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FRONT PAGE By Charlotte Taylor

ritish expat Laura Jane Boon who lives in Benidorm with her Son received the devastating news on 28th January 2020 that she had been diagnosed with Stage 3c1 cervical cancer. 26-Year-old Laura’s friend Sammy has set up a go fund me page for support in the assistance with enabling Laura to return to the UK to her son, family and friends and for her to access a UK oncologist that she has been referred to. Sammy - Jo began the reach for support via the go funding page discussing how Laura ‘was planning to return home for her treatment to ensure that she was able to have someone to look after her son but then Lockdown happened so she was unable to have her treatment at home. After extensive and intrusive Continued on page 8

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Tourism sector should “rebound" Local News By Elise Jones

ourism sector should “rebound next year” amid vaccine hopes according to minister Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said that she expects the tourism sector to rebound next year, especially if a vaccine for the coronavirus can be found. In a press interview at the weekend, the minister said that growth was already starting to begin, however the recovery of the tourism sector is still not uniform across the country, with some regions suffering more than others. The wide-ranging interview also discussed the planned closure of Nissan’s manufacturing plants in Barcelona, and the Government’s

plans to reduce the im- Seat would develop their presence in the region afpact of the closures. ter parent company VW anDuring her interview she nounced a €5bn investment said there were hopes that in the Spanish car brand.

Parliament to propose investigation into former PP leadership

This week court documents were released that linked former prime minister Mariano Rajoy with allegations of spying on overnment coali- the former PP treasurer tion partners PSOE Luis Bárcenas. and Podemos have submitted a request to Now there are calls for the Congress of Deputies a parliamentary investito form an investigative gation to take place to commission which will determine if there was look into the circum- an abuse of powers from stances surrounding the senior members of the PP involvement of senior when they were in governmembers of PP in an al- ment, as well as breaking leged espionage case democratic laws by using against their former party state services to carry out treasurer. the alleged spying.

Local News By Elise Jones

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4 COSTA BLANCA Prevention measures extended across Valencian region

MARINA BAIXA

BENIDORM -

A paedophile was extradited from Spain to face justice after he fled the UK to start a new life in Benidorm.. Mark Bowen, 25, went on the run after police arrested him for having a disturbing video on his phone - PAGE 7 -

Local News By Elise Jones

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Smoking has been banned on Albir beach. The Council is rightly proud of Albir’s El Raco beach, as it is one of six town playas in Spain that have being awarded 34 blue flags. -

he president of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, announced the extension by another 21 days of the preventive measures that were introduced on August 17 across the region.

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Michaela and Harry arrived in Spain 3 years ago and wanted to take on a new challenge alongside their successful cleaning business Blue Bear Cleaners - PAGE 16

The restrictions mainly affect the limitation of hours and capacity of businesses, as well as aspects related to family and social gatherings, and access to residences for the elderly. The announcement is expected to be published in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat Valenciana on Monday and which will come into effect next Tuesday, after holding a meeting by videoconference with the Minister of Public Health, Ana Barceló. “We must accelerate the control of the pandemic; For this reason, we must be constant in the restrictive and preventive measures put in place to insist on this line, ”said the president of the Generalitat. The measures that are extended initially approved on August 17 refer to nightlife, hotels and restaurants, mass events, residences, smoking and screening. With regard to nightlife, in the Valencian Community, the suspension of the activity of discos, dance halls, karaoke and cocktail bars with and without live musical performances will be maintained.

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A 29-year-old woman has been killed after being struck by a bus in Benidorm. The woman, who is understood to have been riding an electric scooter. - PAGE 5

MARINA ALTA Likewise, in the hotel and restaurant establishments, terraces and beach bars or restaurants must have 1.5 meters between tables or groups of tables maintained. This distance must be measured between the people closest to the different tables or groups, which must have a maximum occupancy of 10 people. Also, the hotel and restaurant establishments must continue to close no later than 01.00 hours. Furthermore, the establishment's products or beverages cannot be consumed outside the limited area of the premises. The new resolution now includes that establishments considered as gambling casinos, bingo halls, game rooms, arcades and specif-

ic betting establishments must also close no later than 01.00 hours, with no new customers from 00:00 hours. These measures apply every day of the week, including holidays. In addition, the recommendation to limit family or social gatherings, in private spaces, to a maximum of 10 people is maintained. The prohibition of smoking on public roads or in outdoor spaces is to be maintained when a minimum distance of at least 2 meters cannot be respected. This limitation applies to an inhalation device for tobacco, pipes or similar, including electronic cigarettes or vaping

ERTE scheme could be extended to 2021 Local News By Elise Jones

he Spanish Government has said that it is proposing an extension

to the ERTE scheme until next year. In a television interview yesterday, Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz said that the furlough scheme is likely to be extended until next year, instead of the current date

of 31st December. She went on to say that the scheme may operate in a different way depending on different sectors, with tourism being one area which could benefit from the extension.

CALPE -

Complaints by people slipping over on Calpe’s pedestrian crossings have forced the council to replace old paint markings. - PAGE 20

DENIA -

The government has announced that the first military personnel have begun work in the region tracking COVID infections across the Valencia region. trackers begin to work in the Region. The personnel with be based at Betera military base. PAGE

JAVEA-

Last January, Javea’s promenade was destroyed by storms. Renovations were due to begin in Spring but due to the Coronavirus, and the state of alarm, repair plans were delayed.- PAGE

CALPE -

Proposals from Calpe City Council will be brought to the next council meeting for financial assistance for those businesses within the nightlife sector, after further preventative measures were introduced on August 18th, 2020 and they were forced to close.. - PAGE 31

JAVEA -

On Monday 14th September, the Javea town hall have issued an order to allow the use of certain fishing equipment along the coast, that has previously been banned. . - PAGE 22

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NATIONAL -

British police looking for a woman who has gone missing with her son have said the woman left the UK for Spain. Avon and Somerset Police have said that 29-year-old Zivile Jokubonyte and her two-year-old son Saliamonas caught a flight from Bristol Airport to Valencia on 31 August. - PAGE

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Well done to Benidorm's Leo Club Local News By Scott Taylot

he Leo club Aurum Benidorm had a food bank collection on the 25th August for Caritas to help the people in their community who are currently struggling to buy food for themselves and their family. The Leo's are between 18 and 30 years of age and are part of the Lions club international. Leo's and Lions build friendships and are volunteers who help the most needed in their community. Well, done to these young

volunteers for their time and effort to help people within the community. If you would like to be part of the Lions Club volunteer please get in touch on 618.426.031.

