Intra Muros September 2014 by Pistachio Designs

OGILVY CAPE TOWN 68197/E

CONTRIBUTORS Silver Lakes HOA Silver Lakes Trustees Jaco Coetzee Kathy O’Connor Danie Van Niekerk Andrew McKenna Sid Pretorius Theo O’Neil Corlia Mathews Seline van der Wat Demi Moolman Runa Prinsloo Anne Hildebrand Sannchen Nel Julie Olsson Ludwig Taschner Jean-Patrick Vinay

CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 2014

PUBLISHING EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Bianca Romanos Pistachio Designs

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Karin Smith Anitasha Smith Pistachio Designs

ADVERTISING SALES info@pistachiodesigns.co.za 012 346 5027 Maria Marais mariasiaram@gmail.com 082 577 3130

Silver Lakes 27 Muirfield Boulevard, Silver Lakes, 0081

PO Box 11106 Silver Lakes 0054 Tel: +27 12 809 0142 Fax: +27 12 809 1119

HOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

pistachio designs DISCLAIMER Intra Muros is a monthly magazine of the Silver Lakes Homeowners’ Association (SL HOA). It is intended for the residents of Silver Lakes. It is published on behalf of the SL HOA by Pistachio Designs. Articles printed in the Intra Muros, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the SL HOA or Pistachio Designs. Neither the SL HOA, nor Pistachio Designs can be held responsible for the quality of the goods and services advertised in the Intra Muros. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission of the publisher.

Business Listing 42 Important Contact Numbers 6 Smalls 47

Editor’s Letter 6 From the Estate Manager 8 From the Liaison Manager 10 Social Responsibilities 12 in Silver Lakes

Feature articles GARDENING Spring Rose Fever

FEATURE Meaningful Play 16 Trendy Tables 26 Spring Blossoms The Cook on the Corner 28 Fresh Homemade Pasta with Sautéed Grapes and Fennel Bulb Home Automation 38

DIY Something to make at home 37 Bird Feeder

Golf Mature Golfers 18 News from the mature golfers group 18 playing at Silver Lakes golf club Competition Results 19 Handicaps News 21 A Career in Golf 22 INTRA MUROS SEP I 2014 (5) DESIGNED BY

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Food Everyday recipes 32 Spring Fruit Recipes

Month of September

September Calendar

15 Harry 21 King Prince

SEPTEMBER EVENTS: 1 – Spring Day; 8 - Grandparents Day, 19 - Talk Like a Pirate Day, 24 - Heritage Day

1984 – Present (30 Years) Prince Henry Charles Albert David the second son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles is third in line to the English throne. His brother William is second to the throne. Princess Diana worked hard to give her son’s at least part of a normal life by taking them to amusement parks, fast-food restaurants, and other places frequently visited by other children their age.

HOW IT GOT ITS NAME: In the original Roman calendar September was actually the seventh month, however later when January and February were added it moved on up. The name however never changed, Sept meaning seven, remains the name of September. HISTORICAL NAMES: Roman: September, Saxon: Halegmonath (month of festivals), Germanic: Herbst-mond (autumn month)

As a teenager Prince Harry shocked the public with escapades and displays of cultural insensitivity after the unexpected passing of his mother. He later went on to serve in Afghanistan. After holding the rank of Lieutenant since 2008, Prince Harry was promoted to captain in 2011. He is involved in many charitable causes and at times still enters the public eye with an escapade or two.

BIRTH FLOWER: Aster is a symbol of powerful love and deep affection. BIRTH STONE The Sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom. STAR SIGN: Virgo: August 23 – September 22 Libra: September 23 – October 22 ELEMENT: Virgo is the Earth Element – People of the Earth Element are the most stable and consistent of the elements however they can also be the most difficult and harsh. They are practice, patient, reasonable and can easily get far too set in a pattern. Libra is the Element of Air - People of air element are very sociable, this makes them good intermediaries among people and groups. Features of the air element are quick-wittedness, cheerfulness, and they are bright characters. They are also fair and reasonable within arguments.

Copperfield

The success of The Magic Man (in which Copperfield played lead) helped him get a job offer to host an ABC magic special, Copperfield soon turned this into a well-paying career. From here he went on to perform more than 500 magic shows a year. Some of his most remembered tricks include making the Statue of Liberty disappear and walking through the Great Wall of China.

HOW MANY DAYS: 30 Days

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BY ALL THESE LOVELY TOKENS SEPTEMBER DAYS ARE HERE, WITH SUMMER’S BEST OF WEATHERS AND AUTUMN’S BEST OF CHEER HELEN HUNT JACKSON

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1947 – Present (67 Years) As a child, King had to divide his time between Indiana and Connecticut because of his parents divorce. He managed to graduate from Lisbon Falls High in 1966 and afterwards attended the University of Maine at Orono. He published his first short story while in college and graduated in 1970 with a degree in English. King searched for a teaching job but was unsuccessful at first. He started a job in a laundry matt and continued to write stories in his spare time. In 1971, he began working as an English teacher at Hampden Academy. King managed to sell his first novel, Carrie, in 1973 and with the huge success after it was published the following year, King devoted himself to writing full time. Steven King is now recognized as one of the most famous and successful horror writers of all time.

David

1956 – Present (58 Years) David Seth Kotkin started with magic at the age of 12, and soon became the youngest person to gain admittance into the Society of American Magicians. At 16 years, he started teaching a course in magic at New York University, and performed under the name David Copperfield.

TRANSLATED: Chinese (Mandarin) – jiuyuè, Danish – September, French – Septembre, Italian – Settembre, Latin – September, Spanish - Septiembre

Stephen

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Springsteen

Bruce

1949 – Present (65 Years) Springsteen was brought up in a working-class household in Freehold Borough. Both his parents had jobs; however, his father’s odd jobs did not bring in a steady income unlike his mother position as a secretary. As a young boy, Bruce and his father had a difficult relationship however; when he looked back, Bruce suggests that his troubled relationship with his father had been important for his art and his music. In the late 1960s, Bruce spent most of his time on the New Jersey Shore; he played in several different bands while he forged his unique sound, the sound of a gravelly baritone voice for which he would later become famous. Bruce released his first album in 1972, but sales were slow, and only after a year in the studio, he released a third album, Born to Run, which went straight to No. 3 on the Billboard and launched his fame. Bruce continues to thrive as a performer and songwriter today.

IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS HOA OFFICE

SILVER LAKES

EDITOR’S LETTER

Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 until 16:30 012 809 0142

Operations Department 012 809 3891

SECURITY Security Control Room 24 hours 012 809 0424/5 G4S Security Shift Manager From 18h00 to 06h00, weekdays. 24 hours Sat, Sun and public holidays 072 615 5862

CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse 012 809 0281

GOLF Pro Shop 012 809 0430

The Intra Muros magazine has evolved over the past few years and it is continuously growing. We have always been proud of printed products but as technology evolves, we need to move with it. After many meetings and discussions, we have decided to expand the readership and move into the digital age. But don’t worry we will still be printing the Intra Muros and sending a digital version so that people of all ages can read the magazine. There are many advantages to print and digital. Print has been around for many years therefore, there is a form of trust involved. People don’t like change and there is no doubt that a physical magazine is nice to read. As readers, we are drawn to our senses. We like to touch, feel, see, and smell. A printed magazine forms a type of relationship with the reader. Despite the new age, there is no doubt that people still like to sit on their couch and flip leisurely through magazines. The beauty of a physical magazine is that it can be paged through or read numerous times as it lies on the coffee table. Digital magazines, or online magazines, are publications, which are electronically available to readers. The advantages of going digital is that we can increase magazine distribution on a much bigger scale as well as deliver content across multiple platforms and devices which is a new level of convenience for readers. Readers have access to this digital content anytime anywhere and can easily share this link with more readers. It is also a way of drawing new audiences to the magazine. It gives us the opportunity to make con-

tent more interesting and the possibilities of expanding content as opposed to be limited due to cost restraints. We are able to increase pages slowly, making the Intra Muros more exciting to read. Going digital is additionally healthier for the environment. We hope that residents continuously read the Intra Muros and share this beautiful estate magazine with friends inside other estates. We are always looking for new ideas and ways to expand the content. We will be hugely grateful for your article ideas. What would you like to read about? Email info@pistachiodesigns.co.za. Although the September cold spell is here, we look forward to the sunshine and bright ideas for the rest of the year. Have a wonderful spring.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free market related valuation to sell or rent your property. Inge de Klerk (Sales) 083 700 3911, inge.deklerk@pamgolding.co.za Lucia Coetzee (Rentals) 083 760 1908, lucia.coetzee@pamgolding.co.za Office 012 365 9000

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the various estate entrances for the residents. The introduction of traffic circles at these entrances will not only assist with vehicular movements but also act as ‘traffic calming’ measures. The proposed upgrading of the road will take place between the Abbots College traffic circle in the south, through to Ridge Road (Curro School) in the north.

