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MAY 2011

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper

local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255

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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper

MAY 2011

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper

MAY 2011

local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255

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

D’Lucy Spa........................(044-638) 105-8993

Peñasco Marine.................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums...............................383-5758 Pizarrro, Rita........388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort...........................383-2586 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 Point, The Restaurant........................383-8660 Pollo Pápago.......................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services.....383-5758/(602) 476-1187 Puerta Privada..........................(480) 445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant................383-2586

Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S.............................383-3434

(52) México’s Country Code

Dr. Socorro, D.D.S......................................383-4898

(638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code

or..................................044-638-105-9847

Also see our General Information Section

(24 hr. Emergency also)

CALLING FROM THE U.S. dial 011-52-638 and the 7-digit number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO dial 01 + area code + 7-digit number Mexico Numbers, located outside of Peñasco, are listed with 01 + area code and number.

CELLULAR PHONES Cellular phones listed in this index start with 044-638. Follow the instructions below to dial a cellullar phone correctly.

Dr. Vázquez, M.D...............................383-3014

E Eddie Wharez....................................383-8633 or...............................................(602) 324-9328 Ellinger, Gretchen..............................382-5147

Q&R

or...............................................(602) 820-6306

Redz RV Resort................................383-8476 Rocky Point Calendar........see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Times Newspaper.........383-6325 or................................................(480) 463-6255 Fax....................................................383-5193 Email.................rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

Francis, Jonni.......................044-638-112-1197

IN PUERTO PEÑASCO

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number U.S. cells can vary how you dial when in Rocky Point. AT&T International plan works the best. Sometimes you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number.

FROM OTHER PARTS OF MEXICO TO PUERTO PEÑASCO cell to cell dial 045 + 638 + 7-digit number calling other cities, you will need to know their city code and then replace (above) the 638 with that city code.

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around the area code. Some businesses have. VOIP lines are now widely used in Rocky Point.

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Ajo Satellite Sales....................(520) 387-4846 Aleman, Victor.......................044-638-105-7839 American Legion.................................388-8841

B Beauty Design Studio by Gloria........383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez...383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.......................383-3929 Blue Marlin Restaurant.......................383-6564 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty........388-6110/(520) 407-6756

G Galería del Mar Bermejo....................383-3488 Galería Luis y Gaby.............................383-7174

Giuseppi’s Espresso..........................383-5181

Salerno, Rosarie................................383-6099 or..........................................044-638-384-7145 Sanborns Insurance U.S. Toll Free............................(800) 222-0158 SDS Automotive.................................383-1743 Sea Side Beach Home Rentals.........383-7795 U.S. Toll Free.............................(888) 262-4508 Sea Side Shuttle U.S. Toll Free.............................(877) 276-5745 Seaside Window Coverings...............383-5181 Silva, Yolanda Insurance.....................383-6280 Sonora Solar......................................382-5010 Sun Country México Real Estate.......382-5147 Sun Valley Services............................383-8891

Glorias Beauty Salon........................383-5075 Grijalva, Ernesto, D.D.S.....................383-3434

H Hacienda del Sol Furniture.................388-0545 or................................................(602) 903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Service U.S. Toll Free.............................(866) 443-2368 or................................................(602) 971-0166

I-J-K InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free............................ (888) 466-7848 International Intelligence Services .............................................044-638-384-3968 ..................................................(520) 858-0857 JJ’s Cantina........................................383-2785 Jonni Francis.............................(602) 334-4134

L La Casa del Capitán Restaurant........383-5698 La Cocina de Ramón.......................388-5362 La Siesta Motel.........................(520) 387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club....383-4670

Bours, Ricardo, Atty...................(520) 514-0766

Brooks, Dee........................................383-3919

Max’s Cafe...........................................383-1011 Mexican Beach Developers......(520) 777-0018

or..........................................044-638-384-7145

Casa de Carolina Rentals..................383-5482

Mexican Vistas Co....................(928) 649-0972

Casa Monica Bed & Breakfast..........382-5147

Mexico Bonito Bill Paying Service.......383-5737

Cholla Bay Office......382-5355/(602) 635-3736

Muebles Imperiales…........................383-6480

Coldwell Banker Rocky Point............383-4699 or..................044-638-112-1197/(602) 334-4134 Contra Plagas.....................................383-8787 or..........................................044-638-110-1625

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

& Important Phone Numbers

dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE (dial in Mexico) AirEvac..................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.............................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS Municipal..................................................................383-6097 CITY HALL (Municipal Building) H. Ayuntamiento de Peñasco..................383-2056/383-2060 CLINICS Clínica San José.......................................................383-5121 Clínica Santa Fe.......................................383-2447/383-4040

Family of God......................044-638-107-7150 FMI Rentals........................................388-0773

EMERGENCY

T Tapia, Bours & Borquez Law Firm.......388-6110 or................................................(520) 407-6756 Tapia, Miguel (Attorney) from Mexico...........................01-662-212-3060 or......................(602) 412-3241/(520) 495-0776 Texaco.......................................(928) 683-6324 The Point Ocean Lounge..................383-8660 Tom’s Pharmacy.......................(520) 387-7080 Tom Thomas Home Inspection ....................044-638-110-4728/(602) 748-4134 Turati Optical......................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals ..................................383-3919/(602) 324-7241

U-V Vazquez, Luis, MD.............................383-3014 General/Emergency Medicine 24 hr. Service Victor Alemán.......................044-638-105-7839

W Wharez, Eddie..........383-8633/(602) 324-9328 Why Inn & Suites......................(602) 397-5748

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

Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity)...............................383-3645 Clínica Santa María.................................................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..........................................383-2408 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA..................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION

DEPARTMENT

Oomislim............................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas...383-5650/Z’Gas....383-8284/ZaGas....383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community....383-4566/IMSS (Social Security).......383-2870 Municipal.........................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION..................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF CH. 26)

(Emergency 462/627/767)

Port Captain.............................................................383-3035 POLICE

Comandante Rene Barranco Zarate

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 (See Cruz Roja) SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social......383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México................................................383-2780 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales......................................................01-631-313-4820 Dial from the U.S..................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......383-6080/Organismo Operador........383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).....................................383-3315

RESTAURANTS

that DELIVER

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

FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. La Duela Pizza 388-4414 Closed Wed. Tenshi Sushi (044-638) 112-0107 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun.

Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days, 10am-8pm

Tortas San Luis 388-6405 7 days, 9am-9pm

El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm

Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

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Goats, horses, cows, pot holes, tire treads? What do they all have in common? They are all a potential threat to your safety while driving on Hwy 8, which is the road from Sonoyta to Rocky Point. It is easy to become complacent on Hwy 8, particularly when the traffic is light, but you should be aware that these animals do roam the countryside and on occasion find their way onto the road. I have a good friend who is a long time resident of Rocky Point and will remain anonymous, who was driving along aimlessly and lost his side view mirror to the hind end of a horse. He was lucky it wasn’t a worse case scenario, as it could have been a bad accident. I have said many times that Mexico Hwy 8 is wider and safer than Arizona Hwy 85 is thru the Organ Pipe National Monument. That still holds true but recently I’ve noticed that there is about a five mile stretch of road that needs to have some pretty big potholes repaired. Oncoming traffic has a tendency to swerve to avoid them, which can be a little unnerving. The bottom line is for you to try not to drive at night and always stay vigiliant. Speaking about highways, I have also written many times about what I consider one of the most dangerous intersections in Rocky Point and that is where the Hwy 3 to (Laguna del Mar) San Luis meets Hwy 8, at the “Turnaround”. I have seen more accidents occur there than in all of Rocky Point. In an attempt to solve the problem, the City has reduced the speed limit to 35km as you drive on Hwy 3 approaching Hwy8, and they have installed metal stops and a concrete speed bump, as well as a flashing red light. This is a step in the right direction. One of our Rocky Point subscribers just sent us a nice note saying that the Coastal hwy (Hwy

3) is faster and easier to drive from Yuma to Rocky Point than for him to drive to San Felipe, Baja, and the road is in much better condition. Therefore the drive for our California tourists is much shorter than it was, that is why we are seeing so many California plates on the cars driving past our “Ranchito”. Speaking about roads our contributing writer Johnny Calamari explored the part of the New Coastal Highway going from Rocky Point to Desemboque, and on to San Carlos. (Be sure and check out his article in this issueon). Also, as long as we’re on the ‘road talk’, here is another reminder about watching your speed as you approach Sonoyta heading north from Rocky Point. The speed limit drops to 40km per hour, and more often than not there is a policeman with a radar gun ahead of you, you can’t see him until you crest the hill and, whoops! Too late. Another thing which we have been asked to remind our readers is,if you want to travel beyond the free zone, you cannot get a visa at the border like we did for years. They are available at the check point in San Emeterio, south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2. For what its worth, I was talking to my dentist, Dr. Grijalva about new dental technology versus some of the older ways of practicing dentistry. With his new x-ray equipment as an example, you receive ninety percent less radiation and it is much more effective for checking bone density, curvature, height and width of jaw bones, particularly useful when doing implants. Speaking of implants, I asked Dr. Grijalva how implants have affected his practice compared to when he was doing full dentures. He said at one time he could see about twenty patients per month for dentures, now he sees maybe one per month. He also said there is a relatively new procedure for people with dentures, he asked me if I was familiar with western shirts? I said, what? He said, “It like their buttons”, he said that now you

can have some sort of implant and denture wearers don’t have to use an adhesive, the dentures just snap in place”. We got off the subject of dentistry, during our talk, and were discussing penal systems here in Mexico and the United States, and what a huge monetary cost it is to maintain them. He finally laughed and said maybe we should go back to using the “Pancho Villa Jail”. I told him that I had never heard or read anything about that. He said that as the story goes, his jail was built on a very small plot of land and could only hold one person, who had to remain standing, as there was no room to sit. When the next accused was convicted, they took the first one out to make room. I asked what happened to the first guy, “He got shot?” Dr.’s reply “I don’t know”. I don’t think too many laws were violated, if the tale were indeed true. I am often asked about the economy here in Rocky Point, and my reply is that like most of the world we are struggling just as everyone else. I firmly believe, however, that it is less expensive to survive on a fixed income here in Rocky Point. For example, We went to one of our smaller markets and bought the following, about 5lbs of cat food (croquetas), one large white onion (cebolla), two bunches of green onions (mazos), one head of lettuce (lechuga), four potatoes (papas morenas), 3 avocados (aguacates), two tomatoes (tomates), three oranges (naranjas), a half-size loaf of bread (pan chico), and two squash (calabacitas) , with a total cost of one hundred and fifteen pesos. The peso, as of this writing, is about eleven to one. I know every time we go to the store in Ajo, its thirty dollars and up to get out the door. Just saying. The other day a gentleman, by the name of John C. Bynum, came into the RPTimes office and said that he is a long time resident of Cholla Bay, he asked me if I thought there were any VUMS here in Rocky Editorial Con’t on Page 48

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Dia del Trabajo CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay 3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac

Mothers Day (U.S.A.) 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay

11AM Uniting Nations Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Golf Course 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac

3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac

Marina Festival CBSC Fish Fry at Cholla Bay 3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac

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MONDAY

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TUESDAY

6PM Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina & Hotel 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill

Mothers Day (Mexico) 5:30PM Uncommon Women on Common Ground meet. Call Rosie (044-638) 112-0134 6PM Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina & Hotel 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill

FULL MOON 6PM Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina & Hotel 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill

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6PM Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina & Hotel 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill

Memorial Day Marina Festival 1PM Red Hat Ladies Lunch at Balboa’s

WEDNESDAY

SOBS Business Meeting 3PM Bingo at Playa RV Social Club 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market

MAY

THURSDAY

Cinco de Mayo 6PM Cinco de Mayo Festival at Malecon Fundadores in the Malecon 3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac 4PM The Connection meets for Happy Hour at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea 6PM Horseshoe Tournament at Sand Bar Cantina in the Mirador 6PM Bingo Nights at the LDL Foundation in Plaza Melanie suite #1 7PM Movie Night and ice cream at Playa Bonita RV Social Club

SOBS Singles Meet for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort 3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Social Club 5PM AMPI MIXER call Liane (044-638) 107-7164 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market

9AM AMPI General Membership meeting, call Liane (044-638) 107-7164 11AM Uniting Nations Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Golf Course 3PM Darts at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac 4PM The Connection meets for Happy Hour at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea 6PM Horseshoe Tournament at Sand Bar Cantina in the Mirador 6PM Bingo Nights at the LDL Foundation in Plaza Melanie suite #1 7PM Movie Night and Ice Cream at Playa Bonita RV Social Club

3PM Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Social Club SOBS Singles Meet for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market

3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac 4PM The Connection meets for Happy Hour at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea 6PM Bingo Nights at the LDL Foundation in Plaza Melanie suite #1 7PM Movie Night and ice cream at Playa Bonita RV Social Club

SOBS Singles meet for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort 3PM Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Social Club 6:30PM BUNCO at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Freemont Call Sandy 388-0857 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill, above Keno’s Market

CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay 3PM Darts at Pink Cadillac 4PM The Connection meets for Happy Hour at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea 6PM Bingo Nights at the LDL Foundation in Plaza Melanie suite #1 7PM Movie Night and ice cream at Playa Bonita RV Social Club

2011

FRIDAY

CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay

11AM Uniting Nations Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Golf Course

SATURDAY

Chili Cookoff at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay 9AM cooking classes at Chef Mickeys Place. Call (011-521-638) 108-2065 or (011-521-638) 3864736 5:30PM Dinner at Playa Bonita RV Social Club CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay

9AM cooking classes at Chef Mickey’s Place. Call (011-521638) 108-2065 or (011-521638) 386-4736 11AM Uniting Nations Golf Tournament at the Mayan Palace Golf Course 5:30PM Dinner at Playa Bonita RV Social Club

CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay

9AM cooking classes at Chef Mickey’s Place. Call (011-521638) 108-2065 or (011-521638) 386-4736

CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay Marina Festival 9AM cooking classes at Chef Mickey’s Place. Call (011-521-638) 108-2065 or (011-521-638) 386-4736 CBSC 56th Annual Fishing Derby at Cholla Bay 9AM cooking classes at Chef Mickey’s Place

Marina Festival 6PM Pool Tournament at Baja Cantina & Hotel 10PM Pool Tournament at JC’s Bar and Grill

American Legion Post MX15 NOON-7PM CET-MAR Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see sea creatures up close at the aquarium, Mon. – Fri. 10AM to 5PM, Sat. & Sun. 10AM to 6PM. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call (011-52-638) 382-0010. Children $1USD Adults $3USD SUNDAYS Non-Denominational Worship Services in English held at Plaza Melanie No. 21 on Blvd. Fremont at 9AM.

