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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Prescott, and Tempe, Arizona. We bulk mail to over 500 monthly subscribers. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are bulk mailed from Lukeville, AZ every month. A 1 Yr. Subscription is $35 (12 issues). Please send a check with your name and address to: S. O’Hare, PO Box 887, Lukeville, AZ 85341. ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES We offer display and classifieds ads. LOW Ad prices are in USD, charged per month, and do not include I.V.A. Contracts available. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication CLASSIFIEDS ADS $15 USD for 25 words • 20¢ per word thereafter MEXICO OFFICES: Pino Suarez No. 124, off of Calle 13 Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico 83550 C. P. U.S. MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to address PO Box 887, Lukeville, Arizona 85341 TELEPHONE & FAX from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325; Fax: 383-5193 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our FAcebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Lonesome Lui, Dave & Debby Penn, Nancy Phelan, Cap ‘n Greg, Anita K., Zack & Mark Paliscak, Sandy Spain, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Linda Sharp, Rob Baylor, Bruce Baldwin, Joe Houchin, Miguel Tapia, Dr. Sidhartha Hindú ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Claudia Rivas - Account Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com PRINTING The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION Upbeat, fun, and interesting articles and photos always welcome. Please include an SASE if you would like it returned. Email or SnailMail your article/photo to us. Please include your contact info. in the event we need to reach you. Feel free to contact us prior to sending your items to make sure they are in the right format. The Rocky Point Times reserves the right not to print any article or photo, and to edit content as the Editor sees fit. We do not guarantee placement, but do make every effort, so please note any special requests you may have. The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

by Tom O’Hare EDITOR

Reporting from Sick Bay… As you have probably noticed by now there was no Editorial in last month’s edition of the Rocky Point Times. In the 21 years we have been publishing the paper, that has never happened and I apologize, but was unable to pen my thoughts due to 30 days in the hospital, 3 surgeries and numerous complications with my overall health over the past two months. I am currently on the mend and I hope to be back in action soon. Most of you know I was diagnosed with prostate cancer over 12 years ago and have been very open with our readers. What I have been through these past 8 weeks is far too long for this Editorial, but I feel I owe it to our readers to give you a very brief synopsis: It all started with a stomach ache back in June, though I didn’t know that I was ill until Sandy and Lannette rushed me to the Phoenix VA Hospital in the wee hours of July 13th. I don’t remember the ride due to the intense pain I was in but Sandy tells me I was hitting my head against a cup mumbling the equivalent of “putting a horse out of its misery”. It turns out that my “stomach ache” was actually part of my bowl dying (or dead) due to lack of blood supply. The surgeons removed the dead bowel, stitched me back up and less than a week later I was headed back home. Or so we all thought. On the eve of my release from the hospital, I had another bout of “just kill me now” intense pain in my stomach and was rushed back to surgery. They opened me up, found nothing wrong and it has been a roller coaster ride ever

since with ups and severe downs. It may be awhile until I am able to return to the office and I would like to thank Alicia for holding down the fort while Sandy and Lannette aide in my recovery. I would also like to thank my step-son, Robert Phipps (aka My Drill Sergeant) for driving down from Wisconsin and missing his daughter’s move into college to help me recover. Sandy wanted me to apologize to all of our Facebook Fans. Since July 12th she has not been posting and keeping up with messages but now that I am on the mend she has time to work on that. And a big thank you to our advertisers, subscribers and readers who have been writing and emailing – your patience is greatly appreciated. And once again I apologize to everyone for keeping you wondering what in the heck was going on. I will keep reporting from Sick Bay until I am 100% and envy all of you who will have fun in Rocky Point this Labor Day Weekend and at the 13th Annual Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally which will be held on November 8th, 9th and 10th. Make sure you book your rooms today! If you haven’t been to Rocky Point in a month or longer

you will notice that Calle 13 is torn up and will be getting a whole new look so if you are going to our offices you will have to jog around a bit where the road is closed off. While I was in the hospital Sandy and Lannette ran into Mark Mulligan and family at the hotel where they were all staying, and he said he will be in Rocky Point for one night only on October 4th at the Caribbean Parrot at 6pm. The Caribbean Parrot is located on Sinaloa across the street and down toward the beach from Reggie’s 8/12. Mark is a fantastic entertainer, so if you haven’t seen him live before you won’t want to miss him. One last thing Sandy wanted me to announce: She is starting a “Rocky Point Feet” Photo contest. We want pictures of Rocky Pointer’s feet in unique locations around the world. Pictured here are Bob and Eila’s feet, 600 meters above the fjord@ Preikestolen, in Norway. So, that ends this month’s report from Sick Bay. I Hope to be writing the next Editorial a little closer to home and I would like to thank everyone who sent their well wishes and prayers – please keep them coming.

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

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

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

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

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

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INDEX A

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

Babycatchers and Company.......................602-769-2615 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.........................383-8500 Bill Paying Service by Patricia Perez...................383-5737 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.........................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park........................................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty................388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...........................................................383-3919 Brothers Pizza....................................................383-3712

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

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 Dental Enciso............388-9100/044-638-105-3064 Desert Diamond Casino.............................866-DDC-WINS Dr. Andres Sidhartha Hindu P....388-5382/623-207-9275 Dr. Grijalva, D.D.S.................................................383-3434 Dr. Vazquez, M.D........................................383-3014 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.......................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

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

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

Gaby Salon Unisex.......383-3096/044-638-100-8641 Galeria del Mar Bermejo.................................383-3488

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

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

I-J-K

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

La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 La Cita Café...............................................383-2270 La Cocina de Ramon........388-5362/044-638-112-0350 La Fondita...............................................383-8384 La Siesta Motel................................(520) 387-6569 La Spa de Peñasco.................................382-8111 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 Lily’s Restaurant.........................................383-1485 Long Realty........................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation...........382-5095/928-474-3157 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ ..........................(623) 551-568-9001/1-866-568-9001 Lucky’s Cantina..........................................383-8420

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Manny’s Beach Club.........................383-3605/383-3215 Mare Blu Ristorante........................................383-0605 María Romero.........................................(928) 683-2577 or....................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course................................383-GOLF Max Jeweler.................................................388-5512 Mexican Beach Developers....383-6099/044-638-384-7145 or..............................................................520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...................................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Bonito Bill Paying Service....................383-5737 Muebles Imperiales............................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Napa Auto (Ajo)........................................24 HOUR TOW .................................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Oasis Café................................................520-387-4455 Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Organic Life.................................................382-5039

Pablo Realty.......................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant.................044-638-105-7455 Pealachi..................................................638-102-1110 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course...........................383-GOLF Peñasco Marine................................................383-3700 Peñasco Beauty Center....................................383-1086 Petals & Perfums..............................................383-5758 Pizarrro, Rita..........................388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Bonita Resort.............................383-2586/383-2199 Playa Paloma....................................................480-244-9990 U.S. Toll Free...................................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free.........................................01-800-426-6482 Playa Bonita Resort RV Park...................................383-2596 U.S. Toll Free............................................888-232-8142 Mexico Toll Free........................................01-800-426-6482 Pollo Papago..........................................044-638-385-1301 Premium Services....................383-5758/602-476-1187 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..................................383-2586

Q&R

Realty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014 or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP......................(630) 839-9129 Rocky Point BBQ................383-4676/602-507-7766 Rocky Point Calendar....................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Cleaning...............................383-7325 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255 Fax...........................................................383-5193 Roll-A-Shield......................382-5095/928-474-3157

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

Tapia, Miguel..........................................602-266-0225

Teriyaki Sun....................................................388-7272 The Print Shop.........................................520-387-6858 The Lighthouse Restaurant.................................383-2389 Thunder on The Beach Sports Bar & Restaurant ......................................................................388-9605 Tom Thomas Home Inspection....044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Turati Optical.................................................383-4645 Twin Dolphins Real Estate and Rentals.........383-3919 or..........................................................602-324-7241 T&T International Law Group.........................602-465-6556

U -V

U.S. Border Movers....................044-638-113-8365 or...............................................480-232-3518 Vanilla Copali............................................383-4174 Vazquez, Luis, MD..........................................383-3014 Venshur...................U.S. Toll Free 1-888-524-4107 or.........................Mexico Toll Free 01-800-841-3553 Victor Aleman.................................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel.............383-0100/602-606-7768

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

X -Y - Z

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

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

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

EMERGENCY & Important Phone Numbers dial

066 for EMERGENCIES

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

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

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461

Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed.

La Cita Cafe 383-2270

Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm

La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed.

Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm El Condor Pizza 388-5383 7 days, 12pm-10pm FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun. Figaro Pizza 383-1411

Sushi Sun 383-2772 TIKI Fresh Foods (044-638) 105-8001 (044-638) 112-0996 9am-9pm, Closed. Sun. Tortas San Luis 388-6405, 7 days, 9am-9pm Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822 Zuquin Cakes 383-3250 (044-638) 105-4389 7 days, 9am-5pm

Pet Friendly

HOTELS If you would like to bring your pet with you to Rocky Point, here are a few places you both will be welcome. Baja Hotel Matamoros and Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 559-1705 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6878 Local Fax (011-52-638) 383-7676 Fax Website www.hotelbaja.net Email bajahotel@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bella Vista Condo US dial (775) 287-3830 Email julwitnan@aol.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Casa de Carolina Campeche in El Mirador US dial (602) 412-3565 Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-5482 Email cdecpp@prodigy.net.mx Mail: PO Box 589, Lukeville, AZ 85341 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel El Mirador Local Phone (011-52-638) 383-6333 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hotel Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Seaside Beach Home Rentals Blvd. Benito Juarez, next to Banamex at the north end of town US Toll Free (877) 629-5691 • Local 383-1545 Website www.seasidemexico.com Email seasidebhremails@gmail.com

VETERINARY CARE

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

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

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EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2013 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 12pm-7pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. Cet-Mar Aquariums – Center for Sea Studies. Come and see, feed and touch sea creatures up close and personal Monday-Friday 10am5pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Children $2, Adults $3. Bag of food $2. Located on the road to Las Conchas. Call 3820010 for more info. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). TUESDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Public Talk in English and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Look for the giant Fin Whale Skeleton. Fun experience for the entire family. Phone 382-0113 for more info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in Spanish CBSC – Cholla Bay Sportsmen’s Club meets once a month (on Tues. or Sat.). WEDNESDAYS SOBS – South of the Border Singles meet every Wednesday for Happy Hour at Playa Bonita Resort. First Wednesday of every month is business meeting. 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 1PM – Horseshoes at the Pithaya in El Mirador. 3PM Shooter Bingo at Playa Bonita RV Park Social Club. $6.00 for 6 games with money payouts for each game. After each game, a shooter number is called, if you have this number you get a “shooter” of tequila or ?? Join us each Wednesday in our air conditioned club house. 5PM – AA meets (Spanish). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish). THURSDAYS 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection meets at The Light House. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info. Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. 5PM ALANON English speaking meeting at 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next to Galindo’s Café) at the Passport AA Club. Call Donna (044-638) 109-3766 or email mmdonnadonna@aol.com for more info. 5PM ALANON PASSPOR CLUB 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com

SATURDAYS 2PM CEDO Free Nature Talk in Spanish and Tour of their facility in Las Conchas. Fun experience for the entire family. Call 382-0113 for info. 4PM CEDO Nature Talk in English 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) 6PM AA meets (Spanish). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. SUNDAYS 9AM Non-Denominational Worship Services with Family of God. Located on Blvd. Costera N 2000A. Everyone welcome. Church Office: 383-3480. 9AM Alcoholics Anonymous Meets (English). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English). 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (01152-638) 383-4513

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Monday 2nd • Labor Day Monday 10th • 5:30 PM Uncommon Women on Common Ground meet at Beach Bum Rest. on the Malecon Monday 16th • Día de la Independencia (Mexico Independece Day) Sunday 22nd • First Day of Autumn October

Saturday 2nd • Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Monday 11th • Veterans Day Wednesday 20th • Dia de la Revolucion (Mexico Revolution Day) Thursday 28th • First Day of Hanukkah • Thanksgiving Day Friday 29th • Presidents’ Day • Lincoln’s Birthday

Monday 14th • Columbus Day

December

Thursday 31th • Halloween

Friday 24th • Christmas Eve

November Friday 1st • Dia de todos los Santos (All Saints Day)

Saturday 25nd • Christmas Day Friday 31st • New Year’s Eve

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19 ways to Fall for Rocky Point

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Oh yes, it is that time of the year. The spectacular Fall of Rocky Point. OK, we might be a little short on the leaves turning shades of colors, wool snazzy sweaters and early snow fall. But what we do have: plenty of amazing exciting events, crazy fun activities and truly incredible weather. The autumn of Rocky Point is not typical; it is like a fabulous mild summer starting at the end of the year. The water temperature is insanely warm and the nights are blissful and cozy. You might even get a chance to put a long sleeve shirt on when you stroll on the beach at night. Fall in love with Rocky Point, the next couple months of the year are not to be missed! Get ready, grab your calendar, pen in hand and choose at least one weekend a month to designate as a Rocky Point Beach weekend. Write it down!!! October, November and December are exceptional, but the way things are going on down here, you need to plan ahead. In a blink of an eye, things are heating up here at the fabulous Sea of Cortez, full of adventure and activities…It’s going to be a crazy busy season. Check out the Fall scene with 19 noteworthy things to do: 1. First, decide where you want to stay, from oceanfront condos, beachfront hotels, to the historic La Roca where Al Capone waltzed and partied until the early morning light. We have so many choices. Need to be close to nature? Camp on the beach at a beachfront RV park and sleep really close to the soft sand. Book it and reserve it now. 2. Walk around your casa (house) speaking Spanish, if you don’t know any, write a few basic phrases down and tape them on your mirror. Think about your upcoming vacation and with a little practice before your trip, you’ll have the basic phrases down in no time. Seize the day or “aprovecha el momento, no lo malgastes” 3. Put a little music on while you are planning what weekend to come down and visit our sunny sandy town. Listen to some mariachi music to set the mood. 4. Gather your beach towels, beach gear and good books and plan a day of sunbathing in Fall, here in Rocky Point we have the endless summer. 5. Check out some cool Rocky Point websites before you go, to find the latest new restaurants, bars, and events. Live music is abundant and something about the salty air and the sea enhances your mood. 6. Ignore all the gasps you receive when your

friends and family are alarmed of your trips to Mexico, this is yesterday’s news, tell them to get with the times. No use fighting them…my new line when asked, isn’t it dangerous? “Yes, perhaps you should stay home, but I’m brave and strong.” And don’t share your delectable tasty shrimp when you come home. 7. Go to the moon and back, or just visit the Pinacate Biosphere Visitor Center and take a nice hike through the Pinacate hiking area. You might just feel like the astronauts did when they practiced their moon walk decades ago right here in our little town. 8. Book a tee time at one of the 3 beautiful courses in Puerto Peñasco to golf. Las Palomas Links course, Laguna Del Mar and Mayan Palace’s outstanding 5 star world class Jack Nicklaus designer course. Did you know it is rated in the top 100 golf courses? Bring your clubs for a road trip, you won’t regret it. 9. Feel like a pirate. Pirates, yes happy pirates live here on the cool sparkling Sea of Cortez and they celebrate with music and fireworks. Take a sunset cruise full of dancing and libations on the El Rey Del Mar Pirate ship. Fun for the whole family. 10. Check out the Mermaids Art Market this Fall. Check Rocky Point Times event calendar for more information on dates. Nothing says beauty, magic and secrets of the sea like a mermaid. This arts and craft fair features a wide variety of local Artists and amazing items recycled and made from the sea. Looking to take back memories of Rocky Point then put this as a must see on your calendar. Happening on selected Saturdays in Rocky Point. 11. Plan a beautiful October weekend around the beach, music and art. Sit back and listen to some smooth jazz. Peñasco del Sol is hosting the 5th annual Jazz and Art festival October 4th. 12. Have you checked out J.J.’s lately in Cholla Bay? If not it’s time you go back and visit. October 5th is the One Club Open at J.J.’s Cantina. It may involve a few beers and only one golf club but a good time and some laughs are guaranteed, check out JJ’s Facebook page. 13. Is cycling your thing? Well, what gets better than riding your bicycle along the outstanding Sea of Cortez, check out the 5th anniversary of Club Pelicans de Peñasco Cycling race, October 6, with the race beginning at Chango’s Sport Bar. 14. Do you like to fish? You’re in the right spot at the Sea of Cortez. Plan a weekend in October and have a drink at J.J’s while they bring in the winners for the final phase of the Angler of The Year -Phase III, you might be astonished as the fish get big and the fish tales get bigger. 15. Perhaps, off roading is your adrenaline rush? Well, have you ever tried the El Golfo Run (hosted by Rocky Point Times)? If sand and motors start your engines then check

out this fun weekend event on October 18, 19 and 20th. Not for novices you must have and know how to successfully operate a 4x4, buggy/rail/rhino/Razor go to www. rptimes.com for more details. 16. Do you like to get dirty? Check out the Dirty Beach Mud Run (obstacle course) at Rocky Point Speedway (formerly Thunder on the Beach raceway near the Reef). On October 26, participants who want to add another 5k to their list need to join in this one. Not your typical 5k but one, featuring sand, mud and water obstacles. Feel like a kid again and get dirty. Go to www. dirtybeachmudrun.com 17. Plan your Day of the Dead weekend now. On Saturday Nov. 2nd the Dia de Los Muertos Beach Volleyball Tournament will be happening on the beach in front of the Sonoran Sky and Playa Bonita. The tournament is for a 4 person coed team. You can register as a single or a team online. Following the beach volleyball tourney, there will be a Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Dance on Playa Bonita’s Patio. Open to everyone, but face paint and costumes required. Bring your camera for some cool photo ops. 18. Get on your bike and ride. Coined as “the Greatest motorcycle Fiesta south of the border” November 7-10 is the 13th annual Rocky Point Rally. Reserve your place to stay now, as this year’s rally is slated to be the largest ever. Even if you have never been on a bike, or have a bike, this event is worth attending. People watching heaven. Sit back and enjoy. Events will be ongoing, filled with music, fun and good times. 19. Play in the sand, November 9th will host a “funkalicious beach ball extravaganza” in front of Las Palomas golf and Beach resort. Book your weekend now, as bike week will also be in town. Well, let’s summarize about this upcoming Fall in Rocky Point. So, if you don’t like to golf, fish, run, walk, take photo’s, swim, shop, dress up in Halloween costumes, 4 wheel, play beach volleyball, ride a bike, sit on a motorcycle, play on the water, look at art, listen to music, dance in your flip-flops, take a scenic cruise, people watch or eat delicious food, then Rocky Point might not be the place for you this October and November. Otherwise, if you like one or more of the above activities and just love life and the sea, then come on down. Make your reservations now, as this will be an EPIC fall!! Watch out Rocky Point is on a roll…and the ball is rolling faster.

