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EDITORS NOTE
Merry Christmas
By Lorraine Lines
We urge you to be safe while in Stanford as we are unfortunately not exempt from the opportunist crimes which spike in holiday places over the festive season. Residents and visitors be safe in Stanford
Wishing all our Stanfordians and visitors a great Holiday Season in Stanford this December and January. If you’re reading this and haven’t been to Stanford yet – it’s about time you visited our village! (you can travel to us via Caledon too) This issue we say goodbye to our fantastic Art Director Lauren de Sousa. Lauren is returning home to Australia and we wish her only the best for the future. Thank you so much Lauren! To all our amazing contributors thank you for supporting us during 2018 extending thanks to our USA contributors too. Last but not least to Cheryl Lines-Barker & Andrew Herriot for keeping the typonese in check! A special shoutout to our readers & advertisers – when you support us you support our community – heartfelt thanks.
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Enjoy our beautiful village and be safe. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Lorraine x
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NEWS AND UPDATES
NEWS
LOCAL POLICE CHIEF AND CPF LAUNCH STANFORD SPORTS AGAINST CRIME Stanford SAPS commander Captain Winston Coetzee, in collaboration with Stanford CPF, is launching a youth sports initiative, which will kick off on Saturday 8 December. The aim is to keep children safe and off the streets, particularly at weekends and on school holidays. Ongoing sports events will be held into the New Year and beyond. All communities will be involved. The sports targeted are soccer, touch rugby, and netball. The inclusion of volleyball and dancing is being considered. Teams between the ages of 8 and 16 will be formed, captained and managed by the eldest in the various teams, with the aid of adult volunteers. The first project meeting was held at the taxi rank in the Skema at the end of October. Adult volunteers came forward to start the ball rolling. For the initiative Stanford has been divided in ‘road logical areas’ from which teams will be drawn and team managers have been appointed. The Stanford CPF logo will be the project logo and the slogan will be STANFORD SPORTS AGAINST CRIME. Each team will have a different colour and players will receive bibs in the colour allocated to their team. The CPF will approach the Department of Community Safety and businesses for funding. Donations of sports equipment by members of the public are to be delivered to Sergeant Byron Jones (cell 076 882 2205) or Constable Aneeza Jones (cell 083 561 7387) at Stanford SAPS. Monetary donations are to be made through Stanford CPF. Contact Kevin Husk (cell 082 809 3585) for account details.
STANDFORD 6'S It’s time for cricket! Join us on 26th December on the Village Green for the annual Stanford 6’s cricket tournament.
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This year Robbie Fleck’s team, The Boonies, will be fighting to retain the Umpires Cup. The Boonies have played in the tournament for so many years now and finally managed to win it last year. It will be interesting to see if they manage to retain the championship. 10 teams are taking part, playing in pools until the final two teams are left to play for the trophy. We encourage teams and individuals to enter the potjie competition which is always great fun. All cooking must be done on the field and entries are judged on presentation, taste and originality. Judge David Briers and his team will be making the final decision as to who is “simply the best” chef on the day. Our beer garden will provide ice cold beverages to slack your thirst and local food vendors will be on hand to satisfy your hungry tummys. So bring your families, friends, blow up pools and umbrellas and spend the day around the cricket pitch, watching highly entertaining cricket All proceeds from the day are being donated to one of our local schools, The Butterfly Centre. We thank the local residents around the Village Green for once again putting up with us for the day and invite you all to support this very worthwhile, fun day. Please contact me for enquires, food stalls and potjie entries. Mandy 082 683 6313 STANFORD RIVER TALK 4
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Please note that Queen Victoria Street will be closed from 09:00 - 16:00 on Sunday, 16 December 2018, for the Stanford Street Festival. QVS will be closed from Bezuidenthout Street to Church Street, and between 12:00 - 13:00, it will be closed up to Moore Street for the Stanford Dip.
