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Last Saturday the Kowie River was buzzing with excitement as 217 ca-noeists of all ages, backed by a num-ber of enthusiastic supporters from around the Eastern Cape, took to the water for the latest instalment of the annual Jumbo Kowie Intercity Chal-lenge.

The canoe race comes to Port Alfred every year and attracts some fierce competition. Founded almost 30 years ago, the race was originally a chal-lenge between the cities of Port Eliza-beth and East London, but over time it has evolved and is now contested be-tween the Bluewater Canoe Club from Port Elizabeth, Border Canoe Club from East London, Rhodes University Canoe Club, Fish River Canoe Club from Craddock, St Francis Paddling Club and Kowie Paddling Club.

There are categories for canoeists

from under-8s to great grand masters over the age of 65. Points are awarded to clubs based on the performance as well as participation of their rowers in their respective race categories. Bor-

der Canoe Club was crowned cham-pions for this year with a record 450 points and was awarded the Sisteen Trophy. The long course men’s dou-bles race was won by Stuart Laing and

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Ryan Louw from Port Elizabeth, while Border Canoe Club made a clean sweep of the long course singles races. Race organiser, Gavin Dickinson, highlighted the importance of the occasion to both young and experienced pad-dlers.

“It is a chance for them to bet-ter their skills on the flat water. A lot of paddlers also participate here to prepare for the Fish River Marathon later this year, which is the most important canoe mara-thon in this region” he said.

“Jumbo (the clothing and foot-

wear retailer) is our sponsor for the event and we are very grateful for the support they have shown,” he added.

Dickinson also expressed his delight at the involvement of the local Kowie Paddling Club over the last two years. He noted the sterling work done by Rich-ard Legg, Bruce Lloyd and Rick Betts in helping the club off the ground.

The action-packed event con-tinues to grow every year and it is certainly one to look out for on the annual local sporting calendar.

Some of the 217 competitors in the Kowie Jumbo Intercity Challenge doing a last minute preparations before their races.

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How to play: Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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Across1 It looks bad! (3,4,3) 7 Authority to swindle an underling (8) 8 Fall for a day out? (4) 9 Tease a twerp (4) 10 Scottish city producing low gags (7) 12 Pacific islanders geting receipts in a muddle (11) 14 Aspen is producing flowers (7) 16 Nipper caught by police? (4) 19 Cried quietly in the rain? (4) 20 Chap taking exercise with a big baboon (8) 21 Gardener is upset by soldiers (10)

Down1 Fish prepared for tutor (5) 2 A snob, perhaps, where title is involved? (7) 3 Ivan the Terrible is conceited (4) 4 A letter for the publican? (8) 5 More than one abominable snowman still exists (5) 6 Girl from Ulster with old king (6) 11 They sell a nameless variety (8) 12 Aircraft seen in trees? (6) 13 Swell sort of general (7) 15 Art is required to play an Indian instrument (5) 17 Author of The Time Machine in a cathedral city (5) 18 Girl seen in Benidorm (4)

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rial If you mess with my GREEN, I turn RED

I commute daily on the R72 and on a recent journey I was, as is not unusual on the R72, stuck behind a truck owned by a national retailer. I really don’t mind cruising at 80km/hour, as I’m all for more efficient fuel consumption - I am forever grateful to the friend who explained how much fuel you save if you travel con-stantly at lower rpm’s.

And besides I’ve hung up my tag as ‘Mommy Rush’ – the title my older boys gave me many years ago when they explored what my title would be if I was a

Mr Men or a Little Miss book – I will add, this was uttered as we flew around a corner in a bright yellow Beetle on the way to school and work.

What’s more, my decision to live here

in paradise is motivated largely by the quality of the quieter lifestyle on offer and enjoying the unspoilt beauty of our roadside scenery definite-ly qualifies as a criteria! If you beg to differ, I suggest you head over to a neighbouring city and try find the scenery while you commute to and from work daily. For example, what was wine lands in the Western Cape are fast becoming back to back housing estates with shopping malls interspersed and the Cape Town--Somerset-West stretch of highway, like the Johannes-burg-Pretoria stretch, offers almost continues development. Even East Lon-don is no longer the quieter small city I once knew, and the deserted East Coast Resorts route I so loved to travel late at night or over a weekend, after getting off shift, is now simply a fond memory from my days as journalist at the Daily Dispatch. Nowadays it too offers continuously built up areas and it takes forever before you begin to experience the Wild Coast from a roadside perspective.

