Rocky Point Times January 2013 by Rocky Point Services

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ADVERTISERINDEX & PHONENUMBERS DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from the U.S., Canada and Mexico

ALSO SEE OUR GENERAL INFO. PAGES FOR MORE INFO.

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

CALLING FROM THE U.S. Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

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

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

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

Galeria Luis y Gaby..........................................383-7174 Garden Art................................520-577-2728 Gift Shop & Gallery................................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso.......................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon....................................383-5075 Golf Course at the Mayan Palace..................383-GOLF Gracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165 or......................................011-52-622-226-2200 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or......................................................044-638-384-0458 Guardian Title and Escrow...............044-638-386-1445 or...............................................................623-910-2930

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

I-J-K

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

La Brisa Restaurant.................................388-9888 La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 Long Realty........................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation...........382-5095/928-474-3157

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

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

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.

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INDEX

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

Beauty Design Studio by Gloria......................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners......................................383-3929 Bonita RV Park.....................................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty..............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee.........................................................383-3919

Casa de Carolina Rentals.................................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Chochoy Veterinary........................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S................................................480-648-7689 Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600 or.......................................................520-284-0277 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Contra Plagas............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064 Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P....388-5382/623-207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S.................................................383-3434 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.......................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

Eddie Wharez............................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Rapidin......................................................388-6775

Family of God................................................383-3480 Filiberto’s Mexican Good...........................388-9560 Francis, Jonni...............................044-638-112-1197

Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo.................................383-3488

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Pablo Realty.........................................602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant.................044-638-105-7455 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course.....................383-GOLF Peñasco Marine............................................383-3700 Peñasco Beauty Center.................................383-1086 Petals & Perfums...........................................383-5758 Pizarrro, Rita..................388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort.......................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma.....................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.................................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.............................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.................................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago...................................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services..............383-5758/602-476-1187 Puerta Privada.................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant.............................383-2586

Q&R

Realty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014 or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax.....................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield.............382-5095/928-474-3157

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance....U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners...............................383-0700 Silva, Yolanda Insurance.................................383-6280 Sonoran Resorts...........................602-476-7511 Sushi Sun Restaurant.....................................383-2772

Tapia, Miguel.......................................602-266-0225 Teriyaki Sun..............................................388-7272 The Print Shop............................520-387-6858

The Lighthouse Restaurant............................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant..............................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Turati Optical.................................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919 or..........................................................602-324-7241

U-V

U.S. Border Movers....................044-638-113-8365 or...............................................480-232-3518 Vazquez, Luis, MD..........................................383-3014 Venshur...................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or.........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman.................................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel.............383-0100/602-606-7768

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

X-Y-Z

Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe).........................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance.................................383-6280 ZaGas..............................................................383-8100

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers

dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................under construction Municipal......................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 ELECTRIC Emergency dial...071 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial...068 Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 26) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial...066 Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

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

Figaro Pizza 383-1411

La Duela Pizza Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. 388-4414, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm

Sushi Sun 383-2772

Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm

TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun.

El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm

Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm

FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Prescott, and Tempe, Arizona. We bulk mail to over 500 monthly subscribers. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are bulk mailed from Lukeville, AZ every month. A 1 Yr. Subscription is $35 (12 issues). Please send a check with your name and address to: S. O’Hare, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES We offer display and classifieds ads. LOW Ad prices are in USD, charged per month, and do not include I.V.A. Contracts available. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication CLASSIFIEDS ADS $15 USD for 25 words • 20¢ per word thereafter

HOTELS

MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P.

If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome.

U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

TELEPHONE & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our FAcebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Linda Sharp, Rob Baylor, Bruce Baldwin, Joe Houchin, Miguel Tapia, Dr. Sidhartha Hindú ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Claudia Rivas - Account Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez - Web Designer PRINTING The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION Upbeat, fun, and interesting articles and photos always welcome. Please include an SASE if you would like it returned. Email or SnailMail your article/photo to us. Please include your contact info. in the event we need to reach you. Feel free to contact us prior to sending your items to make sure they are in the right format. The Rocky Point Times reserves the right not to print any article or photo, and to edit content as the Editor sees fit. We do not guarantee placement, but do make every effort, so please note any special requests you may have. The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

by Tom O’Hare EDITOR

As we enter this new year, 2013, we head in to our 21st YEAR of publishing the ROCKY POINT TIMES NEWSPAPER. My, we have come a long way! If you had asked Sandy or me, way back then (as we were cutting and hot gluing the articles on the ‘flats’), if we thought that ‘someday’ our little paper would be ‘computerized’, have 56 pages of information, articles and ads, and we would have a bulk-mail permit to send it to subscribers living in just about every state in the USA, or that we would have a website where our published articles would be posted, or a Facebook Page which handles an average of 4,000 every week and has over 2,732 ‘Friends’...we probably would have just laughed and said, “What? Oh, no way!” Well, we would have been wrong. We thank our readers, and we thank our advertisers for helping us to bring this paper to you each month. We are looking forward to yet another year. Wow, it seems like only yesterday! Ask anyone who lives or works here in Rocky Point, “What is the BEST thing about living here”, and you will get a multitude of answers. The answers will include everything from the sunsets, the ocean, the people, the culture, and too, the over all tranquility. It is early December and I am dressed in shorts and a T-shirt as I sit here writing this editorial for January 2013. Outside it is 77, clear and sunny. I can’t help but think of our children living in Nevada, Northern California and Wisconsin. Oh! To be young again and look forward to the icy roads, 4 feet of snow on the ground, and sub zero temperatures, etc. Then I come down to earth and face reality. I can always visit those places. I am very fortunate to live in Rocky Point, with its pretty much ideal weather. Besides the many fun things to do in Rocky Point, such as fishing, clamming, shelling, water sports, shopping, and off roading just to name a few, there is one pastime that is a favorite of Sandy’s and that is eating out. Whether it’s at a taco cart, hot dog stand or one of our many great Rocky Point restaurants, Sandy doesn’t care, as long as it is “out”. Two new restaurants have opened recently. If you haven’t been down lately, you may not have visited them as yet. Regina Seafood Restaurant & Bar opened on the east side of town. Regina’s is on what everyone calls, “The big boulevard”, Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. If you were coming into Rocky Point from the north you would make a left turn at the first traffic light, travel about a half mile and, on

the left, you will see a huge two story palapa which is Regina’s. Actually Regina is not new to Rocky Point, it used to be in Old Port, where it was a mainstay for about nine years. They have just opened in their new location two months ago. They serve, breakfast, lunch and dinner. From 8am -11pm, closed Monday. There is a lot to choose from on the menu, including a wide variety of Mexican and seafood dished with house specialties and appetizers and one of the largest breakfast menus, I’ve seen in Rocky Point. All are reasonable priced. They don’t accept credit cards, but will in the near future. Upstairs is “El Rincon Pub”. The bar is open Wednesday thru Sunday from 8pm-3am Beer is 25 pesos and Wednesday is two for one on their chicken wings and hamburgers. I said earlier the restaurant menu is extensive, just wait till you see the bar menu. National and international regardless of your taste, if you can’t find it, at “El Rincon”, I don’t think you will in Rocky Point. Beside tequila, whiskey, vodka, brandy, “suave” (smooth), there are choices from England, Thailand, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Argentina, U.S.A., Mexico (Artesanales), and Denmark. For a unique experience, stop in say hello to the owner Regina, waiters Sayda and Alonso and Chef Jose Manuel. For reservations call (044-638) 119-1011 or (044-638) 638-1014. If you drive west on Calle 13 and turn right at the last intersection by Sushi Sun and go down about 2 blocks on the right you will see Duke’s Restaurant & Bar. Duke’s is new to Rocky Point, but has been in business in Arizona for 14 years. When I first heard Duke’s was coming to Rocky Point, I thought, “That’s cool! I hope that it’s the same owner who has Duke’s in Scottsdale”. The reason being Sandy and I used to stay at the InnSuites on McDowell (which is now the Palms) and across the El Dorado Park is Duke’s, where we enjoyed many of their daily specials. So, I thought if this one is the same it will be a good addition to Rocky Point.

I met Duke (Mexico) owners Gabriel and Silvia and sure enough Gabriel is part owner Duke’s Scottsdale, and is looking to make this

3 location as successful as Duke’s Scottsdale. They have a full bar open 7 days from 7am to 10pm, serving breakfast and lunch. Daily specials are; Monday-Hamburgers, Tuesdays-Rib-eye, Wednesday-salads, Thursdays-Bar-b-q-ribs, Friday-fish, Saturday-Prime rib, Sundays-Open menu. When Silvia and Gabriel finish, Duke’s could be one of the largest sports bar in Rocky Point with seating for over 200. I was at Duke’s for the title fight between Marquez vs Pacquiao. There was a huge crowd and I spoke with several people who had nothing but good things to say about Duke’s food and low low prices. It’s football time (almost over) and if you want a friendly place to watch your favorite game, Duke’s is the place to go. For info about special parties call (044638) 104-0338 or (044-638) 380-6650. (P.S. – For you old-timers, stop in say hello to Memo from the Dug Out)

Recently I was asked how to find out what’s playing at the Cinema, and why we didn’t print it in the RPTimes?? I really didn’t know, but Sandy did. She said we can’t print the schedule because we are a monthly publication, and the deadline is the 10th of each month, which is too early for the movies to be announced, and the schedule is subject to change, anyway. The best answer is to go to their website www.citicinemas.com Where it says ‘elige ciudad’, pick Puerto Peñasco, then where it says ‘todos los complejos’, choose Peñasco. It will give you showings and times. I was also asked if Mexico sells ‘low sulfer’ fuel for the diesel trucks, and the answer is, yes. It is identified as PEMEX Diesel bajo en azufre. Each month we show a graphic of the gas prices here in Rocky Point, just remember MAGNA is regular unleaded. I am sorry to have to tell you that we lost a friend to many this last month. Michael Basta, or ‘Frenchie’ as he was known to everyone in Cholla Bay and around town, lost his life battle and, as he said, “Got on the bus.” We will certainly miss having him around and hearing his stories. It’s not too late to give a gift of a RPTimes subscription. You can do it all year long by going to our website www.rptimes.com and clicking on Subscriptions to print out the form, or you can email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com and we will get a paper in the mail to you as fast as we can. We hope everyone had a happy and safe New Years Eve. Rocky Point’s tourism is a long way from where we were before the economy crashed, but 2012 showed a surge and we all look forward to bigger and better times in the year to come. And, yes in case you thought that our paper feels just a bit heavier, we have added 8 pages to accommodate our advertisers and our wonderful contributing writers. May everyone enjoy health and happiness in 2013! Watch for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, coming this month!

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EVENTS CALENDAR JANUARY 2013 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm-7pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Cet-Mar Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see, feed and touch sea creatures up close and personal Monday-Friday 10am5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Children $2, Adults $3. Bag of food $2. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call 3820010 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 1PM – Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). THURSDAYS 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info.

4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Saturday 5th • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10am-5pm. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). Saturday 19th • CBSC Golf Tournament - join OBSC in the evening for the Winterfest. • MERMAID’S MARKET Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10am-5pm. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Freemont). FEBRUARY 2013 Saturday 2nd • CBSC Game Night APRIL 2013 Saturday 6th • CBSC Horseshoe Tournament

Planning a Rocky Point Event in the future? Let us know Email Alicia at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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I’m enjoying an icy Dos Equis at Flavio’s, wondering if Flavor Flav ever ate here, when a cute little girl, maybe seven, approaches carrying what looks like the top of a shoebox. Inside are 50 of those colorful little paper mache animals with the bobbly heads. I have at least 100 of them, bobbing away on every window sill in my house, but the kid’s trinket sales probably put a lot of food on the table for her family, so I add five more critters to my collection. I don’t know if they’re duplicates of some I already have, but it really doesn’t matter. If you get a seat right on the water at Flavio’s, while enjoying the food and drink, you can watch boats come and go from the marina, shrimp boats at anchor, the impressive row of high-rises on Sandy Beach, and some of the best sunsets on the planet. But there are other things going on that infrequent visitors and firsttimers wonder about. SUE JACKSON, MESA, AZ: Why are all those birds diving in the ocean? CAP’N GREG: It’s a feeding frenzy, Sue. Much like my behavior when my order of shrimp tacos arrives. The pelicans and other diving birds get a little silly in the winter months when they locate a bait ball made up of what can be millions of sardina, which, like sardines, are a member of the herring family. The

sardina hardly ever get bigger than seven inches long, and gather in huge balls in the winter months. They are a favorite food for fish and birds, and prized by fishermen here as one of the best baits ever. When birds are diving on a bait ball, it’s a good bet that mackerel and other aggressive species are attacking from below and around the sides. MITCH WESTLAKE, WINSLOW, AZ: I swear I just heard a dog bark. Out at sea. Am I crazy, or what? CAP’N GREG: I am not qualified to assess your mental state, Mitch, but in this case I know what you heard barking is a sea lion. Isla San Jorge, or as we gringos call it, Bird Island, about 24 miles southeast of here, has one of the largest colonies of sea lions in the Sea of Cortez. Sea lions dive to find herring, squid and other tasty stuff. When they surface, their bark sounds like a cross between a playful Great Dane and a quarterback being sacked by Troy Polamalu. They typically eat 5–8% of their body weight each day, or between 15 and 40 pounds. I haven’t eaten that much since I was a teenager. The waiter delivers my three shrimp tacos and a fresh cerveza. Between bites I watch the pelicans diving, hear the sea lions barking, and can’t imagine a better place to be on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

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Roger Clyne to perform in Rocky Point this month Roger will perform solo acoustic at Wrecked at the Reef Friday, Jan 25th. Join him for an intimate show of storytelling about the songs he has written over the years. The newly renovated venue will be cozy with candles and couches and plenty of yarns spun by the songwriter of The Refreshments and The Peacemakers. This will be a truly unique experience. This year Johnny Hickman and Jim Dalton will join him onstage. Tickets day of show if not sold out, $25. Showtime does not start until 9pm. Tickets will NOT be shipped, these tickets are Will Call Pickup only. Tickets available via his Website.

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HO-HO-HO and FELIZ NAVIDAD

By Rob Baylor

The day was started and all were waiting. The Barrio inhabitants were restless. The children were watching down the road,, waiting. And waiting and waiting. Where is he? They knew what day it was. It was Christmas Eve Day. The day Santa comes to deliver presents and food to the many who have nothing. There is no snow for his reindeer and sleigh. What will he do? Do not worry, Santa is pretty clever. He has been doing this for a long time and he will figure something out. The dogs have started barking, the sign that someone is coming down the road. Who could it be? It is a white van with red horns on the front and a red nose. And who are all the others following him?

Why, it is Santa and his helpers. I told you. He would figure something out. He stops at the first house and the children come running while the parents stand back kind of shy. They have seen this before and they want the kids to have their moment to be happy. Santa gives the kids presents and gum balls. In return he gets all the smiles, hugs, and kisses on his bright red cheeks. The little ones are not quite sure but soon they are holding on to him so he can’t leave. The parents get something too. A scarf for the moms and grandmothers. A pair of good work gloves, for dad and grandpa. But wait, that’s not all. A warm dinner for the family, so they don’t have to go to bed hungry on Christmas Eve. It is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of Jesus, but in my heart I believe he will understand. When the children get on their knees that

night they will say God Bless Santa, and hurry up tomorrow so I can play with my new toy! Toys and money donations are welcome at the American Legion for next year. It becomes a “down to the moment” thing, around the 1st of December, to get all the stuff together so Santa can make his deliveries on time. Joy Del Rios is the fundraiser. She will make sure that all is accounted for so we don’t run short. Paul Raddatz, the Commander of the Post, is Santa. He loves all the hugs and kisses and the people of Puerto Peñasco from store keepers to policemen to construction workers. Everyone knows when he pulls up in his white van that he has a couple extra gum balls and they wave at him and holler “Hi Santa”, when he goes by. This year we will serve around 70 complete chicken dinners to 41 families with 131 kids, 113 adults, equaling 244 people.

I know I am late this year with this article but just maybe you will remember next year and will help us give these people a little love. You are all welcome to come with us as Santas Helpers. Cameras are taken as remembrances of the children’s joy and tissues for lots of tears cause it’s all worth it. If you would like to join in this caravan, please call the Post for further details. Magic Jack number is (602) 5390381. Mexican phone is (011-52-638) 388-8841. Wishing you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year from all of us at the American Legion Post MX 15, Rocky Point Mexico.

