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

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

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

DIALING INSTRUCTIONS from the U.S., Canada and Mexico

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

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 Guardian Title and Escrow.............(044-638) 386-1445 or............................................................(623) 910-2930

H 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

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

L 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

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

Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839

B 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 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. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056

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

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 Sushi Sun Restaurant.....................................383-2772

T Tapia, Miguel.......................................(602)-266-0225 The Lighthouse Restaurant............................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant..............................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................(602) 748-4134 Turati Optical.................................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919

P 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 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 Realty Executives...........383-4699/ (602) 334-4134 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................(480) 463-6255 Fax.....................................................383-5193

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER

or..........................................................(602) 324-7241

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

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

M 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

Acqua Spa..........................388-5382/(623) 207-9275 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................(520) 387-4846

or......................................................(520) 777-0018

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

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers

dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

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

Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712

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

Cheiky’s Pizza La Duela Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. 388-4414, 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

Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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 $15 USD for 25 words • 10¢ per word thereafter LOGO CLASSIFIED ADS: $35 + word count of ad MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com Facebook and Twitter CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Linda Sharp, Rob Baylor, Bruce Baldwin, Joe Houchin, Miguel Tapia, Dr. Sidhartha Hindú ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Claudia Rivas - Account Executive 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

For the past few months, Sandy has been writing my editorial. I had asked her several times to put her picture and name over the page, but she adamantly refused. I think she was afraid that if she wrote something controversial, she would have to answer for it and, by using my name, she could always blame me. As it turned out, all went well. She did a good job and neither of us had to fend off any complaints. In the May Rocky Point Times Editorial Sandy explained that I was taking external beam radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I was diagnosed 11 years ago and, at that time, I was given only a few months to live. Six months was my max time, they said. Well, we showed them! Now, I am very happy to report that the treatments were successful. My P.S.A. level is on a downward spiral. Once again I would like to thank so many people for their prayers and offers of various housing arrangements, as my treatments had to be done in Phoenix five days a week for 9 weeks. And a special thank you to Blanca, owner of Hacienda del Sol Furniture and Window Coverings for her kind card and gift. While on the subject of prostate cancer, there are many men here in Rocky Point who are dealing with prostate issues or who have been cured of prostate cancer. One of them is my friend John Marriot. He and I have been talking for a while about starting a support group or a prostate survivors club or something of the sort. Mainly for all of us to get together, swap experiences, and maybe answer questions of a personal nature which are often difficult to discuss or to find someone who can relate. If anyone is interested in forming such a group, contact John at (011-52-638) 383-5746 or Tom at (011-52-638) 383-6325 (both here in Rocky Point). Enough of that medical stuff. I was going from Rocky Point to the U.S. on the 1st of June and, as I went thru Sonoyta and approached the bridge, there was a policeman with his arms waving, saying, “Go Left”. Looking past him, I saw that the center of the Sonoyta bridge was gone. I knew that they had been working on replacing it, but I sure didn’t think they would remove the bridge before building another. There is the other two lane ‘bridge’, which crosses the wash to the west of the ‘main’ bridge. Sandy has posted a marked Google map (nicely done by Spencer Farnsworth) on our Rocky Point

Times Facebook Page AND in this issue, on page 6, you can see the map and information about the detour in the ad which will show you exactly where to turn whether you are traveling north FROM Rocky Point, or south TO Rocky Point. It is OUR SECRET ROUTE, we have been using for about 22 years...now everyone will know about it. Only thing is that, if we get a big Monsoon rain before the main bridge is re-built, we will not be crossing there when it is covered with water! Anyway, we shall see what happens. We are told that we’re looking at maybe 6 months. Now, as we go to print for July, we see that there are cones out in Sonoyta, and signs, and policemen in the intersections to help you. BUT, be sure to make a COMPLETE STOP at the intersections, as one of our Facebook friends, got a ticket there for not STOPPING! “Thunder on the Beach” is not only a place for race cars on the track at Sandy Beach, it is also a newly remodeled and recently opened restaurant on the Malecon. The very first restaurant on the water, as you enter the Old Port, is now Thunder on the Beach Sports Bar and Restaurant which, for many years, was Porto Fino’s Italian Restaurant. Bob, the owner of “Thunder”, is semi-retiring from the racing end of “Thunder on the Beach”, and is devoting his time to the restaurant business. Sandy and I had lunch there last week. She had their Avocado Surprise, and she said it was really good. She posted that fact on our RPTimes Newspaper Facebook Page and got instant responses from people agreeing with her. (Facebook is an amazing business tool). I was more thirsty than I was hungry and drank one, or maybe two, of the best Piña Coladas (see their ad on Pg. 41). Another new restaurant opening was the RP BBQ. For some very tasty smoked and barbequed ribs and chicken (fried chicken, too), go to the east side of Benito Juarez just south of Calle 13, next to Santander Bank. Sandy and I had dinner there. Ribs for me, chicken for Sandy, both were excellent. The chocolate cake we were too full to eat there, we took home with us. Sandy said to tell everyone that they served REAL buttermilk ranch dressing with her salad. Very important!!! The biggest Grand Opening for the month of June was that of Sam’s Club, right next door to Bodega Aurrera on Benito Juarez, at the north end of town. You can’t miss it, I think it has the largest sign in all of Peñasco. AND, some of the main street signs have an added sign which shows you which way to turn at that particular intersection, to get to the Sam’s Club. Really! We are not just a small fishing village anymore. Pretty soon we may have a Home Depot or Lowe’s.

In May’s Rocky Point Times editorial, Sandy wrote about our 32nd bi-annual off road trip to El Golfo. Due to limited space, she left out one of the most memorable events. Something that has NEVER, ever happened on any of our previous trips... We LOST people. A couple of our friends, two senior citizens whose identity we will not disclose (our wagon master Robert Lee Rowe and his passenger in the buggy, Shirley Wallace), decided to separate from the group and take a short-cut? When the group came together at the 2nd train station, for our scheduled lunch stop, the romantic duo were nowhere to be found. After an anxious hour and a half, Dave and Debby Penn went back out into the desert, again, trying to find them. They found them walking along the Coastal Highway, exhausted, and dehydrated, with Shirley’s bloody shins, white socks and white tennis shoes, glowing blood-red! We still do not know WHY Robert drove Shirley about a mile and a half out into the desert?? And then, while trying to turn around, he high centered his buggy (which he NEVER does), and they had to hike that mile and a half to be found and rescued. Bounce dryer sheets – a friend of ours sent us a copy of a message, supposedly sent by the U.S. Postal service to mail carriers, touting the benefits of a sheet of bounce. Here are a few of the suggestions. Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer. I use it when I’m working outside. It really works. The insects just veer around you. It repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season. Tie a Bounce sheet to the top of your hummingbird feeder to keep away bees. Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away. I put a few sheets under our cats food dishes, and it kept the flies away. Don’t know why it works, but it does. Almost last, is the request I received from the officials at the border crossing, going back into the USA last week, regarding U.S. and Canadian citizens being compliant with the WHTI Initiative. This Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requires that U.S. and Canadian citizens present a WHTI-compliant travel document for entry into the United States by land and sea. U.S. Customs and Border Protection strongly recommend that you obtain a radio frequency identification technology (RFD)enabled travel document to make crossing the border faster and more efficient. These documents include 1) U.S. Passport Card 2) Enhanced Drivers Licenses or Enhanced Identification Cards 3) NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST/EXPRES Card. And, of course, your U.S, or Canadian Passport is always good. To check out, or apply for your WHTI-compliant document, visit www. GetYouHome.gov to see which, if any, document is right for you. Lastly, we hear that, by the time you are reading this Editorial, the CitiCinemas 6 Plex will be open. Maybe not all of the theaters will be open by their inauguration date of Thursday, June 28th, but for sure two will open on that date. So, let’s go to the Movies! OK, keep cool. I think we’re looking at a long hot summer ahead of us.

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EVENTS CALENDAR JULY 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! Sunday 1st Elecciones México Wednesday 4th Independence Day (U.S.A) Saturday 7th Las Vegas Night. Sponsored by the City of Puerto Peñasco and Sonoran Resorts. www. sonoranresorts.mx/lasvegas Puerto Peñasco Deep Sea Fishing Tournament Sunday 8th Puerto Peñasco Deep Sea Fishing Tournament Tuesday 10th Rocky Point Times Deadline

Planning a Rocky Point Event in the future? Let us know Email Alicia at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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Circus Mexicus XXI the beach, hardly any humidity and perfect temperature. Fans spread out all around the stage set right next to the bar, and very close to the water, some fans were playing in the waves while listening to the concert, others had beach chairs and towels with the whole family enjoying the show, the half moon rose right over the sandy beach condos yellow and huge making a postcard picture while the fireworks lit the sky with the tunes of the melodies.

By Rita Pizarro The night of June 9th marked the XXI Circus Mexicus with a magical concert from Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers “RCPM”. This time the concert took place right on the beach at Wrecked at the Reef. Weather couldn’t have been more perfect with a light wind blowing straight from

I heard it had always been a dream of Roger Clyne to play his music right at the ocean’s edge were the desert meets the sea, and that is what made this concert extra special, the logistics of changing venue, placing all the equipment in the right place, having security and making this happen were not easy but it certainly was worth it, here we have an excerpt from one of the band’s fans, the Butler family: “Perfect weather, perfect music. Roger Clyne and

the Peacemakers provided a thrilling and entertaining concert as always, but added some unique twists that kept the audience on their toes. Mixed in with the old favorites were some great cover tunes, most unlikely being Crackling Rosie by Neil Diamond. And Roger does Tom Petty better than Tom Petty. Throw in some Violent Femmes and Beastie Boys and you have something for every generation in attendance. Possibly helped by the beautiful ocean breeze blowing through his hair, Roger had an amazing amount of energy throughout the entire show. The crowd got their fair share of the spotlight too, as Roger stepped away from the mic frequently to allow his die-hard fans to belt out the lyrics they all know and love. Guitarist Jim Dalton wowed the crowd with some spectacular solos throughout the evening. All in all, a very

memorable evening. In other words, typical Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.” Roger Clyne not only plays the biggest concert in Rocky Point every year benefitting the local economy with the thousands of attendees who come not just for the concert night but for a full weekend of events including rock and beach soccer, hotdog and a smile and the day after party at JJ’s Cantina also known as the Mañanaton. He is also well known for his charity work and year round love for the town and the locals often supporting children sport teams, donating to the local orphanage and promoting tourism. Thank you to all the attendees to this concert and for a magical musical weekend in Rocky Point and for making this a successful safe and enjoyable family event! Thank you Mark Olszewski and Janet Mooneyham for the pictures.

