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POEM OF THE MONTH

EDITORS NOTE By Lorraine Lines

By DM And the Elders

I look at life like a spider web If it gets torn overnight It'’s repaired glistening in the dew of a morning sunrise... The Spider seeks perfection Was born into it Will check every strand then wait patiently Its work done...

READERS LETTER

October 1 is the International Day of the Older Persons. Sadly many of our elderly are victims of horrific abuse and crime – am sure that most have seen the disturbing footage of our elderly being mistreated not only in government institutions but also in high end private establishments. Every South African has the right to dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected – if you suspect that an elderly person is being abused don’t hesitate for a second – take action! Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October - this day is celebrated globally and was introduced in South Africa by Agein–Action in 1996. Make every day of the year a day to celebrate our elderly. Don’t let them be our forgotten.

Saying Thank You

In January of this year, I volunteered to take over the popular Wine and Wisdom quiz, successfully initiated and run by Annie and Martin Ranger for at least ten years. The venue changed to Coffee Corner and the day changed to a Wednesday, and so, W.W.W. or Wine and Wisdom Wednesday was born, and is still as popular as ever and always great fun. A month or so back I approached a few of our renowned "eateries" and asked them to consider donating prizes in the form of free or discounted meals, to further increase the incentive for new-comers to W.W.W. and reward the stalwarts of this popular event. In true Stanford community spirit, there was no hesitation from three of our most popular venues and I would like to thank them for their unhesitating generosity. So, thank you so much to:

Should you wish to obtain our support in free exposure, contact me no later than 8th October & we will certainly try and accommodate your organisation/fund raiser for the elderly in our November issue.

Tabby at Graze for donating 3 "buy one get one free" breakfasts, and we know how popular they are. Marisa at Coffee Corner for donating 3 "buy one get one free" pizza, and, Tikka Palace, for also donating 3 "buy one get on free" meal.

"You spend so much time proving your mother & father wrong but if you took their advice you would have saved so much time…. DM.”

They have shown their readiness to support a village event, let's reciprocate and support them.

Lorraine x

BOB BROOM

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NEWS AND UPDATES

NEWS DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON KOYI SATISFIED WITH CPF WORK Walter Koyi was delighted when he was elected deputy chairperson of the Stanford CPF. Looking back on what has been achieved since then, he remains pleased. “Stanford CPF is trying very hard to contribute to the wellbeing of all Stanford’s residents. We see our role as being the link and establishing a partnership between SAPS Stanford and the communities it serves,” he says. Walter (38) is as an Overstrand Water Department assistant. Settling in the village with his wife and three children five years ago, he finds it a good place to be – although he does have concerns about issues such as the drug problem among the youth, housing shortages, unemployment and the unfair treatment sometimes meted out to foreign nationals working legally here by some residents. He describes the CPF members as doers. The CPF executive meets with SAP station commander, Captain Winston Coetzee, once a month to discuss the primary needs of the communities and to develop a problem-solving approach to crime. “Our to-do schedule the past year has been lengthy.” The CPF is working on the CCTV camera project for Stanford. It has joined hands with Overstrand Protection Services. Members have undergone training by the Western Cape Department of Community Safety. The executive was part of the imbizo Caption Coetzee hosted, where Commissioner Chris Nissen of the South African Human Rights Commission addressed various pressing challenges. It was present when an immigration officer of the Department of Home Affairs explained the Immigration Act and other relevant legislation to various groups. It attends monthly with the Cluster Commander, Brigadier Heilbron, and other meetings at the request of Captain Coetzee. Deputy Chair Koyi adds to the list: “The executive conducts certain inspections at the station on a regular basis. We assist the SAPS in manning road blocks. During protests this year we served police members on duty refreshments and our treasurer, Kevin Husk, painted the SAPS Stanford community service centre as part of our Mandela Day drive.” He feels strongly that the various communities in the village should join hands. “We should all put past problems behind us. And, importantly, we all should support Captain Coetzee and the men and women in blue who sometimes risks their lives to look after us.”