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It’s a Rib Thing…and a Chicken Thing…Grilled with Secret Sauce! By Joe Houchin

Driving on Benito Juarez toward the Malecón just past the Santander Bank on your left, you’ve probably noticed the sign for Rocky Point BBQ that’s been up since March of last year. There are several tables under an open shade port flanked by spiral stone columns. Also from the street you can see a windowed area, which is the air conditioned inside of the restaurant. There’s a lot more to the new Rocky Point BBQ than is visible from Benito Juarez because, through that high portal, there is an open area leading all the way through to a small street and additional parking. In that area the new owner built an outdoor brick grill and oven kitchen, more picnic type seating under large oval awnings and (clean) restrooms that give the feeling of being in a small landscaped park.

The owner of Rocky Point BBQ is Kenneth Muhammad who lives in the Phoenix area and commutes down most weekends. His General Manager, Jasmine Alcántara, a Puerto Peñasco native who has been with him since the beginning, runs the operation with efficiency and consistent quality. Assisting her in the “front of the house” operations is the personable s er vice-oriented Brenda Zaragoza who was raised in Washington and Mesa, Arizona making the restaurant totally bi-lingual.

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Our first experience at the restaurant came about only after driving by over a period of several months. Its clean appearance from the street is inviting enough but we always seemed to be on our way somewhere else when we passed it. When we did go for lunch, at the recommendation of a friend, we were more than impressed with the food, atmosphere, service and cleanliness. It was all complimented by the friendliness and knowledge of Jasmine and Brenda, as well as the BBQ chef, “Carlos”, and his assistant cook, “Dulce” who will communicate with you in Spanish or through their consistent smiles. Jasmine explains that the owner’s secret recipe sauce is the reason everyone is so pleasantly surprised by the excellent taste of all the food on the varied menu. In addition to BBQ sandwiches, chicken, ribs, wings and even hamburgers, they have fried chicken, oven-baked potatoes smothered in cheese and shredded beef, buffalo wings, chicken nuggets and an assortment of side dishes. You will notice the distinct flavor of their “secret” sauce. They have free WiFi, two TVs inside and two outside plus a large pull-down screen for projecting movies in the evenings, which is really nice in this perfect weather. Rocky Point BBQ is open from Noon until 8:00PM Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and from Noon until 9:00PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Tuesdays. Special thanks to Tony Ballesteros for these great photos. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

By Lannette Phipps I have met so many people over the years who have wanted to move to Rocky Point. They come for vacation, fall in love and never want to leave. Indeed Rocky Point, Mexico is a fantastic place to live, but it’s not for everyone. For many, living here full time is much different than just visiting. And if you are planning to start a business here, be very, very prepared. Rocky Point is a serene, laid-back, low-key existence and it’s a radical change from the hustle and bustle of city life. I never discourage anyone from moving here, I just give some advice before they jump in with both feet. Here are some things that might help you make the transition a little better. Determine the area, development, etc. where you want to live and spend time there. I mean really spend time there. You need to experience everyday life just as if you live here. Talk to neighbors and full-timers that are near you, or in the same development, and ask what their biggest challenge they had to overcome was. Go grocery shopping. Go get gas. Pay your electric bill or phone bill. Do stuff here that you do in the U.S. everyday. Schedule some kind of service or repair, whether it’s air conditioning, heating, minor home repair, filling propane, water filter replacement, palm tree trimmer – whatever you need fixed, schedule to have it fixed. Drive around the city streets. Don’t stick to just the main roads, go off into

neighborhoods and familiarize yourself with the different areas of the city. Get involved in some social groups and get their opinions on living in Rocky Point full-time. Did they have anything they had to overcome like being away from family or shopping malls or not being able to get exactly what you need by taking a trip to the market? In no way should this discourage you from moving to Rocky Point, but I think a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their full-time life will be just as their vacation was. You have to learn to be very patient: If the gas man says they will show up at 11AM and they don’t come until 2PM, is getting mad at them going to solve anything? No, it just makes you crazy. You don’t have to give up much when you move to Rocky Point, but you do have to realize that you are now 4 hours away from any major city so getting some items may be difficult. The things you gain by living in Rocky Point far outweigh the things you may be giving up – like proximity to shopping or other conveniences, for the peace and serenity that will add years to your life. So, say you want to buy a lot and build a home here. Fantastic, but I’d come and rent a condo or home and really experience the lifestyle. You can find a personable real estate agent or rental agent that will make this easier for you. You may love it here or you may find things that you do not like, but at least you find out before you sink your money into a property that may not be right for you So, come on down. It’s a great place to live... and we want you to stay!

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If you’re reading this, we’re still here…

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

For centuries now the Mayan calendar has been scrutinized, looked over, examined by scientists, historians, doomsayers and documentary writers. What did they come up with after all that research? December 21, 2012 was supposed to be the end of the world as we knew it. Reminds me of that line in the song, “it’s the end of the world and we know it”, except they got it wrong, we’re still here. Perhaps, we are looking at the Mayan calendar incorrectly, in the wrong perspective. Maybe, just maybe the Mayans in Mexico wanted to warn us of the conscious change of time and our world in which we live in. Take a moment and rethink how we are affecting our environment or relook at how we treat others and the world around us. I suppose we’ll never know for sure, what the calendar meant or even if we could interpret it correctly. Sure, we will hear research or philosophies on a new date when the world will come to an end, or read about conspiracy theories or watch movies about someone who saved the world from mass destruction. It’s because of literature, books and film that one may believe it only takes one person, one hero, to save the world from destruction. Come on, haven’t you ever seen the “end of the world” movies? Terminator, Independence Day, Armageddon, Mars Attack or Austin

Powers, to name a few… and through a variety of methods, (time travel, music and pure courage) one person saved the world. So maybe, this past December, we had a hero out there, some unknown person that saved the world from the end of its demise, let’s celebrate that! Let’s look at 2013 as a new rebirth, as a new year, a new beginning. So now, we can choose to act however we want. We can decide to be extra kind to others who need it, and even those we think that don’t deserve it. We can choose to spend time with our families at the beach, take a little vacation from our minds and rest our bodies in Rocky Point and we can elect to make a difference in the outcome of this world. The idea of one person saving the world from destruction, may be far-fetched… but sometimes it’s a good reminder that one person can make a difference, even in the smallest context. Below is an old story, which always made a difference to me. Perhaps you will enjoy it for the New Year and think about how we have a new start, a new year to make it exactly how we want it to be. My favorite piece of advice from my mother is the line,” the best is yet to come”, and she still writes this in cards and letters at 85 years old. So, here’s to a great new year, I hope it brings Puerto Peñasco prosperity, good media, great weather and a million more memories to be made by all. Hope you enjoy the story and remember, the best is yet to come, my mother says so. “An old man had a habit of early morning walks on the beach. One day, after a storm, he saw a human figure in the distance moving like a dancer. As he came closer he saw that it was a young woman and she was not dancing but was reaching down to the sand, picking up a starfish and very gently throwing them into the ocean.” “Young lady,” he asked, “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” “The sun is up, and the tide is going out, and if I do not throw them in they will die.”

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“But young lady, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it? You cannot possibly make a difference.” The young woman listened politely, paused and then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves, saying, “It made a difference for that one.” The old man looked at the young woman inquisitively and thought about what she had done. Inspired, he joined her in throwing starfish back into the sea. Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved. 1 The world is not a perfect place and certainly bad things will happen, but good things happen too. Yes, there are times, I honestly wonder, like the old man, can I make a difference or do I make enough of a difference? This New Year, my mantra will be, “just keep picking up the starfish”, after all, if we all did that collectively, it would definitely make a change. I’ll keep doing that with Rocky Point, keep telling positive stories, informing others of all the fun things to do in our charming little town and our beautiful weather and regardless of false or exaggerated media, the safety and comfort we all feel in our beach homes and vacation’s on the Sea of Cortez. Move forward this year, explore the world with your curiosity, do something nice without anyone knowing but you, ask questions when you see something wrong, love your family, love your children, love your dog, and I will try my best to pick up any starfish that fall in my path.

1 “The Star Thrower” (or “starfish story”) is part of a 16-page essay of the same name by Loren Eiseley (1907–1977), published in 1969 in The Unexpected Universe. The Star Thrower is also the title of a 1978 anthology of Eiseley’s works (including the essay), which he completed shortly before his death. Above is the adapted version as used by the Starfish Charity in 2003.

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

The Lions Club of Puerto Peñasco, in its November, 2012 campaign, studied, diagnosed and distributed over 100 pair of reading glasses to elementary school children with low income resources. All this was accomplished with the support of the Drs. Scott Markhom and his wife Catalina Markhom from Prescott, Az. they are looking forward to January, when they will be performing surgeries for cataracts on Sunday, January 20, 2013. More information at the Lions Club, Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama, or phone (011-52-638) 383-2488.

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In Rocky Point, Most “Snow Birds” Actually Have Feathers! By Joe Houchin

Depending on the source, there are 31 to 65 million birdwatchers (known affectionately among themselves as “birders”) in the United States, making this hobby the second largest in the country. Living in a tropical area on the sea as we do here in Puerto Peñasco, the hobby of birding can become quite addictive. That’s because out of the nearly 10,000 species of birds on the planet; nearly 10% are endemic to Mexico. In addition, hundreds upon hundreds of species migrate here as “winter visitors” each fall and remain as our fair weather feathered friends until spring. We are very close to seeing the arrival of a great variety of migratory birds who have raised their young to fledgling status and are coming back to feast on the delicacies of the Sea of Cortez. In fact, about 140 species of resident and visitor birds in and around the Morua Estuary alone over the winter will be blessing us with their unique beauty and sounds, aerial ballets and diving prowess until next spring. And let’s not (as if we could) forget the few million Monarch butterflies that should be arriving soon as well, although they’ll be on their way to central Mexico to meet up with 20 or 30 million of their species for the winter.

Just like their human counterparts we call “Snow Birds”, many of our feathered visitors may opt to relocate here and become full time residents of our ecologically balanced estuaries, mangroves and desert habitats— and for many of the same reasons: variety and abundance of food, accessible living conditions, ocean views, long stretches of sandy beaches and relatively mild climates. However, most of our avian part-timers are rapt in thousands of years of instinct that guides their living, feeding and breeding habits that compel them to return to predetermined destinations with the change of climate each spring and fall.

The migration habits of birds have fascinated, if not mystified, man for centuries, and, to this day, even at the heights of modern day technological advancements we’ve reached, there still remain unanswered questions as to, “How do they do that?” Since there are surely enough non-fiction books, scientific studies, essays and theories published on migration to fill more than a couple of shelves in the Audubon library, we won’t attempt to go there in the mere mortal confines of this article. We shall instead broach upon a few tidbits describing the extent to which some birds have developed and adapted for their migratory journeys, from preparation to quirky travel habits to superhuman feats which some are capable of performing to overcome the most daunting of obstacles that man or nature can present along their route. Really, why do birds migrate? Here lies most of the mystery around migration. The most popular theory dates back to the Ice Age when the earth’s weather pattern was drastically changing. The scientists theorize that three basic instincts evolved to drive migration: to breed, feed and avoid harsh weather. Where do they get the energy to endure those grueling flights that can go non-stop for up to 8 days and even longer? Simply put, they eat like pigs to accumulate fat reserves equaling from 50% to 100% of their body weight prior to their departure. Interesting to note is that, although they don’t eat them, one candy bar containing 14 grams of fat would provide enough energy to get a large sized warbler from the northeastern U.S. nonstop to south America. Bet you think about that next time you munch down a Milky Way! How do they know when to leave and where they’re going? The main influence on when to migrate is when weather conditions start to turn cold enough to diminish the availability of insects and plants that make up the bulk of their diet. They have to time the hatching of their young so that the chicks have fledged by this time as well. Migratory birds don’t have the luxury of consulting a travel agency to decide their destination, nor do they have maps, per se, to help get them get there. Instead, they go to the same places every year, taking the same routes (called flyways instead of highways) that their ancestors have gone for centuries. There are exceptions to this formula as natural or manmade barriers have forced alterations or outright changes to migratory paths and destinations.

But for the greatest part, birds have developed ingenious flight patterns and routes to get them to where they are going in the most efficient manner. What scientists do know is that birds use several basic methods of navigation during migration: the sun, the stars, and earth-based landmarks (like mountains and rivers, etc.). In addition, a migratory bird’s brain contains microscopic crystals of an iron based mineral called magnetite, a substance used by ancient Chinese to create the world’s first compasses. They’re not sure exactly how, but this magnetite enables the birds to create a mental map of the flight route and stay on it. How high, how fast, how far? Flight altitude and speed depend primarily on the size of the bird. Generally, larger birds fly higher and faster with some exceptions for certain species. According to one web source, the award for highest flight recorded (posthumously) goes to a duck that hit a jet aircraft at 27,000 feet. The average is closer to 10,000 feet at speeds of 20 to 50 miles per hour. Some migratory raptors, like hawks, eagles and ospreys will search out heat thermals that carry them to altitudes of 15,000 feet and higher then glide down at a shallow angle to preserve strength. They’re called soaring birds and can reach speeds of 80 to 100 miles an hour as they soar downward to catch another thermal. The award for longest migration by far goes to the amazing Arctic Tern that must be afraid of the dark because it will fly 22,000 miles from the Arctic to the Antarctic to have daylight 24 hours a day at both locations. Then this incredible flier will turn around and fly back in the spring logging 44,000 miles all for the light of day! It must be good for their health, too, because the Arctic Tern has been known to live up to 34 years. Think about the frequent flier miles that bird logs in a life time! The size ratio to endurance category— non-stop—award goes to the little rubythroated hummingbird that flies for 24 hours straight from the Yucatan Peninsula over the Caribbean Sea covering 600 miles to reach the southeastern U.S. The award in size ratio to distance category goes to the rufous hummingbird that migrates from its breeding grounds in Alaska for 3,000 miles to its winter home in Mexico. We’ll close with this astonishing story. Since tagging methods have improved, becoming lighter and smaller and can

be tracked by satellite under all weather conditions, we’ve learned a lot more about birds, especially about their ruggedness and skills at handling adverse weather conditions including hurricanes. Researchers at the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) in Williamsburg, Va., have documented incredible feats of endurance by migrating Whimbrels (large shorebirds with long, down-curved bills [and also winter in Puerto Peñasco by the thousands]) flying through storms.

