October 2013 stanford river talk

Volume 98 | OCTOBER 2013 | Stanford‘s monthly newspaper | R14

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letters to the editor

editorial notes With spring (admittedly still a half-hearted show) comes visitor season in Stanford. Lawns are weeded, edges are trimmed, veggies are planted and houses are mended.

October brings a plethora of activities to the village with festivals, fairs, live music and markets. There is something for everyone, from green and organic, to lekker local food, from outdoorsy rambles to indoorsy music.

Scholars and students knuckle down to the fourth term work and social engagements (Teen Talk page 9).

Villagers sit on their stoeps and sometimes fall into good natured arguments over the Klein River Estuary – leave it up to nature to breach naturally, or help nature along to atone for all the other influences and mistakes further up river (page 10). The energy and generosity of those who drive charities, and social outreach projects is humbling (page 4).

These little eccentricities make Stanford a warm, memorable and charming village – it is the people of Stanford who make the strongest impression on visitors.

COVER PICTURE: Photograph of an African Spoonbill taken by Pierre Smith for the Stanford Bird Fair photographic competion.

find our business page on facebook MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Churton Collins, Janika Dorland, Fred Hatman, Andrew Herriot, Melissie Jolly, Olga Koorts, Don MacIver, Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw, SJ du Toit, Naas Terblanche and Tania Weich.

CONTACT US www.stanfordrivertalk.co.za Phil Murray – editor, 082 667 0619, philippa.murray@gmail.com Sandra Slabbert – design, design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za, 079 523 8453 Michelle Hardie – managing editor.

All account queries, 079 2911 588 Editorial Contributions & Disclaimer Editorial contributions are welcome and should include top quality photos where relevant. Articles will be printed under the contributor‘s name or an accepted nom-de-plume if the full name and address is provided. All contributions are voluntary and not paid for. The editor reserves the right to edit, amend, abridge or reject any article. Opinions of contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the editor. Copyright All material in this issue is copyrighted, and belongs to The Really Famous Publishing CC unless otherwise indicated. No part of the material may be reproduced without prior permission. Published and printed by The Really Famous Publishing CC.

Please send your letters to ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or to PO Box 228 Stanford, 7210. 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.

Lady Stanford is back To the very kind, caring, warm-hearted and concerned people of Stanford, an extremely heartfelt thank you. It is so moving to realize there are still people in this techno world who have time to think of others.

Thank you for all the cell phone messages and calls. I was most remiss in not returning them and apologise. But it is great to be loved. This is what communities are about.

With my best wishes and loads of love.

Suzi Broadbent (Arton)

Let's think for ourselves Tania Weich's article (Stanford River Talk, September 2013) raises a highly contentious issue and is, all too often, viewed from the prescriptive Health Department's point of view.

The old adage about ‘moderation in all things‘ must surely have currency here, given that the word ‘moderation‘ is open to wide interpretation.

The potential loss of income to a variety of ‘knock-on‘ businesses from mainstream advertising is enormous and difficult to quantify, as so many of these are small, medium and micro operations that survive on promotional material for sporting events, etc. Many of these businesses will simply cease to exist and in the process, those most affected may become the type of casualties the health authorities are most concerned about – the people who turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with their newly created problems.

In the case of the banning of advertising of tobacco products, and the potential ban on alcohol products, consider that both these industries allocate massive funds towards advertising and promotion. When cigarettes were no longer sponsoring a slew of sports and massive advertisement campaigns, did the price of cigarettes go down? Can one expect the same pattern with regard to the price of a 6 pack of Castle Lager? Of course not!

Both industries will be that much more profitable, while the reduction in consumption of their products as a result of advertising being withdrawn is a moot point.

Should this ban go ahead, we will once more (as in the case of tobacco products) find ourselves in the ludicrous situation, where it is perfectly legal to sell a product, but illegal to advertise it. South Africans must resist the government's intentions to slowly depress us into a ‘nanny‘ state.

Bob Broom Thank you for your input on the proposed Bill. You have raised many salient points, not always taken into consideration by all the parties concerned. This month’s Wine Talk reports that 'the legislation would result in a loss of R4.3bn for sports development and would cost the broadcast media R1.4bn in lost revenue if it was adopted in its current form.

Tania Weich

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news & updates

WARD COMMITTEE FEEDBACK Meeting held 12 September 2013

VILLAGE GREEN UPDATE Work on improving the surface of the market square (as reported last month) is slated to start soon.

WORKING FOR THE COAST Great News! A new implementing agent has been appointed by the Department of Environmental Affairs and this agent has finally concluded agreement with the local contractor – work has already re-commenced on this project in Stanford and we can look forward to a cleaner village and a continuation of the excellent service previously enjoyed from the Working for the Coast Team.

OU KRALE REVITALISATION More bad news to follow last month’s report – the Department of the Environment is sitting on the award of responsibility to administer the funds for this project, and there appears to be no speedy resolution. We shall have to be patient while we wait for a decision.

OVERSTRAND SPORT FESTIVAL 2013/14 The Overstrand Municipality annually has a sport festival in October to promote sport activities. Soccer is one of the sports codes and three of Stanford’s soccer teams have made it to the semi-finals. This means that Stanford will have at least one team in the finals – and maybe even both finalist teams. The semi-finals are due to be played on 21 September, and the finals, on 5 October in Hawston. Please lend our teams your support!

Barry Jones

Shebeen Queens of Rotary October is not only Bird Fair month, but also Shebeen Chic!

Come and enjoy the evening with Rotary and do something for a good cause at the same time – all funds raised go towards educational projects, including Stationery Starter Packs for disadvantaged children starting ‘big’ school as well as other needy children in our local schools; supporting Stanford Creative Art Works to Mining for charity: keep children busy creatively after school; Johan Greyling at supporting other projects (ie. Star Literacy, Shebeen Chic 2012. school sporting bodies, etc); assisting schools to take disadvantaged children on field trips to broaden their minds.

So, even if you do not want to come dance the evening away, purchase a ticket in support – your R60 will go to a good cause.

Tickets can be obtained at Stanford Info; Stephen’s computer shop and from any Rotarians.

Santa Shoeboxes in Stanford The pledging of Christmas boxes is in progress at the moment until the 24th October. As some children from Stanford have been chosen as recipients this year, it is hoped that Stanford residents will support this massive national charity drive to donate gift boxes to needy children. Nationwide, the target is to donate 100 000 boxes and make 100 000 smiles this year through the gift of giving. For more information on how to get involved, how to pledge and how to fill a Santa Shoebox, please sign up online.

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Be present and counted CALLING ALL STANFORD RATEPAYERS

Please attend an urgent meeting to reinstate the Stanford Residents' Association, adopt a constitution, and appoint a committee and a chairperson. 15 October, 17h00 at Stanford Municipal Offices Boardroom. Chairman: Councillor Dudley Coetzee, Overstrand Ward 11.

Royd Frith

STANFORD SAPS/COMMUNITY POLICE FORUM PUBLIC MEETING The management Team will be in attendance to give an overview of crime in our area, as well as to answer questions.

Thursday 10 October, 18:00 at Stanford Community Centre, Bezuidenhout Street.

Kevin Husk

Riversong Community Project This project was motivated by the increasing number of Stanfordians diagnosed with cancer and/or terminal illnesses.

1. Private Health Care, especially hospital care is becoming more expensive, sometimes unaffordable.

2. Many patients are discharged to either recuperate or die at home, while they still need nursing or medical care.

3. A growing number of Stanfordians are retired and with old age comes increased medical risks, eg. Strokes, dementia, diabetes.

4. A growing number of Stanfordians are single and are therefore at risk of being alone during a medical emergency.

We endeavour to train Stanfordians to be good neighbours in order to create a close-knit community in which people care for one another.

We give lectures concerning medical emergencies and/ or relevant illnesses and healthy lifestyles.

We have fun as well, and enjoyed our first Bingo event a few weeks ago. Fun events will alternate with lectures. We meet every second Wednesday of the month at 15h00 at Galashiels Lodge.

All are welcome to attend!

Marianna Steyn

Tourism starts at home The new Stanford Tourism Committee is looking forward to the year ahead with a number of key projects in the pipeline. The first is a drive to get Stanfordians enthusiastic, informed and on-board with supporting local tourism initiatives, while rolling up their sleeves for Stanford.

‘We’ve got a great village here, and we all need to take ownership of that. Everyone in town has a role to play in Stanford’s success, and we’re looking at growing not only the village’s profile, but also increasing in revenue for Stanford’s local business owners. We need to work at getting our retail mix right. It’s a village built on entrepreneurship – we need to encourage that,’ says William Stephens, the committee’s new chairman.

