Fund-Raising in Nippos- a great success !
The Fund-Raising Social Evening in aid of Χείρα Βοηθείας organized by the Gefyra The Bridge Newsletter Team attracted more than 130 people.
After a full meal of several courses a Euro Auction of local arts was held. Local artists and craftsmen had generously donated examples of their work. Thanks to Kirsten, people soon understood the Euro Auction and Jørgan was very quickly rushing about the hall to collect the bids!
All the hard work our supporters have put in was amply rewarded. A big thank you goes to Pantelis for his hospitality and his generosity. His gift of the wine certainly helped the auction go well! Thanks go to those who organized the distribution of the tickets and all those who sold them. The shops and businesses who sold tickets for us helped a lot. The pieces of art which were donated made this event very special. Thanks to those who gave so generously.
Now that the work of Χείρα Βοηθείας continues all the year round, fund-raising is very important alongside the Red Box collections of food and other non-perishable items in the Supermarkets and Mini-markets throughout Apokoronas.
Our job now is to make the best possible use of every euro. We will use the money to buy food and other essential items to add to the Red Box collections. Our aim is to provide 200 parcels to people in need in the Municipality at the end of June. We must build on the success of tonight’s event. We ask your readers to watch out for the next fund-raising event!
The total “profit” for the fund-raising evening was €1,251.81. Ticket sales raised €607.50. The Auction raised €450.00 (and 20 drachmas!) and we received €194.31 in donations.
Apokoronas' Appeal upheld today ( Thursday)
Good News !
Today a Chania Court found in favour of the Municipality's Appeal to get the injunction against the demolition of the illegal Fereniki building in Georgioupolis lifted. The owner of the Fereniki Taverna wanted the case postponed. This was refused. Readers will recall that illegal constructions must go so that the Town Plan of Georgioupolis is a complete and accurate record of the buildings on the ground. Otherwise EU Funding for a much-needed Sewage System from Kavros to Kalyves is at risk.
We will have the Full Report in about a month.
Many concerned residents had expressed their support for Mayor Grigoris Markakis and his Council on their determined action to safeguard the intersts of Apokoronas in this matter.
Η Υδροδότηση του Κόκκινου Χωριού έχει λύση !
Μετά από την προειδοποίηση πως από 1ης Ιουνίου δεν θα ασχολείται πλέον με την υδροδότηση των κατοικιών στην περιοχή του Αγίου Γεωργίου στο Κόκκινο Χωριό, που δεν υπάρχει δίκτυο ύδρευσης, ανέλαβε πρωτοβουλία ο Δήμος Αποκορώνου για την εξυπηρέτηση των κατοίκων.
Ο Αντιδήμαρχος κ. Μανώλης Χαριτάκης που έχει την ευθύνη για την ύδρευση, επισκέφθηκε την περιοχή και ήδη ανέλαβε πρωτοβουλία για την εγκατάσταση πιεστικού συγκροτήματος για την υδροδότηση των κατοικιών από την δεξαμενή “Παραμερίτη”.
Σύμφωνα με όσα μας δήλωσε ο κ. Χαριτάκης, ήδη κατατέθηκε αίτηση στην ΔΕΗ για παροχή ρεύματος στην δεξαμενή και ελπίζει πως εντός του μηνός Μαΐου θα έχουν ολοκληρωθεί οι αναγκαίες εργασίες και οι κάτοικοι της περιοχής θα έχουν νερό από τον Δήμο.
Ο κ. Μανώλης Χαριτάκης δήλωσε στον Σπιρο και στην Άννα Κιτά της Γεφυρας.
Ο Αντιδήμαρχος κ. Μανώλης Χαριτάκης που έχει την ευθύνη για την ύδρευση, επισκέφθηκε την περιοχή και ήδη ανέλαβε πρωτοβουλία για την εγκατάσταση πιεστικού συγκροτήματος για την υδροδότηση των κατοικιών από την δεξαμενή “Παραμερίτη”.