MONDAYS Red Hat Ladies Luncheon at 1PM on the last Monday of every month at a local restaurant (Oct.-June). Phone Brenda at (044-638) 386-9197 for more info. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 6PM & 7PM. English Speaking meeting. 10AM11AM. TUESDAYS CEDO Free Public Tour in Las Conchas 2PM. Call 382-0113 for more info. CBSC-Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (Oct.-June) on Tues. or Sat. Uncommon Women on Common Ground meet at 5:30PM. 2nd Second Tue. each month. American Legion Post MX 15 meets 1st

Tues. of every month at 6PM.(Oct.–June) Bible Study in English at Fede’s Restaurant on Fco. Villa between Calle 25 & 26. Call 383-3419 for more info. Alanon meeting at 7PM at Placita Melanie Suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont. WEDNESDAYS SOBS (South of the Border Singles) Business meeting 1st Wed. of every month at Black Dog. Happy Hour every Wednesday thereafter, at Playa Bonita. Singles welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 5PM. Spanish Speaking Meeting. AMPI/Business Mixer on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5PM. Everyone welcome.

THURSDAYS Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar “Home for the Elderly” at 4PM. The Connection meets every Thursday at La Cocina de Ramon at the Sonoran Sea. FRIDAYS AA “freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting at 8AM 382-5001. SATURDAYS CEDO Free Public Tours at 4PM in Las Conchas. Call 382-0113 for more info. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at 6PM-7PM. Spanish Speaking meeting. 10AM-11AM. Karaoke & Singing with Pablo at the Black Dog on Blvd. Fremont at 7PM.

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MAY 2011

CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS DELICIOUS “FAST” FOOD AT EL Pollo Papago. We have the best Rotisserie Chicken and a drive-thru for fast service! Get a whole juicy chicken, fresh homemade tortillas, salsa, marinated onions, cabbage, jalapeños and a baked potato. Eat in or call ahead for to-go orders. Call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Located on Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#1-38) PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERY PESO counts. When you tip to the grocery bagger, parking lot attendant, waiter or waitress, etc. those few pesos go to help feed their families and buy necessities for day to day life. If you can’t afford to tip what you used to, then tip what you can…because it all adds up and a peso or two is better than none. (#1-tp) PET SITTING SERVICE-DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 3831012. (#1-42) SAME DAY SERVICE & FREE EYE EXAMS! Optica Turati is located next to Botica Lux on Melchor Ocampo. Over 500 frames to choose from. Same day service. English and Spanish spoken (and a little Italian). Great service. Phone (011-52-638) 383-4645. (#1-ot) FREE BOOK EXCHANGE for everyone - visitors and residents - paperbacks, hard covers, magazines. “Take-em, Read-em, Bring-em Back”, is our policy at the Rocky Point Times Office, located off of Calle 13 (Miguel Hidalgo), turn south across from El Sombrero Restaurant. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. (#1-b) XOCHITL’S CAFÉ (SALLY’S PLACE) IN Cholla Bay. You’ve got to try our chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Pizza served - Greek, Thai and Pepperoni. Breakfast served 6AM until 2PM. Call your order ahead 382-5283. (#1-11) SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES with Family of God Christian Fellowship – all year long. Non-denominational services held in Plaza Melanie #211 on Blvd. Fremont at 9AM and 10:30AM. Everyone welcome. English spoken/Spanish translation offered. (#1-25) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Monday Book Study 7:30 PM, Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a-1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch)

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PLEASE BRING DOG FOOD! THE DOGS & CATS need help. We are accepting donations of dog and cat food at our offices once again for the street animals. You can bring items to Nancy Phelan’s house on Calle 15, 2 blocks behind the electric co. on Benito Juarez. Pet food can be purchased in Rocky Point if you do not wish to cross the border with it. (#1-np) 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) HAS YOUR LIFE BEEN AFFECTED BY another person’s drinking? English speaking Alanon meeting every Tuesday at 7PM. Placita Melanie, suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont. For info contact Melanie (011-521-638) 106-2070, email: muneca_pp@yahoo.com. (#1-37)

THE LARRY D. LARGE FOUNDATION delivers approximately 80 newborn baby packages each month to the local hospital. These packages include diapers, wipes, clothing, bibs, lotion, baby oil, shampoo, powder, blankets, hats and a Spanish bible. This service is provided to assist the mothers in the first few weeks of their child’s birth. If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the local Foundation office in Alaina Plaza, suite 12, on Blvd. Fremont (behind Bryan’s Sports Restaurant). Call from the U.S. (011-52-638) 388-5426, or local cell (044-638) 112-0359. You may also drop items off at our Tucson Office located at 2470 W. Majestic Parkway, suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85705. Phone (520) 5471970, email: The Larry D. Large Foundation Foundationrp@aol.com (#1-11a) 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 Espinosa-Charles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@ yahoo.com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 105-7839, or from the U.S. at (011-521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4) ATTORNEYS AT LAW CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation, English spoken. Experience and Professionalism. Phone/Fax: (011-52-638) 383-1951, local cellular (044-638) 380-9033 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 380-9033, email: cegorozpe@ prodigy.net.mx. (#13-1) INVEST IN MEXICO SAFELY – We help you do business in Mexico, the right way. Licensed in Mexico and Arizona. Tapia, Bours & Borquez, Attorney. Visit our website at www.tbblaw.net. (#13-2) BATTERIES BATTERY SYSTEMS DE SONORA HAS your Rolls Surrette S460’s and Trojan T-105’s in stock ready for installation today. Call local cell (044638) 100-9698, or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 382-5010. Email: batterysystemsdesonora@ prodigy.net.mx. (#22-1) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) BED & BREAKFAST CASA MONICA CHOLLA BAY B&B, located on the beach in Cholla Bay is beautiful, safe, affordable and receives rave reviews from guests! For reservations call, from the U.S. (602) 412-3311 or locally 382-5147 or email: casamonica@prodigy.net.mx. (#28-5) 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) BOAT FOR SALE 270 SEARAY SUNDANCER – 1984 Twin 350 chev. 10’ wide. Excellent fishing/cruising boat forward & aft cabin. New upholstery, sink, microwave, refrigerator, toilet, shower, sea dump. 4kw Onan generator, air conditioning, inverter. Build in battery charger, fire system, anchor lines, spare prop. 3 axle trailer with new tires. $18,500.00 usd. (602) 548-0074 cell (602) 499-9968. (#34-5 ) SEA DOO Explorer Jet. Inflatable fiberglass hull. Includes trailer and Sundrella cover. In Mexico. Photos by request. $2200 USD OBO (480)2057086 or gpthrog@msn.com (#34-4) CATTERING POLLO PAPAGO – DON’T COOK! LET Martin cater your party or special occasion with the best rotisserie chicken (and sides) in town! English spoken, call Martin at (044-638) 385-1301. Great for birthday parties, beach get-togethers, business parties, and family gatherings. Blvd. Benito Juarez next to Burger King. (#50-4)

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)

BEST COFFEE IN TOWN - XOCHITLS Cafe (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM-2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) COFFEE & DESSERT HOUSE - INSIDE or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont next to the Black Dog Bar – Giuseppis!! Serving breakfast and a breakfast buffet on the weekends! And lunch too. Espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, Chai Tea – hot and cold. Open 7AM. Pre-paid coffee cards available. Homemade Italian desserts and gelato! Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. Call ahead 383-5181. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3) DR. SOCORRO D.D.S. offers professional dental care. She uses the same technology and materials as U.S. dentists, but substantially cheaper! Lab technician on site, offering overnight service. English and Spanish spoken. Professional references available. Phone (01152-638) 383-4898. (#64-1) DR. SERGIO LIZARRAGA D.D.S. has more than 25 years of experience in the dental industry. His dental treatments offer great benefits at a minor cost to you. Visit his office on Benito Juarez and Calle 12 Suite 205 or phone for an appointment phone (011-52-638) 383-7474, local cellular (044-638) 100-2600. Visit his website at www. smilerockypoint.com. (#64-2) 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)

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) 7484134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6) MASSAGE SAHARA - HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, back pain lumbar, cervical syndrome, deep massage, Swedish, reflexology. In my salon or at your home. Call Gloria, graduate of School of Massage in Baja California, at (011-52-638) 383-4435. Located on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez and Callejon Morua. (#120-10)

FOR SALE

PEST CONTROL

EXTRA LARGE 4 PASSENGER – gas golf cart, newly painted bright yellow, new upholstery $2500usd firm. Great condition. (970) 6850224. hanna27317@msn.com. (#86-1)

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

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)

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 or 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) CHOLLA BAY NICE – 3bd, 2ba, bay view, garage, yard, A/C $550 mo, call Ken at (520) 577-4834 in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 3825091. (#100-1) HOUSES AND CONDOS FOR SALE #107 VISTA DE ORO – 2 bedroom, 2 bath, beautiful Mexican tile, deck, 2 patio areas, garage, 24hr security, nice trees. (417) 621-0677. Penasco107@ sbcglobal.net. ( #102-2) CASAS COLIBRI - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, construction, and development. Specializing in Hacienda styling. Years of experience on both sides of the border. Phone (011-52-638) 3805479, email casascolibri@gmail.com. (#60-4) SONORAN SUN – 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo. $50,000 down-Owner will carry balance. 5 year note @ 9.0% interest.stylykins@aol.com (#102-1) This beautifully landscaped unit, built on solid, stable ground, gives you the feeling you’re at sea from the master bedroom view. This 5th floor corner unit has the view with miles of Sandy Beach. Facing south there are the Baja sunsets. To the north, in the Sea of Cortez, float fleets of shrimp boats unloading their catch and taking on big chunks of ice. All these wooden boats are made in their beautiful classic design. The old town is only minutes away on foot and at night there is always the sound of guitars and singing. Yes, and the smell of corn tortilla on the grill or well seasoned meat sizzling over charcoal. (Oh how I miss that place. Any new buyer has to ask, Why are you selling. I’m 82 and they have me on so many pills and blood tests it’s hard to get away.) Contact Jonni at Coldwell Banker Rocky Point (602) 334-4134 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4699. jonnifrancis@ cbrockypoint.com. (#102-3) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY- real estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1)

PET SITTING SERVICE - Don’t worry about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21) INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICES – Background investigations, asset investigations, criminal records searches. Prices begin at $75. All services are offered on US citizens, in the US. Offices open in Rocky Point. Call (520) 858-0857 in Puerto Peñasco (011-521-638) 384-3968 www.intelservices. us (#157-37) BUSY SEASON – is almost here. Vacation rental owners increase your occupancy rates with quality photography. Book the best!www. luxuryvillaphotography.com Rhea Bowden (480) 619-7977(#157-2) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT - door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@ cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) SOLAR EQUIPMENT

HOUSES AND CONDOS FOR RENT

COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Vonage Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. For to-go orders call 383-1011. (#56-5)

MASSAGE

SAVE THE DREAM COLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINT Sells more real estate in Rocky Point than any other company. If you need to sell your property immediately, please contact one of the professionals at COLDWELL BANKER ROCKY POINT who can assess your current situation and get your property sold – CASH FOR KEYS! www.cbrockypoint.com Email jonnifrancis@cbrockypoint.com Call from the U.S. (602) 334-4134 Mexico 383-4699 SAVE THE DREAM (#140-4) CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals. Specializing in Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation. Experience and Professionalism. English and Spanish spoken, call from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-1951, or local cellular (044-638) 380-9033, email cegorozpe@ prodigy.net.mx. (#140-2) IN LOVE WITH CHOLLA BAY? Gretchen Ellinger, Century 21 Sun & Sand, lives in Cholla Bay, knows the community, and will give you sound, safe, honest assistance with your real estate transaction. Sonora Real Estate License #20, member AMPI. Call (011-52-638) 382-5147 or (602) 412-3311. (#140-13) 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) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-7) DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty. com orpatricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) CARLOS E. GOROZPE LAW OFFICE & Real Estate Appraisals. Specializing in Real Estate Law, Contract Law, Litigation, General Consultation, English spoken. Experience and professionalism. Tel/fax (011-52-638) 3831951, local cell dial (011-521-638) 380-9033, or email cegorozpe@prodigy.net.mx. (#157-1)

SONORA SOLAR IS BASED FULL TIME in Rocky Point for your solar electric and water pump needs. Phone (011-52-638) 382-5010 or local cell (044-638) 100-9698 or email SonoraSolar@prodigy.net.mx. (#163-3) TRAILERS FOR SALE 2005 31’ JAYCO JAY FLIGHT – sleeps 6-8 bunkroom, 2 twin bunks, lots of storage, everything works great, 1 large slide out, excellent condition. $12,500usd. Playa de Oro storage. Call (970) 685-0224. hanna27317@ msn.com. (#176-5) WATER PUMPS SONORA SOLAR HAS PRESSURE PUMPS, 12V, 24V and 110 volts in stock. These pumps can be changed out with no tools in one minute! Low water shut off switches for pressure pumps, custom electronic water sensors for in house monitoring, also for remote filling. Hot water heaters also installed. Phone (011-52-638) 382-5010 or local cell (044-638) 100-9698 or email SonoraSolar@prodigy.net.mx. (#195-1) WINDOW COVERINGS SEASIDE WINDOW COVERINGS SINCE 1993. English spoken. All kinds of window treatments. Call Marie for appointment (011-52-638) 3835181. (#198-1)

