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Issue 456 www.edgecommunitynews.co.za 11 February 2015
HANGING WITH A GREAT WHITE
FISHERMEN SPEND TEN MINUTES AT THE MERCY OF AN EXCEPTIONALLY INQUISITIVE 4.5M SHARK
When Johan Lombard and Laranjeira later told us, “But it
Tino Laranjeira went fishing didn’t go around me, and it
on Monday evening behind didn’t even dive to go under me,
the breakers off Myoli Beach, it was like it wanted to go
they were hoping to through me!” He described how
encounter a pan-sized fish or the shark put its nose down and
two, not a 4.5 metre swam - and his boat had been
‘gentleman of the sea’. lifted out the water, almost
unbalancing him as it passed
In what both men describe as under it. Lombard said the
the most terrifying ten minutes scene was terrifying to watch.
of their lives, they came face to “That was when the screaming
face with a huge great white, started,” he laughed, somewhat
with a girth as big as a BIG wine nervously, when telling the
barrel. story safely on dry ground.
And it seems it certainly wasn’t He remembers that it was at that
just a passing encounter. The moment when the shark
huge fellow was more than a disappeared below the surface
little inquisitive about the land that a fish took his line, but
mammals and their kayaks instead of the usual ‘I’ve caught
possibly even keen on having one!’ euphoria, all he could
them over for an early supper. think of was the shark grabbing
They were floating about 10 the hooked fish.
metres apart, around 500 And that is exactly what
metres off-shore in water about happened. He was quickly
15 metres deep, and were reeling in, when there was a
having a good run of luck - huge knock on his line. The
each landing some well-sized mother of all knocks. After a
fish when there was suddenly a micro second of having a 4.5m
churning in the water quite great white on the other end of
close to the boats. his line, the rod was wrenched
“I thought it was a shoal of fish out of his hands. It had been
at first,” said Lombard, “Tino tied to his kayak with a bungy
was busy reeling in a fish and it cord, but that snapped instantly.
seemed like something was “I didn’t care about losing my
following it up.” rod. I actually felt relieved that
Then he saw the tips of two fins the thing might go at last,” It was only after the event when he sat on his fishing ski on dry land, that Tino Laranjeira realised how close he had been to the Great White’s
breaking the water and started Lombard said. But the shark jaws as it nudged his boat with its nose.
thinking that a couple of sharks had other thoughts. well, eaten us, at any time if it
frantically paddling towards the warnings about the shark. The whole ordeal took about
might be around, not for one It surfaced again, this time right ten minutes, but seemed like an had wanted to. But it chose not
shore, muttering fervent prayers “We thought they were joking
moment imagining they could next to Lombard’s kayak, and eternity at the time. to. Perhaps it was just
that they wouldn’t capsize. at first, but then we saw the
be from the same fish.... until it was nudging it with its body. Both men were substantially inquisitive about us.”
“It followed us for about 50m, terror on their faces,” said one
surfaced right next to affected by the experience. “ The burning question was, of
but when we got to the back surfer, “They were still shaking
Laranjeira’s ski. In such a low lying craft he felt You feel so small next to a course, will they ever fish
breakers it disappeared from when we met them on shore
“My breath stopped in my more than a little uncomfortable creature that size,” said again?
view,” says Lombard. later, and after hearing their
throat. It was so HUGE. Tino at how close the huge Great Lombard, “And the truth is, it “Oh yes,” both men agreed
story, we could understand
looked small in comparison,” White was to him. Instinctively They paddled past a group of could have turned us over and, whole-heartedly, “Just not for
why!”
Johan recalled later, “It was the fisherman struck it with his surfers and shouted urgent the next few days!”
longer than his kayak (4.2m) paddle to try and fend it off. But
and had an absolutely his efforts made no impact.
enormous girth.” “It was like trying to fend off a
solid rock,” he said.
There was absolute silence as
the beast swam around The two seemed to realise
Laranjeira, then stopped with simultaneously that ‘ignoring it
its nose at a right angle to his until it goes away’ simply
craft, whilst he sat, totally wasn’t working. Screaming
terrified. garbled instructions to one
“Then it decided to move,” another they both started
presenting his deliriously
appreciative wife a beautifully
created wooden heart with both KNYSNA TOURISM VICE-CHAIR RESIGNS
of their initials carved in the
The Knysna Tourism Board board, Knysna Tourism CEO, Vogt concluded his message to
So… It’s Valentine’s day soon. centre, or an Oregon pine Hendrickse with a note from
announced on 9th February Greg Vogt, thanked Hendrickse
Who knows what extravagant coffee table with a cedar wood the tourism office
2015, that Philip Hendrickse for his positive contribution
gift Mrs Ed will be bestowing inlay of figures, remarkably since his election during August management and staff: “Our
has tendered his resignation
upon me this year? resembling their entire family, 2014. He continued to praise message Philip, is a simple
as vice-chairperson of the
or a bunch of roses expertly and Hendrickse’s participation: “His one. You have contributed so
Board of Directors, effective
I must say, to be honest (and you oh so delicately welded out of immediately. sound understanding of due much to those around you and
know that I seldom if ever sway metal…. with the buds sprayed Jo Mellville, chairperson of the process and business will be to our community in general,
from the truth), that aging spouse a delicious crimson red…. (I Knysna Tourism Board made sorely missed, however his so take time out and focus on
of mine has been somewhat won’t mention his name for fear this announcement and strategic contribution and your health and family in the
slacking in the last year or two of recrimination by the rest of confirmed that due process will guidance since being elected has paradise you have chosen to
when it comes to the art of the world’s population of men). follow to coordinate the already positively influenced the retire in.”
‘romancing’. Gift wise that is. election of a new vice- direction of the organisation.
I’m even starting to suspect that But I am seriously not that chairperson. The decision could not have Jo Mellville together with the
big red ribbon around the new
she doesn’t feel quite so quick thinking…. And there been an easy one based on our board will now lead the
wheelbarrow (well, it’s almost
endeared to me as she did back seems to be a large area of no- Melville stated that Hendrickse understanding of Philip’s process of replacing Philip
new – apart from the buckled
then, when I could afford enough man’s land between my brain gave notice of his decision commitment to serve his Hendrickse. Public notice of
wheel that tends to clang-clang a
vodka to convince her to marry and my hands when it comes to earlier to focus on his family community and to contribute to any board changes will be
lot when she has a full load) but formally announced.
me. making anything worthwhile. I and health. In a statement to the the growth in our economy.”
