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Birds in Pinelands
Spotted Eagle Owl
If, in the early evening or later, you hear IT TAKES PERSISTENCE TO SUCCEED a soft `hoooo-hoooo’, this will almost WHILE ADVERSITY BUILDS EXCELLENCE certainly be a Spotted Eagle Owl. There are a few pairs resident in Pinelands and are Looking at the life stories of many self-made millionaires like Richard Branson, Steve rarely seen unless you know exactly where Jobs and a host of others, a common theme is that they all had some failures and they sleep during the day. dead-ends on their journey. What brought them success was belief in their ideals and At night they patrol on silent wings along stubborn persistence in making them real. They were able to pick themselves up, find the canal and sports playing fields or larger another angle to try and carry on with renewed enthusiasm. gardens. They are searching for food in People today are faced with far more competition in their business and everyday lives the form of live rats and mice which are than ever before. This makes for a hard and bruising daily routine to just keep afloat, attracted to our area to scavenge from our never mind getting ahead. With goods and skills moving so easily and quickly around rubbish. They breed during our winter and the world, you can't just be the best in your town or country — you have to match the use old and abandoned Pied Crow’s nests best the world has to offer. Tough as that may be, it is what builds excellence, and very in the larger pine trees. quickly. I'm not saying that I enjoy this state of affairs — life really was more sedate and Text by Ian Sinclair co-author of Cape gentle before the world arrived on our doorsteps. Peninsula Birdlife by Roy Siegfried & Ian Sinclair. Perhaps like successful entrepreneurs we just need to have a firm belief in an ideal and Greg Roberts of Pinelands sent us the persistence to follow it, becoming the best in our field simply for the love of it, and the image above of a Spotted Eagle see adversity and competiton as the next bar to clear on that journey. Owl which he saw outside their We wish you a successful, fulfilling 2013 with enough joy and friendship to keep you going! kitchen in early January. Greg was able to get within 2 meters of Enjoy the issue! the Owl before it flew away. Max Schutte
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2,9,16 February 27 February Careers Expo at Pinelands Pinelands Stamp Circle Library Pinelands Library is offering an The monthly meeting will be on 27 opportunity for High School learners to February 2013 at 7:15pm in the Activities find out more. Have a one−on−one chat Hall of the Pinelands Library. Members with professionals in diverse fields of work. will be displaying exhibits on Antarctica Programmes at the Library. Call 021 531 4658 and India. Visitors and those interested in stamp collecting are most welcome. 6 & 13 February Call John 021 531 1954 or David 021 531 4015. Science out loud Popular science talks at the Cape Town 1 March Science Centre 5:30pm. SAVE YOURSELF SOME COOKING!! 6 Feb: Is Africa in the Dark About Seeing Pinelands Congregational Church, Nerine the Light? Insights into global skin lightener Avenue, will be selling take away suppers use — Dr Lester M. Davids. from 5pm to 7pm. Be tempted by Curry 13 Feb: Secrets of the Alchemists — a and Rice (ready to eat and frozen), lasagne, behind the scenes tour of what really bobotie, hamburgers, and fruit salad. All happens at the Paralympic games — meals R25 or less. Call Helen 021 531 3540. Prof Wayne Derman. Call 021 300 3200. March 14 February Cannons Creek open days Blood donor clinic 1 Mar: Primary School — Open Day Western Province Blood Transfusion 2 mar: High School — Open Day Service clinic at St Stephen's Church Hall, Central Square from 3pm to 7:15pm. 31 March Call 021 507 6300 or [email protected]. Jazz in the Park fundraiser Entertainment by Amanda Tiffin and friends 26 February from 2:30pm − 5.30pm at Maynardville Cannons Creek Fun Run Open Air Theatre. Proceeds go to the Everyone is welcome to join this annual WCRC Health and Wellness Centre for running event for toddlers through to Persons with Physical Disabilities. Tickets great-grannies. The emphasis is on fun with via Computicket. Free entrance to children medals for all and prizes from sponsors for under 12. Chairs, gazebos and umbrellas the group winners. Enjoy pancakes and are erected for shade and seating. Light braai afterwards. Entrance fees from R30 to refreshments on sale at kiosk. Own picnic R40 for late entries. Call 021 531 5011 to book. baskets welcome. Call Alta on 082 603 8261.
