Rocky Point Times September 2017 by Rocky Point Services

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By Marco Zepeda

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! ROCKY POINT TIMES STAFF Thomas Nelson O’Hare III (RIP 1941-2013) Founder / Owner Sandra Jo O’Hare Owner / Managing Editor / Publisher Lannette Phipps Editorial / Contributing Writer Alicia Grajeda - Administrative Executive Marco Zepeda - Sales and Accounts Executive Beatriz Lumbreras - Freelance Graphic Artist Manny Sánchez Radical Gravity Media Web + Social + Video www.RadicalGravity.com 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.

Hello, hope you are all doing well. I am writing the editorial again this month to let you know some of what’s happening around town. I would like to thank everyone who congratulated me on last month’s editorial. It really did motivate me, and proof of that is, I am writing it once more. August was a hard month for me. The reason I say that is because the humidity really got to me. I checked the weather apps and it looks like we had around 40% to 65% humidity most days. But, even though the month was hot and humid, we still received lots of tourists. We asked around and there wasn’t a free room in town, especially at the resorts where you have the beach and the best panoramic views of the Mar de Cortez. I would like to remind everyone that we have smaller hotels in town, they don’t have the view but they are pretty close to the beach, they are clean and affordable, whenever you can’t find a room at the big resorts, be sure to check them out. I am happy to let you know that the city is looking much better, as the streets are getting a much needed re-carpeting. Every day I drive around all over town and I can already see a difference, especially on Blvd. Josefa, which I know is the route for many tourists and residents to Las Conchas. I am so glad that the city is working on paving and repaving our streets. Kids are back in school, so remember to drive carefully around school areas, as most of the children don’t look both ways before crossing the street. Labor Day Weekend is coming, and we already know that there will be lots and lots of people in town. Many tourists and visitors from our sister State of Arizona will be here, and from California and, of course, lots of Texas plates will be seen around town.

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 from the U.S. dial (011-52-638) 383-6325 Local dial 383-6325 from the U.S. dial (480) 463-6255 EMAIL ADDRESS & WEBSITE rockypointtimes@yahoo.com www.rptimes.com FACEBOOK See our Facebook Page at Rocky Point Times Newspaper CONTRIBUTING WRITERS See Page 70 PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSION The Rocky Point Times is not responsible for the content of any advertising, nor has it attempted to verify any ad claims. Content contained in this publication is not authorized to be copied or reproduced without the permission of the Editor and Advertiser or Contributing Writer.

And before I forget, the Satisfied Frog will be hosting a Fundraiser event for the Disabled in Puerto Peñasco on Saturday Sept. 2nd. They will have Live Music, food and Crazy Ed will donate $1usd from each and every margarita sold. OTHER DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ALL DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER

AND NOVEMBER. When you stop by, please try to bring any of the following, if you can, it will be much appreciated; crutches, adult diapers, non-perishables, wheelchairs, clothing items and tips for crutches. This month is a month of celebration for the Mexican people, anyone who loves our culture, and those who like to participate in cultural events. It will be the 207th commemoration of the Mexican Independence Day. Lots of food and drinks, music, dancing, and fireworks will begin on the night of Friday the 15th of September (El Grito) at City Hall. Streets will be blocked around the building from around 3PM on the 15th, to allow the people to actually dance in the streets. The 16th is a National Holiday, so remember that banks will be closed, as well as many businesses in town. This holiday is family friendly. The town gathers around City Hall around (9 or 10PM, depends on the Mexico City time) to give the “grito” (shout) Viva Mexico!! Many families start arriving around 6 or 7PM to enjoy the food, like elotes, cocteles, churros and tamales. Another thing I would like to talk about is the Zip Line. As I am writing this editorial, we have no date as to when it will be reopened. Unfortunately there was a minor accident last month, so hopefully they can fix and enforce all of their security measures, and the Zip Line will be up and running soon, as it is a great tourist attraction added to our beautiful port. Another event we just had was the sand drags at Pista Los Patos. We didn’t have enough notice to publish it in the August issue but we will let you know for sure when the next event will be. If I am not wrong, this event has been going on for about 25 years. I believe that they were first done at Competition Hill, but have been at Pista Los Patos since the year 2000. Pista Los Patos is on the east side of the Highway to Sonoyta. We will make sure we post a map for you, when they let us know of future events. We still have a water problem in town, low pressure is the main problem. My advice, or tip, is that if you have a water tank on the roof of your house, it will probably be best if you set it on the ground, so as to fill more easily. We had this problem at our house before, and this worked out perfectly for us. Sept. 30th is the Annual Black and White Ball, at the Municipal Convention Center. The Ball benefits the local DIF. Tickets are on sale now, and you can call their local office number at (638) 383-6145 for information. Another major event which we will be hosting right here in Puerto Peñasco, is the First Arizona / Mexico Commission, which will be held Nov. 30th thru Dec. 1st. The mission is to improve the economic prosperity for both states. Hopefully we will hear good news about our Home Port.

I cant wait for Fall to be here. Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons of the year, as we say goodbye to the hot summer and get ready to go camping at the Pinacate. We’ve been there 3 or 4 times, and we go during the cold months. We cannot camp during the summer, as the volcanic rock is steaming hot. We camp in an area called “El Tecolote” or “The Owl”. You can take all of your camping gear, and set up camp there. Bring your food, drinks, and maybe a good book. We have seen many Americans camping there. Don’t worry about security as they have security patrolling the areas. Since the Pinacate is the largest volcanic area in the world, and a Biosphere Reserve, and was also declared as World Heritage, it has military security, also. If you are into stargazing, here you can see lots of stars, satellites and maybe hear a coyote howling at night. It is only about $5dlls per person. Don’t forget to bring your telescope.

Hopefully Lannette will not be so busy next month (with her new paddle board!!), and she can write the October editorial. It’s not that I don’t like writing the editorial, but we have not come to an agreement ($$) just yet. lol. Stay safe, drive safe and enjoy our little paradise…Marco

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

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(52) Mexico’s Country Code (638) Puerto Peñasco’s City Code Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico Dial 001 + (area code) + 7 digit number

CALLING FROM THE U.S.

Dialing a Land Line dial 011-52-638 + last 7-digits of number listed Dialing a Cellular Phone dial 011-521-638 + last 7-digits of number listed

CALLING WITHIN MEXICO

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

LOCAL CELLULAR PHONES

from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number from local cell to cell dial 638 + 7-digit number Local cellular phones start with 044+638 in this index.

CELL PHONES OUTSIDE OF PP

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

U.S. AREA CODES & VOIP LINES

U.S. numbers are listed with (brackets) around area code. Some businesses have U.S. offices and others may be using VOIP lines.

INDEX A

A bit of Shangrila RV........................480-225-6546 Ajo Chamber of Commerce.....................520-387-7742 Ajo Plaza..............................................520-387-5044 Ajo Print Shop......................................520-387-6858 Ajo Satellite Sales..............................520-387-4846 Alejandra Valenzuela Attorney........044-638-102-1248 ..................................................U.S. (520) 505-7808 Aleman, Victor................................044-638-105-7839 Amazon Window Covering.....................623-925-8199 American Legion...........................................388-8841 Aqua Grande Towing.............383-5770/(520) 232-2149 Animal Adoption Center.......................638-383-1012 ............................................................(602) 412-3932 Arizona Realty........................................520-387-8787 Art Stop & Plaza Gallery............................520-387-6858

B Baja Autoservices..........................044-638-383-4925 Balboas Rest..................................................383-5155 Barb’s Dog Rescue........................044-638-114-1659 Biosfera Dry Cleaners.....................................383-1667 Bonita RV Park...............................................383-1400 Bórquez, Ricardo, Atty............388-6110/520-407-6756 Brenda Lee Design................................602-909-9146 Brooks, Dee...................................................383-3919 Bryan’s.....................................................388-5365 Burrito Express..............................................383-8460

C Candy Cake.........................................638-383-2673 Canvas................................................638-383-1161 Chochoy Veterinary.......................................383-2338 Cholla Bay Powder Coating..............044-638-105-9290 .......................................................U.S. 602-989-0646 C.H.O.P.P.S............................................480-648-7689 CIMA...........................................................383-1854 Círculo B...........................................638-382-8512 Coldwell Banker by the Sea...388-8999/602-425-5133 Colins Cantina...............................................382-8020

D D’Lucy Spa.................383-1471/044-638-105-8993 Del Mar Charters........................................383-2802 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

E Ecofun Rentals.........................................388-9699 Eddie Wharez.....................383-8633/602-324-9328

F Family of God................................................383-3480 Farmacias De Descuento..............383-3131/388-8280 Fish.............................................044-638-110-7137 Five Senses Spa...................................638-112-1652 Fit Vida Bistro.............................................383-1992 Fortaleza del Sol........................044-638-110-9519 Francis, Jonni..............................044-638-112-1197 Frenchy’s.......................................044-638-690-1472 Friendly Dolphin.......................................383-2608

G Galeria del Mar Bermejo...........................383-3488 Galeria Luis y Gaby.......................................383-7174 Georgina Ross.......................................638-388-5322 .............................................................(520) 265-3789 German Brats..............................044-638-110-4970 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 Green Point................................................383-2938 Gretchen Ellinger...............383-1425/602-317-3881 or................................................044-638-384-0458 Grout Doctor........................................638-380-9293 Guardian Title and Escrow..............044-638-386-1445 or.........................................................623-910-2930

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

I-J-K Imagen Oral..................................................388-7953 InnSuites Hotels and Suites U.S. Toll Free......................................888-INNSUITES INTERCAM..............................................388-1191 International Insurance....................623-551-8501 JJ’s Cantina...................................................383-2785 John Hibbert Realty Ex...........................638-380-5112 John Witt Realty Ex.................................623-523-2180 Joyeria Max...........................................388-5512 Kaffeehaus.............................................388-1065 Kilombo.................................................638-388-5339 Kord’s Auto Care...............................520-387-6962 Kyle Wood..............................................480-297-8079

L La Casa del Capitan Restaurant....................383-5698 Tony’s Cafe.........................................638-690-1589 La Siesta Motel................................520-387-6569 Laguna Shores Golf & Country Club..................383-4670 U.S. Toll Free.........................................800-513-1426 Las Palmas.............................................800-671-2799 or.................................................638-690-2933

Latitude 31...............................................383-4311 Little Italy Pizza..................................(928) 683-2221 Living Stones Ministry...........................480-243-8452 Lourdes Rivera..........................044-638-380-3366

Rocky Point Services............................638-114-8132 or..................................................520-303-3960 Rocky Point Times Newspaper.....................383-6325 or..........................................................480-463-6255

Made in Puerto Peñasco................044-638-380-8233 Mar de Cortez Rentals....................................388-8747 Mare Blu Ristorante.......................................383-0605 Mayan Palace Golf Course........................383-GOLF Max’s Cafe..................................................383-1011 Max Jeweler...............................................388-5512 Memo Green Maintenance..................(638) 105-9311 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 Mirsa Tile........................................638-383-6770 Muebles Coloniales....................................383-6670 Muebles Imperiales......................................383-6480 or.......................................................714-395-4117

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 Santiago’s Body Shop.............................638-384-1962 Santiagos Ocean Services...........................388-5318 or.......................................................(602) 324-9558 Santo Tomas.....................................(480) 861-0355 Satellite Services................................638-103-5317 Satisfied Frog................................638-383-1743 Sea of Cortez Adventures...................(928) 380-8619 Seaside Window Coverings.........................383-5181 Sea Side Reservations.....383-7795/1-888-262-4508 Señorita Rita Sunset Cruise.............044-638-107-3727 Servicios Medicos Veterinarios..................383-3344 Shangrila RV Park................................480-225-6546 Si Como No! Etc.....................................520-387-7080 Silva, Yolanda Insurance...............................383-6280 Skullz............................................................388-9900 Sonoran Autoservice.......................602-909-4864 or.......................................................638-382-5423 Sonoran Grill...............................................382-8089 Sonoran Property Inspection Services....(623) 200-8574 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 Sunset Rv Park...................................(638) 388-5094 .............................................................(480) 525-2917 Sushi Sun Restaurant...................................383-2772

N-O Nails Center................................................388-0434 Napa Auto (Ajo).................................24 HOUR TOW ....................................(520) 387-4TOW (387-4869) Optica Turati................................................383-4645 Oyster House....................................(638) 382-5443

P 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 Marine.........................................383-3700 Petals & Perfums.....................................383-5758 Pink Cadillac........................................383-5880 Pizarrro, Rita..............388-8030/044-638-386-5203 Playa Azul............................................602-789-4277 Playa Bonita Resort....................383-2586/383-2199 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 Prestige Properties......................044-638-388-7777 ................................................(520) 505-7777 Pro Services...............383-6161/044-638-113-0446 Puerta Privada......................383-1020/480-445-9200

T Tapia, Miguel......................................602-266-0225 Tekila Bar.....................................044-638-107-5863 Tequila Factory..............................................388-0606 The Print Shop....................................520-387-6858 Tommy Thomas Home Inspections..044-638-110-4728 or.........................................................602-748-4134 Tony’s Cafe...............................044-638-690-1589 Tourist Assistance Unit..................................382-8413 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

Q&R

U-V

Real Consulting.....................................638-383-3546 .......................................................U.S. 602-412-3598 Realty Executives...........................602-283-9800 or.................................................638-388-1295 Reincom..........................................638-102-0065 Repeat Performance.........................520-387-4948 Rey del Mar................................................383-5490 Richard Savino................................638-380-4272 or......................................................480-707-3822 Rocky Point Best Real Estate..................480-478-4784 Rocky Point Calendar..................see Mexican Vistas Rocky Point Chiropractic..................044-638-386-1306 or.............................................U.S. Cell 480-263-3242 Rocky Point Home Builders.............044-638-383-6524 or...............................................U.S. 815-553-2683 Rocky Point Realty Group.....383-4699/602-334-4134

U.S. Border Movers..................044-638-113-8365 or.............................................480-232-3518 Victor Aleman..............................044-638-105-7839 Viña del Mar Hotel............383-0100/602-606-7768 Viva Mexico Taqueria...........................638-104-7252