Σύμφωνα με όσα μας δήλωσε ο κ. Χαριτάκης, ήδη κατατέθηκε αίτηση στην ΔΕΗ για παροχή ρεύματος στην δεξαμενή και ελπίζει πως εντός του μηνός Μαΐου θα έχουν ολοκληρωθεί οι αναγκαίες εργασίες και οι κάτοικοι της περιοχής θα έχουν νερό από τον Δήμο.
Ο κ. Μανώλης Χαριτάκης δήλωσε στον Σπιρο και στην Άννα Κιτά της Γεφυρας.
Kokkino Horio Water Supply Resolved
After the warning that, as from June 1st 2012, in the area of Agios Georgios in Kokkino Horio, where there is no water network, no-one will be responsible for the water supply to the home-owners, the Municipality of Apokoronas has taken over the responsibility for the service to the residents.
The Vice Mayor Mr. Manolis Haritakis, who has responsibility for the water supply, has visited the area and has already taken the initiative of installing a water pump unit to supply water to the residents from the water tank of Parameritis.
According to Mr Haritakis’ statement to us, an application has already been made to the electric company (D.E.H) for the provision of electricity to the water tank unit and he hopes that by the end of May, the necessary works will have been be completed, so that the residents of the area will get their water from the Municipality.
Manolis Haritakis spoke to Spiros and Anna Kitas of the Gefyra The Bridge Newsletter
The Vice Mayor Mr. Manolis Haritakis, who has responsibility for the water supply, has visited the area and has already taken the initiative of installing a water pump unit to supply water to the residents from the water tank of Parameritis.
According to Mr Haritakis’ statement to us, an application has already been made to the electric company (D.E.H) for the provision of electricity to the water tank unit and he hopes that by the end of May, the necessary works will have been be completed, so that the residents of the area will get their water from the Municipality.
Manolis Haritakis spoke to Spiros and Anna Kitas of the Gefyra The Bridge Newsletter
Apokoronas' first Λαικη Αγορα gets off to a great start
Wonderful sunshine and a holiday atmosphere made Apokoronas' first People's Market a great success yesterday (Friday). Attracted by the local produce, people came from all parts of the Municipality.
The Kafeneia and Tabernas of Vrysses - as well as the streets ! - were full of residents reviewing their purchases and meeting with friends.
After a proper review of the Market, the Municipality will decide how frequently it will be held - 4 or 5 times a year perhaps.
It certainly got the holiday weekend off to a great start !
The Kafeneia and Tabernas of Vrysses - as well as the streets ! - were full of residents reviewing their purchases and meeting with friends.
After a proper review of the Market, the Municipality will decide how frequently it will be held - 4 or 5 times a year perhaps.
It certainly got the holiday weekend off to a great start !
Χειρα Βοηθειας getting ready for Easter
This morning ( Monday) volunteers gathered in Georgioupolis' Church Hall to put together 200 parcels for people in need in Apokoronas this Easter.
In the presence of Councillor Petros Vagianakis and Father Dimitris, volunteers from Cheira Boetheias, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Anglican Church, Boithia Sto Spiti and Agia Sofia worked together to sort out and pack all the basic food items that people have donated in the Supermarkets and Minimarkets of Apokoronas.
The Red Baskets of Cheira Boeheias had all been collected together and, under the experienced eye of Issie McClean, boxes and bags were filled. Using the lists of the social services of Apokoronas, essential items were sorted out for both families and single people in need.
A big thank you to all who made this possible by putting an extra item in the red basket when out shopping ! A special mention must be made of all those who participated in the recent sponsored walk. The money you raised was used to buy extra flour,sugar,pasta etc to make sure each parcel was complete. ( Thanks Ann and Ian !)
And don't forget, the work of Cheira Boetheias continues all the year round. To get involved, email us at xeiraboetheias@yahoo.gr
Καλο Πασχα !
