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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism!

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MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Prescott, and Tempe, Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are bulk mailed from Lukeville, AZ every month. A 1 Yr. Subscription is $35 (12 issues). Please send a check with your name and address to: S. O’Hare, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES We offer display and classifieds ads. LOW Ad prices are in USD, charged per month, and do not include I.V.A. Contracts available. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication CLASSIFIEDS ADS $15 USD for 25 words • 20¢ per word thereafter MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita K., Barb Mumaug, Cap ‘n Greg, Steve Franklin, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Joe Houchin, Marcia Diane, Mark Paliscak, Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Nancy Phelan, Sandy Spain. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com PRINTING The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION Upbeat, fun, and interesting articles and photos always welcome. Please include an SASE if you would like it returned. Email or SnailMail your article/photo to us. Please include your contact info. in the event we need to reach you. Feel free to contact us prior to sending your items to make sure they are in the right format. The Rocky Point Times reserves the right not to print any article or photo, and to edit content as the Editor sees fit. We do not guarantee placement, but do make every effort, so please note any special requests you may have. The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

By Lannette Phipps Things are fantastic in our fine little city of Puerto Peñasco: the weather has been wonderful, the town continues to see street and other infrastructure improvements, the cruise ship pier continues at a steady pace, our monstrous highway overpass is zipping along, and summer tourism is busy with an influx of visitors from Texas. I know all of the construction is a pain but the city looks so much prettier when it’s finished and with the increase in tourism this year it’s nice to see things moving along. I can’t even imagine what our city will look like when that first cruise ship pulls into port. I don’t much like giving street construction updates since it seems once the paper hits the streets all of the zones written about have been completed and they’ve started somewhere else, but… here it goes: Benito Juarez is open as is Samuel Ocaña. The railroad track crossing area in front of Pane e Vino Restaurant is currently open, but that seems to be a hot spot with frequent detours. Paving has started on Blvd. Josefa Dominguez, but it is currently open as is Chihuahua (behind the shrimp park). Remember that you can always check our Facebook page for construction updates or email Alicia at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. Sandy. Mario and Alicia are very excited that the Rocky Point Times Facebook page has reached 7,000 likes from people in 46 different countries. What did we ever do before Facebook, Google and smart phones? Two weeks ago we took a trip to Hermosillo for a couple days and drove the Peñasco-Caborca Hwy. I think it was in the worst condition I have ever seen and I’ve been here over 20 years! Potholes big enough to hide cows in were unavoidable and staying in your lane was impossible so driving was pretty much a free for all. Whoever had the biggest cajones or the biggest vehicle got the right of way. Thank you defensive driving skills. The highway, most of the time, is in bad shape, but this was downright dangerous. BUT good news…we just heard that it is being repaired and that the city is doing it without state support. Hwy 2 from Sonoyta to Caborca is in very nice

shape (which is the way we took on our return trip) but I like riding the coast and looking at all of the scenery so I for one am glad to hear that the road is being repaired. It didn’t make much sense to me that the road was not kept in tip-top shape since the big beautiful Coastal Highway cuts into it in the middle of nowhere. Seems like the Coastal Highway should be continued up this way. It’s nice that it goes to Desemboque, Puerto Lobos and Puerto Libertdad but if we don’t have easy access to it it seems a giant waste of good road. So, a couple things about our trip to Hermosillo…I haven’t been south of Peñasco in maybe almost two years – maybe a little less. So imagine my surprise when, a little ways into Caborca, there were no vehicles travelling with me yet tons coming at me. Yup, it is a one-way drive through the entire town. I didn’t see any signs and obviously was too busy sightseeing to notice the flow of traffic. One nice gentleman gave a couple honks to let us know we were going to the wrong way only I didn’t know he was honking at us until I yelled to Wayne to GET OFF THE ROAD! Whew. So we jogged around and found that the next road over was another one-way straight out of town. Luckily we don’t have “road rage” here and people get over stupidity quickly. The rest of the way was smooth sailing with gorgeous wide highways, polite drivers, lots of gas stations and pit stop areas. Hermosillo was about the same as I remember – lots of people and shopping, restaurants and things to do. My one big discovery on this trip (besides learning that Caborca was one-way) was aged prime rib. OMG! I know that Sonoran beef is some of the best beef around but not being a big beef eater I never really cared except to tell other people. Well, we had dinner at the Sonoran Steak House where they have aged prime rib that you order by the weight. It was so good that we went back there a 2nd night. Everything was fabulous and I highly recommend you go there when you are in town. In fact I liked the steak so much that we found a local meat market that sold aged prime rib steaks and brought a bunch home. Now we just have to figure out how to cook them like they did…we are getting closer, but our steak stock is diminishing.

Anyone up for a trip to Hermosillo? Their Costco is fantastic!! On a similar, but separate topic, when we went to Mexicali back in June there was a new agricultural checkpoint on the west side of the highway where the permanent military checkpoint is on the Coastal Highway between San Luis and El Golfo de Santa Clara. They asked us where we were coming from and if we had any fruits, vegetables, birds, etc. Yes, birds. I think he may have meant poultry, like chicken, which we had a lot of, but we said no, no birds. The back of the Hummer was so stuffed full from 4 of us shopping at Costco that when he opened the back to inspect he just shook his head and shut the hatch. So, not wanting to ask him any questions at the time since we may have been carrying contraband, I am wondering if the checkpoint is there because it is between the Baja and Sonora – like going from Arizona to California. And if we are carrying fruits and veggies (and birds) from the Baja, will they just be inspected or will we have to relinquish them? We will find out, but if any of our readers have passed there since June, please let us know what your experience has been. There have been some agricultural issues of late so it wouldn’t surprise me to see Mexico stepping up their efforts. We had a similar stop between Hermosillo and Santa Ana, but he didn’t ask as many questions of us even though I am pretty sure I saw agricultural info posted. But from there back to Peñasco we remain in the State of Sonora. I do have to say that I am very happy to be where I am in Rocky Point this summer with all the wacky weather that’s been going on. I was a little miffed when May wasn’t our most perfect month as it is most every other year. But I was so thankful to get back home after being in Phoenix when temperatures were in the 115 neighborhood. And add a little humidity on top of that and oh boy, nasty. I am much happier right here by the Sea of Cortez. I invite everyone to come down this summer and join me on the beach where we can have a cold one and check out the Mexican Navy who will have lifeguards on the beach through August 23rd. Watch out, lifeguard stands may be next. That would be cool.

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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code

CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico businesses outside of Peñasco are listed as 01 + area code + phone number in this Index.

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index. U.S. cells may vary - check with your service provider. AT&T Viva Mexico Plan works best.

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

to dial a long distance cell from a local PP cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number to dial PP from a long distance MX cell dial 045-638 + 7-digit number

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/623-207-9275 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Ana Seguros...........................................619-691-7747 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606

B Babycatchers and Company....................602-769-2615 Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casa de Carolina Rentals...............................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600 or...........................................................520-284-0277

Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Contra Plagas...............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064 Desert Diamond Casino........................866-DDC-WINS Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P..388-5382/623-207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Rapidin...................................................388-6775

F Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

G Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Garden Art..........................................520-577-2728 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 German Osorio Design & Build Studio..520-303-6188 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Golf Course at the Mayan Palace...............383-GOLF Gracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165 or......................................011-52-622-226-2200 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

H Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free.............866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Healthy Kitchen...........638 1127837/638-383 8393 Hidrogas (antes Tomza Gas)....................383-5650 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES International Insurance....................877-679-7900 Intrepid.............................................638-383-2192 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

L La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698

La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ .............................(623) 551-1616/1-866-568- 9001 Long Realty.......................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation.........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lucky’s Cantina.........................................383-8420 Lugos Vidrieria..........................................388-8387

M Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Madre del Mar........................................520-407-6394 Manny’s Beach Club......................383-3605/383-3215 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 María Romero...................................(928) 683-2577 or.................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Optica Turati................................................383-4645

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pealachi..............................................638-102-1110 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco del Sol Hotel Mexico Toll Free................................01-800-614-9484 World Wide Toll Free..........................1-888-683-0067 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma.......................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free.........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free..........................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..........................383-2586

Q&R Ramos Construcciones..........................638-383-3322 Realty Executives...............383-4699/602-334-4134 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948

Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242 Rocky Point Cleaning...............................383-7325 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield......................382-5095/928-474-3157

S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Sarina Fitness......................................602-999-9727 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Skullyz........................................................388-9900 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners.............................388-8238 Siana Boat Charter.........................044-638-105-5013 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Soluciones de Energia Azul .........................388-1114 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772 Swann Ophthalmology.......................520-204-1347

T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 Teriyaki Sun...............................................388-7272 Tessoro at Las Conchas................................388-6288 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant.........................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant .................................................................388-9605 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Venshur.................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Vidriera Lugo..............................................388-8387 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219 Wharez, Eddie................383-8633/(602) 324-9328

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 Yummy Salads................................044-638-113-8822 ZaGas.......................................................383-8100 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250 Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco..........................383-2240 Peñasco Christian Fellowship.......................................383-4513 Family of God Christian Fellowship.........................383-3480 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.............................388-6244 Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.....................................383-2959 Templo La Hermosa...................................................383-7130

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 Emergency dial...071

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)

ELECTRIC

RESTAURANTS

Emergency dial...066

Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

Figaros Pizza 383-8181

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461 La Cita Cafe 383-2270 La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE

Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto

Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

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By Dona Hurley

Shandra (Sami) and her husband Plinio Rivero arrived in Peñasco in 2001 by way of Cuernavaca, Morelos in central Mexico. They now have an office suite in Plaza Pelicanos accommodating Plinio’s architectural firm and the family venture of Rocky Point 360 website - a resource for all things Peñasco plus Facebook management, web design, etc., etc. Additionally, Sami is a Sonoran certified translator providing services to community individuals and businesses. Questions: 1. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? Adventuresome spirit interested in languages, cultures and community. 2. When and how did you first discover Peñasco? Plinio joined a couple of our friends who were going to explore the bar business opportunities in Peñasco in February 2001. During the visit, Plinio met a builder who talked about a collaborative effort to take advantage of Rocky Point’s growing vacation market. 3. What enticed you to locate here? I joined Plinio in April 2001 to be part of the Rocky Point building boom which presented numerous architectural opportunities for Plinio. Our first home here was a 27’ trailer located in the now defunct Mirador area Playa Eleganté RV park. 4. What was your biggest challenge when adjusting to life here? When we first relocated here I was not working and we only had one car and it was such a major adjustment from my previous busy work life, so I started providing Spanish classes at Playa Eleganté as a starting point to deciding what would be my direction. 5. How do you fill your days? Lots of transformations have occurred since 2001 from initially providing individual Spanish/ English classes, to developing a school and now with certified translation services. On a daily basis, there is a coffee group each morning, then maybe translation work, or

writing for the website, or project planning or assisting with events for the Chamber of Commerce, the annual Bike Rally and the Rotary Club and just being out and about to keep Rocky Point 360 current and interesting. 6. Besides here, where do you think of as home and what do you miss about that home? Although, I’ve lived in many places – born in Colorado, spent time in New Jersey and New Mexico, college in Massachusetts, exchange student in the Netherlands and time in Mexico; I’d say New Mexico is home and I miss the landscape, the people, the culture and friendships. 7. Prior to locating in Peñasco, what was your job/career path? Moved to Cuernavaca after college where I had met Plinio during my junior year joined the staff of the Cuauhnahuac International Spanish Language School. During my time at the school, I was the student services coordinator and provided public and international relations which included planning; leading trips and working with the embassies and consulates whose students were coming to Mexico. First heard of Rocky Point (nobody called it Puerto Peñasco) from the Arizona students attending the school. 8. What here always brings a smile? The Malecon with the little train car and the Sunday gathering of families, banda, and artists – just never know what you will see. Bonus smile – Google translations. 9. If you were to leave, what would you miss most? Sunset over the Sea of Cortes, and RP 360 has enabled me to meet people from all walks of life including the incoming mayor and his wife plus the growing number of artists and musicians coming to our community. 10. What one thing would you say to convince someone to relocate here? For the change of pace and attitude where you can always wear flip flops and shorts and take advantage of being very much a part of the community. You will love being here.

Readers: If you have someone you would like to see interviewed, please send suggestions and contact information to me at dmhurley@usa.net.

People ask me all the time, “What is there to do in Rocky Point?” Well, these are a few of my favorite things: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens... Waaaaait a minute. That’s from The Sound of Music. Don’t need no stinking warm woolen mittens in Rocky Point. Here’s a list of stuff to do.

4. The restaurants—Sample delicious

1. The ocean—Swim, jet ski, pleasure boat, fish, water wienie rides, whale watch, bird watch, scuba dive, at low tide search the tidal pools for sea life, sand dollars and shells, take a sunset cruise.

5. The Malecon—Great views of shrimp

2. The beach—Get a tan, fall sleep, get sunburned, read, girl watch, boy watch, lose your watch, get sand in places you never knew existed.

families, trinket salesmen and little

3. The bars—Refresh yourself with various bottled beverages or fancy mixed drinks, do shots, get stupid, get lucky, get unlucky, get over-served, and get out of there before her boyfriend comes back from the bathroom.

fish dishes that were swimming a few hours ago, try tacos and enchiladas and burritos featuring pescado (fish), pollo (chicken), el pastor (pork), camarones (shrimp) and an assortment of carne (beef) tacos that use every part of the cow except the moo. boats coming and going, Sandy Beach condo towers, the under-construction cruise ship port, and Pelican Point in the distance, strolling musicians, kids selling gum and tiny bubbleheaded creatures. 6. Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, silver white winters that melt into springs. These are a few of my favorite things. And Rocky Point.

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Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!

t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.

With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes. The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units. The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court. The 3 story amenity building, fabulously detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers.

The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace. This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyonebring-somethingto-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime. Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the president and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.

This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.

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EVENTS CALENDAR AUGUST 2015 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4:30PM Peñasco Singles (PS) happy hour at Playa Bonita Hotel 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/ book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail. com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English

10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Friday 3rd • ‘Independence Day’ observed

• OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528

Saturday 4th • Independence Day • 7pm 5th Annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night For Charity at the Sonoran Sky Resort

Sunday 25th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com • OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528

SEPTEMBER Saturday 5th • Mermaid’s Market 10am3pm Open to the Public at the Sonoran Spa Lobby

Saturday 31st • Halloween

Monday 7 • Labor Day

Sunday 1st • All Saint’s Day

Wednesday 16th • Mexican Independence Day

Monday 2nd • Día de Los Muertos

Friday 25 • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Point to Point. For more info visit www. racesadr.com

Wednesday 11th • Veteran’s Day • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

Saturday 26th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Point to Point. For more info visit www. racesadr.com OCTOBER Friday 9th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm Saturday 10th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm

Thursday 12th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally Friday 13th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally Monday 16th • Día de la Revolución Mexicana Thursday 26th • Thanksgiving Day Friday 27th • President’s Day DECEMBER Friday 4th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www. racesadr.com

Monday 12th • Columbus Day

Saturday 5th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www. racesadr.com

Saturday 24th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com

“When an eightyfive pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” ~ Kristan Higgins By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com

Not too long after we adopted her I caught her looking at herself on the mirror, it was as if she was reflecting upon the positive changes in her life! What a great kodak moment! However as busy as we are, and only being one year old, Cherry managed to get pregnant and on the last 4th of July she gave birth to seven little blossoms! In case you may want to meet her this coming month, she is enjoying her maternity leave taking care of her pups in the comfort of our home. I’m sure there’s more to tell about her story and of her puppies. So this story is to be continued…

NOVEMBER

Sunday 11th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm

Friday 23rd • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com

“The Cherry on Top Story”

Thursday 24th • Christmas Eve Friday 25th • Christmas Day Thursday 31st • New Year’s Eve

As you may know by now, we no longer are at our location of almost ten years, we moved to the heart of Rodeo Drive, next to the only pharmacy (Del Mar) where all the action is. Walking tourists get a taste for what we carry and they can take their favorite art pieces, furniture or unique accessories with them. In all honesty we haven’t finished unpacking, some of you came to the store to let me know they missed our article and have seen only half of what the store is going to be. Once we are ready we’ll announce the grand opening so you can joins us a for a fun night. Our new location is different yet it has its own charm, you are going to love it as much as we do. Our most frequent customers very likely have met our ‘sales dog’, her name is Cherry, some friends from Las Conchas told us back in January about a dog needing a home since its owner couldn’t take care of it. As we later found out, this poor girl was lacking a home indeed, she had been abused and needed all the love we could give her! Erick and I just fell in love with her and named her Cherry since she came to be the cherry on top we were looking for! She’s quiet and loving, greets and kisses customers when they arrive at our store.

As part of the Puerto Peñasco LGBTTI Alliance we took part of the second Pride parade in Hermosillo last June. Since there were going to be more dogs in the parade, Cherry went with us. We had a great time supporting the event even when we had lots of rain that day! Rocky Point keeps changing and so are we. Our goal is to be here for you, offering the best in furnishings, interior design, art, unique accessories from all over the world as a matter of fact: global artifacts… We are also consistently working on photography, Dinners by the Sea® -catering - and Regal-Arte® as part of E&E Enterprises. Please feel free to stop by our shop, join us for a glass of wine or simply enjoy browsing through one of the jewels of Puerto Peñasco.

Written by Eddie Wharez® Interior designer and owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín. You can reach us at eddiewharez@yahoo.com US (602) 324-9328 Mx (638) 383-8633

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM Dog days of summer are here and the puppies are still coming. We rescued 3 puppies and 5 kittens from Cholla Bay this past month and the kittens are still arriving. We are waiting for 5 more from Cholla! We get lots of help from our friends in Cholla Bay and are glad to help when we can. Because of the heat I would appreciate a call if you would like to see the pups, kittens or dogs that are available for adoption. 383-1012 or (602) 412-3932. Please remember during the summer months the ground is very hot for the animals. Keep cement and dirt yards wet and cool, make sure the animals have lots of fresh water daily. We have a portable A/C for the cats and kittens in the cat house thanks to Zippy the Pin Head for his donations. We are working on a solution to keep the dogs cool that are outside during the day. Fans are needed for this project – solar would be nice. At the moment we have over a dozen kittens from white, grey, orange and tiger. Very playful and ready for new homes.