SEND us your EVENTS! Email [email protected]. Send content for the March 2013 edition by 15 February 2013. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 2 Pinelands Recent Property Talk Sales with Johan Meyer What a start to 2013… If the activity level is anything to go by then the buyers have decided that this is going to be the year to get into the property market. Until October last year there was very little excitement, then suddenly the SOLD floodgates seemed to open. We sold five properties in November and three in December… and it has not let up since then. After a well-earned break over the festive season we got back to the office in January with our e-mail boxes full of Serpentine *R3.495m enquiries. In the first few days we have serviced in excess of 60 enquiries from enthusiastic buyers (not all qualified) who wanted to view our properties. It did not end there. It seemed as if the sellers also decided that 2013 was going to be the year in which they get their finances in order. With the cost of maintenance and increases in water and electricity
charges, many are opting for smaller accommodation or alternative investments. There were also those SOLD who wanted to upgrade, looking for a different lifestyle. In the first week we have done six valuations, taken on four new mandates and are busy with four offers on homes that are realistically priced. There is definitely an increase in the number of first time buyers — amongst them doctors, teachers and accountants. Pinelands has always been popular with professional people because of its proximity Acacia Way *R2.695m to the University, hospitals, schools and airport. These stats are borne out by our mortgage originator Ooba, who has just reported that 52.7% of all loan applications are from first time buyers who are expected to drive a modest house price increase in 2013. We believe that this buyer’s market will persist in 2013 and we advise that potential buyers should SOLD ensure that they have the ability to access a deposit as the banks continue to fine tune credit policies with 100% loans a thing of the past. Considering moving? Would you like to know what your home is worth? Please contact us on 021 531 7507 or e-mail me on [email protected]. Stratford Way *R2.345m FEATURED PROPERTY SOLD NEW RELEASE
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Keaton Saunders head Pinelands High SChool boy Rondebosch Boys’ congratulates the matrics High School — 2013 Pinelands High School is very pleased with the 2012 matric results. 181 Students passed and 139 achieved Bachelor passes, and 129 Keaton Saunders and Stefano De Gouveia, were elected subject A's. The 2012 School Dux, Danielle Shay, received seven as Head Prefect and Deputy Head Prefect, respectively, of distinctions. Other top achievers were Daniel Mabuggwe and Rondebosch Boys’ High School for 2013. Together with the Stephanie Thomas, who each received six subject distinctions. team of prefects they have embraced their E13 year with particular emphasis on group participation and a sense of community which they believe will foster unity amongst pupils at Rondebosch Boys’ High School. Keaton has excelled on the tennis court as a member of the RBHS 1st tennis team and reached both provincial and national level (he was ranked number 2 in South Africa in the U14 and U16 division when he played in this age group). He confirms that his tennis roots were very firmly established at the Pinelands Tennis Club. Keaton also made the WP athletics side last year and intends playing rugby in his final year at school as well as continue playing Danielle Shay Daniel Mabuggwe Stephanie Thomas tennis at provincial level. seven distinctions six distinctions six distinctions Keaton lives in Pinelands with his parents, Allan and Di Saunders and his sister, Kendra, who is a pupil at Pinelands High 2013 Head prefects Rustenburg School for Girls.
Above: Head prefects for 2013 at Rondebosch Boys' From left: Rachelle La Grange (head girl), Mr Jeremy Gibbon High School. From left: Keaton Saunders - Head (principal) and David Leach (ead boy). Interestingly the head prefects Prefect and Stefano De Gouveia - Deputy Head Prefect. and the principal are previous pupils of Pinehurst Junior School.
