Translation Team
Translator/writers
Alan Ferguson. Alan Ferguson spent 24 years with the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest daily newspaper, mostly as assistant managing editor.
Colleen Berry. Colleen Berry is one of the original members of the Volunteer Team and a skillful and valued member of the transition team who translates and rewrites as many as three stories a week
Sandy Britton. Sandy Britton is is one of the original members of the Volunteer Team and a skillful and valued member of the transition team who translates and rewrites as many as three stories a week
Amy Esperanto. I am Amy Esperanto from Ajijic and I have always worked on “the newspaper,” from high school to the local town newspaper to corporate newsletters. Volunteering for Semanario Laguna allows me to use my skills and experience to make Spanish news accessible to Expats here.
Sydney Metrick. I’m Sydney Metrick and I’ve written several books including Moving to Mexico: Relocation as a Rite of Passage, also articles and newsletters. I love translating for Laguna and learning more about the government and Lakeside as well as helping my commitment to learn Spanish.
MaryAnne Marble. MaryAnne Marble is a skillful and valued member of the transition team who translates and rewrites as many as three stories a week
Mike Rogers. I’m Mike Rogers and I’ve been a journalist, a public relations person and a speechwriter, among other things. I love volunteering for Laguna to give back to this community that’s been home to me and my wife for over three years and learning more about Mexican culture and Spanish.
Mags Petela. Mags Petela is a retired publishing and editorial professional who has lived in Mexico since 2005.
Nita Rudy. Nita Rudy is a former grant, program, and curriculum writer who can’t retire and wants to know what’s happening at Lakeside.
Mary Woods. I am Mary Woods. After retiring from my printing, operations management and banking career in 2018, my dog Willie and I move to Lakeside. I love to edit and rewrite the Spanish articles for Laguna and meeting the dynamic people of our new home.
Elisabeth Shields. I am Elizabeth Shields and I volunteered with Semanario Laguna because I think it’s really important for the English speakers here to be able to understand more of the news available to the Spanish – speaking community.
Kerry Watson. I am Kerry Watson and I love Spanish and being retired in Mexico. I was a technical write when I moved to Mexico in 2005, publishing a dozen books and contributing to several anthologies about Mexico including the upcoming Insider’s Guide to Mexican Holidays.” I am currently retired and live in Chapala while I volunteer with Semanario Laguna and other projects.
Paul Weeks. I am Paul Weeks, I have 72 years. My husband and I moved from British Columbia in 2011 to San Juan Cosalá . Translating and rewriting is a way to contribute to our wonderful community. I love reading news important to Mexicans and improving my Spanish.
Rebeca Zittle. Rebecca Zittle is one of the original members of the Volunteer Team and a skillful and valued member of the transition team who translates and rewrites as many as three stories a week
Kathleen Chaffin. Kathleen has an extensive background as an editor and proofreader in the news media, legal, and publishing fields. Like other members of the team, she’s excited to be part of Lakeside News as it works to fill a critical niche in Lakeside news reporting.
Executive Editor
Patrick O’Heffernan. Patrick O’Heffernan has served as reporter in California, a correspondent in Asia, a newspaper assistant editor in California, a magazine editor in Singapore, a radio host and a podcaster. He has published 5 books and numerous articles. He is a retired Professor of Media and International Relations at Georgia Tech. He has a PhD. In Political Science from MIT and has been awarded an Emmy, A Webby, several Addys and many other awards. He is very happy volunteering for Semanario Laguna in his “retirement”.