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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 Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/(623) 207-9275 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................(520) 387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839

B Baldwin, Bruce, MBA, PhD............(044-638) 386-1445 or............................................................(623) 910-2930 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

C Casa de Carolina Rentals.................................383-5482 Chef Mickey Medina.......388-6844/044-638-386-4736 Coldwell Banker Rocky Point...........................383-4699 or...........................044-638-112-1197/(602) 334-4134 Contra Plagas............383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P....388-5382/(623) 207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S.................................................383-3434 Dr. Socorro, D.D.S................383-4898/044-638-105-9847 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056

Eddie Wharez............................383-8633/(602) 324-9328

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

Galeria del Mar Bermejo.................................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby..........................................383-7174 Giuseppi’s Espresso.......................................383-5181 Glorias Beauty Salon....................................383-5075 Golf Course at the Mayan Palace..................383-GOLF Grijalva, Ernesto, D.D.S..................................383-3434 Gringo Pass Insurance......................(602) 257-0887 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 Service U.S. Toll Free...........(866) 443-2368/(602) 971-0166

S Salazar International Advisors..........(602)-266-0225 Salerno, Rosarie..........382-5147/044-638-384-7145 or......................................................(520) 777-0018 Sanborns Insurance....U.S. Toll Free (800) 222-0158 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Si I Do! Wedding Planners...............................383-0700 Silva, Yolanda Insurance.................................383-6280 Sonora Solar..................................................382-5010 Sushi Sun Restaurant.....................................383-2772

T Tapia, Miguel.......................................(602)-266-0225 The Lighthouse Restaurant............................383-2389 Tom’s Pharmacy....................................(520) 387-7080 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

I-J-K

InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free........................................ (888) INNSUITES JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................(800) 513-1426 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389

Manny’s Beach Club....................383-3605/383-3215 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Mayan Palace Golf Course............................383-GOLF 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

U-V Vazquez, Luis, MD..........................................383-3014 Victor Aleman.................................044-638-105-7839

W Wedding Music by American DJ..................(602) 288-8687 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 Zamora Gardening Services................................383-6794

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers

dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

N-O

Napa Auto (Ajo)......................................(520) 387-6962 Optica Turati...............................................383-4645

Pablo Realty.........................................(602) 288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant.............................383-3457 Peñasco Marine............................................383-3700 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course.....................383-GOLF Petals & Perfums...........................................383-5758 Piteco Water Service......................................383-3315 Pizarrro, Rita..................388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort.......................383-2586/383-2199 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

Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................(480) 463-6255 Fax.....................................................383-5193

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................under construction Municipal......................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco.....................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clinica San Jose............................................................383-5121 Clinica Santa Fe...........................................383-2447/383-4040 Clinica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...................................383-3645 Clinica Santa Maria.......................................................383-2440 Cruz Roja (Red Cross)...................................................383-2266 Desert Senita Community Health Center..........(520) 387-5651 Gonzalez AmeriClinic....................................................388-7676 ELECTRIC Emergency dial...071 Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency dial...068 Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526

MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 26) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial...066 Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S....................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Cornejo’s To Go 383-5050 7 days 9am-6pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm

El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

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, Tempe and Sedona, 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 $10 USD for 25 words • 10¢ per word thereafter LOGO CLASSIFIED ADS: $35 + word count of ad

La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed.

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

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

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

Tortas San Luis 388-6405 7 days, 9am-9pm Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

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

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Pizarro, Alice Omang, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Richard Savino, Gretchen Ellinger

HOTELS

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

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 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

Well, its May already. Let me tell you, it was a long couple of months (March and April) for me. Yes, I finally decided to take my oncologists suggestion and agreed to undergo radiation treatments for my prostate cancer. Many of you longtime readers remember that 10 years ago, when I was diagnosed, I was given only a short time to live…maybe 6 months. Sandy didn’t believe them, so she and our daughter Lannette did a ton of research on the internet. Sandy read information from dozens of doctors and came up a herb and vitamin “cocktail” for me to take 3 x a day. Which I have been doing for 10 years now. I have been having bone scans every 6 months, and when my last scan came back, once again, clean, my specialist suggested (again) that I seriously consider the external beam radiation treatments. Sandy and I talked about the pros and cons for days before deciding to say, “yes” to the procedure which involved 9 weeks of 5-day-a-week treatments. Treatments which had to be done at a clinic in Phoenix. Great! I couldn’t drive daily to Phoenix, so we stared looking for an apartment, room, house, etc., somewhere to “live” for 2 months. Sandy posted on our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page that we needed help in finding housing. Within an hour, “friends” started offering assistance, suggestions, ideas, houses, and even room in their private homes. I want everyone to know that we really, really thank all of you for your concern. We were so dreading the treatments, the driving, and the time away from a regular daily routine, but “voila” it’s done! I had my final treatment the end of last month, and I feel really good. The procedure does exhaust you, but I experienced none of the horrible side effects which we had read about. We are glad it’s over and done with, and looking forward to getting back into a regular routine, once again in Peñasco. Ok, enough of that. Now on to what is going on here in Rocky Point this month.

May is going to be another fun, busy month. First let me tell everyone, who doesn’t already know, that the Immigration office has moved to Plaza Fremont on Blvd. Fremont. Their phone number is still (011-52-638) 383-2526 (at least we think it is, as it wasn’t in service today) and their hours are 8AM – NOON, Monday through Friday. It is the Plaza where Café Bistro and Bancomer Bank are located. Ok, back to what will be going on, and don’t forget Mothers Day. Very important day in Mexico! There will be roses for sale at every major intersection to remind you. Thursday, May 10th is Mothers Day in Mexico, and Sunday May 13th is USA Mother’s Day. Most restaurants in town will offer a special for Mother’s Day. See the ads in this issue. Also the American Legion Post MX15, at Los Juanes Restaurant in the Mirador will offer (on Sunday 13th) Mom’s a free breakfast, Dad’s have to pay. Sandy loves it here because she always get two “Special Days” (before her birthday at the end of the month). MARK YOUR CALENDARS… EL GOLFO RUN – May 4, 5, 6. This will be our 31st or 32nd bi-annual planned El Golfo 4x4 trip. TEQUILA AND MARIACHI FEST – May 5th at 3PM in Old Port. PARADISE BEACH CLUB CINCO DE MAYO DOGGIE FASHION SHOW – May 5th in the Mirador, by the Pink Cadillac. MARK MULLIGAN – ONE NIGHTONLY-CONCERT – May 11th. Brought t o you by Sea Side Reservation. www. markmulligan.net for information. CHILI COOK OFF AT JJ’S CANTINA IN CHOLLA BAY – Saturday May 5th. CBSC ANNUAL FISHING DERBY – Weekends of May 10 – 13, and 24-26, with the Annual Fish Fry on May 27th at the Clubhouse in Cholla Bay. UNITING NATIONS CUP GOLF at Mayan Palace Resort – weekend May 17th. ANNUAL LAS CONCHAS PARTY IN THE PARK – May 10th, 5PM, food, beer, cocktails and silent auction. All proceeds go to chosen charities. 4TH ANNUAL ROCKY POINT RIDERS BEACH BIKER FEST – Weekend of May 25th – 26th – 27th. rockypointriders@hotmail.com. PUERTO PEÑASCO BUSINESS EXPO – Memorial Day weekend at the Shrimp Plaza, corner Blvd Benito Juarez and Blvd. Fremont, across from City Hall. Here are a couple more reasons to mark your calendars. 1) ROGER CLYNE and the PEACEMAKERS – CIRCUS MEXICUS XXI – June 8 – 9 – 10. www. azpeacemakers.com. 2) 1st ANNUAL LAS VEGAS NIGHT – Saturday July 7th, at Sonoran Sky Resort 7PM – 11PM. Food, drinks, and fun! Sponsored by the

Sonoran Resorts and the City of Puerto Peñasco. All proceeds go to DIF charity. www.sonoranresorts.mex/lasvegas. Sandy has been working really hard on our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook page, last week alone, we reached over 4,000 people. Please visit our very popular page and click on the “LIKE” button, to let her know to keep up the good work. She has even brought her laptop to the office for the last few weeks, and has been spotted in Rocky Point at her “frog” desk, once again. The new Cinema Porto Mio is not open as yet. It was scheduled to open mid April but, as of editorial deadline, they were still working like crazy over at the corner of Blvd. Benito Juarez and Luis Encinas (by the anchor statue at the entrance to Old Port) However, the new Autozone store has opened its doors, right on schedule. They are north of town on the main Blvd Benito Juarez, at the Corner of Samuel Ocaña. The auto parts (phone (011-52-638) 102-0844) section is open Monday through Saturday 8AM – 9PM and Sunday 8AM – 7PM. The auto repair section ((011-52-638) 1020991) is open 6 days, Monday through Saturday 9AM – 7PM. Closed Sunday. Next door to our Bodega Aurrera (WaltMart), the work is progressing rapidly for our new Sam’s Club. Yes, we will soon have Sam’s Club here in Rocky Point. We have been getting some report of the officials on the Mexico side of the border requesting your pet’s health certificates, as you cross through inspection. There is an official form from your vet, but we are told it is very expensive. Many people tell us that they always carry the health records/ shots etc for their pets when they cross the border, just like they carry title to their ATV’S , boats and bikes, etc. Nancy, at the Animal Adopt Center of Rocky Point, wants you to know to be sure and have your pet collared and tagged with your name and phone number, AND your pets name. If your pet is picked up as a stray in Rocky Point, you need to go to the office at the original airport, north of town to claim him/her. Here’s some great news! Rocky Point (actually all of Sonora) now has EMERGENCY 911, in English! We hope you never need to use it, but it is good to know have it available. Do you believe that the Rocky Point Times is half way through our 20th year of publication! Our new slogan is…RPTimes, the Newspaper that gets PASSED ALONG, not TOSSED OUT! Hey the weather is perfect here in Rocky Point. It couldn’t get any better than this! So, pack up the car and, “Come on down”!