Giving establishments the right platforms for spreading their messages is paramount to growth. A new Social Media Team has been recruited to nurture and build StanfordInfo’s Facebook platform, and a revamp of the current website is on the cards – positioning Stanford as an activity hub.

Another initiative is the beautification of the village. This is something villagers can already take part in as it begins with simple things like gardening at home. Other initiatives include improving signage, and implementing a book-and-pay system for accommodation. We’ll keep you all updated as we move forward, working to make sure that Stanford becomes 'the heart of the Overberg'.

Tourism Committee

NOSE TO TAIL TRAIL REPORT It is confirmed – Stanford really is the dog capital of the Overstrand. On Heritage Day dogs of all shapes and sizes walked the Nose to Tail Trail to raise funds for Stanford Animal Welfare. There was no fighting, no bickering – just lots of happy dogs and their owners enjoying their first taste of spring on our slightly muddy path along the river. Over R 3400 was raised and we are Two old dogs: Johan van Zyl and very grateful to our sponsors Jessi.

Hill and Merial for the dog prizes and to Oasis Water and Birkenhead Brewery for the bottled water. Thank you to all the participants, without you we could not look after all our needy pets.

Annie Ranger

Food Heroes on the Web Want to find the contact details of your Stanford Food Heroes or the people running your local markets? Visit our new website, http://www.yourfoodheroes.com/, to find the Stanford Food Heroes, your local markets and much more. Click on ‘Find Local Food’ to start. Or click ‘Join us’ to be part of this new food community.

For more information, contact: Cath Croxton 078 254 5693 or info@yourfoodheroes.com

Vuka News

news & updates

Exciting New Community Developments Vuka Energy Savings are very excited at the new partnership with Hermanus Rainbow Trust which will bring with it possibilities for the local community to be involved in the programs already in place in other centres of the Overstrand like the ‘Community Baking Revolution’ and the ‘Vegetable Garden‘ Tunnel project.

Honoring a strong woman At the Overstrand Mayoral Award for Excellence 2013 Presentation on 27 August 2013, Florentina Radebe was given recognition as the person who plays a key role for Vuka Energy Savings in Stanford.

She is the supervisor, trainer and presenter in transferring knowledge about energy saving technologies to poor communities, helping them not only to save money, time and energy but also to minimise the risk of shack fires.

Congratulations Florentina!

Elma Hunter and the Vuka Team

Florentina Radebe

STANFORD PROPERTY SALES Nine properties in Stanford were issued with a sales certificate in September. These figures include name transfers.

Centennial celebrations Stanford NG Kerk celebrated 100 years with a bountiful bazaar and magnificent flowers.

Potjie party: (back from left) Naomi Geldenhuys, Gerrie Geldenhuys, Koos le Roux and Frans Geldenhuys, (front from left) Andrew Williams, Frans Geldenhuys, Eugene Geldenhuys, Robert & Cathy Geldenhuys.

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sport talk

Mountain biking come rain or shine Our last two races were muddy affairs. Riders and bikes crossed the finish lines coated in thick layers of orange or brown mud. On 31 August we rode in the Idea Fruit MTB Race at Vyeboom on the banks of Theewaterskloof Dam. Against a backdrop of the snowcovered Franschoek Mountains, a couple of hundred ‘die hard‘ cyclists rode, pushed, slithered and skidded around a course of endless short, sharp climbs, seemingly purposefully chosen so as to push the hapless riders to their limits and beyond.

On 8 September we went to Caledon where under a heavy sky threatening rain, we took part in the Staalwater MTB Challenge.

This was a new route from previous years, due to new landowners preventing access for the old routes. Although the charm of cycling through the forests and alongside wheat fields was now largely lost, a good ride was still had by all. As the route now follows mostly district and farm roads, fast times were recorded with everyone getting a good dunking in the river crossing.

On 21 September many Overbergers will be travelling to Uniondale for the 100km Karoo to Coast MTB Ultra Marathon to Knysna. May the wind be at our backs and the weather be kind to us. Jenny Hayes

STRAND-VELD HIKING DATES

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER: Swartbergroete naby Caledon Veldblomme-tuin.

Leier: Dirk Bester 083 961 5461. R40pp & toegangsgeld. Vertrek 7h00 vanaf Gansbaai Toerisme kantoor.

Running calendar 5 OCT 12 OCT 13 OCT 19 OCT 26 OCT 10 NOV 23 NOV

Berg and Beach Trail Run 27km, 2 days. Fernkloof Ceres Mitchell's Pass 21km and 10km Outsurance Gun Run 21km, 10km and 5km. Cape Town Voet van Afrika 42km, 21km and 10km. Bredasdorp Botrivier Van der Stel Pass 21km, 10km & 5km. Bot River Cape Point Half Marathon Die Vlakte Marathon, 21km & 10km. Heidelberg (this is the last Comrades qualifier for 2013!)

21 DEC Onrus 10km 31 DEC Danger Point Half Marathon For more info visit out www.runnersguide.co.za

Overberg Agri bied met trots die 8ste ‘Tuin van die Jaar’ kompetisie

Overberg Agri is proud to host the 8th ‘Garden of the Year’ competition

Overberg Agri bied met trots die 8ste “Tuin van die Jaar” kompetisie aan vir alle huiseienaars, kranige tuiniers en omgewingsbewuste natuurliefhebbers in die Overberg. Tuiniers word nie net beoordeel op die prag en gesondheid van hul tuine nie maar ook op die kreatiwiteit wat hul gebruik het om iets spesiaal te skep. Ons neem ook stappe wat deur tuiniers geneem word om hul omgewing te bewaar in ag.

Overberg Agri is proud to host the 8th annual “Garden of the Year” competition in the Overberg and we invite all gardeners, homeowners, and environmentally aware nature lovers to participate in this event. Gardeners are not only judged on the health and beauty of their gardens but also on how they’ve used their creativity to develop something special. We are also taking into consideration what steps gardeners are taking to conserve the environment.

Die 8ste kompetisie beloof om net so wonderlik as die eerste sewe te wees met talle groot pryse op die spel vir die kategorie wenners.

Die “spogtuine” van die Overberg sal tydens ‘n oggendtee op 16 November 2013 om 9h30 by die Overberg Agri Handelstak in Stanford aangewys word. Die kategorie wenners sal almal wegstap met spogpryse vanaf ons borge sowel as ons eie Stanford Kwekery.

Gaste gaan onderrig kry in klein praktiese tuin projekte en ander handige tuin wenke deur David Viljoen van Mercury Designs, bekend vir sy landskap ontwerp reg deur Suid-Afrika op Tuine en Tossels.

The 8th competition will be as exciting as the first seven with prizes going to all category winners. The “winning gardens” will be announced at a morning tea-function on 16 November 2013 at 9h30 at the Overberg Agri Retail Branch in Stanford. The category winners will receive prizes donated by Overberg Agri Stanford nursery and participating sponsors. Guests will be enlightened on how to tackle small practical garden projects and given handy gardening hints by David Viljoen, famous for his landscape design skills throughout South Africa on Tuine en Tossels.

Alle belangstellendes kan die prysuitdeling bywoon deur plek vir hulself en 2 vriende te bespreek by Suzanne Rossouw (028 341 0691) voor 25 Oktober 2013. Inskrywingsvorms, wat 'n volledige uiteensetting van die beoordelingskriteria en kategorieë bevat, sal beskikbaar wees op Overberg Agri se webtuiste (www.overbergagri. co.za) en by Overberg Agri Handelstakke. Vir navrae, skakel: Colin van Dalen 028 214 3800 of Suzanne Rossouw 028 341 0691.

Alle inskrywings moet ons teen 18 Oktober 2013 bereik.

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Should you and 2 friends wish to attend the competition prize giving, make a reservation with Suzanne Rossouw (028 3410 691) before or on 25 October 2013.

Entry forms with the competition details and judging criteria are available at all the Overberg Agri Retail branches and on the website www.overbergagri.co.za. For enquiries, contact: Colin van Dalen 028 214 3800 or Suzanne Rossouw 028 341 0691.

All entries must reach us by 18 October 2013

The Debate continues... the Ban on Booze According to the latest media update regarding the proposed bill to ban all forms of alcohol advertising and sponsorship: • The legislation would result in a loss of R4.3bn for sports development and would cost the broadcast media R1.4bn in lost revenue if it was adopted in its current form.

• The SA Chamber of Commerce said the restriction would not only harm the

industry but have a detrimental ’ripple effect on the economy‘ viz. advertising, retail and hospitality industries.

