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CONTENTSSTRANGER IN PARADISE by Mazatlán Jack“Extra! Extra! Old Timer Reveals Medical Problems”
THE AHH OF MAZATLÁN by C. Michaels“Coco for Cocos”
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILSby Orlando Gotay
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON HOTEL PLAYA by Mazatlan Jack
VIVA LA OLA by Luisa Nolan“New Year, New Habit”
RANCHO FIESTA!by C. Michaels
MEAT ASIDE by Adriana Toledo“Dinner Etiquette”
REAL STATE TOPICS by Carol Sinclair“Trust (Fideicomiso) Permit Extension”
FOREIGN REQUIREMETS FOR BUSINESS by C.P.A. Arturo de Cima
COOKING IN MEXICO by Christine Yerbic“Banana Bread”
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CRISTINE YERBIC: COOKING GURUby C. Michaels09
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!Last year was the year of Compassion; this year should be Awareness and Truth.
The world has been shaken by the newly elected President Trump. People have split up over the propaganda the election has received through the entire year, best friendships divided on what is/was the truth vs a lie. As the States are trying
to land on their feet, it doesn’t mean that Mazatlan should take a back seat and sit back. We have slipped backwards in my opinion- For example, the truth about the recent death of an American resident hasn’t been made clear. Also, then-Mayor Felton telling the community that the foreigners have abandoned Mazatlan because of the recession of 2009 (Maz Messenger) does not help.
Death of O’Neil Patrick McGean: Truth and Closure was needed.O’Neil’ case was NOT a random kidnapping, as blogs, Facebook and press
releases implied over the digital wires in the beginning (PRESS RELEASE: AMERICAN BUSINESSMAN KIDNAPPED IN MAZATLAN). It was a personal betrayal of the worst kind, someone that he knew intimately for 10 years was involved in his death. After the truth came out, this should have been stated by everyone that spewed false and alarming innuendos in the beginning of this rollercoaster ride, creating panic for some that live here, newly arrived visitors and ones planning to visit. If you started this, at least finish what you started by telling the truth so that people that went on the ride could have closure, and Mazatlan would not take a big negative publicity hit like this for a personal incident. Mazatlan does not deserve this.
Investigative agents have asked me to convey this to people that write these kinds of statements: “The FBI and PGR (Mexican FBI) are on the case or close to the case, blah, blah, blah”… This usually ends badly. Loose lips sink ships. Why on earth would someone give information to the kidnapper and make the authorities’ jobs harder?
Foreigners Abandoning MazatlanTruth be told, ex-Mayor Felton’s statement that foreigners abandoning Mazatlan
because of the recession of 2009 is not close to being correct. You can add the cartel violence, real estate fraud, petty theft, taxi problems, medical over-charging, simple assaults, shake downs, and having to pay to arrest a robber as some of the other things that the new admin needs to consider. Since the ex-governor quit his forums with the foreigners some years back, and didn’t solve anything, the town has gone downhill, in my opinion. Let’s take the agencies that are here to protect us, the TOURIST DISTRICT ATTORNEY (DA), PROFECO, POLICE, CIVIL PROTECTION, CITY HALL, and SECRETARY OF TOURISM. They do not have the right personnel in place that they once did to offer any type of protection or even truthful answers. They all used to have someone that spoke English and had knowledge to help solve some of the growing concerns that we as foreigners are facing every day. You invite us here to Mazatlan, we’re spending money, paying taxes, buying homes, creating businesses and employment, following laws, helping where we can, so we can be part of this town, and where not everyone speaks Spanish. Mazatlan is an international destination, yet many of us feel that we do not have sufficient representation. Having lived here for 37 years, I have met many very intelligent and educated bilingual students and professionals who could fill these important liaison positions. Why not use them? Mazatlan’s openness is closing to foreigners. This is why people are leaving to go to other parts of Mexico or back home. We live in a time and within a culture where the best amongst us can be thrown in jail, demonized or destroyed, while the worst are often celebrated, promoted and enriched. It’s time to accept us and change a little and stop this xenophobia.
“The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it”George Orwell
Hoping that the new administrations (Governor and Mayor) have this in their plans already...If so, never mind. Frustrated with writing letters that get no response.
Vaya con DiosMichael
HEALTH MATTERS by Hospital Sharp Mazatlán“My New Year Resolution”
THE LOVE DOCTORSby Michael & Phyllis Giammatteo
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VIVA LA OLA by Luisa Nolan“New Year, New Habit”
HEALTH MATTERS by Hospital Sharp Mazatlán“My New Year Resolution”
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When first I came to Mazatlan, back in the nineties, it was to see a dentist. Next thing I
knew I was married with children. I love this town. But it’s not all good. For the purposes of this “light-hearted” column, let’s focus on the medical “bargains” and leave my gut-wrenching divorce out of it.
I used to be bored by talkative old people’s obsession with their health problems, but now I’ve matured and I revel in my discomforts. It feels good to share them. They help to fill the void that once was a sex life. Anyhow, the slow onset of arthritis eventually made the unthinkable an unavoidable reality: double hip replacement. Two canes, a walker, a toilet seat booster, no wonder my wife got tired of having me around. I started popping the mystery panacea Rheumofan (not an endorsement!) and worked my way up to a five dollar a day Tramadol addiction (not an endorsement!). I was chopping the pills up and snorting them through my tears. Finally, I realized I needed professional help or soon I’d be wearing Depends in my deathbed. Now, I can walk around
all day without pain, and I feel younger every year. But there were a couple of bumps in the road.
I shrewdly chose a reputable local private hospital, at a fraction of the cost that the blood-sucking AMA certified pharma-weasels charge up north. I had my own private room (!), with cable TV and fresh squeezed orange juice. It was so nice, both times I splurged and stayed an extra day or two. However, my takeaway from the experience is: Schedule your Mazatlan operation for the off-season. The first operation was in October and the sawbones spent four hours doting on me. The second was in January, and he had a busy day. After an hour and a half rush job, I awoke on a cot in a cold waiting room, surrounded by people worse off than me. The anesthetics had worn off, I was in screaming agony, shivering without a blanket, and the attendant said that nothing could be done without the doctor’s authorization, and he was in surgery. I spent the second worst day of my life, almost, lying there in
limbo for hours and hours while my family waited
in suspense, uninformed as to whether or not I survived
the operation. They eventually gave me a blanket, just trying to shut me up. In the US they give you morphine after hip replacement, here you get paracetamol, grudgingly. Foresightedly, for my second operation, I smuggled in some Tramadol, so when I finally got to
my five star accommodations where my frantic family awaited, I washed down a handful with fresh squeezed orange juice and slept like a wounded soldier.
When the day of my first release came, a couple of guys in jeans and Tshirts tossed me onto a device that looked
like an operating table on wheels, and rolled me to the elevators and out the doors to the ambulance, where I crawled in, braced myelf and tried not to scream during the lurching bumpy ride. They kind of reminded me of Larry and Curly without Moe there to supervise. Next thing I know, they are carrying me up the stairs in a plastic Pacifico beach chair. I haven’t been so terrified since the chairlift stalled high above the rocks in Jasper. They got me to the bed in one piece, but the next time I insisted they bring an old fashioned army stretcher that can be carried over rough terrain and stairs. Well, it didn’t happen. This time, however, I had one good leg to hop on. I fended the dumb bastards off using my cane as a cudgel and made it up the stairs on my own power. From that moment on, life has been getting better every day.
Stranger in Paradise
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Old Timer Reveals Medical Problems!BY MAZATLÁN JACK
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BY MAZATLÁN JACK
We begin this story with some history, a tale of a special place about 20 minutes outside of Mazatlán, and
how a spectacular event came to be that we can all get lost in.
