Rocky Point Times November 2018 by Rocky Point Services

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By Lannette Phipps & Mario Zepeda

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare (RIP 1946-2018) Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editor Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Why, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS See Page 70 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

e are now in November and I don’t know if I should start out with good things or not so good things that happened in our Port. I will start out with the good things. We are having the 18th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally this month and the hotels, condos, houses are packed. Every year we keep getting more and more bikers and visitors. The OCV is saying we can be expecting about 8,000 bikes, but I honestly think it’s way more than that. I have shaken hands with bikers from all over Mexico, the U.S., and even Canada. The town is ready for our Rally visitors as is every shop and big and little hotel, taco and hot dog stand. The event starts on the 8th and will kick off with the traditional parade which starts on Blvd. Fremont, then heads off to the Malecon for the mega event, show, raffles, food, music, drinks…lots of drinks! Calle 13 gets pretty wild at night with lots of people and closed off streets (for everyone’s safety), so prepare yourself for a weekend of much awaited fun. And, as always, a big THANK YOU to Oscar Palacio who is the main organizer of this event. Moving on to not so good news, the tropical storm Rosa and then Sergio, left a lot of water and destruction. I don’t think I’ve seen so much rain in our city. It was pretty devastating in some areas and I think everyone had some sort of clean up to do. One of the most affected areas was Brisas Del Golfo, right in the area where Alicia and I live, but we were lucky enough to not suffer any major damages. However many houses were in the sunken areas and did get water inside of up to a meter, or around 3 feet. One of the houses that got lots of water was a well-known friend, Nacho Nachito, who you might know him from playing his Congas at the Lighthouse back in the day and recently at Colin’s Cantina. The worst part was that he was out of town visiting some family in California and when he came back he found his home underwater. Thankfully he just suffered some material loss, but for others such simple material loss may represent everything a family has so I would like to remind you to continue to donate to such organizations as DIF and Red Cross and any others you choose as they continue to help families and people in need. Everyone here

was happy to see the sun come out and start drying off their furniture and whatever they could save. I know I said this before, but again, I have never seen so much rain and standing water in Peñasco. We were hammered with continuous hours of rain and we got about 4” of rain in 1-½ days – some reported 6” of rain. It’s just too much rain for our town that gets about 3-½ “ of rain per year – in a good year! The city did a great job setting up the shelters and helping out stranded vehicles. Shelters were set up at the Fire Station and the Red Cross, and I would like to also give them a big THANK YOU for all of their help and all of the support to our community. I would also like to thank our Mayor Kiko Munro for personally getting out there and helping out along with the authorities. The fire station took in complete families because they had nowhere else to go. We are lucky and happy to say that we did not suffer any loss of life and everyone was able to return home and clean up and start over after the storm. And just to let you know, like every winter, we take in blankets and winter clothes and give them to anyone that needs them. Continuing with the storm, the highway down to Caborca was not passable, so roads to Playa Encanto, Miramar, and Mayan Palace were not accessible and people had to be taken in town by pangas or 4x4 vehicles. If you are a Social Media user you probably saw many photos and videos on Facebook – especially of Playa Encanto after Rosa and Cholla Bay after Sergio. Playa Encanto people had to be rescued out of that community since the road was completely washed out and impassable. (I have heard that measures will be taken to redo the Playa Encanto road so its residents will not be stranded in the future.) So why so much water? Well, since the Sonoyta river was running pretty strong it destroyed most dirt roads and the washes were running pretty strong. And along with this, the dam on the Tohono O’odham Reservation had to be opened so it would not break so all of this water came down through the Sonoyta River into Peñasco, looking for a way out to the sea – right into the Playa Encanto area. We have friends that live out there and it was a bit chaotic for them. All of this teaches us that we need to be better prepared and it teaches us that you never know with Mother Nature. During Sergio, Alicia and I were at my family’s reunion down by Caborca and we got rained on, big time, and when we went to come back home, the storm had washed out the Caborca Highway (back up to Peñasco) so we had to

Photo by Tony Ballesteros

go all the way in to Caborca and then up to Sonoyta on Highway 2 and then back down to Highway 8 to get home to Peñasco. The extra drive was worth a weekend with almost 100 of my relatives! We tried to stay updated with during the storms and posted any important information for locals and travelers to help them stay safe, but it was pretty crazy and we are very happy that everything turned out okay. We did suffer some major roof leaks in the office and a lot of our old pictures have been destroyed, but the office is back to normal now – until it rains again (LOL) Obviously the city desperately needs some infrastructure and rain drains since it looks like bad storms are not going away anytime soon. I did notice that during the storms, businesses in Ajo and the Why Travel Store were very good about updating their Facebook Pages to let travelers know the road conditions coming down so a big THANK YOU to them. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope you have lots to be thankful for this year. Don’t forget to check your favorite restaurants for turkey dinner if you don’t feel like cooking! In years past we have been allowed to bring 1 turkey across the border, but just to let you know that you can get whole turkey’s locally so there’s no need to haul yours down if you don’t want to. As always, email us or hit us up on Facebook if you have any questions. Have a super time at the Rally – I’ll be in Old Port taking photos!

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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

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CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 American Home Services.....................(520) 303-1016 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858

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

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Chef Mickey's Place...........................(638) 388-9500 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Oyster House........................(638) 382-5443 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Cielito Lindo Restaurant................(638) 108-2100 Ext. 7 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020 Clippers Barber Shop............................(638) 100-0982

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

Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328

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

Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 German Osorio Studio...........................(520) 401-6570 Gift Shop & Gallery..............................520-387-6858 Gila Bend Title and Registration Services..928-683-2577 Giuseppi’s Espresso...................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon.................................383-5075 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice U.S. Toll Free..................................602-971-0166 Hector Munro...................................(602) 503-0682 Hotel Viña del Mar................................383-0100 or.....................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free...........................01-800-560-2123

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Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES Inspections 4U..........(623) 330-6968/(638) 382-5469 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 Iron City Polaris..................................(602) 272-5551 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Jungle Juice.........................................(638) 107-1869 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 Tony’s Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452

Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Maria Ituarte......................................(602) 883-6634 Mariachis & Tequila...............................(638) 383-1499

Mark Paliscak.......................................(602) 526-7478 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Mic Mickey's...............................(638) 383-8928 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158

N-O

Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280

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

P Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Azul Seypet Resorts....................(602) 789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

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

T Tapia & Associates Attorneys................(480) 467-4611 Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 The Horny Toad....................................(480) 488-9542 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tony’s Cafe...............................044-638-690-1589 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413

Q&R

Tucson Sonoran Express.......................(520) 954-2556

Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Rebecca & Rene Palomino....................(520) 407-6086 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point BBQ House..........................(638) 100-6886 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Gallery.......................................383-7174 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134 Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

Turati Optical..............................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals......383-3919 or........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group..............602-465-6556

U-V U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W WCI Group................(638) 110-5730 / (480) 297-7818 West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283

Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145

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

or.......................................................520-777-0018

Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 ELECTRIC

Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

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

Emergency dial...066

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

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

Jungle Juice (638) 107-1869

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627 Closed Wed.

Sushi Sun 383-2772

Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992

Pedro's Restaurant (638) 105-5166

TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

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

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

EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2018 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Thursday 1st Wednesday 14th • Dia de Todos Los • Fall Fashion Fiesta Santos at Manny's Beach • Desert Fly Caster Club 12pm to 3pm Rocky Point outing. Saturday 17th Friday 2nd • Mermaid's Market • Day of the Dead 10am - 3pm at (Día de Muertos) Shrimp Plaza on • Desert Fly Caster Blvd. Benito Juarez Rocky Point outing. • 5PM - Puerto • International Art Peñasco Scouts Show and Day of Troop 002 - Murder the Dead event, Mistery Dinner. For music, folkloric more info call (520) dancers, crafst 906-3096 or (638) food. in Ajo, AZ 386-8645. Saturday 3rd • Desert Fly Caster Rocky Point outing. • Mermaid's Market 10am - 3pm at Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez

Tuesday 20th • Mexico Revolution Day

Thursday 22th • Thanksgiving Day • Cholla Bay Sportsmen's Club Sunday 4th Thanksgiving • Desert Fly Caster Dinner - anyone Rocky Point outing. donating a turkey, please cook and Tuesday 6th carve before • 2pm to 3:30pm bringing it to the U.S. Consulate Club House. $2 for Passport Fair- All members $5 for U.S. citizens non members. seeking a passport or notarial DECEMBER services. Held 2018 at the American Legion MX15 Ave. st Chihuahua, across Saturday 1 from Pink Cadillac • Mermaid's Market 10am - 3pm at Restaurant) Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez th Thursday 8 • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Friday 9th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Saturday 10th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Sunday 11th • 18th Annual Rocky Point Rally Monday 12th • Veterans' Day

Saturday 8th • Cholla Bay Sportsmen's Club Light Parade - This is different from past years Saturday 15th • Mermaid's Market 10am - 3pm at Shrimp Plaza on Blvd. Benito Juarez • Cholla Bay Sportsmen's Club Kid's Christmas Party

EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who cares to play, and with happy hour prices! 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. TUESDAYS AA - 7:00 pm Big Book Study open meeting 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 3820113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. THURSDAYS AA - 11:00 am Women's meeting open meeting Al-Anon meets at 11am. English meetings. (See pg. 42) PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. Latitude 31º - Card games and other games. FRIDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday. Mah Jongg - noon at Latitude 31• Restaurant. Contact Beverly (638) 388-7766 or (505) 565-5138 for more info. Seashell Museum (Free admission) Open every Friday 10am to 5pm. (638) 388-6559. Seashell Museum by Naomi & Russ Black. Open from 10am to 5pm. July thur Sept. by Appointment only. Address: 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo. SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

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Hola, amigas y amigos. I didn’t get any questions for the November issue, but I have two items on my agenda.

1. RAIN In last month’s column I told a Rocky Point visitor about our 3.5 inches of average annual rainfall that is spread out all year. Oops. A couple weeks ago Hurricane Rosa managed to hop the Baja Peninsula and curve north, and we got a year’s worth of rain, and then some, in one storm. As you might imagine, a city with so little rain doesn’t spend a lot on sophisticated storm drains. And as my grandfather often said, “Why fix the roof when it isn’t raining?” Which was an odd thing for him to say since he was a carpenter and he made a living fixing roofs. Go figure. Anyway, the storm washed out roads, flooded streets and pretty much did what water does when there is limited to nonexistent storm sewer infrastructure. Heavy rain in a place that gets hardly any can be economically devastating. Loss of tourism is a major concern, and also structure repair, and drying out stores and restaurants.