• According to senior economist Econometrix, Rob Jeffrey, 'the ban would make little difference in the fight against alcohol abuse'. His research indicates that there is no statistical relationship between advertising spending and alcohol consumption in South Africa.

• And the Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol Use says that the

A shoddy job

FINANCE MATTERS Old Boar

No sooner had the September SRT hit the streets and we were besieged by water problems. We have had a long string of plumbing issues – all due to poor workmanship. Initially the pipe into the conservancy tank was not correctly installed and as the trench was filled in the pipe bent and was pulled out of the tank – dispensing a large part of the effluent into the surrounding soil for a number of years. Then a toilet blocked and the easiest solution was to install a new direct line into the conservancy tank. That worked well until the heavy rains came – the plumber had not blocked off the old pipe which resulted in 5000 litres of ground water flowing into the tank each day. Our municipal men did a sterling job keeping the water level down but we had to dig a lot of holes to find the source of the inflow and now the carport needs a new floor.

Meantime the JSE all-share index has risen almost two and a half times since March 2009. Why? Every analyst has his own ideas but ‘Quantitative Easing’ (or printing money) by the major economies has certainly helped. The deterioration in the value of the rand is another while inflation is not an innocent bystander. As the currency weakens certain assets, like shares and property, tend to ‘revalue’. More importantly on a day-to-day basis the price of food is directly impacted by a weaker currency as input costs, in particular fuel and labour, rise dramatically. Go to any supermarket and compare prices with those of a year ago and see if they have risen by the official inflation rate of about 6%. You will be lucky to find any and increases of 20% are not uncommon. Almost all countries ‘massage’ their inflation figures by changing the mix or weighting of the items measured. This is done for many reasons, mostly political. At the moment it seems that R15 per litre for fuel will be here before we ever see R12 again and that is not counting any decision to abandon e-tolling and add 50c to the petrol price!

wine talk

By Tania Weich

health departments ‘made it impossible for the alcohol industry to make input on a proposed ban on alcohol advertising.’

Evidently we have quite a large culture of fence-sitting resulting in silence from our local consumers. Personally, I prefer to sit (or stand) this one out with a glass of wine in hand, enjoying the luxury of being able to make an informed decision on what to buy – through the advertising, which is currently still allowed.

By Churton Collins

legal talk

Who's sorry now?

Actions will speak louder than words.

Brenda Lee, barely in her teens, sang it: ‘I’m sorry, so sorry, that I was such a fool’, in an exquisite rendering of an eternal theme layered with puppy-inspired kitsch (paradox intended). I watch it on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eK_z4eJiS6k) when I feel a maudlin need to own up to all my sins in one charming moment. She sang it, we sing it and now the ANC Youth League are getting in on the act.

Upon receiving another judgement for defamation against them (R130 000) for calling an editor who happened to be a devout Muslim a drunkard, they have thrown in the towel and apologised to everyone they have abused over the years and promised never to do it again. All that insult to caring people of the nation, all the damage they have done to national unity, all those racist and sexist cheap shots, all the vile excrement they have thrown around for the pure pleasure of causing hurt and discomfort to caring South Africans – and then some character pops up and says ‘sorry about that’. Anyone who has been in the trenches of sin and guilt knows very well you can’t get away with it just like that. Penance doesn’t come that cheap – they’ve got to demonstrate genuine and serious intention to heal the raw racist wounds caused over the past years. Making Pietermaritzburg ungovernable to intimidate a High Court into finding in favour of the accused Jacob Zuma; fanning violence at the expense of wretched miners in Marikana; and mocking Helen Zille for being white, must be put behind them as squalid opportunism and low points in South African history. It means campaigning for education and health reform, working to grow industry and infrastructure and actively campaigning against corruption.

The hatred and division the League has consistently and virulently caused in the name of activism can be undone, and the time is right for them to get going. There are signs of the recession receding and the mining industry might have hit bottom. Saying sorry is a refreshing start, but its sincerity will be determined by action. Those two words sung

by Brenda Lee have stood the test of time, but the Youth League have a long way to go.

Editor's note: We bid farewell to Churton Collins as he and his family move to Cape Town. Come and visit us often, and breathe the fresh country air.

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school news The Stanford River Talk team wishes all scholars and students level heads, good health , focus and good luck for the fourth term.

OKKIE SMUTS

Grade 4-7 Afrikaans Spraak en Drama Eisteddfod: (back from left) Heleen Greyling (gold); Mar-Lize Potgieter (gold); Sonja Louw (gold); Anrika Brand (gold) TumĂŠ Bester (gold); Amy Hattingh (gold); (front from left) Leonay Plaatjies (silver); Coenette Goss (silver) and (sitting) Japie Louw (gold). Absent: Carla Germishuys (gold). All of these learners were coached by Mr Willie de Waal.

The third term is always time for fun considering no one is studying for, or preparing tests or exams. Fun still involves work at Okkie Smuts where teachers have been working hard to provide a well-rounded education for all the learners.

Sonskyn op lentedag: Op 2 September het Laerskool Okkie Smuts hul Lenteloop gehad. Wat ‘n genotvolle tyd het kinders, ouers en leerders gehad. Hier is die graad 1 leerders.

Everybody is doing a brand new dance now: The theme for the 2013 Review was Transport. Here are the grade 2s, doing the 'Locomotion'.

DIE BRON

District final spelling competition: (back from left) teacher L.E. Bolani; principal Sybill October; teacher F.N. Neki; (front from left) Zukile Plestin Gr.3 (3rd place) and Sinazo Ntwala Gr.6 (1st place).

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Afrikaans Eisteddfod Grade 4-7: (back from left) Masixole Sigwiji; Abby Williams; Rineez Ali; principal Sybill October (front from left) Mellison Booysen; Cashiefah Otto; Casedy Plaatjies; Careema Spandiel and Ruwayda Phillips.

school news Funimfundo School

Paper planes: Funimfundo pupils enjoying the simplicity of the river, the great outdoors and paper crafts.

TEEN TALK

Heartbreak Hotel

By Inez Malandain We all have to go through that painful thing called heartbreak. Here are some of my tips for how to handle the pain.

• Eat ice-cream – sure you'll pick up weight but you can cry over that later.

• Sob your eyes out and complain to your friends.

• Have uncontrollable angry fits and when you finally calm down, start the melodramatics all over again.

• Listen to sad music and eat chocolate.

• When you finally realise what he's worth, and that he wasn't worth the trouble, get off your fat butt and start exercising.

Most people have different ways of dealing with heartbreak. Sometimes we can't help what happens in our lives, but we can change how we handle each situation. It is hard losing someone you thought you loved but it can be easier forgetting about it and moving on. I am a hypocrite for saying this because I am still sad about my most recent breakup but I'm feeling happier each day. So stop worrying – we are beautiful and someone will see that and love us for it.

And next time, maybe I should skip straight to my last tip!

TEENAGERS OF THE VILLAGE Let us know if you want to debut your writing career in Stanford River Talk .

Contact the editor philippa.murray@gmail .com

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riday, 6 September was exactly the kind of day we love and strive for here at The Last Resort.

We had the pleasure of hosting the older children from Funimfundo - School 4 Thought and what a blast we all had.

A huge thank-you goes to Errnie and his River Rat for ferrying the kids firstly down the river and then back up to our place of disembark on the banks of Bluemoon Farm.

None of the children had ever been on a boat before, so to see the surprise and excitement on their faces when they arrived for the start of their journey was a pleasure to behold.

Upon landing at Bluemoon there was no holding them back and they charged off with sheer joy and freedom across the flooded fields. Reaching higher ground they came across a huge King Protea (Proteacea cynaroides) in full bloom, and their wonderment was captivating.

Finally we all arrived at The Last Resort where a lovely picnic had been laid out by the advance party. Paper and crayons were handed around the picnic table for the children to draw their experiences thus far, and they all drew a boat packed full of faces grinning from ear-to-ear!

After the picnic it was time to learn how to fold paper aeroplanes. Young children find delight in the smallest of things. Soon there were paper air jets flying all over The Last Resort whilst a flock of White Pelicans soared above. Once everyone had realised how well their jets could fly, it was time for a treasure hunt in the fynbos.

Great fun was had by all – we had a blast.

Many thanks too for Herman van Bon and his ever ready camera who captured many enraptured moments, and to Maryanne, Jeudi and "Goggo Jane" for their dedication and for making this day possible.

Craig Templer

Intrepid wanderer, Nathan For those of you who know little Natie – you may have noticed his absence from Stanford. And for those of you who don’t, I shall start right at the beginning.

W

hen my son was four, he watched a random National Geographic documentary and fell in love with a land far away. He winged on about Alaska for month after month until eventually I said (without much forethought), ‘Well best you start saving for your ticket.’ Little did I know that my then six year old son would take me up on that comment and so began Natie’s entrepreneurial journey.

