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Tala Council Newsletter June 2013

PALM SUNDAY BAZAAR & COLLECTION FOR THE NEEDY IN TALA

I am delighted to advise that we raised just over €600 at the above bazaar.  In addition, the Stephanie Residents Association made a generous donation of €500, of which €250 will go to SKE [Welfare Centre] and the balance towards the needy.  

Thanks go to Heather Stuart and Nicky Williamson for cake baking, Gary & Jan Adnams for the donation of the stuffed toys and games, Veronica Blower and Theresa Hosie for the knitted goods, Daphne Diddams and her neighbour for the jams and chutneys, Claudia & Edward Middleton for the decorated bottles.  In addition, Vouni Winery for the very generous donation of the wine for the wine tasting.    Thanks also to the gentleman who made the beautiful wooden toys [some were sold on the day and a couple were held back for Christmas].  I hope I have not missed anyone out, but  the help of all those who made the day possible was very much appreciated.     

We also received a substantial donation of various food items for which I thank all of those who donated and also those who helped package the items into suitable parcels.

If anyone wishes to make subsequent donations for food parcels, suggested food items:  Pasta, Rice, Canned tomatoes, Dried pulses, Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, Baby formula milk and baby food, Drinking Chocolate, Tea, Coffee,  Fruit juice, Biscuits, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Soap, Washing Powder and whatever you think is important for a family.   No perishable goods please.   Any parcels can be left at the Council Office and they will be passed on to the appropriate people.

SKE WELFARE CENTRE

I am pleased to advise that there will be a trip for pensioners by coach to Kykkos Monastery on Thursday 27^thJune. The invitation is open to SKE and non-SKE members, although non members will need to make a contribution of €10 per person towards the coach.

There will be no charge for the coach for members, and those going on the trip have the option of either taking a picnic lunch, or of purchasing lunch at a local tavern where the coach will stop.  Lunch will cost €13 excluding drinks, and must be paid for in advance of the trip.

If you wish to go on the trip, could you please write your names on the sheet in the SKE Welfare Centre or email Cathi on toffee@primehome.com.    The bus will leave the village square at  0830.

There will also be a BBQ/Bingo night at SKE on Tuesday 18 June at 7pm.  

LOCAL IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY TAX

Most of you will have seen in the press that this tax is to be increased by the Government to help meet the terms of the Troika bailout.   The Bill is still at the provisional stage, but it has been proposed that a minimum payment of €75 will apply for this tax, with the actual payment dependent on the 1980 value shown on your title deeds.  In addition, the Government is considering amending the 1980 values to bring them up to date.

The tax is due for payment shortly and a further update will be provided once the Bill has been finalised.   There are a lot of rumours circulating which I would ask you to ignore until the final terms have been agreed.

SAPA/MAINS SEWERAGE

The Minister of the Interior is coming to Paphos shortly and I am hoping to see him regarding the sewerage project.  

KIOSK AT THE AMPHITHEATRE

 Ifiyenia will be operating the kiosk 7 days a week, opening at 10am until 1pm, then 4pm until late.  Tickets for the shows at the amphitheatre will be available from there.   If you wish to book a party at the kiosk, Ifiyenia can be contacted on 97 656350.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

I am pleased to advise that Astroturf is now in place in a section of the playground.   To prevent damage, a fence has been erected around the playing area and will be kept locked when not in use.  The children are delighted with the area and it is being used on a daily basis for part of their exercise regime, and also for playing football.  

AMPHITHEATRE

The stage has been removed as a number of complaints were received  that this restricted performances and also that it was an accident waiting to happen as it was too narrow.  Additional toilets have been installed close to the playground area which can be used when there are performances at the amphitheatre, and also by those using the playground.    Due to costs, we have been unable to hire anything suitable for changing room facilities, but will seek planning permission for a permanent structure and hope to have this in place for 2014.   Pavements and drainage need to be addressed by the developer alongside the amphitheatre before a permanent structure can be erected.

We have an extensive list of shows for this summer.  In particular, there will be two shows involving live Greek music and I would encourage you to come along, mix with the Cypriots and witness some impromptu Greek dancing.  There will also be a shadow puppet show, Karagiozis, demonstrating an old traditional art.  Whilst the dialogue will be in Greek, it is a show that is now rarely seen on the island, and again I would encourage you to come along.