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MAY 2011

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“Santos: Interesting Resident of Casa Hogar” By Rita Pizarro

asa Hogar” is home for all sorts of senior residents, they are all well taken care of by 3 elderly nuns who have been devoting their lives for the well being of the 18 patients permanently living there. Most of the residents have no family or means to pay. One of these such residents is Santos Susua, he was born in Puerto Rico in the city of Ponce, also known as “The pearl of the South.” It is, as its name denotes, a southern city established in 1692 by Juan Ponce. It has many beautiful neoclassical buildings and facades and it is also the second largest city in Puerto Rico, after the Capital of San Juan. Santos was born in April of 1933, and lived his childhood in Puerto Rico with no brothers or sisters. He is currently handicapped and has to be laying down at all times but that doesn’t keep him from recalling some of his past, even though his memories are a bit confusing and cloudy at times. Talking to him, we found out he served in the military during the Korean War, he remembers this as a tragic part of his life. As most veterans from the Korean War, he returned to the US to live a normal life without much fanfare and spent the next 10 years in the City of New York working in a fabric factory. It is unknown how or when he arrived in Rocky Point, as he can’t recall. We only know that he was brought in from the general hospital in 2005 and became a registered resident of Casa Hogar. It is also unknown if there are any relatives or family in Rocky Point. Between his favorite memories he likes talking about owning a restaurant “here” but

we are not sure if “here” means to him New York of if he is indeed talking about Rocky Point. Santos Susua is just one of the many residents of Casa Hogar, and just as there are many stories to tell about the residents, there are also many needs in this loving place were elderly people are being taken care of. Supplies which are always welcome include; adult diapers or Depends in medium and large sizes (14 of the 18 residents need them on a daily basis), senior vitamins, Tylenol and Ensure are also very welcome, as well as cleaning supplies such as bleach, laundry soap, garbage bags as well as toilet paper, tissues and paper

towels, food vouchers for Leys Supermarket are very welcome. Casa Hogar has 3 helpers, their salaries have to be met as well as electric, gas and water bills. This is a private charity that depends on donations for the well being of the residents. If you wish to make a monetary donation please send Mexican checks made out to: “PATRONATO PRO ASILO DE ANCIANOS” or USA checks made out to “Las Conchas CRC.” Please specify at the bottom of the check “for Casa Hogar”. You can deliver any donations directly to Casa Hogar or to FMI Rentals office on Blvd. Freemont (just past the corner with Sinaloa) or mail a check to FMI at:

P.O. Box 1603, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Casa Hogar is located at the corner of Josefa Ortiz Dominguez & Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13). Madre Consejo is the director. Phone (011-52-638) 383-2599. Visiting hours are 10AM to NOON & 3PM to 5PM. For more information, call Eddy at FMI Rentals--phone (011-52-638) 388-8073 or from USA (520) 204-1545& (602) 288-8609 email fmi2@prodigy.net.mx Rita Pizarro USA Certified Massage Therapist www.go2rockypoint.com Calling From USA: 602 748 4134 USA Mobile: 602 518 6732 Puerto Peñasco Local call: 383 8030 Mobile phone: 638 386 5203 PO BOX 123 Lukeville, AZ 85341

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MAY 2011

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You will go about 4km, pass over the RR tracks and turn right on Hwy#3... all the way to El Golfo. Nice wide, well paved road, marked with rest areas and there’s even a fish taco restaurant accessible from the hwy (El Solito). You will follow this till the end, where you will turn left...and you are in El Golfo. Have fun!

By Richard Savino, President

AMPI Chapter 51, Puerto Peñasco

ver the last several months, significant strides have been made by our local chapter to increase our presence with the national AMPI organization in Mexico City. Our efforts, and the efforts of our prior leadership, have been very successful in placing Puerto Peñasco on the “national AMPI map”. Not only are we now included in all the ongoing communication from Mexico City but, through our participation in surveys and web conferences, I am advised by our President Elect, Milton Felix Reyes, that our Puerto Peñasco chapter is viewed as a leader in organizational strength, professionalism and multiple listing services for its members. Our Board of Directors is capitalizing on this perspective and will move to incorporate AMPI national involvement and sponsorship wherever possible in future education and training programs. We also will be strengthening our ties to the other sectional chapters in the North Region consisting of Rosarito Beach, Ensenada, Tijuana, Mexicali and Hermosillo in the months ahead. Real estate activity for March 2011 shows that in the residential category there were:

These year over year results reflect what most observers already know; that the market is significantly slower than 12 months ago. Note that the list price and the median sale prices are down 10% and 28.5% respectively from March 2010. Sellers with higher valued properties may be pulling their listings off the market as buyers continue their focus on properties less than $200,000. That may be a reason for the large drop in the median list price from 2010 to 2011. The percentage of sale price to original list price also shows that even in a falling list price scenario, sellers on average, are still pricing their property more than 25% higher than where the sales are currently closing. For a more current analysis, March 2011 compared to February 2011 reflect slightly more positive news. The month to month comparison shows that the activity is fairly consistent. This may signal that we are at or near the bottom of the market. Generally, we need to see at least three months worth of activity to identify a trend. Therefore, we will see next month what the statistics for April will show. 3/2011

2/2011

Number of Active Listings

641

640

3/2011

3/2010

Number of Active Listings

641

594

Number of Pending Contracts

Number of Sold Listings

Number of Pending Contracts

47.5

48.2

Number of Sold Listings

Absorption rate (months)

47.5

59.4

Median List Price

$225,000 $351,506

Median Sale Price

$125,000 $175,000

Median Sale Price

73.7%

82.0%

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Median List Price

$225,000 $229,000

Median Sale Price

$125,000 $131,000

Richard Savino President – AMPI Puerto Peñasco Rocky Point Resort Properties Rsavino1@gmail.com

Sonora State law requires Real Estate Agents to be licensed. AMPI (Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals) is the sister organization to NAR (National Association of Realtors) in the USA. Actually AMPI Associates are also NAR Members and our members are committed to excellence. We encourage you to visit our association’s website at www.RockyPointAMPI.com and learn more about whom we are and what we have to offer you and call one of us TODAY!

Thank you It may have been sent to spam. Who knows anymore where it goes!! Thanks again, I did not see the April edition but hopefully can grab one end of them month. Enjoy the weather! Anita Kaltenbaugh GIVE ME YOUR MAILING ADDRESS... YOU WON’T FIND ONE END O’ MONTH! OR get a friend to SAVE one for you...it’s all over facebook and everyone is picking them up...even got request from Gila Bend Tourism Office today. Love it! They will all see your story. SandyO I should have asked you before to put me on the subscription list. For so many years you always sent me a copy. I love that area. I wish I was there now. Big hug and lots of love lui Port Orchard, Wa Consider it done, Lui. Your first issue will by sent for May. Hello Sandy The paper looks great. I would like to have another bundle. We are seeing more traffic coming through lately. Thank you so much. We are coming down to RP this weekend ourselves and can pick them up if it is easier. Just let me know and thank you again. Misty Davis & Sons Gila Bend Texaco When I delivered on Monday afternoon, the gal at the counter said you could probably use more issues, but the manager came out and said that was plenty. If you would like me to drop another bundle with you, just let me know, I will be happy to. Sandy O Hi Sandy, Got the group email today. It’s about time we get home delivery. Sign us up for a subscription to the RPTimes. I’m

The Rocky Point Times Newspaper too old to read a paper online. We are nearing the end of our busy time. Maricopa County deadline in April 26. We will be there shortly thereafter. Thanks, Spencer & Judy Mesa, Az Hi Tom and Sandy, RP Times arrived yesterday afternoon. Thanks for the extra copies and the great PR. I’ll be mailing out the article with any new promotions we do. I can’t thank you enough. I’m sure sooner or later we’ll get to meet in person. Looking forward to it. Ed Waters UR WELCOME...STILL SINGIN’ UR SONG,”I WANNA BE A PIRATE” I love having it in PDF. Thank you! Misty Kantor Davis & Sons Gila Bend Texaco Have you picked up yours? Better hurry, there going fast! Subscribers should be receiving their copy in the mail today! Enjoy! If you would like a subscription, write to rockypointtimes@yahoo.com Hi Sandy, we are interested in booking one room for 2 people on May 20, 21. I was given your name to contact. I guess it is the Las Conchas Hotel. Please let me know what else you need and how to pay. This will be our first El Golfo Run and we’re really excited to be going. Thanks, Sue Hello Sue, Welcome to our 30th (planned) run! You pay when we get to Hotel Las Conchas, not the best beds, but the only rooms right on the beach...our rate is $40usd/night. If Las Conchas is full, I also reserve another motel the second closest to the beach. We stay Fri&Sat, leave Sunday around 8Am ish, then come back to a “Survivor” dinner at around 5PM> Don’t know where yet. We meet at our “Ranchito” which is off the Laguna del Mar road, through the huge arches before you cross the RR tracks, at 7:30AM ish. Bring lunch, we stop at the second old train station to eat, and whatever you want to drink. There is no 7Eleven between here and

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there. We used to travel the entire way (appx 80 miles) off-road, but with the Coastal Hwy we have to get on and off, but we try to be “off” as much as we can through the dunes, salt flats and on the beach. If you do not have 4x4, you can travel the entire way in under 1 1/2 hours on the Hwy. Anything else...just ask. There is a Pemex in El Golfo.

Best Regards & Semper Fi, David H. (“Andy”) Anderson Puerto Peñasco (aka: “Rocky Point”)

In Tom’s editorial, we were named incorrectly as being with Tom and Alicia at Mi Familia. Wish we had been there, but the couple who were there are John y Janet Zanotti also from Puerta Privada. Thanks for correcting this, Janet Janet Quigley

Rocky Point Times For your information: It’s time you updated your map, this month shown on page 20. We decided to check out the new Hwy 003 south from Desemboque. Drive to Caborca intersection and turn west from there for about 15 miles. Parts of this terrible road are already in the rebuild stage. Turn south west when you reach the new 003. It’s a gorgeous road thru magnificent desert and along the Sea coast for about 60 miles all the way to Puerto Libertad. Your map incorrectly identifies the road going west as going to El Desemboque. This is wrong. El Desemboque is south of Libertad about 25 miles. If you want to go all the way to Hermosillo or Bahia Kino you can take the old 003 south, but it is narrow with no shoulders. We hear it is in the works to rebuild this one also. And by the way, taking this route from Hermosillo to Peñasco is shorted and more scenic than that long boring drive using Hwy 15 and the bottle neck at Caborca. Also , it appears that the new road to Desemboque will probably be completed by the summer.

Oh geez, I hate it when I ASSUME something like that. When Tom said he and Alicia sat with “John and Janet” from Puerta Privada... of course I named them QUIGLEY. I apologize, but I am sure it won’t be the last time I do something like that while editing. Señor O’Hare, How are you doing, stranger? In my three decade-long quest to figure out Rocky Point, I finally found some real facts about the electricity rates here, and the reasons for the vast differences between those who use quite a lot of KWH (Gringos included) and those who don’t (Or can’t afford to, if you will). The ongoing story about two different rates, due to nationality or “class” status, is a veritable myth. For the sake of those who believe that we gringos are charged a discriminatorily higher rate (i.e., “A gringo section or residential area of town” versus “The ‘city’ or a Mexican section or residential area of town”)...I believe you could enlighten them with these facts. It is all in the usage, not by color, nationality, race or creed. If folks would enjoy a break from the exorbitant electric bills, they should set their goal to stay under 2500 KW usage (through stringent conservation) during the consumption billing ranges (usually two months). I found an article by Anthony Colleraine (San Felipe, Baja Mexico) entitled Cost of Electricity in Mexico, which was very detailed.

Thank you, ‘Andy’, for taking your time to enlighten our readers. When we came to Rocky Point 20 years ago, the ‘electricity farce’ was even repeated back then.

Audrey and Russ Kilmer Las Brisas, Mirador Beach Thank you Russ and Audrey, we are in the process of changing our maps. There are two Desemboques, the first is north of Pto Libertad, and east of Caborca and the other is El Desemboque, which is farther down the coast, south of Pto Libertad. Check sent for Subscription for 1 year. You should receive within 5 business days. Thanks Clementi Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Hi Sandy, No I regret I do not know who wrote, “Happy Mothers Day” in the sand. It was on Sandy Beach at Las Palmas Resort, in front of the beach homes last Mothers Day. The photo was taken from the 5th floor balcony from the condos behind at 8am. It lasted until 8:15 as the incoming tide quickly washed it away. Unfortunately I do not know who did such a great job; possibly a renter of the beach home. Thanks for printing it! We loved it too…especially my Mom! Ross Anfuso Hi There! Hope all is peaceful in Puerto Peñasco. I’m doing ok, had a bug infection, tis gone now. They (Drs.) have to correct the shoulder. Fun! Will get to PP when summer is here. Let me know if Cholla and Sonora are peaceful. Love you two. Such great folks. Forgive my scrawl, as bug got both my right hand and shoulder. Sincerely Noel B. Jordan Camp Verde/Cholla Bay We love you too. We love your art. PP is peaceful, so we will see you soon. Tom & Sandy

Please send us a years subscription to the Rocky Point Times. We have a place at Playa Miramar and always want to know the latest news when we are north or south of the border. Thanks Jennifer Hicks Hi Sandy, Tom & Lannette, how’s the weather down there? We ended Feb. with boom. We were getting snow every other day. Now its Spring in Colorado. Enclosed please find my check for my subscription. I don’t know if I owe you more or not. Please bill me if I do. I am coming down the first of May. I don’t think I have been there in May. Will the water still be cold?

We had an addition to our family last Thursday. Breanna and Nick had a little boy. 9lbs 9oz and 22 ½” long! I have 11 great grand children and another on the way. The oldest will be 10 in April. The last two times I been down you have been gone, so hope to see you this time. Well if I don’t get this income tax done they will send the paddy wagon to get me. So, see you in May I hope. Sincerely, Donna L. Moberly Fort Collins, CO Dear O’Hares, The highway from Yuma to Rocky Point is now almost a freeway, smooth, wide turns, safe. It is easier for people in Yuma to go to Rocky Point than to San Felipe. Yuma is a new market for Rocky Point tourist promotion. Best regards. Joe Montoya Hola Tom, wanted to let you know that there is a group of bikers, about 40, that are here in Rocky Point. They are from Salt Lake and trailer their bikes to Phoenix and then ride down. Nice people and good news for Rocky Point, they have been doing this for 4-5 years. They will all converge on the Sand Bar on Friday about 5PM and would like to mee you or a rep. thought this may interest you. Frank G.