Mrs Ed barely noticed my
have tried, of course, but it’s
efforts. And I think I told you
If I think back to the first half of easy to tell that the home-made
about the year before, when she
the life-sentence we’ve been horrors I create aren’t quite up
had mentioned she wanted me to
betrothed, she was much more of to the mark.
go to the clothing store and get
a romantic soul. I remember moment. It really wasn’t going
when the kids were toddlers and
sometimes the pressure of
her something black and lacy for
Valentine’s Day “to spice up our
One year I thought I cracked it.
Following the lead of my bro-
as I’d planned.
“Look, I’ve painted it red for
UNPREDICTABLE ERROR
relationship”... Apparently the in-law I used the resources
running the household became Valentine’s, and I’ve written
safety boots weren’t what she available to me in the garage,
almost overbearing for me (if it something special on the
had in mind…. Sigh… (Worse and created a beautiful bed-side
wasn’t the continuous chatter of side…”
yet, when I mentioned we cabinet for Mrs ED. She had
the young whippersnappers “That’s brown, not red.
couldn’t take them back because been complaining that all her
disturbing my afternoon naps on Actually it’s the left over
of the Hospice Shop’s no return Brick-layers’ Guild magazines
the couch, it was Mrs Ed shifting creosote from when I did the
policy she accidently let one of and her erotic novels were
the furniture around to vacuum fence,” she stated, as blandly as
them slip out her hand and it flew always in a messy pile next to
up the trail of mess they left in if she was at a press conference,
across the room and almost her bed…. Actually, that’s a fib.
their wake) she always made the “And that’s not how you spell
broke my nose!) I had been complaining that all
effort to try and make my name.”
Valentine’s Day something her Brick-layers’ Guild
Am I wrong in thinking that
special. There were times when magazines and erotic novels Anyone would have thought
Valentine’s Day becomes more
she used to pack a picnic basket were always in a messy pile that she was the best valentine
of a challenge as one gets older?
with sandwiches and a few next to her bed, and she had buyer in the world. Well she
Perhaps it is coming up with
bottles of Amber Nectar, put a mentioned that there was wasn’t. If I remember rightly,
something different every year
blanket in the car and drive me to simply nowhere to put them. that was the same year she got The late Jan Hers - internationally acclaimed astronomer.
that makes it harder, but one “I need a bedside cabinet” she
Jubilee Creek, where she would me the mushroom book.
would think that we would get had said.
blindfold me and lead me deep Loving mushrooms as much as It appears that a somewhat embarrassing error crept in on
better and better at buying gifts
into the forest for a sunset I do, at first I thought she had last issue’s front page story about Rita Hers celebrating her
for our loved ones as time goes Well, on the morning of
picnic…. Mind you even that scored a real winner – the book 98th birthday. In it we mentioned her late husband Jan who
on. Indeed I know of people Valentine’s Day I led her to the we said was an internationally acclaimed astrologer.
was a bit strange, because she was a big, hard-back affair, with
who do. My brother-in-law has garage and pulled off the sheet
always forgot to pack a torch so colour photographs and all. It Internationally acclaimed - yes - but astrologer? NO. Definitely
the whole Valentine’s thing covering my creation.
it would take me ages to find my looked new but I soon realized it not.
waxed, I must say. Like most of “Ta daaaaa!” I sang.
way back home afterwards. I must have been second hand Jan Hers was an ASTRONOMER.
us men he is inclined to forget She was speechless…. For an
remember how, as I staggered up because of the mistake. You Astronomy is a science that studies everything outside of the
until the last minute, but this embarrassingly long moment.
the driveway hours later, I would see, whilst the outer dust jacket Earth's atmosphere, such as planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies; and
certainly doesn’t deter him from “Ta daaaaaaaaaa!” I said again,
always find her standing at the of the book (which for some the properties and relationships of those celestial bodies.
being the best Valentine’s gift figuring she may not have
kitchen window, with that reason had been glued on to the Astronomers base their studies on research and observation.
producer in the world….. heard the first time.
feigned look of disappointment hard cover) bore the title
Still no sound. Admittedly, Astrology, on the other hand, is a pseudoscience, based on the
on her face. As the realization hits him (like it ‘Edible Mushrooms of the
looking at it through her eyes, I belief that the positioning of the stars and planets affect the way
hits so many of us men on Knysna Forest’ , reading the events occur on earth.
But alas, no more. The last few suppose it wasn’t immediately small print inside on one of the
Valentine’s Day morning) he obvious what it was. Indeed all the local astronomers of the Sedgefield based Garden
years have become totally first pages, I realized it was
sprints down to his workshop “You’ve…. er… painted our Route Astronomical Society (which Jan Hers founded) will no
humdrum when it comes to actually called ‘Eden’s Most
and, after a general buzzing and old washing machine…” she doubt agree that Mr Hers would do more than a little shifting in
Valentine’s day. Poisonous Fungi’.
whirring of powertools which muttered, in more of a matter- his grave if ever he heard himself described as the latter.
lasts mere minutes, suddenly o’-fact tone than an ‘I’m Apologies to all, and thanks to those who pointed out this faux
It’s not that I don’t try from my I still haven’t told Mrs Ed - it
he’s back in the kitchen, forever grateful’ gush. pas.
side, I really do. Last year I put a would break her heart to know
“Yes! er... No!” I cried. “It WAS that the book shop had made
our old washing machine…. such a terrible error. In fact still
Now it’s your NEW BOOK to this day, every time I mention
CABINET…. For next to your I might be anywhere near the
bed…. It’s what you always forest she always reminds me to
wanted….for your eroti.. er… keep a look out for mushrooms.
romantic books… and your “You might find some really
magazines….?” I showed her delicious ones,” she says “So
how cleverly I had split the take that lovely reference book I
inside cylinder into two by got you….
wedging an old fridge shelf in.
“The top is for magazines, and
the bottom for books… “I You’d be mad if you
explained, “You’ll have to be
careful because it still turns a
didn’t!”
bit if its unbalanced…”
“Next to my bed?” she
asked….. was she even
listening to me?
“Look,” I said, hoping that a bit
of romantic flair would save the
Page 2 THE EDGE ISSUE 456 11 February 2015
A MOTHER’S WORST NIGHTMARE
The fatal shooting of Dunovan
Bond on Tuesday 3 February,
only three months short of his
twentieth birthday, has shaken
the Sedgefield community, in
particular those living in
Smutsville. Not only because it
tragically ended the life of a
young man, a son, a brother,
but it was the realisation of
every parent’s biggest fear.
His mother Jacqui Salmons is
shattered. She knew Dunovan
was with the wrong crowd, and
that he had a drug addiction. She
and his father Gerald Louw, and
step father Bremon had tried so
hard to cure him – twice sending
him for rehabilitation, but
without success.
