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Puerto Vallarta
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September 9th to 15th, 2002
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MEMORIAL SERVICE
The U.S. Consular Agency in Puerto
Vallarta, extends a cordial invitation to those who
remember and share the pain of the tragedy of which
our country suffered last year.
Please accompany us at the Memorial
Service on Wednesday, September 11th, 8:30 a.m. at the
Sheraton Buganvilias Hotel meeting rooms where Pastor
Don Powell will lead us in prayer for those who perished,
and their loved ones who were left behind, and for God
to bring peace and harmony to our world.
Sincerely,
Kelly Trainor
U.S. Consular Agent
Press Release
8th Gourmet Festival News
The presentation of the progress
being made in the organization of the 8th Gourmet Festival
of Puerto Vallarta met impressed the attendance at the
Velas Vallarta Hotel recently. The organizers also took
the opportunity to present the Festival's new web site
at www.festivalgourmet.com
The following sponsoring brands were
also acknowledged at the event: Cuervo Tradicional,
Corona Beer, Aeromexico, Caterplan Food Service, US
Meat Federation, US Pork, US Beef, Riedel, Matfer, Kitchen
Aid, Volvo, Holanda, Unilever, Macy's, Epicur, Eurolac,
American Express, the Puerto Vallarta Trust, Vallarta
Lifestyle, University of Guadalajara Puerto Vallarta
Campus, Copa de Golf Vallarta, Vallarta Opina, Tribuna
de la Bahía, Vatel Club de México, Hellmann's
and Knorr, as well as the printing house of Impresora
del Puerto and graphic designer Elizabeth Garza.
218 Couples Take Wedding Vows
Two hundred and eighteen couples
took their wedding vows last week at the Jalisco Salon
of the Krystal Vallarta Hotel in a yearly event called
"Collective Weddings".
Puerto Vallarta Mayor, Pedro Ruiz Higuera and his spouse
Mayra, president of the local DIF chapter witnessed
the union of the couples.
Starting early, the attendance listened
carefully to the pre-marital talk given by the General
Secretary of City Hall who explained the municipal program
entitled "United Against Sexual Child Exploitation".
She made it clear that in Puerto Vallarta, child abuse
will not be tolerated and stressed that "the family
is the foundation for a healthy society and Vallarta
deserves such as society."
For his part, the Mayor congratulated
those who decided to take the big step and his wife
made a toast to the newlyweds.
Besides legalizing their status after
37 years together, 62-year old Camerino Espinosa de
la Cruz and Teresa Rodríguez Ramírez,
59, also received their birth certificates in the name
of 152 others in attendance.
One clear example that proved that
it is never too late to legalize a relationship was
that of the couple from Las Palmas, Martha Elena Peña
and Lorenzo Tapia, who decided to do so after having
been together for 39 and a half years. Smiling at each
other when asked what made them decide, they answered,
"because we are already old and it's better this
way." Their only daughter, Elvira, who is about
to turn 39 helped them make the decision so that she
may be legally registered.
Public Security Receives Sophisticated
Israeli Arms
The message to delinquents is clear:
"we are armed and we will not be held hostage by
delinquents," words spoken by the Director of Public
Security, Transit and Firefighters of Puerto Vallarta,
as he accepted delivery of new arms and bullet-proof
jackets from the city's Mayor.
City Hall invested $1 Million pesos
to acquire 40 Galil-type semi-automatic weapons from
Israel. In addition, it also received 20 9-mm. Brownings
and 10 30-mm. specials on loan from the State Department
of Public Security. (V.O.)
More Control Over Garbage Business
In order to avoid illegal competition
with regard to those who make a living from picking
over garbage at the city dump and those who want to
enter or purchase recyclable waste, City Hall approved
the hiring of three people to control access to the
site, as well as the requirements that will have to
be satisfied by companies or people in order to do accomplish
such transactions.
This resulted from the growing problem
of garbage in Puerto Vallarta, a matter that must be
analyzed from an integral point of view that includes
the stages of storage, collection, recycling, transportation,
treatment and final disposal of the waste material.
Of all the refuse generated every day in this town,
the majority is picked up but the rest is disposed of
in the streets, vacant lots, parks, gardens and roadways.
Emiliano Zapata Neighborhood Donates
Bulletproof Vests To Police Department
The Neighborhood Association of Emiliano
Zapata and the Rotary Club Vallarta South donated 35
bulletproof vests to the municipal authorities, which
in turn handed them over to the management of the municipal
Public Security Department.
James Halas, Chief of Police in Skokie,
Illinois, donated this equipment with the help of ex-cop
Leon Roger Reiter who has been a resident of Puerto
Vallarta's Emiliano Zapata neighborhood for 13 years.
Here we go again…
State and Business Reiterate Commitment
For the Nth time, the Governor of
the State of Jalisco committed himself to the business
sector to give a definite response within 60 days with
regard to the building of a Convention Center in Vallarta.
Unofficial versions mentioned that
he is still looking to locating such a Center in El
Salado estuary, although this time it would be in the
framework of a project that would include a theme park.
Following his meeting with representatives
of different sectors that make up the Coordinating Council
on the matter, the Governor said that a study is being
conducted to determine which would be the best place
for the construction of the Convention Center…
Vallarta Women's Association
20 Underprivileged Students Receive
Scholarships
The president of Vallarta's Women
Association, Eva Contreras de González -the spouse
of the President of the Board of this publication- presented
scholarships to 20 underprivileged youngsters in elementary
and secondary school grades. She reminded the students'
mothers to watch the money and make sure that it be
spent exclusively towards their children's education.
The 12 elementary level students
and 8 high school youngsters will receive $ 200. and
300. pesos per month respectively. These funds come
from the donations of the Eagle Wings Foundation, a
non-profit association composed by Mexican and foreign
time-share owners.
