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61st Annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race San Felipe Improving Law Enforcement Puerto Peñasco Shrimp Industry PLUS: Lorena Ochoa: A Mexican Tale of Two Tigers Ronda Walpole: San Felipe Honors Rick Rudd: Artist of Canvas and Blues June Snow: Always Shining Bright William Duclos :Versoleil Landscaping Karla Lourdes Sánchez: CA RE & Construction

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Mexico Living Magazine’s Mission: We are committed to promoting Northwest Mexico to the limits of our abilities; to highlighting the amazing natural beauty, friendly people, opportunities and lifestyles of one of the John & Rachel Pack most unique places on Earth; and to showing that Northwest Mexico is a great place not only to visit and play, but also to live and work – a place to call home.

Mexico Living magazine is published by John Benjamin Pack, a Mexican business in San Felipe, Baja California, the home of publishers and owners John and Rachel Pack.

John and Rachel have spent years traveling the region falling in love with the people, the landscape and the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez). This is a way to combine their passion for travel, exploration, writing and photography with their desire to share their joy and showcase all the beauty and wonderful things to do and see in Baja California, Sonora and the northern Sea of Cortez, Mexico.

USA Mailing Address: John Pack/Yetmail #460 PO Box 9019, Calexico, CA 92232

Mexico Mailing Address: John Pack/Yetmail #460 Av Mar de Cortez Sur #1049B San Felipe, B.C. Mexico 21850

Mexico Living Publishing Team San Felipe: 686-577-1377 Puerto Penásco: 638-109-4771

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. All contributors and advertisers assume responsibility and liability for the accuracy of their statements and claims. All readers assume responsibility for actions or decisions they might make as a result of reading this publication. We reserve the right to refuse any advertising.

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SEA OF CORTEZ Gulf of California PACIFIC OCEAN A Cover on the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) - By Jesús Eloy & Ramos Lara The Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora make up Nor thwest Mexico as covered by our magazine. The region features an enormous diversity of landscapes like no place on ear th—a land of quiet, color ful deser ts, endless beaches, majestic mountains, forests, unexplained rock formations, brilliant clear skies, an average temperature of seventy-five degrees, and some of the most welcoming people in the world.

Nor thwest Mexico is the destination of choice for retirees, investors, entrepreneurs, travelers, and vacationers alike. The U.S. State Depar tment say more Americans retire in Mexico than any other place on the globe; 51% of all U.S. retirees who live outside of the U.S. live in Mexico.

Mexico is economical; the dollar goes fur ther here than it does in Europe, Canada, and the most popular destinations of Asia. The people of Mexico are accustomed to Americans and vice versa. Mexico welcomes American retirees and tourists and is increasingly prepared to offer the foods, goods, and services that Americans like and expect.

Whether you’re looking to retire, invest, vacation, or operate a business, Nor thwest Mexico is the place.

We hope our guide helps you to enjoy Nor thwest Mexico to the fullest. Explore!

TOURISM & VISITOR INFO Detailed information can be obtained from the following tourist offices: Mexico, visitmexico.com Baja California, State Tourism www. discoverbajacalifornia.com & www. turismobc.gob.mx 011-52-664-6346330, -634-6918, -634-6574, or toll free from the U.S. (888) 775-2417 Sonora State Government http://www.gotosonora.com/ Ensenada Baja California, www.enjoyensenada.com Located 62 miles from USA 011-52-646-1723022, or (800) 310-9687; www. enjoyensenada.com Rosarito Baja California, www.rosarito.org

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Located 20 miles from USA. 011-52-661-612-5222, or (800) 962-2252; www.rosarito.org San Felipe Baja California, sanfelipe.com.mx Located 122 miles from USA. (COTUCO) 011-52-686-577-1104 Tecate Baja California, tecatemexico.com.mx Located at the USA Border Tijuana Baja California, seetijuana.com Located at the USA Broder 011-52-664684-0537, -684-0481, -634-6330, or toll free from the U.S. (888) 775-2417; www. tijuanaonline.org.

Mexicali Baja California, mexicaliturismo. com/cotuco/prueba/ingles. Mexicali is the capital of the State of Baja California.

Located at the US border.

Hermosillo Sonora, http://www.gotosonora. com/hermosillo-son-mx.htm. Hermosillo is the capital of the State of Sonora. Located 160 miles from the border with AZ. Puerto Peñasco www.cometorockypoint. com. Puerto Peñasco is Located 62 miles from the US border.

RECENT U.S. PASSPORT NEWS PASSPORTS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR CAR OR FOOT TRAFFIC INTO OR OUT OF MEXICO. Passpor ts are ONLY required for air and sea travel. The full implementation of the WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) requirement is scheduled to take place during the summer of 2009. (The date is yet to be determined.) However, U.S. citizens should be aware of the following dates: January 31, 2008 - U.S. citizens must be able to verify their identity and citizenship when crossing land borders and sea borders to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. A combination of identification documents, such as a U.S. Drivers License and a U.S. Bir th Cer tificate may be presented. Note that a U.S. Passpor t or Passpor t Card is proof of both identity and citizenship.

The above are changes from prior travel requirements and will affect all U.S. citizens entering the United States from foreign countries.

To get your birth certificate: www.cdc.gov/nchs/ howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm

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BORDER CROSSINGS • San Diego, California (San Ysidro) – Tijuana, Baja California • Otay Mesa, California – Tijuana, Baja California • Tecate, California – Tecate, Baja California • Calexico, California – Mexicali, Baja California • Andrade, California – Los Algodones, Baja California • San Luis, Arizona – San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora • Lukeville, Arizona – Sonoita, Sonora • Sasabe, Arizona – Altar, Sonora • Nogales, Arizona – Nogales, Sonora • Naco, Arizona – Naco, Sonora • Douglas, Arizona – Agua Prieta, Sonora WHAT DO I NEED TO ENTER MEXICO? You are required to get a tourist card (tourist visa) if you are planning to stay more than seventy-two hours, or if you plan to travel south beyond Ensenada, San Felipe, or Puer to Peñasco.

Tourist visas are available at all border crossings and are 21.65 USD. You will have to pay a bank and return to have your visa stamped.

WHAT CAN I BRING INTO MEXICO? DO NOT BRING GUNS OR DRUGS INTO MEXICO. You will go to prison. Do not bring such quantities of anything that it may look like the item is for resale. As a tourist, your personal luggage and other merchandise must not exceed the allowed exemption of 50 USD per person.

Allowed items include: personal things such as, new or used clothes; shoes; toiletries (quantities not for resale); and no more than two used spor tsequipment items. You can also bring in two car tons of cigarettes; fifty cigars or 2.2lbs of tobacco (1 kilo); one liter of wine or hard liquor; twelve rolls of film; a computer; camera equipment; and one musical instrument, as long as you can carry it— really, that is the law.

Medicine for personal use is also allowed.

Note: Be careful not to bring a large quantity of your prescription medication. Mexico has laws concerning prescription drugs.

If you carry more than the equivalent of 10,000 USD in foreigner currency (or the equivalent in

checks, and/or other monetary instruments), these must be declared.

If you are bringing more than 50 USD wor th of merchandise per person but not more than 1,000 USD, you may declare it by driving into the customs facility thru the declaration lane (carril de declaración). You will need to fill out some documents and determine the value of your merchandise. The duty is usually between 15% and 25% of the value of the merchandise and must be paid at a nearby bank (usually located near customs). Once your duty is paid, you’ll need to show customs the receipt of payment and you’ll be on your way.

WHAT CAN I TAKE HOME? You can bring back 800 USD of duty-free merchandise per person, per month, including one liter of alcohol. Mexican ar ts and crafts, including handcrafted furniture, are duty-free and do not count toward the 800 USD limit.

MINORS IN MEXICO Mexican law requires that any non-Mexican citizen under the age of eighteen depar ting Mexico must carry notarized written permission from any parent or guardian not traveling with the child to or from Mexico.

TOURIST TRAVEL U.S. citizens traveling as tourists beyond the border zone or entering Mexico by air must pay a fee to obtain a tourist card, also known as an FMT. The fee for the tourist card is generally included in the price of a plane ticket for travelers arriving by air.

BUSINESS TRAVEL Business travelers must complete and submit a form (Form FM-N) authorizing the conduct of business (but not employment) for a thir ty-day period. Travelers entering Mexico for purposes other than tourism or business or staying for periods longer than 180 days require a visa and must carry a valid U.S. passpor t. U.S. citizens planning to work or live in Mexico should apply for the appropriate Mexican visa (FM3, FM2) at the Mexican consulate nearest your city in the United States, or through the immigration professional in your area.

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VEHICLE PERMITS

Tourists traveling with their vehicle beyond the border zone nor th of Ensenada, San Felipe or Puer to Peñasco must obtain a temporary impor t permit or risk having their vehicle confiscated by Mexican customs officials.

GENERAL SAFETY

The Depar tment of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling in Mexico or any foreign country. Depar tment’s travel web site (http://travel.state.gov/index.html) where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Aler ts can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security outside the US, toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

MILITARY CHECKPOINTS

There are military checkpoints along the way to all the Northwest border cities. These check points serve the same purpose as the California and Arizona highway inspection stops you’ll encounter on the return north. The soldiers will be carrying weapons, but there is nothing to be concerned about, the soldiers are looking for drugs and guns. You’ll find them to be polite and friendly. They may ask to look inside your vehicle or RV. Check points on both sides of the border, are an agreement between the United States and Mexico to fight drugs.

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The healthiest and most personal way is ON FOOT. Ensenada is a great city for getting around on your own energy. Most of the shopping is at sea level and easy to navigate with all numbered streets running north and south and celebrity named streets running east and west.

TAKING THE BUS if you want some adventure, or want a great sightseeing opportunity. Fare is 7 pesos ($0.65). Buses are called “micro” instead of “bus” or Autobuse. Bus Terminal 646-121-2982 al 87 Calzada Lazaro Cardenas & Rio Alamar La Mesa.

IN A TAXI is a great way to get from point A to point B, Taxis Amarillos (Yellow Taxi) is available 24 hours with local and unlimited service available; they will drive you anywhere. Ave. Lopez Mateos & Miramar. English spoken. 646-178-3475.

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Getting to Ensenada has never been easier or faster. A US driver license is valid in Mexico, so you Mexican auto insurance is required by law if you drive in Mexico.

If you’re interested in visiting Ensenada, but not doing any driving you can contact Eaton International Tours and Passenger Services. San Diego pick and return. Fast and secure. Call 619-479-1536 / 646108-8538.

Taking The Bus from San Diego is another option.

ITake the San Diego Trolley to San Ysidro, then walk across the border to the small Plaza Viva bus station.

ABC (Autotransportes Baja California) buses depart for Ensenada every half hour beginning 6AM - 9:30PM, you can call 1-52-(664)683-5681; fare is approx. $6.50dlls 1-way.

Greyhound Bus Lines (U.S. toll free: 800-2312222). Greyhound Lines will take you to Tijuana’s Central Bus Terminal (Central Camionera) from anywhere in the US and connect to any major Mexican bus line, including ABC. The Ensenada Airporti is for private and military only. No commercial flights.

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n the yachting world, no other international race attracts more entries. This annual event takes place this year on April 25, 26, 27, 2008, the last weekend in April. With its spectacular starts off the shores of Newport Beach, this is always reported as one of the greatest sailing events of the year.

Created by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association (NOSA) in 1947, when the founding member wanted to organize a small, just-for-fun race for sailors coming out of World War II. Since then participants have been well-known racers, adventure-seekers, novice sailors, and celebrities from around the world. People such as well-known actors Buddy Ebsen and Humphrey Bogart, Walter Cronkite, comedienne Vicki Lawrence, and Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Paul Conrad have raced alongside worldclass skippers.

The first 125-mile race from Newport Beach, California to Ensenada, Mexico took place on April 23, 1948 and only 65 boats finished the race that year. In 1983, a record 675 boats entered the race and more than 500 boats typically competing every year. The racing teams compete for the coveted First-to-Finish Honors, the President of the United States Trophy, and the President of Mexico Trophy among many other awards.

