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dominant and highly focused Samuel Hartzenberg, Bulelani team,” says Sam Hartzenberg, Happyboy Mbanya, Moses Secretary of the team’s very Salters, Joseph Ruiters, Jethro active management committee, Van rooyen and Freddie van “The number of goals scored and Rooyen. the match results were fruits of Sam says the team will need Sedgefield’s Smuts United the hard work and dedication of even more support, as they head Football Club has been the entire team.” into the SAB league play-offs in crowned Knysna Local He says the whole Smuts United mid-November 2020. They are Football Association (KLFA) crew are very proud of the role hoping to find a benefactor to champions for the 2019/2020 that management, players and assist them financially regarding season. supporters played in achieving these matches as they will This after the association’s this. probably all be held in Executive Committee decided Oudtshoorn. “We would not have made it this on 31 October that the team at the far without the involvement of “Smuts United has to be top of the log before games were all parties and the magnificent fanatically fit too,” he says, stopped due to the COVID-19 support we received from “Accommodation, food, and crisis would be declared the Smutsville and the Smuts United transportation has to be covered, winners. football club family,” he told us. so any support will be most Competition is stiff in this appreciated, thank you.” domestic league, which sees 16 Smuts United FC is under the teams from Knysna, Sedgefield leadership of Peter Hartnick For more details please contact and Rheenendal competing. (Coach) Adam Hartnick Bulelani Happyboy Mbanya 078 (Assistant Coach) and 254 6354 or Samuel Hartzenberg With 57 points, Smuts United FC committee members, Johannes 062 365 7830 was two points ahead of the Red Laurens, Denwill Hartnick, Eagles squad. Prior to the March President Ben, Winston Carolus, lock down our local lads had been enjoying a very successful The winning team (from top left ) Corne Melite, Ashley Melite, Jason Keswart, Joswine Rondganger, Alex season - winning 19 of the 21 Grootboom, Deayane Speelman, Gladwill Hartnick, Gladlinn Hartnick, Jeswin Wintwaai, Clinton April, games they had played, and Reginald Geland, Andre Plaatjies, Christiaan Arries, Aswille Van Rooyen, and Nigel Williams scoring an admirable 93 goals (Absent:- Substitutes Nathan Hartnick, and Francois Hartnick.) with only 21 conceded. “They started this season as a

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to ‘just quickly’ (ha!) ‘fetch my phone.... I know it’s here /check /move /make /look up/ somewhere.... here it is, right? freeze/ defrost/ change/reset/turn Oh. Five messages from my think I am getting off/ turn on /unpack /unpick mom. She wants that sourdough “Steve, it’s almost time for Grandma’s heatstroke. /stitch /fix’ something or other. recipe. I wonder where that cookbook is? I wish you weren’t I Something that cannot wait, surprise party! apparently. hurrying me so much because When Grandma I am not surprised, to tell you the then I could quickly find it. truth, because I have been sitting And this happens over, and over, Anyway, let’s go.... oh, hang on comes in, throw confetti and here under this ‘magnifying and over again. We can never that cushion isn’t right, it should glass’ for what seems like a ever just go. Spontaneously be on the other couch.... with the then hand her the cake and century and three quarters, and I depart on time, for an errand, or a other throw, the purple one, to trip, or a visit.....NEVER. think I can hear steam hissing hide the hole. It’s in this we’ll all out my ears…. AND my c u p b o a r d , I t h i n k , shout ‘Surprise!’ bladder.... because I’m desperate Oh, how I envy those families some…where…in… here... no... for a.... who simply get into their cars or maybe the one in the room onto their bicycles or even into upstairs ... let me check.... Oh! I You see, Mrs Ed and I are often Oh! Why? I’m in the car. Parked their best walking shoes and .... found it. No, not the throw – the late. Ok, not often, more like outside my house. just.... leave. , cookbook. Don’t you listen? ALWAYS, and whilst I know that Right – we can leave now, just as Waiting for Mrs Ed, of course. it is ALWAYS her fault, she is not Because with Mrs Ed involved, soon as I have sent the recipe…. convinced. Indeed she thinks it is that simple act is downright If you would just stop pacing and If I had a dime for every minute I actually ALWAYS my fault. impossible. have spent sitting behind the show me how to take one of those steering wheel, waiting for Mrs Which of course it isn’t. Indeed, if my wife was ever due scream shotty things I WOULD Ed. I’d have .... well, a whole lot to leave on that Midnight Train to be able to go a bit faster. Ok, so of dimes... which wouldn’t be of I’ll explain why. Georgia, chances are it would that’s sorted and we are out of much use in South Africa... only depart at 3:45 am, and even h.... oh my goodness the Mrs.Ed has a serious GOTH then she’d have the engineer stop WASHING! If I have to put it on If I am sounding confused it’s problem. No, I don’t mean that before he got to the front gate so the rinse cycle one more time it because I think I just saw part of she has been set upon by a horde she could rather get her comfy will fall apart! You go and get in my nose drip off, it was of bloodthirsty, axe-wielding shoes, and perhaps the green the car whilst I quickly hang it, “If only you would think in dissolved in sweat. And the mere barbarians (they wouldn’t dare!) sweater because it goes so much OOH! Mom’s answered, she advance,” she grumbles as we sight of running water (read: Nor, come to think of it, is our better with the handbag she’s wants me to TYPE the recipe in reverse out, “We wouldn’t be running sweat) makes the home full of sullen teenagers also, incidentally, left on the an email…. Is the computer on?” late all the time. It’s so bladder problem even more with pasty white faces, charcoal washing machine, so she may as embarrassing, REALLY!” urgent… mascara, heavy black clothing well put another load of darks in One and a half litres of sweat and questionable taste in muzak. whilst she’s there, and just (mine) later she opens the car Do you see what I mean? Why? I have to ask myself, is it quickly hang it up, and water the door and gets in, heaving a The GOTH I am referring to is an So now you will understand why here, in this oven of a car, that I veggies whilst it dries.... sigh… am always left to ‘bake until acronym (which I am inclined to I am sitting, writing this entire golden brown, then turn up to use every once in a while, you So, dear reader(s?), on hearing “Right,” she says, glowering at missive in a car hotter than 230 and grill’? If I didn’t know may have noticed) for Getting all this indisputable evidence me in her famous ‘just you dare’ Trump’s sunbed, and with a better, I would think Mrs Ed does Out The House. against her, you would probably look that has been known to stop bladder so full I may have to She'd be mad if she didn't! it on purpose, just to torture me. a wounded buffalo mid charge, undertake an Environmental Yes. Mrs Ed is, to put it mildly, be thinking that when Mrs Ed does finally GOTH (that’s Get “Let’s go. Have you got the Impact Assessment to empty Because she could, if she were a totally rubbish at the simple act wine?” it…. of Getting Out The House. Out The House... please nicer sort of person, leave me concentrate), she would spend Rubbish, with a heavy dose of “Grndgeehhhhhhggdd no,” I Because, UNDER PAIN OF waiting in the shade.... perhaps the entire trip profusely pathetic, and liberally garnished reply, opening my door, DEATH, I am NOT GOING in my hammock (where I do a lot apologising to me for her the car.... AND I WILL WIN! with diabolically inadequate. unlocking the gate and rushing BACK INTO THE HOUSE. of my best ‘deep thinking’), or on tardiness, whilst I attempt to get Indeed, if there was an O’level back into the house, returning And any second/minute/ the WMCC (World’s Most t o t h e a f o r e m e n t i o n e d exam for Getting Out The House with the said bottle in less than hour/day now, Mrs Ed will get in Comfortable Couch), perhaps appointment on time, an with a fan gently blowing and – she would fail the practical, and 7.5 milliseconds. probably be banned from ever impossibility, considering we Fawlty Towers playing in the have departed half an hour after background? retaking it. I can see GOTH GCE adjudicators sobbing. the time we were due to arrive. But no, apparently, it’s the car Alas no. where it has to be done. The The problem is located by KRA Chair Susan Campbell calls and emails, in which I value and had suffered no loss. sitting. Sitting and waiting. And somewhere on the front Absolutely not. (Continued from front page) requested co-operation, despite The recommendation was waiting. And waiting. Must doorstep, I reckon. She just political differences, none was th irrational, as a forensic always be done in a HOT car. doesn’t seem able to cross it - not Because Mrs Ed’s pièce de On the 16 of August KRA forthcoming.” in the first 27 attempts at least. résistance (for those of you requested that the Knysna investigation into the R41 “Why don’t you just get out?” I There must be some sort of desperate for a bit of European Municipal Council rescind its After Uys resigned, the DA’s Million water meters contract hear you implore, rather impenetrable forcefield that culture) is to cunningly slither illegal decision to write off Michelle Wasserman was was still pending and without a thoughtfully (thank you!), “You won’t let her through, because as the blame away from its rightful irregular expenditure of R93 appointed as MPAC Chair. cost-benefit assessment, how could just get out of the car and soon as she puts one foot over the place on her broad shoulders, and Million. This expenditure was In stark contrast to the can it be determined that the go back inside the house!”. threshold, she’ll get that odd look squarely on to mine. associated with piggy-back difficulties experienced by Uys, Municipality suffered no loss? on her face, swivel round in a contracts. These contracts Wassermann managed to have a We thereafter wrote to the Well, I can’t. Because..... military about-turn, and head off How? By catching me out.... deviate from a competitive meeting scheduled soon after her Speaker and asked for an because.... then.... then.... Mrs back into the house, announcing Actually – catching me IN is bidding process and rely on a appointment. No notice was opportunity to address Council. Ed would win. over her shoulder that she needs probably more correct. IN the tender process from another given to the public and KRA KRA was permitted to address house. “A man who stops On Tuesday 21 April we municipality. found out that the meeting was in Council, but our Chair and th progress when it was being received the brilliant news that Because in her warped mind, the On Thursday the 27 of August Legal Advisor was denied the broadcast on YouTube. advertising to save Pine Lake Marina and LAST one to have to rush in and 2020, the Council reluctantly opportunity because she had Butterfly Blu Restaurant had out of the house, is the one who set aside its illegal decision and Our Chair and Legal Advisor, addressed MPAC in the past, on money is like a man who made a substantial pledge. This accepts ALL blame for the late r e f e r r e d t h e i r r e g u l a r Susan Campbell sent an urgent the local preference irregular towards assisting communities departure. expenditure to the Municipal email and Whatsapp message to expenditure, and because she is stops a clock to save in rural areas that have been Public Accounts Committee Wasserman, requesting an a candidate in the Ward 10 by- time.” badly affected by the COVID- Am I confusing you? (“MPAC”) for an investigation. opportunity to address MPAC. election. Although we did not 19 lockdown. They sent this The item re the irregular agree with the reasons DA Councillors Tyokolo and report:- Well, picture this scene as an expenditure was postponed to an advanced, we asked for the Sedge Wasserman prejudged the Thomas Jefferson example. undetermined date for a matter to be postponed until MPAC investigation when they The expression“charity begins presentation by Provincial after the election. Me, shepherding her towards the r e f e r r e d t o t h e M PA C at home”, first used in print by Treasury and Campbell again Brewery door: “We have to go! - We have investigation as a “box-ticking We received no response and Sir Thomas Browne back in wrote to Wasserman asking for seven minutes to get there!” exercise”. on 29 October 2020 the 1642, still stands true now as it an opportunity to address C o u n c i l a c c e p t e d t h e did over four centuries ago. In Mrs Ed: “Yes, don’t rush me. I’m KRA was however confident MPAC. Wasserman sent a recommendation from MPAC these unprecedented times we ready, aren’t I? Why do you that Councillor Ian Uys, who response, half an hour before the and wrote off the irregular find ourselves as a nation and always...” was the MPAC Chair at the meeting, denying Campbell the expenditure, despite the fact Garden Route community time, would conduct a thorough opportunity to address MPAC as that an investigation into the needing to look after those Me: “If we can just get in the car, investigation and provide us no provision was made for the water meters contract is still closest to us. Pine Lake Marina then I’ll believe we are...” with an opportunity to address public to address MPAC. The and Butterfly Blu Restaurant in pending. The DA and ANC MPAC about the expenditure. reason was at best disingenuous, unanimously supported the Mrs Ed: “Oops, let me just grab Councillor Uys resigned in as Campbell had addressed illegal write off of a whopping early October citing lack of MPAC on several occasions R93 million. cooperation and obstruction by since 2014. It is becoming apparent that the DA. Under Wasserman’s lead, MPAC there is no political will to Uys explained: ignored the finding from the investigate the conduct of the Auditor General that no cost- CFO and we fully expect, now “In August a special council benefit assessment had been that the CFO has resigned, the meeting changed the rules to done before the piggyback DA and ANC will either allow allow me to be chairperson of contracts were entered into. The the R41 Million water meters the MPAC and to report on Chair of the Audit Committee investigation to die a quiet corruption. After I was had also brought this to their death, or pull the plug on it appointed the DA, who had held attention, but it fell on deaf ears. behind closed doors. the position previously, didn’t MPAC recommended that the A n d s o t h e l a c k o f co-operate with our committee entire R93 Million be written off at all,” “Despite my telephone accountability in Knysna as the Municipality had received continues…