Parvo and Puppies

Parvo is a very serious disease that hits many puppies both in the USA and Mexico. Generally it hits when the temperate changes. Puppies are usually 3 months or so and have stopped nursing when they can start showing symptoms. Now is the time to start your puppy vaccines. The first shot should be given at about 7 – 8 weeks of age and then 2 additional shots every three weeks. The Veterinarians in Rocky Point are aware of these vaccines and do carry them. Parvovirus enteritis starts abruptly with anorexia and depression. It quickly progresses to vomiting and then diarrhea, if they do not die before that point. If a puppy is vomiting hard, it will often have little diarrhea until later in the course of the disease. Any dog with depression and GI signs should be considered to have Parvo, until it is proven to be something else. Delay in treatment results in death. In 2006, Oklahoma State diagnosed Parvovirus 2c in the United States. The 2c strain is very aggressive, leaving puppies so extremely sick that they often don›t want to raise their head, or just die quickly with

few signs. As one breeder put it, the puppies have the “want to die” look that reminds you of the original Parvo. 2C Parvo is very quick incubation with exposure to clinical signs as quick as 3-4 days. If they get Parvo, the puppy dehydrates quickly. They are very painful from cramping and because Parvo wipes out the lining of the gut, many bacteria are absorbed. White Blood Cell numbers are suppressed so they have little fight as well. The treatment is straight forward. Fluids and lots of them.

Donations

You can donate on Paypal through our web site or Facebooki page or send check made out to AACORP to Nancy Phelan, PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Consider a monthly donation of any amount = the animals need and appreciate your help. We have a list of needed items on Amazon.com. If you click on the wish list directory and type in Nancy Phelan you will see the wish list for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Our biggest need at this time if Purina Kitten dry food. Please grab a bag or two on your next trip. A big thank you to all that are helping the animals in Rocky Point.

PART XV: Economic Impact of Home Port on Puerto Peñasco By Joe Houchin

Infrastructure in and around Puerto Peñasco will take on more importance as the projected completion dates for the home port construction phases become more predictable. There are at least three phases to the home port construction project and we are still waiting for start dates on two of them, so completion dates are impossible to project. After the pier reaches the planned length, then construction of the docks will begin. That phase is under separate federal contract with another company. The terminal construction is under another federal contract with yet another company. Until we are quite a bit further along, and the new administration gets settled in and begins to reveal their position on creating the overall infrastructure there are just too many pieces of the home port puzzle not connected to think about priorities. It took all the foregoing to justify an opinion that we have reached a lull in our series which could last through summer. Therefore, with the splendid photography of Eric Brown, we will follow progress of the home port letting his pictures speak their “thousand words”. We will also stay in close contact with our friend and pier construction project administrator, Wendy Winzer for any new information she can provide. Of course, we will continue to attempt making headway into the new city administration, specifically the Mayor’s office to learn what we can as to how they are thinking in terms of launching infrastructure activity. Let’s take a walk, no matter how brief…

Down by the Pier Our walk with Wendy this month was indeed a short one with limited new information, though she did share all she had with enthusiasm. Last month she had reported that to date through May they had poured 20,000 small one ton cubes and 4,500 large 10 ton cubes. They had placed 7,400 small cubes

and 1,800 large cubes on the jetty (pier). Thanks to their increase to six giant cranes last month which are strategically placed from the pier to the cube field, the ability to place cubes on the pier will increase. Inclement weather last month hindered progress on lengthening the pier which was at 630 meters by month’s end. They were still able to continue building up the east side with 10 ton cubes to protect the small rock. “As it stands we have still added 50 meters in length to the pier, bringing it to 680 meters,” reported Wendy. Installation of the onsite concrete plant adjacent to the cube field increased their capability to pour more cubes each day. This month they have averaged pouring 300 small (one ton) cubes and 100 large (10 ton) cubes daily and have successfully tried to place the same amount on the pier each day. Wendy said, “We continue to dump rock from the quarry, slowly but steady, and are looking into new screening machinery that should accelerate the process.” She also added, “Regarding the new elections, funding for the project is from the federal government and is given to the state government to administer. They will now be of the same party, so I assume things will go smoothly with the monies for the next year.” We look forward to hearing from Wendy further during July. We also thank Eric Brown (EB Photography) for his historically important photographic journaling of the home port construction progress.

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Pashley y Amigos, Jellyfish & Stingrays… An Awesome Bunch to Look Out For!!!

By Mark Paliscak

Hats off to Ashley Leroux and Patrick Sullivan of Pashley Y Amigos for one awesome show on June 19th! If you were part of the large crowd that gathered at SouthSide Jillz to watch their inaugural Rocky Point show, you were treated to an extra-special music fest. The music started rocking around 9pm and covered so many fun party songs that our Rocky Point revelers were dancing from the first song to the last! It was a true night to remember and even featured our own Tom Carr bellowing out and performing his version of Mambo #5…awesome job Tomas!!! Yours truly was even in on the mix debuting Pashley Y Amigos Rocky Point anthem, DOWN IN ROCKY POINT with of course, a set of maracas and a big, fat sombrero! Thank you to all who supported SouthSide Jillz and Pashley Y Amigos. We will keep you posted for their next Rocky Point show…a sure fire DO NOT MISS event.

Along with all the fun we have in our beautiful, seaside resort town we do need to be mindful of a few setbacks that can dampen an incredible beach day. Yes, even we have a few hidden “treasures” in our Sea of Cortez just like the rest of the world’s oceans, seas and waterways. It definitely is not a common experience, however jellyfish and stingrays can sting as they are a part of the sea as well. Even though I have been in our sea countless times over the past 15 years

and have never had an issue, there is the occasional story and sighting of jellyfish and stingrays. Although, neither should be life-threatening they do make for an uncomfortable time for a short while. Local lore has it that “The Rocky Point Shuffle” has been known to keep the stingrays at bay…that is shuffling your feet on the ocean floor as you walk to scurry any potential water pests away. Although our encounters with both stingrays and jellyfish are rare, I have outlined some medical advice from several doctors in both America and Mexico. Should you be one of the unfortunate few who happen to be stung by a stingray, here is some solid advice: 1. Relax. Even though they may be painful, almost all of the stingray wounds are treatable and most of the issues arise from an allergic reaction or secondary infection. 2. Identify your symptoms…Take a few moments to gather yourself to be able to clearly state what your symptoms are so in the event of medical attention, you can recant what your issues are. Should you have swelling of the tongue, lips, or other body parts or difficulty breathing, you most likely are having an allergic reaction and should seek immediate medical care. Only you know yourself the best, so always err on the safe side and seek a trained medical professional as soon as possible. 3. Take care of your wound…while still in a bit of sea water, carefully take any stingers out of your infected area, use tweezers if necessary from a first aid kit. However, do not remove any penetrating debris from your neck, chest or abdomen. Once out of the water, wrap your infected area in a clean towel. If there is some bleeding, apply direct pressure to the area to cease the bleeding. 4. Soak the wound in hot water. By soaking the wound, it will help to minimize the pain. Leave the wound soaking for about an hour or until the pain has subsided applying more hot water as needed but of course never to burn yourself. 5. Monitor the wound for signs of infection. Be sure to keep the area clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water as well as keeping the wound dry afterward. Antibiotic

Overpass Construction Moving Along Nicely

ointment should be applied daily. 6. Lastly, medical treatment by a trained professional is always recommended. Safety is Rule #1…and we want to see you healthy and happy in short order! Another ocean nuisance is the uncomfortable jellyfish sting. First and foremost, call emergency medical services should someone show signs of an allergic reaction or if the sting covers more than half of an arm or a leg. Some steps to quickly help a stingray victim are the following: 1. Wash the area with seawater to deactivate the stinging cells. 2. Rinse as soon as possible with vinegar. Do not use fresh water as this can reactivate the stinging cells. 3. Soak the area in hot water for at least 20 minutes. Cold packs can also be used if hot water is not available. 4. Use hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching and swelling. 5. Apply antibiotic ointment 3 times a day.

Please note that the treatment suggestions are only a means to assist you before you seek trained, medical professionals. Although both stingray and jellyfish stings are uncommon, they do occasionally occur and being aware of some helpful tips will help ease your pain until you get medical help from the trained professionals here in Rocky Point. So, happy August to everyone! I cannot believe our summer is coming to a close and our most amazing fall weather is upon us in a few weeks! Until then, help to spread the word with your friends about your fun-filled adventures in Rocky Point. Always look out for the next guy and take the time to make a difference in another’s life. You never know when you may be the one in need of the assistance. I look forward to seeing you all at the beach in the very near future. GOD BLESS! ADIOS AMIGOS!

By Jim Ringquist

If you have driven around Puerto Peñasco lately, you cannot help but notice all of the construction projects under way. There are new roads, new monuments, cement trucks constantly roaming the streets on the way to work sites, and an overall infrastructure renovation happening all around us. As part of these efforts, a new overpass is being built on the highway at the intersection of the Sonoyta/Rocky Point and Laguna Shores turnoff. That intersection has been the scene of several serious accidents and the city has decided that an overpass is the best solution for making the intersection safer. In she short term, this will cause yet another detour (we are used to construction detours by now) but in the bigger picture, it will be certainly allow traffic to move more smoothly and safely through that intersection.

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Top 10 reasons NOT to visit Rocky Point… By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Yes, you heard correctly, even though you may think there are no possible reasons why you shouldn’t visit the beautiful beaches of the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñasco Mexico (a short 3.5 hour drive from Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona) and get your beach groove on by the sea…Here are some things you may want to take into consideration before you make that next trip. Read on and marinate the below information carefully. 1. Sunburn Sickness- yes, it’s true if you stay and play all day on the soft buttery sand, throw caution to the wind, and frolic around reading your juicy novel on a Mexican blanket with a cooler full of cold drinks or tasty libations you may find yourself running to the sparkly waters of the Sea of Cortez to cool off and with so much joyfulness going on…you may forget to reapply the sunscreen, if you fall into this trap you will get sunburn sickness, beware! 2. Shrimp overdose sometimes referred to as Rocky Point Shrimp disease- don’t laugh this is a common problem for those that visit Rocky Point. Shrimp overdose can be very serious and affect you for the rest of your life. The quality of shrimp may never be the same. Common side effects include but are not limited to: shaking your head No repeatedly and refusing to eat shrimp in any USA restaurant for fear it may be frozen, small and basically just not as succulent as the Rocky Point shrimp you once tasted. The seriousness of the Rocky Point Shrimp disease is that you may never

be able to eat shrimp again, anywhere else, because of the scrumptious size, sweetness and full of flavor quality you experienced in Rocky Point. So what do you do? You partake daily of numerous shrimp cocktails Mexican style, shrimp salads, shrimp burgers, shrimp tacos, shrimp wrapped with bacon, stuffed shrimp, shrimp soup, grilled shrimp and shrimp ceviche. You find you have eaten so many Rocky Point yummy shrimp you might just overdose. (But, hey with all the delectable, mouthwatering, lip smacking, delicious shrimp in season why not see if you can buy a few pounds at the fish market and take it back with you to enjoy at your home?) 3. Air Quality System Shock – Now those coming from Phoenix or Tucson or other large cities understand air quality index. In Phoenix with the recent 114 degrees and heat advisory we also understand what it means to stay indoors. Well, be cautious when you come to Rocky Point. If you decide you want to take a morning or evening stroll by the sea, be careful as you’re breathing in salt air to your lungs, your lungs may be confused with all the clean, fresh sea air that you may experience air quality system shock. Symptoms include elation, non-irritated eyes, easy breathing and lack of allergy symptoms… 4. Trouble waking up early or sleeping through your alarm disorder- Agreed, this disorder is absolutely awful. When you find yourself, continuing to sleep through your alarm or sometimes forgetting to set your alarm altogether and wake up naturally (whoever heard of such a thing!) you may have contracted this disorder. It happens, especially in Rocky Point. You set your alarm for a specific time so you can get about your business, you don’t want to be rushed, you want to make sure you don’t get stuck in traffic (what traffic?) and it’s so quiet the sound of waves lapping against the shore is so methodically lulling, almost like a sound machine in your right ear, you sleep right through that alarm clock. Right through the beep, beep, beep of the alarm clock and your REM sleep is going crazy!!! You hear it going off and you just don’t care. But wait…does it really make a difference? Well, only if you have to race to an important meeting or navigate yourself through traffic jams on the freeway (no freeways in RP), but hey isn’t it better to relax a little and take some time off. Might be you need to sleep through a few alarms and forget the rush, rush, and hustle bustle and enjoy the calmness of the Rocky Point beach or wait is that just my disorder surfacing? 5. Sore muscles or over extension Virus- It can happen. You may be more familiar with daily exercise consisting of walking to the water cooler at work and driving in your car morning and evening and not accustomed to kayaking, jet skiing, sailing, fishing, ATVing, walking the beach,

throwing Frisbees, golfing, swimming, strolling the Malecon, dancing to a live band or playing volleyball on the beach. Be warned if this is not part of your typical, everyday routine you may find you have developed the sore muscle or over extension virus and symptoms may even include weight loss, muscle building and increased appetite for healthy foods. 6. Overly Friendly People Infection – It may sound outlandish, but strangers whom you never met will say Hello or Hola to you in Rocky Point. If you are staying at a hotel or one of the numerous condo’s available for rent on the beach you may even meet your neighbors or other residents in the building. If you ride in the elevator to go up to your room, expect conversation and get ready to talk about the weather and how warm the temperature of the pool is and the best restaurant for a luscious meal (yes they might even use that word, “I had a luscious meal at Fish.” You will hear a few “Buenos Dias” in the morning when you wake up, and a couple “Buenas Tardes” in the afternoon. In the evening don’t be frightened of the “Buenas Noches and Adios!! Trust me, it is catchy, and you may even carry it back to the states. The infection may not last long, once you return from Rocky Point you might slip back into the familiar non-friendly way. 7. Cheap Rates Corruption- be careful of the cheap inexpensive room rates, they may corrupt you because you are getting such a steal. You might think they are charging you incorrectly and because of this, think you are being corrupt and untruthful. Why pay less than a $100 a night for an oceanfront condo that sleeps 4 with a full kitchen and gorgeous beachfront pool when you can pay 3 times that much for a hotel in California without air conditioning and you have to walk to the beach carrying all you beach gear because parking is nowhere in sight or you have to pay for it? 8. Excessive eye glare Infection- yes something a little different. Rocky Point has a phenom called “diamonds on the water.” The sky is so extraordinarily clear, no clouds in sight, no afternoon tropical cloud bursts, just unusually clear blue horizons. Thus, excessive eye glare infection can occur. Symptoms include a sense of how big the world is and how miniscule you are when you look at the deep blue see you may experience a bizarrely internal feeling of peace. To help prevent the excessive eye glare infection caused by the shimmering crystal diamond reflection of the beautiful clear Sea of Cortez buy some groovy shades and possibly a beach hat found easily by local beach vendors who will bring their wares to you ( yes, shopping is available right on the beach!) Be warned of excessive squinting and heavy eye glare, eye protection is highly recommended for awe inspiring gazing to be enjoyed.

9. Not enough rules at the beach infectivityDon’t you hate it when there are no regulations, ordinances and strict postings of what you can and cannot do? Yes, it is terrible when there are not enough rules and regulations in place at the beach. Where are the rules that prohibit dog walking owners from wandering those 4 legged creatures, (where everyone can see them) along the seashore? Running around in the water, laughing uncontrollably, chasing balls, the nerve of those dogs and their owners. How about those people who spend hours picking up and collecting sea shells? Coolers on the beach? Unlike some state side beaches i.e. California, the big signs are gone. NO signs that read: no dogs, no drinking, no seashell picking, no fires, no picnics, no coolers, no smoking, no tents. If you are looking for those signs and need those rules and regs to go to the beach beware you will not find them here. You will witness kids with dogs, families lugging their coolers down the beach, couples setting up umbrellas with their blanket and in some areas a beach fire at night. The above actions will occur in Rocky Point so if you are looking for beaches with more rules and regulations it may not be the place for you. 10. Beach bum syndrome-very, very dangerous syndrome. Perhaps, the most seriousness of all the reasons not to visit Rocky Point. The syndrome may occur on the first visit to Puerto Peñasco although highly unlikely. Typically indicators occur after repeated visits to Rocky Point. The warning signs start slowly but progress rapidly once you first experience the very first signs, symptoms include but are not limited to: not wanting to leave after a weekend and actually convincing others to buy into the syndrome and stay one day longer. Then the fake “ I’m sick “ phone calls start occurring to your place of work, in repeated cycles so you can extend your time in Rocky Point. Excuses may vary (i.e. car problems, border was closed and the very extreme serious symptom, chanting of “I lost my passport”) signs of such dramatic lies are a sure indication you might seriously have contracted the syndrome. Severe symptoms highly untreatable occur when you quit your job and move to Rocky Point. (Note writer is an expert on this syndrome as she contracted the syndrome, left corporate America and moved to Rocky Point.) Hence, if the above reasons are enough for you not to visit Rocky Point, then well you probably best heed your own advice! If you are a traveler or interested in taking more vacations like visiting Rocky Point, check out “Travel Secrets: Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” now available on Amazon. Or go to http://www. examiner.com/mexico-travel-in-phoenix/ anita-kaltenbaugh

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available at Amazon.com. Photos by marcia Brockmeyer.

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Pelican on a pole By Mike Bibb

Is Mexico Safe? By Stephanie Wood

Probably the biggest question we get asked as travelers, homeowners, and real estate agents in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico is...is it safe? Well, we sure hope so! Our answer is we feel safer in Rocky Point than in many places in the US. There are two types of people who ask us this question, those who genuinely want to visit but have heard the over-exaggerated media hype, and those who just want to pick an argument and would never, ever, go to Mexico, no how, no way, no reason! To the latter...good, we don’t want your bad mojo here anyway! This is to answer the former... Here is the lowdown from us, who, started as tourists, became homeowners, and now commute several times a month between Phoenix, AZ and Rocky Point, MX. We have literally made the trip from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco and back hundreds of times in the last 8 years. Our first piece of advice is to learn about and embrace the culture! You’re traveling to another country with different customs. We recommend reading some books on the history and culture of Mexico before making your trip so you’ll understand and appreciate

why things are different. You’re going to be at a very different pace once you cross the border, so start now, relax, plan your trip, and be prepared to meet some of the nicest people on the planet. Regarding the language, if you’re traveling to any large tourist resort, you really don’t need to know Spanish, however, we would definitely recommend learning at least a few key phrases and travel with a Spanish Dictionary, as you will have more fun if you try to interact with locals in their native language. One of our favorite questions is “don’t you get pulled over and hassled by the police for money?” We answer, absolutely, if you’re doing something wrong! You wouldn’t speed in the US and be surprised to get pulled over at some point. Basically, you will get pulled over if you are speeding though town, running a stop sign, or driving drunk, or doing something stupid. If it’s illegal in the US, it’s probably illegal in MX too! If you do get pulled over, please be respectful and calm and you can get the situation sorted out. Often you may have to pay a fine, follow the police to the police station, and pay there. We definitely think that’s a better system than getting a ticket and going to court or driving school and points on your record, etc. It’s the law

in Mexico to have liability insurance, make sure to purchase it before driving in Mexico. Most of in-town driving is around 40KM or 25MPH, so if you get in an accident, well, it’s pretty hard to do. The freeways are another story because you may encounter everything from an overflowing, open backed truck carrying onions (true story), to those following the speed limit, to everyone else driving like a bat out of hell.