In a few short days, and after a lot of hard work, most roads and streets and businesses were open and ready for your patronage. To help the less fortunate get back on their feet, please give generously when you see traffic stops that collect funds for the Red Cross.

2. SPEED I don’t know about you, but the closer I get to Rocky Point, the more excited I am to enjoy the pleasures that await. Twentyfive years ago, when traffic was not quite as heavy, I would put the hammer down and make the last 60 miles in an hour or less, which would have been impossible if I drove the speed limit. Now that I am older and, hopefully, wiser, I realize that all those cars I passed on the highway ended up right behind me at the first stop light on Juarez. The point I am making is that shaving a few minutes off your drive is not worth shaving years off your life, or of those in an oncoming car. Please slow down. The ocean awaits, as well as friendly merchants who will provide you with all the food, drinks and fun you can stand.

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Manny’s Beach Club…IT’S BAAACKKK! & More Awesome Than Ever!!!

By Mark Paliscak

zoly Moley…a storm that hit Rocky Point…If you had not heard or seen the pictures on Facebook, it was most amazing. I have been in Rocky Point for 13 years now I believe and have never heard of or seen floods like the storms that hit over the week of October 8th…they made the Rosa “hurricane” look mild. I heard parts of Rocky Point and specifically Cholla Bay received over 3 inches of rain in a couple hours… well our infrastructure and sandy roads just cannot handle that much water all at once! It was just amazing to see people in boats going down roads and just how many roads were closed or blocked off due to the storm.

mop around…it seemed to come together with seconds to spare before the 1pm official opening on October 13th! At 1pm Mexican time (which means ehhhhh…close enough…it was a few minutes late…), the official red ribbon cutting ceremony took place. It was truly amazing… photographers, news reporters (Marco Y Amigos was snapping pics for you all…), family, friends and the public were there. The number of people there for the ribbon cutting had to have been easily a few hundred. And Manny, the original owner and partner even made it and did the ribbon cutting himself. Then, within an hour the place was packed, drinks were flying, people were swimming in the pool…YES A POOL…and swim up bar… the live band was going off and the place was literally jumping. It truly was a memorable day!

If you have not been to Manny’s Beach Club, this is a true must see in town. If you

Which goes to show how incredible it was that Manny’s Beach Club still opened on October 13th! After having setbacks with the rains and flooding from Hurricane Rosa, I was astonished to hear all was still set for the grand opening. Then, another storm blew in days before the finishing touches were being done. When I first saw Manny’s Beach Club following the second storm, it literally looked like a moat! I was certain that there would be NO WAY that it could be pulled off. But…never count out the Gaona Guys and the Princess of Rocky Point and their gang of support. When I arrived Saturday just before 11 AM, there was already elbows flying everywhere but there still seemed like so much to do. Well, with everyone’s help… it has been a while since I have swung a

have never been to Manny’s…just ask anyone in town and they will point in the right direction to the “El Mirador” section of town right on the beach. As you enter into Manny’s, there is a welcome bar up front with a fun vibe with tunes cranking. They also have put together an exciting gift shop with all sorts of hats, t shirts, tanks, mugs, key chains and the like. After you mosey around the front bar, you will see what looked like about 8-10 hotel rooms that are completely new and sleek… imagine rolling out of bed to the Manny’s Beach Club pool and having a Bloody Mary or Michelada or Mimosa? As you round around back, you will find the sports bar and restaurant to your right which was not quite done for the grand opening but is well under way. To your left, you will find a bar with swing seats…hmmm…kind of funny that this is Monkey’s bar! Beyond this bar to the left is the beautiful pool and swim up bar and straight ahead is one of the huge stages for the

band. To the right, is the giant palapa with a huge bar stretching down the front. There is direct access to the beach at Manny’s which is cool if you want to go for a little stroll after lunch or dinner.

I also had the pleasure of leaving the celebrations at Manny’s Beach Club to celebrate the stunning wedding of Denise Meyer and Michael Marr at Bella Sirena. With all the wind and rain in the morning and the previous couple days, I was not too hopeful for a nice evening wedding for them. But as luck would have it, the bride and groom and guests got to experience some beautiful sunset photos and the weather just seemed to be perfect. All the best in the world to you Denise and Mike and thank you so much for the distinct pleasure of your friendship! Until next month my Rocky Point friends, be safe and be happy…and I know I will be back to Manny’s Beach Club…hope to see you there! Always remember, every day may not be a good day…but there is good in every day! Adios Amigos…see you at the beach! GOD BLESS

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Hurricane Rosa Demonstrates the Importance of Home Maintenance membrane roofing system designed for concrete finishes and once installed it must be maintained once a year by coating it with a special waterproof sealant called Impercool. Many homeowners will do this one time but never perform the follow-up maintenance once a year. Be sure to do the follow up each year and recoat the roof to ensure a lasting finish. Even if the material says it will last ten years I promise you it will not because of our climate. When the wind blows there is sand mixed in with the wind, so your roof gets hit with a nature’s sand blaster 365 days a year and it will eat away at your sealant. So always coat your roof at least once a year.

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

urricane Rosa visited us last month and dumped a year’s worth of rain in a matter of a couple days flooding the streets and many homes. With very little rain here each year, the onslaught of a hurricane, which was downgraded to a tropical storm when it hit Puerto Peñasco, had many homeowners realizing that they failed to keep up their home maintenance when many homes leaked water from the roofs, doors and windows during the storm.

Water Tight Concrete Walls

If you have ever built a small extension, garage or even built a home in the United States or Canada that experience will not resemble the process of building a home in Mexico. In Mexico, your entire home is a combination of poured concrete with iron reinforcement and concrete block. All your support beams, foundations, flooring and roof will be poured reinforced concrete while your walls will be concrete block. While there are many advantages to building with concrete block for example, the strength and longevity of your home, increased safety and peace of mind during

Sealing Windows and Doors

Hurricane Rosa visited us last month and dumped a year’s worth of rain in a matter of a couple days flooding the streets and many homes.

dangerous weather and inherent insulation qualities there is also a downside and that is high maintenance. One major issue with concrete construction is the hair-line cracks that form on the exterior surface of the homes. They form due to the expansion and contraction from the heat of the day. These cracks must be maintained and repaired every 6 months, or your home can receive water during a rain storm. As many homeowners witnessed during Hurricane Rosa, those small cracks that look harmless from the outside provide a pathway into your home during a storm and you will get water leakage. Make sure to patch up those cracks to maintain a water tight finish every six months or as they appear.

Sealing your Roof

Most roofs here in Puerto Peñasco are also made of poured concrete and they must be sealed every year, or they will leak during a major rainstorm causing damage inside. The problem with concrete is it absorbs water and slowly erodes your roof from within compromising its integrity causing it to leak unless you take the steps necessary to protect it. First, you must professionally seal your roof with a

A common mistake we see as a construction company is property owners fail to seal their doors and windows on an annual basis. In the States, we can seal our doors and windows every 3-5 years and not experience problems but down here it must be done every year, or they leak water. As we mentioned previously, the soil is sandy and when the wind blows it’s much like a sand blaster slowly chipping away at your caulk and seal. Don’t be caught in the next rain storm with water streaming through your doors and windows. Seal your doors and windows each year with the strongest rated caulk you can purchase.

SEALING THE ROOF - Most roofs here in Puerto Peñasco are also made of poured concrete and they must be sealed every year, or they will leak during a major rainstorm causing damage inside.

WALL REPAIR - One major issue with concrete construction is the hair-line cracks that form on the exterior surface of the homes so make sure to patch up those cracks to maintain a water tight finish every six months or as they appear. About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com

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New Toy… Continued

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

ust returning from a week in Puerto Vallarta and Sayulita in Nayarit, I can’t help but think, NOTHING beats a November beach weekend in Puerto Peñasco. Now don’t get me wrong, I like all Mexican beach towns. But, perhaps it’s because I lived in our charming little sea town and call it home, or it could be my great circle of friends that are always here to meet up with, but I haven’t found a Mexican beach town that beats RP in November. As I strolled the pretty beach with pounding surf in Sayulita, Mexico last month in October, I couldn’t help but compare: very hot and humid, buggy with brown water in some areas, and no diamonds on the water. The fact remains, I just couldn’t wait to get back to my town for the month of November.

Why? What do I love about November more than any other month?

Let me count the ways: 1. Weather, weather, weather, okay yes, it is beautiful this month, but perfect is more like the right word. Low humidity, sunny days, no mosquitoes...I just love November. (And, did I add, 12 years ago my wedding was on the sandy shores of the Sea of Cortez). Again, I chose it because of the perfect weather. Yes, I love this indoor- outdoor

weather month. 2. Rocky Point Rally happens in November. This is the 18th year for this fantastic event. Such a great long 4-day weekend for everything that goes fast, makes music and has a motor. (it is also Veteran’s Day in the U.S so a long weekend) Money is raised for charities, live music is all around and a fun crowd is enjoying this gorgeous weather. If you love motorcycles, or just watching a fun crowd, come on down. Rockypointrally.com. 3. Great sea. Low winds and flat seas (hopefully) if boating or waters sports are for you, this month is for you. The hurricanes and tropical storms we witnessed last month should be blown out of here. Get the kayaks, SUP boards, boats, boogie boards and go catch the sea and the sun. 4. Shrimp. Yes, shrimp is what I love about Rocky Point in general, but they are especially tasty this month. And, as I taste test the other shrimp around the country, because I have delegated myself as the official shrimp taster, Puerto Peñasco is still No. #1. 5. Enjoy another 4-day long weekend because Thanksgiving also happens this month. Personally, I enjoy shrimp with my turkey. What about you? Give thanks and spend extra time with your family renting a condo or camping on the beach, the weather is perfect for camping and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to stay somewhere for the long holiday weekend. 6. Short travel days to come here- I love that. I really do. For those of us who are in Phoenix or Tucson or anywhere in Arizona, it is a short drive. And, that is the greatest thing. I was reminded of this as I had to fly from Puerto Vallarta to Oakland California, stand

in customs for an hour, and then my plane was delayed before I could fly back to Phoenix. I love that we can drive here from our Arizona cities in less than four hours. That means you can bring the whole family, even the dog. NO custom lines, no expensive airline tickets, no black Friday traffic. And there are great local restaurants in town who will whip up and serve you delicious turkey and shrimp. 7. The cost of renting here in November is so affordable compared to other beach towns. And, because we are such a short distance you don’t have to stay a whole week. Save a bundle, rent a beautiful condominium for a long weekend or a house, for two to ten people. 8. The color of the Sea of Cortez. Sorry, but the Sea of Cortez is mesmerizing as it switches from blue to green to aqua to turquoise. Pacific doesn’t compare…Caribbean might… 9. The stars, because of the tropics and the rainy season, I missed our beautiful starry nights, especially over in Cholla where the light is low. 10. The sunsets. Magnificent. I’ve been all over the world and I haven’t seen anything to beat the sky. So yes, I am excited for this fabulous month. Get out there and enjoy all of November. If I were you, I would take the whole month off and just stay in Puerto Peñasco or work from down here. Bask in the sun, and enjoy our warmth, while those in Flagstaff, AZ and many other parts of the world, have already seen snow, trade mittens for bathing suits, and maybe a little hoodie to wear at night. Fall in love with November, I have. I’ll save you a seat, meet me at the beach.

