CANSA Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.

Relay began in 1985 when Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal surgeon in Tacoma, Washington, ran and walked around a track for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Association. Since then, Relay has grown from a single man's passion to fight cancer into the world's largest movement to end the disease.

Each year, more than 3.5 million people in 5,000 communities in the United States, along with additional communities in 20 other countries, gather to take part in this global phenomenon and raise much-needed funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. Thanks to Relay participants, CANSA continues to save lives.

What Happens at Relay For Life events?

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions at all Relays, no matter where they are held.

These traditions help participants celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate – The Survivors Lap

Relay starts with a Survivors Lap – an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we've achieved over cancer. The Survivors Lap is an emotional example of how Relay participants are ensuring that more lives are saved each year – like those of each individual on the track. We also recognize and celebrate caregivers at Relay For Life. These individuals give their time, love, and support to friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers who face cancer. At Relay, people understand the frustrations and joys of being a caregiver, since the effects of cancer reach far beyond just the person diagnosed.

Remember – The Luminaria Ceremony

After dark, we honor people who have been touched by cancer and remember loved ones lost to the disease during the Luminaria Ceremony. Candles are lit inside bags filled with sand, each one bearing the name of a person touched by cancer, and participants often walk a lap in silence. As people take time to remember, those who have walked alongside others battling cancer can grieve and find healing. This is a time that truly highlights the importance of defeating this disease.

Fight Back – The Fight Back Ceremony

Last, there is a Fight Back Ceremony, where we make a personal commitment to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. That personal commitment may be to do something as simple as getting a screening test, quitting smoking, or talking to elected officials about cancer. By taking action, people are personally taking steps to save lives and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

Celebrate, remember, and fight back are themes that link all Relays events together, but you can learn more about national event standards and recommendations and more about how to structure your Relay's planning committee using a suggested three-tier approach by connecting to the documents below.

Philosophy – Why We Relay

The Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Why Relay?

Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It's a life-changing experience. At Relay, every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember, and fight back. And every person who participates joins others around the globe as part of this worldwide movement to end cancer.

Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime. You can thank all the people who have done so much to support you through your personal cancer experience. And you can gather together with friends, family, and colleagues to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories.

No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the Cancer Association save lives. With your help, we aren't just fighting one type of cancer – we're fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community.

Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone's life.

History of Relay - Celebrating Hope

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Association Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Association office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He ran for more than 83 miles. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. Throughout the night, friends donated $25 to run or walk with Dr. Klatt for 30 minutes. His efforts raised $27,000 to fight cancer.

While circling the track those 24 hours, Dr. Klatt thought about how others could take part in his mission to fight cancer. He envisioned a 24-hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Over the next few months, he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event, known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, with the help of Pat Flynn – now known as the "Mother of Relay" – 19 teams took part in the first team Relay event on the track at the historic Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield.

The Impact of Relay Around the World

A Presence in Communities

Relay For Life is conducted not simply to raise funds, but to involve new communities, give the Association a local presence, and provide communities the opportunity to own the mission. Because Relay provides grassroots access to the population, it is a critical means of achieving the Association's 2015 goals.

A Celebration of Cancer Survivorship

Relay is a moving celebration of cancer survivorship. The event begins with a Survivors Lap in which cancer survivors take a victory lap around the track. A candlelight ceremony is held later in the evening to honor cancer survivors and remember those who we've lost to this disease.

A Community Event

Relay For Life is a community event. Event sites should be selected based on how communities identify themselves. A town or small city may see itself as one community. Larger cities are usually made up of several different communities and neighborhoods. If people identify themselves as being part of a given community, the community qualifies as a Relay site. For example, Relays are even happening on college and corporate campuses, on military bases, and in cyberspace.

A Community-Owned / Volunteer-Driven Activity

As a community event, Relay fulfills a need for belonging that we all have. It also creates a sense of community by bringing people together in a moving and fun atmosphere, with sufficient time for cultivating relationships. The event is volunteer-driven, with Association staff coaching the volunteers. There is a true partnership between volunteers and staff.

A Means of Unifying Communities

Cancer is indiscriminate and knows no boundaries. As voluntary organizations in the United States must serve an increasingly diverse population and customer base, the way in which the American Cancer Association does business will need to shift. Our ability to communicate appropriately and utilize partners in our efforts will facilitate our growth in reaching diverse communities and ultimately in reaching the 2015 goals of the Association. Inclusion is imperative.

