In Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Monday, September 22 The Afternoon Edition

The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities will be published soon, featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it! 
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in September...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated.     Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks! 

  Here's a link to the Magazine

This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte 

 

   Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Debris on sidewalk impeding pedestrian traffic

Invaden banquetas escombro y basura

Impiden tránsito de peatones

Lanrry PARRA
This information was translated Saturday when it was published by Por Esto.
ISLA MUJERES, 21 de septiembre.-

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Balsero boat removed from Los Tuxpenos beach: After fishermen objected

Remueven barcaza

De playa “Los Tuxpeños”, a petición de pescadores

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ISLA MUJERES, 21 de septiembre.-

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The balsero boat that was removed from North Beach to the area of the Posada Beach known as “Los Tuxpeños”, has been relocated to the property of the Harbor Master. The fishermen who use the Tuxpenos beach objected after municipal Civil Protection workers moved the vessel, because the boat contains many liters of water that has been contaminated with diesel fuel.
      It is noted that the scrap dealer who had planned to dismantle it is no longer interested because he says it is not profitable or worth bringing all his tools and equipment, because everything of value, such as the ~100kgs of aluminum, has already been removed.

 Tvisla Mujeres

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the state, Gov. Borge has announced a series of five concerts by the  Orquesta Sinfónica de Quintana Roo. In Isla Mujeres, it will be held in the Parque Central (on the Town Square) at 7pm on Sunday, Oct. 12. 

Los conciertos comenzarán el 8 de octubre en la Plaza 28 de Julio, en Playa del Carmen, a las 20 horas; el 9, en el Parque Dos Aguas, en Tulum, a las 20 horas; el 10, en el Parque Quintana Roo, en Cozumel, a las 18 hora; el 11, en el Parque de Las Palapas, en Cancún, a las 20 horas, y cerrarán la gira el día 12 en el Parque Central en Isla Mujeres, a las 19 horas.

Noticias de  Quequi......

Seeking deeding of properties

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  Buscan regularizar tenencia de tierras

  0 22 de septiembre de 2014
  The head of the state legislature ( El presidente de la Gran Comisión de la XIV Legislatura del Congreso del Estado de Quintana Roo), José Luis Toledo Medina was in Isla Mujeres for the first Informe report by the mayor. He said our Mayor has the full support of the legislature, and that he plans to support the mayor's projects and to provide better funding for infrastructure on the island in health, education, and sports.
     He said, "I consider the mayor to be one of the best we have ever had Quintana Roo and certainly in Isla Mujeres. I want to take this opportunity to tell the islanders that they can always count on him to manage more funds for tourism infrastructure and public services."
     The legislator explained the he is working closely with the Federal Government to process the request to provide land titles for ~6000 families, most of whom are in the Continental Zone of Isla Mujeres. He said, "We will give legal certainty in land tenure (deeds), ensuring the heritage of the children of Isla Mujeres."  This release of properties will include CORET, with many benefits for the residents of Isla Mujeres, and now with this, the conditions of development will be established in that area.
     He said, "There is a combination of efforts between the Federal and State governments, and indeed the municipal government, and in this regard it is clear that there will always be more benefits for the residents of Isla Mujeres." The introduction of services will be immediate and will reflect the certainty and security they have today, and which will crystallize with the delivery of the property titles.  
       He concluded, "In the 2014 budget, we have reallocated additional resources to Isla Mujeres and in 2015 there will be no exception. We are seeking to provide more resources to the island, this is my promise as President of the legislature, and also as President of the Commission of Tax, Budgetting, and Accounting (presidente de la comisión de hacienda, presupuesto y cuenta), more resources will be devoted to municipalities such as Isla Mujeres. (Please excuse the awkward grammar...translating political speeches is trickier than usual articles.)

