Stanford River Talk August 2017

Happy Women’s Day Shine for others when they are in darkness

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AUGUST 2017 Volume 143

Stanford Hills welcomes

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Opening 1-10-2017

www.stanfordhills.co.za

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'Emigrate'

to the Stanford Republic!

“Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name…”

We all know Stanford is a special place.

It’s not only a village, it’s a way of life.

It’s barefooted kids on bicycles and skateboards. It’s swimming in the river with the dogs. It’s long, boozy lunches on a Sunday afternoon with friends on the stoep, or in front of the fire. It’s loving life in our little place in the Universe – the centre as far as we’re concerned.

a comfortable, friendly, and raw Stanford vibe – a place primarily for locals to meet, have a good meal, enjoy a few drinks with friends, and celebrate village life. Without Stanfordians, we’re just another bar.”

But with all Stanford offers, it now has something more – a classy village pub.

Most pubs have a special niche. They might feature a specific range of gins, whiskeys, wines, or beers. They might have a sports emphasis. They might be a haven for smokers – or vegans.

“For Stanford Republic, our niche is Stanford itself. Or more precisely Stanfordians,” said Marisa Steyn, one of the partners in the new business. “We offer

Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.

“You won’t find a television in this pub,” said co-owner Matt Chancey. “This pub is about people actually speaking to each other and enjoying each other’s company – with maybe some soft jazz by Sinatra or Ella Fitzgerald teasing their ears in the background.”

Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.

Marilyn Monroe

In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. coco chanel

Elizabeth Taylor

HAPPY

Women's Day

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Dear Lorraine

We pay tribute to Women passed and present this Women’s Day 9 August.

In this issue we have 7 quirky quotes from some powerful women – Enjoy!

Lorraine x

It is me again! Once more praising the unsung heroes in our village. This time it is the Stanford police going beyond the call of duty. The Stanford Police under the command of Captain Coetzee are fast gaining the reputation of being the very best in the area. At 2am on Sunday 5 June they received an SOS call. An elderly gentleman had collapsed in the bathroom and was weak and in shock. The call was answered and details taken by a very efficient police woman.

Within minutes Constables Matwa and Constable Prins arrived on the scene.

They assessed the situation, gently re assuring the gentlemen and then carefully placed him back in bed. Only once they were satisfied that he was warm and recovering did they leave. The following morning Sr. Martie Du Toit kindly came around and checked Brian and sorted out his medications.

Thank you all, we are extremely grateful and proud of our local police force and community.

Kerri Brokensha

There are no good girls gone wrong – just bad girls found out.

Well behaved women rarely make history.

Eleanor Roosevelt

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MAE WEST

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible'.

audrey hepburn

I did everything he did but backwards and in heels. ginger rogers

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news and updates

CPF News

by Nelly Roodt Stanford Community Policing chairperson (CPF) (pictured) Willem Maclean is satisfied that the CPF’s Stanford Security Surveillance Project is making progress. The CPF has agreed to fund a portion of the project with funds received from the Department of Community Safety Western Cape. Two service providers have submitted quotations for the execution of the project. Cameras will be positioned in Stanford North, Stanford South, Die Kop, and the roads outside town.

The sites for the cameras will be decided in consultation with the Stanford SAPS and the Stanford community. A public meeting to discuss issues prior to the project roll-out will be advertised.

Further funding will be required from residents/businesses in Stanford and the area. The CPF and the SAPS are confident that project will assist in making Stanford a safe place to live in.

Queries can be directed to Kevin Husk, CPF Stanford, cell 082 809 3585.

SALUTE As any leader, CEO, head of a school or boss knows very well on appointment, is that one is held accountable for any errors of judgement, irresponsible actions and wrong decisions. Putting it plainly, 'the buck stops with you'! In this age of litigation, one unthinking, bad decision may result in serious consequences for the man or the woman at the top; such as, a hefty fine, a loss of job, long term psychological damage and possibly a jail sentence.

Such as it was in the winter of 2007, I as Head of one of South Africa's top schools in Newlands with a campus accommodating some seven hundred school boys and fifty teachers, chose to disagree with my Deputy Head's advice and plea, that one of the finest, largest and oldest Newlands Oak trees in close proximity to the school, needed to be urgently felled, as it could at any time come crashing down causing fatalities to children, teachers and parents. It was pointed out to me by my observant deputy that the tree had recently been struck by lightning with streaks of black burn marks running down its massive trunk.

Not in favour of felling historical Newlands oak trees, I decided on obtaining a second opinion from the senior Kirstenbosch Estate Manager who advised not to fell. And so the tree remained, until...

Rotary Club of Stanford

By Lana Coates

Focus on our Feeding Scheme Stanford Rotary currently supports 5 soup kitchens feeding around 480 people 4 times a week – soup is served from Mondays to Thursdays in various areas of Stanford South. The volunteers who cook the soup receive fresh vegetables and dried soup ingredients from Rotary and make use of friends and family to help prepare soup for those who are not as well off as ourselves.

On Fridays there is a food bank where those in need can get mealie meal, sugar, rice and tinned goods for the weekend when there is no soup kitchen open.

All provisions provided to the soup kitchens are fund-raised by Stanford Rotary in some way or the other – the Penguin Plunge which took place on 24th June is an example of one of our fund-raisers.

We are very thankful for the generosity of both our community and visitors, as sufficient funds were raised to keep the soup kitchen for the elderly going for about 5-6 months. Funds collected at the Penguin Plunge are deposited into the ‘soup book’ at the General Dealer and dried goods are purchased as and when the need arises.

