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The little ones at the Siyakha Crèche in Zwelihle received dozens of boxes filled with Christmas goodies on Friday. The Santa Shoebox Project, a national initiative, makes sure children at different schools, usually from disadvantaged communities, are spoiled rotten with these beautifully decorated boxes, filled with toys, toothbrushes, clothes and other items. Each box, donated by the public, is decorated beautifully and includes the child’s name on the box. Thank you to all who participated. PHOTO: JANINE VAN DER RIET-NEETHLING
Gardening competition aims to increase sustainability “When we look at beautiful flowers, we see the beautiful gardener.” This was the message from Rob Fryer, manager at Whale Coast Conservation, when he welcomed the inspirational gardeners of Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant and Hawston to the Green House on Saturday 31 October. Whale Coast Conservation (WCC) hosted the awards ceremony for its third annual gardening competition. The competition is an extension of WCC’s ongoing greening initiatives aimed at increasing sustainability in the Overstrand. “A total of thirty gardeners entered this year, but we hope to have twice this number in 2016”, said Shirley Volkwyn, organiser of the competition. Eight gardeners reside in Zwelihle, 10 in Mount Pleasant and 12 in Hawston. The judging was no easy task, but they were guided by the following criteria: overall design, water-wise features, such as ground cover and rainwater harvesting, and environmentally friendly gardening, such as recycling containers and the presence of birds and insects. In each of the three areas, a winner and two runners-up were identified: Zwelihle Bronze – Michael Nkuze, 8483 Sisulu St Silver – Thembinkosi Nokhangele, 9101 Zithande St Gold – Vivian Nanto, 169 Khohlakala St Mount Pleasant Bronze – Georgina Temmers, 42 Leeubekkie St; Silver – Lindsay Geswind, 19 Orgidee St; Gold – Katie Engel, 63 Leeubekkie St Hawston Silver – Delia Sauls, 1177 Mills St; Gold – Anna Hendricks, F61 Essex St;
The group of finalists with Mayor Nicolette BothaGuthrie in the centre. Gold – Mirlyn Hunter, 2033 Sussex St Many of the gardeners are pensioners and provide vegetables and herbs for their families, friends and neighbours. Participants also eagerly exchange seeds, plants and advice among each other. The awards were handed over by Mayor Nicolette Botha-Guthrie. Deputy Mayor Rudolf Smith also attended, as did members of the WCC board and public. Every gardener received a certificate of participation. Many proud gardeners, who are also employed gardeners, brought their employers as guests. An employment spin-off from the competition for a man from Hawston was that he was able to use his 2014 certificate as a reference to get a job as a gardener. The event was deemed to be a success by the participants. “Everybody who participated are winners as they all do their bit for the environment,
Vivian Nanto receives her certificate.
helping to decrease their carbon footprints”. The other sponsors and contributors were the Hermanus Garden Club with judges Sue Taylor and Margaret Campbell, local businesses Agrimark, Superplants, Walkerbay Nursery, The Royal Gardener, Penny Pinchers and Councillor Lianda Beyers-Cronje. ) Anyone who wishes to participate in the 2016 competition, wanting to apply for a tree or who wishes to contribute in any way, may contact the Greenhouse at 028 316 2527 or pay them a visit in Vermont on the R43 during office hours on weekdays be- tween 08:30 to 14:30.
The garden of Vivian Nanto in Khohlakala Street took gold for Zwelihle.
POPPY DAY SERVICE: The annual Remembrance Service and Parade was held on Sunday 8 November at Market Square. The ceremony is an annual event on the first Sunday of November and is held in commemoration of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the protection of South Africa. Several people, organisations and government institutions took part in the proceedings and laid flower wreaths at the foot of the World War 1 Memorial Monument, where the recently repaired canons are stationed. After the ceremony, the Pro Patria Medal was presented by the Mayor, Nicolette Botha-Guthrie, to Hugh Roy of Vermont for service rendered in the Defence of the Republic of South Africa, for the Prevention or Suppression of Terrorism. Roy served in the Parachute Regiment. Seen here is Rudi Fraser, traffic chief of the Overstrand, laying a wreath.
Fire Prevention Campaign introduced The Western Cape Government together with Disaster Management, Fire and Rescue Services and the Fire and Rescue Services in the Overberg District have initiated the roll out of a fire prevention campaign called “Fire is Everyone’s Fight” as the fire season approaches. This campaign will be run in conjunction with the Overberg District Municipality’s “Safer People Campaign”. One of the key messages illustrates the dangers of children playing with matches and lighters and the need for parental involvement in curbing the needless veld fires and injuries so often caused by this hazardous behaviour. In addition to this, fire safety educator toolkits are being distributed to every ECD centre in the district.
