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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend 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 & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita K., Barb Mumaug, Cap ‘n Greg, Steve Franklin, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Joe Houchin, Marcia Diane, Mark Paliscak, Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Nancy Phelan, Sandy Spain. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION

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By Lannette Phipps The October Editorial is always hard to write because, as you know, the paper has to go to our printer down south weeks before you see it on the streets, and that means that I am writing this in early September when it is still pretty humid, the mosquitoes are thick and we’re all ready to turn off our air conditioners and enjoy the ocean breezes. And this month’s Editorial is extremely early because I am getting’ hitched on the 26th of September and am making everyone come to Las Vegas with me – so they need to get their work done fast! Except poor Mario who will stay behind to command the ship. Let’s jump forward because by the time you are reading this September will be almost over and our awesome weather will begin – just one of the reasons why it is so great to live here. AND, as of September 15th, we have the first ever female Governor here in the State of Sonora! On September 15th, Governadora Claudia Pavlovich initiated “El Grito” in Hermosillo, and was inaugurated the next day, on the 16th. Here in Puerto Peñasco, we inaugurated our new Mayor Ernesto Kiko Munro, and will be looking forward to our first interview. Everything is still moving right along (port, road construction, overpass...see photos) so not much on that front except that Blvd. Josefa will be a little over half-finished when you read this. And all we really want to talk about is how much fun October is and how we are so happy when it gets here!

A good way to kick off the season is to submit your photo to the annual Rocky Point Times Photo Contest. We have teamed up again this year with Mark Paliscak (who really does all the work) to bring you this fun event. Who doesn’t love taking photos and winning prizes? You can read his article in this month’s edition, but rules are simple… find your favorite happy hour photo from a Rocky Point joint or take a new one and send it in mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. Have your entry in by October 20th and you could win one of four gift baskets. October welcomes the Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita, Angler of the Year at JJ’s Cantina and Mark Mulligan in concert at the Caribbean Parrot. If you haven’t seen Mark live then do yourself a favor and be at the Parrot on the 11th. And, of course, the Rocky Point Times Newspaper 39th biannual El Golfo Run will be from the 23rd to the 25th of October. Deadline (yes, there is now a deadline for this too) to have your reservations in will be October 10th. You

must email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com to secure a room reservation in El Golfo. A “Survivors Sunset Dinner” will be back here in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita Resort, on the beach front terrace of Puesta del Sol, on Sunday, the 25th. Lots of other fun stuff happening like the Dirty Mud Beach Run on Sandy Beach (see cover photo), so check out the October Events in this issue. Let October begin!!!!! P.S. Anyone going on the Coastal Highway to El Golfo de Santa Clara needs to watch out for a few large potholes and sand on the road. It was pretty bad mid-September after all the wind and rain and it pretty much wiped out a mile or so of the road to San Luis. The dunes on the highway all but covered the eastbound lane and not a thin layer where you can cruise over the top of it. The potholes are in the westbound lane right around the first little town. If you stay toward the center line you will miss them. Hopefully they will have the holes fixed and the road cleared of sand by the time the paper hits the street.

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

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

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

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

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

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INDEX A

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

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

Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Casa de Carolina Rentals...............................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 Clínica Dental Fernández...............044-638-112-6600 or...........................................................520-284-0277 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133

Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020

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

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

Family of God................................................383-3480 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 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

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

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

I-J-K

Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................877-679-7900 Intrepid.............................................638-383-2192 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270

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

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

N-O

Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Optica Turati................................................383-4645

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 del Sol Hotel Mexico Toll Free................................01-800-614-9484 World Wide Toll Free..........................1-888-683-0067 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma.......................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free.........................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free..........................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park.......................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free.......................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.............................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago.............................044-638-385-1301 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..........................383-2586

Q&R

Ramos Construcciones..........................638-383-3322 Realty Executives...............383-4699/602-334-4134 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490

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

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or.......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance........U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Sarina Fitness......................................602-999-9727 Satellite Internet...............................646-136-0495 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Skullyz........................................................388-9900 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners.............................388-8238 Siana Boat Charter.........................044-638-105-5013 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Soluciones de Energia Azul .........................388-1114 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772 Swann Ophthalmology.......................520-204-1347

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

U-V

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

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

X-Y-Z

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

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CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 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 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 Emergency dial...071

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

Emergency dial...068

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

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

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)

ELECTRIC

RESTAURANTS

Emergency dial...066

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

Figaros Pizza 383-8181

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

Pet Friendly

HOTELS

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

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR OCTOBER 2015 EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). 4PM Penasco Singles Happy Hour, now on Tuesdays at Latitude 31 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 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. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info (See Pg. 42). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday.

SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 3834513.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Friday 9th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm Saturday 10th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm Sunday 11 • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Mark Mulligan at The Caribbean Parrot located on Sinaloa St. • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm th

Saturday 31st • Halloween • 10AM Dirty Beach Mud Run at Sandy Beach. Challenge yourself to a fun filled 5k obstacle course including sand, mud and water obstacles. NOVEMBER Sunday 1st • All Saint’s Day Monday 2nd • Día de Los Muertos Monday 9th • CEDO’S Fall Fiesta 35th Anniversary Celebration

Monday 12th • Columbus Day

Wednesday 11th • Veteran’s Day • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

Friday 16th • RCPM’s on the patio at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. Starting at 7pm

Thursday 12th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

Friday 23rd • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com Saturday 24th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • Children’s Horse Therapy - Corceles Del Desierto de Sonora 5PM-8PM at Rancho San Jose (Km. 76 PeñascoSonoyta Hwy). Tickets on sale at Don Julio’s Rest. & Laos Mar. • OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528 • 8AM - 2nd Annual Cholla Bay Trash Bucket Challenge. Meet at JJ’s Cantian in Cholla Bay. Sunday 25th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528

That silly Internet. All those so-called “news” items like 7 Things You Should Never Eat, 23 Things You Didn’t Know About Albert Einstein, 4 Cat Videos That Are Cuter Than The Last 4,000 You Saw. Or the ever-popular, Share if you think Miley Cyrus is crazy as an outhouse raccoon. Does anyone at all have a life these days away from their electronic gadgets? A few weeks ago I met Donna Roland from Phoenix. She was having lunch at the table next to mine at Flavio’s, and was upset that the 48 MB photo she just snapped was taking forever to send. DONNA: This is the slowest WiFi connection ever.

Friday 13th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally Monday 16th • Día de la Revolución Mexicana Thursday 26th • Thanksgiving Day Friday 27th • President’s Day DECEMBER Friday 4th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www.racesadr.com Saturday 5th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www.racesadr.com Thursday 24th • Christmas Eve Friday 25th • Christmas Day Thursday 31st • New Year’s Eve

CAP’N GREG: What are you sending? DONNA: An iPad photo of that pelican over there to my sister in Pensacola. CAP’N GREG: I hate to break this to you, Donna, but there are pelicans in Florida. DONNA: This is different. It’s a Mexican pelican. CAP’N GREG: Like I said, the Gulf of Mexico, where Pensacola is, has a lot of brown pelicans just like this one on the Sea of Cortez. DONNA: Well, maybe this one has been to Pensacola. CAP’N GREG: It’s about a 1,700 mile flight, so I seriously doubt it. Maybe you... DONNA: Hold that thought. I got a text on my phone. CAP’N GREG: Who is it from?

DONNA: Flash flood warning for Ogallala, Nebraska. CAP’N GREG: You have family there? DONNA: No, but I like to stay informed. CAP’N GREG: Well, maybe you can... DONNA: Hang on. It’s an iPad FaceTime from my boyfriend. Hi, Chuck. What are you doing? Oh, look, Cap’n Greg. He’s sitting by the pool. CAP’N GREG: That looks like the pool at Playa Bonita. DONNA: Yeh. We’re staying there. CAP’N GREG: So you FaceTime a guy who’s a mile from here? DONNA: Huge fun, isn’t it? CAP’N GREG: I’m all a-twitter. DONNA: See you later, Chuck. What did you say, Cap’n Greg? CAP’N GREG: I said I’m all a-twitter. DONNA: Oh! Do you tweet? I got one from Dr. Oz this morning about a new diet pill. CAP’N GREG: Donna, are you enjoying Rocky Point? DONNA: It’s a beautiful place, and I ... wait, I have a call. Shhh! Oh, hi, Mom. No, I’m at work. Yes, I work some Saturdays, you know that. No, I can’t come over tonight. How about Tuesday? Okay. Did you get that thing taken off your big toe? Yuck! That is awful looking. Okay. I’ll call Tuesday. No, I haven’t seen Chuck in two weeks. Okay. Bye-bye. That was my mom, CAP’N GREG: I know, Donna. So does everyone in this restaurant. When you get off work, maybe you and Chuck can help take that awful thing off Mom’s big toe. DONNA: You’re rude, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: Yes, I am. And that pelican over there will probably fly to Pensacola to get as far away from you as possible. Maybe you should... DONNA: Just a sec, Cap’n Greg. I have another text. CAP’N GREG: Señor camarero! La cuenta, por favor!

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Puerta Privada...A Must See Property!!!

t all began in 1994 with the first hi-rise development in town, Plaza Las Glorias Hotel & Condos (now Peñasco del Sol & Condominiums Pinacate). After that, it was Princesa de Peñasco in 1998, Sonoran Spa in 2000, and Sonoran Sea in 2002. Miguel Guevara was the Project Director and Mary Snyder the Sales Director, for these 4 resorts. They were all completed, sold out, turned over to the homeowners, and are currently managed and rented as some of Peñasco’s favorites.

With 7 additional rental properties popping up on Sandy Beach, the Guevara/Snyder development team decided the town was ready for a unique project that did not allow rentals. So in 2004, Guevara joint ventured with Carlos Saenz, who owned and operated Palmar RV Park for many years. In 2005, the RV park came down, with constuction and sales beginning for Puerta Privada. The project was sold out, completed and delivered by 2007. Combining past experience, reputation, and proven track record, Puerta Privada continues to be the leader in setting the standard for quality construction, design, and finishes. The project consists of two towers that run directly parallel to the water, providing 180 degree views of the ocean to the south, and golf course views to the north, from every single condo. They are quite spacious with the 2 bedroom units just under 2000 sq ft and the 3 bedroom units at 2750 sq ft. Marble floors, beveled cut glass, granite countertops, reverse osmosis water/ice, stainless appliances and dual pane windows are just some of the features that come standard in all of the units. The common areas include 2 negative edge pools, one heated and the other Olympic lap length, 2 hot tubs, underground parking, pet park, basketball, and lighted tennis court. The 3 story amenity building, fabulously detailed with carved cantera stone, features a state of the art fitness center (with resident personal trainer), a game room loaded with air hockey, pool table, shuffleboard, foos ball, darts, and touch screen video game computers.

The top floor clubhouse is beautifully furnished with full kitchen and bar areas, plasma TV’s, BBQ’s poker tables and fireplace. This is where the true heart of Puerta Privada begins. It’s not just a project but a home away from home, with a family feel. Most of the owners have condos in other developments, or businesses in town. Why do they prefer Privada? Due to the non rental policy, (long term leases ARE allowed), there is such a community atmosphere, since everyone knows their neighbor, and they are all there for the same reason. Every month there are events, golf or tennis tournaments, art shows, holiday parties with bands, etc. Or the last minute, everyonebring-somethingto-share, get togethers at the pool or clubhouse. Many of the owners have said that they have made some of the best friendships here, which will last a lifetime. Almost all of the current HOA board members, including the president and resort administrator, have served on other boards in Peñasco. This experience, coupled with the lack of rental, which causes wear and tear, allows Puerta Privada to maintain some the lowest HOA monthly fees on the beach.

This unique project has it all…quality, reputation, privacy and, in today’s market, the opportunity to take advantage of some terrific, resale opportunities. Visit the “Privada Lifestyle” and experience it for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!! For pressure free information, the furnished model on Sandy Beach is open 7 days a week, 9AM-5PM or checkout the website at www.PuertaPrivada.com.