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

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

A Snapshot of Your A.M.P.I. Real Estate Agent I am a licensed real estate agent who is a member of the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals (A.M.P.I.) I am proud of my profession, which enables me to touch the lives of many, directly and indirectly. Starting with my own family, followed closely by my clients, many people depend on me. I employ my Assistant. I employ my Transaction Coordinator. I employ my Handyman. I employ Escrow Companies. I employ Title Companies. I employ Staging Companies. I employ Lawyers. I employ Property Inspectors. I employ Pest/Termite Inspectors. I employ Appraisers. I employ Notary Publics. I employ Couriers. I employ Electricians. I employ Plumbers. I employ Painters. I employ House Cleaners. I employ Septic Companies. I pay dues to A.M.P.I. (which pays employees) so that I can be in the best position to continue my professional development and education, in order to best serve my clients. I pay for the Multiple Listing Service so that my clients will have every advantage possible. Buyers will have access to every property on the market that is listed by over 50 member agents, and sellers will have accurate statistics and history to help guide their selling decisions. I purchase business supplies, thank you gifts, flowers, and celebratory meals with clients in restaurants. I buy enough gasoline for my car to float a battleship. I continue contributing to the local economy through my clients, as I recommend to them tradespeople, businesses and restaurants with whom they may want to trade, and charities with which they may want to work. I contribute to the treasury of the City of Puerto Peñasco every time I close escrow, because every property transfer includes a fee to the city, which is used to the benefit of every single person in Puerto Peñasco. I am proud that I can positively impact so many people, while helping my clients to realize their hopes and dreams. I cannot think of any professional path I would rather take.

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Routine is a good thing. It gives order to our lives and encourages us to remember to pay the electric bill so we don’t routinely fade to black. When it comes to retirement in a seaside paradise like Peñasco, routine can get monotonous. I mean, going to Capone’s every Friday at 3:30 to commiserate with friends may sound spectacular—and it is—but sometimes it’s a good idea to change the routine. Like showing up at 3:25 instead. CAP’N GREG: Is it my turn to buy? FRANK: It’s always your turn. CAP’N GREG: But I’m on a fixed income. FRANK: Mine is so bad there’s no way to fix it.

often between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M., my wife thinks I’m having an affair with the widow next door. FRANK: Can you get me her number? CAP’N GREG: I think it’s on my phone, but I don’t know where it is. And this morning I lost my car keys. FRANK: Then how did you get here? CAP’N GREG: Taxi. FRANK: Isn’t that your golf cart across the street? CAP’N GREG: So that’s where I left it. FRANK: You need to take one of those on-line memory courses, my friend.

CAP’N GREG: What’re you having?

CAP’N GREG: Naaah. Forgetfulness is just an age thing. I’ll get over it.

FRANK: Anything, as long as it’s cold and isn’t on my medical no-no list.

FRANK: As we all will. It’s the way life happens.

CAP’N GREG: Don’t get me started. My doc says I have a prostate the size of a habanero, and it’s hard as a bowling ball.

CAP’N GREG: Well, I can’t imagine a better place to spend the rest of it, or to be in better company.

FRANK: Welcome to my world, Cap’n. By the way, FNU? CAP’N GREG: You cruisin’ for a bruisin’?

FRANK: Makes me thirsty to think about it. CAP’N GREG: Is it my turn to buy? FRANK: It’s always your turn.

FRANK: Of course not! FNU stands for frequent nighttime urin...

CAP’N GREG: Thanks for reminding me, Frank.

CAP’N GREG: Oh, man. I’m up so

FRANK: My pleasure, Cap’n.

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“Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point Inc.” (a 501©3 non-profit Corporation) by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader”

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

TRIBUTE

ANIMALS

We adopted 6 puppies in Phoenix this past week. Tourism is slow in the summer months in Rocky Point and puppies and kittens are abundant. We have a beautiful great Dane that we would like to get to Arizona. She is about two years old and has one eye. Visit us on Facebook for pictures of the many pups and kittens that we have available. AACORP has many kittens and cats up for adoption with little hope of getting them out of Mexico. Tonto is a character of a cat. He was born with deformed back legs but manages to hop around on his front paws. I found Tonto over a year ago at one of the clinics. Ramon had found him in the street and asked if I could take him – of course I did. He is part Siamese. We are full to capacity at this location and are looking at another site to purchase. We need a location where we can hold the clinics in a sterile environment that is large enough for 10 or more veterinarians. The city is holding small weekly clinics in the barrios. The conditions are not ideal in these locations. Edith is using an ambulance that is converted for the weekly clinics. The many cats and kittens would love to have a cat sanctuary on the property .We are looking for $125,000.00 to purchase the property so we can enlarge and grow with the city. Donations are a tax deduction, as we are a 501©3 Corporation.

Pup seating

A good friend to the animals passed this April. Bob Samsel, husband of Jean, from Scottsdale, and a lovely home here in Las Conchas. Bob was 90 years young, Bob and Jean would stop by monthly with supplies from their veterinarian in Scottsdale. Bob and Jean asked that no flowers be sent but rather donations to the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point to help the animals. Well I am sure that Bob is smiling as we collected over $1,000.00 to date. Paws up to Bob and Jean for all their help over the last 12 years.

Dane We are also saddened to learn that Glen Sheldon Larson, President and Founding Father of “Give Some Life Foundation” passed away on July 09, 2013. Long before animal welfare was recognized south of the border, he was saving seals and parrots during the days of El Niño. In recent years GSL has been focused solely on spay and neuter in an effort to reduce the animal overpopulation problem in Mexico. Over 30,000 sterilization surgeries have been performed since the 1998 incorporation of GSL. Surely, Glen is meeting up with his many past pets at the Rainbow Bridge today. Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point had many uphill battles since its inception in 2001. In 2009 Nancy met with GSL foundation and in December 2009 held the first spay/neuter clinic in the city of Puerto Peñasco. AACORP covered

the travel expenses and provided food and housing in exchange for GSL volunteering their services. We are grateful for our donors who covered these costs. GSL trains veterinarians throughout Mexico in quick surgical techniques for clinics. They spent days training the vets here and performed over 200 surgeries per day during the first clinic. Many of the vets that were trained in this technique hold clinics in many northern Mexico cities. During the clinics that we have here in Rocky Point many vets from Hermosillo, Nogales, Tijuana, San Luis, and Caborca, that were trained by GSL, participate with the local veterinarians. We are planning another large clinic later this year with the group from Mexico and our Arizona veterinarians that also donate their services. This group is not to be confused with another “give some life Mexico” group which is using their name and logo. Our main goal was to see the Mexicans holding the spay/neuter clinics and, during the past three years, they have been doing this with large two day clinics including the local veterinarians and other veterinarians from various parts of Mexico volunteering their services. The city of Hermosillo now supplies the city of Puerto Peñasco with free medication needed for the clinics. It is truly a miracle to see the Mexican government taking the overpopulation of the animals seriously and conducting the clinics.

Needs for the animals and the center:

Cleaning supplies, disinfectants, Toys for the dogs, small and medium collars, large, sturdy leashes, Flea and tick spray and collars, paper towels, Downy, dry kitten food. canned Pate cat food, canned dog food, trash bags of all sizes, wormers for cats and kittens, liquid wormer for puppies, dog treats, large metal bowls, baby blankets, kiddy pools (not the blow up ones that the dogs immediately deflate). We need new fencing for the front, any ideas are welcome, and of

course any cleaning supplies are welcome. Since we cannot bring pet food across the border, we ask for your help so we can purchase Kirkland dog, puppy and cat dry food here at Weltons. Weltons is located at the signal to the police station across from Sams Club. Weltons is on the right side, coming into town just south of the Santa Fe market. We are spending over $1,000.00 per month on food. Please send checks to AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville AZ 85341. You can also donate on our Facebook page or web site www. rpaac.org. Remember when you are donating to a charity to be careful that you are helping the cause. Do not ever write a check to an individual – only to a business. Any legitimate charity will have a tax number that they can issue to you. Please bring all donations of cash directly to the center – follow MAP. I can also pick up donations here in Rocky Point just give me a call at 383-1012. Visit us on Facebook along with the Rocky Point Times. A big thank you to all of you who help the animals. Without your help we could not continue our work helping the animals of Rocky Point. We also help as many locals with their animals that need medical care. www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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There’s No Place Like Home

By Mark Paliscak

Like most folks in Arizona and Rocky Point, late summer is an ideal time to travel, as the temperature and humidity peak and the need to get to a cooler climate becomes an unavoidable oasis. This summer I was very fortunate to be able to travel abroad and visit some amazing places. In July, I started my journey to Barcelona, Spain. WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE!! If you have never traveled to Barcelona, it is a MUST VISIT place. I have traveled to many countries and cities around the world, and Barcelona wins hands down by far…with of course the exception being our beautiful Mexican beach town of Rocky Point. Barcelona had so many amazing places to see. Some of my favorites were the tour of the FC Barcelona soccer stadium, the Olympic village, the sea port, the tapas restaurants, the fantastic Mediterranean beaches, the parks and the amazing abundance of statues and ornate buildings. And of course, the legendary night life was truly amazing. Things really don’t even START until 1 in the MORNING! I now know why the siestas are so popular in Spain. Spain is definitely the land of beautiful culture, landscape and women. From Spain, I traveled onto France to attend the wedding of my dear friends, Sharon and Fraser. The wedding took place in Poiters at a chateau in the French countryside. The views were absolutely amazing as was the beautiful bride and both families. I had heard some sharp commentary on the French people and their dislike of North Americans. I, however, found quite the contrary. Unlike Spain where I can speak the language, I literally knew 4 words in French. Everywhere I went, the French people were so warm and accommodating to us and readily offered to help with whatever English they knew. Some of my highlights in France were the medieval cities and castles from the 1200’s, the Arc De Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Jim Morrison’s tombstone and cemetery, the vineyards, the Paris Louis Vuitton flagship store and of course the AMAZING, massive Eiffel Tower. I had read and seen so many pictures of the Eiffel Tower, but to see it up close and especially with the amazing light show at night, is a life time experience you will never forget! Overall, I loved the European lifestyle of shopping daily for fresh fruits and vegetables and lack of processed foods, biking and walking most everywhere you go, the kick back lifestyle and the genuine love of life and friends that

they possessed. I will forever hold onto this part of their lifestyle. One thing not so great in Europe…the price of almost everything. Expect to pay $17 for a normal cocktail at a restaurant or club! Dinners are double or triple what we pay here in Mexico. Clothing, entertainment, food, beer, wine…everything was two to three times as expensive. However, with smart planning you can minimize the extra costs for your trip to Europe. I look forward to next summer and my return for some more fun adventures…definitely Barcelona will be on the ticket again! In August, my family and I went north to Canada to Niagara Falls! What an amazing place and a must-see once in your life. If you have never embarked on the Maid of the Mist boat ride tour, you must plan it sometime! The boat literally takes you to the edge of the falls, first on the American side and then over to the Canadian side. Everyone on the boat is given raincoats as the “mist” is more like standing in the shower in your clothes! The cool, sparkling water was so refreshing and truly amazing… you can easily see this from the beaming people all across the boat! Another awesome attraction in Niagara Falls is the Skyride Ferris Wheel. The ride is massive reaching 175 feet high overlooking Niagara Falls. It was my favorite Ferris Wheel ride of my lifetime! Lastly, the nightly fireworks at 10pm overlooking the falls put the icing on the cake each night and was the topping for another amazing Canadian day. Kudos go out to the warm Canadian people and their gracious hospitality! As my travels draw to a close at the Jersey shore celebrating my best friend Ray’s birthday, I am beyond thankful for the remarkable sights, places and of course new friends I met on my travels especially Omaid, Enrico and Eloi. They have all changed my life for the better and I look forward to returning in the near future. I also long to return home and to see Rocky Point and am so grateful for the amazing place that we have right here in Mexico. Our beaches and sea water are unrivaled to any place I saw in Europe, Canada or America! I truly hope each of your summers was memorable and you all have some life enhancing trips and stories to keep with you forever. Life is short, make each day count and each moment count…and make your life the very best! After all of your travels, there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME and I look forward to seeing you at your home...right here in beautiful Rocky Point! See you at the beach... ADIOS AMIGOS!!

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Finding Paradise By Sandy Spain

Just Checking Recently I wanted to check on some new window coverings for my house, so I stopped by and talked to Maria and Buffy of Seaside Window Covering. This gave me an opportunity to find out more about their business as well as some of the newer products.

A Little History Maria has been in the window covering business her entire adult life. She had businesses in Canada and the U.S. before coming to Mexico. She retired and moved to Puerto Peñasco in 1993. So much for retirement – she opened the business here. Seaside (window covering, not to be confused with the real estate concern that came later) has provided window covering for most of the condos on Sandy Beach. They also repair all types of window coverings. While Maria is still involved in the business, daughter Buffy is now the working manager with assistance from her brother Robert. Maria tells me that they are doing less manufacturing than in the past due to some of the innovative new products available on the market.

at home and wondered what was new. The newest thing in drapes is the attachment which produces an accordion fold style. They don’t involve those metal clips and can be wall or ceiling mounted. The ever popular verticals of yesteryear caused all types of problems with continuous use, especially in the rental condos. Although they will repair those, Seaside is recommending the natural bamboo woven shades in both the horizontal and vertical styles. The Averté Natural Fold is the vertical drape-like style that I really like. Seaside also provides 2” wood blinds and roman shades among their many products. This time of year another product you might be interested in is the sun shade. They have a sun shade that doesn’t obstruct your views but cuts the sun and heat providing protection for your upholstered items and lowering air conditioning costs. They also make cornices and padded headboards.

Maria in the Seaside workshop

Buffy in Seaside Office located on Blvd. Fremont inside the patio of Giuseppi’s Espresso Café Products I wanted to know about the evolution of products as I had drapes

Anniversary Special Seaside Window Covering is celebrating their 20th anniversary in Puerto Peñasco and is offering 20% discounts through the end of the year. So take a visit to their office, or have them come out to your home and discuss your window treatment needs. Then purchase your new products while you have the opportunity to take advantage of this special sale. Another success story from our piece of paradise!

English Language: Partly Cloudy with an Excellent Chance of Communication

By Joe Houchin

Have you ever wondered about some of these things but just aren’t crazy (which is a requirement for people to look up stuff like this) enough yet to go look them up? Well, give your brain a break and your conscience some relief because we hit a milestone in the crazy department and looked up the answers to some of the questions you never thought you’d get answers to. For example: How many words in the English language? The Second Edition of the 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary contains full entries for 171,476 words in current use and another 47,156 obsolete words. For comparison, the most popular Spanish dictionary contains 100,000 words. If you count inflections, derivatives, distinct senses, words from technical and regional vocabulary and words yet to be published, the number of words in the English language can still only be estimated. That estimation is approximately three quarters of a million words. Does English have the most words of any language? Although this is impossible to answer definitively due to historical reasons, according to Oxford Dictionary resources (apparently the only lexicologists brave enough to tackle this question) it is probable that English does have the most words of at least any of the comparable world languages. Historically, the English vocabulary has grown steadily through the influence of several major world languages. It was originally a Germanic language deriving a lot of grammar and basic vocabulary from Dutch and German. English was also hugely influenced by Norman French when it became the language of the ruling classes after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Always receptive to new forms of linguistic expression and definition, English was also heavily influenced by Latin as it became the language of scholars and of the Church; and Greek as it gained world status as the language of mathematics and the sciences. Consequently the English vocabulary grew exponentially with the sum of the individual influences from Norman French, Latin, Greek added to its Germanic origin. The only linguistic “monkey wrench” to a sure bet that English probably has the most words is that to even assume this we must ignore the handful of agglutinative languages such as Finnish, Hungarian, Turkish, Korean and Swahili that allow words to be stuck together ad infinitum for definitive description or expression purposes, which therefore can create an infinite

number of words. With all the above information under our belt, it’s amazing to note that out of some 750,000 words these following strange lexicon phenomena would exist: Dreamt is the only English word ending in –mt. unless you count undreamt, as in technological development is at a pace undreamt of just a decade ago. (sic. 2nd EOED). Angry and hungry are the only two words in current English that end in –gry… There is only one eight letter word in the English language that contains five consecutive vowels: Queueing. Underground and underfund are the only words in the English language that begin and end with the letters “und.” There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous“: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. Other fun facts about English: There are more English words beginning with the letter “s” than with any other letter. (This is mainly because clusters such as ‘sc’, ‘sh’, ‘sp’, and ‘st’ act almost like independent letters.) The most common consonant in English is “r”, followed by “t”. The most common vowel in English is “e“, followed by “a”. The overall most common letter in English is “e”. The most frequently used word in the English language is “the” (it was used three times in this sentence alone). Note: The most commonly used word in conversation is “I”.

Considering the last three facts, imagine this challenge: The book Gadsby (not to be confused with “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald), written by Ernest Vincent Wright, has 50,110 words, none of which contain the letter “e”! Called a lipogram, the book was published in 1939. When typing the final manuscript, Wright actually tied the “e” key bar back to avoid inadvertently slipping the letter in. It was appreciated mostly by other writers who knew how difficult the undertaking was. However, according to a Bookride blog of February 2007, the book’s scarcity and oddness has seen original copies priced at $4,000 by dealers. The word “set” has more definitions than any other word in the English language. If you spell out every number from 0 to 999, you will find every vowel except for “a”. You have to count to one thousand to find an “a”! The only letter in the alphabet with more than one syllable is “W”. The English word “therein” contains ten separate words without rearranging any of its letters: the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, therein, herein. These are just a few of the fascinating facts we found searching through nearly a dozen websites and verifying them through several more scholarly resources. All in all, you should find yourself at least 132% smarter after reading this article!