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EVENTS CALENDAR MAY 2012 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 10am-5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Children $2, Adults $3. Bag of food $2. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call 382-0010 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk 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. 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. 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 La Casa del Capitan. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 3820113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Tuesday 1st Día de El Trabajo (Mexico National Holiday banks closed) Tiburones Baseball Wednesday 2nd Tiburones Baseball Thursday 3rd Tiburones Baseball Friday 4th El Golfo Run Tiburones Baseball Saturday 5th Chili Cookoff at JJ’s Cantina Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Doggie fashion Show @ Paradise Beach Club at the Mirador Cinco de Mayo Tequila and Mariachi Fest in Old Port Tiburones Baseball Sunday 6th Tiburones Baseball Wednesday 9th 5PM Las Conchas Annual Party At Las Conchas Fiesta Park Thursday 10th CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Mother’s Day (Mexico) Rocky Point Times Advertising Deadline Friday 11th CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Mak Mulligan One-Night-Only, sponsored by SeaSide Reservations. www.markmulligan.net Saturday 12th CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Sunday 13th CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Mother’s Day (U.S.A.) Tuesday 15th Tiburones Baseball Wednesday 16th Tiburones Baseball Thursday 17th Tiburones Baseball Uniting Nations Cup Golf at the Mayan Palace Resort Friday 18th Uniting Nations Cup Golf at the Mayan Palace Resort Saturday 19th Armed Forces Day (U.S.A.) Uniting Nations Cup Golf at the Mayan Palace Resort Sunday 20th Uniting Nations Cup Golf at the Mayan Palace Resort Monday 21st Red Hat Ladies Lunch at Xochitl’s in Cholla Bay Thursday 24th CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Friday 25th 4th Annual Rocky Point Riders Beach Bikers Fest. Registration at the first (northernmost) PEMEX/ Circle K you come to on the Hwy into Rocky Point. Camping on the beach next to Playa Bonita Resort. CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Memorial Day Weekend Saturday 26th 4th Annual Rocky Point Riders Beach Bikers Fest. CBSC Annual Fishing Derby Sunday 27th 4th Annual Rocky Point Riders Beach Bikers Fest. Annual FISH FRY at the Clubhouse in Cholla Bay Monday 28th Memorial Day

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YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK Part IV The author and his wife are full time residents of Puerto Peñasco and don’t ever plan to leave.

By Rob Baylor

In the previous three issues I have tried to give a recollection of my life as a horse owner in the horse breeding, raising, selling, and racing, all with the purpose of making a fortune. In reality I should have had a Gypsy read my palm and tell me to get out of the business and I would have been better off financially and more healthy for it. I have been beat up, stomped on, have had all kinds of foreign particles that don’t taste very well in all parts of my body. Lost money, had a whole pasture full of horses in all different sizes eating up all the profit, if there was any to start with. I have introduced you to Old Whats’ Her Name, my last wife that I don’t dare call by name so in these articles she is referred to as OWHN. You have read about her cousin Jan and her other half Brian, and how I had to extricate them from squatting in my basement. Brian loved to go out into the pasture and play with the assorted animals, sometimes to his disadvantage because they were all bigger than him and some didn’t want to play. Brian owed a lot of back support and he couldn’t hold a job so they were always broke, but not so broke that they couldn’t find a way to get some beer and drive five miles to my house and get there at dinnertime. But all in all he was a lot of help around the farm or ranch whatever you would call my place.

OWHN had made a decision to by some beef cattle to raise from a couple months old until they were a year or so and sell them to our friends , have them butchered and wrapped and with the profit we would buy some more and get one free for us. They eat more hay than the horses and where were the friends when I had to go get some? We had two bought, fed, and ready to go to the meat place with commitments from two families to buy what ever we didn’t want. Will pay us when they are cut up and wrapped. I came home from work and there was one of them a big white steer on his back, four feet sticking up in the air in the corral DEAD. Why couldn’t he have waited a couple more days? I tried to get a neighbor to come over with a tractor to lift him up into my pickup but no dice. I called up the local towing company and the conversation went something like this: Spar’s Towing can I help you? Yes I need a tow trunk to come out to ---

---. Make and model please. White cow. What? White Cow. Do you think AAA will cover this? I’m not falling for this, I get these kind of calls all the time. No I’m serious, I have a dead steer in my corral and I need to get him loaded in my truck and I get him disposed of or he is going to start stinking. I finally convinced her and we got the job done. AAA wouldn’t pay for it though. I called the prospective buyers and gave them the news. One said can we get half of yours and the other said oh well. I had about a thousand dollars in that steer by now and I needed to recoup my investment. After all this is a money-making business, right? It got to be wintertime in Montana and the snow was extra deep at our hacienda and Brian had a job, finally, at a Bobcat dealership. I called and ask him to help me get rid of some of the snow, which was about three feet deep. He brought a bobcat out and started to plow. We had to take the snow out into the pasture and make a big pile of it. By this time we were

back in the moneymaking business and had two steers, one had some pretty good sized horns and he didn’t like that bobcat. Every time Brian went into the pasture he would attack it. Pawing the ground and shaking his head and trying to butt it. We had to quit as I was afraid he would get a horn stuck in it and we would have another Hold On Don’t Let Go situation. Brian ended up stealing some money from me and I had to barr him from our place. We went to a horse sale with two of our yearling horses and got two hundred fifty for one and four hundred for the other. I came home loaded the truck with all the horse stuff and took it to an auction. I called several horse people we knew and got them to buy all our horses. After all it’s a money making opportunity, Right? Thank you all for reading my stories .I got it off my chest so now I can go have two Coronas. Hasta Mañana, enjoy your stay in Puerto Peñasco where you need to Hold On and Don’t Let Go.

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Plastic Surgery in Puerto Peñasco weight that have some areas they cannot reduce through exercise. The best results are when the skin is in good shape, regardless of age. The most common areas for liposuction are: cheeks, neck, arms, abdomen, buttocks, hips, thighs, waist, and back. Facial Surgery Facelifts restore and rejuvenate the shape of the face and neck through the elimination of excess fat, stretching of muscles, and recovering of the skin. This helps one look as good as you feel, and possibly even younger. Nose surgery This may be done after 15 years of age for individuals who wish to improve their appearance. On occasion, some respiratory problems related to the nasal structure may be corrected at the same time.

By Dr. Sidhartha Hindú

The goal of Acqua Medical Center is to help you possess the best possible look. We have certified plastic and aesthetic surgery medical staff available to correct either congenital or acquired defects or blemishes that may lead to discomfort with one’s own image and could possibly disrupt emotional, social, and work relationships. If you are thinking about undergoing plastic surgery, we offer exact information about some of these procedures. Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Persons with skin that is distended and concentrated around the abdomen may benefit from this type of surgery; in addition to removing excess skin, it firms up stomach muscles and removes strias found below the belly-button The scar is a half-moon shape, length of which depends on the amount of skin to be removed. Breast Implants This is one of the most frequently done surgeries as it provides women with a proportioned figure, which may improve one’s self-esteem. This is done

by placing implants that can be put in either above or below the pectoral muscle. Breast Reduction This type of surgery is done most frequently to relieve problems due to excessive weight from mammary glands; symptoms include back pain, neck aches, and breast strias. This surgery resolves these problems while also improving the shape and form of the breast. Surgery consists of cutting excess mammary tissue and skin; resulting scars depend on the size of the breast and may appear as a

small scar around the areola or up to an anchor shaped scar. Breast Lift This is for people who are happy with their size though through pregnancy and/or weight change their breasts have lost firmness. Some women may have lost breast volume following lactation. In these cases implants are used, in addition to providing lift and improved shape. Liposuction This is done for both men and women with relatively normal

Eyelid lift This surgery is done on adults of all ages, some to correct problems that come through aging, or others due to hereditary problems that lead them to seek early treatment at 20 or 30 years of age. Acqua Medical Center is the best option for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Puerto Peñasco. Dr. Sidhartha Hindú General & Aesthetic Medicine Acqua Medical Center Tel. Mex. (638) 388.53.82 / U.S.A (623) 207.92.75 director@acquamedical.com.mx

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One thing that makes Rocky Point so excellent is there are so many choices. As much as I enjoy tacos, shrimp, and Sonoran-style hot dogs, trying something different is always a kick. For example, my long-time fishing pal, Louie, has opened El Greco’s Gyros, located under the Sunset Cantina, across from the Peñasco del Sol Hotel. CAP’N GREG: I never thought I’d see a Greek restaurant in Peñasco. LOUIE: I never thought I’d see a Sam’s Club here, either. CAP’N GREG: Good point. Tell me, how do you pronounce “gyro”? LOUIE: It depends where you’re from. In Greece, we pronounce it YEE-ro. In Mexico, some say GEE-ro, others say HEE-ro. In the U.S., there are those who insist it’s WHY-ro, and others say JY-ro. The important thing is, gyros taste great in any language. CAP’N GREG: What’s a gyro made of? LOUIE: It’s basically seasoned meat, onions, tomato and sauce, wrapped in bread. CAP’N GREG: Sounds like a taco with a twist. LOUIE: It is. If you like tacos, you’ll love gyros. CAP’N GREG: You probably get this a lot, but where does your meat come from? LOUIE: I use all top quality beef, a beef and lamb combination, and chicken.

CAP’N GREG: If someone is not familiar with Greek food, what should they try? LOUIE: The gyro plate is a big serving, has all the flavors. Comes with fries and a drink. CAP’N GREG: What else you got? LOUIE: Besides charm and good looks? CAP’N GREG: I’ll handle the comedy. You cook the food. LOUIE: Sorry. My chicken kabobs are very popular, as well as the Greek salad and appetizers like olives and feta cheese. Even baklava for dessert. CAP’N GREG: That sounds mighty tasty. How did you decide Rocky Point needed a Greek place? LOUIE: When I was in Greece last year, one of the most popular new restaurants was serving Mexican tacos and burritos, so I figured, why not bring the taste of Greece to Mexico? CAP’N GREG: Opa! LOUIE: Olé! CAP’N GREG: Let the feast begin.

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“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” 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

let me know you are coming. You can also drop donations at any time over the fence under the sign, as I check often. We thank all who are helping with donations for the animals. We try to feed and help as many of the locals as we can with veterinarian services.