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

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN TO ALL

The end of the year is close at hand and now is the time to consider a tax deduction and a way to help the animals. Animal Adoption Center is a legitimate animal rescue and a 501©3 non-profit USA Corporation and registered with the IRS. If you have a vehicle to donate call Nancy at (638) 383-1012 or (602) 4123932. Contact Nancy for information for your tax deduction. A big thank you to all of our animal friends that have helped for the last 12 years. It has been a long struggle with many hurdles but finally the city is working with spay clinics on a weekly basis. Our dream now is to have a state of the art facility to house adoptable dogs. We would like to raise enough money or find donated land to open a large facility, Animal Adoption Center has paved the way and made it possible for others to start rescue groups. It takes a village and we appreciate the help. We are truly pioneers. You can read about our many struggles over the years on our web site www.rpaac.org. We are in the process of creating a new site since it is outdated but worth the read. Pictured is Honor our volunteer of the month!! Honor hails from Colorado and visits with her Grandmother yearly at Sandy Beach. Honor loves to visit and play with the animals. Here she is with one of the kittens. August is a slow month for volunteers and we appreciate Honor when she visits – as do the babies. Available to adopt! Blue was found two weeks ago – so thin and hungry. He is eating well, loves it here with his many friends including the cats and kittens. He will be available for adoption once he is healthy. He follows me everywhere and will make a wonderful addition to a good family. Canine Ehrlichiosis – Tick Fever

Ticks and tick fever are a common problem here in Puerto Peñasco. Spraying is important to keep the infestation under control. We spray every month and twice a month in the summer. We purchase the liquid spray at San Ramon out on the highway. Ehrlichia is very common and very treatable. One symptom is pale gums which indicates anemia. The brown dog tick passes the Ehrlichia organism into the dog›s blood stream when it bites. If your dog tests positive, request doxycycline, a part of the tetracycline family of antibiotics. Needs for the animals and the center: Cleaning supplies, medium leashes and collars, paper towels, bleach, Downy, dry kitten food. Canned Pate cat food, canned dog food, trash bags of all sizes, dog treats, large metal bowls, baby blankets and laundry soap We can purchase Kirkland dog, puppy and cat dry food here at Weltons. Weltons is located at the signal to the police station across from Sams club. Please send checks to AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville AZ 85341. You can also donate on our facebook page or web site www.rpaac.org. Any legitimate charity will have a tax (EIN) number that they can issue to you for the IRS. Please consider a monthly donation. Visit us on facebook. A big thank you to all that help the animals. Without your help we could not continue our work helping the animals of Rocky Point. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

Is your Real Estate Agent a Member of AMPI? By Gretchen Ellinger

If you are considering a real estate transaction in or near Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point, or anywhere in Mexico for that matter, you will want to carefully consider the selection of your real estate agent. After all, you will be partners in your transaction, in the sense that you will be working together to achieve your real estate goals. While real estate licenses are required in the State of Sonora, Mexico (the state in which Puerto Peñasco is located), there are many individuals working without real estate licenses! Real estate licensure is overseen by the State of Sonora Department of Economy; the Department of Economy has not yet figured out a way to enforce the law, except through voluntary compliance. Each real estate agent is an independent business person, and as such decides the structure of his or her business. Agents may belong to a company of associates, or may work independent of affiliation with a company. Agents and companies have the option of membership in AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Agents, a sister organization to National Association of Realtors in the U.S.A., and agents who choose to belong to AMPI bring extras to your business relationship that bear consideration, starting with a real estate license. All AMPI members who are real estate agents or brokers MUST have current real estate licenses. Your AMPI agent is governed not only by the real estate laws of the State of Sonora, but also by the AMPI Code of Ethics that guides best practices in real estate. AMPI has a Vice President of Ethics who is always available to help agents with questions, to assist with problem resolution, and who will convene the Honor and Justice Committee to resolve formal ethical complaints from agents or from clients of AMPI agents when necessary. If your agent is not a member of AMPI, you will have fewer avenues of assistance if some part of your agent-client relationship goes awry. Your AMPI agent is well-educated. AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco has been tasked by the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, and license renewal. In addition to formal classes, information is shared at meetings, among agents, and by member brokers to their agents. The national organization offers many educational opportunities to members, and strongly encourages that

agents stay well-educated as our markets change and grow. Your AMPI agent is involved in our community. AMPI agents have recently been seen participating in the clean-up of Boulevard Fremont, and in the past have painted out graffiti, conducted food and winter wear collections, and assisted local youth sports activities, to name just a few. AMPI is currently involved in the effort to bring air service to Puerto Peñasco, and is working with the city to help formulate policies that will benefit government and residents and visitors alike. Your AMPI agent also has his or her own favorite causes, and many agents devote much time, and often money, to many great local purposes. All this community activity means that your AMPI agent is engaged, making him or her a good choice to represent your interests in a real estate transaction. Your AMPI agent is a member of the Puerto Peñasco Multiple Listing Service (MLS). This means that your AMPI agent shares in the availability and marketing of every single property of every single AMPI member, dramatically increasing the probability of a successful transaction, regardless of whether the transaction is selling or buying. The seller is benefitted because every AMPI agent will be marketing his property to potential buyers, and the buyer is benefitted because his AMPI agent has access to every property in the MLS. Your AMPI agent invests in AMPI membership and participates in the business and activities of the organization in order to be the best developed, most professional, and most ethical real estate professional possible. Remember, not every real estate agent is a member of AMPI; when choosing your real estate representative, that is, when choosing your partner for your real estate transaction in Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point, choosing a member of AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Agents, is an important consideration. Gretchen Ellinger has lived in Puerto Peñasco and worked as a real estate agent for 13 years. She is past president of the local chapter of AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for 8 years served as the AMPI Vice President of Education. She also consults with people who are considering retirement in Mexico, and is a tireless advocate for Puerto Peñasco. She can be reached at 638-384-0458 or 602-317-3881 (USA).

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Marine Life Exploration Still in Infancy: Excerpts from “Spineless” by Susan Middleton via DelanceyPlace.com By Joe Houchin

Information on Marine Life is a popular topic for reading and learning by many of our subscribers, and Delanceyplace.com has come up with another interesting excerpt from a book on this subject. We are happy to pass this information along. We like Delanceyplace.com because they donate all their profits to children’s literacy projects. Today’s selection — from Spineless: Portraits of Marine Invertebrates, the Backbone of Life by Susan Middleton with a Foreword by Sylvia Earle. There are 1.25 million terrestrial species on Earth, but there may be as many as 50 million species in the sea:

“Most of the [known sea invertebrates] live in shallow, coastal waters, but the average depth of the ocean is two and a half miles. At its maximum, the Pacific Ocean stretches seven miles deep, in the waters near the Mariana Islands. First accessed in 1960 by two men who descended in the bathyscaphe Trieste, that deepest place was not seen again until 2012, when ocean explorer and filmmaker James Cameron made a solo descent – and return — bringing back news of life throughout the water column, even in the cold, dark recesses of the Mariana Trench. Trails and burrows in the soft sediment on the seafloor wound between a few exotic-looking sea cucumbers and lacy brittle stars. Some scientists have obtained samples of the water that seeps into mile-deep cracks in the ocean’s bottom. There, too, life occurs, in microbial forms, prospering in an eternally dark realm that while inhospitable to humans is just right for them.

“The number of distinct species of terrestrial animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and others accounted for so far is about 1.25 million. According to a recent ten-year survey, the Census of Marine Life, only about 250,000 species of marine organisms have been discovered and named so far, but this is to be expected. The serious exploration of life in the ocean is just getting under way. Nearly every inch of Earth’s lands have been mapped, and most have been crisscrossed many times by human observers. Meanwhile, only about 5 percent of the ocean below the surface waters has ever been seen at all, let alone fully explored. The Census of Marine Life predicts the number of species that now live in the sea to exceed 1 million, perhaps 10 million. Others estimate this number at 50 million or more, and that’s not counting microbial organisms that would require a new definition of what constitutes a species…

“All forms of life share one thing in common, regardless of where they live, from the deepest sea to the driest desert to the most populous city. That thing is water…97 percent of Earth’s water is ocean [and this] water is literally alive. A single bucketful of apparently clear ocean water taken from any of the areas represented in this book will contain many millions of microbes and may hold as many phyla of animals as there are in all terrestrial systems combined — most of them the microscopic, young stages of larger animals but many full-grown planktonic species as well.” Spineless Author: Susan Middleton Forward by Sylvia A. Earle Publisher:Abrams Copyright 2014 Susan Middleton Pages 12-13

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Hanging Around

I hope that you have had and are having a great summer. I decided for the first time to hang around Peñasco for the summer with a couple of vacation breaks. Three friends and I went on a Baltic Cruise. Cruise and land tours were great, weather not so great, but nothing could really spoil our time there. We saw a lot of beautiful architecture and art. There was sure a lot of activity here this summer. We saw construction of public works continuing. When our winter residents and visitors return, I think you will be pleased to find so many newly paved streets and some new sidewalks. The overpass construction will still be going on North of town as will the breakwater at the home port. Many tourists came to the beach from the inland towns this summer. Some of our businesses took a summer vacation and some stayed open all summer. I heard that business was good for those staying open.

When You Return

A couple of our local organizations could use some help and I would really appreciate my Rocky Point Times readers helping in any way that you can. Adopta-Classroom is always in need of school supplies and back packs. Amores, the child crisis center, is in need of diapers in sizes 3 and 4 and baby wipes. Hacienda del Sol furniture has graciously offered to be a drop off point for any donations. Their new location is on Benito Juarez, just before you get to Sam’s Club and on the other side of the street. This is very convenient for you when coming into town from the border. Remember that Rocky Point Times Newspaper off Calle 13 and Giuseppi’s Espresso Café on Blvd Fremont will always accept donations as well. Please be sure that you indicate the recipient on your packages so that we can be sure they get to the right place.

Newly Formed Non-Profit

There is a newly formed non-profit group, Ley 186 (named for the Sonoran Disability Act). This group has some great people that I know involved. Mark and Barbara from Adopt-a-Classroom and sports for kids with disabilities as well as Frank with the Paralympico (Special Olympics) team, Titanes Especiales. The

goal of this group is to raise awareness of the needs of Peñasco’s disabled residents including transportation for special medical attention at the hospital in Hermosillo, medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs, therapy programs and special sports programs for kids. Watch for further information regarding fund raisers to support these very worth efforts. We will have information on a future Facebook Page, in future editions of Rocky Point 360 on-line and the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Coming up this month is an opportunity to support a very worthy effort conducted by Aaron and Claudia of Asociación Civil Corceles del Desierto de Sonora on October 24th at their Rancho San José where they provide an equine therapy program for physically and intellectually challenged kids. This program really brings the kids out of their shell with improved coordination and focus as they bond with the horses. There will be a dinner prepared by the parents of the participating kids and a demonstration. The cost is only onehundred pesos. For more information call Frank 638-112-9964 or Mark 638109-1171.

Thank You

I want to thank some local businesses for giving back to this community through helping Barbara, Mark and me raise funds for many worthy causes. Thank you to: Cindy and Mike of Latitude 31, Armando and Iva of the former Lighthouse Restaurant and Karina and Luca from FISH Restaurant. Jim Ringquist of Sonoran Resort Sales is always generous as are Boo Bar and Beach Bum restaurants on the Malecon. Roger Clyne and Mexican Moonshine as well as Tequila Peñasco have also been generous supporters of our efforts. I want to thank Mercedes of Mercedes Rusticos Shop, Mariachis and Tequila Restaurant and Tony and Lilly of Rey del Mar for always coming through with gift certificates for the pirate ship when we need prizes. We will be working with Julio of Mare Blu, Don Julio’s and El Malecon restaurants on some new efforts this fall. So when you can, please support these businesses as well as our “drop-off ” locations, Giuseppi’s, Hacienda del Sol Furniture and Rocky Point Times Newspaper.

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Happy Hour Photo Contest!!! Show Us Your Pearly Whites! Hora Feliz! A literary column By Marcia Diane

By Mark Paliscak

Ahhhhh, that is the sound of everyone and anyone who has spent an October day and evening in Rocky Point. The heat is gone, the humidity is lowered, the nights start to get cooler and the wave of happy people coming to our beautiful city keeps rolling on in. October also brings one of the most fun days of the year, October 7th…a certain writer’s birthday from the Rocky Point Times…hmmm…who can that be? Well, I am THRILLED to announce our wildly popular annual ROCKY POINT TIMES PHOTO CONTEST for 2015! The rules are fairly simple yet FUN. Please find your favorite HAPPY HOUR photo from a festive Rocky Point location and simply email it to mpaliscak@amerifirst.us. The photo should depict one of your happiest times somewhere in Rocky Point and simply email them by October 20th. Please include your name, location and date of when the photo was taken…current and older photos are most welcome. This year we have FOUR gift baskets prizes to be awarded the ROCKY POINT TIMES PHOTO CONTEST winners! Our more than gracious sponsors include: 1. Lagunitas Brewing Company (and boy do they put together a fun basket of cheer) 2. Tribal Waters Custom Pools (an amazing pool design and construction company located in Phoenix that I personally have visited) steven@tribalwaters.com

3. “Your Rocky Point Realtor”, Tom Carr (he recently handled the real estate for 2 of my friends and their comments were all A+) Tom_Carr1@yahoo.com 4. And yours truly, Marco Paliscak of Amerifirst Financial, Inc. Let the ROCKY POINT TIMES PHOTO CONTEST 2015 begin!!! Speaking of Happy Hour, where did this term come from and why is it still so popular today? And, does it really gather us together and make us happy? Well, I for one can answer the latter question…HECK YA, Happy Hour does gather us together for lively entertainment and conversation with our friends. With our without cocktails, it is a socialization event you do NOT want to miss. And, here in Rocky Point with our abundance of cantinas, bars, night clubs, lounges, tiki huts, swim up bars, boats and just the good ole beach, it is HAPPY HOUR every day in Rocky Point!

Happy hour these days is clearly linked to getting slightly intoxicated without spending a lot of pesos, but the term itself comes from American Naval slang in the 1920s following

the First World War. A “Happy Hour” was a special time on a ship where sailors engaged in various forms of entertainment to relieve the monotonies of the seafaring life. More often than not, this meant wrestling or boxing matches, but it still could include other athletic activities and the main intent was to boost morale. At the same time, the U.S. was going through the darkest and driest period in the history of getting smashed: Prohibition, the failed experiment given legal standing by the infamous Volstead Act. From 1920 to 1933, the manufacture, transport, and sale of intoxicating beverages was prohibited. But instead of abiding by the new law, Americans drank on as heartily as ever, and would gather together in secret speakeasies or at home to consume some amazing illegal cocktails to “become happy” before dinner. “Happy Hour” as an expression was soon picked up to describe these outlawed gatherings. The happy hour isn’t a universal concept, however. Some American states ban the use of Happy Hour at bars and restaurants but most states, especially in the west, fully condone and honor the tradition. Internationally, the happy hour was banned in Ireland and some other spots around the globe but here in Rocky Point, “Hora de Pistear Cabron” or Happy Hour is a treasured past to share with your buddies to release some steam, catch up with old friends, meet new friends and to let loose your best LAUGH! After all, we are proud to boast one of the oldest and wildest of the Happy Hour men as one of our own, Al Capone! And good times we do have in Rocky Point. For those of you who caught the Pashley & Amigos live show at South Side Jillz in June, our wait is no longer. They are returning for another gig at the same venue at Jillz on Saturday, November 7th from 8-11. Pashley & Amigos is a fun-filled party band playing all of your favorite current and yeste- year songs. The place is sure to be filled again with partygoing revelers. I for one, cannot wait to see you there! So gather your friends and get ready for many amazing…HAPPY HOURS! So, break out those photos and remember the ROCKY POINT PHOTO CONTEST deadline is October 20th. May the happiest of Happy Hours fall upon you in the coming month and please remember to save your clothing, blankets and shoes and email me at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us to arrange for the pickup of your donations to those in need right here in Rocky Point. YOU alone can and do make a difference! GOD BLESS and see you at the beach! ADIOS AMIGOS!