Using satellite transmitters attached to the birds, researchers tracked one Whimbrel – named Hope – through a large tropical storm in 2011. She took 27 hours averaging just nine miles per hour to fly nonstop through the storm to get to the center. Then she flew at an average of almost 100 mph for 1.5 hours out the back end, using the power of the storm to “slingshot” her towards land. “Our research is documenting some of the truly amazing dynamics of bird migrations. In addition to the simply staggering distances these birds travel – often thousands of miles at a time, nonstop – we are also observing what could be described as jaw dropping physical feats involving storms,” said Fletcher Smith, lead biologist on the tracking project. (Source: Lisa Paravisini as posted in August on Repeating Islands.com.) For information on kayaking the Morua Estuary you can contact the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO), the 30 year old non-profit organization headquartered in Las Conchas, by email at info@cedointercultural.org at least two days before you want to go. They’ll put together a kayak tour with one of their knowledgeable researchers/guides with a minimum of four people. If you are even a casual birder, the Morua Estuary will make for some phenomenal avian sightings. Keep an eye around the sky and on lookout for “Snow Birds”(with real feathers). They’ll be flying in and won’t be using the international airport. They could be landing on a beach near you! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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‘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

“I HAD A DREAM” It was over 10 years ago when we had a secret spay clinic in a garage in Cholla Bay with Dr. Javier from Chochoys and Allison Barnhill DVM from Iowa. It truly is a miracle to see the change in the treatment of the animals. The clinic was a huge success and 214 animals were sterilized. A big thanks to the new head of the Health Department Dr. Eliel Lopez and of course Mario Lopez who worked tirelessly with Nancy at Animal Adoption Center of RP securing supplies, Veterinarians from Mexico and Arizona, volunteers, and meals and lodging for the Veterinarians and volunteers. We had seven Veterinarians from Mexico and Arizona performing surgeries. It truly is a dream come true! A big thanks to all that participated. Nancy Phelan President Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point (AACORP), MVZ. Armando Arenas Médico Veterinario Del Estado Del Departamento de Zoonosis, MVZ. Alfredo Manríquez Médico Veterinario Del Estado Del Departamento de Zoonosis, MVZ. Ariel Félix Medico Veterinario a Cargo de “Fundación Give Some Life” Sonora de Nogales, Sonora, DVM. Jo Valentine, Medico Veterinaria de Tucson, Az, DVM. Bert Blumenfeld, Médico Veterinario de Tucson, Az. and his wife Kim, MVZ. Edith Enríquez Román Médico Veterinario del Departamento de Control Animal de Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, MVZ. Hugo Armando Reza González Medico Veterinario del Vecino Estado de Sinaloa, MVZ. Jesús Daniel Sánchez Cruz Medico Veterinario del Vecino Estado de Sinaloa, Vet. Tech Janette Sorich, Vet.Tech Mary Telstad, Vol. Benjamin Valentine, Friends and Neighbors of Las Conchas, Brother´s Pizza, FMI Rentals, Mar de Cortez Rentals, Giuseppi’s Italian Restaurant, Efecto Mascota A.C., Sara Pickett Physician Assistant from Phoenix, Jerri Poteste from the Sonora Spa for gift certificates for Nancy and

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the visiting gals, Greta from northern Az and Krysten Sorich, reporter from Tucson. A final thank you to Lupita Flores who helped the recovering cats with Dr. Lopez who was hands on with the cats. And anyone I may have failed to mention. Also a big thanks to the gang at Giuseppe’s for donating a wonderful dinner for 30 volunteers on Friday night at the restaurant. Breaded pork chops with mashed potatoes and the most wonderful cucumber salad – a special of Marie’s. For desert chocolate cream crepes YUM!! Nancy from Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point ended up taking three dogs at the clinic and Ariadna from Pet Effect also rescued three dogs. All these dogs need medical care. Prada is a beautiful Pit Bull that I have here at the center. She was probably bred and then developed vaginal cancer and abandoned. Found by a local family that could not afford the chemo that Prada needs they brought her to the clinic and asked if I could take her. Of course I did and she had her first Chemo treatment yesterday with Dr. Javier from Chochoys. She will have another session in 12 days. She is young – less than two years old. Big Wave Dave’s Chili cook-off in Cholla Bay was a huge success and here is an email that I received from Dave. A BIG thank you to the gang in Cholla Bay.

Hello all I just wanted to give an update on the Chili Cook-off. Well this year turn out to be the biggest one yet. We had 20 contestants this year cooking some of the best chili south of the border. The tasting and judging went on for about an hour and when the gas and the beans settled and the votes were counted the winners were announced. It was a very close competition this year, and everyone had a good number of votes, but in the end this is how it went. Third place, which included a ribbon, a AZ Gunslinger gift pack and $25 went to Margaret Perez. Second place, which included a ribbon, a AZ Gunslinger gift pack and $50 went to Steve Sprague. First place which included a trophy, an awesome chili apron (made by Suzy), AZ Gunslinger gift pack, $100, the traveling spoon and of course bragging rights for a year went to Kyle and Katie. Congratulations to the winners. I want to thank everyone who donated prizes for the

raffle, bought raffle tickets, helped with stuff, tasted and voted for their favorite chili or just donated to the cause. I especially want to thank all the chili cookers this year who helped make this event as big as it was. This year there were some new cookers, hopefully they had a great time and will participate again next year. We really need to thank our two sponsors. Baxter and Cathy Shields with Quick Comfort Pet Products and AZ Gunslinger Pepper Sauces, who without their generous donations this would not have been the big success that it was. Please check out their websites they have some awesome products www.quickcomfortpetbeds. com and www.azgunslinger.com Like I said this was the biggest cook-off yet. There were 157 votes that were counted and I talked to a lot of people who didn›t even vote. I don›t know how many people were here, but there was a lot. We managed to raise approx. 2,000 lbs of dog and cat food and through donations and the raffle we raised over $1,700. All of this went to Nancy Phelan at the Animal Adoption Center in Rocky Point. Once again, thank you to everyone who took part in the 11th Annual Big Wave Dave Chili Cook-off. Let›s do it again next year and see if we can top these numbers. Dave The beds from quick comfort pet beds are the most fantastic beds we have ever used. They also donated a wonderful pet bath for the animals. Make sure you check out the web site. Needs at the center are cat litter, canned cat food, dry kitten food, paper towels and disinfectant. A big thank you to all that help the animals. Cash is needed to purchase dog and puppy food here in RP which we can purchase at Weltons just south of Sante Fe market on Benito Juarez. Send checks to AACORP, PO Box 1031, Lukeville AZ 85341. For more information call Nancy at (011-562-638) 3831012 or visit us on Facebook or our web site www.rpaac.org. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

By Lannette Phipps I admit I am as guilty as the next person when it comes to collecting shells. I love going to Rocky Point beaches – or any beach for that matter – and collecting shells. It’s very tempting to gather every decent shell you come across, for fear you may not find another. This is fine, but make sure that there are no living creatures in the shells and at the end of your trip go through the shells you have collected and take home only the best ones – give the others back to the crabs. The weather is beautiful for beach combing and shell collecting and some Rocky Point, Mexico beaches are full of beautiful sea shells. I say some because the shells are disappearing from some beaches like Sandy Beach. You can still find shells there, but they are not as abundant as they were 10 or 15 years ago when you couldn’t walk a few steps without finding a cool shell and sand dollars when the tide went out. Here at Laguna Shores, the beach is still rich with sea shells. I walk the beach just about every day and collect shells. I specifically look for California Trivia, but I can’t help picking up small Turbans, Keyhole Limpets, Calico Scallops, Lettered Olives, and many others. Since I have been collecting so long I have learned to only pick up the best sea shells, but I remember a time when I grabbed up everything because there were so many. As time went on I found better ones and ended up discarding the shells that weren’t as pretty. This is a good thing to do while you walk along the beach: pick up the shells you like and when you find a better one discard the others you collected early in your walk. Still, to this day, I “collect and release”: some shells seem to look better than the best one I have, but when I get home I see that it’s not better, so I set it aside and send it back to the ocean on my next walk. I usually avoid shell collecting around rocky areas when the tide is low or has gone out. I have found, on more than one occasion, that I have picked up a shell with a living creature in it. Not only do I not want someone’s home, but I don’t want to carry it around during my walk and have the sea creature inside die. Not only are they very stinky, but I can always find a similar shell with no living creature. I often take my camera with me so if I see a beautiful shell, I can photograph it and leave it where I found it that way I can still look at it every day. The beach and estuary areas are some of the best for shelling here at Laguna Shores Resort. I can say that with confidence after shelling Rocky Point beaches for over 15 years. Sure, different beaches have different shells, but you can find a wide variety of shells around here. I am amazed every time I go shelling at the different shells I find in the different areas. And at extreme low tide there are even more places to shell.

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Finding Paradise

Tourism on the rise in Rocky Point, Mexico and big plans to attract more visitors

By Sandy Spain

Local Services As Lannette said in an article last month about groceries, we are getting more and more goods in Puerto Peñasco with the addition of several large new stores. I would add to that more services are available as well.

as well. Dr. Oropeza provides the diagnostic, treatment and surgery follow-up for eye diseases while any required surgery is done in Mexicali by his associates, Dr. Trejo and Dr. Leon, and can be accomplished in one day. They also provide laser vision correction procedures. Neither he nor his son is fluent in English but he will arrange for an interpreter when you make your appointment and hopes to replace his English speaking receptionist soon. He offers a 10% discount to seniors. Your contacts and glasses will come from a laboratory in Hermosillo and usually takes 1 to 2 days.

Óptica Oropeza Óptica Turati Óptica Oropeza I recently had the opportunity to meet Dr. Arturo Oropeza, O.D. of the Institute of Ophthalmology and Laser when I accompanied my friend Kory to pick up her contact lenses. While Dr. Oropeza is not really that new in town, he came here from Nacosari in January of 2004. He operates his eye clinic with assistance from his son Alfredo. I have an appointment to use his services in January and can let you know more about that later. His office is located on Guillermo Prieto #79 (on the street behind the San Jose Clinic on Benito Juarez). While I have been getting my glasses from Óptica Turati for a few years I have been having my eye exams in Arizona. While Optica Turati can measure your vision to make you lenses, they are not permitted by Mexican regulations to provide all the other types of tests you may typically be used to receiving, and he will refer you to an Ophthalmologist for those tests such as the one for glaucoma. Dr. Oropeza’s Services Dr. Oropeza specializes in treating diseases of the eye and providing surgical and laser vision correction

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Dr. Oropeza and Kory Check out these two Optical services when you are in need of anything associated with your eyes. As I write this I am all packed and ready to fly off to Los Angeles to board a cruise ship for Hawaii (my Christmas present to me). I plan to continue with my articles and hope that I can continue to introduce you to interesting people, places and things. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s holidays. I wish you a very happy 2013.

By Wayne Corcoran, ReSales Broker, Laguna Shores Resort

On November 28th, 2012 a meeting hosted by Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of Puerto Peñasco OCV featured presentations by Sonoran Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías; State Tourism Coordinator Javier Tapia Camou, Puerto Peñasco Mayor Prof. Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, Navy Ship Captain Jorge Augusto Escamillas Gonzáles, and Miguel Ángel Guzmán Orozco of the local branch of the National Migration Institute (INM) came to Puerto Peñasco to talk about the perspectives and challenges of tourism in Puerto Peñasco. Héctor Vázquez began the meeting with a review of Puerto Peñasco tourism statistics 2012, which showed an occupancy rate increase of 16% over 2011, with nearly 1.5 million visitors to the area; an economic influx of 74 million tourism dollars. The summer was the highest tourism season, showing a 25% increase over 2011. Hector stated the importance of improving the city’s connectivity; improving the highway to Caborca, expanding the Mexican Border Point of Entry in Sonoyta, and international commercial flights, as essential requirements in improving the tourism flow to Puerto Peñasco. Vázquez updated the progress of the international commercial flight connections from Puerto Peñasco to Hermosillo and Las Vegas, NV. Flights will fly three times weekly with an expected start date of March 6th 2013. This air service will be warranted by a $500,000USD reserve fund contributed to by the State of Sonora ($170,000USD), Mayan Palace (165,000USD), area hotel developments, tourist resorts, civil associations (AMPI, Colegio de Arquitectos, CANIRAC, etc.) and business leaders from different areas of the city ($165,000USD).

State Tourism Director, Javier Tapia Camou, discussed progress on the Home Port project, which will be the first home port in Mexico. Land for the home port was donated to the city by the family of Gustavo Brown. Tapia discussed the financing and federal permitting steps, including recognition of the firm of Bermello Ajamil in the development of the project definition. The project will cost approximately 600 million pesos, and will take an estimated 2.5 years to complete. Funding for the project is included in the federal budget, which is expected to be approved with the approval of the 2013 Federal Budget. If approval occurs as expected, then inauguration and launch of the home port project will begin in the first quarter of 2013. The first phase includes design for a terminal with capacity for a cruise ship measuring 300 meters in length with room to expand with a second dock of the same capacity in the future. The meeting concluded with a tour of the convention center that is under construction. The convention center is expected to open in June of 2013, and will be operated by the State of Sonora for the first 6 years. This takes a great burden off of the city budget. Mayor, Prof. Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, expressed appreciation to Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías’ for his support of the city and the tremendous projects underway. In his remarks, Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías recognized the efforts of local and state governments in improving tourism, and expressed his full support of Mayor Gerardo Figueroa for the benefit of Puerto Peñasco, and noted that the state’s largest investments in tourism are in Puerto Peñasco. Padres Elías mentioned there has been tremendous work in getting the project to a federal level in order to get financing. He added they have made important progress with permits from the Secretary of Communications and Transport, as well as work with Congress and the Tax Secretary, explaining the Home Port now has an official file which makes it viable and ready for financing from the Federal Government in 2013. The Governor mentioned that part of the investment resources will also come from the neighboring states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sinaloa, who will also benefit economically from the launch of the “Sea of Cortes” route. Padres confirmed resources to begin the second phase of the city’s Convention Center during the site visit.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

CONSULATES

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

MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: 1990 W. Camelback Rd., 85015 (602) 433-2294 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities

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

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

Your vehicle and personal belongings can be confiscated if you do not stop and declare merchandise over your limit allowed by Mexican Law.

CROSSING THE BORDER

You are allowed $75 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring.

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

DUTY FREE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

stamp your FM3 or FM2 for travel beyond the free zone. If you are flying into the airport you can obtain your FMT when you arrive at the Peñasco airport. By law, anyone who stays in Mexico for more than 72 hours, is required to have an FMT, whether you stay within the Free Zone or not. Automobile Visa If you plan to drive beyond the State of Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. The cost for this permit is approx. $290 pesos. This can be done in Sonoyta or at the checkpoint outside of Guaymas. You will need the original and 3 copies of: • Registration, Title and the valid driver’s license of the vehicle owner • Credit card in the vehicle owner’s name • FMT, FM3, FM2, Passport or birth certificate • Leasing contract (if the vehicle is rented or leased), which must be in the name of the person importing the vehicle. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the papers certifying the employee works for the company. If you do not have a credit card you can post a bond payable to the Federal Treasury issued by an authorized bonding company in Mexico. As an alternative to posting bond you may make a cash deposit at Banco del Ejercito in an amount equal to the value according to the “Table of Vehicle Values for Bonding Companies.” At Banco del Ejercito your credit card will be charged approx. $30 USD. A cash deposit will also be accepted if you do not have a credit card. Your deposit plus any interest will be returned to you when you leave Mexico. You may choose to obtain a bond through an authorized Mexican bonding company located at all border crossings. The bonding company also assess taxes and processing costs for this service. The vehicle permit is good for 6 months and for any type of vehicle weighing under 3 tons. When departing Mexico, and if you are not planning to drive the vehicle back into Mexico, the permit must be canceled with Customs. If your car is found in Mexico, beyond the Free Zone, and beyond the authorized time, or without the appropriate papers, it will be confiscated. Always carry the importation permit with you when driving your vehicle into Mexico. Take it with you when you exit the vehicle - do not leave this document in your car. Make a copy and leave a copy in the car - same with your insurance. The sale, abandonment or use of the vehicle for financial gain, a criminal act, etc. will result in its confiscation. The vehicle may be driven by the spouse or adult children as long as they have the same immigration status. It is a good idea to get a notarized document, if you are driving a vehicle beyond the free zone that is not registered in your name, nor the owner is in the vehicle. It should simply state that the owner has given you permission to drive the vehicle, you may want to include the make, model, year, color and VIN number. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rptimes@ prodigy.net.mx or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325.

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Uncommon Holly-Day Lunch at Esperanza Children’s Home

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Summer Tourism Season Closes Out with 23% Growth in Hotel Occupancy Rates By Jose Antonio Perez

By Rita Pizarro What better Holiday present could I have asked for than looking into the eyes of a child and see them twinkle in excitement?

cakes, doughnuts, and mini chocolate doughnuts. There were so many dessert choices that the kids would look at them unsure of which one to pick. We had to encourage them to just get whichever they wanted the most, big smiles and faces full of frosting ensued. It all started with an idea from Cindy and Mike from Latitude 31° restaurant, as they wanted to provide a turkey dinner to the children at the Esperanza children’s home. Coordinating with DIF Director, Professor Samuel Ortega, and with Minerva Ramirez they were able to also include the Uncommon Women on Common Ground (UWOCG) Ladies. First, Cindy organized a visit from Mr. Ortega to one of the meetings for UWOCG. The generous ladies who meet every month for networking, fun, food tasting and charitable work agreed to help by bringing different desserts to the lunch and providing the needed volunteers to serve, clean up and also play with the kids after the lunch. DIF was able to bring the children from AMOR de Peñasco home to Esperanza home, and altogether we had 51. This included the 36 permanent residents at Esperanza who range from 2 to 19 years old, and 15 children brought from AMOR, which takes cares of needy children from newborns until they turn 12. The kids were first treated to a turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and bread lunch that seemed to have left their tummies more than full, but their eyes widened when they saw the delicious desserts that were beautifully presented. Cupcakes baked in an ice-cream cone and frosted resembling colorful soft serve ice-cream were one of the favorites, CandyCake donated the frosting for these cupcakes. There were also brownies, sugar cookies, cupcakes that looked like Christmas trees, cupcakes with chocolates on top, a giant chocolate cookie, rice krispy treats,

After all that food and sugar the kids were treated to a bit of fun: some made Christmas stockings and painted them with their own decorations, others were treated to face paintings, crafts were painted outside and the girls were also treated to mini manicures including little flowers or other designs on their very small nails. Teenagers brought their acoustic guitars and provided music for the event. More than a meal it was a nice day of sharing and feeling special for each one of these kids and young adults who have gone through a lot of hard times due to their family situations. Sometimes, feeling special on a day like this can be a life changing event for a young person.

