Rocky Point Times September 2015 by Rocky Point Services

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The Rocky Point Times Newspaper is Puerto Peñasco’s #1 Tourist Newspaper, family owned and operated since 1993 in Rocky Point, Sonora, Mexico, and written entirely in English! We are, and have always been, dedicated to helping the community in which we live, as well as promoting our city and bringing tourism to Rocky Point. We are a TOURIST NEWSPAPER dedicated to promoting tourism! MONTHLY CIRCULATION/DISTRIBUTION Our newspapers are hand delivered in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico and in the U.S. to Lukeville, Ajo, Gila Bend and Arizona. We bulk mail to over 600 monthly subscribers. The Rocky Point Times is printed in Mexico SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to our Website www.rptimes.com click on subscriptions or call us at or write us at P.O. Box 887 Lukeville, Az 85341 ADVERTISING IN THE ROCKY POINT TIMES For Information Email Us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com. AD DEADLINE 10th of the month, preceeding publication 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

office, that has been removed. Half the people stop and half don’t and I’m not sure if it was taken down or is just missing so just beware that some may still stop. Y’all should be used to that by now!!

By Lannette Phipps I think everyone is very happy that August is over – or almost over if the paper is early. We had some very brutal days with temps reaching the low 100s with humidity in the mid-70s. The weather last month was give and take and mid-month the days were still warm and humid, but bearable and the beach was quite nice in the early morning and at sunset. Keep your fingers crossed that Mother Nature is kind to us in September since she started sending us humidity and heat in May. It’s actually a good thing August wasn’t so busy because everyone starts to get a little cranky. It still seems to me that we have more summer visitors than we’ve had in the past few years – during these not so ideal months – so let’s hope September stays steady and the town gets a good kick-off for Labor Day Weekend.

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So if you haven’t been down in a while, I’m sure you’ve read about all the on-going Home Port construction and the road construction that’s been going on in our paper or on Facebook – and it’s still going on, but Benito Juarez through town is finished which makes getting around a lot easier. The north end of Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez is under construction as of about mid-August and little spots around town are just minor detours. There is a new stop sign at the corner of Calle 13 and Elias Calles (where Sushi Sun is). It’s a 4-way stop, which is nice so one can actually get across Calle 13, but we’ll have to see how much of a traffic back-up it causes. So, be warned and watch for people that don’t stop because the stop sign is fairly new – heck, I even missed it. There is one down the road on Elias Calles, by the SeaSide Reservations

And you’ve also probably seen our new overpass that is under construction. Making great progress those workers are. It is slated to be completed in October and it looks like they will make it. It is being constructed where the roundabout was and will hopefully alleviate all of those accidents we were having from people trying to get across the highway. As of this writing there are still no big warning signs or flashers letting you know that you will be detouring so just slow down as soon as you crest the last hill before coming into the city (from the U.S.) or as soon as you hit that big orange and white building on the left. You will deter off to the right onto a dirt road and the exit for Laguna Shores, Laguna del Mar and the resorts on Sandy Beach is still on your right just up a ways. You can’t cross over the highway so if you are coming from Sandy Beach (on the ranch road) you will have to go back toward Peñasco for a spell then make a u-turn after the construction( there are signs. You must, right now, go south to go north). It is all pretty easy to see (in the daytime). Now is definitely the time to visit Peñasco since not only do you get great off-season rates on condos and rooms, but you also get more pesos for your dollar. Not great news for us locals, but good for visitors. The peso/ dollar ratio continues to climb and seems to be hoovering right around, or a little above, 16 pesos to $1 USD though some charge 15:1 and the banks and exchange houses will be different every day so be sure to check around for the best rate when exchanging your dollars for pesos. Besides that it is a perfect time to take a trip to Bird Island and snorkel or swim or kayak with the sea lions. The excursion is such a fantastic day trip and much, much cheaper than a ticket to SeaWorld. You are guaranteed to have the experience of a lifetime and get some great photos. If you’re here in town on September 25th you will want to head over to our Convention Center to see our Puerto Peñasco’s own Gallo Estrada (World Flyweight Champion)

go up against Tyson Marques. There will be 8 different fights and the fun starts at 3:00 PM. If you’re here on the 5th of September, over Labor Day Weekend then you definitely want to get over to the Mermaid Market at the Sonoran Spa for some great fun and wares of all kind. Remember that Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16th with El Grito (September 15th) kicking off the celebration at around 10PM. Look forward to a speech by our newly elected Mayor Ernesto (Kiko) Munro along with lots of food, fireworks and music. The 16th is a National Holiday so the banks and a lot of businesses will be closed. There is some more stuff going on during September so check our Events page and always check our Facebook page. If you like to plan ahead then don’t forget to get your room reservations for the 15th Annual Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally which will be the weekend of November 11th. You may have noticed that the Editorial page has a new look. September is the 2-year anniversary of the passing of our Editor, Tom O’Hare (1941-2013) and Sandy decided it was time to change things up a bit. Tom will remain on the Editorial Page, of course, but the rest of us want our pretty faces included. I’m not sure which photo they are using so either Mario is missing or I’m missing and if it is me then that’s okay because I’m sure they picked the worst photo ever! So, we are sad to change the look of the page, but it’s time and it’s just a page and Tom will most definitely forever be in our hearts. Hope to see everyone down here at the ocean sometime this month and especially for Labor Day Weekend. Wherever you are spending the holiday weekend be sure to have a super fun and safe holiday.

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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

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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

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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 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Ana Seguros...........................................619-691-7747 Anchor Storage....044-638-102-0049/602-512-1761 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858 Attorney At Law Maria Luisa Ortiz Hinojoza....388-0606

Bacanora Grill........................................638-109-7235 Baja Autoservices...................................638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Beauty Design Studio by Gloria.......................383-8500 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 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

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 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 Rapidin...................................................388-6775

Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

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 Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 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 Gracida, Roberto.........................520-232-2165 or......................................011-52-622-226-2200 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

Hacienda del Sol Furniture......388-0545/602-903-2112 Head Out to Rocky Point Shuttle Ser vice 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 INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................877-679-7900 Intrepid.............................................638-383-2192 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 Jerry’s Banquettes............................638-115-0983 John Hibbert 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 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 Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Lighthouse Restaurant, The........................383-2389 L.C.P. Cristian Felix..................................602-464-3365 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lloyds Rocky Point Shuttle And Tours............................ .............................(623) 551-1616/1-866-568- 9001 Long Realty.......................388-0009/602-281-4288 Lowery’s Installation.........382-5095/928-474-3157 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 Mermaid’s Market.................................388-5004 Mexican Beach Developers.......................383-6099 or.....................044-638-384-7145/520-777-0018 Mexican Vistas Co..........382-5400/044-638-384-6445 or...........................................................623-698-0117 Mexico Insurance Center..................1-800-404-1088 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

N-O

Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Optica Turati................................................383-4645

Pablo Realty........................383-8657/602-288-8687 Pane e Vino Restaurant................044-638-105-7455 Pedro’s Restaurant.......................044-638-105-5166 Peninsula de Cortes Golf Course..................383-GOLF Peñasco Beauty Center...............................383-1086 Peñasco del Sol Hotel Mexico Toll Free................................01-800-614-9484 World Wide Toll Free..........................1-888-683-0067 Peñasco Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 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 Predador....................383-8787/044-638-110-1625 Premium Services...........383-5758/602-476-1187 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200 Puesta del Sol Restaurant..........................383-2586

Q&R

Ramos Construcciones..........................638-383-3322 Realty Executives...............383-4699/602-334-4134 Remote Accountant LLC In Rocky Point VOIP...........................630-839-9129 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490

Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic....................(638) 386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell (480) 263-3242 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 Sandy Beach Massage....................044-638-384-4418 Sarina Fitness......................................602-999-9727 Satellite Internet...............................646-136-0495 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 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 Skullyz........................................................388-9900 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 Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Resorts.................................602-476-7511 Sonoran Resorts Sales Consultant Brenda Sabo..............................044-638-105-3157 Stegall Katz & Whitaker.........................602-241-9221 Su Casa...........................................638-690-1345 Sun Valley Services.....................................383-8891 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772 Swann Ophthalmology.......................520-204-1347

Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 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 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..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 or.............................................480-232-3518 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 Zuquin Restaurant........................................383-3250 Zuq Deli & Salads.........................................388-5050

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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

AirEvac............................................................001-880-321-9522 SkyMed Air Ambulance.................................001-866-805-9624 AIRPORTS International.................................................................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 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

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.

AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico)

ELECTRIC

RESTAURANTS

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 Towing................(011-52-638) 383-5770 / U.S. (520) 232-2149 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

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 Viña del Mar In Old Port at the end of the Malecon Local 383-3600 or 383-0100 www.vinadelmarhotel.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------La Palapa Condos & Casitas Local 383-3866 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Madre del Mar (with permission) US dial (520) 407-6394 or (520) 303-7530 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Peñasco del Sol Paseo Las Glorias # 1 Mexico Toll Free 01-800-614-9484 Worldwide Toll Free 1-888-683-006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Blvd. Sonora & Galeana (west of Josefa)

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EVENTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2015 EVERYDAY Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com. 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. 42). 12PM Horseshoe tournament at South Side Jillz, open to anyone who care to play, and with happy hour prices! 1PM Horseshoe Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Monday. 6PM Alcoholics Anonymous meets (Spanish) (See Pg. 42). 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.). 4PM Penasco Singles Happy Hour, now on Tuesdays at Latitude 31 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 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. 42). 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. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 7-8PM Salsa Lessons! At South Side Jillz. Come and learn how to dance like a pro! THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 3PM Dart Tournament at the Pink Cadillac in El Mirador. All welcome. 4PM The Connection Happy Hour, now on Thursdays at Puesta del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 4PM Bingo (Loteria) at Casa Hogar, Home for the Elderly. Everyone welcome to participate. Darts and Cards at the Sunset Cantina. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 3825001 for more info (See Pg. 42). Live Music at The Lighthouse Restaurant. PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more. 6:00 pm. Latin Dance Lessons at Peñasco Fitness Center (044-638) 106-3619 or email penascofitness@gmail.com. 7PM Eight Ball Tournament at South Side Jillz for the Pool players, double elimination, blind draw. 8PM - Pool Tournament at South Side Jillz. Every Friday.

Pinacate Biosphere Reserve offers information at its new store

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 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. 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) 3834513.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Saturday 5th • Mermaid’s Market 10am-3pm Open to the Public at the Sonoran Spa Lobby Monday 7 • Labor Day th

Wednesday 16th • Mexican Independence Day Friday 25th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Point to Point. For more info visit www.racesadr. com Saturday 26th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Point to Point. For more info visit www.racesadr. com

• OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528

Saturday 24th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • OTL to benefit the Santa Claus Club. Contact John Fowler at (602) 840-1528 Sunday 25th • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

home to most of the wildlife that lives in

Malecon is a new gateway to the Pinacate

the Pinacate. Bighorn sheep, Pronghorn

Biosphere Reserve. Located across from

Antelope, and desert tortoise are some of

the old church, and close to Thrifty Ice

the species found here.

Cream, is a store containing articles and

Cholla cactus, creosote and other

information about the Pinacate, a World

common Sonoran desert plants are here,

Heritage site.

and are almost identical to ones found

member can answer questions about the

across the border. Set against the black

reserve, weather in English or Spanish.

earth, everything has a distinct and

The small shop contains guide books,

unusual look. Springtime can see huge

t-shirts, hats and more. Proceeds from

fields of colorful wildflowers. It is a place

all of it go to help support wild life

NOVEMBER

that is supremely photogenic.

protection in the Reserve.

Sunday 1st • All Saint’s Day Monday 2nd • Día de Los Muertos

Wednesday 11th • Veteran’s Day • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

Friday 23rd • 39th El Golfo Run. For reservations email us at rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

One block off of Rocky Point’s

in Organ Pipes National Monument just

Friday 9th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm

Monday 12th • Columbus Day

Inaccessible and very dry, this area is

Ready to hand you a flyer, a staff

Monday 9th • CEDO’S Fall Fiesta 35th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday 11th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Mark Mulligan at The Caribbean Parrot located on Sinaloa St. • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm

landscape of lava flows and giant craters.

Saturday 31st • Halloween • 10AM Dirty Beach Mud Run at Sandy Beach. Challenge yourself to a fun filled 5k obstacle course including sand, mud and water obstacles.

OCTOBER

Saturday 10th • Angler of the Year Phase III at JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay • Piñata Regatta at Playa Bonita RV Park 5:30pm

By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

While access to the Reserve is

Did you know you can camp in the

controlled, it is not difficult to experience

Pinacate? And that there is trail made

this wild landscape. An access road a

for mountain bikes as well? The store is a

few kilometers north of Rocky Point

great place to gather info for a future trip.

takes you to the Schuk Toak Visitors

The Pinacate

Center. Exhibits about the Pinacates’ natural and human history can be found.

Made up of over 600 square miles of

Speak with an expert, or head out to the

lava fields and sand dunes, the Pinacate

interpretive trail. A short drive past the

Thursday 12th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

Biosphere Reserve reaches from near the

center, over ancient lava flows (suitable

Friday 13th • 15th Annual Rocky Point Rally

U.S. border to the Sea of Cortez. This

for most vehicles) is the starting point

World Heritage site preserves one of the

for a moderate intro hike into the Dunes

harshest and most solitary wilderness

that leads you to a point with views to the

areas in the world.

ocean.

Monday 16th • Día de la Revolución Mexicana Thursday 26 • Thanksgiving Day th

Friday 27th • President’s Day DECEMBER Friday 4th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www.racesadr.com Saturday 5th • Southern Arizona Desert Racing. Cholla 250. For more info visit www.racesadr.com Thursday 24th • Christmas Eve Friday 25th • Christmas Day Thursday 31st • New Year’s Eve

The Reserve is made up of two distinct

Spending more time in the Pinacate

portions of the Sonoran Desert. To the

is possible. Registering at Schuk Toak

west are the dunes. Winds crossing the

first is required to access deeper into the

mouth of the Colorado River Delta pick

desert wilderness. There are roads to tour

up particles of the mud that has eroded in

by car, or to get to trailheads that lead

places like the Grand Canyon up north.

to the top of the giant volcanic craters.

Grain by grain, the blowing dust has built

Overnight camping is limited to specific

the Sahara like Desierto de Altar, the

areas.

largest area of dunes in North America.

With the recent World Heritage Site

Mountains of sand, the dunes move with

designation, local businesses that offer

the wind. Like slow motion waves on the

tours to the Pinacate have seen travelers

nearby ocean.

from Asia and Europe start to make a

To the east, sand gives way to jagged

regular appearance. As time goes by, the

black rock. The result of violent geologic

Pinacate will continue to grow as a world

activity, the heart of the Pinacate is a

class destination for ecotourism.

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The Art of Beach Shopping in Puerto Peñasco By Stephanie Wood

I can’t think of anything more fabulous than relaxing on the beach, with an icecold margarita or cerveza. Now add to that...shopping...that literally comes to you!! I think I might be in heaven... or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico...or maybe Puerto Peñasco is heaven?!? If you can dream it, they will sell it to you. Who am I talking about? The beach vendors of course! If you’re unfamiliar with Mexico, let me introduce you to the art of beach shopping.

Ordinal Numbers in Spanish

By Jim Ringquist

There are vendors that work on almost every public beach in Puerto Peñasco. They walk up and down the beaches all day selling their curios. Here is just a sample of what is available: silver jewelry – my favorite! I probably have enough to set up my own beachside shop. You can also buy sunglasses, hats, blankets, friendship bracelets, hemp bracelets, bags, shoes, shirts, vases, plates, metal sculptures, wood sculptures, ceramic sculptures, Oaxacan art, art masks, wrestling masks, toys, your name on a grain of rice, paper flowers, and henna tattoos. Or, sometimes

you can even barter for something you want with something you have – I once traded a $5 Padres hat for 2 bracelets. You can also get a massage, get your hair braided, rent a jet ski, ride a banana boat, ride horses, fly in an ultra-light, parasail, and book a sunset cruise. Almost everything is negotiable, however, if there is a line to get it, you’re

probably going to pay the asking price. Otherwise, negotiate away. When I first shopped in Mexico, it felt awkward to negotiate on price, so different than the states. However, you start to realize that the negotiation is factored into the initial asking price. Probably my favorite line is “almost free today”... and then comes the way inflated asking price ... your initial low ball offer ... and then you meet in the middle to pay a reasonable price. Sometimes if you want something, but think the price is too high, you have to walk away, or rather since you’re sitting, say “no gracias”. If they have room to move and still make a profit, they will generally come down in price. Keep in mind that these vendors are hard working families that depend on tourist dollars for their income. I have heard of some people that will pay the asking price, or even a little higher because of this. However, I think the art of the negotiation is fun, and the vendors will never sell below their profit

Cardinal numbers (one, two, three, four) in Spanish are fairly straightforward until you get into the billions but ordinal numbers (first, second, third, fourth) get complicated almost from the start and they are certainly more complex than they are in English. Here are some rules (just in case you are interested): The numbers from one to ten, or more precisely first to tenth, are worth committing to memory as they appear frequently:

margin, so everyone gains. Tourists gain hard won trinkets and fun memories and local vendors make a living. And...when you get so hungry from all that shopping...you can buy authentic Mexican food like tamales, burritos, tacos, ceviche, fresh fruit in a pineapple, piña coladas in a fresh pineapple, mangos, ice cream bars (helados), and other snacks (botanas) from food vendors set up along the beach. We definitely recommend the mango flowers on the beach! They are great plain or with the lime and chile. Refreshments add to a great day on the beach, and leave fond memories of Mexico. So Buen Viaje and keep shopping!