Although Dunovan lived away
from home, and the family had
gone through the devastating Jacqui Salmons mourns the tragic loss of her son Dunovan Bond. treating him like a normal patient will be heard today, (11 drug deal gone wrong, my son
upheaval that tic addiction so all day, checking up on him and February). wasn’t shot for R50, and I
often leaves in its wake, Jacqui Jacqui only later learned what When Jacqui arrived at the scene
had happened to her son, after she could do nothing but hold making sure he was comfortable certainly did not personally turn
says she still had a good That meant so much to me,” she The family wanted to point out off his life support machine,”
relationship with her son. speaking to someone who had her son’s bleeding head and talk that some other newspapers had
seen everything happen. to him. “I kept telling him said. Just before 8pm the Jacqui insisted.
“Despite his drug problem he still decision was finally made and got facts wrong, and that untrue
had love and respect for me. According to the witness ‘Mummy is here, Mummy is rumours about what happened to The funeral for Dunovan Bond
Dunovan had been out for a here’, and he still responded,” Dunovan was declared deceased.
That’s how I raised him,” she their son had been circulating will be held at 9am on Saturday
said. smoke with two friends, Ayanda she said. The ambulance and round the community, which 14 February at the PPK Church in
Mchitheka (the accused) and police arrived simultaneously At 11pm Jacqui was told that
surgeons from Groote Schuur had deeply upset them. “The Smutsville.
She saw Dunovan on Monday another (name withheld) at and the paramedics loaded accident was not because of a
morning, less than 24 hours Slange Park at 4.30am, and Dunovan into the ambulance to Hospital were on their way to do
before the shooting. “He stopped Mchitheka had shown them a take him to hospital. Jacqui went the organ harvesting at Knysna.
outside the house and called me, pistol he had brought along, and with them, still desperately “The doctors said this was first
and asked if I could give him had started fooling around with hanging onto her son’s hand and time anything like this had been NOTICE OF THE SEDGEFIELD
some food and a drink for work, it. They later parted ways as done at this hospital, so Dunovan
talking to him. ISLAND CONSERVANCY AGM
and I still joked with him that he Dunovan said he was tired and “His heart stopped as we were was making history!” she smiled.
had worked so many days and headed off for a bit of sleep, but coming to the Sedgefield Traffic Allowing someone else to live
still not bought me a sweet,” she it was just over two hours later lights, so the ambulance stopped through her son’s tragic death has VENUE: Sedgefield Bowling Club
said. “Later that day, after he had that his friends met up with him at Total garage whilst the given Jacqui a very thin silver DATE: Thursday 26th February 2015 TIME: 6.00pm for 6.30pm
been paid, he apparently came again in an alleyway off Witbooi paramedics resuscitated him. lining to hang on to. Chairman's Report back on 2014 activities.
round looking for me. He told my Street. They went to a place That was then I started praying According to SAPS Mchitheka Guest speaker : Di Turner, indigenous plant enthusiast who has been
auntie he wanted to give me known for selling tic and for Dunovan.” was arrested only two hours after involved in conservation activities in the Southern Cape for many
money, but I was not at home.” Mchitheka once again started Once in the Knysna Provincial the shooting occurred. After years, will share some of her experiences.
brandishing his pistol and Hospital the medical team did all Dunovan’s death the charge was All members welcome. Snacks and a cash bar.
At 7.30am the following day she boasting to the ‘supplier’ that they could for the young man, (If you live on the Island, are not a member and would like to know more
received a devastating call with changed from Attempted Murder
they were obviously not small but in time it became clear that to Murder. He was remanded in about the Conservancy, you are welcome to attend)
the news that her son had been fry. he was brain dead. The doctors
shot. She rushed to the scene to custody and his bail application
explained everything to Jacqui,
find him lying so terribly The witness said that despite Gerald and Bremon, saying that
wounded on the ground. Sedge their protests Mchitheka carried it was only the machines keeping
First Aid Crew’s Marti Rooi andon playing with the weapon, his body alive but that his brain
the local Emergency Medical pointing it right into his friends’ was damaged well beyond
Response man Donald Muller faces, and they had become recovery.
were already attending, and more and more nervous. When
trying to stabilise the boy. they told him to stop he seemed That was when Jacqui made an
to get even more announcement that took the
excited and hospital staff by surprise. “I told
carried on, until them that I wanted to donate
s u d d e n l y, Dunovan’s organs. I knew my
moments later, child was gone, but if his death
the gun went off could save someone else’s life -
and Dunovan fell then that was what I wanted.”
to the ground. He Her meaningful decision was
had been shot and more than well received by the
the bullet had doctors on duty. They insisted
gone through his that they would keep Dunovan
mouth into his on oxygen until later that
head. Mchitheka evening and then turn off the
dropped the gun in machine. If his body did not
horror, screaming breathe independently then they
“What have I would continue the proceedings
done?” Then, in for organ donation.
panic he picked it Jacqui was touched how the
up again and ran hospital nurses and doctors
Dunovan Bond, once a star ASWD runner. off. looked after her son. “They kept
ISSUE 456 11 February 2015 THE EDGE Page 3
ESKOM WESTERN CAPE IMPLEMENTS NEW LOAD SHEDDING SCHEDULES
Eskom Western Cape will be between equity and rotating the load fairly across all shedding at different times than INTERPRETING THE NEW 4. Find your block number in the
implementing new load predictability" indicates Alwie our customers" Lester explains. before. The new schedules LOAD SHEDDING time slot that you will be shed in;
shedding schedules from 1 Lester, Eskom Provincial Head. provide a more frequent rotation SCHEDULES: FOR MORE INFORMATION
February 2015. The previous load shedding and are to be implemented in ABOUT LOAD SHEDDING
Eskom in the Western Cape has schedules were from 06:00 - accordance with the days of the 1. Identify your area block CONTACT:
The new schedules will follow a taken into account the customer 22:00 in stage 1 and stage 2. "Our month following a four day number using the alphabetical • Eskom website link for Load
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slots.
ESKOM Load Shedding Schedules for Knysna
Municipality implemented on 01-02-2015
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING: STAGE 1
Knysna includes Brenton, Belvidere
Sedgefield includes Karatara, Buffalo Bay and Rheenendal
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING: STAGE 2
Knysna includes Brenton, Belvidere
Sedgefield includes Karatara, Buffalo Bay and Rheenendal
ESKOM LOAD SHEDDING: STAGE 3
Knysna includes Brenton, Belvidere
Sedgefield includes Karatara, Buffalo Bay and Rheenendal
PLEASE NOTE: Load shedding only occurs when Eskom declares and emergency. Once the emergency has been declared, the Stage (1, 2 or 3 ) of Load Shedding will
be announced by Eskom. The stages are based on the generation that is required country wide.
ISSUE 456 11 February2015 THE EDGE Page 4
SLOW FEST WHEELS ARE A-TURNIN!