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Residents in Longmarket Street and Shortmarket Street will also be affected. If you would like to collect access discs from the Tourism Office, this will indicate that you will be allowed through the road closure to access du Toit Street from Longmarket and Shortmarket in case of emergency. Public parking will be on the Market Square and marshals will control traffic. Helicopter flips will be take place from the Soccer field and will lead to some noise during the day between 10:00 - 16:00. We apologise for this disturbance. Thank you very much for your patience and support on this day. Stanford Street Festival Volunteer Committee
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LIVING SOUNDTRACK by Andrew Herriot
"A CHRONOLOGICAL E-GUIDE TO JAZZ OVER THREE CENTURIES" “A brash new style of music emerged in America at the dawn of the 20th century. The word jazz wouldn’t enter the vocabulary until 1912, but the music itself was first heard in New Orleans a decade or more before it had a name” (Ted Gioia). Jazz for me is a feeling, it’s an exhilaration; you hear it, you can see it in the performers indeed you can touch the very instruments that cause this feeling as your body reacts and rhythmically moves. Therefore I decided, selfishly, that I needed to understand more about jazz, something of the historical developments, its music derived from the early African plantation slaves and its musicians over the past 100 years or more, composers and writers hence I began reading, researching and gathering information. My hard copy is a Pictorial Reference Guide. It is for those readers who have a bent for history especially if you are interested in Jazz Music, what the Genre means and how it came to be. The emphasis is Afro-American music but not entirely – there are references to European, South African and World contributions to the Genre. You can begin at any page and dip into the information using the cross-indexing
pointers. It is a Compendium of dates, names and illustrative bibliographical notes largely drawn from authoritative texts and internet sources. The choices are personal but an attempt is made to be fairly comprehensive across the decades. To make very good use of this Guide you would need access to Internet but that is not necessary. The Guide can be used like a telephone directory. Use the Indexes and look for a name, title, date of birth (dob), a date of death (dod), a style of jazz, a CD tune or compilation, a musician, composer, singer, band, ensemble. The information is not 100% comprehensive but it covers the period from late 19th© to the present day performers some as young as 20+, altogether about 360 entries. Jazz musicians of great note are listed in order of dob, decade by decade, in Part 1. In Part 2 those same jazz musicians are listed in alphabetical order of first names. Jazz styles through the decades from Ragtime through Blues, Swing, Bebop, Modern Jazz, 3rd Stream, Cool, Hardbop, R&B, Rock Jazz to Free Jazz and Avant-Garde are all briefly explained with http suggestions that can be
obtained from YOUTUBE. In Part 3 you will find a series of articles written by the author about personalities in the world of jazz that have made significant contributions to the development and history of jazz music. There are useful pointers, lists and indexes contained at the rear of this e-Guide. As part of the package (a CD), with this Compendium, there are downloaded CDs of carefully selected jazz performances which when viewed can lead you to further interrogate the Guide and take your investigation to its ultimate and purchase your own copy and thus build up your very own jazz collection. For me this included the acquisition of fine jazz books. There is therefore a multiplicity of opportunities to follow up enquiries for those of you who are curious and seek more learning and awareness in a vast mindboggling sea of information. You can also add to this Guide but including newly discovered information and enter your notes into the blank pages provided at the end of this book. This is not a monologue with carefully sourced verifiable detailed citations therefore it should be referred to uncritically but with a balanced curiosity and open interrogation, for enjoyment and in anticipation of a better level of knowledge and general awareness. Throughout the continuum of this Jazz Guide, I stress the propulsive or indeed smooth rhythms, the complex harmonies, chords and scales including ‘blue notes’, syncopation, the musical styles, its international nature and appeal, and the evolution of improvisation. https://gum.co/joXKh. In 2019 I will seamlessly transmute my "Living Soundtrack" theme into "Living Poetic Lyrics", drawing comparisons of which comes first; lyrics or melody, the lyricist or the composer. How on earth can spoil poetically rhyme with girl?
SCORE SWOP SHOP WISH LIST IDENTIFIED NEEDS Apart from school supplies, requests have been made for the following items to be available from the Swop Shop: You are more than welcome to contact me: Mobile: 082 892 9507 Landline: 028 341-0372 Yours faithfully
Elma Hunter
SCORE co-ordinator CHRISTMAS PREZZIES WELCOME! STANFORD RIVER TALK 6
Soap Deodorant, Panties Toothpaste, Wash Cloths, Sanitary Towels Girls Underwear School Socks
SCHOOL TALK OKKIE SMUTS
All local schools are invited to send news and photographs each month.
