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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles & photos
Red Cross women's volunteers sworn in
Generosidad y compromiso de mujeres
Gaby Rejón toma protesta a voluntarias
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ISLA MUJERES, 1 de junio.-
The incoming local coordinator of the Isla Mujeres women volunteers, Margarita Adriana García Velasco, said that the heart of the Cruz Roja is the Women's Volunteer Committee, because it is through them that they approach the community requesting the donations which are necessary to carry out the assistance and programs of the Red Cross.
The state's president of the Red Cross women's volunteers, Noemí Peralta de Constandse, said that the Red Cross operates only with the financial support provided by the community, which has been and will continue to be a very important challenge, since it requires a great deal to provide emergency and relief services to the inhabitants and to collaborate with the three levels of Government before, during and after in the passage of meteorological phenomena throughout the state. Names of officials attending are given.
Free lawyer for single mothers seeking child support
Abogado gratuito para madres solteras
Que requieran tramitar pensión alimenticia para sus hijos
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de junio.-
An initiative has been approved by the Legislature so that single mothers who are seeking child support do not have to pay a lawyer and the procedure is completely free in each of the Joint Courts (Juzgados Mixtos) of the state. The president of the TJSE (State Supreme Court of Justice), Fidel Villanueva Rivero, explained this on his recent visit to the island. he said, "Women who require child support can now request the payment directly, and a lawyer is not required. They can go to the judge of Instrucción Oral and make the request verbally."
Official opening of the new basketball court
Más infraestructura deportiva
Entregará Juan Carrillo cancha de básquetbol
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ISLA MUJERES, 2 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 2 de junio.-
See City section below....
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Prizes awarded to winners of the 9th Municipal Children's Ecological Drawing Contest
The City of Isla Mujeres, headed by the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, via the Department of Environment and Ecology, held the Children's Ecological Drawing Contest.The director of the agency, Carlos Barranco García, explained that this activity is carried out to commemorate World Environment Day - celebrated on June 5 - and aims to promote conservation and care of the environment among children."The competition is divided into two categories, the first is for children from 6 to 8 years and the second from 9 to 11 years. The winning drawings will be sent to the state completion, which is held by the State Ministry of Environment and Ecology (Sema), " said Mr Barranco.
He thanked the companies who donated the prizes, Dolphin Discovery and El Garrafon Park for the winners, whose work was chosen from among 194 drawings.
The winners were Brandon Kariel Constantito López and Ricardo Abimael López Barbudo, in the category of age 6 to 8, both from Julio Sauri Espinoza Elementary School; Carolina Angelique Cauich López and Ángel Aceves Azcorra, from 9 to 11 years old, the first of the aforementioned school and the latter attends Andrés Quintana Roo elementary school.
Names of officials attending are given.
The last details are being finished of the renovation of the downtown basketball court "Jose del Carmen Pastrana". The work was carried out via the municipal Public Works Department with an investment of municipal funds of 1.3 million pesos. The concrete was removed and replaced with new concrete 10 centimeters thick, covering 748 square meters. Stands were constructed and painted of 10 meters by 2.5 meters, and benches for the players and public, as well as the two backboards and their bases of reinforced concrete. Three light posts were installed with 6 LED lights, and 510 meters of playing area were painted, and the landscaping was redone.
The Mayor plans to officially open the court on Monday, June 5 at 7pm and he spoke about his commitment to supporting the athletes and families of Isla Mujeres with public works such as this which improve the sports infrastructure of the municipality.
The customer service windows and cashiers of the Municipal Department of Public Security and Traffic will now also be open on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm, in addition to their previous hours of Monday thru Friday 9am to 4pm. This was done in accordance with instructions from the Mayor to provide better service to the community, said the municipal Director of Revenue, Wilfredo Avalos Cortez.
