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Very important this month are the elections. We have adverts, paid for, by two of the parties.
Good heavens, May is here again. Holiday makers should start to descend on the area, which will be good news to all of us business people.
Nice to see a few new bars and restaurants opening up for the summer, all ready to welcome the tourists. We wonder which political party we will be meeting with next month. We hope whoever they are, keep us informed with all of the local news every month, to keep our readers up to date with all that is new in our area.
Have a good month Sandra & Barry
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Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 53.
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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005. It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!!
Dear Barry and Sandra, May I thank you on the behalf of the Times Square Cycle Club and all the corporate and non corporate persons who have provided such brilliant support to Teenage Cancer Trust. Teenage Cancer Trust was an existing charity at the time of Stephen Sutton’s diognosis with terminal cancer, but his drive, enthusiasm and passion to help others through raising money for the charity really put it on the map. Stephen was brought up in Burntwood, Staffordshire, where he attended local schools, which included Highfields Primary School where my late wife Liz Hazel taught Stephen. In support of Stephen, the Burntwood and surrounding towns and villages displayed yellow ribbons, this being replicated this year. ( http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/03/28/burntwood-to-turnyellow-for-one-year-anniversary-of-stephen-suttons-death/) Just before Stephen’s passing in May of last year, the world was captured by his passion for life and the good that he brought to the world through his fund raising. Donations were received from around the world and Stephen’s plight appeared nationally and internationally across news programmes. It was during the spring of last year that the Times Square Bike Club decided to support Stephen’s charity, the group having been positively affected by Stephen and as a consequence of Liz having taught this inspirational young man. Originally, the charity ride was due to take place on November 2nd, but was delayed as a consequence of the sudden and unexpected passing of Liz. On March 20th, 4 riders from the Times Square Bike Club embarked on their ride from Barcelona to Gran Alacant, these being Gavin Martin, Richard Mills, Karen Grundeken and Robert Hazel. The 543 kilometre trip was made more difficult by the cyclists choice of cycle, these being mountain bikes that the club regularly uses across the hills of Gran Alacant and surrounding areas, the ride reaching a conclusion on Thursday 26th March. In total, the cycle club aim to raise £2500 for the teenage cancer charitywww.justgiving.com/TimesSquareCycleClub) and are already
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Miguel Zaragoza
is the Mayor of Santa Pola and candidate of the Popular Party (PP) to the mayoralty of our town the next 24th May. He has presented a list of new and dynamic people who will work for Santa Pola if they win the next municipal elections.
What is the most important change you would highlight on this new group of people you are presenting?
Firstly, with this new group of people we want to combine youth and experience, the capacity to manage administration and coherence when taking decisions. We have made up a list of candidates who will reinforce even more the work we have done already in Gran Alacant and Santa Pola during the last years.
It is important to revise what you have done and what you will like to do in the future.
We are aware about the necessity of the second school in Gran Alacant and, unfortunately, it is not already built. Obviously, the main problem with this situation is the important economic crisis in which Spain is involved. However, Spain is improving this situation and we will continue with the fighting to obtain this infrastructure and many others for our citizens. Moreover, I would like to mention the immediate action we are going to take changing the piping connections next to Panorama that will improve the problems we have in this area and the restoration of the bridge located close to the petrol station. Regarding Gran Alacant, which actions will you highlight?
We have been working very hard improving the infrastructures and services in the area. We have built pavements and installed signs to improve the security in the streets. Moreover, we have built the new street market and extended the services of medical and social services. We have improved the services at the library and the Youth Club and we have given importance to the parks in the area. In addition, we have changed the old rubbish containers for new ones fulfilling some of our citizens’ requirements.
People who were living in Gran Alacant 12 years ago know perfectly how the area was then, and how different it looks now. We have been working hard to improve Gran Alacant and, therefore, to improve your lives. We are politicians who honestly work for our city and what is even more important for us, to work for our citizens.
