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The hugely potholed, muddy travesty of Nel Road is a very wet splashity splash.
WHILST the only sound you can hear over the illegal traffic humps in town is from the vehicles, the hugely potholed, muddy travesty of Nel Road is a very wet splashity splash. The fact that we are still in the midst of a serious drought (the 30 mls over the weekend pushed the Lake to just on 29.64%) does
not affect the wet status, as the overflow from the tankers filling up with water at the water works means its pretty moist around there most of the time. This is an Umvoti Municipality road which is in constant use, especially during term time, as pupils are collected from Greytown High School and St
Davids. Because they are local, they know the story. But the number of out of town visitors who make their way to the tea garden along this road do not know that. To them it’s a shocking stretch of road which can do a fair amount of damage if not driven along at just about nought kms an hour.
Greytown currently does not have too many tourist attractions so it is very sad that it has become an obstacle course to get to one of the most popular ones. First on the Greytown Gazette’s current wish list to the municipality – fix up Nel Road fast.
reached the closed front door, one of the robbers threatened to shoot him. He tried to lean against the door to prevent entry but one of the four shot him in his fingers and left arm and he fell to the floor.
The gang then pushed their way into the house, with three of them ransacking the contents whilst the fourth robber pushed the couple around, keeping them on the floor. The couple's two vehicles - NH 416 (a white VW Tiguan) and
ing the innocence of the accused “as they know who the real killers are” and at last week’s hearing, armed police guarded the Magistrate’s court. Three of the five are women - Doris Dladla and Mildred Khoza (both teachers) and Hlengiwe Zuma. The two men are Zamokwakhe Khanyile and Mandla Khumalo. The state alleges that the three women orchestrated the
murders which were carried out by the two men, who were allegedly the hitmen. The first victim, Mzomuhle Zuma, was allegedly drugged and then deliberately run over and the second victim, Sonosakhe Mdlalose, suffered the same fate. An allegedly mentally disturbed Thandeka Gwala was the third attempt – but she survived the attack, as well as a later one when she was in hospital recovering
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Murderformoney bail verdict today THE five accused in the murder-for-money case will hear today from Regional Magistrate CF Masikane whether they will be granted bail or not. Bail hearings, which started on 16 November, have been lengthy and involved. There has been considerable active interest from the public. There were placard wielding youngsters from Matimatolo picketing the court proclaim-
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14 December 2016
Greytown Police CPF extend helping hand to Mpalaza School Winnie Buthelezi with her bounty.
Greenfinger magic THERE is definitely growing magic in her green fingers -Winnie Buthelezi planted turnip seeds last Wednesday, two leaves showed the next day and just a week later the leaves were huge and tasty, as can be seen in the photograph. In June the Greytown Gazette first featured Winnie, who had been given some sweet potato slips. She didn't know what to do with them, but her neighbours in Mbuba said "plant them" and showed her how. The crop was large as were the sweet potatoes - the biggest weighing in at three kilograms. Last week Winnie arrived at the Gazette office with huge bunches of healthy looking green turnip leaves, pumpkin tops, spinach and mustard, which she was selling. Obviously the green-finger gene provides the magic touch as the area in which she lives only gets water on a Friday and she also does not use compost. To contact Winnie phone 076 776 3444.
MEMBERS of the Community Policing Forum at Greytown SAPS took positive and extremely helpful action for Mpalaza Primary School in Ngome (Ward 14). The 24 pupils up to Grade 7 are crammed into the only two classrooms in an old building. Spokesperson for the police/CPF said the team had erected a fence around the school grounds which they had also leveled - so the youngsters now were more secure and had space to play. The classrooms were painted, two concrete tables built in the playground so that the pupils now have somewhere to sit and eat their lunches They can now play safely in the fenced level grounds with a soccer ball, which was also donated. And most special of all were the 24 new school
uniforms plus shoes handed out to the very appreciative youngsters. These actions were all backed by Umvoti AIDS Centre personnel who also donated 8 of the 24 uniforms. CPF secretary Miss P.M Baxter expressed the team's appreciation to all the stakeholders who took part in this very successful and rewarding programme. They included: Mr Mkahitini (Department Community Safety), Mrs Mkhwanaza (Department Education), Lieutenant Colonel Mchunu, Ward 14 Councillor Ndlovu, Miss Sithole and Mr Zondi (Umvoti AIDS Centre), Rishad.com (CPF treasurer), Mr Gcabashe (CPF chairperson) W/O Mnyandu; the school teachers and parents and all the pupils.