For the youngsters to continue receiving
the monthly stipend, their mothers will have to submit
receipts justifying the expenses for educational purposes
and the youngsters will have to maintain good grades
in school.
39th International Convention
of Sister Cities
The Governor of the State of Jalisco
inaugurated the XXXIXth international convention of
Sister Cities of Mexico-U.S.A. held here last week by
stressing that hospitality and friendship are the source
of sisterhood agreements between cities. In that sense,
Jalisco plays an important role as it has formalized
such agreement with 73 cities around the world - Asia,
Europe, Latin America and the U.S.
These agreements have brought enormous
benefits to youngsters, communities and governmental
institutions on both sides of the agreements.
He added that Puerto Vallarta is
the ideal location to stage this important event as
it is one of the eight most visited destinations in
the world.
City Council No Longer Looking
Only at "El Salado"
With regard to the possibility that
the Convention Center may be built in the "to-be-urbanized"
zone of El Salado Estuary, we may hear an announcement
from Puerto Vallarta's City Council that it may be built
elsewhere. Councilwoman Gloria Palacios and other like
her propose that it be built close to the golf courses.
It appears that the Mayor is endorsing that proposal,
but there are others who claim that the estuary is still
the best option.
Queen Of Fiestas Patrias Finalists
Mireya Gonzalez Lopez Arce, Las
Palmas, Cristina Ramos Alvarado, Ixtapa, Nancy Paola
Bernal, Pitillal, Janet Ramirez Barrazam Colonia Villa
de Las Flores and Brenda Bushey Beer, Aurora, are the
five finalist in the Queen of Fiestas Patrias 2002 Competition.
Despite the rain friends asnd families cheered on their
favorite as the contestants paraded in traditional regional
dresses.
Janet Ramirez Barraza was awarded
the title of Miss Amiable, Cristina Ramos Alvarado,
Miss Photogenic, and Mireya Gonzalez Lopez Arce, Miss
Elegance.
The evening opened with the Ballet
Folklorico Xiutla. The first phase of competition covered
sympathic and culture and each candidate wore a traditional
dress. They answered questions on the history of the
Independence of Mexico. In the second phase the contestants
wore evening gowns and were evaluated on beauty and
personality. The crowing of the Queen of the Fiestas
Patrias is scheduled for Sunday, 7 p.m. in front of
the Presidencia.
Patriotic Symbols of Exhibition
The Exhibition of Patriotic Symbols
of Mexico has opened on of the outer corridor of the
Presidencia facing the Malecon. The exhibition, part
of the Fiestas Patrias 2002 was presented by Professor
Enrique Barrios Limon, coordinador of the civic activities.
Barrrios Limon said that this exhibition promotes civic
values in the people of Puerto Vallarta, thus demonstrating
the importance of symbols of national identity.
The exhibition shoes the 10 national
coats of arms dating since Hernan Cortes to the present
day symbol of an eagle atop a nopal catcus devouring
a serpent. On exhibition also are the 11 flags representing
the colony, the War of Independence, and post-Revolution.
The standard of Miguel Hidalgo is proudly displayed.
The History of the National Anthem
is displayed, emphasising the important points in its
development, and terminates with the final choice written
by Francisco Gonzalez Boganegra and Jaime Nino.
The exhibition, Mexican National
Symbols will be on display through September 27.
With an audience of 60 Presidente
Municipal Pedro Ruiz Higuera unveiled a plaque as part
of the first stage in the Plaza de Hermandad (The Friendship
Plaza). It is loocated at the edge of the Bahia de Banderas
at calle San Salvador between the Buenaventura and Primier
Hotels.
Ruiz thanked Ana Maria Flores, President
of the Sister Cities Committee of Puerto Vallarta, which
initiated the idea.
He added 'The Plaza de Hermandad
will serve as a clear example for all our sister cities.
The space was donated by Architect Abel Villa. Flags
from all the countries that are Sister Cities with Puerto
Vallarta are courtesy of Vila. Also the official seal
of each city will be on the plaza. Present for the inaguaration
were serveral authorities from Sister City San Barbara,
Califirnia were present.
Edward Halsted, President of Sister
Cities International thanked the authorities of Puerto
Vallarta for their hospitality. Halsted commented "Without
a doubt the Plaza of Friendship will fortify the union
of Puerto Vallarta and the International Committee.
Villa thanked Ruiz for his assistance in this project
for posterity.
New Cinema Versalles
Ignacio Guzman Garcia, Vice-President
Municipal, city dignitaries and Special invited guests
cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the Cinema Versalles
on Saturday August 31.
The new Cinema is located at the
corner of Francisco Villa and Viena across from the
Pemex station.
Antonio Castro Fernandez, owner
and admistrator of the Multi-cinema Versalles commented,
"It has always important to have the presence of
local authorties so as not to break a longstanding tradition.
With this cinema with 4 screening rooms we are here
to demonstrate a recreation space that is srcure for
all.
Castro Fernandez noted that although
the Cine Bahia has been used for the Film Festivals,
I have not discarded the possibility that the Cinema
Versalles can open its doors to such events for the
Municipal Department of Culture.
Each of the 4 screening rooms has
a capacity of 170 people. Each is equipped with the
latest equipment, funcionality and modern design. Present
at the inauguration were Maria Jose Zorrilla, Director,
Municipal Department of Culture, Gregorio Robles Mora,
Councilman of Culture, Jose de Jesus Torres Barron,
Councilman of Sports, Arcelia MaderaLopez, Director
of Radio Cultural de Puerto Vallarta, Gustavo Fernandez
and Esmeralda Vega of the La Revista radio program.
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