In the 1998 51st Annual Newport to Ensenada Race, the winds blew hard and consistent allowing virtually every boat to finish in record time, but last year there were 449 entries and only 241 official finishers before the Sunday cutoff. On Saturday the 26th, the yachts and racer begin filling the Ensenada Harbor for the finish of the 61st Annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race and whether you’re a racing fan or not, this is the largest yacht race in the world and is going to be a great weekend in Ensenada full of fun and good times. http:// www.nosa.org

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San Felipe offers endless things to do and or not do depending on your personal goals.

San Felipe beaches extend north and south for over 50 miles of shoreline to explore. Whether you’re looking for a banana boat rides, beach bars, and crowds or an isolated paradise to share with someone special - San Felipe has it.

Off Road adventures, await you beyond every horizon, which is why San Felipe is home to the SCORE International Baja 250. The desert terrain surrounding San Felipe is vast and offers incredible trails and exploration for ATV’s, dirt bike or off-road vehicle. Just south of San Felipe are extensive sand dunes ideal for buggies and rails. ATV Rentals are also available.

The Valley of the Giants: The natural reserve of the thousand-year-old Cardon Cactus has become a major attraction Shopping, San Felipe offers great shopping for bargain, souvenirs, arts and much more. Much of the shopping can be found downtown on the Malecon, Mar de Cortez, or Chetumal leading into town.

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historically has been economically dependent on fishing, however today tourism and real estate provide the economic base. Even as it grows into the next century with four-lane highways, multi-pump fueling centers that shines bright even after the moon has drop behind the majestic mountains it will remain a small fishing village in its heart and soul.

Today San Felipe is maturing into a sophisticated resort community with destination resort developments, luxury condos, fine restaurants, sport fishing charters and world-class off-road adventures.

San Felipe sits on the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), 118 miles (190 km) south of the US border and within the municipality of Mexicali.

Directly behind San Felipe to the west is Sierra San Pedro Martír, the tallest mountains in Baja, forming a protective wall from Pacific storms. San Felipe has 23foot tides (7-meters) exposing a kilometer or more of ocean floor. One of the largest tidal bores in the world due in part to the Colorado River delta to the north.

visa if you visit San Felipe for 72 hours or less. You can obtain a tourist card in Mexicali at the Aduana (Customs) office building located just left of the border gates. Parking is available on the street, across near the bank (which is where you will be going after customs. Tourist visas are no longer available in San Felipe.

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San Felipe Improving Law Enforcement Finding balance between tradition and tourism

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inding the right balance between accommodating this and several other restrictions that are seldom, if tourists and protecting the environment and never, enforced, as the beaches in México are Federal economy is not always an easy job. There are Zones, where the municipal or state authorities have currently several initiatives underway to achieve this no jurisdiction, and the federales are too busy chasing drug runners. in the local area.

All coco loco coaches will now be banned from La Policía Montada de San Felipe, our very own Mounties, have been re-activated to patrol the cruising on the beach and instead will probably Malecon and the ommercial-tourist section of town. be assigned a parking space near where those You may have seen them briefly in the past, but the beachgoers craving for coconuts and piña coladas delegation budget ran short and they had to be put can get to them.

The fishermen have long claimed the area for their on hold.

Actually, the force is composed of four bilingual traditional activity and, often times in the past, would officers trained in the arts—that is, the martial clean their catch and feed the birds, while tourists were content to arts—to handle camp and mingle, unruly tourists who enjoying the folklore misbehave and to and getting great fish help assist the wellat a bargain price. behaved ones, no The task at hand matter where they fall. for the authorities They won’t be is not an easy one. galloping by on big, They still have to white horses, but will clean up the action, be mounted on allwhile preserving, terrain quad vehicles, protecting and ready to fight crime allowing people and wrongdoers, their right to live mainly on Mar de and let live. Tourism Cortés, el Malecón and fishing are and the beach from El the two main Machorro to the end Finding balance between tradition and tourism revenue activities, of Hotel Row to the especially for those south.

Meanwhile, lengthy, difficult and complicated tablishments and vendors at the Malecón, and for the circumstances have impeded a final solution to the local economy in general.

The newly assigned and past administrations have improvement of conditions at the bay and boardwalk, and authorities have been very respectful of people’s worked on and will soon have a plan to accommodate traditional feeling that the beach is free and theirs to all the activities traditionally enjoyed at the waterfront, while striving to improve, protect and modernize our use and frolic in.

Many people choose to ignore adequate beach beautiful little bay front.

Two Policías Turísticos, out of a total of four, will be safety and rules of reason. One such rule is that driving motor vehicles on the beach in the bay is only patrolling the area from 6 in the morning till 10 pm., allowed for fishermen who must move their pangas each on their quad vehicles. Comandante Martinezabout. Signs on accesses to the beach warn about Soto, San Felipe chief of police, explained 16 - The ONLY Monthly Guide to Northwest Mexico

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Puerto Peñasco, Sonora

THINGS TO DO Puerto Peñasco has a wide variety of activities available for everyone, from the lazy days relaxing in the sun, to the action filled wild ride. Activities including shopping, scuba diving, sport fishing, sunset cruises,

Shrimp Boats at Sea - By Rimas Zilinskas PUERTO PENASCO SONORA MEXICO Puerto Peñasco, commonly known among many of its English-speaking visitors as Rocky Point, is a small city of approximately 42,000 people in the northern state of Sonora, Mexico. Located on the shore of the Gulf of California (also known as the Sea of Cortéz), the town is known for its fishing and tourism industries.

It is a popular destination for tourists, particularly those from Arizona, for Puerto Peñasco is nearest beach.

This is why it is such a popular Spring Break destination with students from Arizona, New Mexico, and California.

Puerto Peñasco is located in the ‘free zone’ where tourists are not required currently to obtain immigration papers in order to visit. However, U.S. Border Patrol agents advise a combination of identification documents, such as a U.S. Drivers License and a U.S. Bir th Cer tificate or a valid U.S. passport - PASSPORTS ARE NOT REQUIRED! Puerto Peñasco is has new fuel docks and other boat-related developments as part of the country’s ‘Escalera Nautica’ efforts, which call for a chain of ‘tourist-class’ marinas sprinkled up and down the Baja coast in an effort to promote nautical tourism.

Puerto Peñasco has two main beach areas. To the west of the Old Port area, there is a wide, flat area known as Sandy Beach. This is the home to several large hotel/ resorts, and more are under construction. East of Puerto Peñasco, there is a long coast with several areas, known in parts as La Mirador, Playa del Oro and then Las Conchas, an area of beachfront and near-beach condos, homes and timeshares.

Puerto Peñasco is in the same time zone as Arizona observes, and does not observe rules for Daylight Saving Time same as Arizona.

GETTING TO PUERTO PENASCO FLYING Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) now has flights to and from Los Angeles (LAX), twice daily; one leaves Puerto

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TAKING A SHUTTLE If you want get to Puerto Peñasco and don’t want to drive, you can consider taking a shuttle for fast trouble free travel.

Head out to Rocky Point (www.headouttorockypoint. com) is offering 15-person chartered vans to Puerto Peñasco out of Phoenix. Also, Kona Shuttle (www. konashuttle.com), which offers $179 roundtrips from Tucson and Phoenix in their Mercedes-Benz mini coaches. Both companies are based out of Phoenix.

off-road adventures, horseback riding, kayaking, parasailing, watercraft rentals and much more.

RULES TO KNOW

Here are a few basic rules to follow to avoid trouble: • NO drinking and driving vehicles of any kind including ATVs. • No drinking under 18 years of age.

• All vehicles are prohibited on the beach.

• No riding ATV’s after dark, on the beaches or on Blvd Juarez.

• Fireworks in designated areas until 10:00 PM • No possession of drugs, guns or weapons.

• Speed limits (25 MPH) and drivers must be 16 Photos by Robin Waters years old.

Peñasco at 11:40am, and arrives in LAX at 12:10pm and the other leaves Puerto Peñasco at 4:30PM and arrives in LAX at 5:30PM, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sundays.

DRIVING Visitors to the interior of Sonora are now able to drive directly to such cities as Guaymas, San Carlos, Hermosillo, Bahia de Kino, Caborca, Father Kino Missions, Magdalena, and Santa Ana without the timeconsuming process of obtaining a car permit. With the movement of the “Only Sonora” vehicle checkpoint, visitors to the state will no longer have to obtain a car permit in order to travel south of Nogales. Puerto Peñasco From Phoenix travel west on I-10 to State Route 85, continue southbound on SR 85 to Gila Bend and turn right at a sign stating “Mexico” and “SR 85 South” before McDonalds. Continue southbound on SR 85 through Ajo, Why and the Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, Arizona.

From Tucson, take State Route 86 westbound to “Why”, Arizona and go south on SR 85 through Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, AZ. From Yuma, go eastbound on I-8 from Yuma to the SR 85 to Gila Bend and turn left at a sign stating “Mexico” and “SR 85 South” just past the McDonalds.

Continue southbound on SR 85 through Ajo, Why and the Organ Pipe National Monument to the border at Lukeville, Arizona.

From Ensenada or San Felipe take the Mexico Route 2 (MR-2) towards San Luis Rio Colorado and continue on MR-2 to Sonoita.

From the border, you will continue southbound two miles to a three-way intersection in Sonoita. Merge LEFT towards Caborca for one until the road splits into a “Y”, stay to the RIGHT and you’re on your way.

Continue southbound approximately fifty miles to Puerto Peñasco.

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Puerto Peñasco Shrimp Industry Words and photos by Charlie & Leticia Luse

Shrimp Processing Plant - By Charlie & Leticia Luse “Shrimp Boats are a comin’, their sails are in sight, “Shrimp Boats are a comin’, there’s dancing tonight.”

So goes the song, which perfectly fits Puerto Peñasco, known for beautiful beaches and tourism, and a very important port for production of shrimp. The shrimp season is set by Mexican government, and is from September to March, a period of seven months.

There are between 108 and 118 shrimp boats in Puerto of various size—but most are approximately 185 feet in length. A normal crew consists of the captain, a mechanic, a cook and three workers. At times, there may be an additional two or three young men on board as apprentices, called “turkeys”. The boats go out on the high seas for between 30 to 40 days at a time and go out great distances from shore, as far south as Mazatlan. The boats are equipped with rear deck hoists for nets, a tank to rapidly freeze the shrimp, large freezer and a room for ice below deck. When the shrimp nets are hoisted up and dumped on the deck, they are washed clean of sand and acidity, quickly “de-headed” by simply twisting off the heads, and then placed in the freeze tank. Within 15 minutes, the shrimp are frozen, placed in large bags and stored below deck.

The first month of the season is best for quantity of catch, and a boat can return with as much as 25,000 pounds of shrimp. Each month, the amount of the catch decreases until during the last month of March, when the crew may only catch 1,000 to 1,500 pounds. It is during the last months that some of the boats go out only at night, and short distances and return each morning. For this reason, they can keep some of the catch on ice, and small boats go out to buy the fresh catch to sell in the market places along the Malecon shoreline. You’ll do not see frozen shrimp here, so you may assume they all are fresh—but the only time the shrimp are actually fresh—that is, they have not been frozen—is when you can see the boats anchored off the shore. All those we spoke to in the business insist that there is no difference in quality or flavor between fresh or prior-frozen shrimp.

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Once back in port, the frozen shrimp are loaded onto trucks and taken to one of the two processing plants in Puerto. One of these processing plants is owned by OurMr.men from ‘Checkpoint Charlie’.

Angel Alberto Lizarraga Sotelo, Denny and runFlannigan along with andhissoldiers between andRuiz, Santhe Felipe. son Angel AlbertoMexicali Lizarraga administrator, and his wife, Mary Lizarraga. The shrimp arrive in a halffrozen state and are placed in large tanks of water to thaw, and are washed twice to eliminate the characteristic acidity of shrimp. Depending on the amount of shrimp to process, they may separate by size using a mechanical device or by hand. The shrimp are then sorted by color.

Shrimp come in two main colors of shrimp—white and brown. We asked Angel and two of his lead workers which color they preferred, and they all said brown—but they all insisted that the flavor does not differ between the colors. Once the separation process is complete the shrimp are washed once more with purified water, frozen and packaged in to five-pound cellophane packages and placed in boxes for shipping to the United States and Japan.

