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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Prescott, and Tempe, Arizona. We bulk mail to over 500 monthly subscribers. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are bulk mailed from Lukeville, AZ every month. A 1 Yr. Subscription is $35 (12 issues). Please send a check with your name and address to: S. O’Hare, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES We offer display and classifieds ads. LOW Ad prices are in USD, charged per month, and do not include I.V.A. Contracts available. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication CLASSIFIEDS ADS $15 USD for 25 words • 20¢ per word thereafter 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 Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Linda Sharp, Rob Baylor, Bruce Baldwin, Joe Houchin, Miguel Tapia, Dr. Sidhartha Hindú ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Claudia Rivas - Account Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video MX Cell (638) 107-7086 MX Office (638) 388-0606 US Office (480) 626-1096 www.RadicalGravity.com PRINTING The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION Upbeat, fun, and interesting articles and photos always welcome. Please include an SASE if you would like it returned. Email or SnailMail your article/photo to us. Please include your contact info. in the event we need to reach you. Feel free to contact us prior to sending your items to make sure they are in the right format. The Rocky Point Times reserves the right not to print any article or photo, and to edit content as the Editor sees fit. We do not guarantee placement, but do make every effort, so please note any special requests you may have. The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

by Tom O’Hare EDITOR

I’ve said it many times in my Editorials over the last 20 years, “Never a dull day in Paradise”. It’s true! Even if you are a couple of hundred miles away from Rocky Point, it happens. A few weeks ago, Sandy and I were on a getaway weekend to Lake Havasu City for some R + R, when we got an emergency phone call from our neighbors in Club Lomas Campestres, AKA the Ranchito. The problem was that bees were swarming by the hundreds all over the front porch of our casa, and by the thousands on the roof (It was just a guess estimate). After several phone calls, the decision was made to call the fire department (bomberos) first. They agreed to come to the rescue, if someone would pay 100 pesos for gas and 40 pesos for detergent to mix with water. Only $140 pesos, less than fifteen U.S. dollars, and the round trip to the ranchito is about twenty five miles, which I thought was an unbelievably low price. Two days later, when I returned to Rocky Point, there was still some puddles of water and a lot of floating bees on the ground. When I went up on the roof, which is like a big patio deck, I saw bees going in and out of an uncovered electrical outlet. I called our local exterminator, Contras Plagas, who came out within an hour. They said that they were just looking to make a new home in the walls of the house, and that they were good for the environment. Well, yes, I agreed...but not at my house, thank you. We didn’t want the bees killed; we just wanted them to go find a new home somewhere else. What they (Contras Plagas) did was a don a bee

proof suit and they sprayed something into the walls to force the queen bee to fly out and look for another place. Whatever chemical they used, it worked. In the morning, the bees were gone. For another, “Never a dull moment in Paradise”. Just last weekend, we were sitting on the patio of Balboas Restaurant, on a perfect Sunday morning, having a great breakfast with our nephews who were visiting (partying!) from Phoenix. We were all enjoying a Balboa’s Bloody Mary, while overlooking the marina, when someone walked up and asked, “Do you own a Hummer?” We said, “Yes, why?”, and we were told that it had been

hit by another truck out front. When we went outside, there was the entire front grill laying on the dirt right in front of our truck. Seems a lady trying to park in front of us clipped the left front fender just right and it was enough to shear-off the pins for the grill assembly and lever the entire grill away from the vehicle. The driver, who is a resident of both Rocky Point and Phoenix, and had brought her son for a nice sunny breakfast at the Rocky Point Marina, said she was so very sorry. She has been driving for over forty years, with never a ticket or an accident. When we exchanged our information, she looked at our names, and said, “I thought I recognized you. You are the Rocky Point Times. I love your paper, and I have always wanted to meet you!” What a way to meet! True story, believe it or not. After introductions, we then went back to finish our breakfast and enjoy the view. Just another day in Paradise. At least five to six times a

3 year we have friends and family come to Rocky Point for a week or weekend of fun and games. Each time we seem to always have the same problem, a lack of communication. An example being this past weekend, staying at the Ranchito, I had two nephews and their two friends, in three trucks. They had other friends of theirs from the States staying at a three bedroom rental in Bella Sirena Resort. Problem being that only one of them had a U.S. cell phone that worked here in Rocky Point. As it has happened many many times throughout the years, a situation developed where someone needed help. Two of the guys got their truck buried in the sand out by black mountain and had to walk quite a ways for help, which they did find and were pulled out. There had been another time, when about 4:30PM one of the guys (see a pattern here?) had gotten stuck on the beach past Playa Encanto, and their rescue vehicle had run out of gas. It took phone calls from Mexico to Las Vegas, to Arizona, and back to Mexico for help. Being the person to relay the information and directions to the rescuer, I finally got back to bed after midnight. The solution to the problem is a Mexico cell phone, you can buy a cheap phone at any OXXO store for about $200 pesos, (under $20dlls) and charge cards with any amount from as little as $20pesos up to $500 pesos. You have up to six months to use the time. I think my nephews now realize it’s an inexpensive investment, and they plan to buy one for each truck. Correction; I wrote in my last editorial that you can bring seven kilos of cat food into Mexico. I was wrong; you can only bring five kilos. AND, just some random information: Yes, there is a helmet law for ATV/motorcycle riders in Rocky Point. Yes, you pay your city and federal zone property taxes on Blvd Kino at the old Rocky Tile building. Yes, shrimping is still active, as I write this editorial. The season is from September to May, but has been shortened in the last year or so to prevent over shrimping. Yes, you can ‘Like’ our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page, and get all our posts about the many events coming for April. Lots and lots of things going to be happening soon, including the 15th Annual Triathlon, right here at Las Palomas Resort, Bathtub races at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay, CBSC Horseshoe Tournament in Cholla Bay, a couple of big volleyball tournaments on the beach, and another One Club Open sponsored by Baja Hotel and Cantina in the Mirador. Oh, Sandy says don’t forget the rummage sale for the Cholla Church project April 19 & 20. I am very sad to tell you that Monroe Riddle passed away on March 23, 2013. He was a friend for many years; he was a man who has affected many lives here in this town. He will be truly missed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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INDEX A

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

Beauty Design Studio by Gloria......................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners......................................383-3929 Bonita RV Park.....................................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty..............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee.........................................................383-3919 Brothers Pizza.................................................383-3712

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

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

Eddie Wharez............................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Grecos Gyros .............................044-638-112-9692 El Rapidin......................................................388-6775

Family of God................................................383-3480 Francis, Jonni...............................044-638-112-1197

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

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

I-J-K

InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free........................................ (888) INNSUITES JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................(520) 387-6962

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 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 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 Lily’s Restaurant.........................................383-1485 Long Realty........................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation...........382-5095/928-474-3157

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

N-O

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

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

Q&R

Realty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014 or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP......................(630) 839-9129 Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax.....................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield.............382-5095/928-474-3157

Salerno, Rosarie..........383-8417/044-638-384-7145 or......................................................520-777-0018 Sanborns Insurance....U.S. Toll Free 800-222-0158 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners...............................388-8238 Silva, Yolanda Insurance.................................383-6280 Sonoran Resorts...........................602-476-7511 Sushi Sun Restaurant.....................................383-2772

Tapia, Miguel.......................................602-266-0225 Teriyaki Sun..............................................388-7272

The Print Shop............................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant............................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant..............................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Turati Optical.................................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919 or..........................................................602-324-7241

U-V

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

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

X-Y-Z

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

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers

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066 for EMERGENCIES

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

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

Figaro Pizza 383-1411

Brother’s Pizza 383-3712

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461

Cheiky’s Pizza La Cita Cafe 383-3627, Closed Wed. 383-2270 Cocina Express La Duela Pizza 383-8358 388-4414, Closed Wed. Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Sushi Sun 383-2772 Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 TIKI Fresh Foods 7 days (044-638) 105-8001 10am-8pm (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. El Condor Pizza 388-5383 Tortas San Luis 7 days, 12pm-10pm 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm FEDE’S Zuquin Cakes 383-3419 383-3250 (044-638) 100-5834 (044-638) 105-4389 12pm-5pm, Closed 7 days, 9am-5pm Sun.

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

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2013 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm-7pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Cet-Mar Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see, feed and touch sea creatures up close and personal Monday-Friday 10am5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Children $2, Adults $3. Bag of food $2. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call 3820010 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 1PM – Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). THURSDAYS 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina

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

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Monday 1st • Happy Fools’ Day!

Saturday 6th • CBSC Horseshoe Tournament in Cholla Bay • JJ’s Cantina Bathtub aces in Cholla Bay • Retro Volleyball Tournament on Sandy Beach Sunday 7th • Retro Volleyball Tournament Thursday 11th - 14th • CBSC Fishing Derby Friday 12th - 13th • YARD SALE at the St. Josepth’s Catholic Church of Cholla benefits will be used to fix the church.

Friday-Sunday 3rd - 5th • Rocky Point Times BiAnnual EL GOLFO RUN rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com for reservations • CBSC Fishing Derby Saturday 4th • 2nd Annual Tequila Fest Sunday 5th • Cinco de Mayo (Batalla de Puebla) Friday 10th • Dia De Las Madres Mother’s Day (Mexico) Saturday 11th • OBSC Steak Fry Sunday 12th • Mother’s Day (U.S.) • OBSC Mother’s Day Brunch

Tuesday 16 • JJ’s Bathtub Races

Wednesday 15th • Dia del Maestro (Mexico – Teachers Day)

Saturday 20th • Funkalicious Volleyball • OBSC Bash

Wednesday 15th - 19th • Uniting Nations Golf @ Mayan

FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com

Thursday 23rd - 25th • CBSC Fishing Derby

SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant.

Tuesday 30 • Dia del Niño

Friday 26th • CBSC Fish Fry Saturday 27 • Triathlon • JJ’s Cantina One Club Open th

Monday 29th • Red Hat Ladies Luncheon at Mare Blu Bistro in Old Port 1pm th

MAY 2013 Wednesday May 1st • Dia del Trabajo (Mexico Labor Day) National Holiday

Saturday 18th • Tequila 125 Desert Race -Off road racing • Armed Forces Day (U.S.A) Saturday 25th • 2nd Annual Las Vegas Night of Charity at Sonoran Sky (second floor) Monday 27th • Memorial Day (U.S.A) JUNE 2013 Wednesday 5th - 9th • RCPM Circus Mexicus Friday 14th • Flag Day (U.S.A) Saturday 15th • OBSC Summer BBQ Sunday 16th • Dia Del Padre / Father’s Day

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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 p r e s i d e n t and resort a d m i n i s t r a t o r, 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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For those of us who have crossed the US/Mexican border 100 times or more, getting to Rocky Point and back is something like switching on the autopilot. The roads are all in good shape and with the same caution you use when driving anywhere else, you should experience no trouble at all. Andy Boatright of Goodyear, AZ, was planning his first trip to Peñasco, and asked me for advice. ANDY: It’s about 225 miles from here to there. Is that right? CAP’N GREG: Close enough. In fact, whether you live in the Phoenix area or in Tucson, it’s the same distance. You should count on four hours on the road. ANDY: What if I want to get there quicker? CAP’N GREG: Depending on traffic, which can be heavy at times, and if you have nerves of steel, you can drive 165 mph on some of the straight stretches. If the cops don’t get you, and if you don’t care about gas mileage or your safety or that of your passengers, and if you don’t run into a fellow traveler or a Border Patrol vehicle or a cow or a horse, and there’s not a lot of back-up at the border, you can cut maybe 20 minutes off the trip. ANDY: Doesn’t seem worth the risk. CAP’N GREG: Trust me. I’ve tried it. It takes that extra 20 minutes for my blood pressure to drop to normal.

ANDY: So what’s the best route? CAP’N GREG: As you’re west of Phoenix, take I-10 west, south on 85 through Gila Bend and Ajo to Lukeville. From there you follow the signs south 60 miles to Rocky Point. (From Mesa, I prefer hitting I-8 then west to Gila Bend, then south on 85. From Tucson, it’s 86 west through Sells, then hit 85 south at Why.) ANDY: I understand I need insurance to drive in Mexico. CAP’N GREG: Yup. It’s the law for every vehicle, boat, travel trailer, motorcycle, jet ski or ATC to have minimum liability insurance. Call your insurance agent, or stop in Ajo or at Why to buy the insurance. You’ll need current registrations to fill out the paperwork. ANDY: And at the border? CAP’N GREG: Coming in, green is go, red is stop. Answer the questions when asked. If you have a pet with you, provide current shot records. Stick to the posted speed limits through Sonoyta. Coming back, you and every passenger MUST have a passport. Answer the questions. Don’t try to be funny. The agents have a very serious job to do. ANDY: That’s it? CAP’N GREG: Bon voyage, Andy. And bienvenidos a Mexico.

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A.M.P.I. & City Officials Work Together on Property Tax Issues

The “Third Women’s Horseback Ride celebrates International Women’s Day in Rocky Point”

Real estate sales are impacted because properties seldom sell at, or appraise at, the current higher city value, resulting in property transactions being recorded at higher values than sale prices, with

By Rita Pizarro Photos by Maru Zacatelco

March 9th was the date for the third Women’s Horseback Ride, and ,73 women signed up to commemorate International women’s Day (IWD) by riding their horses from the baseball stadium located in Juarez blvd to Lomas Campestres. Throughout the ride they displayed not only their friendship and joy to be a woman in a time when women’s rights and choices have improved dramatically over the 1900’s when IWD began as International Working woman’s day, but also their strength, capabilities, solidarity for one and other and of course their beautiful horses in their best tack. They sported the now traditional pink T-shirt and many beautifully braided equines, one even had stars shaved on his hair plus a beautiful and elaborate French braid on his tail. Stallions, geldings and mares all walked peacefully alongside each other with their female riders; even if some of the stallions have a little bit of huffing on the way everyone arrived safely at the final destination.

