Rocky Point Times February 2018 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! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 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 See Page 66 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION 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.

Hello to all, we have started the month of Love and Friendship, and I didn’t’ even feel January go by! I would like to start out February by talking about sports, or FOOTBALL, we are now having the LII (52nd) Super Bowl and I am sure lots of us are waiting for it. It’s probably hard to believe, but Peñasco has many football fans: I know I’ve been watching it probably since Joe Montana was playing. February 4th is the New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles and many of the local bars and restaurants will be showing the game, so make your bets, I’m going with the Patriots! We’ve had a few cold days, especially here at the office, for some reason its colder inside than it is outside, but we have enjoyed beautiful weather pretty much since Christmas. In January we had temperatures around 78° and we will see what February and March bring. Valentine’s Day is this month and I would like to remind you that many of the restaurants offer special Valentine’s Day Dinners or have a special menu just for this day. Remember to make your reservations and don’t forget that many vendors on the street corners sell flowers, roses, candy and stuffed animals for your loved ones or for a dear friend, and the prices are not bad at all. Here in Mexico it is called El Dia del Amor y Amistad, which is love and friendship so many of us pass along gifts to our friends as well (usually just the girls do that). The girls here at the office always had a special Valentine’s Day every year when Tom O’Hare used to take them all out to lunch, buy them gifts and flowers and chocolates and make a special day. I think Sandy, Alicia and Lannette are looking to me to fill his shoes so I had better be making my own reservations! After Valentine’s is over, we will have the Balloon Festival and it’s a great, pretty new event, and everyone loved it last year and we are sure this year will be even better. This is another good event that helps the economy and we are sure all the local business are very happy, from hotels to taco stands. I can’t remember how many people assisted last year, but I know it was a lot of people and I hope this year I get to ride in one of the balloons. Don’t forget to catch the balloons and all the fun from February 23rd to the 25th. Like I said earlier, the year seems to be flying by and next month will be ready for Spring Break and then Semana Santa. I know many of you are not very excited about it, but it’s probably a good time for you to rent out your home, or condo and make some money while you are at your

second home. Remember Semana Santa is busiest on the weekend - lots of traffic and lots of people, so be patient and remember that it’s only a couple of days and then we will all have our quiet beach town back. If you can’t rent your home out and escape the festivities then you are always welcome to join in on the fun. Just look around, there are parties in every corner of the city and Calle 13 is still going strong by the time breakfast comes around! Like every year, whale watching has become one of our best attractions. We follow several pages on Facebook that are giving us info on where they have seen the whales and they are now coming up the sea of Cortez. So far they have been seen them in San Carlos, Bahia de Kino and here in Puerto Peñasco. Our Mar the Cortez is special and we are lucky to have these beautiful creatures migrate though our waters. Lannette is still waiting for one to cruise the bay at Laguna Shores Resort while she is paddle boarding. If you have never been whale watching this is the month to do it. It’s a great experience and we have many options on tours for you to choose from, you can always drive up to Old Port and ask around and prices are pretty affordable and start around $25 dlls per person. There is nothing quite like being up close and personal with a giant whale. They are just massive and so majestic.

And staying around the same subject, don’t forget that the Sea Shell Museum is now OPEN! Russ and Naomi Black

opened a free admission seashell museum for everyone to come and enjoy, they are only open on Fridays from 10am to 5pm. Everyone is welcome and if you would like more info you can also find them on Facebook under SeaShell Museum. Other events happening in Puerto Peñasco are the Charanga Derby to benefit the Casa Hogar (the old folks home as many of your know it) and if you would like to participate visit them at Calle Miguel Hidalgo corner of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and talk to Santiago, they also welcome any donations, like adult diapers, walkers, wheel chairs, medical supplies, non-perishable food, etc., or you can always bring them to our office and we will make sure they receive them. We have had some people ask why we have a Federal check point on the Coastal Highway, and just wanted to let everyone know that they are they for our safety. They set up the check point usually in the afternoons, but they are not there every day, its nothing to be afraid of as they are only following protocol and doing their job, making sure our city keeps and stays safe and it’s good to know they are there in case of an emergency. And if you are travelling the highway at night, they often set up about 10 miles out so look for the flashing lights – they are usually kind of a purplish color and red. When you get close they blink a flashlight at you to slow down, but if you’re not expecting them it can be a bit frightening. So just beware and always try not to drive the highways at night. And be courteous and answer their simple questions and you will receive the same respect in turn. Well, I think that’s it for this month, but before I forget, I would like to say hi and thank you all the way to Arizona City to my golf teacher, Uncle Pat (Sandy’s brother) and to one of our subscribers, my aunt Noemi Zepeda and, of course a big thank you to all of you that read us every month and enjoy the paper, stay safe!

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You ever notice how some people work way too hard to have a good time? I mean, it’s one thing to party like it’s 1999. It’s another thing to get grossly over-served-falling-down, elbow-crawling. Harry Schmidt of Tucson had done his best to drink dry several Rocky Point bars. He did not succeed, but he came close enough to greet the dawn with six-pounds of brain pain inside a skull meant to hold only three pounds. Meanwhile, his stomach was deciding which part of the party to retain, and which to leave in the nearest sanitary receptacle. Not to worry, Pilgrim. Cap’n Greg to the rescue. CAP’N GREG: Can I buy you a shot and a beer? HARRY: Urp. CAP’N GREG: A little hair of the dog that bit you last night? HARRY: Awww. CAP’N GREG: Is your head throbbing like death by bunga-bunga would bring relief? HARRY: Ooooooh. CAP’N GREG: I noticed a wedding band on your finger. Was your companion unaware you have been happily married for 16 years? HARRY: O. M. G. CAP’N GREG: No harm, no foul. But I’d stop by the clinic to make sure. HARRY: I am so never going home again. CAP’N GREG: Good news, Harry! Here’s the waiter. I’ll have a double order of huevos rancheros. You? HARRY: Help. Thirsty. Water.

CAP’N GREG: You know what? I heard a big glass of sour milk is a good hangover cure. HARRY: Please don’t. CAP’N GREG: Sushi? There’s nothing like clammy raw fish to get you back on your feet. HARRY: (RUSHED TO THE MEN'S ROOM, MADE DISGUSTING NOISES, CAME BACK AND LAY ON THE TABLE WITH HIS EAR IN A BOWL OF SALSA VERDE) CAP’N GREG: Why did you get so silly? HARRY: Seemed like a fun thing to do. CAP’N GREG: Was it? HARRY: At the time. CAP’N GREG: Advice for someone who is considering the same? HARRY: Don’t. CAP’N GREG: Harry, in about five hours you will feel well enough to eat. In eight, you might even chance an adult beverage. HARRY: Oooh, my head. What do I do in the meantime? CAP’N GREG: How about a fishing charter? With the boat going up and down, up and down, and the bait really awful and stinky? And the engine exhaust? Wow! Does that reek to high heaven. But with all the up and down, up and down motion, you won't be thinking about the bait and engine smells, will you Harry? Harry? HARRY: (MEN’S ROOM FOR AN EXTENDED STAY) CAP’N GREG: (ENJOYING HIS HUEVOS RANCHEROS, CONSIDERING A BLOODY MARY) I love this place.

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Oh What Fun…New Year’s In Rocky Point!

By Mark Paliscak

Oh my gosh, what a hysterically fun New Year’s time it was this year in Rocky Point. All the resorts, hotels, condos and beach homes seemed to be full and occupied with many revelers waiting to say good bye to 2017 and hello to a new TWENTY EIGHTEEN! It was way cool to see all the changes take place in 2017 with new restaurants, cantinas, homes on Laguna Del Mar Golf Course, the front 9 holes getting a start at Laguna Del Mar (the back 9 was completed first) a second windmill, new roads, additions to restaurants and cantinas and even some major breakthroughs with stalled construction on some of the resorts that ground to a halt with the economy’s collapse almost a decade ago. I recently was over to a friend’s condo at Esmerelda (thank you Denny for the fun games and bevies!) and was thrilled to see that many of the stalled construction has come to life again with major investments flowing in with the financial backing. Next, I am anxiously waiting to see the cruise ship

pier come back to life with some action to finally get the job done. Can you just imagine the impact this will have on our local economy and the jobs it will create? I can just see me pulling my suitcase down Sandy Beach a half mile to the pier and boarding with one arm fist pumping to Danza Kuduro or El Taxi…now that’s going to be wayyy fun!! The week leading up to New Year’s was a blast no matter where you seemed to be when out and about on the town. I made it over to see Jose and the gang at Boo Bar and it was so awesome to see even with the large addition with outdoor patio and seating and great views, that it was all full of happy peeps enjoying the sights, sounds and libations of Old Port. Shark Bite was also way fun in Old Port as they just seem to have the happiest crew in town…LOCO LOCO! I was lucky enough to be invited and participate with some great friends in a New Year’s Eve progressive dinner and drinks. OMG, you all are SO FUN… each home seemed to get a little zanier as we trekked along…but hmmm…the champagne seemed to be flowing right along as well. Before midnight, a couple friends and I went down to Tekila Bar and got there about 11:30PM. Wow, this place really knows how to toss a party! It’s been a long time…ok forever…that I have seen that much confetti before…well maybe when “I won” the 1 millionth customer award on April Fool’s Day complete with

a grand bogus check…the joke was truly on me…the April Fool. On January 1st, I woke up to a bed and condo full of the confetti. Somehow, it just seemed to follow me home!

Well, as of this February edition of the Rocky Point Times, we come to a point in the year where it is almost that crazy time of the year known as SPRING BREAK! I seem to get a good beat on the college crowds that plan to come to town each year and this year I am already hearing stories of loads of the college crew coming from Nebraska, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi and several states back East as well as our usual crews from Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado. It really is a special place here in Rocky Point as shown by the record crowds at our events, the near sell-outs of rentals on a daily basis and not just certain times of the year and weekends! In preparation of Spring Break, I already started my “New Year’s

workouts” which basically consist of more time at the gym, running and doing sports and less time kicking it at some watering hole…But, I promise to make up for lost time :). I sincerely hope 2018 is off to a “bang” for you and your New Year’s resolutions are off to a good start and are becoming a reality. Seeing how it’s February and all, I hope your love life is coming along well for Valentine’s Day. A friend recently joked to me that her boyfriend was a lot like February 30th…it doesn’t exist! So as we depart, please try to remember these 5 rules of life. 1. Money can’t buy you happiness, but it is more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle. 2. Forgive your enemy…but remember the bastard’s name. 3. Help someone when they are in trouble and they will remember you when they are in trouble again. 4. Alcohol does not solve problems…but neither does milk! Peace out Rocky Point! Here’s to you and another great month in the best beach around…Rocky Point! GOD BLESS, ADIOS AMIGOS

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Smallest but Feistiest in the West enthusiast Louis Costa in the 1850’s. Costa’s will roam the Western States and Mexico at all times of the year. They love the desert areas and the desert flowers for nectar. You will see them all over the Phoenix and Tucson areas as well. Their largest concentration in Arizona and Mexico is during winter and spring. They are recognized by their royal purple shroud around their head and neck. The males show off the purple more than the females. Males will sport a purple mustache, if you will, actually a long purple neck feather that extends in length farther than any hummingbird in North America. You may not notice their purple colors unless they are facing directly at you.

By Steve Franklin

Costa's Male

Costa’s Hummingbirds range from ‘Alaska down to Tierra del Fuego’, (as the song goes; some of you will get this). Ha Ha. Actually their area includes the great state of Sonora and Baja, of which Rocky Point is smack dab in the middle.

