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JACK Nash was born in Cape Town on 22nd January 1914 and was the eldest of four

children. He went to Bishops and has the distinction of now being Bishops’ oldest “Old Boy”. His father decided he should become a doctor and after two year’s training, and seeing a cat being dissected, decided medicine was not for him. He then joined the student offi cer’s course at Roberts Heights (now known as Voortrekker Hoogte). With the start of World War 2 he was among the fi rst to leave South Africa and was stationed at Mombasa and then moved to Egypt and the Western Desert.

After the war Jack joined Glen Anil in township development and was involved in seven develop-ments, the fi rst being Glenashley. This was followed by Ballito, which opened in 1954 and where

he met Durban ballerina Gaye Fripp, who was a Ballito’s model. They married in 1955 and moved to Ballito in the 1960’s with their baby boy Paul, where Jack opened his estate agency and Gaye’s father built 160 houses. Their second son Andrew was the fi rst baby born in Ballito.

After two hip replacements in Cape Town (these were his fourth and fi fth), he used his recuperation to write “The Birth of Ballito”, “The Will to Win” an account of his hip ops, and “Does it Really Matter” a refl ection of growing old.

In 2007 his son Paul decided it was time for them to retire and they returned to Natal and settled in Amber Valley.

Jack has four children - Sandy, Penny, Paul and Andrew, six grandchildren and ten great grand-children.

Amber Valley’s first 100 Year old resident

Jack Nash and his wife Gaye.

HOWICK veterinary surgeon, Louise Powell, pleaded guilty of abusing

her six dogs and a cat, and has been banned from owning or caring for any animal for a period of three years.

The uMngeni SPCA received a report on 18 April last year when a passer-by heard sounds of animals in distress coming from a property in Merrivale. Together with the police, SPCA inspectors broke into the property and found fi ve Yorkshire Terriers and a Japa-nese Chin dog, confi ned in small cages and suffering from fl eas and skin disease. The dogs, as well as a cat found on the premises, were confi scated by the SPCA. Costs involved in their upkeep since then have amounted to R52 850.

Powell declared in her state-ment that she had ‘tied their hair up in a manner that would cause pain and unnecessary suffering to the animals’.

State Prosecutor Loretta Knox asked the court to declare Powell unfi t to own animals, saying that, as a vet, she should have known better.

Magistrate T.J. Nene sentenced Powell to pay a R5 000 fi ne, or

three months’ imprisonment, and R3 000 to the SPCA. She was declared unfi t to own any animals for a period of three years. uMngeni SPCA senior inspector Jeanetta Salzwedel told Village Talk that she would be carrying out regular inspections, with a court order, to ensure that this was adhered to. She added that Powell is not affi liated to any local veteri-

nary practice but has been doing locum work in the Midlands.

The happy ending to this story for the abused animals is that they all have prospective loving homes which they will be going to now that the court case is fi nal-ised. One of them, a little female Yorkie, will be going home with Dudu Abraham, spokesperson for the uMngeni SPCA.

Local vet guilty of animal abuse

The abused animals confi scated by the SPCA have all found new loving homes.Pictured above is Teaspoon, the female Yorkie adopted by Umgeni SPCA

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THE Mpophomeni Eco Museum takes pleasure in announcing the launch of

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The Time Travel Programme is about Historic Environment Education and focuses on the in-depth study of local history and heritage. It is an effective

method of engaging local people and school children in the history of local historic sites and a great platform to share and understand the past in a more vivid way. The launch will be marked by a theme entitled “The Mpophomeni forced removals during the late sixties and early seventies”.

This event will focus mainly on the forced removal of black

people from Kwa Gorgie and Cedara to the Township (Mpopho-meni). The event is kindly hosted by Mpophomeni Eco Museum, and will be run in partnership with the KZN Museum Services.

All are welcome to come and be part of the event. For more information please call Nonsikele-lo Bhengu or Frank Mchunu on 033-238 0288.

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READERS of Village Talk may recall an article (26 September

2012) written about the Public/Private Partnership venture for the James Craib Park in Hilton that had been entered into by the uMngeni Municipality and a group of volunteers residing in the Leonard’s area.

The public was informed about the aesthetic improvements that had been made to the park over a number of years, by the planting of selected indigenous plants and regular mowing of the grass. At the same time an appeal was made asking those using the park to respect it and limit their activities to those generally accepted in parks worldwide.

With the exception of a few incidents of vandalism and damage to some of the offi cial signage and the irresponsible use of the central grassed area by certain vehicle owners, the response to the appeal has been extremely positive and encour-aging. There is no doubt that the more attractive and well maintained the park has become, the more it has been used by a greater number of people, to the extent that the park is now seen as a valuable asset situated in the heart of what estate agents term ‘Olde Hilton’.

