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2 Advertising & Newsdesk: (046) 624-4356 Find us on Facebook 14 October 2021 TALK OF THE TOW NBring some cheer to the elderlyAdd to TotT’s Santa Seniors Shoebox collectionThough we are currently onLevel 1 of the Covid-19lockdown, andrestrictions are at a minimum, itis the older members of ourcommunity that have generallysuffered the most over the last18 months.Last Christmas our seniorswere stuck indoors with noprospect of seeing family oreven friends.It is therefore important thatthe community is encouraged toremember the many elderlyresidents in our towns over theupcoming period of festivitiesand goodwill.To help brighten up what isoften a lonely time for strugglingpensioners, more especially dueto the loss of contact with familyand friends over the prolongedlockdown period, Talk of theTown is once againspearheading a Santa SeniorsShoebox collection thisChristmas.Following its success overthe last three years, weanticipate more residentscoming on-board to assist.We have always receivedconsiderable assistance fromthe community to make up theshoeboxes and hope thegenerosity of businesses andindividuals in Ndlambe will,once again, come to the foreand we can make up shoeboxparcels for as many needyseniors as possible.We are looking for toiletries,creams, soaps, razors, perfume,deodorant, socks, bed socks,handkerchiefs, scarves, beanies,small blankets (knee rugs),sweets, biscuits, non-perishablefoodstuffs (tins, jam, cup-asoup,and so on), books,magazines, brushes, combs,jigsaw puzzles, writing pads,pens, drinking bottles, mugs,playing cards and anything elseyou could think of that apensioner would appreciate.We also need shoeboxes –ready decorated or plain,wrapping paper, ribbons andChristmas cards or Christmaslabels.We also need bags that wecan re-use. Monetary donationsare also welcome – which willbe used to buy goodies to makeup the parcels. Please drop offyour donated items at the TotToffices, and a big thank you inadvance for your support.Let’s make the 2021 SantaSeniors Shoebox project evenbigger than previous years.DRAINING SITUATIONCRIMEB R I E FSMEDICAL RESPONSE ON THESCENE: A Volkswagen Jetta with fiveoccupants got stuck in the drain onthe R67 on Monday night after failingto make a successful U-turn at theintersection of the R67 and WharfStreet. Passengers spent the night inthe car at the accident scene. Noinjuries were reported and the car didnot show any visible damage, but itwould not start Picture: TK MTIKI¿29 Miles St, Port Alfred PO Box 2871, Port Alfred, 6170 046 624 4356 / Fax: 046 624 2293 Chiara Carter, chiarac@dispatch.co.za Jon Houzet, houzetj@talkofthetown.co.za Anneli Hanstein, hansteina@arena.africa Chris van Heerden, vanheerdenc@arena.africaĂůŬŽŌŚĞŽŶĐŽĂOn Thursday October7, at 3.06pm, theMulti Security controlroom received areport that copperpipes were stolenfrom a premises inGreenmantle Drive.The SAPS wereinformed.At 4.23pm, the MultiSecurity control roomreceived a call that abreak-in was inprogress at a premisesin Beach Crescent/Albany Road. Armedresponse and theSAPS attended.At 4.3am on FridayOctober 8, the MultiSecurity control roomreceived a call that abreak-in was inprogress at a premisesat the Kowie BeachCabanas. Armedresponse attended.At 4.40am, a MultiSecurity clientreported suspiciouspeople in his yard inGeorge Street.Armed responsepatrolled the area.On Saturday OctoberĂůŬŽĨŚĞŽŶΛĂůŬŽŌŚĞŽŶĞĐĂůŬŽĨŚĞŽŶŶĚůĂŵďĞTalk of the Town subscribes to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Printand Online Media that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced.If we don’t live up to the Code, within 20 days of the date of publication of the material,please contact the Public Advocate at 011 484 3612, fax: 011 4843619. You can also¿khanyim@ombudsman.org.za or lodge a complaint on ourwebsite: www.presscouncil.org.za❝ A vehicle sought by the SAPSwas spotted on LPR Cameras[and] was recovered by theMulti Security tactical team.9, at 3.49am, at theKowie BeachCabanas, armedresponse wasrequested of MultiSecurity because ofnoises outside thepremises.Response foundfootprints but no-onesuspicious.At 11.45am, anattempted theft ofcopper pipes from apremises in LoerieRoad was reported.Multi Securityarmed responseattended and reportedcopper pipes hadbeen stolen.At 9.16pm, at apremises in AlfredRoad, a Multi Securityclient reported peopleon the premises.Armed responseattended andpatrolled the area.On Sunday October10, at 10.11am, aMulti Security clientreported a break-in ata premises in AlfredRoad. The clientsuggested it hadoccurred the previousevening. Armedresponse and theSAPS attended.At 11.50pm, at IslandRoad, Kleinemonde,Multi Security armedresponse attended toan alarm and foundan intoxicated manon the premises, andtwo broken windows.On Monday October11, Multi Securityattended to an alarmat a premises inBathurst Street wherearmed responseofficers reported apositive break-in.At 5.30pm, MultiSecurity armedresponse reportedcopper pipes stolen ata premises inSevenoaks Drive.At 12.02am onTuesday October 12,the Multi Securitycontrol room receivedan alert of a malewalking in WharfStreet. Armedresponse attendedand asked the male toleave the area.There was anattempted break-in ata premises in CraneCrescent at 2.11am.Multi Securityarmed responseattended to the alarmsignal and reported abreak-in.At 2.03am, the MultiSecurity control roomreceived an alert of aperson walking downWharf Street towardsthe police station.Armed responseattended.At 2.41am, thecontrol room receivedan alert of two peoplewalking past apremises in CampbellStreet.Response officersreported they werewalking to their housein Campbell Street.24 Hours: 0861 046 046Office Hours: (046) 624 3708WHEN APPROACHING YOUR DRIVEWAY, BE ON THEAt 3.34pm, a vehiclesought by the SAPSwas spotted on LPRCameras headingtowards Port Alfredfrom Alexandria.It was recoveredby the Multi Securitytactical team.