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Hummingbirds

The hummingbird was named after a French Historian and hummingbird

By Rob Baylor

Costa Hummingbird

hummingbirds even though they are smaller. They rub their tail feathers together to produce clicking noises to warn other hummingbirds to stay away from their feeders. The Costa’s male has a very energetic dancing display for the female when trying to breed. It will swoop down in front of the female and fly back and forth like it swinging on a vine in a “U” shaped pattern while projecting its bright purple throat feathers outward towards the female. It will sing a song to the female by using both his tail feathers of clicking noises and his voice of whistling sounds.

Costa’s are the 2nd smallest bird in North America at 3 grams. Only the Calliope hummingbird is smaller. Their heart beats at 500 to 900 beats a second during the day and can slow to 50 beats at night. Their wings will flap at 30-80 times a second and the can fly at 30 MPH. Costa’s Hummingbirds are very feisty and territorial of their nectar locations. They will chase away almost all other

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Their favorite desert flower is the Ocotillo. They will visit 1800 desert flowers a day for nectar. They pollinate as much or more than honey bees. Females will build the majority of their nests using spider web material. Their nests are 1 and a half inches across and 1 inch deep. The 2 eggs they lay are smaller than a jelly bean. It takes 18 days for the eggs to hatch and they will stay with the mother in the nest for 20 to 30 days.

Wow, 2017 is gone. Maybe I lost it somewhere. I misplace a lot of things, after all I am a senior and have a bad memory. I have to blame it on something and that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Now we have to remember to write the right date. I can’t remember what my wife tells me that I need to get done. We are invited to go here or there on Saturday the (date) and even writes it on the calendar. I forget to check the calendar and now I am in trouble for planning something else. She wins out though, because I am the dutiful husband and I do whatever she says. If you believe that I think you need help too. Everyone makes resolutions for the New Year but most are not carried out. The problem is I can’t remember the ones that I make. However I am the only one that knows what they are because I don’t tell anyone what they are. That way no one knows how forgetful I am. SO if I am supposed to be at your place at five pm for a get together and I walk by with my eyes straight ahead without stopping, you can holler at me to get in there. Have you ever gotten into your car or truck and drive for five minutes and then wonder where you were going? Then you have to go back to where you started and then you remember you were going to the store to get what is on the list that you forgot to bring with you. Or you wing it and get to the store because you remember where you were going and then without the list try to remember what was on it? When you get home you don’t have the bread or whatever. That’s me. It is a good thing that the connivance stores are close by and the gas stations because I forgot to get gas yesterday and my gauge is below the big E. I don’t like walking and asking the gas station if I can borrow a gas can because I forgot to get gas yesterday. Turn the radio up and roll along the highway and then all of a sudden your car goes sputter - sputter and quits. Then your significant other asks what’s wrong. Oh nothing honey. I just thought that being this nice of a day I would take a little walk. I’ll be back soon. Lock the doors and take a little nap for a couple hours. They call this Old Age Syndrome. That is what I have. Of course sometimes it comes in handy. Just like selective hearing. “Did you hear what I said”? No dear, you were facing away from me and I don’t remember you saying that. What this article was supposed to be about, I don’t remember. I did remember the beverages I was short of though!!!

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Have you visited Bird Island?

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

If you haven’t been to Bird Island-official name Isla San Jorge--what are you waiting for? Yes, you need a boat or access to a boat, because you can only visit by water, no helicopter pad available. But not to worry, there are many great boat trips to take you to this awesome adventure (see list of boat charters at bottom of the page). Yes, in February typically the whales are the celebrities and get all the attention, but the sea lions that colonize around Bird Island are amazing stars year-round. Bird Island roughly 30 miles from Puerto Peñasco and eleven miles off shore is a cluster of rock islands that are now a protected reserve housing marine life, birds and a huge colony of sea lions. It’s a fabulous day trip when the sea is calm and the sun is glistening on the Sea of Cortez. The special gift the sea lions can provide is they will be there, no matter what; If you go on a trip you will see them. They are not elusive like dolphins or whales. On a trip to Bird Island you will 100% see two things: birds of many varieties and sea lions, lots and lots of sea lions of all ages. You may also get lucky and a whale may rise to the surface and blow some air, along with a pod of dolphins spinning and flipping. And, if that happens that’s a two for one experience.

Last month on a recent boat trip to Bird Island, we took some Colorado friends who are going to make Rocky Point their future home. We were lucky enough to come upon a super pod of dolphins on the way out, and we thought it was a great day of boating. But once we approached Bird Island, the adorable grunting, sneezing, barking sea lions won the show. We ate lunch out there and made friends as the sea lions swam toward the boat curious about who we were. You can’t land on the island or step on it, it is prohibited by the government, but we believe there were some researchers

camped out on the island. It was a glorious day with smooth seas and bright sunshine. If you haven’t ventured on this sea journey, book a trip today, you won’t be sorry. Here’s ten facts about sea lions you may not know: 1. The ones that live on “Bird Island”, real name Isla San Jorge, are California Sea Lions or Zalophus Califonianus. 2. They live in bracing colonies or rookeries or haul outs. 3. The difference between a sea lion and a seal are the ears. Sea lions have little ear flaps, and seals have a little hole for an ear which would be difficult to see. There are seals in the Sea of Cortez, but we were pretty certain these were all sea lions. 4. Sea lions and seals are in the same marine mammal group “pinnipeds” -meaning fin-footed in Latin and are second cousins. 5. Sea lions are brown and bark loudly, very vocal and noisy. Seals have soft grunts. 6. Sea lions are social, congregate in a large group called herds (on land), rafts (in water) and a harem if several females are with one male and its mating season. It’ not unusual for them to sun bathe and gather in groups as large as 1500. Isla San Jorge has one of the largest colonies, according to several local sources, it is estimated to be well over 2000 sea lions. 7. The sea lions breed around May or June and the gestation period is 8-11 months. Babies are called pups, and giving birth is called pupping. It’s not unusual to see the pups swimming toward you and the mom’s barking at them to come back. 8. Average life span for a sea lion is around 20 years. 9. Sea lions eat fish, sardines, anchovies, and squid. They have teeth, about 34 to

38 small biters to assist with the capture and eating of their prey according to dolphins.org. 10. Great sea lions can dive depths to 600 ft. and love to swim. If you are looking for a boating company to take you on a trip to Bird Island in Puerto Peñasco, here are a few outfits to contact: 1. Del Mar Charters- www.delmarcharters. com A Sailing bird island trip in Rocky Point generally takes one hour one way (available for groups with a minimum of 6). They also provide Sunset Cruise, Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Snorkeling and Kayaking and Whale Watching. 2. Ecofun – www.ecofun.com Provides Bird Island Tours on a large catamaran. Boat tours, Fishing, Kayaks, Banana Boat, UTV’s, Bicycles, Paddle Boards, Boogie Boards, Aquatic Trikes, Walking on water experience (water bubbles), Bungee Trampoline, V-Flyer Trampoline, rock climbing walls, and beach tennis. 3. Rocky Point Boat Charters- Call or email a local for a variety of boats that will take private charters to Bird Island. Barb works with a variety of boat owners and Puerto Penasco locals and she donates all her commissions back to Puerto Penasco programs. http://www. rockypointboattrips.com/bird.html or 602-324-9529. 4. Santiago Ocean Charters- www. santiagosoceanservices.com. They offer bird island tours on a variety of vessels, sunset cruises, fishing charter, and whale watching in Rocky Point. Check out their website. Take the time to have a new adventure, the best time is a calm sea day! The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. Jacques Yves Cousteau.

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon and author of debut suspense novel a Deep Thing by A.K. Smith. Check out her blog at www.wordstravelfilm.com/blog

Nurses from Hemodialysis Unit of Puerto Peñasco Attend Training Course Nurses of the Hemodialysis Unit of Puerto Peñasco traveled to Hermosillo last month to attend a training course called "Nephrology Nursing Workshop", which aims to provide the nursing staff with the experience and knowledge to offer quality service to chronic kidney disease patients who come to receive treatment, said Orlando Corrales Celaya, Administrative Coordinator of the unit. The course, which lasted two days, was taught by the College of Nursing Professionals of the State of Sonora, A.C., and was held at the General Hospital of the State of Sonora, by Dr. Ernesto Ramos Bours. Each nurse completing the course was awarded a certificate that endorses them before the Secretary of Education which allows them to administer approved medications to the patient as needed during treatment. Corrales Celaya explained that courses of this type are of the utmost importance for the nursing staff of the unit, providing training for the management of any emergencies during hemodialysis treatment by the nurse attending the patient. Celaya remarked "It is always important that the staff have skills and knowledge to be able to face any crisis that could arise in a patient during the treatment". Although hemodialysis sessions are normally very safe and routine, it is not possible to rule out a possible crisis in the patient which must be attended to with the required skills and knowledge in a timely manner. The Hemodialysis Unit of Puerto Peñasco had its official opening on October 28, and since that date has been serving residents of Peñasco as well as from neighboring communities who have kidney problems. The unit has been recognized as one of the most equipped units of this type in the state. Orlando Corrales Celaya invites the entire community of Puerto Peñasco to support the unit in the fundraising activities and with direct donations. Offering this service in our city is imperative to the wellbeing of so many people who have been affected by kidney disease.

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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Green Ideas for your Rocky Point Home Quack Ups

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

Sustainable living or “going green,” is a topic we get asked about often during our meeting with home-building clients. People want to know if such things such as water harvesting, solar power or wind are practical and affordable. Given the demand for answers, I thought I would discuss these topics in this month’s article.

Rain Water Harvesting Systems

We are living in the Sonoran Desert and water is a commodity in short supply. Some communities in town have consistent water shortages/outages so there is a benefit for capturing, filtering, storing and using harvested rainwater for such purposes as landscaping, irrigation, supplying water features, reducing water bills and most importantly alleviating the demand on our limited potable water supplies. The way a typical system works is water is harvested via roof-drain systems interconnected by pipe that will feed a large above-ground reservoir system(s) that will filter and store the water for future use. You can interconnect piping to add multiple cisterns depending how much water you want to store. A pumping system can be added to pressurize the water for when you want to use it to irrigate your garden, wash your car, wash your clothes, pump water to your fountain, etc. This is a great option for people who live in subdivisions with water shortages. Puerto Peñasco received approximately 396mm of rain last year and if we are harvesting off a 200-sq. ft. rooftop that is 79,200 liters of water annually! If the tanks are 5,000 liters each you would need 15.8 tanks to harvest all the water that is available! This type of system can be installed during a new home construction project or easily retrofitted to an older home. A small system can start as low as several thousand dollars

Solar water heaters use the sun to heat a reserve of water, which can then be pumped out your faucets or showerheads.

and run higher depending on how much water you want to store. Cost factors include how many cisterns are incorporated, piping modifications, the slope and size of your roof. This system is great for retaining an emergency supply of water and alleviating the demand on our potable water supply.