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

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September: Mexican Independence Month

By Rita Pizarro

September is the ‘Month of the Country’ in Mexico, you will notice many little red white and green decorations around town, Mexican flags in the cars and houses and other patriotic decorations and specialty items for sale throughout the town... In this month we celebrate the beginning and end of the war for the independence from Spanish rule, which happened between 1810 and 1821 respectively. At 5AM on the 16th of September 1810, Father Hidalgo together with several conspirators – Ignacio Allende, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez- rang the bell of the church in Dolores Hidalgo (a town in the state of Guanajuato) and with the cry of independence: Viva Mexico! Viva la Virgen de Guadalupe! Viva Fernando VII! Muera el mal Gobierno! (Live México! Live the virgin of Guadalupe! Live Fernado VII! Death to the bad government!) enticed the people of Mexico to launch against Spanish oppression and fight for freedom. We also remember the “Child Heroes” that gave their lives for the country on September 13th1847, this happened during the war between Mexico and the US. When the US army arrived in Mexico City there was a battle that ended with the Castle of Chapultepec being taken. This same castle had been the residence of the last emperor of Mexico, Maximilian of Hapsburg and at this time it was being used as a Military Academy. The cadets were suddenly in battle, the information that we have, which some historians have questioned, is that by the end of the battle the Mexican forces were easily taken by the superior number and weaponry of the US army, left behind were 6 young men, basically children defending the castle. They were Agustín Melgar, Vicente Suárez, Francisco Montes de Oca, Juan de la Barrera, Juan Escutia and Francisco Márquez, their ages between 13 and 21 years old. The Children Heroes as they are known today, did not surrender, they fought a whole army until they lost their lives. To keep the enemy from taking the Mexican flag Juan Escutia, 17 years old, went on the tower of the Castle, wrapped himself with the flag and jumped from the tower to his death.

Mexico City was taken September 14, 1847 and as a result of this war and the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico lost New Mexico, Upper California, Texas and part of Tamaulipas, thereby reducing Mexican territory to less than half. There is now a monument very close to where Juan Escutia landed right next to the castle of Chapultepec and he is honored and remembered for his courage and patriotic heroism. US presidents have taken flowers to the monument, manifesting in this way their respect for this patriotism. In May of 1997 President Clinton did just that, paying tribute to the courage of the Mexican Child Heroes.

In this month of the country we remember these children who lost their lives defending their country and also the thousands of Mexicans who lost their lives in the long war of independence who, with the same courage, gave their lives to achieve an independent country, sovereignty and freedom. This is the month to remember the history, determination and strength of the people from this country. This is also the month of the Mexican Fiesta! On September 16th nobody works in Mexico, banks are closed and even the Mexican stock market closes. There’s not even a newspaper printed on that day! Most towns have celebrations honoring the Mexican flag and there are parades where kids from all the schools go dressed in typical clothes, some representing what happened in 1810. On September 15th at 11PM, towns all over Mexico, and Mexicans all over the world get together for the “Grito” or independence cry. Some families stay home to watch TV and listen to the President of Mexico make his public address. Before the “Grito”, he rings the same bell that was used by father Hidalgo in 1810 from a balcony in the national palace and the event is broadcast from the “Zocalo” of Mexico City (a giant plaza that some say is the biggest in the world). Thousands of people gather to join in

the independence cry, party and watch a fantastic firework display. In every town the government representative, which in Rocky Point is the Mayor, goes out to do the “Grito” and at the same time waves the Mexican flag. Then the Mexican anthem is sang, followed by a huge firework display and the party starts! There’s vendors with typical Mexican food, Mexican candies, drinks, mariachis and bandas Some families celebrate with their own Mexican nights, decorating their houses and cars with Mexican flags: red, green and white are the colors of the month and kids represent the history of independence followed by a good Mexican dinner. If you want to experience this huge party here in Rocky Point, be ready for a huge crowd around the municipal building, located on the corner of Blvd. Juarez and Fremont. People start arriving to eat, party and drink and get a good spot to view the fireworks. There’s lighted decorations and the whole area around the municipal building is closed to vehicular traffic so plan on leaving your car a few blocks from there and walk towards it. You can’t miss it, you will see people of all ages and there will be stands with food and Mexican flags and shiny toys for kids all over the place. Don’t forget to buy your Mexican flag. There will be plenty to choose from right there, more and more people will gather trough the night until it’s almost hard to move around. Then at 11 pm (Please confirm time before attending the event), just follow the crowd and be prepared to yell, shout and make as much noise as possible saying “Viva” at the top of your lungs after every sentence from the Municipal President! After that follows a firework display, it’s amazing but be careful, and don’t get too close! Some of them spin and whistle, they are true Mexican crafts, handmade and not entirely safe, Cruz Roja (Red Cross) will be right there just in case. Then most people leave this area and move on, walking towards the Malecon which is also closed to the traffic. The party goes on there with music for everyone to enjoy. This is an authentic Mexican tradition which takes place every year and is part of the culture in this country. Anyone can join in and celebrate, while experiencing the flavors, sounds, scents and colors of this very unique celebration. VIVA MEXICO! And don’t forget to wave when you see me somewhere close to the fireworks this year, I never miss this party.

Meet Rosie Glover

By Gretchen Ellinger You probably have met Rosie Glover, and did not realize your good fortune! A well-known face in Rocky Point, Rosie brings energy, humor and solutions to everything with which she is involved – and she seems to be involved in everything! Hailing from Pitiquito, a small town south of Caborca, Rosie grew up in Los Angeles, and had a wildly successful real estate career there. When she could no longer ignore Mexico calling her home, Rosie moved to Puerto Peñasco. Her plan was to sell real estate, but she quickly became aware of community needs beyond real estate. She saw the cultural divide between Peñasco’s Mexican and non-Mexican populations, the special needs of the growing expatriate community, and gaps in services to all residents. Perhaps most important, Rosie saw the potential of tourism in Puerto Peñasco, and how development of that tourism would help everyone in the town. Started by Manny Sanchez, Rosie and a group of dedicated volunteers, Rocky Point Tourism and Visitor Assistance Office (TVA) celebrate its fourth anniversary in September. TVA is Puerto Peñasco’s source for tourists who need to know where to go for what and how to get there, for people wanting information about member businesses, for folks with donations to drop off for distribution, and for visitors who require reliable assistance in sticky situations. TVA provides 24-hour bilingual assistance to tourists and locals in emergency situations. Staffed entirely by volunteers, and funded with membership dues and donations, the TVA does not charge for services. The emergency number is (638) 386-9081, anytime, day or night. Tune your FM radio to 106.1 every Saturday to hear Rocky Point Ramblings, one of only 2 radio programs in English in the state of Sonora. You guessed it – that’s Rosie live on the air, bringing entertainment, interviews, music, and information about Puerto Peñasco doings over the airwaves. If you cannot tune in, listen via internet streaming by visiting rockypointramblings. com and click on the link on the Home page. Have you attended A Taste of Peñasco, the Business Expo or the Jazz Festival? All are annual community events that owe a great deal of their success to Rosie’s creative energy. Year after year she gathers great people who work to put together events that are fun for participants, and do a great job of showcasing our community. Do you need insurance? Homeowner and vehicle insurance can be bought from Rosie’s company, ProAlliance Insurance. How about bill paying for your Mexico property? Or assistance with Mexican immigration? Talk to Rosie or one of her able staff! Drop in to the offices on Boulevard Benito Juarez, on the 2nd floor of the Tequila Factory building, daily between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You will always find someone ready to help! If Rosie is out working an event, or is doing her live radio show, there will still be someone in the office for you. Call (638) 388-6624 (local in Puerto Peñasco), or (602) 773-1031 (USA number) to get in touch by phone. Make a point of meeting Rosie Glover – you’ll be glad you did!

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TRAVELINFORMATION TOURIST ASSISTANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

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

POLICE EMERGENCIES

DIAL...066

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

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

YOU MUST FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT!

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

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

All fines are to be paid at the main police station

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

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

DRIVING TO ROCKY POINT

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACCIDENTS CON’T

CONSULATES

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

MEXICAN CONSULATES Tucson: 553 S. Stone Ave., 85701 (520) 882-5595 • Mon.-Fri. 8 AM - 2 PM Phoenix: P 320 E McDowell Rd Ste 320 Phoenix, AZ 85004 • (602) 242-7398 Nogales: 480 Grand Ave., 89562 • (520) 287-3175 Douglas: 541 10th St., 85607 • (520) 364-3107

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

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

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

Phoenix, Tucson & Nogales, AZ

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

FOR U.S. - SEE SHUTTLE SERVICES

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

U.S. CONSULATES Nogales, Mexico from Mexico (01-631) 311-8150 Fax: (01-631) 313-4652 from the U.S. (011-52-631) 311-8150 Fax: (011-52-631) 313-4652 http://travel.state.gov Email: NogalesASC@state.gov What the Consulate CAN DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Visit you in jail after your arrest • Provide you a list of local attorneys • Inform you of judicial procedures • Notify family and friends • Relay requests for aid or monetary support • Protest abuse/mistreatment to authorities What the Consulate CANNOT DO if you are arrested in Mexico • Demand your immediate release • Get you out of jail or out of the country • Pay legal fees w/U.S. Government money • Pay fines w/U.S. Government money

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

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

Nothing to declare/items under allowed limit

2) Integral Inspection

Voluntary declaration/items over allowed limit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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El Pescadito Fish Taquería The New Fish in the Pond… By Joe Houchin

Well, El Pescadito is only new to our pond. It’s actually a 14 year old franchise operation with 28 restaurants nationwide and a very successful franchise concept involving proprietary recipes, secret sauces and dressings, cleanliness, training and service. All these attributes are obvious as you enter the bright colored patio-style eatery—most of the nine creative taco dishes on the uncomplicated menu involve several combinations of tempura batter-fried or grilled shrimp, fish, and marlin prepared before your eyes while you wait—which is not that long. And the prices are easy on the pocketbook as well. All the taco plates are $26 pesos, except for the grande “Enchiloso” of grilled cheese and shrimp (“You’ll die of excitement”, the cleverly written menu exclaims). It is $33 pesos and it’s the only item on the menu that is not reduced to $21 pesos on “Taco Tuesdays”.

In fact, their whole concept is based around serving you a fresh cooked meal quickly; you add a healthy assortment of fresh vegetables kept chilled in an icepacked stainless steel service counter well stocked with El Pescadito original (and don’t forget, secret) recipe dressings and sauces made fresh throughout the day. Even El Pescadito’s hours—9:00 AM to 5:00 PM seven days a week—tell you they’re designed to take care of your hunger pangs during a break from work, shopping or to urgently satisfy that Puerto Peñasco shrimp attack we’re all prone to from time to time.

El Pescadito is conveniently located on Benito Juarez very close to the “Y” intersection of Constitución; so close, in fact, that you can enter the restaurant from either street. Their new sign on the Benito Juarez side is tall and red with their bright blue smiling fish logo over a bright red Coca Cola sign lower on the sign post. You’ll really like the hospitality of the owners, Noelia and Antonio González, newly married but long-time sweethearts, Antonio’s brother, Gabriel, who have owned a successful El Pescadito franchise in Hermosillo for seven years, and local resident, Ernesto García who is also the Operations Manager. They chose Rocky Point for this, their second franchise, “because we see the growth starting to happen (again) and know that the destination is going to be the next big tourist area in northern Mexico, if not all Mexico,” Noelia explains. They believe it so much that they’ve relocated to our little slice of paradise by the sea.

It’s important to note that, in addition to the unique sauces and dressings, the hand-made pico de gallo, red onions, the coleslaw-like cabbage condiment are all made fresh every day. Plus, Noelia blends her exclusive recipes for Horchata, Jamaica and Tea that provide their soothing flavors. Her recipes have been developed during years of extensive food and beverage experience with the Cheesecake Factory, for whom she opened nearly 50 franchises throughout the U.S.and Middle East. It’s safe to say you’re in good hands with these restaurant professionals who have built this venue to appeal as much to the American and Canadian visitors as to the local lunch crowd.

El Pescadito is all about the food, but then it’s also about the typical Mexican atmosphere, color, cleanliness, and attentive service to customers. Check it out for yourself seven days a week from 9 to 5. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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

“Do not plead with me to abandon you, to turn back from accompanying you; for where you go I shall go, and where you spend the night I shall spend the night. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I shall die.” ~Ruth 1:16, 17

and Marjorie got married in 1963, therefore I suggested for them to come to Puerto Peñasco and celebrate their anniversary down here. I guess my suggestion got into their minds and hearts. So this last month of August they showed up at the store with the surprise they had chosen our town to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary along with their four children their spouses and thirteen grandchildren, the youngest being only two! I knew they had owned property in Rocky Point for a few years already but I didn’t know how many, well, to my surprise they had first bought some lots in Las Conchas area in 1966 so almost 50 years ago as well, when they first fell in love with Puerto Peñasco.

gone really well, so far we have taken some personal portraits, weddings, quinceañeras and beautiful views of Rocky Point. As a matter of fact, this year I am getting certified to become a professional Wedding Planner, so we are opening even more new ventures!!!

How much does love last? Is it only a matter of looks, determination or sheer understanding of human nature? What makes it endure beyond beauty? Answers to those questions may vary, yet the common thread is true love, true friendship and a deep understanding of each other in any relationship. I met Dennis and Marjorie Thein years ago; Dennis loves to say he is my best spending customer. I am very thankful to him since at every visit to the store he tries to find something to buy to support my business. One of the nicest things about being an interior designer is that I get to meet all kinds of personalities and a lot of my customers have, over the years, become personal friends. So through conversation I learned Dennis

Time has shown to them that their first loves have endured for decades, first for each other and also for this beautiful town full of beauty and wonderful people. Anyhow, they came to the store to find out who takes my pictures for each ad shown here in The Rocky Point Times, I told them that for the most part I take them myself, I do the directing and the modeling. You might remember months ago we launched the Eddie Wharez® Photography© new venture. It has

Photographs are more than technique, they tell a story, they capture a moment, they help us communicate with others and keep our memories alive, for a photographer, that is a huge responsibility. Others trust you and trust your eye to really catch the important candid situations at their very personal or private events. Well, the Theins decided to hire me for such a great occasion. We met at the Sonoran Sky on a Saturday afternoon, just before sunset, and started our shooting. We went from serious to fun! To surprise them a little, I had my carpenter make a three foot tall number ‘50’ in wood, I painted it gold. I also got some white balloons and the most important item, the flower bouquet!

I had small cards cut out for the occasion and pens available so everyone was able to put their best wishes down in writing. Kids were worried about their spelling, but I just told them that God wouldn’t check it! They tied their cards to each white balloon and, at the right moment, they let them go all the way to heaven! Truly a very touching moment for Dennis and Marjorie. Another unforgettable moment was when Marjorie tossed the bouquet to her granddaughters. From the youngest to the oldest they all jumped trying to get it! My son Ben, with another camera, was catching behind-the-scenes in black and white pictures of the other side of the celebration, where no pose was required, just the fun part of the occasion! Puerto Peñasco is a very photogenic paradise; we took pictures with old port as the background and of course the sunset as well. We all had the time of our lives, I, my son Ben as part of my staff, and also my friend Gabriel, took part in celebrating Dennis and Marjorie’s life-long commitment. We all continue to wish them happiness and love! For scheduling a photo shoot please contact us at our regular numbers or visit us at Eddie Wharez® Diseños Casa y Jardín on Old Cholla Rd.

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

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Want To Float High Across the Blue Sky? Then Parasailing Is for You! By Joe Houchin

Beneath a flush of silken blush you gently slide from the custom platform of a 28 foot Nordic Aventura inboard, rising, completely dry, as you separate from the boat leaving just you and a colossal parachute floating beyond where even the pelicans fly. Ernesto Jimenez, owner of Federico’s Parasailing (Ernesto named the business after his father) makes this dream come true for visitors and locals alike every day the sea cooperates. Just you, the sky, swinging freely, securely harnessed to that gigantic red, white and blue half bubble attached to the ever diminishing speed boat below by the world’s longest umbilical cord, so long in fact that you wonder how it all fits underneath the deck of that now tiny vessel.

Federico’s Parasailing Crew A pencil thin white wake is sketched across blue ripples of the Sea of Cortez as you follow the curve of that cord back up and up and up to your dangling feet. “Whoa, Nellie!” You screech like a teenager as you force yourself back to the realization that you’re now about ten stories above the sea; pelicans are indeed flying beneath you, and you need to manipulate your camera into position for recording this astounding view; this whole amazing adventure for posterity; for your blog, for your family and friends because this is an escapade—a thrill you could wish upon anyone with no fear of regret. The view of our little slice of paradise by the sea from way up yonder is almost infinite, a sensation surpassed only by the serenity that washes through your very soul, made so memorable by the silence

and the colors above and below. By the way, you young lovers, you can soar up there together. That’s right! They just hook up a larger parachute to easily carry two— and you sit side by side. It just seems like floating in the sky and getting to share the experience could top the average current quality time lists of many deserving couples.

Parasailing side by side is the way to go because you save money. By yourself, it will cost you $55. (All amounts in US dollars) Floating by the two’s only $90 for both of you. For even more fun with less money, Ernesto is fully equipped to take three people up at one time for just $130 for the whole trio. Don’t worry if you’re a big family, the Aventura will seat up to ten of you. “Truly unique”, preceded or finished off with “WoW”, is a popular description when folks are reeled back down onto the boat’s platform, some of us even landing on our feet, just as gently as we were eased off the speeding craft. The second most popular expression right after landing at least in our two-man parasail wrecking crew is “Where’s the tequila?” Of course, on that we can only speak for our twoman parasailing stunt crew. Federico’s Parasailing Adventures depart from the pier next to the Pirate Ship. Just give Ernesto a call on his cell phone to reserve a time. His cell is: (044-638) 104-4813. If you want to set something up before you come down, just email Ernesto at fedeparasail@hotmail.com. And, if you’re on Facebook, you can look him up at Federicos Parasail. If you happen to be staying in the Sonoran Sea you can stop by the Dive Shop and Activity Center lobby and Daniel or Erika will book it for you, or dial them at Extension 2100.

The bottom line is parasailing provides a safe, marvelously quiet, serenely smooth, free-feeling float unlike anything you’ll ever experience in the sky. Parasailing is bucket list qualified, and you can cross it off yours right here in Rocky Point the next time you visit.

