'THE LEGION'S LEADERS -- Newly elected officers of American Legion Post Seven are: (L-R back) Judge Advocate Leon Gould, First Vice Commander Cody Summers, Executive Board members Bill Kemp and Bob Forsmark, Chaplain Jim Dennley (L-R front) Commander Arsenio Romero, Finance Officer Omar Ross and Executive Board members Bill O'Brien and Don Schutze. Other officers not in the photo are Historian Bear Schurr, Second Vice Commander Dennis McDowell, Sergeant at Arms Paul DuPont and Executive Board members Jack Kelley and Jack Hanley.' - Photo By CR File Photo
Donations of items are urgently needed to make the sale a success, so start searching your closets now for unwanted items and take them to Vickie at the Auditorium in La Floresta, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Remember, any usable item is acceptable.
Triple Crown races
The Niños Incapacitados will also benefit from proceeds from the three benefit parties held to coincide with the running of the Triple Crown horse races. First up is the Kentucky Derby May 4 at the Quinta Quetzalcoatl, or the Inn of the Plumed Serpent, where D.H. Lawrence lived during the 1920s while writing his novel "The Plumed Serpent." This sublime property, which has been featured in many publications, is located just one block from the lakefront at Zaragoza 309, between Ramon Corona and Niños Heroes in the heart of Chapala. Thanks to Barbi and Bill Henderson for opening up their delightful villa and gardens for this charitable event.
The Preakness, the second leg of the Triple Crown, is run May 18, when the party will be held at the new home of Richard and Shirley Aco at Zaragoza 220 in Ajijic, a half-block from Rio Zula. The Belmont, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown, can be seen June 8 at the home of Averial and Richard Miller at Rio Amazones 44 in Rancho Del Oro.
Admission to all race parties includes lunch and a cash bar featuring mixed and soft drinks. At each race, a cocktail featuring a regional specialty from where the race is run -- Mint Juleps from Kentucky, for example -- will be served. With entertainment also on the menu, as well as a raffle and door prizes, these Triple Crown parties get better and more popular each year. Tickets cost 100 pesos per person per race, or 250 pesos per person for all three races. They can be obtained at the Lake Chapala Society or Realty Executives of Ajijic at Carretera 60A.
For more information call Bill Ross at 766-2070 or bilgwen@ laguna.com.mx.
Lutheran Fellowship
Foreign and Mexican residents are invited to a gathering and salad luncheon Friday, April 12, Noon to explore ways in which the Lakeside Lutheran Fellowship can contribute more fully to the welfare of the community. The Fellowship is going all out to attract new members and develop fellowship groups, bible studies and outreach services. The group meets regularly for bible study at the Little Chapel; currently they are studying the Old Testament books of Samuel.
The gathering on April 12 is open to anyone interested. The location is Miguel Blanco 7, between Constitucion and 16 de Septiembre, on the northbound one-way street leading to the Ajijic Hospital Center. Information is available from Ron or Mary Harrington, 766-4242, or Dana or Jerry Hesser, 766-1367.
Adios
We were saddened to learn that due to family health reasons, longtime Ajijic residents Leon and Jeanie Adkins Peine will be leaving the area and returning to live in the United States. Both will be sorely missed. Jeanie's expertise in public relations brought her many nominations for "Woman of the Year," and she was given the "Link" award at the 1999 Community Awards ceremony. She will be remembered, too, for her famous, fun bus trips to various locations, and for her work on behalf of the community as a member of the Chapala American Legion Post Seven Women's Auxiliary. Leon Peine was also a prominent and hard working member of American Legion Post Seven, and was dedicated to the maintenance of the expatriate cemetery in Chapala. He kept a plot map and was always available for anyone wanting to locate a loved one's resting place. The couple say they hate to leave and plan to return often for visits.
Baby Paulini fundraiser
More than 275 people answered the call to help Matthew Paulini, who was born January 29 with Apalasia Cutis Congenita, a life-threatening congenital scalp defect.
The event was organized by friends of parents Nick and Dee Paulini to help defray the mounting cost of hospital and medical care for Matthew, who has been receiving round-the-clock care since his birth.
Held at Melanie's Restaurant, Friday, March 22, the musical evening featured the South of the Border Gang, Ellis Island and Mirage. At the end of the affair, some 26,000 pesos had been raised through donations and an auction led by Flip Nicholson.
Yard sale
A yard sale to benefit the Lakeside School for the Deaf will be held in front of Lloyd in Ajijic, 9 a.m., Saturday, April 13. Drop-off point for items prior to the sale is the home of Jack and Shirley West at Aldama 29 in Ajijic. Available for purchase now is a range of clothing, accessories, shoes, pottery and other items, but more donations are needed to make the sale a success.
A voucher good for 350 pesos in purchases will be given to anyone making a donation of 300 pesos in advance of the sale. Donations for vouchers may be made in increments of 300 pesos only and no change will be given for unused portions of the voucher. To purchase vouchers contact Leeta Jordan at 766-1109 or [email protected].
LCS Crafts Fair
The Lake Chapala Society (LCS) will host a crafts fair on its grounds, Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.
Exhibitors will be limited to LCS members who do not have a local gallery. For craftspersons, artists, ceramists and other specialists, this will be a chance to sell their works, and an opportunity to show their friends and neighbors their accomplishments. Local authors who wish to hold booksignings may also take part.