Nathi Masango lights the candle of support and rememberance on World Aids day at Pannar. The team of committed helpers with some of the Mpalaza learners proudly holding bags with their brand new school uniforms.
UMVOTI COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE 15 December 2016 @ 18h00
St Peter’s Lutheran Church 275 Voortrekker Street Sing along to traditional Christmas Carols in English, Afrikaans and German Programme incudes a nativity play called “Hands up for Jesus Enjoy tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards. You’re all warmly invited.
It’s still all about JESUS
World Aids Day observed at Pannar PANNAR commemorated World Aids Day in a candle-lighting ceremony on 1 December. Nathi Masango, factory foreman, lit the candle to show support for people living with HIV and in memory of those who have died. The ceremony also commemorated 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Addressing the audience, Joe Martens, integrated operations director), said: "World Aids Day is important as it reminds the public that HIV has not gone away. There is still the need to increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education."
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This is what giving is really all about
Some of the Buhlebomvoti pupils enjoying the Christmas party.
Two amazing ladies, Ms Shezi and Ms Mthembu, who voluntarily give of their time to teach the children with special need.
HAPPINESS is…giving. Just ask the 22 children at Buhlebomvoti special school and their two incredibly dedicated teachers who, for the past five years, have been voluntarily teaching these youngsters with special needs. A group of supportive and generous community members gave the school a Christmas party on 28 November and it was heartwarming for all to see the unrestrained joy and happiness of these youngsters as
they enjoyed opening their presents and all the party goodies. Buhlebomvoti special school was started five years ago to fill a very great need for educating children with special learning needs unable to cope with the mainstream in schools. The amazing Ms Shezi (retired teacher) and Ms Mthembu have been teaching on a voluntary basis and have brought a lot of hope and joy to the children under tough
There was good support from the public and Government Departments for the 16 days of Activism march through Kranskop.
New community policing forum in Kranskop A SUCCESSFUL annual general meeting for the Kranskop CPF was held on 5 December and the following members were elected: Chairman: Mr SJ Mhlongo Deputy chairman: Mr T Gwabaza Secretary: Miss B Goge Treasurer: Miss B Shgolo PRO: Miss T Masikane Additional members: Mr A.Minela, Mr B.Ndlela and Induna Bhengu. The meeting expressed appreciation
to Sudesh Maharaj and Mrs Hlongwane for sponsoring the event. There was agood turnout for the event to commemorate 16 days of Activism held in Kranskop on 9 December with Government Departments and members of the community joining in. The Kranskop Police thanked Build It Kranskop, Ubunyo Funerals, Gama Funerals, Kranskop Taxi Association, Siyabonga and Powertrade for their support.
A big thank you from Dave Caroll DAVE Carroll, who recently retired as G911 head, has expressed his appreciation to the community as follows: “A very big thank you to everybody who so kindly contributed to my 'large' cheque which was presented to me a few
weeks ago. I also appreciated the many sms's and gifts which I received on my retirement. May I wish you all a very blessed Christmas and a happy, prosperous and healthy 2017. God bless you all."
circumstances. Unfortunately the school does not have a permanent home but Umvoti AIDS Centre has kindly given the use of a room as a classroom. As this is the season of giving, an urgent appeal has been launched for shoppers to buy an extra school item or two and place it in the Buhlebomvoti boxes in Greytown’s supermarkets or else drop off at the Greytown Gazette office. The children need pencils, rubbers, rulers, soft cover exercise books jumbo sized crayons, kokis, glue, A4 ream paper etc. and the gift of any of these items would be of a great help.
