In Isla Mujeres Daily News Saturday, October 5 The Afternoon Edition

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The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines &  newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has  translations of the articles,  Daily Events & Live Music Schedules  & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses ....Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

  

  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Propose households create "Emergency Kits" for severe weather

Proponen crear “caja de emergencias”

Viernes, 04 de Octubre de 2013 21:04

Para hacer frente a mal tiempo en hogares

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 4 de octubre.-

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  The Tropical Storm "Karen" was an excellent practice of coordination and prompt response by the Committee of Civil Protection of the municipality and the state. Now for improvement, a Municipal Subcommittee is being formed, with participation by the teachers and campus directors, because the schools serve as options for shelter during severe weather. The Commandante of the Navy base suggested that households create an "emergency kit" containing personal documents, nonperishable food, water, and a first aid kit to name a few items. He said it is important that each household be prepared in case of a weather impact, for at least 48 hours. He noted that children are a most effective tool to change the way adults think, and this is demonstrated in their caring about the environment.

Respiratory illnesses: Within normal parameters despite repeated rain in recent weeks 

Males respiratorios, dentro de párametros habituales

Viernes, 04 de Octubre de 2013 20:59

Pese a constantes lluvias de últimas semanas

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 4 de octubre.-

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Despite the rainy weather of hurricane season, there has been no increase in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses, said the hospital director, David Valenzo Loaeza . The week ended with 82 visits of patients with respiratory complaints ranging from a simple cold to more complex problems such as bronchitis.

 Agapito presents his plan for the municipality 

Agapito define rumbo

Viernes, 04 de Octubre de 2013 20:57

Presenta diagnóstico del municipio y pone manos a la obra

Felipe LIZAMA

ISLA MUJERES, 4 de octubre.-

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Agapito Magana, mayor of Isla Mujeres, gave firm instruction to the heads of the various departments of the City, as he explained the direction the municipal government will take in the next three years. He laid out his five guidelines, which are: improving the living conditions in the community, boosting the economy & employment, ensuring basic services for the people, creating organized care of the environment, and ensuring good governance that is close to the people. He announced four appointees. He spoke about his priorities for the municipal government which include providing public services for all, attracting investment to create jobs, solving the problem of the lack of cover age in the health services area, and in the issue of education, providing school supplies and offering programs in technical training.

 Tvisla Mujeres








Noticias de  Quequi......

Saying more police are needed

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  SEGURIDAD

  Aseguran que hacen falta más policías

  0 04 de octubre de 2013   City Council member Abirán Fuentes Cruz, president of the Comisión de Seguridad Pública of Isla Mujeres, said there is an urgent need to streamline the police department and seek management of resources to expand the number of officers, because currently there are only ninety-two. Of these 92, there are 25 in administration, and of the rest, some are assigned to Traffic Division, and the others are distributed across the island, the continental zone, and Francisco May. He said the lack of officers is due to the lack of resources and because the city does not qualify for a grant from SUBSEMUN (Grant for Municipal Security). Therefore, the City Council depends of resources from the state government, which was one of the documents approved of last week. For now the safety of the citizens is guaranteed, but there is a need to hire more officers. He will discuss the issue with the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources, since it will involve the City payroll.

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  Still lacking teachers 

  DENUNCIA

  Maestros siguen faltando

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 The schools are lacking five teachers, and the supervisor of the district 039 in Isla Mujeres, Guadalupe Briceño León, said she hopes the Secretaría  of Educación and Cultura solves the situation promptly because it is affecting ~150 children. At the elementary school "Andres Quintana Roo", a teacher took early retirement, which is also the case at "Cesar Mendoza Santana" and "Julio Saury Espinoza.  Regarding the other teacher lacking at "Cesar Mendoza Santana" the class has had three teachers assigned to them, and each has left for various reasons. The other school affected is on the mainland where a teacher left due to pregnancy. The supervisor said the parents complaints about this problem are legitimate, but the vacancies should be filled shortly.

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Agapito defines the plan for his government

Marca Agapito el rumbo de su gobierno

Sábado 05 de Octubre de 2013 05:19 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

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Thankful for "Karen's" positive effect on fishing

Agradecen tener una positiva pesca por presencia de 'Karen'

Sábado 05 de Octubre de 2013 05:19 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA  After the rains and wind of the storm, came the calm that allowed the fishermen to go out to sea yesterday morning and return to the white sands with a good catch. On the beach known as "Barrio", the reporter interviewed happy fishermen who were thanking God and saying their day went very well, and they were catching both lobsters and other seafood/fish in their nets and traps. This was repeated at the other fishing cooperatives.

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  Seeking shrimp boat crew member

Buscan a un náufrago de barco camaronero

Sábado 05 de Octubre de 2013 05:18 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA     Search and rescue activities continue, but no trace has been found of the seaman who went overboard from the shrimp boat "Marengo" about 40 nautical miles from Isla Mujeres. The local Navy was joined by a patrol from Coatzacoalcos and a plane from Chetumal. He fell into the sea on Wednesday night, (~11:30pm says Por Esto) but it was not reported to the military until Thursday morning (Por Esto says hours later). The boat is from Puerto Juarez with an unknown number of crew members, and they were apparently not well informed about weather conditions, because on Wednesday there was a restriction to vessels under 50 feet and an advisory to monitor the path and behavior of Tropical Storm Karen. The crew member is known as "Soyita" and the search will stop after 96 hours, but it can be extended if weather conditions permit. 