W West Coast Mexico Insurance..............(818) 788-5353 Western Outdoor Times......................(480) 947-6219

X-Y-Z Xochitl’s Cafe (Sally’s Cholla Cafe)..................382-5283 Yolanda Silva Insurance................................383-6280 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 911 & 066 for EMERGENCIES AIR AMBULANCE (dial within Mexico) 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 ELECTRIC

Emergency dial...071

Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).......................383-2684 FIRE DEPARTMENT

Emergency dial...068

Departamento de Bomberos.......................................383-2828 FISHIERIES DEPARTMENT Departamento de Pesca...............................................383-2116 Oficina de Pesca, San Diego, CA........................(619) 233-4324 GARBAGE/SANITATION DEPARTMENT Oomislim.......................................................................383-4909 GAS (Propane) Hidrogas........................................................................383-5650 Z’Gas..............................................................................383-8284 ZaGas.............................................................................383-8100 HOSPITALS (See Clinics also) Community...................................................................383-4566 IMSS (Social Security)...................................................383-2870 Municipal......................................................................383-2110 IMMIGRATION............................................................383-2526 MARINE RESCUE (VHF Channel 28) Port Captain..................................................................383-3035 Emergencies dial............................................462 or 627 or 767 POLICE

Emergency dial...066

Puerto Peñasco Station..............................383-2626/383-1616 State Judicial Police (Policía Judicial del Estado).........383-2783 PUBLIC SECURITY DEPARTMENT Seguridad Pública Municipal......................383-2626/383-1616 RAILROAD Ferrocarril......................................................................383-2610 RED CROSS Cruz Roja.....................................................................383-2266 SOCIAL SECURITY (IMSS) Instituto Méxicano del Seguro Social.........383-2677/383-2777 TELEPHONE Teléfonos de México.....................................................383-2780 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

RESTAURANTS that DELIVER Benny’s Pizza 383-6001 7 days, 11am-10pm Cheiky’s Pizza 383-3627, Closed Wed. Cocina Express 383-8358 Mon.-Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 12pm-7pm Domino’s Pizza 383-3838 7 days 10am-8pm

Figaros Pizza 383-8181 Fit Vida Bistro 383-1992 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

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

Yummi Salads (044-638) 113-8822

FEDE’S 383-3419 (044-638) 100-5834 12pm-5pm, Closed Sun.

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 2017 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 cares 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 Peñasco Singles Happy Hour, every Tuesday at Playa Bonita Resort. 8PM Cinemartes - Art Film Nights at Cafe Puerto Viejo in Old Port. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games.

CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR THE LATEST EVENTS! Monday 1st • Labor Day Tuesday 2nd • Fundraiser for the Disabled in Puerto Peñasco at the Satisfied Frog. Live Music. DONATIONS ACCEPTED ALL MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. Saturday 16th • Mexico Indepence Day. Saturday 30th • Rocky Point Triathlon PM at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort. • Annual Black & White Ball at the Municipal Convention Center. Benefits the local DIF. OCTOBER 2017 Friday 6th • Cholla 250 - SADR. • 43rd El Golfo Run

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.

Saturday 7th • 43rd El Golfo Run

THURSDAYS PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - POWERBAL BINGO at the American Legion Post MX15 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. 5PM-7PM Ladies Day at South Side Jillz, music, games and a “surprise” for all, happy hour prices and a good selection of wine. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games.

Tuesday 31st • Halloween

FRIDAYS 8AM Alcoholics Anonymous “Freebirds” newcomers/book study meeting. Call 382-5001 for more info (See Pg. 42). PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 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. 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 PINK CADILLAC - swim up bar, open Wed. thru Sun. 2PM till close. Burgers, pizza and more during the summer months. 2PM - Powerball Bingo at the American Legion Post MX 15. 2pm. Cost $7 dlls for 6 games. 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. San Jose Mission Church- in Cholla Bay. Bilingual Catholic Mass. At 8am every Sunday. All our welcome.

Sunday 8th • 43rd El Golfo Run Monday 9th • Columbus Day Saturday 21st • Dirty Beach Mud Run Sunday 29th • Lannette’s Birthday

NOVEMBER 2017 Saturday 4th • 1st Annual Pickle Ball Tournament Thursday 9th • 17th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally Friday 10th • 17th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally Saturday 11th • 17th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally • Veteran’s Day Sunday 12th • 17th Annual Rocky Point Bike Rally Friday 17th • D-Backs Charity Golf Tournament at Las Palomas Saturday 18th • D-Backs Charity Golf Tournament at Las Palomas Thursday 23th • Thanksgiving Day Thursday 30th • Dec. 1st Sonora Arizona Commission. DECEMBER 2017 Saturday 2nd • Point to Point SADR Sunday 3rd • Point to Point SADR

Visitors to Rocky Point will notice the ocean is fantastic. The food is well prepared and professionally served. The Mexican people, other than those ubiquitous cretins who are determined to sell you a time share, are, for the most part, friendly, warm and welcoming. And woven into all this is an attitude based on the Spanish word, mañana. It means tomorrow. Doing something mañana instead of today isn’t a big deal. In fact, it’s expected. However, there are some southof-the-border newbies who haven’t quite got the mañana thing down. Including George Allen of Tucson. GEORGE: Where can a guy get a flat fixed around here? CAP’N GREG: There are dozens of tallers de reparacion de llantas in Peñasco. GEORGE: I don’t need a Spanish lesson, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: But it appears you do need a lesson about Mexican culture. GEORGE: Naaah. I got ‘em all figured out. CAP’N GREG: How’s that? GEORGE: Spread some dollars around, you can get anything you want. CAP’N GREG: Wow. I guess you do have it figured out. GEORGE: Yup. These people aren’t gonna take advantage of me. CAP’N GREG: And you think “these

people” want to? GEORGE: Sure they do. Asking a price for a trinket that’s twice what it should be. Outrageous. CAP’N GREG: You do understand bargaining, don’t you? GEORGE: What’s that? CAP’N GREG: Vendors nearly always quote prices double what they expect to get. You come back with an offer 25% of that, and eventually might cut a deal. GEORGE: Takes too long. I need to buy stuff and go on about my business. CAP’N GREG: I see. And what would your business be? GEORGE: Sales CAP’N GREG: I would have thought politics, but I wasn’t far off. GEORGE: Frankly, I don’t care what you think, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: Excellent sales strategy. GEORGE: Plenty of fish in the ocean. CAP’N GREG: If you are trying to sell oceanfront property to a grouper, that’s probably a good thing. GEORGE: So where can I get a tire fixed? CAP’N GREG: I know a place that can help you. Tomorrow. GEORGE: Too late. CAP’N GREG: George, in Rocky Point, mañana is never too late. GEORGE: You wait and see, I’ll get it fixed today. CAP’N GREG: You push it, you’ll get nothing but disappointment. GEORGE: I’m smarter than that, Cap’n Greg. CAP’N GREG: So smart you don’t have a spare tire in your trunk? GEORGE: Uhhh. Excuse me, sir. Could I interest you in a time share?

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Reasons to call Puerto Peñasco Home

By Joseph Sanchez President, Rocky Point Home Builders

The Expat community, or those who choose to live abroad full-time, is growing every year as is evident in the number of new homes being constructed and the number of real estate transactions taking place here in Puerto Peñasco in 2017. I am a member of this community along with my wife and two children and I often ponder what attracts us to live in Puerto Peñasco full-time, aside from

New Mobile Passport App lets you breeze through Customs By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

The number of Americans who live here full time is growing evident by the record new home construction taking place this year.

multigenerational families together, whether at the Malecon, at a family BBQ or any of the many parks. It is also common to see families band together to run the family business working side by side with each other with the youngest generation often handling the money. Life in the United States can be busy and disconnected, and There is a real sense of community here in Puerto Peñasco because we all work together to solve many Expats including day to day problems together. (Photo courtesy of myself feel life in Puerto Roberto Araiza Photografia) Peñasco, and the focus on family, reminds them of what is important and of a time past. the obvious such as weather and the ocean. Given the boom in new home construction this year, this article will add some insight into RESPECT FOR COMMUNITY In Puerto Peñasco it is very common to get the nostalgia of Puerto Peñasco and why we greeted by strangers with Buenos Dias when call it home. you walk into a public space such as a doctor’s office or restaurant. It is very common and FAMILY IS THE FOCUS expected for the person entering a room, such Life in Puerto Peñasco revolves around as a waiting room, to greet everyone seated family and you will always see extended and

with the time of the day, Buenos Tardes, for example. Everyone in the room will respond back to the greeter in unison, Buenos Tardes. Not only do the adults show this formal respect to strangers, the kids do as well. This culture of respect, politeness and being friendly is often refreshing for Expats and reinforces why they choose to live here.

LESS GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT

Due to a lack of resources, the government here doesn’t have the means to get involved and fix problems. In fact, locals never expect any help from the government, so they band together in many cases to do the work of government and take care of problems together. Churches and charitable organizations fill in the larger void and help the elderly, homeless, poor and addicted, in most cases better than government ever could. Many of the charitable organizations are run by Expats and this is one of the reasons why we are so welcomed by the locals and encouraged to be a part of their community. When we all must work together to solve problems, you have a real sense of community in the end.

TEACHERS ARE IN CHARGE

Life in Puerto Peñasco revolves around family and you will always see extended and multigenerational families together whether at the Malecon, at a family BBQ or any of the many parks.

I feel my children are getting an exceptional educational experience at a private school here in Puerto Peñasco because teachers are in control, they are not afraid to enforce discipline in the classroom and they don’t treat the children like “snowflakes.” For instance, my child gets reprimanded for not sitting correctly in her chair. She will get in trouble for wearing nail polish because it’s “not appropriate”. Best of all, I love that the kids must wear uniforms, whether in a public or a private school, meaning everybody is equal, dressed appropriately and nobody gets teased for not having the latest outfit, or being poor. My child is only learning what is essential, is taught bilingual, and is being held accountable for her actions and behavior. What else can a parent ask for? About the author: Joseph Sanchez is president of Rocky Point Home Builders a design/build contractor specializing in custom home design, construction and renovations. He resides here in Puerto Peñasco with his wife and two children and is originally from Chicago. For more information email him at sales@rockypointhomebuilders.com or visit him online at www.rockypointhomebuilders. com.

Traveling is fun. Except when it isn’t. Catching a flight, seeing new places, having new experiences. The process of getting to where I am going is the beginning of leaving the normal life behind. I like that part. But if you have done much traveling at all, you know it is not always smooth sailing. A glitch can leave you thinking you would have been better off staying at home, watching Netflix. International travel requires going through Customs. That’s a given. A new bit of technology can increase the odds that a possibly time consuming wait in the Customs line can be avoided. US Customs and Border Protection, along with the Airports Council International, has created Mobile Passport. It’s an App that can streamline your passage across the border. Mobile Passport allows you to input your passport and travel details into a profile that you have already established. Submitting the information via WIFI generates a bar code good for 4 hours. Simply present the code at Customs and save a bunch of time. The best part is that there are special lines just for users of Mobile Passport. That alone may be the biggest time saver. Another new feature of the App is the ability to simply scan your Passport to input your info. Now you still have to have your trusty hard copy passport on hand, and there is no guarantee that circumstances won’t cause you to get additional attention at the border crossing. But frequent travelers may get a real benefit from this expedited process. Mobile Passport can be used at quite a few of the major US Border entry/exit points. More airports and cruise ports are coming on line all the time. Available in Android and iPhone versions, the app can be downloaded at the Google Play or Apple App Store respectively. https://mobilepassport.us Hopefully we will see this soon at the Border coming to Rocky Point. For now it is perfect for International Flights.

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Rocky Point’s Rodeo Drive

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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

By Barbara Iverson

Cat rescue and a comedy of errors... Debbie Austin, visiting from Tucson, spotted a lone white cat hidden under cars at Wrecked at the Reef. Debbie posted on a local Puerto Peñasco page asking for help rescuing the cat. According to the guards, the cat had been there for two months. cave» and does not want to share it with mom, but she puts up with him and loves him to pieces. This was a rescue that turned out well, since we did manage to rescue both mom and baby. A big thank you to Debbie for spotting

Many people responded to the request to help and showed up at various times to try and catch the cat...We work with Helen Sandefur from Cholla Bay who has plenty of experience with feral cats. We convinced others to let Helen try to trap the cat. Well, Helen eventually caught a young white cat after paying a cab driver 500 pesos for helping her...At this point we were not certain if it was the same cat. Helen brought the kitten to me here at the center and took a cat trap back to the reef the next morning. Yes she was able to trap the cat and returned home with the caged cat in tow… The cat is now named Noisy since she cried all night, keeping Helen and Scott up. I had Helen take Noisy to Erik at El Gallo clinic to be spayed, and had my helper Luis pick up the cat later that day. As soon as Noisy arrived, I placed her next to the kitten in a carrier. Obviously it was her baby and she had been missing him. They are now together in a large wire kennel so Noisy can recover. She is happy as a clam. Baby is a boy and loves his «man

mama and for Helen who spent days in this heat capturing them both. The Center will reimburse Helen her 500 pesos. This has been a very busy kitten season and we could use some help. To donate through Paypal, go to my email and it will take you to the corporate bank account. If you are coming to Rocky Point and would like to bring a donation...we desperately need powdered kitten milk, dry kitten 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

food, Friskies Pate or Fancy Feast canned food and non-clumping cat litter. Thank you for all that help the cats and kittens’ need, as they are sometimes overlooked. We have a wonderful new adoption. MARTINI has been here for 4 years and just went to his new home with Gordon and Sheila in Scottsdale. My dear friends Jeanne Carden and Bob Duggan transported Martini to his new home. You can see that he has settled in.