Two interesting things about shrimp: the first is that the freezing, thawing, freezing process, which can be repeated again, does not harm the quality or flavor of the shrimp and it would not be possible to tell the difference by looking at them, or when cooking them to be consumed. The second is that once the shrimp are frozen, they can be kept for up to two years without harm to the product.

Next time you are in Puerto, visit the Malecon (The Point), where you will find shrimp in the fish markets along the shore, and if it’s the right time of year, you can see the shrimp boats anchored offshore.

Thank you to Mr. Gabriel Ledezma Ochoa for sharing his 20 years of fishing experience and all those in the shrimp business in Puerto Peñasco that took time to speak to us.

Charlie Luse is a real estate broker and full time residence of Puerto Peñasco. Charlie owns Buena Vista Real Estate and Property Management, he can be reached at 638-110-4127.

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Northwest Mexico Golfing Two Tigers:

A Mexican Tale of Two Tigers

by Hal “Paco� Clark

Natalie Gulbis and Lorena Ochoa, Evian 2007 - by Isogood Golf experts and fans from all over the world are drawing comparisons between the two best players on tour today, Tiger Woods of the PGA and Lorena Ochoa, the top LPGA tour player. In her own words, Lorena Ochoa said that she and Tiger Woods ‘live in two different worlds’. Interms of golf, though, there is hardly anything that separates the two, looking at the way Ochoa is dominating women’s golf, one cannot help but draw comparisons between her and Woods.

Both players took extended time off at the end of last season and both opted out of the season’s first few events. Both won their first tournaments of the year. As the #1 mens player in the world, Woods won the Dubai Desert Classic and his next event, the Accenture World Match Play Championship in decisive fashion, 8 & 7.

If you add his two wins at the end of last season, and the Target World Challenge, his winning streak stands at six.

The 26-year-old Mexican, Ochoa is the #1 ranked female player in the world and won her 2008 debut at the HSBC Women’s Championship, an 11 stroke victory over former #1 Annika Sorenstam. Ochoa started her 2008 LPGA season the way she ended the previous season, on a winning note, by winning the ADT Championship. She said: “It’s always great to be compared with Tiger. We all want to be like him. I admire

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and respect him a lot. We live in two different worlds, but when he won a tournament by 10 strokes, I had that in my mind. It’s something that always motivates me. It’s an honor to be compared with him, and I’m going to try to go after him. Every tournament I play, I play to win.

When I go to Nabisco for the first Major of the year in April, I’m going to be ready to win.�

It could be a long while before Ochoa matches Woods’ achievements, but she is getting there. Both players won one Major each, but Ochoa’s eight victories put her one up on Woods. Ochoa finished in the top-five an amazing 17 times, while Woods had 10 top-five finishes. Both led their Tours in scoring average - Woods 69.10 and Ochoa 69.69. The greatest disparity between the two lies in the prize money, but that’s a topic for another day. It is no surprise that both led their Tours in greens in regulation last year - Woods 71 per cent and Ochoa 73.1 per cent.

When it comes to putting, Ochoa was ranked first on the LPGA with 1.76 putts per hole while Woods was fourth (1.73).

But it is the manner in which they annihiliate the field that has Ochoa mentioned in the same breath as Woods.

Both have a desire to use their celebrity status to help the children of the world. Is Ochoa on her way to becoming the Tiger Woods of women’s golf? I like her chances.

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An Appreciative San Felipe Honors Ronda Walpole!

San Felipe Animal Rescue’s Ronda Walpole Honored at “Bitchy Bingo”

by Steven Forman

Husband Richard, Ronda and Steven Forman

standing ovation was definitely for SFAR founder and A benefactor Ronda Walpole at

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San Felipe Animal Rescue’s giant “Bitchy Bingo” fundraiser at El Dorado Ranch on February 25th.

Ronda was somewhat shocked and totally overwhelmed by all the attention she got, which was so rightfully deserved. She has greatly contributed to controlling San Felipe’s stray and indigent dog and cat population---and when nearly 300 people got to their feet to applaud her, she was just blown away---the fact that husband Richard was in attendance, along with daughter Heather, son-in-law Jamie and new grandbaby Brynlee, really made this tribute that much sweeter.

The catalyst for Ronda’s passion for the animal problem in our “small drinking village with a fishing problem,” back in 2003, was the day Ronda befriended a wonderful dog on the beach near her house in Las Palmas. ‘Taxi,’ as she named him was her sidekick around town for years to come, until one day at her home in Show Low Arizona, Taxi walked off the property and never came back. Ronda and

her family and friends did everything they could to find Taxi and bring him home, but it was simply not meant to be.

San Felipe artist, Luis Cogley’s painting of Taxi, which was presented to Ronda during her tribute at Bitchy Bingo, left not a dry eye in the house as Ronda approached the stage at the Pavillion to accept the painting of her beloved longtime friend and companion.

Along with the support of her husband and family, Ronda continues to commute regularly to San Felipe from Arizona where she Ronda and Dallas immediately goes to our site in Las Minitas to visit all her furry friends and to check on the health and well being of all who live out there and depend on her for care and solace.

Those of us affiliated with SFAR, as well as those of us who volunteer from time to time, love Ronda Walpole. Not only do we appreciate all she has done for our community, but we were so gratified by the love and support that was shown by her at Bitchy Bingo; which by the way, raised more than $9000 for SFAR’s 2008 Spay/Neuter Project.

Bitchy Bingo Review: Bitchy Bingo was Everything but a Drag!

n the stage at Bitchy Bingo on February 25th, San O Felipe got to see four consummate performers who delivered a very tight and professional act during

this successful three hour fundraiser hosted by El Dorado Ranch. More than $9,000 was raised for San Felipe’s Animal Rescue, and everyone had a wild and crazy Monday afternoon.

The 300 attendees were mostly women, but lots of men showed up too. The audience was on its feet singing along and clapping to the performances of Tootie, Gigi, Justice and Kiki. This troop of edgy female impersonators

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from San Diego’s LIPS nightclub delivered an over-thetop, extremely tasty performance one might expect to see in Las Vegas. Cheap shots could have been taken at the audience, but instead, these performers directed all their shots at each other, using the “B” word only when bantering amongst themselves.

Bravo girls! Come back to San Felipe and help raise money for the Animal Rescue anytime. There’s a standing invitation for you at El Dorado Ranch whenever you want to perform again.

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THE TECATE SAN FELIPE BLUES AND ARTS FIESTA WILL YOU BE ONE OF THE LUCKY FEW TO SAY YOU WERE THERE? By: Allen Shaw and John Pack

Since the beginning of music, bands have joined together to celebrate a specific type of music or music from specific region.

Two very memorable check fora updates www.mexicoliving.info and well known rock festivals were Woodstock in 1969 and the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Both celebrated flower power rock of and introduced to the world artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Janis Joplin.

The Blues and Arts Fiesta on April 19th 2008 in San Felipe Baja, California is classified in the same vein. Celebrating the World of Blues, the forbearer of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Blues and Arts Fiesta boasts of artists who could comfortably play on the same stage with Hendrix and Joplin were they alive today.

But the cherry on the sundae of this full day event isn’t simply the music, or the amazing artists to display their works, or that it is ONLY $10 – the event is for charity. All proceeds from The Blues and Arts Fiesta go directly to the Lion’s Club of San Felipe to support their various community health and wellness programs, including the Flying Samaritans (see story on page 34).

Headlining is Johnny Mastro and Mama’s Boys (JM&MB) – playing blues the way it should be played; lead by Johnny Mastro on Vocals/Harp, Jimmy Goodall on drums, Top of the Mountain on guitar, Gino “BoBo” Matteo on guitar, Paul Loranger on bass and Lisa Cee as backup vocals.

JM&MB started in 1993 from jam sessions at Babe’s & Ricky’s (the oldest and best blues club in LA!) in South Los Angeles. Their music is described as “un-west coast” west coast blues, doing everything their own way with an original, current, dark, raw, trashy and real sound. Hound Dog Taylor crossed with Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

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Since JM&MB began, they have accumulated top honors worldwide; Voted Top 3 Blues Release of Year in UK by Blues Matter Magazine, Winner of Best Blues Artist by LA Music Awards, Winners of Best Unsigned Blues Band Southern California, Top 100 Unsigned Bands by Music Connection Magazine and the list goes on.

The Queen of Steam Michele Lundeen & Blue Streak has a sassy, strong, and honest sound! Michele is often compared to Janis Joplin, but according to Michele, “I think it’s just the intensity and passion of my performance.”

Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak is comprised of Michele Lundeen on lead vocals/percussion, Reuben Vigil on guitar/vocals, Sleepy Flores on saxophone/vocals, Mike Bullit on bass/vocals, Tony Peterson on drums/vocals, and Tony Trujillo on congas.

Winners of the San Diego Blues Challenge and made the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2006 “Best Self Produced CD” Final Four, and was nominated as “Best Blues Album” at the 2006 San Diego Music Awards and been nominated five times by the San Diego Music awards for “Best Blues”.

S h e l l e , bandleader of the Shelle Blue Band, reminisces “I always knew that I was going to sing.” The band includes Ninnie Brown and Rick Cunningham on guitars,

Cliff Morse on bass, and Leon Wesley on drums.

The Shelle Blue Band members have been recognized in movies (e.g., Pearl Harbor), received Recording Sound Engineer awards and performed with notable classic blues artists Etta James, T-Bone Walker, Freddy Fender and the Coasters.

According to Dave Good of the San Diego Reader, Shelle is “a singer’s singer who surrounds her blues with a lusty voice... Musically, she is compact and muscular... She works right to an audience, doesn’t miss a person in the house... It can get personal.”

Vatos Locos is a San Felipe Baja original with a “Surf-a-Billy Blues” sound that’s always a crowd pleaser, especially when playing “Mystery Train.” Veterans of San Felipe Shrimp Festival 07, San Felipe Carnaval 08 and last year’s Blues & Arts Fiesta, and involved with its creation.

Originally started by blues & rock veterans Rick Rudd on bass (this month’s featured artist) and Mike Byrne on guitar, they were joined by Canadian Ken Pottie on drums to round out their power trio. All are now locals of San Felipe and their goal is “Bringin” the Blues to Baja.

Backwater Blues Band having been playing since 1997, the band has entertained music lovers of all ages in a variety of venues from small pubs to large nightclubs including the Ringside Café (St. Petersburg), House of Blues (Orlando), and the Blue Shark (Ybor City). The band also opened for Dr. John at a national benefit for children in Tampa, for Leeann Womack at the Michelob Music Fest in Tampa (2006), and for the Jazzy West Tampa Music Festival (2006).

The band is influenced by several contemporary blues artists, including Eric Clapton, Tab Benoit, Allman Brothers, and the late Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Audiences not only hear but also feel the richly spiced arrangements described as having a subtle coolness and smooth funk known as the Backwater groove.

The 145th Street Blues Band music is driven by raw expressive vocals, exceptional blues harmonica, and passionate, blazing blues guitar. The band is tight, professional, accomplished and dynamic. Whether playing a hard driving Chicago blues shuffle, gettin’ down with a steamy slow blues or funkin’ it up, they do it with flair, taste and excitement.

The band’s killer blues CD, 145th Street - Deluxe Blues Band, was nominated Best Blues Album 2005 by the prestigious San Diego Music Awards.

Agave Blues were winners of “The Best Band in San Felipe 2007” and “Gentleman” Jim Moore or Jimmy, as his friends call him, along with his band Jason Bushong on guitar, Bill “Keys” Maine on keyboard, Carlos Bono on bass and Mike Martinez also on guitar. Jimmy and the boys make their noise weekly at local hotspot Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill. An extremely talented group of musicians that combine old school classic blues with modern cross-genre sounds.

So, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 19th and plan on a day of music, fun and sun. Maybe one day down the road, like the lucky few who attended Woodstock, you will be asked where you were on the day The Blues and Arts Festival came to town. Make sure you are one of those able to say, “I was there.”