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planning a further ride towards the autumn in memory of Liz and in support of thrombosis charities, thrombosis being responsible for more deaths than breast cancer, road traffic accidents and aids collectively. Below will give you a feel for Stephen Sutton MBE and the tremendous work that he carried out before his sad passing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephe n_Sutton www.facebook.com/StephensStory The below is the Facebook site for the charity cycle ride which should provide a story in
itself with several photographs. www.facebook.com/charitycycleride Thanks again Barry and Sandra, Robert Hazel Karen Grundeken is a regular advertiser in this magazine. You can read her advert on page 9. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com.. We told you the new bins were on
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the way. Here they are, queueing up to grace our streets and on our front cover, actually on our streets. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com.. Lola Gadea confirms that the Cableski will open in May The Park (Cableski) will have opened May 1, as confirmed by the Town Planning, Lola Gadea. It explained that "the delay in its implementation has since had to rethink the project so it complies with the requirements of Development". This change of the project would also solve the perceived problem of high salinity. "Throughout this week," explained the council, "the lakes have been emptied to clean them properly and refill them with water." The firm intention of the company is that the doors will be officially opened the 1st May. "I would like to point out", clarified Gadea, The facilities have not been abandoned, they are working on them although there may be
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SKI PARK pallets or materials necessary for the completion of the works and their prompt start. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com.. Two nights in April the GASP Theatre Group perfomed their latest One Act play plus a series of short sketches. As usual we were there to support them and report in our magazine. We have pictures from the night on page 36. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com.. Hi Sandra and Barry, Just thought I would let you know of a scam that is going on in Gran Alacant to warn you both also your readers. On Saturday 2 ish I had gone into Lidl
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for some shopping as I pushed the supermarket trolley up the first isle I was awhere that there seemed to be people milling about. A man approached me, he put his foot out to try and stop me going forward. He had lots of shopping in his arms and was trying to get me to reach up for something, because I had heard of this scam before, I politely said sorry and pushed my trolley over his foot to get away from him. I noticed that two men had crept up behind me with the sole purpose of grabbing my bag or purse while I was reaching up. I found my husband who was elsewhere in the store and we watched them and sure enough they were trying to scam other people, they realized we had seen what they were up to and hurriedly left the store We reported it to a member of staff who seemed awhare of people involved so maybe it as been going on for a long time. I would just like to make people aware that this could happen to them and to be on guard. Yours truly J Barnes
Thank you for the above. This happens quite frequently in Lidl and we have heard that the store make no effort to stop it. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com.. News in short supply from the Town Hall this month as elections take place om 24th May. So, the dog park cannot be officially opened whilst elections are taking place, it will however be open, non officially perhaps by the time you read this. Have a good month Sandra and Barry
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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Inglés. Estimados Barry y Sandra, Les doy las gracias en nombre del club de ciclismo “Times Square Cycle Club” y de todas las personas que han demostrado un gran apoyo hacia el “Teenage Cancer Trust” una organización caritativa que ya existía en el momento que le diagnosticaron a Stephen Sutton un cáncer terminal. Stephen luchó con entusiasmo y pasión para ayudar a los demás a través de la recaudación de fondos para esta organización caritativa. Stephen se crió en Burntwood, Staffordshire, asistió a la Escuela Primaria Highfields donde mi difunta esposa Liz Hazel fue su profesora. En apoyo a Stephen, el Burntwood y en los pueblos de los alrededores colgaron cintas amarillas, y lo volvieron a hacer en el primer aniversario de su fallecimiento. http://www.expressandstar.com/ne ws/2015/03/28/burntwood-to-turnyellow-for-one-year-anniversary-ofstephen-suttons-death/) Justo antes de la muerte de Stephen, en mayo del año pasado, el mundo fue testigo de su pasión por la vida y de todo el bien que él trajo al mundo a través de la recaudación de fondos. Se recibieron donaciones de todo el mundo y la difícil situación de Stephen se divulgó a nivel nacional e internacional a través de los programas de noticias. Fue durante la primavera del año pasado que el “Times Square Cycle Club” decidió apoyar a la organización de
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Stephen. Originalmente, la ruta en bici iba a celebrarse el 2 de Noviembre, pero se retrasó debido al fallecimiento repentino e inesperado de Liz. El 20 de marzo, 4 ciclistas del “Times Square Cycle Club” se embarcaron en su viaje de Barcelona a Gran Alacant, siendo estos Gavin Martin, Richard Mills, Karen Grundeken y Robert Hazel. El viaje de 543 kilómetros se hizo más difícil por la elección del tipo de bicicletas usadas, siendo éstas las bicicletas de montaña que el club utiliza regularmente para pasear por las colinas de Gran Alacant y alrededores. El viaje concluyó el jueves 26 de marzo. En total, el objetivo del club ciclista es recaudar £ 2.500 para la Organización contra el cáncer adolescente www.justgiving.com/TimesSquareCycleClub y ya están planeando un segundo viaje para otoño en memoria de Liz y en apoyo de otra organización caritativa para la trombosis, la trombosis es responsable de más muertes que el cáncer de mama y los accidentes de tráfico, colectivamente. En el siguiente link está toda la información sobre Stephen Sutton MBE y la enorme labor que llevó a cabo antes de su triste fallecimiento. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephe n_Sutton www.facebook.com/StephensStory A continuación la página de Facebook del Club Ciclista “Times Square Cycle Club” con fotografías
de la ruta realizada. www.facebook.com/charitycycleride Gracias de nuevo Barry y Sandra, Robert Hazel
Tenemos imágenes del evento en la página 36.
