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JULY 2018 VOLUME 153
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Cliff Raubenheimer co - owner of Ruben Art Gallery, specializes in South African collectable and investment art. He manages a large portfolio, sources excellent investment pieces and offers opportunities to a large database of clients. Stanford Gallery does not hold these Old Masters locally but these particular artworks are marketed exclusively on request only, thus maintaining their exclusivity. Cliff also offers the services of consultancy if you need your art to be valued and authenticated.
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Please send your letters to ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za Try to keep letters as short as possible (100 words or less) and supply your name and address. Anonymous letters will not be published. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend, abridge or reject any letter. THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS! ART DIRECTOR - LAUREN DE SOUSA
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h t e f M o ont em
By Lorraine Lines
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EDITORS NOTE
A few Saturday’s ago Stanford was filled with the most delicious roar……. followed by a spear of red, a dab of blue, a flash of yellow – what a breathtaking sight. Our little village came to a standstill while these beautiful prancing horses graced Caltex Stanford. All compliments of Cape Town Ferrari Club – we’d love to see you again! Just wondering….. maybe my carlashes can be modified to fit one of those…….
MY DOG'S EYES When I look in my dog’s eyes My soul pales to compare, No sign of vice, or pride, or lies Or sin reside in there.
Keep Warm
Lorraine x
If eyes are windows to the soul That show the heart inside, Then puppy eyes are love filled bowls That splash from side to side. When I meet my best friend's stare And her eyes start to shine, I only see those things in there I pray God sees in mine. HELP US BUILD A SCHOOL
Timothy I. Brumley
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NEWS AND UPDATES
CPF NEWS By Nelly Roodt
DOCS TRAINING FOR CPF Justin Lottering from the Western Cape Department of Community Safety (DoCS), recently presented a training workshop to the Stanford CPF executive and member organisations. Mr Lottering is the departmental regional manager for the SAPS Overberg Cluster’s 11 police stations. The workshop included sessions on CPF roles and responsibilities, the legislative mandate of the CPF and DoCS projects that CPF could be involved. The training also dealt with CPF oversight regarding SAPS Stanford to ensure optimal service delivery
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CPS SUPPORTS DEDICATED LAW ENFORCERS Stanford CPF was right there to show the necessary appreciation to Stanford SAPS, SAPS Public Order Policing members, and Overstrand law enforcement and traffic officer during the recent protest action in Stanford. CPF chairperson Chareen Volkwyn and treasurer Kevin Husk served the law enforcers who worked tirelessly refreshments at Stanford Police Station. We salute you …
COLBY & RACLETTE Colby defines ‘All-purpose’ and is creamy once you get through the slightly young texture. Whereas Raclette is fruity, sweet, earthy and a touch of salt comes through and accompanies any dish. The combination of these two is perfect for cheesy nachos. To view this recipe and more, visit our website on www.kleinrivercheese.co.za 028 341 0693 Klein River Cheese Farmstead, R326, 7km outside Stanford
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LIVING SOUNDTRACK by Andrew Herriot
WON'T YOU CHARLESTON WITH ME
personally could hardly believe my good fortune to be associated with such enthusiasm, dedication, resources and raw talent. While the actual Boy Friend enjoyed over two thousand performances in the UK followed by some 700 Broadway successes, we Stanfordians were happy with two performances (2012) and a multitude of funfilled rehearsals in the evenings and over weekends thus setting the bar sufficiently high to encourage the production of future Christmas shows in the village of Stanford. I was also afforded an opportunity to hone my penmanship skills and write appreciative reviews not only of our very own spectacular shows but to make a study of numerous very famous artiste vocalists, composers, lyricists and instrumentalists and develop my monthly River Talk Living Sound Track essay. This was a profound incubation period which led to a host of talented youngsters, especially, to pursue musical quests both seriously and happily. Today at Coffee Corner for example, we are witnessing a surge of youth, some of whom performed in The Boy Friend and subsequent shows, who for the past six years have taken up pastimes and hobbies (often self-taught) that demonstrate that they have reaped the benefits of 'being on stage' at some point in their lives - Stayin' Alive!. The weekly Coffee Corner 'jam sessions' encourage performers to be confident and enjoy the power of music, harmony, lyrics and instruments. Guess what, the beneficiaries are Stanfordians through a common desire to meet and share an evening of pleasure, the backdrop being music. At about the same time as SWAY was performing its magic (2012) at the Art Cafe a new combo was beginning to emerge - The Jazzfordians, subsequently JazzFordians. More on that as 'my incomplete life' infiltrates my heady days in Stanford. I hear unreliably the post-segue or attacca 'being dead', a continuation of 'incompleteness', is not that bad.... Emoji!