The Slow Festival
committee has been
quietly at work for a
good number of months
already and the
organizers of the various
core events are all busy
confirming the details on
their events for 2015's
programme. You haven’t
diarised the dates of the
Festival yet? Easter
weekend 3rd – 5th
April!
We all love the Slow
Festival for the way in
which it bonds and unites
our town, for the good old-
fashioned fun it offers and
the opportunity it creates
to spend quality time with
friends and family AWAY
from the PC’s, laptops and Kids in the Street Parade (Picture by Desmond Scholtz )
screens of all shapes & sizes that
seem to govern our lives more hub of the festival, which will the festival- please contact the
and more these days! again centre on the Village organiser or any of the
Green. The Festival will finish committee members. We’d love
“The 2015 line-up of events is up with the Grand Parade to hear from you.
certainly looking rather exciting through town where organisers Updates to the Slow Festival
indeed” says organiser Amanda are hoping that Sedgefielders website (www.slowfestival.
Dixon. “There are some will take up the challenge once co.za) and facebook page
wonderful additions to this again to build and create giant (www.facebook.com/slowfestiv
year’s programme; The Way of floats and eye-catching al.co.za) will take place over the
the Cross where congregations creations! next few weeks so keep an eye
will be staging representations out for information regarding
of the biblical events on Jesus’ "Although we have had to appeal updates and events for 2015 and
way to the Cross in consecutive to the community for more hands any other exciting snippets of
church buildings along the route to help in organising - the Village news. In the meantime, save the
from Sedgefield to Smutsville, Green, the Slow Festival dates in your diary, pass the word
the Remax ‘Draadkar’ Race, a committee is a group of positive around and get your WHOLE
High Tea overlooking the Lake and dedicated people with great family and ALL your friends to
at Lakeside Lodge, Glow in the energy" said Amanda Dixon. "It be HERE for Slow Festival
Dark Golf at Sedge Links, a really is a privilege to have such a 2015!! It's going to be a whole
Mass Choir event and a Disco great team for Slow Fest 2015.” lot of good old fashioned family
Dance for the teens of our fun...just the way it used to be!!
town!” Help in various ways is still
needed- ideas, suggestions, add And as a last note, remember to
Much entertainment, talks, your event to the program, start planning your ORANGE
demonstrations and many events sponsor an event, sponsor prizes, theme now! Time to paint our
will be orchestrated from the offer your help over the days of great town ORANGE!
POLICE CONFISCATE ABALONE TO THE VALUE
OF ALMOST R1 M ON GARDEN ROUTE
Members attached to the later established that the driver vehicle and found 1035.9kg of
Langeberg K-9 Dog Unit was en-route from Cape Town to abalone with an estimated
have confiscated more than a Port Elizabeth. value of R828 720.00
ton of abalone valued at At first the driver did not concealed in bags in the back
almost R1m during a routine respond to the request to stop of the bakkie. The find, as well
stop and search operation and sped away. Eventually, after as the bakkie were confiscated
that was conducted on the N- being pursued by the determined and handed in as evidence. The
2 National road between police officers, they pulled over find will be handed to the
Groenvlei and Sedgefield on near Groenvlei, where both the relevant authority for the
Sunday, 01 February 2015. driver and his passenger jumped disposal there of.
The members were patrolling out of the vehicle and Anyone who may have any
the Garden Route area when disappeared into the dense information on the
they spotted a suspicious bushes adjacent to the main road. whereabouts of the suspects, is
Nissan NP 300 bakkie that was An attempt to arrest them was requested to call the Knysna
travelling on the N-2 in the unsuccessful. SAPS or nearest police station
direction of Knysna. It was The members searched the or Crime stop at 08600 10111.
PROPERTY NEWS By James McNaughton
Market Review
Although house prices
country wide have
shown a marked
improvement since the
low point in 2009 (see
graph) and have risen
20% in the last year, the
Garden Route and
Sedgefield in particular,
have lagged behind.
It is true that we have seen
an increase in buyer
activity which has been
focused mainly in the
price range of R800,000
to R1 200 000 where most
of the recent sales have
occurred. This has resulted in a limited. While we remain buyers. The graph shows that
shortage of stock in these price positive that the wheel is turning, current prices are some 30%
ranges. we would like to caution sellers below the peak of 2004/5 and
however, that pricing must be indications are that those levels
Interest in properties priced realistic and be in line with the will not be achieved in the
above R2million has been very current market in order to attract foreseeable future.
ISSUE 456 11 February 2015 THE EDGE Page 5
CALLING ALL OCC WHEELCHAIR RACE ENTRANTS - ROLL UP AND ENTER!
This year's Outeniqua as a qualifying race for marathon for a marathon (42.2km), half Municipality to ensure the
Wheelchair Challenge, the athletes in the SA Paralympic marathon (21.1km), 10 km race ongoing success of the event.'
thirteenth race since its team. The OCC event has and Fun Event.
inception in 2002, takes place enjoyed endorsement by Swart said she and her committee
in host and founder city SASCOC and DISSA for the past This prestigious South African were grateful to all sponsors.
George on 21 February 2015. six years. event for persons with physical 'Algoa FM is the media sponsor,
disabilities is organised by the Kempston Truck Hire and
The race - fondly known as the So far, hundreds of local entries Disabled Road Race Foundation Kempston Motor Group Trust
'OCC' amongst the athletes - have been received, as well as and the committee consists of a transport sponsors, and Mr Ice is
attracts over 1000 entrants from international athletes from handful of dedicated volunteers. the drinks sponsor. Other goods
South Africa and at least eight Zimbabwe, UK, and Ghana. and monetary sponsors are: Cell
different countries around the South African champion Ernst Race organiser Ansie Swart, who C, Lancewood, Safari, HML
world every year. van Dyk will defend his 2014 has served on the OCC Transport Consultants,
title in the hand cycle division, committee for the past seven Orthopaedic Services George,
The support of many local which he won in a time of years, is humbled by the ER24, Millers Attorneys, ADT,
businesses and volunteers in 01.08.36 with Andries Scheepers dedication of athletes who travel R&S Communications, VTS
George, and in particular only one second behind him for from near and far to compete in Communications, Garden Route
backing from presenting the second year in a row. Crowds the OCC. 'Athletes come from Mall, Dept. Sport & Recreation,
sponsor, George Airport - of spectators can expect fierce all over South Africa and from Town Lodge, Oakhurst Hotel,
Airports Company South Africa competition this year for the overseas. Some athletes spend George Business Chamber'.