If you research legitimate statistics, and not nonsense news reports, the statistics show that Mexico is just as safe, if not safer, for American citizens than the US. To put it in perspective, in 2013, there were fewer murders of US Citizens in the entire country of Mexico than in the state of Arizona. These are facts easily found on the US Department of State website and the Arizona Department of Public Safety website. So we’re really not sure where the media gets their “facts and figures” about Mexico being so dangerous for Americans. And, as many of us Rocky Pointers know, these reports always pop up before some major holiday where tourists are discouraged from going to Mexico with their spending dollars and, are encouraged to stay in the “safety” of the US. This is worth repeating: Most of the time, when people get in trouble in Mexico it’s because they’re doing something wrong or stupid or both. If you are frequenting a known drug area in either the US or MX, don’t you reasonably think your life might be in jeopardy? Use your head and be smart and you’ll be just fine.

Seems nearly every time I’m in town I stumble upon a Brown Pelican doing something out of the ordinary. Actually, it only seems unusual to me but probably quite routine for the pelican. This time, I was down by the harbor in the Naval District area when I noticed a lone pelican precariously perched atop a poop piled pole protruding awkwardly from the water (try saying that five times). Not certain of his intentions, but fairly sure it must of had something to do with either eating or sleeping or both, since, like me, these are pretty important things in my daily schedule.

Of course, he may simply have noticed my camera and was quick to strike a pose. Which would really mean he was a purposely posing pelican precariously perched atop a poop piled protruding pole!!!

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“Pickled” in Peñasco

Yum!

El Jefe Hot Dogs and ‘The Mummy’ By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

by Rob Baylor

I have been pickling and canning for a long time. With the abundance of veggies here in Peñasco, you can let your imagination run wild. Anything can be pickled from Artichokes to Zucchini. Bet you thought I was going to write about something else! I live in Playa Bonita RV Park where we have met a lot of nice people. One of them is Mr. “A”. He has an open bar at his RV almost every night and everyone is welcome. People would show up with different snacks for “Happy Hour”! Mrs. “P”, from New York, brought Bread and Butter pickles that were to die for. This started a friendly competition with comments and requests for the recipes from a lot of the folks. I went on Goggle and there were a ton of different recipes so I picked one and tried it. It was called “Dad’s Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles”. I added a sliced Jalapeno pepper for a little extra kick. Only took 8 minutes to cook! Seems everywhere I go now, I take my Bread and Butter pickles and they disappear within minutes! Mr. “A” is the first to grab the pickles and Heaven help anyone else who wants some! This whole process takes about 2 beers to complete! When Asparagus is in season it takes 2 bunches to get 3 pints of finished product. Again I Google and pick a recipe that suits me. I also add a clove of Garlic and a slice of Jalapeño (red if possible for color and kick). They will be ready to put into your “Bloody Mary” in about a week. I get the same requests for the recipe and these also disappear within minutes! This process takes a couple of your favorite libations as well. Enjoy, you will be the hit of the party! If you email me at irretired04@ gmail.com, I will be happy to send you the recipes.

A Sonoran style hotdog is a thing of beauty. Fast food at its finest! Some may turn their nose up at this so called ‘junk food’. But long before the current bacon fad, enterprising food cart owners in Hermosillo had welcomed natures’ one perfect food onto a bun, where it belonged. Interestingly, there are probably more Sonoran hotdog stands in Tucson and South Phoenix than in all of Sonora. But that’s how cross pollination goes. The outcome can be hard to anticipate like the story of how hotdogs were first introduced to Mexico. Weather this story is completely true remains a mystery. Supposedly, a Gringo entrepreneur saw an opportunity to introduce the then unknown snack to the un-tapped market of depression era Mexico City. His well-trained, immaculately dressed staff stood ready to serve the crowd as they came out of the stadium after a bull fight. The shiny, new cart attracted attention as planned, the owner hovering nearby waiting to see the response. Market research being in it’s infancy in those days, no thought was given to the fact that serving something called ‘Perros Calientes’, hot dogs in Spanish, might be taken literally. The indignant and furious crowd tore the cart apart and chased the innocent servers for blocks. Being just far enough away not to be noticed, Mexicos’ first hotdog entrepreneur was able to pull his hat down over his eyes and casually walk back to his hotel to re-write the

business plan. Something new is a risk. That’s what I was thinking as I ordered “la Mumia”, the Mummy, at El Jefe Sonoran Style Hotdogs. The friendly man with the booming voice behind the grill, El Jefe himself, tells me “Try it, It’s different”. El Jefe is a night time place, busy with families out for a treat, or late nighters grabbing a snack on the way home. You can get hamburgers, they’re good. But the dogs are just right - Fries on the side, sweet smelling grilled onions and peppers if you want them, soft, puffy buns, and of course the dog, wrapped tight in shiny, oily bacon. A row of silver bowls offers condiments like relish, chopped tomatoes, nacho cheese sauce, even mushrooms. If you don’t order a Coke with this, you are crazy. All these things I knew about. But what was ‘La Mumia’? I took the basket from El Jefes’ hand, studying it in the light of a heat lamp. I knew I had to try it to know what I really had. A shot of salsa, and over to my table to take the first bite. Sometimes the simple things make the biggest difference. Here was my beloved Sonoran Dog, but wrapped in a tortilla. With cheese inside. AND MORE BACON! Yeah, it was as great as it sounds. Who knows, maybe in twenty years, no one will think twice about throwing some Mumias on the grill to celebrate The Fourth? El Jefe is located on Blvd Kino, just a block off of Benito Juarez by the railroad crossing. Open from 7:00pm to 1:00am. Approximately! Dollars and Pesos accepted.

Benefits of the Real Estate Association to Clients By Gretchen Ellinger

A.M.P.I. Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco is the local chapter of A.M.P.I., the national organization for real estate professionals, in México. A.M.P.I. creates an atmosphere of ethical professionalism among real estate practitioners through educational opportunities, professional development, cooperation and problem solving. The organization provides broad collaboration with public authorities and the community as a consultative group with respect to real estate, and promotes Puerto Peñasco and the State of Sonora at every opportunity. Members of A.M.P.I. are dedicated to helping their clients to achieve their real estate goals with the best possible real estate practices, and continuously strive to improve practices for the benefit of their clients. All forms used by A.M.P.I. real estate professionals are “A.M.P.I. approved,” which means they have passed the scrutiny of the organization’s council of real estate brokers, and by the organization’s attorney, to assure they meet the rigors of state and federal real estate laws, before being put into use. Since A.M.P.I. is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S.A., A.M.P.I. real estate agents who are associate members may call themselves “Realtors,” and may use the coveted Realtor® logo in marketing. Strongly committed to real estate education, the Puerto Peñasco A.M.P.I. chapter has been tasked by the State of Sonora to create and conduct a series of classes that prepare real estate agents for the real estate licensure that is required to practice in the state, and for renewal of state real estate licenses. Puerto Peñasco is one of the few real estate markets in México that is served by a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which provides data that is extremely valuable to real estate clients. Besides providing a platform for real estate listings for marketing purposes, the MLS avails Realtors of data regarding list prices, sale prices, days on market, and other information that helps them to advise their clients regarding market trends and pricing. A.M.P.I. members participate in many local activities and charities, in addition to serving on various committees and boards, and are often deeply involved in large community events. An excellent first decision of real estate buyers and sellers would be to choose an A.M.P.I. Realtor® to guide them through their real estate transaction; every real estate agent in Puerto Peñasco is not an A.M.P.I. member – ask!

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Barbacoa

El Rincon

By Margaret Fleming

Those of you who have been around more than a few years may remember that my husband John and I used to publish a bilingual monthly paper, El Futuro (1995-2002). Although we had been coming to Puerto Peñasco for vacations for years, we didn’t go into business here until the 1990’s. It wasn’t till then that we began to discover the community we had never really paid attention to before. We wrote articles about local restaurants and businesses, street names, Mexican history, nature, people. It was exciting for us to enter this unfamiliar, exotic, and delightful space. Our Mexican friends were generous with their hospitality and their information and forgiving of our imperfect Spanish. We tried to reciprocate by giving a verbal boost to them in our articles. Now, many years later, the town has become familiar to us from long acquaintance, but every once in a while we experience that same magical thrill that comes from a peek into the workings of another culture and the nostalgia of recalling our former adventures. It happened recently. We had come for one of our monthly visits and were planning a party to celebrate the birthday of our friend Romeo. For years he was our general manager, translator, bureaucracy navigator, and guide for El Futuro, and then a real estate agent with our real estate company, El Gato Negro. We call him our Mexican son. I’d made a cake and a couple of side dishes. We intended to buy a roast chicken at Sam’s Club, but on our way there we went past Barbacoa El Rincon, a new establishment just a couple of blocks from our casita, at the corner of Avenida Colima and Calle Quintana Roo. John said, “Wait a minute. Let’s check that place out. We could have barbecue instead of chicken.” I said, “Why not?” So we turned around and went back. A tall man was sweeping the walk in front of the restaurant. He told us his name was Gabriel and invited us to come in. The place was immaculate. Three small tables with chairs were set

up in the main room, and a bar was built against the wall on two sides. From the kitchen behind we could smell delicious aromas. Gabriel and his wife Armida welcomed us and when we asked about the barbacoa, brought out a piece of meat for us to sample and a cup of a cold drink called Jamaica (pronounced Hamy-ka). It was very good, tasted sort of like a mild grape juice. We were sold; we ordered enough meat and drink for ourselves and our guests, to be picked up later that afternoon. Then Gabriel took us out back and showed us his smoke house and a roasting pit in the ground. He is obviously set up to do different variations on meatroasting techniques and flavors. He told us that when he roasts meat in the ground he buries it with coals and leaves it for 8 hours. I want to try that. Gabriel, whose last name is Gomez, was for years manager of an OXXO convenience store in Puerto Peñasco, and Armida was a cashier there. Then they decided to go into business for themselves and opened El Rincon a month ago. They have been married 23 years and have three grown sons. An interesting tidbit they told us is that her name is Gomez too, and her brother is married to his sister. So it’s GomezGomez and Gomez-Gomez. Quite a family connection. When we came back to pick up our order, we found that it came accompanied by fresh tortillas, a dish of hot sauce, a container of refried beans, and a plate with limes, onions, cilantro, and shredded cabbage. There was also a large pitcher of Jamaica, and they let us borrow some decorative clay cups to serve it in. The meat was tender and shredded, in a spicy broth. Our guests all loved it, and our party was a great success. In the past, discovering a new place always inspired me to write about it, and obviously it still does. Thanks, Gabriel and Armida, and El Rincon, for the opportunity--and for the delicious barbacoa. If you want to contact El Rincon, their phone number is 638-113-2878. You can also find them on Facebook.

Post RCPM Circus Mexicus

It’s Like Rock and Roll Withdrawal By Joe Houchin

But what a four day ride—and it just gets better each year! Starting with a great kickoff party at JJ’s Landmark Cantina in Cholla Bay on Thursday June 11, with a lineup of new bands Roger brings each year along with the most popular from years past…and the jamming begins! Thursday night is the reunion of old friends since hundreds upon hundreds are loyal fans who return year after year and have made lasting friendships each year. The amiable atmosphere at JJ’s Cantina sets the pace for this eclectic festival of non-stop rock ‘n’ roll music—really good rock ‘n’ roll music—that goes through a full cycle of fun, camaraderie, guitars and drums highlighted by the major shows on stage at the Mexican Moonshine natural amphitheater across from Roger’s Bandito’s Cantina on Sandy Beach Friday and Saturday evenings and ending up on Sunday with the traditional “Mañanathon,” an all day jam session back at JJ’s Cantina. We repeat, “What a ride!”

That Circus Mexicus gets better each year is an absolute fact that we’ve become accustomed to, and are never disappointed. This year Roger invited a record 10 bands who grooved and jammed day and night through 26 performances during the four days. Also a first this year, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers appeared on the Mexican Moonshine Main Stage both

Friday and Saturday nights with completely different play lists each night plus three different bands opening for them each night! This year the Mexican Moonshine stage was bigger with more lights and room to jam. With more lights the crew could get even more creative than their past spectacular light shows, throwing a halo-like glow on the musicians, the entire stage, and even transcending the acre of enthusiastic fans cheering the whole colorific extravaganza of lights, fireworks and excited rock and roll music! This Circus Mexicus XXIV brought a record number of fans who donated a record number of items for the various charities that Circus Mexicus supports each year, including Esperanza para Los Niños (The House of Hope for Children) and the Youth Sports Foundation. The beats didn’t stop even after the concerts as those hardcore fans rock and roll to the wee hours to music from bands who are wound up from the concert and continue their licks and lyrics on the outside stage at Bandito’s. RCPM fans are always special fun loving folks ready to party, as our photos by Tony Ballesteros and Mark Olszewski clearly illustrate. If you are not among these photos, please remember that we had nearly 4,000 fans to wade through and not enough space to post but a small percentage of well over a thousand pics taken! If you haven’t attended a Circus Mexicus extravaganza yet, put it on your bucket list. In fact, Phoenix Magazine’s 101 Bucket List for things to do before you die listed Circus Mexicus Rock and Roll festival as #11 in their February 2013 issue! See you next June?

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts. mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help or have questions, please go to the Police Station, located north of town. Pay any and all fines ONLY at the station. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS: • Write down the Name of the Officer • And the Number on the back of the vehicle that pulled you over • Record the location you were pulled over and the exact time

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

Nationwide: from ANY PHONE. TelCel users can also dial *112 to go directly to the Peñasco Police Station

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REPORT ANY ATTEMPT OF BRIBES BY CALLING INTERNAL AFFAIRS AT 388-6552

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

If you feel you have been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST make an official complaint so that the police department can take action. If they have no record of the incident, then they have no proof. Telling your friends and complaining to others will not get the problem solved - it only creates more problems and allows the officer to go on “doing business as usual”. File a complaint and save others the same grief you have gone through and make our city a better place.

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY ANY OFFICER DIRECTLY WHEN PULLED OVER.

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Passports are required for re-entry into the U.S. when travelling by vehicle into Mexico. You may also present a Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, SENTRI or NEXXUS Cards when leaving Mexico. Children under the age of 16 need to present their Birth Certificate. This applies to any port of entry when driving into Mexico.

ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora on the Sea of Cortez. It is approz. 66m miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and the Mexican border at Sonoyta, MX. Rocky Point is located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permits are required for you to visit, but you will need your Passport or other ID (see above) to re-enter the United States. Rocky Point offers a variety of land and sea activities for every age and is very family oriented. It also offers a variety of dining and lodging choices as well as beach camping and RV Parks. Rocky Point is known for its warm weather, beautiful sunsets and gorgeous beaches. Relax and enjoy a day on the beach or at one of our many spas. Head out for a day of shoppingm to find everything from one-ofa-kind fine art to curious. Plan a day of golf on some of the most beautiful and challenging courses around. And when the sun has set, head out for some local night time entertainment.

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. The Maricopa Hwy. will lead you right into Gila Bend, exit left once you come to the stop sign and follow the above directions.

COMING FROM TUCSON You will take the old Ajo Hwy. (Hwy. 86), which will lead you through Sells and end at Why, AZ. At the stop sign take a left onto Hwy. 85 (at Why) and head to the border (see above). Gas stations, restrooms, ATM’s & convenience stores are located in Gila Bend, Ajo, Why and Lukeville. AZ before reaching the border.

COMING FROM CALIFORNIA The crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight through the border, go straight for a few blocks, turn left for a few blocks and then turn right onto Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. There is a toll booth you will go through (currently $94 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our Facebook Page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

ENTERING MEXICO Hwy. 8 from the Lukeville border to Rocky Point is a good 2-lane road with plenty of emergency parking and places to pass. It is an open range (watch out for wildlife) and is patrolled by the highway police as well as the Green Angels (roadside assistance). Please see Crossing the Border in this section for more info.

YOU MUST HAVE MEXICAN VEHICLE INSURANCE...IT’S THE LAW A minimum of liability is required. COMING FROM PHOENIX Take either I-10 (west side) or the Maricopa Hwy. (east side). Take the Gila Bend/Mexico exit off of I-10 and head toward Gila Bend. Once you pass through Gila Bend you will exit onto Hwy. 85 (south) toward Ajo/Mexico. Hwy. 85 will

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you

ACCIDENTS CON’T and your vehicle may be detained until restitution is made. If a minor is involved in an accident, the parents are responsible for the child. Parents must pay fines and/or restitution. Minors are usually detained but not jailed in non-death accidents or traffic violations. You need to file a police report and phone your Mexican insurance adjustor immediately in the event of an accident. You (most likely) will be held in jail if you are in an accident in which a death occurs.