We are proud of EMMA PRIVETT'S excellent performance during the Junior Triple Series held over 3 weekends. The first race took place in Paarl on the 23 October. Emma took the first place in the Guppies Girls under 10 category. The second race took place at Tygervalley Canoe Club, 27 of October. Emma took the first position again in her age category. The last event took place on 3 November, again at Paarl Canoe Club. She claimed the first position again and that placed her first overall in the Guppies Girls under 10 category. We are very proud of Emma and her superb achievements in this race EMMA PRIVETT' PADDELING HER WAY TO VICTORY
LITTLE RIVER
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD
Part of Little River Cottage School’s vision is to integrate with our community by involving local skills, talents and resources in teaching the children. One of the highlights of the children’s week is learning crafts like knitting and crocheting from Stanford ladies Elaine Teague and Gayle Swarts while Janika Dorland works her magic teaching them to sing and play the recorder. The children have also been privileged to have artist and parent, Neil Jonker, teach them charcoal drawing and bread making. Friday outdoor activities are another favourite and have included a recent visit to the Penguin Sanctuary and house building and wool dyeing at Little Brownstone Farm. For more information or if you would like to be involved please email them at info@littlerivercottageschool.co.za. STANFORD RIVER TALK 7
SCHOOL TALK
Dear Friends of the Butterfly Centre, WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP TO STAY OPEN Our centre is doing so well, with so many wonderful caring volunteers giving the children so many opportunities. The children are all progressing beautifully under the care of Teacher Sindy and assistant Vuyo. They also benefit from Speech Therapy, Art, Music and Sports coaching, as well as focusing on their individualised education programmes. They all love coming to school and are very enthusiastic about learning and playing with their friends. DESPITE OUR BEST EFFORTS, WE ARE CURRENTLY FACING A CASH FLOW CRISIS. Times are tough, and most parents are unable to pay full fees, and some have fallen into arrears. Delays to our plans to build a school (read further below) mean that we need funding to remain in our existing premises for another 6 months, with rental costs and overheads. Specialised teaching materials are of huge benefit to the children, but these are costly and parents cannot afford to contribute. We need to raise R100 000 to maintain our current operation as well as expand to the next phase by seeking another teacher and assistant. WHAT NEXT? Our intention is still to build a school/ skills development centre at Stanford Hills for these wonderful Butterfly children, which would take the pressure off fundraising long term as there would be no exorbitant rental costs involved. We were hoping to open for the beginning of the school year in 2019, but approval of applications to build have taken longer than we hoped. We have jumped through all the hoops, no objections have been received, and John McClachlan from Planactive assured us that we should have final stamped permission within the next two weeks. We have some very exciting prospects with large scale funders interested in supporting this project, and are meeting with builders on Wednesday 24th October for final quotes. But in the meantime, with our current bank balance we will not make it to that point. Please consider donating something to help this very vital part of our community, and these children.
NPO NUMBER 168Â 212 PBO NUMBER 930055624 ALL DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE: https://www.payfast.co.za/donate/go/Butterflycentre https://www.facebook.com/butterflycentre/ www.butterflyfoundation.co.za email tbcstanford@gmail.com Tel Sindy 072 8809520
BOOK TALK By Lesley Beake
Children’s Book Network (CBN) in Stanford
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f you happen to pass the Butterfly Centre on a Saturday morning, you might hear the sound of children having a wonderful time with books, stories and games. You might hear them singing, now that we have a choir under the direction of Vuyokasi Size and her husband, Phumlani. You might hear complete silence as they listen to a story. The children will belong to the very neglected group between 9 and 12. They can read, but often don’t. Our aim is to change that. Books are not just important for school purposes, they also let children’s minds - and their imagination - fly. CBN began six years ago with children in Red Hill informal settlement above Simon’s Town, moved to Clanwilliam – and then came to Stanford. For three years we have been working with children from Stanford South and De Kop, giving workshops to do three things: • Encourage a love of reading and books • Expose children to cultural and artistic activities • Make them happy! The workshops can range from a Saturday morning event to a threeday affair in the holidays. The children choose to come. The only requirement is that they collect a signed permission form from their parents or carer and bring it with them. Our workshops are themed - and the themes can range from Imagination (three-day Winter Workshop) to Bravery, Heritage, Bullying or Music. We start with books inspired by the theme and expand from there into activities which could include painting, making shadow puppets and masks, storytelling, dancing, singing in the CBN choir, listening to a visiting expert (anything from Astronomy to Zebras) and of course reading, and writing their own stories. We have some wonderful musicians on call who have entertained and inspired the CBN children with anything from Bach on the cello to slam poetry with guitar accompaniment. We work in English and there are several reasons for that. Our children communicate far better in that in that language than most people think – and there is sometimes