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The Tecate San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta is a showcase of compassion and caring, of artists and blues musicians coming together to change lives through music and art.

Art and music are individual experiences, both as a creator and recipient. Will this event be both the catalyst and the canvas for the meshing of so many individuals displaying and playing their own unique expressions that itself becomes art?

If you can imagine, beautiful art, photography sculpture and amazing talent all encapsulated in the sea breezes and majestic mountains, with the sounds of world-class blues music filling the air, then the answer would be yes – this is art.

An outdoor concert and art event like no other.

Held downtown San Felipe Baja California at the base of the mountains, along the Sea of Cortez and here are a few of the artists to display.

Aida Valencia is the founder of Casa Valencia that specializes in the design and production of Mosaics. Her work is a combination of marble, stone, Byzantine mosaic, and glass that is dominated by bold colors, reflecting her roots in Mexican artisanship. http://www. casavalencia.com, 664-686-5490, Margaritevalencia@ yahoo.com Sculptor Alfonso Arambula has with works in USA, Japan, Spain, England and others, published internationally and can be seen on the Discovery channel.

He is a winner of the Culture Institute of Baja California’s Biennial Sculpture Contest and recently appointed Member of the Advisory Committee of the Institute of Culture of Baja California. http://www.bajayuny.com, 646-149-3866, bajayuny@yahoo.com.mx Ananda Ruiz’s commitment to the art is to express in each of the works, what has been learned from experience.

“To not only show or display, but to feed back…always with the attitude of continuing to learn from others, it is important to give your best.” Says Ananda. 646-117-8948, anandace.ruiz@gmail.com.

Joyce Andrea says rarely a day goes by without picking up a brush.

She says her style varies but definitely enjoys whimsy in her art. Joyce considers painting her form of therapy and supports charity organizations with profits. “Having a purpose to paint makes it just more meaningful to me”, says Joyce. Phone: 686 210-4598 Email: andrenajoyce@yahoo.com

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Artistic Jewelry by Lails are handmade designs that reflect your inner beauty.

Each piece of jewelry is a piece of art just for you. Materials include sea shells, seeds, crystals, copper, abalone shells, and semi-precious stones. You can be certain that every piece, is a unique piece of art. lailanaime@gmail.com Baja Nueva Decorating and Design Studio services include complete home decorating and design. Custom designed and special order furniture, turn-key program. “We do it all.” Home decorating accessories, original art, potpourri and scents, candles and holders, decorative art glass, unique gifts. Phone: 686-211-4676 Email: bajanueva@aol.com Ron Saunders of Baja Reflections is a native New Yorker and with his camera at his side, he has traveled photographing Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore Hong Kong, Mexico, and much of the U.S states. His photography appear on book covers and in magazines. http://www. bajareflections.com, 011-686-5760007, info@bajareflections.com Barbara Peacock is a self taught artist that has done art in most all medias for most her life. Crafts, water colors, portraits in oils, bead work, stained glass windows, and most recently Mosaic Glass Art. She has studied in Ravenna and Venice, Italy. She received her “Masters In Mosaics Diploma.” 011-521-686-201-3327, bajababa@rraz.net David Romo is a local artist born and raised in San Felipe. Like most artists he started drawing & painting at an early age, until he discovered an interest in carving gourds. David is self taught and creates most of his carving tools.

David’s use of stains & dyes compliment the organic elements of his carving. 686-573-4695 DeCoursey always loved working with wood and in the mid 1980’s he created his first wood sculpture and found turning wood into a pleasing art object gave him more satisfaction than any other media in which he had previously worked.

686-215-4497, http://www. inlovewithwood.com, pkprepp@msn.com John R. Zivic, or JRZ, better known as Jack, doesn’t really think of himself as an artist; it seems too lofty a title to him. He thinks of himself as an imagist. “I see things in a particular piece of wood or rock and imagine those things out,” says Jack. 686-576-0028, bajapapa@hotmail.com

James Oliver Mann began to study watercolors at the Yosemite Academy of Art after retiring from the US Postal Service in 2000. He finds much of his inspiration from the sea and the desert of Baja California. His medium is primarily watercolors, but he likes to experiment with mixed media. 686-122-4164, jimrebecca129@gmail. com Johanna Czoberek has always been a visionary, “To create is to live” might be her motto. She has shown her art internationally since 1978. Her creations include watercolors, handpainted clothing, photography, a book on angels, and now her internationally collected Lemurian wands. 044-686-111-0980, johannaczo2@ yahoo.com Jose Isaac Morales Flores (Cervus) is a painter and a sculptor. His creative interest began early in his youth. He studied both in Mexico and in the U.S. For the last four and a half years he’s been teaching drawing and painting. http://www.myspace.com/cervus_j , 646 197 1468, angelx1999@hotmail.com Kathy Keane of Magic in Nature Photography has been photographing the wildlife and environments; the Sierra Nevada mountains, southwestern U.S., rugged scenery of Baja along with Kenya, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Kauai, Galapagos Islands, and the southern coast of Alaska. http://www.magicinnature.com, 686-111-1426, kmkbaja@ yahoo.com Marco Miranda’s work is nurtured by his constant desire to learn and excel, and the discipline and professionalism that he demands of himself, for he considers art not only his work, but his lifestyle, and his greatest passion. His work was featured in over 20 group shows over the past seven years. (686) 185-7486, arte_mmiranda@ yahoo.com.mx Daria Mariscal and the pottery of Pai Pai Indians. These indigenous peoples of California have been pit firing clay pottery ollas in the Southern California and northern Mexico area for thousands of years using the pit-fire method. Pai Pai Daria Mariscal, makes traditional pit fired pottery. Wendy Doman 686-114-4976, soleilsoul@gmail.com The People’s Gallery 381-5 Mar de Cortez south near the Net. Debbie La Bonte and Miguel of Rosorito will be representing the gallery with their wonderful jewelry and Ernesto’s wood artwork. Miguel will be doing a native

dance and his wife will be walking around with her wonderful paper flowers. 686-577-2898, sfnewsster@gmail.com Painter Valentina Ragsdale has produced work ranging from paintings to interior design with her preference being oil and pastel. Her works are located in the private collections of Russia, America, Germany, Israel and other countries. http://www.valentinaragsdale.com, 686-140-9646, vragsdale@gmail.com Fine Art Photographer Victor Ratliff Rodriguez discovered that he had a talent in photography when he was 16 years old. Victor then attended the prestigious Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, CA.. http://www.ogsanfelipe.com, 686-577-1488, vrrphoto@gmail.com.

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IMPORTANT EVENT INFO

Saturday April 19th, 2008 San Felipe Baja California Tickets Only $10 to Change Lives PASSPORTS NOT REQUIRED www.bluesandarts.com USA 1-800-576-0919 Ext. 5 or MEX 686-557-1377 Get more info: www.mexicoliving.info - 29

Art Editor: Robin Waters

Art & Design

Luis Cogley Studio ........................ (686) 577-2944 People’s Gallery ........................... (686) 577-2898

Multi-talented artist of canvas and blues.

Ensenada

by Robin Waters

Museum Of History ..........................(646) 177-0594 Regional History Museum ..............(646) 178-2531 Ex-Aduana Maritima .............. (646) 178-2531 Science Museum .................. (646) 178-7192 Estero Beach Museum .................(646) 176-6225 Galeria De Perez Meillon ...............(646) 174-0394 Galeria De La Cuidad ....................(646) 177-3130 Galeria La Esquina De Bodegas ....(646) 178-3557 Taller De Artesanos Indigenas.......(646) 178-8780 Art Gallery / Studio Los Arcos ......(646)-154-2066

Puerto Peñasco

Aleman Art Studio & Gallery ..........(638) 512-0669 Bermejo’s Galeria del Mar .............(638) 383-3488 hey say that everyone has a talent. Rick Rudd is exceptional, T and has found success in two. He is

the lead singer and bass player in a favorite local band, Vatos Locos, and he is also a skilled painter.

Born in oklahoma and raised in southern California, Rick began drawing and painting at the age of 3. By high school he had become very serious about his ar t. He attended the prestigious Chouinard Ar t Institute in the late 60’s. But under the parental complaint of “when are you going to get a real job?” he let 15 years elapse before he picked up the brushes again.

Since 1997 Rick has made San Felipe, Baja, his permanent home. He felt that he needed to simplify to focus. When he arrived, he wanted to get back to his ar t, but says he was going through an “ar tist’s block”. He decided to “just drive” one day, and ended up on the dump road. When he got out to stretch, he noticed a scruffy copy of an archeology magazine.

The only legible pages were on the history of the Mayans. An idea just hit him, he relates, and he’s been producing the Mayan series, his unique paintings on canvas and wood, ever since in his local studio. They are all based on authentic Mayan carvings.

Inspiration comes to him from the amazing Sea of Cor tez, the deser t, and this strange stark land; in ways that are difficult for him to describe, but are obvious in his ar t. His canvases display a combination of paintbrush and airbrush, and even a cement trowel on occasion. The style is not easy to define, possibly abstract realism, but however you define it, it is definitely Rick’s own.

He explains “I star t by applying colors in broad sweeping motions and look for the layers of possibilities; some will be relevant, others meaningless. I want depth and movement, organic and geometric shapes, familiar and enigmatic allusions.”

“This tension adds visual interest. The result is always new to me and gives me a sense of completion and resolves the unknown. I’m still learning to trust the process of painting; to be willing to disappear into it, into the search, and have something to show for it afterward. It is amazing and enlightening for me.”

When asked what he would like to see happen in the San Felipe ar t world, he says he wishes people would be more open-minded about ar t, and buy it because you like it and it “speaks to you”, not because it matches your carpet.

When he’s not painting he is “bringing the Blues to Baja”. Watch for the Vatos Locos band spotlighted at many of the fun places in town or April 19th at the Tecate Blues & Ar ts Fiesta in San Felipe. You can see a good sampling of his ar t at the Tattoo Rose Café and Gallery restaurant on Mar de Cor tez #162, in downtown San Felipe. Or give him a call at 576-0106 for a tour of his homes/studio.

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If you’re in San Felipe you have to visit Baja Nueva. Baja Nueva is the result of years of design experience in Arizona and the decision to move and open a studio in San Felipe. Its a lovely shop with beautiful artwork, paintings, glass work, home accessories, candles, and gifts! Call for info Baja Nueva (686) 211-4676.

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EVENTS & ACTIVITES

Ensenada Festival Nativa (Native Festival) is an annual events where natives of Baja California present their work to visitors of this exhibition. Participants perform elaborate skirts in traditional costumes. For more call Instituto Cuna: (646) 178-8780 or info@ adesu.org.

The San Felipe Fine Arts Association hosts a monthly art show on the second Saturday of every month between 10AM-4PM at Rosarios Art Studio - on the Mex Highway 5 in the Ejido (north of town).

Watch for the sign on the west side of the highway.

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Casa Bonita ..................................(638) 383-5372 El Tenichee....................................(638) 383-5421 Old Port Galería .............................(638) 383-6321 Port O’ Call Studio.........................(638) 383-3243 Victoria Hormiga ...........................(638) 383-3707

Hours: Thurs –Sun 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM Or by Appointment

Custom designed furniture Original art and prints Hand blown glass Ceramic art objects Decorating accessories Candles and holders Whimsical clocks Heirloom art boxes

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

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WEEKLY CALENDAR EVENTS ENSENADA BAJA CALIFORNIA

Tuesday: Jazz Cafe - Cine de Arte Wednesday: Jazz Cafe - Trivia Thursday: Jazz Cafe - Jazz Friday: Jazz Cafe - 8pm Salsa dance classes Saturday: Jazz Cafe - Oldies but Goodies The live music of “Nuevo Concepto”

SAN FELIPE BAJA CALIFORNIA

San Felipe Fine Arts Association - art show 2nd Sat. of every month at Rosarios Art Studio - on the highway in the Ejido. 10-4

WEEKLY IN SAN FELIPE

Monday: Fandangos - “9-Ball Tournament 6:00PM Tuesday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - Karaoke with “The Sing Out Sisters” • Fandangos - Darts 7:00 PM • Al’s Backstreet - Darts Wednesday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - “Bunko” & “Ladies Night” • Al’s Backstreet - Live Music Thursday: • Fandangos - Live Music of The Beach Bums • Jaunito’s (El Dorado) - “Name That Tune” • Los Archos - Bingo & Lions Meeting (2nd & 4th Thurs.)

