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TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012  -  #1262

THIS WEEK.....

JANUARY 

FEBRUARY   

  01 Wed  Yoga Nidra Meditation 3:30-4:30 at the Sukhasana Yoga Studio.John johnmerryfield@aol.com  BPE#1258
  01 Wed  Music at Roadrunner Cafe, Los Barriles  See BPE#1262 for dinner info.
  02 Thu   Farmer's Market organizational meeting.  11am at the new park in Los Barriles. dude_mom@hotmail.com    BPE#1262
  02 Thu   Divier & Rafael at Otra Vez, a fine singer from Cabo on piano sound, 7:00pm, no cover!
  03 Fri    A.L.M.A. Book Store 9am-noon.  HighwayOne Storage across from new Pemex.
  03 Fri    Open House Homes and Land of Baja 10am-1pm.  Details are on the way!
  03 Fri    Open Mind & Heart Workshop, La Paz, FREE, 9:30am-3:30pm 624-137-4527 - spiritaslj@gmail.com BPE#1253
  03 Fri    Cambio de Corazon Band at Otra Vez, Salsa, Merengue and Latin Jazz for a crazy dance night, 7:30 pm
  04  Sat  Kiteboarding4girls free clinic presented by www.Exotikite.com  2:30pm
  4th to 11th  Festival del Arte in Todos Santos.  http://www.todossantoscultura.com/index.html
  05 Sun  Catholic Church rummage sale opens 7:15 am till 1:30 pm for info. call 141-0052 or mengia@juno.com  
  05 Feb  Sun Vinyasa Flow Yoga 9:00 am with Dede-Sukhasana Yoga and Pilates Studio
  05 Sun  Super Bowl Sunday XLVI #46  See BPE#1241 for Smokey's Bash
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LOST!  A green plastic pedometer that clips on to pants, lost on the beach between Costa Brava RV and Barracuda Lane, if found please call Sylvia, 14-10332 or email sea00nymph@yahoo.com , thanks.
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Town Meeting Report by Theresa Comber
More than 120 people attended the first ever “Meet the Mayor” gathering last Friday morning, designed to introduce Los Barriles’ new Mayor (‘Delegado’ in Spanish) Ramiro Hirales to the North American community who call Los Barriles home, whether full-time, part-time, seasonal or visiting guests. Held at the new “Parque Laguna” in the heart of Los Barriles, Delegado Ramiro, a non-English speaker, was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd of predominately English speakers, all listening intently as he shared his early list of accomplishments during the first six months of his term and explained his hopes and initiatives for the next 4 years. Already completed are:

ü A new social welfare building on our main street of 20 de Noviembre across from Tio Pablo’s Restaurant

ü Received a 16 passenger van to transport school children, teams, people to neighboring towns and into La Paz and Los Cabos for competitive sports and special events and needs

ü Lobbied for and received 3 new police officers and a full-time person in charge of the new park

ü A ‘Welcome to Los Barriles’ sign to be hung over our entry street of ‘Los Barriles Boulevard’

ü Land has been committed and design plans have begun for construction of a new high school located right here in Los Barriles, just beyond the new Pemex and near the middle school. Currently high school children are bused to Santiago each day for classes.

A resident of San Bartolo, Delegado Ramiro’s jurisdiction and responsibilities stretch beyond Los Barriles to also cover San Bartolo, El Coro/Corral Falso, Punta Pescadero and El Cardonal. Immensely pleased and impressed with the large audience, he shared his most immediate initiatives for the Los Barriles’ area which are:

v Replace the worn and car damaging topes throughout town to match the smooth design of those in San Bartolo (11 in total, local residents and business owners have already committed the $800 pesos each in materials necessary to match the Mayor’s commitment of labor to replace them!)

v Redesign and reconstruct the dangerous sidewalks on Main Street

v Receive a road Grader one week a month from the county of La Paz to smooth dirt roads, including the arroyos, the by-pass road to the highway, and the Agua de La Costa community, which was greeted by LOUD applause. The Mayor may need help in the future for fuel costs and if so will ask through the BPE for donation assistance which can be funneled through your local pay service

v Construction of bathrooms at the new ‘Parque Laguna’ city park

v Requisition a dedicated ambulance for our area plus bring over from Buena Vista one of the fire trucks

v Needs assistance to buy, rent, borrow a patrol vehicle, i.e an ATV, for the three new police officers who will be manning the new north end Aqua de La Costa area police outpost

v According to La Paz, a sewer treatment plant is in the very preliminary planning stages and Delegado Ramiro will attempt to find out more information for specific details. The pipes are already in and ready underneath Main Street

v A planning map to define all existing and future dedicated streets is underway to assure best access from access points throughout the Los Barriles core

