Stanford river talk december 2014

STANFORD RIVER TALK Volume 112 | DECEMBER 2014 | Stanford‘s monthly newspaper | R14

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editorial notes STANFORD ADMINISTRATION REFUSE REMOVAL Refuse will be removed on Wednesday 24 December and Wednesday 30 December. This will afford the operational personnel the opportunity to spend two of the festive days with their families and loved ones.

HOURS OF TRANSFER STATION Weekdays: 08:00 – 18:00 Sundays & Public Holidays: 09:00 – 14:00 OFFICES HOURS DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON CLOSED: Tuesday 16/12/2014.

CLOSED: Wednesday 24/12/2014 at 13:00 CLOSED: Thursday & Friday 25 & 26/12/2014 CLOSED: Wednesday 31/12/2014 at 13:00 CLOSED: Thursday & Friday 01 & 02/01/2015 EMERGENCY NUMBERS OVERSTRAND: 028 313 8000, 028 313 8111 POLICE: 028 341 0601

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BLESSINGS FOR 2015 To All Stanfordians from the Stanford Municipal Staff

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The frosted Christmas card image of snowflakes and snowmen, blanketed deodars and sledding are trumped by holiday time in Stanford. We cram endless activities and revelry into our African seabreeze days and balmy, sunlit evenings. Our 'What's On' calendar has burst its seams as people end the year on a high note – markets, festivals, charity events, amateur productions, carols by candlelight, and so much more.

This December edition of Stanford River Talk is a Christmas special in which we feature local children with their favourite toys in 'These are a few of my favourite things' (page 12). Christmas time is usually filled with friends or family, and kitchens fill with hungry grazers.

Bryan Robertson suggests some ways to make some space in your fridge with his take on 'Leftover Feast Treats' (Kitchen Talk, page 17).

Tanya Weich suggests ways in which to best charm guests with local wines ('Christmas Cheers', page 16 ).

Thank you to all our writers, readers and advertisers, without whom Stanford River Talk would not exist. This has been an action-packed year in our village which, with your help, we have reflected on our pages.

Team River Talk would like to take this opportunity to wish all Christians in Stanford a blessed and peaceful Christmas. Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish readers. We hope you enjoy the time with your loved ones and we salute those who are absent from family tables this year.

COVER PHOTOGRAPH: Taken by Grant Nale, Toy run read more on page 6.

MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Andrew Herriot, Mike Horn, Olga Koorts, Karen McKee, Don MacIver, Martin Ranger, Bryan Robertson, Tania Weich and Tasha Saha.

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To all the Stanford Players and sponsors It is SO nice to be on the receiving end for a change and to win something wonderful! I am thrilled with the most amazing hamper filled with my favourite goodies – vouchers from Platanna, Jeanne Retief Hair, Don Gelato and Graze. Thank you to all the sponsors and to the person who wrapped it so lovingly!

I really look forward to the 'We are the World' production in December and hope you 'break-a-leg'. The time and effort you all put in is much appreciated by the community and is a highlight of the year.

Pam Trevelyan

Plenty of holiday fun!

Visit for a picnic lunch or tea with cake; a cheese

Visit for a picnic lunch or tea with cake, a cheese tasting tasting; and up cheese on Klein River cheese all and to stock up to on stock Klein River while the children while the children enjoy the play park enjoy the play park and farm animals! Farm nowand openfarm daily. animals! Farm now open daily!

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Where are we heading?

Imagine a gigantic nuclear plant on three kilometres of pristine beach at Bantamsklip. Picture power lines cutting through internationally respected botanical hot spots and nature reserves, the Agulhas National Park and the Nuwejaars Special Management Area on the Agulhas plains funded by the Global Environment Facility. Consider the impact on the marine life, the threat to the Great White Sharks and the impact this will have on the tourism industry.

Whilst the planning for this Jurassic monstrosity is proceeding rapidly, the wind farm at Caledon is already producing more electricity than Hermanus presently uses (27 MW). The Jasper Solar Power Project near Kimberly (96MW, the largest in Africa) is fully operational, and supplies 80 000 homes with electricity.

The rest of the world is rapidly moving towards renewable energy because it is more environmentally sustainable and makes economic sense in the long run. More than 300 000 new jobs have been created by the renewable energy industry in Germany in the last few years. We know the exact costs, implementation periods and economic benefits of renewable energy. The nuclear companies are still not able to give clear answers to any of these questions.

Surely it is a no-brainer; if we want reliable energy to be quickly available, at predictable costs with the promise of a better future for our earth, we have to vote for renewable energy. We cannot ignore the consequences of our impact on our environment.

We are surrounded by natural assets essential to our local economy which now teeter on the brink of devastation. A revolution is necessary. This revolution is to save the earth and ourselves from destruction and to set an example by building a sustainable future for the Overberg and our continent.

For more information please go to www.savebantamsklip.org www.savebantamsklip.org Piet Human and John Williams

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WARD COMMITTEE REPORT

Meeting held 13 November 2014 DECEMBER LAW ENFORCEMENT There will be visible law enforcement at the Du Toit Street slipway area and the King Street recreational area during the December holidays.

This is part of the municipality’s endeavour to prevent possible abuse, public drinking, noise pollution and disregard for the rules of the river. A number will be provided to call law enforcement if they happen not to be there.

STANFORD HOUSING PROJECT The process has been delayed due to the environmental process being executed at the moment. Some 600 houses will be built (not 450 as previously reported). The municipality will have to address the issue of preventing the rebuilding of shacks in the present RDP area once the existing dwellers have been allocated houses, as the area is zoned as informal housing and therefore allows shack dwelling.

COMMUNITY CENTRE PRECINCT (BEZUIDENHOUT STREET) The pavement to be built between De Bruyn and Mathilda May Streets will follow the pattern determined for this specific precinct. The pavement will be at least 2.4 metres wide, and will make provision for trees. The funds come from the Greenest Town Award, and the labourintensive construction will be done by the people already employed via this fund.

WARD COMMITTEE PROJECTS FOR 2015 The following projects were agreed upon (funds available July 2015) • Sidewalk paving in Shortmarket Street (between De Bruyn and Morton) • Continuation of Bezuidenhout Street pavement/ pavement in Morton Street Bea Whittaker

Mini cricket on Market Square The Stanford 6’s hosted a mini cricket day on Saturday, 22 November on the Market Square.

20 cricket players from Okkie Smuts and De Bron Primary Schools took part. Whilst playing a friendly game they were given tips on batting, bowling and fielding.

The day ended with the participants enjoying a lunch of boerewors rolls and ice cream.

We would like to thank Guy Chisholm, Dot Dabrowska, Peter Jones and Theresa Cloete for their donation of the ice cream.

