Rocky Point Times February 2014 by Rocky Point Services

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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! 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 500 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

As my Dad, Tom O’Hare would always say in his Editorials…”Just Another Day in Paradise”. We have had an incredibly wonderful winter thus far. When my brother, Robert, who lives in Wisconsin, was texting me a week or so ago that they were suffering through -28 degree weather (with wind chill as if that matters), I was sending him photos of sunny Rocky Point in the low 70s. The days are just awesome when the weather is so nice – it’s hard to stay indoors. The weather is perfect for whale watching trips or kickin’ it by the pool, strolling through Old Port, walking the beaches, shopping and enjoying all of the outdoor patios on the Malecon and around town. We are so fortunate to be able to live in Rocky Point. My Mother, Sandy loves this great weather too but she also likes winter clothes so, lucky for her, the Rocky Point Times Office is like an igloo so she can wear her coats, and sweaters and boots.

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 Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Linda Sharp, Rob Baylor, Bruce Baldwin, Joe Houchin, Miguel Tapia, Dr. Sidhartha Hindú ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative 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.

While you’re out and about be sure to take the Rocky Point Times with you to help navigate the town with all of the road construction going on. As is life in Rocky Point, the detour signs are either way too confusing or non-existent so you might get to see a lot more of the town, as I have, trying to navigate around the paving. Here is what’s going on now: • Calle 13 (Miguel Hidalgo), the street to our office is not open at the main Blvd Benito Juarez because some sort of monument/ statue is being constructed of block, concrete and smooth rock work (see photo). It’s pretty big but we don’t know what it will be or when it will be finished. So, for the time being to get to Calle 13 heading south on the main Blvd Benito Juarez going south we must pass Calle 13, cross the railroad (after you STOP), go past Cosmos and Pane e Vino to Calle 11 where the Pemex and Circle K corner is and turn right and then another right on to Luis Encinas which will take you to Calle 13. Now, just today the end of Calle 13 is torn up completely, and totally blocked to traffic trying to get in and out of the Marina Plaza, and Peñasco del Sol Hotel areas. All I can say is they better get that cleared up and open soon. • Calle 12 is the street south of Calle 13 and is now reconstructed and has many parking spaces (we don’t know why) and many (I stopped counting at 50) new beautiful palm trees. • One half of Samuel Ocaña is closed at the north end of town. If you are coming in and heading straight to the resorts on Sandy Beach, you can still turn right on Samuel Ocaña and watch the on-coming traffic for a few locks, but it’s

easiest to turn toward the Laguna Shores/ Laguna del Mar exit at the intersection north of town (we call this the Ranch Road). Once you have made the slight right keep going for about 4km, cross the railroad tracks, turn left onto the connecting road that winds around to the resorts. Be careful because some trucks that are transporting boulders for the new cruise ship breakwater are traveling that road as well (see photos). Or, if you prefer to take Samuel Ocaña, you will be using only ½ of the road and you will have on-coming traffic to watch for during the first few blocks. Rocky Point’s HOME PORT was dedicated with a ceremony just before we went to print so we did get some photos of the Governor’s visit, and some photos of the plans. Some pretty cool stuff happening here in Puerto Peñasco (see photos). • The main Blvd Benito Juarez is closed for re-construction from just south of Sam’s Club all the way down to Calle 26 (No. Reeleccion) where the Stadium is so if you are coming into town and want to go let’s say, to Giuseppi’s (now with Italian Nights on Friday and Saturday) on Fremont or Las Conchas, it’s best to just go left onto the wide Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez (Samuel Ocaña going the other way) where Auto Zone is and reach Fremont from the north end of town. • Many other streets are having “minimakeovers” and getting their potholes filled so be careful of cars swerving left and right to avoid the holes not yet repaired. Also be very careful driving at dusk around schools as the students get out of classed around 6:00 PM now and will walk right in front of your vehicle crosswalk or not. Last night leaving the office about 6:15 PM there were groups of teenagers running across the boulevard dodging between the cars and they all were very, very difficult to see. • I’m sure by the time the paper hits the streets there will be another list of street closures and detours,so watch our Facebook Page for updates. Hard to believe it is our 22nd year for the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Where does the time go? So much has changed from our first editions. I think we should publish some photos of the good ole days. We all can honestly say we’ve had a ton of fun in Rocky Point and plan to have a heck of a lot more. Stop by and say hi to Sandy who is in the office most of the time, and still trying to lure me from the beach to sit in the cold office. Hah! When she’s not in the office she’s out scouting new restaurants, taco stands, and hot dog carts. Next month she promised to report on Giuseppi’s Italian Nights (Fri & Sat) on Blvd Fremont, Campechana (seafood cocktail) from Don TEMO in Old Port across from the new Coffee Shop with freshly roasted coffee beans harvested from Chiapas, and Tacos Brisas (de carne asada) on Melchor Ocampo / Sinaloa, La Cochinita 2 (carnitas)on Josefa O de D/Calle 13, Don Jose (carnitas) on Calle 13 between Sinaloa and Josefa, her hot dog man on Constitucion/B Juarez...and probably a few more. She reports them first on our Facebook

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Here are some photos of the breakwater construction taken in early January. The progress they are making is amazing so look to our Facebook Page for new photos. The cruise lines will be here faster than we know it. Oh, and it seems that flights to Peñasco have been temporarily suspended, but hopefully they will begin again this spring. Would love to see inexpensive flights from Phoenix. I’m sure a lot of things will come together when the cruise ship home port is finished. If you had told me 20 years ago that this little fishing village with hardly any paved streets would have high rise condos and cruise ships coming and going I would have said, “no way”. I feel lucky to have been here to witness the changes, but I also like the way things used to be. On a serious note – for business owners in Rocky Point: Some of our records and facturas were removed from our offices in late January so if someone other than Sandy or Alicia contact you, please do not give them any payments or ad changes as they do not work for the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Our only contact Email is rockypointtimes@yahoo.com, land line 383-6325, VOIP (480)463-6255, and cell is 638113-1986. Hey!!, am I authorized? I guess not. Time for me to go and enjoy this beautiful day. Perhaps I’ll take Tom O’Hare’s Lemon Yellow Buggy for a spin…he would have loved that! P.S. Mom says, “Thanks” to the man who graciously gave her an ice cold beer from his cooler at the end of her first long Friday in the office.

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

CALLING FROM THE U.S. 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

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INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/623-207-9275 Ajo Plaza...........................................520-387-5044 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Arizona Realty......................................520-387-8787 Aztec Sol Beauty & Spa.............................383-3656 or................................................044-638-113-0133

Babycatchers and Company.......................602-769-2615 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.........................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez...................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.........................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park........................................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty................388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...........................................................383-3919 Brothers Pizza....................................................383-3712

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 Contra Plagas............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 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 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.......................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

Eddie Wharez............................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Grecos Gyros................................044-638-112-9692 El Rapidin......................................................388-6775

Family of God................................................383-3480 Francis, Jonni.......................................044-638-112-1197

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 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

Hacienda del Sol Furniture....388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service U.S. Toll Free...........866-443-2368/602-971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar.............................383-0100 or...............................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free................................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K

InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free........................................ (888) INNSUITES JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................(520) 387-6962

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 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 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 Lily’s Restaurant.........................................383-1485 Long Realty........................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation...........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ ..........................(623) 551-568-9001/1-866-568-9001 Lucky’s Cantina..........................................383-8420

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Manny’s Beach Club.........................383-3605/383-3215 Mare Blu Ristorante........................................383-0605 María Romero.........................................(928) 683-2577 or....................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course................................383-GOLF Max Jeweler.................................................388-5512 Mexican Beach Developers....383-6099/044-638-384-7145 or..............................................................520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...................................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Bonito Bill Paying Service....................383-5737 Muebles Imperiales............................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Napa Auto (Ajo)........................................24 HOUR TOW .................................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Oasis Café................................................520-387-4455 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Organic Life.................................................382-5039

Pablo Realty.......................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant.................044-638-105-7455 Pealachi..................................................638-102-1110 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course...........................383-GOLF Peñasco Marine................................................383-3700 Peñasco Beauty Center....................................383-1086 Petals & Perfums..............................................383-5758 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 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..................................383-2586

Q&R

Realty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014 or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP......................(630) 839-9129 Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas 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

Salerno, Rosarie...................383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or...............................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance....................U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Seaside Window Coverings..................................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations..............383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Si Como No! Etc.......................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners................................388-8238 Silva, Yolanda Insurance.........................................383-6280 Sonoran Resorts.........................................602-476-7511 Sushi Sun Restaurant..............................................383-2772

Tapia, Miguel..........................................602-266-0225

Teriyaki Sun....................................................388-7272 The Print Shop.........................................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant.................................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant ......................................................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 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 Vanilla Copali............................................383-4174 Vazquez, Luis, MD..........................................383-3014 Venshur...................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or.........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman.................................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel.............383-0100/602-606-7768

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 ZaGas..............................................................383-8100

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

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................under construction Municipal......................................................................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 ELECTRIC 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 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 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

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed.

La Cita Cafe 383-2270

Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm

La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed.

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. Figaro Pizza 383-1411

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 El Mirador Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6333 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

San Lazaro Pet Clinic 383-3344 (2 Locations) Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa) Calle 26 (near RR tracks)

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EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2014 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm-7pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). 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.). 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). 1PM – Horseshoes 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). THURSDAYS 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 FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 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 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). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 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). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 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: (01152-638) 383-4513.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! FEBRUARY Saturday 1st • 50’s Sock Hop – Join us at the CBSC Club House 5PM • American Legion Post MX-15 - Horse Racing 1PM. Hot Dogs $1dll. • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Monday 3rd • Día de la Constitución Mexicana • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Monday from 4-6 PM $1.50 beer and well drinks Thursday 6 • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Thursday we have Left-Right -Center starting at 2pm th

Friday 7th • American Legion Post Mx 15 - Fish and Chips / Chicken Fingers Dinner with Karaoke every Friday night. Saturday 8th • American Legion Post MX-15 - Horse Racing 1PM. Hot Dogs $1dll. Monday 10th • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Monday from 4-6 PM $1.50 beer and well drinks Thursday 13 • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Thursday we have Left-Right -Center starting at 2pm th

Friday 14th • Happy Valentine’s Day ♥ • American Legion Post Mx 15 - Fish and Chips / Chicken Fingers Dinner with Karaoke every Friday night. Saturday 15th • American Legion Post MX-15 - Horse Racing 1PM. Hot Dogs $1dll. • Las Conchas Community Yard Sale 11:00am - 5:00pm at Section 7 Lots 34 and 35. • Noche Bohemia 7PM at INAPAM Salon proceeds to benefit the Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball Team.

• MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Sunday 16th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 1 Monday 17th • Natalicio de Benito Juárez • St. Patricks Day Saturday 29th • Dirty Beach Mud Run 10am at Sandy Beach. Monday 31st • Red Hat Ladies Luncheon, 1PM at Pink Cadillac in the Mirador. Call BRENDA (044-638) 386-9197 for Info. APRIL Saturday 5th • CBSC 7th Annual Horseshoe Tournament • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Friday 11th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 2 Saturday 12th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 2 Sunday 13th • Palm Sunday Friday 18th • Viernes Santo Saturday 19th • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Sunday 20th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 2 • Domingo de Resurrección • Easter Sunday MAY

Sunday 16th • Mark Mulligan in concert at the Caribean Parrot at 5PM all profits for $10.00 cover charge go to Local Charity.

Thursday 1st • Día del Trabajo

Monday 17th • Presidents Day • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Monday from 4-6 PM $1.50 beer and well drinks

Saturday 3rd • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 3 • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont).

Thursday 20th • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Thursday we have Left-Right -Center starting at 2pm Friday 21st • American Legion Post Mx 15 - Fish and Chips / Chicken Fingers Dinner with Karaoke every Friday night. Saturday 22nd • American Legion Post MX-15 - Horse Racing 1PM. Hot Dogs $1dll.

Friday 2nd • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 3

Sunday 4th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 3 Monday 5th • Batalla de Puebla Saturday 10th • Día de las Madres Sunday 11th • Mother’s Day

Monday 24th • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Monday from 4-6 PM $1.50 beer and well drinks • Red Hat Ladies Luncheon, 1PM at Maria Bonita at Viña del Mar in the Malecón. Call BRENDA (044-638) 386-9197 for Info.

Saturday 17th • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont).

Thursday 27th • American Legion Post MX 15 - Every Thursday we have Left-Right -Center starting at 2pm

Friday 23th • CBSC 59TH Annual Fishing Derby IV

Friday 28 • American Legion Post Mx 15 - Fish and Chips / Chicken Fingers Dinner with Karaoke every Friday night. th

MARCH Saturday 1st • American Legion Post MX-15 Community Garage Sale, bring your table, sell your junk. • CBSC Casino /Game Night 6:30PM $20dlls for Yer Grub, Gambling and Chugging. • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont).

Thursday 22nd • CBSC 59TH Annual Fishing Derby IV

Saturday 24th • CBSC 59TH Annual Fishing Derby IV Sunday 25th • CBSC – Fry Fish and awards Monday 26th • Memorial Day SEPTEMBER Tuesday 16th • Día de la Independencia NOVEMBER Sunday 2nd • Día de los Muertos Monday 17th • Revolución Mexicana

Thursday 13 • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 1

DECEMBER

Friday 14th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 1

Friday 12th • Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe

Saturday 15th • CBSC 59th Annual Fishing Derby Phase 1 • 1PM Glamis Status Sand drags – Off Road $10dlls General admission. (Under 12yrs Free) at the Reef.

Wednesday 24th • Christmas Eve

Thursday 25th • Christmas

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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 p r e s i d e n t and resort a d m i n i s t r a t o r, 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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In the book and movie of the same name, “The Marathon Man” character was being questioned by a very bad guy who had drilled into a healthy tooth to expose a sensitive nerve. The bad guy would ask, “Is it safe?” If The Marathon Man said “yes” he’d get a jab on the nerve. If he said “no” he’d get the same painful prod. Sadly, The Marathon Man didn’t have the right answer no matter what he said. And that’s the case with Cap’n Greg. In fact, “Is it safe?” is the question Cap’n Greg gets most often. Like from Wally Cohen of Tempe, AZ. WALLY: Sometimes the news makes it look pretty dangerous in Mexico. Should I be concerned? CAP’N GREG: Yes and no. Law enforcement does its best to isolate targets before apprehending them. But sometimes the targets shoot back. In some parts of Mexico, as in some parts of the US, criminal elements try to maintain their territory. Typically, outsiders like us are not part of the process. That’s not to say that bystanders aren’t occasionally involved, but it is certainly not the rule.