But back to my R72 commuting, as I travel what grabs my attention and solicit my anger – as incidents of utter sense of helplessness usually does for us mere mortals – is when the plastic bottle, or fast food outlet packag-ing comes flying past my windscreen. I’m not worried about personal ve-hicle damage but the littering really gets my goat, as they say. Where were these folks when the rest of us were taught to Zap it in a Zibbi blik … Time to bring back the campaign? Why do I feel helpless, well it happens too fast to capture the culprit on camera, besides I’m driving and shouldn’t be handling a smart phone or camera while I’m driving (right folks?) and as it is not always a well-known retailer’s truck who offends it could well just be an arbitrary motorist, so I have scant recourse to report such an offender.

On one such an occasion then, my youngest son, aged 9 at the time,

watched my reaction, and tapped his older brother on the shoul-der and said: “Wow, when you mess with mommy’s GREEN she really turns RED”.

You’ll see more editorials along this line in future as the well-being of our Earth and sustainable use of her splendour is a mat-ter dear to me, and a matter that should be a priority on every individual and household’s agenda. We only have one earth, treat her wisely and with respect for that is the legacy you leave behind for your children and their children to come. Maya Lloyd

P.S. I have, since my return to the Eastern Cape in April 2013, developed an additional R72-issue, the fact that motorists (regardless of race, gender or age category) do not appear to

understand the road-markings and this time I don’t feel helpless as we can publish images and explanations of the rules and hopefully educate a few souls on the way and in so-doing keep our roads safer.

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PoRT ALFRED resident Kim Fouché has been selling Annique Health and Beauty Products for the better part of seven years. She was introduced to the products by her sister in Cape Town, who upon hearing of her infant niece’s allergy to bath products had sent Kim a few items from the Annique Baby range. Kim was subsequently delighted to see the rash fade from her daughter’s skin, and became curious about other uses for Rooibos extracts.

Interestingly, her story parallels that of Annique’s founder, Annique Theron, who in 1971 discovered the soothing power of Rooibos infused milk formula when quieting a colicky baby. Theron published many books on her findings, including The Rooibos Baby, and The Primitive Lifestyle. Her self -titled company, Annique, now does extensive farming in the Western Cape, and uses mainly the petiole, or top part of the leaves, which contain the

most potent nutrition and are considered of a higher quality.

Annique’s skin care lines are updated every three years to integrate scientific breakthroughs. one such addition is Aquavital, a moisture complex containing 16

different proteins which revitalize tired skin. Their products target all ages, gender and ethnicities and include a Men’s range, Makeup, and Baby products. A few examples of Annique’s skin care regimes are The Spa range, reasonably priced body oils and creams for dehydrated skin; oily and problem areas are combated by the Synergy line; and uneven pigmentation is lessened by the Essense collection. The Body Expert range is also significant in reducing cellulite and draining the lymph nodes of toxins.

Not only do they concentrate on skin care, Annique also stocks an extensive array of perfumes, natural slimming aids and vitamins. The Resque line relies on the strong scents of wintergreen, peppermint oil and menthol to ease muscular pains, headaches and sinusitis and also offers a cream to prevent blistering and bruising. According to Kim, Annique’s wide variety of Rooibos tea infusions makes the product beneficial to the user’s health and

Kim Fouche, Port Alfred –based dis-tributor of the Annique range of Health and Beauty Products, is delighted to announce that she will now be supply-ing the Annique products on a full time basis.

Forty years of home made eats, arts and crafts in KentonThe Kenton home Industries is an institu-tion in the seaside village. established 40 years ago it continues to offer locals and vis-itors to the resort, sweet and savourty treats alongside a bevy of handcrafts created with love.

As Mel Beresford, one of the members, suggests “It not only offers a wide variety of treats and gifts but it is also an outlet for the many crafters and home bakers who retire to our town and offer stimulation and pur-pose to so many here in Kenton”.

here you will find home-grown veg, coun-try-fresh chickens and eggs, home-made ginger beer and a selection of indoor plants, also earth-worm tea and earth-worm farms. There’s hand-made glassware, cards, knit-ware, crochet, jewellery and even a selec-tion of second hand books. Candles, honey, cordials, preserves and frozen home-cooked meals. And of course all those tea time treats from savoury quiches to milk tart, koeksis-ters, brownies, morning rusks, anytime bis-cuits and even fudge.

Friendly faces at the Kenton Home Industires, Liz Jardine (left) with Sjoekie Fourie, a founding member of the organisation, and Mel Beresford (right).

longevity. “I get to help people with allergies and conditions, (that’s why) I love what I do,” Kim said.