In 2012, Stanfordians were privileged to delight in a genuine British Musical Comedy "The Boy Friend" written by the Composer, Librettist and Lyricist Sandy Wilson involving a full (I MEAN TOTAL) Stanfordian cast. In the May 2016 Issue 128 of River Talk, I wrote, reminiscing my time in Lesotho in 1978; "So some forty years ago, as I have recalled, I had my early experiences of amateur dramatics and before I knew it, I was approached once again to assist with the local music scene. A Broadway Show had been proposed; 'The Boy Friend'. How could I resist being invited to help musically for such a prestigious opportunity? Guess what! I didn’t resist. I had made collegial friends (1978) with an abundance of talented musicians, stage artistes and clever writers. So, Sandy Brown’s 1954 The Boy Friend was chosen (it is no coincidence that Stanford Players presented its version of the Boy Friend in December 2012 and I was at it again!)". This pastiche of under-stated British song and dance humour including the proverbial flappers became a central core of the lives of those 17 Stanford Players selected to participate in what turned out to be nine months of slogging on the stage, layers of jazz, tripping over one's left foot, hitting notes never before reached, sticking to a strict tempo, learning the craft of 'song and dance' and generally assuming, only in the show, a life akin to the privileged few in 1926 who were attending Mme Dubonnet's posh finishing school, in Villa Caprice in The Riviera, France. Luckily we had two superb villagers; Director/ Producer/Choreographer personnel in Rena and Laina, sent from Heaven to ensure that it was really "Nicer in Nice" with bags of "Room in Bloomsbury" and to be a "Perfect Young Lady". The full cast of young and old lived and breathed such songs as "I Could Be Happy With You", "Won't You Charleston With Me", "You-Don't-Want-To-PlayWith-Me-Blues", "Sur Le Plage" (sic), "It's Never Too Late to Fall in Love" and many, more unforgettable ditties. It was during that year that a host of mega-talented supporters, helpers, builders, costume makers and scenery designers, sound technicians, painters, lighting experts, props specialists, and background stage staff emerged from their 'hideaways' to create a memorable 'verismo' musical show. I STANFORD RIVER TALK 5
THE BIG
LION
Pawty! World Lion Day is on Friday, 10 August and we are asking you, our friends and supporters, to join in the fun and help us raise funds for our lions at Panthera Africa. Are you interested in hosting a benefit lion pawty with your friends to celebrate World Lion Day on 10, 11 or 12 August. We have eleven lions at Panthera Africa. Most of these big cats were rescued from breeding facilities, canned hunting and circuses. We have to make sure that these
pay more but we leave that to you. Other ideas to raise funds • you own a coffee shop and would like to donate all the cake sales on World Lion Day • you have a lot of work friends and would like to have a pawty for them • take along a collection bucket to your regular pub and ask friends to donate • children’s pawty with lion cupcakes There really is no limit to the number of people you invite. But even small pawties are important too as every bit helps. Our goal is to have 100 lion pawties all over the world! If each person invites 10 friends at R100 per person, that means we will raise R100,000 on one weekend. This is enough to cover our vet bills! We would be immensely grateful for your support. And what better way to spend a Friday or Saturday than being with friends and helping some beautiful magical lions as well? Email marketing@pantheraafrica.com now to get involved!