This Valentine’s Day, we at Rozprint would like 1979 to 2013 to express our sincere thanks for the continued support received from all our fantastic clients and friends, many of whom have become like family to us over the past 34 years. A Heartfelt We look forward to sharing often coming to show us their many more experiences in babies and share their stories the years to come. Together with us, has been a constant with you all, we have had the source of pleasure for us. Thank You privilege of sharing your joy, A genuine thank you all for happiness, love and sorrow. sharing your lives with us. We Many have grown up and wish you and your loved ones started their own families and a blessed and happy 2013 — many wonderful people have may it be an awesome year passed. This journey of young for every one of you. Full colour digital print bureau and litho shop school children moving into Regards and best wishes from F04, First Floor, Howard Centre, Pinelands ‘varsity and on to adulthood, the whole team at Rozprint. Call:www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za 021 531 7010 • 021 531 1490 February 2013 | the muse | 4 Email: rozprint@mweb.co.za
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The Head Prefects at Rustenberg High welcome in the school and is delighted to School for Girls are democratically chosen be the deputy next to a long time school by pupils and staff. The three head prefects friend, Kate. We wish all three head prefects have varying leadership styles, with Kate a successful year. Vlok describing herself as a compassionate Above from Left: Siphokazi Mbatani Immunoboost Plus Caps. (90) R35.00 leader, willing to listen, and careful in her Immune system booster to fight disease decision making. (Deputy Head Seniors), Kate Vlok (Head Girl), Lauren Denny (Deputy Head Vitamin C 250mg Tabs. (60) R20.00 Lauren Denny is known to the Muse An essential nutrient and antioxidant through her achievements in mathematics, Juniors). Kate and Lauren are from Glucosamine & Chondroitin Tabs. (60) R40.00 see the November 2012 edition. Lauren Pinelands and both attended Pinehurst Healthier joints feels it is important to make the juniors feel Junior School. Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 Healthier heart & arteries Flaxseed Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 St George's Grammar School Plant derived essential fatty acids source Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 congratulates the 2012 MATRIC CLASS Healthier skin, joints & hormone system Neurotone Tabs. (30) R25.00 There were smiles all round at St George’s Narae Lee with five distinctions and Ayesha Combat stress on the move Grammar School (SGGS) on Thursday 3 Bradlow, Ayesha Camroodien and Tomas Calmag C Tabs. (60) R20.00 January with the release of the 2012 Matric Kranenburg with four distinctions each. Stronger, healthier bones & teeth results. The 33 candidates of the Class of A significant fact is that three of these Sucralose Sweetener Tabs. (100) R17.50 2012 achieved a 94% Bachelor Pass rate. eight top achievers started their school Aspartame free, very low in kilojoules Included in this overall achievement were careers at St George’s Grammar School in Sunbrella Caps. (30) R25.00 71 A symbols and 57 B symbols . Pre Grade R in 1999 – they are Lauren Hess, Antioxidant sun protection for skin The top achievers at SGGS for 2012 were Nicole Moodley and James van Duuren. Hair, Nail & Skin Multivitamin Tabs. (30) R17.50 Nicole Moodley and James van Duuren The 2012 results show an increase of 7% Strong nails & hair and glowing skin with eight distinctions each; Lauren Hess in Bachelor Passes when compared to the and Mary Jang with six distinctions each; results of 2011. K17 Hair Tabs. (30) R17.50 This Valentine’s Day, we at Rozprint would like For vibrant, shiny & healthy hair to express our sincere thanks for the continued Spirulina 500mg Tabs. (60) R25.00 1979 to 2013 The St George’s A natural nutritional supplement support received from all our fantastic clients Grammar School Odor Eaters Footcare Range and friends, many of whom have become like Matric class of Ultra Comfort insoles (singles) R50.00 2012 achieved Ultra Comfort insoles (3 pack) R120.00 family to us over the past 34 years. Durable insoles (singles) R75.00 a Bachelor Pass A Heartfelt We look forward to sharing