For a full catalogue and specials, Kim can be contacted between the hours of 09h00 and 17h00 on 072 249 1088 or via email at fouchékimmy@gmail.com.

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events. Trading hours are Tuesday through to Sunday from 8-to-8 and over weekends that at times translates as from 8-to-late when diners are relaxing and enjoying their meals.

Pop in to, 49 Kenton Road, and have a look at what’s on offer and ask Sandor about the up-and-coming September Cheese and Wine evening or give him a call on 073 031 7995.

Kenton Framing

Enthusiastic art lover, Claire Louw, recently purchased Kenton Framing, previously trading as Savannah framers in Kenton-on-Sea. originally from Johannesburg, Claire relocated to Bushman’s River Mouth three years ago. “I have a great love of art and a great collection of my own art and pictures,” Claire said.

Claire’s decision to take over the business was a serendipitous one, having returned from a holiday in China with a delicate paper cutting, she asked a friend where she could have this delicate item framed. The friend recommended Savannah framers. Claire met Di Bott, the then owner of the business, and the women struck up a great rapport. Claire’s friend later enquired whether she came right with the framing and just happened to mention that the business was for sale. After giving it some thought Claire contacted Di and discovered that Di after meeting Claire had thought her to be the perfect candidate to take over the business and was delighted with being approached. This certainly made for a happy transition period in the business which saw Di and Claire working side by side with Di passing on skills and know-how until the 1st of August when Claire took over the reins entirely.

“I see some beautiful art coming through here and I am delighted to help enhance it,” a beaming Claire said. “The combination of creativity with the need for precision really suits me,” she said. Working in the shop daily also affords Claire, a relative newcomer to the area, opportunities to become familiar with more of the locals and expand her horizons. “I just love it here,” she added.

Kenton Framing stocks an extensive range of frames, mounting and boards. Each work brought in is given the personal touch and made up according to the customer’s unique preferences. “I offer conservation framing which means I do not do anything to the artwork that cannot be undone and we waterproof all works to protect it against damp,” she said.

Kenton Framing is open from 08:30-16:00 daily except for Wednesday’s when as per Kenton tradition it closes at 13:00. on Saturday’s it is open from 08:30-11:30.

Beads For aFrica

It’s a family affair at Beads For Africa, with mom, Di Churnside, dad, Dave, and son, Guy, designing and creating new items for this treasure trove of a shop situated in the basement of the Sea Cottage Estates Building in Kenton on Sea. Even daughter, Dania, has a shelf offering dried fruits and nuts. And after thirteen years with the business, Sarah Mahlangu is part of this happy family at Beads for Africa.

“About 20 years ago we moved from the Vaal River to Randburg and on recommendation of friends came down here for a holiday. We found a little advertisement for the business under our vehicle’s windscreen wiper and decided to have a look. We decided there and then to do it and also bought a small fisherman’s cottage in Elliot Street,” Di said.

Beads For Africa stock mobiles, key rings, bookmarks, jewellery catering for everyone from bracelets for kids and lovely ethnic and funky items for all to more elegant items for adults and so much more. A hand made bag range from Zimbabwe and wood carvings and other wooden items created by Dave. All the bead items are made with carefully sourced Czechoslovakia glass beads.

Up-cycling is a natural trend for Dave, for example Di pointed out the spectacular range of copper jewellery made from the pipes of their old geyser. Another item, a unique black glass pendant was created from the glass from a bottle they brought back from Wales many years ago, which unfortunately broke, but which Dave up-cycled into this unique treasure.

The Intarsia or laminated wood jewellery and accessory items, are detailed and time-consuming works to create, but the final products offer such richness with the contrasts created between the light and darker shadings of wood utilised.

You need to spend time in this busy little basement as there are so many items to peruse, here you’ll find an item to suite every personality, a gift for everyone. And on the slight chance that you don’t see anything that tickles your fancy why not ask for a custom-made design.

Beads For Africa is also a great place to source individualised items for guests of every kind of function – from weddings through to business events – a key ring, a bookmark, or a personalised wine stem adornment to add that extra pizazz to your next elegant dinner.

The trading hours are 08:30-16:00 except for Wednesday’s when they close at 13:00 and on Saturday’s they are open until 13:00.

sunshine spar

The Sunshine Spar recently underwent a revamp with the installation of a new floor, refrigeration, touch screen cash points, and front entrances.