Sun, sand and sea, then a little shopping therapy on Rodeo Drive. Known for its wonderful selection of ‘Made in Mexico’, and often ‘Made in Puerto Peñasco’, treasures make it a great shopping experience. One of the not-to-be-missed stores on the Drive is Su Casa. In addition to a unique selection of gifts and home accessories, Su Casa supports four local charities: the colorful piñatas that you see throughout the store are made by the challenged young people in Peñasco. After finishing La Montaña school at the age of 13, these young people had no futureThat is until a former administrator of the school stepped up and formed the Piñata workshop, to give them a purpose in life. Each day they’re picked up from home and transported to the workshop. As they stay at the workshop all day, different parents take turns supplying lunch. These beautiful piñatas are just what you need for your next fiesta. Order ahead and they can be made just for you, in the perfect color to match your party theme. Starting at only $5.00dlls they are a must see. The ladies at the women’s shelter make the very popular shell art sold at Su Casa. A great selection of night lights, signs, and even Barbie mermaids all made out of shells. A unique addition to your home and, with your purchase, you’re going to lend a hand up to these women who are trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. Su Casa also carries items that benefit Casa Hogar, the home for the elderly here in Peñasco. Lovely picture frames and sand dollar ornaments helped to purchase new warm blankets for every resident of Casa Hogar last year. You’ll also find purses and attractive boxes, woven from candy wrappers, that are made by inmates from the local jail. In addition, they’ve made some delightful wooden boats. The proceeds help them support the families they have left behind while they’re serving their sentence. Don’t forget Mariachi’s and Tequila when you’re finished shopping, known for it’s great food and atmosphere. See you on the Drive.

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High Time To Become A Rocky Point Homeowner!!!

Property Inspections The Seller’s And Buyer’s Advantage By Mike Duke

By Mark Paliscak

Awwww…is the sigh heard across Rocky Point as our days get shorter, the humidity begins to dissipate, and the breezy, cooler evenings start to kick in…happy times for sure for all of us. Although I was forced (well OK, I went very willingly) back to Aruba in August for some much needed relaxation and a break from the summer heat. I sure missed my friends and family in Rocky Point and truly looked forward to coming back to our special place. Aruba was a blast and it always reminds me of Rocky Point with their theme, “One Happy Island” as I believe that Rocky Point has become “One Happy Oasis” for us all. In speaking with several of the realtors around town lately, it sure looks like the market for condos, homes, villas and real estate in general around Rocky Point has become a hot market. With the American economy improving with each passing month, more and more people on both sides of the border are obtaining

increased amounts of capital and equity. Being a mortgage banker and broker, I have seen the prices of homes in America and Mexico doubling over the last 4-5 years. Rentals in Rocky Point remain a hot market, and routinely I have heard of the resorts and rental agencies actually having shortages of rentals on many weekends and holiday weeks. For the past couple years it’s been hard to even find the typical ‘slow down’ when things heat up a bit over the summer, with the beaches and rental properties now filled even in August and September. By the looks of the diverse license plates around town from all over North America, for sure it is apparent that Rocky Point gets more and more popular with each passing year. Many new buyers are seeing the investment potential as Rocky Point’s popularity grows as a weekend or weekly vacation getaway. With the impressive occupancy rates, a growing reputation for great ocean side golf, the addition of new activities like the zip line on ‘Competition Hill’, and the hope that Peñasco will soon be a home port for cruise ships, the number of real estate transactions closed each year have grown by 20% since 2014. The market is seeing solid appreciation rates and one broker I spoke with said he had a record number of transactions so far this summer. I understand we will all soon hear about a couple new projects coming to the market - and it’s been many years since there has been any new residential projects being delivered for sale. This is a great sign regarding the continued growth expected in Rocky Point real

estate. Our “Happy Oasis” is not only a fantastic place to get away and unplug, but is a smart place to invest in beachfront property before prices start to climb. Just think what similar properties would go for in southern California…and best of all, we have all of the wonderful customs, holidays, festivals and people here in Mexico. Now that equity values have increased so much in the States, it reminds me of a decade ago when so many people were fulfilling their second home dreams with cash out refinances for either their down payments here in Rocky Point or simply buying the home or condo outright with their equity. Yes, values have gone up and down over the years, however the stricter lending guidelines in America has enabled us to see a full recovery in values on both sides of the border. And having been the mortgage man handling many of these transactions over the years, I can say that there’s no better joy than seeing your clients beaming on the beach after delivery of their new Mexican seaside home! So, if you have not done so already I encourage you to check with one of our local Rocky Point realtors to see how a Rocky Point beach investment property can work for you! And speaking of beach…I think it’s time for me to relax, unwind and pop a cold one and chill right here on of the best beaches anywhere, Rocky Point, Mexico. As Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys wrote, “On the beach you can live in bliss”. So here’s to the most blissful September that you can remember! Live it up Rocky Point! ADIOS AMIGOS, GOD BLESS

Congratulations on getting an offer to buy your home. Traditionally, this is when a BUYER will contact someone like me to come out and inspect the property. Regretfully, many people think people like myself (a property inspector) has the sole responsibility to “nitpick” and “potentially deal break the sale”. This is not necessarily true. Inspections are and should be based solely on what is present at the time of the inspection. No one has a crystal ball. Myself included. Is it possible that your 10-year-old appliance could break down? It could – but then again it may not. I could also become President, but it’s highly unlikely. When it comes to “speculation” – that and $5.00 will get you a great cup of coffee at gourmet coffee shops. That’s about all it will get you. I’ve heard more than my share of Seller’s claim “they don’t need an inspection”. “It’s a Buyers thing”. This is far from true. When a qualified inspector, with strong business ethics, comes inspect your home – they will report on what is there at that time and the visible condition of it. You have an advantage as a Seller by having the inspection done. It provides a 3rd party independent view. Many properties are sold “As Is/Where Is”. Ask if the Inspector will do an Inventory of items within the property (furniture and fixtures). Some will, some won’t. Having a full list of what is there and the condition, in both pictorial and ledger format, is a major plus. Keep the furniture and fixtures looking nice and presentable. Buyers can be set off quickly by a thread bare couch with stains. The thought being – “If the furniture looks poor, are they keeping up on maintenance?” Remember, you only get once to make a good first impression. Routine Maintenance is key. If your refrigerator has a water and ice dispenser, there will be a filter for that – usually in back however some are located inside the refrigerator section. Carefully move the unit if needed and check to see if there is a date on the filter. If not – change it and MARK IT! Most manufacturers recommend you change your filter every 6 months. Most clients that I deal with here in Peñasco will change theirs every 3-4 months. Remember, your HVAC (Heating Ventilation (and) Air Conditioning) unit has a filter also. It’s located on the return air side. Here’s a hint on filter change (or cleaning if a cleanable filter). If you can stand next to the return air intake and here a “whistling sound”that’s air trying to work its way through an obstructed filter. Clean it or change it. Many ask how can I tell if the refrigerator and freezer are working properly? Inspectors can run non-invasive “Performance tests”. I recently did one on a 19-year-old refrigerator. I put a 6-ounce glass of water at 77 degrees into a fully stocked refrigerator measuring 40 degrees at the vent. 10 minutes later, the temperature of the water dropped 7 degrees. An almost 10% differential is acceptable. Periodically, “dust” your ceiling and walls. Many ceilings have a “stipple” finish. It will have the appearance of small raised dots. These do an “excellent job” of trapping dust. Cleaning tools for these (Swiffer’s, etc.) are found at most larger retailers. If you have a condo, quite frequently the Maintenance Office will have “Routine Maintenance Programs” in which you can participate. It usually covers things like filters, pest control, drain maintenance. Remember, BOTH Buyers and Sellers have a positive advantage in getting a Property Inspection done! You can reach the author (Mike Duke with Sonoran Property Inspection Services of Mexico at: mike.duke@spismex.org. Or call US Cell 623-2008574).

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Hooded Orioles Visit My Home

Can the Mexican Peso Continue to Make Ground on the Dollar?

By Mike Bibb

Seems my home in Safford, Arizona has evolved into a wildlife sanctuary, particularly when it comes to attracting members of the avian family. Ordinarily, Mourning Doves are the birds of choice. They’re everywhere - in trees, under eves, resting in flower pots or tussling with each other in the middle of the street. It’s incredible how many there are. Of course, with such an abundance of feathery creatures the anticipated predators are also lurking in the neighborhood. Cats and hawks regularly patrol in search of a fresh dining experience. While their efforts are usually rewarded, it seems the doves are continuing to gain in population. However, for the second year a new little bird has moved into the vicinity - or at least I didn’t notice its presence until last spring and summer. Even then, I wasn’t sure what it was because I hadn’t actually seen it before; only its nest suspended beneath one of my palm tree branches. A nest, incidentally, unique in construction and placement. At this point, I still wasn’t certain what kind of bird it was until May of this year

when I first observed a couple of small yellow and black birds skipping from tree to tree. This went on for several weeks before I finally spotted two intricately woven nests precariously hanging below some palm prongs. Now that I knew what to look for I retreated to my trusty laptop and googled “small yellow bird with black wings, tail and throat.” Several images soon appeared before I narrowed it down to the Hooded Oriole. Convinced I had the right suspect, I continued my research inpreparation for this article. Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus, for you more advanced aficionados) is a medium-sized bird living along the southwestern U.S. border in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas during the spring and summer months; returning to warmer climes in the winter. They are permanent residents in the southern portion of the Baja peninsula and along

Mexico’s southeastern coast and Belize. The males of the species are the more attractive having a bright yellow to yellowish-orange head and underparts with black on the face and throat. Wings and tail is also black. Females are olivegreen on the upper parts with yellowish hues on the breast and belly. They are migratory - traveling to southwestern areas of the United States in the spring and summer to breed and raise a family - then returning to Mexico in the fall and winter months. A few will remain in certain areas of the U.S. if sufficient water (unfrozen) and food - insects, nectar and fruit - is available. Hooded Orioles will also visit Hummingbird and bird feeders. I don’t believe the little birds are permanent residents of southeastern Arizona as it gets too cold here in the winter and there are few flowering plants and bugs to eat. There nests are a fascinating example of Mother Nature’s ability to construct highly complex things from ordinary materials. Palm trees seem to be one of their favorite nesting sites. Unlike doves, whose nests are hastily thrown together with a few twigs and pine needles or whatever is available, Hooded Orioles patiently build a tightly woven pouch from thread-like palm leaf fibers. Resembling a ball of twine, the nests are suspended beneath the palm leaf, giving additional shelter to the tiny inhabitants. It’s quite a remarkable achievement and, as I learned, one of the most complex nests in the avian world. One other thing, the guy builds the nest to attract a girlfriend. Further evidence that even in the bird kingdom a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do when looking for love.

By Richard Scott for RockyPoint.com

The Mexican peso has shown some extraordinary performance over recent weeks, breaking the 17.50 threshold for the first time in over 14 months last week. The peso has so far been one of the best performing currencies from emerging market economies in 2017, but can it continue its rise against the dollar or are we going to see things level out a bit now the 17.50 level has been broken? Analysts Predict Further Rises in the Mexican Peso Against the Dollar Analysts from various sources have shown that they do expect the peso to continue its rise. As reported earlier in the month, a leading analyst predicted that the peso could at that time soon break the 16 per dollar barrier. It has not yet exceeded his expectations, and a poll of analysts at Reuters showed that on average, their prediction was that the peso would be trading as high as 18.5 by the end of the year. However, there is essentially no sign of a slowdown yet, or that the peso’s prices are a bubble and will crash back down at some point in the near future. Why Is the Peso Gaining Ground on the Dollar? There were initially a lot of fears

when Trump won the presidency that trade relations with Mexico would deteriorate and the peso would see a decline in value. However, none of those fears have been realized. This is largely because there are no signs that Trump is going to back out of the North America Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, which currently allows for free trade between the USA and other North American countries - including Mexico. This has assuaged a lot of doubts in the market and made the peso an appealing prospect for investors in emerging markets. Add to that the discovery of a potentially huge supply of oil (over a billion barrels worth) off the Mexican coast recently, and Mexico is looking like a very nice prospect for investors. On the US side, the expectation that the Fed will soon put interest rates to neutral levels, is also helping the currency pair in its current performance. Those who use spread betting platforms to try to benefit from the performance of the peso against the dollar should probably plan with a continued rise in the peso in mind, and it will be interesting to see how the trend plays out over the rest of the year.

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: www.tinyurl.com/ JimNewsletter

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Potpourri - Short Shorts of All Sorts!

Sometimes so much is going on in our little slice of paradise by the sea that we can’t address the many short subjects with proper attention. To handle the hodgepodge of dangling subject matter, we invented the Potpourri Page. Here are a few “short shorts” to keep you up to date.

City Council approves Public - Private Alliance projects During the twenty-first special session of City Council on June 30th, a majority of council members gave approval for construction of a Municipal Market and Administrative Building under the Public Private Alliance model. Mayor Kiko Munro recalled on April 11th the Puerto Peñasco City Council had approved the Sonora Public Private Service Alliance Law, which now allows for approval of the two strategic projects congruent with objectives and strategies set forth in the 2016 Municipal Plan. He stated approval was given to contract two lines of revolving credit with a Mexican financing institution, along with expenses that arise, under the Public Private Service Alliance model to be executed by the City Administration and the bidding company selected to design and build the Municipal Market and Administrative Building. Similarly, the mayor remarked they are working with specialized technicians to analyze the feasibility of developing a desalination plant for the municipality, which would assist with the serious problems of potable water that grip the city.

Majority of Tourists Still Come from Arizona

In case you were thinking that it seems busier around here lately - it is. Here are some numbers to bring you up to speed on Rocky Point tourism. While our little paradise has been gaining popularity throughout the USA and the world, the majority of our tourism still comes from Tucson and Phoenix between 35% and 40% according to the Rocky Point Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Tourism has increased steadily over the years with solid numbers climbing by more than 10% consecutively each year since 2012. In 2016, Puerto Peñasco welcomed over 2 million visitors and current estimates are that this year will top that number by at least 10% Of the visitors, the majority is from the USA, and 75% say that they visit at least one time per year. About 25% of our tourism comes from within Mexico with the majority of visitors from Tijuana, Mexicali, and Chihuahua.