(ACSA), for the fourth year winning position. Van Dyk has two days travelling, just to take
running, has enabled the competed in every single OCC part in the Fun Event where they T h e O C C o rg a n i s e r s a r e
organising committee to host the race since the event's launch 13 are pushed by volunteers. Thus committed to staging a high
event each year. George years ago. far, 29 groups have applied for standard event with a critical
Municipality has acted as host transport assistance.' focus on the safety of the athletes.
city for the OCC for the past 12 Prize money totalling R236 000 George Municipality assists in
years, providing monetary and is up for grabs in 64 categories. Swart said, 'Our gratitude to the maximising safety by granting
essential logistical support. The 10km race prizes have once OCC sponsors is boundless, permission to close the entire
again been expanded to 40 without them, the event simply route to traffic, with more than
To e n t e r, p l e a s e v i s i t categories to give more athletes a would not take place. George 130 volunteer George residents
www.georgeocc.co.za and chance of winning. Airport ACSA and the George serving as marshals to assist the
complete the online entry form. Municipality are the main local Traffic and Law
Alternatively, contact race Back in 2002, the first race began sponsors and we are grateful for Enforcement officials on the
organiser Ansie Swart on tel 079 with just 27 athletes competing their ongoing support, which is route.
397 4655. The deadline for in a half marathon (21km) race the lifeblood of the OCC.' The Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge (OCC) takes place in George
entries is Friday 13 February down the Outeniqua Mountain More than 1 000 volunteers are on the 21st February 2015. Above is race organiser Ansie Swart
2015. Pass into the city of George. Brenda Vorster, George Airport involved on the day of the event. with Mathys Roets, who participated in the 10km event last year.
After starting small, this event manager is impressed with the They act as marshals, push
Since 2006, the OCC has been has grown in leaps and bounds ongoing success of the OCC participants in the Fun Event,
awarded SA National each year - in 2014, over 1000 event each year, 'George Airport assist with the handing out of race. Limited numbers of Entry forms can be faxed to 088
Championship status, while in athletes from South Africa and is so proud of our association wheelchairs, prepare a post-race wheelchairs are available to 044 8736766. Entries can also
2008 and 2012 the OCC served beyond lined up at the start line with the OCC. meal for the groups and assist borrow, but they must be booked be done online at
with general tasks. Any person in advance on the entry form. A www.georgeocc.co.za.
'The OCC is a major event on the wheelchair may be a buggy, Further details, photographs, and
George calendar,' Vorster interested in becoming a
volunteer is requested to contact racing chair, hand cycle, accommodation deals can be
continued, 'and, through our rugby/basketball or tennis found on the web.
sponsorship, we aim to extend the organisers.
wheelchair, or an ordinary
our facilities and capabilities, All OCC participants must be wheelchair. For further information, please
working hand-in-hand with the physically disabled and in a contact Ansie 079 3974655
OCC committee and George wheelchair for the duration of the swartam@telkomsa.net
Celebrate at Sedgefield’s Only Five Star Hotel in Valentine’s month
Lakeside Lodge luxury hotel midweek throughout the year, reputation for an Advertorial
and spa on the Garden Route with guests staying in a luxury imaginative and
has won a five star rating - the suite with full board and all varied menu, with
LOCAL LADIES IN LION DOCUMENTARY only one in Sedgefield which meals included. Cost R6,000 for
two people. Visitors can also
wine tastings, food
is the highest award by the pairings and
Local Wildlife TGCSA (Tourism Grading book weekday boot camp special events.
lovers (which Council of South Africa). The sessions at any time. With relaxed
p r o b a b l y owners have fully lakeside dining for
Five Star Award
includes 90% of refurbished the boutique breakfast and
The TGCSA star grading is an
the Garden hotel and its nine luxury lunch, in the
independent quality assessment
Route) are bedroom suites, in the evening it moves to
and official ranking system,
encouraged to unique setting on the banks a more formal
recognised around the world, for
look out for of the Swartvlei lake in menu for fine
the standard of service and
THE LION Wilderness National Park. c u i s i n e . Wi n e s
facilities that hotel guests can
QUEEN. A from Benguela
To celebrate the award, hotel expect.
documentary Cove Lagoon Wine
series due to be guests and visitors to the Estate are sold in
The five star award recognises
aired on Animal Benguela Brasserie and the restaurant. The
the achievement of Lakeside
Planet. Restaurant at Lakeside Lodge venue is open
Lodge's owners who set out to
can enjoy a range of special seven days a week
create a unique luxury
Why? Well aside offers during Valentine's month from 8am- 9pm
experience for short or long
from it being an and throughout 2015. daily.
breaks and fine dining, with nine
exciting look into meticulously designed suites,
For Valentine's Day on
the preservation swimming pool, spa and water Lakeside Lodge on
February 14, chef-in-residence
of lions, it also sports facilities. Swartvlei lake
Kelly Anne Pietersen is Chef-in-residence Kelly Anne Pietersen
has numerous offers a range of
preparing a four-course dinner
local links, There are three room designs: the facilities that include jetty and
menu for 'lovers who love fine
including part of Honeymoon Suite is for boat launching facilities and B e n g u e l a B r a s s e r i e a n d
cuisine'. Throughout the month
the series being newlyweds or couples just non-motorised watersports: Restaurant at Lakeside Lodge
diners can enjoy master
f i l m e d i n Andi Rive with her lioness planning a special break, it boasts sailing, stand-up paddling, is open for breakfast, lunch and
chocolatier Jane Stuart's
Sedgefield itself. The Fonda who she took in from a a four-poster bed and spacious windsurfing, and kayaking. dinner, seven days a week from
handmade Belgian chocolates
documentary is about two farm nearby when it was six en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi There is also fishing, whilst 8am - 9pm
paired with the award-winning
women, Andi Rive and Traci months old. spa bath and a walk-in shower. mountain bikes and a small boat February events:-
wines of Benguela Cove
P a g e Wo o d ( b o t h f r o m are provided for guest use, with 14th: Valentine's Day dinner,
Lagoon wine estate, the The Superior and Luxury Suites
Sedgefield), fighting to save a water-skiing, wakeboarding special four-course menu
from. Saving the reserve is a owner's vineyards. also feature beautiful linen, king
lion reserve in the Eastern Free and sundowner cruisers upon 22nd: Jazz on the Lake and
State. With their dedicated team huge mission. Finding food for size beds and luxurious pile request. Airport transfers and a lunch, R350 inclusive, starts
The first 'Jazz on the Lake'
of staff, family and volunteers the lions, money to cover carpets, complimentary chauffeur-driven minibus are 12.30 midday
concert and Sunday lunch will
they are tasked with keeping the running costs, and learning how toiletries, fluffy towels and available. 28th : Afternoon Tea, R210
be held on February 22 at
struggling reserve afloat, to run an 860 hectare reserve bathrobes, all softly illuminated 2:00pm 5:00pm
12:30pm, against the beautiful
fending off creditors, lawyers which has lions and other by chandeliers. There are suites Further information: For T h r o u g h o u t t h e m o n t h :
backdrop of the Swartvlei lake.