FIRE FIGHTING

With the summer and higher temperatures now with us, could I ask that everyone be vigilant for any signs of fire.   As in previous years, the ‘fire watch staff’ will patrol around Tala so that they are immediately available should a fire break out and also to act as a deterrent to arsonists.  Should you spot any sign of fire, please ring Daniel on 99 699125 or Nikos on 99 630613 for immediate attention.

CLEANING

Could I please ask that anyone taking rubbish and recycling to the appropriate bins only leaves items which will fit into the bins.  Increasingly piles of rubbish are being left adjacent to the bins and this is then getting scattered either by the wind or animals.  This results in rubbish blowing around the village and the area then looks untidy.   Could I also ask that if you see anyone dumping rubbish anywhere in the area to take a note of the registration number and pass this to the council. 

I am sure you will agree that it is important that we all do what we can to keep the bin areas tidy.  Please also bear in mind that we only have a small number of outside staff and if they have to be diverted to clear up rubbish, they cannot tend to the green areas, parks or weed removal alongside the roads.

We have also received a number of reports of incidents involving the driver of a vehicle where the first part of the registration is AAX.  This plate is on a silver/grey pick up truck.  If you see this vehicle, could you please take a note of the full registration number and where it was spotted and pass this information to the council.   It is thought that the driver of the vehicle is responsible for a number of small thefts from properties and gardens, usually during daylight hours.

The annual cleaning to prevent fires is underway and if you have approached the Council regarding a problem in your particular area, could I ask that you be patient as we work our way around the area.

MEDICAL CENTRES

In addition to the popular Iasis Medical Centre at Kamares, there is now a medical centre at Emba, operated by Dr Olympia Tatsi-Georgiadou.  Whilst the Iasis Medical Centre at Kamares is membership based, the centre at Emba operates on an appointment system.  The approximate cost of an appointment will be €30-40, with a home visit €50.  Operating hours will be 9 to 2 and 4 to 7 Monday to Friday, and 9 to 2 on a Saturday.  Dr Tatsi-Georgiadou has ECG monitors, an oxygen machine and other equipment at her surgery which can be found in the centre of Emba, opposite the kiosk before you reach Stage One Theatre.  Telephone 96 866607, or 26 102010.

WATER BILLS – TALA WATER

The bills due for issue for the first quarter were held back in view of the problems arising from the banking shut down.  In view of the restrictions being imposed, and as a way of cutting back on postal costs, it would help if you could call into the office to settle your account when you are passing.  A receipted invoice will be issued at the time of payment.   If you pay by standing order, your bill is being settled via your bank account in the usual way, although collection may possibly have been delayed. 

NEW CHURCH/CAR PARKING

The Archbishop has promised to complete the car parking area as soon as he possibly can, given that car parking for visitors to the Square is very limited at the present time.  

RATES 2013

I mentioned in an earlier newsletter that we were carrying out an exercise to re-evaluate all properties and make the rating system fairer.   Given what has happened this year with the Troika, as a council we have decided to keep the existing system in place for the time being, so that everyone will pay the same for rates/refuse collection as they did last year. 

CATS IN THE SQUARE

A number of volunteers are undertaking collection of the cats in the square and taking them to Paphiakos for a neutering programme.   All efforts will be made to ensure that only feral cats are part of the process! 

ART & CRAFT SHOW

The above show will be held at the Amphitheatre on Sunday 16 June from 0800 to 1600.  This show replaces the one which had to be cancelled earlier this year due to the weather. 

All craftwork will be original and hand made.  Further information can be obtained from Yiota on 99 611892 or karolos1@cytanet.com.cy.

COUNCIL WEBSITE – www.talacommunity.com

I hope you have all had chance to look at the site and find it informative.   If there is anything you would like to see there, could you please contact Cathi on toffee@primehome.comand we will consider your request. 

WHAT’ S ON AT TALA AMPHITHEATRE

16 June                 Art & Craft Exhibition – 0800-1600

21 June                 Karate demonstration

22 June UK’s No 1 tribute to Rod Stewart – tickets €10*

30 June Great Balls of Fire – celebration of the music of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Johnny Cash & Buddy Holly.  Tickets €10, or €12 on the door.  Tel 99832538

