San Juan Update from HELP SAN JUAN
OCTOBER 2, 2007
1. Authorities are slated to begin distribution of mattresses to affected people as of October 2. Most families did receive 2 "colchonetas" from the distribution center a few weeks ago.
2. The Municipal Clinic is fielding three psychologists to provide counseling to victims in SJC. The are available every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm in SJC.
3. Dispensas are being distributed every Monday, to all needy people, not just those directly affected. A family of four is now receiving 2 dispensas to last them the week.
4. The Distribution Center, and DROP OFF POINT is at 121-A La Paz in SJC. This is the last East-West street before the lake. Take the entrance to the Balnearios (Hot Springs) and at the bottom of the hill, turn right for about 6 or 7 blocks; 121-A will be on your right side. You can also take the street that runs past the plaza and the church to La Paz, take a left at the school, and go down two blocks; 121-A will be on your left.
5. PRIORITY NEEDS at October 2 — PLEASE DONATE:
1. Milk in Tetrapaks ("Long Life Milk")
2. Adult Diapers for the elderly
3. Canned Food - mostly vegetables
4. Sugar
5. Potable Water (small, medium, large and garafones)
6. The feeding of "workers" - those operating heavy machinery, working on the arroyos, and cleaning up parts of SJC still - is continuing. At present, they estimate there are still some 70 workers being fed every day. It is being handled by the Delegado's family, with food provided by the municipality.
7. We are beginning to receive donations of building materials, such as cement, from people. All materials for building, as well as "Menaje" (household items, workman's tools, etc.) will be stored temporarily at a storage area in SJC. The Committee to Help San Juan Cosala will administer these donations, to ensure the are used appropriately.
8. Although a fairly complete list of those affected by the events of Sept. 12, has been compiled, there will be another sweep carried out in the next several days. Teams will go house-to-house on all streets affected by the slides, to ensure that no one has been left off and that all needs and damage assessments have been completed. Sewage and potable water still remain problematic, with drains and pipes having been clogged by mud and debris. In addition, some people have received some assistance from kind benefactors and friends, including stoves or refrigerators, household goods, etc. and it will be necessary to update the lists already drawn up.
9. FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR SAN JUAN COSALA – Oct 20 & 21
REVITALIZE SAN JUAN COSALA
Saturday and Sunday
October 20 & 21
2 pm - 11 pm
Dignitaries, Festivities, Music, Dance, Performances, Poetry Readings, Food, Drink, Art Exhibition and Sale, Raffles, Children's Activities and Games, Bake Sale, and MUCH MORE.
Venues: AMSIF, SJC PLAZA, HOSPITALITO, RUBEN’S RESTAURANT, TIA LUPITA RESTAURANT, CAFÉ SAGA
10. Donations can be made using Pay Pal. Please send through Pay Pal to helpsanjuancosala@gmail.com; or, take checks to Multivalores, next to Ricky Fernandez’ Showroom in Ajijic--on the north side of the carretera and across the side street from Clinica Ajijic. If you wish to earmark your donation for something specific, please make a note for us.
CONTACT US AT HelpSanJuanCosala@gmail.com; Also, stay tuned for our website, www.helpsanjuancosala.googlepages.com
Judy's Note: There are two fundraisers for SJC planned for this weekend--October 6 and 7. See details in the "What's Happening" column on the front page of Living at Lake Chapala at www.mexico-insights.com
Labels: San Juan Cosala
Judy King is publisher of Mexico Insights' Living at Lake Chapala, a monthly online magazine for people interested in Mexico's Lake Chapala region, in the state of Jalisco.
Judy, a 16-year resident of Ajijic on Lake Chapala's north shore, conducts weekly newcomer's seminars, shares her expertise about Mexico in her monthly online magazine, and in the "Mexico Lindo" column for the Lake Chapala Review.
Judy also is a speaker for local organizations and visiting tour groups about the Lakeside area and Mexican customs and holidays.
