Volume 82 | JUNE 2012 | Stanford’s monthly newspaper | R13.20
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editorial notes letters to the editor Congratulations to Akeem Booysen for winning the Die Bron/Okkie Smuts Grade 2 art competition. Your Father’s Day picture is on our cover for all to see. Spend your R100 well, Akeem!
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We welcome Cath Croxton’s new correspondence to her friend, Luda, living in Kazakhstan. Don’t miss reading it on page 11. Our heart goes out to the Cornelius family of Stanford who are suffering the tragic loss of their son, Nowan, who was injured in a rugby practice at Hermanus High School.
COVER PHOTOGRAPH: Akeem Booysen Grade 2 Okkie Smuts MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS Janika Dorland, Howard Donaldson, Aron Gcotyelwa, Andrew Herriot, Peter Hood, Alexia Lawson, Jamie Kastner, DM, Don MacIver, Phil Murray, Ansie Reitsma, Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw, Fred Smith, Naas Terblanche, Bea Whittaker and Tania Weich.
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Stanford’s angel I don’t think that many residents of Stanford are aware that we have an angel in our midst. When I look back at the years that Penny was fighting cancer, the angel was always there when I needed help desperately. The times when Penny fell onto the floor in the dead of night, the angel was there within minutes lifting Penny back onto her bed. Penny’s skin was ruined by mountainous amounts of cortisone. Who was there at the drop of a hat to clean and dress the wounds? The angel of Stanford. Wound dressing was ongoing throughout Penny’s illness. Who checked Penny regularly for bed sores? The angel of Stanford. When the time came for Penny to have home-nursing, who ensured that the nurses were qualified to look after all of her needs and carried out the selection? Again the angel of Stanford. All in all the angel was largely responsible for ensuring that Penny’s final days on earth were comfortable and because of her help we were able to nurse Penny at home right up to the end. I was receiving all this help from someone who already had her own responsibilities and concerns at home and her business to run, yet she always had time to come and help Penny and I whenever the need arose. Marti du Toit in my eyes you are an angel and I salute you. Ian Wilson
No Loose Reins here – we are focussed Being ‘past it’ or ‘put out to graze’ or as the Zimbabwean pensioner (May issue, Volume 81) describes it as ‘over the hill’ is in my view a wonderful opportunity in the passage of time to take a breath, re-assess one’s life and hit the road running. The pensioner, while amusing, does paint a depressing picture of the ageing process which probably reflects personal experiences and the realisation of getting ‘on a bit’. Those of us in Stanford who feel younger every day will not recognise the plethora of anxieties emanating from Riding on a Loose Rein. The range of intellectual, physical and challenging activities undertaken by our lot in Stanford is formidable. I believe that all my ‘young’ friends in the village will smile and say, ‘What’s all the fuss about?’ When people ask me, ‘How old are you?’ my answer, unerringly accompanied by the usual twinkle, is ‘Younger than you think!’ On behalf of those Stanfordians who can still remember what they did yesterday, I thank the writer, Jane Ellis, for reminding us of the importance of aiming for an anxiety-free, dignified and fun-filled useful life to the end. Andrew Herriot
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letters to the editor Over the road
Long before we became permanent residents and property owners in Stanford, we discovered a number of superb restaurants and ‘eateries’ in the vicinity. One of these was (and still is) the Birkenhead Brewery – now our immediate neighbour. We have noticed and remarked upon the fact that the restaurant does not seem to be particularly well-patronised by regular Stanfordians and the reason given to us is that they feel it is ‘too far out of town, and not really Stanford’. What a pity, as we believe their fare is excellent, affordable and always served in a great atmosphere. Perhaps a full-page, colour advert in Stanford River Talk might go some way to convincing the ‘stayat-homes’ to venture further afield to other parts of Stanford? Bob Broom
Permanent place
We have great pleasure in announcing that La Femme will, as from the 5 June, finally have permanent premises at Morton Square in Stanford! We will still be open every Tuesday offering our full range of services and in addition will be available for healing treatments (including iridology/ all massages/acupressure/reiki and more) every afternoon and full-day Saturday by appointment. We would like to thank all our loyal customers for their support. We look forward to welcoming you to our new, private space. Annaliese and Chantelle
Nellifer’s hip op
To all our wonderful friends of Stanford who gave their time to help, visit, bring gifts, cook and drop off wonderful food to our house (I can see why your husbands guard you so carefully); a huge big thank you from both Nellifer and I. I am of the male gender – pretty good at opening wine, not bad at making a bit of money, pretty handy with the golf club, but useless with a frying pan, except if I have to dodge one. Your kindness has rekindled my faith in mankind. Simon Upton PS Nellifer is on crutches for six weeks.
Sponsoring winners
A big thank you to the following businesses who sponsored the winner for Mr Debutante, Mr Personality and The Final Mr Hermanus High School 2012. They are: Pam Golding Properties; Stanford Village Properties; Michael Thompson Properties; Marlene’s Properties; The Spitbraai Specialist; Oom Steyns; The Art Gallery; The Country Stop; The New Junk Shop; Tat; J&J Motorwerke; Any Time Transfers; and Chris Jansen. Marlene Swart
Disappointing contest
Once again this laughable apology for a European contest (Eurovision Song Contest, 26 May 2012) has proved itself to be xenophobic and ineffective at identifying talent and not clowns. A bunch of ‘grannies’ were selected as second top and Engelbert Humperdinck was second bottom. It is embarrassing that a legendary crooner should be blatantly disregarded. Andrew Herriot
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news & updates Meeting held 17 May 2012
Lotto money received The R500 000 funding requested for the change rooms and stadium at the soccer field has been received. Construction of the building between the two fields should soon start. Rugby Club vandalised The municipality will assist the Rugby Club by putting in burglar bars. A caretaker will be appointed to help prevent any further vandalism and to enable the club to maintain the building at their own costs. No illuminated advert signs in Stanford The recent call for advertisers to advertise on the illuminated surfaces on lamp posts is not applicable to Stanford. They will be placed mainly along the main roads in Hermanus, Kleinmond and Gansbaai. Stanford to get a dedicated traffic officer Chancers beware! From October Stanford will have its own dedicated traffic officer. Illegal (home) businesses An advert has been placed in the Hermanus Times, calling all people who run informal businesses (especially food-orientated) from their home, to apply for the applicable licence. More details are available from the local municipal office. Slow down! Stanford resident, John Williams, requested to address the ward committee regarding creating awareness amongst residents and visitors to drive slowly in our streets. Posters have already been placed on many street poles, but a more visible sign at the entrance would also help. He was asked to follow this up further and provide the committee with tangible suggestions. Re-using effluent discharge It was requested that some of the discharge from the Stanford sewerage works, which adheres to the acceptable standard laid down by the Department of Water Affairs, be used to irrigate sport fields as is done in Hermanus and Gansbaai. At present all the fields in Stanford are irrigated from the ‘leiwater’. This suggestion will now form part of the present study into the upgrade of Stanford’s sewerage works, which is operating at its full design capacity. One of the reasons for the request to re-use the water is to prevent more discharge into our environmentally sensitive Klein River estuary system once the works have been expanded. Bea Whittaker
HERITAGE MATTERS
WARD COMMITTEE FEEDBACK
Walling and fencing
Last month we talked about signage as a reflection of a society. This month we look at another manifestation of society, namely walling and fencing. In olden times, walls surrounded cities to keep inhabitants safe. Space was scarce so people lived close together. This closeness nurtured a sense of community that is inherent in human nature. People enjoyed this close communal life. As wealth grew, people wanted more space and privacy, and houses began to be built further apart. Urban sprawl began. A sense of community weakened. Walls began to spring up. The process escalated reaching a zenith in South African cities with three-metre walls, electric fences and gates. With the ensuing social separation, people lost their sense of community, and felt isolated from each other. This ‘progress’ bypassed Stanford, where the old-world closeness still remained – both physical and social. People came here, and it charmed them – and so they moved in. Trouble is, their city mindset followed them here. They demanded their distance, needed their privacy. So, the walls sprang up, the fences crept higher– and the charm of the village started to erode. Where does this ‘progress’ end? Will our pleasant streetscapes mutate into barren, echoing tunnels between high walls? Will the serene evening air be punctuated by the crackle of electric fences? Or will the urban mindset be left where it belongs, in the cities, allowing our community to flourish, unchecked by these elements of a prison? Bear in mind also that high walls do not guarantee greater security. A low front wall not only encourages a more open, friendly relationship with the street, but also gives clear visibility of what goes on behind. Much better for your peace of mind! Keith Brown, Chairman of the Heritage Committee
Don’t miss the first ever Stanford Country Fair weekend! 22 – 24 June
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his event promises to be very exciting, and will likely become an annual fixture on the Stanford calendar. Friday night brings rock legends, Arno Carstens and Albert Frost, to the village. During his career as the lead singer of The Springbok Nude Girls and subsequently as a solo artist, Arno Carstens has released 10 studio albums and had 20 top ten singles. He has won five South African Music Awards and shared the stage with legends of the music world including U2, The Rolling Stones, Simple Minds, INXS and REM. Arno has headlined every major South African festival and performed at some of the most legendary international music festivals including Glastonbury, V Festival and T in the Park (and of course now also Stanford Country Fair!) He will be joined on stage by Albert, voted by Stage Magazine as best Blues guitarist
in South Africa, and also no stranger to performing with musical greats, including the Rolling Stones. Saturday includes fun for the whole family, with a myriad of children’s activities taking place inside the giant circus-style marquees which will be set up on the market square. A 5km fun run around the village will kick off the celebrations. The day will include: Mr and Miss Stanford; a pie-eating contest; performances by Thembelihle choir; a variety of traditional local dance; and well-known singers Lutsha Yolelo and Butho Vuthela. A barrel rolling contest and pony rides around the village will make for some extra fun for adults and children alike. Valiant Swart will end off the day with a performance in the tent, together with his full band. Valiant is well known to many Stanfordians, as he and his family lived in
the village. He is a singer, actor, author and poet, and undeniably one of the shining lights of modern Afrikaans music. Sunday will offer lazy live jazz, while offering visitors the opportunity to admire exhibits by local artists. There will be food and a full variety of drinks on offer throughout the weekend, and a whisky tasting session after lunchtime to round off a busy weekend. For details, contact organisers Stanfordinfo on 028 341 0340 or ask@stanfordinfo.co.za Jami Kastner
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Municipality updates REFUSE COLLECTION, WATER CONSUMPTION TARIFFS AND RATES REBATE
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n extraordinary meeting of the Overstrand Municipal Advice Forum was held on Wednesday, 23 May 2012, to discuss the impact which changes to refuse removal tariffs, the block tariff structure for water consumption and rates rebate on agricultural land will have on the 2012/2013 municipal budget. The municipal budget for 2012/13 was considered by Council on Wednesday, 30 May 2012. The draft budget was tabled at the end of March and the public and other stakeholders had the opportunity to give input and comment until the end of April. These contributions led to changes in the budget proposals. Further changes to the refuse removal tariffs became necessary because it became clear that the Karwyderskraal Regional Landfill Site is going to remain closed for an undetermined period and not only for six months as originally anticipated. This facility is operated by the Overberg District Municipality (ODM), which has not yet managed to raise the funding for developing a new cell for the storage of refuse materials on the site. Mayor Nicolette Botha-Guthrie announced that if the ODM does not obtain the funding soon, renewed efforts will be taken to get the facility under Overstrand’s control. Overstrand Municipality is the major user of Karwyderskraal, which when it is in operation, serves the towns from Hermanus to Rooiels. According to the Director of Infrastructure and Planning, Stephen Muller, refuse from these areas must now be transported by road to the land fill facility at Gansbaai.