and hunters. wildlife, a lodge, and staff. linked by adjoining doors, ideal d e t a i l s o f a l l e v e n t s . chocolate and wine pairing
Then on February 28 one can
Some of the lions on the reserve for family groups. accommodation and dining, The midweek Lakeside boot
enjoy an afternoon tea menu,
Andi Rive left Sedgefield to take were hand-reared after they were c o n t a c t camp offer is R6,000 for two
from 2:00pm. Rooms are fully equipped with
over the lions and started up her abandoned and they now see http://lakesidelodge.co.za people, based on sharing a
project "Love Lions Alive". She Andi as their mother. air conditioning, flat screen TVs, Lakeside Lodge, Lakeside luxury suite with full board and
With all this fine dining, you
has quite a history with this town complimentary Wi-Fi, digital Drive, Swartvlei, Sedgefield / all meals included for two
may feel the urge to get fit,
- her great grandparents settled The six episode series is radios and iPod docking stations. +27 44 343 1844 or email: nights. This offers a saving of
shape up and slim down with
in Sedge in the 1920's, which is screening on Animal Planet in info@lakesidelodge.co.za
resident trainer Karl Petersen. The Benguela Brasserie and R2,500 on the standard rate and
why the filmmakers spent a few 114 countries on consecutive
Lakeside Lodge is organising Restaurant has already gained a also a free course of massage
days in Sedge/Knysna nights from 16th-21st February
two-night fitness boot camps worth R750.
documenting where she came 2015..
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WITH THEM YOU GO SO MUCH FURTHER . . .
Like all the way to George or Knysna it
seems.
Sedgefield residents are up in arms at the recent
unexpected and rather sudden closure of the
local branch of the Standard Bank.
The only notice given was the one pasted on the
branch door just over a week before its closure.
Clients that have been with the bank for years
feel totally let down, as they now have to drive
further afield for any personal service.
This could also affect local business as
customers, who now have to go to neighbouring
towns for over the counter transactions, may
choose to shop there rather than carry cash back
to Sedgefield. Many elderly residents will find it difficult to travel these distances to do their banking.
The Edge contacted the bank and have been told that a press release will be issued with regard to this
matter. At the time of going to press no communication had been received.
NEW STREET NAMES COMMITTEE FOR KNYSNA
A policy in respect of street the policy. "The Ward Councillor convincing motivation for the
naming and numbering has for the ward in which the relevant expenditure of Council funds.
been compiled by the Knysna street or streets is situated, will After these requirements have
Municipality Street Names sit on the committee," said been met, the application will
Committee. "Wherever Wolmarans. "And the committee still be processed by the
possible, all streets in the
greater Knysna municipal area
should have street names and
will not take a decision on any
street name without formal
consultation with the relevant
committee; who will then make a
recommendation to Council to
either adopt or reject the
WATER FORUM AGM by Mike Young
all properties that have erf Ward Committee." proposed change." The Water Forum AGM took meeting is attended by river.
numbers should have street The policy also allows for any Developers submitting place last Wednesday. Apart Municipal Officials who can tell Secondly, there are a series of
numbers," said Knysna person to approach the office of applications that involve the from electing a new us the whole story and that boreholes just north of the N2,
Executive Mayor Georlene the Municipal Manager with a creation of new properties must committee, which preferably this should be made but these are also to augment
Wolmarans. request or suggestion for the include proposals for street incidentally included most of available in writing before the the feed from the Karatara and
"This policy, enforced by the change of an existing street numbers for every new property. the existing committee meeting. not intended for daily use.
committee, will ensure that street name. Acting Municipal "These proposals must also members, the meeting was In summary, Sedgefield’s water Finally, there is the desalination
names are not duplicated within Manager Grant Easton explained comply with the rules as set out characterised by a fairly can come from three sources. plant. It is important to
the same town and that names are that strict regulations would in the policy," said Wolmarans. lively discussion about the I’ll try to give a brief description, remember that desalination
not offensive," she continued. apply in such a case. "As such "We are confident that the quality and security of our but I must make it clear that some plants need a lot of electricity to
"The policy also governs various changes are potentially establishment of this committee
water supply. detail might not be complete or run them, so they are a
other aspects with regards to disruptive, confusing and costly and policy will streamline the
allocation of street names and Councillor Louise Hart was totally correct. relatively expensive source of
naming new streets, ensuring to implement, there must be a
that this is done in line with sound reason for the suggested numbers, making it a hassle-free present and she was at pains to First is the water treatment works water. There have been
national policies and without change and the applicant must process for applicants. This step reassure the meeting that there which draws water from the problems with where the sea
creating any confusion. It is also therefore provide a full and towards improving our service is no impending crisis which Karatara river. If we have low water is drawn from. These are
concerned with street numbering detailed motivation for the delivery is testament to our will affect our water supply. rainfall, this feed point can also in process of being sorted
regulations." change." commitment to creating a town The Municipality was also become contaminated with salt out.
Highlights of the policy include "The applicant must also where people and nature represented by Rhoydon Parry water from Swartvlei. To stop If you have followed this
that private developers undertake to cover the costs prosper." and both he and Councillor this happening, a weir has been c o m p l e x s t o r y, y o u ’ l l
submitting applications that associated with the change, or The full policy containing all Hart did their best to answer installed just downstream of the understand why the Water
involve the creation of new suggest a feasible source from rules and stipulations is penetrating questions about the intake point, but there have been Forum is insisting that the
streets, must include proposals which to obtain funding," Easton obtainable from the office of the detail of how Sedgefield’s problems with the seals on this Municipality come to the next
for street names which must continued. "Alternatively they Manager Communications and water gets from several weir. They are in process of meeting prepared to answer
comply with the rules set out in must deliver a clear, logical and Customer Relations, at different sources to our taps. being fixed. As an emergency questions unambiguously. The
communications@knysna.gov.za. There were a number of Forum meetings are open to the
measure there is also a pipeline
requests for the Forum to do its which allows water to be public and advance notification
best make sure that the next transferred from the Hoogekraal is published in The Edge.
TORTOISE CAR HIRE SHOWS SOME T L C
The Living
Cornerstone
would like to
express their
gratitude and
appreciation to
Jörg and
Mary-Anne
owners of
Tortoise Car
Hire, for
sponsoring
The Living
Cornerstone
with a vehicle
over the past
few weeks.
TLC could not
have coped with
out their help.