Watching the little girls faces light up while we painted their nails and proudly looking at their colorful decorations was a real treat. Thank you for all the donors including the ones who gave their time for this event. Let’s make it an annual tradition! There were also donations to Esperanza children’s home totaling over $500usd, many thanks to UCWOC and also to Numeros, Salas y Monroy, CandyCake and Dipac for their donations of food and items for the crafts and projects.

On January 6th, 2013 DIF has planned a big event for “Día De Reyes” any new toys for boys or Girls are greatly appreciated for this date. This is the traditional day when children in Mexico receive their presents. The event will take place in the “Salon Chamizal” between 1PM and 5PM, there will be candy, lots of presents and invited artists for this festival, everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the tradition, plus sharing the joy of the children as they receive the holiday presents. For donation information contact DIF Peñasco at (01152-638) 383-6145 email: DIF_Penasco@ hotmail.com or bring presents directly to the offices located at the corner of Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortinez or to the office of the Rocky Point Times (marked for DIF Dia de Reyes). Best wishes for 2013 and may all your dreams come true!

Calculations of more than 400,000 summer visitors The summer tourism season in Puerto Peñasco came to a close with an average 23% growth rate in hotel occupancy, representing visits by more than 400,000 people and an economic boost of nearly 18 million dollars, reported Héctor Vásquez del Mercado, President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV). The OCV President stated during the seven weeks registering the highest tourism influx, between June and August, they registered an average rental of 66% of available spaces in area establishments, topping out at 75% during the month of July. The positive difference is noticeable, both for national as well as foreign tourism, as in 2010 the summer closed out with average rates of 48%, and 51% in 2011. The OCV representative stressed this shows that tourism continues to be Puerto Peñasco’s principal economic activity, detailing that of the 18 million dollars brought in, 40% of this was for hotels, another 40% for food and beverages, and the remaining 20% for services. He remarked at least 30% of this total is reflected in jobs created locally, and in the circulation (of money) that positively impacts the wider economy beyond the tourism sector. Vásquez del Mercado reiterated the 2012 summer was good, with a tourism influx that continues to point upwards; this should be sustained and strengthened with promotional efforts that have been shown to have a positive impact. Therefore, Vásquez added, what comes next is to continue attracting more visitors for longer holiday breaks.

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Deep-Sea Fishing... Four Hours Away! (Reprint – Arizona Highways November 1946, magazine courtesy of Jackie Youngberg) Part 2 of 3 By Natt N. Dodge Rocky Point fishermen bring in a considerably variety. Sea trout are plentiful near shore and run up to 15 pounds in weight. These furnish sport for the majority of shore fishermen and the Cholla Bay campers who bring rowboats with outboard motors on trailers from their home towns in southern Arizona. Cabrilla, one of the finest foods fishes, although not yet widely known in the United States, weight around thirty pounds; pintos twelve to fifteen pounds. Sea bass and swordfish are the fighters, and are the species usually sought by the sport fishermen who charter the commercial fish boats. If you are looking for really big game fish, sharks and Jewfish up to 150 pounds are not uncommon. For the seafood epicure, there are mackerel, mullert, carbina, sheepshead, albacore, herring, lobster, clams, and one species of turtle. In fact, the Gulf of California has the reputation of containing the greatest variety and abundance of food and game fish of any waters in the Western Hemisphere. To obtain carnada (bait), the fishermen cruise around until they find a school of herring, toss over a stick of dynamite, and salvage the floaters with hand nets. Because the villagers in Rocky Point are just awakening to the potentialities of the tourist A native fisherman business, working over the day’s the cost catch. of a vacation and fishing trip at Punta Peñasco is, as yet, surprisingly low. Ice to prevent fish spoilage may be purchased on your way in Gila Bend or Ajo and, if packed in blankets in a washtub carried in your car trunk or trailer so it won’t melt, is well worth the small investment. The U.S. Customs at the border require that all boats taken across the International Boundary be registered and checked-in on the return trip, a formality performed without charge. Visitor permits must be secured from the Mexican Immigration Officer at the border at a cost of $2.20 per person and allow a stay of six months in Mexico. A fishing license costs about 75 cents.

Mending nets for deep-sea fishing at Rocky Point.

For the boat-on-trailer fisherman who carries his own food and water, camping, and fishing equipment, there is no further cost.

Sonoran Spa “Pilgrims” Serve Thanksgiving Dinner to 180! By Joe Houchin

Rocky Point is connected by railroad and highway with the outside world. Mexican government hopes to make it important shipping center.

For this small outlay he may enjoy a vacation and fishing such as a king might envy for as long as his food, water and inclination last. There are plenty of comfortable (although shadeless, woodless, and fresh-waterless) campsites on the shore of Cholla Bay seven miles from Punta Peñasco along the north side of the granite-and-lava headland terminating in Roca del Toro which forms the protecting buttress north of the town’s picturesque harbor. Not a manmade object is in sight along the sweep of the curving beach of Cholla Bay except the unimproved road that leads to it and the tents of other campers. On February 22, 1946, there were eight such groups, all Americanos, enjoying a Washington’s Birthday weekend. Men were tinkering with outboard motors and assembling fishing tackle, while their wives collected seashells along the beach. Half a dozen happy youngsters were shouting and splashing in the shallow water, clad in a variety of spur-of-the-moment “bathing suits.” Here, even in midwinter, the days are more than warm, although nights are chilly. Temperatures range in the upper seventies and eighties during the day but drop to almost freezing at night. The sleeper is undisturbed by sounds of civilization, but his slumber may be broken by the mournful wail of a prowling coyote, and he is likely to be aroused at daylight by the excited cries of shore birds snatching an ample breakfast from the tide advancing in foam fringed wavelets to capture the mudflats of Cholla Bay. Here the desert meets the Gulf, and residents of sea and sand come face to face. When the tide is full, reflections of scarlet ocotillo blossoms are shattered by leaping sea trout, while terns and herring gulls wing over the vast fields of stunted chollas, the bushy cacti of the drylands that extend down to the shore of the bay and inspire its name. Fortunately for the comfort of campers, the chollas give way to ocotillos on the granite ridges at the base of which desirable campsites are located. For the winter visitor to the Southwest who brings neither food nor camping equipment, Puerto Peñasco has limited but comfortable accommodations. There are several restaurants which serve plain Mexican food with no frills for tourists, and the cantinas carry an abundant supply of bottled liquors. Many Southwesterners prefer Carta Blanca or Mexicali to U.S. beer, and you cannot claim

acquaintance with Mexico until you have enjoyed a tequila sour. The comfortable, one-story, Peñasco Hotel offers (or did in February 1946) bed at $2.00, and meals at moderate prices. Commercial fishing boats take passengers and provide hand lines and bait at a charge ranging from $2.00 to $5.00 per person, for the day. Leaving the tiny inner harbor formed by the railroad’s sturdy pier and the paint of rocks over which the village sprawls, the boats proceed to the fishing grounds whose location depends upon the tide, the season and the species sought. Shortly before sunset, villagers and tourists begin to wander toward the waterfront, so that

Weighing in after a fishing trip out on the gulf.

by the time the homebound boats are sighted, a sizable crowd is awaiting. Queries in Spanish and English as to the extent and quality of the catch echo across the quiet water as the boats glide to their moorings. Soon rowboats, dangerously overloaded with fish and fishermen, are paddled to the concrete stairway that comes down over the rough edges to the water’s edge. Tourists and townspeople crowd around to inspect the catch and compliment the grinning owner of the largest haul or the biggest fish. Barefoot urchins stand by for a coin and the privilege of carrying the fish to the hotel or to be packed in ice in the tourist’s car. Guitar music and tenor voices in native refrain swell from dimly-lighted cantinas along the town’s one paved street, and evening settles over Punta Peñasco as the sun sets, and its reflection on the quiet waters of the Gulf, change imperceptibly from rose, to gold, to a fading glow in the crystal west. (To be continued)

Now here’s a holiday story worth the read! It goes to further prove our long time claim that good will abounds among the American community here in Puerto Peñasco. This story is about a group of owners in the Sonoran Spa, headed by our friend, Spa owner and local photographer, Tony Ballesteros, who last year had the idea to cook and serve a Thanksgiving Dinner to the workers at the Spa, mainly to thank them for all the work they do during the year for the owners. The first year he recruited about 10 owners and long term renters to assist with the food, preparation and service to 62 very appreciative employees. It was such a success, in fact, that Tony knew it would be much bigger this year, requiring more food and more volunteers. For this year’s event, Tony recruited approximately 40 volunteers and officially named the group the “Sonoran Spa Pilgrims” with most of them owners at the Spa along with some resident friends from downtown. He was also right about the increased interest in guests as they invited employees from the Sea, as well as the employees from Rocky Point Reservations who do so much for owners and guests alike at both these neighbor resorts. With their experience from last year, the Pilgrims were prepared with carry out typeplates for the late shift workers also. In addition they served a dozen or so workers down at the docks. All together, serving 180 meals involved 40 Pilgrims, 10 turkeys, 80 lbs of stuffing, 85 lbs of potatoes, 13 ½ gallons of gravy, 30 pies and 15 gallons of whipped cream. The meal this year began with what is now the traditional opening prayer that thanks all the workers and their families for the hard work they perform all year long. The Sonoran Resorts are proud to have a group of Samaritans like the Pilgrims as part of the Spa community. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Acupulse / Fractional CO2 laser treatments in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora. By Dr. Sidhartha Hindú

Acqua Medical Center offers the most recent advances in laser treatments against aging, stretch marks, any type of scarring, sun and age spots, open pours, and wrinkles. Visible signs of aging are caused through changes that take place in the deepest layers of our skin. To improve tonicity and eliminate imperfections ACUPULSE acts on these layers, creating new collagen to improve tonicity. Final results can be seen in a reduction of wrinkles and fine lines as well as in the skin’s overall tonicity; all this, in just one treatment. ACUPULSE is appropriate for you if: • *You want to address expression lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture on your face, neck, chest, eyelids, and hands. • *You want to address stretch marks and scars left from acne, surgery, keloids, or burns. • *You want to see a notable change with just one treatment. • *You are looking for treatments with a short recovery time. The majority of people can receive Fractional CO2 treatment, though it is always wise to consult with our specialized doctors in order to see if ACUPULSE is right for you. For more information concerning ACUPULSE treatments, visit the site: www.skinandhealth. com. Treatments take approximately 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area to be treated. Immediately following treatment you will feel warm and in some cases appear flushed. Our specialists will give you necessary indications for skincare treatment during the recovery period. You may resume normal activities 1 or 2 days following treatment, again depending on the area treated. Benefits will continue to be seen over a period of 6 months following treatment. For appointments or more information, visit Acqua Medical Center located at 222 Blvd. Freemont, Plaza del Sol, Suite 1, Col. Benito Juárez or call us at 638-388-5382 or from the US (623) 207-9275. Email: director@ acquamedical.com.mx Dr. Sidhartha Hindú. Professional ID: 3842860 / Reg. S.S.S. 6840-06 BURN SCARS

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January 2013... Happy New Year!

By Wayne Corcoran, Public Relations (PR) VP, AMPI Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco ReSales Broker, Laguna Shores Resort December 21st 2012 was the end of the Maya Calendar: some expected the end of the world, and others expected it to be the beginning of a new enlightenment. If you are reading this, I wish each of you a happy and prosperous year! Regardless of the implications of the Maya calendar, 2013 seems to be lining up to be a very exciting year: Mexico has a new President, and the air seems to be charged with positivity. Puerto Peñasco’s new Mayor: Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta of the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI party) was elected July 1st 2012, for a 3 year term, an early indicator of the country’s change to the PRI party. Mexico’s New President: On December 1st 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto of the Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI party) was sworn in to serve as President of Mexico following the six-year administration of Felipe Calderón who represented the Partido de Acción Nacional (PAN party). Mexican presidents serve one 6-year term, and cannot be re-elected. The Mexican economy is projected to grow 3.5% in 2013, according to the federal government. Growth is expected to be influenced by low federal government debt, interest rates and inflation. The Mexican economy is viewed by many economists as healthy. Peña Nieto’s platform focuses on economic matters and structural changes necessary for Mexico to achieve 6% annual economic growth, which is triple the average growth rate of the past 12 years. Peña Nieto also promises to reduce the rate of cartelrelated violence by 50% over his term. OCV Governors November 28th Meeting: A meeting, hosted by Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of Puerto Peñasco OCV, featured presentations by Sonoran Governor Guillermo Padrés Elías; State Tourism Coordinator Javier Tapia Camou, and Puerto Peñasco Mayor Prof. Gerardo Figueroa Zazueta, came to Puerto Peñasco to talk about the perspectives and challenges of tourism in Puerto Peñasco. The meeting covered the increase in tourism in 2012 and the key proposed projects to improve tourism in 2013; international commercial flights; the convention center opening; and the home port for cruise ships starting construction in the first quarter of 2013. This meeting left the audience with significant optimism for tourism growth over the next few years. US Real Estate Statistics: According to an article by Chris Isidore @CNNMoney, November 27, 2012, the US has experienced a 3.6% increase in home prices compared to a year earlier. This is more than three times the rise in the previous quarter, which was

the biggest jump in prices since the second quarter of 2010. The increase was credited to a combination of record low mortgage rates, improved jobs market and a drop in foreclosures. There is also a tighter supply of both new and previously owned homes on the market. The biggest increase in price was in Phoenix Arizona, one of the cities hardest hit when the housing bubble burst. Phoenix prices in September 2012 were 20.4% higher than one year ago. Phoenix is Rocky Point’s largest market for vacation homes, and exerts significant influence on our real estate market. As the outlook for Phoenix and the US improve, so will the local economy of Puerto Peñasco. AMPI MLS Statistics Year Over Year Comparison: • Active listings have decreased by 7% to 1441, • New listings decreased 8% to 661, • Sold properties increased 21% to 194, • Sales volume increased 29% to $332,682,100 and • The average sales price increased 6% to $168,464. These numbers indicate a much stronger market in 2012 over the same period in 2011. Puerto Peñasco is still a buyers’ market but the market had definitely shifted upward. AMPI’s New President: Gretchen Ellinger has been a realtor in Puerto Peñasco for 10 years and she takes office as the President of AMPI for 2013 in January. Past President Milton Felix deserves congratulations and thanks for his contributions to our organization. Under Milton’s leadership, we strengthened our local chapter’s connection with the State of Sonora and with the National Association, and gained approval and launched local state-approved real estate license training, Sonora Real Estate License Course (Diplomado): The State of Sonora requires all real estate agents to be licensed by the State. With the approval of the State, AMPI has assumed responsibility for providing education for first-time licensure of real estate agents, and for renewal of licenses of existing licensees. The Diplomado, a 96-hour course, will be offered by AMPI in January. The Diplomado course will begin on January 22, 2013. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8am to 5pm each day, and will be held at Los Juanes Restaurant in the Mirador area. The course includes classes in real estate ethics, theory, and practice, and has been designed for agents serving both national and foreign clientele in our unique real estate market. The class will be taught in both English and Spanish through simultaneous translation. As well as education for first-time licensure, licensed agents may attend the ethics class, plus an additional 12 hours of instruction of their choice, for license renewal. The course will cost $550USD for AMPI members, $750USD for non-members. License renewal will cost $125USD for AMPI members and $175USD for non-members. Registration, with payment, must be completed by January 15, 2013. To register, please contact Gretchen Ellinger by email at gcellinger@yahoo.com. Sonora State law requires Real Estate Agents to be licensed. AMPI (Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals) is the sister organization to NAR (National Association of Realtors) in the USA, and AMPI Associates may join NAR. Our members are committed to excellence. We encourage you to visit our association’s website atwww.RockyPointAMPI. com and learn more about who we are and what we have to offer, then call one of us TODAY!