During holiday times this is done by night to keep traffic disruption to a minimum. The additional provision for fuel and overtime over the whole financial year necessitated the increase in tariffs. Currently the tariff for the removal of household refuse in Greater Hermanus, where there are two removals per week, is R133 per month and in the other areas where there is one removal per week as in
Recycling has reduced the generation of refuse by 30 per cent Stanford, R95 per month. The proposed new tariff for the whole Overstrand is R129 per month as opposed to the originally proposed R114 per month. Service delivery will be equalized to one removal per week at all residential households. From the discussion it transpired that recycling has reduced the generation of refuse by 30 per cent, but that there is still room for improvement. In the water tariff structure another block was added to ensure that the cost of the treatment and distribution of water is covered. In the new financial year the blocks will be as follows: 0 – 6 kℓ per month (free); 7 kℓ – 20 kℓ per month - R8.50/kℓ (currently R8); 21 kℓ – 30 k per month – R13.68/kℓ (currently R8); 31 kℓ – 60 kℓ per month – R21.20/kℓ (currently R20); and more than 60 kℓ per month – R28.70/kℓ (currently R27). Henk Kleinloog, Director of Finance,
TOPS FOR DRINKING WATER QUALITY Five of the 98 Blue Drop awards made for drinking water quality management performance by South African water service authorities during 2011 came to the Overstrand Municipality. The National Blue Drop Water Quality Assessment Report was released on Monday 7 May 2012 by Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, at the annual conference of the Water Institute of Southern Africa in Cape Town. The Franskraal Water Purification Works near Gansbaai received the national award for the most impressive smaller plant. Overstrand Municipality as a whole received 96,82 per cent in the assessment and was placed 12th on the national list and fifth in the Western Cape. It is a remarkable STANFORD RIVER TALK
improvement on last year’s 90,56 per cent and 24th position nationally. The plants that received Blue Drop awards this year were Hermanus (Preekstoel), Gansbaai (Franskraal), Buffelsrivier (Hangklip), Kleinmond and Pearly Beach. Silver awards were given to Franskraal and Buffelsrivier for receiving the Blue Drop for a second consecutive year. The Blue Drop score is not only an indication of water quality, but is a weighted total evaluation of the following five criteria: water safety planning; drinking water quality; process management and control; drinking water quality compliance; management accountability and local regulation; and asset management.
said the phasing in of increased property tax on agricultural land to comply with the prescribed rebate of 75 per cent (Overstrand gives 85 per cent currently) will not be implemented during the coming financial year, but that in the following year the outstanding 10 per cent will be levied in full. This arrangement was made on request of the Strandveld Agricultural Association because the impact of the new valuation roll, in which the value of agricultural land increased between 20 and 30 per cent, still has to be absorbed. In reply to a question by Rob Fryer of the Whale Coast Foundation it was indicated that land that is being used for nature conservation can be exempted from property tax under certain conditions. The Municipal Manager, Coenie Groenewald, in reference to staff costs, said that the Municipality budgeted for a 5 per cent increase in salaries and wages as prescribed by National Treasury, although the negotiations, collectively undertaken on national level, have only just commenced. The kick-off demand by unions is a 15 per cent increase and a minimum wage of R6 000. In anticipation of the final outcome, vacancies will be filled only in exceptional cases with the view to possibly abolishing posts. Retrenchments may even be considered. Another option for management is to find alternative sources of income; the carrying over of certain unmandated functions to other spheres of government and partnerships with the private sector in order to deliver services at more affordable levels.
Stop press! Stop press! Overstrand Municipality’s 2012/13 Budget, Integrated Development Plan for 2012 to 2017, Water Services Development Plan for 2012/13, Integrated Waste Management plan for 2012/2013, Integrated Transport Plan for 2012 to 2016 and revised budget related policies were adopted by Council on Wednesday 30 May. All members of the opposition parties in Council – nine from the ANC and one from the National Independent Civic Organisation – left the meeting before the matters could be discussed. Speaker Anton Coetsee said a possible contravention of the rules of order will be investigated. Outside the municipal campus a group of about 100 members of the Zwelihle community also protested against the budget and after the Council meeting handed a petition to the Executive Mayor. Delegates from this group were allowed to attend the Council meeting, but left the auditorium with the councillors from the opposition parties.
• What the final budget looks like will be in the next issue of Stanford River Talk.
news & updates
Home nurses in Stanford
CRAFTY TIMES
Local crafters held a successful Craft Market in the Courtyard on May 12. This was their fifth since October last year. The weather was glorious and with plenty of umbrellas, balloons and background music, there was a festive atmosphere in one of the most picturesque venues in Stanford. Visitors were treated to a wide range of art and crafts from crocheted headbands to beautifully moulded birdbaths – there was something for everyone. While most dads sat drinking coffee and catching up on local news, mums and children browsed and bought that special something made with skill and passion.
Dedication: Home nurses Mariska Hanson and Charmanie Conradie.
When I needed nursing assistance for my late wife, Penny, I thought it was going to be a difficult task to employ nurses residing in Hermanus and having to make their way to Stanford every day, taking their chances with a rather unreliable and expensive taxi service. But trained nurse, Marti du Toit, saved the day. She was aware of several ladies residing in Stanford who were qualified and experienced and were looking for work a little nearer to home. Marti interviewed candidates and drew up a short list of those she considered suitable. The end result was that Penny received excellent nursing by caring and competent ladies. Towards the end of her life, Penny required two nurses for certain periods during the day, who were flexible and able to meet her schedule. In particular two, are worthy of mention, namely Mariska Hanson and Charmaine Conradie. I can recommend them to anyone who needs home nursing help here in Stanford. Ian Wilson
STANFORD PROPERTY SALES Nine properties in Stanford were issued with sales certificates in May. These figures include name transfers.
Energy Expo in Stanford How sustainable is our energy use and can we really make a difference? On Wednesday 6 June Whale Coast Conservation is bringing its travelling Energy Expo – funded by a grant from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund – to the Community Hall in Stanford. It’s free to all and everyone is invited to come and find out more about energy, how you can save on the cost of your electricity and what to do if you don’t have any electricity. You will be shown how it’s possible to use the sun’s energy and the energy of the wind and the waves; how to cook a meal with just a few sticks; how to come home to some hot water without spending any money; and how to use electricity more efficiently. There will be cute toys on display which work on solar energy and even a bungee-jumping bear that teaches us about different kinds of energy. So come to the Expo and find out more about how to save energy and how to gradually become less dependent on fossil fuels like coal and oil, and have a whole lot of fun in the process. The expo runs from 14h00 to19h00, and there is a talk on sustainable energy sources at 17h30.
News from the Boshoffs
We have discovered what is known as ‘De Hoop – Jewel of the Cape!’ Having moved from Mosaic Farm in Stanford to De Hoop Nature Reserve in January 2010, we have found a slice of heaven through decadent landscapes, dunes and whales... Naomi (7) and Christian (3) have adapted well to the way of life balanced between schooling in Bredasdorp and living on a Nature Reserve, where spare time is spent soaking up the surroundings! We certainly miss Stanford and often drive through en-route to Hermanus and Cape Town in the hope of seeing a familiar face in a once familiar place. We miss the people of Stanford, but certainly keep in touch, and welcome Stanfordians to visit De Hoop. Stanford will always hold a special place in our hearts! Justin and I together manage the ‘De Hoop Collection’, which offers a wide range of accommodation – based in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site and also one of the largest marine-protected areas, boasting the finest whale viewing and sanctuary for a vast array of marine life. It is also one of the best places to discover rare and endangered fynbos, a bird-watchers paradise, and home to many species of game. www.dehoopcollection.co.za Come and visit! Jolene Boshoff
On holiday: Stanfordinfo’s manageress, Steph Richards, riding an elephant. Steph reports: ‘My daughter Kim Richards and her fiancée, Andras Turnbach, who both work in the UK, came on a 10-day visit to see family and friends. During this time we took a trip to Addo Elephant Park. We saw large herds and had one or two real close encounters! Most interesting was the elephant ride, which lasted about half an hour at Xkwantu Elephant Sanctuary. We ended the visit with feeding the elephants, all of whom were females. The oldest was 18 years.’ STANFORD RIVER TALK
news and updates
Welcome to Stanford The Brooms
We chose Stanford as a place to retire about seven years ago and bought a stand at Sunrise Village shortly after they went on the market. We moved in January of last year and rented the Berry’s house in Queen Victoria Street while we built our home. Every day here brings fresh affirmation that our decision to live here was a wise one. It is the finest place to live and we have the best views in Stanford. I am a retired marketing consultant and writer and Carol is a SAP payroll consultant and semi-retired. Agents from all over track her down and manage to persuade her to tackle assignments for them. We have two beautiful Samoyed dogs which are our pride and joy and a constant source of pleasure. Bob Broom
The Lesicniks
Erwin and Laina Lesicnik recently arrived in Stanford from Mooi River in KwaZuluNatal. Erwin, an Austrian who came to South Africa 40 years ago, decided to ‘retire’ at the age of 45 after selling his trucking business. He moved his family to a farm in the Natal Midlands and began to pursue his hobby of making German meat products. His products are in great demand and his hobby has grown into a sizeable business. He is presently trying to decide whether to start manufacturing his products here in Stanford or whether he should simply ‘retire’. He is also a keen yachtsman with some 30 000 miles under his belt. He hopes to spend many hours aboard his yacht exploring the Cape coastline. Laina has had a varied career which began as a musicologist, teaching piano and lecturing, but after a personal encounter with cancer, she began to study alternative holistic therapies, becoming the first South African Reiki Master. She also has a passion for dance and was examiner and director for the Dance Academy of South Africa. Over the last 15 years she has successfully produced and directed dance shows. Laina is also a published poet.