Eventually, many-candy apples, glow sticks and literally thousands of cupcakes later, my little man’s stash of cash began to grow to a point that we realised ‘the little blighter is going to follow through!’ This was vaguely problematic as we had not budgeted for this trip at all. So began my mad scurry to try to organise all the activities he had dreamed of, on a non-existent budget. I was amazed by the kindness and generosity of so many Alaskans who helped make it possible for him to have the most incredible trip.

He got to feed tigers (not exactly Alaskan, but we were not about to decline!) at the Anchorage zoo; he flew in a helicopter up onto a glacier and got to go mushing with sled dogs; he spent a day at sea catching salmon and halibut; he went on a cruise to see glaciers, orcas and sea otters; he went to Denali National Park and saw bears in their natural environment feasting on berries; he saw moose, caribou and even polar bears, and lucky me, I got to escort him on this incredible journey!

A snow day: Sally and Nathan Dumont realizing a dream.

While none of this could have been possible without the kindness of strangers in Alaska, the truth is – he would never had made it past his first market without the kindness of so many Stanfordians who supported the exceptionally shy little blond-haired boy who stood silently behind his mound of cupcakes. From the elderly ladies who emptied their change into his moneybox to the children who spent their pocket money at his stall, and to all my mommy-friends who endured the sugar-rush their kids experienced after passing by Natie’s stand (once again, I apologise) – he would never have made it without your support.

The kind words and encouragement that he experienced has humbled us and made us so glad to be raising our family in this incredible community.

Thank you for making my little man's dreams come true.

Sally Dumont STANFORD RIVER TALK 9

nature talk

Broaching the subject of breaching Let us open up the floor to the debate.

The Klein River meanders past our picture-perfect little village of Stanford and broadens into a vast, sprawling estuary that teems with bird, fish and plant life. Yachts moor along the banks of the estuary tethered to jetties, and holiday homes' and guest-houses' windows smile onto fuchsia sunsets which reflect off the water.

But don't be fooled – this tranquil estuary (or lagoon as some insist they have always called it) gets folks hot and bothered. The issue of whether or not to mechanically breach the mouth and help the Klein River to flush into the sea stirs up a veritable nest of sand eels. This year, the river breached naturally and joined with the sea on 11 August but it only remained open for two and a half weeks before closing again briefly. It reopened a few hours later but, at the time of going to print, is closed again.

For about 150 years, people have dug channels and opened the mouth mechanically. Back in the mid 1800s, fishermen from Gansbaai and Hermanus had competitions to see who could dig through the fastest. The Municipality has opened the mouth at various different places, seeking the position where it would stay open for the longest.

Sometimes the water level in the estuary has risen so far that privately owned houses have found themselves wallowing in the shallows and facing irreparable damage. But, in contrast, the water level got so high this year while it was decided to refrain from interfering, that the alien blue gum trees began to drown along the riverbanks of Stanford. Maybe this is nature's way of showing us people how to do things better. Also, flamingos, pelicans and fish seem to be cheering on the 2013 decision for non-interference as the estuary blooms with energy and life.

So this is the debate – should we leave things up to nature and let the estuary open when it is good and ready, or should we help it along?

Please send us your comments, ideas and photographs.

Henry Siebert and Phil Murray philippa.murray@gmail.com

About to burst: The Klein River estuary just before a natural breech.

Bygone days: Fun on the banks of the Klein River in the 1920s.

Frogs and weather

FROG MYTHS AND BELIEFS

This is Naas Terblanche's second article in a new series in which he explores some of the strange and delightful frog myths.

Frogs have been associated with weather in many ancient cultures and even now, many people actually believe that frogs predict rain when they call. This makes a lot of sense if you consider that they tend to make a lot of noise during and before rainy spells.

The reason why frogs call during the rainy season is because they need wet conditions in which to breed. Tadpoles need water in which to develop and the abundance of food in the water on which to feed. So, in fact they do not really predict rain as is sometimes believed, but they utilize the wet conditions caused by rain for the aquatic part of their life cycle.

Rain frogs that do not have a tadpole stage in water mostly call when it is raining, because then the conditions are ideal for the

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development of their fertilized eggs in the moist soil. You can hear their high pitched whistles when it is overcast or raining.

Some Australian Aborigines and Native American groups believed that frogs were actually the bringers of rain.

In India, frogs were believed to personify thunder in the sky. Even the word for ‘frog‘ also meant ‘cloud‘ in Sanskrit!

In China, they see the ’toad in the moon’ and not the ’man in the moon’. The toad is also considered ’one of the five poisons of yin.’ They say that eclipses happen when the 'toad in the moon' tries to swallow the moon itself!

In Africa and probably elsewhere there is a belief that it sometimes rains frogs.

This belief possibly originated from the

phenomena that after a drought, when nobody sees or hear frogs, they appear from nowhere during a rain storm. It is then assumed that it rained frogs. It is of course quite possible that during freak weather conditions, a tornado can suck water from a dam or pond and deposit it elsewhere with frogs, fish and slippery creatures.

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bird talk

Birds for Do-dos Stanford fluffs out its tail feathers every October for its annual Bird Fair. Visitors of all kinds descend on the little heritage village which is still trying to lift its head above the waters left by the late winter rains. Bird photographers, river cruise twitchers and common, or garden weekenders flock to the village. Stanford is an easy place to get into the bird groove – as a tribute to the folk who don't know much about serious birding or bird calls, field guides or binoculars, here is an assortment of bird tails from the ordinary village people.

BIRD SPOTTING There are between 80 and 100 bird species on the river, but the most visible ones are the Red-knobbed Coots, Moorhens, Little Grebes, Cormorants, Weavers, Kingfishers, Yellow-billed Ducks, Lapwings, Herons, Warblers, Swallows, Ibises and Egrets to name a few.

My favourites are the Warblers. You will hear them in the reeds just about anywhere on the river. They are nothing to look at, typical little brown jobs, but their call is clear and sharp, every line different and amazing. Most common are the Little Rush-, Reedand the Lesser Swamp-Warblers.

Every river trip has its own highlights but some sights are unique.

One such an experience was watching a puff adder crossing the river and targeting a nest with two Water Thick-Knee chicks.

The parents went ballistic, screeching and flapping their wings.

Concern turned into admiration as I watched them fighting for their offspring, and admiration morphed into amazement when after almost an hour, the snake gave up and left.

Ernie Blommaert River Rat

Juvenile Greater Flamingo: Royd Frith captured this moment in the Birkenhead vineyard.

Stanford birds & birding Stanford is considered a birding destination of note. Here are some lesser known facts about Stanford and its birds: • Stanford has in excess of 247 varieties of birds.

• It has 34 of South Africa's 67 endemic birds.

• It hosts the longest and until recently, only annual Bird Fair, now in its 9th consecutive year.

• Has all five of South African National Icons.

• It has all three species of the mouse bird – red-faced, speckled and white-backed.

• The mousebird, endemic to South Africa, is the only bird that leans backwards in order to digest its food.

• It is home to flamingos which do not breed naturally in South Africa.

• It has the Buff Spotted Fluff Tail, arguably Stanford's most elusive bird.

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FANCY FISHING

Caspian Tern: Beak full of fish While I have yet to see the Spotted Eagle Owls, we did discover their nest on the river bank on Friday. If there are chicks there soon, it will be the third spring in a row that the owls have had chicks in the same spot.

There have been many stunning sightings in the time I've been cruising up and down the Klein River. Some memorable moments include watching a pair of Peregrine Falcons take out a Tern, attacking it relentlessly in the water until, after two failed attempts to catch and keep it (it escaped their talons twice in the air), one of them eventually managed to get a good hold and carried it to the river bank.

Another day, another hunt. Though I've never seen a Fish Eagle actually catch a fish here, I have seen one catch a snake! Speaking of snakes, occasionally we get to see puff adders swimming across the river, once near the boundary of Stanford. So keep a lookout when swimming.

On other days I have seen Caspian Terns fishing nearer the lagoon.

Sometimes the fish gets away, but one unlucky victim of a Common Tern escaped at a height of about 6-8 metres, only for the bird to do a magnificent inverted dive and re-catch the poor thing before it hit the water! True!

Tim Hague, Skipper, Platanna River Cruises.

To my ringneck, Zoey I have sorrow in my heart. You have spread your wings, flown out of the cage and into the wild. You were my companion for four years and our memories together will never fade. You are wise and your wisdom will help you to survive in the outside. You can fight to protect yourself. You showed your skill and mated with the prettiest of them all.