THE EDGE Page 2 ISSUE 602 4 November 2020 Congratulations to Pere Aurell, the new 2020 OTTER Champion. Visiting South Africa for the first time from S p a i n , P e r e s t a r t e d conservatively, aware that the first half was fast and runnable and choosing to conserve some energy in the legs for the second half which is much more technical, but his Pere Aurell, the new 2020 OTTER Champion preferred type of trail. His race strategy paid off, and he reeled in a 6min gap in the second half to catch the leaders, picking them off one at a time. He overtook Johardt van Heerden mere kilometres before the finish, and despite having nothing left in his legs, let adrenalin and that hunger for the top spot on the podium do the rest. Pere crossed the line just 20 seconds ahead of Johardt, the closest finish in the history of the Men’s RETTO race. The gap was so close Pere had to look back Toni McCann, winner of the 2020 Otter Women’s Race. several times on the final stretch Pictures:- Peter Kirk Media to the finish. Women’s Race. Toni also broke Finishing around 13min behind He crossed the line in a time of her own record for the fastest Toni was Bianca Tarboton. 04:03:30, with Johardt clocking South African time by a minute Bianca raced last year’s Otter, a new South African RETTO and a half, finishing the RETTO but had to DNF less than 1km record in a time of 04:03:50. in a time of 04:40:30. from the start for medical Kane Reilly, no stranger to the reasons. She crossed the line Otter, finished third in a time of Her plan from the get-go was to with a smile and looking strong 04:11:07. run her own race, and at the back in a time of 04:53:01. of her mind, her intention was to An incredible performance by prove to herself that she could Rounding off the podium, the top three men in this year’s run a similar if not faster time Spanish-Dutch sky running pnp race. than her 2018 RETTO where she superstar Ragna Debats in her placed 3rd. Not only did she Otter debut ran a consistent race, There was also a world-class achieve this, but as usual, with a finishing in a time of 05:06:59. performance by Toni McCann, humble grace and a massive winner of the 2020 Otter smile.

At a meeting on 29 October 2020, Council resolved to appoint Jacques Carstens as acting Chief Financial Officer from 1 November 2020. He has been appointed for a period of three months or until such time as the vacancy has been filled, whichever comes first. Mr. Carstens is a highly skilled and experienced professional and holds a number of academic qualifications including, but not limited to a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Stellenbosch (USB). He held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the Drakenstein Municipality from 2012 until his retirement recently. Council is delighted to welcome him to Knysna and looks forward to working with him. Mr Carstens assumed duty on 2 November.

ISSUE 602 4 November 2020 THE EDGE Page 3 INCLUSIVE. INNOVATIVE. INSPIRED Many eyebrows were raised In August last year Petuna was Council on 133 separate to address the meeting, as we had about the charges and the thousands of rand in legal fees, INCLUSIVE. INNOVATIVE. INSPIRED last week when news of a Port appointed to the Knysna occasions after which he concerns about three of the outcome thereof? as it had to approach the court to Elizabeth High Court ruling Municipality by the (now resigned at his disciplinary proposed internal members, but set aside and rectify the unlawful * Did Mr. Petuna disclose the b r o k e , w h i c h o r d e r e d suspended) Municipal Manager hearing…… Given Mr Petuna’s our request fell on deaf ears. approvals. charges in his employment Knysna’s current Manager of of the time Dr Sitembele Vatala. track record, the DA does not One of our concerns was that one application to the Knysna The court found that his conduct Human Settlements, Lindile Later in the month, he was voted believe that he will execute his of the members who had been Municipality? led the municipality to incur Petuna to pay over R550 000 to onto the Knysna Municipal official duties in the best interest appointed, Mr. Lindile Petuna, irregular, fruitless and wasteful the Nelson Mandela Bay Planning Tribunal by Council, a of the people of Knysna.’ * Did the panel discuss the had resigned from Nelson expenditure and he was ordered Municipality. decision that quickly raised charges and the risk to the M a n d e l a M e t r o p o l i t a n to pay up some of the fees the October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month heated debate. At the time Dr F o l l o w i n g l a s t w e e k ’s municipality of including Mr. Municipality (NMMM) while he municipality had to pay resulting This after the court found that Dion George MP, the DA newspaper report on the court’s Petuna on a quasi-judicial body was facing disciplinary charges from the court process that Petuna’s wrongful zoning Constituency Head for Knysna decision, the Knysna Ratepayers that is tasked with making such involving more than 100 followed. advice, given to the authority in stated “Petuna has been accused Association issued the following important decisions? unlawful planning approvals. 2014 during his tenure there as of misleading or attempting to s t a t e m e n t , w r i t t e n b y In a week where the Knysna * Why was this not disclosed to Human Settlements Manager, mislead the Nelson Mandela Bay Chairperson Susan Campbell. Shortly thereafter we requested Council has written off Council in the report? had resulted in legal costs of the following information from R41Million in irregular hundreds of thousands of Rands. A R A R E L E S S O N I N Dr. Gratz: Dr. Gratz did not answer our expenditure, before awaiting the ACCOUNTABILITY FROM questions before she left and the outcome of the forensic * Was the AMM aware of the THE EASTERN CAPE new AMM, Louis Scheepers has investigation it had ordered into serious allegations that Mr. been giving us the runaround. the water meters contract, this On the 14 of May 2020, Petuna was facing more than should serve as a wake-up call following a recommendation 100 disciplinary charges at a Last week we read in the Eastern for Knysna. f r o m ( t h e t h e n ) A c t i n g previous place of employment, Province Herald that the Port Municipal Manager (AMM) Dr. t h e N e l s o n M a n d e l a Elizabeth High Court had If Nelson Mandela Municipality Gratz, the Knysna Council Metropolitan Municipality, in ordered Mr. Petuna to pay can ensure that there is appointed a new Knysna connection with irregular R550,000.00 after he had accountability for wrongful Municipal Planning Tribunal. planning approvals? w r o n g f u l l y a d v i s e d t h e conduct by municipal officials, can be edited The appointment of the new municipality to rezone land for why is Knysna Municipality not * If the AMM was aware of Tribunal was rushed through the development of a luxury doing the same? this, did the AMM contact the Council at a meeting that the hotel and chapel. Petuna’s Nelson Mandela Metropolitan public could neither attend nor recommendation cost the Municipality to obtain details follow electronically. We asked Municipality hundreds of