The organizers, who started these 3 years ago and have no political agenda, make a lot of effort to make this a safe, fun, enjoyable event. Their love for horses, riding and getting together with others who like to ride is their inspiration to

organize this ride commemorating IWD every year. They also offer classes for people who don’t know how to ride before the parade, and can help riders without horses find a borrowed horse if necessary. Many Thanks to: Rita Borboa, Ambar Terriquez and Greta Terriquez for making this a fun and safe event for all the women of Puerto Peñasco. Music was provided throughout the parade, with a mobile sound system. Police and many admiring gentleman were helping anyone who had any issues with their horses or tack, which made all the women riders feel safe even if they were just beginner riders. Throughout the parade, prominent families of Peñasco displayed some of their

most beautiful equines including a Friesian Stallion, Lusitano, and Spanish horses together with the well beloved quarter horses, Thoroughbreds and Mexican Criollos. There were dancing horses, beautifully braided manes and tails, tooled saddles, and generally well behaved horses throughout the ride even with stallions in between the mares. Some of the women who didn’t have a horse to ride still showed up to take pictures and cheer their friends on from the streets as did some gentlemen admirers of the beautiful women who attended the ride. This fun

event ends with a get-together with everyone enjoying Mexican food and drinks. Everyone had fun and the bond of being a woman strengthens during this once a year ride that brings horse lovers together. Have fun, enjoy your horses and friends and most of all the joy of being a woman in this day and age when being a woman is a whole lot better than it was in the 1900’s or ever before!

corresponding taxes to the buyer upon recording. Property taxes are impacted because although tax rates have not changed, taxes are higher if the city value By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, President A.M.P.I. Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco

has been increased, as has been the case in a number of local areas, particularly beach communities.

On February 28, the A.M.P.I. Real

City property values will be updated

Estate Brokers Council hosted a meeting

in September 2013 for approval in

with Arturo Bravo, Director of Catastro

October 2013 for tax year 2014. The

for the City of Puerto Peñasco and

current city administration is aware of

Miguel Guevara, Director of Tourism and

the impact of the disparity between high

International Affairs for the City of Puerto

city property values and low market

Peñasco, to discuss how the city and the

values, and would like assistance from the

real estate community can work together

real estate community to bring the values

to keep the momentum of the improving

closer together. A plan was established

local economy moving forward. Central

to achieve the goal of reviewing city

to the conversation was the issue of rising

property

city values of properties, and their impact

adjustments for approval, to be effective

on individual annual property taxes and

for the 2014 tax year. A.M.P.I., will assist

real estate sales.

by providing data on recent property

values,

and

recommend

Realtors wondered why city property

sale prices, which is available through

values are increasing when market

A.M.P.I.’s Multiple Listing Service, and

property

dramatically

also by participating in ongoing work

decreased. According to Director Bravo,

sessions to evaluate current city values on

city values are established each year in

a neighborhood by neighborhood basis.

values

have

September, and approved in October,

Director Bravo pointed out that

for application in the following year. He

individual property owners may appeal

noted that in 2011 the city values were

to the city for an immediate reduction

updated for 2012 by the previous city

in taxes, and may expect a response in

administration. Since the newly-elected

approximately one month, by delivering

administration had just been installed in

to the office of Arturo Bravo, Director

September 2012, there was inadequate

of Catastro, and a letter requesting a

time to address city property values for

property tax reduction, a complete copy

2013; therefore the values established

of the bank trust or property title, and

in 2011 for 2012 by the previous

a current appraisal. A list of appraisers

administration are being used for 2013.

approved by the city to appraise for city

It was noted that in some areas of town

values can be obtained from Catastro.

the values for 2012 were substantially

It was suggested that a property owner

increased, resulting in higher property

wishing to sell might want to appeal for

taxes for owners, and unexpectedly high

a tax reduction through a change in city

taxes to sellers and/or buyers of real

property value prior to, or at the time of,

estate as well.

listing his property with a realtor.

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“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” (a 501©3 non-profit Corporation) 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

EVENT

Doggy Fashion/Talent show –

other dogs and is just a love bug. Rusty has had all his vaccines and has been neutered. Rusty needs a forever home to call his own. We adopted seven puppies and dogs this past week and of course we have many more dogs and cats that are available for adoption. Please call for appointment to see the animals.

HELP WANTED

Must like animals. Animal Adoption Center is looking for a live in to live on the property, Jack of all trades person to help a few hours a day with the animals. Trailer to live in - needs a little work. Parking available. If interested call Nancy in RP at 383-1012 or (602) 412-3932.

BEST COSTUME 2012 Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point and Pet Effect are having a Doggy Fashion/Talent show for the animals in Puerto Peñasco. The show in 2012 was so much fun that we are having another show this year! Our animal friends and their babies like to have fun. We all love to show off our special animals, so grab your pet, find a costume and come have a super fun day. We have a seamstress that will make your costume if you have a picture or drawing. Call Nancy for information (011-52-638) 383 1012. Mark your calendar – We will let you know when. We were trying for May, but we must re-plan. We want to have the show at Don Julio’s restaurant on Fremont just east of Sinaloa in Rocky Point, Mexico. Prizes, awards, raffle and more fun for the whole family. We need donations for the raffle, all items are tax deductible. Call Nancy for more information. Mexico (011-52-638) 383 -1012 , Arizona (602) 412-3932.

NEEDS

We need a roofer to fix the roof on the cat house and fix the roof on the main center – it is going to leak at any-moment! The main roof is cement and is fine. The additions are two rooms with wooden roofs. I had someone remove and replace the wooden roofs about a year ago and they are in poor shape. Please call Nancy. Cash donations are tax deductible and can be sent to AACORP, PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. A monthly donation

of $10 - $25 really helps with our mounting Vet bills. Check with your employee relations office as many Companies will match your donation to us including American Express, A T&T and Rogers. We rely solely on your donations. We have been at this location now for 12 years and would like to make some improvements with your help. Cleaning supplies, Disinfectant, Downy, trash bags, paper towels, dog and cat beds, non-clumping cat litter, canned cat food pate, kitten dry food, large 2 ½ gallon water and feeding containers, 12 X 8 garage door, canopies for shade, slats for chain link fencing! We also use Kuranda above ground beds and these can be purchased through our web site directly through Kuranda, Just go to www. rpaac.org to donate a Kuranda bed for the animals. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point has been at the same location now for twelve years. Coming into town go one block past (south) Lucas Chicken Palapas restaurant, turn left (east) and come down three blocks and we are on the North/West corner of Leon de la Barra and Cuauhtémoc. Please bring donations

to the center. Call for drop off sites in Arizona. Email nancy_phelan@yahoo. com. Email us if you would like to get on out mailing list for the newsletter. We are now able to purchase Kirkland dog, puppy and cat dry food here in Rocky Point at Welton located just north of the signal at the police station on the east side street and just south of Santa Fe market. Prices are great and this way we do not have to worry about crossing into Mexico with American pet food. The Kirkland food sold here is made in the USA and distributed through Costco Mexico. Finally a problem solved. With the exchange rate as it is now the prices are very reasonable and comparable to the US. You can send cash donations (checks made out to AACORP), PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 and we can purchase the needed pet food. Your gift is a tax deduction. We still need canned cat and dog food and of course cat litter. Spring break is here! Rocky Point is a very safe place to visit. Visit us on Facebook along with Pet Effect, the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point and my page Nancy Phelan. Thank you to all our animal loving friends and angels! 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

ANIMALS

Sparkle, our dog of the month for March, has been adopted by George and Patricia Hill and has a wonderful new home in Prescott and Rocky Point. Pokee is her new name and she was brought back to health by Dr. Javier Morales at Chochoys Veternarian Cinic at 383 2338. Our special pet this month Rusty a small red cocker mix. He gets along with

POKEE AND THE HILLS

RUSTY DOG OF THE MONTH

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6 places to experience the local culture (in Puerto Peñasco)

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

The key to understanding a place is to step out of your box and try living like a local. On your next trip to Rocky Point, check out local events and hot-spots and experience the community. Here are six ideas to get you started: 1. Take a trip to the oyster farm – Can you say, fresh oysters anyone? And we mean fresh, scooped right out of the estuary of the Sea of Cortez. Fast food drive-ins have nothing on this drive up oyster farm. Just head out on Fremont road, pass Las Conchas and then follow the sand road on the right toward the water. The sign reads Ostiones Acua Mar. When you pull in, at the water’s edge, there are several pavilions to park beside, each with tables, a few stools and hot sauce. The oyster farmer will either take his red row boat and bring you back fresh oysters or put his above the knee water boots on and wade in to fetch your fresh catch. Bring a picnic, a cooler even music with you and sit and enjoy the atmosphere. On Sundays it is a popular spot for the locals and their families. 2. Visit the local grocery store – Yes, we now have Sam’s Club in Puerto Peñasco but we still have numerous local markets all around town and the original “Super Ley” supermarket off Constitution Ave. Wander through the aisles and you might find some new tasty ingredients for native flavor in your cooking. Buy local and shop local. You can even check out the local department store “Coppell” right across the street, which sells everything from clothing and shoes, to furniture and appliances. 3. Experience a Sunday in Rocky Point – Easy like Sunday mornings… but spend the night. What’s the best day in Puerto Peñasco? I guess it depends on who you ask. One might hear Friday as a common answer; because most recognize that exuberant feeling one discovers leaving work behind, crossing the border and putting their toes in the sand. Others might love that first morning they wake up to smell the sea and touch the sky. But, I’ll let you in on a little secret... Try staying over on a Sunday. Sunday is the best kept secret in Rocky Point. The crowds pull out, the kids go back to school and the city becomes alive with families, local residents and relaxation. Most local residents have

off on Sunday; sometimes it’s their only day to relax. So, how do they spend it?…with their families…enjoying the town. Try out a few non-tourist events that happen only on a Sunday and you will appreciate the local culture of this day. Perhaps, next time you schedule a weekend down in Puerto Peñasco, take one more day and experience Sunday. (A good way to start the day is by checking out the local catholic churches, one being in Old Port). 4. Attend a local community event – Not one just slated for tourists but an international or local musical event often held down at the Malecón. Especially if it is on a Sunday night, you will be sure it is featured for the local community. Large signs in Spanish posted on telephone poles will alert you to the upcoming happenings as well as community events listed on online calendars. Peñasco del Sol on Calle 13 also hosts various concerts, carnivals and festivals at the end of Calle 13 in the parking lot/fairground area. Ask the hotel for a list of 2013 scheduled shows. The carnivals complete with rides, games of chance and fair food Mexican style are a joy to all 5 senses. 5. Have a drink at Barra Vieja – this is the oldest bar in Puerto Peñasco. Walking in you might feel like you’re in a set of an old movie, transported back in time for a moment. With a pool table, dim lights and Mexican tablecloths on the round tables, it is inviting. You may be lucky enough to catch live music on the small stage. Saddle up to the bar and order tequila or a beer, skip the frou-frou cosmopolitan. Depending on the night, Spanish Karaoke might be the entertainment. Go ahead try it, even if your Spanish is lousy. Barra Vieja is located off of Calle 13 towards Peñasco del Sol. Look for the tall sign off to your left before the curve. The bar is the bottom of the older hotel at the back of the sand parking lot. Hours vary. 6. Spend a weekend afternoon on the Public Beach – The Public Beach is located between Playa Bonita and Peñasco del Sol. What you will find are vendors set up in the corner on the curve, beach cabanas for rent for the day and food trucks offering ceviche, frozen fruit bars and mangoes on a stick. Rent a cabana for the day, play in the sea and then head up from the water to the left of Peñasco del Sol Hotel and try out a slightly hidden local restaurant, Gamma’s for some fresh fish. Florescent lights, picnic tables and deep fried fish with the head on and a cherry in the eye will give you the delicious local experience. The food is fresh, homemade and at a fair price. Wherever you are visiting from, it is good to experience all the touristy places but also to emerge yourself in the ones slightly off the beaten path. To quote James Michener, “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home“.

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

Vacation your way to a smarter and happier you at Laguna Shores Resort

By Lannette Phipps To some this article may seem silly since it’s about the benefits of taking a vacation. Who doesn’t take vacations? And who doesn’t know the benefits of getting away from the daily grind? Apparently many people in the U.S. (and I’m sure other countries) do not take any or all of their vacation days. What? Yep, and when people do vacation they often bring work with them, or bring a way to stay in touch with their normal life. Gotta check my email. Gotta see who’s posted what on Facebook. Have to send a Tweet. Can’t miss a call. The purpose of a vacation is to detach from your everyday life and disconnect for a few days – let the mind and body rest. A University of Pittsburgh study showed that vacationers tended to live longer and that their minds and bodies were healthier than those who didn’t vacation. Do you need any more reasons than that? If so, here are some that should convince you… Various studies have shown additional health benefits for those who vacation: • Lower stress levels • Mentally recharges “batteries” • Increased energy • Better sleep • Increased creativity • Lower blood pressure • Helps to get you feeling back to your best A vacation at Laguna Shores Resort in Rocky Point, Mexico can help you increase your productivity at work when you return home and keep you from burning out. While here at the resort you have time for yourself and quality time to spend with your family with no interruptions except, “Who wants to go kayaking?” We all know that stress is a killer, often causing high blood pressure, weight fluctuations and ulcers and vacationing can help you lower your stress level. Taking a vacation and breaking your daily routine, even if just for the weekend, will lower your stress level in turn making you a healthier and happier person. I read that one study showed that, three days after a vacation, the subject’s physical complaints (quality of sleep, mood, etc.) had improved compared to their complaints before they took a vacation and were still present over a month later especially in those who had more personal time and overall satisfaction during their vacations. Another study by the Arizona Department

of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages. Gentlemen, book your Laguna Shores Resort condo today by going towww.lagunashoresresort.com! Vacations are a gift that keeps on giving. I don’t hold a Ph.D. or an M.D., but I could have told you that frequent vacations will definitely make you a happier and healthier person and that you’ll also be smarter – especially if you vacation at Laguna Shores Resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (also known as Rocky Point). While here you will be very mindful and interested in your surroundings, especially while sitting on your patio watching the Osprey catch her dinner or watching an elegant Egret land in the estuary right in front of your condo. I believe your senses are more aware because you are in a different place and the options for fun and new experiences are endless. It is true that many are still struggling through this economy, but Laguna Shores Resort offers many deals on condo rentals making it very affordable for you to take a vacation for a week or the weekend. And one great thing about Laguna Shores Resort is that it is on the ocean and offers numerous amenities, which are all free. Bring a bit of food to cook in your condo and some beverages or dine in Mikky’s Beach Club, the resort’s onsite restaurant, and that is about all the money you will need to spend while on vacation (not counting gas or shuttle expense to get here). Besides the resort offering numerous free activities and amenities, Rocky Point is full of free stuff to do, so there is no reason not to take a vacation to Rocky Point this weekend. We can all agree that vacations are good for the soul. They are a time to unwind and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They are a time to relax and get some well deserved “me” time or a time to reconnect with family and friends. There are so many immediate benefits to taking a vacation and many that last a lifetime. So, even if you think you don’t need a vacation, can’t afford it, or don’t have the time, sit for a moment and think what it would feel like to be at Laguna Shores Resort right now…laying on a beach cabana bed reading a book, or listening to music, or watching the kids splash around in the 5,000 sq. ft. Trophy Pool, while the sun’s warmth embraces you and you don’t have a care in the world at this moment. Gee, that sounds great, doesn’t it? So, get a fresh new perspective on life and let your cares wash away with the daily tides… come to Laguna Shores Resort today! You will never be sorry you took off time for yourself and your family. For great deals on rentals and introductory stays, please call Laguna Shores office at 1-800-513-1426 or visit their website atwww.lagunashoresresort.com. Find them on Facebook and give them a “Like” to receive special offers in your newsfeed. Be sure to check out the contests for a free fractional share and Lifetime Vacation Plans. Win one of those and all you’ll need to do is pick the day you want to start your vacation. See you here at Laguna Shores – the envy of all other master planned communities in Rocky Point, Mexico!