It started in 1866… Yes! You heard me right. Manuel de la Vega purchased over 3000 acres in the Mezcal region near Mazatlán, and promptly built a Mezcal factory that became the largest producer of Mezcal in the region. His hard work didn’t stop there. He built a beautiful hacienda for his family, calling it Rancho Los Limones, and lived out his life continuing to run the factory.
Manuel’s son, Pedro eventually inherited the ranch, and later, his son, Victor Manuel de la Vega Tirado who finally passed it on to his son, Victor Manuel de la Vega Pérez (Manuel).
Times became tough in the late 1960’s when the Governor of Sinaloa signed a treaty with Jalisco, a big producer of Tequila, stating that he would shut down the Mezcal factories in Sinaloa so that there would not be any competition with the Jalisco Tequila factories. Rancho Los Limones was the last to close in 1974. About 30 years later when the government reconsidered its policy regulations, it was too late to revitalize the agave
plants.An interesting fact of
the agave plant is that it takes 7-8 years to mature and be ready to harvest for Mezcal. Manuel and his family decided that it would be more sensible to convert the property into a successful cattle ranch which takes us to the current year.
The ranch is still a great success, and the magic of the hacienda is in its original state from all those years ago. Manuel drives the business and he and his family continue to pour their love into the hacienda. There’s a magnificent tree near the casa, a place where the family spends get-togethers with friends, and even held the wedding event for their daughter.
One evening, Manuel, his good friend, Simon Lynd, and his wife,
RANCHO FIESTA!BY C. MICHAELS
Marcela were enjoying the ambiance of the hacienda, when Simon looked around the beautiful setting and suggested they put on an annual event, actually three of them during a year to allow others to experience what they all loved. They brainstormed and came up with the idea to share the property and
hacienda with international community and locals.
I had the great opportunity to sit down with Marcela for coffee the other day and listen to her describe this event, one that
brings people together for historical traditions and culture. I asked her to paint me a picture of the event.
Smiling, Marcela began, “The guests come in on busses that we provide. They are dropped off at that special tree where the fun begins. Drinks begin flowing for a great cocktail hour while listening to music.” She paused, “Last year, Fairly Honest Jon and the Truth played. After the cocktail party, we have the horses come in and give a show. The horses are trained to dance to the
music.”I laughed and held up my hand to
stop her. “Wait, please. Did I hear you right? The horses dance?”
“Ha. Yes, that is what I said. They are from Andalucía, Spain and have been trained to dance at functions like ours.”
I tried not to snicker anymore as she continued.
“After the horse dancing, folks can take rides on them while we start the most delicious food. The food is provided by internationally acclaimed Chef Diego Becerra, owner of the fabulous El Presidio in El Centro. The entire event is four hours.”
I asked her, “Do you have a map for me to post?”
“No no. We will provide two places for folks to catch their bus… one at Rico’s Café in the Marina area, and the other at the Secretary of Tourism at the south end of town. Tickets can be purchased for 750 pesos at Looney Beans in Olas Altas from me, or Simon at Rico’s in the Golden Zone from 10 – noon M,W,F.”
Well, I was sold. To spend such a magical day at this historical ranch with drink, great food, and dancing horses seems like an enchanting four hours. The dates this year are Wednesday, January 25th, Wednesday, February 22nd, and Wednesday, March 22nd. If you have questions, you can either call Marcela at 669.116.9798 or Simon at 669.994.1872. I hope to see you there!
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The Ahh of MazatlánBY C. MICHAELS
When my daughter was young, she found a small cat wandering the
neighborhood. Of course, she came home with it.
“Mom, look how pretty she is, can I keep her?”
We spent the afternoon going house to house so my kid could ask if anyone was missing a cat. Later that day, the kitty became a member of our household. My daughter was just learning how to spell so when she named the feline Lucy, she spelled it as Looc (Loo C). Ha! So logical, kids are.
About two weeks later, Looc looked a little strange to me. After taking a closer look, I cried, “Oh no!” Looc was pregnant.
One of those moments that you can say, “BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR.”
Move forward in time to my moving to Mazatlán.
When I moved to Mazatlán, I was in love with the tropical plants and had this incredible desire, need to fill my yard with as many as I could find soil for. I especially wanted a coconut tree so when I found a coconut on the side of the road, I promptly picked it up and took it home… LOOC. Now, ten years later, she’s a fine, strong, and very tall prize. And what a producer she is… LOOC.
I’m not much of a coconut lover, so I piled them up in the corner of my yard for a few years. I called them my dinosaur eggs (they looked just like the eggs in Game of Thrones).
Then one day, my dog established a terrible habit. She would go in the gardens and scratch at the
d i r t , flinging it out and onto my beautiful outdoor tile. Finally, a thought came to me.
“Ah ha! I’ll spread the coconuts in the garden so she can’t get to the soil.” It worked, and now I have clean tile. Rani was a bit confused,
but she’s now over it. Under the beautiful tree, I have a circle of tile. One day, I noticed that it was full of sicko looking poop. I cleaned it up only to find it back the next day.
I cleaned it up every day for a week. Then
it hit me… “I’ll bet it’s the iguana that lives near me!”I became a spy the next day
and had my eye on a branch that overhung the tile. Sure enough, he was definitely a creature of habit…
Coco For Cocos
C. Michaels is an author living in Mazatlán. You can check out her novels at: cmichaelsbooks.com.
the branch was his potty chair! I promptly hired the local gardener to remove
this branch. “Ha! I out-smarted that guy… no more
problems with any mess.”A few days later, I noticed how
clean the trunks of other coconut trees appeared as compared to my beauty. I discovered that as the tree grows taller, you have to remove the old stuff around the trunk where coconuts were harvested. There’s a burlap type cloth and long bowl-like wooden structures that protect the fruit as it grows. I had ten years of this stuff to remove!!! It took three days of hard labor, but now, she’s pretty.
As I look back, I must say that I’m glad I didn’t beware of, well you know… BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR. Had I heeded that logic, I wouldn’t have had the pleasure of knowing Looc who lived a wonderful long life, and I wouldn’t have the grand tree to look at each day. Yep, life is pretty darn good. --Ahhh
“I called them my
dinosaur eggs (they looked just like the eggs in Game of
Thrones).”
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BY CHRISTINE YERBIC
Banana Bread – San BlasA small village outside of San Blas, Mexico has become very famous for the Banana Bread sold there. What makes this banana bread so unique is its dominant molasses flavor that comes from the use of piloncillo instead of sugar. This recipe uses piloncillo, grating it on a hand held grater. The grated piloncillo must stand in the liquid mixture to dissolve before proceeding with the recipe. The bananas must be very ripe.
Christine has passed away in San Francisco. Her passion of cooking and recipes will continue for another two years, because she was that kinda of Lady. She will be missed and will be in our hearts.
Regretfully, our beloved Christine Yerbic, age 93 passed away peacefully at her residence near San Francisco
on November 8th, 2016. She is survived by her son Donald, and pre-deceased son Michael. Also, she is survived by her grandsons Martin and Ryan. The following was posted by her son, Donald in San Fancisco.
Last Spring, the Pacific Pearl posted an auto biography of Christine that will be posted again here out of love for this woman.
Christine and her husband started out in San Francisco where she raised their two boys. She went to night school to study the hotel and restaurant business, and later attended culinary schools in USA, Mexico, France, and Switzerland’s Madame Foiada’s Culinary.