Knysna Municipality once previous years have not only again reminds residents that caused damage to private and t h e r e i s n o r e a s o n t o municipal property, but they commemorate a British event, have also negatively affected pet that took place 400 years ago behaviour in the areas where on 5 November, when a plan to fireworks were set off. “We will b l o w u p t h e E n g l i s h do our best to curb these illegal parliament was foiled. This activities and ask pet owners to year is no different and the m a k e t h e n e c e s s a r y Municipality once again arrangements to keep their pets reminds residents that they will safe. Please keep all pets indoors exercise the full extent of the where possible as animals are law should any resident not easily frightened by fireworks adhere to the relevant bylaws and may become distressed. on, during, or after so-called Their natural response is to try Guy Fawkes on Thursday, 5 and escape and this may lead to November. tragic consequences, as we have seen in the past.” Louis Scheepers, Knysna Acting Municipal Manager, reminds Tips to keep your pets safe: residents, that in terms of • Ensure all animals have Community Fire Safety bylaws identification, such as a name tag 28 (3), it is against the law to to ensure that lost pets are discharge any fireworks in reunited with their owners Greater Knysna. “In addition to • If possible, stay at home with this bylaw that reads: ‘No one your pets, or keep them inside, may discharge fireworks in preferably in a room that is safe public open areas such as parks and secure. and beaches,’ the Public • Try to mask any noise by Nuisance bylaw prohibits the drawing the curtains and playing ‘discharge of any fireworks, calming music. firearms, air guns or air pistols on • Surround your pets with any premises or in any street or familiar and comforting things. public place.” • Give pets a nutritious and balanced meal at night – this is He stresses that this year the likely to make them sleepy. Municipality will act upon its • Give them something to Zero Tolerance Policy with chew on – a chewy bone or regards to any illegal activities catnip toys for cats. linked to these events. “We have • If there is a possibility that put several measures in place to the pet will react badly to curb any illegal activities, and fireworks, seek professional will not hesitate to enforce the advice from a vet who may full strength of the law through prescribe a sedative to help them our visible patrols which will be cope. There are also effective out in force during the day and homeopathic remedies available evening of 5 November. In that may be bought across the p r e p a r a t i o n , o u r L a w counter at vet shops to help keep Enforcement Officials are your pet calm. already removing tyres in all Greater Knysna areas. They are Scheepers reminds residents that further visiting all retail outlets, COVID-19 still poses a danger confiscating any fireworks and encourages residents to found. They will continue to do avoid social gatherings, so until after 06 November. especially those involving illegal activities, as these could lead to “Our Law Enforcement officials them becoming infected or will be on duty within Greater infecting others. Knysna from Sunday, 01 November, and will focus on “I urge all residents to refrain known hotspots from Monday, from any unlawful actions that 02 November until Friday, 06 could result in the damage of November. Gavin Williams, the roads and/or property. In terms officer in charge can be contacted of the Community Fire Safety on 060 998 7379 – the public are bylaw, offenders can be fined urged to contact him should they R500 or, in terms of the Public have any queries, or have Nuisance bylaw, R1 000. anything to report,” Scheepers Offenders can also be arrested said. and even criminally or civilly prosecuted,” concludes the Guy Fawkes celebrations in Acting Municipal Manager.

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NURDLES, NURDLES EVERYWHERE! Nurdles, nurdles everywhere! poses a severe threat to our Walking on our beaches coastline. Because of their during the past few weeks you size, they can be swallowed will have noticed a large by birds, fish and animals number of small clear plastic which mistake them for food pellets deposited by the waves. – but as they are completely These are Nurdles - small indigestible they can lead to pellets of raw plastic material, starvation and death. Even the form in which most plastic worse, over time these plastic is transported between the pellets absorb toxins from the original manufacturer and the sea and can be dangerous to factories which turn them into both birds and animals. plastic products. We, therefore, want to collect ORGANIC Unfortunately, many of them get as many nurdles as possible, lost, are dumped, or otherwise before the current high your name, the date collected, GARDEN SHOP disposed of, and enter rivers, concentration is reduced by and where you found them. We lakes, and the sea. This all adds further movement of wind, hope to be able to set up to the discarded plastic, filling waves and tides, and before too collection boxes at all our the seas and cluttering our many become covered by sand. beaches but this will take some beaches. time. How to collect In October 2017, a severe storm Collecting nurdles is time- A couple of pointers: b a t t e r e d D u r b a n . S o m e consuming. The only way we are • In some places you will find containers filled with nurdles fell going to have any impact is for as them mixed up with a lot of off a container vessel and many people as possible to spend organic material – If is not dumped 49 tonnes of nurdles as much time as possible on the practical to separate the nurdles into the sea. As they float, they beaches. then simply collect the mixture. were easily carried away by the • It is much easier to separate wind and sea currents, finding The nurdles are concentrated by nurdles from dry sand than wet. their way all along the South the waves along the high tide • As nurdles float you can also A f r i c a n c o a s t l i n e . We line. All you will need is a simple separate them in a bucket of discovered them here on the sieve - plastic or metal - to water. Garden Route, and since then separate the nurdles from the sea • While you are there please they have been a feature of our sand, and a bag, bottle, or bucket also collect whatever other beaches, being continually in which to collect them. It can discarded plastic or fishing line covered and uncovered by the take a little practice to work out you may find. Take along a sand. w h e r e t h e y a r e m o s t couple of PnP plastic bags! concentrated, and you should Earlier last month many more spend your valuable time in Last thoughts nurdles were discovered on our those places where you can Collecting nurdles is very labour beaches and all along the collect the most. intensive! Every little bit will c o a s t l i n e , w i t h r e p o r t s help. Please consider spending concentrated on the Southern After collecting please DO NOT some time on your favourite Cape coast all the way down to dispose of nurdles into any beach, and you will be Cape Town. It appears that these refuse or recycling system, as contributing to cleaning up our nurdles come from a more recent they will land up in a refuse environment. spill from a container ship south dump and are again accessible to Please contact me if you have of Plettenberg Bay during bad birds. You can use them to fill an any questions or could volunteer weather conditions. Eco Brick, or call or message me some of your time. on 083 445 4634 and I will The challenge collect from you. Pack them in a Peter Hers - 083 445 4634 The large quantity of nurdles bag or packet, mark them with

ISSUE 602 4 November 2020 THE EDGE Page 5 WHERE TO FIND IT 2021 CALLING ALL BUSINESSES If you are a new business in Sedgefield, kindly let us have your details for your FREE listing in the ‘Where to find it 2021’ Sedgefield Business Directory.

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Dear Editor THURSDAY Same as above. ______Thursdays The recent press report about Lindile Petuna makes one wonder whether his credentials were rigorously checked with Nelson SATURDAY Same as above. 7:30am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride departs Cycle Mandela Bay Municipality before he was employed by Knysna by Heidi Machetto 7 (with man this is not true, Worx. All welcome. Municipality. but with God this is 8 for 9am Sedge Gentlemen’s It is yet another occurrence where we as a community have to insist After my Easter weekend (that lasted 27 years … accurate). Talk about Golf @ The Links that the Municipality make a full and frank disclosure very rapidly and counting), I finally sat down and wrote some confusing a mathematician. 9:30-1pm Come and join an Open about what actually happened and how and by whom the choice was books. Why did I write these books? Art Group in Sedgefield. Bring really made. “Thank You, Jesus” is a your coffee, paints, canvasses and “At my Saviour’s feet” was written after my SMJ (Mike) Young collection of letters that I easels and join us under the Red husband went home to be with our Lord Jesus. It had written to different 2nd Sunday Roof at Scarab Village. No cost. is a collection of thoughts and poems, if you wish people in my life, letting Phone Rita @ 082 864 8367 8 - 12. Car Boot Sale at Steam Whistle Station. For to call them that, which was hand-written during them know now how much Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the more info call 072 487 0395 13:45pm Tabs in for Bowls. my quiet time in the early mornings. I was ______I love them, appreciate Groenvallei Meedingsride Neighbourhood Watch heartbroken after the death of my husband and I them and so on. I really do not see the point in putting will be held at Fridays suddenly had to deal with stuff my husband 8am Ladies Golf @ Links Course flowers on someone’s grave. Give them the flowers 4th SUNDAY previously dealt with. Some folk were very kind The Sedgefield Arms, 3 Pelican Lane, Sedgefield 8 - 12. Gardeners Market at Steam Whistle Station. ______while they are alive so that they can at least enjoy them, to me. They helped me with whatever I needed tell them now how much they mean to you, do not wait on Saturday 7th November 2020 at 11.00am For more info call 072 487 0395 Saturdays Beloved Mum of Bev and Clive. You were the best Mum on the assistance with, then there are the others, well, yes until you are at their funeral or memorial service. That (registration from 10.30am) 7:30am Eden Cycling Club planet. We love you with all our hearts and will miss you Group Social outride departs the others … they are the ones that kept me at my is kind of way too late. Yes, I do get and understand that immeasurably. Granny to Mark, Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. Non-member Cycle Worx. All welcome. Saviour’s feet, (I should say thank you to them). the one putting the flowers on the grave may find some Suellen, James and Terrilee. residents of Groenvlei/Meedingsride are also most welcome but 8am-12 Wild Oats Community Sometimes in life, the only one we can completely sort of peace or if they just want to “talk to the person” Great Granny to Connor, Xiona cannot partake in any decision making processes. Farmers’ Market trust is God Himself. I spoke to God about what about what is happening in their life without them and Lee, Riley, Kenau and Leah. 8 for 9am Saturday Competition was going on in my life, I was asking for His so on, I still talk to Carlo, even though he died nearly 5 Best friendie to Sheena and Golf @ Links Course direction and then praising my Saviour for the years ago. OPEN ART GROUP 8am-2pm Mosaic Market Magriet of Sedgemeer Park. wonderful way He came through for me in every 8am-1pm Scarab Craft Market Dr. Stander teasingly nicknamed situation. He truly is the husband of the widow. Does God really care? 13:45pm Tabs in for Bowls. mum the ‘pole dancer’. Margaret This is another book I am working on, and the I have shared some of my experiences with you. Some ______lived with her daughter Bev for Father to the fatherless, (even if your father is still of the things that I have had to face and deal with and Sundays the past 6 years, before she alive but not a part of your life). With God, 1 + 1 = how God can truly be trusted to come through for you if WHERE TO FIND IT 2020 8am Eden Cycling Club Group moved to Sedgemeer Park a you allow Him to be God in your life and even when you Social outride departs Cycle ALL BUSINESSES please let Worx. All welcome. year ago. think your world has just come crashing down around us have your free listing for She was a very creative, you. By giving it to God He will bring order out of the the 2020 Business Directory. Sunday 8th November colourful character and was a chaos and turn your life into a beautiful masterpiece. Please either email 8 - 12. Car Boot Sale at Steam great inspiration to all her You need to trust Him enough to let go and let God be [email protected] Whistle Station. For more info knew her. God. I hope those that take the time to read these books or pop into THE EDGE Offices call 072 487 0395 Margaret’s Memorial Service will be encouraged in some small way. Both of my 63 Main Rd, Sedgefield will be held at St. Francis United books are on sale at Deo Gratia coffee shop (next to Pick n Pay) – they also have the best carrot cake in town! The Church on Friday 6th November, Toby is a 13 year at 11am. cost for ‘At my Saviour’s Feet’ is R70 and ‘Thank old cuddly, ginger boy who Should your association, charity or (Due to current COVID You, Jesus’ is R60. group have any forthcoming events, protocols limiting the number to needs a loving new home. please send us details so that we 50, those who wish may join the He is ok with smaller dogs. may publish them in our next issue! service on ZOOM) Owners relocating to England and desperately sad. Please call 066 315 6998

Following their AGM and a committee meeting to elect office bearers, the Art Society has a new Chairperson. She is Kim Goldhill and her contact details are 083 218 2244. SLOW TOWN The Society meets at the MOBILE MEALS Catholic Church, on the first ANNUAL GENERAL Monday of each month. MEETING Meetings start at 2pm. New members are always welcome. Date : Friday, 20 November 2020 Time : 9:30am On Thursday, 22nd October a Little Library was launched Please let us have your free listing for the 2021 Business Directory. in Island Village in Sedgefield. Place: Municipal Offices, Kindly either email [email protected] or pop into THE EDGE Offices at 63 Main Rd, Sedgefield. Sedgefield Residents gathered to view the structure and hear how it would function. The idea came from Pam Millard, herself a keen We are fast reaching the deadline for adverts, so if you want to place an advert Any queries may be reader, who was told about these by a friend in Toronto. She please urgently contact Joy on 044 343 2415 or directed to Jim Mitchell suggested this to the Chairman and his committee at the [email protected] before 23/10. on 044 343 1221 complex, who were enthusiastic. So three creative homeowners set to work during the lockdown. Stephen Grenfell was the or 083 379 3737 master carpenter, Hettie Bailey, the talented artist, and Pam did the lettering. The beautiful structure is now a feature under a shady tree and visible as you drive into Island Village. It can hold 67 books. Pam has offered to keep an eye on the running of it; essentially, it should be a sharing of good reads which homeowners willingly contribute. There is an option to have the book returned after a period. Happy reading, everyone! Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Groenvallei Meedingsride Neighbourhood Watch will be held at The Sedgefield Arms, 3 Pelican Lane, Sedgefield on Saturday 7th November 2020 at 11.00am (registration from 10.30am) Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. Non-member residents of Groenvlei/Meedingsride are also most welcome but cannot partake in any decision Plectranthus ernstii making processes.