SNAKE MYTHS In a recent article published on 12 August 2014 in Pretoria News, an expert, Mr Johan Marais, reveals a wealth of knowledge regarding SA reptiles.

DANIE VAN NIEKERK ESTATE MANAGER

“A smile of encouragement at the right moment may act like sunlight on a closed flower; it may be the turning point for a struggling life.” – Alfred A. Montapert May the new season be a fresh start to a new attitude.

SPRING TIME When spring arrives, a person feels like spring cleaning, decluttering, and making our homes new and fresh for the spring season ahead. However, when selling your property, it has a hidden benefit. According to a recent article in the Pretoria East Record, where a Biggest Home Seller Mistakes survey of 1 000 estate agents in the US revealed that 32% of people don’t manage to sell their homes because of the clutter. In South Africa, sellers can sabotage their own house sale with clutter. Potential buyers could feel that there is a lack of storage and no space and they won’t be back for a second look. Sellers are often blind to the amount of clutter in their homes and instead of tackling the bigger problem, they focus on cleaning around the general clutter. Sellers are also often unwilling to compromise on how they live in their home during house showings. However, when potential buyers can visualise their own things in the house it can lead to a potential sale. Look at your house from a buyer’s point of view and be extremely critical. This might show you where you need to make improvements for potential buyers to be interested in your property. De-cluttering, doing renovations and general maintenance before putting your house on the market will ensure your house goes from For Sale to Sold in record time!

SILVERLAKES ROAD UPGRADE HOA’s Consulting Engineer, Mr Richard Hirst of SiVEST, had the following good news to report on the above matter: Over the past years, there has been a noticeable, deterioration of Silverlakes Road. This has been attributed largely to the lack of storm-water control and the failure of the road prism due to storm-water penetration. A proposal to upgrade Silverlakes Road is currently underway, which will include inter-alia the construction of additional lanes in both directions, the upgrading of most of the Estate’s access points along the road with traffic circles and the installation of a formal underground storm-water system. The introduction of additional lanes in both directions is a direct result of the volume of traffic during both the morning and afternoon peak periods. This will assist with the mobility on the road in both directions; however will have an adverse effect at

Always seek medical attention immediately after being bitten by a snake. Two snakes are responsible for 90 percent of snakebites. These are the puff adder and the Mozambican spitting cobra whose venoms cause pain and swelling. The Mozambican spitting cobra accounts for most of the snakebites in South Africa. According to the researcher of 32 years, the most prevalent snake in Tshwane is the rinkhals, which originates from the Johannesburg area. “They are not an invasive species and are not creating a threat to the environment,” he said. Tshwane is devoid of lethally poisonous snakes, but some of the most dangerous and exotic snakes are being kept as pets. Posters of Dangerous Snakes and Common Harmless Snakes are available as free downloads at the following link: https:// www.dropbox.com/sh/if1quk8n2drbfdn/AABhJ2dU0rtseW9Qp1x37NKpa

RAINFALL 2014 350

Rainfall 2014

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Phase 1

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Phase 2 Phase 3

100 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month Quantity in mm Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 January 107 93 72 February 140 131 112 March 316 248 268 April 14 10 14 May 1 0 1 June 2 1 3 July 0 0 0 Total for 2014 580 483 470 HEALTH AND SAFETY SLIP, TRIP, AND FALL PREVENTION Although slipping, tripping or falling can all result in equally painful experiences, there are important distinctions between them. You slip when your feet have insufficient grip on the floor or surface you’re walking on. Slipping can happen when the floor or paving is wet, or when the soles of your footwear have insufficient tread. Take preventative measures by making short strides on a wet surface, and take wider turns. And of course, always clean up spills immediately.

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Tripping can happen when your foot hits an object in your path, causing you to lose your balance. One way to prevent this, is to not carry items in such a way that your view is obstructed, and to keep desk or cabinet drawers closed when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not using them. Keep the walking areas of floors clear of loose objects such as toys, and free from electric cables. Be extra cautious when walking on a broken or uneven surface or paving, or when using a broken handrail. A fall happens when you fall from a higher to a lower level, such as falling down stairs or from standing on a chair. Never stand on a chair to reach for a high object. It is always safer to use a ladder, but note that ladders come in different sizes, and are designed for different purposes, so be sure to select one that is the appropriate size and length, and use it properly. Serious injuries can result from falling down stairs. Walk, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run or jump up or down stairs, and use the handrail. Most importantly, be vigilant about how and where you walk, even if the walking surface is dry and even. The safest walking surface can present a hazard if you neglect to pay attention to what you are doing. *PLEASE NOTE: The Health & Safety Portfolio has now moved to the Security Department. We would like to thank Mrs Mandy du Plessis

for all her input and hard work over the last few years and we are looking forward to what she will achieve in her new Health & Safety position in the Security Department!

WILD LIFE IN SILVER LAKES

PHOTOGRAPHS BY - CORLIA MATHEWS-

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THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS: RACE OF FAITH SPONSORS: All sponsorship money collected went directly to Paul Jungnickel Home for the Disabled. • Kia Motors - Tel 012 941 0506 • The Nail Doctor - May van Rooyen - Cell 082 481 7531 • Sharon Till Art - Cell 076 062 9750 • Remax Jacaranda - San-Karin Jacobs - Cell 082 254 2504 • Leapfrog - Linda Burke - Cell 084 582 2336

KATHY O’CONNOR

LIAISON MANAGER

EGM 11 AUGUST 2014 A successful EGM was held on 11 August 2014. Thank you to all members who attended the meeting or who submitted proxies. We were luckily able to make the quorum with an excess of 20 members. The ordinary resolution that was voted on was approved by over 90% of members present and by proxy. The adjustments to the levies and the current budget will now be done. DIGITAL INTRA MUROS We are trying something new by moving into the digital realm and making the Intra Muros available in a digital format. The digital magazine will have more content, more images, and more articles. By making the magazine available digitally, we will be able to print fewer copies, which will not only save on costs but is also good for the environment. Limited hard copies will still be available at the HOA office, at the Clubhouse and at the entrance gates. The printed publication will no longer be hand delivered to the houses on the Estate. FIRST AID COURSE We are looking at hosting a First Aid Course at the Clubhouse. The cost of the course is R300 per person and a competency certificate will be issued. The course will be held over two days and will be conducted in English. In order to gauge interest in such a course, please would you contact me at liaison@silverlakes.co.za so that we can determine if such a course should be held on the Estate. MICROCHIPPING OF PETS Vetland Animal Hospital (Plot 9, Shere) is willing to assist with the micro chipping of pets. In the long run the idea is for the HOA to purchase a microchip reader so that lost pets with a microchip can be easily and quickly returned home. Vetland will do the micro-chipping at their premises under supervision and over a period of a few months. Depending on the interest shown by residents, a special price will be determined by Vetland for this service. Please send me an email to liaison@silverlakes.co.za so that we can determine the interest in such an exercise. We have also been approached by a company called Hello Network (087 803 5834 / info@hellonetwork.co.za). They are offering the following limited offer: R124.95 per month for 24 months which includes: • FREE: SIM card and R100 of airtime x 24 months • FREE: R10 000 family funeral cover x 24 months • FREE: Android smart phone • FREE: Discounts and deals Do you want to know more about similar deals and specials from suppliers, let me know and send an email to liaison@silverlakes.co.za Do you have any other suggestions or ideas the HOA should consider? What are your needs and what should we do better/ improve on? Please contact me and let’s chat. Regards Kathy O’Connor Liaison Manager liaison@silverlakes.co.za 012 809 0142

MOTHER & DAUGHTER MORNING SPONSORS: • The Nail Doctor & Ce Mone Health and Wellness - May van Rooyen - Cell 082 481 7531 • Bronwyn Greeff - Hair - 081 270 8538 • Ricca Dee - Wedding dress designer - 083 227 0317 • Christina Rodrigues - Violin player & singer - 082 921 2752 • Makeup Matrix - Michelle Human - 071 676 9456

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CALENDAR OF ANNUAL EVENTS FOR 2014

By Corlia Mathews

JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Charity collections at the gates: July – September. This very special time on our Silver Lakes Calendar will be your chance to clean out cupboards, garages and storage areas to donate items that are still good to use to our charities. This will be an opportunity to share with those less privileged in our immediate community. We will be collecting items for Paul Jungnickel Home, and for the workshop, nursery schools and pre-schools in the area. Look out for our pamphlets and the requests on our notice boards. SEPTEMBER Spring day - Saturday, 13th of September. This day will start with the traditional Spring run, walk and cycle through the Estate. It will include a flea market and fun events afterwards with slides, and the photo booth. Once again, the extremely successful Master Chef-type event that Seline hosted on Youth Day will be repeated as a ‘Silver Lakes Family Chef’ competition. Look out for pamphlets and emails regarding this event closer to the time. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1 week school holiday, golf and other events OCTOBER Rose garden Competition Silver Lakes International Day - Saturday, 25th of October. On this day, we will celebrate the international community of Silver Lakes, starting with a meal that includes different kinds of international dishes, drinks, and anything international. We will try to fit in some entertainment as well. Keep a lookout for correspondence about this event. Silver Lakes Trick-or-Treating - Friday, 31st October. A fun-filled afternoon and evening for the children of Silver Lakes. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Christmas dinner, lights and carols - Saturday, 29 November. Hope to see you all at these events!