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The “Fire is Everyone’s Fight” approach further emphasises prevention – its starting point is that fires can be prevented and everyone has a role to play in ensuring that they are prevented. The “Fire is Everyone’s Fight” toolkit is a collection of resources that will be of use to many of the organisations, agencies and individuals working to address fire and burn prevention in the Western Cape, particularly those engaged at the community level. The focus of the toolkit is on community awareness using the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres as a delivery system. ) In case of a fire emergency anywhere in the Overberg District, call the direct Fire Emergency number on 028 425 1690.
Members of the SA Defence Force during the Parade.
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DAFF mum on role of boats in the fight against poachers DALEEN FOUCHÉ A Hermanus resident recently raised concerns about the fight against abalone poaching when he witnessed a suspected poaching incident. The resident, who did not want to be named, witnessed how divers took abalone out of the ocean at Gearings Point. When the resident reached the shore, he was met by two officials from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF). Keeping a close eye on the suspected poachers, the resident said he then left the matter in their hands, but when he followed up with them the next day he was informed that the officials waited until the sun set for the suspected poachers to come out. When this, however, did not happen, the officials went home empty-handed. The resident raised concerns about the manner in which abalone poaching is handled by authorities, querying the use of boats in the course of doing so.
The Hermanus Times sent several questions to DAFF regarding the role of boats in the fight against abalone poaching. DAFF provided the following answers. According to the DAFF website, Hermanus has two vessels (Deat Patrol and Forfeit 1) and jet skis at the DAFF control and surveillance station. Are all these vessels in working order? The Hermanus Boat is undergoing its regular maintenance. If not, for how long have these vessels been out of order and when will they be fixed? Since last week, and the repair processes are expected to be completed soon. Why are these vessels not being deployed when the public calls to inform authorities abalone poaching taking place? Question left unanswered. Please explain how police and MCM work together to fight against abalone poaching. By conducting joint operations.
Rock lobster season opens 15 Nov FICA now a prerequisite to The 2015-’16 West Coast rock lobster recreational (WCRL) fishing season will open on 15 November and close on 28 March 2016. The 2015-’16 season will once again be restricted to 21 days and lobster fishing will be allowed on these days: • 15 November; • 21 and 22 November; • 5 and 6 December; • 12 and 13 December; • 19 and 20 December; • 26 and 27 December; • 2 and 3 January 2016; • 9 and 10 January; and • 25 March to 28 March 2016.
Fishing times for WCRL will be from 08:00 until 16:00 and the bag limit is four per person per day. The size restriction is 80 millimetres carapace length. No person catching WCRL with a recreational fishing permit may sell his/her catch, and any WCRL caught, collected or transported must be kept in one piece. Only persons over the age of 12 years may obtain a permit. Recreational permit holders may not be in possession of more than four WCRL per day. Recreational permits cost R94 per permit and are available at post offices. These permits are valid for the entire season.
INFORMATION NEEDED The Department of Social Development, Paarl, is requesting anyone with information regarding Ms Sinta Delmanis Snyers ,Ms Thembeka Dasi and Mr Mlandeli Ndlela. Anyone with information can contact
the social worker Mr Msondeleli Ellias Tsewu or Mr Philasande Mnyaka on 021 871 1682 during office hours (07:3016:00 or fax 021 872 0049, Email address: Ellias. Tsewu @ wc.gov.za.
register and license vehicles Since 1 November, everyone who wishes to register or license a vehicle has to comply with the provisions of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Act 38 of 2001. In other words, Overstrand’s Traffic Department will be unable to conclude any transactions relating to the registration or licensing of vehicles unless FICA has been verified on the eNaTIS system. Accordingly, everyone who wishes to register or license a vehicle will be required to duly complete a so-called NCP form and
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Kelp horn needed for ‘whale crying’ DALEEN FOUCHÉ Do you know how to work with kelp, especially how to manipulate and dry a large piece of kelp into a working horn? If the answer is yes, then Hermanus Tourism needs your help. The Hermanus Whale Crier has become an icon of the town and a valuable source of information for many tourists. The current whale crier, Eric Davalala, has been the whale crier since 2011 and is very popular with tourists due to his friendly nature. But, says Frieda Lloyd, PR Manager: Hermanus Tourism, the whale crier may not be able to “cry” for much longer if new sources of kelp horns aren’t found. “The craftsman who previously made the kelp horns has retired and we are urgently looking for more kelp horns.” There are currently only two kelp horns left and Lloyd says with a film being made about a whale caller the demand for kelp horns has suddenly increased. She says the idea behind a whale crier came about in 1991 when a tourist arrived at the Hermanus Publisiteitskantoor, boldly stating the Hermanus whales must be the Western Cape’s best-kept secret. Resident Jip Wepener heard this comment and decided to find a way to let people know when the whales are in the bay. At first Wepener and co started with calling the local radio station when the whales were spotted. Over time, the position of whale crier was created.
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Eric Davalala blowing his kelp horn. Hermanus Tourism currently offers whale crier tours, during which Davalala gives a guided walking tour along the coast and shares his insights into the area, environment and of course, the whales. If you can help with supplying kelp horns, please contact Chantel Louskitt on 028 313 1602 or visit the tourism kiosk at the Old Harbour.