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

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Auto Theft is Infrequent in Rocky Point and This Might be the Reason Why…

By Joe Houchin

Puerto Peñasco is so much more than a friendly beach town for rest and relaxation. Once again, our residents have proven how quickly they can come to the aid of visitors in those rare situations when something does go wrong. In the case of Sonoran Sea Resort owners, Pam Ross-Fogel and husband Bob, they were recipients of a full and impressive dose of the kind of caring action that our residents are capable of pouring forth when the going gets tough. The Fogels were in town in June when Pam decided to go snorkeling, one of her favorite hobbies. She naturally stopped by the Dive Center in the Sonoran Sea lobby to get equipment from her friends Erika Reyna and Daniel Guemes. Pam and Erika had become friends down here from one of Pam’s first trips after purchasing their condominium at the Sea when Pam, from Tulsa, Oklahoma discovered that Erika had lived in Tulsa as a nurse. Erika decided to leave the shop in Daniel’s good hands and go snorkeling with her friend. After a quick stop at their boat to pick up the snorkel gear and leave Erika’s purse on board, the two ladies headed to the Mirador in Pam’s Black Mustang, and by 3:00 o’clock the two had parked Pam’s car near the Granada Hotel and walked the access road to the beach.

After a brief discussion about whether to leave Pam’s swimsuit cover-up with her keys and Erika’s iPhone on the beach, since Erika had done the same many times on that beach and Pam had done so on the beaches of St. Kitts where she lived for three years, it wasn’t a major decision, and off into the sea they went. Upon their return to the beach after nearly an hour in the water was when they discovered the cover-up was missing, along with the car keys and iPhone. Then they discovered the car was gone as well. They ran to the Granada Hotel and the front office clerk called the police and reported what they had told him. The police said they would begin monitoring all cameras on the roads out of town to make sure the car didn’t leave the area. Within 10 minutes two police officers arrived at the hotel parking lot and one immediately began going from establishment to establishment along the beach trying to locate witnesses. Afterward the officers gave Pam and Erika a ride to the police station to file a report. Pam was further impressed by how seriously the police took this incident when, on the way to the station, the officers spotted a car matching the description of the Mustang, made a quick U-turn and confirmed that it was not the stolen vehicle. The officers continued looking carefully at all cars on the way to the police station. At the station a police woman took their report with Erika translating and recounting the incident. Afterward, they were told that the D.A. would be the one to help them further.

Daniel picked up Pam and Erika at the police station and took them back to the condo get the car title and insurance papers as well as Pam’s husband, Bob. While at the condo Pam called Rosie Glover who sold them their insurance policy through her company, ProAlliance Insurance and Rosie offered to come to the police station with them. Even though Pam told her that Erika and Daniel would be with them to talk to the D.A., Rosie still showed up at the station, and had called her adjustor, Jesus, who arrived and also stayed with them until they finished the report. At this point there were four residents who had dropped everything to help, not forgetting that Erika and Daniel have two small children plus their business.

Their efforts didn’t stop there; even though it was now well into the evening of Wednesday.

In Pam’s own words, “We then put the theft of the car on every website we could think of, Erika and Daniel put it on their Facebook in Spanish. I put it on their Facebook in English and my Facebook in English. I put it on the Rocky Point Talk website. People on the Rocky Point Talk were extremely helpful and offered to spread the word. A man who has a contact in the media world in Caborca asked me to send him a picture of the car so he could spread the word there and in Hermosillo. “Strangers on Facebook and on the Rocky Point Talk website put the theft on their own pages and spread the word. Sandra O’Hare let people know on her Rocky point Times Newspaper ‘network’ of friends in [Puerto Peñasco]. The security guards at Sonoran Sea and the people in the HOA office offered to keep an eye out for the car when they were in town. Everyone was so kind to us and genuinely concerned.” Keep in mind that all this activity has taken place and it’s still Wednesday, only a few hours since the time the theft took place. With all the bases covered, surely it wouldn’t be long before some kind of lead came up, right? Right! Thursday morning, Daniel’s Facebook page drew a phone call from an individual who asked if there was a reward for leading them to the vehicle. Cautiously, Daniel told the man that if it was in fact the car in question, he would look into a reward and sent the man to confirm the license and state it was registered in. When he called later with the correct information, Israel Camacho Ruelas, the captain of Erika and Daniel’s boat drove Pam and Bob along with Erika and Daniel to meet the young man and identify the vehicle. They called the police to the location of the car which was behind some condos just about two blocks from the beach where they had originally parked their Mustang. Several police officers arrived including a finger print technician and inspected it completely and “very professionally,” added Pam. It had to be

impounded until the next day, Friday morning, as the D.A. had to write a report and issue a form to prove the car had been recovered before they could head to the border on Saturday. Once again, Jesus, Erika, Daniel, and Israel were with Pam and Bob the whole time. On Friday morning, Erika again rearranged her schedule to accompany Pam and Bob to the D.A.’s office where they received a copy of his report that would get them across the border, and picked up their Mustang. Jesus was also there again to take some final photos of the car. Due to the quick response of more than a dozen concerned residents of Rocky Point, the vehicle was located in less than 24 hours from the time it was stolen, and the Fogels were able to drive it again in less than 48 hours, including completion of all reports and issuance of all necessary forms by the police. With action like that, no wonder car theft is pretty rare in our little slice of paradise by the sea! Pam summed up the experience so eloquently, “It was such an incredible experience. Of course, the actual theft was very upsetting. But we realize that this could have happened anywhere – probably much more often elsewhere than in Puerto Peñasco. (Both the police officers and Rosy said car theft is rare in Rocky Point.) We also know that the response from the police in other places here in the US or any other place, could have been less professional and kind than what we experienced in PP. It is important that people know how helpful and excellent the police were.

“The fact that people were willing to put their own lives and needs on hold to help us was remarkable. Ericka and Daniel took us to their hearts and made us feel like their family. Rosie was kind and professional above and beyond! Jesus was there every time anything happened! Jim Ringquist found us a way to get to Tucson to catch our train in the event the car wasn’t found. He had four options for us. When the car was found, everyone was as happy as we were! What a place!!” How’s that for a great attitude about Rocky Point, this unfortunate incident and for enjoying life’s roller coaster ride in general?

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

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Wet Feet Ocean Camp 2013 Saving the Endangered Species By Abraham Meza López Edited by Sherie Steele

colorants invaded the market); they created two piñatas using newspapers and their own designs; finally they painted a shirt using fish as a model for their individual designs.

The Field Trips

Every year, the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO Intercultural) organizes a summer camp for kids aged between 10 and 14 years old focusing on a specific conservation theme combined with lots of fun activities to offer the participating children an unforgettable summer in the Gulf of California. This year the theme was Saving the Endangered Species, looking especially at 3 species: a bird, the least tern (Sterna antillarum), a fish, the totoata (Totoaba macdonaldi) and a porpoise, the Vaquita (Phocoena sinus). Learning by having fun is the goal every year, and this year was no exception. During camp we indulged in games, competitions and craft-makings, and we visited places that showed us the magnificent natural and cultural treasures of Rocky Point.

The Competitions

When kids arrived to the field station they received a secret envelope. When they were allowed to open it, they discovered the name of the team to which they would belong during camp, while a camp counselor explained that each day teams would participate in competitions to try to win a very special prize at the end of camp. These competitions included a rally in the estuary, a treasure hunt, a sand castle competition, the creation of a new dance and the design of a team flag. All of these competitions were great fun, but also taught campers about teamwork. Also, these contests provided important and interesting information about the Gulf of California.

The Crafts

In nature, the words “Garbage,” “Trash,” and “Waste” have no meaning because everything exists in a cycle and therefore has a purpose. Everything is connected and, as we are part of nature, we must not forget this basic principle. To learn this message every day through fun activities, crafts were waiting to be made, inspiring campers’ imagination and abilities to create. They made a notebook using milk containers and old pieces of cloth; they made recycled paper that became an art masterpiece when they used this paper as a canvass for their paintings, using natural pigments (provided by minerals, plants and animals; natural pigments were used commonly before artificial

As we have every year, campers visited several of the different natural habitats that surround Puerto Peñasco. While having fun, kids learned so much about the region’s e nv i r o n m e nt , which is a priority outcome of camp. Of course, we all got our feet wet in the waters of the Gulf of California! So, every day included a field trip and free time to swim. Campers visited: 1) Isla San Jorge (Bird Island) and got to swim with the sea lions; 2) The estuary to taste delicious oysters and 3) The rocky reef to find alien looking creatures that demonstrated how in nature everything is connected. On the other hand, swim time was simply to enjoy the salty waters without any worries. In fact, kids enjoyed it so much they didn’t want to leave for dinner!

The Mission

Like in a movie, kids were charged with a mission - to save an endangered species. They received general information about the species that their team was named after, and then were asked to create a plan to save it. During the final camp session, with their parents in attendance, each team presented this information and recommendations, with the goal of reaching and sensitizing people to help these species and others to be saved from extinction. During camp, and even when they went home, kids were committed to save their endangered species.

Saying “Good-bye!”

All good things must end (except for time itself, which is intangible, a term created but which we cannot touch or draw). So Wet Feet Ocean Camp 2013 finished as it started - with a celebration of parents and kids! Campers presented to parents their crafts and their plans of action to save an endangered species. Moreover, they had a wonderful time breaking the Piñata they had created and eating lunch before leaving the field station, while hugs, kisses and good wishes were distributed to all! Kids left a mark on CEDO and CEDO a mark on them, a mark that is the promise of a better future, with a cleaner planet where love among humans and nature rules the world.

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The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 By Rosarie Salerno

In 1650 the Governor of New Mexico, hoping to sooth the hostility of the Acoma Pueblo Indians, forbade the Franciscan Missionaries from punishing and forcing the Acoma to work without compensation and to allow the Indians to practice their traditional dances and religious ceremonies. The Franciscan Missionaries retaliated by turning the Governor over to the Spanish Inquisition; thus, the Franciscans had free reign over the province. Between 1656 and 1665 the Missionaries forbade the traditional Pueblo Kachina dances and seized every mask, prayer stick and Kachina doll and burned them. To the Acoma, giving up their religion would have been tantamount to giving up their life. This attempt to destroy their religion became the most important cause of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. A drought swept through the region; famine among the Pueblos and the increased attacks by the Apache propelled the unrest of the Acoma to come to a head in 1675. Trying to suppress the discord, the Governor ordered the arrest of 47 Pueblo Shaman for practicing sorcery and idolatry. Four of them were sentenced to death; the remaining were publicly whipped and put into prison. Upon hearing of this atrocity, the Pueblo leaders descended upon Santa Fe, while most of the Spanish soldiers were absent off fighting the Apache. The Governor was forced to release the prisoners. Popé, also pronounced Po’pay, was from the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, aka San Juan, New Mexico; he was one of the released spiritual leaders. He retreated to the Taos Pueblo and began plotting the rebellion over a 5 year period against the Spanish settlers. He became known for being the leader of the Pueblo Rebellion. Popé began organizing 46 Pueblo villages that spoke 6 different languages, to kill or expel the Spaniards by attacking settlers in the proximity of their villages. The goal was to kill the missionaries, destroy the churches and kill the settlers who did not willingly leave the area. He prophesied that once the Spanish were gone, the gods would reward them with prosperity and health. Popé gave each Pueblo who joined his movement a cord with knots tied in it. One knot was to be untied each morning. When the last knot on the cord was unfastened, every Pueblo would carry out the attacks on each Spanish community on the same day. The rebellion was intended to occur on August 11, 1680. Unfortunately, the Spanish discovered the plot and were preparing for the confrontations. Upon hearing the news, Popé quickly gave the order to attack, one day earlier than planned, on August 10th. The Spaniards’ horses were stolen, the roads leading to Santa Fe were

blocked and the settlements were destroyed. 400 people were killed including 21 Franciscan missionaries. The Pueblo warriors surrounded Santa Fe, cutting off their water supply. By August 13, 1680, the Governor of Santa Fe was ready to abandon the town. He gathered the remaining able men, forced a retreat of the Pueblo warriors and headed south toward the Rio Grande to El Paso del Norte. The Indians did not attack them as they left, but only followed them to ensure that they would not turn back.

Popé tried to return his people to their culture as it was before the Spanish came. He wanted all the churches destroyed along with the Christian images, for the people to use their Pueblo names, destroy all the fruit trees and Spanish cattle. He also forbade them from planting wheat and barley. He wanted any native who married in the Church to dismiss their spouse and marry in the old tradition. He wasn’t as successful as he expected; the fruitful paradise he had envisioned did not materialize; the drought did not end; the Christian and Spanish culture was too engrained into the Pueblos’ way of life. Popé is a truly significant symbol, a hero to the Acoma Pueblo Indians. He spoke the 6 different languages of the various Pueblo towns that spanned almost 400 miles. Popé was eventually deposed as their leader. It is believed he died before the re-conquest by the Spanish in 1692. On March 21, 2005 at the rotunda of the U.S. Congress building in Washington, DC, a 7 foot statue of Popé was unveiled. It was sculpted by Cliff Fragua, the first Native American to have a tribute placed in the National Statuary Hall. It is carved from Tennessee pink marble. The statue depicts Popé holding a knotted cord in his left hand, his right hand holds a bear fetish and on his back are the scars from the whipping he was given by the Spanish while incarcerated.

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Dive Shop and Activity Center at Sonoran Sea is a One Stop Shop for All Your Beach and Sea Activities By Joe Houchin

A world of adventure awaits you at the Sonoran Scuba Dive and Activity Center located in the Sonoran Sea Beachfront Resort condominiums on Sandy Beach in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico. The “Dive Shop” or “Activity Center”, as it’s commonly referred to is owned and operated by Daniel Guemes Castorena and his wife, Erika Reyna Castro, both PADI certified divers and much more. Daniel is a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor which means he is qualified to teach the teachers all the way to the Master Diver level. Erika herself is a PADI certified Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor. In other words, if you’re looking for PADI certification at any level, you cannot do better than the Dive Shop at Sonoran Sea Resort. Don’t forget that you’ll be diving in a sea rated one of the top five in the world because of its biodiversity. In fact, the famous underwater adventurer, Jacques Cousteau himself called the Sea of Cortez “the aquarium of the world” because of the number and variety of marine life calling this, the youngest of all seas (less than six million years old), home. If you’ve never dived before and would like to learn, Erika or Daniel will start you out with a four hour course to teach you how to use all the equipment in the swimming pool. That course also counts as Dive #1 of four dives required for PADI Open Water Scuba Certification. Daniel, a mechanical engineer, and Erika, a nurse by profession, came to us with their two children from San Luis Potosí where they owned a dive shop for seven years. Daniel had always wanted to live by the ocean and wasn’t really particular where. When Erika finally gave in to his desires they started researching destinations on the internet—literally every aspect of the information they used to make a decision to come check out Puerto Peñasco came from the internet, even a house to rent. They arrived in February of 2010 and, as is the case with most residents who’ve relocated here, they fell in love with our little slice of paradise by the sea; returned to San Luis Potosí and sold everything in two weeks so they could get back to Puerto Peñasco. They are so glad to be here and be able to offer so many services to visitors. If you’re like most, snorkeling might be more your cup of sea. There’s plenty to keep you amazed as you float on the surface peering down through the calm, clear water at any number of fish and plant life. Above the surface, gaze at the variety of shore birds flying by so close you’ll think they know you, with the occasional pelican floating by within an arm’s length. You’ll have the confidence of knowing that Erika or Daniel are right beside you pointing out and explaining the more interesting sights. They will take you to their favorite spots aboard their really cool sail boat, Xiutla, and you’ll get to know Captain Israel Camacho Ruelas who has navigated the Sea of Cortez for 20 years with 10 of those as a captain. In fact, if you read our blog regularly, you’re already

familiar with how compassionate Daniel, Erika and Israel are as they helped a couple recently have a very happy ending to an otherwise traumatic experience when their car was stolen. If you haven’t read that one, please do athttp://www.sonoranresorts.mx/?p=9824. You can also take the Xiutla for diving and snorkeling tours all the way to Bird Island where you can get up close and personal with, among many other marine species, sea lions, blue and brown footed boobies, and the occasional whale shark, on which, when seen, the experienced divers will want to hitch a ride. You’ll also like the fact that the minimum for this all day affair is only four people and includes two meals, snacks, soda, water, coffee and tea. (If you like spicy snacks, get Israel to DSC04284whip you up some of his chili peanuts!) For certified divers the cost is only $120 each; for snorkelers it’s just $90, and for the Discovery level scuba beginners, it is $160 and counts toward your PADI certification.

As the official Activity Center for all the Sonoran Resorts and open to the public, and because they are really nice folks, Erika and Daniel have some unbelievably reasonable prices for renting other fun things like volleyballs and basketballs for just $3.00 a day; you can rent a movie for a buck; inner tube floats for a buck; check out a book for free, or a beach towel for a refundable deposit when you bring it back. If you’ve snorkeled before you can rent snorkel equipment at very reasonable prices and go exploring off Sandy Beach by yourself if you wish. You can rent single or double seat kayaks, boogie and skim boards, tennis racquets, life jackets and even wet suits. They are all right there in stock at the Center. You can even book a jet ski, a sail boat ride, a bucking banana boat ride, a sunset cruise, a fishing trip, go horseback riding, parasailing and ultra light flying, all for the same price you’ll pay booking them direct — without having to drive around looking to find out their schedules.

Water and beach activities are a major part of any visit to Rocky Point and we’re lucky to have a couple like Erika and Daniel to conscientiously serve our visitors, no matter where they are staying. If you are staying at the Sonoran Sea while visiting, you can call the Dive Shop and Activity Center by simply dialing 2100. If you’re anywhere else, call the shop at 638-382-8251 Ext. 2100. Normal business hours are from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. You can also send an email todanielguemes@ yahoo.com and visit their facebook page at www. facebook.com/sonoranscuba.