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ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL & ETHICS TRUSTEE

GAME IN SILVER LAKES We are one of the few Estates close to a city and in the middle of industrial activity that has both game and golf as part of their communal areas. As you would have gathered from emails and flyers, we have commenced with the capturing of the excess game in our game reserve. The following is a summary of the game that will be removed and what will be left behind in the Silver Lakes Game Reserve: ANIMALS Kudu Nyala

LEFT 6 10

Impala

Springbuck Blesbuck

15 10

Fellow Deer (Takbok) Bosbok, Rietbok, amount to about Steenbok And Duiker 10 head of game

SOLD 3 big bulls 9 female and 5 male leave eight adult female and 2 adult bulls 35 = 19 female and 16 male leave 10 ewes and 5 rams = 2 adults + 1 x 2 yr old; 1 x 3 yr old and 1 x 4 yr old No removal 10 females and 7 males leaves eight ewes and 2 rams All Takbok (4)

We will be left with about 66 head of the above game. Excluding the smaller species, Bosbok and Rietbok. Even though the bylaws of the province say that we need 200 ha of game reserve for Kudu and Nyala, we will apply for a permit either as a game reserve or as a ‘zoo’ – same as Farm Inn. Especially as we feed the animals, and have ample water during the winter and dry seasons there might be no problem. Dr Douw Grobler is in constant contact with the local authorities, and will provide all the necessary documentation for our own books, as well as the transport of the sold game. Silver Lakes’ permits will be obtained after the removal of game since we will only know the final numbers then. Removal will be done after allocating tenders over a period of about a week and will be done by darting. The specific dates for darting and transportation of the game will be organised with the new owners. In the new season, we will set out on a program of reclaiming veld and removing some of the roads through the veldt. This will be done by scarifying the unnecessary roads and seeding them with veldt grass – as Dr Grobler mentioned there is a well-known mixture called the Potch-mixture that we can use.

The Potch-mixture is made up of Panicum; a white buffalo grass for areas with high rainfall and mild winters (Silver Lakes), Smutsfinger, Rhodesgrass, and Borseltjie seeds. This mixture of grasses made up of: “pioneers”: grasses, which grow fast and reclaim open ground, annual and perennial grasses. In this way, our veldt will be in good shape in a shortest time. As part of our recon to take photographs of the game while we still have them all onsite and the work to be done in the game reserve Ollie Ollewagen, Michael from HOA, my daughter Charlotte, a friend Savannah and I walked and marked the walking trail. Next month there will be a few photographs of the trial – please feel free to go and walk the trail, but please do not litter and try and keep noise levels down. While we were there, we saw children running around chasing animals and kids on bicycles shouting at the game to get reaction. Please refrain from these actions since this is an area of preservation. With the arrival of Spring, it is a good time to come for a walk. The map is on our web site, but it is clearly marked and easy to walk – about 45 minutes and not more than 1.5 km.

STREET CORNERS OF SILVER LAKES This month we will start with the process to clean-up the street corners on our Estate. Firstly, we need to establish three principles: 1. Why are we replacing the street corners and doing what we are doing in the Estate gardens? This was established at the AGM in November 2013, at numerous Trustee meetings and in Intra Muros articles: • As part of my bid for the portfolio of Environmental Trustee for Silver Lakes I promised a clean-up of the look-and-feel of the estate; • I also promised a new cleaner look-and-feel to the estate; • Part of this was: Painting the buildings; Cleaning up the gardens; Unifying the gardens throughout the estate; Including the entrances, boulevards and street corners; • Street corners were a specific question at one of the pre-AGM meetings; • And was mentioned at the AGM specifically; The existing roses are untidy and needs replacement since they are mostly more than 20 years old; Some of the street corner walls are falling over; The suggestion was from the beginning to create a uni fying theme throughout the estate The look and feel of the grass and trees of the golf course; Thereafter, in the next phase, detail will be added in the style of the design of the buildings of the estate; Which was confirmed to stay the white colonial build ings after several architectural proposals; The detail gardens therefore will be in the colonial style; Colonial meaning, as per a presentation to the Board, flowering plants such as the existing roses – but in newly designed focal points; The first of these focal points were the re-establishment of the Club House gardens;

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To follow was the down pruning and neatening of Muir field Boulevard; And the street corners; And Pebble beach; With the gate to the Game Reserve to follow – but the theme here will be more towards a bush-veldt type garden matching the inside of the game reserve; Even the roads crisscrossing the veldt in the game reserve will be scarified, ripped, and seeded in the new growth season.

• After incorporating the existing walls into the properties of the corner stands and establishing all sidewalks of the corners with lawn and trees where needed the marked corners will be redesigned by our architects to take the colonial theme through from gate to gate to Club House. • Suggestion: The two main gates and the entrance to the Club are included to form part of the new signage styles.

2. The style of the look-and-feel of the estate is Colonial as was intended by the original developers:

Some of the existing corners: Even though the effect of our corner walls in the first photo are especially effective since there is no dwelling behind them, and the beautiful colours of the succulent plants enhances the beauty of these two corners, this is not the look we are going for. The photographs cannot portray the feeling of desert plants as in real life. In the second photo one can already see the effect of the dwelling behind ‘cluttering’ and overshadowing the feature wall. Thus, our focal point becomes part of the clutter. Therefore painting the walls the same colour as the dwelling will be the solution to declutter and create stronger focal points. We, together with our architects will be creating a colonial lookand-feel as per the original intention and therefore we stay with the colonial architecture and gardens. 3. Two phases to the process: • We are removing all the roses since they are mostly more than 20 years old; • We are removing all the extra curbing; • We are planting lawn; • We are planting indigenous trees endemic to the area (here we might let the home owners choose?) • For example we will have a list consisting of Karee, White Stinkwood, Combretum, thorn trees such as Acacia Karoo, Fever trees and more – what is available locally in large numbers; • We are simplifying the irrigation to water lawn from one single point; • We are removing all the corner walls that are dangerous; • We are removing all the corner walls that are in front of an existing boundary wall of a property; • We are removing all corner walls that homeowners want removed, irrespective of an already existing boundary wall, stability of the corner wall, if the property is then open to the street – it was the homeowners choice; • We are painting all the corner walls the same colour as the rest of the boundary wall that the homeowners want to keep.

As one enters the estate this is the first image we see: a pole fence behind ‘our’ fence, boards, and a few ‘loose’ white walls with street names. The only positive of this photograph is the great blue sky, trees and green lawn, which we will have in the new look-and-feel, without the clutter.

Not even the nice blue sky can make this corner look good. It needs to be tidied-up and incorporated into the homeowner’s property and colour scheme.

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Use of existing architecture in the design of the eight new corner focal points with street directions: Some of the untidy fences that we need to incorporate into the properties on the corners and have them removed or tidied up. As mentioned above and several times this year in presentations and explanations: we are DE-CLUTTERING the Estate first before we add details of the eight new corners and 4 entrances again.

For the signage, the existing gates structures and electronic boards can be a directive to design new street corner walls with street names and numbers. Possibly some lighting (from the back if engraved) for nighttime (solar lights enough power?) Possible images: Even though the pruned roses do not look untidy the bare ground, the short ‘sticks’ are visible for at least ¼ of the year on all our corners. These open flowerbeds will be incorporated into the Colonial style design of the eight suggested main corners.

Something like this looks very untidy – the Silver Lakes fence extended by a different kind of fence and bad maintenance. THE BRIDGES NEEDS SERIOUS ATTENTION – PAINTING THE RIGHT COLOUR GREEN WILL HELP A LOT IN THE SHORT TERM – and will not cost an arm and a leg. It is only maintenance. Images of the interim solution and a possible solution for the eight corners.

The first one is the previous architectural image that changed the look-and-feel from Colonial to African. The second one a ‘Paint’ image of an idea, using the same Colonial type design and materials as the existing buildings shown above, rock face tiles for the bottom (salvaged from corner walls removed?) white walls and planting Colonial style flower beds with lawns and trees. Flowers including the Silver Lakes images of roses. Part of a document Compiled by Corlia Mathews for a trustee meeting of July 2014 Environmental Trustee Cell : 083 448 9441

As with most of the 97 corners on the estate, there is lawn on both sides of the rose beds with existing trees that can be matched or enhanced by extra trees. Original

‘Painted’

An image as created on ‘Paint’ of a corner as envisaged. An architectural image will be prepared for your scrutiny and the ideas and images will be loaded onto our web site as soon as they are available.