I thought to share this poem for our introduction to actual fall weather…this being for the October edition of RPT…I’m just sure we’ll be back in the fine, fine weather that we all live for down here. It is what I’ll call inspirational poetry…I’m not sure if it qualifies as a separate genre, but really it speaks to all of us. The poet is Anne Allanketner, she is a therapist, artist and poet. She says: “Poetry, for me, is a kind of spiritual medicine. Its curative powers can influence how we feel and how we see things. A good poem can stick with you. Because poetry is so non-linear, it lands on us ‘all in one piece’…” ---------------------------Loving The Odd Child The everyday child needs socks and sandwiches, her hair combed, yes and time to play, people to love. The everyday child needs constant care from you so keep her warm and kindly sheltered, nourished, held. But it’s caring for the odd one, which makes us whole again, after long confusions, blundering and wishing she was normal. Love that little odd child, and you will flower in unexpected ways, veering off the path that others gave you, to carve new and tender territory in the mysterious, dark wood. Give that little odd child what she needs: a softer lamp light, all day at the zoo, art supplies for breakfast, an early exit from the loud party. Maybe she wants things you think are strange. But just believe in her, let her hold those tiny tree frogs, let her climb down off your lap to gather strange objects, her weird collections… Her need for books, her fear of people crushing plants, her awkward dislike of your friends, her terribly low pain threshold. Gather each of these up in time, and kiss them. Then put them down in front of her, loved. This is the new path, taking you away from normal and towards your SELF. Towards the life you deeply long for, towards the odd work, the odd lover, the odd house. You were afraid that if you gave into her, there would be no end to it, and that is true. For the odd child is a wild and tempting Shamaness, who given an inch will rise up dancing and gather you in her arms and sing her throaty off key melodies, as she winds her way through the wood and steps into her odd place in the bright and peopled world. There she will shift the balance in some small and significant way, that only she can understand. Having changed you so completely into yourself she is unafraid to reinvent the world. ---------------------------Sweet words wisely heeded… Join us won’t you and send your creative sweetness to: m.diane.writeon@gmail.com We need to hear you.

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16 ways to Fall for Rocky Point By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Oh yes, it is that time of the year. The spectacular Fall of Rocky Point. OK, we might be a little short on the leaves turning shades of colors, wool snazzy sweaters and early snowfall. But what we do have: plenty of amazing, exciting events, crazy fun activities and truly incredible weather. The autumn of Rocky Point is not typical; it is like a fabulous mild summer starting at the end of the year. The water temperature is insanely warm and the nights are blissful and cozy. You might even get a chance to put a long sleeve shirt on when you stroll on the beach at night. Fall in love with Rocky Point, the next couple months of the year are not to be missed! Get ready, grab your calendar, pen in hand and choose at least one weekend a month to designate as a Rocky Point Beach weekend. Write it down!!! October, November, and December are exceptional, but the way things are going on down here, you need to plan ahead. In a blink of an eye, things are heating up here at the fabulous Sea of Cortez, full of adventure and activities...It’s going to be a crazy busy season. Check out the Fall scene with 16 noteworthy things to do: 1. First, decide where you want to stay, from oceanfront condos, beachfront hotels, to the historic La Roca in Old Port, where Al Capone waltzed and partied until the early morning light. We have so many choices. Need to be close to nature? Camp on the beach at a beach front RV park and sleep

really close to the soft sand. Book it and reserve it now. 2. Walk around your casa (house) speaking Spanish, if you don’t know any, write a few basic phrases down and tape them on your mirror. Think about your upcoming vacation and with a little practice before your trip, you’ll have the basic phrases down in no time. Seize the day or “aprovecha el momento, no lo malgastes.” 3. Put a little music on while you are planning what weekend to come down and visit our sunny, sandy town. Listen to some mariachi music to set the mood. 4. Gather your beach towels, beach gear, and good books and plan a day of sunbathing in Fall, here in Rocky Point we have the endless summer. 5. Check out some cool Rocky Point websites before you go, to find the latest new restaurants, bars, and events. Live music is abundant, and something about the salty air and the sea enhances your mood. 6. Grab a blanket sit on the beach in front of Playa Bonita and watch the Pinata Regatta October 10th and 11th. Nothing like a day full of Hobie cats sailing on the sea. 7. Ignore all the gasps you receive when your friends and family are alarmed of your trips to Mexico, this is yesterday’s news, tell them to get with the times. No use fighting them...my new line when asked, isn’t it dangerous? “Yes, perhaps you should stay home, but I’m brave and strong.” And don’t share your delectable tasty shrimp when you come home. 8. Go to the moon and back or just visit the Pinacate Biosphere Visitor Center and take a nice hike through the Pinacate hiking area. You might just feel like the astronauts did when they practiced their moon walk decades ago right here in our little town. 9. Book a tee time at one of the three beautiful courses in Puerto Peñasco to golf. Las Palomas Links course, Laguna Del Mar and Mayan Palace’s outstanding 5-star world class Jack Nicklaus designer course. Did you know it is rated in the top 100 golf courses? Bring your clubs for a road trip, you won’t regret it. 10. Feel like a pirate. Pirates, yes happy pirates live here on the cool sparkling Sea of Cortez, and they celebrate with music and fireworks. Take a sunset cruise full of dancing and libations on the El Rey Del Mar Pirate ship. Fun for the whole family. 11. Check out the Mermaids Art Market this Fall. Check Rocky Point Times event calendar and their Facebook Page for more information on dates. Nothing says beauty, magic and secrets of the sea like a mermaid. This arts and craft fair features a wide variety of local Artists and amazing items recycled and made from the sea.

Looking to take back memories of Rocky Point then put this as a must see on your calendar. Happening on selected Saturdays in Rocky Point. 12. Do you like to fish? You’re in the right spot at the Sea of Cortez. Plan a weekend in October and have a drink at J.J’s while they bring in the winners for the final phase of the Angler of The Year -Phase III, you might be astonished as the fish get big, and the fish tales get bigger. 13. Perhaps, off-roading is your adrenaline rush? Well, have you ever tried the El Golfo Run (hosted by Rocky Point Times)? It’s about time for the 39th bi-annual! If sand and motors start your engines then check out this fun weekend event on October 23, 24 and 25th. Not for novices you must have and know how to successfully operate a 4x4, buggy/rail/rhino/Razor go to www. rptimes.com for more details. 14. Do you like to get dirty? Check out the Dirty Beach Mud Run (obstacle course) at Rocky Point Speedway (formerly Thunder on the Beach raceway near the Reef). On October 31, participants who want to add another 5k to their list need to join in this one. Not your typical 5k but one, featuring sand, mud, and water obstacles. Feel like a kid again and get dirty. Go to www. dirtybeachmudrun.com 15. Get on your bike and ride. Coined as “the Greatest Motorcycle Fiesta south of the border” November 11-14 is the 15th annual Rocky Point Rally. Reserve your place to stay now, as this years rally is slated to be the largest ever. Even if you have never been on a bike or have a bike, this event is worth attending. ‘People-watching’ heaven. Sit back and enjoy. Events will be ongoing, filled with music, fun and good times. www.rockypointrally.com 16. Play and race in the sand, Dec 4-5 Cholla 250 hosted by Southern Arizona Desert Racing. www.racesadr.com Well, let’s summarize about this upcoming Fall in Rocky Point. So, if you don’t like to golf, fish, run, walk, take photo’s swim, shop, dress up in Halloween costumes, 4 wheel, play beach volleyball, ride a bike, sit on a motorcycle, play on the water, look at art, listen to music, dance in your flip-flops, take a scenic cruise, people watch or eat delicious food, then Rocky Point might not be the place for you this Fall. Otherwise, if you like one or more of the above and just love life, and the sea, then come on down. Make your reservations now, as this will be an EPIC fall!! Watch out Rocky Point is on a roll…and the ball is rolling faster.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” ~ Helen Keller

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

A Fish out of Water By Dan McWhitis

One of the unheralded treasures discovered by men coming to Mexico is the charm of Latin women. With beautiful coffee & cream skin, flashing dark eyes and captivating smiles, they can stun a newly arrived visitor. It’s not just their beauty that mesmerizes, they are gifted with fantastic abilities to run a household including cooking & raising kids and participate in family businesses. As an example, I recently spent some time with a local businessman who praised his wife of many years. He told me I provide an income, she runs the home. I’m greeted with a cup of coffee when I wake-up, a bath has been prepared for me, my clothes are laid out and breakfast is ready. My morning newspaper has been placed next to my plate. I was thinking I hadn’t seen this deal since the 50’s or 60’s, what a fortunate man. These women are so beautiful and eager to please many American men dive headfirst into relationships. For those choosing to stay in Latin America the experience can be fantastic. A man develops masculinity he never knew he had, however, there can be problem if he plans to bring his new love to the States. The idea is exhilarating, he wants to return home to show the community just how good life can be reasoning he will be the envy of the neighborhood. A woman that lays out his clothes in the morning, wow, that’s unbelievable. Sounds great, eh? Well not exactly. When our hero introduces his beauty to his old neighborhood things will change quickly and dramatically and she will become Americanized in a short period of time. When he sits down on Sunday to enjoy football he pleasantly asks, “Honey, would you mind bringing me a beer,” a response is shouted back from the other room, “Someone break your leg? Get your own damn beer and take out the trash.” It was a dream, a beautiful dream.

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Culinary indulgence with zero guilt By Cholla Charli

[Alfonso Environmental Portrait] Alfonso Velazquez, owner and chef at The Healthy Kitchen in Puerto Peñasco.

fats and carbohydrates, he is a master with spices, creating a burst of complex flavors in every bite. In preparation for opening the Healthy Kitchen, he thoroughly researched nutrition and healthy cooking techniques. The result is a broad selection of delicious dishes that won’t weigh you down. The menu includes chicken, fish, shrimp and some beef dishes prepared from scratch using fresh local ingredients. Your entree will be accompanied by green salad or soup of the day, fresh steamed vegetables, rice or potato. Portions are appropriate and the prices are modest. Alfonso uses coconut or olive oil on the grill; and is happy to cater to individual dietary restrictions, preparing gluten- lactose- or salt-free dishes on request.

Having worked for major restaurant chains in Arizona and California after completing his college degree in business administration, Alfonso’s goal now is to have a chain of Health Kitchen restaurants throughout Mexico and perhaps, in the United States. For now, the Health Kitchen in Peñasco is open every day at noon, closing at 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and at 7 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, at the intersection of Sinaloa and Leon de la Barra. Look for the bright green store front. Credit cards are not yet accepted, so bring pesos or dollars and if you’d like beer or wine with your dinner, you are welcome to bring that too. There is no corkage fee. Invite some friends who think healthy means bland, and watch The Healthy Kitchen become their new favorite restaurant.

Chicken breast cooked moist and perfect in a mushroom sauce, tender grilled shrimp in garlic, and succulent fillet of fish with tomato, peppers and onion on light, fluffy rice. If that sounds like decadence, you’re right; but it’s also very healthy. Those are just a few of the mouthwatering entrees you’ll find at The Healthy Kitchen, which opened May 30, 2014 at the intersection of Sinaloa and Leon de la Barra in Puerto Peñasco.

[Alfonso at the Grill] Velazquez chose an open kitchen concept to help assure customers that everything is prepared to the highest standards.

[Alfonso serving wine] Velazquez takes a moment from the grill to greet and serve customers.

Owner and Chef Alfonso Velazquez has created a new restaurant concept for those who want to eat healthier while enjoying amazing cuisine in a casual setting. “The idea was to make something good and very healthy,” Alfonso explained. While he cuts out unhealthy

Many restaurants have policies prohibiting substitutions or special requests. Alfonso said, “We make special food for special people every day.” His favorite thing to cook is shrimp because there are so many ways to enhance the natural flavor with spices such as garlic, chilies and wine to name a few. Healthy Kitchen serves lunch and dinner and can seat around 12 people in the dining room. However, nearly 70 percent of the business is delivering healthy meals to people at their work place or to their homes, and catering. Alfonso caters events, parties, weddings, meetings and regularly caters breakfast for up to 70 preschoolers at the local Montessori school and other schools. He once catered breakfast for 5,000 people, but the event doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. He said, “For as few as four people, we will make a party.”

[Alfonso serving Soup] The Healthy Kitchen serves lunch and dinner, offers delivery to your home or office, and does catering for events large and small.

Update

By Rob Baylor

September already, wow! Time goes by so fast, but I have a little lady that keeps emailing me from the Rocky Point Times, reminding me to get my article in for October. She is relentless but boy I need it. There is so much to do I lose track of time, while having a Tecate, playing with my fishing equipment and trying not to do any work. That’s the hard part, trying not to work. I have submitted quite a few articles starting with “You Should Write A Book” in 2012 and ending with “It’s That Time” in last month’s issue. Some have been humorous and some have been serious. I want this one to be informative. When we moved here in 2011, we had only been here for a weekend and were clueless where to shop, eat and etc. So many nice people showed us or directed us and we made it a point to use the map in the Rocky Point Times. We drove everywhere. Finding new stores, restaurants, beer stores (important part of trying not to work)! We didn’t know where we wanted to live, as in which section of town, so we tried a few areas. We ended up buying an RV and renting a space at Playa Bonita RV Park in 2014. There are other parks, but we fell in love with this one. I can sit outside my patio, you know, trying not to work and throw a rock to the beach. We have seen almost everything here but the most important is families having fun. The park management has been doing a lot of upgrades, sprucing things up getting ready for the Snowbirds around October first. The Social Club management has done a complete overhaul, painting, building decks and outdoor seating, new big screen TV and more. We are normally so busy here socially I don’t have much time to drink my Tecate and figure out how to keep from working. I seem to always shoot myself in the foot. Giving advice, like our favorite eating places, who to see to go fishing, and so on that when I get ready to go, there is no room for me! I make bread and butter pickles, pickled beets and so on. People love them and say I am the “Pickle King” of the park. Then someone wants my recipe and now I’m reduced to the status of a “Pawn” because everyone is making them. There is one thing I’m not telling though, “How to get out of work”! Hope you enjoyed this article. Go to google and type in Rob Baylor RPTimes.

