MARCH 2018

____________________________________________ Address all correspondence to CCSA Natal Midlands Ph: 033 396 3051

P.O.Box 100983 Fax: 086 206 6335 SCOTTSVILLE 3209

2017/2018 Committee

Chairman Gordon Major 033 396 1943 082 374 2327 majorgj@mweb.co.za Vice Chairman Des Shaw 033 3471248 082 093 5993 deselaine@telkomsa.net Secretary Shelli Williams 033 396 3051 079 899 2941 ccsamidlandssec@gmail.com

Treasurer Billy Cawood 033 330 8116 066 221 4441 accsop@mweb.co.za Chief Rally Convenor Sally Riley A/H 033 330 3718 082 372 8093 sallyriley23@gmail.com PRO Anita Nefdt 033 386 4494 083 403 8957 nefdtfam@absamail.co.za Scribe Sharon Leonard 033 3965612 083 647 9985 shaz108@yahoo.com Assets Master Terry Schefermann 033 386 7250 083 382 7671 terry.schef@mweb.co.za

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Howzit Midlands, I hope that life is treating you all just swimmingly! With Easter just around the corner, don’t pig-out on too much chocolate but do enjoy the egg hunt. Our last rally was held at River Valley Resort in Pennington over the weekend of 23rd – 25th February where we had a smallish turnout of 13 families in attendance including 2 visitors, the Spiekers from Sunshine Coast and Colin Chaplin from Natal Region. Our newest members, Terry and Wendy Watruss, assisted by Maxiene, marshalled for the

weekend and what a sterling job they did. Great fun was had by all especially with the game that was organised for Saturday afternoon – Shelli I didn’t know you were so very, very, very, very competitive!! Congratulations to Grant and Shelli on the acquisition of their van. The voucher winners: Wattrus and Evans families. See elsewhere for the full rally report.

Our next rally is Rally SA at Richards Bay Caravan Park over the Easter weekend of 30th March – 1st April. A lot of organisation from KZN as a province has gone into this rally and I for one am really looking forward to it. It is the first time it has been held in KZN since 1993. There will be in

excess of 200 vans in attendance representing 20 regions of the CCSA, the biggest region being a tour of 40 vans from Easterns. We have 27 members attending and 2 visitors joining us, the one being our ex-chairman Zac Wessels and family who are coming all the way from Good Hope Region. There are a few of our members going on the annual DCAA

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Tour which is leaving from Richards Bay after Rally SA and I am sure you join me in wishing them a safe and enjoyable tour. On behalf of the Major family, I wish you all a very happy and blessed Easter.

“I can’t do it , never accomplished anything; I will try, has performed wonders”

-George P Burnham-

“”– Cheers for now, safe towing and God willing I’ll see you at Richards Bay for Rally SA 2018 – KZN style

GordonGordonGordonGordon

The winners of the Saturday afternoon game and the Stirrer of the weekend

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NATIONAL- RALLY SOUTH AFRICA 30 MARCH – 1 APRIL 2018. RICHARDS BAY By now you will have been emailed your gate entry so please

remember to print it out and bring with you, your program for the weekend will be in your goodie bag. Rally SA is now upon us, travel safe and see you there. Please remember your Midlands Shirts whether it’s the black or the white one.

REGIONAL AT DRAK GARDENS 26 - 29 APRIL. (POTENTIAL LONG WEEKEND IF YOU TAKE THE 30TH OFF) Your marshals for the weekend will be Dave & Beryl together

with Ant & Wendy. COSTS: R140.00 adult per night

Under 12 years – waiting to hear from park. Thursday: Mussel pot soup and rolls – R 20.00 per head Friday morning: Group hike Friday evening: Marshals to light braai fires for those wanting to braai or do your own, there will be no organised salads etc. Saturday: Bring along 250g per person of Beef pieces and the marshals will make a delicious curry and a stew. Please indicate Thursday meal with your intention. Intention date is by the Friday 20th April 2018. PLEASE REMEMBER RALLY FEES OF R20.00 IS PAYABLE AT EVERY RALLY. All the best and cheers for now. Sally Cell 082 372 8093 Email: sallyriley23@gmail.com

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RALLY DATES AND VENUES 2018.

DATES VENUE MARSHALS 26- 29 April Drak Gardens Kotze/Adnams 18- 20 May Villa Spa Campbell/ Coady 22- 24 June Karridene Siepman/Grove-Mitchell 27- 30 July Corians 24- 26 Aug Queensburgh –AGM Committee 21- 24 Sept River Valley Resort 26- 28 Oct Bushwillow 16- 19 Nov Power Boat Club McGladdery / ? 7 – 9 Dec TBA Committee

I am really needing marshals for 2018, don’t hesitate, please contact me, send me a whatsapp or email when you will be available, many thanks, Sally.