Relay Around the Globe

The American Cancer Association Relay For Life is an international movement to end cancer. Since 1996, the Association has partnered with multiple cancer organizations in countries outside the United States to license and support Relay For Life programs. Through Relay, these organizations bring together passionate volunteers, promote their mission-based activities, and mobilize community members to take action in the fight against cancer. Relay has proven especially important to countries at the beginning stages of educating both the public and health care communities about this deadly and often preventable disease.
International Relay For Life events are now held in communities spanning 19 countries outside of the United States.

The annual RFL is scheduled for Monday evening 23rd September, closing soon after sunrise on Tuesday 24th (Heritage Day). The Carbineers' Drill Hall grounds, with plenty of parking, will be the safe, secure venue.

The relay is anything but a race. Based on the three special words Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back, the RFL is a moving and emotional opportunity to do just that. "Teams" of 10 enter and take part in perambulating around a track for the duration, always ensuring at least one member is out there at any time. Part of the entry fee of R700 per team entitles each member to decorate a "Luminary Bag" with a photograph of a loved one lost, a survivor or simply coloured in or patterned. The bags are placed alongside the track, with a candle inside. After dark, the candles are lit, illuminating the bags and setting the scene for each to stroll with their friends, strangers or alone with their own thoughts, memories and hopes.

Having lost family and friends to this dreaded disease, lived with those who are fighting and having experienced those daunting words 'I think you should come in and see me, soon', Eileen and I have found incredible peace and strength taking part in the annual relay. Bringing CANSA and the Community Chest together for this cause is an exciting prospect.

We hope to raise R100000 this year and are encouraging teams and individuals to not only participate, but use the opportunity to raise additional sponsorship. In addition to the emotional experience, there will be some amazing lucky spot prizes as well as a special prize for the team who raise the most in donations. All the funds raised are used in the fight against cancer and the support of those living with it

If you would like to find out more or take part in the relay, please contact Alan Angus on 0845824005, Wendy James (0827772620) or the CANSA offices at 10 Killarney Terrace or telephone 0333429837 (bh). Cancer survivors are encouraged to contact the offices and register on the role. Survivors present at the relay will be afforded special treatment.

Submitted by Howick Hospice.

This Spring is going to be even more magical because it is Tanglewood Nursery's 20th Birthday and we have an exciting programme of events lined up. The programme starts with our Spring Birthday Sale starting on Friday, 6th September until Sunday, 8th September 2013, when we will be offering a 20% discount on all our plants. Our nursery is jam-packed with a large variety of plants just waiting to beautify your gardens. We also have a number of new and interesting varieties.

And we have a host of lucky draw prizes to be handed out. You will be advised within the next few weeks who the lucky prize winners are. These prizes will also only be for our email customers. So if you have a friend who you would like to benefit from our birthday specials, get them onto our email list before 1st September 2013.

Now back to our plants and, particularly, our new ranges. Our stock now includes the following :

• various colours of dwarf alstroemarias;
• unusual geraniums from the Madeira islands;
• the much sought after Erysimum "Wall flower";
• a range of new colours of Cannas, which are coming back into fashion;
• a range of edible berry plants – nothing like picking your own organic berries for breakfast;
• new, prolific Salvias;
• hundreds of daylilies at half price!

Our 20 years of selecting and growing fuchsias has allowed us to make available a range of cultivars that are rust, disease and bug resistant and are prolific bloomers.

And so into the garden ... Hopefully, by this stage you have done all your pruning and clearing up. Its now time to add humus to the soil in the form of compost, along with some chicken manure to give some extra oomph. Water should obviously be conserved, but watering the garden at this time will give your plants an early kick, making them think that Spring is here.

While on the subject of compost, we have had to increase some prices, as follows :

Compost – 65 dm³ bag now R40.00
Pine bark – 65 dm³ bag now R40.00
Potting mix – 65 dm³ bag now R40.00
Chicken manure – 65 dm³ now R50.00
Chicken manure (Extra strong) – 65 dm³ bag now R50.00
(We now also stock extra strong chicken manure, which is ideal as an activator for making compost or as a base for liquid manure.)