‘The Whale Caller’ to be filmed in town “Lights, camera, action!” This film industry phrase may soon be heard from the Old Harbour and other locations in Hermanus. A film, based on the novel by acclaimed South African writer, Zakes Mda, The Whale Caller, is currently in production and will be filmed on location in Hermanus in December. The Whale Caller is a fictional tale that is set in Hermanus with the Hermanus Whale Crier as inspiration for the protagonist. As with many of his previous novels, like Ways of Dying and Heart of Redness,
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the Whale Caller is set in Mda’s preferred genre; magical realism. The tale centres around the whale caller and his intimate relationship with the whales. Mda is a novelist, poet and playwright and has won major local and international awards for his work. The film is supported financially by the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Film and Video Foundation. The producer is Dylan Voogt of Stage 5 Productions. His previous work includes Unearthed, a documentary about fracking in the Karoo.
“He punched her in her neck, pushed her to the ground aggressively and jumped on top of her!” This is how a 30-year-old tourist from Britain described her and a friend’s nightmare experience on the Hermanus cliff path close to Tamatiebank near the new harbour on Monday afternoon. This robbery is one of five robberies/attacks reported in and around the cliff path in the last five days. The friends, Jemma Noble and Victoria Adams, were attacked by three men. ”It happened in such an aggressive manner that we couldn’t put up a fight.” The attackers took cash and Noble’s necklace. “We are both a bit shaken but fine,” Adams said, “Jemma has a few small scrapes and bruises and a sore shoulder, but fortunately no permanent damage.” On the same day, minutes before this attack, another woman and her two friends from Germany were attacked and robbed by three men at Gearing’s Point while they were looking at the various art sculptures. They tried to get past the men but were grabbed, and a camera, cash, jewellery and other valuables were taken before the men ran away. Two more robberies were reported the day before, Sunday 8 November. Around 17:30 two Belgian friends were walking near Tamatiebank in Westcliff, when two men threatened them with knives and took their cash and a video camera. In another incident, also late afternoon on Sunday, a Hermanus Public Protection (HPP) guard on a bicycle escorted a suspicious-looking man near the cliff path in Westcliff after complaints had been re-
ceived of a man lurking in the area. The HPP guard called for back-up. The suspect then threw stones at the guards, grabbed his bicycle and tried to flee. According to Jason Botes, HPP Guarding Manager, the guard gave chase and with back-up the suspect was caught and handed over to the Hermanus Police. In the latest incident, on Tuesday, a German couple was walking on the cliff path, also near Tamatiebank, at around 15:30 when a robber grabbed the man’s wife by her shirt collar and demanded their camera, money and a cellphone. According to Lieutenant Fadila September, the couple then ran to the nearest HPP guard. A chase ensued, after which about nine HPP officials and policemen caught the suspect close to the Hermanus Police Station. The camera and cash were found in his possession, but not the cellphone. September urges Hermanus residents and guest house establishments to warn tourists of the possible danger of attackers/robbers on the cliff path, especially in areas where the path is surrounded by thick vegetation. What is alarming is the fact that these attacks all occurred in broad daylight. Botes from HPP said the company has increased the number of guards on the cliff path. “The cliff path is divided and patrolled by the guards on duty,” he said. “It is sometimes impossible to spot suspects hiding in the dense bushy areas.” September says with the upcoming holidays and peak tourist season in mind they hope to reduce crime in the area with the help of extra manpower supplied by HPP. Of the five robberies/attacks, only two suspects have been arrested. If you have any information, contact Hermanus Police on 028 313 5300.
