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American Army Joined to the bridge construction in Talamanca

02 June, 2008 03:31:00 Ignacio G. Solis

Bridges in Alto Telire, Talamana are being built with the help of 2 powerful helicopters and 16 American militaries.

Costa Rica is known for being the first country to abolish its army. However, a military contingent is traveling across Talamanca, not for fighting but for supporting the development and improvement of the life quality of inhabitants there.

Sixteen militaries of the United States Southern Command helped transporting materials for the construction of four suspension bridges, food, medicines, and school supplies for the communities of Alto Telire, Alto Cuen, Bajo Blei, and Río Congo in Talamanca.

“They are true “steel hawks” bringing hope and better life conditions to our people.” The hawks Rugelli Morales, Talamanca Mayor refers to are the two Black Hawks UH60, helicopters of the American Government.

Robert Andrew, Official of the Politics Division of the American Embassy, office in charge of the operation, said, “This is a mission of humanitarian work that aims at helping Costa Rica in such a good cause.”

According to Sergeant Jerume Atger, the helicopters can lift 2500-5000 kilograms of weight, depending of the altitude. “We are expecting to accomplish the mission by Monday or Tuesday, this week, if the weather and cargo allow us to,” Arger added.

The four new bridges will facilitate the accesses and communication in those indigenous communities, whose residents have to use “wooden bridges” and walk during five days to access basic services.

Five months ago, another American interdisciplinary group collaborated with the health authorities to provide more than 700 inhabitants of Piedra Meza, in Talamanca with medical services.

Ana Isabel García, Vice-Minister of Social Development, expressed her gratitude for the support given by the American Embassy in this type of projects. “The Rectory has an investment plan for indigenous towns that is part of the National Plan for Development; we are expecting to have the support of the American Government in order to complete more works in the area,” stated the official.

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July 2010 “Tamarindo Happenings”

July 4th is American Independence Day; so don’t forget to have a picnic with your family and friends.

Got the Fever? Support your favorite soccer teams by watching the World Cup 2010, ending July 11th. Sharky’s will be open for all games and you can also catch the morning games before 11:30 a.m. at Olga’s Coffee Shop, located in front of Voodoo restaurant.

In July, there will be an Art Exhibition installed at Pacific Park entitled, “Colores y Texturas para una Poema”, featuring paintings by Costa Rican Artist, Felix Murillo, www.felixmurillo.com and Peruvian glass pieces by Andrea Amano, www.amanoglass.com. The exhibit is open to the public Monday – Thursday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss the opening, July 3, with live music at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Elena Lamíquiz at 8361.5719 or 8857.7224.

Tamarindo’s 10th Annual “Robert August Surf n’ Turf” tournament will be held this year from July 29 – August 1, at Hacienda Pinilla. Registration will be July 28, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., at the Best Western Tamarindo Vista Villas. July 29, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., is the surf competition and lunch at Lola’s, with a 7 p.m. Sushi Dinner. On July 30, at 9 a.m., is the Hacienda Pinilla golf tournament, followed by a 9 p.m. cocktail party. There will also be boat rides to Witches and Ollies (surf permitting) on August 1 – 2. Entry fee is $250 with all proceeds to benefit CEPIA. For more information, visit http://endlessfun.com/surfnturf/ or contact Sandrine at cepiadirector@racsa.co.cr.

Happy Snapper and King Mortgage will host the 3rd Annual July 4th Softball Bash at the Happy Snapper Field located in Brasilito, with the first pitch starting at 1 p.m. The day will also include other games such as Horseshoes, Griabbles, and Bocci, to be followed by an Evening of Live Music as well as 25% off your dinner at Happy Snapper. For more information, please call 2654.4413 or 8707.9939.

Tamarindo Recycles would like to thank Witches Rock Surf Camp for donating the funds for five new recycling barrels that have been added in front of El Coconut Restaurant. Tamarindo Recycles is currently taking donations, please contact them at tamarindorecycles@gmail.com.

Openings:

Aroma Café & Lounge opened last month across from Pacific Park by newcomers Ed and Catherine Le Blanc. They will serve breakfast, lunch, and bocas from 9 a.m. –- 9 p.m. daily, except Mondays. For more information, please contact them at 2653.4339 or aromacafelounge@hotmail.com. Stop in for a coffee or bite to eat and introduce yourself.

Serving French Bistro Fare with a focus on fresh Costa Rican Seafood and starting at 6:30 a.m., the Tamarindo Preserve’s Langosta Beach Club restaurant, located on the road to Langosta, is now open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Langosta Beach Club Bar is also open at the same time each day as the restaurant. For more information, please call 2653.1127, or Arnoldo 8372.4444, or Magli 8879.2020.

Tamarindo welcomes the new owners, George Van Engelen and his son, Nico, to Kahiki Restaurant. They will do breakfast and lunch deliveries, and will host a happy hour with 800 colones beer, half price drinks, and free bocas from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. each day. On Fridays, Jesse Bishop will play live music to kick off the weekend. You can find them on Facebook under the name “Kahiki” or call their restaurant at 2653.4263.

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