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Elimination of violence against women and children “THE 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign is a time to galvanise action to end violence against women and girls in uMshwathi,” said the Mayor of uMshwathi, Siphindile Mbhele last week. To highlight this issue, the uMshwathi community organised a march and submitted a memorandum of grievances to Wartburg Police Station Commander, Mr Zondi and Cramond Police Station Commander MS Morman. Campaign strongly emphasised the need to put an end to all kinds of violence that prevails at uMshwathi. The march ended at Thokozani Community Hall in Ward 1 where residents were advised how to prevent women and children being abused. The issue of HIV/Aids was not left out as the Department of Health advised community members on
Station Commander of Wartburg Captain Zondi and Captain MS Norman of Cramond receive the memorandum from the community at the end of the march. preventative measures of HIV/Aids and encouraged the use of condoms. A list of organisations to be contacted by any individual who is the victim of abuse: • SAPS Crime Stop - 08600 10111. • Gender-Based Violence Com-
mand Centre 0800 428428.. • Stop Gender Violence Helpline - 0800 150 150 or *120*7867# from any cell phone. • Childline - report child abuse - 0800 055 555. • Elderly people helpline 0800 003 081. - Sibusiso Mkhithi.
The uMshwathi community march in support of the 16 Days campaign.
Window on Wembley WEMBLEY College had our high school prize giving on 1 December 2016 and we would like to congratulate all of the award winners. This evening served to remind us all that hard work is rewarded. We would like to offer a special word of congratulations to the following scholars: Dux 2016: Jaco Swanepoel Sportsman of the Year 2016: Daniel Richardson Sportswoman of the Year 2016: Hope Porée
Head Boy 2017: Ross Goble Head Girl 2017: Megan Meyer Head of Boarding Establishment 2017: Jedd van Rooyen We would also like to thank the matrics of 2016 for all of their commitment to Wembley College as well as all of their contributions to our school this year. You will be sorely missed. To the matrics of 2017; we know that you will help lead our school to new heights. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Wembley College Head Boy and Head Girl for 2017, Ross Goble and Megan Meyer. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Greytown Primary School choir, under the baton of Mrs Z.L. Myaka, entertained the large audience at the awards evening on 26 November, with a range of songs.
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Matimatolo community in action THE Matimatolo community got together to form the Siyabathanda Abantwana child and family care NGO to give families and the young an improved quality of life. Based in the deep rural area of Matimatolo, it is Ward 2 within the Umvoti Municipality. The organisation runs a crèche and is highly appreciative of the generous support of Letcee, which sponsored the popular Toy Library and Jungle Gym. These facilities provide quality early childhood education and development. The NGO also takes care of physically challenged individuals, shelter for the homeless and HIV/Aids care and information. An important aspect of the work done by this community organisation is the
“Abahambi” volunteer workers, who visit the homes of parents, who are unable to afford the crèche fees, as well as child-headed families, vulnerable children and orphans. The Abahambi voluntarily teach the young children literacy, numeracy, and how to read and write at their home. Being a non-profit organisation the management team is appealing for donations to upgrade the facility and establish a soup kitchen and at least two more classrooms. Management is very grateful for the recent donations received for the graduation day from individuals, businesses, NOGs and others. For more information, contact Mr A. Nxele (chairperson) on 072 749 2939. Some of the Siyabathanda Abantwana child and family care management committee Mr S.B Sibisi, Mr A.T. Nxele, Miss N. Masuku, Mr N. Hadebe and Mr M.M. Shange.
Yuveel Nohar, dux for 2016, and also received the Good Fellowship award.
Runnerup dux, Nina de Vries.
WKS Primary prize giving WARTBURG Kirchdorf School held its primary school prize giving on Tuesday 6 December. The guest of honour, Mrs Rosi Niebuhr,
presented grade and special awards. The school expressed its appreciation to her for her valuable contribution to music in the school over a number of years.
