Surada Winds Sideline Boaters, Newbie Congresswoman, Catching Plenty Of Grouper & Red Snapper, 70 Million For Parks, Artists Fair Today In Isla Mujeres News Thursday, April 4 Today's Articles: The Final Edition

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90% of Nautical Activity Paralyzed By Surada Winds
Early yesterday, the Harbor Master closed the port for boats under 40 feet due to winds up to 40kph, with gusts up to 50 kilometers per hour. He did not allow them to offer their tours in the bay or to el Farito (a snorkeling area where there is a small islet with a little lighthouse). The winds chased many sunbathers from the beach and caused sand to pile up on the sidewalks, curbs, and streets, particularly near the Posada beach on north main street. The ferries were running normally. The Harbor Master said if conditions improve on Thursday, the small boats will be allowed to leave port. Source Diario Q Roo/ Manuel Valdez  Suradas are fronts that bring warm winds from the southeast.


Free Birth Certificates

The municipal social service agency, DIF, is offering free birth certificates as part of the celebrations to mark Children's Day, with the slogan, "Identity is my right", in coordination with the municipal Civil Registry.  The child's age must not exceed 6 years and 9 months to qualify, and the last date to submit documents in April 22, and they will be ready for delivery on  April 30, for Children's Day., at 9am in the offices of the municipal DIF agency. Documents should be submitted at the Civil Registry ( the certificate of live birth is mentioned.) Source: Diario Q Roo & graphic from Municipal Facebook page

Islanders Are 7% Of State Population: Congressman Backs Infrastructure Initiative
Isla Mujeres state Congressional Representative, Deputy Demetrio Calaya Cotero, has been promoting an initiative to the  Congress for two years that would give more support to the development of infrastructure on the islands of Quintana Roo. He explained that 7% of the state population, 93,633 residents, live on the islands of Isla Mujeres, Holbox, and Cozumel. . He explained that the adoption by the Thirteenth Legislature of this decree as an additional  paragraph  to Article 8 of the Constitution of Quintana Roo,  would allow more support for infrastructure to the nearly 100,000 residents of these islands. It also aligns with the Amsterdam Treaty which recognizes that island regions suffer from structural handicaps in health, education, water, transportation, and other services, which he says in in breach of the Constitution which guarantees equal opportunity for all the people of Quintana Roo. Source: Diario Q Roo/Manuel Valdez

Cooperatives Report Improved Production
When the winds were calm for two days, the fishermen were able to restock their inventories, and were mainly catching snapper and grouper, as well as shark. Source TV Isla Mujeres

Congressional Newbie Replaces Alicia
 Gabriela Eugenia Cortés Talamantes left from the Chetumal Airport for Mexico City where she will replace Alicia Ricalde Migana, who left her position as a Federal Deputy (Congressional Representative) to run for Mayor of Isla Mujeres. The article says Ms Cortes is completely unknown and was given the Alternate position as part of a bid for gender equality by the PAN party. The National Director of PAN, Mario Rivero Leal accompanied her. Mario Rivero Leal had given up the Alternate position to Ms Cortes, for the sake of gender equality. Source:  Quequi/Sergio Lopez Lara  

70 Million Pesos For Parks & Sports Facilities
 Mayor Hugo Sanchez Montalvo announced there will be over 70 million pesos invested in parks and sports facilities, including 3.5 million for the Blue Dome in La GLoria from CONADE, the National Institute of Physical Culture and Sports. It will include eight million to rehabilitate the court called "La Jaula" in Salina Grande, and 25 million pesos from the annual Metropolitan Fund that is available every year to finish the "metropolitan circuit". He said these works are scheduled to be completed before the end of his term, and if not, the resources will already be in place to complete them. There is 3 million pesos from the federal Rama 33 program to complete the park in amplification La Gloria, where they will complete the second stage with the installation and construction of lighting, bathrooms and palapas. This work is about to start and is scheduled to be completed in May. Source: Diario Respuesta/Jesus Molina

Municipal Network of Governmental Transparency Forum


For the first time Isla Mujeres will participate in the "Network of Municipalities for Transparency", which aims to analyze governmental results in terms of citizen participation and governmental accountability in municipal practices. The City Council will make a presentation at a forum on April 12 in Playa del Carmen. The framework for the presentation will be the Evaluation System of Transparency and Citizen Participation (SEPAT). Source: SIPSE/Lanrry Parra  & Municipal website 

The article about the PANista facing expulsion was already translated, and the article about increased activity in the Q Roo ports has the statistics already translated about increased passenger arrivals in Isla Mujeres, and also has statistics for other Q Roo ports. The Por Esto articles are summarized in today's Early Edition.   PE's photos, headlines, and links take more steps to copy and paste, so I just summarized them, with a link to all four articles.

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Sunrise this morning from MVC B&B

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 On the internet in the past 24 hours...

Isla Mujeres Artist Fair

Today is the Isla Mujeres Artist Fair in the Square. We have 51 local & visiting participants with lots of food vendors! Come join us... have some fun, see incredible art, eat, drink & merry!
It is on the town square from 4-7p~wc

Tiffany Yenawine WareingIsla Mujeres Community Information Board  Today is the Artist Fair in the Square!!!! Come see, enjoy & buy from some of the 51 participants!!! There will be food, scultpures, paintings, clothes, jewelry, books & more! What an awesome way to celebrate Isla's talent!