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mar de Cortes International Airport (011-52-638) 383-6097 www.aeropuertomardecortes.com Airport Administrator: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Libramiento Carretera Sonoyta-Caborca 71 Ejido Miramar, Colonia Miramar

PERSONAL AIRCRAFT To fly your own plane you must have your: pilots license, medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane insurance. GENERAL AIRPORT INFORMATION Airport ICAO ID: MMPE Location: 17 miles East of downtown Elevation: 88 ft. Mar de Cortes Radio Tower Frequency: 118.85 Website contains complete info. on Airport loanding, parking other fees Type of Services: RS: Int’l regular flights RFF Category: 7 Airport Coordinates: 31° 21’ 6.836” LN113° 18’ 19.44” LW Runway Center Runway Designation: 18-36 Runway 18 THR Elev.: 84 ft./Runway 36 Elev.: 88 ft. Airport Reference Number: 4D Runway Lengths: 8,100 ft. Airport Size: 1,482.6 Acres U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO) ABC - Phone: 383-1999 (Auto Transportes de la Baja California) Located on Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - Phone: 388-0888 E side of Benito Juarez, N of the Stadium Norte de Sonora - Phone: 383-3640 E side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and N of Pemex TAP - Phone: 383-6761 (Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico) W side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, N of the signal at Constitucion

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. Call their AZ offices directly instead of their national offices. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona (Phoenix Area) Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar, Saban’s Puerto Peñasco (from the U.S. dial 011-52-638) Alamo Rent A Car 102-0277 Bufalo 388-9999 M.G. Rentals 383-3814 Pro Rent-A-Car 388-5823 Rio Car Rental 383-8181 The Point Rent-A-Car 388-5823

CONSULATES MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

As you cross the Mexican Border there are two narrow lanes with a (traffic) light at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). 1) FISCAL TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP (alto) - RED LIGHT If the light turns red you will pull off to the left where an officer will ask you some questions such as where you are going, how long you are staying, and what you are bringing into Mexico. The officer will most likely look through your vehicle and belongings. Do not leave your vehicle unattended and do accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name and badge number of the officer. GO (pase) - GREEN LIGHT If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. 2) INTEGRAL INSPECTION This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed

limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. (If you are pulled over by Aduana after leaving the border, you will need the receipt as proof of payment.) After you have paid your taxes, you will need to cross the border and go through the Fiscal Traffic Light. If you get the red light you will need to pull over and show your receipt to the officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light, and merchandise is found, which was not declared, you could have to pay a fine of 4x the commercial value of the articles plus your vehicle and belongings may be seized. If you choose the Integral Inspection the fine will be 1½x the value. In both cases you forfeit the right to the tax exemption. Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 2 cartons of cigarettes or 50 cigars. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

If you are legally a resident of another country, in addition to the items listed, you may also bring the following items: • Binoculars • Camping equipment • Portable television, radio and 20 tapes • Typewriter or laptop computer • 5 used toys if the passenger is a child • Fishing tackle • Pair of skis • 2 tennis rackets • A non-motorized boat up to 5½ meters in length or a surfboard with or without a sail

If you are traveling by a camper, trailer, motorhome you may also bring in: • VCR • Bicycle with or without a motor • Household linens • Kitchen utensils • Livingroom & bedroom furniture You may import additional merchandise valued up to $1,000 per vehicle by paying the corresponding tax without the intervention of a customs broker. Over $1,000 USD requires a broker, which are located just across the border.

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TRAVELINFORMATION FIREARMS & DRUGS Firearms, illegal drugs and ammunition are NOT allowed into Mexico. Hunters may bring their firearm with the proper paperwork/ clearance. Possession carries a pentalty of 5 to 30 years.

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $75.00 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $75 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

INSURANCE Medical Insurance Family or personal trip/ vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance as payment. Vehicle Insurance Mexican Law states that you MUST HAVE MEXICAN INSURANCE while driving in Mexico. A minimum of liability is required though full coverage is recommended. You can insure your driver’s license if driving a buggy, quad, rail, etc., but the vehicle cannot be insured for theft. If your vehicle is stolen, you must immediately file a local, federal (state) and U.S. police report. The insurance companies usually pay low blue book and extras such as rims, tires, stereo, etc. are not covered. Most U.S. policies ARE NOT recognized in Mexico. You may purchase insurance over the internet, phone, mail or stop at a number of places on your way to Rocky Point. Look in this issue for Mexican Insurance.

MILEAGE FROM ROCKY POINT TO Agua Prieta, Mexico......345 miles Ajo, Arizona......................................90 miles Caborca, Mexico.............................154 miles Ciudad Obregon, Mexico...............491 miles Guaymas, Mexico...........................408 miles Hermosillo, Mexico........................321 miles

Kino Bay, Mexico............................393 miles Las Vegas, Nevada..........................514 miles Los Angeles, California...................540 miles Lukeville, Arizona..............................66 miles Nogales, Mexico.............................287 miles Phoenix, Arizona............................217 miles San Carlos, Mexico.........................407 miles San Diego, California......................366 miles Santa Ana, Mexico.........................217 miles Sonoyta, Mexico..............................62 miles Tucson, Arizona..............................208 miles Yuma, Arizona................................260 miles Coastal Highway 003

This highway will run from Baja, California through Rocky Point to San Carlos. It is completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Rocky Point and from El Desemboque to Puerto Libertdad. Southern California visitors will be able to cut their driving time by using this beautiful, safe new highway! It is a nice, wide, 2-lane highway with rest stops, plenty of passing and wide shoulders for emergencies. See Driving to Puerto Peñasco at the beginning of this section.

PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico and you are allowed only two (2) animals per vehicle. You need to carry a copy of your pet’s current rabies vaccination certificate as you may be asked for it as you cross the border. Mexico has many stray animals roaming the streets so please keep an eye on your pet. Many pets are lost in Rocky Point each year due to unfamiliar surroundings and firework noise. If your animal is lost while visiting Rocky Point, we have found the best thing to do is scour the area where he/she was last seen. You can also pass out flyers to taxi drivers and water truck delivery men and post them all over town. Putting an announcement on the local AM and FM radio stations are also a good idea. Be sure you have a collar and tag on your animal as well as a current photo. Contrary to popular belief, your pet is not welcome at most establishments, especially where food is served. Please check with the staff before bringing your pet inside as the business can be fined for health violations.

RE-ENTERING THE UNITED STATES CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Have your I.D. or Passport ready Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309

Passports On June 1st, 2009, U.S. Citizens reentering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms if identificaton. Parents bringing their babies, who have not received their official birth certificate, may bring the temporary one issued by the hospital. Children 16 and under will be required to show a copy of their birth certificate. Wait Times Traffic is greatly increased during holiday and busy weekends. Please plan your trip accordingly. A good idea is to arrive a day early, and stay a day later. You can check border wait times on the internet at http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt Permitted Items 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes 1 liter (39.8 fl. oz.) of alcohol, per person, 21 yrs. or older. You are NOT permitted, at the Lukeville Port of Entry, to pay duty and import additional alcohol. This is a Pima County law, not an Arizona or U.S. state law, so check with the individual border crossing. Fruits and Vegetables: bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, dewberries, grapes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. (Most citrus such as oranges and grapefruit are NOT permitted.) Vegetables are permitted, except for those on the prohibited list. Okra, however, is subject to certain restrictions. Nuts: acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, pinons (pinenuts), tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood: 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico, and in your possession at the time of your reentry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first to the Customs Officer on duty. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article, acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to a $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $800 may be entered free of duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes & cigars. Prohibited Items Agricultural items are prohibited if they can carry plant pests or animal diseases. Cuban Cigars Medicine requires a prescription, carry a copy of your U.S. prescription with you. Fruits and Vegetables: sugarcane, potatoes, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes and avocados without seeds, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil: plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: some dried plant parts for medicinal purposes are permitted.) Meat and Game: pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins, and

pork tacos is prohibited. (Exceptions: shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: prohibited. (Exceptions: boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Game: check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle and Tours (623) 551-568-9001, Toll Free 866-568-9001 info@lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle/tourist visas to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need the following: FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan to drive. Personal Visa (FMT) Available at the I m m i g rat i o n Office in Sonoyta, on your right as you cross the border. They are open from 8:00 AM until Midnight. You will need to bring your birth certificate and/or valid driver’s license. You can either park on the U.S. side and walk across or you can go through the border and park. You will need to show your ID and fill out the necessary paperwork (it is in English and Spanish). Once you have filled out the paperwork you will take it over to Banca Serfin, pay approx. $195 pesos (per person) and return to the office to give them a copy.

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.

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Getting Stuck in the Sand and Wondering Why By Mike Bibb

Sometimes the human brain can play tricks on us and sometimes it doesn’t function at all. Located behind the shopping plazas Plaza Melanie and Plaza Alaina (Bryan’s Sportsbar and Remax Realty) on the eastern end of Fremont Boulevard, is a large sandy area, void of buildings, vegetation or other obstacles. A perfect place to race cars or get stuck. When driving down Fremont on a recent trip to Rocky Point, I noticed a sizable crowd of people and vehicles congregated behind the two commercial plazas. Reminiscent of the racing activity on Competition Hill in the Cholla Bay area, drivers of trucks, cars, ATVs and motorcycles were busily testing each other’s skills and speed. Racing thrills have been around as long as the wheel. The advent of the international combustion engine, coupled with unlimited imagination, only added to the fascination. The urge to go faster than the other guy/gal is a primeval urge affecting many. Even the Flintstones were afflicted with the malady. However, not everyone, for various reasons, succumbs to the go-fast temptation. Apparently, some would rather defy the laws of logic than mash down on the gas pedal. While science

cannot fully explain the apparent contradiction, it has established a possible reason for the differences in behavior: Above average intakes of cerveza consumption can promote irrational conduct sometimes resulting in people doing dopey things. At least it sounds plausible. Which is why I believe the driver of a Chevy pickup truck must have been under the influence of too many Dos XXs when he attempted to jump a 3-4 foot high sand berm and immediately discovered gravity and soft sand will get a truck stuck every time. With the vehicle high-centered atop the berm and after several attempts to power out of the predicament but only succeeding in spinning and burying the wheels even deeper, the frustrated driver eventually decided another beer-break was necessary to reevaluate the situation. Apparently realizing it was useless to continue the usual forward-backward rocking motion, an alternate plan was immediately put into place - crawl under the teetering truck and begin digging away the restraining sand. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, I don’t know, how about the supporting sand suddenly giving way allowing the vehicle to come crashing down on the inebriated dude? I didn’t stick around to see if his plan was successful. If the guy was determined to dig his own grave, I didn’t want to be summoned to be a pallbearer.

Super Farmacia de Descuento

By Marco Zepeda

Last month I told you about our Annual Cabalgata (July Pg. 10). This month I will talk about something which we will all need sometime during the year, when we get sick from a simple cold or something more serious such as diabetes, allergies, heart problems, etc. I am talking about drugs or medications. Here in Puerto Peñasco we have many pharmacies, but today I will like to talk about one in particular, and that would be Farmacias de Descuento. You might have seen them around town or you have visited them.

Super Farmacia de Descuento started in Sonoyta in October of 2000. This is where they opened their first pharmacy, so they will be celebrating their 15th anniversary really soon. Talking with the owner and founder Mr. Emilio Alejandro Aguirre about the pharmacies, he tells me that he saw the necessity of the people of Sonoyta to obtain quality medicines and at an affordable price. He decided to open his own pharmacy, a year later he extended to Rocky Point and opened a pharmacy in the center of town. Now they have 6 pharmacies in Rocky Point, and he has bilingual personnel in 4 of them (On Blvd. Fremont, in the center of town, on Constitucion across from Ley Supermarket, and on Blvd. Benito Juarez). He also tells us how his business has generated jobs. Last month he also

extended to Caborca and will soon be opening more pharmacies in San Luis Rio Colorado. Farmacia de Descuento recommends extreme caution when buying medicines. As there have been cases where other pharmacies have sold customers false products. Farmacia de Descuento has excellent quality medicines. Their stock comes from well-known national and international laboratories which meet the highest quality standards, and are under the supervision of COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for the protection against sanitary risks). And, before I forget, let me tell you that I buy my medications from them. One of the medicines I take is Flextrin, which is glucosamine with chondroitin which helps my joints, and even tho I am not a doctor, I fully recommend them.

And speaking about doctors, Farmacia de Descuento also has a doctor on staff that is 100% trustworthy, and is available at the pharmacy located in the center of town (next to Electrica Veel). So, if you live or you are vacationing in Rocky Point and you need your prescription filled, please give them a visit.

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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s ATV’S ARE NOT PERMITTED ON CITY BEACHES Please follow these rules when riding ATV’s in Rocky Point. • Helmets recommended • Only 2 persons per ATV • No riding after dark • Driver’s must be 16 yrs. of age • Do not race, jump, do wheelies, etc. • Do not drink and drive DO NOT RIDE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Main Blvd. Benito Juarez Blvd. Fremont or in the Old Port

You will be fined if riding in these areas. Fines are to be paid only at the police station.

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5 They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at Coppel Department Store on Ave. Constitucion (across from Super Ley grocery

store). It must say Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico and the receipent must have a driver’s license or a passport and the transaction number to retrieve the money. Western Union transfers may be picked up at the local post office during business hours, must show proof of ID. You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account.

CAMPING DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. RV PARKS Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef El Mirador - Playa de Oro Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antulio Espinoza Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (044-638) 110-5538 Worship Saturday 9:30am Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco Sandy Beach Medical Center 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Paseo de Las Dunas (On Sandy Beach) 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266

Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm.

What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

FISHING & BOATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT You do not need to obtain a boat permit for your persona watercraft. However, if you plan to fish from your boat, each person fishing must have a fishing license which can be purchased here in Puerto Peñasco. As with vehicles, it is a good idea to carry two copies of your title and registration for your watercraft and trailer. DO NOT BRING THE ORIGINALS! One copy should be kept on your boat/watercraft and the other shoud be carried on your person or put in a safe location during your stay. FISHING PERMITS You MUST have a fishing license for everyone onboard a boat, even if they are not fishing, permits are checked. You do not need a permit if you are fishing from the shore. Permits can be obtained locally at the Capitania de Puerto, M-F, 8AM to 3PM or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire by the hour/half-day/ day, or organized trip. We do not have any companies that rent boats for your personal use. Charter boats are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side) as well as at Safe Marina and in Cholla Bay. Reputable charters are always the best choice. Please make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons in your party and that the captain has a marine radio in the event of an emergency. Fishing en Peñasco: Seasonal Fishing Calendar FISH JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Trigger Fish Corvina Dolphin Fish Dorado Flounder Grouper Mackeral Pinto Bass Pompano Red Snapper Rock Bass Sea Bass Sea Trout Sierra Skipjack Yellowtail

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GENERALINFORMATION FISHING & BOATING CON’T SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, next to Bancomer. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes EMERGENCY DIAL 078 The Green Angels patrol the highway (Hwy. 8) from Puerto Peñasco to Sonoyta offering free roadside assistance to vehicles experiencing mechanical problems. Their trucks are green and white and clearly marked. They are on patrol from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week. What to do if you need help? If you need assistance on the highway, whether it be a broken fan belt, blown tire or empty gas tank, pull over to the side of the road and lift the hood of your vehicle. If it is at night, please use your flashers for safety and always move as far away from the highway as you can to avoid accidents. Lifting your hood signals the Green Angels, as well as other helpful travellers, that you are in distress and in need of help. The Green Angels do not charge for their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information

INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI There are many internet cafes where you can check your email or surf the net. Some have computer stations and some offer WiFi. Most of the larger RV parks, hotels and condos have wireless and/or computer centers for your use. Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) offers Prodigy internet service for land lines.

LATITUDE & LONGITUDE Latitude - 31°, 19 minutes N Longitude - 113°, 32 min. W Bird Island: 31°, 01.31 min., N by 113°, 14.93 min. W

MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

METRIC EQUIVALENTS Equivalents for Length 1” = 2.5 cm 6” = (1/2 ft.) = 15 cm 12” = (1 ft.) = 30 cm 36” = (3 ft.) = 90 cm 40” = 100 cm (1 meter) To convert ounces to grams, multiply the number of ounces by 30. Equivalents for Weight 1 ounce = 1/16 lb. = 30g 4 ounces = 1/4 lb. = 120g 8 ounces = 1/2 lb. = 240g 12 ounces = 3/4 lb. = 360g 16 ounces = 1 lb. = 480g Equivalents for Liquid Measurements 1/4 tsp = 1 ml 1/2 tsp = 2 ml 1 tsp = 5 ml 2 tbls = 1/8 cup = 1 fl. oz = 30 ml 4 tbls = 1/4 cup = 2 fl. oz = 60 ml 8 tbsl = 1/2 cup = 4 fl. oz = 120 ml 12 tbls = 3/4 cup = 6 fl. oz = 180 ml 1 Pint = 2 cups = 16 fl. oz = 480 ml 1 Quart = 4 cups = 32 fl. oz = 960 ml Gallons to pints x 8 1 US gallon = 3.78541178 liters Gallons to liters x 3.785 Gallons to quarts x 4

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) The Mexican Notario is a highly specialized lawyer authorized by the Mexican Government. They intervene in civil and commercial business. Your best interest is supposed to be the Notario Publico’s main concern. They give judicial advisement according to Mexican Law and their authority exceeds that of a lawyer and is similar to that of an arbitrator in the U.S. You should consult a Notario when: buying or selling property, foreign Investments, inheritance, wills, mortgages, contracts, private contracts, financial operations, credit titles, arbitration, bank trusts, etc. You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.

NOTARIO PUBLICOS Lic. Jesus Armando Ramirez Islas Prolongacion Coahuila No. 10 (next to post office) U.S. Toll Free (877) 832-8554 383-5460, Fax 383-5005 PO Box 100, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Lic. René Osvaldo Ortega Felix Ave. Alcantar in the Old Port 383-2006 Notary Publics in Sonoyta Lic. Fco. Javier Manzo Taylor from Mexico (01-651) 512-1747

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon. You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

• Speed Limit: 25 MPH • Terrain/Roads: Dirt, desert • Watch out for flora and fauna • Do not leave the road in your vehicle • Take enough drinking water with you • Respect all signs on roads and trails • Do not remove or damage plants, rocks, wood, animals or artifacts • Take all trash and waste with you • Do not enter the region from any unauthorized access road CAMPING & CAMPSITES Red Cone, El Tecolote, Backcountry areas INTERPRETATIVE TRAILS El Elegante Crater Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Walk 0.6 miles on the border of El Elegante crater. Terrain is mostly flat. Mayo Cone Trail 1.2 mile linear trail Located in El Tecolote camping area Walk 0.6 miles to the top of Mayo Cone. You will climb 344 ft. to the top. This hike is rated as a medium difficulty trail.

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is Gila Bend. Authorized Service Provider Registration, title, no original drivers licenses, copies/ duplicates only. M-F 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-1PM 606 E. Pima St. • (928) 683-2577

VIRTUAL CONSULATE The 1st Wednesday of every month, the Virtual Consulate open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.

WEDDINGS Rocky Point offers a variety of perfect wedding settings - from a barefoot sunset wedding to a lavish wedding at a 5-star resort. Many of the hotels, resorts and restaurants offer wedding planning services and catering as do these wedding specilaists:

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U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada.

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Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE DO NOT USE THE “CALL USA” BLUE PHONES THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE! To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = DIAL 001-884+pone number

WEATHER Puerto Peñasco is known for having 362 days of sunshine! The wind does kick up, a few sprinkles will fall, and the humidity creeps in around July/August, but other than that it’s darn near perfect around here.