Municipal Administration Pursues Highway Rehabilitation With the goal of providing greater security to both residents and visitors who transit along the Puerto PeñascoCaborca and Puerto Peñasco-El Golfo de Santa Clara highways, Mayor Kiko Munro is pursuing measures meant to provide improvements to road infrastructure. Thanks to existing cooperation between the local administration and state government, detailed the mayor, the State Highway Board will be initiating renovation and maintenance work along highways in the northwestern part of Sonora soon. He remarked at times the State Highway Board has made improvements to some sections of the Puerto Peñasco Caborca highway, which have included the laying of asphalt in stretches of road in poor condition. Much of this stems from repeated urging from the municipal administration. With respect to the Puerto PeñascoGolfo de Santa Clara highway, a pothole filling program is set to begin, along with removal of sand as desert conditions along parts of this route have led to dangerous accumulations of sand.

City Council Approves Adding and Changing Street Names in Honor of Puerto Peñasco Founders An absolute majority of City Council gave approval to add and change 23 street names across the city, in honor of founders and outstanding citizens who contributed to the development of Puerto Peñasco. This comes as part of festivities marking the city’s 90th Anniversary. “In July, together with the areas of Art and Culture, Civic Affairs, Comptroller, and the Mayor’s Office, we will be holding a series of events to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Puerto Peñasco,” detailed Mayor Kiko Munro. One of the central activities within the festivities is that of naming several streets in honor of distinguished citizens who have stood out in the history of Puerto Peñasco, from fishermen to business leaders, public servants to teachers, among others. Furthermore, a proposal was made to rename the City’s Fire Department in honor of Alfonso Sánchez Miranda. During the twenty-second ordinary session of City Council, approval was also granted to sign a collaborative agreement with the Teen Treatment and Steps Application Institute (ITAMA) in coordinating policies and actions regarding public safety. Additional approvals were given to the 2017 Hurricane Season Emergency Plan presented by the Municipal Civil Protection Office, as well as a Sister City Agreement with the City of Somerton, Arizona.

Annual Black and White Ball Coming in September The annual gala dance sponsored by and benefiting the local DIF charity is coming on September 30th at the municipal convention center. This gala dance evening is open to everyone and tickets are on sale now. Come enjoy the live music, chat with the city leaders and dignitaries and dance the night away with your significant other. This is an even that really must be experienced at least once. Formal dress is required.

Mayor Kiko Munro Launches Repaving Work on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez In working to comprehensively improve road infrastructure across the city, Mayor Kiko Munro formally oversaw the beginning of efforts to repave Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, thereby fulfilling yet another promise of his administration. Accompanied by Public Projects Coordinator Terencio Gutiérrez Valenzuela, and city councilwoman Perla Alcántara García, the mayor reviewed progress on the repaved boulevard which, once completed, will extend from Blvd. Lopez Portillo to Blvd. Fremont. The mayor detailed following nearly 20 years of neglect to this important artery of the city, his administration intends to renew the boulevard, which was a commitment made to the community in continuing to raise the quality of life for all Puerto Peñasco residents. Gutiérrez Valenzuela reported work on Blvd. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez would require an investment of 9,890,000 pesos, first phase of which consisted of the stretch from Blvd. Lopez Portillo to Blvd. Sonora. This first phase includes laying a layer of asphalt 3 centimeters thick along 37,148 square meters, leveling of 25 manholes, and releveling 4,740 square meters of potholes.

Municipal Administration joins with CM/HEINEKEN Mexico to Inaugurate Open Air Gym In promoting healthy habits within the community through sports, Mayor Kiko Munro, together with Abril Cerecéres Ramírez of the Cuauhtémoc MoctezumaHeineken Mexico group, inaugurated open air gym facilities located at the Jesús Cota Miranda Sport Complex. The equipment, consisting of 6 exercise apparatus, represents an investment of 210,000 pesos and is the second open air gym in the city. The mayor thanked CM/HEINEKEN Mexico for teaming with the local administration in working to improve and dignify the recreational space. Cerecéres, representing Institutional Relations for the Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma-HEINEKEN Mexico Brewery, detailed through an agreement with the National Sports Commission (CONADE) they have been able to install more than 450 open air gyms across the country since 2011.

This article is brought to you by the Sonoran Resorts Sales Team, www.sonoranresorts.mx, Jim Ringquist, Director of Sales and Marketing. Sign up for Jim’s Monthly Newsletter: http://www.tinyurl.com/JimNewsletter

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Salty, Sizzling, Summery September 8 ways to stay cool and make the most of September A literary column By Marcia Diane

By Anita Kaltenbaugh

September is one of those months I have a love/hate relationship with. It signals the end of summer and the end of the month will bring the first day of Autumn—one of my favorite seasons. Universities, colleges, and grade schools are all back in full force, and summer vacation 2017 is over. But, to those of us visiting Puerto Peñasco is it over? NO, not even close, at least weather wise. In Rocky Point, we are fortunate that we don’t have to get the sweaters out and the wood for the fireplaces and wood burning stove (that’s coming but it’s not here yet). Our nights are not much cooler, but they are on that wonderful part of the weather ride, the last days of hotness. Yes, in Peñasco it will still feel like summer, even if that calendar tells you it’s the first day of Fall. What does the first day of Fall in the northern hemisphere mean? Celebrate and have an “Autumn Equinox Beach Party” and mark the first day of Fall in a place loving the last long days of summer. Friday, September 22, 2017 is the autumn equinox. So, what does that mean to you? Well, it’s a great reason to have a weekend away at the beach and it’s also a cool reason to celebrate the last long days of a hot summer. I mean have you ever been invited to an “Autumn Equinox Beach Party”? Especially one that was as hot as summer? The word equinox means “equal night”. Yes, to be clear night and day are about the same length. When the equinox happens, the sun crosses the equator thus trying to equal out our day and night. The heat of the summer slowly starts to melt away as the days get shorter. In Rocky Point, I like the September slowness, and the gear up for the outstanding October and November weather headed our way. It’s sort of a reboot, a do over for the remaining season of the year. The heat of September doesn’t bother me because I know the end is near. So, if you’re in Puerto Peñasco savoring your last few moments of hot summer 2017, here’s some ways to enjoy it and stay cool. It feels like summer but you know Fall is coming so relish in the heat. 11 ways to celebrate our last month of September and the sunny side of life: 1. Look up the weather in other areas of

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the world with cold temperatures. See? You feel cooler already. Invite friends over for an Autumn Equinox Party on September 22! Why not? Jump in the salty ocean, in a few months it may be too cold to swim. Rent a condo or hotel room with a pool, pool bar and guess what? Hang out all day long in the water! Bask in the sun! Hopefully with sunscreen and tan up… Float on the water, buy a raft, a noodle an inter-tube and just float away, cooling your internal body system. Eat ice cream, frozen treats: I can’t help but recommend Thrifty (love the vanilla cookie dough) but any ice cream place will do as well as homemade ice cream bars sold by the food cart vendors. Hang out at an air-conditioned café, or restaurant and look at the Sea of Cortez. Think snow, blizzards, ice storms and be happy you are flopping around in your flippy floppies. Go to a movie. Check out the movie schedule at Citi Cinemas, eat some popcorn and relax. Check out El Pinacate visitor center

they show a film in both English and Spanish about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. 10. Venture out in the wee early morning, to discover the beach, or later in the evening when the slight breeze comes in from the ocean. Look up at the clear summer sky and take solace in the peaceful warm nights. 11. Take a boat ride… it’s always cooler on the water. Make sure to plan your Fall break weekends for October and November, when the nights start to cool off. September is not the busiest month of the Fall season, but as the weather breaks, the crowds are coming, so plan your vacation now! Let’s reboot for the final months of 2017 and enjoy the last moments of hotness!

Anita Kaltenbaugh is the author of the book “Travel Secrets- Insider guide to planning, affording and taking more vacations” available on Amazon and author of debut suspense novel a Deep Thing by A.K. Smith. Check out her blog at www.wordstravelfilm.com/blog

Making my way through the slog of this swelter season, I relish the time allotted to reading. And re-reading. I have been rereading the entire Harry Potter series…in search of answers to childhood…ones that escaped me when I occupied that land. Now, no doubt you have all heard of the Harry Potter series, how could you not…it was a sensation sweeping the nation, well world actually, when it first hit the street. Many of us, myself included, avoided the latest rage…dismissing it as just that, a rage, soon to pass. But this one didn’t, did it. I keep being placed more and more in awe as the number of children, who had not heretofore cracked a book, became avid readers after ripping through the latest book…while waiting with baited breath for the next in the series. Some of my most ‘adult’ friends became groupies, and at the release of each new movie demanded my accompanying them. While I found the movies delightfully entertaining, I still did not ‘get it’. But finally my interest we so piqued that I picked up the first book; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. And it was then I discovered an astounding thing…this woman could write! I mean really write. Now I have everything she has ever written. Her first book after finishing the Potter series was: A Casual Vacancy one of the best written and most scathing exposes on the British housing schemes ever published…and it’s fiction, riveting action packed fiction…with characters to curl your hair. Next, under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith came: The Cuckoo’s Calling, The Silkworm Career of Evil Again a series, but for adults, featuring the disabled detective Cormoran Strike. And as if that were not enough two award winning plays: Fantastic Beasts, and where to find them Harry Potter and the Cursed Child And let’s not even get started on her charity work and her outspoken self in defense of those needing defending…if I were not so in awe, I get really really tired just thinking about her. You couldn’t go far wrong to pick up one of her works in your favorite genre. Either name will get you there J.K. Rowling or Robert Galbraith. And while you are at it, do join us for our on-line writing group at: m.diane. writeon@gmail.com We may not all be JK Rowlings, but we sure do have fun sharing our work with one another. If you want a real treat go to Poets.org and listen to her read this poem out loud. And of course please join us for our on-line writing group at: m.diane. writeon@gmail.com

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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. 66 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 for a few blocks, turn left at the signal on to 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. Theres is a toll booth you will go through (currently $110 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 and you can now pay with a credit card (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 $300 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. • 1 carton of cigarrettes. • 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 cds • 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 $300 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 $300 per person you will need to declare your items and pay the impuestos (taxes) before crossing into Mexico. You may import up to $1,000 USD in new merchandise per vehicle without the assistance of a Customs Broker. To declare items you are bringing into Mexico, turn left as you cross the border, just beyond the chainlink fence. Park in the designated spot and go into the Aduana Building in the middle of the two lanes. See Crossing the Border for more information on declaring merchandise. If your merchandise totals more than $1,000 USD per vehicle, you will need the assistance of a customs broker. Customs brokers are located on the Mexican side of the border. Park on the U.S. side and walk across to one of their offices. Customs Brokers in Sonoyta, Mex. Agencia Ibarrola (011-52-651) 512-1878 Aserco Imp. (011-52-651) 512-0009 MultiServicios Sinaloa (011-52-651) 512-1593 or 1599

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Live Birds: wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw: generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection to be sure they are free of pests, soil and sand.

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

SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS FOR PUERTO PEÑASCO STREETS 10 KPH / 6 MPH in School Zones 30 KPH / 18 MPH on City Streets 60 KPH / 37 MPH on any Blvd., unless posted ortherwise 60 KPH / 37 MPH on the Resort Rd, from Playa Bonita to Cholla Bay

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 rockypointtimes@ yahoo.com or phone (480) 4636255 or local 383-6325.

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Is Mexican Food Addictive? By Dan McWhitis

Back, about a thousand years ago, I spent time working in Houston. What soon became apparent was the passion Texans have for Mexican food. Proud of their state and its history, Texans have a reverence for what they refer to as Tex-Mex food. Unless you’ve been hiding out in a cave, most Americans are aware the state of Texas was once a territory in the Republic of Mexico and, as a result, Texas has a large Hispanic population, but this article ain’t about demographics, it’s about Mexican food. My first real experience with this type of food occurred while I was attending school in North Central Texas. A local gal invited me over to her place for dinner. She started things off by preparing something she called nachos, which I had never heard of. When she popped a fresh tray of these magnificent treats out of the oven, the smell was delightful and the taste even better. I explained I’d never eaten nachos and was surprised how good they were. I guess this was a good line because she took pity on me and we continued to see each other until she moved to Dallas some months later. I sure did miss her nachos and this began my love affair with Mexican food Coming forward a decade is when I moved to Houston and soon discovered Texans

not only love Mexican food they demand it at least two or three times a week. It’s weird, all of the sudden one begins dreaming about tacos and then starts figuring out how to score a burrito. Yes, I’m afraid tacos can be considered a gateway to hard Mexican food like enchiladas and refried beans. This is something health agencies are concerned about. Taco Bell is not the Mexican phone company, it’s an overt marketing strategy that drives helpless people toward their scrumptious fast food restaurants. How bad can it get? Just recently I found myself helplessly running down a road in a cold sweat shouting, “Carne asada.” All of the sudden two men in white coats pulled-up in a van grabbed my arms and began assuring me everything was going to be alright. They explained they were worried because I’d missed my 2:00 p.m. curfew back at the home. They gently explained that Senora Gonzales had made me a special plate of guacamole & chips. I began breathe a little easier. I don’t have a problem, I’m not a Mexican food junkie and I’m not going to one of those meetings that starts with, “Hi, my name is Dan and I’m an addict.”

More Vaquitas Remain than Thought: Profepa

Government says scientific studies show there are at least 100 Counting porpoises is doubtless a challenging task, but the federal environmental attorney declared this week that the number of remaining vaquita porpoises is higher than estimated earlier this year. The environment secretariat has previously challenged the estimate by the International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita (CIRVA), that only 30 of the porpoises remain. On Thursday the head of the environmental agency Profepa said scientific studies have revealed there are at least 100. Guillermo Haro said Profepa is preparing to capture that number of vaquitas in a program that will place them in a special protected area. The vaquita, found only in the upper Sea of Cortés, is endangered largely due to its being caught as by-catch by fishermen seeking other species. In February, Environment Secretary Rafael Pacchiano said his department’s earlier estimate that there were 60 porpoises remaining was tallied by observers on two vessels that employed more than 150 underwater microphones in an operation that cost 50 million pesos. CIRVA concluded there were only

half that number by using methods that were “totally different” from those used by federal authorities, Pacchiano said, emphasizing that it was important to use the same methodology. However, he did not doubt there might be fewer vaquitas due to the fact that illegal fishing for another endangered species, the totoaba, continued. The vaquitas are by-catch victims in that gillnet fishery. Despite the disagreement over numbers, the federal government continues to work with CIRVA and United States officials in the project to capture the vaquitas and place them in a reserve where they can be protected from illegal fishing and abandoned nets. Their capture will be carried out by using U.S. Navy-trained dolphins. Haro said that nearly every day federal authorities find four or five nets during their regular reconnaissance of the vaquita reserve. However, the reconnaissance efforts have not been enough to prevent illegal fishing in the area, the biggest threat to the vaquita’s survival. CIRVA describes the porpoise as the most endangered marine mammal in the world.