• • • • • • • • • •

Primero - first Segundo - second Tercero - third Cuarto - fourth Quinto - fifth Sexto - sixth Séptimo - seventh Octavo - eighth Noveno - ninth Décimo - tenth

When the numbers get into the tens - i.e. 11-19 - you use décimo in the first place and add primero through noveno; therefore: • Décimo primero (or undécimo) - 11th • Décimo segundo (or duodécimo) - 12th • Décimo tercero -13th • Décimo cuarto -14th • Décimo quinto 15th • Décimo sexto - 16th • Décimo séptimo 17th • Décimo octavo - 18th • Décimo noveno - 19th 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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2015 Wet Feet Ocean Camp By Dona Hurley

Cindy Hall and Mike Riggs are owners of Latitude 31 which they opened August 28, 1998. The restaurant and sports bar is the large yellow building on the left as you are heading into the Old Port on the hill across from the anchor monument.

By Morgan Gourley CEDO Intern and Camp Counselor

Questions: 1. How would you describe yourself in one sentence? Creative, ambitious who can’t sit still – maternal and family oriented whose two children Alex and Jenna are everything to her. Energetic initiator and participant in many community events and projects. 2. When and how did you first discover Peñasco? First moved here at age 11 when my mother and step-father decided to relocate here from Phoenix and they bought a home in Cholla Bay community. For a brief time I lived with my father in Oklahoma and moved to Peñasco full-time at age 15. 3. What enticed you to locate here? When I was a Junior in high school, I had the option to move back to Oklahoma to complete my education but decided Peñasco was my home. 4. What was your biggest challenge when adjusting to life here? No stores! 5. How do you fill your days? Up and at it early because the children start school at 7:00 and 7:30 am attend Zumba classes then on to the restaurant or projects at the craft shop. At 2:00 pm, it is back to “Mom” time! 6. Besides here, where do you think of as home and what do you miss about that home? After 30 years here, it would have to be Peñasco, but I do miss the easy-going country life of Oklahoma. 7. Prior to locating in Peñasco, what was your job/career path? My job/career path has been wide and varied –after finishing high school here attended one year of college became an X-ray technician but have always been involved in multiple restaurant endeavors including the Reef, JR’s and Marachi’s. 8. What here always brings a smile? Beach “sun gods” and the elderly. 9. If you were to leave, what would you miss most? The beach and the “take it down a notch” atmosphere. 10. What one thing would you say to convince someone to relocate here? Most people either love it or hate it, so first rent a place. Puerto Peñasco has a welcoming small town feel.

Every year CEDO has a fun-filled kids’ camp and this year was no different! For the 2015 Wet Feet Ocean Camp we had 13 kids ages 9-13. With six girls and seven boys, the camp had a great mixture of kids. Most of them are from the Phoenix and Tucson areas. They were a wonderful well behaved group of kids ready to explore and learn. The CEDO camp counselors enjoyed watching the kids discover and experience the wonderful places that Puerto Peñasco has to offer. We went to the Morua Estuary and walked along the water and saw many different species of birds and crabs that call the estuary their home. We ate fresh oysters and enjoyed the beautiful weather at a local Oyster Farm. On our excursion to San Jorge Island, one of the biggest breeding grounds for Sea Lions in the Gulf of California, the kids swam just ten meters from sun bathing California Sea Lions. The theme this year was endangered species in the Gulf such as Pacific seahorse, East Pacific green sea turtle, California sea lion, vaquita, fin whale, totoaba, giant sea bass, great white shark and least tern. The children learned about what threats the species face and, more importantly, what we can do to save them from extinction. The staff dissected creatures for the kids to learn about the anatomy of several little sea creatures. Another great learning experience was tide pooling. We explored the rocky beach at low tide and found creatures some of them had never seen before. One of the counselors even caught and carefully held a twin-spotted octopus for everyone to see! Overall, everyone had a blast! We had wonderful adventures and swam a lot in the ocean outside of CEDO. Each night we made crafts like T-shirts with the endangered species on them and Piñatas designed like ocean creatures. The finale to each night was the kids bundling up in their sleeping bags and sleeping beneath the stars. The group spent time learning about the many incredible species that need our help and grew an appreciation for them and their survival. It was an amazing thing to watch when the families came to take their children home and the kids performed skits about some of the species they learned about. We know the camp touched their hearts and we are hopeful that they will always remember the wonderful time they shared together at CEDO. On behalf of CEDO and the camp counselors we can’t wait for next year!

Readers: If you have someone you would like to see interviewed, please send suggestions and contact information to me at dmhurley@usa.net

Once upon a time, it was comforting for me to think that visiting Rocky Point was a step back in time. As little as 30 years ago, I recall a sleepy little fishing village with quaint curio shops, cheap food and drink, and an attitude that mañana was soon enough to get anything done. Firsttime visitors still experience a lot of that. Such as Rick Wharton of Alamogordo, New Mexico. RICK: Cap’n, this place is a third world country. With WiFi. CAP’N GREG: And you are pleasantly surprised? RICK: Majorly. A lot of the infrastructure is primitive, yet every other person is walking around with a smart phone. CAP’N GREG: Like anywhere on the planet, Rick, as the economy improves, the technology goes bananas. RICK: But they have streets all torn up, and nobody’s working on them. CAP’N GREG: Maybe you haven’t been

the lights work, and the TV in your hotel room has 376 channels. What else you got? RICK: I saw a bunch of women doing tequila shooters at lunch. CAP’N GREG: You upset they didn’t invite you to join them? RICK: Well, I am an attractive guy, Cap’n Greg. I thought that maybe... CAP’N GREG: Rick, I am not an attractiveness expert, unless it deals with my swimsuit model wife, but you will find just about everyone who comes here has the same agenda. They want to have fun without casting aspersions on their fellow man. Or woman. RICK: Can you translate that? CAP’N GREG: Live and let live. Works everywhere. RICK: Makes sense to me. CAP’N GREG: Glad you get it.

to Tucson lately.

RICK: One thing?

RICK: Yesterday there was a family of

CAP’N GREG: Yeh?

four riding on a motorbike.

RICK: You have a swimsuit model wife?

CAP’N GREG: I’ve seen 26 people get out

CAP’N GREG: I’m all rusted out. Wires

of a nine-passenger van at a Walmart.

are frayed, and it may be shocking. But,

RICK: I know. I know. But look over

yes, I do.

there. It’s a rusted out electric power box with no door, and a dozen wires running in and out. No conduit. Nothing to prevent someone from getting shocked or even electrocuted. CAP’N GREG: After decades of such

infrastructure

deficiencies,

people are smart enough not to poke around in there. Besides that,

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by Nancy Phelan AKA “The Pack Leader” ‘Animals come into our lives as gifts from God, for companionship, to teach us, and to heal us. They deserve our very best efforts in caring for them’ Dr. Ihor Basko, DVM Happy Labor Day and drive carefully!! Cool weather is just around the corner!! It was 14 years ago that a group of animal lovers met and decided to start the Animal Adoption Center of Rocky Point. Some of the original folks are still here but many have moved back to the States or left for other destinations.

There were about 25 of us and at the time there was one Veterinarian who had just arrived from Caborca – Marco Hernandez DVM. For many years we held spay/neuter clinics in garages, here at the center or wherever we could. We had several American veterinarians donate their time, bring supplies and work underground for many years. Javier Morales (Chochoy) DVM was the next to arrive coming from the Baja. This was a temporary fix or a band aid until the Mexicans took charge in 2009. A couple of Americans tried to open rescues over the years but did not make it. Dee Brooks and her sister Barb Mamaugh started a rescue 3 years ago. Barb is doing well. After trying for 3 years Barb was having trouble obtaining her non- profit corporation. In Oct of 2014 I told Barb that she could contact my Attorney in Tucson and that she had my permission to copy my corporate paper work so she could become legal. She did and became a non- profit in December 2014. Over the years many veterinarians have moved to Rocky Point and we now have 8 spay/neuter clinics and 12 veterinarians. It is important to me that Mexico takes charge of the care for the animals and they have - A group of Mexican veterinarians from various cities travels to each city and conducts free spay/neuter clinics for the animals. It truly was a miracle to watch this process and we are proud to have been part of this by sponsoring the clinics. We sponsored the first clinic that was held at the baseball stadium in 2009. The problem now is the care of the animals. While it is nice to get some of the animals out of Mexico, this is just a band aid and a temporary solution. I want Mexico to educate, open a shelter and care for the animals. This starts with education at an early age. I have faith that the Mexican people – many who love and care for their animals continue to educate the children and make Rocky Point a better place to be an animal.

We will have a new Government this month and I have great hopes that they will continue to work with the people and help the animals - hopefully open a shelter and conduct more adoption events. I will keep you posted. I have posted a picture of the Mayor Alex Munroe who was Mayor in 2009 and myself at the first free clinic held by the city. We have many beautiful kittens and puppies for adoption – please call for an appointment as it is just too hot for me to be outside other that early in the morning or late in the day. On your next trip please grab a bag of cat or kitten food and bring it to the center. I do not receive donations of cat food that are left at other locations. I will be happy to pick them up so give me a call. We desperately need kitten and cat food, dry and canned. A BIG thank you to all that help the rescues and the animals in Rocky Point!! www.rpaac.org Mexico (011-52-638) 383-1012 Phoenix (602) 412-3932 Tucson (520) 407-6594 AACORP INC 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt nancy_phelan@yahoo.com nancy@rpaac.org AACORP PO Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341

PART XVI: Economic Impact of Home Port on Puerto Peñasco By Joe Houchin

Since our blog on the Home Port, Part XV, last month, the weather has controlled fully one third of the construction time. High winds causing sizeable waves out towards the end of the jetty have prevented the heavy equipment from pouring the smaller rocks needed as a foundation for extending the jetty, which in turn prevented the cranes from packing the rocks with first the weight of the one ton cubes and then the ten ton cubes.

The result of such huge waves and subsequent undercurrents have pulled the unprotected rocks away from the jetty which brings the need for a heavy front loader to literally build a path along the side of the jetty and shovel the rocks back to the sides before the concrete cubes can be placed to anchor them down. The winds have been strong enough to prevent even the large cranes from lifting cubes into the wind without threat of a disaster.

Down by the Pier

Our monthly walk with Wendy Winzer, Project Administrator this last week covered the entire length done so far, out from the shore, and happened to be during one of those windy days. Be assured that what you see and feel from the shore is just a breeze compared to what is going on out there. As these photos indicate, the waves were large enough to bury the huge ten ton cubes when they crashed against the jetty. When you see these huge concrete cubes being jostled about by the force of the sea, it is easy to understand how rocks and even the one ton cubes can be pulled away from the jetty during those days.

Bottom line here is that a halt in pouring rock due to this kind of weather means much more than just continuing when the winds die down. It means having to retrieve all the rock that was pulled away from the jetty and repack it back along the sides, then support it while the giant cranes carefully place the cubes on top to hold the rocks in place until they are settled. They had to halt the onsite concrete plant operation because of not being able to place the cubes due to weather. However, they were able to resume making cubes again this week. All was not lost during the adverse weather conditions. The crew took the time to perform heavy maintenance on the six giant cranes and position the front loaders to begin repacking rock when it is safe to do so. When asked about the dock construction, Wendy said that the company contracted to build the cruise ship dock onto the finished pier is already in the process of constructing the large pilots that will hold the dock in place. Once the pier has reached a length to where the dock can be attached, the dock builders will use a crane on a floating barge to install the pilots in the sea floor. As we returned to the offices, Wendy pointed out, “we will be placing 12 new buoy lights in addition to those on the jetty and they will alert vessels to where the jetty is going to be in addition to where it is now. You should be seeing those blinking in the distance within the next few weeks, wind permitting of course.”

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Rocky Point & Palm Beach, Aruba Beautiful Places, Beautiful Faces!!!

By Mark Paliscak

Happy September everyone! Ahhh, the cooler breezes and shorter days are upon us and the weather sure is feeling great Here in Rocky Point. Last month, I did my annual get the hell outta Dodge vacation to find some cooler temps, fresh scenery and of course, some new friends. Unlike the past summers, I decided to take a break from my usual European beach locations and I headed out to Aruba. I had heard many great stories about Aruba so I decided to take a stab at this Dutch owned island and take a peek for myself and take a break from Rocky Point to see what else life has to offer in other beautiful locales.

Aruba is an island located just off the coast of Venezuela with a population of around 110,000 people. Aruba is similar to Puerto Rico in that it is its own country, however like Puerto Rico which is an American territory, Aruba is a part of the Dutch empire and is best known for its white, coral beaches and turquoise waters and an abundance of sea breezes. The local language is Papiamento although it is quite amazing that the average Aruban person easily bounces between Papiamento, English, Dutch, Spanish, French and even German and Portuguese. Tourism is their main income source so most of the residents are dependent on foreign tourism which most likely accounts for the ease at which they can speak to almost anyone with their ability to speak so many languages. The island is just 14 miles long and four miles wide so once you arrive…you are there…and can easily navigate yourself around

the island either by taxi, car, bike, tour bus or boat. The flight over from Phoenix was much easier than traveling to Europe. It took just three and a half hours to Atlanta and then another three and half hours and I was on the sunny shores of Aruba. I was lucky enough to stay at an amazing Hilton resort located on the pristine beach in Palm Beach. The resort was beautiful with pools, waterfalls, a casino, restaurants, cantinas and offered a wide range of tours, boating adventures and games. Working long hours leading up to the trip, I was ever so happy just to lie on the chaise lounges on the beach which were provided by the resort. Like Rocky Point, the waters of the ocean were just fabulous. Deep and light blue water accentuated with turquoise color as far as the eye could see truly made for some amazing relaxing views. The island beaches offered many kinds of boating adventures and I was quick to sign up on my first day for a sunset cruise (ahem party boat). The boat launched right from one of the docks at Palm Beach and having learned my lesson about almost missing the sunset cruise in Portugal (well I didn’t totally learn…as you shall hear in a bit), I arrived early and was one of the first to board. About 50 people maxed out the sunset cruise and for $35, we had light munchies, an open bar, dancing and a whole host of people from around the globe seeking a fun time while sipping down the amazing Aruba Aribes…now that’s a fantastic cocktail! Being on the shy side (ok, maybe not…not at all), I quickly made friends from Holland, England, France, South Africa, Venezuela, Spain and some New Yorkers and southerners from the USA. I proudly represented Mexico and of course my American heritage as well. The captain and his crew of the Biba Dushi (sweetheart) were totally fun and kept the dance tunes pumping and the drinks flowing to the delight of all aboard. It was truly a memorable evening! Most of the sunset cruises return you to the De Palm Dock which is home to the coolest tiki bar located at the end of the dock and named Bugaloe. Bugaloe is totally casual and most of the entertainment and bands are your servers and bartenders and are super friendly and fun. The Bugaloe was always a fun hangout to meet old and new friends. Every day in Aruba I signed up for another sunset cruise with each one being as fun as the next while still being somewhat unique from the others. On my next to last evening in Aruba, I signed up for another sunset cruise… oh boy, flash back to Portugal! So, Sancho, Michael (friends from Amsterdam) and I

had met some gals who recommended the Jolly Pirate Sunset Cruise. So, off we went and arrived about 45 minutes early. I had the bright idea to grab a beverage at the beach bar and we sat and laughed and cooled off with some libations. It seemed like a short while later my mouth was ajar with little coming out (not seen too often mind you) as I pointed and gawked at a pirate ship leaving port. Well, island time isn’t always island time…the boats do leave when they say they are and there went our evening…without us! But, lo and behold, I had remembered a certain party bus tour called the Kuku Kanuku and we quickly signed up for the Partridge Family style bus that picked us up at 8pm from the resort. The bus was packed with about 50 people from all over the world who were out for the fun evening that was quickly coming our way. The Kuku Kanuku took us around to 5 cantinas around the island cranking tunes in between with drink specials at all the bars and special costumes, dances and games catering to our gang. The tour lasted until midnight and was truly an incredibly fun way to see the island, meet new people, dance and leave any cares far behind!