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Enlighten Education Trust in Swartdam Road unveiled the new signage on its striking mosaiccovered boundary wall recently. The mosaic on the wall was originally done in 2009, coordinated by Morag Swanepoel. The new signage was done under the coordination of Alex Forsyth and Raphael Malunge. The staff in the back row are (from left) Maatjie Wandrag, Frank Coetzer, Priscilla “Stemela, Nombasa Mtuzula, Elmine Boonzaaier, Celeste Fourie, Unity Mtomile, Schalk Botha, AnnaMarie Kotze, Lila Nicholson, Verity Philander, Betsey Joubert, Elaine Davie and Johnathan Swarts. In front: Alex Forsyth, Leonie Wolmarans, Lidia Milne, Mabel Saul, Magriet Peter, Colleen Roberts and Nomzamo Mtomile. Absent: Solomon Manjeya, Rothea Kleynhans, Lianna Morrison, Elenore Wessels, Nicholas Powell, Edwin Shumba and Raphael Malunge. PHOTO: JANHENDRIK COETZER
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An illustration of how the building will look once completed, facing Royal Street. It was designed by architect Les Abbott. IMAGE: LES ABBOT OF LA DESIGN STUDIO
New building for Aberdeen Street lot DALEEN FOUCHÉ Several motorists who were in the habit of parking on the empty lot in Aberdeen Street (opposite Hermanus Times offices) will now have to find an alternative as construction on this site will commence soon. The erf, owned by the Overstrand Municipality, is being developed by Red Cross Hermanus and the local branch of the South African National Tuberculosis Association (SANTA), and the new premises will cost at least R1 million. The Red Cross and SANTA have a lease contract with the OM for 25 years. The Hermanus Times reported previously that the first lease agreement was for just under 10 years, but because of the investment in infrastructure, the two organisations asked for a longer lease period. This request was approved by the OM in November 2014 and a lease was signed for a period of 25 years at R114,80 per month, escalating every July. The OM sold the property where the two organisations are currently situated in Royal Street to the United Church, on condi-
tion that the church helps the two organisations settle in its new premises. Jerome Kennedy of Kennedy & Hattingh, responsible for the construction, says the project is due for completion at the end of March next year. He added that the two big trees on the erf will not be removed, and the building is positioned between the trees. Sue Holmes, chairperson of SANTA Hermanus, says they are very excited about the new building and believe it is a good site for SANTA and the Red Cross, as it is opposite the Hospice shop. SANTA will move its second-hand bookshop to the premises, where it will “probably be modernised”. Holmes says there were several “hiccups” along the way causing the project to be delayed. One hiccup has been the discovery of a stormwater pipe that must be removed, and will cost R120 000. SANTA pushed the plans through, but the building project has used up its reserves. SANTA is asking the Hermanus community to keep donating second-hand books to sell, the proceeds of which will go towards covering shortfalls and costs.
A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ADHD Jane Jarvis, educational psychologist and co-author of the book The Manual That Never Came With Your Child was the guest speaker at the annual ADHD Forum event on Saturday 17 October. This dynamic speaker discussed the different learning styles that children may have. She acknowledged that ADHD was a very real problem that manifests in many different ways and is often associated with comorbidities, including learning difficulties. Jane provided helpful, practical approaches that could be incorporated in classroom teaching and also during homework sessions. The audience, which consisted of teachers, parents, therapists – mostly members
of the HPWG (Hermanus Paediatric Working Group) – and doctors, were also reminded of the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving communication between all the role players, when all is not well with a child in the classroom. A follow-up event is being planned for 2016. This might be followed by a practical workshop session for parents who have to deal with more than just the frustration of homework. The ADHD Forum would like to thank Hermanus Primary School, Sandbaai Country Guest House, their pharmaceutical sponsor, The Beanery and Fleurs for their contributions. The book can be ordered by contacting The Paediatric Practice at 028 313 2761.
Did you know... Burchell’s coucal is also commonly referred to as the ‘Rainbird’ because it often calls during periods of high humidity. The call is a bubbling cascade of notes that sounds like water poured from a bottle. Although often heard, they mostly remain hidden in the thick vegetation. They are voracious feeders, hunting small mammals, reptiles, birds, insects and amphibians. They may stalk after mice like a domestic cat. PHOTO: WWW.REDBUBBLE.COM
Did you know... Glow-worms and fireflies are neither worms nor flies, but beetles. Glow-worms are flightless females of fireflies. They have light organs located under their abdomens. The insects take in oxygen and, inside special cells, the enzyme luciferase combines it with a substance called luciferin to produce light with almost no heat. Fireflies usually flash in patterns that are unique to each species, which helps to find potential mates. The female of some species may imitate the flashing patterns of other species and when a male arrives to investigate, she eats him. FOTO: ALAMY/ARGUSPHOTO
New projects at Hermanus Tourism announced Hermanus Tourism held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 6 October at the Whale Coast Hotel. Frieda Lloyd, PR manager for Hermanus Tourism, gave an overview of new projects, one of which is the Hermanus Resident Tourist project. Yellow badges will be made available to locals in November. The badge will serve as an indicator to tourists that the locals wearing the badge may be approached for information about the town. “The badge does not indicate that the wearer is an expert on the town, but that tourists can approach them for directions or advice on great restaurants or shops.” The much anticipated Hermanus Food Route will also be launched this year and will entail a beautiful map of the town with restaurants indicated on the map. The idea behind this project is to give more value to local restaurants in terms of exposure and to create a unique food experience for visitors and locals alike. Loyd said there will also be focused on promoting Hermanus to travellers through brand-
ing initiatives. She called on residents to volunteer their time in the tourism office with duties such as assisting tourists and recommending attractions, also answering phones and performing small administrative jobs. The guest speaker for the evening was Shaun van Eck, author of The Tourism Coach, a business book for the tourism industry in South Africa. He presented an inspiring talk about new trends in the tourism industry. Van Eck, who was responsible for Knysna Tourism for five years, said the tourism industry needs to create experiences for tourists. He said a comfortable bed and delectable breakfast is expected and guests are more attracted to destinations where they can “get involved”, discover new things and take their exciting stories back home. He advised the tourism/accommodation industry to be creative when advertising their offerings and instead of posting photos of a lovely room and food, to rather fill their websites with photos of people experiencing exciting, new and unique things.