Christine had wanted to work in the hotel business, but fate had another idea for her. She began to work for Mannings Test Kitchen where she did research on what sells best in a restaurants geographical area, what products were available, and at what cost. She became very good at this, hence, her career was made.
In the early 70s, Christine was contacted by a Florida outfit that handled a franchise of restaurants up and down the East coast. They handled restaurants in hotels such as Holiday Inns, Hiltons, and Sheratons. She did “menu development” for them. In her words, “When you have a chain of restaurants, it’s important to have the same menu and be consistent in each franchise, no matter where it is.”
Additionally, Christine taught Food Safety and Sanitation at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
In 1964, they visited Mazatlán and fell in love with the city. When her husband retired, they decided to move to this little city for the winters.
In the mid 90s, Christine walked into the Pacific Pearl office in search of Mike. “Hey,” she yelled. “You need recipes in your paper!”
He smiled at her and replied, “I couldn’t agree more.”
That was it. With all her knowledge about menu development, she got busy. All the recipes were tested
in her own kitchen. She made sure that the
ingredients for each dish were available in Mazatlán.
When Christine began her Pacific Pearl column, refrigeration at the market in Central was practically non-existent. She did, however, find that the market at the Grand Plaza (called Los Pelicanos) was fairly well stocked. Product availability was tough if she wanted to Americanize the dishes at all. For example, cheddar cheese was not available during this time. Printing the traditional Mexican dishes posed another problem… they were often complicated and labor intensive. Christine was careful to include instructions showing how to prepare using foreign methods to most Americans and Canadians.
In 2007, Christine, along with the Pacific Pearl, published a book with all her tasty dishes. They revised it the next year to include 50 more of her delights. These Mexican recipes were inspired by her love of Mexico, Mexican history, and cooking.
Christine Yerbic, you were a pleasure to meet. Your stories were captivating, and your persona was enchanting. You were a woman ahead of your time. You will not be forgotten.
FORMER COOKING GURU AND COLUMN WRITER FOR THE PACIFIC PEARLChristine Yerbic was born in Egypt on April 13, 1923. Her family immigrated to the U.S.A. when she was 5 years old. They arrived at Ellis Island and soon moved to California where she started school, not knowing the English language. After finishing High School she attended college where she met her future husband, Matthew Yerbic and had two sons, Donald and Michael.
CHRISTINE YERBICBY C. MICHAELS
“Christine Yerbic, you
were a pleasure to meet. You were a woman ahead of your time. You
will not be forgotten.”
Mike and Christine on their last Christmas Dinner together.
Ingredients•1 cup piloncillo, grated then measured•½ cup vegetable oil•1 tsp vanilla•2 eggs, beaten•3 bananas, mashed•1 tsp lime juice, fresh•2 cups flour•1 tsp baking powder•1 tsp baking soda•½ tsp salt•1 cup pecans, chopped – reserve 2 tbsp
Method1. Preheat oven to 350°f-180°c2. Grease and flour an 8 ½ by 4 inch loaf pan.3. Using a medium size mixing bowl, combine the oil and piloncillo, add the vanilla, stir in the beaten eggs, mashed bananas and lime juice. Let the mixture stand until the piloncillo dissolves; this is a necessary step. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chopped nuts. Gradually stir this into the banana mixture. Pour into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the reserved 2 TBSP of chopped pecans over the top of the batter. Bake for approx. 60 to 70 minutes or until tested by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread and it comes out clean. A crack will appear on top of the bread when it is done and should appear dry. Yield: 1 loaf
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RESTAURANTDinner invites increase during
the holiday’s season. You might have gotten invited over to your
in-laws for Xmas or New Years dinner, to your work’s posada or to a dinner get together at a friend’s place but the question remains…. Whose manners should surface? And most importantly… are we really talking about manners or convenience?
I don’t know how many times I’ve gone hungry at a dinner party because the hosts or organizers decided for themselves that every single guest should have their same diet preferences including animal products in every single dish and that’s not even the worse part, together with some of the guests hosts have actually gone out of their way to put me down and make fun of me for not “being able” to eat anything on the menu. When are people going to understand that being a vegan or
vegetarian is not always about not being able to eat animals that it is a choice and a very conscious one for that matter?
But anyways… should I feel bad about this? Am I the one acting snobbish or are they the ones being condescending and disrespectful towards my lifestyle? Is this a cultural issue or is it the same for you back home?
I know for a fact this behavior is kind of a norm for mazatlecos, no one asks about the guests allergies or dietary restrictions when inviting someone over for dinner and that’s just sad and rude since your hosts themselves get offended if you show up with your own food in a Tupperware just to be able to eat with the rest of them. (Believe me, I’ve tried.)
M y office’s posada got me thinking about this delicate and common situation.
How wonderful it is to be invited
over to someone’s home in Germany for example where you
(usually) are asked about your diet and preferences before hand, or for example my brother in law who shows up to every BBQ with vegan sausage ready to go on the grill and have a nice time with everyone there without being given the evil eye or looked down upon.
Is Mexican culture really that backward? Do I have to show table manners by eating whatever is served on my plate without hesitation? And no, it doesn’t work the same the other way around for if I have you over at my home and I’m the one cooking, ok so even if you love meat there won’t be any of that but I will go out of my way to make sure I don’t serve you that one
veggie that grosses you out. Do I have to do something I’m not comfortable with, grosses me out and goes against my convictions and beliefs only to not offend you? Is compliancy to others way the same as manners?
I sure hope it isn’t.But anyways, Happy New Year’s
everybody!!! Can’t remember if I’ve mentioned it before but it sure comes in handy these days… find a street cocos carreta and get some fresh and natural coconut water, stop at the frutería and get a bunch of fresh spinach, get home and blend the heck out of it together and voilá, a natural energy boost that besides fighting anemia, works wonders as a hangover remedy.
You’re welcome! :D
Don’t forget to drop me a line at [email protected] with any comments or suggestions you might have.
Meat aside. An alternative semi-vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan guide to MazatlánBY ADRIANA TOLEDO
Dinner etiquette: Whose manners are really on the spotlight?
“Being a vegan or
vegetarian is not always about not being able to eat animals that it
is a choice”
No thanks!