This article is brought to you by Laguna Shores Resort, a master planned oceanfront community on the Sea of Cortez in Rocky Point, Mexico. Located just off of the Coastal Highway, north of town, Laguna Shores offers fractional shares, condos, homes and lots for sale as well as custom home building services. And they also offer condo and home rentals by the day, week or month. Laguna Shores Resort is like no other master planned community in the area with their many amenities and underground utilities. Come out and take a tour – you will be pleasantly surprised. Ask about their Lifetime Vacation Plan – the smart way to vacation. Visit their website at www.lagunashoresresort.com and like them on Facebook to see current vacation rental specials and drawings for vacation packages and a fractional ownership.

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Welcome I recently had lunch with a friend who was going to introduce me to some new Puerto Peñasco residents. I wanted to welcome them to our paradise. I found that Walt Disney was right, It’s a small world. It seems my life had crossed their lives many many times as their business in Arizona was a very important part of the lives of my family and friends. At that lunch I met Ed and Maria Chilleen who have recently relocated from the Phoenix area to Puerto Peñasco. The business I knew so well, The Satisfied Frog restaurant in Cave Creek, Arizona had played a big part in the lives of my sons and I as well as family and friends who visited us in Scottsdale after we relocated from Orange County, California. It seems we had every celebration there – birthdays, graduations and visits from family and friends. Yet in all that time, Ed and Maria and I were never introduced. I also found that my very good friend, Ginger, who used to live here but is now in Arizona, went to school with Ed. Two of my neighbors in Playa

Encanto were also longtime friends of the Chilleens. It’s just amazing how lives cris-cross in this small world or as Ed mentioned seeing the Six Degrees of Separation theory played out. A Little History Ed first came to our town 45 years ago to go to Cholla Bay with friends and family. I’ll not tell you the story of their reaching the border when it was closed – to protect the innocent or perhaps the guilty! Over the years they would vacation here and in 1998 they brought their motor home to Playa de Oro and brought their airplane as well and had a business of flying advertising banners. In 2002 they closed the business and took their RV back to Arizona. They didn’t visit for quite a while. Then in 2012 Ed was invited to be a judge at the Iron Chef competition. Well one weekend did it and they decided to move here full time. They had sold the restaurant and were semi-retired. Ed was the creator of Chili Beer and also sold that. Interestingly enough he sold it to a brewery in Tecate, Mexico.

New Endeavors Maria by profession was a Perfusionist. She operated the heatlung machine at the Arizona Heart Institute. She has always been very health conscious and began using an anti-aging skincare and supplements through NuSkin and a homeopathic weight loss program, CR500. Both Ed and Maria have benefitted from these products. In their semi-retirement they continue to make those products available here in Puerto Peñasco. When you meet them, you will know that they work. Ed has also gotten into the hot sauce business. Although this business didn’t develop as planned, he is working on new ideas as I write this. You can find his hot sauce, “Pinacate Picante”, sold by Peñasco Recreation at the Pinacate Visitors Center and the Tequila Factory. Ed also provides private label hot sauce for Don Julio’s.

Pinacate Picante Hotsauce label

Ed and Maria at Ramon’s Restaurant at the Sonoran Sea

Stay tuned for new developments from this entrepreneurial couple. I certainly look forward to the day we can find his hot sauces in all our restaurants and stores and Chili Beer too! To learn more about the anti-aging skincare and weight loss products you can contact them at: thinkyoungllc@gmail.com or at (01152-638) 105-9491. Ed and Maria, Welcome to paradise and good luck with your business endeavors.

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Cholla Bay Betty

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

It is with a heavy heart, but joyful memories that I write a tribute to one of my favorite people in Puerto Peñasco. Betty (Munro) Moore passed away February 7, 2013. It would take years to hear all the fabulous stories about Betty Moore and her many adventures and stories of her life and friends from Cholla Bay over the last several decades. I wish I would have written them down as I heard them sitting in the Cholla Bay office, but I didn’t, perhaps, something too many of us forget to do. Well, it is not too late to honor this special woman who made Rocky Point her home for over 50 years. When very few did, a blonde haired beauty dared to move to the Sea of Cortez, a town much different from any known place in the United States, and make her mark. Betty Moore was a staple, in the Cholla Bay community. At one time even photographed for Arizona Highways Magazine in the April 1952 edition, when an article was written about Puerto Peñasco. Not that she would tell you, no, this humble woman always took the spotlight off herself with a witty comment and a twinkle in her eye. Her job as a radio operator for the fishermen in the Cholla Bay radio shack, is remembered by many in a very small community. From there she moved into a role she kept for the majority of her life in the Cholla Bay office working with the late Gustavo Brown, and then his son Gustavo Brown, Jr. For those who have explored Cholla Bay, the peninsula at the end of Sandy Beach, full of American expats and fisherman, it’s curvy dirt roads and homes built on the cliffs are confusing, many get lost, especially in the days of no street signs. Some call it a Cholla challenge, finding a friends cottage or beach home, but not Betty, one could walk into the office 6 days a week, tell her who they were looking for and Betty could recite their manzana number and lot and perhaps share a story or two about them. It was an amazing talent for her to look at the map and point out who owned all the various lots from memory. But the truly amazing talent Betty Moore had was her friendship and kind heart. She will be remembered by many who knew her so well and even those who happened to wander into the Cholla Bay office looking for guidance, will remember her smile and helpfulness. We will all miss you Cholla Bay Betty, rest in peace in your new wonderful home. 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 Amazon.com, Kindle and Nook.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

CONSULATES

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Date Set for Sonoran Resorts 2nd Annual Las Vegas Night of Charity!

By Joe Houchin

Mark your calendars for Saturday May 25th, the date for this year’s Las Vegas Night of Charity. Because of the overwhelming success of last year’s gala event, this one promises to be even bigger and better. One of the major changes will be the venue. This year the event will be held in the second floor Sonoran Sky

conference room, nearly 4,000 square feet of fun will be in store for this festivity, which last year proved to be one of the most popular nights in Puerto Peñasco and one of the biggest fundraisers for the Municipal DIF charity. This year, in the larger space there will be more Black Jack tables, a roulette table and possibly a craps table. Another successful Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament like last year is in the works for this year as well. Tickets will include a buffet again this year which promises to top last year’s spread as the Sonoran Sky’s new Ocean View Restaurant will be open downstairs. Attendees will be helping the very

deserving City of Puerto Peñasco Family Assistance Charity Program (DIF) that for 36 years has provided vital services to needy families including food and medical care as well as shelters for protecting children from harmful family situations. While helping this worthwhile charity, attendees will also benefit themselves by using their winning chips to bid on a veritable plethora of fabulous prizes generously donated by local businesses and the many artists and crafts persons who reside in our little slice of paradise by the sea. Sonoran Resorts will donate all proceeds from ticket sales to DIF.

If you are a business, an artist or craftsperson and want to donate a prize, please contact Jim Ringquist at the Sonoran Sales Office by email or phone: rockypointjim@gmail.com or from the U.S. call 602-476-7511; locally, call 638105-9357. Look for more updates in our blog as we get closer to the date and after organizational meetings with the First Lady, who serves as President of DIF.

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

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Are you a new neighbor in Puerto Peñasco?

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

First of all we want to welcome you and thank you for choosing Rocky Point as your second home, or your main place of residence. Lately I have been meeting new clients who have just bought a house or a condo and are anxious to feel at home, most of

these properties coming fully furnished. It’s true there are some benefits when you buy a property including furniture yet, as always, there are pros & cons about it, take a look at what the American Financial Resources has to say,

Pros 1. Purchasing a furnished home can save you a lot of time. If you need to start a new, demanding job right away or have young children, you might not have a lot of time to browse through the furniture galleries and hunt for a bargain. 2. Furnished homes can save you money. Depending on the location of your home and the quality and age of the furniture, paying a little more for a fully-furnished home could save you thousands of dollars. 3. Partially-furnished homes may offer the best of both worlds. If your home comes only partially furnished – say, just with the bed, dresser, couch and dining set, you still have plenty of opportunity to decorate and furnish as you are able. With the bare necessities taken care of, you’re free to make the home “your own” on your own time.

Cons 1. The furniture may – or may not – really be yours. Before you buy a furnished home, make sure you have a clear understanding of which items will remain in the home after the sale. A detailed list should be included in the purchase contract so there are no surprises on move in day when either item you had been counting on are missing, or lots of stuff you didn’t want remains for you to dispose of. 2. You don’t know the furniture. Unless the seller gives you a receipt showing the furniture is brand new, you have no real way of knowing its history. A good way to avoid any unpleasant surprises is to thoroughly inspect every single piece of furniture you

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6TH Annual CBSC Horseshoe Tournament

By Tammy Hicks

are about to buy. Make sure every lamp works; flip over every cushion so you’re aware of any hidden stains, etc. This will take some extra time, but you’ll be glad you did it. 3. You might be paying too much. Some people who decide to sell their furniture have emotional attachments to it and will therefore overvalue it. This is where your best judgment will come into play. How badly do you want the furniture? Will the extra money be worth the time and hassle you’ll be saving?

I always tell my clients who are moving to a new place to let the house speak to them regarding furniture needs or home décor. The house will tell you what is needed after you are there for a few days or weeks. It becomes easier when the home is going back to a rental business, you make a few changes and it’s ready, however if it

is only you and your family who are going to live there then you will probably want to make it your own right away. Over the years clients and I have worked on different challenges, I remember an apartment we had to strip the blue water-based paint over the wood in the entire house! Closets, doors, and kitchen cupboards you name it, everything in blue! Yet the view from that condo was worth it! If it is your situation we want to tell you we are here to help, your new place might feel outdated but you can always change that, for example upgrading with granite the kitchen counter top, adding a splash of color with new paint, re-upholstering pieces of furniture you rather keep and so forth. Just flow with the house, the house will tell you what it needs. In Diseños Casa y Jardín besides carrying a great variety of furniture lines and home accessories, we restore, reupholster or repurpose furniture with new looks that you & your friends will love, like the white-leather upholstered headboard for a young man that we re-designed from his old and outdated bed! At Diseños Casa y Jardín we are looking forward to meeting you and are eager to take on the new challenges your new home or your dreams take us.

Please visit our gallery on Rodeo Drive (see ad) feel free to ask any questions and who knows we may have what you are after, regardless you are going to be pleasantly surprised! Reach me at: eddiewharez@yahoo.com or visit us online at www.eddiewharez.com.

Who knew that a friendly backyard game of Horseshoes would turn into this major annual event? Who knew so many people love to throw Horseshoes? Boy, did I learn a thing or two about it! I grew up in a small NW Indiana town watching my relatives play horseshoes at our family reunions. Little did I know that I’d grow up to help run a Horseshoe Tournament in Mexico! The Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club (CBSC) had their 1st tournament back on April 4, 2008 with only 21 teams and about 80 spectators. Our company (Hicks Safes & Locks, Inc. in Phoenix) donated small safes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Club members all pitched in to donate raffle prizes. Proceeds from this tournament went to the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross and the CBSC to maintain and man the marine radio for all the boaters on the Northern Sea of Cortez. A great time was had by all and we decided WE could do this again! The 2nd tournament was held April 4, 2009 and we NEVER EXPECTED to have 53 teams show up to play! We more than DOUBLED the previous year! There were over 100 spectators too! We had to play the final match using the headlights from the spectator’s cars. The 3rd tournament was held April 10, 2010 during the tough economic times and attendance was down. However, we did end up with 37 teams

and everyone had a great time. The 4th tournament bounced back up to 47 teams playing & over 150 spectators. We had to have people move their cars back so we could scramble and put up more pits. The 5th tournament last year (March 24, 2012) totally BLEW OUR MINDS! 64 TEAMS! We maxed out our bracket! There were over 350 spectators too! We never thought we’d make it through the day! Somehow with the combination of great volunteers and awesome players, the tournament flowed & we finished before sundown! The 6ht tournament will be held April 6, 2013. I’m almost afraid of how many may show up for this one! We already have teams signing up via our Early Registration! The Sponsors are rolling in and we’re off to having another great tournament! The Puerto Peñasco Red Cross continues to benefit from our tournament as does the CBSC Marine Radio for the boaters on the Northern Sea of Cortez. As long as we’re playing horseshoes, a donation will be made to this great organization! For those of you who don’t know who we are, let me tell you...the CBSC (Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club) is a group of like-minded people who just want to have a great time! Our membership dues (a whopping $40/ year) and other activities (Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament, Vegas Game Night, Golf Tournament, etc) have funded the purchase of and operations/maintenance of the Marine VHF Radio (Channel 28) for the Northern Sea of Cortez. The CBSC pays the salary of the Cholla Bay Radio Operator (available 24 hrs/day), assists in search & rescue operations and when necessary, can assist with some arrangements for the emergency transport of critically ill or injured parties. A large goal of the CBSC is to promote good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors. If you’d like to join this wonderful Club, please contact us at ChollaCBSC@gmail. com or drop us a note at P.O. Box 398, Cortaro AZ 85652. Remember everyone, if the shoe fits, throw it!