often coming to show us their Foot Powder R75.00 rate of 94%. Foot & Shoe Spray R75.00 many more experiences in babies and share their stories Sports Foot & Shoe Spray R75.00 the years to come. Together with us, has been a constant Among some of the top achievers with you all, we have had the source of pleasure for us. Order online or by phone Thank You privilege of sharing your joy, were (from left) A genuine thank you all for Free delivery in Pinelands happiness, love and sorrow. sharing your lives with us. We Lauren Hess (six Many have grown up and wish you and your loved ones distinctions), or collect from our offices at 7 Howard Studios started their own families and a blessed and happy 2013 — Tomas Kranenburg Phone: 021 531 1341 many wonderful people have may it be an awesome year and Ayesha www.pharm.co.za passed. This journey of young for every one of you. Camroodien (four Full colour digital print bureau and litho shop Terms: Prices include VAT. Cash With Order or Cash on school children moving into Regards and best wishes from distinctions each). Delivery. We accept EFT but not credit card payments. F04, First Floor, Howard Centre, Pinelands ‘varsity and on to adulthood, the whole team at Rozprint. Call: 021 531 7010 • 021 531 1490 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 5 Email: [email protected]
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Cannons Creek 2012 Matric AChievers Riding for CANSA Cannons Creek Independent School is very proud of the Matrics of 2012 who WIngs at our feet once again achieved a 100% pass rate. Four of the class of 16 pupils achieved five A's – Ha Som Suh (Dux of the school), Che Mohesh, Alex Wilmot and Jed Johnson. Ha Som will be pursuing International Studies at a university in Seoul, Korea. Che will be studying Medicine, Alex, Chemical Engineering and Jed is doing either Commerce or Business Studies. Above :Mike van Haght, Principal of the The Principal, Mike van Haght, said that Cannons Creek High School, addressing he was very happy with all the results, the parents and matrics after the release of not only those achieved by the top pupils. the 2012 results. The other pupils also did well, even the foreign students; despite their language disadvantage. The class of 16 Matric pupils accumulated 42 distinctions among them. Jed Johnson and Cameron Stuart are All but three of the pupils scored at least two teenage friends (19 and 18 years one subject A. of age respectively) who took it upon themselves to cycle from Cape Town to Mozambique aiming to raise funds and create awareness for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)’s Youth on the Move campaign. Youth on the Move is a CANSA campaign that targets and challenges the youth of South Africa to lead healthy and well balanced lifestyles with emphasis on exercise, healthy and balanced eating habits, avoiding intoxicating oneself with alcohol, smoking and obesity. The aim of Youth on the Move is to reduce lifestyle related diseases, such as cancer, Above left: Alex Wilmot with his mother Erica, on the left for South Africa’s future generation. and Hazel-May Duncan, member of the Cannons Creek Money raised through their efforts will Trust. Above right: Jed Johnson and Che Mohesh. go towards facilitating youth and school Bottom right: Ha Som Suh. awareness programmes.
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Forwww.pinelandsdirectory.co.za more information please visit the website or call 021February 531 0 201391 2| the P mrimuasrey | S6chool www.cannonscreek.co.za 021 531 5011 High School Pinelands & Thornton Community news 021 531 0773 Central Square | Pinelands www.jawitz.co.za Diamond Wedding PROPERTIES Anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs Zuhlsdorff Thinking of selling or WE DO IT at The Helen Keller Society renting your property? ALL THE TIME! Arthur and Edith Zuhlsdorff were married in 1953 and lived in Rhodesia for a while then came back to Cape Town. They SALES AGENTS Richard Smith travelled extensively both locally and nationally, along with their 083 557 7515 daughter, once they bought their first car. They then moved to Pinelands and eventually came to live at Helen Keller. Arthur Linette Smith loves steam engines and Edith has quite the collection of dolls. 082 466 1825 They have one married daughter and two grand-daughters.