WALLY: When I see military checkpoints and street patrols, should I feel more secure or less? CAP’N GREG: Same answer as above. We’d like to think our neighborhoods back home are safe enough that we could leave doors unlocked and the keys in the car. But that’s simply not a good idea. When I see the county sheriff or a cop drive past my house, it’s the same feeling I get when I see uniformed men and women patrolling Rocky Point streets. I feel good they are watching out for me, and not so good that there might be a need for it. WALLY: So I can still have a safe time in Rocky Point? CAP’N GREG: Without a doubt, Wally. As I have said many times before, and I’ll say it again, if you go looking for trouble, you’ll find it. One more thing to remember, there is always safety in numbers. WALLY: Like, the more, the merrier? CAP’N GREG: Took the words right out of my mouth, Wally.

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“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” (a 501©3 non-profit Corporation) 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

now is serving a great Italian menu on Friday and Saturday from 5PM until 8:00. Stop by and say hello to our friends of the animals.

2014 came in with a bang-18 new puppies. All healthy, happy and ready for adoption. They have had their first vaccines and have been dewormed. Four little black Pitty mixes, two white Chihuahua mixes, one Roti look-alike, two that look like St. Bernards and two beautiful fluffy black loves. I will try and post as many pictures of them as I can get. Being only one person, and they are a lively bunch, it is difficult to get good pictures but I will try! I also have two darling six week old black Poodles. Harley is a great Border Collie mix and would make a wonderful pet for a one dog family. Possibly another female. He is very possessive but lovable.

Rex and Ralph are brothers. They were found on the street as puppies in poor condition but now are playful and healthy. They have just been neutered and are ready for a new home. Desi is a cattle dog mix and one of my favorites. Lovable, playful, and he gets along with other dogs. You can also visit us on Facebook at Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. A big thank you to Edith at the City for spaying 2 and Neutering 3 dogs for us this week. I brought Edith one wire kennel to house the dogs in but she needs more. If you can help with a donation of a wire kennel – all sizes – please bring to the Animal Adoption Center. Edith also fixed three dogs for Anita at Giuseppi›s. Giuseppi’s, on Blvd. Fremont,

Many changes have occurred over the last 13 years. It was difficult and heartrendering for us trying to make a difference for the animals here in the city but thank goodness our hard work has been worth it and we have made Rocky Point a better place to be an animal. During the last year or so many new rescues have opened here in Rocky Point. I have been friends with Barb for 12 years and helped her when I could before she had a place for the dogs she takes in that are dumped out on the highway. Thank goodness she now is getting help .Barb has many large dogs that have no place to go and very few large dogs are adoptable. Barb is great with the big dogs. Barb, like Animal Adoption Center, lives with the animals and they have 24/7 care. Ari, started her rescue over a year ago, and now has the Rocky Pet Hotel and Spa. She is located behind Giuseppi›s across the railroad tracks. Visit Ari for your boarding and grooming needs. We have several other friends who take in and care for dogs and cats. One friend has 26, another 13, several have 6 – 8, the list goes on and we appreciate all these wonderful souls that help the animals and give them love, food and warmth. One service that we offer here at Animal Adoption Center is helping the unfortunate with food and medical bills. Several people have called mentioning that

one of the rescues is selling the donated dog food. Not me- I do not charge anyone for pet food. My friend Melody Scott mentioned on Facebook that she had a neighbor with an injured cat and had no way to pay for the medical treatment. The cat had been injured and both eyes were damaged. She took the cat to Dr. Javier at Chochoys and, thank goodness, the eyes were saved. The cat is now doing fine. We were happy to pay the medical bill. Thank you to all that help with cash donations so we can continue to help the animals of Rocky Point. Many times the police have notified me of an injured animal on the street that may have been hit by a car and we do what is necessary to get the animals medical treatment.

About a week ago I heard the dogs barking and went outside to see a police car with lights flashing. I went to the gate only to find two smiling faces wanting to adopt one of the puppies! It was a welcome adoption and she has a wonderful new safe home.

Needs for the animals and the center: Cleaning supplies, puppy pads, disinfectants, hard toys for the dogs, small and medium collars, large sturdy leashes, paper towels, bleach, downy, dry kitten food, canned Pate cat food, canned dog food, trash bags of all sizes, Wormers for cats and kittens and puppies, large metal bowls, baby blankets. Carrots make great treats for the dogs and they love them. Since we can no longer bring pet food across the border we ask for your help so we can purchase Kirkland dog, puppy and cat dry food here at Weltons. Weltons is located at the signal to the police station across from Sams Club. Weltons is on the right coming into town just south of the Santa Fe market. We are spending over $1000.00 per month on food. Please send checks to:

AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville AZ 85341. You can also donate on our Facebook page or web site www.rpaac.org.

Remember when you are donating to a Charity to be careful that you are helping the cause. Do not ever write a check to an individual – only to a business. Any legitimate charity will have a tax (EIN) number that they can issue to you. I can also pick up donations here in Rocky Point or Phoenix, just give me a call at 383-1012. Please consider a monthly donation. Remember American Express, AT&T and Rogers Corporation are only a few Companies that will match your donation so check with human resources and double your donation! We have a new sign on Blvd. Juarez on the west side of the street. This makes it easier to find the center. The sign is just south of Lucas Palapa restaurant. Again a Big Thank You to all that help the animals of Rocky Point. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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The fins are in!! A literary column By Marcia Diane

By Anita Kaltenbaugh Photos by Marcia Brockmeyer

For anyone seeking a whale watching excursion, this is the place for you. The fins are back in Puerto Peñasco. Oh yes, those extraordinary enormous sea creatures are frolicking in the Sea of Cortez, once more, sunning their back sides, while synchronizing swimming through the waves. Rumors have reported sightings in Rocky Point as early as November of last year, but here is a firsthand report of whale watching 2014. Yes, as you read this, their spouts are blowing water high in the sky, and I mean high! Scientific research states the long thin spout on a fin whale can reach up to 18 ft.! A beautiful private day cruise in January, witnessed these magnificent creatures gliding through our seas aboard the boat, Wanderlust. Puerto Peñasco fans from Phoenix, Colorado and Chicago were excited to get out on the flat waters on a perfect 75 degree day, hoping for the possibility of a few dolphins.

The morning began with a southern direction cruise out of the port towards Las Conchas and in less than 30 minutes, the crew aboard the ship were welcomed by a flock of dolphins. Several kayaks were gliding around, and witnessed the show up close and personal.

Mommas and their babies swam by in unison, doing their twisting, graceful dance in the water. Camera’s and phones were videotaping the show while others sat back and took in the wonderful free performance of nature. The captain Ed Brockmeyer, had a satisfied smile on his face, thankful to experience wildlife in the beginning of the cruise, as he reminded everyone, “never sure what you will see on the water.” But, wait, the day was just getting started; the dolphins were the opening act. Jellyfish, sting ray and the amazing swimming birds that hang out in the bait balls entertained everyone on board. With the water like glass, diamonds on the water shimmering exceedingly bright, it was a picture perfect moment and then in a flash, a shiny object was spotted in the distance, and then, yes, a spout blowing water. Once the whale was spotted, the photo hunt was on. As the one grey fin whale beckoned, the boat followed and soon the vessel was in a circle of whales, with all hands on board, quoting, ‘there over there,’ pointing, and another pointing in the opposite direction,” No over there!” with the can’t hold back oohs and aahs which involuntarily came from the mouth of everyone on board. In every direction, you could see and hear spouts going off in the distance. Fin whales are enormous. From a 40’ft boats eye view, they are clearly larger than the 40 ft. vessel. The second largest mammal in the world, Wikipedia states, a fin whale which is a member of the Baleen group can grow up to lengths of 89 feet weighing up to 73 tons. Also, called the finback whale, razorback or common rorgual and nicknamed “the greyhound of the sea” by American naturalist, Roy Chapman Andrews. Not hard to figure out where it gets the name, with its sleek, yacht like body and racing speeds of 23- 29 mph, the whale is graceful and fast like a greyhound In the 1970’s whales were in danger of becoming extinct. A ten year fishing moratorium was put into place and in 1982 the IWC (International Whale Commission)

a global organization, placed a moratorium on commercial whaling. According to the IWC, Japan, The Russian Federation, Iceland and a few other nations are still whale fishing. It’s hard to believe people are still hunting these fantastic creatures. The fins dive deep leaving glass flat patches of sea on the rippled water, creating a patchwork map of where their swimming trails. On the boats sonar, the massive mammals appeared on the monitor, taking up the entire bottom of the screen. At a depth about 80 ft., they were swimming around the boat, and under it. As everyone broke for a lunch of ham and cheese sandwiches, the background noise was the sound of spouts going off. So, how can you tell if a whale is eating lunch with you? Count their spouts which blow 5-7 times in a quick sequence if they are feeding. If they are traveling or resting you will see a spout blow every few minutes. Pelicans and seagulls flew by and then wait, cue the last visitor, the final act of the day, Sammy the sea lion appeared beside the boat. A loner by most standards, he was swimming and turning over and over with his belly to the sun giving all a fine ending aquatic show. As the boat neared the port, all in awe of the sights and sounds of the day, our captain remarked, ‘How did you like the show?” smiling, as he adds, “And I didn’t have to cage them.” Yes, this sea show on the beautiful Sea of Cortez doesn’t come with any trainers riding their backs or balancing balls in the air, this is nature best show, live, wild and no fences. The talk of the town right now, in Rocky Point, is it’s low season. Why? With 75 degrees, warm weather, blue skies and whales and dolphins putting on a fantastic show, it is a perfect time to get away for a week or weekend. Rates are lower than the busy Spring Break or summer deals, so come on down and check out the whales!! Ask anyone who pays for a whale watching expedition in San Diego or other ports of call, they feel lucky if one shows up or if they are fortunate enough to get on the ocean. Whales should be around our town, (hopefully) until April!! Come on down and have a whale of time!!

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 on Amazon.com, Kindle and Nook.

OK, that’s enough of the dark. It is, after all, getting lighter and lighter every day since we made the landmark even Steven on December 21st, winter solstice. In light of that, oh stop, all right, I’ll behave…I’ve picked a truly great poet who I unabashedly admit is one of my very favorites; Kay Ryan. From 2008 to 2010 she was the sixteenth United States Poet Laureate. In 2011 she was named a MacArthur Fellow and she won the Pulitzer Prize. Her work is tight, off beat and often hilarious. And for the aspiring among us, she was virtually unrecognized until the mid 1990ies. She is also renowned for her individual use of poetic form...as for traditional types of form; Ryan claims that she cannot use them, stating that it is “like wearing the wrong clothes.” It was a hard job picking from all her amazing pieces, but this one was too fun to leave alone. Flamingo Watching From The Best Of It Wherever the flamingo goes, she brings a city’s worth of furbelows. She seems unnatural by nature__ too vivid and peculiar a structure to be pretty, and flexible to the point of oddity. Perched on those legs, anything she does seems like an act. Descending Hide message history on her egg or draping her head along her back, she’s too exact and sinuous to convince an audience she’s serious. The natural elect, they think, would be less pink, less able to relax their necks, less flamboyant in general. They privately expect that it’s some poorly jointed bland grey animal with mitts for hands whom God protects. I invite you to read more of Ryan…she will fill your heart. And of course our invitation to join us remains. Contact us at: m.diane. writeon@gmail.com.

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Happy New Year

I hope all your holidays were wonderful and you were able to spend them with friends and family. It seems this is always the time to make resolutions and I did make three for myself for 2014. They are: 1) remember to take care of myself so that I can be of service to others; 2) find more opportunities to be of service to my community and 3) take at least one trip to foreign lands. I hope you’ve made yours and good luck as you work on them.

vegetables for a delectable dish. I asked him what he likes best about Peñasco and like so many of us, his answer was the beach. I asked him if he ever went fishing on his day off and he said not often.

More Guys

Last year I wrote about 3 of my favorite guys who have worked for me at my house doing everything from clean-up and handyman services to new construction and remodeling. If you need help along these lines, contact me and I’ll be happy to give you their names and numbers. I’m happy to say that all 3 still work here from time to time as I can find the money to do projects. Now I’d like to introduce you to two more of “my guys” – food related this time.

Pescaderia Federico

own business. He found he could start with less investment in Puerto Peñasco than in Mazatlan. His wife was in favor of the move in order to be closer to her family in Caborca. This is his fourth location in town for his rotisserie chicken business. Martin and his wife have two sons, their oldest is in college. You really get a great meal when you buy your chicken from Pollo Papago. Along with the chicken you get two baked potatoes, tortillas, salsa, cabbage, chiles and marinated onions. You can also get beans with chorizo. You can eat there or take it all to go. I always take my chicken whole, but Martin will also cut it for you. I’ve even seen him help his customers curbside. He also has a paperback library on the premises and cold soft drinks are available. He says he loves living in Peñasco because it is smaller and nicer than Mazatlan.

Federico

Federico originally from Mexico City has been in Puerto Peñasco for 30 years. He and his wife have a son and daughter and four grandchildren. He has been in the fish selling business for twenty-five years, originally located on the Malecón, in 2007 he moved to his current location at the southwest corner of Blvd. Sonora and Constitution. He receives fresh items every day. He as a variety of fish, clams, shrimp, mussels and squid. He will also clean your shrimp for you. Something you might like to try is his campechana. It is cooked mussels, octopus, shrimp and squid. Federico suggests you add clamato and

Federico on the right and Greg, a happy customer

Martín

In the same group of shops, 2 doors down from Federico is Martín, owner of Pollo Papago. Martín moved to Puerto Peñasco from Mazatlan in 1997. He had worked for restaurants and wanted his

Federico on the right and Greg, a happy customer

Nice Guys

I am so glad to be able to tell you about these two really nice guys and I

encourage you to join me in supporting their businesses so we can keep them in working in town for a long time to come.

Martín, the very friendly owner

Speaking of Food

There’s been a recent change at Brother’s Pizza (corner of Constitution and No Reelección). Bob and Penny have taken on partners and they are Carlos and Michelle from CS Foods. Yes, CS will stay in business at its current location while they take over the operation of Brother’s Pizza. Bob and Penny are returning to Phoenix and their son returns to Denver. We’ll miss the Rabicoff family, but look forward to what new things are coming. The first of the new things are 4 burgers. Not all beef! They have added a ground turkey burger, an Angus beef burger, a portobello mushroom burger and an eggplant burger. All with great accompaniments and served with shoestring french fries. I’ve had the Portobello and it comes with pesto, roasted red bell pepper, and mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. I ordered their fabulous salad instead of fries but could not pass on the best onion rings in town. So stop on by and try out these new menu items.

Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog Restaurant to Open in Rocky Point

After decades of cooking barbecue and making chile beer in the Valley, Ed Chilleen has moved to Puerto Peñasco in Mexico and is opening the latest in his long line of Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog restaurant incarnations. Chilleen will debut Crazy Ed’s Satisfied Frog Restaurant, Cantina and Outhouse in Rocky Point. “I gathered up some partners and we leased an old building in what I consider to be the premier location in Rocky Point,” Chilleen

said. “We are located at the Fish Market, also known as the Malecon, right at the end of the one-way street where every car leaving has to pass.” The place will be “a beach bar, wood-fired pizza and hamburger joint, with smoked chicken and ribs, plus the best sunset view in all of Rocky Point,” he said. Food will be cooked outdoors on mesquite wood and charcoal, and the pizza oven also will turn out freshly baked artisan bread. Chilleen is building the pizza oven himself. For 25 years, Chilleen served up heaping portions of cowboy grub in Cave Creek, until he closed the restaurant in early 2008. He later opened - and closed - smaller versions of the frontier-style eatery at other locations in Cave Creek, northeast Phoenix and, in partnership with his son and daughter-in-

law, Scott and Donna Chilleen, a spot called Kid Chilleen’s Badass BBQ in Black Canyon City. The Black Canyon location remains open, though it’s now called Chilleen’s on 17 Saloon, Steak & BBQ. After shuttering his last effort, Satisfied Frog on Bell (aka Little Frog on Bell) at 28th

Street and Bell Road in Phoenix in late 2012, Chilleen and his wife Maria relocated to the Mexican beachfront town, about five hours southwest of the Valley. At age 75, retirement looked good, he said. Yet he was still the spokesman for his Cave Creek Chili Beer, a Mexican-style lager spiked with fiery Serrano peppers, and was selling his Chilibeer Hot Sauce, made in Rocky Point. Another motivator: The tourist town is very popular with visitors from Arizona. Naturally, chile beer will be on his menu, too. “In my 50-plus years of being in the restaurant business, I have learned many things,” Chilleen said. “One of those was, ‘don’t get into the restaurant business.’ Since I’m not a good listener, I ignored that advice and took the leap one more time. I promise you, Maria, this is it.”

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

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The Best Holiday Gift of All…Your Love for the Mexican Families in Need!!

Living Stone Ministries

By Karen Higgins

By Mark Paliscak

Happy New Year Mexico!! What a 2013 we had, and are so thankful for all the great times we shared yet also remembering our losses of our loved ones like our late editor and friend, Tom O’Hare. Each year, we have so many opportunities to reach out and help another person in need. Many times it is a friend or an acquaintance or possibly a family member that is in need. But, more often it is someone we don’t even know that is really needing our smile, hello, hug, nod of the head or even a sincere, “How are you today? “ When we truly reach out to others, we will receive the message that we were destined to receive through our universe. Look around each day, be aware of who is around you, they are around you for a reason…and capture your moment to help, interact and grow from each other. You gain so much more by giving and there will be a day when we will all need to rely on another for receipt. Let’s all make it a goal to be present daily in 2014 and truly enjoy the moment and LIFE! Eight years ago, my family seized our moment and started Personas Para Puerto Peñasco to help the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The aid project has grown with each passing year with 2013 being an even bigger success than 2012. On January 29th, about 15 residents at Bella Sirena and I

met to deliver the loads of food, clothing, household goods, blankets, toys, shoes and most of all love, directly to the needy living along the tracks. The delivery took a couple of hours as we snaked our way up and down the tracks delivering our haul to the overjoyed children, adults and families. One amazing gentleman from Bella Sirena donated 40 new large fleece blankets! Not to be out done, the great folks at WRECKED AT THE REEF consistently posted, emailed and received LOADS of blankets that must have been a Godsend for the folks living with little shelter in the cold winter nights. The outpouring of love continued from an amazingly generous mortgage company in Arizona, Amerifirst Financial, Inc. The truck loads of donations and monetary gifts were flat out spectacular. I am so proud of you all! Our gang at Bella Sirena also was simply sensational with the amount of donations that were gathered and the time the volunteers gave to a great cause. It is awesome to live amongst such wonderful neighbors. Another super organization,

Swim Neptune of Arizona (my kids’ swim club) sponsored the Personas Para Puerto Peñasco at one of their big swim tournaments last year. The generous support from Swim Neptune was terrific. Please forgive me if I left you out, God knows you are never left out and sees your actions, but I must make mention of some of the people that helped to contribute their time, energy and money to make an extra special Christmas for those in need. PPPP THANK YOU AWARDS go out to: Janet Certo, John Friese, Izzy Garcia, Gini Herbst, Nicole Hickey, Nate Herd, Paul Paliscak, David Ridgway, Andrea Mahnke, Rhett Laufenburger, Madonna Radeff, Scott Fenner, Ken Bowlby, Eric Bowlby, Mayne Niebla, Adriana Villegas, Zack Paliscak, Mary Hebsen, Berena Rangel, Amy Smith, Jeff Ehli, Jeff Rhodes, Robert Gilmour, Kelly Chavarria, Candie Niezgodzki, Cathy & Scott Poturalski, Jean Danzer, Allison Cahill, Michelle Fischer, Haley Fischer, Olivia Paliscak, Maureen Hickey, Larry Bergstrom, Roni Swanson, John Kozloff, Noel and Maria Williams, Maurina Pascale, Chantale & Joe Pascale, Barb & Gino (da mayor), Tom Roper, Stephanie Markl, Kathy Schiaras, Alicia Grajeda and last but not least God above that gave each of us the strength to reach out and change lives in our world today and help to create a positive chain reaction. John Bunyan was quoted as saying, “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” Great words and they are oh so true! May peace, joy and charity fill your 2014!! I look forward to seeing your toes in the sand and an umbrella in your drink on the best beach of all… Rocky Point!! ADIOS AMIGOS!!

Here we are, another month and an opportunity to discuss what is going on at the Christian Community Center in the San Rafael neighborhood of Puerto Peñasco. Last month we wrote about, “When Helping Hurts.” We would like to continue discussing this same subject this month. We have been working in this same neighborhood consistently for the past two years. The reason we feel qualified to write on this subject is because we have made every mistake known to man when dealing with the numerous requests for help we received and the numerous ways that we dealt with the people with little means. When we first opened our doors at the Christian Community Center, many people thought because we were Christians, and because we were Americans, we were here to supply for every need they had. Whether they needed a house, a new car to get to work, immediate medical attention for their children, food for their family, clothes to replace those that are not warm enough, whatever it was, they came all day long and they came often. Of course, we are a ministry, with limited means, and cannot possibly supply for every single request. We tried to keep up with every request, we tried to help everyone that needed help, but…we found that we became burnt out with the people and their requests. Again, we would like to refer to the book, “When Helping Hurts” by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. According to this book, we need to discern how to handle working with the people that we consider to be “poor.” We need to discern whether the specific situation calls for relief, rehabilitation, or development. Relief is defined as the urgent and temporary provision of emergency aid to reduce suffering from a natural or manmade crisis. Rehabilitation begins as soon as the bleeding stops; it seeks to restore people and their communities to the positive elements of their pre-crisis conditions. De velopment is a process of ongoing change that means all the people involved – both the “helpers” and the “helped”, are moving closer to a right relationship with God, self, others, and the rest of creation. Development is not done to people or for people, but with people. The key dynamic in this phase is empowering the people to become more of what God created them to be. Unfortunately, often times one of the biggest problems in Rocky Point is that many of the organizations which are here to help are actually doing harm without meaning to, and we were absolutely included in this grouping. Many of us operate in relief when we should be operating in rehabilitation or development. Rather than working on relationships, we are handing out material items such as food, clothes, gifts, etc. – but are these actions helping or hurting the people? Because of the limited amount of space in this article, we cannot expand on this discussion. But…we invite you to visit our website www.livingstonesministry.com and read our blog or find directions to come out to the Christian Community Center and spend some time with us. Call us at 638-112-7695 or e-mail Karen.livingstonesministry@yahoo.com.

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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 (non-death) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you and your vehicle

ACCIDENTS CON’T

CONSULATES

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.

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS AeroCalafia Service to/from Hermosillo (011-52-638) 388-7812 Mexico Toll Free: 800-560-3949 U.S. Toll Free: 818-206-3255 www.aerocalafia.com.mx Morgan Jet Charter flights from Phoenix 1-888-869-0866 www.westwindairservice.com

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

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

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 in-between. 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 If you plan to drive beyond the State of Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. The cost for this permit is approx. $290 pesos. This can be done in Sonoyta or at the checkpoint outside of Guaymas. 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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12 Fascinating Facts You May Not Know About Hummingbirds

By Joe Houchin

Depending on your source, there are 336 to 356 species of hummingbirds. They live exclusively in the Western Hemisphere from Alaska to the tip of South America. Of the more than 60 species officially accepted as hummingbirds of Mexico and Northern Central America, over half are endemic to Mexico.

This colorful little bird has played a role in Aztec and Native American mythology for over a thousand years. They have often been portrayed as a healer or as a spirit being who helps people in need, and sometimes play the important mythological role of fire-bringer. In ancient Mexico, hummingbirds were considered sacred and associated with royalty and warriors. Even today, some Mexican tribes believe hummingbirds to be messengers from the afterworld or manifestations of a dead person’s spirit. Here are ten more facts that make the hummingbird such an interesting species: In spite of their petite size, hummingbirds are very aggressive, known to attack much larger birds to protect their feeding or nesting territories. Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they are perched. Hummingbirds have the fewest number of feathers of any bird species in the world, around 1,000-1,500.

If you think these little creatures are light weights, you’re right. The ruby throated hummer, popular around our neck of the beach, only weighs three grams. That’s a gram and a half less than our U.S. nickel! Of those three grams, 30% is in the pectoral muscles which are primarily responsible for powering their flight. Though you may already know, hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backwards. They can also maintain a constant stationary position in the air. Hummingbirds have forward flight speeds of up to 30 miles per hour and can reach 60 miles per hour in a dive, such as when they are chasing away intruders from partaking of a plant or feeder to which they have staked a territorial claim. A hummingbird’s wings beat from 50 to 200 times a second depending on the flight maneuver and air condition. We’ve done the math for you. That’s up to 12,000 beats per minute. No wonder you have to set your shutter speed to warp just to catch a blur from those little wings! Even the heart rate of a hummingbird averages 1,200 beats per minute and they take an average of 250 breaths per minute. Finally, perhaps the most fascinating fact about this amazing species is their mating and nesting habits. After mating, the male has nothing further to do with family life. The female builds the nest, incubates the two bean-sized eggs, feeds the young and protects them through fledging. Considering that hummers spend the majority of their day feeding just to maintain their energy, requiring the consumption of 70% of their body weight in solid food and four to eight times their body weight in water, for the female to assume full responsibility for housing and rising the family is a remarkable undertaking.

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Families Helping Families and LifeVantage Legacy Partner to Build Even More New Homes for Rocky Point Families

2014 expected to surpass tourism numbers of 2013

By Joe Houchin

As promised in our blog last week, we’re compelled to write about the good that blessed our little slice of paradise by the sea in closing out 2013. We’ve written about the miraculous contributions by the non-profit organization known as Families Helping Families (FHF) that builds homes around town for qualifying needy families. We’ve also told you about how they have brought in other non-profit groups like the Rotary youth clubs who have come down during the summer and built homes under the tutelage of the FHF construction leadership, namely Jared Parker, a respected contractor in Salt Lake City and Ralph Pew, a successful valley real estate attorney, who, along with their wives, Marsha and Janene respectively, assumed responsibility for FHF when original founder, Grant Walker, relocated and could no longer make the treks to Rocky Point. What makes this project even more admirable is that no one takes one penny for their efforts or expenses. For example, when the Rotary youth come down to build houses; they have all raised about $1,000 each to pay all their own expenses for their trip, plus the cost of materials to build the homes. Between Ralph and Jared, they make many trips down each year to purchase lots, hire and organize the labor locally to pour foundations and install plumbing and wiring before the families arrive to build. After the home is built, they again hire locals to finish the drywall, stucco and install all the fixtures and appliances.

By Azucena Mazón, Rocky Point 360

These duties require thousands of miles a year in travel mileage and time alone, all at their own expense. Let’s not even count the days away from their primary career responsibilities that it takes to serve their fellow man.

Wanting to continue their ability to build more and more homes for deserving families in Rocky Point, FHF actively seeks further affiliations with other charity-minded organizations. In pursuing this effort, they were introduced to their newest partners, publicly traded LifeVantage Corporation (NASDAQ:LFVN). LifeVantage, a leader in Nrf2 science and the maker of Protandim®, the Nrf2 Synergizer® patented dietary supplement, TrueScience® Anti-Aging Cream and LifeVantage® Canine Health, is a science-based network marketing company. LifeVantage is dedicated to visionary science that looks to transform wellness and anti-aging internally and externally with products that dramatically reduce oxidative stress at the cellular level. The Company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company operates in the U.S. and five other

countries around the world with 67,000 distributors. Through their large non-profit charity arm, LifeVantage Legacy, http://www. lifevantage.com/company/lifevantage-legacy/ the company is able to pursue their philosophy of giving back and making a difference in the world, raising and contributing funds, volunteers, expertise and products by partnering with organizations around the world that serve and support children, families and communities. In the FHF program, they saw as a perfect fit for that philosophy.

The success of this partnership is evidenced by the fact that in their first year (2013) LifeVantage raised enough funds through their generous distributors to build five homes during two trips of approximately 150 volunteers each, all of whom, remember, paid all their own expenses. They donated one home early this January and will return in March to donate the other completely finished and furnished homes to families suggested by FHF’s local organization, Casas Perpetuales. As we’ve mentioned before, recognition is the last thing on the minds of individuals and organizations so committed to making a difference in the lives and communities where help is needed. Rocky Point is very fortunate to have so many generous individuals and organizations. Even though recognition is not sought, charity of such impact deserves acknowledgement; and we feel compelled to let you know about it.

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According to 2013 statistics from the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), which reflect an 8% increase over tourism numbers in 2012, local businesses believe 2014 could point to visitor numbers similar to that of 2008 or 2009. Oscar Palacio Soto, representative from the local Hotel sector, forecasts 2014 numbers similar to those of 2008, which topped 48% annual occupancy at beach front hotels. “We believe there is a positive tendency, with very acceptable numbers in returning to 2008 levels,” stressed Palacio. Martín Martínez, local President of the National Chamber of Restaurateurs and Food Industry (CANIRAC), agreed 2014 could be better than 2013 provided the tourism sector continue to work together, which is reflected in a safer city.“We live in a developing tourism port located just 60 miles from the border. We just need to work together more and demonstrate we are a safe place; we began the year by showing properties to people interested in investing in the port,” remarked Martínez. Official data from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) show a 20% increase in visitors by the end of December in comparison to 2012. This means a considerable increase in closing out the year, indicated OCV President Héctor Vásquez del Mercado. “In general, we had an 8% increase in occupancy throughout the year, and by December 26th we reached 20% over 2012,” stated Vásquez del Mercado. During an early January press conference, Peñasco Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta mentioned expectations are to consolidate important road work projects in 2014 through federal resources, as well as to continue improvement projects along Blvd. Benito Juárez and Blvd. Samuel Ocaña. This, in addition to work on the Home Port, will open new tourism markets for the region within the short term and the arrival of cruise ships in showing off the beauty of the Sea of Cortez.