Celebrations at Sangweni
Some of the youngsters who graduated from Grade R at the ceremony on 16 November. Sangweni Combined School staff gathered at Lilani Hotsprings for their end of year celebration/team building on Thursday, December 8. The staff wish all the learners and their families a wonderful festive season and a bright and fabulous 2017.
Kammaland Kapers Congratulations to Kammaland Grade R pupils with the Kammaland head, Lizette van der Walt (back, left) and Grade R teacher, Chantel Sadler (right).
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News from the Hill CONGRATULATIONS to Yashveer Sewraj, who was head prefect at Greytown High School in 2013. He was recently named 2016 National Environmental Health Student of the Year at the Department of Health Alfred Nzo Environmental Health Excellence Awards. These awards are hosted by the national Department of Health in recognition of deserving environmental health practitioners and dedicated environmental health students for their work in promoting and strengthening environmental health in the country.
Sewraj won the national category of environmental health student of the year. Criteria is based on academic performance throughout the year and demonstrating excellence in research, innovation and application of related policy. Sewraj completes an environmental health diploma this year and plans to study further towards a B.Tech. One of his future plans is to serve as an occupational hygienist in Dubai on contract. Our congratulations to him and his parents. An old pupil to be proud of.
New Hanover School’s (back, from left) Chloe Barnard, Charne Scheuer and Amkele Vilakazi with the very excited children at Fortmannspruit school.
New Hanover Prep School news ALTHOUGH the spirit of giving can abound this time of year, the spirit of “me-ism” can quickly sneak in if we are not careful. As much as we want our children at New Hanover Prep to get excited about all of the festivities of the holidays, we also want to teach them to focus their hearts and minds outward on others.
Recently, all the children from Grade RRR to Grade 7 presented carefully selected and decorated Christmas gifts to the delighted children at our neighbouring school. They also designed personalised cards to residents of surrounding care centres in the area thus sharing the joy of the festive season with others.
Christmas is a time for showing children how they can make a difference, even by the smallest act of kindness. It's also a time to help them develop empathy and understanding of those in need and it’s a time for action - for not just thinking about it, but for doing something meaningful that helps others.
Junior jottings Greytown Junior is proud of its top achiever Taibaa Sayed who received numerous awards including the Dux award.
National Environmental Health Student of the Year, Yasheer Sewral (right) and Mr Scholtz, Greytown High headmaster.
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Bold, bright and beautiful IF bold, bright and beautiful is what you are after, then December’s companions are right up your alley. Celosia offers a colour feast of red, orange, yellow, hot pink, rose, mahogany and magenta, which are vivid and remain so for about eight weeks while portulaca, is available in scarlet, pink, orange and yellow. Celosias are exceptionally hardy little plants, very wind- tolerant, so a particularly good choice for gardens exposed to strong winds as well as coastal gardens. These plants require full sun and well draining soil - they are perfect for borders, in beds, to fill gaps in rockeries or even to brighten up sunny patio pots. Celosias prefer to grow slightly drier rather than wetter. Try not to plant them with other annuals or plants that require regular watering, especially using an automated sprinkler system - celosia are also prone to root fungus, which is just one more reason to keep the watering to a minimum. Blooming time normally lasts about eight weeks and can be stretched even longer with deadheading. Plant portulacas in rockeries, hanging baskets, pots, between stepping stones and even as a ground cover. Their eye-catching colours will make any of these areas impossible to miss. There is no need to deadhead portulacas, but giving them a good haircut in late summer when they get leggy will afford you another blooming burst in autumn.