Meet Oscar, our pedigree scrubbing brush
It is comforting to discover that recovery can come when you least expect it. It was just a month since we had lost our beloved Dachsie pup, Pippa, and we were still hurting. Any thought of getting another pup was out of the question. However, a friend e-mailed to say, ‘this may be a bit soon’ but she had seen on the internet, two three-month-old pedigree Wire Haired Dachshund puppies urgently in need of a good home. We shook our heads, but a few hours later we found ourselves heading for Cape Town, just to have a look. There we met Wazik and Takoda, two highly pedigreed brothers of Polish Dachsie descent, together with their tearful owner who was unable to keep them. Nothing could be further removed from our small, sleek and glossy Pippa.These fellas were big, with whiskers sprouting in every direction and ears down to their knees, not to mention their paws which looked as though they could dig up an archaeological site. Somehow it happened that we returned home with Wazik, (since named Oscar) sitting in the front seat, with his ears flying in the breeze like some victorious conqueror and Brian and I slightly stunned. Oscar has turned out to be a fine fellow. He is gentle, loves children, snores loudly and is stubborn about walking on a lead. In time I am sure you will get to meet ‘Count Oscar’, our recovery package. Kerri Brokensha Ps: I am happy to say that Oscar’s brother found a home with an apple farmer.
- The Country Stop @ Stanford W
From the Country Kitchen
From the Country Butchery
ith its always friendly staff, fresh produce and the best meat in town; this makes for a wonderful, convenient shopping experience. With the country kitchen serving fresh, home-cooked meals, as well as grab-andgo meals like toasted sandwiches, jaffles, pies and hamburgers served all day, every day; it makes breakfast, lunch and dinner easy and affordable. Corrie’s legendary boerewors will leave you wanting more. With the best prices in town it is definitely worth your while to take a look.
Country Breakfast R15.00 – R30.00 French toast R 8.00 – R10.00 Winter Warmers Stews & rice R17.50 Soup of the day R 9.00 Vetkoek fillers R 5.10 Jaffles R10.00 Chicken/Chop/ Fish & chip Pastas & Salads (Seafood to Lasagne) R20.00
“Corrie se egte Boerewors” – R52.99 for June month only.
Wood • Gas Tyres & Tyres Repair
Don’t forget the ice - MET EISH JA! * R3.50/kg * 10kg ice for only R30.00/bag
We look forward to seeing you here! So make that STOP at The Country Stop!
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The best butcher in the Western Cape. Quality meat at reasonable prices.
Pork Packs – R33.99 for June month only. Garrieswors – R38.99 for June month only.
business talk
New agent
We welcome estate agent, Amanda Geldenhuys, to a more prominent position in the village. After working for Momentum Insurance as an Systems Engineer for 35 years, Amanda decided to tackle the property market and joined Chas Everitt in October 2011. She has been working from home since then, but has recently rented office space from Tannie Hilda Wilkinson’s home in Queen Victoria Street. From the 1940s onwards the front room of the house served as a municipal office, a grocers shop and later Volkskas Bank. Historical Stanford on Foot describes the house as one of the best examples of original Victorian architecture in Stanford.
Finance matters The Old Boar says ‘Hang on tightly!’ Slowly, slowly economists are wakening up to the fact that we do not have a financial crisis – it is a political crisis. Greece has no government, France and Italy have new governments and even Angela Merkel, Germany’s supremo, is losing support. The US is sidetracked by its election in November and the UK government is struggling to hold on. This is perhaps the inherent flaw of democracy – who are you going to vote for? The masses will obviously vote for the person who promises them the most. In general, politicians think only of the here and now, how to get the most votes and how they can put butter on both sides of their bread – while maintaining a firm grip on power. This profligate attitude has led to the current crisis. Borrowing has basically been uncontrolled as all kinds of strange instruments have been devised and sold as ‘security’. Politicians of course bank on the ignorance of the masses. When George Bush stood for re-election in 2004 one commentator described him as ‘Our bodyguard is a bornagain Christian with a father complex, a drink problem, intellectual limitations and not enough backbone to do his military service with honour’. No doubt someone will have a brilliant description of Obama as the drama of the US election heats up, while on the home front, with two years to go, commentators and cartoonists are already having a field day. 2012 will undoubtedly be one of the most interesting years ever in world politics, but what about our finances? Government is strapped for cash which has steadily moved into the wrong pocket. Our Auditor-General states that we are slowly being cheated out of a future. The toll road in Gauteng has virtually become a taxpayer revolt. European and other countries seem to be set for double-dip recessions which can only impact negatively on our own economy and employment situation. Hang on tightly – we could be in for a bumpy ride!
Stanford Conservation Trust The Management Committee (ManCo) elected at the recent AGM has appointed its office bearers. The ManCo members are: Martin Ranger – Chairman/Treasurer Sarah James – Secretary Royd Frith – Ward committee representative Anka Esterhuizen – Chairman: Wandelpad portfolio committee Keith Brown – Chairman: Heritage portfolio committee Dorothy Duval and Mike Murray Following the AGM resolution to increase management committee participation in sub-committees Martin and Dorothy will join Keith on Heritage and Mike will assist Anka with the wandelpad. Other members working on the Heritage committee are Hanlie Allan, Beryl Maxwell and Irene Tomlinson. The additional wandelpad team members are Tracy Paton, Tony Coates and Basil Whittaker. We are delighted that Ian Hunter has accepted the role of Accounting Officer for the Association. In addition Jan Troost will continue his leiwater liaison work. What’s next? There’s a lot to do. Our first task will be to review the strategic plan put together by last year’s ManCo. Included in that was: • Improve communication to members. • Be more involved in the management of the Klein River. • Forge closer ties with the Whale Coast Conservation Foundation. • Improve contact with our ward councillor. The budget approved at the AGM allowed for the creation of a webpage. We believe the most cost-effective solution would be for Stanford Conservation Trust (SCT) to become a page on www.stanfordinfo.co.za . This site has good – and growing traffic – which will improve our visibility. Thanks to the efforts of Anka, Basil, Tony, Pierre du Toit and the Khoisan Implementing Agent (‘Orange Team’) the condition of the wandelpad continues to improve. No doubt the formalisation of a dedicated subcommittee focussed on this valuable asset and an allocation of 2 days per week of the KIA team’s time will further improve our results. Whale Coast Conservation Foundation (WCCF) The SCT is a member of the WCCF, an organisation that has been working to inspire people in the Cape Whale Coast region (Overstrand) to become a vibrant and environmentally sustainable community since 2002. SCT’s Mike Murray is a WCCF board member. See www.whalecoastfoundation.org.za for more. Farewell and thank you Firstly recognising two stalwarts of the SCT’s ManCo – Peter Bysshe and Pierre du Toit. Regrettably both Peter and Pierre decided not to offer themselves for re-election this year. Both have served the Association with distinction for a number of years; they will be missed. Thanks to you both. The secretarial function is one that is vital to the efficient operation of any committee. For the last three years the SCT’s Heritage committee has been supported by the excellent secretarial skills of Jan Biernacki. We thank him for his input and service. And now the sales pitch… You are reading this because you are interested in the Trust’s work. If you are not already a member (or maybe you were but have let your membership lapse) please consider supporting our work by joining. Remember: • There are benches to be built, trees and bushes to be planted and aliens to be removed. • As the economic cycle edges upward, developments – dormant or new – will require monitoring and possibly comment. (The greater our membership, the greater our influence.) • Efforts to reinforce the need to follow an environmentally responsible lifestyle requires the SCT’s support. It’s simple to make an EFT into our bank account. The annual subscriptions are: Individual – R75, Family – R100, Corporate – R250, Life – R1000 And our bank is: Nedbank Hermanus Sort: 198765 Acc # 2383001805 For your diary… World Environment Week: 4-8 June, Arbor Week: 1-7 September Managing and conserving our environment – built or natural – is a responsibility everyone shares. info@reedcottage.co.za
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sport talk Strand Veld Hiking Club
On 5 May 2012, the Strand Veld Hiking Club led by Roelof Diener, undertook a sea hike of approximately 11 kilometres. The hike started at Brandfontein, and ended at Suiderstrand, a short distance from Agulhas. Amongst the mysteries associated with this region is the legendary Cape of Storms which wrecked many ships en route to the east via Cape Agulhas. Ancient people also left their mark on the landscape. For example, archaeological middens which remind contemporary man of a successful hunter-gathering culture that was in harmony with its natural environment; and a cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years to when the Khoi-khoi people trapped fish using ingeniously constructed tidal traps. This windswept, ruggedly beautiful coastal plain at the southern-most tip of Africa, with its rich cultural and natural heritage, has recently been proclaimed the Agulhas National Park. Should you require details of the club or specific walks, please contact Roelof on 082 552 5444. Hiking dates Saturday 30 June: Fees van die Ganse hike. Franskraalberg. Beautiful views. START: 08.00 at Gansbaai info. Leader: Dave Privett 079 410 1342. COST: R30 pp. Saturday 4 August: Salmonsdam area, near Stanford. Lots of fynbos will be in flower. Start: 08.00 at Gansbaai Info. Leader: At Roux 083 441 0296. Cost: R50 pp
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The Ultimate Human Race Stanfordian mother of three, Sarah Gordon, ran her first Comrades Marathon (89km) on 3 June in a time of 8:27:48. Not too shabby considering she was minutes behind Zola Budd Pieterse 8:06:09 (also her first Comrades) and her coach Bruce Fordyce (nine-times Comrades winner) 8:06:10. Asked a few hours after the race if she would run in 2013 she replied, ‘Absolutely not! They are all mad! But ask me again in a few months time and I’ll let you know…’ Sarah said that there is no doubt that women are stronger long distance runners. ‘I could see that all the men were chipper and fine until the 56km mark and then a lot of them started walking. Women seem to be stronger mentally. We have babies after all – we just get on and do it!’ The men’s winner of Comrades 2012 was South African Ludwick Mamabolo in a time of 5:31:05; and the women’s winner was Russian Elena Nurgalieva in 6:07:12.