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Pinelands *R2.445m Pinelands *R950 000 Left: Edith and Arthur celebrating their 60th FOR SALE SOLD wedding anniversary BY US at a party at Helen Keller. Above: The beautiful cake made for the occasion. Thornton *R1.165m Thornton *R775 000 Greetings from Pinelands LET TO LET police station commander BY US Lt Colonel Helena Mouton Lt Colonel Mouton joined the Pinelands SAPS in December 2012. Most of her career was spent at Thornton R6 200pm Thornton R5100 pm Simon's Town and Fish Hoek SAPS, serving as Station Commander at RENTAL TEAM Ocean View SAPS, and as acting Craig Watt Station Commander at Muizenberg 082 410 9720 SAPS. Annette Mouton CANNONS CREEK "My vision for Pinelands SAPS and Administrator the community is to create a safe Independent School in Pinelands environment for the community at large, especially for the children and senior citizens. I should like to see them enjoying their well-deserved retirement within the boundaries of our area. Qualified Tenant Database & Profile Network Affiliation • Maintenance I would also like to express my gratitude to the community of Council Service Account Collection • Legal Process Expertise Pinelands, Thornton and Epping for their involvement in the fight against crime in our precinct. I hope that we will be able to involve even more members of the community in the fight PROPERTY POINTERS against crime. We need the eyes and ears of the community NEW ELECTRIC FENCE REGULATIONS to enable us to have a successful decrease in crime within our From 1 October 2012, the Electrical Machinery Regulations require neighbourhoods. you to have an Electric Fence System Certificate if you install, add to It is also a privilege to be able to say that the festive season went or alter any electric fence. Fences in place as at 1 October 2012 are OPEN DAYS without serious incidents in our station precinct. exempt so long as they remain as is. The risk for property buyers and Primary School • Fri 1 March 9am-12 noon Allow me to wish every resident and person employed within the sellers is that the requirement for a certificate kicks in, not only if you area a prosperous 2013. extend or alter an existing fence, but also when the property is sold. High School • Sat 2 March 9am promptly I am looking forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact me at 021 506 2116. ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS For more information please visit the website or call 021 531 0912 Primary School Macleod’s AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za AttorneysFebruary 2013 | the muse | 7 www.cannonscreek.co.za 021 531 5011 High School 021 439 7490
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ask the principal New Beginnings
Time management goes a long way in helping us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves and for our By Carol Booth children. Add good eating habits and plenty of sleep Principal of Cannons Creek Independent and you are looking at a recipe for success in the School year ahead.
New Year — New Beginnings your child’s teacher to incorporate study their parents have put on the sandwich. I always compare the beginning of the methods in their teaching day in order to Spend some time communicating with year to Spring where each plant has the assist the children. your child in this regard; it will save you opportunity to 'start over' and to once money in the long run. Make sure that again produce beautiful flowers. When Make sure your child gets plenty good healthy food is considered and only we start the new year there are so many of sleep spoil your child on a Friday, as too much exciting things to look forward to with Reading by younger children can be done sugar is not good for them. regard to schooling. A new teacher, a new whilst you are preparing supper in the The dinner table as the family classroom, new friends, new clean exercise kitchen if you run out of time. But, most books, a new start at working neatly and importantly, don’t let your child stay up late chat room trying to achieve better results. working. They become tired and ratty and Another new routine could be to have one does not achieve anything. They need meals together in the evening. Spend Choosing your goals their sleep in order to work the next day. time with your children around the dining However, none of these things get off the room table. Here you can discuss the day, ground if the person concerned does not The morning routine general topics of what is happening in the make the effort. So, how does one get the Another aspect one could address is the country and even discuss things that they process started? Parents have to assist their routine to start the day. Discuss this new have seen on the television. It is this form of children in deciding what their goals are routine with your child so that they take communication that our children are sadly for the year. They must be reachable goals. ownership of it. Use a calendar and mark losing as the new trend is to eat in front of It's no use requesting one’s child to achieve off all the days where they comply and give the TV. Children learn most from parents 80% if they are struggling academically, them a reward at the end of the month with and in our busy world, the dining room one needs to be realistic. Set a few goals you doing