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

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

By Lannette Phipps I’ve always considered May to be the perfect month here in Puerto Peñasco, except for last year when the humidity decided to rear its ugly head early. The month of May means the weather hangs between the low to mid-80s, the wind is mild, there are lots of outdoor activities, the water has warmed up enough (for me) to swim in, and the El Golfo Run is here. We will be on the 38th bi-annual El Golfo Run by the time you are reading this. If you have yet to join us, you really ought to put it on your bucket list – it’s a lot of fun with an interesting cast of characters. Besides all of the new road construction, airline flight into Peñasco, signage, and continued work on our Home Port, Rocky Point can look forward to another music video being shot down here over the first weekend in May. Shooting will mainly take place on Sandy Beach and out at Laguna Shores Resort. You are welcome to come out and join the party at Laguna Shores Resort, maybe be in the music video, meet the crew and star, Nick Nicholson, and enjoy hot dogs and beer and live music throughout the day and night by Ruca. Raised by die-hard deadheads with pure flower power in Cave Creek, AZ, Ruca’s music emanates from a love of organic sounds, grooves that move, and lyrics that flow. Addicted to music and the beauty it brings; her smoky, soulful voice tells her story with a resounding, infectious energy. Since the release of her debut album Flow, she’s been honing her live chops at nightclubs and festivals both with a full band and solo acoustic. No matter the ensemble, Ruca never fails to mesmerize audiences with her raw-silk voice and irrefutable charisma every time she gets behind the mic.

Many of you may remember Nick Nicholson from his last video shot here in Rocky Point titled, “I Wanna Be a Pirate”. The video showcased a lot of our local residents and was a lot of fun to watch – and a very catchy tune. I’ve heard “Countin’ Down To Sunset” and it is fantastic. I can’t say I’m a country music fan, but I did like the song very much and know it will appeal to a lot of you. So come on down to the video shoot or if you can’t make it be sure to purchase your copy of “Countin’ Down To Sunset” in iTunes or Amazon or wherever you buy your favorite music. Here is a little more information about the music video shoot in Rocky Point from May 1st through the 3rd by Ed Waters. Hope to see you in the video! “Countin’ Down To Sunset” in Rocky Point The first weekend in May Puerto Peñasco will be prominently featured as the major location for the filming of “Countin’ Down To Sunset”, the music video for country singing sensation Nick Nicholson’s newest song. Tennessee native Nick made his home in Phoenix (to the delight of his large Arizona fan presence) after serving 10 years in the USAF. Although recently relocating to his beloved south in his move to South Carolina, his ties to the southwest remain strong. Nick has shared the stage across the US with other country artists including Travis Tritt, Mark Willis, the Bellamy Brothers, Chris Young, Toby Keith, David Alan Coe, & many others. He is not only gifted with one of the best voices out there but also with an innate ability to “sing with his soul”. We think Nick’s Nashville produced CD, “Stronger than Whiskey”, is one of the best country music offerings we’ve ever heard. For a sample of Nick’s music, check him out at www.nicknicholsonmusic.com. This will be the second music video songwriter & award winning video producer Ed Waters has brought to the shores of the Sea of Cortez to film. “I Wanna Be A Pirate”, filmed here in 2010 (also sung by Nick), showcased Rocky Point’s ability to provide stunning locations on land, on the water, & even in the air! “The Pirate’s” acting cast was entirely comprised of residents of Puerto Peñasco & expatriates whose love of this town has led them to make it their home. The talented cast was recruited

by the much loved former resident, Kent Cossey who nailed a major role in the video as well. To see some of Ed’s other music videos, go to Ed Waters Music on YouTube.

Thanks to Wayne Corcoran, (Resort and Systems Manager) of Laguna Shores Resort, a major portion of the filming will be done at this beautiful ocean front setting where cast & crew will have an inspiring oasis as their home base. The gala will be held Sunday afternoon at Laguna Shores Resort and participants must be willing to party like crazy and to be captured on film doing just that! Kicking off the entertainment, live music will be provided by RUCA, an incredibly talented singer with a smoky, soulful voice, & Nashville music veteran Jack Howell of www.willodisc.com/#! (who handled the music production of “I Wanna Be A Pirate” & “Countin Down to Sunset”). To check out RUCA go to www.casaruca. com/#!

It was a no brainer for us in selecting the location for the shooting of “Countin’ Down To Sunset”. Where else could we find world class sunsets combined with some of the most warm & hospitable people to be found anywhere? If you want to start your own “Countin’ Down To Sunset” experience, just download the song from any of the usual sources.

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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

LET OUR ADVERTISERS KNOW

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

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

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

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

that YOU found them in the

INDEX

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

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

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

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

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

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

L La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ .............................(623) 551-1616/1-866-568- 9001 Long Realty.......................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation.........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lucky’s Cantina.........................................383-8420 Lugos Vidrieria..........................................388-8387

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2 FISH Ministry

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522

this possible. May God bless you and multiply your generosity. 2 FISH is completely funded and operated by donations to the ministry. If you would like to donate you can donate food items at the main kitchen located on Keno between the Numeros Store and the City Tag Agency. Monetary donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donation goes directly to feeding the needy. These can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Thank you for helping!!!

food, or canned goods which are about to expire.

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

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

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909

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

SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624

ELECTRIC

GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100

“…but Jesus answered; you give them something to

eat”

Mark 6:37

HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

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

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)

It is a joy for the Two Fish Ministry to be able to provide food for the needy, and sometimes some clothing, blankets, etc., all of this is possible because of the donations that you make, many children are truly blessed since their parents cannot provide proper clothing and footwear, thanks to your donations these children can receive such items. The Two Fish Ministry celebrated its 7th year of operation this past 24th of February, we have been serving the needy 5 days a week, we praise and give the glory to God, since He has made all

RESTAURANTS

Emergency dial...066

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

Figaros Pizza 383-8181

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

Pet Friendly

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

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

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“The [artist] has the Universe in his mind and hands.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci adapted by E.W. By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com

I describe my work as an interior designer as a dream interpreter, and that as I’ve said before is really awesome! I’ve had clients coming to me looking for all kinds of items that do not exist in any catalog, so my job is to start from scratch. I have to be confident enough that we can deliver what we promise on time, with safety, functionality, quality and aesthetics.

I could design anything really beautiful on a piece of paper but I would still need skillful hands to make it a reality. That is where consummate artists or artisans come into play. Every year I extend the number of great artists I meet and with that the number of challenges I take on, of course there is always the chance our client doesn’t like what we do, however that number is really minimum, every time we deliver a new creation, our customers are completely awed.

Eddie Wharez®

I put together these exact three elements into play: their clay tile, the artist I knew, namely, Rey David Montes, and our expertise, to suggest the making of one-of-kind organic-Mexican-themed -tiled-mirror. By then I had already gained their trust. Their place started to look more like what they had envisioned and now they only needed the cherry on top.

Don Memo Munro By E.W. Today I am going to tell you about our most recent artistic challenge. I met Suzanne and Kelly last year, they came in for a color/home consultation, so I went to visit their place and they asked advice on a few things besides color, placement of art pieces, lighting and so forth. From the beginning on I could see this couple has a great appreciation for color and above all for Mexico. We went from a white palette on the walls to a cherry red and Mexican yellow for the living space, green for the guest bedroom and cobalt blue for the master bedroom, to me they all are welcoming and happy colors.

After a few changes to the wall accessories in the house we still had the main wall in the living room empty. We wanted to bring the ocean in, sort of extending the view they have at their condo, we knew we needed a large mirror. This specific process took weeks to take form. The husband wanted something more organic than the usual shape of rectangular mirrors, the wife wanted color. They were about to buy a couple of different mirrors, one they found at our store and another they saw back in the US, fortunately they didn’t.

I don’t really know when I first met Rey David, but he was the only one I could fully trust to take over this project. I had seen their work for a few years already, but last year he made something that really impressed me. During the signing of books by Don Guillermo Munro, I took a picture of him that became iconic for his traveling tour presenting his most recent novel “Hombres Valientes”, well a few months after I took that shot and during a ceremony in Hermosillo honoring Don Guillermo I saw Rey David had used the very same photo to a 36X36” picture composed of tiny pieces of tile, something really awesome!

Rey David and Memo Munro Also during the Eddie’s gala in January at our store, Rey David, also donated a handsome piece representing an Aztec symbol for ‘speech’, this piece was raffled off that night amongst the

attendance. So, I called Rey David and asked him if he was up for the challenge, he was more nervous than I was about both the design and the end result. He hadn’t done anything as big as this request. He showed us a draft of what he understood I had asked for on behalf of my clients and it was really great. He drew a climbing plant and some symbols again of the Aztec culture representing a large shell. He also incorporated the ocean and its waves giving some movement to the design. I felt the idea lack color and more Mexican flare. I suggested bougainvilleas flowers instead of just the green plant and corn being an important ingredient of the Mexican tortillas I asked for a corn plant. The end result was absolutely amazing! Rey David complemented the existing tile and gave life to this idea while I coordinated the work of the carpenter and our glass supplier. Another important feature of this mirror that looks like a mural is really hanging from the wall, meaning the owner could take it down and travel with it if they decided to do so in the future. Nothing easy though since the finished project weighs approximately 200 lbs. of grout and 100 lbs. for the glass mirror besides the weight wooden frame and of the thousands of pieces of tile. At the time of writing this article our clients

have only seen pictures of this colossal mirror of a little less than 10X7 feet! When they saw the photos they immediately sent the following email: Hello Eddie, We can’t even begin to say how awesome that mirror looks!! It is more beautiful than we ever imagined. We can’t wait to see it in person…Please tell Rey how much we love it and that we noticed all the fabulous details (like the hummingbird drinking from the flower) he added. I’m sure we will see even more hidden treasures when we see it close up in person. Thanks for helping us get this amazing piece into our home! We look forward to seeing you next trip. With much appreciation, Suzanne and Kelly We finish our contribution this month with their note, hoping you stop by our shop to take a peek at what we have but more importantly to pick our brain to help you create what is yet to exist. It will be our pleasure!

One day we happened to be talking about the outside table they just had purchased from Victor Alemán and about their never accomplished project of making a tile table top for their existing table; the tile wouldn’t work for the outside environment so they were stuck with those beautiful clay tiles. Written by Eddie Wharez® Interior designer and owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín. You can reach us at eddiewharez@yahoo.com US (602) 324-9328 Mx (638) 383-8633

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

As we continue through a year of Home Port Economic Impact studies as they relate to Puerto Peñasco, this is a good time to review some statistics that have been released over the period and, if covered, warrant reiterating to keep us in tune with the sheer size of the industry that is about to take us under its wings of wondrous adventures and imagination. We speak of course of the cruise industry. It is an industry that seems to have done everything right from the very beginning, even though it started without a plan other than to take 241 very deserving, and wealthy, passengers on an extended cruise of the Mediterranean back in 1891. This marked what is officially recognized as the inception of the cruise industry, an industry that continued to grow, contributing to world economies until 1970, the year the industry carried 500,000 passengers, literally slinging it into “Critical Mass”, when growth takes on a life of its own, and cruising has never looked back since.

In 2013 an estimated 21.3 million passengers embarked on cruises from 2000 cruise ports worldwide contributing $117 billion to the economy and supporting 891,000 jobs paying $38.5 billion in income around the world. Even with only 30 of the world’s 2000 cruise ports, North America remains the dominant market with a global share of 55.5%. The U.S. truly drives the world’s cruise market, contributing $44.1 billion to the U.S. economy generating 363,133 US jobs paying wages of $18.3 billion. The cruise industry impacted the economies of all 50 US states in 2013. Considering the unstable world economy over the last few years, including in the US, these figures are nothing less than astonishing. And if these numbers

aren’t enough to float your ship, consider that there are no less than 30 new cruise ships on firm order for delivery by 2020, 17 of which, worth nearly $12 billion, are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2016, that’s an investment of more than $250,000 per luxurious cabin!

With the industry’s fearless foray into spending without limit on developing high technology to bring more incredibly imaginative amenities, experiences and attractions on board these colossal vessels, the scenario only gets more exciting, as we’ve hinted at in previous articles, and will continue to cover in the future.