On the final day, I took a snorkeling adventure on a boat out to see the ruins of a German submarine sunk one mile off the coast

of Aruba. Apparently, back during the Second World War, Aruba supplied the airplane fuel for the British war planes. Germany sent over a submarine to blow up the fuel processing plant and the Dutch intercepted the German submarine and torpedoed it and sunk the sub. While snorkeling over to the sub in waters around 50 feet deep, we were actually able to stand on the sub and from the chest up, we were above the water. It was an amazing feeling to be out in the ocean and be actually standing up on a submarine and travel back in time to 75 years ago! This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip!

For an amazing relaxing yet fun time, I would highly recommend Aruba as a vacation destination with its amazing beaches, golf, snorkeling, sunset cruises and jovial people who live on an island whose license plates clearly paint the picture…Aruba…ONE HAPPY ISLAND! As I finish writing this from my balcony here in sunny Rocky Point, I cannot fail to count my blessings for what a beautiful place we get to call home. Aruba was simply sensational but I did look forward to returning to our culture, our friendships, our beaches, our restaurants and everything that makes us smile right here in Rocky Point. There really is an amazing feeling we have in our town because after all, there’s no place like home! See you soon at the beach, my friends. God bless and ADIOS AMIGOS! Happy September to ALL!

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Alert! Plan your beach vacation now- it might improve your health By Anita Kaltenbaugh

It’s time to start thinking about where and when you want to vacation this winter. What? Did you read that correctly? Labor Day memories are fresh in your mind, the kids just went back to school, and in most places summer is lingering on and it’s still hot!! Vacations are for summer right? Wrong. Would you make it a priority if you knew it could improve your health? The Global Commission on Aging and Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, in partnership with the U.S. Travel Association, has released research linking travel to decreased risks of heart attack and depression and even the promotion of brain health. We carefully schedule out important appointments in our life, even medical and work appointments that aren’t much fun. Routinely, you leave the dentist office after your teeth cleaning and make the next appointment. So, why don’t we make our next vacation rental when leaving the last one? That is assuming you had an awesome weekend and loved the sandy

beaches of Rocky Point, enjoyed the beautiful warm temps of the Sea of Cortez and all the great memories you made with family and friends. Oh yeah, and for most Arizonians, this is an easy Mexico beach weekend: most likely no airfare involved, just the kids, the car and a 3.5 hour road trip and you have arrived at your exotic beach destination. Hmm… maybe we think in our head, vacations are luxuries. Fact: According to the study: • Women who vacationed every six years or less had a significantly higher risk of developing a heart attack or coronary death compared with women who vacationed at least twice a year. • Men who did not take an annual vacation were shown to have a 20% higher risk of death and about a 30% greater risk of death from heart disease. • Benefits of travel are almost immediate. After only a day or two, 89% of respondents saw significant drops in stress. Taking vacations is like drinking from the fountain of youth. It adds years on to your life, helps cardiovascular disease and lowers stress and anxiety. Fact: Puerto Peñasco rental statistics in the last year are higher than ever before. The big weekends, Easter, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day have consistently resulted in sold out weekends for all rentals. Yes, folks are thinking ahead and booking Fall Break weeks, special occasions and just ‘wanna get away” weekends. The trend now is planning ahead. And why shouldn’t you? The problem with September is before you know it, it’s November, and that means Thanksgiving break, and Christmas right around the corner. I mean you blink and bam the Halloween stuff is already out in the stores, and you can almost smell Christmas … if you don’t believe me, check the big box stores, they

are displaying Christmas and holiday items before you can even think fallen leaves, bonfires, and sweaters. If you are a parent, you know Fall Break will be here as quick as the laundry piles up. And, guess what where do you think they will be aching to go come Fall Break? Think soft caramel-colored sand, clear blue waters, and warm winds. Well, trust me as a condo owner who rents out a vacation condo in Rocky Point, come October if you haven’t secured a week at the beach (especially with the outstanding October weather) you will be scrambling to do so at the last minute and settling for what is available. So, why chance it? Picture this, the Cruise Ship Port is completed, and Puerto Peñasco is a Departure Point for Cruising the Sea of Cortez. Imagine how far ahead you will have to book your Rocky Point Weekends to secure a room. Cruise ships typically depart with ships full of thousands of people. Add that to our sold out rental weekends and can we say supply and demand? With the popularity of Puerto Peñasco rentals, maybe you better buy a place. Or better yet find an owner who you like to rent from, establish a good relationship and book ahead. We plan everything out in our lives, usually the things we least like to do. Let’s start planning the fun--not just the doctor appointment--and take the medicine we really need--vacations. If you are interested in renting a two bedroom two bath condo in the Marina Pinacate or a one bedroom at Las Palomas at owners discount prices, please email me at anitainmexico@aol.com or go to www.vrbo.com/431262 or www.vrbo. com/411888. A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it. ROBERT ORBEN We all dream of far away- anonymous Vacations are necessities, not luxuries.LINDA BLOOM, 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married.

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.

Amazon Site Launches in Mexico

By Jim Ringquist

Full online store expected to be catalyst for e-commerce in Mexico Online retailer Amazon launched its new retail site in Mexico today, offering everything from consumer electronics to beauty products. In a letter on the company’s website, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says there are more products and categories than in any previous launch of a new site. Consumers will find electrical hardware for wiring a house, diapers for the baby, camping gear and telephones: Amazon has Apple’s iPhone 6 listed at a price that is lower than that on Apple’s Mexico website. The company is also offering its thirdparty sellers’ platform called Marketplace, allowing vendors to list and sell their products through Amazon, which can look after their delivery as well. The long-awaited launch - news surfaced at least a year ago that Amazon was building a distribution center in readiness for a full, online store - has other online retailers keen rather than concerned about a new competitor, and a serious one at that. Companies such as MercadoLibre and Linio have high expectations for growth in the Mexican market and Amazon is expected to be a catalyst. Linio’s general manager Bernardo Cordero sees it driving further growth of electronic commerce, which can only go up considering it currently represents just 1% of retail sales. Cordero says the current challenge is to see that figure climb to 4% by the end of next year. That, he says, would be “an important victory” for it would indicate that online retailers are creating positive experiences for customers. Online sales in 2014 were up 34% over the previous year, according to a study by AMIPCI, the Mexican Internet Association, but growth was stronger in 2013 when a 42% gain was recorded. MercadoLibre’s general manager is another optimist. After 15 years in which his firm worked to overcome technology, payment and delivery challenges, along with the lack of consumer confidence in online transactions, Ignacio Caride believes e-commerce is about to take off. Those who are more likely to be adversely affected by Amazon’s expansion - it has been selling electronic books in Mexico since 2013 - are the bricks-andmortar retailers that have neither online presence nor a digital strategy. Amazon’s options for delivery times are one day, two to three days and three to five days (which is free on orders of 599 pesos or more). 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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Sonoran Resorts 2015 Las Vegas Night for Charity: Another Beautiful Success! By Joe Houchin

By Stephanie Wood

Until you’ve sailed, you might wonder about the free spirit that radiates from every sailor you ever met. But once you’ve been out there on the water, it becomes aqua clear that the fresh briny breeze coursing across the sea creates and fuels that special spirit in the sailor. This usually makes for a great sailing experience no matter the size of the craft.

As we’ve become accustomed, the annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity, held on the 4th of July this year, brought fun for hundreds of partiers and funds to make the going a little easier for several local charities.

After four years, with so many repeat attendees, our event has taken on a jovial reunion atmosphere of old friends celebrating life, participating in authentic casino games, vying for a share of the hundreds of really nice prizes, meeting new friends while taking the opportunity to help the friendly Mexican citizenry of this little slice of paradise by the sea where thousands of expats love to call home and thousands more love to visit. Air conditioned comfort inside the Los Volcanes ballroom of Sonoran Resorts beachfront Sky Resort Condominium was the perfect venue to spend a 4th of July evening while outside the weather was sweltering. Award winning chef and restaurateur Ramón Ramos of Cocina de Ramón and more recently Mariachis and Tequila restaurant fame laid out a delicious buffet and made snacks available all evening. The gaming tables sparkled with political and business leaders, celebrities and personalities from both sides of the border. Among those deserving special mention was the venerable Arizona Republic columnist, Art Sloane who volunteered to deal at one of our Blackjack tables. Charity events are nothing new to Art. For 14 years he brought five to seven bus tours annually to Puerto Peñasco, all for charity. In addition, he always asked the groups to bring schools supplies which he distributed to local schools with Barb and Mark Olszewski and helped them found the nonprofit Adopt-aClassroom that today provides school supplies to thousands of students in 13 schools and the fire department. Art still sends down wheel chairs, crutches and walkers for charity. Those are just some of the reasons Art Sloane is honored in the Hall of Fame for Charity.

Rodolfo Valdez Offers Hobie Cat Fun and Adventure Daily From Sonoran Sea Resort Condominiums

Mentioned above, Mark and Barb Olszewski are two of the charitable personalities who have attended virtually every Las Vegas Night helping to collect prizes, sell tickets and whatever else has needed to be done to make this night one of the most anticipated evenings of the year in our town. But both Mark and Barb are content to fly beneath the radar of recognition for all they’ve done to help the community for the last 20 years, so we’ll suffice with mentioning them as among the notables in attendance on July 4th…And also because Art Sloane was their house guest while he was in town! The list is too long to single out everyone we should who were in attendance and having fun at Las Vegas Night. Most of them have been to most of the four events as well. No one will disagree that among the dozens of volunteers who helped put Las Vegas Night together, we really, really need to throw a shout out to a couple from Tucson who have been nothing less than an integral part of the success of this event since day one of its concept. He is the guy you’ve seen every year in the white tuxedo shirt and silk bow tie hosting, announcing, auctioneering, assuring that everyone was aware of every aspect of what was happening and going to happen throughout the evening, and before the event he was the one who trained the cadre of volunteer dealers. That individual, to whom we are deeply grateful, is Randy Van Hulle, owner of Ace Casino Rentals of Tucson since 1987 with casino expertise developed from serving well over 3,000 corporate casino functions. Together with his wife, Linda, who always volunteers as a dealer, the couple love Puerto Peñasco and obviously love what they do as a career. Thank you Randy and Linda for making Las Vegas Night such a success! Those of you who could not make it down for the 4th of July weekend this year, please mark your calendars for the first Saturday in July next year, July 2nd (still on July 4th weekend) so you don’t miss out on this phenomenal night of friends, fun and charity. In next month’s newsletter we will have all the details on the funds raised and to which charities they have been allocated. Stay tuned!

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

Sailing with Rodolfo Valdez, a colorful character and a sailor’s sailor, is about the most fun you can have on Sandy Beach with your bathing suit on. Rodolfo is a highly skilled wind jockey who has made a living off the breezes and gales and rolling waves across the Sea of Cortez for 45 years. He’s a four-time free-style champion in his 16 foot Hobie Cat and has loved the sea since he was a small boy, almost as much as he loves Lorena, his wife of 34 years. He learned about the winds before he was a teen growing up in Mazatlán. He’s learned their moods, their quirks, their tricks; he reads them like a book and rides them like a cowboy on a multi-gated thoroughbred. Rodolfo gets a lot of rides on breezy days, but the sea is mostly tranquil, lapping at the beach in ripples instead of waves, and Rodolfo can maximize breeze power—in any direction—like no one else. That’s when the boomers and before get to have their fun in the brine and sun on board Rodolfo’s Hobie Cat that he treats like his castle. When he’s not out with passengers, you’ll find him on the beach daily from 9 AM to 3PM or a little after between the Sonoran Sea and Sonoran Spa Resort Condominiums always near his prized “velero” (sailboat). Rodolfo takes his Hobie Cat to Mazatlán in November and returns to Sandy Beach in time for Spring Break in March.

He likes to sail with two passengers, but will take up to four on an informative ride that lasts a little over an hour for $50 dollars, total. Rodolfo’s sense of humor and good English comfort the adults and keep the kids amused no matter what’s going on as his sailboat skips across the normally smooth Sea of Cortez. His friendly smile is contagious and soon everyone is in on the adventure.

If you happen to be going out when the dolphins are frolicking near the beach, which is many, if not most, days in the fall—and Rodolfo always seems to know when and where they are—just let him know and he’ll make sure you have an up-close experience with one or more of the friendly creatures. So bring your camera—with this caution: if it is a point-and-shoot, just keep it in your pocket or waterproof bag until the opportunity for a great shot arises. If you have a DSLR, bring a zip-lock bag to protect it from the sea spray between shots. Rodolfo is puro Mexicano (pure Mexican) with a corazón (heart) about the size of Mazatlán—with only one exception: he doesn’t subscribe to the stereotypical Mexican Mañana philosophy when it comes to respecting the limited time most visitors have to participate in the many adventures awaiting them on the beaches of our little slice of paradise by the sea. He is always on time, rigged and ready to go when he tells you he will be, a trait most appreciated by his many repeat guests who sail with him every visit. Because of his popularity, he appreciates the same respect for his time from the guests he so loves to entertain.

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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That Time of Year

By Rob Baylor

Ah, summer is here again. The heat is on, the water is warm, and the fishing is great! I received an email from a grandson of some good friends who live here saying, “Grandpa said to call you so you get us lined up to go fishing”. I talked to the young man and found out there would be twelve people going. That is too many for one boat, so I called one of my friends that happened to own two boats for charters. No problem, they would work it out. I just received another email from the lad and everyone had a really good time. They caught a bunch of fish, some two at a time! They thanked me for the help and they are wanting to go again sometime. That’s what it’s all about. Enjoyment for the people and work for the locals! When the economy was booming a few years ago, it was good for all. Then the bottom fell out! Families were finding it hard to feed themselves. They persevered though. That is why you see so many individuals washing windows at streetlights and in front of establishments. Five or ten pesos here and there will put food on the table, shoes for the kids and so on. Don’t get mad at them, they are doing what they can to get by. Tip the bag person at the checkout counters and the traffic directors in the parking lots. I met a young man at the American Legion that was out of work and when our lease was up at the condo I asked him to help us move. Now four years later he is still helping me with handyman chores. He has a one / two man crew, working 8 hours a day for $50.00 and he can do most anything from tile to remodeling to yard work. He is a perfectionist and everything has to be right! Yesterday while putting up paneling in the travel camper he had to cut out the hole for the window. Looked good to me, but he said for you maybe but not for me! Next time you need a little help give him, Riggo (Rico) a call at 638-1123839. He will amaze you at what he can do. Oh, Oh, I think I hear a fish calling me to feed it. Thanks for reading my articles. Enjoy.

The SeaSide Book Club By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

Seaside University is where people employed by Seaside Reservations in Rocky Point receive the company´s ongoing training. Pilar Iturralde administers the educational programs here. One day in her office, I noticed copies of a book stacked at the edge of her desk, as if people were supposed to take one. “These are for our managers” says Pilar. I ask if I can borrow one, to better understand the perspective a manager has at Seaside. “Well, if you are interested, there is also this one” she says, walking over to a large book shelf. “These too...”Now it seems I have a reading assignment! Luckily, they all look like pretty interesting titles. Seaside Reservations manages properties in some of Mexico´s most beautiful and well known tourist destinations. Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, San Carlos, and as of this year, San Jose del Cabo. Rocky Point too, of course. This is where the company started, and where many of the best local resorts fly the Sea Side banner (Bella Sirena, Sonoran Sun, and Princesa de Peñasco to name a few). As the ´front desk´ for vacationers, as well as the company managing individual rental properties (condos as well as beach front homes), Seaside really has two kinds of customers to think about. Rated number one in Mexico for owner and guest satisfaction since 2001, Sea Side relies on a Certified five star rating system, confirmed by guest surveys. To be that consistent in delivering what people want, you have to stay on top of things. But the first step is getting everyone who works here on the same page about what will make a customer give that glowing review. Seaside University is where this gets communicated. My armful of books inspired me to see where the ideas come from that Seaside implements to get the results it does. Follow along as we uncover cutting edge concepts for creating the highest customer satisfaction possible.