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Let’s talk about the weather… Evening red and morning grey, two sure signs of one fine day. A ring around the sun or moon means rain or snow coming soon.

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Sea gull, sea gull, sits on the sand, It’s never good weather while you’re on the land Really? Even if tasty food is lying on the sand and the seagull is hungry? Folks have been predicting the weather since caveman times. Shepard’s, sailors, and soldiers at war relied on weather lore, history and luck to predict what’s up next in our atmosphere. Farmers looked to the skies, the moon and the wind for a prediction of future crops. Sailors looked to the sea, the moon and the sky for what was to come. Sudden changes were noted and signs were observed. Years ago, weather forecasting operated on all human prediction. Easy to remember rhymes were passed down generation to generation, traveling country to country as folks migrated, helping man to remember patterns or predictions from days past. Some of the most common limericks are known in numerous languages and familiar worldwide. Here are a few useful weather rhymes that may come in handy while at the beach in Rocky Point: Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; Red sky in morning, sailor takes warning (Recite this one at every spectacular rocky point sunset with glowing red skies; your human prediction rate will be about 99% accurate) When the wind blows from the west, fish bite best. When it blows from the east, fish bite least. (Need to have a fisherperson give their advice on the accuracy of this one!) When sea-gulls fly to land, a storm is at hand Rain before seven, fine before eleven.

Perhaps, a few sound familiar, multitudes of rhymes exist. I grew up with the one about the cows laying down, or standing up… When cows are standing no rain, if they are lying down in the field, rain will arrive. Aches and pains brought rain, if the salt was clumping in the salt shaker, well..You get the point…, one could fill a newspaper with weather rhymes, farmer’s almanac predictions and 2012 catastrophic insights. Although I like reciting the weather lore rhymes, the lunar phases and the old fashioned animal behavior patterns, it is not my first choice in checking the weather. No, I don’t use them to plan my weekend at the beach in Rocky Point or any other trip. Modern technology has changed weather forecasting forever. With the help of weather stations, weather buoys at sea mixed together with pulse Doppler’s, analysis methods, algorithms, satellites and anemometer’s, we can predict the weather worldwide and even how strong the wind will blow 5 days ahead of time. Meteorology is amazing when you compare what was then and what we have now. There were two men who are credited with the birth of weather forecasting, Frances Beaufort and Robert Fitzroy. Yes, Beaufort and Fitzroy have two famous inventions. The Beaufort Scale (wind force scale) and Fitzroy barometer. Fitzroy, according to historical documents, developed charts to allow predictions to be made, which he called “forecasting the weather”, historians credit him with coining the term weather forecast. Fitzroy, set up barometers at ports to predict the weather at sea. He also set up land stations and through telegraphs communicated daily weather reports to him at set times. What would Beaufort and Fitzroy think of the 24 hour weather channel or weather apps we pull up on our phones. The 24 hour weather channel has been on the air since 1982, and now 30 years later we can check the wind speed for Sandy Beach in Rocky Point in our hand on our phone. A popular phone app is the wunderground.com application. It is a free smart phone, Android, IPhone or IPad app (and website) providing local and reliable weather data. Wunderground has more than 24,000 personal weather

stations with one right here in Playa La Jolla next to Las Conchas. Wunderground is the largest network of weather reporting stations in the world and the first weather site on the Internet founded in 1995. If you are in the USA using wunderground you can also select a nearby radio station and enjoy old fashioned radio from your computer or you smart phone app. For the fishing crowd or boaters out there, weather tools are available for specialist marine, aviation and tropical storm. Many websites and phone apps are out there to predict the weather. If your sitting on your patio looking at the sea a longstanding wall thermometer works great. Of course now we have the ones you buy at Costco with the international time station and indoor and outdoor temps readable as well as the humidity and forecast. Clearly, we have come a long way. The best thing about weather in Rocky Point? It is pretty predictable even without rhymes, thermometers or the internet. Clear skies, little rain and loads of sunshine. When I first moved to Rocky Point someone told me a rhyme about the wind…Can’t remember how it goes exactly…but I know it’s something about 3 days of wind and then calm again. When it’s windy, weather app or not I end up counting the days and know in 3 days it will be calm again. Guess I still rely on the weather lore. So here’s my weather prediction for Puerto Peñasco without any internet. I predict brilliant blue skies, turquoise waters, little or no rain, no hurricanes or notable earthquakes in any near future, nonexistent mosquitoes and a little bit of humidity snuggling close to us in July, August and September, but indoor /outdoor weather 7 months of the year, with a slight chill in the air in winter months but plenty of sunshine every day… that about sums up picture perfect weather in Rocky Point… Okay, add a dash of wind and a plethora of awe inspiring color hues shattering the sky when the sun plops into the sea and I think that covers it. Of course there are always these: The sudden storm lasts not three hours The sharper the blast, the sooner ‘tis past. The higher the clouds the better the weather. Cold is the night when the stars shine bright.

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.

CLOROX VERSUS PEROXIDE You might want to try: 1. Take one capful of peroxide (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for one minute daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs. 3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. 4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. 5. Spray a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on your feet (especially the toes) every night, for foot fungus, and let dry. 6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for 5-10 minutes several times a day. 7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. 8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue. 9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for 10 minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly. 10. If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it’s not a drastic change. 11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections. 12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. 13. Use peroxide to clean mirrors. There is no smearing.

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I remember when, as a third grade student at a one-room schoolhouse in Iowa, a lovely teacher told me there’s no such thing as a stupid question. That may have been true way back then. But faced with the questions Cap’n Greg got this month, if the sweet old girl was alive today, she’d probably be driven to do tequila shooters and dance on a table top at The Reef. Q: There are no sharks in the Sea of Cortez, right? A: Wrong. Among the many species of sharks in this area are scalloped hammerheads, bull sharks, the roughskinned Mexican hornshark, and the basking shark, which is the world’s largest fish measuring close to 40 feet. There are also great white sharks that scientists believe may come from the Pacific to feed and breed, but few venture north as far as Peñasco. Unregulated factory ships almost wiped out the sharks 30 to 40 years ago, but education and conservation efforts are resulting in a resurgence in Sea of Cortez shark populations. If you still don’t believe there are sharks in these waters, I invite you to tie a pork chop around your waist and swim out to Bird Island. Good luck with that. Q: What will the weather be like in September? A: What? You don’t have an Internet connection? Do I look like Al Roker? Okay. Here goes. The September weather is the same as July and August. Hot and humid but not quite as hot as Tucson or Phoenix. After all, you have an ocean and any number of swim-up bars to soak in to

cool down. Sometimes the wind can be a factor if you plan to play gin rummy on a beach blanket, but I’ve found a can of Tecate Light works pretty well to hold the deck in place. Q: Has the 6-plex Cinema opened? A: No, not yet. But I understand there is already chewing gum under the seats and a sticky substance on the floors consisting of Coca Cola and crushed Junior Mints. Q: I know the hot dogs are good in Rocky Point, but do they have steaks here, too? A: You don’t get around much, do you? When I tire of carne asada tacos and burritos, which doesn’t happen too often, I shop at the meat market across from the TelMex office. You can also find decent steaks at Super Ley and the Walmart (Bodega Aurrera). Ask anyone for directions. Some people say Mexican beef is better because, unlike in the States, few antibiotics and feed additives are used on the cattle here. In addition, grilling with mesquite charcoal adds to the flavor. But you sound like the kind of guy who puts ketchup on prime rib, so maybe you should stick to hot dogs and leave the steak grilling to us grownups.

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Circus Mexicus & Wrecked at the Reef…A Winning Combo!

By Zack and Via’s Dad

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers were welcomed back to Rocky Point for the weekend of June 8th. The band had several events going on including JJ’s Cantina, meet and greets and of course the main event held Saturday night at Wrecked at the Reef. The attendance was the biggest I can remember with thousands gathering at the beach to see their awesome show covering many of their old and new tunes as well as songs from Roger’s days with the Refreshments. In years past, the concerts were held in downtown Rocky Point in a vacant lot across from Hotel Peñasco. Although, the band never fails to deliver, the location was sometimes difficult to accommodate the people with limited parking and space around the venue. In recent years, the event moved to Sandy Beach next to Chango’s on the sand dunes. Although, both locations are right here in Rocky Point, this year’s June concert was extra special! The stage was set up about a football field’s length to our Sea of Cortez and had unlimited space from the stage right down to the beach. Some people even came via boat to watch and enjoy the tunes from the water. It was a breezy, cool night with daytime temperatures in the low 80’s and concert time temperatures in the 70’s! What a difference for those coming from the 105 degree heat of

Tucson, Phoenix, Scottsdale and other various Arizona cities. The music was complemented with an array of fireworks throughout the show along with the moon glistening across the waves. Wr e c k e d at the Reef really did their homework and planned well with the myriad of beverage tents available to the concert folk. They had vodka lemonade and margarita tents, beer tents and of course you could always venture into “Wrecked” for some other libations and food. The servers were all so friendly offering everyone cold drinks and a warm smile. I spoke with Randy and Steve, the owners of Wrecked at the Reef and they said they made large tanks and built underground pipes to transport the beverages down to the beach which ended up at the server’s tents and went right into their taps to serve to the throngs of customers. Hats off to the owners for some awesome ingenuity! It was truly great to see the beaches full, the resorts jumping, the incredible weather and most importantly the amazing friendliness of our Mexican neighbors. The thousands of fans in attendance truly had a week to remember! We all look forward to Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers next visit to the best beach town in Mexico… or the USA...our own, ROCKY POINT! Until next month, PICTURE SUCCESS. Now picture you in the success at the pinnacle of it all! Now, go achieve it so the next time we see you in Rocky Point, we see your smile before we see you! Live your life with no regrets. Call someone today that you need to say “I’m sorry”. Call someone today to tell them how much they mean to you. After all, everyone thinks YOU ARE AMAZING… NOW GO SHOW THEM! ADIOS AMIGOS! MARCO