• Lighthouse Rest. - Live Music by Ed G. Friday: • Jimmy’s BB&G - Live music “Agave Blues” • Los Archos - Karaoke • La Vaquita - Live music “Vatos Locos” 6:00PM Saturday: Jimmy’s BB&G - Live music of “Agave Blues” Sunday: • Fandangos - Arcade Bowling 2:00 PM • Los Archos - Live Music

PUERTO PEÑASCO SONORA

Thursday: JC`s Bar - 3:00 PM Darts Tournament Friday: Dugout - 7:00 PM Billiards Tournament Saturday: Oldies Bar - 7:00 pm Live Pop Rock Music

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MONTHLY CALENDAR EVENTS NATIONAL DATES & HOLIDAYS

April 2008 1: April Fool’s Day (US) 30: Dia de los Niños Funcionario (MX) 9: Mexico Enters World War II this day in 1942 after the Mexican oil tanker Aztecta was torpedoed off the of the Sea of Cortez by a German submarine. Mexico declares war on Germany and joins the U.S. May 2008 1: Dia de Trabajo - Labor Day - National appreciation day of all the many workers of Mexico that have gone before, and today make the country the special place that it is.

5: Cinco de Mayo 10: Dia de las Madres / Mother’s day in Mexico 11: Mother’s Day (US) 17: Armed Forces Day 26: Memorial Day observed (US)

ENSENADA BAJA CALIFORNIA

April 19: 29: Spring Rosarito-Ensenada Fun Bicycle Ride http://www.rosaritoensenada.com/ 25-27: 61st Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race May 2-3: Cabalgata Vaquera El Alamar in the Sierra de Juarez 10: J.D. Hussong Baja Internacional “CHILI COOKOFF”. http://www.hussongs.com/chilicookoff.html 11: Fiesta of the Flowering Vineyards in Ensenada’s Wine Country. fiestasvendimia@hotmail.com 25: 6th Annual Festival del Caballo, Arte y Vino in Ensenada’s Wine Country 30-June 1: 40th Tecate SCORE Baja 500 in Ensenada. www.score-international.com

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in the planning stage with the Ejido Plan May 2008 3: 6th Annual International Club De Pesca Chili Cookoff at De Pesca - 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

Contact Joseph Malek (686 203-8230) or Elayne Caldwell (577-2649 or e-mail at caldes@prodigy.net) at Club De Pesca.

3: 6th Anual Torneo de Pesca Deportiva 23-25: Code Tecate Race “VW AUTOPARTES NIGHT RACE” LAGUNA SALADA 24: Laguna Percebu Poker Run PUERTO PENASCO April 5: Experience the beauty of a Puerto Peñasco coastal wetland. Tour from 8am to 11am with trained guides $20 adults, $10 kids.

8: Old Boys Social Club Annual BBQ bash at 2PM in

Cholla Bay. Fun, games, beer & food.!

23: Las Conchas Annual Golf Tournament May 1-2: Sand Drag Races at Sandy Beach. Watch the racers in their sand rails roar down the beach.

1-7: Mayan Culture Appreciation Week is a celebration and remembrance of Mexico’s pre-conquest culture.

6: One Club Open Golf Tournament in Cholla Bay out on beach in front of JJ’s Cantina. Bring a golf 10 iron, a ball and a good attitude.

8: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s Marine Life Tour.

Join naturalists from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on their annual tour of Puerto Peñasco’s tide pools and mud flats. Call 520-883-3025 13-14: Sailboat Races is a JJ’s Cantina/Cholla Bay area event that fun for all. Participants & spectators having a good time all day.

SAN FELIPE BAJA CALIFORNIA

April 2008 4-6: Code Tecate Race “MEXICALI 500.” Mexicali to San Felipe 5: Sand Drag’s Carreras Promotions 12: Woofstock is a Music Festival 12: April 12th at 8 PM at the Rockodile. 8 UFC-style MMA matches featuring fighters from: San Diego, Yuma, El Centro, Brazil and San Felipe!

19: Tecate San Felipe 2nd Blues & Arts Fiesta www.bluseandarts.com TICKETS $10!

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4 - 6: CODE Off Road Mexicali 500 www.codeoffroad. com.mx

Calendar News and Updates 2ND ANNUAL WALK AGAINST CANCER

By William VanSisseren

The 2nd Annual Walk Against Cancer or La Caminata Contra El Cancer in San Felipe was held on March 8, 2008. Under perfect weather conditions more than 300 walkers assembled at the Arches for the opening ceremonies and at 10:00 am. It was an impressive sight to see all these walkers in their green Caminata shirts, slowly walking to the Malecon. At the Malecon a festive atmosphere soon engulfed everyone. The Mexican folk dancers from Mexicali were just wonderful to watch. The silent auction attracted a lot of bidders, as did the race car of the Snarlin’ Cholla Racing Team, whose donation for a 10 minute thrill ride at high speed on the trails brought in a substantial amount for the Cancer Walk Fund. This was another wonderful event, surpassing the success of last year. La Caminata is here to stay and the Caminata Committee is already starting to plan next year’s event.

A heartfelt thank you to all the walkers, sponsors and volunteers. Without you, it could not have happened.

LIONS CLUB & FLYING SAMARITAN

by Kathy Preppernau

The Lions Club welcomes the Flying Samaritan’s back to San Felipe. The Flying Samaritan’s have dedicated many years of service to San Felipe and other parts of Mexico, and they’ve came back again to continue their mission of giving. They recently flew in, and Dr. Yates, an Ears Nose and Throat surgeon, checked patients already prescreened by Karen Bradley and Dr Marquez. Karen is the coordinator for this project. As an Air Force nurse and a Friend of the Lions Club, she has been instrumental in making these visits from the Flying Samaritans a success.

At the hospital, 7 patients received the much needed operations and the Eye Clinic ran smoothly and efficiently thanks to volunteers from the Lions Club, Rotary and

other caring individuals. The Free Eye Clinic was headed

by Dr Demshire, an Optometrist from Modesto, who has been serving here for many years. 137 patients had their eyes examined and were fit for glasses, which had been donated by Lions Clubs of the US. Pat Coleman, who owns an optometric lab filled the prescriptions for those who couldn’t afford the exams and glasses otherwise.

It was heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of those who were probably seeing clearly for the first time.

Over the past year, 40 people have had badly needed surgeries; and 600 people in San Felipe have received eye exams, glasses and the wonder of good vision. All this is possible through the efforts of the Lions Club of San Felipe working with the Flying Sam’s. We are grateful they are able to bring that kind of help to the community. (see the full article online: www.mexicoliving.info).

WOOFSTOCK by Steven Forman

Woofstock will be held in the Ejido, at the Salon Social Building, on April 12th 12pm-8pm. Tickets are $20 at the gate, and are also available around town. Touted as a Music Festival, Comedy Event and Classic Motorcycle Show, Woofstock has been so fine tuned as a fundraiser for SFAR, that you can count on an outdoor festival unlike any other San Felipe has ever seen. Five extremely talented comedians from the Comedy Store in LA will perform, six local and imported bands and musicians will provide the music that will make you dance, and twenty classic motorcycles will be on display for you to admire. Skillfully emceed by Cher herself, (aka Tootie), you can count on a very groovy day.

2ND BLUES & ART FIESTA

San Felipe 2nd Blues & Arts Fiesta is a presentation of the Lion’s Club of San Felipe, with the support of the community of San Felipe. Live Blues, Beautiful Art & Sculpture, Amazing Talent all encapsulated in cool sea breezes and majestic mountains. An outdoor concert and art event like no other. Saturday Apirl 19th Help Change Lives with a $10 Ticket. Buy your ticket at Sunrunner, Mexico Living office, San Felipe Disposial, Los Arcos, Fandangos, and online.

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Always Shining Bright:

The life of the publisher of The Gringo Gazette in San Felipe and South Campos

By Bruce F. Barber Brought into this world and kidnapped, then placed in an orphanage and returned to her mother; grew up in show business, got married and had children; lost two sisters, a brother, two children and two husbands; and lives each day for its individual beauty. This is the life of June Snow.

She was born June Marion Snow in Cleveland, Ohio, where her father was a cattleman and her mother, who was from Sweden, was a good enough chef to own her own restaurant, ultimately in Los Angeles. So it was in Los Angeles, rather than Cleveland, where her life really began. At age three she was kidnapped from a neighborhood playground, and her abductors later clandestinely delivered her to an orphanage, where she lived for some time before the authorities could find and return her happily to her mother.

June’s childhood was all show business. Her mother wanted her daughters to be models, so she enrolled them in Ethyl Meglin’s famous dance studio, where she got her start in the same room, on the same floor and stage and at the same time as Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and many other “Meglin Kiddies” who became the stars we know today.

She learned walking with poise, tap dancing, ballet and operatic singing and, by high school, she was also a coloratura soprano; so at a young age she began her career in vaudeville, which continued until one Halloween Eve when a car struck her so forcefully that a finger-sized piece of wood lodged in her foot and prevented her from continuing as a dancer.

June changed her former operatic voice to her naturally low and sultry one, and became a featured singer in a number of Southern California nightclubs.

She was singing in San Pedro the night Tokyo was bombed. In fact, she met her husband-to-be that

night and bore him three children, he later died of a heart attack. Because her husband had been a sailor, she donated some 3000 hours singing in California’s U.S.O. (United States Service Organization), which traveled extensively entertaining the troops.

Singing in five languages, English, Swedish, French, Spanish and Hawaiian, June eventually teamed with trios, quintets and orchestras in Palm Springs, Reno, Las Vegas, Guadalajara and Mexico City. Although other languages came more naturally, she learned Spanish words from her promoter while driving to each night’s performance. She just memorized them and before the gig was over she had learned 67 songs, many she still remembers to this day.

After singing at night, June spent her days as a sales woman at Robinson’s Departments Store, where her keen eye soon caught management’s attention and she was offered a position in security.

Although she continued singing, she eventually was promoted to Director of Security of all of Robinson’s branches; and eventually spent 23 years as a professional detective with as many as 18 police officers in her stall.

While singing at Manhattan Beach, she met her second husband. They set sail on his sailboat for 12 years, until they made it to the Gulf of California and as many others do, they fell in love with Baja and decided to make it their home. It was from that wonderful place that her husband drove into the desert one sunny day and never returned. He was found on a roadway, the victim of a hit and run.

Sadly living alone in their beautiful home, June got on with her life. She mingled among her many friends, gardened and began writing and publishing the Gringo Gazette. One evening, while she was in San Felipe for dinner at her favorite restaurant, the owner, Juan, Continued on page 53

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DINING GUIDE Spotlight - OPENING SOON! SAN FELIPE BAJA CALIFORNIA

You heard it here first and this time we are blowing smoke. An all-new dining fare for San Felipe is coming soon Blowin’ Smoke BBQ & Grill. Owners Lee and Linda invite everyone to stop by for a “pit stop� and enjoy the Memphis Style slow smoked ribs, pulled pork, chicken parts and award winning beef tri tip along with a cold beer, glass of wine or soda.

They’re also going to have Mesquite grilled items and Cajun influenced specials. This place is a casual, fun “BBQ Joint� that offers food to go as well as dining in.

Smell the smoke from Mesquite and Walnut in their wood burning BBQ pits! Due to our special cooking process, we are open from 11:00 AM until the food runs out.

ENSENADA BAJA CALIFORIA

La Vendimia brings you the finest dining and best gourmet dishes, along with a large selection of fine wines. Here, you will find an elegant atmosphere with a touch of class that will surely impress a special someone or important guest. Seafood specialties, Mexican cuisine, steaks, and pastas all prepared with fresh regional products. Located at Riveroll 85.

Tel: 646-174-0969.

