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Jon Tombs of the Stevenson-Hamilton Pipe Band. Insert: The chairman of MOTH Mpumalanga, Karel de Beer and Fred Naudé, a 96-year-old war veteran. We stand in remembrance Charl Pienaar an Angolan bush war veteran, said the professional demonstration by De Beer. He never forget the sacrifices which were soldiers gave their lives in order for us to also commended the Lowveld Aero Club, made by brave young men who fought WHITE RIVER - The annual have a tomorrow. who did a fly-by and have done so for the in the various wars,” Col Olck Otto, a Remembrance Sunday parade was attended “We all fought for a common purpose past 40 years. war veteran, said. “Wars are so senseless, by Shellhole members and war veterans to and we are here to commemorate all our When laying the wreaths, John Shaw really,” he added. commemorate the soldiers who have died fallen friends that have died in action from represented the British South African Fred Naudé (96), the last remaining since WWI. all the war conflicts since WWI.” Police, Andy Haslam the British Parachute World War II war veteran, had this to say Remembrance Sunday is held annually on Wreaths were laid and a moment of Regiment, Robbie Robertse the South about this historic day: “Even after all the second Sunday in November, closest to silence observed during the Stevenson- African Parachute Regiment, Ben these years, since my attendance thereof Armistice Day, which marked the ceasefire Hamilton Pipe Band’s melodies that Engelbrecht the South African Infantry from 1947, it is still the most important day that put an end to all hostilities of WWI at evoked nostalgia among those that attended Division, Dewald Jacobs the MOTH of my life.” 11:00, on November 11, 1918. the event. Ex-Services Cottage Association, Jack The MOTH Shellhole’s Nelspruit leg They assembled on Sunday at the The South African National Defence Swanepoel the Animal Handlers Regiment of this historic event took place yesterday Memorable Order of Tin Hats (MOTH) Forces’ Regiment Botha also marched and Jon Tombs the Stevenson-Hamilton Pipe evening, which marked the eleventh hour Shellhole in White River. The chairman in formation, which was described as Band. of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of Mpumalanga Shellhole, Karel de Beer, a fantastic show of support and a very “It is important for people to read and since the armistice in 1918.

437906NC 2 White River Post NEWS Thursday November 14, 2019 Whiteys have talent indeed Mariana Balt Nadia Abdallah took hula hoop dancing to another level for first place White River Primary School's in grade three, but Siyabonga Motha, annual talent competition ended with who could be mistaken for a much a glamorous event at the Barnyard smaller Michael Jackson on stage, Theatre at Casterbridge Lifestyle used those familiar and extraordinary Centre recently. dance moves to be crowned as junior After a year of planning and overall winner. preparation, knockout rounds and Anika van Staden acted her way more preparation, the now prestigious through severe hassles with hair to competition finale brought excellent first place for grade four and two more entertainment to the audience. All dance groups, that of Kareen, Saveri, items were of high quality and testified Leanne and Neha, and the Versace of exceptional talent. dance group, won the grade five and The winners were worthy of the six categories. Migael Ludik not only Kimmy brings us applause and trophies awarded. talked to himself in his monologue, Skyler Steyn and his clever ways but also reached the ears of the with a hockey stick took him to first adjudicators to be declared winner of open-air opera place among the grade ones, the grade sevens. Mariana Balt while the dance group Asanda The overall winner of the seniors, and Nomhle took first place however, was Jenilee Nieuwenhuizen The talented opera singer, Kimmy Skota, among the grade twos. with her angelic voice. will perform with the Lowveld Community Orchestra in the garden at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre on Sunday November 24 from 17:00 to 19:00. There will be a short intermission where drinks and food will be on sale. Skota is a professional opera singer, specifically a lyric soprano. She obtained a diploma in opera, BMus (honours) and a postgraduate diploma in performance at the University of Cape Town in 2008. She is best known for her performances with internationally acclaimed Dutch violinist André Rieu, which led to her touring and performing all over the world between 2010 and 2013. Besides opera, she also sings jazz, soul and gospel. Katie van der Heever. Skyler Steyn. Skota now lives in the Lowveld. Tickets for her performance cost R200 and R150 for pupils and pensioners. They are available from Quicket or direct from the Hans van der Merwe showroom at Casterbridge. Enquiries: [email protected].