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Lobster Village

By Stephanie Wood

For my birthday I wanted to take a trip and go somewhere to escape the heat. I’ve wanted to go to Rosarito Beach for as long as I can remember because of all the stories about eating buckets of lobster for cheap. My only issue has been time, or lack of. I’ve had Playas de Rosarito on my weather app for over a year now, watching the average temperature at 77°. I started my research on where to stay and what to do. You can get lobster on the Pacific side of Mexico pretty much anywhere, but the stories of Puerto Nuevo aka Lobster Village is where I had my heart set on going. Similar to Rocky Point, there are a few hotels but mostly rental condos. I decided to try my luck with AirBnB. I found a bed and breakfast in Primo Tapio, just south of Puerto Nuevo, for much less than a hotel, and looked nicer and had great reviews. I initially wanted to tour the wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, but the tours lasted all day and are quite expensive. I only had Friday night to Sunday. Google maps said the drive to Primo Tapia, Baja would be 6.5-7 hours. The toll road route is the shortest distance and fastest. What the Google map didn’t show was the insane mountain road you have to wind through from just outside Mexicali almost the whole way to Tijuana. The toll roads in Mexico are great well maintained highways. However this mountain pass was terrifying, especially when caught all unaware. It was a wide enough 4-lane road with very slow speeds; BUT there was no margin for error. There was no shoulder, just a drop off with questionable barriers. And there were lots of semi-tractor trailers. The highway took us around Tecate and the outskirts of Tijuana, where we finally made it to the 1D coastal highway. The Carretera Libre (free highway) was a winding 2-way highway thru the small towns that line the pacific coast. Also, bring cash, the toll roads are expensive, we spent about $25 in tolls in 2 days. We finally got to our B&B around 8pm, dropped our luggage and asked our host if we could still get a lobster dinner anywhere. He directed us to a great restaurant called Splash, were we had an amazing lobster dinner in a great atmosphere. Upstairs there was a bar with live music. Since we were tired from the drive, we went back to the B&B had a glass of wine overlooking the ocean and called it a night. The view from our patio was

incredible. The house was basically on a cliff with the ocean right below. Saturday morning, we got up early and decided to just drive and see where we ended up…which was Ensenada. The free highway is a narrow two-lane winding highway with awesome coastal views. It also allows bicyclists, which are impossible to pass, so we jumped back onto the toll road. The Pacific side is mostly ocean meeting mountains. There are areas of public beaches where it is sandy. And the surf is rough, so there are lots of surfers. On the road to Ensenada is a famous restaurant called La Fonda, which is where some of the best surfing is. The other famous surfing spot is K38 in Rosarito.

Bullos Place to get a snack and use a restroom. Bullos had amazing ceviche and guacamole. After playing tourist a while longer we headed back to the B&B for a siesta. Saturday night we went to Puerto Nuevo, the main reason for the trip. We were warned it was very touristy. And it was. Puerto Nuevo is pretty much like Peñasco’s Malecon, before the renovation. It was dirt roads and vendors everywhere. Villa Ortega’s had valet parking, so that was nice. I got my second lobster dinner. Puerto Nuevo wasn’t what I pictured in

my mind, but something I checked off my life’s to do list. After dinner, we went back to the B&B where our host, Salvador had a bonfire going. So we sat by the fire, relaxing to Mexican music and the sound of the ocean, and getting to know some other guests, a young couple from LA and a surfer from Hawaii. It was so fun to just have an immediate bond with strangers over the magic of the place; and the highlight of our trip. Sunday morning as we were drinking coffee by the ocean we saw a pod of

We got to Ensenada around 11 and there were American amenities like Starbucks, Carl’s Jr., and McDonald’s. We parked the car on the main tourist road to walk around. The area was very nice with wide paved streets and lots of shops selling familiar wares. Lunch wasn’t served anywhere until 12, so we ended up having breakfast at El Patio, complete with mango margaritas. We walked and shopped some more and a few hours later stopped at

dolphins directly below our balcony. They were feeding and playing and it was amazing! With such a short trip there’s much more that we didn’t get to see. Our hearts still belong to Puerto Peñasco, but for a summer getaway, and a break from heat and humidity, we’re definitely going back.

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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 Fremont. 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) 387-2200 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.

CHURCHES 7th Day Adventist Church Pastor Jose Luis Perez Perez Ave. Sinaloa (between Alberto Lizárraga & Gregorio Escalante) Tel: (638) 383-6760 Cel: (638) 100-6602 Worship Saturday 9:30am 2nd Location in Nuevo Peñasco Corner of 51st Ave & Aquiles Serdan (East side of Town) 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 Good Samaritan Callejon 25 and Ave. 65 (N. of Lazaro Cardenas) (638) 112-7035 Sunday Service 10:30 am 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 Jose Mission Church Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.

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 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 WHEN IN DOUBT DIAL 911 or 066

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

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

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GENERALINFORMATION 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 Twin Dolphins. 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 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.

RV PARKS 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. 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 (638) 383-0650 El Mirador - Playa de Oro (638) 2668 Sandy Beach - Playa Bonita (638) 383-2596 Sandy Beach - Concha del Mar (638) 383-4273 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.

U.S. DMV (MOTOR VEHICLES) The closest U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles to Puerto Peñasco is in 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 is open to the American Community. Located at City Hall on the 1st floor facing Fremont Blvd. 10am-12pm.

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

Si I Do! - (011-52-638) 383-0700 www.siido.com

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

TELEPHONES Puerto Peñasco’s phone company for home and business hook-up is Telefonos de Mexico (TelMex). Cellular service is available through TelCel and Movistar. U.S. carrier AT&T works pretty good here as long as you have the International Plan. DIALING INSTRUCTIONS Call Mexico from U.S. & Canada to dial a land line 011+52+638+7-digit number to dial a Peñasco cellular 011+52+1+638+7-digit number Call U.S. & Canada from Mexico dial 001+(area code)+7 digit number Call Collect from Mexico to U.S. dial 090 for a bilingual 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 To make a long distance call, your best bet is to find a cafe or internet cafe with a VOIP phone. Second best is to purchase a prepaid phone card (LADATEL) from pharmacies or businesses, and use one of the many pay phones along the streets - follow the instructions on the phone. You can also use one of the long distance (larga distancia) calling services located around town.

U.S. CALLING CARDS If you use your calling card and dial an 800#, that is not toll free within Mexico, you will be charged twice for this call - 1 charge for calling the 800 #, and then a 2nd charge on your phone card. You may also use one of the long distance services to call the U.S. and Canada. CELLULAR PHONES to dial a cell phone from a land line dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number to dial from local cell to local cell dial 638 + 7-digit number to dial out of city cell from local cell dial 045 + city code + 7-digit number Any number that does not start with a 383, 388, 382, 102 or 108 is most likely a cellular phone You cannot dial a U.S. 800# from your Mexican cellular phone. The only U.S. cell carrier, we have found to work in Rocky Point 96% of the time, is AT&T’s International Plan. All services work - SMS, MMS, Blackberry, etc. Follow the instructions (left) for dialing the U.S. or Canada, and to dial a land line. To dial a cell phone, you may have to dial 044 + 638 + 7-digit number, or you may just need to drop the 044. Sometimes, when calling a local cell, I had to dial as if I were dialing a cell from the U.S. Check plans and where you spend the most time. TelCel’s Blackberry plan is much cheaper than AT&T’s, plus they have a reasonable International Plan for when I travel to the U.S. You can also get an unlocked phone, buy a SIM card, and switch chips as you cross the border. Mexico cell carriers are supposed to start fingerprinting everyone who purchases a cell phone or SIM card. AREA CODES FOR NEARBY CITIES Caborca.............................................637 El Golfo de Santa Clara.................................653 Guaymas...........................................622 Hermosillo........................................662 Mexicali, B.C.................................................686 Nogales.................................................631 Santa Ana.....................................................641 San Luis Rio Colorado..................................653 San Carlos.....................................................622 San Felipe, B.C...............................................686 Sonoyta...................................................651 Check phonebook for more area codes

VOIP LINES Local internet acccess enables you to use a VOIP line in Rocky Point. HOW TO DIAL 800’s U.S. 800#’s are not free of charge when called from Mexico. The charge for calling an 800# is approx. $1USD/min. 800 = dial 001+880+phone number 888 = dial 001+881+phone number 877 = dial 001+882+phone number 866 = dial 001+883+phone number 855 = dial 001+884+phone number 844 = dial 001+885+phone 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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Municipal Administration and Former MLB Player Shea Hillenbrand to Invest in Reviving Baseball Field

With the goal of continuing

helping to revive the local economy.

to revive public and recreational

Mayor Munro met with Arizona

facilities across Puerto Peñasco,

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By Cholla Charli Last month we took a look at the meaning of road signs in Mexico. The mood was tongue-in-cheek with a smidgen of learning thrown in, but there are some signs that are very important to understand.

really helpful here in Puerto Peñasco. The Español needs a little refinement, but that can be arranged. In town we need a sign that says Parada de cuatro vías. Signo o ningún signo. OK, it’s a little too long for the typical road sign but it means Fourway Stop, Sign or no Sign. If someone

There are numerous warnings to keep you safe. Peligro means Danger. Cinturón de Seguridad Obligatorio is telling you that Seat Belts are Required. Arena Sobre Camino warns you that there is often Sand on the Roadway which could cause loss of control. Cruce de Camiones advises you to watch for Trucks Crossing the roadway. There are signs to help control the general flow of traffic. Entrada is Entrance, Salida is Exit. Respete Límite de Velocidad tells you to Respect (obey) the Speed Limit and Reductor de Velocidad is saying Slow Down. You are warned of Speed Bumps with signs saying and often depicting Topes, and if you see a sign saying Inspección Agropecuaria you are about to lose your lunch (well actually only your fruit and vegetables) at the agricultural inspection station. To keep others safe, there are signs saying Zona Escolar or School Zone, Obra en Construcción meaning Construction Work and, perhaps the quintessential road sign, Conduzca con Precaución or Drive Carefully. All this is good to know, but I can think of some signs that would be

ran over the stop sign and it appears to now be a three-way stop, don’t be fooled. On the road in front of the Sandy Beach Resorts we could use signs that say Dos Carriles con Líneas Invisibles or Two Lanes with Invisible Lines to encourage visitors to share the road and not take their half from the middle. All over Sonora we need signs that say Hoyo que come coches está cerca to warn people that there is a CarEating Pothole Near. I’m not sure how compound adjectives work in Spanish, so that might actually say that the car is eating the pothole instead of the reverse. Farther out at the intersection by Wrecked at the Reef there should be a sign saying Travesía Ultraligera to alert people that it is an Ultralight Crossing. It’s hard enough to avoid collisions with earth-bound vehicles. Adding aircraft to the mix is completely out of the blue. The real trick to driving here is to Conducir Defensivamente – Drive Defensively, to Esperar lo Inesperado – Expect the Unexpected and to Ser Cortés y Paciente – to Be Polite and Patient.

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wife,

improvements.

Here’s Your Sign

Consultant to the President and

agreement to invest in remodeling

Accompanied

several

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clinics

for

work, and discipline among youth. Shea Hillenbrand and his wife,

Arizona

Kristin, run the charity, ‘Against All

Diamondbacks in establishing an

Odds Foundation’, and are integral

important calendar of activities

in making this project a reality. Shea

meant to encourage sports among

says that he plans to be very active

youth in Puerto Peñasco, while also

in helping kids here in Peñasco.

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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.

ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM

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

AGRUPACION GEORGE PAPANICOLAOU 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 PAP SMEARS Friday 9AM-2PM by appointment only Please call 1 to 2 weeks prior 383-4399

AMOR MINISTRIES

BUNCO BABES

CEDO CON’T

COORDINACION DE SALUD MUN.

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.

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.

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!

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

AMPI

(Please note that our Chamber of Commerce is not like

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios (AMPI), or the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals, Puerto Peñasco 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 Estates, 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. AMPI operates the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) on behalf of our real estate clients. Board members: President: Rommel Bustamante Vice President: Maria Ituarte Treasurer: Rebecca Palomino Legal: Ricardo Borquez Secretary/V.P. Communications: Robin Miller Treasurer: Kris Nichols Legal: Ricardo Borquez VP Education: Joseph Toland VP Ethics: John Walz

AL ANON

For Inquiries, please contact: Luisa Federico, AMPI Administrator email: luisa.ampi51@gmail.com AMPI Phone: 638-382-0439

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

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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.

Passport Club Exciting news! we’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa same schedule: M.W.F. 10:00 am open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.com

AMERICAN LEGION POST MX 15 141 Chihuahua & Matamoros (Calle #1) Across from Pink Cadillac Open daily and the Public Always Welcome 2017 OFFICERS: Commander: Mike LaBarge Vice Commander: Jerry Clackler 2nd Vice Commander: Robert Lee Rowe Adjutant: John Stubblefield General Meetings 1st Tuesday of month at 10:00 a.m. (from October thru June) Contact Food & Beverage Manager Danny Anderson for information regarding special events, celebrations & dinners throughout the year. Bingo: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 2:00 p.m. NFL Football: Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Telephone Numbers: U.S. (602) 539-2047 Mexico 011-52 (638) 388-8841 Magic Jack (602) 539-2047 ALL VISITORS WELCOME!