Down by the Pier

Every time we look towards the pier, it is exciting to see the equipment traversing territory from beach to sea. Our kind and knowledgeable guru, Wendy Winzer, Project Administrator, tells us that it may look like they are working the pier 24/7, but the crews are actually working the concrete cube site 24 hours a day in two shifts. They are pouring 150 cubes per day using 200 small (one ton) molds and 58 big (10 ton) molds. All the cubes so far are being placed to reinforce the existing part of the pier and no significant length has been added. The lighter colored cubes create an illusion that the pier is being extended. Wendy was pleased, even excited to let us know that not only are the cubes

fitting in as they had planned, but marine life is abundant, even during construction, and increasing with the change of the season around the pier. She said, “We get seals, turtles, dolphins, tons of different species of birds and ducks, and many schools of fish.”

Wendy added, “We now have poured 8200 one ton cubes and 1100 10 ton cubes, of which 2000 have been placed on the pier already. This puts us right on schedule.

“The company is doing their best effort in every possible way to be on schedule and meet the intended goals. We do plan to increase the workforce and increase the equipment as needed as we continue pouring concrete cubes, placing them on the pier and dumping rock from the quarry.” As these photos from Eric Brown so vividly display, watching this important project materialize is quite exciting!

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Highly Competitive Pet Veterinarians in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico

We are glad to inform the Rocky Point Community that doctors at Servicios Médicos Veterinarios Pets´ Health & Care Center, a veterinary hospital located at Sonora Blvd. (two blocks from Josefa Blvd. Tel. (011-52638) 383-3344 and having their main office in Caborca, Sonora on Calle 10 #97 Tel. (011-52-637) 372-4717 during the first months of this year have been distinguished with invitations to participate at international events of particular relevance: Dr. Ataulfo León Félix, general Director of the organization, along with 5 other Mexican Doctors, was invited to attend THE VET SYMPOSIUM in February of this year in Montpellier, France; at which were gathered 600 veterinarians from over 60 different countries. Then, a few days ago, the main organization committee of the 40th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress (WSAVA), to take place in Bangkok, Thailand this coming May, confirmed its invitation to Dr. Adrian Sixto Resendiz, Master Vet at this same local veterinary hospital, to participate as lecturer to present his job “The Effect of Early Microenteral Nutrition in Anorexic Cats”. Both doctors, by being a part of our organization are a reason to be proud for Mexico, our country, and the Rocky Point community. It is no casualty that both of them talented doctors collaborate at the same organization. This can only be explained by a polished recruitment process, and our continuing education and development policies and training that differentiate our health professionals and animal care organization.

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In the blockbuster movie of the same name, Forrest Gump was impressed that his buddy, Bubba, was so well informed about a mind boggling array of shrimp dishes. There were shrimp kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo, pan fried, deep fried and stir-fried shrimp, pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burgers, shrimp sandwiches and I probably missed a few. But at South Side Jillz I ran into one I hadn’t expected. CAP’N GREG: You’ve gotta be kidding. JILL: Why not? Two great flavors rolled into one. CAP’N GREG: But bacon-wrapped shrimp? JILL: Try it. CAP’N GREG: Mmmm. JILL: You like it? CAP’N GREG: I better have one more to be sure. Mmmm. JILL: Why are your eyes closed, Cap’n Greg? CAP’N GREG: My taste buds are doing a happy dance. They’re celebrating a surf and swine orgy, and I’m too embarrassed to watch. JILL: I have a great cook. She loves to experiment. Every now and then she creates a killer dish, and we put it on the menu. CAP’N GREG: Okay. I’ll take a chance and open this left eye of mine, and... Hey! What is that guy eating at the next table? JILL: A cheeseburger.

CAP’N GREG: Holy half a cow! I’ve seen catcher’s mitts smaller than that sandwich. JILL: People come here hungry, we don’t want to disappoint. CAP’N GREG: And you don’t disappoint in the refreshment category, either. What is this amber stuff I am swilling that I will need another of very soon? JILL: Ice cold Indio. In my opinion, one of the best draft beers there is. CAP’N GREG: Yum. What else you got? JILL: Our shrimp-stuffed avocados are popular. CAP’N GREG: Please stop. I’m still nearly comatose from the bacon-wrapped variety. Next thing you’ll tell me you have free WiFi. JILL: We do. Also, ping pong, pool and horseshoes. You like to dance? We have salsa lessons on Wednesdays. CAP’N GREG: Do me a favor? JILL: Sure. CAP’N GREG: Call my wife and tell her not to wait up, because I have died and gone to heaven. JILL: She’s inside at the bar. CAP’N GREG: Oops. My demise may be premature. JILL: Your wife may have something to say about that. CAP’N GREG: I think some bacon-wrapped shrimp and an Indio will bring her around. JILL: You’re a good man, Cap’n Greg.

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM By Dona Hurley

JAKE – PUPPY OF THE MONTH

Jake was found thrown over the fence on Easter morning. Dirty and full of parasites he is now on his road to recovery. We had a contest on Facebook to find a name and the winner is Karen May. She calls him Jake after John Beluchi in Soul Man. Jake does have very soulful eyes and a very loving and playful personality. Healing from the neglect he suffered is not easy, but he deserved a chance. I know we can count on the support of great friends like you to provide the resources we need to see Jake through to a better life. Your donations will help us provide lifesaving care for innocent pets like Jake who had nowhere else to turn. I hope we can count on you today.

CLINICS AND NEWS

Animal Adoption Center Of Rocky Point sponsored the first free spay neuter clinic held in Puerto Peñasco in 2009. Give Some Life foundation was the first of many clinics held by the Mexican veterinarians from all over Mexico. The city of Rocky Point has seven veterinarian clinics plus the city which offers veterinarian services. We also have a total of 10 to 12 working veterinarians in the city, Many who speak English. Prices are very reasonable. Dr Chochoy is an Orthopedic specialist and a broken limb can be fixed for about or less than $500. Spay/neuter services can be anywhere from 200 pesos and up. You do need to shop around. The food is very expensive here but all pet food donations are welcome here at the center and it will all go to good use. We use Kirkland dog, cat and puppy food which can be purchased here at Weltons. It is made in the US and distributed throughout Mexico from Costco Mexico but all food donations go to the animals. Yes there are many dogs on the streets but most of them have owners and are looking pretty healthy compared to years ago. We could use fencing for some of the locals who would like to fence in a yard to keep the dogs in but this is a cost most cannot afford so if you can help with money or fencing please give Nancy a call. WE try to feed s many of the animals in the city as we can so ALL donations of dog

To offer a different take on this column, this month’s interview is a joint perspective. Barbara and Joe Iverson relocated permanently from Phoenix 17 years ago, but opened their first furniture and design center Casa Bonita in 1991. They are now consultants for Mary Hernandez’s Su Casa shop along Rodeo Drive.

and cat food are welcome. Summer is here and there was no winter! I put my heater on for one evening. I hope this is not a long hot summer. I heard that it was snowing in Flagstaff? A dig thank you to all that help and have a wonderful month of May! Big hugs from all the animals. Kitten season has arrived and we are in dire need of Kitten and cat dry and canned food. Cat litter is also needed. We could use any and all cleaning supplies – bleach, disinfectant, brushes, laundry soap, and Downy. The babies need baby blankets and small beds for both kittens and puppies. Give us a call for more information. You can donate through PayPal, on our web site, through Facebook or send a check directly to our PO Box. We have donation sites in Phoenix so call for details. Thank you to all that help. 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

Questions: 1. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? B: I consider myself to be optimistic, creative, hard worker and caring mother and wife. J: Outgoing and friendly. 2. When and how did you first discover Peñasco? B: In 1964 I came to Peñasco with then three of my five children for a camping trip near what is now Peñasco del Sol Hotel. At that time, there was a beach prior to the land fill which created the hotel, condo and the Plaza Las Gloria’s commercial plaza. J: Barb introduced me to Peñasco in 1987 for the first time and stayed in a trailer on one of her lots she had purchased in Las Conchas. 3. What enticed you to locate here? B: Always loved this place so in 1965 purchased property in Las Conchas so that there was a place to bring the children. It was totally undeveloped without water or electricity and began with a pop-up trailer. J: Barb and the allure of the ocean and the town of Rocky Point. 4. What was your biggest challenge when adjusting to life here? B: The business rules and regulations without access to reliable resources, so we seem to find out information after the fact. J: Not speaking the language although I’ve struggled for years to obtain the ability and have always admired those who are bilingual. 5. How do you fill your days? B: Besides working, life keeps me constantly on the go. Additionally, we have an organic garden with a composting focus and over time

have found plants adaptable to the climate. J: Working in the store and yard and just enjoying people. Our garden has been five years in the making and is now producing after much composting and patient tending. Also, walking our dog Heidi on the beach. 6. Besides here, where do you think of as home and what do you miss about that home? B: Chicago, Illinois and its cultural offerings. J: Phoenix area and the drag racing I use to do. As a matter of fact, my dragster has been storage since 1993 and my last visit to see it was New Year’s Eve four years ago. 7. Prior to locating in Peñasco, what was your job/career path? B: Began as a nurse and also taught nursing at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Upon returning to the Phoenix area began a 17 year real estate career and at the same time opened our first store in Peñasco even before Plaza Las Glorias Hotel (now Peñasco del Sol) or any condos were built. The store was a result of my life-long interest in architecture and utilized my studies in art and design. J: General contractor building custom homes in the Lynchfield area and built multiple Hometown Buffet restaurants plus did a total renovation of the State Line Hotel and Casino. The bonus monies from exceeding a deadline for a project provided the capital to open the first Casa Bonita design center here. 8. What here always brings a smile? B: The weather and the beach. J: People. 9. If you were to leave, what would you miss most? B: The community and the friendships developed over the years. J: The Sea of Cortes and a lot of the people. 10. What one thing would you say to convince someone to relocate here? B: Peñasco is a wonderful community with lots of opportunities for development. J: Come to paradise!

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

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

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

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Friday 1st • Dia del Trabajo (Mexico) • 38th El Golfo Run. Email us at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com for more info. Saturday 2nd • 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Hobie Point Regatta (Fleet 66) at Playa Bonita RV • 38th El Golfo Run. Email us at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com for more info. • 8th Annual Taste of Peñasco at the Shrimp Plaza on the Corner of Blvd. Benito Juarez & Fremont. • JJ’S Cantina Bath Tub Races in Cholla Bay. • 5PM-9PM Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Plaza de la Madre. Benefitting the youth of Puerto Peñasco. Free Entry.

Racing. For more info visit racesadr.com • JJ’s One Club Open in Cholla Bay Thursday 21st • CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby Friday 22nd • CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby Saturday 23rd • CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby • 10AM - Dirty Beach Mud Run at Sandy Beach Sunday 24th • CBSC 60th Annual Fishing Derby Awards & Fish Fry • American Legion Post MX15 Grand Opening “Bottoms Up” Patio. 8AM-8PM. BBQ at 1PM.

Sunday 3rd • 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Hobie Point Regatta (Fleet 66) at Playa Bonita RV • 38th El Golfo Run. Email us at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com for more info.

Monday 25th • Memorial Day

Thursday 7th • CBSC 60th Annual Derby

Saturday 13th • O.T.L. Sponsored by the Baja Cantina & Hotel.

Friday 8th • CBSC 60th Annual Derby • Jewelry Sale at JJ’s Cantina Friday 8am to 2pm. Benefit the Santa Claus Club.

Sunday 14th • Mañanathon & Bar-B-Q at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay.

Saturday 9th • CBSC 60th Annual Derby • JJ’s Cantina Chili Cookoff and Garage Sale in Cholla Bay Sunday 10th • Mothers’ Day • CBSC 60th Annual Derby Friday 15th • Teacher’ Day Saturday 16th • 16TH Tequila 150 by Southern Arizona Desert

JUNE Thursday 11th • 14th RCPM Circus Mexicus.

Friday 19th • Angler of the Year Phase II Saturday 20th • Angler of the Year Phase II Sunday 21st • Fathers’ Day • Angler of the Year Phase II JULY Friday 3rd • ‘Independence Day’ observed Saturday 4th • Independence Day

By Joe Houchin

According to the Bank of Mexico, there are more than 360 billion pesos in coins and bills in circulation, which works out at about 3,600 pesos for each of the country’s just over 100 million inhabitants. Why then does it seem that no one ever has any change? ¿No tiene cambio? (haven’t you got change?) is an expression you will soon get used to hearing whether it’s in offering up a 50-peso note for a 30-peso cab ride, or a 100-peso note for a 20-peso coffee. And it’s not only at street stalls, outdoor markets, or in taxis. The “no change” response is as frequent at convenience stores and other local shops, restaurants, and even occasionally at the supermarket checkout. With a large informal economy, most of the country’s daily transactions are paid for in cash. But even in the formal economy, cash is the preferred method of payment. Bankers estimated last year that of all the transactions conducted with debit cards, nearly 90% were to withdraw cash from ATMs. People prefer using cash, even at filling stations, which by the way are among the best places to get change if you’re stuck with nothing but a 500-peso note, which can be as frustrating as having no cash at all. With so much currency around, it’s a wonder people can be so reluctant to give change. Some have change, but don’t want to break a large bill for fear it will leave them without change. One infuriating twist: people with notes in the till will at times hand you all your change in coins.

