Dear Sir,

As the industrious farmers of Chapala plow the ever-expanding areas of dry lake shore for new plantings, our attention necessarily turns to the scorpions this activity sends into our homes.

Dear Sir,

At 7:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday, I am subjected to a recitation of the rosary boomed into my home from loudspeakers atop the Catholic church in San Antonio Tlayacapan.

Dear Sir,

On Monday, May 13, at about 12:40 p.m., I returned from a trip to my bank to find a robber in my house. As bad as the situation was, the police who arrived were totally professional, compassionate, and helpful, as were the wonderful neighbors who gathered on the street to hug me, bring me cold water for my gassed eyes and generally offer their support.

Dear Sir,

The Guadalajara Reporter’s courage in leading with the May 9 massacre story by Dale Hoyt Palfrey in the May 11-17 edition, and in the same edition, Allyn Hunt’s article on “Politics so disheartening ...” deserves the highest commendation from Lakesiders.

Dear Sir,

I wish to thank all those that attended the farewell reception held at the Lake Chapala Society in my honor. I was touched by the kind words expressing all that I had done for this community.  However, it is this community that has given me so much. It has given me 22 years of wonderful friendships and lasting memories, which will help keep me warm during the cold winters in New Hampshire.

Many thanks to those that contributed delicious food to share.  Adios!

Mary Alice Sargent

Dear Sir,

This is a letter of heartfelt thanks to the many men and women who dug in and helped in every phase of the Power the Tower event.  From the people who sold tickets, to the men who set up the tents, tables and chairs – thank you!