10 Advertising & Newsdesk: (046) 624-4356 Find us on Facebook 19 November 2020 TALK OF THE TOW NN E I G H B O U R LY NOTESE-mail Rob Knowles at knowlesr@tisoblackstar.co.za or fax (046) 624-2293or drop in at 29 Miles Street from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to FridayIT has been 238 days since the nationallockdown was imposed and, in anattempt to avoid a forecasted secondwave, Eastern Cape premier OscarMabuyane recently posted the new ruleswith respect to Covid-19 restrictions.Mabuyane, who was diagnosed withCovid-19 last week, is currently selfisolatingat his home.The press release from his office stated,“The Eastern Cape provincial governmentwill embark on mass testing, screening,tracking, tracing of people who arecontacts of people infected bycoronavirus, enforce mandatory wearingof cloth masks in public places, publictransport and other regulations put inplace to prevent the spread of Covid-19infections in the province.”WAT E R , or the lack of it, is one of themajor problems in the area. At the time ofwriting the Sarel Hayward Dam, thatsupplies Port Alfred, is running belowminimum capacity. Without sufficientrains, the dam will inevitably run dry.As we cannot control the weather, it is upto residents to cut down on their waterusage. This obviously means there can beno washing of cars or watering of gardens,but it also needs more subtle precautionsto prevent Day Zero from happening.For example, leaving the tap runningwhen brushing your teeth and excessiveflushing of toilets are strict no-no’s in ourwater-scarce area. More of a problem willbe encountered when our visitors arrivewho come from areas where there are norestrictions on water usage and they caneven drink water straight from themunicipal supply.Remember that many of our localbusinesses are dependent on the arrival ofvisitors and, following a year of lockdownand restrictions, they will be arriving withthe sole idea of relaxing and having agood time. We have to make our visitorsaware of the problem and, withoutspoiling their well-earned holiday, ensurethat there is enough water when theholidays are over. Yet, primarily, localsmust also be aware of the problem.All leaks must be reported to NdlambeMunicipality for their immediate action.We probably need Ndlambe to begin aneducation/marketing campaign tohighlight the problem of water shortagesand the things to do, or avoid doing, toensure water security for the area.C R I M I NA L S are out and about aroundtown, looking for opportunities to steal.Gangs sometimes use “spotters” to doreconnaissance on properties todetermine which are empty during theday, noting dogs or other securitymeasures. Although it appears that fewcrimes have been reported in the area, anumber of “suspicious” people have beenobserved jumping fences and trespassingon properties. Our local securitycompanies are doing a good job, butneighbourhood safety requires aconcerted effort of the residents to keepan eye-out for their neighbours and reportall suspicious activity in their area.Also, if you have had trespassers on yourproperty, even if nothing was stolen,please report this to the police so they arewarned about potential crimes as well ascriminal hot spots.ARE you looking forward to Black Friday?It is scheduled for November 27, nextFriday. It is a time when consumers canpick up bargains and price-discounteditems and is also an opportunity forretailers and suppliers to offload slowmovingstock in preparation for theChristmas season.Originating in the United States, BlackFriday is always scheduled for the dayafter the American Thanksgiving. Becauseof all the restrictions we have faced overthe last several months (it feels more likeyears) shoppers might be tempted tospend money they do not have on itemsthey do not need. Just be careful with yourmoney as there are always criminalelements at work, particularly atvulnerable spots such as ATMs. Moreover,remember that you need your money tolast, not just over the upcoming Christmasperiod but into January 2021 and beyond.WE send bright thoughts and warmestbirthday wishes to everyone celebrating abirthday and hopefully may it be the bestever. Congratulations, especially to FionaTimm, Ruan Cannon, Rudolf van derHeever, Kathleen Hill, Cordelia Quma,Jovan Alexander, Mike Millard, Buks deKock, Kayleigh Parsons, GrahamStrachan, Cindy Charter, Olivia Charter,Duncan Minott, Jill Bax, Colette Reid,Hilpert twin sisters Michaela andMonique, Lydia Atteridge, Lisa Tarr, JuliaStevens, Ann McCann, Bella Metcalf,Lynette Keeton, Jacquiline du Preez,Gladman Sontsonga, Taryn Hickman,Lettie Plaatjie, Geofrey Duruwe, RichardRudman, Barry Allen, Peter Reed, BarbaraCarolan, Mo Goff, Shalmedine Brooks,Gavin Keeton, Tyrone Dixon, LindiGarner, Cecilia Paul, Anthony Stevenson,Mikayla Patterson, Omica Ngqowana, IlseWicks, Anita Thompson, Toni Metcalf,Sylvia Strydom, Brandon Handley.C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S and continuedsuccess to the following businessescelebrating another anniversary,especially to Cherrywood