Life in troncones,
majahua & saladita
Roseate Spoonbill by William Mertz
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Enedino Sánchez: Master Gardener, Quiet Hero, the spirit of troncones
As the owner of a picturesque vine-covered laundromat set in the middle of an always-in-bloom nursery, Enedino Sanchez is well-known in Troncones, Truth is, he’s counted on for more than clean clothes and big bougainvillea. A member of the church, an advocate for public transportation, education and water management, and a caregiver to his family and neighbors, Enedino embodies the spirit of service that’s needed for a small town to thrive. His commitment and dedication have helped shape and sustain the character of Troncones.
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Corky Carroll: Stoked
Surfer. Musician. Artist. Writer. Designer. Announcer. Teacher. Talents many aspire to. How about being the first pro surfer? Or having your first album become a benchmark for surf music? Or being part of one of the most famous ad campaigns ever? Miller Lite’s “Tastes Great, Less Filling”. And loving it all. That’s Corky Carroll. He’s been “out there, on it” since the early 1960s, doing what he needs to do to make a living. To the rest of us, it looks like fun. Bitchin. Crazy. Cool. And it was, until his heart gave him trouble. That’s when Corky had to give up a good life in Saladita. What’s a seventy-some-year-old guy to do? Paint? Sell his work online? What?
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Isael Vega: Doing It
I met Troncones’ native son Isael Vega about five years ago, when he was 20 and I’ve had the privilege of watching his life move forward at the speed of light since that time. His renaissance-like journey fascinates me…to say he is firing on all cylinders is an understatement. I wanted to know something of the inside track of his thinking and he kindly agreed to sit down for a chat. Here goes…
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Doña Matilde: It Wasn’t Easy
Life was hard for the families who were re-settled here in 1976 by the governor of Guerrero. No houses. No water. No work. Somehow, they made it through and created a village that’s known for its determination and tranquility. Enedino Sanchez told me Doña Matilde knew the stories of how that came to pass. I went to see her. Members of her family were there when I interviewed her. I was nervous about having them listen. I was glad when they joined in.
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Roseate Spoonbills: Don’t Call Me a Flamingo
Our latest What’s That Bird? looks at a seasonal visitor who gives new meaning to being “in the pink”, and whose distinct color comes from what it eats.
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ARCHIVE #1: HEROES & MORE
Archive already? Yep! Since we launched La Onda Troncones in early October, we've published nine newsletters, one every two weeks. If you missed one, or you're searching for a specific story, this is where you'll find them all—and where you can connect to our sponsors and the photographers behind our hero shots.
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The Sisters of the Gala
On Thursday, February 12th, Casa St. George will host the grandest event of the Troncones winter social season—the Las Hermanas annual gala. This gathering is the group’s tenth celebration, a fundraiser to help follow through on a commitment to “provide opportunities through education for local women and children”. While opportunity may be its mission, stoking the imagination and creativity of the community may be Las Hermanas’ legacy. That’s true even in how the gala works—you don’t have to be there in person to make a difference. I sat down with Las Hermanas president Ann Merritt and gala organizer Mariana Salas to learn more.
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