We also receive regular deposits into our bank account from a number of folk in the community, as well as into the ‘soup book’ – Stanford Rotary is very thankful for the generosity of the community as we would not be able to continue supporting the soup kitchens without your assistance.

At the Spar there is a bright yellow box to the left of the exit with a Rotary sign proudly displayed above it. This is where we request that people deposit dried goods & tinned foods, so when you next do your shopping, please think of buying that extra bag of soup mix or tinned fish and drop it in the yellow box – every little bit helps – especially during the chilly winter months.

... One month later, on a midweek morning at 9am, the giant came crashing down quickly in one massive ''explosion', the report of the impact being heard from several hundred metres away. The tree collapsed right across the staff car park, and then through the roof of the staff room!

Should you wish to make a cash donation, please see our bank details below - you can also deposit into the 'soup book' at the General Dealer.

There was not a child, teacher, parent, dog, car or a soul on the campus because it was the most precious, special, public holiday of the year – Women's Day!

First National Bank Hermanus

Stuart Anderson

Reference: Soup

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The Rotary Club of Stanford Branch Code: 250655 Account Number: 623 559 796 95

To the women of Stanford In honour of Women’s Day on 9 August, Stanford Tourism and Business would like to sing the praises of its fine women. From the vibrant, energetic young girls to the wise old-timers who remember Stanford before the forced removals of Apartheid, Stanford is home to some real gems who hold the Stanford community in their hearts.

There are too many to name individually, but we see their value from the service and work they do. Without Stanford’s mother hens, the work of Stanford’s soup kitchens, fundraising and service of the Rotary Club of Stanford, operation of Stanford’s Recycling project called SCORE, guidance and teaching by Star Literacy, Funimfundo (the early learning part of

Food4Thought), Rural Education SA, The Butterfly Foundation and Stanford Creative Works, the environmental reach of Stanford Conservation Trust and Panthera Africa, and the selflessness of Stanford Animal Welfare would be sorely missed.

The businesswomen who lead gently and with pride, set examples of good practice in the village. Let us not forget those who turn up at work every day to teach, write, care, plant, clean, serve, cook and keep the machinery turning.

TOURISM TALK

by Phil Murray

come home to help, cook, wash, clean, organize and connect, glueing the village of Stanford together.

Thank you to the women who risked their lives on 9 August 1956 to save their families and communities when Apartheid’s pass laws were breaking them apart, and thank you to all the good women in Stanford who make our town special.

And special mention to those who do all of this, and then nurture and care for their families, children, friends, neighbours and community outside of work hours. They

PROBUS TALK

by Bev Snodgrass

Probus took a short break in June with Fynarts taking up all our interest, but our meeting in July fulfilled the promise of being another interesting and fascinating luncheon with a talk by Dr Erwin Mills who was one of the team involved in the first heart transplant at Groote Schuur. He, however, talked on a topic closer to our and our fellow South African’s hearts, Insulin resistance, metastolic syndrome and obesity – and kept us riveted and wanting more – what a fascinating and knowledgeable man and we were priviledged to have him spend informative time with us at Mosaic Farm, who served a delicious lunch to all those present.

Our August meeting on Thursday 10th August promises more interesting stories from Lyn Pullen (Chairman of our Ratepayers Association) who will be speaking to us of her ‘life’ which has been an exciting journey starting in her home country Australia and which eventually brought her to our village.

We are always looking for more members to boost our friendly club and welcome visitors who would like to experience good food, company and interesting talks. If you, or your friends would like to join us call Lyn Mossop 082 5574477 for details.

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TRAVEL talk

by Irene and John

On the advice of my surgeon, who recommended me to spend my money, play the lotto, go on the Blue Train – we did just that.

The Blue Train

THE GOOD If you are a South African citizen you get a huge discount nearly 48%.

On arrival at Cape Town Station the manager introduced us to our butler (wearing white gloves) who was to attend to our personal needs and luggage.

We were ushered into the private lounge which was full of South African Crane flowers very tastefully done.

We boarded the train for an 8.30am start. The cabins were finished in a Burr Walnut. Very cosy, internet, wifi plus TV. Shower and loo ensuite and only a button to press for our butler to bring our sparking wine etc. The carriages were separated by the dining cars where food and snacks were served. The last carriage was a viewing carriage with a clear glass window.

Lunch was served at midday with a choice of 2 starters and 2 mains.

Really really good and could not find fault.

Evening dinner much the same except we wore cocktail dresses and gentlemen tie and jacket. Bear in mind all drinks are free except French champaigne and caviar. All things considered nobody drank anymore than usual – not to forget your Cuban cigar also free.

THE BAD The train had barely left Cape Town when we broke down and waited nearly 2 hours. Then another problem with overhead electricity. Also at Vereeniging when at last we had a diesel engine to finish our journey.

In addition, finding out from fellow passengers that they had paid less than we had although they had a 5-star hotel and free flight home – all I can say is choose your travel agent carefully!

THE UGLY It was a very early start as we checked in at 6.30am a bit too early for me.

On leaving Cape Town Station the amount of old debris abandoned, rusted and boarded up and litter along the track for about 5 to 10km leaves a bad impression especially on our tourists.

The exception, Matjiesfontein which was pristine with flags flying etc.

One last thing if you are a smoker make sure your cabin is close to the cigar lounge. We were cabin 38 and the cigar lounge carriage 4. If you wanted to smoke you had to walk a journey of over one km.

The train was 8 hours late so they tried to make up the time through the night which made it impossible to sleep!

Even after all those remarks it was a journey of a lifetime and we would do it again just for the delicious food.