A big month for rescue in March. Eight little one day old pups found in the street in a box. I fed them for one night and after an hour s sleep I called Penelope the next day. Penelope met me in Ajo and took the eight pups back to Phoenix. She has been bottle feeding them now since March 26th when they were just a day old. The pups are getting huge and drinking a 5 pound bag of Esbilac every week. I just ordered three bags that were delivered just in time but we know how fast that will go. It is about $55 for a 5 pound bag if I order from Revival Animal Health otherwise it is $30 for a one pound bag at the local pet stores !!!!!!!! We could really use help with the cost of the milk replacement. You can donate through our web-site at: www.rpaac.org/donate. Paypal is a very safe and easy method to help the animals. A big thank you to all that help. A BIG thank you to all that help the animals. I am usually busy in the morning with feeding and giving medicine, so it is best to stop by afternoon or call to

You can bring supplies to the center or call Nancy for pick up at 383-1012 or from the USA (602) 4123932. We can also pick up donations in Arizona. Just call Nancy at (602) 412-3932 for locations. We are also going to take a trip to Hermosillo to purchase Kirkland dog food at Costco there. Kirkland food at Costco Mexico is made in the USA and distributed in Mexico. I have not been able to find any pet food here in town that is not all cereal and the prices are double what they are in the States. We are in need of dry cat, kitten, dog and puppy food. Canned cat and dog food, cat litter (nonclumping) laundry detergent, trash bags – white draw string, brushes for cleaning, Downy, waterless hand soap, disinfectant and any cleaning products. With so many puppies we

need lots of paper towels! Costco dog beds and baby size or small blankets for the babies. Donations for the animals can be dropped off at Guiseppis restaurant on Freemont and they have a great $5 breakfast! FOUR FERAL DOGS Four dogs were left alone in a yard for over a year. They have been neglected and possible abused. I did receive three from this same littler, socialized them and found them good homes. But they were only 3 months old when I took them in. If anyone has advice on how to socialize these very large older dogs please let me know. You can call me at (011-52638) 383-1012 or from Phoenix at (602) 412-3932. We are in need of dog food here at the center. And cat and puppy dry food, A big thank you for your help. If you can drop off dog and cat food in Phoenix please call me for location sites as we have ways to get the food here to the center. We are also making trip to Costco, Mexico to purchase Kirkland dog and puppy food that is made in the USA and distributed throughout Mexico. The dog food here is mostly cereal and is twice the price as the USA. Please donate if you can. DOGGY FASHION SHOW CINCO DE MAYO – May 5th at the Paradise Beach Club in the Mirador down the street from Manny›s Beach Club. Bring your favorite pooch with his/her latest

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fashion. We will be having prizes for the prettiest, ugliest, biggest, smallest, best dressed, funniest etc. Hours are from 2 PM to 5 PM. Chochoys animal clinic has some great outfits for your animals!!!! His number is (011-52638) 383-2338. This event should be fun for all – come enjoy the day. Pets welcome. Children welcome.

Paradise Beach Club also has a YAPPY HOUR on weekends from 2 to 5. Stop and check the message board for upcoming events for the animals. We have been at this location now for eleven years. Leon de la Barra #136. We are one block south of Sonora Blvd and three blocks east of the main Blvd. Benito Juarez. Pass Lucas chicken palapas restaurant on Benito Juarez go one block south (where the electric company is) and turn left for three blocks – trailer in front. We are on the north/west corner of Leon de la Barra and Cuatemoch. We are a 501©3 nonprofit AZ corporation and your donations are a tax deduction with the IRS. 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

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Greece meets Mexico

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

While vacationing in the Greek islands, I couldn’t help but make the comparison of Mykonos and Santorini to a place that is dear to my heart, Rocky Point, Mexico. Santorini and Mykonos Greece in the Cyclades island chain, has one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The traditional villages of the island, full of white buildings, dot the hillsides that race down to the shimmering sea with shutters either in blue, green or red (it is the Cyclades community rule). White houses provide a stark contrast to the blue sea and the rocky hillsides. Charming and inviting, the community is a work of art and begs you to explore the villages.

most Phoenicians this is Arizona’s ocean front property and in a scenic, easy 3.5 hour drive, you arrive at the shimmering blue sea of Puerto Peñasco. Drive around the community of Cholla Bay or glimpse it from a boat and you will see the resemblance to the Greek Cyclades islands with multi colored houses built on the sheer cliffs and into the rocks. A New Greek restaurant just opened up in the last month in Rocky Point. The photos on the wall remind me of the similarity between Greek island hillsides to Cholla Bay, Mexico. Louie and Kim Xourafas are the owners of this tasty Greek restaurant “El Greco’s Gyros Restaurant” located in the Plaza Marina Del sol, across the street from Penasco Del Sol Hotel, at the end of Calle 13. Delicious Gyro Sandwich’s for $5 is hard to resist, as well as offering Greek Salads, Gyro Plates and even tasty cheeseburgers. You can call ahead and order to go or dine in and they are open from 10 -10 except Tuesdays. If you can’t make it to Greece this year try a Gyro in Rocky Point, Mexico and enjoy the shimmering sea and beautiful landscape. Perhaps order some Gyros to go.. and take a blanket to Cholla Bay looking at the Sea of Cortez at Sunset! OPA!

Cholla Bay, Mexico is a beautiful peninsula in Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco officially) full of American expats (a large majority from Phoenix) with second homes in Mexico, it also boast an extraordinary terrain with jutting rocks and colorful houses. To Anita Kaltenbaugh lived in Rocky Point as a single woman by herself for 2 years, has driven hundreds of time solo across the border from Phoenix to Puerto Peñasco and has only dozens of stories to tell you about all the good incidents and wonderful folks who call Puerto Peñasco home. Her friends and family have trips planned for April, May and June of 2012. Check it out for yourself before buying into the media blitz.

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Into the Night They had no idea what they faced. It was dark as they drove down the highway from the border to Puerto Peñasco for the first time. A friend had told them about the place, so two couples and their kids headed southwest from Phoenix to check it out. The highway had many detours including one through a wash and they were thinking, - what had they done? Paradise Yep, they found paradise after arriving at the condo in the Mirador area and stepping out the front door to the beach! They knew they would return but still weren’t sure of everything. When they went to the store the husband required the wife and son to stay in the car with the doors locked. And they wondered what was the deal about all those cars missing most of their body parts! (well, mention those “charangas” to long time residents and they will say “ahhhh the good old days.) First Evolution Return they did, renting places at the beach. They usually came at least twice a year and brought friends. Eventually the group was as large as 30 people. Now they went everywhere with comfort, no staying in the car with doors locked, and even began eating at the local taco stands and appreciating the ingenuity of those driving the charangas. Over those few years of week-end and holiday trips, they had decided they needed to have their own place here. So property was purchased and their house evolved. It took 6 years to become what it is today. So that is how Kit and Kevin came to be homeowners in Puerto Peñasco and experienced their first evolution. Second Evolution Kit is a marketing executive by trade and Kevin a custom home builder. During their visits, they kept

asking themselves: “What could we do to make money here so we could stay more often?” It was still just a dream when Kit walked into an Avon Store in Phoenix and began talking with the owner. She decided that was something she could do in Puerto Peñasco. First she did business from her home, then from the shop on the first floor of Latitude 31 Restaurant. In 2009 she opened the Avon Beauty Center in Juarez Plaza on the south side of Ley’s Supermarket. They offered nails, manicures and pedicures as well as Avon products. And, so the second evolution of Kit and Kevin in paradise took place.

Owner Kit with Stephanie and Ashley during busy times. Home service for massages, manicures and pedicures is now available. While they do take walk-ins, you might want to call for an appointment to be sure you can get the service when you want it. Their phone number is: (011-52-638) 3831086.

There are Avon Books available in both English and Spanish for any product you would like, to order and they stock many items in the store. Drop in and talk to Stephanie to get a book and find out about the “in-store” specials. So there you have the third Evolution.

Ivonne beside the nail stations Third Evolution Kit and Kevin are still traveling back and forth between Puerto Peñasco and Phoenix, but Kit is spending more and more time here and devotes her full time to the business. The Beauty Center has now expanded. Ashley brought her hairdressing services to the Center and she also does nails. Massages, facials and waxing services have been added handled by Ivonne and Veronica, who also do pedicures. Kit has other part time staff she can call on

Avon Beauty Center Expansion What’s Next I have no idea what’s next for the Peñasco Beauty Center, but you would be wise to keep checking because Kit

and Kevin always have something new up their sleeves while continuing their evolution of living and doing business in paradise.

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Sand Drags at Thunder on the Beach Raceway

By David & Debby Penn

SSunday February 19, 2012 well, we had another successful event at Thunder on the Beach race track watching the Sand Drags. We found lots of folks in the Pits and it was early in the day. Over 30 participants were already there and more were coming in. There was a diversified group of racers ranging from alcohol burning dragsters to rather calm looking machines you might see on the streets. Entrants were from CA, AZ, San Luis, Caborca and other parts of Sonora. The number of racers from the US was reduced due to a big race at Firebird Raceway outside of Phoenix.

Early entrants were “revving up” and ready to go. We talked with Eddie from San Luis. Sitting in his shinny orange jeep he had just finished building, he was anxious to get out on the track and try it out. We watched him run once and he

performed very well. I am sure he is pleased with his work! The Sand Drags is always a popular event. We are looking forward to upcoming events, Monster trucks in March, a two day Desert race event April 13, and a Dirty Beach Mud Run on May 26. Watch for additional information in the Rocky Point Times or check out Thunder on the Beach web site at www.thunderonthebeach. mx.

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

CONSULATES

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

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

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

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

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

What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

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

CROSSING THE BORDER

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

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Arizona (Lukeville) Border Mexico (Sonoyta) Border

As soon as you pass the chainlink fence, you are entering into Mexico. There are two lanes going into Mexico. Wait for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light

Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

DUTY FREE ITEMS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHUTTLE SERVICES Daily shuttle service is available from the Phoenix and Tucson areas to Rocky Point and cities in-between. Please contact the companies directly for their schedules and rates. If you need door to door service, clarify that they offer that service and if you need to be picked up at the airport make sure that the shuttle has a permit to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Nena’s Transportation 388-7089 or (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, N of the Baseball Stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior 383-3640 Calle Lazaro Cardenas, Esq. Benito Juarez Bus Station TNS/Estrella Blanca Sonoyta: Across the border on the west side of the street. 01-651-512-3374 At the Bus Station: 01-651-512-0784 Phoenix: 29th & VanBuren: 602-455-9522 Rocky Point Rides (520) 207-0532 or (520) 780-7408 www.rockypointrides.com

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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International Living in Puerto Peñasco What if?