“We need to design a store that can accommodate both our in and out of season trade,” Christo Pienaar, one of the three owners of the business, said. The other owners are Francois Wehmeyer and Nelmarie Jansen.

“We are a community-minded enterprise and we are well aware of the importance of catering for our 11 months out of the year trade, our valued locals, having said that our facilities need to be upgraded in regularly in order to make the annual seasonal transition which brings with it additional demands and requirements in order for us to operate more efficiently,” he added.

The growth of the Sunshine Spar over the years has created employment opportunities and in order to continue striving for an improved standard of service, the owners reinvest into their store at regular intervals in order to offer even better service for their existing clientele.

“Where we can buy local produce, we do, for example in our fruit and vegetable section we currently stock tomatoes, cucumbers and salad packs all sourced locally,” Christo said. Speciality items are stocked according to demand but if there are items that you require on a regular basis but do not yet find on their shelves, all you need to do is ask. “We cater for demand,” Christo said.

Boardwalk Building, Kenton Rd 082 833 0245

We create family heirloomsHandcrafted wood furniture

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FOCUS ON KENTON ON SEAmaBini’s coFFee shop

Sandor Isaacs is an old hand in the coffee shop and restaurant business, but it wasn’t until last year December when he finally took the plunge to set-up shop for himself. “I have worked in restaurants and coffee shops in the area since my high school days, then one day a local lady who had come to know me over the years as I worked in various different venues, said to me, “Sandor it’s time for you to stop working for other people and to start your own business”. Initially Sandor gave scant regard to the comment but hours later he pondered the idea and realised other than a permanent venue, he already had everything required to set up shop, as he and a friend were already running a catering business, Glitz ‘n Glamour, and had all the essentials required to run a coffee shop.

The venue on Main Street lent itself to apportioning a section of the premises to arts and crafts and Sandor contacted local artists and crafters and offered them the opportunity to exhibit their wares on site. “Having interesting things to look at gives my clients something to do while their meal is being prepared,” he added.

A unique touch is the fact that all Mabini menu items are also available as take away meals from their daily menu through to the Sunday Lunch menu offering. All food is prepared freshly on site with one or two treasured items in the dessert line brought in by local ‘experts’. Breakfast, lunch and dinner and tea-time is catered for and pizzas are on offer too. The daily specials are extremely reasonably priced and offer handsome portions.

Mabini’s is available for venue hire and also offer catering for all

Di, Sarah and Guy of Beads for Africa, hard at work, brain-storming, designing and creating new treasures for their trove.

Sandor Isaacs, your friendly host at Mabini's Coffee Shop in Kenton on Sea

Claire Louw is living her passion each day as new owner of Ken-ton Framing

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The Sunshine Spar and Tops is open from 07:30-18:00 Monday to Friday; 07:30-14:00 on Saturdays and 07:30-13:00 on Sundays. During season the hours are extended to 19:00 or 20:00 depending on the demand.

cannon plant & tool hire

Cannon Plant & Tool Hire recently extended their services after building new premises in Boknes. Initially owner, Piet van Rooyen, built the premises as he needed a workshop where he could service and repair his equipment. However Piet soon realised that the need existed for a small hardware convenience store which stocks small items builders working in Cannon Rock or Boknes may require.

Piet originally started Canon Plant & Tool Hire from his garage in Cannon Rocks after 20 years in construction whilst working for Telkom. The demand soon outgrew his premises with the generous support from the local community of builders in Boknes, Kenton, Bushman’s and Alexandria and that’s when, almost nine years ago, the premises in Kenton, located at number one School Road, was opened.

Cannon Plant & Tool Hire cater for all builders’ equipment tool hire and is open from 07:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday and also offer a delivery service for a fee. Natasha Basson is available on site in Kenton to assist you while Hannetjie Beneke is in charge of the mini-hardware store on Boknes or give Piet a call on 072 356 0108/046 648 2237.

second to none

Russell Smith and Kathy Lawson, owners of the

popular antiques and collectible shop Second to None, now have a showroom across the road from Second to None for their new venture named The Woodsmith. Trevor Geldeblom is working with them, manning the showroom floor where a few choice items will be displayed. All the furniture being displayed and sold by The Woodsmith will be handcrafted wooden items with a few upmarket modern pieces thrown into the mix. The idea for The Woodsmith was born

046 648 2237

Boknes Mini Hardware Phone: 072 858 3981

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“Where great friends meet, drink and eat"“Where great friends meet, drink and eat"Mabini’s Coffee ShopMabini’s Coffee Shop

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FOCUS ON KENTON ON SEA

Claire LouwCell: 082 556 6509

email: kentonframing@gmail.comNEXT TO KENTON GLASS & ALUMINIUM

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out of Second to None which handles a lot of restoration of antiques. “We create family heirlooms, we are extremely proud of our workmanship and the business has grown as a result of the demand” said a smiling Russell. Clients can order furniture to be made in a specific style, wood and size to suit your personal requirements or one can choose from what is available, bearing in mind that each handcrafted piece is unique.