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Hermannsburg happenings AT the end of a busy, successful year, it was fitting that our school honour the achievements of our scholars, and so the primary school and high school awards ceremonies ended off the academic year on 1 and 2 December. Well-known old scholar, and successful businesswoman, Senta Duffield (neé Seele) amused and inspired with her recollections of her alma mater and advice for the scholars. At the high school awards ceremony, certificates were awarded for the Speech and Drama Festival to Nqobile Sithole, Lila de Wet, Jemma Hayward, Noluthando Phiri, Erin Whittle, Nondumiso Dlamini, Millisoa Mavie, Sinqobile Mngoma, Ntandoyenkosi Mpungose, Lihle Nyirenda, Thuraiya Yusouff, Ntokozo Zondi and Luke Hayward (who also received the Byron Bure Trophy for top achiever in speech and drama). For their contribution in environmental matters, Hugh Bouwer, Christel Brüggemann and Luke Hayward received merit certificates, Enoch Mnikati half colours and Paul Tönsing, Jarmin Claassen, Lydia Köhne and Sven Klar full colours. Jarmin Claassen also received the HMB School Trust Prize, and Enoch Mnikati the Jürgen Greve Environmental Studies Scholarship. For the English Olympiad, Rhonda Christiansen, Luke Hayward, Sven Klar, Michelle van
Rooyen and Liezl Volker received merit certificates, while Hugh Bouwer and Elisabeth Tönsing received silver, and Christel Brüggemann a gold certificate. Excellence awards went to Zenande Magubane (first nationally in the isiZulu olympiad in Grade 8 - gold medal), Nondumiso Dlamini (third nationall in Grade 8 - bronze medal), and Hugh Bouwer (German International Olympiad, selected to represent South Africa in Germany). Lydia Köhne was awarded a Merit Certificate for achieving 97% in Grade 3 music theory and mention on UNISA’s honour roll, while Clara Kohrs, Angelika Meyer, Hugh Bouwer, Luke Hayward and Elisabeth Tönsing were awarded full colours for their participation in the KZN Youth Choir. Rhonda Christiansen and Meike Meyer were awarded honours for their participation in the KZN Youth Choir, while Chantal Jonker received honours for participation in the KZN Midlands Youth Choir. Christel Brüggemann received the Tania de Bruyn Eisteddfod Trophy, Enoch Mnikati the Du Toit / KZN Youth Choir Floating Trophy, Elisabeth Tönsing the Tristan Hiestermann Music Potential Trophy, and Ntokozo Zondi the Eckart and Monica Meyer Music Progress Trophy. Half-colours were awarded to: swimming - Kristin Bam, Jarmin Claassen, Lila de Wet, Joel Pope, David Torgius, Lydia Köhne, Angelika Meyer, Erich Ortmann, Dieter
Hermannsburg Little Oaks’ oracle AMONG the numerous traditions at our Little Oaks’ Kindergarten is writing letters to Father Christmas. Even Google has little information
Little Oaks pupils (from left) Silethelwe Mkhize, Alwande Ndlovu, Benjamin Yilmaz and Andrea Townsend post their letters to Father Christmas.
about how the tradition of writing letters to Father Christmas began. A little girl wrote a letter to the real St Nicholas, a bishop who lived in Myra, Asia Minor (now Turkey), during the fourth century: “St. Nicholas, patron of good children, l kneel for you to intercede. Hear my voice through the clouds and this night give me some toys. l want most of all a playhouse with some little flowers and little birds.” For our Little Oaks, writing a letter to Father Christmas is as much a part of the festive season as decorating the Christmas tree, so they all sat down with paper, pencils and crayons, and drew pictures to send to Father Christmas, telling him of the gifts they would like to receive. When the letters were all folded, they posted them in a special postbox that has a ‘direct line’ to Father Christmas at the North Pole.