“This is the one to start with” says Pilar. She hands me a copy of The Apple Experience, by author Carmine Gallo. Welcome to the Sea Side Book Club! Apple is a company that does a lot of things right. We all know their innovative products, the Ipad, Mac, Ipod, Iphone etc.

The Apple Experience by Carmine Gallo focuses on Apple´s retail stores, famous for earning more per square foot than any other retailer. Do any other computer manufacturers even have retail stores these days? At a time when you can buy anything on the internet, or from a big box store, why even bother?

Apple uses the stores as an opportunity to encourage the fanaticism a lot of people feel towards Apple products. Sales and service are intended to be an event that rises above the ordinary. The Apple Experience focuses on three strategies the company uses when focusing on how to satisfy customers to an extreme degree. 1. Setting the Stage by leaving nothing to chance in the store environment. Customers see, touch, and learn all they want while in the store. 2. Serve your external customers not by just handing them the lowest cost, generic solution. Involve them in finding all the things that they can do with an Apple product. Things they want to do, and things they did not know that they could. 3. Inspire your internal customers, i.e. your employees. This portion of the book is what Sea Side managers focus on. Building a successful team includes hiring people for their positive attitudes, as much as or more so than for the specific skills they already have. The company presents it´s people with the concept that Apple´s reason for existing is not to sell computers, but to enrich people’s lives when they use their products. That´s a pretty lofty goal, and the company takes pains to hire people who really are motivated to make it a reality. Obviously, all of the concepts in The

Apple Experience can be applied to any business. Easier said than done though. One thing stands out as the possible ´glue´ that makes everything work so well for Apple. And that´s feedback. Feedback is a less in-your-face way to say ´criticism´. And people hate it! A lot of trust has to be in place for criticism to be substantial, without being a threat. The book goes into how Steve Jobs himself thrived on feedback. In fact, a goal at Apple is to create employees who are fearless about presenting contrary opinion. Even to the boss himself. Taking the sting out of criticism allows people to speak their mind. It really is the only way to improve. A pretty quick read, The Apple Experience is by an author with a history of writing successful business titles. It shows in his balance of presenting just enough memorable concepts without being repetitive, and including lots of engaging stories that illustrate the points being made. Sea Side strives to make this kind of intelligence a part of what it does every day. No small task. But the rating that clients both inside and outside of the company give it show that it is on the right track. You can reach Seaside Reservations at seasidemexico.com.

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Friends in Deed of Green Valley

Want to Help the Needy in Rocky Point By Guest Blogger, Jack Hecker By Joe Houchin

We love Jack’s contributions to our blog with his unique brand of subtle humor and his love of Rocky Point. We’re very happy he accepted our invitation to write about one of his favorite subjects, and activities—helping the needy. Take it away Jack! Hi, this is Jack back from a blogging vacation. I’m especially excited about the subject of my first blog of 2015 as a guest contributor to the Sonoran Resorts web site. Here in Green Valley, Arizona we are blessed to have an entity called Friends In Deed (FID) that does some great things for those in need here. This is a charitable organization that provides equipment to the handicapped at no charge. It can include anything from wheel chairs, crutches, commodes, shower seats and even colostomy bags. They only request that when the equipment is no longer needed it is returned, except for the colostomy bags. They ask no questions other than name and address, etc. You ask, how can they do this at no charge? Well, that is the magnificent part of FID. The whole operation is funded by donations and all the great people who work there

volunteer their time. I have two friends who give of their time rehabbing equipment. On a personal note, back in the early 2000’s our family had the opportunity to avail ourselves of this service. Our brother-in-law, Henry, had an uncle who became unable to fend for himself and came to live with him. Well, Russell became more and more unable to walk, even with a walker, and needed a wheel chair. He was at the point of total depression and was mostly bedridden. We heard of Friends In Deed and took him there. They treated Russell like a celebrity and fitted him into a fine chair. That chair elevated Russell’s attitude immediately! In fact, on his 90th birthday we took him to the Pinnacle Peak restaurant in Trail Dust Town in Tucson. Having been there before and knowing how things work, I went to the White Elephant Thrift Store and acquired the most garish necktie you can imagine. We got Russell dressed and put on his tie (which he loved). When we arrived he wheeled up to the table and ordered his beer. Soon a beautiful young lady came up and announced that ties were not allowed at Pinnacle Peak and proceeded to cut off the lower half and took a picture of the two of them. He was totally thrilled with the whole experience which

would never have happened without the help of FID. In fact he made many trips including to the famous little town of Tombstone because of his ability to get around in that chair. We are convinced it added a few years to his life. So where is this leading? My good friend Ross lives next door to a volunteer from FID. One evening recently, during a beer barbequethon he asked Ross if he knew of any group that could use some surplus handicap equipment. Ross thought of the good folks in Rocky Point who do so much for the community. As it worked out, we were going to make a trip there the next week. We arranged to have lunch with our friends Mark Olszewski and Francisco Bercovich who have been great supporters of the needy in town. While watching Mark scarf down shrimp tacos like they were M & Ms we asked if they could use the equipment and their response was instant and positive. The only problem remaining is how to get it

down there. Neither Ross nor I have a truck or trailer that can handle it. So here’s where your help is needed. We need someone with a truck or trailer that can hold approximately 30 walkers, 20 sets of crutches, two or three wheel chairs, some commodes, some shower seats and other extraneous stuff, or any part thereof. They would be available here in Green Valley, AZ any weekday from 8:30 to 3:00 PM. We need to get it picked up prior to or by August 14th, if possible. If you or anyone you know might be in a position to help us, please contact me at cactusjack1835@cox.net. We appreciate your help. On a more personal note, I would like to dedicate this post to our friend Jim Ringquist, who just recently lost his brother Erik after a valiant fight against Kidney Disease. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and Erik, their families and all the people Erik touched during his way too short life.

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

How is YOUR Real Estate Market? Check the MLS! By Gretchen Ellinger

The Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, A.M.P.I., provides the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for Puerto Peñasco and the surrounding community. Puerto Peñasco is one of only a few cities in Mexico with a multiple listing service. Just about everyone knows that the MLS is where real estate agents and their clients can find all the listings of all the properties for sale - well, most of them - more on that later. Many people do not know the other advantages provided by the MLS. The MLS is primarily a collection of statistics that can be organized by the users into many different formats. A look at broad statistics in the MLS can give you an idea of how business is in

your area. Each area of Puerto Peñasco, meaning Las Conchas, Playa Encanto, Laguna Shores, Old Port, etc. is a separate “micro-market” within the greater Puerto Peñasco real estate market. What happens on Sandy Beach does not necessarily reflect what happens in Cholla Bay, even though the two areas are very close to each other. The MLS tells what is happening area by area; this information may help sellers decide whether now is the right time to sell their properties, and buyers decide whether now an opportune time to buy is. Many clients want to see lists of what is for sale in certain areas. Thanks to MLS we can provide that. More importantly, we can provide lists of what has sold, area by area, and for how much. This is extremely helpful to sellers as they

decide how to price their homes, and potential buyers can use the same information to gauge how much money they may need to successfully purchase in their desired area. Sales of comparable properties are critical to the real estate agent as s/he helps clients to assess the sale value of their homes. Appraisers also use this information to help them with property appraisals. Before the MLS and the “comps” it provides, appraisers had no choice but to either rely on their memories of other properties or guess at attributes and values of neighboring properties; now the MLS provides critical data, helping to make appraisals much more accurate. Below is a snapshot of the Puerto Peñasco real estate market, area by area, as compared to a year ago. Because of deadlines, this chart was created

on 10 August 2015, almost a month ago. This chart comes directly from the MLS, and your real estate agent can print a current version for you IF s/he is an AMPI member - ask! If the answer is no, remember that only AMPI members have access to the MLS and its many tools for agents and their clients. Happy buying and selling! Gretchen Ellinger has lived in Puerto Peñasco and worked as a real estate agent for 13 years. She is past president of the local chapter of AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for 8 years served as the AMPI Vice President of Education. She also consults with people who are considering retirement in Mexico, and is a tireless advocate for Puerto Peñasco. She can be reached at 638-384-0458 or 602-317-3881 (USA).

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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

CONTRALORIA SONOYTA Dear traveler, when crossing the border of Sonoyta, Sonora you suffer any abuse by any police authority, make sure to file a Complaint. The Mayor’s office is here to help with any problem you may have, make sure to contact us to: (651) 512-1172 or ( 651) 100-9530 or email contraloriasocialsonoyta@hotmail.com We are available 24 /7, every day of the week.

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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vs. Dollar - Why Now is a Great Time Rocky Point Peso to Visit Mexico (and Buy Real Estate) Summer 2015 By Jim Rinquist

We all went down to Rocky Point, For a trip, we won’t forget... Starting out, with crazy summer fun, Ending with, but one regret... Staying at a 5 star resort, With great pools, and surf side fun... It gave us all, a taste of luxury, In the heat, of sea side sun... We parasailed, and tried sand boarding, A dolphin, swam beside our boat... We played cards, and lost our money, But couldn’t Lazy River float..... We took a boat ride to Bird Island, To snorkel, kayak, drink and eat... Sea lions habitat, on rocky shores, And swam with us, a welcome treat... We drove on everlasting bumpy roads, To go to eat, or do some shopping... We didn’t sit still much, for very long, All the activities, kept us hopping... Restaurant food, was always yummy No complaints, from anyone... Margaritas cooled us off a bit, And enhanced, our days of fun… With soccer, volley ball, and aerobics, And all the night time planned out fun... We made a lot of new friends, easily, And kept us busy, and on the run... The beach weather, was so perfect, With air conditioned rooms, inside... We toured around our favorite beach town, With ROCKY POINT TIMES, as our guide... It’s a trip, we will remember, Another year, of family fun... A few sun burns, and one arm in cast, And summers, only just begun... Love and fun, by Grandma (Mary Jean Greleski)

The Mexican Peso is at an historic low against the US Dollar these days. I can’t explain exactly why it is where it is but in doing some very limited research, it seems that it has something to do with the very low price of oil (one of Mexico’s biggest exports), the Greek bailout, the central bank keeping interest rates in the US low, and a myriad of other reasons that, quite frankly, I don’t understand completely. One common factor that I found was that it was NOT because the Mexican economy is in decline (quite the contrary) and has nothing to do with Mexico being a bad or unsafe investment for Americans and Canadians. Regardless of why the Peso is where it is against the Dollar, the simple fact is that you can buy more Pesos for your Dollar now than you could a year ago and prior. While prices do seem to go up in some areas (mostly tourist areas) to compensate for the change, a great many prices, especially the set prices in “regular” stores and services (not tourist items and services), have remained unchanged or have changed very little. This means that something that is sold at 15 Pesos used to cost you around $1.25, but it now costs you less than 97¢. That might not seem like much at that price, but start adding zeros to the end and you can see how much you can really save these days. Normally condo rentals and beachfront hotel rentals are paid in Dollars and those that do accept Pesos usually have them priced in Dollars and converted - in fact, most who price in Dollars and accept Pesos or vice versa do not usually offer “fair” exchange rates. The smaller “off the beaten path” hotels will most likely have their prices in Pesos and it could make them super cheap, if you don’t mind being “off the beaten path”. It is very common to see signs in stores around town showing exchange rates at from 12 to 14 Pesos for 1 Dollar these days. You pay with one Dollar and they credit it as 12 to 14 Pesos towards the service or merchandise. Those stores are making a double profit - the sale of their “stuff ” and the profit by turning your Dollars into more Pesos than they credited you with. In those cases, it is almost always better to use Pesos. The banks at this time will give you somewhere between 15 and 16, and the Casa de Cambio locations are usually between 14.5 and 15. With all the new tax

regulations and anti-money laundering laws, it is no longer allowed to just walk into any bank and exchange Dollars for Pesos. You can use your Credit or Debit card at an ATM (sometimes your bank will charge a foreign transaction fee), or if you have an account, you can deposit Dollars and withdraw Pesos. If you don’t have an account, you will need to use the Casas de Cambio. There are several of them around town and they are usually open 7 days a week for pretty long hours. Most of the rates that they pay are pretty similar so hunting around for the best one is probably not worth the gas you will use doing it. Knowing when to use Pesos and when to use Dollars really isn’t too difficult. It just takes some common sense and maybe a quick calculation in your head and the savings can really make it worthwhile. How is this advantageous when buying Real Estate? Buying Real Estate on Sandy Beach in Rocky Point is almost always done in Dollars. So, you ask, how can the exchange rate help me when the prices are listed in Dollars, and I am paying in Dollars? Good question. You actually won’t save anything (other than maybe some savings for work being done or buying furnishings) on the price when you buy, but it can add up to some huge savings down the road when you sell. Let me explain: In Mexico, even if a condo (or house, or land, etc) is purchased in Dollars, it will be recorded in Pesos. The Peso is the National currency of Mexico and anything recorded at the Public Registry will be recorded in Pesos. Think of trying to buy a house in Phoenix using Chinese Renminbi (actually, many Chinese have and are making purchases). You would have to convert the currency into US Dollars. That conversion would happen at the current conversion rate offered by the financial institution performing the

transaction. Same goes for buying with Dollars in Mexico. The savings can come down the road when you sell. Since the current exchange rate is historically high, most believe that it will eventually settle back down to the more “normal” 10 to 12 Pesos per Dollar. Suppose that you buy a condo today for $200,000. That would be converted to Pesos at 15.5 or so, making your recorded purchase (base) $3,100,000 Pesos. Now consider that a couple years down the road, you decide to sell the condo. Let’s say that the exchange rate at that time is 10 to 1. Your $3,100,000 Peso base is now worth $310,000 in Dollars. That means that you could sell your condo for $310,000 without showing any net gain. And, since the capital gains tax in Mexico is 35%, you would be saving $38,500 in taxes ($310,000 - $200,000 = $110,000 x 35% = $38,500). You can see how advantageous it can be to buy, even when priced in Dollars. Of course, this is an over simplified example but it really is how things work. But, don’t forget that Uncle Sam in the USA might want a piece, even if you didn’t owe anything in Mexico. With tourism way up, the Home Port progressing, and all the new projects on the horizon, the prices continue to go up in our little city by the sea. It will be more likely than not that future Sellers will be seeing profits, and by buying when the Peso is so low against the Dollar, you very well may offset some of your future taxes. We have other strategies as well so, if this peaked your interest, feel free to contact me for more detailed information. Finally, since we live in a society awash with lawyers and disclaimers, let me say that I don’t know what the future will bring. I am not an attorney. I am not an accountant. And, I don’t have a crystal ball. One thing that I do know is that in my personal life, I am trying to take full advantage of this situation. Hope you do to.

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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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. The only one that gives dollars is the Banorte ATM on Freemont. When the machine prompts Pesos? Dollars? you must select pesos or your transaction will be aborted. There are U.S. ATM machines in Ajo, Why and Lukeville, AZ. CHECKS & CREDIT CARDS Most merchants do not accept U.S. checks and they are not cashable at banks or money exchanges. Some merchants do accept credit cards, but check first and ask if there is an additional charge. MONEY EXCHANGE All merchants accept USD. If you would like to exchange your dollars into pesos you can do so at one of the banks or at the money exchanges. Depending on the exchange rate, sometimes you are better off paying in USD or pesos, you will have to do the math. TRAVELERS CHECKS Travelers Checks are accepted by some merchants, but are not cashable at any bank in Puerto Peñasco. U.S. BANKS Closest U.S. bank to Puerto Peñasco National Bank 101 La Mina Avenue, Ajo, AZ 85321 (520) 387-7616 Mon.-Thurs. 9-4, Fri. 9-5

They do not exchange pesos or Canadian $

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

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

CAMPING DRY CAMPING There are a few places to dry camp on the beach north and south of Rocky Point, but really nowhere in city limits except on Sandy Beach next to The Reef, and Concha Del Mar at the other end of Sandy Beach. 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 Iglesia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart Church) Paseo V. Estrella in Old Port. Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 388-6244 Stadium road, on the left side just before Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, behind COFESA Sunday-English 9:30AM

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

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

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

FIRST AID Scorpion Stings First aid for any scorpion sting should involve cooling the wound, which allows the body to more easily break down the molecular structure of the venom. Cooling also reduces pain. Use ice or cool running water if available. On a warm night, a wet compress will help. Keep the victim calm and still. Panic and activity speed up the venom’s spread. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, difficulty swallowing, blurred vision, loss of bowel control, jerky muscular reflexes, and respiratory distress. These serious signs are cause for quick evacuation to a medical facility. Antitoxins are available in many areas where dangerous scorpions live. The doctors, clinics and Red Cross are experts at treating stings. Snake Bites Yes! We do have snakes in Puerto Peñasco. Not usually found in city areas. If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, or any other kind of venmous snake, seek medical attention immediately. Anti-venom is available here in Peñasco. Jellyfish They are usually bright blue and are present in our waters during June, July and August, although they are sometimes hard to see because of the clarity of the water. Some years we have a few, and other years we have tons. In some beach communities, you will find far less than others. A good test to see if they are present, is to look along the tidelines for any that have washed ashore if they’re up there then there’s a pretty good chance they’re in the water. Use caution when walking barefoot on the beach or digging through the sand with your hands, they can still sting you (I know from experience). If you are stung, get to a doctor or the Red Cross immediately for treatment. Stingray Stings Our Rocky Point doctors, clinics and Red Cross are well adept at treating stings. The best way to avoid a sting is by doing the “stingray shuffle!” To avoid stepping on a ray, shuffle your feet slowly as you move through the surf to scare the rays away. Round stingrays are very good at burying in the sand and will remain buried even as you approach. By shuffling your feet you will brush against them and they will scurry away. If you walk through the water as you normally do you will most likely step square on the back of them which causes their barbed tail to come up and sting you. Be extra careful in area where the sediment is silty/sand or where the water is particularly warm.