2 July     Peter Pan [for children – in Greek]

5 July     The Melissi [for children – in Greek]

6 July                     Cannon & Ball with supporting acts – tickets €25  Tel  99 387 311

10 July                  Troika – maybe something about nothing [Play in Greek]             

14 July                  The Uk’s No 1 tribute to The Beatles – tickets €10*

20 July                  Nashville Players – regrettably cancelled

27 July                  Volare – I’ll drink to that – the music of Dean Martin – tickets €7.50 available shortly

11 August            Rembetika [Greek] music  Tickets €7

18 August            A Cyprus Wedding – by Tala Youth Centre

20 August            Karagiozis – a traditional Cypriot shadow puppet show.

25 August            Aenao – live Greek music

31 August            She Will Rock You – tickets €7.50 available in due course.

7 September      Rock N Roll – Teen Idols [Pat Boone, Cliff Richard, Eddie Cochrane, Ricky Nelson, Connie Francis, Bobby Vee, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darin & others] –  tickets  €7.50 available in due course.

13 September   To be advised

14 September   Rock N Roll N Jive – tickets available in due course.

21 September   Jersey Boys – tickets  €10*, or €12 on the door

28 September   Jersey Boys – tickets  €10*, or €12 on the door  

* Tickets available from Chillys, Hearns Book Shop at Coral Bay and the café at the amphitheatre, or 26 653132 or toffee@primehome.com

If you are out of the country and wish to reserve tickets, please email Cathi on toffee@primehome.com

Full details of the shows, including details of ticket outlets as they are released, available on www.talacommunity.com. 

Next issue 20 September. 

Areti Pieridou

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GEZİ PARKI DİRENİŞİN SON VİDEOLAR

Gezi parkı direnişi sırasında hükümete karşı yasal protesto hakkını kullanan halkın maruz kaldığı şiddetin görüntüleri her nekadar yandaş medyada yer almasada you tube a yüklenen bu videolardan bazılarını sizlerle paylaşıyoruz. Bu insanlar bu müdahaleyi hak ediyorlarmı bu şiddet Türk halkına müstahakmıdır Bu zulmün mimarı kimdir? yorumunu siz yapın lütfen.

ve ARTIK YETER diyoruz.A5N2XDT4W3J9

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Clean Protein Cheesecakes

I have two recipes for a clean, protein packed dessert that I think you guys will love. Marquis and I love to take trips. We had the pleasure of going to St. Augustine in February, and are now gearing up for our Myrtle Beach trips. We usually go every month in the summer, so our second trip there this year is coming up in the weekend after next for our two year anniversary. That being said, there is usually a lot of bad eating. I treat myself on our beach trips (California Pizza Kitchen is calling my name!) so I ensure while I am home and on my regular schedule I keep the eating clean and the training dirty. I am giving myself a 14 day challenge to try and lose 5 pounds before we go. It is just fun to challenge myself.

While I am participating in my own little challenge, I love to eat my clean cheesecakes. They keep me full with no guilt and cut any type of bad cravings I am having. If only I could leave wine alone! Today I am sharing the recipes that I created in case you would ever want to try something different. The cheesecake on the left is chocolate peanut butter and the cheesecake on the right is vanilla and banana creme.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cheesecake:

What you need:

• 1 1/2 blocks of fat free cream cheese (12 oz's)
• 10 oz's of plain greek yogurt (if you buy individual cups, it's usually 1 and a half containers)
• 1/2 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 10 packs of Stevia
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups of protein powder (I use BSN Chocolate)
• 2 tablespoons of PB2
• 2 tablespoons of sugar and fat free chocolate fudge pudding mix

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Spray pie pan with nonstick spray and set aside
• In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese and soften with a spoon
• Add Stevia and eggs and mix on a low setting with mixer
• Add the rest of the ingredients and blend altogether with a mixer on a medium setting until well blended and you have a creamy, thick texture
• Pour batter into pie pan and bake for 25 minutes
• Once the 25 minutes is up, set oven to 200 degrees and bake for another hour
• Using a potholder, pull the pie out of the own and refrigerate for 3-4 hours then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information can vary upon ingredients, brands, and amount used, but if you follow this recipe and do not add a crust or topping, this makes 8 slices and the caloric value (per slice) is around 180 calories, 2g of fat, 11g carbohydrates, and 30g of protein. 