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Puerto Peñasco Seasons and Weather Tips

Quack Ups

By Stephanie Wood

Ohhh October. The start of my favorite season in Rocky Point. The weather in Puerto Peñasco fluctuates from about 40 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the season. My favorite months are October to June. I especially like November to February, when it gets downright chilly at night, but warm enough for the beach in the day. In those months you also have a great chance of seeing dolphins or whales from the beach when they swim up the Sea of Cortez for warmer waters. Here is the breakdown of the RP weather seasons: Summer (Late June, July, August, September) is HOT; think 80 to 100 degrees with what feels like100% humidity. However, it is about 10 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix (if you live

in Phoenix you’ll get that it can make a big difference). The plus side is you don’t need to pack much clothing, just a few swimsuits, shorts, tank tops, and flip flops. Seriously, it is HOT all the time. You will sweat the minute you walk out of your air-conditioned condo. We spend a lot of time in the pool, and many of the resorts have swim up pool bars. Restaurants at the resorts have air conditioning, as do many of the restaurants in town, but most of the open-air bars in the fish market do not. This does not deter the summer tourists and this is probably overall the busiest time of the year. Spring (March, April, May, Early June) and Fall (October, November) can have temperature fluctuations from 40 at night

By Bob Snyder

to 80 in the day, so kind of like you’re in the Midwest. You may need jackets and pants at night and summer clothes in the day, and definitely pack your swimsuit. Spring features Spring Break, of course, and Semana Santo (Easter Week). Fall features Bike Week and usually a Roger Cline& the Peacemakers concert weekend in October. The pools might not be heated, but this is prime beach weather! Winter (December, January, February) can be pretty chilly (ok chilly is relative, I’m from Arizona). Pack layers, long pants, long sleeves, and a light coat for early morning and nighttime; and for daytime, shorts or pants, tank top or short sleeves, with long sleeves layer over that, and maybe a sweatshirt in case you are starting early or ending late. Most of the resorts have at least one heated pool for the cooler months.

Beach Tips: If you are vacationing in the hotter months and on busier weekends you may want to invest in some beach umbrellas for shade. Palapas at the resorts are free, but they go fast. You can set up your own shade area with a canopy or umbrella anywhere you can find. This is especially good when the sand gets really hot, so you have a cool area for the kids or dogs, or you just don’t want those cervezas getting too warm! We also like to bring our own folding chairs to use at the beach and of course a cooler or two for cold beverages and snacks.

Last, but probably the most important weather tip: no matter what season, bring your sunscreen! It is sunny approximately 350 days per year and it very rarely rains.

Two men ran out to the course for a quick nine after work. They get to the tee and They 2 ladies playing ahead of them. One of the men complains that the ladies will slow them down and says he is going to ask if they can play through. He goes halfway to the ladies and turns back. The other man asked what was wrong? The man said I can’t go up there that’s my wife and my mistress. So the other man says he will go. He goes halfway and comes back. His partner asked what happened and the man replied “small world Huh?” -----------------------------------A man walks into the barbershop and ask the barber how many before me? The barber looks around and says three. The man leaves but he does not return. The next day the man walks in and says to the barber how many before for me today? The barber looks around and says four and the man leaves and never returns. This happens every afternoon for a week. The other barber says “this is crazy, if he comes in tomorrow I’ll follow him”. Sure enough the man walks in and again asks “How many before me”? The barber turns and says 3. As the man leaves barber 2 follows him. 1/2 later barber 2 walks back in. “Well”, says the barber, “where is this jerk going”? Barber 2 replies: “your house”.

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You Oughta see an Otter By Steve Franklin

In the year 1900 you probably could not find a sea otter along the California coast. Just recently, there were over 3000 sea otters counted along the California coast from San Francisco to Santa Barbara. That is good news! And, possibly good news for Mexico as the sea otter makes its way South again.

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Wouldn’t it be nice to look out your Rocky Point window and see Sea Otters playing and swimming in our waters? Well, at one time they were in the Sea of Cortez along the Baja Peninsula. After all Rocky Point has everything a sea otter could want. They would enjoy our Warm Water, and Abundant favorite foods in Scallops, Clams, Crab, Flounder and Shrimp as well as the peaceful calm water. But, then comes along man and ruins it.

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Yes folks, there has been sightings of sea otters recently along the Baja Mexican coast on the pacific side. Hopefully the Mexican wildlife officials will uphold the conservation wildlife endangered species act and help protect Sea Otters that visit Mexico so one day there may be sea otters frolicking on the beaches of the Sea of Cortez.

fur. They groom their fur constantly to fill it will air bubbles that enables them to float better. Sea Otters are the only mammal to use tools consistently. They will use rocks and other hard objects to crack open their food; Sea Urchins, Abalone and Clams. Baby Sea Otters (pups) cannot swim when first born. They must be taught by their mother to swim and to dive underwater. The mother will hold them to their chest for hours and when the mother needs to dive for food they will wrap the pup in Sea Kelp to stay afloat. The pups will stay with mother for 6 to 8 months before they set out on their own. Sea Otters spend a lot of energy playing and foraging for food. For this reason they will consume 25% of their body weight per day. A group of Sea Otters is called a “Raft’. The name is derived from Sea Otters floating together holding hands so they don’t float away in open water. As many as 2000 sea otters were recently counted together in a ‘Raft’ along the coast of Alaska. Alaska has the highest population of Sea Otters in the world with as much as 75,000. They can dive up to 250 feet deep.

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As man set out to venture throughout the West in the 17 and 1800’s, he discovered many fascinating things. The downside to new discoveries is that a lot of things suffered. One of the items that suffered was the Pacific Coast Sea Otter. In the 1800’s the Sea Otter was nearly hunted to extinction for their beautiful thick fur. By 1900 there was an estimate of just over 1000 sea otters left in the world, which were mostly in secluded areas of Japan and Russia. At one time there was an estimated 300,000 Sea Otters in the world.

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Today, the sea otter has made a comeback through conservation efforts.

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This summer’s trip took my wife and me along Highway 1 visiting the Pacific Coast from California to Washington. My main objective was to locate and film sea otters. Luckily, we ran across quite a few of the furry little critters. We were fortunate enough to kayak alongside of them for several days near Monterey & Pismo Beach Bays. Some interesting facts about Sea Otters; Sea Otters are the largest mammal in the weasel family. Yet, they are the smallest Sea Mammal on earth. Sea Otters have the densest fur in the world of any mammal. There are 1 million hairs per square inch. The dense fur enables them to float with ease and to stay warm. When Sea otters are not sleeping or hunting they will be seen grooming their

They spend their entire life in or around the ocean. They will live for 20 years. They walk funny on land. Their large rear feet used for paddling under the sea are out of proportion to the smaller front feet, so they sort of hop like a rabbit on land.

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An Osprey Goes Fishing

By Mike Bibb

Invariably, when I’m lounging around Playa Bonita RV Park there are usually birds of various descriptions doing what birds do. However, most of their activities usually involve some process of the hunting and eating cycle. Which, come to think of it, is kind of what I do, too - I hunt for food then I eat it. Adjacent to the park an osprey family has taken up residency atop a tall utility pole. The parents have been living there several years, raising a few kids, then sending them off to the NFL to become mascots for the Seattle Seahawks. Not a bad gig if they can get used to the rain. However, keeping meat on the table can be a daunting task. Stiff competition from gulls, pelicans and other avian rivals, not to mention human fishing boats, speeding jet skis, and low flying ultra-lite aircraft, makes for a real challenge when cruising the coast in search of a quick snack. Sometimes, a simple trip to the grocery store can suddenly become a life and death struggle. Like most sought after things, though, success is often determined by the amount of persistence expended. An empty craw usually provides an intensive motivating factor to either get off the couch and run out to grab a couple of pizzas or dine-in with home delivery. Unfortunately, most osprey’s don’t have cell phones, so an app for Pizza Hut is out of the question; leaving the chore to old dad to venture out and scrounge evening dinner. After a brief reconnaissance of the local waters of the Sea of Cortez, Mr. Osprey returned with a small fish firmly clutched within his talons. But being a sort of cagey hunter, he was quick to sample the delicacy before bringing home the leftovers. After all, a guy’s gotta keep up his strength; never know when he might have to abruptly get up off the couch again. Daddy Osprey hooks and samples a tasty snack for his family. “I’ll sure be glad when Dad gets home with those fish tacos. My empty belly is scratching my backbone!”

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

CROSSING THE BORDER CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM

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

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Drama of Clean Windshields

Green Angels (Ángeles Verdes)

Eggplant Pasta By Walter Malchow

By Dan McWhitis

Many Mexicans suffering poverty use a variety of unique methods to put food on the table. One of the more popular methods for earning money is cleaning windshields. If you have an American tag on your vehicle you’re going to be bombarded with multiple solicitations to clean your windshield dirty or not. These take on a variety of approaches: 1. An individual politely asks as you pull into a convenience store, “Sir, may I clean your windshield?” If the dust has gotten to the point where vision is obstructed I give the go ahead then go in to purchase a cup of coffee or a six-pack of Tecate. 2. The next method involves the cleaning of the windshield without permission. When returning from a shopping errand a decision must be made, to pay or not to pay. A surprised newbie will dig for money reasoning there’s an expected obligation while a more seasoned veteran says I didn’t ask for the windshield to be cleaned and I ain’t paying. My decisions are generally based on whether the windshield needed to be cleaned. I do get irritated if work has been done on my freshly washed vehicle and the once pristine windshield is covered with greasy streaks. One window washer that plies his trade at one of my regular stops cleaned the windshield without permission. I drove away, not paying and received a nasty look. The next time he didn’t try the same tactic. On a subsequent visit I gave him the go ahead and established the ground-rules for our business relationship. He now asks. 3. The stoplight onslaught is a weird one. Out of nowhere using a full-blown assault a guy throws his rag on the window. You waive him off, but he continues undeterred not caring if the glass is dirty or not. He knows the unexperienced will feel guilt and pay anyway, the experienced will just drive off shaking their heads. Often the wash rag is dirty, sandy & oily and just nasty, resulting in an awful job. One guy barefooted, wearing no shoes or shirt and apparently high on something threw his rag on my just-washed vehicle. I waived him off and shouted no, no, no. He started a scene at the intersection screaming in perfect English, “You have a negative attitude and remember this my country, you’re just an old man who’s a visitor here.” I smiled and said to him as I rolled away, “You’ve got me with that one I am an old man.” One of our fellow American Legion members recently designed placards to display on the dashboards advising all rogue washers not to clean the windshield. Will this work? I’ll let you know.

Ingredients:

By Jim Rinquist

If you’re driving in Mexico and you encounter problems on the road, be it mechanical issues or any other type of troubles, the Green Angels are just a phone call away. They can assist you with car repairs, provide first aid and offer you information about road conditions or tourist attractions. They are also a good resource for any traveler in Mexico if you need information about what to do in an emergency situation or if you have been the victim of a crime. The phone operators are bilingual and can point you to the best action to take or other resources that may be helpful to you.

What are the Green Angels? The Ángeles Verdes

(Green Angels) is a fleet of tourist assistance units with bilingual crew who are trained in mechanics and first aid. They patrol all federal and toll highways in Mexico and offer free assistance in the case of a breakdown, accident, or medical emergency. They are knowledgeable about road conditions, and can provide tourist information. The Green Angels are funded by Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism. They have over 300 vehicles that patrol an average of 60 000 km of Mexican highways every day and over 22 million kilometers each year, providing assistance to motorists.

How the Green Angels Can Help You? The Green Angels offer the following services: • Guidance and information about destinations, state and regional tourist attractions and services. • Mechanical assistance and emergency radio support. • Assistance in the case of accidents.

• Assistance to the general public in the case of disasters. • The Green Angels are trained in auto mechanics and they carry tools and spare parts so they can perform emergency or temporary repairs, such as changing tires, dealing with an overheated engine or replacing a gas pump. They can help you arrange to have your car towed if more extensive repairs are required. • Trained in CPR, the Green Angels can administer first aid in the event of an accident or medical emergency.

How to contact the Green Angels?

For 2 Servings • 1 Eggplant, (Half A Pound or Bigger) • Salt, Pepper • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil • Half a Pound Pasta Shells, • 1 Tin of Cherry Tomatoes (1 Pound Capacity) • 1 Small Clove Garlic • 1 Pinch Sugar • 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano • 2 Tablespoons Black Olives • 4 Stalks of Parsley • 2 Handful of Ricotta Cheese

Nutritional Information Per Serving • 622 K Cal • 20 G Protein • 20 G Fat • 82 G Kh

Preparation

Time 30 Min

You can contact the Green Angels by dialing 078 from any phone in Mexico. The operator will transfer your call to the dispatch service and they will communicate via radio with a unit in your area. If you don’t have access to a phone, just pull over and put your car’s hood up. When the Green Angels pass on their regular rounds, they will stop to offer your assistance. The 078 phone number is a 24-hour hot line that you can call for telephone assistance at any time. The Angeles Verdes service, however, runs from 8 am to 6 pm every day of the year. Keep in mind that the Ángeles Verdes service is only offered on major highways and toll roads, so if you choose to travel on the free roads (carreteras libres), you’re on your own, though you can still contact the 078 hotline for information.