something together with them table is a great place for this to happen. incorporating class results, homework — these can be discussed beforehand procedures, sport, hobbies, and friends. so that you know what you are getting Boundaries for technology in the yourself into! Do not give them money or home Balancing homework and sport something that you have to purchase. The Let your children spend half an hour per The most important thing is to organise biggest gift you can give them is to spend day either on the computer or watching a one's homework/study procedure at home. time with them. programme on the television. Both of these Look at your child’s sporting requirements need to be supervised by parents so that and work around them. Ensure that your A healthy mind in a healthy body you know what your child is being exposed Make sure that your child has a good child is not overloaded with sporting to. In today’s world it is so important breakfast each morning. The modern activities — get a good balance. Break for parents to be involved in modern trend seems to be that children don’t eat up the time spent on homework into two technology and to set up firm boundaries. sessions. Written work can be done first. before school and then by tea break they Here a timer is a good help (especially are starving. That means that the first two Look forward to a good year ahead for younger children). Let them decide hours, where subjects like Mathematics Having discussed all your new rules, or how long should be spent on a certain are usually taught, find children unable rather procedures, in your home with your piece of work and then set the timer. This to concentrate because they are hungry. children, help them to stick to it knowing should get them to concentrate on the Discuss with your child what they would like that each family member will have made a task in order to complete it. Learning can to eat at school. So often one sees children stunning 'New Beginning' to 2013. May it take place in the second session. Request discard their lunch, as they do not like what be an awesome year! www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 9 Out and about Tea Under The Trees
his peaceful, pretty, colonial style and look for St Peter's Roche, and a large gem on a working grape farm in Paarl blackboard with the day's special at the top Tis only open in Summer, October to of the driveway lined with Oak Trees. March, during the week from 9am to 4pm. Please remember, closed on Sundays. No It is worth a special trip to enjoy the cool liquor is served, no credit cards accepted. lawns, beautiful gardens, the period style By appointment only on Saturdays. of the long verandah and the vineyards. Call 082 825 5666. GPS 33 41 58 S 18 57 34 E Take a look through the Vintage bric-a-brac shop after your relaxed cuppa and delicious cake which ranges from koek sisters (enough for two), milk tart, apple tart or cheesecake. For those wanting something more savoury try the sandwiches or quiche — all served with fresh farm salad. There is a kiddies menu which includes boiled egg and soldiers. The most expensive item on the menu being the quiche at R49. Address: Go along Main Road in Paarl
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Johann Wilkinson is the South African Junior Men's National Champion for Figure Ice Skating. He exhibits an enormous enthusiasm for skating and hopes to make this his career. The Muse spoke to Johann at the Ice Station at Grand West as he prepares to represent South Africa in competition at the Helmut Seibt Memorial, Vienna, Austria, in February. Johann Wilkinson An ice skating dream on the ice, with two to three hours of floor in the Senior Men's category and build up Johann and his sister, Marike, changed practice per day and strength training. He to the Four Continents Championships, from horse riding to ice skating when his is currently registered with the Western World Figure Skating Championships and sister became enthralled by the movie Ice Cape Home School Academy, studying for ultimately the Olympics. My role model is Princess. His Coach, Dantin Broodryk, who Grade 12 through Accelerated Christian Gareth Echardt, South African figure skating runs Junior Blades, recognised the 11 year Education via self study. "It's tough because champion, who is now performing in old's potential. Soon, Johann convinced his I have to achieve 80% to pass" he says. theatrical figure skating performances, and mother to allow him to take private lessons. Competition in Vienna I think I would like that to be my career path". His first time on the ice — 12 April 2006. This will be Johann's first international trip Training for Pro Am The journey and he is very excited to be representing Johann spends close to ten hours a day at Experience in athletics, especially long and South Africa. He will be completing two the ice rink, which is the main reason that high jump, was an advantage for Johann as routines. The 'long' routine is four minutes his family moved to Pinelands. The daily he believes he started his ice skating with a and Johann describes it as a more serious routine at the Ice Station includes a form strong set of muscles, which other skaters, dance — and for this he has chosen a of work shadow as he follows the teaching who start at a younger age, still have to more dramatic Persian type costume methods