Karen Grundeken es una anunciante habitual en esta revista. En la página 9 se puede leer su anuncio.
Hola Sandra y Barry, Querría informar de una estafa que está pasando en Gran Alacant y para advertir también a los lectores de lo que les podría pasar. El sábado fuimos al Lidl para hacer algunas compras, mientras empujaba el carrito por el supermercado hacia el primer pasillo, un hombre se acercó puso su pie delante de mi carro para intentar detenerme. Tenía un montón de productos en sus brazos y estaba tratando de hacer que le ayudara a llegar a un producto en la estantería, porque yo había oído hablar de esta estafa antes, cortésmente le pedí perdón y me fui rápidamente. Me di cuenta de que dos hombres se habían colocado detrás de mí con el único propósito de agarrar mi bolso o cartera mientras yo ayudaba al señor. Encontré a mi marido que estaba en otra parte de la tienda y vimos cómo estas personas estaban intentando hacer lo mismo a otros clientes, se dieron cuenta de que los habíamos visto y rápidamente salieron de la tienda. Informamos a un miembro del personal que parecía consciente de estas actividades - así que tal vez lleva ocurriendo durante mucho tiempo. Me gustaría que la gente sepa que esto les podría suceder a ellos y estar en alerta.
. www.granalacantadvertiser.com .. Les dijimos que los nuevos contenedores estaban de camino. Y tal como dijimos, por fin están aquí…. ¡nuevos y bonitos! www.granalacantadvertiser.com Lola Gadea confirma que el Parque Cableski será inaugurado en mayo. El Parque (Cableski) se inaugurará el 1 de mayo, según ha confirmado el concejal de Urbanismo, Lola Gadea. Explicó que "el retraso ha sido debido a que el proyecto se tuvo que modificar para cumplir con todos los requisitos". Este cambio en el proyecto va a resolver el problema percibido de la alta salinidad debido a la zona. "A lo largo de esta semana", ha explicado la Diputación, "los lagos han sido vaciados y limpiados adecuadamente y rellenados con agua limpia." La firme intención de la empresa es que las puertas se abran oficialmente el 1 de mayo. "Me gustaría señalar", aclaró Gadea que “las instalaciones no han sido abandonadas, están trabajando en ellas, aunque pueden haber pallets y materiales, estos son necesarios para la finalización de las obras y su pronta puesta en marcha. www.granalacantadvertiser.com El Grupo de Teatro GASP hizo dos funciones en abril. El Grupo de Teatro nos deleitó con una serie de sketches cortos. Como siempre estuvimos allí para apoyarles.
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Atentamente J Barnes Gracias J Barnes Esto sucede con bastante frecuencia en Lidl y hemos oído que la tienda no hace ningún esfuerzo para detenerlo o controlarlo. www.granalacantadvertiser.com ¡Más noticias el mes que viene! Saludos, Sandra y Barry
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Hi everybody
In the little village of Biar, one hour driving form Santa Pola, takes place one of my favourite celebrations in the Costa Blanca. There is a special day to go there and it is on the 10th of May If you go you will experience fiesta, tradition, music, fires, fireworks and much more. There are, of course, more parades, the programme is more or less as follows: Petrer 14th to 18th and 20th to 25th in Salinas ,
Also there are special events like the one held in Torrevieja 6th of May to 10th “Feria de Mayo” or in Monforte del Cid-Orito another popular pilgrimage “Romería de San Pascual”.