Mandy Erwee

A NEW LOOK CPF IN 2015 The following 18 Stanford organisations have registered as members of the Community Police Forum: Ratepayers, Tourism, Rotary, Okkie Smuts, The Neighbourhood Watch, The Victims’ Empowerment Organisation, Volvertroue, KRAB (Klein River Association of Boating), Stanford Clinic, Fynbos Community Foundation, Missiodei Ministries, Badisa, Mooi Hawens Ministries, die Bron Primary School, SAFE Security, Stanford Animal Welfare and the Christelike Forum. The main focus of the CPF is to work with SAPS in eradicating crime. More community based projects will also be implemented and it is hoped that this widely representative group could be a forerunner to the creation of a broader interest Stanford Civic Association.

BEWARE THE SILLY SEASON! Although the festive season is mostly one of great happiness and quality family time, SAPS would like to remind all residents and visitors that it is a time when unfortunate and reckless behaviour occurs. In addition, it is a fact that there is always a spike in crime in December and January. Please take extra care and precautions in safeguarding your homes and possessions during this time.

A NEW LOOK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Next year will see a smarter team of crime watchers patrolling the streets in their brand new turquoise T-shirts. Chairman of Stanford South Neighbourhood Watch, Sarah Phillips, would like to thank the members for the weekend nightly foot patrols they undertook throughout 2014. She wishes the community a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Stuart Anderson A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM CAPTAIN AFRICA As Station Commander, it was a great pleasure to serve the community and staff of the station in 2014. May you feel God’s presence in the candles that softly spread their glow at Christmas.

May you experience the wonder of His abiding love as He guides you each day in the forthcoming year. Remember this: Faith makes all things possible.

Hope makes all things work.

Love makes all things beautiful.

May you have all three this Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wrecked at the Cape Perfect bowling technique: The children benefited from special tips on how to improve their game.

Stanford 6's Plans for this year’s Stanford 6’s Cricket Tournament on Boxing Day are well underway. We look forward to hosting 14 teams in this charity event and hope to have the support of the Stanford locals again. It is always hard to turn away teams who would like to enter, but with time being a major factor on the day, sadly we must. However, entries will be opened to the wait listed teams on 1 December, so don’t give up!

The potjie competition is open to anyone who would like to enter a pot. The first match starts at 08:00 am with prize giving on the field at approximately 20:00. Refreshments will be available on the field. All proceeds go towards Animal Welfare and the Children of Stanford.

If anyone would like to donate prizes, have a food stall or enter the potjie competition please contact 082 213 0512 or moo@omail.co.za Mandy Erwee STANFORD RIVER TALK 4

CPF NEWS

On 21 November, Gabriel Athiros and John Gribble gave a lively talk on the shipwrecks of the Cape. More than 2000 ships have been wrecked on the South African coast and Gabriel and John brought some of the more famous ones to life, including the story of the Flying Dutchman. The Birkenhead shipwreck, which gave the Birkenhead Brewery its name, was the first time where the protocol 'women and children first' was followed when the ship was going down.

The evening was a huge success. Over 70 people in attendance were riveted by the tragic yet fascinating stories about our Cape of Storms. John and Gabriel’s book 'Wrecked at the Cape, Part One' is available for purchase at Stanford Tourism. Read the stories behind the great shipwrecks of the West Coast.

'Wrecked at the Cape, Part Two' is due for publication in 2015 and covers the shipwrecks of the South Coast.

Chantel Oosthuysen

STANFORD PROPERTY Six properties in Stanford were issued with sales certificates in November. These figures include name transfers.

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The Players at The Stanford Table The cast of 'We are the World' attended a launch party for ticket sales and many of them went all out dressing up for this party.

Stanfordians, friends and family joined in the festivities and ticket sales reached an all time high with the Saturday night almost selling out. Book now at Stanford Tourism.

Stanford players dressed up Rina de Wet in costumes from around the world.

The early birds get the worms The Stanford Bird Club is planning ahead and has teamed up with the Hermanus Bird Club, to host the first regional bird fair in February 2015.

This will be the tenth bird fair to be held in Stanford and we aim to make it the biggest event of its kind in South Africa. We are Stanford twitchers. pleased to announce that Tim Appleton MBE, the founder of the British Bird Fair held in Rutland Waters, will be our VIP guest speaker and will officiate an opening address on 27 February.

Peter Hochfelden, Chairman Stanford Bird Club and on behalf of Hermanus Bird Club

Back on the podium Klein River Cheese has been honoured at the prestigious 2014 World Cheese Awards with two bronze medals.

The medal winning cheeses were Klein River’s Grana, crowned SA Dairy Product of the Year, and their Oak Smoked Stanford, which was also the winner of the Woolworths Cheese Makers' Challenge earlier this year.

The World Cheese Awards, now in its 26th year, drew entries from 33 different countries, including New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.

'We are thrilled with the result!' says Riaan, 'It is always tough competing on the world stage, but such a great way to measure our cheese alongside others in the global market. We are also really proud of our fellow South African cheese makers; local cheeses performed exceptionally well at the show!'

The overall winning cheese and the 2014 World Champion is a soft blue cheese called Bath Blue from the west of England manufactured by The Bath Soft Cheese Co.

Heritage hero

Marcques and Ezel Kotze could'nt resist having a piece of heritage in their garden. The wagon that stood for so long outside the Stanford Tourism Office came up for sale at the Hopeland Auction. Marcques could not bear to stand by and see her being sold off as scrap metal by another bidder so he purchased this old beauty. She will live her years out in their Stanford garden.

Geranium explosion Stanford’s revitalisation project may only officially kick off in a year or two, but some residents have decided that even the smallest of actions plays a very important part in beautifying Stanford. In the course Picking up the wagon. of this year, John Williams (Mokorro) and Alex Chouler (Graze) have been responsible for planting and placing the wine barrels along Queen Victoria Street. The next idea was to plant large trees, but as the positioning thereof will need to align with the overall revitalisation plan, they have decided to rather to take on the challenge of 'the street with 1 000 geraniums'.

Landscape architect Bernard Oberholzer has come up with a design for flower pots to be hung from railings, window sills, on walls, and/ or on the pavement, and John is busy pricing the cost of a flower box full of geraniums (which should be in the region of R300).

Shop owners will be encouraged to ‘purchase’ their own pots, and anyone who would like to financially contribute can do so by making a donation into the account of Stanford Conservation, with the reference 'Geranium project'. Account details: Stanford Conservation, NEDBANK Hermanus (Branch code 13451200) Savings Account No. 2383001805.

Anyone wanting more details on the project can get hold of the Stanford Conservation chairperson at milkwood@maxitec.co.za.

Bea Whittaker

The most amazing Schouw Stanford Tourism hosted the amazing Tina Schouw at the Tasting Room, Stanford Hills on 14 November.

About 100 Stanfordians turned up in the pelting rain were rewarded with Tina’s engaging performance. She enchanted the audience with wellknown favourites as well as her own eclectic mix of melodies about herself, love and beautiful women while the Tasting Room team served delicious food and glorious wine. Thank you Stanford Tourism and The Tasting Room for keeping music alive in Stanford.

