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The Citizen
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- Entertainment
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Feast your eyes at garden show
KLOOF Conservancy is once again showcasing indigenous flora with its 25th Indigenous Open Gardens Show on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 09:00 to 16:00. From gorgeous gorge edges to meandering grassland pathways, there is something for everyone as artists and crafters showcase their talents. Various conservation organisations will share insights on birds, butterflies, snakes, monkeys and frogs. Plants and food will be on sale and there will be a treasure hunt for children. Tanya Visser, Highway's celebrity garden guru, will open up her garden (garden 6), allowing visitors a glimpse at interesting and unusual plant collections, or a chance to relax with a picnic. Also read: Traci finds joy in the little things Garden 2 presents a rare opportunity to visit the grounds of the stone mansion at TWIMs and see the extensive gardens that are embracing our local plant heritage. The Flora and Fauna Publications Trust and renowned indigenous plant expert Dr Elsa Pooley will be at Garden 4 to sign copies of her new book South African Indigenous Garden Plants. Tickets are R35 per person for entry at each garden. Entry is free for kids under 12 years. Payment is either cash or Zapper, and proceeds go to local conservation projects. Details are available on the website: Garden No 1 – The home of Helen and Allan Westwood, 5 Everton Road, Kloof. This garden has never been on show before and has undergone renovation in the recent past. As such it offers a blend of established and new plantings and numerous interesting features. This garden is mostly flat and relatively easy to walk about. Parking is available on the verges. Garden No 2 – The Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS), 74 Everton Road, Kloof. This garden has previously been on show with the Rotary Anns but has since been significantly changed with large new gardens and a wetland. It offers a blend of intimate gardening (the original garden) and an extensive corporate garden. This is a large site with lots of 'extras', so allow enough time for the visit. The property can be divided into four distinct garden areas. This garden is flat and has excellent paved paths. Direction arrows will indicate commended route through the property. There is parking on the premises. Garden No 3 – The home of Betsy and Ant Kee, 5 Pearson Road, Everton. This is a well-established garden with a 'park like' feel and numerous interesting trees. This garden is relatively easy to walk about. Funds raised at this garden will be donated to the Mend-the-Molweni Project. Verge parking is available. Garden No 4 – The home of Shireen and Gary Borchardt, 7 Falls View Road, Everton. This stunning first time on show garden is packed with a range of indigenous species on the edge of Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. It is at its best during the winter season so people can expect a colourful display. This garden has a level area which is easy to walk through, but a large part of the garden is on a slope with good paths but challenging for those with walking difficulties. This is at the end of a cul-de-sac on a narrow road and verge parking is available. Garden No 5 – The home of Heather and Laurence Balcomb, 8 Kenelm Road, Everton. Under the previous owner this garden was proudly 'wild' but has been mildly tamed as some structure was introduced to sections of the garden without detracting from its wild nature. There is a small but 'productive' grassland and an extensive forest section to explore. This garden is relatively easy to walk about although there is a forest path which is uneven and on an incline. Garden No 6 – Izolda and Tanya Visser, The Potting Shed, 6 Controversy Drive, Assagay. This garden is now a regular feature of the garden show, and the Kloof Conservancy continues to feature it because of Izolda and Tanya's passion for encouraging gardening and all that it entails. Visser regularly rejuvenates the garden and there is always something new to see. This garden is relatively easy to walk about but it does have some stairs in places. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Traci finds joy in the little things