Set out below is Tanglewood Nursery's Sales Diary for the coming season. Please note the extended periods for our Fuchsia and Daylily Sales this year, to allow you more time to visit us and benefit from our special offers! We will keep you informed as the weeks go on of our other specials, and the winners of our weekly lucky draw prizes. If you forward our email on to family members or other groups, please ensure that the recipients are aware that their names must be on OUR email list in order to qualify for the lucky draw prizes.

Looking forward to seeing you all at our Big Sale this weekend and check out our feature in The Witness, which is scheduled to be printed in Friday, 6th September's issue of the paper.

TANGLEWOOD NURSERY
2013 SALES DIARY:

BIRTHDAY/SPRING SALE: 6-8 SEPT 2013:
Come and celebrate our 20th birthday with us and enjoy 20% discounts on all our plants, so that you can kick-start your gardening season!

9 SEPTEMBER '13: Our weekly lucky prize draws begin, exclusively for our email customers – make sure your name is on our email list to qualify!

GARDEN SHOW: 27-29 SEPT '13 :
Join us at this not-to-be missed event on the gardening calendar. Our stand will be at our usual spot opposite Hall 7.

WE WILL BE OPEN DAILY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER:
We continue our discount madness with weekly specials – watch out for our adverts in the media and via email!

ROSE WEEK : 18–27 OCT '13
We will have specials on a selection of our roses.

FUCHSIA WEEK : 1-10 NOV '13
We will be offering huge discounts on all our fuchsias for this week. We have fuchsias in all shapes and sizes for your garden.

DAYLILY WEEK : 15-24 NOV'13
Discounts galore on our wide range of daylilies plus our unnamed varieties will be HALF PRICE!

HALF PRICE SALE: 24–26 JANUARY 2014:
Crazy, Crazy, Crazy low prices on all our plants for this weekend - Don't miss it!!

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Well despite the chilly weather, spring seems to have arrived. Five baby jackal pups were collected from Greytown to join their feline counterparts, the serval kittens and a very young jackal buzzard chick arrived from Shafton Grange in the Karkloof. We have decided that the saying "cats rule, dogs drool" certainly applies. While the servals took to bottles easily and quickly and were generally a pleasure to have around, the jackals were very slow on the uptake ensuring that Israel had a milk bath every time he had to feed them – they definitely believed that we were out to poison them, perhaps as a result of years of persecution of their kind. Speaking of which, it was very heartening to hear how the farm labourers reported hearing the pups crying in the burrow and, after waiting for mom to return, helped the farmer dig them up and arrange for FreeMe to collect them. A big change from the time when the only good jackal was a dead one. The jackal buzzard chick was just too adorable, but has been sent to Ben Hoffman at Raptor Rescue. Baby raptors, along with cranes and several other bird species, imprint on anything that feeds them and get very attached to their handlers. This attachment can lead to a very possessive individual who can only be released back into the wild after a long and difficult rehabilitation process (if they can be returned at all). With sharp talons and rather smelly droppings, they do not make good house pets. Ben will try and get one of his own buzzard pairs to adopt him, allowing him to be raised as a fully functional wild bird. So if you are a cat person and are feeling rather smug, or if you prefer our canine friends and would like to stick up for the underdog, please sms donate freeme to 48748 to donate R 10. If on the other hand you like both equally then do it twice. Add a liking for our little grey ball of fluff, Fugly, who is just too flipping (what else) cute, then three times is mandatory.

On a sadder note, there is a great mystery surrounding the admittance of a duiker female from Amber Valley. As the estate is a relatively safe area with speed limits and no free roaming dogs, the duiker get very tame. This little lady was found lying between some bushes with multiple abrasions and lacerations, which we feel were mostly likely the result of a mva, although this is difficult to prove. How did anyone reach such a speed, that they did so much damage, and if they did hit her, why did they not call us to collect her immediately. All of the residents must by now know that FreeMe run a 24/7 emergency service. It was touching to see the concern and sorrow of the people who brought her in and who, subsequently, had to be told of her death. They felt as though they had lost a friend.

News and image supplied by FreeMe.

Soccer has grown over the last number of years at Hilton College and we regularly field 20 teams for a Saturday fixture. It is a popular sport amongst the boys and we have a number of very talented players. Congratulations to the following boys who have been selected for the various KwaZulu-Natal Soccer teams after a series of trials and will represent the province at the various inter-provincial tournaments later in the year.