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Coffee & Breakfast La Casa Antigua ......................... 646-175-7320 Mexican Amigos Cantina ................................ 661-61-32168 Hussong’s Cantina ................ 646-178-3210 La Puerta ............................ 646-178-3637 La Chulada ................................. 646-175-7820

Oxidos Cafe ..................................... 646-178-8827 Steak & Seafood

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Costa Azul ........................... 646-154-2540 Haliotis ................................ 646-176-3720 La Tertulia ........................... 646-174-6344 La Embotelladora Vieja ......... 646-174-0807 La Mansion de Ensenada ..... 646-178-3271 Brisa del Mar ....................... 646-108-4702 Broncos Steakhouse ............. 646-176-4900 Las Cazuelas ........................ 646-176-1044

Al’s Backstreet Patio Grill & Jimmy’s Backstreet Patio Grill have it all, the location is picturesque. It’s a must for out-of-town guests. No tour of our village is complete without it. Whether it’s an amazing dinner at Jimmy’s or a homemade tequila that Al calls Cholla, this is an experience not to be missed. Al, his wife, Amapola, and Jimmy make this the place to be. Call 686-139-7575 for reservations.

Java Jitters & BC Bistro, a coffee shop and bistro featuring Mark Dille, former owner and chef of Baja Bistro. The menu includes stuffed cabbage rolls, Cobb, Caesar, and other fresh salads, plus a burger and fries basket. Saturday and Sunday brunches feature Italian and Mexican fusion dishes. “The two foods cross paths well,� says Mark.

Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with both Mexican and American cuisine.

If you want to have a drink with a friend, you do it at Jimmy’s. Winners of San Felipe Best Happy Hour, plus the best live entertainment in town, featuring Agave Blues and Third Generation. Tel: 686-5760454.

If you’ve been to San Felipe, you’ve been past Los Arcos the Happy Jackass, on your right as you reach the Arches at the entrance to town. Cliff and Sue offer a wide variety menu items, from fish and chips, seafood and pasta to steak, chicken, and pizza. All the food is good and they give you plenty of it. They offer weekly and monthly specials. Tel: 686-5772858.

Lighthouse Restaurant offers seafood, steak, and Mexican specialties; full bar and fine dining in a romantic atmosphere with live entertainment nightly, featuring Eduardo G. They serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner and are the host of the monthly Mexico Living Business Breakfast. Overlooks San Felipe, just below the Lighthouse. Call 686-577-2540 for reservations.

The International Rosita Restaurant is a familyowned waterfront restaurant located downtown on the north end of the Malecón. You’ll find a fun and friendly atmosphere all year round. Rosita Restaurant features a large banquet facility and affordable onand off-premises catering for receptions, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, class reunions, company parties, and any other special event. Call 686-5771903 for reservations.

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Coffee & Breakfast Baja Java .......................... 686-577-2465 Tattoo Rose Cafe ............... 686-577-8004 Latin Fusion The Latin Garden ........... ...... 686-209-6369 Mexican Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill .686-576-0454 George’s .............................. 686-577-1057 La Palapa Bar & Grill ...... 686-200-4083 Rancho Alegre ............................. 686-576-0648 Rice & Beans ............................... 686-577-1770 Rosita ................................... 686-577-1903 Taco Factory ......................... 686-577-2648 Spanish Miguel & Paco ........................ 686-111-2257 Steak & Seafood Als Backstreet Paito Grill ....... 686-139-7373 Baja Mar Steak House ............ 686-573-0202 El Nido ....................................... 686-577-1028 Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill 686-576-0454 Juanito’s Grill ........................ 686-200-4059 La Vaquita Resturant .............. 686-577-2837 Lighthouse Restaurant .......... 686-577-2540

Los Arcos ............................. 686-577-2585 Fine Dining Baja Mar Restaurant ...... 686-577-2648 Pavillion Restaurant . ..... 686-577-0022

PUERTO PEÑASCO

Puesta del Sol in Playa Bonita offers a great atmosphere for private parties and weddings. Full menu serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have a great Happy Hour and a patio with a gorgeous view.

If you are planning to stay in town after diner, then consider Playa Bonita Hotel with accommodating staff, beautiful surroundings, and very nice accommodations. Call for more information.

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Mexican Aztlan Cafe ....................................... 638-383-2027 Betos Place ...................................... 638-383-5198 Cocodrilos ....................................... 638-383-6376 El Galeon ......................................... 638-383-2818 La Curva .......................................... 638-383-3470 Manny’s Beach Club ........................ 638-383-3605 Rocky Garden Restaurant ................. 638-383-5442 Steak & Seafood Costa Bravo ..................................... 638-383-3130 Friendly Dolphin ............................... 638-383-2608 Happy Frog ...................................... 638-383-6249 Lighthouse ....................................... 638-383-2389 Lillys ................................................ 638-383-2510 Chinese Rocky Point Chinese ........................ 638-383-5940

Mar de Cortez at the end of “El Malecon”

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Mini Posada de Don Jesus ............... 686-577-0685 Motel El Pescador ............................ 686-577-2991 Posada del Sol ................................. 686-577-1727

LODGING SPOTLIGHT ROSARITO BEACH - GRAND BAJA RESORT

The Grand Baja Resort offers 60 oceanfront one and two bedroom villas and 54 oceanview jr. suites.

The resort sits on a huge parcel overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. The friendly bi-lingual staff are very healpful with directions and local events.

The resort is located a stones throw from the famous lobster village “Puerto Nuevo” The Grand Baja Resort offers a free wireless network, satellite TV, telephone access in each room as well as 24 hour security and private parking. The ammenities include tennis courts, a basketball court, grass volleyball, a holistic spa clinic, jacuzzi and swimming pool. There is a small restaurant and bar that offers good food at a fair price and very friendly service. Located at Km 45 on the free road between Tijuana and Ensenada.

Relax and enjoy the Grand Baja Resort. Visit them online for a virtual tour at www.grandbaja.com or call them toll free 1-877-315-1002.

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Ensenada has the accommodations to meet any level of comfort or amenities.

SAN FELIPE B.C.

The beauty of San Felipe accommodations is there is more than people know. Larger more established resort hotels are available along the shore south of town, with smaller hotels in town on Mar de Cortez, Chetumal and peppered around town. Due to San Felipe’s large residential developments such as El Dorado, La Ventana del Mar and Playa de Oro, the real lodging secret is the vast number of private vacation rental homes. RV camping and beaching camping is also available.

Casey’s Place has a huge inventory of rental homes and condos available to meets most party sizes and needs, they can be found online at www. sanfeliperealestate.com or by calling 686-577-1431.

Another excellent option is Red Wagon Enterprises Services, offer a large variety of rental properties and big smiles, give Pam or Barbi a call 686-576-0081 or visit them online at www.sanfelipepropertyservices. com Bed & Breakfast Dolly's Bed & Breakfast .................. 686-125-1555

RV Park/Parque de RV Baja Season RV Parks ...................... 661-628-6128

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PUERTO PENASCO, SONORA

Discover for yourself why Puerto Peñasco Mexico is such a great place to stay. Whether beach camping or seaside resort, the views are always amazing. Watch the sunset drop behind San Felipe and San Pedro Martir, Baja’s tallest mountain. Puerto Peñasco offers choices of lodging from “this’ll work” minimalist accommodations that cost nearly nothing to the luxurious resorts, condos and hotels.

There are many hotels, condos and houses in Puerto Peñasco for rent. There are a wide range of hotels, some of the more popular are the Sandy Beach, Cholla Bay and Las Conchas areas. No matter what your comfort needs or tastes, Puerto Peñasco Sonora Mexico has something for everyone.

RV Park/Parque de RV Bonita RV Park ................................. 638-383-1400 Desert Oasis Resort ......................... 638-102-0222 Playa Bonita ..................................... 638-383-2596 Rentals/Se Rente Casa Encanto Beach House.............. 638-383-4549 Cyndi’s Beachfront Home Rentals..... 638-383-5145 Cortez Beach Rentals ....................... 638-383-6209 Sylvia’s Condos ............................... 638-383-5429 Twin Dolphins Rentals ...................... 638-383-3919

The best hotels in Ensenada are located to the north and south of town along the beach and are not within walking distance from downtown shopping and attractions. Taxi and shuttles are available in some locations.

Motels/Moteles Rudis Motel ............................... 646-176-3245 Ensenada Inn ................................... 646-176-1361 Essence Spa .................................... 646-174-0816 Hotel El Joker ................................... 646-177-5151 Posada Don Fernando ...................... 646-177-0127 Azteca Inn ........................................ 646-177-4015 Casa Del Sol .................................... 646-178-1570 Cortez.............................................. 646-178-2307 Best Western El Cid .......................... 646-178-2401 Hotel Corona Hotel ............................ 646-176-0901 Costa Azul ....................... 800-800-9632 Grand Baja Resort (Rosario)........... 1.877.315.1002 Hotel Coral & Marina ........................................................ 646-175-0000 San Nicolas Hotel ............................. 646-176-1901

Hotel Baja Palms ............................... 686-576-0276 Costa Azul ....................... 686-577-1702 El Cortez ............. 686-577-1055 Goerge’s .................................. 686-577-1970 Hacienda Don Jesus ................. 686-577-0080 Langosta Roja ..................686-577-0483 Las Palmas ............................. 686-577-1333 Riviera Hotel .................... 686-577-1185 San Felipe Inn ........................... 686-577-1608 Marina Resort .................. 686-577-1569

RV Park/Parque de RV Club de Pesca .................................. 686-577-1180 Rentals Casey’s Place ................................ 686-577-1431 Rancho del Sol ............ 686-231-4921 Redwagon enterprises Services........... 686-576-0081

Motels/Moteles Alexander Motel ............................... 638-383-3749 Baja Hotel ........................................ 638-383-6878 Balboa’s Restaurant ......................... 638-383-5155 Best Western/Playa Inn .................... 638-383-5015 Carmelita Motel ................................ 638-383-2570 El Faro Motel .................................... 638-383-2005 El Mirador Village ............................. 638-383-6333 El Ranchito Motel ............................. 638-383-5103 Playa Azul Motel .............................. 638-383-6296 Playa Bonita Hotel ............................ 638-383-2586 Sandy Beach Resorts ....................... 638-383-1111 Sonoran Spa Resort ......................... 638-383-1044 Playa Inn/Best Western .................... 638-383-5015 If you have question please call Mexico Living Customer Service USA 800-576-0919 Ext. 3 / Mexico 52-686577-1377, 9:00AM - 3:00PM Mon-Fri.

Motels/Moteles El Capitan ................................. 686-577-1303

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San Felipe Beach Front Home Mexican style casita on the beach

$250,000 or Best Offer

Real Estate & Home Karla Lourdes Sánchez Overpeck founded California Real Estate & Construction Karla Lourdes Sánchez Overpeck founded California Real Estate & Construction Co. in San Felipe in 2003, based on her experience in construction and real estate. She saw the international growth projection of San Felipe and considered it a good place to establish herself.

When it comes to construction, California Real Estate & Construction has made an art of completing work on time and providing excellent quality. “We also ensure that we stay within budget and offer a good market price,” says Karla.

An established company, with a beautiful office building north of San Felipe on Highway 5, California Real Estate & Construction has the capacity to handle any size of project. Their professional engineers and qualified contractors will find the right solution for you, which they bring from the interior of the country.

California Real Estate & Construction employs approximately seventy people, throughout their San Felipe projects, at any given time. Karla considers themselves lucky to have the base of services that The ONLY Monthly Guide to Northwest Mexico

they are offer. “We keep working, in spite of the recession,” Karla says. “Even when other contractors have had to close their doors.”

Clients often recommend them, which helps to win new clients.

Karla and California Real Estate & Construction are currently working on their own residential development, a Residential Assisted Living Center for Senior Citizens and a Medical and Dental Center. At the same time, they are continuing to promote their modular homes, and working hard to be the best constructor in San Felipe for residential work and home designs.

Karla and California Real Estate & Construction understand that, with the market having taken a considerable downturn, it will be necessary to wait and see what effect a change of government will have on the U.S. economy. They also understand, now more than ever, the need to dedicate themselves to the company and marketing.

