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| Puerto Vallarta |
| February, 2006 |
. 2006 - Year of Great Achievements for Puerto Vallarta
. Sanitary Infrastructure to Improve Quality of Life in Boca de Tomatlán
. Travelers Rediscover Puerto Vallarta
. Puerto Vallarta Becomes More Competitive Worldwide
. Penticton and Puerto Vallarta Establish Relations
. The Rainbow Bus
. Asociación Femenil Vallartense A.C. and Club
Internacional de la Amistad Join Forces for the First Time
. Public Library Annual Fund Raising Auction
2006 - Year of Great Achievements for Puerto Vallarta
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This year’s budget includes public works with funded 100% by the municipality, for up to 106 million pesos
In next fiscal year’s budget the City of Puerto Vallarta has earmarked funds of its won for around 106 million pesos to build great works of road infrastructure, social infrastructure, urban equipping and basic utilities for neighborhoods.
Thus, under the concept of street, bridge, and road construction, 8 million pesos will be dispersed in the completion of two pluvial collectors in areas around Fluvial Vallarta subdivision, one of which is already finished, aiming at reducing rain water floods on Avenida Francisco Villa.
 Thirty million pesos more will be invested in the construction of Francisco Medina Ascencio Avenue bridges on El Salado estuary and Pitillal river. Works are under way here, with the support of the State Government, which provided 30 million pesos.
Another concept in the direct public work chapter includes 20 million pesos earmarked for the construction of the first phase of the new sanitary landfill; 2 more million pesos to blaze a trail to the new landfill and 2.5 more million in the installation of biogas pipeline and the closing of the current dump.
As to construction of sports spaces and parks, 10 million pesos have been earmarked toward the construction of the sports complex in Ixtapa, 700 thousand pesos for a multiple purpose court in Colonia Agua Azul, 800 thousand pesos for the public plaza at Boca de Tomatlan, 1.5 million pesos to remodel the main plaza in Ixtapa and 2 million pesos in a full-size soccer field with grass, bleachers and bathrooms in Colonia La Lija.
Completion of the public plaza in Colonia Guadalupe Victoria is also scheduled; and two million pesos are earmarked for several parks and gardens with playgrounds, 1.5 million in sports courts in several colonias, 500 thousand pesos to build a plaza in El Canton and an equal amount for the same purpose in Las Juntas.
With a financial roof of 10 million pesos from Fideicomiso Puerto Vallarta, the City is carrying out several works within the integral remodeling of Colonia El Cerro, besides 1.5 million more to refurbish the office for underage offenders, stairs on Costa Rica Street, among others.
On the other hand, it is foreseen to complete the wall of Tebelchia graveyard, and adaptations of the Regional Hospital, at a cost of 1.7 million pesos. Road, park and beach access projects will be assigned 2 million pesos, to make up the total 106 million pesos to be dispersed directly by the City Hall.
It is worth noting that in addition to that figure, there are other important projects and works to be undertaken with the participation of the federal and state governments, among which the support of the federation in the form of 42 million pesos earmarked for the new sanitary landfill and two more bridges on the Pitillal river, with the co participation of Fluvial Vallarta developers.
In his second address Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor announced that the real figure estimated to be invested in public works in the municipality reaches 260 million pesos, including federal and state participation, as well as funds negotiated with other government and private entities.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Sanitary Infrastructure to Improve Quality of Life in Boca de Tomatlán
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Last Monday, Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez, joined by Public Works Director Remberto Quintero and Director of Social Development Director Demetrio Madero Garcia supervised the advancement of the works at the residual water treatment plant site and the sewer in Boca de Tomatlan, which when completed will provide the village with a clean safe environment, for all to enjoy.
The mayor said that these works will benefit all the population, as well as the visitors and they will improve the quality of life, along with the overall image to the world and the health of our people.
The sewer line will carry residual waters to the treatment plant, located one mile away. Seven and a half million pesos were earmarked for the construction of the treatment plant and up to date, 6.7 million pesos have been spent. The City council has resolved to earmark the remainder for the construction of a dock in support of the local fishermen.
To complete these important works, it is only left to install the pump to get the whole system going.
In other matters, the mayor also supervised the facilities that will house the Health Center that will provide medical consultation and emergency care to over 5,000 inhabitants of the Mismaloya community.
Ricardo Vallejo in charge of the construction said that the Health Center will have two doctor’s offices, pharmacy, reception, waiting room, restrooms, and is expected to be completed by mid-February.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Travelers Rediscover Puerto Vallarta
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The destination made it to the Top 5 of the Authoritative Survey of 363 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Agencies.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates unveiled the 2006  results of their authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey, in which Las Vegas remains king of domestic destinations and Caribbean cruising continues to be the hottest international option for travelers. In addition, Puerto Vallarta made an exciting leap into the top five from its 12th position in 2005. The 2006 Travel Trends Survey of 363 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate owners, managers and frontline agents throughout the United States -- roughly equivalent to one response per every two locations -- was conducted November 28-December 16, 2005.