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

Our long awaited cruise port construction is underway, which means the Proverbial Clock has started ticking on the time line for completing infrastructure required to handle the economic impact of what will amount to a burst, although a continuous one, a predictable one, of tourism from this uniquely distinct cruise segment. To fully understand the special preparation needed to service this extraordinary market, which makes up over half of all tourism segments in the world, we must first understand the cruise industry that will bring this segment together in our destination especially because we are the home port. As a home port, we have the opportunity to impress and service the same group of tourists twice during their visit, with the possibility of serving them again during a land vacation later on. This article is the first in a series forthcoming in monthly slices designed to increase your understanding of not only the cruise industry but other aspects in the mindset of cruisers and how they got here. All data analyzed in preparation for these articles were researched and culled from reviewing studies, surveys, facts and figures as well as other forms of published material from more than 40 different web sites deemed to be the most reliable and up-to-date industry sources.

In the course of these articles there should be new and relevant information for even the most experienced cruisers among the residents, regular visitors and property owners of Rocky Point; indeed maybe provide a spark of enlightenment as to how you, if so inclined, might become involved in one or more of the incredible business and service opportunities that will present themselves with our fresh world status as not just a new homeport but one that offers the cruising world an itinerary of truly all new ports of call in one of the most diverse seas on our planet.

In addition, you will learn how and why our success as a home port is fairly guaranteed from the very first cruise departure. You will also learn when it’s time to ‘fasten your seat belts’ for the wild ride upward in the future of our little [soon to be not so little] slice of paradise by the sea. Depending on the extent of your desire to become involved in the history of our destination, the time to fasten your seat belt just might be right now! To illustrate the direct and indirect economic impact of cruise tourism on the residents, businesses and municipality in a home port destination, let us begin with a statistical picture of the cruise industry worldwide, continent wide and state wide, thus giving us a better understanding of where Puerto Peñasco will fit into this complex segment of tourism that is poised to fulfill our destiny as a world class destination resort. The cruise line industry has grown continually since its officially recognized inception that began with a three month cruise around the Mediterranean in 1891 carrying 241passengers. The industry continued to constantly grow and contribute to world economies until 1970, the year the industry carried 500,000 cruisers and reached the so difficult to determine “Critical Mass”, that point when growth surges exponentially with a life of its own, and the cruise industry has never looked back since. In fact, since 1970 the cruise passenger market has grown a phenomenal 2,100 percent, from the 500,000 passengers in 1970 to an estimated 21.3 million in 2013. The flood of exponential growth stabilized in the ‘80’s and ‘90’s to a more manageable consistency; even through the world economic downturn of the last several years, growth has continued averaging 7.4% annually. Another statistic that bodes well for the future of cruise tourism for Puerto Peñasco is that of those 21.3 million cruisers, 55 to 60% were from the U.S. This remarkable statistic is even more extraordinary when you consider that of the 2,000 ports of embarkation around the world; only 30 are located in the U.S. In other words, Americans continue to drive worldwide tourism growth, and will continue to do so as long as the cruise lines keep introducing new cruise ships to the market. And we can count on new ships arriving for service as long as occupancy continues to average 104% like it has for the last decade. So far the cruise lines have kept up with demand by investing billions of dollars in new ships annually, having delivered 167 new ships from 2000 through February 2013. These include sizes varying in capacity from riverboats that carry just 32 passengers up to the mega-vessels that carry 5,400 passengers and serve as a floating destination with hundreds of unbelievable amenities at a cost of more than a billion dollars each!(worthy of detailing in future blogs). On order for delivery between 2014 and 2016 are 22 more ships representing investments of more than $14 billion.

Eddie Wharez® We’ll close Part I of this series with a few more facts that may surprise you, even excite many who have a business interest in mind for the anticipated tourism influx: 99 Revenue for the US economy in 2012 was $37.85 billion. 99 Cruise industry is responsible for 314,000.U.S. jobs 99 Avg annual growth rate of the cruise industry since 1980 is 7.4% 99 Average age of cruise passengers is 50+ (or 46 depending on source) 99 Average household earnings of cruisers is $109,000 ($93,000 depending on source) 99 Another amazing fact is that only19.9% (or 24% depending on source) of Americans have taken a cruise. (Adds a reason for cruise lines to spend a billion dollars on one ship.) 99 80% of cruise passemgers think it’s a great way to sample destinations. (Excellent reason to have our “ducks in a row” from the very first cruise.) 99 Average length of a cruise is 7.2 days 99 Average length of land stay at home port destinations prior to cruise departure is 1.5 days (Expenditure per pax averages $155.62.—does not include expenditures after returning from cruise) 99 Average size of cruising party is 2.1 passengers. 99 The states producing the most cruise passengers are Florida, California, Texas, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, Arizona and Georgia. (Having three states in the top ten markets within driving distance to our home port is a cruise line’s dream!) Part II of our Home Port economic impact study will further detail statistics as they relate to the direct and indirect economic benefits we can expect from the cruise lines and passengers; including results of exclusive interviews with behind-the-scenes leaders who know the facts about how the development is to roll out. We will also provide the statistics on how and where the dollars spent by tourists and cruise lines are circulated. (Hint: Each tourism dollar spent circulates through the local economy 7 to 15 times.)

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By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com The time to write again caught up with me being busy with the last details for the Eddie Awards. For example, today I decided on which tablecloths will be used for the tables, and gave the final touches to the program for the night. I will be picking up the Eddies tomorrow at the local prison, where they have been carved out of wood, and then my son and I will paint them in black and gold to have them ready for the special night. I know by the time you read this, the gala evening must have happened already but I still want to share with you some of what has been happening during this month of January. There was a change in location, we are going to be using Terramar bar by the docks in the marina area for the function, a night for candles, lights, lots of photos, red carpet, live music and fun! We have received so far 58 nominations distributed in all the different categories. It is going to be hard for the judges to decide who the winner in each category will be. The contest has inspired the generosity of many fellow business owners and artists alike, they have brought gifts to be raffled among the attendance, we thank everybody for such a kind action. This year’s contest has been full of very pleasant surprises, for one, more people have been nominated, the contest has permeated in the whole community, not only in the Mexican community but in the American also! I have received a great amount of thank-you notes for the initiative of having this contest of Recognition to the best of the Arts and the Artists I believe this project will grow to be more like a festival held to showcase and award the work done during the year. I also wish that this contest inspires the artists to be even more productive this 2014, I think their nominations, as their letters say, have given them the motivation to go on with their artistic endeavors. I have no say as to who the winners are, I have stipulated that on purpose for the credibility of the event, yet that doesn’t mean I don’t get to choose someone to receive the Special Edition Eddie Award. This award is decided only by me. Nobody knows about it not even my pillow. All I can tell you now, it is going to be for a team of very creative and hardworking people who created a window for the world to see the positive things happening in Rocky Point. Expect the full report next month, lots of pictures of the red carpet and the summary of the night. I am truly happy to be here in Puerto Peñasco where art blossoms, that is why I call it the New Alexandria of the Sea of Cortes! Please keep on coming down to enjoy our town, bring more friends and family, make yourself at home and show the world with your posts on social media and by your comments how much fun you can have here and how much you also love Rocky Point.

Please visit our gallery on Rodeo Drive (see ad) feel free to ask any questions and who knows we may have what you are after, regardless you are going to be pleasantly surprised! Reach me at: eddiewharez@yahoo.com or visit us online at www.eddiewharez.com.

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Bird on a Statue By Mike Bibb

Situated amongst the various curio shops, fish markets and restaurants in the Old Port area is a weathered statue of a fisherman - wearing only shorts and firmly grasping a large fish at his side – and dedicated to the local individuals involved in the commercial fishing business. Judging from his appearance, he also represents more than a pescador. While stoically withstanding nature’s abrasions, he also free-lances as a perch for weary flying creatures seeking a brief pause from the daily grind. Expressionless and unflinching, he doesn’t wince when white-gooey bird poop, mixed with other aerial excretions, oozes down the forehead onto his bushy eyebrows and muscular shoulders. Apparently, the avian intestinal concoction prevents male-pattern baldness, but doesn’t help much in growing chest hair. Which is just as well, because if the dude had a shirt to cover his harry chest it’d be heck for his wife to wash out the stains. Interestingly, the gull standing atop the guy looked suspiciously like the very same one I observed pilfering my tortilla chips and salsa at the Reef, a watering hole about four miles up the coast on Sandy Beach. I can’t say with absolute certainty that it is the same bird, but it sure seems more than coincidental that after snatching my bowl of chips I would soon see him in town fertilizing the statue’s pompadour. After all, what are the odds of two sea gulls looking exactly alike? In the meantime, like a miniature Colossus of Rhodes, the Old Port statue represents a muted guardian for the people and traditions of Puerto Peñasco’s

fishing heritage. And, I suppose, the task also involves standing quietly as birds of every description dump on his head. He probably should have given a little more thought to that part of the job before he accepted the position. Common sense might have told him that if he is signing-up with an outfit that requires he remain silent and motionless while birds defecate on his head, then in all likelihood there probably isn’t going to be much opportunity for advancement. Then again, in today’s difficult economic environment he’s fortunate to be working. I just hope he makes enough to pay his health care insurance. That is, if he was one of the lucky ones who managed to log-on to the web site.

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The King of Nuts By Rosarie Salerno

The Walnut Tree has been highly prized for its beauty and treasured since ancient times; spanning thousands of years. It produces a one seeded fruit, called a kernel that is known as the delicious walnut. This tree belongs to the Juglans family, which includes cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pecans, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pecans and pistachios. The walnut tree can live 150 to possibly 300 years or more. The tree takes approximately four years until it produces its first major crop. The kernel resembles a brain; attributed to its two halves of convoluted surfaces inside its shell. The Romans, circa the 4th century CE, established walnut trees in many areas of Europe. Black walnuts and white walnuts are indigenous to North America and were a food source for Native Americans. The black walnut has a pungent distinctive flavor and has the hardest shell. The white walnut is sweeter with an oilier taste. The most popular type in the US is the English walnut, also known as the Persian walnut; it has a thinner shell and can be broken easily with a nutcracker. Originally from India and regions around the Caspian Sea, it became known as the English walnut, because it is believed, it was brought to America by English merchants.

The health benefits of walnuts should outweigh the fear of it being fattening; no pun intended. Consuming as little as 7 whole nuts a day are all that is needed to endow significant results. Walnuts are an excellent source for anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Antioxidants protect the cells in your body from free radicals; causing damage that can occur from a variety of toxins, including smoking, pesticides and chemicals. Anti-oxidants may lower the risk of infections and some kinds of cancer. Inflammation is caused by injuries resulting from any kind of assault

on the body and is a natural process whereby the body tries to heal itself. Antiinflammatories reduce pain by reducing the inflammation that causes the pain. Unchecked, chronic inflammation can cause serious illness including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, sleep and mood disorders, arthritis and Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Chronic inflammation has also been linked to obesity. Walnuts provide unusually high levels of the anti-oxidant, Gamma-Tocopherol, an isomer of vitamin E. Vitamin E is one of the essential nutrients required by human beings. Among its attributes are that it is good for the skin, eyes and the immune system, and may slow the progress of dementia. The phytonutrients in walnuts provides both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants that may protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular problems and type 2 diabetes. Another essential nutrient found in walnuts is the anti-inflammatory, Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 is necessary for optimum health and prevents coronary artery disease, lowers the risk of high blood pressure, strokes and cancer. The alphalinolenic acid found in the nut has a wide variety of cardiovascular functions that helps regulate blood pressure and aging, reduces inflammation and is beneficial for neurological disease. Besides the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants found in walnuts, present are B vitamins including riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, pantothenic acid, B6 and foliates. They also contain minerals like manganese, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulates sleep, is present as well. Another benefit of regular consumption of walnuts is it also helps lower LDL, the bad cholesterol and increases the good cholesterol, HDL. Some research shows that 2 to 3 months of the regular eating of walnuts may reduce abdominal fat around the midsection of the body. Walnuts are extremely perishable and can become rancid due to their high polyunsaturated fat content. Shelled nuts should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will last for up to 6 months or in the freezer for up to one year. Unshelled walnuts, if stored in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry, dark place, will stay fresh for up to 6 months. For optimum nutrition they should be eaten raw, including the skin, which may taste a little bitter.

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*Fine Art *Hand Crafted Gifts *Art Gallery *Print Shop Find all of them in Ajo Plaza!

Art Stop Gift Shop, the Plaza Gallery, and the Print Shop, all located in the southeast corner of the historic Ajo Plaza, are reason enough to come to Ajo! Filled with uniquely created jewelry, hand woven scarves, pottery, tile mosaics , paintings, baskets, native American art, photography, ceramics, decorative accessories, cards and culinary delights, Art Stop will not only entice you to return again and again, but it will also spark you to recommend it to your friends! (Better yet, make a day of it and bring them with you for lunch at the Plaza Oasis Café and additional shopping at the other wonderful Plaza shops!)

Art Stop and the Plaza Gallery represent the amazing works of a growing number of local and regional artists who have discovered and now savor the beauty and diversity of the Ajo area. Some live in Ajo’s historic Curley School Artisan Apartments, others in the Ajo community and still others make their home part time in many other communities around the United States. The variety of their art will intrigue you to come and browse again and again as new gift items are constantly being offered for sale at the store and gallery.

Additionally, the Print Stop is located at the rear of Art Stop. Originally planned as a resource to meet artists’ needs, it now offers all printing services to the general public as well! We make banners (paper stock and canvas), business cards, posters, invitations…we copy, laminate, fold, dry mount...and we duplicate your business/ personal DVDs. You will like our pricing! So, bring along your printing needs when you come to Ajo!

Artists will be participating in ART UNDER THE ARCHES a Second Saturday event held in the Ajo Plaza on February 8th from 10:00 – 3:00 pm.

Artists in Ajo started showing their work for the first time at the Recreation Hall located in the Plaza in1987. In the ensuring years

artists gathered for meetings and created the name Desert Artists Guild, DAG for short. The members would meet once a month and talk about future events, have lunch, and discuss a local artist’s work. In 2010 the Desert Artists Guild members joined the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts. Through the years we have had many exhibits in various locations. Then in 1996 artists formalized an opening of their studios, calling it Artists Open Studio. This event took place on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving for seventeen years. In 2011, in addition to Open Studio an Artist Festival was held in the Ajo Plaza. Please join us for this year’s event.