Mexican money is colorful and varied, and the central bank has added to the variety over the years with a number of commemorative series. In 2000 and 2001, the bank issued about 17 million each of two 20-peso coins - one bearing the image of late Nobel literature prize winning writer and poet Octavio Paz and the other the image of Xiuhtecuhtli, the Azteca god of light and fire. Both are legal tender, although it’s rare to come across them since people prefer to keep them. The Millennium issuance also included about 70 million 10-peso coins bearing the image of the Aztec sun god Tonatiuh. Last year, some senators asked the central bank to introduce silver coins as legal tender, what with Mexico being the world’s biggest producer of silver. The bank declined for a number of reasons, particularly cost. But the bank has been issuing many commemorative coins in recent years, notably a series of 100-peso coins - one for each of the 32 states, and also issued two commemorative bank notes to mark the centenary and bicentenary of the country’s revolution and independence, respectively.

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

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Zumwich Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

Speaking of variety, there is a new restaurant on the main Blvd. named Zumwich that offers a healthy option combined with lots of delicious variety. This innovative, delicious, and healthy restaurant opened on January 26th under the direction of owner, Hans Hector Munro. Hector is a local photographer and graphic artist, and he actually played a big part in obtaining World Heritage status for our Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. From the very first thought of opening a restaurant, Hector decided that he would insist on nothing less than the very best flavor, freshness, quality, good portions, and healthy options as his golden rule. His restaurant opens at 6:00 a.m, an idea that comes from when Hector worked at Pinacate Reserve and had to leave for work very early. So many mornings, he did not have time to prepare breakfast or a lunch to bring and the only thing available at that hour was Circle K prepackaged food or breakfast burritos. The early riser hours have proven successful thus far and many a morning person has stopped by for a delicious start to their day. At this time, they are open until 3:00 p.m. In the morning (or any time while open) you will find breakfast sandwiches consisting of two scrambled eggs with cheese mixture Monterrey and Cheddar, fresh tomato, choice of bread, be it a fresh specialty croissant, one of the four types of deliciously fresh Bagels, or another of your choice. If that doesn’t tickle your taste buds, they have a good selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, juices and smoothies. The juices and smoothies are prepared fresh and there are a wide range of ingredients to choose from. Zumwich is open every day from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and they are located Boulevard Benito Juárez opposite the Pemex station, near the Burger King. You can also call ahead at (638) 3837888 and pick up your order to go. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

By Barbara Iverson

Spring Break and Easter are now behind us and we can all breath a great sigh of relief. A year’s reprieve from the mayhem and life goes back to normal. Beautiful weather, beautiful beach, peaceful and relaxed way of life. Perfect time for a shopping spree. Apprenticeships used to be the way to teach your trade to the next generation – it was common practice everywhere in the world. Families passing skills from one generation to the next. Here, on Rodeo Drive, the practice is alive and well, just ask Gloria’s 4 year old son! Gloria works with shells right off our beaches, creating wonderful designs. And where did Gloria learn her trade? Well it goes all the way back through her mother and grandmother to her great grandmother! It is an art that begins with collecting then carefully cleaning and sorting. After that, the artistry begins! For Gloria’s family the motto stands: You want to eat - you have to work!

Their main shop is located on the same side of the street as Mariachi’s and Tequila about 5 doors down toward the convention center. You’ll see Gloria and her mother Marcella hard at work fabricating everything from wind chimes and Katrinas to napkin holders and crosses. Prices are unbelievably low for all the work that goes into the item. We at Su Casa have a strong commitment to Mexican Artisans, which is why you’ll find that everything in the store comes from Mexico...We offer items from up-and-coming craftsmen and women who are just starting out, not yet able to afford a shop of their own. Piñatas from our disabled community hang from our ceiling and we are also carrying purses made by men from the prison. Many of them locked up for years for minor infractions because they can’t afford a lawyer. Don’t miss Rodeo Drive on your next trip to Peñasco. Amazing what you’ll find!!!

A literary column By Marcia Diane

Good heavens it will be the height of our long hot summer when this comes out. Whew, what a fast year so far, hmmmm. Let’s see today I’d like to feature an outstanding woman poet from Chile. Outstanding is certainly not a prerequisite for being a very good poet, but it does seem familiar territory to many. Gabriela Mistral is the pen name she used. Her given name is Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. She was a poet-diplomat, educator and feminist. She was, as are many of the Latin American poets we’ve featured here, deeply involved in the sculpting of her culture, her country and the times. Gabriela was a dedicated teacher, then administrator and woman of great political influence. She was completely self-taught having only attended school until age twelve…she would later receive honorary doctorate from Mills College in Oakland, CA in 1947 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. ----------------------------Pine Forest Let us go now into the forest. Trees will pass by your face, and I will stop and offer you to them, but they cannot bend down. The night watches over its creatures, except for the pine trees that never change: the old wounded springs that spring blessed gum, eternal afternoons. If they could, the trees would lift you and carry you from valley to valley, and you would pass from arm to arm, a child running from father to father. ----------------------------This poem is but a tease by way of the breath of her work. She led a hard, complex life and was no stranger to tragedy and yet she found time, energy and inspiration to record for us to read now…her unique views of the world. Join us at m.diane.writeon@gmail. com for our on-line writers group, submissions the second Friday of each month. We would love to see your views of the world.

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Be Careful What You Ask For Waiting for the storm By Vince Deadmond

Fly Fishing Clown Spend enough time in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and friends will ask you for a favor, “Please pick up...some shrimp, pharmacy items, trinkets, etc.” I do it all the time. My main objective is to have a good fly fishing trip, and not spend much money. On a recent spring break visit to Rocky Point I went with two other frugal souls, Dave Weaver and Joe Staller. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon, enjoyed dinner at the Satisfied Frog, and for the next couple of days we fished, ate out, fixed a few meals at the RV Park, and generally lived large. Our expenses, for our good time, was a modest $140 each for lodging, meals, drinks, and gas. Our last morning we had an ocean view breakfast on the patio of the Maria Bonita. I have always found Rocky Point a good value, but you can’t stay home that cheap! Come on down to Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Friday we fished La Pinta, the Second Estuary, we caught the outgoing tide and fished across to the Mayan Palace back beach. We caught Orange Mouth Corvina, Bone Fish, Flounder, Cabrilla, and Grouper. We were catching enough fish to be selective, and keep the nicest four of the 18-20 inch Orange Mouth Corvina. Fly fishers are a curious lot, I think we all have a borderline case of compulsive hoarding disorder when it comes to fly fishing gear. We spend a lifetime acquiring gear, and we are reluctant to leave any of it behind. I recently downsized my large SUV to a small Ford Escape. When we arrive at the beach it looks like the circus car gag where an unrealistic amount of gear and clowns

come out of the small car. Some assembly is required. Six 9 foot fly rods, more reels than we can use at one time, boxes of flies, flippers, boots, personal flotation devices, food, drinks, fish landing nets, pontoon boats with oars, it makes an impressive pile of gear on the beach when we get ready to fish. When we returned to camp at the Playa de Oro RV Park we got busy cleaning fish, and making dinner preparations. We exchanged pleasantries with other residents of the RV Park, and invited some to join us for our grilled fish dinner. We would have invited Dewy to dinner, but he already had guests. Dewy has usually tried all the new restaurants in town, and if there are any coupon deals available he usually has some extras. We did a a variation of the shore lunch menu. We fried up some thinly sliced potatoes, grilled some red onions, and Anaheim Chillies in a white wine and butter sauce. Our friend Juan made up a ceviche mix that I poured over the fish filets for about 5 minutes. Then onto the grill, covered with foil, for another 5 minutes, don’t overcook your fish. We had some cole slaw, and we were all happy full campers. Sunday we picked up some shrimp, some pharmacy items, and headed home. My friend Doc had asked me to pick up Figral at the pharmacy; I was not familiar with the product. When we got close to Chandler, where Doc lives on a small ranch, we gave him a call. No one home so we placed his order on the door step. Later I get a call from Doc. It turns out that Figral is Mexican Viagra, and when Doc’s pigmy billy goat Rufus got into it, things really got interesting in the barnyard. The ducks are still quacking. Be careful what you ask for. Vince Deadmond “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy” can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

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

By Mike Bibb

Looking north towards Arizona, darkening clouds continue to bubble-up. TV weather guys have been telling me for a couple of days the wind, rain and snow currently pounding the deserts and mountain areas of the Grand Canyon State will have similar influences in Rocky Point (early March). Maybe, but I doubt it. So far, only the wind has shown up. As usual, the weatherman is about one-third right in his forecast. In baseball statistics, batting. 333 is pretty good. Speeding down a dragstrip at 333 mph is excellent. But only getting the weather prognostication. 333 correct is not hardly record setting. I’ll agree, predicting the weather can be an iffy situation. Dealing with Mother Nature is not a precise science, nor are the mechanics involved in attempting to calculate future atmospheric conditions as simple as reviewing satellite images beamed to the Weather Channel. On the third morning of the weather advisory additional cloud cover moved in and several drops of moisture began to fall. Technically, the weather dude was now hitting.666, doubling his average. As the day progressed, cloudiness intensified and waves of moisture replaced the sporadic droplets previously drooling down the windows. Could the TV “meteorologist” actually get it right this time? Is a round of snow coming to complete the trifecta?

Odds are against it. In fact, as I sit pecking this little missive, blue skies are beginning to emerge in the west and the little humming bird has returned to sample the delicacies of the feeder. Paradise, like any other location on Earth, is occasionally susceptible to inclement weather conditions. But where else, but Rocky Point, does a humming bird announce the end of the storm is near and prophecies of snow and gloom have been greatly exaggerated? Still, the weather guy will return again tomorrow with a whole new explanation of why it didn’t snow because the “computer models” were deceived by an upper-level jet stream, resulting in unanticipated lows in the Mississippi Valley with contrasting highs somewhere above Cheyenne, Wyoming. Or, vice-versa. All of this goop mixed together to produce another erroneous forecast. In the meantime, I’ll take advantage of the lull and hurry down to Super Ley to restock my emergency supply of batteries and beverages. Never know when the next nor’-easter is going to roll-in from the south!

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Oh my: Lions, Tigers and Bears and More

Circuses have as many as 4,000 animals to give away

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Kick Off Summer

with Circus Mexicus June 11-14, 2015 in Rocky Point! By Joe Houchin

By Joe Houchin

The circus may be able to carry on without the animals, but what will the latter do without a circus? The Mexican federal government, which has passed legislation banning the use of animals by circuses, estimates there are 2,000 circus animals that will soon be unemployed. The circus owners’ association says there are more like 4,000. Whatever the count, it remains a challenge finding homes that can provide for them. Bruno Raffo is an Argentine animal trainer whose scarred and scratched arms tell something about his line of work. Like many circus workers, he no longer has a circus job because many municipal authorities, such as those in the Federal District, have already begun denying permits to circuses with animals. Instead, Raffo is currently caring for 13 tigers, feeding and exercising them and cleaning their cages. The cost of feed runs to nearly US $200 a day. Add to that the cost of caring for the animals and veterinary services. Circus owners don’t wish to foot that bill indefinitely, yet the likely destinations for the animals - they include elephants, giraffes, bears, jaguars, zebras, llamas, horses and camels - are zoos that aren’t all that keen. Many of the animals, such as

Raffo’s tigers, are accustomed to living together as a group, and there are concerns about splitting them up. The Chapultepec zoo in Mexico City has a plan to take some of the animals but it is not feasible for it to take such a large number. So federal officials are looking for other zoos, public and private, research centers and ecotourism parks where the animals might go. One such facility is African Safari near the city of Puebla, where the animals run free and visitors travel in vehicles to view the animals. It has already indicated that it is interested. The circus owners, meanwhile, many of whom are now out of work themselves, are waiting for answers. If homes are not found, they warn, the animals will have to be put down. “We’re waiting for an answer from the government to hear what’s going to happen to our animals,” said Armando Cedeño, president of the National Union of Circus Owners and Artists. While some circuses have closed, others continue to operate, but as of July 8 they cannot do so with animals. That’s when the law, whose principal proponent was the Ecologist Green Party, goes into effect. Anyone who might fancy keeping an elephant, a giraffe or what have you should contact Alejandro del Mazo of the environmental protection agency, Profepa. He can be reached via Twitter.