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4. Exciting new family event - the Outdoor Art Fair @Mosaic on the 1st Sunday of every month from 11 till 3pm. Over 60 Local Artists exhibiting! Live music and kids entertainment. Food and Wine.

17. Food and Wine - Indulge your senses with our amazing food stalls, while you take in the variety of talented artists Index ISSUES : 594; 597; 599 COOK needed exhibiting at the Outdoor Art Fair @Mosaic on the 1st Sunday 1 To Rent Temporary RUBBLE dumping site on The Island. Building of every month from 11am till 3pm. Licensed. Masithandane has a vacancy for a cook Monday to Friday from 2 Accom. Wanted rubble ONLY. Bakkies only. R50 u- unload, R90 I unload. 084 400 3 Accom. - Holiday 5437. 19.Add that finishing touch to your Home Decor with a 8 am to 2pm. 4 Announcements piece of fine art, by a local artist - come explore the visual 5 Boats & Acc Please hand in your application at Masithandane in Milkwood wonders at the Outdoor Art Fair @Mosaic on the 1st Sunday of 6 Building Services every month - 11am to 3pm! 7 Businesses Road in an envelope marked 'Cook'. Includeenvelope, a cover S m u t s v i l l e , 8 Cellular, Electronics & TV ______16. Fabric & Haberdashery letter in your own handwriting with your contact details, your Sizamile Youth 9 Clothing Craftsman Homes - Quality building in Advisory Centre, 10 Computers Brick & Timber 082 812 1820 CV, certified copies of your ID and relevant certificates and 3 11 Crafts & Home Industry Wool n Things - NEW WOOL STOCK beautiful M o n - F r i d a y Patricia - 060 495 3260 The Greenmere Studio (est in 1994) range of colours at affordable prices! Pop in for CINDY’S CLEANING SERVICE 12 Education & Tuition 7:30am-4:30pm. S i t e c l e a r i n g , e x c a v a t i o n s , Piliran - 064 278 5493 offers Exercise classes for Health and contactable references with full names and contact details. The Drop off maids, Supervised team 13 Electrical your wool for the annual Blanket 67 Project. Enquiries Edna compaction and road building - Praise - 073 731 9047 Vitality; Therapeutic Massage; Post Thompson 079 749 Building Plan Services - Municipal approved cleans, Holiday homes. Competitive 14 Employment Offered contact us today for a free quotation. CX Praise - 062 281 0661 closing date and time is 2pm Monday 9 November 2020. rates. For more info Cindy on 076 15 Employment Wanted Surgery Rehabilitation and Support. For 5181 Building Plans. Ph. Peter or Bill on 072 237 7285 Tippers & Diggers. Tel. 044 382 1645 Prisca - 081 436 2350 your optimal health and well-being, 3 7 4 4 9 4 5 . E m a i l : 16 Fabric & Haberdashery ______Rejoice - 084 775 9244 [email protected] contact Briony: thegreenmerestudio@ IMAGO Relationship Coach and Clinical 17 Food & Wine 9. Clothing Steria - 063 174 8376 Removed for room 18 For Sale gmail.com / 084 487 7140. C o u n s e l l o r . S p e c i a l i z i n g i n Adult Sedgefield T-shirts and Hoodie Stevelia - 065 398 3687 Marriage/Relationships, Anxiety & Depression 19 Home & Garden Sedgefield Pharmacy, Woodpecker Tops for sale at Soozis. Tel 044 373 Witti - 064 622 2488 Is your stove working properly & safe? If not Management, Bereavement, Grief & Loss & 20 Health & Beauty Mall. Tel 044 343 1628, Fax 343 1110. 21 Hobbies 1813. Pick n Pay Centre, Sedgefield Gardening calHands on Electrical - 083 297 1929 Personal Development. Please phone Merle ______Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun & Lifson-Dettori on 083 709 0467 22 Home Improvements Alex - 083 774 0992 Mlw Ref Pub Holidays 9:30am-12. 23 Lost & Found 10. Computers Alexander - 074 525 4993 Carpentry ISSUE 593 & 595 Fully furnished, centrally Happy - 071 839 1039 Imago Relationship Coach & Clinical WINTER MATERIAL COLLECTIONS 24 Miscellaneous Computer Help & Support - Silver Scissors Unisex Hairstylists - situated 2 Bedroom Reubben - 078 494 3118 Counsellor. Specialising in Marriage/ ______Help a needy child keep warm this winter. We are 25 Motor Cars/Bikes Martin - 082 576 5038 21 Tiptol Street, Sedge. Tel 044 343 2112 c o t t a g e ( n o p e t s ) . Thomas - 061 135 0053 Landscaping Relationships, Anxiety, Depression Management, 1. To Rent collecting tracksuiting, pyjama materials, etc. as 26 Personal ______R8000pm Water/Elec incl. ______Bereavement, Grief, Loss & Personal well as lengths of elastic, cotton thread and 27 Pets & Livestock Computer Repairs and Training Call 22. Home Improvements Deposit required. Call 082 17. Food & Wine Development. Please phone Merle Lifson-Dettori __ patterns. If you can help please phone Jenny on 28 Plumbing Johan 074 472 4921. 575 9295 Cobble Paving, Sedgefield. For all on 083 709 0467 36. Wanted/Swop etc 072 631 5055 to arrange collection. 29 Property Home made light & fluffy buttermilk 30 Restaurants & Pubs Logitech Momo Steeringwheel & types of paving, best prices, best paving, Scones & Oat crunchies made upon free quotes. Don’t delay - Pave Today! ______Stamp collector wishing to buy 31 Security pedals. As new, used x 2, R2800.00. Call old South African & Common- order. Contact Anne 072 600 0732 Call Norman or Antoinette: Tel: (044) 343 18. For Sale 32 Services Offered 044 343 1094 ______wealth collections. Also prepared 2404 / 083 305 0346 33 Sport & Leisure ______18. For Sale Any problems with epilepsy or other to value your collection. Peter 082 34 Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways 12. Education & Tuition Drama Classes. All ages. Come play. Weekly @ Studio 42. Bicycles for sale - Good working order DAN THE HANDYMAN disabilities? EPILEPSY SA on 044 382 2155 or 567 6947 35 Heavy Vehicles & Mach. Any problems with epilepsy or other Call Gareth 0826967882 MUSIC LESSONS - On line lessons but retired like their owners. Sold with General Repairs & Maintenance, Tiling, visit Off Rio Road, Knysna We can help! 36 Wanted / Swop etc disabilities? EPILEPSY SA on 044 also offered.- Piano, music theory and accessories like pumps & helmets. Painting, Glazing, Carpentry, Plumbing, 382 2155 or visit Off Rio Road, Knysna M J P HOME MAINTENANCE - Roof cleaning, painting, deck Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 1603 or clarinet. From beginners to advanced, for Bridgestone Road Bike - R1000, Roofing & Soak Ways. No job too small. We can help! Mels your Man for Maintenance - Decks, fences, walls, maintenance, gutter cleaning, wall extensions, window all ages. Please contact Ann Carroll on Wheeler Mountain Bike - R1000, 2 x 084 400 5437. Luke 072 022 5977 ESTATE NOTICE emergency call 073 461 9825. (24hrs) painting, roofs & home repairs. Personal supervision. Call When your good Apples go bad, call NB. Classified adverts for the next sanding & repairs and fencing. Martin 071 558 8581 083 275 7576, [email protected]. Schwinn Touring bikes (his & hers) with CINDY’S CLEANING SERVICE Estate No. 21804/2018 Mel 082 551 8190 Mac Everything. We do Mac, iPad, issue need to be in by Monday 16th The Installer for decking needs and HERB Plants & VEG seedlings organic & local. A Saturday must! Great craft www.touchwoodmusic.co.za panniers - R1500 each. Dave & Fay Drop off maids, Supervised team cleans, Amended First and Final iPhone & everything else Apple. (T) NEXT ISSUE November 2020. Emailed classies Prosand for wooden floor sanding/ Heatherhill Herbs Rheenendal Rd. Open Tues - Fri. stalls, delicious coffee, Jones 044 - 343 1407 Holiday homes. Competitive rates. For (076) 815 3092 (E) maceverything2@ will not be placed without payment sealing. Mike 060 547 8128 Liquidation and Distribution 076 464 4110 gourmet foods, beer & wine PIGLET’S PEN PRE-SCHOOL - a more info Cindy on 076 374 4945. Email : Account in the Estate of icloud.com (W) www.maceverything.co Annique Health & Beauty Independent Consultant. Galvanised sliding gate, 1,8m x 4m. garden, live music and kiddies ______nurturing environment in which your [email protected] .za Sedgefield & Garden Route. Nicolene 082 566 7139 child’s learning, emotional and physical Like new incl. wheels and brackets JIMMY CATER Quality painting and the late Peter Whipp HERB Plants & VEG seedlings organic & local. entertainment. Mosaic 1. To Rent R5300.00 Tel. 073 144 9774 / 060 320 decorating. Free quotes. 082 773 9782 Identity number: 330415511086 Heatherhill Herbs Rheenendal Rd. Open Tues-Fri Market. Every Sat 8 till 2. needs can be individually catered for in a Experienced translator I can translate If you want to DRINK it’s your business. If you want to Loft Apartment semi-furn, WIFI, water, small group setting. Call 076 737 3490 8891 ______your Afrikaans, German, French, or Last Address: 20 Disa Street, 8-4.30 & Saturday mornings 9-1. 076 4644110 STOP it’s ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at St 25. Motor Cars/Bikes Sedgefield, 6573 Western Cape Artisanal handcrafted elec, no pets, share laund, garage. 082 ______Dutch documents into English. Anthony’s Church hall, cnr Flamingo & Sysie - Fridays @ 991 0689 13. Electrical GENERATOR : Husqvarna 2500 (made PLOMS Auto Mobile personal service Reasonable rates. Phone 0443431042 will be open for inspection at CLOCK REPAIR WORKS. Qualified Clock works, homemade goodies, in Sweden) 4 Stroke - 95 octane petrol. 7:30pm. Tel: 076 244 1704 / 083 458 4444 ______on your vehicle. Phone Peter 083 455 o r 0 7 8 9 9 0 1 4 7 0 o r w r i t e t o the office of the Master, Cape Maker. All Clocks Serviced/ Repaired. Work jewellery and fashion. With Electrical Hardware @ Sedgefield Almost brand new (less than 10 hours Guaranteed. For Quotes/Enquiries Contact good food and great coffee. 3. Accommodation Holiday 6224 [email protected] Town, and the Magistrate’s Court Red Cross Disaster Fund Knysna - All good quality 2nd H/Ware use). Asking R5000-00. Phone Frank Michael/ Louise 082 334 7727 Something for everyone. Bird Cottage on the Island. Quality of Knysna, for a period of 23 hand household goods, clothing, linen and donations. Call Mrs 083 974 4831 Windcreen Chips & Cracks expertly for as little as Mosaic Market. Every Sat 8 till accommodation. Low rates. Spacious, Faulty Microwave? Phone Hands on Garden refuse removal, days from the date of publication Cottage to let. R5000 neg. 1 bedroom, bathroom with Cowley 071 137 2643 repaired. Phone Martin 084 618 1180 R80 per month, 082 808 5984, Uneven Issues 2. DSTV, w/machine. Also stop over option Electrical for free quote. 083 297 1929 Rust Stain Remover for Fabric. 50ml hereof. shower, large living area, beautiful view. Available from July. ______www.dialadrumknysna.co.za in Guinea Room Suite. 044 3431261 for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from __ Even Issues Contact Andrea 082 457 2472 Available immediately 3 Bedroom 3 bath with study and 27. Pets & Livestock If no objection is lodged with the Authentic food stalls that www.birdcottage.co.za HANDS ON ELECTRICAL For service the Edge offices. Enquiries Verity 076 Compost, pot soil, seeds, fertilisers, irrigation, tools @ double garage and bachelor flat. Call Juanita 082 570 6304 and repairs, installations, fridges, JOY WILL GET YOU THERE. If you Masters during this period, Alarm and Gate Batteries. Tel 3431960 ______cater for every imaginable ______619 3659 All pet food or other donations for Sedge Hardware Flats available – Bachelor R4,000. One Bedroom with loft washing machines, dishwashers, require transport around Sedgefield or payments will be made in taste. Enjoy with a glass of 4. Announcements Animal Welfare 044 384 1603 to be R5,000 and One bedroom with kitchen & lounge R6,000. Max ______Retail shop Space 18sqm @ Scarab Village. Call Jean 082 from Sedgefiled to George/Knysna accordance with the accounts. wine in our beer garden with microwaves, stoves, TV & audio. Quality 2,5 Kombi for spares 5 mags, Tow bar, dropped off at Simply Vets or Knysna Vet Tools, tiling, paint, varnish, electrical, plumbing, All DIY Hardware and Tools available @ 2 persons per flat. All Fully Furnished. Incl. W&E Security 7. Businesses 737 2655 please contact me for rates and more live music. Child friendly. BOOKS FOR EVERY BUDGET workmanship. Reg on 083 297 1929 gas braai, Jaguar XJS tyre & rim 072 640 Clinic. JORDAAN VAN WYK ATTORNEYS Inc hardware Sedge Hardware 343 1960 Sedgefield Hardware. Tel 044 343 1960 alarm. Double deposit. 0837490713 information on 082 898 6657. 65 MAIN ROAD, SEDGEFIELD, 6573. PASTEL SALES, setup Mosaic Market. Every Sat 8 till Downscaling, spring cleaning, 4236 and training. Call C A bookshelves groaning? We buy good HEUNIS Plumbing & Electrical. All ______Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 Tel: 044 343 2126 Electrical Hardware @ Sedgefield H/Ware House available 2 Bedroom en-suite, ocean view, garage, 2 Karen’s Holiday Home Management Executor : Anton Jordaan Plumbing Hardware @ Sedgefield Hardware. Mather Accounting. 044 quality, previously loved books. We also Maintenance & Construction Qualified in 19. Home & Garden 1603 or emergency call 073 461 9825. garden W&E and DSTV included. R10,000 pm Double while you are not at your holiday home, 343 2202 or 083 779 7934 offer discount on books returned in good both trades COC Certificates. Call 082 (24hrs) Clean by Nature. Navi Fog - get your car Sharpening Service @ Sedgefield Hardware. Deposit. 