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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) identified the week of 12 to 16 October as career week, and Naomi Herbst, Grade 7 educator of the Hermanus Waldorf School had the inspired idea of having her class dress in outfits symbolising their dream professions. In the back row are Asisipho Kayeki (teacher), Lulamela Ngazelwa (social worker), Theodora Marwana (social worker), Zandile Marwana (fashion designer), Lerato Mohlokoane (doctor), Michaecia Cupido (chef), Michelle Joloza (teacher), Anesu Mataruse (doctor) and Dioleen Matimbe (chef). Front: Patience Gwature (chef), Tellmore Jengeta (aeronautical engineer), Sisipho Lifaba (social worker), Lisakhanye Mkrola (civil/mechanical engineer), Rodrigo Majiet (lifeguard), Janice Botha (family lawyer), John-Lee Williams (civil/mechanical engineer) and Zipho Marwebu (mechanical engineer).
‘Bags of Love’ launched JAN-HENDRIK COETZER This year’s Bags of Love Christmas initiative was launched by Mayor Nicolette Botha-Guthrie at the municipal offices on Friday 30 October. This campaign, which is in its 10th year, is an annual Christmas endeavour to distribute a bag containing an essential list of groceries supplemented by additional Christmas treats to the neediest of families in the community. Last year, 1 700 bags in all were collected and distributed throughout Hermanus, Zwelihle, Mount Pleasant, Hawston, Stanford and Gansbaai. The business sector, churches, NGOs as well as individuals are once again asked to consider donating to this worthwhile cause. Des Collins, one of the conveners of the campaign, is especially grateful to the Rotary Clubs of both Hermanus and Stanford as well as municipal employees and the business community who support them each year. “We don’t forget each individual member who has contributed so generously to our cause in the past.” Botha-Guthrie, patron of this annual Christmas drive, says. “With this campaign we need to involve all
Grade 3 learners of Hermanus Christian Academy displayed their creative writing and reading abilities on Education on Air (WCFM 96). Pictured with them are their teacher, Dr Monica van Heerden (left), and presenter of Education on Air Nelia Louw (right). Back row (left to right): Likuye Thutsheni, Kanya Socobile, Nathan Nyabasa, Lilitha Mlonyeni, Phil Mqini. In front: Chulumanco Faku, Azile Mqondeki, Unathi Mboyiya, Praise Pondani.
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the needy within our community. Also places like Paradise Park and Westdene need to be included. All councillors can also provide us with a list of names as they know best where exactly the needs are in each area.” The cost of the bag is R121 and is available, ready-packed, at the Spar stores at Eastcliff, Kleinmond and Gansbaai. For further information, please contact Collins on 082 824 1058 or joint convener Terry McCarthy on 083 255 8614.
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Liquor licences holders, ensure that you renew your liquor license before 31 December 2015 in order for it to be valid for the year 2016. If an annual renewal notice is not received, the onus is still on the liquor licence holder to pay the prescribed renewal fees on or before 31 December, annually. Failure to renew your licence by 31 December 2015 may lead to the lapsing of your liquor licence or penalty charges for late payment of your liquor licence. All payments should be made into the Western Cape Liquor Authority's bank account. For any clarity regarding the renewal processes, contact the Western Cape Liquor Authority's offices on 021 204 9805 or 021 204 9700 or Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za
Dranklisensiehouers, maak asseblief seker dat u dranklisensie voor 31 Desember 2015 met die oog op die jaar 2016 hernu word. Indien 'n jaarlikse hernuwingskennisgewing nie ontvang word nie, rus die verantwoordelikheid steeds op die dranklisensiehouer om die voorgeskrewe hernuwingsfooi voor of op 31 Desember elke jaar te betaal. Indien u sou versuim om u lisensie teen 31 Desember 2015 te hernu, kan u dranklisensie moontlik verval óf kan u beboet word vir die laat betaling van u hernuwingsfooi. Alle fooie moet in die bankrekening van die Wes-Kaapse Drankowerheid inbetaal word. Vir enige verduideliking van die hernuwingsproses, kontak gerus die kantoor van die WesKaapse Drankowerheid by 021 204 9805 of 021 204 9700, of stuur 'n e-pos na Liquor.Enquiries@wcla.gov.za.