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

What if …you woke up every morning, leisurely ... stretched gently.... smelled coffee brewing, grabbed your favorite oversized mug, filled it up to the brim with hot aromatic coffee and as you rubbed your eyes and stepped outside on your balcony, a gentle breeze blows thru your hair. All you can see in front of you is a vast body of cobalt water and baby blue sky. It consumes your field of vision. Far as the eye can see, blue... deep sapphire blue with sparkles. Mesmerizing. Quietness. No traffic rush hour white noise or blaring horns beeping. Just the smell of the sea and the warmth of the sun, a perfectly clear blue sky and indigo sea. If you like, you can check your Facebook or emails on your laptop or latest tablet device, (there is Wi-Fi here) or you can forget the mad fast paced world of modern technology and social media and take a stroll on the soft caramel colored beach. Here is where you feel totally secluded, and you may find yourself asking, “What happened to all the people? Did a national disaster happen while you were sleeping and you were miraculously spared?” Because, even though you can see at least 15 beautiful resorts, condominiums and villas along the sandy shore, towering across the skyline behind you, the pace of life is graciously slower and not very crowded. Wait, you see a fishing panga skirting across the water and in the enormously far distance on the horizon, if you squint, you recognize a tall shrimp boat reminding you of a pirate ship. OK, the world is still alive. Yes, here comes a jogger… and others are slowly waking up ready for their steaming mug of joe.

Some mornings it feels like it’s a forgotten paradise. You can walk a mile down the honeyed beach, take a deep satisfying gulp of clean air and tally the number of folks you see on both hands. Sounds great to me...sounds like my paradise. I like it slower, simpler. Paradise does exist. You just have to find it. My scene above, takes place on Sandy Beach in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. Everyone has their own version. Of course, paradise versions can change from time to time and new paradise variations can be reinvented. But, What if… your paradise existed and it was easier than you imagined. I subscribe to a magazine called, International Living (IL). Perhaps you’ve heard of it or are a subscriber or perhaps you glanced through a friend’s issue. It is only available through a subscription, not available at a corner newsstand, on the iPad, kindle or nook, (or let me add the infamous tag line ...not yet), although you can find their website on line atwww.internationalliving.com. (Of course everything will be available in electronic form in the not so distant future, we will become a paperless society unsure what to read when our batteries die out.) Anyway, International Living motto or tag line on the website reads “Helping people live and retire overseas since 1978”. Their other common line you see often is “Retire in paradise for $30 a day.” Or “Retire at age 35” or “living the dream”. The magazine is screaming of international real estate deals, places to retire, how to stop working early, how to make money overseas in case you do choose to retire early and don’t want to stop working. It is heavy on detailing which countries to look at for relocating, and how to accomplish this. In the September 2011, International Living special issue (just out) Mexico has been rated as the #2 World’s Best Retirement Haven. International Living conducts this report annually, where they rank 37 critical data points for each of their top 23 retirement havens. According

toInternational Living 2011 retirement index report, “Mexico is rich in romance, as the one millionplus US and Canadian expats will tell you. But expats don’t live by romance alone. ..Mexico provides solid modern day comforts and conveniences.” So, it’s not just the beaches and romance that attracts people to retire in Mexico, or the cost, which IL states is “at least 40% less than what you’d pay in the U.S for a similar lifestyle.” Its many things, including cheaper healthcare, modern highways and road systems and of course the slower pace of life and (the occasional strumming of a guitar on the beach). If you check out International Living website you will see the Editors and contributing writers marketing a variety of workshops, conferences and books to help you achieve your dream of living abroad. This is their business, teaching others how to become expats (big buzzword for IL). Expats, short for expatriate “is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country and culture other than that of the person’s upbringing or legal residence” as defined by Wikipedia. Typically, the editors or writers are speakers at these conferences and IL postcards will come to you regularly through email promoting relocation, residency, travel or some type of educational seminar to get you on your way to internationally living somewhere else. You would be amazed at the availability of books, seminars and memberships out there to investigate or read on becoming an expat. Why? Well, its big business, and startling statistics are printed everyday regarding the cost of living in the United States and Canada and the cost of living increases expected in the years to come. Heard the statistics on the baby boomers lately?.. A report released in 2009 by the U.S. Census Bureau, shows there are 78 million members of baby boomer generation living in the United States.( born post War World II 1946- 1964) Wow! The same report states a Baby Boomer turns 50 every 8.5 seconds. So, where will they all go when they retire? My money is on somewhere affordable and near the ocean.

Internationally Living magazine has not yet focused on the quaint quiet little beach town of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. Perhaps, we need to create our own expat conference “How to become an expat in Puerto Peñasco for cheap” Do they know you can buy a furnished one bedroom, even two bedroom beachfront condo for under $100k? Have they been to Super Ley grocery store to witness a week of groceries for $30, electric bills under $20 a month and depending on where you live in town, low monthly rental rates for under $300 a month. Do they know the convenience of location of Puerto Peñasco? Location, location, location. What if you need to go back to the United States? Well, it’s only a 3.5 hour drive to one of the top 10 largest cities in the USA. Yes, that sold me. Additionally, if you need to get proper documentation and immigration papers, there are several companies in town who will do this all for you. It has never been easier to establish residency or open a bank account. And in the meantime, if you are like me and not a baby boomer (yes, I’m proudly a generation x’er, I like to say this as my husband is a baby boomer) Puerto Peñasco is a great weekend getaway town to get everything set up and established until one day when you do retire or simply decide you’d rather be at the beach. Reading about soft sandy beaches, gorgeous blue seas and living a different way of life is so contagious. It borders on escaping to your own little You Tube video, playing in your mind over and over again of life in a faraway exotic location sometime in the not so distant future. A favorite motto of mine, that I borrow from the beautiful island of St Lucia where it was printed on a tank top for sale on the beach that I bought from a local woman reads, “Live slow, work less”, the mantra instantly lets your mind wander… What if ......What if… I looked into a second home south of the border. What if… I decided to find my own little charming beach, my slice of sandy heaven. What if... I slowed down a little and decided to move to the picturesque fishing/beach town of Puerto Peñasco? What if?

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

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First Generation Grecian Offers

Authentic Greek Gyros and Baklava in Rocky Point

By Joe Houchin

Louie Xourafas was born to a family of fairly well-to-do landowners in the Greek town of Volos. Like many young Europeans, Louie’s wanderlust gained control over him and by the age of just 16 he set out to discover the world—and himself—working aboard a transatlantic Greek tanker. “The name of the ship was Mike”, Louie shared fondly, “I’ll never forget the name of that ship.” When the tanker docked in New York one trip, Louie decided to take a couple of months off and explore the famous city while getting a taste of this American lifestyle he’d heard so much about. His plan was to return to Greece after using up his leave. Well, as so many a foreign visitor before him, Louie fell in love with America and stayed, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. America wasn’t all he fell in love with either. In Chicago, Louie met Kim; they married and moved to the Phoenix area in 1977. An avid fisherman, Louie discovered Rocky Point in the early 80’s, bought a house and a boat and he and Kim came down several times a year to fish and enjoy the beach and peaceful lifestyle of Rocky Point until moving here permanently at the first of this year

with plans to open an authentic Gyro restaurant. On March the eighth of this year, Louie and Kim opened El Greco’s Gyros Restaurant in the space below the Sunset Cantina across from the Peñasco del Sol Hotel. The Greek word, Gyro (pronounced “hero”) refers to the spinning motion of the brazier that cooks the traditional combination of beef and lamb meat that is served wrapped in pita bread with a special sauce. The gyro resembles a vertical rotisserie with heat cooking it from one side as it slowly revolves to seal in the savory spices that make the gyro uniquely Greek. The reasonably priced menu also includes Greek salad, and the traditional Greek dessert, Baklava. There is a wide variety of soft drinks available or you could bring in your own favorite beer or wine. Take out is available by calling (044-638) 1129692. You’ll find this small eatery very clean, comfortable and friendly. If you’re a fishing fan, be careful; you could be there all afternoon swapping fish tales with Louie! El Greco’s Gyros Restaurant is open every day but Tuesdays from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Stop by and check it out for yourself.

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

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El Delfin Amigable...

The Friendly Dolphin is More Than a Great Restaurant, Much More!

By Joe Houchin

It might be an understatement to say The Friendly Dolphin is arguably the most recommended eating establishment in all of Rocky Point. Nor would it be a stretch to say that most who experience this venue for the first time do so accompanied by, or at the recommendation of friends or family. The reason that The Friendly Dolphin is so often and highly recommended becomes apparent with one’s first step through the brightly hand-painted entrance doors into a fantasy-like manifestation of the world cultures that have shaped history as it relates to Mexico— manifested by virtue of the carefully arranged displays of historically significant relics that cover virtually every square meter of this six room two story museum with perfectly prepared food and excellent service in an absorbing atmosphere of color and authenticity, happy, energetic staff and iconic and gregarious owner, Gaston (pronounced “Gas-TONE”) Rochín always there to greet every visitor.

A native of Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa, Gaston earned his Degree in Social Sciences from the University of Sinaloa and soon became Chief of Social Action for the municipality of Culiacan. He served in that capacity through four Governors—a political feat in its own right! Gaston’s entrepreneurial spirit had him start a refresquería to bring additional income into the family for most of that time. He discovered Puerto Peñasco in his mid twenties, falling in love with the mesmerizing beauty and peaceful atmosphere of this unique beach town. He continued visiting annually for about eight years, with each visit creating a growing sense of urgency in him that brought the feeling that he was going to miss the growth of a truly great destination. He decided he wanted to be a part of the growth he just knew was going to happen. Adding to his final decision to make this radical move was little known to his fellow workers or his family, due to the outward appearance of security that his job offered. But inside, every six years during election time, Gaston suffered intense stress over what might happen, knowing fully the insecurity of every political position after the elections. Having survived four episodes of this drama, Gaston made the decision to leave and build a more secure future for him and his family. He had complete confidence in his ability to build a restaurant because he was a great cook, a student of the culinary arts, he loved people and meeting new friends, he was an experienced administrator, and he had the support of his family to make the move. Gaston’s boss in Culiacan naturally thought he was crazy for leaving his job; so much so, that at first he turned down Gaston’s request to leave. After Gaston told his boss that his family was already relocated to Puerto Peñasco, his boss relented when Gaston agreed to train a replacement before he left. His wife’s uncle had a small building that had been a restaurant near the old port. In fact, it is the original building from which Gaston has expanded his restaurant so many times since.