Sad-salad Bar
mazatlan rocks the beachbaraka beach club (next to riu hotel)
ranch fiesta(669) 116-9798
rrancho los limones
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JANUARY 18 & 19TRIBUTE SHOW ELVIS (GINO MONOPOLI)
Playa Mazatlán989-0555 Ext. 34
playa gaviotas ave. #202 , golden zone
Friends Diner Rest.913-6066
#300 laguna, golden zone
Twisted Mama’s(669) 129-2021
La Laguna 500 #21,Golden Zone
Las Flores Beach Resort913-5011, 913-5100 & 913-57000
Av. Rodolfo tostado loaiza #212, Golden Zone
LA MAZATLECA913-1666
Next to El Quijote Resort
la palapa del mar914-1900
camaron sabalo #6000
el rincon de nasha914-0201 & 913-0019
Camaron sabalo #1936 Fracc. Sabalo country
Gringo Lingo913-7737 & 913-0251
Av. Playa Gaviotas #313 Golden Zone
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
KANTAKARAOKE
at 6 pm
LIVE MUSICLOS CRYPS
at 6 pm
KARAOKEROBERT & DIANE
at 6 pm
Olas AltasEL SHRIMP
BUCKETfrom 6 pm-10 pm
Olas AltasEL SHRIMP BUCKET
from 6 pm-10 pm
Golden ZoneEL CID MARINA
from 7 pm-11 pm
Golden ZoneFRIENDS DINER
from 6 pm-10 pm
Golden ZoneMARGARITAS REST. & GRILLfrom 5 pm- 9 pm
Playa BrujaREST. MR. LIONSO
from 5 pm- 9 pm
KARAOKELINA Y SU FIESTA
at 6 pm
LIVE MUSICARIES RISING
(Country)at 6 pm
LIVE MUSICGrindStone Cal with DJ Dakota Douglas
from 5 pm-9 pm
ROCK & SALSAFrom 6 pm-10 pm
ROCK & SALSAFrom 6 pm-10 pm
ROCK & SALSAFrom 6 pm-10 pm
LIVE MUSICSUKI & EBANO
at 6 pm
LIVE MUSIC LOOBY BAR
GRUPO TEKILAEveryday
from 7 pm-11 pm
Comedy ClubSunday Jan, 08
JEFF CAPRI & LAURA HAYDENfrom 6 pm-9 pm
LIVE MUSICREX BAND
at 7 pm
LIVE MUSICREX BAND
at 7 pm
REX BANDat 7 pm
WINGIN ITat 7 pm
IT’LL BE A SURPRISE
at 7 pm
LIVE MUSICREX BAND
at 7 pm
LIVE MUSICKRAKEN
from 8 pm-12 am
LIVE MUSICROCK CREEK BAND
from 6 pm-9 pm
LIVE MUSICfrom 6 pm-9 pm
LIVE MUSICfrom 6 pm-9 pm
LIVE MUSICKRAKEN
from 8 pm-12 am
January 2017 LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR*Information subject to change. Visit www.mazatlanlife.com for a complete, up-to-date listing.
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ranch fiesta(669) 116-9798
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AA MEETINGS AA…..BACK 2 BASICS, CLOSED AA Group. We meet Every Friday at Noon, at the Melville Hotel, Constitution 99, Contacts: Bob…[email protected], 669 117 6112; Denny…[email protected], 669 116 5389
La Misión at Camarón Sábalo No. 306, OPEN MEETINGS. See www.aamazatlan.com for meeting schedule. Call 044 669127-5684, 913-4406, for more information.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETINGSTme: 10 AM Thursdays Location: “LA MISION” oval iron gate 306 Camarón Sábalo Golden Zone Mazatlán. Next vto dr. Backman’s Office Open Meetings English Speaking Wheel Chair Accesible Door Open Late Nov-April 2016-2017 Contact [email protected] Or [email protected]
BOYS HOME (HOGAR SAN PABLO)Tel: 982-3720 (Padre Horacio Rabelo Moreno) Address: Paseo del Centenario No. 9, Centro.
CASA DOWNFounded in 1993, is home to 29 young people affected by Down’s Syndrome. Casa Down needs volunteers, financial donations, school supplies and maintenance help. Call Laura Elena Arias 669-136-0821
FRIENDS OF MEXICO (FOM)Friends of Mexico will hold its Annual Assembly on Tuesday, January 10, 2016. We will have election of Officers and Chairmen of Committees and our annual Business Meeting, Following the Business Meeting
we will have 2 guest speakers who will be making presentations about health concerns for the Senior Citizens living in Mazatlan One from the prospective of the physical therapy point of view and a Doctor from the new Marina Hospital on maintaining your good health here in Mazatlan. Everyone is invited to attend. The meeting will be held at La Palapa Del Mar next to Casa Country on Cameron Sabalo. Breakfast will begin at 9:30 the meeting begins promptly at 10:00
HOSPICE MAZATLANOffice: 182-1486 - 208 International, at the corner of Rio Presidio, near the Ley Vieja and Waldos on Ejercito Mexicano. For info call: Lois Croly, Board of Director, cell: 669-162-5441. For donations: www.hospicemazatlan.org and/or e-mail: [email protected] We’ll be happy to receive your donation on the bank account: banorte 611441245
LA VIÑA - THE VINEYARD CHURCHService Opportunities. Deliver food to the city dump workers. Help with your donations to feed the children. Calling Local: Office 916-5114. E-mail: [email protected]
MAZATLAN ORPHANAGECristina Peña de Herrera, President, Board of Directors. Address: Zaragoza 227-A, Centro. Tel: 981-2214
RED CROSS1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690.
Organizations & Donations
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Mazatlan is busier than ever. Both national and international visitors are attracted here more and
more along with those of us who call this city our home. And along with larger numbers of people also come larger amounts of trash.
I t is important we begin by trying to make people aware of the importance and benefits of keeping public areas clean along with trying to help change long standing bad habits. Changing peoples cultural and personal habits are never easy but every great journey begins with one small step. Although it may be hard it is important to create a clear set of rules everyone can understand and benefit from.
Small examples like taking garbage bags to the beach with you to clean up not only your own trash but maybe to also
pick up others also will not only benefit our community
but will help educate others through example. Also
encouraging others not to drop trash or simply making sure smokers
always throw their cigarette butts away in a bin can make a huge difference.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the Viva La Ola Group please visit our Facebook page or email me at [email protected]
Luisa Nolan is the owner of REASONS SALON SPA located in Marina Mazatlan and has 15 year experience as a hair artist. Luisa has a Degree in International Business Studies and understands the huge problem Mazatlan has with garbage on the streets and beaches.
VIVA LA OLA / TAKE A BAG FOR A WALK By LUISA NOLAN
Organizations & Donations
New Year, New Habit The New year doesn’t have to just bring hangovers. It also gives those of us here who care about Mazatlan the chance to help clean the city and educate others to do the same.
Encouraging others not to drop trash can make a huge difference.
“Changing peoples
cultural and personal habits
are never easy”
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Setting up a business in Mexico can be easy. The first thing
that should be done is to talk to an accountant for advice. They will guide you through the set-up process. This will save time and money, and help you determine the best way to structure your business and inform you about permits and tax requirements. Some elect to hire
a “notario”, which is an attorney with extra training and powers, and generally more expensive than a mere accountant.
There are various forms a business can assume: limited liability corporations, enterprises, branches, subsidiaries, etc. Charters, Mexican laws and bylaws must be respected, as well as zoning, health, sanitation
and environmental regulations. There are different taxes that must be paid, including corporate tax, dividend tax, payroll tax, taxes on assets, and value-added tax (IVA). You can save yourself problems by getting started on the right path, with the help of an expert who can guide you through the bureaucratic process in a straightforward way.
Foreigners who violate the terms of their VISAS, may be sentenced to up to six years in prison (Articles 112, 119 and 121). Foreigners who misrepresent the terms of their VISAS while IN MEXICO – such as working without a permit – can also be imprisoned.Under Mexican Law, illegal immigration is a felony, could result in the following: Up to two years in prison and a fine of $300,000 to $500,000 pesos will be imposed on a foreigner who enters the country illegally (Art. 123)Permiso Para Trabajar Visa (permission to earn income) is issued to those who already have a Temporary Resident Visa and wish to earn income from being a musician, artist, selling real estate, hair dresser, self-employed, landlord, etc. This is not applicable to one being hired by a large employer. It requires registration with SAT (taxation) first and producing the cedula (QR scanner code). A Permanent Resident may work but must inform Immigration and be registered with SAT.
Foreign Requirements for Business
Just some of the Fines for Violations
BY C.P.A. ARTURO DE CIMA
Arturo De Cima, has worked in the financial industry for over 30 years with prestigious companies. He provides Executive Financial Services and advisory services in all aspects of accounting, financial audit, financial consulting, business registration, trademark registration, and the formation of new corporations, companies, partnerships, and businesses. He can be reached at [email protected] or at Tel. 982 5275 / 981 3922
Letterto the EditorOpal Jacobs wrote:
We were at the airport last week seeing friends off and we’re upstairs at one of
the restaurants. I had to go to the bathroom and came back to our table and about 10 minutes later realized I had left my purse in the bathroom stall.