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

Dates are set, tickets are selling at a quick pace, and RCPM is surely already looking forward to wrapping up their Spring tour at their favorite 3rd World cantina. There are ten other bands invited by Roger & The Peacemakers to join them at Circus Mexicus this year. It’s not unusual for them to invite this many bands for Circus Mexicus, and it makes for near continuous live music by great musicians every day of this spectacular four day event. And this year, RCPM are headlining both Friday and Saturday nights’ main shows with completely different sets. This will take place on the Mexican Moonshine Tequila Stage in the open amphitheater across from Banditos at the entrance to the Sonoran Resorts Spa and Sea on Sandy Beach. Casa de Esperanza Para Los Niños” children’s home in Puerto Peñasco. In the afternoon of Saturday, the 13th of June, the traditional Fan Caravan will head out to Esperanza para los Niños to deliver those donations to the group of grateful and surprised kids! For more details on this wonderful effort, please go to w w w.circ usmexic us. net and click on the “Philanthropy” tab. Just to get you in the spirit of Circus Mexicus, here’s the early line-up for the bands. Of course, you can pretty much anticipate a lot of jamming going on any time these musician friends get together to perform. The fans also will have filled (hopefully) several trailers and trucks full of household items (such as kitchen goods, cooking oil, cleaning supplies, canned goods, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, etc.) and cash donated all day Friday for “La Don’t forget, tickets are on sale right now by going to www.circusmexicus. net. While they last you can get a VIP Backstage Package with all kinds of upgraded services and opportunities to hang with the bands. It’s hard to say how he does it, but Circus Mexicus just gets better and better each and every year. So don’t miss even one! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Dogs Love the Beach Too! Contraloria Sonoyta

• Respetar los límites de velocidad. • Usar cinturón de seguridad. • Reportar cualquier intento de abuso de autoridad. • Solicitar identificación de las autoridades que actúan de manera incorrecta. • No dar dinero a las autoridades y solicitar que los trasladen a la Estación de Policía. • Cualquier multa que se page de manera inmediata y antes de las 24 horas tendrá automáticamente el 50% de descuento. • Solicitar hablar con el Juez Calificador. • Si tiene cualquier duda comunicarse con Contraloría Municipal a los números: 6515121172 o 6511017145 o al correo contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Suggestions from Contraloria Sonoyta When driving through Sonoyta, on your way to Rocky Point... • Respect posted speed limits • Wear seat belt(s) • Report any attempt of authority abuse • Ask for I.D. when an authority acts incorrectly • Do not give money to authorities, and always ask to be taken to the Police Station • Any fine that is paid immediately (or within 24 hours) at the station, has 50% discount automatically • Ask to talk to the judge in turn. • If you have any doubts please call Contraloria Municipal at (651) 512-1172 or (651) 101-7145 From the USA dial (011-52) before the 651 area code. Or email us at contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail. com Get more information on how to report incidents, including a claim form, at http://www.contraloria.sonora.gob. mx/ (be sure to get a physical description and as much information as possible about the officer / vehicle). Operators are available 24/7; we should all carry this contact information with us and use it whenever necessary.

By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

Miki had never been to the ocean before. He was used to car trips, and hotels too. As we drove onto Paseo de la Palma, the curvy road that takes you close to the resorts, I could see his nose twitching as I looked in the rearview mirror. A new smell. Before even unpacking, we walked down to the beach. Unleashed and wide eyed, Miki took off like a rocket, diving in and out of waves, barking at pelicans, digging hole after hole, until finally a seashell caught his attention. With a look on his face that said he had just figured out the reason he had been put on this earth, he gingerly picked the shell up with his teeth, brought it over to me, and dropped it at my feet. Slowly, not wanting to take his eye off of the shell in case it, I don’t know, ran off, he raised his head and gave me a look that said “Do it”. To be sure that I got the message, he began to bark. Roughly translated it went “do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it...” And I did. How many times I threw the shell and he ran flat out to scoop it up and drop it back at my feet I can’t begin to say. We

finally had to stop because it was getting dark. Running a little slower but with no less enthusiasm, I knew Miki would keep it up way past the point of sanity. But part of the reason for going off the grid and taking a Mexican vacation is to let yourself be a little crazy. It’s good for your mental health, and your dog’s too. Dogs are a regular part of the beach scene in Rocky Point. Weather on leash for a long sunrise walk, or paddling out to get that tennis ball, dogs and their owners love and look forward to the time they share here. Crossing the International border with a dog or cat (the only two animals that are considered pets by Mexican border authorities, so don’t even think of bringing the Python!) is straight forward. Proof of rabies vaccination is what is officially required. The same document proves that ‘Fluffy’ is yours when you come back through U.S. Customs. A days worth of dog or cat food is all that is allowed to be brought into Mexico, and I do know that big bags of the stuff have not been allowed to cross. But even the convenience stores here sell what you need for a weekend or longer. They say a tired dog is a well behaved dog. His black and white fur shinier than ever (must be the salt water?), Miki made no big show of inspecting the condo that would be his home for the next few days. A little food, a lot of water, and then ‘excuse me if I don’t watch T.V. with you guys’, I’m going to bed. A beach towel on the patio became the perfect place to sleep it off to the sound of the waves below. Once in a while his feet would shuffle as he dreamed doggie dreams of waves, shells, and freedom. When reserving your stay in Rocky Point, check with your reservations company for pet friendly options. For example, Seaside Reservations has them listed all on one page at http://www. seasidemexico.com/pet-friendly/

Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan)

Flan is found in recipes as far back as ancient Rome. It was during Roman times that domesticated chickens were first kept for laying eggs. The Romans, with eggs in surplus, and consulting the Greek’s knowledge of the art of cooking, developed new recipes, one of which turned out to be a custardy concoction known as flan. It was originally a savory dish (not sweet, but aromatic and pleasing to the palate). The Romans concocted many dishes that we might find interesting, such as eel flan. They also had a very nice sweet flan that was flavored with honey. The Roman Empire was destined to fall and on its ruins arose Medieval society. Yet the transition between ancient times and Medieval though often violent - was somewhat contiguous. Flan survived barbarian invasions (and perhaps pacified a barbarian or two). It surfaced as a generally sweet dish but still based on the old idea of mixing crème and eggs to form custard. Our word for flan actually is derived from the Latin, “flado” (meaning flat cake), which became “flaon” in Old French. Interestingly, flan found two different outlets. In Spain it became sweet custard generally made with caramelized sugar. The mixture of milk, eggs and sugar was cooked slowly in crocks and relished by many. Besides the Roman influence, the Moors introduced citrus and almonds which are commonly found to flavor flan. Once Christopher Columbus found America the rush to the riches of the region brought the richness of flan with it. Nearly all of Central and South America loves flan in its various custardy forms. It has become especially associated with Mexico where flan is exquisitely produced in the kitchens of rich and poor alike. England, with its love for pastry crusts, went its own way and developed a different kind of flan. This one makes use of a pastry shell with an open top filled with custard and often mixed with nuts or fruit. This is the flan that is often mentioned in the literature of England and gets high marks in Brian Jacques’ Redwall series. The characters there make and “scoff” several flans in every volume of adventure. There is some dispute about how the word “flan” is pronounced. This is easily sorted out, as the English flan is pronounced to rhyme with “plan”, while the Spanish or Mexican style flan is pronounced more like “faun”. With modern innovations there are now flan recipes to suit every taste, Spanish and English, savory or sweet. However you pronounce it, the taste remains amazing... This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Why Susie Flinn?

By Bob Morgan

My wife and I moved to Tucson from Denver over three years ago when we retired. We wanted a change and wanted to be closer to our favorite vacation spot, Mexico. After we were settled, we looked at owning a place in San Miguel De Allende where we had good friends and San Carlos. We decided that both were too far from the States. Through a new friend in Tucson that owned a home in Cholla Bay, we were introduced to Rocky Point and Susie Flinn. Susie is the broker at Coldwell Banker by the Sea, US 602 425-5133 and Mexico 638 388-8999, www.RockyPointRealEstateGirl.com. I was a mortgage banker in my previous life and called on and worked with Realtors for 30 plus years. Susie is a professional. She explained the differences in Mexico property ownership and went over Mexico’s closing costs in advance. In fact, her estimate was within dollars of the actual costs. There were no surprises

at closing. She also had us use Suzeth Quintana at SQ Advisors for the closing. Suzeth spoke excellent English and disclosed everything in advance and answered all of our questions. My wife, Nancy and I were sure we drove Susie crazy. We looked at homes in Cholla Bay and Sandy Beach. We made offers on multiple properties without a final contract due to price, title problems and failed inspections. What we appreciated was that Susie gave us good solid comparable properties and advised us on our bids to insure we made a good offer, she also pointed out maintenance and structural problems that we needed an inspector to address and she spent an extraordinary amount of time with us and never pressured us into making a decision. We now have owned a home for one month in Bella Sirena. It is everything that we wanted. The staff at Bella Sirena, the introductions after closing by Susie Flinn and the people of Rocky Point have made this a wonderful place to have a second home.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How to get on the waves in May By Anita Kaltenbaugh

The cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen So you want to be on the water? I don’t blame you, the water beckons this time of year whispering seductively, hey you, come out and play. The shimmering glitter of the sun soaked waves are sparkling and inviting. When the waves of the Sea of Cortez turn to smooth glass, the glass of the Sea of Cortez is mesmerizing, water... so smooth it mirrors the condos on the beach, the boats, and the ultralight aircraft. Each casting shadows on the surface as it glides over the big blue sea. Dolphins are bobbing up and down; sea lions are swimming, and the Sea of Cortez sea aquarium show is on full schedule, featuring a variety of sea creatures at all hours. On a watercraft, you never know what lies beneath the big Aqua curtain. It may be a pod of stingrays in the formation of a triangle floating on the surface or a black barnacle covered sea turtle sticking

its head above the sea to check out the action. A cruise to the nicknamed Bird Island or Isla San Jorge will delight all ages with an active parade of sea lion swimming and sunbathing that calls the big white rock their home. Nicknamed Bird Island for the winged squatters that colonized this rock island jutting out of the Sea of Cortez, it is a protected rock pile. You can’t go onshore the island, and probably don’t want to-- as you can guess why it’s white. Boats can anchor near the rock island and as they get close the smell will alert them they have arrived. Although, truth be told, after a few minutes, your smell sensors adjust, and the island show will entertain. Snorkeling and scuba diving is a water adventure hosted by a few of the boat tours. One jump into the water and soon a curious baby sea lion with its big brown eyes might be staring into your mask-remember they’re just babies, they don’t know what you are yet. Just watch out for the parents, the Bulls tend to be a bit protective barking out their orders for the misbehaved pups to return. The whales have left our waters this time of the year, but the dolphin shows are just as spectacular, as they love to frolic together in pods, spinning and dancing for your amusement. Although I can’t find scientific research to back this up, I think they like good vibrations, meaning happy boaters and good music draws them closer. It’s just my opinion, but there’s something about Jimmy Buffet music that draws them near. So, if you’re visiting here for a weekend and dying to get out on the water instead of happily laying on the sand staring at it, here’s several ways to get out there. Boats, jet skis, boogie boards, kayaks, catamarans, sunset cruise, jet-skis, sea doo’s, kite boarding, Hobie cats, paddle boards and rafts. Del Mar Charterswww. delmarcharters.com Del Mar has two catamarans, 42’ “Tempo” is perfect for a small group (up to 24) offering sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, sunsets Cruises and isolated beach adventures. They also have a 30 foot open bow, “Marilys” for local snorkeling, kayaking and trips to Bird Island. They charter fishing trips and offer kayak rentals. Eco fun- ecofunrentals.com- this group represents a 70’ passenger catamaran a two-level boat that takes Bird Island excursions, rents kayaks, Stand Up Paddle Boards and boogie boards.