0837490713 FRESHSTART SEDGEFIELD GENERATOR Husqvarna 2500 Affordable garden refuse removal ... we will be! Regular monthly checks, condition. Deo Gratia (next to Pick n Pay) 972 3911 [email protected] ______disinfected at Shell Car Wash. Contact Clive at n e e d s y o u r p r e - l o v e d (made in Sweden) 4 stroke - 95 octane Dial-a-Drum … 082 808 5984 … reports on all aspect of your home 082 9020 649 28. Plumbing Shell. Proudly South African Product. ISO House to rent 2 Bedroom en-suite, ocean view, garage, children’s clothes, shoes & petrol. Almost brand new ( less than Is your stove working properly & safe? operating in Sedge, Knysna & Plett. Karefree Hom e Management. approved. 044 3431760 garden W&E and DSTV included. 2 Flats and 1 garden toys. Items will be traded in 10 hrs use). Asking R5000.00. Phone Garden refuse removal… your If not call Hands on Electrical - 083 297 Heunis Plumbing & Electrical. All Call 072 586 1086. cottage. R22,000pm Double deposit 0837490713 the Smutsville Recycle Frank 083 974 4831 affordable solution in Sedge, Knysna & 1929 AQUAMAN POOL CARE Service Maintenance & Construction Qualified in BACK IN NEXT ISSUE SwopShop by the children Plett … Dial-a-Drum 082 808 5984 ______Maintenance. Pump Repairs. Call 044 both trades COC Certificates. Call 082 Knysna Animal Welfare office 044 384 who collect recyclable 14. Employment Offered 343 3237 / 072 704 2872 972 3911 [email protected] 1603 or emergency call 073 461 9825. ESTATE NOTICE material. Contact Schalk on Ploms Auto Mobile all servicing & (24hrs) Smutsville, Sizamile Youth Advisory Centre, COOK needed Masithandane has a Estate No. 21804/2018 082 413 8363 or drop in the motor vehicle repairs undertaken @ KUBI HIRE - Digger Loader for Hire Klaus Schulz Plumbing. PIRB Mon- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Enquiries Edna vacancy for a cook Monday to Friday M J P HOME MAINTENANCE - Roof box at Dr Stander. reasonable prices. Phone Peter Landscaping & hauling. Craig 082 715 Registered. Does all work personally. The First and Final Liquidation Thompson 079 749 5181 from 8 am to 2pm. Please hand in your cleaning, painting, deck maintenance, Plomaritis 083 455 6224 8002 044 343 2114 / 073 345 6110 and Distribution Account in the SINGING LESSONS all welcome from ______gutter cleaning, wall extensions, window application at Masithandane in Milkwood Estate of the late beginners to advanced. All styles from 36. Wanted/Swop etc Sedge Pets now @ 1 Gardenia St. Jock Road in an envelope marked 'Cook'. LIVING LANDSCAPES Smith Plumbing for personal service. sanding & repairs and fencing. Call Opera to Modern. Please call Lynne FREEBIES one issue then REMOVED Barrie Patrick Hardie Stamp collector wishing to buy old South African Dog Food. Venison treats back in stock. Include envelope, a cover letter in your Professional garden make-over. Luke Call Peet 084 889 2578 Martin 071 558 8581 Brown on 044 343 2842 / 083 660 4749 Identity number: 4306285161185 & Common-wealth collections. Also prepared to Horse manure - sieved. R15 for 10kg own handwriting with your contact 072 022 5977 ______to renew after lockdown. SEBO dry carpet cleaning. For all value your collection. Peter 082 567 6947 bag. Gill 071 111 5605 details, your CV, certified copies of your 30. Restaurants & Takeaways Last Address: 21 Landfall (OUT MAY JUNE MAYBE BACK IN APEX WOOD WORLD Manufacturers of Wendy and ID and relevant certificates and 3 Pentair Pool Pump + Filter combo. As cleaning of all kinds of carpets, Persians, Garden Village , Sedgefield, 6573 BOERETROOS - Kom geniet ouma se JULY) Nutec houses. apexwood [email protected] Tel: 044 WANTED : Sedgefield Hospice contactable references with full names new. Only used 3x incl. filters + 15 metre kelims, mattresses, vertical blinds and all will be at FRESHSTART SEDGEFIELD needs your pre- vetkoek hier op ons stoep. Kom kyk na open for inspection 874 0827 Shoppe need your second hand goods. and contact details. The closing date and hoses. R2800. Call 044 343 1094 upholstery call Peter Hall on 0615608242 loved children’s clothes, shoes & toys. Items ons menu en geniet jouself, met n plaas the office of the Master, Cape Have a clean out and help others with time is 2pm Monday 9 November 2020. ______will be traded in the Smutsville Recycle bederfie. Kom verslind n boere tinkie @ Sharpening Service @ Sedgefield Town, and the Magistrate’s Court Sedgefield Stationers, Plum Tree Sedgefield Pharmacy, Woodpecker Mall. Tel 044 343 your unwanted items! Please give them ______20. Health & Beauty SwopShop by the children who collect R10 - n vetkoek vol chocolate wat smelt Hardware. of Knysna, for a period of 23 Trading Post. For all your stationery 1628, Fax 343 1110. Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, a call 044 343 1722 15. Employment Wanted recyclable material. Contact Schalk on 082 413 Adult Incontinence Nappies available in jou mond. Bestel op 063 166 7194 ______days from the date of publication requirements. If we don’t have it we will get Sun & Pub Holidays 9:30am-12. ______8363 or drop in the box at Dr Stander. Agnes - Domestic Refs. Mon, Wed, at Soozi’s, Pick n Pay Centre 044 343 36. Wanted/Swop etc 6. Building & Related Services hereof. PDSA - People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals from Thur - 083 509 2303 1813 / 082 771 0694 Book your Year End Function @ Cafe Stamp collector wishing to buy old If no objection is lodged with the All DIY Hardware and Tools available Vienna & Diner now licensed! Main 11:30am-1pm on the first Monday of the month near South African & Common-wealth Masters during this period, ______Eden Lawns @ Sedgefield Hardware. Tel 044 343 Alice - Domestic work 063 065 1245 full Aloe Ferox Products whole range in Road, Sedgefield. 064 681 2347 / 076 Police Station. Call 044 875 8300 collections. Also prepared to value your payments will be made in 29. Property 1960 stock @ factory prices. The Aloe Lady : 866 1239 Ernest Nhavene - tiler, painters, brick 044 343 2214 @ Wild Oats Market on collection. Peter 082 567 6947 accordance with the accounts. Ist issue Property for sale 7,5 Ha site at Lake Pleasant, MR PRESSURE RENTALS Carpet, vacuum & pressure work. Refs avail. Quality work. 073 883 Architectural Draughting Services. Saturdays. Delicious homebaked cakes, biscuits JORDAAN VAN WYK ATTORNEYS Inc 1km from Goukamma Coastal Reserve, and 5 km cleaners. Car Wash - Pensioners discount every Tues. 65 MAIN ROAD, SEDGEFIELD, 6573. Phone Tracy 082 695 3119 / 044 343 1840 & toasted sarmies enjoyed with from Sedgefield. R2.5 million ono. Phone Robin Tide Table Gas Shop - new cylinders & refills. Deon 044 343 2154 Imago Relationship Coach & Clinical Tel: 044 343 2126 1421 LavAzza coffee, latte, hot chocolate, tea 0832558477. Lincy, hardworking, honest Malawian Counsellor. Specialising in Marriage/ Executor : Anton Jordaan or milkshake. You can also buy a Gift 1. 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TLC OPENS DOORS THIS WEEK DURING WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH 2nd Issue This year, due by Melanie Baumeister athletes and amateurs from all van Deventer a 'smurf blue' send- to Covid-19, walks of life. The Edge off as he heads off to the obstacle the Garden The first of its kind on the Route District Garden Route. A trail run and Community Newspaper was course. responsible for the 'colour Moth Shellholes, including obstacle course, presented by RedFern, are not permitted to throwing' after the run and sent Right: Kirsty Hofhuis smiling the local Coyote Events' hold Remembrance Day RedFern will also be placing each participant off in a bright despite the resistance from the organisers, Belinda Hobson Parades and take part in the Poppy Collection Tins – with blue cloud to compete in the open parachute and Bronwyn Lloyd, at Poppy Appeal. Poppy stickers and Haig’s Poppies obstacle course. Blackwaters River Lodge on 1 - at Slow Roasted Coffee, Mingles, Instead, RedFern will mark the November 2020 was a roaring A great time was Café Vienna and Sedge Arms solemn occasion of Armistice success. had by all at this amongst others for those who still Day with a small group parade, sold-out event wish to support our Veterans. The Urban X Obstacle event and the bookings without visitors being invited. which received 250 entries from are filling up for Plettenberg Bay to Riversdale the next Urban X and beyond drew a crowd of event to be held families and friends of all ages, on Sunday 6 who had the time of their lives! December 2020. With a 3km trail run up and down Be sure to watch a hill in the Knysna Forest the media to The good that Sedgefield dog or cat while it heals and gets any person could wish for. It is a followed by 10 obstacles that make sure you Animal Matters does in the ready for its furever home, please sad reality that there have been needed to be completed, from get your tickets c o m m u n i t y c o n t i n u e s , call Celia Johnson on 076 several reports of people in the pushing a giant ball up and over a too! although at a slower pace these 6161307. Celia is also the person community who leave their dogs ramp and running with an open days as their volunteer vet, Dr to contact should you be confined alone indoors or in parachute tied to your back to Pictured right: F r a n k d e G r o o t , i s interested in adopting a pet. small courtyards, even locked in scrambling under a net through a T h e E d g e incapacitated for the time a garage in one case, with no muddy pool, just some of the 'Colour Team' being, and is sorely missed! SAM hosted a Puppy Pumpkin interaction other than the few exciting challenges faced by giving Lourie SAM depends heavily on Time on Saturday 31 October minutes each day when their volunteers, and there is an when they brought a host of owner puts out food and water. unfillable void if any of them foster pups and adult dogs out to They are not trained, socialised, are away for any reason. We play. It was a happy morning or exercised and shown no wish Dr De Groot a full and with at least two successful affection at all. Such dogs will speedy recovery. He is being adoptions. It is heart-warming to become destructive; they often well taken care of by his wife see how many members of the bark a lot and - in worst-case Sedgefield Community have by Melanie Baumeister Jean, our volunteer Vet nurse, scenarios - become aggressive. so he is in good hands. opened their hearts and homes to If that is the best that can be done On Saturday 31st October, SAM rescues. We see them at the for a pet, please do yourself and SAM does not have a kennel R o o i k r a n s R o a d i n Market, on the beach, going for the pet a favour - surrender the facility and depends on the Smutsville was closed to early morning walks in the animal. Pets deserve better than kindness of foster families to traffic to allow a group of village. Happy in their furever that. care for surrendered/ abandoned/ eager young 'engineers' to homes. lost dogs and cats until they can The SAM Charity Shop (cnr. test their go-karts. be rehomed or reunited with their A pet, unlike a pot plant, requires Parrot & Swallow) is open from a long term commitment, Aged between 8 and 16, owners. There is not a Thank 10h00 - 14h00 during the week You big enough for the people training, socialising, adequate and all donations are welcome. these youngsters were given nourishment and exercise, the opportunity to build who do this as foster care is The sale of your donated items is usually required at short notice, whether the pet is a rescue or what enables SAM to do the 'vehicles' from recycled purchased at great expense from materials and then test their the animals that require foster amazing work that they do in our care are often traumatised, a breeder. All of this is worth the community. mettle against each other in effort as you see your beloved pet both speed and design. Ward abused, neglected and in need of Until next time, walk your dog lots of TLC. If you feel that you settle into your home and become and cuddle your cat – It's good Committee Member Martie the best companion and friend Rooi, came up with this could be a good foster parent to a for your health and theirs! initiative to get the kids involved and keep them busy. The project certainly categories, 'Best Cart' and another opportunity next year captured their imaginations! 'Fastest Cart', the winners were for more entrants to take part. twins, Elzano and Elzandro Hopefully, there will be more The competition had 10 entries Buis. In separate carts, they both interest from some of our local with the building of the 'crafts' won 'fastest,' in a tie, and took lasses who also have the skill to starting at the beginning of home the prizes for best builds build and race a recycled go- October. The competitors did too. In second place was kart. Rumour has it that this not disappoint. Judges, Selina Christopher de Bruin. might even become a feature at du Plessis and Marilou Dyani the Slow Festival 2021! Watch had their hands full and found Prizes were donated by this space... it difficult to choose between FreshStart. There will be the entries. For the two