Panicked and ran back to the bathroom, a Mexican lady saw this and followed me into the bathroom, and was trying to tell me she found my purse, she spoke no English and I spoke no Spanish... but through charades and hand motions we communicated and another Mexican lady was listening , told me she took my purse to departure security.
So we went together and the security lady said they had my purse. We thanked the Mexican lady profusely and insisted she take our reward of 500 pesos that she did not want to take, and again I insisted.
Security returned my purse and asked me to check that everything was there, and it was. The Mexican lady again came by to check that I had received my purse, and we hugged and I am so gratefully I had to share my experience. There are still good honest people in this world and especially in Mazatlan.
Thanks Opal
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Aguamarina . . . . . .981-7080Azteca Inn . . . . . . . .913-4425Belmar . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1112Costa de Oro . . . . . 913-5344Costa Bonita . . . . . .988-0124DeCima . . . . . . . . . . 982-7311Del Sol . . . . . . . . . . . 985-1103Don Pelayo . . . . . . .983-2221El Rancho . . . . . . . .988-0099Emporio . . . . . . . . . .983-4611Fiesta Inn . . . . . . . . .989-0100Hacienda . . . . . . . . .982-7000The Palms Resort . 913-2222Inn at Mazatlan . . .913-5354Islas del Sol . . . . . . .913-0199Jacarandas . . . . . . . 984-1177La Palapa Hotel . . 980-0200La Casa Contenta 913-4976La Siesta . . . . . . . . . 981-2640Las Flores . . . . . . . . 913-5100Los Arcos. . . . . . . . . 913-5066Luna Palace . . . . . . 914-6299Marley . . . . . . . . . . . 913-5533Mayan Palace . . . . .989-4000Oceano Palace . . . .913-0666Olas Altas Inn . . . . .981-3192Playa Bonita . . . . . .983-8000Playa Mazatlán . . . 989-0555Plaza Marina . . . . . 982-3622Posada Freeman . .981-2114Pueblo Bonito . . . .989-8900Pueblo Bonito Emerald . . . . . 989-0525Haciendo Blue Bay . . . . . . . . . . 988-0954Quality Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989-2300Quijote Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914-1134Ramada Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983-5333 Riu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989-7900Royal Villas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916-6161Sands Las Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . 982-0000Sea Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .988-0045Stone Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .981-9274Suites del Real . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .983-1955Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . .913-2323Suites Los Girasoles. . . . . . . . . . . . 913-5288Park Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988-0324Solamar Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-6666Torres Mazatlán . . . . . . . . . . . . . .989-8600The 7 Wonders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136-0646Villas at EDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 982-3300
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My New Year’s Resolution: To be a healthier and happier me!
How am I going to accomplish this?
First of all I need a positive attitude.
I need to remember that my highest stresses in life are behind me. Now that I am retired, I need to take off my “Captain of the World” hat and put on my “Life is a Beach” hat. Stress is often associated with the onset or worsening of medical conditions. I need to relax and enjoy and help my fellow man when I can. Take a long walk on the beach, join an exercise class, do yoga or pilates or meditate, join a book club or craft club, learn a language, volunteer at one of the many charities here in Mazatlan: these are just some of the activities I can do to lessen my stress and maybe to help others in the process.
I need to finally quit smoking, eat well, exercise more, drink
only in moderation or not at all, implement healthy sleeping habits and take my prescribed medication as recommended by my doctor.
I will start the year with a medical check-
up to determine my new base-line. My doctor and the
nutritionist at Hospital Sharp Mazatlan will help me set my ideal weight and fitness goals which are appropriate to my age and existing medical condition. There is no time like the present to start on the path to living a healthier
and happier life. Even if I have been ignoring my diet and exercise regime over the past months or even years, I can start today and work towards my goals a single step at a time.
A New Year = A New Me
Wishing you health and happiness in 2017.
HEALTH MATTERSBY HOSPITAL SHARP MAZATLAN
Now that I am
retired, I need to take off my “Captain of the
World” hat and put on my “Life is a
Beach” hat.
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Questions? Please submit to: [email protected]. Website: www.lovesgps.com Disclaimer: This column is for informational purposes only and is not in any way intented to replace professional services.
BY MICHAEL & PHYLLIS GIAMMATTEO The Love Doctors
Dear Love Doctors:Our son was really ill and refused our help and ended up in the hospital with a live threatening issue. We are disappointed that he was not open minded enough to listen to us as we felt that we have a lot of helpful information that could possibly prevented him from going to the hospital.
Dear Disappointed:Unfortunately you can only offer your help and it is up to the individual whether or not to accept advice. Perhaps this life threatening event might have opened his eyes enough that he will be willing to at least listen in the future.
Dear Love Doctors:When I tell my spouse I want to do some fun things he responds by asking if I am not happy. What can I do to let my spouse know that I am
happy? I just want to do some fun things together.
Dear Reader:Tell your spouse that fun is temporary and happiness is ongoing and you enjoy both. Ask your spouse what fun things he likes to do and suggest you do them together.
Dear Love Doctors:My friend always describes her sister as being in a co-dependency type relationship for the bulk of her adult life. She is now 45 years old. What is co-dependency?
Dear Reader:Co-dependency is a person who has an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner. Most often the situations involve an illness or an addiction as the driving force.
Dear Love Doctors: My brother in law is always so inconsiderate about most things. We love him but the family has
asked me to talk to him about his actions and words. I don’t mind being the spokes person for
everyone but I am at a loss of what to say. One
family member said “Oh that’s just him”. Can you give me
any ideas?
Dear At a Loss:DO NOT excuse it by saying that is just him. Inconsideration is a sign of real self centered behavior that tests all relationships. Even when you tell him about his behavior it probably will not make a difference. So save your breath and ease your frustration. Do more with your sister. We have a similar situation so we just have lunch/coffee breaks without the person who is inconsiderate.
Notice the Good, Laugh Loud, Love Often!
“Co-dependency is
a person who has an excessive emotional or psychological reliance
on a partner.”
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Letterto the Editor
tourists, I think there should be a police liaison who is there that speaks English for something as serious as this. In the worst moment of my life I was left for over an hour by myself while I held Eric’s hand until I had cleared my head enough to figure how to get help in English. Eric’s phone had been on his back and needless to say it was destroyed on impact...In the over 5 hours of me sitting and holding Eric’s hand and rubbing his back, there was never one officer who spoke English to me...and the horrible sight of a vendor riding up and selling food to the police officers - a sight I will never forget...Again I am in their country. I understand this, but these are difficult circumstances and there should have been someone there for me. Then that afternoon again there was nobody at the District Attorney’s office who spoke English. Thank goodness for my friend, and also for the kindness of others that came to help me....Texting accidents and deaths are now an epidemic and we are all responsible for getting the word out. These deaths have now surpassed drinking and driving deaths...and I am not talking about just here in Mexico. I am talking about EVERYWHERE in the world...nobody should have to go through what my family has gone through....
PLEASE DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE!
Linda Ruby
PLEASE DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE!
Linda Ruby wrote:
I would appreciate you running this in The Pearl, if you think it appropriate, thank
you....It is my husband, Eric Ruby, who was
the Canadian killed on Friday, March 11th around 7 in the morning while we were having our early morning ride on our bicycles...