Engaged for more than an hour and a half, the audience asked many questions and made suggestions including: The concept of having an Organic Market at Parque Laguna and adding children’s playground equipment; adding water after the dirt roads are scraped and also adding topes to slow drivers (perhaps even bridges)

At the end of the meeting six speakers from our community’s non-profit organizations spoke to enlighten the mayor and highlight the accomplishments and goals of the vibrant, energetic English speaking groups. Delegado Ramiro learned that: In 2011 ALMA has spayed/neutered 257 dogs/cats and treated 700 others with a $30,000 budget; Begun 16 years ago the Guild wanted to help pay 5 children’s tuition and expenses for high school, in 2011 a total of 138 children were provided full scholarships; beyond its appeal to the arts community and publishing the East Capers, the Art Association continues to fill the gap at our local schools by providing art instruction and all materials; East Cape Health Care provides free screening, care and education for anyone with diabetes and provides free dental care for all local children in the community; land has been donated to East Cape Recycling Baja and large concrete compartments constructed with more than 180 families and businesses collecting and recycling monthly; an ambulance has just arrived provided by International Emergency Services and other equipment has been donated and education is ongoing to train our local bomberos; 11 years on stage with the 12th spring show of ‘Cinderella’ now being practiced in old English, the Shakespeare troupe of actors are committed to bringing theatre fun to the hearts and minds of the East Cape; Rotary continues to shape our community with support for diabetes, acknowledging outstanding citizens through its ‘Amistad’ (Friendship) award – our own Cheryl Donlinger of the Baja Pony Express and Noe Araiza for his dedication to sea turtle recovery and announced details of its February 18 Carnaval parade.

Great thanks to Engineer Jorge Ayala and East Cape Rentals’ Isabel Flores for their incredible grasp of both our languages and their astute translation skills throughout the morning. Campestre Triny, Taqueria Viejo and Awesome Sportfishing teamed up to provide the morning coffee and donuts.

Based on its success, Delegado Ramiro asked if this could become an annual January event - ‘Claro que si’! Questions, concerns, queries can be directed to Theresa Comber of East Cape Casas & RV Resort who spearheaded the ‘Meet the Mayor’ gathering to build community and further blend our cultures. combertheresa@hotmail.com  or 14-10231

(Theresa, thank you.  Cheryl)
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Here is a nice article on how to figure out why your e-mail account just spammed your friends with no help from you -- http://lifehacker.com/5875848  -- Craig Hammes -- craig at geekami dot com.
(I will keep this website address so if you ever need it, send me an email.  Cheryl)
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Ancient Boat Exhibit has been delayed!!
Hola Cheryl and Dave, we just got notified , due to the weather (no wind) the boats are still by Ensenada, so they are expecting to be here first days of February , we will keep you posted.
Thank you very much , as always.....Liz, Palmas de Cortez
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LOS BARRILES FARMERS MARKET
     Thanks to a successful town meeting last, we now have the go ahead for a FARMERS MARKET at the new and beautiful town park.  There will be a meeting this THURSDAY, FEB 2nd ,11 am for all interested parties to make this happen.  We are looking for produce vendors, food and drink vendors, artists, crafters, musicians, entertainers, and charitable organizations
     We also need help spreading this opportunity to the Mexican community to participate in all capacities as this is critical to the success of this market
     This is a fabulous opportunity so help us make it happen.  See you THURSDAY ,FEB 2 @ 11 am in the new town park.  Questions email dude_mom@hotmail.com     dklinnet@hotmail.com
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     There have been several posting in BPE about the citrus disease known as HLB. Apparently the government was spraying citrus tress in LB before Christmas due to an out break of the bug that carries the disease (a bacterium).
     According to what I've read the prognosis isn't good. We severely pruned all our lemon trees about a month ago after they dropped all their leaves and looked really sick. Since then I have found evidence of the nasty little HLB bug in new leaves. We sprayed several times with a safe mixture of 1 cup FOCA (organic liquid detergent - any will do) and 1 cup canola oil (any veg. based oil is OK) mixed with 2 gallons H20 in my Hudson sprayer. Keep shaking the mix as you spray since the oil floats. It killed all the bugs and their eggs and we now have a new 'flush' of leaves - but the bugs reappeared so I sprayed again and we're hoping for the best. According to the link below and a UC Davis web site the HLB disease is fatal.
Citrus Disease: Huanglongbing (HLB)
http://www.californiacitrusthreat.com/huanglongbing-citrus-greening.php