Where Have All of Rocky Point’s All You Can Eat Friday Night Fish Fry’s Gone? By Joe Houchin

If by chance you’ve been asking yourself or your mate this question, well, you’re not the only one. So we went on an all-you-can-eat fish fry affirmation expedition, starting with the most likely venues: those four long time Rocky Point Bars, Grills and Restaurants that pretty much started the bottomless fried fish platter, some more than a decade ago. And if you’re a fathomless fried fish fan you’re going to be pleased to know the tradition is alive and well in our little slice of paradise! Not only that, but the original four restaurants are all still offering the Friday specials: Pink Cadillac, frying fish on Friday’s for 12 years now; Black Dog Bar and Grill (and now Sports Book and Casino) still serving since 10 years ago; Rosy’s Restaurant; and Ramon’s Restaurant(s) make up the tenured foursome. Rosy’s Restaurant is a popular breakfast spot for visiting Americans and is in a convenient location to be discovered on No Reelección Street on the right hand side coming from Sandy Beach and before the corner where you would turn to go to the Super Ley grocery store on Constitution. A huge banner hangs from the top of her one story yellow building that advertises their Friday All You Can Eat Fish Fry available from 4:00PM to 8:00PM for $8.50 USD, but don’t pay any attention to that, she says, because she had to change the time and hasn’t figured out how to change the figures without replacing the whole banner. The fish fry is actually served from 4:00PM until 7:00PM and the cost is $8.50 USD. One of the main reasons most of us ex-pats love Mexico is for the culture that encourages a realistic approach to Cervantinolike romanticism while maintaining the patience to accept obstacles while figuring out how to overcome them. Pink Cadillac Bar & Grill, is the cleverly decorated Mirador landmark built 20 years ago by personable resident David Burns who still owns and operates and hangs out there every day of the week, except Tuesdays when he closes for the day. The fried flounder at Pink Cadillac will cost you $9.75 USD and you can start eating as early as 3:00PM each Friday and continue until 9:00PM, all the while enjoying the 50’s decor throughout the restaurant and separate lounge areas including antique gasoline pumps, black and white tile floors, red Naugahyde seats and fountain stools in the restaurant part, a colorful patio mural, and in the authentic 50’s lounge

includes electronic dart boards and dozens of dated dirt track racing photos from David’s racing days. The whole place is smothered in wall-mounted flat screen TVs near the ceiling. The lounge walls boast red Naugahyde padding. (let’s not go anywhere with that tidbit of info, o.k.?) Black Dog Bar and Grill, the historic and legendary venue on Blvd Fremont that has been serving all-you-can-eat fried fish meals on Fridays for over 10 years, and you can still partake in their own recipe every Friday from noon until midnight for $8.00 USD. If you’ve never been to the Black Dog—or the Pink Cadillac for that matter—well, you haven’t experienced the true ex-pat side of our sea side community yet. And if you haven’t been to the Black Dog in the last year or so, you’re in for a surprise. The old piano bar and restaurant is now a casino and sports book facility lined wall to wall to wall with one-arm bandits of the real, modern slot machine type, one hundred of them, with an equal number in the software bull pen, that vociferously share your winning cheers with their own style of musical excitement for you in the form of bells, whistles, horns, organ scales even the sounds of various large African animals. Point is, there’s a lot to do while filling your face with fried fish at the Black Dog on Fridays. La Cocina de Ramón (Ramon’s Kitchen) and Ramón’s at the Sonoran Sea are owned by, you guessed it, Ramón, more specifically, Ramón Ramos and his wife, Lupita. If there were a title called “Father of the ‘All you can eat’ fish platter” it would have to be Ramón Ramos, since he introduced All You Can Eat Fish and Chips to Rocky Point way back in 1992 and the original recipe is still the most popular item on his menu. You don’t have to wait until a Friday for fish at Ramón’s; he serves his famous allyou-can-eat fish and chips every day in both his restaurants from Noon until 8:30PM for $10.00 USD. Ramón is closed Tuesdays. If you’ve had an All You Can Eat Fish Fry platter somewhere other than the four covered in this article, please let us know and we’ll get the updated info and share it with our readers. Even if you’ve just heard about another restaurant serving a Friday Fish Fry, let us know in the comments below; we’ll check it out and report the results in a future blog. Thank you in advance for sharing. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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

It is the start of We are in constant a Happy New Year need of dog food the for us 50 dogs at sick ones that come the Rescue. We are in need the canned happy and oh so food we are in great Thankful for all you need of both canned have provided for us and dried food, in the past year. You vitamins, Omega 6 made a lot of our & 9 for their skin Wishes come true conditions, old with new beds, toys towels and training and treats. We are pads, old blankets, LUCKY working on fencing pillows, beds, in a new yard so we cleaning products can take in more of the abandoned and bleach, paper towels ,trash bags. Old 5 abused dogs living in the streets. We gal., buckets, pooper scoopers, pine sol. would like to Thank Charlene for donating We are in need of a Hot Water heater; we the money for this new project. We will have no hot water to give these dogs a bath need dog houses for this new area so the when they come in. We also need a water Dogs have a warm place to stay out of the pump and holding tank for the rescue. cold weather and just a place of security We need carpenters to help rebuild the old for them during their time of adjusting deck that is falling apart. and healing. We still have a lot of Dogs We always welcome visitors, so please that are in need of being fixed and would stop by Barb’s Dog Rescue, say hello to like to ask you for any Donation you can the dogs and see the progress of our new give to help with this expense. Most of facility. We are open 9AM to 7 PM every the Dogs we take in are in need of medical day. We are located 8 miles going out of attention and our medical bills have been Rocky Point on the HWY to Sonoyta look high, with your help we can continue for the signs on the West side of the road. to give these poor animals the medical Barb’s Dog Rescue the arrows will take treatment they need. you right to the Rescue. You can drop Lucky is one of our newest Rescued off your Donation to Twin Dolphins Real Dogs he was found in the middle of the Estate on Blvd Fremont right next to the street just days from dying of starvation, Red Cross, this is Barb’s sister Dee and neglect and Tick Disease, he had to be on they work the Rescue together. The Dogs IV’s for several days, we did not think this that are in recovery or seeing the Doctor one would pull through he was in such stay with Dee at the office during the bad shape but with the help of Cho Choy day so stop by and say Hi! And see how he now has a New Life, he still has to have wonderfully well they are doing, or stop a lot of care, love and special attention by the Rescue and drop off your Donation but within 6 weeks we should see a new on the way home. dog, his pictures speak a thousand words Please feel free to call Barb’s local cell: of just how bad his condition was . We (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) need your help to continue to give him all 384-0113 or if calling from the US you can the help he needs to turn his life around. call Twin Dolphins office (602) 324-7241 One by one we are making a difference in or e-mail: Barbsdogrescue@aol.com our their lives and it is you that makes that all web site is www.Barbsdogrescuerp.com possible and we Thank you so much for all and visit us on Face Book. Thanks for all your support for these wonderful animals. your help.

Sonoran Resorts Opens Branded Online Store 100% of Proceeds Will go to Local Charity Ever since I began working with the Sonoran Resorts, almost 3 years ago, people have asked me how they could buy a t-shirt, jacket, or beach towel with the Sonoran Resorts logo on them. Until now, you would have had to attend a trade show or event that we were at, giving away our exclusive, branded merchandise. Owners, renters, and other admirers had no way to buy anything with the popular Sonoran Resorts Logo. Recently, we formed a partnership with an online retailer in order to provide copyrighted,

branded Sonoran Resorts items to anyone who wanted them. This is a win/win/win situation to provide desired merchandise to everyone, spread the word and logos of the Sonoran Resorts and, best of all, provide much needed help to local charity. The site is still a work in progress, so check back once in a while to see improvements and added merchandise. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to let me know. You can access the site from the tab on our website, or you can go directly to the site by typing: www.sonoranresortsstore.com.

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SYSTEMS OF FORCED LABOR IN THE AMERICAS By Rosarie Salerno

In 1492 Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of Espanola, located among the islands of the Bahamas; he realized he would need the help of the native Indian population in order for him and his men to survive in this new land. He began employing a system of enslavement, referred to as encomienda; forcing them to work to provide food and shelter for them. The Islanders eventually revolted in 1494, from the harsh, cruel and abusive treatment from the Spaniards. The Crown needed the Indians to work the fields and the silver and gold mines. By 1510 Dominican missionaries who were sent to Espanola reported to the Spanish courts arguing for better treatment of the Natives. A committee appointed by King Ferdinand designed laws to regulate the encomienda system. The Laws of Burgos of 1513 restricted the use of Indian forced labor; how much time they could spend on certain kinds of work and requiring specific times of rest. Indian villages were required to have tribal members over 15 years of age to serve only one month of each year, but the labor was enough to kill or seriously injure the strongest of men. Women 16 weeks or more who were pregnant were not required to work. The natives were also required to be trained in the Catholic religion. They were to be paid a wage that was thought “just”. The Indian villages were to be located near the mines, a church and hospital. They would be given better food and clothing and woman were restricted form heavy work. The Indians were slaves without being owned; rather they were to be considered as vassals of the Crown. The Indians were to pay tribute to the Crown, as vassals were expected to do, out of their meager wages; keeping them at a starvation level. Basically, this was a way that would keep the Indians content enough not to revolt and continue working for the Crown. There were 35 rulings in all. The committee also proposed the importation

of African slaves to do the harshest work at the mines and in the fields, thereby developing still another industry for the Crown. The Dominican friars diligently continued their efforts for more reforms to protect the Indios. By the time Hernan Cortez entered the city of Tenochtitlan, in central Mexico, in the year 1520, he was fully aware of the atrocities committed in Espanola and initially did not want the encomienda system employed in Mexico. Unfortunately, his soldiers were becoming unruly and liable to revolt, because they expected their tract of land and the allotted amount of Indian laborers to work the fields. This endowment was the way the Crown paid men in return for their service of going to the Americas on the King’s behalf. In fact, the Crown didn’t want the encomienda system in Mexico at all. However, Cortez refused to obey the King’s decree. Cortez convinced the Crown that it was necessary to keep his men in control the Indians and maintain security of the newly discovered lands. Cortez told the King he would not let his men mistreat the Indians, would not send them to the mines or plantations for hard labor. Cortez also explained how the natives were not able to pay tribute to the Crown. But the mistreatment of the Amerindians continued and spread into Mexico. The New Laws of 1542 established the repartimiento system that was supposed to replace the failed Laws of Burgos. The New Laws ensured payment of a salary to the Indians for their labor and for them to pay tribute only if they worked. The Indians were to be considered free persons and not slaves. They could not be forced into labor and it prohibited having the indigenous people work in the mines, unless it was absolutely necessary. The law also provided for the eventual abolishment of the encomienda system. Even though The New Laws of 1542 were not as successful as one could hope, it did liberate thousands of indigenous natives from enslavement.

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Diseños Casa y Jardín By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com

January 2013 is here! Welcome to a new year! Let us all have an excellent year for both our families and business! Let us welcome more visitors this year than we did last year! For Diseños Casa y Jardín, 2012 was a great year of learning how to do business in a still weak economy, which pushed us to the limit of finding even more creative ways to meet your needs as our customers.

Participants of the workshop, with writer Carlos Sanchez and organizers Nina Mier and Socorro Gonzalez

“When the student is ready, the master appears” says a Buddhist proverb, be the master a person or a situation you come across. During 2012 learning was a constant through the entire year; from February to December the Film Club “Primera Toma” (“First Take”) organized different workshops on Film Making, Creative Writing and Drama. Diseños Casa y Jardín was involved as a sponsoring business, and I was a student in all of them! The Film Club is directed by Mrs. Nina Mier and her husband Socorro González, both literature graduates from the University of Sonora. Nina has been, for many years, a hard working promoter for local artists here in Puerto Peñasco, a sterling example of love for the Arts and the Artists. Nina’s work has afforded me the opportunity of meeting many more ingenious people living in Rocky Point. That was great, especially since my business is all about finding imaginative and aesthetic solutions to my customer’s homes decorating and functional problems.

As the coordinator of the “Programa de Desarrollo Cultural Municipal de Sonora”, a non political program involving federal, state, city government and local citizens, I was completely surprised to see the teenager’s response to all these workshops. I met young film directors, actors, actresses and writers in

the making! I also met others, not so young but very energetic people, that work really hard in their field promoting our city to the best of their ability. Just to mention one of many examples: Rocky Point was blessed with the visit of a world tour of Tibetan monks in what was called Mystical Arts of Tibet. A once-in-alife experience!

I suppose everything I’ve had the chance to experience in 2012 has served as a source of inspiration for more ideas to be explored in 2013. We’ll begin with the first one right away this month of January 12, you are invited. In reality we, as a gallery and interior design center, are not too far from the arts, as a matter of fact, someone who walks into Diseños Casa y Jardín for the first time soon realizes, the store is a home for the human spirit of creativity of many artisans from all over the world. In 2013 we want to continue serving you and helping you to find in every piece of furniture or accessory, something to always treasure, enjoy or simply look at, day in and day out. While I was writing this note, I was pondering why humans need art. Each one of us has his answer, art is very personal, and it touches our human spirit in a very unique way. It helps us express what otherwise we find impossible to say. Art makes us complete human beings, it’s cathartic, and as a result, it heals us. Art also unifies communities by making us tell & understand our shared history, keeping us all connected. It is with great pleasure to announce that Diseños Casa y Jardín by Eddie Wharez® will have the first edition of the Outstanding Performance Award of the year the evening of Saturday January the 12 at our facilities on Old Cholla Rd. In the month of December 2012, through social media, we launched the terms for which this award was to be obtained, friends and fans of our page “Eddie Wharez Diseños Casa y Jardín en Puerto Peñasco” on Facebook, submitted the name of the artist they thought deserving of such a prize, then a group of judges would select the winner, his or her name will be given at our Eddie’s Awards Gala 2013. All kinds of arts are included such as sculpture, theatre, dance, music, literature and poetry but not limited to the classic ones, so long the artist had a distinctive performance during 2012 and highlighted Puerto Peñasco as his or her town. Once more muchas gracias for being our happy customer’s and salud for 2013, may all your dreams and goals all come true! Please visit our gallery on Rodeo Drive (see ad) feel free to ask any questions and who knows we may have what you are after, regardless you are going to be pleasantly surprised! Reach me at: eddiewharez@yahoo.com or visit us online at www.eddiewharez.com.

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AJO, ARIZONA... Heart of the Sonoran Desert™

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YSF prepares for 4th Major League Coaches Clinic & 2nd Golf Tournament

7-9PM Evening Events in the Plaza. For Information call (520) 387-3570.