We flew back by “Flysafair” really good value, possibly one of the cheapest and efficient airlines.

Irene & Johne Kleine Rivers Valey House

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Both ok Well after almost 26 days we have had the burnt out posts and lines replaced, so the telephone and internet are up and running well.

Now we are contactable to all except some friends who are only contactable by mobile as we also were and kept back for urgent purposes. Both of us have sent out emails, texts or spoken when possible and asap we will possibly have crossed lines with each other so you may become bored more than once.

Ten days before the fire we had friends from Stanford (Tony and Laura with another couple of their family/friends) to stay for unfortunately only 2 nights. Their car had gps and they were only driving to us from Lisbon easy directions with just a map, A1, A13, IC8 towards Castelo Branco then to J22, left to Graça, across roundabout, follow and cross traffic lights, next right and immediately right, our house is at the bottom of the road first on right and just 10m away on post WGS 1984: 39 53' 35.05" N 8 13' 10.98" W. They got lost and a 3hour journey at most took over 9 hours, It was a wonder that they weren't killing each other. Strong drinks were the order of the evening sitting out under the gazebo's on the terrace. It was a shame that they could not have stayed on another couple of nights and they could have been guests at my 70th but as with so many people when they come to visit Pedro's is a must for his speciality of steak on a stone. It was a good visit and when you are having a good time everything seems to last longer.

Reaching 70 was no shock at all. As a matter of fact I enjoyed my birthday so much that I have extended it and as they only come once a year I think it's good to stretch it out as far as possible, it was also the best party we have ever had on the terrace. 22 guests with equal numbers of English and Portuguese working and retired professionals. Consequently I will carry on with it until June 2018 and stay the same age (Not a bad vintage) and with the same guests and few others that couldn't make it due to duty commitments. We supplied the braai, bbq to the Brits and other Europeans of chicken plus quality burgers and sausages prepared by a butcher friend, I supply him with dried herbs from our garden. Generous food was supplied by the Brits in the way of differing salads, while the Portuguese bring along the sweets, something they are famed for plus couples brought along wines and port.

There are very few cards for people when they reach the age other than the boring No 70 plastered over the front, so it's open the envelope, look at it see what's written an slip it back in, the odd humorous one is kept out. 70 is supposed to be the new 50, I all for it and I could tell the aging folk are in demand as I received emails from Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Asda offering me work but the best of all was an Agency I worked for 20 years ago said they had a Building Company offering me a fantastic managerial package.

Then to ruin things a week after the party came the devastating fire, far worse than we have

TRAVEL talk

by Graham Dampier encountered here before or in South Africa although from what we saw about Knysna that must have been close. I have only seen films of fire storms from America and Australia, I never thought I would experience something like it. It reduced many lives, livelihoods, homes, crops and forest to ash in many places reminiscent of the photographs of WW1 battlegrounds. 71,000 of the 126,000 square hectares were in the Pedrógão Grande area where we live suffered some catastrophic with 21 people caught in the flames and smoke 5 kilometres away. Four friends lost everything others partly. Three others whose houses were being encircled by the storm jumped into vehicles and sped away only for flames to follow after them as if hunting them down, two of the vehicles were actually burning as they drove, eventually breaking down they were both saved, one by firemen who were on there way down to the area and the other who was hauled into a Portuguese family home.

Steve who lived in Africa for 30 years left in his vehicle with wife and animals and drove as fast as possible towards a local town had a tree in flames fall in front of him, luckily he had a 4x4 and crashed at speed over it. Many people in the village of Noderinho dived into a water storage tank which saved them. At the height, people 10 kms away tried to evacuate their forested village properties by car and drove onto what they thought was a road of safety straight into a wall of flame that then engulfed them, 37 men, woman and children died, aluminium wheel and engine blocks melted in the heat and the mettle ran into the gutters as a liquid.

The lower part of our village suffered because two valleys converged with eucalyptus and pine exploding into balls of flame and travelling so fast from tree top to tree top then diving down to uncleared ground cover, for the previous 5 days temperatures we'd had from low to mid 40's and there had only been four days of rain in 3 months much being insignificant in the record heat there has been for 2 years.

I went to see an English friends house at the bottom the hill to see how it was fairing, the valley was a furnace of orange/red flames some 10m high consuming olive and other fruit trees, vines and crops. I was given two watering cans to pour over flames at the friends house but was beaten back, I gave them back to the neighbour to concentrate on their own homes.

As I walked back up the hill the wind changes and blew across to main village heated debris and red hot eucalyptus leaves in front from which set fire to dried grass and further olive trees and vines. As soon as I reached our house a heated wind of 120+ kph blew across towards the higher area of the village and to Graça, trees and undergrowth burst into flames, a 4 storey building just metres away from the church

was aflame but the wind was dying down and blowing away from us, eventually we went to bed at 2.30 in the morning only to be awoken a 3.00 by the Bombeiros (Fire and Emergency Services) to get a hose out and jet water over our carport, tool and storage area. I linked 3 hoses together making up about 100m and went out firefighting in suitable attire of boxer shorts, t.shirt and crocs.

I managed to damp down the area behind our building until they came down the hill with proper equipment then for the next 3 hours I putting out small areas of burning under the oak trees closer to our house. Somewhere along the way my feet slipped out of the crocs and had to walk through cooling wet ash and brambles. For two days I had to deal with these small flare up. For the hours of working with the firemen as best I could we supplied them with milk, water, coke, fruit and bread, something at least we learned from Stanford over the years.