I have no doubt that you will adapt to your new surroundings. You could have been the perfect house pet, but you have decided to tackle wild life. If people spot a yellow ringneck in Stanford, they will photograph you and give you a wave to wish you good luck.

Zoey, you will be missed. Farewell friend.

Ian Pieters

bird talk

PEEK-A-BOO The story of the Stanford Bird Hide started with Stanford Conservation and the Bird Club joining forces to recreate the wetland that Stanford has long hidden. This initiative was welcomed by Ward 11 of the Overstrand Municipality without whose support this would not have been possible. At the same time as the Stanford wetland received the official recognition of this wetland, forces were set loose to build a key element of the newly-proclaimed birding gem, a bird hide.

Willem Appel Dam: The site of Stanford's first bird An innocent property purchase hide. uncovered a giant Wendy house, 5mx11m in size. The new owners, avid Stanford Bird lovers, were bemused as to what to do with its cavernous wooden ’hall’. Eagle Eyes, the educational initiative, started in Stanford in March with the intention of educating young children about birding and conservation, had an idea! Offer it as a donation to Kat Myburgh and his Overstrand Muncipality team, with the proviso from the donor that it was to be used to build Stanford's first bird hide. In addition it had to be wheelchair friendly and given as a gift to all Stanfordians. It was to be designed to act as the Eagle Eyes 'campus' for their educational activities.

Kat and his team, Cape Nature and architect, Vernon Head, supplied a design that enabled Stanford's birders to enjoy birding at a higher level. Katapillar Myburgh and team had the Wendy house down in a flash and whisked it away for some re-design, adding a strong flavour of expertise from the Stanford Bird Club. Voila, a new bird hide was born!

This wonderful hide, on the increasingly-popular Willem Appel Dams, with the likes of the Little Bittern, Purple Heron, African Purple Swamphen, White-backed Duck plus a sighting of a Baillon's Crake, has now become one of the crown jewels of this gem of an Overberg birding destination. Where else could you immerse yourself in birding paradise a mere five minutes from the town centre.

Join the fanfare of the official opening of the hide led by Chief Conservation Officer of Intaka Island, Alan Liebenberg, Bird Life South Africa chairman Vernon Head and Eagle Eyes' Education Initiator, Lindsay Frith @ 11h00 on 5th October for the grand opening followed by a walk on the wild side, Stanford's amazing Wandelpad.

I hope this is what Birding Heaven is made of.

Royd Frith

Polly wants a cracker

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irds make great pets. They are entertaining and fun but require very little from us in the way of training and exercising.

They do, however, need specific care. When we keep birds confined to cages or aviaries it becomes our responsibility to fulfil the requirements of their natural habitat. Always buy the largest possible cage, bearing in mind the gap between bars as smaller birds easily pass through bigger spaces.

A cage should be big enough to allow them to stretch their wings and fly. Appropriately sized perches made from non-toxic wood should be replaced often. Clean cages, dishes, perches and toys regularly.

Disinfect from time to time using a

Make your own bird suet cakes These are inexpensive treats for wild birds.

Make them yourself, and hang them outside.

Place them inside a wire bird-feeder or just hang them in a tree. The bird activity in your garden will increase dramatically. Just remember, hang them high enough that you are not luring wild birds into a dangerous feline hunting zone.

YOU WILL NEED: 1 cup fat (store bought suet, lard, vegetable shortening or homemade suet made from melting animal fats cut from beef, lamb, chicken or pork) 2 cups dry ingredients (wild bird seed, plain raw oats, plain unsalted nuts or dried fruits, coarse mealie meal) Recycled yoghurt pots Twine or string

Melt the animal fat in a pot and then stir in the dry ingredients until the suet is absorbed.

Make holes in the bottoms of the yoghurt pots and pull a piece of twine or string through the holes.

Pack the seed/ suet mixture into the yoghurt pots.

Chill in the fridge overnight.

Removed from the fridge, and cut the plastic yoghurt pots away.

Tie a large knot in the bottom of the twine.

Hang in your garden.

By Stanford veterinarian, Dr Olga Koorts

safe substance like F10. The cage should be placed in a safe place away from extreme heat or cold, but where it is part of the activity in the house.

Birds are social creatures, most of them living in flocks. If you are away from home for most of the day, consider getting a second Tweety to keep the first one company. Although birds keep themselves clean by grooming, most will enjoy a shallow bath or regular spraying with water. Birds have very specific dietary needs.

They often eat only a favourite kind of seed, ignoring others depriving themselves of essential nutrients like proteins and vitamins. A formulated (pelleted) diet with added fresh

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vegetables and fruit is a more balanced diet. Make mealtimes a mentally and physically stimulating experience by hanging food from the cage, inserting fruit in toys, pushing seeds into fruit or feeding mealies on the cob. Avoid avocados, chocolate, caffeine, onions, apple seeds and fruit pips.

No food should be left out for more than 24 hours.

In nature birds spend their days foraging, flying and being constantly alert. It is very important to provide them with stimulation in the form of company (even by leaving the TV or radio on) and toys. Swap toys often and avoid metal clips and skewers which could cause injuries.

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In a first for the Cape Winelands, an award-winning winemaker and a Michelin-star chef come together to bring you an unforgettable food and wine experience at Springfontein Wine Estate on the banks of the Klein River in Stanford.

We are proud to announce the opening of our unique restaurant Springfontein Eats on the 8th of October 2013. Winemaker Tariro Masayiti was recently awarded the Absa Top Ten Pinotage trophy amongst other awards. Our Master Chef Jurgen Schneider received Michelin stars during the 15 years he and his wife Susan ran their restaurant in Germany. Now, they have brought their wealth of expertise to Stanford.

Chef Jurgen's focus is on what is seasonal and local so expect a refreshingly novel menu featuring foraged plants, home-grown vegetables from the Springfontein garden and other locally sourced produce. Paired with a wine list starring Tariro's award-winning wines and featuring a selection of other local and international wines - a meal at Springfontein Eats will be an eye-opening gourmet experience.

Springfontein Eats is open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday and for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

Our cellars are open daily for tasting, no booking required. Lovely guest cottages are available for those wanting to stay over in Stanford.

Stanfordians are welcome to sip on a glass of wine while discovering our new fine quality restaurant.

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health talk COLOUR MIRRORS

Healthy teeth from childhood

Lying in the balance Melissie Jolly explains the significance of magenta in achieving physical, emotional and spiritual harmony.

Magenta is the last colour in the chakra chart. It relates to the energy centre just above the crown known as the Soulstar.

It is the colour of Divine (God’s) Love, and of the Divine in your life.

It brings light into dark situations and it is a healing colour.

In the positive, this colour forms a bridge between the physical (red) and spiritual (violet) world, thereby bringing the Divine into everyday life.

Magenta is great for putting you in the moment. If you are fully present in the moment you let go of your past and of what you’re projecting into the future resulting in your actively living and appreciating each day.

With magenta as a favourite colour you seek harmony and balance in every aspect of your life. Magenta helps to release old patterns of thinking and behaviour that no longer serve you, helping you to grow spiritually. You have a Divine connection and therefore are successful in manifesting and creating your reality.

In the negative, magenta relates to burnout, feelings of separation and isolation, despair and abandonment, even feeling abandoned by God. Magenta offers great support for working with gifted children, remembering your dreams, bringing a Divine Awareness into everyday experiences and living in the present. It also generates acceptance, tolerance, support and patience.

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Mother and dentist Dr Wanya van der Walt gives advice on caring for children's teeth.

Plaque will form on a child’s teeth and gums as soon as the first tooth appears. It is important to start an effective and suitable cleaning routine for a child, as soon as possible to help prevent tooth decay and gum problems.

Available cleaning methods: 0-1 years: Special wipes, designed to wipe a baby’s teeth are available. These wipes enable a parent to clean the surfaces of baby teeth to prevent plaque forming on the teeth. A wash cloth can also be used with lukewarm water; no soap or toothpaste.

1-5 years: As soon as the child permits, a small-headed toothbrush with a round tip should be used to start the brushing routine. Children’s toothpaste should be used, according to the age of the child, and never more than a pea-sized amount should be placed on the toothbrush. Make sure your child spits all the toothpaste out to prevent future staining of teeth. Ideally brushing should take place twice a day, after meals. Up until the age of seven years it is the parents' responsibility to brush the teeth properly.

6 years- older: These patients can start with a pea-sized amount of adult toothpaste containing fluoride. A dental check-up twice a year is very important to ensure normal dental development.

Visits to the dentist should also be a pleasant experience for the child. Parents should try to avoid using trips to the dentist as a punishment or as a deterrent for bad behaviour, as a happy and calm child patient ensures a calm adult patient with healthy teeth!

