THERE seems to be an inordinate number of ‘car guards’ in town of late, bearing no insignia to show which business, if any, they are affiliated to. Generally they are more pesky than useful. Guards from a local security firm are sincerely thanked for their efforts to rid the area of these ‘hangers-on’, but in most instances they are back in the area the very next day, often with a friend in tow. This really appears to be becoming a huge problem.
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Terrible ordeal
To be involved in a hijacking must be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can experience. One family recently endured such an event and they are so disillusioned and terrified that they are heading back upcountry as they cannot cope with the stress of living in the area any longer. Spare a thought for these people and others in the same situation – who retired to spend their ‘golden years’ at the coast, only to meet with bitter disappointment and constant fear.
Good luck
Best of luck to the ‘Class of 2018’, which starts its final exams shortly. Your scribe will be ‘writing’ again this year as granddaughter Shannon Coulson, who attends Curro Bankenberg School in Witbank, is preparing to write her finals. Please remember all pupils during this anxious and stressful time.
Men’s breakfast
The Mizpah Church men’s breakfast takes place at the church premises this Saturday, 20th at 7am.
The cost is only R20 per person and all men are most welcome to attend. Contact Edgar Lilje at 084 582 0772 to reserve a place or for more information.
Be enlightened
The Hare Krishna Society will hold its next enlightenment session at the Hibberdene Care Centre on Saturday, October 27th, at 3pm. Contact Rajen Mahabeer at 082 8362758 for more information
Raffle today
Remember that the Lions’ raffle from the Spring Fair will be drawn at the dual dental and eye clinic this afternoon (Wednesday) and winners will be announced in next week’s Bonus. Prizes include toiletry gift sets and a beautiful orchid donated by Martin Rautenbach, so there is still time to buy
tickets this morning.
Welcome back
Irma and Jan Peens left Hibberdene a few months ago, intending to relocate to the Cape. They were however spotted in town last week and have actually moved back to the are, finding it preferable to the Cape. They are warmly welcomed back.
Wally is well
It was good to see a photograph of Wally Archer in last week’s Bonus and to hear that he is alive and well in Australia. Prior to his move ‘down under’, your scribe worked with Wally for quite a number of years at the South Coast Herald.
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Raise a glass
Birthday wishes this week go to Lionel France (17th), Johnny ‘Pottie’ Potgieter and Doug du Randt (18th), Tilly Harding, Estelle O’Neill and Rod Fletcher (19th) and Paula Greener on the 22nd, while anniversaries will be celebrated by Ruth and Ferdi Smith (19th) and Christine and Theuns Snyman (20th).
Don’t forget to keep Lizzie busy with Hibberdene news and snippets.
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