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Red Cross Begins Annual Fundraising Campaign Now Through April; Why You Should Give Freely By Joe Houchin

There are so many reasons—over 2,500 of them actually—why Americans should support the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross with donations during their annual fundraising campaign that runs through the end of April. About this same time each year, regular visitors expect to see the dozens of volunteers with white coffee cans strategically located at traffic lights along Benito Juarez. You can almost gauge the springtime by their smiling presence and gestures of appreciation for whatever amount you can drop into their collection cans. They’ll thank you by placing a small round white sticker with a red cross on your windshield. However, even the Rocky Point Regulars may not know just how important this particular campaign period is to the local organization. Even though this is a national campaign that starts nationwide on the same day as determined by the national headquarters, it is the only major fundraiser from which all the money raised goes entirely to the local office. In fact, the funds raised from the street collections each year must total enough to cover at least 50% of the local Red Cross annual bare bones operating budget of $70,000 USD—a tough nut to crack a peso or two at a time on street corners. The other 50% comes from solicitations from local businesses. The only other funds they receive come through the state auto license renewal program that solicits a $50 peso voluntary donation to support the Red Cross. Funds from this program can only be used for the purchase of hard assets like equipment, furnishings and medical related vehicles such as ambulances. It’s a fact that the more we know about what is needed and why, the more willing we are to help a particular cause. And the good news is us gringos, in the proper spirit, could make a significant difference in this year’s campaign since it takes place during the high visitor ship holidays of Spring Break and Semana Santa (Easter week). So we’re hoping that after learning some new facts about the Red Cross and the many ways they assist visitors you’ll be more likely to remember to throw all your change in your shirt pocket or the console of your car before you head down town every day during this annual campaign. By the way, any denomination is gratefully accepted, and in any national currency you may have (they’ll take any of it—pesos, dollars, francs, lire, in coins or bills.—and exchange it with the bank). The Red Cross here is quite different than the organizations in the U.S. While they have nowhere near the number of paid employees as in the states, they don’t receive any grants, endowments or budgets from the city or state governments either. Almost all the money they raise goes first toward overhead (locally that’s maintenance of five ambulances, medical building maintenance and furnishings) and the rest toward equipment and supplies to keep the service available to anyone who needs it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. And they provide all local services at no charge including ambulance service. Our Red Cross operates with 45 to 50 trained volunteers and just 4 paid employees with tenures of 15 to 20 years and skills to assist with the training. The only other paid position is that of the

Administrative Coordinator, Faustino Reyes, an unassuming, knowledgeable and dedicated individual whose concern for the best interest of the Red Cross is always foremost on his mind, and in his heart. Even the President who is selected by the state chapter for two year terms receives no pay, just responsibility. The current President is an attorney, Jorge Valdés Félix, who in addition to consulting with Faustino and handling legal, tax and accounting matters at the Red Cross, also manages legal accounts for a law firm. He is also a partner in Volmor International Services with his wife, Gabby, providing international assistance for mostly U.S. clients in securing FM documents and handling taxes, pay roll and accounting. We opened this blog by mentioning there are over 2,500 reasons why Americans should gladly drop coins and bills into the white Red Cross collection cans, called “Botes” (pronounced Boat-eh) as often as possible during the next month and a half. Well, here’s a summary of what the Puerto Peñasco Red Cross has done and continues to do regularly for Americans and any visitors to the city. We’ll lay them out in the form of: “Facts you may not know about the emergency services provided by our Puerto Peñasco Red Cross” Services provided: Red Cross provides all its services, including local ambulance service at no cost. There is a Doctor on duty from 9:00AM until 1:00PM. Red Cross provides approximately 5,000 emergency services each year in Puerto Peñasco, approximately half of which require an ambulance and half of those are to the Sandy Beach area for urgent medical treatment to mostly American tourists for serious stings from jelly fish and stingrays, lacerations, injuries from falls and broken bones from quad and car crashes. All medically related calls to the 066 emergency numbers (it’s like our 911) are dispatched by the Red Cross. The Red Cross is available through the 066 number or by office visit on Fremont Blvd. 24 hours a day. The Red Cross is equipped and capable of

emergency evacuation by ambulance to the U.S. border at Lukeville for a nominal charge of $300 USD to cover expenses. The Red Cross will make emergency calls to your home or condo for on-the-spottreatment or ambulance transportation. Just dial the 066 emergency numbers for medical assistance. Doctor is available in the Red Cross office every week day from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Charge is by donation only. Nominal charge for prescription medicines in stock. Red Cross sends volunteer medics to special events for onsite attention throughout the activity. Like any other non-profit organization, the Red Cross has an ongoing list of needed items for which they simply don’t have the funds to purchase. In the case of an emergency medical service provider such as the Red Cross, some needs are critically urgent because they could mean the difference between life and death: Even though the local office has friends in various disciplines of medicine both here and in the U.S. who has provided assistance and equipment donations through the years, their needs are continuous and there is always a wish list ranging from critical needs to necessary equipment, supplies and furnishings. Please take a look at the Red Cross “Wish List” below, prioritized from critical needs on down. If you can help either through your work place or through your friends or neighbors, consider bringing some of these items with you when you come down. If you have questions about any of the items please email or call Faustino Reyes at the following: Email: faustino_reyes@ hotmail.com or the local office phone number at: 638-383-2266. RED CROSS “WISH LIST” • Packaged sterile syringes and IV kits • Saline solutions and just about any prescription drugs • Portable blood pressure and heart monitor kits • Computers and related accessories • All clinic-type supplies such as rubber gloves, bandages of all types, tourniquets, etc. • Patient examining tables and associated

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accessories such as paper or cloth disposable covers, gowns, foot covers, face masks. Clinic room chairs and supply cabinets Mobile defibrillator chest pads Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches Furnishings for the 24 hour staff facility including mattresses, beds, fans, tables, chairs, kitchen cabinets, appliances such as toaster, microwave, counter top oven, crock pots, pots, pans, dinnerware, dish and laundry soap and related supplies. Washer and dryer for uniforms, etc. Canned and bottled food and drinks for the 24 hour staff shifts is always needed.

Visitors and residents alike are welcome to stop by the offices located at #140 Fremont Blvd (across the street from the fire department between the Black Dog and the Fish Combo lunch restaurant.) and a friendly volunteer or Faustino himself will be happy to show you around. We’re very lucky to have such an active and dedicated Red Cross organization here in our little slice of paradise by the sea to help keep our dreams from becoming nightmares, don’t you think? As you drive around town from now through April, give a little at each of the collection stations along Benito Juarez. Each time you put a coin or bill into the “Bote” (Boateh) they’ll place a small roundwhite sticker with a red cross on your window to show you have given. We hope you’ll show them you care by giving again and build a collection of your own—of those little white stickers with the red cross—all the way up your windshield! After all, your donations are helping yourself and your family, plus with the most little round Red Cross stickers you could win bragging rights for the whole year! Hey! Any of you local establishments want to kick in a real prize (hat, t-shirt, bandanna, beads, and luxury cruise) to the patron with the most Red Cross stickers on their car? Tell us about it, and thanks in advance for your support! Our thanks to Tony Ballesteros for all these nice photos. This article is brought to you by The Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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1940’S MEXICO TRIPS By Bryan Blow

While Rocky Point and St. Georges Bay were favorites of Ajo residents going to the Gulf in the 1940’s, the premier trip was going to Puerto Libertad. It was a long trip in model T’s and other older vehicles, but it was worth it. The expert on Puerto Libertad was Alton Netherlin who was the country attorney in Ajo. We always went to Caborca first and there were about 7 different roads leading to Libertad, some just took longer than others. If Alton got ahead of you, you could always follow him by following Coors beer cans, he could drink a can easily every quarter of a mile. We would go past the Old church in Caborca that some Americans long time ago invaded Mexico to capture a portion of it and were trapped in the Church and eliminated. The bullet holes could still be seen. At the time, the Seri Indians used to go up and down the coast in their long dugout canoes and fish. We would see them often when we went down. They were isolated then and didn’t see many white people. The women would run in their little hogans newly constructed, and paint their faces to greet us. The men were very lean wore their hair long down to their waist. They had long spears that they used to harpoon fish that they used for bait. They did not like Mexicans and wouldn’t intermarry, so they had gene defections, for instance night blindness. Alton said they came from the interior of Mexico down south and were cannibals and when Mexico went to make a reservation for them the people down south were afraid of them and so they moved them to Desemboque. Their only industry was fishing and carving figures out of ironwood and making bracelets out of sea shells. If you gave them something they usually gave you a necklace made out of tiny sea shells all the same size. I read a different account of the Seris from the University of Arizona, but Alton knew many of them personally and once he was talking to a very old man who told us stories which were hard to believe, but, who knows? We would go out on the canoes with them and try our hand at spearing fish from their canoes, we never got a one, and they would hardly miss. We would go out at night with a lantern on the bow. Alton said the government gave them outboard motors to put on their canoes and they paid the government back with fish. One time as we came into the area, one of these government trucks was in the Indian camp. Alton said they were there to pick up the fish. While we were setting up camp the driver run right through our camp heading out into that trackless desert, a minute later a Seri came thru carrying a 22 rifle. Evidently there had been a dispute, about an hour later the Seri came back and we were there 7 days and never saw the driver again and that truck was still sitting where it was when we came in. I don’t think the driver made it back. Alton used to collect clothes and things the Seris could use and take them down and pass them out to the Seris. There was another old codger in our group whose name was Kern, he was the tightest guy you ever knew. He never took any food along or fishing tackle, he would just borrow it and never see it again from the rest of us. We put up with him because he was

likeable, really tested you though when he stole your beer. Well, one time Kern got jealous out of the ‘thank you’s’ the Seris were giving to Alton, and he jumped up and grabbed the box of clothes to pass out. Well Kern, only came along with the pair of overhauls he wore and one extra pair and that was it, so when he started passing out the clothes, unknown to him Alton had outthought him and put in the clothes to pass out his extra pair of overhauls. Kern didn’t recognize it until a Seri had a hold of one of the legs so Kern grabbed the other leg and a tug of was begun. The Seri got tired of that and pulled a big machete out of his belt and Kern couldn’t let go fast enough and fell backwards onto the beach. Kern lost his extra pair, we laughed and laughed. We used to take old refrigerators and cut the motors out and fill them with ice, one could hold about 300 lbs and put dry ice in them. When our regular iceboxes melted them we would open the fridges. It was pretty primitive camping, so one time we decided to build a small house for the eldest of the party, one who one was Alton and the other was Fred Larremore, a deputy in Ajo. Every time we went down we took supplies, and finally we had a one room house build out of cement block and mud and so we had a big celebration to christen their new house. Everything went along fine until Alton and Fred went to bed, passed out would be closer. Middle of the night Alton had to go pee and, thinking he was still on the beach, he let loose a stream that hit Fred. The war was on! In 1958 approximately Ed Mecham, who later became governor of Arizona, had a cart lot across from my satellite store in Ajo. My partner and I went over and bought two Ford trucks from him and got the latest thing, with Climatic a/c that fit below the dash. It was wonderful, first a/c we knew of, certainly beat the window units that fit on your window and you put ice or water in and let it blow into the car. We took them down on our next trip to Libertad. I knew one of the Seris pretty well myself, name was Alfredo. I had gone out on his boat many times. Well, he had heard a radio before and so after we drove up in a little while he came over and asked if he could listen to my radio. I said sure, and let him the front seat and since it was in June fairly warm I turned on t he a/c, he almost took my door off getting out of that truck. It has scared him to no end, he went about 50 yards off and some more of the Seris came over to see what the commotion was about. I went over and calmed them got them to come over and feel the air. They thought it was unbelievable. I had to let each one of them in the truck and feel the air. Then they invited me over for dinner, so I went over to their Hogan. When they went up and down the coast fishing they would build these small round hogans out of brush, and sleep there and cook there. Well, when I went over and saw the beans in that frying pan, I knew what would happen to me if I ate out of that pan that hadn’t been cleaned since acquiring it. I had to beg off. I had heard that to refuse food offered by these people would really offend them, but I knew if I ate that my trip was ending soon after. These were memorable trips, gone now in the passage of time, but the memories will never fade away. Hope you enjoyed the article.

