FEBRUARY 2011 by ¿K-Pasa BK? Bahía de Kino

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El Despertar de una Riviera Comisaría BK CCDI Clubes Ecológicos de BK Islas del Golfo Club Deportivo KLK (Kino Ladies Klub) ¿Sabias que en BK? COFETUR IMCATUR O.C.V.

Father Kino’s Promise to the Seri Nation

After exploring Baja California and sailing to the Rio Yaqui, as they headed back to the peninsula, Father Kino and his companions, gave an unexpected turn to the east. As a result, in the spring of 1685, they anchored in front of a bay they discovered, which Father Kino named Bay of San Juan Bautista. The next day they sailed up the estuary we now call the Estero de La Cruz. Due to winds from the southwest, Father Kino remained in the bay sheltered by an island located south of the Bay. This is the island now known as Alcatraz. Of all the places this missionary explored, Kino Bay is the only one that bears his name. Father Kino coexisted with the Seris at their homes and managed to gain their trust. When time came for him to leave, the Seri nation asked him to stay. They promised him horses, fish, build a house, a church and all he wanted, in exchange for him to stay. Unfortunately, on August 9, Father Kino Kino sailed from the bay promising to return. The Seri nation still awaits him. http://www.monografias.com/trabajos27/eusebio-kino/ eusebio-kino.shtml

*See program of activities for Kino 300 on last page.

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¿Did you know that in Kino Bay...?

The “Chukwalla” iguanas (Sauromalus obesus) live on Alcatraz island. They are characterized as being “very plump”.

©Image Naomi Blinick

This peaceful and harmless reptile almost never drinks wáter, it obtains it from the vegetables

it eats. It is very commonly found in caches of stones on the Island, or under the chollas cooling in the shade. Chukwallas are not recommended as pets because they die in captivity. Some endemic Chukwallas live on islands in the Gulf of California: Alcatraz, Tiburon, San Esteban, San Lorenzo etc. If you happen to see one, just take pictures, but do not try to catch them, they get easily scared and may die. Help us to conserve nature. This iguana was introduced on Alca-

traz island by the Seris as a supply of meat, which was highly prized in ancient times.

A Neighbor Spying On Us

Dr. Alfredo Campaña Torres

©Image Abram Fleishman

It was students at Prescott College who discovered This Pilot Whale spying. This species of marine mammal belongs to The dolphin family. It is mistaken for a whale because it is much larger than a common dolphin. They feed on squid and have a big round head that allows them to dive to reach their prey. There is a resident population of this species of dolphin in the Kino Bay area. They can frequently be admired throughout the year between the islands of Tiburon and San Esteban.

Ana Isabel López Bórquez Servous International, SC

Found Him Wounded A sea lion was found wounded on the seashores of Kino Bay. Dr. Alfredo Campaña Torres, a member of our association, El Despertar de una Riviera, The Awakening of a Riviera, put it in his car and took it to the Animal Ecology Center the Hermosillo. The sea lion has an approximate age of seven months and had wounds caused by a fishing net. At the Animal Ecology Center, where he is recovering, hewill join the group of existing seals that the community can appreciate. To see full note (in Spanish) visit: http://www.numerounoonline.com/main/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=5707:rescatan-lobo-marino-herido-enkino&catid=49:sonora&Itemid=243

Killer Whales! A group of undergraduate students and staff from the Prescott College Center for Cultural and Ecological Studies, A.C. headed out in two pangas to search for whales. The Center's marine mammal researcher, Héctor Pérez joined us with the hope that we would encounter Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus), After several hours of searching in the area around Islas Tiburón and Datíl we had found a few Fin Whales, but by noon most of the students were growing weary of searching. All

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of a sudden, I saw the other panga taand weighing up to nine tons! In the ke off to the north--Hector had spot- past 14 years, Prescott College has doted something! We immediately follo- cumented five sightings. This particuwed, and soon saw what they were lar group was small, only five indivigoing towards: a small group of black duals, and included females, subadult dorsal fins up ahead. My first thought males, and a calf. They seemed very was that they were Short-finned Pilot interested in us and stayed with our Whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) pangas for almost two hours. Although (see previous page) as they are com- sightings of these impressive ocean premonly seen in this region, but it soon dators are uncommon, we have heard became clear that what lay ahead of us several reports from local fishermen in was not common at all. I saw a large, the last year, so keep your eyes open black, triangular dorsal fin break the when you are on the water! surface in front of us and every person in both pangas shouted in disbelief-Research and Conservation Fellow at Prescott they were Orcas!. Also known as Killer Whales or bufeo to local fishermen, they College’s Centro de Estudios Culturales y Ecologicos located in Kino Nuevo are the largest member of the dolphin family, growing up to nearly 10 meters