Woman on electric scooter killed by bus in Benidorm

Local News By Scott Taylor

have been riding an electric scooter, was struck by the vehicle on Avenida Villajoyosa .

29-year-old woman has been Emergency services were alerted to killed after being struck by a the accident, however the woman bus in Benidorm. was declared dead at the scene.

The woman, who is understood to

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NEWS

Gemelos 28 to expensive to demolish

Local News By Elise Jones

he City Council of Benidorm will go to "all instances that proceed" to achieve the recognition of "public utility" and "municipal interest" for the non-demolition of Gemelos 28 Towers. the Board of Spokespersons has agreed to bring a motion to that effect to the next plenary session. The proposal will be based on a report by the municipal secretary, which shows, among other aspects, the high cost of demolition around 130 million euros, and the fact that once the building has been demolished it can be re-lifted just seven metres further from the coastline. "The price to be borne does not justify the public usefulness of the execution of the judgment, rather the contrary," the report states, which calls the cost "absolutely excessive and disproportionate to the objective to be achieved." In that sense, it adds that this expenditure "will become useless" in that "the

plot can be rebuilt and the only thing achieved is to delay a few meters the facade built of the coast in that part of the urban land". As if that were not enough, the clerk collects that "not a single square meter of soil will become public" since servitude does not imply a change in ownership. The report also highlights the negative image that people would take of this "embarrassing" takedown due to the cost, conditions and effects of demolition for the Sustainable Development Goals, climate change and CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. There are more arguments as it is emphasized that it would be "very difficult for society at large to understand" to spend more than 100 million demolishing a building "which can be built a few meters further back", as well as insisting on the "risks of landfills into the sea". The Supreme Court's 2012 ruling ordered the demolition of the properties. However, in view of the difficulty of its implementation, the parties decided to go to the Court of Arbitration and Mediation of Valencia at the end of 2019. We will keep you informed of developments.

Benidorm resident abandoned child in bar while traveling through Spain passers-by where he could find the local Policia Nacional and told officers what had happened. He was taken to n a truly awful case, a 39- a juvenile centre in Navarre year old woman, described whilst the search for his mothby police as â&#x20AC;&#x153;foreignâ&#x20AC;? with er began. an address in Benidorm, has been charged with child She was found at an address in abandonment. Bilbao and charged with child abandonment. In a statement, She, her partner and her the Policia Nacional said that 13-year-old son, were on their the incident happened in Auway to France when they gust and the woman, who had stopped on their way in a bar an address in Benidorm, is an in Pamplona. The mother and illegal immigrant and now her partner left, abandoning faces deportation. her poor son in the bar. The status of the 13-year-old boy is still unknown. The confused teenager asked

Local News By Elise Jones

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Paedophile arrested in Benidorm sentenced Local News By Scott Taylor

paedophile was extradited from Spain to face justice after he fled the UK to start a new life in Benidorm. Mark Bowen, 25, went on the run after police arrested him for having a disturbing video on his phone of a 12-yearold boy being raped. Eugene Egan, prosecuting, told Newport Crown Court how officers searched the defendant’s home in October 2017 and he was released under investigation. He said: “Three months after the phone was seized, he moved to Spain in January 2018.”

Mr Egan said the police were informed that Bowen also had debt problems and had no intention of returning to Britain. A European Arrest Warrant was issued and the defendant was arrested in Benidorm on April 8. Bowen spent three months in a Spanish jail before he was flown back to the UK last month. Mr Bowen pleased guilty to the possession of an indecent category A video of a child and also

admitted the possession of an indecent category C imaged of a child. Julia Cox, mitigating, said that Bowen was a man of previous good character with no convictions recorded against him. Judge Richard Williams sentenced him to a 24-month community order and he must complete 29 sessions of the Horizon sex offender programme. Bowen must register as a sex offender for five years and was ordered to pay a surcharge.

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L'ALFÀS DEL PI & L'ALBIR Local News By Scott Taylor

long beach of El Albir and various smaller coves such as those of La Mina, El Médico and el Amerador. These are overlooked by the Torre Bombarda (a watchtower which was built to spot Berber pirate raiders in the Middle Ages) and a recently restored 17th century lighthouse which is now home to the Sierra Helada visitors centre. The path up to the lighthouse provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the landscape of the Sierra, and of course to enjoy panoramic views out over Alfaz and beyond towards Altea.