lions are well taken care for and this year we are raising funds for the following procedures: • Spaying of Elsa, Lei-ah and Baguira • Elsa and Lei-ah’s eye examination and possible cataract removal by an eye specialist • Chaka’s and Jubatus’s medication and check-ups Thanks to your kind donations on International Tiger Day last year, we managed to raise R45,000. We bought a meat freezer so that our pride can have enough food throughout the year. This year, we are raising funds for our lions’ medical care so that they are able to spend the rest of their lives in good health. We would very much like our extended human pride to join us in something really fun to help us raise the funds – hold a Big Lion Pawty! All you need to do is invite a few of your friends to your home and have a pawty. As the host, we ask you to sponsor the food and drinks or whatever the event is you would like to arrange. Your guests are asked to donate something towards the event anything from R100 or $10 or NOK 100 – and this money is a donation for Panthera Africa. Of course people are welcome to STANFORD RIVER TALK 6
Our deepest appreciation, On behalf of the lions and all our four legged friends, Lizaene and Cathrine
Pictured Above and Right: Baguira before and after she came to us.
CAN YOU COLOUR IN THESE LIONS? VET TALK by Dr Olga Koorts
MOVING PETS TO A NEW HOUSE
Moving is stressful! Not just for humans but for our furry, finned and feathered family members too! Your old house provided them with a stable, comfortable environment and predictable routine. Moving changes everything. Don’t wait until the last moment to start packing. Not only will this increase your stress levels which will affect your pets but suddenly being surrounded by walls of boxes instead of the normal contents of your home can be quite upsetting for pets. The best way to reduce their stress on moving day is to keep pets away from most of the chaos, noise and strangers coming and going. Move them and some familiar belongings like beds, blankets and toys into an empty room ask a friend to babysit for the day or take them to boarding kennels while the movers are around. Try to stick to their regular walking and feeding routine as much as possible. If at all possible move them to the new house yourself. beforehand by placing familiar smelling objects inside and going for short drives. Small birds and rodents may be moved in their own cages but bigger birds might require special transport boxes. Birds are especially vulnerable to stress from temperature changes during transport. Fish may be transported for short distances in water from their tanks in plastic bags but will likely not survive a long drive. Rehoming them might be a kinder option. If possible try to move at least some of the furniture into the new house before you move your pets. Make sure that everything is pet safe and escape proof. It is a good idea to initially keep nervous pets and cats in one area only before letting them into the rest of the house or outside. Taking your dog on a leashed walk as soon and ofen as possible will help to adjust quicker. And finally – update your details at the local vet, your pet’s microchip company and on the name tag.
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SOAPBOX by Martin Ranger
THE WHEEL DEAL
Last month I took my car to Somerset West for a routine service. Inevitably that required hours of time-passing at the nearby mall. As an aside: why does a simple service take six hours when Lewis Hamilton’s pit crew can change four tyres in less than ten seconds? I mean, that’s even quicker than a cabinet minister takes to find the free single malt in the business class lounge. But I digress, back to the mall. Firstly, I treat myself to a large cappuccino and a farmyard breakfast. After that, it was off to my regular shopping destinations for a browse and an occasional purchase. OK, that’s two hours passed - what to do for the remaining four? And it is here that the variety of in-mall concessionary kiosks provides a welcome distraction.