He even thought the original name would sound good when translated to English: El Delfín Amigable in English would be The Friendly Dolphin. Now, 28 years later this name has reached icon status, along with its owner, Mr. Gaston Rochín. From the beginning Gaston set his five core principals of a successful restaurant and has stuck to them religiously: Good Service Good Food Good Hygiene Good Atmosphere Good Administration His adherence to these core principals has created a consistency in each that are surely the underlying reasons for his success over the years. The fact that the restaurant is a museum in itself with so much to see and appreciate, comes from Gaston’s interest in history. He actually taught history for a high school here in Rocky Point for one year. What he has done with the restaurant/museum alone is enough to bring clients back time and time again with new friends and visiting families.

Then again, one could argue that the food is what makes the return trip so worthwhile because the menu is made up of Gaston’s own recipes and he has four chefs who specialize in at least two of each main dish ingredients: Seafood, Mexican Food, and Chicken, for each of which he has several uniquely creative recipes known only by himself and the preparing chefs. If truth be told, it’s the great combination of food and atmosphere that has brought The Friendly Dolphin to legendary status in Rocky Point.

As for the museum aspect of this truly one-of-a-kind restaurant, we’ll let the photos do the talking, until your own eyes can witness the real things. So, suffice it to say that you need not wait for any sequel and should, on your very next visit, go to see this manifestation of the colorful history, culture and architecture of Mexico in photos and artifacts which have been written up in newspaper articles from as far away as Washington D.C. (The Washington Post), Canada, and beyond; and admired in person by movie stars, sports legends, governors and celebrities of all types from around the world over the years.

While the Malecon was under construction, Gaston closed the restaurant but is now open every day but Tuesdays. He will begin opening on Tuesday as soon as the season begins, however. In case you don’t know where the restaurant is located, if you’ve ever been to the Malecon, when you left you passed The Friendly Dolphin on your left as you came down the hill on the one way street out of the Malecon area. Sr. Gaston Rochín will be there to welcome yo just like a friendly dolphin, to his pride and joy as you walk through the doors!

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

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Pondering

By Rob Baylor

I start a lot of my articles pondering over something. Pondering is a strange word and I take it to mean thinking. I think a lot when I’m sitting on my patio with a cold Tecate or Corona. We lived our first year in Peñasco in a nice condo, and being from the country I was used to quiet at night. In the condo it was quite noisy. Chairs moving around, people talking, kids playing, which is their right. They pay just as much as I do. So starts the dream. Wishing on the first star I see at night and. On my wish list I want to be by the water. I joined the Navy at 15 and spent most of 6 years at sea. I loved the smells of the sea and the crashing of the waves. Second on the list is a small enclosed area for our mini Schnauzer to play so she doesn’t have to be on a leash all the time. Third on the list, I wanted a garage to keep at least one of our cars in and so I can tinker around. And finally fourth, that I have a big kitchen. I love to cook and like room to move around and not step on my

wife’s feet (she doesn’t like that). My wish came true at the last minute. After looking at a bunch of houses and condos we got our dream place. Through a friend of a friend of a friend we got a call. We met with a property manager and she showed us three properties. The first two we didn’t like so she said she had one more. An older house that wasn’t ready to rent yet, but would we like to look anyway. So away we go. We walked through the front gate into the courtyard and just looked at each other with our mouths hanging open. “ This is our home “ was both of our feelings. And inside was the kitchen I had always wanted. HUGE. A large patio opening onto the beach so we can listen to the waves at night while having a cocktail in the dark. Sea Lions barking and Whales blowing. Plenty of room for the kids and grandkid’s visits. A front courtyard that is enclosed WOW !!!! Then we find out that the house belonged to a lady that had recently passed away being the only fatality from the Fiesta Cruiser accident . We never had the pleasure of meeting her but I sure can feel her presence when I look around at the furnishings in this home, I understand she liked to cook and entertain also and often had huge parties. Playing cards and spending time with her many, many friends. What a Lady she must have been and I just want her to look down on us and understand that we thoroughly enjoy the house and will safeguard what has been entrusted to us. We will have cocktails with the neighbors and listen to their stories of her. We will give a toast to her and ponder.

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U.S. Border Patrol Facility at Why, AZ to Open Late Summer, 2012

By Linda Sharp

Travelers heading north out of Rocky Point will observe a new, large U.S. Border Patrol facility in Why, AZ on the east side of Highway 85. Facility Description: Millions have been spent on this new facility, which has been enclosed with a security fence, information and warning signs. At this time, requests for the exact amount required for a completed project have not been available. This new facility falls under the direction of the Tucson Sector, Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security with Secretary Janet Napolitano, Arizona’s former governor, being the top official. Animals are part of the Why Border Patrol operations and will continue. K-9 dogs and horses for agents working the desert will work with this station year-round. K-9 dogs have been part of law enforcement work for

decades, and nowhere is the demand greater than in drug smuggling operations. Dogs are believed to have 1,000 times the ability to detect odors than a human. Do you think you have a sensitive nose and pick up odors quickly? Imagine if you were to have l,000 times that ability. Intense and specific training is required of the K-9s working with border drug enforcement. The Tucson Sector, U.S Border Patrol operations includes about 90 square miles, with headquarters being located in Tucson. The facility in Why will comprise 59,500 s.f., with an additional 8,400 s.f. of storage. It is designed to accommodate 300 – 400 agents. In order to increase and decrease staffing with demand, the Tucson Sector moves its staff from one part of its area to the other, sometimes changing assignments without notice. Further, the entire U.S. Border Patrol is able to provide trained officers to the area with the greatest need by making temporary assignments. Staffing: Ajo, AZ, about 13 miles north of Why on Highway 85, has seen a small increase in rentals and home sales by the increased staffing at the Why facility, but not nearly what most Ajoites anticipated when Public Relations with the Border Patrol announced in 2008 that staffing would swell and the new facility began construction. The Border Patrol, like any government agency, does not dictate where staff will live. It is believed that more than half of the Why staff live either in the Tucson, Phoenix or Maricopa areas. A commute of 4 hours each work day is required for most who make those choices.

The 20 tiny 1 br. trailers GSA hauled into Ajo in August, 2011 and rents for $65/month to year-round government workers in the area.

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Sonora Adopts 911 for Emergency Calls in English

55 Sahuaro St. Ajo, AZ where the GSA is building 21 more 2 br manufactured homes @ $600,000 each to rent to year-round government workers living in the area. To be ready for occupancy October, 2012.

Officers interviewed about their choice to live so far away state family matters, including spouses who have good jobs in the cities, school-age children – and believing that Ajo schools don’t meet family expectations, and general lifestyle choices. Government Housing: GSA (U.S. agency General Services Administration) decided to attempt to counter-act the reluctance of experienced officers to accept a transfer to the Lukeville-Why areas by offering low-cost, brand new housing in Ajo. Without any legally required public notice for RFPs, construction or materials, the GSA brought in 20 small trailers to Shadow Ridge RV Park in Ajo in 2011, offering very low rents to officers willing to live there. The GSA has paid more than double for the Shadow Ridge units, compared to what would be spent for identical or superior trailers in Palm Creek RV Resort in Casa Grande. In addition, in 2010, GSA began an Environmental Assessment process with the goal of bringing in 56 new two-bedroom 1300 s.f. manufactured homes at 55 Sahuaro Street in Ajo. Almost all public speakers, those writing the GSA and letters to theAjo Copper News editor have objected to the environmental, social and economic justice of the estimated $35,000,000 project at 55 Sahuaro. It is estimated that these small manufactured homes

will cost approximately $600,000 each, while a private contractor could have easily provided the equivalent quality of either new homes or updated and fully renovated existing home purchases in Ajo of $150,000 each. Further controversy is the GSA’s complete refusal to acknowledge that it is creating a further decline in housing price sales in Ajo, already hurt by the housing downturn in Arizona. GSA officials have justified their decisions by the “urgent need for quality housing” for government workers in Ajo. One wonders why government workers the GSA proposes to house would need better housing than other government workers in Ajo, or snowbirds or general homeowners in Ajo, plenty of whom are discriminating owners taking pride in their homes. GSA’s decision to bring in new, overpriced housing for government workers has not changed the desire of Border Patrol workers to live in Tucson, Phoenix or Maricopa. Ask the officers along the road who have the temporary Border Patrol stops where they live. The majority will say something other than Ajo or Why. Location: When driving north out of Rocky Point to Ajo, keep your eyes open as you pass thru Why, 87 miles north, on your right. The new facility will be an amazing project when complete and operating.

Author Linda Sharp, M.Ed., drives to Mexico from Arizona several times a year. Border Patrol facility data was provided to her by the Tucson Sector PR Office. GSA data was provided in public meetings and by her FOIA’s (Freedom of Information Act). She writes human interest stories on a variety of topics. Copyright, 2012, Linda Sharp. Lsharp@alaska.net

Previously, making a call to the correct entity in case of an emergency could be a real challenge. You would have to dial 060 for the police, 066 for a general emergency, 071 for CFE, 383-2828 for the fire department and 383-2266 for an ambulance. And you always took a chance on getting someone who didn’t speak English. Well, all that has changed since the state of Sonora

and in our case, Puerto Peñasco, has once again tried to make this city more “Gringo” friendly. Now you can dial 911 to reach an English speaking emergency operator who will dispatch whatever emergency service is needed. Now, I’ve never found the need to call any of the emergency numbers, but if I ever do, I won’t have to look in the phone book before making the call.

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

By Sandy Spain

Rumor has it that there is this fun group of women who usually have lunch with an informative program about the community and then raise a little money for local worthy causes. They call themselves Las Mariposas Sociales, the Social Butterflies. So that’s all pretty normal, right? There are several community women’s groups.