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NEWS AND UPDATES STANFORD FIRE TRUCK FUND UPDATE Thank you very much for your interest and investment in the Stanford Fire Truck Fund. There have been some developments since this fundraising drive was initiated at the end of 2017 and this letter attempts to update all the residents of Stanford, and those who have donated money already. A group of concerned rural and urban residents identified the need for a larger and more capable fire fighting vehicle which could be parked in Stanford permanently. After numerous meetings with Overstrand Fire and Rescue Services, and a large amount of research into exactly what type of vehicle would be needed, the team of volunteers has found the following to be true: • The purchase of a newly-built vehicle with pumps is preferable to an unreliable second- hand one which is more expensive to maintain and repair • The cost of a newly built vehicle and pumps is much more expensive than first imagined, amounting to in excess of R2.4 million • Ownership of such a new vehicle would be handed to Overstrand Fire and Rescue Services as they would be responsible for maintaining, insuring, equipping with gear, and manning the vehicle • In the event of a fire emergency, this vehicle would be required to assist fire fighting anywhere on the Cape Whale Coast The Stanford Fire Truck Team recommends that the Overstrand Municipality add the need for a Stanford fire truck and Stanford fire crew to the budget. This need should also be included in the current, and the next, Integrated Development Plan to ensure that budget can be allocated - the Stanford Ratepayers Association can drive this.

The Stanford Fire Truck Team undertakes to lobby Overstrand Fire and Rescue to park one of its fire bakkies in Stanford so that the village is not without a first response vehicle in case of a fire. 27th August, 2018 The Rotary Club of Stanford reports that R32 800 has already been raised specifically for the Stanford Fire Truck Fund. Thank you to those who supported this fundraiser. All who donated so generously are encouraged to contact Lana Coates to request a refund (lanainstanford@gmail.com or 082 216 4398). Alternatively, the Stanford Fire Truck Team undertakes to investigate potential upgrades such as placing fire hydrants in sensitive areas in Stanford. Please let us know if you would like your donation to the Stanford Fire Truck Fund to be spent on any different fire safety upgrades in Stanford. Please contact Stanford Tourism and Business, or Lana Coates if you have any questions or suggestions.

LEGAL TALK by Stewart Alcock

DONATIONS – LEGAL CONSEQUENCES

Whether you are thinking of helping your children financially to enable them to purchase their first property or donating money towards a worthy cause, there are some things to keep in mind. A donation is defined in South African law as “any gratuitous disposal of property including any gratuitous waiver or renunciation of a right.” You may therefore not receive anything in return from the person you are donating to (legally called a DONEE) , as this will mean it is not a donation, but an exchange agreement. There are two types of donations, a donation between two persons who are both alive, and a donation where the DONEE will only receive the donation on the death of the donor (this is called a mortis causa donation) The requirements for both types of donation are: 1. The donor must make an offer to donate, which offer must be accepted by the donee; 2. The donor must have the necessary legal capacity to make the donation and the donee must have the necessary legal capacity to accept the donation; 3. Anything that a person can trade can be donated; 4. A donation must be legal and feasible; and 5. A donation must be identified or identifiable. Donations can also be withdrawn. The donor can at any time before the donee accepts the donation, withdraw such donation. After acceptance of the donation by the donee, a valid contract has been formed and the donor will only be able to withdraw the donation in the case of gross ingratitude on the part of the donee, e.g. if the donee threatens the donor’s life. A mortis causa donation can be withdrawn at any time before the donor’s death, as the donation will only be ratified on the death of the donor.

Finally, and probably of the most importance to some people, is the matter of donations tax payable to the Receiver of Revenue. Currently donations tax is calculated at 20% of the fair market value of the property donated. The donor is liable for payment of donations tax within three months after the donation is made. If the donor fails to pay the tax on time, the donor and the donee will be jointly and severally liable for the payment thereof. An individual can make a donation of R100 000 per annum, free of donations tax. There are also a few tax exemptions, including the following: 1. A donation in terms of a duly registered prenuptial or postnuptial contract to the spouse of the donor; 2. A donation between spouses who are still married to each other; 3. A donation in the form of donatio mortis causa (this donation occurs in terms of the donor’s will and is therefore not subject to donations tax); 4. A donation that was cancelled within six months after it was made; and 5. Donations to certain public benefit organisations. There are several factors to keep in mind when making a donation and it is therefore advisable to consult with an expert to discuss the tax and legal implications before a decision is made.