more than one home language in the group. When we ask them, the children themselves will say that they want to learn better English – and they are taught some subjects in it at school. We are also creating toolboxes of books and equipment so that the work can be done by teachers and librarians after a short training session. There is food, of course – a snack when they arrive and a hearty lunch with fruit juice or cocoa in the winter. We have to thank the Butterfly Centre for their consistent generosity in making their premises available – and special word of thanks to the Teen Team, students from Hermanus High School, who volunteer regularly and have a huge influence as role models for the children. For more information, please visit: www.childrensbook.co.za To find out how to help, please go to: www.childrensbook.co.za/network/get-involved
SOAPBOX by Martin Ranger his first shop came from the initials of his tea supplier - T.E. Stockwell, and part of his newlyanglicised name, Cohen. And so, in 1924, the Tesco brand was born. Cohen is probably best remembered as a resolute fighter against the retail price maintenance imposed by his suppliers. One by one Tesco’s providers of fuel, cigarettes and groceries were forced to accept either their loss of retail price control, or the substantial Tesco order book. Cohen believed that when he said ‘Cut price’ he meant it! Subsequently the practice was outlawed by the British parliament. ‘a wispy schmutter merchant offering oddments like ten dozen scratch ‘n’ sniff T-shirts’
Tea and sympathy This is a story that involves canned peaches, some tea and a large dollop of chutzpah. It begins in 1919 with a young British serviceman being demobbed from the Royal Flying Corps. His name was Jacob Kohen. Post-war Britain was very depressed and work difficult to find. Jacob, or Jack as he called himself, decided to go into business as a market stall trader. The local council allocated sites on a first-come basis and because Jack was a fast runner he always cornered the best one. He became a very successful operator in London’s East End street markets – a sort-of prequel Del Boy. One day he got word that a large consignment of Libby’s canned fruit that been water-
damaged at sea was being sold-off as imperfect. At that time the suppliers of goods to the wholesale grocery trade controlled the retail price. But ‘seconds’ or imperfect items were free from that restriction. Jack had a feeling that this was an opportunity to make a small financial killing – but he needed more cash to buy the consignment. Off he went to the branches of the banks around Hackney, but with little success. It was only at his last call on the Midland Bank in Mare Street that his business plan was considered sympathetically. Backed by a loan Jack bought the canned fruit, made a handsome profit and was at last able to move into formal retailing. The name he chose for
During the early Seventies I was a childrenswear buyer at J.E Cohen & Sons – the Tesco non-food sourcing arm. Jack was a fiercely loyal man and so occasionally I would get a call from his PA asking me to see an old friend of his who had something to sell. Subsequently I would meet with a wispy schmutter merchant offering oddments like ten dozen scratch ‘n’ sniff T-shirts or several gross of Postman Pat teething rings. As diplomatically as possible I would point out that we had sophisticated planning, sourcing and quality protocols and that our orders were rarely less than ten thousand pieces… A further expression of loyalty recalled that original start-up loan. Cohen insisted that Tesco PLC leave its bank account at the Midland Bank in Mare Street, Hackney – where it remained right up to the bank’s take-over by HSBC in the Nineties. The branch is now a Grade II listed building. As a pioneer of the concept of the ‘Housewife’s Friend’, and a stellar entrepreneur, it is fitting that the Tesco Group’s latest discount, no-frills, format reflects Cohen’s original ‘pile it high, sell it cheap’ mantra. And, of course, they’ve called it Jack’s. Happy shopping.
ART TALK By Nelly Roodt
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALICE MANN
The Sunday Times (11 November 2018) full-page report on London based South African internationally-acclaimed photographer, Alice Mann, may be of interest for Stanfordians. For 27-year old Alice, is the eldest daughter of Roddy and Margie Mann, who have recently settled in the village. She has just won a major photography award, the London National Portrait Gallery’s Taylor Wessing Award. It is sponsored by a global law firm and judged by a panel of luminaries, including representatives of Magnum Photos and Autograph ABP, as well as the director of the National Portrait Gallery in London and British artist and photographer Miles Aldridge, writes Sunday Times journalist Sue de Groot. There were 4 462 entries from over 70 countries. It is the first time in the history of the competition that the prize has been awarded to a series of images rather than an individual photograph. The subjects for her winning photos are young drum majorettes from marginalised communities in the Western Cape. Alice is presently exhibiting at the National Portrait Gallery in London and her works have also been on display in Amsterdam, Greece and New York.
WORDS OF THE MONTH
Pleasure exists in the smile of a child, a day gone right, a parking spot found. Pleasure exists on a warm sunny day or by a fire in stormy rains. Pleasure exists within ones heart, sharing with others is the hard part. DM
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ROSALIND NALE 078 693 4046 rosalind.nale@pamgolding.co.za 6 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford www.pamgolding.co.za R3.295 MILLION / STA 1409366 DOUBLE STOREY COUNTRY CHARMER
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Dust off the Christmas decorations, stock the larder with festive treats and hang the stockings because Christmas has arrived and what a year its been! As 2018 draws to close, we are overwhelme d by the support and words of encouragement regarding the Joint Collaboration between our 2 agencies. We have listed some wonderful new properties to add to our portfolio and look forward to sharing these wonderful listings with you during your visit over this festive season . Between your gammon, bubbles and general festive cheer give us a call to make sure you don’t miss out on your perfec t country cottage. We urge all locals, holiday makers and new Stanfo rdians to support The Bags of Love Initiative run by the Rotarians of Stanford. This provides the disadvantaged in our community with food and other essentials over the festive season. To find out how to support this worthwhile cause, please contact Lana Coates from the Stanford Rotary Club on 082 216 4398.