HLB threatens our locally produced citrus and Californians’ ability to grow citrus. The disease:
destroys production, appearance and value of citrus trees.  Produces bitter, inedible, misshapen fruit.
Is fatal to citrus trees.  ~~unsigned!
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La Ventana
Rabbit Demo Day at Palapas Ventana with Wainman Hawaii kites // Wednesday Feb 1st 12-5
come join WH team rider Matt Thames on the Palapas Ventana Beach
to demo all the latest 2012 gear and get great advice from a guy who knows!!
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TODOS SANTOS
(1)  Sunday Feb 26th (time TBD) 'Oscar comes to Todos Santos' at the Hotel California.  Oscars will be shown on big screen TVs. Awards for best Hollywood Costume, Oscar bet 'Who are the 2012 Oscar winners?" 50/50 Raffle. Fundraiser for the 'Festival de Cine Todos Santos' Youth In Video educational program.  More information go to www.TodosSantosCineFest.com

(2)  9th Festival de Cine Todos Santos
Special guest - Daniel Giminez Cacho at the opening night film 'The Painting Lesson' Feb 23 6pm
Thursday Feb 23 - Mon Feb 27th at the Teatro Manuel Marquez de Leon in Todos Santos
Tues Feb 28 and Wed Feb 29 at 'galeria galeria' Revolucion 590 esq Juarez, La Paz
Thurs Mar 1st - Sat Mar 3rd at the Teatro Juarez Belisario Dominguez, Col Centro, La Paz
All films in Spanish with English subtitles.
For list of films,hours and information go to www.TodosSantosCineFest.com
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FISHING REPORTS - Local's fishing reports do NOT need to be signed.  Just tell the TRUTH!

Example #1:  30 miles  north caught 2-40lb dorado and one 5' wahoo. 
Example #2:  Charter boat  went south.  Skunked but saw 2 huge pods of dolphins & one whale.

QUESTIONS

a.  Chuckit ball thrower for dog. Do you know if anyone sells them in San Jose? Or if you are returning home and would sell us yours, it would be greatly appreciated. mikejetmore@gmail.com

AIRPORT - Please use the format below........ And yes, we'll all chip in for gas or chips and drinks!
Also,  a 2pm flight should say, leave LB 11am or sooner. YOU pick the time to leave Tell me when you get a ride so I can remove your request.

RESTAURANT & ENTERTAINMENT - subject to editing to keep it short!

a.  Contact infor for El Cardonal's Hide-A-Way:  Contact Eddy at  jebeddy@hotmail.com                        o cel 612 348-9793

b.  Wednesday Night Open Mic at the Roadrunner Cafe! Are you the best musician in your whole house? Don't be shy, come share your talents with us. You can sign up with Kay starting at 6pm. Be there in person. The list fills fast. This week I challenged our regulars to add new songs to their repertoire. I even have a new song! For you spectators, dinner reservations can be made by calling 124-8038. We have limited space so if you forget to make dinner reservations, you might not get to sit too close. This week we are offering a Mexican combo plate which includes: a quesadilla, enchilada, rajas poblano (but not too hot), beans, salsa Mexicana, a small beef fillet and zucchini soup. All for 120 pesos. Dinner starts at 6, music close to 7.

c.  Clint & Jill are no longer affiliated with The Restaurant at The Hideaway in El Cardonal.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for your support and appreciation.
We can be contacted at gumboclub@hughes.net

RIDES FOR PEOPLE, STUFF and CARAVANS - You may send in your ad every 2/3 days.

a.  Anyone flying to Vancouver BC this week or next ? can you take a large envelope of papers for me ? can be picked - up at the airport in Vancouver.  email rumibaja@yahoo.com

b.  I have two small part that I need to get to Jose Martin or Samuel Burquez in El Cardonal. If anyone is driving down and could get these items to at least Los Barriles I would be so grateful. Please let me know if you may be able to help. Thanks a bunch! Diana Morgan at The1DianaMorgan@yahoo.com

COSTCO RUN - Let us know if you're going and will pick up a couple of things.

a.  I gopher you shopper. Costco, Home Depot, etc. Need orders by Wed Feb 1st and will do the run Thurs Feb 2nd. Call or email for arrangements.
Vicky Block Mex 624-125-7901 cell email woodpeckervb@gmail.com