Marcelle du Preez

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TOURISM TALK

Putting our best foot forward

Pooling the jazz talent The Jazzfordians, a local Stanford jazz singing group specializing in swing, blues and ballads, performed for three hours non-stop in the backyard of Castle Herriot on 23 November.

Despite threatening weather, Bea gave us 'New York', Janet resounded with 'Quando', Karen let it be known 'I'm alright' and Rash enjoined with 'Anything Goes'. Miso Markovina on sax/flute and Andrew Herriot on keyboard announced Rasheed Khota at in an improvisatory manner that they in fact Castle Herriot.

'Do Get Around Some More'. A serious group of jazz aficionados, upwards of fifty adults and youngsters from as far away as Cape Town were blown away by the sheer class and professionalism of this new quartet.

Jazzman Andrew Herriot

OPEN FOR BUSINESS The Stanford Harvest opened on 13 November with an invitation event. Locals were delighted by the generous launch of the new countrychic restaurant/gallery at Elands Valley Farm. The art, décor and menu are like a breath of fresh air in Stanford.

Well done Jake and Esther Jake and Esther Uys of The Stanford Table surpassed themselves with the sumptuous High Tea they recently provided for a function hosted by Wessel Vermaas.

A creative array of eats delighted the guests. Lemon meringue, strawberry and chocolate cupcakes glittered with miniature flowers, and delicious savoury gateau, gluten-free lemon cake, quiches and crostini with salmon and cream cheese abounded.

Wessel’s wife, Marianna Steyn, set the tone by providing popular music on the keyboard.

Wessel Vermaas, who has lived in Stanford for ten years, is a national award winning financial planner and specialist investment consultant.The function was held to express his appreciation to his local clients for their support. The guest speaker at the event was Frederick Greeff, Fund Manager from Coronation.

Kerri Brokensha

Stanford Tourism is pulling out all the stops to make sure the village rocks in summer. A holiday initiative called Stanford Framed is being launched on 1 December. Look out for wooden frames painted and decorated by local artists in all your favourite eateries and venues.

Take photographs of your family members and friends and share them on our Stanford Tourism Facebook Page.

With over 50 stands selling a wide range of items, The Stanford Street Festival on 14 December is just the place for locals and visitors in search of that special Christmas gift. Come and browse gift stands with treasures for kids, pets, family members and friends. Look out for decorations, cakes and traditional live Christmas trees (from alien clearing) while being entertained by street acrobats, face painting, magic shows and live music. Authors from the Overberg and Cape Town will be selling signed books and chatting to readers. The highlight of the day will be The Stanford Dip, a unique street race for Long Boards and Skate Boards with cash prizes for the winners.

The Stanford Tourism Bureau would like to inform road users that Queen Victoria Street between Longmarket Street and Church will be closed to traffic for the Stanford Street Festival between 10:00 – 16:00 on Sunday 14 December. The section of Queen Victoria Street between Church Street and Moore Street will be closed to traffic for the Stanford Dip Skateboard Race between 12:00 – 13:30 on Sunday 14 December. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution and patience when travelling in Stanford.

Tourism Committee

Stumbling for a good cause Stanford Hills Estate and the Butterfly Foundation hosted the fourth annual Stanford Stumble on 29 November.

Locals and visitors dressed up in glad rags, theme team colours or as their alter-egos to raise funds for the Butterfly Foundation and children with special needs. Local wine farms and businesses sponsored refreshment stands along the route, and an auction raised Where're Wally and Wilma? Cath and further funds Craig Templer at the Stanford Stumble.

Bike run

Hope in our land The Fynbos Community Foundation would like to thank everybody who contributed to the success of the Hopeland Auction which took place on 8 November 2014 in Stanford. Your support is most encouraging as it is not always easy to find solutions for the dismal situations in parts of our community. It would not have been possible to offer any assistance without the support we received from the broader community. It was a super event where many people gathered for the benefit of the children of Stanford.

We sincerely thank all who came and bid on items, and those who donated.

Our legal team is currently registering the building at 19 Kleine Street, Stanford in the name of the Fynbos Community Foundation (194-175NGO). None of this would have been possible without the fundraising projects which took place during 2014 of which the Hopeland Auction was the biggest event.

Children of Stanford, this one was for you.

Fynbos Community Foundation STANFORD RIVER TALK 6

Boys and their toys: The Stanford Breakfastrun bikers.

The Stanford Breakfastrun Club hosted their first Toy Run on 30 November. Anyone with wheels was invited to turn up and donate a toy for underprivileged children. The motorbike club was bowled over by the excellent turn-out and generous donations which amounted to more than double their expectations, proving that bikers really do have big hearts.

Soup Kitchens This is the main Project of Stanford Rotary with an esƟmated 1,600 meals per week, we are Įlling a desperate need in our Community @ R40,000

CreaƟve Arts The Stanford CreaƟve Works project is run by Regina Broenner, and keeps around 200 We distributed 40 illustrated dicƟonaries children busy two aŌernoons a week. It has to local schools and libraries. made a huge diīerence in the lives of these children.

DicƟonaries

Shack Fires We are among the Įrst people called when clothing and food parcels are needed.

Winter Warmth

Bags of Love

Stanford Swap Shop

This project sees Rotary Stanford providing blankets and warm clothing to those in need @ R6,000

This is our annual appeal for food parcels to help needy people over the fesƟve season when the soup kitchens are closed.

Swapping recyclable rubbish collected by the youth of Stanford for school staƟonery etc.

Sports AssisƟng local Sports Teams with travel expenses

A cleaner environment for all.

This is a Catholic Church iniƟaƟve and facilitated by Rotary Stanford.

The Rotary Club of Stanford P.O. Box 795, Stanford 7210 Email: stanford@rotaryclub.org.za

Banking Details First NaƟonal Bank Hermanus Branch Code 250655 Account 623 559 796 95

President: Malcolm Bury 084 441 0961 Secretary: Lana Coates 082 216 4398

…..We are grateful for the support of the following.....

Stanfordians and Local Businesses

The WorldͲWide Family of Rotary

To those who volunteer or give Įnancial support to Stanford Rotary through our Raŋes and Fund Raising Events

The Rotary Club of Knoxville TN U.S.A The Rotary Club of Claremont—Cape Town Rotary District 9350 South Africa

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school talk The summer holiday has arrived and all the Stanford children from our local schools, our boarders, homeschoolers, and commuting scholars have finished their work and handed in their exam answers. Our matrics await their January results with bated breath while the rest check the post for their reports. Well done to everyone for thriving in 2014 – another year of early mornings, full schedules, learning, exercising and growing. We wish you a fun, full and safe summer holiday with friends and family.

Team River Talk

FUNIMFUNDO

Part of the Stanford Framed initiative.