Wiseman and Jennay from Tops, in Kenton on Sea, are on hand to offer you friendly assistance with your purchases.

The friendly folks from Second to None/The Woodsmith in Ken-ton-on-Sea: Hennie Meyer, (long distance driver and jack of all trades), Russell Smith (owner) and Trevor Geldeblom (salesman).

Kathy Lawson, co-owner of Second to None, handles all the administration as well sales of the antiques and collectibles.

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3 x Bedsitter units(single persons only)R1900.00 pm inc W&L

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSAlcohol Anon - 082 973 1604Ambulance (Private) - (046) 624 4240AVIS Rent a Car - (046) 624 4353/4044Child Welfare - 083 652 3951/046 624 5793Fire Brigade - (046) 624 1111Multi Security - (046) 624 2508Nature Conservation - 082 753 1716NSRI - 083 212 1277PA Hospital - (046) 604 4000PA Municipality - (046) 624 1140Sky Alarms - (046) 624 2806SPCA - (046) 624 1919Towing Service - 082 958 3839

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Water Tank & PumpInstallation.

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TUITION

Extra Math or other subjectsupport sessions available for

Grade 7-9 learners.Consolidate primary school skills inpreparation or during the transition

to secondary school in relaxedenvironment provided.

Contact Maya Lloyd on082 393 9250 or

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Contact

onterryk@telkomsa.netTel: 046 624 4591Cell: 082 676 1742

COMPUTER SERVICES

COMPUCAREComputers(Pty)Ltd70 Southwell Road

Port AlfredTel: 046 624 8295

office@compucarecomputers.co.za

RESTORATION/REPAIRS

Restoration & RepairsTo all makes of furniture

Including Riempies and Sash windows

Contact Brian Penny (046) 624 5145

REFLEXOLOGY

Barbara MainQualified in

Swedish Massage & Reflexology5 Jack's Close, Port Alfred

Tel: (046) 624 5203 Cell: 074 370 0648

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Murray: 082 366 9878 / Sandy: 072 266 2524Tel: (046) 624 9069 o/h

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Cell: 073 618 1155

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Boat & Bakkie RailsContact: 072 156 1739 or 083 568 1328

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NOW OPENPORT ALFRED HOSPICE SHOP

The Shop will now be open everyWednesday from 9 am to 12 pm.

Visit the shop at:No. 1 Alfred Road, Port Alfred.

SUNSHINE COAST HOSPICEUrgently require stock for their charity shop. We

accept anything including furniture, crockery, cutlery,kitchen appliances, electrical appliances, glassware,paintings, ornaments, bedding, toys, bric a brac etc

WE ALSO REQUIRE BOOKSONE MAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN’S

TREASURE

WOOL NEEDEDSunshine Coast Hospiceis in urgent need of wool

For their ladies who knit and crochetjerseys for the patients

Any wool is most welcomeContact Karen on (046) 624 4107

HEALTH

Energy for Lifeholistic health practice.

Yoga therapy sessions, Energymassages, Ecopsychology and

Take Time Out Retreats.Contact Maya Lloyd on 082 393 9250

energyforlifemaya@gmail.com

LAWNMOWERS

LAWNMOWERSJ J Lawnmowers

For all repairs and spares salesPetrol, Electric Mowers, Weed Eaters and Brush Cutters.