ALFAS

ALBIR

he municipality of Alfaz del Pi (or, in Valenciano, L'Alfàs del Pi) is one which in some ways is overshadowed by its neighbours of Benidorm and Altea but which nonetheless has its own unique identity. The historic origins of Alfaz del Pi are nicely illustrated demonstrated by its name: “Alfaz” derives from the Arabic “al-Alfaz del Pi (L’Alfas del Pi)faḥṣ”, which means crop field, and demonstrates that the town we know today was founded during the long years of Moorish rule which ended in 1258. However, until the 18th century it was known as “Alfaz de Polop”, and the distinctive “Pi” was not grafted into the name until 1786 in commemoration of the planting of the large pine abroad, although this time tree which can still be seen in it can be Alfaz del Pi (L’Alfas the Plaza Mayor. del Pi)said that they are invaders of a rather different But the Moors were by no kind. Of the population of means the first people to set21,700 only 44% are Spanish, tle in this part of the coastline with the rest consisting priof the Marina Baja area of Almarily of northern Europeicante. Two kilometres away ans who have purchased refrom the town centre, on the tirement or holiday homes in coast, is El Albir, which nowthis part of the Costa Blanca. adays is much like any other Over 3,000 of these residents coastal development except are British, but for once they for the presence of the reare easily outnumbered by a mains of a large 5th-century different expat community: Roman villa, including a burAlfaz del Pi, remarkably, is ial ground. Many of the items home to the second largest found here are now on disNorwegian expatriate popuplay in the Roman museum lation in the world, smaller of El Albir. only than that of London. Nowadays too the town of The official Norwegian popAlfaz del Pi is occupied by ulation is around 5,000, but hordes of invaders from

In among the numerous residential developments in the countryside of Alfaz it is also still possible to find some of the mills which were built along irrigation channels for the local vineyards and citrus orchards in the 16th century.

some estimate that if the “floating population” is taken into account the real figure is nearer double that. As a result, the town is well supplied with Norwegian shops and other manifestations of Scandinavian culture – there is even a Norwegian school here - and is twinned with Oslo. Not that Alfaz del Pi (L’Alfas del Pi) only Scandinavians will feel at home here: the golf driving range at El Albir doubles up as the local cricket club, and in all over 100 nationalities are represented on the local electoral roll! Located just to the north of the Sierra Helada, which separates Alfaz from Benidorm, the municipality features the

These were provided by the generosity of Baroness Beatriz Fajardo de Mendoza, and were part of a system which also benefitted Polop, La Nucia and Benidorm, but although some of them are still in working order the main pillar of the local economy has been tourism ever since the town began to expand in the 1960s. As a result of this expansion Norwegian salmon is now found on the shelves of shops in Alfaz alongside the local seafood specialities, while dark Scandinavian breads proliferate along with the typical delicacies of the Costa Blanca: an unusual combination, and which clearly proves attractive to large numbers of north Europeans!

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Smoking banned on Albir beach Local News By Elise Jones

moking has been banned on Albir beach. The Council is rightly proud of Albir’s El Raco beach, as it is one of six town playas in Spain that have being awarded 34 blue flags. Alfaz del Pi council has declared the popular beach a smoke-free zone in line with an initiative decreed by the Valencian government. It follows stricter central government restrictions which prohibit smoking in public if a social distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. Local councillor for health, Maria Cortes, said the decision had been made following warning about smoking and coronavirus contagion. She said the council is “receptive to warnings from experts, epidemiologists and pneumologists that tobacco consumption increases the possibility of transmitting coronavirus.” “Administrations have been asked to delimit some public spaces, such as beaches, where they consider people should not smoke as both smokers and non-smokers are put at risk of contracting Covid 19,” added Cortes. She went on to say the move strengthens the town’s position as a responsible and healthy tourist destination. A technical team is currently preparing regulations, but the original campaign will be one of awareness before any fines are handed out, making it clear that it is not just tobacco that is prohibited but also the use of inhalation devices (apart from those used for breathing problems such as asthma), water pipes, bonga and electronic and vapour cigarettes. As well as being a health measure, the move is also aimed at “taking care of the valuable environment of Alfaz, a municipiality committed to the conservation and dissemination of its natural heritage”, says Councillor of the Environment and Beaches, Luis Morant. Snr Morant adds “From now on, we will have to have a new identifying flag at Playa de Raco to confirm it is a smoke-free beach, which ac-

credits not only the qualities of its waters and services, but the environmental commitment of both the council and the users.”

10 MARINA BAIXA - ALFÀS DEL PI & ALBIR Local business raises over €1800 for cancer charity Local News By Elise Jones

ary and Nicky Jarman, who are the proprietors of the Drunken Duck Bar in Alfaz del Pi, hosted and organised a charity event to raise funds for the Alfaz branch of AECC, the Spanish National cancer charity. The youngsters had their own “lucky dip” with toys donated by the local Chinese shop. There was also bingo, a shove-halfpenny board, a quiz and a dog show where every dog entered was declared a winner. Unfortunately, the egg and spoon race wigs for young women with had to be cancelled because cancer. What a star! of a rain shower. This was followed by a raffle Nicky McDonnell had her and auction, with a fantastic waist-long hair, grown over array of donated prizes. These Mendoza wine, seven long years, cut off for included donations. The hair cut off meals from the Moli Group has been given to a wigmak- and other restaurants, plus a er specialising in making blood pressure monitor from

Farmacia Central Alfaz.

500 euros.

tional and local authorities.

The auction featured a very special custom-made chair featuring Freddy Mercury from Icon Show Chairs, a worldclass telescope, a chainsaw and circular saw, a boat trip for six people and a Pandora necklace. These items raised over

Gary and Nicky are to be congratulated on the huge amount of time and effort they put in not only to make the event so successful but to ensure that care was taken to satisfy the health and safety requirements requested by na-

With local Bar El Niu giving 70 euros, the total raised was 2,000 euros, which has been presented to Pamela Dawson Tasker, president of the local branch of AECC in Alfaz.