Naomi Blinick

©Imáges Prescott College

Fishermen and Divers Supporting The New Generations Friday February 11, the Jovenes Delfines, Pandilla Ecolósgica and Xapoo ecology clubs of Bahía de Kino summoned the members of their community, to present the project "Our Space." The event was held at the former “Sonora Joven" where members of different clubs told their story and results of 12 years of work and asked their community to support them with 6 months rent for the same place where the event was held. These yourngsters are committed to delivering accounts after these first 6 months of work. The event resulted in a nice community exercise where local organizations and organized groups supported young people to continue living her dream.

Marlu Robledo Prescott College BK

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Alcatraz’ Early Birds

Spring is a busy time on Isla Alcatraz. Every spring, up to 14 species of waterbirds utilize the entire island for nesting. These species include: Double-crested Cormorants, Brown Pelicans, Yellow-footed Gulls, American Oystercatchers, Craveri’s Murrelets, and 8 species of herons, ©Image Naomi Blinick egrets, and ibises (collectively known as wadingbirds). Beginning in mid January, Brown Pelicans begin nesting with their numbers steadily increasing throughout the spring. The Brown Pelicans nest at the base on the mountain, in bushes around the bases of large cacti. They generally begin to lay eggs in late February and by mid to late March they have chicks. Starting in March Yellow-footed Gulls, American Oystercatchers, and Great Blue Herons are busy defending territories, making nests, and courting. By the end of the month they will start laying their eggs as well. Nesting waterbirds, and Brown Pelicans in particular, are very sensitive to disturbance. The presence of people or a single dog can cause incubating adults to leave their nests, exposing eggs and/or chicks to the brutal desert sun. A new born chick can die after only minutes of exposure to mid-day sun in this region. To minimize disturbance to nesting birds it is highly recommended that you do not enter active nesting colonies and that you leave your dog on your boat or at home when exploring Alcatraz or other islands in the region. Brown pelicans are so sensitive that they will flush from their nests due to disturbances over 100 meters (300 feet) away. When they fly off their nests with the approach of a person or other predator, they are not careful, and often times their eggs and/or chicks fall to the ground where they will not survive. When a nest is left unguarded, eggs and chicks are exposed to predators (gulls, ravens, herons) which seize the opportunity for a free meal. Please help preserve our populations of these iconic birds by viewing them from a safe distance!

Abram Feishman Research and Conservation Fellow at Prescott College’s Centro de Estudios Culturales y Ecologicos located in Kino Nuevo. .

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“Frank” The Frog

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The Jovenes Delfines ecology Club carried out their"March of Frank the Frog"

on February 17 at 9:00 am. The activity was paraded through the streets of Kino with children from other institutions (all with a frog mask or masks). The event aims to raise awareness about the effects of climate change and some actions to mitigate it in our town. Also, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and cooperation between different educational institutions in our community. We were joined by members of Gang Green and Xapo Ecology Club, both of BK.

Minerva Ferre Estrella

On The Beach… Golf is Funner The Kino Bay Desert Golf Club had their annual handicap golf tournament in the middle of February. It was a fairly serious affair, where golfers were competing against their golf average of the season. Awards were handed out at the annual general meeting steak dinner. The men’s champion red blazer stayed with Steve Chapman. The Ladies purple blazer went to Martha Belinke. The Third Annual Goathead Golf Tournament, of Club Deportivo’s, was held on February 24th. These tournaments are called “goatheads” after the prickly little burs that abound in the scrub around Kino. 59 golfers played in lovely, calm, warm weather, and I don’t believe anyone had a goathead attack. The winning team was the only team with two women on it.