KZN u16: Keagan Hope, Ross Schreuder and Ross Spriestersbach
KZN u15: David Burgess and Cameron Badenhorst
KZN u14: Lwazi Mkwhanazi and Vaughan Williams

Pic (back L-R):David Burgess, Ross Spriestersbach, Keagan Hope, Ross Schreuder and Cameron Badenhorst
Front(L-R): Lwazi Mkhwhanazi and Vaughn Williams

News submitted by Hilton College.

Don't forget our Bowls Awareness Day this coming Sunday, 1 September. Everyone is welcome to come to the club in Cherry Lane at 09:00 to try the addictive game of bowls. Basic coaching will be given to new comers and bowls will be provided. There is no charge involved. Please wear flat-soled shoes and comfortable clothing. A good hat is essential. Phone Chris Purchase (033 343 2162) for details.

Jaxx Roll on Wednesday was won by a team led by Gert Snyman. Winners of the vouchers from Lindsay's were Alan Daikers and team. Well done to the winners and sincere thanks to Jaxx and Lindsay's for their support.
On Thursday we played for chickens supplied by Lister and Lister. Winners were Doug Robertson, Taffy O'Neil-Williams and Deirdre McQuade. Thanks to Richard for the chickens.

We will be playing a friendly match against Howick at home on Wednesday. Skips are asked to please ensure that their teams are present and ready to play by 13:00.

Thelma Mylne took part in the Invitational Senior Singles tournament in Underberg last weekend.

She won three of her five matches and narrowly missed the chance to play in the semi-final. She came home full of praise for the organisers and the hospitality of the hosts.

Coaching is available at our club at times arranged to suit individual needs. Call Thelma Mylne (033 343 2020) or Dave Hammond (033 343 4390)

Duties: 1 – 7 Sept: OOD: Derick Hull. Tabs: Jill Bannatyne. Duty team: Chris Purchase. Teas on 7 Sept: John Aubrey & John Bayley. Biscuits: 3 & 5 Sept: Margie & Dave Garrard.

News from Hilton Bowling Club.

Grace College pupils delivered an excellent performance at the 'Grace's Gifts' Talent Show held recently. From entertaining and well-spoken MC's, to very talented musicians, singers, dancers and actors, the evening held something for everyone. The lighting, sound and stage crew have to be commended for their contribution in creating a fantastic atmosphere and platform in which 'Grace's Gifts' could shine. Ending their school career on a high note, were Matric pupils, Sarah Tychsen and Skhulu Zondi who shared the winners' trophy. Sarah did a beautiful rendition of Adele's 'Chasing Pavements' and Skhulu entertained us with his own composition called 'Loud!'

Special thanks go to the organisers of this event for ensuring that we could showcase the amazing talent at our school.

Pictured here are Sarah Tychsen and Skhulu Zondi, winners of "Grace's Gifts" talent show 2013.

News supplied by Grace College in Hilton, KZN.

 

Last week Di Martin from Ezemvelo visited Hilton Pre-Primary School to talk to the children about animals and how to identify animals by their droppings. Sheila from Rhino Watch collected a cheque of almost R1600 which was raised through a raffle and donations for the 'Save the Rhino' fund. The money will buy water bottles for the rangers who are out in the field hunting down rhino poachers.

Michael Dottridge from the Butterflies Group won the lucky draw prize of a year's subscription to Ezemvelo KZNWildlife Kid's Club.

Pupils at Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton recently collected pet food and newspapers for the Umgeni SPCA. Jane Goetsch, Umgeni SPCA's Education Officer attended assembly at the school to thank the pupils and talk to them about caring for their pets.

She also presented prizes to the three pupils who collected the most money at Laddsworth for the SPCA's 1000 Paws Walk campaign in June. Pictured here with Goetsch are Ethan Botha (Grade 4) who came third with R180; first-placed Duncan King (Grade 1) who collected R300 and Zoë von Fintel (Grade 5) who collected R250 to come second.

The class that collected the most money was Grade 1M, whose members all received a Frankie's drink and an eraser in recognition of the R415 they collected.

Pictured below are Members of Grade 1M – the class at Laddsworth that collected the most money for the SPCA 1000 Paws Walk campagin – show off the drinks and erasers that they won.

News and photographs supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

There has recently been an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Hilton and surrounds. (Not to be confused with Foot and Mouth Disease which is found in animals). So what is HFMD?