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees (fan oven 180 degrees). A large pot full of water to a boil. 2. 1 Aubergine (eggplant) cleaned and cubed. Spice on a baking tray with salt and pepper and mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil. In hot oven on the middle rack for 10-15 min. roasting light brown. 3. Salt. Boiling water and half a pound of pasta shells and cook it according to package directions. 1 can of cherry tomatoes (1 pound capacity) in a pan. 1 small clove of garlic to squeeze. Season with salt, 1 pinch of sugar, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Simmer over low heat for 5 min. Eggplant cubes and 2 tablespoons black olives add. 4. Drain the pasta, mix dripping wet into the sauce. Chop 4 stalks smooth parsley. Serve pasta. Distribute the ricotta cheese with a spoon on the pasta. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper.

Paying for the Green Angels Service

Bon Appetite

Any service provided by the Green Angels is free of charge. You will need to pay for any parts, gas or oil they may use to get your car up and running, though. If you appreciate the assistance they give you, do offer a tip. They may or may not accept it, but it’s a nice gesture to offer.

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

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

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

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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, 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 Proaset Realty. The post office does not offer U.S. postal services. To send a letter in Mexico, you need a Mexican stamp, which can be purchased at the post office. They do not sell U.S. stamps. You may receive mail at your residence, however it takes approx. 2-4 weeks to arrive and the system is not terribly reliable. U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Día de Los Muertos Day of The Dead

By Rosarie Salerno

It may sound morbid to the nonMexican, but the Day of the Dead is a Mexican festival for relatives and friends to come together and celebrate the memory of their loved ones who have passed away. It is believed that on the Day of the Dead, it is easier for the soul of the departed to visit with the living. The family usually gathers at the cemetery to clean, paint, make repairs, if necessary, and decorate the graves. Marigolds and red cockscomb flowers are placed lovingly along with the deceased’s favorite foods and beverages, even tequila, at the grave. The flowers are thought to attract the souls of the dead to the offerings. It is believed that the spirits of the dead eat the “spiritual essence” of the food. Photographs of the deceased, candles, water for them to drink, and a blanket so they can comfortably rest after their long journey are just some of the things that might be left for them. Sometimes the family will leave toys for their dead children, the Los Angelitos or the Little Angels. It’s not unusual for the whole family, including the children, to have a barbeque or a party accompanied with live music at the site. Some people will spend all night visiting in the cemetery with the departed souls. The intent of the living is to encourage visits by the souls, so that the spirits will hear the prayers and the comments being directed to them. Dia de Los Muertos coincides with the Catholic holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, November 1st and 2nd respectively. It is believed that at 12 am, midnight of November 1st, the gates of heaven are opened and the souls of the dead are free to return to earth. On the 1st the Saints and the infants and innocent children come back; then on the 2nd all the other Souls are permitted to visit. Even

though the Day of the Dead is celebrated on the Catholic holy days it is more of a cultural holiday than a religious one. Honoring the dead is an ancient festival that goes back 2,500 to 3,000 years ago. It was practiced by the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec and other indigenous people of Mexico. In the Aztec tradition the festival was dedicated to the goddess, Mictecacihuatl, the Queen of Mictlan, the underworld, where she and her husband, Mictlantecuhtli, rule the afterlife. She is now called Catrina, the Lady of the Dead. Her role then and now is to keep watch over the bones of the dead. The original Aztec festival was sometime around the beginning of August and celebrated for an entire month. Since the introduction of Catholicism the holidays have been combined and are celebrated together. Besides the food and music, some families display photos and other decorations of skeleton art and trinkets. During this time of the year the markets carry sugared skulls which can be decorated with Royal sugar icing, the type used for gingerbread houses. Sugar Art was brought to the new world by the Italian missionaries in the 17th century. The indigenous people learned quickly how to use it for their festivals. The skull represents the deceased loved one and their name may be placed on the forehead along with other facial features and colorful adornments. If you wish to see some examples of decorated skulls you can see them at www.mexicansugarskull.com. Also, during this time there is a delicious baked item called Pan de Muerto, Bread of the Dead. The sugared skulls and the bread are only available for this seasonal festival. I encourage you to take a trip to the local supermarket and investigate these items, if you are in Mexico around the end of October.

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How many hours do you sit per day? Americans spend on average 60% of their waking hours sedentary...sitting approximately 9 hours a day. The negative side effects of sitting are well known, let alone sitting in a bad position. When you sit at your desk like the skeleton on the left, this is what is happening in your body:

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Forward head posture (up to 60 lbs. extra weight on neck and back muscles) • Elongated, inactive and weak upper back muscles • Excessive thoracic spine curvature • Internal shoulder rotation • Shortened chest (pec) muscles • Reduced hip flexion • Elongated, inactive and weak glutes • Shortened hamstrings Also, as soon as you sit down, your calorie burning drops to 1 calorie per minute. Sitting more than 6 hours a day increases your risk of death by up to 40% versus someone who sits less than 3 hours a day, even if you exercise. Sitting has been known to lead to a greater risk of colon, breast, and endometrial cancers, while causing tight hips, shoulders, and neck, weak glutes and back muscles, and soft bones (leading to osteoporosis). Even though 90% of adults claim to have experienced some level of back pain, it’s also true that perpetually standing isn’t a healthy solution, either. And standing is unavoidable at times. You can’t pace up and down the aisle of an airplane during a long flight, or in a theater during the movie, and it might seem a little crazy to jog in place while eating a burrito. The solution is not simply sitting less, it’s sitting BETTER!

But don’t get too caught up on just sitting better, you must fix your posture while you’re standing looking down at your phone. Looking down at a cellphone is equivalent to placing a 60-pound weight on your neck or similar to giving a shoulder ride to an 8-year-old… every time you text. This strain is unnecessary and is the leading cause of neck and back pain. A simple solution would be to raise your hands and arms from your lap to your chest. This increases your head extension and improves your neck posture by taking away the extra strain.

HOW TO SIT BETTER

Look at the image below to see how you can correct your posture while sitting at a desk:

OTHER TIPS FOR BETTER POSTURE:

Sit on an exercise ball as it strengthens your core muscles that stabilize your spine by providing an instability and automatically provoking your body to stay balanced Put your feet on a foot stool or books 4-6” high when you’re in a seated position Swim in the ocean or pool a few times a week to strengthen your core (and it improves your posture) Place a pillow on your lap to hold up your arms when texting/reading Cheers to happy and healthy sitting!

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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.

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

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Passport Club 48 Campeche next door to Galindo’s Cafe M-W-F 10:00 am open meeting For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com EVERYONE WELCOME

AL ANON

AMPI

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

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico.

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

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: Madre Silvia Gomez 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 CON’T CEDO ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE Kayak Capers Explore beautiful Estero Morua with expert guides. Local ecology talk, kayak rental, picnic feast,drinks all in an environment rich with shore birds, crabs and halophytes. Estero Excursions Oyster farms, fiddler crabs and the “shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper Gulf wetland. Kayak Estero Morua and/or tour with CEDO experts. Tidepool Explorations Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. Explore the Sand Dunes Spectacular Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world’s largest. An experience you won’t forget! Pinacate Adventure Explore the geologic wonders of the Pincate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. Isla San Jorge Snorkel with the sea lions in their natural habitat at Bird Island or just enjoy the scenery from the boat and take photos. A must do trip!

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 PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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

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: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otañez, Rhea Dugan, Don Schinidli, Paul Schoonover, Shirley McDonald, Tammy Hicks, Larry McIntyre, Kelly and Dave Adams The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

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.

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

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

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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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS EL GOLFO RUN

I.R.A.D.

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

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.

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.)

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesdays at 4pm at Latitude 31 Restaurant, on the left hand side, on your way to Old Port. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE 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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook.com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com.

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

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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.

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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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In The Smile of a Child By Rita Pizarro

July is the Month Tommy and I were married 6 years ago, soon after my father passed away. Both my sister and I announced our weddings before his passing. My sister’s wedding was just a few weeks before his death, mine a month after. My Father Nicolas was a very intelligent man with very high standards for honesty, respect and doing the right thing for others and for ourselves. Honesty starts within, doing the right thing whether someone is watching or not, nothing to do with being caught but with self-respect and knowing that most important being true to ourselves will give us peace and confidence in going forward in life, whatever decisions need to be made as long as they are true to our principles and respect for others. Tommy and I had been together for about 4 years before we decided to marry, and we never thought we would have children, I have my daughter Daniela from my first marriage and that was our family, small but good. I had originally thought of having two children but things in life didn’t work out as planned, Dani was already quite grown to have a baby brother or sister and I was too involved with my career plus Tommy never really wanted children, so life went on, with the three of us; until a few years ago when a little angel came to our lives, he was just there at our house one day, the nephew of our housekeeper. His name is Angel and he is a survivor, his tough beginning did not break him but made him stronger. We connected with him immediately, and he is Tommy’s true son: Athletic, fast learner, funny and multitalented. Tommy taught him to ride a motorcycle, he learned in minutes; I taught him how to swim, he now swims like a fish, Dani taught him to ride horses, he is a natural with animals and within a month he could gallop the beach bareback or backwards, he can be seen standing from the horse, hanging from it, jumping into the water: conventional riding? Not necessary. We went to the beach together, riding motorcycles in the sand dunes, riding horses, we went fishing, we went to the fair, watched sunsets in the Malecon, ate a lot of ice cream cones, (Angel sure does like ice cream!) our family was renewed and revived, everything looked new and the brightness of his smile brightened our days, we did more things together, we laughed more. We realized what mattered in life: being together, having fun together, supporting each other and having precious moments. Then one day he went away to a children’s home, as his aunt couldn’t care for him anymore we missed him and decided his future was not as bright without us in his life and our family was not the same without him in our lives. We needed each other, he needed us to have a real family: Mom Dad and a Sister, a home, an education and to be able to develop his talents. We needed him to give us purpose, joy and a new meaning in life. We had to adopt him. We had to have him back in our house, not as a guest anymore, but as our son, so without any previous experience in the matter we started the journey, we stumbled and fell, we got back up, we made mistakes; it’s been years, we had doubts we had moments when we thought it wouldn’t be possible and the legalities of it all seemed to never end. Angel is now back home, we are a family again and in July 2015 very close to our anniversary Angel became officially our son. We have a new birth certificate, we gave him a new name: Nicolas Angel in honor to my Dad and so he can be called Nick. I am so proud of my son, I am so happy with my family. Daniela has a new purpose in life,

a new companion, a friend, a brother to confide in. Tommy has a son to ride motorcycles with, to build things, to teach martial arts and be active and get out and do what he does. Not everything is peaches and cream, we have issues, he is now 12, he’s a pre-teen and like every kid his age there are trials at this stage. We also have some cultural differences, our life experiences are very different, even our language sometimes doesn’t quite connect being that he is from Northern Mexico and Dani and I are from the south, he does a very good job at leaving his past behind but sometimes it still gets in the way of the present and the future. He had a really rough beginning, some days are tough, some days are even tougher, some days are great, some days we want to freeze the moment and keep it forever because it was just such a beautiful time. I suppose it is the same with any child and with any family. Few people decide to adopt an older child, it is usually quite challenging since they have a lot of their personality and formative years well set in. Or our family this was just perfect, he is friends with Daniela now 19 and even though she is a bit of a MomSister they play video games together, watch movies, snorkel, ride horses and even go to Tae Kwon Do together. I am a busy Mom and work a lot but since he is 12 I can still work and have a family. Tommy doesn’t speak Spanish, Nick Angel didn’t speak English, now Tommy speaks a bit of Spanish and Nick’s English has improved considerably, they can now have small conversations. Nick’s English is getting better every day, they both speak a universal language of Love and acceptance of each other’s differences. In our culture mixed home we sometimes speak only Spanish at the dinner table, leaving Tommy with the understanding of a few words here and there and sometimes we speak all in English leaving Nick wondering if he did really understand what we said, we know he will soon understand everything we say in English. There are lines in the kitchen wall with dates that tell us how he has been growing, we painted the kitchen once so not all the lines are there but he has grown quite a lot, he has gone through many pairs of shoes and many clothes, I used to buy him size 8 now the size 12 I bought didn’t fit him, he is growing a lot and I can’t wait to see him all grown up to be good man with good principles, a good education, a purpose and the knowledge that there is a family that loves him, forever. There is a long road ahead of us, we expect it to have joy and sorrow, good times and difficult times but it will always be filled with Love, companionship and support.

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Festival del Dia de los Muertos On November 1, 2015, the 2nd annual Day of the Dead Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at aVita boutique in the Raven’s Nest in Ajo, AZ. This event is a fun, participatory experience for the entire family.

Original art by Jackie Andes that will appear on the 2015 Day of the Dead T-shirts.

The Festival will include live music, folkloric dancing, traditional food, handson crafts, face painting and arts and craft vendors. An altar, created by the Ajo Council of the Fine Arts, will be available to bring offerings to honor your ancestors. Topping the altar will be a large skeleton created by local artist Mari Kaestle of the Muppets/Miss Piggy fame. The skeleton will be raffled, and tickets will be sold through October and at the festival. Purchase your first festival T-shirt designed with the art of Jacqueline Andes

of Desert Willow Studio. Enjoy all of the traditional food and refresh at the beer garden sponsored by the American Citizens Social Club (Chu Chu Club). Children’s craft tables, like sugar skull decorating, and face painting will help children relish the day too. Our Ajo students will create the large decorative Guatemalan kites that will be flown to commemorate the Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, ritual that has been practiced at least 3,000 years. The Day of the Dead Festival is a true community event bringing together, individuals, families, groups, and students. Join the celebration and experience the rich visual, musical, dance and culinary traditions of this holiday that is celebrated in Mexico and part of Central and South America. aVita boutique is located at 801 N. 2nd Ave. Look for the raven!

Photo of a section of the mural painted on the front of the building at aVita Boutique in the Raven’s Nest.

Ajo to host first Pomegranate Festival on October 31st Celebrating the biological and cultural diversity of the region By Nina Sajovec, Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture Photos by Jewel Clearwater

moved away, as several of the best trees were left to die off at abandoned houses, or were cut down by new owners.