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6th Annual Taste of Peñasco and T.O.P. Chef Competition Attracted Over a Thousand Visitors By Joe Houchin

If you were one of the crowd estimated at 1,000 to 1,200 in attendance at the 6th annual Taste of Peñasco T.O.P. Chef Competition and Show on Saturday February 16, you surely experienced the atmosphere of “perfection” that prevailed throughout Plaza del Camarón, starting with the weather, as perfect as it could be, and the 32 exhibits, sold out and offering a perfect selection of homemade, manmade and fabricated arts, crafts and products, plus the food tents with perfectly prepared specialty dishes from all parts of Mexico, Italy, France, even Greece; the perfect mix of performers who provided a variety of music that created the mood of friendly celebration that permeated the plaza all day. The center of attention was the creative perfection with which five of Puerto Peñasco’s best culinary artists showed their finest skills in the 6th annual TOP Chef competition to determine the supreme of the supreme among our city’s great restaurants. Formerly known as the Iron Chef, The TOP Chef competition this year was as impressive as any you may have seen just about anywhere, and played out as dramatically. This year the distinguished panels of judges were showcased in the middle of all the activity for the tasting. The chefs were given the secret ingredient—coffee—not revealed until the beginning of the competition at 11:00 AM and which had to be used in each of three courses: appetizer, entrée and dessert and which the chefs had to prepare in a very tight time frame—15 minutes to prepare the appetizer, 30 minutes to prepare the entrée and 15 minutes to prepare the dessert. This year the chefs were assigned a prep area inside a large tent divided into five sections. Each section drew a crowd of onlookers who applauded the chefs as each completed a course, which was then whisked away by formally clad waiters

for delivery to the judges who were grading each course on presentation, creative use of the secret ingredient and flavor. It was quite a show and the creative presentation of the dishes by each of these outstanding culinary artists was worthy of the cheers and applause each received. The distinguished panel of judges was of a caliber that

didn’t have to pull any punches when it came to determining the TOP Chef among the competitors. However, even they had to admit that the decisions they made were close enough that any of the chefs could be deserving of the top award. But a supreme culinary artist did rise above the rest in the end and that chef, the T.O.P. Chef of 2013 was Neftalí Ponce of the Mayan Palace, announced by the First Lady of Puerto Peñasco, Rafaela Félix de Figueroa who is also the President of DIF, one of the three charities to whom the proceeds of the festivity were donated. DIF Director, Samuel Ortega Castro announced the second place runner up for TOP Chef 2013, Chef Juan Caballero of Mare Blu. Sharing the stage with the First Lady and DIF Director, Samuel Ortega was John Fowler of JJ’s Cantina fame who’s Santa Claus Club was one of the charities benefitting from the Taste of Peñasco along with the local volunteer fire department. DIF’s portion of the proceeds that were raised at this event are ear marked

for their Hemodialysis Project, the badly needed medical device, lack of which right now is causing those whose life depends on such treatment to waste precious hours traveling out of town to access a machine. Thanks to the kindness of Puerto Peñasco citizenry as well as a couple of gringos who spend a lot of time in Rocky Point, and who are without a doubt two of the most caring achievers on our planet, a surprising amount of additional donations were given Saturday afternoon specifically for the Hemodialysis Project. First, local resident, Dr. Doug Allen presented the First Lady with a check for $1,000 US dollars. Then, Greg Bindel and Joe Rodriguez, both in the medical field in the Phoenix area, presented the First Lady with a check in the whopping amount of $7,000 US dollars.

Greg and Joe were fulfilling a promise made to Rosie Glover of the Tourist and Visitors Assistance Office (and head of the over-achieving committee who put this event together), that if they won the drawing for a Harley Davidson that was

held last year, they would sell it and donate the funds to purchase a hemodialysis machine. God works in wondrous ways. Their good intentions were blessed as one of their raffle tickets was drawn for the Harley. They were successful in selling the bike and promptly wrote a check to the DIF Hemodialysis Project for the $7,000 selling price. By the way, look for an indepth story on this blog in the near future about the numerous times these two charitable individuals have miraculously come through with needed items for so many in our community. If you were not among the crowd attending this year’s Taste of Peñasco, you’ll want to look for the dates of next year’s event—that will be the 7thsuch event—and mark your calendar to clear that weekend to come down to Rocky Point. In addition to the reasons above, we still didn’t cover all the great activities and fun that went on throughout the day, such as the constant prizes being given away from raffle drawings all day long. And the prizes were really exciting. And of course you can’t forget all the other fun beach, water and cultural activities that abound in our little slice of paradise by the sea.

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

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

We are now helping about 20 dogs a month find forever homes. We wish to thank everyone who helps make that happen. Even if you just dropped off one bag of dog food or made a contribution on our Facebook page, you made a difference! The more dogs we can place, the more dogs we can Karen and Mark Higgins help. If you are ready out to help fix the local dogs and cats. to adopt, please stop out and see us. We have some wonderful We can now fix twice as many animals dogs that are adoptable and need forever on a monthly base. If you would like to homes. All of our dogs are fixed and volunteer or help support one of our local clinics, please contact Karen Higgins at current on shots. We are in the process of replacing the (480) 243-8452, (011-52-638) 112-7695 karen.livingstonesministry@yahoo. roof on Barb’s house. This is the main or shelter for the dogs and it was in desperate com. Please note these clinics are separate need of repair. Jim and Mary Schwebel from the big city events that take place from Minneapolis, MN and Las Conchas a few times a year. In April, the City of made a very generous donation to make Peñasco is hosting free spay and neuter this happen. We cannot thank them clinics in Sonoyta and Peñasco. For these enough for everything they have done clinics they bring in vets from other cities to help the animals in Peñasco over the including the US and they can fix 100 years. The Schwebel’s and Living Stones dogs/cats a day. We will update you on Ministry (Karen and Mark Higgins) make what we’re doing to support these big city it possible for us to spay and neuter over events next month. A quick thank-you to our awesome 30 animals a month through free clinics. The clinic’s take place at the Living Stones foster team Mary and Jim Johnson for Christian Community Center. This is their help and support! They take in lots where families come to gather for food of puppies for us until we can find them and support on a daily basis. When people forever homes. Many of the pups are very bring their animal in to get fixed, we take sick and need round the clock care. Right this opportunity to educate them on how now they are caring for a little puppy to better care for them. We are starting called Bones. If you would like to help us to see a change in the community. We’ve by fostering puppies or adult dogs for a found that most of Peñasco’s people do short period of time please contact us. We love their dogs and just need a little help need fosters in the US and Peñasco. We always welcome visitors and and support so they can care for them properly. We wish to thank our vet, Marco donations. Just stop in anytime. The Hernandez Quintero for his dedication rescue is located eight miles out of town to our clinics. In February, we also had on Highway 8. This is the main highway help from the City of Puerto Peñasco. that runs between Peñasco and Sonoyta. They sent their vet Edith and her team We will have new signs up soon! We currently need five gallon BONES buckets and of course, dog food. Please visit us online www.facebook. com/BarbsDogRescue or visit our website www. barbs dogres c ueRP.com. Barb’s Mexico cell: (044) 638-114-1569 or her US number is (602) 774-1578. E-mail: barbsdogrescue@ gmail.com. We can also pick up donations in the US or Peñasco.

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STATUTORY HOLIDAYS IN MEXICO By Rosarie Salerno

Mexico has three classifications of holidays: statutory, civic and festivities. This article will review statutory holidays known as dias de asueto. Statutory holidays are legislated by the Mexican Federal Government and ruled by the Federal Labor Laws under Article 74. Employees, public and private, are entitled to the day off with or without pay, a fact that I have had conflicting information for. Supposedly, if required by the employer for a worker to be on the job on a statutory holiday they are entitled to their regular pay and overtime. I’ve only been able to ascertain that Christmas Day and New Year’s Day can be taken off from work with pay. There are between 7 and 9 statutory holidays a year. Holidays that fall on a Friday or Sunday, will be celebrated on the following Monday. January 1st, the first holiday of the year, is of course, New Year’s Day. Constitution Day is celebrated on the first Monday in February. This day commemorates all the constitutions of Mexico. The Constitution of 1857, known as the Reform Laws included such things as: freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, the right to bear arms, civil liberties for all Mexicans, the reaffirmation of the abolishment of slavery, debtors prison and the death penalty; it secularized marriage and greatly curtailed the power of the Catholic Church. The Constitution of 1917 was drafted during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 – 1917. This is still the Constitution in force today. President Benito Juarez Day celebrates his birthday of March 21, 1806. This holiday is observed on the third Monday of March. Benito Juarez became a lawyer in 1834 and a judge in 1841. From 1847 to 1852 he served as governor of the state of Oaxaca. He was president of Mexico five

times. He helped draft the Plan of Ayutla, demanding the deposition of Santa Anna and the implementation the Constitution of 1857. He is known for his efforts to modernize his country and for restoring Mexico to a Republic. May 1st: Labor Day, commemorates the union movement of the Mexican worker. Article 123 of the Constitution of 1917 gave workers the right to organize labor unions and to strike. This article also provided for the protection of women and children, an eight hour work day and a living wage. Independence Day: September 16th. Since 1825, Mexico commemorates the anniversary of the day, a Roman Catholic priest, Father Hidalgo y Costilla, made his dramatic speech, known as El Grito de Dolores. This speech propelled the start the war of independence from Spain. On the evening of September 15, 1810 Father Hidalgo roused the people to revolution in the town of Dolores near the city of Guanajuato. The war lasted 11 years. On the evening of September 15, a big celebration is held, usually at the Municipal Building, with speeches, food concessions, music and fireworks. Mexican Revolution Day is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of November. Francisco I. Madero led the uprising in 1910 against the dictator Porfirio Diaz. The war is acknowledged as lasting over 10 years. The Mexican Revolution is recognized as one of the most important and greatest upheavals of the 20th century. This revolution brought about the manifestation the Mexican Constitution of 1917. Christmas Day, December 25th, celebrates the birth of Christ. Besides the above mentioned statutory holidays, every 6 years, a new president is sworn into office on December 1st and election days, as designated by federal and local election laws.

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*Fine Art *Hand Crafted Gifts *Art Gallery *Print Shop Find All Of Them In Ajo Plaza!

Art Stop Gift Shop, the Plaza Gallery, and the Print Shop, all located in the southeast corner of the historic Ajo Plaza, are reason enough to come to Ajo! Filled with uniquely created jewelry, hand woven scarves, pottery, tile mosaics , paintings, baskets, native American art, photography, ceramics, decorative accessories, cards and culinary delights, Art Stop will not only entice you to return again and again, but it will also spark you to recommend it to your friends! (Better yet, make a day of it and bring them with you for lunch at the Plaza Oasis Café and additional shopping at the other wonderful Plaza shops!)

Art Stop and the Plaza Gallery represent the amazing works of a growing number of local and regional artists who have discovered and now savor the beauty and diversity of the Ajo area. Some live in Ajo’s historic Curley School Artisan Apartments, others in the Ajo community and still others make their home part time in many other communities around the United States. The variety of their art will intrigue you to come and browse again and again as new gift items are constantly being offered for sale at the store and gallery. Additionally, the Print Stop is located at the rear of Art Stop. Originally planned as a resource to meet artists’ needs, it now offers all printing services to the general public as well! We make banners (paper stock and canvas), business cards, posters, invitations…we copy, and laminate, fold, dry mount...and we duplicate your business/personal DVDs. You will like our pricing! So, bring along your printing needs when you come to Ajo!

Ajo ARIZONA 2nd Saturdays

• 9AM with Farmers Market & Artists in the Famous Ajo Plaza • 10AM meet at the Flagpole in the Plaza for a guided tour of the city’s architecture, the Plaza, and the Curley School. • Keep busy all day until a 4PM Sunset Tour of the Childs Mountain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GENERALINFORMATION Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm. What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

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

FISHING & BOATING CON’T

GREEN ANGELS CON’T

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

TELEPHONES CON’T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Sea-Horse-ing around on the beach

By Lannette Phipps Walking down the beach the other day, as I often do, I came across a true treasure. I have only found two of these creatures in all of my 17 years here in Rocky Point, Mexico and I have combed every beach within 40 miles of Peñasco. My second “Hippocampus”, or seahorse, is in perfectly preserved condition and will adorn my walls in a shadow box or perhaps he (or she) will make it into my favorite shell collection jar. I’ve never known much about the seahorse so decided to do a little digging and here are some interesting things I found. The name Hippocampus comes from the ancient Greek hippos meaning “horse” and kampos meaning “sea monster”. Though not necessarily fragile, the seahorse is definitely the target of many predators, so it likes to live in sheltered areas where they use their tail to hold onto sea grass, seaweed, etc. to remain stationary to feed or rest. They do not have many natural predators as they are bony and spiny and not very tasty though some crabs and other sea creatures find them delicious. What may be most interesting about these tiny sea denizens is that the male seahorse is the one that gives birth. The female lays her eggs – as many as 1,500 - in the male’s “brood pouch” where they are fertilized. The male tends to the eggs (basically just carrying them) until they hatch into tiny, tiny seahorses. The female, nor male, nurtures the babies after they are born so, as you can imagine, their survival rate is very low, becoming food for larger predators and being swept away from ideal feeding grounds.

Here are some seahorse facts you may not have known… 1. Seahorses are classified as bony fish 2. They breathe using gills 3. They have pouches like marsupials 4. The male seahorse gives birth 5. They swim upright 6. They each have a distinct coronet on their head 7. They are used for medicinal purposes 8. Their eyes can move in different directions 9. They eat by sucking in food through their snout 10. T hey do not have stomachs 11. T hey can change colors to mimic their background 12. T hey swim very poorly and may reach a top speed of 5 ft. per hour 13. T he species range in size from 0.6” to 14” 14. T hey have no teeth or stomach I find them to be true treasures and consider myself lucky to be able to comb the beach at Laguna Shores Resort every day to see what the tide brings me. I have found some fascinating shells along the resort shores at high tide and at low tide there is a whole other world of shells and oddities that awaits my arrival. One great things about the beach out here is that the low-density housing means the resort is not jam-packed with people who have picked over my beach year after year (yes, I did say “my beach”) so there are still plenty of beautiful shells to be found. When beachcombing, please get in the habit of taking away only your best shells. Your immediate thought is probably to snatch up every decent shell you come across, but as you will see as you walk down the beach, there are much better ones. So, throw back the not-sogreat-ones and keep only the best. I still, to this day, sometimes snap up more than I should, but I have a “Free Willy” bag at home where I store all the throwbacks until I release them back into the ocean. Happy shelling!