‘the best diversion was the stand full of man-eating fish!’ Although I haven’t smoked for years I am fascinated by the concept of e-cigarettes. Sitting in a demonstration kiosk was an attractive, vaping – though certainly not vapid - young woman whose day I decide to enliven. We had a lovely chat which allowed me at least ten minutes in her comfortable armchair. Next to her was a fake tanning promotion, appropriately a neighbour to both a fake fragrance kiosk and a display of knock-off sunglasses. But the very best diversion was the stand full of man-eating fish! OK, I am exaggerating a little; they are just skin-eating. Apparently when feet are immersed into the tanks of warm water these minnow-like fish obligingly start to munch at any surplus skin. Amazing. I must say that later I did feel a little queasy when selecting my choice of fish and chips at the Ocean Basket! But skin-eating fish, what next: squadrons of trained termites that enthusiastically consume nose and ear hair; dandruff seeking marmosets? Eventually, having wrung every drip of entertainment value from the kiosks and with two hours still to go, I began to plan my next diversion. How about engaging one of the many computer salesmen with a line like: ‘My children absolutely insist that I get connected, so tell me about these computer thingies.’? Or perhaps walking into an upper-end jeweller and asking to view their Rolex collection? As I was about to move off in search of a piece of Switzerland’s finest the garage called to arrange my pick-up. Suddenly I was overwhelmed by that same feeling of relief one enjoys when the dental receptionist tells you that the dentist is off sick and suggests another appointment? And so eventually I was cruising home, my freshly-serviced car zooming up Sir Lowry’s Pass with the petroleum-fueled energy of a gazelle. At least, that’s how it seemed. But then I reached Bot River and a barrier of flashing blue lights. Apparently mobocracy was in action. Forced to head off towards Caledon I reflected on my day, one that had started with a 5:30 a.m. shower. What was the highlight? The naughty breakfast? The fishy foragers? No, it was the certain knowledge that it would be well into 2019 before I would again have to endure this tedious intermezzo!
Viva Mugg and Bean! STANFORD RIVER TALK 8
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SCHOOL TALK
All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month.
by Phil Murray
MARKET SQUARE
Mural
Have you seen the wall which faces the Market Square and runs along the back of the Stanford Tourism Office? It has slowly been bursting into colour as children have begun painting and decorating marked squares. The idea was conceived by local artist, Marian Binder Williams, who has also very kindly guided and inspired young artists over two Saturdays, to glam up a fairly dull wall which was crying out for some sparkle. Stanford Tourism and Business loved the idea and assisted where needed. The secret to success was to divide the wall into blocks, creating a delightful chequered pattern which is a riot of colour, and yet does not look like graffiti or ruin the elegance of our beautiful Market Square. Thank you, Marian, and all the children who have shared their talents in this communal space.
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Cows with their sensitive ears are soothed by classical music and stressed by loud noises (NSW Feedlot manual, 1997). Poet Beat Sterchi invented an adjective to describe the way cows stand placidly - “cowpeaceably”. D.H. Lawrence wondered where Susan, the black cow he milked, went to in her trances. This state of ruminating with total calmness is perhaps why we mistakenly assume there is nothing much going on between a cow’s ears (The Emotional Depth of the Cow, The Guardian, H. Velten, 2011). Now read this! CHICKENS: Much of what was previously thought to be the exclusive domain of human/primate communication, brain cognitive function and social behaviour, has since been discovered in chickens (Chicken Behavior: An Overview of Recent Science, R. Grillo, 2014). The modern domesticated chicken continues to share the natural behaviours and desires of the wild jungle fowl from which they descend (Chicken, A. Potts, 2012).
THE LIFE OF LIVESTOCK By Kirsten Sima Neke
Have you considered the meaning of the term Livestock? Stock: Goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop or warehouse (or farm) and available for use, sale or distribution (Oxford Dictionary). Livestock: Any creature kept for the production of food, wool, skins, fur or for its use in the farming of land or agricultural activity (Agricultural Holdings Act, 1986). Perhaps you’ll agree that the current world is a strange place, shaped by humans for (some) humans? “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” A proclamation by the (supremely intelligent) pigs who catalyse a revolution and control the government in George Orwell’s novel Animal Farm. This courageous allegorical novel reflects events leading to the 1917 Russian Revolution, followed by the Stalinist era of the Soviet Union. As a student ecologist I was directed to research ‘natural’ and ‘pristine’ ecosystems and the ‘wild’ creatures that inhabited them. The behaviour of pigs and sheep