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

By Vince Deadmond

felt as though the deck was stacked against me. My new Perception Pescador Pilot 12-foot pedal kayak was delivered three days later than I expected. Of course, I had those three days off, and those days could have been used better outfitting the new yak. I ended up watching videos on how others had made their yaks more fishable, or how they had rigged camera, and other equipment. I needed to get the boat on the water and fish, so I had some idea of where to place some of the new pieces. Some of my favorite home lakes had an algae bloom and were fishing poorly. My schedule and the tide chart were not in alignment for a Rocky Point Trip. So, I took the high road to Bluewater Lake (8000 ft.) in New Mexico and fished for Tiger Musky. At 8000 feet I had forgotten that my Costco sized tube of SPF 50 would be pressurized and would come out in a rush. Just before I arrived New Mexico Game and Fish were doing a net and electro shocking survey. That had its usual effect for fishermen, it slowed down the fishing. I spotted Musky, and later in the day Musky began to play and show themselves, a good sign. Around 4:00 PM I managed to hook and land a nice 30 inch plus Tiger Musky. Finally, I got on the road to Puerto Peñasco with the kayak loaded in the truck. This was shortly after “The Storm”. Roads still had standing water, residents in Playa Encanto were unable to get in and out easily. I was able to drive through the water rushing over highway 3 out to La Pinta. Most of the smaller vehicles were unable to drive through the high water. The day I fished was calm, but there was plenty of grass and debris from the storm. I had to clean my fly and line after every cast. I managed to catch a few Pompano. On my return trip I noticed that earth was missing from under the train tracks. It was a heck of a storm, and it did some real damage to many homes and businesses. The next day I fished Cholla Bay, and the water was starting to clean up. It was a large tide, but the new kayak was quite stable. Usually I fish out of an inflatable pontoon boat and Cholla Bay has some currents that can be troublesome. I had no problems in the peddle kayak. I had installed an anchor trolley and a drift chute. This allowed me to position the kayak in the waves so it was more stable and slowed down my drift speed. The fishing was not spectacular, but I did manage to catch numerous Cabrilla. The following day was Sunday and the waves on Mirador Beach were about three feet. I had seen videos of kayaks launching in waves that big, but I was not ready to test it. I ended the weekend by watching football and eating too much. Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy can be reached at Best Hardware True Value 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and at 480 982 7461.

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By Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

"Making Rocky Point a better place to be an animal" Quote By Lannette Phipps

A literary column

By Marcia Diane

ere we are firmly established in our glorious cool perfect weather season, eh hem, except for the occasional hurricane or tropical storm…hey nothing’s perfect. I have an unusual poet for us today. Came to me from my very own in-box from Poets.org.

he holidays are just around the corner. Maybe you are considering adding a new friend to your family. Also please consider making a year-end donation for the care of the animals. I have been working with animals here in Peñasco now for 17 years. My primary goal was to make Rocky Point a better place to be an animal. We brought in free spay/neuter clinics for the first time in 2009. We brought Compassion Without Borders in to do a week-long clinic in 2010. Their first but not their last. We also worked with the city on laws for the animals. We have received 5 recognition awards from the city for our work with bringing in free clinics. It took a village, but it worked...a big thank you to all the angels who helped us support our goals. I have slowed down due to health problems after lifting 50 lb. dogs and dog food for 17 years. We are lucky to see 2 new rescues have now started up

in the last few years. We were the only American rescue for 14 years but now there is help for the animals. We have some dogs and many cats waiting for fur-ever homes. If you are interested in adoption, please give me a call at the numbers below or contact me on Facebook. My energy level is low, and I am not as active as I once was. We will be posting pictures monthly of the animals presently at the center. We always have a need for food... grain free dog food, regular dog food, cat and kitten dry food, Purina canned Pate cat food and non-clumping litter. Toys and soft beds are always welcome. A big thank you to all our wonderful angels who have helped "Make Rocky Point a Better Place to be an Animal". A possible title for the book I’m writing. If you have a story about your experience with AACORP please send it to me to add to the book or print in the Ricky Point Times Newspaper. 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

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> They asked me to write a poem like a lush life, a Johnny Hartman poem. A poem that would make your fake eyelashes fall off. A poem with the city all up in it. A poem, matter of fact, like a city, one that can only be reached by train. yeah, write us a poem like a train, but not like coltrane. Just write a coltrane poem that contains the essence of the city, the way the horizon sounds like Elvin Jones playing cymbals & trash trucks. I mean, just write a poem that contains the essence of West Philly—a poem you’ve already written—write that. yeah, write a recycled Philly poem about a Philly that doesn’t exist anymore. Write the sequel. Write a new romancing the stone, but set it in philly, starring a black woman poet & a Belizean sailor. write that scene where your angry neighbors shut down a fast food joint with Danny Devito or those motley kids discover the smirking mouth of a creek buried under 43rd. Make sure it’s juicy with brotherly love & that other stuff. Drop-in a cheesesteak, but make sure it’s gluten-free because our audience is particular. You know, like people who don’t like poetry. Not that you can’t write what you want, but for now, just write it like you love every damn inch of the city. Even the hawks & vultures & raccoons & the characters like knives sharpened by the week, or like fruit bruised & first-frosted. Write it like you believe the city has seasons, that it can change in its deepest cracks, unseen corners. Write like you know these corners, you know

why this building is painted pink, why this one is empty, why this one is a missing tooth on the block. Write it like you know what it’s like for a tooth to be taken. Write it like you know what it’s like for a home to be lost. Or try writing it like you carry the voices of lost homes to bed with you. Like they are evidence & you are a detective. Like they are memories & you are family. Write it like you can see beyond seeing. Like you know the origin of shoulders sharp as javelins, can decode 3-pointed stars hunched under streetlights. Like you are related to the men selling socks & incense, oils & belts. Like you can read the compass on their faces. Like you can recreate the arpeggios of the one-eyed singer or the $200 upright with beer-colored keys at the thrift store. Just write a poem like a secondhand store full of dishes & leather jackets. Vibrating with the leftovers of people. Bleeding in solidarity with a woman in a ripped red sweater like an ear, wailing in the street one summer night. A poem full of peach seeds & lightning bugs. A poem that can change the color of the sky. < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < Here’s what Yolanda had to say about this poem, which is one of the main things that got my attention. Who among us has not had something we cherished smashed only to have it become a guiding light. Wonderful. “Last year, I was asked by an editor to write another poem just like “5 South 43 Street, Floor 2” from my book, Monk Eats an Afro. At first, I struggled with how to approach the impossible challenge of writing the same poem twice, especially because that little block of West Philadelphia has changed so much since I lived there almost twenty years ago. But after a week or two of stewing, I had a breakthrough—I finally found the words to ‘rewrite’ the place where I had once lived. When I submitted the poem to the editor, he said I had made a mockery of the assignment, wasted his time, and refused to publish it. At first, I was shocked and hurt, but then I came to adore this notoriously rejected poem, which exposes the absurdity of the assignment, the limitations of memory, and the edges of poetry's ability to bear witness to the razing loss of neighborhood culture through gentrification.” —Yolanda Wisher Join us won’t you at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com for our monthly on-line writer’s group and share some of your ‘lost’ treasures and tell us how you reclaimed them.

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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!

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

More Security Cameras Installed Throughout City

Tourist Unit (TAU) received a training course in tactics and police techniques by the International Tactical Defense Institute, reported Carlos Bravo. The Director of the TAU explained that this training has the objective of improving personal defense, the disarmament of weapons, increased public confidence, as well as the proper handling of tactical equipment. The training in police tactics and techniques was taught by Master Sergio Camacho, from the City of Phoenix, Arizona, and Director of the International Tactical Defense Institute.

Peñasco's "El Gallo" Wins Bout

Juventino Rosas was made for the construction of the school. Architect Daniel Almada, President of the College of Architects and member of the association, thanked the Municipal President for the attention provided as well as the donated property to build their facilities where monthly meetings, assemblies, conventions and conferences will be held. "Thanks to the Municipal President for keeping his word and commitment to this College of Architects," he said. "He is the first President to give us the attention as a school, showing that he is sensitive to the issues raised, since with this donation, he will provide us security of having a downtown office and a place where we can bring our profession to our community. " In this project the Colegio de Arquitectos Rocaportenses will build a reception lobby, a large conference room and a meeting room.

New Fines for Flying a Drone without a License

Mayor Kiko Munro and Officer Edwar Osvaldo Haros Martínez, Deputy Director of Public Security, along with Lindoro Galindo Lugo, Administrative Director, announced the continued improvement of public safety as additional security cameras had been placed at strategic locations throughout the city. "Today we have greater security and the change is noticeable thanks to all of you who have supported us in implementing this security plan. Now we have more equipment and training. " of Sonora. The addition of cameras are only one part of the overall improvement in security throughout the city in both tourist areas as well as the business districts of town.

Junior bantamweight contender Juan Francisco Estrada badly wanted a knockout victory Saturday night, but he had to settle for a unanimous decision in his scheduled 12-round bout with Felipe Orucuta at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The judges scored it 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111 for Estrada. Orucuta (36-5, 30KOs) proved a much tougher opponent than expected. But Estrada (37-4, 25 KOs), after fading in the middle rounds, rallied down the stretch to win decisively, if not spectacularly. "When two Mexicans are in the ring, you're going to get a great fight," Estrada said.