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MEANINGFUL PLAY Sannchen Nel - Occupational Therapist

Play is one of your child’s most important tools as it provides them with an opportunity to utilise all their senses to explore and to learn. It allows them to communicate and interact with their environment.

A delay in development may first be noted by parents or teachers when the child is not showing behaviours and abilities that are typical of the child’s age.

The following may assist you as a parent in identifying skills that your child may be struggling with as well as activity suggestions for meaningful play:

ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 6 YEARS • Play dough: Use play dough to develop fine motor skills e.g. let them roll small balls and flatten them; roll the dough into a long snake, and let them break it into smaller pieces to build different shapes. • Painting using hands, fingers or brushes • Beading. Start with using large beads and shoe laces. • Allow the child to place small objects one by one into a container. Let them use tweezers to increase the level of difficulty.

Body Awareness SKILLS • Struggles with identifying and naming of body parts • Doesn’t know the functions of specific body parts • Has difficulty drawing a man • Insufficient ability to dress and undress ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 6 YEARS • Teach them their body parts through games and rhymes e.g. Simon Says. • During daily tasks, such as eating and bathing, ask them to tell you the function of the body parts they are currently using e.g. ‘I am eating with my mouth.’ • Build a man using play dough, baking or art activities. • Help your child with the first steps of getting dressed and let them complete the task e.g. help your child climb into their pants and let them pull them up. Gross Motor Skills SKILLS • Clumsy, often bumps into objects or breaks things easily • Struggles to learn new motor skills • Dislikes sports • Poor balance or does not use their hands to protect themselves when falling • Struggles to jump, hop, skip etc. ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 TO 6 YEARS • Play ball games involving catching, throwing, or running and kicking a ball. Make goal posts for throwing and kicking to increase the level of difficulty. • Draw two lines on the ground using tape or rope and allow your child to walk inside the lines. When your child is able to do this, let them try walking on one line. Make it fun! Let them imagine there is water all around and they have to cross the river. Once they can manage this, add objects to carry from one end to another. • Place hoops or draw circles on the ground and ask the child to jump in sequence. They can jump with two legs together or one leg at a time. Fine Motor Skills SKILLS • Dominance of hands not yet established (establish preference by age 5 or 6) • Struggles with tying shoe laces, doing buttons or pulling up a zip • Struggles with drawing, colouring or cutting • Pencil grasp is very tight or insufficient • Has difficulty with manipulation of small objects

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD, AND NOT JUST OBSERVE! Need more information? Children of all ages can be affected by developmental delays; such children can often benefit from Occupational Therapy. What an Occupational Therapist can do: • Evaluate your child’s level of performance in different developmental areas. • Observe your child in their home and school environment to determine how it may be modified to promote better development. • Develop a treatment plan in coordination with other health care professionals who are treating the child. • Assist with development of age-appropriate self-care routines, play skills, and social skills. • Recommend equipment and methods to facilitate development. Please note that any information provided in this article does not replace therapy. Its purpose is to provide information and serve as a guideline to parents. All activities should be done under adult supervision. Sannchen Nel Occupational Therapist BOcc Ther (Pret) HPCSA Reg. No. OT 0084930 Practice No. 0528153 Cell: 083 338 0959 Email: sannchen@silverlakes.co.za

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SILVER LAKES MATURE GOLFERS NEWS FROM THE MATURE GOLFERS GROUP PLAYING AT SILVER LAKES GOLF COURSE The cold weather does not seem to keep the old boys away from golf. The turn out on a Thursday is now approaching the 40s. The Mature Golfers group has been supporting Silver Lakes for over seven years. During the summer months, we expect to see around 50 to 60 of the old boys giving the golf course a birdie bonanza. The after-golf prize giving and function is always a fun affair and certainly does boost the clubhouse sales. Do not forget if you wish to play with the Mature Golfers simply put your name down at the Silver Lakes Pro-shop before Wednesday noon and be there by 07h15 latest on Thursday mornings for the draw. The group is open to all male senior golfers whether you are residents of Silver Lakes or not. Please diarise 20 November for the Annual Golf Day of the Mature Golfers at Silver Lakes. This day is open to all senior ladies and gentlemen, and must not be missed. Great prizes are to be won at the golf prize giving and dinner. It is with huge sadness that the wives of two of our loyal Mature Golfers passed away during this year. To Deon van de Berg and Ron Niehaus our thoughts and prayers are with you. From the accompanying list of weekly winners during July, it can be seen that age has no barrier and even the 70 to 80 year olds keep showing up on the winners list. Well done to all and a special thanks to our sponsors who make our golf such a rewarding experience. For that reason, we also support our main sponsor Tienie Wessels of Ackermans Build It in Silverton. What great hardware service. The knock out competition for the Mature Golfer champion is now well underway with only eight left to compete for the wonderful trophy sponsored by Tienie. Our best wishes go to André Basson, André Meij, Rolf Hauter, Johan Cilliers, Bugs Dryburgh, Vincent Mascini, Peet de Beer & Eddie Orsmond. For the Eclectic competition, the top four are Rolf Hauter, Tienie Wessels, Fernando Viera and Andre Meij. But believe me the challenge is still on over the next 3 months for those others biting at their heels. I look forward to seeing new faces on Thursday so please join us for a wonderful golf experience amongst a great bunch of guys. Theo O’Neil Captain of the Mature Golfers

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MATURE GOLFERS 03 JULY 2014 André Meij/Jan Potgieter (42) John Murray/Fernando Vieira (41) Theo O’Neil Fernando Vieira Fernando Vieira Nobody André Meij

1st 2nd NTP # NTP # NTP # NTP # NTP #

9 16 18 3 13

2-CLUB 10 JULY 2014 Jas Wasserman (41) Rolf Hauter (38) Jan Potgieter (32 c/o) Jannie Duvenhage Louis Biccard Jas Wasserman Garth Maree Nobody

No 2-Clubs

2-CLUB

Tienie Wessels

17 JULY 2014 Fernando Vieira (39 c/o) FX Roome (39 c/o) Garth Maree (35 c/o) André Meij Sid Pretorius Fernando Vieira Colin Heath Fernando Vieira

1st 2nd 3rd NTP NTP NTP NTP NTP

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# # # # #

9 16 18 3 13

2-CLUB André Meij Colin Heath Günther Körfer 24 JULY 2014 Jan Potgieter (38) Eddie Orsmond (36 c/o) Jas Wasserman (36 c/o) Doep du Plessis Arthur Ketcher Theo O’Neil Marius Santos Johann Myburgh

1st 2nd 3rd NTP # NTP # NTP # NTP # NTP #

9 16 18 3 13

2-CLUB Arthur Ketcher 31 JULY 2014 Johann Myburgh (42) Jas Wasserman (37) Jan Potgieter (34 c/o) Colin Heath André Meij Johann Myburgh (42) Garth Maree Colin Heath Johan Cilliers

1st 2nd 3rd NTP # 9 NTP # 16 NTP # 18 NTP # 3 NTP # 13 6 Holes

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Colin Heath

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COMPETITION results 02 JULY WEDNESDAY BB MEDAL POINTS Fernando Ferreira 63 Da Silva 63 Paul De Beer 63 Andrew Light 63 Gerhard Olivier 64 Nicol Kromhout 64 05 JULY SATURDAY BB MEDAL POINTS Overall Gross Winner Shane Mclachlan 75 Mens A Div Nett Chris Wagener 76 Mens B Div Nett Wynand Snyman 69 Mens C Div IPS Gawie Steyn 33 Ladies A Div Nett Madelein De Wet 75 Ladies B Div Nett Delene Normann 79 Ladies C Div IPS Marie Botha 31 06 JULY SATURDAY IPS POINTS Chase Manna 36 Erasmus Meyer 36 09 JULY WEDNESDAY COMBINED STABLEFORD POINTS Dean Armitage 73 Martin pieterse 73 Vanessa Nigrini 71 Yvonne Pretorius 71 Nico van Rensburg 69 Keith Horne 69 12 JULY SATURDAY BB STABLEFORD ( BOERE VS SOUTIES) POINTS Souties Diane Boote 51 Bets Swart 51 Marius Du Toit 47 Theo o Neil 47 Shane Mclachlan 43 Nicolas Lewis 43 Boere Johan Snyman 44 Jannie Botha 44 Gustav Oosthuizen 44 Zander Lombard 44 Theuns Pretorius 44 Christo Bekker 44 13 JULY SUNDAY IPS POINTS Fanie Venter 39 Jeroen Verhaaf 38 16 JULY WEDNESDAY BB MEDAL POINTS Marlise betune-williams 60 Viviene Grotch 60 Willie van der Merwe 63 Carel van der Merwe 63 Nj Arnoldi 63 Mac McCallaghan 63 19 JULY SATURDAY ASSUPOL MASTERS - IPS POINTS F.J. Peters + Ryan Moore 78 Jaco Roestoff + Adam Scott 78 Dewald Ludick + Brian Harman 76 Dean Armitage + Ryan Moore 75 Susan Venter + Sergio Garcia 75 Ian Kettlety + Paul Casey 74 Kirk Kitching + Louis Oosthuizen 73 Johan Snyman + Angel Cabrera 73 Ockert v Schoor + Adam Scott 73 Janno v Wyk + Brandt Snedeker 72