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Happenings in Ajo, AZ, February 2014

February is shaping up to be a fun filled experience exciting all your senses beginning with music at the 36th Annual Ajo Old Time Fiddlers Show from Thursday, January 30 thru Sunday, February 2nd. It is held at the Ajo Community Golf Course.

The Old Time Fiddlers Show & Contest is four days of shows, dances and contests featuring traditional fiddling. There is a $5.00 entry fee for most events. However, there will be a free show at the Ajo Plaza from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, January 31st. Dry RV campsites are available at the Ajo Community Golf Course for $3.00 per night during the show. The restaurant and lounge will be open to contestants and the public. The Ajo Community Golf Course is located at 77 Mead Road, Ajo, AZ east of Highway 85 approximately 6 miles north of Ajo. For more information call 520-387-5011 or email: ajocountryclub@ yahoo.com. Schedule of Events: Thursday, Jan. 30: 7-11 pm* FIDDLERS Show - $5 Friday, Jan. 31: 2:00-3:00 pm* PLAZA Show – No charge 7:30-11 p.m. * DANCEMusic by Fiddlers - $5* 4:006:30 pm FISH FRY Saturday, Feb. 1: 10:30 am.* All Day CONTESTS begin $5 7:30 pm.* DANCE – Music by Fiddlers $5 Sunday, Feb. 2nd: 9:00 am GOSPEL SING ALONG No charge 10:30 am* CONTESTS BEGIN $5 4:00 pm. * Contest Awards Fiddler contestants please check Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Event website http://www. arizonaoldtimefiddlers.org/events.html for more information. * Prices, events, and times are subject to change without notice. Another colorful event to be held Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8th is the Ajo Piecemakers’ 18th Annual Quilt show. This display of the talent of our local quilters is held at the Ajo’s historic Curley School Auditorium, 201 Esperanza, west of the Plaza on the hill. The times will be 9 am – 3 pm each day with admission being $2. The group typically showcases over 75 traditional, modern and art quilts. Another highlight of the show is the

“Bed Turning” presentation. Whether it’s a family heirloom, a quilt found at a flea market, or a favorite quilt, everyone has a story. These stories are told three times each day of the show. You are also able to buy a ticket for this year’s beautiful “Opportunity” quilt, which depicts our desert home. Tickets will be available at the show for $1 ea or 6/$5. To pre-buy tickets or for more information about the quilt, please contact bigforkconley@yahoo.com. The drawing will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday. You don’t need to be present to win. Proceeds from the ticket sales are given back to the community. Demonstrations of quilting techniques and door prize drawings are held throughout each day. A variety of vendors will be selling crafts and quilting related items. For more information about the show, contact Deb at debcon57@ gmail.com. Other events for Second Saturday of February is our Farmer’s Market and “Art Under the Arches. These will be held on the Plaza sidewalk with various vendors providing produce from their gardens to purchase for your palette to enjoy in many dishes. “Art Under the Arches” will showcase local artists’ work as part of weekend events on Saturday, February 8th. Artists in Ajo started showing their work for the first time at the Recreation Hall located in the Ajo Plaza in 1987. In the ensuing years artists gathered for meetings and created the name Desert Artists Guild, DAG for short. The members would meet once a month and talk about future events, have lunch, and discuss a local artist’s work. In 2010, the Desert Artists Guild members joined the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts. Through the years we have had many exhibits in various locations. Then in 1996 artists formalized on opening of their studios, calling it Artists Open Studio. This event took place on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving for seventeen years. In 2011, in addition to Open Studio, an Artist Festival was held in the Ajo Plaza. Please join us for this year’s event, “Art Under the Arches”. Stay tuned for further information about the Vaudeville Show that will take place in February and be sure to put on your calendars the date of Wed. February 19 to see the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. They will be performing at 7 p.m. in the Dicus Auditorium and the theme is “That’s Amore”. Tickets can be purchased for $14 either at the Ajo Copper News office or the Ajo District Chamber of Commerce. Both are located on or near The Plaza.

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In Love with Cholla Bay

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

If you haven’t been to Cholla Bay, you have missed a very special community! Fishermen have known about Cholla Bay since the 1930’s or 40’s - there are still “old timers” with stories to tell of getting to Cholla over the old one lane sand road, that was converted to a 2-lane toll road, still sand, that was converted to a free 2-lane dirt road across the desert, that evolved into the current paved road that winds its way along Sandy Beach before changing into a wide improved caliche road that is well-maintained and leads to the charming community that reminds many of a Mediterranean village in Greece or Italy. Mexican fishermen and their families made room for and provided services to the devoted fishing enthusiasts who were the first “gringos” to build permanent cabins in Cholla Bay on plots of land that were leased from the owner, and a few established permanent fulltime homes in the community. Development and legal property ownership followed; while many improved their fishing cabins into vacation homes, some people invested in the construction of beautiful homes, a trend that increased when electricity was brought to the community in the late 1990’s. Today’s eclectic mix of original cabins, homes, and some truly grand dwellings that would be at home in La Jolla or Corona del Mar, is the result of the evolution of Cholla Bay. Still a community devoted to fishing, the Cholla Bay homeowners built and maintains the boat launch area located on the beach below JJ’s Cantina, another Cholla Bay fixture since the early days. Many think that one of the best reasons to own property in Cholla Bay is that boat owners can dry store their boats on their own property. Several men make their livings

by providing launch services to boaters - for a fee which is quite reasonable; your launcher will tow your boat from your property to the boat launch, where he puts the boat, complete with passengers, supplies and equipment, into the water. When the fishing expedition is over, a radio or cell phone call to the launcher brings him back to pluck the boat from the water and return it to its home. Cholla’s amazing estuary is blessed with wonderful beaches and dramatic differences between high and low tides. Beachcombers can walk the beaches and the tideline at low tide, and are often surprised by treasures such as sand dollars, baby octopi and squid that can be found only when the tide is out. Swimmers delight in high tide - the calm waters are perfect for swimming, wind surfing and other water sports, and jellyfish are rarely seen in Cholla waters.

The sense of community in Cholla Bay is very special. The clubhouse, owned by the Vecinos de la Cholla, is used for monthly social events, meetings, and the occasional special event. The Vecinos de la Cholla holds an annual Christmas party for the children of the Cholla Bay Mexican families, the Old Boys Social Club or OBSC (also for old girls!) hosts many of the monthly social activities, and the Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club (CBSC) provides marine safety services for the Upper Sea of Cortes. Property ownership is a requirement for membership in the Vecinos de la Cholla, but membership in the OBSC and CBSC is open to everyone, and everyone, member or not, is invited to their social events. Cholla Bay boasts several restaurants, a fishing supply business, two small but wellstocked markets, a motel, and JJ’s Cantina, as well as service providers such as architects and contractors. Drive out to Cholla Bay, have breakfast or lunch, or sip a beer at JJ’s as you watch the boats launching. You are sure to meet interesting people, and you might get lucky and bump into one of the “old timers” who is willing to share some of his stories. Be prepared - you might just fall in love with Cholla Bay!

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

By Barb Mumaugh

Anyone who owns a dog definitely knows that they can provide unconditional love and companionship that is simply beyond compare. We spend a lot of time with our dogs and have learned some life lessons from them over the years. Here are a few of our favorites: 1. Give everyone you meet a warm welcome. You know how it is when you come home from a long day at work or a quick trip to the grocery store and your dog is always right there waiting for you. Well, that’s how happy you should be when you meet people. Make them feel like they’re the most important person in the world. If you stop out and see us, Barb and all the dogs promise to give you a very warm greeting.

2. Always be loyal and love unconditionally. Dogs are so loyal. All they want to do is make you happy. They follow you around from room to room and just love being with you. They don’t care if your hair is a mess or if you had a bad day. This unconditional love and loyalty is contagious! Give it a try. 3. Never hold a grudge. Have you ever disciplined your dog and they look at you with their sadeyes but not five minutes later, they’re all happy and act like it never happened? Well, that’s a very good trait to have. Holding a grudge against someone will not make what happened go away, it’s only going to make the bad feelings fester inside you. So take a cue from a dog and just forgive and forget.

Do you have a lesson you learned from your dog? Stop in and share it with Barb or post it on our Facebook page. Who knows you might learn a few more life lessons once you spend some time with our dogs. They all have a story; they all have something to teach us. We wanted to call out to the man who writes the wonderful dog poems. If you are reading this please stop in. Barb would like to get a copy of one of your poems and talk with you again. All donations are welcome! Please help us save as many dogs as possible. You can make an online donation on our website or Facebook page. You can also stop out to the shelter we are located north of town on Highway 8, the main highway between Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta. When heading north out of town, Barb’s is located on the west (left) side of the road, about 2 ½ miles north of the Caborca turn off. Look for our bright yellow signs. In case we don’t say it enough, we are so thankful to The City of Peñasco for their help and support. We also wish to thank all the animal rescues in Peñasco. Please consider adopting one of our Mexico mutts. They make the best pets!

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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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. 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.

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GENERALINFORMATION INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

TELEPHONES 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

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.

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.

Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number

FM3 & IMMIGRATION

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.

FISHING & BOATING CON’T

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

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

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

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.

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 Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operator Call 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.

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

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

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. AIR & WATER TEMPERATURE

January: Air - 53° February: Air - 55° March: Air - 58° April: Air - 64° May: Air - 70° Air - 77° June: July: Air - 84° August: Air - 86° September: Air - 82° October: Air - 74° November: Air - 62° December: Air - 55°

Water - 57° Water - 60° Water - 62° Water - 65° Water - 72° Water - 77° Water - 84° Water - 85° Water - 83° Water - 75° Water - 67° Water - 61°

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:

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700

www.siido.com Wedding Music by Pablo 602) 288-8687 LEGAL CEREMONY IN MEXICO To get married in a legal ceremony in Puer to Peñasco you need: Bir th 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.

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.

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New Information on 2014 Tax Laws that effect Property Owners Who Rent their Property By Cristian Félix On January 1, 2014 the Mexican IRS (Hacienda (SAT) has made a lot of changes for property owners who rent their property. In English it is called SMALL BUSINESS TAX STRUCTURE. It is very important to be in compliance with new law. The penalty might be that Hacienda tax you at 35% which is the GENERAL BUSINESS TAX RATE. Also your rental company will not be able to rent your condo if you are not tax compliant. Here is the highlights: 1.) Property owners must have current immigration papers in order with Immigrations (INM) in Mexico. (Your Permanent Resident or Temporary Card) 2.) Property owners must be registered (by appointment only) with Hacienda and take their TAX ID number (RFC NUMBER) with them. With this new “regimen of corporation” you will be obligated to make Mexican fiscal invoices or have them made for all the income that you will have when you rent your condominium. Hacienda will give you an electronic code on your memory stick, it is called (FIEL). This will allow your accountant to issue invoice (factura) from the rental that you receive from rent. (REMEMBER to take a copy of your property tax, a copy of your

electric bill, your passport, your INM Card, and a computer memory stick). 3.) Property owners must open bank accounts (Peso & Dollar) in Mexico, to receive all your income from your rentals, and make all the payments to electric bill, cleaning services, maintenance, property tax, Mexico SAT TAX, etc… this is the only way (electronically) to be able and get deductions from your Mexico SAT TAX. 4.) Property owners must file electronically with Hacienda, their income and expenses with Hacienda. This can be done by yourself (forms are in Spanish only), your rental company, your Mexican accountant, or email LCP Cristian Felix who is English Speaking at felixadmservices@outlook.com for an application or information. Hide message history It is suggested that you contact you Rental Company or accountant immediately to learn more about this NEW LAW as this is just a brief overview. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT THE TAX RATE FOR 2014 IS -0-. Best Wishes! LCP Cristian Félix MX Cell: 638-113-7457 From USA: 011-521-638-113-7457 USA Line: (602) 464-3365 felixadmservices@outlook.com

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Honest to Goodness “Goodness” Going On In Rocky Point! By Joe Houchin

The Richardson Family 2013 transposed to 2014 with so many good things going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that a couple more stories are in order to bring summary substance to the diversity of good people who perpetuate fulfillment of the many needs of Rocky Point’s poor. Our first story is about the group of 70 or so LDS faithful from Mesa, Arizona’s Ray 2nd Ward Mormon Church who love Mexico, Puerto Peñasco and its people in particular. Though most had been enjoying the tranquil ambiance and mesmerizing natural beauty of the beach, the sea and surrounding desert for years, it was six years ago when they figured out ways they could help the locals they’d come to appreciate so much. Spearheading the mission since its inception are Nelson and Lori Richardson who were Rocky Point regulars long before deciding to organize a group that would accomplish charitable objectives as well as enjoy a fun Christmas holiday vacation. Nelson has always believed in mixing fun into most of his family and work related activities, so this fit right in with his philosophy. They’ve always stayed at the Sonoran Spa or Sonoran Sea so they could organize fun group activities

Assembling Donatios in Sonoran Sea Parking Lot

on the beach and jump the dunes on their quads near the two resorts. It’s obvious, however, that the most enjoyment of this group is doing good things for the needy people of Rocky Point. “It’s what Christmas is all about,” commented one veteran member of the group. Paige Richardson Beginning with a couple dozen good-hearted folks, the annual treks have grown exponentially every year with well over 70 in attendance for Christmas 2013. Over the years their objectives have expanded as well. In association with the two local LDS church branches, each year they select 10 – 12 families to whom they provide holiday packages that include a healthy assortment of food, household supplies, clothing and toys. For the last several years they’ve held a huge “Street BBQ” in a selected barrio, which this last year was in San Rafael. They served over 300 hot dogs to the grateful residents.

Ready to Roll Out to the Barrio! In a separate effort, the church youth participate in a “Value Project” each year where the younger ones assembled 50 bags of toys and distributed them throughout the barrios. The 2013 “Value Project” was lead by the Richardson’s 12 year old daughter, Paige. The selfless contributions of these Americans and Rocky Point aficionados cannot be overemphasized, even though their reward is the personal satisfaction of knowing that a family, a neighborhood, a group of children had a better Christmas because of their efforts!