Thanks Frank, for writing. We looked for you up until I had to leave. You made a side trip to El Golfo? Sorry we missed you. Any photos? Hello, We just got into town for the week and realized that I need to renew my home subscription (which we have enjoyed reading from frosty northwest Indiana all winter!), what are the office hours at the office this week? Thanks, Julia

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Hi Julia, Alicia is there right now…Mon, Tue & Wed from 9AM to 5PM. Hello. I’ve been reading your paper since for years! I first went to Rocky Point in 1976 and instantly fell in love. I have been back every chance I get since then. Please consider this article for submission for your paper. I write a daily blog and this is from our trip in January. I will send you Part II also. I am Mary Vaughan. I live in Tempe, AZ, am married and have three children and am a preschool teacher. Thank you! Mary, Hola...Loved your story. Thanks for sending it to us. There’s a lot you can do in Rocky Point in 30 hours! Oh, yes. It is printed in this issue, under the header, “I LOVE A ROAD TRIP”. Dear Sir; I picked up a free copy of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper at the Texaco station on Pima Street in Gila Bend, AZ. The Town of Gila Bend has a small Visitor Center and Museum in the same building as the Town Hall. Our Visitor Center is an official Arizona Office of Tourism Local Visitor Information Center. We would make the free copy of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper available at our Visitor Center if you would supply us with them free-of-charge. Please contact me if this is something you would be interested in doing. The Town Office is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Cyndi Eisenberger Town of Gila Bend Hello Cynthia, Absolutely, we will be happy to bring Rocky Point Times for the Gila Bend Visitors Center. Thanks for asking! We will see you the first of the month. Tom and Sandy O’Hare

Hi guys, we are like little kids waiting for Santa. Do know when we can expect the RP Times to arrive? Ed & Vi. Tomorrow? They all went out from Lukeville on Friday and the PO has been pretty good about fast delivery. We should try mailing one to ourselves...that way we will know exactly when they arrive. I think I’ll do that. You have a full page article, hope it helps you. We’re still singing “IWBAP”. Check out RockyPointTimes facebook, the cover photographer has put the April RPTimes all over! Sandy O Please give me any information you may have on driving to El Golfo from Rocky Point? Would I have to drive to San Luis on Mexican Highway 2 then south to El Golfo or is the Coastal Highway from Rocky Point complete to El Golfo? How long would it take to drive to El Golfo?Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thanks, Gary Mattern Hi Gary, Driving from Rocky Point to El Golfo could not be easier, since the Coastal Hwy #3 opened a few years ago. If you drive north from town, past the last PEMEX gas station on the right you will see big green signs, at a ‘turnaround’. The signs direct you to Caborca or Laguna del Mar...you head toward Laguna del Mar, which means that you will enter three ‘turnaround’ STOP, and cross over the hwy you just traveled on to head toward the Sea of Cortez.

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anet and I get anxious if we don’t have a crab tostada at the Soggy Peso Bar at least every 6 months. Well, it had been over 12 months since we had been there so you can just imagine how badly we were behaving! On April 1, we caved in to our cravings and traveled south to San Carlos for some great tostadas on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Being the adventurous types, we decided to experiment with the new Costal Highway that is under construction. As one heads south out of town towards Caborca, the first evidence of the new highway appears outside of the San Jorge beach turnoff. However, you cannot access it at this point yet. You need to travel a little farther south to the small town of San Francisco. Here you go right at a stop sign that heads to Desemboque. Drive about 17 miles towards Desemboque; there you’ll find the entrance to this stretch of the Coastal Highway. This new highway is two lanes in both directions and beautifully done. There are no toll booths (yet) and you will not see many cars on the road. Wonderful views of the coastline can be seen along this stretch. The desert and hills in the area are pristine. The first destination along this great highway is Puerto Lobos, which is a very small fishing camp. There is excellent fishing off this point and I hear that Yellowtail are running presently. If you’ve never had the privilege of catching one of these guys, I can assure you that a 20-pound Yellowtail fights like a 60 pound fish. They really are fun to catch and very good eating! The next point of interest is Libertad. This town has a very big power plant that supplies much of the electricity used in Hermosillo and the state of Sonora. You can see the two giant smoke stacks from miles away. By this time you’ve traveled 60 miles on the new highway and really settled into the comforts of a beautiful modern roadway. Oh well, back to reality…the new highway ends in Libertad. However, there are decent roads (one lane in either direction) from Libertad to the Kino Bay road (Route

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100). Here turn left towards Hermosillo, but only for a short distance. Go through the small town of Miguel Aleman (gas stations here if you need to fill up) and start looking for a road to your right which goes towards Guaymas. This stretch will require some patience and a sense of humor. The road has more pot holes than pavement and you really need to go slow. After a while and a few bumps, you’ll pick up the national carretera. Go right or south here towards Guaymas and San Carlos. It is easy going from here on. The travel time for this trip is about 6-1/2 hours, which is the same if you had gone through Caborca, Santa Ana, and Hermosillo. Unless you need to do some shopping on the way, we found this new route to be preferable. The scenery and views are great; the hassle of going through Hermosillo is avoided; and there are no tolls the entire length. Assuredly, there will be new stretches added on a regular basis as the construction progresses. Now that Janet and I have had our Soggy Peso crab tostada fix, it is safe for people to be around us. Hopefully, we will not wait 12 months next time; so the people of Penasco will be saved from our angst! Que tengas un buen dia!

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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper Editorial Con’t From Page 3 Point? I told him I wasn’t familiar with the word VUM. He explained that it is not a word but the name of an organization and V.U.M. stands for veterans of underage military service, which was founded in 2001 by Allen C. Stover and at one point had several thousand members. All US branches of military service are eligible to join VUMS, if you meet this single requirement: You must have enlisted when under age 17 for men, and 20 for women of WWII. U.S. Merchant Marines of WWII must have been under age 16 to qualify for VUMS. John left me with a few of VUMS monthly publications and there are some interesting stories about men and women who are members of VUM, along with their histories. It is a nationwide organization which is on the look out for new members. For more info contact George Rogers at (770) 943-3813 Fax (770) 222-4833 or email georgerogers@ bellsouth.net. It is coming close to that time of the year when you may want to have the phone number in your roladex of Mikki and Jaun. They are the owers of “The Energy Tec” A/C Heat & Water Heaters, tankless and solar. They are a full service AC/ heat company with preventative maintenance plans. Their tecs are certified, with years of experience. U.S. Number (480) 409-4449, Mexico (044-638) 109-6809 email energytecmx@gmail.com. While we were delivering the paper to the RV Park at the Reef, we

local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 met a group of 18 RV’ers from San Diego. In conversation one of the women said that basically some of her friends almost begged her not to come to Rocky Point for fear of her life. She ignored them and said that she and the group had a fantastic vacation and were looking forward to return next year, if not sooner. It just amazes me how the media paints all of Mexico with one brush. If there is an earthquake in California or a serial killer loose 3,000 miles away in New York, they don’t put out travel bans etc., yet Rocky Point is blamed for any act of violence that takes place maybe a thousand miles distant. Could it be they want to keep tourist dollars closer to home? Maybe in my editorials I should warn the Mexican businessmen who shop in Phoenix to watch the news to see what area is cordoned off because of a fatal shooting, almost on a daily basis. In Tom’s April Editorial, we were named incorrectly as being with Tom and Alicia at Mi Familia Restaurant Opening Night. Wish we had been there, but the couple who were there are John y Janet Zanotti also from Puerta Privada. Thanks for correcting this, Janet Quigley Sandy says, sorry Janet, I hate it when I ASSUME something like that. When Tom mentioned he and Alicia sat with “John and Janet” from Puerta Privada at the opening dinner...of course I named them QUIGLEY. I apologize, but I am sure it won’t be the last time I do something like that while editing.

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DEREK: Why do you order pizza every time? SANDY: Because it’s always good? DEREK: That’s one reason, but why don’t you mix it up a bit? CAP’N GREG: What else you got? DEREK: Disco fish. CAP’N GREG: Sounds like a rock band. DEREK: Nope. For five bucks you get a whole deep-fried fish. Still has the head on it. CAP’N GREG: What if I’d rather not eat something that’s looking back at me? JORGE: Then try our fish tacos. Three for five.

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Puerto Peñasco will be hosting

Ask Cap’n Greg t took me a lot of years, but I finally discovered that variety is truly the spice of life. Sandy and I were at Capone’s, and Derek was explaining an exotically disgusting mixed drink that had “Girl Scout” in the name. We went with Dos Equis instead. Then Jorge handed us menus, and we were trying to decide what to get on our pizza when Derek said...

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Nuestra Belleza Sonora 2011

SANDY: I’m about taco-ed out this week.

ayor Alejandro Zepeda, his wife Marcela Albelaiz, and the director of Televisa Hermosillo Ruben Lucero, announced that Puerto Peñasco once again will host the beauty pageant Nuestra Belleza Sonora 2011 which will take place June 11, 2011 at Las Palomas.

Everyone is welcomed to attend this second annual event. Ericka Bernal also talked about the great honor and pleasure it has been to wear the crown during this year and invited all girls to participate and not to leave their dreams and goals.

DEREK: Our fish ‘n’ chips are excellent. SANDY: Is that big pieces? JORGE: No, it’s like fish fingers. SANDY: Never saw a fish with fingers. DEREK: Only in the restaurant business. They’re about the same as chicken tenders, except from a different species. They come with either regular or sweet potato curly fries, and two sauce dips. Tartar and shrimp cocktail. SANDY: Is the shrimp cocktail sauce like the local salsa de camarones? DEREK: Not exactly. Ours has more of a horseradish kick. SANDY: I’ll go with the fish ‘n’ chips, and sweet potato fries. CAP’N GREG: Same for me, but with regular fries. DEREK: You want to try a Girl Scout with it? CAP’N GREG: Derek, that is so wrong in so many ways.

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In the presence of Nuestra Belleza Sonora 2010 Ericka Bernal, the Mayor pointed out that this important event will allow us to show off our city on a national level as we will be seen by more than 30 million people in different states in the Mexican Republic. He thanked Televisa Hermosillo, and city authorities for their for their work. Peñasco will be the host to this very important event where everyone will be able to see the beauty of the Sonoran women. The event will also be benefiting the city’s DIF. Ruben Lucero explained that this event is considered the best of its type in our state and the entire country. The coverage of the beauty contest will be live and will also promote the attractions of the entire state of Sonora. The pageant will be seen in all states including Baja California, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas and also Bajio, Leon and Aguascalientes.

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Two Fish Provides More Than Food!

ou have probably heard that 2 Fish Ministries, an ecumenical Christianinspired program, provides over 12,500 meals monthly to people in several parts of Puerto Peñasco who are in need of food and other assistance. Did you know they also take meals to 4 schools in poorer neighborhoods, and invite families to share in the meal that is being provided to the school’s students? As well, meals are served at the jail, the rehab center, and a site east of town that feeds about 200 women and children daily. The newest meal site, located along the railroad tracks north of town, opened in midMarch, and is already providing daily meals for another 200 women and children. You might be surprised to learn that, for some of these people, the meals provided by 2 Fish are the only food they receive! Far more than filling stomachs, 2 Fish also helps to provide clothing, household items, even blankets and beds to families in need, through the meal sites. The 2 Fish

volunteers say that they are the true beneficiaries of the meal program, citing the friends they have made and the personal satisfaction they have gained while working with the program. If you’d like to help, just show up any weekday at the main meal site on Boulevard Kino, just a block or two southwest of Numeros, starting at 11AM. If you are unable to help in person, perhaps you’d like to make a donation…all that food costs money! Your check can be written to Mission Heartbeat, and mailed to Mission Heartbeat, c/o Monroe Riddle, P.O. Box 1622 ,Lukeville , AZ 85341. Your donation is fully tax deductible, and 100% of it goes to buy food and supplies for the meal program. Cash, clothing, household items, paper supplies, cleaning products, or anything else you may wish to donate, may be dropped off to Monroe Riddle at the Coldwell Banker office, or to Maria at the Black Dog Restaurant. Thank you for helping!

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Mayor hosts the opening of the remodeled Malecon

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

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 González: (044-638) 110-4934 Glenda López: (044-638) 383-2414 Mariana Pérez: (044-638) 102-0564 The group’s mission is to provide spiritual and monetary support to individuals in Rocky Point that are affected by cancer. E-mail: sanperegrinopenasco@gmail.com

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Point citizens, this place belongs to all who live here”. The Director of Public Building Fernando Curiel Navarro explained that the malecon now offers vigilant and tourist information booths, also new restrooms apart from the old ones being remodeled, the installation of small ramadas with benches, an additional 150 benches, and 150% more green areas. All the pavement is concrete, 9 lamps have been added, along with 43 small posts. The completed work benefitted 67 local shops and 4 houses in the city sector. After the speech, the Mayor and functionaries held a walk thru the area where they

saluted the owners of the local shops and the tourists who were able to enjoy the new Malecon. During the event also present were, the City Secretary José Ramón Campos Santos, Noe Bañaga Sindico Procurador, the Regidores Blas Bastida Marcial, Guillermo Ochoa Barragan, María Celida Pérez Duarte, Laura Vega Salazar, among others.

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s part of the promise to the citizens of Rocky Point and the shop owners at the Malecon, Mayor and his wife Marcela Albelaiz de Zepeda and other functionaries held the opening of the new malecon where more than $61,136,730 pesos were invested in the first level. In the presence of the business owners of the area, the Mayor cut the ribbon, opening the road once again to the cars with tourists who travel this zone, enjoying the beauty of the entire Old Port setting. Alejandro Zepeda showed his happiness as he once again was able to deliver the Malecon on the promised date, now the tourists and visitors will be able to enjoy this icon of our city. He thanked all the business owners for their patience and for trusting in the realization of the work. He also said that when there is teamwork they can do many things and make our city a better destination no matter the political party. “I want to thank everyone for their understanding, for trusting, and I want to invite everyone to join in creating new icons for Mexico, for Sonora and for Puerto Peñasco, we have to do this to better the future for our kids, for our citizens and this will be part of our history” he quoted. “We are not interested in pleasing political groups”, he assured, “We just want to make Puerto Peñasco a better destination, that is why we invite you to join and help with the development of the city. The Malecon is our pride, for all of the Rocky

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Ramon Ramos 388-5362/044-638-112-0350 ramonramos99@prodigy.net.mx Started by Linda and Guy Scholey, 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 were also able to provide hot meals for the children throughout the year. Since Guy and Linda have moved south, their head chef, Ramon Ramos, owner of La Cocina de Ramon has decided to continue the tradition.