What do you do if you get stung by a ray? Get out of the water and head to the nearest doctor. If you are stranded out where these facilities are not available follow these steps and seek medical attention as soon as you can. First, let the wound bleed - this will allow any toxins entered with the barb to get out. Next, immerse the wound in hot water, as hot as the patient can stand for approximately 45 minutes: This denatures the protein toxin and relieves a majority of the pain. Then treat wound as any other puncture wound or cut, keep clean and bandage: This reduces the chance of infection, promotes healing. If pain or bleeding persists, if wound is large or if patient shows signs of an allergic reaction, see a doctor immediately! If you are staying at a resort go to the desk or convenience store - they may have a first aid kit with a treatment.

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

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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, across from Banorte. 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

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.

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CELLULAR PHONES

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.

to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number

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

to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = DIAL 001-884+pone number

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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Jaguar

The Magnificent Predator

By Rosarie Salerno

The Jaguar is quick, agile and powerful, ranking as the 3rd largest cat in the world. It can kill with one ferocious blow. Over 3,500 years ago the Jaguar was admired and highly revered by Pre-Columbian Americas. There is indisputable evidence that the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas worshiped the jaguar as a god. The name jaguar, probably is a derivative of the word yaguarete, from the Amazonian language, Old Tupi; a language that was used for trade among South American tribes. To the pre-Columbian Mesoamericans the jaguar was very important in their mythology and symbolically represented power and authority, savage ferocity and valor; the embodiment of aggressiveness. The jaguar exemplified the power to face one’s fears and confront one’s enemies. The jaguar was associated with the ruling class. Kings wore jaguar skins, as well as the priests, to express their dominance and mastery over the population. Those who were proficient as warriors and hunters were adorned with jaguar pelts, teeth, and claws to express their status within the tribe. The rulers also incorporated the word jaguar into part of their names as a symbol of their supremacy and dominion. The Maya believed the jaguar was a god of the underworld and accompanied the sun, traveling under the earth each night, to ensure it would rise each morning. Not only did the Mesoamericans place jaguars as the guardians of their temples, but also built temples to honor their Jaguar God. The animal was believed to be able to communicate between the living and the dead. Due to all the attributes of the jaguar, as an excellent hunter and the prowess it possessed, the shaman employed the jaguar as his powerful spirit-companion. It was believed that the shaman could endow himself

with these qualities by transforming himself into a jaguar before crossing over into the metaphysical world. The shaman believed the jaguar’s powers would significantly protect him from evil entities that he might encounter in the spiritual realm. Their color is usually a yellowish-brown, spotted with large black rosettes. There are some that are all white and some that are entirely black, but their spots can still be seen. Hence, the saying, “you can shave a cat but you can’t change its spots,” has credence to it. They can weigh as much as 300 pounds and can live about 20 years. The female usually has 2 cubs and the male will live with the female for four years while they raise their cubs. Their habitats range from wet lowlands, swampy marshes, and jungle rainforests to grasslands near rivers and dryer environments, as well. In the 1900s, jaguars were being found as far north as the Yukon, but are now limited to the southern United States, Mexico, Central and South America and generally in tropic and subtropical areas. They are one of the only felines that like water; they have been seen catching fish or just playing in it. They have the ability to stalk and ambush their prey; they can comfortably lodge themselves in trees when hunting birds and monkeys and are proficient hunters, equally in the light of day or in the dark of night. Sadly, over the last 100 years the population of jaguars has diminished due to humans, either by outright killing them or the destruction of their homes by slashing and burning their habitats to make way for industrial development. They’ve been hunted because they are a threat to livestock and for their beautiful skins. The jaguar has been on the endangered list since 1997 in the US, Mexico, Central and South America. The good news is there has been sightings of jaguars, recently in Pima County, near the Tucson area of southwest Arizona, USA.

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Are Pain Killers Doing More Harm Than Good? The dangers of pain killers, also known as NSAID’s has been all over the media lately. The FDA just added the significant health risks associated with the over the counter drugs for pain like Advil (ibuprofen), Motrin (ibuprofen), and Aleve (naproxen). What’s funny is that they added these health risks to the already existing warnings of harmful side effects...but it isn’t until now that the media has jumped on spreading the word about these dangers! FDA officials now believe that the evidence is “conclusive” that non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs “can increase the chance of heart attack and stroke.” - NBC Nightly News “The risks are present even with shortterm use of 10 days or less.” - The CBS Evening News Current labels for these over-thecounter drugs indicate they “may cause” an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. However, the FDA believes that “new data from a recent analysis provided stronger evidence of the increased risk of heart failure from such drugs.” - New York Times The FDA will “request the manufacturers change the safety labels on the drugs to indicate the drugs cause increased risk of heart failure within the coming months. - The Wall Street Journal New warning will tell people that “the higher risk of stroke or heart attack is evident in the first weeks a patient starts taking such drugs, that the risk appears to escalate at higher doses and with longer use, and that even people with no other cardiovascular risk factors are more likely to suffer heart attack or stroke when taking the medications.” - Los Angeles Times Isn’t it ironic that the drug commercials state a mile-long list of side effects... but they tend to go ignored? Is it just that the long-term dangers and consequences have now become IMPOSSIBLE to ignore so mainstream media is now jumping to spread the word? You can’t always believe those drug commercials that promise you pain relief either... the British Medical Journal reported that only 6% of drug advertising is based on evidence! Other known side effects may include but are not

limited to: • Cardiovascular problems (60% risk) • Gastrointestinal bleeding • Abdominal pain • Heartburn • Nausea • Vomiting • Miscarriage (80% risk) • Hearing loss (25% risk) • Heart failure (60% risk) • Allergic reactions (30% risk) The FDA estimates that NSAID’s account for a reported 200,00 cases of gastrointestinal bleeding, 107,000 hospitalizations, and as many as 20,00 deaths each year. That’s not to mention that the chronic use of aspirin actually promotes chronic tension headaches, claims Dr. Lee Kudrow at the California Center for Headaches. My word of advice: explore natural pain relieving remedies first before resorting to repetitive use of pain killers. If you have no idea where to begin, contact me for free tips and do-it-yourself remedies!

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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.

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPNICOLAOU

BOOK & EXCHANGE

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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AA Meetings OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY OFFICES English Speaking Meetings Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 10am-11am 18 Sinaloa Final Sur For more information call Conrado Flores: (044-638) 109-8017 or email Marcia Diane: marsupis@gmail.com WELCOME EVERYONE

AL ANON

AMPI

Al Anon Family Groups. Email to schedule a meeting; Marcia at marsupis@gmail.com

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.

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15

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

Located in the Mirador 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Across from the Pink Cadillac) Open daily 8AM - 8PM The Public is Welcome 2015 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge 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) 539-2047 Mexico phone (011-52-638) 388-8841 Email post15mx@mail.com ALL VISITORS 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 3:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month October-June at Giuseppi’s on Blvd. Fremont.

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: Guillermo Muñoz Fierro

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

CASA HOGAR (ELDERLY HOME) Director: Santiago Ruiz Hurtado Phone: 383-2599 Ave. Miguel Hidalgo (Calle 13) and Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Casa Hogar is supported solely on donations and they always welcome visitors to sing and play games. Take Blvd. Fremont toward Las Conchas, make a left at the Pemex station, cross over the rrx tracks and they are on your left. If you would like to make a donation you can make a check to: Madre Silvia Gomez and drop it off at the home. You may drop checks or donations off at the Rocky Point Times office. Help to pay their electric bill, especially during the summer months, is always needed. You may also make a donation at a local grocery store for the purchase food and items.

CEDO CON’T 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!

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

CHOLLA BAY SPORTSMENS CLUB Also referred to as the CBSC Dues: $40, Payable to CBSC PO Box 1320, Lukeville, AZ 85341

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 nonprofit 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

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. OFFICERS President: Mike Dugan Vice-President: Pat Goodin: 382-5056 Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Laura McIntyre 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.

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

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.

CONNECTION CLUB Meet every Thursday at 4pm at Puesta Del Sol Restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. 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. 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.

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

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS EL GOLFO RUN

I.R.A.D.

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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.

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.)

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.

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.

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.

Phone: 382-0050 / (602) 476-1454 Guard Gate: 382-0095 President: Ginger Beauchamp Executive Vice President: Naoma Leader Vice President: Bart Stockton Treasurer: Randi Alcott Secretary: Raylene Pavlicek

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.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY (A brand new ministry in good hands) Hosted on the spacious and breath taking property of Granada Del Mar Hotel in Mirador, OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY has opened its doors; a non-profit designed to serve ministries from all across the US and Mexico, to bring aide and comfort to folks in need in Puerto Peñasco. We are currently creating an onsite store for distribution of donations of furniture, clothing, appliances, tool and bedding. For Ministry information contact: Director Conrado Rodriquez conrado4evryng@gmail.com Co-coordinator Dave Kafka dkofka@cox.net

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 Tuesdays at 4pm at Latitude 31 Restaurant, on the left hand side, on your way to Old Port. 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) 812319-1463. Or, if you prefer, just show up at the Tuesday happy hour.

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES

Brenda Barden: (638) 382-8611 The Puerto Peñasco Chapter gets together on the last Monday of the month at 1PM (Oct.June) to have lunch and show off their “red hats and purple dresses”. All ladies welcome. Call for reservations or info.

South of the Border Singles (SOB’s) meets every Wednesday at 4:00PM at Playa Bonita Restaurant for cocktails/dinner. Monthly business meetings first Wednesday at 5:30PM at Playa Bonita. Sunday 9AM gather for weekly 9:30AM breakfast at various RP restaurants. Other fun events, short trips, parties throughout the year. All singles welcome! Local contact: 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.

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

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

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

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

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 060

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

ROTARY CLUB PUERTO PEÑASCO MAR DE CORTÉS Meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook.com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com.

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.

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

SANTA CLAUS CLUB

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.

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.

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) CON’T

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.

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

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

TOURISM BUREAU (OCV) Puerto Peñasco Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 388-0444/US Toll Free 877-843-3717 Mexico Toll Free: 01-800-552-2820 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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John Fowler and the Santa Clause Club Goes Above and Beyond

I have written about John Fowler and his Santa Claus Club charity in the past but it is worth mentioning again. I was recently reading a new post on his Facebook page, and I looked at past posts. He reports each of the donations handed out and the numbers are very impressive indeed. He has been at it for a very long time so the cumulative amount of donations given to those in need is most certainly huge. Here are his past few entries. If you want to take a look for yourself, here is the link to his facebook page: John C Fowler III.

July 16 at 11:29am

SCHOOL SUPPLIES. If you want to help with school supplies this year, best prices to date. Walmart prices: spiral notebooks .17 no limit, Paper Mate pens 10 for .97 and pencils .47 per box. Next best is Fry’s. Fry’s prices: spiral notebooks .19 limit 10, pens 10 for 1.00 and nothing on pencils. We plan on passing out school supplies to 3 to 4000 children this year.

July 15 at 7:16pm

We are back in the barrios again. This week we delivered 1160 pounds of clothes, 3 large totes of blankets, sheets & towels, 100 bras, 130 pairs of shoes, 50 food bags, 35 bicycles, toys, camping tents, games and sport balls. To the Casa Hogar: 3 packs of adult diapers. To the local clinics: 6 totes of medical supplies, 2 canes and 4 walkers.

of sheets, pillows, towels & curtains, toys, 3 bicycles, 2 totes of household items and 1 tote of personal hygiene products. To the local clinics: 2 totes of medical supplies. To the Casa Hogar: 6 packs of adult diapers. Next report will be after July 4th.

June 9

Barrios report for June 6, 2015. This week we delivered 1160 pounds of clothes, 90 pairs of shoes, 3 large totes of sheets, towels, blankets & curtains, 2 totes of household items, 18 bicycles, toys, sport balls, 40+ packs of diapers, baby formula, baby food, baby wipes and 32 food bags. To the free medical clinic: 1 tote of medical supplies.

June 3

Barrios report for May 30, 2015. This week we delivered 1120 pounds of clothes, 3 large totes of towels, sheets, pillows & curtains, 95 pairs of shoes, 14 bicycles, 34 food bags, toys, sport balls and games. To the Esperanza Community Center: 1 tote of material and sewing supplies for their sewing classes. To the local clinics: 6 totes of medical supplies and 2 pairs of crutches. WE ARE LOOKING FOR FOOTED CANES FOR THE CLINIC. IF YOU HAVE ONE SITTING AROUND BRING IT WITH YOU NEXT TRIP AND LEAVE AT THE BAJA HOTEL OR JJ’S CANTINA. And the list goes on and on. If you would like to help, please contact John through JJ’s Cantina in Cholla Bay, his Facebook account, or from the information for the Santa Claus Club above.

June 23 at 6:38pm

Barrios report for June 13, 2015. This week was the Over the Line Softball Tournament a fund raiser for the Santa Claus Club. We did get out Friday and delivered 960 pounds of clothes, 120 pairs of shoes, 3 large totes 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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The arts are alive in Ajo! By Morgana Wallace-Cooper, community artist

The spring and summer seasons were bustling with new and exciting art activity and the summer and fall will serve up some new work too. But it’s not only the festivals, local fairs, and live music that most towns are familiar with. Ajo is celebrating the community arts - art carried out in collaboration with diverse members of a community to promote social change. Art of this kind is equally beautiful and powerful, having a lasting impact on a community. Ajo has been celebrating the community arts for years now, initiated largely by the non-profit International Sonoran Desert Alliance (ISDA), as a way to honor and unite our three prominent cultures - Mexican, Tohono O’odham and Anglo. We are proud to recognize the following community art events and hope to see more people engage in the arts with us!

Street Art Alley, partial view of alley between two historic buildings transformed by murals, an ongoing project initiated in March 2015 as part of the first bi-annual Community Arts Gathering»

The first bi-annual Community Arts Gathering was held in March hosted by ISDA. A coming together of diverse community based artists from this region, across the country, and from Mexico, the Gathering, as it is now referred to, was a multi-day celebration of live performances, presentations, street art, hands-on workshops and delicious culinary experiences. Participating artists described it as an intimate event, small enough to make deep connections but large enough to witness and participate in a wide range of unique and significant work. And most important, the artwork was all community based, speaking to social issues impacting the community. But the event wasn’t just for artists. Nonartists were thrilled to see live performances open to the public and to participate in workshops where all ideas and skill levels were welcomed and celebrated. In addition to the conference-like aspects of the Gathering, participants also had the chance to be part of a street art happening. An alley adjacent to Ajo’s historic downtown Plaza was transformed by street artists from the region. Now exhibiting more than 20 murals, the alley was animated with live music, great conversation, dancing, and more impromptu activity as artists painted murals about the this region on the walls. A glimpse of the alley can be seen from the road heading from Rocky Point through Ajo, just across from 100 Estrella Restaurant and south of the Plaza center. All are welcome to walk

(Artist kneeling in front of cross) Jose Torres Tama, artist from New Orleans performing at the first bi-annual Community Arts Gathering in Ajo

the alley and see the fantastic outcome of the Street Art Happening. The Community Arts Gathering was a great success and will happen again in March 2017. There are few other opportunities in the Sonoran Desert where so much talent and energy comes together in one place. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the 2nd bi-annual event. The Street Art Alley is only one example of fantastic artwork available for the public to enjoy. An Ajo Art Brochure is available at our Chamber of Commerce and local Print Shop. It highlights the location and description of many public artworks found all over the streets of Ajo. From large murals and outdoor sculpture by our local professional artists to funky yard art by untrained, non-residential artists, the Ajo Art Brochure includes a map that guides visitors to each site and provides an overview of the artwork and how they were created. ISDA created and maintains this local art guide. For a glimpse of the brochure go to http://isdanet.org/ajo-art/.