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@ gmail.com Visit us on Facebook or Call Barb at (044-638) 114-1659 or Dee at (044-638) 384-0113 or from the US (602) 324-7241.

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

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

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: Patronato Pro Asilo de Ancianos de Puerto Peñasco A.C. 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 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 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.

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 P.O. Box 77152, Tucson, AZ 85703 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: Helen Dahlstrom Secretary: Billie Crumbley: 382-5133 Treasurer: Enedina Otañez: 382-5142 Membership: Helen Dahlstrom BOARD MEMBERS Sal Otatanez, Rhea Dugan, Pat Goodin, Ken Goodin, Chuck Blair, Marlene Blair Connie Horton, Kelley Adams, Dave Adams, Theresa Orcutt 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.

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.

EL GOLFO RUN Sandra O’Hare Rocky Point Times Newspaper 383-6325 or from U.S. 480-463-6255 rockypointtimes@yahoo.com

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

ESPERANZA 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.

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CLUBSANDORGANIZATIONS FUNERAL HOMES Funeraria Renacimiento 383-1233 Funeraria Santa Cecilia 383-2522

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.

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.

MEXICO CHILDRENS FOUNDATION

Founder: Steve Schwab Established 2003

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.

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

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

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

Knox Trail Council Bsa Yvette Lavin yvettelavin1212@gmail.com (508) 667-4031

LAS CONCHAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. 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.

A group of local singles, both full and part time residences. All singles are invited to join (no fee) this laid back group for the happy hours each Tuesday at 4 pm at Puesta del Sol restaurant at Playa Bonita Resort. The location for the Saturday breakfasts will be announced at this happy hour. For more information contact any of the following: Marti 812-3191463 (U.S. cell works locally), or Dick 638-1050615 (local cell) or 602-321-8106 (U.S. cell works locally) or just show up at the Tuesday happy hour and introduce yourself.

PINACATE BIOSPHERE RESERVE

GRUPO SAN PEREGRINO

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

PEÑASCO SINGLES (PS)

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

MISSION VILLA GRANADA 2 blocks east of Lucas Chicken, in the former Villa Granada Hotel. We provide lodging and meals for Missionaries who work on improving/building churches out in the San Rafael Community and other assorted projects. GM Pastor Edgar Cabrera (638) 383-1394. Main Office for (480) 503-8832. Maggie, is bilingual. Volunteers for maintenance/cleaning needed, as well as rice, beans, building supplies/ materials, tools, children art/crafts supplies, canned foods, Spanish bibles, and prayer. Weekend Missions, A.C.-Mexican Non-Profit. Weekend Missions, Inc. USA 501c3.

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.

OC3AN VIEW MINISTRY We are a Mexican non-profit organization, hosting large and small mission groups to bring aid and comfort to folks in need. Our office is located on the property of the Granada Del Mar Hotel over-looking the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Our Ministry Community Center Donation Facility; (thrift store) is located on Kino Blvd & Francisco Madero, caddy-corner to 2 Fish Ministerios. Hours of operation: TuesdaySaturday 12pm-5pm...All types of donations are welcome...For detailed information about us visit or WEB site: www.oc3anviewministry.com or Like us on facebook. To schedule a mission group with our exciting ministry making a difference in the community...contact: Conrad Flores, Founder & President Oc3anviewministry@gmail.com

U.S # 480-264-1172 MX Cell # 638-109-8017 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.

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.

PUERTO PEÑASCO SCOUTING PROJECT Contact: Barbara Olszewski rpbarbo@gmail.com (602) 324-9529 / (638) 114-2406 Marsha Hansen marshansenaz@gmail.com (520) 234-2577 Haley Villalobos haleyvillalobos@gmail.com (638) 104-1515

RED CROSS (CRUZ ROJA) EMERGENCY DIAL 911 OR 060 Business Phone: 383-2266 www.cruzrojapenasco.org.mx

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

RED HAT LADIES LUNCHEON

SANTIAGO RUIZ SALCIDO ASSOCIATION

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.

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.

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

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SINGLES 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) 386-9774 or Magic Jack is (520) 303-4332.

2 FISH MINISTERIOS Founder: Pastor Stan Tedrow Peñasco Christian Fellowship

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 julio_cesarvalenzuela@hotmail.com.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER GROUP AA Passport Club We’ve moved to: Offices of Ocean View Ministry 18 Ave. S. Sinaloa M.W.F. 10:00 am Open AA meeting Contacts: Conrado @ MX cell: 638-109-8017 OVM office @: 480-264-1172 Marcia @ marsupis@gmail.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.

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

SAN JOSE CHURCH MISSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Cholla Bay Road on the right before you enter La Cholla. Mass time as 8 a.m.

Melchor Ocampo & Tecla Bustamante Donations accepted and welcomed at the Felowship Monday Friday 8AM - 2PM 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

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

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 Rick Busa: rbusa1972@gmail.com 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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The Mexican American War 1846 and The Expansion of the U.S. Border 1852

By Rosarie Salerno

After the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase, more and more Americans explored and settled the Louisiana Territory. It was only a matter of time until Americans started settling the neighboring state of Texas. Eventually, the Settlers declared Texas as an Independent Republic with Sam Houston as their president. In 1836 Santa Anna defeated the Texans at the Alamo. In that same year, Santa Anna ordered the execution of 342 prisoners. The American army started fighting back. Despite all this trouble, the Americans continued to move to Texas. Finally, in early 1845 the U.S. annexed Texas as an American territory. In November of 1845, President James K. Polk sent John Slidell to Mexico with an offer of $5,000,000 for the purchase of New Mexico and $25,000,000 for California. The offer was refused. On April 3, 1846, the Mexican Army attacked some U.S. troops. In May of 1846 Polk asked Congress for a declaration of war and it was granted. However, Congress and the Nation, in general, were far from united on the idea of waging war. Southerners saw the expansion as extending the slave territory and the northerners opposed it for the same reason. Hence, the war began. Several major battles were fought and lost by the Mexican Army. The first large scale amphibious invasion, under General Winfield Scott, landed near Vera Cruz in 1847. The fortress fell and was

occupied by the American Army. From there, Scott headed to Mexico City where he defeated the Mexicans once again. With the occupation of Mexico City both sides were ready to talk peace. On February 2, 1848 The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed by the United States and Mexico, ending the Mexican American War (18461848). Mexico recognized Texas as an American Territory and ceded to the U.S. the future states of California, Nevada, Utah and almost all of New Mexico and Arizona. The U.S. agreed to pay Mexico $15,000,000 and to settle claims of U.S. citizens against Mexico amounting to $3,250,000. James Gadsden (1788-1858) was interested in promoting the empire railroads. His dream was to have a transcontinental system that would span the entire United States: Gadsden had been advised by his engineers that the most direct and practicable route would be south of the United States boundary in Mexico. Gadsden managed to get himself appointed as the U.S. Minister to Mexico with the intention of buying the northern strip of Mexico. In 1852 Gadsden agreed to pay Santa Anna $10,000,000 for the territory south of the Gila River and lying in what is now southwestern New Mexico and southern Arizona. Many Americans were not especially proud of the Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty and considered the price of the Gadsden Purchase as «conscience money». The deal was so unpopular in Mexico that Santa Anna was unseated as dictator and banished. Many Mexicans regard Santa Anna as a traitor to his country.

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Mayor Kiko Munro Inaugurates Puerto Peñasco’s 90th Anniversary Activities in Puerto Peñasco Mayor Kiko Munro inaugurated festivities marking the 90th Anniversary of Puerto Peñasco’s founding, which officially began with the city’s first History Symposium. Activities running from July 1st- 14th included speeches, conferences, and a variety of exhibitions. In his inaugural message, the mayor remarked Puerto Peñasco has the capacity for incomparable progress and can become not just a better place to live, but rather one of the strongest and most important tourist destinations in Northwestern Mexico. “In 1927,” he detailed, “the first inhabitants saw tremendous potential in Puerto Peñasco, transforming it into a prosperous fishing area. Over time, Peñasco became a spot for the railroad, mining, and agriculture, with a blessed fishing sector, and now as an important national and international tourist destination.” During inaugural ceremonies marking Puerto Peñasco’s 90th Anniversary, the mayor was accompanied by his wife, Municipal DIF President Linda Pivac de Munro, Daniel Hidalgo Hurtado, General Director General of Telemax in representation of Sonora Governor Claudia Pavlovich, local representative Célida López Cárdenas, Marine Infantry Captain Antonio Campos Navarrete, Commander of the Puerto Peñasco Naval Sector, and Councilwoman Maritza Montijo, along with members of the Tohono O’odham nation. The mayor outlined the city’s chronology, detailing its evolution and achievements since 1927 when the first inhabitants came to settle here. Among these early founders, the mayor highlighted Victor Estrella Bustamante, Tecla de Bustamante, and Melquiades Palacio,

among others. He also detailed the area first became a municipality 65 years ago, on July 9, 1952. Following the presentation, Mayor Munro was joined by the three Arizona mayors who took part in witnessing the signing of a Sister City Agreement between Somerton, Arizona and Puerto Peñasco. Somerton Mayor José Yépez presented Mayor Munro with keys to the city of Somerton, as a gesture of good faith. During the moving ceremony, 24 acknowledgments in renaming city streets and avenues were presented to founders and distinguished community members, including: Ramón Núñez Cañez, Jesús Bustamante Martínez, Francisco Bastida Fernández, Gumercindo Lizárraga Galindo, Roberto Montijo Romo, Joaquín Jáuregui Duarte, Antonio Gordiano Rodríguez, Julián Angulo Anguiano, Andrés Flores Manzanedo, Raúl Celaya Trejo, Luis Irineo Burruel, Laureano Blanco Romero, Profesora Evangelina Ortiz, Profesor Valente Cornejo López, Profesor Alfredo López Aceves, Alfredo Borboa Arce, Gilberto Castillo Montiel, Consuelo Reyna A, Alfonso Cinco Ruiz, Alberto Celaya Figueroa, Fernando Pérez Barnet, José Núñez Espinoza, Miguel Ángel Tánori Cruz and Alberto Navarro Franco, as well as recognition of the career of Chemist Guillermo Flores Díaz. On behalf of those being honored, Andrés Flores Manzanedo retold, “As residents in this Port from the period of 1936, we had come with the purpose of seeking new horizons. Many of us came on foot, by ship, by train, by boat, and these friends formed their families, who are now precisely those of us living in Puerto Punta Peñasco.”

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3D-Printed Prostheses are Changing Lives College team has helped half a dozen people with low-cost prosthetic devices A team at the Guadalajara campus of the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) is creating low-cost prosthetic devices that are changing people’s lives. One of those is Marisol Maldonado, 25, who was born without her left hand due to a congenital disorder. A month ago the ITESM’s Guadalajara workshop, Enable Tec, gave her a new one, a 3D-printed prehensile prosthetic hand. “It was a birthday present from Enable Tec and my life has indeed changed a bit,” said Maldonado, who has had to relive the ordeal of her early years when other children at school stared at her and asked her why she didn’t have a hand. Once again she is having to get used to people staring at her. “This time it’s exciting, though,” she told the news agency EFE with a smile. “I show it off... and it’s not something that embarrasses me.” Enable Tec was created to help lowincome residents of Guadalajara by providing prosthetic devices produced with 3D-printing technology. So far, six people have received a custom-made prosthesis, free of charge. The team of students and academics obtains the prosthetic designs online from free or open-source databases. The designs are then modified to fit the unique needs of each patient. The materials used to print the prostheses, polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), are heated by the printer which injects

them on superimposed layers to output a three-dimensional object. The pieces are then assembled by the team. Rubber bands are part of the finished object, simulating tendons and enabling patients to perform simple but life-changing functions with it. “We don’t sell the prostheses. We’ve asked the people we’ve helped if they can help us pay for the materials, so as to keep us going,” said Enable Tec coordinator Santiago de Colsa Ailloud. The plastics used in the 3D-printing process are already cheap, and the technology itself allows the team to carry out their altruistic goal. Enable Tec specializes in upperextremity prostheses: from missing fingers to amputations. “These are functional basic prostheses, the clamp opens and closes depending on the movement of the wrist or elbow,” explained de Colsa. Enable Tec will soon deliver a prosthetic hand to a four-year-old boy, one that has a special, added feature: the youngster made a special request to have a dinosaur printed on the back. His prosthetic is one designed for children, and will allow him to grasp the handlebars of a bicycle or a cup and perform basic functions, de Colsa said. The prostheses are water-resistant and can withstand rough use. Should they break they can easily be replaced, and for a very low price. Enable Tec is currently looking for sponsors and institutional liaisons to be able to help even more people in the future.

Governor Pavlovich Officially Opens Dolphin Special Needs Therapy Center in Guaymas

A fully renovated “dolphinarium”, with four trained dolphins to give therapies to the special needs children, who can benefit from the treatments, was officially inaugurated by Sonoran Governor Claudia Pavlovich last month. Parents of the family, along with their children, with joy on their faces, attended the reopening of this space, which had been abandoned for years, understanding that the day represented the opportunity for thousands of children to access therapies to improve their quality of life. “I am excited because I know that many children are going to benefit and I know that many people will be able to come here to see occupational therapies, with the sea lions and the dolphins”, remarked Governor Claudia Pavlovich. “I want this dolphinarium to feel as yours because it belongs to you -all of all the Sonorenses, not to a government. It is yours and we all have to fight to keep it in this new condition”, said the governor. At the ceremony, Sonora Governor Pavlovich delivered the keys to a unit of DIF Sonora, presided over by Margarita Ibarra De Torres, with instructions that it was donated for the specific needs of children needing therapy. The facility also features additional areas for therapies and clinics where

they will prepare the children before they get into the pool to have contact with the dolphins. One family in attendance who look forward to the benefits was the Martinez’ family. Mrs. Margarita Martínez Félix expressed her appreciation for the reopening of the facility. “I’m very grateful because I’m a mother with a girl with down syndrome and you made us a campaign promise today that is hopeful and fulfilling”, said the mother. She noted that she has seen the good results in her daughter by having interaction with the dolphins and, on behalf of all the family and parents, she thanked the Governor for her commitment. At this time, the facility will have four bottle-Nosed Dolphins, two females, Europe and Tana, and two males, Mauritius and Risshō. The dolphins were donated to the government through the Federal office for protection of the environment in complying with a request from Governor Claudia Pavlovich. The dolphins arrived in Sonora on June 6 and immediately started the process of adapting to their new home, under the supervision of veterinary technicians and specialists who monitored the process.