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“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” (a 501©3 tax exempt corporation) by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM

The elections are this month and we are hoping that the new government is as animal friendly as the previous. We want to thank Alex Zepeda Munro for ALL the good that he has accomplished for the city of Puerto Peñasco, the people and the animals. The city has many events planned with our new Major! AACORP was a sponsor in the first spay/neuter clinic working with Give a Life foundation out of San Diego almost 4 years ago. Since that time the city of Puerto Peñasco has conducted two clinics per year and performed surgery on over 1,000 animals. Veterinarians volunteer their services and in return we give them beach homes to stay in and their meals are covered. Transportation is also provided. Rodger Clifton with FMI Real Estate has been donating homes, along with individuals who have offered their own homes and condos. So many of you have volunteered and worked at the clinics with the veterinarians and brought food to the clinics. We are hoping to conduct the clinics more than twice a year. We want to thank all that helped make this dream a reality. AACORP Sends out a monthly Newsletter with additional news and the latest information on the animals. You can email Nancy to be put on the Newsletter email list.Nancy_ phelan@yahoo.com NEWS There is a new rescue group in town that we consider a true friend to the animals. Pet effect was started by Ariadna a year ago. Ari has built a wonderful shelter just behind Giuseppis on the other side of the railroad tracks and at the present time has 22 dogs. Pet effect has a full time person living at the property. She will be getting them

spayed/ neutered and put up for adoption. A n i m a l Adoption C e n t e r of Rocky Point will be working closely with Pet effect in adoption and fundraising efforts. Ari will be concentrating on education and working with the city of Puerto Peñasco. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point is the only cat rescue in the city. Cats and kittens are very seldom adopted and we are hoping to build a larger cat house for them. We are in need of dry cat and kitten food, cat litter, cat condos, toys, flea and tick spray and all cat and kitten items and of course funds for spay/neuter until the next clinic in December. EVENTS The Yappy Hour Doggy Fashion Show, held at the Paradise Beach Club in the Mirador was great fun for all. We are hoping to have another doggy show in the spring. We are looking for dog trainers that live here in the city and would like to work on agility training for shows and also to get the children involved with working with the animals. Thank you to Eva and Kory from the Paradise Beach Club. Pictures by Tony Ballesteros. Tony is a wonderful well known photographer here in the city. Pictured are the winners of the fashion show. Dennis Willis of Las Conchas won first prize of “Top Dog” with his little Jack Russell mix “Eduardo”. Arath Ontiveros’s Pug won most handsome, and best dressed and cutest were claimed by a Mexican hairless brought by their owner Margaret Battis from Phoenix. Tom Lowe’s poodle won prettiest. All the dogs received blue ribbons and a nice bag of pet goodies and treats. An added surprise was Mario Lopez from the city! Mario attended the dog show to present Nancy Phelan with a framed recognition for her work with the spay/neuter clinic held in April. Thank you Mario and the city of Puerto Peñasco. AACORP is the only rescue in Rocky Point that is recognized by the city. NEEDS The center is in need of a newer vehicle to transport the animals and supplies. Our present vehicle is a 1997 model, and on its last leg. If you would like to donate or sell a 2005 or newer SUV to help, please call Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012 or (602) 412-3932. Your vehicle donation is a tax deduction.

Other needs are cleaning supplies, flea and tick spray, dog and cat beds, feeding containers, canopies for shade, slats for chain link fencing and “Quick comfort pet beds” – check out their web page. These are the best! We also use Kuranda above ground beds and these can be purchased through our web site directly through Kuranda, Just go to www. rpaac.org/donate to donate a Kuranda bed for the animals. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point has been at the same location now for eleven years. Coming into town go one block past (south) Lucas Chicken Palapas restaurant, turn left (east) and come down three blocks and we are on the north/west corner of Leon de la Barra and Cuauhtémoc. Please bring donations to the center or to Giuseppe’s as we do not have additional drop off sites in Mexico, Call for drop off sites in Arizona. We are now able to purchase Kirkland dog and puppy food here in Rocky Point at Fruiteria Welton located just before the signal at the police station, on the right side street and just south of Sante Fe market. Prices are great and this way we do not have to worry about crossing into Mexico with American pet food. The Kirkland food sold here is made in the USA and distributed through Costco Mexico. Finally a problem solved. Kirkland Chicken and rice dog food is $385 pesos and Kirkland puppy food is $205 pesos. With the exchange rate as it is now the prices are very reasonable and comparable to the US. You can send cash donations (checks made out to AACORP) and we can purchase the needed pet food. We still need canned cat and dog food and of course cat litter. AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Remember to visit us on facebook and sign up for our newsletter for all the latest news or needs for the center. We have two pages “nancy phelan” and “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point”. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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Spirit of Barrio Obrera Glowed on Día de la Santa Cruz

by Joe Houchin

No matter how long one has lived or traveled in foreign countries, every so often a cultural experience will happen that reawakens the magical impression that first created the desire to learn more about—even relocate to a particular destination. When it’s Mexico, there are many colorful festivities, large and small, throughout the year to keep our appreciation for this country impassioned. One such event takes place on May 3 of each year. It’s called Día de la Santa Cruz (Day of the Holy Cross). It is two days after Mexico’s Labor Day and is celebrated mostly by the construction workers, mainly bricklayers. In reality, it is a neighborhood celebration attended by almost everyone within miles around. It begins at the end of the work day with a Catholic mass service followed by a dinner and then live music until the wee hours. The evening is paid for by neighborhood donations throughout the year. As in every local Mexican event, no matter how small or large, strangers (gringos included) are always welcome and even honored. In Puerto Peñasco, the largest May 3 celebration takes place in the Barrio Obrera, the neighborhood that runs along the old Cholla Road portion that has been paved. At first, it seemed like they had a lot of chairs lined up along the short dirt street with a band stage set up where it dead ends. It seemed like a lot, but people continued to flow in until the number was over 500! Most seemed to know each other or were introducing their families to their neighbors. Mass was held by the parish’s new Priest, just ordained in March, Padre Eduardo Medina Chew. He delivered a meaningful sermon followed by Holy Communion and finished by blessing the crowd with sprinkles of Holy Water. Recorded music began as a committee began serving plates, each with a portion of corn tortillas, machaca, arroz and frijoles. The kids started doing all the modern dances to the Mexican music while waiting for the band to start at 9:00PM. Everyone seemed ready for a long night of camaraderie and celebration. This marked the 14th consecutive year for this celebration. What makes it so unique is that it is organized by the common folk who live and work in the Barrio. Pancho Belén has served as either the main organizer or has overseen the details since the very beginning. He himself works the Sandy Beach selling jewelry. His wife, Yolanda, is one of the two masseuses you see on the beach in front of the Sonoran Sea every day. This event is pure Mexico that will take you back to some of those first impressions you had of this lovely country that draw visitors back so often, and so often draw them back to live. This article is brought to you by The Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, and Director of Sales.

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Healthy Paradise A local women’s group, Las Mariposas Sociales, has raised money to fund a defibrillator for Red Cross. One of the very generous group members secured the equipment at a substantial discount. One of her comments really stuck with me. She said the health of the community is directly related to the health of the local Red Cross. Many of you may not know that in Mexico, in a medical emergency, Red Cross is the first responder. If needed, they call in the Fire Department and sometimes the private clinics. The other thing you may not know, is they are staffed primarily by volunteers and operate only insofar as donations permit.

Administrator Reyes, Margaret, Kory and Sandy from Las Mariposas Sociales and President Valdés Puerto Peñasco Cruz Roja While presenting the new equipment, three of us from the women’s group were able to have a tour of the local facility and get more information about this group that is so important to the health of our community. We met with the Cruz Roja President, Jorge Valdés (a volunteer 2 year position) and Administrator Faustino Reyes, the only paid administrative position. They informed us that they are staffed by between 45-50 volunteers who receive no compensation. They also have 4 emergency medical technicians who receive some compensation (not enough to call it a salary). There is also

a volunteer doctor at the facility from 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Should you run out of your prescription medication, with evidence of your prior prescription, you can get a new prescription written to be filled at a local pharmacy, for a nominal fee, or they may even be able to provide it, or an emergency dose. Please bear in mind, this is only for some medications. They also provide first aid services on site and the eye check and health document that you need to apply for your Mexican Driver’s License. (A personal aside, a friend of mine fell and cut her face. After receiving her stitches at Cruz Roja, her friends drove her back to Scottsdale and she went to a plastic surgeon who assured her they had done a great job and she would have minimal scarring.) Training All volunteers receive training in first aid and emergency response. Most often this training is supplied by the State level of Cruz Roja. Some volunteers travel to other cities to receive this training and return to teach the others in Puerto Peñasco. In fact several volunteers had just returned from receiving training on the defibrillator equipment and were training others. Volunteers visit the schools to interest young people in volunteering for Cruz Roja.

Peñasco, please be as generous as you can. You never know when you or someone you know might need their services. Their largest fund raiser is the national campaign during the spring. As you can imagine given the current economic condition, donations have been down. This year they were able to collect approximately $29,000 (less than half of what is required to continue current service levels). The Board of Directors also conducts periodic fund raisers such as concerts and raffles. The City of Peñasco donates to Cruz Roja. They pay the electric bill for the facility and contribute to the vehicle fuel and compensation for the emergency medical technicians. There is also a special fund for equipment administered by the Sonoran Cruz Roja. When local citizens renew their vehicle registration each year they may make a donation of 60 pesos. 30% of these funds are used to fund Cruz Roja operations in small towns that do not have a large number of vehicles and 70% is used to buy equipment in the town where the money was donated. In 2010, Puerto Peñasco Cruz Roja was able to purchase an ambulance valued at $22,000 with these funds. Cruz Roja also accepts donations of cash, equipment, medication (prescription and over the counter) and supplies at their facility located on Blvd. Fremont, #140 which is 3 blocks east of Benito Juarez on the north side of the street.

Another successful group of trainees Donations As I said in the beginning of this article, Cruz Roja exists only through donations. So when you see their collection points on the streets of

Puerto Peñasco Cruz Roja facility Activities To give you some idea of the magnitude of the work done by our

local Cruz Roja, Jorge Valdés told me that they perform over 5,000 services a year. Approximately half are emergency ambulance responses and half are first aid services performed at their facility. They also support the home for the elderly, Casa Hogar, by providing medical services, nutritional supplements. They visit with the home’s residents. They talk with them, do some limited exercise and play games such as dominoes. They do all of this on an annual budget of about $65,000.00, truly an amazing fete.