23 JULY WEDNESDAY BB STABLEFORD POINTS Adrian Coetzee 47 Christo Bekker 47 Jonty Walls 45 Albie Morkel 45 Gerhard Olivier 45 Henry Davis 45 26 JULY SATURDAY BB STABLEFORD POINTS Snorre vd Merwe 49 Henry Davis 49 Theuns Pretorius 45 Hein Bekker 45 Mike Brown 45 George Coetzee 45 27 JULY SUNDAY IPS POINTS Chase Manna 37 Andre Vermeulen 31 30 JULY WEDNESDAY COMBINED STABLEFORD POINTS Louis Jonker 76 Albert Pistorius 76 Suzanne Marais 75 Hennie Oosthuizen 75 Jan Minnaar 69 Andre Meij 69 Larry van Mierlo 68 Marli le Roux 68 Will Ferreira 66 John Joubert 66 Niel de Wet 62 Michiel de Villiers 62 02 AUGUST SATURDAY MEDAL POINTS Overall Gross Winner Christoff Els 71

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Mens A Div Nett Greg Heuer 70 Mens B Div Nett Theuns Pretorius 70 Mens C Div IPS Danie Viljoen (snr) 38 Ladies A Div Nett Vanessa Brown 73 Ladies B Div Nett Barbara Green 79 Ladies C Div IPS Gail Godrich 35 Visitor IPS Ricardo Gonsalves 24 03 AUGUST SUNDAY IPS POINTS Mike Pawson 140 Kirk Kitching 110

2 CLUBS 02 JULY WEDNESDAY RANDS Greg Heuer x3 204 Patric Goddard 68 Michael De Jongh 68 Marie Louise Grobler 68 Vanessa Brown 68 Kyle Beattie x2 136 Michael van Rensburg 68 Henry Roodt 68 Dean Armitage 68 Niel De Wet 68 Zander Lombard x2 136 05 JULY SATURDAY RANDS Madelein De Wet (Hole-In-One) 1820 06 JULY SATURDAY RANDS Chase manna 140 Andre Vermeulen 140 09 JULY WEDNESDAY RANDS Dean Armitage 143 Fernando Silva 143 Martyn Wissing 143 Stephanie Cronje 143 Chris van Wyk 143 Gustav Oosthuizen 143 12 JULY SATURDAY RANDS Marius Du Toit 207 Carl Zietsman 207 Mac Mclachlan 207 Theuns Pretorius 207 Johan Snyman 207 Leon Snyman 207 Warren Schultz 207 Niel de Wet 207 13 JULY SUNDAY RANDS Jeroen Verhaaf 110 Kirk Kitching 110 16 JULY WEDNESDAY RANDS Carel Kruger x2 162 Lamees Boughan 81 Greg Heuer 81 Lumar Fourie 81 Anton Lombard 81 Marli Le Roux x2 162 Vernon Fowler 81 Stewart Mathysen 81 Jan Meyer 81 19 JULY SATURDAY RANDS Gustav Oosthuizen 161 Anton Lombard 161 Jacques De Wet 161 Rolf Hauter 161 Keegan Mclachlan 161 Jon Clark 161 Jerry Olivier 161 Dewald Ludick 161 Marius Nadel 161 Klippie De Kock 161 Isaac Zowa

23 JULY WEDNESDAY RANDS H . Meyer 196 D . Kruger 196 Jeroen Verhaaf 196 Chris Crossman 196 Joop Coetzee 196 Carel Kruger 196 26 JULY SATURDAY RANDS Hein Bekker 102 Will Ferreira 102 Johan Smith 102 Pankaj Talwar 102 Mike Pawson 102 Gerhard Olivier 102 Chase Manna 102 Jacques Wilken 102 Wessel Richter 102 Chris Wagener 102 Marlie Le Roux 102 Nicol Kromhout 102 Eugene Lewis 102 Ian Simons 102 Chris 102 27 JULY SUNDAY RANDS Chase Manna 53 Andre Vermeulen 53 Jon Clark 53 30 JULY WEDNESDAY RANDS no 2 clubs made 02 AUGUST SATURDAY RANDS Greg Heuer 178 Mike De Jongh 178 Candice Godrich 178 Keegan Mclachlan 178 Joan Norris 178 Franci Coetzee 178 Chase Manna 178 Janno van Wyk 178 Wessel Richter 178 Reyn Marais 178 Werner Bekker 178 03 AUGUST SUNDAY RANDS Eugene lewis 220

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Handicaps News July 2014 Dear Golfer, This month we look at some interesting statistics from the first 6 months of 2014 and we again recap the use of Front Tees in Junior U13 handicapping.

Year in Review - January to June 2014 Total Number of Rounds Played

Rounds per Handicap Group 15.05%

+6 to 5 handicaps 6 to 12 handicaps 13 to 18 handicaps 19 to 24 handicaps 25 to 36 handicaps

A total of 1 793 212 rounds were recorded on the HNA Handicap System in the first half of 2014. 87% of these rounds were entered by male golfers and 13% by female golfers. More interestingly was the fact that close on 60% of these rounds were entered by players older than 50 years of age.

6.69%

23.65%

22.43%

32.19%

Rounds Entered by Age Group 4.90%

Over 50 18 to 50 Under 18

Percentage of Rounds Played to Handicap-by-Handicap Group A measure of how consistent and fair a handicap system is across the various handicap ranges, is the percentage of rounds that are played to handicap. This is a statistic, which both HNA and the SAGA monitor closely on a monthly basis and as can be seen in the tables below, we notice every year that the percentage of time that men play to their handicap increases in summer, and reduces in winter. As expected, the more you play the better you get.

36.64% 58.46%

Male

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

Range Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent

Share of Rounds Monday - Sunday

6 to 5 23% 22% 18% 19% 19% 18%

Over 45% of all rounds entered on the handicap system were played on weekends. Saturdays saw the lion’s share of all golf with Wednesdays being the second most popular day and Sundays the third.

13 to 18 21% 19% 17% 19% 18% 17%

Rounds Split: Monday - Sunday

Total 21% 20% 17% 19% 18% 17%

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

15.60%

6 to 12 22% 20% 18% 19% 18% 16% 19 to 24 21% 19% 17% 19% 19% 17% 25 to 36 21% 19% 17% 19% 20% 19%

Female

7.56% 8.44%

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

Range Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent 6 to 5 26% 22% 24% 18% 16% 24% 16.29%

6 to 12 21% 20% 17% 20% 17% 20% 13 to 18 18% 16% 15% 18% 17% 16% 19 to 24 17% 14% 14% 16% 17% 18%

29.15%

25 to 36 15% 12% 12% 14% 15% 17% 10.79%

The Use of Front Tees in Junior U13 Handicapping

12.17%

Reminder: Junior U13 boys have reverted to being handicapped off the Men’s Tees following a decision taken by the SAGA in February.

Share of Rounds Entered by Handicap Group These same groups very closely align the share of rounds entered by the handicap group to the split in golfer numbers. The largest number of golfers, 31.76% is found in the 13 – 18 handicap range and as would be expected, they recorded the majority of rounds, 32.19%. Players per Handicap Group +6 to 5 handicaps 6 to 12 handicaps 13 to 18 handicaps 19 to 24 handicaps 25 to 36 handicaps

17.73%

Total 17% 14% 13% 16% 16% 17%

5.45%

21.36%

In order for Junior boys to be able to enter a score for a round played from the Ladies Tees, the Union needs to have created a Front Tee on the system which is the Ladies Tee re-rated using the men’s rating formula. Before playing off the Ladies Tees it is important that all golfers first check to see whether they will be able to enter their score. If there is no Front Tee captured on the system it would then be preferential for the round to rather be played from the club’s Forward or Club Tee as these scores can then be entered for handicap purposes. QUOTE OF THE MONTH

When the ducks are walking, you know it is too windy to be playing golf - Dave Stockton 23.70%

Swing Easy! The Handicaps Team 31.76%

Julie Olsson

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trendy Tables Anne Hildebrand 082 622 7835 elmoanne@gmail.com Spring is in the air: we can finally feel it, smell it, and see it all around us! With the long winter behind us, it is wonderful to see blossoms and new leaves on the plants and trees in our gardens. It is time to put brown behind us and surround us with the fresh, pastel colours of spring. I love using fruit blossoms in flower arrangements. It is for such a short time of the year that we see blossoms on trees; therefore, I love to cut a few stems and, with little effort, use it in a vase to brighten up a room or function. You can use it as part of an arrangement or all alone, it always looks beautiful, innocent, and fresh. Enjoy spring, and make time to smell the flowers!