(Group painting mural on table) Aztec Calendar workshop led by artist Oliverio Balcells as part of the first bi-annual Community Arts Gathering in Ajo

The Ajo Council for the Fine Arts (ACFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing the cultural environment of Ajo, took first place for the third time in a row in one of Ajo’s largest community events - the 4th of July parade. The theme for this year’s parade was Founding Fathers and/or Youth Groups of America. They Con’t on Page 47

rockypointtimes@yahoo.com • find us on facebook • follow us on twitter • www.rptimes.com Con’t FROM Page 46 decided on the Boston Tea Party and created a ship the size of a trailer with masts, rigging, and waves that moved up and down. ACFA members wore time period costumes and took the first prize after six years of float making in the 4th of July Parade. Their time and energy spent brainstorming ideas, planning, and constructing is a great example of the communal arts process. You can read more about it and other ACFA activities on the Ajo Artists blog, https://ajoartists.wordpress.com.

to 3 p.m.at 801 N. 2nd Ave. The festival has been enhanced this year to offer more El dia de los muertos ritual traditions. The work of artists and crafters will be for sale and food, live music, folkloric dancing, face painting, children’s activities, beer garden and more is being planned for this colorful day of activities.

(Pomegranate) pomegranate fruit from an orchard in Ajo, celebrating Ajo›s first Pomegranate Festival in October 2015

(Ajo Art brochure image) Ajo Art brochure cover, a guided tour of Ajo›s public works of art, available at Ajo Chamber of Commerce

Coming up September 4th Ajo will host a very special performance by artist Nicolas Valdez. Brought to us by Borderlands Theater in Tucson, Valdez will perform his work Conjunto Blues, a history of conjunto music told through live music, spoken word poetry, and documentary footage. Valdez’s work speaks to the Mexican-American working class experience and has been supported by numerous arts organizations and foundations, allowing him to bring his work to much of the southwest and across the country. This performance is co-sponsored by the Ajo Council for the Fine Arts and will take place on Friday September 4th at 7 p.m. at the Chu Chu Club located at 811 N. 2nd Ave. There will be a raffle and other chances to win prizes at the door and the bar will be open for drinks. Tickets cost $5 per person. And our busy fall season kicks off with two art and fun-filled events that you won’t want to miss. AVita Boutique in the Raven’s Nest is hosting the 2nd Annual Day of the Dead Arts Festival, Sunday, November 1st from 11 a.m.

The second community arts event coming up in the fall is the first annual Ajo Pomegranate Festival, celebrating this wonderful tree and fruit, and honoring the rich biological, historical and cultural diversity of Ajo and the surrounding region. This festival will also mark the 6th anniversary of planting the heirloom orchard in the Curley School Orchard, which is now a part of the Many Hands Urban Farm and Learning Center, operated by the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture (ACSA). This orchard represents the largest number of heirloom species varieties in one location in Arizona, including pomegranates dating back to the 16th century Spanish missionaries, as well as Ajo›s own varieties. The festival will be held on October 31. We will kick off activities on the night of October 30th with a dinner featuring local foods. The day of the festival will feature activities for families and enthusiastic tree growers and presentations and workshops by top experts on heirloom foods Gary Nabhan and Jesus Garcia, and the original designer of the orchard Gregg Dugan, plus the Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture›s team. We issued a call to Ajo›s artists to design art work for this year›s festival, featuring their representations of pomegranates. In addition to the ACSA, the organizing committee and sponsors include ISDA, the Sonoran Desert Conference Center, ACFA, the Desert Senita Community Health Center, Ajo Regional Food Partnership, Ajo Chamber of Commerce and other community groups, making this a collaborative arts event. Fun, educational and full of tasty treats for the whole family. Don’t miss it!

(Boat on trailer and ACFA sign) The Ajo Council for the Fine Arts with their winning 4th of July Parade float

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Mexico Moves to Quack Ups Regulate Use of Drones A literary column By Marcia Diane

As promised here now presented in our break out of the swelter of deep summer can see and feel autumn arriving…our very first contributor from the East Coast. His name is Al Ream and he sought us out after reading Rocky Point Times cover to cover and reveling in the fact we have a literary column. He is working on his graduate degree at Louisiana State University in Liberal Arts and English Literature. Right away I knew we had a unique young man on our hands, whoever these days takes a Liberal Arts Degree…good for him. He shared with me how he came to be doing volunteer work at Organ Pipe National Monument: “My Captain and Sergeant from Hawijah 2005 are Wounded Warriors, and they originally asked me here for one of their work vacays in December. The place agreed with me so much - the panoramas and the work - I decided to return on my own as Summer Trail Rove.” Al’s service was in 05 with Oregon G-Troop Cavalry Scouts, Montana 163rd Infantry and Idaho 116th Engineers at FOBs McHenry, Gaines Mills & Kirkuk Regional Air Base. Here’s one of the first poems he sent me: ---------------------------Not Silent Ridge and mount and sky and peak, Echo, chant and whisper, speak, Coppered rock and rusty throne, Wrought of thought and dust and stone. Al Ream @ 7.9.15 ---------------------------Al is also House Dad at Delta Kappa Epsilon of Louisiana State University and goes by Neal Dachstadter nom de plume. By his own admission he considers himself a stone poet and has so for the last five years. Below a list of where his work appears: Decanto Poetry Magazine, Littlehampton UK, 2013 & 14 ARCH W. Warrior Work-Vacay Pictorials, 2014 & 15 Western Viewpoints and Poetic Images: The Great American West Woodinville, Washington Society of Classical Poets Journal 2015 Mt Hope, New York Printed Another piece sent during his stay: ---------------------------“This morning’s offering from one of the mine trails”: On Severity Severity and drastic slope, Gradient austere: offense. Why then beau the debtor be, When stare they so, at length, at thee. Al Ream @ 7.15.15 ---------------------------Then just last week this arrived in my in box: “The Lyric says that they will print me end of summer. This is the oldest meter and rhyme magazine in N. America. Emily Dickinson and Aline Kilmer were in The Lyric.” Watch this space… And don’t be shy folks, if Al can, we can…send me something and let’s see you in print. Join us won’t you in our on line writing group at: m.diane.writeon@gmail.com

By Bob Snyder

In last months Rocky Point Times, it was reported that all of the toilets in the Puerto Peñasco Police station were stolen in the middle of the night. After an extensive investigation for the last 30 days, the lead detective replied “We haven’t yet cracked the case, and we still have nothing to go on”. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named ‘Amal’. The other goes to a family in Spain, they name him Juan’. Years later; Juan sends a picture of himself to his Mom. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wished she also had a picture of Amal. Her husband responds, ‘’But they are twins. If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Amal. By Jim Ringquist

Drones are becoming much more popular, affordable, and easy to use. They take great photos and video, and they are just downright fun to use. So, what would be better than taking your drone along on vacation to Rocky Point? Well, not so fast. Mexico, just like everyone else, is scrambling to come up with rules to regulate the safe use of drones as they become more and more popular with the general population. If you have a very small drone (under 4.4 pounds), you should be just fine bringing it along with you. But, if your machine is heavier than that, you might want to know some of the new rules. As far as I know, these rules have not been enforced as of yet, but it’s usually best to know them and understand that you could face penalties or have your drone confiscated if you break them.

Mexico has published rules governing the use of drones, allowing people to operate the smallest drones in daylight without a permit but with safety rules. Mexico’s Transportation Department has established three classes of drones according to size: The smallest weigh 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) or less. They won’t require a permit, but like all other drones must stay 9.2 kilometers (5.72 miles) away from airports and 900 meters (985 yards) from helicopter pads. Medium-size drones are defined as weighing between 2 kilograms and 25 kilograms (55 pounds), and require a permit unless they’re operated on the grounds of a flight club. Under rules published earlier this year, large drones over 25 kilograms will require an operating permit and the operator must also have a pilot’s license.

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Thank you for Your Donations:

Louis Lalla, Sacramento CA, donation of shoes Sam Johnson, Tucson, AZ, tv donation La Siesta Motel, Ajo, AZ, donation of sheets, blankets, and pillows DAve Kidston, Tempe, AZ, donation of comforterand pillows Tjalas Family, Tucson AZ, donation of books Dolores McCarthy, Pto. Peñasco, donation of clothing and linens Cheri & Steve Wenk, Corrales, NM, donation of clothing Mitzi & Bob Lange, Prescotts, AZ, donation of pillows, pots and clothes. Dave Beracy, Foun tainhill, AZ, donation of baseball caps Taresa loukota, Page, AZ, donation of shoes and clothes. Bill & Kathleen Schoen, Tucson, AZ & Cholla Bay, donation of misc. Art & Naomi Moss, Mesa, AZ, donation of clothes Elli & Bill Bogden, Pto. Peñasco, donation of clothes, carseat, diapers. Annette & Dennis Homore, Calgary, Alberta, donation of laundry detergent. Greg & Dena Schick, Pagosa Springs, CO, donation of toys, and clothes. Al & Gayle Creamer, Green Valley, AZ, donation of clothes and shoes. Gail Grace & Greg Patterson, Phoenix AZ & Cholla Bay, donation of clothes Tom Coury, Tucson, AZ, donation of clothes and food.

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Do It Yourself Fly Fishing

By Vince Deadmond

Are you thinking about a saltwater fly fishing adventure? If time and money are the only things holding you back, Puerto Peñasco, Mexico (Rocky Point) is a good place to start or to continue your fly fishing quest. Rocky Point has several things going for it as a saltwater fly fishing destination. The Sea of Cortez has many species of fish that can be caught close to shore, the water is warmer than the Pacific, (comfortable wading) and for those of us within driving distance it is a real value. When you figure any destination that requires air fare, expensive lodge, guide fees, and new expensive fly gear, Rocky Point is priced right. This is a great place for a DIY saltwater fly fishing adventure. As a saltwater starter destination you will not need to spend a vast amount of money, if you already have a 6-8 weight fly rod with a matching reel, you have already met the basic entry level for gear. You will need to upgrade some gear and sharpen your fly fishing skill set. If you have no gear at all you can expect to pay a minimum of $600 for a rod and reel combo that will be serviceable. You will need a 200 grain sinking line for your six weight, a 300 grain line for your 7 weight, and a 400 grain line would be good to own if you have an eight weight. I use my 8 weight rod and my 400 grain line more than anything else when I fish Puerto Peñasco. You will need to be able to cast more than 30 feet, and to do that you need to learn how to “double haul” your cast. Many good instructional videos on the internet will have you convinced that you can do this by yourself. Go to your local park with your gear and practice casting your double haul on the grass. You will probably tangle with every tree in the park. The next step is to work with a

coach, a certified casting instructor, they will put you on the right path for a modest fee. Better casters are able to present the fly to more fish. The next skill set improvement you will need is the “strip strike”. Again many videos are available on the internet, but actual fishing practice is the key to perfection. The good thing about Puerto Peñasco fishing is you get many bites from the fish so you can practice this technique. Fishing with a buddy who has mastered the technique is also helpful. Observe someone that has the double haul and the strip strike down and you will be watching a fish catching machine. If you truly enjoy this kind of fishing you will put in the time and effort to get better.

Walking the beach at different times of the day will give you some idea of the structure that may attract fish. Note, rock piles and drop offs are good places to fish when they have water over them. The tide changes from high tide to low tide can be as much as 20 feet or as little as 6 feet. That changes where you are going to have access to fish. Something that will increase your reach is to own an inflatable pontoon boat. These are one person crafts that allow you to go with the tide and fish structure that you may not be able to reach from shore. Summer will be ending soon and it’s a good time to plan a fall family fishing outing, or to keep costs down, split the trip with a fishing buddy, or more than one family split a large condo. Many options are available for housing, from the very modest to the most elegant, but if you compare similar accommodations in San Diego to those in Puerto Peñasco, Rocky Point is a very good value. Vince Deadmond “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy” is available at Best Hardware & Rental 237 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com or at 480 982 7461. Hope to see you on the water soon.

Vince Deadmond “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy” can be reached at Best Hardware 237 N Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ vince@ajbest.com and 480 982 7461.

Peñasco para Cristo

A close-up view of the «Peñasco Para Christo» phrase inscribed in carefully placed rocks on the side of the hill. By Mike Bibb

Located a few miles northeast of the volcanic Pinacate Biosphere Reserve entrance on Hwy 8 in Nayarit --- about half way between Puerto Peñasco and Sonoyta - stands a little hill with a cross on top. I’m not certain how long a cross has been displayed atop the rocky protrusion, but I’ve seen several come and go over the years. As the weather and climate gradually beat them down, someone or a group of someone’s would make certain the cross was regularly painted or replaced. Not an easy task. The hill is steep and extremely rocky, making hiking to the summit a very difficult endeavor. Unless there is a trail on the backside to assist the climb, carrying containers to repaint an existing cross or toting a newly

fabricated one for installation is obviously a herculean chore. Doubly difficult in the summer months. As if maintaining the cross was not arduous enough, the landmark has recently been decorated with another religious display; “Peñasco Para Cristo.” About a third of the way up the north side of the hill, an area was cleared and the phrase was skillfully inscribed with rocks gathered from the site. The lettering appears to be several feet in height and painted a bright white. Quite noticeable from the highway. I’m not sure of the significance of this hill or why it was chosen to display these religious icons other than they are easily visible to approaching traffic from both directions. If anyone has additional information regarding this matter, I’m sure many Rocky Point Times readers would be interested in learning of it.

The little hill alongside Hwy 8, a few miles northeast of Nayarit. In addition to the «Peñasco Para Cristo» inscription on the side, notice the cross standing atop the summit.

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National Month of Wills can save the surviving family lots of expense. Without a Mexican will, it will generally be assumed that a deceased person wanted his body returned to his country of citizenship. The body will be taken to a local mortuary for storage By Gretchen Corpe Ellinger, VP Education, AMPI Chapter 51 Puerto Peñasco

Yes, you read it correctly - wills. In an effort to encourage people to prepare their testamentos, or wills, September is designated Mes del Testamento in Mexico. This is a nationwide challenge from the Federal Government to the entire population to get their final wishes formalized, legally and in writing. The legal community has been asked to assist in every way possible, so that as many people as possible can successfully execute their wills. “Why is this of interest to me?” you may ask. The answer is that, if you spend very much time in Mexico, or if you own property in Mexico, you might want to seriously consider the merits of having a will in Mexico. Even if you have a perfectly good will in your country of origin. Many foreigners to Mexico mistakenly believe that the directives in their wills in the USA, Canada, or other country of nationality will cover their Mexico interests. It is generally true that a will written in a foreign country will carry very little weight in Mexico, and instead Mexican inheritance laws or other directives, such as succession designated in a bank trust, will prevail. As well, while the bank trust addresses the real estate property, it does not refer to the furniture, ATV’s, boat, car, etc. - all those things that are always there when we come to visit, which are best managed in a will. If you are a foreigner to Mexico with a business in Mexico, you absolutely need a Mexican will! If a visitor or a foreigner (to Mexico) who is a permanent resident in Mexico dies while in Mexico, his Mexican will

until next of kin can come in person, with the proper documents, to claim it, give the mortuary transportation instructions, and pay for the mortuary and transportation services. A will would have specified what was to be done with the body, and the wishes of the deceased could have been filled immediately, without permission from a relative who may or may not really know the wishes of the deceased, and with much less expense. There are no shortcuts for writing your will in Mexico; that is, no kits at the office supply or online. A certain formality is required in all Mexican documents, and to be valid they must be written in Spanish. Writing your will require the assistance of a Notario Publico. In honor of Mes del Testamento, many notarios publicos will be extending hours, reducing fees, and offering expertise at very low rates to all who are interested in writing a will. For a list of local Notarios Publicos click on “Puerto Peñasco” or “Sonoyta” after opening http://www.icreson.gob. mx/notarios-publicos.php. You will be much more secure in Mexico once your Mexican will has been written! Thanks to Eleazar Jiménez, Attorney at Law, for assistance with this article. Contact him at 638-388-1200. Gretchen Ellinger has lived in Puerto Peñasco and worked as a real estate agent for 13 years. She is past president of the local chapter of AMPI, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, and for 8 years served as the AMPI Vice President of Education. She also consults with people who are considering retirement in Mexico, and is a tireless advocate for Puerto Peñasco. She can be reached at 638384-0458 or 602-317-3881 (USA).