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

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Get Away at the Ajo Community Golf Course! Need to get away? The Ajo Golf Course is a public course that provides you with the perfect opportunity to do so. It’s a wonderful find just six miles from Ajo with something for everyone’s interest. This oasis set in the desert provides the ideal setting for a relaxing game of golf. With superb views of the Ajo and Childs Mountains, the magic of the Arizona desert comes alive. Set on a total of 6,070 yards, it has Bermuda fairways that require strategy and elevated tiff greens that are sloped and fast with the natural desert environment often coming into play. The signature hole is #9, a 123-yard, par 3 featuring water and tall palm trees protecting the front of the green. It is not abnormal to have wildlife become a spectator to your game. The course boasts a “classic” Arizona setting for golf with an abundance of wildlife including roadrunners, owls, many birds, coyotes, and deer. There is also a driving range where you can brush up on your skills before your game. But the Ajo Community Golf Course doesn’t simply have a golf course. They also offer free “dry” RV camping when

The Ajo Community Golf Course is located 5 miles west of Ajo at 77 Mead Road. The facilities include the golf course and driving range with rental carts, as well as a full bar and restaurant that can accommodate large groups for private parties and banquets. There is ample room for “dry” R.V. parking which is free when staying to play golf. The next time you come through Ajo stop and check us out

you are playing golf and have a full service restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch during the winter season. It is capable of doing banquets and special events. If you are not hungry, you can grab a drink and unwind in the cocktail lounge after a game. No tee time is necessary, and rental carts are available. For more information, call the clubhouse (520) 387-5011. The Ajo Community Golf Course is located at 77 W. Mead Road, Ajo AZ 85321.

Hole number 9 is our signature hole. A tight little par 3 heavily protected by large palm trees and water in front. At 125 yards it takes an accurate tee shot to bag your par. The pond here is a wildlife magnet for everything from Javalinas to Deer, Quail to Roadrunners. Ask about our nesting Great Horned Owl.

Our bar and restaurant is open from October to April. Breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday with lunch and early dinner specials available Tuesday through Sunday. Come play a round of golf, have lunch with a cool beverage while you watch the game on our TV. Call for details 1-520-387-5011.

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Come to The Festival! Biggest…Most Exciting… Most Colorful…Most Vibrant

Friday, September 20 · Historic Plaza, Ajo, Arizona By Mimi Phillips

The music starts about 4:30PM, and the parade arrives soon thereafter. BE THERE! It’s not just an ordinary parade! It has the biggest dove puppet kites you have ever seen, with 15’ wing spans! Seriously! And, performing desert critter puppets twirl and sway with the costumed dance troupes. A colorful peace train, carrying lots of youngsters, drives alongside the parade. Hundreds of the townspeople join in! All this fun and joy kicks off the… 10th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE FESTIVAL You won’t believe the fun that rapidly follows! Cultural dance, music, song, and food, all create a sense of community joy and pride that is shared with neighbors far and wide! You see, Ajo is located at the intersection of three Nations: Tohono O’odham Nation, Mexico, and the United States. And, what better occasion to share the best of who we are with our neighbors than this global day of peace! Maybe you aren’t real familiar with International Day of Peace, tho. I wasn’t until July of 2004. Long before the United States invaded Iraq, a huge peace festival had been organized, in that year, to be held in Barcelona, Spain. A friend of mine, Bob Thompson, was the Director of it and I planned to attend. Almost simultaneously, I had moved from several years of volunteering in Guanajuato, Mexico to Ajo to continue transitioning into “passionate community development work” from a business career in Chicago. So, with only 6 months of Ajo life and work under my belt, I departed for Barcelona, Spain to join almost 9,000 people from all over the world for a peace and justice conference. Each of us, outfitted with headsets broadcasting in our native tongues, listened to the most engaging, learned, poignant speakers from all corners of the earth, talk on all aspects of peace. One speaker was Jane Goodall. She gave every participant a pattern of a dove puppet kite and asked that we take it to our home countries and gather friends together to make one (out of 5 bed sheets and other recycled materials) to fly on International Day of Peace in September. And, on the final day of the peace conference, with TV cameras rolling and a lot of tears falling, a Japanese delegation gave me a hand painted paper globe with 1,000 origami cranes hanging from it and said: “Take to the U.S. for peace”. (Learn the significance of this by looking up the young woman Sadako and her 1,000 cranes on the internet.) It was life changing for me. So I carried the dove puppet pattern and the 1,000 origami cranes home with me on the plane

wondering what in the world I would do with them in Ajo, AZ. Because of the war in Iraq, “peace” was a political hot potato in the U.S. It seemed a potential upset to the small rural town of Ajo. But, peace is peace. It is not just the absence of war. It is about all sorts of relationships: friends, family, community, environmental, cultural, national, and international. And, in 1981, The United Nations General Assembly, by unanimous vote, had actually adopted Resolution 36/67 “to devote a specific time to concentrate the efforts of the U.N. and its Member States, as well as the whole of mankind to promoting the ideals of peace and to giving positive evidence of their commitment to peace in all viable ways.” For millions of people, all around the world, to focus on peace for a day has such immense potential impact that in 2001 the U.N. actually designated a very specific day each year, September 21, for all of mankind to join together in creating peaceful deliberation, celebration and exploration. So, I gathered friends together to make a sample dove puppet kite. Our school superintendent released some students to my care to learn how to make kites. Our local grocer said he would donate food for a little dove kite flying celebration on International Day of Peace. A young student led this dove parade with the 1,000 origami cranes and about 50 local folks joined in on the fun! That was it for year 1! But, the kids were hooked! We all were! So the International Sonoran Desert Alliance, a tri cultural organization where I worked as Program Director, picked up the ball and ran with it! Through a grant from the AZ Community Foundation, we obtained some funding to bring the dove puppet kite “creator” (Chris Lutter of Puppet Farm Arts) to teach our community how to make large paper mache parade performing “critter” puppets. We organized an After School Peace Festival at our local school to precede the parade (and simplify parade line up which happens there!) and Plaza celebration. And, each year, we have added more and more culturally inspiring entertainment that thrills our community and our guests from Mexico and the Tohono O’odham. The Ajo International Day of Peace Celebration is in its 10th year, bigger and better than ever! You will notice that this year it is Friday, September 20 (instead of 21st) because it is so much easier for us to gather our school youth together on a school day for assembling such a large parade. Remember, the parade begins on the school campus following the After School Peace Festival… and arrives at the historic Ajo Plaza by about 4:45PM. Then the fun begins! Join us! And, join us Saturday evening, Sept. 21 in the Ajo Plaza for an International Day of Peace Concert. Check out www.isdanet. org or www. ajochamber.com for more details.

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

By Barb Mumaugh

Is summer over yet? September is the longest month of the year for us and the dogs. We struggle this month because it’s so hot and the fleas and ticks are terrible! Also, most people haven’t returned to Puerto Peñasco yet which means donations are down compared to other months. Please consider making an online donation via our website or Facebook PayPal account to help if you can. Our work continues as we try to help many of the street dogs in Peñasco. We received over 20 new puppies in August alone. Some came in nursing with their mom but many didn’t, so we are bottle feeding. Bottle feeding is a lot of work and many of these little puppies don’t make it but we are trying to save as many as possible. If you need a puppy fix, stop in and visit us! We were blessed to be able to help sponsor a last minute spay/neuter clinic at the end of July with Compassion Without Borders, S.O.S. Pet Effect and Living Stone’s Ministries. Compassion Without Borders had a last minute change of plans in Hermosillo and they were available to travel to Puerto Peñasco to host a clinic for our town. Living Stone’s Christian Community Center, run by Karen and Mark Higgins, was transformed into an animal clinic where the vets from Compassion stood side by side with the vets from the City of Peñasco to fix over 100 of the local dogs and cats. We even had a few dogs and cats that found forever homes. It was a great event for the local people who often struggle with how to care for their pets. We’ve found that most of the local people who bring their animals to these events do love them and care for them.

One of the 20 new puppies

We will be hosting another clinic with Compassion Without Borders and the City of Puerto Peñasco in October. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer for the event or bring an animal in to get fixed. It takes a big team of people to pull off these events and we welcome anyone who wants to help. We are in the process of putting together our first annual fundraiser this coming November or December. If you have an idea or would like to help us organize an event, we welcome your help! We also need foster families who can take in puppies or small dogs for a few weeks. We supply all the food and cover any medical costs for our foster families. Fosters usually have the dogs/puppies for two to four weeks. Contact us if you can help. Contact info: Website: www. barbsdogrescuerp.com, Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/BarbsDogRescue Barb’s Mexico cell (044-638) 114-1659 or US (602) 7741578. Email barbsdogrescue@gmail.com. All donations are welcome and we can pick them up in the US and Puerto Peñasco. In case we don’t say it enough, we are so thankful to all the animal rescues in Puerto Peñasco. We all do our part everyday to help make this world a better place for the people and animals of Rocky Point.

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

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News from CANACO

“Rocky Point Chamber of Commerce” New Leadership, New Vision, sparks a brighter future for local businesses & community.

By Kit Anderson, Owner Peñasco Beauty Center & Peñasco Fitness Center Armed with a new bilingual staff and a bold vision, recently appointed President, Antonio Mendívil, also bilingual, has big plans to transform our local Chamber of Commerce from an urban legend (for some) into a recognized, respected, collaborative and influential member-driven business association for English & Spanish speaking members of the Rocky Point community. Like most Chambers Stateside, CANACO is membership driven, non-profit resource with three strategic objectives: 1) Grow Your Business – This is accomplished by offering networking programs, events, professional development, human resource services, and affordable marketing opportunities that support members in growing and cultivating their business. 2) Save You Money – As a member of CANACO you will have access to new business to business partnerships and offers while also having the chance to offer member discounts of your own. 3) Influence Government – Our elected officials make decisions daily that affect our businesses. As business owners we are often the last to hear about it. Antonio and his team work diligently with local lawmakers to ensure the voice of business is heard and in-turn educate and assist us with any new policies we need to implement to stay in compliance with new laws.

Big Expectations and Big Challenges…

“Rocky Point is a small town with big expectations and one big challenge,” says Antonio. “Unlike chambers in other countries, here in Rocky Point we have two distinctly different communities.” History has proven that when we try to improve interaction among these business communities, we experience language and cultural barriers.” “The most important goal during my first term as President of CANACO is to merge these two communities so they can both benefit from each other’s knowledge & experience and help each other to capture more dollars/pesos from the tourists and residents we know we have here.” While this idea may seem simple, it’s not something that’s ever been done before. Undeterred, Antonio’s plan is not only to grow membership but to significantly improve membership participation. He believes this can be accomplished with English speaking meetings, membership drives that are attractive to both communities, quarterly networking mixers and other programs and events where both communities have the opportunity to get to know each other. Antonio plans to have his bilingual staff readily available to translate and help overcome the language barrier, when needed. One successful program Antonio and his staff recently implemented is called “Vamos por los Botes” (Let’s go for the cans!) What’s so great about this program is that it not only helps businesses, it also helps the community! Aluminum, plastic, and cardboard are collected “free of charge” from membership businesses and trucked to our nearby recycling plant (membership owned) once a month. The profits from these recyclables will be used to purchase new “recycle only” cans which CANACO plans to place in public parks, beaches and public thoroughfares. In July began, “Si en Peñasco Compramos, Todos Ganamos” (If we all buy in Peñasco, We all win) A unique CANACO fundraising event, that unlike previous attempts at fundraising, gives businesses a way to boost their business by providing raffle tickets, not for themselves, but for their customers. This is especially important during the slow season when business owners are desperate to attract local clients. Customers have the opportunity to win prizes such as Plasma TVs and appliances of all sorts. All prizes are being supplied by local businesses (not Sam’s Club or Bodega).

Hence the title “If We All Buy in Peñasco, We All Win.” Making this event even more attractive is the free advertising opportunities associated with it. Radio, Facebook, and CANACO email blasts are promoting all participating businesses. A remote radio team will broadcast from 3 different business locations on October 11th, 18th & 25th as the winner’s tickets are drawn. So far over 50 membership businesses are participating. If you would like more informatio, and/or to participate call the CANACO office (011-52-638) 383-4468.

Mark Your Calendars!

True to his word, Antonio and the CANACO staff will be hosting their first bilingual “Let’s Get Acquainted” Mixer on Thursday, September 19th. You need not be a CANACO member to attend. This is a great opportunity for local business owners to co-mingle with current members and prospective members and get to know their neighbors. Haven’t you often wondered who owns this business or that? And why are they doing so well and I’m not? Or, I wonder who I can talk to about my new promotion or event? Now you can find out! This is an incredible opportunity that should not be missed! If you would like to attend and/or would like to be added to the email list for details on this event, email kitanderson3@zoho.com. Please check the CANACO Facebook page often for more information regarding time and location on this event and others.

Join CANACO Now

Becoming a CANACO member is easy and very inexpensive! Cost is approximately $125 per year. Just clip this form, fill it out and drop it at the CANACO office. Or you can email it to: canaco_ pp@prodigy.net.mx along with copy of your TAX ID information (R.F.C.). Membership forms will soon be available online at www.rockypointchamber. com.

REGISTRATION FORM Commercial Name:_________________________ ________________________________________ Tax Payer´s Name:__________________________ _________________________________________ R.F.C. (Mexican TAX ID):_____________________ E-mail:__________________________________ Fiscal Address:_____________________________ Phone Number_____________________________ Line Of Business:___________________________ Number of Employees:______________________ CANACO’S Member Reference/ Others:__________ _________________________________________

Volunteers Needed

We need bilingual volunteers to help with media relations. Are you bilingual, have some media relations experience, familiar with Facebook, Web and Email promotions? Please contact Gustavo Turati at gturati@yahoo.com.

Contact CANACO OFFICE

Blvd. Fremont & Coahuila. Col. Benito Juarez. Across from Municipal Hall, behind Bancomer Bank. (dirt road behind Shrimp Park) Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4468 Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Monday – Friday) canaco_pp@prodigy.net.mx

On A Personal Note

Operating a business in Rocky Point, in my case two, is both a privilege and a pleasure for me. But like me, I’m sure you could use a little help now and again. I believe an alliance with CANACO will take us one giant step closer to realizing the success we have always dreamed of in this charming little seaside community we call home…Kit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Antonio Espinoza Altamirano #190 Worship Saturday 9:30am Assembly of God 383-3364 Ave. Luis Encinas & 27th Street Apostolic Church Constitucion Ave. & 15th Street Grupo Unidad Cristianos de Peñasco Pastor Ernesto Portugal 383-2240 North on Benito Juarez to Simon Morua, turn right (east), 1 blk. past Ace Hardware, turn right, church is on your left before Melchor Ocampo. English Headphone available Sunday Services 9:30am-11:15 & 11:30-1:30 Thursday: 7:30 - 9:00pm Church office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:00pm Peñasco Christian Fellowship 383-4513 ask for Stan or Becky Tedrow On Melchor Ocampo, 1/2 blk. E. of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez. Bilingual Services Sunday Services: 10am and 11:15am Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Family of God Christian Fellowship Non-Denominational Worship Services 383-3480 Blvd. Costero N 2000A, Fracc. Las Palomas English Services, Everyone Welcome Spanish Translation Offered Sunday Services: 9:00am Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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GENERALINFORMATION INTERNET SERVICE & WIFI

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS)

TELEPHONES CON’T

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

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.

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

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION

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.

FISHING & BOATING CON’T

IMMIGRATION OFFICE Open Mon.-Fri. 8:00AM - 12:00NOON (011-52-638) 383-2526 For more info on how to obtain your Visitor or Permanent Resident Visa go to http://www.inm.gob.mx/ index.php and click on the English tab, or you can go directly to the Immigration Office and they will be happy to help you. The office is located on Blvd. Fremont at Fremont Plaza, next to Bancomer. There are many companies and individuals which can assist you with your immigration paperwork, please look in our Classified Section, under “Services” for suggestions.

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

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

U.S. Mail Delivery to Rocky Point Burrito Express U.S. mail dropoff and pick-up service from Peñasco to Lukeville. U.S. POST OFFICE Postmaster: Transitional Phone/Fax: (520) 387-6364 Located at the Lukeville border in AZ, approx. 66 miles from Rocky Point. PO boxes and General Delivery available. Window Service: 8AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM M-F General Delivery Available free for a max. of 30 days. You must show ID at the post office and fill out a form. You are the ONLY one who can pick up your GD mail. PO boxes are available, approx. $22/6-mo. Post office will need 2 forms of ID and you will be required to fill out an application. Boxes are located in the post office and in the General Store.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Meet Bob Livingston of Thunder on the Beach Sports Bar, Restaurant and Boutique Hotel By Joe Houchin

Everyone who knows Bob Livingston knows him as that risk taking dirt track owner and racer who retired to Cholla Bay a little over two years ago and shortly afterward talked Gus Brown into letting him plow a dirt track in that huge oval “hole” in the desert behind Reef RV Park. Yep, that Bob Livingston. He brought quite a few racers down for various types of dirt track racing, the kinds he had run on Thunder Raceway in Show Low, Arizona, which he built and owned for 17 years before retiring to our little slice of paradise by the sea. Bob, however, is one of those guys, like many here in Rocky Point, who could and should have a book written about his life. In fact, he already has the title: “The Life of Bobby Joe Trouble”. There just wasn’t enough action at his track down here, aptly named Thunder on the Beach Raceway, especially the type that could rustle up enough adrenaline to thread the veins of a guy who’s raced about every kind of vehicle and vessel that would hold enough horsepower to scale a six foot wall with one wrong move or take a 200 mph nitroinjected skip around a lake surface, or go so fast so quick it requires a parachute to stop. In May of 2012 Bob came up with another way to stay close enough to touch Trouble. He

gave his half of the raceway to his partner, Darron Dodd, who bought a few modified racers and conducts a driving school for folks who would like to drive them around the dirt track for fun, and who hasn’t wanted to do that? Bob had wanted to open a restaurant and bar in Rocky Point since he discovered the destination in 1979. Now was his opportunity. He took over an ideal location in the Malecon. It’s the very first restaurant you see as you come down the hill into the Malecon— bright yellow, orange, red and blue, so traditional Mexican it’ll make you hungry for a taco just looking at it. Part of the deal included eight rooms that he refurbished into cute and clean boutique hotel rooms that line the entryway back to the palapa bar area that literally overlooks the sea. When we say “literally”, what we mean is on a windy day at high tide, customers are treated to a unique phenomenon of natural water fountains shooting up through rectangular water spouts built into the palapa covered patio. These are worth the visit, and there’s a lot more there too. You can take the racer away from the racetrack but you can’t take the racetrack from the racer, so the iconic “Checkered Flag” is symbolized by black and white checkered tile tables and counters along with dozens of photos of racing cars and boats signed by drivers dating back to the seventies and several plaques with various NASCAR Achievement Awards.