Tiffany Yenawine WareingBarlito, bakery & market cafe and Sonrisas Catering on Isla Mujeres, MX  Before heading to today's Artist Fair in the Square, come to Barlito's for lunch! Craving vegetables? Wanting to eat healthy? Gluten Free? Enjoy one of our incredible salads made w/ only the freshest sesaonal ingredients & accompanied by our homemade dressings! Not to worry, we soak all our veggies & fruit in Microdyn so you are safe with us! We hope to see you twice today...once at Barlito & then in the Sqaure for fun, more food & ART!!

Ignacio Acosta Casanova

Compartir con los buenos amigos. — Felicidades Genny. (5 photos)

When Tropical Storms Head North.....
(They have also been working on new warnings for storm surges)

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center  NOAA’s National Weather Service announced today that, starting June 1, the definitions of hurricane and tropical storm watches and warnings will be broadened to allow these watches and warnings to be issued or remain in effect after a tropical cyclone becomes post-tropical, when such a storm poses a significant threat to life and property.

In addition, the NWS would ensure a continuity of service by allowing the National Hurricane Center to issue advisories during the post-tropical stage.
These changes were motivated by the special challenges posed by Hurricane Sandy, which was forecast to evolve from a hurricane to a post-tropical cyclone prior to reaching the coast.
Here is the link for more information: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/news/20130404_pa_postTropicalChanges.pdf

(Hmmmm, maybe I shoulda put the calm before the storm?..."And Now For Something Completely Different"..... Yoga!)

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   This practice is a modified Hatha Flow & movement class for people who are new to Yoga, experienced Yogis and people who need or like to use props and modifications. (Props and modification instruction are provided.) Gain strength and flexibility. Release stress and tension. All at your own pace!

This class is a slow, gentle practice that involves stretching, breathing, movement and poses with meditation and relaxation.  There is a place for everyone.  Beginners and experienced.  People with injuries or limitations.   For everyone who wants to find a peaceful, relaxing, alternative way to move our bodies.

TUESDAYS-THURSDAYS-SATURDAYS-9:00AM-10:10AM

50 pesos per class Isla residents-100 pesos visitors

Bring a mat, (some mats are available) water and a large towel.
Arrive a bit early to set up. Teacher: Katie Cain
Changes in the schedule, cancellations as well as additional classes will be posted. Contact me on F B. email: katiecain1@gmail.com Cell, 998 104 9302 with questions, concerns or for more information.   

Website: http://marinaparaiso-islamujeres.com/

• Ann Bastien I recommend this class to everyone, good instructor, enjoyable classes...

  
  
• Harriet Lowe Excellent class...great teacher...beautiful location.

  
  

or rather... GARY THE GRAMMATICAL CACTUS...and she's kinda naggy anyway...~wc

Here is six minutes of video from MUSA...sculpture museum forming an artificial reef near Isla Mujeres...trips that include a buffet lunch are 330p...from the guys offering golf carts & snorkel trips or go to the dock north of the ferries. The lunch is usually on a nice beach & includes tik n chik...grilled fish.

Rick Melasecca

From TV Isla Mujeres:  (translated)
Basketball Saturday April 6 5:30 pm at the Municipal Court "Jose del Carmen Pastrana" (downtown by the square) with Raffles and Surprises! Sel. Tec Sub 16 vs Cancun. You are invited..come show your support!

Tvisla Mujeres    Alderman Edgar Gasca is going to run for Congress      El regidor @edgar_gasca confirma solicitud de Licencia a su cargo como regidor; buscaría diputación http://t.co/apyLYjuDVK

Ken Wanovich

Thu, Apr 04 - Bahia Tortuga, 6pm.
Fri, Apr 05 - Brisas Grill, 6pm
Sat, Apr 06 - Bahia Tortuga, 6pm.
Mon, Apr 08 - Bahia Tortuga, 6pm.
Tue, Apr 09 - Mamacita's, 6pm.
Thu, Apr 10 - Brisas Grill, 6pm.

Dif Isla Mujeres   Thursday April 4 11a-2p Free ortho consults at the Senior Citizens facility (in la Gloria) El DIA JUEVES 04 DE ABRIL ESTAREMOS OFRECIENDO CONSULTAS ORTOPEDICAS GRATUITAS PARA TODO PUBLICO..DE 11:00 A.M A 2:00 P.M. EN LA CASA DEL ADULTO MAYOR...

Por Siempre Viva's photo   The Annual Breast Cancer Breakfast at Mocambo is a great way to support the cause here on Isla.  Dust off your pink hat & buy a ticket! Proceeds are used to buy prosthesis .....Saturday!

La Asociación Por Siempre Viva les invita a su próximo desayuno del "Sombrero Rosa", todo lo recaudado sera para la donación de una Prótesis, Participa, si requieres mas información déjanos un mensaje

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 "Time Lapse" of Playa Norte Webcam:  LINK  

  Playa Norte now in real time in Isla Mujeres   

  The Early Edition with the newspaper photographs and headlines is usually published around sunrise.
This Final Edition with the translated articles, plus original photos including the sunrise and the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section usually publishes around noon.
Both blogs always have links to the original articles.
 Usually if an article is "missing",  it may have been published in another paper recently, and translated.in a previous post.
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