Mayor Kiko Munro Presents Proposal to Build College of Architects

Public Security and Tourist Assistance Unit Receive Training Courses in Police Tactics and Techniques

Elements of the Municipal Public Security Directorate and the Auxiliary

The presentation of the infrastructure project where the offices of the Colegio de Arquitectos Rocaportenses will be built on the land donated by the XXII H. Town Hall of Puerto Peñasco, was presented to the Mayor Kiko Munro and by the members of this Civil Association. A donation of 228 square meters on Calle Alejandro Sobarzo and Avenida

As of December 2018, with the publication of the regulations on flight in the Official Gazette of the Federation, flying drones without a license could result in a fine of up to 403 thousand pesos. The DGAC considers that the responsibility of the drone pilot as comparable with the responsibility of the other pilots because the space they occupy is common to that of the manned ships and, sometimes the presence of an object of a certain weight can jeopardize a flight or the people who are in a manned aircraft. According to the manager, the flight of unmanned ships is a matter that must be taken seriously, since the presence of these ships can affect the performance of others. Luis Salazar said that although it is still unclear if drones weighing less than two kilograms will fall under the regulation, the DGAC does consider the need permits and regulations for the smaller drones necessary. "It's not clear yet, but the thought is to require a license for drones of more than two kilograms" he said. To obtain the license for drone flight, it will be necessary to take a flight course in a certified school, be Mexican by birth, be over 18 years of age, have a military release card, have completed high school, and have a good health status.

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State Government to Address Sand Dune Problem Along Coastal Highway

he Coastal Highway runs from Puerto Peñasco along the sea to El Golfo de Santa Clara, effectively shortening the distance and time needed to travel to that little coastal town as well as to San Luis, Mexicali, and California. The project took several years and the highway has been well received and is used frequently, however, many parts are often covered by sand after a windy day. This is very dangerous during the daytime when drivers come up on a dune covering the road, but at night, the dunes can be unseen until the last seconds, when it is too late to avoid them or even to slow down. There have been several very serious accidents caused by this problem. Recently, a plan to address the problem was announced by the State Government through the Local Board of Highways, reported José Fernando Miranda Ramos, Technical Director of this State agency. Rocky Point Mayor Kiko Munro, along with Héctor Vázquez del Mercado, President of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCV) of Puerto Peñasco, thanked the State public servant and the State Government for having attended the requests from the local government to address the problem. "The safety of residents and visitors is paramount for the Municipal Government," said the Mayor. "We have achieved efficient coordination by the Office of Conventions and Visitors with the Local Board of Highways who have responded to requests in a timely manner to improve the road infrastructure that connects Puerto Peñasco with the northwest of the State ". The Technical Director of the JCES explained that the emerging plan to mitigate the advance of dunes on the Coastal Highway includes 4 actions to be carried out, the first action will be perform the cleaning of the road and recovery of the right of way by heavy machinery, followed by the installation of warning signage and installation of barriers to limit the movement of dunes in the areas most affected. The Technical Director of the Board of Highways stated that these works will be carried out over the next 2 months in the road section from kilometer 40 to kilometer 90, with an investment in this first stage of approximately 3 million pesos. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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Tia Katy's Corner November 2018 By Kathleen Duncan

ince Thanksgiving is this month I thought I would take the opportunity to share the story of a family in our program that I am incredibly thankful for.

Homework Club teachers Xavier (far right) and Lupita (below) are just two of the team members I am very grateful for.

people who had never had access to educational opportunities themselves. Although they wanted so badly for their children to have the chance to go to school, when they had enrolled Yolanda in kindergarten two years earlier the cost of school supplies, snacks and transportation was more than they could afford. So, unfortunately, Yolanda had to stop attending kindergarten after only a few weeks. Yolanda (9), Israel (7) and Jesus (5) not long after we met them

I first met Yolanda (9), Isarael (7) and Jesus (5) in June of 2016 and they are the children who inspired me to start the ‘Jovenes en Ascenso’ program. When I met these kids they were not attending school and instead were helping their mother sell souvenirs in the Old Port seven days a week. I learned that their parents are wonderful, hard-working

to find a way to help more kids in this community have the opportunity to go to school. Of course I never imagined that only two years later I would be overseeing a program that is supporting hundreds of students in the community! While I am incredibly proud of every one of the students were serve, this family will always hold a very special place in my heart. Since the fall of 2016 all three kids have been attending school consistently and Yolanda is now in 3rd grade, Israel in 1st grade and Jesus in kindergarten. They are all doing very well academically and Yolanda recently shared with me that she wants to be a teacher when she grows up so that she can help other kids learn. Another thing I am very grateful for is the amazing team of 10 local professionals who supports our students throughout the school year. Every member of this talented and dedicated team regularly goes above and beyond to assure that our students have the resources and support they need to succeed and thrive in school. While I may have started this program

they are the reason for its success and I am very thankful for every one of them. Finally, seeing how many families in Mexico have to choose between basic needs and sending their kids to school has made me incredibly grateful for the educational opportunities that we have in the U.S. When I was raising my children I never truly appreciated how, unlike in Mexico, we are able to send our children to public kindergarten through high school without having to pay for registration, tuition, books, fees or even transportation. This Thanksgiving, as you reflect on all that you are grateful for, I hope you will consider helping us give more kids in Rocky Point the gift of education. For only $35 a month you can sponsor a student in our program or you can make a one-time tax-deductible donation of any amount. Just go to www.stepsoflove.org and click on the donate tab. Feel free to contact me with questions or for more information at katy@stepsoflove.org. Muchas Gracias and Happy Holidays!

Israel graduating from kindergarten last June

When I spoke with their mother for the first time she cried when explaining how the extra expenses to send Yolanda to school left the family without enough money for food. I remember so vividly walking away from that encounter thinking "no parent should have to choose between feeding their children and sending them to school!" It was in that moment the seed for this program was planted and I became determined

Yolanda working hard in class

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Wood Family Shrimp Fest

Puerto Peñasco is Confirmed, Again, as the Best Tourist Destination in Sonora

ith a total of 1.1 billion pesos in economic revenue during the first 5 months of 2018, Puerto Peñasco has outdone itself as the top tourist destination in the State of Sonora, stated Mayor Kiko Munro. The Mayor explained that the statistics provided by the Ministry of Finance through the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Peñasco (OCV) are the result of the constant promotional campaign that has been implemented both nationally and in the USA, presenting Puerto Peñasco as the best tourist destination in the state of Sonora and the Northern part of Mexico. He explained that from January to May 2018 there was an economic benefit of 387 million pesos in lodging, 334 million pesos in restaurants, 166 million pesos in various activities, 110 million pesos in transportation and, 110 million pesos more in retail sales. Kiko Munro, reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting Puerto Peñasco as the best tourist destination and beach in the State of Sonora, in northwestern Mexico as well as in the southern United States. “We are giving all our efforts to make this port grow, we will continue to promote the attractions that make Peñasco the best beach in the northwest of Mexico," acknowledged the Mayor. "The bases are firm, Peñasco took flight and now there is no one to stop it. We are on our way to progress and we are going at full speed." This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

By Stephanie Wood

Mix the broccoli with olive oil, 1-3 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of parmesan, and 1 tsp of basil. Lay it out on a foil covered baking sheet (or put some extra olive oil on the baking sheet if you don’t have foil). Start cooking the broccoli well before you start the shrimp. I like to cook my broccoli a minimum of 30 minutes because I like it crispy.

t’s finally shrimp season once again! Bless the seas for our little crustacean delicacies! We had our annual Wood family Shrimp Fest recently. This year I went a little healthier. I initially had pulled recipes for some cream based deliciousness, but then I remembered that most of our crew is lactose intolerant (sad face).

This is a very easy recipe, the most labor intensive part was cleaning the shrimp. Since I am a shrimp-a-holic, I requested 5lbs of shrimp. Let me tell you, it’s quite a process to peel and devein 5lbs of shrimp. Riley even chipped in to peel her first shrimp. I started getting a hand cramp about halfway through the peeling and had to call in reinforcements. My brother-in-law was a trooper and deveined all 5lbs. Of course, in the end, it’s well worth the work!

• Shrimp with Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli • Shrimp – I used approximately 2lbs • Broccoli – I used 2 bags • Olive Oil – I didn’t measure, just generously drizzled it on • Garlic – 3-5 cloves minced (I use jarred minced) • Parmesan – 1/2 cup • Basil – 2 tsp • Lemon Preheat oven to 40 degrees.

While the broccoli cooks mix the shrimp with olive oil, garlic and 1 tsp of basil. When the broccoli is about done, throw the shrimp on another baking sheet and cook for until done, opaque, about 6-10 minutes. Mix the shrimp into the broccoli, squeeze lemon on top of the mix, and serve. I think this might be my new favorite way to cook shrimp, it was delish! I’ll make it with asparagus when it’s in season. The other shrimp dish I made was my old standby – shrimp sautéed in butter and garlic. I served this with zoodles (spiraled zucchini) and pesto. Now to answer a burning shrimp question…because I’m curious, and we were having an extensive shrimp poop discussion while everyone was gathered round the cleaning (yes we were drinking)…some of us said that the shrimp

must be deveined, some of us didn’t think it was totally necessary (I’m not ratting anyone out here). The definitive answer from my best friend Google is…no, you do not have to devein shrimp if you are cooking it. On jumbo shrimp, when the vein is larger, it may affect the taste, or have a gritty texture; but many chefs won’t devein small or medium shrimp because it’s translucent anyway. It’s basically a matter of aesthetic preference…so in our family, we devein. ¡Buen Provecho!

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San José / St. Joseph’s to be climate controlled

By Cholla Charli

t took an extremely hot and windy day in September, and a generous offer by two people attending the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph's/San José in La Cholla; but the process is now under way to install air conditioners/heaters at the mission church. It was Mexican Independence Day, over 90 degrees at 8 a.m., with high winds blowing. The vacationers were speeding by the church in off-road vehicles, stirring up the sand, which poured through the open windows. By the end of the service, everyone and everything was wearing a heavy dusting of sand. At the end of Mass, a visitor and a local parishioner each volunteered to fund a minisplit AC/heating unit for the church. Sexton Bob Keller evaluated the cost and determined that with a little more support, it would be possible. “All of our upgrades at St. Joseph’s/San José have been done in phases – not typical construction phases, but money phases. As we have the fund, through donations in our Building Fund Box in the back of the church, we tackle the next project or part of a project. “We started this project by bringing in the electricians to install 220-volt wiring for the units. We'll install the first two two-ton units right away and, hopefully by winter when we really need the heat, we'll have money for the second two units,” Keller added. The four two-ton units will be adequate only if the exposed trusses are enclosed and insulated, which adds another “phase” to the project. Keller is also exploring the cost for that type of work.