Hermanus Wheels and Runners Die wenner van die 5km wedren vir vrouens was die 22 jarige hardloper, Claudia Steneveldt van Stanford. ‘Dit was die eerste resies waarin ek deelgeneem het. Ek was vreeslik senuagtig voor die resies, en nou baie opgewonde dat ek gewen het. Ek sien baie uit na die volgende maraton in Robertson. Dankie aan Sharlene Barends wat my aangemoedig het.’ Stanford winner: Claudia Steneveldt won the 5km at the Hermanus Wheels and Runners race.
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life talk
wine talk
Letter to Luda
By Tania Weich
Lunacy in the Wine World
Cath Croxton, our ex-Kazakhstan correspondent, is now living in Stanford. She continues her musings to her friend, Luda, back in Kazakhstan, this time focussing on the hapless wiles of JZ
The wine world, and I, have gone mad.
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ello from Stanford – a sleepy haven in the coastal reaches of the Western Cape in South Africa – a place where people are more friendly than I have ever experienced; where time stands still and the hassles of life move sideways, or at least for some. It is extraordinarily different from Almaty, or any of the other places I have lived. I am truly privileged to be here. Stanford is situated in a country that loudly buzzes with the tensions and aches of sufferings long past and sufferings longstanding. There aren’t many in the world who are not aware of the traumas inflicted on the majority of the population here under the white racist government of the past. But in today’s world many of the people I have met beyond Africa’s borders only know it for its stereotypes – for its bad news stories. ‘You’re moving to South Africa – are you mad? What about the crime? Is it safe?’ How many times did I hear this question! Didn’t you ask it too?
I might be proud to be portrayed as a strong man with a mighty piece of meat between my thighs.
However, there are only a few beyond Africa’s borders who know about the day-to-day issues, stories and daily struggles that fill the South African consciousness. I intend to occasionally share my perspective of some of these with you. This month’s big issue has been Zuma’s ‘Spear’! Or rather the contentious painting of this country’s bigger than life President Jacob Zuma. I am not sure I truly understand what all the fuss is about. But of course I am not South African. I’m not a man. I’m not a Zulu and I am not a member of the ANC (African National Congress) party. But I would like to think that if had I been born of another gender and happened to be famous, I might be proud to be portrayed as a strong man with a mighty piece of meat between my thighs. Absolute proof of my masculine vitality – a powerful man who knows what his intentions are. But maybe that’s the problem – maybe it wasn’t big enough! Either way it seems he is not so pleased and nor are many others. There have been loud protests on the streets, protesters defaced the painting, and eventually the gallery had to remove the painting from its walls. The painting has now been declared only fit for the over 16’s by the Film and Publication Board in Johannesburg. And yet all publicity is good publicity and it has opened up a loud debate amongst the chattering classes about freedom of speech and who controls what is culturally acceptable. A good example of South Africa’s societal angsts. Back to Stanford and today’s highlights. A winter drizzle is soaking our parched gardens, and having walked Betty (the dog) by the river and bought fresh herbs from the Saturday market, I am settling down to a mundane Saturday of baking followed by an evening get together with new friends.
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or starters, I have given up my full time employment at a wine estate, no mean feat indeed. Picture the scene… an avenue of towering trees greets my arrival at work every morning, which is interspersed by the winking of agapanthus as I make my way down the drive. Beyond it, the pond stands poised for me to pour in the chaos of life-stuff before I retreat to my office. I use the word retreat since the scene from my seating place is bushels of ever-flowering lavender with age-old foliage beyond it, framing the landscape. And then there is the job, which involves tasting, sharing, tasting, talking about and tasting the fantastic wine that is produced at Springfontein Wine Estate. Did I mention tasting? And I gave it up. The wine fraternity on the other hand may be accused of being less frivolous/ more manic about their cause. Organic and biodynamic farming is being taken to a whole new level. Biodynamic winemaking is a holistic practice that regards all things as inter-related so that farming methods set out to sustain not just the soil that is being worked, but the livestock and the planet as a whole. Furthermore, the moon, we know, plays a pivotal role in this pantomime. Farmers follow a complex lunar calendar, which is said to influence the final phase, harvest. More recently, the follow up fad to lunar farming is Luna Wine Tasting. Since, according to biodynamic farming, there are four cycles viz. fruit, root, flower and leaf cycles, it is proposed that the period of a cycle has an influence on the taste of the wine. What is being advocated is that the same glass of wine will taste differently depending on whether it is levelled to the lip during the leaf cycle or favoured for sipping during the fruit cycle. The deduction, dear wine friends, is that I and our fellow wine lovers are looney. On a more lucid note, let’s take the Luna(tics) up on the challenge by drinking our wine during all phases of the lunar calendar. Until next month, happy sipping.
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history talk
Vintage in advance Phil Murray investigates the growing fashion of vintage style
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intage is taking full vantage of our village, and seems to be sweeping the world of décor and fashion. But don’t mix up the Antique Roadshow with pretty vintage. It is not about valuable heirlooms but rather about mixing-and-matching odd pieces from the 40s and 50s. It is the antithesis of minimalism and is also intrinsically feminine. From mismatched tea sets and napkins, to old lace and juxtaposed prints, vintage is one of the most popular themes for weddings from the frock to the table linen. The internet is full of companies which now offer vintage party hire, vintage clothes and accessories, vintage posters, vintage wallpaper and miscellaneous vintage trinkets. And the difference between an antique shop and a vintage shop is probably simply the presentation. Stanford’s New Junk Shop and Tat are honest-to-goodness antique shops while the Trading Store and the online shop Beatnik Bazaar would pass as vintage shops. Vintage wares can be one-offs – a cardigan, an apron, a serviette ring or a sugar bowl can carry the theme of vintage alone – you don’t have to buy a whole dinner service
or a whole outfit to give a nod to the trend. The increased popularity of burlesque and the pin-up poster look of the 1950s is helped along by pop stars like Katy Perry who has styled herself on the likes of Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe. This is where things start to get interesting. Vintage décor is fairly eclectic and focuses on mismatched cottons, layers and prettiness. But vintage fashion has turned the Playboy look of the 50s into mainstream fashion, teasing out the temptress from the Stepford Wife. Some scorn a fashion that glamorises such an era in our social history when women were not yet emancipated. Tina Driedijk, assistant production designer at Cape Town Opera, feels the infatuation with the 40s and 50s is misplaced. ‘[Women] had to go back to the kitchen after the War and start [families].’ Dressing like a 40s or 50s housewife ‘glorifies some of the most unfeminist decades of the twentieth century.’ Tina has no beef with hospice clothing shops but chooses clothing from 1960 – 1999, intentionally snubbing the vintage muses of the 40s and 50s.
But Thaya Bedford, Stanfordian blogger and Beatnik Bazaar owner, sees the trend differently. Thaya says that the current ‘ “Made in China” clothing culture has highlighted the quality and detailing of vintage clothing. The current economic slump has led to women looking in places other than high-street stores for their fashion fixes, and beautiful frocks with cinched waists [harken] back to a time when women’s curves were admirable assets.’ Take it or leave it.
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Happy Father’s Day to all our Stanford dads Here a few dads share their feelings about fatherhood ‘Being a dad has given me a totally new perspective on life. In the past it was always about me. It was about work, travelling, nice restaurants and fine wine. Now I feel an enormous amount of responsibility to Johan and Heleen and their upbringing in a safe and happy environment, but also to society as I want them brought up to integrate well and positively. I love that they have an opportunity to shape the future that will exist way after I shuffle off this mortal coil. I guess we’ve always had that chance, but something about bringing an extension of ourselves into the world has been a bit of a wake-up call. I love my kids and know that with love they will be successful.’ Johan Greyling
‘We fathers can’t ask for a better place than Stanford to bring up our kids. Where else can we watch them riding horses, play ‘gun-gun’ in the fields with friends, make forts near the river or being king of the streets? A place where kids can still be kids. What a privilege. Oh yes, and thanks to Father’s Day, they will be serving a gourmet breakfast to me in bed on June 17! Here’s hoping...’ Sean Ingles
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‘Being a grandfather of 11 children is a joy and a privilege especially in this difficult time and generation. We only need the love of God through Jesus Christ. Love conquers all.’ EJ Hendriks Grandfather EJ walks Tamsyn Hendricks to school every morning.
‘Becoming a dad lets you realise what is important, and how trivial everyday problems are. It puts life in perspective. Love you Kirra-Pooh!’ Mark Jardine
‘Looking back on my early years, I cherish the lessons and skills I gained from my dad. To this day he remains a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. I feel honoured to be able to pass this on to Hamish and Callum, my two wonderful lads – even when they do jump into bed with us and press icy cold toes onto me!’ Peter Ground
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garden talk
By Suzanne-Francoise Rossouw
make the soil poorer. Lime should only be used if really necessary to improve soil pH for better plant growth. Lime is available in three different forms: calcium carbonate – generally known as agricultural lime and cheap and easy to use; calcium oxide not suitable for garden use; and calcium hydroxide – known as builders’ or whitewash lime. The latter is suitable for garden use and is used often for seedbeds, seedling trays and potting soils. Unfortunately it is an expensive product to purchase. Dolomitic limestone can be used to improve shortages of magnesium and calcium in the soil. It is difficult to recommend application rates for liming soils. Generally you would use about a cup per square metre for sandy soils and two cups per square metre for clay soils. I don’t like acid soil The following plants do not grow well in acidic soils, thus producing poor yields: asparagus, beetroot, celery, okra, lettuce, onions, parsnips, chillies, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, brinjals, antirrhinums, candy-tuft, foxgloves, rue, nasturtiums, poppies, alyssums, gypsophila, stocks, Sweet Williams and wallflowers.