Activities at Casa Hogar

Current Project and Needs With donations from two Arizona Rotary Clubs, the area for treating emergencies is being remodeled and refurnished. They need funds to complete this project for maximum utilization. Some on-going supply needs are: Surgical gloves, first aid supplies, wraps and braces, crutches. They are also in need of a respirator. Do what you can to support Cruz Roja and make Puerto Peñasco a healthier paradise.

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A Dream can come True

By Susie Flinn, Coldwell Banker by the Sea Broker/Owner Also known as Rocky Point Real Estate Girl.com My dream of permanently residing in our Paradise of Puerto Peñasco came true, and yours can too. My husband has been visiting Puerto Peñasco for over 50 years and me for over 35 years. I have seen significant improvements, growth and have met many wonderful people living in our Paradise. My husband is retired and is currently working full time building our home in Cholla Bay, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point), Mexico. Our home is just one of our dreams that is coming true. My husband’s and my dream came true when I retired as a 40 year tenure nurse, Hospital Administrator. Drove from San Francisco in April of 2007, shedding our warm clothes for shorts, t-shirts and sandals. We made banking and mail changes and our voyage started us towards our Rocky Point success. It was an easy move. I embarked in the kayak continuing my journey of real estate in 2007. I grabbed my oars and started rowing. My enthusiasm, honesty and integrity working with buyers and sellers became apparent and I found that this is a niche for me. I continued my education, furthering my knowledge to become the Owner/Broker of Coldwell Banker By the Sea. The Coldwell Banker By the Sea Team of

associates offers our customers an array of high quality services, including listing property, assisting buyers with a purchase of property, rentals and property management. Our office has a beautiful collection, a Museum of Sea life and resort photos. Please stop by our office for a tour. Our Mission Statement: Coldwell Banker By the Sea, a real estate brokerage company providing the highest quality service to buyers, sellers and colleagues while providing team admiration with the following values: Integrity, Passion, Competency, Customer Service, and Innovation. Vision Statement The ultimate vision of Coldwell Banker By the Sea; is to be the most prosperous real estate brokerage and to incorporate our values of Integrity, Passion, Competency, Customer Service and Innovation. We will strive by evaluating our vision statement and timeline quarterly to ensure we are reaching our goals. My goal is success in whatever I do. Every day I navigate the waters of real estate by evaluating my short term, mid-term and long term goals; I evaluate my plan continuously to ensure I am riding the wave to success. I believe each of us have our values to live by. I find that my compass points in a clear direction. Set your compass to Latitude 31 and visit our Paradise and fulfill your dream too! Please take a moment to stop by our Melanie Plaza Suite 101, located on Fremont Blvd. U.S. (602) 425-5133, LOCAL (638) 3888999. You’ll find a museum of beautiful Rocky Point pictures. Thank you. Susie Flinn, Licensed agent, State of Sonora, Mexico Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker By the Sea www.ColdwellbankerBytheSea.com U.S. (602) 425-5133 Local (011-52-638) 388-8999

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GOT QUESTIONS - ASK BRUCE This month we start a new feature: “Got Questions? Ask Bruce! Bruce Baldwin has been assisting people with real estate issues here in Rocky Point for nearly 20 years. As Founder and General Manager of Guardian Title and Escrow in Rocky Point, he and his staff field questions everyday about Mexican titles, bank trusts, escrow, subdivisions, LLCs, substitute beneficiaries, and many other topics. If you have a question, email it tobruce@RPGuardian.com. QUESTION: My wife and I have our eyes on a waterfront home that was just listed. The realtor says the house does not have a bank trust. Being still green to the bank trust thing, I don’t understand. How can a house that is “owned” by a US citizen not have a trust? Would I expose myself to any risk by buying it and then securing a trust? I would greatly appreciate an independent answer. (S.S.) Dear S.S.: Short Answer: For a non-Mexican, the bank trust is the title to the property. If a US citizen does not have a bank trust, he does not own the property. Somebody else does. Longer Answer: Every piece of residential property in Rocky Point is owned by somebody. If you go to the Public Registry in Rocky Point and look up a property, somebody’s name is on the title. In the case of the waterfront home you’re looking at, the “owners” name is not on the title. Instead the property is owned by a Mexican citizen or company. You cannot acquire any rights to the property without the Mexican owner’s permission. If you pay the purchase price to the gringo “owner,” you will not be paying the person whose name is on the title. There are a variety of reasons that a US citizen would seem to “own” a Mexican

property and not have a bank trust. Many of these reasons should cause you to “run for your life.” There are a few cases, though, where the reason might be quite innocent and the property merits further investigation. To be absolutely clear, though, many of these situations are not innocent. Proceed with GREAT caution. Ask your realtor this question, “If I pay cash, can I get a bank trust (the title) at closing?” Be sure you specify that you mean the word “closing” to be the point at which you pay for the property and sign the bank trust document. Sometimes the word “closing” is used rather loosely in Rocky Point and can be used to mean something else. Don’t be convinced to pay for the property upfront and be told, “You can apply for the title (bank trust) later.” You wouldn’t do that in the US, don’t do it here. QUESTION: I have a bank trust on my condo. It’s in the name of an American LLC and I simply purchased the LLC from the prior owner and the condo came with it. Is this really legal? Yes, it is completely legal under Mexican law and is a popular technique for owning property in Rocky Point. It is especially popular when multiple families want to go together to share ownership of a condo or beach house. Two steps, however, are required when you buy Rocky Point property that is held by an LLC. First, certain legal filings are required in the US, and second, the Mexican bank holding the trust must be notified. Every Mexican bank requires a number of documents, each apostilled and translated to Spanish, when you make that notification. As long as both steps were carried out fully and correctly you have nothing to be concerned about.

Circus Mexicus...on the Beach Again?

I thought the band played their hearts off & loved every minute of it!! We REALLY enjoyed the concert & are sorry to hear there was so much disappointment. I really don’t think it was about dinero though; I believe that it was Roger’s dream to have a show on the beach that drove the venue change. Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to learn is by doing & I am sure the band will take note of people’s comments & make changes. I don’t know if a fan friendlier band than RCPM!!! Great to see RP so lively again!! Gracias Peacemakers!!! Terace Cobián

WORSE CONCERT SET UP EVER!!!!! Couldn’t see from anywhere you stood. Paid to buttload of money for higher level ticket only to have that area so jammed packed with bodies that you couldn’t get close to it. You could stand at beach side of Wrecked (left of stage) but then could barely hear only music no singing!!! They need to really re-think the stage set up. But on great note, More bodies in RP & Cholla then we have seen in a year down here!!! Xochitals/ Sally’s, JJs has been packed all weekend & so have all the other surrounding places too!! Last years set up you could walk around hear & see from every angle of the Venue. Sad to see that maybe the GREED of the Green has taken over!!! Very Disappointed attendee!!!! Libby Ellis It was difficult to see the show unless you were on the VIP raised platform, in which case it was difficult to move around without colliding with someone. The sound was “muddy” with almost no highs reaching the VIP platform. Beverages were EXTREMELY limited, and priced outrageously. The band poured their hearts into the show (tired as they must have been from the arduous schedule they had just completed) so it was really too bad that the sound, the service, and the viewing configuration worked against them so severely. I, for one, would be happy to see some serious changes next year including a new venue. Initially, I was quite excited that the concert was changed to Wrecked at the Reef. My excitement has now waned completely. Robert Farrell

The setup was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be from scoping it out prior to the concert, but we sat back by the shore and were very comfortable. Sound quality could have been better. Can they get wedges under the amps to aim them down toward the beach? I have a feeling the sound quality was perfect about fifteen feet above our heads. Great show, as usual. Would have loved to hear Sin Nombre, but otherwise perfect. THANK YOU, Jason Boots, for doing the Beastie Boys song. LOVED IT!!! Nicole Borgstahl Wiese I guess I’m glad we didn’t go this year... Erin Shugg-Fugiel We bring our kids every year and we won’t ever again if it’s there. We like to sit safely in the back and enjoy the music...we couldn’t hear or see a thing:( I do believe it was about making the $$ this year. Jerylin Klettlinger Evans

Setup area not good, even the Romans knew to put stage down view. Concert over sold, no room. Left after 15 mins if that. And water not allowed in. Refund concert needed. Wasted $80. Guess wrecked wanted our cash and not smiles. Adam Dishong Roger didn’t seem to be on his A game at all; venue left A LOT to be desired. I couldn’t wait to leave. and we’ve been to about 50 RCPM shows over the years, true fans but I was disappointedstanding on a sandy decline listening to poor music quality was pretty crappy. Wish I would have found a lil bar to watch the Paquaio fight instead. Brett Curtice What was with the drink prices. The people of the Wrecked at the Reef are greedy vampires. I live in RP and I will not be going to that bar ever again and I will spread the word. Lori Aker-Ramirez

366 Reasons to visit Rocky Point Minus 1!! The Roger Clyne show. Booo Adam Dishong

We had a “bad episode” at Roger Clyne Concert at Wrecked at the Reef, as they put 3000 on the beach “facing upwards” with the stage up near the top, so everyone who had a chair was falling backwards. We were in a spot (about 30 ft from the water) where people were walking by people “continually” for beer or bathrooms or whatever. We had a total of two beers, and both of them had “sand kicked in them.” If you left your spot, you couldn’t see to get back, and it was a wonder that I didn’t fall on people to get our 2nd beers. When I got back, people were walking by with their hands held out with lit cigarettes with long butts that could fall off, and I thought watch those fall on his “bald head.” By 9:30 pm when he said he had to go to the bathroom, I said to myself “that’s it.” It wasn’t like we were mad, we were just done, if you know what I mean. I had to walk out to near the road by “Thunder on the Beach” to get the car, come back and him pick up. We both said, we won’t do that again in the sand. Karen A. I guess there were 3,000 people there! A lot of people said the word “disorganized” while we were there, and “overcrowding” was put on one site. Roger Cline’s good spirit is what makes Circus Mexicus the best!! I realize it takes the efforts of many people to make it happen, and thank them all. It is one of the most fun and celebrated events in Rocky Point by people north of the border, and that is a tribute to Roger’s popularity. Also, as a business owner, I know myself and all the businesses thank him for the huge boost to tourism when he comes to play. Thank you Roger and the Peacemakers. Your name says it all. Sally Dalton I agree with what Sally said!!! Connie Lynn Heeter-Jones

