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| Puerto Vallarta |
| January, 2007 |
New Plaza in El Pitillal Inaugurated
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A new space for families to live together and a trigger for commercial activity
In a joyful verbena last Monday night the new plaza in El Pitillal district was officially inaugurated by Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor, who was joined by his wife, Mrs. Gloria  Cordova de Gonzalez, president of DIF, as well as by businessman Carlos de la Torre, Project Director Rodrigo Ramos, and Pitillal Delegate Francisco Franco Machain, and other dignitaries.
The mayor said he was very pleased and thankful, specially with the residents of El Pitillal for the support they gave his office for three years, and for believing in aproject that enhances the center of the town, and provides a space to enjoy family time, while reactivating commercial activity in this part of the municipality.
Father Agustin Ibarría, in turn, referred to the Plaza of El Pitillal as a key point of reunion for the community; since the old days, colonizers got together here with their families, and now, this new project comes to inject to the productive life of the district.
The presbyter said that just like Puerto Vallarta lives off tourism, El Pitillal lives off commerce, and this new plaza will raise the level of well being of the inhabitants of the district, since business was lost because of the lack of parking spaces.
The plaza was built at a cost of 25 million pesos and offers 170 parking spaces underground.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
National Sister Cities Association Visits Puerto Vallarta
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 Within the framework of the ordinary City Council meeting on November 30, the City welcomed the Santa Barbara Sister Cities Committee, and a numerous delegation currently in Puerto Vallarta. Members of the National Association of Sister Cities were also greeted by the City Council.
Mayo Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor addressed the members of the Santa Barbara-Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee, and emphasized that both cities set an example of brotherhood among peoples worldwide.
He said that through the years there is a lot to thank Santa Barbara for, as to support of the social assistance and all that has been achieved as to the education of the Vallartan youth by means of the student exchange established with the Californian city. He also thanked them for the support Puerto Vallarta has received from them in the areas of Civil Protection, Fire and Police.
 “We wish that just like Santa Barbara has been a sister city in which Puerto Vallarta has had great promotion, and from which investments have come to our city, the message of brotherhood reaches other cities in America”.
Later, the City Council Assembly welcomed the members of the Mexico-United States National Sister Cities Association, and said that Puerto Vallarta has characterized itself for offering warmth and friendship to people from other cities in Latin America with which it has become sisters.
“We are reciprocal to the good and respond the same way” the mayor said, while emphasizing that this is one of the most important development poles in the country, that presents itself to the world just like it is, a typical town, safe, vigorous, with a great vision of the future.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Belaire Golf Resort and Spa Ground Breaking Ceremony
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The mayor emphasized the level of confidence Puerto Vallarta has reached among investors during his term, which reflects as a flow of new investments into the local economy
Last Monday, December 11, a ground breaking ceremonytook place at the site of the future Belaire Golf Resort and Spa. Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez  Villaseñor and his wife, Gloria Córdova de Gonzalez attended the ceremony and reception as special guests to Jonathan Tomasselo, president of the Group Belaire Golf Resort and Spa.
Upon addressing the audience, Puerto Vallarta’s first councilor expressed his satisfaction to see this new project set in motion, which will bring about an important tourist impulse to the tourist activity, from which the different niches of the market can benefit.
 He also emphasized the image and presence of Puerto Vallarta in the international markets as one of the main beach destinations in the world, and said that besides the safety and the grandiose natural scenery, “Puerto Vallarta enjoys an additional element, the confidence of people to come here to invest in new projects”. Such confidence reflects at the end of my term as mayor as 700 million dollars worth of private investments, and the creation of 12,000 new job positions.
In turn, Jonathan Tomasselo said that this new consortium is being developed under the new concept of fractional ownership that incorporates real estate innovation and excellence of residential services. The initial investment is about 14 million dollars and it will create five hundred new jobs, and a similar number of indirect jobs.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Successful Open Heart Surgery at Hospital San Javier
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In a press conference held in the meeting room at Hospital San Javier Marina, a group of doctors informed the media about a successful open heart surgery performed on Dominick Clemente, 59. Clemente was traveling with his wife Susan aboard a cruise ship when he began to experience chest pain, and was referred by the doctor aboard the ship to the San Javier Hospital, through its medical cruise ship coordinator, Dr. Agustin Fernandez Souza.
 Dominick considered himself a healthy man, a non smoker, non drinker who exercises regularly; whoever, studies practiced on him at the hospital proved one of the main arteries to be blocked in three different spots, which called for immediate surgery. The team of medical specialists who responded to the emergency call was made of Cardiologist Leslie Swindle, Cardiologist Alejandro Valadez and Internist, Intensive Therapist Alejandro Ríos; who immediately took charge of the situation and provided the patient with the required assistance.
After evaluating the state of Mr. Clemente, it was decided that the best option was to operate, and immediately proceeded to make the necessary arrangements. One of the top cardio-surgeons in the country was flown in from Guadalajara along with a specialized anesthesiologist. Within twenty four hours from been admitted in the hospital, the patient had been successfully operated and taken to the intensive care section. He was expected to recover and be able to fly back home, safely and comfortably, within one week.
The successful operation performed by the doctors at San Javier Hospital was possible thanks to the latest technology available inside the hospital, which enables them to evaluate the situation of a patient within a few hours.
 At the press conference was also Mrs. Clemente, who commented on the prompt care provided by the hospital, and said she was grateful that all the necessary equipment was right here at the hospital, since in small cities in America, patients are often forced to travel two or three hours to a nearby city where facilities are available. She rated San Javier’s care “superior”. “And when I say superior…” she emphasized. She has been in the medical field for years.