BOOK TALK

VANESSA RAPHAELY'S DEBUT NOVEL, PLUS ONE T his month Pan Macmillan is releasing Plus One by Vanessa Raphaely. Vanessa’s novel is a gripping contemporary mystery that also touches on important issues of consent. The book is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell. Vanessa’s long career in women’s media included years in London, where she launched and edited a major health and beauty magazine, and in South Africa, where she was the multi-award-winning editor of Cosmopolitan and long-time content director of Associated Media, publisher of O, Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire, amongst others. The novel tells the story of the deputy editor of the glamorous FILLE magazine in London, Lisa Lassiter. Lisa had almost passed up the chance of a weekend on a billionaire’s yacht off the coast of Mykonos, but her best friend Claudia Hemmingway, on her way to becoming one of the hottest movie stars on the planet, could be very persuasive when she

wanted something. Not only would they get there by private jet, she’d told Lisa, they would also get to rub shoulders with VIP guests – not least a famous Hollywood film producer. It would be a weekend of fun, sunshine, champagne and partying. And it was all of those things. Until it wasn’t. Lisa has spent ten years trying to get past that weekend. If she has learnt anything, it is that unfinished business and secrets always work their way to the surface. Moving on is one thing; forgetting is another, and forgiving … well, where to start? Vanessa Raphaely has said: “Plus One is a fast-paced page-turner, set in the world of film, celebrity and women’s media. It’s a world I know well, thanks to my years editing and working on women’s titles. I’ve been told the book is “serious material written with a light touch,” and I loved that!” Plus One will be released in September in South Africa at a recommended retail price of R265.

Vanessa Raphaely's long career in women¹s media included years in London, where she launched and edited a major health and beauty magazine, and in South Africa, where she was the multi- award-winning editor of Cosmopolitan and long-time content director of Associated Media, publisher of O, Good Housekeeping and Marie Claire, amongst others. Vanessa currently lives in Cape Town. Plus One is her debut novel.

COVER ARTIST TRACY ALGAR is an artist who has lived in Stanford since

2014 and recently moved into bigger premises in the village and expanded her “Moon & Bird Studio” to include a pop-up gallery space with exhibitions by other local artists, intuitive art sessions and art marketing workshops for artists and other creatives.

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Moon & Bird Art House opened in July 2018 with a pop-up exhibition of Tracy’s work as well as the work of four other Stanford artists. For more information about the next pop-up gallery exhibition, see www.tracyalgar.co.za Tracy's next three day art marketing workshop will be held in mid October 2018, where artists, and other creatives can learn how to create an engaging online presence, get on top of social media, and represent themselves. For more information please email hello@tracyalgar.co.za or call/WhatsApp 084 584 3757. Tracy also offers simple double accommodation in the garden of her studio for visitors to Stanford village. Tracy Algar | 084 584 3757 | hello@tracyalgar.co.za

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LIVING SOUNDTRACK by Andrew Herriot

hat better pretence to end a year than swing and sway to a Century of Music from some of the greatest Broadway hit shows such as Phantom, Annie Get Your Gun, Les Mis, Chicago, Grease, Ipi N'Tombi, Babes in Arms, Mama Mia!, Oliver, Threepenny Opera, Chorus Line and Rain to mention a few. Broadway is an institution, a state of mind, an evolving process outstripping definitively, some would opine, the famed theatres of London, Berlin and Paris. Composers, Librettists and Lyricists such as Hammerstein, Rogers, Lloyd Weber, Schonberg, Bart, Porter, Berlin, Weill and Ebb. I was hugely excited to be part of this 2013 project as Musical Director even although I was already immersed in a JazzFordian project. "It keeps me awff the streets" as they poetically say in Scotland. I had been deeply involved in musical theatre in Lesotho in the 70s and 80s and then there was the successful re-run for me of the Boy Friend here in Stanford in 2012. The scene is now set for yet another high profile musical show this time not based on an original Broadway musical but one that was home-grown, an amalgam of melody, lyrics and dance that portrayed 100 years of Broadway triumph and entertainment. Our choices were mind boggling from 1866 (The Black Crook) to 2010 (Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles and Hey Jude). The opening number was ready-made "There's No Business Like Show Business" (1946, Annie Get Your Gun ) with a glitzy all-star stagestruck cast, fresh from personal achievements the previous year. Can't fail, me thought, and I was right especially with the Producer, Choreographer and Stage Director from 2012. Piece o' cake. We needed glitter, imagination and rhythmic beat with a sophisticated 'cabaret' style. Of course 1966 movie "Cabaret". That should set the feet tapping and it did. Choosing from 500 Broadway hits over a century is unbelievably complex. Why? We might miss