 

Vanilla and Banana Creme Protein Cheesecake:

What you need:

• 1 1/2 blocks of fat free cream cheese (12 oz's)
• 10 oz's of plain greek yogurt (if you buy individual cups, it's usually 1 and a half containers)
• 1/2 of a banana
• 1/2 cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 10 packs of Stevia
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar and fat free banana creme pudding mix
• *Optional: Reduced fat graham cracker pieces for topping

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Spray pie pan with nonstick spray and set aside
• In a large mixing bowl add cream cheese and banana then soften with a spoon
• Add Stevia and eggs and mix on a low setting with mixer
• Add the rest of the ingredients and blend altogether with a mixer on a medium setting until well blended and you have a creamy, thick texture
• Pour batter into pie pan and bake for 25 minutes
• Once the 25 minutes is up, set oven to 200 degrees and bake for another hour
• Using a potholder, pull the pie out of the own and refrigerate for 3-4 hours then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information can vary upon ingredients, brands, and amount used, but if you follow this recipe and do not add a crust, this makes 8 slices and the caloric value (per slice) is around 195 calories, 2.5g of fat, 12g carbohydrates, and 30g of protein.

 

I have linked up with Jennifer Rizzo today for Creative Friday to share my recipes! 

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Evden Eve Nakliyat sektörü sizin elinizi hiçbir şeye sürmediğiniz, gözlerinizin önünde eşyalarınızın sistemli, düzenli ve en az sizin gösterdiğiniz özenle toparlandığı, taşındığı ve yerleştirildiği bir yöntemdir. Taşınılacak eve Eşyaların Boşaltılması Esnasında'da Aynı Hassasiyet Gösterilmeli ve Uzman Marangoz Ve Ustalar Tarafından Mobilyalar, Beyaz Eşyalar ve varsa elektrik-elektronik tipi Eşyalarınızın Montajı Yapılmalıdır. Kısaca Evden Eve Taşıma İzahı Budur. Evden eve nakliyat sektöründe yirmi yıldır hizmet sunan Dadaş Nakliyat yılların vermiş olduğu deneyim ve bilgi birikimi ile nakliyat sektöründe kurumsal kimlik kazanmış ender firmalardandır. Yirmibir yıldır taşımacılık sektöründe büyük yatırımlar yapmış Dadaş Nakliyat bu yatırımların meyvesini her geçen gün toplamaktadır. Sektörün kurucu firmaları arasında yer alan Dadaş Nakliyat çağdaş, kaliteli ve en hızlı hizmet sunmaktadır. Hizmetlerimizdeki başlıca kurallarımız şunlardır. kayseri evden eve nakliyat hizmetinde müşterilerimizin güvenini kazanmak ve taşınma gününden taşıma işlemi sonuçlanana kadar yanlarında olmaktadır. Bir ev eşyasını yapılan ekspertiz işleminden sonra kullanacağımız ambalaj malzemesinden, araç seçimine kadar en ufak ayrıntıyı ele alıp sizlere en iyi hizmeti sunmaktayız. Müşterilerimize kayseri evden eve , şehir içi ve şehirler arası taşımacılık için fiyat verirken çeşitli kriterleri göz önünde bulundurmaktayız.elemanlarımız ve araç kapasitemiz tüm ev taşıma hizmetlerine uygun olarak kusursuz ve itinalı garantili sigortalı bir şekilde evinizden paketlenmesi ve ambalajlanması yapılarak araçlarımıza uygun bir şekilde istif edilmesi yapıldıktan sonra şoförlerimiz uzun yol tecrübesine sahip olup eşyalarınızı sarsmadan diğer evinize götürmektedir.Eşyalarınız aynı şekilde diğer evinizde veya ofisinizde sizin istediğiniz doğrultusunda istenilen yerlere yerleştirilmektedir.Eşyalarınızın taşınma işlemi sırasında herhangi bir zarar görmemesi için gerekli tüm tedbirler firmamızca alınacak olup, buna rağmen hasar ve kazalar gibi olağan dışı durumlara karşı eşyalarınız sigortalanacaktır.

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I skipped the gym for burgers and a sundae

I MIGHT have skipped spin class and weights last night to cook bacon cheddar burgers on the grill and make a homemade ice cream sundae! Ok, well Marquis cooked everything, I just supervised, that is just as important.

Totally worth it.

 I am so ready for the weekend. I just want to sleep. I love sleep. Even though this has been a short week, I feel like short weeks are the longest sometimes. I don't understand it either.

I am having a crazy curl day today. I don't know what is going on. I love hot rollers, but you never know what you are going to get. Sometimes they make your hair absolutely fab and sometimes they are a miss. Today was a little bit of a miss.