NFL commemorative plates for every pro team including his beloved San Francisco 49ers line the upper border of the inside area where the shuffle board is kept cool and slidey. Those photos, by the way, are inside the air conditioned part of the sprawling venue. Bob talks about the place like it’s the den in his home as he pulls down the 8 foot screen on the patio where he’s going to show televised sports events of all kinds, and says he’ll have another 6 footer inside as well. Those are in addition to the other high mounted flat screens he already has around the place. If you know Bob, you know how personable he is, but one thing that became obvious during our visit was how he is regarded by his loyal staff. They love the guy and probably wouldn’t leave him if he fired them! And he won’t because every one of them has a personality similar to his—you feel like you’ve known them from before. As if the restaurant and hotel operation weren’t enough to keep Bob busy until his wife of 17 years, Janet, reaches retirement

eligibility in September, he and another partner, Andy Rivera, bought 2/3 interest in a cattle farm outside Rocky Point, the profits from which he plans to use to fulfill his long time dream to supply coats and boots for every kid in Puerto Peñasco because, “No child should be without a coat or boots in the winter time.” Rounding out his current business activities is a gated community in Cholla Bay, Bob and partner Andy Rivera have designed and funded together with some partners out of Phoenix. That’s all he would let us in on about this project until a few more loose ends are tied up. Using some old interrogation techniques we were able to learn that the project is located in “Borracho Flats” at the entrance to Cholla Bay and will consist of mid-market single family homes.

A lot of folks have led interesting, even exciting lives and one thing is clear when you talk to Bob Livingston for any length of time: there is definitely a book waiting to escape the memory files in Bob’s head!

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

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Rocky Point Rubber Ducky Race 2013 Exceeded Goals in Funds and Fun! By Joe Houchin

Nearly 650 Rubber Duckies, over 200 Ducky Sponsors, 30 generous prize donors, nearly 70 big hearted volunteers and one 54’ fishing yacht donated by Captain and owner, Adolfo Perez, all came together on Sunday July 21st and exceeded the goal of raising enough money to take care of the expensive summer utilities of the nonprofit, all volunteer Esperanza Para Nueva Vida Community Center in Puerto Peñasco. Guaranteeing the utilities of the center are covered ensures that the important life skills educational work will continue without interruption, thus sending otherwise unemployable families into the economic marketplace with needed skills to fulfill demand in areas such as hair cutting, cosmetology, sewing and alterations, cooking and bilingual services.

Behind this creative idea to raise money for the center is 13 year Rocky Point resident, Barbara Olszewski, who, along with her equally dedicated husband, Mark, founded the non-profit Adopt-aClassroom organization that collects and distributes school supplies and other much needed items to over 8,000 children in 10 schools in Puerto Peñasco and one in Port Lobo. Contributions of time, money and great effort by Mark and Barb have evolved over a dozen years into a resourceful giving entity that has fulfilled the needs of many deserving organizations ranging from acquiring sponsors and equipment for the Puerto Peñasco “Rolling Rockies Wheelchair Basketball Team” to providing personal time and locating donors of resources such as sewing machines, computers, cookware, food and more that have enabled the teaching of life skills to the community surrounding the La Esperanza Para Nueva Vida Center. Esperanza Para Nueva Vida is a fully sanctioned “Institution of Social Assistance” and was originally founded nine years ago by Harold and Kathy Tuttle. (http://www.laesperanzaparanuevavida.mex.tl) Their faith-based concept from the beginning was to create a socially redeeming program to meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the community by showing God’s love through their own actions, participation and service with their greatest hope and goal being that the community would become selfsufficient. Mark and Barb met the Tuttles in 2007 and began helping them raise funds, locate equipment and help with building improvements on the Center. One of Barb’s fundraising ideas was the original Rubber Ducky Race of two years ago.

On a beautiful Sunday morning of July 21st, Captain Adolfo Perez, good friend and supporter of about anything Mark or Barb are involved in, steered his agile cruiser, About Time, toward Sandy Beach with 20 volunteers on board, among whom included Mark and Barb, Harold and Kathy Tuttle and loyal supporter, Ron Alofs who doesn’t need an excuse to visit Rocky Point, but decided to come down, don a wet suit, fins and snorkel to help his good friend Mark herd some Duckies from his favorite strategic position: sub-surface in the Sea of Cortez.

Cream of Huitlacoche is no piddling task. And, in Ron’s defense, snorkeling beneath the paddling among the paddlers’ paddles is no small risk either. With monumental maneuvering technique and patience the kayak team had the paddling of Duckies in the “stretch” racing for the beach. Soon thereafter, all were accounted for and the winners were recorded free and clear of conflict.

AND THE TOP 5 “LUCKY DUCKY” WINNERS ARE…

As Adolfo approaches a distance of about half a kilometer off Sandy Beach and drops anchor, four kayaks are released off the back of the About Time to be manned by Mark and one of Adolfo’s boat hands, Iván, plus three brave community center volunteers: two brothers, Miguel and Enrique Muñez and Erik Stanley, a missionary from Community of Hope Church in Maricopa, Arizona who teaches Life Gardening at the Center and whose wife, Martha serves as Secretary and Activity Coordinator at the Center and was leading the group of about 50 volunteers from the beach.

No sooner had these maritime marvels mounted their sleek vessels (plus one mask and snorkel containing Ron’s head bobbing from the sea), than Barb, Kathy and Harold were dumping Duckies, all 650 of them into the rustling waters. And the Rubber Ducky Race was on! Note: Our…umm…policy requiring strict adherence to lexicological correctness makes it necessary to clarify that we know Duckies cannot be “herded” because the proper name for a group of Duckies, if they are on the water, is a “paddling” of Duckies (among others). This clarification is necessary to avoid confusion when describing how hard the kayakers had to paddle to paddle the paddling of Duckies. Paddling a paddling of Duckies for half a kilometer in a rising tide

• FIRST PLACE: Charlie Boatman, the very supportive owner of the legendary Shark Bite pub in the Malecon. Charlie wins a weekend in a luxurious beachfront Sonoran Resorts condominium. • SECOND PLACE: Leslie Creaney. Leslie wins a weekend in a luxurious beachfront Sonoran Resorts condominium! • THIRD PLACE: Karen Aldridge. Karen wins a weekend in a beachfront condominium at the beautiful Palacio Del Sol in the Mirador! • FOURTH PLACE: Blake Dawson. Blake wins a round of golf for 4 at the Las Palomas Golf Course! • FIFTH PLACE: Harold and Kathy Tuttle. They will enjoy their choice of lunch or dinner at Sr. Amigo’s Restaurant in the Malecon! AND THE BEST NEWS OF ALL? A total of $1,593 USD was raised which, according to Center Director, Blanca Estela Soto Ayala (who was also on the beach team), will pay all the utilities of the Esperanza Para Nueva Vida Community Center for up to six months!! Even as hard as Barb worked on this project, she is the first to say it would not be possible without the plethora of friends and supporters behind her efforts. Will there be a Rubber Ducky Race 2014? “Absolutely,” says Barb, “the response was terrific. We’ll probably hold it a little later in the year next time, though.” We’ll be looking forward to the next Great Rubber Ducky Race 2014, Barb! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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

By Chef Mickey 2012 Iron Chef Winner!

Hi everyone! This is your friend and chef Mickey here in beautiful Mexico City. As you may or may not know, Chef Mickeys Place is closed until August 28th, and right now we are on a much needed vacation, we needed to get out of the heat and search for a place with cooler weather and boy we have found it. Mexico City is rainy and kind of cold and we are loving it!! Ok, I’m sending this e-mail by and I phone, because I know I am at deadline. I really hope I can get it right. How about my recipe for this month... CREAM OF HUITLACOCHE This cream is really popular at Mickeys Place, so here it is.

Ingredients & Procedure • 2 teaspoons olive oil • 3 teaspoons white onion, diced • 1 medium garlic clove, diced • 300 grams of HUITLACOCHE, diced • salt to taste • pinch fine herbs • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock • 1 liter heavy whipping cream In medium pot, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until lightly brown. Add HUITLACOCHE, pinch of salt and herbs. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, and let simmer again for 5 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes. Place mixture in blender, and process until smooth. Place mixture back in pan, and add heavy cream. Check out cream mixture for flavor, add a pinch of salt if needed. Serve hot. Garnish with a dab of sour cream at the center of the bowl. There you have. It is easy and simple, yet very, very tasty. Satisfaction guaranteed!...It is simply an amazing cream, and I hope you will try this at home!! Don’t forget to stop by Chef Mickeys Place on Blvd. Fremont and check us out. Kind regards from fabulous Mexico City. Chef Mickey.

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Border Crossings in Both Directions Have Restrictions on What Can and Can Not Pass

Although it may seem that the Border Crossings (in both directions) have changed what is allowed and not allowed, in fact they have not. The change is that they are enforcing the existing laws more strictly. They have also added Agriculture Agents on the Mexican side which brings food items under more scrutiny than in the recent past. Overall, it’s still pretty simple and 9 times out of 10, you get the green light anyway and don’t have to even stop. Of course, when you do catch the red in Mexico, and every time in the USA, it can still make a huge difference depending on the Agent, their mood, how pleasant you are, and sometimes it seems, which way the wind is blowing. For the most part, the Agents on both sides have been very friendly and understanding, even as they are taking the t-bone steaks out of your cooler, or the bag of fresh oranges out of your trunk... For the record, here is some information and links from both the Mexican and USA governments regarding what can cross and why some things cannot: Mexico SAGARPA-SENASICA Statement: The importation of live animals, products and by products of animal, vegetable, fishing and aquiculture origin, can introduce pests and diseases that are not currently present in the region and provoke production and economic losses,

and limit the exportation of our products abroad. In order to avoid this, SAGARPASENASICA personnel are vigilant and carry out inspections at maritime ports, borders, international airports and crossing points throughout the country, supported by dogs that are trained to detect any organic product that may represent a health or safety risk. Their offices located at each one of these inspection points are called OISA’s or Offices of Agricultural Health Inspection. Before traveling to Mexico, it is very important that you are familiar with the requirements the government has established for introducing live animals or products and by products of animal, plant, fishing and aquiculture origin which can be found on the navigation bar to the right (NAVEGACION), or at the Modulos de Consulta located on the Home page of the site in the section called Tramites y Servicios. If, upon your arrival to Mexico, you DECLARE that you have an agricultural or food product in your baggage (purse, suitcases, bags, backpacks, etc), a SENASICA-SAGARPA official will evaluate the health condition of the item and determine if an import process is required, or if it must be retained and destroyed in accordance with government ordinance. Avoid delays and help keep Mexico safe!

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A Grotesque Story By Mike Bibb

This is a little informative piece on something not usually considered during the course of the day. At least I don’t believe I’ve given it much thought during the last half century. Several hundred years ago, and to a certain extent into the current era, large strange looking carved stone figures were attached to the exterior façades of buildings. These oddly shaped half man/half beast creatures were thought to keep evil spirits away, as well as protecting the safety of the inhabitants within. In reality, however, they simply represented a distinctive ornament to spruce up an otherwise blasé edifice. The history of the Grotesque dates to 15th century Rome, which in turn represented a kind of revival of an ancient Roman decorative art rediscovered in the grottos of the Domus Aurea, the unfinished palace of Nero. Interestingly, the palace is the one Nero began constructing after the great fire of Rome in AD 64 - the very same fire he has been said to have been fiddling his time away while the city burned. Grotesques are often confused with Gargoyles, but they are totally different pieces of architecture. While often similar in appearance, grotesques are merely weird appearing pieces of masonry art, while gargoyles serve a functioning purpose. The primary distinction between the two is that gargoyles are actually water spouts

(today, modern rain gutters) directing water away from the sides of the building. Water is channeled from the roof into several gargoyle locations protruding a few feet from the top of the building and then exits through the mouth of the gargoyle, creating a small waterfall as it cascades onto the ground. During the Renaissance period the grotesque first gained popularity in Italy, then Germany and France and eventually spread to Gothic structures in all of Europe. Their use remained popular until the 19th century, but gradually waned as architectural styles and designs began to change. In Colonial Mexico, grotesque art was commonly found on churches, homes of affluent citizens and various government buildings. Even ancient Aztec stone carvings reflected a kind of grotesque image. The feathered serpent deity “Quetzalcoatl” could probably be considered grotesque in description.

The term “grotesque” has also been associated with art, stage, TV, film and literature in depicting and describing strange, fantastic, ugly, unpleasant and hideous forms and shapes. The “Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “Frankenstein” are excellent examples of grotesque figures in literature while a typical Halloween mask and contemporary movie monsters are depictions of grotesque images in ordinary entertainment. The pictures accompanying this article were taken in Silver City, NM. Two grotesques adorn the old Elks Lodge building constructed in 1916 - now Vicky’s Restaurant on Market Street. I’m not certain of the date of their installation, but they are a remarkable and rare representation of grotesque architecture in the Southwest United States.

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Destiny Dance Academy Makes Lifetime Memories for 12 Students Performing at Disneyland By Joe Houchin

Disneyland. Wow! Just to visit would be a dream come true for most kids. But for 12 exceptional dance students from Destiny Dance Academy the Disney dream was taken to another memorable level when they were selected to represent not only Puerto Peñasco, but the country of Mexico and perform in two Disney parades along with hundreds of other young people from four countries. Perhaps even more spectacular was their selection to perform two special dance routines in the internationally famous Disneyland Talent Showcase. This year’s theme was “Dance the Magic” Summer Dance Classic at the Disneyland Resort.

The 12 young ladies selected to perform in Disneyland were: Julianna Escabosa, Nancy Meza, Irlanda Castro, Paulina Zavala, Diana Peralta, Valeria Casanova, Daney Guzman, Leslie Cuadras, Paloma Rivera, Monica Curiel, Sofía Mendivil, and Silvana Mendivil. Because they are so deserving of recognition, we’ve identified them for you in a group photo in this story. Photos were taken and contributed by academy owner, Marisa Arellano and several parents. Just how special it is being selected to perform at Disneyland (they also danced in the parade at Disney’s California Adventure next door to Disneyland), is hard to comprehend until you realize the steps necessary just to be considered for participation. Depending on which phase, video auditions are submitted with original choreography, then for the parade alone specific choreographic interpretations are required and then submitted for further consideration in another video. For the Disneyland Talent Showcase, this local group of 12 young artists was chosen from hundreds of competing auditions worldwide and became the first dance team ever to represent Mexico in this prestigious event.

Disneyland’s appreciation of the original choreography by Destiny Dance Academy owner, instructor and award winning choreographer, Marisa Arellano Velázquez was a milestone in the objectives of Marisa who has taken the school to international acclaim since purchasing it in September of 2012. This is indeed the kind of accomplishments from which great academy credentials are made. They are the qualifications discerning parents seek to give their children the edge in talent and performance development and exposure. It’ s hard to find a better showcase than a Disney venue because of their experienced attention to detail, showmanship, teamwork and creative interpretation, which they attribute to the instructor as much as to the individual talent of the young artists. The dream for these young performers began promptly at 1:00 PM on Friday July 12 when they reported to the colossal and highly restricted (no cameras, no family or friends) Disney Back Stage area which was plenty large enough for 500 parade performers to warm up, stretch (mirrors and stretch bars included), change into their costumes and practice in groups of 100 to 150; all of which they completed before the parade started at 6:00 PM sharp, with enough time to walk completely around the outside of the park to the staging area. The “Dance the Magic” parade at Disneyland is a musical reverie involving all the Disney characters and 500 girls in vibrantly colored costumes, performing intricately fast-paced dance movements continuously for 10 solid minutes from one end of the park to the other ending back at the famous “Back Stage” area.

On Saturday, after the challenging 20 minute “Disney Pixar Parade” that tested the stamina of every single girl, all the dancers were invited to an ultraprivate VIP reception at the famous California vip party Adventure “Stage 17”. All wearing their red Destiny Dance Academy T-shirts, the kids were treated to an authentic “red carpet” welcome complete with the velvet ropes and gold posts, photographers and paparazzi to greet them in true celebrity style. The place was studded with ice cream stands and every topping imaginable. None other than Mickey Mouse himself appeared on stage to hand out Disney certificates to the Directors of each studio in the parade.

In case dancing for ten minutes seems strenuous, that was just a warm up for the Saturday parade through the winding Main Street of California Adventure Park that takes a grueling 20 minutes of the same fast-paced, non-stop dancing. Still in the midst of an adrenaline rush from being a part of one of the most famous parades on our planet, each girl was issued a hot pink “Disney Performing Arts T-shirt, a “Dance the Magic” pin (sure to become an heirloom for generations to come) and their cherished VIP lanyards. Then they were off with their families and friends—in all a combined group of about 60—to enjoy the iconic park of every childhood fantasy. Only these kids were part of making that fantasy!

After the presentation of certificates, they turned the entire Stage 17 into a DJ Dance Party and every group got a photo with Mickey. After the party, the kids rejoined their families with VIP entrance and special seating for the world renowned light and water show. The group reported Sunday morning at 9:00 AM to Stage 17 for their final and grand performances in the Disney Talent Showcase event titled “Dance the Magic Summer Dance Classic.” Of the 13 dances, two

were performed by the Destiny Dance Academy Team: a Can-Can interpretation and a modern interpretation of “My Favorite Things”, both choreographed by Marisa Arellano Velázquez. Afterward, each deserving dancer received a commemorative “Dance the Magic” T-shirt. One important take-away from this phenomenal experience, beyond the lifetime memories for each of these talented young ladies, is the invaluable learning experience they gained, from the value of practice, to the importance of performing through the pain; a learning experience that can only be gained through an event as grandiose as this one. As surreal as this weekend was, some of the dancers required ice packs to continue their part; all were exhausted by the Sunday morning performances, yet all danced flawlessly, their pain and exhaustion hidden from an unwitting audience behind smiles and graceful movements practiced until they were natural; like seasoned professionals are taught in a professional learning environment that “the show must go on.” We are lucky to have a studio and a caring, dedicated professional in our little slice of paradise by the sea with the vision and focus of Marisa to make sure events like these are made available to her students who follow the famous Walt Disney quote and “Dare to Dream” so they have every opportunity to develop their talent in dance.

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Mike Bibb

Nancy Phelan

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.

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

Gretchen Ellinger

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,

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.