As this vehicle Maria, Mary-Anne and Gilda standing by the vehicle so
is part of the Tortoise Car Hire generously made available to the Living Cornerstone.
fleet we obviously cannot
expect the arrangement to be an residents on outings, to & fro to Alzheimer's residents in our
indefinite one. doctors and clinic. care. We have 20 full-time
I would like to take this The vehicle is also needed to residents and a waiting list of
opportunity to ask the supply our 3 TLC house with 23. We are hoping to open a 4th,
community of Sedgefield if stock, medical supplies such as and possibly 5th house soon.
their is anyone out there with a nappies, laundry that is done on Hence the desperate need for a
vehicle that they no longer our premises and other needs. vehicle.
require that could be put to The community is welcome to Contact Gilda Scammell 084
good use. A vehicle is much have a tour of all our homes so 544 1203 if you can help in any
needed for transporting our that one can get a better idea of way.
the service, that we offer to the
ISSUE 456 11 February 2015 THE EDGE Page 7
Diary Dateline RECENT INCREASE IN VESSEL AND BOAT PERMITS
In response to recent complaints regarding the increase in
11th - 25th February 2015 boat tariffs SANParks have issued the following press release:
Welcome to The EDGE’s Diary Dateline The recent increase in activity persons using it; or the public or
column in which we will endeavour to tariffs in the GRNP was sections of the public; increase
keep everyone informed on published by the National the number of vessels in the
community related events, meetings, Conservation Fee Policy of water area above the number of
outings and suchlike. This column is SANParks (2011). This policy
only for the use of non-profit clubs, vessels deemed appropriate by
PLEASE NOTE: Letters to the editor must be submitted with the author’s full name and address. If a was established to guide the
associations and charities. the management authority.
writer does not wish his or her name to appear in print, a ‘ pen name’ (nom de plume) may be included. organization based on
Wednesday 11 The editor has full discretion as to which letters to include or exclude and no argument, badgering, recommendations made by Pensioners
cajoling, bribery or heated conversation will be entered into. Opinions expressed in published letters McKinsey Business SANParks offers discounts on
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well, and articles are not necessarily those of the management and staff of The EDGE Community
Plumtree Centre Consultants. The guideline is normal tariffs to persons who are
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social) Newspaper. 60 and above provided the
to implement a system of
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall. Open letter reservation is made in the name
traffic Dept. appear to have a It would seem, that little if any differential pricing (market
Thursday 12
04 Dear Eskom, double unit. thought has gone into the related) for entry into all of the qualifying person. Social
I hereby regret to inform you that The question I have is, “What is planning of the change as far as Parks. pensioners are those receiving
7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart my bank account is currently at done in this office?” One cannot we can see, as there has been no old age, family and disability
Cycle Worx. All welcome.
stage 3. pay fines there. One cannot communication. Does the Subsequent to complaints and allowances as well as blind
7:30am Sedgefield Gentlemen Golfer’s Club @ concerns from boat and vessel
The Links Course I am unable to shed any funds to renew a license for either vehicle municipality realise the money persons.
2:30pm Bowls coaching pay my Utility bill at this time. or driver? for the hall was donated by Mrs owners, the Garden Route
5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well, Watney with the expressed wish National Park adjusted its permit Terms and conditions
As soon as it reaches stage 2, I What on earth is the purpose of
Plumtree Centre this, other than a waste of that it was for cultural use. tariffs with those of the West • No discount is offered on
will endeavour to make a part
7:30pm Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at
payment. money?? If we lose the meeting room, Coast National Park. This is a conservation fees, meals or
the clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 9998. activities.
Although it should not be viewed Signed: Puzzled resident. what next... once-off annual adjustment
Friday 13 as a crisis at this current time, Colin Burgess, Chairman increase and from 2016, • Proof of identification or proof
this dismal Knysna Acting Municipal Sedgefield Art Society. increases will be based on the of pension category must be
8:30-2pm Friday Market @ Forest Lodge Manager Dawie Adonis given on arrival.
9:15-10am; 10-11:30am Social Line Dancing situation is expected to continue, consumer index.
@ St Anthony’s Catholic Church Beg. & Int. on and off, for approximately the responds: Knysna Acting Municipal The categories depicted in the • If an individual can prove that
Class. For info 084 549 3967. next 12 months. The Traffic office in Sedgefield Manager Grant Easton old brochure were adjusted to they have one of the following
10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Please accept my apologies. is only utilised for the capturing responds: new ones that align with the West disabilities; blindness, deafness
Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099 of speeding fines. The current or are wheelchair bound and
6:30pm Eden Al-Anon meetings in Yours, Coast National Park.
service provider is responsible Knysna Municipality is in the receive some sort of welfare
Sedgefield - contact Rina : 082 376 9788 A Paying Consumer
for renting the property and not process of converting the hall One permit provides access to all pension, they will be considered
Saturday 14 the municipality. into a children’s section and a water bodies in the Garden Route for the concession and may
The Editor
computer lab will be set up in the National Park (e.g. Swartvlei, apply in advance.
7:30am-12 Wild Oats Community Am I the only person in Dear Ed.
Farmers’ Market @ Swartvlei main library. This will be of Knysna estuary, Natures Valley • NO claims resulting from
Sedgefield who is wondering
8am - 2pm Mosaic Market RE:- Sedgefield Library great benefit to the increasing estuary, etc.) failure to produce the necessary
why the Traffic department of
8am- 1pm Scarab Craft Market Meeting Room. number of children in Sedgefield documentation will be paid out
the Knysna Municipality, has For boat and vessel permits
seen fit to take premises in So, what of the library meeting as they will have a quiet space at a later stage.
Sunday 15
23
09 Room? It seems as it is no longer The GRNP was guided by
Lynnwood Centre? They have where they can do their • Senior citizen discounts are
available to the residents of the homework and read. They will Section 23 of the Regulations for
7am Eden Cycling Club Group Social outride what would seem to be a double
village! No official notification the Proper Administration of the not available to reservations
departs Cycle Worx. All welcome
unit! also have the opportunity of
from the municipality or an offer using computers with internet Knysna Protected Environment. made through the SANParks
Monday 16
08 Considering that many This is a clause in the National online reservations facility.
of an alternative venue. So what access to do their research and
businesses have halved their Environmental Management: • Couples are entitled to one unit
6pm Sedgefield Easter Choir @ NG Kerk are the various clubs, societies, assignments.
rental space due to costs, the Protected Areas Act (2003). It per visit. The discount will apply
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall church groups etc, that use the
7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in the venue for their activities to do? Sedgefield community members stipulates that no person may to the unit tariff. In the case of
Catholic Church Hall. Ph 044 3433141 A children's library and keep or operate any vessel in the additional persons, the full bed
who utilised the venue for
VLV
Tuesday 17
16 computer training facility we are various meetings can hire the water area without: tariff will be applicable if that
told it is to be turned into. Well committee room situated in the (a) A vessel permit issued by the person does not qualify for the
7am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s depart first of all there is little security at main municipal building as an concession.