Solar Power

Living in a climate with roughly 340 days of pure sunshine, Puerto Peñasco is a perfect place to install solar panel systems. However, there are inherent advantages and disadvantages with solar power that need understanding. One obvious advantage is that the sun’s energy is a renewable source of energy and can reduce your electricity bills. However, there is one big disadvantages and that is the cost. To power an entire home and to be fully off the grid you would need so many panels that the cost would far outweigh the return on investment of energy savings received. For example, just to power one small, 1.0-ton, 1200 watt, mini-split you would need 6 to 8 panels depending on wattage output of the panels, a special DC-rated mini-split, a bank of batteries and the invertor. That’s estimated to cost roughly $4,200.00 only in solar equipment plus the cost of installation and the special DCrated mini-split. The way to use solar power given the costs is to just supplement your homes energy consumption. For example, a great and proven use for solar power is to heat your hot water. Solar water heaters are a great low-cost way to supplement your energy use for an everyday appliance that is a large consumer of gas or electricity. They use the sun to heat a reserve of water, which can then be pumped out your faucets or showerheads. This system is much cheaper than using gas or electricity to heat your water, and is easier to install than solar panels. If you're not willing to completely commit to powering your entire home with renewable energy given the costs, solar water heating can be a good alternative. Solar water heating systems start around $1600.00 and may save you $80 to $100 a month in energy savings.

Wind Power

According the U.S. Dept. of Energy, wind power is the fastest growing source of energy in the world. Wind turbines are electric generators that use the energy of the wind to produce clean, emissions-free power for individual homes, farms, and small businesses. For some beach subdivisions that do not have electricity, wind would be the less expensive alternative to solar and you can power your entire home in most cases depending on your consumption. A typical home uses approximately 10,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per year (about 830 kWh per month). Depending on the average wind speed in the area, a wind turbine rated in the range of 5 to 15 kilowatts would be required to make a significant contribution to this demand. A 10kW wind turbine, batteries and the invertor will cost approximately $48,000$65,000 for materials and installation. For the beach subdivisions that do not have electricity this is a great option so put it in your construction budget. However, check with your HOA to see if they are permitted in your area because a 10kw turbines are quite large.

By Bob Snyder

Bartender Do you want another drink? Customer Well, to be honest, I don’t think I want another empty glass. ------------------------------------------Dan Doctor you need to help me. I’m shrinking! Doc I’ll try to squeeze you in. But you’ll have to be a little patient. ------------------------------------------Fred How do I get to the hospital from here? Cop Just close your eyes and walk into the street. They’ll come and get you. ------------------------------------------A tourist walking down a busy street in New York stops an elderly woman and asks. "Excuse me ma'am, how do I get to Carnegie Hall"?

A water harvesting system will connect via roof-drain that will feed a large above-ground reservoir system(s) that will filter, store and pressurize the water for future use.

Some communities in town have consistent water shortages/outages so there is a benefit for capturing, filtering, storing and using harvested rainwater. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

With a rye smile, she replies, "Practice my boy, practice".

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Letters to Editor

SICK and Tired

Send your letters to the editor to our mailing address P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, AZ 85341 or email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

Sandra, I don't know how we would get around or know what is going on without your wonderful paper. You are the best! Mary Jean Greleski Thank You, thank you, thank you. It is so nice to receive comments like yours, Mary Jean.

Thanks

Sandra...I

couldn't

believe the harbor light was in the photo... I couldn't even see it from where I shot the photo... I was in front of the Virgin Guadalupe Shrine in la bajada where they launch the pangas... Mark Olszewski What a cool shot of the Sandy Beach

What an amazing place to visit with friends and family. Four years in a row now and we feel more and more comfortable and relaxed as we have met the most friendly and fun people. Beautiful and still a bit raw where you get a beautiful glimpse of life. Amy Head Graham I feel the same as you, even after 27 years! Hey Dear Sandra, we invite you to like our English page on the following link https://www. facebook.com/The-Friendly-DolphinRestaurant-182100428945806/ We really appreciate your support. Have a Nice Day! El Delfin Amigable Restaurante We all LOVE the food at The Friendly Dolphin! As a matter of fact, we have reservations for today at 2PM.

Resorts reflecting in the Sea at night! I can't believe you got the harbor light focused in the photo, too! Kinda

By Rob Baylor

This letter was meant, originally, for Cap'n Greg but he sent it to us because he said that we would give a more knowledgeable answer. So, we asked our

Neat...we

both

love

readers, and here is what they said. It may not be exact, but it will give you an

snappin photos of our Home

idea of what to look for.

Away from Home and somehow

Actually ON the beach is Wrecked

we Managed a Cover Shot on The Rocky

beach stage / and Sonoran Sky La

Point Times ;-) Gracias Sandra O'Hare

Cantina Sports Bar as well as Mare

and Alicia Grajeda.

Blu on the weekends. CLOSE TO OR OVERLOOKING the beach is Colin's

Mike N Samantha AZ Lovely vertical photo. Very colorful shot of our Malecon in Old Port. Thanks!! SandyO

Cantina at Princesa Resort, Banditos on Sandy Beach, Shark Bite, and Tekila Bar in Old Port, Las Palomas pool area, Tapeo Wine Bar, and SWIM, poolside at

Is there a service where I can hire a translator when I am in RP? Alicia

/SandyO

Jillz at the west end of Calle 13. If you have a favorite not mentioned, or know

L Benson email

Bella Sirena, and don't forget South Side

Nice to meet you Sandra. I'm Perla Rochin (Pearl Roch at Facebook) and I'm Gaston Rochín's youngest daughter, I'm helping them a little bit as community manager. It's a pleasure. I'm at your service for anything you need. El Delfin Amigable Restaurante Nice to meet you, too, Perla. We have known your father for many years, and have enjoyed dining at El Delfin Amigable since the 1990's. We just returned to my offices from a delicious lunch at the Dolphin. We had the clam chowder, Pollo Lafarga, and chocoflan. All was delicious!!

Yes,

Are bleached whale bones found on the beach legal to take across the border into the US or Canada?? Thanks Sylvia Hi Sylvia, no, sorry you can’t take them back to the U.S. or Canada with you.

where local bands perform live? I know

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com and we will send you names and #'s.

of other music on, or near the beach...let us know at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com Hello Alicia, I was lucky enough to win the free

Hi Cap'n Greg,

subscription for a year to your

I'm reading through the Rocky

great newspaper by guessing the location

Point Times newspaper and have

of the mail slot at Colin's Cantina! Nelson

a question. I see all of your events listed

& I live full time in Rocky Point and pick

for the months to come. I come down to Rocky point quite often, and my boyfriend and I are always looking for I music on the beach, and there never seems to be any bands performing. Unfortunately we'll miss Circus Mexicus this year. But can you recommend any hotels or areas Las Paloma's has a band that plays in their small bar but we've always just wanted to go and listen to music on the beach. Any recommendations would be great.

up the paper at Burrito Express most of the time. If possible, I'd like to send the Rocky Point Times to my brother-in-law and his wife, Scott and Carol Woodland. They own a condo at Bella Sirena, but only are able to visit a few times a year. Thanks again. We really do enjoy reading the paper every month. Gail Woodland First of all, you are welcome. Thanks for the compliment of being a monthly reader. THANKS FOR PLAYING! As many times as we have been to Colin's

Thank you!

Cantina, we had never noticed the old

Carrie

mail slot. What a kick!

HEY EVERYBODY! I suppose you are sick and tired of the wind and cool weather. I am, however it is tropical compared to the northern USA. If anyone is reading this you probably know I am from Montana. This time of year it is cold and has a lot of snow. When I moved here I brought a snow shovel with me, a squeegee (spell check is always right). I actually needed it the first year. The rain water was coming in my sliding glass door. At least it wasn’t -35 degrees below zero. Enough weather talk except for this one thing. I was an appliance repairman and I went on a service call and it was raining. An older gentleman answered the door and I said, “what’s with this rain? The weatherman said it was to be sunny. Boy I would like to have his job, You can lie and not get fired”. He replied “yes, it was a good job. I am a retired weatherman”. Open mouth and insert foot. Now that I have your attention, I am going to make a pitch. When I moved here, sitting on my patio wondering what I am going to do. I am not a person that likes to go see what is out there so I decided to try to write some articles in this paper. That was seven years ago. Now I was back in that situation again. Got my article in so what now? I’ll try to put some together and publish a book. Well it is finally done and published. You can go to Amazon.com and get the ebook or the paperback edition. It is titled Hold On Don’t Let Go by Rob Baylor. It is true humorous stories and a few humorous fiction stories. The ebook is $ 2.99 and the paperback is $ 5.99 and I make about $ 1.99. I didn’t care if I made a dime but it kept me busy. My lovely wife edited and formatted it. She spent longer than I did putting it together. Buy it I think you will like it. Thanks everyone for reading my articles. The best to you all this New Year.

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM to run it. I would be willing to give the corporation to anyone who will undertake this task. The cats and kittens need help. I hope to accomplish this within the year. I have accomplished what I came to do and now it is time for me to slowly end this mission (journey) within this year. Please help with food for cats and dogs, grain free for dogs, we need Purina dry kitten food. Luis is here from 4PM to 6PM Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat., and it’s the best time to bring donations or drop them over the fence. I wish everyone a wonderful New Year and please think about adopting a pet, dog, kitten or cat. Just call me if you want to see them. Join us on Facebook for the latest news and recent pictures.

It is cold here at the center, and I want to give a big thank you to all who donated blankets for the animals. We also want to thank Jim and Rebecca Kemp for their donations for the care of the animals. They have been helping since the inception of the rescue center. Here they are at the Princesa, their home away from home, reading the Rocky Point Times. Big paws up to the Kemps. I am down with the flu…First time ever to catch it. Probably my age, I will be 79 in July and lifting dogs and food has taken its toll on me. I have slowed down taking in animals. There are two places now that are taking in dogs but what we need is a cat rescue, sanctuary and people

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Veronica, Frank & The Dallas Cowboys By Mike Bibb

Several years ago I composed a Rocky Point Times article on the prominence of small roadside fatality memorials-- known as "descansos" - in Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Since that report, additional shrines have been added to the landscape, many encompassing unique designs and artistic motifs. Actually, the placement of these little memorials isn't a new fad. Folks have been constructing them for almost as long as there have been roads. The ancient Greeks and Romans practiced the tradition as a means to honor those who, for whatever reasons, met an untimely demise during their journey. A marker was placed at the location of the accident to inform and caution others that another unfortunate soul had departed their earthly existence. These diminutive shrines can be as simple or intricate as their contractor's desire. From the placement of a single wood or metal cross, to elaborate miniature church-like structures and to just about anything in between, descansos are a reflection of not only the talents of the individuals building them, but also - supposedly -- a testament of the likes and ambitions of the deceased person they honor. The highway winding across the Tohono O'Odham Reservation between Tucson and Why is replete with dozens of these roadside markers. Sometimes two, three, four or more are clustered together, indicative of a serious vehicular accident involving numerous individuals. Cause of death is not usually mentioned, but it's a fairly conclusive assumption that most of the accidents are the result of a careless or impaired driver. Several states have sought to restrict placement of the shrines, or limit their size and complexity, citing safety issues as the primary concern. Even social activists have gotten mixed into the debate, insisting the little crosses and memorials placed along state roads are a violation of church and state matters and should be removed. The highways were never intended, they insist, to become a taxpayer supported venue for certain religious practices.

In Mexico, however, there doesn't appear to be too much concern over placement of descansos. Contained within the 60 mile stretch of Highway 8 between Sonoyta and Puerto Peñasco is a plentiful, colorful and imaginative display of markers. Everything from hastily thrown-together memorials exhibiting a few artificial flowers and mementos to a sporting representation of a United States professional football team can be observed along the way. Who would have guessed a few kilometers north of Rocky Point the silver, white and blue uniform colors of the Dallas Cowboys is prominently on exhibit? No, it's not a billboard advertising "America's Team" in Spanish, but the clever concoction of someone calling himself "Frank's Revenge." Two life-sized mannequins, fabricated from thin sheet-metal and each wearing pads, helmets and holding a football, flank both sides of the shrine. Prominently visible in front of the descanso a small sign provides a brief historical inscription: Dedicated To Veronica From Frank's Revenge And The Dallas Cowboys - In Memory Of Veronica Lynn Salazar - D.O.B. 12-15-1997 - Death 0207-16 - Rest In Peace. Roadside memorials remain a testament to the unfortunate and untimely passing of relatives, friends and members of communities. No two are alike since there is no lawful or socially approved manner in constructing them, nor should there be. Each is a distinct emotional reflection of the people building and dedicating the small structures in memory of the deceased individual the shrine represents. When visiting these little memorials, please remain respective of the religious nature of their existence and appreciative of the creative efforts others have contributed to their construction and placement.