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No to substance abuse drug use and 35% of high school children are binge drinkers. Sister Gabriel’s energetic, tough talk and her graphic slides left the 50 – 60 members of the Hermanus community in no doubt of what happens when substances are abused. Substance abuse is a disease of the brain. The first sip of alcohol, inhalation of dagga or drugs hits the brain within seconds and alters it immediately. Substance abuse happens across all levels of society. A former resident of Voëlklip gave a testimony of his road to recovery and his time in Pollsmoor. His message was clear. There is hope of recovery and he believes that his mother’s never ending prayers played a large role in his rehabilitation as well. In their feedback, the audience’s comments reflected that this presentation had a huge impact and that they are hungry for more information on a number of issues such as: How to identify a substance abuser, Living with an addict, How to manage the aftercare of a rehabilitated addict and How does one get help in Hermanus? The Clive Prins Treatment Programme is currently working with children in Hawston and hopes to expand its programme next year into the greater Hermanus area as funds become available. Anyone wishing to be invited to future awareness evenings . should email the Programme Organiser of the event, Ann Wright of the Sustainable Futures Manager, Ann Wright Trust, with Sister Nellie Gabriel who has worked at Toevlug sftrust10@gmail.com. – ANN for fifteen years and spoke from the heart about saying no WRIGHT
Substance abuse is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. The frightening reality is that children as young as eight-years-old are smoking dagga and drinking alcohol. The Sustainable Futures Trust’s long term vision is that they would like to significantly reduce substance abuse amongst the youth in the entire Overstrand region. For this to happen the community and the youth need to be made aware of the dangers of substance abuse through regular information events. The Clive Prins Treatment Programme, which is under the umbrella of the Sustainable Futures Trust, invited the rehabilitation team from Toevlug in Worcester to present ‘The Physical Damage of Substance Abuse’ at the Grobbelaar Hall on 20 October. National statistics are alarming; 60% of crime is related to
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Copper Coin Collection: over R100 000 raised JANINE VAN DER RIET-NEETHLING
Cathrie van Zyl 1.17. Restaurants: The Shuntin Shed Bot River 35.25; Tapas
The final count for the Hermanus Animal Welfare Society/Hermanus Times Copper Coin Collection (CCC) was done and dusted and celebrated on Thursday evening at a Thank You event at the Whale Coast Hotel. The total collected by HAWS was more than they ever hoped for. Their target was two ton, and the final total was nearly three ton – 2 796,96 ton to the value of R112 870.34. A total of 158 businesses participated in the CCC in 14 categories. The overall winner, collecting a staggering 311,12 kg, was Pick n Pay, Hermanus. With regards to the large retailer section, second place went to Penny Pinchers with 65,97 kg. At the function, where JC Castelyn was the master of ceremonies, Mayor Nicolette BothaGuthrie said three things are near and dear to her heart: the elderly, children and animals, thus vowing her support and congratulating HAWS on the great CCC initiative. The initiative originated and was run between HAWS representatives Marlene Deneeghere, Gabi Brummer and Esthe Jordaan. Millions of coins went through their hands, and were counted by the personnel of Standard Bank. The money raised will be used for spayathons, tests for cats, like feline Aids, before adoption and providing shelter and kennels in less fortunate areas. A big thank you to Pick n Pay for sponsoring the evening with delicious food and drinks. The rest of the results, in kilogram, as follows: Large Retailers: Pick n Pay 311.12; Pennypinchers 65.97; Pick n Pay Liquor 33.17; Spar Eastcliff 19.60; Mr Price Home 19.55; Pick n Pay Clothing 14.50.