WANTED - Repeats in one week

a.  Wanted:  Need a windsurfing rig for my SUP board. Around 6m would be good. Nothing fancy needed - just for light air cruising.  email: bmacphe at shaw dot ca

b.  Wanted:   7 to 10 KW stationary LP power generator with electric start.
call Dale at 624 142 8092 or e-mail at crawest@yahoo.com

c.  BOOKS: Am looking for the following authors: Hardy; Dickens; some Austen; some Wharton; Joyce; James; Trollope (the six in the Barsetshire series); Hugo pere et fis (f/e); G.Sand (f/e); Stendhal (f/e). Also titles: 'The Upanishads'; 'The Bhagavad Gita' (NOT trans. by Mascuro). Also Naylor's 'Anthology of English Poetry' or similar from Beowulf to Burns; and e.e. cummings. Also, military history includ. ancient Greek, Egyptian, and 20th Cent. Anything on nano-technology or micro-robotics. Borrow, buy, trade, paperback preferred. Dave Love, Baja Sur East Cape, (624)1500-324 cell, gracias.

NOT WANTED - Repeats no sooner than one week. All Coconuts are US in origin. Subject to editing.
(Bad words: sell, money, $, dollars, pesos) - subject to editing to keep it short!

a.  Not Wanted 2005 Honda 230CRF dirt bike. LOW miles, runs great, well taken care of, stored in LB during the summers for the past 3 seasons. Dog bone link on rear suspension, elec. start, great bike for Baja. Riding pads also available. Boots size 8 mens. 1700 coconuts Mark estateli@jps.net
Photo on request.

b.  MOTOBIKE KTM DUKE 650 ONLY 1250 MI VERY GOOD SHAPE AND VERY FAST BIKE 2700 LOBSTER PHONE 624 16 86647

c.  THULE ROOF BOX BIG BOX LIKE NEW 170 BANANAS PHONE 624 16 86647

d.  8' inflatable & 6 Hp evinrude. Holds air but needs TLC. Motor runs good.350pumps reeseanddieter@aol.com        http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/boa/2826335543.html

e.  Small 5th Wheel: Immaculate. Showroom condition: Okanagan ultra light 5th wheel: 22.5feet, GVWR 2120 Kg. Tow with a six. New solar system installed Dec 2011.Flipped axles; tinted windows; Fantastic Fan. Kitchen completely stocked; Ready to go. Optional Blue Boy available. Located at Playa Los Cerritos: 8,950 clams. 612-169-8007 or skejam@hotmail.com

f.  Bodega On Wheels: 2,900 clams. Over 700 cubic feet of storage in a 20 foot, tandem axle 2003 enclosed trailer by Pioneer. Permanent plate; rear and side doors with beefy locking system. Almost new rubber brakes; plywood floor; no dents or perforations; Excellent condition. Located near Pescadero. 612-169-8007 or skejam@hotmail.com

g.  FREE! baby agave plants. bring your shovel...142-8105  bajaruss9@att.net

h.  Buffalo Air Station Dual Band Router, wireless N,hi-power. Brand new! still in box, just purchased 2 weeks ago....90 papaya    142-1805 bajaruss9@att.net

i.  Have a DSR 207 model Satellite receiver box for Shaw Direct
(Starchoice) available for 50 loons ncoghlan@sonic.net.  Tel #141-0568

j.  Two (2) New ATV Tires 24 x 11.00 x 10 Dirt Devil 200 coconuts. 624-147-0111 pc@eastcapehomes.com

WIND GEAR not wanted.....

a.  KITE STAFF IMPACTVEST, PRO LIMIT HARNESS, PRO LIMIT BORD 136 BRANDNEW MAKE OFFER PHONE 624 16 86647

BAJA BIZ - Repeat every TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total - subject to editing to keep it short!  Subject to editing

a.  Hecho con las Manos: American made, American style, deli salads and more. It's all made right here in Los Barriles . From Salsa Fresca, to Spinach dip, everything is made fresh with the freshest ingredients possible. Look for the bright Orange and Yellow label at Chapitos Market, located to the right of the milk section, and now at JOE'S DELI MARKET, across from Otra Vez. Thank you for supporting our local businesses. Any comments please send to hechoconlasmanos@live.com .