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Month of Love

By Stephanie Wood

February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrating love and friendship, I find it fitting to tell a story about love, the love of a dog. The bond between a dog and its human family is the epitome of unconditional love. We’ve all heard stories of dogs rescuing humans, lost dogs traveling miles to return to their families. I’ve heard that you don’t choose a dog, the dog chooses you. I believe this to be true. I’ve written about our dog Lola who ran out into the highway in front of our car. Dogs also teach us about the circle of life and the importance of savoring every moment…things such as, always hang your head out the car window, always be ready to play, make new friends at every opportunity, give lots of kisses, eat all the treats! This is the story of the Chessie, the beach dog. I met Chessie on the beach at Las Palomas about seven years ago. Her parents were Jodi and Craig, who adopted her from Boxer Love Rescue. If you ever stayed at Las Palomas, you probably met Chessie. She was a Boxer/ Bull Mastiff mix. On most weekends you could find Chessie hanging out under a palapa on Sandy Beach. “Chessie loved digging holes. Once she dug a hole so deep, she fell in and did a summersault. Another time she was digging a hole behind Craig’s beach

chair, which tipped into the hole with him in it. She loved meeting other dogs and running on the beach with them. Another favorite pastime was meeting new people and checking their beach bags. Her favorite time of the year was Spring Beak. All the college students on the beach wanted to pet her and play with her. One young man even offered Craig money to rent Chessie because she attracted so many girls. The first time she ran into the ocean, she swam for a few yards and sunk straight to the bottom. Jodi jumped into the water fully clothed and rescued Chessie. She eventually learned to swim in calm water and liked looking for fish.” Sadly, Chessie has passed across the rainbow bridge due to cancer. However, she was able to spend her last days on the beach under her favorite palapa at Las Palomas; and she lives on in our hearts. In memory of Chessie, Rick and Darlene Stevens collected donations and were able to donate 750 pounds of dog food to Barb’s Dog Rescue in her name. If you are looking for a special Valentine’s gift that teaches the true meaning of love, consider adopting a dog. Or if dog ownership isn’t an option, you can always stop by Barb’s Dog Rescue on your way into, or out of town, with dog food or other donations, and pet some cute puppies. In addition to Barb’s, there is also the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point (AACORP) run by Nancy Phelan. AACORP also has cats and dogs available for adoption. I’m probably biased but I think Puerto Peñasco’s perros are possibly the best dogs in the world.

Gas Stations Now May Choose to be Independent or Franchise Fuel costs will also depend on the barrel price and the peso/dollar exchange rate. In Mexico despite the control exercised by the government over oil production and commercialization, not all gas stations belong to PEMEX. In fact the majority of them are owned by private enterprises or entrepreneurs, who now with the deregulation of fuel prices, will be able to operate their gas stations in three ways: remain a Pemex franchise, operate as franchises of other oil companies, or be independent, buying and selling fuel and products from different companies. The president of the Energy Commission of the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce (Concanaco), José Manuel López Campos, said that the new fuel costs will also depend on factors such as the price per barrel of oil and the peso/dollar exchange rate. "The costs of gasoline will depend on several factors, such as the international price of a barrel of oil, the price of the peso against the dollar, the costs of transportation logistics from refineries, and taxes, which now days represent half of the fuel's value," said José Manuel López Campos. The business leader added that the price will also depend on marketing at gas stations, as they may have other private providers. López Campos explained that with the changes made by the federal government in this regard, the Mexican energy market finally reached the level to allow the entrance of international oil companies. He also mentioned that the changes in the fuel prices won't be too aggressive, because for now the main and only fuel provider is PEMEX, and the other enterprises still have to get in the country.

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St. Joseph's Church is Growing

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

change daily and don’t forget that free margarita. Don’t want to leave home for that special day? Well we’ve got you covered there also. E&E (Exceptional Events) can bring dinner right to you. They provide the perfect romantic setting from music and flowers to that special gift for that special someone and you can just sit back and enjoy. Just call or stop by Eddie Wharez shop and talk to Eric.

By Barbara Iverson

A work crew digs the foundation for the addition of a sacristy at St. Joseph's/San Jose' Catholic church in La Cholla. San Jose' offers the only bilingual Mass in Puerto Peñasco at 8 a.m. every Sunday. By Cholla Charli

the addition can contact Keller on his U.S. Cell phone at 928-706-6928, on his Mexico home phone at 638-382-5512 or by e-mail at: bob@keller.net. St. Joseph's is a mission church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Puerto Peñasco. Because it serves the community of La Cholla and the Sandy Beach condos, which are primarily English speaking, the little church offers a bilingual Mass – the only one in Puerto Peñasco. Mass is celebrated at 8 a.m., every Sunday. Scripture readings, music and the sermon are all presented in both English and Spanish. All are welcome to attend.

For more than three years, lay ministers from Our Lady of Guadalupe have loaded totes and brought everything needed for Mass to St. Joseph's/San Jose' Catholic church in La Cholla. This was necessary because there was no proper storage in the mission church which has gone from a rough block building with no windows, doors, flooring, pews, electricity or water, to a lovely house of worship. But storage and more are on the way. In early January, the church broke ground for a sacristy - a room in the church where the priest prepare for services, and where vestments and other things used in Mass are kept. The addition will include the preparation area for the priests, storage units and a public bathroom. “Since the beginning of services at St. Joseph's, we have had people ask, 'Where's the bathroom?' and we had to send them to a nearby business,” said Bob Keller, St. Joseph's sexton. “It's been awkward to send people away, but through the generosity of local parishioners and visitors, we have been able to start construction on the base of a 15 by 10 foot addition Julio Caesar Valenzuela, who is supervising the crew that will accommodate multiple building the sacristy at the mission church in La needs,” Keller added. Anyone Cholla, checks the foundation at the end of the work who would like to help complete day before the concrete is ordered.

Rodeo Drive is your one stop Valentines destination. From a romantic dinner to that perfect gift look no further we’ve got you covered. Mariachi’s and Tequila has a Valentine celebration that will go from Wednesday to Sunday. Celebrating not only Valentine’s When it comes to a gift for someone special, look no further. All up and down the street you’ll find a unique selection of charming items you won’t find anywhere else. Beautiful pewter hearts at Su Casa, elegant silver jewelry at the Taxco shop and sophisticated resort clothing from Plaza Fabiola and Ghias’. We’ve got it all. Shopping Rodeo Drive is always a treat. You can find unique handcrafted items all up and down the street. Great prices, outstanding selection and friendly vendors. What more can you ask for? See you on the drive.

Day, but, the third anniversary of their opening. Featuring free margaritas and music throughout the day as well as a Valentines special second to none. Their food and presentation never disappoints. They will be featuring Surf and Turf (arrachera and shrimp in white wine) with an appetizer of Clam Chowder, vegetables and dessert that will

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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. 66 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 for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to 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. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our facebook page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

limits. Before you enter the lanes to cross into Mexico, you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) If it is after hours, you will pay your impuestos to the agent who will stamp your form and issue you a receipt. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos and you can now pay with a credit card (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 $300 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. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 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 cds 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 $300 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 $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.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 Tucson Sonoran Express (520) 954-2556 www.TucsonSonoranExpress.com

SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay

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

At this time you cannot obtain your FMT in Peñasco, but the Immigration office can stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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Aqui es con Flavio

By Jim L. McKaskle. Christmas Writing Project

A Couple of Old Shirts, Feelings of Charity-But Who Is Really the Charitable One? Shortly after we purchased the first house in Rocky Point we met Flavio Perez and his family. Flavio was a fish vendor selling fish and seafood out of a wooden shack made from plywood in the Old Port area of Rocky Point. Pictured above is his first fish market. Flavio didn't sell shrimp then, it was too expensive for him to buy, and his business catered mostly to locals who really couldn't afford shrimp. Flavio was poor then and at times life was very difficult, especially in the summer when everyone left Rocky Point for cooler climes. Flavio's magnetic personality, his ability to laugh even times were hard, and his wonderful family attracted us to him. During one of the early Thanksgivings we spent there, I wore one of my favorite shirts, several years old by now. Flavio mentioned that he liked the shirt. I replied that it was just an old shirt. "Viejo para ti es nuevo para mí." (Old to you is new to me.) After that I noticed that Flavio's clothes were reflective of his current economic status, not very good. When we decided to come to Rocky Point for Christmas that year, I decided to go through my closet and get rid of some of the old clothes and bring them to Flavio. There were several t-shirts, long sleeve and short sleeve shirts, some sweat shirts and a couple of pairs of jeans. I knew the jeans probably wouldn't fit him, but feeling charitable, I threw them in for good measure. Along with some food and gifts for his two children, Charmaine boxed up

some food and we delivered it to them a day or two before Christmas. I think we may have even forced our children to sing to them. They were excited to see us and we really felt good about our delivery. A couple of days after Christmas I went to his fish market to buy some fish for our New Year dinner. I asked for "red snapper" (Which was really shark that they all sold as red snapper.) because I knew it was cheap. Instead, Flavio grabbed a rather large grouper, the largest and best looking fish in his box and began to slice it into filets for me. I attempted to correct him, but he said, "No, esto es para ti, mi regalo para ti para la Navidad y el Año Nuevo". (No, this is for you, my gift for you for Christmas and the New Year.") I suggested to him that we really would be happy with the "red snapper" because it was less expensive. "No para ti, sólo para los mejores. (No for you, only the best.") I argued that he could sell the grouper and make more money, and that we would be perfectly happy gifted with the cheaper fish. He repeated his earlier statement, "No para ti, sólo para los mejores." Our discussion continued, but I recognized that I was making little headway in my arguments. Finally, Flavio put the fish filets into a plastic bag and gave them to me. The more I protested, the more he laughed. As I drove home from the old port, I started thinking about this. My economic standing was far superior to Flavio's, I thought I was being charitable by bringing him some clothes that I no longer needed or wanted to wear, but was I really? Who was really being charitable, Flavio or I? I took him stuff that was used and no longer needed; he gave me the best that he had. The clothes I gave him probably would have ended up in a bag to Deseret

