Latin America. Set against the backdrop of the real life 2000 “Water Wars” that fought against Bechtel and the privatization of Bolivia’s water supply, this film blurs the line between fiction and reality in a powerful indictment of the plight of Latin America’s dispossessed. The film won the Silver Ariel, three Goya Awards, Berlin International, Palm Springs, six Cinema Writers Awards and �� Ǥ� �� nominated by Spain for the Oscar Award.��ǡ��in La Paz: ISPANSI (Spaniards), directed by Carlos Iglesias (España/ 2010/100 min) starts at 7 p.m. at Teatro Juárez, on Belisario Domínguez between 16 and Septiembre and Independencia. There are English subtitles. Admission is 50


�� Antique Cars Is Being Organized

March 17th and 18th, 2012 on the Malecón, with four categories of participation

Tribute to the American Pick-Up

Manuel Amarillas V.

�� Ƥ�� sports cars and of conservation and restoration of classic and antique cars are preparing their vehicles for the 2012 7th Spring Edition of the �� ǡ�in coordination with the Municipal Culture Department (Dirección de Cultura Municipal,), the State Institute of Radio and Television (El Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión), the Baja Sur Institute of Culture (Instituto Sudcaliforniano de Cultura), as well as private sponsors.

As is already the tradition for this event, the most well-known makes of vehicles sold here in our community will be participating. Many of the owners have acquired their vehicles through local ��Ǥ��ǡ�there will be a tribute to the American ��Ǧ��Ȃ��(unpaved back roads) and other roads in our state. Recognition will be given

for Best Model. Additionally, there is �� Ƥ�� ǣ� ��Style, Exotic Vehicles, Replicas, and All Others.

��Ƥ�� awarded for all of those registered for the event with their vehicle. The Best Vehicle of the event will also be awarded, which has traditionally been the oldest model participating. The record currently

is held by Octavio Kennedy with his �� Ǧ�� ǲ�ǳ� Ǥ��Before The Model “T” of 1917, Pedro Arias Venegas held the record for 8 ��Ǧ��“T” 1923. Each year at the festival, several surprises can be found during the day and always something new ��ơ��Ǥ

The exhibition of registered vehicles will be held on March 18th, 2012 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm at the Kiosk on the Malecon and 16 de

Septiembre. The vehicles will be on display all day along with information from event sponsors, with the objective of adding quality to the event. Thank-you to our sponsors for conserving this event showcasing classic and antique cars, an event the entire family can enjoy.

Ford Model

Ford Model

Rivers of Men, directed by Tim Dirdamal (México/ 2011/ 76 min.) starts at 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Galería Galería, Revolución 590 on the corner of Juarez. There are English subtitles. Admission is free to films at Galería Galería. About the film: Rivers of Men is the story of the Bolivian city that went to war over water. It tells the stories of a mother who lost her son, an army general who was ordered to send troops against his own hometown, a homeless man who became a hero and a single father who cuts flowers to help shape the so-called triumph of the Cochabamba water war. A young filmmaker, who becomes involved in the people’s struggle, finds he has no choice but to abandon what he believes in. What remains is an exploration of the lost relationship between man and water, and ultimately the lost relationship of man with himself.

LOOKING AHEAD

�� ǡ� �� in La Paz: Even the Rain, directed by Icíar Bollaín (Spain-Bolivia/ 2010/ 103min.) starts at 7 p.m. at Teatro Juárez, on Belisario Domínguez between 16 and Septiembre and Independencia. This film will be preceded by the short, The Oven, ��Ǥ��short, directed by Raúl Antonio Caballero (México/2009/10min.) stars Dolores Heredia, who will be a special guest at ��Ǥ�� English subtitles. Admission is 50 pesos. You can get advance tickets in La Paz at GotBaja, Madero between 5 de Mayo and Constitución. You can get tickets the day of the show at Teatro Júarez. About the film: In Even the Rain, a Spanish film crew led by an idealistic director (Gael García Bernal) and his cynical producer (Luis Tosar) come to Bolivia to make a revisionist epic about the conquest of Latin America. Set against the backdrop of the real life 2000 “Water Wars” that fought against Bechtel and the privatization of Bolivia’s water supply, this film blurs the line between fiction and reality in a powerful indictment of the plight of Latin America’s dispossessed. The film won the Silver Ariel, three Goya Awards, Berlin International, Palm Springs, six Cinema Writers Awards and �� Ǥ� �� nominated by Spain for the Oscar Award.��ǡ��in La Paz: ISPANSI (Spaniards), directed by Carlos Iglesias (España/ 2010/100 min) starts at 7 p.m. at Teatro Juárez, on Belisario Domínguez between 16 and Septiembre and Independencia. There are English subtitles. Admission is 50

IN BETWEEN SOME WIND AND RAIN THE YELLOWTAIL WERE ON TARGET!

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It was an up-and-down �� Ƥ�� past 7 days since the last report we posted. There seemed to be a little of everything. We had a few days of really strong wind when it was scratchy Ƥ��ǡ��ǡ�pargo and bonito. Decent action, but not what most �� Ƥ�� down to catch. We even had a few days of rain and drizzle for a bit of the day as well (most of it was at night).

