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Neighbors to sweeten bird lady’s very special day
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- Published on Friday, 06 July 2012 12:15
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Ajijic “hummingbird lady” Florence Merrifield will celebrate her 80th birthday on July 18.
Having a ball at patriotic parties
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- Published on Friday, 06 July 2012 11:58
- Written by GR Staff
Canadians and Americans at Lakeside had lots of choices for celebrating their respective countries’ national days over the past week.
Kayakers convene at lake front
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- Published on Friday, 08 June 2012 11:14
- Written by GR Staff
A kayak workshop was held on June 2 and 3 at the La Tasca water front in Ajijic.
Open house at International Institute
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- Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 15:09
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Ajijic’s International Institute will open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 7, noon to 4 p.m., to introduce the community to the school’s unique education model and learning programs available to junior- and senior-high level students for the 2012-1213 academic term.
Addiction recovery group adopts alternative approach
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- Published on Friday, 08 June 2012 10:57
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
While traditional 12-step addiction recovery groups have proven themselves of great value over many years, the program doesn’t work for everyone.
Celebrate patriotic days with food, fun, friends
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- Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 14:58
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
There may be not be a parade in the Lake Chapala area this Fourth of July season but there’s fun a-plenty for those who want to get into the patriotic spirit.
Allies gather to honor war dead
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 11:49
- Written by GR Staff
Replete with appropriate music, poetry and patriotism, a moving Memorial Day ceremony drew a full house at American Legion Post 7.
Fourth of July restaurant options
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- Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 14:56
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Manix Restaurant is throwing what is being billed as a “real” Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the malecon next to the Ajijic pier. The buffet with grilled chicken, BBQ pork ribs, potato salad, fresh green salad, baked beans, vegetable salad and fresh fruit salad will be topped off with home made ice cream. Frankie Dino will provide the entertainment and a cash bar will be open. Tickets are 180 pesos and are on sale now. The telephone number is 766-0061.
Angel finds Chapala couple
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 11:49
- Written by GR Staff
The last two years have been “hard times” for Israel and Alma. They were childhood sweethearts who married at 16 years old. All went well for some time and they had two children. Life was good until Israel couldn’t find any work in his construction profession. The couple lost everything except a cell phone that they couldn’t use, two beds and the clothing on their backs—and they had two more children.
Hope House tackles aquaponics project
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- Published on Friday, 29 June 2012 14:55
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Kids at a local children’s home are taking part in a state-of-the-art aquaponics project that uses the same water in which fish are raised and harvested to irrigate organically grown vegetables.
Dog adoption center to close its doors
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- Published on Friday, 01 June 2012 11:47
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Dog Adoption Center of the non-profit Animal Shelter in Riberas del Pilar will close its doors on June 30, its founder and operator Geoffrey Kaye announced this week.
Two groups to be busy at July 2 CAN/AM festival
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:41
- Written by GR Staff
The Storytellers will have a booth at the Lake Chapala Society (LCS) CAN/AM festival on Monday, July 2 so that Lakeside authors can sell their books.
Local Democrats elected to convention
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012 12:25
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
All three delegates elected to September’s National Democratic Convention from the Americas Region are expats based in Mexico.
New bistro books benefit brunch
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:40
- Written by GR Staff
Baya Bistro, lakeside’s newest eating-out option, is more than just an attractive spot to enjoy a great meal. It’s an out-of-the-box enterprise that wraps together a menu of healthy dishes, fast food service, customer comforts and financial support for good causes.
Four decades later, family pays tribute to Red Cross
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- Published on Friday, 25 May 2012 12:19
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
A family still grateful to Red Cross medics who retrieved the body of a drowned relative more than 40 years ago have made a sizable donation to the Chapala Cruz Roja.
Shriners helping outside the box
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:39
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
Shriner Noble Bill Phillips was recently in San Antonio Tlayacapan to have his car fixed. While in the workshop he noticed a young man without legs working by pulling himself from place to place around the shop on his knees.
Lakeside soccer league helps keep kids off the streets
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:56
- Written by Duncan Tucker
An enthusiastic crowd gathered in San Juan Cosala last Friday to honor the members of the Jugandos Unidos Soccer League.
El Chante Library: an ambitious project takes root
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- Published on Friday, 22 June 2012 12:20
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
The birth of a new and well-stocked lending library is broadening horizons for lakeside-area book worms.
New park offers play for pooches
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- Published on Friday, 18 May 2012 14:51
- Written by Dale Hoyt Palfrey
Could your Fido use more discipline, relief from boredom, or just a safe place to stretch his legs? Freespirit Play Park, recently opened in San Antonio Tlayacapan, is a place where pet owners can go to satisfy any or all of those needs.
Ajijic Rotary hosts indigenous children
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- Published on Friday, 15 June 2012 11:49
- Written by Jeanne Chaussee
The Rotary Club of Ajijic recently hosted 38 sixth grade students who attend school in the upper reaches of the Copper Canyon.
Chapala bids farewell to cherished spiritual guide
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- Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 12:37
- Written by GR Staff
Chapala’s San Francisco Church was packed to the rafters Monday as hundreds gathered at the funeral mass for beloved former parish priest Raul Navarro Ramos, who died the previous day aged 92.
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