The response to the problems encountered has been amazing, how the communities came together, people mourned together, churches were full for the funerals especially for firemen who died. Stores stayed open to give food and assistance to the needy. Insurance companies were ordered to deal with cases in a prompt, dignified and caring manner. Aid came from everywhere and we were told that were part of the community and that we had to accept bags of aid even if we said we didn't need it. For a long time you will need cleaning materials we were told. At the markets with so much that has been lost locally, prices have not increased on staple foods. In Lisbon, The House of Pedrógão Grande, friends of the area (Prdrógãoenses) are having a massive sale to raise funds for so many people in the area who have lost so much.

2017 was going to be the best year for produce, honey, olive oil, and wine, but not this time. So much has been wiped out including colonies of bees and hives, domestic stock and wildlife.

The bees have been so hungry that with all my fruit that fell to the ground through the wind and heat, it has been left for them and whatever other wildlife might still be around. We have seen enough in the way of fires this year what with Somerset West, Elgin, Swartberg, Tradou and other areas we passed through, then to hear about Knysna then here. Not a bad year so far, but that's life.

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school talk

All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month.

DIE BRON

By Janine Pedro

THANK YOU! Local Actor Inspires others to make a difference.

Sherman Pharo is a talented actor of Hawston who has lots of fans.

He is known for: • Die Minensucherin (2011) • Zulu (2013) • Finders Keepers (2017) • Vinkel en Koljander (KykNET, 2017) • Suidooster (VIA- 2017) We always teach our learners/children that the only way to become smarter, wiser and happier is to help others. Thank you Sherman and your team for helping Die Bron Primary to make a difference in lives!!

Hoopland Academy

Eisteddfod Afrikaans Voordrag (Recitation) In front: Axjean Stompies (Silver), Kiara Stompies (Cum Laude), Akeelah Pieters (Gold), Jayden Stompies – almost behind Akeelah (Cum Laude), Lee-Shay Dunsdon (Cum Laude), Eunicia Bernadus (Silver) Middle: Ruwayne Diedericks (Gold), Justin Daniels, Preyanca Engel (Gold), Charisma Louw (Gold) Back: Daylin Rooi (Gold), Faith Daniels (Gold), Chrislynn Steenberg (Gold), Beverley Robyn (Silver)

Fynbos Academy

Eisteddfod Afrikaans Voordrag (Recitation)

In front: John Strydom (Gold), Cameron Jaftha (Cum Laude), Ernie Nel (Gold), Jasmine Phillips (Silver) Middle: Michenesha Tobias (Silver), Willene Speelman, Khanyi Pekula (Gold) Back: Hanelise Booysen (Silver), Chantelle Newman (Gold), Anneke Phillips (Gold)

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VET talk

Afflictions of FAT Felines Thankfully the days of “fat cats are cute cats “seem to be in the past as owners become more aware of the health risks that obesity creates in our feline family members. The Guinness Book of Records guys have even decided to take away the Fattest Cat listing.

So what are the five most common problems cats encounter due to their weight?

Arthritis is far more common in obese cats. Extra weight on load bearing joints contributes to the development of this condition and starts a vicious circle of pain leading to inactivity leading to weight gain and more pain. Cats are unable to take most of the pain medicines used in dogs, making it very

difficult to ease their discomfort.

Diabetes in cats is similar to type 2 (insulin resistant) diabetes in humans and mostly a direct result of obesity and poor diet choices. A diabetic cat often requires high doses of expensive insulin daily.

Fatty Liver disease is an accumulation of lipids in the liver because of the way cats metabolise proteins and fat.

Symptoms appear when a cat does not eat for a day or more for any reason. Although the initial signs like fever, inappetence or vomiting are nonspecific, the

by Dr Olga Koorts

disease might progress quickly and even be fatal.

Extra weight puts strain on all the organs in the body. Although obesity does not cause heart disease, it will certainly accelerate and exacerbate existing heart and blood pressure problems as it does in the case of kidney disease.

Regular grooming maintains a healthy coat in cats. Put simply, a fat cat cannot reach. The result? A dry, scraggly, coat prone to mites and dandruff.

Puppet Master Nokuthula Radebe

RECIPE OF THE MONTH made with Raclette Made for melting, the Klein River Raclette presents nutty, sweet and slightly fruity aromas. The stringy elasticity of this melting-cheese makes it a truly magnificent treat for any occasion.

Meet the face and clever hands behind these felt finger puppets.

Nokuthula Radebe lives in Stanford’s Thembelihle and began making her gorgeous puppets about a year ago to help make ends meet.

Every one is cut and stitched by hand and each face has its own expression. The lion, tiger and leopard puppets can be found at the Panthera gift shop while the dogs (a schnauzer, dalmatian, poodle, beagle and terrier) are available from Stanford Tourist Office – R45 each.

This month's our recipe is a collection of things to serve with our Raclette.

To view this recipe and more, visit our website on www.kleinrivercheese.co.za

028 341 0693 www.kleinrivercheese.co.za R326, 7km outside Stanford

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MUNICIPALITY talk DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS & SPORTS hands over funding for quality sport facilities in communities On 4 July 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais handed over ceremonial cheques to the value of R1 471 000 to the Mayors of the Breede Valley, Mossel Bay and Overstrand Municipalities for quality sport facilities in vulnerable communities.

The Head of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) Brent Walters welcomed the Mayors and other esteemed guests and mentioned that the National Sport and Recreation Plan (2012) (NSRP) makes provision for the development of sport facilities in vulnerable communities as one of the 14 key enablers for a conducive sport environment.

Academy. The DCAS contribution of R1 171 000 will fund the completion of the change rooms and clubhouse facilities.