So what happened on April 3rd? The ladies were seen going to town in their pajamas! Yep, seems 35 of them went up to the Lighthouse Restaurant for an old fashioned pajama party and brunch. The restaurant owner, Iva, was seen in a caftan and one of the waiters, Mac, was in his pajamas and another staff member in his sweats. Well folks, it’s all true and here are some pictures to prove it!!! There were prizes for creative “no hair-do’s” and creative seat assignments! A great time was had by all.

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LA MALINCHE

HEROIN, TRAITOR OR DIPLOMAT? By Rosarie Salerno

La Malinche was born circa 1500 CE, the exact date of her birth or death, 1527 (?), is not known for sure. She was born to a noblemen in Oluta, a city in the eastern edge of the Veracruz region of Mexico, on the commemorative day dedicated to the Goddess of Grass; who’s name she was given, Malintzin. Later Tenepal, which means “one who speaks much and with liveliness” was added to her name. Most of the details we have of her life come from two letters Hernan Cortez wrote to the King of Spain and the writings of Bernal Diaz del Castillo, a soldier who was with Cortez. Bernal Diaz wrote eye-witness stories from his time with Cortez and Malinche, in Historia Verdadera de la Conquista de la Nueva España, however, many years later, in his old age. Malintzin may have been afforded some privileges and education because of her status by birth. Unfortunately, for Malintzin her father died, her mother remarried and had a son; in order to pass Malintzin’s inheritance to her husband and son; her mother either sold or gave her to Mayan traders. Her death was faked by showing the townspeople the body of a dead child who had belonged to a slave. There is no way to possibly know how she was treated while being a slave. I believe she may have been useful to the Mayan traders because of her ability to learn languages. Being quite beautiful and intelligent she was given as tribute to Cortez in 1519 upon the defeat of the Cacique of Tabasco Mayans; she was among 20 young women. Malintzin then became a gift from Cortez to Alonzo Hernando Puertocarrero, a well born member of his expedition. When Puertocarrero went back to Spain, Cortez took her for himself. Besides her native tongue of Nahuatl, the common language of the Aztecs, she also learned several dialects of the Mayan languages from the time she had spent with them. Another member of Cortez expedition was a priest who could speak Mayan, as

well as Spanish. This made it easy for Cortez to communicate with the natives of Mexica; from Spanish to Mayan to Nahuatl. Cortez required the 20 young women to be baptized; Malintzin took the name Marina. Later Cortez referred to her as Doña Marina, out of his respect for her. Cortez was heard saying that for the grace of God and Doña Marina he could not have conquered Mexico. The most common name she is known by, presently, is La Malinche. Malintzin was more than a translator, her knowledge of the native forms of tribute, rules of the local government of the Aztecs, their cultural and religious traditions and her ability to mediate made her invaluable to Cortez. She was also his lover and mistress. She bore the first son of Cortez, Martin, who he later legitimized. She is sometimes referred to as the Mother of Mexico, by giving birth to the first Mestizo, the offspring of an Indian and a Spaniard. It is believed that she influenced each negotiation, knowing what would be best for both sides. By compromising, she helped to avoid excessive bloodshed. She helped teach the natives about Christianity; thereby initiated the end of the human sacrificial traditions of the Aztecs. She was not Mexica, she had no love for Montezuma or human sacrifice nor the high tribute he demanded from his subjugated cities. This is evident from her loyalty to Cortez, as she could have sabotaged his conquest. Because of this loyalty to him, many Mexicans think of her as a traitor. Some say she is a scapegoat, others say she was caught in the middle and did her best. Some say she is the reason Cortez conquered the Aztecs by betraying her people, but the Spanish had an insatiable hunger for gold and the devastation caused by the small pox epidemic is what really destroyed their culture. La Malinche is portrayed in many novels and movies, loved and hated. She is part myth and part legend. Was she a traitor, a heroin or a diplomat? You decide. I vote for the latter.

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What rights do I really have under a home owners association? By Miguel A. Tapia

In my professional practice, providing legal advice to foreigners who either permanently reside, or have a second home or condominium in a Mexican Tourist Development, I have come across a variety of Home Owners Associations, many of which are very well, efficiently and transparently managed and administered and, as a consequence, serve the purpose for which they were created. However, I have also seen so many others that greatly deceive such purpose by having poor administrators who tend to benefit themselves with the moneys they collect, to which they give little or no account at all to their members. In certain instances, I have even come across two or more Home Owners Associations within the same development or community, with rules and regulations that greatly differ from one another. It would seem as if they were created for two totally different developments, as opposed to the same community. In such poorly managed Home Owners Associations, that receive tens of thousands of dollars, and in some cases even millions of dollars to perform improvements or maintenance on the community´s infrastructure, I have seen a very strong retaliation towards such members who have refused to pay their monthly or quarterly or annual HOA fee´s simply because they have questioned the costs of the improvements, or they

have requested some transparency as to the way the moneys given to the HOA administrators are administered or managed. I have seen a big struggle for power and control of quite a few HOA´s, only because such administration sometimes means big business to whomever administers or manages them, well beyond the interest of the members of the development or the community. In these situations, it must be understood and kept in mind that Mexico does have laws that protect the members of an HOA against poor management. Laws that allow the members of an HOA to seek proper information from the administrators as to how the moneys delivered and paid to the HOA have been managed by such administrators. As, under Mexican Law, such administrators have a fiduciary duty and responsibility to their members, and any mismanagement can indeed result in a civil or even a criminal responsibility. Those are the type of rights that the members of an HOA can have, and most likely can enforce, but unfortunately such circumstance is rarely known by such members. In most instances they don’t even seek any proper and competent legal advice from a Mexican Attorney, which leaves the door open for the administrators to keep benefiting from the moneys received with no accountability whatsoever.

ROSARIE SALERNO from the U.S. (520) 777-0018

If you are in a situation where the administrators of an HOA is not transparent as to the way they are managing and/or administering the funds received by the members of the HOA, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation and evaluation of your case at mtapia@internationaladvisors.com or by calling us at (602) 266-0225.

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CINCO de MAYO

By Todd Lyons

Welcome to Rocky Point! The following is just a brief synopsis on the history of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. No, it is NOT Mexican Independence Day like most gringos think, with or without tequila and beers. (get a clue gringos) It has however, become a major drinking holiday/event in the U.S. and is another good reason to hoist a cocktail at the beach here in Rocky Point too. Enjoy. The Mexican-American War of 1846-48, the Mexican Civil War of 1858, and the Reform Wars of 1860 left the Mexican Treasury in ruins and nearly bankrupt. In 1861, Mexican President Benito Juárez announced that all foreign debt payments would be suspended for two years. France, Britain, and Spain sent their naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. Britain and Spain negotiated with Mexico and withdrew, but Napoleon decided instead to establish a Latin empire in Mexico. The French fleet stormed Veracruz, forcing President Juárez to retreat, and continued advancing towards Mexico City. The French followed, but met heavy resistance from the Mexicans near Puebla. The battle raged with 8,000 well-armed French

troops attacking the lightly equipped Mexican army of only 4,000 troops. But on May 5, 1862, the Mexicans won the Battle of Puebla against the French. This is why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a truly international holiday! The victory significantly boosted the morale of the Mexican army and the Mexican people. Not only did the victory prevent the French from taking over Mexico, but also it stopped the French from advancing northward into the United States, which was undergoing its own Civil War at the time. The U.S. Confederacy of the south was receiving support from the French, and if the French had won the battle of Puebla, the Confederacy would have had the unbridled support of the French and may have won the Civil War as a result! No European forces have invaded a country in the Americas ever since. The paragraphs above are just a little food for thought. Consider this your “I learned something new today” story, to educate your friends back in the states. If you already knew this, then don’t spend any more time reading, you better get to drinkin’ and proving your friends wrong. It’s their turn to buy you a drink anyway, isn’t it? Have fun, enjoy Rocky Point, and VIVA MEXICO!!!

Disclaimer: The information above may or may not be even remotely true and, there is the possibility that it could have been altered, borrowed, plagiarized, or overheard at a local bar. Furthermore, no person involved in the writing of this article participated in the Battle of Puebla nor, is responsible for hangovers suffered throughout the U.S. or Mexico due to the celebration of this holiday.

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DON’T MISS THE BUSINESS EXPO!

By Gretchen Ellinger

Come on down to the Shrimp Park on Memorial Day Weekend! Puerto Peñasco businesses are anxious to strut their stuff, and show you some of the many products and services that are available in Puerto Peñasco. The Puerto Peñasco Business Expo will be held Saturday, May 26th between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A collaboration between the City of Puerto Peñasco Department of Cultural Events and the Mexican Association of Real Estate

Professionals (A.M.P.I.), the Business Expo is your opportunity to meet local business people, learn about the many goods and services available locally, and familiarize yourself with a part of Puerto Peñasco that you may not know all that well. Many businesses will have booths and people on hand to introduce you to their wares and discuss their services. There will be food, as well as beer and non-alcohol drinks, available for purchase. Children can have their faces painted, door prizes will be given, and surprises will be sprinkled throughout the day. Proceeds from the Business Expo will benefit the Rocky Point Office of Tourism and Visitor Assistance, which provides tourist services and emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and Spanish, free of charge. Join the fun at a great activity, for a great cause, at the Shrimp Park on the corner of Boulevards Benito Juarez and Fremont, on Saturday May 26th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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

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

7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antonio Espinoza Altamirano #190 Worship Saturday 9:30am

WEDDINGS: You need the proper documentation to be legally married in Mexico. Please see the “Weddings” section for more information

Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street

EMERGENCIES

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 382-0049 or 383-3885 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez

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

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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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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Rocky Point: Cowgirl style!

