Rocky Point Times September 2014 by Rocky Point Services

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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 600 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

By Lannette Phipps After last month’s Editorial, I am sure you will be pleased to see that this one is short and sweet. I am writing from my brother’s porch in Wisconsin which looks over a pond, green fields, deer and lots and lots of frogs which pleases Mom to no end. My niece is about to take us marathon shopping so I need to get this done so the paper can go off to the printer and I can enjoy the rest of my vacation. But it is with a heavy heart that I remember at this time last year my Dad was reporting from “sick bay” and September was to be his last Editorial. Hard to believe it has already been a year. You all have been so very kind and so supportive of the Rocky Point Times and our family and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Well, here it is the next day and I need to finish up since we are off to eat more fried cheese curds, drink more wine, move my niece into her college apartment, take in a Packers game at Lambeau Field, and hit the state fair… this vacationing is exhausting! So here we go… short and sweet.

Boomerfest Days (BFD) seems to be ramping up with radio and television spots in Arizona, print ads and updates to their website at www.boomerfestdays.com. The 4-day festival, which beings on October 8th is looking to be quite the event with music, food, golf and all kinds of activities and booths as well as “glamping”. You can check their website for lodging, festival tickets, glamping and RV spots and to see what bands have been signed. So far I see Christopher Cross, Styx, Canned Heat, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, Jefferson Starship, Steve McCarty and a few others and they are continuing to sign more bands. This will be one heck of an undertaking so I do hope it all comes together as it will be great for the town. All this information is in their full page ad in this issue.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Anita K., Barb Mumaug, Cap ‘n Greg, Chef Mickey, Eddie Wharez, Gretchen Ellinger, Joe Houchin, Marcia Diane, Mark Paliscak, Rita Pizarro, Rosarie Salerno, Nancy Phelan, Sandy Spain. ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Tom O’Hare - Editor/Publisher Sandra O’Hare - Managing Editor Lannette Phipps - Graphic Artist Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts 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.

As many of you may have already read, “our” turtle eggs did not hatch. Rocky Point’s weather was apparently too hot and I read that less than half of her eggs were fertilized so it doesn’t seem as it was meant to be. Sad for mama turtle, but a brief bit of happiness for Rocky Point, thinking that we would see baby turtles heading for the Sea. Hopefully she will find her proper nesting spot next year.

Rocky Point’s first wind generator is nearing completion with the arrival of the base and blades in early August. It is being erected next to the Pemex/QuikStop at the roundabout at the Coastal Highway extension and Samuel Ocaña. The power from our first generator (of the three scheduled) will be going to a city south, maybe Guaymas (or so I hear). I imagine if this one is a success we can expect to see many more pop up. So, many of you thought I was on a bitchfest in the last Editorial – it’s okay, I can handle it – and I feel much better for having spewed. And while I think I’ve exhausted my complaining rights I do need to tell you to beware of wrong-way drivers coming out of Rodeo Drive and the Old Port. If you see

someone going the wrong way, please try to point them in the right direction. Besides Labor Day Weekend, September is a month where we merely try to survive the humidity and eagerly look forward to October events and the dissipation of the humidity. That’s not to say that things aren’t happening in September so be sure to check the events section of this edition and also our Facebook page. October, as mentioned above, Boomerfest Days Festival will be at the beginning of the month and October 24th will mark our 37th Bi-Annual El Golfo Run. For those of you who would like to join us on this 2-night, 3-day fun 4x4 event you can email our office at rockypointtimes@yahoo. com or call Alicia or Sandy (011-52-638) 3836325 or (480) 463-6255to make a reservation and get more information. You really don’t need a 4x4 anymore, as a few people opt to take the Coastal Highway there and back, though playing around on the beach makes the trip all the more fun and downright exciting sometimes. November 6th to the 9th will be the 14th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally. Wow, hard to believe the very popular and fun motorcycle rally started 14 years ago. Bikers from all over U.S., Canada and Mexico come to the 3-day event to show off their bikes, have fun, meet friends and the entire event raises money for charity. It is over the Veteran’s Day holiday weekend so if you have not yet made reservations you had better get on it! Even if you don’t own and ride, you are more than welcome to come down, spectate and enjoy the events. I do apologize for this very short and notso-terribly-interesting Editorial, but you all deserve a break after last month, and I need to go find my cheese head for the big game. Oh, a final item – Sandy has been trying to squeeze in directions to the office and report on road construction goings-on for months now so I’ll say to check our Facebook page for construction updates, call or email the office and we will be happy to let you know the latest. The offices of the Rocky Point Times are very easy to find now with the fairly-new OXXO convenience store on the corner. If you are heading towards the Sea, on Calle 13 (where the big Marlin statue is in the center island) toward Hotel Peñasco del Sol, you will make a left-hand turn right before the (second) OXXO store and we will be the first set of buildings on your right – tucked behind a wall. You can park up on the street alongside the wall or pull down into our lot under the tall palms. We wish you a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend.

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

CALLING FROM THE U.S. Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number 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 Chamber of Commerce..........................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.........................623-925-8199 Ana Seguros...........................................619-691-7747 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Arizona Realty......................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery................................520-387-6858 Aztec Sol Beauty & Spa.............................383-3656 or................................................044-638-113-0133

Babycatchers and Company.......................602-769-2615 Bacanora Grill............................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices........................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest........................................................383-5155 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 Burrito Express......................................................383-8460

Canvas...........................................................638-383-1161 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 Colins Cantina.........................................................382-8020 Contra Plagas.......................383-8787/044-638-110-1625

D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 DDS Fernandez.........................................383-8550 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 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 Dolce Vita Restaurant......................................383-7222 Don Julio Bar & Grill......................................388-0056 Duke’s Restaurant-Bar.......................044-638-104-0338 or...................................................044-638-380-6650

Ecofun Rentals.................................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez............................383-8633/602-324-9328 El Grecos Gyros................................044-638-112-9692 El Rapidin......................................................388-6775

Family of God................................................383-3480 Five Senses Spa..........................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol.......................................044-638-110-9519 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

German Osorio Design & Build Studio........520-303-6188 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 G ra c i d a , Ro b e r to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2 0 - 2 3 2 - 2 1 6 5 or......................................0 1 1 - 5 2 - 6 2 2 - 2 2 6 - 2 2 0 0 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 Healthy Kitchen.......................638 1127837/638-383 8393 Hidrogas (antes Tomza Gas).............................383-5650 Hotel Viña del Mar.............................383-0100 or...............................................................602-606-7768 U.S. Toll Free................................01-800-560-2123

I-J-K

Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free........................................888-INNSUITES JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes....................................638-115-0983 John Hibber Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

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 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Lily’s Restaurant.........................................383-1485 Living Stones Ministry....................................480-243-8452 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 Lugos Vidrieria..........................................388-8387

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Madre del Mar........................................520-407-6394 Manny’s Beach Club.........................383-3605/383-3215 Mar de Cortez Rentals........................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante........................................383-0605 María Romero.........................................(928) 683-2577 or....................................................01-800-560-2123 Mayan Palace Golf Course................................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe...................................................383-1011 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 Coloniales............................................383-6670 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 Porto Fino Rest.............................................383-1485 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..................................383-2586

Q&R

Realty Executives..................383-4699/602-334-4134 Regatta’s Sports Bar...................................638-107-2192 Regina Seafood Restaurant........044-638-119-1014 or..................................................044-638-118-3077 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar.......................................................383-5490 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 Sarina Fitness..........................................602-999-9727 Satellite Services....................................638-103-5317 Seaside Window Coverings..................................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations..............383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios........................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park.....................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.......................................520-387-7080 Si I Do! Wedding Planners................................388-8238 Siana Boat Charter..............................044-638-105-5013 Silva, Yolanda Insurance......................................383-6280 Soluciones de Energia Azul ..................................388-1114 Sonoran Resorts.........................................602-476-7511 Sun Valley Services..............................................383-8891 Sun n’ Fun............................................................383-5450 Sushi Sun Restaurant..............................................383-2772

Swann Ophthalmology......................................520-204-1347

Tapia, Miguel..........................................602-266-0225 Teriyaki Sun....................................................388-7272 Tessoro at Las Conchas.......................................388-6288 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 Towing Aqua Grande.........(638) 383-5770 / (520) 232-2149 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 o r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 0 - 2 3 2 - 3 5 1 8 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 Vidriera Lugo................................................388-8387 Viña del Mar Hotel.............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria....................................638-104-7252

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 Yummy Salads.......................................044-638-113-8822 ZaGas..............................................................383-8100

CHURCHES Phone Numbers

Assembly of God..........................................................383-3364 Adonai Comunidad Cristiana.......................................383-3865 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 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE Emergency dial...066 Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 U.S. CONSULATES (in Mexico) Nogales.............................................................01-631-313-4820 dial from the U.S......................................011-52-631-313-4820 WATER Oomapas.......................................................................383-6080 Organismo Operador....................................................383-6080 Piteco (water tank delivery).........................................383-3315

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Brother’s Pizza 383-3712 Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm 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. Figaros Pizza 383-8181

Juniors Restaurant 388-9461 La Cita Cafe 383-2270 La Duela Pizza 388-4414, Closed Wed. La Fondita 383-8384 9am-9pm 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Servicios Medicos Veterinarios 383-3344 (2 Locations) Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa) Calle 26 (near RR tracks)

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EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2014 EVERYDAY American Legion Post MX-15 open from 8am-8pm in El Mirador in the old Los Juanes Restaurant. MONDAYS 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54). 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 54). 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.). 4:30PM Peñasco Singles (PS) happy hour at Playa Bonita Hotel 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) (See Pg. 54). 11AM – Horseshoe Tournament 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) (See Pg. 54). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 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. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 54). 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) 1093766 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. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 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) (See Pg. 54). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 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) (See Pg. 54). 10AM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (English) (See Pg. 54).

3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac. Church Service at 10:00AM Bilingual Service with Peñasco Christian Fellowship located 1 blk east of Josefa Ortiz de D. on Melchor Ocampo. Experience worship with both American & Mexican Christians! Phone: (011-52-638) 383-4513.

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• One Club Open Golf Tournament at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay. th Tuesday 16 • SADR Cholla 250 • Día de la Independencia Desert Race at Cholla Bay. OCTOBER Sunday 26th Saturday 4th • Angler of the Year • OTL - Sponsored by the Phase III at C. Baja Cantina & Hotel. • 37th Bi-Annual Rocky Point Times Newspaper Wednesday 8th 3 Day/2 Night 4x4 • Boomer Fest Days at El Golfo Run, email Sandy Beach for reservations, ask for Alicia www. th Thursday 9 rockypointtimes@ • Boomer Fest Days at yahoo.com. Sandy Beach • Legends of Volleyball – OTP Beach Volleyball Friday 10th • Angler of the Year Friday 31st Phase III at Cholla Bay • Happy Halloween • Boomer Fest Days at Sandy Beach NOVEMBER • Rocky Point Challenge – Fleet 42 at Playa Sunday 2nd Bonita RV • Día de los Muertos Saturday 11th • Angler of the Year Phase III at Cholla Bay • Boomer Fest Days at Sandy Beach • Rocky Point Challenge – Fleet 42 at Playa Bonita RV Sunday 12th • Angler of the Year Phase III at Cholla Bay • Boomer Fest Days at Sandy Beach • Rocky Point Challenge – Fleet 42 at Playa Bonita RV Tuesday 15th • El Grito-11PM Celebration at and around City Hall Friday 24th • 37th Bi-Annual Rocky Point Times Newspaper 3 Day/2 Night 4x4 El Golfo Run, email for reservations, ask for Alicia www. rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com • SADR Cholla 250 Desert Race at Cholla Bay Saturday 25th • 37th Bi-Annual Rocky Point Times Newspaper 3 Day/2 Night 4x4 El Golfo Run, email for reservations, ask for Alicia www. rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com. • Dirty Beach Mud Run at Rocky Point Speedway (in front of Wrecked at Reef) on Sandy Beach. • Legends of Volleyball – OTP Beach Volleyball.

Monday 3rd • 3rd Annual Fall Fashion Fiesta. Contact mexiconaomi@gmail. com Thursday 6th • 14th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally. The largest motorcycle rally in Rocky Point. Friday 7th • 14th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally. The largest motorcycle rally in Rocky Point. Saturday 8th • 14th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally. The largest motorcycle rally in Rocky Point. Sunday 9th • 14th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally. The largest motorcycle rally in Rocky Point. Tuesday 11th • Veteran’s Day Monday 17th • Revolución Mexicana Thursday 27th • Happy Thanksgiving DECEMBER Friday 12th • Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe Wednesday 24th • Christmas Eve Thursday 25th • Christmas

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2 FISH Ministry This is Alex!! The director of the 2 FISH Ministry met Alex in a local grocery store. Alex is from Honduras. After a very difficult trip, he was finally able to earn 25 pesos per day helping a local woman sell pineapples. He could not buy enough food for one day with 25 pesos, (roughly $2.00) and was always hungry. When Margarita took him to 2 FISH he was very happy and proceeded to eat an entire package of corn tortillas. Alex now comes to 2 FISH every day and helps in any way he can. What a blessing it is to be a part of

Miradas de amor

Photo Exhibition by Eddie Wharez®

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

what God has for His people. If you would like to partner with 2 FISH, you may drop off nonperishable food items at the main kitchen located between Numeros and the city tag agency. We also welcome tax deductible monetary donations and these can be mailed to Mission Heartbeat, Box 1032, Lukeville, AZ 85341. Checks can be made payable to Mission Heartbeat, a 501 c 3 nonprofit ministry. Please note that your donation is for the 2 FISH Ministry. 100% of your donation will go to feed the hungry in Puerto Peñasco. Thanks to all who faithfully help with this outreach.