TALK OF THE TOWN 14 October 2021 Advertising & Newsdesk: (046) 624-4356 Find us on Facebook 3Passing of DudleyWaters a big lossP A’s respected crime-fighting hero succumbs to Covid-19ROB KNOWLESIt was with sadness and shock that thePort Alfred community learnt of thepassing of Dudley Waters, one of thecrime-fighting stalwarts in the area whowas respected among his industry peersand always presented a friendly face tothe residents of the area.Waters was born in the area; a trueEastern Caper who took crime seriouslyand worked tirelessly to ensure the safetyof residents and their property.Waters grew up in a blue collarenvironment and, in 1980, with hisparents unable to afford for him to takehis matric exams, he left school andjoined the prison service.His passion was to join the policebut, being unqualified, he had to shelvehis ambition.Yet, showing his initiative and thetenacity he would later be known for, hestudied for his National SeniorCertificate at a technical college and wasthen transferred to the police force in1988 where he remained for 17 years.The then SAP allowed him to transferhis rank and pension to the police.His first assignment was working atthe Cambridge police station where hestayed for 12 months, and later as a doghandler at Fleet Street in East London.Despite his workload, Waters foundtime to enjoy playing rugby and showedenough talent to play for the Free StateUnder 21 team.In 1995, he was appointed to the dogunit in Makhanda and was laterpromoted as the unit commander.Waters and his first wife, Salome, hadtwo children, Charl and Marissa. Theywere later divorced.He then married Jenny, who had ason, Lance, who Waters treated as hisown. Waters and Jenny also had a childtogether, Kim.In 2003, Waters was boarded, butremained with the SAPS until 2005 whenhe retired.However, his passion to fight crimewas still a driving force in his life and,according to his son, Charl, he missedcrime-fighting.He then decided to dedicate himselfto protecting vulnerable farmers in thearea and founded Panther Security.Waters recently contracted C ov i d - 1 9and, despite his protestations, waseventually taken to hospital.He unfortunately developedpneumonia and was placed on aventilator, but he passed away.Panther Security will continue tooperate and follow Waters’ commitmentto the farmers of the area.IN MEMORIUM: DUDLEY WATERS – 1963 to 2021: The formerpoliceman founded Panther Security, protecting farmers in the areaFARMERS MARKETTrading Hours: Mon - Sat: 7:30am - 6pmSundays & Public Holidays: 7:30am - 4pmTops: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pmSunday: 9am - 1pmTHURSDAYS ARE PENSIONER’S DAYValid: 14 - 17 October 2021 | E&OETel: 046 648 1023 | While stocks last2 x Beef BurgersR28.99 p/comboFL Potatoes 1.5kgR19.99 eachSpar Vanilla Custard1L2 FOR R40Fast Kill InstantRegular 300mlBulk Pork PacksHometown RedVelvet Cake2 FOR R40 R44.99 per kg R89.99 eachCOLOURFUL STALL: Cath Momberg sellsher Sunshine Wraps at the popularMedolino Farmers Market last SaturdayPicture: JON HOUZETTrading Hours: Mon – Sat: 7:30am - 6pm Sundays 8am - 4pmTops: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 9am - 1pmValid: 14 - 17 October 2021 | E&OE | Tel: 046 624 3542 | www.rosehillsuperspar.co.zaTrading Hours: Mon – Sat: 7am - 7pm Sundays: 7:30am - 5pmTops: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm Sunday: 9am - 1pmValid: 14 - 17 October 2021 | E&OE | Tel: 046 940 0383 | While stocks lastBulk Pork PacksR44.99 per kgTomato Poly 1kgVeg Combo: Potatoes 2kg,Onions 2kg & Carrots 1kgR49.99 p/comboSunlight H/WashPowder 3kg2 FOR R25 R64.99 eachFast Kill Original300ml2 FOR R40Stork Tub 1kg2 FOR R70ROSEHILLNEMATOSpeciality BreadR19.99 eachTsitsikamma Still Water5 LitreHusky Dog Food Tins775g (selected)2 FOR R30 R23.99 eachSpar Chicken Livers250g3 FOR R29Cream Buns 6'sCrickley CheddarR15.99 each R89.99 per kg
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