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
Planning inauguration of new courthouse in mid July
-http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/a-mediados-de-julio-inauguracion-del-nuevo-juzgado-mixto/
Over six million pesos is being invested in the remodeling of the courthouse (Juzgado Mixto), and the work is expected to be completed in mid July. It is possible that by the time they are finished equipping the facility, the total cost could exceed 6.5 million pesos.
Mothers no longer need a lawyer to obtain child support
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/madres-ya-no-necesitaran-d…/
Finishing final details of basketball court
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/afinan-detalles-para-la-en…/
Hours extended to include Saturday for payments at Public Security and Traffic offices
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/cobros-en-transito-y-segur…/
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Hurricane could separate the island in two
Huracán partiría la isla en dos[+] Ver masFull article at this link
Some residents are concerned about vulnerability if a hurricane hits the island that is as strong as Wilma, (October 2005) or Gilberto (1988), and say the island could be cut in two from that point on. A section of the wall by the (Aguakan) potable water plant broke in 2005, from the force of waves that were five meters high, and seawater flooded the airfield, which is 50 meters inland.
They say the first 300 meter section of the hurricane wall that was built after Gilberto has no problems, but that the rest of the 1000 meters is not of the same quality, where sections are deteriorating and eroding. The rock cages at the base of the wall are also deteriorated. It is noted that the cliffs along the eastern side of the island are being eroded by the sea and increasingly weakened, year by year, which provide natural defenses for the colonias in that area.
Courts assist women
Juzgados mixtos apoyan a la mujer Ver masFull article at this link
See DQR section above....
Church event Saturday night
Jornada de sanación con el Espíritu Santo[+] Ver mas
Hundreds of Catholics are expected to attend the vigil of the Pentecost at the downtown church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception on Saturday night in honor of the healing power of the Holy Spirit, which will begin at 7pm and end at midnight. The program includes Holy Hour (Hora Santa), praises, a Mass, sermons about the promotion of spiritual strength, prayers, laying on of hands and an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Concerns about safety at the beaches
Insuficiente seguridad en las playas [+] Ver masFull article at this link
June 1 Before the start of the upcoming summer tourist season, three new lifeguard towers will be built on the most crowded beaches on Isla Mujeres, said Civil Protection Director Ulises Berman Graniel, thus guaranteeing the safety of the swimmers. It will be financed by businesses holding concessions in the Federal Zone. One of the towers will be in the Continental Zone of Isla Blanca because of the large number of swimmers from Cancun on that beach, and they are training personnel to be lifeguards there.
The two lifeguard towers on the island will be located in front of Hotel Mia and at Media Luna (Half Moon beach). The official said they will also address the tower that is located on the beach by the end of Hidalgo, which is currently unsafe and not operational.
By the start of the holiday period, there should be six surveillance towers in operation, which is sufficient for the well prepared crew of lifeguards to prevent unfortunate accidents at the beaches. Most of the Isla Mujeres beaches have no problem with dangerous currents, however Media Luna beach is dangerous. It has warnings and red flags, but people still enter the area, which has whirlpools, and just last year a life was lost there. Mr Berman said they request that staff of nearby hotel advise guests not to swim in that area.
Another beach that is considered dangerous because of strong currents is down by the sewage treatment plant, and locals are advised not to swim there, as well as at the beach known as "Acapulquito" by the Caribbean malecon (walkway). The officials said, ""These sites are not safe, there are strong currents. In addition, there are dangerous species like sea urchins; people should take precautions. "
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed. |
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
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June Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
The Circus is in Town:
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
"Arriving for
the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the
Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with
the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats
performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the
the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33).Daily 6:30 & 8:30p
Thursday, June 1 Navy Day Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am
Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4 Cosme Magana Fishing Tournament New Date: Weather permitting
Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes from Cancun.
Monday, June 5 World Environment Day
Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera de Nayarit.
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| June 9 7:41 June 10 8:30 June 11 9:17 June 12 10:03 June 13 10:47 June 14 11:29 |
Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square
Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)
Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana Fishing Tournament
Sunday, June 25 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square
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