Also “Las Cruces de Mayo” Cross of May, Crosses made with flowers in la Cruz Street in Santa Pola 1st 2nd and 3rd, and the most beautiful ones are shown in the old quarter of Alicante “Barrio la Cruz” same dates as in Santa Pola.
If you like sports, and like Karate, you can attend the competition held at the Fortress-Castle on the 26th and 30th. The Fortress becomes an open air gym. If you like martial arts you should not miss this event. That’s all friends, Jose
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Hola everyone and Welcome to May's Report, The Champion of Champions were held during the week of 13th April. All events were Shared between Emerald Isle and Quesada Bowls Clubs. Pride of place and Congratulations must go to John & Jill Albutt for Winning the Mixed Pairs, (see pic) Congratulations
March, Vistabella held their Open Competition, 24 teams entered, The MonteMar team of Geraldine Fisher, Gordon Fisher, Brian Zelin reached the Semi Finals, and finished in 3rd place. On Tuesday 30th March, MonteMar held the North v South, San Luis v Benitachell Final. This is the Winners of the Southern and Northern Leagues, The Winners were Benitachell by 3 Rinks to 2, The Trophy was presented to the Benitachell Captain by CBBA President John Albutt, (see pic).
Congratulations to Ronnie Cairns, Janet Gatward,
also goes to Roy Mercer for finishing runner up in the Mens Singles. (see pic) On the 27th, 28th, 29th
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June Young, Skip Bill Young in Winning the Les McCracken Trophy at Emerald Isle on the 11th March, (see pic) Every Monday Evening at 20.00, we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon Restaurant (next to the Bowls green) everyone is welcome to attend. The last Friday in the Month we hold our Monthly Dinner Dance at the El Rincon. It is a very good evening and a chance for our Members to get together. The food and entertainment is always first class and everyone has a good evening. If you fancy taking up a new sport why not give Bowls a go. A chance to meet other people, make new friends and get healthy at the same time. Plus tuition is available free of charge, plus Shoes and Woods are available for hire for a small charge. For further information about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, please contact Press Officer Brian Zelin 966790606 or visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com and at info@montemarbowls.com also on Facebook.
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A meal in the Belfry (left) and then, (below), drinks, cocktails, live music and more, at the Hole in the Wall
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The other week someone threw a young puppy over a very high terrace wall. The owner of the house is Spanish and found it in the morning very scared cold and hungry.
APOEM Why did you throw me over that high wall, have you no heart, have you no soul, I am only a pup and very small, oh why did you throw me over that wall. I lay on the terrace all though the night, could not think what could be in sight, was it because I am a pick and mix, or maybe too young to perform any tricks, why not take me to a rescue place, where people will want me when they see my face. Why did you leave me lost and alone, not wanted by you I lost my home. oh why did you throw me over that wall. The lovely Spanish man who found the little dog is keeping it so a happy ending to what could have been very different story. One question comes to mind to the dumper, how do you sleep at night. Jean Reiterbund
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A selection of Villas on our website. For more properties go to www.ga-homefinders.co.uk Local/office in Gran Alacant URB. ALTOMAR II Ref: GA0167 Detached Villa in Gran Alacant MONTE Y MAR BAJO 2 Bedrooms Ref: GA0233
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Like Mac (adopted recently) Gilly has been living in the streets when adoptive fam. died, people treat her just as bad & is hard to leave food as neighbours call police,etc. Her Mom. and Sis. died in the street !! Lets give her a chance.