GANSBAAI ACADEMIA

STANFORD BEAUTIES

The Grade R class from Funimfundo Pre-school decorated this frame as part of their creative session. The children used all kinds of materials from buttons and shells to pasta and glitter. We all gathered around a big table with the frame in the centre and the children were given free choice of materials. The classroom and their little bodies were also decorated with a variety of materials by the end of the session.

This was a good project for the grade R class to practice their fine motor skills, express their creativity and work together as a group. There was much discussion, exchange of materials and collaboration to make the frame look beautiful. The group was very proud and happy with the end product. Regina Broenner

Gold and glam: Amber Robertson and Luka Dreyer at the Hermanus High School Matric Dance.

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Pretty in pink: Tume Bester at the Curro Formal Dinner.

The Western Cape Education Department have announced that Academia will become one of the special provincial maths and science schools, because of the excellent matric results of the last two years. It is a special honour for this 'no fees' school to be included in this elite group with schools such as Hermanus High and Overberg High. The school will receive incentives in the form of data projectors, interactive whiteboards and extra educational material. Another benefit is that our grade 8 learners will be allocated different teaching groups according to the results of diagnostic tests.

Another incentive, this time in collaboration with University of Stellenboch, is Telematics Support.

Subjects will be broadcast at predetermined times to Grade 11 and 12 learners and will include the following: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, English First Additional Language, Afrikaans Home Language and Geography. Grade 12 learners and teachers will be able to interact with the presenters and WCED teachers chosen for their expertise, in the studio through the internet or a cell phone.

Daar is net onder die twee honderd leerders van Stanford wat daagliks bus ry om by Academia skool te gaan. Baie van hulle presteer baie goed soos ons hoofseun van 2013, Siviwe Yuyu en ons onder hoofseun

Joint winners, Sport Woman 2014: Jay-Lee Swart, Zandre Otto and Ms Carla Gouws.

van 2014, Joudun Rooi. Hierdie jaar is geen uitsondering nie. Jay-Lee Swart het die Sportvrou van die Jaar trofee gedeel en Jenica Conradie het die Junior Dux Trofee vir dogters op die vyfde Prestigeaand, waar die skool se toppresteerders vereer word, op Donderdagaand 23 Oktober weggeraap.

Aangesien die skool geen skoolfooie vra nie, gaan dit maar broekskeur om kop bo water te hou en nog drie ekstra SBG onderwysers in diens te neem om klasgetalle laag te hou om kwaliteit onderrig aan almal te verskaf. Dit is dus noodsaaklik om funksies te reel om ekstra fondse te bekom. Een van hierdie funksies is die jaarlikse gholfdag wat hierdie jaar op 22 November gehou is. Die gholfdag was baie geslaagd en die skool wil graag sy dank uitspreek teenoor Overberg Agri en Birkenhead Breweries vir die borgskap wat ons van hulle ontvang het. Die skool kyk uit daarna om volgende jaar ‘n nog beter dag te hou wat sommer heelwat spelers van die Stanford area sal insluit.

The matriculants wrote their last examination paper on 27 November and the results will be published on 6 January 2015. The school hopes that the current class will emulate the previous two years, although there are bigger challenges this year because of changes in the legislation regarding promotion of learners.

Headgirl 2015: Jenica Conradie delivering her acceptance speech.

school talk

OKKIE SMUTS NEWS

I promise to do my best

Sugar and spice: Grade 7 girls being pampered.

We held a Glamour Pamper Party for the Grade 7 girls. All the girls were treated to a manicure, make up and hair styling. After they indulged in cupcakes, strawberry cheesecake and other treats, they were ready for their photo shoot. These girls truly did shine! We wish them all the best for their future and hope to see them do great things with their lives. I would like to thank Jacolien van Dyk for the manicures and make up, Tim Hague for the beautiful photos he took, Tina Louw for all her organising and support, and also the Dutch Reformed Church for so willingly letting us use their facilities.

Wanya van der Walt CRICKET Okkie Smuts sent teams to participate in the Cricket Tournament held at Hermanus Curro on 1 November. The tournament included school teams from Kleinmond to Stanford, and the Okkie Smuts teams showed a marked improvement on their skills from last year.

(Back from left) Ryan Bantom, Kelly Pasman, Ischke Loff, Mrs Beets, MaryAnn Goss, (front from left) Lieschen le Roux, Kilian Conrad, Kim McKay and Esihle Valikho.

(Back from left) Craig Mohr, Nonelela Mqalekane, Jade Dreyer, Pieter Linde, Miss Du Toit, (front from left) Zaid Abrahams, Nick Mohr, Nathan Dunsdon and Sinethemba Dumakude.

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On Sunday, 9 November the 1st Hermanus Sea Scouts took part in the Memorial Day Parade at the Old Harbour in Hermanus. This parade takes place every year on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day (11 November) to commemorate all the people who died during the two World Wars.

During the parade Paying their respects: The Scouts of the several different Overbergat the Memorial Parade. organisations and individuals laid wreaths at the base of the memorial. The Mayor of the Overstrand, Mrs BothaGuthrie, and the leader of the Hermanus MOTHs (Memorable Order of Tin Hats), Harvey Saayman each made a speech. The National Anthem was played by a military band while the National flag was temporarily lowered to half mast as a sign of mourning.

The World Scout Organisation is the biggest international organisation for youth. It was founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. Originally Scouts were only for boys aged 11 – 18 years, but it now also includes girls of the same ages. Boys and girls aged 7 – 11 years can join Cubs until they are old enough to become Scouts.

The Scouts of the Overstrand meet between 18:00 and 20:00 each Friday evening and the Cubs meet from 16:30 to 18:00 at the Scout Hall opposite the main gate of the Hermanus High School.

During the meetings they learn various exciting outdoor skills such as pioneering, cooking on fires, map reading, first aid and observation skills as well as going hiking and camping during the holidays and on weekends.

Regionally, Scouting offers great opportunities for training courses to gain skills (e.g. First Aid and Cooking) as well as leadership training, (e.g. Hike Leader, Backwoods and Patrol Leadership).

Internationally, Scouts can connect with fellow Scouts from other countries either informally, or at events like the Jamboree which takes place every four years in a different country. Approximately 30 000 Scouts gather from all over the world at a massive camp and participate in activities concerning global issues like conservation and economics.

If anyone is interested in becoming a Scout they should visit the Scout Hall between 18:00 and 20:00 on Friday evenings during term time or contact the Secretary Tinka Swingler 083 517 0435.

