Cozumel News September 18th, 2015

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The Cozumel Sun Special Holiday Edition:  The Cozumel Clock Tower and Don Totochito,  Reminder! September is Testament Month in Cozumel, Cozumel Sea walls: Murals for Oceans, Mexico Independence Day in Cozumel Pictures, Cozumel Events This Month, and more!

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The Cozumel Clock Tower and Don Totochito

On September 16 there was a simple but moving ceremony celebrating the 105 years existence of the clock tower at Benito Juarez Park. The clock is the only original structure remaining in the park. Miguel Marrufo Orozco who was the guardian of the clock for 60 years attended the commemoration.

Better known as “Don Totochito” Miguel Marrufo was the guest of honor at the ceremony at the foot of the tower, as  chronicler Velio Vivas Valdes, related the tower was built to commemorate the first 100 years of the beginning of the struggle for independence throughout the Mexican territory in the year 1910.

The first person in charge of charge the clock maintenance was Alfredo Gonzalez, a Spanish immigrant who was nicknamed the “Bolshevik.” Gonzales taught Miguel Marrufo to care for the clock at a very young age.”Don Totochito” was born on July 5, 1916. He remembers that he was appointed gardener of the park the age of 13.

Cozumel Sea walls: Murals for Oceans

Sea Walls: Murals for the Oceans festival was held in Cozumel July 17 through the 26^th.  Artists from Mexico and other parts of the world gathered to beautify some of the walls of the cozumeleñan streets to   promote the culture of the conservation of the marine natural resources of the island. Thirty-three murals were created in public and private areas throughout the island, by artists from the United States, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, Taiwan, Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong and Mexico. Local artists, such as if the collective group “La Quinta” and others who work individually also participated.  Here are 23 of the murals, 19 with the artist, location, and country. Pictures of the Sea Wall Murals are courtesy of Cozumel Today Magazine & Tiempo de Cozumel Newspaper.

Finally I have the following seven without Artist name, Country and location:

If anyone has the information on the above seven Sea Wall Murals, please forward to me at auraholguin@thecozumelsun.com. We are missing 7 of the 33 Mural wall photographs and accompanying information.

Reminder! September is Testament Month in Cozumel

The Testament Month has become the best opportunity for those seeking to get one’s affairs in order and avoid inheritance conflicts in case of an unforeseen death.  “September Testament Month” allows citizens to take advantage the affordable cost with exemption from notary fees.  The Board of Notaries of Quintana Roo,  take  part in this successful annual campaign. It is  anticipated that the estimated 79 notaries established in eight of the 10 municipalities will reach the goal to produce at least 4, 800 documents. This campaign will benefit all of Quintana Roo, especially the low-income families, as per the instruction of the Governor.

Mexico Independence Day September 15, 2015

Cozumel Events This Month

Cozumel Ironman 70.3                                                         Sept.  20

http://www.ironman703cozumel.com/

Cozumel Fiesta De San Miguel Archangel            Sept.  21

https://www.thecozumelsun.com/cozumel-news-august-18th-2014/

COZUMEL FREE GLASS PROJECT

I am still looking for takers of FREE GLASS! It is my fault that this has not taken place. Right before the vacation, we had a contact at the Red Cross and another contact that was able to take this on. We lost their contact information. IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE PEOPLE, PLEASE CONTACT US! It would be wonderful if a church group took it upon themselves to come and build windows for the poor. As I reported, Peninsula Grand contacted me to donate free glass. They had replaced perfectly good glass on all their balconies with a stronger more weather resistant glass. I accepted the donation without completely thinking it through. It has cost me money for labor to move it and money to transport it, an now to store it. I have had to move it twice already.  I have about 400 panes of nice quality glass size 70.5 by 76.5 centimeters. They are FREE to all local low-income families that need them for windows.

Now, if you are not a low-income family, they are yours for the cost of a donation to window project. We can utilize these funds to pay to have windows built and installed in homes. If you have any ideas of how else to distribute this glass, please contact me I am at a loss. You can reach me at auraholguin@thecozumelsun.com or 987-118-4453.

COZUMEL SUN´S ON-GOING GARAGE SALE

This week only my on-going garage sale will be open Monday through Friday the store will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Starting Monday the 14 we will open daily: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,    Saturday   9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday Noon – 3 p.m.

I need donated second hand clothing, linen,furniture,  and kitchenware, pots, pans, dishes, forks knives, etc. Go through your homes and give me everything that you do not need. I will send someone to pick it up if you wish, call me at 987-120-5903 (casa) or 987-118-4453 (cell) U.S. # 386-445-8702. On the other hand, even better, come by and visit! I am at #1081 35 Avenida entre Calles 17 & 15 Bis.

Note: Low-income families have access to the clothing, house wares and other items that I am selling FREE of charge!

Aurita´s Corner will return next week with Part Two of our Mexican Vacation!