"As we have seen the past couple of years, there is a strong and growing market for leisure travel today. Despite negative events last year, both natural and otherwise, people want to travel," stated Roger E. Block, CTC, Executive Vice President of the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Division. "Because of the desire, travelers are turning to knowledgeable travel agents who can help them find alternatives if their initial choice is unavailable. The surge in travel to Puerto Vallarta and the western coast of Mexico in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma is a perfect example."
According to Block, another good example is the response from Carlson Wagonlit Travel experts as to their outlook for their personal business in 2006. "When nearly 84% respond that their bookings are equal to or above the same time period last year and over 82% are either fairly or very optimistic about the year ahead, we know that travelers and vacationers are realizing the value, knowledge and expertise that is available to them by using the experience only available through their local travel agent," added Block.
Top Vacation Destinations: U.S. and International
When asked to forecast the most popular U.S. destinations for 2006 based on their actual bookings to date, nearly 80% of the respondents named Las Vegas, securing the city's number-one ranking in the survey for the fourth year in a row. The popularity of cruising continues to grow and when combined with the sun and sand of the Caribbean, one understands why Caribbean cruising was named the most popular international "destination" by over 76% of Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate experts.
Also noteworthy:
Overall Mexico dominates the Top 10 international destinations with five vacation options -- Riviera Maya, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico cruises and Cabo San Lucas/Los Cabos placing 2, 3, 5, 9 and 10, respectively. "People have discovered and in some cases rediscovered other areas of Mexico that are great getaway locations," noted Block. "Fortunately for Mexico, despite this past season's hurricanes, it offers so many different regional options and types of vacation at such a good value, it is no wonder people continue to go back year after year."
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Puerto Vallarta Becomes More Competitive Worldwide
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Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez was invited by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico to supervise the airport expansion works, expected to be completed by March.
Puerto Vallarta becomes more competitive each day on an  international level, and the investments carried out aiming at improving air and maritime infrastructures, as well as public works regarding roads, parking lots and city embellishment, represent a great impulse to its positioning as one of the most important destinations worldwide.
These thoughts were expressed by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor, after touring the site of the airport expansion last Tuesday as he was briefed as to the advancement of the works, invited by executives of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (GAP).
Joined by Councilman for Tourism Agustin Alvarez Valdivia as well as representatives of the media, the mayor and GAP executives, among them Operations Director Angel Lermana hd Institutional Relations Director Pedro Sanchez Mejorada, as well as Airport Director Jose Gomez Diaz, toured the site of the new airport facilities.
Gonzalez Villaseñor was informed that the expansion works are at 80% into completion, and they are expected to be completely operational by the end of March, which is a very positive sign, considering this will allow for meeting the passenger’s demand of the peak season.
 Mayor Gonzalez said that along these works, the municipal government is working on the adaptation of the main avenue, by building the new bridges, and embellishing the city with the new Malecon, and the downtown parking lots, with participation of the private sector.
Government, citizens and private sector are working together to ensure Puerto Vallarta for many years. I believe this is a crucial point in the progress of the city, and I hope we continue this way.
At the same time he acknowledged the importance of maintaining the image of a typical town that characterizes At the same time he acknowledged the importance of maintaining the image of a typical town that characterizes Puerto Vallarta, and the only way to achieve this purpose is by enforcing regulations on this subject, aware that this will help maintaining the levels of tourist inflow, at the same time as the identity, customs, traditions and the people’s hospitality.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Penticton and Puerto Vallarta Establish Relations
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Puerto Vallarta Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor received the visit of Mayor Elect of the city of Penticton, Canada; Hart Buckendalh, which marks the beginning of what is expected to be a relation of friendship and collaboration between the two cities.
Mayor Buckendalh’s visit responds to the interest of establishing commercial, and cultural exchange with the city considered the friendliest in the world.
This is how a first approach takes place with the aim of getting acquainted and expressing the interest to establish a sisterhood of cities, strong relations between both cities, enhancing the friendship bond that has been created.
Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez expressed his appreciation of Mayor-elect Buckendalh’s visit and presented him with a commemorative plate to mark the significance of the event.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspape
The Rainbow Bus
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Bob and Glenda Lister, from Havelock, Québec, Canada, are frequent visitors to  Puerto Vallarta. For the lastcouple of yearsthey have joined a charity calledtheSchool Project and helped schools in the Cabo Corrientes municipality. Last year they saw the need for a school bus and ambulance in the community of Mayto, and took it upon themselves to fulfill this need. When they returned to Canada, they bought a 24 passenger school bus, and spent six months doing body work, complete mechanical overhaul, and placing seats down each side to accommodate 16, installing a stretcher, first aid cabinet, and hand-painting the bus both inside and outside.
At the same time, Bob and Glenda organized fundraisers in Ontario and Quebec, to bring about the necessary funds for gas, and to fill the bus with first aid supplies, medical crutches, walkers, wheel chairs, CPR air bags, O2 supplies, soap, tooth brushes and tooth paste, as well as school supplies.
