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ism. (Ed’s note: apparently several of the major cycling teams have training camps based in Calpe). Teulada / Moraira hit the jackpot with the name of their municipality and a bike outlined in sun umbrellas. from La Marina Plaza. The whole transmission can be seen on You Tube in HD: https:// youtu.be/KQ7NLnf2bEs AMJASA constitutes new board of Directors Following the elections last May, the Municipal water company AMJASA has been obliged to modify the composition of its management board. It is comprised of nine members representing the various political parties, (7 from PSPV, 1 PP and 1 from Compro- mis - XD and CP do not have representation since legally they are not constituted as a municipal group) and includes three councillors. For the first time there will be a majority of women. The board consists of: José Chulvi, Paco Torres, Doris Courcelles, Javier Bonet, Lourdes Ros, Lynn Cobb, Tere Bou, Rosa Ortuño y Paco Catala. The highly successful chief executive from the past four years (José Luis Henarejos) will not be continuing in this post. the councillor for Water, Paco Torres will take over his functions until a Manager is appointed. The selection process for this post started two years ago, but was delayed by various legal complications. However now it has a green light to go ahead. Xàbia opens first dog park The Ayuntamiento de Xàbia has opened the municipality’s first dog park it is located in the district of Pou Moro next to the Gorgos river. It is a large green area of some 3,700 square metres with bins, bag dispensers for owners to clear up after their dogs and furniture such as benches allowing owners to relax or read whilst their pets run, play and exercise. The area, surrounded by a security fence, has shaded areas with trees and will have new plants and a play area for dogs. The design follows advice given by RAMA and APASA with which the Ayuntamiento maintains direct contact. For full story see: Javeamigos