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Visiting Finestrat Village & La Cala Local News By News Desk

EAT & DRINK LA CALA & FINESTRAT

he village of Finestrat and the beachside resort of Cala Finestrat are both located in the Marina Baixa region on the Costa Blanca, close to neighbouring Benidorm and around 40 kilometres from the city of Alicante and its International Airport. The village nestles on the mountainside of Puig Campana affording wonderful views to the mountains and out to the coast and Mediterranean. The charming village has a typical Moorish feel, with colourfully painted houses and narrow cobbled streets. Cala Finestrat on the other hand has increasingly become more and more popular and its development has made it almost an extension to Benidorm itself. Finestrat Village The village of Finestrat has retained much of its old school charm, with its Moorish feel and ancient monuments, including the 13th century Castell (Castle) de Finestrat, the 18th century Church of Saint Bartholomew, La Torre (the watch tower) and the Hermitage Crist de Remei. There is a scattering of bars and restaurants servicing typical Mediterranean and British cuisine and a few shops and amenities. Check out some of our advertisers while you are visiting this amazing village. La Cala Finestrat Cala Finestrat is a beach resort located just three kilometres away from busy Benidorm. The resort offers adequate amenities and facilities, a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops that you can find here in this section. Cala Finestrat is suitable for families and couples looking for a relaxed beach resort, yet close to lots of activities and amenities should you desire. During the summer months an arts and crafts market is held on the promenade dur-

ing the afternoon. Beaches The beach of La Cala is fairly quiet, as most wanting a more upbeat atmosphere head to the beaches surrounding Benidorm. The beach is a clean sweep of golden sand, ideal for children and safe for bathing. There are some delightful restaurants set along the promenade. Places to visit

Neighbouring Benidorm offers a vibrant and pulsating nightlife and excellent shopping facilities and the wonderful, cultural city of Alicante is just 40 kilometres away.

a round or two of golf during your holiday, you will be content at Finestrat, with the Real Faula golf club close by, which offers two excellent courses.

The Terra Mitica and Terra Natura theme parks, Aqualandia water park and Mundomar marine and exotic animal park are close by and all offer a fun day out for the whole family.

Both Finestrat and Cala Finestrat are relaxed destinations compared to some of their neighbouring resorts. Both offer a selection of local bars and restaurants, where you can enjoy good cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere.

If you are looking to enjoy

Eating out and nightlife

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14 MARINA BAIXA - EAT OUT

Eating Out By Scott Taylor

here’s nothing we like to do more than finding a spot on a terrace to share a drink and something to eat in good company. If it’s something we enjoy in our own town, on holiday in a new town it feels twice as good. If you are reading this article it’s because you have already booked your holiday in Benidorm or are thinking of doing so, maybe looking for terraces, bars or restaurants that meet your expectations. Well you’ve found the best place for it, , the town of skyscrapers has a great selection prepared to satisfy all tastes and meet your needs in each area. Do you need recommendations for bars in Benidorm? Do you want to know about some of the best terraces in Be-

nidorm? Are you looking for restaurants in Benidorm? Keep reading! Eating on the Levante Beach Benidorm The Levante beach seafront is one of the busiest areas when the sun is up high and also when it goes down. On an evening, the discos that are on the seafront, open their terraces and you can enjoy a refreshing drink whilst overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Eat around the Castle area of Benidorm One of the most attractive corners of Benidorm is the area of ‘ El Castillo’, also called the Mediterranean Balcony. The essence of Mediterranean coastal town can be felt more here than from any other point in the town. Sitting on a terrace in this place is one of the most pleasant expe-

riences, where you can listen to the sea and feel the cool sea breeze whilst contemplating the Benidorm skyline, both Levante and Poniente. Where to eat in La Cala of Benidorm and La Cala of Finestrat The Cala of Benidorm is one of the quietest areas of the town. For this reason a lot of the Benidorm locals go there to enjoy long days at the beach. As well as the beach many people visit to enjoy the good restaurants that the area has to offer Eating out in the Old Town In Benidorm Old Town, the more you walk the more options you are going to find. . El Paseo de la Carretera, la calle Alameda y Martínez Alejos and the streets that lead from them are where you can find most atmosphere.

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FOOD REVIEW

We enjoyed the selection of fresh poppadoms and sauces as our meals were being prepared. Our starters were served, my starter was of a great portion size, freshly cooked vegetable pakora that were cooked well, lightly spiced and tasted delicious. My Husband’s chicken tikka was also of a great portion size -a plate with succulent pieces of spiced chicken breast. We both cleared our plates and thoroughly enjoyed our starters.

LUNCH SPECIAL MENU

Next to be served were our main meal, as our plates were served the dishes looked fantastic. My Husbands main dish of lamb

BENIDORM NEPALI TANDOORI This month my Husband and I enjoyed the new lunch menu available at Nepali Tandoori House located along the Calle Lepanto in the Rincon de Loix area of Benidorm. The popular eatery offers authentic Nepalese and Indian dishes, with fantastic food and dining reviews.

The restaurant has recently extended its service and now open from Tuesday to Sunday lunch times from 12.30 to 15.30 with a delicious afternoon set menu.

My Husband and I arrived just after opening and were greeted with a warm welcome from Jolmi and the team. We decided on sitting inside in the cool air-conditioned dining area as the weather here has been glorious over the last week. Our drinks order was taken as we looked over the new three

course afternoon menu. I decided on ordering the vegetable pakora starter whilst by Husband opted

etables in a mild curry sauce as I had ordered, and the rice alike to my husbands was light and fluffy and served piping hot. We both devoured our meals and shared the freshly cooked naan bread laden with garlic. The portion sizes here are great and ensure that you won’t leave the eatery hungry! We were both fully satisfied with the meals and I had no room left for dessert, I decided on having a cappuccino whilst my Husband had a serving of vanilla ice cream. We both thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon lunch menu at the Nepali Tandoori House, an establishment in the heart of the Rincon de Loix that ensures you receive fantastic service and incredible authentic food. The Nepali Tandoori house offer a fantastic array of food and drink, that is adapted to suit your taste. Call by and

for the chicken tikka starter. We were undecided on our

main courses and eventually decided on the lamb curry, with boiled rice and the vegetable curry with boiled rice. We also added an extra gar-

curry was a me dium spiced sauce just as he had ordered, a sauce of a great consistency, loaded with tender pieces of lamb. This was accompanied with a light and fluffy boiled rice. My vegetable curry was packed with a variety of veg-

dine here at Calle Lepanto 21, for afternoon lunch or for your evening meal - you won’t be disappointed!