a favourite and disappoint an audience or the gender balance may be skewed and then what about the age disparity and year share, cultural balance, not to mention those with two left feet, the thin, the rotund, the tall, the short; those who can sing in tune and those.... well we won't talk about that. In conclusion it is a nightmare of a dream but what a privilege to engage with that kind of music that was part of my early education going to the movies with my mother who was a cinema usherette with a torch. I certainly watched dozens and dozens from an early age all free and twice over each night. I digress. Certain songs spoke to obvious members of the cast (they know who they are) as solos; Mack the Knife (Threepenny Opera, 1954), duets; Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera, 1988), chorus girls; One (A Chorus Line, 1975), instrumentalist; (Rain, 2010), girls and boys, mums and dads; We Go Together (Grease, 1972), South Africans; The Warrior (Ipi N'Tombi 1974), the young 'uns; My Favourite Things (Sound of Music, 1959), man and kids;

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You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two (Oliver, 1963) and of course the naughty girls; Cell Block Tango (Chicago, 1975), the romantics; Lady is a Tramp (Babes in Arms, 1937), the show-stoppers; I Dreamed a Dream (Les Miserables, 1987), To Dream the Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha, 1965) and for fun; If I Were a Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof, 1964) and don't forget our Producer; (Hello Dolly, 1964) and in a nutshell the Ensemble; (Mame, 1966 and Dancing Queen (Mamma Mia!, 2001). That in essence is how to create, live for, produce and direct a musical on stage for the small village of Stanford. "There are more love songs than anything else. If songs could make you do something we'd all love one another" - Frank Zappa sourced from my book: "A Chronological e-Guide to Jazz (Covering Three Centuries)" - p112, a friendly plug. (great gift for your loved one this Christmas - go on Get It). Reival and mutate this show in 2019?? C'est Possible! New/Old faces? All or some of the above?? Reminisce or Forget?

SCHOOL TALK By Janine Pedro DIE BRON PRIMARY

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

SOCCER

TOURNAMENT #DieBronPrimary2018

This School Tournament was the first ever, inspired by our Principal, Mr. LJO Pedro. Our first soccer tournament Saturday has proved to be successful as Die Bron Primary, Masakhane Primary, Lukhanyo Primary and De Heide Primary were participating enthusiastically. Masakhane Primary, girls' soccer team and Lukhanyo Primary, boys' soccer team were happy to end up winning the best team trophies.

Sincere Thanks to...

*Mr.A. Masiko, Mr. A. Mkeni, Mr. L. Mayile and Mr. M. Siwani who officiated the games. *Grootbos Football Foundation for their generous sponsorship. *Mr. A. Williams and Mr. E. Dickson for transporting goods and equipment.

A Heartful Thanks to our...

*Acting Principal, Mrs. M. Maree, Soccer coaches, Mrs. B. Mqadaru, Ms. N. Mkiva and Mrs. N. Apleni, the rest of the staff and Rachel Adams who helped out spontaneously wherever necessary.

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SCHOOL TALK

LOCAL COTTAGE SCHOOL GROWING Little River Cottage School in Stanford opened their doors to a new playgroup for toddlers this month. The school is a local parent initiative that provides wholesome learning and play in a true village setting.

The school currently comprises of a Grade 2 and 3 class for children aged seven to nine years. The new playgroup is aimed at children aged two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half years. A team of well-experienced and registered teachers lead the programme. Louisa Oberholzer oversees the main curriculum. She has a wealth of practical teaching experience and also acts as a teacher trainer who mentors a number of schools and teachers, and has published books on the teaching of literacy. Teacher Lynne Daneel runs the playgroup. She has fifteen years’ experience in teaching preschool and high school, as well as two years as an Adventure Educator. As an artist, she has also run holiday and extra mural art classes, and English private lessons. Well-known local musician and music teacher, Janika Dorland, provides weekly recorder and singing lessons; while sports coach Wilién van Zyl, with ten years’ teaching behind her name, gets the children running and playing ball.

With an aim to involve the village community, two lovely Stanford residents Elaine Teague and Gaynor Swarts teach the children handwork. The school operates from the beautiful historic Robert Stanford House and the parents are grateful to John Davies and Irene Tomlinson for generously allowing them to rent this wonderful space. Little River is in the process of registering with the Western Cape Department of Education, the Department of Social Welfare and the Federation of Waldorf Schools. In their plans to grow further next year Little River is taking steps to start a Grade R and 1 class. The school is currently accepting requests for enrolment. For more information please contact them at info@littlerivercottageschool.co.za.