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Some Facts You May Not Know About the Great Blue Heron By Joe Houchin

We are so lucky here in our little slice of paradise by the sea because many beautiful birds also call Puerto Peñasco home, and many more spend the winter months with us. So between the “Snow Birds” (literally) and the permanent resident birds we have the gift of being able to look into the sky or onto the beach, even into the trees to find the natural vista of beauty accentuated by a plethora of color and grace in flight to punctuate the phenomena of sunsets, cloud shapes and the ebbing tides. Of the hundreds of aviary species around us here, many of which so rare or endangered that they are protected by international laws, one of the largest and most graceful is the Great Blue Heron. A bird of such uncommon beauty no matter how many times we are blessed with its presence, we stop in our tracks to appreciate the sight.

Although the same holds true for two others of the heron family (Ardeidae), the Great Egret and the Snowy Egret, both of which resemble the Heron in shape, but show themselves in pure white feathers, today we’ll share some facts about the Great Blue Heron and include more about the Great and Snowy Egrets in a future blog. Great Blue Herons are easily recognized even from a distance as they appear bluegray with a wide black stripe over the eye and long black legs. When extended, their necks sometime appear a rusty tan; bills are strong, yellow or yellow and grey dagger-like structures. With their neck fully extended upward the Great Blue Heron can reach up to 4 ½ feet in

height with a wing span of 5 to 6 feet. Despite that size, they only weight 5 or 6 pounds due in part to their hollow bones (a feature shared by all birds).

In flight, Great Blues have a slow, deep wing beat and fly with their necks curled in an “S” back into their bodies for aerodynamics and their long black legs trail behind the tail. Even with such a slow wing beat, these birds can cruise at 20 to 30 miles an hour and can push it up to 35 mph. It seems all animals have a special characteristic that has evolved to assist them with their survival duties. The Great Blue is no different. These Herons have special patches of powder down feathers that grow and fray on their chest which they can rake with their foot and spread the powder along their underbelly and on their prey to clean off the slime and oils.

You can find Great Blues early mornings during low tide carefully wading (hunting) in the tide pools. They might wade with ultra slow movement looking for small fish or crustaceans or stand completely motionless for long periods waiting for unwitting prey to swim or crawl by which they will pierce with lightening fast strikes. Even though known for hunting fish, Great Blue Herons will feed on small animals like mice, even small birds if the opportunity arises. They swallow their prey whole and despite their long slender neck size can swallow prey much wider, although they’ve been known to choke to death by getting too ambitious with their dining selection. Finally, even though Herons nest in groups called “Heronries” they usually hunt alone, and during nesting season are very protective of their feeding areas. They will aggressively protect that area from other birds of any species and humans. It is unsafe to handle these Herons because the lightening fast striking ability of their sharp bills can cause serious injury.

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2 FISH Ministry Mike and I are volunteers at 2 Fish Ministries. Margarita and Noe Garcia, directors of 2 Fish, offer you an opportunity to serve in many different ways; according to your talents, your schedule and desires. There are cooks, servers, helpers and donors. Noe and Margarita have only taken one vacation in the four years with 2 Fish. They asked me to substitute and I accepted and prayed that no one would ask me anything about that kitchen because unlike Margarita I am not gifted there. I was in awe of the orchestrated choreography. They came at the appointed time, and each went about taking their steps preparing the food necessary to feed the 700 plus daily, that 2 Fish feeds. The servers, Mike and I included, may serve the food at the main site on Kino Blvd. This site is reserved for those who want to help at 2 Fish, but have no transportation to go to other sites if there is help needed, the cooks pitch in and serve the food. Those with transportation take food to the schools, the rehabilitation center, the jail, and the other feeding site at Samuel Ocaña. We have served at the Main 2 Fish site, at the San Rafael Barrio, at the Samuel Ocaña site and different schools in the years we’ve volunteered at 2 Fish. We love serving at the schools, getting to know the kiddos, their desires to learn English and their aspirations. We also get to know the hungry ones; those whose only meal is what they get from 2 Fish. They return for 2nds, 3rds and more. The principal at the school we are currently serving is principal at two schools and he tells us there is great need for a feeding program at his other school. Unfortunately, the volunteers with transportation are few. Yes, it may be taxing to take three hours of your schedule to feed the down and out homeless men in rags, un-bathed, and sickly that come to the main site at Kino, or the families in the Samuel

Ocaña neighborhood that don’t have the skills or the opportunity to obtain employment, or the barefoot child eating his portion quickly to get inside again for 2nds, or 3rds or more. I must ask myself, “Have I ever had such need or been so hungry?” I have no idea what it’s like. Mike and I serve three days a week when we’re here in Rocky Point. That is our commitment. Commitment to a certain day and time, even if it’s one day a week, is needed from more people. Urgently needed, also, is help with transportation. The other opportunities are, cleaning, washing dishes, setting up the tables, running errands, filling the utensil baskets, filling the water coolers, carrying and loading and unloading the vehicles. Many of the homeless men that eat at the main site are great helpers. They start out washing the big pots. Those that are more faithful and diligent are naturally graduated to more responsible help. The blessing is seeing a homeless man, gain self respectability, stop his addictions, begin to clean up from the inside out, begin to attend church and get reconciled with his family. Many are the ones we miss at 2 Fish who have returned to their hometowns, not only to be reconciled with their families, but to tell them the wonderful news they’ve received about God’s love, grace and mercy. Then there are the donors. It would not be possible without the many and generous donors who give, most importantly, finances because it’s costly to run such an operation, even with all the volunteers, donating food, kitchen utensils, furniture, stoves, refrigerators, etc…, clothes for the needy, and the myriad of needs not only for the operation of 2 Fish, but for the needy. Mike and I are proud to be volunteers at 2 Fish. Everyone receiving meals at 2 Fish are most grateful. They do not forget the faces of those that feed them. Many are the times that we are in town, when a person will shout across the way to say, “Hello”.

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

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

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Spring is exciting at CEDO

By Emily Blake-Dyke / Volunteer

After a road trip from Peñasco to Cabo San Lucas through Baja California, I visited some interesting places, But I have found out that Peñasco has it all! Beautiful beaches, amazing dunes, stunning volcanoes at El Pinacate and wonderful wildlife. At CEDO, where I volunteer, you can learn about it all! The staff are welcoming and ready to answer all your questions and concerns about wildlife and ecosystems from the Sonoran Desert and the Gulf of California. Spring is coming and the CEDO staffs are gearing up for the arrival of tourists and visitors to its field station at Las Conchas. The Earthship visitor centre has had a spring clean with a revamp to existing exhibitions and new ones added. The CEDO gift shop at the heart of the visitor centre is run by the friendly, informative and bilingual manager Zaida. “We have some wonderful gifts and souvenirs that you can only get at CEDO. All our T-shits have the CEDO logo, the endangered Vaquita and whale skeleton ones are very popular. We have a new range of kids T-shirts with color prints of tide pool creatures, the boys love these! Also sea birds and Sonoran desert animals”. The gift shop has a wide range of natural history books about the region including books on the Pinacate. Also, in the visitor centre, you can find children’s books about the marine creatures that live in the Gulf

of California and the desert. There are also specialist books on wetland birds, cactus and desert plants and sea-life. Zaida says “The laminated charts for tide pooling and bird watching are much in demand”. For all residents and visitors to Puerto Peñasco, the CEDO tide calendar is, a must have buy, to get the most out of using the beach and enjoying the sea and shoreline. Visit CEDO this spring. Come and learn more about the amazing environment of the upper Gulf of California and the surrounding Sonoran desert by joining us for a free natural history talk in English at 2pm on Tuesdays, and 4pm on Saturdays and visit the earth ship, gift shop and exhibitions. If you would like to help support CEDO and have a great afternoon out, why not come to the ‘Spring Fling Fashion Show’ on Monday 8th April at 1pm at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita. This is a free event, just come on the day; any donations will go to CEDO. CEDO is a conservation charity, working with the people of Puerto Peñasco and surrounding communities of the upper gulf to promote sustainable use of the natural and cultural resources. All profits made in the shop and donations, help fund CEDO’s valuable work. More information can be found about CEDO by visiting our website: www.intercultural.org or follow events at CEDO by liking our Facebook page.

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17 historical tidbits you might not know about Rocky Point, Mexico The modern side of Rocky Point Mexico

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skyline. WOW all that in less than 12 years! It’s valuable and interesting to look back to the future. Puerto Peñasco is relatively a very young town compared to other historical cities in Mexico; it’s only just begun and has a bright future ahead. Still a young teenager navigates its adolescent years, its teenage angst struggling with gossip, the up and down of growth spurts and fitting in with the crowd. Peñasco has no colonial walls or haciendas from 300 years ago, but what it does have is dedicated residents and business marking their place in history. Think of it as the young soul of the Sea of Cortez. The exciting news is, just like a typical teenager, we all have the opportunity to see her grow and come into her own. In researching history of beach towns, you inevitably run across the tale of one’s grandfather, having the opportunity to buy beach front property in some beach town perhaps it was Newport Beach, California in the 70’s where dirt roads connected the neighbors and not all areas had electricity. Beach shacks were everywhere. Or Cabo San Lucas, when trailer parks once stood and the roads were dirt with no airport. No matter where you look back in time especially at beachfront property, a similar story of what was then, will surface. It’s the principle of supply and demand. They’re not making any more of it. Charming sea-towns like Puerto Peñasco are rare. Puerto Peñasco or Rocky Point, whatever you like to call it, is still in its teenage years, it’s nice to look back at the short historical moments…but I can hardly wait for the future. To quote a song…The futures so bright I got to wear shades.

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DOWN 1. Lustrous gem 2. Mexican money 3. Kind of radio 4. Eat 5. Yearn 6. Secluded valleys 7. __ a one (none) 8. And so on (abbr.) 9. __Willie Winkie 10. Feline treat 11. “When I was __...” (2 wds.) 12. Storm 13. Told falsehoods 19. Low tides 21. Towing boats 24. Not fooled by 25. Curl 26. Patriot Nathan 27. Dispute 28. Added to, as a tab (2

wds.) 29. “Beau__” 30. Tree cutter 31. Leno, e.g. 33. “Endymion” poet 35. Admonish 37. Actress Harlow 38. Of old 40 Beastly person 41. Adam’s son 43. Overtly 44. Watercraft 46. First Lady before Jackie 47. Surrounded by 48. Marquis de__ 49. Winter flakes 50. Speedy Jets (abbr.) 52. To shelter 53. Large quantity 55. Regret 56. __manner of speaking (2 wds.) 57. Exclamation of annoyance

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Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (nick named Rocky Point) is a great destination for an upcoming beach vacation with its close proximity to Phoenix and outstanding weather. But did you know? 1. The city was founded officially in 1928, although unofficially for centuries before many humans traveled here and called it home. 2. Inhabitants of Rocky Point were once referred to “as people in the sand”. In 1698 Padre Kino created this name for the early settlers. 3. Whale Hill and parts known as old town had rock caves and flesh eating creatures. According to research compiled by a Brown family history page, what we know as Whale Hill was once a beacon, a landmark reaching out in the middle of the sea attracting traveling tribesman and other nomadic tribes. Native Americans, specifically the Hohokam Indians from Arizona are said to have journeyed down to the sea for trade, salt, and fresh fish as well as many other adventurous wanderers. One historical document describes very early visitors practicing cannibalism. I like to think, luckily, the sweetness of the Rocky Point shrimp helped changed that. 4. In 1826 Lieutenant William Hale Hardy, a retired official from the Royal Naval English Army visited Peñasco and charted the hill in present day Old Town as Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco). Shortly after, Spanish charts referred to the hill as Punta Peñasco. 5. The Al Capone connection- yes, the notorious mobster Al Capone visited Rocky Point. His excursions to Rocky Point have been cited in several historical sources. Go try a slice of pie at Capone’s pizza place and ask for the history or stop by La Roca hotel in Old Port and talk to the owner. He will give you the facts, a few stories and if you’re

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lucky enough (or if you book a night at the hotel) he might just give you the tour. During prohibition Al Capone and numerous prominent friends gambled, drank and partied the night away in Puerto Peñasco. You can even stay where they partied. Check out some prohibition gangster history while in town. Just goes to show, even a guy from Chicago back in the late 1920’s knew a good thing when he found it. 6. Rocky Point’s first airline Photo credit: Anita Kaltenbaugh service was Scenic Airlines. 13. Neil Armstrong, the first man on In the 1920’s and 1930’s an the moon, joined fellow space mates American, John Stone established an Alan Shepard and Buzz Aldine and airline called Scenic Airlines offering practiced moon walking for their direct flights from Tucson and upcoming Apollo 14 spaceflight at Phoenix. (Hmm…sounds like a man the Pinacate Biosphere. The terrain before his time. Where are you now was discovered to be the closest Scenic Airlines?) resemblance to the moon. Follow in 7. Americans traveled to Mexico to drink their footsteps and take a tour or hike alcohol in 1920’s. John Stone, who at the Pinacate Biosphere Visitors owned Hotel Cornelia in Ajo Arizona Center. (The center is located 27 miles journeyed down the road and built north of town, on the Hwy to and a hotel with gambling, and of course from the Lukeville border) alcohol, attracting American tourists who were not legally allowed to drink 14. Cholla Bay did not have electricity until 2000. What? How did they see? in the USA. (History does repeat itself) Guess they used the brilliant stars to 8. At one time there was a movie theatre guide them. Some had solar, others in Peñasco. It was located in an old had generators. Not too many blow building in Old Port. It’s been a long dryers or microwaves were used at time since movies graced a big screen night. in town; most forget, and long for the entertainment of film. NOW open, a 15. In the boom of 2005, 2006 Sylvester Stallone with a group of investors 6 plex in the new PortMio complex looked into buying property in Sandy located by the harbor on your way to Beach, and Golfer Tom Lehman old port. http://www.citicinemas.mx/ checked out the master plan of Sandy 9. Major railroad was built by the Beach Resorts. Mexican government in 1930’s. It wasn’t until 1936 that Rocky Point 16. 14 years ago you couldn’t own property as a US citizen. There were 99 year had another opportunity to develop. leases and other type of arrangements, Mexico President Lazar Cardenas but in the mid to late 1990’s the started the process of building a fideicomiso, what we know as a bank railroad connecting the area to central trust was available to serve as the legal Mexico with a major railroad and sea instrument for non-Mexican citizens port at Rocky Point. to purchase property (my look how far 10. World War II history documents the we have come in such a short time). United States military paved the road from Lakeville to Rocky Point, with 17. In 1999 you could ride an ATV from Playa Bonita resort to the Reef the intention of completing a port for campground and not pass any high military use. The American port was rises. It was a long empty piece of never completed. sand until the Princesa was started 11. In 1941 the village had approximately in 1999 and completed in 2000. Now 187 residents. over 44 multi-level towers (count ‘em) 12. Puerto Peñasco separated from and a housing community take up the Caborca and elected their first mayor majority of the once empty beach and in 1952.