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

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

Joe Houchin Joe Houchin writes the blog for www.sonoranresorts.mx, using his 30 years of travel writing and international tourism destination promotion experience. His travel articles have been published in 18 countries. He has designed and operated international tours throughout southern Europe as well as the southwest U.S. and has written the brochure and ad copy for all of them. Joe was educated and lived in Mexico and Spain, graduating from the University of Barcelona in Modern Languages and Hispanic Studies. He planned to retire on the coast of southern Spain until he discovered Puerto Peñasco in 2000. He has lived in his “little slice of paradise by the sea” since 2009.

Eddie Wharez

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

Lannette Phipps

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

Anita Kaltenbaugh

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

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.

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

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

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2 FISH Ministry 2 FISH Ministry has been able to help thousands of people during the past 4 years; this is the story of one of those people; Jesus and his family. Jesus came to 2 FISH for the first time 2 years ago when he was only 11 years old. We noticed him right away because of his outgoing personality. We admired him because, in spite of his young age, he appeared to be very responsible. He has continued to come to the feed site, always carrying a backpack filled with containers which we fill with food so that he can take it home for himself and his siblings. He always arrived at the feeding site on foot after a long walk, but thankfully, a good Samaritan noticed his efforts and gave him a bicycle. Now he rides his bicycle from home to our kitchen and to school, a distance of 1.5 kms.

We trust God that one day Jesus and his family will no longer need our help as we are praying that his father will soon return home to help support the family and that Jesus will be able to complete his education.

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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How Manuel Belén Pérez Brings the Art of Ancient Aztec Palm Woven Baskets to Current Day Puerto Peñasco

By Joe Houchin

the native language, also called Nahuatl. It is the most spoken besides Spanish of the 68 indigenous national languages in this ever-wondrous country of color and lore.

Early one morning, little Manuel Belén Pérez followed his grandfather, taking three steps to his grandfather’s one, as they climbed the steep rocky path into the palm woods high above his Nahuatl pueblo. Manuel loved and trusted his grandfather as the patriarch of the Belén Pérez Nahuatl family of basket weavers. Those daily climbs, as grueling as they were, would always be an adventure to Manuel and a pleasing memory to him even now because it represents the beginning of a life long journey learning the ancient art of basket weaving.

The Pérez family follows a tradition of basket weaving that dates back to the Spanish conquest in the 1500’s when indigenous Aztec tribal populations (actually called ‘families’ rather than tribes) scattered to the mountainsides in fear of Spanish leader, Hernan Cortés and reestablished their way of life in the isolation and protection of the rugged mountainous regions in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Over a million Nahuatl descendants of the Aztec culture still speak

Most of the other indigenous languages, which cover the gamut of ancient Indian cultures, some spoken by only hundreds of natives, some with less than 30 speakers, but nonetheless, regarded and respected as an official national language enjoying the same rights as Spanish, obviously the most spoken language in Mexico.

Little Manuel was following in the footsteps of the male inhabitants of Tlamacazapa (pronounced: Tlah-mahkah-zah-pah) and was learning how to cut and harvest the highest quality palm fronds that make some of the strongest, prettiest and most detailed baskets in the world. Manuel learned how to cut the leaves just right so that they would grow back and be ready to cut again and again—but only, his grandfather taught him, if they were cut the right way each time. When grandfather had cut enough palms to fill his carrying pouch to the limit of both volume and weight, he cut a few more and bound them into a miniature pouch and strapped it across

Manuel’s forehead so he could learn how to maintain his balance while negotiating the steep rocky trails back down to the pueblo. The pueblo women take the palms from there and proceed through the process of drying, which involves different times for different palms. The green leaves must dry for three to five days and the leaves that are going be dyed must be boiled in water and cooked for ten minutes then laid out to dry for two days. To give the Nahuatl baskets their unique bright colors, those leaves are then boiled in herbal dyes of many different colors. Only after this meticulous process is followed precisely are the palms ready for weaving. The time it takes to weave a basket is dependent on the size. A small basket can take a full day to complete, and a close look at the perfection of the weaving and strength of the basket explains why. Just think of how long it must take to weave a basket three feet tall and 2 feet wide with beautiful colors woven into it from bottom to top, and then flowers or other native designs laced upon it with bright threads and precision art. Manuel grew up in an ancient civilization that exists today. Tlamacazapa (bet you can’t say that three times), a mountainside pueblo with no running water, little electricity, wood stoves, diets of tortillas (corn), salt, and sometimes cheese and salsa. The town’s only economic income is from basket weaving, so you know they understand how important beauty, quality, and functionality are to their survival. As a curious kid growing up, Manuel learned all the phases of basket weaving from his mother and sister. He learned the art of threading designs onto the baskets from his father. By the time he was ready to go out into the modern world from the pueblo to sell his family’s baskets, Manuel was an expert in the whole art of basket weaving which would contribute to his success in sales. He took off for Querétaro eventually living in Zihuatanejo for a few years and sending money home to the pueblo from his basket sales. His mother was happy to make more baskets for her son. When Manuel’s brother, along with his father, discovered Puerto Peñasco he beckoned his sibling to join them. Manuel did just that in 1995 and began selling his mother’s baskets along the beach. Good things continued for Manuel after relocating to Puerto Peñasco. He met

his wife, Claudia here and he opened his own shop on Cholla Mall. He still sells his mother’s hand woven palm baskets as they arrive from Tlamacazapa. To some his father adds his unique and colorful long thread stitching, which he applies to the baskets after they arrive in Rocky Point. Manuel’s mother still prefers to live the simplistic life of their Nahuatl ancestors with none of even the most basic of modern conveniences. She does visit the boys and their father occasionally, and after only a few days, the stressful, bustling lifestyle of Rocky Point makes her homesick to return to the peace of her pueblo.

Manuel and Claudia run their store on the Cholla Mall road called “Manuel’s Place”. You’ll miss the sign from the road so just go to the second store east of the corner of Pino Suarez and 32nd on the north side. In addition to the authentic Nahuatl palm woven baskets, Manuel offers a wide selection of detailed iron wood carvings from the most experienced carvers in Sonora. He also offers a bountiful choice of colorful woven “candy wrapper” purses and accessories (including billfolds, guys), that are currently trending among the ecologically aware on our planet. These products are woven from recycled labels from candies, sweets and soda bottles, even Coca Cola, which you will not find in the U.S. for obvious legal reasons and with the same attention to detail, creative design, strength and durability as the internationally acclaimed Nahuatl baskets in Manuel’s Place. It will be worth your trip to Manuel’s Place just to see the quality and creativity of the baskets and candy wrapper items. Both Manuel and Claudia speak a fair amount of English and are very personable and service oriented. You may even see Manuel on the beach during busy weekends. You’ll recognize him, the one with the most beautiful baskets you’ve seen…and he may even be packing a few candy wrapper purses as well. It’s a blessing that the small artisans of our little slice of paradise by the sea have survived the worst of the world economic downturn. Now that things are picking up a bit for most of us, it’s time to renew our familiarity with the art and craft that have expressed the color and culture of Mexico for centuries. You can start with Manuel and Claudia at Cholla Mall. They won’t mind!

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

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28. Greek portico 32. Like a new recruit 33. Frequently, to Keats 34. Architect Saarinen 35. Necessity 36. Orchard sight 38. Take a nap 39. Outstanding 42. Pungent 43. Supporter in wrongdoing 45. Support in charity 46. Pacino and Unser 48. Prayer endings 49. Coarse bristles 50. Buried treasure 52. Actress Kelly 55. Roughly (2 wds.) 56. Rectangular column 57. Individual thing 58. Court dividers 60. Pasture

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

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

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

BOOK & MOVIE EXCHANGE CON’T

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

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

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

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

BUNCO BABES

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

Located in the Mirador Lower floor of Los Juanes Restaurant ½ block north of Matamoros (Pink Cadillac) on Chihuahua Open daily 11AM to 7PM Kitchen open (except Sundays) 11AM to 3PM

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

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

2012 OFFICERS: Commander: Paul Raddatz (715) 557-0354 First Vice Commander: Michael Dugas General Meetings First Tuesday of every month at 6 pm (Oct-June) Contact the Post for dinner specials and special events scheduled throughout the year MagicJack (602) 539-0381 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email americanlegionmx15@yahoo.com NEW MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES WELCOME!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CET-MAR AQUARIUM

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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

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

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

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

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

CHILDREN’S HOME D.I.F. is building a children’s home on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez. When completed, the home will be equipped to accommodate 50 children ranging in ages from newborns to 11 years. Children will be taken care of until their families have complied with the rehabilitation period, treatments, or requests by SDMF. The home is located on Calle Marcelo Pino and Callejon Benito Juarez, just behind the Basic Unit Rehabilitation Center of D.I.F.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PEÑASCO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION CON’T

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

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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

South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: Jane Joyner at Playa Bonita RV Park cjanejoyner@yahoo.com or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

REHABILITATION CENTER

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

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

LIONS CLUB

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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

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

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac.org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Giuseppis Espresso on Blvd. Fremont (next to Black Dog) Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 412-3932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC) BILINGUAL SERVICES SUNDAY 10AM with Peñasco Christian Fellowship. Bilingual services also offered Wednesday at 7PM. Located ½ block E. of the Melchor Ocampo & Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez intersection. North from Las Conchas Pemex, ½ blk E. at 3rd stop sign past railroad tracks. For more info. call Stan or Becky at 383-4513. (#1-24) JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL Thursday Ministry School & Service Meeting 7pm. Sunday Public Discourse 9:30am. Located on the (baseball) stadium road, on the left, just before the big blvd. Call 382-0049 or 383-3885. (#a1a) GRUPO UNIDAD CRISTIANOS DE PEÑASCO Pastor Ernesto Portugal. Headphones available for English translation. Sunday service 10:30AM, Thursday Service 7:30PM, Children’s school same hours. Church office open Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 2PM. Located on Simon Morua. Call for info. (011-52-638) 383-2240. (#1-ch) ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM – Charity organization operated for 9 years now by Barb and Mark Olszewski, helping 9 schools and over 2,500 students. If anyone would like to help us with donations of spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, erasers, rulers, etc...it will really be appreciated. You may use the offices of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper for a drop-off-point (off Calle 13-map in paper), or get information at www. rockypointclassroom.com (#1-AAC) PUERTO PEÑASCO ‘ROCKIES’ WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL – Needs team boosters and sponsors!! Visitors are welcome to come watch us practice each Sunday 3-6PM at the Municipal Gymnasium on the main Blvd. at the north end of town. WE NEED DONATIONS to purchase sport wheelchairs for basketball. We ALSO NEED basketballs and uniforms!! Call Mark (602) 324-9529 or in Rocky Point (011-52-638) 383-4963. Email markbarb@prodigy.net.mx (#1-WC) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – is now a drop off site for Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Giuseppis Espresso is located on Blvd. Fremont between Cruz Roja (Red Cross) and the STOP sign at Sinaloa, next to Black Dog Casino (01152-638) 383-5181. (#1-AAC)

BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 3247241. (#1-dg) SEARCHING FOR A GURU – or Spiritual Guide.CALL DR. VAZQUEZ (011-52-638) 383-3014. (#1-V) The Rocky Point American Legion Post needs your help. They need 15 tables and 55 chairs for their Post, since the ones they were using, were on loan and must be returned. Also someone has stolen their money out of the safe at the Post. They need this money, and they need the tables and chairs to enable them to carry on business, and also feed the 30 families that the Post takes care of with food each and every week. If you can help, in any way, please email Rob Baylor at irretired04@gmail.com or stop by the Post in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club and up the street from the Pink Cadillac. (#1-AL) ART GALLERIES GALERIA DEL MAR BERMEJO – The finest in Authentic Mexican Art. Largest selection of Mata Ortiz Pottery & JewelryCertified Huichol Yarn Paintings by Artist, Juan Silva-Certified Bronze Sculpture by Felipe Chavez Hernandez-Certified unique jewelry of sterling silver and semiprecious stones featuring sponge and coral. Virgin Saints and Angels-Daniel EspinosaCharles Alpert-Mara La Madrid. Books, * Books, * Books (children’s bilingual, decorator, culinary and more). Located behind the church in Old Port. Open 7 days from 10AM to 5PM. MasterCard and Visa accepted. From the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-3488 (phone and fax), or email: GaleriadelMarBermejo@yahoo. com. (#9-1) VILLA DEL ARTE OWNER, VICTOR ALEMAN is a world renowned spray paint artist here in Rocky Point. His Village of Artesanias is located on Hwy. 8, just north of Rocky Point (before you go over the last hill). He is building the village out of adobe and sells a huge variety of statues, pots, fountains, tables, benches and much more. Open 7 days a week 9AM - 5PM. Phone Victor locally at (044-638) 1057839, or from the U.S. at (011-521-638) 105-7839. (#9-4) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13)

PBC – Peñasco Beauty Center – Only American Salon in Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 106-3611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 383-4111, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1837. Visit our website at www.mexicobonitorealty.com or email us at mebore@mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@mexicobonitorealty.com. (#30-1) WHILE YOU’RE AWAY I’LL PAY YOUR electric, water, phone, bills, etc. Since 1993 I’ve been working with Immigration services. English/Spanish spoken. References available. Call Silvia Villa at Premium Services, locally at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187, or email me at sivife@hotmail.com. (#30-2) CATERING LA COCINA de RAMON – Ave. Francisco González Bocanegra (638) 388-5362 (#50-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 3831011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#56-10) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Inside or Outside seating. On Blvd. next to Black Dog Casino. Open for Breakfast @ 7AM. Espresso, latte, mocha, cappuccino... it’s all here. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcomed. (011-52-638) 383-5181 (#56-6) GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO – Open weekends in the Activity Center at the Sonoran Spa Resort, on Sandy Beach. (#56-7) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 383-3434. (#64-3)

FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – FM3 / FM2, Visas, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Plaza del Sol, Local No. 8 (north side of Blvd. Fremont). Call local at 383-8891, from the U.S. dial (520) 829-4340 or email Bianeysvisa@aol.com or Dynorasvisa@ aol.com. English spoken. (#79-9) FM2/FM3/RFC/HACIENDA/IMSS – If you don’t speak Spanish, or just want someone to help guide you through the process, call Silvia Villa at Premium Services at 383-5758, or from the U.S. dial (602) 476-1187 or sivife@hotmail. com. Translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English also available – any document you need translated. Call Silvia whenever you need help with anything from bill paying to ordering flowers! (#79-1) FOR SALE AUTHENTIC GERMAN SAUSAGES – Walter’s Brats Sausages for sale everyday, come and taste it fresh from the BBQ Every Fri & Sat. 3PM - 7PM. Corner of Blvd Fremont & Nuevo Leon. (044-638) 110-4970. (#86-17). FOR SALE IN ROCKY POINT – Need a car to drive while you’re staying in Rocky Point? 1998 Cadillac Deville. Good condition A/C. $3000usd. Call Cheryll at (480) 463-6090 Magic Jack or (044-638) 384-3850 Mexican cell. FURNITURE DEALERS & DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/ San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups.Email geoff@bordermovers.com or phone (480) 2323518. (#90-9) MUEBLES IMPERIALES – Comonfort and Juan de la Barrera#33. (638) 383-6480. (#9010) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR RENT LONG TERM & NIGHTLY RENTALS, Las Conchas, Mirador, In Town, Sandy Beach Homes and Condos. Starting at $150.00 USD per month. Twin Dolphins (011-52-638) 3833919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#10042) LONG TERM RENTALS IN LAS CONCHAS – 3 & 4 BEDROOMS, CALL LORI (011-52-638) 382-0139. www.lasmareasmanagement.com. CHOLLA BAY – $525 mo. Bay views, 3bd, 2ba. Security shutters, 2 car garage. Washer/ Dryer, furnished. Tucson (520) 577-4834 Ken. Mex (044-638) 113-7326 Miguel. HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE PRINCESA E506 – 3 BED, 2 BATH. Beachfront View. Fully furnished. Bank Trust, LLC in place. Great rental. Call Paul, Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail.com. (#102-4)

AJO HOUSE – 3bd, 2ba. Backyard faces County Park, mountain views. Has a/c full house backup generator. Bottom of “U” street, nice neighborhood in Ajo, AZ. (520) 387-5474. (#102-m) PRINCESA A309 – New listing. 2bd, 2ba, 3rd floor. Large patio. Located in beach front building, remodeled. Call Paul, Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687 or email pablorealty@hotmail. com. INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY –REAL estate - Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELTY - Custom design, repairs, diamonds and gemstones. Special orders are our specialty. Open 11AM – 9PM Monday through Saturdays. Shop located on the north side of No Reeleccion (Calle 26), just east of RR tracks. Lamek_fu@ hotmail.com. Call Max (011-52-638) 3885512 and 383-2698. (#110-2)

RV PARKS & SPACES DON’T GET CUT OFF! BILL PAYING SERVICE – On the beach in Rocky Point Call (638) 383-2596. (#152-2) SERVICES PLAYA BONITA RV PARK with 42 years experience for Rocky Point & Cholla Bay Residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty on Cholla Rd one block from the Highway or call (011-52-638) 383-5737 or 383-4111. In the U.S. call (602) 476-1837. Visit website at www.mexicobonitorealty. com or email us at mebore@ mexicobonitorealty.com or patricia@ mexicobonitorealty.com. (#157-4) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 110-4728 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-7)

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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. (#15721)

BEACHFRONT LOT – 23 Miles East of Rocky Point, 65 x 98 ft. Call Pablo Realty. Licensed Sonora Real Estate Agent. (602) 288-8687. Pablorealty@hotmail.com (#115-25)

AGUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (011-52-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3)

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SATELLITE TV – Service and installations (044-638) 103-5317 Mex cell. or (602) 635-2246 Az cell.