Sheila Kristjan Coordinadora de eventos Club Deportivo de BK

Más Amaneceres With “Chobi” Sonoran talent will be brought to the screen with the upcoming release of the movie "Más Amameceres" (More Sunrises) directed by photographer and producer Jorge Leyva and produced by Lilia Velasquez of Nut Films. The film stars Jesus "Choby" Ochoa, Gabriel Arellano, Osorio Ximena Pacheco and Arechiga, from Kino Bay and has the special participation of writer Sergio Galindo. "Más Amaneceres" was filmed in Kino Bay. To see full note (in Spanish) visit: http://www.expreso.com.mx/index.php? option=com_content&view=article&id=6736:ruedan-filme-ensonora&catid=26:cine&Itemid=100

Kino Bay Is “in”

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Over 100 attended Club Deportivo's Manos Ayudando (Helping Hands) Fashion Show on Monday, February 2, at the Marlin Restaurant, making it a huge success. Organized by event Chair Patty Runner and featuring models from the local community, the show raised funds for the Club's humanitarian, educational, and emergency activities in Kino. Fashions included garments and accessories from Martina's in Old Kino and Sagitario in San Carlos, plus beautiful hand-made items by Familias Unidas. Francine Bailey, Marcy Joy, Gaye Krogh, Gloria Ortiz, Ines Elena Ramirez, Jan Vaughn, Norma Veazey, and Carol Wikel, modeled styles for everything from morning walks on the beach to fancy cocktail parties and elegant dinners. The champagne lunch included a special menu of chicken pita and salad by Lucy of the Marlin, and chocolate dessert by Ralph Coppoch. Matt Mathews was present to help the models on and off the runway, Perry Wilkes was the photographer, and Carolyn Kinsman was the MC. Other features included dozens of door prizes generously donated by friends and businesses, and a 50/50 raffle. Suppliers had lots of styles on hand so those attending could shop before and after the show.

Carolyn Kinsman

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OCV: Ofice of Convetions and Visitors of Hermosillo

This month we will be presenting Hermosillo as a destiny close to everything. ¡Wait for us!

Catching Jobs in Kino The Ministry of Communications and Transport will implement the Temporary Employment Program in Bahia de Kino. 150 fishermen will benefit due to lack of permits or equipmet. Cleaning and improving roads and rural roads are the areas where fishermen will play part of the program will last three to four months and support the urban upgrading of Hermosillo.

To see full note (in Spanish) visit: http://www.ehui.com/2011/02/21/se-implementara-el-programa-empleo-temporal-en-bahia-de-kino

Building Dreams The Municipality, the Ministry of Social Development and the Trinitarian Congregation Mariana AC together with the Commissioner of Bahia de Kino, made possible the delivery of 1200 bags of cement for the benefit of the people to build their homes, at a low price of $ 84.00 pesos.

Karina Villa BK Comisaría

“Sandy Salon” Expo Performance In Kino Bay An event related to the field of beauty where stylists of the State of Sonora and northwest of the republic will be present. Performance begins on March 13. In order to provide better service and attraction to our visitors, WE INVITE YOU TO THE CLOSING EVENT ON THE BEACHES OF BAHIA DE KINO in the palapa area on March 14. LET'S GO TO KINO! Hotel discounts for All who attend! Call:

662-3101939 Or 242-0408

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(662) 2-42-0408 www.bahiadekino.com.mx bahiakino@hotmail.com kinofest@hotmail.com eldespertardeunariviera@hotmail.com Ofice of Visitor Atention of BK El Despertar de una Riviera, A.C. Carretera Bahía de Kino-Hermosillo 6-A

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COMMING UP March

The International Corvina Fishing Tournament DVD is on sale now. Call (662) 2-42-0408

12 - Charity garage sale next to the Catholic Church (Organized by Tom and Jan Vala to help the poor families of the church ) - In March Club Deportivo members will be having an Irish shamrock road rally poker run. The members follow a back road course to sign in at checkpoints, before returning to the club for a mini parade. - Also in March: The crazy golf game, where golfing skills probably won’t aid your winning. It is the Lago Wacko Golf Tournament, and t he theme this year is Cowboys and Indians April - Kayak Race Around Alcatraz Island May - VI International Veterans Baseball Tournament (Memorial Day)

NEXT KINO 300 EVENTS

MARCH 14– Magdalena Program 14– Remembering Father Kino (Hermosillo) 15– Events of the Casa de la Cultura in Imuris 15– Floral Offering (Hermosillo) APRIL 2– II Colloquium of History in Caborca www.kino300.org

Father Kino Quiz: Do you know what Father Kino’s name was at birth? If you do, send your answer to www.bahiadekino.com.mx If you don’t, look for it in next month’s ¿K-Pasa BK?

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