RM-438171R Thursday November 14, 2019 Whiteys have talent A sparkling night for www.whiteriverpost.co.za 2 indeed 4 local restaurateurs 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. Pumas 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. 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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 <5*3(04,+7,5:065 +V`V\RUV^VMHU`W\ISPJZLY]HU[^OVKPKUV[JSHPTOPZVYOLY.,7-WLUZPVU& (YL`V\HKLWLUKLU[VMHKLJLHZLKWLYZVU^OV^VYRLKMVYNV]LYUTLU[HUKJVU[YPI\[LK[V[OL.,7-HUK