Also buffing service (all sorts make it shine again),sharpening kitchen knives, cutting blades

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLESBuyer and seller of old cameras, books,

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items and signage.Contact: John Champion

Cell: 083 530 6531 or Tel: 046 624 1751

Visit at

22 Wharf StreetTel: 046 624 4591Cell: 082 676 1742

Emergency CallsEmergency calls from landline 10111

Emergency calls from mobile 112

SAPS Alexandra 046-653-0015 Bathurst 046-625-0636 Kenton-on-Sea 046-648-1222 Nemato 046-624-1238 Port Alfred 046-604-2000/1/2 Seafield 046-675-1113 Traffic Department 046-624-1140 Fire Department 046-624-1140

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7Sunshine Escape :: 23 August 2013

On thE diary25th August - Amazing Chase - We’re looking forward to seeing you at our Amazing Chase @ Botanical Gardens, Grahamstown. Registration 10:30 Race starts at 11:00 R30 adults, and R10 children 12 and under. Contact Makana Tourism 046 622 3241 for more information.30th August – Fish Braai @ Port Alfred & Ski Boat Club. From 12. All are welcome and prices are very affordable30th August – Steak Evening @ Port Alfred & Ski Boat Club. From 17:30. All are welcome and prices are very affordable30th August - Grahamstown Music Society presents Antony Peebles (piano) @ 7:30pm Beethoven Room at the Rhodes University Music Department. Tickets – R80 (adults), R60 (pensioners), R40 (tertiary students) – will be available at the door. Schoolgoers and GMS

members FREE! Peebles has performed in, astonishingly, 131 different countries. The programme for this concert will include Schubert’s Sonata in B flat (D960), Chopin’s Ballade no 1 in G minor, Brahms’s Intermezzo in B flat minor op 117 no 2, and three pieces by Franz Liszt: Transcendental Study no 10 in F minor, Concert Study in D flat (‘Un Sospiro’) and Spanish Rhapsody.31st August - Kowie Crafters Market @ the Library Lawns, Port Alfred24th September – Sunshine Escape/Kowie Boerewors Championships and Kowie Carnival – In Wharf Street. Stalls, beer hall, live entertainment, bands, jumping castles, competitions, etc. Book your stalls by emailing terryk@telkomsa.net or call on 046 624 4591 or visit us at 22 Wharf Street, Port Alfred

Email your events, at no cost to publish, before 2pm on Tuesdays, to terryk@telkomsa.net or drop the info off at our offices at 22 Wharf Street, Port Alfred.

Tickets: (Adults) R25, (Kids under 13) R20. Tuesday Specials - R12.50pp

NOW SHOWING: 23 AUGUST 2013 to 29 AUGUST 2013CINE 1 LONE RANGER Ster Kinekor(10 – 12 PG V) 2h28min Action, Adventure, humourTue - Sat 11h00 15h00 19h00Sun 14h00 17h00

CINE 2 WHITE HOUSE DOWN Ster Kinekor(10 – 12 PG) 2h11min Action, ThrillerTue - Sat 11h00 15h00 19h00Sun 14h00 17h00

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PREVIoUSLY owned vehicles, used cars or second-hand cars, choose your own specific word of choice for it, some even call it ‘demo’ mod-els. No matter the description , they all have ‘mileage’ on the odometer, proving it has been owned and driv-en by someone else and unless the owner’s manual comes with it, you won’t know who or where from.

When searching for a used vehi-cle one should be concerned about quite a lot of pointers. Most impor-tant factor is has any body-repairs been done to it and if so, why ? Ac-cident repairs (in my estimation) should become part of any vehicle’s permanent history. on average most people owns approximately five to seven vehicles in their lifetime, this is not a statistic, but from my own experience in the motor-trade.

The value of your vehicle, as a

trade-in, purely depends on the condition of it. The appraisal of any vehicle begins with the body (shell) and checking whether it has been repainted , has dents or chip marks that needs any form of repair.

Mechanical faults are the next in line for pre-purchase inspection. En-gine, transmission , drive-train, elec-trical systems, glass, etc thereafter one needs to inspect the interio as it is also a factor that lessens the value,

for example take a look at the con-dition of the seats, carpets, look for any dashboard damage and so forth.

Why am I telling you all this? It is entirely up to you, the buyer, to in-spect the possible new (used car) acquisition. In a similar manner the agreements must be made before-hand, if necessary, about any re-quired extra work to be done to such a vehicle.

The joy of owning a newer car is al-ways a thrill to anyone and shouldn’t become a heartache because of some discrepancy not sorted out from the start. The new law concerning buy-ers’ protection is not the answer to anyone. Take my word for it, going to court is not cheap .

Motoring tip for the week: Always make your purchase from a repu-table dealer.

Cheers, Erich.