was not considered interesting or important. Finally, far from my professors, I’m exploring the little known behaviour and intelligence of the animals we call livestock. Important Note: Please do not read these musings as an attempt to convert you to vegetarianism! Rather it is my wish to share with you a fascination for the animals that surround us. First up, COWS, stoic, yet emotionally deep. Yes, cows. Those creatures we eat, and take milk from, but seldom think about. Whether cows meander through pastures living a seemingly carefree life or suffer in overcrowded feed lots, they harbour complex thoughts and display a multitude of emotions. Individuals possess defining traits, being domineering, curious, mischievous, loving, friendly or adventurous (The Emotional Depth of the Cow, The Guardian, H. Velten, 2011). They form strong social bonds and life-long friendships and are extremely stressed when separated. Calves play and rest together in a ‘nursery’ with a matron cow in charge. Forget about that bull, watch out for the cow! Extremely protective of their young, cows will attack and even kill anything they see as a threat (The Secret Lives of Cows, R. Young, 2003). An Irish farmer told me a story about her small herd of Jersey cattle: In the middle of a night the matriarch cow began bellowing loudly below her window and would not stop until Claire followed her the more than 2 km to find a herd member with a broken leg. STANFORD RIVER TALK 12
Chickens have left-right brain wiring. They can multitask! They use tools, solve new problems and have a remarkable memory of individuals and events. A complex social ‘pecking order’ maintains stability within the group. Each chicken can recognise up to 100 other individuals based on physical features and the unique social status of each. They share over 30 distinct vocalisations communicating information relating to territory, mating, nesting, distress, danger, fear, contentment and food discovery. They express complex emotions, recognised by humans as enthusiasm, grief, fear, anxiety, frustration, boredom and empathy for individuals in danger. Unhatched embryos communicate with each other in the nest and with their mother. Hens teach their chicks all their life skills, adapting their teaching according to the learning progress of each. All of these largely unknown facts contradict the common belief that natural intelligence has essentially been “bred out” to create unthinking unfeeling domestic chickens and cows. Most of us would prefer not to think about the animal we’re enjoying in the form of the mouthwatering roast chicken, bbq ribs or hamburger we’re tucking into. In answer to a question posed to a very special friend as to how she could possibly slaughter a rabbit with a name (Flopsy I think), she answered “How can you slaughter an animal without a name?” Those of us who have the opportunity to choose, wish the meat we eat and the milk we drink to come from animals that have been genuinely well cared for. Yet being vegetarian, vegan or following any other consciously selected diet, contains just as many thorny dilemmas. Take the allure of novel “superfoods” flown in from thousands of miles to ‘nourish’ fad-following consumers: goji berries from Japan and China, spirulina and mesquite from Mexico, Peruvian maca, South Pacific noni berries, South American chia and acai berries. Dr Seuss would have had a ball! As with that burger, those of us savouring these romanticised exotic delights would definitely not want to know the devastating environmental and social impact of our choices. I recently met a young, yet limp, woman at an alternative grocery shop in CT. She told me she had moved to a 5m² caravan to reduce
her ecological footprint (similar to a township shack?). She was visibly wrestling with what she could buy to eat. Not the fruit, too water guzzling; not the nuts that came from Canada; not the coffee or the broccoli, not organic; not the quinoa, no longer affordable for the (now malnourished) indigenous peoples of Peru and Bolivia; and definitely not the soya milk or anything containing palm oil, the forests and their indigenous inhabitants need their trees. I left a hanging question along the lines of: does your body feel happier with good nourishment to participate within your context, or by being so selective and anxious about what you eat and do as to deplete all your vitality and possibility? Few people have the luxury of being such ‘fussy’, I mean selective, eaters. Can the world grow enough food organically to feed all people? Enough protein for everyone to follow the Banting Diet? Enough Goji berries for that handful a day? At this moment billions of people have nothing to eat. Finding balance for ourselves and our very populated planet is crucial. We are being reminded that choosing to eat locally grown food and support farmers who strive for healthy soil, plants and animals is a means to be respectful to everything alive on this planet. So to return to cows, chickens and Flopsy the fast-growing rabbit, consider the livestock of the future. Insects! Farmed intensively, producing considerably less greenhouse gas than other livestock and with a radically higher rate of protein production. CRUNCH! But, how intelligent was that grasshopper…?