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The Magnificent City of The Aztec Empire

By Rosarie Salerno

Circa the year 1325 CE, the Mexica, whom we now call the Aztecs, wandered to the Central Valley of Mexico looking for a permanent home. It had been prophesied that they would have a sign from their god, Huitzilopochtli. When they saw an eagle perched upon a prickly pear cactus holding a snake in its mouth, it would mark that spot where their promised land would be. Other indigenous Mesoamericans were already occupying the best of the available land when they arrived; the only area left was a marshy mud islet, a small island, in the middle of Lake Texcoco. There they embellished the islet and created an artificial man-made island. That island would be where they built one of the most beautiful city-states in all of the Americas and Europe, as well, Tenochtitlan, site of modern day Mexico City. It was the most organized and cleanest city of the time. Hernan Cortez stated that Tenochtitlan was comparable to Seville and surpassed Venice in its grandeur. There were actually a total of 5 lakes, Xaltocan, Zumpango, Chalco, and Xochimilco having fresh water and Texcoco, having brackish water. The total area was about 442 sq. miles. The elevation of the valley is about 7,400 feet above sea level. These lakes were surrounded by mountains. Texcoco was the lowest of the 5 lakes; the waters of the other 4 drained into it. During the summer the heavy rains would fill the lakes so that they appeared to become one. In winter, as there was less rain, they would become separated again. The city-state was divided up into 4 sections. Each section was broken up into 20 smaller districts. Each section was crisscrossed by streets; each area had its own market place. Tenochtitlan had a zoo, lavish flower gardens and schools, a multitude of temples dedicated to their gods and goddesses, plazas and various buildings, a large elaborate palace for the leader, smaller palaces for priests, communal buildings, and residences. Overall, it was remarkable architecture and artistic design. The temples and some of buildings were made

from a reddish rock covered with brilliant lime whitewash that gleamed in the sunlight. The residences of the common people were made of adobe, stucco, and whitewash, with reed roofs. The city’s buildings’ walls were painted with Aztec symbols and images of gods in bright blues, reds, greens, and black, adorning the city. They also had “floating gardens,” incorrectly named. The gardens were actually on stilts; 2.5 acres of these agricultural systems had 7 crops a year and could feed 20 people. All of Tenochtitlan appeared to be floating on the blue lake, reflecting the beautiful white buildings from the island and the surrounding shore in the day. By night, as many as 50,000 canoes would traverse the lake through lighted canals among the flames emanating from the temples. In the center of Tenochtitlan was a huge plaza, 900 feet by 1,000 feet, enclosed by an 8 to 9 foot tall wall. The 4 whitewashed walls had painted stone carvings of snakes. Each of the sides had a gate; the gates faced north, south, east and west. Three of the gates were approached by 20 foot wide causeways, roads built up over wet land. The causeways were also used as dikes to control flooding and to separate the fresh waters from Texcoco’s brackish water. There were 3 aqueducts from the surrounding hills and a sewer system. It is estimated that 200,000 to 250,000 people inhabited Tenochtitlan and up to 700,000 occupied the surrounding shoreline of the main land. The huge plaza was used as a marketplace for bartering of goods and services, as they did not have a monetary system. It was also used for public gatherings and ceremonial purposes. Among the 20 or more minor temples was the great temple of the sun god, Huitzilopochtli, where human sacrifice was carried out to ensure the rising of the sun each day. The great pyramid temple was over 164 feet high, including 2 separate smaller buildings, side by side, on top. What a shame all of this was destroyed by the Spanish in 1521.

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What they don’t tell you about cholesterol-lowering drugs By Dr. Shelly Persad

Have you noticed that every drug commercial has a mile-long list of side effects? Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor serve as perfect examples. Here are a few of the side-effects of these drugs. 1. Decreases CoQ10 levels within the heart CoQ10 serves as an energy producing molecule that is crucial to proper cardiovascular function. Without it, the heart fails. Congestive heart failure is the outcome. 2. Destroys memory Cholesterol works to ensure the integrity of the “myelin sheath” which is a coating within the brain that is responsible for the transfer of electrical messages and plays an important role in memory and focus. As cholesterol is depleted, the myelin sheath breaks down and memory deteriorates. 3. Increases the risk of cancer Studies show that these drugs mimic a growth factor known as VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) which is basically a cancer fertilizer that creates an environment in the body conducive to cancer growth. 4. Causes muscle pain The University of Wisconsin shows that drug users have an increase in muscle pain after using statins, and it takes months after you stop use for the pain to subside. Side effects are often discounted by medical doctors because they are hidden by drug companies who pay for the study. The fact that these drugs can potentially cause cancer will never be mainstream because it takes decades for cancer to develop, and drug company-funded studies are conveniently short in nature, typically 5 years or less. Smoking will not cause lung cancer within 5 years, yet it is a well-known fact that smoking leads to lung cancer. Therefore, the side-effects will continue to fly under the radar

According to USA Today, “Statins have killed and injured more people than the government has acknowledged.” The British Medical Journal reported that only 30% of statin drug trials have reported the number of participants with one or more negative side-effects caused by the drug! So what can you do to lower cholesterol naturally? Fortunately, you don’t need to rely on cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent heart disease. Studies show that cholesterol does not play a role in the pandemic killer, but actually can increase your lifespan. If cholesterol was the culprit, it would clog up the entire 100,000 miles of veins, arteries and capillaries. Instead, 90% of the time, heart disease is caused by a narrowing of the spaghetti-sized coronary arteries. The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society showed that elderly with low total cholesterol levels (<189 mg/dL) were at higher risk of dying relative to those with cholesterol levels from 276 to 417 mg/dL! Science has made great strides in identifying the true cause of heart disease – INFLAMMATION! Inflammation is typically the result of nutritional deficiencies, poor lifestyle habits, and lack of exercise. When you incorporate non-inflammatory foods, exercise, and high-quality vitamins and supplements to fulfill your nutritional deficiencies, you can have more time to spend with your family watching the sunset, kayaking, or gazing at drug advertisements which you’ll begin to find are quite entertaining.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER) Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 A group dedicated to helping the stray animals by providing no-cost spay and neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations and is an Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corporation so all of your donations are taxdeductible. The center is always in desperate need of dog, cat, kitten and puppy food, animal toys, bedding, cleaning supplies, old towels and blankets as well as medicine and monetary donations to pay vet bills, purchase animal food and medicine. Please drop off food/supplies directly to the center.

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico. 2014 OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

Provides basic school supplies, computers, copiers, chalkboards, etc. to local classrooms Founder: Barbara Olszewski: 383-4963 (602) 324-9529 mail@rockypointboattrips.com www.rockypointclassroom.com Donations can be dropped off at the Rocky Point Boat Trips Office or sent to Barb at: PO Box 695, Lukeville, AZ 85341

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

383-4399: Madrid and Ave. Marcelo Pino grupaciongeorgepapanicolaou@hotmail.com Cancer clinic dedicated to early prevention. Screenings and tests available. MONTHLY MEETINGS 1st Thurs. of every month PATIENT CONSULTATIONS Wednesday 9AM-1PM PAPSMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior

Rocky Point Times Office Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Phone: 383-6325: Mon.-Wed. 9am-5pm www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors.

Director: Ruben Rodriguez Rico Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office.

Sally Dalton: 382-5283 (Xochitl’s Cafe) Donations payable to: Cholla Charity Fund Send to: Kathy Barnard 1547 E. Royal Palm Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85020 Organization that helps Mexican families, who live and work in Cholla Bay, with unexpected expenses such as medical, living, funeral, etc. They also collect and distribute blankets and warm clothing for children in Cholla Bay. Donations may be dropped off at Xochitl’s Cafe in Cholla Bay.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY OFFICES English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am 18 Sinaloa Final Sur For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com WELCOME EVERYONE

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers.

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed.

BARB’S DOG RESCUE Help Us Help Them. We are a concerned group of dog lovers working to better the lives of Peñasco’s dogs. We are expanding our facility on the edge of town where we house dogs. We are committed to taking in abandoned and neglected dogs, maintaining and rehabilitating them in a healthy environment and finding loving permanent homes. We ask for your help. Virtually every dog that comes to us is malnourished and in poor health. The need is great. Visit Barb’s Dog Shelter located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, where you will see signs. Donations are also accepted at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Fremont Blvd, next to Cruz Roja. E-Mail BarbsDogRescue@aol. comm Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.

CEDO Center for the Study of Oceans & Deserts Phone: 382-0113 or (520) 829-4501 Located in Las Conchas, look for the Fin Whale skeleton Mon. - Sat. 9AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-2PM PO Box 1579, Lukeville, AZ 85341 info@cedointercultural.org www.cedointercultural.org CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez. LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS! FREE PUBLIC TOURS Every Tuesday 2PM; Saturday 4PM CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Kayak Capers Explore beautiful Estero Morua with expert guides. Local ecology talk, kayak rental, picnic feast,drinks all in an environment rich with shore birds, crabs and halophytes. Estero Excursions Oyster farms, fiddler crabs and the “shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper Gulf wetland. Kayak Estero Morua and/or tour with CEDO experts. Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!

C.I.D.A Director: Joaquin Celaya Rendon Phone: 044-638-102-0514 Call for directions Shelter providing housing, food and care for those addicted to drugs and alcohol.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Gustavo Turati Manager: Maria Elena Garcia

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at The Light House on Whale Hill. DICK STEELE (044-638) 105-0615 Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

CHOLLA BAY CHRISTMAS PARTY Donations payable to: Cholla Bay Christmas Fund Please send to: Nancy Schmidli 10645 W Connecticut Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351 An organization that celebrates a Christmas party for their fellow Cholla Bay Mexican neighbors in early December. Santa shows up for pictures with the kids, children get to pick a gift for their mother, take a crack at the piñata, have a group sing-along and munch on hot dogs and chips. After all the fun, Santa delivers gifts for the children and food boxes for the families.

Puerto Peñasco Animal Control Dedicated to prevention and disease control Mon-Fri 8am-3pm, Phone: 388-5152 Coordinator: Dra. Socorro Canine Tech.: Mario Lopez Sub-Director: Jesus Bejarano Social Worker: Marina Soto Siqueiros We always welcome donations of dog food, supplies and medicine

D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children will be taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 Off of Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of Rocky Point PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron The children’s home is located outside of town, apx. 15 miles, and houses anywhere from 10 to 40 children. It provides temporary housing for families that cannot afford to take care of their children or are having a hard time. This is not an orphanage - these children are not up for adoption. They are always in need of cleaning supplies and fresh food (not canned items).

ESPERANZA DE VIDA Darlene Laura and Carole Fields Ave. Pino Suarez No. 143, Col. El Ferrocarril, Playa “F” Provides clothes, food, toys and medicine to the children/families in Colonia Nueva area.

GREEN ANGELS Angeles Verdes Hwy. 8 Patrol: Sunrise to Sunset Pull off shoulder and raise vehicle hood EMERGENCY DIAL 078 Provides assistance, tourist aid, information and emergency radio service for travellers on Hwy. 8 from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. Bilingual “Green Angels” provide protection service, medical aid and basic mechanical aid. There is no charge for mechanical service, you will only pay for auto parts, gas, oil, etc.

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO Spiritual Support Cancer Group Dra. Arminda Gonzalez: 110-4934 Glenda Lopez: 383-2414 Mariana Perez: (044-638) 102-0564 sanperegrinopenasco@gmail.com The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer.

GUARDIAN ANGELS Ramon Ramos: 388-5362/(044-638) 112-0350 ramonramos@prodigy.net.mx Started by Linda and Guy Scholey, and taken over by Ramon since their departure, the Guardian Angels puts on a Christmas party for Escuela La Montaña, the school for handicapped children. Every year donators select a special child to buy a gift for. With donations received, they are also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Hábitat para la Humanidad, Mexico A.C. Pedro Martínez, English Spoken: 383-4323 Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families in need all over the world.

HELPING HANDS Manos de Ayuda, Inc. 383-5287 or (520) 760-8645 President: Ramon Contreras Pamela J. Lyke Marquez: pjlmarquez@aol.com Manos de Ayuda, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that provides rehabilitation, health education, medical and therapy equipment and supplies to children with special needs. They also help with construction modifications at a nursing home, a free clinic, and day care facility. These projects are made possible by volunteer efforts and financial assistance. Your help is always needed.

I.R.A.D. Director: Julio Alberto Lucero Arreola 044-638-109-2566 Located off of Cholla Bay Road I.R.A.D. is the institute for the recovery of drug addicts and alcoholics. The shelter houses, feeds and cares for those persons addicted. They rely and operate solely on donations and often sell candy to raise money to keep the centers open. They will always present their identification.

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek

LIONS CLUB Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

MEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Adultos y Jovenes La Esperanza A.C. Local Director: C. José de La Cruz Bravo 044-638-106-4079 identificacruz@live.com.mx On Simon Morua behind the new cemetery The center helps men in need by providing clothing, housing, job training and food. They run solely on donations.

NUEVA CREACION Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center Sub Directors: Gregorio Soto Rodriguez and Guadalupe de Soto Phone: 044-638-105-9804 Calle Juan Aldama No. 527 Go to the new cemetary, turn right, go one block and turn left and 6 blocks ahead you will see the center.

OA Overeaters Anonymous Tuesdays 9:30AM Manuel Arista (some as AA) Phone: 044-638-103-3405 48 Campeche Ave.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng@gmail.com Co-coordinator Dave Kafka dkofka@cox.net

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB President: Lew Felton Fun group that hold meetings every month and puts on a variety of fun activities such as the Bash every year and donates to local charities and organizations.

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Puesta del Sol Restaurant beachside patio at the Playa Bonita Hotel and breakfast each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at various restaurants in town. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812-319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

2 FISH MINISTERIOS

Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

REHABILITATION CENTER

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Unidad Basica de Rehabilitacion Therapy for the handicap and those with special needs. Consultations accepted. Coordinator: Esperanza Lopez Trasviña Phone: 383-1918 Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino

Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321

Tab Gray: tab@rockypoint.com Family of God Christian Fellowship PO Box 738, Lukeville, AZ 85341

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS Phone: 383-3105 Super fast racers from all over the U.S. and Mexico race each other down the sandy track, which is located just north of town. Everyone welcome. Events are held throughout the year, call above for schedule and times.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meetings each Tuesday 8PM Phone: 383-2052 Monday - Friday 9AM - 1PM Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com This association of professional business women meets once a week and helps young women who are finishing school - high school or college and who have economic needs.

A group of a variety of community members who volunteer their time and efforts to raise money, purchase supplies and provide food bags, shoes and toys at Christmas time for the less fortunate. Every year thousands of children, men and women flock to receive their goodies, take pictures with Santa Claus, play games, eat hot dogs and have a great day. Volunteers spend all year collecting donations and then coordinate efforts a few weeks prior to the big event, which usually takes place mid-December.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ginger Phillips: (972) 742-3740 Thrift Store open Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm Run solely on donations Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the first 4-way stop and turn left, go 1 block and turn right, then go 2 blocks and turn left. Thrift store is the light green building located at the end of the street on the right hand side. St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance and basic needs.

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

Organizer: John Fowler: 602-840-1528 PO Box 5, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Delivers food boxes, bikes, toys and clothes to needy families all year long. Donations are accepted and transported to Rocky Point year round. If you have a donation pickup in the Phoenix area, call John Fowler or email santaclausclub@hotmail.com.

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SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc.

This group offers help to people in their terminal cancer phase. It is comprised of a group of people who offer care to cancer patients who suffer from a terminal illness, when the time comes that the hospital can do nothing further. The patients are given support to help them have a better quality of life by receiving love, respect, and understanding in their final hours. Contact: awyspot@hotmail. com Santiago Ruiz Salcido Rocky Point cellular (044-638) 384-6166 The groups’ basic needs are adult diapers, Ensure shakes, medicines, hospital beds etc.

Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM or can be dropped off at the Black Dog All gifts are taxdeductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341 This rapidly growing organization was created after seeing the desperate need families were faced with when the U.S. economy declined, heavily impacting Mexico, and the peso dropped dramatically. As a result, jobs vanished, more people became homeless and could no longer afford to feed their families. Pastor Stan Tedrow shared his burden to feed the hungry with his congregation, and two feeding sites were born on February 24, 2009 with more being added since then. Currently, citizens can receive a hot meal at Fountain of Life Mission in Colonia San Rafael and at Arizona Taco Place on Constitucion and at Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella www.cometorockypoint.com Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444

UNCOMMON WOMEN ON COMMON GROUND GROUP Rosie Glover: 044-638-112-0134 Group meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM for something fun!

WEEKEND MISSIONS 323 Leon de La Barra and Madero (in the old Hotel Villa Granada) 383-1394/(480) 626-5440/(480) 503-8832 Founders: Mark, Jerry and Rusty Renovation Coordinator: Conrad Provides for the physical and spiritual needs of the very poor, widowed and orphaned. Donations of building supplies and other everyday supplies always welcome.

WOMEN’S SHELTER Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. Directora: Hna. Ana Krause: 044-638-102-0869 anaycruz@live.com From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and the women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION (638) 107-9936 Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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The Best Investment

By Maurie Helle

One third ownership in a two bedroom condo at Las Palomas is the best investment I ever made. As I was approaching retirement, my wife and I began thinking about a vacation home. After looking at numerous locations throughout the U.S., Wendy and I came to Puerto Peñasco for a weekend with some friends who owned a unit at Sonoran Sun. We had a great time and the possibility of Mexico for our home away from home became more appealing. The second trip with these long-time friends made me realize that the drive from our home in Phoenix was just four hours and leaving early in the morning would allow us considerable time to enjoy the rest of the day in Mexico. Likewise a four hour trip home could be made later in the last day of a long weekend. Though I am recently retired, Wendy still works Monday through Thursday and I was in hopes we could own a portion of a condo so we could split, not only the purchase price, but the HOA expenses, taxes, utilities and maintenance. That proved to be an excellent decision. December of 2011 we made a hurried trip on a Friday night to meet realtor Rocky Point Dan the following morning. I was only interested in a specific two bedroom unit at Las Palomas Diamante, which I had seen on the internet. We loved the condo and met one of the two other partners and a one-third ownership proved to be exactly what we wanted. Over Three years into our 1/3 ownership, we are delighted with the unit and the partnership with the other couples. One couple is from Chandler and one is from Tucson. Wendy is an accountant and handles the budget and management of the unit.