If you’re considering going into this business, “Think about it twice,” warns Karla. “If you’re interested, but you’re not professional and don’t have qualified personnel to offer this type of service, I would suggest dedicating yourself to another activity.” ”Our intention is to offer the service that our clients expect,” Karla says. “Keeping our clients satisfied is our major business achievement.”

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Beautiful Mexican style casita on the beach. App. 1600 sq.ft.incl. front terrace. 2 bdrms, 2 full baths, large laundry room (with closet and trundle bed). Open design perfect for entertaining. Tile floors, Mexican brick archway divides kitchen, dining and living room area. Land lease from Club de Pesca. In San Felipe contact Francisco Sosa or Rosalina Ramos (686)577-0624 or US 503 784-0834. jbmmans@aol.com

40 x 40 with Electric.

Lot#397 Manzanatt #47. For more information Please e-mail casayjarden@gmail.comor 805 704 5547.

Beach Cottage – Walk to Beach $44,900. Cozy 1 BR, 1-1/2 BA. Main Bathroom is extra-large with bear-claw tub & separate walk-in, tiled shower. Bill Maine, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

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Mike Deegan, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Playa de San Felipe $95,000, Lot, 12mx30m.

Unobstructed Sea View Lot. All city services. Teresa Hutt, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Brand New House – In Town $116,000. 2 BR, 1 BA. 7 Blocks to Beach & Downtown. Upgraded Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Private Patio, Garage. Great Buy!! Gary Gold, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

80 x 80 Landscaped Corner Lot with Hitch Hiker Trailer; cyclone fence w/ gate to access the property. Water & Electric. $65k Call 805704 5547 or e-mail - casayjarden@ gmail.com

In Town, 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath REDUCED! $119,000.

Approx. 1,400 s.f., Upscale Kitchen, All Appliances, Prego Floors Arturo Aguirre, Amor Property, US 760494-3639, MX 577-0611

Ejido 80 x 80 corner lot. Lot w/ water & electric. $40k Call 805-704-5547 or e-mail casayjarden@gmail.com

In Town, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $119,000. Remodeled, Partially Furnished, Wood Floors, New Bathrooms Arturo Aguirre, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Ejido 40 x 40 Lot w/ water & electric, $22k. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail casayjarden@gmail.com Ejido Half Lots 20 x 20 - Water & Electric, Lot361 split into 2 1/2 lots; 20 x 20 w/ water & electric. Asking $16K for each. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail casayjarden@gmail. com Ejido 40 x 40 corner lot w/ electric $22K,Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail casayjarden@gmail.com Ejido 6 lots hand cleaned and fenced, possible financing. $82,000 Please e-mail casayjarden@gmail.com or call 805 704 5547 (Ref#B235&244) Ejido 40 x 40 Corner of lot of Blk 235. Hand cleared & fenced. $12K. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail casayjarden@ gmail.com Ejido 40 Corner of lot of Block 244, Hand cleared and fenced - $12K. Call 805 704 5547 or e-mail casayjarden@gmail.com 40 x 40 lot 1 block from power in Ejido. & cleared & fenced. $5K Please e-mail casayjarden@gmail.comor 805 704 5547.

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Spectacular Sea View $125,000. 1 BR, 1 BA, Furnished. Detached, oversized single garage (art studio) Joe Artale, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 El Dorado Ranch, Los Medanos South $185,000. 2 BR, 2 BA, Turn-key Solar Home on two side-by-side lots, patio w/palapa & fountain. Mike Deegan, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Large 3 Bedroom, 2-1/2 Bath, Turn-key $199,950, Oversized Garage, 2 Lots, Outdoor Entertaining, InTown Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 2 Master Suites + Separate 1 BR Apartment $229,000, Furnished with fantastic views of the Sea & Mountains. Exceptional value! Teresa Hutt, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611 Best Buy in Playa de San Felipe - Spectacular $299,000 2 Master BR, 2-1/2 BA. Swimming Pool; Marina View Arturo Aguirre, Amor Property, US 760494-3639, MX 577-0611 Get more info: www.greensheets.info

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Rancho del Sol $320,000. 3 BR, 3 BA. New kitchen & appliances, granite counters, 1 bedroom w/private bath

16th Fairway Villa at La Ventana del Mar - $499,000

living rm, dining rm area, lg. kitchen, 2 full BA - 1 in the garage, tankless hot water heater, & tiled roof. On premises: golf, lounge, tennis courts, pool, & more.

Excellent condition! Only $120,000. Call (686) 5760309 or sohnenschein1937@aol.com.

3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, Turn-key, 3-car Garage, Fireplace, s/s BBQ. Unobstructed views from all living areas!

Nate Morace, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Total Hectares 35 (86 acres). 2116 ft. ocean front property. Fantastic Bay view w/ beautiful rock house, on a cliff looking over the ocean. $650K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552.

Great Condo Site – Sea View $575,000. RV Park, over 48,000 s.f. Two blocks to beach & downtown; 20 spaces, 4 bathrooms. Gary Gold, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Matomi Gonzaga Bay. Total Hectares 328(810 acres).

2,231 ft. ocean Ft. Property beautiful sandy beaches!

Lots of green vegetation! $2,700K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com

Playa de Oro – Steps to the Beach $580,000. 2 BR, 2 BA, Extremely Unique Home with Extensive Landscaping & Outdoor Living Areas, Completely Turnkey, Double Garage. Nate Morace, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Total 264 Hectares (652 acres). Matomi Ensenada Gonzaga Bay 2,281 Great beach front w/ Sandy beaches, foliage, view of Enchanted Islands. $ 2,200K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@ gmail.com

Playa de San Felipe – Better Than New, Fabulous View $699,000 Large upscale 4 BR, 2-1/2 BA home; Luxurious Great Room with Granite Kitchen; Separate 1 BR Apartment; Oversized double-car garage. This home MUST be seen! Uria Amor, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Hectares (1,200 ACRES) in the Pacific 18,699 FT. of ocean front property. Desert Mother Realty 686-5772552 bajadonna@gmail.com

House for Sale - 2 BR 1 BA 50 Yards from the beach!

Kitchen, living room, & backyard. KM 33 to Puertecitos Exterior is deorated with stone - very beautiful. Approx.

800 sqft $69,000 Campo La Roca Call Jaito (686) 179-4611

263 hectares of farming land, 1-1/2 hour from San Felipe, on the road to Ensenada great for farming or raising kettland. Asking prince $1,500.00 hectar. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com

& entrance, center atrium. Gary Gold, Amor Property, US 760-494-3639, MX 577-0611

Solar powered home at El Dorado Ranch! 1 Lg. BR,

Total Hectares 80 (198 acres) 738 ft. of sandy ocean frontbeach. Best campo in the area. $880K. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552 bajadonna@gmail.com

116 acres, 2373 of oceanfront. $1,000,000. Desert MotherRealty 686-577-2552 1,534 acres, 2,176 ft. of oceanfront. $4,500,000.

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430 acres, 2,863 oceanfront, Rest./Bar. $3,316,000.

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Single family home FSBO, $227,500 USD. Less than 2 years old, gated dev., w/planned pools, SPA with Medical Center nearly complete. 3 br, 2 ba, air/heat. Ten minutes from downtown and 5 min. from new plaza. Charlie Luse-Mex cell 638-110-4127, cglpuro@netscape.net Condos (2) in Las Cupulas, SFBO, $178,900 USD ea. for 2 identical condos in one building. 2 story, 2 br, 2.5 ba, completely furnished including all appliances. One is rented, other is vacant and never lived in. Less than one year old.

230 acres, 1,468 of oceanfront, Ejido rights, common grd. $1,073,000. Desert Mother Realty 686-577-2552

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 27 DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTS IN SAN FELIPE RIGHT NOW? NEITHER DID MOST OF THE REAL ESTATE PEOPLE I TALKED TO.

SEE THEM AND THEN DECIDE WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU. WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT IS AVAILABLE YOU CAN’T REALLY MAKE AN EDUCATED AND INFORMED DECISION.

VISIT THE SAN FELIPE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION CENTER BETWEEN THE TACO FACTORY AND OXXO RIGHT OFF THE MALECON.

VISIT US AT WWW.SANFELIPEDEVELOPMENTTOURS.COM 0R CALL (480) 236‐0741 or (686) 171‐6898

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Versoleil Landscaping

by Ben Egugene

G

uillaume Duclos started landscaping on 2nd August 1981 in France, and has gone on to landscape at Jardins de Gally (Paris France), Club Mediterranee Resorts (Italy, Sicily, Japan) and Saudi Oger, (Saudi Arabia). Today, he is William Duclos, owner of Versoleil Landscaping in San Felipe Baja California.

William found it was too difficult for Americans to remember Guillaume (French for William), so he decided to use William.

William came to San Felipe three years ago with the French company Gregori International to construct the 18-hole Las Caras de Mexico Golf Course within the Beach and Golf Resort of La Ventana del Mar. When asked why he stayed in San Felipe and started Versoleil Landscaping, Williams says “I met my Mexican wife Xochilt here in San Felipe…and I saw a good opportunity to start a landscaping company here, because of all of the new developments.”

Versoleil Landscaping offers everything from landscaping design to green decorations for special events, with experience and solutions for small areas to big developments. They analyze various natural parameters (e.g., wind, water, sun, pH, soil etc.) and match them with the client’s wishes, style and budget. Although parameters and plants change from place to place, the art of landscaping and rules remain the same; composition, association of colors, size, contrast, use of local products (e.g., rocks, gravels, wood, sand, shells etc.) and so on.

“The priority is… saving the water and using irrigation systems…, if you want some plantation in San Felipe” says William, “forget the Rhododendron and the Rose, instead consider Century plants and Euphorbia.”

“My business is to do exactly what we say and exactly what our contract states, including start date, duration of job, budget, guarantee and so on” says William. “We make the difference with price and quality, imagination and experience, guarantee and maintenance.”

Versoleil Landscaping has between 25 and 35 workers on various jobs and, along with Xochilt and team members Sheri, Martin, William, Guadalupe and maintenance team of 10 men and women gardeners, and landscaping construction team of 12 gardeners.

Soon Versoleil will be expanding to a “one stop shop” for nursery, landscaping office, garden decoration, vegetable and flower shops, and irrigation parts. They’re also constructing two new greenhouses to produce more plants. “Anywhere you drive in San Felipe you can see the results of our jobs,” says William. “Our clients know that we are only a phone call away.” Eventually, Versoleil will expand to service areas like Rosarito, Ensenada, San Diego or California with the main office in San Felipe.

William considers the 72 condominiums at Mi Casita in La Ventana del Mar Golf Course (El Dorado Ranch) in San Felipe, and the Djeddah`s Prince Abdallah Palace with 90 workers over 4 months for one green and flower paradise front on the Red Sea, to be his greatest business accomplishments.

As more developments begin and existing developments continue adding landscaping to entice the retired, investor or baby boomer looking for that second dream home in Mexico, Versoleil is ready.

“We want people travel down to San Felipe and fall in love with this town, as we have.”