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

Last August over 200 people got together at our gallery and design center Diseños Casa y Jardín for a special night. As a photographer I have had my work on display permanently at our store and there have been some occasions I have taken part in collective exhibitions. I must tell you, I wanted to take part in a very important landscape photography contest but I needed to have a formal exhibition of my own to meet the criteria. So, along with Cine Club Primera Toma, A. C. we set the date and followed the established protocol for my first photography exhibit entitled “Miradas de Amor” (“Loving Stares”) a name giving a deserved tribute to a very special person in my life. “Miradas de Amor” was an exhibit of both printed photographs and a digital display. Most of the images belong to my dear eleven-year-old-album called “The Beauty of Rocky Point” yet I did include some images from Caborca, Álamos and Puerto Vallarta. The whole show consisted of 121 digital photographs projected on a screen, twenty-six printed pictures and three more done in canvas, out of which two were borrowed from their new owners (Pan E Vino has one and the other belongs to a private collectionist). My work has evolved through the years; it started with a silent and respectful contemplation of nature and its constant changes of what I call “its moods”. I have photographed the horizon time and again and no sunset is ever the same! The seasons throughout the year play a major role in what we see in front of our eyes! The first title for the exhibit that came to my mind was something like “Stop and smell the roses” because that is how most of the pictures were taken, it required no planning beyond always carrying a camera with me.

Everything started years ago when my mother taught us children to stop and take the time to contemplate and enjoy what was right in front of us, say a sunset, a full moon, the stars in the sky, a small insect carrying a heavy load, etc. Mother made sure we were taking in the color, the smell, the texture and the taste of nature and of life itself. So, needless to say “Loving Stares” or “Miradas de Amor” was a tribute offered to my mother for this great heritage given to me and that I now pass on to my children and grandchildren. It is being said that “You don’t take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it”. The only merit I can accept for these images is that I was at the right time and the right place to capture those great moments of magnificent artistry

Even though I do commercial photography (food, interior design and marketing) and personal & family portraits, photography of landscapes is what really gives me a true sense of accomplishment. I keep myself very respectful of what I photograph and I try to render pictures as close as possible as the way my eyes saw them, I don’t edit these images for the human eye to see what only the camera can capture, I simply show what I find beautiful, intriguing or interesting in the pictures I share.

I thank each and every one who came to our first formal exhibition and for those who didn’t have the chance to attend; we let you know “Miradas de Amor” will remain on display at Diseños Casa y Jardín on Old Cholla Rd. for the full month of September. Last but not least is the invitation to join us this month of September for the biggest sale of the year at our store; everything goes at 40% percent off of the regular price and for some items even 50% off. Excluding items on consignment. Come on over and take advantage of this great discount given to our loyal friends and customers!

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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Chef Julio’s Secret for Preparing Flavorful, Healthy Meals Even with Dietary Restrictions By Joe Houchin

Chef Julio Velázquez has proven himself a gifted culinary artist, having worked and trained under such renowned Executives as Epicurean Chef, Eddie Matney and French cuisine icon, Chef Christopher Ross in Phoenix. He also served as Sous Chef and Head Chef of the award winning Cheuvront Restaurant in Phoenix.

It was this combination of hefty culinary experience, and the sage advice of a wise doctor that pulled Julio through the traumatic diagnosis of Lupus in 2009. By all accounts, his future was to be filled with massive changes in activities, diet, indeed, even his ambitions to become a well-known creative chef. Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a disease of the immune system, which causes it to erratically attack non-infected tissues in various parts of the body that leads to tissue damage and illness. Approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. have lupus, 90% of whom are women. Even though up to 1 in 250 people may develop lupus, only 10% are men.

Symptoms are many and varied since the disease can cause the immune system to attack any part of the body at any given time. When the attack is on organs, significant damage can result. When it attacks joints, the damage can result in swelling and severe pain, up to and including rheumatoid arthritis. When it attacks the skin, rashes, hair loss and other damage can occur. Other organs, such as kidney, gall bladder, blood cells and eye sight, just to name a few, can be affected. Upon his diagnosis of lupus, Chef Julio started following a restricted diet, which was made even more complicated as he endured an entire year of chemotherapy. While there was no known dietary treatment to cure, prevent or even relieve lupus symptoms, as a chef, Julio knew that proper nutrition and diet would help his body battle chronic illness. As is his nature, he began studying the dietary influences that affected the symptoms and progress of lupus, both positively and negatively.

However, it wasn’t until 2011, when his disease attacked his gall bladder requiring major surgery and a strict postop diet, that he was surprised by the lack of healthy diet options in Puerto Peñasco. Hence, the birth of Julio’s Healthy Meals. Within a few days after his surgery, even while doctor’s orders insisted on extended bed rest, Julio was up creating and preparing meals according to the no fat diet restrictions recommended. He continued to expand the depth and breadth of his research to vegetarian life styles and eating habits, veganism, low carb and low fat diets, including what effects each ingredient of those diets had on the body and its organs.

Out of this specific research, which has also included online classes through the U of A Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, his three years prior studies in healthy preparation of foods, his 10 years in food preparation, and most importantly, his research and understanding of autoimmune diseases, Julio has built his menu of healthy meals to share with others who require diets low in carbohydrates, fats and include foods that minimize chronic

inflammation and improve health. What is most impressive about Julio’s healthy recipes is that he has tested them all—on himself! That was his commitment at the beginning of this project, and a commitment he holds dear to this day. During the development of his project, Julio has had the chance to test his theories on several lupus-induced maladies, such as skin rashes, and swollen and painful joints. Using his extensive knowledge base, Julio has developed specific diets that have greatly improved and reduced these symptoms. Last year he was diagnosed as anemic. Unwilling to settle for accepting that condition, Julio diligently worked on dietary formulas and modifications that have completely alleviated his anemia!

Well, now that you know the “back story” on Julio’s Healthy Meals, it’s time to reveal the true treasure of his dedication to this project. “How’s that?” you ask. The surprise, you see, is that right now your mind— at least your subconscious mind—is cluttered with all the judgmental words from above, such as dietary, nutrition,

restricted, low-fat, no-fat, low-carb, post-op and the others that conjure up stereotypical, less than appetizing dining experiences associated with them. Maybe one of the strongest images comes from “post-op” diet (read: drab, clay-like simulations of tasteless food as served in your hospital bed). Also scary is the dejection that comes with the dark feeling that you will have to decide between health vs. tasty breakfast muffins, rich desserts, sautéed meats and vegetables, etc. because you will NEVER, EVER be able to consume the stuff that makes them so tasty, flavorful and delicious. “Drats!” you say with sloped shoulders and eyes to the floor. As intimated earlier, thanks to Chef Julio, you can look up and look forward because your reluctant dance down dejection lane is about to broach the threshold of epicurean ecstasy, no matter what restrictions those defenders of the Hippocratic oath have levied upon you. Thanks to those years of diligence by Chef Julio, he is proud and excited to share flavorful yet healthy meals to people who are struggling with their health and help them heal through food prepared in a way that doesn’t require sacrificing taste, consistency or health benefits. “Many people think when they are on a restricted diet (whether it’s by doctor’s orders or by choice), that they have to give up flavorful food, but that is not the case!” says the chef. “Natural herbs, spices and specialty oils can provide all of the flavor you need!” Julio’s Healthy Meals offers a huge choice of dishes, or he will prepare custom orders either in your residence or deliver the prepared items to your door. He will also cater functions up 12 people. All the gourmet meals and desserts in these photos are the chef ’s creations and, in spite of their rich presence, are healthy and nutritious. The menu shown is a sample of other dishes that are popular. If you would like to be totally mesmerized by Chef Julio’s vast knowledge of how to bring the flavor out in a healthy meal, just give him a call and order your favorite meal or let him help you arrange a menu based on your favorites. Call 24 hours ahead at 638-107-5035 or before you leave the states at 602-5391969. Julio says, “What is unique about this project is that it was born out of a necessity to heal my body rather than a venture to start a commercial business (my regular work is as a musician).” Julio’s Healthy Meals is about creating a lifestyle, not being on a diet!

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

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One early afternoon I was strolling through the Playa de Oro RV Resort after having refreshments and a conversation with Sammy the Parrot at The Pit. I stopped to admire a good-sized boat owned by Mike Welland of Glendale. He had a nice set-up with his RV and all the trimmings. MIKE: Cap’n Greg, do you know anything about boat engines? CAP’N GREG: What’s the problem? MIKE: Last time I took the boat out, I had a weak stream. CAP’N GREG: Sounds like you need an urologist instead of a boat mechanic. MIKE: No, a weak stream of water from the back of the outboard. CAP’N GREG: Probably your water pump impeller, Mike. That’s the rubber, star-shaped thing that brings water up the lower unit to the engine head to keep it cool. Last thing you need is an overheated engine out on the salt. MIKE: You got time to help me change it? CAP’N GREG: Well... MIKE: I have a 12-pack in the cooler. CAP’N GREG: Put the shifter in neutral, and we’ll have this done in no time. MIKE: You’ve changed one of these before? CAP’N GREG: Yup, it’s an easy job if you have the parts. MIKE: Parts? CAP’N GREG: The impeller and gaskets, some grease for the shaft.

MIKE: Can I get those things here? CAP’N GREG: I’ll show you. (A half hour later we were back at Playa de Oro, and soon after that the outboard had a new impeller.) MIKE: It’s good to know I can buy original equipment engine parts in Rocky Point. CAP’N GREG: Several places have a nice selection. MIKE: I was amazed the guy had his inventory on a computer. Of course, he had to shoo a chicken off his keyboard, but still... CAP’N GREG: A lot of people see a country with cobbled together plumbing and wiring and they think it is also technologically challenged. That’s not necessarily the case. MIKE: I gotta admit there are some vehicles on the streets that are engineering marvels. CAP’N GREG: Like the car we saw with no windows, one door, four spare tires and it still runs? MIKE: Ha! Speaking of running, I promised my daughter I’d run her and her sisters out to Bird Island in my boat. You want to come along? CAP’N GREG: Her step-sisters? I wouldn’t want to get in the way of little kids having fun. MIKE: No, they’re my daughter’s sorority sisters. From ASU. CAP’N GREG: Then count me in, Mike. I’ve always been a supporter of higher education.

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Beach Bum in Malecón Trending as a Favorite Eatery and All Around Party Hut By Joe Houchin

When Jon Sharp, a computer network engineer, and his wife, Mary, a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix came down for the 2013 Super Bowl, they returned with a special momento of our little slice of paradise by the sea. While most visitors are satisfied with silver, serapes or straw hats, Jon and Mary came back with the ownership papers to a fully operational restaurant and bar business! And not just any restaurant and bar, mind you. This was the iconic two-story thatched roof establishment known at the time as Mexico Beach Bum, which had spent time under the name of Wrecked at the Reef and before that it was the La Palapa. If you’re thinking Jon and Mary don’t take long to make a decision, you would be correct. The evidence is clear that this is

a very special couple–two kindred spirits, soul mates who’ve been inseparable since they first laid eyes on each other at a youth football fundraiser in May of 2011 and led to their wedding on June 2nd of last year, 2013. With their penchant for knowing what they want and making decisions to get it, no doubt their marriage would have taken place earlier had it not been for Jon’s major motorcycle crash in 2012 that nearly removed him from their dream relationship. Fortunately for them— and for us—Jon has miraculously and completely recovered from the multiple serious injuries he received in that crash. Even though they don’t have any of their own, Jon and Mary have continued their volunteer work with children both here, with the Santa Claus Club, Adopt A Classroom and others, and in Phoenix where they volunteer with such organizations as the Barrows Connection annual “Day on the Lake” program for children with brain and spinal cord injuries through St. Joseph’s Hospital. This couple loves life and knows how to give back what they get from it, always open to helping others, especially children. Located on what is arguably the best corner on the Malecón, boasting a large inside dining area upstairs with seating outside along a full veranda providing spectacular views of fiery sunsets across the captivating Sea of Cortez, and just a few meters from all the music, people and action happening on the huge Governors’ Plaza pavilion, the Beach Bum Restaurant and Bar offers its own colorful brand of fun.

The Sharps have attracted a growing number of locals as well as visitors with every innovative detail they’ve added, from menu items to music. There’s a small air conditioned bar downstairs with its own covered patio directly accessible from the Malecón sidewalk that invites you to awaken your inner beach bum with one of Beach Bum’s tropical drink treats of such enticing monikers as Beach Bum Sunset, Orange Bum Whip, Sunburn Bum or Beach Bum Gummy Bear to name a few. To learn what those concoctions are made of, you’ll just have to visit and get the ingredients first hand.

Jon and Mary worked with their chefs and others to come up with equally creative appetizers, hamburger combinations, main dishes and sauces too vast to list, but we can whet your curiosity with such names as Coconut Fried Onion Rings, and the Biker Burger that comes with their secret recipe sweet zucchini relish that is so popular they sell it by the jar! And when you try it you’ll be glad they do. There’s a Beach Bum party with live music every Friday and Saturday by the versatile Los Hijos de Mauricio who take requests for any genre, but feature lively salsa music on Fridays from 9:30 to 12:30 and the gamut of danceable rock, country and rock & roll on Saturdays 9:30 to 12:30. They’re closed on Tuesdays, and every other weekday they open at 9:00AM and close at 9:00PM. With four TV’s plus one giant 120” projection screen upstairs and two TV’s downstairs, it will be hard to miss any major sporting event (can you say “every NFL game by satellite”) at the Beach Bum. Other experiences designed to keep you smiling like a biker after a burnout include Happy Hour Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 (except Tuesday when they ’re closed). Show up then for $2.00 Mexican beers, half priced house Margaritas and $3.00 well

drinks. Listen to uninterrupted music from their own Beach Bum Radio station while you’re in the restaurant as well as online no matter where you are. Just go to www.BeachBumRadio.net and click the play arrow. You can stay up with what’s up at the Beach Bum by Liking them on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ BeachBumMX. To contact the Beach Bum Restaurant and Bar you can call (from the U.S) (480) 499-0122 or from here in Rocky Point call (638) 388-9750. You can email them at beachbummx@gmail. com. General Manager, Katrina, or Night Manager, José are always glad to help you.

