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Seven days with the Nosara Police District
How much do you know about them?
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Written and Photographed by piNAR ISTEK
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Guiones – On Saturday, August 7, the Nosara police station received a call about a street fight. I followed the police motorcycles on my quad and we came across two drunk, half-naked men yelling at each other and trying to fight in the rain. After a short talk with the police, they seemed to calm down and began heading home. More + Slideshow >
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Legal Battle in Serapio López School
School Board Versus
Director |
by Emiliana García
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• He’s accused of using checks with public funds
• Director argues that it’s a personal battle against him
In the month of March members of the Serapio López Fajardo School Board presented a penal denunciation against the school director for alleged fraudulent administration, falsification of public documents and use of false documents. More > |
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State of the Nicoya – Samara – Nosara Route
Bridges Continue Being Overlooked |
| By Oliver Pérez |
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• Government says they don’t have the money to fix them
• Controller characterizes the work of the Transportation Ministry as “deficient”
It seems that the 12 bridges along the road that connects Nicoya with Samara Beach will continue to be ignored by the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT). More > |
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Elections of the new Nosara Community Development Board
Change of Board took place in orderly fashion and with great participation |
| By Hayleen Noguera |
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The meeting between the Community Development Association of Nosara (ADCN), the National Direction of Community Development (DINADECO) and about 80 Nosareños was set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18 in FUCAN’s facilities. However, the meeting started 35 minutes late because it was interrupted by Cuyo Ávila, Municipal Trustee, requesting from DINADECO the results of the audit they performed... More > |
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| World Vets Clinic a Huge Success |
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| The first World Vets clinic held in Nosara surpassed expectations, completing 205 surgeries and 190 consultations in 3 days. Pet owners arrived hours before opening and waited patiently to have their animals seen. More > |
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Do You Feel As If You Are
Constantly Forgetting Things?
How to identify if memory loss is just normal forgetfulness or linked to dementia |
| by Francisco Renick, M.D. |
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| No matter our age, we all have moments when we forget even the smallest things, such as were we left our keys or sunglasses, we forget to purchase things on our grocery list or to run an errand. Many times these things happen out of carelessness or because we are distracted, but other times we simply forget. More > |
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| September Astrology Report |
| By Ashley Laux |
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As September begins it is time to start getting down to business. When the new moon falls on the 8th in practical Virgo, begin making order from chaos. Think carefully about commitments, and where to plant the seeds of tomorrow. Focus on routine. Tidy up and make yourself useful. Avoid criticism of others and yourself– know that when you give your all, it is always enough. More > |
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| DON REDONDO PART 8 |
By Drew Kampion
Illustrated by Tom Threinen |
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189 Years of Independence
Let’s Celebrate the
Country’s Independence! |
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Winning lanterns made by students of the Serapia Lopez School |
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• Schools in Nosara and Samara will hold various activities for everyone’s enjoyment
• The Colegio de Nosara will participate with one of area’s best marching bands
You can celebrate this National Day by participating in different activities that will be held in our communities. On Tuesday, September 14th, all the elementary schools will hold a Faroles Parade starting at 6 p.m. During the morning of the 14th, the Independence Torch will come through our area. More > |
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Mother’s Day Celebration
Party to Benefit the Nosara Kindergarten |
by Marvin Castillo |
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The Coronation Ball for the Mother’s Pageant of kindergarten students of the Nosara Serapio Lopez Elementary School took place on Friday, August 13th before a large audience! More > |
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Different surfboard tail shapes and what they do |
By Graham Swindell
This page is brought you by Nosara Shack |
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Thumb Tail
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| It is easy to forget one of the most important factors in surfboards. This being the board’s tail shape,width,and thickness. They play a crucial role in a board’s preformance and it will differ from wave to wave. Here is a list of the most commonly used tails in surfing: More > |
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| Monkey Rescue Faces Financial Crisis |
| By Fritz Elmendorf |
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| Nosara Wildlife Rescue, the program which has become a model for monkey rescue and rehabilitation since its founding in 1998, has been receiving injured or orphaned monkeys from across Costa Rica. However, the weak economy has caused a dire shortage of funding which threatens efforts to care for 25 monkeys (and other non-primates) in the process of being returned to the wild. More > |
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| September Calendar |
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Who said that during low season everything is closed and there is nothing to do? It seems that this year, many business will remain open, and if the weather helps, there are plenty of things to do. Check it out: NOSARA & SAMARA WEEKLY EVENTS More > |
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