Migael Ludik. Die Briljantjies. Chironia van der Walt. play for PCA Mariana Balt golf and the auction afterwards. Hattingh thanked the 437943R The recent charity golf day at Pumas with Pieter Burger and Mbombela Golf Club, in aid of Cassandra Jacobs, Darren Pediatric Care Africa (PCA), was Plumb from Mbombela Golf described as “just awesome” by Club, Pinky Phosa, Nkomazi founder André Hattingh and his Fuel and Kwanyoni Lodge for staff. being the halfway house food The event, with the Pumas sponsors. rugby team, was initiated and “A special thanks to all the organised by Erika Dickinson to players and the people that raise funds for PCA. supported the auction by either 3/($6(127( An astonishing amount of donating items or buying it,” $OOTXHULHVRQDGYHUWLVHPHQWVDQGDFFRXQWVPXVWEHGRQHLQZULWLQJDQG R112 000 was raised with the he added. PXVWUHDFK/RZYHOG0HGLD ZLWKLQGD\VRISXEOLFDWLRQRIDGYHUWLVHPHQW )DLOLQJWRGRVRZLOOUHVXOWLQWKHRUGHUDQGDGYHUWLVHPHQWEHLQJDFFHSWHGDV FRUUHFW1RIXUWKHUGLVFXVVLRQVZLOOEHHQWHUHGLQWR $FFRXQWVVWULFWO\GD\V &DQFHOODWLRQVRIDGYHUWLVHPHQWV LQFOXGLQJUHVHUYHG VSDFH PXVWUHDFK /RZYHOG0HGLDLQZULWLQJDWOHDVWZRUNLQJGD\VEHIRUHSXEOLFDWLRQGDWH )DLOLQJWRFRPSO\WKHDGYHUWLVHUZLOOEHKHOGOLDEOHIRUWKHFRVWRIWKHDOORWWHG VSDFHUHVHUYHG

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The Uplands Prep Choir. Elderly, ’tis the season to be spoiled by Care Buddies Zani Barrish and private residents. to give them something to look Pupils from Uplands Prep forward to," said Care Buddies With the festive season on served as hosts and hostesses and founder, Yvonne McHeath. our doorstep, the Care Buddies the Uplands choir, directed by McHeath called the day a held their annual Christmas choir master Braam Smit, also big success and also thanked celebration at the NG Kerk on blessed the audience with its all the Care Buddies volunteers November 6. angelic voices. for their commitment in 2019. According to Care Buddies “The main aim of Care “It is a privilege to have all secretary, Amanda Brugman, Buddies is to love the elderly our old folk together; we love the volunteers prepared a festive in our community and to make to treat them throughout the luncheon for 220 elderly citizens them feel valued. We do this by year, but today makes them feel from Rustig Old Age Home, weekly visits to the old folk and extra special and loved," she Andrew Andrews, Tony Tanbourlas and Ella Nel. White River Macadamia Care arranging functions like this one elaborated.

Lolo Koekemoer (grade seven) from Uplands with Gloria Luus.

Watch videos of the festivities on White River Post's Facebook page Cure Buddy volunteers. Photos: Desiré Fourie

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Restaurateurs of, among others, the new Big Bear Spur Steak Ranch and Phat Boys Beer House, Duncan and Engela Elvey with winemaster Chris de Klerk of Distell and Carmen and Chris Naude of Marlins and Phat Boys. A sparkling night for local restaurateurs Marius Bakkes Last week was an infrequent opportunity for local restaurateurs to sit down themselves, to relax, eat, drink and be merry at a tasting and pairing of food The owners of Hamiltons, Trevor and Debbie Todd, with and some of the best wines on offer by Arista Saunders of Distell who hosted the evening with John and Lyn Davis of Picasso’s national wine maker, Distell. winemaster Chris de Klerk and Marius de Beer of Distell. and Habana 64 at Bagdad. Distell’s in-house winemaster, Chris de Klerk, travelled all the way from Johannesburg to introduce a choice of its outstanding Plaisir de Merle Estate wines at a gourmet dinner put together at Habana 64 at Bagdad outside White River. The evening commenced on a high note with Plesir de Merle Grand Brut Methode Cap Classiques. It was served with chilled fondant paired with Nederburg’s Noble Late oysters drizzled with lime and tobacco Harvest. and sprinkled with pomegranate. The This was indeed a meal to remember bottles were opened the traditional way; and a rare opportunity to experience and Trevor and Tasmin Savage from Ulusaba in sabering or sabrage, as the French say. enjoy. Though not their regular fare, Habana Lauren Fick of Little Pilgrim’s Boutique Hotel Sabie Sands with Kelly and Jamie Watt from At the 2017 International Wine & Spirit 64 caters for every need on request, said with Zelda Roos Kerslake and Fanus Cloete, Seasons in Africa: Perry’s Bridge Hollow, Competition (IWSC), the 2014 vintage of restaurateur John Davis. for many years well known in the local liquor Kuka, Hippo Hollow, Casterbridge Hollow and the Plaisir de Merle Grand Brut won gold industry. Magnolia. as the most outstanding bottle-fermented wine in the world, competing with all the great French names. South African sparkling wines are made in the traditional French method (methode champenoise), referred to as Methode Cap Classiques or MCCs. Wine that has been impregnated with CO2 bubbles is simply termed “sparkling wine” whereas MCCs undergo a second fermentation in the bottle to create the sought-after bubbles. Trading at less than half the price of its well established French rivals; the likes of Dom Perignon, Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot; this is currently the best buy any lover of good champagne can dream of. The rest of the menu was just as impressive, with a salmon starter served with a wooded Plaisir de Merle Chardonnay, followed by an excellent rack of lamb plated still somewhat pink on the bone together with a Cabernet Sauvignon. The Plaisir de Merle Merlot was Wine master Chris de Klerk demonstrates complimented with platter of cheese and the art of how to open a bottle of bubbly by preserves, followed by a baked chocolate means of a sabrage, as the Frenchmen say. Thursday November 14, 2019 White River Post 5