Cola/Myoli Beach Area 24 October - Quail Street. There came home and disturbed an 1 November - Adriatic Close. was theft out of a motor vehicle. intruder inside his residence. Between 18h00 and 22h00. 29 October - Volstruis Street. The intruder managed to exit the Three laptops were stolen from a Approx. midday. An intruder same way that he had entered the residence. The perpetrator entered a residence and stole a premises through a kitchen managed to enter and exit the laptop. The resident gave chase window on the top floor of the premises from a balcony on the b u t u n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e residence. first floor. perpetrator managed to get 22 October - Robin Street. away. There was a theft out of a motor Groenvallei/Meedingsride 1 November - Gull Street. There vehicle. 21 October - Begonia Street. was a theft out of a motor 26 October - Flamingo Street. Approx. 03h30. An intruder ran vehicle. Approx 04h00 An attempt was away after triggering the alarm. 1 November - Kallossie Street. made to steal patio furniture. 29 October - Galjoen Street. A There was theft out of a motor 28 October - Main Road. At residence that is in the process of vehicle. 16h30 A shoplifter managed to being built was broken into and get away with goods from a local numerous appliances were The Village Pharmacy. A case of shoplifting stolen. 19 October - Bleshoender has been opened. 1 November - Marigold Street. Street. A residence was broken A minor was robbed by two into and a laptop was stolen. Tip of the Week: perpetrators of his cell phone and 20 October - Approx. 22h30. A S e c u r e y o u r l a p t o p b y cap. hair salon on the Service Road purchasing a relatively cost- was broken into and some goods effective laptop lock from one of Sedgehill were stolen. the local computer shops or 22 October - Quail Street. A 20 October - Main Road. A local online. Always back up your r e s i d e n c e o c c u p i e d b y coffee shop was broken into documents to your cloud or to an holidaymakers was broken into during the evening and goods external hard drive which should during the night. were stolen. be kept in a separate secure 22 October - Raven Street. A 21 October - Bleshoender location and not with your vehicle was ransacked during the Street. Approx 03h30. An laptop. Protect your laptop with night, but nothing was taken. intruder triggered alarms at two a password so that no one can 22 October - Kingfisher Street. properties and then ran away access your private and There was a theft out of a motor 22 October - Bleshoender confidential documents/photos. vehicle. Street. Approx. 19h30 a resident