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Circus Mexicus June 6-9, 2013

Bigger, Better (If that’s Possible) and This Year, Making History! By Joe Houchin

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers (RCPM) are Rocky Point’s most loyal international rock and roll band and, arguably, one of America’s hardest working music makers who have a league of extremely loyal followers. Last year thousands of fans (affectionately called “Peacemakers”) came to our little slice of paradise by the sea from 32 states and 7 countries to rock Circus Mexicus 2012! For Your Information: You’d be wise to mark June 6th through 9th on your calendar to make sure you enjoy the full spectrum of music and fun this year because there are three exciting new FYI’s that you’re gonna love! FYI 1: Is for the local residents. The good folks at RCPM are offering a discounted $15 USD ticket at the door Saturday night for anyone bringing a local ID or an FM2. FYI 2: This year Circus Mexicus will entertain us with live music for FOUR nights instead of three as in the past. The music will start on Thursday night this year adding one more day to what is already the most anticipated musical event in Rocky Point—plus Thursday night and Sunday are both at no charge! FYI 3: RCPM are bringing more bands and entertainers than ever before— eight are presently booked—including a history-making first time reunion with The Refreshments. In case you don’t know, this is the band Roger and PH left 15 years ago to form RCPM. Saturday night will mark their historic first and only reunion set in over 15 years. The way this concert, dubbed by fans every endearing name from “Celebration of Life” to “State of Mind” is slated to go down, as of the latest schedule and line up (check www.circusmaximus.net for updates) is as follows: • THURSDAY NIGHT – Kick Off Party at Wrecked at the Reef • Free Admission! • 8:00pm The Toluenes (with Brian Blush) • 9:00pm La Merca

The music is inside Wrecked at the Reef and the party will be happening inside, outside, along the expansive patio and among the palapas and bars on the sandy beach. In the short couple of years since Randy Gahan opened “Wrecked”, it has become THE place for hardy partying in Rocky Point! FRIDAY NIGHT – PH Naffah’s Hot Dog & A Smile Charity BBQ at Legendary JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay $10 USD at the door, or admission is included when you purchase a Plata (Silver) ticket online atwww.circusmexicus.net for $40 USD that includes both Friday and Saturday night admissions. A full night of live entertainment to raise money and collect items for PH’s favorite charity, Casa de Esperanza para Los Niños, an important shelter for kids rescued from dysfunctional family situations. • 5:00pm Random Karma • 6:00pm Jason Boots • 7:00pm Shurman • 8:00pm Jim Dalton joins Shurman • 9:00pm The Pistoleros

Each year Mark and Barb Olszewski, who also founded the Adopt-a-Classroom Program that provides school supplies to thousands of children in 10 schools here in Peñasco, and who help compile the wish list with Esperanza administrators each year. Please visithttp://www. facebook.com/groups/399318923436169/ for all the latest information on the Wish List for Esperanza para los Niños and then bring whatever you can to the Friday night Hot Dog and a Smile BBQ. There will be a trailer across the road from JJ’s where you can deliver your donations. On Saturday around 1:00pm a group of caring Peacemakers caravan out to the shelter with all the goods collected. To read about the caravan from last year, visit our blog at http://www.sonoranresorts.mx/?p=5103. SATURDAY – Beach Soccer Tournament – Morning – Caravan to Esperanza Shelter – Afternoon – THE MAIN EVENT – Evening

8:00am – 2:30pm Roger Clyne’s Annual Rock and Soccer Tournament on the beach in front of Wrecked at the Reef where teams will compete for bragging rights and a shot glass trophy, plus help raise money and collect equipment to benefit the Puerto Peñasco Youth Sports Foundation (YSF). Players and spectators alike are asked to please bring any new or used sporting goods you may have to the tournament. There will be YSF volunteers to gratefully accept your donations. Whether you’re playing in the tournament or not, Wrecked is the place to be on the beach Saturday…soaking up the warm seaside sun, or inside with the A/C, pool table, ping-pong and other indoor recreational activities available at this constantly rocking seaside cantina. And if that’s not reason enough, Wrecked is offering a Special Mexican Breakfast compete with “make your own Bloody Mary Bar,” also starting at 8:00am. 12:00pm Those wishing to help deliver Wish List items to Esperanza para los Niños Shelter will caravan out to the location to feel the happiness and watch the thankful expressions on the kids’ faces.

The Main Event at The Reef Park* *The Reef Park is a new beach front location just slightly west of Wrecked at

the Reef inside the RV Park which has been specifically designed to handle the growing number of fans that attend each year. It is larger, more comfortable and so close to Wrecked it’s like just another entrance to the concert. • 6:30 – 7:30pm Backstage Eat and Greet for those lucky enough to get Platino Tickets before they SOLD OUT this year (like every year). • 7:00pm Shurman • 8:00pm The Refreshments • Intermission • 9:00pm Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers (with The Jons) • SUNDAY – The Mañanathon at JJ’s Cantina • Free Admission – Four Bands – Autographs – Bloody Mary’s – RCPM Accessories Say good-bye to your hangover with Bloody Mary’s and to your new friends with live music all day as the final day winds up…winds up into another wild party to wrap up a terrific four days of rock and roll! • 12:00noon Jason Boots • 1:00pm The Toluenes (with Brian Blush) • 2:00pm The Pistoleros • 3:00pm Random Karma By going to www.circusmexicus. net you can stay updated on everything leading up to the event including discount codes for condo packages. As of this blog writing, discounts at the Sonoran Spa and Sonoran Sea are still available by going to www.rprmexico.com. Those packages are expected to sell out soon. We’ll be posting a final update on the concert in May, so stay tuned to our blog which also appears on Facebook and Twitter.

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Tom With the recent whale activity I thought you might be interested in the attached photo of my kissing a gray whale. The time was about ten years ago in San Ignacio lagoon, Baja CA. The boat tours were controlled by a Mexican Conservatory group. When the mamma whale came along side of our boat, the guide yelled “Kiss, kiss” - so I did (actually my wife looking on at aft in the boat had kissed mama first. The real thrill (I don’t have a good photo) was when the mama whale brought her baby, balanced across her back, to the

surface next to our boat - either to show us her baby or to show her baby to us. The whales were very friendly all around us. The guide told us that many years ago the whales would attack the boats. Obviously, with the ban on killing whales their attitude towards us has changed for the better. I live in Tucson and have been an owner in Las Palomas from the beginning. That lady admiring my kissing was my dear departed wife of 56 happy years. Bud Jungclas

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS

AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE CON’T

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMPI Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios Real Estate Professionals Association AMPI represents profesionalism in real estate and enforces ethical standards. It is a national association, one of 53 chapters in Mexico, and endorsed by Mexico’s Federal Government. They provide the MLS website, are operated by members and committed to education through bilingual programs. Associated with NAR and AAR in the U.S. Since 2007, Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed. Is your agent licensed? SOCIAL MIXERS - EVERYONE WELCOME usually on the 2nd Wed. of every month BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS 1st Thursday of every month GENERAL MEETING 2nd Thursday of every quarter 2013 OFFICERS: President: Gretchen Ellinger President-Elect: Rommel Bustamante Secretary: Randi Alcott Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. MLS: Jonni Francis V.P. Legal: Ricardo Borquez V.P. Ethics: Grant McKenzie Sr. V.P. Membership: Glen Martinez V.P. Events: Liane Armstrong V.P. Public Relations: Mary Snyder V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger V.P. Language & Culture: Milton Felix

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx Directora: Mayor’s Wife Supported solely by donations, this social service organization offers medical aid and a variety of services for needy families. If you know of a family in need you may contact DIF for help. They hold many public fundraisers throughout the year to raise money. CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children will be

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

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: Jane Joyner at Playa Bonita RV Park cjanejoyner@yahoo.com or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

REHABILITATION CENTER

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

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

LIONS CLUB

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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

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.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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.

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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Chef Mickey 2012 IRON CHEF WINNER!

CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac.org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Fremont (next to Black Dog) Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 4076594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC) BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a-1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13-map in paper), or get information at www.rockypointclassroom. com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1-WC) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – is now a drop off site for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Giuseppis Espresso is located on Blvd. Fremont between Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the STOP sign at Sinaloa, next to Black Dog Casino (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#1-AAC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) SEARCHING FOR A GURU – or Spiritual Guide.CALL DR. VAZQUEZ (011-52-638) 3833014. (#1-V)

MERMAID’S MARKET – Arts and Crafts. Showcasing local artisans. First and Third Saturdays 10AM-5PM. Shrimp Plaza (Benito Juarez and Fremont). Verify dates: www. facebook.com/mermaidsmarket Contact: mexicoruss@gmail.com (# 1-1) ART GALLERIES GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & Jewelry-Certified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan SilvaCertified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and AngelsDaniel Espinosa-Charles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@yahoo.com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 105-7839, or from the U.S. at (011521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC – Peñasco Beauty Center – Only American Salon in Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@ mexicobonitorealty.com. (#30-1) WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@hotmail.com. (#30-2) BOATS FOR SALE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – 60FT. CATAMARAN PARTY boat. Person can live aboard, bathroom, kitchen, bed, gas engine. 50 people charter. Sunset Cruise Bay tours. Mex cell (044-638) 110-6322 U.S. (702) 4488723 (#34-1)

BOAT FOR SALE – 28 ft., great for fishing, built in Long Beach, CA, now docked at Marina de Peñasco. 1989, fiberglass, good operating condition duel diesel motors, marine electronics. Dale AZ # (602) 324-9558 or in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mx # (638) 388-5318. Will Sacrifice. (#34-2) CATERING LA COCINA de RAMON – Ave. Francisco González Bocanegra (638) 388-5362 (#50-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM-2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Inside or Outside seating. On Blvd. next to Black Dog Casino. Open for Breakfast @ 7AM. Espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino...it’s all here. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcomed. (011-52638) 383-5181 (#56-6) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Open weekends in the Activity Center at the Sonoran Spa Resort, on Sandy Beach. (#56-7) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@aol.com or Dynorasvisa@ aol.com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS – DO YOU need help obtaining any of these documents? Premium Services has been working with Immigration, Social Security, Hacienda and all government offices helping Americans, for over 17 years, obtain the documents they need fast and without hassles. If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@hotmail. com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1)

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HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE

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TABLE SAW FOR SALE – Like new condition $120.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 (#86-15)

PRINCESA B502 – $259,900 3 BED, 2 BATH. Extraordinary ocean view, fully furnished. Bank Trust in place. Call Pablo Realty. Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-5)

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

1997 RODEO ISUZU, GOOD A/C and tires. Runs good. Silver in color. $2,200 dlls - call Nancy 383-1012 or in Phoenix (602) 4123932. Car is in Rocky Point. (#86-14) 1996 5TH WHEEL – Wife says sell! 32ft. w/ slide out, microwave, washer/dryer. September Blue Book $4,500 wholesale. Sell for $2,899 dlls. Glen Webster (602) 741-3167 email gdwjr@hotmail.com. (# 86-9) SAILBOAT – 2005, 15’ West Wight Potter, Honda 2hp motor, EZ Loader trailer. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Good as new. Great buy at $5,900usd. (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-1) NISSAN OUTBOARD – motor, 6 hp, new, never used, $950USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-2) 9’ LIVINGSTON BOAT – Good Condition, $400USD. Stored inside at Cholla Bay. Call (1-970) 254-1127 USA. (#86-3) AUTHENTIC GERMAN SAUSAGES – Walter’s Brats Sausages for sale everyday, come and taste it fresh from the BBQ Every Fri & Sat. 3PM - 7PM. Corner of Blvd Fremont & Nuevo Leon. (044-638) 110-4970. (#86-17). FURNITURE DEALERS & DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/ San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups.Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 2323518. (#90-9) MUEBLES IMPERIALES – Comonfort and Juan de la Barrera#33. (638) 383-6480. (#9010) 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) 3833919, (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. (#10042) BEAUTIFUL HOME ON WHALE HILL – with spectacular views from three decks, 2bedroom, 3bath, garage with opener. Beautifully furnished. 6 month minimum lease $890.00usd/month (208) 473-4771 or (011-52638) 382-0028. (#100-12) SONORAN SEA LONGTERM LEASE 2 – Bdrm/2bath - Condo, Gorgeous City Lights Ocean Views, Pool, Gym, Wi-Fi. Professionally decorated & beautifully furnished! (602) 4328478 tmellino@cox.net. (#100-13)

PRINCESA E506 – $249,900 3 BED, 2 BATH. Beachfront View. Fully furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Great rental. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-4) EL PUEBLO CONDO - 2BD, 2BA, UPPER LEVEL 3RD FLR w/Sky Nook for fantastic sunset views. $69,900 (reduced). Bank trust in place. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 email pablorealty@ hotmail.com. (#102-6) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@hotmail. com. Call Max (011-52-638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) LOTS FOR SALE BEACHFRONT LOT – in Playa Dorada, 20 mts x 30 mts. call Pablo Realty. Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687. Pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#115-25) MIRADOR 25 X 35 MTRS – complete 8’ wall all around. Cistern and septic plus large cement pad ready for 3 trailers $59,000. Pablorealty@ hotmail.com (602) 288-8687 or (011-52-638) 383-8657. (#115-24) 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) LAS SAUNAS DE LOMAS CAMPESTRES (A.K.A. Ranchito) – countless advantages, detoxifies the skin, purifies the body. Also full body men and women massage available by appointment (044-638) 114-3296 or Karina at (044-638) 380-7530. (#1-LC) DEEP SEA MASSAGE – get into it! Pamper and treat yourself with a fabulous healing massage, comfortable in your home. Help your body relax, detoxify and release stress. For appointments call local cell (044-638) 1052706 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 105-2706. ireriq@hotmail.com. (#120-35)

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 3344134. (#140-2) SERVICES DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (01152-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www. mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@ mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-7) PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 3831012. (#157-21) INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES & STAGING – Increase your rental income with quick luxury Condo-Beach-Home Updates, Furnishing Replacement & Repair,Unique Finishes, Materials & Accessories Contact Tina (602) 432-8478 tmellino@cox.net, www.ziainteriors. com. (#157-1) CERTIFIED CARE GIVER – in Rocky Point. English spoken, experienced. References upon request. Please call (044-638) 114-3650. (#157-2) 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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Hello there, this is your friend and Chef Mickey once again! Here is your monthly recipe.