Agree with Sally X2 Johnny McBride As for the venue, it was a new venue and they of course encountered some bumps that are expected with any new experience. I feel that there will and always be negative feedback from a certain few that will look for it. In saying that, I also feel that those negative comments will also be used as valuable tools for improvement next year. Wrecked at the Reef and RCPM both did a great job on handling the complaints with a very eloquent reply to the fans on Facebook and Twitter. I am not sure if you have seen them or not, but those will answer many of the questions you may be getting. Personally, I felt that they handled the unforeseen “hurdles” they encountered professionally and they did what they could, given the circumstances and resources they had. I honestly feel that the overall experience of the event outweighs any hiccups, and that is what should be highlighted. I had a great time and the show was just a minute part of that...the friendships, family, setting and memories made were truly my highlights and RCPM was just the catalyst to allow that to happen. I hope that answers your question. I also forwarded your question to Greg Ross, and he responded with the following reply; Christine, Thanks for the questions from Sandra regarding the show. We did have some last minute safety issues placing the stage on the beach that forced us to move it. Although not the best space we’ve ever had the show, we did feel that it kept the show on the beach which we had been communicating to our fan base since we put tickets on sale in February. We did receive feedback from some fans who weren’t happy about the arrangement but those numbers represented approximately 1% of attendance. That 1% is important to us however and changes are in the works for a different stage location in 2013. More detailed information can be found on the event Facebook page. Thanks, Greg Ross

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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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What Happened to Montezuma? By Rosarie Salerno In July of 1519 CE, the Conquistador Hernan Cortez communicated, through his translators, with Montezuma, telling him that they were friends and there was nothing to fear. Cortez also promised Montezuma he would be the lord over all the cities, under the King of Spain, that Cortez would conquer. After Cortez entered the city of Tenochtitlan, Montezuma did everything Cortez wanted for 6 months, even though the Emperor had a hundred thousand warriors ready to attack at his command. It had been decided not to force baptism on the Aztecs, aka the Mexica, as they didn’t understand the language spoken by the Spaniards. Instead, the Mexica were allowed to co-exist with their religion and Christianity, as long as there were no human sacrifices. However, Cortez did destroy their idols. Montezuma gave Cortez and his men all the gold artifacts that he possessed; hoping that when Cortez had enough gold he would leave. Cortez’s men were exceedingly greedy; they destroyed many beautiful works of art, removing the gem stones and melting down the gold. It was as though Montezuma had given up, knowing he could not defeat the conquistadors. Perhaps, he thought peace would be a better alternative to the death and bloodshed that would ensue if he tried to resist; he only wept. After 6 months Cortez had other business to attend to; leaving Tenochtitlan, he put Pedro de Alvarado, one of his Lieutenants, in charge. Once a year, the feast day honoring the most exalted god of the Aztec, Huitzilopochtli, occurred when Cortez was absent. Lieutenant Alvarado gave his permission to the Mexica priests, allowing them to honor the most sacred of all their gods, as long as there were no human sacrifices. At that time, Montezuma was being held in house arrest in the palace of Axayacatl, located next to the Main Temple, where Cortez’s men were also living. The ceremonial day of Huitzilopochtli, meant a great celebration at the Main Temple next to the palace. A huge festival was prepared,

including food, drink and dancing. The Aztecs believed that their dancing skills would impress the foreigners. The feasting and dancing were accompanied by drumming; as the festivities progressed so did the enthusiasm of the Aztecs. The drumming and dancing of the Mexica priests became more and more frantic; including howling and even urinating. The Spanish Lieutenant in charge became fearful that Aztecs were preparing to attack and kill his soldiers. He ordered the temple to be sealed off; he ordered his men to kill as many priests and people as possible. Alvarado’s men began, literally, hacking the natives to death, decapitating them; there were entrails dragging on the ground, and the drummer’s hands were chopped off. The soldiers attacked anyone they saw, indiscriminately, barbarically chasing people into their homes. The people were screaming. Most of them did not know what had happened or why. Alvarado was terrified; he had Montezuma chained like an animal. The attack, seemingly unprovoked, at their religious ceremony was deplorable. The blood-lust attack left pools of blood and body parts all over the temple and neighboring streets and homes. As word spread through the community the Mexica’s officers called forth their warriors and attacked the soldiers. Alvarado subdued the warriors with cross bows and gun fire. Several thousand Mexica died in the attacks. When Cortez returned to Tenochtitlan, he was outraged. He wanted to court-martial and hang Alvarado on the spot, but didn’t, knowing that most of his men were incompetent. Cortez asked Montezuma to restore peace; Montezuma wanted nothing but to die. The lord of Tlatelolco spoke on behalf of Montezuma, but the people refused him, saying that they were not Montezuma’s slaves anymore. The Mexica attacked and Montezuma was struck and killed during the battle. It is said the Spanish soldiers surrounded Montezuma, trying to protect him; he may have been killed by his own people. The fighting continued for several days, but Cortez was victorious due to the power of his guns and cannons.

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What will happen with my Mexico Property When I Die?

By Miguel A. Tapia

Typically, when a foreigner buys real estate property in Mexico, especially property which is located in the restricted zone, the purchase is done through a bank trust, which is a contract where the trustee bank holds direct title to the real estate, and the foreigner (buyer) is appointed as main beneficiary to such trust and has full control over the property, but must act via instructions to the trustee bank. In addition to the appointing of the main beneficiaries, such beneficiaries appoint substitute beneficiaries who will become main beneficiaries in case of the death of the existing beneficiaries. The clause by which the substitute beneficiaries are appointed is the equivalent to a will. So, when the main beneficiary passes away, all the substitute beneficiary needs to do is to prove to the trustee bank that the main beneficiary has passed away, so that the substitute beneficiary can be recognized before the bank as the new main beneficiary, no probate is needed. As thus far explained above, the structure of the substitute beneficiary is a straight forward process, as it should be and as it is intended to be. However, such process sometimes becomes greatly complicated when the foreigner, while still alive forgets about existence of the substitute beneficiary clause regarding its Mexico property, and when structuring it’s estate planning in the US, gives specific instructions in a will or a living trust that also covers what will happen with the Mexico property in case his or her death. Such provisions have a different outcome than what was provided for in the Mexican Bank Trust, by either appointing a different beneficiary to the property, or even worse, by incorporating the property or its rights into a living trust, which is a

trust that most of the Mexican banks will not recognize. We have seen many cases where clients have come to us trying to enforce a US judgment or a US probate which orders the property to go into a living trust and that the assets (including the Mexico property) be dispersed in a way that conflicts with what the Mexico Bank trust establishes. All of which not only makes it difficult to enforce, but also creates a big problem to those who have been appointed as beneficiaries on one side of the border, against the others who have been appointed as beneficiaries in the other side of the border. Simply creating a problem of logistics as to how to enforce the last will of the deceased, and subsequently be able to dispose of the property or the property´s rights. Estate planning is extremely important for many reasons, such as avoiding future conflicts among the heirs by leaving specific written instructions as to what will happen to the properties when the owner passes away. When dealing with properties located in Mexico, the foreigner and it’s US attorneys must always take into consideration that Mexico has its own laws, which in many cases are different than the laws of the foreigners country of origin. And that the laws of Mexico will most likely be the prevailing laws regarding properties located in such country. Also consider that such laws may enter into conflict with the provisions set forth in the US will, with the living trust provisions, with the living trust itself, or with the way the US estate has been planned or structured. All of which, instead of helping determine the outcome of properties when the person passes away, will greatly complicate such outcome, and make it much more costly, and much more difficult to execute and enforce. As a consequence, when structuring your estate planning, always have your US Attorney coordinate with a Mexican Attorney so that among both professionals a clear and successful determination can be made regarding the properties located in Mexico, so that when the owner passes away, the transfer and disposing of property is smooth and safe.

If you need any legal assistance or advice either in real estate transactions or in other investments in Mexico, please do not hesitate to contact us at (602) 266-0225, or at mtapia@internationaladvisors.com.

Miguel A. Tapia

Salazar International Advisors. Attorney at Law Licensed in Mexico with a Masters Degree in International Trade Law for the University of Arizona.

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Memorial Day Weekend Water Outage

One strange coincidence after another caused a citywide water outage over Memorial Day Weekend. Luckily most of the resorts have a sufficient backup supply so I doubt that our guests even knew there was a problem. At least, I didn’t hear anyone complaining. Rumor has it that It all started when the circus came to town to set up for the weekend. In the course of setting up their bigtop just off of the main boulevard on the way into town, they supposedly hit the water main with one of the giant spikes used to anchor the tent. The main broke and caused a huge flood on Benito Juarez in front of the Santa Fe Market. This all happened early morning on Friday May 25th. Next, the city had a new section of pipe delivered on Friday afternoon and it was just sitting there, patiently waiting to be installed on Saturday in

order to start the flow again. Enter coincidence number 2. On Friday night a drunk driver jumped the curb and rammed into the new section of pipe, smashing it and, obviously, rendering it unusable. As I understand it, they either had trouble getting another section of pipe, or had difficulties getting it installed but it wasn’t until Tuesday morning that full water service was restored to town. This didn’t seem to bother the huge number of visitors to town over Memorial Day Weekend. The beaches were full, the resorts were totally, or almost totally occupied and everyone had a good time. I haven’t seen any numbers yet but it looked like more people than I’ve seen on the beach on Memorial Day weekend in a long time. Fausto Soto, Secretary of Puerto Peñasco and Director of International Relations stated: ¨This past weekend we had a large influx of American tourism.” Soto said. “It has been a great opportunity to reinforce that Rocky Point is a safe destination, and it’s good to see that the number of visitors over the holiday weekend makes a true statement of the safety of Rocky Point.”Lazaro Hernandez, Chief of Public Security in Puerto Peñasco reported that there were no major public safety incidents and there were no deaths due to accidents. What a great weekend and a what a great sign for Rocky Point. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