After learning all the Sharps have done with the Beach Bum: their operations system, their constant attention to detail, their employee selection and training methods, we were surprised to learn that this is their first restaurant venture. We would not be surprised, however, if 20 years into the future, Jon and Mary Sharp are still living their dream, still giving back to the community through their Malecón landmark, the Beach Bum Restaurant and Bar!

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

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Woodstock in Peñasco? Boomer Fest Days is hoping to bring in a crowd next month

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

Peace, love and happiness is in the air. Popping up on billboards in Phoenix, websites on the internet and even morning shows are all things “Boomers” as in Boomer Fest Days. The ads feature Grateful Dead figures in sunglasses, driving around in a hippie van tattooed with peace signs and pulling an RV loaded with golf clubs. They are on a road trip to Rocky Point, with plenty of rainbows, moons and stars—and music, lots of music. This is Peñasco’s chance at establishing a great music festival on the magnificent Sea of Cortez. Do you remember Woodstock? Well, even if you don’t remember, you heard of it or possibly knew someone who slipped around in the mud at the “3 Days of Peace & Music festival” held at Max Yasgur’s 600-acre dairy farm in the Catskills. This year marks the 45th anniversary of Woodstock. Boomer Fest Days is slated to recreate that feeling, featuring at least five of the bands from the original Woodstock, but in a 2014 sort of way. The festival is happening next month in Rocky Point, October 9-12, where “Boomerville” will be

in full swing throughout Puerto Peñasco. Will it happen? Let’s hope so-- a large scale festival would be incredible for the community and help plant Peñasco firmly on the “destination not to be missed list.” Boomer Fest Days or BFD has had to reschedule twice but it is now set on its October dates. Three times a charm right? Well, Coachella Music Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the world, herding in 80,000 people to the middle of the desert, needed several years to make it the epic success it is today. “IT takes a village” stated Henry Altman, Producer/ Managing Member of Boomer Fest Days, and yes, it takes the support of boomers, lovers and fans of music to bring it alltogether--Imagine the coordination involved. This time featured rock ‘n roll artists, are displaying Boomer Fest Days dates on their websites and calendars, coordinating logistics and getting ready to rock our town. New to the lineup this year, which gives us all a little solace, is our very own, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Roger isn’t a boomer, but he definitely isn’t new to music festivals in Rocky Point. A pioneer of festivals in our little seaside town, he just finished Circus Mexicus featuring 10 bands in June of this year that was wildly successful. Boomer Fest Days is featuring his name as one of the 14 bands—which is sure to bring in thousands of Peacemaker’s fans that flock down when Roger holds his concerts. Sure, some of them are not boomers, as Roger attracts all ages in his following, but others are boomers who just love to rockn-roll. Other featured bands for the festival

that are from the Boomer era include Styx, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam, The Edgar Winter Band, Jefferson Starship, Christopher Cross, Canned Heat, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Country Joe McDonald, Javier Batiz and Steve McCarty. Canned Heat, Country Joe McDonald, Starship and Big Brother and the Holding company (Janis Joplin’s band) and Edgar Winter, who joined his brother, were all performers at Woodstock and will open up Friday night with a bang and rock star tribute to Woodstock. Besides fantastic music there’s a Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament, which features a round of golf at Las Palomas and “rock and roll celebrities” and “pro golfers” making their way around the course to take photos and perhaps play a hole. There’s a Food and Wine festival featuring cuisine from the Sea of Cortez and Sonora and wine from the Northern Baja Vineyards. Several charity events will be held supporting various local groups such as Families helping Families, and Puerto Peñasco Youth Symphonic Orchestra. Boomer Fest also touts a motorsports exhibit, featuring vintage cars, motorcycles, and ATVs. And in a salute to concerts of the past, Boomerville will host its very own “glamping” site. Glamping is glamorous camping,which will be offered as a state-of-the-art accommodations, two to four-person tents with cool amenities featuring a landscaped stretch of land with lighted paths, his and her bathrooms and showers and even campsite stores stocked with any necessity one might have forgotten. These are all in proximity to the show venue, located left of The Reef on Sandy Beach. This all sounds pretty exciting even if you’re not a baby boomer (born 1946 to 1964). On the AZTV Channel 7 Cable 13 “Morning Scramble Show”, Steve McCarty describes the festival as “a 5-star Woodstock.” Well, we all know Woodstock was in a farmer’s field, and it rained--not much chance of a downpour or mud in our beautiful paradise-so bring in the crowds. If they build it, hopefully they will come. Because, it sure would be groovy to be looking out at the beautiful Sea of

Cortez, basking in the glorious October weather, and hear, “Magic Carpet Ride” by Steppenwolf or “Lady” by Styx with a little Janis Joplin music. Producer/Managing Member, Henry Altman is passionate about music, he spent 20 years of his life in the music world, working with industry labels such as CBS/Columbia / Epic Records and others as a tour advance man in Japan featuring acts such as Santana and Elton John. His son, Jayson Altman, is a world class touring rock drummer. Henry speaks of the boomer generation, “Baby boomers embrace travel, food, wine and music that defined a generation and created a culture that changed the world” adding “most baby boomers have never been afraid to cross any borders.” Let’s embrace a great festival like Boomer Fest Days and put Puerto Peñasco on the map as a place to celebrate life. It only takes one year to start a tradition and gain security in fans-- who knows it could become one of the most sought after annual musical festivals of the world (especially with a backdrop like Rocky Point!). If you want more information or to buy tickets go to www.Boomerfestdays. com (In-Ticketing is a licensed, bonded ticket agency for BFD). If you already have plans to be in Rocky Point during Columbus weekend (October 10-13th) one-day passes are available. Capture a little of the Woodstock era, help be a part of starting an epic event! Support Boomer Fest Days and let the music come to Rocky Point…Remember, it takes a village... (At the time of our RPTimes deadline, one day tickets were not available. When available, prices will be posted on the Boomer Fest days Website shown in this article)

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 at Amazon.com. Photos by marcia Brockmeyer.

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Laughter & Rocky Point…

Now That’s THE Key For A Happy Life! A literary column By Marcia Diane

By Mark Paliscak

As Jose N. Harris said, “There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, and pray for the ones who don’t. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living.” What spectacular instructions for us all to follow! By walking away, we free ourselves from the negativity holding back our happiness. And, I am sure there is a reason why there is a saying laughter is the best medicine. The reason? Laughter helps create our happiness. It draws in positive people and positive energy that as a collective whole we grow from. It creates intimacy within our group and similar to your own dance style, we each have our own unique laugh. We can all hear an old friend’s laugh simply by closing our eyes (Susan Wiesenberg) or reminisce about how hard we laughed at a past life experience. Or maybe the experience was traumatic at the time, but now you can look back and laugh at the experience as just being a funny, good ole down home disaster!

Here in Rocky Point, we have friends and then we have those friends that we can count on 100% of the time that when we get together, one thing that is guaranteed… LAUGHTER is sure to follow. Maybe it is because most of us leave half of our sanity

at the border, or because we are at the beach and when at the beach… CHILLAX and laughter follows, or possibly it is from the extra consumption of spirited beverages that most likely makes conversations even funnier, or it is because the natural beauty of Rocky Point releases our stresses allowing our truer inner happiness to exude, or simply it is because beach-lovers attract beachlovers and we can connect better with each other allowing our laughter to flow. Whatever the reason, one thing is clear… Rocky Point is a great place to be happy and laugh. There are many therapeutic benefits of laughter and why we should let it flow. Laughter: • Relaxes the whole body and allows our muscles to release tension • Boosts the immune system and increases immune cells and infectionfighting antibodies • Protects our heart by improving the function of blood vessels and blood flow • Triggers the release of endorphins which provide us with an overall sense of well-being and can temporarily relieve pain • Dissolves distressing emotions…you cannot feel sad or angry when you are laughing • Allows us to see situations in a more realistic manner and reduce our chances of feeling overwhelmed There are many ways to surround

yourself with laughter. First and foremost, if you are not in Rocky Point when you are reading this, get here! Take out your calendar now and plan your next trip so that you are here and closer to life’s laughter. Surround yourself with happy photos that remind you of the good times and funny life happenings that have occurred to you in the past. One thing I like to do is to keep funny quotes or keepsakes around the house that you will find at a later date so that when you “find them” they will be sure to make you laugh again. Learn to laugh at yourself. Lord, if I took myself seriously I would surely be an unhappy guy. However, I have learned to laugh at my stumbles, fumbles and foopahs and the end result…a really happy guy who is so grateful for his Rocky Point family and friends that keep laughter abundant each and every day at our wonderful beach paradise!

Let us always remember to thank those around us that keep us happy and our laughter flowing. By sharing your gratitude with those around you, you are allowing the good energy to flow right back to you. So, thank you to ALL of my Rocky Point family for your laughter and amazingly-fun times and for being a wonderful part of my life. E.E. Cummings was quoted as saying, “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” And so it is and let it be…May your September be filled with spectacular days full of laughter at the best place to be of all...right her in ROCKY POINT! Til next month, may your smile brighten the opening to a new door in your life and laughter invite more people in to see the beautiful…YOU!!! GOD BLESS!!! ADIOS AMIGOS!!!

Well we all know these submissions are a month out, so it’s trick for us writers to use our imaginations and place ourselves over there. I just imagine a cooling breeze coming off the sea and the air becoming crisp…and by the time we all read the September issue of our beloved newspaper we will indeed be that much closer to the passing of the monsoon. OK, on to our poet of the month. I spent some good down time in research and unearthed a lovely volume entitled Mouth To Mouth. This is an anthology of contemporary Mexican women poets. There are twelve poetisas featured and I really recommend each of them. The volume presents the poems in Spanish and then the English translation opposite. This lovely very short poem by Elva Macías is enchanting. Elva was born in 1944 and has had a long and fruitful career in the literary arts as well as visual arts. Her maternal grandfather was a popular poet best known for his work Himno a Chiapas. Elva has traveled extensively and worked in China and Russia. She has lived and written in extraordinary times and yet is a very traditional Mexican woman of solid commitment to her people and her country. ……………………………………… Nostalgia Girasol que aun arrancado de su tallo sigue atento al desplazamiento del sol. Nostalgia The sunflower even torn from its stalk still follows, attentive, the movement of the sun. ……………………………………… I’d like to close listing the remaining eleven poetisas. Their work is breath taking and well worth searching out. Silvia Tomasa Rivera, Mónica Mansour, Carmen Boullosa, Kyra Galván, Elena Milán Gloria Gervitz, Isabel Fraire, Elas Cross, Verónica Volkow, Myriam Moscona, y Coral Bracho. Join us, won’t you, for our on-line monthly writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com.

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Pinacate Reserve Offers Unique Vacation Stop

Just a few miles outside of Puerto Peñasco, the Pinacate and Grand Desert of Altar Biosphere Reserve is a special space and one of a kind in the world given the richness of its landscape, history, geology, as well as its flora and fauna. The Pinacate Reserve, recognized in 2013 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, offers visitors the opportunity to visually attest to its majestic natural beauty, diverse geology, lava fields, maar craters, moving dunes, and granite mountains. These elements have attracted researchers from across the globe to the area, including even NASA at one time prior to the first trip to the moon. The biology station at the Pinacate Reserve, located about 50 kilometers from Puerto Peñasco, is open to visitors 365 days a year from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Staff from the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) are there to register guests and suggest routes. During the summer, meteorological stations within the Pinacate register extremely high temperatures, therefore visitors are recommended to wear comfortable clothing covering all skin surfaces, walking shoes for all types of terrain, as well as a cap or hat to help protect against the sun’s rays. Héctor Munro Colosio, CONANP Director of Communications, Image, and International Relations at the Pinacate Reserve, explains during the summer one can enjoy the flowers and fruits of cactus from saguaro, pitahaya, nopales, and la biznaga. These are pollinated principally by bats and flower generally at night. In addition to thousands of bats, Munro indicates, fauna during this season include guanas, wild hares, quail, prairie dogs, and roadrunners among other species that transit the area due to the few predators. In the afternoons or very early in the morning there are also coyote, fox, deer, mountain goats, wild boars, kangaroo rats, and rattlesnakes, among other species. The Communications Director explains the Pinacate Reserve receives up to 17,000 visitors yearly, a number which has increased significantly after the area was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Even so, he adds, it continues to be one of the cleanest natural protected areas in Mexico, and they are confident that visitors possess this awareness.