TOURISM TALK By Phil Murray
Catch your winter thrills in Stanford The winter rains bring out the rosy cheeks of the Fynbos in and around Stanford as pink, lilac, lime green and mauve flowers burst into full bloom. The usually tough, scrubby plants put on their best show for those that go outside on crisp winter days, rewarding them with a floral extravaganza. This and the annual Southern Right Whales’ pilgrimage to the waters of Walker Bay makes Stanford and the Cape Whale Coast wild and wonderful during winter time. Winter hibernation has no place here! Look out for the opening of Tracy Algar’s new Moon and Bird Art House on 6 July – Stanford’s newest art venue. At the end of
the month, Tracy will launch a 2 day Selfexpression workshop for people who want to unlock the intuitive artist inside them, and beat the obstacles to creativity. To book for this 28-29 July workshop, please contact tracy@moonandbirdarthouse.co.za. For more information on the artists of Stanford, please contact the Tourism Office. For something completely different, why not join in the Medieval Feast at Stanford Harvest on 20 July? This romp includes a celebration of mead, good food, boisterous beer drinking and frolicking among lords and ladies, wenches, vagabonds and jesters. Kick up your heals and have some village fun. For more details, please
contact stargazer4promotions@gmail.com We welcome the winter solstice, and beautiful rainfall with open arms. Haturday is back so if you find yourself out and about in Stanford on a Saturday, take a selfie in a hat and share it using the hashtags #visitstanford #Haturday – there are prizes up for grabs each week from participating shops. Our Enchanted Gift Shop and Maria’s would love you to pop in and see their new premises. And if you don’t yet have a hat for winter, you can find one at the Village Emporium, Antjie’s Handmade Naturals and Your Style Fashion - all on Queen Victoria Street. There are some great cosy winter accommodation specials ready for the taking. Please ask about them when you contact the tourism office. For weekly updates on winter thrills, make sure you sign up for the free What’s On compiled by Stanford Tourism every Thursday.
Stanford Tourism and Business ask@stanfordinfo.co.za
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WP MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS - PENINSULA CANOE CLUB 19-20 MAY 2018 Emma Privett Gold medal for U/10 guppie girls.
And a silver for Hayward Gibson (Gansbaai Academic) and Matthew Privett (Hermanus High School), in the K2 race, that took place on the Sunday. Bevan Duffett U/16 boys K1 Bronze Medal
Matthew Privett U/14 boys K1 Gold medal We took 9 paddlers to the WP Marathon’s. The club brought home 3 gold and 1 bronze in the K1 race.
Amy Duffett U/14 girls K1Gold medal
Stanford Canoe Club team From left: Rodger Duffett (Coach), Bevan Duffett, Hayward Gibson, Emma Privett, Amy Duffett, Dirk Troost, Matthew Privett, Sean Privett (Coach). Not in picture (Joshua du Toit)