My original statement as the best investment I ever made has nothing to do with return on the money to buy or maintain the unit. It has to do with the quality of life. We usually are in Rocky Point at least once a month. Sometimes twice. This year has had wonderful weather and we have been able to spend quite a bit of time enjoying the beach and golf courses. Though we take pleasure in dining out, we have a tough time convincing ourselves that there is a better place to dine than our patio at sunset. That’s pretty hard to beat. My son and daughter-in-law have spent time with us when they can escape from Wasilla, Alaska. Both are teachers, so spring break, Christmas vacations and early summer when they come to Arizona, we make the junket to Rocky Point and Las Palomas. My daughter and son-in-law are always anxious to join us and those are the trips where we receive that return on investment. The priceless times of family and fellowship. We are truly blessed with my sonin-law’s parents as part of our extended family. Bill and Betty Chesbro are in their nineties and we included them on our trip over Thanksgiving last year and again for a week this spring. They both love Rocky Point, and the condo. We are delighted to create memories with some of the nicest people on the planet. Others in our extended family have joined us and we have enlightened many to learn of the friendliness of the people of Mexico and especially Puerto Peñasco. It is truly created a closer bond with our family and as previously stated, it has enriched our lives and become our priceless jewel of an investment in that most precious of all commodities: TIME. Thank you, Puerto Peñasco.

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Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge The network of wildlife refuges included in the National Wildlife Refuge System is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. They are administered as a national network of lands and waters for the conservation, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

Six of the eight mountain ranges included in the Cabeza Prieta Wilderness.

This made Cabeza Prieta Wilderness the largest designated wilderness within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within the contiguous 48 states. The refuge contains seven rugged mountain ranges separated by broad flat valleys of creosote-bursage that is dissected by desert washes covered with mesquite, palo-verde and ironwood. Lava flows as old as two million years extend into the south-central portion of the refuge, an extension of the geologically famous Pinacate volcanic field in Sonora, Mexico. Far from a barren desert, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge harbors nearly 400 plant species. For thousands of years, runoff from the mountains during summer monsoons and winter rains eroded into the valleys below bringing sand, silt and gravel. These soils support the plant community known

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge is included in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Though it officially became a national wildlife refuge in 1975, this landscape has been managed for the benefit of wildlife since 1939 when it was established as a ‘Game Range’ and managed for desert bighorn sheep. The refuge, which encompasses 860,000 acres of Sonoran desert and is the 3rd largest National Wildlife Refuge outside of Alaska, is open to the public for wildlife related activities including wildlife watching and The Cabeza Prieta Peak - the Refuge namesake photography, primitive camping, limited hunting, and environmental education as the creosote bursage flats, broad flats and interpretation. on gently sloping hillsides that support

The Agua Dulce Mountains near the Mexican Border

Over 800,000 acres of the refuge is wilderness, designated under the Arizona Desert Wilderness Act of 1990.

creosote bushes, white bursage, mesquite, palo verde, ironwood, ocotillo and an abundance of cacti, including cholla, and saguaro. Depending on the amount of rain the desert receives during the fall and winter, the spring flower show can be spectacular with more than 30 species flowering at once. The refuge is home to more than 275 different species of wildlife. Endangered Sonoran pronghorn and lesser longnosed bats call this parched land home, as do desert bighorn sheep, desert tortoises Con’t on Page 47

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com Con’t FROM Page 46 and many other species of lizards, snakes, and even a few toads. Many birds migrate through the area during spring and fall. The migrating warblers, swallows and flycatchers find food and shelter along the refuge’s vegetation-lined washes. Others birds reside here year-round, including elf owls that peer from holes carved in the saguaros by Gila woodpeckers.

The refuge does contain the El Camino del Diablo trail district which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This National Historic District is a 1 mile wide corridor centered on the original trail used by travelers in the region. The name El Camino del Diablo “the Devil’s Highway” first appears in historical records from the 1850s, and was likely coined by prospectors on their way to California gold fields. It earned its name as the most deadly immigrant trail where over 400 travelers perished over the years. To this day, people from all over the world travel to the refuge to drive or walk the ‘El Camino’.

The Endangered Sonoran pronghorn

The refuge also contains critical prehistoric and historic cultural resources. Ethnographically, the refuge is the homeland of the Hia C-ed O’odham. Traditionally, the Hia C-ed O’odham were a hunting/gathering populations, living in small, dispersed bands throughout the refuge. Historic sites are primarily early 20th century ranching and mining camps and prospecting strikes.

Petroglyphs in Charlie Bell Pass

Desert Bighorn Sheep in Cabeza Prieta NWR

Today, the refuge’s management priorities are focused on recovery and monitoring of endangered Sonoran pronghorn and lesser long-nosed bat; monitoring bighorn sheep populations; controlling invasive plants; maintaining the refuge wilderness character; and providing visitor opportunities to recreate and hunt, along with environmental education outreach efforts. Visitor Center: (520) 387-6483 www.fws.dove.gov/refuge/cabesa_prieta See us on FB - Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

Saguaro Cactus Forest

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Rubber Ducks and Duck Wranglers

Quack Ups

A literary column By Marcia Diane

This hot July, soon to be August, I decided to feature a Fellow from the Cave Canem Foundation…this is a literary foundation; a home for the many voices of African American poetry and is committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets. I have a special connection to this foundation, founded by Toi Derricotte mentor and person extraordinaire to a dear friend of mine. Toi herself is an accomplished poet and recently retired professor of creative writing at University of Pittsburg. So it gives me great pleasure to present Opal Palmer Adisa, Fellow of The Cave Canem Foundation and her poem; The Painter. Diverse, innovative and multigenre, Opal Palmer Adisa is an exceptional talent, nurtured on canesap and the oceanic breeze of Jamaica. Charismatic and informed, Adisa’s concerns span the gamut from children to the environment, and as such there is hardly any topic that she has not written about either in poetry, prose or essay. An award-winning poet and prose writer Dr. Adisa has twelve titles to her credit, including the novel, It Begins With Tears (1997), proclaimed by Rick Ayers as one of the most motivational works for young adults. ---------------------------THE PAINTER (for lloyd walcott) he came into our home with furrowed brows seeking in his sister the parent he never had this man my uncle looking nothing like my mother no ready smile no burnt cork skin just a tentative artist who knew the smell of the kitchen the feel of a knife that unfolds a cabbage as well as acrylic brushes on canvas it wasn’t his desire to prepare food for the rich to savour or to take on a wife or sire sons & a daughter who might need his support all he really wanted was to paint the landscape so others might notice it sketch tubby women languishing under domesticity carve gods from wood and be an artist ---------------------------And in closing this month’s column I am thrilled to report we have a visiting poet who submitted a piece at our invitation and I will be presenting him next month. Anybody else out there brave enough…let us hear from you… contact us at m.diane.writeon@gmail. com or join us for our on-line writers group.

By Robert Snyder

2015 Duck Wranglers (L-R): Dick, Marsha, Sandy, Bev, Charmaine, Barbara, Tammy, Debby, Sarimar. Not pictured: Sydney and Marti. By Mike Bibb

Not exactly an aquatic version of the Kentucky Derby, nevertheless Rocky Point’s Great Rubber Ducky Charity Race of 2015 proved just as exciting. Well, maybe not as exciting as watching American Pharaoh win the Triple Crown, but to a rubber duck racing fan the exhilaration is every bit as intense - just at a little slower pace. American Pharaoh completed his sweep of America’s three premier horse races covering the final mile and a-half track in 2 minutes and 26 seconds at Belmont Park, NY. In contrast, Rocky Point’s 1st place duck paddled the 200 yards and eventually washed ashore on Sandy Beach registering a blistering 28 minutes and 43 seconds. Not certain if any records were broken, as such information is kept confidential by the Sandy Beach Rubber Duck Racing Association (SBRDRA). Under the watchful eyes of event coordinators Barbara Olszewski and Sandy Spain, with the assistance of several “Duck Wranglers,” the 1,500 little numbered ducks hit the water on Sunday morning, June 14, at 10:17 a.m. Duck betters could lay down $5.00 on a single duck or buy three chances for $10.00. A ganga of a deal. On race day, the weather was nearly perfect with a fast track - excellent conditions for a duck race. As the ducks were being staged for release from Capt. Adolfo Perez’s “About Time” fishing vessel, racing enthusiasts began to crowd the beach and adjoining areas. Even the balconies of nearby condos were filled to capacity with curious onlookers. Undoubtedly, off-track betting was intense, with Las Vegas odds on Duck #764 “Swifttoshore,” the leading contender, closely followed by Duck #1024 “Cortez Cutie.”

Keeping the ducks tightly grouped and heading toward shore, a team of specially trained kayak duck herders, or “wranglers” as they refer to themselves, made certain there were no stragglers, wayward drifting ducks or nefarious conduct which might give a duck an unfair advantage. A contestant discovered violating SBRDRA rules would be immediately suspended from the race and placed on a national no-swim registrar for a year. Fines vary from a few centavos to six or seven pesos, depending upon the severity of the violation. Two consecutive violations is an automatic life time ban from any Rubber Duck Racing Association sanctioned race. Anyone caught “doping” their duck is required to buy multiple rounds of Jose Cuervo, or beverage of choice, at a SBRDRA approved watering hole. Fortunately, the Sandy Beach contest was a clean race, with no alleged violations or complaints. All monies raised by SBRDRA was donated to Puerto Peñasco’s school kids through Adopt-a-Classroom, a nonprofit organization established by Mark and Barb Olszewski. Approximately 40 gifts and prizes were awarded this year’s winners.

Kayak wranglers herd the flotilla of rubber ducks toward shore as supporters and onlookers eagerly await the first few winners.

A child asked her mother, “How were people born?” So the mother said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to her father, asked him the same question and he told her, “We were monkeys, and then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to her mother and said, “That’s not what Dad said!” Her mother replied, “No, your dad was talking about his side of the family.”

Childbirth at 65 With all the new technology regarding fertility recently, a 65-year-old friend of mine was able to give birth...When she was discharged from the Hospital and went home, I went to visit. ‘May I see the new baby?’ I asked ‘Not yet,’ she said, ‘I’ll make coffee and we can chat for a while first.’ Thirty minutes had passed, and I asked, ‘May I see the new baby now?’ ‘No, not yet,’ she said. After another few minutes had elapsed, I asked again, ‘May I see the baby now?’ ‘No, not yet,’ replied my friend. Growing very Impatient, I asked, ‘Well, when can I see the baby?’ ‘WHEN HE CRIES!’ she told me. ‘WHEN HE CRIES?’ I demanded. ‘Why do I have to wait until he CRIES?’ ‘BECAUSE I FORGOT WHERE I PUT HIM, O.K.?!!’

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Fish Identification

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Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)

Body dark gray to black and has numerous fine teeth. This fish is fairly common to the north of the Midriff. They feed on Mackerel, Lobster, Tuna, Shark and large chunk baits and can grow to over 500 lbs. Giant Black Sea Bass prefer deep rocky bottoms. They are strong fighters and make excellent table fair.

By Vince Deadmond

It’s simply too hot, but if you start early enough, (pre daybreak) and get in the water you can get in a little fly fishing until around noon. With the summer heat you can catch some incredible numbers of fish, if you can avoid the heat rash, heat stroke, and other heat related problems. I bailed out during the worst of the summer heat, and did a fishing trip to northern Wisconsin. Temperatures were mild, the fishing was good, and being in the company of family and friends was great. My 3 year old grandson Bronson caught his first fish, then several more. I caught Bass, Pike, Crappie, and Blue Gill. While I was shutout of catching any Musky (again), I stopped by the 66th Annual Musky Fest in Hayward, Wisconsin. I enjoyed simple summer pleasures like brats on the grill, lightening bugs, A & W Root Beer floats, and I needed a long sleeved shirt to set around the evening camp fire. Our hot time of the year will end eventually, and you will need to plan your fall Puerto Peñasco trip. October and November are probably the best time of year to plan a fly fishing trip. The water and air temperatures are mild, you won’t need waders, and your basic gear needs are minimal. If you plan a fly fishing trip to Puerto Peñasco, you will need to plan carefully. No one sells fly fishing equipment in Rocky Point. Closest places to buy fly fishing gear would be in Phoenix or Tucson. My gear suggestions would include the following items: Six to eight weight fly rods, with several different line options. I would suggest a floating line, an intermediate sink line, and my real workhorse line is a 400 grain sinking line for my 8 weight rod. Your fly line is the most important part of your gear. You don’t need a premium reel, our inshore fish don’t make long fast runs.

The most basic fly choices are Clousers, Gotcha’s, and Poppers. Most of the time I am using the heavy sinking lines with

Gulf Grouper (Baya)

Clousers and Gotcha’s. These flies have barbell eyes on the bottom so the hook rides in an up position. You can fish these flies on the bottom without constantly hooking rocks and other debris. I will fish a tandem rig, two flies. A second fly tied onto the bend of the first hook, usually tied about 18 inches from the first fly. This allows more fish to see your fly and you can give them a different color and or pattern to like. This is a bit awkward to cast initially, but after a while it’s not bad. On windy days you may want to fish one fly only or risk hitting yourself in the back with an errant cast. A fun way to catch fish is when the Pompano are feeding over a rock pile. They are not always wanting to play, but when it happens it is a very exciting way to fish. Use your floating line and your popper. Make a long cast over the fish and strip your popper rapidly back. Generally this works best out of your inflatable pontoon boat. Sometimes the fish are in a feeding mode for several hours. You can wear your arms out from catching fish. Sounds like a fish story, but it’s true. Some favorite beaches to fish by wading would be Mirador Beach, it is in town. The first estuary Estero de Morua, is about 10 miles outside of town, off of Fremont. Then La Pinta the Second Estuary, is about 20 miles outside of town on Fremont or the road to Caborca. These roads are not marked well so you may need a friend to show you the way. With all of these beaches if you are going to fly fish I would recommend that you shuffle your feet while wading to avoid being stung by a sting ray. If you have access to an inflatable pontoon boat you should look at the tide chart and go with the flow. The tide changes about every six hours, so the tide should return you to the same spot if you don’t have wind issues. With the pontoon boat you can be wet and cool on a hot day by splashing yourself with water or taking a dip. Yes it is still hot, but more comfortable temperatures are on their way.

Vince Deadmond “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy” can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and 480 982 7461.

This Sea Bass is the most common large Grouper in the upper and central Gulf. They can grow to about 5ft. in length and weigh up to 200 lbs. In the summer these fish usually are found at depths below 100 ft., but in late fall they move to shallower reefs, then back to deep water in early summer. They prefer rocky bottoms with caves and crevices. They are veracious predators and strong fighters when hooked.

Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)

The body color is olive brown with dark irregular blotches on the sides. Unlike other Groupers it has a tagged tail fin. Groupers prefer deep waters and takes large baits and jigs. Very strong fighter, but dives into rocks. They can weigh up to 100 lbs., and make excellent eating.

Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase

Leopard or Golden Grouper (Sardinera) – This fish has two color phases; a golden phase which is uncommon and the spotted phase. The spotted phase has small reddish brown spots and a grayish brown black with white margins on the fins. They prefer shallow water and feed at dawn and dusk. Average weight is 5-25 lbs., but can grow up to 50 lbs. A good strong fighter that uses rocks to his advantage. Makes for great eating.

Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)

The body and fins are covered by reddish-brown spots. General coloration of the body is gray with dusky bars. The coloration looks very much like a Sand Bass, but this fish is much larger (up to 30 lbs.). This fish has rounded dorsal, anal and tail fins. They are found abundantly in rocky structures and will hit feathers, jigs and fresh dead baits. Good fighters and excellent eating.

Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)

This fish is found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. They are deep bodied, greenish-gold on their back with red on their lower sides and about 8 dark bars across the body. They average 3 -10 lbs., but can grow up to 30 lbs. Pargo are a good fighting fish that takes chunk baits fished on the bottom and are very good eating.

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

The body and fins are bright red with a pink to white belly. They prefer deep water around 250 ft. and fee mainly at night. The average weight is 2-5 lbs. but do get up to 15 lbs. Red Snapper takes baits fished near the bottom and yo-yo’d jigs. Excellent eating.

Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)

A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olivebrown with many black spots. The Spotted Sand

Bass frequents shallow to moderate depths over sand and rocky bottoms. Takes live bait, small lures and feathers. Makes good live bait for larger fish, also is very good eating. Averages 1-3 lbs.

Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)

A flat fish with both eyes on one side. Found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. Dark brown above with 8 -10 dark spots and a white underside. Prefers sandy bottoms. Takes drifted live or dead baits and small feathers. The mouth has a large single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. They average 3-5 lbs., but can get up to 25 lbs., and are excellent eating.

Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)

Found throughout the Sea of Cortez, both inshore and offshore. Body color ranges from brownish to a blueish gray. They are voracious feeders and will take almost any bait and most jigs. Cotchi are very strong fighters and an excellent eating fish. Average weight is 2 – 4 lbs., but can weigh more than 8 lbs. and grow to 2 ½ ft. in length.

Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)

This Shark is blueish gray on the back shading into a reddish brown on it’s sides. The Sharpnose has non-serrated teeth with a deep notch on one side. This shark is commonly caught out of Puerto Peñasco and is the most common requiem shark in the Gulf. Grow to 4ft. in length.

Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)

Deep olive to brownish gray with a white belly. Has a long upper tail lobe and a evenly scalloped head. This Shark is common throughout the Gulf and can reach up to 12 ft. in length.

Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez inshore in large schools. The Sierra body colors are dark blue on the back and silver on its sides with several rows of golden spots along the sides. An excellent game fish that hits jigs and live bait. These fish are a very good eating especially as ceviche. They are also used extensively for bait. The average weight is 1-5 lbs. but can reach 15 lbs. and 3 ft. long.

Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)

Pompano are common throughout the Gulf. They are usually taken from shore or in shallow water on shiny spoons and lures. The body of the Pompano is dark on top with bright silvery sides and black tips on the dorsal fins. An excellent eating fish that grows up to 20 inches and up to 5lbs.

Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez except in the far noth. Colors consist of a brassy yellow strip along its side and a blue/gray to olive above. Prefers live bait or jigs trolled or yo-yo’d. The fillets are best when marinated and then barbecued. Yellowtails gro to 5 ft. long and can weigh up to 80 lbs.