Reporters were allowed to see Mr. Clemente in his room, with his previous approval. He said he felt good, and remarked on the fact that he was lucid when he left the operating room.
Dr. Valadez said at the press conference that the type of surgery carried out was known as "beating heart surgery," a phrase used to describe cardiac surgery done without bypass pump mechanism. In these operations, the heart is beating during surgery. This approach results in fewer post-operative complications and better overall results.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Toys for Tots Set Out to Raise 10,000 Smiles
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Toys for Tots’ Annual Gala Dinner Dance took place at the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa last Sunday, December 10. It was a wonderful fun evening for golfers and Navy League friends in support of a very noble cause, bringing a smile to the faces of 10,000 children in communities of Puerto Vallarta and the neighbor municipality of Bahia de Banderas. On Three Kings Day, a motorcade will depart from the Marriott to deliver 10,000 toys to needy children.
 Navy League’s Jerry Lafferty, who played master of ceremonies at the dinner dance, was very pleased toannounce that this year the Toys for Tots campaign had far surpassed the expectations of organizers and volunteers, by reaching the $700,000-peso mark, as compared to $400,000 last year. Funds raised this year not only make it possible for the charitable organization to give away 10,000 toys to an equal number of children in surrounding villages, but also to build two new playgrounds in depressed areas, to provide children with the facilities to develop fun physical activities. One location is being selected in the Puerto Vallarta municipality with the help of the Social Development Department, and the other location will be determined in Bahia de Banderas.
Jerry reminisced of the humble beginnings of the charity in Puerto Vallarta eight years ago, when it raised a little money to buy 700 toys. Likewise, he recognized the people who have been the driving forces behind this great effort, such as Dennis Whitelaw and Lita Aguirre, General Manager of Marriott CasaMagna; and American Consular Agent Kelly Trainor.
 Today, sponsors supporting Toys for Tots include the Marriott CasaMagna Resort, the Vista Vallarta Golf Club, Coldwell Banker/La Costa Realty, Continental Airlines, Scotiabank and TaylorMade-Adidas; as well as more than 100 local small businesses. The support received from sponsors and the dedicated work of a large body of volunteers enable the charity to devote every peso raised to its purpose: putting a smile on the faces of children.
The award ceremony for the Toys for Tots Golf Tournament followed a delicious dinner that was enjoyed by all. The golf tournament was held on Saturday, December 9, at the Vista Golf Club’s Weiskopf course and the foursome led by Joe Johnston won it. Prizes were also awarded in various other categories, including longest drive and closest to the pin, which incidentally, was won by Dennis Whitelaw.
A couple of videos were shown during the evening, with the tournament’s highlights and the history of Toys for Tots in Puerto Vallarta.
Door prizes were also given away, and a silent auction of selected items was held as well. The ball went on in a lively mood till way past midnight.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
Ground Broken at the New Sanitary Landfill
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The first phase of this important project is set in motion
Municipal authorities have inspected the first phase of construction at the new sanitary landfill; Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor and several council members visited the site to supervise the progress of this new public work that will provide the city of Puerto Vallarta with a proper space for the final disposition of waste, while creating a healthy environment for the Vallartan families.
 The facilities at the landfill will allow creating and operating a new ecological park, a natural space for recreation; and the functionality of the new basin to meet the demands of one of the most important tourist destinations in the country.
With the new landfill, the wellbeing of about 30,000 families living in the surroundings of the old city dump is secured, thus improving the life of the population in general.
The new landfill is developed according to advanced waste management techniques, including control of lixiviates, and gas emissions. It will also include infrastructure to separate and recycle solid waste, to avoid polluting the environment.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
White Christmas Operation Launched
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A coordinated operation of federal, state and municipal bodies will guarantee security during the December holiday season.
 The municipal governments of Puerto Vallarta and Bahia de Banderas set the 2006 White Christmas Operation in motion, previous to the arrival of thousands of national and international visitors into the region during the Christmas festivities, aiming at ensuring the security and wellbeing of the citizenry.
Mayor Gustavo Gonzalez Villaseñor, Mayor Jaime Alonso Cuevas Tello, as well as the commanders of the different police corporations, presided over the kickoff ceremonies last Tuesday.
The mayor said that Puerto Vallarta coordinates efforts for the federal, state and municipal corps to work together to provide the community and visitors who come to admire the natural beauty of the region with the desired security.
He praised the good work of all in the police force, who put their generosity, sacrifice and dedication at the service of the citizens and tourists, and called on them to give anextra  effort during this season, since they tend not only toresidents, but at thousands of visitors who require their assistance and support.
Gonzalez Villaseñor congratulated his Bahia de Banderas counterpart for his promptness to provide, timely and adequately, the security required all over the Bay of Banderas in a continuous task of inspection and vigilance along with the municipal government he has chaired for the last three years.
In turn, Cuevas Tello said that it was sought to bring together the authorities of the two municipalities, as well as the representatives of the police corps to the purpose of coordinating actions to improve the security of the inhabitants and the many visitors that come to the region this time of the year, by means of the White Christmas Operation.
All the corporations involved in the operation were present at the ceremonies, as well as the Green Angels, Preventive Federal Police, the Naval Sector of Puerto Vallarta and the Civil Protection Units from both municipalities.
Source: Ambito Puerto Vallarta Weekly Newspaper
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