Cycle Worx. All welcome.
management authority or
2:30 pm Bowls coaching
Sedgefield the room, so any computer etc alternative venue. delegated agent; • The discount in respect of
placed in their would be an easy We are in the process of drafting (B) payment of the necessary camping, applies to the basic
Wednesday 18
Op Woensdag 18 Feb. target for criminals. It is in need an advert to inform the fees; and tariff as well as the per person
by NG Kerk om 14:30 of decorating and the floor needs community about this issue, it tariff for those who qualify.
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well, (C) where necessary, being in
attention as do some of the will be published in The Edge • NO claims resulting from
Plumtree Centre DEMONSTRASIE windows, the blinds, the doors, possession of a-
2:30pm VLV Sedgefield by NG Kerk next week. (i) certificate of competence; failure to produce the necessary
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social) "Memory Box" the lighting and the kitchen.
and documentation will be paid out
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall. R15 vie kuier en tee at a later stage.
(ii) certificate of fitness, issued
Thursday 19 in terms of the National Small Pensioner discounts in the
7am Eden Cycling Road bikes & MTB’s depart Vessel Safety Regulations, 2007. GRNP (applicable in the
Cycle Worx. All welcome. CALL FOR ENTRIES : YOUNG WRITERS’ COMPETITION, 18 MARCH 2015 The clause further stipulates that Tsitsikamma and Wilderness
7:30am Sedgefield Gentlemen Golfer’s Club @ the management authority (in sections of the Park):
The Links Course PART OF THE 6TH ANNUAL KNYSNA LITERARY FESTIVAL this case, SANParks) may, when http://www.sanparks.org/docs/t
2:30pm Bowls coaching
7:30pm Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at KNYSNA – Part of the the 2015. The winners will be School Hall, 13h30-14h30. The issuing a vessel permit, limit the ourism_tariffs/pensioner_disco
the clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 9998. 6th annual Knysna Literary announced on 18 March at judges’ decision is final. use of or the conduct of an unt2015.pdf
5:15pm Guided meditation @ The Well, Festival, presented by Pam Knysna Primary School Hall at Entry forms are available at all activity by a specific category or The Wild Card was developed
Plumtree Centre Golding Properties Knysna, 13h30-14h30 when the first type of vessel if it has reason to
regional schools. To request a to encourage local travellers to
Friday 20 entries are open for the prize winner will receive a form, or for more information, believe that such use or conduct visit other National Parks and
Yo u n g W r i t e r s ’ Canon Camera IXUS 132 contact the Pam Golding of an activity may be a source of nature reserves by providing free
8:30-2pm Friday Market @ Forest Lodge Competition. Growing in Bundle (valued at R1000), pollution; or cause a detrimental
9:15-10am; 10-11:30am Social Line Dancing Properties Knysna office at 044 entry. It cannot be used to pay for
p o p u l a r i t y, t h e 2 0 1 4 while the second winner will 382 5574. To learn more visit ecological or environmental
@ St Anthony’s Catholic Church Beg. & Int. activities, accommodation and
Class. For info 084 549 3967. competition attracted a receive a Phillips Go Gear MP3 www.knysnaliteraryfestival.co.za impact, in the water area; or will
record number of nearly 200 Player (valued at R500). meals.
10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis be a nuisance, pose a danger to
Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099 entries from the students of Competition rules:
6:30pm Eden Al-Anon meetings in Knysna, Sedgefield,
Sedgefield - contact Rina : 082 376 9788 • Your name and age must be
Karatara, and Plettenberg
Bay.
clearly written on your entry A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE YOUNGEST 80 YEAR OLD IN SEDGE!
Saturday 21 form and entry
Under the title ‘Let your • The poem or short story should Carl Rietbroek turned
7:30am Sedgefield Striders Club Run.
7:30am-12 Wild Oats Community Imagination Take Flight’, the show your creativity and 80 on the 28th of
Farmers’ Market @ Swartvlei Young Writers’ Competition technical excellence with January. Friends and
8am - 2pm Mosaic Market challenges learners to submit a language and respect for the relatives from all walks
8am- 1pm Scarab Craft Market poem or write a short story. of life were honoured to
theme. The work must be
Sunday 22
25 Entries may be written in original and written only by be at his lunch party at
English, Afrikaans or you. the Scarab Market.
7:00am Eden Cycling Club Group Social isiXhosa. The competition • Entry form and entry must be The 'youthful looking'
outride departs Cycle Worx. All welcome
will be judged by a panel of handed in on A4 size paper. No Carl downplays his
Monday 23 local teachers across two faxes, CD’s or emails will be extreme zest for
Categories: accepted. Entries must be sent adventure, enviable
6pm Sedgefield Easter Choir @ NG Kerk
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall Junior Learners (6-12 yrs) to or dropped off at the Knysna energy and ambitious
7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge in the POEM Write a poem based on Pam Golding Property Office, personality, the latter of
Catholic Church Hall. Ph 044 3433141 ONE of the following subjects 34 Main Road, Knysna. which won him the heart of
• Peace • My Song • Home Entrants must keep copies of Heather who shares all his
Tuesday 24 their work. Entries, will not be
Grown • The Champion • dreams and daring
7:00am Eden Cycling road bikes & MTB’s You're only given a little spark returned. activities.
depart Cycle Worx. All welcome of madness… • Only one entry per person is
2:30pm Bowls coaching
The couple are avid
Senior Learners (13 yrs - allowed. Mountain Bikers and revel
Wednesday 25
16 Matric) • Closing date for submissions: along the Garden Route
20 February 2015 • All winning with their group of faithful
8:45am Guided meditation @ The Well, SHORT STORY Write a short entries will be published by The
Plumtree Centre story based on ONE of the riders at hair-raising
2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club (Social) Knysna Literary Festival. By speeds over weathered
following subjects • Lost • entering, you agree to this
6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall. mountain paths rewarding
Growing Pains • Captain, my condition.
Captain • One Chance • You're themselves with a pastime
Should your association, charity • A panel of judges will select that fulfils their passion for an exciting life and a wealth of retirement remembrances. At the function
only given a little spark of the finalists from each category.
or group have any forthcoming Carl was praised by his friends who have known him over many years; he is an icon in Sedgefield and as a
events, please send us details so
madness… The winners will be announced
that we may publish them in our Entries close 20 February 'young' 80-year old, truly exemplifies the art of longevity. All the guests were duly invited to his 90th at the
on 18 March at Knysna Primary
next issue! same place in ten years time. Picture by Tannje Strauss
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