But the wind was the biggest factor. Even when it was rainy, if the winds were down, we again got into the nice grades of yellowtail although there seemed to �� Ƥ�� Ǥ� ��I say “small”, I mean 10 pounders. But there were the nicer grade horses as well that were in the 30 pound class.

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found as far south as Boca de Alamo; and as far north as the tip at the north end of Cerralvo Island and a few spots in between. Again, mackerel worked as did live sardines; trolled deep-diving Rapalas/�Ǧ��Ȁ� �� Ǣ� �� Ƥ��with heavy jigs on the fast retrieve.

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

Scott Burmeister and his pargo.


Continues from page 16pesos. You can get advance tickets in La Paz at GotBaja, Madero between 5 de Mayo and Constitución. You can get tickets the day of the show at Teatro Júarez. About the film: Ispansi (Spaniards in Russian) is a tender, human story of the consequences that the Spanish Civil War had across Europe. Director Carlos Iglesias focuses on a moving story of love and loss, and the suffering of this forgotten generation of expatriated children. The film won awards at Huelva, ��the Spanish Actors Union.

March 8, soprano Loyda Vázquez in concert: The La Paz soprano performs in a program entitled Las Mujeres en la Música — Cinco años, cinco divas (women in music — five years, five divas). The recital starts at 20:00 in the Sala de Conciertos La Paz. Admission is 50 pesos. The SCON concert hall is at Morelos 1055, on the corner of Marcelo Rubio, next to the state music school. ��ǡ��55 19.

Continues from page 205. Allow the seller to stay in the house rent-free for a week or so if they need time.

6. Be respectful in your negotiations; don’t make the seller feel you are doing them a favor.

7. ��ơ��is clean, and you strike them as fair.

Negotiating the purchase of property is like a dance. We want your transaction to be a Tango not kickboxing.

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Sheryl Hamilton

La Paz Gringos, or LPG has been feverishly trying to round up funds and donations to buy mattresses and bedding for some very needy families in the colonias around the outskirts of La Paz.

If you or friends are updating your bedding, please contact Sheryl Hamilton [email protected] or Al Marchand [email protected] so that they can arrange for pick-up (if needed) and distribution to the families. Mattresses ��ơ�� ƥ�� be arranged.

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Mexican Housing Industry Predicted to Remain Stable

John Glaab

Ariel Cano Cuevas, the Director General of Vivienda, Mexico’s national housing agency, delivered the key note speech at the recent Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) Toma de Protesta (Inauguration) in Mexico City.During the presentation, Cuevas announced new initiatives for two ��ǡ��Ǥ�� predicting the housing industry in this country will remain strong throughout 2012.Sharing the Presidium with Ariel were: Adan Laracilla from Pueblo, the outgoing President of AMPI; Sergio Gomez Rabago, AMPI’s new President from the State of Mexico; Guillermo Salgada, AMPI’s new Vice President from Cuernavaca; Alfredo Rabell Manaon, Supervisor of Mortgages �� Ǣ� �� ǡ�� ȋ��economic arm of Mexico’s tourism industry) and Joao Teadora de Silva, the �� ǯ�� Real Estate Agents.��ƥ��Mexico attended the event. These included Joao Teadora da Silva, Katia ��ǡ��ǡ� ��and Marta Mendonca - all from Brazil. Among U.S. representatives at the TOMA were, Jennifer Wiziarde, Coordinator for Latin America for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Alston

Boyd, who came from Austin, Texas. Boyd is the International Chair of the Texas Association of Realtors, and is also NAR’s Presidential Liaison for Central ��Ǥ� �� ơ��ǡ� �Ǥ�Ǥ�Ǥ� �� International Consortium of Real Estate Associations, came form Switzerland to attend the TOMA.�� ƥ�� inauguration ceremony. Those being sworn in were AMPI’s new President, Vice President, and ten new members of AMPI’s National Advisory Board. Linda Neil of AMPI La Paz/Los Cabos was among those taking the oath. She will head up AMPI’s International Commission. As well, Neil has been named NAR’s Presidential Liaison to Mexico. John Glaab of AMPI La Paz has been appointed Sub-Director of AMPI’s Seniors Real Estate Section (SRE) program.Other events during the week included a breakfast of Past Presidents and a one day leadership class. Attending were members of the Advisory Council, Regional Coordinators and the Presidents of AMPI’s 75 Sections.��ǯ�� ǦƤ�� Conference will be held November 1-3 in Guadalajara.John Glaab has been a member of NAR’s International Section for over a decade. ��Ƥ��Property Specialist designation and is a founding member of AMPI Los Cabos.

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Recent statistics from the Bank of Mexico demonstrate that tourism in Mexico has increased by 2 percent in the period between January 2011 and September 2011. A sweeping 16.7 million tourists from all over the world traveled to Mexico during this period of time, spending an average of $155.90 dollars during their trips. The United States remains one of the primary sources of tourism for Mexico because of its geographical location. Additionally, border tourism went up 8.4 percent, with around 7.4 million visitors.