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Garden talk: General Winter Pruning in the garden. 21 June 2012 at 2pm
• Start pruning trees, shrubs and roses. • Make sure to only do a light pruning on apricots and prunes. • Spray plants after pruning with oleum and put a thick layer of mulch around the plants. • Lift, divide and replant herbaceous perennial plants. • Sow peas, lettuce, carrots, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli.
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ime is generally applied to soils to correct the pH from more acidic to more alkaline. Lime is not a fertilizer but helps to improve the availability of other soil minerals. When the soil is acidic phosphates found in the soil are not available for plants to use. The regular use of ammonia or urea-based fertiliser can cause soils to become more acidic preventing the availability of certain minerals to your plants. An application of lime to the soil a few weeks after fertilising will help balance the pH towards a more neutral one again. Adding lime can also help to improve the structure of soils. Clay soils that are dense and almost impenetrable become more open and aerated improving drainage; and sandy soils hold together better, helping to ensure that water does not seep away so quickly. Improving the soil conditions by balancing out the acidity also provides better conditions for microorganisms to be more active in the soil. Bacteria require lime in the soil to help them convert nitrogen from decomposing organic materials in the soil to nitrates which plants use. If you do not have sufficient quantities of lime available in your soil harmful fungi and bacteria will thrive and
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Rota ry C lu b o f Sta n f o r d i n J UN E What does it mean to be a Rotarian?
The Rotary Club of Stanford, officially chartered in September 2011, was known as Bredasdorp Stanford for some time since it was established in 2008 by a few like-minded people in the village. Although small in number (12 members) we aim to live out the guiding principle of ‘service before self’ of Rotary International to the best of our ability and we have started or support a large number of upliftment projects in our community. The Club meets each Wednesday at the Art Café Studio at 18:30. Such gatherings serve both as ‘business meetings’ to discuss ongoing and new projects; to define where help is needed; to plan fundraising events; to share out the work-load of such projects and events among members and last, but not least, enjoy fellowship.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
The cost of becoming part of the world-wide Rotarian family fluctuates with the Rand/Dollar exchange rate but is usually around R800 – R1000 per year. In our club, a system exists whereby each member pays R20 per week – R5 of which goes towards the running of the Club, gifts or dinner for speakers and guests. The rest (R15) becomes a ‘savings account’ for each member against annual subscription. A portion of this amount goes to our District and pays for the magazine, Rotary Africa, which brings us up-to-date with all other Rotary projects in our district. Another portion goes to Rotary International where, among others, it supports the international Rotary project to eradicate polio from the world – there are only a couple of cases reported of this deadly disease (mostly in India and recently in Angola). It is Rotary’s goal to completely free the world of this scourge. With the help of a huge donation by Bill Gates, we are now very close to this goal.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Our weekly meeting is kept as close as possible to one hour, during which members report back on projects, such as Sports Development, Schools’ Support, Fund Raising, Keeping Warm, Soup Kitchens, and Self Empowerment projects. We also give immediate support to families in emergencies. A recent example is household contents and clothing given to shack fire victims. After our meeting, some members dine at the Art Café but this is not a requirement. As part of the worldwide Rotary family, one is assured of being able to have fellowship with likeminded individuals wherever one goes in the world as there are now clubs even on the smallest islands. The name ‘Rotary’ derives from the original practice of each member hosting club members on a weekly basis.
HOW CAN I HELP?
There is a lot of work that needs to be done and we need more hands to help do it. We appeal to anybody who feels like helping their community to consider becoming a member of this great organization – both sayings ‘strength in numbers’ and ‘lots of hands make light work’ are particularly applicable in this case. The more members we have, the greater impact we can have on social upliftment in our local community. You will be surprised to find how much you will enjoy working with others on worthwhile goals while having fun doing it! Anybody wanting to know more, please contact Ansie (082 3200 982) or Cathie (083 662 9497) or visit www.rotaryclub.org.za .
O n g o i n g pr o jec t s Keeping warm
It is getting really chilly at night and Rotary has been getting ready for the yearly ‘Keeping Warm’ project. There are still people who do not have enough blankets, warm clothing or shoes to wear during the colder months of the year so, please, those of you who can help, we will appreciate any donations whatsoever to help us bring a little warmth to those who will be in the cold without proper protection. We have been able to purchase at a very good price, 100 fleece blankets from PnP, who kindly also gave us 20 blankets extra as a donation. Of the 100 blankets, 32 have been passed to the Health and Welfare Committee to hand over to disabled attendees of a workshop in the village held two weeks ago. Thirty five blankets have been earmarked for residents and kids at Die Kop, which includes children at the Funimundo preschool run by Food4Thought. The funds to purchase these blankets came from the April Wine Raffle, Car Boot Sale and donations from the community.
Soup Kitchen
The need for nutritious food served by the soup kitchens supported by Rotary is expanding – more and more people are jobless in this difficult time in our economy so there is more pressure on soup kitchens to provide those warm meals cooked with love by volunteers. Please remember the Rotary basket (still to the right of the exit door at Spar – we hope to have it moved to a more prominent position) for donations of dried goods, tinned foods, pasta, rice and fresh vegetables. Donations can also be made at the Stanford Algemene Handelaar – Kobin has a ‘soup kitchen account’ which can be contributed to and we hope to place another Rotary basket there.
Visit by Interact Club of Knoxville
On 8 June, Stanford Rotary will be hosting a visit of a number of visitors from the USA – three members of the Knoxville InterAct Club (high school students) and two members of the Rotary Club of Knoxville will be staying with Kathryn and Breeze Johnson on Mosaic Farm. The visitors will be assisting with the local club’s projects in the community and be taken around our area so that they can go back to the USA with detailed knowledge about the needs in our community and the projects we run. We will report back about this visit in the July issue of Stanford River Talk. Finally, Rotary Stanford would like to thank all those who so generously donate funds, goods, food and their time to help us help those most in need in our community. We salute all of you – a club like ours can only assist others with your help. Let’s continue to be a caring community who look after our own!
Contact us For further information about ongoing Rotary Stanford projects or about the ‘inner workings’ of a Rotary club, please contact Ansie (082 320 0982) or Cathie (083 662 9497). Rotary members also include: Malcolm Bury (028 3410 961), Peter Bysshe (082 622 8452), Tim Hague (073 318 5078), Michelle Hardie (079 291 1588), Tony Roper (083 255 9442), Jeudi Hunter (082 839 4541), Natalie Snyman-Husk (082 893 2282), Tony Coates (076 0532 567), Peter Kastner (082 927 0979), and Stephen Stocks (084 705 6719). STANFORD RIVER TALK 18
Out of The Hat By Fred Hatman
This monthly column is published in memory of Penny Wilson, a much-admired and loved Stanfordian, wife and mother – and dear friend – who, among many areas of great expertise, could tell a wonderful story! Over to you, Penny . . .
Mackerel Runs I don’t know if this still happens but in the 50s and 60s there would be huge runs of mackerel in the New Harbour at night. A few phone calls to fishing friends and soon the press at the harbour would be choked in with fisher folk hauling out these agile fish to be dried, flecked, salted or smoked, a rich supplement from the sea. My father had a large staff at the Coca-Cola factory who were always eager to take home these rich pickings. Penguin Eggs In the 50s and 60s, many keen fishermen in Hermanus would order from the Sea Fisheries Department boxes of sole and, for special customers, penguin eggs. Don’t be appalled by this — but that’s just the way it was. They would arrive in a knotty pine box filled with wood shavings … and 24 little eggs neatly tucked into the shavings. Dad and his mates would dash off and boil up a few and stand around the drinks cabinet, chomping these very fishy-tasting eggs. They were disgusting! I wonder how many people there are left in Hermanus who remember those days of eating penguin eggs. Prawn Flats Back in the 60s, John Carstens, an excellent local photographer, started a water-skiing school at Prawn Flats where there was a very wide channel of water. John developed it as a ski school and there were many fine competitions held there. Deidre Barnard, daughter of Prof Chris Barnard and world champion skier and ramp jumper, competed here on many occasions. Prawn Flats is now a shadow of its former glory with a narrow channel that one can wade through waist-deep. Most people only go there now to drop off their recycling waste.
The Giant Octopus For those of you who know Hermanus, you will surely know the huge rock pool at Kwaaiwater. Joey Warrington was one of my father’s delivery truck drivers and was born and brought up in the town. He regaled me with the most wonderful stories of the area. One day we were talking about octopuses. Out he popped with the story of himself with his pals down at Kwaaiwater pool catching octopus for bait. One of the boys leapt onto a boulder in the pool in order to jump to the other side. The bloody great boulder moved! As the boulder, now identified as a very large octopus, moved to the other side of the pool to make good its escape, the boys grabbed a long gaff which they hooked into its head. The octopus continued to drag itself over the edge of the rock pool, pulling six strapping lads behind it! During the holidays Joey and his teenage pals would take their rods and walk down from the end of the beach to Gansbaai; a distance of around 27 miles. They would spend the night in the caves there, fish and come home the next day with their catch. In those days, the caves had not yet been excavated. I had a deep interest in archaeology so Joey’s stories were fascinating. Many related to bones and full skeletons that had never been touched and were unknown to archaeologists at that time. He also spoke of ostrich shell beadwork, necklaces and bracelets that were still on the bones. As a matter of interest, Joey’s father was a fisherman and they went out from the Old Harbour, in the centre of Hermanus, in little rowing boats to fish. A whale tipped up their boat and Joey’s dad disappeared forever.