HFMD is a viral infection affecting mainly young children, causing a fever and a rash on the hands, feet, nappy area and in and around the mouth. It is caused by a virus-usually Coxsackie A16- that is spread from child to child by direct touch, contact with mucous or faeces of an infected child or even contact with objects which have been in contact with an infected person. Such objects can include toys, towels, clothes and the like and they are called fomites. The Coxsackie virus will only be infectious for a few minutes on dry surfaces and a little longer on wet surfaces, but not more than an hour. Using a sanitising/ alcohol spray on toys, equipment etc can kill the virus. Hand washing is important, especially after changing a nappy.

Symptoms will appear about 3-6 days after being in contact with the virus. However, your child will be infectious for a day or two before the rash comes out and will be infectious until the rash crusts over, (usually about a week from the first onset of symptoms).

The illness will start with your child being grizzly, irritable and then having a fever. A day or two later the rash appears- small blisters on the feet, hands and mouth (lips and tongue) and possibly the nappy area. The baby will often drool. The lesions appear to be uncomfortable and even painful, but not itchy. The baby may go off their bottle or food. The infection is generally limited to those symptoms but in unusual cases complications of meningitis or lung problems may happen- urgent medical attention should be sought if you suspect this.

Treatment is generally symptomatic and supportive- controlling the temperature and discomfort with pain and fever medication including paracetamol and anti-inflammatory medication. Local treatment with calamine lotion may sooth irritated skin and an antiviral numbing gel can help with the lesions in the mouth. There is no specific anti-viral medication for the virus, but some evidence supports the use of the antiviral agent, acyclovir, as it decreases the duration of the illness in some cases. It is advisable for affected patients to avoid pregnant women who have not previously been exposed to the illness.

In summary, HFMD is a sudden-onset contagious viral infection causing temperatures, and a rash; it is generally a mild illness which is self limiting. It needs to run its course but there are steps that can be taken to ease the symptoms.

Article submitted by Dr Ralph Gilbert, MBChB - 033-3432243 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"The diabetes epidemic is upon us. More than 230 million people worldwide have diabetes and, according to the World Health Organisation, that number will increase to 333 million by 2025." Dr Fedon Lindberg (physician, specialist in Internal Medicine, Norway) ...

...It is mainly the rise in cases of type-2 diabetes that is fuelling the worldwide diabetes epidemic. ... Eighty percent of sufferers are or have been overweight. One of the most alarming features of the rising tide of diabetes is the fact that 50% of all those who have the disease do not know that they have it. ... Cardiovascular disease is the most common complication for people with diabetes. Approximately 50% to 80% of deaths in people with diabetes are due to cardiovascular disease. ...

Food and exercise is better than insulin – A Norwegian study, conducted by Aker University Hospital, concluded that lifestyle change is better than insulin therapy for type-2 diabetics. The insulin group increased their weight by 4.9kg and had worsened metabolic parameters such as triglyceride levels. Given that heart disease is the biggest cause of death in type-2 diabetics, and increased triglycerides increases the risk of heart disease, insulin treatment is obviously not the best choice! ...

Large studies from the US and Finland show that eating more fish, vegetables, berries, nuts and pulses; less sugar, starches (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta) and red meat; and choosing healthy fats can dramatically reduce the risk of diabetes. For some readers, this article may seem eye-opening, and to others shocking, because it may turn upside down their perception of what is healthy and unhealthy in relation to an appropriate diabetes diet.