b.  INDIVIDUAL POSTURAL ALIGNMENT ANALYSIS AND PERSONALIZED EXERCISE PROGRAM BY JACKIE AND ANNALISA. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5
     Chronic and recurring back pain is most often caused and/or exasperated by misalignment of our bodies. And why do our bodies become misaligned? Pains and injuries cause us to change our posture and our gait patterns to avoid pain. Many of us live with a raised shoulder or a rotated hip, everted feet, slumped shoulders or head forward. You name it. Those postural compensations cause other joints to go out of alignment as well. The body is one functional unit. Treating just the site of pain might relieve the pain, but it does nothing to deal with the actual structural cause of it.
     Postural Alignment exercises help our bodies re-discover a functional posture; a posture where our load bearing joints line up vertically and horizontally; a posture in which each muscle does the work that it was designed to do. Each person is unique in how they use their body and the Egoscue Method works with that uniqueness.
     During your private appointment Annalisa and Jackie (both certified in the Egoscue Method of Postural Alignment) will be looking closely at your posture and coming to an understanding of where and how your body compensates for pain, weakness or misalignment. We will take a series of photos and study them with an unbiased eye. Then we will generate a personalized series of exercises that address your specific needs.
     Your initial appointment will last about 1-1/2 hours. We will go through the process referred to above, and take you through your exercise routine, making sure that you understand the exercises you are given. We will email to you both a file with full descriptions, plus your personalized Egoscue link at which you can see short videos of the exercises you will be doing.
     We are now taking a limited number of reservations for private sessions with Annalisa and Jackie, working together, on Sunday, February 5. Please email about appointment times, prices and location. AnnalisaV@gmail.com

C.  BAJA FOOT REFLEXOLOGY SWEETHEART SPECIAL!
Pamper yourself to wellness with the power of your body, mind and spirit! let my healing hands massage your feet to wellness by the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Enjoy your relaxing Reflexology Treatment, wrapped in a cozy warming blanket!

VALENTINE DUO SPECIAL 2012 Special, $75USD, treaturfeet@yahoo.com /624-14-10332
(two-one hour Reflexology Treatments for one price booked consecutively)

d.  **TheComputer-Fixer will keep same the Rates for this WINTER Only $250 pesos Perhour or fraction, -On-site service-.
-Solutions to improve the speed or upgrade your computers (Custom XP, Mac OS,Windows 7 or Linux)
-Say Good bye to Microsoft Windows, (also virus, spyware and malware programs),you can migrate to Linux platform, free DEMO at your house or office.
- Designand installation of outdoor wireless networks (connect your home to local Wi-Fispots or neighborhood shared internet)
computerfixer@telcel.blackberry.net   Juan/ Cell 044 624.122.3561 Every day from 8 am to 8 pm

e.  Protect your home and business with Video Surveillance Systems. Watch your home from anywhere with internet access, integrate data networks. For information contact Javier De Uranga, cell phone 624-121-2343 or e-mail cabo82@hotmail.com  We work throughout Baja California Sur. English Spoken

f.  East Cape Legal Services, Gardenia Duran Gonzalez, Attorney at Law, specializing in bill paying, fideicomisos, contracts, FMM's , citizenship, immigration problems, boat importations, propepa penal, notary transactions, accounting, property management and other legal services or problems you may have. The office is located up the street from Barrilitos Restaurant before Cafe Maria's. Phone # 624-141-0805 or 624-141-0545. e-mail gardeniaduran@hotmail.com

REAL ESTATE - For Sale, For Rent, House-sitting. Repeats in TWO weeks. 5 lines/10-15words per line/50 words total - subject to editing to keep it short!  Subject to editing

a.  For Rent:  Beautiful "Turnkey" Home for Rent in Los Barriles. Large Master Bedroom, Den w/futon, Dish TV, Wi-Fi, use of pool at LB Hotel, available now till May 1, and after May 10. Call Scott for details @ (714) 623-8330 or kidcabo@earthlink.net . Great for a single Adult or Couple.

b.  For Sale:  LB property Services (Los Barriles Properties For sale) www.LBpropertyservices.com 
House for Sale in La Ribera, this house is just steps from the new marina. Fully furnished, room to grow. All utilities available. 2 bedroom and 1 bath, kitchen dinner/livingroom. Paved street. Motivated seller!  Contact at LBpropertyservices@gmail.com  or call at 624-124-8282

c.  CASA BENTON ( OPEN HOUSE )
A wonderful home under construction, two stories 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and attached garage, this home has an spectacular panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, come to see it!!!! Address: Located on the second arroyo ( San Bartolo ) right next to the animal clinic. Follow the signs.
For more info, contact us: ruthelizabeth03@hotmail.com

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