“Schuk Toak” Visitors Center

The “Schuck Toak” Visitors Center located about 30 kilometers from Puerto Peñasco is another option for those who wish to learn more about the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve without necessarily journeying out on routes through the Sonoran desert. The self-sustaining ecological building, which operates off more than 200 solar panels, houses an interactive museum covering top pics of geology, biology, culture, and history. It also provides informational stations along walking paths in the area, a well-equipped audiovisual hall with videos about the Pinacate, and a spacious terrace from where visitors can take in the natural landscapes and, on special occasions, spectacular views of night skies and meteor showers. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Part VII: Economic Impact of Home Port on Puerto Peñasco

By Joe Houchin

In Part VI of our impact study we discussed the unique characteristics the cruise industry enjoys that are rarely found in other segments of the tourism industry. Among those we mentioned, as an example, that cruise operators are fundamentally supply driven, that demand always exceeds supply. In other words, cruise lines can create new demand by simply providing new capacity (ships). This, they have been doing steadily for forty years with the same results: astonishing growth year after year. That growth continues at a remarkable pace. As cruise lines project into the future, a concern is that major routes like the Caribbean, the bread and butter for most of the large cruise companies, will not be able to keep up with market growth. In the past they had been concerned with the same issues as they related to the smaller “exotic” destinations, and were eventually forced to actually fund the building of their own ports and terminals as well as contribute to the expansion of infrastructure for the destinations that were too small to accommodate the large influx of passengers at any given time. How these concerns relate to Puerto Peñasco are not necessarily about us

as a destination, but the seven or eight tiny ports along the coast of the Sea of Cortez. Should they become declared as inadequate to handle port calls; the cruise lines will face the choices of assisting them in expansion, or even building a larger facility themselves. This would be one reason for a change in itinerary as we discussed last month. Again, such occurrences would not affect Puerto Peñasco as a home port except to increase the number of arrivals and departures due to shorter cruise itineraries, at least during the time the port expansions are taking place. Bottom line here is that we are in the unique position of being naturally isolated against adverse effects of any changes having to do with other ports along the Sea of Cortez routes.

Down by the Pier

A brief communication from home port project Administrative Director, Wendy Winzer, revealed only that the state of geological analysis of the building stones for the breakwater are still underway and no decisions have been made, nor conclusions drawn with regard to how or where they will acquire more stones. That is, the “status” is “quo” at this point. We will keep you posted, however.

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Oxxo Stores are Everywhere and They Continue to Multiply

You can’t go far in Mexico without seeing an Oxxo store, and you’ll be seeing even more of them as time goes by. Mexico’s largest convenience store chain and one of its most successful retailers, with 11,850 outlets in operation throughout the country and in Colombia, opens more than 1,000 new stores every year. The reasons for its success, according to a report in El Financiero, are in logistics, rented locations and no franchises. It is seven times larger than its nearest competitor 7Eleven, and is in third place behind Walmart and Chedraui in terms of sales per square metre, a figure that comes in at more than 10,000 pesos. And figures from the first quarter of this year show that those productivity numbers are growing faster than they are at the two big-box retailers, which actually recorded declines. Launched in 1978, Oxxo is owned by Femsa, proprietor of Coca-Cola Femsa and one of a handful of Mexican companies that have thrived internationally. So what is Oxxo’s formula for success? El Financiero asked some specialists for some clues: Oxxo is not a franchise. Most stores are operated under a commission contract and others directly, for the purpose of maintaining absolute control over products and service. It has a real estate division. This division is charged with identifying ideal locations and defining the expansion strategy based on population densities. It currently has a very high density in the northern states with one store per 4,700 people; in the center of the country there is one for 14,000 inhabitants. It doesn’t buy, it rents. The majority of its locations are rented. Instead of investing in real estate, Oxxo prefers to invest its money into opening a greater number of stores and begin to generate cash flow without making a bigger initial investment. Logistics. With 16 distribution centers in Mexico it can work with suppliers who might have limited capacity for delivering products. This permits a broader selection of goods. Additional services. Customers can make credit card and utility payments, pay for various services and buy cellular airtime. Development of prepared products. It offers prepared foods of brands such as Andatti and Delixia and snacks such as those of Bitz, and the launch of O’Sabor and Saldazo debit cards which are linked to Banamex accounts. Pharmaceutical products are another attraction. According to figures released by Femsa, each Oxxo store on average serves 759 customers a day. This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www. sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

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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 (nondeath) accident in Mexico, you are considered at fault until proven otherwise. All parties are taken to the police station where you

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

AIRLINE SERVICE & AIRPORTS 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

CONSULATES 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 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 inbetween. 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 The Free Zone covers most of Sonora, but if you plan to drive past Guaymas, Sonora, you will need to obtain a permit for your vehicle. This can be done in San Emeterio, about 20 miles south of Sonoyta on Hwy 2 or at the check point outside of Guaymas. The cost for this permit is approx. $44 dlls. You cannot get a permit in Rocky Point. 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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Don’t Get Stuck in the Sand

By Joe Houchin

The beaches in town and some close to town are off limits for any type of motorized vehicle but once you get a little ways out, you can find miles of beaches where you can drive right down to the water - if you are prepared. Here are a few tips to help you avoid getting stuck: • If the sand is soft, the first thing to do in any kind of vehicle is to let the air out of the tires. Drop the pressure to levels way, way too low to use on pavement. Twelve to 15 psi is good less if you have narrow, high-profile tires. This increases the tire’s footprint, allowing it to float over the sand instead of digging a trench. • Needless to say, as soon as you get back to terra firma, the first thing to do is to re-inflate. Even a couple of miles to the next gas station could peel a tire off a rim. Not to mention that your cornering and braking will be severely lacking. I keep a 12V tire pump as standard gear in my truck. • When you’re driving on the sand, avoid sharp corners. Wheels trying to turn take a lot more to push through the sand than one’s going straight. If you start to get stuck, straighten the wheels out until you get going

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again. Then you can try and turn. If that means backing up, shoveling the trenches back in and trying again, fine. If you do lose forward motion, don’t spin the tires until you’ve dug halfway to New Zealand. Back gingerly out. A floor mat, some branches or even a chunk of chain-link fence can get you started again. If the soft patch is short and there’s water nearby, wetting down the path will make the sand grains stick together enough to lift the tire over instead of digging in. Don’t try this with your drinking water if you’re far from fresh water. Got a front-wheel-drive car? Stay home. The front wheels will dig in almost instantly on loose sand. Rear-drive cars do a little better-but there’s no substitute for 4WD. A proper part-time 4WD system with a low range and a locked center differential will get through almost any beach. If you’ve got a full-time AWD road car, you can do a limited amount of deep sand cruising, but there’s probably not a lot of ground clearance. More importantly, low gear isn’t really low enough, and you stand the chance of overheating the transmission by grunting along at low speeds.

What if You do Get Stuck?

When stopping on loose sand, back up a foot or so, so that when you pull off you don’t have any sand built up in front of tires. This will reduce the possibility of a wheel spinning and digging a hole. Try not to spin wheels as you pull away, but move fast enough to get some momentum built up. If you do get stuck, don’t sit there and spin the wheels, you will only make it worse. Get out and think a minute about the best way of becoming “unstuck”. A piece of wood, carpet, or dead tree branches under the stuck wheel can sometimes help you get unstuck. A shovel and few minutes of digging in the right place can often work wonders too, especially if your rear axle is buried in the sand. Water can also help getting unstuck on loose sand. Try pouring five gallons or so of water into the sand around the stuck wheel(s), let it soak in for a few minutes, then try again. Again, don’t use your drinking water. Once you have planned your escape from the sand (whether it be digging, laying something down for traction, or just pressing the right buttons), drive slowly and don’t let a wheel spin and dig in (unless you are clearly becoming unstuck and gaining momentum). The secret to getting quickly unstuck on sand is assess the situation as soon you become stuck. Do not spin your wheels if you are not making progress. A quick pull with a strap or winch will often get you moving again, unless you have dug yourself into a big hole by spinning your

tires, then it becomes much difficult to get yourself free. There are a multitude of products that you can purchase to help you get un-stuck if you plan on doing any serious driving “out in the middle of nowhere” on the sand. Just do a Google search and you’ll see how many options there are. Some are actually very creative (exhaust jack), (sand tracks), and others are basic common sense (folding shovel), (tow strap). Some even suggest carrying a (telescoping ladder) to put under the wheels to get unstuck. Whatever you do, it is always best to be prepared if you will be on the beach away from people and help. Cell phone service is pretty good overall but don’t count on it. And, ALWAYS bring extra drinking water. Final Tip: Do not drive below the high tide line if you think that there is any chance at all of getting stuck! Many people (see below) have lived to regret it. A vehicle will never be the same after a salt-water bath.

Even the Police get stuck sometimes

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

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AMPI Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51

By Richard Savino

Summer has just about run its course and we are looking for the humidity to dissipate this month. Labor Day weekend is one of the biggest tourist and vacation times of the year here in Puerto Peñasco. We see tourists from all parts of the Southwest as confirmed by license plates from Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico. Certainly, from now through November the weather makes for a very inviting time of the year for family and friends to get away and enjoy all that Rocky Point has to offer. There’s plenty to do and explore such as; charter fishing, sunset cruises, boat trips to Bird Island, parasailing, ATV rentals, beach activities, hiking and exploring the Pinacate National Park and experiencing the many diverse food options that are available locally. While in town, why not explore the many opportunities to own your own beach home or condo. There are many knowledgeable AMPI real estate agents in town. You can find one by reviewing the member page of the AMPI Puerto Peñasco website; www. PuertoPenascoAMPI.com. Contact an AMPI agent and discuss your real estate desires with him or her. The agent can take your wish list and provide a solid report of those properties that fit your criteria for your review. From that information, you can select houses or condos that you would like to see firsthand. If you are going to be in Rocky Point for only a few

days, you can keep track of properties at home that come on to the market by email from your real estate agent. The agent will be happy to provide a regular report of new properties either daily or weekly so you can stay informed. I suggest making a second visit to Peñasco to specifically see some of the properties that you have identified. Often it will take a full day to see three or four properties depending on what part of town they are located. In last month’s article I highlighted that June of 2014 prices were increasing compared to year to date June, 2013. The month of July continues to show strengthening; showing more sold transactions than 12 months earlier and the average sold price was 15% higher this past July than July of 2013. Additionally the average days on market has been reduced to 6 months. While new properties certainly continue to come on the market, they are with increased list prices as well. This fall looks like a perfect time to buy and invest at excellent prices while the overall market values look to be increasing, making the future values of properties in Puerto Peñasco look very appealing to investor/owners. If you have questions about the information presented here, please feel free to contact me. In addition, if you have questions about our market and desire to seek more detailed information please contact a licensed professional from our AMPI organization. A list of members can be found online at www. RockyPointampi.com. Richard Savino is the Designated Broker for Realty Executives Rocky Point and is a Past President of the Puerto Peñasco chapter of AMPI. He can be reached at rsavino1@gmail.com or 480 707-3822 US.

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A Dozen Curious Facts About The Pinacate

“Help Us Help Them”

By Azucena Mazón, www.cometorockypoint.com

1. During his expeditions through the Pinacate in the early 1700s, from atop the Santa Clara peak, Jesuit Priest Francisco Eusebio Kino (“Padre Kino”) determined that Baja California was a peninsula rather than an island, as was believed at that time.

By Barb Mumaugh

7. For cyclists, there is a 15 kilometer bike route through the Pinacate. This begins at the biology station and winds along the “Batamote” range, offering a ride through diverse landscapes while being in contact with nature. 8. Given its natural beauty and tremendous biodiversity, on June 21, 2013 the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and Grand Desert of Altar was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) during its gathering in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

2. Given the similarity between the Pinacate and the moon’s surface, in 1969 NASA astronauts carried out tests in this area prior to the first trip to the moon. 3. Although the area surrounding the Pinacate and the Desert of Altar seems inhospitable, there are more than 500 plant species, 40 mammal species, 200 bird species and 40 reptile species to be found here. 4. For the Tohono O’odham culture, the Pinacate is sacred ground. According to their beliefs, this is where the universe was created as well as the roots of the four elements: water, land, air, and fire. 5. The largest sand dunes in North America can be found in the Pinacate. The dunes are in the form of a star and the “Queen Dune” reaches up to nearly 985 feet. 6. The bio-diverse area of the Pinacate is home to animals at risk of extinction including the Sonoran pronghorn, Gila monster, bighorn sheep, the desert tortoise, and chameleons.

BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER

9. The “Schuk Toak” Visitors Center contains an interactive museography about the Sonoran desert and the Pinacate. To date it is the largest selfsustaining public building in Latin America that runs on solar power. The Visitors Center is located at kilometer 72 along the Puerto Peñasco – Sonoyta highway. 10. The sight is known as the Pinacate based on the brilliant black color that distinguishes beetles of the same name, as well as the manner in which these insects raise their hindquarters thereby lending the name to the tallest volcano in the region (Volcán Pinacate), with an altitude of 3,937 feet. 11. The Grand Desert of Altar is the most biologically diverse desert in the world. 12. The volcanic zone and dark lava flows found in the Pinacate are the result of volcanic eruptions dating back 4 million years!

We are so glad summer is almost over. We can’t wait for the cooler days and nights. The dog’s pools have been our life savers this summer. The dogs hang out in them all day. If you happen to see any plastic play pools on an “end of summer” sale please grab a few for us. We like to buy them now for next year. The other things we need are flea & tick treatment, paper towels, laundry detergent, dog bowls, bleach, dog toys and of course dog food. We’re going through about 80 pounds of food a day. We also feed many of the dogs in the area around the shelter. The local dogs dig holes under the shade structure on the outside of the fence and hang out in them all day. The Compassion Without Boarders (www.cwob.org) clinic here in Peñasco was a huge success. We helped over 555 dogs and cats that weekend with wellness checks and spay/neuters. We came home with four puppies that were no longer wanted. But at least the mom was fixed. All the animals received life savings vaccinations. The days were long and hot but it was worth it. The City of Peñasco organized the clinic

at a local school. Many people walked in with their animals so the location was perfect. Vet Christie from Compassion also held a one day training clinic for all the local shelters that wanted to attend. We went over protocols and different ways to keep the dogs in our care healthy. We plan on working with Compassion to hold additional small local clinics. If you would like to volunteer to help the animals in Peñasco, please stop in and see us! Even if you can’t donate just stop in and pet a dog…or two! Our dogs need to be socialized and the more people they meet the better. You can take them on walks, play ball or just sit with them. The more social they are the better chance they have to get adopted, so stop in and hang out with us for a while.