Minister Marais encouraged the municipalities to take ownership of the facilities and to maintain and respect them. “These are invaluable assets to the enrichment of the livelihoods of all who will use them for constructive development”, she said.

DCAS supports municipalities to build sport infrastructure and encourages communities to participate in the activities at these quality sport facilities. Let’s leave a lasting sport legacy in our communities BETTER TOGETHER.

DCAS engaged with municipalities in the Western Cape on their specific needs and embarked on the allocations of the 2017/18 funding in the various regions of the province. The Breede Valley Municipality received a contribution of R100 000 to fund a feasibility study for the planning of a swimming pool facility in Zwelethemba and the Mossel Bay Municipality received R200 000 for a new netball facility. The Overstrand Municipality, Hermanus High School, Overberg Sport Council and the WP Hockey Federation partnered to develop a Hockey

SCORE

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stanford community recycling PLEASE HELP AND donate soaps • shampoo • toothpaste toilet paper • body lotions tooth brushes • sanitary pads roll-on deodorants BANKING DETAILS Stanford Conservation Netbank Hermanus Branch Code 13 45 12 Acc no. 2383 001 805 CONTACTS Elma Hunter 028 341 0372 Mary Knight 083 270 7488 Judi Brown 028 341 0502 Linda Strydom 083 844 3707

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Speaking on queue As an Englishman I am genetically programmed with certain qualities. These include fond memories of the 1966 World Cup win and an ever-optimistic hope of a glorious repeat. Along with this goes an enthusiasm for TV shows featuring ballroom dancing or a time-travelling telephone box. But the most important is the ability to queue with patience.

conversation. An early sign is an proffered hand and a shared name. Anything more than a polite, but brief, response might encourage opinions on subjects as various as the Springbok’s performance, our government’s woes or the cost of a cup of coffee in Prague.

Thankfully the internet has replaced most of the traditional tests of stoicism associated with queueing. However, a lingering appetite for the familiarity of bureaucracy has ensured that a few outposts still remain. The Hermanus traffic department is a good example.

Of necessity there are official signs giving information but these are never sufficient to deal with the creativity, or stupidity, of the average motorist. Thus a flurry of (badly) hand-written signs are scattered over any available vertical surface: ‘No change for the coke machine’; ‘Are you sure you’ve got all your forms’ (sic) and my personal favourite, ‘No dog licenses’.

To be fair the staff are generally friendly and helpful despite wrestling with a system that makes the Soviet Union seem like Switzerland. A nod to customer service is the provision of a row of seats. As another person is called to the counter the queue responds by sliding along the polished surface of the seats. Heaven forbid that you should decide to halt your slide until a few more have been called ahead of you - huffs and tutters rain down.

Another downside to this is the likelihood of your neighbour wishing to strike up a

To fully savour the frustrations of queueing let me share with you a visit to that most berated of SA’s government departments - Home Affairs. I was fourth in a specific queue and there were three staff members behind the counter. As each one accepted the offered documentation they shuffled through a back-office door. By the time I reached the counter all three had disappeared on what seemed to be a herculean mission. Eventually one slid back through the partially-open door - now it was my turn! But no, a glance at the

SOAP box

by Martin Ranger clock confirmed that it was time for tea so the exhausted official passed once more through the mysterious portal.

By now the queue behind me had grown from a manageable handful to one that could assemble a decent football team.

In frustration I decided to find out what it was that lay behind the door that so engaged our public servants. Might it be a a motivational message from the latest minister? Or perhaps a repeat of Isidingo playing on a big screen? No, it was just a flotilla of desks, each piled with teetering stacks of manila files waiting attention. My unwelcome intervention eventually produced a scramble of activity that resulted not only in the return of my documents, but also of the full team behind the desk.

My collection of memorable queues includes those preceding immigration at any U.S. airport, the Louvre Museum at almost any time and waiting for petrol during the Seventies fuel crisis. But the longest, and slowest – and most enjoyable, was queueing to vote outside Hout Bay’s Kronendal School in 1994. Now that was a truly special win – even for an Englishman.

SuDOKU The puzzle consists of a 9 x 9 grid containing given clues in various places.

The object is to fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 – 9 appear exactly once in each row, column and irregular shaped box. (answer page 17) By www.puzzles.ca

easy

HARD

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August is a wonderful month for us.

We celebrate our 9th anniversary after working for Homenet Overberg since 2004 and starting STANFORD VILLAGE PROPERTIES in August 2008.

It was difficult selling property in a small village during a global recession.

We had many moments of angst... are we doing the right thing, should we continue and how will we survive? We endured tough times but here we are, still loving what we do.

We have been living here since 2002 and are passionate about our village. Stanford is still the most magical place for us and we are grateful to all who contribute to the preservation of our Heritage Village.

So we say thank you to our clients. Buyers, sellers and the wonderful people who keep referring us to their family and friends .Thank you so much for your support.

We strive to offer the very best service with a country village feel.

SOLD BY US

JOINT MANDATE

SOLD BY US

This gorgeous property is situated on 8000 sqm and was sold within 3 days of listing.

R2 650 000 – Country home with lots of character and potential. The house has a large open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area, three bedrooms. Country garden and swimming pool. Extra parking space with a double garage and flatlet is a bonus.

A lovely solid family home positioned on a double erf is in the process of being upgraded to house a delightful Stanford family. Sold within 10 days of listing.

Klein River Estate Klein river estate is a unique and secure estate along the klein river offering an easy, tranquil and safe place to relocate to.

PLOT PRICES START FROM R 495 000 This is a photograph of one of the first plots / houses that we sold in this exclusive development.