Knocking on the Door

Nationals- 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, etc. (round disc) Fischer on 121st King Dallas on 99th next 100th

King Ron on 197th Castle on 49th next 50th

Cowan on 22nd Robertson on 22nd Mitchley on 23rd

Todd on 23rd

Boardman on 23rd Driemeyer on 94th Williams on 22nd Major on 98th Grove-Mitchell on 147th Varrie on 8th Kotze Daryl on 8th

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Regionals – 22, 44, 88, 110, 132, 154, 176, 198, etc. (square disc) Williams on 18th Mitchley on 19th

Driemeyer on 129th

Kotze Dave on 86th Gillham on 192nd Robertson on 21st next 22nd Buys on 84th

King Ron on 173rd Siepman Lindley on 147th

Provincials – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, etc. (gold disc) Todd on 4th next 5th Gillham on 34th next 35th Rawlins on 9th next 10th Castle on 9th next 10th Cawood on 9th next 10th Robertson on 4th next 5th

Riley on 24th next 25th Schefermann on 9th next 10th Engelbrecht on 14th next 15th Increase your National Milestones and see you at RALLY SA.

CLASSIFIEDS

MIDLANDS SHIRTS –

at a reduced price.

There are Midlands shirts (odd) sizes (R40.00); caps are also available at a reduced price.

CCSA Green Windbreakers Sizes 1 x M, 2 x XL & 2 x XXL available at R150.00 each. Will take to Rally SA Contact Sharon 083 647 9985

Should anyone wish to place a classified ad wanting to sell, buy, swap, messages, etc. please feel free to contact me on my email shaz108@yahoo.com, sms/WhatsApp on 083 647 9985, I will be more than happy to insert it in the newsletter.

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The February Regional Rally was held from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th Feb in

Pennington at the most stunning venue, the River Valley Resort. In all there 13 vans

occupied prime position around the centre concrete area on which 3 gazebos were

erected to assist with protection from the elements.

Terry & I were the first to witness the Grant & Shelli Williams styling in their new van

as they drove past on the freeway while smiling & waving like the queen. Upon

arrival, many congratulations & greetings were exchanged around their lovely

acquisition. They were smiling from ear to ear and savoring the comfort after a

disastrously windy Christmas function which saw them breaking camp and scuttling

for cover in the warm chalets.

Friday evening was spent downing a few chilled wines & cold ales while we made

short work of all the delicious bring & share platters. It was a great social evening

and everyone enjoyed the banter while catching up.

Saturday morning was spent at leisure with various people chilling. Maxiene was

taken to the local Crocodile Farm where she was brave enough to come into close

contact to snakes & crocodiles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Others of us headed

out to Rocky Bay for an off-road bike ride through the sugarcane & local forests. The

sunny weather was kind to us making the trip most interesting. Three of us fell

during the ride, no names mentioned but all in all, it was great fun and well worth the

exercise.

The latter part of Saturday afternoon playing a rather raucous fund-raising dice

game called Quarter Pass which got quite exciting and intense. Juliet corrupted us

and ensured much hilarity by mixing up a bright red hooligan juice for any penalties

and as the game wore on the juice was downed faster. The rules were a tad shaky

with me mixing up my left from my right but Shelli eventually emerged as the overall

winner. A great thank you to Maxiene who assisted with marshalling for the weekend

and collected all the money during the game. She did a sterling job of keeping track

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of all the penalty money and as requested, Shelli kindly donated her prize of

R230.00 towards the National Rally to be held in Richards Bay in March. Well done

and thank you Shelli. Thankfully Terry Wattrus was knocked out the game early and

attended to the braai fires so that we could all enjoy a fabulous braai before the rain

arrived.

We were grateful that Terry Schefermann accepted the request to be Fines Master.

He managed to conjure up some excellent material on Sunday at Friendlies and

many of us left Pennington much poorer than when we had arrived. Juliet and her

team displayed many of the gifts so generously donated and willingly made by so

many members for the National Rally. A great time was had by all and for my sins, I

was awarded the Ian Robertson Stirrer Spoon by Terry which was a bit like the pot

calling the kettle black but never the less, it was an honour.

Terry and I would like to thank you all for assisting us with our first job as Marshalls.

We appreciate your encouragement and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Warm regards

Terry and Wendy Wattrus

Winners of the game on Saturday afternoon

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Hello Midlands. Kevin Leonard saw the doctors a week ago and they are pleased with his progress. His next appointment is in April 2018. Kevin is booked for the beginning of June at the Vascular Clinic at Albert Luthuli Hospital for further assessments. Well done Sharon it must be all your TLC treatments.