Agents Natalie 082 893 2282 natalie@stanfordvillage.co.za Ros 078 693 4046 rosalind.nale@pamgolding.co.za
NATALIE SNYMAN 082 893 2282 natalie@stanfordvillage.co.za 22 Queen Victoria Street, Stanford www.stanfordvillageproperties.co.za
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R3 200 000 Brand new house on double plot with an old barn which can be restored for a 2nd dwelling, studio or office
The largest plot in Stanhaven Estate with the most magnificent 360 degree views.
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R3 300 000 Quintessential Stanford
R3 500 000 A gracious country home
cottage facing the market square.
with exquisite finishes. A separate two bedroom cottage and three garages.
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Joint listing R2 750 000 Brand new 4 bedroom house in Stanhaven Estate
Joint listing R3 300 000 Restored cottage on 11 ha of pristine fynbos land.
Joint listing R1 495 000 Cutest  Stanford cottage with original features on a large plot. 2nd dwelling allowed.
NATURE TALK By Kirsten Sima Neke
Kneeling to the Fynbos
BY KIRSTEN NEKE, PH.D. ECOLOGY
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he world is filled with wondrous places where nature amazes us: soaring forests of redwoods, plunging oceanic cliffs populated by myriads of brilliantly coloured sea creatures, ancient forests and deserts and the unique plants and animals that have evolved within them, the magnificence of the African savanna and its abundant and visible mammals, the tsingy of Madagascar with a unique species of crocodile living in the underground pools of caves. THANK YOU David Attenborough for bringing these wonders so vividly alive for us! There is more and more…! But. How about our very own natural environment? We have the sea, we have the mountains, we have the Fynbos. To the lazy or inexperienced eye, fynbos lacks both magnitude and the conspicuousness of resident creatures to be awarded a BIG WOW. Yes, there are the flowers, and regular swathes of colour exhibitions that seem to each take their turn, the pinks, whites, yellows, reds, purples. But unless you get down on your knees amongst it and really look… and smell and feel, you will not appreciate the wonder of this nature immediately around us. Once you have done this, it will not be easy to pass seemingly drab or uniform looking vegetation without your curiosity being raised. Fynbos is the dominant of the two vegetation types of the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) which stretches from the Northern to the Eastern Cape. The CFR is by far the smallest floral kingdom in the world and yet it holds 9 250 indigenous flowering plant species, more than any of the others! This diversification has been in response to the need to survive harsh climatic conditions alternating with taking advantage of periods of abundance. One of the most distinctive features of the fynbos is the incredible diversity of erica species. Of the 860 erica species in the world, 760 are found in South Africa with 85% restricted to the Cape Flora. I once heard someone say that of all insects God loves beetles most of all (given their plentiful diversity). Perhaps God feels the same for the delicate ericas. In undisturbed fynbos, in addition to ericas, proteas, buchus and restios are the most common and differentiate fynbos from other vegetation types.
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and live amongst the plants and which are often essential to the survival and diversity of fynbos. • Species’ flowering times appear to be linked to the activity of pollinators or seed dispersers. Plants with similar coloured flowers have evolved to flower at the same time, increasing the likelihood of attracting their pollinators: birds and butterflies like red, whilst bees like blues, purples, whites and yellow. • The low nutrient soil of the CFR does not limit the production of sugar rich nectar by some plants, to the enthusiasm of bird pollinators. • To cope with nutrient scarcity there are about 100 fynbos species that are root parasites, deriving their nutrients from roots of the Proteacea. Others, such as the sundews, survive through carnivory, digesting insects through the sticky glandular hairs on their leaves. • Mammal-pollinated species flower mainly in spring, coinciding with the high energy requirements of animals whilst breeding. There are specialised earth-hugging proteas that attract mice with flowers that give off a strong yeast smell. • Ants indigenous to the fynbos bury fynbos seeds without eating them, facilitating their dispersal. The invasive and competitive Argentine ant simply eats the seed. • Protea species mostly flower in winter as they require fire to activate germination of their seeds. As a conservationist I cannot not mention the human-made threats to the fynbos biome, most importantly habitat destruction, followed by the introduction of invasive flora and fauna, non-sustainable harvesting, no fire/too much fire, and the resultant disruption of the sensitive and essential relationships between endemic plants and animals that rely on one another and their habitat for their growth and reproduction. A last thought: Wouldn’t it be great to create a World Fynbos Day? To reflect our appreciation of the many little things in life, which contribute to the big things, and which are often the most important of all.
VET TALK by Dr Olga Koorts
LEGAL TALK by Stewart Alcock
BUYING OR SELLING A HOUSE
BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOUSE - WHAT IS A SALE AGREEMENT?