Traci finds joy in the little things HOSTED by the Durban Association of Miniature Enthusiasts (DAME) in Westville recently, the World of Miniatures Fair, the biggest little show in the province, was again a hit for Durban residents. The Queensburgh News met up with Traci Brass who has served as DAME chairperson since early 2023. She said the association is a small but passionate club that began in 1992 with just 11 members. Over the years DAME has grown into a vibrant group of about 40 members. Like all the members, the Queensburgh resident is deeply passionate about miniature creations. 'We find joy and fulfillment in our tiny worlds of detailed craftsmanship that come to life through patience, precision, and imagination.' Also read: WATCH: Lights, camera and action at KZN's 'biggest little show' Since 1994, the association has been hosting miniature shows that serve as a gathering for enthusiasts to showcase their talents, inspire newcomers, and celebrate this captivating hobby. Speaking about the craft, she said miniature crafting is an inclusive hobby — whether you're an experienced artist or just curious to try, success is within everyone's reach. 'It's a rewarding journey that nurtures skills like patience, discipline, and creativity.' Brass' journey with miniatures began when she visited her first DAME show in 2021 after seeing it advertised on Facebook. 'I was instantly captivated and fell in love with the hobby. The very next day, I bought my first project house and started creating. I particularly enjoy revamping houses, and recently I finished a French-themed display house. However, my favorite projects are book nooks — tiny, detailed scenes that fit perfectly into small spaces.' Through DAME, Brass has learnt much from members who host workshops and generously share their knowledge. 'The community is incredibly caring and inspiring, and this hobby continually teaches me self-discipline and patience. It's a wonderful way to express creativity and find joy in the small details of life.' The association hosts workshops once a month and welcomes anyone to join. People can visit the Facebook page Durban Association of Miniature Enthusiasts to see the work that they do. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Is Traci About to Expose the Abbotts After May 28 Young and Restless?
Traci came back to The Young and the Restless on May 28 and she assured her brother that she was dealing with her Martin-caused trauma by writing all about it in her new novel. Traci admitted it was hard, since she was sharing such personal details, but she assured her family it would be worth it. Jack predicted another Traci Abbott best-seller. But will he be equally as enthused once Traci's book blows up his world? Traci (Beth Maitland) thinks she's writing fiction. But everybody knows all fiction has to come at least partially from the writer's own experiences. Especially since Traci has already said this book will be based on her drama with Martin (Christopher Cousins). But in order for Traci to create a 'fictional' character who would fall prey to such a scheme, she has to ask herself, 'What made this woman so desperate for love that she'd be willing to accept it from anyone? Even a man who was unhinged and criminal? How could she not see the warning signs? Is it because she didn't want to?' And when Traci goes digging there, what might she turn up? MORE: Get the full scoop on today's hot plots! Traci, as the youngest Abbott, lost her mother at the earliest age. Sure, John (Jerry Douglas) tried to step up. But he had his hands fool with Jack (Peter Bergman), his only son and heir, who spent his teens and twenties being the player about town. Jack left John a lot of messes to clean up. Meanwhile, there was Traci's older sister, Ashley (Eileen Davidson). She was brilliant – a chemist at the family company. She was popular and self-assured and gorgeous. John called Ashley 'my beauty.' And he called Traci… Traci. That's going to leave scars. MORE: Find out what's coming up tomorrow. What if, in writing her 'fiction,' Traci ends up accidentally exposing Abbott family secrets? She can insist she made it all up. But the reading public will have their suspicions. So will her siblings. Will this book that's supposed to promote healing, end up tearing Traci and her family apart?