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Jean Siepman had a very nasty fall on 18th February 2018. She broke her upper arm in three places & had to undergo an operation. A week after her horrible fall, Lindley and Jean made a day trip, visiting us at River Valley, on the Saturday. Such a tough lady. Sorry you did not feel well on your birthday the 7th March 2018, however we hope Lindley spoiled you and made the day very special. Jean’s arm is in a sling and the doctors say it is a 6 week healing process. Jean we trust you feel much better and that the pain is much lighter. Johnny Engelbrecht is still battling and was admitted back into hospital with internal bleeding and very weak. He had various tests and scans done and everything appeared normal. The doctors think Johnny was on too many blood thinning tablets. The doctors have now sorted out his medication and hopefully they will find the correct medication for him so that we can have the old Johnny back. Glenda is still battling to get all her strength back after her multiple surgeries. Wally we hope you are also looking after Glenda, with lots of TLC. Please keep Glenda, Jean, Johnny & Kevin in your prayers. We wish all four a speedy recovery and hope you will feel much better and be able to enjoy Rally SA. Sharon Leonard let me know that their daughter Rachelle Smith was admitted to hospital to undergo various tests with her lungs. They found a severe lung infection and her kidney function is below par but not too serious at this stage. Rachelle is home again and under strict bed rest. We hope Rachelle is much better and will keep her in our prayers. Congratulations to Quintus and Giselle van Wyk with baby VW number 2 who is expected in August 2018. Jamie will love a little sister or brother. Mr. Nefdt and Ouma Anita are super excited and over the moon. We wish you all of the best with your pregnancy Giz. Camping with Mr. Nefdt & Ouma all on her own for the whole weekend.

Jamie assisting her Oupa setting up. Beautiful gardens at River Valley

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BIRTHDAY APRIL 2018 2nd Rhoda Major HAPPY 55th !!! 14th Sharon Buys

16th Daryl Kotze 16th Bill Pellew HAPPY 70th !!! 18th Errol Nell 19th Mathew Campbell 20th Brian Todd 21st Edith Todd 24th Rose King 24th Shelli Williams 27th Anita Nefdt 29th Broden Robertson 30th Ken Gillham Birthdays are a time to say we hope you have the greatest day. Laugh, smile and celebrate with friends. May the magical days show no end! Happy birthday!!

ANNIVERSARIES APRIL 2018 1st Dereck & Anita Nefdt (40) Shoo I need a medal ☺ 5th Quintus 7 Giselle van Wyk (4) 9th Neil & Lee Campbell (30)

13th Hennie & Charlene Nel (27) 17th Wally & Glenda Bennett (36) 29th Terry & Wendy Wattrus (29) May the love between you, bring lots of joy and may that happiness let no one destroy. Happy wedding anniversary Congratulations to Terry Wattrus on completing his very 1st Cape Town Cycle Tour. Hope you enjoyed it and compete in many more. Not sure if any of our other members participated. RALLY SOUTH AFRICA 2018 - RICHARSDBAY

I don’t know about you, but guys, I am so excited and can’t wait for Rally SA. Once again a BIG THANKS to our members for your cash donations. Stephan Spieker thanked all for their support with raffle goods, donations, making of goods towards the goodie bags, etc. All the ladies and gentlemen assisting with cutting, knitting, sewing and artwork. Sponsoring of goods. Making of Rally badges, spread sheets drawn up of the parking for the Marshalls and the lists with all the details of all the Rally SA members attending Rally SA. Thank you Midlands family - You all rock !!!!!

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For the members who cannot attend Richards Bay we will miss you guys. If you’re on the road, safe travels and also safe travels to all going to Richards Bay. I would also like to wish you and your family the renewal of love, happiness and life and a heart filled with joy and peace. Have a blessed Easter!

God Bless - Anita

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PAGE SPONSORS: Wally & Glenda Bennett Klaus & Evelyn Fischer Ken & Noeline Gillham Ron & Rose King Gordon, Rhoda & Maxiene Major Norman & Yvonne McGladdery Dereck & Anita Nefdt Dino & Sally Riley Des & Elaine Shaw Dave & Ruth Varrie

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Update on Kevin Leonard. Kevin is doing very well since leaving Albert Luthuli Hospital at the beginning of January 2018. After 2½ months at home the wound is almost closed. As Anita mentioned Kevin returns to Grey’s Hospital in April and in early June back to Albert Luthuli Hospital for hopefully a final operation to prepare the stump for prosthesis. I once again want to thank our Midlands family, my family and friends for all their thoughts and prayers that have carried us through this time. I also need to say a big thank you to Tracey from Rosewood Estate who has been a tremendous help and encouragement to us both. Our eldest grandson Brent Smith, in spite of breaking his arm 36 hours before a school cricket match, attended the game in full cricket gear to support his team and being unable to compete in the school gala because of the broken arm was awarded house captain for the swimming team. Brent was awarded this honour for his dedication not only to the school and his team mates but also because of his leadership qualities that he shows. Congratulations Brent. Granny and Grampa are very proud of you. To Warren and Rachelle Smith for always supporting and encouraging the boys in whatever they do. You guys rock. In 11 days’ time and counting, is Rally SA at Richards Bay and I have never been more excited about a rally than this one. We will be tenting and it is going to be an experience with Kevin in a wheelchair but we are certainly going to make the most of it.

My blast from the past. Rally SA 1993 Midmar. My daughter Rachelle was 1st runner up in the Junior Miss Rally SA.

Cheers for now Sharon

My parting shot:

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. - Martin Luther King, Jr

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