A CHRISTMAS WISH LIST Sitting down to write this I can hardly believe that another year has gone and Christmas is almost here. Every year the team at Stanford Vet Clinic are a part of happy and sadder times involving clients and their pets. It is true that we judge others from our own perspective. For a pet parent who thinks of her two dogs as kids and her cat as her confidante the worst experiences of the year involved owners who simply did not care enough (obviously as perceived from my previously mentioned perspective). This has led me to compile a Christmas Wish List on behalf of the pets of Stanford. I wish for them safe daily walks and playtime, no matter what their breed or age, cat or dog. May their Christmas stockings contain new balls, toys and leashes and may their owners not forget about this important part of their day. A healthy diet and snacks (also great stocking fillers) would be next on my wish list. And to go with that the hope that owners realise that overfeeding and obesity are as dangerous as feeding poor quality food. I wish for them good basic healthcare and prompt action when they are sick or hurt. May they all have a warm bed or kennel to sleep in and shelter from the cold, wind and heat. I hope that their humans will not force or allow them to breed without a thought to what is to become of their offspring. May these same humans on which they depend not beat them, shout at them or tie them up. I hope that they will not end up lost due to lack of identification or fences or be left in overfilled welfare kennels by owners who have moved on with their lives.
Whenever you buy or sell a house you will come across a sale agreement, which is also called an “offer to purchase”. This is a legally binding contract between a buyer and seller and contains the terms and conditions governing the sale of the property. Buying or selling a house can be stressful and sometimes confusing, however, the terms of the sale agreement should not be. An agreement of sale for property must be a written document signed by both the buyer and the seller (and also by the seller’s spouse if he’s married in community of property, or the marriage is subject to the laws of a foreign country), whereas an offer to purchase may be either oral or written. If an offer is in writing and signed by the buyer and accepted by the seller, an offer to purchase constitutes a binding agreement of sale, whereas an oral offer is not binding, and cannot be enforced. What should a sale agreement include? These are some things a sale agreement must include: • The names, identity numbers and marital status of all the parties. • The buyer’s address. • Description and size of the property as detailed in your deed of transfer. • The selling price and whether a deposit will be payable. • A provision that the buyer pays all transfer and bond costs. • The name of the attorney handling the transfer. Remember, the seller has the prerogative to nominate the attorney (not the purchaser, or the Estate Agent). • The date of taking possession and occupation. • The date of transfer. As a party to a sale agreement, you should get legal advice on the terms of the agreement, to ensure your particular circumstances are looked after. There is no such thing as a “standard “agreement of sale. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SALE AGREEMENT?
The agreement, or contract, is usually an offer by the interested buyer. In practise, an estate agent will have a sale agreement that is used. The buyer presents their offer to the owner of the property, who will accept it by signing it. If you, as the seller, make any changes to the offer, then your changes constitute a counter offer to the purchaser. If the purchaser does not accept your counteroffer, and unless the sale agreement is drafted correctly, the original offer will no longer be binding.
Basically, I guess, I hope that pet owners all behave like the people their dogs believe they are and their cats assume they might become once properly trained. And on that somewhat soppy note The Staff of Stanford Vet Clinic wishes everybody a Very Furry Christmas and a Yappy New Year. STANFORD RIVER TALK 15
Bags
of Love
2018 is fast coming to an end and with just 3 weeks to Christmas, holidays and delicious meals are being planned. Stanford Rotary is appealing to you to consider sponsoring a Bag of Love (or more). WHAT ARE THE BAGS OF LOVE?
These are food parcels consisting of basic items, intended to sustain the poorest of the poor children, the sick and the elderly - who normally rely on the various Rotary-supported soup kitchens in Stanford for some nutrition.
WHO TO CONTACT?
The campaign is coordinated by Rotarian Lana Coates, who will ensure that all bags are distributed in Stanford. In 2017 we distributed 320 Bags of Love, thanks to the kindness and generosity of our wonderful Stanford community.
HOW TO PAY?
Payment can be made directly into our bank account – Rotary Club of Stanford, FNB Hermanus, Account # 623 559 796 95, Branch code 250655. Reference “Bags” with your name and email address in order for us to acknowledge your payment. Cash contributions can be given to any members of Stanford Rotary or left in a clearly marked envelope at the Tourism office (with your name and contact details).
Your support will be greatly appreciated, and go a long way in helping a desperately poor family enjoy their Christmas, however humble it may be.
HOW THE BAGS OF LOVE ARE DISTRIBUTED? WHY ARE THEY NECESSARY?
The Bags of Love are vital at this time due to the soup kitchen volunteers taking a break over Christmas and New Year, which means no food will be available to the desperately and genuinely poor of Stanford. WHAT DO THEY COST?
The cost to fill a Bag this year is R170.