Semanta Santa by Rob Baylor

Rey Del Mar- www.reydelmar.com Can you say Pirates! This sunset cruise or nighttime firework cruise will bring out all your Pirates of the Caribbean fantasies. Who knows maybe you’ll spot a Johnny Depp look alike? 80’ Rey Del Mar offers an appetizer plate and beer and margaritas. Intrepid dinner cruise- A little music, a little drinks and fish tacos make this a sunset cruise you can often spot out on the water. Trip includes drinks and fish tacos at Sunset. Stand UP Paddle Boards (SUP) - stand up paddle board, rental on the beach in the Sandy Beach area, possibly in front of Sonoran Sky or Playa Bonita. EcoFun also offers rentals. Jet ski- rentals available on Sandy Beach always at the end in front of Marina Pinacate and the water’s edge in front of the resorts such as Las Palomas. If you like flying across with the speed you control, rent one of these, which rents for half the price of resorts in the United States. Kayak - Eco fun has kayak rentals Local fishing charter- down by Old Port, a variety of local fisherman offer fishing trips. Refresh you Spanish and take a trip. Large raft, or a float in Cholla Bay yes, investing in a super large raft, might make you feel like a captain of the sea. Costco offers a $99 humongous raft called the island that fits six and your drinks and snacks. Might be a fun idea having your own water craft for a weekend. Cholla Bay in front of JJ’s Cantina can be smooth and shallow. Bring a boat down- have a boat? Why not bring it down to Rocky Point. Just make sure you have your proper paperwork (title, registration, insurance for both boat and trailer) to cross the border. Float- no money? The back works just as well as any floating device or go to the dollar store before you arrive and buy a couple floatable noodles and blow up tubes and float away. The only thing better than looking at the astounding Sea of Cortez is floating on it-- however you can.

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

My wife and I have been in Puerto Peñasco for four years, working on five. We have witnessed the Holy Week from afar as we have rented several houses in different areas of town. We bought an RV, and now live in one of the RV Parks where we get to see what it is all about “Up Close”. Holy Cow, it’s a party! People came from all over Mexico in trucks, pulling tent campers with the whole extended family. They put up tents and big tables and would all gather around at mealtime. They played games, sat around and told jokes, I guess, because they were all laughing at something. The kids played in the water, and dug holes in the sand. People would pass by our trailer and were very respectful of our belongings sitting out front. The adults always said “Hi” in passing. They just were great. They put up canopies on the beach and had picnics and the roving bands would stop and play a few songs for them. Not my kind of music, but the people enjoyed it. Now on the streets is a different story! You take your life and property in your own hands. There were cars lined up for blocks, and four wheelers zooming past on both sides of you. I felt lucky to get to my destination safely. All and all it was good to see everyone having a good time. You should come here and see it next year, the week before Easter.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Planting, Growing, Harvesting and Preparation

Pinto Beans

By Rosarie Salerno

Prior to 12,000 years ago hunter-gatherman picked and ate wild pinto beans along with other beans. About 11,000 years ago cultivation of the pinto bean became traditional with the Mexican Mesoamerican and Peru›s Andean farmers. Domesticated bean plants are more consistent and have larger seeds than their wild cousins. Pinto beans are a heliotropic plant; their leaves tilt, facing the sun throughout the day, and fold up into a «sleep» position when the sun goes down. Pinto beans can be grown in your home garden; follow the planting directions on the package of organic non-GMO seeds. Pinto beans are draught and heat tolerant. The bean plant likes nitrogen. Before planting place 5-10-10 fertilizer, incorporating it into a depth of 6 inches of soil, at a proportion of 1/4 cup per 6 feet of row or preferably use a good organic compost. Remove weeds at the site of the garden and use mulch around the plants to inhibit the growth of competitive weeds. Before planting you may wish to soak the beans overnight to help their germination. Bush-beans grow faster than pole-beans. Plant the seed, with the eye of the bean facing down, in about 1 1/2 inches of soil having good drainage; also allow sufficient space for air circulation between the mature plants. Water well and then again in a few days. Thereafter, do not over water, wait until the soil is moist to dry, do not wet the leaves; the plant is susceptible to damage from moisture. Very important is not to grow beans in the same space; rotate crops every 3 years. Continue to use compost as a fertilizer around the plants. Keep an eye out for insects eating the plants such as aphids, leafhoppers and beetles. There are organic non-toxic-chemical insecticides available. Diatomaceous Earth «food grade», for instance, is made of crushed fossilized algae. Diatomaceous Earth kills crawling insects by cutting their exoskeleton or by ingestion. Insects cannot build up a resistance to it. Make sure it is food grade. The method of companion planting will help deter insect infestations as well. Just as an example,

Basil and Rosemary will deter bean beetles and Nasturtiums will help keep away aphids, besides, the leaves and flowers can be eaten and added to salads for a spicy flavor. Pinto beans take from a minimum of 80 to over a 100 days to mature. They are ready to pick when the pods are brittle and the seeds have become completely dry on the vine. Hand pick the pods from the plants. To remove the beans from the pod, spread them out on a tarp and hit them with a wooden plank to split the pods open. Remove the beans. It is recommended to place them in an air tight container for up to one year of storage. Pinto beans can be eaten raw, dry, sprouted, boiled or ground into flour. Before preparing home grown or packaged beans to eat they should be laid out and inspected for small stones, debris or damaged beans that should be removed before washing and preparing. Because of flatulence, many people refrain from eating pinto beans. However, pinto beans are highly nutritious. The reason for the gas is a raffinose-type of oligosaccharides, a sugar that mammals, including humans, can›t process due to a lack of the enzyme needed for digestion. There is a product that can be purchased named Beano or you can use a process of soaking and rinsing the beans to remove as much sugar as possible. To help reduce the sugar from beans it is suggested to cover the beans with water and bring to a boil for 2 to 5 minutes. Let the beans soak until cool, discard the water, rinse the beans and wash the pot. Do this 2 or 3 times. Using fresh water cook the beans until tender; when the bean smashes easily. Do not add salty or acidic ingredients until fully cooked as they will make the beans tough and increase the cooking time; you may add garlic or ginger during cooking. You can get more information from Purdue University›s publications available at following link: http://www.hort.purdue. edu/ext/ho-175.pdf. Information and seeds are also available at: http://www.heirloom-organics.com/ guide/va/1/guidetogrowingpinto.html.

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Happy Posture Awareness Month!

By Dr. Shelly Persad

Poor posture is no longer a problem of the elderly or infirmed. Teenagers are now the leading concern of health professionals. Forward Head Posture is a serious problem and occurring in younger people for the first time in history due to the advancement in technology. As I often refer to it, “text neck” is pain caused by overuse of the head, neck, and shoulders due to long periods of time spent looking down at a cell phone, tablet, e-reader, mp3 player, laptop, and television. Poor posture may also be due to factors such as carrying heavy backpacks as a child, injuries, spending long periods standing

or sitting, improper sleeping positions, repetitive motions, prolonged driving, obesity, or lack of confidence. “Forward Head Posture leads to long term muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis, and pinched nerves.” - Mayo Clinic Just what’s so bad about having poor posture, besides not looking as sharp as you could? Well, quite a bit actually. Did you know that 7080% of all people visit the doctor at least once in their lifetime due to low back pain or a spinal problem? When you slouch, so

does your spine. Slouching causes: • Distortion of your nasal and sinus cavities and ducts • Jaw pressure • Strain on the neck and low back • Pressure on throat cartilages • Diminished lung capacity pressure on the kidneys, colon, and stomach decreased circulation • Accelerated spinal decay and degeneration “This increase in strain and pressure causes your tendons, blood vessels, and nerves to be stretched and pulled over ligaments and bone where they become pinched and restricted.” - OSHA Poor posture starts slowly and silently, but by the time you notice it, it may be too late. It is a vicious cycle – poor posture leads to back pain which contributes to worse posture and in turn creates more pain. Not to mention exercising with poor posture which taxes your muscles and joints leading to early exhaustion due to poor circulation. In honor of posture awareness month, my office is providing FREE posture screenings during the month of May utilizing state of the art computer technology to evaluate postural distortions. Becoming aware of your bad posture is the first step in changing it.The side effects of good posture include: • Extra height (up to 3” of your natural height is lost with poor posture) • Less fatigue • Prevention of strains and wear on the joints • Decreased risk of arthritis and impairment of circulatory and digestive systems • Improved appearance • Reduced pain Call today to have your posture checked!

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

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

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

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings The Passport Club 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next door to Galindo’s Café) English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am For more information call Conrad MX conrado4evryng@gmail.com - marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2014 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

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

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

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

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

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

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

2 FISH MINISTERIOS

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

Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

REHABILITATION CENTER

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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

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

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

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

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

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

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

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

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

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

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SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ingeniero Mauro Tejeda Cervantes of Baja Auto Service is in High Demand by Luxury and Foreign Vehicle Owners By Joe Houchin

No, we’re not talking about the chain of Baja 1000 outlets, but the small personal shop owned and operated by Ingeniero Mauro Tejeda Cervantes of Servicio Automotriz Baja located on the small unpaved Calle “Los Alamos” one block east of Sinaloa off Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13 turns into Miguel Hidalgo when it crosses Benito Juarez at Santander Bank.) The gregarious and personable Mauro, actually named his business after his alma mater, the Universidad Autónoma de Baja, California (UABC) where he earned his Mechanical Engineering degree with specialization in Automotive Fuel Injection Systems in all Major American and foreign vehicles. Always intrigued by the injection system engines, Mauro wrapped himself up in the concept of power generation and consistency of the injection system design and became a strong candidate for the major companies looking for smart graduates. Upon graduation in 1994, he was snapped up by Valley Automotive in Mexicali to complete their foremanship training program becoming certified in the complete line of Ford engines from autos to the big rigs. He was quickly promoted to Robinson Ford in El Centro, California where he was able to gain expertise in major brands like GMC products and heavy construction equipment like Caterpillar and all the leading foreign products like Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes and more. By working at this high volume dealership, he was becoming an expert at working on all the vehicles he loved to repair and improve on.

Public Accounting major from Puerto Peñasco and they married in 1995 upon her graduation, she had no trouble convincing him to relocate to Puerto Peñasco in 1997 to pursue his dream. As it turns out, Mauro’s reputation as an “in-demand” mechanical problem solver had attracted the attention of Matco Caterpillar who offered him a management position with their enterprise in Ensenada, an offer, he says, he could not refuse. It was an opportunity to build a nest egg to open his business, and continue building his expertise in service the more complex engine issues that would help him in his business. After three years of weathering the grueling commute to Ensenada, including a six month stint to San Diego, Mauro decided to settle back in Puerto Peñasco with his family in 2000 and begin working on his dream. He knew exactly what was needed and pursued every detail with precision, opening his shop in 2002. He even taught classes in civil engineering at the Technical Institute of Puerto Peñasco while diligently building certification in his specialty for all major luxury and foreign brands, earning “authorized dealer status” for his shop for Chevrolet, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, and Nissan. He is also a high demand authorized service provider for the electronic diesel injection systems in heavy equipment like Matco, Caterpillar, Detroit and Cummins. It’s important to note that Mauro’s expertise is not limited to fuel systems, he is an all-around bonafide “car guy” who seems to understand everything that makes a vehicle go. He’s the kind of guy we need in our little slice of paradise by the sea: knowledgeable, educated, nice and honest! It’s never a surprise to see a bunch of luxury vehicles in his stalls being serviced. Servicio Automotriz Baja is located on Calle Alamos (a dirt street with no sign) off Miguel Hidalgo (same as Calle 13 after crossing Benito Juarez) one block east of Sinaloa (if you’re coming from B. Juarez); your land mark is El Libro, the office supply in the white building on the NE corner of Sinaloa and Miguel Hidalgo. Turn right on the very next street (with no sign). Baja is on the left after the two story brown house with big double garages and a new red sign! Hours are Monday-Friday 7AM to 4PM Telephone: Local Land Line: (638) 383-8529 Cell: (638) 110-7205 Email: tecm70@hotmail.com.

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AJO…so loved by its residents In considering what is unique— and admirable—about Ajo, Arizona, a number of things come to mind. Any one of them would be a good reason to visit or live here, but taken together, and with other charms thrown in, they explain why this unusual little town is so loved by its residents. The following attractions are in totally random order and by no means a complete list, but they are mentioned with understandable affection.

Relaxed

South where you can’t get a drink on a Saturday night, but rather the surprising lack of humidity that makes clothes dry on the line before the next load is out of the washer. Ajo and Pima County have a very low average humidity for much of the year and no less than two major government facilities have been located nearby for just that reason. One is “The Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, where the U.S. military stores thousands of veteran airplanes, perfectly preserved in the dry desert sun. Ajo houses benefit from that same dry, preserving air. The other facility is the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Sells, where the lack of airborne moisture means crystal-clear viewing conditions for astronomers. In addition, Ajo, like all towns in southern Arizona, has been retrofitted with downward-facing sodium streetlights to minimize the light pollution at Kitt Peak and for astronomers throughout the area. The international Dark Sky movement originated right here. Our night skies are breathtaking, and city-dwellers especially don’t realize all that’s up there until they’ve seen truly dark desert heavens at night. Cosmic! Meteoric!