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Finger Lickin Gone Local News By Scott Taylor

lobal fast food giant KFC says it is halting its "Finger Lickin' Good" slogan given the current hygiene advice because of the coronavirus pandemic. "We find ourselves in a unique situation - having an iconic slogan that doesn't quite fit in the current environment," the company said. It has altered its packaging with the phrase obscured but KFC said the phrase would return

New La Cala bar Harry's introduces their new steak night Local News By Tracey Waldren

ichaela and Harry arrived in Spain 3 years ago and wanted to take on a new challenge alongside their successful cleaning business Blue Bear Cleaners . They felt a bar would suit their friendly personalities and found the ideal location in beautiful La Cala, just 5 minutes from the beach. They have recently introduced steak nights from 7pm and are planning comedy nights and live music events. Their aim is to welcome people of all nationalities to create a special community within the La Cala community.

They opened on 7th July and offer a wide seletion of beers, wines and cocktails, plus various tapas dishes available all day. They also have regular Sunday soul days, which includes an Argentina bbq.

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Eat Out By Scott Taylor

he dish Paella is said to to be a perfect union between 2 cultures from Spain , the Romans, for the pan and the Arab, that brought rice. There is an old story of how the Moorish kings' servants created rice dishes by mixing the leftovers from royal banquets in large pots to take home. It is said by some that that word paella originates from the Arab word â&#x20AC;&#x153;baqiyahâ&#x20AC;? meaning left-overs.The term Paella actually refers to the pan that it is cooked in. All the way back to the ancient Sanskrit language the term Pa means â&#x20AC;Ś to drink, and the Roman culture from the latin made words like Patera, Patina , Patella which could mean a container to drink, or perform other culinary functions. It would seem a natural dish, since rice is grown in Spain, and all meats, and seafood in some regions are plentiful, that this dish would be a natural. Since there are many workers in the fields, cooking it over an open fire also would be the most practical. Spain is not known for forests and lots of timber, so the small available twigs and branches from pruning that are green gave a quick hot fire instead of a slow burning one from logs. So the size of the pan grew instead of the depth, so you could get a hot fire a maximum evaporation. Most experts agree that the dish was developed in the Spanish city of Valencia. The Paella pan is characterized by being round with a flat bottom. The pan can be anywhere from a LP record 12 inches in diameter to several feet. The one thing that doesn't change is the height. It is about first joint in the thumb deep as the Spanish would say, so that the rice has maximum contact with the bottom of the pan. It evolved this way, starting with a rounded bottom, designed to hang over a fire. My guess is that as soon as some sort of grill or flat

top burner was invented that the pans started to become more flat bottomed. I use to think when looking at Paella that it was just the Spanish version of Jambalaya, or the Italian Risotto. While there are similarities they really are quite different.

Chorizo. Snails are common. Seafood can be shrimp, mussels, clams, lobster and crab.

Traditionally Jambalaya is cooked in a round pot over a fire, and Paella is cooked in a flat pan over high heat.

Vegetables onions and garlic are a must, and very often you will see fresh peas or beans as a garnish. Artichoke quarters and red bell peppers are often used.

Why the dimples in the pan ? Good question. The dimples serve several functions. They trap small amounts of liquid and thus promote even cooking, they make the pan rigid, and they prevent warping. They're also a nostalgic reminder of the days when paella pans were hand hammered. Some people claim that the dimples keep the rice from sticking to the pan, but I'm not convinced. For one thing, rice sticking to the bottom of the pan is not something you want to avoid, since it helps foster one of the most succulent and seductive aspects of paella, something called socarrat ( the crusty bottom layer of rice) Cooking Paella over Fire The Paella traditionally is cooked over an open fire. The Mediterranean is known for developing the art of frying,

The Seasonings. Saffron is seen on every Paella recipe that I have looked at. It gives not only a nice background flavor that is earthy, but a nice color.

because of the lack of good slow burning firewood. The available branches were of high acid content that made a very hot fire. The Rice Two types of rice of Spain is small rounded medium size grains that absorb the flavors and stock well, but keep their shape. This is different than the rice for Risotto that

Garlic is a must and often you see Spanish paprika, many chefs recommend the smoked paprika.

breaks up a bit and develops a creamy texture. The most The Style it is Eaten in popular rice is Bomba rice. Paella is served family style The Meats and Vegetables traditionally in Spain on a round table with the pan Depending on the region in in the center. Usually eaten Spain , the meats and veg- right out of the pan and not etables added to the Paella on plates. This way you don't vary. Paella can have several over mix the congealed strucor no meats in it, here are a ture of the rice too much by few of the traditional ones. agitation. Each guest starts Rabbit, or chicken, snails, at the perimeter of the Paella Spanish smoked sausage like and works toward the centre.

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Benidorm Hotel closures Local News By Elise Jones

enidorm tourism chiefs say 65% of its hotels could be shut by the end of September as British tourists are unlikely to visit in their majorities – the resort may take a financial hit until a coronavirus vaccine is found. With British holidaymakers limiting their travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, nearly all hotels in Benidorm could remain closed until the end of the year. Tourism chiefs reveal only 15 much margin when it comes hotels could stay open by the to keeping hotels open. end of September, reports “I’m not saying some won’t The Sun. stay open, but it will only be The resort, which relies on around 10 to 15.” Brits, will shut nearly 65% of the total operating ho- This also comes as the Spantels shut by the end of the ish government suspends its sponsored holiday scheme month. By next month it has been for pensioners, where respredicted by regional hotel ident OAPs could enjoy association Hosbec president cheaper holidays in the counToni Mayor only 10 to 15 of try from October to June. the 140 hotels will remain According to Hosbec, the open. Mr Mayor said: “In autumn resort will take a financial and winter we rely on inter- hit until a coronavirus vacnational tourism and elderly cine is available. This week it holidaymakers who are an was revealed Benidorm has at-risk group and are more lifted lockdown restrictions that forced people, including afraid. “If there’s no family tour- tourists, to reserve a space in ism because the schools are order to use local beaches starting again, there’s not amid the coronavirus pan-