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Call 013-754-1669 or send an Email to [email protected] Thursday November 14, 2019 COMMUNITY White River Post 7 Dads and daughters dance the night away together

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It was a glamorous occasion when proud men recently accompanied the much younger women, who probably take first place in their hearts, to a fancy ball held at the NG Kerk in White River. The event was White River Primary’s annual Father and Daughter Ball, one of the highlights of both parties’ annual calendars. For the fathers it as an opportunity to brag with their Participants ready to take on the walk. daughters and for the latter it was pure bliss to spend the evening in the arms of their superheroes. The organisers brought their side and made sure that this White River walks for hope festive event was everything they had dreamed of - from the The community of White River recently got up early and participated in the Walk for flower-power theme to the food Johnny and Namhla Mnisi. Hope, a fun walk in aid of the Millennium Home of Hope. The event was sponsored by and entertainment. the Legogote Villagers and several prizes could be won. All the funds went to the home Apart from many photographs and participants could enjoy the fun event, knowing that they made a difference in a taken during the evening, the event was also captured on video child’s life. and is available on the now popular digiTV channel offered by the school.

Lambert Oosthuizen with Sophia Sygman Mnisi, Johnny Morgan and Bigboy Silinda walk to raise Buyile Khoza does her part. Anton and Mignon Louw. and Isabel. funds for Millennium Home of Hope.

Plaaslike seuns stoei volgende jaar weer Twee van Witrivier Stoeiklub se lede was vir die Pumas-span gekies wat op 26 Oktober aan die Noordvaal Kampioenskappe in die LC de Villiers-saal in Pretoria deelgeneem het. Dié eer het Christo Nagel jr. vir die derde jaar te beurt geval, en Danilo Pretorius kon vir die eerste keer sy staal daar gaan wys. Slegs een stoeier uit elke provinsie word per gewigsgroep gekies om die provinsie te verteenwoordig, dus was dit is ‘n groot voorreg en prestasie vir elke seun. Spanne wat aan dié kampioenskappe deelgeneem het, sluit die Bulle, Valke, Lions, Pumas en Limpopo in. Die Pumas het algeheel ‘n vierde plek gekry, nadat hulle ongelukkig die brons medalje met slegs twee punte en ‘n silwer medalje met maar net vier punte gemis het. Die plaaslike manne het egter hul plek in die Pumas- span volgestaan en sien reeds uit na volgende jaar se uitdagings. 436930R

Zenta Delport. Estelle de Villiers. Photo: Alex Willemse Alisha Putter. Tanya McHardy. Natasha Wales with Nishka. Runners and furry friends take on the Fit to Go trail run Landé Willemse of the festive season, with a strong fun element built into the Saturday was the perfect day programme. for the Fit to Go Gym trail run What made the fun run so that was hosted in aid of SPCA much more attractive was White River at the Bagdad probably the breakfast special Centre. The overcast sky and awaiting entrants at the finish cool breeze made it easier to line, courtesy of Zannas Café. finish the five kilometres that What nicer way to end of your started at the airfield and ended morning exercise than to sit at Zannas Café. down to a plate of bacon and egg The theme was "A Splash of on toast, with fresh orange juice? Blue" and everybody took this to It was also an opportunity heart, as a sea of shades of blue for the SPCA to show off their lined up at exactly 07:00 at the brand-new vehicle, after their starting line. previous one was written off in This was an occasion the an accident. whole family - including pets Prizes were even awarded to - could enjoy and the sponsors the furry runners, and first prize believe it was the perfect went to Maggie, who ran with opportunity to herald the start her human friend Peter Bower.

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Trail running is a sport activity which combines running, and, where there are steep gradients, hiking, that is run on any unpaved surface. It is similar to both mountain and fell running. Mountain running may, however, include paved sections. Peter Bower and Maggie. Tanya Potgieter and Dene Pohl. Photo: Alex Willemse