Members of the volunteer group are often seen working in the park, and a few regular donors have contributed to the park’s upkeep. One member has, over the years, donated more that R1000-00 per month for the good of the park and the general public’s benefi t.

Unfortunately, the equipment used is quite expensive to operate and service. This, combined with the dwindling number of donors and the ever increasing rise in the cost of living, has led the volun-teer group to reluctantly decide that, in future, it will have to limit its activities to what its funding will cover.

Despite this, it is hoped that those homeowners neighbour-ing the park, who have most considerately been mowing the grass on the park verges opposite their properties, will continue to do so. In addition, if there is any business or individual who would like to offer their support in cash, kind, or labour, every little bit of help will be greatly appreciated by the volunteers and used to maintain and improve the park.

For more information please contact Henry Davies (033-343 3630) or Liz Law (083 253 3118).

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market research and marketing services practitioners have developed an action plan that will combine all respective skills to establish the Midlands & Mountains area of the province as the “Holiday playground of Southern Africa.” Both traditional marketing techniques and the most up-to-date methodology in mass communication will be used to achieve this goal.

Strong support for the initia-tives of this new group of executives has been received from Durban’s Philani Mabaso, Chairman of the KZN branch of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa, and from Mike Paine, an expert in the produc-tion of dynamic websites who was guest speaker at the meeting held at the Fern Hill Hotel.

Mr. Paine demonstrated to the meeting how effective commu-nications has become using the latest Social Media communica-tion techniques and stated that Facebook alone had 1.2 billion people who were actively using this medium while Twitter, Insta-gram and others platforms were rapidly rising in competition. Techniques are now available to measure the effectiveness of advertising and buying decisions on the world-wide web and it is clear that current static websites do little to grip the interest and reaction of users of the social media.

The President of the Howick & Midlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mano Naidoo, told the meeting that the chamber welcomed the offi cial formation of the Marketing Network and has offered the nine practitioners the use of the boardroom and

offi ce facilities at the Howick and Midlands Chamber which will be offi cially opened on 26 February.

New-format brochures have been prepared that will be circu-lated shortly and an active social media website is to be constructed that will stimulate both inter-national and local tourists and holidaymakers to visit an area where various facilities will be brought together to make future visits to the area a remarkable and enjoyable experience.

One of the major spin-offs of a more exciting and better organised holiday playground will be the considerable job-creation that will fl ow from successful joint marketing of the region. To this end plans are under discus-sion to provide new and effective training techniques for the area’s vast untapped labour resources and a third programme will focus on attracting new industries to the area.

Several practitioners attending the meeting voiced concern that there have been years of stagna-tion in development planning and that no umbrella organisation has sought to work towards achiev-able goals for the Midlands and Mountains areas. An exciting and positive opportunity now exists for all interested bodies that believe in synergy to combine by buying into the vision and goals. This proactive group seeks to get everybody in the area to combine and support the process.

Persons and organisations interested in working jointly with the Midlands and Mountains Network should contact creative designer and media consul-tant Mike Paine on info@cross-bardirect.co.za or inform the Editor of Village Talk of their interest on vtalk@iuncapped.co.za

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The Time of the Writer Schools Short Story Competition is open to all high school learners and aims to encourage creative expression in young people. This competi-tion is the springboard for future storytell-ers of South Africa. With its long-standing commitment towards nurturing a culture of reading and writing, especially amongst the youth, this competition has received wide and growing appeal. There is no particular topic for the short stories and they can be written in English, isiZulu or Afrikaans. A maximum of 5 pages (preferably typed) are to be written. Illegible entries will not be considered.

The Time of the Writer festival takes place from 17-22 March 2014, bringing together some of the world’s best authors, publishers, and editors.

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have largely been due to the hard work of the team, which assembles there every morning during the week.

“We want to do all sorts of farming because at the moment we are only just limited to fresh produce and chickens. We would also one day like to have cattle, pigs etc,” said Mtshali. “Our produce prices for items compare favourably with prices, for example, in Howick or even Maritz-burg,” he said.

He added that they hoped to go on an overdrive this year, by selling most of their stuff and also strengthening ties with key stakeholders such as government depart-ments, municipality and other organisations and business. Mtshali said they are still beset with their

fair share of challenges. “Our challenges extend from transport, to budget-ary contracts for sourcing things like insecticide and pesticides for our plants,” he said.