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Nava By Rob Baylor

The warm water fish move in and it is an excellent time for Groupers and some of the bigger fish. I have so many articles in the RPT that sometimes I forget what I have written about, so if I have already said this, please hang on because I am going someplace. I have been in Rocky Point seven years now and have been fishing about 250 times. I have taken about 75 people from Playa Bonita RV resort and a lot of them have never been fishing, or never in the Sea. (The difference between a Sea and an Ocean is a Sea has more salt content and is bordered by land on three sides). One small lady was the first to catch a fish that day. It was her first fish and it wasn’t gigantic, but she started hollering, “Someone please help me, help me”. I told her, “You’re on your own lady. Reel, reel, reel!” She got it in, and then nothing for 15-20 minutes. “I would have had more fun golfing”, she remarked. Then she started catching some 2 at a time, and she was busy. Later in the day she remarked, “I changed my mind, this is more fun”. When we were ready to come back in she didn’t want to. So you are wondering about the title of this article. Hang on with me. Two years ago I sent some people out with one of my favorite captains. Didn’t have room for me! #&*@#. Then some others came to my door and wanted to go fishing so I lined them up with Pedro Nava of the boat Nava lll . When they came back I asked if they caught any fish and if they had a good time. “We caught so many fish we were tired and put our poles up and wanted to

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

is only increasing, never decreasing. Thanks to two generous and committed benefactors, all donations to build the intake facility are being matched dollar for dollar until Labor Day! Thankfully, our community never forgets the rescue. We have received everything from puppy and dog food to cleaning supplies, dog toys to towels and blankets, and we are so grateful for the time and money being sent to ensure the dogs entering this facility receive the best possible care. Many of our supporters, after arriving in Puerto Peñasco for a vacation, will immediately head to Welton’s on Benito Juarez and pick up Kirkland brand wet food, puppy food and adult food. WOW! That is commitment, and that is how we are able to continue to do what we’re doing.

By Barb Mumaugh

quit”, but the captain Pedro said, “No”, we still have bait left”. That is the kind of guy he is. Speaks good English, has a sense of humor and is right on the job all the time baiting hooks and taking fish off. Just go to the Marina on the right just before the Malecon and look for his White boat with NAVA lll on it. He will treat you good. Tell him Rob Baylor told you and when you are out there he will throw you over the side. No just kidding, he will be good for you. Thanks for reading my articles. It is hard to come up with one, I have to tax my brain and do it in the middle of the night. Remember to ALWAYS wish on the first star you see at night. You might be surprised at who you help with your wish. Until next time, FISH ON!!!

Peering into the gates of Barb’s Rescue, you can’t miss seeing a beautiful brown and white dog with a big, goofy grin and a tiny tail that won’t stop wagging. Proudly, Poshie will watch as you look around at the new Intake Facility being built, as if he alone is in charge of the construction. And he will melt in a puddle of whimpers and yips of excitement if you take a moment to scratch behind his ears. Poshie loves you all, even if he hasn’t met you yet! If you’ve been driving up to Barb’s Dog Rescue lately, it must feel like a different place every time! The Intake Facility is being built at a fast clip, and as of the writing of this article, it was almost 70% complete! With the expectation of an October completion, it couldn’t come at a more opportune time. The number of mothers with newborn babies never gets smaller, and the facility’s design caters to these family units, and sets them up safely, for the best, most positive outcome. Barb’s Dog Rescue is on pace to rescue and rehome over 1,000 dogs in 2017, and the need

Sweet Poshie, the 4 year old proud dog and longtime resident of the rescue, has been a beneficiary of our supporters. Poshie is a high energy, loving dog who enjoys being playful, adores children, and needs a home where he has room to stretch and play. He’s been at the rescue for so long that no-one even remembers how he got there but now, all anyone wants is to see Poshie leave again to start living the life he deserves. As much as he’ll be missed for his love and devotion to visitors, volunteers and employees alike, we all want the same thing for him, and for all the dogs. We want the dogs of Barb’s Dog Rescue to go to a home of love and safety. Thank you, each and every one of you, for helping to make that happen.

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

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Love COFFEE? Where to find the good stuff in Rocky Point By Richard Scott For RockyPoint.com

CoffeePoint is comfortable, with stuffed chairs and free WIFI. Every drink you would expect to find in a coffee shop, is there. Order Café Americano if you want a good full flavored coffee drink. It is espresso and hot water. All of the Frappes, Chai, whip cream topped drinks are there too. There is also a pastry case full of brownies and cakes from Labelle, the in-house bakery.

Coffee Roasters is here, sitting kitty corner to the cities first church. Bags and jars of fresh coffee line the shelves. Puerto Viejo specializes in Mexican coffee, grown in the south. By a big corner window, a vat full of almost black beans is stirred by the roasting machine. For blocks around, you get that distinctive smell. You can always tell when Puerto Viejo has green beans to roast! The patio is an ideal place to people watch. Every Tuesday, it becomes the place to watch films from around the world. The weekly Cinemartes event features non mainstream movies, usually with English subtitles.

Coffee Master Alberto Song

Coffee is the best thing ever. That’s how I feel anyway. You? When you travel to Rocky Point, you may not know your options when it comes to getting a good cup. Are there options? Sure! Rocky Point has more coffee spots now than ever before. You just have to know where to look. When I first started coming to town years ago, things were different. I remember ordering a coffee with breakfast and being served a cup of hot water, a jar of Nescafe, and two packets of coffee creamer. Yikes! But tastes have changed. From cappuccinos to lattes and good espresso, all can be found. Here is a rundown on the coffee shops that we like.

Sonoran Sea Comfy chair, Coffee Point

Best Cold Coffee you ever had? I recently happened to be in CoffeePoint and ran into Alberto Song. Alberto holds the title of Coffee Master. His coffee shop in Tijuana is a part of the trendy local food scene. He is known nationwide for the fine coffee that he roasts. Today, he is here consulting on customer service, and how to make perfect cold coffee. On the counter in front of us is a contraption that looks like a science experiment. A wooden frame holds a series of glass containers. “You put a block of ice in the top” Alberto explains. Drop by drop the freezing water plops onto fine ground coffee. “This is the style for brewing coffee in Japan. Like Tea, the purity of the taste is what they are going for.” Not something that you brew by the cup, one pot of cold brew takes eight hours! We try some straight. Clear and sweet, the coffee has the kind of complex flavor coffee fanatics seek. CoffeePoint has a second location on Blvd. Josefa.

The Convenience Store in Sonoran Sea Resort Right off the lobby, and open to everyone (not just guests of the resort). The store itself is small, but has a good selection of what vacationers want. Better yet, there is a big old espresso machine making good coffee drinks. Free WIFI of course. The best part is that right up a spiral stair case is a small loft with plush seats. Almost swanky! A very comfortable place to hang while you down your macchiato. ECoffee Some people prefer the stylish, though predictable look and feel of a Starbucks. But it seems if you look around a bit you can often find an ‘Anti-Starbucks’. Some place funky, comfortable, with zero pretensions. Some feel that to be a real coffee shop, you need that Hippie vibe. ECoffee delivers! On Fremont Blvd. across from Banorte, ECoffee is eclectic and down home. A back room offers privacy and comfy sofas. The bar stools in front are bike seats.

Barista

CoffeePoint CoffeePoint may be the most wellknown coffee shop in Peñasco. It is located on Benito Juarez (the Main Street into town) right before the Baseball Stadium. The modern building is green and black, with lots of glass. The friendly baristas know their stuff. Better yet, they value getting your drink out fast.

Puerto Viejo

Coffee Time

Puerto Viejo Coffee Roasters Puerto Viejo means ‘Old Port’. That’s the name for the oldest, original part of town. The streets that head inland from the Malecon make up the neighborhood. Puerto Viejo

Coffee Time The new kid in town, Coffee Time features a stylish decor along with good strong coffee. Located on Blvd. Benito Juarez before Sam’s Club.

Quack Ups

By Bob Snyder

A well known Doctor was giving a speech to a large crowd. Listening in awe, the speech went ... “The material we put into our stomachs should have killed most of us sitting here, years ago.” “Red meat is full of steroids and dye. Soft drinks corrode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High trans-fat diets can be disastrous and none of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the germs in our drinking water. But, there is one thing that is the most dangerous of all and most of us have, or will eat it”. “Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and suffering for years after eating it?” After several seconds of quiet, a 70-year-old man in the front row raised his hand, and softly said, “Wedding Cake”. -------------------------------------------Last night in the local tavern a Chinese man was quietly sitting next to me at the bar for quite some time. I turned and asked him if he knew Kung Fu, Karate or any kind of Martial Arts. He looked me in the eye and replied, “ Are you asking me that just because I’m Asian?” I said “No, just asking because you’re drinking my beer.” -------------------------------------------A few decades ago we had Johnny Cash, Bob Hope and Steve Jobs. Now we have no cash, no hope and no jobs. God, Please don’t let Kevin Bacon die. -------------------------------------------The New England Journal of Medicine reports that 9 out 10 Doctors agree that 1 out of 10 Doctors are idiots. -------------------------------------------You know you’re getting old when you bend down to tie your shoes, and you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there.

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Mo Bigga Fish

By Vince Deadmond I have managed to go on several of those once in a life time fishing trips. The kind of trip that is on the cover of fly fishing magazines. Yes, Montana has great big Brown Trout, catching giant Brookies in Canada is wonderful, and if you ever get a shot at Dorado with a fly rod, take it. But, I have also had a lifetime of great fishing close to home. Did you know you can catch Bone Fish in the Sea of Cortez? Many of you have saltwater fly fishing on your bucket list, and you are so close if you live in the desert southwest. Most Phoenix or Tucson residents are only four hours drive time from Puerto Peñasco, Mexico on the Sea of Cortez. Rocky Point is one of those destinations where you can rough it on the cheap, or you can stay in as much luxury as you can afford. Many other activities are available for those who have no interest in fishing. Fall is a very popular time of the year to fly fish, the most enjoyable weather of the year. You will see fly fishers wading the beaches and estuaries, some will be launching pontoon boats and kayaks, and that is another way to access more water. My suggestion is to come on down to Rocky Point and fish, even if you don’t have all of the right gear, you need to start someplace. If you are new to fly fishing, talk to some of those fly fishers you see on the beach. Most of them may be anxious to get on the water, but most are talkative and willing to show their gear, and talk about techniques for catching fish. Fly fishing gear is not sold in Puerto

Peñasco, so make plans to stop by your local Bass Pro, Cabela’s, Sportsman’s, Orvis, or locally owned fly shop. Those folks have the gear, and can point you in the right direction to get you started. If you are looking for casting instruction, fishing technique, or even how to tie the fly to the end of the line you probably have a local fly club within driving distance if you live in the Phoenix, Tucson, White Mountain, Payson, or Flagstaff areas. Go on line and find out where and when things happen at your local fly fishing club. The Desert Fly Casters meet in Chandler, AZ on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Elks Lodge 1775 West Chandler Blvd. Doors open at 6:00 PM and members will grab a bite to eat, and talk about past and future fishing expeditions. The general meeting gets started at 7:00 PM. One of our future outings is our 54th annual Pescador Extravaganza in Puerto Peñasco. Dates for that outing are Wednesday, October 25 through Monday, October 30. Most of the activities will be staged from the Playa de Oro RV Park, in Puerto Peñasco. Stop by a DFC meeting and get lined out on gear, places to stay, Mexico insurance, safety, restaurants, and have your questions answered on fly fishing Mexico. Useful phone numbers Playa de Oro RV Park (6020 476-2242, El Mirador Hotel (480) 626-5841, Sea Side Reservations (condos) (480) 282-8608. Desert Fly Caster web page www.desertflycasters.com Vince Deadmond The Fly Fishing Hardware Guy vince@ajbest.com (480) 982-7461.