Pom flower

Growing up in Ajo during its hay days as a mining town meant feasting on juicy pomegranates in the fall – the old-timers tell us that kids used to know very well which neighbor had the biggest sweetest fruits and when they ripened. Burlap bags stuffed full of ripe fruits were shared across the old Mexican town, as well as often being brought back from Magdalena, Sonora after the St. Francis Feast. But what used to be Ajo’s staple fruit quickly disappeared from the diets after the mine closed and families

However, some survived, a living testament to the rich cultural and biological history of Ajo’s foodscape. Based on the suggestion by Gary Nabhan, a renowned ethnobotanist of the region, the International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA) decided to revive this traditional fruit tree in Ajo. The intention was to preserve the remaining plant materials, produce healthy food, and potentially create a business opportunity in Ajo. In 2009, ISDA brought on Gregg Dugan, an orchard specialist from New Mexico, who spent years researching the growing conditions and remaining trees, and collecting the cuttings from backyard trees. Gregg also collected several Con’t on Page 47

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com Con’t FROM Page 46 other regional varieties from the nurseries, most of them originating from the Kino Heritage Fruit Tree Project which was designed by Jesus Garcia of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to preserve the fruit tree stocks (cultivars) introduced in the late 17th and early 18th centuries by Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries. In the winter of 2009/2010, the first trees were planted at experimental orchard at the Curley School Courtyard.

the farm earned a “Certified Naturally Grown” accreditation. The name of the farm honors the community nature of the farm’s work, as most work is being done by volunteers, and was inspired by the famous Tohono O’odham artist Michael Chiago’s mural on the wall of the office building.

Orchard before, with Gregg

White pom

Originally cultivated in the ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), pomegranates are a perfect fruit for our desert environment: they easily tolerate high summer temperatures and alkaline soils, thrive by monsoon rains, and can survive for years without additional irrigation. This “seeded apple”, which some presume to be the original apple shared by Adam and Eve in the biblical Garden of Eden, was a popular tree to be grown in family backyards around the Sonoran Desert on both sides of the border. It was found in Quitobaquito Oasis at the Organ Pipe Cactus National Park, and ethnobiologist Amadeo Rea has recorded its importance among the indigenous peoples of the area as well. In addition to the better known red varieties, Sonoran Desert boasts an “albino” variety – the skin of the fruit is pale green even when ripe, and soft-seeded arils range in color from pink to completely white. High in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber, pomegranate is known to be extremely healthy. It can help lower blood pressure and improve the cardiovascular health. In ancient cultures, pomegranate was also believed to be the fruit of fertility.

Currently, there are 24 pomegranate trees in the Ajo orchard, and 13 varieties, including several of the white pomegranates. The wide range of varieties results in a very long ripening season from July through October. This range also offers an amazing journey through diversity that the pomegranate has to offer: from white to dark red seeds, from tart to sweet tastes, with soft or hard seeds. To celebrate the sixth year of the planting of the orchard and the rich biological, historical and cultural diversity of Ajo and the surrounding region, the community of Ajo is coming together on October 31 to host its first pomegranate festival. The festival will be held at the Many Hands Farm and Learning Center at the Curley School campus from 9 am to 1 pm, and will feature activities for families and enthusiastic tree growers alike. The day will start with a speakers’ session, including the orchard’s originator Gregg Dugan, Gary Nabhan, Jesus Garcia and Dana Cowan. The speakers will share their knowledge on the biological and cultural background of pomegranates. After the morning session, visitors will be able to tour the farm, participate in fun activities for kids, and visit a variety of informational booths, including tastings of varieties from the orchard and learning about the health benefits of the pomegranate. The one thing you will not want to miss is the tasting of pomegranate-based foods prepared by Ajo Unified School District’s culinary students under the guidance of the culinary teacher Cody Manuel! In addition, local growers, bakers, and artists will display their products for sale, featuring pomegranate theme. The festival is free to attend; tasting tickets will be offered for sale in advance as well as on site.

Seeded pom, red and white

The orchard was passed into the stewardship of Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture in 2011, and is now an integral part of the Center’s Many Hands Urban Farm and Learning Center. This ½ acre urban farm is nestled around the newly-opened Sonoran Desert Conference Center on the restored Curley School Campus, which offers accommodations and meeting services with a menu of authentic cultural, artistic, scientific and outdoor adventures for individuals and groups. The farm combines permaculture and bio-intensive natural growing methods with traditional Tohono O’odham and urban agriculture methodologies, in order to demonstrate and teach best desertadapted agricultural practices. In addition to the heirloom orchard, the farm includes several demonstrational and market gardens areas, a “green” chicken coop, a rainwater harvesting tank, solar irrigation setup and other innovative agricultural elements. Just recently,

Orchard after, with Teri Ryan

The festival is organized by the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture in cooperation with the International Sonoran Desert Alliance, Sonoran Desert Conference Center, Desert Senita Community Health Center, Ajo Unified School District, Ajo Chamber of Commerce, Desert Artists Guild, Ajo Regional Food Partnership, Authentically Ajo Farmers Market, and other community members. For more information, contact Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture at ajocsa@hotmail.com, or visit their Facebook page.

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Sights set on strengthening ties across region

Kiko Munro encabezó la reunión con la Cámara de Comercio Hispana de Tucson By 360 Staff @rockypoint360

Mayor Elect welcomes Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Members of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently visited Puerto Peñasco, where they had the opportunity to meet with Mayor Elect Ernesto “Kiko” Munro and learn of his goal to strengthen ties with Arizona in promoting business, tourism, and real estate development across the municipality during his term (which begins Sept. 16th). Accompanied by numerous members of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber, which includes more than 1100 members and extends to other parts of Southern Arizona, TCHH President Lea Marquez Peterson was visibly pleased with the visit to Puerto Peñasco, which also included a tour to construction on the HomePort as well as the facilities of the Mar de Cortés International Airport.

El Alcalde Electo expusó los planes y proyectos estratégicos para el desarrollo económico contemplados en su gestión de gobierno 2015-2016. Photo: Comunicación Kiko Press Release

On Thursday, August 13th, Mayor Elect Kiko Munro led a session with members of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, along with additional guests that included Scottsdale Mayor W.J. Lane, Prescott Mayor and frequent Puerto Peñasco resident Marlin

Kuykendall, State Employment Institute Director Juan Edmundo López Durand, Sebastián Galván Duque in attendance as representative of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Mexican Consulate in Tucson, and numerous other investors and business leaders. Additional presentations at the meeting came from representatives from the HomePort, Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Peñasco (OCV), the Mar de Cortés International Airport, board members from the Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce (CANACO), and the President of the local AMPI chapter (Mexican Association of Professional Realtors), among others. During the meeting, Kiko detailed his plans for the future along with strategic projects for economic and social development in five key areas: a comprehensive City Project, Relaunch of the Tourism Real Estate Market, Infrastructure with a focus on Productivity, Administrative Reform, and Active Citizens’ Participation. While the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was in town, President Lea Marquez Peterson also had the opportunity to meet with local Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) President Guillermo Muñoz Fierro who together signed an agreement between the two organizations that will allow for an Exchange between members of the two Chambers of Commerce. This agreement also aims to provide an exchange of business experiences, such as special promotional programs and cooperation with procedural work.

Photo: CANACO Puerto Peñasco

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I’m Not Complaining, But It’s Been Hot

By Vince Deadmond

Each spring I look forward to the water in the Sea of Cortez warming up, it improves the fly fishing. Usually by the Fourth of July most Americans start to taper off visiting Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and they don’t start again until Labor Day. The fly fishing is good enough to keep me coming back all summer long, but one must endure some discomforts. Your glasses will steam up when you step out of the air conditioning. You will be excessively moist, I was concerned that my cell phone would get so wet it would short out, and I thought my dirty laundry would surely combust on the drive home. If you are not careful your seat belt buckle could give you a branding iron like mark. I am not willing to talk about skin rash issues, because I am really not complaining. One good thing about the heat, it does give me a good excuse to visit the Thrifty Ice Cream store. Some fly fishing friends and I visited Rocky Point the weekend before Labor Day. It was 100 degrees plus, but it was still cooler than Phoenix. The breeze off of the Sea of Cortez helped, as well as being able to take a dip anytime we needed to cool off. Our fly fishing day started early with pre-hydrating, by drinking two 16 once bottles of water before we got on the water. Once we started to fish we would drink a water followed by a Gator Ade, then chase that with a water and another Gator Ade. Yes, when we would finish a drink we would open the next one. When we finished, always before noon, we would have another water and a Gator Ade in the truck. We were probably better hydrated than most people, but that is something you need to do when you are out in the sun and heat.

It was a full moon, so the tide swings were large, more than 20 feet between low tide and high. With so much water moving about we planned to visit one of the deeper holes that could be fished from the beach. Our plan was working well, we hit our spot three hours before high tide, and the Pompano bite was on. We were catching fish on almost every cast. Our white Clouser Minnow fly was the hot fly, but we decided to tweak the rig a bit by putting a Gotch’a that looked more like a shrimp than a bait fish above the white Clouser Minnow. Yes, we were fishing two flies. It’s a little awkward to cast in the wind, but it was a good move because we started catching Orange Mouth Corvina. They are a great fish that fight well, their size is good, and they don’t taste fishy. The Playa de Oro RV Park is always a very social, friendly place and getting an impromptu dinner party together is not a problem, especially when I am grilling fish. After a few invites I had a dinner party of six, and several folks brought side dishes to share. I soaked the Orange Mouth Corvina filets in an orange citrus punch for about two hours, before I grilled them in melted butter, lime, and Old Bay Seasoning. The filets were done in about 7 minutes and I finished them with a wasabi, mayo sauce and topped that with avocado slices. I got rave reviews from my guests. Grilled onions and cole slaw work well as side dishes.

Some of the most comfortable fishing weather of the year will take place in October and November. I would like to invite everyone who is interested in fly fishing to try it in Puerto Peñasco this Fall. The water is still warm, we have less storms then, and the fish bite is good. My suggestion for gear would be a minimum 6 weight fly rod, and an 8 weight is my rod of choice. I use 200, 300, and 400 grain sinking lines to get down to the fish, and I’ll use a floating line to throw poppers. My fly of choice is a #4 Clouser, and a Gotch’a pattern is good too. Good colors are white over white, chartreuse over white, red, pink, and tan. I tie most of my flies with synthetic craft fur and add many strands of flash. You can fish from shore, but an inflatable pontoon boat with oars will put you over more fish. Check the tide chart and the wind, plan to go with the flow, the tide will change and bring you back, but sometimes you will need a ride back if the wind kicks up from the wrong direction. When I hear complaints about fishing in October and November, it’s usually about catching too many fish, and/or being worn out from landing too many fish. I wouldn’t be complaining!

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

Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive By Barbara Iverson

Rodeo Drive captures that special mystique that embodies “Old Mexico” with its wonderful villages surrounding the marketplace. This marketplace has over 50 family owned and run shops, touting wears crafted throughout a number of different regions in Mexico. Its nicely paved street and ample parking take nothing away from that old world charm.

Su Casa has a fabulous collection of home accessories and gifts gathered from their special sources from throughout Mexico. Having just returned from a major buying trip in Southern Mexico thy have merchandise arriving daily. Plaza Fabiola features a wonderful collection of men’s and women’s cotton apparel perfect for our climate, as well as custom jewelry, purses and accessories, all made in Mexico. Don’t forget all the other offerings on Rodeo Drive from the smallest trinket to upscale merchandise...it’s all here. With the best prices and friendliest merchants in town, it can’t be beat for your shopping spree.

That highly praised restaurant and bar, “Mariachis and Tequila”, will be reopening the second week in October, adding new selections to your favorites on a whole new menu. So, when you’ve finished shopping, just pop over for lunch or dinner. Or, it’s a great place for someone to relax with a margarita [while you shop]. Come stroll the Drive and find that perfect gift for the hard-to-please. Along Rodeo Drive, you can find the unique, the unusual, the unforgettable...the perfect gifts! See you on the Drive. Since it’s time to get ready for the holiday season, Su Casa and Plaza Fabiola have teamed up with some exciting offerings for the month of October. In addition to significant discounts on some of their wonderful merchandise, they also have a great raffle going on. For every $25.00 in merchandise purchased at either location, you’ll receive an entry for a chance to win gift certificates valued up to $100.00. The drawing will be held amidst Mexican Revolution festivities on Sunday, November 15th, just in time for your Thanksgiving weekend trip back here.

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Life on The Edge

Life on the edge; before kids. By Mike Bibb

Doves are unusual animals. They seem to epitomize the classic example of being “all beauty and no brains.” If it wasn’t for their prolific ability to reproduce several times a season, it’s doubtful the species could survive by wits alone. As an example, there are multiple dove nests tucked into various trees, flower pots, under carport eves and other assorted locations around my home. In addition to the plethora of winged creatures orbiting my casa daily, hordes of cotton-tail rabbits have also lay siege to the neighborhood, munching on every green appetizing treat available. With the recent invasion of birds and rabbits, the place could probably qualify as a wildlife sanctuary. Of particular interest is a lone mother Dove who seems to have the instincts of a mountain goat.

Precariously perched on the thorny side of a palm tree, the little lady decided the perilous location was the perfect place to construct her nest and, for whatever reasons, preferable to a 30 foot tall pine just a few feet away. Why, who knows? Maybe she shuns company, since there is no room to accommodate visitors. Or, maybe she’s really an engineering genius. In spite of buffeting gusts and pounding rains from summer storms, her home remains firmly anchored to the jagged palm branch stubs. The same can’t be said for several of her relatives whose nests were blown to smithereens by near gale force winds. During the Aug. 11 monsoon blast, she simply hunkered down and rode out the storm like a seasoned pro. When the kids arrive I hope they don’t stray too far from their house or they may suddenly meet St. Peter sooner than expected!

Life on the edge; with kids. “I should have built a bigger house!”