Industries, so was I really being charitable? Who had really made a sacrifice, Jim McKaskle or Flavio? The answer was obvious, and I felt humbled by it. Flavio wore that shirt for a couple of years after that and each time I saw it, I was reminded of who was the more generous person. Over the years I have witnessed a dramatic change in Flavio's economic condition, but his heart has not changed. Today, his restaurant is one of the largest and most successful in Rocky Point, but Flavio is still that same generous person. On a regular basis, he stills feeds a significant number of widows who are the mothers for former workers or friends, every dignitary or government official gets a free meal at his restaurant, policemen are fed regularly at no charge, missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints get a free meal almost on a weekly basis (There are now 16 full-time missionaries serving on Rocky Point.) And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God. Mosiah 2:17 About 15 years ago Flavio had a serious problem with the union syndicate that was trying to organize his workers. Flavio's restaurant was one of very few where the workers voted the union down. When the union bosses presented all their wonderful offerings, the employees countered and replied, "Yes those are probably good, but is the union syndicate going to purchase lots for us so we can build houses, give us money so we can buy building materials, pay for our children to go to better doctors for better health care, pay for our children to get their teeth fixed, or buy us a car when we need it?" When the syndicate bosses couldn't answer the questions affirmatively, the workers told them to come back when they could. These are things that Flavio has done for his workers and this is why they stay working there so long. Recently, we moved our daughter Amy from San Francisco to San Diego. As a part of the move she decided to purchase a new car. When I mentioned it to Flavio, he told me he wanted to buy the old one as a Christmas gift for one of his waiters. We towed the car to San Diego, Charmaine and I drove it to Tucson for Thanksgiving, and then drove it back to Wickenburg afterwards. A few days later, Flavio's daughter Oriana, who lives in Buckeye, drove it to Rocky Point. Amy reminded us that every car she has ever

owned has gone to Flavio to give to one of his workers. Every organization that is raising money for a cause comes to Flavio for help. A couple of years ago, one of the youth baseball teams needed a fifteen passenger van in which to travel, and Flavio had me buy one in Phoenix for them and reimbursed me when I delivered it to him. When the team no longer needed it, Flavio gave it to a friend who was starting a shuttle service. For fourteen years the Cathy Dunbar's advanced Spanish classes from Chino Valley High School went to Rocky Point for Spring Break. The highlight of their visit was a trip to Flavio's restaurant. At times we had close to 20 students, with parents and chaperones adding to the total. Never did we receive a bill for this. As a bishop, I was fortunate to be able to take my youth to do service projects in Rocky Point; we ate in his restaurant and again received no bill. And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Matthew 25:40 At Christmastime Flavio generally purchases work shirts or a sweatshirt, or a new coat for his employees. Generally, I am included in this, and he often has my name monogrammed. I treasure each of them for they are dear to my heart. For more than thirty years I have been blessed because Flavio is my friend. He is loved and revered by my family. I am grateful for the goodness that is in his heart, and the strength of his character, and especially for his example of Christ like love for his fellow man.

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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!

Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can't address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few "short shorts" to keep you up to date.

New 1.8% Rental Occupancy Tax Approved for Rocky Point

the city in 2018, at least with flights to Tijuana. He furthered there has also been important progress on measures to connect Puerto Peñasco with Phoenix, and another international destinations. He believed negotiations may be wrapped up by May of next year, along with announcements of new flights that would attract aerial tourism to this destination.

Grupo Vidanta, Mayan Palace Developer, Buys Cruise Ship Puerto Peñasco mayor Kiko Munro stated that services provided by the City for both residents and visitors will improve significantly following State Congress approval of a 1.8% lodging tax for the city. The measure had been submitted to the Sonora State Congress in the Puerto Peñasco Income Budget for 2018. The mayor applauded legislators for their support of the lodging tax, as the initiative aims to ensure the over 64,000 residents of Puerto Peñasco will not lack in city services during high tourism periods. With over 2.4 million yearly visitors stretching local resources, the tax was determined to be necessary. The mayor deemed the 1.8% lodging tax socially responsible, in making sure visitors also contribute to city services. He noted the lodging tax will be applied to hotel rates so that, for example, a $100 US rate will mean an additional $1.80, while in pesos a rate of 1500 pesos will incur an additional charge of 27 pesos. He remarked this will not negatively impact hotel rates, though be of great benefit to the municipality. "It is fair," explained the mayor, "that those who visit us contribute in helping to maintain and conserve the destination, so we are able to provide more and better services."

Renewed Flights Anticipated for 2018

Fernando Antillón Valenzuela, Director of the Mar de Cortés International Airport in Puerto Peñasco, states work persists to renew air connectivity to

Red Cross Volunteers Celebrate "International Day of Volunteers"

organizations as well environmentally concerned citizens and businesses with their efforts. Several of the Sandy Beach resorts are now recycling, including the Sonoran Resorts, Princesa, and Las Palomas, with more starting their own programs. The Boy Scouts have a program, two of the community centers have a program, and others are taking notice. We're not there yet, but all of this is a huge step in the right direction. Community awareness and cooperation is the goal and that will come slowly.

As part of the international day of volunteers, elements and volunteers of the bodies of the Mexican Red Cross and Civil Protection and Firefighters of Puerto Peñasco met for the commemorative photograph, forming a "V" and a red cross. On December 17, 1985, the General Assembly of the United Nations in Resolution 40/212 invites governments to hold an International Day of Volunteers for Economic and Social Development every year, on December 5, and exhorts them to adopt measures to increase awareness of the important contribution made by volunteers, which will encourage more people of all conditions to offer their services as volunteers, both in their countries of origin and abroad. "

"Fish Bowl" Seafood Fest Feb. 3rd!

Slowly but Surely, Recycling Programs Take Root in Rocky Point

The Mexico-based company has acquired the former Voyager, which most recently sailed for now-bankrupt All Leisure Group. The ship has since been moved to Cadiz for refurbishment, where a refit at Navantia could see the vessel re-emerge next spring completely transformed before offering a regular cruise program out of Mexico and Latin America. The Cadiz-based facility has made a name for itself in massive refurbishment projects, and could be well poised to execute a number of advanced interior and exterior updates to the ship. The vessel will be renamed and sail as the Vidanta Alegría, and the company has its eye on further vessel acquisitions, according to a number of sources. The 1990-built ship has capacity for 540 passengers and was originally built at Union Naval de Levante in Valencia, Spain as the Crown Monarch. Grupo Vidanta has been involved in hotel and resort development, and even has its own private international airport within a resort property in Mexico near Puerto Peñasco, where a massive new cruise port is under development.

Puerto Peñasco, as well as most of Mexico, has been a bit behind the USA in embracing the recycling mentality. Of course, much of the population "recycles" through sheer necessity as items are reused, passed down, and repurposed in order to maintain a meager existence. But, little by little, mainstream Mexico is waking up to the recycling and conservation movement, and Rocky Point is no exception. There have always been recycling "centers" scattered around town, but they are not what you would expect and look nothing like the ones in the USA. They are private businesses, usually in people's homes, where folks take in scrap and reusable materials. They then resell them in bulk to larger companies who "recycle" them. Everyone makes a small profit and it works on a limited basis in a scattered kind of way. Organized programs are needed and the City has begun assisting charitable

Come out to Shrimp Park on Feb. 3rd for the 2018 Festival de Mariscos "Fish Bowl" Seafood Fest, presented by the local Rotary Club (CR Mar de Peñasco, AC) and artisans of the Mermaid's Market. In celebrating Puerto Peñasco's (a.k.a. Rocky Point) history as a once small fishing village turned popular tourism destination, we rekindle the spirit of the sea with tasty delights for all! The day will be filled with opportunities to sample some of the great seafood dishes Puerto Peñasco has to offer, topped with music and dance, plus fun and games! Don't forget to look for the Fishbowl Raffle - placing your raffle ticket in the fishbowl corresponding to the prize you hope to take home. Proceeds from the event are for ongoing activities of the local Rotary Club across the community, including contributions to help with larger grants to benefit sectors focused on education, water, health, disease prevention, and promoting peace. Advance tickets online: https:// w w w.eventbrite.com/e/festival-demariscos-fish-bowlpuerto-penascotickets-4024271 3038?aff=ehomecard (Check levels below) or on day of the event for $1 US/ticket. Tickets are then exchanged at each booth depending on the dish or beverage (i.e. 1 - 2 tickets for smaller dishes or maybe 5 tickets for a whole plate). Tickets in advance can be purchased at one of three levels: • The Big Fish $50 US (50 tickets). • The Shrimp Cocktail $20 US (20 tickets). • The Cevichito $10 US (10 tickets).

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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. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Fremont. 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) 387-2200 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.

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) 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 Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am 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 Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

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 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 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

MAIL SERVICES Puerto Peñasco Post Office (011-52-638) 383-2350 Monday - Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm Money Wires, Telegrams & Mail Located just off Blvd. Fremont next to Twin Dolphins. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable.

U.S. MAIL DELIVERY TO ROCKY POINT Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE Reserva de la Biosfera de El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar The Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is home to some of the world’s largest volcanic craters and is one of the most pristine and diverse areas in the Sonoran Desert. It has a large variety of plant and wildlife species that inhabit this sometimes hostile area. In the winter, you may see snow on the Pinacates. And in the summer, temperatures soar well over 110°. U.S. astronauts trained for their lunar landing mission in this area as the terrain mimics that found on the moon.

You can take a day trip and explore the Pinacate area and volcanic craters by vehicle, camp overnight (in designated) areas, walk or hike. You must register at the entrace to the Reserve (located in Nayarit, approx. 20 miles N of Rocky Point). This will allow Biosphere personnel to make sure you are safe at all times.

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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.

RV PARKS DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. 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 (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 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.

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

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

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

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 Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth certificates, translated into Spanish, notarized in Mexico; Divorce Decree; Blood test (in Rocky Point); Visas (FMT’s); 4 Witnesses (w/Visas). Your wedding planner will help you plan your reinactment ceremony as well.

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operatorCall Overseas from Mexico dial 00+country code+city code+phone number Country codes and Mexico area codes are listed in the TelMex Phone book Call another City in Mexico dial 01+(city code)+number AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240 TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available TelMex (Land Line) Prefixes 383, 382, 388, 102, 108 Phone numbers are written in a variety of ways, here are a few you may see around town. 3-6325 = dial 383 + 6325 638-38-36325 = dial 383-6325 (638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 52+(638) 383-6325 = dial 383-6325 Mexico’s Country Code = 52 Puerto Peñasco’s City Code = 638 LONG DISTANCE 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 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 844 = dial 001+885+phone number

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

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Our Scouting Life

By Deb Turner

Welcome 2018. We thought we would share the close of 2017. Each of the four Peñasco Scouting Troop had a Christmas Posada. Troop 003 in San Rafael (The Dolphins) had a posada with games, a Santa piñata, and lunch catered by Martin of El Pollo Papago and backpacks filled with school supplies, candies, pens, a toy or two, rulers. We want to thank Mark and Barb O., Jim and Marion hooks, and Rick

and Deb Turner for donating the items. Thank you to all our troop supporters who bought tamales, sodas, sponsorship, and donations. This cash allowed us to have a Thanksgiving, The Posada, and the gifts Januar y 31st; we had a shoot the moon fundraiser Cruise. The fundraiser will provide additional monies to purchase new Scout t-shirts. U p c o m i n g events: another camping trip. In May, we will have the Peñasco Beach Derby with stick horses. We currently need 6-10 stick horses, jockey sponsorships and hopefully Derby t-shirts. Also upcoming is another fundraiser dinner at Tony’s Café complete with a silent auction.

For additional information or to donate (either for a particular Troop or the Scouting Group), please contact me. Deb Turner trnrrck@yahoo.com. (520) 906-3096 MX (638) 386-8645.

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU 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 PAP SMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior 383-4399

AMOR MINISTRIES

BUNCO BABES

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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.

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

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!

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

AMPI

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 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 Estates, 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. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Rommel Bustamante Vice President: Maria Ituarte Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez Secretary/V.P. Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Kris Nichols Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Joseph Toland VP Ethics: John Walz

AL ANON

For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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.