We have sold 14 plots, 3 houses and have made lasting friendships with many of the wonderful people in Klein River Estate. www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za Marainne@stanfordvillage.co.za – 072 111 9321 STANFORD RIVER TALK 12

www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za Natalie@stanfordvillage.co.za – 082 893 2282

SOLE MANDATE

SOLD BY US

SOLD BY US Corner plot in Sillery sold within 5 days of listing. Welcome to Stanford Susan.

We look forward to having a celebratory glass of bubbles on your plot with you before you start to build your country home.

R1 795 000 – Charming old beauty with the original floor, beams and shutters. Open plan lounge, dining area and two bedroom.

Immaculate garden with established trees.

This is the 2nd riverfront plot that we have sold in Stanhaven within the past 3 months. We look forward to seeing your dream home soon Gerda

SOLE MANDATE

We offer our condolences to the Smith family after Jill`s passing.

Jill was a kind, caring person and we developed a healthy working relationship with her over the years.

We are already missing seeing her racing around the village with her clients.

RIP Jill

We employed the delightful Amy in August 2015 to assist with our admin.

She has proved to be more than capable, the clients love her and she is now doing her internship. We know that she will be an outstanding agent in the future and fits in perfectly with our business ethos.

R3 895 000 – Prime position commercial property. Situated facing the R43 this building is a great investment. Three spacious rooms, one bathroom, two cloakrooms and kitchen. Two garages to either side of the building. Open your dream business.

S TANHAVEN Estate

Offering a range of stand sizes and orientations, Stanhaven provides a rare opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of country living with the benefits of urban life just a short drive away.

PLOT PRICES START FROM R 395 000 If you look carefully you will see our names on the Sunrise Village board when Marianne and I started selling in this development which is now called Stanhaven. Yes, we have come a long way. www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za Marainne@stanfordvillage.co.za – 072 111 9321

www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za Natalie@stanfordvillage.co.za – 082 893 2282 STANFORD RIVER TALK 13

LIVING SOUNDTRACK

By Andrew Herriot

"A brash new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th ‘Jazz’ century. The word jazz wouldn’t enter the vocabulary until 1912, but the music itself was first heard in New Orleans (‘The Band City’) a decade or more before it had a name" (Ted Gioia – The History of Jazz, 2011). "Jazz, for me, is an excessively hubristic feeling; it’s a precious exhilaration; you hear it, you can see it in the performers indeed you can touch the very instruments that cause this feeling as your body and mind (especially the brain) react sensuously and rhythmically in response.

Music in my Brain Giddins & DeVeaux).

More importantly I rejoice at an improved understanding and practice of jazz as a genre and a medium for musicians, having read and studied extensively from a wide range of texts which are authoritative.

I have ploughed my way through Giddins (Visions of Jazz), many Downbeat Magazines, The Great Jazz Interviews, 1959; the All Music Guide to Jazz (Bogdanov, Woodstra, Erlewine, Eds,

the minds of cognoscenti such as Mingus, Webster, Monk and Baker illuminating aspects of jazz music solicitously related to drugs, racism, reality, morals, illnesses, angst, criminality, red light districts, life and death. And yes, exhilaration, joy, happiness as it affects the brain and articulates lyrically into meaning (another must read).

George Melly that wonderful British Jazz vocalist in his book "Owning Up", 1970, discusses the challenges in the 50s of jazz related issues such as sexuality, surrealism, romance, seductions, adulation, idiosyncrasies and links with traditional New Orleans jazz genre.

What is fascinating is the way our brain operates and reacts to musical waves.

Having 'a brain-wave' is not surprising.

My brain (and probably most others) reacts to rhythms, melodies, harmonies, beats, clanking sounds, screeching strings, cajoling voices, live music (yes people who are alive and performing it for listening is what that means).

It goes to my head" ("A Chronological e-Guide to Jazz Covering Three Centuries" (Late 19th century - 2015, https://gum. co/joXKh), Andrew Herriot, 2016). I, therefore, decided that I needed to understand more about jazz, something of its historical development, its music derived from the early African plantation slaves and its musicians over the past 100 years or more including composers and scholars and share it perhaps through my writing. Hence I began valiantly reading, researching and gathering information.

I thought if I made lists and found images from Wikipedia, compiled a few paragraphs and listened to as much of the styles of jazz as I could, then I would have a comprehensive understanding which might help my own keyboard playing.

My lists increased daily. The paragraphs became lengthier thanks to the free connected services of the World Wide Web and in particular Wikipedia (Jazz, 2009, STANFORD RIVER TALK 14

plus 300+ contributors), Ramsey and Smith, Eds (Jazzmen), Crowther & Pinfold (The Jazz Singers), and many others. "This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession" recently caught my undivided attention. In this groundbreaking union of art and science, rocker-turned-neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin (The World in Six Songs and The Organized Mind) explores the connection between music - its performance, its composition, how we listen to it, why we enjoy it - and the human brain. Drawing on the latest research and on musical examples ranging from Mozart to Duke Ellington to Van Halen, Levitin reveals many great so-called secrets of how we enjoy music and why (a must read).

Geoff Dyer, in his brilliant and affirmative snappy little book "But Beautiful", led the reader to enter inside

John Fordham in his book "The Knowledge Jazz", 2015 wrote that he "had heard jazz long before he discovered that it was referred to as JAZZ" We do not rush to a concert to hear 'dead music'. Louis Armstrong notably said "If you have to ask what jazz is, you'll never know".

Sir John Dankworth summed it all up "Jazz today can be spiritual, cerebral, motivating or moving".