Volker, Andrea Bam, soccer - Owethu Gulubela, Owen Gumede, Holger Eggers; athletics - Owethu Gulubela, Owen Gumede, Ayanda Dlamini, Charlize Vermeulen, Hugh Bouwer, Sanele Ndwandwe, Elisabeth Tönsing, cricket - Luke Hayward, Sven Klar, Kabelo Molefe, Jordan Pope, tennis - Luke Hayward, Sven Klar. Full colours were awarded to: hockey - Lila de Wet, Jemma Hayward, Erin Whittle, Angelika Meyer, Imke Marx, Zothani Dlamini, Enoch Mnikati, soccer Hugh Bouwer, Sven Klar, swimming - Hugh Bouwer, Christel Brüggemann, Rhonda Christiansen, David Cunningham, Sven Klar, Meike Meyer, Liezl Volker, athletics - Christel Brüggemann, Luke Hayward, Sven Klar, Meike Meyer, Enoch Mnikati. Sanele Ndwandwe was awarded honours for hockey. Paul Tönsing was awarded the Ian Younge Cricket trophy, Angelika Meyer the Sportswoman of the Year trophy, Sven Klar the Sportsman of the Year trophy and Sanele Ndwandwe the Sports Star of the Year trophy. Academic Merit Certificates went to Jemma Hayward, Philip Lütge, Naseeha Mahomed, Kirsten Rabe, Nqobile Sithole, Erin Whittle, Nondumiso Dlamini, Angelika Meyer, Sinqobile Mngoma, Liteboho Mosheshe, Ntandoyenkosi Mpungose, Kirsten Ortmann, Dieter Volker, Simon Röhrs, Rhonda Christiansen and Sven Klar. Academic half-colours: Zahra Cassim,
Guest speaker Senta Duffield (right) with Principal, Martin Marx 9left), and the head prefects for 2017, Christel Brüggemann and Hugh Pretorius, at the recent High School awards ceremony. Lila de Wet, Zenande Magubane, Paul Tönsing, Clara Kohrs, Lydia Köhne, Ivan Mohlala, Nonjabulo Khoza, Luke Hayward, Liezl Volker. Academic full colours: Elisabeth Tönsing. Academic honours: Hugh Bouwer and Christel Brüggemann. Awards for achievement in German went to (Grade 8) Lila de Wet and Paul Tönsing, (Grade 9) Sinqobile Mngoma, (Grade 10) Simon Röhrs, (Grade 11) Christel Brüggemann. Kirsten Rabe received the Risch Book Prize for confirmation classes, Lila de Wet the Mevrou Olivier Grades 8-9 Afrikaans First Additional Language trophy, Hugh Bouwer the Brooks Family Grade 10-11 Afrikaans First Additional
Language trophy, Luke Hayward the Pidelta Geography trophy, Philile Zuma the Cockburn Family isiZulu trophy, Paul Tönsing the Waltraut Müller-Nedebock Grade 8 EMS Scholarship, Liteboho Mosheshe the Waltraut Müller-Nedebock Gader 9 EMS Scholarship. Hugh Bouwer was awarded the Khiren Maharaj Memorial trophy (accounting) as well as the Lindemann Grade 10-11 Life Orientation trophy, the Rolf Rohwer Afrikaans First Additional Language Scolarship and the Erich Buhr Mathematics Scholarship. Well done to all recipients of certificates, awards, scholarships and prizes.
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Some of the graduates at the annual ceremony held at Grey Crèche Preschool on 12 November.
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December birthstones DECEMBER has two birthstones – turquoise and zircon. Turquoise is considered by some to be a symbol of good fortune and success, bringing prosperity to its wearer. The name is believed to originate from the French phrase pierre turquoise meaning “Turkish stone” because turquoise was brought to Europe by merchants who first acquired it in Turkish bazaars. It is also considered by some as a love charm and when received as a gift, symbolises a pledge of affection. Turquoise is one of the earliest known stones to be used in jewellery. A tomb excavated in 1900 contained the mummified remains of Queen Zer, who ruled in 5500 B.C. Found on her arm were four magnificent turquoise bracelets. In the 7th century A.D., turquoise pieces inscribed with passages from the Koran and Persian proverbs were valued amulets. Turquoise has a rich history in the American southwest. Native Americans have been using this gemstone to create magnificent jewellery and ornamental pieces for the past several thousand years. It was called Chal-cui-hui-tal, meaning “the highest and most valued thing in the world”. The Zuni, Hopi, Pueblo and Navajo Indians made magnificent necklaces, ear pendants and rings. The blue in turquoise symbolised the heavens, and green symbolised the Earth. The stones were used by medicine men to work charms. The Navajo believed that turquoise pieces, thrown