A subtle holdover from the days when Ajo was a mining-company town is the easy, non-competitive spirit that still pervades. The combination of corporate paternalism and geographic isolation, over the decades, bred families that were non-aggressive team players. Today, they are relaxed and unaffected by such frenetic outsideworld concerns as status, pretense, and rat race striving. It doesn’t mean there’s no room for ambition; indeed, ambitious folks have much less competition here and do well. Also, probably related, is the fact that there is no graffiti or gang activity in Ajo.

Architecture

Dryness

This isn’t the kind of “dry” that we associate with certain parts of the

When John Campbell Greenway first planned for the modern town of Ajo around 1914, he drew upon his experience in the mining industry and the country’s recent history of labor unrest to decide that he wanted a community that would keep his workers happy and productive. To do Con’t on Next Page

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com Con’t FROM Page 46 this, he brought in the Minneapolis architecture firm of Kenyon and Maine to lay out the town plan and design buildings, public and private, in some attractive, daring style. The style they selected was Spanish Colonial Revival. With obvious Mediterranean and even Moorish roots, Spanish Colonial Revival first landed in the U.S. in the 1880s in Florida. Its classic features are easily seen in several Ajo buildings today, 100 years later: low-pitched tile roofs, arched passages, generous use of stucco, and lots of cast-concrete ornaments. Here in Ajo, Kenyon and Maine, to their great credit, also incorporated domes and frequent accents of colored tile to make the genre even more exotic and attractive. The Curley School, Railway Depot, large arcaded areas around the Plaza and several homes along La Mina and Morondo Avenues are fine places to see their handiwork.

Backyard Nature

Even if a person doesn’t actually own a domestic pet in Ajo, it’s easy to be entertained by the animals—in this case the wide variety of critters that can be seen in streets and yards throughout the town. Where else do waist-high chain link fences to keep curious javelinas from munching the cactus and walking in the back door surround most yards? Where else is there a nightly serenade of howling, yipping coyotes? Ajo was one of the

first towns in the U.S. to gain Certified Community Wildlife Habitat status and there are hundreds of yards that are veritable oases for birds, reptiles, bunnies, bats and varmints of every stripe. A friend has a list of 65 bird species plus 8 mammals and an equal number of reptiles, seen in and from just his own yard.

Diversity

For the lover of social and cultural variety, Ajo is a gem. Being this close to the Border, the best parts of traditional Mexican culture are authentically here and most in evidence around the Catholic Church and the Plaza during the many festivals and events that take place in both. Our Lady of Guadalupe, Cinco de Mayo, Juan Diego, quinceaňeras and numerous Catholic rites are among the events celebrated with food, music, dancing, parades and sacred rituals. Much more subtle, but nonetheless significant, is the presence of the Hia-Ced O’odham or Areňeros, the descendants of the people who in antiquity controlled trade routes between the Sea of Cortez and inland peoples. There are many Hia-Ced families in Ajo who contribute to society here and impart a satisfying feeling of historical continuity that most other communities lack. Ajo, because of its uniqueness, tolerance and winter climate, also has residents from several other countries. Canadians are in evidence at many dinner parties and frequently volunteer for civic projects. In recent years, a significant number of Filipinos have arrived as schoolteachers and, along with their kids, are very active in the community. (It’s a joy—and mystery to many—to hear Tagalog spoken in the backyards of Ajo.) Add to them European snowbirds and adventuring bicyclists, and there is always someone different and interesting to talk with.

Unique Habitat

anywhere in the world and the smart waitress will say, “Southern Arizona.” Maybe it’s due to cowboy movies or Wiley Coyote, but the Sonoran Desert, of which millions of acres surround Ajo, is absolutely unique on the planet Earth. There is no other place like it. For more information visit: www.ajochamber.com

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Lamb Stew with Couscous

by Walter Malchow

This time I like to share an Arabic meal from Lebanon. Using this recipe it’ll be a delicious feast.

Lamb Stew with Couscous INGREDIENTS: For 2 servings • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced Large pinch of saffron threads Water 4 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons ground cumin Large pinch of cayenne pepper 3 large plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and quartered 10 parsley sprigs and 1 large thyme sprig, tied in kitchen string 3 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 3 large celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths 2 red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups frozen peas 2 cups couscous 1/4 cup slivered mint leaves Harissa, for serving

PREPARATION: In a very large, enameled cast-iron casserole, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in the olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, crumble the saffron into 2 tablespoons of hot water and let stand for at least 10 minutes. Season the lamb shanks with salt and black pepper and dust with paprika. Add the lamb shanks to the casserole and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until the shanks are well browned, about 7 minutes. Stir in the 1 tablespoon of paprika,

the cumin and cayenne and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Skim off any fat and add the saffron and its soaking liquid, the parsley bundle and a large pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 2 hours. Transfer the lamb shanks to a large plate and cover with foil. Add the potatoes, celery and carrots to the casserole, cover and simmer over moderate heat until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add the red peppers and zucchini and simmer uncovered until all the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and discard the parsley bundle; set aside 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir in the frozen peas. Remove the meat from the lamb shanks and cut it into 3/4-inch pieces. Return the meat to the stew. In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Add the couscous and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of water, the reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid and a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat and let stand until the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Season the lamb stew with salt and pepper. Mound the couscous on a large, high-sided platter. Ladle one-third of the lamb and vegetables around the couscous and moisten with a little of the cooking liquid. Sprinkle the lamb stew and couscous with the mint and serve the remaining stew on the side, passing the harissa at the table. MAKE AHEAD The lamb stew can be made through Step 4 and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently. Make the couscous just before serving. German Brats Authentic German Sausages (638) 110-4970

The Birds and the Bees and the Flowers and the Trees!

By Steve Franklin

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It’s the season for the cactus flowers of the Sonoran Desert to come alive. Saguaros and Organ Pipe cactus primarily begin to bloom in May and last for only a few weeks. You find most of these two blooming on your drive here from Arizona. Arizona is the only state where you will find saguaro cactus growing in the wild and Arizona has the largest forest of Organ Pipe cactus in the world. The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located just a few miles into Arizona from the Lukeville border crossing.

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A lot of the smaller cactus such as the Hedgehog, Barrel, Ocotillo and Teddy Bear Cholla will bloom as early as March. The flower blooms will last as long as the rain moisture is present. Generally there is a short window to view cactus blooms as they last for only 2 weeks or less. Hummingbird at Palo Verde flower

1 Saguaro Flowers Shown here in this month’s article is a collection of a few of the cactus flower blooms that I have encountered this past year. There is beauty in everything…even cactus.

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Staghorn Cholla -Cactus

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AMPI Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51 By Richard Savino

By all accounts, tourism activity during the Spring Break and Semana Santa season this year was a big success. The Convention and Visitors Bureau reported that hotel & rental occupancy was up 25% over last year’s Spring Break season. The total economic impact to Puerto Peñasco is calculated at 66 million pesos (4.5 million dollars). In addition to the tourism activity, significant progress has been made in the paving of some of the busiest streets in town. These positive results should boost the year end prospects for Rocky Point, both from an economic perspective as well as its citizenry. Residential real estate activity for the first 3 months of 2015 also had some positive results. Below is a comparison of the 1st quarter 2015 vs 1st quarter 2014: 2015

2014

Number of sold properties:

Number of pending sales:

Properties for sale in MLS:

614

589

160,000

164,369

Median sale price:

While the above statistics reflect little change, it is the activity for the month of March that is significantly positive: Mar 2015

Mar 2014

Number of sold properties:

Number of pending sales:

Properties for sale in MLS:

503

479

171,250

160,000

Median sale price:

Anecdotal evidence appears to be very favorable for activity in April as I write this piece. Spring is traditionally the best season for real estate sales in Peñasco. Therefore, our AMPI members are busy and are hopeful for very good results for the year end 2015. While the dream of a house near a beach has always had its allure, Mexico as a retirement option for people in the USA and Canada makes more sense all the time. The dollar exchange is extremely strong versus the peso and the experts predict it will remain so for the balance of 2015. If owning property in, or moving to, Mexico is possibly in your future, you can move forward with confidence in real estate practices and professionalism. You can find a Sonora licensed AMPI real estate agent in Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point to help with your real estate needs at www. RockyPointAMPI.com. If you have questions about the information presented here please feel free to contact me. In addition, if you have questions about our market and desire to seek more detailed information please contact a licensed professional from our AMPI organization. Richard Savino is the Designated Broker for Realty Executives Rocky Point and is a Past President of the Puerto Peñasco chapter of AMPI. He can be reached at rsavino1@gmail.com or 480 707-3822 US.

Taste of Peñasco and TOP Chef Competition 2015 at Shrimp Park on Saturday, May 2nd This must attend event is happening on Saturday May 2nd and will be held at the Shrimp Park again this year. If you don’t already know, that is the large park at the corner of Fremont Blvd. (City Hall) and Benito Juarez Blvd. (main Blvd.) - the park with the big shrimp statue (hey, that’s an oxymoron). This year promises to be even bigger and better than last year when over 2,000 people showed up to enjoy the atmosphere, sample the many foods, browse the various artist and vendor stalls, and watch the competition between some of Rocky Point’s very best chefs. In a chat with local businesswoman, radio talk-show host, and event coordinator, Rosie Glover, one of the first questions I asked was if the name had “officially” been changed from Iron Chef Competition to Taste of Peñasco (TOP) Chef Competition. Rosy laughed and told me that it had never been called Iron Chef and she doesn’t even know where the name came from, let alone how it became so well used when referring to the event. That was a surprise to me as I have heard it referred to as Iron Chef many times and I had assumed that the name was changed somewhere along the line. Actually, the Taste of Peñasco and the TOP Chef Competition are two events in one. The first, Taste of Peñasco, is a carnival-like gathering of artists, craftspeople, merchandise vendors and, of course, as the name implies, food - lots of food. The second part, the TOP Chef Competition is a part of, yet separate, portion of the celebration. As Rosie puts it “So many people are amazed and impressed by the variety and quality of the food available to us in a city of our size” this event is foremost about food and fun. This will be the eighth year of the event (although one year the event was held without the TOP Chef competition due to some last minute complications), and all moneys collected will go towards three very worthy cause: The Hemodialysis Center, The Santa Clause Club, and The Local Firefighters. Each of these causes is very important to the less fortunate of our city and they need your help. Knowing that your fun afternoon will be helping such noble causes should make your decision to attend, buy some raffle tickets, and enjoy a very fun afternoon, even easier. A raffle will be held for a chance to win some great prizes donated by local businesses. Some notable donations each year come from the Phoenix Suns, KVOI Radio in Tucson, and Rocky Point resident, Dr. Doug Allen. Two years ago, frequent Rocky Point visitors Joe and Greg won a great motorcycle, and with their great “pay it forward” attitude, they sold the motorcycle and donated all of the proceeds to the hemodialysis center - an act of true Good Samaritans.

There will also be a second raffle to determine the winner of a very special honor allowing one very lucky person to win the privilege of joining the panel of expert judges evaluating the treasures being created by our talented chefs. This is quite an honor, and you can’t win if you don’t play, so buy some raffle tickets. Should you win the honor of joining the 4 other, highly qualified food experts in grading and selecting this year’s Top Chef, you will pick a winner based on three categories: presentation, taste, and creative use of the “secret” ingredient. There can be only one winner and your vote will help determine which chef will take the reins from our current champion, and last year’s TOP Chef Winner, Rene Acosta from Don Julio’s Restaurant. Chefs have been signing up and the list should be complete sometime in the near future, but it isn’t too late if you want to urge your favorite local chef to join in. Participants in the competition will have 15 minutes to prepare an appetizer, 30 minutes to prepare an entrée, and 15 minutes to prepare a desert. There is also a catch. Each year a “secret” ingredient is presented at the moment the contest commences. The chefs will need to incorporate this surprise ingredient into their presentations and one of the categories for consideration is how well they can incorporate the ingredient into their creations. Past years have revealed asparagus, artichokes, and even coffee as the secret ingredient so what it will be this year is anyone’s guess. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00 and can be purchased at the event or from: Rosie Glover rosie@proalliance.com.mx (602) 773-1031 John Fowler santaclausclub@hotmail.com (602) 840-1528 Food vendors, artisans, and other vendors are encouraged to contact Rosie for more information. The event will continue until at least 5:00 p.m. but last year the food started running low by early afternoon so you may want to get there early. Please add this fun event to your calendar. See you there.