All donations are welcome at Barb’s Dog Rescue. Please help us save as many dogs as possible. You can make an online donation on our website or Facebook page. You can also stop at the shelter. We are located north of town on Highway 8, the main highway between Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta. When heading north out of town, Barb’s is located on the west (left) side of the road, about 2 ½ miles north of the Caborca turn off. Look for our bright yellow signs. In case we don’t say it enough, we are so thankful to The City of Puerto Peñasco for their help and support. We also wish to thank all the animal rescues in Peñasco. Please consider adopting one of our Mexico mutts. They make the best pets!

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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Missed the Supermoon In Breaking July? There’s Another Sad News: Sandy Beach Turtle Eggs By Joe Houchin

By Steve Schwab Seaside Reservations Mexico

As I came home from a muggy afternoon outside. I sat down and answered a phone call from my niece. As I talked with her, I looked out the window and noticed a group of people gathered around the protective fencing directly below. I rushed down the elevator. “Great” I think, “They are hatching.” I am anticipating seeing them head for the water! As I approach the beach it seems odd to me that I don’t see tracks or little turtles. I only and see children and adults standing inside the fenced area exactly where the eggs should be. I tap a gentleman on the shoulder. “Sir, what is going on? Are the turtles already gone?” It turns out its “Larry” who owns several properties I manage. Larry proceeds to tell me that the turtle that laid her eggs here must have confused her location. Unfortunately it was too hot for the eggs to survive and when the Ocean Biologists checked on the eggs, none the embryos had survived. The little black bag that this child is holding is what is left of what our little city of Puerto Peñasco held our breath for waiting for the Turtles to return to the Sea of Cortez.

If overcast skies spoiled your view of the much hyped July and August ‘Supermoon’, no problemo, amigo. You’ll have one more opportunity this year to gaze at, photograph, or otherwise enjoy the phenomenon of a Supermoon. The photos in this blog entry are of the July Supermoon, taken by our friend and local photographer, Tony Ballesteros, who endured through the wee hours of July 11th to capture these awesome images. Thanks Tony!

What is a supermoon?

The label supermoon was coined over 30 years ago by Richard Nolle —an astrologer, no less—although it didn’t hit prime time usage by astronomers until just a few years ago. No real reason why it didn’t become widely used right away since Nolle’s definition of a supermoon was a clear, concise description of what astronomers call a perigee full moon or perigee new moon. Perigee simply means “near earth.” Because the moon’s orbit around the earth is elliptical there’s a point when it is nearest the earth and a point when it’s furthest from the earth. When its near point coincides with a new or full moon, that is a Supermoon. Nolle even defined the distance to the earth that would qualify a moon as a supermoon. He said that a supermoon is a new or full moon which occurs with the moon at or near (within 90%) its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit. The distances are measured from the center of the moon to the center of the Earth. That generous 10% leeway allows for many supermoons by definition, anywhere from 4 to 6 per year.

In fact, this year, counting the July and August Supermoons, we’ve already had four of them. The first two were new moons that occurred on January 1st and January 30th. Of course we couldn’t see them as new moons occur when the moon is aligned between the earth and the sun. We still have two more full moons to go which will be Supermoons according to Nolle’s definition. The next one was on August 10th and the final, and fifth of the year is on September 9th, another full moon. The full moon of Sunday, August 10th was actually the one that was closest to the earth and appeared as the largest and brightest. It also caused the largest surges in the earth’s tides. (Full and new moons always affect our tides because our planet receives extra gravitational pulls from both the sun and the moon. So, how close was the August 10th Supermoon be to the Earth? On that night the moon was be 356,896 kilometers from Earth. For reference, when it is the furthest from Earth the distance is 406,567 kilometers, a difference of 49,671 kilometers.

Turtle eggs succumb to high summer temperatures

By Azucena Mazon @rockypoint360

So, get your cameras, binoculars, telescopes…or beach chairs and enjoy the bright moon on September 9th. If you’re a meteor shower watcher, please note the supermoon will fade out all but the brightest of meteors from the Perseid showers that happen this time each year. Even though they don’t have much to do with Supermoons, we’ll leave you with these final two interesting facts that you may not know about our earth and the moon:

Earth:

Did you know that in our orbit around the sun, we’re hurtling through space at nearly 67,000 mph? At the same time our planet is spinning around in circles at over 1000 mph! Almost makes you dizzy, doesn’t it?

Moon:

Did you ever wonder why we always see the same side of the moon from here on Earth? It is simply because the rotation period of the moon is identical to its orbital period (29.5 days). Hence we always see the same face of the Moon! This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Group, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing.

The eggs laid by an Olive Ridley turtle in front of Puerta Privada earlier this summer unfortunately did not make it to the hatching stage after succumbing to high temperatures. This was reported after inspectors from the Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA) recently requested assistance from staff at the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans (CEDO) to review the nest where the turtle had laid 84 eggs on July 3rd. Paloma Valdivia, Environmental Education Program Coordinator at CEDO confirmed that of the 84 eggs, only 20 had become embryos while the rest had not even reached that stage of development. Furthermore, she indicated that due to high temperatures this season, the embryos were affected and unable to develop. “Basically there were 84 eggs, 20 of them containing embryos in very early stages of development, or rather they weren’t alive for very long,” stated Valdivia. The biologist commented that high temperatures are a reason turtle nests do not always produce in this region, as this only occurs occasionally. “This region is considered more as a feeding beach for sea turtles, more than a nesting beach,” she emphasized. The nest created by the Olive Ridley turtle in early July had been roped off, with PROFEPA inspectors keeping watch over the area for more than a month to prevent any damage to the nest by people or animals in the area.

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Vasco De Quiroga

Advocate of The Amerindians of New Spain

By Rosarie Salerno

Vasco de Quiroga was born to a noble family in Castile, Spain, between 1470 and 1478. The exact date is not clear. He died March 14, 1565. He is best known for his protection of the Amerindians of New Spain. He studied law and theology and then became a priest. He had powerful connections with members of the Council of the Indies and the Cardinal of Toledo, Juan Tavera. This is probably why he was given a position as an oidor (judge) in the Second Audiencia, a court that governed New Spain, established in Mexico City in 1531. In 1533 he was sent to Michoacan, Mexico, as a visitador (inspector) to assess the uprisings and rebellion. In 1538 he was made the first Bishop of the diocese of Michoacan. In 1530 there had been a royal decree that forbade further enslavement of the native population. But in 1534, Charles V reversed the decree because of pressure from the colonists. The colonists argued that slaves were needed so they could continue to make a profit. They used the excuse that the Indians were becoming unmanageable and were being captured in a “just” war; a loophole in the decree of 1530. This loophole allowed the settlers to make slaves out of the captives. When Vasco de Quiroga was notified of the reversal, he began writing Informacion en Derecho, dated July

1535; a document that he is most famous for. The lawyer in him argued on behalf of the Indios by detailing legal and ethical issues. He condemned the encomenderos, persons given land grants and allotment of natives to work it, as treating the natives as beasts and not human beings. He also argued that the Indios did not have the same concept of slavery as Europeans and therefore the rule that allowed existing salves to be bought and sold did not apply; another loophole. His solution was to adopt the model of civilization presented in the book, Utopia, written by Thomas More. To avoid problems with the unruly Indios, he proposed to gather them in smaller groups of families where they could be more easily controlled. The natives would be placed in Republicas de Indios, towns with an established hospital and church, where they would be instructed in Catholicism. They would each learn a trade and the basics of selfgovernment. They would all wear similar clothing and be Europeanized in Spanish tradition. Each town would become a center of an industry. He founded a hospital in the pueblo of Santa Fe, Mexico with his own money. In 1545 he left Mexico for Spain to attend the Council of Trent, but the ship sustained damage and had to turn back to Mexico for repairs. Again, in 1547, he set sail and arrived at the Council of Trent. He brought several Indios with him to be presented at court. While in Spain he was called upon by the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles V, and by the Council of the Indies to shed light on questions relating to the colonies of New Spain. When returning to the Americas in 1554, he obtained banana seedlings from Santo Domingo, while on a stopover, and introduced their cultivation into Michoacan and eventually, spread to other areas of Mexico. He lived in Michoacan for the rest of his life. In his will he entrused the hospital he built in the care of the rector of the college of San Nicolas Obispo, Michoacana, Mexico; a university he founded in1540. He is so loved and respected for the work he did in protecting the Indians that he is venerated as a saint by some residents of Michoacan. His body is entombed in the Cathedral of Patzcuaro in Michoacana.

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The Brown Pelican

By Steve Franklin

Everyone around Rocky Point knows what a pelican is. But, did you know there is only one species of pelican here in our waters? The Brown Pelican is the comically elegant bird with an oversized bill, crooked neck, and big, dark body. The immature brown pelicans (less than 5 years of age) have a predominately brownish grey head. Mature pelicans have a lighter white head with some yellow around their throat and head feathers. During mating season you will see a pretty reddish plumage on the back and sides of the neck. The red throated are my favorite to photograph. You will frequently observe squadrons of brown pelicans gliding above the surf along the coastline of Rocky Point, rising and falling to a graceful echo of the waves. They feed by plunge-diving from high up, using the force of impact to stun small fish before scooping them up. They are fairly common today, but they are an excellent example of a species’ recovery from pesticide pollution that once placed them at the brink of extinction.

a ban on DDT in 1972 and a reduction in endrin use, allowing pelican numbers to rise. By 1985, numbers along the Atlantic, Eastern Gulf coasts and Western shores had recovered enough to delist those populations. The species reached pre-pesticide numbers by the late 1990s and was fully delisted in 2009. Their populations continue their overall strong increases since the 1960s, though pelicans still face human-caused threats. Since they breed, roost, and forage near shipping channels, they are highly susceptible to oil spills. Disturbance from human activity in their coastal nesting habitats can cause problems, as panicked pelicans often abandon or accidentally destroy their nests. The Brown pelican is protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Abandoned fishing line also threatens this species, along with many marine animals. It has been estimated that more than 700 adult and immature pelicans die each year in Florida alone from entanglement in sport-fishing gear. Most of the pelican carcasses I have come across along the shores of Rocky Point are found to have fishing line wrapped around them.

Conservation

Brown Pelicans are a living symbol of how successful wildlife conservation can be. The most interesting fact that most people do not know about the Brown Pelican is they nearly disappeared completely from North America between the late 1950s and early 1970s because of pesticides entering the food chain. The pesticide endrin killed pelicans outright, while DDT contamination led to thinshelled eggs that broke under the weight of the parents. In 1970, Brown Pelicans were federally listed as endangered. The plight of pelicans and other species led to

Behavior

Though they have an awkward gait on land, Brown Pelicans are strong swimmers and masterful fliers. They fly to and from their fishing grounds in V-formations or lines just above the water’s surface. They and the closely related Peruvian Pelican are the only pelican species to perform spectacular head-first dives (typically ending in a huge splash visible from far away) to trap fish. Pelicans usually forage during the day, but may feed at night during a full moon.

Food

Brown Pelicans mostly eat small fish that form schools near the surface of the water— including mullet, anchovies, herring, and sailfin mollies. A foraging pelican spots a fish

from the air and dives head-first from as high as 65 feet over the ocean, tucking and twisting to the left to protect its trachea and esophagus from the impact. As it plunges into the water, its throat pouch expands to trap the fish, filling with up to 2 1/2 gallons of water. The pelican’s bill will rise out of the water and slowly they will push out the water from the pouch and swallow the remaining fish, thereby not swallowing any salt water. This behavior is a sight to behold and I encourage you to observe it up close when you can. Gulls or terns often try to steal fish right out of their beaks. Pelicans usually feed above estuaries and shallow ocean waters within 12 miles of shore, They occasionally feed by sitting on the surface and seizing prey with their bills. They also steal food from other seabirds, scavenge dead animals, and eat invertebrates such as shrimp. If you see pelican’s diving you can be assured there are bait balls of fish present, which is why a lot of fisherman in Rocky Point follow the pelicans that lead them to the fishing.

perches for up to 3 weeks until he attracts a mate, and the pair is monogamous throughout the breeding season. The parents incubate their eggs with their

feet. If disturbed suddenly they fly hastily, sometimes crushing their eggs, which is why signs are posted in the nesting sights to leave the birds alone. Pelicans regurgitate predigested fish onto the nest floor for their nestlings, later switching to whole fish once the young are big enough. The young can fly and fend for themselves after 3 months, but take 3–5 years of age to reach sexual maturity. There are usually 2 to 4 eggs per pair that are bleach white when hatched and later turn spotty with staining. The egg size is close to a chicken egg and hatch after about a month of incubation. The newly hatched chicks are helpless with bare pink skin and open eyes.

Cool Facts:

Breeding

Highly social all year, pelicans breed in colonies of up to several thousand pairs— usually on small islands or in protected estuaries (like Playa Encanto) where they are free from terrestrial predators. The male defends a nest site and nearby

The oldest Brown Pelican on record was 43 years of age. Sister species are the Peruvian Pelican and the White American Pelican Brown Pelicans are basically silent and can only grunt a little during mating season. Photos all by Steve Franklin “Photo Pancholeen” custom orders at sfrank962@ aol.com.

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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

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 Antulio Espinoza Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (044-638) 110-5538 Worship Saturday 9:30am Adonai Comunidad Cristiana Lucero Viuda de Morúa #257 between López Mateos & Healy Col. Luis Donaldo Colosio Tel. 638.383.3865 www.adonaicc.net 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

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

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

FM3 & IMMIGRATION 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

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

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

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

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

NOTARY PUBLICS (NOTARIOS) 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. 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.

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

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.

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 Puerto Peñasco you need: Birth 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.

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 U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual operator

TELEPHONES CON’T 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 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

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.

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

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

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 855 = DIAL 001-884+pone number

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.