He said the organisa-tion has benefi ted greatly since its formation, listing workshops and confer-ences amongst the platforms which have assisted them with their work. “We have benefi ted from the skills. At the moment we are fresh from a summit in Durban,” he said. The cooperative now only comprises of fi ve members.

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Letters to the EditorSend in your letters to vtalk@capitalmedia.co.za

YOU ask ‘what have the residents of Howick done wrong?’

Your error is moving to our village and expecting Bryanston/Sandton malls. If you don’t like

village life, ‘vat jou goed en trek’ and leave our village as is.

Happy Howick Old Timer (B.R. & T.J. – Before Robots

and Traffi c Jams)

Disappointed new resident of Howick

IN Village Talk February 07, a disappointed new resident of Howick asks the Powers-

That-Be to explain why there is no “decent shopping mall” in Howick, nor are there plans to build one.

I can suggest some reasons. Shopping Malls are not built by local authorities to suit residents; they are built by investors who want to make a profi t charging

large rent-als for shops. Large national

chain stores are the main enter-prises which can meet these rentals. Instead of these boring shops, identical to those that “one fi nds all over South Africa”, many Howick residents value the relationship they have with local businesses, which may have been run by the same family for over 30 years. These are places where staff know your name, ask how Mum is and take the trouble to source a product for you, often at competitive prices because they don’t pay enormous rentals. You

may receive a cup of tea and a sandwich, or an offer to deliver your groceries, or even have an excited staff member share a photograph of the latest newborn great grandchild.

Yes, we would like smooth pavements and shaded parking – the potted trees along Main Street have mostly died – but walking between shops is a small price to pay for the uniqueness of the Howick shopping experience.

Sheelagh Halstead

Why no decent shopping mall in Howick?

I suggest many of your readers may fi nd the following of considerable interest!

Just over 18 months ago, I purchased a house in 7, Paddock Crescent, Howick, and soon after moving in, I noticed a signifi cant leak from the water main pipe just outside my boundary fence. After a week or two, I reported the problem by SMS to the munici-pal authority, and waited for some action. Nothing happened, nor did I notice any result from numerous subsequent reports I made, over the next 18 months.

However, as the months went by, the leak grew steadily worse, and it eventually became some-thing of a fl ood, with fl owing water visible inside my garden. I noticed that the property next-door, on the western side, had an even worse problem than mine, but on both properties a signifi cant marsh was develop-ing. Worse, the fl ood started to affect my septic tank and French-drain, and the water fl ow in my garden was noticeable. I became concerned about the risk to my house foundations.

I have reported the problem frequently over the past year and a half, the penultimate occasion being to the man who came to read the meter; in my presence, he immediately got onto his cell-phone and reported the problem to

his offi ce.Still nothing happened, and

it seemed clear that, in addition to the potential damage to my property, the wastage of precious water must surely be grow-ing more and more serious, and costly.

Fortunately, I became aware that I had a new neighbour on the eastern side, Janis Holmes, who I found to be a DA Ward Council-lor, and I decided to enlist her assistance. Most willing to help, she quickly sent an e-mail to an appropriate contact person, and I was most gratifi ed when, only a couple of weeks after I spoke to her, some men came along, inspected the leak and rapidly fi xed the problem. The time needed for them to eliminate the leak was a mere two hours!

It is diffi cult to believe that the municipal water department were content for such a signifi -cant wastage of water to continue for 18 months, while the job of repairing the leak took such a short time!

My gratitude to Miss Holmes, for the effi cient way in which she generated a solution to my prob-lem, which is in sharp contrast to my amazement at the lack of interest and concern shown by the municipal authorities.

D.T.H. Lake

Water wastage through burst pipe

BEING in need of a good second hand wheelchair, I placed a ‘Wanted to

Buy’ ad in the Village Talk, on Wednesday, 5 February.

Within 24-hours I had received two responses and purchased a most satisfactory unit, at a very reasonable price, from a lady who lives only a short drive from my home.

I have a short fuse when it comes to poor service or goods but also believe that credit must be given when it’s due, and in this instance the Village Talk has come up trumps!

With my sincere thanks and appreciation!

John Gardener, Amberfi eld.

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I REFER to the letter “Why no decent shopping mall in Howick?” (Village Talk 7 February).

Howick is not a city with malls; if you want to shop till you drop, then go twenty plus k’s down the N3 to Liberty Mall or to Gateway or even further to Sandton, Jhb! This beautiful Howick is known as a village which is just like it was years ago. We have lived here fi ve years and love the country atmosphere where we can meet such warm friendly people.