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Flights to Rocky Point, Mexico (Puerto Peñasco)

Press release by Westwind Air Service

Getting to the sunny beach town of Rocky Point was never this easy. Forget about driving and plan your next weekend getaway by flying to Rocky Point with Westwind Air Service and spend more time in the sun by the beach than ever! On May 1, 2015, Westwind Air Service, a Part 135 Air carrier based in Phoenix, Arizona will begin weekly flights to Rocky Point, Mexico. These flights are designed to accommodate the weekend “getaway” traveler. Departures will be from Scottsdale Airpark on Friday’s at 2:00 PM and will arrive in Rocky Point at approximately 3:20 PM. Return flights to Scottsdale will be on Sunday’s at 4:00 PM and will arrive at Scottsdale by 5:20 PM. Westwind operates a fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan single engine, turbine powered aircraft that provide exceptional safety, airconditioned comfort and seating for up to 9 passengers. Flights may be booked on the Westwind website at http://www. westwindairser vice.com/charterair-service-to-mexico/ For more information, call Westwind at 888-869-0866 or e-mail us at info@westwindairservice.com.

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It’s Fresh Asparagus Season!

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Its asparagus season and Peñasco’s nearby neighbor, Caborca, produces a lot of the stuff. The USA imports tons from the area each year. Large amounts also make their way to Rocky Point at this time of year. Even though production is down this year, you can find fresh, inexpensive asparagus at the farmers markets, grocery stores, and there are usually even independent sellers on the street corners and walking among the cars at major intersections. While California production of asparagus begins to ramp up this month, most supplies of the vegetable are still coming from outside of the United States but volumes of Mexican imports have been down this season. “This month, the majority of asparagus is coming from Caborca, in the Mexican state of Sonora,” said Kristen Francisco, vice president of sales and marketing for Gourmet Trading Company. “California has also started their production, and we will start to see slightly more asparagus from Peru as we ramp up for Easter demand.” But production out of Caborca has been light this season, and the level of production going forward is uncertain. “There is a lot of speculation about what caused the downturn in volume this year in Caborca,” said Francisco. “It is generally believed that it’s a combination of over-harvesting for the past two seasons, heavy rains and large insect and disease pressures before harvest.” Supplies from Washington and Michigan are expected to arrive on the market next month. On March 6, prices for a 28-pound crate of large green bunched asparagus from Mexico were between $28.75 and 36.75 at Calexico and San Luis, Arizona crossings. Prices for 11-pound cartons were between $14.75 and $15.75. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

By Azucena Mazon @RP360

By Barb Mumaugh

As we continue enjoying the beautiful weather in Rocky Point this time of year, we also have a great deal of other wonderful things to celebrate here at Barb’s Dog Rescue. We have saved the lives of over 160 dogs since the beginning of 2015. This is more than ever before and every day the number keeps getting higher and higher. Spay/neuter and wellness clinics are being planned and carried out to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem in the city – thanks to a lot of hard work by the Rocky Point animal care and control, veterinarians, rescues and volunteers. A lot of amazing construction has taken place at our rescue facility and American Home Services has put up new enclosures for the dogs, shade structures, a fountain, trees and a quarantine area. Please come by for a visit to see for yourself – we would be happy to show you around! Most exciting of all is the news that Barb’s Dog Rescue is now officially a 501c3 nonprofit organization which means that your donations to help homeless dogs are now tax-deductible! Barb’s Dog Rescue is a no-kill dog rescue facility here in Rocky Point. The dogs are saved from the streets or from owners who can no longer keep them and are brought to us by concerned citizens, tourists and the city’s animal catcher. We keep all of the dogs for however long it takes to make sure they are 100 percent healthy before placing them up for adoption. This also enables us to get to know each dog and their behavior and personality so that we can make rescuing and adopting easy and fun for all of you. Whether you are looking to save a life or just want to say hi

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some pretty great dogs, we would love to have you pay us a visit! Our feature dog of the month is Chata, a loving and friendly 2 year old pure Boxer that is up for adoption at the rescue. She was brought to us by Rocky Point Animal Control and she had 6 babies that she nursed and raised until they were healthy pups. They have all been adopted out and now it is Chata’s turn to find a good home and second chance she deserves! She is a wonderful dog that gets along extremely well with other dogs and would make a great pet for any family. All of our dogs including Chata, have all of their vaccinations, are spayed/neutered and have been vet checked. We provide paperwork and shot records required for a safe and easy border crossing with your new pet. We cannot do this without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116 Lukeville 85341 or at www. barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

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

The recent Spring Break in Puerto Peñasco is believed to have been one of the best in recent years, with more than 55,000 visitors from the U.S. in the area over the three weeks of the vacation period. City beaches, streets, hotels, and restaurants were notably packed over the popular U.S. Spring vacations, particularly over the three weekends encompassing the break. Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Puerto Peñasco Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV), indicated according to the influx of visitors registered, there was an estimated economic boost of 60 million pesos to the area; 40% of this is collected by the hotel sector, with 30% put into services and another 30% for gas and food. He stated this Spring Break period was one of the best for Puerto Peñasco in the past five years, highlighting the greater number of older adults and families alongside university students who each year visit the city’s beaches. Fortunately, expressed Vázquez del Mercado, there was an overall environment of safety and while there were minor accidents none of these were fatal. With these tendencies, the OCV President is confident numbers of U.S. and Canadian visitors are on the rise and should continue to improve. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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StarShine Academy Principles Making a Difference in Peñasco Schools By Joe Houchin

Last August 12th, 2014 Trish McCarty, creator and founder of the international non-profit StarShine Academy, presented StarShine’s 15 Guiding Principles to a group of about 35 Puerto Peñasco educational leaders, made up of teachers and principals from several of the 13 schools who benefit from fundraising efforts of Adopt-a-Classroom, the local non-profit founded by residents Mark and Barb Olszewski 15 years ago. Proving how powerful the forward thinking concepts of StarShine Academy’s award-winning educational principles really are, Trish conducted the August seminar using only collateral materials printed in English and Frank Bercovich as the volunteer translator who works outside the education arena, yet the impact of that initial seminar on these leaders was immediate and all-inclusive. It was clear that everyone in attendance that afternoon in August was excited about the chance to introduce this new paradigm in teaching to their own schools.

Even our very active Mayor’s wife, First Lady Rafaela Félix de Figueroa, after hearing a briefing on the StarShine innovations, was intrigued enough to attend the entire session in August. She, like all the educators, left the seminar with a full understanding of the value of StarShine principles to the school system in Puerto Peñasco. The teachers and administrators in attendance shared an urgency that was hard to identify at first. SAMSUNG CSC Partly based on the positive response she was feeling throughout the seminar, Trish promised to return and conduct a fully certified training course, with training materials translated into Spanish. Trish was a bit more than excited to see such obvious understanding and interest by the teachers. She left in August motivated to fulfill her promise and create a complete training program in Spanish for her return. True to her word and her passion for growing the StarShine system, Trish returned to Puerto Peñasco the 2nd week of March for the certification training session. 12 invited educational leaders coordinated by Barb met on Saturday March 14th and became the first certified StarShine Academy trainers to take this

concept into the Puerto Peñasco school system.

However, before Trish could get back to Puerto Peñasco with the translated training materials she had promised, the impact of her first introduction of the award-winning educational principles of StarShine Academy had already carried over into the individual schools. So well understood by the teachers from that initial seminar, they were able to relay the highlights and other meaningful aspects of the Academy’s unique learning methods to the students who also seemed to “get it” and soon were using the principles. In the photos, taken by our own Mark Olszewski, during their visit to one of Barb’s Adopt-a-Classroom schools on March 13, Trish appears pleasantly surprised when she saw that the StarShine Principles had already been introduced to the students, and that the students were using them! She saw children in small groups actually teaching each other, sharing their knowledge. Trish also witnessed teachers teaching the school principals aspects of the StarShine Academic processes and how they would fit nicely into the current curriculum to expand the learning ability of students as well as raise the quality of subject matter at each stage of their development. In addition to the 12 teachers who were trained at the Saturday session, there are at least 60 more from five other schools waiting to be trained in near future sessions.

There is a clear message here as to the compatibility and education friendliness of the StarShine Principles. Trish’s plans are to take timely advantage of this enthusiasm and to integrate it into the higher goal of eradicating illiteracy worldwide, which means, as Trish explains, “the children of Puerto Peñasco will be helping Phoenix StarShine students in the development and testing of literacy tools for the Global Learning XPRIZE Challenge to help bring

literacy to all children in the world!” (See more details below)

Of course, the fact the StarShine system has been proven in countries as diverse as South Sudan, Africa as well as in Santa Fe and Phoenix in the U.S. lends further credence to the bright future of this gamechanging new way of communication in the K-12 school curriculum.

Trish McCarty was accompanied on this trip by Dr. Byron Davies, StarShine Systems Design Leader, Lynne Ericksson, StarShine Historian and Photographer and Trish’s husband, Steve McCarty, Honorary Chair, Music Department and an accomplished Gold Album recording artist and hit song writer in his own right. Because the 4th principle of StarShine’s 15 Guiding Principles states that “Music is the first language,” Steve has been instrumental in formulating the schoolwide program to recognize and develop musical talent as part of the uniqueness of each student. Since its inception in 2002, StarShine has believed that a holistic approach to education is the best way to teach a

child and ultimately improve the world. StarShine principles are based on the belief that nobody knows everything; that a person only knows what he knows, and therefore, every teacher is a student and every student is a teacher. The 15 Guiding Principles (which, because of their critical importance, are reproduced below in their entirety) are the philosophical fountain from which the StarShine Academy curriculum is designed and is credited with earning so many international scholastic, educational and peace-oriented awards, among which include: Arizona Department of Education Spotlight on Success Award- Superintendent Tom Horne presented STARSHINE ACADEMY with this prestigious award for innovative implementation of Individualized Learning Plans for High School Students; STARSHINE ACADEMY was chosen to host the 8th, 9th and 10th Annual United Nations North American Peace Pals Art Competition and Exhibition; Arizona Interfaith Movement Golden Rule Award for Top Educator honored Patricia McCarty; United Nations named STARSHINE ACADEMY one of the best examples of World Peace; Patricia McCarty was named HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR at the Los Angeles Music Awards for the Academy’s mission to provide and excellent education to at-risk students while supporting the community as well.

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Here are those all-important StarShine 15 Guiding Principles: Forward: The StarShine Academy Guiding Principles are the foundation of everything we do, teach and stand for at StarShine Academy. Living the Principles demonstrates the best understanding of them, and is a requirement for all affiliated with the school. Every person born is unique and perfect and on their own road to discovering their dreams and highest calling. We are on the planet to help one another toward achieving individual goals for the Greater Good of All. We each do the best that we can on each day, depending on what we know and understand, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy. Music is the first language. Beautiful, safe environments that are clean and include art, music and nature inspire creativity and help to secure man’s sustainability. Teaching and learning gardening is a necessary part of becoming one with nature and the environment and is a means for personal health and community building. Celebrating local culture and global diversity allows for a rich life. Practice Connect versus Convince; Exercise Compassion versus Judgment, Love versus Fear. Individuals practice being ambassadors for their own country as well as a country other than their own. Co-learning demonstrates that every person is a teacher and every teacher is a student. Financial literacy fosters hope, belief and abundance as it facilitates a wise use of assets. Partnering and mentoring fosters interdependence toward building common ground, as in “the world agrees on time so everyone can communicate.” Holistic explains that each event reinforces all. The pursuit of success and happiness, both individually and collectively, must include body, mind, spirit, health and wealth. Leveraging technology facilitates connecting people; personal contact is vital. World peace is a result of individual peace. You can read more about StarShine in our blog at http://www.sonoranresorts. mx/?p=12805; or go to www. starshineacademy.org and for a truly fascinating read visit www.trishmccarty. com. You can always check our Sonoran Resorts Blog for updates on this worldwide effort to bring education into the 21st century. As Trish puts it so

