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8 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 23 June 2017 ROUND&ABOUT Magnificent event for flying machines CHUX FOURIE AND SONJA RAASCH A REALLY good crowd turned up for the Queenstown Flying Club’s Allister Miller centennial celebrations marking the very first landing of an aircraft here in 1917, when Major Allister Miller and his mechanic, Sergeant Way, came to Queenstown to recruit trainee pilots to take part in World War 1. Proceedings started on a serious note on Friday afternoon with the dedication of a wall of remembrance at the airfield. Alasdair McDonald was master of ceremonies, the MOTHs played their part, Mark Sahd gave a brief history of aviation in these parts and Reg Morgan conducted the actual dedication. Three of Allister Miller’s grandchildren, Allister and Mike Peter and Anne Moorcroft, were present and Allister gave a brief response after which the Last Post and Reveille were played, followed by an impressive low flypast by three planes. Included in the semi-circle formed by the wall is an old crane, beautifully restored, which was used during the days of 47 Air School in World War II to lift the engines out of aircraft for servicing or repair. Since the ’40s it has been standing in the open at the police base until club members and friends managed to get it sandblasted, restored and painted and now it stands in a place of honour. There were some fascinating planes on display, ranging from tiny “mosquitoes” to the comparatively huge Douglas DC-3 Dakota, which Google describes as “universally recognised as the greatest plane of its time”. The aircraft used to be a passenger aircraft of SAA and came to the show from the Rand. Now about 70 years old, there are still hundreds of them earning their keep around the world, ferrying passengers or cargo. After all her years of military and civilian service this one, now named Marilyn, has been carrying freight between O R Tambo and Gaborone for the past 10 years. The Beech 18 is another interesting one. Built in 1959, the one here is the only airworthy one left in Africa and featured in the 2008 movie Amelia with Richard Gere and Hilary Swank about aviating pioneer Amelia Earhart, who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in ON THE NOTICE BOARD THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN: Here from Johannesburg to fly the Douglas DC-3 Dakota, Captain Flippie Vermeulen and Captain Lorrie Raath look back at their passengers with a smile Picture: CHARLOTTE VAN DER BERG 1937. The orange colour on the wings is a relic of the movie. The Dragon Rapide of the Historic Wings Collection was built in 1944 and attracted much attention, as it should as there are only about 15 or 16 of them still flying worldwide. I could not help noticing the witch, FLYING MACHINES: On view at the airshow were, from left, Historic Wings Collection’s 1941 Tiger Moth (complete with witch), the rare 1959 Beech 18 with the orange paintwork on the wings that featured in the film ‘Amelia’ and the Douglas DC-3 Dakota from Johannesburg that still earns its keep as a cargo carrier Picture: CHUX FOURIE complete with broomstick and cat, on the side of the 1941 Tiger Moth belonging to the Historic Wings Collection. I’m told the witch was quite a status symbol, indicating that the pilot had completed a certain portion of his training in the old Rhodesian Air Force. After the proceedings everyone retired to the clubhouse where the Peter brothers were presented with honorary membership of the Queen’s College Old Boys’ Association by national president Bryan Kretschmer. Hundreds of visitors poured in through the gates of the airfield from early on Saturday for a day unlike any other in the history of the town. Young and old alike had the unique opportunity to view aircraft, from the vintage to the new, and flips were also on offer. Regional aerobatics champion Walter Goodrich also showed off his skills during the day. The windy weather did serve as a bit of a deterrent and prevented some of the aeroplanes from making it to the Komani event – but there was still much on offer for locals and people from further afield to see and admire. Several stalls offering everything from food to handmade goods were accommodated in the hangar as families made use of the opportunity to have fun at the event. In addition, a number of vintage tractors and vehicles as well as some motorcycles could be viewed throughout the day. THE Notice Board is intended to help people advertise events and avoid clashes. The date, event and venue may appear free of charge for three months, but these details must reach The Rep by noon on Mondays, to appear in that Fr i d ay ’s edition. E-mail chuxf@timesmedia.co.za or call (045) 839-4040. Friday June 23: Stepping Stone raffle draw; GHS and Queen’s College exams end; Round Table steak house, Queenstown Golf Club; Ramadan ends; Old Queenstonia Association roadhouse, St George’s Hall, 3-6.30pm; BMF conversation with finance minister Malusi Gigaba, Queens Casino, 5pm. Saturday, June 24: Round Table golf day from 8am; Henderson Valley mountain bike race, Ferndale, Cathcart. Monday June 26: Queen’s College interhouse mountain run, 2.30pm; Border Agricultural Society AGM, Showgrounds, 5.30pm. Wednesday June 28: Stepping Stone Gr 7 cake sale; GHS school p h ot o s . Thursday June 29: GHS individual general knowledge quiz, 7.30am, inter-house general knowledge quiz, 11am. Friday June 30: Schools close; Closing date for applications – Queen’s College. Saturday-Monday July 1-3: Cape Schools rugby and cross country weeks, Cape Town. Tuesday July 4: Sale in execution, 77 Komani Street, 10am. Saturday-Wednesday July 1-5: Interprovincial squash, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg. Wednesday July 12: T h i st l e d o w n Pre-School application forms available, 7.30am-2pm. Sunday-Friday July 2-14: Va r i o u s interprovincial hockey tournaments, KZN and Cape Town; Last day for inspection of supplementary valuation roll, various venues. Friday July 7: Squash section steak evening and player auction for closed championships, Queenstown Golf Club. Saturday-Sunday July 8-9: Queenstown closed championships, golf club. Monday-Friday