Dominguez connecting wires near the roof for the air conditioning system.

“People don't think of Rocky Point as getting cold, but last winter our musicians were playing the organ and guitar with gloves on,” Keller said. “It would be great if we could have heat in the church before our evening Christmas program on Dec. 23.” Keller also pointed out that the existing windows were not designed to seal out wind, rain or blowing sand, and will eventually need to be replaced in order for the heating and cooling system to work at maximum efficiency during the weekly service. San José/St. Joseph's offers the only bilingual Mass in Rocky Point, with readings first in Spanish, then English. The hymns alternate English and Spanish verses and the sermon/homily is translated by a lay minister or bilingual visitor each Sunday at 8 a.m. To reach the church, take the road past the Sandy Beach condos and past Wrecked at the Reef. As you wind toward Cholla Bay, you’ll see the church on the right before you reach the police substation. All are welcome. Those who would like to contribute to the building fund can call Sexton Bob Keller at 928-7066928 or reach him by e-mail at bob@keller.net.

Electrician Francisco Dominguez brings the 220-volt lines into the breaker box in preparation for the installation of four two-ton mini-split AC/heating units for San José/St. Joseph's church in La Cholla where Mass is held every Sunday at 8 a.m.

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

By Barbara Iverson

aise your hand if this is your favorite time of the year - mine was the first one up based on the great weather and the holiday spirit in the air. As we enter this holiday season, Rodeo Drive is the place to shop. If you are looking for a perfect gift, something unique, or even traditional, you will find it within one of the many shops on Rodeo Drive. As you visit shops along Rodeo, you will be amazed at the diverse selections from eclectic to modern to traditional, and everything in between. If you are visiting Rodeo Drive, Su Casa and Plaza Fabiola are both places you absolutely must stop for a rewarding

shopping experience! Both shops are celebrating Thanksgiving with Black Friday specials throughout their stores which makes it a perfect time to do some holiday shopping. Su Casa prides itself in selecting unique, hand-crafted in Mexico items that go beautifully with any décor. From sophisticated white enameled pewter for your favorite Aunt Mimi or a whimsical piggy bank for the little one on your list, this is the place. Su Casa also features a beautiful selection of original art which delivers a wide-range of mediums and content. Best of all, you may see their resident artist, Mickey, painting out on their Patio. The incredible art and plethora of décor items should not be missed, especially as there are holiday saving throughout the store! Next door, you will find Plaza Fabiola which has a selection of resort wear with a look of casual sophistication. Their clothing for both men and women features beautiful colors made of comfortable gauze or manta with styles becoming to every body type. They also feature attractive jewelry to polish off your outfit. Over the summer they expanded their store come and their charming addition should not be missed. You will be delighted when you find that perfect ensemble and even more so by the wonderful holiday sale! Once you’ve shopped, drop by Mariachi’s and Tequila for a frosty Margarita or some of their delicious cuisine. Great food, great service and great selection with a charming décor. You cannot ask for much more. Visit Rodeo Drive which thrives because of their courteous and friendly vendors, great prices and a wonderful selection of merchandise – many of which the vendors create right there in their shops! See you on the Drive!

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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.

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

COMING FROM PHOENIX

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.

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

U.S. AIRPORTS (CLOSEST)

The Crossing at San Luis (south of Yuma, AZ) is the fastest and easiest point to cross. Head East on I-8 and take Hwy. 95 S towards Yuma. You will cross at San Luis Rio Colorado. Continue straight for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to Ave. Obregon. That is the main road through San Luis. You will go all the way through town and see a sign for Puerto Peñasco and El Golfo de Santa Clara off to your right. Exit right at the bridge and follow the signs to Puerto Peñasco. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 pesos). The road is smooth and free of potholes and has plenty of places to pass and pull over. Just outside of El Golfo, you will turn left onto the Coastal Highway (003) and follow that all the way to Rocky Point. Signs are clearly marked. Look on our facebook page for pictures of the signs, roadway, stops and scenery.

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

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. 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

All parties are taken to the police station where you 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.

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED

ACCIDENTS CON’T

ACCIDENTS If you are involved in a (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise.

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

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: 3915 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107 U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

DUTY FREE ITEMS You are allowed $300 USD tax free in new merchandise per person. Merchandise must be in same vehicle as person(s) declaring. The following is a list of items which you may bring into Mexico tax free. • Items for personal use such as clothing, shoes and toiletries according to the length of your stay. • 1 photographic or motion video camera, including a power source and rolls of film or video cassettes. (No professional equipment.) • Books and magazines. • 1 used sports article or piece of equipment for individual use. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 3 liters (approx. 3 quarts) of wine, alcohol, beer, etc. if the passenger is an adult. You may import an additional 2 liters and pay the corresponding tax. • Medicine for personal use (with your prescription). • Suitcases to transport your items.

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

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

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

IMPORTING You are allowed to bring in $300 USD per person worth of new merchandise - this does not include your personal items such as clothing, toiletries, etc. If you have new merchandise in excess of $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities inbetween. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point Phone (602) 971-0166 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522 Tucson Sonoran Express (520) 954-2556 www.TucsonSonoranExpress.com

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

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

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

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

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

$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ Typical Bank Hours Mon.-Fri. open 8:30 or 9 AM, close 4 or 5 PM Saturday 9 or 10 AM - 2 PM Banks do not offer Safety Deposit Boxes BANKS IN PUERTO PEÑASCO BANAMEX Sucursal Pinacate Blvd. Benito Juárez & Campeche 383-3943 or 383-4830 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Blvd. López Portillo 388-5842 or 388-5844 BANCOMER 383-2947 or 383-2430 Blvd. Benito Juárez & V. Estrella and in Plaza Fremont BANORTE 383-5955 • Blvd. Benito Juárez 388-6901 • Blvd. Fremont & Sinaloa SANTANDER SERFIN 383-2091 or 383-4288 Blvd. Benito Juárez & Calle 13 Hwy. 85, north of town ATM MACHINES ATM’s are located at the banks and have 24 hr. access. They give pesos only. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Fremont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-2200 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM Mormon Church 18th St & Cuauhtémoc Ave Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 383-2959 Calle 20 Simon Morua Sunday Services: 8:00 am and 10:00 am 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm Rocky Point Bible Church Iglesia Ev. Nuevo Nacimiento Pastor Manuel Agundez Blvd. Samuel Ocaña between San Luis and Guillermo Prieto Services in Spanish, but many English speaking groups attend to translate Services Sunday and Wednesday and Bible Study Groups Children’s Ministry every Saturday in Colonia Nueva Good News Club with Esperanza de Vida San Francisco Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Sunday Service: 11:00 am San Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

San Judas Tadeo near old Cholla Bay Road Sunday Services: 5:00 pm San Martin de Porres Ave. Luis Encinas Sunday Services: 9:00 am Templo La Hermosa 383-7130 Pastor Carlos Gracian Located next to the new cemetery Sunday Services: 10:00 am WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 English Speaking Doctors Blvd. Benito Juarez Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco CLOSEST U.S. CLINIC Desert Senita Health Center 401 Malcate, Ajo, AZ 85321 Off main blvd. at curve, N of the bank (520) 387-5651 CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065 383-2266 Cruz Roja Mexicana Services are absolutely free 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Red Cross does not receive any funding and operate solely on donations. Your contributions will be welcome at any time in their office on Blvd Fremont or stop when you see them on your way into town. Red Cross has Technicians and Instructors available in case of a disaster in Puerto Peñasco. They treat non-life threatening wounds and can prepare patients for ground or air ambulance service to U.S. OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE AirEvac......................001-880-321-9522 Sky Med...................001-866-805-9624 CLINICS...............see Clincs on this page HOSPITALS Community...............................383-4566 IMSS..........................................383-5186 EMERGENCY NUMBERS WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 066 Electric dial...071 Fire Department dial...068 Marine Rescue dial...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC Police dial...060 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

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

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

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

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

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

RV PARKS DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. Almost all of the RV Parks in Puerto Peñasco offer tent camping. There are three oceanfront rv parks with services available and many more in town or with an ocean view. Oceanfront RV parks are: Cholla Bay - The Reef (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 Pets are allowed on the beaches and at the RV parks. Dogs must be leashed and please pick up after them. See “Pets” in this section for more information. Please call the individual park for their rates and reservations.

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

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

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

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700 www.siido.com

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

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

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 844 = dial 001+885+phone number

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

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Helping never felt so special

Women Helping Women Committee members (L-R) Linda Plante, Susie Beer, Nancy Britos, Sylvia Cox and Carol Roberson, planning the Women's Benefit Breakfast on Nov 27 at Cielito Lindo restaurant to benefit La Esperanza Women's Rehabilitation Center.

By Cholla Charli

t always feels great to help people in need. It feels even better when you can have fun with friends, enjoy an elegant meal and an amazing view. Women Helping Women is a charitable group with the goal of helping women. Specifically, to support women in recovery at La Esperanza Women's Rehabilitation Center in Puerto Peñasco. The group is spearheaded by Nancy Britos who, along with many friends, has been a volunteer at the Center for almost four years. Their first fund raising event will be a Women's Benefit Breakfast on Tuesday, November 27 at the beautiful Cielito Lindo Restaurant in the Sonoran Sky resort. The event will start with coffee and conversation at 10 a.m., and an opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items and participate in a raffle. A plated breakfast will include fruit with yogurt, pancake, eggs any style with choice of vegetables, bacon, chorizo, ham or salchicha, plus hash browns, coffee and juice. No-host mimosas and bloody Marys will also be available. While all of this is taking place, the ladies will be serenaded by classical guitar. The event and the charitable group were conceived by Britos, a Paraguay native who explained her motivation, “Being a Latin Woman, and a mother, I know how hard it can be. It is always double hard for a woman. You have to work hard to make a living, take care of your children and please your family.” Britos was a pastor and teacher of preschool and kindergarten in Paraguay. She said, “This is a mission. It's my way to serve God. Everybody can be God's hands on Earth.” “You can't do everything, but you can do something. If we can make a difference in even one woman's life, it makes everything we do worthwhile,” she added.

