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Date:
June 04, 2010

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June 04, 2010
Greetings 469 Readers,

Although summer isn't officially here the rain, heat, and humidityAve. Tercer Mundo have once again graced us with their presence. But on a good note, the road construction on Ave. Tercer Mundo is moving along at a rather fast pace and it appears they will be laying concrete next week.
 
Summer issues: This will be our last weekly edition as we head into the off-season. Our bi-weekly editions begin June 4th and will be arriving to your Inboxes every other Friday during the summer and early Fall.
    
 
To view upcoming events in San Pancho visit the SanPanchoLife.com Event Calendar.
 
As always, we are constantly looking for news articles for our community newsletter so if you hear of anything, please let us know.

I hope you enjoy the articles below.

Saludos,
Ian
Owner
San Pancho Life Newsletter
entreAmigos Scholarship Program
Providing Children a Voice for the Future

entreamigos

San Pancho PUBLIC Schools are not free!

entreAmigos, a non-profit community center, currently sponsors 34 primary, secondary and high school students.
 
Without your help these children cannot attend! Please consider contributing to an entreAmigos' US, tax-deductible, 501(c)3.

Access to Learning is Critical to the future of San Pancho!

For more information about the scholarship program contact Paulina or click HERE.
 
Click HERE to view a video created by the scholarship students at entreAmigos.
 
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Las escuelas p�blicas de San Pancho no son gratuitas
 
entreAmigos, un Centro Comunitario sin fines de lucro,
patrocina actualmente a 34 estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y bachillerato.

�Sin su ayuda estos ni�os no pueden asistir a la escuela!
Por favor considere hacer una contribuci�n a EntreAmigos, deducible de impuestos en los Estados Unidos 501 (c) 3.

�El Acceso al Aprendizaje es fundamental para el futuro de San Pancho!
 
P�ngase en contacto con Paulina or click AQUI.
 
Spanish translation done by Julie Ferrara. You can contact her for translation details.
What Downturn?
 
The same slowdown that has plagued the development market in several areas across North America has finally hit San Pancho. Realizing that this is only a temporary trend, many operating in the industry are remaining optimistic. One such individual is Jordi Ferrara. As a three year resident of San Pancho, Jordi has been presented with an opportunity to open a new real estate business in town.  La Voz recently caught up with the young entrepreneur to gain a further understanding of the unique perspective he has on his bold business venture.

The bright yellow signs indicating the existence of Jordi FerraraJordi Ferrara & Associates and Associates are an indication of the large breadth of services that are offered inside this new and exciting business center. Jordi has teamed up with Guillermo (Memo) Lage and Beatriz Soto in order to offer clients a wide variety of development services. "I want this to be a 'one stop shop' for our clients," smiles Jordi. "With not only Real Estate services but Legal (Memo) and Architectural (Beatriz) services as well, our clients can have all of their development needs addressed under one roof."

Jordi has an extensive Real Estate background being that he has worked in a well reputed Real Estate office here in San Pancho for the past three years. "I have always made deals throughout my life, starting with selling notebooks to my classmates before each school year.  My motivation in selling has always been primarily to earn money, but also to gain the acceptance and confidence that accompanies true customer satisfaction.  The biggest profit I have ever enjoyed is found in the relationships I gain. The success of any negotiation is determined after the deal is done and both parties can sit comfortably together and enjoy a drink" Ferrara smiles.

Lage & Alonso, headed up by Memo Lage, represents the legal arm of this new business conglomerate.  It celebrates the distinction of being the first law firm based out of San Francisco, Nayarit. They provide bilingual and integral legal advice for their clients and understand that clients depend on Lage & Alonso to defend and protect their rights, property and interests in Mexico.  "I am very happy and comfortable to be part of this team," says Memo. "Business is growing at a healthy pace since we opened our doors here in San Pancho, so much so that I am already considering expanding my staff!"

The third arm of this business team is the office of Living Arquitectura, an architectural design group headed up by Beatriz Soto. Living Arquitectura has already designed several residential and commercial projects in both Sayulita and San Pancho. "The ability to meet and advice potential clients from the time of land purchase really aids in the task of realizing an ideal final product. We are really excited about the ability to work so closely with our Real Estate and Legal colleagues" states Beatriz.

"There are many challenges facing someone wanting to place roots here in town.  No one knows that better than the team we have assembled here; all of us came from somewhere else to make a home here in San Pancho" states Jordi. The goal of Jordi Ferrara and Associates is to offer a solution center for those having a new life experience here in the Mexican Riviera. This new team plans on doing it in a responsible and professional manner while keeping the lighthearted adventurous spirit of San Pancho in view.
 
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La misma desaceleraci�n que ha plagado el mercado de desarrollo en varias �reas de Am�rica del Norte finalmente ha golpeado San Pancho. Al darse cuenta de que esto es s�lo un fen�meno pasajero, muchos que operan en la industria aun mantienen el optimismo. Uno de estos individuos es Jordi Ferrara. Como residente por mas de  tres a�os de San Pancho, a Jordi se le ha presentado la oportunidad de abrir un nuevo negocio inmobiliario en el pueblo. La Voz recientemente se encontr� con el joven empresario para comprender mas de cerca su perspectiva �nica que tiene en esta aventura empresarial.
 