The 10 golden rules of diabetes reversal:
• Eat a low-GI Diet: A diet high in refined carbohydrates is one of the main factors behind weight gain and loss of blood sugar control. There are two ways to achieve a low glycaemic load. 1. eat no, or very few, carbohydrates; eat protein instead; 2. eat only those carbohydrates that have a low glycaemic load – those are the foods that release their sugar content very slowly. Oats and berries are examples.
• Eat high levels of soluble fibres such as oats and pulses like lentils, beans and chickpeas which are naturally high in what are called soluble fibres. They not only stabilize your blood sugar levels, but they also help to eliminate excess cholesterol and fat, so both cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood come down.
• Use the insulin helpers such as metmorfin – my favourite of those on offer. But the combination of the mineral chromium with a certain extract from cinnamon does it better without the side effects.
• Increase Omega-3 fats and monounsaturated fats; reduce Omega-6 and saturated fats and avoid transfats. Metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and diabetes cause unpleasant symptoms and knock-on diseases is because they switch your whole system toward inflammation. ... Inflammation promotes insulin insensitivity, feeding back into worsening diabetes. Meat and dairy products are high in saturated fats and tend to increase inflammation, so I encourage you to go for the many natural anti-inflammatory compounds found in food. ... But the most potent of them all are the omega-3 fats found in oily fish.
• Increase your intake of anti-oxidants. Foods with strong colours such as blue-berries, tomatoes, mustard and broccoli, have the most anti-oxidants and these will help to reduce inflammation.
• Eat liver-friendly foods. Antioxidants and certain foods, are especially important because they help to support the liver's ability to work optimally.
• Take daily exercise. This is a must if you have diabetes or insulin resistance.
• Reduce your stress and improve your sleep. This might sound easy to say but it is going to happen naturally when you follow my low-GL diet and take the supplements I recommend. Stress is caused by changes in your blood sugar. ... By stabilizing your blood sugar lows you will naturally feel less stressed and you will sleep better as a result.
• Change what and how you drink. The biggest single increase in sugar consumption has come from drinks, many of which are loaded with high levels of fructose. Nothing is better for you than water or herb teas. Lemon tea would be a good choice, but ginger and cinnamon tea is best. Rooibos is high in antioxidants.
• Take supplements twice a day, every day. I know you have probably heard that if you eat a well-balanced diet you will get all the nutrients you need, but this really is completely untrue. There are many nutrients you just cannot get enough of from eating food, and these include Vitamins C, D and B12. Vitamin D reverses insulin resistance and reduces your diabetes risk. You need much larger amounts of nutrients than you will need once you are healthy. Chromium is an example. Vitamin C and the B vitamins are vital for turning sugar into energy rather than fat. Vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid are vital for a process called methylation. A lack of these B Vitamins raises the level of homocystein in your blood.
• Antioxidant nutrients in supplement form. The following nutrients help to reverse your risk of diabetes:
• Vitamin C; Vitamin E; Co-enzyme Q10; Alpha lipoic acid; Glutathione; Resveratrol; Zinc; Magnesium; Milk Thistle.
[Compiler's NOTE: All the above mentioned anti-oxidants are in Sportron's FoodState® Ultragard Forte]

One word of caution: If you are on diabetes medication, your need is likely to become less as your blood sugar levels stabilize once you start following the recommendation in this article.

Sportron's recommendation for Diabetes is: Ultragard Forte – Glucoplex – Omegatone 3 – Femtron/Gentron

Detailed profiles are available from Marian on request, our local Sportron guru.

Enjoy a morning of quality, effective ME time! Leave your chores and troubles behind and take a drive to the spectacular site of The Barn, at Kwanyoni, Hilton on Wednesday, 11 September, from 8.00 – 12.30.

You'll be treated to:

A Self Esteem presentation by Deborah Don

A talk on A New Season for ME by Desrae Coventry

A circle dance

Some Tai Chi

Much conversation

Coffee, tea & eats...and the subject is ME!

That's YOU! Celebrate who you are.....

Receive and share information and ideas - some new, some old, some you know, some you don't, some you'll want to dump and others you'll want to embrace!

Come, relax and enjoy, the cost is R 200 per person / R50 for students.

Contact: Desiray Viney Cel: 082 875 7194 Fax: 086 648 9895

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Four talented St Anne's Diocesan College girls were chosen to play at the senior best of the Eisteddfod Concert held at the Tatham Art Gallery on the 28th August 2013.

Back left to right: Chelsea Kisbey-Green (Grade 6 Saxophone) and Jordan Jooste (Grade 4 Piano)
Front left to right: Ntombifuthi Shezi (Grade 6 Saxophone) and Ana Chemaly (Grade 6 Piano)

Others who were invited to perform (but were unable to attend) included:
Hannah Acutt (Gr 4 Piano), Robyn Ducasse (Gr 5 Flute), Sandisiwe Shoba (Gr 7 Piano), Itumeleng Nqoko (Gr 7 Piano), Rebecca Smale (Gr 7 Piano) and St Anne's College Vocal Ensemble

News and photo supplied by St Anne's.