We have lived in big cities with all the malls and “bling”, but they don’t have the character that exists here. We are so close to all amenities such as hospitals, churches etc and our views are amazing. Please ‘Miss Disappointed’ wake up and smell the roses and enjoy the country life of Howick. Get yourself a pair of walking shoes and enjoy God’s wonders with open arms.

Sandy Baggott, Happy Resident.

MAY I, through your publication, wish Noleen Narainsamy

every success in her new role as manager/owner of the Audiology practice at the Howick Private Hospital. Noleen was most helpful and effi cient in attending to and assisting me with my hearing aids.

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To Disappointed new resident of Howick

THE centre line white markings in Amber Avenue need to be done after the

remaining potholes have been repaired and the tree branches have been cut to allow the school busses to stay on the correct side of the road.

Please give us the service that we pay for.

Claude R. Edwards.

Lack of service by municipality

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AGENDA

1. Welcome by the Chairman and veri cation of a quorum.2. Notice of meeting in terms of 8(b) of the Constitution3. Apologies.4. Minutes of the meeting held on 16th April 2013.4.1 Matters arising.4.2 Adoption thereof.5. Chairman’s Report. Adoption thereof.6. Financial report. Adoption thereof.7. Election of Of ce Bearers in terms of Clause (7a) of the Constitution.Of ce Bearers must be nominated and seconded in writing by Members in good standing,and the Nominee must sign acceptance thereof. The nomination form must be returned to the Secretary atleast 7 days before the meeting.(She is Sheelagh Smallwood Cell 083 631 8183, Email sheelagh.smallwood@vodamail.com)The following have been nominated and seconded.Claude Edwards, Mano Naidoo, Russell Meyer, Sheelagh Smallwood, Gilbert Whiteley and Craig Vogt. Any further nominations after this notice is advertised are welcome and will be presented to the meeting.Nomination forms may be obtained by email from Sheelagh Smallwood, or from our box atGreetings.8.General9.Closure.

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ALL Howick High School Cricket teams enjoyed a very successful week on

the cricket fi elds, being victorious in all their matches against Voortrekker and Thomas Moore as well as exciting wins for the 1st team at the Sunfoil 20/20 Tournament.

The 1st Team won their match against Voortrekker on Thursday, 6 February by 24 runs. Chris Koning made 39 runs, Wade Peters 25 runs and Sam Karlsen 18 not out. Howick reached 106 runs for 3 wickets in 15 overs. Against some good tight bowl-ing, Voortrekker managed to score 82 runs. Duen Jansen van Rensburg took 2 wickets for 5 and James Webb 2 for 4.

The 1st team played Thomas Moore at the Kloof Country Club on Friday, 7 February and won their match by 18 runs. Sam Karlsen scored 43 off 28 balls and Gareth Coetzer made 17 runs, setting a target of 90. An unbe-lievable bowling spell by captain

Gareth Coetzer of 5 wickets for 7 runs enabled Howick to restrict and bowl Thomas Moore out for 72 runs.

Howick’s fi rst Cricket team participated in the Sunfoil 20/20 cricket tournament on Saturday, 8 February.

In the morning session they played against Raisethorpe at the PMB Oval. Howick won the toss and chose to bat. With contribu-tions from Lishen Reddy and May Mazibuko, Howick managed 126 in 20 overs. In response Raisetho-rpe kept within touching distance of the required run rate. With disciplined bowling and Lishen Reddy taking 3 wickets, Howick won an exciting game by 4 runs.

In the afternoon, Howick played Voortrekker at the KZN Varsity Oval. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Howick stuttered to 28/6. May Mazi-buko batted well with the lower order, taking the team to 89/9 in 20 overs. An exciting innings followed with Voortrekker losing

wickets regularly. Jordan Barnsley grabbed 5 of the top order. With Voortrekker needing 2 runs to win with 8 wickets down, May Mazi-

buko was given the ball to bowl. Claiming 2 wickets in 2 balls, Howick bowled Voortrekker for 88. Howick won by 1 run.

Howick qualifi ed to play in the fi nal vs Treverton at the PMB Oval on Thursday, 13 February at 3pm.

Howick High’s cricket teamvictorious in all of their mathches

Victory for the Howick High 1st Cricket Team at the Sunfoil 20/20 Tournament in Pietermaritzburg. (Left to right stand-ing): Lishen Reddy; Gareth Coetzer (Captain); Mr Richard Randelhof (Coach); James Webb; Duen Jansen van Rens-burg; Timothy Gordon; Sam Karlsen; May Mazibuko; Chris Koning; Jordon Barnsley.(Left to right kneeling): Philip

Geldart; Wade Peters.