OKKIE SMUTS

Spring is such an amazing time in Stanford where we see so many different colours appearing in our flower beads and the trees are fulling up with pretty pink blossoms. Okkie Smuts decided to instead of going on a spring walk that they are going to have a fun afternoon on the Market square. Activities included bag races, bobbing for apples, water balloons throw, having tug of war, egg throwing, wheelbarrow races, 3-legged races and races with potatoes on spoons. The children and the staff enjoyed it alot. We hope to do something even more fun next year. STANFORD RIVER TALK 9

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SOAPBOX by Martin Ranger

Are you being served?

few years ago a patriarchal figure whose cheery assurances promised value and quality to millions of South African shoppers was leading a rack of suits on a visit to their company’s flagship store in Constantia Village. I was waiting to checkout my purchases and couldn’t resist asking the assistant who she thought was today’s most important visitor. Her eyes narrowed, expressing a suspicion that this was some kind of cleverdick question. Eventually, as the message of a long-forgotten training session percolated through her head, she brightened and with a ‘gotcha’ smile exclaimed: ‘You are, sir!’ I wanted to shake this young woman’s hand – as well as that of the often-unrecognized member of the company’s training team who had managed to plant that germinating seed. Anyone who has been involved in retail customer service training (or customer experience as it is now frequently called) will attest to the task’s difficulty. Often this is either because of the high rate of staff turnover or a poor understanding of the relationship between satisfied (read repeat) customers and the associated positive effect on job security.

Unfortunately there is often a disconnection with the relationship between sales target achievement and a pay slip. Customers have a right to expect the availability of key items Improving the experience of their customers is the responsibility of every company employee – from the CEO downwards. And the satisfaction gained from a company-to-customer interaction is not just about those with salespeople. The displays and range of goods are also important. Customers have a right to expect regular availability of key items, whether it’s potatoes or petrol, aspirin or adhesive. In his seminal book on customer experience, then CEO of Scandinavian Airlines, Jan Carlzon, describes every interaction between a customer and a vendor as being a ‘moment of truth’. Get it right and you might have a customer forever, get it wrong – well, they’ll just replay it forever. Carlzon goes on to talk of employee empowerment. He opines that if an employee is so constrained by policies and procedures – or worse – mushroom management, they will never be able to deal with a situation that deviates from the norm.

In my days as a retailer I was so inspired by this view that I assured every member of a four-hundred store chain that no-one would be disciplined for making a reasonable, and justifiable, decision to ignore the rules if the result was a happy customer. It was a gamble, and many were uncomfortable operating in such a laissez-faire environment, but in overall terms it was a successful strategy. And the tills proved it! And remember that as customers we have a responsibility: politeness, along with a pleasant demeanor, will often generate a more positive reaction. A properly trained, motivated and fairly rewarded retail team can work wonders. And everyone has a part to play - let me tell you a story. A clothing manufacturer was seeking to become an approved supplier to a large retailer. Success would provide long-term job security for hundreds of employees, from the executives to the cleaners. One of those cleaners, Sammy, was told that the condition of every part of the factory, including the washrooms would be inspected and rated. So Sammy scrubbed and polished, scattering Domestos and Glade with much enthusiasm. Some weeks after the inspection, the CEO gathered all the employees together to share the news that they were now an approved supplier. He thanked everyone for their part in this great achievement. That evening Sammy was enjoying a celebratory beer at his local tavern when someone asked what he did. He didn’t say ‘I clean factory washrooms’ – he said: ‘I close deals.’ Both Sammy and my friend from the supermarket prove that it is possible to imbue a sense of belonging, responsibility and empowerment in all employees. Refusing to recognise and accept that reality could have farreaching consequences. Just ask anyone who once had a job at Boardman’s or Red Square. Enjoy your day further.