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Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips • Match the activity with the enjoy: People with Alzheimer’s disease person’s abilities. • Household chores: Washing need to be active and do things • Choose activities that are fun dishes, setting the table, that they enjoy. However, it is not for everyone. preparing food, sweeping the easy for them to plan their days • Help the person get started. floor, dusting, sorting mail and and do different tasks. They may • Decide if they can do the clip coupons, sorting socks and have trouble deciding what to do activity alone or need help. folding laundry, different types each day or getting started with a • Watch to see if the person of sorting eg. recycling task or activity. Caregivers can gets frustrated. materials. help. • M a k e s u r e t h e y f e e l • Cooking and baking: Decide successful and are having fun. Activity Planning what is needed to prepare the • Let them watch if that is Plan to include activities that the dish; measure, mix, and pour; more enjoyable for them. person with Alzheimer’s enjoys tell someone else how to prepare LOST OR a recipe; watch others prepare in your daily routine and try to do Try These Activities FOUND PETS food. them at a similar time each day. A person with Alzheimer’s Tel: 044 384 1603 • Exercise: Take a walk They can be a part of the activity disease can do different activities together, watch exercise or just watch. each day. This keeps life videos/DVDs or TV programs interesting and fun. DID YOU KNOW? We help patients Here are things you can do to made for older people, use a who suffer from Cancer, help the person enjoy the Here are some daily activities stationary bike, use stretching a variety of other terminal and activity: people with Alzheimer’s may bands, throw a soft ball or chronic illnesses and HIV/AIDS. balloon back and forth, lift weights or household items such as soup cans. • Music and dancing: Play music; talk about the music and the singer, ask the person with 084 567 9809 Alzheimer’s what they were Forest Lodge doing when the song was Sedgefield Incontinence popular, sing or dance to well- [email protected] known songs, attend a concert or LINDA musical program. A person with Alzheimer's disease may develop other medical problems over time. • Pets: Feed, groom, walk, or These problems can cause more confusion and behaviour changes. The person just hold a pet. LIFSON WHEN ASKED FOR MONEY BY may not be able to tell you what is wrong. One problem, incontinence, means a • Gardening: Take care of THOSE IN NEED, PLEASE person cannot control their bladder and/or bowels. This may happen at any stage of Alzheimer's disease, but it is more often a problem in the later stages. Signs of indoor or outdoor plants, plant AA Meetings CONSIDER USING flowers and vegetables, water this problem are leaking urine, problems emptying the bladder, and soiled the plants when needed, talk 083 458 4444 underwear and bed sheets. Let the doctor know if you see any of these signs. about how much the plants are 079 323 2085 They may be able to treat the cause of the problem. growing. • Visiting with children: Play a Causes of Incontinence simple board game, read stories There are several possible causes. Some can be treated: or books, visit family members who have small children, walk in Available from Deo Gratia Urinary tract infection “From 1st November 2020, the the park or around schoolyards, and Sedgefield Pharmacy Hospice Shop will be open for Enlarged prostate gland go to school events, talk about Across business Monday to Saturday fond memories from childhood 9. Grades too bad to get mornings only. • G o i n g o n o u t i n g s : theatre access. (5,4) Too little fluid in the body (dehydration) for R220 or R320 Regretfully we do not have sufficient Remember to plan outings for 10. Japanese city is not Tokyo. volunteers for us to reopen in the Diabetes that is not being treated the time of day when the person (5) afternoons as yet. Only 5 shoppers is at their best and make sure they 11. I have a bit of a gripe with Done will be permitted inside the Shop at this bird. (5) Taking too many water pills one time and masks must be worn. Times are 10h00 to 12h45 are not too long. Visit a favourite restaurant, park, shopping mall, 12. The most charitable type Monday to Friday and Saturday 9h30 to 12h30. of mistruths Tyrone began Drinking too much caffeine or museum. AA Meetings The Bicycle raffle will be drawn on 14th November, so come and with. (9) buy your ticket. Christmas cards are on sale – a wonderful and 13. French-Gabon journalist Taking medicines that make it hard to hold urine personal way to keep in touch with family and friends.” Next article – Going out has a good morning. (7) 083 458 4444 14. Leaning towards putting a When you talk to the doctor, be ready to answer the following questions: property up for sale. (7) 076 244 1704 17. The nationals return to stir What medicine is the person with Alzheimer's taking? explained as follows – ‘Rei’ place. This is done by the after a bad start. (5) 19. Writer would take out the meaning Universal spirit, transfer of energy from the Does the person leak urine when they laugh, cough, or lift something? by Adrienne Bartlett essence or power that exists in the Universal source, through the sword. (3) 20. Sounds as if the rain The origin of Reiki is deeply Universe, and ‘KI’ meaning life practitioner, to the recipient. Does the person urinate often? force energy. Healing can’t be done by the clouds are not in my back rooted in Eastern traditions yard. (5) practitioner alone and is the and was developed in the 21. Biblical character Can the person get to the bathroom in time? Reiki is the’ laying of hands’ in combined synergy of both the early 1800s in Japan by a order to heal. By using touch employs lilies. (7) man named Mikao Usui. It recipient and the practitioner 22. Failure dropped back and Is the person urinating in places other than the bathroom? (This is very common) warmth and love, healing is done working together. was then brought to the West by channeling life force energy to waved at a vehicle. (7) by Mrs Hawayo Takata in enhance a person’s own life Life has become enormously 24. Two men heading east to Is the person soiling his or her clothes or bed sheets each night? 1937. Because of her passion, force. stressful in the past year and it find a grazer. (9) 26. Animal gobbles at the Reiki has been passed on to is becoming more and more which international prizes are 19. Yesterday’s talk about Do these problems happen each day or just occasionally? turning point of course. (5) millions of people all over the Reiki healing is done fully necessary to look for different made. (8) grazing land for the flock. (8) 28. The worldly note the student world. clothed, and is the combined ways to assist the body to 8. Going underground, we heard 22. Where and how one attempts getting a knighthood. (5) desire of both the practitioner and one might take us somewhere. (4) to catch another out. (6) What To Do About Incontinence The word REIKI can be move towards a healthier 29. A constellation and Italian the recipient, for healing to take 13. Youngster learning to build a 23. Gentle half aged inside until Disclaimer: The views lifestyle. capital for the Democratic tower of confusion. (5) reaching advanced years. (6) Here are some ways you can deal with incontinence: expressed in this publication Alliance. (7) The healing modality of Reiki 15. Oddly used for cabinets, not 24. Embrace nothing, Victor! (4) Down (including inserts) are not has been successfully used for footwear. (10) 25. A bit of clothing might 1. Initially, Vice President Robert Remind the person to go to the bathroom every 2 to 3 hours. Don't wait for them necessarily those of the athletic injuries, stress, anxiety 16. Smile at the beginning of a benefit Emma’s inner-self. (4) Stevenson’s response was to ask. members of The Edge and other issues which could day’s work. (5) 27. Bernard, we heard, was confused. (4) Community Newspaper and be blocking the person from 18. Crime not in order for wired convinced regarding the coast. 2. Cedar Wines found inside Show the person the way to the bathroom or take them there. no liability therefore is feeling healthy and happy. communication. (8) (4) accepted. Letters to the Editor Australia’s Northern Territory. will, on request, be published It is very important to (6) Watch for signs that the person may have to go to the bathroom, such as under nom de plumes understand that Reiki does not 3 . A r e t h e s e e x p e n s i v e Last issues solutions: Across: 1. Sitcom 4. Across 9. Joey 10. restlessness or pulling at clothes. provided that the names and replace treatment from a accommodation options for your Private eye 11. Phoebe 12. Chandler 13. Precisely 15. Cats new spouse, then? (10) addresses of authors are medical doctor, but there is no 16. Foul 17. Harmonica 21. Filtrate 22. Cosine 24. On the 4. Prize Author’s agent? (6) reason why the two can’t work house 25. Perk 26. Smelly 27. Petrol Down: 1. Smother 2. supplied. Whilst every care is 5. Being candid, Linda lost the hand in hand to give a person taken with the reproduction of party to past US president. (8) Thyme 3. Orpheus 5. Cravat 6. Overdrawn 7. Stylers photographs and other the best opportunity to gain 6. Say cheers to the Vikings. (4) 8.Miscellaneous 14.Court shoe 16. Friends 18. Machete 19. submitted formats and/or optimal health and happiness. 7. Elementary substance from Central 20. Rachel 23. Super articles, no liability is accepted by The Edge Community Newspaper or its members for THE EDGE Page 10 ISSUE 602 4 November 2020 any loss or damage that may occur. Tiffanys

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The evening of Halloween (31 October) brought a number of young ‘trick-or-treaters’ out onto the streets of Sedgefield. “The kids had an absolute ball,” said one mother who MUNI escorted her children around the village, “It was lovely to see them get excited and laughing. We all had fun - INVITATION adults and kids alike.” There were a few groups of youngsters going around the Sedgefield Bowling village, and it seems their favourite place to visit was the Club tennis Gibson home on Hoepoe Street – festively decorated Friday – 6, 13 & 20 with witches and ghosts. November Time: 4.30 – 5.00pm article Nicholas Wilbraham (8) went ‘Zombie’ on Halloween Sunday 8 November ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Entry fee R40 per person includes Boerewors Roll From 8am - 12 at Sedge Station Game played over 12 ends. Teams consist of 4 players BARGAINS BARGAINS (any combination of men, women and youths) Coffee & Breakfasts Bowls available to all players. Mentors available, if needed. Call Joe / Louisa - 044 343 1052 Dress casual, shoes must be ‘flat soled’ or barefoot to avoid or 072 487 0395 damage to the greens.

WTW Lucky draw and Raffle. R1 000 prize for the team with the highest score at the end of the tournament. Knysna Plett Concert Series Covid protocols will be in place presents The Charl du Plessis at the hall and seating will be To enter contact Rosalie Thank you to the ladies Horning on 083 245 5251 Masithandane Walk Trio on Monday, November s o c i a l l y d i s t a n c e d . N o who attended our last get Please join us on a Sedgefield Island 9th, 2020. The final concert of refreshments will be served at together on 27th October. Fundraising Walk. 2020 for the Knysna Music this concert. All ladies are most welcome Society and what a way to end Date: Friday 20 November 2020 Come along to enjoy once again to join us for a free our musical year! Time: 17:45 - 18:45 live music of the highest quality, tea/coffee on Tuesday 10 Dogs welcome The Charl du Plessis Trio, which and be part of the magic of music, November from 10.30am to Start and finish at Fish Eagle Green on the island is always a crowd pleaser in we all need an evening of happy 12 noon. (route will be provided) Knysna, is coming to weave its and relaxing listening. It is a great opportunity to NO ENTRY FEE : DONATIONS WELCOME magic with the songs of Cole Venue: Dutch Reformed Church get out, meet new friends, Look forward to seeing you there!! Porter, John Lennon, Glenn Hall, Fichat Street, Knysna share ideas and network. Queries: Barby 0721482916, Miller, and many others as well Time: 7.30pm Paul 0818985642 as the music of Beethoven. So a For more information call Tickets: At the door from wonderful mix of style and Joy on 082 389 2024. 6.45pm; R150 Adults; R50 Let's make a difference!! sound all played the Charl du Scholars Plessis way.