Ingredients... 4 large potatoes 1 Tbsp olive oil 30 gms of butter 1 med. onion chopped 1 red & green pepper roughly chopped 440 gms canned chopped tomatoes 1 cup vegetable stock 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 2 teaspoons paprika Salt and freshly ground black pepper Crispy croutons 1 cup oil 4 slices white bread with the crust removed and cut into small cubes

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into large chunks. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy based pan, cook potatoes over medium heat, turning regularly, until crisp on the edges. 2. Add onion and green and red peppers and cook for 5 minutes, add tomatoes with juice, vegetable stock, caraway seeds and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Serve with crispy croutons. To make croutons, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, cook croutons turning often for two minutes or until golden brown and crisp, drain on kitchen paper. Hope you enjoy this veggie recipe! Remember to visit us at Chef Mickey’s Place in Plaza del Sol for breakfast, lunch or dinner... See you in next month’s edition of your Rocky Point Times Newspaper!

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Letters to Editor Sandra, let me tell you about my trip to RP on Jan 2nd & 3rd. We stopped for gas in El Golfo. I was charged 20.00 dlls for 200.00 pesos worth of gas. Stayed at a hotel in Old Port the nite of the 2nd, and was charged for two nites on my visa. Ate breakfast at the apple strudel place, got an omelet that was as rubbery as a pair of viet cong sandals, sent it back, never did get a replacement and still got charged. Went looking for your office could not find it even using your map. Saw your sign on a fence near an OXXO, no help there either. As far as a return trip goes, I think that I’ll stay home. As far as renewing my subscription to the RPtimes fuggetabtit. WOW! I’ve never heard of such a horrible couple of days, in all my 20+ years here in Rocky Point. I can’t understand why you didn’t ask for change @ the El Golfo PEMEX? I have NEVER heard even the tiniest complaint about the “apple strudel place”! I hope you did not OK the charge for two nights instead of one, on your VISA...AND our offices are directly behind that OXXO, where you saw the sign. I feel really bad for you, and I will definitely cancel your subscription to the Rocky Point Times, so as not to ‘rub salt in your wound’. SandyO Very Cool, I am just getting ready to call the company to order the wheelchair...Many many Thanks to Miguel and Puerta Privada... They ROCK and we ROLL. Mark Olszewski So cool of Miguel Guevara and Puerta Privada to sponsor the ‘Rolling Rockies’ Wheelchair Basketball Team of Rocky Point!!! A Phoenix flight would be awesome. Although the drive is so easy and part if the fun. Diana Boyd Looks like maybe a Tucson flight to Rocky Point, first. But, like you say, the drive is beautiful! Some day, I would love to return and bring my husband. I’ve been there several times, he’s never been. I love reading your posts! It’s been quite a few years since I’ve been to RP and it makes me want to return! I’m sure a lot has changed, too! Denise Miller Mauzy Just Do It! Come on back down! That’s quite the trip from PA! MY FAVORITE PLACE... Pane y Vino. OH, HOW I MISS MEXICO. Jerry Mendelson One of our fav’s, too! They’ll be available at the CBSC Horseshoe Tournament and then at the Ships Store (by JJ’s). Apparently, we’ll also have them at the Rocky Point Times office too!! I’ll post when the T-Shirts are available! Tammy Hicks Sandy, thanks for your order of Mark Mulligans new music – Hope you enjoy this brand new CD- I sure do! Teresa M. (Mark’s proud Mom!) If your readers ever have any battery questions including solar stuff, I’m your guy. We have a house in Playa Encanto. Thanks for the great publication. batteryguy1@gmail.com Dear Sandra, I can’t thank you enough for printing the article about my brother Dennis Doyle. I appreciate it more than you can know. Hope you have a nice New Year. Thank you for the bottom of my heart. Always. Karin Stansell You are very welcome of course. How could we forget September 2003 it rained for 14 straight hours. A kid was jet skiing on street 13. Also, remember the storm in 1997. Manuel Martinez The ‘97 storm we were in Minn.USA, and we couldn’t even get a phone call through to Peñasco to make sure everyone was OK!

Question for you. I’m going to be coming down the end of March, and one of my bucket list bicycle rides is to ride from the border to Rocky Point. I know the highway has been widened, and I’d have a sag wagon driving behind me for protection. I’d be doing it to honor my daughter in Heaven, as well as many other children that have gone too soon. Any thoughts on this?? Thanks. Shawn Lester WOW! Now I’m crying. How wonderful! We have quite a few bicycle groups who ride down each year. You need to be careful of your dates...Spring Break / Semana Santa the roads will be packed. I have been up at La Casa Del Capitan a few times recently, and have seen distant blows and breaches. It is an amazing place to whale watch, dolphin watch, sunset watch, the food is delicious, and the margaritas are the best! Thank you Cristina and Jose! Gillie Matthew Panasewicz Oh, yes! Sunset margaritas! Hi Sandra O’Hare, can you LIKE my page too? I own a Southern AZ real estate company...No competition with Rocky Point Real estate agents :) Tucson Real Estate with The Pepper Group Diversified. Paula Sindelar Just did. RPTimes is your LIKE#22!!!!! I have and just recently sent you a check for a subscription :) my husband and I are huge RP fans! We’ll be there next month...yay!!! Tammy Till Cool! We love our subscribers! John wrote: “We ate at Regina’s today for breakfast. The food was OK, and prices were OK, also but looking at the lunch and dinner menu it felt like we were looking at an upscale New York restaurant. Mexican combo at 175 pesos??? Are you kidding me? No view, no atmosphere, no nothing. All the prices are as high as they were when they were on the Malecon. One would think they would have learned a lesson before they moved out in the middle of no ware. I give it a big thumbs down. John Dipalma Tom got that same combo meal to go...it fed 3 adults. Just saying

This is a very late thank you to Tom O’Hare for his assistance in ‘rescuing’ my frozen turkey at the border. As luck would have it the inspector decided I could have only one, not 2 turkeys when I drove to Rocky Point. Tom just happened to be at the border, heading to Ajo, and agreed to take the bird in question back to Ajo. I gave him my Rocky Point number in case he could bring it down on his next trip, but that if he found a needy family in Ajo he could give it away (that was its intended target here). Well, lo and behold, 3 days later Tom calls me as says meet him at Black Dog, he has my turkey! I was thrilled and I know the family that received the turkey for Christmas was well fed! THANKS Tom...for this and all those other ‘little’ kindnesses you do for us in Rocky Point! Georgia Mastin WELCOME!!! WELCOME!! Outside of Mexico, is the only place to acquire a free copy a subscription by mail? Does your publication or any Rocky Point tourist paper get distributed in the greater Tucson area? It doesn’t appear Rocky Point solicits visits from residents of the greater Tucson region including Green Valley, Sahuarita, Rio Rico, Marana, Oro Valley, etc. Enjoy Your Day! Frank Hola, Frank, Hey come on, that’s not fair to say we do not want Tucson area readers. How could you say that. We have readers from all over the country. We hand deliver Rocky Point, Lukeville, Ajo and Gila Bend. We have ‘friend’ readers who stop by the office and carry papers back to their friends in other areas....including the Phoenix and Tucson area, for FREE. YOU are always welcome to stop by our office, or have a friend stop by to get your FREE papers (we even have some back issues available), and bring them to

you. Really! We even have a business subscription where you get 3 issues each month for the price of one (it is for doctor and dentist office type businesses, but you and two of your friends could go together for the $35USD COST, and get a whole year of RPTimes delivered right to your door for only $11.66!), Really! Sandra, thank you for sending my news and hate missing everything. I hope I’m caught up now. Thanks again. Betty Howell Dear friends: Sandy and Tom, we are currently in Indiana and they aren’t forwarding our mail as we aren’t sure if we owe you or not. Enclosed find our check to pay you. We hope to return to Sun City later this month but we aren’t sure exactly when and we like to come to RP, soon as we can. Dale & Jean Johnson Bringhurst, Indiana Wanna see a few sea shells? Head Desemboque on the Sea of Cortez about 75 miles south of Puerto Peñasco [Rocky Point] Milo Mccowan Yes, just down the Coastal Hwy, just follow the signs. What happens if I bring my THREE dogs to Puerto Peñasco on my trip in two weeks? Patryka Chaves Just make sure to have your vet papers for their shots! Hello Sandra...as you may have heard we are moving to a new house and we are unloading things we no longer need...I remember a while back that you would accept books at your office...do you still do that..? Barb has a box of with about 30, possibly more books (current & popular authors, mysteries and thrillers). Mark Olszewski Absolutely! We rent an entire office for our free book exchange. Donations always welcome. We have been to the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve many times. A fun day trip!! Sheila Boyd There is always something to see, no matter how many times you have visited. Tom and Sandy, Our group of military retired and friends will again return to Rocky Point for two weeks in March. We will be staying at The Reef from March 11 to the 25th. We have made that trip for more than 20 years and enjoyed the beach, sun, restaurants and visiting the area. Each time we have supported Casa Hogar and Esperanza Para Los Niños with clothing, blankets and food. The last two years we have established and added cash to accounts at Frutas Colimar de Peñasco for their needs. We expect to do the same this year. Can you contact Gus at the Reef for Jon Katin, or phone him. Jon has been unable to get a response from Gus and he needs to exchange information with him. One of our group is interested in installing day/night blinds in his RV. Can you suggest a vendor in RP? Another is concerned with the grade of diesel fuel available in RP. Apparently the US has only Ultra Low Sulfur available, which he requires. I look forward to visiting with you when we arrive. 73’ Bill Aspinwall

we have not been to RP since the new Sam’s opened. Can we expect pretty much the same products that are available at Sam’s in the US? How about their meat products? Really looking forward to my month stay. The weather looks like it is going to be great as well. Jim Nesbitt Hola! Welcome...NO BEEF. We have the best Sonoran beef here, anyway! YES, SAM’S has pretty much the same ‘stuff ’...some of our restaurants even get their rib-eyes there! Fresh berries and all. Actually, you don’t need to bring anything with you, just your passports to get back in to the USA, and the health papers for your pet. Thank You! for being a subscriber!! Was thrilled to see my dolphin photo on the front page of the RP Times! Thanks for using it! We are finally back to the wonderful “Casa Champion” in Cholla Bay and we’re wondering if the whales are still around?? Any recent sightings?? Patricia Champion Yes, nice photo you took. I sure hope I asked your permission to use it!!! Lol whales are moving out. Sandy, what is the latest word on the border and dogs? I have all his shot records and Maricopa County tags/ paperwork. Some have told me he needs a letter from a vet? Aaron Rand Yes Aaron, the “law” is that you must carry an official paper from your vet. See www.senasica.gob.mx. We always carried the folder with all the papers, proving vaccinations, and photos. Hi Sandy, I’m sorry for the last minute contact but was wondering if you were available to talk today about the possibility of running a ad for a Fundraiser that we are hoping to do for the youth organization, Vida Joven (Young Life), on Saturday, May 4. We are waiting for approval for the use of the Plaza de El Camaron in order to finalize plans. I know the cutoff is the 10th but was hoping that we might have a couple of extra days if possible. Also, was wondering if you would be willing to be a sponsor and run a full page ad for free. I know I’m asking for the moon and I completely understand if you are not able to do so, but this organization is a wonderful part of our community and your help would be so appreciated. I know that you ran an article that Dottie Homeyer wrote several months ago and that was very kind of you. I know that someone is always asking something and times are tough – thanks for all that you and Tom do for the community. We are planning for the kids to do a trash pick-up day soon and we’ll provide some pictures and I would be glad to have someone write an article for that as well if you would like that. Let me know what you think. Thanks again for all that you do for Rocky Point, Tab

Hola, Bill! Welcome back to Rocky Point! Yes, we will get the answers to your questions, and pass your information along.

Sandy: When reading your newspaper for March, what is Semana Santa? Lonell Blow

The Taste of Peñasco was an awesome event and so well attended :) Congratulations to ALL participants; it must have been really difficult for the judges to select a winner. Nice to see so many residents out and enjoying themselves! Linda Scholey

Hi Lonell! Semana Santa is Easter Week. It is a BIG celebration / vacation / holiday week (end) @ Easter. The town is packed...all our friends houses are stacked to the brims with friends and family. Lots of carne asada, and beach time fun.

The border folks have been asking or pictures of the animals so it is a good idea to have a picture of your animal attached/with the medical papers!!! Aacorp-rpaac Nancy Phelan

Where does the shrimp come from during the summer months? Danny Primrose

We have been receiving RPT for years and look forward to receiving every month’s edition. I am going to be coming to RP next weekend for a month’s stay. I recall from past editions you made mention of some issues with bringing certain food items across the border. I would like to bring some beef with us. Can we bring that in to Mexico? Also,

I was just down there 2 weeks ago and saw whales everywhere I went! Very cool! Carol Nalevanko

Our freezers!

It is wonderful sighting the whales!

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