July 10-14: U16 Grant Khomo rugby week, B l o e m fo n t e i n . Friday July 14: Last day for inspection of supplementary valuation roll. Monday-Saturday July 17-22: U18 Craven and Academy rugby weeks, Johannesburg. Sunday July 25: A p p l i c at i o n forms available from Olivet College. Friday July 28: Balmoral enrolment applications close; Hangklip Primary applications close. Saturday July 29: Hangklip High School sport v Aliwal North (FNB Classic Clash) (home). Friday-Sunday July 28-30: Hoërskool Hangklip reunion. Monday July 31: A p p l i c at i o n s close, GHS. Saturday August 5: SAPS Widows and Orphans golf day; Hangklip High School sport v Burgersdorp (away). Saturday August 12: Hangklip High School sport v Port Rex ( away ) . Friday August 18: The Rep’s blanket drive ends. Saturday August 19: Queen’s College matric dance. Saturday August 26: Southbourne Primary School golf d ay. Friday September 29: Closing date for applications – Hangklip High School. CROSSING THE BRIDGE: Edwin Grobbelaar from East London and Audrey Stemberg of Komani were married at the Queens Hotel Picture: NANI STUDIO
THE REPRESENTATIVE 23 June 2017 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za 9 Bodybuilders flex for title Queens Grand Prix shows major growth SIVENATHI GOSA UEENS Grand Prix had its fourth annual show at the QQueens Casino and Hotel on Saturday, with 75 bodybuilding athletes competing for the grand prize, R15000. Organiser of the event and owner of Johnny’s Gym, John Moutzouris, said this year the athletes had come out in their numbers. “There were 10 times more athletes than last year and we also had more women who entered this year which was very impressive.” The prejudging took place earlier in the day and the main event was in the evening. There were 17 categories that athletes could enter. The cash prize was worth R78 000 and sponsors’ supplements worth R22000. “I am happy with the support we got from the locals and people out of town, because there were a number of events this weekend.” President of the Physical Culture Association of South Africa, Kevin Schwartz, said competitions like these gave the athletes an GOOD LUCK! Outgoing chairman of the Queen’s College Old Boys’ Association mother branch, Shane van Schoor, left, congratulates incoming chairman, Garreth Hartley Picture: SUPPLIED opportunity to compete on the international stage. Chris Nguta was the overall winner who walked away with the grand prize of R15000. The Rep reported (“Bodybuilders to flex muscles in China” June 9) that Komani locals who would be representing South Africa in China, Thandisile Manya and Sanga Gijana, had been selected to be part of the team to fly the SA flag. “We are currently looking for sponsors to assist the athletes f i n a n c i a l l y, ” Moutzouris said. Results were, junior U18: Yamkela Ndinganisa, junior U23 under 75kg: Lusindiso Danster, junior U23 over 75kg: Joshua Botha. Men’s division: men’s cover model: Justin Sweetman; men’s muscle model: Xabiso Mgidlona; men’s model plus: Dean Els, men’s masters: Shane Kreush. Wo m e n ’s division: body fitness: Dalena Mostert; physique: Nowonga Mapetlwa; beach bikini: Sheridon Muller; fitness bikini: Donna Bartlett. Senior men division, under 60kg: Keanan Faltein; senior men under 65kg: Sizwe Mngangeni; senior men under 70kg: Sanga Gijana; senior men under 75kg and overall champion of the competition: Chris Nguta, senior men under 80kg: Thandisile Manya; senior men under 90kg: Athenkosi Momo and senior men under 100kg: Nonelelo Don. The event was sponsored by Mabovula Butchery, Volkswagen, the department of sport, recreation, arts and culture, Nutritech, Queens Casino and Hotel and Johnny’s Gym. SHOWING OFF: Lusindiso Dantser, overall winner in the juniors category at the Queens Grand Prix Pictures: SUPPLIED RIPPED: Chris Nguta, overall winner in the senior category at the Queens Grand Prix, who walked away with the grand prize A CRY FOR SAFETY: Kungawo Dyani from Mlungisi holds a placard during a June 16 event organised by Christ The Lord Ministries on the Hexagon Picture: SNEKAY PHOTOGRAPHY REACHING OUT: The Queens Hotel and Casino staff paid a visit to the Ilitha White Door Centre of Hope recently, delivering 120 sandwiches and 96 juices for the centre’s Wellness Day Picture: SUPPLIED Komani stock theft on the increase ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA WHILE a local stock farmer is thrilled with the recovery of his stolen sheep, the Komani police have warned that stock theft is on the increase in the area. Farmer Jikumthetho Kobese from Madeira Park said he was overjoyed after members of the Komani stock theft unit recently recovered 30 stolen sheep, found by Lieutenant-Colonel Siphelo Jaggers, Warrant Officer Thembinkosi Dlali and Constable Thando Tabata. Kobese, who keeps his stock in the Mlungisi kraals, said he discovered recently that the livestock was missing. “When I checked the sheep pen, I found only six of them and 30 missing. I woke up my shepherd who was sleeping at the time and asked him the whereabouts of the stock. He said they were grazing nearby.” Kobese said he left to search for them, but to no avail. “I then took my shepherd in my car and dropped him off at the fields nearby to start looking, and reported the incident to the stock theft unit.” He said the sheep were found while being herded on a road in the district at 9pm and that the perpetrators fled the scene. Kobese said, “I acquired the livestock in February last year during the drought and have had to invest a lot of money feeding them for about two years. Now someone wants to take away my hard work and efforts.” The first lambing season would be in September while he was looking forward to participating in the first shearing season in October. Police spokeswoman captain Namhla Mdleleni said stock theft was on the rise in the cluster. “Reports come from different areas such as Cacadu, Whittlesea and Molteno. As a result, this month stock theft police are conducting a campaign in areas reporting stock theft problems.” SAFE RETURN: The sheep of Komani farmer Jikumthetho Kobese which were recovered by Komani stock theft unit members recently
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