Passport Club Exciting news! we’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa same schedule: M.W.F. 10:00 am open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Calle #1) Across from Pink Cadillac Open daily and the Public Always Welcome 2017 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge Vice Commander: Jerry Clackler 2nd Vice Commander: Robert Lee Rowe Adjutant: John Stubblefield General Meetings 1st Tuesday of month at 10:00 a.m. (from October thru June) Contact Food & Beverage Manager Danny Anderson for information regarding special events, celebrations & dinners throughout the year. Bingo: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. NFL Football: Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Telephone Numbers: U.S. (602) 539-2047 Mexico 011-52 (638) 388-8841 Magic Jack (602) 539-2047 ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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

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

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: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro

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

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado 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: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. 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.

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

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.

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Helen Dahlstrom Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Helen Dahlstrom BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otatanez, Rhea Dugan, Pat Goodin, Ken Goodin, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION 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.

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.

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 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.

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.

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

EL GOLFO RUN Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. 480-463-6255 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.)

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.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS FUNERAL HOMES Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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.

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.

Knox Trail Council Bsa Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

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

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

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Marti 812-3191463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-1050615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003 520-232-2241 7655 E Redfield Rd. Suite 3 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 www.mexicochildrensfoundation.org Email: info@mexicochildrensfoundation.org 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.

MISSION VILLA GRANADA 2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.

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.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY We are a Mexican non-profit organization, hosting large and small mission groups to bring aid and comfort to folks in need. Our office is located on the property of the Granada Del Mar Hotel over-looking the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Our Ministry Community Center Donation Facility; (thrift store) is located on Kino Blvd & Francisco Madero, caddy-corner to 2 Fish Ministerios. Hours of operation: TuesdaySaturday 12pm-5pm...All types of donations are welcome...For detailed information about us visit or WEB site: www.oc3anviewministry.com or Like us on facebook. To schedule a mission group with our exciting ministry making a difference in the community...contact: Conrad Flores, Founder & President Oc3anviewministry@gmail.com

U.S # 480-264-1172 MX Cell # 638-109-8017 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.

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

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

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT Contact: Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406 Marsha Hansen marshansenaz@gmail.com (520) 234-2577 Haley Villalobos haleyvillalobos@gmail.com (638) 104-1515

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 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.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 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.

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.

REHABILITATION CENTER 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

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@gmail. com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

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.

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email julio_cesarvalenzuela@hotmail.com.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER GROUP AA Passport Club We’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa M.W.F. 10:00 am Open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.com

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB 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.

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Cholla Bay Road on the right before you enter La Cholla. Mass time as 8 a.m.

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

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV)

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

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

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 Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com 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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Can Chewing Gum Be Good Or Bad For You?

A literary column By Rosarie Salerno

The ancient Maya and Aztecs chewed gum, made from the natural latex of Chicle, which comes from the Sapodilla tree. The latex was harvested by cutting Xs and zigzags in the bark, capturing the liquid that comes out and runs down into a collection vessel; it is then processed into gum. The Amerindians of North America made gum from the sap of the Spruce tree; and was then adopted by the European settlers. The Ancient Greeks made gum from the sap of the Mastic tree. In 2006, according to Zahi Hawass, gum made from honey and the sap of the Fernii tree, was found at a site in Egypt, near the pyramids of Giza. The gum dates back about 2,500 years and still retains a slight fragrance of wintergreen flavoring. At a site in Finland, dating back 5,000 years, gum made from the Birch Bark tree was found. As far back as 10,000 years BCE or more, gum from Birch Bark tar was chewed by Stone Age Neolithic people, discovered at an archeological site in Germany. The different cultures used the gum for other reasons than for the pleasure of chewing. The Chicle gum was used to glue things together and added to mortar. Mastic gum was used as a disinfectant and antiseptic. The gum may actually help prevent cavities because of its antibacterial properties. It is believed that the Mastic gum was used for digestive problems, such as Crohns disease and ulcers. Dr. Andrew Weil agrees that the mastic gum may ease gastritis, upset stomach and can decrease inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Birch Bark tar was used as an adhesive, to waterproof leather and for medicinal purposes such as antibiotic dressings. In 1848 the first commercial gum, made from Spruce resin, was developed, followed by gum made from paraffin wax; which was more popular than the Spruce gum. In 1860, Thomas Adams

manufactured the first gum as we know it today. The Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna asked Adams to develop a rubber replacement made from the Chicle. He could not find a way to make the Chicle usable as rubber, but found it was an ideal replacement for paraffin wax gum. And so is the history of Chiclets Chewing Gum. The Chicle tree could not sustain the demands for the latex as the tree does not produce enough sap and can only be collected after a number of years have passed since the last harvest. During the 1930s and 1940s synthetic rubber was developed and incorporated into the manufacturing process of gum. Synthetic rubbers include: butadiene-styrene rubber, polyethylene, polyvinyl acetate, isoprene copolymer and petroleum wax. Some gums contain fluoride. Usually the list of ingredients on the pack of gum will be vague as to its content because patent regulations allow manufactures to protect trade secret formulas. Ingredients may say: gum base, sugar, corn syrup, natural and/or artificial flavor, softeners and BHT without disclosing what’s really in it. Titanium dioxide may also be included in the secret formula. Titanium dioxide is so extremely cancerous that contact with skin can cause cancer. The ingredients in gum travel faster and in higher concentrations into the blood stream because they are absorbed directly through the walls of the mouth; without going through the filtration process of digestion. Take heart, there is still natural gum available in the market place. The website of natural Glee Gum has a wonderful pictorial tour of the harvesting process of Chicle. There is an 8 minute video at Youtube. com that documents the harvest and production of Chicle gum by Maya Indians. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3jBhyvjKy3s Before using any herbal remedy please consult with your physician.

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By Marcia Diane

By now of course we are well into the New Year, but not while I write this, barely ten days in. So over here at my desk the newness and excitement are still fresh. And goodness do we have our work cut out for us. I don’t quite understand where all these amazing poets are arriving from, but really featuring just one will leave us so in the dust. Naturally we always have to cope with the quality vs quantity…but see, these folks are all top quality. So here they are to give us a jump start…plenty to be going on with. Maybe I’ll do like my favorite columnist, Gail Collins, at the NYTimes does; give us a test: Who is this poet and when was this poem written: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hold your soul open for my welcoming. Let the quiet of your spirit bathe me With its clear and rippled coolness, That, loose-limbed and weary, I find rest, Outstretched upon your peace, as on a bed of ivory. Let the flickering flame of your soul play all about me, That into my limbs may come the keenness of fire, The life and joy of tongues of flame, And, going out from you, tightly strung and in tune, I may rouse the blear-eyed world, And pour into it the beauty which you have begotten. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pretty risqué stuff, eh… answer:

The Giver of Stars Amy Lowell 1914 Next: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Killdeer You know how it pretends to have a broken wing to lure predators away from its nest, how it staggers just out of reach . . . if, at this moment, you’re feeling metaphorical, nest can be the whatever inside us that we think needs protection, the whatever that is small & hasn’t yet found its way. Like us it has lived so long on scraps, on what others have left behind, it thinks it could live on air, on words, forever almost, it thinks it would be better to let the predator kill it than to turn its back on that child again, forgetting that one lives inside the other. By Nick Flynn @2018 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I’ll leave us all now with some more tantalizing poems to investigate:

Barter

By Sara Teasdale 1917 Four Slateku By John Lee Clark 2018 There you have it folks; centuries apart and yet…speaking as through a loud megaphone to us right now, right today. Let us hear what you investigate this New Year; join us won’t you for our online writer group at: m.diane.writeon@ gmail.com

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Chef Mickey’s Recipe

Hello Rocky Point! Already in the most romantic month of the year! So let`s cook a very special dinner for you all.

Lobster Tail Salad Ingredients: • 2 small green lobster tails • Sea salt and black pepper • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 60g fine green beans • 3 ripe red tomatoes • 2 tbsp. truffle oil • 1 tbsp. lemon juice • 1 tsp Dijon mustard • 1 tsp salted capers • 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated • Handful of baby rocket leaves or Mache • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced • 3 tbsp. small basil leaves • Truffle oil or extra virgin olive oil for serving • 1 lemon, quartered

Preparation: Preheat oven to 220°C. Split the tails in half lengthwise with a cleaver and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy frying pan and place the lobster tails cut-side down. Sear over high heat for 2 minutes or until colored, then place cut-side up in the oven and roast for 10-15mins. or until the lobster meat is no longer glassy. Cook the green beans in simmering salted water for 4 mins. until tender, drain and run under cold water to cool. Roughly chop the tomatoes. In a large bowl, lightly mix the truffle or extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, capers, lemon zest and rocket or Mache. Season with sea salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, green beans, onion and basil leaves and lightly toss. Divide between two dinner plates, arrange lobster on top and drizzle with oil. Serve with lemon quarters for squeezing.

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This may be faster than 911 By Cholla Charli You've probably heard that the old 060 or 066 emergency numbers in Peñasco have been replaced with dialing 911. That's a big improvement, but now there's something even better. At a meeting with the chief of police and nine representatives of his department at the community center in La Cholla last month, residents were given the direct line to the cell phone carried by the onduty police officers for each of the five quadrants in Puerto Peñasco. The city is divided into five sections for Municipal Police patrol. One squad car in each of those quadrants has a cell phone which serves as a direct contact to the officers on patrol. This eliminates the delay you might experience if you dial 911, which rings at the main emergency services office in San Luis, which is on the border below Yuma, Ariz. Instead, you'll be in direct contact with the patrol officer for your area of the city of Puerto Peñasco. Quadrant #1 includes everything north of Benito Juarez (Sandy Beach, La Cholla and many other neighborhoods), plus the port and the Malecón. The direct cell phone number for that area is 044 638-110-0232. Quadrant #2 includes everything between Benito Juarez and Boulevard Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and east of Freemont. The cell number for that area is 044 - 638-113-2583.

Quadrant #3 includes everything east of Freemont between Boulevard Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and Boulevard Las Conchas. The cell number for that area is 044 - 638-125-5612. Quadrant #4 is San Rafael, everything east of Freemont and south of Boulevard Las Conchas. The cell number for that area is 044 - 638-380-6701. Quadrant #5 is Las Conchas. The cell number for that area is 044 - 638-1127399. These numbers are for calls made from a Mexico land line. If you are dialing from your U.S., or Canadian cell phone, you will need to dial 011-521 before the number, instead of the 044. Putting the number into your speed dial or favorites could save valuable time in an emergency There is another possible complication. The officer you reach may not speak English, and the time it takes for him to connect you with an English-speaking person could be critical. So you need a little basic Español. Here are a few words that could help: Help me = ayudame (I-you-da-may) Ambulance = (am-boo-lan-see-ya) Police officer = (oh-fee-see-al daypoe-lee-see-ya) I am in = estoy en (ace-toy en) Las Conchas, La Cholla, Las Palomas, Playa del Oro, etc. For complete information, you can stop in at the policed headquarters on Boulevard José Lopez Portillo, just west of Boulevard Benito Juarez.

A brochure is available from the Puerto Peñasco Police Department which details the five quadrants, the neighborhoods or developments within each and the cell phone number to call to connect with an office on patrol in that quadrant. The brochure also includes the phone number for other emergency and civil services.