SA MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP – ST. FRANCIS BAY 15-17 JUNE 2018 Emma Privett took part in the SA Marathon Champoinships in St. Francis Bay, 15-17 June 2018. She won the u/10 guppy girls race and brought home the gold medal. The guppy course was 5km. The race took place in very tough weather. There were a strong wind and the tidal conditions were not ideal. Matthew Privett brought home a gold medal for the boys u14 K2 race with his partner Finley Leask from Gauteng. The course was 13.3km long with 2 portage’s. Very strong winds was measured during the course of their race. They did extremely well in dominating the race from the start. They completed the race 6 minutes before the second K2 crossed the finish line. Amy Duffett competed in the K1 and K2 race. She won a silver medal for her second place in the K1 race. They did the same distance and portage’s as the u/14 boys. Her partner in the K2 race was Chareese Harnden. Here they came fourth in the race. STANFORD RIVER TALK 14
STANFORD WATER RESULTS
by Clive Pearce RIVER WATER: DETERMINANT (E.COLI)
RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS
MONTH
E. coli Standard (0/100ml)
Supplied by OverstrandRIVER MunicipalityTALK
Total Coliform bacteria (only
Heterotrophic Plate Count (only
Under treatment sewerage outlet point (Jetty next to erf 396)
Above treated sewerage outlet point (bridge on R43 to Hermanus)
<10/100ml)
<1000/100ml)
December 2016
0
0
0
345
38
January 2017
0
0
0
2419
2419
February 2017
0
0
0
921
2419
65
66
March 2017
0
0
0
April 2017
0
0
0
387
2419 2419
May 2017
0
0
0
2419
June 2017
0
0
110
2419
2419 687
July 2017
0
0
0
770
August 2017
0
5
8
261
197
0
228
727
13
12
September 2017
0
0
October 2017
0
0
0
November 2017
0
1
0
n/a
n/a
127
1986
December 2017
0
0
0
January 2018
0
0
0
28
15
870
1120
February 2018
0
0
0
March 2018
0
0
0
2419
2419
2419 261
April 2018
0
2
19
2419
May 2018
0
4
1
20
RAINFALL (mm)
SCORE SWOP SHOP WISH LIST
Supplied by Seymour Paterson
IDENTIFIED NEEDS Apart from school supplies, requests have been made for the following items to be available from the Swop Shop:
Jerseys, Beanies, Coats and Jackets
Shoes, Socks, Wellington Boots, Raincoats
Soap, Deodorant, Sanitary Towels, Toiletries
Blankets, Towels
You are more than welcome to contact me on the mobile number in the address line below, or on my landline (028) 341-0372. Yours faithfully
Elma Hunter
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
AVG
JAN
19
14
35
37
104
23.4
22.4
94.1
18.1
35.6
FEB
17.5
20
16
16
17
18.2
23.1
17
29
20.2
MARCH
20
26
28.5
29
25
14
64.7
9.8
30
31.9
APRIL
30
56
53.3
54
48
13.3
35.3
31.6
36.7
47.7
JUNE
91.5
88
86
84
139
160
101
98.8
51.4
55.9
JULY
43
56
103
33
91
109.5
143.8
69.8
AUG
46
74
125
234
41
52.4
73.9
93.9
SEPT
35.5
25.5
73
60.5
42
42.2
66
21.7
OCT
50
25
111.5
62
36
23.7
34.5
42.4
NOV
57
42
26
212
43
49.5
7
74.8
DEC
40
23.5
6
5
13
15.7
12.7
12.5
YEAR
459
533
708
881.5
629
554.6
602.4
578.7
CLASSIFIEDS There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanford Tourism where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope or ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or call 081 750 4006 (SMALL ADS: R1 a word)
SCORE co-ordinator
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f the Wee o e k o k J A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I am drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "but no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied, "They will in a minute."
AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY
Guided multi-day trails & outrides along the whale coast & through unsp CHRISTMASPast oilt nature reserves. +27 (0) 82 667 9232 omstables@telkomsa.net www.africanhorseco.com
CHARLOTTE’S WEB Car polishing and valet and other services We offer vehicle polishing and valet service, and furniture spraypainting. Matric farewell dresses made on order. Also Rooikrans wood for sale.