D AT E S T O tabs-in day, if interested in REMEMBER - playing please contact Jeremy Barefoot Bowls for catering arrangements. Sedge Bowling Club News - 6th,13th & Congratulations seem to be 20th November. COMPETITIONS - The the order of the day. Firstly According to Singles Championship games we are very proud to Rosalie we are are well underway, the finals to announce that Jeremy fully booked with a few teams be played on the 17th M i d d l e t o n h a s b e e n on the standby list. Please come November, make a note of the appointed as Eden Head and assist on those days it’s great date and come and watch our Coach, he will be responsible fun and a way to maybe get a few top bowlers playing. for the preparation of the new members. Protea Cup – 12th November, PLAYING DAYS - As we are 2021 Eden Players and teams still under covid rules playing for the 2021 Inter District also fully booked, but help is always needed with catering, days remain Tuesday, Thursday games. Well done and we wish and Saturday, don't forget to you good luck. gophers and just coming to watch and support the home check the duty roster, as there is Congratulations go to the teams. an extra duty day. All days except Monday are for bounce winners of the mixed trips, with The Pledge Cup - 26th and practice games. a bit of good luck and only 1 November – List is on the notice shot Neels, Allanah and Ian board for teams to be selected. All for this week – remember Jarman managed to scrape All the information, playing the mask rules !!! through as winners. Hard luck format and cost are listed. to runners up Tim, Martin and Disabled Bowls - 8th November Bye for now Joey, well played. at Knysna Bowling Club, Its a ON THE KITTY

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With record entries this year respective favourites with and October’s weather rapturous applause for the Game 3 of the Sedgefield Pharmacy Charity Golf Series was playing its part, Sedgefield quality of tennis being played. held on Sunday 1st November. Tennis Club (STC) managed Finals day started at 11am with t o c o m p l e t e t h e i r the Men’s Singles followed by The results of the Better Ball Golf Competition were as follows: championship in just 22 days. the Ladies Singles with a break 1st place: Tim van Zeller and Boedie Tillie - 42 points (on a count All participants played their for a lunch of sumptuous platters out) respective games on time, supplied by Pick n Pay. The 2nd place: Henry and Hester Crowther - also on 42 points making it a pleasure for the afternoon matches culminated 3rd place: Steve and Elize Blom - on 41 points organising committee. in a scintillating Mixed Doubles 4th place: Willem de Villiers and Chris Brand - 40 points (on a Final which ended at 6pm. The count out) Sponsorship from local Chairman, William Rhodes, 5th place: Apie Terblanche and Herman Freibolt - also on 40 businesses was truly generous -. presided over the prize-giving points Pick and Pay, Arrie Nel and proceedings were rounded Nearest the pin: Pharmacy Group, Shell, off with a braai which was Hole 8 - Dave Sanlam, Narnia Guesthouse extremely well-attended by Herbst and Hole ( K n y s n a ) , M o n t e c e l l o members and visitors, socially 4 - Chris Brand Restaurant, and Steakaways as distanced but with merriment 5 Lucky Draw well as private members of the continuing until late. winners: c l u b . T h a n k s t o t h e Winners, (pictured below) were: Willem aforementioned substantial Men’s Singles: Lourens Fick. Harmse, Joy prizes were presented. Ladies Singles: Eleanor Booth. Herbst, Guy Men’s Doubles: William Maingaurd, With 38 members participating, Rhodes and Ian Sparks. Ladies Ronnie from 12 to 78 years old (our Doubles: Carol Elion and Maingaurd and Ladies Singles Champion!), this Cherie Bester. Mike Newbury. was undoubtedly the most Mixed Doubles: Jandre and successful championship to Miralde Groenewald. Winners of Game 3 - Tim van Zeller and Boedie Tillie with Stuart date. No match was played Daniels of Sedgefield Pharmcy without spectators present and All in all, tennis was the winner the semi-finals and finals drew and STC welcomes all members The overall winners of the series are Henry and Hester Crowther on c r o w d s o f e n t h u s i a s t i c of the community to join the 90 points, (pictured below) 2nd place went to Mark Norrish and Peter Off the Mat supporters egging on their club. Schnetler - also on 90 points. 3rd place went to Tim van Zeller and Boedie Tillie on 88 points. Sedge Bowling Club News

Please join us on a Sedgefield Island Fundraising Walk. Date: Friday 20 November 2020 Time: 17:45 - 18:45 Dogs welcome The Hospice Fun Walk was Those walkers or runners who due to take place just before had already paid an entry fee Start and finish at Fish Eagle Green the country went into a level 5 will not have to pay again when on the Island lockdown. the Hospice Fun Walk is re- (route will be provided) There was much enthusiasm scheduled and Sedgefield NO ENTRY FEE : DONATIONS WELCOME and support for the event with Pharmacy will retain all the many pre-race entries. relevant information and Look forward to seeing However, it was most names for the future event. you there!! unfortunate that due to We do hope that all of your Queries: Barby 0721482916, lockdown the event had to be previous enthusiasm will also Paul 0818985642 cancelled. It is hoped that the be carried forward in support of event can be re-scheduled for this worthy event. We will keep 2021. you posted regarding details of Please note that all of the pre- the new date and starting time, race entry fees received by it will most probably be held on Sedgefield Pharmacy have a Saturday afternoon. been paid over to Knysna/ Watch this space! Next Full Moon: Sedgefield Hospice. 30 November 2020 4 November - 18 November 2020 Full Moon New Moon INVITATION points in the process. But his Monthly Mug competition, first about this. Wed 4 low tides 11:02 23:33 high tides 05:12 17:20 Sedgefield Bowling smiles soon disappeared and he by sprinkling the course with The worst player of the day, sunrise 05:25 sunset 19:00 moonrise 22:40 moonset 07:49 sadly broke down in tears when it light rain and then allowing a playing medal but only by a Thur 5 low tide 11:33 high tides 05:43 17:55 Club was revealed that he had been cool breeze to cool down the hot whisker, was Peter Schnetler, sunrise 05:24 sunset 19:01 moonrise 23:34 moonset 08:36 Friday – 6, 13 & 20 beaten by Brian Gerard who players under a sunny sky. who has a 5 handicap, with a Fri 6 low tides 00:08 12:11 high tides 06:19 18:37 November finished with a 41. The only gross score of 97, taking a 12 on sunrise 05:23 sunset 19:02 moonrise - moonset 09:29 Time: 4.30 – 5.00pm 22/10/20 decent drive Brian had all day The A division, playing medal, one hole. There is no suggestion Sat 7 low tides 00:51 13:07 high tides 07:09 19:39 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Those acquainted with the was when he left his house for was eventually won by Trevor that this has anything to do with sunrise 05:23 sunset 19:03 moonrise 00:24 moonset 10:26 Entry fee R40 per person includes Boerewors Roll American author, O Henry, may the golf course but apparently his Pahl at a canter with a net 55. He the club championships looming Sun 8 low tides 01:54 14:58 high tides 08:31 21:21 sunrise 05:22 sunset 19:04 moonrise 01:10 moonset 11:29 Game played over 12 ends. Teams consist of 4 players recall his view of life as a series putting was uncanny.. He was followed by Ian Wright with in the near future. Losing out on (any combination of men, women and youths) of sobs, sniffles and smiles with maintains that this achievement 60 and then a surprised Des the “Duck” was Henry Crowther Mon 9 low tides 03:43 17:24 high tides 10:40 23:14 Bowls available to all players. Mentors available, if needed. sunrise 05:21 sunset 19:05 moonrise 01:52 moonset 12:34 sniffles predominating. Well had nothing to do with his Munro with 61. The evergreen who had to tee off from the third Dress casual, shoes must be ‘flat soled’ or barefoot to avoid these three characteristics were handicap. There were plenty of Jan Lotter was fourth with 63. hole seven times. He argues that Tue 10 low tides 05:36 18:29 high tide 11:59 damage to the greens. in blatant force in this day’s sniffles. this is his contribution to the sunrise 05:20 sunset 19:06 moonrise 02:29 moonset 13:41 c o m p e t i t i o n w h i c h w a s In third spot, after a countout, The B division was won by opening of the Swartvlei mouth Wed 11 low tides 06:36 19:15 high tides 00:25 12:50 Lucky draw and Raffle. individual stableford but only was Peter Schnetler on 36 Brian Stewart, who played a as there was a distinct rise in the sunrise 05:20 sunset 19:07 moonrise 03:05 moonset 14:49 R1 000 prize for the team three clubs plus a putter were followed by Peter Heath with really great game, with 38 vlei’s water level. Oh Henry! Thur 12 low tides 07:21 19:57 high tides 01:16 13:32 with the highest score at allowed. Vaughan Smith on 34 in fourth points. This, however, was after sunrise 05:19 sunset 19:08 moonrise 03:39 moonset 15:59 the end of the tournament. spot. a c o u n t o u t w i t h a 2 0 Fri 13 low tides 08:01 20:37 high tides 02:01 14:13 sunrise 05:18 sunset 19:09 moonrise 04:12 moonset 17:10 To enter contact Rosalie Terry Savage, on a beautiful day handicapper, Peter Heath, also Horning on 083 245 5251 for golf, played the best game of 29/10/20 with a 38. The latter’s playing Sat 14 low tides 08:39 21:16 high tides 02:43 14:54 his life. Driving and chipping Nature went out of its way to partner, Brian Gerard, was third sunrise 05:17 sunset 19:10 moonrise 04:48 moonset 18:23 beautifully he accumulated 40 prepare the weather for the with 37. There is nothing strange Sun 15 low tides 09:18 21:55 high tides 03:25 15:35 sunrise 05:17 sunset 19:11 moonrise 05:28 moonset 19:38 Mon 16 low tides 09:58 22:34 high tides 04:06 16:17 Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication (including inserts) are not necessarily those of the members of The Edge Community sunrise 05:16 sunset 19:12 moonrise 06:13 moonset 20:50 Newspaper and no liability therefore is accepted. Letters to the Editor will, on request, be published under nom de plumes provided that the Tue 17 low tides 10:39 23:13 high tides 04:47 16:58 names and addresses of authors are supplied. Whilst every care is taken with the reproduction of photographs and other submitted formats and/or sunrise 05:16 sunset 19:13 moonrise 07:04 moonset 21:59 articles, no liability is accepted by The Edge Community Newspaper or its members for any loss or damage that may occur. Wed 18 low tides 11:21 23:52 high tides 05:29 17:40 sunrise 05:15 sunset 19:14 moonrise 08:01 moonset 23:01

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