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allowed to fly with a medical crew which will cost £15,000 as a commercial flight will be unable to address her needs.

treatment Laura has suffered some severe side effects due to radio therapy and has been referred to an oncologist in the UK but she has been told that she’s only

Laura is in need of constant blood transfusions and is incredibly weak at this stage, her son is now in the UK with Laura’s family and he so desperately wants to see his

demic. Spain introduced the restrictions in order to avoid crowds on the sand and avoid an increase of infections along the east coast. Travellers had limited use of the beaches, but could make reservations online or in-person for a space on the sand. The Mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez, said the decision to lift beach restrictions was made due to a decrease of visitors in the month of August. He said high season has already come to an end and the country is unlikely to see a further influx of vacationers, with more space free on the beaches.

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20 MARINA ALTA - NEWS Calpe pays €29,000 to A bather drowns in fix slippery pedestrian the cove of Els Testos crossings de Benitatxell even worse when the crossings have been on a slope.

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omplaints by people slipping over on Calpe’s pedestrian crossings have forced the council to replace old paint markings. Residents have struggled to keep their feet on the surface signs, many of which have been repainted several times.

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The problems have been

Contractors have now been brought in to solve the problems at a cost of almost 29,000 euros. Most of Calpe’s crossings use a combination of acrylic paint and a none-slip agent, but a cluster has not used that mixture, hence the problems. The markings are being stripped off on Calle Capitan Perez Jorda, Avenidas Masnou and Valencia, through to Calle Benidorm before the 4 week project ends in the Plaza Colon area of the city.

Military personal arrive on COVID 19 Mission

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49-year swimmer has drowned in the cove of els Testos de Benitatxell last Saturday. The victim from Valencia, life-

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he government has announced that the first military personnel have begun work in the region tracking COVID infections across the Valencia region. trackers begin to work in the Region. The personnel with be based at Betera military base.

The first 30 members of the team will collaborate with the public health authority and will track infections, control close contact of infective persons with other individuals in coordination with the public health. The team have been built with recruits trained in medicine, nursing, phycology or similar

less body was found by the lifeguard and SVS after they were called along with the air maritime rescue helicopter and was taken by boat to Moraira port. Upon arrival to the port the body was transferred to the Guardia Civil were the victim will have a post-mortem.

Denia suspend all school sports leagues Local News By Elise Jones

school boys and girls participate) could compromise the effectiveness of the security measures that are followed enia council had sus- in the centres ", by promotpended school sports ing extracurricular contacts leagues this year due to among the students who are distributed in class in the soCOVID fears. called 'bubble groups' This decision has been agreed by the council, Sports, Health Dénia will not participate in regional competitions until and Education departments, January when the situation According to the Councillor will be reassessed to decide for Sports, Raúl García de la whether or not to resume Reina, "Once the current situ- school sports activities. ation and the strict protocols that are applied in schools to The councillor thanked "the avoid contagions have been understanding and collaboraassessed, we have considered tion of the educational comthat the development of local munity and the sports clubs school leagues (where primary of the city".

THE BRITISH GAZETTE 21 Swimming lessons go ahead at Dénia Sports Centre

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undergone training to ensure they comply with the new measures the facility has put into place.

uring this time we all know that swimming is one of the safest options when choosing a sport. It naturally encourages social distancing and as the pool is chlorinated it acts as a disinfectant, coronavirus can not survive in chlorinated water.

The news measures include social distancing when getting in and out of the pool, the numbers have been reduced to allow for smaller groups, all equipment is disinfected after each use and the session times have been staggered to avoid contact between groups and of course the water is chlorinCentro Deportivo Dénia have ated all of these measures reput all the necessary hygiene duce the risk of you contractand safety and measures to ing coronavirus. ensure you have for peace of mind when booking your If you want more information swimming course. about the swimming courses, call 966 42 66 55. Dénia Sports Lifeguards are present to su- Center is on Camí del Regatxo pervise at all times and have s / n.

September Storm Worries for Javea Residents

Man stabbed in Denia in broad daylight

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man has been seriously injured after receiveing to stab wounds in the back including his lung. Emergency services were called by passers-by with ambulance and police attending. The victim was treated at the scene and taken to Denia hospital The alleged assailant was arrested on the street minutes later.

Caixabank and Bankia agree terms for merger Local News By Elise Jones

ast January, Javea’s promenade was destroyed by storms. Renovations were due to begin in Spring but due to the Coronavirus, and the state of alarm, repair plans were delayed. Repairs will finally begin this week, and are estimated to cost over 165,000 euros.

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However, is this a bad time to begin, with more storms looming? The Javea Town Hall Services Department has started cleaning ditches, rivulets, and streambeds to ensure they do not overflow or become obstructed during the heavy storms that typically occur in September. Let’s hope it’s good news for residents and visitors alike, with no damage and a kinder winter this year.

pain’s high street banks – Caixabank and Bankia – are expected to approve a merger, becoming the country’s largest domestic bank. The deal will create a lender with a market value of around 16 billion euros. Negotiating teams from both banks agreed to the merger in principle early on Wednesday and board members are due to

sign off on today on the terms of the merger. In merging the two banks, it would become larger than the current biggest lender Santander, however Santander and BBVA would remain bigger global

22 MARINA ALTA - NEWS

Fishing Ban in Javea is Tourism falls by 75% in July – INE Opposed by Locals Local News By Elise Jones

passed to protect in the first place.

n Monday 14th September, the Javea town hall have issued an order to allow the use of certain fishing equipment along the coast, that has previously been banned.

The opposition also say that equipment such as trammel or ‘Tresmall’ does not produce trawls on the seabed. There is also evidence to say that the equipment is, in fact key to helping the correct placement for mooring buoys.