On your way to or from Rocky Point, visit Ajo, the gateway to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Ajo is a historic mining town with “City Beautiful Movement” Architecture, and is an emerging Arts and Cultural Center. On your way to Ajo, from Phoenix, you will pass through “Crater Range” (looks like a mini Grand Canyon) on Hwy 85, just north of town at mile posts 28-31. It is a very beautiful range. If you are traveling from Tucson via Hwy 86, you will pass by the Tohono O’odham Cultural Center and Museum in Topawa (520) 3830211, and Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center (520) 318-8279 will be on your left at the top of Kitt Peak, before you get to Why, AZ. A side trip up the mountain would be exciting and fun for kids and adults alike. If you are traveling from Yuma on Interstate 8, why not stop in Dateland for a date shake, or plan to visit the Painted Rock Petroglyphs off exit 102. There are many things to do in this area, if you can just take some extra time to explore. If January is your month to travel, plan on spending the day of Saturday, January 12th, in Ajo for one of their spectacular “Second Saturdays.” The idea of “2nd Saturdays” sprang from Ajo clever minds over a year ago, and has grown into a “MustDo-Day.” Here’s how a typical “2nd Saturday” looks... Starting with a Farmers Market and Artists, in the famous Ajo Plaza at 9:00AM until 11:00AM. 10AM Meet at the flagpole in the Plaza, and take a guided tour of our early 1900’s “City Beautiful Movement” architecture...the Plaza and the Curley School 10AM-2PM Visit the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center...watch a 10AM-2PM Drop by the Clay Studio in the historic Manual Arts Bldg., Curley School Campus 1-5PM Enjoy the art show at the Gallery in the Plaza 2PM Enjoy a crafts class at the Gallery -please make reservations by the Friday before, at (520) 387-3570 4PM (time varies) Sunset tour of Childs Mountain, caravan to the top of the mountain to savor the vistas, bring a box dinner to enjoy. Please make reservations by the Friday before at (520) 3876483

Activities for Anytime in Ajo, AZ... View Ajo’s open pit copper mine / Play golf at the Ajo Community Golf Course, dawn to dusk / Stop at the Organ Pipe Cactus Nationall Monument Visitor Center to experience the “Seasons of the Sonoran Desert” exhibit ... then drive the scenic 21-mile Ajo Mountain Drive, stop for a picnic, hike, and photograph scenic views / Visit the Ajo Historical Society Museum located in the historic St. Catherine Mission Church (closed in summer) / Drive the 14-mile Scenic Loop around Ajo ...and stop for a picnic, hike, and be sure to bring your camera because you will want to photograph the beautiful scenery / Mountain bike, drive or hike the miles of BLM roads through the pristine desert surrounding Ajo / Take a break with the kids at Pima County Parks and Recreation ... skateboard park, playground, basketball courts, nature trails, and picnic grills / Browse the local thrift shops, or Attend the speaker series at the Ajo Public Library (Information at (520) 387-6075). Please feel free to get more information about Ajo, and events in Ajo from any of the following sources. Ajo District Chamber of Commerce (520) 387-7742 www.ajochamber.com Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (520) 387-6483 www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/arizona/ cabeza InternationalSonoranDesertAlliance (520) 387-3570 www.isdanet.org Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (520) 387-6849 www.nps.gov/orpi

The Youth Sports Foundation (YSF) of Puerto Peñasco announces its 4th Annual Major League Coaches Clinic and the 2nd Annual YSF Golf Tournament. The event begins Jan. 25th, 2013 with the arrival of major league coaches, and concludes on Jan. 27th. According to YSF Director Rick Busa, lasts year’s clinic and golf tournament was a huge success and January’s event is shaping up to be just as beneficial for Youth Sports programs of Puerto Peñasco. Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate, and donations are always

welcomed. All proceeds will allow the YSF to purchase sports equipment for the children of Peñasco. For more information, contact Rick Busa at rbusa@ysf.com.mx Or visit the Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco Facebook page. “We truly appreciate everyone who has supported this event for 3 years. We fully intend to continue supporting the talented young athletes of Rocky Point!” Program Schedule: Jan. 25th: 6 p.m. at Duke’s: Press Conference with MLB Coaches and local media / Rueda de prensa con entrenadores y medios de comunicación Jan. 26th 4th Annual Major League Coaches Clinic (location to be determined). There will be 2 sessions. First one starts at 9:00-11:30. Second session starts at 1:00-3:30 pm. Coaches will teach basicto-advanced fundamentals of baseball. Jan.27 2nd Annual YSF Golf Tournament/ Torneo de Golf ($65usd Registration 8-8:30) Prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin.

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

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

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

WIRE SERVICE You can send money to a person in Rocky Point, from the U.S., by using MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram transfers are picked up at

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

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antonio Espinoza Altamirano #190 Worship Saturday 9:30am Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 9am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

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

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

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

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore - if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment.

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GENERALINFORMATION 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 & BOATING CON’T

GREEN ANGELS CON’T

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

TELEPHONES CON’T

SEASONAL FISHING Spring: March, April, May Yellowtail, Grouper, Snapper, Whitefish, Pinto and Bass Summer: June, July, August Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Fall: September, October, November Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Marlin, Skipjack, Sierra Winter: December, January, February Yellowtail, Grouper, Pinto Bass, Snapper

The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information

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

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION • To legally work in Mexico you are required to have a work FM3. • If you are in Mexico for more than 72 hours, you need to have an FMT. This is the law and it is good for 6 months. • If you are living full-time in Mexico you are required to have an FM3. • Your FM3 does not allow you to bring more than $75 in new merchandise without importing. Applying for your FM3 you will need the following: 1. A letter (in Spanish) written to I.N.M. (Instituto Nacional de Migracion) requesting a change in your migratory status. You must specify your reason, address and it must be signed by you. 2. Complete copy of each page of your U.S. Passport, which must be current. 3. Your last three proofs of income, which must be “apostiled” and translated into Spanish (ie: bank statements, pension, social security, etc.). 4. A copy of a document proving your local address (this can be your bank trust, rental agreement, electric, water or phone bill). 5. A form called “SOLICITUD FDNI/02”, available at the Immigration office, filled out properly. 6. Three (3) forms “S.H.C.P.-5” (available at any office supply store in Rocky Point). This form is prepared to make your payment to the bank. 7. Four (4) photos of your facial front view and three (3) of your right profile. Passport size, black and white. IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (011-52-638) 383-2526 Located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, next to Bancomer. There are many companies and individuals that can assist you with your Immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section.

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.

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

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

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

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

You should consult a Notary Public (Notario Publico) in Mexico before signing any contract or legal document.

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

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

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

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number

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

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card.

AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.......................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C......................................686 Nogales.............................................631 Santa Ana..........................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado.......................653 San Carlos.........................................622 San Felipe, B.C....................................686 Sonoyta........................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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My Resolution for 2013

Having given up on losing weight, being a better person, and finding a cure for the ails of mankind, all of which I have resolved and have failed at in the past, I have decided to take a different approach. I hereby, publicly, declare that I will take better care of myself in 2013 by doing the following: Get more massages. Blanca Esthela Vadez Diaz is a massage wizard, and gives the best deep tissue therapeutic massage I have ever had. She makes house calls by appointment for different types of thereapeutic massage, and is also available for physical therapy evaluations, recommendations and treatment. Blanca speaks excellent English – email her to set up an appointment at Alehtse77@hotmail.com. Take care of my feet. I have been very pleased with the pedicures I’ve received at Peñasco Beauty Center, and I plan to schedule one every single month. Drop in to Peñasco Beauty Center, located right across the street

from the side of Super Ley grocery store, or call 383-1086 to schedule an appointment. Eat more salad. Giuseppi’s, on Boulevard Fremont, serves a different homemade soup each day, and you create your own salad at the well-stocked salad bar. The price is very reasonable, and the atmosphere is charming. If the day calls for something more substantial, there is a menu from which to order, and the baked goodies are wonderful. Closed Wednesdays. Get more exercise. There are many ways to do this, and I am considering…just considering…checking out the zumba dance, or maybe the yoga, classes at Peñasco Fitness Center. Phone 388-1086 for class schedules and prices. In lieu of something more organized, I will definitely continue to enjoy long walks with my dog on the absolutely gorgeous beach at Laguna Shores. Drink more liquids. Everyone knows the importance of staying hydrated. Mikky’s Beach Club at Laguna Shores is the perfect place for a drink after that long walk on the beach. Ernesto makes the best limeade, and he tends bar admirably for those who need a stiffer hydrator. Sip beside the pool, under the shade outdoors, or indoors, depending on the weather. Open daily at 8 a.m. As I read my list, I think I can do it! Happy 2013 to all – I hope your list of resolutions is do-able, that the new year will bring health and prosperity to you, and that you will find lots of time to spend with us here in Puerto Peñasco!

TIPS

Questions

By Gretchen Ellinger

1. Take an old CD spindle and turn it into a bagel tote. 2. Freeze grapes to chill white wine without watering it down. 3. Put a wooden spoon across a boiling pot of water to keep it from boiling over. 4. Turn on your seat warmer to keep pizza hot while driving home. 5. Need an inexpensive cookbook holder? Try a pants hanger. 6. Doritos are great for kindling if you can’t find any wood. 7. Cut ground beef into pieces before freezing to make defrosting smaller quantities easier. 8. Use a muffin tin to serve condiments at a BBQ (It will also help you cut down on dish washing) 9. Put pancake mix in a ketchup bottle for a non-mess experience. 10. Use unscented dental floss to cut cakes, cheeses, and other soft solids perfectly. 11. Turn bread upside down and cut it on the soft side, this saves the bread from being squished and is easier to cut. 12. Put your straw through the aluminum tab to keep it from rising out of your drink. 13. If you’re prepping a lot of corn, use an electric knife to remove the kernels. You can also use a bundt cake pan to collect the corn and help hold the cob as you cut. 14. Cut ice cream with a knife for easier serving at parties.

Q. How many muscles does a cat have on each ear? A. 32 Q. Why do mosquitos dislike citronella? A. Because it irritates their feet. Q. What do you call a group of turtles? A. A bale of turtles Q. The Angora cat is originally from what country? A. Turkey Q. Why is Mexico City sinking at a rate of 6 to 8 inches a year? A. Because it was built on top of an underground reservoir. Q. In Mexico, kids love “Piolin”. So do kids in the U.S…Who is it? A. Tweety Bird Q. What is the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean called? A. Mariana’s Trench Q. The pineapple is neither a pine nor an apple, what is it? A. A Bromeliad Q. To what family of plants does garlic belong? A. The lily family Q. What was the original name of kiwi fruit? A. Chinese Gooseberry Q. What are the two largest fruit crops on earth? A. Grapes and bananas

Chili Dogos—More Traditional Mexican Than You Might Think! By Joe Houchin

You see them up and down the streets of Puerto Peñasco beginning about sunset every day; from the small portable carts with umbrella coverings to cage-like enclosures with tables, chairs, soft drink coolers and table service. The main menu item: Hot Dogs, or Hot Dogos, or Chili Dogos painted in large red letters across the front of the venue. While there are surely good ones all around town, the one we’re featuring in today’s blog is the El Come Más Chile Dogo and Taco Eatery located just east of Benito Juarez where Sinaloa and Lázaro Cardenas meet behind the big Pemex station that’s located south of the baseball stadium. El Come Más (The Eat More “Eatery”) is owned by Bartolomé Moreno Moreno (nicknamed Bimbo—after the Mexican bread company, not the connotation used in the U.S) who has been there for 12 years and runs it himself from 6pm until 4am every day. He employs at least four others who serve and run the taco stand located right on the street, all part of his operation. As far as street food businesses go, Bimbo has a large operation. Easily the most popular item on his menu is his special “Chili Dogo”, a hot dog weenie sliced down the middle and stuffed with cheese and ham, then wrapped inside a California Chili Pepper (the mild kind), and then wrapped in bacon strips and

grilled to perfection, placed inside a super fresh bun and then the fun begins. You get to choose from over a dozen different toppings (in addition to mayo, ketchup and mustard) that include such morsels as mushrooms, chopped cucumber salad, salsas, three kinds of cheeses, pickles, relish, guacamole, grilled unions, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, an assortment of one, two and three alarm chiles, just to name some of what’s available. The bottom line is you can’t eat just one of Bimbo’s Chili Dogos, but you may not be able to hold two of them, so just split the second one with your dining partner. He doesn’t mind a bit. On Mondays and Wednesdays Bimbo features his “Salchipapas” which are French fries topped with cheese and chopped hot dog weenies with all the toppings you can choose from. There’s a large assortment of non-alcoholic traditional Mexican beverages to choose from as well as Cokes and Sprite. If you’re in the mood for tacos, you have a great selection in his cart on the street. Next time you can’t decide what you’d like for dinner, or if you’re coming back from a night out on the town with a case of the munchies, Bimbo’s El Come Más will be open with a choice of traditional foods to get you back to your resort in fine shape. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

US, Mexico sign rules on sharing Colorado River By Associated Press

The United States and Mexico on Tuesday signed a pact for new rules on sharing water from the Colorado River, capping a five-year effort on how to spread the pain of drought and reap the benefits of wet years. The far-reaching agreement gives Mexico badly needed water storage capacity in Lake Mead, which stretches across Nevada and Arizona. Mexico will forfeit some of its share of the river during shortages, bringing itself in line with western U.S. states that already have agreed how much they will surrender when waters recede. Mexico also will capture some surpluses when waters rise. Also under the plan, water agencies in California, Arizona and Nevada will buy water from Mexico, which will use some of the money to upgrade its canals and other infrastructure. The agreement, coming in the final days of the administration of Mexican President

Felipe Calderon, is a major amendment to a 1944 treaty considered sacred by many south of the border. The treaty grants Mexico 1.5 million acre-feet of river water each year - enough to supply about 3 million homes making it the lifeblood of Tijuana and other cities in northwest Mexico. The pact represents a major departure from years of hard feelings in Mexico about how the U.S. manages the 1,450-mile river, which runs from the Rocky Mountains to Mexico. In 2001, U.S. states established rules on how to divide surpluses but set aside nothing for Mexico. Several years later, the U.S. government lined a border canal in California with concrete to prevent water from seeping through the dirt into Mexican farms. “We have chosen collaboration over conflict, we have chosen cooperation and consensus over discord,” said U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who called the new pact the most important international accord on the Colorado River since the 1944 treaty.

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BWD (Big Wave Dave) Chili Cook-off 2012 By Dave Adams

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Panadería La Tapatía, a Family Bakery for 63 Years with a Delicious Secret By Joe Houchin

Hello all, I just wanted to give an update on the “Big Wave Dave Chili Cookoff ”, which benefits the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point (AACORP) every year, when we hold it on Thanksgiving weekend.

Well this year, being our 11th annual event, turned out to be the biggest one yet. We had 20 contestants this time cooking some of the best chili south of the border. The tasting and judging went on for about an hour and, when the gas and the beans settled and the votes were counted, the winners were announced. It was a very close competition this year. Each and every one received a good number of votes, but in the end this is how it went. Third place, which included a ribbon, a AZ Gunslinger gift pack and $25usd, went to Margaret Perez. Second place, which included a ribbon, a AZ Gunslinger gift pack and $50usd, went to Steve Sprague. First place, which included a trophy, an awesome chili apron (made by Suzy), AZ Gunslinger gift pack, $100usd, pack, the ‘traveling spoon’ and, of course, bragging rights for a year went to Kyle and Katie Congratulations to the winners!

I want to thank everyone who donated prizes for the raffle, bought raffle tickets, helped with stuff, tasted and voted for their favorite chili or just donated to the cause. I especially want to thank all the chili cookers this year who helped make this event as big as it was. This year there were some new cookers so, hopefully, they had a great time and will participate again next year.

We really need to thank our two sponsors. Baxter and Cathy Shields with Quick Comfort Pet Products and AZ Gunslinger Pepper Sauces. Without their generous donations, this event would not have been the big success that it was. Please check out their websites, as they have some awesome products. www. quickcomfortpetbeds.com and www. azgunslinger.com

As I said at the top, this was the biggest cook-off yet. There were 157 votes that were counted, and I talked to a lot of people who didn’t even vote. What that means is that I really don’t know how many people were here, but there was a lot. We managed to raise approximately 2,000 lbs of bagged dog and cat food, miscellaneous pet products such as collars, dog treats, pet beds and a pet washing station. Plus, through your charitable donations and the raffle, we raised over $1,700.00usd! which all went to Nancy Phelan for the animals at the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point (AACORP www.rpaac.org). Once again, thank you to everyone who took part in the 11th Annual Big Wave Dave Chili Cook-off. Let’s do it again next year and see if we can top these numbers.

Watching Jesus Felix mixing, kneading, cutting and shaping the dough for dozens of different kinds of breads, rolls and sweet goodies is a lesson in skilled consistency, attention to detail, complete understanding of what it takes to make bread products beyond good to the top of delicious—and that’s before the family’s unique style of baking even begins, which is another lesson in the mastery of bread making that has been handed down for six generations. Jesus’ great grandfather, Rafael Vargas Vargas, opened La Tapatía near the old port 63 years ago introducing his own unique method of baking bolillos, the Mexican all-purpose bread. About six years later he moved the bakery to its present location on Venustiano Carranza, the next street east of Luis Encinas. You turn east at the corner where the big new “La Luz del Mundo” Church is and the La Tapatía sign is just south on Carranza. (There is no street sign on that corner but you can see the La Tapatía sign.) You have to enter the bakery along the south side of the building.

Jesus still uses the original brick oven that contributes to the unique flavor of his baked goods. But, as rare as the antique baking oven is, that isn’t the entire “secret” to their six decades of maintaining a large base of loyal customers. The rest of the secret is in the use of the hard woods, mesquite and ironwood, to bake their breads. Of course, it’s not really a secret; it is just that few, if anyone, employ these difficult to handle woods for baking. Just to master the skill of using mesquite and ironwood for baking is a tedious trial and error undertaking even under a master’s supervision

and tutoring. However, once mastered, the finished bread products are baked to an artlike quality with a flavor all their own. Ah, but wait; there’s more to the baking artistry of La Tapatía. Just when you think you’ve seen the entire process, Jesus starts stacking the most recent hand-formed bolillos on 1 X 8 boards near the glowing mouth of his oven, still in the form of dough. These are always the last items on his daily baking agenda, which begins at 6:00 AM and ends with the bolillos at approximately 1:00 PM, a dedicated ritual Jesus has performed daily for 28 years and his patriarchs before him have done for an additional three and a half decades.