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SPRING ROSE FEVER Growing roses is a partnership between the rose bush and the gardener, with the common aim of producing beautiful roses. Each has a role to play and while there is a sense of equal effort in September, in October all the glory goes to the rose. Not that we gardeners mind - basking in the reflected glory is enough of a reward. In order to enjoy a spectacular October flush there are four basic tasks that need attending to in September.

WATERING

FINGER PRUNING

The rose enters a phase of incredibly rapid growth, drawing up huge amounts of water and food. Increase watering to at least twice a week. Make sure that the water gets down to the roots. Pay particular attention to plants at the periphery of a sprinkler, or those on a slightly sloping section of a row or bed. Mulch beds with a 10cm layer of organic material. This keeps the soil moist and cool, and prevents evaporation.

Hybrid tea roses benefit from ‘hands on’ beauty therapy in the form of finger pruning. Finger pruning encourages new basal growth and spread out flowering, and forces the production of green leaves which feed the plant and keep the roots active.

FEEDING Because of the rapid growth, the fertiliser applied in July or August will have been used up and more needs to be applied. Apply 30g of Vigorosa or the recommended amount of any other rose fertiliser per bush and water in well afterwards.

SRAYING • Thrips do the most damage to the flowers. Drenching the soil around the bushes with the systemic insecticide KOINOR, also marketed as CONFIDENT, provides a sixmonth protection against the invisible Thrips larvae as well as aphids and other small sucking and leaf-eating insects. • Aphids don’t do much damage and can be easily washed off or knocked out with an insect spray. • Powdery mildew can be a problem for certain varieties and in certain positions by the end of September. Ludwig’s Insect Spray mixed with Chronos puts a stop to that.

Spring Rose Care and Finger Pruning Demonstrations These will be held at the following times and venues:

• Ludwig’s Rose Farm on Sunday, September 9 at 10.30am. • Ludwig’s Roses Soleil, Lynnwood Road, on Sunday, September 9 at 2pm.

Basically it is the pinching out the terminal tip of a developing shoot. Using your fingers, simply snap the tiny tip out of terminal leaf axles. About 25% of the new shoots on a bush should be finger pruned i.e. 3 out of 12, 4 out of 16, etc. Treat each bush individually and make sure the pinched shoots are well distributed over the bush. If two shoots are equal and next to each other, pinch out the tip of one. Any shoots that look as if they are not going to produce a good bloom can also be tipped. Finger pruning should take place just before the flower buds become visible in the tip of new shoots, which is about mid-September.

THE COOK ON THE CORNER Seline van der Wat Twitter: @SelineVW

From Seline van der Wat September has arrived and spring is peeping out from around the corner, teasing us with warmer days sprinkled among the lingering cold ones. I think that it’s safe to say that we’re seeing the tail end of this year, with most families already making their travel plans for December holidays. I, for one, will definitely be taking a holiday for the first time in a good couple of years. Life has been so busy leading up to and following MasterChef South Africa that I haven’t had even a long weekend to take a break, get out of the city and clear my head. I love the promise of a holiday in December – seaside strolls on the beach, late night fish braais and a good old sokkie in a local town’s school hall on New Years Eve. Just to get you in the mood to push harder and faster towards the end of the year (and towards that holiday) why not treat yourself and your family to homemade seafood pasta. This beautiful dish is filled to the brim with delicious seafood and pops with the freshness given to it by the grape and fennel! It will give you just the hopeful kick that you need to push through the famous September-slump experienced by most people as they realise that December is further off than they had hoped. Luckily, we will be having the most amazing fun on Spring Day on the Estate – with many activities planned to ensure fun for the whole family! I’ll be there to judge a familystyle-team-cook-off competition, so start practising and you might just be the family that walks away with the prize. For more information on this event (and many more events I will be doing at Silverlakes) contact Corlia Matthews at the HOA office. We are excited to have you join in on the fun.

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FRESH HOMEMADE PASTA WITH SAUTÉED GRAPES AND FENNEL BULB INGREDIENTS: For the Pasta: 250g flour 50g semolina (I add semolina to add texture to the pasta, but if you don’t have any, just add 50g more flour) 3 whole eggs 3 egg yolks 2ml salt For the sauce: 500 g clams 200 g baby squid 200 g mussels 2 bunches white grapes 100 g butter ½ onion 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 60 ml cream 400 ml white wine ½ lemon, juiced Salt and pepper To serve: 1 fresh fennel bulb handful of chopped fennel leaves WHAT TO DO: 1. Make the pasta dough first by mixing the dry ingredients together and placing on the tabletop. Make a well in the centre, so that it looks like a volcano. Crack the whole eggs and the extra egg yolks into the centre. Using your hands (or a fork) slowly start mixing the eggs into the dry ingredients, in a circular motion. When all the flour has been absorbed, start kneading the dough until it is smooth and elastic (when you press your finger into it, it should spring back slowly). Cover with cling wrap and allow to rest in the fridge for at least 20 minutes (if you don’t let it rest, the dough will stick to your pasta machine). Roll out your pasta using your pasta machine (as thin as possible) and cut into tagliatelle strips. Now you can boil it straight away (it will take two minutes) or you can let it dry and boil it later. Remember to have a rolling boil in the pot, with a good helping of salt. 2. To make the pasta sauce, fry off the onions and garlic until they are translucent. Add the grapes, salt and pepper, and cook on a gentle heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add the wine and then cook for a further 10 minutes at a low heat. Add the seafood at this point (maintain a low heat) and cook for 3 minutes. Finish the sauce off with the cream and salt and pepper and toss through the cooked pasta. Add lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately with some fresh fennel leaves, dill and some thinly shaved fennel bulb.

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Spring fruit recipes By Anitasha Smith

Coconut Battered Shrimp

Date Bran Jingle Balls Makes: 16 cookies

Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup beer 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups flaked coconut 24 shrimp 3 cups oil for frying Directions 1. In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. 2. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls. 3. Hold the shrimp by its tail, and dip it into the flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip it into the egg/beer batter; allow the excess batter to drip off. 4. Roll the shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. 5. Refrigerate this for 30 minutes. 6. Meanwhile, heat the oil to 175 degrees C in a deep-fryer. 7. Fry the shrimp in batches: cook, turning it once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. 8. Using tongs, remove the shrimp and place on paper towels to drain. 9. Serve it warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Ingredients 200g quinoa 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 carrots cut into thin sticks 300g leeks, sliced 300g broccoli, cut into small florets 100g sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped 200ml vegetable stock 2 teaspoons tomato purée Juice of 1 lemon Directions 1. Place the cereal, dates and pecans in a food processor and process it until it is finely chopped. 2. Add honey, cream cheese and brandy (or orange liqueur or orange juice) and pulse it until a stiff-dough forms. 3. Scoop tablespoon-size portions and shape with greased hands into balls. Roll each ball in chopped nuts (or date sugar or coconut or wheat germ). Place it on wax paper. Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or storing. Tip Store in an airtight container, separating balls with layers of wax paper, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

OTHER FRUIT THAT IS IN SEASON THIS SPRING:

Nectarines

Strawberries

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medium heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 3. Add the pears and a split, seeded vanilla bean. Allow the pears to simmer, covered with a square of baking paper in the liquid for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Turn the pears occasionally to ensure even cooking around the pear. 4. Serve the pear warm or cooled with a little poaching liquid.

Gooseberry Cream Vanilla Sponge Trifle with Singed Meringue Caps Serves: 4 Ingredients 1Â˝ cups cream 250 g gooseberries, roughly chopped 2 tablespoon icing sugar, plus extra to dust 1 x 310 g Madeira cake, crumbled 2 free-range egg whites 110 g caster sugar Directions 1. Preheat the grill to maximum. 2. Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the gooseberries and sift in the icing sugar. 3. Layer the crumbled Madeira loaf and spoons full of the gooseberry cream into four small glasses. 4. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then slowly whisk in the caster sugar until the mixture is glossy. 5. Spoon generous dollops of the meringue mixture onto the top of the dessert and arrange on a baking tray. 6. Pop under the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the meringue peaks are singed. Serve immediately.