You Can Help Adopt-a-Classroom Help Local Schools Help Thousands of Kids! By Joe Houchin

Some of our favorite blog subjects are those that tell the stories about how the poor and needy neighborhoods and families are helped by kind and caring American residents and visitors to Rocky Point. There are hundreds who regularly support local non-profit organizations, many founded by American residents of our little slice of paradise by the sea who have been trusted for decades to distribute all types of donations to those in real need here. The generosity of virtually all these donors is matched only by their compassion to help others. Among the stellar examples of local charities is Adopt-a-Classroom which has helped make school supplies available year around through local K-12 schools for tens of thousands of students over the last 15 years. As we’ve covered in previous blogs, the founders, Mark and Barb Olszewski, have devoted their lives to providing charitable services to all aspects of society here in Puerto Peñasco.

Adopt-a-Classroom just happens to be their longest running endeavor, which has included many special projects such as, most recently, sponsoring children whose families cannot afford even the basic expenses of books, tests, and uniforms necessary to attend school for a year. Last year Barbs’ 2015 school program 002 discovered a student in this situation and ended up with enough funds to sponsor a total of 12. This year she raised the funds to sponsor 18 more students from 2015 school program 025 impoverished families. These special projects are a result of the unbridled passion of the Olszewskis to find a way to help with any needs of the schools and school children. They never, however, sway from the primary goal of collecting school supplies to fulfill their distribution

system developed directly with the school administrators and teachers over the years. “We’ve worked for many years with the schools to come up with a proven system that has identified the most needed school supplies and make them available throughout the year,” Barb explains.

“The schools count on us to stock their storerooms with notebooks, pencils, erasers—a valued commodity—and many other simple supply needs like rulers, art paper, glue, stuff that goes on sale for pennies in the states, and is easy to bring down. “And we make it even easier for anyone kind enough to bring us a box or two on any of these items. If they call us before or even after they get here, we’ll come by and pick up their donations,” she explains.

This year is the first in a long while that Barb’s school supply collection goals have not been met as yet. She tells us she still needs about 2-3,000 spiral notebooks along with a couple thousand of the other small supplies. She hastens to say that many sales are still going on in the larger big box stores. She also wants to emphasize that even if you are not planning to come down any time soon, you can call them on their U.S. number and she will notify the host of Adopt-a-Classroom followers and frequent visitors to find someone who can take the items down for you. Mark and Barb have made it a simple, uncomplicated effort to help the schools help kids become a productive part of society as they mature. From the U.S. just call (602) 3249529 to tell Barb you want to help, or you can email her at rpbarbo@gmail.com. If you get down to Rocky Point with supplies or other form of donations, just call her home or cell phone locally at: Home: 638-383-4963 or Cell: 638-114-2406. Your donations are always appreciated, and especially this year to help meet their goals, plus, you will enjoy chatting with either one of these two knowledgeable, dedicated 20 year residents of “Arizona’s beach.”

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

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Lonesome Lui BARB’S DOG RESCUE A Love Affair In Memoriam

NEWSLETTER

In Love with Rocky Point

“Help Us Help Them”

By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, VP Education, AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco

William Rainey III, a long time Reno business owner, lost his battle with cancer, at his home in Port Orchard, WA on September 3, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family. William was born April 15, 1929 in San Francisco, CA to William Rainey, Jr. and Anne Schlederer Rainey. His grandfather and father were owners of one of San Francisco’s longest running masonry companies, and their firm did the masonry work on many of the buildings still standing today that were rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake. A true renaissance man, he was a successful businessman, writer, sailor, wine maker, and a world traveler. Always a man with an independent and adventurous spirit, he left a private boys school when he was 15 and set out to see the world. He hitchhiked across the country taking whatever work he could find – everything from picking apples in Wenatchee to salad making at the Tahoe Tavern in Tahoe City. He returned home at age 16 and did a tour with the Merchant Marines. It was the end of the Second World War, and his ship was bringing soldiers home from the South Pacific. One of his most long lasting and poignant memories was the ship passing under the Golden Gate Bridge, where thousands of people were waving and cheering as war-hardened soldiers stood on the deck, with tears running down their cheeks. He was a life-long patriot, with a great love for his country. He went on to finish high school and earn a degree in Journalism from University of California, Berkeley in 1950. He reported for the San Francisco Call Bulletin, for a time, but when the first ten key adding machines came out, he found that they were in great demand. So he and his partner decided to open a successful office supply business. He came to Reno in 1958 and opened Clarke Stationers, which he owned for many years. He was an avid sailboat racer, loved the Golden Retrievers he trained and owned over the years. He was a world traveler, and had a place in Spain where he wintered for several years. When his wife, Cecilia, became too ill to travel so far, he bought a winter home in Mexico where they spent time when not at his beloved Palomino Valley ranch. He wrote under the name of Lonesome Lui for the Rocky Point Times. He married Sharon Freeberg in 2004, and in 2010, they settled in a waterfront beach house on Puget Sound, a location he truly enjoyed. His first wife, Sally Rainey, and his second wife, Cecilia Rainey, precede him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Molly) Rainey, daughter Melissa (Chuck) of Dayton, NV, and son William A. Rainey IV of Santa Clara, CA. His was a life well lived, and those of us who loved him will sorely miss him. There will be a small, private family and friends service in the spring, when the tulips bloom. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society.

By Barb Mumaugh

With Halloween coming up this month and the holidays right around the corner, there is nothing better than sharing this time with one of our great rescue pups. The costumes they now have available for every size dog will make your head spin, everything from ghosts and goblins to princesses and Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles! This year we have been able to save and adopt out more dogs than ever before (well over 300 dogs adopted!) and we hope you will join these numbers and rescue a Mexico pup today. Adopting is just one way to help the hundreds of dogs and puppies that went from starving and homeless to safe, fed and loved at Barb’s. Volunteer to help from the comfort of your own home by spreading the word about our rescue efforts to your family and friends. Come by the rescue to spend time socializing the puppies or scared adult dogs. Start a dog food donation drive in your community - we would be happy to help coordinate transportation of anything collected. Please contact us at barbsdogrescue@gmail.com for information on ways we can be of assistance with your efforts! With the new expanded facility at Barb’s Dog Rescue as a result of the construction this summer, we thankfully have been able to take in and save so many more animals. As a result, the need for dog food has increased exponentially and any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Easily located right past the new road bridge on the way out of Rocky Point, follow the yellow signs to Barb’s Dog Rescue for a visit, dog food drop-off or just to meet a lot of wonderful pups.

A happy ending story of a Mexico dog recently was our sweet 1 year old poodle Bella. She came to us covered with ticks and fleas and extremely thin. After extensive vet care, vaccinations and a spay procedure, she went up to Phoenix with one of our Arizona rescue partners. With the love and attention she received along the way, Bella came out of her shyness and fear to be adopted by a nurse in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She now goes every day with her owner to work at the local nursing home and is showered with hugs and kisses by the 45 residents who eagerly anticipate her daily visit. She is just of the miracle stories made possible by Barb’s Dog Rescue and through your adoptions and support. Bella is alive and well and now, in turn helping elderly people as a result of people like you. We would not be able to help all of these dogs and puppies without your support and all donations are greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116 Lukeville 85341 or at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

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

Over 20 years ago, after a 300 mile drive from north-central Arizona, I parked near the Viña del Mar on the Malecón, and stepped from the car. A long panoramic look at the Sea of Cortez, the fish markets, the palm trees along the sidewalk, the little stores selling souvenirs and a few genuine handcrafts, the few restaurants, bars and hotels…I was enchanted! It was love at first sight! I knew I would live here someday. After a long weekend in Paradise, I was sooo sorry when the time to depart came – we had eaten well, experienced warm Mexican hospitality, dipped in the Sea, shopped a bit, but I knew we had only scratched the surface, and there was so much left to see, do, and learn. I was eventually able to buy a property and remodel my “cabin” into a home that was perfect for seaside weekends and vacations, but I was not satisfied - I wanted to live in Paradise. The opportunity to sell real estate presented itself, and I jumped at the chance to live and work in Rocky Point. Thirteen years of living in Puerto Peñasco, visits to other cities in Mexico, plus two long road trips – one all the way to Cancun and back, the other with a Mexican family to the state of Jalisco – has slowed me down, helped me to appreciate the rich and varied culture of Mexico, and allowed me to make many friends, some of whom are “redirected northerners” like me, while others are Mexicans who patiently help me to learn their language and customs. I have fallen into what has turned out to be a long love affair with Mexico. Our city has so much to offer, and we all have our favorite things to do, see, visit, eat. Over the years I have written about tourist spots, restaurants, stores, craftsmen, interesting people, and more that I enjoy, but I have only scratched the surface! I think I know Puerto Peñasco / Rocky Point well, then someone raves about a place of which I have never even heard! What is your favorite in our city? It could be a beach, an activity, a restaurant, a food, a store, a view, a character, a service, a doctor, a restaurant…please share! Email me at GretchenInMexico@ gmail.com, and tell me your favorite and why you love it. I will try to “share the love” in future issues.

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Happiness is…al fresco dining By Eddie Wharez® Owner and interior designer of Diseños Casa y Jardín eddiewharez.com

What do you love the most in Rocky Point? The sea breeze? The tranquility of our town? The people? Each one of us will have a different yet correct answer to this question.

For a lot of our locals and guests alike, taking advantage of the outdoors here in Rocky Point is something worth the cost and effort. The marine elements nourish the mind, soul & body, we go back to our daily routines with a new fresh start, however all that enjoyment comes with a price, sometimes headaches if you don’t have the right pieces. Coastal living in tropical & humid places of the Earth has a direct impact on both constructions and furnishings, homeowners have an everyday battle with the elements, and they fight rust, mildew, salt, heat and sun. There are no perfect materials that will withstand the elements for a life-time, yet we can find great products made with the right characteristics that will do wonders and make our life by the beach more enjoyable. In a prior article I talked about how to choose patio furniture that will work in extreme weather, I thought this was a good time to review some insights especially in view of our twelve years we have been selling outdoor furnishings. As you well know I moved from another resort destination before I settled in Puerto Peñasco, I lived and worked in Puerto Vallarta and all I can say about it is that Puerto Peñasco’s micro climate is much more salty and humid than even the tropics. While in Puerto Vallarta we can have natural wicker for example as patio furniture, here in Rocky Point you know that is not the way to go. When I first started working here in Rocky Point, our customers then, were also learning about what would do in this extreme weather, they were sold ‘outdoor furniture’ for dry climates and eventually we all saw what was destined to happen… rust and corrosion. I value very much headache free options, I always say to my customers that we have no complaints department, we sell for good! Over these twelve years we have had such a small number of returns or warranty issues, that is not even half 1% of our sales! And yes, sometimes those options are not the least expensive yet they’re worth your money. I got inspired to write about this subject again a few days ago, when I went back to do a painting job at a rental unit we had furnished and decorated nine years ago, this specific unit is in the rental pool, so it not only gets the normal use but also has to withstand the abuse. We have been very confident about the lines of furniture we recommend so naturally, I wanted to check what the outdoor furniture looked like, and as expected every piece of furniture almost looks intact, cushions need to be replaced, teak arms need a lit of bit of oil but aside from that the elements have done nothing to these pieces! Over the years I have searched for the right products. I know wrought iron has a special attraction in other

places of the world and it’s very tempting to try to replicate those scenes on our balconies here, but wrought iron simply doesn’t work. Another product that has been very popular is cast aluminum, as its name suggests, in order for this kind of aluminum to be heavy and have the looks of wrought iron, it needs to be alloyed with other metals that will eventually corrode or rust. Even though cast aluminum is powder coated, paint can start peeling off over a little scratch or minor dent due to falls, I just learned even windex due to ammonia damages this kind of product and makes it corrode, believe me, it is not beautiful to see your chairs or tables starting to be covered in a white powder! Fortunately you can have them repainted but chances are that story is going to be repeated, something we have to warn you against. Buy it if that is what you like the most but keep in mind the consequences. Then what is the product I was talking about that has lasted in various homes more than a decade? High end extruded aluminum frames wrapped around in handwoven resin. This kind of furniture besides being beautifully manufactured stands extreme heat or extreme cold, designs vary from the traditional tropical looks to ultramodern.

I love the deep seating options to lounge or simply enjoy your reading or favorite drink, some designs are so perfect that the same techniques to make regular indoor furniture are used to make them. For example what we designers know as Pirelli webbing if it is used for an outdoor chair or sofa, it definitely adds a more relaxing and luxuriant feel. As far as foam is concerned our products are now being manufactured with the latest technology called reticular foam. Reticulated foam is a very porous, low density solid foam, which does not retain water or humidity, on the contrary it lets water go through and the rest of it evaporates faster than with most common foam. Another important factor is the fabric to cover cushions, pillows and mattresses. There are different options out there to be used “outdoors”, I stick to Sunbrella® material, again, it is not the cheapest fabric but it certainly does what is supposed to do, stand the elements. Pricing for outdoor furniture varies. Aluminum comes in different gages, the thicker and better quality the more durable, the lesser the thickness the cheaper both in price and quality, we take pride in what we sell, whoever knows us will say we sell items that become family heirlooms, we would love for you to know us and be as happy with your purchase and life in the outdoors as many other savvy homeowners here in Puerto Peñasco. If you are shopping for marine graded furnishings, stop by our showroom, we are confident you will fall in love with more than one collection.

Written by Eddie Wharez® Owner and Desinger at Diseñose Casa y Jardín. You can reach us at our most current address on Rodeo Dr. (Old Cholla Rd.) next to Farmacia del Mar and in front of Consuelo’s Arts & Crafts. USA 6023249328 MX (638) 383-8633 eddiewharez@yahoo.com

Everything You’ll Need for Beach and Sea Is Inside The Dive Shop and Activity Center at Sonoran Sea Resort By Joe Houchin

Water and beach activities are a major part of any visit to Rocky Point so it makes sense that a full service luxury beachfront condominium resort like the Sonoran Sea should have a full service quality Activity Center and Dive Shop which is open to the public and owned and operated by Daniel Guemes Castorena and his wife, Ericka Reyna Castro, both PADI certified divers and much more. Daniel is a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor which means he is qualified to teach the teachers all the way to the Master Diver level. Erika herself is a PADI certified Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor. In other words, if you’re looking for PADI certification at any level, you cannot do better than the Dive Shop at Sonoran Sea Resort.