By Rita Pizarro

For the second year in a row, mothers, daughters, sisters and friends celebrated the international women’s day on horseback with a ride that took them right into the middle of town. The ride started in the very appropriate “Plaza de La Madre” (Mother’s plaza), then up the main Blvd. Benito Juarez, ending in Lomas Campestres (the equestrian village north of Rocky Point), where they were welcomed with a party honoring women around the world. The ladies shared their love for horses and just enjoyed getting together with a much larger quorum than the one last year. Many women from around town, from expert cowgirls to the ones who rode for the very first time, gathered together and had a great time riding horses of all colors and sizes. Andalusian, Quarter horses, Paints, Thoroughbreds, Appendix and the good old Mexican horse also called “criollo” were all part of the parade that took them through the streets of Rocky Point. For about three hours, on a 10 kilometer ride, they rode with their pink bandannas, great attitude and zest for life. Some of the horses were even outfitted with pink saddle pads and their manes braided with pink ribbons also! The history of the horse in Mexico starts with the conquerors in the beginning of the sixteenth century at the time that Hernan Cortez touched the coast of Veracruz. This was the very first time the natives of Mexico had ever seen a horse. They feared them greatly,

thinking that rider and horse were one with evil powers, just as a centaurs shown in the Greek mythology. The fear from this natives towards horses was an aid for the Spaniards to conquest the whole territory. Once greatly abhorred, the Spanish horse today is a prized possession and most Charros look for Andalusian horses. There is even a new breed of horse derived from the Spanish horses and quarter horses called “Azteca”. Even though it’s a fairly new breed (started in the 60’s) they have become favorites for teaching them tricks and showing off their dance moves and beautiful conformations. Their great dispositions are well known, making them an integral part of the “charreadas” which is a very traditional Mexican party involving lots of loud music, drinks and of course horses. Different drills performed on horseback include roping, reining, the female drill team called Escaramuza with their colorful choreographed performance on horseback, and many more fun and exciting horseback games. Some people also call it “The Mexican Rodeo”. Once feared and now an integral part of the Mexican culture, the well beloved horse has a place in Rocky Point where riding on the beach and around the desert is one favorite thing to do for tourists and locals. There are also many horse races scheduled throughout the year. These are short races with two horses running side by side, and betting is allowed making them an exciting weekend family gathering! Unfortunately, bringing your own horse from USA to Mexico is extremely complicated. It involves blood tests, veterinarians and customs agents, so we recommend you rent horses if you are just in town for a short visit. There are a few good places to rent horses including “El Establo” close to Playa Bonita and Antonio who can bring horses to your house if you are staying in Las Conchas! Look for more scheduled rides and horse events in the issues of the Rocky Point times and join the fun of riding whether you are a cowgirl or a cowboy or just want to try feeling like one for a day. Congratulations to all the ladies that showed their support for each other and the women around the world on the second feminine ride celebrating international women’s day: see you next year!

Vida Joven By Dottie Homeyer

I’d like to share with you a message of hope that is happening to the youth of Puerto Peñasco, Mexico because of Young Life (Vida Joven). Since 1941 Young Life has been making a difference in the lives of teenagers around the world. Young Life is in more than 70 countries around the world, offering hope with spiritual values to millions of teens each year regardless of ability, race, religious tradition, or culture. Puerto Peñasco is privileged to have the first YL Club in all of Mexico. The YL Club started with the efforts of some Arizona parents two years ago. They looked around the town and realized there were not many activities for the local teens, and decided to make a difference. Young Life doesn’t start with a program. It starts with adults who are concerned enough about the local kids to go to them, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships don’t happen overnight. They take time, patience, trust, and consistency. With the leadership of Alberto and Loly Martinez the Puerto Peñasco YL Club has prospered. In March of 2011 the second Young Life Vida Joven camp was held at the One Mission facility just outside of town. Of the 40 campers, 16 young adults made the decision to follow Jesus, while other students who knew about the Lord reaffirmed their commitment. Since the moment they arrived at camp there were smiles on their faces as well as questions as to what this weekend was all about. Rebecca, from the Dominican Republic, was the main speaker. She made an inspiring presentation to lead the campers into making a decision to change any destructive lifestyles, as well as sharing the hope

they could have in Jesus. These camp experiences can be life changing. One teenager shared that if it hadn’t been for this weekend, she would have probably taken her life because her suicidal thoughts would not go away. Another camper stated, “I don’t need drugs to feel this way. I have answers to many of my questions and it’s all about Jesus.” YL believes in the power of presence. Kid’s lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God’s love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, the kids begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose. Each week these kids meet at a local house for games, crafts, sports, and hanging out time with a positive message. Loly has recently started an off-shoot group called Young Lives which involves single teenage mothers. At a recent gathering she had twelve young mothers meeting and discussing issues related to childcare. More than ever we need partners in the mission of Puerto Peñasco Young Life. Judging from the Christmas event in which over 95 students participated, we are anticipating an increase of teenagers for the March 2012 camp. Would you please consider partnering with us? If 30 families would commit to $25.00/month we would be able to meet all the expenses for the Puerto Peñasco Club. Would you consider helping our kids have a life changing experience by making a donation to: Young Life Puerto Peñasco X399, PO Box 520, Colorado Springs, CO. 80901 OR...Give on line at www.younglife.org Designate Puerto Peñasco, México (code X399).

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS

AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

CEDO CON’T

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

GREEN ANGELS

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

REHABILITATION CENTER

2 FISH MINISTERIOS CON’T

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.

044-638-384-7398 English Speaking Meetings Mon & Wed 10-11am & 6-7pm, Sun 9am 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (Next to Galindo’s Cafe) Sat. 9:30am above Candy Cake in Old Port Newcomers/Book Study Meeting

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.

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

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.

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

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

Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday - Friday 8AM - 2PM or can be dropped off to Maria at the Black Dog All gifts are tax-deductible Checks payable to: Mission Heartbeat PO Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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 2010 OFFICERS: President: Richard Savino President-Elect: Milton Felix Reyes Secretary: Randi Alcott V.P. Finance: Francisco Castro Berreyes V.P. Membership: Veronica Ponce V.P. Ethics: Grant McKenzie Sr. V.P. Events: Liane Armstrong V.P. Legal: Ricardo Borquez V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger V.P. MLS: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Public Relations: Rick Busa V.P. Language & Culture: Gilberto Barcelo

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU 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.

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Post located at 383 Leon de La Barra Phone: 388-8841 Meets (Oct.-June) 6PM 1st Tuesday of every month at their Post. 2011 OFFICERS: Commander: Dennis Bleeker: 383-5770 First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354 Treasurer: Mike Harris (044-638) 113-4593 Service Officer: Bob Bangert (044-638) 112-6429 Adjutant: Tom Locke Chaplain: Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616 Executive Committee Members: John Thompson, Gordon Bueler, Mike Harris Alternative Executive Committee Member: Paul Waterman: (520) 387-7532 Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events throughout the year. 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.

BOOK & MOVIE 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. 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.

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

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.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) 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. 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.

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

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 26 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. 2011 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 2011 BOARD MEMBERS Jerry Ketelhut, Jr., Roy & Shirley Haenfler, Kathy Barnard, Tammy Hicks, Rhea Dugan, Bob Adams, Don Schmidli, Ken Goodin, Gayle Savelsberg, Diane Aliano, Sal Otañez The CBSC provides an invaluable service for those at sea and promotes good relations between American visitors and our Mexican neighbors.

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

CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at La Casa del Capitan 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.

from newborns to 11 years. Children will be taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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).

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.

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.

Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: J. Saul Peralta Gomez Women’s Committee President Luz del Carmen de Peralta 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.

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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

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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

LARRY D. LARGE FOUNDATION Director: Don Yewchin Blvd. Fremont in Plaza Aliana, Suite 12 388-5426 or 044-638-112-0359 larrylargefoundation@hotmail.com www.larrydlargefoundation.org The Larry D. Large Foundation always accepts donations such as: new or clean gently used clothing, sporting goods, blankets and shoes. We thank you in advance for your generosity.

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

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

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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APRIL 14th, 2012 “THUNDER ON THE BEACH” IN Rocky Point, Mexico. This event will be raced on a 12-25 mile course behind the beautiful “Sandy Beach Resorts” in Rocky Point Mexico. Pits are fenced with lights and 24-hour security, Saturday night party at JJ’s Cantina, Amazing deals from the Sandy Beach Resorts, Escort to and from the border with a hassle free border crossing. www.thunderraceway.com/beachRaceway.htm Trucks, Buggies, UTV’s, ATV’s and Motorcycles check our websites www.arizonaoffroadpromotions.com and www. arizonadesertracing.com. (#1-R)

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)

TABLE SAW FOR SALE - Like new condition $150.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 (#86-15)

BEACHFRONT LOT ON SANDY BEACH IN GATED community. Approx 7100 sq. ft. $499,900 terms avail. Call Mary for appt. (480) 626-1014 or local (638) 1023024. puertaprivada@juno.com. (#115-24)

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 Monday Book Study 7:30 PM, 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 9:30 AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) PALAPAS – Palm roofed canopies, porticos for your patio, beach or deck. Also tile work. Experienced contractor with references. Anxious to work. Immediate constructions Mexico cell (044-638) 113-2299 or MagicJack (508) 659-6863.(#1-52) 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 Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel EspinosaCharles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@yahoo.com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 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) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1)

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 SUNFISH SAIL BOAT – SAIL, RUDDER, CENTER BOARD. Las Conchas phone (011-52-638) 382-0247. Real bargain $250.00 dlls. (New rudder alone costs $316.00 dlls.) #34-2 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY – 60 FT. CATAMARAN PARTY boat. Person can live aboard, bathroom, kitchen, bed, gas engine. 50 people charter. Sunset Cruise Bay Tours – 45 ft. boat, fishing, sleeps 2, bathroom, fiberglass, diesel. Ten people charter Mex cell (044-638) 110-6322. (#34-1) 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. (#5610) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) DR. SOCORRO D.D.S. OFFERS professional dental care. She uses the same technology and materials as U.S. dentists, but substantially cheaper! Lab technician on site, offering overnight service. English and Spanish spoken. Professional references available. Phone (01152-638) 383-4898. (#64-1) 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)

REFRIGERATOR / FREEZER COMBO - WHITE, LIKE NEW condition, only $200.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 or (602) 412-3932. (#86-16) 2000 WHITE FORD- F150, V8, STANDARD TRANSMISSION, 92,000 miles, great condition. $7,000.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 or (602) 4123932. (#86-14) AUTHENTIC GERMAN SAUSAGES – WALTER’S BRATS. Come and taste it fresh from the BBQ. Corner of Blvd. Fremont & Nuevo Leon. We also deliver. Fri and Sat 3PM to 7PM. Local cell (044-638) 110-4970. (#8617) KAYAKS-OLD TOWN LOON 1 Deluxe and Perception Prodigy. Both 1 person. Excellent condition! In Mexico/ Encanto. Call (602) 228-7803. $500usd for both, or will sell separately. (#34-4) FURNITURE DELIVERY