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A head and heart in the clouds By Cholla Charli

only had a grammar school education, but he learned to speak English very well,” Reyes said. “In 1937 Mr. Wayne came to Mexico to look for locations for movies. My father was the only taxi driver who spoke English so he was assigned to Mr. Wayne.” Wayne needed a landscape suitable for shooting western movies, so they went to Durango and made arrangements to buy a ranch there. During that scouting trip for locations, Mr. Wayne asked Carlos Sr., to take him to an authentic Mexican restaurant. They went to El Carlitos restaurant and Carlos Reyes Contreras and his father cantina. Carlos Reyes Bernal Reyes relayed the story his Many children wish upon stars, but father had told him, “As they when Carlos Reyes Contreras was 7 years were leaving, three drunks came old, riding his bicycle to the airport in out and pushed Mr. Wayne. He Mexico City to watch the planes take off didn’t do anything but my father and land, and dreaming of becoming a told them to back off. One of pilot, the star that would one day grant his them said, ‘Shut your mouth or I wish was his godfather, John Wayne. will kill you and the Gringo too.’ “My father was Mr. Wayne’s business He cocked his gun and went to manager in Mexico, that’s how he came to shoot but my father knocked the be my godfather,” Reyes explained. “I will rifle barrel out of the way and always call him Mr. Wayne – never John the bullet hit one of the other Wayne or the Duke,” he added. drunk men. My father grabbed Carlos Senior started as a taxi driver a chair and hit the other man and built a very successful career. He in the face. From that point on, bought a taxi from a hotel and started Mr. Wayne trusted my father because he providing the best customer service had saved his life.” possible for tourists. “My father recognized Carlos Sr, built up his taxi business to the importance of learning English. He include five cars with licensed, respected drivers. Because of his contacts with Mr. Wayne’s associates, he had an opportunity to go to Hollywood and work in the movie business. It was 1942 when Carlos was born. One month later, his mother died and his father sent him to live with his grandmother and aunts in Mexico, but John Wayne became a frequent visitor to Mexico and the Reyes family. He bought property in Durango, Monterrey and Acapulco, all in the name of Carlos Reyes Bernal because foreigners were not allowed to own property in Mexico at the time. On one of those trips, Mr. Wayne was asked to be Carlos Jr.’s godfather and he accepted, creating a lifetime friendship. “Every time he came to Mexico to do movies, I was with him,” Reyes said. “He showed me how to ski, ride horses, shoot guns, and I follow the

way he was to this day. He even wanted me to become an actor, but that wasn’t for me. I wanted to fly. “Every time I had a chance, I told Mr. Wayne I wanted to be a pilot. He told me, ‘Once you are of age, we’ll take care of that.’” Reyes finished high school in 1959, giving much time to learning English because it is the international language of aviation. When he told his father he now wanted to go to pilot school, both his father and grandmother said no. They told him to go to college and Mr. Wayne agreed. “He told me you aren’t of the age to fly commercially yet, so go to college for a year or two.” He completed his first year of college and agreed to do one more. After his second year, he told his father he was going to pilot school and again his father said no, so he turned to John Wayne for support.

“Mr. Wayne talked to my dad. That was the only time I heard them argue,” Reyes recalled. “Afterward I told Mr. Wayne I was going away from home. He told me to go to the Western Airlines office and ask for the manager, Mr. Enriques. He will give you a ticket from Mexico City to Los Angeles. My secretary will wait for you at the airport. You must take your passport with you.” He told his father he was leaving, took his passport from the family papers and packed. “I had one peso and 25 cents in my pocket. I took three buses to the airport. When I got there I had 25 cents. I asked for Mr. Enriques. He gave me my ticket, and took me to the airplane. Can you imagine my excitement when I got on that plane? “My first flight. I wanted to cry. I thought, God I want this, I need this. I cannot live without this. “Seated in first class, I was

Carlos Reyes Contreras holds a photo of himself, dressed for a scene in one of John Wayne’s western movies filmed in Mexico. looking into the cockpit until my neck hurt. I didn’t feel any (fear) on takeoff. I just couldn’t believe it. The three-hour flight seemed about two minutes. I enjoyed the landing very much. That was the first time I heard reverse thrusters and I thought, this is not normal,” Reyes said with a grin. The flight attendant took him to the first-class passengers lounge where Mr. Wayne’s secretary, Mary St. John met him. That day he met Michael, Toni, Melinda and Patrick, John Wayne’s first four children. For the next three years he would live with Wayne family members, attending pilot school in the San Fernando Valley. Michael and Patrick were driving him where he needed to go – out to the valley, to Mrs. Wayne’s house in Highland, to the offices in Hollywood. Con’t on Page 54

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Chill Out at with Icy Summer Drinks!

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, VP Education, AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco

Icy cold drinks, popsicles and ice cream are sure to please during these August and September hottest days of the year. Most of us are familiar with the Thrifty ice cream stores, but it seems that only locals are familiar with the Michoacana shops. We newcomers to Mexico are missing out on the very special tradition of fruity popsicles and icy cold aguas, sweetened infusions made from fruits, flowers, even nuts, locally prepared daily, and served in large cups with lots of ice… So refreshing! Often recognizable by their pink lettering, there are several Michoacana shops in different parts of Puerto Peñasco. The largest of the shops is in the downtown business district at the opposite end of the block from TelMex. I always figure that if there is a parking place in front of the Michoacana when I am downtown, then it is my happy destiny for the day to have an agua. The

people who work there are friendly, helpful, and more than willing to let you taste a drink before you buy, so don’t be shy about trying new flavors! There are two “drink shops” in Sonoita, one located on the right side of the road just past the bridge as you are heading south, and the other almost directly across the highway as you turn left from the Peñasco highway to head back to the USA. Those are good places to buy thirst quenchers for your trip, heading either north or south. While in Puerto Peñasco, you might want to try making your own agua de jamaica from dried hibiscus flowers, which can be bought in bulk at Super Ley in the produce department, at the fruit and vegetable market, or in packages at Sam’s Club and some pharmacies. Add 1 cup of packed hibiscus flowers to a gallon of room temperature water, and place in sun, leaving to steep until the water is colored rich ruby red. Remove the flowers from the water, strain to remove the plant residue (I use a coffee filter in a strainer for this), add sweetener to taste, and serve in tall glasses over ice. I’m told that besides being delicious, this brew has all the qualities of cranberry juice, is loaded with anti-oxidants, and is very healthy! You might even consider switching from beer to agua de jamaica, right? Silly me...still, it’s good - try it - I think you’ll like it!

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”

By Barb Mumaugh

It’s August and we are finally towards the end of the summer – days filled with the sun, beach, fireworks, cold drinks, ice cream and watermelon! We all have our favorite ways to get through the blazing heat and to stay cool and comfortable. We are lucky to have these “creature comforts” to help us survive these summer months! But this is also the time to think of those who are not so lucky – those creatures, big and small who depend on us for their own survival and well-being. Do you know that dogs sweat through their feet only? And that the hot concrete can heat up to 130 degrees, which can scald and burn dog’s pads right off their feet? Dogs can only cool off through water or cool ground to sit or lie on. Again, they are dependent on us to provide these most basic of “creature comforts” for them. So next time, you are relaxing on your beach chair, with a cold drink, please remember to make sure your pet has a cool spot to lie down and plenty of fresh water! Here at Barb’s Dog Rescue, we are doing our best to provide as many dogs as possible with a relief from the extreme summer heat and from a homeless life on the street. Recently, we have had several litters of puppies come to us that were found severely dehydrated, weak and hungry. We have nursed them all slowly back to health with bottle-feeding, trips to the vet, patience, love and care. Please come visit our little rescued pups on your next trip to Rocky Point. They had a rough start but they are ready for a second chance at a wonderful home and happy life.

We have rescued hundreds of dogs this year already and we have been able to adopt out many of these pups so that they are able to live the life they deserve. We are fortunate to be working with some great partner rescues in Phoenix, Arizona and recently even with a group in Canada. These rescue organizations have helped us place dogs and puppies in homes in the United States and beyond. We also hope that you will spread the word about Barb’s Dog Rescue to your friends and family so that when they are thinking of adopting a new member of the family, they will consider saving the life of a wonderful Mexico pup. At any given time, we have over 100 dogs and puppies up for adoption – and they would all love to meet you so we do hope you will come by! We would not be able to help any of these dogs without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116 Lukeville 85341 or at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

Please visit us online http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website www.BarbsDogRescueRP.com Barb’s Mexico cell # (638) 114-1659 or her US # (602) 774-1578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. We can pick up donations in the US and Puerto Peñasco.

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to Mr Wayne, I became a pilot.” To which his father said, “You should have told me.” Reyes replied, “No you didn’t want me to be a pilot,” but he could see the pride in his father’s face and felt good to have him know.

“One Monday, Michael drove me to Mrs. Wayne’s house. Outside was a 1965 red convertible Mustang. I thought to myself, ‘Someday I will have one of those.’ Then Mr. Wayne said, ‘That’s for you.’ I didn’t even know how to drive.” Wayne made it clear, however that “nothing is for free. You are going to pay me for everything you do here. You are going to be in charge of my fan mail; oh, and also Kirk Douglas’s and Fred MacMurray’s fan mail.” Beginning then, he would pick up the mail and with Mary St. John sign pictures and reply to mail. Each week he received his paycheck for that work and an allowance from Mr. Wayne. “I never spent a penny of my allowance, I just put it away,” Reyes said. Wayne had told him that he was expected to get good grades and to not be lazy – he listened. He took his first solo flight after six hours and earned fixed-wing, and helicopter certifications, multi-engine and instrument ratings and finished at Seven-year-old Carlos with his godfather the top of his class. John Wayne. In 1965, on the day of his graduation, Wayne was filming “In Harm’s Way.” Reyes’ father knew where Reyes flew for a Carlos was but didn’t know that he was commercial airline for 23 years and going to flight school, so Reyes was alone became a simulator instructor for the at the ceremony. The names were read for Airbus and Boeing 777. He flew fixedall the graduates, but not Reyes. wing aircraft and helicopters for private “I thought something was very wrong,” companies as well. Though he is still Reyes said. “After he read all the names, recruited as a simulator instructor, he said the director of the school presented a he thinks he’ll retire and spend more time special award to an instructor who was with his family. retiring after 50 years of service and to He and his beautiful wife Julieta have the school’s first female instructor. Then three grown daughters, Karla in Denmark he said, ‘The last award is for a Mexican who works as a customer service manager, national who is the best student we have Gabriela who is in online marketing, ever had – the first to fly solo with only six graphic design and is a certified English hours’ flying time.’ teacher, and Julie who is an English and “But no one was there to hear it. My third grade teacher at the Puerto Peñasco family was not there. I was disappointed, Montessori School. I wanted to cry, when suddenly I heard He also has two grandsons, Maximo Mexican Music – mariachis,” Reyes said, and Carlos Alfonso Valezqeuz, the sons of wiping a tear from his eye. Julie and Alfonso Valezquez, owner of the “Mr. Wayne brought mariachis to my Healthy Kitchen restaurant in Peñasco. graduation. They gave the wings to Mr. Always a part of the Wayne family, Wayne and he put them on me and they Reyes was with them in 2007 when John repeated what they had said earlier. More Wayne lost his battle with cancer. important than the wings was having him hear what they had said about me.” “After my graduation from Wayne had stopped shooting the flight school, I gave Mr. Wayne movie to be there that day, but had to get back on location. “Before he left he said, all of the allowance payments ‘Promise me that you will keep flying, he had given me over the years. stay the way you are now, remember you He couldn’t believe it. I said, always have a friend and you are part of ‘You told me nothing is free.’ He my family.’” took it and when he died, it was About a year later, Reyes was asked to fly to Phoenix to pick up some of Mr. returned to me through his will.” Wayne’s associates and take them to Los Angeles. When the company pilot took Though Captain Carlos Reyes a break from the cockpit, one of the Contreras had help from a star, it was his passengers came up to the left-hand chair and sat down. When they looked at each own “true grit” and focus on his goal, that turned his dream into his reality – a life other, both were shocked. Carlos Sr., looked at his son and said, soaring in the clouds and a true hero to “What the hell?” Reyes answered, “Thanks thank.

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Sandy Beach Medical Center Offers Full Medical Service in an Affordable Annual Membership By Joe Houchin

At the age of seven, when most kids’ loftiest dreams are about how high they can climb or how fast they can run, the young future Doctor Jesús González-Gaytán, declared to his mother that when he grew up he was going to be a doctor and cure cancer. When he was four years old his family relocated to Del Rio, Texas from Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico just across the border. His goal to be a doctor and cure cancer grew into a passion to study illnesses of all types until he graduated from Del Rio High School. Jesús went straight into medical studies in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico where he met Myriam, a fellow medical student who became his wife. During their three years studying in Monterrey they were blessed with three baby girls, including a set of twins. Myriam, a naturally faithful and devoted wife, opted to trade her medical career to become a full time mom so the family could accompany Jesús throughout his studies which took them as far away as Barcelona, Spain. He finished his studies in Puebla, earning a Diploma in Internal Medicine and Obstetrics along with his License to practice medicine. During this time he and Myriam welcomed their fourth child, this time a boy.

The required internships afterward took them to Hermosillo and Zaragoza over a two year period. The Doctor even received a government scholarship to practice plastic surgery in Argentina, which he turned down in favor of taking the renowned U.S. Medical Residency test, which had the reputation of passing only 10% of the 20,000 applicants who take the test each year. He passed with honors and began post graduate residency at Texas Tech University Medical School that required intensive service in the four areas of Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Emergency Room care. Jesús was recognized and accepted to the final three years of residency in Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Medical. In 1986 he took the FLEX exam in Santa Fe, New Mexico and received his full License to Practice as a

Medical Doctor. Doctor Jesús González followed his passion to care for others over the next 17 years in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico where he built a historic relationship with over 4,000 patients in the small but iconic town out of a total population of only 8,000 men, women and children, one 35 bed hospital and eight other doctors, who, between them, handled the remaining 4,000 residents. During that time the Doctor was appointed as Medical Director of nearly every health facility in Truth or Consequences, including the 120 patient nursing home, the Amber Care Home Health Organization and the Hospice Center. He was ER Director of the local hospital and Director of EMS for the city.

All this while Dr. González performed the full gamut of medical care for his patients; delivering over 150 babies and assisting with hundreds of surgeries and emergency cases. He developed in-depth knowledge and skills in identifying a vast array of cancers and other diseases. As satisfying as all these challenges were, 17 years of small town politics finally became a distraction the Doctor and his family found harder and harder to deal with. At the urging of his loyal wife, Myriam, Doctor González chose to return to his country of birth, where his vast skills could be of benefit where they were needed the most. He accepted the position of Medical Director of the large chain of AmeriMed Hospitals in Mexico and, in 2006 he and Myriam came to Puerto Peñasco and set up their own practice to treat the Mexican and American residents of this small but growing seaside community. He specialized in state-of-the-art cancer treatments for several years with remarkable success, but the most successful methods were receiving mixed responses at the federal level of both the U.S. and Mexico, making consistent treatment next to impossible and very expensive. Dr. González’ childhood dreams had been realized in many ways and in 2010 he determined that the next phase of his career was at the threshold. That was to create

a much needed full service emergency medical care facility to serve everyone at any level of medical need. While he emphasized that he was available for anyone, he found that the American and Canadian expats and visitors were in need of a fully bilingual doctor with the expertise that could only be gained over many years in the U.S. environment.

Dr. González then began working toward developing an all-inclusive medical care plan that would be affordable for everyone. He perfected this concept over the next four years which included creative attempts to import Doctors, to reuniting with AmeriMed to build a hospital at his Sandy Beach facility. The persistence and perseverance of the determined Dr. González, powered by his boyhood dream and the total support of his wife, Myriam, has resulted in the creation of a perfected plan that will allow every resident and frequent visitor in Puerto Peñasco to have full medical care for one affordable annual cost. This program is the Sandy Beach Medical Services Membership where members can have such things as unlimited visits to the clinic whether in an emergency or for routine diagnoses of what is ailing them. It also covers the otherwise expensive emergency ambulance transportation to the border. Sandy Beach Medical Services Membership English and Spanish spoken TO BECOME A MEMBER OR WITH QUESTIONS, CONTACT: RON & JUDY RIDGWAY E-mail: ridgway@bigfoot.com Mail: P.O. Box 186, Lukeville, AZ 85341-0186 U.S. Phone: (602) 539-0017; Mexico Phone’s: (638) 382-5194 land; (638) 107-7162 & 7163 Cells OR JESUS GONZALEZ-GAYTAN E-mail: sbmedcenter1@yahoo.com.mx Mexico Office Phone: 388-7676 Mexico Cell Phone: (638) 110-7898 The great news is that the Sandy Beach Medical Services Membership program is now available! And it is made available through the many years of persistent study by Dr. Jesus González-Gaytán, an internist of unequaled professional ethics and medical skills whose sole intent is to provide affordable and available health services to the community of Puerto Peñasco. He has finally reached that goal with this program. A full one year membership has been carefully priced at $850 US Dollars for individuals, $1350 annually for couples living in the same household and just $1,650 US dollars for a full family including children living in the same household up to 18 years of

age. This upfront payment is a major money saver and includes the IVA tax. We will accept U.S. checks. Should you need payment help with your membership, in most circumstances we may offer payment plans. It is simple to now have the security of knowing you have a doctor who knows you and cares about your individual welfare. A medical center that you can make an appointment to visit as often as you wish for what is ailing you, or to learn more about your condition. You are family! Won’t you join us? TO BECOME A MEMBER OR WITH QUESTIONS, CONTACT: RON & JUDY RIDGWAY E-mail: ridgway@bigfoot.com Mail: P.O. Box 186, Lukeville, AZ 85341-0186 U.S. Phone: (602) 539-0017; Mexico Phone’s: (638) 382-5194 land; (638) 107-7162 & 7163 Cells OR JESUS GONZALEZ-GAYTAN E-mail: sbmedcenter1@yahoo.com.mx Mexico Office Phone: 388-7676 Mexico Cell Phone: (638) 110-7898

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By Walter Malchow

For the month of August I am giving you 2 Recipes which are quickly prepared and easy to digest, especially for the hot time of the year.

Fish Crispy INGREDIENTS

Pasta with Chicken and Gorgonzola INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings 300 g frozen creamed spinach 300 g chicken breast fillet 150 g Gorgonzola 2 tablespoons oil Salt, Pepper Sweet paprika 200g Tagliatelle Nutmeg

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Per serving 957 kcal 67 g protein 40 g fat Chicken breast fillet 75 g carbohydrates

PREPARATION

For 2 Portions 400g salmon fillet 5 tablespoons flour 5 Tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 Egg, beaten 1 thyme 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (organic) 2 tablespoons milk 2 small pieces clarified butter 4 organic lemon wedges

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION Per serving 553 kcal 46 g protein 28 g fat 27 g carbohydrates

PREPARATION

1. 400 g Salmon Filet dried with paper towels and cut into 4 equal pieces. 5 tablespoons of flour, 5 TABLESPOONS breadcrumbs and 1 egg, beaten. 2. Strip the leaves from 1 small bunch of thyme and finely chop. Mix 1 tsp grated peel and 2 tablespoons milk into the egg,with salt and pepper. Then whisk with a fork.