Mary’s muesli
food talk
Sustenance for any wannabe hiker or couch potato Mary Troost’s homemade muesli, shared on a recent hiking trip to Greyton by a group of women in Stanford to celebrate Anna Tomlinson’s birthday, was such a hit that we want to share it with you. • Start with a box of Tiger oats (not quick cook oats) • Add about a cup of coconut; a cup of nuts of your choice (chop if you want to); a cup of seeds (mixture of sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, linseed and poppy) • Gently heat half a cup of each of the following: olive oil; honey; sweet molasses • Mix the oil mixture with the dry mixture. It takes a while to be thoroughly mixed. • Spread out onto two large baking trays, then pop it into your oven heated to 150°C. • Bake for about 20 minutes. Take out and stir, then put it back for another 20 minutes. • It should be nice and brown when it’s done. Stir through to separate when it comes out of the oven and pop into an airtight container when it’s cool. C’est tout! Enjoy.
Stanford hikers: (from left) Anna Tomlinson, Mary Troost, Janika Dorland, Sandra Slabbert, Fiona Ingles, Caronne Vermaak, Natalie Ground, Mandy Erwee and (kneeling) Michelle Hardie.
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nature talk
NIGHT SKY Astrophysicist, Fred Smith, gives us some space news By the time you read this, hopefully it will be history. A private company called Space X is to launch the first commercial space vehicle to the International Space Station (ISS). The vehicle has been tested in space before, in 2010. This launch was scheduled for earlier this month, but problems with equipment on the ISS caused a delay, and a launch scheduled for Saturday 19 May was aborted due to an engine pressure problem. A new launch attempt on 22 May was a success. In the following few days the Dragon spacecraft will be undocked and return to earth. If everything is evaluated as having worked, the next flight to begin regular resupply visits to the ISS will begin in September. This version of the vehicle (called Dragon) only carries equipment to re-supply the ISS, although a manned vehicle is being built and NASA astronauts are testing it. Space X is one of several companies building space vehicles with NASA. They are not building rockets, but using tried and tested existing models, such as the Atlas. These companies are building Low Earth Orbit vehicles, designed to launch and service satellites and resupply the ISS. This allows NASA to concentrate on building its Orion manned spacecraft, which will take us back to the moon, onto Mars and the asteroids. All of these vehicles will be flying by 2015 – 2017. The era beyond the Space Shuttle is here.
A n d re w H e rr io t n – S ta n fo rd Ja zz M u si ci a
Andrew is offering a one man keyboard sound with and without suitably selected backing tracks for gigs, parties and special occasions. His main focus is easy listening jazz standards and popular dance tunes by many of the known composers from Cole Porter, Lennon to Stevie Wonder. Come to 9 Adderley Street, Stanford, any day and join Andrew in his music studio for coffee by prior appointment and listen and learn about Andrew’s innovative approaches. Mobile: 072 571 7846 • Land: 028 3410 066 Various CDs available for inspection • Keyboard Jazz tuition STANFORD RIVER TALK 20
Frog Competition – send us your photos! Naas Terblanche has come up with a great idea to hold a Frog Photography Competition which will run from this issue (beginning of rainy season when frogs start to call), to October/ November to allow keen photographers enough opportunity to find and photograph frogs. Naas says that getting good photographs of frogs takes a lot of effort. The best chance competitors have is to scout at night and listen to the frog calls and then search for them with a torch. They might also be lucky and see them in the daytime. The photos must all be taken in the Stanford area and the competitor must specify where the photo was taken. The artistic element as well as the rarity of the frog and its circumstances will be taken into account. Vaalvlei Wine Estate will sponsor three prizes for the best photographs. Winners will receive either a case of Vaalvlei Shiraz Reserve 2010, Shiraz 2010 or Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Please email your photographs to Naas Terblanche on ilterblanche@gmail.com or ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za The three winners will have their photographs published in River Talk.
Frog of the month Naas Terblanche is a frog fundi. Here he shares his knowledge of these extraordinary amphibians
The frog this month is the Flat Caco or in Afrikaans Plat Blikslanertjie. This tiny frog occurs in the Western Cape from the Cape Peninsula to the Agulhas Plain and inland as far as the Klein Karoo. The name Caco is an abbreviation of Cacosternum, the genus name of the Cacos, which means bad breast in Greek because they have a poorly developed breast, even lacking a clavicle. This frog is one of the smallest frogs of South Africa with a maximum adult size of about 22mm. Again, like most of our frogs its colour varies making colour and colour pattern unreliable as an identifying method. The Flat Caco has no webbing on either the fingers or the toes. They have horizontal eye pupils and have a flattened appearance. The Flat Caco’s call sounds like the winding up of an oldfashioned watch and is in fact 8-10 short explosive chirps every 2-3 seconds. You can also imagine a Lilliputian tinker (blikslanertjie) drumming on a miniature metal drum. Listen for it near pools and seepage areas. The chances of seeing them are small but keep a lookout, you may be lucky. The female frogs lay about 400 eggs in clusters of 8 to 50. The eggs hatch two days later to form tadpoles and then develop into froglets in less than two weeks. Come to Vaalvlei farm to hear what the Flat Caco and the other frogs of Stanford sound and look like on our permanent audiovisual display in our wine tasting room. www.vaalvlei.co.za
art & culture
Aron’s word Bayethe Mzansi (South Africa) Enough now of ‘Sugar Daddies’ and business churches In the name of the 1976 youth I would like to say bayethe (hello) to all the South African youth and to my very important people (my VIPs) – my column readers. I would like to say thank you for the appreciations you give me every time I meet you on the street and in the shopping mall. As you know I’m not the cupboard to keep cockroaches, so let’s zoom into today’s youth and clean the cupboard. We face the fact that this initiative of national government to provide a child social grant is not solving the poverty problem and it creates young mothers and a high rate of school dropouts, because of pregnancy. Let me put it in this way. The high rate of unemployed youth has got to the extent that the young girls must sell their bodies, do baby business and boys do abalone poaching and business churches. Let me ask you this. The young girls date old people, ‘Sugar Daddies’, because they want money or is it better for them if they have their own babies, government gives them a child social grant and then they can make themselves gorgeous? While on the other side the young men play tricks on suffering people by saying, ‘I’m a pastor and I make miracles. You bring your CV and I pray and you pay.’ The youth wage subsidy is not a solution to the problem. It will be another way to ‘connection’; I mean ‘connection’ is corruption. The HIV/AIDS in this country is better than corruption. I mean corruption is beyond repair. Imagine how many jobs can be created if each local municipality has its own offices for national government departments instead of them issuing tenders and making the rich even richer. We need the departments of Home Affairs, Social Development, SARS, Labour and many more in our local areas. Power to the youth. Power! Long live the spirit of June 16, 1976. Long live! Let’s chat. Here is my e-mail: 45465630@mylife.unisa.ac.za
Whisky Tasting Ken Loach, film-maker, (Cathy Come Home, Wind That Shakes The Barley) has done it again by winning the jury prize in Cannes (3rd place overall) with his film Angels’ Share (the amount of whisky that evaporates through the wood while distilling over a period of 12 years or more). It is a tale set in Glasgow’s underground world where unemployment, violence, a real jailbird actor, indecipherable Scottish accents and dark comedy prevail within the context of tasting malt whiskies. This is a must watch film as a preparation for a real whisky tasting session at the Stanford Village Green on Sunday 24 June.
In memoriam Donna Summer and Robin Gibb (1949 – 2012) Sadly all music lovers, even jazz enthusiasts and especially those of a certain age, who rocked to great disco sounds in the 60s, 70s and 80s, will mourn the unexpected passing of the Queen of Disco. Donna Summer lost the battle against lung cancer on 17 May 2012. Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees also died after a long battle with cancer on 21 May. Donna was raunchy, erotic and ‘hot stuff’ and she lived for the moment. Many of her followers described her song Love to Love You Baby as orgasmic. Robin was one of three performing Bee Gees: Barry, Maurice who died in 2007 (and was once married to Lulu) and Andy Gibb, a star in his own right, died in 1988. Robin and his brothers will be remembered for Saturday Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Grease and the haunting album Guilty with Barbara Streisand. Rock stars of yesteryear are now reaching an age when nature plays her inevitable role... Andrew Herriot
Playing By Ear By Andrew Herriot
Sir George Shearing OBE (1919 – 2011) Shearing was my hero. Information about this great jazz pianist can also be found on the internet. I want to personally acknowledge Sir George in these illustrious SRT columns because of what he did for me and thousands more who aspired to play jazz. He was an icon and selfSir George Shearing OBE educated jazz pianist. He was born blind in Battersea, London, and guess what, he played by ear. As a young dreamer, sitting at my second-hand wooden frame piano in the years after the war (no, not the Boer and hardly the Korean!), I was totally dumbfounded to read from Shearing’s first sheet music album (UK price 3/6d – 17½p) that he was born with this handicap. As I struggled with A# minor double octave scales, I could hardly contain myself to try out his unique jazz arrangements, such as I’m In The Mood For Love (McHugh and Fields, 1935) and its lavish big chords. Since that day in 1952, aching to play big jazz chords, I have followed his amazing career on both sides of the Atlantic and tried to emulate him. He made a guest appearance in the film Jazz on a Summer’s Day (SRT Volume No. 75). Remember, George’s formative years were spent during The Roaring 20s and The Jazz Age 30s. What an era to be living in when forming one’s lifetime, all-encompassing ambition to be a jazz musician! Imagine being transported (Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen) and walking into a club where Thelonius Monk is pounding out Round About Midnight or catching a glimpse of Cole Porter playing and singing Night and Day or indeed Art Tatum, nearly blind, improvising Tea for Two by ear. That was the scenario for an aspiring jazz pianist such as Shearing especially when he decided to shoot off to America in 1947. They were all there including the legendary Oscar Peterson and many more. Sir George (knighted in 2007 at Buckingham Palace) developed his idiosyncratic ‘shearing sound’ during the 50s and 60s. Girl From Ipanema (1952), Satin Doll (1987), Lullaby of Birdland (2005 autobiography), and Perfidia with his Quintet all have to be savoured. I salute Sir George because he inspired me to pursue my keyboard passion which led me to dedicate my CD to the Master. Sir George passed away in 2011 in New York. Above all, his legacy to jazz was his unique sound, sometimes discordant, but always immeasurable and colossal. STANFORD RIVER TALK 21
In memoriam
Christo Damon
13 Julie1977– 29 Mei 2011 Jy was so opewekte mens, altyd vol grappe. Jy het ons altyd laat lag en vol segoed. Soms het jy kwaad geraak, maar dan stap jy net ‘n draai en dan was alles verby. Ons huil, praat en lag nog elke dag van jou . Maar God het ons deurgedra. Van Ma Cathy, broer Fernando, jou eggenoot Lydia, Cailtin en Kealen asook jou oom en tannies.