A study by The University of Alicante and the Oceanogràfic Foundation suggests that it has little, or no impact on the plants and marine life, that the order was

There was some worry that it may affect the bird colonies in the region, but it has now become clear that they have not suffered any damage due to the existence of this tra-

ditional fishing gear, and it’s thought that it’s also indeed fully compatible with the development of the bird colonies, as shown It shows with the increase, for a couple of decades, of the nesting colonies. The municipal document has been presented by the mayor, José Chulvi, to the municipal spokesmen, since the decision to allege this ministerial order was taken unanimously in the plenary session. We will now be patent and await the results in the weeks/months to come.

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ourism numbers fell by nearly three quarters on last years figures in July, according to the latest data from the national statistics agency – the INE. Just 2.5 million internation-

al tourists visited the country in July, a 75% drop from last year which saw almost 10 million visitors. Tourist numbers from the UK are down 82.5% respectively from July last year following on from the introduction of quarantine measures. Catalonia and Madrid have seen the most significant fall in visitor numbers.

Telefonica launch 5G network across Spain

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elefonica has launched it’s new 5G mobile network in the country, saying it will reach 75% of the population before the end of the year. The new new service will see download speeds three

times faster than current 4G networks, however some networks offer speeds over a thousand times faster. President of Telefonica Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete said the ambitious project would improve broadband coverage in rural areas and help develop the national economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

THE BRITISH GAZETTE 23 Javea man crowned champion of Spain

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crowned Champion.

Boronat said ‘“I have been working hard and last year I could not be close due to mistakes made, now I have learned and finally achieved my first national title.

Despite the weather conditions being questioned, the sailor appealed and was

This would not have been possible without the great support of the Club Náutico de Jávea and the excellent conditions of the bay, which allow me to improve in each training session ”.

osé Luis Boronat, an accomplished yachtsman from Club Nautico de Javea, has been proclaimed Champion of Spain of Funboard Slalom, after the tests held this weekend in Roses, in the province of Girona.

Immigrants land on local beach

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The Civil Guard and the Local Police have apprehended 8 of the 10 immigrants when they en immigrants have land- were walking to the neighed in the Moraig cove in El bouring town of Teulada MoPoble Nou de Benitatxell. raira.

The health protocol has been applied with the 8 individuals having a PCR test carried out and tasks given to them when apprehended.

24 MARINA ALTA - NEWS

Amazing Ancient Discoveries in Calpe

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tudent volunteers have just discovered eleven ancient graves at Pobla de Ifach in Calpe. Ifach stretches for more than 70,000 m. squares, occupying the North slope of the Rock. The town has a walled enclosure with more

than 800 m. linear walls, the northern area being the one in the best condition, with more than 250 m. of preserved perimeter and with eleven towers that are joined by a walkway or walkway that allowed to cross the entire walled perimeter. The Pobla de Ifach was creates as part of the Kingdom of Valencia in the late 13th century, when Christian

forces took back the area from the Moors. The latest excavations came as the students focused on an area close to the church on the site of the city’s medieval ruins. The team have now documented a total of 67 tombs, containing the remains of residents of the town dating back to the late 13th century.

Strict measures in-place as neighbourhood councillors resume face to face meetings their questions, doubts or suggestions with Mayor Vicent For those unable to attend Grimalt via Facebook live on the neighbourhood meet- the last Wednesday of every ing the aim is to give them month. eighbourhood Counthe opportunity to raise cil Meetings that were suspended as a result of the state of emergency are set to resumed in October with some new measures being introduced to reduce the risk of contamination for people against COVID-19.

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Police ask for assistance in finding missing mother and son Woman arrested for crimes of fraud for impersonating as a solicitor Local News By Charlotte Taylor

woman from Castellon has been arrested by Guardia Civil officers after receiving information from an individual residing in the Oropesa del Mar area. The accused woman was arrested for crimes of impersonating as a solicitor and deceiving over 300,000 euros from an unsuspecting customer of her services. Avon and Somerset Police have said that 29-year-old Zivile Jokubonyte and her two-year-old son Saliamonas caught a flight from Bristol ritish police looking for a Airport to Valencia on 31 August. woman who has gone missing with her son have said Investigators, who are currently the woman left the UK for Spain. working with police in Spain, said

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they were concerned for the welfare of Ms Jokubonyte, a Lithuanian national living in Bridgwater, Somerset. The have appealed for her, or anyone who is in contact with her, to contact them to confirm that she and her son are safe and well.

PCR testing Marina Alta

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he Marina Alta area currently carries out approximately 250 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests each day. The tests are carried out across hospitals, primary care establishments and residences for older adults by Denia Health Department.

The results of these tests are available usually within a timescale of less than 24 hours, with the majority of the tests being carried out at the laboratory at the hospital. The tests carried out at hospital include patients admitted to hospital with suspected COVID 19, along with patients admitted via for other medical reasons, and for patients who have planned surgery they are required to undertake the PCR test 48 hours before procedures.

The victim of the crime is believed to have required the fraudsters assistance as she could not speak Spanish and was in need of legal assistance to complete official administrative procedures whilst she spent time residing both in Spain and Egypt. During this time the accused is said to have built a trusted working relationship with the victim, who gave details and requirements necessary to extract amounts from their bank account for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; they had provided.