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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE FRACCIONAMIENTOS Baja Mar Country Club ...................... 1-800-434-2252 FISH/PESCADERÍA Vince's Old Peir ................................... 661-612-1253 See ad on page 36 of the Restaurant Guide HOTEL/HOTEL See the Lodging Guide on Pages 40 - 41 MOTEL/MOTEL See the Lodging Guide on Pages 40 - 41 RENTALS/RENTAS See the Lodging Guide on Pages 40 - 41 REAL ESTATE AGENTS/AGENTES DE BIENES RAÍCES Nicolas Santos (Rosarito).................... 619-917-5695

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ACCOUNTING/CONTABILIDAD CP Erich Zorr.......................................... (686) 576-0141

AUTO REPAIR/REPARACIÓN DE AUTO Automotive PIT STOP ........................(686) 173-0424 Km 183.3 Repair & Services-All electronic & Mechanical Reasonable rates. Call Now! BAKERY/PANADERÍA Panaderia Especial ............................(686) 577-2948

ALARMS/ALARMAS Del Desierto (SEE AD BELOW) ..........(686) 577-1486 ARCHITECT/ARQUITECTO Freddy Hernandez .............................(686) 946-7897 Licensed, CAD, Blue Prints, Graphic Design Rosa Lina Ramos Lazcano ................(686) 184-6172 ARTIST/ARTISTA Andrena Joyce .....E-mail: andrenajoyce@yahoo.com Melody Ashley ..... E-mail: melodya2004@yahoo.com Robin Waters ....................................(686) 115-0526 Watercolors by Mary Lou ..................(686) 171-5513 ATTORNEY/ABOGADO Carlos A. Martinez Monges ...............(686) 120-1650 Lic. Francisco Sosa Mendez ..............(686) 577-0624 ADULT CARE/ATENCION DE ADULTOS San Felipe Adult Living Facility ..........(686) 173-0424

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS/ ORGANIZACIONES DE SERVICIO A LA COMUNIDAD Club Las Amigas ...............................(686) 202-0455 San Felipe Lions Club ........................(686) 212-3599 San Felipe Rotary ..............................(686) 576-0112 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN San Felipe Management Services ......(686) 576-0553

FISH/PESCADERÍA Ruben’s Fish Market..........................(686) 577-0810 FILM DEVELOPMENT/IMPRESION DE FOTOS Fotografia Alvarez ..............................(686) 577-1144

FURNITURE/MUEBLERÍA Muebles Coloniales Rosy ..................(686) 577-1214

BANDS/BANDAS Agave Blues ......................................(686) 184-9237

GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONTRATISTA GENERAL California Real Estate & Construction.(686) 576-0420

BARS/CLUBS Bar Mirama ......................................r(686) 577-1192 Pool tables, Entertainment, And FREE WIFI

GLASS SHOP & GARAGE DOORS/VIDRIERA Y PUERTAS DE GARAGE Ka-Va Hermanos ...............................(686) 147-3145

Fandango’s .......................................(686) 577-0060 Jimmy’s Beach Bar & Grill .................(686) 576-0454 Los Arocs - Happy Jack Ass..............(686) 577-2585 BEAUTY SALONS/SALONES DE BELLEZA Hair By Nancy ...................................(686) 573-2352 Lilly Ana’s Day Spot ..........................(686) 577-6253 BUILDING MATERIALS/MATERIALES DE CONTRUCCIÓN Pro-Construction................................(686)576-0430 Building Materials, Plumbing, Paint supplies Brick Block, Wood,, & Hardware. Delivery Services Call us!

CATERING Java Jitters & BC Bistro .....................(686) 114-7735 CHOCOLATE/CHOCOLATE Baja Chocolate Lovers.......................(686) 576-0348 CITY SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE LA CIUDAD District Attorney’s .............................(686) 577-1110 Mayors Office ...................................(686) 577-1021

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN Oscar Parra .......................................(686) 163-6514 Tafoya E. Hijos ..................................(686) 221-2424

GRAPHIC DESIGN/DISEÑO GRÁFICO Greedscape......................................... 686-188-2393

CONSULTING-THERAPY/CONSULTA TERAPÉUTICA Inner Connection ...............................(686) 202-1208 DENTIST/DENTISTA California Dental Spa .........................(686) 577-0708 DEVELOPMENTS/FRACCIONAMIENTOS Casablanca .......................................(686) 157-1728 Diamante Residencial ........................(686) 569-2347 El Dorado Ranch ...............................(686) 577-0015 La Perla Del Mar................................(686) 140-4626 Playa de Oro .....................................(686) 576-0223 Located Seaside of Highway 5, South of Km#179 Just 6½ miles North of San Felipe. USA (509) 280-7517 San Marino .......................................(686) 577-0611 San Rafael ........................................(686) 576-0223 Playa San Rafael is a 64-acre community only 3/4 mile north of Playa de Oro. Calling from the USA (509) 280-75-17 Website: www.mexico-real-estate.us DOCTORS/DOCTORES Dr. Victor Abasolo .............................(686) 577-1706 ENTERTAINMENT/ENTRETENIMIENTO Name That Tune - Denny Flannigan....(686) 576-1683

GYNECOLOGIST/GINECÓLOGO Annel Becerra Prado..........................(686) 577-6350 HEALTH & BEAUTY/SALUD Y BELLEZA Sea Star ............................................. (686) 577-6250 USANA Health Sciences ....................(686) 116-3982 Call Beth for all your suplemental needs like: nutritional supplements, skin care products, ask about RESET. elisabethan236@uasna.com 686-116-3962 HEALTH & FITNESS/SALUD Y EJERCICIO KenSue Martial Arts ............................ 686-577-6023 Excerise, Taewaonndo, Mixed Martial Arts HEALTH & FITNESS/SALUD Y EJERCICIO Sqatts Gym .......................................... 686-125-1555

FINANCING/FINANCIAMIENTO Baja Lending Company ......................(686)152-5233

HOME BUILDERS/CONTRATISTAS California Real Estate & Contruction ..(686) 576-0420 HouSing ............................................(686) 577-0810

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San Felipe Home Builders ..................(686) 577-0050

LIQUOR/LICORERÍA Tecate Six - Julio ...............................(686) 119-0030

HOME CLEANING/LIMPIEZA DE CASAS Redwagon Proerty Managment .......... (686) 576-0081

LOCKSMITH/CERRAJERO Gomez Locksmith .............................. (686) 221-8337

HOME IMPROVEMENTS/MEJORAMIENTO CASERO Baja Home Improvment .....................(686) 222-4507

MASSAGE/MASAJE Casey’s Place (Massage) ..................(686) 577-1431

PIZZA/PIZZA Los Arcos - Happy Jack Ass .............(686) 577-2585 Popeye’s Pizza ..................................(686) 577-1122

HOTEL/HOTEL See the Lodging Guide on Pages 40 - 41 IMPORT SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE IMPORTACIÓN San Felipe Storage Company .............. (686) 576-0432

POSTAL SERVICES/SERVICIOS POSTALES Yetmail ................................................(686) 577-1255 Victor Rodriguez Ratiliff .....................(686) 573-0222 MEAT MARKET/CARNICERÍA La Vaquita II ......................................(686) 577-1718

INTERIOR DESIGN/DISEÑO INTERIOR Baja Nueva........................................(686) 211-4676 INTERNET SERVICES/SERVICIOS DE INTERNET The Net .............................................(686) 577-1600 LANDSCAPING/JARDINERÍA Mauricio’s Lanscaping ......................(686) 151-8002

MEDICAL/MEDICO Ambulance........................................(686) 577-0500 MEDICAL/MEDICO Red Cross .........................................(686) 577-1544 San Felipe Hospital ............................(686) 577-0117 MOTEL/MOTEL See the Loding Guide on Page 56

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MUSIC/MUSICA

Victor Rodriguez Ratliff ......................(686) 573-0222

Prestige Lanscaping ........................... (686) 170-8651 Versoleil ............................................. (686) 577-1408

PRINTERS/IMPRESORAS Papeleria Copicentro .........................(686) 577-1402 The Print Supplier ..............................(686) 230-9933 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/MANEJO DE PROPIEDADES Casey’s Place ...................................(686) 577-1431 Redwagon Enterprises.......................(686) 576-0081 PUBLICATIONS/PUBLICACIONES Gringo Gazette ....................................(686) 111-3692

PEST CONTROL/FUMIGACIONES No listings at this time PHOTOGRAPHY/FOTOGRAFÍA Casey Hamlin.com ............................(686) 577-1431 Francisco Romo ................................(686) 577-1193

Mexico Living Magazine ......................(686) 577-1377 San Felipe Newsletter ........................(686) 577-2898 REAL ESTATE AGENTS/AGENTES DE BIENES RAÍCES Bill Maine ........................................... (686) 231-4921 Gary Gold ....................................... (686) 211-9952 Kathy Preppernau............................... ! (686) 210-4458 Katy Asimus ...................................... (686) 211-5474

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LAUNDRY SERVICE/LAVANDERÍA Wash Tub..........................................(686) 577-2001 LIFEGUARD/SALVAVIDAS San Felipe Lifeguards ........................(686) 233-7730 Ask for Franscio

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(686) 171-3257 37 REAL 686ESTATE/BIENES RAÍCES Amor Property ...................................(686) 577-0611 Baja Ranch &/ Sea Realty ....................(686) 577-1304 NORTHW WEST MEXICO - AND GROWING! GET LISTED TODAY 1-52-686-577-1377 1-52-1-686-230-9933

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ROOFING/TECHOS San Felipe Professional Roofing .........(686) 590-6818 SAILING/NAVEGACIÓN Sail San Felipe - Felipe........................ (686) 114-3259 SCREEN PRINTING No listings at this time SHOPPING MALL/CENTRO DE COMPRAS La Plazita ..........................................(686) 577-2119

Desert Mother ...................................(686) 577-2552 Desert Realty ....................................(686) 577-6336 Sea Mexico Realtiy (SMR) .................(686) 576-0223

SPANISH LESSONS/CLASES DE ESPAÑOL Kelly Walsh .......................................(686) 209-9564 STORAGE/ALMACÉN Lock Box ............................................. 686-576-0606 San Felipe Storage Company .............. (686) 576-0432

RECREATION/RECREACIÓN San Felipe Sailing-Call Felipe .............(686) 114-3259 RENTALS/RENTAS Casey’s Place ...................................(686) 577-1431 Rancho del Sol Vacation Home ..........(686) 231-4921 Redwagon Rental Property ................(686) 576-0081

TATTOOING/TATUAJES Baja Ink Spot Tattoo & Body Piercing(686) 577-2538 TRANSLATION/TRADUCCIÓN Carlota Villagran B ......................... (686) 212-9951

Always Shining Bright - Continued from page 35 told her that she should return home immediately, but did not say why. When she arrived on the scene, it was crowded. The fire department had moved all the propane tanks out of harm’s way and pulled the roof down that connected the garage to the house. “Mickey,” the South Campo Fire Chief at the time, called the Mexicali Fire Department Investigators who, after two days, concluded that the fire was arson!

June spent a month in front of her destroyed home on a cot while people brought her food, water and supplies. Then her long time friend, José Castro, asked her to come to his camp and stay on his roof until they could make other arrangements. Later June moved back home and stayed in her garage, which, thanks to “Mickey,’’ suffered no damage. She remained there for the next five years until New Year’s Day, 2000.

Now married to the ever-popular José Castro, building a new home and still publishing the Gringo Gazette, the monthly newsletter she inaugurated in 1995, June also played a leading role in the establishment of their Community Center. She is respected throughout San Felipe as a pioneer whose heart hangs high like a sky full of bright stars over the Sea of Cortez.

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TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTACIÓN Airport .......................................... (686) 577-1368 Taxi Service .................................. (686) 577-1293

Sandollar Beachfront Condos ............(686) 576-0081 RESTAURANTS/RESTAURANTES

UTILITIES/UTILIDADES Electric Company (CFE) ................ (686) 577-1060 Propane Gas ................................. (686) 577-2373 Telnor Phone Co ............................ (686) 577-1000

See Restaurant Guide onTELEPHONE Page 36-39 DIRECTORY / DIRECTORIO TELEFONIO

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ARCHITECT/ARQUITECTO Punio Rivero ..................................... (638) 383-4710 DEVELOPMENTS/FRACCIONAMIENTOS "Parayso" Desembembogue Devept.....(638) 388-5707 FINANCING/FINANCIAMIENTO Platinum Capital..................................(602) 692-8523 REAL ESTATE/BIENES RAÍCES Buena Vide Real Estate .................. (638) 110-4127

Majestic Realty ............................. (638) 388-1120 Mexican Beach Developers............ (638) 383-8417 RESTAURANTS/RESTAURANTES See Restauant Guide Pages 36 -39

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The BEST Karaoke in town at Juanito’s Cantina hosted by Maria Arnold; Wed. nights 6:00pm Come and sing like a STAR!

Puerto Penásco: 638-109-4771

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MOTOR VEHICLES

DIRT BIKE 1979 Yamaha 250 2-Stroke. Needs some TLC but it runs. $200 obo. 230-9933.

OTHER

GENERATOR Like New Mitsubishi 16,000 kw generator 68amps, 175 gal. fuel tank, elec. start, Only 2400 hours. $9,500 US. US 909-354-7559 Mex 686-573-1007.

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