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) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS - COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 3838787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 3805136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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

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)

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BEAUTIFUL 5 BEDROOM, 5 1/2 BATH, BEACHFRONT house in Las Conchas gated community. Only $350.00 USD per night. Call FMI Rentals, ask for Cielo en Tierra (602) 288-8609. (#100-11)

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AFFORDABLE, LUXURY BEACH FRONT HOME IN the premier community of Playa Encanto. 5-Star, Sleeps 12, Photos/Availability/Rates vrbo.com/85525. Cell (602) 206-4357, ask for Elena. (#100-10)

CLEANING SERVICES BY CARLOS - QUALITY AND reliable. 20 years of experience with cleaning and maintenance. Serving all of Rocky Point. English speaking. (011-521-638) 106-222, local cell U.S. cell (480) 525-3509. (#157-38)

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (01152-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE EL PUEBLO CONDO - 2 BD, 2 BA, UPPER LEVEL 3RD FLR w/Sky Nook for fantastic sunset views. Down from Capone’s and Reggie’s 8/12 on Sinaloa. $59,000 (reduced). Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-4) BRING AN OFFER, 107 VISTA DE ORO – 2 bedroom, 2 bath, exquisite tile and woodwork. Email penasco107@ sbcglobal.net . Phone (417) 621-0677 or local (011-52638) 383-1207. (#102-6) NEW LISTING!! PRINCESA C506 – 3 BED, 2 BATH. Extraordinary Ocean View. Fully Furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Quick Closing. $120,000 usd Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-5)

DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@ mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) PET SITTING SERVICE - DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) PALAPAS – Palm roofed canopies, porticos for your patio, beach or deck. Also tile work. Experienced contractor with references. Anxious to work. Immediate constructions MX cel (044-638) 113-2299 or MJ (508) 659-6863. 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)

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)

Steak and Chimichurri Sauce

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Hi there! This is your friend and chef Mickey here. I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their stay here in beautiful Rocky Point, Mexico!! This month’s recipe will be...Steak

Ingredients... 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic (from 1/2 head) 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper sauce 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, trimmed of excess fat

Preparation... 1. Combine garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, cumin, olive oil, vinegar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a

and Chimichurri Sauce...First let me fill you in on the chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri, is a thick herb condiment from Argentina, it is the ‘ketchup’ of South America. This garlicky sauce is tamed by parsley, oregano, and olive oil. nonreactive container with a tightfitting lid. Add 1/2 cup water, shake well until mixed thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve (the sauce will keep up to 1 week in the refrigerator). 2. When ready to serve, heat a grill or a grill pan to medium high. Place the steak on the grill. Cook until well browned, about 10 minutes. Turn and cook until medium rare, about 10 minutes more. 3. Remove from the heat; set the steak aside for 10 minutes before cutting for juices to collect. Serve the steak with the chimichurri sauce on the SIDE There you have it; this is a great summer recipe. Enjoy everyone!! Chef Mickeys Place on Blvd. Fremont in Plaza del Sol. Call me at (011-52638) 388- 9500.

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Hey everyone we are back on after moving, and a few “Mexican manana’s”. Went fishing for the food fund at the American Legion and we caught around 200fish, so the poor people will have some protein in their diets for thenext 2 weeks. More soon, as we have ssooooo much to do. Rob and Nancy Hope this sinks in!! This year, RP has been great--very welcoming as usual. Glad to see more people on the beach and the RV parks fuller. Please, please, people, be willing to spend a little money to help out some of those vendors we’ve known for years. They are truly struggling. Prices are still really reasonable, food and service is great, so ENJOY!!!!!! John n Charlene Here Here! Amen, to that!

Dear Rocky Point Times Team, My family comes to RP about 30 days a year and our first mission is always to pick up a RP Times! We just left after our best spring break trip ever and, thanks to Linda Sharp’s volunteering article in your March 2012 edition, we have started a new tradition we are very excited about – making sandwiches for the families along the railroad tracks. We loved it so much we did it twice during our trip and we are already making plans on what to get the families for our next trip back. My husband, two kids and I served 80 sandwiches, and the smiles and gratitude we received in return moved us beyond words. Thank you so much for your article – our trips to RP are now even better! Over the years, we have made some friends in RP, two of which sell jewelry on Sandy Beach. After talking to Oscar and Leticia, we learned that business was not what it usually was during this time of year due to fear of vacationers of coming over the border. I have friends that see our vacation pictures and hear our fun stories of life in RP, but say they are afraid to come over the border… to them and anyone else thinking the same thing, I say “YOU ARE MISSING OUT.” For what it costs to go to San Diego for 4 days (hotel, food, etc.), you can come to RP for 8 days, rent a 2 bedroom, 2bath condo with a full kitchen, have a much better beach, amazing food and completely unplug (or not if you so choose). And if you are looking for quality time with the family, this is the place – our 7 and 10 year old kids save their money to contribute to more trips here. There are spas, incredible restaurants (shout out to Chef Mickey’s Place for dinner

and KAFFEEHAUS for breakfast – the BEST!) and I got a 30 minute massage on the beach for $20. I pinch myself every time I come here and hope to retire here. Thank you for your newspaper – it is an awesome connection to this wonderful town. See you as soon as possible! Warm regards Jennifer Schoennagel Jennifer, I will pass this along to our contributing writer, Linda Sharp. I know she will be very happy to read this. Thanks for your letter. SandyO Thanks for passing the compliment along about my article, Sandy! Nice to know. It is really the coolest thing we do, and we don’t have to coordinate “our time” with someone else’s schedule -- it’s good from sun up to sun down 365 days a year. Linda Sharp Hi Sandra, My granddaughter Rachel (who is now 5). Rachel is one of Rocky Point’s biggest ambassadors, she tells everyone what a great time you can have in RP, on the beach and in town. Karen Adamski Bethune Aaaahhh, we need more Rachel’s out there!

Hey Sandra, quick question? Is there anything to be on look out for when putting money safely into a Mexican Bank here locally? Any tips on who to use or who to avoid? Are all real reputable? Kindest Regards: Jason I interviewed the managers of the individual banks, as I think it’s a personality thing, to work with a bank. All of our banks are reputable, yes. SandyO Dear Mr. O’Hare, We are hoping to go to Rocky Point this coming month and are concerned about not being able to take any food, etc across with us. Can you please inform us as to what is permitted? We don’t want to load up the RV and then have them fine us at the Mexican border for taking food and drinks that are not allowed. We appreciate any help or information you can give us. Thank you Hola, now that we have a health inspection station in Sonoyta (installed maybe 6 months ago) the laws have been enforced more diligently than before... but now for a couple of months, we have

not had any complaints or questions about the border crossing with ‘food’. The ‘law’ is NO BEEF, for sure, and we have the best Sonoran beef, right here in Rocky Point! (and cheaper). If you want to bring a chicken or a turkey, ok. They don’t want any dairy products brought across the border. Basically ALL THE LAWS ARE THE SAME AS THE USA, no beef, no dairy, no fruit. You can bring your favorite coffee, sodas, beer, wine, liquor, crackers..... We crossed last time with wine and cheeses from the deli @ a Safeway (small amounts) with no problem. Exactly WHAT ITEMS were you concerned about? SandyO My daughter and I, and 2 mom’s will be there in Rocky Point in 5 weeks... soooo can’t wait Charmen Haag Hello, I was wondering what the new signs that are up, on the Hwy coming from Sonota to Rocky point. They are colorful and I believe they say Vivir Mejor? Not 100% sure on the spelling. The signs definitely are new. I look foward to you reply! Thanks, Terry I just tried to read one as I was driving by, I know it is a State of Sonora government signs.. Live Better in Sonora What is the water temp these days? Judy Roads Pickrell Wet-suit-warm? The storms have cooled off the water in the Sea of Cortez (mid-April) just like in our swimming pools. May will warm up, though! I’ve always enjoyed reading the Rocky Point Times. Hell, was even featured once. I’ve got to tell you, the Lonesome Lui article in the April issue was touching. No, that’s not a tear, I just got something in my eye. Ed Waters I know, I got that same ‘thing’ in my eye, when I proofed his article. Friday’s FRONT page center titled “IS SONORA REALLY SAFE?” with the condo’s & beach pictured in the background then goes on to half of page 7. It basically is a twisted rap on RP, .... You know same old double talking they have been using to scare people away once they start coming back down & the economy gets little

pumped up. They want to rip it away from RP & hurt all the people that live & work down there. We just successfully brought 12 high school & college kids down for Spring break to our house in Cholla. Do you think their parents will let us do that again when they read this article?!!! It’s a shame they even used a picture of the policia with cones in front of the Peñasco del Sol, then used comments about the Feb. 8th travel warning! You need to look it up & pass it around the Rocky Point community so that they can all be ready to combat this when it makes ANOTHER rise to deter the tourists from coming down. We have owned & lived in Cholla Bay for almost 30 yrs, raised 2 daughtersone H.S., one college age there, and I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. My girls got to run around Cholla & be kids exploring. Now neither can get a friend to come down because of all this B.S. they spread, I just hate how they lump us in with Nogales & Juarez! Libby Ellis Hi everyone! Due to the tremendous success of our 5th Horseshoe Tournament, the CBSC decided to put out a: Cholla Chatter Special Horseshoe Tournament Edition, April 2012. Our sponsors are the best!! Without all of you, we couldn’t have done it! The players LOVED their gifts and the raffle prize winners LOVED their prizes! All of us CBSC Members LOVE our sponsors too!!! The Peñasco Cruz Roja LOVES our sponsors as well! There are pictures from the tournament on our Facebook Page, CBSC Horseshoe Tournament. Unfortunately I couldn’t post the Chatter Edition for all to see on Facebook! Better yet, JOIN the Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club and get every issue of the Cholla Chatter e-mailed to you!! New members get a discount! Thank you again for all your help! Here’s to next year being as successful as this one! I hope you all decide to continue your sponsorship! Thank you again! Tammy Hicks CBSC Board Member

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