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened Today On Young and the Restless May 28? Traci & Diane Bonded
The Young and the Restless recap for Wednesday, May 28 saw Traci coming home, Claire party planning, and Victor making a scene. The Abbott mansion had a warm glow today, literally and emotionally, as Traci (Beth Maitland) returned home to a refresh that wasn't just cosmetic. Diane (Susan Walters) was proud to show off the updates and hoped they would impress her sister-in-law. Traci, still fragile after her devastating fallout with Martin (Christopher Cousins), found the new atmosphere comforting. She could feel the heart of the home beating stronger than ever. While she praised Diane's efforts, Traci couldn't help but open up about her lingering heartbreak. Diane gently reminded her that needing love doesn't make her weak. The conversation was heartfelt, with Traci admitting she still missed the way 'Alan' once made her feel. But now, she was focused on writing through her pain (literally) by turning the chaos into a novel. MORE: Find out what's coming up on Y&R. Jack and Diane finished welcoming Traci with open arms. Harrison (Redding Munsell) made an adorable appearance, and Traci quietly disappeared upstairs to settle in. Over at the Jazz Lounge, Claire (Hayley Erin) was on a mission to throw Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) a birthday party fit for a queen. Something classy, intimate, and unforgettable. With Pietro's (Jai Rodriguez) help and Kyle's (Michael Mealor) support, Claire was determined to make a statement, not just to Nikki but also to Victor (Eric Braeden). She hoped the night would show her grandfather that Kyle was the right man for her. Kyle tried to stay optimistic, though he knew winning Victor over was no easy feat. Still, Claire was all in, even helping Harrison pick out the perfect gift for his honorary grandmother. Meanwhile, Newman Enterprises was brimming with tension. Nikki confided in Victoria (Amelia Heinle), worried that Victor might ban Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bregman) from attending her party. With Michael's abrupt resignation and Victor's finger-pointing at the Abbotts, the atmosphere was thick with suspicion. And, she was right to worry. Later, Jack confronted Victor at the GCAC, the temperature rose further. Victor brushed off the confrontation, but Nick picked up on his father's growing paranoia. Dumas's name continued to circulate, and it seemed Nikki might be at the center of a brewing storm. Afterwards at the club, Victor pivoted from rage to romance by surprising Nikki with a refurbished music box that played one of her early compositions. It was sweet—until their conversation swung back to Dumas, Kyle, and Claire. Victoria pushed back hard against her father's interference, warning him not to sabotage Claire's happiness. Victor, unbothered, clung to his conviction that Kyle would only break Claire's heart. Back at the Abbott mansion, Jack and Diane welcomed Traci with open arms. Harrison made an adorable appearance, and Traci quietly disappeared upstairs to settle in—perhaps finally on her path to healing. One thing's certain: between broken hearts, big birthdays, and budding tensions, Genoa City is on the edge of a storm.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Memorial Medical Center names Mercy Award winner
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Memorial Medical Center (MMC) has named its 2025 Mercy Award Winner, according to the hospital on Tuesday, May 6, in Las Cruces. Traci White, Memorial Medical Center's clinical pharmacy specialist in oncology and palliative care, was announced as the 2025 Mercy Award winner. 'To say our hospital, Cancer Center and community are blessed to have Traci is an understatement. Her heart is truly one in a million,' said Dennis Knox, CEO of Memorial Medical Center. 'We are incredibly proud of Traci, we are thrilled to bestow this honor on her, and we know she will represent MMC extremely well at the national level of this award process.' The Mercy Award is a Lifepoint Health (parent company) award that highlights one employee from each facility nationwide who 'profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The award is considered the highest honor a Lifepoint employee can receive,' according to the news release by MMC. According to Memorial Medical Center, White was one of only seven pharmacists nationwide to be double-Board certified in oncology and geriatric pharmacy. Before working at MMC, White was working at a local hospital agency and began working at Memorial Medical Center in 2019. White also started the Palliative Care Program at the hospital, where she recognized a 'great need in our community and region to improve the care for serious and/or terminal illness,' MMC said. According to MMC, White has served as the Chair of the Las Cruces Palliative Care Coalition since 2022, the Community Advisory Board for the New Mexico State University Cancer Outreach Core and is a regional leader for the Network for Collaborative Oncology Development and Advancement. In addition, White has also served on the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Advisory Group on pain management and palliative care and the development committee for the Society of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacists, MMC said. While juggling board position, White also serves at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University for the colleges of pharmacy and pharmacy residents, MMC said. Each Lifepoint Health facility winner, including White, will be considered for Lifepoint's 2025 company-wide Mercy Award. The winner will be announced this summer and honored during a ceremony in Nashville in August, according to MMC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