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Authorities Terminate Vaquita Capture Plan

Recovery program deemed too stressful on the endangered mammals A recovery program intended to save the critically endangered vaquita marina porpoise from extinction has ended without maintaining a single rescued specimen in captivity. The federal Environment Secretariat (Semarnat) made the announcement yesterday, maintaining that November 10 had been the date on which it expected to terminate the VaquitaCPR (Conservation, Protection and Recovery) project. A team of 65 scientists from nine different countries started the operation in the upper Gulf of California in October, working for weeks in an attempt to capture some of the endangered mammals. The project's goal was to keep the captured vaquitas in floating pens to protect them from gillnets, the biggest threat to their survival. The team used underwater microphones known as hydrophones to help them to locate the porpoises. But while two vaquitas were caught, neither was ultimately able to be successfully nurtured in captivity. A female vaquita of reproductive age died last Saturday after it was captured while a six-month-old female calf caught earlier in the program was released after it showed signs of stress. An autopsy was carried out on the deceased female and tissue samples were collected and sent to a laboratory for further analysis of the cause of death and to carry out other genetic studies. The program was always going to be risky because the small mammals don't cope well with the stress of capture but given how close they are to extinction, Semarnat approved the last-ditch effort.

The Animal Welfare Institute - a United States-based animal protection group - called for a halt to the program after the two unsuccessful attempts to maintain the creatures in captivity, stating that "not a single additional vaquita should be deliberately put in danger in this way." But by that time, scientists working on the project had also already recommended that the capture part of the program cease in consideration of the suffering and ultimate death of the second porpoise that was caught. The project's independent expert panel agreed and suspended capture efforts on November 4 although the team continued to monitor the species to learn more about its behavior up until yesterday. The team made a total of 32 sightings during the project with the vaquitas most frequently seen in pairs. A team of specialists will now determine the best path forward to save the species, of which it is believed that fewer than 30 remain. Gillnets used in shrimp and illegal totoaba fishing have posed the biggest threat to the vaquita marina leading to a permanent ban on their use coming into effect in June. However, a failure to prohibit the possession, sale and manufacture of the deadly nets means that they are still being illegally used, critics say. Conservation of the unique species has received high-profile support, such as that from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Mexico's richest man, Carlos Slim. Together with President Enrique Peña Nieto they signed an agreement earlier this year to save the species but despite their best intentions, the reality of conserving the vaquita marina porpoise remains a monumental challenge.

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Rocky Point’s Barber Rocks

By Dan McWhitis

Since arriving in Mexico I’ve needed to continually gather information for living needs. Since I’m too old to be a flower-child with long flowing sun bleached hair (okay I’m gray) I’ve needed to find a reliable barber. In our society hair care can be an important part of one’s life. Unbelievably I had a stroke of good luck, my new neighbor turned out to be a fabulous barber. He has a retroactive approach to barbering that’s pretty darn cool, he’s blended the concept of the traditional neighborhood barbershop together with contemporary expectations. His name is Christian Chavez and I admire Christian for a variety of reasons. Foremost is the spirituality that he and his beautiful wife Nayeli embrace when it comes to raising a family. This has allowed them to raise four kids to be excellent citizens. He’s always chatting it up about his wife and children. The other day when I stopped-in to get a trim he was explaining how one of his sons was rapidly advancing in Peñasco’s junior boxing division. He and his wife also work to give back to the community, helping the down & out where and whenever they can. When I explained last year that a group of my friends and I had started a local charity called SAVE he offered free haircuts to members and agreed to donate any derived monies to our projects supporting Casa Hogar (the old Folks Home) and Barb’s Dog Rescue. The Chavez family has been

a part of the Puerto Peñasco Community for over five years. Christian was born near Mexico City, but raised in Santa Barbara, California. He began his barber business after arriving here and is a well-respected businessman. When we met he had a shop on Juarez Avenue. Last year he pondered and realized the “Malecon” portion of our city didn’t have any hair cutting services. It didn’t take long before he decided to open a shop across the street and about 50 feet north of the large Catholic Church (in Old Port) which is easy to find with lots of great parking. I enjoy visiting my friend for a haircut due to his unbelievable knowledge of our community’s pulse, he knows everything, good, bad and/or indifferent about what’s shaking in our hometown. If I was a reporter I’d be camping out on his doorstep. It’s really an entertaining visit. I think one time he asked me, “Did you really get drunk and start dancing on a bar last week?” I replied, “Now who the hell told you that?” He responded, “Just a rumor and I never reveal sources.” If you want a facial, a hot towel shave, shampoo, beard trim or just a great haircut and enjoy an update on the community, stopin and see my friend at Clippers Barber Shop. I don’t know much about dancing, but there’ve been a few tequila nights that are a bit vague in my recollection. Sort of reminds me of the 70s, lost that whole decade to the fog. What’s that old line floating around Washington D.C. these days, “Frankly Senator I don’t recall that.” I swear I don’t remember.

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Rompope, the Nuns' Drink

Drinks like rompope exist in a number of places around the globe: in the United States, it's known as eggnog; for the Dutch it's advocaat, and in Spain there's rompón. In Mexico, however, rompope took on a personality all its own, and that was thanks to the nuns. Now you're probably wondering how that happened. It all started, in 1524, when Franciscan monks came to New Spain. They went around putting up new temples where they could spread the gospel, quite a few convents among them. Puebla de Los Angeles became a major bastion for those Franciscans. As the city on the way to the metropolis, for travelers coming from the Atlantic, it was a key meeting place for both Spaniards and Creoles in positions of power.

Traders, clergymen, soldiers and politicians spent days in Puebla, and they had to be lavished with the most exquisite dishes. In their convent, the Clarissa nuns developed a liqueur with eggs, cinnamon, sugar, almonds and

rum or cane liquor: Spanish rompón with a mestizo touch gave rompope its unique character. The nuns made the rompope without ever tasting it, since they were strictly forbidden from imbibing. Only one mestiza nun, by the name of Eduviges, was allowed to taste and tweak it. After having improved the product's flavor, Eduviges asked the bishop to allow all her fellow nuns to try a little. "A nip a day does no one any harm," she said, and that convinced him. Besides pleasure and joy, the rompope provided the Clarissas with a livelihood: by selling it, they got money for congregation improvements. Nowadays, Mexico has a huge range of rompopes, from commercial brands to handmade versions, and it comes in special flavors, like pine nut, coffee, pecan and strawberry, made in Colima. Besides being sipped in little glasses, rompope is also used in baking: for cakes, ice cream, cookies and gelatins. And its fame has stretched too many countries in Central and South America. Mexican nuns keep on making and drinking innocent nips of rompope. And if you ask them for their secret recipes, you can be sure they will never give it to you.

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. (01152-638) 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 13map 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 (#1WC)

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@ gmail.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) 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. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) 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 Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

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) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)

BILL PAYING SERVICE 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) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-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 383-1011. (#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. (#5610) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9)

FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) 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 (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE 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) 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 JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - 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 (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE TWO ADJOINING LOTS – for sale. Two blocks from beach, each lot is 875m2, one isa corner lot. In Playa Bonita area. Good business location. $200K, price is negotiable. Contact F. Cordero at garcnan@gmail.com. (#115-31) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) RV PARKS & SPACES 6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Jose on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, with all the services, Call Marco (480) 225-6546. (#152-22) 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. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2)

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) BRENDA LEE DESIGN – Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com. (#157-5) COMMERCIAL & TURISTIC ENTERPRISE – Accepting new members, little investment. All permits to work on any commercial activity. There's almost nothing we can't do. Call Rafy for info. (638) 119-0223 or (638) 110-4900. (#RG-1) FAST, RELIABLE INTERNET ACCESS! – We sell, install and service Internet access via Satellite. Download speeds up to 25 Mbps and you get a U.S. IP address. For more information please email us at service@ penascohandyman.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. penascohandyman.com (#157-6) HOUSE SITTING OR PET SITTING – or All phases of Vacation Rental Management, in exchange for living on the beach. Flagstaff (928) 266-6784 Michaelyn. (#HS-1) FUN & EXPERIENCED WEDDING/PARTY DJ – that also Hosts Corporate Game Shows Nationwide. www.djs4u.com. (480) 710-8320. (DJ-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! Phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) TUCSON SONORAN EXPRESS – Shuttle Service from Tucson to Rocky Point. Group or one-way rates available. (520) 954-2556. www.TucsonSonoranExpress. com. tucsonsonoranexpress@ gmail.com. (#TS-1)

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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.

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around area code. Some businesses have U.S. offices and others may be using VOIP lines.

INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Armando Handyman..........................(638) 113-5502 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858

Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brenda Lee Design................................602-909-9146 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Capone's Seafood & Pizzeria..................(638) 388-6737 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 CIMA...........................................................383-1854 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S...........................................383-3434 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328 Empanadas La Argentina.......................(622) 157-1914

Family of God Medical Clinics................(638) 383-3480 or...................................................(480) 812-5200 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fit Vida Bistro.............................................383-1992 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 German Osorio Studio...........................(520) 401-6570 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 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 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 Ser vice U.S. Toll Free..................................602-971-0166 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K

Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 Tony’s Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499 Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Memo Green Maintenance..................(638) 105-9311 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Miguel Nuñez Handyman.................(638) 109-3363 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Natural Marble & Granite......................(638) 383-1758 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Oyster House....................................(638) 382-5443

Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 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 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

Q&R

Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic..................044-638-386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell 480-263-3242 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

S Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullz............................................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tony’s Cafe...............................044-638-690-1589 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 Towing Aqua Grande..(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556 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 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

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

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 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 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

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

Figaros Pizza 383-8181 Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992 Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869 Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

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

VETERINARY CARE Chochoy 383-2338 Guillermo Prieto & Melchor Ocampo Gallo de Oro (044) 638-112-3343 Samuel Ocaña La Posta 383-2574 Simon Morua & Guillermo Prieto Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

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Balloon

Saturday 3rd • Fish Bowl Festival Annual Rotary Fundraiser. 10AM - 4PM at Shrimp Park (Blvd. Benito Juarez & Fremont) • Rocky Point Balloon Festival • Mermaid's Market 10AM to 3PM at Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez

• Viva Peñasco 2018 Carnaval (Carnavalesque Fiesta). Thursday 8th • Women’s Day. Saturday 17th • St. Patrick's Day! • St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef & Cabbage and Green Beer at Latitude 31º. Sunday 18th • Mexican oil expropriation.

Sunday 4th • Rocky Point Balloon Wednesday 21st Festival. • Benito Juarez Birthday. • Super Bowl Party at Latitude 31º. Thursday 22nd • South of the Border Saturday 17th Festival S.O.B.F. at Viña • Mermaid's Market 11AM del Mar Hotel in Old Port. to 3PM at Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez. Friday 23rd • CBSC Golf Tournament at • South of the Border Las Palomas. Festival S.O.B.F. at Viña del Mar Hotel in Old Port. th Friday 23 • Ruta Del Globo - Hot Air Saturday 24th Ballon Fest at Islas del • South of the Border Mar. Festival S.O.B.F. at Viña • SADR - Trucks, Buggies, del Mar Hotel in Old Port. Bikes, ATVs & UTVs. Visit www.racesadr.com for Sunday 25th more info. • South of the Border Festival S.O.B.F. at Viña th Saturday 24 del Mar Hotel in Old Port. • Mexican Flag Day. • Ruta Del Globo - Hot Air Monday 26nd Ballon Fest at Islas del • Semana Santa Begins. Mar. of the Border • SADR - Trucks, Buggies, • South Festival S.O.B.F. at Viña Bikes, ATVs & UTVs. Visit del Mar Hotel in Old Port. www.racesadr.com for more info. APRIL 2018 Sunday 25th th • Ruta Del Globo - Hot Air Saturday 14 • 3rd Annual Rocky Point Ballon Fest at Islas del Charanga Derby (Mirador Mar. area). MARCH 2018 Tuesday 17th st • CBSC Horseshoue Thursday 1 Tournament and Cornhole • Sock Hop Charity Event Tournament in Cholla Bay. at Latitude 31. Benefits Adopt A Classroom & Friday 20th Special Projects. • 23rd CBSC Fishing Derby. • Viva Peñasco 2018 Carnaval (Carnavalesque MAY 2018 Fiesta). Tuesday 1st Friday 2nd • Viva Peñasco 2018 • Happy Labor Day. Carnaval (Carnavalesque Saturday 5th Fiesta). • Cinco de Mayo. • Kentucky Derby Charity Saturday 3rd Event at Latitude 31. • CBSC Annual Game Night Benefits Corceles del starting at 6PM. Desierto, Equine Therapy • Mermaid's Market 10am Program. - 3pm at Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez. • Viva Peñasco 2018 Sunday 27th Carnaval (Carnavalesque • Pancake Breakfast 8am12pm at Latitude 31. Fiesta). Benefits Esperanza para Nueva Vida Community Sunday 4th Center. • Spring Break Begins.

EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who cares to play, and with happy hour prices! 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. 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 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. 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 PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 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. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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

Written by CL for Barbara Mumaugh

Happy Valentine’s Day! What a beautiful time of year here in Puerto Peñasco. Thank you for stopping by to read about Barb’s Dog Rescue. A special thank you to all of our supporters and donors. With your help and support, 1,090 dogs were wormed, vaccinated, spayed/neutered and found new forever homes through Barb’s Dog Rescue in 2017. There are over 200 at the rescue if you’re looking for a new family member, be sure to stop in. I also volunteer at the rescue. When I came in on September 11, there was a white miniature poodle and a puppy who didn’t have his eyes open, left between the two gates at the rescue. I thought the puppy was dead. I grabbed him and took him into the rescue out of the heat, and no one there knew the two had been left. I held the puppy and someone else went out to get the momma dog. She was thin, full of fleas and ticks, and her fur was sparse and matted. Barb was distraught because she had no where to put this momma and tiny baby. Young puppies can’t control their body temperature, so they have to be in a climate controlled environment. Barb had momma dogs with puppies in every nook and cranny available, including bathrooms and the storage area. I offered to bring them both home with me. I called the momma dog Blanca and her puppy, R.P. After she raised R.P., Blanca was spayed and adopted by a great family who had just lost their 17-year-old poodle. They send me photos, and she looks well loved. November brought three new fosters one a black and brown young adult Chihuahua from Animal Control I call Katia. She was extremely thin, and nervous and now is a playful little thing. Another is a long-haired rust colored Chihuahua, from a clinic in San Luis, that had been hit by a car and has a brain injury. When she came to Barb’s she stayed in

a kennel, ate, pottied and walked in a circle to her right. Barb thought it would be good for her to have a chance to be out of the kennel, so she came to my home. I call her Punkin, and she has learned to walk, run, and use stairs, the doggy door and yip when the other dogs are too rough. The Border Guards at the Sonoyta border crossing called Barb to tell her they had a Chi mix who needed Barb’s assistance. When we picked her up, Sonnie had some issues with her skin with hair missing on her backside and tail, and it was evident she had some kind of issues with her back end and legs. While in the kennel Sonnie became distressed and began to chew her hip until it was bleeding, then she started on the other hip. Barb asked if I could foster her, and I said, "Yes. The vet took X-rays of Sonnie and discovered that her back had been broken at the last lumbar vertebrae and before the first sacral vertebrae. She has no feeling to control her bladder or bowels. Barb supplies everything you need for your fosters, food, vaccines, vet expenses, diapers, dog beds, etc., and the rescue is in desperate need of good foster homes. If you have the room and you have the heart, think about fostering. If not you, who? Barb’s Dog Rescue is always in need of blankets (especially receiving blankets for the new Intake Center), high quality canned or kibble puppy and adult dog food (Kirkland is a preferred brand), towels, dog beds (including off the floor beds), paper towels, x-large puppy pads or flat human diapers, brooms, dust pans, a volunteer groomer one day a week, volunteers to socialize i.e. play with puppies, volunteers to help with evening feedings, volunteers to answer the gate on weekends from noon to 5 p.m., or you can donate cash at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. I donate monthly. With your help, we will save them all.

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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Recycling in Paradise

By Gretchen Ellinger Those of us who love Puerto Peñasco, and who have been visiting or living here for a while, have watched the town grow by leaps and bounds. Infrastructure and services have struggled to keep up, and part of that challenge is what to do with all the garbage and trash generated by the ever increasing population of both fulltime residents and vacation visitors. Over the past several years several pit-style dumps have been filled and closed, and demand is stretching the capacity of the current dump. Nearly everything that currently goes in your garbage could, arguably should, be recycled. The recycling center in Puerto Peñasco is Soporte Ambiental Reciclados de Puerto Peñasco, located at Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez #285, about ¾ block north of and on the same side of the street as Ley Express, just past Hotel & Restaurant Maria Bonita. It is poorly marked - the only sign is one of those flagstyle signs in the median, which sort of blends in with the palm trees and is easy to miss. Look for a pristine white building not too far past the hotel/restaurant, and you are there. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Is it garbage or can it be recycled? Here are some guidelines: • Garbage: food waste; plastic cutlery & other “cheap” or brittle plastics; styrofoam; metallic gift wraps, ribbons, and strings or cords; catering trays. Most of these items could

be eliminated from your garbage by making other choices when purchasing. Recycling: paper, non-foil gift wrap, paper board (such as cereal boxes), aluminum and other cans, plastic and glass bottles, cardboard. • E-Waste: is a special category of recyclables that includes electronics (computers, phones, etc), Christmas lights, cords, scrap metal and batteries. Not every recycling center accepts e-waste, but ours in Puerto Peñasco does take e-waste. The Peñasco center asks that recycling be separated by type when brought to the center. Recycling in Rocky Point is terribly important - the dump is a dump, rather than the well-managed landfill generally found in the USA. Often the night and early morning air is spoiled by the smell of burning garbage, the local solution for getting rid of all that waste. Anything that can be recycled should be, in order to decrease the volume managed by burning. Everyone can help make Rocky Point more like a Paradise by recycling we should be smelling sea breezes rather than burning trash!

Family, Friends, Fly Fishing By Vince Deadmond

Family…It was evident that I was planning another fly fishing trip after the holiday meal, my pontoon boat was attached to the roof of my SUV and I was dressed in my best holiday fishing attire. After the last guest departed I had planned on a Puerto Peñasco winter fly fishing escape with a few likeminded friends. During the family visit, the topic of clever things that the grand kids had done or said came up. My six year old grandson Bronson had been helping his grandmother Schmuker. When she asked Bronson, “Do you think your other Grandmother Debi and Grandpa Vince would like some homemade fudge?” His thoughtful response was, “No, she is always on a diet, and Grandpa Vince only likes red wine.” “Maybe, a nice Merlot.” Friends...I keep a trailer in the Playa De Oro RV Trailer Park, I frequently invite friends to stay at the park and go fishing. Even when I don’t invite anyone I’ll find a friend in the park to fish with. Many times we will launch the pontoon boats from Mirador Beach to begin our fly fishing adventure. To finish the day we may sit on the beach, and watch the spectacular sunsets, maybe with a nice Merlot. More Friends...On a recent trip I fished with my friend Grant Baugh. Grant usually visits during the winter so he has missed the best Puerto Peñasco fly fishing. He is usually asking, “Where are the fish?” Usually the winter fishing has

lower numbers and smaller fish. On our December time together we managed to catch some Cabrilla, Trigger, Pompano, Flounder, and Barracuda. Grant and his wife Joan spend most of the winter in El Golfo, and visit Puerto Peñasco a few times during the winter. Grant is my link to Mexico Large Mouth Bass fishing at La Cienega de Santa Clara in the Colorado River Delta. The Bass fishing can start as early as February or March. Besides the Bass there are some tackle busting monster Carp that will leave you wondering how to land them. Fly Fishing...Usually I fly fish only, but it’s good to get fishing reports from folks that use bait and lures. Bill uses lures and spends more time on the water than I do, so I always enjoy his fishing reports. We don’t usually have a strong population of Yellow Tail but Bill landed one in an area where I possibly tangled with one the next day. I had caught some nice size Cabrilla (13-15 inch) and was enjoying the sun on my back when I hooked up with something really strong. Most of the fish I catch can be stripped in by hand, rarely do I need to get the fish on the reel. This fish was taking line and was soon taking line off my reel. I cranked down the drag and the fish was still going. The reel was singing AAAAAHHHHHH! The only fish that could make that kind of run was a Yellow Tail or possibly a Skip Jack. I never saw the fish, sometimes you are left wondering about the one that got away, while you sip a Merlot.

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

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Our Contributing writers...

Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife and nature for 20 years. He frequently visits the Western States, as well as the Sonoran Desert, to add more art to his collection. His company is “Wild West Images” and he can be found at SFrank962@aol.com. He specializes in custom frames made from Saguaro & 100 year old Barn Wood to add to the beauty of his images.

Gretchen Ellinger

After years of visiting México, and nearly 15 years a full-time resident of Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen thinks moving to Rocky Point from the USA was the best thing she ever did for herself! Gretchen has been a real estate agent in Rocky Point for as long as she has lived here, and has written for the “Rocky Point Times” for much of that time. After living in beach communities for many years, she and her little dog Luna moved to a neighborhood in town, and are so glad they did! Besides fulltime neighbors and all the conveniences, beaches are a quick drive away, and in town there is something new and interesting every day.

Rosarie Salerno

Marcia Diane

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

Bob Snyder

Moved to RP 7 years ago from Las Vegas and I don’t see going north again for quite some time. I hear it’s very dangerous up there. People say “THEY HAVE GUNS.” (That’s a local joke) My Travelers Advisory is “Put your feet in the warm sand, have a Margarita, unplug your electronics and just soak it in”!

Stephanie Wood

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.

Stephanie Wood grew up in Wichita, KS and moved to Phoenix in 1992 to attend ASU. Her first trip to Mexico was Nogales at age18 to shop and drink margaritas. She’s been coming to Rocky Point since 2007, and fell in love immediately and started looking for a condo the very first day. Rocky Point combines her love of Mexico and the beach. She loves exploring Rocky Point and sharing her experiences with others. She has two kids who are growing up on the beach and learning to embrace a world view and appreciation of other cultures. Her goal is to travel more extensively in Mexico as time and funds allow and continue writing about her experiences.

Mike Bibb

Cholla Charli

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Jim Ringquist

With over ten years as a full-time resident of Rocky Point, Director of Sales and Marketing for the four Sonoran Resorts beachfront condo developments, and President of the Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee, Jim works hard to stay on top of what is going on around town. He certainly doesn’t consider himself a writer, but he does send out a monthly newsletter to a growing number of clients and Rocky Point enthusiasts to share what he can about the area.

Cholla Charli (aka Charlotte Keller) has had family ties to La Cholla since 1969, and is now a full-time resident there, having retired from a career in marketing, publishing and public relations. An award-winning writer and photographer, she enjoys sharing stories about the organizations, activities, events and people in her new home town.

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.

Dan McWhitis Broker - Teacher - Beach Bum - Me. Disgusting, it’s not a game, it’s a way of life.

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, 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

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 retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service tech. He served two tours in Viet Nam. He moved to Denver Co in 2004 where he married his wonderful wife,and editor, Nancy. They moved to Rocky Point in 2011, where Rob loves to fish, eat tacos and drink beer on the beach.

Lannette Phipps From the age of 10 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. 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. 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.

Mark Paliscak 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 a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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