Penny Wilson
12 September 1951 – 9 May 2012. As you are all aware Penny was ill on and off for nine years and never in all that time did she complain about the card she had been dealt. To everyone who enquired, she replied, ‘I am on a journey darlin’ and I am fine.’ She was an inspiration to all in the manner in which she handled her personal battle and how she always made a point when she was having treatment to chat to the other sufferers cheering them up and offering them encouragement. Penny radiated an amazing energy and love of life. She had an interesting perspective or opinion on all sorts of subjects that interested her and made a point of being well informed. She was passionate about birds and wild life in general. She was secretary of the Natal bird club and was also active in the Cape and Transvaal bird clubs. Needless to say she knew her subject well and we spent many weekends away pursuing her passion. Penny’s other passion was her garden. She just loved it to the point that we bought the plot next door so that Penny could grow veggies. Every Saturday she would hold court at the Saturday market in Stanford and at the same time sell her spinach, lettuce etc. She loved working with gardener, Manie Robinson, who with Penny produced such wonderments. Everyone who knew Penny always said she was such fun. She had a whacky sense of humour which drew people to her like bees to nectar. She knew everyone and consequently everyone passed through the Wilson home. Everyone was welcome, wine flowed and anything and everything was discussed. Penny’s mind was incredible. And then as if by magic a wonderful salad would appear. We cannot forget Penny and her dogs affectionately known as the black bitches. Of course there was Rosie, the dumb blond and honorary black bitch who copies everything good or bad that the other dogs do. If you have one wish in life I would recommend that you ask to come back as one of Penny’s dogs . . .what a life you would have. Penny did have a serious side. Back in the eighties she was a staunch member of the Black Sash and actively campaigned for a better life for all. Amongst other things, she risked life and limb to try to stop the bulldozers at Crossroads. She appeared to have attracted the attention of the Security Police. I remember having a bit of a torrid time with them when I applied to get a permit to enter secure areas. They knew all about Penny. She was also an accomplished pilot and could have flown commercially had she wanted to. During her time in the USA, she had her own plane and flew all over the country. Through her love of flying she accumulated many friends who remained close with her right up to the end. I would like to share with you a few tributes from some of her aviation buddies across the world. ‘Clear skies and tail winds for ever’ ‘Dearest Penny, you are cleared for takeoff, fly heading 270, cleared to climb unlimited, second star to the right, straight onto morning’ ‘Penny won’t be peaceful wherever she is. She will keep things lively. She was a delightful lady. She lived life well. She was one of the more effective soldiers in the war on boredom. She was too vibrantly and vividly alive. It is not right.’ ‘Character is what makes a person … and she had lots of that.’ Ian Wilson STANFORD RIVER TALK 22
Mark O’Donovan Procter 17 August 1956 – 2 May 2012
For the last ten years, Mark lived at Trevelyn Lodge, a home for people with special needs. We publish a tribute to him written by John Robertson which was first published in their monthly publication Trevelyn Tatler.
Mr Mark passed on after a heart attack on the evening of 2 May 2012. Our home is a lot emptier now and our hearts ache. Mr Mark joined us on 25 November 2002 – just four months after we opened. Mr Mark (we are not quite sure how he got the ‘Mister’ part but it sure suited him) was a true gentleman and very dignified yet would engage with anyone, always with a little smile and nice word. His manners were impeccable and he was never shy to thank someone or to comment on good food. He was very tolerant of our care (which can, admittedly, at times be invasive and unwanted) and taught us a lot about care for the disabled. At one stage he refused to bath or shower and no amount of cajoling or coercion would get him to step into the bath or shower. We were desperate and were very worried that we were never going to get him clean. The staff went to work on the problem and eventually came up with a solution — a plastic garden chair in the shower and Mr Mark happily took his ablutions. It turned out that a staff member had simply asked him why he did not want to bath and he told her that he was scared of slipping. So simple yet so profound was that lesson for us that we changed the way we approached refusals and disinclination to do certain tasks. He taught us that we do not know best and that we need to defer to other people’s knowledge and wisdom regardless of whether they are disabled or not. Mr Mark was someone who quietly moves into your life, graces it and leaves a vacuum when gone. We miss him terribly. Mr Mark’s mom, Yvonne (Ryan), sent me a SMS received from Mr Mark’s brother which I would like to share with everyone: A beautiful light came into my room. It was lighter than breath, softer than a rainbow It remained a few seconds while it whispered of eternity. Then it left, the same way it came, in a breath. We arrive with an inhalation and leave with an exhalation. We are breathed into a body and breathed out again, without a body, free of its cumbersome painful chains, its self destructive addictions, its long memory all gone. Only consciousness remains and its tendency is to rise, against gravity. They don’t stay long, they say goodbye and then they are gone. Free as the wind.
Yvonne Ryan and family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to her wonderful neighbours, friends and the community of Stanford for their support after the death of her son.
Wonderful goings ons at Cait’s, I am thrilled to now be sharing my space with La femme, on Tuesdays. Cait’s will still be open and carrying on with normal business for the rest of the week, 9 am to 12 pm. For all you new comers to Cait’s, did you know I also make blinds and curtains? Please come by for a quote. 083 358 6365
beauty and wellness centre
architect & interiors
La Femme has pleasure in letting all our clients know that we will finally have permanent premises at Morton Square from Tuesday 5th June. Can’t wait to see you all at our “new” salon 028 313 0660
Taking time off from my drawing board showing my three year old grand daughter, Chloe, how to groom TJ Hooker. He is loving being back in a big green field with his friends but trots over to Chloe when he hears the carrots. I also have packed my fishing rod so will see you all on the 19th June!
The original Morton Cottage. It hasn’t changed much! info@syringastud.co.za • 082 450 3970
Hair By Belinda
Hair By Belinda is open during June. 072 329 7753 Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 16:00 • Saturday 8:30 - 13:00
Welcome to Stanford Rob and Bev - Happy Days!
Architects & Planners Stanford Consultants Development
coffee corner
Cell 082 876 0492 Fax 086 7299 123 guywhittle@mweb.co.za
Gone Fishing... will be open again on the Tuesday 20 June
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classifieds
VILLAGE LAUNDROMAT Washing • Tumble Drying • Ironing Dry Cleaning • Steam Cleaning • Carpets Mon – Fri 8.30am - 5pm
There is an HONESTY BOX at Stanfordinfo where you can pay for your classifieds. Please enclose the amount in an envelope. SMALL ADS: R1 a word • BOXED ADS: R77 info@stanfordrivertalk.co.za • cell: 079 291 1588
25 Queen Victoria st, Cell: 072 616 0976
Kinesiology
FOR SALE
For improving, restoring and maintaining health on a mental, emotional or physical level.
14kg BOSCH breaker. Good condition. R1 800. p 079 29 11611. VACANT PLOT HERBERTSDALE: Off-the-beaten-track village, where the Langeberg and Outeniqua mountains meet. 60 km inland from Mosselbaai coastline and gateway to the Klein Karoo. R575 000. p Paul 082 7408 046. VENTER TRAILER. Licensed with papers. New tyres. Excellent condition. R4 500. p O79 291 1611.
AFRICAN HORSE COMPANY
guided multi-day trails & outrides along the whale coast & through unspoilt nature reserves. +27 (0) 82 667 9232 omstables@telkomsa.net www.africanhorseco.com
R300 for the first session R250 for any session thereafter Maaike Heger maaikeheger@gmail.com 072 683 5648
Services
Adult horse riding classes. p Jake Uys on 079 468 9060. HOUSE CLEANING Need your house/flat cleaned? Bed linen changed? Washing & ironing? Washing itemised ready for laundry collection? p Desiree on 074 353 1884. Refs available. MULLER CLEANING SERVICES Home, office, window cleaning. Call Magrieta on 078 468 6010. For great ref email reginajac@yahoo.com 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.
SM VERKOELING
Saturdays 16, 23 & 30 June 30 Bezuidenhout Street • Inquiries 083 662 9497
SUPPLIED BY Jake Uys
RAINFALL STATISTICS
Sofa to crockery • Linen to garden tools
Visible from the main road Easy access. R6500.00 per month.
Alle huishoudelike herstelwerk
Luxury studio in the heart of Cape Town. Walk to Artscape, Convention Centre & Waterfront. Secure parking, pool & gym. Sleeps 2/3. p Dieter on 082 659 2318.
Household effects
3 Offices, Board Room, Reception, Fitted Kitchen, Toilet, 160m2.
Nuwe kontaknommer: Tel: 087 808 2175 Sakkie Myburgh: 083 771 0753
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GARAGE SALE
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Phone Magda – 028 341 0912
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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 St Thomas 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. STANFORD RIVER TALK 24
Rural and river retreats in tranquil surroundings, Stanford Country Cottages are situated throughout the village and surrounding area. Perfect getaways from stressed city living, they offer a unique base from which to explore this magical village and the fascinating Cape Whale Coast & Overberg.