Just prior to transferring the bolillos about a dozen at a time onto a long narrow wooden wedge he uses to place them into the heated enclosure, Jesus readies an iron curtain a size larger than the oven’s entry with a small rectangular opening at the bottom, positions it near the glowing entrance, and with another wooden rod pokes the flaming nuggets into their final positions, extends his arm knowingly behind him, grabs a liter cup of water and slings it upon the fiery coals creating a massive torrent of steam and repeats the action until the vapor is bellowing to his satisfaction. He quickly encloses the steaming interior with the iron curtain and with rapid precision loads and shuttles the bolillos through the small rectangular opening and awaits the perfection of his artistry, whereupon with the same precise timing Jesus retrieves his golden treasures to spread tasty pleasure to all who have discovered the delicious difference the right amount of steam makes in baking Mexico’s traditional bolillos. The Felix family live right next door to the bakery and you may see Jesus’ beautiful little girl, Vanessa, popping in and out after school. For a distinctive treat for yourself, pick up some baked goods from Panadería La Tapatía from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For a truly exceptional treat, arrive a half hour before 1:00 PM and witness the “bolillo finale” by the master himself, Jesus Felix. You’ll be glad you did! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Beach, Sunset and Bagpipes = an Amazing Grace

By Joe Houchin

How do you enhance one of the absolutely divine sunsets we are lucky enough to experience almost daily here in Puerto Peñasco? Imagine the beautiful “Amazing Grace” played on Scottish bagpipes timed to match the path of the golden sun as it melts into the western horizon in a crimson crescendo across the calm blue Sea of Cortez; a cacophony of color and mesmerizing music that will carry you as far into the heavens as your imagination allows.

You don’t have to imagine this beautiful sunset sound and scene if you’re around the pool or beach in front of the Sonoran Spa Resort Condominiums this week, or any fall or spring school break week as Lori Clark arrives on the beach most every evening with her historic instrument and pays tribute to the beauty and miracle of sunset and the blessing of being able to enjoy it. This moving experience stops everyone around her in their tracks as they hang on to every note of several arrangements she plays leading up to the climax with “Amazing Grace”, and is always humbled by the number of people who take the time to come up and thank her or compliment her musical skills. Her love of this instrument shows in her pleasant smile and willingness to talk about it and her music. Lori has been visiting Rocky Point twice a year, during fall and spring break since around 1998 and staying at the Sonoran Spa with her sister who owns a

condo there, and who introduced her to our little slice of paradise. Lori and her sister are the only sister team employed by the City Tucson Fire Department. They are both paramedics. Lori, who grew up in North Dakota, has loved bagpipe music since hearing them being played as a young girl when her family camped up in Canada. Later in life, after becoming a paramedic, the Tucson Fire Department announced their plans to form a pipe and drum ensemble and asked for volunteers. Lori saw this as fate knocking and jumped at the chance. She plays and travels several times a year with the Tucson Fire Pipes and Drums, consisting of 11 pipes and eight drums, performing for memorials, retirements, and other Fire Department functions. Lori owns the full kilt and gear but chooses not to wear it to the beach, although she has seen a beach towel designed like a kilt that she’s thought about adding to her beach wardrobe. As you might expect, we more than enthusiastically encouraged her to go forth with that idea! Lori will more than likely be down at the beach paying tribute to the sunset most of these evenings. It’s impromptu, informal and well worth a stroll to the beach in front of the Sonoran Spa. If you missed her this trip, Lori will be back during Spring Break week 2013, with her 9 and 10 year old daughters.

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David Rush lives his dream in Rocky Point, Mexico

By Lannette Phipps

The other night, here at a party at Laguna Shores Resort, I met a very interesting, entertaining and happy guy who is living his dream life. He has a travel channel on YouTube and gets to travel the world meeting interesting people, visiting exotic places, and videotaping his journeys. How cool is that? It has been David Rushs’ dream for a long time and, three years ago, he made it happen. How does a Las Vegas window washer go from giving up his 8 year business to traveling around the world? He just decided that’s what he wanted to do, and he packed his van and headed out on the journey of his lifetime. He has traveled to 47 states in the U.S. and has been to England, Ireland, Scotland, Bahamas and is now in Mexico. When he leaves Puerto Peñasco, he plans to hit Kino Bay, San Carlos, Guaymas, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel and other places in the area, and then perhaps on to Belize. He goes where he wants when he wants though he does have a plan and, as long as he can get sponsors for his travel channel, he will continue his journey adding more subscribers and views to his (at present) 844 videos. As long as he has sponsors (video spots) he will keep on his journey, but he always has his window washing business to fall back on. In fact, a couple years back he did just

that: He ran out of money, returned to Vegas to work for a bit and when he had enough saved he picked up where he left off on his Travel Chronicles journey. The David Rush Travel Chronicles are short videos on YouTube featuring people, places and things or just scenery. The scope of his videos is phenomenal. His tag line is, “Where Ordinary People Become Extraordinary”, and that’s exactly what he brings across in his videos. They are just so down to earth featuring real people and their real businesses with no fluff and hype. They are not top of the line scripted pieces where everyone and everything is perfect, but that’s what makes them unique and very watchable in my opinion. I watched a lady who owned a toy shop show you around her store and there are other businesses owners who just open up their door and let David have a look around as they describe what’s being shown. A very fresh and appealing way to showcase a variety of businesses including motels, resorts, bars and lounges, motels, gift shops – you name it and it’s in there. And, the greatest thing is, they are from all over the United States and other countries. I am interested to see his videos on England and Scotland since I have been there myself. I watched a few from Rocky Point and thought them very clever. If a newbie was planning on visiting Rocky Point, Mexico – or any other place, David’s Travel Chronicles are a great way to get the real feel of the city. I watched Gustavo, owner of Optica Turati. I took a tour of Bryans Sports Bar. I got to see Encanto and Luna Blanca developments. I toured JJ’s Cantina, Giuseppi’s, the Lighthouse Restaurant, Max’s Café and the Tequila Factory. There are many I have not looked at so this is not a complete list. It would be great for everyone to share the link to David’s Travel Chronicles on their social media networks so more people are aware of what he does. You can find him on Facebook by searching David Rush.net – like his travel page and check out his videos on YouTube and become a subscriber. I got to meet David because he was filming out here at Laguna Shores Resort. I instantly liked him. His enthusiasm for his dream job comes across quickly and he is so honest and just really likable. No pomp-and-circumstance with him. He knows he’s not the best out there, but he loves what he does and he says he gets better each and every day. I am looking forward to seeing his footage of Laguna Shores Resort, and I think a lot of people will be able to get a better grasp on just how awesome it is to live here. Some say it’s “way out”, but with the Coastal Highway, we are just as close to town as most resorts on Sandy Beach and much closer to Peñasco’s city center than many homes in town. I remember when we all thought driving to the Desert Oasis was like driving to Sonoyta – it’s just perspective. If you are interested in being featured on the Reality Travel Show, contact David Rush on his Facebook page or on his website at www.davidrush.net. He is still here in Rocky Point so check his posts on Facebook and you might catch him at a local tavern, restaurant or development. Every video you can share and tell your friends about is great for Rocky Point because it shows the true Rocky Point – real people, real places, no fluff and gloss and that’s what makes David’s video so popular.

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Happy New Year from 2 FISH Ministry!! We are approaching our 4th anniversary for our feeding program. We’ve experienced many changes over the last 4 years, but we are blessed beyond measure that we have now fed over 370,000 meals. This would not have been possible without the help from countless volunteers and donors who have been involved with us over these past 4 years. We have many local people who volunteer at the main kitchen on a regular basis as well as part time volunteers who help when they are in town. We are also so very grateful to those who donate financially which

allows us purchase the supplies we need to feed 300-400 people each day, 5 days a week. Many of those we feed are children and this is the most gratifying part of our work. We are also able to provide clothing to many of the people who come to our sites for food. We continually welcome donations of any type of food, clothing, blankets and other items that we can pass on to

help those in need. Of course, we welcome cash donations which are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to Mission Heartbeat, P.O. Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341. We would appreciate it if you would note that your donation is for 2 FISH and 100% of all donations will be used in the ministry. We’re trusting that we’ll continue to see an improvement in the economy here in Puerto Peñasco. We know that many of the people we feed would love to be working and making their own way. God bless all of you as we start 2013!!

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

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to eat” Mark 6:37

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Besides Cholla Bay, Ajo people used to go to St. Georges Bay (Bahia San Jorge) and Puerto Libertad, to places like Santa Maria Beach. It was a challenge to get to any of these places. To go to St. Georges Bay we used several trails in the 1940’s and earlier. We tried going across the desert, about 15 miles out of Sonoyta. And, in order go to St. Georges Bay, we tried going down the railroad tracks (we tried this once, never again. As we went down the railroad tracks it was fine leaving out of Rocky Point for a few miles, but soon the sand was gone from the railroad tracks, the rails were high up on their berm and you couldn’t get off. It was so rough that only one stayed in the 4 door model A we were driving, the rest walked along the side. Our most favorite route was about 15 miles before you got to Rocky Point there was a road (if you call it that) that went east and then south along the Santa Rita Mountains. There was a gold mine there that was still in operation. The mine has 14 miles of tunnels with

no support beams and, in the 1800’s, gold was sent to St. Georges Bay where Spanish Galleons picked it up. The old piers were still to be seen back then in the bay, just the reinforcing rods sticking up. At the mine the son of the owner had his dwelling up on a saddle so he could get a breeze from the Gulf in any direction the wind was blowing. In the War he was on a B17 bomber and all of his walls were covered with pictures of bombers in flight, being shot down, exploding. I think he was a gunner on his bomber. There used to be quite a number of antelope running over the dunes then, we saw them often. They

also fed the miners with them too. One time we came by there and their food truck from Sonoyta had not shown up and the people were starving. Mothers were begging for food for their children. We gave them all the food we had with us and then couldn’t go on with our trip so we came on back.

The men from the Ajo mines general office, the employment office and the mine office usually made up the party of men going fishing. My dad always took me along, I was the only boy who got to go. They usually rented a truck in Sonoyta and we all piled in that. One time when we were going there the road was washed out so we tried to go around it by roaring down one sand hill and up another. Problem was, at the bottom of the hill we got stuck and burned out our clutch so we had to pitch camp there, miles from the ocean. Whenever we went, if we didn’t show up in a certain time in Sonoyta they would send another truck after us which they did, but this truck got stuck also, and burned out their clutch too. So we had to wait for another truck and this is the only time I have ever been on a trip like this and we ate all the food. To pass the time we rebuilt the section of road that got washed out and then we all stood and dedicated our efforts. When you got to St. Georges Bay, we always came in on the south side. To go the last 4 miles across the sand took us about 8 hours. We used the running boards of Model A’s and would lay them down in front of the wheels and then push. We only could go as far as a running board and then had to do the entire thing all over again. The only reason we went to such efforts was how good the fishing was.

On the south side of the bay, Gillespie had a house. He was a big rancher out of Gila Bend and was married to a Mexican lady and they had thousands of acres of ranch land on the south side of St. Georges Bay. He had a ranch hand that lived in this house and took care of it when Gilispie came. The Gillispie Dam is between Gila Bend and Buckeye, it is still there but broken in one spot. When Ajo people wanted to go to Phoenix they used to drive across this dam, but since there weren’t any dams like Roosevelt, Canyon, Apache and so forth the Gila River ran a lot and there were many times you could not get across the dam. Later they built a bridge south of the dam, you can still go to Buckeye this way and it is scenic. One time, after the war, Gillispie bought a PT boat and brought it in to St. Georges Bay. His skipper told him they couldn’t land where he wanted because of all the reinforcing rods sticking up from the old pier, but Gillespie was a very hard headed man and told the skipper to shut up and bring her in. They did, and hit the rods and tore the propeller up. He went back to his ranch and came back with a big Army truck. It had dual wheels and we were there and asked him if he would take the duals off so it wouldn’t build up another ridge of sand in the tracks, making it harder for us to get out. He said, “Hell no”, even though we said we would do all the work. One of the fellows with us was an accountant by the name of Johnny Coppo, he was small and probably only weighed about 125lbs. Johnny was going to fight him, the rest of us restrained him. Sometime later I saw his truck going through Ajo with the PT boat. I hope he never got it back in the water. Just before you

crossed the railroad tracks getting to the bay, there was an old cow catcher train engine turned over in the sand but half of it was still showing. I don’t know if it still around or not. We had lots of fun fishing there and getting there, and we had lots of experiences that I still remember and enjoy.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2

By Ben Baker

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of helping some of the truly needy folks in Puerto Peñasco by going fishing. Say what? Yes--- by going fishing. It was a bona fide combination of fun and community service. I was fortunate enough to accompany some of our finest “go for the meat” anglers on their monthly harvest from the sea for the disadvantaged. Teach a gringo to fish and he will feed the hungry. I accompanied our American Legion’s Post Commander Paul Raddatz, MX 15 Posts Executive Board member and Rocky Point Times contributor Rob Baylor, and Paul’s neighbor Bobby the pilot, out to sea. We were led to the hot spots by our magnificent patron the “fish finder” whose name will not be revealed for fear of overbooking his panga and denying us the opportunity to book it for the best times. When I say “Fish Finder” I’m serious. I actually got cramps in my hand from reeling them in. To say we caught a “couple hundred” is no fish tale. The pounds of fish we bagged were just as impressive. We filled the post’s freezers, then a couple at Paul’s house with the ones that wouldn’t fit at the American Legion post. We bag and freeze the fish in portion sizes. Our American Legion Post MX 15 has a list of truly needy folks who we supply with most of the necessities of life and a treat or two once a week. Paul and a helper or two deliver twice a week their packages of life sustaining goodies like beans, rice, vegetables, flour or tortillas, coffee and/or tea and a protein source. The protein source is where our fish fit in. When peoples shelves are empty and the tummies are too, the fish fit in nicely. This American Legion program relies solely on donations and the largess of visitors who are going back to the states and have excess food that could spoil, the kids wouldn’t eat, or is not allowed. You can only imagine the smiles and goodwill these gifts of food generate. I usually hit up my neighbors as they are packing to go home and get lots of good stuff for the hungry. My father used to say that “If you put a little hunger sauce on it, it will taste pretty good”. If you have any goods to donate to the program please make others happy by stopping by the American Legion Post. We are located on the ground floor of the Los Juanes building, one block up the hill from the Pink Cadillac on Chihuahua. Stop by and have a drink anytime, all are welcome. One need not be a veteran to enjoy the facility and help us help others. Please stop by. Back to the fishing stuff. For those who have been restricted to watching the pelicans fly by it’s worth the price of fishing to look one of these flying camels in the eye from a couple feet as they float up after their crash landings to mooch fish. Bobby caved in to their pleading and they got some small fish from him for their work. To “Hook up” and help just contact Rob at irretired04@ gmail.com. If you need an excuse to go fishing, just say “See you later, I’m going out to meet some great folks down here and help them do community service today”.

ACROSS 1. Starting at 5. Piece of sculpture 9. Asian desert 13. Roof part 14. Labor organization 16. Unfurl 17. Became older 18. The Lone Ranger’s friend 19. Caron film 20. Lodger 22. Seventh letter 23. Fedora material 24. Weaver’s frame 26. Messy person 28. Reduced 32. Mollusks 36. Large coffeepot 37. More certain 39. Distribute 40. Seethe 42. Fervent requests 44. “Mona __” 45. Jockey Arcaro 47. Author Wharton 49. Actor Howard 50. Appeared to be 52. Pullman cars 54. __ the Red 56. Boutique event 57. Mimicker 60. Samuel’s teacher 62. Andes animals 66. Painter Salvador 67. Sample dip 69. Acted part 70. Actor Guinness 71. Take an oath 72. Bank service 73. Gentle 74. Becomes firm 75. Sour mood

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29. Wear down 30. Insinuating 31. Actions 33. “__like” (2 wds.) 34. Runner-up 35. Laurel and Musial 38. Train tracks 41. Light verse form 43. Thieves 46. Always, poetically 48. “War is __” 51. Food plans 53. Oyster products 55. Pincers 57. Seth’s dad 58. Ashen 59. Gen. Robert __(2 wds.) 61. “Got it!” (2 wds.) 63. Night light 64. Jai__ 65. Mailed 68. Make edging

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By Bryan Blow

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EARLY FISHING IN SONORA Weeks Ago

CROSSWORD DECEMBER

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS

AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE CON’T

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

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

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

Want a book to read? Have an extra one? We have a free book and movie exchange in our office. You do not need to bring a book or movie to take one, two or as many as you like. All we ask is that you return them once you are finished with them. Hardbacks, paperbacks, self-help, magazines, children’s, etc. We have everything! Also VHS and DVDs. Donate your extras.