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VET TALK by Dr Olga Koorts

Homes, Sweet Homes FOR SOME STANFORD DOGS IN NEED

ARE YOU A CAT PERSON OR A DOG PERSON? They (and “they” being people like psychologists who claim to know about these things) say that our choice of pet is influenced by our personalities. Apparently so called cat people are more independent and non conformist. They are more likely to be witty, sarcastic and imaginative and although often more reserved tend to value affection and endearments more than dog people. Those, on the other hand, who see themselves as dog people are more likely to seek companionship and are more outgoing. Like their preferred canine companions they are loyal and devoted and are more inclined to focus on situations than emotions. Personally I think we “become” dog or cat people by choice. Picking instead the kind of pet that fits our lifestyle, emotional needs and hopefully budget. Dogs are happy to be part of a team or family. They are people pleasers who appear to understand our emotions and react to our moods. They love to play and exercise and fit in with (or create) an owner’s active lifestyle. Their trainability satisfies a range of human needs, emotional and otherwise. Dogs are however more expensive to keep and they do require more of our time and a bigger living space than cats do. So how about cats? They just seem to get on with things and need very little in the way of dedicated exercise and space. But make no mistake, they will demand attention. They can be very affectionate and surprisingly trainable and their antics will often make you laugh out loud. Kitties do make you work for every purr though and you are never in doubt of who is actually in charge. It does not matter if they are elegant and graceful, scruffy and cross or fluffy and lazy, they are always themselves. So do you know which one you are? I think I am a bit of both but one thing I know for sure is that people who claim to be neither are missing out on so much more than fur on the sofa and litter box blues.

Stanford Animal Welfare Society (SAWS) is working with the Purple Kennel Project in Cape Town to give Stanford village dogs – specifically in Stanford South – shelter. SAWS committee member Bonnie Espie has been aware of the existing kennel project for quite some time and suggested that the initiative be introduced in Stanford. SAWS started working with its own project in July this year. “So far we have handed out 14 kennels. Purple Kennel offered four kennels and caring donors from Stanford funded the rest. Kennels cost R400 and we are looking for more donors. Any donation is welcome, it need not be a full R400,” explains SAWS chairperson Annie Ranger. A sponsor for transporting kennels from CT is also required Application forms for kennels are available at the Animal Welfare Shop and Stanford Veterinary Clinic. Allocation of kennels works on a first-come, most needy basis. Dogs have to be neutered or spayed, and if they are not, SAWS will arrange this. SAWS members have been kept very busy this year. In summer offer free dipping of dogs at the taxi rank every first Wednesday of the month. SAWS also hosted a Spayathon in February; spaying approximately 45 dogs and cats. The next Spayathon will be in February 2019. SAWS, working with local vet Dr Olga Koorts (also a committee member), offers subsidised sterilisation in Stanford to all with pet owners in Stanford South with limited finances. By Nelly Roodt An elderly man sees an old friend crying in a bar. He goes up to him and asks him how everything's going in his life? "Wonderful," his friend answers. "I just got married to the most desirable woman a man could ever lay his eyes on!" "So why are you crying, my friend?" "Because I can't remember where I live!" STANFORD RIVER TALK 13

July is ‘Mandela Day’ Month! What a fabulous turn-out for our Mandela Day events! The Swop Shop walls were painted, and the Willem Appel Dam was cleared of a huge amount of rubbish! Well done Stanford community volunteers for your time and enthusiasm. Watch the video called “Imagine Stanford” produced by David Morin of creativeworksza. “Imagine a village where people care about each other? Look after each other? Help each other?” Here is a breakdown of events: Monday 16 July – local children and volunteers started painting and decorating the Swop Shop containers. It was a fun-filled morning. The children were a little shy at first, but as more joined in the fun, the area around the Swop Shop was transformed into laughter, colour and creativity. Tuesday 17 July – local artists volunteer to put finishing touches to the container. The children’s art was blended into wonderful creatures and landscapes by local artists who gave their time willingly to contribute to the project. Wednesday 18 July – teams of volunteers painted the outside walls of the swop shop area and local school children and their teachers formed teams to clean the area around the Willem Appel Dam. This initiative was led by Sheraine van Wyk of Whale Coast Conservation.