Las se�ales de color amarillo que indican la existencia de JordiJordi Ferrara & Associates Ferrara y Asociados son un indicio de la amplitud de servicios que se ofrecen dentro de este nuevo  y emocionante centro de negocios. Jordi se ha asociado con Guillermo (Memo) Lage y Beatriz Soto con el fin de ofrecer a los clientes una amplia variedad de servicios de desarrollo. "Quiero que se trata de una oportunidad �nica �para nuestros clientes", sonr�e Jordi. "No s�lo ofreceos servicios de inmobiliarios sino legales (Memo) y  de Arquitectura (Beatriz), nuestros clientes tienen todas sus necesidades de desarrollo dirigidas bajo un mismo techo."
 
Jordi tiene una amplia  experiencia en Real Estate ya que ha trabajado en una oficina de Bienes Ra�ces con buena reputaci�n aqu� en San Pancho en los �ltimos tres a�os. "Toda mi vida he hecho negocios, empece vendiendo cuadernos a mis compa�eros de clase antes de cada a�o escolar. Mi motivaci�n en la venta siempre ha sido no solo ganar dinero, sino tambi�n de ganar la aceptaci�n y la confianza que acompa�a a la satisfacci�n de un verdadero cliente. El mayor beneficio que he disfrutado se encuentra en las relaciones que he ganado. El �xito de toda negociaci�n se determina despu�s de que el acuerdo est� hecho y ambas partes pueden sentarse c�modamente juntos y disfrutar de una bebida " dice Ferrara sonriendo.
 
Lage & Alonso, encabezados por Memo Lage, representan el brazo legal de este  nuevo negocio. Celebran la distinci�n de ser el primer despacho con base en San Francisco, Nayarit. Ofrecen asesoramiento jur�dico biling�e e integral para sus clientes, uno de sus objetivos es que los clientes puedan confiar en Lage y Alonso para defender y proteger sus derechos, bienes e intereses en M�xico. "Estoy muy feliz y c�modo de ser parte de este equipo", dice Memo. "El negocio est� creciendo a un ritmo saludable desde que abrimos nuestras puertas aqu� en San Pancho, tanto es as� que ya estoy considerando expandir mi equipo!"
 
El tercer brazo de negocios de este equipo es la oficina de Vida Arquitectura, un grupo de dise�o de arquitectura dirigido por Beatriz Soto. Vida Arquitectura ya ha dise�ado varios proyectos residenciales y comerciales, tanto en Sayulita como en San Pancho. "La capacidad de satisfacer y asesorar a clientes potenciales desde el momento de la compra de tierras realmente ayuda en la tarea de realizar un producto final ideal. Estamos entusiasmados con la posibilidad de trabajar tan estrechamente con nuestros colegas de Bienes Ra�ces y legal ", afirma Beatriz.
 
"Hay muchos retos que enfrenta alguien que inicia un negocio de bienes ra�ces aqu� en San Pancho. Nadie lo sabe mejor que el equipo que hemos reunido aqu�, todos nosotros llegamos de otro lugar para hacer de San Pancho nuestra casa ", afirma Jordi. El objetivo de Jordi Ferrara y Asociados es ofrecer un centro de soluci�nes para los que tengan una experiencia de nueva vida aqu� en la Riviera Mexicana. El plan del nuevo equipo es hacerlo de una manera responsable y profesional, manteniendo el esp�ritu alegre de aventura que se puede sentir en San Pancho.

 
 
NicoleArticle by Nicole Fredrichs. Nicole is the Director of SanPanchoLife.com. She received her degree from Boise State University and has a background in Marketing. She has been living in the area since June.
 
Spanish translation done by Julie Ferrara. You can contact her for translation details.
Health for Life
 
This week's column is about our internal health. Taken from her new book, "Find Your Courage!" Margie Warrell, author and international speaker, shares with us her 12 Acts of Courage:

1. Take responsibility
2. Live with integrity
3. Challenge your "stories"
4. Dream bigger
5. Be yourself
6. Speak up
7. Step boldly into action
8. Persevere
9. Say no
10. Live with an open heart
11. Let go
12. Be a leader
 
These are not new ideas but sometimes I need a refresher course on Life 101. The simple acts help me to be more authentically ME. And it takes work, especially trusting that I can make a difference. But without effort we make no progress. So step boldly forward and challenge yourself this week. A lovely surprise is waiting for you!
�Provecho!
 