18.73; The Beanery 18.38; Quayside Tavern 15.14; Beach Club Bar 13.91; Wonderland Cafe 12.74; Nourish 9.31; Bella@Onrus 7.14; CanD’s Kitchen 6.94; The Milkwood 5.14; The Boys 4.75; Precision Cycles & Espresso Bar 4.47; At the Village Store 3.33; Biga Bakery 2.40; La Pentola 2.20; Yves’s Pudding & Pie 0.45. Schools: Hermanus Primary School 139.47; Curro Hermanus 107.13; Hermanus Pre-primary Babbel & Krabbel 33.98; Hermanus High School 22.37; Northcliff House College 12.78; Hermanus Montessori 1.34. Clubs, Societies & Groups: HAWS Volunteers 111.90; Vlei Walkers 31.21; Municipal Library 28.48; Hemel & Aarde Estate 24.71; Ocean 2 Ocean Drifters 23.00; Hermanus Bikers Club 11.38; Hermanus Staan Saam 10.26; Hermanus Old Boys 9.89; Free wheelers Motorcycle Club 8.86; Sundew Villas 7.14; Hermanus Tourism 4.96; Intent to Heal Therapies 2.75; Hermanus Dance Club 1.46. Medical: A Stewart Pharmacy 60.09; Medi Rite Pharmacy 49.22; Alex Grant Pharmacy 19.42; Felicia Jordaan Physio 18.95; Dr. Illza Perold 11.18; Onrus Pharmacy 10.80; Hermanus Pharmacy 9.73; Antoinette van Vuuren Physio 8.17; Dr. JP Zeelie 6.17; Dr Nico Rossouw 6.05; Drs M van Niekerk & A van der Merwe 2.89; Dr Christo Frick, Hermanus Dental Care 2.70; Dr. A. Greeff 1.51. Individuals: General 225.78; Des Hardy 70.94; Bea Meyer-Idricks 28.00; Jan & Tutu Wagenaar 24.12; Nick & Maria 22.07; Anton Moller 21.00; Reinet van Riet 16.80; Jan & Lesley Cilliers 14.92; Elizabeth Jangle 12.00; Josephine Geswind 8.89; Zach Bennet 6.54; Lennard & Jeanne Keyser 4.76; Maggi Heckl 2.36; Mrs. Richards 2.18. Guesthouses, B&B’s: Four Pines Lodge 16.65; Harbour House Hotel 14.07; Whale Rock Luxury Lodge 13.47; Zoete Inval 6.23; Hermanus Backpackers 5.05; Marine Square Hotel 4.76; Ocean Eleven 3.71; Marine Hotel Shop 2.35; Auberge Burgundy B&B 1.39. General Businesses: OK Minimark Voëlklip 44.37; OK Minimark Onrus 21.52; Harcourts Whalecoast Herma-
Motor Industry – General: Perfecto Car Wash 39.62;
nus 20.83; Steers 19.17; Hermanus Office National 16.35;
Engen Hermanus 19.97; Old Station Car Wash 12.29; Hi-Q
Oasis Water 14.13; Debonairs 11.69; Tsonga 10.25; Herma-
12.15; CC Auto & Paints 11.54; Hermanus Used Motor
nus Times 10.16; Marianne’s Yoga 7.59; Onrus Butchery
Spares 10.48; Total Gateway 10.02; Midas 9.26; Supa Quick
7.56; Postnet 7.56; Waltons 6.22; Hermanus Hardware 6.08;
8.09; Executive Panelbeaters 4.95; Eastcliff Car Wash 4.48;
Bernina 5.99; Plastics & Gifts Etc 4.15; ABSA Bank 4.12;
Adventure Centre Workshop 4.36.
Lawnmower & Chainsaw Clinic 3.87; Chas Everitt Herma-
Motor Industry – Dealers: Hermanus Toyota 14.39;
nus 3.53; PSG Konsult 3.00; Big Joe’s Pies 2.81; Smoki 2.73;
Eastcliff Auto 5.69; Hyundai Hermanus 3.38; Rola Herma-
Fine & Country 2.58; CCS Plant, Tool & Trailer Hire 2.23;
nus 2.98; Sterling Auto 2.63; Kia Motors 1.97; Nissan Her-
Out of the Blue 2.02; First National Bank 2.00; The Book
manus 1.82.
Cottage 1.60; Wine Village 1.15; Standard Bank 0.80; An-
Vets & Pets: Vet Shop Station Mall 47.52; Vet Shop On-
And the big winner of the Copper Coin Collection is: Pick n Pay, Hermanus! Standing with Wayne Castle, store manager, are Gabi Brummer, Marlene Deneeghere and Esthe Jordaan.
re’s Funeral Services 0.19.
rus 42.41; Hermanus Animal Hospital 26.10; Bergview Vet-
Electronics & Electrical: Overberg Computers 49.33;
erinary Hospital 20.85; Vet Shop Pick n Pay 17.87; Natural-
Alfie Electrical 24.60; Zero Gravity 15.62; Autopage Cellu-
ly Animal 3.08; Pet Project 0.56.
lar 7.14; Hermanus Cellular 6.38.
Hair & Beauty: Hair Affair 36.67; Amrie Hair 10.82;
Plants Flowers & Decor: Walker Bay Nursery 19.36;
Hair we Go 8.06; Frinche 7.17; Eastcliff Hair Studio 5.57;
Beach House Home 15.13; Originals Art Gallery 9.68;
Melony Hair Studio 5.48; Continental Hair 5.43; Hair for
Fleurs 5.79; Amulet 4.41; Beach House Living 3.87; Bellini
Men 4.59; Pamper Me 4.40; Hair Art 2.81; Adele Putz 1.57;
Gallery 3.20; Hermanus Art Walk 1.15.
Lizaan Fraser of Hermanus Toyota with Esthe Jordaan. Hermanus Toyota won first place in the Motor Industry – Dealers category.
The Hermanus Animal Welfare Society Copper Coin Collection was a huge success, and ‘outweighed’ the organisers’ wildest dreams. The overall winner, and the winner of the large retailers section, was Hermanus Pick n Pay (that also recently celebrated a store revamp, where this photo was taken). Wayne Castle (front, left), store manager, says they are most grateful for the customer support in this initiative. “Without our clients’ contributions, this would not have been possible.” PHOTO: JAN-HENDRIK COETZER
In the medical category, A Stewart Pharmacy won first place. With Esthe Jordaan from HAWS are Arnold Nepgen, Lindsay Light and Hannelie Roux.