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    Increased demand for Hyperbaric Chamber

  SALUD

  Aumentan demanda de cámara hiperbárica

  0 22 de septiembre de 2014
   The physician in charge of the Hyperbaric Chamber, Dr. Heli García Molina, said that the number of fishermen being treated for decompression has doubled and continues to rise. He said this is because they are diving twice as deep, and they do not follow the safety tables regarding depths and times. The situation is complicated by the fact that some of the fishermen are using drugs or alcohol, which increase the risk for decompression injuries.
      He said the fishermen say they must dive deeper now because lobsters have become scarce. They are diving deeper, spending more time below the surface, and increasing their number of descents.
       This is further aggravated for the fishermen who dive under the influence of drugs, which they say provides "security", which the doctor said is fictitious security, because they are pushing the limits of their health. He said, "These substances give them confidence, but in reality this is a false security because while they are working, feeling well, and not feeling any pain, they forget about normal dehydration that occurs during a day at sea, and they believe that everything will conclude well." Unfortunately, lobster fishing is increasingly complicated, risky, and dangerous to the lives of the seamen.
       There have been 41 fishermen treated for decompression injuries so far this season which began July 1st.. This number is expected to rise since there are still five months left to the lobster season.

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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Preventing breast cancer in women

Previenen a mujeres adultas del cáncer de mama

• Sunday, 21 September 2014 08:39
• Written by Diario Respuesta  Jesus Molina
• Category: Isla Mujeres

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Careless advertising presents a bad image 

Da una mala imagen descuidada publicidad

• Sunday, 21 September 2014 08:40
• Written by Diario Respuesta  Jesus Molina
• Category: Isla Mujeres

Residents  have complained that ads located on an abandoned worksite along Lopez Mateo avenue look ugly and that there are many tourists staying in nearby hotels who are being given a bad image of the island. Marissa Lizet Kú Aldana, who lives in the area, said she does not know who gave them permission to put the ads there, but she thinks the City should remove them. Some of them are in poor condition and about to fall down. The contain ads for dive shops, hotels, and rental agencies, among others.
Read more: Da una mala imagen descuidada publicidad

 
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Fight at jail between two inmates stopped immediately
Internos se lían a golpes en la cárcel[+] Ver mas

Police officers immediately stopped a fight between two inmates at the City Jail, which occurred in view of families and friends who were visiting the jail. The two inmates had personal differences, and were placed in separate cells, as part of the normal intervention when this type of phenomenon occurs. It is presumed that the problem is aggravated by the lack of space since there is less than 200 square meters for the recreation of more than 20 defendants, despite the recent expansion. de menos 200 metros cuadrados para recrearse más de 20 procesados.  There are plans to continue increasing the space, to be introduced in due course. The Human Rights Commission frequently visits the jail to evaluate their treatment and to attend to complaints from families about any matter that may violated the rights of each prisoner.

Relocation of hawkers: Pending issue
Reubicar comisionistas, tema pendiente[+] Ver mas

Although in January the Director of Tourism announced a proposal to relocate the 40 hawkers from Rueda Medina, this has not occurred. It is expected when the Ferry Terminal is opened that they will not be allowed inside. Some businessmen want the municipal government to impose more restrictions on the hawkers, because they allege that the commisionistas present a poor image of the island, that they harass tourists, and that sometimes they are drunk.


Residents seek enforcement of regulations
Piden comité vecinal para vigilar reglamento.. [+] Ver mas

Unnamed residents want municipal regulations updated and enforced regarding the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Specifically they are complaining about the patrons who are drinking near the Servifresco on Hidalgo at night, in front of families and tourists.
     A young mother who lives on Hidalgo almost opposite of the property said the employees of the business are unresponsive to complaints from the neighbors. She said their are problems when the patrons are drunk because they argue, yell, and are disrespectful to young girls.

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Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants

 Charity Info
See tab at top of page!

Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross:  Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)

 Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso

Karen Rosenberg's 

NEED DIABETES SUPPLIES FOR OCTOBER DIABETES CLINIC: We have been doing Diabetes Clinics on Isla Mujeres for five years, with more local residents participating annually. This is a joint project of bilingual social workers, nurses, and other health care professionals originally from the USA, working with Isleno community partners. Diabetes is now the primary cause of death in Mexico.

We are in great need of donations of glucometers and strips, specifically these brands: Contour, Contour Next and OneTouch. Many doctor's offices, clinics and hospitals discard strips that are almost expired. Strips are actually still effective for at least a year after expiration dates so often those are the ones that are most often donated. If you have any contact with medical professionals or pharmaceutical reps, you can often get current supplies. We can also use lancets, lancet devices, alcohol pads, and syringes.
The next clinic will be in October 2014. Contact Karen Rosenberg at kfrlisw@gmail.com or Kathy Ennis at kathy@kathyandkeith.mx or FB either of us. We accept monetary donations too and will buy strips to bring down.

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Music 

Miguel's schedule
 Wednesday 7 - 9pm   Comono - solo
 Wednesday through Saturday - 10:30 - 12:00 - Faynes -  La Banda Sin Nombre  (closing 9/16 for 4 weeks)
Friday & Saturday 7 - 9p Marina Paraiso -  solo
Friday & Saturday 12:00 - 2:30am - Adelitas -  La Banda Sin Nombre Salsa Music 
Sunday 7 - 9p - ComoNo - The Sol Rockers 


 John Cain's schedule   

Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm 

Sunday  Comono at El Patio, The Sol Rockers  6:30-8:30

Comono 

Sundays Sol Rockers 7-9 pm and Ryan 9-12
,Mondays Ryan 8 - 11, 
Tuesday Ryan 8-11, 
Wednesdays Miguel 6:30-8:30 Felo and Israel 8:30-11:30, 
Thursdays Ryan 8 - 11 
Fridays, Fabio 6"30-8:30 and Ryan 8:30-11:30..


Javier Martinez Cen La Banda Sin Nombre has played for 12 years at Faynes, we needed some days off, so less than a year a go, we let the band Radios play for us (at the same stage same time), they are great! LBSN play Weds/Saturday from 10:30 till 12, Fridays and Saturdays we also play next door, at Adelitas, just salsa music, from 12:39 till 2:00 
  

Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


 
Fenix 
 Sat ~2p Frequencia (maybe)
       Sun ~2p  Salsa 
Weekday's ~2p.. Various artists including
Chucho (Jesus Campezino) Tues & Thurs, Cuban & Caribbean & Latin music Wed, Fri Discontinued for low season



You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.

Saturday afternoon ~3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant


To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the state, Gov. Borge has announced a series of five concerts by the  Orquesta Sinfónica de Quintana Roo. In Isla Mujeres, it will be held in the Parque Central (on the Town Square) at
 7pm on Sunday, Oct. 12. 

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September Events

Turtle Release...date & time TBA.
Sunrise ~6:30am
Sunset ~7pm at start of month and ~6:30 at end of month

Sept 4  Art Fair Town Square 5:30-9:30pm
Sept 6 8a Procession to Isla Contoy of Virgin of Caridad de Cobre from pier of the Lancheros (north of Magana ferry pier)
Sept 15 Midnight at town square: Grito de Dolores
Sept 16  Independence day
Sept 23  Equinox

Moonrise over the Caribbean (Sunset ~7p)
Sept 8    6:41pm   
Sept 9    7:28 pm
Sept 10  8:14 pm
Sept 11   9:01pm
Sept 12  9:48 pm
Sept 13 10:37pm

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SUMMER-FALL

Whale Shark Season ...ends Sept 15
It is Sea Turtle Mating & Nesting season
Red & Blue crabs are migrating to the sea for spawning during full moons

Turtle release dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance
 Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival  TBA Nov?

Artist Fairs on the Square, usually first Thursday, have been cancelled for October & November.  Next Fair: Dec. 4

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