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The Cozumel News in English
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Each week we select articles from local newspapers that amuse or interest us and then translate them into English. We wish to stress that these translations are literal --English versions of exactly what was originally written in Spanish by reporters for Por Esto, Diario de Quintana Roo, Novedades and El Seminario. It should also be mentioned that we cannot always verify the facts in the stories we publish here. We leave that job to the newspaper that originally published the article.
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The
Cozumel News in English, Vol 16
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November 15-23, 2004 |
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REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION TO EXPAND PUNTA LANGOSTA |
Punta Langosta Cozumel Company has applied for permission to add two more positions to their pier, enabling the terminal to accommodate a total of four cruise ships at one time. Punta Langosta Cozumel Company has been in operation since 1988.
The evaluation and resolution of the project was presented November 4, 2004, and could take up to 60 days for approval.
The expansion of the downtown pier calls for extending the platform another 290 meters, which would provide space for 4 cruise ships to be in port simultaneously.
The cost for the project has been estimated at 8 million American dollars.
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COZUMEL
POSTAL SERVICE STILL IN FORCE |
Despite technological advances in communication, the postal service continues to be necessary. In Cozumel the Mexican Postal Service is utilized by a great number of foreigners that arrive by cruse ship and want to mail cards and letters to their families.
Cozumel’s office dispatches a total of 2 tons of packages per month. This figure doesn’t include the door-to-door service provided by the island’s 7 mail carriers.
Contrary to what you might think about the use of traditional postal service, it continues to be in force. Postmaster Mazún Mendoza says that there is still a great demand for mailing documents and packages here in Cozumel.
“The foreigners that arrive via cruise ship come to the post office to deposit their packages or cards. It is really those customers that use our services most during high season”, he pointed out.
He added that during September and October the office handled about 1.6 to 2 tons of packages and letters that were sent out to diverse points around the globe.
“Even though we have the Internet, people still keep using the postal service. They may send an electronic message requesting a particular document or packet, but this isn’t something that can be delivered through the computer. They have to use the postal service.”
As we mentioned, the Cozumel post office staff includes 7 mailmen, who celebrated national mailman’s day on November 12.
Amusing aside from CMC’s translator: On November 12 my mailman delivered correspondence originating in the U.S. to my home mailbox in Cozumel. Along with the various postal markings on the envelope, there was a hand-stamped note about November 12 being national mailman’s day, with a suggestion that I “stimulate” my mailman (read tip). Upon examining the various markings, I noted that the card had been mailed a full two months prior to the date it arrived in my mailbox.
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LUXURY
YACHTS TO ARRIVE IN JANUARY |
Windstar has 11 trips planned for January 16 through April 3, 2005. Passengers may sail to the Mayan Riviera, Belize or Honduras. The 5-masted Wind Surf will make 7-day voyages using Cozumel as their mini-home port.
The Windstar Company began in the 1980’s and maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. They operate luxury yachts that sail to the most paradisiacal and special destinations in the world.
Professional naturists accompany passengers providing them with a more in depth understanding of the Caribbean. The trips include diving excursions, aquatic sports and adventure tourism.
The vessels normally carry 148 to 308 passengers, all of whom are jet setters and big spenders. They see the world aboard a romantic sailboat with exquisite service and the finest foods and wines.
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RESPECTING
SAN MIGUEL'S SPEED LIMITS |
Article No. 160 of Cozumel’s municipal transit regulations reads as follows: “The maximum speed permitted within the city is 40 kilometers per hour and 30 kph in a school zone”.
Even though this is specified here in San Miguel, it seems that citizens as well as bus drivers and cabbies pay no attention to the law. This may be happening because citizens are unaware of the law or because local authorities don’t bother to enforce it.
Transit regulations indicate that the department’s sub director dpoes have the power to modify the law and may post signs indicating the maximum speed limit within the city.
Article 162 says that that the transit authority can decide the speed limit based upon traffic flow, the condition of the streets or roads, visibility, and even the condition of the driver and the vehicle itself. It stipulates that one should not drive at an extremely low level of speed because this could impede vehicle circulation. At the same time, drag racing on city streets is strictly forbidden with the exception of special events where it has been authorized.
Finally, transit regulations indicate that when a vehicle is operated at low velocity, it must keep to the extreme right except when the driver is preparing to make a left turn.
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PARADE
MARKS 94TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEXICAN REVOLUTION |
Approximately 3,500 Cozumeleños will participate in the November 20th commemorative parade. The event marks the 94th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution and is celebrated in every village and city throughout the country.
A total of 23 schools, 7 different athletic leagues, the Mexican Armada, the Navy and other military groups will take part in this year’s parade.
Luis Palomino Avila, municipal director of athletic development, indicated that every year the majority of the island’s education centers as well as the various sports leagues march in this particular parade.
The event will begin at 9:00 A.M. on November 20th and is estimated to last about two-and-a-half hours. This is because each group needs time to stop a number of times and execute their athletic demonstrations along the parade route.
Because of construction on Melgar Avenue, the procession will begin at the Independencia sports complex and continue along Andrés Quintana Roo Avenue, concluding on Calle 17 next to the convention center.
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SECOND
MEXICAN SONG CONTEST SET |
The Parks and Museums Foundation invite the public to participate as a contestant or audience member in their second annual Mexican song contest. The objective of the competition is to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, and preserve the music of Mexican composers.
The event is scheduled to be held in the museum’s Coldwell auditorium on Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 9:00 P.M. The program is free and open to the public.
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COZUMEL'S
2005 CARNAVAL SCHEDULE UPDATE |
SAT. JAN 15
1st presentation of royalty candidates. 11 P.M. Moby Dick
Followed by dance with musical group “Colash”.
SUN. JAN. 16
Presentation of Candidates 8 PM, Benito Juarez park
SAT. JAN. 22
Second presentation of candidates in individual 11 P.M. Moby Dick
costume competition; 2004 royalty show;
dance to “Crac” musical group.
SUN. JAN. 23
Presentation of royalty candidates in individual 8 P.M. Benito Juarez park
costume competition
FRI. JAN. 28
Children’s royalty competition finalists 7 P.M. Moby Dick
SAT. JAN. 29
Third royal presentation and final voting. 11 A.M. Moby Dick
Dance music provided by Cuzamil orchestra
SUN. JAN 30
Presentation of Carnaval 2005 king and queen. 8 P.M. Benito Juarez Park
FRI. FEB. 4
Election of neighborhood king and queen. 11 P.M. Moby Dick
Dance to “Picante” and “Tony Granel”
TUES. FEB. 8
Coronation of king and queen 8 P.M. Benito Juarez park
WED. FEB. 9
Kindergarten dance groups competition 5 P.M. Moby Dick
THURS. FEB 10
Preschool, kindergarten and grade school 9:30 A.M. Moby Dick
costume competition
Primary school dance groups competition 5 P.M. Moby Dick
FRI. FEB. 11
Youth and open dance groups competition 11 P.M. Moby Dick
Public dance with “Mayonesa” and “Jaguar.
Public dances at Andres Quintana Roo park 10 P.M.
and Benito Juarez.
SAT. FEB. 12
Parade I along Melgar Avenue 6 P.M.
Followed by dances at Andres Quintana Roo and
Benito Juarez parks.
SUN. FEB. 13
Pet costume parade 1 P.M. Benito Juarez Park
Parade II along Melgar Avenue 6 P.M.
Followed by public dances at
Andrés Quintana Roo and Benito Juarez
Parks.
TUES. FEB. 15
Grand Parade on Melgar Avenue 6 P.M.
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