Distribution will take place at the Community Hall on Thursday 20th December, from 9.00am. We’re calling for some willing hands to come along and help us pack the bags and hand them out to selected recipients. We’ll also need a few vehicles to take people up the hill to their homes – the filled bags are rather heavy. If you have an hour or two to spare on the day, do come along and give us a hand.
Contact Lana on 082 216 4398 or lanainstanford@gmail.com for more information.
KLEIN RIVER ASSOCIATION OF BOATING (KRAB) - HOLIDAY PERIOD RIVER ARRANGEMENTS. Once more the festive season is upon us, and it is time for the annual river rules reminder to promote a safe and enjoyable leisure experience for all river users. KRAB is the operating member of the public/private partnership between it and Overstrand Municipality and is tasked with the management of the Du Toit Street slipway, the issuing of annual and day permits, and the control of behaviour on the river within the Municipal boundary and beyond, as far as the proclaimed bird sanctuary between the river and the lagoon. Speed restrictions , “DEAD SLOW – NO WAKE” will once again be in place from the village as far as the sharp left hand bend under the power line at Walshacres and also around the sharp corner at Middelburg Farm as indicated on the map on the back of the permits and by signage on the water. This will as usual be strictly enforced, and transgressions will result in the withdrawal of permits from transgressors. Day permits, restricted to 2 per day over 15hp and 2 per day under 15hp will once again be available from Stanford Info from 9.30am daily, and day permit boats must be removed from the river by 17.30pm. A valid skippers ticket and boat Certificate Of Fitness must be produced on all boats over 15hp in order to be issued with a day permit. STANFORD RIVER TALK 16
Inboard engine powered boats are not permitted due to the disruptive size of the wake generated by these craft. Additionally, Jet Skis are banned, as is the case on all inland waters in the Western Cape. ALL watercraft, regardless of motive power, MUST keep to the right hand side of the river at all times. This is nationally legislated, is vital to river users safety and will be strictly enforced this season. KRAB will be assisted in this regard by Law Enforcement patrol craft. Please note that no power boats are permitted in the bird sanctuary between the river and the lagoon, no boats may access the lagoon via this area, and boats may also not access the river from the lagoon. This year, due to the high water levels, ESCOM have issued a notice prohibiting the use of any watercraft (yachts) with masts on the Klein River. This is due to the risk of contact with overhead power lines. All power boats will have clearly visible orange, numbered 2019 stickers on both sides for easy identification in the event of complaints, which can be lodged with myself on 0797664900, Adriaan Swart on 0791179174, or via the Incident Book held at Stanford Info. The KRAB committee as usual welcomes input from river users, whether in the form of queries, comments or legitimate complaints, and we wish all our permits holders and river users a peaceful and pleasure filled holiday season on the river. - CLIVE PEARCE, KRAB COMMITTEE
CHURCH TALK By Louis Roodt
STANFORD NG KERK BUILDING AS COMMUNITY ASSET
THE STANFORD NG (Dutch Reformed) church building on the corner of Church and Queen Victoria Streets is a landmark in the village. The integration of the space in front of the church with the proposed town square as planned in the Stanford Revitalisation master plan is supported as an opportunity to maintain the church as focus point in the village. The congregation of the church, which takes curatorship for the building and its utilisation, is aiming to enhance its use for appropriate
Join us to celebrate Scotland’s National Bard “Robert Burns”
activities as it is seen as a community asset that could promote interaction and enhance communication among all Stanford’s residents and visitors. The church is available for Sunday church services, weddings, funerals, music concerts, art exhibitions, presentations and meetings. The excellent acoustics, sound system and organ make it an excellent venue for music concerts. Better utilisation of the building could fund maintenance of and improvements to the church through donations and hire income. For more information contact the church office at 028 341 0966 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays between 10:00 and 13:00 or email ngkstanford@gmail.com fur further details.
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Beautiful Words by Janet Marshall SUZI ARTON Suzi Arton... Where do I start? Suzi was a native Stanfordian - We called Lady Stanford and she was delighted to have a boat named after her! She spent most of her life here after her schooling at St Cyprians? She will be remembered for her stylish dress sense and beautifully accessorised outfits. Everything about her was colourful. Her sharp wit, her spirited nature - Suzi did not suffer fools gladly. A familiar figure in the village and in Hermanus, always immaculately dressed. Suzi was: Wickedly smart, Well read, Her love of nature and phenomenal knowledge of birds, plants, snakes and wildlife in general. A great cook with a discerning palate, Suzi loved to do lunch. She loved her privacy at her beautiful home on the farm, Sunset Place. She was generous, kind to people she liked, forever giving to those less fortunate. I will remember Suzi as a Proud Mother & Grandmother and a Great Friend!