into a river while offering a prayer to the rain god, would bring much needed rain. Apache lore held that a turquoise attached to a bow or gun would ensure accurate aim. There are many superstitions associated with the gem. In the third century, it was believed to protect its owner from falling off a horse. A change in colour revealed the infidelity of a wife. Persians said the reflection of the new moon on a turquoise stone brought good luck, and guarded against evil. The second stone, the zircon, has an interesting background. In the 1920s, a new blue gemstone suddenly appeared on the market. Endowed with spectacular brilliance, it was an immediate hit. The gems were zircons, normally brown to green – but not blue. George F. Kunz, a Tiffany gemologist, immediately sus-
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St Cathryn’s news From the ditch THE somewhat late drizzle, the odd hard shower and warm temperatures have been most welcome on the golf course. The temp fluctuations have caused the "dollar spot" diseases to be more prevalent. The last Farmers Agri-Care Monthly Mug was played on Saturday, 26 November and once again we appreciate the support of the golfers from Greytown. All golfers are reminded to please enter their scores or to ask Cathy if they forgot to do so (within 72 hours) as clubs are now starting to cross reference members scores entered and the actual scores played. Results: 1st: Tienie Muller 69 nett 2nd: Merwin Rabe 70 nett 3rd: Aaron Powell 72 nett 4th: Lawrence Savage 74 nett o.c.o 5th: Fanie van Wyk Best Stableford: Merwin Rabe Nearest to pin 9/18: Tienie Muller
Captains Putter: Liekie Steyn This coming weekend we will be playing the Farmers Agri-Care Monthly Mug on Saturday 17 December from 9am onwards. This will be followed by the AGM and report back meeting of the golf club. The subs for the coming year will also be announced and any inquiries are most welcome. Highlight of the evening will be the report back by the ladies and men's golf captains. After the meeting there will be a bring and braai. Please RSVP for catering purposes. On Sunday morning, 18 December, it will be an early start for the past year's Mug winners when they play for the Mug of Mugs and all past winners are invited to play, whether a member or not. Some of the members have decided to stay over - so it could be a fun evening. To book for golf contact Piet at 083 269 1661.
A BOWLERS on Saturday enjoyed good weather, good bowls and even better company at the Tavern Mention was made of a certain amount of meat in the deep freeze which is longing to be eaten. So we will be having a fun bowls afternoon on Friday, 16 December (public holiday) from 2pm. For those not playing in the Wartburg fun day, we look forward to seeing you on the greens - and then enjoying the food and fines afterwards. Please let Bryan Paul (033 413 2157) if you will be bowling or just socialising so that the deep freeze contents can be defrosted.
Umvoti football league results RESULTS of matches played in the SAB league over the weekend are as follows: Seven Stars scored 4 to Khamanzi’s 1 as did Nhlalakahle against Bikkies Sport. Greytown United and Ngcakini had a goalless draw whilst Greytown Arsenal and Nseleni drew 2 all. It was a three all draw for Kranskop and D section. Real Mbuba beat Matimatolo 2-1, with One Touch having a 2-0 win over Burning Spear as did Makhabeleni against Ntembisweni. There were more goals scored in the Umvoti Central league: Build It hammered Mathole by 8 goals to 3 while Killers scored a strong 6 to 2 from Shoprite. Shalom beat Kharodia by 2 goals to nil.
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This is the last club fling of the year, so do come and join in the fun. Two Greytown teams played in the Lynwood Turkeys & Gammons Competition this past weekend. The Balzer family only played in the morning session and had mixed fortunes, losing both games. Tony Smith, Omo Dinkelmann, Karen Cordy and Andre Roberts played in the morning and afternoon session. They had one win and lost two games. Club members are reminded that the entry forms for the NIBA ladies and men's pairs are on the notice board - closing date for entries is 18 December.