Check phonebook for more area codes

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.

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September, time for Traditional Mexican Food

By Rita Pizarro

September signals the end of the summer, just a few more weeks and temperatures will cool down, soon weather will be great and the best sunsets of the year will be here to greet us every afternoon. You will also notice this September, while you drive around town that there are a lot of Mexican flags and red, green and white decorations all around, this is because September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. Therefore September is the month of the Country in Mexico, on September 15th the whole country celebrates just before midnight the independence from Spain with a giant family party, fireworks, food and lots of screaming “Viva Mexico” by the Mexican President, the Mayor of each town and everyone who attends the party in every plaza of each town.

A family celebration Mid-August is my uncles Birthday, Chiles en Nogada is the favorite food for this special date.

Throughout September many restaurants will have Mexican food specials. The Traditional dish of September is called “Chiles en Nogada” it’s not only exquisite but also beautiful and sports the colors of the Mexican flag with the green poblano pepper, white creamy sauce and red pomegranate seeds that garnish it, this dish is purportedly one of the most representative, beautiful and delicious of the Mexican food repertoire. History has it that it was created in 1821 year that Agustin Iturbide signed the treaty of Independence, in which Spain recognized the Independence of Mexico. It is said that the Agustinian nuns of Puebla knew he was coming to their city and a glorious celebration was planned, it was the month of August when they harvest walnuts and pomegranates so they decided, after much thought, to create for the occasion a dish with the colors of the Tricolored army. The nuns roasted some Poblano peppers, stuffed them in delicious ground pork stuffing that includes fruits like apples, pears and plantain bananas, pine nuts, onion, garlic, tomatoes and several spices and then whisked some eggs coated the peppers and fried them in this fluffy egg

batter, to top them off the nuns prepared a sauce to cover them that is made of a base of just harvested walnuts, fresh cheese and a bit of sugar, all of it stone ground together and then added a bit of milk and sweet wine, the sauce being not too thick or too thin, just perfect; this sauce is called Nogada and that is where the name of the dish came from. The last artistic touch is the pomegranate and parsley garnish that together with the white sauce gives this delicacy the same colors of the Mexican flag. This is just one of the stories of How the Chiles en Nogada came to be, and whether or not to use the egg batter is also controversial, there are other stories and other ways to make the stuffing, many times including ground beef, but all agree that this is just to be served in July, August and September when the walnuts are just harvested and still fresh for the most authentic flavor. This is a dish with a taste of history. Another traditional Mexican food, is Mole, this one can be found all year round. The origin of the word Mole is PreHispanic coming from the Náhualt Moli or Mulli, referring to a sauce, even though the word is of Náhuatl origin the Mole as we know it has evolved from the PreHispanic sauce to ingredients brought in by the Spanish conquerors, spices from Indonesia and other regions of the world making it a sauce that is the result of a slow culinary process starting before the Spanish conquest, enriched through the time of the Spanish colony, receiving Asian and European elements. Mole is one of the most representative dishes of the Mexican cuisine, it is a very sophisticated sauce particularly used for special occasions because it’s preparation is very time consuming and the list of ingredients needed to create it is huge. It is mostly a mixture of a big variety of chilies, many spices, some seeds such as sesame and pumpkin seeds and chocolate, making a sauce that varies in color from reddish to black depending on the kind of Mole; it can have spicy sweet taste that varies greatly from region to region. The Mole from the state of Puebla or Mole Poblano is one of the most well-known and famous moles, usually accompanied with chicken, pork or beef. For most foreigners the taste of the mole is a bit shocking since it’s unlike any other sauce and that is why they say you have to acquire the enjoyment of this very particular dish. For seasoned epicureans however this is a dish not to miss in a visit to Mexico, particularly the southern areas. Another very recognized Mole is the savory sweet Black Mole (Mole Negro) from the State of Oaxaca, which is just one of the 7 kinds of Moles found in the state of Oaxaca. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary etc. Most Mexican celebrations will include a dish made with Mole. Be Adventurous and try one of these Mexican dishes during this month of September and don’t forget to watch one of the fabulous Rocky Point sunsets this fall. See you at the beach!

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Come to The Festival!

By Mimi Phillips

Biggest…Most Exciting…Most Colorful…Most Vibrant Friday, September 19 Historic Plaza, Ajo, Arizona The music starts about 4:30 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… 11th Annual International Day of Peace Festival You won’t believe the fun that rapidly follows! Cultural dance, music, song, 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, though. I wasn’t until July of 2004. Long before the United States invaded Iraq, a huge peace festival had been organized to be held in Barcelona, Spain of that year. 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 six 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 five 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. In 1981, The United Nations General Assembly, by unanimous vote, had actually

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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. 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.

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! 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

The Ajo International Day of Peace Celebration is in its 11th year, bigger and better than ever! You will notice that this year it is Friday, September 19 (instead of the 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 4:45 p.m. Then the entertainment and fun begins! Join us! Watch for details by checking out http://www.isdanet.org/ or http://www. ajochamber.com/.

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Hearty Mexican Chicken Soup Total time 1hr Makes 10 cups Fat Releasers: chiles, chicken, onion, garlic, oregano, olive oil, zucchini, beans, lime, pumpkin seeds

Ingredients: • 4 dried ancho chiles, wiped with a damp cloth • 2 cups boiling water • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts • 1 onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1 ½ tsp. dried oregano • 1/4 tsp. black pepper • 2 tbs olive oil • 1 lb. zucchini, cut into ½ -inch pieces (3 cups) • 1 can (15 oz) no salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt • 1 tbs. fresh lime juice • 1/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds, toasted

Instructions 1. In a heat-proof bowl, combine chiles and water. Let soak about 30 minutes. Reserve soaking liquid. 2. Bring broth to a simmer in 2-qt. saucepan. Add chicken, and simmer gently,covered, until chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl with slotted

spoon, and let cool; shred. Reserve broth. 3. Stem and seed chiles and transfer to blender. Add reserved soaking liquid, onion, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Puree until smooth. 4. In 5-qt. pot, heat oil over medium heat until it simmers, then carefully add chile puree (it will splatter) and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add reserved broth, zucchini, and beans, and simmer, covered, until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. 5. Stir in chicken, salt, and lime juice, and simmer, just until chicken is heated, about 2 minutes. Top each serving with a generous teaspoon of pumpkin seeds.

PER 2-CUP SERVING 349 calories, 31 g protein, 14 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 9 g fiber, 84 mg calcium, 21 mg vitamic C, 26 g carbohydrate, 282 mg sodium.

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El Pollo Pápago

Moves to New Location on Constitution Near CFE

Area Beaches!

‘Made In Puerto Peñasco’

Back in March of 2013 we did a story on Martín Victorica, owner of El Pollo Pápago, and shortly afterward realized just how popular this gregarious, smiling, English conversationalist is among the Americans who live and visit here. A while ago he moved his little chicken rotisserie operation off of Benito Juarez to small venue on Constitution Avenue between Sonora Ave. and León de Barra, just a block from the new CFE building. Looks like he’s added some new goodies to his menu as well. Give Martín a call at 638-385-1301 for more information or to order some take out of rotisserie chicken with his own special sauce based on an ancient Mayan recipe! He’ll be glad to see you!

Puerto Peñasco’s main attraction is undoubtedly its beaches, the horizontal strip where the sea merges with the rocky and sandy shores. In addition to the coastline for those staying at beachfront hotels and condo complexes along Sandy Beach, there are various spots in Puerto Peñasco where one can enjoy a warm corner of the Sea of Cortez.

Playa Hermosa One of the most popular beaches is “Playa Hermosa,” which extends from in front of area hotels and toward the condo complexes of Sandy Beach. This stretch of beach traditionally receives the greatest number of tourists, given there are no marked drop-offs or pronounced rocks. To facilitate access to Playa Hermosa, steps have been built at the spot known as “Los Palacios” next to the first condominium complex of the hotel zone, as well as at the area referred to as “Los Guardados,” the two principal access points. Another entry is along a walkway located between Hotel Peñasco del Sol and Gamma seafood restaurant. Sun shade rental is available along Playa Hermosa.

El Mirador

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The area of the Mirador is another coastline offering various access points to the beach. The Mirador also offers a number of hotels and smaller condo complexes, along with RV parks restaurants, cantinas, and mini markets, for visitors.

Dozens of families make their way to this rockier shore to enjoy the sea. Here the drop-offs can be more pronounced during low tides and swimming is recommended only when the water is calm. Beach access spots are located along the Mirador and primarily toward the end of the Mirador intersecting with Ave. Sinaloa.

La Cholla The area known as La Cholla, primarily consisting of U.S. residents, offers a coast frequented by both Mexicans and people from the U.S. given its much calmer waters. Although Cholla Bay is about 6 miles from the urban spread of Puerto Peñasco, a visit to the warm beach stretching from Pelican Point to the boat launch is well worth it. Hidden between the beach homes on the west side of Cholla Bay, one can also make their way down to the rocky landscape of Tucson Beach where families of sea lions often make their ways onto the rocks to relax. The area has local restaurants and markets.

Shell Art Shop Gets Space On Malecón Main Drag “We are so happy!” says Gina Avilés, “This is the dream location we’ve been waiting on for a long time.” Their little shop was located a couple of doors off the main street on Calle Ulloa next door to Viva Mexico Taquería. Look for their new location between the stairs that lead up to Linda Vista Restaurant on one side and Richard’s Fish Market on the other. They’re open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; closed on Wednesdays. For more information you can call or email Gina or José at (U.S.) (602) 618-8340; (MX) (011-52-638) 3808233; Email: gna_enterprises@hotmail. com.

Mi Playa Dirt roads from off one of the city’s main boulevard lead directly to Mi Playa. This area offers parking and a number of palapas for a fun family afternoon. However, it is recommended children not swim in this spot given stronger currents that can occur in this area. To get to Mi Playa, take the dirt road off Blvd. Fremont and follow the signs. Entrance and exit routes are separate leading in and out of Mi Playa.

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Mexico Could Edge Out Thailand as Most Popular for Medical Tourism

Full Moon Dates Month/Year

2014

Moon phase

Date

Time

January

First quarter

September 2, 2014

04:11:53 AM

February

Full moon

September 8, 2014

06:38:55 PM

March

Last quarter

September 15, 2014 07:05:49 PM

April

New moon

September 23, 2014 11:13:32 PM

May

First quarter

October 1, 2014

12:33:02 PM

June

Full moon

October 8, 2014

03:50:43 AM

July

Last quarter

October 15, 2014

12:13:16 PM

August

New moon

October 23, 2014

02:56:14 PM

September

First quarter

October 30, 2014

07:48:56 PM

October

Full moon

November 6, 2014

03:22:56 PM

November

Last quarter

November 14, 2014 08:17:55 AM

December

New moon

November 22, 2014 05:32:04 AM

First quarter November 29, 2014 03:07:23 AM Full moon

December 6, 2014

05:27:13 AM

Last quarter

December 14, 2014 05:53:53 AM

New moon

December 21, 2014 06:36:15 PM

First quarter December 28, 2014 11:32:50 AM

How Mexico’s New Telecoms Laws Will Affect Consumers

Mexico might soon be in first place as the leading world destination for medical tourism. In 2012, the latest year for which statistics are available, Mexico welcomed a million visitors who came for medical treatment. Only Thailand received more: 1.2 million. Mexico is in an ideal position to overtake Thailand, primarily because of its location next to the world’s biggest source of medical tourists, the United States, says Sergio Rodríguez of private health care firm Médica Sur. The U.S. represents 40% of the world medical tourism market, he says. “The quality conditions of private health services in Mexico are very competitive and you can find in many cases they are at the same level as the best health institutions in the world.” At present there are 10 hospitals in Mexico that enjoy accreditation through a program offered by the International Joint Commission. Thailand has 32. But this country is on track, according to a report in Diario, as a domestic certification program lists 90 private hospitals having medical tourism accreditation, with another 119 in the process of obtaining it. The most commonly sought after treatments in medical tourism in Mexico are esthetic, dental, oncology, fertility and overweight. A challenge to the growth of this type of tourism include the shortage of both translation services and service providers who are able to speak English, an advantage that can be found in Thailand and Malaysia, according to Patients Beyond Borders, a consumer information service in the field of medical and health travel.

Everybody is talking about Mexico’s new telecommunications laws and the impact they will have on the country’s telephone and television companies, like Grupo Televisa, and the people who own them, like Carlos Slim, but how will they affect the average consumer? The new rules must still be signed into law, but they were designed to spur competition by limiting how much telecommunications companies can charge and what kind of exclusivity arrangements they can make. This will be beneficial to individual users - and their wallets. Here’s how: • Roaming fees are no longer charged by América Móvil, or Telcel, due to its preponderant market position. (This change has been in effect since April.) • The new laws will make it easier to change one’s service provider, while retaining the same cell number. Within 60 working days of the laws’ taking effect, rules established by the Federal Telecommunications Institute will ensure that changing your carrier and keeping your existing phone number will take no more than 24 hours - and all you’ll need to make the change is your official identification. • Effective January 1, 2015, you will no longer have to pay any additional costs for domestic long-distance phone service, which should represent a savings to users of approximately $22 million pesos a year. • The law will also require providers to offer plans that include charges by the second, rather than having to pay for another full minute when your call lasts, say, 72 seconds. • Unused airtime will no longer expire within two or three months. Instead your credit will “roll over” for at least one year. Also, providers will not be allowed to charge for calling to check the amount of airtime you have left. • There will be a system for users’ complaints against providers who’s service doesn’t meet set standards. • Contracts can be canceled within 60 days without penalty if the provider of your phone service modifies the original contractual conditions. The new legislation was approved by the lower house of Mexico’s Congress last month, but we are still waiting for its official proclamation and publication.