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 larrydlargefoundation@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 Phone: 382-0050 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Jean Steward Executive Vice President: Glenn Martinez Vice President: Chuck Salem Treasurer: John Wenzlau Secretary: Randi Alcott

LIONS CLUB 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.may be dropped off at the office of the RPTimes.

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

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

OLD BOYS SOCIAL CLUB President: Lew Felton A fun group that puts on a variety of events every year, such as the BASH. The group holds monthly meetings and donates to local charities and organizations.

PPAREA Puerto Peñasco Association of Real Estate Agents www.rockypointmultilist.com

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Founder: Steve Schwab Coordinator: Richard C. LaNasa Established 2003 520-232-2241 PO Box 70121, Tucson, AZ 85737 www.penascochildrensfoundation.org A non-profit organization in Puerto Peñasco dedicated to enriching the lives of the children and their families. The organization provides medical assistance, assists families, offers education and assists in the general enrichment of children’s lives. The group holds many events during the year including golf tournaments, a children’s walk, triathlon, concerts and a NewYear’s Eve Bash.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

Brenda Barden: 044-638-386-9197 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1pm (Sept-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, 1st Wednesday of every month at the Black Dog on Blvd. Fremont HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL GATHERING 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. Coordinator: Esperanza López Trasviña Phone: 383-1918 Juan Aldama & Marcelo Pino Consultations accepted.

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

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

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN Professional Business Women’s Club Meet every Tues. 8pm • 383-2052 Constitucion and Serdán esq. # 1 www.bpwpuertopenasco.com Monday - Friday 9am-1pm 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 Located on Blvd. Fremont, across from the Fire Department (Bomberos) 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 bank account: Banamex Acct# 7661161 SUC. 472 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.

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

ROTARY CLUB Group is not meeting at this time. No time slated for starting meetings at this time.

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 Mon-Sat 9am-4pm St. Vincent de Paul helps needy citizens by furnishing clothing, food baskets, medical assistance. They are run solely on donations. Turn W on Samuel Ocaña, go to the 1st 4-way stop, turn left and go 1 block, turn right and go 2 blocks, turn left. SVdP is the light green building at the end of the street on the right side.

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.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Fellowship Mon - Fri 8am-2pm or can be dropped off to Maria at the Black Dog on Blvd Fremont All gifts are tax-deductible 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; Arizona Taco Place on Ave. Constitucion; Aquiles Serdan across from Hotel Paraiso del Desierto on Constitucion.

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau President: Hector Vazquez Lic. Ana Laura Saens: 383-7025 Rafael Gonzales V.: 388-0444 U.S. Toll Free: 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 Monday - Friday: 9AM-2PM & 4-7PM Saturday: 9AM-3PM Blvd. Benito Juarez, Plaza del Sol No. 13 behind Circle K, next to Expo Tile www.cometorockypoint.com

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!

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 Youth Sports Foundation of Puerto Peñasco Fernando Lopez: imdpenasco@hotmail.com Office (011-52-638) 388-1180 Rick Busa: RBusa@ysf.com.mx

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS AACORP (ANIMAL CENTER) Founder: Nancy Phelan: 383-1012 Leon de la Barra (Calle 15), 3 blocks east of the main blvd. Benito Juarez nancy_phelan@yahoo.com AACORP Tax-Deductible Donations PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341 Arizona 501(c)3 non-profit corp. Dedicated to helping stray animals by providing no-cost spay/neuter clinics, adoption, dog and cat food, medicine and medical care. The center is run solely on donations. NEEDS: Cat, dog, kitten and puppy food, old towels, bedding, animal toys, bleach, cleaning supplies, medicine and monetary donations. Please drop off food/supplies directly at the center.

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. Sonora State Law requires all Real Estate Agents to be licensed. IS YOUR AGENT LICENSED? SOCIAL MIXERS - All Welcome 2nd Wed. of every month BOARD MEMBERS MEETING 1st Thursday of every month GENERAL MEMBERS MEETING 2nd Thursday of every month 2011 OFFICERS: President: Richard Savino President Elect: Milton Felix Reyes Legal VP: Eleazar Jimenez Ethics VP: Kim Barber Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS VP: John Walz PR VP: Kent White Events: Liane Armstrong Language & Culture: Isabel Saborith Membership: Veronica Ponce Secretary: Randi Alcott

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAO 383-4399: Madrid & 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

ALANON Melanie: 044-638-106-2070 muneca_pp@yahoo.com English Speaking Meeting every Tuesday 7pm at Placita Melanie, Suite 211 on Blvd. Fremont

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (044-638) 384-7398 English Speaking Meetings Monday & Wednesday 10AM-11AM & 6PM-7PM 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (Next to Galindo’s Café) Saturdays 9:30 AM above the new Candy Cake in the Old Port Newcomers/Book Study Meeting AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Meets 6pm, 1st Tuesday of every month at the 383 Francisco Leon de la Barra (Oct.-June) 2011 OFFICERS: Commander: Bob Nelson (044) 638-110-9741 Second Vice Commander: Open Adjutant: David Anderson (044-638) 110-1383 Treasurer: Robert Lee Rowe (044-638) 380-9052 Service Officer: Dennis Bleeker 383-5770 Chaplin Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616 Executive Committee Members: John Thompson Gordon Bueler Mike Harris Alternative Executive Committee Member: Paul Waterman: (520) 387-7532 Chaplin Harry “Hap” Pope: (602) 539-7616 New members and associates are always welcome! Show your American Legion ID at the Black Dog and receive discounted prices. AMOR MINISTRIES International Headquarters: 1664 Precision Park Lane San Diego, CA 92173 Phone: (619) 662-1200 www.amor.org Amor Ministries builds more than 1,000 new homes across Mexico for Mexican families. They are selected to receive homes by the Mexico Ministry Planning Board. Pastors discern the needs within their community, present their nominations and one (or more) are selected to receive a new home built by Amor volunteers. ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN Founder: Eloy Gonzalez: 044-638-112-0898 eloy_glez_glez@hotmail.com Group dedicated to wiping out the unsightly graffiti in Puerto Peñasco. Donations of paint, brushes, rollers, and your time are always welcome and needed. BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE Rocky Point Times Office: 383-6325 Ave. Pino Suarez (off Calle 13) Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • www.rptimes.com Free Book, VHS and DVD exchange for all Rocky Point residents and visitors. Want a book to read? Have an extra one? We have a free book and movie exchange in our office. You do not need to bring a book or movie to take one, two or as many as you like. All we ask is that you return them once you are finished with them. Hardbacks, paperbacks, self-help, magazines, children’s, etc. We have everything! Also VHS and DVDs. Donate your extras. BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388- 0857 or (044-638)109-4109 Local ladies play Bunco at Giuseppis Espresso Cafe on Blvd Fremont, the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM. Contact Sandy at the numbers listed above if you are interested in joining the group.

C.E.D.O.

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

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 FREE PUBLIC TOURS Every Tuesday 2pm; Saturday 4pm CEDO is the Intercultural Center for the Study of Oceans and Deserts. Home to a giant fin whale skeleton and a desert botanical garden, CEDO is a field station for researchers and school classes, an education center with library, laboratories, book store and gift shop - An Intercultural Experience. CEDO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to research, education and conservation of the planet’s last great frontiers: the Sea of Cortez. CEDO NATURARTE ADVENTURES FOR EVERYONE 1. Discover the tidepools: Explore the tidepools with CEDO experts. 2. Exploring the Morúa Estuary: Oyster farms, Fiddler Crabs, and the “Shrimp dance” are part of this walking tour of a pristine upper gulf wetland. 3. Kayaking Morúa Estuary; Explore beautiful Estero Morúa with expert guides, local ecology talk, kayak rental, seafood menu and many kind of birds, crabs and halophytes. 4. Pinacate Adventure: Explore the geologic wonders of the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve on a tour with CEDO experts. 5. Oyster Experience: Become an oyster farmer and chef in a matter of hours at Punta Roja. Take an inside look at a sustainable maritime economy. 6. San Jorge Island Tour and Snorkeling: Join CEDO experts to explore the waters around this island, Bird Island hosts a rich diversity of life including sea birds, reef fish, invertebrates and, of course, you can snorkel with gregarious California sea lions. 7. Bird Watching Tour: Join the CEDO guides as we ramble along the shores of the estuary, observing this unique sanctuary for some of the areas most stunning bird life. 8. Hiking the sand dune: A tour at the Gran Desierto de Altar. This sea of natural dunes is the world largest. An experience you won’t forget.

Center for Technological Sea Studies Phone: 382-0010 Mon-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: $3 adults, $1 children 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.

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: Marcos Carrillo Saustegui Manager: Maria Elena Garcia (Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like those that you find in U.S. cities and do not provide the same services and information.)

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Directora: Rubén Rodríguez Rico Phone: 383-2599 Cell: (044-638) 112-0846 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The Cholla Bay Sportsmens Club is responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and staffing the VHF Marine Channel 26 for the northern Sea of Cortez as well as CB Radio Channel 3. The CBSC pays the salary of the operator, aides in search and rescue operations and can aid in the transportation of critical victims. They also publish the Cholla Chatter and put on numerous events during the year such as the CBSC Fishing Derby, Horseshoe Tournament and other fun stuff held in Cholla Bay. 2011 OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin Secretary: Billie Crumbley Treasurer: Enedina Otañez Membership: Laura McIntyre 2011 BOARD MEMBERS Jerry Ketelhut Jr., Roy and Shirley Haenfler, Kathy Barnard, Tammy Hicks, Rhea Dugan, Bob Adams, Don Schmidli, Ken Goodin, Gayle Savelsberg, Diane Aliano, Sal Otañez

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

CONNECTION CLUB, THE Sandy Spain: 388-0857 Brenda Barden: 044-386-9197 Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm at La Cocina de Ramon Restaurant at the Sonoran Sea 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 parttime resident? Mexican, American, other nationality, young, mature? It doesn’t matter. Everyone is welcome.

COORDINACIÓN DE SALUD MUNICIPAL Dedicated to Prevention and Disease Control Animal Control/Dog Pound/ Vaccinations Monday thru Friday 8AM to 3PM (011-52-638) 388-5152 Dra. Socorro – Coordinator Mario López – Canine Technician Jesús Bejarano – Subdirector Marina Soto Siqueiros – Social Worker We welcome donations of food, clothing, school supplies, pet food, medications and vaccines.

D.I.F. Desarrollo Integral de la Familia Sinaloa and Ruiz Cortines Directora: Mayor’s wife dif@puertopenasco.gob.mx difpuertopenasco@hotmail.com www.difpenasco.gob.mx www.puertopenasco.gob.mx 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., a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. The home is equipped to

accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children are taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located 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. (480) 463-6255 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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

ESPERANZA PARA LOS NIÑOS Children’s Home: I.A.P., Casa Hogar para niños desamparados 383-2378 • Off Hwy. 8, 15 mi. N of RP Secretary: Jose Manuel Barrera Sanchez Treasurer: Florencia Lucila G. Miron PO Box 1024, Lukeville, AZ 85341 The home provides temporary housing for children whose families cannot care for them, due to a variety of factors. The home provides shelter, meals, schooling, clothes, etc. during their stay. Esperanza is always in of fresh meat, fruits, beans, rice, cooking oil, flour, vegetables, etc. (not canned items), cleaning supplies, gas for the bus and help with their electrical bill. This is a children’s home, NOT an orphanage though often referred to as such. The children have families and ARE NOT up for adoption.

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say was hello. Next I heard that beautiful voice repeating my phone number. “You have the right number”, I blurted out. I placed the ad. My name is Lui.” “Hi, Lui, I’m Tanya”. She said. She had a kind of breathless way of speaking. Tanya told me she was down here from Tucson with another girl. It seems her friend met someone last night with a boat, and they’d left her to sail over to San Felipe. My caller was staying next door to my place at Hotel Plaza Las Glorias. We agreed to meet at the Palapa bar at seven. She said she’d be wearing a white dress printed with yachting flags down one side. I arrived early and took a table near the bar. Right at seven o’clock in she walked. You couldn’t miss her in that white dress and the way she looked in it. What an entrance—you know, high heels, and all. I could have watched her walk all the way to Denver. Then it hit me. You know that ping of adrenaline that zaps you when you slam on your brakes and nothing happens. Damn, I must have been at least thirty years older. I watched her take a seat at the bar. When the bartender saw her he

stopped in the middle of a shaker of Margaritas. Two guys, about her age, sitting at the table next to me were eyeballing her. If I left now she’d never be alone. Earlier, singing with anticipation, I showered, shaved, trimmed my mustache, and even splashed on some cologne. Lucifer, who had been suspiciously watching my every move, sniffed the air and gave me a disgusted look. My new navy blazer, and light blue seersucker slacks looked great, if I do say so. I was confident. Remember the school dances where the girls sat on one side, and the boys on another. Finally one of them got enough nerve to go over and ask a girl to dance. That’s what I was remembering as I walked over to where she sat. “Tanya?” I managed. Her eyes were a pale blue, that contrasted with white skin and shoulder length black hair. I read her expression as both curious and surprised. “I’m Lui’s father”, I said. “He asked me to tell you he’s sorry he couldn’t meet you”. When she didn’t say anything I realized I had to come up with some explanation, but I couldn’t think of anything. I just stood there like a stick wearing a sporty, summer

outfit, and not knowing what to do with my hands. She solved that by reaching out. I took her tiny hand and held it, until it dawned on me that this was a shaking-hands-gesture. “Tanya”, I said, “I have a table over there. Let me at least buy you a drink. That son of mine is irresponsible. A million times I’ve scolded, ‘Lui, when are you going to grow up’?” From the beginning she seemed delighted with my company. I told her my name was Tony. When I invited her to have dinner with me she accepted. We had a great meal at The Friendly Dolphin. The waiters made me feel like I was courting the most beautiful girl in the world. I shed thirty years between salad and dessert. When she addressed me by Tony, I almost forgot that wasn’t my name. I have to admit my testosterone rose from its sepulcher. Her perfume, her body language, her very presence, had my adrenal into overdrive. She was the daughter of a high ranking army officer, and had been all over the world. Currently she was the art director for a woman’s fashion magazine. After a three hour dinner, and two other stops she mentioned it was getting late. I looked at my watch and thought by this time in the morning Lucifer and I would have had six hours sleep. “Tanya”, I said, “You’ve got to meet my dog, why don’t we stop by my place and have a drink?” She shook her pretty head. We got back to the hotel and she seemed to want to say good night in the lobby, but I was determined to walk her up to her room and suggest we call room service for a bottle of champagne. We got to her door. I’d made it that far. She rummaged around in her purse before she found her key. Finally she found it. I suggested a night cap. She stood there with the door half open smiling playfully up at me. “No, not tonight Lui. Thank you for a beautiful evening”. With that she blew me a kiss and closed the door. It wasn’t until I got down to the lobby, that I realized she had called me by my right name.