of the coaches at the rink. His develop. Music appreciation is important — the one shown in the picture above. notes and comments on the techniques for the ice routines, and although he The music is The Feeling Begins by Peter that he observes are going to be compiled doesn't have time anymore, he is a self Gabriel. In contrast, his short routine is into a book which will serve as part of his taught guitarist and piano player. performed to catchy foot tapping music qualification as a Pro-Am coach for figure Important attributes — In The Mood by Glen Miller, for this he skating. Pro-Ams are the top competitive Obviously balance is key, along with will wear a subtle black and blue costume skaters, who give private lessons under the athleticism, drama, acting abilities, and that will not detract from the swift dance guidance of the professionals. The money the ability to 'feel' the music. Johann moves. Johann's mother Mimi makes his they earn goes directly towards their own includes patience, perseverance, and outstanding competition costumes — a skating costs. (see sponsorship page 13) discipline as extremely important for any real labour of love, well appreciated by him. skater to be successful, and as a Junior Where to next? Dantin Broodryk coaches both Blades club coach he is always looking "I am hoping for a successful international Johann Wilkinson and Evan Wrensch. He out for youngsters with a sizzling hunger debut, and an opportunity to achieve a was a national champion in his time and for skating — something to indicate their new personal best score that will hold me has coached competitors for the World commitment to the sport. in good stead as a qualifier for the Junior Championships, the Four Continents What is your training schedule? World Figure Skating Championships. Next, Championships and the Olympic qualifiers. Johann trains for 16 to 20 hours per week I would like to strive for the competitions and GlynnisText photographs by Schutte www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 12 Pinelanders
Evan Wrensch, the current Pre-Novice Figure Skating Champion of South Africa is preparing to represent South Africa at the International Challenge Cup in The Hague, Netherlands, in February. It is a tremendous honour for Evan to have been selected for this competition as there are many World ranked skaters that will be competing at this event. An introduction to ice skating Evan began coaching lessons after his talent was noticed by Coach, Dantin Broodryk, when he accompanied his sister to her ice skating classes. Evan's mom, Sandra, could not believe that Dantin would have seen something special in him as a total beginner, however, she relented and allowed him to have one lesson per week. In November 2008, when he was eight years old, he was entered into the under 10 grades competition, and came second. A year later he was competing in the National Championships. Artistic appreciation of music Evan Wrensch Early on Evan realised that his joy of skating was overriding his need to listen to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (think jazzed wants to challenge the skaters in the much music. After some effort and training up Nutcracker), and he has a costume to higher sections according to Coach Dantin he now has a much better ear for music, match the theme, see photograph above. who calls him the energizer bunny!! making the interpretation and application Evan's advice for figure skaters Evan would quite easily live at the rink if he of artistic expression to his figure skating Firstly join a club such as the Junior Blades could but he has had to learn to balance moves more meaningful. Ice Skating Club or Black Panthers Figure his skating with other sports in order to do Competition in The Hague Skating Club. Be prepared to practice cross training. He also enjoys roller blading, cycling, including unicycling, surfing Evan's short competition routine lasting often — it can be quite tiring. Be confident and water skiing. These all require good about two minutes is done to music from enough to try the difficult moves, but don't balance skills and go hand in hand with his Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story. In the short "be rash". Listen to the music. fitness training. routine the skater is required to complete Plans and hopes for the future? a number of prescribed elements such as Evan's long term goal is to compete jumps, spins and step sequences, for which in the Junior Worlds, Four Continents marks are awarded. Evan includes a couple Championships and Senior Worlds which Sponsorship of karate moves to go with the Bruce Lee will give him the chance to qualify for the Figure skating does not have an official theme. He is the youngest figure skater in Olympics. He understands that this will sponsor and therefore competitors have to the Western Cape to attempt the double take hard work and many hours of practice. raise their own funds to be able to represent axel, and is not scared to attempt the triple Evan is extremely dedicated and motivated, South Africa in the international arena. If Salchow jump. perfecting all the difficult skills at as early you would like to sponsor either Evan or In the free session, the skater performs a an age as possible. He attempts very Johann, please contact Dawn van der Riet, routine choreographed by the coach, to difficult elements and never stops moving. Chairman, South African Figure Skating highlight the music and the skaters ability He will roften epeat an element up to 50 Association−WP Email [email protected] to synchronise movement to music. Evan's times and counts the amount of successful Cell: 083 303 4907. See letter of sponsorship on free session choice is Nut Rocker by The attempts. He is extremely competitive and www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 13 Travellers