Motoring matters

By Erich Adendorff

Golden rules for second hand car purchases

WEEKLY RESULTS.DATE: Wednesday 14/08/2013SPoNSoR: PSGCoMPETITIoN: 2 Ball AllianceNo oF PLAYERS: 69VISIToRS: Too many to mentionResults:1st: Neil Menary, Arjan Sap - 492nd: Trevor Taylor, Tom Wagner - 483rd: Mattie Wood, M Preston - 484th: Rhodes Tremeer, Ross Wright - 47Two Clubs:6th: G Cash11th: L NellBest Gross: 71 – Tom WagnerBest Nett: 68 – Ross Wright Nearest the Pins:Debonairs Pizza – 6th: Brian ReidPA River & Ski Boat Club – 8th: Don BroedeletThe Wharf Street Brew Pub – 11th: Leon NellHighlander - 13th: Tom WagnerWimpy Longest Drive - #18th: Nick FoxVW Market Square- Nearest the pin for 2 on 1st: Scotty JacksonJackpot: Carry overDATE: Saturday 17/08/2013SPONSOR: R & M Dairy & Feathers FarmCoMPETITIoN: Betterball StablefordNo oF PLAYERS: 64VISIToRS: Dickley Elliott Group PEResults:1st: Tom Wagner, Arjan Sap - 462nd: Martin Lambrechts, Brian Reid - 453rd: Bryan Connock, Peter Longhurst - 434th: Chris Allen, K Helm - 42Two Clubs:6th: H Holmes, M Mbabela, L Evans, A Sap, A Nel, V Jordan, T Meyer, C Allen 11th: T Wagner, B Connock, B Reid.Best Gross: 69 – Arjan Sap, Litha, Tsolok-ile, Kevin CornellBest Nett: 75 – Tom WagnerNearest the Pins:Mooifontein Quarry – 6th:Viv Jordan

PA River & Ski Boat Club – 8th: Arjan SapPA Brick Works – 11th: Tom WagnerThe Wharf Street Brew & Pub - 13th: Litha Tsolokile Wimpy Longest Drive - #1st: Warren Solz Douglas Green – Nearest the Pin for 2 on 1st: Tom WagnerJackpot: Carry over 1820’sDATE: Monday 12/08/2013No of Players: 20 in cool to fair condi-tionsWinners on 41: John Clayton, Don How-arth, Ernest Allen, Lionel TimmMoosehead on 46: Dennis McElwee, Nic v.d. Merwe, Eric Lindsay, Cecil Jones-PhillipsonGood Scores:49: John Clayton, Roy Pople48: Louis v.d. Walt2 Clubs:6th: Dudley KieserDATE: Thursday 15/08/2013No of Players: 26 in cool but fair condi-tionsWinners on 40: John Clayton, Roy Pople, Don Howarth, Louis v.d. WaltMoosehead on 48: Tony Versfeld, Den-nis McElwee, Ricardo Rodriques, Noel Heale Good Scores:49: Noel Heale, Windsor Bagley, Chris Lloyd, Roy Pople, Louis v.d. Walt47: Don Howarth46: Juan Southey2 Clubs:8th: Lawton Amos, Don Howarth11th: Noel HealeForthcoming Events: Sat 24th & Sunday 25th: EP Border La-dies (Closed)Wednesday 28th: Lalibela/Famous Grouse (President`s Putter) – Individual StablefordSaturday 31st: Pam Golding Properties – Better Ball Bonus Bogey

ROYAL PORT ALFRED GOLF CLUB

WE would like to welcome Cherry Lardner-Burke and Michael Benedoti as new members of our club. We hope you have a long and hap-py association with us and many days of good bowling.

The winners of last Tuesdays Spar competi-tion were Colette Reid, Elzabe Rodrigues, Beryl Barnard and Phyl Long, and the Men's winners were Brian Waddington, Michael Benedito, Al-vern Fitzhenry and David Cameron.

our bring and share birthday night held on the same Tuesday once again offered an amaz-ing spread of snacks. It's always an evening to look forward to. Thanks again to all who brought a plate of eats and Happy Birthday to every one of our members celebrating a birth-day in August.

Section winners of the EA Men's Trips played over the weekend at Kowie Bowling Club were: Section 1: Mario Agnew, Andre van Reenen and Dave Robertson (Albany) Section 2: Clive Bartlett, Bresby du Preez and Peter Heynes (Al-bany) Section 3: Trevor Frost, Ron orford and Noel Heale (PABC). The 3rd Section winners will play a round robin to decide the winner on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st Septem-ber. Venue to be announced.

Section winners of the EA Ladies Trips also played over the weekend at Grahamstown Bowling Club were Section 1: Hermie Scholtz, Gloria Schmidt and Mireille McPhee (Kenton) Section 2: Sandra Wiblin, Colette Reid and Jen-ni McLachlan (PABC). The finals will be played on Sunday afternoon on the 1st of September. Venue to be announced.