Nursery(Kenton-on-Sea), Kekkel en Kraai, Try Mefor Tours, The Corner Gallery (Bathurst).B E CAU S E of the coronavirus pandemicthe markets have been slow andponderous as the entire global economyattempts to recover. Added to this are thecurrent Brexit negotiations (the UK leavesEurope on January 1 whether there is adeal with the EEU or not).Also, with American politics currently inturmoil the markets remain cautious. Withthe announcements of a highly effective(from 90% and above), vaccine, first fromPfizer last week and by Moderna thisweek, the markets have recovered a littleof earlier losses.However, creating a suitable vaccine isonly half the battle as now it must bemanufactured in bulk and distributed tothose who want it, like the elderly andthose with comorbidities. Others will gothe route of natural herd immunity.With 2019’s figures in brackets tocompare against, the rand was trading atR15.37 to the dollar (R14.74), R20.40 tothe pound (R19.06), and R18.26 to theeuro (R16.32). Commodities were tradingwith gold at R1,888.54 per fine ounce($1,465.70), platinum at R931.80 perounce ($893.42) and Brent crude oil atR44.08 per barrel ($61.96).SPECIAL thoughts and prayers are with allwho are not well, having or have alreadyhad tests, operations and treatments.Sterkte Roy Potter, Andrew de Vries, JennyGroenewald, Jan Haig, Bev Young, FredGolombick, Graeme Sunny Hill andJenna Coetzee.WEDDING anniversary congratulations,and may there be many more years ofcontinued happiness to Jaco and CherylDelport, Malcolm and Carole Christie,Matthew and Casey van Niekerk, Vic andBeryl Goddard.THOUGHT for the week: “G ra t i t u d eunlocks the fullness of life. It turns whatwe have into enough, and more.”BEST regards as always,The TeamFUN AND GAMES:In third place at theTalk of theTown/Stenden SouthAfrica Quiz for thePort Alfred SoupKitchen last weekwere the veterans,Wishful Thinkers,comprising, from left,Dave and MandyPurdon, and Mariusand Terri GoosenPicture: JON HOUZETSUDOKU - WHARF STREET FRUIT & VEGComplete this Sudoku and be in line to win a R50 voucherfrom Wharf Street Fruit & Veg in Wharf Street.Entries mustbe in by 3:30pm on Tuesday at the TotT office - 29 Miles St.Winner to please collect voucher (must show ID) from TotToffices before attempting to redeem prize. Last week’s winneris Ruth Jackson.Wharf StreetName:...................................................................................................Tel No:...................................................................................................WIN A VOUCHER FROM PAPER NAUTILUS RESTAURANTSOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKUName:.........................................................................................................................Winner oflast week’scrossword:Highlander PubVoucher -Lindsay Walker– Winners toplease collectvoucher(must showID) from TotToffices beforeattempting toredeem prize.Address:....................................................Tel No:......................................................
TALK OF THE TOWN 19 November 2020 Advertising & Newsdesk: (046) 624-4356 Find us on Facebook 11GOES HEREAPPLES FOR THE HUNGRY: In a bid to provide fresh fruit as part of their feeding scheme, thePort Alfred Soup Kitchen issued an appeal for apples, which saw the Port Alfred Early Act Clubre s p o n d . The Early Actors and their liaison teacher Mirna Myburgh, back left, during the handover of their collection to Soup Kitchen representative Craig Ellis, back rightHYGIENE IS KEY: Showing off their bottle of sanitiser and a toothbrush issued by thedepartment of health are Port Alfred High School pupils, from left, Lukholo Xanti, OnikayaMjacu and Kungawo TukuluONE FOR THE GALLERY:2020 Port Alfred Highheadgirl Tazmin Cannon, left,and deputy headgirl SheenaLouca receive a Valedictorygift of a framed class photofrom the school at theirrecent matric breakfast. Thephoto will become part of thegallery of matric class photoson display in the school hallfoyerREMEMBERING THE FALLEN: The Port Alfred High School 2021 prefects assisted with astreet collection on behalf of the SA Legion last Saturday to mark ‘Poppy Day’. Deputy headgirlYolisa Bobo and headboy Jarryd Harty with their tins. The street collection raises funds to assistin the SA Legion’s welfare work among military veteransMake your Christmas Function aSparkling Affair and enjoy ourGracious Hospitality!Comprehensive list of equipmentand activities available on requestIncludes a glass of RobertsonSparkling Wine and a ChristmasCracker per person!ĂĞPrawn CocktailOrĐŚĞĂŚŝĞĞĂŵĂůŵŽŶĂŶĚĠĂŶĂŝĞOrŝŶŝŝŶĂĐŚĂŶĚĐŚŽŬĞŝĐŚĞĂŝŶŽĞīĞĚŬĞĞĂŝŚĂĂŶĚĂŶďĞĂĐĞOrĂŵŵŽŶŝŚĂĂŶĚůĞĂĐĞOrĂĐŬůŝŶŐŽŬĞůůŝŚŝŶĞĂůĞĂůĂůůĂŝŶĞĞĚŝŚĂĞůĂĐŬŽĂŽŽŶĞůĂĞĚĂŽĂŶĚĞĞŶĞĂŶĞĚŝĞĞĞŝĞĚĞŝŇĞOrŚŝŵĂĚĚŝŶŐOrŵĂůĂŐŐŶŽŐT’s & C’sĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂŽŶŝŶŐůĞŽŽŵΛĞŽŽŵŚĂŝŶŐŽŽŵΛĞĞŽŶŚĂŝŶŐĞŶĞŝĞĂĞĚĞĞŶĚŽŶŶŵďĞŽĨŐĞĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂŽŶĂĞĨŽŽŽŵŽŶůĂůŝĚĨŽŵĞĞŵďĞĞĐĞŵďĞŶĐŽŶďĞĞĞŶŚΘŚŝůůŶŽďĞĐŚĂŐĞĚĂĞŶĞŚŝĞĨĞĞ
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