My name is Linda Ruby (age 64). My husband was Eric Ruby (age 64). We are Canadians who have loved coming to Mazatlan for over 21 years. Our girls have spent all their holidays here while growing up. On Friday morning around 7 AM on March 11, 2016, while we were riding our bicycles on a deserted two lane divided road next to the El Cid Marina Golf course, Eric was killed suddenly and very brutally from behind. We were riding side by side. We were wearing bright clothes, helmets and LED lights flashing on our bikes. We were riding next to the sidewalk. This car slammed into the back of Eric. It was two young males, each one was texting on their phones and never looked up to see us riding by the side of the road until the driver had already slammed into the back of Eric - no brakes, no skidding and only 6 inches from killing me as well. They were late for college and were driving very fast..... The driver stayed and admitted his guilt right away. Eric had been the love of my life for 48 incredible years and in seconds I witnessed his death, including picking up a body part and laying it beside his body. I am now living a nightmare that will never end for me and our two daughters who were 29 and 33 when he was killed. I know we are guests in this beautiful part of the world. I am very fortunate to have a close Mexican friend (to do all the translating) to be with me till I was given permission for the long journey to get Eric home. I know it is I who should speak Spanish and I try where I can, but in an area that deals with so many
PUBLISHERS NOTE: After reading this and speaking to Linda, I was ashamed of how she was treated, we have promoted Mazatlan for over 24 years, where the hell is the compassion! What would I do? Who would help a friend of mine or UN-known visitor? I spoke with my consulate (US) here in Mazatlan looking for answers. To my amazement the reality sunk-in, they have to stand behind privacy laws and fears of being sued for wrong advice. So who is responsible, surely not the victim, what about the “Good Samaritan rule/law” Does that work in Mexico? No it’s Mazatlan.....that needs to take steps to help its guests from where ever they come from. The police should be schooled in reporting to the consulate, an officer that speaks English/French, call an advocacy group and everyone should carry an id with instructions for emergency information and blood type.
A friend sent me a letter on an ADVOCACY group in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan that has a system in place; the police there have a system called Victims Services and have trained volunteers who go out in the field to provide advocacy for people who are traumatized after accidents and abusive situations.
So where to now? Mazatlan is growing fast and as one large magazine from
the UK stated; Mazatlan is in the TOP 10 of world growth cities. I think it should act accordingly. What do you say? Contact me at [email protected]
Just a idea, maybe call this the Ruby Rule, if anyone that would like to see this type of service and has experience in this field, please contact me.
Lastly, Linda Ruby did not prosecute the young man that ran into her husband; she gave him his future back......
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Galería Optica
Premier Dental
Reneuve
Dermis Clinic
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Los Arcos
El Rincón de Nasha
The Saloon
Friends Diner
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European Sausages KitchenIntl Massage
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NOW IS MOBILE FRIENDLY
MONEY BanksMost banks are open from 9am to 4pm Monday-Friday and some are open on Saturdays. Because of frequent changes with all the banks, it is best to check with them for their current policies. Not all banks will exchange foreign money to pesos. There is usually a daily minimum if they do and will require a passport. Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau)These businesses are open longer hours than banks, usually do not have long lineups as banks often do, and they offer comparable exchange rates (though banks may offer a slightly better rate). Check around to see where you
will receive the best exchange rate (the exchange rate is usually posted prominently outside the bank or casa de cambio). ATMs in MéxicoThe most convenient way of accessing money while traveling is to withdraw Mexican pesos directly from your credit card or debit card. It’s safer than carrying cash and the exchange rate offered is usually very competitive. Purchases Goods and ServicesBusinesses may accept a maximum of $100 USD in cash per transaction, with no restriction on the number of transactions per customer. However, many businesses are choosing to
informationTOURIST not accept US dollars at all. Likewise, many airlines within Mexico will only accept Mexican pesos and credit cards for payment of fees (such as baggage fees). The most convenient way to pay for purchases is to use a credit card or withdraw Mexican pesos from an ATM. It is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash.TippingTipping in either dollars (bills only, no coins) or pesos is acceptable, though pesos are usually more practical for the recipient. The amount you tip is at your discretion and should be based on the quality of service you received. At restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard. Check to be sure the tip is not included in your bill. Bellmen usually receive 10 pesos per bag and maids receive $15 to $30 pesos per day. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers unless they have rendered special services. Tour guides and delivery people should be tipped. Youth and elderly who bag groceries do not receive a salary, but rely on tips. $2 to $10 pesos is standardized depending on how many bags you have.
DRINKING THE WATER Purified water and ice are available in all restaurants, bars and lounges. Purified water can be purchased in all supermarkets.
HEALTH Pharmacies are generally staffed by knowledgeable people. Many will deliver and some are open 24 hours.
POSTING MAIL The post office is located downtown,
across the street from the main plaza & the other one inside the Central Bus Station.
DELIVERY Check the food delivery policy with your hotel. Some allow the delivery to the lobby, others request that you wait outside the door of the lobby.
TAXES A national consumer tax of 16% known as an IVA is tacked onto most purchases, although it is generally included in most restaurant menu prices. Hotels charge a 18% tax.
TRANSPORTATION Always negotiate the price of the ride before entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with the price, just step back and wait for the next one. In case they charge you more, you can report to their terminal with the license plates. The following charges are fairly standard throughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from downtown to Golden Zone $60-$80 pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$90 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up trucks) $Z80-$100 pesos (8 person capacity) Green Bus (air conditioned): $10.00 pesos (gives change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: $7.50 pesos (gives change).
DRIVING IN MAZ The speed limits in Mazatlán are 40kph in the city, 20kph in school and hospital zones and 90kph outside urban areas.Watch out for unmarked topes, or speed bumps. Some are fairly high and can cause severe damage to your vehicle.
25editor@pacificpear l.com n /Mazatlan'sPacificPear l n www.pacificpear l.com January 2017
The smoke from the election is not yet dissipating, and we
are trying to understand what a Trump administration will mean. Tax, of course, is near and dear to me and perhaps (!) you. This is a developing situation, and the pieces are by no means even remotely in place. There are some good starting points to intelligently speculate on what may happen and could end up affecting you. Also, there are some things that are virtually certain that will not change. I urge you to pull your calendar and mark some things down.
It seems reasonable to me that the incoming Administration will attempt to pass fast track “tax relief” with provisions that will sweep in tax benefits for those in upper income brackets. I have
identified repeal of the estate tax, as well as beneficial treatment of capital gains, interest, dividends and royalties. For most of us, perhaps a “flattening” of income tax rates (with special ‘caps’ for small businesses and sole proprietorships) will be presented as the centerpiece of this effort, that being palatable to the masses.
Many in the worldwide U.S. expat community had pinned hopes for repeal of FATCA, the law that requires reporting specified “foreign financial assets” held by U.S. persons. I am willing to take bets that it will not be repealed, I hope I lose. Around the world, the “police” ship has sailed on efforts to detect unreported assets and income by individuals. Pioneered by the U.S., now taken on by close to a hundred other countries, I expect no elimination or meaningful change. Besides, it brings in needed revenue for pay for other goodies.
I also would not expect proposed corporate tax modifications (to a
The Devil is in the DetailsBY ORLANDO GOTAY, TAX ATTORNEY
Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at [email protected]. This is solely informational, not legal advice; consult your advisor.
“territorial” basis system) somehow spilling over to individual tax. The administration’s effort will be based on encouraging corporate money to come stateside, creating jobs and funding infrastructure. Unlike unreported accounts, corporate money is legitimately parked offshore. As of this writing, there is no Treasury Secretary, or an Assistant
Secretary for Tax Policy. Details are still in the air.