1. Defrost 300 g frozen cream spinach. 300 g Chicken breast filet cut into thin slices. 150g Gorgonzola crumble.

3. Roll the fish pieces in the flour, tap the excess flour. Then place into the egg mixture then in the breadcrumbs. Here Lightly press the crumbs.

2. Heat 2 tbsp oil. Fry chicken for 4-5 min. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and a little sweet paprika, then remove it from the pan. Place spinach in pan drippings and slowly heat over low heat. Meanwhile, 200 g tagliatelle cooking in plenty of boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain the pasta, taking care to collect 150 ml of boiling water. To the boiling water add 100 g Gorgonzola

4. Heat 2 heaped tablespoons clarified butter in a pan and fry the fish pieces around until golden brown over medium heat. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with 2-4 organic lemon wedges. German Brats Authentic German Sausages (638) 110-4970

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DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

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JEWELERS

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CONDO FOR RENT – 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1)

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Hi Sandy, so many visitors rent Quads & Rhinos & other fun vehicles here. Our visitors went to rent quads but decided on Rhinos because they were safer. On their way back to the cabin, they noticed one wheel was turned out (not straight) & undrivable) Very dangerous situation! So they took the operable Rhino back to the rental place & told them to come & tow their defective vehicle. They came to the cabin followed by the owner & the police. The owner denied any culpability and, to stay out of jail, they had to come up with almost $500 in order to end the situation. It was ugly. Just a warning: Look under the hood , look at the shocks look for signs of a rollover very carefully before you rent a vehicle down here. It could have been worse. Someone could have been badly injured. Thanks for the heads-up! This applies to renting a vehicle anywhere, in any country...Check it our thoroughly before driving away. I know, most times we are just anxious to get going...BUT... check it out anyway!! This could be something that the government should know about the municipal government gives out business licenses. The rental industry should have standard rules and regulations. Posted signage in English and in Spanish on site and a clear Contract in English and Spanish. It is your LIFE you are risking. File a complaint with the PROFECO. TAKE PICTURES of your vehicle before you get on and after. Get referrals to HONEST companies and only use them. The power of social media is to be used to better this planet. Mercy Duenas Thanks, Mercy...excellent advice for anybody renting ANY equipment, ANYWHERE! Thanks for the info. My son rolled a rental ATV last year. (His fault--he took a jump without knowing the sand on the other side was very soft). We had to pay the company ~$100 for damage and a $50 fine to the police for “reckless driving”. I sure hope they fixed the damage, not just pocketed the $100. I guess you must treat it like a rental car--check it over for dents/damage before you drive away. Sonoran Sun 801 East Yes, wherever you rent a bike, Jet ski, Rhino, etc...check it out before you drive away because you don’t want to be responsible for damage that YOU DIDN’T DO! Can you tell us more about this. If you don’t speak Spanish is it still worthwhile to visit? I don’t believe it is set up for bilingual visitors. Brian Tobin Hi, yes, most of the information is also available in English and they have English Speaking staff.

Enclosed is a check for a refill of RPTimes. We will be back at end of September for our 11th year “Aint Skeered” to drive to Peñasco. I drive in OKC where we have tornadoes and drive-by shootings so driving in Mexico is easy! We always bring a case of flea/tick spray to Nancy at Animal Rescue in town, and one to Barb at Barb’s Dog Rescue north of town. See y’all. Pam & Fred Smothermon Edmond, OK I take a plastic grocery sack nearly every time I beach walk, which is pretty close to every day. It’s almost always full by the time our walk is done. Nicole Borgstahl Wiese Good for you!...BUT so sad that it comes back FULL! …and when you walk the beaches take some extra garbage bags and pick up all the stuff left behind. Every little bit helps. Barbara Bahrenburg Rock Yes, everyone needs to take their trash with them when they leave the beach! Thanks for looking into this! Personally, and this is just a girl thing, I know I’m ‘home’ when I throw my toilet tissue paper in the basket provided. My face lights up in bliss and I’m ecstatic! Karen Goodridge Hola Karen, yes, I can see where it would be confusing, but really don’t think it’s worth an entire article (but I’ll think about it). You know that years ago, in “The Old Days”, we didn’t have sewer. We all had septic tanks, and you don’t want your tank filled up with paper. Now that almost the entire city is ‘sewered’ paper can be flushed, but if you see a sign in a baño which asks you to place the paper in the trash, please do just that. Dear S. O’Hare, please subscribe me to the Rocky Point Times Newspaper, using the below information. Thank you. Steve Birmingham Yorba Linda, CA What actual paperwork is needed to bring our dogs across the border? We have been many times but they are starting to ask and want to ensure we can cross. Thanks Beth Nurse Magnuson You need the health certificate from your veterinarian, and just take a couple of photos of your dogs to keep with the papers. Thank you for bringing us all the awesomeness that is Rocky Point. Michael Schilling Thank YOU! for being a friend of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper!

“Ohhh - I will definitely do just THAT - did not know it was a menu item...but they are pretty good about doing whatever anyone wants. I like their cheese stuffed bacon wrapped shrimp, too and it is not on the menu. Barbara Bahrenburg Rock Colin’s Cantina is fabulous! The bacon wrapped, cream cheese, jalapeno stuffed shrimp was one of our selections. DELISH!! Thank you so much for the wonderful El Golfo adventure. Loved the journey and all of the great people. FYI There has been a recall on Fireball, no kidding! Suzie Forward You are so welcome. Thank you for joining us. As my husband, Tom, always said, “It’s the people that make the Run fun! Little chunk of heaven. We started our stays at Playa Bonita when only one tower was finished. It was THE skyscraper on the beach. Frank Escobar Tom and I also, when there was one tower...1990!! SandyO We enjoyed our meal here very much! Janie Keogh Tuft Yes, our lunch at the Point in Old Port was delish for all 5 of us. Thank You for displaying this months photos of mine in color, xoxox I think it makes the entire newspaper look sharp - I am planning on a Red Cardinal for December since Christmas colors of red are hard to come by in the desert and another color spread will look very nice. Steve Franklin Yes, the color in your article is a hit!! I hope we can continue with it. It is obvious that the municipality of Puerto Peñasco could care less about anyone leaving their trap and going inland towards Caborca, Hermosillo or any other destination more that 60 miles from the USA Border. This is shameful behavior and if they don’t care the State of Sonora should step in and help. Hundreds of thousands of $ [millions of $Pesos] are spent on the “new Coastal Highway” but to get to it one must blow out tires and destroy one’s auto suspension. Absolutely Horrid. Milo Mccowan We know, Milo. When Tom and I came to Peñasco, in 1990, there was NO ROAD from Rocky Point to Caborca. We had to go back up to Caborca, and head down Hwy 02, and that road

was always good. The city of Puerto Peñasco has began to fix the road from Peñasco to Caborca. We have been dry camping on the beach since the 21st of October... great weather here in RP!!!! Only 4 days left of our fabulous vacation...love Mexico!!! Barbara Ernst Dear Editor, Police in Mexico are known for stopping drivers and stating a high fine that is due for traffic violations. Many (most?) will suggest a cash fine of less, on the spot. While I have driven in Mexico for 40 years without being stopped by a police officer, these facts appear in newspapers all over Mexico. DO NOT PAY the officer who stops you. It is illegal for you to pay him; and for him to accept the pay. It also gives officers the incentive to commit this illegal act again and again. Prior to giving your driver’s license to the police officer, take a photo of the license with your smart phone. Take a photo of the officer at the same time. This action puts the officer on notice that you intend to handle the matter lawfully. If the officer will not tell you where the station is and will not take you, note the time you were stopped and proceed to ask another officer (they are everywhere in most Mexico towns) as you proceed to the station. Each time a police officer is paid cash by a driver for a traffic stop, that adds to the incentive that officer (and others) will continue to handle these illegal under-the table bribes (by the driver). It’s like donating to street beggars of all sorts. Giving street beggars money, gives them (and others) the incentive to do more street begging. Living in Alaska for 40 years, I’ve seen the street beggars increase at the corners where drivers hand them cash. As in Rocky Point, Anchorage has tremendous free feeding programs for homeless people. Those who follow my writing know that each trip I make to Mexico, I do volunteer work and make donations to worthy organizations. I encourage everyone wanting to stop the streetside bribes to consider the above suggestions. I encourage everyone wanting to make a donation to worthy Mexican causes to read the Rocky Point Times. One simple, super easy volunteer activity and/or donation need is the Two Fish free public lunch Monday to Friday on Blvd Kino (turn east close to the railroad tracks off Benito Juarez Blvd.) They need help daily from 11am to 2pm. Linda J. Sharp, M.Ed., AZ Real Estate Broker

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 4

29. Mississippi, to Louisiana 31. Jeansmaker Strauss 32. Viking Ericson 33. Charity 35. Resembling 40. Biol., e.g. 43. Designer Mizrahi 45. Greek letter 46. Kitty 47. __ spumante 48. Within shouting distance 49. Joke 52. AFL’s partner 53. Parlor and study e.g. (abbr.) 55. Metal container 56. Not new 57. Negative vote

Moon phase

Date

Time

January

Last quarter

August 6, 2015

07:05:31 PM

February

New moon

August 14, 2015

07:54:47 AM

March

First quarter

August 22, 2015

12:32:12 PM

April

Full moon

August 29, 2015

11:37:44 AM

May

Last quarter

September 5, 2015 02:56:58 AM

June

New moon

September 12, 2015 11:42:30 PM

July

2 & 31

S T U D E R N E C U T S MO I R R P I F E S A L S E R Y B N T I R E C O L L A T E R S K O L D A R A C T O L L D E F A I S S E H S R I O T A R C S

Full Moon Dates

2015

I N K I E E R R A T E OG A DD E E

C O L D F E E T

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DOWN 1. Yuletide drink 2. Portugal’s cont. 3. Fighter pilot 4. Poultry seasoning 5. Chef’s smidgen 6. House wing 7. __ culpa 8. Eight musicians 9. Wander the countryside 10. Chancy 11. Loving caresses 19. Word in RPM 21. Mild 22. Copied an action 23. Bequeath 24. Fisherman’s need 25. Gold measurement 26. Military force

T S WE ON

C A ON G A

CROSSWORD JULY

ACROSS 1. Uncluttered 5. Audition tape 9. Sleepy Van Winkle 12. Pained shout 13. Guinness of films 14. Two __kind (2 wds.) 15. Actress Jennifer 16. Wood strip 17. Sternward 18. Speedometer letters 20. TV awards 22. Coincide 25. “Kiss Me, __” 27. Bakery offering 28. __ admiral 30. Jazz’s Fitzgerald 34. Stuntman Knievel 36. Elbow’s locale 37. __over (capzise) 38. Pastrami parlor 39. Utters 41. Vigor’s partner 42. Entertainer Eartha 44. Hairdos, informally 46. Sections of glass 49. Actor Carrey 50. Function 51. Land measure 54. Harrow’s rival 58. Train stop (abbr.) 59. Purposes 60. River of Arizona 61. Military address 62. Charge 63. Actor Griffith

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S K I S

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D U P E

O L L A

S E E R

Month/Year

First quarter September 21, 2015 02:00:08 AM

August

Full moon

September

Last quarter

October 4, 2015

02:08:13 PM

October

New moon

October 12, 2015

05:06:39 PM

November

First quarter

October 20, 2015

01:32:13 PM

December

Full moon

October 27, 2015

05:05:59 AM

September 27, 2015 07:52:06 PM

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

Born in Colon, Panama and lived in Venezuela before moving to the U.S. at the age of 11, returning to Venezuela for the summers. Educated in California, High Scool in Burbank and College in Santa Barbara. Retired from City of Scottsdale after 23 years of service and 10 years service before that in Cypress, California. In both cities was involved in financial services and the environment. I am a widow with two married sons and two grandchildren. I purchased my home in Playa Encanto in 1986 and moved to Mexico full time after retiring in 2002.

I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.

Gretchen Ellinger

Bob Snyder, 60.

Considers herself blessed with the privilege of living and working Cholla Bay, which she thinks is one of the most inviting areas of Puerto Peñasco. After years of visiting Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen purchased a fishing shack by the water in Cholla Bay. The idea was to fix it up for weekends and vacations, and perhaps operate a bed and breakfast after retirement. After rebuilding, and a big curve in life’s road, Gretchen retired and started a new life in Cholla Bay. Over 7 years’ experience in real estate in Puerto Peñasco has earned Gretchen the respect of the real estate community, where it is known that she can be depended upon and trusted. Her numerous clients have come to depend on her for exemplary customer service, and expert advice in the fields of Cholla Bay real estate and retirement south of the border. Gretchen is Vice President of Education for AMPI (the Mexican association of real estate agents), and coordinates the annual clean-up of Cholla’s estuary by U of A students. That bed and breakfast dream? After over 7 years in operation, Casa Monica Cholla Bay B&B has many devoted visitors who would not stay anywhere else!

Rosarie Salerno

Has been a contributing writer, for the Rocky Point Times, since 2006. Rosarie has lived in Rocky Point for over 10 years. She has been a full time real estate professional in Rocky Point since she arrived and has been a licensed real estate agent in Arizona since 1986. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1972. Rosarie studied Accounting in N.Y.C., Fashion Designing as well as Video and Film Production in Tucson. Not only did she sell real estate in Tucson, but had a small income tax preparation service for almost 20 years. Rosarie is highly analytical in her work. She has an inquisitive mind.

Mike Bibb

Contributing writer, Mike Bibb from Safford, Arizona, is a recovering paranoid-schizophrenic with several bipolar disorders. As long as he remains under constant medication, the public is generally not at risk. However, he has been known to lapse into bouts of uncontrollable thirst which can only be sedated with multiple servings of iced Indios, Dox Equis or some similar tonic. There is no picture of him available at this time due to national security reasons should his face be seen in public.

Vince Deadmond

Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is coowner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.

Born in Boston, Nancy settled in Phoenix, Arizona, where she has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Nancy received her Masters degree from Northern Arizona University. Her computer career included Xerox and Control Data. She represented wineries in Europe working out of Libourne, France connecting wineries in Europe to the suppliers in the USA. Ten years ago, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions events.

Cap’n Greg

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.

Escaped Iowa’s snow for Arizona’s sun in 1989, and immediately jumped the border to sample the culture and cerveza of Mexico. A US Navy veteran, his love for the ocean drew him to Rocky Point, which he has enjoyed immensely. Although he offers salty advice to Sea of Cortez visitors, the Cap’n also frequents the Northwest Ontario Bush, and has been writing a “North With Doc” humor column for In-Fisherman magazine for more than 20 years. Cap’n Greg, his wife Sandy, and their silky/pom pup Jezebel live in Green Valley.

Rob Baylor

Rob was born and lived for 60 years in Missoula, Mt. He retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service technician. Rob served two tours in Viet Nam in the 60’s and is very involved in the American Legion. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife, and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.

Lannette Phipps

My Bio…hmmm. Should I start at the age of 10 when I was kidnapped from Southern California and brought to Lake Havasu City to work in a factory mill (aka our home) stuffing independent phone books into plastic bags and then having to deliver said phonebooks doorto-door in temp’s well over 120-degrees from the back of a metal truck bed? Obviously there were no child labor laws back then and my kidnappers – aka Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. (This was before everyone who owned a PaintShop program thought they were designers – YES, I am talking about you!). We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. If you don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did. I could fill years of newspapers talking about the city and printers and escapades and stuff you really shouldn’t know about, but this is just a short bio. I have always wanted to be a writer of some sort so now I guess I am though my years have made me think I am a much better editor. I guess we can all be the judge of that when my first book is published…or not.

Anita Kaltenbaugh

Originally from Western Pennsylvania, lived and worked in Rocky Point for two years. Waking up and walking the beach everyday was a dream come true. Anita and her husband love to travel and explore new and different places all over the world, but her heart still remains in Puerto Peñasco. Anita Kaltenbaugh is the Mexico travel examiner at examiner.com and author of the book “Travel SecretsInsider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Kindle, NOOK and Amazon.com.

Nancy Phelan

Mark Paliscak Marco Paliscak grew up on the East Coast and loved spending his summers at the Jersey Shore, enjoying the beach to the fullest. After graduating college, he moved to southern California and went on to get his Masters in Business Administration at the University of California, Irvine. Marco lived in Huntington Beach and Balboa Island for 13 years. He then relocated to Napa and lived in the wine country for a year. Missing the beach, he decided to move back to the beach to Santa Cruz, California. A great job offer took him south to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he lives today. Marco purchased his condo on Sandy Beach 9 years ago, and lives part-time at Bella Sirena and at home in Scottsdale with his family. “My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer...from deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach…I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing!” If you have an interesting story about Rocky Point whether it is your place of employment, an upcoming event, a past event, an old or funny story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. You may be featured in the next…MARCO Y AMIGOS!

Steve Franklin

in Old Town near Mercedes.

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria

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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

Summer is definitely upon us, but aren’t we fortunate to have our beautiful ocean to cool us down. It’s tough living in paradise. Quick dips in the ocean, a refreshing margarita and off shopping on Rodeo Drive, what more could you ask for??

Just because it is paradise for some doesn’t mean Peñasco is without needs. Recognizing those needs and giving back to the community that has done so much to support us over the years is part of who we are. This month I thought it might be good to make you more aware of some of the unusual things we have to offer at Su Casa as part of that philosophy.

Colorful piñatas have hung from our ceilings almost since the day we opened. The challenged young people in Peñasco make them and, as this is their only source of income, we give back 100% of the sales to them. The smaller piñatas sell for just five dollars and you can order special colors combinations [and shapes and sizes?] for your special event. We also offer items made by prisoners that are part of the prison ministry of one of the local churches. To say the prison is “no frills” is an understatement. As you know, in Mexico, when accused of a crime you are guilty unless you can prove your innocence. The jail is located north of town and is a harsh environment. Many of these prisoners were the major breadwinner for their families and left wives and children w i t h o u t resources.

Prisoners make charming purses out of gum and candy wrappers that are colorful and unique. These cleverly designed clutches come in a variety of sizes from a small purse for a toddler, change purses and full size purses for women. They have been well received by our customers and make great little gift. Not to forget the guys, there are also leather wallets. You won’t want to miss the beaded alligator key chains, bracelets and wood items either. Money received for these sales go to prisoners’ families on the outside.

Shopping Rodeo Drive is always a treat. You can find unique, handcrafted items all up and down the street. Great prices, outstanding selection. The best prices in town and friendly vendors. What more could you ask for.

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