LET US WASH YOUR TROUBLES AWAY 25 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET
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Phone: Charlotte 060 958 2459 Address: Plot 907, Sunset Farm, Stanford
July Ronja Conrad 2 July
Marlize Hickman & Mar-LizĂŠ Potgieter 2 July
Andrew Herriot 7 July
Peter Ground 2 July
Zephan Potgieter 2 July
Bukho and Bukhosi Apolosi 9 July
Melinda Jacobs 2 July
Ripley Robertshaw 6 July
Tony Roper 7 July
Rasheed Khota 10 July
Viv Gravenor 12 July
Lindsay Frith 15 July
Craig Templer 20 July
Kilian Conrad 20 July
Lukhanyo Qonya 22 July
Gian Bester 23 July
Wanya van der Walt 24 July
Joe van Huyssteen 26 July
Tina Louw 28 July
Belinda Heald 28 July
Tasha Saha 28 July
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 STANFORD RIVER TALK 17
LIST YOUR BUSINESS FOR JUST R16.50 A MONTH ACCOMMODATION A Pinot Noir Cottage A Stanford Country Cottage Beloftebos Cottages De Kleine Rivers Valey House Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oom Pietjie se Huisie Reiersvlei Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage Villa on the Bay Walshacres Riverside
082 456 8091 082 320 0982 082 391 5331 028 341 0048 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 073 156 9997 082 213 0512 028 341 0444 083 553 0663 082 336 1573 082 614 6322
ACTIVITIES Boat River Cruises Lady Stanford 028 341 0358 ANTIQUES & BOOKS Home of Sir Robert Stanford 028 341 0048 ARCHITECTURE Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters Gregg Goddard
072 364 3694 082 450 3970 082 783 9737
BUILDING Stanford Bricks
028 341 0685
BUILDING PLANS Jan Biernacki
072 546 1567
CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm
028 313 2814
COUNSELLING Lana Ackermann
083 339 1641
(ONLY R198/YEAR)
ELECTRICIAN HCD Electrical DISTILLERY Fynbos Distillery
LOCAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
084 769 1053
ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties Seeff
076 320 3092
PLUMBING PlumbTec RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Birkenhead Galley
082 609 0809 028 313 2814 028 341 0013
HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages
028 341 0708 ROOF REPAIRS 082 893 2282 Overberg Roof Repair 079 881 4422 072 111 9321 028 341 0033 082 851 9452 TELEVISION/DSTV Rod Dacre Television 073 160 4495 028 341 0134 VINTAGE ACCESSORIES & DECOR Lace 082 781 1704 082 781 1704 WEDDING VENUES Mosaic Farm 028 313 2814 082 320 0982 Villa on the Bay 082 336 1573
INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters
028 341 0209 082 450 3970
WINE CELLAR & SALES Stanford Hills Estate 028 3410 841 Sir Robert Stanford Wine Estate 028 341 0441
MASSAGE & HEALTH Stanford Health Practice
082 481 8285
WOOD Walshacres Farm
FUNERALS Nashca Funerals HOTEL Stanford Hotel
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics 028 3410 693 Lady Stanford Boat Cruises 028 341 0358 River Rat Boat Cruises 083 310 0952 PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels
028 341 0685 082 898 4889
028 341 0961 028 341 0961
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 17:00, Running Time Trials, 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. 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: 19:00 – 20:00 (effective 1 July 2018) Alcoholics Anonymous, has moved to United Church Hermanus (opposite Checkers). Call Amanda 072 878 7687 or Gerard 076 541 7196 Saturday 09:00 Canoe Club Training. Time Trial notices will appear from August 2017. Chris Wolf 083 455 3605
WORSHIP IN STANFORD THRONE OF GRACE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Community Hall Stanford Wednesday evening 6pm – 8pm Sunday 10am – 1pm Apostle Fortune Mugabe 063 840 0664
ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH
STANFORD UNITED CHURCH
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 * English Municipal Boardroom (near Post boxes) 6pm Sunday Bible Study: 7pm Tuesday night All welcome. Venue changes weekly. Phone for enquiries: Jan Troost 072 345 9057 Mary Troost 084 643 4504
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service Pastor Johnny van der Schyff 028 3410 422 STANFORD RIVER TALK 18
NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:00 in die kerkgebou Office tel 028 3410 966
VG KERK (next to De Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691
SAMUEL KEVIN WILLIAMS 02-12-1961 - 04â&#x20AC;&#x201C;05-2018 Kevin passed away peacefully on 4 May 2018 at age 56. Beloved husband of Marianna and father to Vincent, he will be deeply missed by them. He is survived by 2 brothers and a sister all of whom live in Cape Town. Not only was Kevin supplier of wood to many clients in Stanford & Hermanus he was also a qualified tour guide. Kevin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by many. Marianna (Pop) would like to take this opportunity to thank family & friends for all their love & support.
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STANFORD
Let our variety spice up your life Fresh Ideas Fresh Produce Quality Service Local Produce and Best Priced Meat Products
Trading Hours
UNTIL THE END OF JULY 2018
6:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9pm 7days a week
028 341 0846/011 7
Soup of the day
A coffee and
R20!
R24.99!
and bun
a muffin for
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