Pull your calendar: The 2017 deadline for federal individual income tax returns is April 17. The Foreign Bank Account Report deadline was moved
up to April 15 from June 30. Did you notice the
two-day gap? Good. I know it’s going to burn some people.
There will be a new mechanism to request FBAR filing extensions, but no one knows yet what it is. Foreign trust form 3520-A is due on March 15. Stay tuned.
“Pull your calendar: The
2017 deadline for federal individual
income tax returns is April 17. “
ESSENTIAL PHONE NUMBERS CONSULATES U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY IN MAZATLÁN. Playa Gaviotas 202, Local 10, across from Hotel Playa Mazatlán. U.S. Consular Agent Luis Ramirez. Notary Stamp $50 USD. Tel / fax (24 hr. emergency): (669)916-5889 email: [email protected] web: mexico.usembassy.gov. To call the American Embassy in Mexico City, dial 01-52-555-080-2000
CONSULAR AGENCY OF CANADA IN MAZATLÁN. La Marina Business and Life Commercial Center, Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41. Consular Agent Wendy Hardouin. Tel:913-73-20, Fax:914-66-55. To call Canadian Embassy in México City dial: 01-555-724-7900. For after hours emergencies, dial: 01-800-706-2900.
FRENCH CONSULAR IN MAZATLÁNEryka Susana Bernal Chio. The office is at: Rio Baluarte #11 Esq. Arroyo Venadillo just pass the aquarium on your right.Phone # 669 981 1475
OTHER MAZATLÁN CONSULATES:Germany: 914-9310, 916-5980Denmark: 981-7642
PHONING HOME Free phone calls, internet computers and Wi-Fi access to the US and Canada as well as charging stations available at the Vineyard Church weekdays from 9:00 am-2:00 pm., Tuesday through Fridays. Hotels can assist with long distance calls and dialing direct.
MEXICAN PHONE CODES To call México from the USA/Canada:dial 011 + 52 + Area Code + 7 digit numberto call withing Méxicodial 01 + Area Code + 7 digit numberTo call a local cellphone from a cellphonedial 669 + 7 digit numberTo call from a land line to a cellphonedial 044 + 669 + 7 digit number
LONG DISTANCE (Through Operator) Domestic 020International 090Time 030Wake-Up Call 031Info - Domestic Directory 040Line Repair 050Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055EMERGENCIES 0661-800 Numbers (not free)For numbers: 1-800 dial 001-880 1-888 dial 001-881 1-877 dial 001-882 1-866 dial 001-883
REPORT CREDIT CARD Where to report misplaced or stolen international credit cards in Mexico.Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309American Express:Travelers Checks: 001-800-828-0366Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211VisaCredit Cards: 001-800-847-2911Collect: 001-410-581-9994Mastercard:Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747Collect: 001-314-542-7111
TOURIST SAFETYMaz Tourism Office DA for Tourists POLICEEmergency Assistance Tourist Police & others Traffic Police (Tránsito) State Police Federal Highway Police UTILITIESWater (Jumapam) Electricity (CFE) Gas Leaks
RED CROSS EmergencyMarina HospitalSHARP HospitalDel Mar Clinic San Martín ClinicMilitary HospitalDivina Providencia
FIRE DEPARTMENT(Av. Gabriel Leyva) (Av. Insurgentes) from cell phone
GOVERNMENT DEPTSPort Captain Immigration Office City Hall Customs Office Airport Police Municipal Bus Civil Registry (Marriage)
OTHERBus Station Baja Ferries Post Office
982-2404981-2204981-4137 / 4136982-2111981-1570 / 6109982-2088982-2997983-0478
982-8351985-0471981-2121
065981-3690913-1020986-7911983-1524984-4475981-2079982-4011
068981-2769983-9920
Telcel *116 / Movistar *068
CATEDRAL BASÍLICABenito Juárez y Canizales Tel. 981-3352
CALVARY CHAPEL MARANATHANondenominational Bilingual Christian ChurchAve Miguel Aleman & Dr Carbajal # 616 Col. CentroWed. 6:30pm; Sun 9am and 11am664-109-1191 or 669-112-1798 Facebook: Capilla Calvario/Cal-vary Chapel Maranatha
CHURCH OF CHRISTJuan de la Barrera #1401, Col. Olímpica Tel. 668-3159, Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (CHRISTIAN CHURCH)5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro, English services Sun. at 9:00 a.m., Tel. 985-1607 Novem-ber through April
CRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANOCarvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m
Español, Tel. 981-3636
HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC CONGREGATIONSat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas de Mazatlán. Cell (6691) 48-77-30. www.harzionweb.org
IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍARío Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero. Tel. 985-2511
IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION”Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308 Servicios Dominicales: 11:30 am & 6 pm
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSESAv. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m., Tues. 6 p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Av. Cuauhtémoc 1410, Col. Burócratas, 669-150-5567
LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez #401 Col. Palos
Prietos, Tel. 982-8396
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCHSunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa, Tel. 983-9716
SALVATION ARMYSun. 12 p.m., Gutiérrez Nájera #514 Ote. Tel. 982-3453 Capt. Eric Ramírez Cel. 669 189 3300
SAN JUDAS TADEOAv. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club, 8:45 am English Mass Tel. 916-6246
TEMPLO DE CRISTO REYCañonero Tampico y Germán Evers, Tel. 985-1604
TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIACisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913 5034, English services at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday from November to April.
THE VINEYARD CHURCHEnglish services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña Cul-to Español, Sun. 11 a.m. Tel. 916-5114
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
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As most American and Canadian citizens are aware, a Bank Trust ( fideicomiso) is still required for
non Mexican citizens to acquire property in certain parts of Mexico.
This restricted área is 100 km form the borders and 50 km from the ocean. Prior to 1994, all the trust permits were issued
for 30 years or less. As of 1994, trust permits were issued for 50 years and are renewable.
If you acquired property prior to 1994, it is very important to find out when the trust permit expires. Also, be aware that if you acquired the property through a transfer of rights of an existiting trust,
Carol is a co owner bróker at Walfre Real Estate and has been active in the Local Real Estate Market for 30 years.
BY CAROL SINCLAIR Trust (Fideicomiso) Permit Extension
the permit may expire sooner than you expect. .
So, the first step is to check your trust document to see when the permit was issued. If your 30 year trust permit has expired, you will be required to obtain a 20 year extension with your current bank. If the trust permit has not yet expired then you have the option to obtain a 20 year extensión with your current bank or apply for a new 50 year trust permit
with the bank of your choice. Any doubts or enquiries about your fideicomiso
should directed to the Trust Department of the bank holding your fideicomiso.
Disclaimer: The information above
is based on my recent experience. I
recommend directing all enquiries regarding your
fideicomsio to the bank hold your fideicomiso. Any changes to the fideicomiso must be formalized by a Mexican notary public.
“Any doubts about your
fideicomiso should directed to the
Trust Department of your bank”.
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Wow! I just got home from the Cheryl’s comedy show and I’m like: “Hey, I was totally blown away! No, I mean it blew my
mind!” But seriously, now… just kidding. All joking aside, pull my finger. Aaah.
Where was I? Oh yeah, the Comedy Show. It was great! The drinks were perfect, maybe too perfect, and the service was there, constantly, my glass was never empty and my throat was never parched, despite repeated guffawing. Oh, and there was food, too, mucho helping to absorb all that booze. Awesome fresh buffet, I mean fat prime rib, coconut fish, lasagna, chicken breasts, turkey breasts, exotic vegetable potpourri, mashed potatoes, gravy, mango sauce, that’s what I had, there was other stuff too, and a whole separate dessert bar I skipped cuz I’m on a diet.