We try to make the first visit non-procedural and more informative in a relaxed and kind environment. That is why it is imperative to introduce the dentist from as early as two years, and not only when the child is suffering from toothache.

Thank you to Dr Anri Schoeman for her contribution.

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garden talk by Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw

Create your own miniature water garden A fun summer project is to create your own miniature water garden in a waterproof container. Any thing from a wine barrel to an old tub can be used to create your feature. If you use a pot (minimum of 45cm tall) make sure to plug its drainage hole with putty and seal the sides with a waterproofing sealant.

Use a few coats of sealant and leave the pot to dry overnight. Once you've selected your container and it has been properly sealed, the fun can begin.

Select a nice sunny spot and place your container in its permanent position. Now select your plants. A water lily or waterblommetjie is always a good choice as it grows fast, will cover the water surface quickly and flowers for a long time during the season. For height and to create interest make use of marginal plants like water irises, arum lilies, umbrella palms, water plantain, Sweat Flags or Broadleaved Arrowheads. The plants can be in plastic containers covered with gravel on top.

Start your arrangement by covering the base of the container with washed gravel and levelling it out. Arrange bricks on different levels in your container to suit the depth requirements and sizes of your plants. The lilies can be positioned as deep as one metre in the water but 45cm deep will also do. The marginal plants must only just be submerged in the water. Fill the pot halfway with water and let it stand overnight to help the chemicals in the water disperse. Arrange your plants in the pot and slowly finish filling the container with rain water or more water that has been standing overnight. You can also make use of a pump to keep the water circulating. Add an old tap or watering can for interest. In the summer the plants will grow quickly and cover the water surface which in turn will help to prevent algae from growing. If algae does start to grow take everything out of the container, scrub it clean then put everything back as originally arranged.

Tree Whizz Recently, someone asked if there were any plans for tree planting to celebrate September's Arbour month.

The answer is that we plant trees in public open spaces every year.

Who's we? Well, that depends! To date, many individuals have made contributions for which we are deeply grateful. Basil and Bea Whittaker have been willing collaborators year Blooming splendour: The after year, as has Ansie Reitsma, and the Stanford Conservation Trust Keurboom is putting on a good show. has ponied up funds regularly. But there are many others too, and each contribution is valued, no matter how small.

I am an ardent believer in putting something back and as Stanford is my personal playground, each tree that I see through to adulthood is my small way of giving back to the environment that nurtures me.

Planting trees in public spaces is not for the faint-hearted though, and each act of vandalism is heartbreaking.

I would like to celebrate one small success story, and perhaps herewith motivate other people to get involved.

In August 2011, the volunteer group Serve A Village (www. serveavillage.org) spent some time in Stanford. Facilitated and sponsored by Rotary, it was decided to plant several trees with the group. We'd finished planting the trees pre-allocated when Sally Filmer drove past and said, 'I'll sponsor four!' Without further ado I drove to the CRK and grabbed four trees. I chose a variety of indigenous trees - one for forever (Yellowood), one for instant gratification (Keurboom), one for interest (Rooiels), and the last just because I could (Ficus)! These four trees live close together on the wandelpad at the end of Adderley Street.

Three years later, the Keurtjie is now a mass of incredibly dark flowers (they are usually paler – I KNEW it was a special tree!) and the little Yellowwood is pushing out beautiful juicy fresh growth. Every time I walk past them I smile.

If you would like to participate, then just let me know what you're able to contribute, be it an hour to dig a hole, or cash to sponsor a new tree.

If you would like to commemorate a beloved person or pet, what better way to do it than by planting a living memorial?

And please, if you observe someone vandalising a sapling, PLEASE take a stand and help us save our future!

Tracy Paton

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OUT OF THE HAT

Of mice and men... and which has got it right?

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here are a plethora of reasons why we Stanfordians have been drawn to live in this little, old village. I have a plethora all of my own. One, that I have grown to hugely appreciate and cherish over the past three and a bit years, is simplicity.

The simplicity is never more beautifully apparent than when I sit at my kitchen window in the mornings and look out over what I call ‘my back garden sanctuary‘... and beyond that to the fields where Howard's horses graze along with a group of fallow deer and guinea fowl and geese and ducks. And whatever else blew in overnight.

Beyond all of this are the magnificent trees that line the river. And the river, flowing purposefully towards the lagoon, now an estuary blissfully married to the ocean. Beyond the river is Sillery Estate, the first ranks of houses one sees of Stanford. And, beyond the village, the rolling hills and their eventual horizon, which blends harmoniously with the great Overberg sky, proud purveyor of glorious sunrises and the most ridiculously ornate cloud formations, beguiling in swiftly changing moods.

But I summon you back to my home. And the little sanctuary outside my back door which belongs to the birds and the family of Fourstriped Field Mice. And anything else that wants to afford me the privilege of visiting or taking

up residence here.

Each morning I go out briefly, whistling my signal that the seed and breadcrumbs and, occasionally, leftover bits of cheese have been deposited on the old table and under the milkwood. Then I sit back with coffee to enjoy the unscripted theatre of creatures small and even smaller. And I think. And I lose myself in the wonder of it all.

And the birds and the mice fly and scuttle.

And they eat together. And both are terrorised by the dive-bombing evil that is the supremely irritating Pintail Whydah male. Which I'm tempted to trap and post off to a research station on the icy edges of the Arctic. Him aside, the birds and mice get along beautifully.

And, out on the fields, the horses and the geese and the fallow deer and the guinea fowl have all found their place – and their food sources – in perfect harmony.

So, I sit and think and ponder and let my imagination run wild – and I wonder why it is that many Syrians cannot sit and eat at the same table with many other Syrians. And I wonder why Christians cannot stand as one with Muslims. And white with black.

And men who wear luxuriant moustaches and are fond of wearing yellow shirts and purple stovepipes and breed budgies with those who are bald and completely dig throwing out a red paisley pattern vibe while cleaning their

fish tanks. And those who own humungous and shiny SUVs with people who drive battered bakkies with home-made racing stripes.

And I am left to ruminate over this. And to wonder why. And to look at the birds and mice.

And live in the simple and wondrous harmony of it all.

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art & culture The Children’s Madiba

PLAYING BY EAR BOOK REVIEW

– The Life Story of Nelson Mandela Written by Sean Fraser and Illustrated by Tom Kyffin

This wonderful new children’s book is about the story of Nelson Mandela, his life as a farm boy, a lawyer, a husband, a father, an activist, a leader and a hero. It covers his journey from his happy childhood in the Eastern Cape through to his eventual retirement from public life in at the age of 90 in 2008. It gives a clear and interesting insight into the challenges he faced and the adversities he had to overcome in the long journey to free the people of his beloved country. It also describes the political and social landscapes of the country during his life, which makes for interesting reading. The story is beautifully told without sentiment and is easy to understand. The illustrations by local artist, Tom Kyffin, are beautiful and echo some of those wonderful photos that we have all encountered in newspapers and books over the years. The true character and the story of the man are very well represented in language that even relatively small children will understand. Every household should have one and it is recommended reading for children – of any age!

Karen McKee

Die Kinders se Madiba

– Die Lewensverhaal van Nelson Mandela Sean Fraser en Tom Kyffin Hierdie wonderlike nuwe kinderverhaal volg die storie van ons groot leier, Nelson Madela, as jong seun, eggenoot, vader, prokureur, akitivis, leier en as held. Dit begin by sy lewe as ‘n gelukkige jong beeswagtertjie op sy pa se plaas in die Oos-Kaap, en volg sy lewensverhaal tot by sy uiteindelike uittrede van publieke lewe op die ryp ouderdom van 90 in 2008. Die storie is pragtig en sonder sentiment, en boonop maklik om te verstaan. Die illustrasies deur 'n plaaslike kunstenaar, Tom Kyffin, is baie aantreklik en eggo sommige van die wonderlike foto's wat ons al teëgekom het in koerante en boeke oor die jare. Die ware karakter en die storie van die man is baie goed verteenwoordig in taal wat selfs relatief klein kinders sal verstaan.

Karen McKee

Down the road less travelled Twice a year, over a weekend, the artists of Baardskeerersbos open their homes and studios to visitors. The B-Bos Art Route is an artist-driven initiative started in 2008.