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Fish Identification Giant Black Sea Bass (Mero Prieto)

Body dark gray to black and has numerous fine teeth. This fish is fairly common to the north of the Midriff. They feed on Mackerel, Lobster, Tuna, Shark and large chunk baits and can grow to over 500 lbs. Giant Black Sea Bass prefer deep rocky bottoms. They are strong fighters and make excellent table fair.

Gulf Grouper (Baya)

By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

I recently spoke with Pilar Iturralde. “Training is part of our culture at Seaside” she told me. Pilar is the director of Seaside University, where employees spend time updating their skills. Managers, maids, and office staff, everyone spends time at the University. “They get the tools they need to do a great job for our Seaside owners, and also for the visitors to the resort properties we manage.” A recent week night found a classroom full of adults studying math. But this was something a little different. “These are the first GED classes we are offering” says Pilar. “With all of the training we are already doing, we thought maybe we could offer something extra that our people might want.” “You know, it’s hard.” I spoke with a Seaside employee who is going through the program to get her High School graduation certificate. “I am here, my mom too. And sometimes my daughter comes as well! Just two more months. But it’s worth it and I feel great about doing it.” Seaside pays for the books that are needed. “We are the link with the Board of Education too” says Pilar. “This is available also to the family members of Seaside employees.” Some of those in class already have High School diplomas earned in the United States. But the process of getting these accepting by the education system in Mexico is not straight forward. So much so that going through the courses and taking the certification tests is the most direct way to earn the credential here. Seaside has a good reputation with those who work there because of things like the GED program, as well as other benefits that are offered. Seaside is a leader in applying technology, training, and responsive customer relations, as well as having a presence in the local community through the Mexico Children’s Foundation, where kids with critical health care needs and their families can find the support they need. As this next summer comes to an end, the first class of students will be awarded their diplomas. Seaside looks forward to offering a place for its employees, and family members, to earn something of real value. Pilar tells me “People who work and complete something like this, well it is good for a person’s self-esteem. It is hard work, but the work comes from them.”

This Sea Bass is the most common large Grouper in the upper and central Gulf. They can grow to about 5ft. in length and weigh up to 200 lbs. In the summer these fish usually are found at depths below 100 ft., but in late fall they move to shallower reefs, then back to deep water in early summer. They prefer rocky bottoms with caves and crevices. They are veracious predators and strong fighters when hooked.

Broom Tail Grouper (Garropa Jasplada)

The body color is olive brown with dark irregular blotches on the sides. Unlike other Groupers it has a tagged tail fin. Groupers prefer deep waters and takes large baits and jigs. Very strong fighter, but dives into rocks. They can weigh up to 100 lbs., and make excellent eating.

Leopard Grouper – Spotted phase / Leopard Grouper golden phase

Leopard or Golden Grouper (Sardinera) – This fish has two color phases; a golden phase which is uncommon and the spotted phase. The spotted phase has small reddish brown spots and a grayish brown black with white margins on the fins. They prefer shallow water and feed at dawn and dusk. Average weight is 5-25 lbs., but can grow up to 50 lbs. A good strong fighter that uses rocks to his advantage. Makes for great eating.

Spotted Cabrilla (Pinta, Cabrilla Pinta)

The body and fins are covered by reddish-brown spots. General coloration of the body is gray with dusky bars. The coloration looks very much like a Sand Bass, but this fish is much larger (up to 30 lbs.). This fish has rounded dorsal, anal and tail fins. They are found abundantly in rocky structures and will hit feathers, jigs and fresh dead baits. Good fighters and excellent eating.

Barred Pargo (Pargo Mulato)

This fish is found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. They are deep bodied, greenish-gold on their back with red on their lower sides and about 8 dark bars across the body. They average 3 -10 lbs., but can grow up to 30 lbs. Pargo are a good fighting fish that takes chunk baits fished on the bottom and are very good eating.

Red Snapper (Huachinango)

The body and fins are bright red with a pink to white belly. They prefer deep water around 250 ft. and fee mainly at night. The average weight is 2-5 lbs. but do get up to 15 lbs. Red Snapper takes baits fished near the bottom and yo-yo’d jigs. Excellent eating.

Spotted Sand Bass (Cabrilla Pintica)

A very abundant fish found inshore and offshore in the upper Sea of Cortez. Their color is an olivebrown with many black spots. The Spotted Sand

Bass frequents shallow to moderate depths over sand and rocky bottoms. Takes live bait, small lures and feathers. Makes good live bait for larger fish, also is very good eating. Averages 1-3 lbs.

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Cortez Halibut (Lenguado)

A flat fish with both eyes on one side. Found throughout the Sea of Cortez both inshore and offshore. Dark brown above with 8 -10 dark spots and a white underside. Prefers sandy bottoms. Takes drifted live or dead baits and small feathers. The mouth has a large single row of sharp teeth in each jaw. They average 3-5 lbs., but can get up to 25 lbs., and are excellent eating.

Finescale Trigger Fish (Cotchi)

Found throughout the Sea of Cortez, both inshore and offshore. Body color ranges from brownish to a blueish gray. They are voracious feeders and will take almost any bait and most jigs. Cotchi are very strong fighters and an excellent eating fish. Average weight is 2 – 4 lbs., but can weigh more than 8 lbs. and grow to 2 ½ ft. in length.

Pacific Sharpnose Shark (Bironche)

This Shark is blueish gray on the back shading into a reddish brown on it’s sides. The Sharpnose has non-serrated teeth with a deep notch on one side. This shark is commonly caught out of Puerto Peñasco and is the most common requiem shark in the Gulf. Grow to 4ft. in length.

Scalloped Hammerhead (Pez Martillo)

Deep olive to brownish gray with a white belly. Has a long upper tail lobe and a evenly scalloped head. This Shark is common throughout the Gulf and can reach up to 12 ft. in length.

Sierra Mackerel (Pez Sierra)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez inshore in large schools. The Sierra body colors are dark blue on the back and silver on its sides with several rows of golden spots along the sides. An excellent game fish that hits jigs and live bait. These fish are a very good eating especially as ceviche. They are also used extensively for bait. The average weight is 1-5 lbs. but can reach 15 lbs. and 3 ft. long.

Paloma Pompano (Palometa Pampanito)

Pompano are common throughout the Gulf. They are usually taken from shore or in shallow water on shiny spoons and lures. The body of the Pompano is dark on top with bright silvery sides and black tips on the dorsal fins. An excellent eating fish that grows up to 20 inches and up to 5lbs.

Yellowtail (Jurel De Aleta Amarilla)

F o u n d throughout the Sea of Cortez except in the far noth. Colors consist of a brassy yellow strip along its side and a blue/gray to olive above. Prefers live bait or jigs trolled or yo-yo’d. The fillets are best when marinated and then barbecued. Yellowtails gro to 5 ft. long and can weigh up to 80 lbs.

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Information and souvenirs from the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve can now be found in the Old Port, following the opening of an information center geared at providing material about this privileged spot to both tourists and residents alike. The information center (located across from the church and sharing a parking lot with Thrifty) is stocked with pamphlets about routes and sites of interest both at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and the Schuk Toak Visitors Center just north of town. In addition, the new office provides details regarding hours and tips for visitors. The new spot in town also offers great shopping for Pinacate souvenirs, including coffee mugs, key chains and t-shirts, allowing visitors to take home an item from the Biosphere Reserve that was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Horacio Ortega, Deputy Director of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas at the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve, indicated they are continuing to equip the information center in order to provide more information for tourists while making the office more attractive. The new Pinacate Information Center in the Old Port is located at the corner of 1ro de Junio just steps from the malecón (across from church) and is open daily from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. In coming months the info center also hopes to begin offering tours to the Pinacate through associated tour companies. 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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BARB’S DOG RESCUE NEWSLETTER “Help Us Help Them”

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.

By Barb Mumaugh

Twenty years ago, the majority of people didn’t think twice about getting a puppy from a pet store. After all, the puppies usually came complete with AKC papers and a sweet story about the charming “farm” or family where they were born. But then news stories started coming out after multiple lifethreatening genetic problems emerged, due to breeding facilities known as “puppy mills”. Deplorable breeding and boarding facilities were exposed, where dogs were repeatedly bred and kept in small cages stacked on top of each other, with feces and unsanitary conditions, contaminating and threatening the lives of the dogs. Puppies were torn from their mothers too early and shipped across country and frequently got sick or even died upon their destination in a pet store. Thanks to the ever increasing social media awareness, a new social movement is starting and many people are now becoming aware of what puppy mills are and what goes on in them. This awareness is influencing our values, behaviors and laws - and in turn, could save millions of companion animals. We are now seeing a cultural shift in the way people see companion animals. Helping to popularize the cause is the first step in changing a community. As more animals are adopted in a community, people become more conscious and aware of the large numbers of homeless dogs and cats. More people, in turn, begin to participate by helping those in need and demanding policies that are more animal friendly. Everyone can help to make this happen. Helping to support your local shelter through donations, or advocating for new laws are a few of the ways to help the movement.

Area Beaches!

Phoenix, Arizona recently passed a city law banning pet stores from selling puppy mill dogs and now only allow sale of dogs obtained through non-profit rescue groups. So far, 68 North America jurisdictions have banned the sale of milled dogs and cats in pet stores. You can make a difference! Support your local shelters in any way you can...every effort will make a difference to a rescue dog – volunteer, donate, spread the word or adopt! Barb’s Rescue is an example of a rescue group in our own community. And if you can adopt your own “rescue dog”, is there any place more beautiful than walking along the beach in Rocky Point and having a loyal, “best friend” and companion by your side? Please visit us anytime if you are considering adopting or just want to stop by and see some wonderful rescue dogs! We are always in desperate need of dog food so anything you can do to help with this would be greatly appreciated. Donations can either be dropped off at the rescue, mailed to P.O. Box 116 Lukeville 85341 or at www.barbsdogrescuerp.com. We can also coordinate donations to be transported from Phoenix to Rocky Point. Please visit us on our Barb’s Dog Rescue Facebook page as well for updates, pictures and news.

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.

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 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.

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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Utah District 5420 Rotarians Put Service Above Self During First Ever Conference in Puerto Peñasco By Joe Houchin

Utah District 5420 Rotary Club has had a love affair with our little slice of paradise by the sea since as early as 2009. That was the year Rotarian leaders met up with leaders of the nonprofit, all volunteer Families Helping Families (FHF) who had been building homes each year in Rocky Point and donating them to deserving needy families there. The Rotarians were intrigued by the goodness of FHF, the number of young people who gave up their holidays to help their parents accomplish this great service, and the terrific opportunity it presented for Rotary youth clubs to participate. They all realized the compatibility of their mutual goals.

By the following June a small group of 20 Rotarian youths had raised the funds to cover their expenses for the entire trip to Puerto Peñasco and contribute to the materials to build their home. That small group not only set a precedent for future growth, but showed the depth of their commitment to humanitarian efforts and proved that the words “Service Above Self ” emblazoned on their T-shirts were much, much more than just a slogan of the worldwide Rotary Clubs. Interest by both Rotarian youth clubs, Interact (Jr. High and High School age) and Rotaract (College age) was

extraordinary and the second year the participants had more than doubled to 70 dedicated and committed youngsters. By the third year, the year we learned of the project and began covering this amazing feat, participation by the youth clubs had reached exponential proportions with 180 youngsters, many of whom had been here before, plus group leaders, chaperones and parents totaling 240 people. Incredible as it sounds, this huge group worked seamlessly for four full days and built three complete homes starting with nothing but the foundation and piles of concrete blocks, 2X4’s, cement mixers and outstanding, experienced supervision by Families Helping Families volunteers. What is so awe inspiring about this very special group of young people is their commitment to these projects, which are still going, is that their commitment goes far beyond the time and hard work of building three homes in four days. Each of the kids start much earlier each year raising their own money, about $1,000 each to pay all the expenses of their trip as well as the cost of each house they build! They sell oranges, mow lawns, hold garage sales and many other creative efforts to be a part of this annual journey. That is true commitment, dedication and action toward fellow human beings in need. It is also an inspiring attribute that says so much about our younger generation. This year from June 8-13, for the first time in Utah Rotary District 5420 history, their annual conference was held not only outside Utah, but outside the U.S. Puerto Peñasco was the appreciative beneficiary of a phenomenal amount of Rotary services, donations, and presentations of valuable and needed equipment and funds during the conference that brought over 750 attendees participating in more than 50 separate service projects resulting in major improvements to our community. Organization as well as commitment was key to the astronomical number of projects the Rotarians were able to complete in such a short visit. Of course, as indicated earlier, commitment to serving others is a way of life for Rotarians. Rotary District 5420 completed $14,000 in renovations to their Rotary sponsored school in town that included remodeling and repairing the plumbing in bathrooms and painting the entire school inside and out. They modernized the entry gate, installed new playground equipment, fourteen air conditioners and built a storage room and a new perimeter fence. In other parts of the community, Rotary youth groups, in conjunction with Families Helping Families, built three more homes and, by special request, added an expansion and handicapped capable bathroom to the local Piñata factory made up of former graduates of the La Montaña School for children

with special needs. The request was made to FHF by Piñata factory volunteer director and retired La Montaña school professor, Melba Moreno Lerma through local charity catalyst and longtime resident, Kory Bonini. FHF responded immediately and worked this special project into the youth’s construction schedule. This particular contribution by the two organizations clearly affected the morale, attitude and motivation of the 15 to 20 special needs workers and their parents while also giving the factory needed space to increase production and create an in-house showcase for their Piñatas. Rotary assistance to the Piñata factory didn’t stop with the construction benefits; the Rotarians took a portion of their limited time in town to learn how to make over 200 piñatas, many of which they purchased for gifts to bring back to Utah, donating the proceeds back to the Piñata factory. You can locate a piñata at Su Casa on “Rodeo Drive” who sell them and give all proceeds to the Piñata Factory. On Friday FHF and Rotary presented four homes that were built during the Rotary youth’s last trip to Rocky Point. The keys to these fully furnished 1,000 square foot homes were handed to the four pre-selected deserving families during a ceremony in front of hundreds of Rotary spectators. Other projects by the Utah Rotary District 5420 conference attendees included landscaping all around the Hemodialysis Center; donation of 150 laptops to the education sector; distribution of 500 pairs of sunglasses to local workers constantly at risk of sun damage to their eyesight such as fishermen, utilities workers, gardeners and others. Another 100 graduated lens glasses were provided to residents as well. Pre-conference planning, organization and coordination that took place before and during the Rotary visit resulted in the monumental accomplishments by the

humanitarian organization clicking like clockwork at every turn and such smooth running, as praised by District 5420 Governor Mike Wells, could have never happened were it not for the diligent tasking of the local host, Mar de Cortés Rotary Club, which amazingly enough, was organized just last year. Under the guidance of local 2014-2015 Rotary President, Eduardo Vallejo Vázquez, the hosting and on-the-ground coordination duties flowed flawlessly throughout the week from arrival to departure.

Should you be interested in learning more about the local Club Rotario Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortés, they currently meet on Wednesdays at 8:00AM in Don Julio’s restaurant at the Old Port (Malecón). Email enriquefmi@outlook. com or leonardoemj8@hotmail.com. This year’s Rotary conference was indeed a landmark event because it emphasized the practicality of having a large meeting such a short distance from the U.S. border in the new, fully accommodating facility with such easy access to our world class beaches and iconic Sea of Cortez in a community full of friendly, courteous, mostly bilingual citizens whose goal is to help you have a great time while here. You will meet new friends among the American residents throughout your visit as well. The conference also brought to the surface how much the Rotary clubs have meant to the community over the years while assuring the local citizens that the Rotarian youth organizations will continue to bring their “Service Above Self ” commitment to Puerto Peñasco far into the future. The successful new Puerto Peñasco Mar de Cortez Rotary Club will continue to fill the needs of individuals, organizations and society as a whole with charitable deeds and donations.