Chile Grapefruit Brulee Ingredients 1 grapefruit 3 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Tools: Propane torch Directions 1. Halve the grape fruit and then cut the bottom off of each half to create a flat spot that will stabilize the fruit. 2. Set the halves face down of a paper towel to absorb some of the juice. Then, flip them back over, and sprinkle them with cayenne pepper. 3. Pour the sugar on and smooth it with the back of a spoon, creating an even layer about a centimeter thick. 4. Fire up the propane torch and melt the sugar with the flame. Let it bubble and brown and get nice and crispy. Crack the shell and dig in.

Molded Grapefruit Salad

Vanilla Poached Pears Ingredients 4 brown pears, free from blemishes and bruises lemon juice 2 cups sugar 6 cups water vanilla bean, split, seeded Directions 1. Peel each pear from stem down. Sprinkle each pear with lemon juice to avoid browning while peeling the remaining pears. 2. Place 2 cups sugar and 6 cups water in a saucepan over

Ingredients 4 cups grapefruit sections (9 to 10 grapefruit) 1 cup suga 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup cold water Â˝ cup chopped pecans 1 - 2 red food coloring (optional) Directions 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grapefruit sections and 3/4 cup of the sugar. Set it aside. 2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the cold water. Let it stand for 5 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining sugar and remaining cold water. Heat and stir it until the sugar dissolves. Add the gelatin mixture, grapefruit mixture, nuts, and, if desired, food coloring. Cook and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. 4. Pour the grapefruit mixture into a 2-quart mold or squarebaking dish. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill for at least 6 hours. If you are using a mold, unmold the salad.

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Main Street and the station in Simons Town and Just Nuisance on his seat in the train to Cape Town.

KIDS STORY

- Just Nuisance Hi to all the kids out there! From the last few months’ stories, you will remember that Just Nuisance has a free pass to travel on the train between Simons Town and Cape Town. Obviously, his free ticket did not include his best friend Ajax the bulldog. But the story goes that Just Nuisance one day decided to take his little fat friend to the station in Simons Town. They waited with a whole bunch of sailors on the platform for the train to arrive. When the train arrived, Just Nuisance bolted for the door and obviously got the first seat, him having 4 legs and all - being faster than his two-legged sailor-buddies are. …but what Just Nuisance did not realise was that his short little friend could not get into the train on his stumpy little legs! So, he got up again, got out the train and heaved Ajax into the train with such force that he fell against the door on the other side of the carriage! Obviously, Ajax could not jump onto the seat as well. Just Nuisance had no problem, and picked him up by the scruff of his neck and set him beside him on the seat. The ticket collector knew that Just Nuisance ‘had a ticket’ – his free pass – but was sure his little friend had nothing. So he asked the sailors about the ticket for Ajax. Their reply was, “ask Just Nuisance…it is his friend.” The ticket collector replied that Ajax had to get off at the next station and in reply to this; the sailors said they would not try it if they were him.

By Corlia Mathews From the book by Terrence Sisson: Just Nuisance AB – His full story

But, low and behold at the next station the ticket collector stood next to the dogs, took Ajax by the scruff of his neck, and the next minute he had a Great Dane staring him in the eye. Just Nuisance had his paws on his shoulders and according to tales, his eyes were blazing and deep growling was coming from his throat. The ticket collector apparently pleaded for his life saying he had a wife and 3 children. One of the sailors ‘rescued’ the ticket collector and talked softly to Just Nuisance, saying that Ajax could stay. Just Nuisance dropped his paws from the terrified ticket collectors’ shoulders and went back to his seat, got up next to Ajax and travelled to Cape Town unhindered. Obviously, the story got out and no ticket collector after this episode asked for Ajax’s ticket again. Both dogs now enjoyed immunity from railway officialdom. Giving the two dogs the freedom to travel from station to station, getting off wherever they felt like. Playing on the beaches of Muizenberg and Sea Point One such story was where beachgoers who by now knew the two dogs saw Ajax step on a sea urchin, which stung him to such an extent that he had a lame leg. Just Nuisance led him to the water’s edge and let him walk up and down the shore just inside the waves lapping the beach. After about an hour, the stung paw had healed to such an extent that the pair could leave the beach and hop back on the train to go home to Simons Town for a bite to eat. Was it just coincidence, or was Just Nuisance so clever? Well, the onlookers obviously believed that Just Nuisance had wisdom beyond that of normal dogs. Next time we see what more goes on in our favourite dogs’ life.

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MAKE YOUR OWN bird feeder It is spring again which means all the trees are growing new leaves, all the flowers are starting to bloom, and this brings new life for birds everywhere. Here is how to make your own bird feeder to attract all the birds in the neighbourhood so that you can sit and watch the different species coming together.

A tin can (as many as you want) 40 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 cm Twine (tou) Ice-cream stick (one for each can) Super glue Paint A packet of birdseed

STEPS:

1. Open the can with a can opener, and make sure all of the food or liquid is drained. Remove the wrap/ paper off the tin. Wash the can thoroughly to make sure it is odour free, as this might keep birds away. 2. Paint the tin any colour that you want. You can make floral patterns, bees, dots, or anything you think will attract the birds.

3. Once your tin is dry, ask your dad to make two holes on the side of the can. One at the top and one at the bottom. 4. Take the one end of your twine, thread it through the top hole, and make a knot. Take the other end of your twine, thread it through the bottom hole, and make a knot. Make sure the knot is tight and secure to hold the birdsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; weight.

5. Take your ice-cream stick and spread a good amount of super glue to the one flat side of the stick. Press the glued side of the stick to the inside of the tin. Press down hard and hold the stick in place to make sure it dries well onto the tin. 6. Fill the tin can with birdseed and hang it up in the tree. Ask your parents to hang it high up in the tree, as this will attract more birds.

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This spacious family home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 3 living areas, an open plan kitchen with breakfast nook, scullery, laundry and pantry. Enclosed patio with built-in braai and bar with stack doors opening onto a established garden and sparkling pool. Staff quarters/ flat-let with bedroom, bathroom and living room. 2 Garages. ASKING PRICE: R3.1 million, Size of house: ± 427m², Size of stand: ±1071m²

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This home is one of the best in Silver Lakes! Overlooking golf course, rim ﬂow pool, travertine marble, under ﬂoor heating, air-conditioning, koi pond with automatic feeder, Jacuzzi, steam bath and much, much more. 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4 living areas and 4 Garages. SQ. ASKING PRICE: R 12.5 million, Size of House: ± 800m², Size of Stand: ± 2019m²

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Spacious family home situated in a quiet cul de sac with extra big stand and swimming pool. It further oﬀers 3 living areas, 3 Air-conditioned bedrooms MES (main bedroom under-ﬂoor heating), Study. Covered patio and built-in braai. DG and SQ. Kenitex exterior, automated irrigation. ASKING PRICE: R2.95 million, Size of House: ± 370m², Size of Stand: ± 1227m²

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This 4/5 bedroom home offers 4 up-stairs bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and 1 down-stairs bedroom/study with a bathroom. 3 living areas, a formal lounge, dining room and family room and a covered patio with an established garden and sparkling pool. A modern kitchen with granite tops. Full staff quarters and 3 automated garages. Extras include under-floor heating, air-conditioning, and Jacuzzi bath in main bedroom. Curtains are included. ASKING PRICE: R4.6 million, Size of house: ± 445m², Size of stand: ±1000m²

BUSINESS LISTING

REGISTERED BUSINESSES CAN NOW APPLY TO HAVE THEIR BUSINESS LISTED ON THIS PAGE.

HOW TO REGISTER A HOME BUSINESS:

HOW TO REGISTER A GUESTHOUSE:

Step one: Complete the home business application form and register your home business (Cost R900).

Guesthouses first need local municipality approval before completing the “request to register a guesthouse” form.

If your home business is already registered, complete the business renewal form (Cost R360). The annual renewal of all registered businesses conducting operations in Silver Lakes (including home enterprises, guesthouses and estate agents) is compulsory. A Certificate of Registration for the year will be issued by the Silver Lakes HOA which must be displayed on the premises at all times. A business must be in possession of an original valid Certificate of Registration.

Guesthouses will also need to annually complete the business registration renewal form and will receive a Certificate of Registration for the applicable year.

Step two: Once the business is registered, apply to list the business. This step is not compulsory.

Forms available on the Silver Lakes website (www.silverlakes.co.za under the heading Guesthouses)

If you have any queries please contact Kathy O’Connor on 012 809 0142 or liaison@silverlakes.co.za

Forms available on the Silver Lakes website (www.silverlakes.co.za under the heading Home Businesses)

BUSINESS LISTING The cost per annum is R7500 (excluding VAT). Additional benefits include display of limited business details and logo or name on the Silver Lakes Golf Estate website, receive one free quarter page advert in the Intra Muros magazine per annum, opportunity to advertise at own cost at preferential rates in the Intra Muros, link on the Silver Lakes Golf Estate website to your business’ website, opportunity to participate in visible financial sponsorships on the Estate and opportunity for unsolicited client references to be posted on the Silver Lakes website about the business.