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well, “using our 15 Guiding Principles to create educational innovations that build more than great students, they build great people wanting to spend their lives learning, changing and improving.” Each teacher who was certified as a StarShine Trainer on the 14th of March is part of the “Core Group” and has eagerly committed to share their training knowledge with two other teachers. After certifying the two new trainers, the three of them will begin teaching the StarShine Principles to 10 students. Progress will be monitored using various state-of–theart methods that were reviewed with the Core Group. Trish, as well as the local leaders believe that May will be a good time to conduct a follow up training for some of the more than 60 teachers looking forward to learning these lifechanging principles and to share them with their students. StarShine’s overwhelming acceptance and success within the Puerto Peñasco educational ranks doesn’t stop at the shores of the Vermilion Sea. Their recognition as a global force destined to eradicate illiteracy around the world has lead to personal meetings with the most influential educational forward thinkers on our planet. In fact, on September 25th of 2014, coinciding with the launch of her latest book, “Transform,” while in Los Angeles, Trish had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation, the famed organization that puts up millions of dollars for those who can make the impossible possible, and with amazing success considering the challenges they have tackled. He wrote the book, “Abundance, The World is Better than You Think.” He has led X-Prizes to produce the first private spaceflight, 100 MPG cars, oil clean-up technology and most recently, competitions to go back to the moon, address ocean acidification and revolutionize healthcare. Peter’s lofty goal is to solve every world problem in his lifetime. Peter feels his most important

XPRIZE to date is the current Grand Challenge, Global Learning XPRIZE, launched last September. This is a $15 million competition to create Open Source software that will teach the 250 million illiterate kids in the world today to read, write and perform basic arithmetic within18 months without the aid of a teacher. This is not designed to replace teachers, but to provide an educational solution where little or none exist. “We will never build enough schools or train enough teachers to meet demand, which brings us to a pivotal moment where an alternative, radical approach is needed,” believes Dr. Diamandis The 15 Guiding Principles of StarShine Academy and their successes in the field were noticed by Dr. Diamandis who invited Trish and StarShine to enter the competition using their successful field experience as a basis for the open source software. Bottom line here is that the timing of the Grand Challenge, Global Learning XPRIZE is now a part of the immediate future and challenge of StarShine Academy. But that’s not all. Here is a chance for you, and all of us, to help change the world from the children on up by joining the support team of StarShine Academy and help them create a viable solution to what could rapidly become a true crisis on our planet. All you have to do is follow these links to learn how you can become a part of the solution: First, go here: http://www.starshineacademy. org/; Then to www.starshineplanet. com; Then to http://www.xprize.org/. At this point, you should be well versed on the importance of this undertaking, and, we hope, motivated to do what you can about the solution—even if it is to just subscribe to the email updates and help spread the word. A lot is going be happening in the next 18 months, both here in our little slice of paradise by the sea and around the world. And it’s all for the kids!

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

Rey del Mar (THE PIRATE SHIP) sails for a sunset cruise every day, weather allowing. Times change for boarding, depending on the time of year, so call Captain Tony Sanabria at (011-52-638) 383-5490 or local cell (044-638) 112-3686 for your exact time to be there at the dock. Be prepared to bring the kiddies, or just an adult group... either way you will have about 2 full hours of fun and excitement. Believe it or not the “Pirates” get you all up and doing some sort of shenanigan. The adults start out sitting on chairs, then when the chairs are removed, the people are suspended in the air. You must see it to believe it. The children have many games and a very exciting game of Musical Chairs. The dinners are served, the beer and margaritas are bottomless, with soda and water for everyone. There is never a dull moment, especially when The Evil Pirate appears. After the Good Guys win and the ship heads back to port, look up for a fine display of fireworks shot right from the upper deck. Fantastic! COST $30usd includes open bar (margaritas/beer) and a meal $20usd no meal, but soda and water $10 children (3-12 years) 1 hot dog plus soda and water Balboas Restaurant at the Marina offers breakfast and lunch until 4PM, with a selection of seafood, Mexican food and salads, AND One FREE Drink with your meal. My favorite spot is on the outside terrace, overlooking the Rey del Mar and the many fishing boats and yachts in the Marina. A Breakfast Buffet is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 8AM until NOON. (01152-638)383-5155 MasterCard and VISA accepted.

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (01152-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1WC)

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6)

AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL)

DENTAL SERVICES

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) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FOR SALE TURN KEY FULLY FUCTIONAL ESPRESSO COFFEE CART – Ready to set up. Self-contained with fridge, espresso machine, coffee grinder all included. Ask for Anita or Maria (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#86-2) FURNITURE DELIVERY 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)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CONDO FOR RENT – 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) NEW LISTING – at the Princesa Condo Resort B-502. 3Bedrooms, 2bath, Mex Bank Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@ hotmail.com. (#100-2) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) JEWELERS 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 (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6)

PHARMACIES FARMACIAS DE DESCUENTO– DISCOUNT PHARMACY – best prices in Rocky Point guaranteed with 6 locations in town. (638) 383-3131. (#127-1) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 3838787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#1261) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) 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) 380-7212 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 2328142. From Mexico (1-800) 4266482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) 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) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21)

SATELLITE TV, DSS, DBS, FTA, C/BAND – Home theater, internet, audio/video, sales, service, custom installations, residential and commercial. Mobile (044-638) 103-5317 Mex. VOIP (602) 635-2246 USA. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) American Home Services, Your Home Services Concierge - Any and all home services/repairs and maintenance including HOME WATCH- maintenance and repair review for your property. WiFi thermostats, monitoring services, etc. www.americanhomeservices. mx. (044-638) 107 6750 (520) 303 1016. (#157-9) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No Problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) 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) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) WANTED DO YOU LIKE WORKING WITH PETS? – We’re looking for you! Bring us complete application to the corner of Blvd. Sonora & Galeana No. 301. Pets Health and Care Center. (# 98-1) D E P E N D A B L E PROFESSIONAL CANADIAN MALE seeks 1-2 BR rental for 1-3 months from November 2015. Let’s meet May 2015 in RP. agentbriefs@yahoo.com or 613545-5172. (#192-4)

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Good Evening Sandra, My name is Patricia Medrano. When I was in Rocky Point in July I went to the office and I bought a subscription. I wrote the check on July 21st. The subscription is for my mom Katherine Richards. She was able to go to Rocky Point with us and has always loved the Rocky Point Times...so, finally it clicked in my head that I needed to buy it for her. Finally, a gift that she will love. Sorry for the rambling....I was balancing my checking about and saw that it was not cashed...so, I was wondering when her subscription would begin? Thanks for a great paper...Patti Yes, Hi, I do remember your letter and your moms subscription will begin with the September edition. As our US mail goes to the Lukeville border, sometimes we do not get it in a timely manner. Thanks for being a reader! And if you don’t want to do that, they have some pretty darned good wine at Sam’s Club! Patricia Champion Reunite Lambrusco is in my fridge at the Ranchito...haven’t had that in years! Is there still an aquarium in Rocky Point to take kids to? Andy Saenz Sorry Andy, no more aquarium, but CEDO tours are great for children and adults, alike. Anxiously awaiting its arrival in my mailbox! Barbara Bahrenburg Rock It went to the border today to be mailed out to all our subscribers. Dear Editor: My wife and I moved to Tucson from Denver over three years ago when we retired. We wanted a change and wanted to be closer to our favorite vacation spot, Mexico. After we were settled, we looked at owning a place in San Miguel De Allende where we had good friends and San Carlos. We decided that both were too far from the States. Through a new friend in Tucson that owned a home in Cholla Bay, we were introduced to Rocky Point and Susie Flinn. Susie is the broker at Coldwell Banker by the Sea, US 602 4255133 and Mexico 638 388-8999, www. RockyPointRealEstateGirl.com I was a mortgage banker in my previous life and called on and worked with

Realtors for 30 plus years. Susie is a professional. She explained the differences in Mexico property ownership and went over Mexico’s closing costs in advance. In fact, her estimate was within dollars of the actual costs. There were no surprises at closing. She also had us use Suzeth Quintana at SQ Advisors for the closing. Suzeth spoke excellent English and disclosed everything in advance and answered all of our questions. My wife, Nancy and I were sure we drove Susie crazy. We looked at homes in Cholla Bay and Sandy Beach. We made offers on multiple properties without a final contract due to price, title problems and failed inspections. What we appreciated was that Susie gave us good sold comparable properties and advised us on our bids to insure we made a good offer, she also pointed out maintenance and structural problems that we needed an inspector to address and she spent an extraordinary amount of time with us and never pressured us into making a decision. We now have owned a home for one month in Bella Sirena. It is everything that we wanted. The staff at Bella Sirena, the introductions after closing by Susie Flinn and the people of Rocky Point have made this a wonderful place to have a second home. Respectfully, Bob Morgan Last Monday morning I was driving back to AZ and the sunrise made these mountains look like a picture painted by God. Mexico is a beautiful place. The people, the culture and the land. A must see.” Kris Langford-Nichols Well said, Kris. We totally agree. Never get tired of the beauty where the Desert meets the Sea. WOW! Impressive, Dave. Are you sure that you are not one of our contributing writers??? “Nope, just an amatuer.” Dave Brickner Hello! Enclosed is my payment for a 1 year subscription to the “Rocky Point Times”. We own a condo at the Sonoran Spa and enjoy your publication, however, it is usually gone by the time we arrive. Therefore, we need our own consistent supply. Thank you, Joanni & Tim Kinney

The Pinacate is an amazing place. Scott Lunt Yes, everyone should visit the Pinacate Biosfera Have any of the cruise lines committed to Rocky Point to use the new port? Or is it a build it and they will come kind of thing? Sharon Sullivan Mattern Not as yet. As we get closer to completion, we will have many reports on this. The visitor center is very informative. There is a few places to walk over some lava flows.” Eric Rasmussen Just a short drive north of Rocky Point... Pinacate Visitor Center. Love your newspaper and RP, now I’d like to meet you? Thanks. Renata The Pinacates are a nice place to spend the day. Some very easy hikes to the rims of some volcanoes.If you are lucky you may see some wild burros. Take a lunch and make a day of it. Bob Stewart A day visit to the Pinacates is a day well spent, for sure! Makes me sad. I don’t want cruise ships in the Sea of Cortez. Linda Mitchem McNelis When Rocky Point is a Home Port, we’ll sure see them. You are the most beautiful, caring person. Thank you Sandra for being my RP friend. We looked for you for years and finally we got to meet you. God Bless you always and keep that wonderful informative newspaper going, it blesses us people away from our RP home. Amalia Mendoza Cueto This is Rocky Point, been going there 10 years by myself and have never felt threatened. Phoenix I’m afraid of, RP not so much. Doreen Storz We agree, Doreen, and we have 24 years here. Wouldn’t live here if we weren’t safe. This place has and holds a special place in my heart. My family and I have many beautiful

memories here. I’m excited for the future of Peñasco. Tanya Fierro-Mendez We certainly have a lot of new things happening here, like our first wind turbine! I love all the pictures and posts you’ve been sharing! Keeps me feeling like I’m there even when I can’t be. Thanks! Chanda Pierce Cooper Thank you! Our Facebook Page (Rocky Point Times Newspaper) now has OVER 6,000 readers who get our posts Grab one (a Rocky Point Times Newspaper) as soon as you get into town! Loaded with current and upcoming events, as well as a street map, you will find this magazine indispensable. You will also enjoy the great articles written by locals and visitors alike. If you had any doubt about being in Paradise, this magazine will convince you that you’ve come to the right place! Karen Goodridge OR you can bring your copy with you! To SUBSCRIBE simply go to Rocky Point Times and click on Subscriptions I loooove Rocky Point....who cares what people say about it. Sh#t happens everywhere. Here in Phoenix sh#t happens every day. I have a great job here in Az other than that that’s exactly where I’d be right now in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora :) Trini G. Carrillo We know what you’re saying. We came here in 1990, and never left! Does your Sams Club require the membership card? Donna Whicker Owen Yes, all Sam’s Club locations require the membership card. The membership cards are international. Let the locals in Sonoyta pass you. CRAWL down the streets and remember to stop at the barely visible Alto sign on your left. Karen Goodridge

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May 3, 2015

08:44:47 PM

February

Last quarter

May 11, 2015

03:36:53 AM

March

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May 17, 2015

09:15:43 PM

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May 25, 2015

10:20:42 AM

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June 24, 2015

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07:22:22 PM

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July 8, 2015

01:26:01 PM

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July 15, 2015

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

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

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

Gretchen Ellinger

Eddie Wharez

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

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

Vince Deadmond

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

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

Cap’n Greg

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

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

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

Rob Baylor

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

Lannette Phipps

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Steve Franklin

in Old Town near Mercedes.

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

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