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Deutsche Bratwurst or German Brats By Walter Malchow

A bratwurst (German), also known as a brat in American English, is a sausage usually composed of veal, pork or beef. The name is derived from Old High German Brätwurst, from brät-, which is finely chopped meat and Wurst, or sausage. Though the brat in bratwurst described the way the sausages are made, modern Germans associate it with the German verb “braten”, which means to pan fry or roast. Bratwurst is usually grilled or pan fried, and sometimes cooked in broth or beer. The first documented evidence of the Bratwurst in Germany dates back to 1313, and can be found in the Franconia city of Nuernberg, which is still an internationally renowned center for the production of grill sausages. Recipes for the sausage vary by region and even locality; some sources list over 40 different varieties of German bratwurst, many of the best known originating in Franken (today for the most part situated in northern Bavaria, but still culturally quite distinct), its northern neighbor Thueringen and adjacent areas. How the sausages are served is also locally different, but most commonly they are regarded as a snack served with or in a Brötchen (white

bread roll made from wheat flour) and eaten with hot German mustard. As a pub dish, it is often accompanied by sauerkraut or potato salad and sometimes served with dark, crusty country bread made predominantly from rye flour, less commonly with a Brezel (pretzel). It is a very popular form of fast food in German-speaking countries, often cooked and sold by street vendors from small stands. I am producing, selling and serving here in Rocky Point, Sonora original Thueringer Rostbratwurst. The Recipe I am using is original and hundreds of years old and of course SECRET. You can try going through the Internet and this special Recipe YOU WILL NEVER FIND. By the way, customers ask me, why I am not producing Italian Sausages. There are 2 reasons: I am a specialist for producing German Brats and Italian sausage has absolutely nothing to do with a BRATWURST. Very simple explanation, right? And as a German I like it to produce the traditional kind. Every Friday and Saturday at my place Fremont Blvd./Corner of Nuevo Leon (entrance) there you can enjoy my German Brats on the barbeque in a bun with Sauerkraut and Mustard. 3Pm – 7PM. 6 per or 12 per, frozen packages you can buy on a daily basis. Please call Mex. Cell (044-638) 1104970 or My Skype Phone (602) 903-3790. See You Chef Walter

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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. We serve Breakfast from 8am-11am and Lunch 11am - 2pm and Dinner Specials. post15mx@mail.com (#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 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 and lunch. Sunday 8AM - 2PM (Closed Wednesdays) (011-52638) 383-5181 www.giuseppis. info. Leashed, well behaved dogs always welcome. (#56-6) DENTAL SERVICES WANT A DENTIST WHO USES THE latest in technology and equipment when getting your teeth cared for? Ernesto Grijalva, D.D.S. comes highly recommended by all of his patients – ask anyone of them! Stop by his office located on Blvd. Fremont, just south of the fire dept. or call Mario for an appointment (011-52-638) 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) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to Rocky Point/San Carlos since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. Email geoff@ bordermovers.com or phone (480) 232-3518. (#90-9)

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) CONDO FOR RENT – 2BD 2 1/2 BA. Garage. Spectacular ocean view, in Old Port. (044-638) 3808233. (#100-1) Affordable, Luxury BEACH FRONT Home – in the premiere community of Playa Encanto, 5 Star, Sleeps 12; Photos/Availability/Rates vrbo. com/85525, c (602) 206-4357, Elena (#100-10) 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) PRINCESA CONDO RESORT B-502 – 3Bedrooms, 2bath, $229,000, Mex Ban Trust holding title. Fully furnished. Excellent view of the courtyard and ocean. Call Paul at PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@hotmail.com (#102-13) TWO STORY HOUSE FOR SALE – On the north of Calle 15 (Francisco Leon del a Barra) after Villa Granada before Josefa (the big Blvd.) English/Spanish spoken. Ask for Alicia (602) 4123112 or (638) 383-5234. (#10216) 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)

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RV PARKS & SPACES

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)

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)

LOTS FOR SALE OCEAN VIEW – Three in Las Conchas, three in Playa Encanto. All six for $99,000! Call Dirk at 602-799-3385 for details. (#11529) 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) PHARMACIES FARMACIAS DE DESCUENTO– DISCOUNT PHARMACY – best prices in Rocky Point guaranteed with 6 locations in town. (638) 383-3131. (#127-1) 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) HOME INSPECTIONS. Be an intelligent investor: Get a home inspection before you buy your next home or investment property in Mexico. Puerto Peñasco’s only full time Home Inspector. Call (602) 748-4134, local dial (044-638) 380-7212 or email tomthomas360@gmail.com. (#140-4)

6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Josefa on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, and with all the services, Call (480)225-6546. (#152-22) 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 – Sales, service & installation. Residential & Commercial (638) 103-5317 Mex Cel. (602) 635-2246 Vonage. (#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) AMERICAN HOME SERVICES, YOUR HOME SERVICES CONCIERGE – Any and all home services/repairs and maintenance including HOME WATCH - maintenance and repair review for your property. WiFi thermostats, monitoring services, etc. www.americanhomeservices. mx (044-638) 107-6750 (520) 303-1016 (#157-9) 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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Please sign me up for the newspaper. If you have an extra copy of June I’d appreciate it if its not too much trouble. Also, do you have any recommendations for places to stay at a reasonable cost? Thank you, Roy Rabe Just a few lines to comment on your October issue of the Rocky Point Times, as to the reporting of the development of the new facilities being constructed in the Sandy Beach area. As stated it has come to a complete stand still. You reported that there is controversy in regards to contractual issues. As reported “It’s all up in the Air”. I have been coming down to Rocky Point for over 30 years and have always enjoyed “Sandy Beach” as it is the only beautiful beach area in the immediate area. Hearing of the new facilities being built, I was afraid that the beach would disappear. Nothing had been mentioned in any of your previous monthly accounts of happenings in Rocky Point in regards to the status of Sandy Beach. Nothing has been reported as to the status of the beach with regards to its closing Since “Boomerfest” didn’t happen, and I assumed that this was the area designated for the event, why hasn’t the beach been opened up for visitors to pay to use? Vacationing last week in Rocky Point, the beach is completely fenced off. A high chain link fence completely runs from the road to the ocean with no access to the beach. The beach area that was used by visitors had no construction on it what so ever and I could not imagine why it could not be opened for “day use” only. Rocky Point is losing money and tourist dollars by closing the beach. My question is: why hasn’t more information been provided in your publication in regards to the closure of Sandy Beach? Your section of beaches in the Oct issue is void of any information in reference to the area. Sometimes the lack of information is as bad as negative information, however the fact remains that the word is going around in social media circles that it is hurting the tourist traffic in Rocky Point. I know of several people who cancelled their trips when they heard that the beach was closed Your covering all the wonderful attractions that a cruise ship offers and continue to gush on that topic however the important

issues, for the tourist traffic, is not there I know the purpose of the Rocky Point Times is to inform the visiting public, through your advertising of events and happenings in the town of Puerto Peñasco. However, I also believe that you slant your reporting so as not to “frighten away” the tourist dollar by omitting events which would do so. Case in point the outbreak of violence we all heard about on the news, and now this omission of information so vital to the tourist. I know you want to keep the tourist coming down and bad news doesn’t sit well with the gringos. However, when people come from hundreds of miles away and you are the only source of information available it is very unfair not to report and inform the public on matters that would make or break their decision to make the trip. Tell Gus Brown Jr. and Wendy Winzer to give us back Sandy Beach. Remaining your faithful subscribers Tim & Rose Mannett Rose, we couldn’t agree with you more. We thought, as you and many others did, that the ‘fencing off ’ of the beach area next to our Home Port was (at first) for Boomerfest. When that DIDN’T HAPPEN, we expected the ‘fencing’ to be removed and that portion of Sandy Beach to be reopened to the public. When that DIDN’T HAPPEN, we started looking for answers as to why the only access to Sandy Beach (without being a visitor at one of the Resorts or a visitor or resident of one of the Condos) was Playa Hermosa, which is the large Sandy Beach area between Las Gaviotas and Playa Bonita Resort. Playa Hermosa has seen a huge investment on massive construction for parking and stairway access down to the beach, and we have reported on the “beach-walk’ planned for that area, BUT we were looking for answers about the rest of the open beach area. WE DON’T HAVE THE ANSWER FOR YOU, EXCEPT WE ARE STILL BEING TOLD THAT THE PORTION OF BEACH TO BE USED FOR THE FAILED BOOMERFEST WAS RENTED OUT FOR TWO YEARS. We have heard many “reasons” as to why the beach area from Esmeralda Resort to Wrecked at the Reef is still fenced off, but we don’t have the real answer for you. When we know, you will know. Until then....remember there is an entire other beach area on the other side of ‘Whale Hill’. The Mirador Beach, Where Manny’s Beach Club sits at one end and Playa de Oro RV

Resort at the other, is entirely open with rooms and restaurants to welcome you. I have a bag of books for you...I just need to get down there to give them to you. Patricia Newton Medrano Anytime from Mon thru Fri, 9AM until 5PM (Unless we’re at lunch, which is often. LOL) We only crossed once and that was last February for our first time in Rocky Point. Everyone was sooo pleasant and helpful. We hope to come this Feb again for a little minivacation. We are snow-birders from outside Vancouver British Columbia and winter here in Tucson. Heard so much about Rocky Point had to see it for ourselves and we were not disappointed. Karen Taylor Karen, so HAPPY to read your comment. That is what we expect our visitors to experience. Please LIKE our Rocky Point Times Facebook Page and FRIEND Sandra OHare (bright yellow Tshirt, blond hair) to get ALL our posts about Rocky Point. To READ our paper ONLINE, simply go to www.rptimes.com and click on the orange ISSUU logo at the top. For 38 Years we have never had a problem crossing the border. Thanks to the country that is so generous to share their land & people with us. Susi Graham Lerma WOW, 38 years!! You have me beat by over 10 years!!

people who are visiting do not know the good places to go eat!! in Gdl. we have 490 restaurants in the system...and restaurants even post - please post your review on trip advisor!! but that is when they know they are good!! saludos!! Mercy Duenas Good idea, Mercy. We will have to try to remember this, and keep ‘nudging’ our readers to post on Trip Advisor. I guess if I used it, I would think of posting on it, right? Ya, they don’t like to post signs for anything notifying travelers of closures, Flooded roads, accidents, or hidden obstacles ie boulders that overturn semi’s. Pretty frustrating. Seems like a Road Closed sign would be pretty easy. Denise Bee Gila Bend to Maricopa (#238) it’s a long way around when this road is closed, and they don’t tell you until you get to the closure!

Can you tell me the times Mass is held at the Catholic church near the Old Port? and is there another Catholic church in town? If yes, where is that church and Mass times? THANKS! Love the paper so much and your FB posts!!! Regina Rogers Edwards Intown - Iglesia de Guadalupe: Monday 8am, Tuesday -Saturday 8am & 6pm, Sunday 8am/ 10am/ 1pm/ 6pm. Old Port 388-9831 mass at 8am and 6pm everyday.

On the editorial this month, yes, without ever knowing Tom, I would agree that Rocky Point has probably never had a better ambassador! Well said. Also the AARP article on non-US medical procedures, it was very nice that they listed Mexico specifically. Although, .Lannette Phipps,...50 is the age for AARP subscribers...So it might be creeping faster than you think! It was a good profile since medical and dental procedures can be quite costly. Thanks for calling it out for those visiting Mexico. Just picked up the issue from my post office box, and read thru it cover to cover (as usual). 22 years, yeah! Debbie Christofferson Thanks for writing, Debbie. I do believe that Lannette is batting 1,000 on her EDITORIAL writings!!

I know!! I think everyone in Peñasco needs to start getting on Trip Advisor (it is wonderful) and posting their favorites!!! Tell everyone!! you guys are great!! and it is a pitty that

Spent Wed - Friday in Las Conchas. Amazing weather Rusty Akers We are looking forward to perfect weather for 8 months now!!

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Our Contributing writers...

Sandy Spain

Marcia Diane

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.

I’ve had the honor of writing for one of the best publications in the business and with some of the finest colleagues for over a year now, yea RPT! When I was little I promoted circuses and trained animals. Now that was something to write about. When I grew up I just couldn’t stop, writing that is. Though I’ve stolen and trained some horses since then. Can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live than this astounding Sonoran Desert Sea…lucky, lucky me. Anybody who’s inclined to share their private thoughts, don’t hesitate to join our on-line writing group at m.diane. writeon@gmail.com. We put out our submissions every second Friday of the month. See you all there.

Gretchen Ellinger

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

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.

Mike Bibb

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.

Vince Deadmond

Vince Deadmond, “The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy”, is coowner of Best Hardware in Apache Junction, AZ. He is an enthusiastic, caffeinated, fly fisher in search of a really good cookie. He has fly fishing stories published on the web, in local newspapers and magazines. His stories tangle family, friends, and fly lines.

Bob Snyder

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

Cap’n Greg

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. High school class clown. Transplanted out west at the tender age of 20. Married in Las Vegas, where he raised 3 kids. Worked in sales his whole adult life. He has been coming to RP on vacation for about 20 years from Las Vegas. He has lived and worked year round at Puerta Privada on Sandy Beach for the past 5 years. Bob had a ton of fun being cast from the local pool to play a small roll in the Diego Luna directed movie, ‘Cesar Chavez’ staring Michael Peña. Loves fishing, golfing, horseshoes and pool, and of course, telling jokes.

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.

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.

Nancy Phelan

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

in Old Town near Mercedes.

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, and at Gaby & Luis Galeria

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In life we are given an option either:

“LIVE LIKE ROLLING STONES” or “ROLL LIKE LIVING STONES” By Jose Arturo Carranza R. Ministerios Pidras Vivas A.C. Board Member American Home Services- Rep.

All neighbors in Puerto Peñasco are aware of the astonishing beauty and riches of this corner in the Sonoran Desert and Sea of Cortez and the extreme contrasting conditions on how new human settlements on the skirts of Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) are.

Who hasn’t fallen in love with the sunsets and soft sand on Sandy Beach when with kids or grandchildren? Who is not sad to leave the cool starry nights in Las Conchas when having to head back home? Who hasn’t brought out the Rock Star inside while walking hand in hand with our loved ones while passing by a live band at Old Port, Calle 13 or Mirador?…Have to admit it, we all have at some time. Enjoying all this is a blessing well deserved to most of us. Sharing all this with our families is something that will prevail in their hearts and minds beyond our time and something that will carry us in their hearts as good deeds. Our investment in properties on the beach or in town will turn to be quality time for our future generations only if the natural beauty of this place is in balance with its population. There is a group of good hearted neighbors who think that this awesome place can start losing its shine if the attraction of the area for those looking for jobs and a better way of life do not match their expertise. This happens everywhere when public services do not match the growth of a city and when jobs are not created at the speed of these arrivals. This hard working group is aware that this can turn into a social problem not only affecting the new comer’s families but to all whom live here in temporary or permanent bases. Living Stones Ministries (a Mexican Non Profit) is one of these local efforts providing funding to bring some relief to those in need while that balance is reached (it will come sometime in the next 5 to 10 years, always slower than the demand). At Living Stones Ministries (Ministerio Piedras Vivas A.C.) we believe that the aid has to be aimed to body and soul and to do this efficiently, we have gathered a dependable solid group of volunteer servers dedicated to spreading the Good

News and thanks to people and businesses like you, we can prepare lunch (locals solid meal of the day) for about 30 adults and 40 kids, Monday through Friday. We are also to create a bicultural and technology friendly environment at our Community Centre located on Callejon Benito Juarez and 64th Ave. at Octava San Rafael (East of town), to have these kids and parents updated into where their world is going with Technology. These are some of our Community Centre’s more urgent needs : Food as in canned goods, perishables and produce; our kitchen needs a large freezer to keep fish, poultry and beef donations ; clothes as outerwear and shoes; computers, laptops preferably to introduce kids to what public schools use in Rocky Point; we are also in the need of volunteers to teach English and Basic Bilingual Computer and all the schooling materials that go with it; we also teach Spanish reading and writing (you’ve be surprised how many adults need this basic training); we provide bilingual Bible readings, before and after lunch every day we serve. We also cultivate our garden in the backyard of our Centre and produce high quality compost with all the remains of organic food and sell it to the public to help cover some of the needs (propane, water, electricity, gasoline, etc.) We invite you to know us and start being part of this effort that can turn into a great pleasure at the snap of a finger. As you can tell the needs are many. If you want to be a monthly donor please contact our President Eneida Gaspar at her Mexican Cell. (638) 690 0836, she is bilingual; or our Treasurer, Mr. Richard Turner, at Mex. Cell. (638) 107 6750 or USA- (520) 331 9605 (English only). So do you want to be a Rolling Stone or a LIVING STONE? If so, send your tax deductible contribution to: Living Stones Ministries, address: c/o Deb Turner, PO Box 222, Lukeville, AZ, 85341. We are in the prosess of building our web site to receive donations on line. Our temporary on line donation site is: http://about gsm.org/donate. Please indicate is for Living Stones Ministries (LSM). Donors List: American Home Services (638) 107 6750; International Service Learning; Fruteria California; Gas Continental del Pacifico; Hidrogas de Agua Prieta; Oasis Purified Water,Fish Market; Ron and Mary Kaiser; Ron and Carol Okinga and the time from many volunteers of Puerto Peñasco Churches. Blessings to you all.

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