Oh, yeah, back to the Comedy Show. Freaking incredible. For a few brief hours I was transported out of my little worldly problems. It’s a trip and a half. First of all: The Room. The Space. It looks like a Broadway setting for Romeo and Juliet’s balcony scene. There are hundreds of people there, but it has this intimate, dinner theatre vibe.
Everybody could tell that Master of Ceremonies Lance Vient and producer Cheryl Gaudet are on a roll. They got it down. It’s happening. Their intro made everyone feel like family, more than welcome. Then Cheryl sang a couple tunes. She is so good at guitar, harp and vocals, and she puts her heart on her sleeve with her songwriting. Sweet appetizer.
The first comedienne, Cheryl Anderson,
had everybody on her side from the git go, and she kept it clean. Well, sort of, there was some “adult” material (parental sex is like sausage, you don’t want to know too much…. the perils of a flatulent woman on an airplane…women’s locker room hairstyles) but none of those four letter vulgarities that so often pass for humor these days. Some handsome young
guys were sitting up front and they were the objects of ridicule throughout the night, she ended up leaving them with a souvenir pair of panties the size of a pillowcase. By the way, don’t ever sit up front unless you want that kind of attention.
Then came the headliner Rick Pulido, this crazy-axe TexMex with a wicked angle,
tore me up. He did let slip the S word once (and I trust he is fined heavily for this contractual violation). The indignities of airport authority gropes, how men and women differ in their approaches to gas station restroom hygiene, toys in the bed, nothing was sacred for this self-confessed cabron and he had everybody howling.
Anyhow, if this sounds like a good time to you, my advice is book early because the joint is always jammed. This is the Mazatlan Comedy Club’s third year, and it has turned out to be a roaring success. There are three more shows coming up this year, the second Sunday of each winter month. Hotel Playa is a wonderful venue, the Golden Zone’s original and premier locale, the perfect setting for a gem of a show. See you there, cabronas y cabrones!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE HOTEL PLAYABY MAZATLÁN JACK
The Room looks like a Broadway setting for Romeo and Juliet’s balcony scene.
Awesome fresh buffet
Director of Playa Mazatlan and master of ceremonies Lance Vient and his wife, Brooke.
Cheryl Gaudet sang a couple tunes.
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BOOKS & EXCHANGESWE MOVED! Books for sale, Maps, Dictionaries and more. Playa Gaviotas #413 L-7 Golden Zone, Across from Los Arcos Hotel. Mon-Fri 10am -3pm 916.7899/669.9945815 P
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING NEEDS see ALICIA at the Plaza next to Banamex in the Golden Zone, Local 8-A, next to Farmacia Moderna. Mon-Fri: 9am.-6pm & Sat. 9am-4pm. Tel. 669-2119 P
DRESSMAKER
2008, CHEVROLET UPLANDER, 7 passenger, V6, White, Good Condition. 98,000 Kms., $6,000 usd. Call 669 154-0563. 01/17
FOR SALE: SALOON SPORTSBAR. Furnished & Equipment included. Serious Inquiries Contact Shelly or Wendy @ Friends Diner 01/17
2 ANGELS (4U) ERRANDS & MORE.*Pet sitting your home or ours, Walking *House sitting *Property Management *Shopping *Cleaning, Organizing * Translating Companion, Errands “ Let Our Services be your Solution “ Honest, Reliable, Ref. Avail. Call Elise (669) 139-3282 01/17
REPARATIONS & FIX COMPUTERS. Julio Gonzalez since 1995 will pick-up at (669) 123-4104. English Spoken. [email protected] 01/17
POWER OF THE PRAYING WIFE, Book Study by Stormie O’Martian, starts Tuesday January 10, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] for details. 01/17
FAST & EASY LANGUAGES CENTER. Spanish Conversation groups, Business Courses. Prestige and Quality for over 15 years. Fast results guaranteed!. Info: 990-0606. Facebook: Fast & Easy Idiomas 01/17
HEALTH SERVICES & SUPPLIES
HOME SALE
SALES
LANGUAGES
PART TIME JOB
CHIROPRACTOR American Licensed. Don’t suffer pain any longer. Call: Dr. Steven Backman, D.C. at 916-75-00 for an appointment. P
2 STORY, Roof Top Plazuela, 3 bed, office, 3 baths, mini-splits throughout and completely well furnished, full equipped kitchen and dining service for 8-all appliances big and small. $150,000, terms and owner financing. Contact: [email protected] or 925 322 3841 01/17
CENTRO DE IDIOMAS ESRAH: Spanish, English, German, Portuguese, Groups and private, all levels. Language Club. Business and medical English. Preparation TOEFL, IELTS. Phone: 193-12-49 Cell/Whats app: 669 932-0931 Facebook: centro de idiomas [email protected] www.esrah.mx 03/17
SOCIAL MEDIA PERSON Looking for a part-time media person that fully understands Facebook, Twitter, Instagram website knowledge in integrating them. Maybe some part-time designing of ads. Contact Mike at Pacific Pearl at 913-0117 or 913-4411 office. P
PROFESSIONAL MOVERS We are a white glove door to door moving company from anywhere in the states to your vacation / second home in Mexico. Bordermovers.com Geoff 480-232-3518 01/17
MEXICO HEALTHCARE INFORMATION. Concerned about your healthcare options while in México? Information sessions each FRIDAY (except Art Walk Days) at El Recreo Theatre in Centro Histórico. 2pm – 4pm www.mexicoexpathealth.com 01/17
RECOGNIZED LEADER IN BOTH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & VACATION RENTAL Services with over 17 years experience in Mazatlán. American-owner, Mexican-registered Corporation. Call Mazatlan Rentals & Management.Ph: 916-7794. e-mail [email protected] or visit www.mazatlan-rentals.com 04/17
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CLASSIFIEDSCommercial Rates:
$400 pesos 15 words, per edition(60 pesos for an extra 5 words)
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PREPAID ADS ONLY. For more information call 913-0117. Add Color 15% More. Display ad in classifieds 1/16 size $1,200
PEOPLE HAS TO COME AND PAID DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICE
CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINE FOR EACH EDITION IS THE 15TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.
(We will even help translate ads for you).
FURNISHED HOUSE, 4 blocks from beach, 2 bdr, 2 bathrooms, Laundry, Air conditioned, Front/Back Yard. Covered Garage, Water Cistern. $ 9,500 MXP per month. Cell Ph. 669 123-0594 01/17
RENTALS
DELUXE CONDOS & HOMES for Weekly & Monthly Rentals. Fully-furnished and well-maintained. Paraiso, Costa Bonita, Quintas del Mar, Ocean Palms, El Cid neighborhood, and many more. Call Mazatlan Rentals & management . Ph. 916-7794, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.mazatlan-rentals.com 04/17
BONDED HOUSEKEEPING, Service and Maintenance while you are away. Call Irma. Cel: 044 669 918-2734 www.hogarlimpiohogar.com 03/17
2 STORY, ROOF TOP PLAZUELA, 3 bed, 3 baths, office, mini-splits, through out and completely well furnished, full equipped Kitchen & Dining service for 8. All appliances, big 6 small. $ 150,000. Terms 6 Owner financing. Contact: [email protected] Ph. (925) 322-3841 01/17
HOUSE FOR SALE, HISTORIC CENTER. 200 mts2 (approx.), 3 bdr., 2 baths, living area, dining area, kitchen, 2 cars garage & small back patio. Water tank 2000 m3. Close by Angela Peralta Theater, main Market & Cathedral. One block away from Blue line. Cell Ph: (669) 120-2729 & 669 120-9847