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Dredging of Nosara River Worries Santa Teresa Residents
While work on the Nosara River started on April 24 with a corresponding budget of 300 million colones ($600,000) for the first stage, under the supervision of the construction company HHB Consa, the dredging ran into two obstacles: first with the arrival of rainy season, which could affect and even detain the work, and second an area resident is doing his own dredging along part of the river’s edge, with the risk of affecting the community of Santa Teresa.
Medical Transport Helicopter Denied Landing in San Jose
So far this year, Dr. Alejandro Gutierrez said he has transported about 10 patients to hospitals by air when an ambulance just might not be fast enough. But on April 12, the helicopter that was coming to pick up a patient with an irregular heart problem was denied landing to fuel up at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose.
Nosara Red Cross Ranks 4th Nationally
The Nosara Red Cross announced that their auxiliary committee received recognition on March 9, placing third in Guanacaste and fourth nationally in the 2012 Annual Operative Program (PAO), out of a total of 120 Red Cross committees. Hojancha ranked first, Santa Cruz second and Moravia third.
CREAR Library in Samara Will Try to Have a National Registration
With all the space Crear Association have onsite in their library they have re-introduced the public library to the community. With a bright new sign and the doors wide open, they have drawn in dozens of new visitors, including international students at Intercultura as well as the local students at Mareas Homeschool.
Nosara’s Library Extends Hours in April
These past three months of this year have been a time of collecting the monies necessary for the budget of the library for 2013.
Doctor Working with Red Cross Provides Better First Aid in Nosara
The Nosara Red Cross now counts on the assistance of Dr. Yennifer Jimenez, who came to live in Nosara in November and is volunteering a minimum of 20 hours per month to attend to accidents and emergency situations prior to hospitalization.
Rebuilding Lives Has Started Since the Earthquake
With government help and donations from the community, Jeniffer Ramirez and her husband, Freddy Brenes Chaves started to rebuild their home this past Wednesday April 10.
Clown Kidnapper Spotted in Santa Marta
Twelve-year-old Jonathan was on his way home from school, walking with another boy, when a black minivan with tinted windows started following them and caught up with them, driving slowly to keep pace with the boys.
“I’m not moved by skeptics”, Alvin Rosenbaum New NCA President
Alvin Rosenbaum, who officially assumed the role of president of the Nosara Civic Association (NCA) on April 1, has built a career around defending civil rights and finding practical solutions to problems around the world as a consultant for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Bank.
Challenges Mount for Putting Samara Maritime Zone in Order
With slow progress being made on the new Samara-Carrillo regulatory plan, the situation for those who live, own property or hold concessions in the Maritime Land Zone (ZMT-Zona Marítimo Terrestre) is still unsure.
Lifeguard Workshop Being Organized In Memory of Lost Surfer Alvaro Duran Ribas
“I could either die from the pain or transform my love for him and honor his life and do something to avoid similar situations for other mothers,” said Sandra Ribas, the mother of Alvaro Duran Ribas, who disappeared in the waters of Guiones in April 2011.
Nosara Neighbors Send Letters about Robberies to Vice Minister of Security
Members of the Nosara community were disappointed by remarks apparently made by Vice Minister of Security Celso Gamboa Sanchez in response to a news program aired on Channel 7 on March 4 about thefts in Nosara, sparking a letter writing campaign to inform him of the real situation.
Domestic Violence in Nosara Case Turns into Drug Bust
When the Nosara Public Force responded to a 911 call regarding a case of domestic violence, they found much more, including drugs, firearms and half a million colones ($1000) in cash.
ADIN Named New Members and Approved Lot Donation for a Senior Citizen Center
On March 9 at 4 p.m. an extraordinary assembly was held by the Nosara Integral Development Association (ADIN) to replace some members of the board of directors. The meeting was attended by 74 neighbors, which was a good attendance in the opinion of the organizers.
Care Network Almost Ready
The Canton of Nicoya will soon be able to count on the second Care Network in the province of Guanacaste thanks to the construction of a 800-square-meter building, now about 90% complete.
Nosara’s Firefighters Put Down 24 Fires This Dry Season
Although some people were not pleased to find the road to Ostional blocked this Saturday March 30, they had no other choice than to wait until the members of the Nosara firefighters finished their Easter weekend practicing medical, vertical rescue and firefighting training at the Rio Montaña Bridge.
Camera Took a Tour Through The Passion of Christ Parade And Easter Service By Nosara River
As the Guanacaste wind was filling the eyes of the attendants with dust on the morning of Holy Friday, tens of members of Nosara Catholic Church started walking the streets of the town slowly in celebration of resurrection of Christ. |
Several police offers arrived to the scene of the training after receiving calls from the community about the blocked bridge. The firefighters had tried to communicate the police department about the training and the blockage before they started, however couldn’t reach them. Upon understanding the situations, the officers waited until the end of training to secure that the community respects and understands the blockage. 
Amy Foscaldi, center, attaches her harness to Remo Britshgi’s with the help from Jo Pinherio for a rescue scenario for training purposes Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2013.