U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@gmail.com. (#120-6) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) REALTY EXECUTIVES – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) PABLO REALTY – located in Rocky Point. Call 383-8657. Sonoran Licensed Agent. Selling in Rocky Point for 14 years. (#140-3)

EL PELON PORTABLE CAR WASH – wax, oil change, rim polish. Call for estimates. Español (044-638) 114-2036. English (044-638) 110-4493. Call for appointment. 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) 4432368. www.headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3) LLOYDS ROCKY POINT SHUTTLE AND TOURS – door to door service, pickup and delivery, free lunch on route to RP, group discounts. info@lloydsrockypointshuttle. com (623) 551-568-9001. 1-866-5689001. www.lloydsrockypointshuttle.com www.lloydsgrandtours.com. (#158-4)

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Some time ago RP Times had an article about El Bagre, or Caguante. It’s a tiny seafood place on Constitución, about a block south of “The Big Blue Building,” home of Manny’s Tequila Factory. They open at 7AM and close when they’re out of mariscos (seafood). I took a chance today at 1:30 and got a big order to go. This consists of a big bowl of heaped seafood with lots of shrimp mixed in, and is covered with a delicious broth. This delectable combination costs 100 pesos. On the side are shredded cabbage, onion, pico de gallo, and a couple of liquids that add a lot of heat. The broth is not hot, but it can be made so. My lips are burning as I write. I was waited on by a nice young woman, still in her school uniform, and she informed me that tomorrow, Saturday, they’ll have everything; ceviche, fried fish, clams prepared in a delicious way she couldn’t quite describe, and other stuff. I just wanted to let you seafood aficionados know. Sue Swafford My mouth is watering. This is so close to our offices, that we could walk over! Hello Sandy, Requesting a subscription to RPT for Juan and Kathy Aldava. They are always celebrating birthdays with the whole family but when it comes to their birthday, for some reason we never celebrate their special day, so the RPTimes is their present for being so caring. Send RPT to: Juan and Kathy Aldava to Surprise, AZ. Thanks Pete Golach LOVE Rocky Point! I used to get the online newspaper, really enjoyed it, but I guess that’s no longer in operation. We usually stay at Rick Trimmer’s place in Playa Encanto when we come down there, but it’s been a while since we’ve been there. Hopefully this fall when the weather cools down a bit. I live in northern Arizona, Seligman, on Route 66 about 75 miles west of Flagstaff. Love seeing the great photos of RP! Catherine Evans We’ve been to Seligman, many times. Beautiful country! The Rocky Point Times can be read online @ http://issuu.com/rockypoint OR you may subscribe by going to our website, and printing the form www.rptimes.com Super high tide. Yesterday I drove out to the first Oyster Farm (at around high tide.... 2:15) & had to turn back about half mile before I got there ‘cause the road was under water quickly glowing up the road. Marco Valadez SUPER MOON, SUPER TIDES! This is really cool. It certainly is one of the most unique places on the planet. I’ve crossed the Altar desert from north to south on foot, and walked over the top of the Pinacates and down to Cholla Bay. Everyone traveling to Puerto Peñasco should stop and check it out. Here’s a little write up: travelinas.com/mexicobeach-break-the-sierra-pinacates-and-grandesierto-de-altar. Travelinas.com Lannette, our daughter, has been to the top and signed the book. She brought back beautiful photos, which we published...years ago.

I will be traveling to Rocky Point July 7th and was curious how safe it is on the streets there. Has the crime settled down some? I always get nervous driving through town, or in the evenings. Any tips and reassurance that it’s safe? Thanks! Sandra McCleary- Tremonti When was the last time you were here in Rocky Point, Sandra? We have been here since 1990, and drive the streets every day. Our daughter, Lannette, followed a few years after us, and we all still live here. We would not be here if we felt unsafe or nervous. The people are wonderful, and friendly. The police and military are here for our safeguarding. We love Rocky Point! I wanna win the trip to Rocky Point that allows me to pick up your paper every day, and read it on the patio. Chris Huylebroeck As a technology recruiter and being on the computer all day. It’s nice to sit on the patio and read the RP Times Newspaper. It’s Rocky Points version of the

New Times. Todd Laduron WOW! How nice of you to say! I just wish we as ‘fat’ as the New Times! LOL

Hi, I wonder if you have any new information on dogs crossing from AZ into Sonoyta? We were stopped this week and asked for photo of our dog, in addition to the usual papers. They took the dog’s papers and my drivers license away and left us at the inspection crossing station for about a half hour, then came back and said we could not enter again with our dog unless we have a picture in addition to the papers. I’ve searched on line, and cannot find this requirement. Any info you have would be appreciated. Mike Baskin, Las Conchas Mike Baskin Just called the officials @ the border, and they are saying just a health certificate and the shot record/card that is up to date. They are saying they take dogs photo. So, like I say...Who Knows?? Crazyness on both sides of the border. Maybe the SUPER MOON? Do you speak Spanish? I went through yesterday and had to plea to keep my meat products, the agent wanted to take all meat products, chicken, pork or otherwise, he said rules changed 2 months ago. NO MEAT! News to me so be warned. I was able to talk my way through it and keep my stuff but I am sure if I were caught again I wouldn’t be so lucky. Brent Miller NO MEAT, FRESH VEGGIES, OR FRUIT. DON’T BRING DOG FOOD ACROSS THE BORDER, EITHER. I know, it’s a pain in the rear, but it’s the law...and it just depends WHO you get @ the border (SAME on the USA side).

Locals appreciate foreigners trying to speak Spanish. Doesn’t need to be grammatically correct...just try. But whether we speak it or not, we are always welcome in Puerto Peñasco! Marilyn Loos Yes, I’ve gotten many compliments on the information I posted on our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page: FREE LESSONS in Spanish, French, German, Portugese, Italian and English at www.duolingo.com I remember swimming out past the breakers one moonless night at Playa Bonita... when I got back to shore I was half way down Sandy Beach. I floated on my back looking at the stars for a while and then started swimming back to shore. It was a long walk back to my clothes. Brad Bennett Been there, done that! Playa Mirador is the best side! Love Pink Cadillac and Manny’s! They are the best. And best guac at PC! And Reggie’s too, best burritos! Lauran Herbert Beebe Manny’s for a cold cerveza, and fish dinner @ Pink Cadillac. I love Playa Mirador--it just got neglected a bit when the highrise craze hit, AND I miss all those trailer parks on the beach too! That went the wayside for nothing! Debbie Christofferson Yes, Debbie, that’s right. Playa Miramar, Señorial, Playa Elegante could still be here. Already have ‘Liked’ your Facebook Page, Sandy! Met you and Tom many years back, at the Black Dog. Hope to see you again sometime when we’re down there! Hope all is well with you both! Wendi Watts Lots of GOOD TIMES @ the DOG! OMG! Sure do love the Mirador beach!! Manny’s isn’t always open anymore...but when it is...I am there...shrimp cocktail...Dos Equis...Sunset. Capone’s is awesome...what a fun place...so full of life and laughter. Pink Cadillac definitely one of my “haunts”. Patryka Chaves Yes, we lived over there for 5 years, before we built the ‘Ranchito’. Five really fun years!! Oh, my...the parties! The folks at SeaSide Reservations are letting me rent the Casa Diego for a week, and I can have my pug Hurley with me. Diana Lunn-Bird SeaSide Reservations=Nice People! Keep on Trukin Sandy and Tom! Liz Patze Tryin’...thanks!

The Immigration office relocated several years and your map in your monthly edition does not show the new location. The immigration office is off of Fremont next to Bancomer. Also I have gone to Regis since it reopened. I buy apple fritters, they are good and greasy, and they have raised their price. I now go to the candy bakery, I believe that is there name, now for my fix on apple fritters. They are better and less grease and cost less. Bob Oh, my. I guess we should check our map when major changes are made. Thank you for telling us! AND, about Reggie’s 8/12, I will have to check with Tom about the apple fritters. LOL You’re welcome! And thank YOU for taking the time to have a Facebook Page for the RPTimes! You make me feel closer to home when I’m very far away from it!

Laura Warren Thank You! for being a reader and a friend of the Rocky Point Times Newspaper!

Hi Sandy, and all. We are planning to head down to Peñasco again tomorrow, but we are closing on our house, so won’t be able to leave until at least 2 pm. We will be bringing a trailer full of household goods, and plan to make a voluntary declaration. However, I am wondering what time the bank closes at the border and/or what is the mechanism for paying duty if the bank is closed by the time we arrive? Please let us know what you know, thanks. Elli Aduana is open till the border closes @ midnight, they say. We just called them. Careful driving! We had a bag of oranges a few weeks ago and they let us bring them but said next time we can’t. Lol, gotta love the inconsistency of the Mexico border! Erin Shugg-Fugiel It has always been the ‘law’, no beef, or fresh fruit or fresh veggies cross the border...but not always enforced. Same thing on the US side, you don’t get the same officer or the same questions. Yes I have to admit, last weekend in Rocky Point was 15 degrees less in temperature than Phoenix, and with the breeze on the beach, it was even better. You could did-and we did--sit for hours on the deck drinking coffee--and then switching it up. It was perfect @ Laguna Shores. On the beach. At the beachfront pool. Under the palapa. Debbie Christofferson Below is my contact information for my winning subscription. Thank you!!!! Deborah Prokop Scottsdale, AZ Thanks for playing our Rocky Point Times Newspaper Facebook Page game!

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com We’re not set up to help the cats but PET Effect S.O.S or Living Stones Ministry might be able to help with trap, neuter, release assistance for feral cats. Barb’s Dog Rescue We have the information for Pet Effect, but do not yet have info for Living Stones. Last year about this time the “Detour” through Sonoyta was flooded and we had to go all the way around past El Golfo. But the bridge was open coming back north. Tracy Paul Gruber Ah, yes. I had to make that trip, also last year. Yes, both crossings are open. The new bridge in Sonoyta is great. Please send me the Rocky Point Times newspaper starting with July. Thank you. Antonio Schiavone Please sign us up for a year’s subscription to Rocky Point Times. New owners in the Spa! Happy to be part of the community! Richard & Migs Huleatt There have been a lot of travel agent people from Vegas here seeing what kind of packages they can put together. David Feltman That would be great to have tour flights AND tour buses!! We just got back home from a fun filled week in Rocky Point. However, we were disappointed to find that the Friendly Dolphin was closed. Any idea what is up with that? John Schroeder Hello, we think that Gaston has finally retired. We are sorry to see it closed, for a few months now. All of the new rules and regs will start people to thinking its more hassle to go to Rocky Point than to just stay in the USA. They already have a reduction in visitors and now they’re eliminating some of those still going down too! They’re none too smart! You don’t want my $$$ fine I’ll spend it in USA! That’s the thought process! The harder you make it to come down and enjoy...The less I come. Lisa Seaman I know! Sometimes it seems that way...but you must realize we have the same rules heading north into the USA. We have to keep in mind that we are passing from one country to another, which is hard sometimes to fathom since Rocky Point beaches are so close to home. Hi Sandy, I was just checking to make sure we will receive some copies of this months Rocky Point Times for our little lady’s cover! If I owe you anything for postage please let me know! Thanks a bunch. Kelly Bender Si, si. You will get your copies with our Bulk Mail subscribers. Everyone LOVES the cover photo! They stop us a lot and see our dogs and ask for their papers. Last weekend was the first time we got asked for pics so we have to remember to bring them next time. But they have never taken our food, thankfully as it’s prescription. Not sure if we could buy it nor do I want to waste a second of valuable beach time to go shopping. We just go out to eat or have burritos and taquitos on the beach. Much better that way! Lauran Herbert Beebe Yes, dog food and cat food checked @ the border. Always changing, depending on the official you get.And, THEY take the photos.

Would love to get a copy here in Phoenix. Carolyn Groll Carolyn, our subscribers, all over the country, get there copy each month delivered to their door. Want to subscribe? Go to our Website www.rptimes.com or call our office VOIP (480) 463-6255 or Email us at rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com No problem. I live right here in Las Conchas, read the times as soon as it comes out. Love that paper. Fae Steagall Baldwin Thank you! We enjoy getting it out there each month for you. Thank you for all the great news! Mike Baskin de nada, Mike...that’s what we’re here for. RPTN; Please add me to your mailing list and send me a current edition of your great publication. I love your newspaper and when I venture down to AZ next year, your newspaper will prove to be a valuable asset. Thank you for your time and service. Sincerest Regards, Marcus Haga Hi Alicia: here is the second column then...really like what you all did with the first one...it showed very well and oh by the way you all are major editors... the quality of the work you feature and the accuracy is equal to any daily anywhere...Thanks again, Marcia Tuesday on the American side they made me get out of my car open the trunk and hood. I go to the post office in Lukeville once a week. 90% of the time I breeze on through. It appears when there are new recruits they haven’t fallen into any kind of routine yet. I question whether they can legally stop and search you before you leave the country. Ed Chilleen Ed, Yup...they can. Do you know, or anybody knows if Mexican border patrol ask for any paperwork taking a quad to Rocky Point? Us border patrol doesn’t ask, but I don’t know if Mexicans are asking? Thanks. Charlie Bejarano Charlie, you will be asked for title and registration at the Mexican border. Crossing the border into Mexico. They asked me once for our papers, and I thought he meant truck registration so I handed him the Tahoe registration and he looked at it and then looked at the dog... We cracked up. Terry Creech They asked Trudy that the last time she came down. I had not heard that before...wondering what they are looking for? Leland Merrill It was the first time I was ever asked for my PASSPORT WHEN ENTERING MEXICO. Hi Sandy, Hey, I’m up in Tucson visiting my brother, and I need some quick information if you have it. He wants to bring an old dirt bike, and an old 3 wheeler down to my house and leave them there in Peñasco. He is getting them legally titled in his name, but

they are dirt bikes so will not be registered like regular “on-road” vehicles. Is this sufficient to get them across the border nowadays?? If not, how are people bringing their dirt toys/ vehicles down there now? If you could possibly answer by tomorrow, (Monday) afternoon it would be great. Sorry for the rush, but it’s a last minute deal. Thanks and take care, Robert Hola! You need title and registration on all vehicles crossing the border IF YOU GET THE RED LIGHT, and you could get the green light... then be asked to show your papers. Ok Sandy, thanks a bunch. I think we are going to try to cross with title, plate, and Arizona OHV sticker for the two motorcycles, (dirt bikes). I don’t know how everyone else is getting their off road toys down there that are not street legal. In Arizona now, off road vehicles that aren’t street legal have to have that “OHV” sticker that is like an off-road vehicle registration. Hopefully that will suffice. I’ll let you know what happens so that you can update your file info if you want. A few months ago, we tried to cross with a Bronco that had a license plate, title, and a temporary use registration and they wouldn’t let us cross. I talked to Tom about it. We had to go clear to San Luis to cross. They stopped us in San Luis at the border, but upon checking our paperwork they let us cross with no problem, and they were very polite and pleasant, much unlike the #%^@ in Lukeville/Sonoita. Thanks again and take care, Robert Yes, let us know. They asked for our registration, yesterday, for the Hummer...THEN ASKED FOR MY PASSPORT! That was a first, in 23 years! Hi, I tried to come by your office today to place an ad. The streets are so torn up that I could not get there. I there any other way to submit an ad and pay for it. I need it to go in September and October. Thanks, Lori Aker-Ramirez Hi Lori, you can get thru by driving to Calle 14 (the street north of Calle 13), then left towards Balboas Restaurant @ the Muelle, and left on Calle 12. And left on Pino Suarez to our offices. Calle 12 is being repaired but you can still get thru. Thank you. Alicia actually emailed me about getting my ad into your next edition. Lori Aker-Ramirez You’ve been sending the Times free. Hey there is no free lunch. I know that. Lui did not just get bounced off the potato truck. Molly is off to a child’s birthday party, and I sat down and read the July edition from cover to cover. You can be so proud of your paper. It sure makes me sad I’m not there to be a part of all that’s going on. What did I get turning the pages? So much respect and love you’re getting in the way of feedback and writers. Lannette has become a skilled, polished writer. That case she made for Nicolas Armendariz-be sure and call him even for brain surgery. How about the accolades she had for Nancy Phelan. What a great gal. Lannette should write that book maybe with a warning for only those over twenty. I’m promised to be her biographer. In the July paper her biography sketch told the truth---you stole that poor gal. Now I know what I didn’t know about Arizona thanks to your paper. You remember how I loved Lily’s. I noticed the name mentioned for Italian food. Different owners probably and a different time. “Lui,” you say grow up and quit living in a time that use to be. The time to come will be even better.”(don’t lie to your old friend) Love you as you well know lui Love you too, Lui...from all of us!

Thank you very much for your information. I hope all is well at the hospital. Chere Gianforte Thanks Sandra! As always your paper is the place to go to for the latest and greatest! Rhea Rustan I read in your last edition that beef is not allowed into Mexico. Been coming down there for years bringing my steaks and never knew that! Maybe that and any other rules should be added to your “Crossing the Border” section. We are starting to buy more locally in RP now to support the economy. Hope the Sam’s Club isn’t hurting the local shops too much. Six weeks and counting till our next visit! Tracy Paul Gruber I know, on and off again. Now we have a local Agri office in Sonoyta, so NO BEEF...but as you prob know, we have the best beef here in Sonora. Thank you for your offer of help with Tom going into hospital on the 13th of July. He is still there, unfortunately. Beautiful picture, we are all going to Puerto Peñasco on Sept.26 and leave Oct. 02, can’t wait, it’s only 6 hours from Cottowood, Az. Arthur Mendez Best place to be. Puerta Privada our home at the beach in Rocky Point. Beth Crane Does anyone out there know the name of the hotel that is next to MANNY’S Beach Club???? Chere Gianforte Next to Manny’s Beach Club would be the Baja Hotel & Cantina, there’s another across the street, then down a bit are the Hotel Mirador on the beach and the Hotel Granada del Mar Hello Sandra! Have so much to share with you, starting with your August RPT issue, just so inspiring, starting with an article by Rob Baylor, talking about how he spends his days in Rocky Point, makes me feel like I can just pack my bags and go! next the awesome article by Anita Kaltenbaugh, “Beach Therapy” you know what that does to some of us that live here in the states? I liked the article so much that I cut it out and I’m saving it, that’s how much I love Rocky Point, the beach, sand, the PEOPLE that live there, as she finished her article by posting a quote. “It’s hard for me to put into words why I like the beach so much. Everything about it is renewing for me, almost like therapy... Beach Therapy.” by Amy Dykens. have a great day, and keep up the good work, happiness is reading the Rocky Point Times for me. Amalia Mendoza Cueto Ahhh... Peñasco... Anda Dillon The same thing happened to me last month when I got the, “RED LIGHT”. They did not even look into the truck. The names agreed on my Passport and car registration, and I was told OK to enter Mexico. Marcie Breaux Johnson You just never know, do you? Love this newspaper!!!! Always look forward to the next edition! Marilyn Loos Haney

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