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

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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@ gmail.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) SAN JOSE MISSION CHURCH – Bilingual Catholic Mass offered every Sunday at 8 a.m. at San Jose’ Church in La Cholla/Cholla Bay. Everyone is welcome.(#1SJ) ANIMAL ADOPTION CENTER OF ROCKY POINT – (A 501© tax exempt corporation) wwwrpaac. org. Center located north of Benito Juarez on Calle 15 (Leon de la Barra) 3 blocks left corner. Also donation drop point at Rocky Point Times Offices (011-52-638) 383-1012, Phoenix (602) 4123932, Tucson (520) 407-6594, nancy_phelan@yahoo.com. AACORP P.O. Box 1031, Lukeville, AZ 85341. (#1-AAC)

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 - IN Rocky Point Full line AVON Beauty Supplies. Hair, Nails, Facials, Massage, Manicures and Pedicures (638) 383-1086. English Spoken. 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) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) COFFEE AND COFFEE HOUSES MAX’S CAFÉ: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, Dinner, Pizza, Full Espresso and Liquor Bar. Free Wireless Internet & Phone to the U.S. Located in front of Hotel Peñasco del Sol. Live Music Thur-Sun 8PM-11PM 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) 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 – Permanent 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) BILL PAYING – Maintenance and cleaning. FM3 Services. Proservices Rocky Point. Fremont Plaza #15. Mon. thru Fri. 8:30-4:30, Sat. 8:30-1:30. (638) 383-6161. English/Spanish Cel (044-638) 113-0446. astrid. avila@live.com.mx (PS-1) FURNITURE DELIVERY MOVING FROM THE STATES to all of Mexico. Since 1987. Our price includes no surprise fees from pickups to setups. No middle man, door to door service. 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 (011-52638) 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) FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - located near the beach inside a secure new R.V. Park. WiFi, pool, palapa, BBQ’s, and dog park included. Call (011-52-638) 388-5094. (#5-17) FOR RENT - MASTER SUITE, loft area, ocean view. (775) 217-9338. $350.00 USD. MO. (#100-1)

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) PLAYA DORADA – $229K Close to International Airpot. Beachfront, large 2bd, 2ba. Private parking, security. HOA and electric. Call PABLO REALTY (602) 288-8687. Local 383-8657. Email pablorealty@ hotmail.com (#102-PR) INSURANCE SERVICES INSURANCE AND BONDING AGENCY – REAL ESTATE Mexican & American Insurance: Auto, boat, life, house, commercial. Yolanda Silva, Agent. Ave Nayarit #62. Call 383-6280. (#107-1) JEWELERS JOYERIA MAX – MAX’S JEWELRY - 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) PEST CONTROL PREDADOR - TERMITES, cockroaches, mosquitoes, flies, bees, fire ants, fleas, scorpions, spiders, rats, ants, mice. We have our Federal License. English spoken. Call Juan Mendivil, owner at 383-8787. 24hr emergency phone dial (044 - 638) 113-0691. (#126-1) REAL ESTATE SERVICES TWIN DOLPHINS – Blvd. Fremont, next to Red Cross. Mexico (638) 383-3919 US (602) 324-7241. (#140-1) ROCKY POINT REALTY GROUP – Jonni Francis at Paseo Las Glorias, across from Peñasco del Sol. Mexico (638) 382-5355 US (602) 334-4134. (#140-2) RV PARKS & SPACES 6 RV SPACES for rent in town (1 1/2 blks East of Jose on Callejon Juarez). Walled, private, with all the services, Call Marco (480) 2256546. (#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) 24HR TAXI SERVICE – Covering Mayan Palace to Laguna Shores Resort. Call Pablo (044-638) 1095870. (#157-4) AQUA GRANDE TOWING – Tows to U.S.A. No problem. All operators fluent in English and Spanish. Dennis Bleeker (01152-638) 383-5770. From the U.S. (520) 232-2149. (#157-3) BRENDA LEE DESIGN – Customized Interiors, window treatments. Cel (602) 909-9146. www.brendaleedesign.com. (#157-5) FAST, RELIABLE INTERNET ACCESS! – We sell, install and service Internet access via Satellite. Download speeds up to 25 Mbps and you get a U.S. IP address. For more information please email us at service@ penascohandyman.com or call 858-480-1495 or www. penascohandyman.com (#157-6) 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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Still More Mexican Slang This Time with a PG-13 Rating

I know that we spend a lot of time on Mexican slang words and phrases. But, it is for a good reason. If you really want to learn usable Spanish, it is important to understand what’s actually being said. In many cases, things being said are not taught in “traditional” textbooks or courses. A few words in this list are a bit more “racy” than prior lists (believe me, they get much more “racy” than this, but we won’t go there), but these are words that are frequently used in conversation. So, without further adieu: Pinche/Pinchi Pinche is certainly in the top ten PG-13 slang words used in Mexico. It translates to many words in English, damn for example, but only when used to describe something. “¡Pinche carro!” - damn car “Pinche Juan” - damn Juan Mande Mande is the Mexican way to ask “what?” or “excuse me?”, when you don’t understand what someone said. It can also be used like “tell me”. Neta Neta can be used in several ways, but often like “really?” or “for real?” “Estoy pedo, pero ya me tengo que ir a la chamba.” “¿Neta?” Ahorita Ahora means now. The “-ita” or “-ito” (female or male) stem is a diminutive, used to show that something is small or cute. So literally ahorita means little now. Mexicans might tell you that ahorita means right now, but really it means soon or eventually. If you ask a Mexican to do something and they reply with ahorita, then it could happen in five minutes, five hours, or never. “¿Puedes ayudarme con mi tarea?” “Ahorita.” “¿Ya vámonos?” “Ahorita.” Aguas You probably know that agua means water. But in slang aguas means be careful or look out! Rumor has it that it comes from when a lady would pour out a bucket of water onto the sidewalk.

Cabrón In places like Guatemala or Honduras, when telling people that you live in Mexico, you will often get “¡Ah, cabrón!” in response. That´s how Mexican this word is, that other Latins think of it right away when they think about Mexicans. It might translate to bastard, but really it´s a word to say to a close friend. A male friend. Like bastard, cabrón isn´t appropriate for the family dinner table. Other words for a male friend are carnal or wey. Vato is similar, more like dude, used in northern Mexico and by Chicanos in the U.S. Tocayo A tocayo is someone with the same name. You can say “somos tocayos” or just call the person with the same name as you tocayo. Tope When you visit Mexico you’ll see speed bumps everywhere. Aguas when you drive over them. They often aren’t marked. Hitting them hard at night makes everyone in the backseat bounce up and slam their heads into the roof of the car. Speed bumps are called topes, and only in Mexico. In other parts of Latin America and some parts of Mexico they are called something tumolo. Camión A camión is a bus. In other parts of Latin America it’s a truck. The more official word for a bus in Mexico is autobús, not just plain bus. Chamba Chamba is work or a job, often a lousy job. You can say, “Tengo que regresar a mi chamba” or ask, “¿Que chamba tienes?” Chafa Chafa describes something cheap or low quality. “Esta carro es chafa.” Codo Codo means elbow, but in slang it means cheap, as in a cheap person. A codo person doesn´t want to flex their elbow, as in pulling out money and putting it on the table. The “real” word for this is tacaño. “No seas codo” - don’t be cheap. Chavo/Chava Continuing with the “ch” words, here are slang words for kids. You can also call kids chamacos. Remember the final “o” is for males and “a” for females. Córrele / apúrate / tengo prisa The first two mean hurry up. Not sure if they´re actually slang, but they are very common. Tengo prisa means I’m in a hurry.

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You and Fido Will Adore Fashion Pets Salon for Pets!

By Gretchen Ellinger Another great thing about a road trip to your getaway in Puerto Peñasco is that the whole family, including the dog, can come along. The downside is the ride home - leaving Paradise is sad enough, never mind traveling with a wet, sandy, stinky dog! If Fido missed your most recent trip to Rocky Point because you just cannot stand the return trip with a smelly dog, you will be thrilled to know about Fashion Pets, the estetica para mascotas, or pet salon, owned and operated by Zaida Janet Rea Valadez.

Dogs and cats seem to know when people are pet people, and Zaida is pet people. My dog’s tail wags wildly the instant we arrive at the shop. In addition to being a natural with dogs and cats, Zaida is professionally trained, and is entitled to the designation Estilista Certificada, or Certified Groomer, awarded after a course of study and clinical internship sanctioned by the AMECU, the Mexican Association of Professional Groomers. In addition to

professional grooming appropriate to many different dog breeds, Fashion Pets offers a range of services for your large or small dog, including nail trimming, medicated baths for skin conditions and pests, ear cleaning, and more, plus grooming services for cats, all at surprisingly reasonably prices. You might want to call ahead to make an appointment for a bath and blow dry for Fido before your drive home…no more eau de beach doggy on the way home!

Fashion Pets is easy to find in the heart of town - turn east from Blvd. Benito Juárez at CFE (the electric company), and go two blocks. At the second stop sign, look across the street for the long white building with blue sails for shade, and red doggy paws painted on the outside of Fashion Pets. Call ahead for an appointment to Mexican cell phone number (638)109-9343 (from the USA (011-52-1-638) 109-9343), email her at zaidaboop@hotmail.com, or drop in to meet Zaida and see her charming shop. Hours are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and later Saturday, and Sunday, by appointment. Some people plan their trips to Paradise just so their quadruped kids can be groomed at Fashion Pets - another great reason to visit Rocky Point often!

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Las Vegas Night for Charity 2017 Breaks Donation Record The annual Sonoran Resorts Las Vegas Night for Charity, held on the Saturday night nearest the 4th of July, again brought fun for over a hundred partiers and brought in much needed funds to make the going a little easier for several local charities. This year, with the help of so many volunteers and donations, we were able to break the record from previous years by quite a bit. To be exact, this year’s total of ticket sales, donations, and additional raffle tickets purchased came out to $6,271 Dollars. In each of the past years, we have gathered somewhere in the range of $5,000. In years when the donation was short of the $5,000 goal, Sonoran Resorts Corporate has stepped up to add the funds required to reach the goal. That was not necessary this year and we exceeded the goal by well over $1,000. The title to this story should really just be Thank You to all who participated as the event was built on, and still exists completely thanks to the generosity of so many. Beginning with the Sonoran Resorts ourselves. The company donates the ballroom where it is held, all company employees donate their time, the very substantial buffet dinner is donated, and all profits from drink sales are donated as well. Beyond that, the business community in Rocky Point steps up in grand fashion every year donating somewhere in the range of 100 great prizes. With an attendance of between 100 and 150 people on average, you can guess that almost everyone leaves with a nice prize. I haven’t taken the time to estimate the actual combined Dollar value of the prizes, but you can bet that it is in the many Thousands of Dollars in value. The many volunteers who put in their time and effort to make everything go smoothly need to receive great credit as well. Without them, and without all of these things working together, the event

Another Fishing Tail By Rob Baylor

would not be possible. Finally, the many people who attend the event are so important. A good number of the attendees have been to the event each year since it started. With a slight increase in ticket prices this year, I was pleasantly surprised to see that attendance was again very strong. That slight increase did make a difference in our total donation amount collected. So, from the bottom of my heart and speaking for Sonoran Resorts, Thank You to all. 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. The ample, and never ending, buffet dinner was upgraded this year to include full courses of both Mexican and Italian foods as well, and the drinks flowed, boosted by special pricing. The gaming tables sparkled with political and business leaders, celebrities and personalities from both sides of the border.

Among those deserving special mention was former Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Shea Hildebrand and his wife Kristin, who volunteered to deal at one of our Blackjack tables. 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 the majority of our five events, 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. 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 Equipment 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 this year, please mark your calendars for our event next year, on the Saturday closest to the 4th so you don’t miss out on this phenomenal night of friends, fun and charity. At this time, we are working with a short list of people on prices and availability of the things that they need for their charities from the amounts collected. Next month we will have all the details to which charities they have been allocated and what the funds will accomplish. Stay tuned!

Here we go again you think. All this guy knows is fishing, fishing, fishing. That’s not true. Haven’t I educated you a little? If you follow my column, I’ve told you about the difference between an Ocean and a Sea. I’ve explained what negative Ions are and how they affect you. I’ve warned you about being Macho and turning down help when you are not yourself like I did and almost killed myself in a car accident because I fell asleep. If you haven’t been following my articles subscribe to the Rocky Point Times and get a copy every month. There is a lot of good info in there. I have another article in this issue highlighting one of the fishing captains and I got to thinking I wasn’t being fair. I have a good friend that is one of the captains at the marina. His name is Francisco and his boat is La Princesa. It is green and white. Francisco is about 48 years old and has by commercial fishing since he was 15. He has about 100 spots recorded on his GPS, and he can find fish. He speaks good English and has a sense of humor. He will get you into the fish and you will catch a bunch. He also has another boat his son Aldo pilots. I have caught several big fish and there is a picture along with this article of one of my fish. Rotten fish broke my pole too. Had to bring him in by hand. If you want to go fishing I highly recommend him. Tell him Rob Baylor sent you. I’m all done now until next month. Thanks again for reading my articles and, if you haven’t, you better get started.

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Our Contributing writers...

Steve Franklin

Steve Franklin is a Cholla Bay resident and has been photographing wildlife and nature for 20 years. He frequently visits the Western States, as well as the Sonoran Desert, to add more art to his collection. His company is “Wild West Images” and he can be found at SFrank962@aol.com. He specializes in custom frames made from Saguaro & 100 year old Barn Wood to add to the beauty of his images.

Gretchen Ellinger

After years of visiting México, and nearly 15 years a full-time resident of Puerto Peñasco, Gretchen thinks moving to Rocky Point from the USA was the best thing she ever did for herself! Gretchen has been a real estate agent in Rocky Point for as long as she has lived here, and has written for the “Rocky Point Times” for much of that time. After living in beach communities for many years, she and her little dog Luna moved to a neighborhood in town, and are so glad they did! Besides fulltime neighbors and all the conveniences, beaches are a quick drive away, and in town there is something new and interesting every day.

Rosarie Salerno

Marcia Diane

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.

Bob Snyder

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.

Stephanie Wood

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.

Stephanie Wood grew up in Wichita, KS and moved to Phoenix in 1992 to attend ASU. Her first trip to Mexico was Nogales at age18 to shop and drink margaritas. She’s been coming to Rocky Point since 2007, and fell in love immediately and started looking for a condo the very first day. Rocky Point combines her love of Mexico and the beach. She loves exploring Rocky Point and sharing her experiences with others. She has two kids who are growing up on the beach and learning to embrace a world view and appreciation of other cultures. Her goal is to travel more extensively in Mexico as time and funds allow and continue writing about her experiences.

Mike Bibb

Cholla Charli

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 co-owner 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.

Jim Ringquist

With over ten years as a full-time resident of Rocky Point, Director of Sales and Marketing for the four Sonoran Resorts beachfront condo developments, and President of the Puerto Peñasco Tourist Assistance Advisory Committee, Jim works hard to stay on top of what is going on around town. He certainly doesn’t consider himself a writer, but he does send out a monthly newsletter to a growing number of clients and Rocky Point enthusiasts to share what he can about the area.

Cholla Charli (aka Charlotte Keller) has had family ties to La Cholla since 1969, and is now a full-time resident there, having retired from a career in marketing, publishing and public relations. An award-winning writer and photographer, she enjoys sharing stories about the organizations, activities, events and people in her new home town.

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.

Dan McWhitis Broker - Teacher - Beach Bum - Me. Disgusting, it’s not a game, it’s a way of life.

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Nancy Phelan Since the year 2000, 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

Cap’n Greg

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

Rob Baylor

Rob retired in 2004 after 35 years as a self employed appliance service tech. He served two tours in Viet Nam. 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 From the age of 10 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. 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. 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.

Mark Paliscak 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 a Peñasco story, please email Marco at mpaliscak@amerifirst.us.

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