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By Andrew Herriot

Barbra Joan Streisand – The Voice Recently while I was researching suitable materials for the forthcoming Stanford Players December 2013 Extravaganza, Broadway in Stanford*, I came across a truly enchanting track, 'Music of the Night', from Phantom of the Opera by Barbra Streisand and Michael Crawford (remember the hapless Frank Spencer in 'Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em'). I also remembered somewhat dreamily the beautiful Barbra in the film The Way We Were (1973) where she played alongside a fairly good looking Robert Redford. Who can recall the scene at the beginning of the film where Streisand spots a charming military officer (Redford) dozing at the bar and we were left in no doubt as to what she was recollecting as the haunting melody ‘lit the corners of [her] mind’ while Streisand’s eyes revealed unerringly her seductive thoughts from a time past.

To present an appreciative critique of Barbra Streisand who has 'the most heavenly voice' (Shimon Peres said this at his ninetieth birthday recently) is a tough task. Throughout the five plus decades of her career she regularly produced hits and memorable albums working with legendary greats such as the Gibb brothers ('Guilty' and 'Woman in Love'), Kris Kristofferson ('A Star is Born'), Queen of Disco Donna Summer ('No More Tears'), the fantastic mega star David Foster who produced a stunning version of 'Somewhere' for her, and Neil Diamond ('You Don’t Bring Me Flowers'). Her greatest achievement as a movie maker was probably the monumental film Yentl where she did just about everything; producer, director and star.

During her creative years, Barbra took time off to marry Elliot Gould, 1963, (Ocean’s 11, 12 and 13), divorce him, have an infamous affair with film magnate Jon Peters for about ten years and then marry James Brolin in 1998. Her son Jason Gould is now very much part of her stage act ('How Deep is the Ocean' at the London O2 Arena this year). The Brooklyn lass, a proud Jew, wowed British audiences at the age of 71! Her rendering of Max Janowski’s Jewish prayer Avinu Malkeinu (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=gOqjCENDhyk) is staggering; brimming with emotion. It reminded me of Mahalia Jackson’s superlative performance of the Lord’s Prayer at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1962 (ref: Volume 75 of SRT).

Streisand, the holder of numerous high ranking awards, said of herself, 'I am simple, complex, generous, selfish, unattractive, beautiful, lazy and driven.' I say she is quite simply captivating.

* BROADWAY IN STANFORD TO BE HELD ON 17 - 19 DECEMBER

ERWIN'S Traditional German Meat Products produced locally from only the best cuts of meat and spices Products available at our local Spar Cell 082 441 5533 • www.erwins.co.za

geskiedenis stories

By Martin Ranger

SOAPBOX Season’s greetings

Just like most towns in the region, Stanford’s economy relies heavily on tourism. The perception of many is that encouraging tourists to spend and to stay longer, and better still, to return, is a responsibility of the hospitality industry alone. Wrong – it is everyone’s responsibility!

Many businesses spend hours of time – and often fortunes of money – attempting to win our loyalty for their products or services. Sadly those efforts are often wasted because of poor staff training and motivation.

Once I was shopping in a Cape Town supermarket during what was clearly a visit from the ‘suits’. The staff were smiling and greeting as if they were auditioning for a job at Disneyland. The young woman who checked out my modest purchase was bubbly and obsequious.

‘So who is the most important person in this store today?’ I asked with a mischievous grin.

Sensing either a trap, or that I was truly moronic, her eyes narrowed. Eventually her face brightened as she enthusiastically pronounced the name of her employer’s high-visibility MD. ’No, it’s me; because I am a customer.’

The bubble popped. How could this be true?

Some years ago I was involved in the take-over of a competing retail company.

One of the numerous exercises that followed was to analyse, and if necessary close, one or other of the duplicated store locations. It was amazing to see that when confronted with possible retrenchment how the mind-set amongst the store teams changed. Suddenly they realised that their salary didn’t really came from a distant bank in Cape Town – it come from the profits they generated. Only then was it understood that the customer was their true employer, not the ‘suits’.

The Western Cape Government recently hired Bob Skinstad as a ‘Brand Ambassador’. The plan being that he would say positive things about the region at every opportunity. However, as residents we also have a responsibility to be positive.

Whether it’s when serving, giving directions, advice or sharing local knowledge we can all contribute to sustaining and growing our village’s reputation.

We want lots more to sample a taste of village life – let’s all try and make that taste a pleasant one.

Bovendrift

SJ du Toit

Transportryers het met hul waens by Bovendrift deur die Kleinrivier getrek. Aan die berg se kant, waar groot ou akkerbome staan, is die tekens van ’n uitspanning steeds sigbaar.

Deesdae sien ’n mens Bovendrift se huis, diep in die kloof anderkant Blue Gum Lodge.

Die buitekamer waar die siek kinders geslaap het, het slegs ’n kleinerige deur, maar geen venster nie.

Jan Paul de Villiers se seun, Abraham Pieter en sy vrou Martina het agt kinders gehad waarvan vyf jonk dood is. Thijsie is aan witseerkeel en vier aan tuberkulose dood.

In die familiekerkhof in 'n bloekombos is die grafte die stille getuienis van die treurspel.

Dis ’n verhaal van ’n siekte waarvoor destyds min of geen behandeling bestaan het nie.

Een na die ander lees ’n mens op die grafte van ’n jong kind wat gesterf het. Sou hulle mekaar aangesteek het? Kon die donker kamertjie bygedra het? Ander grafte vertel ook ’n storie. Frikkie die dwergie wat op die plaas gewerk het is in 1945 oorlede en word by die familie begrawe.

Lood Fourie was bekend as Oomie. Hy was bouer, plaasarbeider, skaapwagter en nutsman en het oral op omliggende plase gewerk. Oomie het geen kritiek op sy werk geduld nie. Hy’t woedend geword, sy goed gevat en geloop.

Twee van die ongetroude kinders wat oorgebly het was Tinie en Piet (Apie) wat sy winkel gehad het waar New Junk Shop deesdae is.

A private tragedy: The graves of the de Villiers children.

The de Villiers family of Bovendrif lost five young children, one from laryngitis and four from TB. They slept in a small room with only a door but no windows. Away from the house under blue gums, the family graveyard tells the sad tale; a story that caused much grief.

-RAKA WINEPosition Available For Tasting Room And Sales Assistant Successful Candidates must: • Have a keen interest in, and knowledge of wine • Have skills in computer literacy and administration • Be warm, friendly, outgoing, professional, reliable, trust-worthy • Do tastings, manage the guest experience and flow of tasting room • Maintain cleanliness of tasting room area Please fax CV to 086 606 5462 or email jorika@rakawine.co.za. Tel 028 3410 676.

WINE TASTING AND SALES Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturdays 10am - 3pm, Closed on Sundays 17km outside Stanford on the R326 www.rakawine.co.za • 028 3410 676 Selection of award winning wines available STANFORD RIVER TALK 19

classifieds There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanfordinfo where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope or design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za • cell: 079 523 8453 SMALL ADS: R1 a word • BOXED ADS: R85

FOR SALE

TWO SINGLE WOODEN TIP-UP GARAGE DOORS @ R600 each.

One automatic garage door opener with remote & rails R500 p Don 028 341 0655.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE p 082 324 6799 or 079 395 1763.

WETSUIT, full body, kiddies, size J1. R400. p 079 523 8453.

SERVICES

ADULT HORSE RIDING CLASSES. p Jake Uys on 079 468 9060.

CAPTURE YOUR 35MM slides digitally. R1 per slide. p Dirk Troost 084 643 4504.

EXPERIENCED HOUSE-KEEPER willing to clean your home from top to bottom on a daily basis p Hayley 083 759 5374.

HEAL YOUR LIFE® FACILITATOR offering weekly group and one-onone sessions. Are you ready to change your thoughts and change your life? p 071 382 9033.

RELIABLE & HONEST PAINTER. No job too small. Contactable references p Wilson on 072 223 2511.

SPECIALIZED KEYBOARD JAZZ TEACHING. p Andrew Herriot at 072 5717 846 or aherriot70@gmail.com for more info. First lesson free.

Solar Garden Lights Gorgeous garden solar lights to light up paths, plants and trees.

Path lights from R50 each to Bali lanterns R200. Call Pamela Trevelyan for advice and view lighting at Villa di Baia.

Sales at Warehouse prices direct to the public. You will NOT find prices like this in Cape Town. We import direct from Singapore.