In the presence of Councillor Petros Vagianakis and Father Dimitris, volunteers from Cheira Boetheias, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Anglican Church, Boithia Sto Spiti and Agia Sofia worked together to sort out and pack all the basic food items that people have donated in the Supermarkets and Minimarkets of Apokoronas.
The Red Baskets of Cheira Boeheias had all been collected together and, under the experienced eye of Issie McClean, boxes and bags were filled. Using the lists of the social services of Apokoronas, essential items were sorted out for both families and single people in need.
A big thank you to all who made this possible by putting an extra item in the red basket when out shopping ! A special mention must be made of all those who participated in the recent sponsored walk. The money you raised was used to buy extra flour,sugar,pasta etc to make sure each parcel was complete. ( Thanks Ann and Ian !)
And don't forget, the work of Cheira Boetheias continues all the year round. To get involved, email us at xeiraboetheias@yahoo.gr
Καλο Πασχα !
All Done !
Tell Us The Plan For Apokoronas's Water
Dear Readers
we had a very successful meeting at Nippos on the last Friday night in March. Over 60 people came. Mr Damianakis MP and Grigoris Markakis, Mayor of Apokoronas attended to answer our questions. Chairman of the Council Stamati Sgourakis and Vice-Mayor Manolis Haritakis attended along with several Municipal Coucilllors. Councillor Pantelis Kaparoudakis represented the Minority Group.
Apart from the unanimous opposition from our politicians to the privatization of Apokoronas’s water I was particularly pleased by the very positive comments of Mr. Eftichios Damianakis MP. He specifically mentioned and endorsed our three principles of Accountability, Transparency and Equal Treatment for All which guide the work of the Gefyra The Bridge Newsletter.
The Question and Answer session went well largely due to the translation skills of Spiros and Aphrodite and the chairing skills of Anna. The united position of the speakers is to oppose the privatisation of Apokoronas' Water!
We are busy putting together a Newsletter Report of the Meeting and some ideas about the next stage of this work. Watch this space !
The meeting was a great start. Thanks for making it happen ! But it was only the beginning ! Stay informed and involved by joining us at www.gefyrathebridge.com or emailing me on Editor@gefyrathebridge.com.
we had a very successful meeting at Nippos on the last Friday night in March. Over 60 people came. Mr Damianakis MP and Grigoris Markakis, Mayor of Apokoronas attended to answer our questions. Chairman of the Council Stamati Sgourakis and Vice-Mayor Manolis Haritakis attended along with several Municipal Coucilllors. Councillor Pantelis Kaparoudakis represented the Minority Group.
Apart from the unanimous opposition from our politicians to the privatization of Apokoronas’s water I was particularly pleased by the very positive comments of Mr. Eftichios Damianakis MP. He specifically mentioned and endorsed our three principles of Accountability, Transparency and Equal Treatment for All which guide the work of the Gefyra The Bridge Newsletter.
The Question and Answer session went well largely due to the translation skills of Spiros and Aphrodite and the chairing skills of Anna. The united position of the speakers is to oppose the privatisation of Apokoronas' Water!
We are busy putting together a Newsletter Report of the Meeting and some ideas about the next stage of this work. Watch this space !
The meeting was a great start. Thanks for making it happen ! But it was only the beginning ! Stay informed and involved by joining us at www.gefyrathebridge.com or emailing me on Editor@gefyrathebridge.com.
LEGALISATION OF CONSTRUCTION ILLEGALITIES
Deadline Extended until 30th June 2012
Νέα Προθεσμία 30 Ιουνιου 2012
Mr. Yannis Tsoupakis, a Civil Engineer, (graduate of Imperial College,London) has clearly and concisely described the key elements of the Law dealing with the legalisation procedures. If you are in any doubt, see your Engineer. The new deadline for registering for the legalisation procedure is 29.02.2012.
[The full text in English of Mr. Yannis Tsoupakis' Presentation can be found here.]