Josephine Troost

maintenance vacancy Springfontein Wine Estate has a vacancy for a hands-on maintenance person with experience in mechanical and electrical repairs; welding, plumbing and spray painting skills would be of advantage. People from Zimbabwe or Malawi with valid work permits are welcome to apply. Payment will be wellmatched to the job demands and applicants' profile. Driver’s license required. Please send your CV and a motivational letter to GM Tariro Masayiti: tariro.masayiti@springfontein.co.za

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Christmas message from the Christian Forum

We are at that time of the year when people think of holidays, end of the year parties and, of course, Christmas. For many, Christmas has become a festive time of eating, drinking and presents. For others it is a time of having a break from work and a time for relaxing, and then there are many who try to get into the spirit of Christmas by giving, mostly to the family and to friends. Perhaps the time has come for us all to take a deeper look at this holiday festival which we celebrate in various ways.

The true celebration is to celebrate the coming of God in the form of man to his creation mankind. Critics may point out that nobody knows the true birth date of the baby Jesus and that therefore it is just a myth; others may state that Christmas is just a form of casting a heathen ceremony into a religious form. To the believers, the fact that the true date of Christ’s birth is unknown does not make any difference to the celebration of this wondrous action by Almighty God of sending His Son to His creation.

An aspect which truly humbles us in our contemplation of this event is the way in which God chose to do it. The baby Jesus born to Joseph and Mary after miraculous announcements of the event by angels, happened in a stable! Just consider a stable where animals are kept, there is dust, manure and flies – possibly the most unhygienic place for a baby to be born. These circumstances must lead us to consider the fact that our circumstances, however humble, or bad cannot shock God, He wants to meet us where we are and will accept us as we are, when we humbly approach Him. There is great joy in heaven for every sinner who comes to repentance.

God gave His best in the most humble way and we should follow Him in the same way by giving, not just of our means but of our time and talents to the upliftment of others and the glory of His Name.

25 December is also quite appropriate as this falls on the date of the start of an ancient Jewish festival called Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) for Jesus also came to bring light to a dark world and He brings light to our hearts. Let us therefore celebrate a memorable Christ Festival this year wherever we are.

May the wonderful blessing of Peace and Joy truly be yours this festive season. Remember that JOY stands for 'Jesus', 'Others', 'Yourself'.

Rev Hildie Pansegrouw

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Thursday 4 December – 19:00 Wine & Wisdom Jackpot Trivia Quiz Evening Win hundreds of rands! R100 – Quiz and Jackpot draw Birkenhead Brewery. Selected pub grub menu available.

Booking essential: Annie Ranger 028 341 0984 annie@ reedcottage.co.za. You can choose just to play in the quiz, as normal. That’s R50. An extra R50 will enter you into the Jackpot draw. Each draw participant will add R25 to the Jackpot. The other R25 will go to a specific Stanford Conservation project.

Sunday 7 December, 10:30 – 17:00 Beloftebos Summer Sunday Picnic. Beloftebos. Live music.

Deli eats, roosterkoek, homemade lemonade and much more.

Booking essential: email corneli@beloftebos.co.za or phone 072 111 9380 Saturday 13 December from 18:00 Music on the Lawn, Castle Herriot, Adderley Street. Entrance R20. Great food on sale, bring your own drinks, glasses, rugs & swimming costumes. Music by Andrew Herriot, Gerry Fourie, and special performance by ‘The Barking Trio’. Proceeds to Stanford Animal Welfare. Booking: Annie Ranger 028 341 0984 annie@ reedcottage.co.za Sunday, 14 December, 10:00 – 16:00 Stanford Street Festival. Stanford is holding a closed street market in Queen Victoria Street and it promises to be special.

Over 50 stalls, street acrobats, magic shows, book signing by local authors, pony rides, and a visit by Santa himself, plus the unique Stanford Dip Street race for Long Boards and Skate Boards make this a day unique.

17, 18, 20 December 20:30 Stanford Players present: We are the World DR Church Hall. Tickets R130 available at Stanford Tourism.

19 December, 18:00 Christmas Sunset Market, Village Green Sunday, 21 December, 19:00 Carols on the Village Square.

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Tuesday, 23 December, 19:00 Music Concert: Sons of Settlers and Riders Connection The Birkenhead Brewery Amphitheatre. Tickets R70 available at Stanford Tourism. Burgers, boerewors rolls and drinks on sale.

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These are a few of my favourite things Stanford kids are the same as kids everywhere. Of course, country parents play the same cat-and-mouse games with children, and argue over television, Xboxes and iPads, just like city parents. Maybe country parents simply win the debates more often because when we asked them to send us photographs of their kids with their favourite toys, this is what we got.

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vet talk By veterinarian, Dr Olga Koorts

Noise phobias in pets How to help your pets cope with fear

Do you jump at a sudden noise? How much worse must loud booms, flashes of light or the smell of gunpowder be to animals with their more acute senses?

Noise phobias are common in dogs, especially the working breeds. Cats seem less affected. An attack may be triggered by a particular noise like thunder, fireworks, gunshots or heavy machinery or eventually by any noise resembling the original trigger. Even some associated visual stimuli, smells or changes in barometric pressure may cause anxiety.

Flight is a normal response to fear. A phobic animal will have an exaggerated response. They might hide or run, dig or chew to get through barriers, urinate, defecate, vocalise, pace, pant or just seek comfort with their owner. Repeated episodes might cause an increase in the severity of signs and the phobia is rarely resolved by itself.

Treatment of noise related behavioural problems require a lot of patience. The most important starting point is your attitude as your dog takes its lead from you. Never punish a fearful behaviour but also do not reward it by using a phrase like 'it’s okay' or over petting (is it okay to be scared?) as this encourages the behaviour. Desensitisation (where a mild form of the fear trigger is introduced and intensity is increased gradually once this level is tolerated) and counter conditioning (associating a negative stimulus with a positive outcome like a favourite toy or treat) are methods used to overcome phobias. Allowing Fido a safe place to hide and playing music might help. Special pressure t- shirts are available for pets that respond well to being held. Medication should only be used alongside behavioural modification. Prescription and natural options are available.

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The villagers Nobu Gumbi and her family are much loved and familiar faces at all Stanford's markets and events on the Village Green. She is a keen crafter while her husband, Tommy, has infinite talent in the garden, always growing a multitude of plants and flowers around his house.

How did you end up in Stanford? I ended up in Stanford when my husband's employer bought a farm near the village. We had to move from Cape Town to Stanford but are so delighted to live here now.

What keeps you busy and happy in the village? The thing which keeps me busy in Stanford is my job which l enjoy. I'm the supervisor and the driver of the 'Cotton and Company' shop in Stanford. I also run some of my own business from the corner selling honey, handmade soap, flowers, plants, etc. l also teach English to Adults at ABET on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

What is your dream activity or place to visit in the Overberg?

I would love to go shark cage diving.

Some people move to Stanford and don't stay very long while others move here and never leave. What do you think the trick is to fitting in, in Stanford? As Stanford is a quiet and peaceful village, l would love to stay here for the rest of my life, The trick is to be friendly to other villagers, participate in different activities like the Saturday markets and the Sunset Market, the day of switching on the lights and Christmas Carols in December, the Bird Fair, etc. Get involved and get to know the different villagers in Stanford.