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Comment by Sanette Upton – volunteer in charge of the children’s painting project: “The time I spent with the children painting was such an eye opener. They were so eager and intense about making their mark on the wall. I could see that the activity lifted them out of their "whatever" circumstances for an hour of bliss. Some individuals found a simple thing like having to choose a colour an unsure thing to do. I also noticed how intriguing they found the mixing of colours. The stirring of the paint was watched by many onlookers as if magic was being performed. That day was Heaven on Earth.” Some more wonderful feedback from Jenny October! “While I was busy working a family come to my home and they were in tears, tears of joy and appreciation. I could not understand at that moment and thought that something bad was happening to them. But when the lady told her story I understand where the tears were coming from. In her bag she had a few clothes and other items she took from the swop shop when she exchanged her tickets. She showed me the toiletries and said that it’s been a difficult week for them and she was wondering how they would bath due to the fact that they didn’t have enough money to go and buy toiletries. But she was so glad that she could get soap, toothpaste and pads at your shop. Maybe a lot of them thank you when they come to the shop, but this lady was really happy to get what she wanted at the swap shop. It touched my heart just the way she expressed her happiness and I could see what an important role you play in this community. So, I personally want to thank you (Elma) and the team of SCORE for the wonderful work you’ve done for our people on this side. Thanks for making some parents happy to get things at your shop. I will always treasure your goodness and what a difference you make in many people’s lives. Keep up the good work, thank you so much.” PHOTO CREDITS: BEATRICE POOK/ GILL WOLTERS

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)

March 2017

April 2017

387

2419

May 2017

2419

2419 2419

June 2017

110

2419

July 2017

770

687 197

August 2017

261

September 2017

228

727

October 2017

November 2017

n/a

n/a 1986

December 2017

127

January 2018

February 2018

870

1120 2419

March 2018

2419

April 2018

2419

May 2018

261

June 2018

July 2018

August

137

226

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:

Soap Deodorant Panties Toothpaste Wash Cloths Sanitary Towels

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

AVG

JAN

104

23.4

22.4

94.1

18.1

35.6

FEB

17.5

18.2

23.1

20.2

MARCH

28.5

64.7

9.8

31.9

APRIL

53.3

13.3

35.3

31.6

36.7

47.7

JUNE

91.5

139

160

101

98.8

51.4

55.9

JULY

103

109.5

143.8

69.8

84.5

101.8

AUG

125

234

52.4

73.9

93.9

90.4

SEPT

35.5

25.5

60.5

42.2

21.7

124.5

93.3

OCT

111.5

23.7

34.5

42.4

NOV

212

49.5

74.8

DEC

23.5

15.7

12.7

12.5

YEAR

459

533

708

881.5

629

554.6

602.4

578.7

CLASSIFIEDS You are more than welcome to contact me: Mobile: 082 892 9507 Landline: 028 341-0372 Yours faithfully

Elma Hunter

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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October

Onalo Apolosi 26 September

Ruby Walne 1 October

Nonkoliseko Mngeni 3 October

Beauty Thobeka Apolisi 3 October

Jenna Theron 4 October

Khayone Ziwele 8 October

Tamara Krut 9 October

Basil Whittaker 10 October

Thembisda Apolisi 12 October

Cade Ingles 13 October

Reinhard Odendaal 14 October

Aluve Mngeni 15 October

Hero Chancey 16 October

Japie Louw 16 October

Tracey Paton 17 October

Aphiwe Malele Sodam 17 October

Chanette Paul 20 October

Seymour Paterson 20 October

Nobandile Kuze 18 October

Werner Jacobs 21 October

Graig Niemand 25 October

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Zoleka Zawula 26 October

Ros Nale 26 October

Janice Gilman 29 October

Onako Mancoba 30 October

Kellan Nale 31 October

Mivuyo Apolisi 3 October

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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

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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 BUILDING Stanford Bricks

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084 769 1053

ESTATE AGENTS Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties Seeff FUNERALS Nashca Funerals HOTEL Stanford Hotel

076 320 3092

028 341 0358 083 310 0952

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

PLUMBING 028 341 0708 PlumbTec 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 RESTAURANTS 082 851 9452 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Birkenhead Galley 028 341 0134 ROOF REPAIRS Overberg Roof Repair 082 781 1704

082 609 0809 028 313 2814 028 341 0013 079 881 4422 028 341 0033

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072 546 1567

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028 313 2814

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082 481 8285

083 339 1641

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics

028 3410 693

COUNSELLING Lana Ackermann

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073 160 4495

028 313 2814 082 336 1573

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028 341 0685 082 898 4889

WEEKLY TIMETABLE Monday 08:30 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 08:30 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

CONTEMPORARY & COLLECTABLE ART 2 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford 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.

Contact Cliff 083 770 0529 studior43@gmail.com

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Cleaning of holiday homes including laundry Weekly/Monthly routine home cleaning Window Cleaning New build cleaning for building contractors During and Post Event cleaning Move In and Move Out cleaning

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