LCS will provide tables and chairs, but exhibitors must furnish their own easels or special equipment. Apply to participate at the LCS office, or by e-mail to [email protected].
Health tests
The Lake Chapala Society is offering medical tests for diabetes, osteoporosis and prostate cancer (PSA) Tuesday, April 9, Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday April 11. The tests are available to all Mexican nationals, but foreign residents must be LCS members.
Diabetes
Diabetes testing takes place in the doctor's office in the Neill James complex, Tuesday, April 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Persons being tested must have fasted for 12 hours. They may drink water. An informational lecture and question-and-answer session on Type 2 diabetes will be held in the Sala at Noon.
Osteoporosis
Another round of screening for osteoporosis will be held Wednesday, April 10 on the LCS grounds. A portion of the 250-peso donation for the screening will be given to the Casa Ancianos (Chapala home for the elderly). It is important to remember that not only women but men can suffer from bone loss and require treatment. The testing will be done using the most modern equipment and the results will be immediately available. Testing will begin 10 a.m. and continue until everyone has been screened. Prior sign up in the LCS office is required.
PSA testing
By special arrangement and for one day only, CARE Laboratories of Maskaras and Guadalajara will perform PSA testing, Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m. to Noon in the gazebo on LCS grounds for 150 pesos. All those being testing must have fasted for 12 hours. Results will be available at the LCS office, Thursday, April 18. No sign up is necessary.
LCS Storytellers
Larry Reeves' Storytellers will be among performers at the multicultural variety show scheduled Saturday, April 6, 7 p.m. at El Quijote Bookstore, Morelos 118, in Chapala (next door to the American Legion). Proceeds from the show will complete prize money for a writing contest which forms part of this year's May literary conference, entitled "El Lago de Chapala." Cost for dinner and the program is 75 pesos.
Another multicultural show is planned for June. Money raised from this show will be used to upgrade the stage at El Quijote and embark on the creation of a children's library in Chapala, a project to be spearheaded by Linda Dwyer.
Anyone interested in performing, acting, singing, dancing or doing magic tricks in the June show is asked to contact Barbara Madren at 765-3306. For further information on all the projects call Donna Mansfield at 765-2719.
Anita's Animals
Jean Sutherland reports that Anita (of Anita's Animals) is no longer receiving pet food from the Lakeside Animal Shelter. Food for the puppies and kittens she cares for is urgently needed. Donations of cash or food may be dropped off at Anita's stand at the Wednesday street market in Ajijic or call Sutherland at 766-2694 and she will be happy to pick it up. Donations can also be made online at www.anitasanimals.com. This website was designed and donated at no charge by Rod Collins of Lagunanet.
Canadian Club Travel
The Canadian Club's next daytrip will include visits to the famous knife workshop in Sayula, a traditional furniture factory in Zacualco, and a 16th-century Franciscan convent in Amacueca. Other sightseeing stops will be made along the way. The bus will leave from Lloyd in Ajijic, Friday, April 19, 9:30 a.m., returning to the same place between 5 and 6 p.m. Cost for bus transportation and the tour is 295 pesos per person; lunch is not included. Everyone is welcome. Early reservation is suggested as bus seats are assigned. See Linda at Charter Club Tours, located at Montaña Plaza on the carretera in Ajijic, for reservations. For further information call Margaret Sloat at 766-1358.
The last trip before the end of the Canadian Club-year in May will be a two-nighter to Lagos de Moreno. Watch this column for details.
LCS Travel Club
The Devil's Green Pineapples and Ollas tours with Jill Fessenden, one of Ajijic's most talented photographers, have proven so popular the LCS Travel Club is doing it again. This time, a small group will be going to the Michoacan artisan world of San Jose de Gracias, where the unique green pottery is made; to Ocumicho, home of the mischievous devils folk art; and to Patamban, known for its ollas, or clay kettles. These tours help the econly of the indigenous Indian communities in the heart of the Tarascan highlands. The cost is 140 dollars, or peso equivalent, and includes transportation by van, hotel, bilingual guide and a special home-cooked regional dinner in the museum/home of a famous artisan. Entrance fees and daily breakfast at the hotel is also included. The van will depart from La Nueva Posada Tuesday, April 23, 8:30 a.m., and return approximately 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 24.
Watch for information concerning upcoming tours by the LCS Travel Club to Zacatecas, Cuba and Tlaxacala.
Jazz Masters in concert
The Jon Esquivel Jazz Masters, with Achim Berzenhack on sax, Ron Baker on guitar, Gary James on bass, Jesus Barrera on drums, Tony Sykes on congas and Jon Esquivel on vibes and piano, will present "Adieu to the Snow Birds," a live jazz concert at Casa Grande Restaurant on Colon in Ajijic, Sunday, April 14, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets for 70 pesos per person are available at Casa Grande, Lloyd in Ajijic and at Papeleria Klee in Plaza Montaña. Tickets and information about the event is available by calling Esquivel at 766-4386. If available, tickets will be available at Casa Grande, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the day of the event for 80 pesos per person. Cash bar, no reservations.
Oops!
My sincere apologies to artist Javier Zaragoza for printing his picture over the name of Efren Gonzalez (March 23-29 Colony Reporter). I should like to extend my personal thanks to Zaragoza for his gracious acceptance when I called to apologize.
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