TRAVELINFORMATION

The Adventures of Lonesome Lui-1996

aking up in that condo of mine is like being aboard ship. Pelican traffic that morning was heavy, and lots of delicious, briny air whiffed through my open window. I lay in bed watching two fishing boats heading out to sea. My dog Lucifer was flaked out on his back, four feet in the air, and sound sleep. This new air mattress is something. You can adjust the softness on either side. At medium soft my dog is sleeping better, but he still has his bad days. One of his problems with condo living is burying his bones. My life style as a geologist has always afforded him a zillion hiding places. A dog can be a great companion, but I was still lonesome. Any thoughts of marriage were always spoiled by the image of Gwendelyn, my first wife. As I passed the road of Plaza Las Glorias, the early shift were making ready for the new day. The bar was not open, but I can usually get a bloody mary anyway. Lui, I said to myself, not this early. This could be a day that will change your life. I had done something that I never thought I would do. I’d placed a person-wanted-ad in the Rocky Point Times. It went on to say: Handsome professional, affluent, almost over educated, good sense of humor, looking for a mature lady for friendship and maybe lots more. It went on to state that I loved dogs, cats, food, dining out, and walking beaches. I had intended to walk the beach to The Puesta del Sol and have breakfast, but I got to thinking some lady might call. Last night I must have checked the phone a dozen times to see if it was working. It was about noon when I called Sandy over at the Rocky Point Times and asked her to call me back. “My phone’s not ringing,” I said. She laughed, “Poor Lui, aren’t you getting any calls from your ad?” I had no sooner hung up when the phone rang. I picked it up and said, “Thanks Sandy”. “I’m not Sandy”, I heard a female voice say, “I’m calling about an ad”. I got so flustered that all I could

MAY 2011

TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER If you dispute any incident or infraction, need help, or have questions, please go directly to the police station, located north of town. IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER ALWAYS GET • The name of the officer • The number on the back of the vehicle • 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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report any attempt of bribes by calling Internal Affairs 388-6552

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPL AINT!

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”.

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

for re-entry into the U.S., when travelling by vehicle from Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. You may also present a Card, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or Sentri Card as well Children under the age of 16 need to present their birth certificate. This is true for any port of entry.

ABOUT PUERTO PEÑASCO Puerto Peñasco, also known as Rocky Point, is located in the State of Sonora, on the Sea of Cortez. We are approx. 66 miles from the U.S. border at Lukeville, AZ and Sonoyta, MX. We are located within the “Free Zone”, so no vehicle permit is needed to visit. You can find a variety of activities for the entire family in Peñasco, as well as a variety of lodging from luxury resorts to hotels to tent camping on the beach. Rocky Point is known for its gorgeous sunsets, warm weather and sandy beaches. We boast a variety of cuisine, shopping, spas, golf and entertainment. Currently there are approx. 48,000 fulltime residents according to the Census.

DRIVING TO PUERTO PEÑASCO

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. ENTERING MEXICO

The highway (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. 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.

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS

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 take you all the way to the U.S./Mexico border at Lukeville, AZ/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

AeroCalafia Service to/from Rocky Point to Hermosillo Local: 388-7812 • Flights every Friday 3:10pm depart Hermosillo to Peñasco 4:45pm depart Peñasco to Hermosillo www.aerocalafia.com.mx Mexico Toll Free: 800-560-3949 U.S. Toll Free: 818-206-3255 Flight arrivals and departures are from the Puerto Peñasco Airport (north) Morgan Jet Charter flights from Phoenix 1-888-869-0866 www.westwindairservice.com AIRPORTS Aeropuerto Internacional del Mar de Cortez International Airport Info.: 383-6097 Carretera Peñasco-Caborca KM 24

Close to being finished out by the Mayan The airport will be able to accommodate large jets and commercial airliners.

CONSULATES

chainlink fence. You will need to go to the small building, which sits in the middle of the two lanes, and tell the officer what items you have to declare and the value of each item. When you are finished filling out the form, the import tax (impuestos) will be assessed and you will be handed two forms to take to the bank and pay. (The bank is at the side of the brick building, past the fountain.) 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 the bank 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.

Closest U.S. Airports Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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 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 and relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse or mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines with U.S. Government money

BUS STATIONS (MEXICO)

CROSSING THE BORDER

DUTY FREE ITEMS

From the U.S. see Shuttle Services

CLOSED MIDNIGHT - 6:00 AM Arizona/Mexico Border at Lukeville/Sonoyta

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

The Rocky Point Airport International Airport, north of town Phone: (011-52-638) 383-6097 Airport Admin.: Alonso Dominguez Ruiz Comandante: Alejandro Rangel Ocegueda www.therockypointairport.com Located on Hwy. 8 just north of town Car Parking $5/day Rental cars available This airport will remain open once the new airport is opened. Personal Aircraft To fly your own plane, you must have: pilots license & medical certificate, registration, air worthiness certificate, and Mexican airplane Insurance. General Airport Information Airport ID: MMPE August 5, 1994 declared port of entry. Coordinates: 31 21 08 LN, 113 32 08 LW Location: 3 miles north of town Runways: 11-29 5000 feet paved 03-21 3000 feet dirt Radio Frequency: 122.80 VOR-DME Frequency: 112.10 Landing Fee: $50 pesos single engine, $100 pesos twin engine, Federal Fee: $567 pesos Tie down and Overnight Available Fuel Available

ABC - Auto Transportes de la Baja California • 383-1999, Constitucion, just N of the signal at Blvd. Benito Juarez Albatros - 388-0888, east side of Benito Juarez, north of the stadium Norte de Sonora - 383-3640, east side of Blvd. Benito Juarez, S of No. Releccion (Calle 26) and north of Pemex TAP - Transportes y Autobuses del Pacifico • 383-6761, west side of Blvd. Benito, N of the signal at Constitucion

CAR RENTALS Some major rental companies do permit their vehicles to be driven into Mexico. You will have better luck if you call their Arizona offices directly instead of going through their national office. You may be required to carry their Mexican insurance. Mexico law requires that you must carry a minimum of liability insurance. Arizona Enterprise, Advantage, Dollar Saban’s • (602) 273-7351 2934 E McDowell Rd., Phoenix Puerto Peñasco The Point Rent-A-Car: 388-5823

COASTAL HIGHWAY 003 Carretera Costera Sections still under construction Total: 500 km (approx. 300 miles) spanning from San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora to Guaymas, Sonora The Coastal Hwy. has been completed from El Golfo de Santa Clara to Puerto Peñasco, and is still under construction from El Desemboque to San Carlos, with many stretches completed. Hwy. 003 will dramatically cut the driving time from Southern California, Yuma, AZ and Guaymas.

As soon as you drive past the chainlink fence, you are entering Mexico. Wait at the crosswalk for the vehicle ahead of you to pass all the way through the lane before proceeding ahead. VEHICLE INSPECTION There are two means of inspection: 1) Fiscal Traffic Light 2) Integral Inspection As you cross the Mexican Border there will be a narrow lane with a (traffic) light on your left at the end of the lane. As you proceed ahead, the light will flash either RED (alto - stop) or GREEN (pase - go). This is the Fiscal Traffic Light and means that you are proceeding into Mexico without anything to declare over your allowed limit by law. RED LIGHT...STOP (ALTO) If the light flashes red as you pass it, you must pull your vehicle over to the left, under the canopy, or wherever as directed by the officer if it is busy. The 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 may look through your belongings. You do not leave your vehicle unattended during inspection and you accompany the officer during his search. If you incur any problems be sure to get the name, badge number of the officer and the time. GREEN LIGHT...GO (PASE) 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 though you got the green light. INTEGRAL INSPECTION (Voluntary) This is the voluntary request for the exa mination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allo wed limits. Before you pass through the light you will pull off to your left and park in the assigned spaces against the

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

The following is a list of items wich 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 withouta 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.

local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255

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

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

INSURANCE MEDICAL INSURANCE Family or personal trip/vacation medical insurance can be purchased by some providers in the U.S. Check your existing policy to see what coverage is offered while visiting Mexico. Most clinics in Rocky Point do not accept U.S. insurance. 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 if you have a vehicle you cannot afford to replace out of pocket. 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 almost complete from Desemboque to Puerto Lobos. 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.

PETS Only domestic animals (dogs & cats) are permitted into Mexico. You are allowed 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 Border Closed Midnight-6am

Have your Passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers License (EDL), Sentri or Nexxus ready for the Officer. Children 16 and younger will need to present their birth certificate. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection PO Box C, Lukeville, AZ 85341 (520) 387-5671, Fax: (520) 387-5309 Passports U.S. Citizens re-entering the United States (via vehicle) from Mexico will be required to show their Passport, Passpor t C ard, Enhanced Driver’s License, NEXXUS or SENTRI Card. Everyone in the vehicle needs to provide one of the above forms of 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

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 items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

PERMITTED ITEMS INTO THE U.S. 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: 50lbs. 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 re-entry into the United States. If you are in doubt whether an article or item of food should be declared, always declare it and the Customs Officer on duty will let you know if the item is permitted. 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.

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 be sure that the shuttle company has the proper permits to pick up passengers at the airport. Head Out to Rocky Point (602) 971-0166, Toll Free 866-443-2368 www.headouttorockypoint.com Mercedes Shuttle • (602) 956-5696 www.mercedesshuttle.com Nena’s Transportation • 388-7089 (602) 442-6802 Located on Benito Juarez, north of the baseball stadium by Coffee Point Transportes Superior • 383-3640 Calle Lázaro Cárdenas, 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 520-780-7408 www.rockypointrides.com

TRAVEL BEYOND THE FREE ZONE

You are entitled to an $800 exemption within a 30-day period. Articles totaling $800 or less may be entered into the U.S. without paying duty, subject to limitations on liquor, cigarettes and cigars.

Puerto Peñasco is located in the Free Zone, where you do not need vehicle permit to visit. If you plan to travel beyond the Free Zone you will need your FMT (personal tourist visa) and your vehicle permit if you plan on driving.

PROHIBITED ITEMS INTO THE U.S.

PERSONAL VISA (FMT) An FMT is a personal tourist visa, required by law if you plan to remain in Mexico longer than 72 hours, even within the Free Zone. You can get your FMT at the at the Immigration Office in Sonoyta, on your right, as you cross the border. They are open from 8am-12am. 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 on Benito Juarez 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. If you are going to get your vehicle permit, you can get your FMT at the same time, instead of making two stops - see below.

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.) Poultr y: raw meat from both domesticated and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Eggs: unless boiled or cooked.

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. They no longer do this in Sonoyta or Peñasco. You must take Hwy. 2, out of Sonoyta, heading toward Caborca, approx. 15 miles down Hwy. 2 there is a checkpoint where you obtain your vehicle permit. This can also be done at the checkpoint outside of Guaymas or at the Guaymas Airport. 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.

Take time to Discover the places you’ve never been to...Bird Island, El Golfo de Santa Clara, Playa Palomas, Santo Tomas, Puerto Lobos, Puerto Libertdad Caborca, Santa Ana, Pitiquito and all the great towns in-between. The Rocky Point Times Newspaper strives to keep the information up-to-date. Laws, rules and info. change constantly, so if you notice an error, or have additional info., please let us know so that we may change the info. Contact us with questions or corrections at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com or phone (480) 463-6255 or local 383-6325

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION • 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-3:00 pm Located on the west side of Benito Juarez, just north of Ave. Constitucion. 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

GREEN ANGELS CON’T their mechanical services, but you will need to pay for your own auto parts, gas, oil, etc. The Green Angels offer the following services: Aide in the event of an accident Emergency radio communication Mechanical assistance Tourist Information

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

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

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

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AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES

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 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

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

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

TELEPHONE COMPANY Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex) Juan de la Barrera and Calle 18 Office open 8 am • 383-2288 Phone & Internet services available

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

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

AT&T Operator dial 001-800-462-4240

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.

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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° June: Air - 77° Air - 84° July: 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°

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) 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 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.

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GENERALINFORMATION ATV’s

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$$ BANKING & MONEY $$ 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.

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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

favorite ways of relaxing is to take an early morning stroll down the beach, right here in Rocky Point. It is a sure fire stress reliever and a good way to burn off some of the margaritas that make our home special. I like to walk right at the waters edge and feel the salt water waves gently crash into me. It’s a wonderful place to take in all the sights, smells and sensations that abound along the coast. Salty air, birds squawking, crashing waves, Whale Hill, kid’s laughing, boats buzzing, Mexican music playing in the distance, dolphins jumping, and sea

don’t know well and help them to see a side of life that really shines. Along the way, remember to watch for the unique seashells and sea glass that you can take back with you to accompany your own personal reflections along the coast. So, please remember to find time for yourself and soak in all that Rocky Point has to offer along the coast, and may your reflections enable you to envision a better tomorrow. ADIOS AMIGOS!

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. Aug 2009: Peso is approx. 13.3:1 TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5 They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antonio Espinoza Altamirano #190 Worship Saturday 9:30am Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 and 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm

Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 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

CRUZ ROJA (RED CROSS) EMERGENCY DIAL 065

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

OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS dialed from Mexico

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

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 ELECTRICAL...071 FIRE DEPARTMENT...068 MARINE RESCUE...462,627 or 767 VHF Channel 26 is monitored by CBSC POLICE...066 or 060

EMERGENCIES Puerto Peñasco’s hospitals and clinics handle a variety of emergency and nonemergency situations. Most visitors visit one of the Clinics (listed below) or the Red Cross for emergency services. Ground and air ambulance transport services are available. CLINICS Clínica Santa Fe Simón Morúa, 2nd corner off of Blvd. Benito Juárez English speaking doctors Lab on site, X-rays 383-2447 or 383-4040 Clínica San Jose 383-5121 Blvd. Benito Juarez English speaking doctors Clínica Santa Isabel (Maternity) 383-3645 Puerto Peñasco

Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 044-638-107-7150 Plaza Melanie #211 on Blvd. Fremont English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am and 10:30am

González Ameri-Clinic 388-7676 Cellular: 044-638-110-7898 Dr. Jesús González Gaytán Blvd. Fremont, Plaza Melanie, Ste. 106 24 Hr. Emergency Service Available Full Service Outpatient Medical Clinic English speaking doctor and staff Yearly insurance packages available Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & Sat-Sun 10am-2pm

Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 382-0049 or 383-3885

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 Mexicana 383-2266 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.