Pamela 082 336 1573 ladyp@iafrica.com

VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT

AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY

Washing Ironing Tumble Drying Dry Cleaning Services Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 5pm 25 Queen Victoria st, Cell: 072 616 0976

guided multi-day trails & outrides along the whale coast & through unspoilt nature reserves. +27 (0) 82 667 9232 omstables@telkomsa.net www.africanhorseco.com

SM VERKOELING Tel: 087 808 2175 Sakkie Myburgh 083 771 0753 Alle huishoudelike herstelwerk STANFORD RIVER TALK 20

WHAT'S ON

L I V E S H OW Joshua Griersen & friends

DE HOOP STRETTONS-STANFORD BIRD FAIR & STANFORD FLOCKTOBER FESTIVAL 1-6 October, Stanford Village Green

SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER, 7.30PM

SHEBEEN CHIC 12 October Saturday, Stanford Hills Estate, See page 4.

at the

JOSHUA GRIERSEN & FRIENDS Saturday 19 October, 7.30pm, Speakeasy. 082 7811 704 STANFORD SUNSET MARKET 25 October Friday, Stanford Village Green, 6 - 8 pm

RAINFALL STATISTICS SUPPLIED BY Jake Uys

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

ave

Jan

11.5

12

8.5

19

14

35

37

22.4

Feb

39.5

25

11

17.5

20

16

16

20.7

March

49

27

20.5

20

26

28.5

29

27.8

April

70

21.5

27.6

30

56

53.3

54

48.9

May

45

31.5

55

66.5

83

43.5

55

54.2

June

75.5

50.5

106.3

91.5

88

86

84

83

July

102.5

76

97.5

43

56

103

33

73

Aug

66.5

71.5

89

46

74

125

234

101

Sept

49.8

74

88

35.5

25.5

73

60.5

58

Oct

73

39.5

92

50

25

111.5

64.5

Nov

89.5

91

31

57

42

26

58.8

Dec

37

35

6

40

23.5

6

33

Year

708.8

554.5

632.4

459

533

708

41.3

Tickets R50 @ Stanford Hotel Bottle Store or R60 @ the door. reservations@stanfordvillage.co.za phone: 082 7811 704.

Cosy cattery and kennel in lovely country atmosphere.

Qualified dog trainer.

weekly timetable

Well balanced diets, love and care.

028 - 3410 961

Monday 8h30am, Monday & Wednesday 5h30pm, Friday 10h30am Maitri Yoga, 35 Longmarket, Tasha Saha, 076 968 8608.

Monday 5h30 to 6h45pm Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, 082 350 0253.

Monday 6pm, Running Time Trials 5km, corner Adderley and Longmarket, last Monday of each month at Stanford Hills Estate.

Monday & Wednesday, 5pm, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877.

Tuesday & Thursday 5pm to 6pm, Tae Bo, Okkie Smuts school hall, Ronnie 083 655 4521.

Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm, Cycling, cnr de Bruin & Moore Sts, Sunday 6am Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935.

Tuesdays 8h30 - 9h45pm Iyengar Yoga with Marianne, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Tuesdays 9 - 10ham Yoga for beginners with Leli, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Wednesday, 6.30pm, Stanford Rotary Club Meeting, The Vine restaurant. Everyone welcome. Stephen 084 705 6719.

Thursdays 18:30-21:30 Heal Your Life® Evening Group Sessions 071 382 9033 Thursdays 8h30 - 9h45am Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, Stanford Hotel, Conference Room in Courtyard, Leli 082 35 0253 Friday, 5pm, Canoe Time Trials, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877.

Saturday, 10am – 12pm, Stanford Saturday Morning Market, Art Gallery Courtyard, 028 3410 591.

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

ST THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Morton St, contact Father Joseph Gabriëls 028 3410588 First Sunday of the month 10:30 Communion (Afr).

Second Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) Third Sunday of the month 08:00 Communion (Eng) Fourth Sunday of the month 10:30 Service (Afr) FULL GOSPEL CHURCH OF GOD cnr Queen Victoria & Bezuidenhout St. 09:30 Sunday service. Pastor Johnny van der Schyff • 028 3410 422.

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

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

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

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local services & facilities ACCOMMODATION Stanford Country Cottages Beloftebos Cottages B‘s Cottage Blue Gum Country Estate De Klein Rivers Valley Fairhill Nature Reserve Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oak Grove Farm Reiersvlei Farm Lodge Reed Cottage Walshacres Riverside Stanford River Lodge Stanford Hotel The Country Cottage Villa di Baia

082 320 0982 082 391 5331 028 341 0430 028 341 0116 028 341 0048 079 495 2971 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 082 091 3914 082 213 0512 028 341 0984 082 614 6322 028 341 0444 082 781 1704 083 553 0663 082 336 1573

List your business for just R12 a month (only R144/year).

Email: design@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or telephone 079 523 8453 CLEANING PRODUCTS PRW Agencies DRIVING SCHOOL Drive with Cait

083 358 6365

ELECTRICIAN H.C.D Electrical

079 182 8825

ENGINEERS Jardine Consulting Engineers 082 359 2287 ESTATE AGENTS Marlene‘s Properties Michael Thompson Estates

ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545

Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties

ALTERATIONS Caitlin‘s Dressmaking

083 358 6365

FIREWOOD Walshacres

ANTIQUES/FURNITURE Sir Robert Stanford

028 341 0048

ARCHITECTURE Guy Whittle Maureen Wolters

076 113 2741 082 450 3970

ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS Ons Winkel Traderoots

028 341 0647 084 643 4504

BEAUTY AND WELLNESS La Femme

028 313 0660

028 341 0967 082 941 9007

082 732 1284 028 341 0929 074 126 7770 028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 028 341 0685 082 898 4889

028 341 0961 028 341 0961

PRINTING & PUBLISHING The Really Famous Publishing CC 079 291 1588 REFUSE REMOVAL Andre's Services 083 276 6614 RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Art Café Stanford Gallery Barke Restaurant Graze Havercroft‘s Madré‘s Kitchen Marianas The Stanford Table

028 313 2814 028 341 0301 028 341 0116 076 243 1930 028 341 0603 028 341 0647 028 341 0272 028 341 0059 083 591 9600 028 341 0801

083 276 6614

SECURITY JSK Wrought Iron Safe Security

HAIR Jeanne Retief

072 318 2478

SEPTIC TANK TREATMENT Bob Hadley 082 901 9011

082 320 0982 072 616 0976

STORAGE Stanford Storage

082 950 6007

TAXI SERVICE Anytime Transfers

082 858 6765

TRUCKS & TRANSPORT Stanford Bricks

028 341 0685

WEDDING VENUES Beloftebos Mosaic Farm Sir Robert Stanford Estate Stanford Hotel

082 391 5331 028 313 2814 028 341 0647 082 781 1704

BOOKS Sir Robert Stanford

028 341 0048

HOME MAINTENANCE Stanford Country Cottages

082 320 0982

028 341 0410 071 219 9212

INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters

028 341 0209 082 450 3970

CONSTRUCTION Stanford Bricks

PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels

GENERAL HANDYMAN Andre's Services

084 728 7345

CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm Stanford Hotel

028 312 2225

083 276 6614 082 658 0427 028 341 0685 082 899 1172

HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages Village Laundromat

COMPUTERS Compuworld SMB Solutions 028 341 0718 084 705 6719

PEST CONTROL Overberg Pest Control

GARDENS & NURSERIES Andre's Services Krige Tree Services Walshacres Willowdale Nursery

BONDS/ HOME LOANS Tania Weich

CAR CARE J & J Motorwerke

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES African Queen River Cruises 082 732 1284 028 3410 929 Klein River Picnics 028 3410 693 Platanna River Cruises 073 318 5078 River Rat Boat Cruises 083 310 0952

LEGAL Alcock & Associates, Attorneys & Conveyancers 074 126 7770

028 313 2814 082 781 1704

NEWSPAPER Stanford River Talk

079 291 1588

028 341 0685

MARKETS Sunset Market

083 604 0808

WATER TESTING STANFORD - RIVER WATER RESULTS

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

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

WINE CELLAR & SALES Sir Robert Stanford Estate Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate

028 3410 647 028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841

STANFORD - RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS

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

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

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

DETERMINANT

AUG

JULY

E. coli STANDARD (0/100ml)

0

0

AUG

326

236

Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)

0

0

JULY

45

85

Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml) 0

0

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Celebrations in Stanford

Sybill October 17 September

Lydia Hardie 9 October

Ursula Hardie 15 October

Seymour Paterson 20 October

Primrose Zoleka Zawula 26 October

Ruby Walne 1 October

Basil Whittaker 10 October

Nonkoliseko Mngeni 3 October

Thembisda Apolisisi 12 October

Aphiwe Malele Sodam 17 October

Chanette Paul 20 October

Werner Jacobs 21 October

Henry Siebert 24 October

Ros Nale 26 October

Mivuyo Apolisi 3 October

Cade Ingles 13 October

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

Beauty Thobeka Apolisi 3 October

Aluve Mngeni 15 October

Tamara Krut 9 October

Reinhard Odendaal 14 October

Janice Gilman 29 October STANFORD RIVER TALK 23