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Diario La Verdad
 
Agapito Magana establishes a plan for governing Isla Mujeres

Establece Agapito Magaña plan de gobierno en Isla Mujeres

4 de octubre a las 7:56 pm

 por esto

Fruitless search at sea and by air
Búsqueda infructuosa por aire y mar [+] Ver mas




Nautical activities return to normal
Actividades náuticas vuelven a la normalidad [+] Ver mas

Tourism revived with the improved weather on Friday, and tours that had been cancelled were scheduled and the visitors enjoyed the sunshine and snorkeling. Tourists were seen on the beaches and  shopping.  The fishing industry was also back to normal, in the wake of Tropical Storm "Karen".



Return of mobile vendors
Repunte en el comercio ambulante[+] Ver mas

Por Esto says the mobile vendors must be selling without permits because the City is busy with the governmental changeover. PE says this affects the sales of established businesses who pay for their operating licenses and taxes, and that they should be controlled by the Office of Enforcement (Fiscalizacion).



Garbage awaiting collection
La basura permanece incólume. [+] Ver mas

The reporter said some locals said there were bags that had not been picked up from two days ago, and collection services are not yet meeting the needs of the community. On Monday, the mayor said he would address this problem and it is hoped that the city government will regulate this service promptly. Street patching projects were begun this week.


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UPCOMING EVENTS
 

The Artist's fair will be the third Thursday in October due to the change of government & will resume being the first Thursday in November.  Oct. 17th, Town Square 4-7p.

See Live Music schedule at top of page for Live music during low season. Fayne's is closed in early October. Some gigs are more intermittent during October & can be prone to weather cancellations.

I am working on the events schedule for October-November. There is usually a Mayan-Caribbean Cultural Festival, and of course Day of the Dead, which lasts over a week here as Hanal Pixan.  At the end of November is the town saint celebration. Then in early December is the Virgin of Guadalupe festival which begins the Christmas holidays that continue into January and the Day of Kings..  
Meanwhile, here is a list of events in the Maya Riviera area LINK, and here is a LINK to an article I wrote about Hanal Pixan, and HERE is the article I wrote about Day of the Dead in Isla Mujeres.

John Cain says..
My schedule this week is
Tuesday solo from 8 to 10 pm at Cafe Del Mar, lovely spot on the beach across from Jax,
Wednesday the return of The Sol Rockers at Bally Hoo Restaurant from 7 to 930, come support this great venue, relaxing vibe and good food!
Friday solo at Iguana Bar Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres from 7 to 9 and
Saturday at The Sunset Grill, solo from 7 to 9 pm. They offer 2x1 special from 6 to 10 pm on all wine by glass or bottle, nice deal. See ya! 

Miguel's schedule this weekend:

Saturday at 11:30pm Tequileria La Adelita and Sunday at Bahia Tortuga at 7pm

Sol Rockers are playing Sunday at Bahia Tortuga

* FIDEL NADAL FULL BAND * EN ISLA MUJERES *

Sunday, November 24 at 8:00pm

Poc-na hostel in Isla Mujeres

 

On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Poblano stuffed w shrimp, w nut sauce

Casa de los Sueños

Un chile relleno de camaron con salsa de nuez

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Casa de los Sueños

Un rico pastel de camote y coco  (sweet potato & coconut)

Una riquisima ensalada les esperamos  (a tasty salad...we await )
Att. Chef raul

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Tony Garcia  Purchases for Rex & Paulina's 1 month old...

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Turismo De Isla Mujeres and Isla Mujeres were tagged in Riccardo Maria Mantero's photo from August 8. and Isla Mujeres Quintana Roo at Isla Mujeres.

E dopo tanti tramonti, finalmente un'alba!

The president of the Light House Foundation, biologist Jeans Ambsdorf, was recognized by the municipal president Agapito Magana Sanchez, as a Distinguished Guest of Isla Mujeres for his work with the association Amigos de Isla Contoy, an environmental group that promotes recycling and other ecological efforts in the community.

AMIGOS DE ISLA CONTOY, A.C.

Reconocimiento Huésped Distinguido de Isla Mujeres.

El biólogo Jeans Ambsdorf, presidente de la Fundación Light House, fue reconocido por el presidente municipal Agapito Magaña Sánchez, como Huesped Distinguido de Isla Mujeres, por su aportación al municipio a través de la asociación Amigos de Contoy, grupo ambiental que promueve en la comunidad la cultura del reciclaje, entre otros temas en materia de ecología.

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Caribe On Canvas

Early morning shot taken of the beach area in front of Privilege Aluxe. Doesn't look like a bad spot to relax and enjoy the ocean.

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It says..Grapes with Chamoy six for 10pesos after 2pm, delivery service. Chamoy is hard to explain here is a link.

AnNe MuñoaMerca Isla Apartir de las 2pm!

*Uvas con Chamoy
6 x $10 pesos
Pedidos inbox o whatssap 9981331436.

*servicio a domicilio. Apartir de. 2 bolsitas! — with Alondra Perez Farias and 6 others.

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Pat Oreskovich

let me count the ways l love Isla ..you walk out your door an their doing hola hoops on the street...and across the street a group is singing and then you see Miguel...and then the next block you stop to take a photo with a fun statue...hmm this doesn't happen at home all because your just on your way for dinner walking hmmm
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  Playa Norte now in real time in Isla Mujeres   

 "Time Lapse" of Playa Norte Webcam:  LINK  
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