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Special Event Caterer

Jerry Cáñez is Known for Quality and Service By Joe Houchin

Jerry Cáñez was born with a passion for quality and service, and knew his career was to be in the food and beverage business from an early age. Even though his love of the service industry came naturally, Jerry worked hard to earn his expertise in the culinary arts, restaurant management and organization, as well as the specialized fields of banquets and weddings. In fact, if you attended the Sonoran Resorts 3rd Annual Las Vegas Night for Charity on July 5th of this year, you’re already familiar with Jerry’s ability to put on a delicious buffet, as it was he who catered that affair. In 2005, Román Gerardo (Jerry) Cáñez Méndez earned his “Licenciatura” in Administration of Tourism Enterprises from the Centro de Estudios Superiores Del Estado de Sonora in Hermosillo, specializing in Food and Beverage. Adding a strong foundation to his credentials, Jerry had worked full time the entire four years at an Appleby’s, starting as a dishwasher and rising through the ranks to eventually manage the entire restaurant. When you meet Jerry (if you don’t know him already), you’ll understand immediately that he is doing what he loves and, through education and experience, has built an arsenal of “back of the house” detail and creative ideas to share with his clients for catering unique banquet and wedding events.

Born and raised in Caborca, after earning his Licenciatura, Jerry moved to Puerto Peñasco in 2005 to carve out his own little slice of paradise by the sea becoming the General Manager of the Sonoran Resorts three restaurants located in the beach front Sonoran Sea (Martin’s), Sonoran Sun (Catorce) and Sonoran Sky (Ocean View) resort condominiums. He developed, sold and serviced many weddings and special events at all three locations. In 2009, Jerry opened his own restaurant, Jerry’s Restaurant and Seafood, taking over the old Perico Marinero venue in the Malecón. As he continued to grow his banquet business, Jerry needed a larger area for food preparation and storage space. At the beginning of 2012 Jerry opened his current venue, Players Sports Bar on Benito Juarez in the red building about a block north of Burger King and on the same side of the boulevard. Have you ever wondered where you might possibly find food around midnight or after? It happens a lot, especially when your friends come down to visit, or after a concert, recital, wedding, movie…you get the picture. Players is one of those traditional Mexican gathering places that fits into the “late night” niche, opening at 5:00 PM, and doesn’t close until 3:00 AM. But the best news is that the kitchen is open until 2:00 AM seven days a week!

It gets better. Let’s say you’ve got the midnight munchies but it’s so perfect out on the balcony with your friends—or just the two of you, that you don’t feel like fixing something, much less going out. Players will bring you anything on their menu such as your choice among seven different chicken wing (alitas) creations or five original house hamburgers. There’s also fried chicken in a basket, Caesar’s Salad, Players’ fried potatoes, or bakers stuffed with cheese and bacon. Just call them from your condo phone at 383-6565. Planning a special event? Use Jerry’s 10 years of banquet and catering experience for your next wedding, anniversary, even a small cocktail party. He’ll assist you with planning it as well. To help you plan the best event possible Jerry doesn’t charge you for a menu tasting. Learn more by visiting Jerry’s Banquet web site at www.jerrysbanquetes.com. You can also call Jerry at (011-521-638) 115-0983, or email him at jerrycanez@hotmail.com.

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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.

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.

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,

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 Green Valley.

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 part-time 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!

Steve Franklin Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He is also an Arson Detective for the Phoenix Fire Department. He enjoys taking photos of all sea life above and below the water. He visits the Yellowstone and Grand Teton areas of Wyoming as well as the Sonoran desert areas of Arizona & Mexico each year. His photography is displayed at Xochitl’s Restaurant in Cholla Bay.

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CLASSIFIEDADS ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. (01152-638) 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 13map 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 (#1WC) BARB’S DOG RESCUE – located 8 miles north of Rocky Point on the highway to Sonoyta, signs on both sides of highway. Also donation drop off point at Twin Dolphins Real Estate on Blvd Fremont, next to Cruz Roja (Red Cross). BarbsDogRescue@ aol.com. Mexico (011-521-638) 114-1659 or (044-638) 384-0113. From the US dial (602) 324-7241. (#1-dg)

AMERICAN LEGION MX-15 OF ROCKY POINT – is located in the Mirador Beach area, just down from Manny’s Beach Club, up the hill behind Pink Cadillac, downstairs at Los Juanes Restaurant (#1-AL) BEAUTY SALONS GLORIAS BEAUTY SALON SINCE 1969! We do it all and we carry a full line of beauty supplies. Gloria’s Beauty Shop is located on Constitucion, just before Super Ley Market. Phone locally at 383-5075 or from the U.S. (011-52-638) 383-5075 for an appointment, ask for Gloria. English Spoken. (#25-13) PBC – PEÑASCO BEAUTY CENTER – ONLY AMERICAN SALON IN Rocky Point. Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures cell (044-638) 1063611. On Constitucion, across from Super Ley. (#25-1) BILL PAYING SERVICE DON’T GET CUT OFF!! BILL PAYING Service with 48 years experience for Rocky Point and Cholla Bay residents! See Patty at Mexico Bonito Realty located just off Cholla Bay Road. Local call us at 383-5737 or 3834111, 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) 4761187, or email me at sivife@ hotmail.com. (#30-2) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 383-1011. (#56-5) BEST COFFEE IN TOWN – XOCHITLS CAFE (Sally’s place) in Cholla Bay. Not to mention awesome food! Breakfast 6AM2PM! You can’t beat her chiles rellenos and spinach omelet. Call to order ahead 382-5283. (#5610)

GIUSEPPIS ESPRESSO RESTAURANT - PASTRY – inside or outside seating. Located on Blvd. Fremont, left side past Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Open at 8AM until 4PM on Mon, Tue & Thur. Friday &Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner 8AM - 8PM. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DUKE’S REST & BAR – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, daily specials. Plutarco Elias Calles between 14 & 15st. Open every day from 7AM. Call (044638) 104-0338 OR (044-638) 380-6650. (#56-11) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 3833434. (#64-3) FM3 SERVICES SERVICES FOR AMERICANS – PPermanent and Temporary Residence, Tax ID Numbers (Hacienda Registration), accounting services, bill paying and more. Office location: Sun Valley Business and Immigration Service, Blvd. Benito Juarez No. 191 Between Nicolas Bravo & Simon Morua. Call local at 3838891, 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) 4761187 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 TURN KEY FULLY FUCTIONAL ESPRESSO COFFEE CART – Ready to set up. Self-contained with fridge, espresso machine, coffee grinder all included. Ask for Anita or Maria (011-52-638) 383-5181. (#86-2)

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) 383-3919, (602) 324-7241 (#100-4) PUERTA PRIVADA LONG TERM LEASE 2 OR 3 bdrm condos for long term lease only. Furnished or unfurnished available. Visit model on site 9am to 5pm daily for more info. (#100-42) HOUSES & CONDOS FOR SALE 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) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL estate Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 3836280. (#107-1) ADVANTI INSURANCE SERVICES Mexico Insurance: We are dedicated to providing the highest quality insurance for our customers; we handle Auto, Motorcycle, RV, Boat, Powersports & Medical Evacuation. Call Dennis at (480) 8920007. (#I-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 (011-52638) 388-5512 and 383-2698. (#110-2) MASSAGE U.S.A. CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST. Several bodywork modalities available. Out calls or in clinic. $55 per hour. Best massage in town. Rita Pizarro, from U.S. dial (602) 748-4134, clinic (011-52-638) 383-8030, local dial 383-8030 or (044-638) 386-5203 or email ritapizarro@ gmail.com. (#120-6)

DEEP SEA MASSAGE – get into it! Pamper and treat yourself with a fabulous healing massage, comfortable in your home. Help your body relax, detoxify and release stress. For appointments call local cell (044-638) 105-2706 or from the U.S. (011-521-638) 105-2706. ireriq@hotmail.com. (#120-35) PEST CONTROL CONTRA PLAGAS – COCKROACHES, Termites, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Antonio Mendivil, owner at 3838787. 24 hour emergency phone dial (044-638) 380-5136. (#1261) 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) PUERTO PEÑASCO HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 7484134, local dial (044-638) 1104728 or email tomthomas360@ gmail.com. (#140-4) RV PARKS & SPACES PARK YOU RV RIGHT AT THE WATERS EDGE – in Rocky Point at Playa Bonita RV Park. Call toll free from USA (1-888) 2328142. From Mexico (1-800) 4266482 info@playabonitamail.com (#152-2) SERVICES PET SITTING SERVICE – DON’T WORRY about your animals for a day, week or month! Vacation with peace of mind. I will look after your cats or dogs. Lots of experience with animals! Phone Nancy at (011-52-638) 383-1012. (#157-21)

SATELLITE TV, DSS, DBS, FTA, C/BAND – Home theater, internet, audio/video, sales, service, custom installations, residential and commercial. Mobile (044-638) 103-5317 Mex. VOIP (602) 635-2246 USA. (#157-2) ROCKY POINT HOME INSPECTIONS – Inspections by US inspector 25+years in Real Estate, Homes and Condos. Be a smart investor 602-538-0027 tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#157-1) OJEDA DESIGNS & PAINTING – Interior, exterior, commercial, residential, drywall, roof cutting (impermeability), texture, varnish, stains, epoxy floors, faux finishes and wall repairs. We paint anything. Office (638) 383-5655 Cel (044-638) 107-0091. (#1574) AMERICAN HOME SERVICES – Your Home Services Concierge- all maintenance and handy services provided tiling, electrical, walls, painting, plumbing, dry wall, fans, etc. (520) 331-9605 or (044-638) 3868645. (#157-9) WEBSITE DESIGN – Showcase your products or services and reach new customers. Services: web development/design, video commercials & photography. Visit: www.LifeinaBoxMedia.com (#157-10) EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO – Weddings/ engagements, corporate events & family gatherings. Fluent in both Spanish and English. Visit www. MannySanchez.photography or (638) 107 7086. (#157-11) NEED NEW WINDOWS? – We sell and install high quality vinal windows and door. Call Ken at Kinco Construction (044-638) 386-1471 or (420) 357-3054 kksjk@gmail.com. (#157-4) SHUTTLE SERVICE HEAD OUT TO ROCKY POINT – door to door shuttle service from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Group and one-way rates available. Wanna Go? Let Us Know! Email headout@cox.net, phone in the U.S. (602) 971-0166 or U.S. Toll Free (866) 443-2368. www. headouttorockypoint.com. No waiting in border lines when you ride with us! (#158-3)

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There’s Nothing Like a Therapeutic Massage in Paradise! By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger

All manner of delights await visitors to Puerto Peñasco - meeting new friends, swimming, sunset cruises, snorkeling with the sea lions at Bird Island, long walks on the beach, wonderful dining, quick stops at hot dog and taco spots, shops to browse for unique treasures, cocktails on beachside patios, spas where full head-to-toe body care is available, incredible sunrises and fantastic sunsets...the list goes on and on. Now there is a very attractive addition to that list - a therapeutic massage in your own home! Many of us know how these wonderful Rocky Point relationships develop; over 14 years ago I told my cosmetologist that I’d really like to find a good massage therapist. She highly recommended her friend Blanca, a massage therapist. I was wowed - I’d never had such a great massage! Along the way Blanca opened a spa that was great, although it meant that I no longer had athome massage service. When the spa, a victim of the downturn in the economy, was forced to close, Blanca realized that she had to expand her expertise in order to be recession-proof, and returned to school to become a physical therapist. I was sad to lose her, and so pleasantly surprised to learn she had returned! Blanca Valdez has over 15 years’ experience as a certified massage therapist, and has been a certified physical therapist for more than 3 years. She works 3 mornings weekly at a local medical clinic, performing physical therapy prescribed by physicians, and teaching patients to manage their own care, by means of stretching and exercises, between treatments. As well, she visits patients in their homes, if they are unable to visit the clinic, for physical therapy treatments and continuing wellness evaluations.

Fortunately for us, Blanca has not abandoned massage. If a truly professional therapeutic massage sounds like the perfect addition to your visit to Paradise, give Blanca a call. She will arrive on time for your appointment she is good at one time - with massage table and all the other tools of her trade in tow. Tell Blanca the type of massage you want, and if you have areas that need special attention - she is the best at taming sciatica, and does wonders with headaches too! A physician who practices in San Luis regularly drives to Puerto Peñasco for a therapeutic massage from Blanca, which indicates that we are indeed lucky to have her right here in our own town.

You might want to give Blanca a call at (638) 113-7813 (from the USA (011-52-1-638) 113-7813) to arrange an appointment for an in-home therapeutic massage by Blanca Valdez. Blanca speaks perfect English, and she does work weekends. You’ll return to real life more rested and relaxed than you have felt in a long time, which is one of the reasons we visit Paradise, right?

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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 The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliaros (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco Chapter 51, represents ethical professionalism in real estate practice and promotes education among real estate professionals. A sister organization to National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States, AMPI works closely with the State of Sonora to provide education for real estate licensure, which is required in the State of Sonora for all agents who represent any type of property transaction including sales, rentals, property management, and promotion. Active in the community, AMPI promotes Puerto Peñasco as a vacation and retirement destination, members donate generously to local causes, and AMPI works with other organizations to sponsor community activities such as the Business Expo and A Taste of Peñasco. Business mixers are held occasionally, and the community is always invited. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients, one of only 3 MLS services in all Mexico. 2013 OFFICERS: President: Rommel Bustamante President-Elect: Jorge Valdes V.P. Legal: Ricardo Bórquez V.P. Ethics: Wayne Corcoran V.P. Education: Gretchen Ellinger MLS V.P. President: Jonni Francis V.P. Public Relations: Richard Savino Secretary: John Fagundes V.P. Membership: Susie Flinn Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino V.P. Events: Jared Cranford VP Language & Culture: Fernando Curiel IS YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT OR RENTAL AGENT OR PROPERTY MANAGER A MEMBER OF AMPI?