Monk: "I don't have a definition of jazz.

You're just supposed to know it when you hear it" QED. Next month I'm off to Italy to find my roots.

What sounds will I hear?

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THE HUMBLE AMAZING EARTHWORM

PLANT TALK

by Naas Termanche

“It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so important a part in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised creatures.”

– Charles Darwin

The world would be a much poorer place if there were no earthworms because they are arguably the best animal on the planet in many respects.

• Best bait for catching fresh water fish. Ask any fisherman!

• Best at improving soil fertility. The group of earthworms, called earthworkers, are the hard working heroes that enrich our soils. How? They eat dead plant material on the surface and excrete their faeces that we call castings deep down in tunnels that they make. These “castings” increase the fertility of the soil soils many fold. Earthworms also tunnels into the soil and so aerate the soil and makes it healthy for plants.

Imagine how poor our soils would be without earthworms!

• Best compost makers. Some species earthworms are specialized compos makers (detritivorous earthworms).

So far 6 species of earthworms have been identified as suitable for commercial vermiculture. These earthworms eat plant material and convert it to compost and other commercial products.

• Best food for birds and small mammals. (It consists of about 97% top quality protein.) Wonderfully nutritional food for raising young ones, if you know how to catch them! Not so easy! Earthworms are very sensitive to vibrations and can sense birds and other animals that move and then stay underground or can go down deeper if they feel threatened.

There are about 5000 species of earthworms in the world varying in size from a few millimetres to several meters. The longest earthworm in the world was found in South Africa in 1937 and was 6.7 metres long!

What is an earthworm? It is a muscular worm with 90 -150 segments.

They “breathe” through their skin and they have 5 hearts that pump their blood through their long bodies. They have a brain the size if a small pin head but they can often still outsmart many clever predators.

All earthworms are both male and female. They mate by pressing their bodies together, exchanging sperm before separating. Later, a cigarlike ring of mucous is produced around the worm. As the worm crawls out of the ring, it fills the ring with eggs and sperm. The ring slips off, seals and shut at the ends and becomes a cocoon (looks like a small onion) for the developing eggs.

The total number of earthworms in the world is estimated at a million, billion (150000 earthworms for every human). They truly enrich our environment and we should really appreciate them!

STRAIGHT TALK

blindness

by Patrick Campbell

One of the deliberate acts of defiance

tried to tell people about it, she learned

the predictable questioning of the

is now celebrated in history and the

an even more shocking truth. People

authenticity or try to redefine it as the

perpetrator has become a national hero.

didn’t want to know. It is now known that

action of a few conflicted individuals.

In 1801 during the battle of Copenhagen

asbestos exposure is the primary cause

Admiral Parker ordered Nelson to cease

of the deadly disease; Mesotheliome

the action. Naval orders were transmitted

that affects the lining of several organs

via a system of flags at the time. When

in the body, most commonly the lungs.

the order was brought to Nelson’s

Benefield waged a relentless campaign

attention, he lifted his telescope up to his

for the authorities to recognise their

blind eye, saying “I really do not see any

wilful blindness, and for the mining

signal”. This incident is attributed to the phrase “to turn a blind eye”.

companies to compensate the residents

In the town of Libby in the Rocky Mountain of Montana the journalist

Wilful blindness is a term used in criminal law to refer to the acts of a person who intentionally fails to be informed about matters that would make the person criminally liable by intentionally putting oneself in a position to be unaware of facts which create liability.

of asbestos mining towns, and for

We must encourage the media not to

the enactment of health protection

be distracted by attempts to dismiss

requirements.

their reports as “fake news” after all

Gayle Benefield uncovered an awful

The denial in South Africa of any

secret about her hometown that its

wrongdoing by the politicians to

mortality rate was 80 times higher than

the Report of State Capture is also

anywhere else in the US. But when she

wilful blindness. They react with

the sayings go “do not pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel” because “a scholar's ink lasts longer than a martyr’s blood”.

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stanford water results reticulated drinking water results

Supplied by Overstrand Municipality

RIVER WATER: DETERMINANT (E.COLI)

Total Coliform bacteria (only

Heterotrophic Plate Count (only

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Under treatment sewerage outlet point (Jetty next to erf 396)

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IN MEMORY OF A LIFE SO BEAUTIFULLY LIVED

Jill Smith On the 2nd July 2017, Stanford lost a wonderful long standing member of its community and the Smith family lost our matriarch and shining light.

The space left by her absence will never be filled.

Jill will be missed by her family Brian, Tracey, Lincoln, Rosalind and her six grandchildren Kaylin, Ryalee, Camryn, Callum, Griffin and Kellan.

We as her family are so grateful and humbled by the kindness and generosity of spirit from the people in this wonderful village.

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TO LET Garden Flat available in the heart of Stanford Phone 028 341 0048 | Cell 082 881 9864

business hours • Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30 • Saturday: 08h00 - 13:00

DOMESTIC WORKER Hanley Appel, my honest and reliable domestic worker, is seeking work three days a week. She has completed a few modules of a care-worker course. She loves pets and they adore her and she is a super dog-walker.

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We are adding our Coffee Corner voices to your chorus of birthday wishes!

If YOU are on this page and enjoy our singing, pop around on your birthday to add a free coffee to your present basket :) All our customers are special but our birthday ones are extra special.