 Bob spoke at Rotary Clubs and other venues in Ontario and Quebec, talking about the project and getting service clubs involved in their undertaking, and the response was amazing: Students from a high school collected 500 pairs of new running shoes to donate. A company called Patterson Dental donated 700 Oral B tooth brushes, packed in boxes, sorted by ages, and 700 tubes of Crest tooth paste. Bob asked a soap company if they had any defective soap bars to donate, and received 6 boxes with 72 cocoa butter soap bars each, which had been ordered by a hotel, but happened to be the wrong color. Bob and Glenda called the bus the “Rainbow Bus”. Their aim was to provide transportation to students who wanted to go to high school, but were unable to travel to one. The bus could also be used as an ambulance to save lives in places where first aid was not available.
With the Rainbow Bus completely loaded they left Quebec on December the 6th, and traveled 7000 kilometers through snow and freezing rain in 10 days across two borders. “We saw the sun when we reached Texas” Bob says. They drove the bus all the way to the head of the municipality of Cabo Corrientes, where they handed the bus to the municipal authorities.
Bob and Glenda’s only motivation is their love of Mexico and its people. They felt this was something they could do to better the lives of the people of Cabo Corrientes. “Our focus is on children and education” says Glenda.
This generous couple is coming near to retirement, and they would like to spend more time in Puerto Vallarta. In the meantime, they have been visiting isolated communities in the municipality of Cabo Corrientes, south of Puerto Vallarta, distributing all the help they brought directly to school children and people in need, with the help of local residents, like singer Blanca Ramos.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspape
Asociación Femenil Vallartense A.C. and
Club Internacional de la Amistad Join Forces for the First Time.
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The purpose of this historical reunion is to support our local charities along with funding the Hospicio La Esperanza (Hospice for the children with cancer). La Asociación Femenil was founded in 1976 to support women and children of old Vallarta. Today, the Associación is working with children with cancer and their families. The International Friendship Club was founded in 1987 providing a major source of funding for over 14 charities as well as additional funding for families and children in need that literally walk into the Clubhouse asking for help.
In this collaboration the two organizations will be working together on two major fundraising events: March 5, 2006: FIESTA CHARRA to benefit Children of Vallarta with Cancer. The event will be from 1PM - 5PM. Mexican food will be served along with beer and Mexican waters along with Piñatas. The women and men will be dressed in clothing representing every State of Mexico. There will be an exhibition of the best Charros from Mexico. Place: Rodeo Bullring ¨Lienzo Charro el Prieto Ibarria¨, in front of the University LA U.N.I.V.A. (on the road to Al Rastro-Mojoneras at the continuation of Avenue Francisco Villa). Buses will be available to take people to the Bullring at Hotel Posada Rio Cuale, Aquilles Serdan (Le Gormet Restaurant) at 12PM. Ticket Price: $350 pesos.
March 18, 2006: IFC CASINO NIGHT to benefit the charities funded by the IFC, at Hotel Canto Del Sol (Plaza Los Glorias) from 7PM - 1AM. There will be 10 blackjack tables, 2 craps tables, poker tables, roulette tables and bingo tables. Ticket price: $350 pesos which includes free soft drinks, selection of hors d´oeuves and $250.00 pesos of chips to start playing at the tables. Open cash bar for alcohol and also hamburgers, hotdogs and fries. Many big prizes to cash in your chips for!!!!
This is the first in Vallarta....bringing together both communities that support so many wonderful charities and people in need. We hope to see you at these events!!!!!
Location for ticket sales to both events: International Friendship Club (222-5466), Sudy Coy (222-5765), Yvonne Ward (228-0050) Cornerstone Hospital (Pamela Thompson 224-8122), Curves (Valerie 222-8621), Sra. Bella de Martinez (224-9906), Sra. Laura de Legorreta (044-322-306-0484).
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspape
Public Library Annual Fund Raising Auction
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The Los Mangos Public Library (Biblioteca) will hold its 6th annual live auction at 6:00 pm on February 3rd at the Library, Francisco Villa 1001, Colonia Los Mangos. The event commences with the serving of tacos, tamales, atole and national drinks. There will be a small charge for the tacos and tamales.
The evening starts with the ever popular fashion show followed by the auction of many goods and services such as hotel stays, restaurant vouchers and boat excursions. This will be followed by the live auction of fabulous pieces of art, sculptures and paintings provided by local galleries as well as by local and national artists. The Library’s new President, María José Zorrilla, will act as auctioneer and all of you who are acquainted with her know it will be a fun and entertaining evening. Come along, have fun and pickup some great art at reasonable prices.
 Biblioteca Los Mangos is a community library supported by donations from local residents, organizations and government. Its purpose is to provide the public with a variety of reading materials and technologically advanced data sources and to act as a community cultural centre. It endeavors to make materials available in Spanish and English and to organize workshops and/or exhibitions of the arts, music and languages. To facilitate these activities, the independent Mexican Patronato solicits donations from a variety of sources and stages various events throughout the year, the auction being one of them.
On March 3, 2006 Library will host a memorial service for our recently departed friend and Library President, Carlos Munguía Fregoso. The community is invited to attend and/or participate. There will be more information about this in February.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspape
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