Some time back, she invited a group of friends to join her in taking lunch to the women in the Center on special occasions and spend some time just talking and laughing with them. Some of those women give their time to teach the women crafts and English. “The women are so grateful that people outside care about them,” she said. “They often feel they are not worthwhile. When you go and spend time to talk and just be a friend, they feel it's amazing. You can see it in their faces and that really touches all of us who help.” Many local businesses and individuals agree with Britos and have stepped up as Gold and Silver Donors. Their donations will go directly to the immediate needs at the Center including food, utility costs, toiletries, cleaning supplies and emergency repairs. Those Gold donors include the Tekila Bar, Boo Bar, Shark's Bite, Manny Beach Club, ZaGas, Garufa Steak House and Cornerstone Properties, Inc. Two private individuals, Martin Alper and Mary Snyder, are also Gold donors. Assisting Britos on her WHW committee are Sylvia Cox, Susan Beer, Linda Plante and Carol Roberson. She said the small group is a great team and that an empowered small committee can do more than a big group. Seating is limited at the breakfast and tickets will not be available at the door. Tickets are $20 per person and are for sale at Cielito Lindo Restaurant, Rocky Point Times or by calling Britos at (480) 525-4636 (U.S. cell) or at (638) 114-2892 (MX cell), or by e-mailing at whwpenasco@hotmail.com Proceeds from the breakfast will be used for immediate needs at the Center and to create a reserve for emergency repairs. Those who would like to help but cannot attend the breakfast can make a contribution to Women Helping Women Peñasco by contacting Britos at the above e-mail address.

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Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity 2018 Provides Uniforms, Bus Repairs, Scholarships and More…

Scholorship Donation 2017

s part of the Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity 2018 donation, we were able to provide uniforms for local school children who could not otherwise afford them. Many thanks to Barb Olszewski and her loyal crew from Adopta-Classroom Charity for her efforts in rounding up the kids who really needed the help and coordinating between the schools, the kids, and the company that provided the uniforms. The photo above shows the first group of kids as they arrived to check sizes and order their uniforms. After the order, the company embroiders the particular school logo on the shirts before giving them to the kids. A total of 60 kids were provided with uniforms. As part of the uniform donation, we were also able to provide the Tourist Assistance Unit Agent's kids with uniforms as well.

Kids receiving uniforms

The vast majority of families in the USA take it for granted that a school bus will come by in the morning to pick up the kids and take them to school. And, of course, that bus will bring them back home after school. That is not the case in most schools in Mexico. Very few of the schools provide any type of transportation and, the ones that do, have to find the money to keep that transportation running, in an environment where extra funds are very hard to come by. Part two of the donation this year was to share the repair bill for

the CETMAR high school student bus with the local Rotary Club. Thank you to Sami Keesecker, local Rotary President for coordinating the repairs. The bus is now up and running and the kids no longer have that excuse to miss any classes.

CETMAR Bus

Another important part of the donation went to scholarships to help kids stay in school. Even though public schools in Mexico are technically free, there are several fees and costs that are involved that students must pay. If they don't buy the books and uniforms, or if they don't pay the fees required, they don't go to school. This year, through the generosity of those who attended our event, we are able to provide funds to at least 25 students in order to keep them in school for another year. The photo above is actually from last year's presentation of scholarships because the ones for this year will be delivered next semester. We do have one more small surprise planned for a deserving group of people which will be delivered during the holiday season this year. That one can keep until it happens though. From myself and the Sonoran Resorts, to all those who volunteered for the event this year, and for all who contributed and attended, please accept a hearty Thank You. Things like this really do make a difference in people's lives. I hope to see you there again next year!

A Brief History of Mexico's Day of the Dead

he Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's most widespread traditions, which is now heavily associated with Catrina skulls, all-night vigils, and Halloween. Although the Día de Muertos celebrations do roughly coincide with the more commercialized (and previously Pagan) Halloween festivities, there are in fact vast differences between the two events, despite their shared 'Christianization'. Here's a brief history of Mexico's Day of the Dead. The Day of the Dead is an annual tradition, now celebrated on November 1 and 2 (although preparations can take weeks), in which the living honor the dead, both so as to help them into the afterlife and encourage them to visit the world of the living for one night. November 1-often called Día de los Inocentes or Angelitos-is reserved for honoring deceased children, while the second day is for deceased adults. While the idea of celebrating death might seem a tad morbid in many societies, in Mexico it's quite the opposite; death is not the end, it's just a new beginning. Día de Muertos is popularly celebrated by holding graveside vigils, at which altars honoring the deceased's life are typically constructed. However, many people also choose to construct

more private altars in their homes. These altars (altares) are decorated with the ubiquitous cempasúchil (Mexican marigold) flowers and candles, as well as skull iconography in some shape or form, and ofrendas (offerings) such as the deceased's personal possessions, favorite drinks or foods-don't be surprised to see cigarettes, cans of Coke and football shirts on a Day of the Dead altar! These items supposedly convince the deceased to return to the world of the living. Some other common traditions include the eating of pan de muertos, a distinctively shaped sweet bread which is lightly orange flavored and covered in sugar, the creation of sugar skulls, and painting one's face to look like that of a Calavera Catrina. The origins of the Día de Muertos are rooted in Mesoamerican culture and possibly Aztec festivals that celebrated the goddess Mictecacihuatl. However, the festivities are now more widespread than they were then. Predominantly native to southern parts of what is now Mexico, the north of the country, due to different indigenous groups and rituals, was in fact only introduced to this tradition within the last two centuries. Either way, due to the arrival and influence of Christianity which sought to annihilate many indigenous rituals, the festivities we see today in all likelihood vary somewhat from the Mesoamerican Día de Muertos celebrations. This is most true when we consider the moving of the festival's dates; previously celebrated sometime around early August onwards, Christian influence shifted the Día de Muertos to All Hallows' Eve and All Saint's Day. Ultimately, the Day of the Dead is now an agglomeration of various different cultures and beliefs.

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

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

AL ANON See us on Facebook: Rocky Point Alanon Same location as our AA Meetings (See below AA announcement) Schedule; Thursdays 11am. Contact: Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Welcome Open AA Meetings at South Of The Border Passport Club Location: Directly Across from: Granada del Mar Hotel South Sinaloa Blvd. Where the road ends and the sea begins At the office of: Oc3an View Ministries Schedule:M-W-F 10:00am Sat. 5:30 pm Contact: Conrado: MX cell 638-109-8017 Marcia: marsupis@gmail.com

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

AMPI The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United Estates, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Rommel Bustamante Vice President: Glen Martinez Secretary VP Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Kris Nichols Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Joseph Toland VP Events: Ellie Balderrama VP Ethics: Gretchen Ellinger For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

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@ gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

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

BUNCO BABES

Beverly Luna (505) 565-5138 or MX (638) 388-7766 Crystal Renner MX CELL (044-638) 384-6743 or (520) 505-6880 The Ladies Bunco is on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 P.M. at Guiseppi's Rest. The Mixed (Men and Ladies) Bunco is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:45 P.m. at Latitude 31 Rest.

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro

(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.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

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

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!

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

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

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

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

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

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The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

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

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

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. Want to meet folks in Puerto Peñasco? Come to The Connection, a happy hour gathering where you can meet a great group of people. Married? Single? Full-time or part-time resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003 520-232-2241 7655 E Redfield Rd. Suite 3 Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 www.mexicochildrensfoundation.org Email: info@mexicochildrensfoundation.org A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a New Year’s Eve Bash.

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

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

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY

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.

www.oc3anviewministry.com We are a Mexican non-profit hosting mission groups; bringing aid and comfort to families and the displaced. Our Community Center is located on Kino Blvd at Francisco Madero. We accept clothing, current dated dry food items, new children’s toys, school supplies, household goods, furniture, tools and construction materials. From our thrift store sales we fund all aspects of our ministry; these include: our dinner, fun free family events, community

construction opportunities, and ministries at rehab centers. Hours of Operation at our Community Center: Thrift Store: Tues. thru Sat. 12-5 Our Dinner, serving free food: Tues. & Thur. 1-2 Free Fun Family events: scheduled throughout the year watch for them on FBoc3anviewminisry Please come join us. For information about serving opportunities at Our Dinner, Thrift Store, Mission Groups, Fun Free Family events, construction projects and rehab center ministries go to: www.oc3eanviewministry.com Conrad Flores, President and Founder oceanviewministry@gmail.com US: 480-264-1172 MX: 638-109-8017

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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

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

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

Fundación para Conservación del Pinacate, A.C. Office Hours: 9AM - 5PM U.S. Mail: PO Box 745, Ajo, AZ 85321 El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is considered one of the most unique volcanic zones in the world. The conservation of these gigantic craters and the surrounding areas are an important part of our ancient history and culture. Self guided hikes, overnight camping and exploring are allowed in the area provided you do not harm, disrupt or take plants, wildlife or artifacts from the area. Visitors must register at the office as they enter the reserve. The reserve is located at the halfway town (Nayarit) between Rocky Point and Sonoyta. Also located near this area is Gran Desierto de Altar, home to the largest area of natural sand dunes.

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

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

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

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

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM 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)

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS

Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón).

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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

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.

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

WOMEN’S SHELTER

Centro de Rehabilitación para Mujeres La Esperanza A.C. “Recovery starts with HOPE” Director: Ana Krausse (638) 102 – 0869 Cel (638) 103-3712 Email: laesperanzampp@outlook.com Capacity to house 16 women of different ages, the center helps them change their lives and reincorporate themselves into society once again. The center is open to every woman in need. Daily needs; food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and monetary donations to pay for utilities. The women at the center support themselves and family with hand crafts available for sale at the center. How to get there: From Blvd. Samuel Ocaña, turn north at sign on Pto. Ensenada. Go 10 blocks and then women’s center will be on your left, just before the last cross street.

YOUTH SPORTS FOUNDATION Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com Promotes youth sports in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of sports equipment, uniforms, etc. always welcome. Call for sports schedule and come out to watch the kids play.

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The Eats

By Marco Zepeda

his month we bring you 3 restaurants, two of which are in Old Port and the third right in town, before hitting the Malecon

Satisfied Frog is in Old Port (on the Malecon) right on the water, next to Hotel Viña del Mar - you really can’t miss it. They are open every day from 12 noon to 10pm, except Wednesday. On our recent trip to the Satisfied Frog we tried their “Friday Feast”, which seems to have a taste of just about everything on their menu. To start it comes with huge BBQ ribs, beef and pork. They are cooked in their smoker with mesquite wood. The Friday Feast also has delicious fried chicken, KFC style, fish, shrimp and deep-fried pickles. It was delicious! And I highly recommend their awesome pizza. They have their Pizza Special every Thursday. They also have a variety of drinks, with alcohol if you prefer, like their tasty margaritas and they also have a variety of beer and their Rocky Point Iced Tea. So many great things to try on their menu, you really can’t go wrong with the food, or the view. And don’t forget to order some jalapeño poppers. As always, we love to thank our servers like Martin and Jesus and, of course, a big thank you to Krissy and Rick for all their hard work to keep this restaurant as one of the best in Old Port.