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SPORT NEWS Plennegy Tennis Greytown Country Club news Tournament JUNE LUCKILY, hot summer weather prevailed for the Plennegy Tennis Tournament, which took place at the Greytown Tennis Club, on 8 and 9 December. It was encouraging to see so many good, young tennis players on the courts. The results of the tournament for the singles matches were as follows: Boys singles U14 winner: Jacob Armon. Runner up - Jack Yeadon. Girls singles U14 / U16 winner: Calista Muna. Runner up - Amy Cotterill. Boys singles U12 winner: John Yeadon. Runner up - Gerhard Roux. Girls singles U12 winner: Kelly Cotterill. Runner up - Tanya Thomas. Boys singles U10 winner: Finn Coningham. Runner up Nicholas Holmes. Girls singles U10 winner: Sabashle Mzila. Runner up Hayley Goble. Boys singles U8 winner: Yuvon Aheer. Runner up - Jamie Wessels. The results of the doubles matches were as follows:
Boys doubles U14 winners: Jack Yeadon and John Yeadon. Runners up - Nkosinathi Dlamini and Quaphela Mzila. Girls doubles U14 winners: Anka Roux and Narav Naiker. Runners up Calista Muna and Nicholas Holmes. Boys doubles U12 winners: Josh Cope and Brett Hill. Girls doubles U12 winners: Zoe Goble and Sibahle Mzila. Runners up Gina Adendorf and Tanya Thomas. Boys doubles U10 winners: Yasteel Aheer and Fin Coningham. Runners up Nicholas Holmes and Sam Mason. Boys doubles U8 winners: Jamie Wessels and Yuvon Aheer. Well done to all the tennis players who participated and improved their skills. Thank you to Plennegy for sponsoring the tennis tournament and investing in local ta-lent. Thank you to Derek Brown for organising the tournament and to Kim Stein and her helpers in the tuck-shop. We look forward to seeing you at the next tournament. - Louise Yeadon
NEW Year's Party at the Club will be held on Saturday, 31 December where Therese Staniland will be performing. Braai packs will be available. Party starts at 7pm, bring your family and friends and come and celebrate the end of 2016 at the country club. The final Mascor/NLC Golf Business League match of 2016 was played on Saturday, 3 December with six teams participating. The teams were Just Cheese, CPS, Bracken, Pannar, GTN Development and GTN Umvoti. This league is contested over four Saturdays during the year and consists of teams of three players representing businesses from the Umvoti district. The Mascor Business League floating trophy is at stake, as well as bragging rights for next year. The Mascor/NLC Monthly Mug for December was also played at the same time and it was wonderful to see a field of 32 players on the course. The A division was won by James de Nysschen on 68 net. Second was Boy Zuma on 69 net. B-division: first and winner of the Mug - Patrick O'Sullivan on 66 net. Second was Martin
Bloy on 67 net. The winning team on the day was CPS with an excellent score of 107 points, second was Just Cheese (104) and third GTN Development (98). The Captain's Putter went to a very deserving recipient, who is claiming anonymity. The final results of the league will be announced at our AGM in February 2017, when the prize giving ceremony will also take place. We thank Mascor for sponsoring the prizes and the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) for assisting with the green fees. Nineteen players played in our Hackers day on Saturday, 10 December. Thank you to Greytown Squash for making the day enjoyable for all the players. All the golfers really enjoyed the day, we hope to see you more often on the golf course. Holiday special: Scholars will pay only R10 green fees to play nine holes of golf and R20 for 18 holes. Students will pay R20 for nine holes and R30 for 18 holes. Students to present a student card to qualify.
All students and scholars welcome to take advantage of this holiday special on the golf course. Christin Hunter lost out on the cash at the lucky draw as she was not present at the time. The next attendance draw will be on Friday, 16 December with R800 up for grabs. Be here from 6.30pm and you could be the lucky winner. Spar is sponsoring 2kg of Spar Boerewors that can be won by entering the boerie run. Timings for this 9 hole initiative are posted for all to see at the Club. Please support this and enjoy playing golf. The next Boerie run is on Friday, 23 December The 9@9 entry fee for golf on a Sunday morning is R50. Thank you to Umvoti Fuel & Oil for sponsoring the chicken. Dates to diarize Saturday 31 December New year Party Saturday 14 January Mascor monthly mug Saturday 21 January - 72 holes with Dieter Saturday 28 January - PUGS Sunday 29 January - Jen's Jug.
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