Salud para la Vida
 
La columna de esta semana es sobre nuestra salud interna. Elaborado a partir del nuevo libro, "encuentre su valor!" de Margie Warrell, autora y conferencista internacional, comparte con nosotros sus 12 actos de valent�a:
 
1. Asumir la responsabilidad
2. Vivir con integridad
3. Desaf�ar  tus 'historias'
4. Suena m�s grande
5. S� t� mismo
6. Habla
7. Camina con valent�a en acci�n
8. Persevera
9. Di "no"
10. Vive con un coraz�n abierto
11. Deja ir
12. Se un l�der
 
Estas no son ideas nuevas, pero a veces necesito un curso de actualizaci�n sobre la vida 101. Los actos simples, me ayudan simplemente a ser mas auteticamente YO. Y hace falta trabajo, sobre todo la confianza de que puedo hacer una diferencia. Pero sin esfuerzo no hacemos ning�n progreso. As� que el paso hacia adelante con valent�a y acepta el reto de esta semana. Una grata sorpresa te espera! Provecho!
 
 
tamaraTamara Bode has been living in San Pancho for 14 years. She is the owner of Harmonia Holistica. She is a Massage Therapist, and also specializes in nutrition counseling and lifestyle coaching.
 
 
Spanish translation done by Julie Ferrara. You can contact her for translation details.
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Notes from the Ranch

I am totally loving this weather! And the garden is, too. The cool nights, sunny days and the fine misting of rain keep everything fresh and the dust down. I am still dragging hose to water the beds but the plants are not as stressed with the heat as usual for this time of year. And the breeze in my house is so sweet.  Can I order more of this? I hear we are in for a wet summer so get your houses and gardens ready. I already see the famous crabs scuttling about and the beetles are singing at sunset to let me know that rain is on its way. Summer is one of my favorite times here. The rain and storms are wonderful and I take my showers under the downspout in the garden when I can. There is nothing like rain water for our hair and skin.

Rancho del Rio is slumbering right now until I can replace the water system that was stolen. I am having to revisit my ideas of what I can do there. It is frustrating but I know that in the end everything will be exactly as it is meant to be. I hope to be up there in a couple of weeks.
 
We are full speed ahead here at Rancho Milagro preparing for this Saturdays Farmers Market in San Pancho. I hope we have a good turnout of vendors and shoppers! Come down for a Thai coffee and sweet tamale and visit with your neighbors. I am looking for local musicians to perform on Saturdays; any ideas?

And on another note, I am still looking for a second hand sewing machine to buy. So if you have one stuck away, blow the dust off of it and let me know. I have so many projects piling up.

Things I am grateful for: life here in this amazing village, the love of neighbors and friends and of course, as always, my son.
 
Blessings, Tamara

Contact Tamara with comments or suggestions.
 
Notas del Rancho
 
Estoy totalmente enamorada de este tiempo! Y del jard�n, tambi�n. Las noches frescas, d�as soleados y la fina lluvia que mantiene todo fresco y sin polvo. Sigo arrastrando la manguera para regar las camas, pero las plantas no estan secas con el calor como es costumbre para esta �poca del a�o. Y la brisa en mi casa es tan dulce. �Puedo pedir m�s que esto? He o�do que estamos en un verano h�medo para  tener sus casas y jardines listos. Ya veo que los famosos cangrejos tuvieron que darse prisa sobre  los escarabajos que est�n cantando al atardecer para hacerme saber que la lluvia est� en camino. El verano es uno de mis momentos favoritos aqu�. La lluvia y las tormentas son maravillosos y me doy duchas en la bajada de agua en el jard�n cuando puedo. No hay nada como el agua de lluvia para el pelo y la piel.

Rancho del R�o est� dormido en este momento hasta que pueda sustituir el sistema de agua que fue robado. Me veo obligada a revisar mis ideas de lo que puedo hacer all�. Es frustrante, pero s� que al final todo ser� exactamente como debe ser. Espero estar all� en un par de semanas.

Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en Rancho Milagro preparando todo para el mercado de los s�bados en San Pancho. Espero que tengamos una buena participaci�n de los vendedores y los compradores! Vengan a tomar un caf� y tamales dulces tailandeses y a visitar a sus vecinos. Estoy buscando m�sicos locales para tocar los s�bados, alguna idea?

Y en otra nota, todav�a estoy buscando una m�quina de coser de segunda mano para comprar. As� que si usted tiene una pegada por ahi, sople el polvo de eso y hagamelo saber. Tengo tantos proyectos acumulados.

Cosas por las que me siento agradecida: la vida aqu� en este pueblo incre�ble, el amor de los vecinos y amigos y por supuesto, como siempre,  mi hijo.
 
Bendiciones, Tamara

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tamaraTamara Bode has been living in San Pancho for 14 years. She is the owner of Harmonia Holistica. She is a Massage Therapist, and also specializes in nutrition counseling and lifestyle coaching.
 
 
Spanish translation done by Julie Ferrara. You can contact her for translation details.
San Pancho Spanish Phrase of the Day

inspirar
 
English Translation:
 to inspire, to arouse; to inhale, to breathe in
 
Spanish Example: Inspira el aire fresco.
 
English Translation:
Breathe in the fresh air.