During the early hours of this morning, 28th August 2013 at about 01:30, members of Pietermaritzburg - Serious and Violent Crimes, Flying Squad and K9 Units working on information received, were keeping observation on the N3 South bound near the Umlaas Road off-ramp. During this time the members spotted a Gold Toyota Run X, fitting the description of suspects that had committed a recent robbery in the Hilton area. Upon noticing the Police - the vehicle sped off and a high speed chase ensued. The members then managed to stop the vehicle and with the assistance of the Police dogs both the fleeing suspects were apprehended and placed under arrest. Police recovered a flat screen television, house hold goods, jewellery, clothing and cash in the vehicle. Police also established that the Toyota Run X was hijacked in the Newlands East area during July this year.

Subsequent investigations led Police to believe that the vehicle stolen during the robbery was en route to Durban. A short while after circulating the vehicle it was spotted on the M13 by the Durban Dog Unit, who after a short high-speed chase stopped the vehicle and arrested the 3rd suspect.

The items were positively identified as stolen during a house robbery that occurred in the Hilton last night Tuesday 27th August 2013. It is alleged that three(3) men, had entered the home of an elderly couple. The men thereafter assaulted the victims and tied-up them up and ransacked their home, taking a flat screen television, house hold goods, computer equipment, jewellery, clothing and cash and their blue Honda Jazz.

Police believe that the arrested suspects may be linked to another house robbery that occurred in the Hilton area on Saturday 24th August 2013, whereby an elderly couple were also assaulted and robbed. And also believe that they may be linked to a larger syndicate operating in the Durban and Pietermaritzburg areas.

Three(3) arrested suspects, aged between 22 and 26-years of age, will make a court appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court shortly.

Investigations continue.

Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni commended members of the Pietermaritzburg - Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, Flying Squad and K9 Units for the speedy arrests and recoveries and for responding so swiftly and decisively to criminal elements in the area. " By immediately arresting these culprits we can ensure that they are removed from society so that they cannot repeat their criminal deeds again. We wish to send a stern warning to criminals to beware that police have adopted a zero tolerance approach to crime and any sort of criminal activities." said the KZN Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni.

News supplied by Hilton SAPS.

Matthew de la Hey (Hilton College Matric: 2008) has been selected as a Weidenfeld scholar to study at Oxford University on the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership programme. He will read an MSc in African Studies through the school of Interdisciplinary Area Studies as a member of New College (founded in 1379).
28 scholars were selected from over 1,800 applicants this year and Matthew is one of 2 South Africans to be selected for the programme.

"The Weidenfeld Scholarship aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow, mostly from transition and emerging economies, by providing outstanding university graduates and early-career professionals with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford, in combination with a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking. The Leadership Programme aims to build the Scholars capacity to contribute positively to public life in their countries and regions of origin upon their return. Said a past scholar: "The leaders in this scholarship really lead by example. They are successful, they are smart, they want to make the world a better place, they are down to earth, they are kind and they care about something greater than themselves." Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University described the scheme "They are looking for scholars who are outstanding not just in the academic aspects of their field but who also have the potential to become leaders in the countries from which they have come when they return after their period in Oxford...Oxford itself benefits from the presence of the Weidenfeld scholars".

Matthew was awarded the Sizana award for outreach activity in Form 1 (Grade 8) at Hilton College, participated in the school outreach programme and has remained committed to serving his communities: a seed of community awareness and social activism was planted during his time at Hilton that has seen him go on to achieve a great deal since leaving. In Matric Matthew was captain of the canoeing club, chairman of the enterprise club and the recipient of the Normand Dunn and Kenneth Beghin prizes for Visual Arts and the Jimmy Nisbet Prize for History.

After Hilton College Matthew went on to Stellenbosch University where he completed a Bachelor of Accounting and Honours in Accounting. Whilst at Stellenbosch he was selected as a member of a team of 15 for the South Africa-Washington International Programme, a 6-month leadership development programme through which he interned at the World Bank in Washington, DC.

He was also awarded a Mandela Rhodes scholarship for 2012 as a young African with extraordinary leadership potential and in recognition of his commitment to the scholarship's values of reconciliation, entrepreneurship, leadership and academic distinction.

Matthew graduated from Stellenbosch in 2012 and upon leaving Oxford intends to complete his Chartered Accounting qualification and thereafter be involved in trans-African business, "harnessing the strongest features of capitalism- its power to drive innovation and progress -to help solve the continent's social and environmental problems." He is also a co-founder and director of InkuluFreeHeid: a non-partisan youth-led movement of ordinary South Africans aiming to unite people and organisations behind a collective vision for our country. InkuluFreeHeid's key project at the moment is the 'Our Vote Our Voice' campaign, an initiative to get young people to engage with democracy and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming 2014 national election.
Matthew will start at Oxford in October.