Puerto Peñasco Rockies Wheelchair Basketball

Puerto Peñasco Rockies Wheelchair Basketball” Team Boosters & Sponsors Needed Visitors are Welcome to come watch us Practice Sundays 3PM to 6PM @ the Municipal Gymnasium We are in need of Donations to purchase Sport Wheelchairs for Basketball, Uniforms and Basketballs For more Information Call Mark at (602) 324-9529 or Locally at (638) 3834963 Email: markbarb@prodigy.net.mx

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1st Annual Las Vegas Night for Charity/100% for DIF by Joe Houchin

For 36 Years DIF Has Provided Crucial Assistance to Puerto Peñasco Families and Children in Need In 1976 the state of Sonora, Mexico instituted a major social assistance and family development program designed to effectively address individual requests for support through community services segmented by municipality. This format not only gave the city control but also responsibility for the program, yet under an umbrella of support from the state. This format made the program a natural conduit to attract charitable donations from the public and private sectors. The initials from the Spanish name, D.I.F., have become the iconic acronym of this social assistance program. The acronym DIF is so closely associated with each city that, as in the case of Puerto Peñasco, it shares the same logo design. DIF, in fact is partially funded by the city, with DIF’s major funding efforts directed toward private individual and corporate contributions. The guidelines called for leadership of the program to be by the First Lady of each municipal government which created an automatic change in leadership every two years, the maximum term of a mayor. While dictated leadership changes might signal insured organizational chaos for an operation of such complexity, it has actually worked in the opposite direction for its entire 36 year history. There are surely theories as to why it happened this way, but none are relevant since it has worked out this way. What is relevant is that since there has been little or nothing to be fixed by the new leadership, the First Lady’s efforts have been focused on making the program better, leaner, meaner and more efficient while creating greater donations making it even more productive. What makes this program so vitally important to the community are the ten arms of assistance it provides on a daily basis. That’s why you will see that almost every fundraising event, some portion of the proceeds to be donated will include DIF. It is not because DIF is part of the city and state governments, but because it does so much for the individuals in the community. We promised to give you more information on DIF to help you make a decision to purchase tickets to our big Las Vegas Night for Charity, 100% of which will go to DIF. This program is that important to our beloved beach paradise. Read on to get more acquainted with DIF. First, let’s get to know our First Lady and DIF President, Marcela Albelaiz de Zepeda. She is a passionate leader of DIF who took the helm during the international economic downturn that seemed to target the tourism industry of Puerto Peñasco. This in turn spiked the poverty numbers and the needs of families throughout the city. It was Mrs. Albelaiz de Zepeda’s passion and creativity as well as her organizational skills that allowed DIF to continue its daily assistance programs in spite of the rising tide of needy families; a daunting task under the best of circumstances and crucial to salvaging the local populace from destitution and the subsequent ever clinging hopelessness that comes with the realization by the man of the house that he can no longer feed his loved ones: a will-breaker for the otherwise hard working, sensitive romanticist

Mexican heart. DIF has met the increased challenges thanks to the many individuals, companies and organizations that have continued to contribute time, goods and money to keep thousands of needy families in survival mode. Among the vital services provided by the 36 year old DIF charity, which is heavily supported by donations from community residents and business are: Boxes of food and milk; over 1.200 of them each and every month to families who could not feed their children otherwise. Daily food delivery to the elderly in need, much like our “meals on wheels” system. Medical services by a full time doctor and medicines donated through the community. For medical care in other cities, DIF will provide bus tickets or arrange other transportation to appointments outside Puerto Peñasco. DIF even provides all or part of the funeral costs for families in need. DIF provides professional physical rehabilitation and therapy sessions for patients requiring such services. DIF provides 3,500 breakfasts every day to the students of 21 kindergarten and elementary schools in Puerto Peñasco. During community days, held several times per month in four centers throughout the municipality, DIF provides haircuts, craft classes, speakers who involve families in motivational programs and professionals who provide medical consultation. Also, on call are professional legal and psychological consultants. Perhaps the most profound program of DIF is the children’s shelter home that presently cares for 26 children ranging in age from infancy to 11 years who are safe guarded from such traumatic circumstances as abuse, abandonment, neglect and molestation by dysfunctional family situations. While under the care of the DIF shelter, families of these kids receive intense psychological rehabilitation and the children are not released until full recovery has been achieved. The children are housed in a new modern, ultraclean building that opened last August 26, 2011 under the direction of our First Lady who is quick to say it could never have happened without the dedication and support of contributions, volunteers and concerned citizens from Mexico and the U.S. In fact, during our meeting with the First Lady, she shared a partial wish list which, among other items, included a computer since the shelter had only one for all the kids to learn on. We knew we had a surprise to present to her during a tour of the shelter scheduled for the following day! We called Mark and Barb Olszewski who founded the Adopt-A-Classroom program 9 years ago that provides school supplies and equipment to 10 schools and thousands of students. (Please see our blog on these miracle workers at http:// www.sonoranresorts.mx/?p=4658). Sure enough, they just happened to have a working computer and brought it along on the tour of the shelter and set it up in the learning room! What a beautiful day! If you were wondering why the Sonoran Resorts Group has made such a commitment to Las Vegas Night for Charity, we hope this cleared it up for you. We also hope you are now clearing your calendar for Saturday July 7 to attend this worthwhile event—and maybe end up with a weekend for free, a massage, or a great meal at one of the sponsoring restaurants! Because you’re helping DIF, you’ll feel great no matter what! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Fish Tales and Beer Part I The author and his wife are full time residents of Puerto Peñasco and don’t ever plan to leave.

By Rob Baylor

I grew up in Montana, where the right of passage was fishing and hunting. My Dad started me fishing when I was 5 years old and hunting at 12, when I could finally get a license. I started fishing with a willow stick, line tied on the end, with a safety pin for a hook and a grasshopper for bait. I caught a lot of little fish this way and if any of you have tasted fresh brook trout fried with potatoes and eggs, you know what real eating is about. In the winter we fished with bamboo poles about 12 feet long and, being only 5, it was all I could do to hold it between my legs and maybe throw it out about 10 feet. We had to cross a stream about 30 feet wide and knee deep to my Dad so he carried me on his back to the island, so we could fish in his favorite hole. I didn’t have hip boots cause they didn’t make them for 5 yr olds and Dad worked in a lumber mill at a pretty low wage so we weren’t able to afford them anyway. I would get bored real quick and did a lot of horsing around. I can still hear him saying,

“Quit running, you’re going to fall and bust your head open” and “Stay off that ice you’re going to get your feet wet and I’ll have to take you home”. (Remember this for later in the story). How did Dad get so smart? Sure enough I would do just that and we would have to go home and fix my head or change my clothes and I’d hear about it for a couple days. Dad didn’t make very much at the mill and. When we went fishing one time with my dad’s boss he noticed I didn’t have any rubber boots, his boss bought me some buckle-up overshoes. We got to the river and built a fire and started fishing. That long pole got pretty heavy real quick so guess what I did. Nope you got that wrong. I tried to warm my feet by sticking them close to the fire. Got too close and started those new overshoes on fire. Boy, I really caught heck then. Last time fishing with the boss… My Dad didn’t give up on me though. I still heard a lot of “quit running” and “stay off the ice”. Dad passed away when he was 69 and a couple years before that we went fishing in the river and I told him to stay off the ice along the edge because it wasn’t very thick and he might fall through. He hooked a big one and stepped on the ice and sure enough fell through. “Dang it, Dad, I can’t take you anywhere. Now we have to go home just when the fish are biting”. He was smiling though. A couple weeks later we were on the river again and I looked at Dad and he had this big funny looking smile on his face. I said, “What?”, and he looked down at his feet. He forgot to pull up his hip boots and water was filling them up. “Dang it we just got there! Now I had to take him home”. Have you ever ridden a horse? How about a deer? Have you ever been towed in a boat? Tune in to see how much trouble Dad and I get into.

FEDERAL HIGHWAY UPGRADE PRESS RELEASE May 15, 2012, 9:00 a.m. EDT

ICA Signs Ps. 2,985 Million Agreement for Upgrading and Maintaining Federal Highways in Sonora MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V. (bmv:ICA) ICA +0.83% , the largest engineering, construction, procurement

and infrastructure company in Mexico, signed a multi-year agreement for the upgrading and maintenance of 797.4 km of federal highways in the state of Sonora with the Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT). The public works contract was awarded through an international bidding process. The total value of the seven-year contract, which includes upgrading, maintenance and conservation services, is Ps. 2,985 million and will be included in ICA´s backlog during the second quarter of 2012. Contract years one through three are the “preparation and development phase” that will include the upgrading of the highways to meet specified standards. Years four through seven are the “conservation phase” that includes the maintenance and conservation of the upgraded highways. The package of highways includes the roads that link the main cities in Sonora, including Hermosillo, Nogales, and Puerto Peñasco, and is expected to start construction during the end of May. Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V. is Mexico’s largest construction and infrastructure operations company. Founded in 1947, ICA’s principal lines of business are civil and industrial construction and engineering; infrastructure operations, including airports, toll roads, and water systems; and home building. For more information visit www.ica.com.mx/ir.