Tourism in Mexico Increases in 2011

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo stated, “During the Ƥ�� ȋ�� Ȍǡ��spending by international visitors was $155.90, representing an increase of 5 percent compared to the January-September period last year.”With Mexico’s beautiful landscapes, multi-dimensional history, and rich ��ǡ� �� Ƥ��themselves wanting to experience the beauty of Mexico during their vacations. ��ǡ� �� observations on tourism statistics, it is clear that tourism in Mexico remains one of the most important segments of the country’s economy.


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Nobody Should have to Sleep on the Floor

Sheryl Hamilton

La Paz Gringos, or LPG has been feverishly trying to round up funds and donations to buy mattresses and bedding for some very needy families in the colonias around the outskirts of La Paz.

If you or friends are updating your bedding, please contact Sheryl Hamilton [email protected] or Al Marchand [email protected] so that they can arrange for pick-up (if needed) and distribution to the families. Mattresses ��ơ�� ƥ�� be arranged.

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be setting aside all used mattresses they pick up from their customers. This is the kind of initiative that will help get the business community involved and hopefully enable us to provide mattresses to families in many of the colonias. Awareness is half the battle, so please keep this information handy for future reference, and help us spread the word to other realtors, property managers, hotel owners, furniture stores, interior designers etc -- i.e. anyone who may be in a position to help. ��Ƥ�� today to families in Vista Hermosa thanks to Robert Refro, Al Marchand and Barbara Spencer. Thanks to everyone for helping out!

First mattresses being delivered.

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Gloria Guevara Manzo stated, “During the Ƥ�� ȋ�� Ȍǡ��spending by international visitors was $155.90, representing an increase of 5 percent compared to the January-September period last year.”With Mexico’s beautiful landscapes, multi-dimensional history, and rich ��ǡ� �� Ƥ��themselves wanting to experience the beauty of Mexico during their vacations. ��ǡ� �� observations on tourism statistics, it is clear that tourism in Mexico remains one of the most important segments of the country’s economy.


Buyers! This is Your Market. Ten Tips for a Successful Home Search & Purchase


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Back in the old country, we had an inside real estate term: OPT. It meant Over-Priced Turkeys. And dear buyer, be aware that there are many of those for sale in La Paz. But, there has also never been a better time to buy real estate in La Paz.

Smart sellers have come to terms with the market and have priced their homes to sell. Or they have built some bargaining room into their price. This does not give �� ơ��ask for the car, the dog, and the kayak. Really, asking for the dog is going a step too far.

Many buyers have researched the market before they left home and have made contact and built a rapport with an agent. Those agents have an idea of what you want in amenities, style, and price and will have prepared a tour for you.

Others of you may have arrived on vacation, fallen in love, and decided to check out the market. We have seen you driving around slowly, craning your neck through the windshield, and jumping out taking photos or writing down numbers. We are real estate agents, we see everything!

So here is how to separate the wheat �� ơ� �� home and an agent:

No matter into which category of buyer you fall, there are some things to know:

1. La Paz has an active Multiple Listing Service (MLS) which means any member agent can show and sell you any property on the MLS. And she can even show you previews of properties from her Smartphone. In the old days, you had to search website by website and many times work with many �� ơ�� Ǥ� ��days are long gone.

2. Only work with a member of the Mexican Real Estate Association, AMPI. Visit the AMPI website to see a directory of La Paz AMPI agents: www.ampilapaz.org. AMPI members follow a strict code of ethics, and agree to work together to make your buying experience joyful.

3. Choose one agent and work with that ��Ƥ��Ǥ

Use your Smartphone or iPad to search for properties!

��ǡ��Ǩ�As I said above, we have seen you driving around slowly, craning your neck through the windshield, and writing down numbers. As I said, we are real estate agents; we see everything. And this is part vacation, isn’t it? Work smart, use your iPad or Smartphone, and do these things:

1. Go to the APP Store and get Quickscan or QRR reader, they are free.

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3. Scan the symbol with your phone and a video or other info will pop up.

4. Or at the very least, take a picture of the house with the agent’s sign in view so you can go have a double, decaf, non-fat, café mocha with extra whipped cream and call the agent for info.

Okay, so now you have photos, seen lots of wonderful properties, some not so wonderful, and some tragic design mistakes and you have narrowed it down to one home that calls out to you.

Remember, the seller has an emotional attachment to their property, and in some cases may be selling far below what they expected to get a few years ago or even less than they paid for the house. You may be getting the deal of a lifetime. But it is painful for the seller.

Here are steps to take to ensure your �ơ��ǣ

1. ��ƥ��property and pay closing costs.

2. Be reasonable in your requests. If you are asking the seller to pay closing costs, don’t ��ơ��Ǥ

3. ��ǡ��ơ��slightly longer closing period if they need it.

4. ��ơ�� advises that is what the seller wants.

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