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Just Care volunteers help out with registration on the golf day. From left are Sandi Buchanan, Lynne Harvey (professional golfer), Kathleen Sanders and Tinashe Nyamurowa. PHOTO: DALEEN FOUCHÉ
JUST CARE’S GOLF DAY A SUCCESS The fundraiser golf day held by Just Care, a nonprofit organisation that runs an afterschool programme at Mount Pleasant Primary, attracted 104 players and raised a whopping R32 500. After a windy 18 holes of golf everyone gathered in the lounge, beautifully decorated by Sue Grills, and enjoyed hamburgers, chips and sponsored wine. Prizes were abundant and included raffles and
lucky draws. Paul Killingworth, Emma Hyter, Sue Garlic, Wanda Venter, Jacquie Rathfelder and Sue Mills were the winners of the day. Jacquie Rathfelder, from Just Care, would like to thank all the players and volunteers and especially the sponsors too – Quantum Couchworks, Hyundai, Pro Active Fitness, STM, Windor Solutions, Fisherman’s Cottage, Van Blommestein Butchery, Dragon Ginger and Simoncello.
A Charity Golf Day was held for the Izibusiso Foster Home, Zwelihle last Thursday at the Hermanus Golf Club. More than a hundred golfers took part on the day, among them none other than former Springbok rugby player Breyton Paulse. Izibusiso is a small home in Zwelihle that takes in abused, abandoned and vulnerable children under five years of age and cares for them until suitable permanent homes can be found for them. This home is a joint venture between the United Church and Child Welfare. While United Church finances and runs the home, Child Welfare places the children and takes care of all the statutory requirements. On the golf day there were fun events like “Beat the Pro” (Gazooks Solutions) and a “Putting Competition” (Hermanus Pharmacy) and also, with the help of some of the other sponsors, players were pampered with neck massages at the halfway house (Arabella Spa), refreshing fresh fruit skewers on the 4th hole (The Milkwood Bistro & Restaurant) and shooters on the 13th hole (Keller Williams). As players walked off the last hole, they were invited to a wine tasting, provided with the compliments of Creation Wines. After play finished, the prizegiving ceremony was held in the club lounge, followed by a sit down supper with wine. The golf day was won by customers of Bonitas Medical Aid from Cape Town. Pictured are Franni Vivier (EventsOne), Breyton Paulse, Glenda von Benecke and Glenda Fürst (both from Izibusiso). PHOTO: JANHENDRIK COETZER
Gospel Choir Competition held to raise funds MOSEKI SETOUTO
Wanda Kwinjiri sitting with some of his wood carvings.
JAN-HENDRIK COETZER A couple from Greyton, Steward and Cathy Kelly, was so impressed with the wood carvings they saw at the Hermanus Country Market that they commissioned the team to turn an old tree in their garden at home into a piece of art. Once the tree-felling company did their bit, the team from African Sculptures in Onrus set off to Greyton to create a piece of art – owls sitting on a stem as per the picture the Kellys had shown them. The three carvers finished the job on the same day, much to the delight of the Kellys who were expecting it to take a week. Says Wanda Kwinjiri, owner of African
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Sculptures, who helped carve the feature: “One can say that it’s a difficult piece, but if you do this for as long as I have, it’s easy. They thought it would be quite a challenge, but not for me.”
The Siyazama Service Centre hosted a gospel choir concert at the Lukhanyo school hall to raise funds for the Christmas party for old people. Invitations were extended to various gospel groups from around the area to attend this remarkable concert. Among the groups invited were Abatsha Gospel group, Bana Ba Moya (BBM), Holy New Generation Gospel Choir and the Legacy. The trophies were on offer for the best performing gospel groups. The 1st place was Holy New Generation Gospel Choir, 2nd place Bana Ba Moya (BBM) and 3rd place Abatsha Gospel group. All proceeds of the concert went to elderly Christmas party coffers. According to Nellie Tebele, manager of Siyazama Service Centre, the centre caters for the elderly and mentally challenged people. It has become a safety haven for the elderly, because they spent
Members of the organising committee are Sonwabile Tongo, Nomathamsanqa Ngciki, Siphokazi Zwedala, Zanele Saphepa, Zingani Tshefu, Valerie Phunguphungu, Nellie Tebele (Manager of Siyazama Service Centre) and Nokhwezi Mapolisa.
most of their quality time there, receive the necessary attention, are served with delectable meals and ferried to and fro to their respective places. Funds are not always enough to oversee the daily running of the centre or to meet other expenditures, and they have to be generated elsewhere to finance other obligations. The Siyazama Service Centre is appealing to the good Samaritans and businesses to contribute financially to make a Christmas party a reality and a successful event for the elderly people. Prospective donors can deposit their financial contributions at the following bank details: Bank name: ABSA Account name: Siyazama Service Centre, Account number: 405 252 9339 Account Type: Cheque account Branch code: 632 005 Alternatively, contact Nellie Tebele at 028 313 0874 or 073 286 6707.