What have you written on your Christmas gift list to Father Christmas? I would like lucky packets and Christmas crackers for my family.

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wine talk

Christmas Cheers!

A beginner's guide to pulling off the best Christmas celebration yet.

Tania Weich

It’s that glorious time of the year. We are giddy with the silliness around us and count down the days to Christmas. Or at least we should be.

Yes, some of us replace our gift list with a checklist on how to survive the season with the obligatory invasion of in-laws, grown-up siblings who have not quite grown up, and other people’s children who just prefer it at our house. You know what my solution is? The impending potential chaos sounds like the perfect cocktail to get creative, get silly, throw a party to survive the silly season and have some fun in the process.

For music I recommend first that you hide your worn Gloria Gaynor CD, which screams 'I will survive' about 10 minutes before you anticipate the early arrivals bursting through your front door with their blankets and other stay-over paraphernalia tucked under their arms. http://www.freexmasmp3. com offers a host of traditional songs, including an upbeat disco version of 'Silent night' which has been translated into 300 languages. After a glass of wine even I might dance to it.

Jim Meehan, Mixologist, offers some tips to make that cocktail party seamless, whether your guests are sipping punch, ale or Sauvignon Blanc.

'The rule is three glasses of wine per person, which equates to 12 bottles for a party of 20 people. Hors d’oeuvres are served at six per person, per hour. Balance between hot and cold, rich and light. Be sure to provide at least one vegetarian offering. And always choose a few make-ahead dishes so there’s less to do on the date of the party.'

Of course, I am all for making a contribution. I say get said guests involved in preparing the victuals, pour yourself a glass of Christmas cheer and celebrate that we have someone to share the season with. We’ve been celebrating 25 December since AD354 – let’s aim to get it right this year, in the right spirit.

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kitchen talk

Leftover feast treats

Christmas is looming and with it come all the memories of years gone by and the excitement of things still to come. There are memories of festive food and an abundance of leftovers after a celebration.

Gammon and ham were always the best leftovers, but after three days, the imagination goes on strike and you toss everything into the freezer and wait for inspiration on another day.

To help you break through the post Christmas innovation block and to keep things quick and easy, here are two recipes that will keep everyone hovering around the kitchen, hoping for more.

Ham, cheese and apple sandwiches

INGREDIENTS Soft white bread * red apples * gouda cheese * ham or gammon INSTRUCTIONS And that's it folks. Build a sandwich. My father used to build these for us at the end of a week end when nobody wanted to cook. With the passing of time, things have changed slightly, and the original recipe has improved. Slice the apple and add it to a pan with a teaspoon of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup or fig syrup. Gently caramelise the apples before adding them to the sandwich filling and then toast the sandwich. Heaven on a plate!

Baked ham and cheese sandwiches INGREDIENTS * 12-15 rolls, cut in half * 12-15 slices of cheese (whatever kind of cheese you get fired up about, I use mature cheddar) * 500g leftover Christmas ham, thinly sliced (you may use a different amount depending on how much ham you prefer) GLAZE * ¼ c butter, melted * ¾ tsp poppy seeds * ¾ Tbs mustard (any type) * ½ tsp onion powder, or to taste * ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce INSTRUCTIONS Layer ham and cheese on split rolls and pack into an oven tray Mix all glaze ingredients together.

Brush glaze over tops of buns.

Bake at 170 degrees for 10 -15 minutes, or until tops are golden brown and cheese and ham are warm.

This recipe is easily doubled to serve more.

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SOAPBOX

MAKES YOU THINK, DOESN'T IT? (M)JR does Dallas

And finds Dolly Parton look-a-likes and Buddhists

Patrick Campbell misses the real shopping experience

My wife asked me to purchase five jars of Christmas fruit mince in Hermanus. We are scheduled to have our grandchildren spend some of the holiday with us and mince pies are their favourite treats – to make, and to eat. I scoured the shops’ shelves and could not locate the fruit mince anywhere. I asked for help from an assistant who looked at me blankly. The shop did not have any but they offered ready-made pies. Why would I want to make my own?

This reminded me of the good old days when the family grocer would drop off a book with your name stenciled on the spine. The book had a money column. You wrote in the book what your grocery requirements were, the grocer assistant would collect the book and within a few hours would return on his bicycle with your order in the front basket.

The store would fill in the prices and add up the total and you would then tick off the items as delivered. On payday you would visit the store and settle your account. In the days before computers you had a record of order,> delivery note,> invoice,> statement and a history of purchases all in one. The advantage to the store was that if you ordered something they did not have, this became instant customer feedback.

The Family Grocer system was superseded when Big Raymond popularised the concept of the supermarket in South Africa. He would get a property company to build a warehouse on the outskirts of town and would lease the building from them, get the supplier to hire shelf space from him and deliver their products directly onto the shelves.

As a consumer you would have access to the warehouse, select your products, place them into a trolley and go to the checkout point and wait in the queue until your turn to pay. The most effective marketing was to sob crocodile tears on the TV when the bread price increased, in solidarity with the housewife.

The newest development is online shopping. You order from your home via computer website. The only drawback is that they do not deliver to Stanford so you have to collect at a particular hyper store.

I made the mistake of authorizing the picker/packer to substitute an alternative product if my selection was not in stock. I am not sure how hair straightener is a substitute for shampoo.

'So how was the holiday, Mart?' I hear you ask. Well, as we flew over Somalia and Yemen I did wonder what would happen if their pirates managed to add a couple of those old Rhodesian Air force Hawker Hunters to their armoury? My nervousness continued as we looped around Iraq, over Iran, around Ukraine and until finally, avoiding a brewing Icelandic volcano, we flew onwards across the Atlantic. I still had a lingering worry that after the crossing we might have to deal with some half-crazed, starving polar bears over running a Canadian missile base … so just an ordinary day on the way to Dallas, Texas, USA, I suppose.

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, as this conurbation calls itself, is home to over six million Texans. And every day 5.9 million of them get in their cars and head for the freeways.

Negotiating the interchanges calls for an iron nerve, steely resolution and the biggest rental car you can afford. And unless your passenger has rally-like map reading skills, a GPS with a voice prompt is essential.

Despite their proximity, Dallas and Fort Worth are quite different in character. The former is all black BMWs, the latest eating fad and designer handbags whilst Fort Worth is much more about Ford F150 trucks, steaks and Dolly Parton lookalikes in tight jeans.

It’s been a few years since I was last in Dallas. Back then Pam and Bobby were in their original iteration and 9/11 was a price point. Today it is developing at a Dubai-like gallop. Certainly it is easy to see why the region is billed as one of America’s fastest growing cities.