PLEASE NOTE: THE INTRA MUROS IS RUN ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE. DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER ISSUE IS 1-5 SEPTEMBER 2014

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SMALLS DOMESTIC WORKERS Sibusisiwe- we call her Busi, is a multi-skilled domestic worker, looking for a full time employment (domestic work and nanny). She is very reliable, hardworking, and excellent with children. Mine love her. She is always there when we need her for extra work with great smile. She already has an access-card to Silver Lakes. We have to move and we will love it if she finds a good family that she can help. Please phone Busi on 073 471 9352 for an interview. For a reference, you can contact Estrella on 072 309 8424. Emily is looking for a job on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. She worked in Silver Lakes for many years until her employers relocated. She speaks Afrikaans and English well. She’s very reliable, hardworking and has a soft-spoken nature. Emily 073 151 0372. Reference: Hester 083 473 9610. Mavis is a domestic worker and nanny and has been working for us for the past 2 years. Unfortunately we will have to let her go soon now that our son is going to day-care. She is a very hard worker – she has never missed a day of work in these two years! She is very strong, cleans very well, and looks after children of all ages with love and responsibility. Both my children are very fond of her. She can also prepare small meals. She is available to start a new job immediately, and is looking for either part time or full time. Mavis: 061 037 9616. Reference: Agustina 079 891 8880. Rose is looking for work on a Tuesday, she is very reliable and trustworthy. Rose: 079 845 718. Reference: Elsabe Warren 072 220 1000 Reginah is looking for two or three days a week, Monday, Thursday and Friday. She is very honest, pleasant and capable. Reginah: 081 878 1388. Sarah is a wonderful housekeeper and has been working for me for 6 years in Silver Lakes. She is looking for two additional days, Tuesday and Thursday to fill her week. Sarah: 072 310 6552. Susie is looking for a full time (sleep-in) employment opportunity. Susie and her family stayed on our farm in the NWP (Sannieshof ) and also attended our Farm School. I can recommend her to any household as a well-mannered and honest person. Any prospective employer is welcome to visit me and my wife (Marie-Louis) for further info if required. Susie: 076 561 1387. Reference: Andrew Makkink 118 Nicklaus Str 082 820 3844 Alinah Bosiu is looking for domestic work, 2 or 3 days a week. She has loads of experience, is completely trustworthy, honest, great with kids and pets. Always willing and always has a smile ready. She speaks Sotho and Afrikaans. Alinah: 061 154 3774. Reference: Carene Legge 082 552 5086. Margaret is looking for full time employment in Silver Lakes. She is hard working and has been working in the estate for years. 078 670 1997. Thando Twala is looking for Saturday work. She is an excellent domestic worker and has worked for me for 4 years and is very good with all household duties. Thando: 072 045 5948 Reference: Julie 083 656 0686 Zandile Twala has worked for me on an ad hoc basis and is a lovely, happy lady looking for work Monday – Friday (sleep out). She is good with small children and general household tasks. Zandie: 079 952 4621 Reference: Julie 083 656 0686 Cynthia seeks Monday to Friday domestic employment in Silver Lakes. She has been working 5 days/week for a German family in Silver Lakes for 5 years, who have relocated. She is literate, extremely reliable, conscientious, trustworthy, and has a pleasant, happy character. As a domestic, she is thorough - the house always looks immaculate after a day with Cynthia. Her husband has been working for me in the Estate for 10 years, and during this time I have got to know Cynthia and from this aspect can fully recommend her for employment. Her ex- employee has been extremely sorry to lose Cynthia and has fully recommended her for similar work. Cynthia: 078 200 4748 Sarah is an English speaking helper seeking work on Wednesdays. She is hardworking, helpful, reliable and excellent with pets. She is always on time and is an efficient, not only inside the home but also in the garden. She is honest, trustworthy and likes to work independently and she needs very little supervision. You will hardly notice that she is there until you become aware of the neatness of your home. Sarah: 072 360 1442. Reference: Melanie 084 440 4069 Hendrietah Joana is looking for a sleep-out, work in Silver Lakes. She has been working for me for 2 years, is hard-working, reliable, trustworthy and good with kids. She is available immediately. Hendrietta: 079 677 6144. Reference: Mavis 079 750 4773 or Apollo on 082 263 6619 Lettie is looking for full time work. She has been in our employ for the last 9 years. We are relocating and it is with regret to see her go. She is friendly, honest, reliable, kind and considerate. She is self-motivated and shows a lot of initiative. She works extremely well and diligent. She is a caring person, and combined with the fact that she is physically very strong, she would also be ideal, into a caregiver/ nursing role. She shows a lot of compassion

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SMALLS for sick and elderly people. She does not cook. She is sleeping in with us from Monday to Friday, and would prefer a similar situation. Lettie: 073 392 8237. Reference: She has a written testimonial. Cindy is looking for domestic work in Silver Lakes 4 or 5 days per week, sleep out. She has more than 20 years’ experience. Loves kids. Speaks English, Afrikaans and Sotho. Cindy: 083 724 1873. Reference: Carene at 082 552 5086 / 012 809 1353. Angie is a hardworking, reliable and trustworthy housekeeper, looking for employment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. She is also very good with children and dogs. Angie: 072 832 3596. Reference: Virginie 072 775 8365 Serumula Morongwa Meldah, has worked as a English speaking housekeeper and babysitter is searching for part/full-time live in employment immediately. Her skills include, but are not limited to: cleaning up the house, dusting, making up rooms, washing and ironing and assisting during receptions. She has extensive experience with children of all ages. Serumula is intelligent, diligent, independent, and has initiative. She is honest and reliable. She is not afraid of animals and has taken care of them. Her previous employee asked her to follow her abroad (Turkey) and had to terminate the employment only once her family was posted back to the African continent (Ghana). Employee’s Contact: 071 180 8981. Reference: Susanne Martin and Mrs. Natalija Dolly (telephone numbers given upon request) and Mr. Moremi Matee Pearl (Office of the Bahananwa Royal Council) PAINTERS/HANDYMAN/GARDENER Painter: Willem is an excellent painter with more than 20 years of experience. He is honest, friendly and reliable and has painted a number of houses in Silver Lakes. Willem: 078 335 5897. Reference: Joanie: 082 414 2730 Handyman: Are you too busy or need a small job done in Silver Lakes, please call me. Anything from changing a light bulb or lock to painting, waterproofing, ceilings, cornice, small brick work and plaster, almost anything. Call Protus 061 0291 850 or Johan 082 4110 451. Painting and Waterproofing: Aubrey Phago is a handy and honest worker with 20 years’ experience in painting and waterproofing, own tools and transport. Call 082 256 9886.

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Gardner: Simon is looking for work on a Monday. Simon: 084 801 3240. Reference: Elsabe 072 220 1000 EMPLOYMENT I am looking for a half day (8:00-13:00) bookkeeping position within Silver Lakes or surrounding areas. B.Com Fin Acc and 11 years’ experience in various financial aspects. For CV and ref, please contact Ankie at 083 234 8395 or ankieadriaanse@gmail.com Ek is opsoek na ‘n halfdag (13:00-17:00) kinderversorgings posisie in Silver Lakes. Ouma van 4 kleinkinders, goeie gesondheid, nie roker. Kinders is my passie en ek wil graag ‘n verskil maak. Vir CV en verw, kontak asb vir Rina 082 556 8282 JOIN THE BEAUTY OF SKINCARE! If u need any JUSTINE products or would love to join as a Consultant, earning 25% discount - please contact me on 083 290 3209 FOR SALE/WANTED Piano for sale, Fritz Hauff, German upright, dark mahogany, excellent condition, R8 000, tel 084 387 4202

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Looking to purchase a second hand golf bag. If you have a golf bag that you are not using anymore, please contact me Virginie 072 775 8365. SERVICES Extra accounting classes in Silver Lakes: I am available as an accounting tutor for Grade 8-12 learners, both Afrikaans and English. Please contact me on 072 021 6144 or liani.wenhold@gmail.com Looking for a German tutor in the afternoons at Silver Lakes from 4:00pm to 5:00pm 2 times a week. My kids are 10 and 11 years old, and I want learning to be fund with dynamic teaching if is possible. Until the end of November. Please contact Martha 071 609 1290 COOKING SCHOOL for Domestics: Teach your domestic worker to cook a variety of dishes with classes in small groups and a hand-on approach. Location Silver Lakes. Contact Jeanne at 083 236 9312 or jeanne6409@ gmail.com. Or www.ukutya.co.za or www.facebook.com/ukutya cooking House Sitter: I am a retired lady based in Silver Lakes and am available for house sitting from December. Contact me on 082 623 8987 Maureen

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