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME)

CHOLLA CHARITIES FOUNDATION

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

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.

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings The Passport Club 48 Campeche & Manuel Arista (next door to Galindo’s Café) English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am For more information call Conrad MX cell 638-110-2200. marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2014 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge First Vice Commander: Paul Raddatz 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 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.

BUNCO BABES Sandy Spain 388-0857/(044-638) 109-4109 Ladies play Bunco at 3pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.

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

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

CANACO-SERV Y TUR Puerto Peñasco Chamber of Commerce Servicios y Turismos de Pto. Peñasco Phone: 383-4468 Located on Blvd. Fremont and Coahuila Monday - Friday 8AM-3PM President: Gustavo Turati 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. DICK STEELE (044-638) 105-0615 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.

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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.

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

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

LIONS CLUB Phone: 383-2488 Ave. Niños Heroes and Juan Aldama President: Ramón Ramos Rodríguez Women’s Committee President Lupita de Ramos 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.

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

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.

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS) Is a group of local singles, both full time and part time residents. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Puesta del Sol Restaurant beachside patio at the Playa Bonita Hotel and breakfast each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at various restaurants in town. The Saturday location will be announced each Tuesday. For more information contact Emma or Marti and get on the email list for group announcements. Emma: (local home) 383-3273 or (magic jack) 702-359-1095. Marti: (local cell) 638-103-4027 or (magic jack) 520-284-0944 or (U.S. cell, works locally) 812-319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

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.

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: Robert Adams at Playa Bonita RV Park adibob@prodigy.net.mx, local 382-5034 or Magic Jack (602) 449-1030 or Jean McCauley at Las Conchas; jeanmcc61@ gmail.com Mexican cell phone is (044-638) 3869774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

2 FISH MINISTERIOS

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.

Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

REHABILITATION CENTER

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

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

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

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

ROCKY POINT CHRISTMAS

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

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

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

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.

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA)

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.

EMERGENCY DIAL 060

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

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.

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.

Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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 Ave. Coahuila 444 Int. 1a Fremont & Víctor Estrella 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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How do I get an email copy of The Rocky Point Times? Lorne Lautens Simply go to Rocky Point Times web page www.rptimes.com click on the orange ISSUU logo and read the RPTimes editions digitally. Have you had the deep fried oysters at The Reef??...We can’t wait to have them again!! Barbara Ernst Haven’t yet....but will now! When I am down in Rocky Point I have tried several times to come by the RPT office but I am unable to find it. Any tricks to being able to find your location? Barb Nicholas Main Blvd. Benito Juarez, turn west @ Marlin Monument, go to second OXXO, turn left, go to end of wall and pull down into our parking area under the palms. There is a map in every edition. Like your paper. Thanks Amelia Hudson We’re bringing our dog Carlos with us to Rocky Point… his very 1st trip! As you can tell by his photo, he’s ready to go and very excited! We have his health certificate and rabies paperwork. Does anyone know of a good English speaking vet in Rocky Point and their location? We also need to know if we can get his heath cert. Reissued in Rocky Point? Beth Clark Yes ChoChoy speaks English, and Servicios Medicos Veterinarios, and there are others you can find the information for in the RPTimes. We are enjoying our weekend in Rocky Point as we always do. I love the massages I get here much better than the states. I went to a spa yesterday and it was THE BEST massage I have ever had! We also love Kaffeehause every time we are here too. We appreciate having such a wonderful place to visit every year for our anniversary and family trips to the beach! Thanks Rocky Point! Andrea McCulley Thank you. With all the new places that are featured, can you include the location. Anxious to try but need the address. Thanks Dave Malinowski

Yes, sorry. BACANORA GRILL is at the Marina. As you go in to the Old Port, turn right at the big white Pemex tanks, the arched entrance will be on your left. Sandra, please find enclosed my check for my subscription renewal. Regards Diane Radford St. Louis, Missouri Anyone know how or where to reach Capt. Mark McLennan of the Whyknotpat fishing boat?” Jane Morley He said the boat is docked @ the Balboa’s side of the marina. We are looking for an Email. Please renew my monthly paper. Rocky Point Times, Thank you Antonio Schiavone Gilbert, AZ Hello there, I have a question you guys may be able to help me with. We used to take our dogs to Playa Bonita RV Resort all the time. Haven’t been down for about a year. Getting ready to make a trip. I’ve heard there are border issues with pets, dog good, etc. Do you know what they are? Lisa Lininger Bring your pet’s health certificate from your vet. (We always brought our file with the dogs papers, shot records, photos, etc). Don’t bring dog/cat food...just enough for one day. You can pick it up here @ Sam’s Club, Bodega (Walmart), Welton’s, Santa Fe, Ley, among others. I really want to be there, but can’t make it this weekend. Save some for me for later! Robert Farrell Martin and Eddie had to RE-STOCK THE BACANORA, after the BACANORA FEST at the BACANORA GRILL last night! So hope it does!! But I heard at one point it was going to be hundreds of dollars to get tickets for BOOMER FEST DAYS!!! I’m hoping only a hundred so people will come!!!! Robin Fugazzotto We shall see, won’t we. Go to their http:// www.boomerfestdays.com/ to see what they say.

We have a friend who bought in the height of the “good” times, and he always had a long, 1-2 hour wait out of MX, we’d complain, and he’d remind us, “ that’s all I’ve ever known!” Let’s hope those “good” times return for or loved city! Karen Adamski Bethune It’s getting there, visitor by happy visitor! “Question??? Does anyone know if there is a place next to or near the Princessa that serves breakfast and when are they open?? Planning on coming down but don’t want to bring coolers full of stuff if I don’t have to!! Thanks!! Karen Billadeau Yes, Colin’s Cantina is right at the Princesa. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...no need to leave the Resort. Just to let everyone know the first check point coming into Ajo has teamed up with the Pinal County Sheriff ’s office. Since you have to stop for the border patrol make sure your seatbelt is fastened or they have you pull to the side and the Sheriff ’s office will write you a $51.00 ticket. Remember the Sheriff ’s office can’t pull you over for no seatbelt, but if you are in violation at the border patrol checkpoint, then the sheriff ’s office can ticket you. Just FYI Sheila Shaffer Oh, my! I always wear my seat belt, but Tom never did because of an injury. I can just imagine what his reaction to this would have been! Happy birthday from Scottsdale and Las Conchas. Love the paper really helps us know what is going on in Rocky Point when we can’t be there!! Cindy Parkinson Thank You!! The RPTimes, is the best at getting info to visitors of Rocky Point. Brad Johns Do you have information concerning any activities this year for Nov 1 and 2? Are the shops closed these two days? Is there excessive drinking and crowds? Thank you, Judy

There are ‘Altares’ for viewing @ the Cultural Center next to the library on the main Blvd Benito Juarez, families visit the gravesites of their loved ones, and no, there is not excessive drinking and crowds. Why would you ask this? (I am just curious) SandyO Happy birthday Sandra O’Hare, may this day be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter, love and cheer... Luca & Karina Thanks Luca and Karina, we will be in soon to see you at Dolce Vita and Pane e Vino. Loading up tonight for a month’s stay. Have some stuff to drop off either at American Legion or

RPT. Edward Swafford We are always happy to accept donations of all kinds. Come see us!!

Looks fun. We still haven’t been to Bird Island. Maybe next time, though Julie may not swim with the sea lions. Travelinas.com Bringing the boat down for the week tomorrow. Any info or tips to share? Can we rent a slip for the week? Beth Bailey Call Safe Marina (011-52-638) 388-6944... and tell them they need to advertise in the Rocky Point Times Newspaper, as we couldn’t’! Even find them! Only 361 days until CM XXIV. Bob Local-Lee It took me only a second to figure out that CM stands for Circus Mexicus featuring RCPM. What a weekend this was!! Sandy, we went to Bacanora for dinner. Had Shrimp breaded and Sue had Arrachera. All was good, as were the margaritas made with Bacanora. We had the strawberries with Bacanora also. We were full and happy. We also bought 2 bottles of the Bacanora. Edward Swafford Gotta try the strawberries!! Going back today for lunch.

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com Our kids want to bring friends with them on our next trip to Rocky point. What advice, rules, laws should we be aware of for having minors in tow without their parents around? Do we need permission slips or something? Julie Brian Oesterreicher Thanks, Cholla Bay Yes, you will need the children’s birth certs, and a notarized letter from the parents stating that you will be responsible for the care of the children while they are with you. Just was there at Satisfied Frog last week, went twice in 3 days! Fabulous food and cold beer :) Kelly Bender Love Satisfied Frog. Have you tried their fried/baked chicken and mashed potatoes with the BEST GRAVY? Awesome place, CANVAS HAIR & BEAUTY STUDIO, love the new shop, they did an exceptional job designing it and Ashley always gives you 110%. Fae Steagall Baldwin It’s FABULOUS, and so are Ashley and her mom, Karen. I have been driving to and from Peñasco for 34 years and sadly I recently had my first ugly experience: la mordida in Sonoyta. The shakedown occurred just as we entered Sonoyta from the south, near the shortcut and the Arizona Market. The officer informed us that our fine was $80 and offered us the options of paying at the police station or on the spot. We opted for the police station. He informed us that we would have to find it ourselves, since he could not leave the area. We persisted and asked for better directions to the station. With a vague wave toward town, he informed us it was about 8 blocks one way, then a couple of streets over. His partner then joined the party...the partner did not say anything and simply stood there in support of law and order. The first officer then announced that we would undoubtedly experience a wait of at least a one hour at the police station. Being the helpful guy he was, he offered to help us out by only fining us $40 and he would personally take care of it for us, so we could be on our way. Yet we stood our ground and opted for the police station, as instructed to do in these situations. The kind officer seemed to lose patience

with us and his tone changed just a little when told us that he was keeping my husband’s drivers’ license (which he already held outside the car) He instructed us to drive around and look for him as he patrolled the area when we were ready to retrieve the license. Alas, after that we handed over $40. We were on our way within a minute. Other than feeling somewhat dirty and discouraged, this was really not an awful experience. We all know this corrupt activity is a fact of life in much of the world. We also hope that it is becoming less frequent in our beloved Mexico. Maybe it is? There is a lesson in this. Many years ago I experienced ‘the bite’ in Cabo and on reflection I realized that the 2 occasions had something in common. In Cabo we were on our way to the airport to catch a flight, and in Sonoyta it was sundown and we had hoped to cross the border by dark. In both cases the crafty officers knew we were being delayed and could be convinced to pay our fine on the spot. I realized that in 34 years I have never left Mexico at sundown. In the future I will make sure that there is plenty of daylight left. Also, I will be doubly careful and slow when driving in that vicinity. (We have since discovered that others have been stopped for the exact same specious speeding charge in the same location in Sonoyta.) I am sharing this as a warning so the same does not happen to you. Nancy Van Pelt Nancy, appreciate you taking the time to write to us, and telling your story so very well. Enjoying Digital Edition very Much!! Ada Materi Thanks! You can read all of our recent years issues on-line. Healthy Kitchen, a new place, a new concept in Puerto Peñasco. Healthy great tasting food right to your door. Or you can enjoy your meal at the premises on Sinaloa + Leon de la Barra. Looking forward to serve you. Bjarne Søegaard We will be in to see you, this week! Is Mannys open again! Kathy Hampton Yes, Manny’s Beach Club is OPEN!!!

We especially like the almond Tequila! Love the Tequila Factory. Brenda Hawkins We love it, too!! Hey, has anyone done the pirate ship cruise in Rocky Point? Is it worth the $$? What’s the food and drink situation? Going out next week and would like to know... Ken Sherrod Yes, yes, yes. Do it! FUN, FUN, FUN FOR EVERYONE. Food is simply snacks, from what we remember with all the margaritas we were handed!

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La Curva is our favorite restaurant in Puerto Peñasco! Betty Jane Smith La Curva has been one of our Fav’s for years...also! Love your, Rocky Point Times... Have never seen a resort newspaper that’s better, thank you for letting us enjoy it. Barbara Behan Hanten WOW! What a nice compliment!! Thanks, very much! Went south last year on Labor Day. The line going north was that long and at least 3 cars wide. We had to drive in the dirt to be on our way to RP. Kathleen P Ellis Yep, been there...done that! We tried a new restaurant, Rey Sol, on Benito Juarez, between Latitude 31 and Kaffeehaus. It’s really cute with nice décor. It’s in the building that used to be the Mayan Palace office. We were all happy with our food, which included the molcajete, the machaca enchiladas, the milanesa and the shrimp salad. The waitress was very charming, and occasionally broke out into song or hummed along with the background music. We all 4 agree that we recommend the place. We went by to offer them advertising, but they declined. We will stop by for a meal next week. Thanks, Sue! Thanks for the request Sandy! Paul and I are long time readers of the paper and are big fans :) Robin Wick Keagle THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND OF THE ROCKY POINT TIMES NEWSPAPER!

Makes 1 shake Fat Releasers: yogurt, coconut milk, strawberries, flaxseed meal, peanut butter, honey • • • • • • • • • •

3/4 cup (6 oz.) nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup light coconut milk 3 tbs. nonfat milk powder 8 strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1 tbs. flaxseed meal 1 tbs. natural peanut butter 2 tsp. honey 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 ice cubes FLAVORINGS (choose 1, none, or both) • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until nice and frothy. A typical shake, 395 calories, 16 g protein, 18 g fat (5 g saturated), 9.5 g fiber, 430 mg calcium, 40 mg vitamin C, 50 g carbohydrates, 210 mg sodium.

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