However, I think my lasting memory will be of a front garden in a North Dallas suburban street. It was days before Halloween and the unfenced front lawn was covered in plastic skeletons, vampires and synthetic giant spiders nestling in nylon webs all interspersed by a variety of carved pumpkins. At night this tableau was illuminated for maximum dramatic effect. The finishing touch was a sensor-activated music track playing Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ on cue. I asked my son that if this was their Halloween effort what on earth do they do for Christmas? ‘Nothing’ he said, ‘they’re Buddhists.’

Yee-ha!

FINANCE MATTERS

Fruitless waste Don MacIver tries to cut through the red tape

Our parliament has degenerated into a bunfight. Riot police in the hallowed halls?

Unthinkable! Nobody seems to respect the rules of conduct and there seems to be little, if any, respect for the cornerstone of our society – our constitution. I suspect that our new minister of finance will soon be faced with the same problem that his predecessors in our previous government had to put up with – being overruled by his cabinet colleagues. This will bring on more fruitless and wasted expenditure, pressure on our currency and relegate our new banana republic to junk bond status. Our auditor-general – who seems to be doing a reasonable job in exposing corruption and wasted and fruitless expenditure – has found STANFORD RIVER TALK 18

that the majority of municipalities are largely deficient in their financial administration.

The phrase 'wasted and fruitless' expenditure got me thinking however, and I realised that we are often victims of the same, albeit for different reasons. The red tape we have to endure is becoming nightmarish.

Licence renewal forms are held up, or lost in the postal strike. So try to get a new licence for your car. Without the renewal form, you will need the registration papers, licence disc, your ID, green form and a sworn statement, as well as a few trips to the licence office where they won't want to take your money. Try building or doing alterations to your property – you may spend tens of thousands of rand on stuff that adds absolutely no value to

anything.

Then there is the debacle in Karwyderskloof.

Some learned official decided that the municipal rubbish dump did not comply with newly introduced legislation. It was closed down, resulting in thousands of people being inconvenienced by heavy trucks destroying the Hermanus - Gansbaai road, and tens of thousands of rand being wasted on fuel over a two year period. Why not set up a temporary dump nearby and move the stuff when the new dump is approved? There may be a temporary minor degradation of the ecology in the immediate vicinity but it would be preferable to what is happening.

Ah well, let's sit back and enjoy the silly season, catch a tan and help the wine

BOOK REVIEW

art & culture

By Karen McKee

The Brightest Star in the Sky Marian Keyes With her ability to blend comedy, high drama and emotional depth, Marian Keys once again shows her talent in crafting vivid personalities for the reader in her tenth unputdownable novel. She tells the story of 66 Star Street and its unusual inhabitants – Katie, a music exec constantly fighting off would-be rock stars, a couple of muscular Polish immigrants who share their apartment with a mouthy cab driver called Lydia, Fionn, the introverted gardener with the looks of a prince, and Matt and Meave, a couple battling through a difficult time. When a mysterious visitor arrives at 66 Star Street, things start to change, and the inhabitants find themselves affected by the love, friendship and heartbreak that surround them. Old secrets start rising to the surface, and everyone is affected in strange and unexpected ways. Told in simple narrative style, the story moves at an effortless pace, and the characters are fully engaging and believable, while the true identity of the narrator adds a sense of mystery and wonder to the plot. In true Keyes style, the dialogue is extremely funny without becoming bland. This is a highly recommended holiday read, even for those new to Keyes.

PLAYING BY EAR

John Haley 'Zoot' Sims (Tenor, Soprano, Saxophone), 1925-85 Andrew Herriot reviews a 'Brother of Swing'

Being a massive fan of jazz keyboard players (I called them pianists when I was growing up), I recently listened to an Oscar Peterson recording of Gershwin’s 'Someone To Watch Over Me'. The track is interspersed by a cool, relaxed, quite sophisticated warm tenor sax which intermingles easily with the lush phrasing and chromatic wizardry of Oscar. I had to hear more of this musician. He got his nickname from other musicians when he played with Ken Baker in California in the 40's (not to be confused with the British trad jazz band leader, trumpeter Kenny Baker.) and subsequently many other big bands such as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Gerry Mulligan, Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw.

Zoot’s very best studio album features the music of the Gershwin brothers. It is an avalanche (nay, a tsunami) of George and Ira’s most iconic music: 'Lady Be Good', 'I Got Rhythm', ' ‘S Wonderful' and 'Summertime'. Listen to it on YouTube. During his very successful career, Zoot played for some time with Mose Allison, a pianist and jazz singer, who is on my list for a future review. Listening to Zoot now, I think about my new musical colleague, Miso Markovina, (you may remember Miso from the 'Jazz Soiree' in March and the more recent 'Jazzfordians by the Pool'), who is up there with Zoot in my view. These guys know their stuff. What a thrill it was to gig with such an accomplished local sax musician.

Zoot’s big heroes were Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster and Lester Young ('East of the Sun and West of the Moon', 1947).

Jazz aficionados must listen to Al Cohn and Zoot in a duet of unaccompanied improvisations for saxophones, 'You’n Me'.

Such is the deft elegance of those jazz artistes of the swing and blue note era.

But is it art?

Tasha Saha challenges everyone to find the childlike artist inside I have lost count of the number of times people have told me they can’t draw. As children we delighted in our ability to represent our world through making art; as adults we are often so inhibited by a perceived lack of artistic skill that we put our crayons and paints aside.

The left brain functions of speech, numbers and logical, rational thinking are king in our grown up world of planning and providing, crowding out the imagination, intuition and spontaneous creativity that come from the right brain. While words are useful for exchanging information concisely, art is an expansive, multi-layered mode of communication and exploration too.

Art can open the door to the unconscious and the unseen urges that make us do the things we do, and act the way we act. Through making art, we find a window into that world and are able to look out into our lives with more awareness and choice. When we disable the internal critic (the judgemental part of ourselves that only wants to engage with activities that we can excel at), we find freedom in creating for the simple joy of it.

Thomas Merton said, 'Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.' Inspired to try it? All you need is a piece of paper, crayons, pencils or brushes and paint.

Sit quietly for a few moments before you begin, following your breath, and quieting your mind. If you have a question or intention that you would like to work with, hold it in your heart. Without any expectation or planning, choose the tool/colour that most appeals to you and begin to make your marks. Continue in this way, putting down colours and marks that respond to what is already on your page rather than any idea of what you should be creating. Take up space and try to fill the whole page. If an image begins to surface feel free to develop it, but remain open to the possibility that it may still morph into something else entirely. Keep putting aside any judgements – this is more about diving into the process than the outcome, though you may be pleasantly surprised!

When you feel the artwork is complete, take some time to sit with it and let it speak to you.