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Casa Hogar Home for the Aged: A Miracle of Chiles Rellenos Efficiency; a Haven of Comfort for the Elderly By Joe Houchin

Among the nuclei of donation worthy charities in Puerto Peñasco, one of the most inconspicuous, yet highly effective health service providers is the Catholic extended care facility known as “Casa Hogar” home for the aged. Within the mission-style walled surrounding is a comfortable and secure atmosphere presently called home by 30 elderly citizens. Without the benefit of Casa Hogar, which exists entirely on donated funds and supplies, none of its residents would have a place to live, as one of the requirements for being accepted into the warm care of Casa Hogar is that patients have no other family to care for them. Currently there are three Sisters, all experienced in-home care givers assigned by the Catholic diocese to run the home and provide care to the 30 residents. What’s close to miraculous about Casa Hogar is that since its completion in May of 1992, over 21 years ago, it has not only been maintained entirely on donations, but operated with great efficiency by just three Catholic nuns and a staff consisting of two grounds and maintenance people and three in the kitchen. The Sisters have recruited several loyal volunteers, young people from neighborhood schools who clean and help wherever needed. The biggest inconsistency, it seems, has been keeping a board of directors intact, and that is because the board is made up of volunteers who don’t commit for long periods of time. One, however, has remained steadfast among the advisors in good faith, assisting in any way possible with fulfilling the needs of Casa Hogar as the Patron President. That person is Rubén Rodriguez Rico who, along with his wife, Clarisa Flores de Rodriguez serves as co-chairmen and has done so since 2009. Rubén explains that his motivation is from his father’s lifelong wish to build a home for the aged, which never happened before his passing seven years ago.

Rubén took up the crusade by devoting all his spare time to help Casa Hogar while running his large business, Tips Party Planning and Supplies, which you’ve seen around Puerto Peñasco. His main store is on Benito Juarez serving as a veritable party and holiday headquarters.

the famous little down of Dolores, Guanajuato, where the war for Mexican Independence actually began on September 16, 1810 with a shout for arms by Father Miguel Hidalgo from the bell tower of his church.

By Chef Mickey 2012 Iron Chef Winner!

Hi there, Happy Valentine’s Day! This is your friend and Chef Mickey here in still beautiful Rocky Point, Mexico. Kind of cold but still very lovely. Here’s your recipe for this month. Stuffed chiles are popular all over Mexico. The type of chiles used differs from region to region but larger chiles are obviously easier to stuff than smaller ones. Poblanos and Anaheim chiles are quite mild, but you can use hotter chiles if you prefer.

Ingredients & Procedure Rubén has been responsible for securing funding, much of it from the municipality, to have the rooms renovated each year, as well as getting the city to pay the electric bills for the facility. He and Clarisa were instrumental in having meals prepared for the residents three days a week by Flavio’s (Aquí Es Con Flavio), The Pointe and Cocina Express. Someone from Casa Hogar (or a volunteer) picks up the meals on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Rubén continuously looks for other restaurants that might provide meals for the other days of the week. His goals are to secure ongoing donations in the major areas of operations expenses and overhead to ease the burden of constantly searching for funding to provide essentials for patients.

The Sisters who run Casa Hogar are so appreciative of every small donation which is obvious from the broad smiles visitors receive. Their religious devotion is a pleasure to see as well. Mother Superior Sister María Del Buen Consejo has been at Casa Hogar for three years. She has two other Sisters on her staff: Sister Maria Gloria and Sister Maria Trinidad. They are all members of the 126 year old Order of Maria Imaculada. Sister Maria Del Buen Consejo was born on September 16, Mexican Independence Day, in

She is the oldest of seven siblings and got her calling when she was only 14 years old, but she had to think about it for two more years. She became a nurse and served 25 years assigned to hospitals and another 17 years assigned to homes. Her assignments have included such locales as Rome, Italy, the jungles of Ecuador and all around Mexico. Of all the countries she has worked, she holds the values and traditions of Mexico in the highest regard. In fact, any time she has served in other countries, Sister Maria always displayed a map of Mexico on her wall along with a Mexican flag and the Virgin of Guadalupe. In Italy, she did have an Italian flag to remind her that she was a visitor of that historic country. She takes her annual spiritual retreat in her home town so she can visit her family. Casa Hogar has ongoing needs for items like Ensure, soap, cleaning supplies, toiletries, sugar, bread, rice, beans and flour. On their big wish list is a small car they can use to pick up donations. Casa Hogar is located on Blvd. Josefa O. de Dominguez in Colonia Oriente next door to the new cathedral. You can call 638-383-2599 or 638-112-0846 for more information.

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• 6 fresh Poblano or Anaheim chiles • 2 potatoes • Scant 1 cup of cream cheese • 1 3/4 cup grated aged cheddar cheese • 1 tsp salt • 1/ tsp ground pepper • 2 eggs separated • 1 cup of all-purpose flour • 1/ tsp white pepper • Oil for frying • Chili flakes, to garnish (optional) 1. Make a neat slit down one side of each chili. Place them on in a dry frying pan over medium heat, turning them until the skin blisters. 2. Place the hot chiles in a strong plastic bag and tie the top to keep the steam in. Set aside for 20 minutes, carefully peel off the skins and remove the seeds through the slit, keeping the chiles whole. Dry the chiles with paper towels and set them aside. 3. Scrub or peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2 inch squares. Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil, add the potatoes and let the water return to the boiling point. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are just tender, do not overcook. Drain then thoroughly. 4. Put the cream cheese in a bowl and stir in the grated cheese, with 1/2 a tsp salt and black pepper. Add the potatoes and mix gently 5. Spoon some of the potato filling into each chile, put them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and chill for one hour, so that the filling becomes firm. 6. Put the egg whites in a clean grease free bowl and whisk them to form peaks. In a separated bowl beat the yolks until pale, then fold in the whites. Scrape the mixture into a large shallow dish. Spread out the flour in another shallow dish and season with salt and white pepper, heat the oil for deep frying to 375 degrees, coat a few chiles first in the flour and then in egg before adding carefully to the hot oil. Fry the chiles in batches until golden and crisp, drain on paper towels and serve hot, Garnish with sprinkle of chili flakes for extra heat if desired, and there you have it. Chef Mickey’s Place, on Blvd. Fremont in Plaza del Sol, is open every day from noon to 10 pm, and our cooking classes will resume in late February, Reservations are suggested at 388-9500.

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Oaxacan Weaver Showcases Art By Merrily Shinyeda Photos by Peter Shinyeda

Puerto Peñasco continues to evolve from a sleepy fishing village that once attracted only students on spring break and Arizona families escaping for the weekend, to a popular resort destination for U.S. and Mexican vacationers. Luxury condominium complexes, improved roads and the recent remodeling of the Old Port have changed the face of Peñasco while the announcement that a cruise ship terminal is to be built is sure to have a profound effect on the future of this little town. The evolution of Puerto Peñasco has not gone unnoticed. Along with the appearance of big box stores, franchises and chain restaurants, artists are making the pilgrimage from places as far away as Oaxaca. Sensing new opportunities to showcase and sell their handicrafts and art, they are introducing Peñasco’s visitors to the unique culture of Mexico. This is a bonus for those of us who have been coming to Puerto Peñasco for years and will help the town attract new visitors who want to experience Mexico and all that Peñasco has to offer.

One of these pilgrims is Julio Domingo Martinez Quiñones, a seventh generation Zapoteco weaver from the village of Teotitlan del Valle. His village, nestled just 20 miles from the city of Oaxaca, is considered the epicenter of traditional hand woven textiles, and recognized world-wide for the colorful wool rugs produced there. Teotitlan weavers take great pride in their craft and pass centuries-old techniques on to generation after generation. As beautiful as they are high quality, every rug is unique, and the symbols and patterns woven into each rug preserve the heritage of the Zapoteco people. Like his father before him, Julio began weaving at a young age. There are many

steps that must be performed before weaving begins. Wool must be washed, cleaned and left to dry. It must then be combed to align the fibers before it can be spun into yarn and dyed.

Yarn is dyed in the traditional way with colors concocted from a large variety of plant, animal and mineral sources. Colors are obtained from indigo plants, marigold petals, pomegranate zest, moss, lichens, pecan and seed pods. Murex snails from Oaxaca’s Pacific coast produce purple, while the cochineal bug produces scarlet. Ingredients are mixed to obtain variations in color and shade and exact measurements must be remembered in order to recreate specific dye colors in the future. Once the dyed yarn is dry, it is wound onto bobbins. As a child of five, Julio’s first task was to card yarn. By the time he was seven, he began weaving. It wasn’t until he reached the age of eighteen that he started dying yarn. Obtaining desirable colors requires an artistic eye, exacting measurements and timing. The process is time-consuming and the ingredients are expensive. The most costly materials are añil (indigo) and cochineal, once so highly valued that export was forbidden. Today, the murex sea snail is at risk of extinction and is carefully guarded. Weaving a rug using a foot loom and any number of coils containing colored yarn may take Julio days or weeks, depending on the size and complexity of the design. Julio’s 8 year-old son, Efven, helps by working with the yarn and his 14 year-old daughter, Jessita, has begun weaving. Each year he makes the pilgrimage to Puerto Peñasco from his home in Teotitlan del Valle bringing with him the most fabulous hand woven rugs that he displays in his booth just a half block from the fish market in the Old Port. You can watch Julio at work and see his fabulous hand woven rugs displayed in his booth, February through May. He is happy to talk to you about the process of dying and weaving and the art that has supported his family for generations.

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Posada at the Sonoran Sky By Alicia Grajeda

As many people who live in Mexico know, the traditional Posadas are celebrated during the nine days before Christmas, and even tho we are now in February of 2014 I had to write up a small article to tell everyone that I had the chance to celebrate the Christmas 2013 Posada at the Sonoran Sky Resort, one of the beach front resorts with one of the best and amazing views in Rocky Point. I would not think twice about writing about the fun experience. My boyfriend Marco works as a security guard for the Sonoran Sky Resort, so I was also invited to attend the long waited Posada along with other workers and their wives, girlfriends, friend and/or family members. As soon as we arrived and entered the events salon, we noticed that everything was nicely decorated. The tables were nicely set and decorated with golden colors, the banda was playing and the dance floor was already set so everyone grabbed a partner and started dancing right away. Even

some of the condo owners joined the fun and danced all night long. Lots of dancing, lots of food, tamales, frijoles puercos, sopa fria and cake! Lots of cerveza and liquor, there was lots to choose from for everyone and even soda for the ones that don’t drink alcohol. We all know that food is everyone’s favorite part of the Posadas, and everything was delicious. Ing. Fernando Anaya Millan Director of the Sonorans Resorts thanked and congratulated everyone including the employees at the maintenance department, maids, and security guards for an excellent hard working year and for keeping the Sonoran Sky looking good, clean and safe all year long. He also reminded them how that makes national and international tourists come back stay and enjoy such a beautiful place. Also hosting the Posada was Lic. Marcos Marmolejo the administrator at the Sonoran Sky, he was happy everyone enjoyed their night and had a good time with family and friends and, he also enjoyed sharing the night with employees and friends. Just like every year there was a raffle for gifts, most of the employees received a nice Christmas gift, everyone that was lucky enough to win a gift in the raffle was very happy. It was a fun night, filled with nice people, lots of food, lots of dancing and laughing and joking around, everyone was really happy, had a great time and will be looking forward to next year’s Christmas Posada!

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¡Por fin! Finally! The City Secures Funding to Improve Blvd Samuel Ocaña!

By Joe Houchin

This is great news for many, especially those who live in and stay in the Sandy Beach area when they visit Rocky Point. In keeping with his pre-election promises, Mayor Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta continues to secure funding and initiate road improvement projects to better the infrastructure of our little slice of paradise by the sea. Completion of the Cholla Road extension by the new Convention Center was followed by the beginning of repavement work on Benito Juarez, and now we can count on a smooth ride down Samuel Ocaña that will allow us to pass by several stores to make last minute purchases on our way to the Sonoran Resorts and the many other nice condominiums along Sandy Beach.

According to a press release issued earlier in the month, road work on Blvd. Samuel Ocaña is part of the city’s comprehensive urbanization and modernization plan to improve infrastructure and will begin before the end of this year. This type of improvement takes on even greater meaning with the recent ground breaking for the new cruise ship home port for which funding has also been secured. Nearly 30 million pesos was transferred from the state to the city on December 23rd, which gives the city the go ahead to begin the first phase of improvements beginning at Benito Juarez for 1.3 kilometers to Ave. Juan Barrera before the end of the year. The project plan is to have two driving lanes and a parking lane along each side for the length of the road. Paving will consist of hydraulic concrete.

Engineer Reyna Orozco indicated the City has both the technical ability and human resources to carry out the projects while strictly adhering to legal provisions and norms derived from the present agreement, guaranteeing the correct application of resources and fulfillment of goals. This is refreshing news to the many who know that Samuel Ocaña is the first impression many get of our city upon initially entering.

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Mike Bibb

Nancy Phelan

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.

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.

Gretchen Ellinger

Designer - Owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín, born in Pachuca, Hidalgo, raised in Guadalajara, moved to Puerto Peñasco from Puerto Vallarta in 2003. He enjoys developing lasting personal relationships with his customers by beautifying their homes and making their dreams come true, loves music and good wine, he himself has taken every photo for his ads, member of the Interior Design Society and also of the Puerto Peñasco Photography Club,

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.

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 and enjoys intelligent conversation.

Joe Houchin Joe Houchin writes the blog for www.sonoranresorts.mx, using his 30 years of travel writing and international tourism destination promotion experience. His travel articles have been published in 18 countries. He has designed and operated international tours throughout southern Europe as well as the southwest U.S. and has written the brochure and ad copy for all of them. Joe was educated and lived in Mexico and Spain, graduating from the University of Barcelona in Modern Languages and Hispanic Studies. He planned to retire on the coast of southern Spain until he discovered Puerto Peñasco in 2000. He has lived in his “little slice of paradise by the sea” since 2009.

Eddie Wharez

favorite quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer

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.

Cap’n Greg 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.

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 parttime 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!

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2 FISH Ministry

Over the past 5 years we have seen the need for 2 FISH Ministry many times in many ways. Not only is it a help for the people in the community, but also for the many that travel through Puerto Peñasco. Some of them are traveling through after being deported, some come searching for happiness, work, money, or sometimes a simple plate of food. What a comfort to be able to offer them a plate of food and the warmth and love that comes from those working in the ministry. Many arrive virtually destroyed from being on the road. Riding on the trains is very difficult; they suffer from the weather while riding “the beast” and many of the weakest parish before they arrive at their destination. Many of them know that when they come to this community they will be fed, and like the prodigal son, they will be welcomed. If you have a heart to help this ministry, 100% of all donations go directly to purchase food and supplies to serve

over 300 meals per day, 5 days per week. Your tax deductible checks can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, Box 1032, Lukeville, Az 85341. Please make a note that your donation is for the 2 FISH Ministry. You may also come by the main kitchen located on Kino Blvd 2 blocks west of the Numeros store and drop off any food donations. Thank you to all those who have helped and continue to help provide food for the needy of our community.

P.S. We need the following: We need 6’ or 8’TABLES and CHAIRS for a third kitchen. VOLUNTEERS to cook or serve from 1PM to 3PM. PEOPLE to call on markets and fruit and vegetable stands for any kind of food, or canned goods which are about to expire.