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Donations are really needed, but you can also help with only saving coppers: It all goes to feed colonies, MANY ARE STARVING AND WE DON´T HAVE ENOUGH FUNDS, also it pays for veterinary bills, medication, sterilizations and lots more. WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CAN´T CONTINUE. Ring us, mail us or leave us a message, we´ll ring back (any Spanish numbers only). Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (except Generic Markets brand food. Aldi is OK). Contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)
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A special lady called June Menditta presented Jean Reiterbund of M.A.B.S. Cancer support group a donation of 570 euros. June gave up her daily tipple for a month to support M.A.B.S. After the presention she was last seen surounded by glasses, all by then emptied. On behalf of M.A.B.S. we thank you June for your wonderful support and wondered if you would consider sky diving the next time. You certainly are a lovley Lady. xx
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A dwarf goes to a very good but very busy doctor and asks "I know you are busy but do you treat dwarves?" The doctor replies "Yes, but you will have to be a little patient".
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Two women called at my door and asked what bread I ate. When I said white, they gave me a lecture on the benefits of brown bread for 30 minutes. I think they were those Hovis Witnesses.
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Seven wheelchair athletes have been banned from the Paralympics after they tested positive for WD40.
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A mummy covered in chocolate and nuts has been discovered in Egypt .. Archaeologists believe it may be Pharaoh Rocher.......
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2 BIKES FOR SALE 2 mountain bikes. One ladies 15 gears. One gents 18 gears. Both in good condition, little used. €40 each or €75 for the pair. phone Andy 629 030 037
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La Marina
The DENTAL PRACTICE, CUTS R US, CHARITY SHOP, &  EURONICS advert in GA section
are on the La Marina Urbanisation.
For more La Marina news visit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lamarinagossip
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Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128
NEW CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN LA MARINA URB. Situated in Avenida Londres next door to Cuts R Us barbers the new shop is bristling with bargains for everyone. New stock of men’s and women’s clothing, bedding, bric a brac and much more arrives several times a week so you are sure to find what you are looking for amongst the professionally displayed items.
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Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site. To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info From last month’s edition Benji and Gorda have found homes.
Chico is a stunning Mastin cross and was found on the streets extremely emaciated. Blood tests for Mediterranean canine diseases were negative although he is very thin with acute anemia. As soon as he arrived in his foster home he crashed out on the sofa and is relishing the TLC from his foster mum. This gentle giant is good with other dogs and needs a permanent home. Call: 645 469 253 We have 5 beautiful kittens looking for new homes, there are 2 tabby and ginger, 1 tabby, 1 black and white and 1 ginger and white. They are still with their mum in a foster home and are ready to be reserved. Call: 645 469 253
Dino is around 18 months old and was had been living on the streets for 2 weeks until he was finally caught. He is still a little shy but is getting more confident each day and is great with other dogs. Call: 645 469 253
Lexy is around 1 year old and was abandoned in our vets by her owner, we placed her in a foster home with 3 other small dogs and she is great with them and loves nothing more than to be cuddled. She is sterlised and ready for a new home. Call: 645 469 253
Jake was found wondering in the woods around La Marina. He is a very handsome Male Lab Mix, neutered and house trained. Friendly obedient Dog a real joy to have around. For more information contact 865776348 or 600845240 or visit the web site www.k9club.es
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CCW electrical services
Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy MASS at the Gran Alacant Church will be held every Sunday at 12.30 pm.
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You have read the story in our news section, but it does not explain the horrendous rainy and windy conditions, these four, had to endure, all with the aim of raising money for Charity. We followed the ride on facebook and felt so sorry for them choosing the wettest spell of the year. Even more commendable in what they all achieved.....well done.