Thanks to the Umpires and Scorers for giv-ing up their weekend, they are a vital part of any tournament. The other important people to thank are the ladies who organize tasty eats for tea.

All members who took part in our mixed Tabs In fun bowls played last Friday had an enjoyable afternoon. After the game boere-wors rolls were sold and thank you to Anton Strombeck for arranging the games and orga-nizing the afternoon.

Round four of the Men's League will be played on Sunday 25th August at Port Alfred Bowling Club.

Members, just a reminder of round two of the mixed nominated pairs, and the Personal Trust sponsored competition on Wednesday 28th August.Duties for 27th - 31st AugustTabs: Beryl and Colin BarnardBar: Mick and Veronica Tuck, and Peter Wan-sellIroning: Trevor Frost

Port Alfred Bowling Club

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GEE wizz, I am longing to put that sign on my office door during the week! I want to be the one sitting on a boat out at sea while everybody else is at work. I could legitimately use the excuse that I am doing re-search for my column. Any volunteers willing to take me out to sea?

The weather has been playing havoc with deep sea angling for the last couple of weeks, with strong winds intermittently whipping the sea into a frenzy of white capped swells, not conducive to peaceful fishing. The water temperature is quite warm, around 21° and the sea is clear. The commercial anglers have had very few fishing days this month and on the days that they have been able to go out, the cob have been scarce, plenty of carpenters, daggarad and other reds but not much of the big-ger fish (cob, geelbek, hake).

A few charters are managing to get a couple of hours of deep sea fish-ing in, in between almost gale force winds, but they too are catching the big stuff. We caught up with skipper, Albert Kolver, a few days ago, he came down from Kroonstad to do a little fishing with a couple of his buddies and they went out to the Beacon at about 35m and caught a few size cob and some reds but nothing spectacular. They tell me that that they had a super day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves despite the meager catches.

Two weeks ago Port Alfred River and Ski Boat Club participated in the Lee Cat Inter-Club Competition. Conditions were good and the weather lovely, however par for the course very few fish were caught, only two cob of size, in the entire competition. This species competition has a different host club for each event, with the host club providing boats and skippers to the guest clubs. There were two teams (A&B) from PARSC, a few from Dias Fishing Club and a few from Port Elizabeth that took part. Congratulations go to PARSC’s B team, Carel de Jaeger, Arthur Judd and Brian Cullen who won the event.

Well that’s it for this week please contact me with all your fishing news on 082 676-1742 or email terryk@telkomsa.net.

Believe it or not, despite the grim expressions, these three guys, Daan Odendaal, Johan Lombaard and Skipper, Albert Kolver really enjoyed their fishing trip! Al-bert has a holiday home in Port Alfred and regularly comes down from Kroon-stad to fish off his boat SUNFISH.

Road Tests Prove Positive for Go Kart Enthusiasts

GINa FlOreNce

Port Alfred’s central business district was closed by the traffic department on Sunday the 18th of August at 7am as extensive testing was conducted to prove the efficacy of the new roads, with a view to possibly re-hosting the Border vs. P.E Go Kart Championships. The tests have proved positive for Go Kart en-thusiasts, who are reportedly “happy with the grip,” and plans to conduct further testing on safety and precautions prior to organizing the event have been set in motion.

Twelve year old Cameron Kelly from the Algoa Kart and Mo-torcycle Club in P.E was chosen to test the theoretical 1.1km course - which stretches from the outskirts of Gluckman Street, down Main Street and past the library - on a Mini- Rok Kart with a 60cc engine. According to Presenter and Go Kart enthusiast, Brendan Kelly, “The route comprises a mix of tight corners, fast flowing sweeps and a long straight down Main Street, (making it) ideal for Go Karts”.

The next test will be with a Kart from a higher classification, namely a Super- Rok with a 125cc engine, and is due to be conducted within the next few months.

It's official! Cameron has been selected to race for Team South Africa at the World Rok Kart finals in Italy later this year!

TOP: Cameron Kelly (12 years old) has been select-ed to represent South Africa at the World Rok Kart finals in Italy later this year.

LEFT: 12 year old Cameron Kelly from Port Elizabeth testing the new Port Alfred roads in the CBD early on Sunday morning. There is a very strong possibility that the Rok Kart racing will be brought back to Port Alfred next year in light of the improved road condi-tions.