Local Editors

“My dear San Antonio port”
Henry Lefebvre, French-born and radicated in the town from an early age and fervent community participant, gathered together for this book, dates, histories and local tales from the population, including its discovery by way of maritime voyages from the XVI century. Lefebvre relates to us with great detail important events from local history upto the 7NULL. He exposes the dreams of progress of the locals, at that time suspended, of the reactivation of the port, tourism growth in “Las Grutas”, the strengthening of the fishing, industry and the activation of Alcalis in the Patagonian area.

Community goals of 30 years have been reached and provide economic sustenance for the town. “My dear San Antonio port” is a source of permanent enquiry for those who wish to delve into history. During years it has been a must in primary and secondary schools.
 
“West San Antonio and the sea… A beginning and a destiny”
This title brings us to a well-remembered “sanantoniense” Hector Izco integrant of a traditional local family, protagonist of many important historical events and author of the above-named book. With personal memories, ancient photos and private commentaries, Izco relates to us events from local life, backed up in parts by official archives.
 
“East Memories”
Don Adolfo Fragoza is well-known in the area for his underwater swimming. A pioneering reporter in radio and television, he worked in graphic arts and lately in T.V.While most of his presentations were inicially dedicated to sports, over the years, due to his incessant search for historical memories, personal and neighbours, he became a data-base for those interested in the town’s past.

And that’s why at the beginning of this new century he decided to put into print a particular part of the town’s history: the first urban settlement that gave origen to West San Antonio. He dedicated his investigations to the previous decade before the SAO West foundation, when a small community called “Saco Viejo” was formed, later Este cove and now East San Antonio. In his book “East Memories” he tells us about the years of sacrifice endured by the locals, who, from 1905 onwards, iniciated an exodus towards the west where the present town was created.

Hector Meis
History is not the only literary topic in this town. During many years, upto his death, the most faithful representative of “sanantoniense” poetry was Hector Julio Meis who left, as his testament, hundreds of poems with the essence of the town. His more famous work “Salt and Tabacco” is represented by painting that can be seen in many local shops. “His eyes were tired/ from watching the sea/and a paused voice/ a mix of salt and sea TABACCO!!!” This poem has become part of local culture.
 
Teodoro Pietro
 “Don Teo” is Prieto’s chosen name for his artistic path. A customs officer and resident of many towns due to his profession, he wrote books only in 2: in the mountainous paradise of “San Martin de Los Andes”, art became his salvation after the tragic death of his 10 year-old son in the “Lacar” water and in “Las Grutas”, an atlantic eden, a place that soothed his grief and gave him hope. Today, in his coastal refuge, he writes poems running over with sentiments and history. In “Gruterias” he shows his love and hope for this beautiful place.

Teresa Chandia
 Another “actress” in “sanantoniense” poetry. With numerous national awards and mentions, the author proposes femininity and attraction to men. Teresa, in her roles of mother, wife, friend, grandmother, girlfriend and resident, speaks from her soul and relates her sentiments and memories in dozens of poems compiled into 2 books “Wake up Desire” and “Woman Style” many of her poems appear in various publications and collections.

Miguel Garcia
 The more recent appearance in the local literary world is that of Miguel Garcia, a young man born in “Medio valley” and radicated locally for about 20 years. In “Internet for the Interior” he relates local anecdotes, family life beside the sea and shows his social compromise and ideals.

Rescuing Yesterdays.
From 2001 to 2005, year in which the town celebrates its foundation centenary, the councils’ commission of historical matters published various theme brochures which dealt with various aspects of local history. The Argentine navy, the lack of fresh water during seventy years that kept the town “under siege”, the railway and local fishing were just some of the stories published by this magazine.

Poul Pedersen
Teacher, journalist, ex-mayor, a lover of nautical sports, diver and underwater swimmer, enthusiast and protector of wild-life and now, a writer. Poul Pedersen adds himself to the list of local artists with the publication of his book “Saturnino Paez y La Tia Mary” which relates his childhood anecdotes in the “bonaerenses” farms and fields. Danish traditions and life in general, within communities made up of fellow immigrants, flow in his first book.