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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

GREEN ANGELS CON’T

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

TELEPHONES CON’T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper • (011-52-638) 383-6325 • US (480) 463-6255

BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER

Our facility development is moving ahead! Most of the 8 ft. chain link fencing has been installed. The poles are being set in concrete and the wire mesh buried in the ground. Dogs love to dig! The dogs are enjoying running and playing in their new yard and we are enjoying knowing that they are now more secure. They follow Barb everywhere in a pack so she can’t leave them!! We had to install a new electrical service directly from the CFE pole. Fortunately it was close to the facility so we ran This little sweety came to us underground dehydrated, emaciated and barely it alive. Three days at the vet, lots of to minimize good food and fresh water, two maintenance and weeks later she’s already adopted! maximize safety. The circuit breaker box in the facility needed lots of work as well. Now we can run fans to help keep the dogs cool as the heat increases. The electrical work cost about $900usd, and we are hoping for some donations to cover that cost and to complete the work. Next major project will be to improve the water system. We need a larger tank to insure a consistent supply and hope to run more distribution lines and install a pressure pump. The water supply has been a little shaky lately so we are concerned about the hot months coming up. With a good supply and a pressure tank we can run some sprinklers to cool the dogs on the hot days to come. They love to play in the water! Are you able to help us with our water project with maybe a donated pump or tank or some PVC piping? We will soon have a new litter of puppies! Apparently abandoned, along the highway to Sonoyta, we found a lovely lady full of puppies. She was crying on the edge of the highway This is Skippy. She is off to the and disoriented so Vets for an examination. she was probably dumped there. She is pretty malnourished and probably would not have survived the delivery. She certainly could not have cared for the puppies. Hopefully she will gain enough strength before the puppies come and she starts nursing. She started a good recovery already and plays like a puppy herself! Maybe you can help her with a donation so we can keep her on premium food. Many local people know Maggie from Las Conchas and all the wonderful work she has done for the local dogs over many years. For

family reasons she has recently had to relocate to Arizona and leave 4 feral dogs she has been caring for behind. Those 4 lovelies are now at Barb’s Dog Rescue and living the good life in the newly fenced area. They turned out to be real sweethearts, every one, and they have fit in with the rest of the family here well. We were delighted we could help out a kindred spirit dog lover and activist. Hopefully some kind people who recall all the kindnesses Maggie did for Peñasco will make donations to support their care. Little Skippy is a part Basset Hound with the saddest eyes ever. She got her name because she hobbles along on two malformed Loby’s belly is full of puppies! rear legs. It appears that she may have been run over by a car when she was a puppy, but we believe that with proper vet care we can help her to walk better. We are hoping a kind person will come and help us fund her care. We need x -rays to start, and maybe surgery if the vets says there is a chance to help her. We challenge anyone to come and look into Skippy’s sad eyes and not feel she deserves a chance. Maybe you can help her. If you are a person who believes, as we do, that these homeless and unwanted dogs deserve better, please help them. We are in constant need of the basics, food, vitamins, collars, leashes, veterinary medicines and of course money. You can be assured that every donation will be used for these dogs. Please stop by and visit Barb’s Dog Rescue, say hello to the dogs and see the progress of our new This is Honey and Brindle two of Maggies facility. We rescued dogs now residing at Barb’s Dog are open Rescue. to visitors almost every day from 9AM to 7PM, but it’s best to call ahead if you can. As you enter Peñasco from Sonoyta, about 8 miles out of town, you can see two signs, one on each side of the highway, marking the road to the rescue: DOG RESCUE, Need Food and Barb’s Dog Rescue. You can also drop off your donation at Twin Dolphins Real Estate office on Fremont, next to the Cruz Roja. Please call with questions or if you want to arrange a visit. E-mail BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com and visit us on Facebook. Call Barb’s local cell at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044638) 384-0113. When calling from the states, you can call Twin Dolphins office at (602) 324-7241.

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Thank you for Your Donations… • The Whale Tail Sisters of Tucson, AZ for their donation of toys and clothes • Sheila Boyd of Cholla Bay for her donation of school supplies • Jackie Kushnick of Willy’s Mobile for her donation of clothes • Bruce and Sue Barraza of Goodyear, AZ for their donation of medical supplies and clothes • Michael Smith of Mesa, AZ for his donation of clothes and pet supplies • Matt Uhler of Prescott, AZ for his donation of toys • Jack and Carol Ternio of Chandler, AZ for their donation of clothes • Sellar Nugfut of Eagle Point, OR for his donation of eye glasses and clothes • Nancy Achilles of Tucson, AZ for her donation of toys • Phyllis Boyer of Tucson, AZ for his donation of toys • Gary Montgomery of Salt Lake City, Utah for his

donation of clothes • Jeff and Kim McQueen of Phoenix, AZ for their donation of shoes • Matt Uhler of Presscott, AZ for his donation of toys • Bob and Mitzi Lange of Prescott, AZ for their donation of rice, clothes and towels • Laura and Andrew Pimentel of Hughson, CA for their donation of clothes • Ron and Pat Brewer of Pinetop, AZ for their donation of clothes • Candi Brazil of Pinetop, AZ for his donation of clothes • Tom and Nancy Fikes of Phoenix and Las Conchas for their donation of toys • Jackie Groch or Rocky Point for her donation of clothes • Jean Mathews of Gold Canyon, AZ for her donation of medicines

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS

AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE CON’T

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMPI Asociacion Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios Real Estate Professionals Association AMPI represents profesionalism in real estate and enforces ethical standards. It is a national association, one of 53 chapters in Mexico, and endorsed by Mexico’s Federal Government. They provide the MLS website, are operated by members and committed to education through bilingual programs. Associated with NAR and AAR in the U.S. Since 2007, Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed. Is your agent licensed? SOCIAL MIXERS - EVERYONE WELCOME usually on the 2nd Wed. of every month BOARD MEMBER MEETINGS 1st Thursday of every month GENERAL MEETING 2nd Thursday of every quarter 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONNECTION CLUB Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at 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.

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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.

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.

MEN’S SHELTER

PISTA LOS PATOS SAND DRAGS

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.

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.

LIONS CLUB

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

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Fremont (next to Black Dog) Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_ phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1AAC) BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a-1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a dropoff-point (off Calle 13-map in paper), or get information at www. rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 3834963. Email markbarb@prodigy. net.mx (#1-WC)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – is now a drop off site for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Giuseppis Espresso is located on Blvd. Fremont between Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the STOP sign at Sinaloa, next to Black Dog Casino (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#1-AAC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg) APARTMENTS FOR RENT TWO ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS – for long term rent near Capones. Enclosed compound with parking inside. For more information visit www. lasmareasmanagement.com. Call (011-52-638) 382-0139. (#5-1) ART GALLERIES GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & Jewelry-Certified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez HernandezCertified 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 (01152-638) 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) 3835075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)

PBC- Peñasco Beauty CenterOnly American Salon in Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044638) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty. com or email us at mebore@ mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#30-1) WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/ Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 3835758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) BOATS FOR SALE YACHT AT DOCK 4 FONATUR MARINA – 1978 California 42LCRTri Cabin, 2 sleeping births, will sell for $73K or share ownership. Jonni Francis (602) 334-4134(#34-3) KAYAKS-OLD TOWN LOON 1 Deluxe and Perception Prodigy. Both 1 person. Excellent condition! In Mexico/Encanto. Call (602) 2287803. $500usd for both, or will sell separately. (#34-4) COFFEE GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO BAR - Open weekends in the Activity Center at the Sonoran Spa Resort, on Sandy Beach. (#56-7) 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 ThurSun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO BAR Inside or Outside seating. On Blvd. next to Black Dog Casino. Open for Breakfast @ 7AM. Espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino...it’s all here. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcomed. (011-52-638) 383-5181 (#56-6)

DENTAL SERVICES

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WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4)

CONTRA PLAGAS COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044638) 380-5136. (#126-1)

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) FOR SALE TABLE SAW FOR SALE - Like new condition $120.00usd (011-52-638) 383-1012 (#86-15) 2000 WHITE FORD- F150, V8, STANDARD TRANSMISSION, 92,000 miles, great condition. $6,000.00usd (011-52-638) 3831012 or (602) 412-3932. (#86-14) AUTHENTIC GERMAN SAUSAGES – Walter’s Brats, come and taste it fresh from the BBQ. Corner of Blvd. Fremont & Nuevo Leon. Fri and Sat 5PM to 9PM. We also deliver and have sausages for sale everyday. (044-638) 110-4970. (#86-17) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

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 – 2BD, 2BA, UPPER LEVEL 3RD FLR w/Sky Nook for fantastic sunset views. $59,000 (reduced). Bank trust in place. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 or (044-638) 3861444 or email pablorealty@hotmail. com. (#102-4) NEW LISTING!! PRINCESA E506 – 3 BED, 2 BATH. Extraordinary Ocean Front. Fully furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Great rental. Call Pablo Realty, Licensed Real Estate Agent, from the U.S. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@ hotmail.com. (#102-5) EXCEPTIONAL PRICE – Exceptional Mirador property. 3bed, 2ba 2200sq ft. house on two city lots all walled around, A/C, all electric. $124,900 cash only. Call Pablo Realty (602) 288-8687 pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-6) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY - REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@hotmail. com. Call Max (011-52-638) 3885512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6) LAS SAUNAS DE LOMAS CAMPESTRES – countless advantages, detoxifies the skin, purifies the body. Also full body men and women massage by appointment (044-638) 114-3296 or Karina at (044-638) 380-7530. (#1-LC)

REAL ESTATE SERVICES 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) 7484134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail. com. (#157-7) SERVICES DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (01152-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty. com or email us at mebore@ mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) 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 (01152-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) 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) 9710166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 4432368. www.headouttorockypoint. com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) PACKAGE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE!! – RockyPointRides. com, Shuttle between Tucson and Rocky Point with door to door service!! WEEKEND SPECIAL $80 round trip per person!! For more information call Eduardo at (520) 207-0532 or info@rockypointrides. com. (#158-6)

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Texas Caviar Hi there everyone, this is your friend and chef Mickey here once again with a wonderful recipe for all of you to enjoy. Here it is! These three variations on Texas caviar (highly seasoned, pickled black-eyed peas) can be used as side dishes or condiments. Try all three in separate 1-pint jars; or use a 3 pint jar and make just one, and triple the spice mixture of your choice.

Ingredients... 6 Cups traditional black-eyed peas 4 Sprigs fresh oregano 2 Teaspoons whole cumin seeds 2 Small fresh Serrano chile peppers or other hot chile peppers 1 Small Hungarian wax pepper, cut into 1/4 inch rounds 2 Teaspoons whole mustard seeds 2 Small dried red-chile peppers 2 Teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 Teaspoons whole fennel seeds 2 1/4 Cups white or cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons kosher salt

Preparation... 1. In a 1 pint canning jar, using 2 cups of the black-eyed peas, alternate layers of the peas with oregano, cumin seeds, and Serrano chiles. In a second jar, layer 2 cups of peas with the wax peppers and mustard seeds. In a third jar, layer the remaining 2 cups of peas with the dried chile

peppers, red peppers flakes, and fennel seeds. Set aside. 2. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar and salt. Heat until the mixture just comes to a boil. Pour 1/4 cup of vinegar, mixture over each jar of peas to cover all layers. Seal the jars. When the mixture cools to room temperature, refrigerate at least 1 week and up to 1 month. And there you go! I hope you can enjoy yourself preparing some of this wonderful Texas caviar, which is good with just about anything you want to use it with like a steak! salads! and much much more! Until next time you all! A small remainder Chef Mickey’s place will closed for the month of August, due to a much needed vacation, but will be back in September ready to go again with brand new menus items and much, much more! But we are open now, so come on down and have dinner with us! Kind regards. Always yours, Chef Mickey!