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to eat”

Mark 6:37

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Santa Devoted Lots of Time To Needy Kids (and Parents) In Puerto Peñasco During The Holidays! Tariff Reduction on ICRESON

By Joe Houchin

We never tire of conveying the gratitude shared by thousands of impoverished Rocky Point families who are recipients of the selfless generosity of our readers, made up of the expat community here and those of you who love Rocky Point like it’s your second home. Many of you bring down clothing, food and toys when you come, especially during the holidays when the needy need them most. Were it not for your generous thoughts and actions thousands of kids would have no Christmas at all. Thanks to your donations through the collection efforts of many local businesses and non-profit organizations, each year needy local families can count on having a Christmas meal, a warm blanket, shoes, shirts, pants and jackets. How do we know your indispensable contributions make the season jolly for so many? We employ the “Santa’s eye view” method of witnessing the tremendous amount of benevolence that abounds throughout our little slice of paradise by the sea during this season of sharing and giving, of sparing and forgiving.

This holiday season, in addition to their normal munificent services, local social clubs spread Christmas cheer to include the parents of children who are physically challenged by crippling diseases and accidents requiring their full time care, love and devotion, plus ongoing therapy and special equipment to facilitate their needs. For this, clubs worked with DIF, the 28 year old municipal service for Integral Family Development assistance and invited the brave moms to receive gifts along with their afflicted children. And Santa was there, too. As we followed Santa around, it became clear that the number of needy kids and families had increased noticeably this season over last; at least one function experienced attendance nearly double that of last year. Good news is that there were toys and other gifts aplenty for everyone. It was as if all you caring donors anticipated this year’s surge of needy Rocky Point residents! Santa began his rounds on Wednesday, December 11th in the colorful surroundings of DIF’s Rehabilitation Center outside recreation area where the jolly guy handed out gift baskets full of beauty products to the devoted moms of the kids in DIF’s rehab programs.

Our method involves simply following Santa as he makes his charitable rounds as scheduled by various organizations. We say “simply”, not “easily”, because Santa’s devotion to making kids happy and parents proud does not allow for much rest. In the case of Mark Olszewski who doesn’t play Santa, but rather becomes Santa from the very moment he dons his oh so recognizable furry, fluffy red and white suit with the elegantly flowing white beard. You may know Mark as one half of Mark and Barb, who, between them, have not been able to say no to anyone in need for over 13 years. Their omnipresence has resulted in, among others, the formation of their own charity called Adopta-Classroom that has provided school supplies and equipment to elementary schools serving about 4,000 students here Even toys take on a much deeper philosophical importance to children accustomed to being deprived of the simplest items. Just imagine what it means to a young boy who receives his very own brand new soccer ball; how important that single present could be in keeping him out of a gang or away from drugs. Likewise, imagine what an iconic Barbie Doll could mean to the development of a young girl’s self-esteem and sense of responsibility to have a little “friend” of such highly perceived value to her imagination and creativity.

Their kids also received gift bags full of warm fuzzy stuffed animals and other kid favorites. The highlight of that morning was when the mayor’s wife, First Lady Rafaela Félix de Figueroa paid the group a visit. The First Lady serves as President of DIF Municipal of Puerto Peñasco and finds a way to be at every DIF function to thank everyone who participated. After the last mom’s smile was recorded, Santa was only too delighted to fulfill our special request and travel to the Sonoran Spa Resort from deep in that east Puerto Peñasco barrio just to add his Christmas spirit for a photo op to show off the giant tree made from nearly 1,000 feet of garland and 7,700 lights hanging from ceiling to lobby floor. (For more on this creative decoration, click on http://www.sonoranresorts. mx/?p=10726). Next on Santa’s agenda was the Big Event (that’s BIG with a capitol B-I-G!) on Saturday the 14th at Esperanza Para Nueva Vida Assistance Center, the totally nonprofit, all volunteer community center that has been a haven for Barrio San Rafael residents since 2005 and founded by benefactors Harold and Kathy Tuttle who are Phoenix residents and frequent visitors to their beloved Rocky Point. (http://www.laesperanzaparanuevavida. mex.tl) Always a huge party (last year an estimated 500600 kids and adults attended), this year the Center

hosted well over a thousand parents and children— none of whom left hungry, thirsty or gift less, thanks to donations from regular visitors and readers like you. Santa distributed candy through the crowd and a cadre of nearly 70 volunteers, including a bus load of experienced Christian kids party givers from the Association of International Ministries in Phoenix (AIM) handed out toys for all ages, engaged the kids in face painting, finger nail decorating and put on a show for everyone. AIM was founded by Juan and Rose Silva (www.aimworld.info), whose members have helped the Tuttles entertain kids here for many years. Harold and Kathy along with Barb Olszewski and the indispensable volunteer Center President and Director (since the very beginning), Blanca Estela Soto Ayala, a licensed Physical Therapist in her parallel life, seemed to be miraculously everywhere you looked assisting someone with something. They were always with a broad smile they just couldn’t seem to control— because it came from the pleasure they receive from watching the bright, wide eyes of so many kids euphoric in surprise and happiness holding gifts they never imagined could be their very own! We hope these photos will do the day justice in depicting the pure joy of the kids and parents alike. In spite of such a long day, Santa and Barb left the premises with bigger smiles than when they arrived nearly seven hours earlier. This day might be done, but Santa still had one more round to make on the following Tuesday, December 17th. Over a hundred kids, nearly all of whom were accompanied by at least one parent, excitedly attended the second gift giving party at DIF’s Rehab Recreation area, as Santa and a couple of members of the Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball team called the names of parents and kids who sat on Santa’s lap for photos and carried off handmade stockings chock full of small Christmas gifts that kept them still and distracted while the others received their gifts. The day was highlighted with special gifts of a wheel chair, a shower chair, a stroller and a walker given to three children of very grateful parents. The equipment was donated by Rosanne Urbanowicz and made a long term positive impact on the lives of three families. In and out of his magical Santa suit, Mark Olszewski is one (and, he’ll be the first to tell you, not the only one) of our expats who personify the locally adopted mantra, “It’s all about the kids…!”

Wishing you Peace, Health and Prosperity for the New Year, we remind you that this article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group by www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

(Catastral and Registry Institute of the State of Sonora) By Lic. Leticia Márquez Urquídez

Excellent news for foreigners wishing to purchase property in the Mexican federal area, due to various appeals against excessive tariff by the office of the public property registry, its tariff has changed. It has stopped charging the amount of 5 per thousand on the highest value of the transaction, between the amount of the transaction, cadastral value and commercial value. Now that rate was removed and is based on a flat rate of $2000 Pesos, regardless of the value of the transaction. Plus other smaller amounts that are taken for consideration as the number of properties being purchased, registry seal, notes i.e. on a $500,000 Dlls. transaction the registration fee to ICRESON was $3,636.00 Dlls. and now with the new flat fee, the fee will be approximately $300 Dlls. Other good news is that the city has not changed their cadastral values on urban areas. Title & Trust Legal Services in Association with Georgina Ross & Broker Owner of Georgie’s Realty. From USA: (520) 269-3789 or 638-388-5322.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

ALANON

BOOK & EXCHANGE

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

Donna (044-638) 109-3766 Email: mmdonnadonna@aol.com English Speaking Meetings 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

BUNCO BABES

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.

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.

(044-638) 100-8471 English Speaking Meetings Mon & Wed 10-11am & 6-7pm, Sun 9am 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (Next to Galindo’s Cafe) Thu 10AM Big Book Study Sat. 9:30am above Candy Cake in Old Port Newcomers/Book Study Meeting

AMPI

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

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.

Located in the Mirador Lower floor of Los Juanes Restaurant ½ block north of Matamoros (Pink Cadillac) on Chihuahua Open daily 11AM to 7PM Kitchen open (except Sundays) 11AM to 3PM

2013 OFFICERS: President: Gretchen Ellinger President-Elect: Rommel Bustamante Legal VP: Ricardo Bórquez Ruíz Ethics VP: Grant MacKenzie Jr. Education VP: Gretchen Ellinger MLS VP: Jonni Francis PR VP: Mary Snyder Events: Liane Armstrong Language & Culture: Milton Felix Reyes Membership VP: Glen Martinez Secretary: Randi Alcott IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU 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

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

Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year

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.

MagicJack (602) 539-0381 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email americanlegionmx15@yahoo.com

LOTS OF FUN AND GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS!

2012 OFFICERS: Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354 First Vice Commander: Michael Dugas General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June)

NEW MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES 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 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

Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 6:30pm on the last Wed. of every month at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont

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.

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. Sandy Spain: 388-0857 Brenda Barden: 044-386-9197 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. 2012 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2012 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 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Marcia Florian Vice President: Randi Alcott Treasurer: Georgia Mastin Secretary: Mary Inserra

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.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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.

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: Jane Joyner at Playa Bonita RV Park cjanejoyner@yahoo.com or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

REHABILITATION CENTER

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

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

LIONS CLUB

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

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.

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.

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

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.

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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.

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.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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.

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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB 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.

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION 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.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship 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 Blvd. Fremont. Fremont Plaza #4 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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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac.org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Fremont (next to Black Dog) Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC) BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13-map in paper), or get information at www. rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1-WC) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – is now a drop off site for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Giuseppis Espresso is located on Blvd. Fremont between Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the STOP sign at Sinaloa, next to Black Dog Casino (01152-638) 383-5181. (#1-AAC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 3247241. (#1-dg)

SEARCHING FOR A GURU – or Spiritual Guide.CALL DR. VAZQUEZ (011-52-638) 383-3014. (#1-V) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant (#1-AL)

WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@hotmail.com. (#30-2)

ART GALLERIES

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & JewelryCertified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel EspinosaCharles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@yahoo. com. (#9-1)

Build your Dream Home in Rocky Point today! Work with a professional company backed by dozens of completed home projects. Visit RockyPointHomeBuilders. com and learn why we are the number one builder of custom homes in Puerto Peñasco. (#37-3)

ROCKY POINT GALLERY – come in and experience Rocky Points most interesting display of colorful and original Mexican art and photography, visually capturing Rocky Point’s culture. Custom framing. Art by Gaby. Reasonable prices, located behind Mercedes in Old Port. Open every day 9am to 8pm. Zarapoza #10. Col. El Puerto. (044-638) 104-6141 cel. 388-6709 local. (#9-2) MERMAID’S MARKET ARTS AND CRAFTS – Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-3PM at the Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Info: www.facebook.com/ mermaidsmarket Contact: mexicoruss@ gmail.com (#MM-1) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)

CATERING LA COCINA de RAMON – Ave. Francisco González Bocanegra (638) 388-5362 (#50-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 3831011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO - RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday &Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner 8AM - 8PM. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52-638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis.info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES

PBC – PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER – ONLY AMERICAN SALON IN Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1)

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) 383-3434. (#64-3)

BILL PAYING SERVICE

FM3 SERVICES

DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#30-1)

SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, 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) 476-1187 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) FOR SALE 2000. POLARIS SPORTSMAS 500 – Runs great, very good condition. Call Victor or Rick (044-638) 105-7839 or (623) 680-3872. (#861) TURN KEY FULLY FUCTIONAL ESPRESSO COFFEE CART – Ready to set up. Selfcontained with fridge, espresso machine, coffee grinder all included. Ask for Anita or Maria (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#86-1) FOR SALE – Cricut Imagine® inkjet printing machine, new, still in box... plus 2 Disney Pixar cartridges. (602) 618-8340 or (044-638) 3808233. (#86-9)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE PRINCESA E506 – 3 BED, 2 BATH Beachfront Vew. Fully Furnished. Bank Trust. Great rental. $279,900. Call Paul, Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agente. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@ hotmail.com (#102-4) AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) LUXURY BEACHFRONT CONDO – 2.237 sq ft. 2 ocean view bedrooms, 2ba. For sale or trade. Can be two separate rentals. Furnished, ready to move in. Close to new airport. LLC Trust in place. For pictures and info go to www. forsalebyowner.com/22804114. Email tessororuby2009@gamil.com (520) 9774388 (#102-1) PRINCESA 2BED – 2 Bath, bank trust in place ocean front view $169,900 cash. Call Pablorealty@hotmail.com. (602) 288-8687 or 383-8657 Licensed agent in Sonora. (# 102-5)

NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REMODEL – DYNAMIC Local Builder, Architect and Engineering. Economy Resort homes from $80,000 to Contemporary, Tuscan and Hacienda designs. Land additional and from US $19,900, designs, permits and hook ups may be included. Two models available, or design your own. GREAT DEALS NOW with us at the Laguna Shores Resort and new Sea View home in a private area of Rocky Point. Healthy competition gets you the very best deals! Call Glen Paulsen: MX (044-638) 3861999 Email: glencbn@gmail.com (#102-10)

PRINCESA 1BED – 1 Bath, with bank trust. View of the ocean and court yard. Call Pablorealty@hotmail.com (602) 2888687. Licensed Real Estate Agent for Sonora, MX. (#102-6)

FURNITURE DEALERS & DELIVERY

JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 3885512 and 383-2698. (#110-2)

MOVING FROM THE STATES – to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups.Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) FURNITURE/MATRESSES/SOFAS – We offer everything for your casa as well as a large selection of gift items. Best quality & Best Prices. Su Casa located on Rodeo Drive. E-mail shopsucasa.com (#90-1) HELP WANTED TELEMARKETERS NEEDED! – Must speak English. Join the team in our new call center. Make $500-$3000 pesos a week. Email your curriculum to penascojob@gmail.com. (#99-2) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT 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) 3833919, (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. (#10042)

INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY –REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS

MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1)

REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) PABLO REALTY – located in Rocky Point. Call 383-8657. Sonoran Licensed Agent. Selling in Rocky Point for 14 years. From U.S. (602) 288-8687. (#140-3) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE – On the beach in Rocky Point Call (638) 383-2596. (#152-2) PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 232-8142. From Mexico (1-800) 426-6482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#15721) AGUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (011-52-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) SATELLITE TV, DSS, DBS, FTA, C/ BAND – Home theater, internet, audio/ video, sales, service, custom installations, residential and commercial. Mobile (044638) 103-5317 Mex. VOIP (602) 635-2246 USA. ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 4432368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Dear Sandra, just came back from PP had such a great time, until the rain chased us away! Enjoy your paper! Keep up the good work! Wishing you a little holiday magic! For you and your family, as hard as it is right now! Hope to meet you sometime! Renata Hoping 2014 sees the return of the editorial page, I miss reading all the gossip, rumors and new things going on around town. Was my favorite page (or 2) of the paper... Aaron Rand Love your paper, love your town! L. Brock Highland, CA Dear Sandy and Lannette First of all I want to tell you both how sorry we were to learn of Tom’s passing. I for one will miss the editorial he wrote every month in the RPTimes. I do hope you’ll continue it. We haven’t been down there since last May and I can tell you I miss all of our Mexican friends there. In fact the vendors, waiters at Sr. Amigos’s all treat us like family and Jorge and Eloisa at La Roca Motel, they are our family. When I broke my hip there, the red cross was so helpful and I had non-stop visitors at the motel all from the shops and Senior Amigo. How wonderful and humbling for me. We’ve been invited to their homes, and of course we go. Though I or Dale don’t speak a word of Spanish, hugs and smiles are a universal language. To say we love Rocky Point, yes we truly do. My granddaughter Sara loves it there and also, so I want to send her a gift of the paper. Her address is, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sincerely yours and Merry Christmas to you both. Dale and Jean Johnson Sun City, AZ Other than the great sunset location and terrific food one of the best parts of this (Satisfied Frog) is the charitable community outreach component of their business plan. More to come! Rick Nichols We’re coming to the Satisfied Frog, on the Malecon!