Life is eternal, Love is immortal - We come from the Stars we go back to the Stars – Sparkle on Suzi – With much Love Lorraine x
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STANFORD WATER RESULTS
by Clive Pearce RIVER WATER: DETERMINANT (E.COLI)
RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS E. coli Standard
MONTH
(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)
May 2017
0
0
0
2419
2419
June 2017
0
0
110
2419
2419
July 2017
0
0
0
770
687 197
August 2017
0
5
8
261
September 2017
0
0
0
228
727
13
12
October 2017
0
0
0
November 2017
0
1
0
n/a
n/a 1986
December 2017
0
0
0
127
January 2018
0
0
0
28
15
February 2018
0
0
0
870
1120
2419
2419
March 2018
0
0
0
April 2018
0
2
19
2419
2419 261 50
May 2018
0
4
1
20
June 2018
0
0
0
40
July 2018
0
0
0
72
23
August 2018
0
0
0
137
226
September 2018
0
0
0
155
44
October
0
0
0
93
23
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RAINFALL (mm) Supplied by Seymour Paterson 2010
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2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
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JAN
19
14
35
37
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22.4
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16
16
17
18.2
23.1
17
29
20.2
MARCH
20
26
28.5
29
25
14
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30
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53.3
54
48
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35.3
31.6
36.7
47.7
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91.5
88
86
84
139
160
101
98.8
51.4
55.9
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43
56
103
33
91
109.5
143.8
69.8
84.5
101.8
AUG
46
74
125
234
41
52.4
73.9
93.9
70
90.4
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35.5
25.5
73
60.5
42
42.2
66
21.7
124.5
93.3
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25
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62
36
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CLASSIFIEDS WANTED FOOD TRUCK OR SIMILAR VEHICLE TO SERVE FOODS CONTACT LORRAINE 082 886 2424
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December Simba Sibanda 1 December
Zukile Palestine 4 December
Russel Metcalf 9 December
Tracey Algar 10 December
Jenny Hayes 11 December
Maureen Wolters 12 December
Tatiana Slingers 13 December
Bryan Robertson 14 December
Sarah Staples 15 December
Michael Thompson 17 December
Taylor and Courtney Anderson 17 December
Darren Moody 18 December
Jessica Phillips 19 December
Kevin Husk 16 December Natalie Husk 21 December
Lungile Mathews Mancoba 24 December
Gerry Fourie 25 December
Lyn Morris 26 December
Cobus van Niekerk 28 December
Maureen Diedericks 28 December
John Finch 29 December
Sean Ingles 30 December
Alumisa (Miso) Mafumbuka 26 December
Sonja Louw 4 December
Mike Horn 4 December
Camryn Smith 6 December
IfIfyour your birthday birthday or or aa special specialoccasion occasionis iscoming coming up,up, please please email: email: lorraine@stanfordrivertalk.co.za ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or orsend send an an sms 082 081 886 750 2424 4006
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January Tracey Anderson 1 January
Simon Croxton 3 January
Leo Mckee 4 January
Johanne Bester 5 January
Simon Upton 8 January
Hilda Malakalaka 10 January
Melissie Jolly 11 January
Jake Heese 12 January
Emma Withers 12 January
Perdita van Dijk 12 January
Joris Stork 13 January
Jeudi Hunter 14 January
Kirra Jardine 15 January
Gianni Roodt 17 January
Johannes Basson 19 January
Fred Hatman 19 January
Crystal Hutton 19 January
Betty Qonya 20 January
Sizanobukhosi Gumbi 20 January
Peter Whitelaw 20 January
Rachel Troost 23 January
Emma Privett 25 January
Mark Erwee 25 January
TZulu Dowsett 27 January
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FUNERALS Nashca Funerals
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GARDENING Aidan's Garden Care 079 984 7646
ARCHITECTURE Grant Anderson Maureen Wolters Gregg Goddard BUILDING Stanford Bricks Building plans Jan Biernacki CONFERENCE CENTRE Mosaic Farm COUNSELLING Lana Ackermann
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Klein River Picnics Lady Stanford Boat Cruises River Rat Boat Cruises
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PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels
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PLUMBING PlumbTec RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Birkenhead Galley
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ROOF REPAIRS Overberg Roof Repair
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HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE Fresh Cleaning Services 061 734 1030
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Monday 08:30 Pilates, 083 339 1641, Lana, NG Church Hall Monday 17:30 Striders, walk around village each Monday from 9 Adderley Street. On the 4th Monday Striders meet at Stanford Hills for walk and supper. 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 22
NG GEMEENTE STANFORD Sondae 9:00 in die kerkgebou Office tel 028 3410 966
VG KERK (next to Die Bron School) 10:00 Sunday morning Maureen Diedericks 028 3410 691
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7am -Â8pm
Wishing You a Great Festive Season