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American Legion Post MX15 would like to thank the VFW Post 9399 in Apache Junction, Az, Commander Bob Stark and the men’s Aux for the donation of food and clothes and $100 worth of peanut butter. All this will be distributed to our hungry needy families through our food fund program. Art and Emy Bernol brought the donations down and helped in our program. Again THANK YOU Robin Baylor

Yes, I think your hubby said, “Toes in the Sand and Tequila Time”.

Just a suggestion...if anyone is planning a food donation, what they can use is fresh fruits and veggies so if possible we should maybe check into shopping at the produce stand on Sinaloa over by La Curva Restaurant for fresh produce. Mark Olszewski Buena idea, Mark.

I got zapped last year at the first US Checkpoint going home...those speed limit signs are not AZDOT legal, but it would have cost me as much to take it to court as to take the driver safety class....and with a Justice of the Peace (no legal background) risked losing. Thursday when I was coming down, there were 2 deputies each with a vehicle. RPJoe

The Sheriff ’s units seem much more active the last few months, must be trying to raise funds for something. My radar detector saves me a ticket nearly every trip lately. Aaron R.

Now that we’ve posted the warning about the Sheriff ’s unit parked around the Border Patrol Checkpoint just south of Why...everyone is telling their stories. Can’t believe we never heard any of them before!

Forgot I had a radar detector in my car. Guess I’ll get it out. Of course I don’t speed, anyway. (ever... LOL)

Hi Sandra, Well I like Facebook to keep up on the real RP, the positive Mexico experience that I know & love :) JGatthesea

Nearly every time we come into Why from Phoenix headed to Rocky Point, there is Sheriff tucked in there, just south of the Border Patrol Checkpoint. So maybe you’re all lucky! Debbie Christofferson Remember follow the SPEED LIMIT SIGNS in USA and Mexico!!! No problem...If you need to know anything about our sailing events in Rocky Point, please feel free to contact me. The website to our sailing fleet is www.fleet42.org. I’ll be doing an update to the website later this week to talk about our past event in Rocky Point and let everyone know what a GREAT time it was there. Scott Agan If you will send us the information and pics, we will support you in the RPTimes Dear Tom and Sandy: I have told myself many times to sit down and write you concerning a writer you have on staff; now I believe I’m finally going to do it. Her name is Anita Kaltenbaugh and I have grown to look for her writings concerning Peñasco in your paper. As you know, Judy and I have been coming here for 28 years and then almost three years ago, we moved down full time. The first article “Mexico is a country” in your April issue was tremendous and right on, then she writes a follow up in your May issue “Greece meets Mexico”. Wow, she is one great author, but even more so a great person that knows PP extremely well. Please tell her we really enjoy her comments concerning what we now consider our “home town”. Love. Judy and Al Singleton We totally agree. We are very fortunate, as a local family-owned tourist newspaper, to have Anita as a contributing writer...as well as our many other friends who, each month, take time out of their busy schedules to write just for us, the Rocky Point Times Newspaper!!!! My husband and I are thinking of spending our first anniversary in Rocky Point. Kimberly Kernodle Smith

Just got done reading your paper...really enjoyed it! I will be down here for a couple of months so was good to have all the info you guys have put together for this beautiful place! Lindy Jacobsen WOW, a couple of months...LUCKY YOU! AND, Thank you for the nice words.

I know, FB is an absolutely AMAZING tool for the Rocky Point Times Newspaper. I’m very happy to have both of you on my friends list...you’ve both contributed greatly to our cause. Gracias. Mark O. Always happy to help, anywhere we can. ADOPTA-CLASSROOM is such a good cause. (www. rockypointclassroom.com) Can you tell us what the weather is really like in September in Mexico, we want to go to Cancun, or the Baja Peninsula. After Rocky Point of course! Kimberly Kernodle Smith September is still hot and humid, with the nights...perfect...OR you might be here when we get one our weather flips, and the nice cool breeze hits your face when you open the door. Still hoping to catch the “green flash” when we are down there! Heather Rutherford We have been watching for the “green flash” since we came to Rocky Point in 1990. But, we still BELIEVE! Thanks for your paper, it’s very useful. I like it a lot. Bayad Bzha Glad to have your readership. Can you speak to the increase and/or more attention being paid to speeding on our way down?? I know of two people recently stopped JUST outside of Sonoyta (right past the Red Cross donation stop...by the dump). They were presented with a $425 citation to pay at the police station, but were both let off with a $40 “fine” directly to the officer. Just want people to be VERY aware of their speed and was wondering if you were aware of anything you could share with us...especially given the masses about to decent upon you for Circus Mexicus. Looks like a good opportunity for the Sonoyta police officers to make BANK! :-) Kathy Ruthrauff

NO, NO, NO! NEVER PAY CASH TO AN OFFICER ON THE STREET!! Would you offer to do that in the States? Tell your friends to follow the speed limit signs, and remember they are in Mexico, and the speed is in kilometers per hour, not miles per hour. We have posted continuously on our RPTimes Facebook Page, we have put a ‘WARNING’ ad in the paper, we have written about this many, many times in our Editorials. I guess we’ll cover it again, for the June issue. (PS...A $425usd ‘citation’? Don’t think so. Probably in pesos, since it is Mexico.) AND take care in the US, especially follow the signs coming towards any checkpoint as there may be a Sheriff ’s unit parked back in the brush. Years ago, we had the Rocky Point Times Newspaper mailed to us, I need to start that again. It’s one of the first things I look for when we get down there. Kellie Cambron You can subscribe again, easily, by visiting our Website at www.rptimes.com, and clicking on ‘Subscription’ to print the form. Hi Sandy, our home is in Cholla and I will say I have trouble finding a copy of your RPTimes. If we stop at UETA, the duty free store at Lukeville on our way down.......that is where I normally find one! :) Also read online. :) Great newspaper! Marilyn Loos Haney Thanks for reading our paper. I know, they go FAST! FYI to the Rocky Point rental pools. They are their own worst enemies with the strict rules on pets. Most of my friends have dogs, and owners can’t even give permission if they want to remain in the pool. Just in case you run into any condo owners whining about the downturn in tourism. Craig Penrod We totally agree. Don’t forget about Casa de Carolina and the Baja Hotel and Cantina in the Mirador, and SeaSide Reservations has beach homes which are ‘Pet Friendly’. Dear Tom: We are long term Sonoran renters and are just leaving for the summer months... next Friday, May 25th. When we are here, my wife volunteers at Casa Hogar, home for the elderly. The sisters would never ask for anything for themselves....yet we notice they need new hosiery for summer. I would like to order them on my Amazon account this weekend, if possible, and pay for them and have them mailed to you at your Lukeville address. When you receive them, if someone was ever down that way...could drop them off for the 2 sisters there. I deeply appreciate this, and so will the sisters! No problem, if you can’t. Sincerely, Alex Lawrence Sonoran Sun Absolutely! No problem, at all. Mail them to Casa Hogar % Rocky Point Times Newspaper at our P.O. Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341, we will make sure that they get delivered for you. How thoughtful of you! Dear Alicia: Thank you so much for your kindness. I had to get someone real quick as I am leaving soon. Pastor Gray and his wife, Ellen, will receive them at their Lukeville address and deliver then to the sisters. I bless the Lord for people like you who care. Kathleen Lawrence

Hi Sandra and Tom; I want to thank you for publishing the article about Young Life in Puerto Peñasco. The kids in this town have been working hard to raise the funds needed to attend a beautiful camp in July at Rancho Bitinia in Santa Ana. They have held car washes, are serving as waiters for wedding events, will be grilling hamburgers with soda and fries at Numeros parking lot on June 2nd. They will also be having a secondhand sale in the parking lot that day. We are hoping some people, after reading the article, might become donators to help the kids in this town. In addition, a new youth center is opening near No Reeleccion and Constitution across from the old Las Palomas World Wide Group building. This will be a place for teenagers to hang out, in addition to serving as the club location for Young Life. Thanks for helping us get the word out. There are many vacationers and part time Rocky Pointers who have a connection with Young Life in the states. It’s so great to have an influence down here. Thanks again...Your paper is great!!! Dottie Homeyer, Oak Brook, IL. Thank You! Hey, why don’t I post the June 2nd event on our Rocky Point Times Facebook Page? Just last week we reached 4,891 unique people! I am sure it would help. Sandra...my son and I will be there in June... Michael and I have seen some great pictures of the dishes from Sushi Sun...do they speak any English? Patricia Newton Medrano Yes, English is spoken at Sushi Sun. Actually, nowadays English is spoken at all (?) of the restaurants in Rocky Point, and a lot of the taco/ hot dog/burrito stands. Sushi Sun Peñasco is a great place... Barb and I have known Carmen and Lizzette since they opened long ago in Old Port...Lizzette speaks fluent English as do some of the waiters and waitresses... they have an awesome buffet but it gets awfully crowded when they do have it because it is so awesome... They have a great Japanese menu not just sushi... I know you’ll be happy you tried it. Mark Olszewski Wait, wait. wait...Hold the presses! A Rocky Point Times came out on or BEFORE the first of the month? What’s with all this new found efficiency over there? :-) Aaron Rand Don’t you LOVE IT? Just like the Olden Days, huh? Hello Sandra.... I just picked up the June edition of the Rocky Point Times because I wanted to see the ad for “Esperanza para los Niños” Wish List that Thomas Syvertsen has put together, Thank You for the very nice ad...But as I paged through the rest of the pages my jaw dropped when I noticed the nearly full page article about Barb and I that was published in the Sonoran Resorts Blog...Thank You ever so much... Barb and I are truly grateful for your support. Mark Olszewski The Rocky Point Times is always ready to support a good cause. The Lighthouse is my absolute favorite restaurant in Rocky Point! Be sure to order the Mexican coffee at sunset! It’s a show in itself and delish! :o) Beth Harper Garcia Gona go there for another Birthday Dinner, Yeah!

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