Curls for daysss

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H.B. Fieldtrip #2-Rock Creek Cemetery

I've meant to visit the Rock Creek Cemetery near the Petworth neighborhood in Washington, D.C. since last year; over Memorial Day weekend, I made the trek with a friend. Rock Creek’s boast illustrious “residents” like author Upton Sinclair, and Alice Warfield Allen, mother of Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson. But I’d come to see Washington matriarch and podcast subject, Alice Roosevelt Longworth. She’s buried there beside her daughter Paulina Sturm. I was delighted to see that someone had left a flag and picture of Alice at her grave. It’s cool that despite dying over three decades ago, people continue to admire that sassy, old broad!

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H.B.Fieldtrip #1-Old St. Mary's Church & Cemetery

This Memorial Day weekend, a friend and I trekked out to Rockville, Maryland to Old St. Mary's Church and Cemetery to see Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s grave. They share a headstone inscribed with the words, "So we beat on, boats against the current borne back ceaselessly into the past," the last sentence of The Great Gatsby.

People who've visited have left tons of mementos-flowers, coins (mostly pennies), copies of his books, and movie ticket stubs. But what I thought was most…bizarre, confusing, f-ed up, was that so many people left booze!

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Aykut Kocaman İstifa Etti

Fenerbahçe Sportif Direktör ve Teknik Sorumlusu Aykut Kocaman görevinden istifa etti. Başkan Aziz Yıldırım, Ali Yıldırım'dan da istifasını istedi... İşte Aykut Kocaman'ı istifaya götüren süreç...

Ve Fenerbahçe'yi 3 yıldır çalıştıran, 3 kupa kazandırıp, Avrupa'da yarı final gören Aykut Kocaman, Fenerbahçe'den istifa etti...

İŞTE İSTİFANIN NEDENİ

İşte Kocaman'ı istifaya götüren süreç: İddialara göre Aykut Kocaman Şampiyonlar Ligi finali için Londra'ya gitti. Orada, Aziz Yıldırım'ın, ocak ayından beri küs olduğu kardeşi Ali Yıldırım'la buluştu. Kocaman 3 günlük tatilden döndükten sonra dün, yeni sezon planlaması için kulübe geldi. Aziz Yıldırım da bu olayı duyduğu için Kocaman'ı kulüpte görünce şu sitemde bulundu:"Ben kardeşimle aylardır görüşmüyorum, sen maç izliyorsun. Olur mu böyle bir şey"...

Aykut Kocaman ise "Başkan ben bunları kaldıramıyorum, bırakıyorum" yanıtı verdi. Aziz Yıldırım ise "Ne yapıyorsan yap" diye sert bir çıkışta bulundu. Bu gelişmeler üzerine Kocaman bugün istifasını sundu. Aziz Yıldırım, bu olay sonrası Ali Yıldırım'dan da istifasını istedi.

YÖNETİM DEĞERLENDİRİYOR

Yönetim Kurulu şu anda Aykut Kocaman'ın istifasını değerlendiriyor. Yönetimin istifayı kabul ettiği iddia ediliyor.



Yeni çıkan haberler sitemde güncel olarak yayınlanacaktır.

Kaynak: aksam.com.tr

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3 Simple Exercises for Lower Back Dimples

There are lots of opinions on whether or not lower back dimples (Venus Dimples) are just genetics or if you’re able to develop them through exercise and strength training. I strongly believe that dimples can be developed, take a look at celebrity athletes, the majority of them have lower back dimples.

So how can lower back dimples be developed? Simple back strengthening exercises, a proper diet, and lower body fat percentage, (a healthy body fat percentage for women is 14% - 20% and for men 6% - 13%). I’ve compiled the following 3 exercises to target those sexy lower back dimples.

1.       Superman – lay face down on the floor; raise your arms and legs to the sky with your feet together. Your tummy should be the only part of your body touching the ground. Hold this for 30 seconds, 3x.

2.       Dead Lifts – With feet flat beneath bar, squat down and grasp bar shoulder width apart. Lift bar by extending hips and knees to full extension. (This exercise will also target your quads, hamstrings, calves and glutes!) Do 3 sets of 12.

3.       Bulgarian Split Squat - Extend leg back and place the top of your foot on a char or bench. Squat down flexing your knee and hip of front leg until knee of back leg almost touches the floor. Return to original standing position. Do 3 sets of 12 on each leg

These are great exercises to get those dimples to show – you’ll also experience improved back strength for better posture and core strength. Incorporate these into your routine 1-2 times per week. I recommend starting with little to no weight for your first week or so to master the movement and avoid straining your back.

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