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25.14

April

21.5

27.6

30

56

53.3

54

48

41.4

May

31.5

55

66.5

83

43.5

55

30

52.7

June

50.5

106.3

91.5

88

86

84

139

92

July

76

97.5

43

56

103

33

91

71

Aug

71.5

89

46

74

125

234

41

97

Sept

74

88

35.5

25.5

73

60.5

42

56.9

Oct

39.5

92

50

25

111.5

62

36

59

Nov

91

31

57

42

26

212

43

71.1

Dec

35

6

40

23.5

6

5

Year

554.5

632.4

459

533

708

881.5

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19.3

SM VERKOELING Tel: 087 808 2175 Sakkie Myburgh 083 771 0753 Alle huishoudelike herstelwerk

VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT Washing Ironing Tumble Drying Dry Cleaning Services Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 5pm

25 Queen Victoria 072 616 0976

local services & facilities ACCOMMODATION A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Reiersvlei Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage

.

082 320 0982 082 391 5331 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 082 213 0512 028 341 0444 083 553 0663

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545 Allan Youens 082 903 4432 ALTERATIONS Cait's Sewing Services

083 358 6365

ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters

076 113 2741 072 364 3694 082 450 3970

ART Kunsklas

072 822 9970

BICYCLES Bicycle servicing and repair CUPBOARDS Youre Style Cupboards

073 318 5078 076 222 2063 082 327 6518

List your business for just R12.50 a month (only R150/year).

Email: design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or telephone 079 523 8453 COMPUTERS Compuworld SMB Solutions 028 341 0718 084 705 6719 CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics Platanna River Cruises River Rat Boat Cruises

028 3410 693 073 318 5078 083 310 0952

028 313 2814 082 781 1704

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321

PLUMBING Mike Moody

083 316 1872

RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Barke Restaurant Marianas Springfontein Eats The Vine

028 313 2814 028 341 0116 028 341 0272 028 341 0651 028 341 0662

TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television

073 160 4495

WEDDING VENUES Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel

082 391 5331 028 313 2814 082 781 1704

GARDEN SERVICES Earthworm Organics

072 825 7534

HAIR Jeanne Retief

072 318 2478

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages Village Laundromat

082 320 0982 072 616 0976

HOME MAINTENANCE Stanford Country Cottages

082 320 0982

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

'MASSAGE & HEALTH Stanford Health Practice

082 481 8285

WINE CELLAR & SALES Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate

028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841

Cosy cattery and kennel in lovely country atmosphere.

Qualified dog trainer.

Well balanced diets, love and care.

028 - 3410 961

WHERE TO WORSHIP IN STANFORD NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:30 in die kerkgebou. Office, tel 028 3410 966.

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Morton St, contact Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 First Sunday of the month 10:30 Communion (Afr) Second Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) Third Sunday of the month 08:00 Communion (Eng) Fourth Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service. Pastor Johnny van der Schyff • 028 3410 422.

VG KERK (next to De Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning. Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691.

STANFORD UNITED CHURCH, meets at St Thomas Church, Morton St. Interdenominational.

English service at 6pm Sunday. Bible Study, 7pm Tuesday night at 45 Queen Victoria St. Secretary Kerri Brokensha 028 341 0077.

WATER TESTING

STANFORD - RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS

STANFORD - RIVER WATER RESULTS

The treated sewerage outlet point into the Kleinriver is at the slipway at the end of Du Toit Street. The stream in the middle of town, starting in the dip in De Bruyn Street, is partly fed by the treated effluent from the waste water treatment works which gets complemented only in winter, by the overflow of the two dams in the middle of town. The two sampling points for the river are thus respectively known as under and above the treated sewerage outlet point.

Escherichia coli (E.coli) – bacteria that is a normal inhabitant of the human intestine. Its presence in a sample indicates pollution from human faeces.

Total Coliform bacteria – is the name for all the bacteria that produce gas and acid from the fermentation of lactose and its presence in a sample indicates pollution from the intestines of both humans and animals.

Heterotrophic Plate Count – is a standard microbiological method used to determine the efficiency of operations to remove or destroy organisms, good and bad, during the treatment process.

Determinant (e. Coli) Under treated Above treated Sewerage Standard Sewerage Outlet poin Outlet point (Bridge R43 0-130/100ml (Jetty next to erf 396) to Hermanus)

DETERMINANT E. coli STANDARD (0/100ml)

0

0

OCTOBER

0

0

Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)

0

0

NOVEMBER

105

184

Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml) 0

0

OCT

NOV

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A P L A C E T O E AT 19 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET S TA N F O R D 028 3410 059 • 079 468 9060

picnic under the oaks

Choose from the Deli Table of eats to make up a picnic crate or dish up a plate of food from the Seasonal Table - yummy desserts, homemade lemonade, wood-fired pizza, cappucinos and gelato on sugarcones are just a few of the treats on offer. Live music.

7 DECEMBER & 18 JANUARY. 10:30 - 17:00 Bookings essential: 072 111 9380 or corneli@beloftebos.co.za

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Our gallery restaurant is on a working sheep farm and the atmosphere is relaxed. Make yourselves at home, bring your own wine and share one of our delicious cheese platters with friends or choose from the menu. The Sunday harvest table is gaining in popularity so booking is highly recommended.

Open every day except Mondays.

FOR DIRECTIONS AND FURTHER INFO: 084 263 6727 • 083 409 8126 TURN UP THE ROAD TO MADRES, GO 300m AND YOU WILL SEE THE SIGN ON THE RIGHT.

Happy Birthday!

Jill Smith 3 December

Maureen Wolters 12 December

Michael Thompson 17 December

Gerry Fourie 25 December

Sonja Louw 4 December

Mike Horn 4 December

Tatiana Slingers 13 December

Bryan Robertson 14 December

Taylor and Courtney Anderson 17 December

Lyn Morris 26 December

STANFORD DIY - PAINT - PLUMBING IRRIGATION - NURSERY Landscaping & irrigation services.

If there is a birthday coming up or special occasion you want to share with the village please email design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or sms 079 523 8454.

Camryn Smith 6 December

Sarah Staples 15 December

Jenny Hayes 11 December

Kevin Husk 16 December

Jessica Phillips 19 December

Darren Moody 18 December

Cobus van Niekerk 28 December

Russel Metcalf 9 December

Maureen Diedericks 28 December

Sandy Jardine 17 December

Andre Jonas 21 December

Natalie Husk 21 December

John Finch 29 December

Sean Ingles 30 December

summer promotions • Doublegrow 30dm3 @ R22.90 • Efekto Nitrosol 500ml @ R99.50

• Lilium @ R102.90 • Anthurium @ R129.90 • Orchid (Phaleonopsis) @R185.90

• Kombat Snail 1kg @ R39.90 • Eco Coopers Ultramatic Dispenser @ R350.00 • Cooper Matic Insecticide Refill 270ml @ R129.90

Mon - Fri, 7:30 - 17:00 Sat, 8:00 - 14:00 Tel: (028) 341 0691 Fax: (028) 341 0413

028 3410 691

Prices Valid While Stocks Last. • 1 - 30 DEC 2014 • All Prices Include Vat. STANFORD RIVER TALK 23