Tel: 028 341 0965 • Cell: 082 320 0982 enquiries@stanfordcountrycottages.co.za www.stanfordcountrycottages.co.za
DEADLINE FOR JULY EDITION 20 JUNE 2012 CONTACT SANDRA 079 523 8453 or email
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FATHER’S DAY WORD SEARCH
Find the hidden words associated with Dad’s special day.
preciate commandments discipline fix forgive help holiday
honor important instruction learn listen love obey
respect special thank understanding work
What’s on in June? Wine & Wisdom Thursday 7 June. 7pm, R40 pp, Stanford Art Café. Contact Annie Ranger on 028 341 0984. Penguin Plunge Saturday 16 June. Stanford River Lodge. Call Stanfordinfo for further enquiries on 028 3410 340. STANFORD COUNTRY FAIR WEEKEND Friday 22 to Sunday 24. Stanford Village Green. Contact Stanfordinfo 028 3410 340. Arno Carstens and Albert Frost Unplugged Friday 22 June. 8pm to 9.30pm. Contact Stanfordinfo 028 3410 340. Fun Run, Country Market, Mr & Miss Stanford competition, pieeating contest and more Saturday 23 June. 10am-6pm. Contact Stanfordinfo 028 3410 340. Valiant Swart & band live Saturday 23 June. 4-6pm. Contact Stanfordinfo 028 3410 340. Whisky tasting Stanford Village Green. Sunday 24 June. Contact Stanfordinfo 028 3410 340.
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Low Water time height time height 0639 0.39 1849 0.42 0730 0.27 1942 0.32 0818 0.18 2033 0.25 0905 0.14 2123 0.22 0952 0.15 2213 0.24 1038 0.20 2303 0.29 1123 0.29 2353 0.38 1208 0.40 ---- ---0046 0.48 1254 0.52 0141 0.58 1345 0.63 0242 0.66 1447 0.72 0349 0.70 1602 0.77 0457 0.69 1716 0.76 0556 0.65 1816 0.72 0645 0.58 1903 0.66 0725 0.51 1942 0.60 0759 0.45 2016 0.54 0833 0.40 2049 0.50 0905 0.37 2122 0.47 0938 0.35 2157 0.46 1012 0.36 2233 0.47 1046 0.38 2311 0.50 1123 0.43 2353 0.55 1203 0.48 ---- ---0040 0.59 1247 0.54 0135 0.62 1340 0.60 0242 0.63 1448 0.64 0358 0.61 1609 0.64 0514 0.53 1728 0.58 0621 0.43 1836 0.48
weekly timetable
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Monday 5h30 to 6h45pm Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, Studio @ Art Café, Leli, 082 350 0253. Monday 5h30, Running Time Trials 5km, corner Adderley and Longmarket. Monday & Thursday, 5.15pm - 6pm, Pilates, The old Beauty Spot Studio, above Tops Bottle Store, Tracy: 082 441 8307. Monday & Wednesday, 5pm, Canoeing, Slipway Church St, John Finch 028 341 0444, Jan Malan 082 452 9877. Tuesday (5pm to 6pm) & Friday (8.30am to 9.30am), Tae Bo, The old Beauty Spot Studio, above Tops Bottle Store, Ronnie 083 655 4521. Tuesday 8:45 to 10am, Iyengar Yoga with Marianne, Studio @ Art Café. Thursday 8:45 to 10am, Vinyasa Yoga with Leli, Studio @ Art Café, Leli 082 3500 253. Cycling, Tuesday & Thursday 5.30pm cnr de Bruin & Moore Sts, Sunday 6am Caltex Garage David Morrison 082 321 7996, John Finch 082 378 1935 Wednesday, 6.30pm, Stanford Rotary Club Meeting, Art Café. Everyone welcome. 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 from Enquiries call Art Café (028) 3410 591. STANFORD RIVER TALK 25
local services & facilities ACCOMMODATION Beloftebos Cottages B’s Cottage De Klein Rivers Valley Fairhill Nature Reserve Morton Cottage Mosaic Farm Oak Grove Farm Reiersvlei Farm Lodge Reed Cottage Walshacres Riverside Stanford Country Cottages Stanford River Lodge The Country Cottage Upton House Villa di Baia
List your business for just R12 a month (only R144/year). Email: info@stanfordrivertalk.co.za or telephone 07929 11588.
082 391 5331 028 341 0430 028 341 0048 079 495 2971 082 450 3970 028 313 2814 082 091 3914 082 213 0512 028 341 0984 082 614 6322 082 320 0982 028 341 0444 083 553 0663 079 777 5983 082 336 1573
Accounting & Tax Services Maryke Brandt 072 172 9545
ELECTRICIAN H.C.D Electrical
079 182 8825
ESTATE AGENTS Marlene’s Properties Michael Thompson Pam Golding Stanford Village Properties FIREWOOD Walshacres Stanford Chippers
082 732 1284 028 341 0929 083 225 7367 028 341 0708 082 893 2282 072 111 9321 028 341 0685 082 898 4889 082 324 6799 079 395 1763
ALTERATIONS Caitlin’s Dressmaking
083 358 6365
GARDENS & NURSERIES Helen’s Garden Service Krige Tree Services Walshacres Willowdale Nursery
ANTIQUES/FURNITURE Sir Robert Stanford
028 341 0048
HAIR Jeanne Retief
072 318 2478
ARCHITECTURE Maureen Wolters
082 450 3970
ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS Ons Winkel Traderoots
HOUSE MANAGEMENT Stanford Country Cottages Village Laundromat
082 320 0982 072 616 0976
028 341 0647 084 643 4504
HOME MAINTENANCE Stanford Country Cottages
082 320 0982
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS La Femme
028 313 0660
INTERIORS Kiwinet Maureen Wolters
028 341 0209 082 450 3970
BOOKS Sir Robert Stanford
028 341 0048
CAR CARE J & J Motorwerke
028 341 0410 071 219 9212
Conference centre Mosaic Farm
028 313 2814
Construction Stanford Bricks
028 341 0685
Driving School Drive with Cait
NEWSPAPER Stanford River Talk
PEST CONTROL Overberg Pest Control
028 312 2225
083 358 6365
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) 649 6212
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028 341 0961 028 341 0961
PLUMBING John Hardie
079 291 1611
PRINTING & PUBLISHING The Really Famous Publishing CC 079 291 1588 RESTAURANTS 1892 Stanford Spookhuis Art Café Stanford Gallery Havercroft’s Madré’s Kitchen
028 313 2814 028 3410 591 028 3410 603 028 341 0647
SECURITY JSK Wrought Iron Safe Security
083 591 9600 028 341 0801
SOLAR South Coast Solar
079 291 1611
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
082 542 9556 028 313 2814 028 341 0647 082 781 1704
WINE CELLAR & SALES Brunia Wines Sir Robert Stanford Estate Springfontein Wine Estate Stanford Hills Estate
028 341 0432 082 783 7257 028 3410 647 028 341 0651 072 371 7546 028 3410 841
police: 028 3410 601 / 10177 ambulance: 10177 municipality: 028 341 8500 fire & rescue: 079 5077 326 overstrand emergency: 028 313 8000 / 313 8186
STANFORD - RETICULATED DRINKING WATER RESULTS
STANFORD - RIVER WATER RESULTS
APRIL
079 291 1588
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES African Queen River Cruises 082 732 1284 028 3410 929 Klein River Picnics 028 3410 693 Platanna 073 318 5078 River Rat Boat Cruises 083 310 0952
WATER testing
MARCH
082 977 7080 082 658 0427 028 341 0685 082 899 1172
PETS & PET CARE Stanford Kennels Syringa Country Kennels
2500 8121
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
MARCH APRIL
E. coli STANDARD (0/100ml)
0
0
Total Coliform bacteria STANDARD (10/100ml)
0
0
Heterotrophic Plate Count STANDARD (5000/100ml)
0
1612
Celebrations in Stanford
Kaitlin Damon 17 May
Colleen Morton Significant 50th 11 June
Fernando Damon 2 June
Jacques Rossouw 2 June
Janika Dorland 14 June
Hamish Ground 8 June 13 years old
Cal Tomlinson 3 June
Jack Kastner 18 June
If there is a birthday coming up or special occasion you want to share with the village please email ed@stanfordrivertalk.co.za
Retha Fourie 8 June
Glenn Roodt 24 June. Turning 30! Kara Slabbert 11 June and Mia Slabbert 25 June
Terroir driven wines
Complimentary wine tasting, by appointment www.springfontein.co.za • marketing@springfontein.co.za • tel: +27 (0)28 3410 651 • after hrs 072 371 7546 • fax: +27 (0)28 341 0112 STANFORD RIVER TALK 27
MICHAEL THOMPSON
ESTATES
stewart@alcock.co.za OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY - OLD PASTORIE
EIENDOMME
R5 400 000
VALUE FOR MONEY- VIEWS TO DIE FOR
Fully restored and improved, 5 bedrooms, pool, pool house/teen pad, wine cellar, covered stoep with river/ mountain views
LIFESTYLE LIVING
R3 950 000
WEEKEND GETAWAY
10 kms from Stanford, 5 bed home, all the mod cons. plus 1 bed guest/ manager’s cottage. 37 hectares unspoilt fynbos. own water supply.
www.mtestates.co.za R1950 000
5 BED HOME, DOUBLE GARAGE, ALL MOD CONS, views, views, views…..
R1 395 000
3 BED, 2 BATH HISTORIC COTTAGE ON LARGE ERF (1200M2) WOODEN FLOORS, DOVER STOVE.
LIVE/WORK IN THE VILLAGE R2 350 000
5 beds, 3 baths, swimming pool, Chef’s quality kitchen, garage and established garden.
Struggling to sell? Why not put an A+ tenant in your property – we have prequalified tenants waiting to move in. STEWART 074 126 7770
beauty and wellness centre Do you still apply your make-up the same way you did in the 90’s? Do you have no idea what hairstyle suits you? Join us for a MAKE-UP and HAIR STYLE workshop with snacks and bubbly. FRIDAY 8 JUNE 9am TO 5pm at La Femme Hermanus ONE DAY ONLY Pay R150 for a personal analysis and individual consultation by internationally acclaimed makeup artist Colette Boshoff of Bodyography treatment makeup and Werner of Frinche hair studio Or Buy any two Bodyography products & get the Consultation & Analysis for FREE Phone 028 313 0660 for an appointment 1 8 HO P E STR E ET, H E RMANUS • 0 2 8 3 1 3 0 6 6 0 • i nfo @ l afe m m e h e r m a n u s . co . za
ALSO AT MORTON SQUARE STANFORD ON TUESDAYS