Hello, my name is Jesus Renteria aka (Eddie) from Surprise, Arizona. I was originally born in Mexico and immigrated to the US when I was 8. I was raised in California and moved to AZ in 2004 and love it here. For the past 10 years I always heard people talk about Rocky Point but for some reason I was never attracted to it. Well, on October of this year for my 40th birthday my family and I decided to take a 4 day trip there and let me tell you I was impressed and can’t get this PP out of my mind. I have been there 3 other times since then and want to establish roots there. My wife and I are planning to retire in 10 years from our government jobs and move to Jalisco, Mexico but our focus has changed to Rocky Point and possibly starting a business there when the Port opens. With this said I’m requesting guidance or assistance on what my family and I do to establish roots there. We would love to help the locals and join a group or organization that directly helps others in Rocky Point. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you very much and God Bless. Jesus Renteria Silvia @ Premium Services (602) 449-8291 Bianey @ Sun Valley Services (520) 829-4340 Both these gals know all there is to know about getting your papers in order to live and work in Mexico. You want to make sure that all your T’s are crossed, and all your I’s are dotted before venturing into any business negotiations. I would be more than happy to talk with you if you find yourself close to my office off Calle 13 (and I am at my desk). Sincerely SandyO

Is there a December issue this year? I went to all my normal places and some this week and could not find a RP Times anywhere. I stopped by the office a two times but I guess I keep late hours and the office was closed. LOL Everywhere I went I found a JoinUs and was disappointed to see no RPTimes. Is there a December issue? Is there help needed with distribution? Dentist, doctor, pharmacy, Little Caesars :) etc., etc. So Sad :( Tommy Thomas Haines Yes Tommy, they are out today. Sorry to worry you, and thanks for asking.

Hi there, We always enjoy the information in your paper but I must say the accuracy is questionable. For instance on page 38 of the January 2014 issue you state “ there are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in the city limits except on Sandy Beach next to the Reef ”. Yet there is a perfectly fine dry campground with clean toilets and showers just a couple of block from your office. I speak of course of Concha Del Mar RV park right beside Laos Mar. Hope this helps you correct your information page. Don Hay BC Dry camping means different things to many people. It means camping in a location where electric sewer connections are not available at each site, camping at a campground with centralized facilities, and it means driving into the woods and camping among the trees. So depending upon your definition, there can be “dry camping” from the Reef at one end of Sandy Beach, all the way to Concha Del Mar, next to Playa Bonita at the other end.

Same feeding frenzy was on our beach over in Playa Encanto a couple weeks ago... surprised I still keep seeing pics of their continuing feeding ...hope they are eating sting rays and jellies...lol. And yes...this is a fast SS not slow…lol...or maybe it was slower then he wanted therefore calling it “slow”?? lol. They were fun to take pics of...I took quite a few at our place as well...it was just amazing seeing so many. Valerie Brian Burton

Guauuuu...vamos 2 _3 veces al año.... pero nos hospedamos en Palomas, yo una vez llegando ya no salgo... excepto si hay que ir al mercado. Ahora siiii tengo que ir a ver esta belleza con mis propios ojos. Felicidad. Julia Orozco-Lucero

We saw one of those Blue Footed Boobies last October on Sandy Beach, but of course I didn’t have my camera with me. Beautiful bird! Nicole Borgstahl Wiese I like the story on page 43 about the school we are trying to raise $$$ for so we can purchase A\C before the spring...My last raffle raised $1125. We still have a long way to go…My new Raffle includes 2 nights in a condo at La Princesa (thanks Celie) 2 tickets to Hot Dog & A Smile, 2 tickets to January Jam and you even get to Meet & Greet with Roger Clyne...raffle tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100 US Dollars. Mark Olszewski Everyone NEEDS TO GO BACK AND READ THE STORY IN THE December ISSUE OF THE ROCKY POINT TIMES NEWSPAPER! Coming down Friday!!!! Barb Walters Harris

What exciting news for the citizens of Puerto Peñasco! Kim Blumenfeld Yes, the Home Port is very exciting! “Leagan Realty- Scottsdale, Arizona loves your page Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Thanks for the like back! Congrats to everyone on the ground breaking news on the Home Port! Very exciting. Keep us updated. Leagan Realty- Scottsdale, Arizona Just read the article on bringing food across the border. I’m wondering am I allowed to bring frozen sealed packages of venison. I’d hate to lose it at the border as its fabulous meat. Would appreciate hearing from you. If it can be brought in I’ll bring you a package. Jess

CROSSING THE BORDER INTO MEXICO @ LUKEVILLE/SONOYTA I wish I could tell you it was OK to bring your venison into Mexico, BUT IT’S NOT! NO MEAT, NO PRODUCE. So sorry. I would LOVE some!! All I have to say is...I haven’t gotten the ‘red light’ for many a month now. I didn’t bring meat, but I did bring a little wine for Thanksgiving weekend. SandyO I WIN (a subscription). Ilene Spilsbury Hailey I will be leaving the deep snow here in New Mexico for Puerto Peñasco in 11 days...not that I am counting the minutes or anything!!!! Patryka Chaves Come on down! Love that paper so interesting Jean Graham Thank You, Jeanie!! Cool, have seen a lot of them (Blue Footed Boobie) lately in front of Playa de Oro. Dick Steele Hi Alicia! I’m so excited to be receiving a subscription to the Rocky Point Time. Thank you so much! We haven’t been able to go down there in a while but plan to change that in the next month!! Again, thanks a bunch. Ilene Hailey Thank you for adding me, Gee I am so sorry about your husband, I can somewhat relate, as I just lost my Mom in September. I will be back home in RP this weekend, hope in the future we meet up! Feliz Navidad! Krista Ojeda Lived there 1 year, people, temperature and FUN-Perfect year round, was my experience. Oh one exception had a sandstorm, not common though. George A. Pearce Hi Sandy, I contacted you last year concerning a visit my family planned to take to take to Rocky Point (email trail is below). We took the trip in October and loved it so much that we plan on making a trip to Rocky Point at least 2-3 times a year. We just purchased a Travel Trailer that we plan on storing at the Playa Bonita Trailer Park. We’ve already reserved spots at the park for our children’s Spring and Fall breaks.

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com We also hope to take the trailer to Rocky Point at the end of the year and spend a few days there. Starting next year, the Christmas break would probably be one of our regular visits. So, know that we are going all in, so to speak, on our travels to Rocky Point. I was wondering if you had any other suggestions, thoughts, etc. on being a regular visitor. I’d really like to get an insider’s view of things—Stuff that people that regularly vacation there know that the casual vacationer may miss. I’m sure that eventually we will figure things out, but I’m hoping to shorten that learning curve! Any help you can give is greatly appreciated! My whole family is so excited! We can’t wait for our next trip… Thanks, Mike Oh, how cool! You have to take the kids at low tide to explore the tide pools. First thing you need to do is go out to Las Conchas, and visit CEDO (CENTER FOR THE EDUCATION OF DESERTS AND OCEANS)where the big whale skeleton is up on the hill...they have tours (free, but donations accepted) and they are REALLY INTERESTING!! Take a note pad/pencil and your camera. You need to go to Cholla at low tide for shelling and walking across the bay (but watch for the tide). You must visit the Pinacate Biosfera (at the 1/2 way point as you drive to Rocky Point, you pass the entrance, then farther south, closer to RP, is the road to the Pinacate Center. Wonderful!! Volcanoes, Craters... you will want to take a lunch and drinks. Plan a full day out there. When are you coming? I will be in my office just before and probably after Christmas. SandyO I grew up in Deer Valley just down the road from the original Crazy Ed’s back in the late 60’s and early 70’s. My brother was a bus boy for a time at that location!! Deb Johnson Can’t wait to go to the Satisfied Frog in Rocky Point!!! Best Brunch ever!! Cynthia Riggs I have to go to Pane e Vino for their weekend brunch 10AM-3PM!! Love Rocky Point Times! It’s mailed to my home every month :) AZ Real Estate and Property Management We love our subscribers. Thank you! Nice talking with you too! I’d love to share a beverage with you sometime. So sorry for your loss, don’t know if we will be back for New Year’s (helping with grandchildren). But, should be back in early January. Happy New Year to you and your daughter! Cynthia Gardella Tegge Definitely!! I’m going to hold you to it! Happy Holidays mi Amiga! Tammy Hicks Yes, next year...Cholla Christmas Lights Parade.

Any recent news about the proposed dock for cruise ships? Judy Roads Pickrell Yes, ground breaking article on our Facebook Page ROCKY POINT TIMES NEWSPAPER, and in our January paper and this issue. Fun! I love Rocky Point. We should all go sometime! Leslie Kester For me Rocky Point is my paradise I really enjoy it to the fullest! Jesus Aguilar Just got back from Rocky Point Monday. Had a blast, shopped and ate everywhere, I’m going again soon! Felt really safe, love it there! Tracy L Kitchens Boggess We just moved to Peñasco permanently and have no worries of our safety. We used to live in downtown Phoenix! Mary Robson Looks good to me, be back in January. Edward Swafford Snow on the mountains in Tucson. Enjoy the beach for all of us!! Penny Stirling Johnson Does anyone take PayPal (Sandra O’Hare?) that I can send some money, and you can buy some angels on our behalf? Aaron Rand How nice of you! No, no PayPal, but I will get ‘em, you pay me back. Still looking forward to our first Christmas in Rocky Point. Colleen Peterson Well, you have a Very Merry First Christmas in Puerto Peñasco...and many more! We still think it’s one of the safest places in Mexico. On our way there tomorrow. Jazmin Pacheco Borjon Victor Come on down...we’ll be here! Whales are in Rocky Point. Wish I was there. Would be something to see. Merle Rowley Oh, how I wish I was there to watch the whales play. I miss Rocky Point. Patricia Bird Would love to be there now! Laurie Rodriguez Darn it I saw a lot of dolphin and sea lion activity last week but no whales :-( oh well will be back soon enough :-) Jane Bonds Nice. I love Rocky Point Heart of the Desert Rottweilers

Oh...several shops on the Malecon accept credit cards, BooBar for one. Wrecked At Reef and The Hut, Mare Blu, out on Sandy Beach, and Capones on Sinaloa...just a few that I can think of. :) Marilyn Loos Haney Wishing we were there. Mary Garcia Lots of businesses don’t take credit cards. Chef Mickey’s, Max’s to name two. So what, go to the ATM and get some cash! : ) Works like money. LOL Tommy Thomas Haines THANKS, TIMES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Tommy Zee Wrecked loosing 10 feet on the east side. It will there 20 years from now Greg Bialy I was told Wrecked is leaving when I was there last week. Gosh I’m not sure anyone knows for certain. Wait and see I guess. Cindy Leonhardt We are not set up for them (credit cards) with the bank at the American Legion either. I will mention this to our board at the next meeting though. I do know most places that accept them charge a 3% fee for use, so I’m thinking it’s cheaper for the customer to pay cash for food and drinks. Ardi Harris I miss you Rocky Point...even more so every month when my Rocky Point Times arrives in the mail. Hope to see you and the dolphins soon! Connie Hutzel 3 weeks and we’ll be there! JoAnna Thomas Melchisedech As of November 7, 2013, Bank of America has started charging a 3% transaction fee on all foreign ATM transactions, regardless of whether the ATM is in their Global ATM Alliance. This is a $3 fee for every $100 deducted from your account! Here is some more info: http://www. vivaveracruz.com/blog/?p=5373 Denise Ackerly Never too late to Win! Love the RP times. I recommend highly for my patients who have never been to RP. You guys are great! Christie Richtar-French Hi Sandy. I’ve been hunting around the web looking for information on running the beach from Rocky Point to El Golfo without much luck. Are you guys planning a trip for 2014? When pulling it up on Google earth it appears to be fairly straight forward but things tend to look easy from outer space. This has gotten me into trouble before...If you’re not doing an official trip would you mind if I bounce a few questions off of you? Thanks. Chris

55 Hi Chris, our first ‘Run’ of 2014 will be May 16-17-18...and no, it is not “straight forward”, and yes, it could get you into trouble (unless you took the Coastal Hwy, of course. LOL SandyO Do you have any updated info on what foods are permitted and what foods are not permitted to bring into Mexico? We understand that the rules have changed or that the existing rules are being enforced more strictly. We’re planning to enter Mexico thru San Luis and head for Rocky Point for this coming weekend. Don’t want to have our food confiscated if we can avoid it. One website says one thing and others say something else. Thanks for your help. Ray Lash Yuma, AZ We think that the border you are crossing through is a little less strict that the Lukeville/Sonoyta border since we got the agri station in Sonoyta???? NO BEEF, NO FRUIT, NO VEGS...MAYBE CHICKEN, BUT PROB NOT. EASIER TO BUY HERE IN TOWN @ LOCAL STANDS, MARKETS, SAM’S CLUB AND BODEGA AURRERA (WalMart). SANDYO Thank you for your RPT. I love it. Sally Seaman Hi there...I have a question for you. We are going to start bringing our dog with us to Rocky Point. Based on the info in the RP Times, we need to have a rabies cert. People have commented about a health certificate....do you know if that’s something we would also need. Hate to get to the border and have a problem. Lastly, if we get the green light in Lukeville do we need to stop and tell them we have the dog with us? Not sure who to get clarification from on this so thought I would start with you. Thanks so much! Beth Clark Weaver Yes, you need health certs for each pet, and NO you don’t have to stop when you get the green light. Happy New Year Sandy, I just received the bill say that my RPT has expired. I sent a check recently....could you check your records? It’s probably been in the last two weeks. Thank you for your efforts. I, by the way, send my sympathy to you and your family for your loss. I myself have been out for 7 weeks recovering from a double by-pass so I really have been “out of the loop” but I so enjoy all that you and Tom have done over all these years. I am happy to see that you are continuing. I don’t get down like I used to but I am always so homesick for “home.” Sincerely, Sammi Tillery, PINEWOOD REALTY PS I have been thinking for years of putting a real estate ad in the summer issues. Could you send me a list of prices for different sizes? Thank you again.

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