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Liliana Aldeguer Cerdán 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747
A NEW EMERGING DISEASE: DOG INFLUENZA No, we haven´t “discovered” kennel cough in 2015. This is a completely different disease, despite both are respiratory tract infections, so their symptoms are very similar. As every horse owner should know, equine flu is a very well known infectious disease for nearly 50 years, caused by a virus called H3N8, which affects horses and donkeys and produces coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, and, in some cases, pneumonia. Well, it looks like some Vets found out in Florida in 2003 that some racing Greyhounds suffered the equine virus, so, same as happened in 1978, when feline Parvovirus jumped from cat to dog (once again in America), a virus has mutated in order to affect a new species. This disease, same as human and equine flu, is an extremely contagious one, which spreads very quickly through the air (no direct contact between dogs is necessary), and when the virus arrives, nearly 100% of the animals are going to catch it, 80% are going to suffer respiratory symptoms, and a small number of them (normally old and previously ill animals), may eventually develop a dangerous pneumonia. Normal symptoms may be easily confused with kennel cough, and include coughing, high temperature, nasal and ocular sticky discharge. Despite they suspect the disease can be suffered by cats as well, there is no evidence at all of transmission to human beings. As far as we know, this disease hasn’t arrived to Europe yet, but it’s becoming a problem in America, where nowadays Chicago area is suffering an important outbreak with a high number of infected dogs (despite mortality is very low). There is a vaccine available in America which has been developed from the equine one, and has proved to be effective for controlling the disease. So far, is not available in Spain, but sooner or later, because of the high number of pets which travel abroad, the disease (and the vaccine), will arrive to Spain. There is a blood test available in America for detecting the virus, but fortunately is not 100% necessary for a successful treatment to make a good diagnosis, because canine flu and kennel cough share the same treatment: antibiotics to prevent opportunist infections, anti-inflammatories for controlling the fever, and other medicines for controlling the mucus and the coughing. Except in a minimum number of cases, the dog will get rid of the infection by itself, just using its immunity. Despite this is not a life-threatening disease, we think it’s something to be taken into account if you are taking a dog to America, because of the high risk of importing the virus to Europe. Sergio Reina Esteban col 747
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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?
I remember once being told by an Eminent Professional Ornithologist in an online bird forum a few years ago, that I couldn’t possibly have seen a Woodpigeon on my offshore drilling rig in the North Sea – because Woodpigeons don’t migrate across the North Sea. Yes I have, I told him, and what’s more I’ve got the photographs to prove it – in fact I had several photos of offshore Woodpigeons taken over the course of several years. The E.P.O. harrumphed a bit, but finally conceded the point!
by Mark Etheridge
Which only goes to prove that the experts don’t always get it right. I have a copy of the Collins Bird Guide for Britain and Europe – and if you are at all serious about identifying birds here in Spain you really ought to have this book – and it is open at the page describing this month’s bird, the Black Wheatear (Collalba Negra in Spanish). It tells me that the bird lives in rough dry rocky areas with few trees, and usually “avoids the proximity of man”. It goes on to say that this bird is shy and flushes early, so you can’t get close to it.
The bird in my photograph is sitting on my next-door neighbour’s roof, and was quite happy to pose for me for several minutes, I see him almost every day when I am in Gran Alacant, and to my certain knowledge has been in the same place on my urbanisation for several years, presumably raising a series of families during that time. He certainly isn’t bothered by people walking round the area, and spends a lot of time hunting for insects in and around our communal pool.
The Black Wheatear is an uncommon bird in our area, I have seen one or two reports of them being seen on the rocky slopes in the Clot just below the high-rise flats in Arenales, which is their usual habitat, and also they are regular on the cliffs along the Santa Pola coast road. They are resident all year round, and restricted mostly to the Iberian peninsula in Europe, so many visiting birders will be keen to see one. and have to range far and wide to catch a glimpse of one, so the question is – is my local Black Wheatear a one-off, or an indication that the birds are adapting to changes in the environment?
It just goes to show that you can’t make generalisations about where you are likely to see a particular bird because as soon as you do, some clever clogs will come along and prove you are wrong. Birds also have the annoying habit of flying around and landing in the “wrong” place – which makes birding all the more fun!
You can see more photos of birds in our area by visiting my site at:
HYPERLINK "http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/" http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/
See you next month.
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SUDOKU
Difficulty rating: easy
To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.
While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku. For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk Difficulty rating: medium
DOODLE AREA
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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of
PLAZA MAYOR
VET GA EXOTICS AZAFRAN HOLE IN THE WALL PATAGONIA STEAK HOUSE DARBYs THE BELFRY
SCHOOL
ALLOTMENTS
CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *PHOENIX *OLIMPO *BAR 1 *OCEAN *AQUARIUS *SANDHILLS
SEZADU
SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH
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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
EASYCARE HORSE CENTRE CHARITY SHOP
GA BOWLS CLUB
TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics
EURONICS
ELECTRICAL
HOMEFINDERS
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BRICO HOUSE GLAROS
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TAXI RANK
Proposed new road
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PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE, and a SECOND SCHOOL
BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing
CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY
SUDOKU SOLUTIONS
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