Next off is Jungle Juice, also on the Malecon, right behind Don Julio’s Restaurant. Jungle Juice is open every day, except Wednesday, from 7:30am until 3pm and they serve delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch items. Their fruit smoothies are delicious! I love the banana-strawberry with lechera (sweet condensed milk). I also tried their grilled chicken with a salad that had

green vegetables and beets, black olives and carrots, beans and house fries. Alicia ordered their hamburger and she was more than happy, cooked right and the meat was delicious. Her meat was well-done and you could taste the quality. The hamburger came with French fries that were nice and crisp, and of course a very HOT jalapeño chile. We were both full and most importantly, very happy. Don’t forget to visit them when you are in the Old Port area.

Kilombo Café, who doesn’t like coffee? Really! And if you like to eat delicious tasting sandwiches or paninis as Alicia calls them, this is the place. They are located in Plaza Las Gaviotas, on Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to the Telcel center (right before the bank and Shrimp Plaza). Open every day from 7am to 10pm. Just like their name, it is a coffee place, and for those who loved cold brewed coffee, again, this is the place! We went for lunch and we devoured our food. I tried the 4/20 sandwich which is made from chicken breast, in a cream of cilantro, and Alicia had the No. 1 sandwich that was also chicken breast, panela cheese, and morita dressing, DELICIOSO! All sandwiches come with a house salad, ours was lettuce, spinach, apple, carrots, mushroom and a tasty orange vinaigrette dressing. We were personally served by the owner Laura and she told us that these were all her secret recipes (Alicia tried to get the chipotle dressing sauce but failed lol). Everything was great, and you feel right at home. It’s a nice quiet ambience where you can sit and read a book while you drink your favorite coffee. It’s a beautiful place, lots of art and much more…Thank you Laura again for a wonderful experience!

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Vasco de Quiroga

Advocate of The Amerindians of New Spain

By Rosarie Salerno

asco de Quiroga was born to a noble family in Castile, Spain, between 1470 and 1478. The exact date is not clear. He died March 14, 1565. He is best known for his protection of the Amerindians of New Spain. He studied law and theology and then became a priest. He had powerful connections with members of the Council of the Indies and the Cardinal of Toledo, Juan Tavera. This is probably why he was given a position as an oidor (judge) in the Second Audiencia, a court that governed New Spain, established in Mexico City in 1531. In 1533 he was sent to Michoacan, Mexico, as a visitador (inspector) to assess the uprisings and rebellion. In 1538 he was made the first Bishop of the diocese of Michoacan. In 1530 there had been a royal decree that forbade further enslavement of the native population. But in 1534, Charles V reversed the decree because of pressure from the colonists. The colonists argued that slaves were needed so they could continue to make a profit. They used the excuse that the Indians were becoming unmanageable and were being captured in a “just” war; a loophole in the decree of 1530. This loophole allowed the settlers to make slaves out of the captives. When Vasco de Quiroga was notified of the reversal, he began writing Informacion en Derecho, dated July 1535; a document that he is most famous for. The lawyer in him argued on behalf of the Indios by detailing legal and ethical issues. He condemned the encomenderos, persons given land grants and allotment of natives to work it, as treating the natives as beasts and not human beings. He also argued that the Indios did not have the same concept of

slavery as Europeans and therefore the rule that allowed existing salves to be bought and sold did not apply; another loophole. His solution was to adopt the model of civilization presented in the book, Utopia, written by Thomas More. To avoid problems with the unruly Indios, he proposed to gather them in smaller groups of families where they could be more easily controlled. The natives would be placed in Republicas de Indios, towns with an established hospital and church, where they would be instructed in Catholicism. They would each learn a trade and the basics of self-government. They would all wear similar clothing and be Europeanized in Spanish tradition. Each town would become a center of an industry. He founded a hospital in the pueblo of Santa Fe, Mexico with his own money. In 1545 he left Mexico for Spain to attend the Council of Trent, but the ship sustained damage and had to turn back to Mexico for repairs. Again, in 1547, he set sail and arrived at the Council of Trent. He brought several Indios with him to be presented at court. While in Spain he was called upon by the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles V, and by the Council of the Indies to shed light on questions relating to the colonies of New Spain. When returning to the Americas in 1554, he obtained banana seedlings from Santo Domingo, while on a stopover, and introduced their cultivation into Michoacan and eventually, spread to other areas of Mexico. He lived in Michoacan for the rest of his life. In his will he entrused the hospital he built in the care of the rector of the college of San Nicolas Obispo, Michoacana, Mexico; a university he founded in1540. He is so loved and respected for the work he did in protecting the Indians that he is venerated as a saint by some residents of Michoacan. His body is entombed in the Cathedral of Patzcuaro in Michoacana.

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Sew What? Whatever They Like!

Troop 002 Scouts (L-R) Dayami Adame Rodriguez (14), Leo Adame Rodiguez (11), Dulce Gonzalez Rodriguez (9) and Evelyn Adame Rodriguez (10) are joined by Scout Council and Troop Leaders Barbara Olszewski, Haley James, Deb Turner and sewing instructor Sharon Maddox in receiving three sewing machines donated to the Living Stones Ministry community center for use by the community and the Scouts who meet there each Thursday evening.

By Cholla Charli

y good friend Stephanie Mueller in Lake Havasu City has been a seamstress/tailor all her life. Like most of us who sew, that means occasionally upgrading our “power tools.” Though you upgrade to a new sewing machine, the old one probably still has a lot of good service in it. Stephanie had three machines sitting in the bottom of the closet. Then one day she decided they could be put to much better use. After asking around for recommends, it was decided that they would be donated to the Living Stones Ministry community center in Puerto Peñasco for use in their sewing classes and to benefit Scout Troop 002 which meets at the center. Some members of that troop earned sewing badges last year and many are eager for the same opportunity. Troop 002 has about 30 members; half are boys and half girls. The youngsters work on earning various badges and they help with community projects like the Beach Cleanup. The scouts also help the Living Stones Ministry

Mia Oceguera (9), who wants to be a fashion designer, was eager to try the machine.

in their recycling projects and with composting. The Center receives produce that is too old to sell, from the California Fruteria. With the help of the scouts, they transfer that produce into a three-bin composting system. The final product is high grade potting soil which is sold to landscape companies and individuals to help fund the Center's operation. In the process, the children learn about ecology, recycling and gardening.

Scouts take turns trying out the newly donated sewing machines at the Living Stones Ministry community center.

The scouts also participate in a peer tutoring program at the Center. The older students help the younger ones with homework and reading skills. The Center has been operating since 2009 when a donor paid $40,000 for the property on behalf of the combination Mexico and U.S. non-profit organization. Word about the Center has spread and now churches from all over Phoenix make regular trips to Peñasco to help, including providing free haircuts, dental and medical exams. With donated food and volunteer labor, the Center provides lunch Monday through Friday for up to 70 people in need. Those who would like to help can contact Deb or Rick Turner who serve on the non-profit Boards or Barbara Olszewski who is one of the founders of the Scouting program and serves on the Scout Council by e-mail at: rpbarbo@gmail. com. If you have sewing machines or any type of power tools gathering dust, trust that there are people in Peñasco who would love to put them to good use. Just ask around.

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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER

We Give Thanks For Those Who Give By Bo & Linda Bernard

GIVING THANKS

This month’s article is about ThanksGiving. Not the Plymouth Rock-Native American-Pilgrim celebration we learned about in elementary school. And not the food-fest that has us all changing into sweat pants after dinner and swearing we’ll never eat like that again. This is about thanking all who have supported our program this year and asking you to remember Barb’s Dog Rescue when you make your donation on Giving Tuesday. Like Blanche DuBoise from A Streetcar Named Desire, Barb’s Dog Rescue is very much “dependent on the kindness of strangers.” From those who adopt. From those who volunteer. From those who donate. From the generosity of our sponsors. We could not continue to serve and care for the dogs of Rocky Point without you, and we give thanks daily for your help.

GIVING TUESDAY

MEET WINNIE

Do you remember the last dog that caught your eye? If you are like most of us, chances are it was a puppy. After all, who can resist a puppy? But can you remember the last time a dog caught hold of your heart? A dog whose eyes followed you hopefully, even though the harshness of life might have ingrained in her a reluctance to approach you. If so, then you need to meet our dog of the month, Winnie. It’s likely not everyone Winnie has encountered in her life has treated her kindly. Her eyes tell the story. It’s like looking through a window directly into her mind. Winnie lowers her head when you approach, not sure if you mean her harm. She badly wants your attention and love but is so afraid to ask. Winnie is a medium-sized dog who gets along well with other dogs but would flourish in an only-dog environment. Winnie would make an excellent companion. She is quiet, undemanding, and very well-behaved. Like all of us, Winnie just needs a home where she feels safe and loved. Sure, she could live out the rest of her days at Barb’s Dog Rescue. She would be safe and dry, with plenty of food and water. But ask yourself…doesn’t this gentle creature deserve more? November reminds us of the importance of being thankful for our blessings. It also suggests there is nothing more gratifying than sharing your blessings through giving.

The Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday has been set aside as an International Day of Giving. Giving Tuesday, frequently referred to as #GivingTuesday, is a social movement started in 2012. It is meant to focus on the support of charities as we head into the holiday season. We urge you to go to www.barbsdogrescue.org when you make your donation on Tuesday, November 27. Your gift, large or small, will help us help so many. Please visit us online at http://www.facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue or our website: www.BarbsDogRescue.org or Barb’s Mexico cell: (638) 114-1659 or U.S. cell: (602) 774-1578 Email: barbsdogrescue@gmail.com

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CLASSIFIEDADS PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’

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 KINGDOM Ministry

School

Thursday &

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

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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)

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)

WITNESSES HALL

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and

BARB’S

DOG

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located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#1-AL) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC - PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley (#25-1)

BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – Permanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FOR SALE FOR SALE IN PARADISE – (Rocky Point) – FOR SALE IN PARADISE - (Rocky Point) - 2 bedroom/2 full baths, fireplace, den, living room, big kitchen, attached garage, storage shed, big corner lot, landscaped, swimming pool, lots of parking, entire property 6 ft. block fence. American owned with Good paperwork. Call for showing. Esther, AZ cell in Rocky Point (602) 324-9558. (#ES-2)

FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT – located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) BEACH FRONT PRIVATE HOMES – **Budget, Family & Pet Freidly rentals. Playa Encanto Pristine Beaches. (480) 495-5207. guethles59@gmail.com. (#KG-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) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_ fu@hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MUSEUMS THE (FRIDAY) SEASHELL MUSEUM – Small Private collection. Free admission. Open Fridays 10 am to 5 pm. Map at: www.seashellmuseum.com. (#NB-1)

PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) SERVICES SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) BRENDA LEE DESIGN – Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com. (#157-5) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) WANTED PART TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY – for a bilingual experience construction project coordinator, with supervision skills, starting Friday around noon and Saturday till about 2 pm, includes meals, in town gas allowance, and lodging if needed. Earn from $50 to $200 dollars per week. Christian a plus. Hotel Mission Villa Granada, Vincent (602) 696-3288. (#VA-1)

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Hope Needs Help

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By Cholla Charli

ddiction does not discriminate. It affects the poor and the rich, the well- and poorly-educated, young and old, male and female. Few families can say they are untouched by addiction in some way.

a wash tub and clothes line, the one bathroom is barely adequate considering up to 16 women can be there at any one time, and toiletries, including toilet paper, are rationed. The roof leaks, the walls are damaged, the yard is bare dirt, and heating and cooling are inadequate. It is rough; but it's nothing compared to what some of the women have been through in dealing with their addiction.

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Bunk Room

In Puerto Peñasco, if a woman is struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, her options for recovery/rehabilitation are very limited. But there is hope. Specifically La Esperanza Women's Rehabilitation Center. If she makes the choice to become a resident of La Esperanza, she has to sign a contract agreeing to the rules of the Center and the expectations for behavior and participation. Then she is committed to at least a six-week stay and the conditions are far from luxurious. Residents share two common bunk rooms with bins under the bed for their few personal belongings. The common area/meeting room is small and poorly lighted. The dining area is outdoors under a canopy. The laundry room is

Laundry Day

At Esperanza, they have three meals a day, a clean bed to sleep in, classes in recovery, an exercise area, craft projects and friends facing the same challenges. There they have hope for recovery. The facility has served women in need for more than 15 years; but it too needs rehabilitation. The Center was started by in 2001 by Centro de Rehabilitacion para Adultos y Jovenes, which has been in operation in Tijuana by Pastor Tomas Javier Marquez for 36 years. Missionaries from the Center in Tijuana asked the city of Peñasco to donate the land for a women's rehab facility. The facility was built by local ministers and missionaries from Tucson – Manos de Dios (Hands of God). In 2008 Ana Krause, who had worked with women's rehab in Tijuana, moved to Peñasco and in only a few months became director of the facility. She is dedicated but there is only so much she can do without help and funding. Currently, the only funding comes from churches, random individuals and some from the women's families. Women Helping Women, a group of concerned volunteers spearheaded by Nancy Britos, has been bringing food, clothing, toiletries and companionship to the women at La Esperanza for many years. Now they are directing their efforts to raising money to pay utility bills, emergency repairs and daily living expenses. WHW is planning a Women's Benefit Breakfast this month and a dinner/dance in January to raise funds to cover the basic needs at the Center. Those who would like to help can contact Nancy Britos by e-mail at: WHWPenasco@ hotmail.com.

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The US Consulate Opens Virtual Office in Puerto Peñasco

There is much more to horses than riding on the beach

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

ayor Kiko Munro met

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y good friend, co-worker, and woman-in-the-know, Ellie Balderrama, recently shared with me the details of her visit to Equinoterapia Corceles del Desierto de Sonora, an equine therapy center located just north of Rocky Point at the 76km post, at Rancho San Jose. Ellie went to meet a family that has dedicated themselves to provide horse therapy to children with a variety of disabilities and disorders, and she fell in love with the family, the ranch, the horses, the concept.

wherein they agreed on opening a virtual American Consulate office here in Puerto Peñasco. During the meeting, the mayor and Staab discussed the principal reason for this virtual office is to provide American visitors & city residents the ability to do procedures and receive legal advice in an office located at City Hall with a direct line to the U.S. Consulate in Nogales, Sonora. Other important issues addressed at that meeting included that of mutual collaboration to strengthen safety and attract investment during the next administrative term.

EQUINE THERAPY TAKES A VILLAGE

Lic. Aaron Armando Perez Nuñez, his wife Lic. Claudia Lugo Gamez, and their parents and children, have had horses all their lives, and have been providing equine therapy to special needs children for over 5

years. Even though most of their children are grown and have left home, Lic. Aaron and Lic. Claudia continue the family tradition of using their horses to provide affordable weekly therapy to children who are in need, in order to help improve the quality of the lives of the children as well as their families. How can horses help people with special needs? Lic. Claudia and Lic. Aron share that the simple act of riding on the horse, combined with the horse’s temperature and its movement, triggers parts of the rider’s brain. Many children start with laying on the horse’s back, and over time they progress to more movement while riding, from opening of arms to standing on the horse’s back. Children from 6 months old can receive equine therapy. Parents of children who receive equine therapy report improved self-esteem, better moods, better sleep, and even better behavior on the part of the children after their horse rides. Ellie visited with some of the parents; a mother of a two-year-old boy shared that her son had been anti-social, sensitive to loud sounds, and non-verbal. After just a few months of horse therapy he started to speak and interact better with the family. Another child, 8 years of age, was wheelchairbound, and as a result of equine therapy has begun to walk. Many of the parents have been taking their children to equine therapy for years, because their children are experiencing continued measurable improvement, which improves the lives of the entire family. It’s important to recognize the wide variety of disorders/disabilities among the therapy recipients; children with conditions as dramatically different as cerebral palsy, autism and many more, are helped by equine therapy. We are hoping that readers will share the benefits of this therapy far and wide, because it can, and does, change lives. Equine therapy is expensive to provide. The cost of owning and caring for a horse,

Mayor Munro also took the opportunity General

Virginia

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Consulate for

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assistance and support in helping local

police

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specialized training which was held at the Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute in Miami, Florida. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/ JimNewsletter

DIFFERENT TYPES OF EQUINE THERAPY

CHILDREN + HORSES = BIG BENEFITS

just one, is daunting. Besides feed and hay, hoof care, shoeing, and routine veterinary care for three horses is really expensive. Aaron and Claudia want to continue to provide equine therapy because they get so much pleasure from the results they see from their therapy treatments. They really make every effort to keep this therapy accessible to everyone; lower income families pay $500 pesos for each session, $2,000 pesos per month. $500 pesos may not even feed a horse for a week, but can be a large amount of money for already financially-strapped families, especially when the cost of transportation to get to the rancho is added to the fee. Let’s eat for a good cause! Ellie and I, and anyone else we can round up, will attend a fundraiser dinner, to be served at the rancho on Saturday, November 3rd at 5 p.m. We invite you to join us! A $200 peso donation will pay for your dinner, prepared by the parents of the children, and will help to offset the cost of keeping the horses fit and working for the community. You’ll get to see the rancho first-hand, meet the parents, the family who runs the center and the horses! Email Ellie (elliedelaplaya@gmail.com) or me (gretchen@retireinrockypoint.com) for directions to Rancho San Jose. Want to provide scholarships for equine therapy sessions? Wonderful! Donate as much as you’d like. $2000 pesos monthly, less than $30 USD, will pay for one month of therapy for one child. Donations may be made in cash or by check at the new United Country Real Estate office on Boulevard Fremont across the street from the Bomberos. Write checks to Corceles del Desierto de Sonora, A.C. or you can contact Lic. Claudia (liclugogamez@hotmail. com) to send funds. Thank you, Ellie, for introducing me - a horse lover since childhood - to this wonderful cause!

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Our Contributing writers...

Steve Franklin

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Jim Ringquist

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

Marcia Diane

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

Stephanie Wood

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

Cholla Charli

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Kathleen Duncan

Kathleen attended University of Arizona where she met her husband Arnott who is a 4th generation Arizona farmer. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 1983, Kathleen followed Arnott to Goodyear, AZ where she received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University. In 1982 Kathleen and Arnott founded Duncan Family Farms and while Arnott focused on operating the farm Kathleen spent most of her career working with vulnerable children and families in Arizona. In September of 2012 Kathleen decided she wanted to find a way to give back to the community of Rocky Point, Mexico where her family have been vacationing for 25 years. She began volunteering at the newly opened Amores de Peñasco Children’s Crisis Shelter and spent the next three years traveling from her home in Buckeye, AZ. to spend 2-3 days per week supporting the children there. In 2015 Kathleen and Arnott decided they wanted to try to expand their efforts to help young people in need in Rocky Point so they formed a Mexican Civil Association called ‘Asistencia Integral para Menores de Puerto Peñasco’ (Comprehensive Support for Children of Rocky Point). In August of 2016 they used their Civil Association to launch a program to help at-risk young people in the community have access to educational opportunities that can transform their lives Kathleen joined the Board of Steps of Love in June of 2013.

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, when she retired to Puerto Peñasco, she was appalled by the brutal way animals were treated and abused. Nancy started an animal rescue “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. Today she works closely with the city of Puerto Peñasco, conducting spay/neuter clinics and adoptions

Cap’n Greg

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

Rob Baylor

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

Lannette Phipps From the age of 10 Tom and Sandra O’Hare taught me from the bottom up how to publish independent yellow pages in three states while going up against the “big guys” and knocking them down a peg or two. I guess we could fast forward to 1995 when I was working for an all in-house publishing and photography company in Buena Park, CA when my boss (and best friend) and I wanted to start our own freelance graphic design business. We didn’t have the necessary funds to launch properly so I called the folks in Mexico and asked them for a loan. “On one condition,” they said “You have to come to Rocky Point for 6-months and work for The Rocky Point Times Newspaper. You don’t like it then you can go back to California and we will loan you the money”. Here it is, 17 years later and 2 newspapers under my belt (more before 1995) and I’m still here. I never left. When you are a family business you pretty much have to do everything so that’s what we all did.

Mark Paliscak My favorite thing about writing for the Rocky Point Times is to explore everything our cool city has to offer… From deep sea fishing to throwing back a margarita at a local watering hole to just chilling at our beach… I love the new experiences and sharing the stories about the interesting people and places I see. I am also amazed with each passing year the outpouring of support that people from all over give to our family charity to aid the poor living along the railroad tracks here in Rocky Point. The love and generosity is truly amazing! If you have a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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