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

Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port.

Lab on site, CT Scan, X-rays, Ultrasound 383-4422

Clínica Santa María 383-2440 Puerto Peñasco

One-Stop Medical Clinic Blvd. Fremont in Plaza Fremont English Speaking doctors and staff

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

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

FISHING BOAT PERMITS Available in Rocky Point and San Diego, CA. Rocky Point: 1 mo.-1 yr., prices range from $313 to $2,011 pesos and depend upon the size of your craft. You’ll need certificate of title. San Diego: Boat licenses can be obtained from the Oficina de Pesca at (619) 233-4324. They will mail or fax you an application. Fill out the form and provide your certificate of documentation for vessel or registration, SASE and cashiers check or money order. Mail to: Oficina de Pesca, 2550 5th Ave., Suite 15, San Diego, CA 92103. They will process it immediately and return mail your boat license which is good for one year. Boat Permit Rates (approx.) in USD Small Boat (less than 20’) - $32.50 Medium Boat (23’ to 30’) - $65.10 Large Boat (30’ and larger) - $97.69 CHARTERS Many charter boats and pangas are available for hire. They are located all over town and at the docks and on your way into Old Port (right hand side). Reputable charters are always the best. Make sure there is enough safety gear on the boat for all persons and that they have a marine radio in the event of an emergency. 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 M-F, 8AM to 3PM, in Rocky Point or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Fishing Permit Rates (approx.) Pesos Daily - $106.00; Weekly - $220.00 Monthly - $315.00; Yearly - $410.00

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2 FISH MINISTRY As we approach our second year of feeding the needy in our community, we continue to hope and pray that our economy will improve and that jobs will once again be available making people able to provide for themselves. We are encouraged to see construction of some big projects in our community which are providing some jobs and we are all doing our part in encouraging people to travel to Rocky Point so that our tourism economy can rebound. Until that time, we continue to adjust our program and make changes in an effort to reach the neediest in the community. We continue to feed in the schools, however, we are unable to serve as many schools this year due to a decrease in volunteers. We have streamlined our feeding to 2 sites, one in the middle of town at the intersection of Blvd Kino and FCO y Madera (just southwest of Numerous) and our newest site in Colonia San Rafael at 63rd and Juan Aldama. We have been very grateful for those who have supplied blankets this winter and appreciate so much being able to help the needy in this way.

We have now served over 200,000 meals and we are amazed at God’s provision. We continue to seek people who have time to volunteer an hour or so to help serve or to take food to a school. We feel Mon - Fri so we need volunteers 5 days per week. We also welcome your donations of food, limited amounts of clothing, blankets and, of course, monetary donations. These donations can be dropped off at the main feeding site. Your tax deductible monetary donations can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, P.O. Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Please note on your donations that they are for 2 FISH. Again....thanks for your help

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

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

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Sole with Dill and Mustard Sauce

ello there! Chef Mickey here with this months recipe. I hope you will enjoy this.

3-4 sole fillets, 2 eggs melted butter for brushing 1 tablespoon melted butter flour, vinegar, sugar, fish stock salt and black ground pepper lemon slices and dill sprigs, to garnish dill and mustard sauce... (this sauce will give a tangy, Scandinavian flavor that is perfect with grilled fish. Fillet of sole is used here but this sauce would combine very well with salmon orÂ any other grilled fish) 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups fish stock 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 2 egg yolks Hot sauce

Preparation and tips...

1. Preheat broiler to medium-high Brush the fish with melted butter, season on both sides and cut two or three slashes in the flesh, grill for 4 minutes then transfer to a warmed place, and keep warm while you make the sauce. 2. Melt butter over medium high heat, stir in flour, cook 2 minutes over low heat, stirring continuously to remove any lumps. 3. Remove from heat and gradually blend in stock, return to heat, bring to boil ,stirring continuously, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. 4. Remove sauce from heat and beat in vinegar, dill, mustard and sugar. 5. Using a fork, beat yolks in small bowl, gradually add small amount of hot sauce, return to pan, whisking vigorously, continue whisking-over very low heat for another minute. 6. Serve immediately with the grilled sole, garnished with lemon slices and dill sprigs..serve with nice portion of wild rice and any selection of broiled veggies. And there you have it. Everyone enjoy! Until next month... Chef Mickey. http://www.amusetoday.blogspot.com/

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Paw Prints “Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” by Nancy Phelan

pay/Neuter clinics are the number one priority and the only solution to control over population of dogs and cats. We see a huge improvement in the amount of new babies in the city, thanks to the City of Puerto Peñasco. Monthly clinics are held in various parts of the city, and several times a year larger clinics are held where several hundred surgeries are performed. MARK YOUR CALENDAR - MAY 28TH AND MAY 29TH will be the dates for our next free clinic to be held at the Shrimp Park at Blvd. Fremont and the main boulevard, Blvd. Benito Juarez. Call the city at (011-52-638) 388-5152 for more information. To date we have seven Mexican veterinarians scheduled to volunteer their services. If you are an American or Canadian veterinarian and would like to volunteer either for one day or both please call Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. We would love your participation. Many local residents do not have transportation to get their pets to these events. Please, if you have neighbor dogs that need surgery,

pick them up and bring them to the clinic. A big thank you to our Mayor Alejandro Zepeda Munro, Dr. Socorro Ruiz, Mario Lopez and of course Dr. Marco Hernandez, veterinarian for the city. Dr. Hernandez can be reached at (011-521-638) 105-0122 or (011-52-638) 102-0122 for his services. The city does surgeries Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8AM and 3PM for only $200 pesos. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point will have an adoption booth at the event. If you are looking for a new addition to your family, please stop by our booth. If you would like to volunteer to help at the clinic or adoption booth please call Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. Today is April 9th but we anticipate a good response at our “Adoption Day” which is scheduled for April 30th in conjunction with the City at the stadium and hopefully many of our babies will be adopted into good homes. We still have many dogs that need medical care: Daisy - chemotherapy treatment for her cancer. Buddy the Dancer - chemotherapy for his cancer. Buster for his broken leg and of course Sandy our Malamute. I am taking Sandy to Arizona this week to see an eye specialist regarding his glaucoma and what treatment will be best to alleviate any pain he may have. Jim Schwebel of Minneapolis, Tucson and Las Conchas is paying for Sandy’s initial visit - thank you

Jim. Jim has been very instrumental over the years, and even helped start AACORP many years ago. His law firm in Minneapolis has been given many awards over the years but we have a special recognition for Jim and Mary for their real concern for animals. Jim and Mary stopped by the center last month and took an interest in Sandy and his situation. Jim emailed me a week later and offered to pay for my trip to Arizona and the diagnosis for Sandy to see what can be done. Dogs suffering from glaucoma may also have persistent migraine headaches from the pressure behind the eyes. We want to make sure the Sandy does not suffer and can live without pain. He seems to get along just fine with the other dogs and manages to find his way. I am working with a clicker to train him to recognize where I am to calm him down. It can get a little exciting with the many dogs at the center. Summer is just around the corner and we are in need of children’s plastic swimming pools for the dogs at the center. Other needs are: Money for the Center expenses which are over $3,000usd per month, medical expenses and supplies. (I do not take a salary - quite the opposite as I use my income to maintain the center.) Airtight food containers - large size for 40 lb. +. Dry dog, puppy, cat food Kirkland brand from Costco Canned cat and kitten food Canned dog food Dry kitten food Cat liter - non-clumping Liter pan liners Doggy treats Puppy pads Cleaning supplies including paper towels, bleach, disinfectant, laundry detergent and Downy softener Cat and dog beds and toys Towels and blankets Flea and Tick spray and collars

local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 Albon and Panacur To donate a great Kuranda dog bed (pictured) just go to the donate page of our web site and click on the donate Kuranda dog bed link. A big thank you to all that are helping the animals. It was a long hard winter. We used many space heaters and blankets but made it through without any major health issues this winter. Please bring all supplies and donations to the center - just follow the map to the right. We do not receive donations that are left in other locations. We are just behind and to the left (north) of the mission which was the old Villa Granada Hotel. A very popular 50’s dance spot years ago! Please remember that I am only one person and it may take me a few minutes to get to the front gate. I may be on the computer , in the cat house or in the back with Sam and Rosie. Many times when I get to the gate people are driving off. Of course it is best if I know when you are coming but otherwise please give me time to respond! The best time to visit the center to see the animals is Monday and Thursday afternoon when Antonio is here helping and we are more prepared. AACORP is a 501 ©3 non profit Corporation and your donations are a tax deduction.

‘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 www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt AACORP PO Box 1031 Lukeville, AZ 85341

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

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

Linda Sharp Linda Sharp grew up in Tioga, ND where the only language taught was English. As a sophomore in college, she began to learn Spanish and to travel to Mexico. She has traveled from Cozumel to Cabo and Acapulco to Rocky Point. Linda loves the Mexican culture, music, food, arts, language and people. When she retired she began writing for the Rocky Point Times, and volunteers in Rocky Point with several different programs each time she is in town. Her retirement career is selling real estate in Arizona and in Alaska.

Rosarie Salerno

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

Mark Paliscak

Mark Paliscak lives in Scottsdale and Rocky Point with his wife Jessica and children Zack and Olivia. He is a mortgage banker and loves helping others realize their dream of home ownership. Mark enjoys staying active, swimming and most of all kicking back with good friends and family on Sandy Beach. One of Mark’s favorite treats is the foundation he started with his family to help the needy in Rocky Point.

Eddie Wharez

Designer - Owner of Diseños Casa y Jardín, born in Pachuca , Hidalgo , raised in Guadalajara , moved to Puerto Peñasco from Puerto Vallarta in 2003. He enjoys developing lasting personal relationships with his customers by beautifying their homes and making their dreams come true, loves music and good wine, he himself has taken every photo for his ads, member of the Interior Design Society and also of the Puerto Peñasco Photography Club, favorite quote: “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” — Albert Schweitzer

Alice Omang

My husband, Bob, & I are from Helena, Montana. We first came to Rocky Point in 1995. I always say our motor home brought us there. We bought it in Tempe. AZ & it had always been used to go to Sandy Beach for camping on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. We decided to try it ourselves. We camped for a couple years at Palmar RV Park and then bought a small casita in Las Conchas in 1997. We have been coming to Rocky Point every year since that time. Tom & Sandy bcame great friends of ours early on. I think the first article I wrote for the Rocky Point Times was in April 2004, about a little girl who had found a very sick puppy on the beach. She had nursed it back to life and was then separated from him. Later, she had a very joyful reunion with him and, as far as I know, still owns and loves this dog. I have been writing articles ever since that first story, but sometimes on an irregular basis. I don’t seem to do very good when I am in Montana, but I have found writing for the RPTimes to be a very worthwhile and interesting experience.

Richard Savino Richard is an independent real estate agent and a graduate of the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business and the Real Estate Diplomado of the State of Sonora, Mexico. He holds areal estate license from the State of Sonora, Mexico and in Arizona with Platinum Preferred Realty. Richard and his wife, Maureen, moved from Scottsdale, AZ to Puerto Peñasco in 2007. He is the current President of the Puerto Peñasco Chapter of AMPI, the Mexican national association of real estate professionals. He has served in the past as it’s VP of Ethics and as President Elect. Richard is originally from California where he enjoyed a 30 year career in commercial banking and management consulting. Richard is originally from California where he enjoyed a 30 year career in commercial banking and management consulting.

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

Cap’n Greg

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

Cora Doner Cora Doner began traveling in Mexico at the age of 5 with her parents and sister. By the age of 8, she was traveling in Mexico with classmates from Spanish Immersion, and her teachers and parents. She has spoken Spanish in school, in Mexico and for fun, since she was in preschool. Cora began volunteering in Mexico with school classmates when she was 8. Every Mexico vacation since then, she has sought and found volunteer opportunities. Cora enjoys photography and is often the photographer when she and her mother, Linda, write for the Rocky Point Times. Cora will complete her culinary degree in 2010; and begins her R.N./ BSN degree in 2011, and plans to complete that in 2012.

Anita Kaltenbaugh Anita Kaltenbaugh is a traveler with a love for Puerto Peñasco and the Sea of Cortez where she resided for 2 years. Originally, a coal miners daughter from the mountains of Western Pennsylvania (a long way from the shores of Mexico), an unexpected visit to Rocky Point in 1990 captured her heart. Currently working on a new travel book “Travel Secrets- Inside guide to affording, planning and taking more vacations”, she spends her free time traveling the world with her husband and relaxing in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico at her favorite seaside town. Check out more of Anita’s articles on Rocky Point at www.examiner.com/x5715-Phoenix-Mexico-Travel-Examiner.

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Adventures in Paradise

By Rosarie Salerno

By Sandy Spain A Native Leah didn’t have to find paradise, she was born here. Her grandfather started his ship yard business here and the Cabrales family has been in the business for over 60 years. Love of family defines Leah. I think her parents were certainly forward thinking when she was a young girl. Her father bought a home in the Phoenix area and she, her mother, brother and sister lived there during the week and returned to Puerto Peñasco for the week-ends. Not many parents would have made that kind of sacrifice so that their children could go to school in Arizona. Her father told her to learn about and value the two cultures and take the best from each for her life. He also required them to work at the business when they were home. This turned out to be great training for Leah as after finishing school she moved to Mazatlan to run, and enlarge, the family’s shipyard business there. They sold it a few years later.

Family

The Cabrales family is very close, and they gather for a meal together every week-end. During the time Leah was in Mazatlan she returned to Puerto Peñasco on the week-ends to take part in that family gathering. She said from the time she was a young girl her favorite thing to make was desert and she has always made that her contribution to the family dinners.

Now What – fat or skinny?