Marisa and the Coffee Corner team

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If your birthday or a special occasion is coming up, please email: ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or send an sms 082 081 886 750 2424 4006

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List your business for just R14.50 a month ACCOMMODATION A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages De Kleine Rivers Valey House Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oom Pietjie se Huisie

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ANTIQUES & BOOKS Home of Sir Robert Stanford 028 341 0048

(only R173/year)

ELECTRICIAN HCD Electrical distillery Fynbos Distillery

LOCAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES

084 769 1053

076 320 3092

028 341 0116 028 341 0013 028 341 0272 028 341 0647

028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 ROOF REPAIRS Overberg Roof Repair 072 318 2478

HOTEL Stanford Hotel

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HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages

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VINTAGE ACCESSORIES & DECOR Lace 082 781 1704

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

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Massage & Health Stanford Health Practice

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WEEKLY TIMETABLE Monday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street Monday 09:00, Pilates, 083 339 1641, Lana, NG Church Hall Monday 17:30, Running Time Trials 5km, corner Adderley and Longmarket, last Monday of each month at Stanford Hills Estate.

Monday & Wednesday, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877 Tuesday 08:30 – 10:00, Iyengar Yoga, Birkenhead Brewery, Marianne 082 2919 638.

Tuesday 17:30 & Friday 08:30, Maitri Yoga, Tasha Saha, 076 968 8608.

Tuesday & Thursday 17:00 -18:00, Tae Bo, Okkie Smuts School Hall, Ronnie 083 655 4521.

Tuesday & Thursday 17:30, Cycling, cnr de Bruin & Moore Streets, Sunday 08:00 Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935.

Wednesday 16:00 & Saturday 09:00 Canoe Club Training. Time Trial notices will appear from August 2017. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605 Wednesday, 18:30, Rotary Stanford Club Meeting, Graze. Everyone welcome. Lana 082 216 4398.

Wednesdays 10:00 – 10:30, 'War Room' Prayer Meeting, NG Church Hall. All Welcome Thursday 18:30 - 21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions, 071 382 9033 Thursday 08:00 Pilates, 083 339 1641, Lana, NG Church Hall Thursday 09:00 -10:15 Yoga, Leli 082 350 0253 Friday 09:00, Yoga, 084 685 2641, Viv von der Heyden, 23 Quick Street.

Fridays: 19:30 – 20:30 Alcoholics Anonymous, Overstrand Municipality Boardroom, Queen Victoria Street, Call Peter 082 7888 630 or Theo 082 635 3193 Saturday 09:00 Canoe Club Training. Time Trial notices will appear from August 2017. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605

WORSHIP IN STANFORD Christen Gemeenskaps Bediening

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH

Stanford United Church

10:00 NG Kerksaal – Almal welkom

Morton St, Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 1st Sunday 10:30 Communion (Afr) 2nd Sunday 10:30 Service (Afr) 3rd Sunday 08:00 Communion (Eng) 4th Sunday 10:30 Service (Afr)

Interdenominational, St Thomas Church, Morton Str. 6pm Sunday (English service) Bible Study: 7pm Tuesday night, 45 Queen Victoria Str. Jan Troost 072 3459057

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VG KERK (next to De Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691 STANFORD RIVER TALK 22

THRONE OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Community Hall Stanford Wednesday evening 6pm – 8pm Sunday 10am – 1pm Apostle Fortune Mugabe 063 840 0664

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service Pastor Johnny van der Schyff 028 3410 422

Inspired by nature

ART talk NORA NEWTON

By Su Wolf

Taking a look at Nora Newton’s art is like having a brief holiday in some of the most tranquil spots in Southern Africa. You can look out over the long, horizontal lagoonscapes of Churchhaven, smile at the sun-soaking Nguni cattle on Umngazi beach or enjoy an early morning walk on misty Muizenberg beach.

Not surprisingly, Nora has sold many of her beautiful landscape oil paintings at successful solo and group exhibitions held in prestigious establishments in Cape Town and Stellenbosch.

She can even count Pierce Brosnan amongst her clients.

A keen mountain biker, rider, walker and gardener Nora spends most of her time out of doors. ‘I love being outside; especially in the early morning or evening when the shadows are soft; I particularly love this winter light. I’m constantly inspired by the beauty in nature.’

Nora expresses the nuances of light and atmosphere with decisive yet subtle brushstrokes.

She is a master at capturing tonal values and creating subtle, subdued colours, and all her paintings are underpinned by an exceptional drawing skill. There’s all the detail one needs when viewing a work from a distance but step up close and you’ll find a surprising looseness in the brushstrokes and soft, painterly edges around the objects.

‘I am constantly striving to establish my own style and to free up my brushstrokes.’ says Nora. ‘Now I’m working towards an exhibition of Overberg paintings; I’m very inspired by this area – sheep in oaten-coloured wheat fields. This is one job I am really loving!’

You’ll find Nora’s paintings at various galleries and Stanford’s Through the Looking Glass Gallery.

Nora’s jar of brushes holds only large sized flat and bright shaped hog bristle brushes and most of the canvases she tackles are large; sometimes too big to fit in her car! Her palette shows only a few colours – Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine, sometimes Cerulean, Cadmium red, Cadmium yellow and white.

So, no Yellow Ochre or Viridian? ‘No, I prefer to mix my own greens’, says Nora. ‘The colours I use most of are Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine Blue.

Together they can create a wonderfully varied array of greys – warm or cool’.

‘I studied graphic design rather than fine arts’, Nora remembers, ‘and I had a variety of jobs along the way – none of which I really loved doing.

Later I studied pastels with Sherry Hornsey and held a successful first exhibition in Franschhoek – and from there oils called me. I’ve studied under various well-known teachers in Cape Town such as Ryno Swart, Margie Johnson and Marcelle Lyons.

A highlight was a painting trip to Venice’.

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