Pictured from left to right are Rendani Gangahze, Michael Salgado, Matt de la Hey, Kimani Gitau, Kofi Arthur and Andrew Dellis.

Photograph and news supplied by Hilton College.

In response to popular demand, the hugely successful Laddsworth Night Relay and Walk is back. This relay run and walk will take place on Thursday September 19 starting at Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton at 6pm. Every participant will receive a glow-in-the-dark stick.

Participants will run or walk a 3,2km marshalled route along the lanes of Hilton. There are lots of spot prizes to be won sponsored by local businesses. Food and drinks will be on sale. Book online at HiltonVillage.co.za or Shamaine on 033 343 3256 ext 4/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For information contact or contact: Jo 083 6003636.

Entries close on Tuesday September 17.

This time lapse photo shows the railway bridge in Hilton during last year's inaugural Laddsworth Night Relay.

News supplied by Laddsworth Primary School and photo by Em Gatland.

 

Paige Phillips and Katie Polkinghorne of St Anne's Diocesan College won awards at the Spar Hockey Awards Dinner on Tuesday night, 20 August 2013.

Paige was named Defender of the Season and Indoor Hockey Player of the Year and Katie won Attacker of the Season.

Well done to these two St Anne's hockey players. Pictured on the left is Katie and Paige is pictured below.

News and photographs supplied by St Anne's Diocesan College in Hilton, KZN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next deadline for provisional tax is just around the corner.

How profitable is your business this year?

Preparing your provisional tax return is a good time to assess the profitability of your business. Ask the questions:

Is the business making a profit?

If your business is making a profit at the end of July 2013, this is a good sign for the year end results. Does the profit fall within the targets you have set? Consider the budget you have for the year and whether you are going to be able to maintain or improve your profits. Set new targets.

Is the business making a loss?

A loss in your income statement may be great for saving tax but a loss is not what you want. Rather make profits and save for the tax. One forced saving is paying provisional tax. Turn the loss into a profit by tackling the tough questions. What is causing the loss? Don't look at the obvious indicators e.g. fewer sales. Dig deeper. Why is income not covering your fixed costs? Are the markups on products correct to cover both fixed and variable costs? Is your marketing team performing? What expenses can be cut? What expenses need to increase to bring in more income? Now is a good time to turn the company around and work at making a profit for the year.

What is our strategy?

Use this time of preparing provisional tax as a strategy tool to assess profitability for the year. Correct your budgets and targets.

Your business can make profit.

Kindly shared by Sheldon Conway of Business Soul Accounting in Hilton, KZN.

Hilarity amidst ludicrous costumes and jovial accusations were rampant at last night's HiltonVillage.co.za business network meeting which followed a very social, murder mystery theme. Hosted by Cowan House in their comfortable pavillion with a crackling fire on the go and a hearty meal to enjoy, the evening was barrels of fun.

Taking centre stage was Trish Beaver of WhodunnitSA, or rather the no-nonesense Mrs Ramsbottom, who led us on a riotous pathway as we uncovered character's secrets, plotted motives and scoured for clues. We now know 'whodunnit' and with what!

While the murder mystery unravelled the bossy Mrs Ramsbottom issued detention slips to deviant characters who stewed over her stern order to see her after assembly, they were relieved to be let off Ms Ramsbottoms hook when she invited them to trade their detention slips for prizes. Lovley prizes were supplied by Hilton Village Built It, Curves, eZali Spa, Jewellery by Diana, Pink Heather, Protea Hotel and Rotunda Farm Stall.

At the end of the evening Dee Davis, Cowan House's Marketing Manager, assured everyone that Cowan House was definitely not home to a nasty head like Mr Strickt and that their sportsmaster was quite nice, unlike the fictional one who had committed the awful deed. In fact, the school has a truly lovely heamaster in Rob Odell and a wonderful sports master.

A big round of applause was offered as thanks to Cowan House for providing a great venue and to Trish Beaver who directed the evening and played a most believable Mrs Ramsbottom. Thanks also goes to Catz Ballon Decor who once again did an outstanding job with the decor!

Pictured above are Alex Welgemoed and Cherri Forsyth, respective owners of Curves Hilton and Life Vision.