After returning from Mazatlan, she was looking for a new business. Leah is a fitness trainer, in body balance and body combat. So, in discussing her ideas with her dad, he said it seemed she was trying to decide between making people fat or making them skinny! Well she decided on the coffee and pastry shop along with maintaining fitness. In 2006 Leah opened Café

Bistro. When construction was going really well and the town was growing by leaps and bounds, she had the opportunity to open two other locations. Since the economic slow-down, she maintains her first location only, the one in Fremont Plaza. Leah says they use only natural and pure ingredients in all their food. For example, she buys her bread from an established local baker who uses no artificial ingredients, and her mother makes their chorizo using lean ground turkey and olive oil.

newspaper and enjoy the company along with some wholesome food and I feel that she has really accomplished that. They also have beer and wine, a comfortable patio and free wi-fi service. Leah gives credit to her wonderful staff for helping Café Bistro succeed. She also credits them with doing such a good job that she can still pursue other interests. Staff members include Blanca, Bianca, Deana, Dani, Arely, Alma and Flor.

Now What?

Inside Café Bistro

Café Bistro If you haven’t visited Café Bistro as yet, make plans to do so. They have wonderful tea and coffee drinks, Panini sandwiches and pastries. I think they have the best iced tea in town. They brew it and add a few small slices of fruit. I ask them to sweeten it just a bit with a little passion fruit syrup AND let me tell you, it’s wonderful. In the summer time they offer several flavors of gelato. Leah wanted a place for folks to feel comfortable alone or in a group, gathering to talk, read a

Café Bistro Patio

bike ride from El Golfo to Peñasco. There is no admission fee for this event. She does it to promote fitness and healthy habits. They recently completed the third year of this event. When I approached Leah about writing this article, she was really hesitant as she felt this much notoriety was just not her. So including a picture of her was not something she really wanted to do. So here she is folks after the ride below and above with her staff. You’ll just have to find her!!

Café Bistro Staff

El Tour de El Golfo Peñasco Leah maintains her interest in fitness, and promotes that with a

Let’s see, she is equally at home in two cultures, she would drive a thousand miles not to miss family dinner, she can run a ship yard, she can make fabulous deserts including spectacularly decorated special occasion cakes, she can run a café, she can teach physical fitness, she can ride a bike 90 miles – are you tired yet? Now she tells me that she is returning to college to get her degree in nursing. I feel so lucky getting to live here and meet so many wonderful, talented people like Leah that make Puerto Peñasco so special. Well I’m worn out now, just from writing this. Think I’ll go over to Café Bistro and get an iced tea and a Panini. Hope to see you there sometime enjoying another part of this paradise.

El Golfo to Peñasco ride

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Looking at Coconuts in a New Way

ossil evidence shows that palm trees were present in what is now known as South Carolina, USA, dating back 85 million years to the Cretaceous period during the time of the dinosaurs. Other fossil evidence from South America shows the earliest known coconut palms date from more than 60 million years ago. Coco, the name given by the Spaniards after their arrival in the New World, means monkey face due to the brown hairy fibers (fur) and the 3 indentations (eyes and nose) on the nut, thus the name coconut. Pacific Islanders refer to the coconut palm as the Tree of Life because of its tremendous versatility. Not only is the coconut a nutritious and delicious food to eat and an item in traditional folklore medicine, but the leaves can be used for things such as roofing, woven items like mats and other useful things like bowls, brooms, and buttons. The husk of the coconut can also be burned, creating smoke that will repel mosquitoes. The young coconut contains sterile coconut-water, until opened; the mature seed contains coconut milk. The young coconut has a softer inside than the mature one, which has a harder chewer meat. During World War II coconut-water was used for emergency transfusions because of its ability to mix so well with human blood. Coconuts are a source of quick energy; they contain minerals, carotene, antioxidants, and vitamins. Young coconut juice has estrogen-like properties. Lately, coconut oil has come under investigation by modern medical science for its remarkable

properties for healing. Coconut palm oil contains 40% oleic acid and 10% linoleic acid, which help lower plasma cholesterol levels, decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. Palm oil reduces inflammation and pain and supports thyroid health. The oil kills viruses, bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. It kills parasites like lice and expels tapeworms. The oil improves the absorption of calcium thereby strengthening bones and teeth, helping to fight osteoporosis. Applied on the skin it will keep you looking younger because it moisturizes the skin and protects it from damaging ultraviolet sun rays. It will improve the condition of diaper rash, ringworm, and psoriasis. It’s beneficial in the treatment of diabetes; helps relieve the symptoms of Cohn’s disease, colitis and ulcers. It aids in digestion and function of the bowel. The oil kills viruses, such as influenza and SARS, the bacteria that causes gum disease and urinary tract infections. Palm oil contains carotene and vitamin E, which helps reduce blood clotting that can cause strokes. It may also help the body protect itself from some forms of cancer and relieve symptoms of prostate enlargement. This is just a brief summary of the magnificent benefits of coconuts. Please refer to the website of the Coconut Research Center for more information at www. coconutresearchcenter.org This information is not intended to replace any medical uses. Please refer to a professional health care provider before changing any medications. This article is for information purposes only.

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I Love a Road Trip

By Mary Vaughan

e are on our way to Mexico. We’ll be gone for approximately 30 hours, so we’ve packed lightly. A small cooler holds cold cuts, milk for our coffee, mayo, mustard, tomato and lemon and lime for our cervezas. A change of clothes in a small bag and (of course) my laptop is all I need. I hum along softly to The Shins (good driving music). Hubby is lost in thought as he drives us swiftly along the highway. I watch the telephone poles which line the side of the road until my eyes are dizzy. I haven’t felt this happy in a long time. I love a journey. It’s fun to be going somewhere, but for me, the journey is half the fun. When I was young, this trip seemed to stretch before me as an interminable chore to be endured in order to reach my beach. “Beach, beach, beach!” I chanted, ignoring the beauty outside the car window. But for now, in this moment today, I’m just happy to be on my way. As the Chinese proverb says, “The journey is the reward.” Leaving Mexico today took every ounce of strength I had— the beach was perfect, and after all, there wasn’t any real reason to come home. Just those children of ours. I tried to rationalize staying another day. “Patrick is legally an adult and the kids insisted on staying home.” Yet here I am, on my way

home. Being good parents is more important than another day at the beach (how I cringe at the words—I could’ve had ANOTHER DAY AT THE BEACH). Tonight we will pretend we are still on vacation and take the kids out to dinner. I’ve texted Eve to talk with the boys and decide what they are hungry for. Yesterday was a perfect day. On the way to the condo, we stopped for a drink at Flavio’s at the wharf. Sitting seaside in the sun, sipping our margaritas, we can’t stop grinning at our good fortune. The street is quiet, yet Flavio’s deck is full. A guitar provides accompaniment to a loud group of locals as they sing a lively song. At another table sit a group of five American women in their sixties. They raise their glasses and toast, “Viva!” Three weathered American men talk fishing, lunching on bacon-wrapped shrimp and cold cervezas. Our waiter places in front of us a plate of cucumbers sprinkled in a spicy chile mix. It’s delicious! He brings me the bottle so I can write down the name and find it at home. I don’t know where the rest of our afternoon went. A long walk on the beach, Pacificos with lemon slices, chatting with our nutty neighbor, Jeannette, lolling on the sand while the sun set vividly in the west, walking in the surprisingly warm tide. Four of the condos are occupied, but

the beach is bare as far as my eyes can see. We were happy to see The Black Dog is open again. We stopped in to see if they had removed the slot machines— yay! Their food is delicious, but the recent addition of gambling lent a sordid, desperate air that was a real turn-off. We see a group of gringos at the bar. We head instead for Casa del Capitan on top of the mountain. We are seated by a window through which sparkle a million lights from the town below. The front door opens---the mariachis are here! Yippee! These are the best in town. I can’t believe our good luck. They play lively tunes for a good half hour, the sound filling the room so that I feel as though I am in the music. They are on fire, the music so contagious some people rise to dance by their tables. We patrons smile at each other knowingly, enjoying the secret that is Mexico, where magical moments await around any corner. Laying on beach towels at the edge of the tide just hours ago, we talked briefly about staying. “It’s not fair that we have to go home so soon!” I whine. “We need to get home,” Hubby says. I nod. “Let’s come back next Friday, okay?” He sees how hard this is for me. It’s hard for him, too. “Okay. Next Friday.” He leans over and gives me a hot kiss. We study the ocean, admiring the

diamonds on the water, the eagle flying by carrying a fish, the long line of pelicans (29!). Do you have a place you can visit where all your problems melt away . . . and you feel free and new and serene? This morning walking on the beach, splashing my toes in the sea, bending now and then to collect a shell, looking out at the diamonds shining on the ocean, I was filled with a joy, pure and simple. We ease in. “How much gas is in the tank?”“Do we have enough cash?” “Got the passports?” We chat sparsely about the work week, then turn on NPR news. We lose radio somewhere between Gila Bend and Ajo. I turn on some tunes. My coffee is cold but I sip it anyway. My muscles relax and my bones settle into the passenger seat. I’ve traveled down this bumpy, old road hundreds of times, but to me, each time is new and exciting. Out my window I see jumping cholla, organ pipe cacti, stately mesquite, and fragrant creosote. The orange tips of the blooming ocotillo provide the only color on this dusty landscape. The desert has a frugal beauty at this time of year--golden brown foliage stretches for as far as the eye can see, then dead-ends at the austere craggy mountains. Next time I’m making the kids come with us . . . so we can stay as long as we want. Next Friday.

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Find Bliss in Rocky Point

Professional Baseball Returns... Peñasco Tiburones

Mexico Northern League Welcomes

The ‘Sharks’ Of Puerto Peñascco

9 ideas to make your next Rocky Point trip, a “truely blissful” weekend away for one person each day of your vacation. Give back in some way. Make their day easier by helping them with something, even just making them smile. Don’t tell anyone what you did, keep the secret for yourself! 7. Try one adventurous or new thing in Rocky Point on your weekend away. One thing you have never tried before or haven’t done in a long time. Whether that means kayaking, swimming in the ocean, eating a new dish or flying in an ultra light. Try one new adventure whatever is new for you! 8. On the weekends in Rocky Point there is always live music somewhere. Max’s on Calle 13 has live music every weekend. Wrecked at the Reef has live music. Mariachis are present in many restaurants. Pick up a Rocky Point Times find out where the music will be and go hear some live talent. Music is good for the soul. 9. Watch the entire sunset. From the beginning it starts to approach the horizon until after it drops in the sea (look for the green flash!) If you don’t know what that is, it is the illusion of a green flash when the sun hits the ocean just right. Make a wish if you see it as it is rare. Having traveled to many places that claim to have the best sunset in the world, my vote is still with Puerto Peñasco. Pick a spot, private or public, and watch the entire show. Mother Nature in Rocky Point sure knows how to end the day with beauty. Find your bliss in Rocky Point and enjoy your vacation. Warning: trying all 9 of these at one time will certainly cause happy heartbeats, smiles on faces and a feeling of inner peace. If you experience these symptoms all at once, please consult your travel planner and book another vacation in Rocky Point. photo by Ann Marie Wiley

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

uring your vacation, don’t take life so seriously. Put down the computer, stop updating your facebook status about how much fun you’re having (at least for a few days), put down your smart phone and live in the present. Read the 9 ideas to find bliss in Rocky Point and try them all out or OK, perhaps you need baby steps…at least try one. 1. Discover ways to enjoy the escape of the beach and vacation how it used to be when no one could find you. Use this excuse, “I’m going to Rocky Point not sure how much phone coverage or internet I will have so I will catch up with you when I get back.” This line still works(even though we do have service for both internet and phone Shhh!). Use it for a weekend and go back to the old times when contacting the outside world was really impossible from Mexico. At least for one weekend. 2. Walk the beach at least 10 - 30 minutes every day you are on vacation. Look at the beautiful Sea of Cortez shimmering like diamonds, and at all the happy people on the beach. It is an ultimate stress reliever. 3. Grab a blanket (not a towel) or buy one off the merchant on the beach trying to sell his wares, and actually lay down on the blanket in silence, get comfortable. Listen to the waves, take a deep breath, smell the sea. 4. Stop any negative thoughts that pop in your mind, don’t let them enter. For one weekend don’t talk about anyone unless it is positive. Think happy thoughts, smile...remarkably, you will be happy. 5. Get your rest. At least 7.5 – 9 hours. Yes, just try it, If you like to sleep in late do that one morning, if you like to get up early, enjoy the quiet morning at the beach. Rest and relaxation will come. 6. Make it a goal to do something nice

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ayor Alejandro Zepeda inaugurates the baseball season…accompanied by the State Secretary of Development and Infrastructure, Jose Inex Palafox, and Secretary of Public Security, Ernesto Munro. Tiburones de Puerto Peñasco returned to the Liga Norte de Mexico at the stadium Francisco Leon Garcia in the presence of many sports fans. Their first series of games was against Los Algodoneros de San Luis. The Mayor was accompanied by the teams coach Mauricio Zazueta and the President of the Liga Norte de Mexico, Joaquin Hernandez among other guests, as he welcomed everyone to the stadium. The Mayor thanked everyone that made this posible and also the players for their dedication and love for the game. Administrative Director, Victor Barajas, Barajas Alonso encompass the Operative Department and Gualberto Ruizis in charge of Deportivo (sports) manager, announced the directive of the team which will be home based in the Francisco Leon Garcia Stadium. Puerto Peñasco Mayor Alejandro Zepeda Munro showed the enthusiasm of the entire city by announcing the return of “Shark Rocky” to the delight of lovers of the “king of sports” in the hope that it will be a huge success. With the provided support of the current administration for the next season, which began on April 14, it is expected that all the sport fans can enjoy a healthy, familiar, and entertaining environment. “I thank

the directors for their momentum and drive, as well as all the sponsors who are part of this project. We want a good team, and a competitive season.” the mayor said. He stressed the city holds great pride in this team. It was evidently a concern that this important league would again be responsible in a large part to improve the game of baseball and allow our children to continue to enjoy this sport. For his part, Northern League President, Joaquín Hernández emphasized the great interest from local authorities, and stated that he is so grateful for the support enabling the return this season of the Sharks. “Team Tiburones will have success, as we have a good mayor who is totally dedicated to the advancement of the sport and to providing support for this team,” He said. Mauricio Zazueta, manager of the team, noted that this project would not be viable without the support of the authorities and sponsors, adding that the main purpose of this is to promote the discipline of professional baseball in addition to generating an atmosphere to highlight family values.

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