Kayaking

Choose a single or go as a couple in a double seater and take in a sunset or sunrise from off shore. It’s beautiful, romantic, and spiritual, all in one. You can rent them right in the lobby of the Sonoran Sea Resort from Ericka Reyna in the Dive Shop and they will be delivered to you on the beach. Single kayaks are U.S. $15 per hour. Doubles are $20 per hour. Half day rentals are the best deal at $25 for a single and $35 for a double kayak. You can also rent them for 24 hours for just $35 and $45 respectively for single or double kayaks.

flying by so close you’ll think they know you, with the occasional pelican floating by within an arm’s length. You’ll have the confidence of knowing that Ericka or Daniel are right beside you pointing out and explaining the more interesting sights. They will take you to their favorite spots aboard their really cool sailboat, Xiutla, and you’ll get to know Captain Israel Camacho Ruelas who has navigated the Sea of Cortez for 20 years with 10 of those as a captain. Snorkeling tours include water, snacks, snorkeling gear, guide and boat ride for $50 USD locally (3 hours). You can also take the Xiutla for diving and snorkeling tours all the way to Bird Island, an exciting all day tour where you can get up close and personal with, among many other marine species, very friendly sea lions, blue and brown footed boobies by the thousands, and the occasional whale shark, on which the experienced divers will want to hitch a thrill ride. You’ll also like the fact that the minimum for this all day affair is only four people and includes two meals, snacks, soda, water, coffee and tea. (If you like spicy snacks, get Israel to whip you up some of his chili peanuts!) For certified divers the cost is only $120 each; for snorkelers it’s just $100, and for the Discovery level scuba beginners, it is $160 and counts toward your PADI certification. As the official Activity Center for all the Sonoran Resorts as well as being open to the public, Daniel and Ericka offer just about everything you would want to play on the beach and in the sea. And you can rent what you want by the hour, the half day or the whole day at very reasonable prices. For beach and resort activities they have tennis racquets/ balls, volleyballs, beach towels, noodles and more for $5.00 USD. You can rent life jackets, masks and snorkel equipment, fins, boogie and skim boards for $10.00 and $15.00 USD for the whole day!

Going Down?

While at Ericka’s Dive Shop in the Sonoran Sea lobby, check on snorkel and scuba lessons and tours. She is PADI qualified and can set you up for either. If you are PADI qualified you can rent everything you need to go down into the Sea that Jacques Cousteau himself called “The Aquarium of the World”. If you’re like most, snorkeling might be more your cup of sea. There’s plenty to keep you amazed as you float on the surface peering down through the calm, clear water at any number of fish and plant life. Above the surface, gaze at the variety of shore birds

You can even book a jet ski, a sailboat ride, a bucking banana boat ride, a sunset cruise, a fishing trip, go horseback riding, parasailing and ultra-light flying, all with the most reputable operators and for the same price you’ll pay booking them direct — without having to drive around looking to find out their schedules. If you are staying at the Sonoran Sea while visiting, you can call the Dive Shop and Activity Center by simply dialing 2100. If you’re anywhere else, call the shop at 638382-8251 Ext. 2100. Normal business hours are from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. You can also send an email to danielguemes@yahoo.com and visit their facebook page at www.facebook. com/sonoranscuba.

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

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

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) 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) ART GALLERIES MERMAID’S MARKET – Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. October 17th from 10-3 at Shrimp Plaza/Park on Benito Juarez and Freemont. www. mermaidsmarket.com. (MM-1) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC – PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER – ONLY AMERICAN SALON IN Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5)

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday & Saturday breakfast and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FISHING CHARTERS POMPANO’S LANDING – (Pesca Deportiva) Sport Fishing, charters and recreation. Sunset trips and Bird Island. Full tackle and bait. Open daily. Breakfast burritos, snacks. Contact Pomano (011-52-638) 383-5231 local cell (044-638) 381-0907 or (044-638) 380-0726. Located on main Blvd. B. Juarez #4 on the way to Old Port. (78-12) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@ aol.com or Dynorasvisa@aol. com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/ IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 4761187 or sivife@hotmail.com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

FURNITURE DELIVERY

JEWELERS

MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2)

HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CONDO FOR RENT – 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1) Affordable, Luxury BEACH FRONT Home – in the premiere community of Playa Encanto, 5 Star, Sleeps 12; Photos/Availability/Rates vrbo. com/85525, c (602) 206-4357, Elena (#100-10) 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)

LOTS FOR SALE OCEAN VIEW – Three in Las Conchas, three in Playa Encanto. All six for $99,000! Call Dirk at 602-799-3385 for details. (#11529) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6) PHARMACIES FARMACIAS DE DESCUENTO– DISCOUNT PHARMACY – best prices in Rocky Point guaranteed with 6 locations in town. (638) 383-3131. (#127-1) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PRINCESA CONDO RESORT B-502 – 3Bedrooms, 2bath, $229,000, Mex Ban Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-13)

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

INSURANCE SERVICES

HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 380-7212 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#140-4)

INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1)

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

RV PARKS & SPACES PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 2328142. From Mexico (1-800) 4266482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) SATELLITE TV – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) AMERICAN HOME SERVICES, YOUR HOME SERVICES CONCIERGE – Any and all home services/repairs and maintenance including HOME WATCH - maintenance and repair review for your property. WiFi thermostats, monitoring services, etc. www.americanhomeservices. mx (044-638) 107-6750 (520) 303-1016 (#157-9) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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I love PINK CADILLAC breakfast... I think it’s the only place with Biscuits & Gravy in all of Peñasco. Does anyone know if there are any other places in Peñasco that serve Biscuits & Gravy? Marco Antonio Valadez Pink Cadillac has delicious biscuits and gravy, also Giuseppi’s on Fremont and Kaffeehaus on the way into Old Port. Agreed. I hate how aggressive and impatient US drivers are there. Every time I make the trek from Sonoyta to RP or vice-versa, if I do the speed limit I am constantly tailgated, cut off by other drivers, etc., most with AZ plates. Annoying. Jason Bellefeuille I GO SO SLOWLY THROUGH SONOYTA, I TOO ALWAYS HAVE CARS ON MY BUMPER...BUT I DON’T CARE. SandyO Can we please remind people to keep their dogs on leashes! We’re staying at an RV camp and there are so many dogs off their leashes and every time we’re here someone has lost yet another dog! Just because your dog is well behaved doesn’t mean others are. Please keep your pets safe! They rely on you to make smart choices for their wellbeing! Stork Stephanie Everyone has spoken to this issue. Watch your pets, and keep them on their leashes. Dear Editor, Police in Mexico are known for stopping drivers and stating a high fine that is due for traffic violations. Many (most?) will suggest a cash fine of less, on the spot. While I have driven in Mexico for 40 years without being stopped by a police officer, these facts appear in newspapers all over Mexico. DO NOT PAY the officer who stops you. It is illegal for you to pay him; and for him to accept the pay. It also gives officers the incentive to commit this illegal act again and again. Prior to giving your driver’s license to the police officer, take a photo of the license with your smart phone. Take a photo of the officer at the same time. This action puts the officer on notice that you intend to handle the matter lawfully. If the officer will not tell you where the station is and will not take you, note the time you were stopped and proceed to ask another officer

(they are everywhere in most Mexico towns) as you proceed to the station. Each time a police officer is paid cash by a driver for a traffic stop, that adds to the incentive that officer (and others) will continue to handle these illegal underthe table bribes (by the driver). It’s like donating to street beggars of all sorts. Giving street beggars money, gives them (and others) the incentive to do more street begging. Living in Alaska for 40 years, I’ve seen the street beggars increase at the corners where drivers hand them cash. As in Rocky Point, Anchorage has tremendous free feeding programs for homeless people. Those who follow my writing know that each trip I make to Mexico, I do volunteer work and make donations to worthy organizations. I encourage everyone wanting to stop the street-side bribes to consider the above suggestions. I encourage everyone wanting to make a donation to worthy Mexican causes to read the Rocky Point Times. One simple, super easy volunteer activity and/or donation need is the Two Fish free public lunch Monday to Friday on Fremont Boulevard (turn east close to the railroad tracks off B. Juarez Blvd.) They need help daily from 11 am to 2pm. Linda J. Sharp, M.Ed., AZ Real Estate Broker How can I send a check to barb from the states to help?? Irene Corrales Go to the website www.BarbsDogRescueRP. com Spent Wed - Friday in Las Conchas. Amazing weather. Rusty Akers We are looking forward to perfect weather for 8 months now!! Great. I never see the sunrises in Rocky Point. Love those sunsets. Ed Waters Hahahaha, never a sunrise, huh, Ed? Question? Doesn’t Rocky Point have Christmas trees to purchase? Marilyn Loos Haney Yes, at Super Ley and Sam’s club I had to go to the police station once, because some drunk kid hit

my truck, and guess what, NO One spoke English! I just wanted to get out of there before I was charged with something!! Catherine Meush We are sorry to hear that. Usually, they try to find a translator for you. Hello Sandra!! Does Aeromexico still has flights to Rocky point? Charlie Bejarano Not at this time, sorry to say. The officials at the airport are working to get regular flights. They will notify me with any progress. My neighbor Linda (Las Palmas II) recommended this restaurant. Friend of hers, says it’s really good food. Diane Bandusky Thorstenson Pane e Vino is one of the BEST restaurants in Peñasco. Chef Luca also owns fish restaurant on top of the hill, where Light House was. I like to ask what you suggest is best thing to do when it comes to donating to the local orphanage. I heard there are 2 in the city, I want to donate money. Should I exchange it first? I won’t want them having to pay a fee to exchange it themselves. Also, is there any way to provide their local or a contact person I could give it to? La Tigra Laveroynomas Yes, of course. We do not have an orphanage, but we do have children’s care homes. Email Alicia at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com and tell her Sandy said she would have the contact information. Alicia also knows what the homes NEED, what they are asking for...it’s always a good idea to purchase food coupons from a local market, or Sam’s Club. I found the Municipal bldg on the map. Is that where to pay a ticket? Carolyn Lofrano No, you need to go to the Police Station. I am so happy you posted this. I had a large dog approach my 2 dogs walking to Tucson Beach. One of my dogs slipped out of his collar to go after him because he felt threatened and was protecting my little dog. I screamed at the top of my lungs to scare the dog away,

and thankfully averted what could have been a very ugly situation. I love my dogs and other dogs too, but you never how a dog will react if he does not like another dog. Please keep your babies safe...and mine too! Christine Bell Erlandson Yes, Christine, we need to remember to keep our pets close, and on their leashes. It’s a great place for breakfast, if you have not tried it you must. June Pentecost We were really impressed with the restaurant, the food and the service this morning at Candy Cake! Sandra O’Hare and Rocky Point Times Newspaper...boy, do I feel bad. I always watch what you and the paper posts about heading back to Sonoyta to the border. The following is why I feel bad...My friends went down over Thanksgiving Break to look into purchasing a Condo at Las Palomas. I gave them a copy of the newspaper and talked to them about the new things happening down there and places to visit. But, I forgot to say one thing to them and that was to be careful about heading back to Sonoyta and the police. Yes, they were stopped by a police car with two policemen in it. One of the policemen got out and went to talk with them. He kept looking back at the other policeman, as if for guidance. The officer talked with them and told them it would cost them $150.00. They said they did not have that but, they had $40.00. So the officer took it. When I was told about it I felt bad because I knew they should have said they would follow them to the station. I thank you for always informing us. I just wish I had remembered to tell them. Patricia Newton Medrano I feel bad, also. We need to, somehow, make everyone understand to STAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT, AND IF PULLED OVER... NEVER PAY ANY OFFICER IN THE STREET.

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DOWN 1. TV’s “__ Factor” 2. Andy Taylor’s boy 3. Tease 4. Desert greenery 5. Gash 6. Barn feature 7. Individual 8. Car racing org. 9. Historic canal 10. Magnifying glass 11. Young girl 13. Deletes curse words 15. Shopping missions 21. Narrow path 23. Robert __of Va. (2 wds.) 25. Toothy wheels 26. Pokes

CROSSWORD SEPTEMBER

ACROSS 1. Representing 4. Nordic capital 8. Singer Carter 12. Heroic poem 14. Solo 16. Community 17. VIP’s staffer 18. Less perilous 19. Reasons for confession 20. Sign on again 22. School-day break 24. Window frame 25. Party 26. Actor Robards 29. “__Hospital” (soap opera) 32. Love intensely 33. Occupation 34. Pep 36. Stiller and Affleck 37. Colorists 38. Bossa __ 39. Vacation resort 40. Large bundles 41. Stitched 42. Skilled and experienced 44. Outmoded 45. Passable 46. Family quarrel 48. Thinly scattered 51. Prehistoric period (2 wds.) 55. “Mona __” 56. Slow train 58. Void 59. Against (prefix) 60. Slow creature 61. City eyesore

T I C

E A B S B I

S R T A S

Month/Year

First quarter November 18, 2015 11:28:07 PM

August

Full moon

November 25, 2015 03:44:50 PM

September

Last quarter

December 3, 2015 12:42:06 AM

October

New moon

December 11, 2015 03:29:59 AM

November

First quarter December 18, 2015 08:15:09 AM

December

Full moon

December 25, 2015 04:11:57 AM

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

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

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mike Bibb

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

Vince Deadmond

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

Bob Snyder

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

Cap’n Greg

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.

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

Rob Baylor

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

Lannette Phipps

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

Nancy Phelan

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

Steve Franklin

in Old Town near Mercedes.

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

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