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

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

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).

AMPI Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios Real Estate Professionals Association AMPI represents profesionalism in real estate and enforces ethical standards. It is a national association, one of 53 chapters in Mexico, and endorsed by Mexico’s Federal Government. They provide the MLS website, are operated by members and committed to education through bilingual programs. Associated with NAR and AAR in the U.S. Since 2007, Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed. Is your agent licensed? SOCIAL MIXERS - EVERYONE WELCOME usually on the 2nd Wed. of every month BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS 1st Thursday of every month GENERAL MEETING 2nd Thursday of every quarter 2012 OFFICERS: President: Milton Felix Reyes President-Elect: Gretchen Ellinger Secretary: Randi Alcott V.P. Finance: Francisco Castro Berreyes V.P. Membership: Glen Martinez V.P. Ethics: Grant McKenzie Sr. V.P. Events: Liane Armstrong V.P. Legal: Ricardo Borquez V.P. Education: Kathy Witt V.P. MLS: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Language & Culture: Ivan Peralta

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador Lower floor of Los Juanes Restaurant ½ block north of Matamoros (Pink Cadillac) on Chihuahua Open daily 11AM to 7PM Kitchen open (except Sundays) 11AM to 3PM 2012 OFFICERS: Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354 First Vice Commander: Michael Dugas General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-0381 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email americanlegionmx15@yahoo.com NEW MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

ALANON Donna (044-638) 109-3766 Email: mmdonnadonna@aol.com English speaking meeting every Friday 5PM 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club.

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

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.

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

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

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

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-2848 Fax: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Lorenzo Cuadras Rojo Manager: Maria Elena Garcia

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

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

CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at The Light House on Whale Hill. Sandy Spain: 388-0857 Brenda Barden: 044-386-9197 Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

Center for Technological Sea Studies Phone: 382-0010 Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm Cost: $4 adults, $2 children $2 for food to feed turtles, etc. GREAT FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS! Cet-Mar invites you to their aquarium which displays native species of the intertidal zone and the northern gulf coast. To get to Cet-Mar take Blvd. Fremont and exit toward Las Conchas. The Cet-Mar Aquarium is located just past the school on the right.

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

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.

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. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children will be

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 28 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. 2012 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2012 BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

EL GOLFO RUN Tom & Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. (602) 476-1939 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com The El Golfo Run is a fun bi-annual 4x4 trip (May and Oct) to El Golfo de Santa Clara through the

desert, salt flats and onto the beach - even the coastal hwy. All 4x4’s welcome to join. There is no charge, fee, etc., you pay for your own motel and food when you get there. (Must have a sense of humor and be very patient.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. Phone: 382-0050 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Marcia Florian Vice President: Randi Alcott Treasurer: Georgia Mastin Secretary: Mary Inserra

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

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

LIONS CLUB

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Francisco Eugenio Amaya Angulo Women’s Committee President Maby Corim Soto Mendivil Some of their programs include info. & action for the prevention of hypertension and diabetes, prescription glasses, eye surgery, supply wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc. Donations of eyeglasses, or any other items may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx Monetary donations can be made in person, to the Red Cross people with their cans out when you see them in the street or you may deposit directly into their account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE The Red Cross offers its services free of charge to the general public. They handle a number of minor injuries such as stings, bites, cuts, sprains, broken bones, etc. They have ambulance service and offer their services 24 hours a day. They work with local doctors and clinics to provide emergency care for patients with more serious injuries. They operate solely on donations, so please donate when you can. They are always in need of medical supplies, crutches, wheelchairs, etc. You may drop off donations at the Red Cross or at the office of the Rocky Point Times. The Red Cross can fill Portable Oxygen Tanks with prior notice.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

Also known as S.O.B.S. President: Bob Adams: 382-5034 Business meeting 5:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of every HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL GATHERING Group meets every Wednesday (except 1st one) at Puesta del Sol at Playa Bonita Resort. Single in Peñasco? Come and join the “SOBS”, a great group of singles who get together every week and also coordinate fun events such as trips, events throughout the year.

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

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.

S.O.M.E. So Others May Eat Larry D. Large Foundation: 388-5426 Look for the Annual Turkey Trot every November to help support the families of Puerto Peñasco. Volunteers to pack and deliver food boxes are always needed!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION 388-1180 Fernando Lopez: imdpenasco@hotmail.com Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 3247241. (#1-dg) SEARCHING FOR A GURU – or Spiritual Guide.CALL DR. VAZQUEZ (011-52-638) 383-3014. (#1-V) MERMAID’S MARKET – Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-5PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Fremont). Verify dates: www.facebook.com/mermaidsmarket Contact: mexicoruss@gmail.com (# 1-1) ART GALLERIES GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & JewelryCertified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel EspinosaCharles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@yahoo. com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 1057839, or from the U.S. at (011-521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4) 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- Only American Salon in Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1)

BILL PAYING SERVICE

FM3 SERVICES

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

SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@aol.com or Dynorasvisa@ aol.com. English spoken. (#79-9)

WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@hotmail.com. (#30-2) BOATS FOR SALE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – 60FT. CATAMARAN PARTY boat. Person can live aboard, bathroom, kitchen, bed, gas engine. 50 people charter. Sunset Cruise Bay tours. Mex cell (044-638) 110-6322 U.S. (702) 448-8723 (#34-1) CATERING LA COCINA de RAMON - Ave. Francisco González Bocanegra (638) 388-5362 (#50-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 3831011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN - XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO - Inside or Outside seating. On Blvd. next to Black Dog Casino. Open for Breakfast @ 7AM. Espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino... it’s all here. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcomed. (011-52-638) 383-5181 (#56-6) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO - Open weekends in the Activity Center at the Sonoran Spa Resort, on Sandy Beach. (#56-7) 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) 383-3434. (#64-3)

FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS - DO YOU need help obtaining any of these documents? Premium Services has been working with Immigration, Social Security, Hacienda and all government offices helping Americans, for over 17 years, obtain the documents they need fast and without hassles. If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 3835758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FOR SALE TABLE SAW FOR SALE - Like new condition $120.00usd (011-52-638) 3831012 (#86-15) 1997 RODEO ISUZU, GOOD A/C and tires. Runs good. Silver in color. $2,200 dlls - call Nancy 383-1012 or in Phoenix (602) 412- 3932. Car is in Rocky Point. (#86-14) SAILBOAT - 2005, 15’ West Wight Potter, Honda 2hp motor, EZ Loader trailer. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Good as new. Great buy at $5,900usd. (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-1)

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON WHALE HILL with spectacular views from three decks, 2bedroom, 3bath, garage with opener. Beautifully furnished. 6 month minimum lease $890.00usd/month (208) 473-4771 or (011-52-638) 382-0028. (#100-12) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE PRINCESA B502 – $259,900 3 bed, 2 Bath. Extraordinary ocean view, fully furnished. Bank Trust in place. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-5)

6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Josefa on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, and with all the services, Call (480)225-6546. (#152-22)

JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 3885512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE 2 BEACHFRONT LOTS - side by side, in Playa Dorada, 20 mts x 30 mts. Call Pablo Realty . From the U.S. (602) 288-8687. Pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#115-25)

9’ LIVINGSTON BOAT - Good Condition, $400USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-3)

MASSAGE

MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups.Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) MUEBLES IMPERIALES - Comonfort and Juan de la Barrera#33. (638) 3836480. (#90-10) 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)

TWIN DOLPHINS - Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1)

INSURANCE SERVICES

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U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6) LAS SAUNAS DE LOMAS CAMPESTRES (A.K.A. Ranchito) – countless advantages, detoxifies the skin, purifies the body. Also full body men and women massage available by appointment (044-638) 114-3296 or Karina at (044-638) 380-7530. (#1-LC) DEEP SEA MASSAGE – get into it! Pamper and treat yourself with a fabulous healing massage, comfortable in your home. Help your body relax, detoxify and release stress. For appointments call local cell (044-638) 105-2706 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 105-2706. ireriq@hotmail. com. (#120-35)

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

REALTY EXECUTIVES - Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2)

NISSAN OUTBOARD - motor, 6 hp, new, never used, $950USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-2)

FURNITURE DEALERS & DELIVERY

CONTRA PLAGAS - COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1)

EL PUEBLO CONDO – 2BD, 2BA, UPPER LEVEL 3RD FLR w/Sky Nook for fantastic sunset views. $69,900 (reduced). Bank trust in place. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 email pablorealty@ hotmail.com. (#102-4)

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)

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SERVICES DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-7) 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) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT - door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 4432368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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Hi there everyone, this is your friend and Chef Mickey! Well we are getting ready for the upcoming New Year 2013!! We wish you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Any ways here’s your recipe for the first month of the year!

Ingredients... 1 2-ounce can anchovies in olive oil. Drain and reserve oil 1/3 cup milk 4-5 pound boneless chuck roast beef or eye of round 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 2 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped carrots 2 cups beef bouillon 1cup burgundy 1/3 cup gin 6 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf freshly grated peel of one orange 1 tablespoon of packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds large piece cheesecloth 1 1/2 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced cherry tomatoes sprigs of fresh parsley

6 to 8 servings Remove anchovies from oil and soak in milk for 15 minutes. Drain. Pat dry and chop into small pieces. Make small slits all over roast and insert anchovies. Combine flour and paprika and pat onto all sides of the roast. Heat reserved anchovy oil in a heavy roasting pan and brown meat on all sides. Remove roast from pan. Add olive oil and sautée onions and carrots until lightly brown. Add bouillon, burgundy, gin, bay leaf, orange peel, brown sugar, and caraway seeds to the pan Heat to boiling. Add roast and top with wet cheese cloth. Cover and roast at 225 degrees for 5 to 7 hours Or until tender, remove roast to platter; keep warm. Skim fat off drippings. Strain 1/2 cup of drippings into a sauce pan. Blend in sour cream. Dill and chopped tomatoes. Strain remaining drippings into a sauce pan add gingersnaps. Cook over low heat for 1015 minutes Do not boil. Slice meat thinly and garnish with cucumber cherry tomatoes and parsley, serve with prepared sauce Note; a tantalizing mixture of spices flavors this dish. A family favorite on a snowy night There you have it! Happy New Year to everyone we want to thank each and every one of you for visiting Chef Mickey’s Place. Gracias Gracias!

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Letters to Editor Hi RP Times. I enjoy your newspaper, and recently noticed the photo of the two beach walkers on your cover. Those happen to be my parents walking on our beach at Playa Encanto. It’s a great photo to represent the beach life in Rocky Point. I am flattered that you liked the photo and equally happy that you looked at my website to find the photo. Thanks, Brian Martin How cool...thanks for sharing your parents with us!! Sandy, thank you so much for posting our announcements for Xochitl’s about the music and extended hours on your Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook site. I am working so many hours here, then there, and I so want to get articles out for “Coffee Talk”, but run out of time. I appreciate you very much. xo Sally Anything we can do to help! SandyO

just before you get into the town of Sonoyta. A police truck was parked on the right down the hill. We saw him, slowed down, but it was too late. They showed us their radar gun...Yes we were speeding, but we always slow down when we come into town. We were not in town yet. So tell everyone to be careful, before you reach the top of the hill into Sonoyta, keep your speed way down! We have been coming to Peñasco since 2005... this was our first ticket. Anyway, the police said we could follow him to the police station, or just pay him now...I know you are not suppose to pay the police when they stop you, but we did not want to follow them to the station, so we just paid them...and went on our way. So heads up! Bryant & Deb OK, here’s a warning to everyone... WATCH THE SPEED LIMITS!! Especially, be careful when you get close to Sonoyta, and drive through (and Rocky Point, also, ‘Watch the speed limit signs AND watch for stop signs’)

Thank you so much - I read the RP Times from cover to cover and look forward to it every month!!! I mailed our check to you on Saturday, so hopefully it will be there when someone picks up the Lukeville mail this week. Marilyn

We enjoy the Rocky Point Times! Now we can plan our trips according to activities each month. Looking forward to the first issue. Charlotte Zak Tucson, AZ

Not worried about your check. Don’t want you to miss an issue! Really!! SandyO

Please renew my subscription to the Rocky Point Times for another year. Thank you. Keith Eaton Saratoga Springs, Utah

Husband and I are from NC and currently working in Gila Bend AZ and thinking about a weekend visit to Rocky Point. Need info on motorcycle insurance, suggestion for where to stay and safety of travel from border to Rocky Point...have our passports. Tracy Fritzler Yes, you need your passports for reentry into the USA. Email me at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com and tell me what your preference is, as far as accommodations. Hey guys, Well we got one...coming back to the US on Sunday. Coming up the hill

Thank You! for being a subscriber!

I have been coming down to RP since the late 60’s and have seen a lot of changes during that time. When I first started coming down, there were only 2 places to stay: The Señorial and La Roca Hotel. There was only one place for the Gringos to eat, and that was La Cita Café. Unfortunately over the years, La Cita Café closed. On our most recent trip, to our delight, La Cita Café has reopened! It is run by the niece of the original owner. It is a little off the regular Gringo path on Ave. Cuauhtémoc, between Sonora and Melchor O’Campo. The prices are great and the portions are even

better! Speaking with Graciela, it was like stepping back in time, as she had worked at the original café with her Aunt Lola. She will gladly bring out photos and articles written about the original La Cita café to anyone who asks. To anyone who wants authentic Mexican food, in a quaint atmosphere, La Cita Café is definitely the place to go! To anyone who remembers the original La Cita Café, it will be like going back in time, to when Rocky Point was still a little, sleepy fishing village. Tim & Rose Mannett Glendale, AZ There is a good map to get you to La Cita in their ad. I didn’t realize you guys were here on Facebook. I go down to RP all the time. I’ll be back for Christmas, can’t wait. Doreen Storz Christmas in Rocky Point...PERFECT! We just had a GREAT weekend down there... LOVE IT! Tried Thunder on the Beach Restaurant for the first time... went back the next two days... DELICIOUS! Best view from the Malecon...friendly service, hubby loved the fish tacos (wish I had a pic of the plate, they were gorgeous). We’re going back as soon as we can!! Gramms Perez Well, we’re sure ‘Thunder’ will be happy to hear this! Next time take pictures, and send them to our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page. Hi this Diana from Las Vegas, I was the one looking for a pet friendly place to stay, but he passed away. I have a question for you. I have a neighbor that owns 2 homes in Punta Banda, Mexico and she is looking top list them to rent them out. Do you know of anyone who does the listings for Mexico? Diana Lunn-Bird Las Vegas Yes, of course I remember. I was so sad for you. Email our friend Steve Schwab at steve@seasidemexico.com He owns and operates SeaSide Reservations here in Rocky Point and points beyond. I don’t know where Punta Banda is, but I am sure Steve will.

Thanks Rocky Point Times for a great venue on your Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page to ask this question about different phone options. Great responses! and looking into several options today! :) Cindy Howard That’s what we’re here for. Glad you got the ‘phone help’ you needed. Love their breakfast at Kaffeeshaus, but they need a bigger dinning room! Autumn Firestine Terrace dining, maybe?? You are welcome, and after the first of the year I need to talk about running some ads for Nuskin, Puerto Peñasco. Ed Chilleen Always happy to talk to you about advertising! Mailing my renewal for Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Thanks for the very informative newspaper. Just came back from a 2 weeks of wonderful beach at Rocky Point. Our son bought a house at Costa Diamante and we were remodeling for almost a year. Hope to be back again soon, Thanks, Renata Thank you! for being a subscriber! SandyO Sandra I met you when you owned the Black Dog. I was with one- leg Roger and Skippy the dog. In RP I’m called Captain Ron. Happy Turkey Day!!! I will be putting an ad in your paper for our vacancies at the RV Park. Capn Ron -Scott Callahan Of course, Captain Ron, nice to hear from you. We will be happy to help you with your advertising, beginning with the January issue of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper! The deadline for January issue will be December 10th.

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