MONTHLY HOROSCOPES

C A

ries

21 March – 20 April

Try to weigh up situations objectively and use your intuition. Try to look at the positive side. You can look forward to a period of great satisfaction. After several attempts and mistakes, you'll ﬁnd the right solution to solving a puzzle, all thanks to your intuition. You'll need to relax to get rid of all accumulated stress.

aurus

21 April –21 May

You'll be tired and mentally exhausted. You should involve your partner more in events which concern you both. You'll realize that the parts of your job which you'd thought were solid and stable are not so. Try not to get disheartened and try to ﬁnd new solutions. You'll be very attentive to your health, well-being and ﬁgure.

emini

22 May –21 June

You'll experience a period of stalemate with your beloved who is taking his or her time, as are you. A break will be helpful for both of you. You'll wrongly judge a

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irgo

co-worker who will be sincere with you. Try to look at the facts more 23 August –23 September effectively and if you can, retract your accusations. The Stars suggest You won't behave fairly towards your you drink a great deal of water and partner and this will lead to an importake proteins and vitamins. tant decision. You'll feel strong and in control but time will show this is not the case. Total confusion will reign 22 June –22 July due to a frenetic atmosphere and impending deadlines. If you want to You'll finally take a decision which finish your duties, don't drag behind. will make you feel serene. We advise You'll have negative thoughts which you to work at this relationship as will put your nerves to the test this is The One. You'll get the opportunity to take a great trip which will lead to new developments in the work environment. Try not to tire 24 September –23 October yourself out too much as you are You'll spend a great deal of time on your hobbies but should devote this time to your partner. You'll get an opportunity to change occupation or improve your current role by taking on new responsibilities. Watch out for traps and hidden dangers. Watch what you eat, maybe it's time to start a diet.

ancer

ibra

corpio

October 23 - Nov. 21

You'll be particularly intuitive and this will help you in day to day life. Be patient and comfort your partner already at the edge of your limit. who is feeling disappointed and let Postpone all complicated matters. down. Your dislike of a co-worker will make you edgy. Avoid off-loading tension on those around you. 23 July –22 August Whatever you do will feel like a great burden. All your tiredness and stress You'll feel confused so listen to the has now come to a head. advice of someone you trust. You'll tend to be the center of attention and open to criticism. The opportunity you've been waiting for has 23 November –21 December arrived. Be ready. A great ( and financially viable) opportunity could Your partner will find your behavior slip through your fingers. You'll feel irrational and will want an explanaweak but this is more mental exhaus- tion. Before you explain, try to clartion than physical tiredness. You are ify things in your own mind. Try to wearing yourself out. consolidate your position, maybe by speaking clearly to a superior who has lately been rather hostile towards you. Avoid climatic changes which could cause cervical pain.

agittarius

apricorn

22 December –20 January

You'll find it hard to get your beloved's trust back but eventually you will succeed and feel safer and more secure. Many positive events. Your intuition will be noticed and you'll get great satisfaction when you realize just how eﬀective your ideas are. You could feel under the weather due to a diet which is low in ﬁber. Try to integrate this in your diet.

quarius

21 January –19 February

Your claim to be right on matters which regard you both will lead to a disagreement and hence further problems. Your pride is dangerous. You'll have a discussion with a co-worker about a deal which didn't go well. Try not to use too harsh a tone towards this person, he or she is not to blame. You're probably asking too much of your body so slow down a little

isces

20 February –20 March

Try to knock the rough edges off your character as you are rather argumentative. You should also try to trust your partner more if you want a happier life. Your courage will help you overcome a difficult challenge. Knowing that you love a good challenge, your superior will suggest increasingly difficult/ ambitious tasks. Weigh up carefully the risks and promises. You are leading a lifestyle which is too sedentary. Try to move around a little otherwise things will get worse.

CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 11’s work could produce British ale, home brewed (2,6) 5 The thing here is, with bad grammar she’s a tragic figure (6) 10 Yellow-belly, as the saying goes, did this? (7) 11 He scored century in international after returning prize (7) 12,25 11’s work gets staff with consulate sacked (5,7) 13 Masculine types fish and drink (4,5) 14 Anyhow, get usual buns for elephants, say (12) 18 One in Europe gets man’s Palm Pilot finally home, good and ready (12) 21 Symbolic logic, most learn, is complicated (9) 23 Runs off to mark 11’s work (5) 24 Back around beginning of November priest died and left absolutely nothing (4,3) 25 See 12 26 Sustained note held by singer ended prematurely (6) 27 A year’s rent is lower (8)

DOWN 1 Those filling role of Doctor Who can’t attend (6) 2 Yielding wicket, overwhelmed by bounce audibly (6) 3 Endlessly had rows about university lectures (9) 4 11’s work gives married man a stroke (5,9) 6 More than one horse kicks (5) 7 Maybe soldiers subordinate to captain will provide something to wear (3,5) 8 Taking half of pill, sleep off unknown disease (8) 9 With regret I visit after amateur game to get last bit of money (14) 15 Medicines with connected oral applications (9) 16 Trade union managed to make trouble at first for 11’s work (8) 17 Bibliophile monopolises pocket book (8) 19 African policeman needs to request a rise – not half! (6) 20 At last Freddie Starr’s represented as philosopher (6) 22 Reversing a long way in sports car is hard work (5)

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Financial Aid for Xabia sanctions for businesses across breaching COVID Calpe nightlife regulations sector proposed Local News By Charlotte Taylor

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roposals from Calpe City Council will be brought to the next council meeting for financial assistance for those businesses within the nightlife sector, after further preventative measures were introduced on August 18th, 2020 and they were forced to close. The proposal outlines a financial aid of 1,000 Euros to 2,000 Euros for business establishment. If the proposal is apownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dependant on the proved the applications can be made number of employees at the online via the council website.

he regional decree that was implemented for the prevention of coronavirus on July 18th 2020 has saw Local and Guardia Civil officers take action across the Xabia area after breaches of regulations. Local police issued sanctions of 12 fines issued to bar and restaurant premises that did not respect the capacity regulations along with closing time protocols. 176 fines were also issued to individuals for non-compliance with wearing of mandatory masks.

ried out with Guardia Civil officers and Local Police concerning two parties that were privately arranged and where large numbers of people were in attendance.

The agents closed one party that saw students travel to the area from Madrid, 134 people were at the party An operation was also car- celebrating the completion of the school year.

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