ISSUE NO. 1622
4 - 10 August 2016
AXARQUÍA - COSTA TROPICAL YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
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Poacher busted A suspected hunter has been taken into custody for allegedly shooting a male ibex, a type of Spanish mountain goat. Although hunting these hardy
hoofers is not strictly prohibited, it can only be done in certain seasons and a licence is required. See page 2
Playground plans Nerja Council intends to dish out a generous €160,000 on improvements to a variety of children’s play areas in the town. Climbing frames, jungle gyms and other children’s favourites will be polished up and regular maintenance is set to follow. See page 5
Puppets aplenty Children and adults alike were tickled pink thanks to La Herradra’s 18th annual puppet show, which drew to a close on July 31, but those with a
yearning to see some more plucky puppets are in luck, as another show is set to take place in Nerja next week. See page 6
Axarquia paralympic Employment up hero going for gold Hiker rescued
Velez-Malaga residents and council members are rejoicing over the news that unemployment has fallen in the town for the ninth consecutive month, bringing the total tally of jobless folk down to See page 9 8,234, the lowest since August 2010.
By Joe Chivers
A disabled sportsman from Velez-Malaga is to be the only representative from Malaga Province in the Paralympics this year. Jesus Romero, from Torre Del Mar, something of a local hero, will be participating in the wheelchair basketball. He will represent both Spain and his sports team, Clinicas Rincon Amivel BSR at Rio de Janeiro from September 8 to 18. “Jesus Romero, our great local wheelchair basketball athlete will be an Olympian again, this time at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games. Con-
gratulations champion. Proud of you,” the Velez-Malaga Sports Facebook page said, upon the news breaking. This will be the second time the 31-year-old Axarquian forward has taken part in the Olympics. In 2012, he represented Spain in London, helping them finish 5th, beating Germany 67-48. He has also won two bronze medals in European competitions, in Germany and Israel. Velez-Malaga takes wheelchair basketball very seriously, with Romero’s team proving themselves one of the best in Spain, winning the 2015 Anda-
lucia Cup. Velez itself hosted the sport’s Copa del Rey in May this year, with Romero representing Malaga Province alongside his teammates from Clinicas Rincon Amivel. “I’m very happy, it’s been quite difficult to be here, because there’s such a high standard. I have to keep working and give everything to pursue the best possible position,” he said. He appears optimistic about Spain’s chances, adding “we can do a good job.” Spain play Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan and Turkey in their first round. Romero is a key representation of sportsmanship and
Spain’s commitment to the disabled. The nation is widely recognised worldwide as continuing to improve disability rights. It’s clear to see Romero has the backing of his club and his country, and nothing is going to keep him down.
A hapless hiker from Madrid fractured his ankle while going for a wander in the Rio Chillar area near Nerja. Emergency Services, police offi-
cers, and firefighters sprung into action to rescue the man and took him to the Nerja Health Clinic for treatment. See page 15