Addo Elephant National Park
The elephant inspires Vervet Monkeys experience watching these 7 000kg giants who consume 200kg food and 150 litres of We chose to stay in the log cabins close awe in those who see water per day. We felt our holiday dream to the main camp, where we enjoyed had already been fulfilled. them, and at Addo our first braai sheltered by the thicket of Elephant National spekboom, and bathed in the dusky pink Pit Stop at Jack's Picnic site hues of the setting sun. The roads through the park are generally in Park you will see herds On awaking on our first morning we were good condition. We took advantage of the of them, and marvel greeted by a troupe of vervet monkeys. ablutions at Jack’s picnic place — a gated They were very inquisitive and not shy to refuge in the park where one can picnic at their huge 7000kg investigate the tables on the wooden deck and find information of current sightings frames lumbering for any edible pickings. Cute faces lulled in the Area. Although the park rangers are alongside waterholes, one into a false sense of security — until sure to warn you not to hang out of the we saw those sharp little teeth! car window, or open the car door (even if carefully guiding and Elephant herds at Rooidam it slides open), we found it surprising that there is a kopje called Zuurkop Lookout protecting their young. The breakfast at the rest camp restaurant where one is allowed to get out of the was just what the doctor ordered and set car. It overlooks a waterhole on one side us up for the drive through the park. The and rolling planes on the other. A not so ix of us drove up to the Eastern Cape gate attendant directed us to our first comforting sign says “Beware of the lions. in the equivalent of the "volksie bus", waterhole — Rooidam. We sat in awe as a Alight from your car at your own risk" cameras around our necks, meat and large herd of elephants gathered around S mmmmmm… beers in the cooler for the evening braai, the water, swimming, drinking, splashing and high expectations for our anticipated themselves and throwing a few watchful Pick your trail — by car, horse, elephant encounter. glances in our direction. 4x4 or park ranger driven Addo was proclaimed a national park in Our car was full of the sound of camera There is so much to do at Addo, we only 1931 to protect the last few remaining shutters and plenty of ooh’s and aah’s as the touched the tip of the iceberg. There are elephants in the area and the numbers tiny (relatively speaking), baby elephants horse trails, 4x4 trails, guided trails by have grown from a group of 11 to the wiggled their trunks as if they didn’t the rangers — night and day. There is a current day number of 600, spread through know what the appendages were for. One swimming pool for the hot afternoons, the park which has also grown covering youngster was still suckling. Apparently the a museum with interactive exhibits. The 180 000 hectares to now include a marine elephants are used to cars, but not people, accommodation varies from tented reserve, where one can see Southern Right and so it is against park rules to get out camps to log cabins with a raised veranda, Whales between June and December. of the car. It was a wonderfully satisfying chalets and rondavels overlooking the www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 14 Travellers main restcamp waterhole. There are also come to the waterhole at the main camp a variety of luxurious lodges and camps to reception area was quite amusing. The choose from. At the main camp these are elephants would appear slowly coming all within walking distance of the reception over the ridge. Then as they came nearer and restaurant and the shop, which sells and nearer to the water they would break souvenirs, a very good official guide, wine, into a trot, with the tiny young elephants fresh produce and most importantly braai rushing to keep up. It was not unusual to wood. see a smaller elephant slip into the water over all the mud — and then be helped out Addo's animal community again by family nearby. The park is also home to black rhino , Cape buffalo, spotted hyena, silverback jackal Birdlife and lion. There is much said too about There is also an underground hide, and if the the flightless dungbeetle. One very you are lucky, the elephant will come very difficult request to follow is NOT to drive close on their way to the waterhole. Another through elephant dung on the park roads, early morning pleasure is the abundance to conserve the dung beetles that may be of birdlife including Cape Sugarbird, busy within… Bokmakierie, flocks of Mouse birds, Cape Animals that would not historically have bulbul, the Cardinal Woodpecker, and been found in the park have not been Brown Hooded Kingfisher. There's birdsong introduced, so you will not find giraffe, everywhere. white rhino, impala, waterbuck, red lechwe, blue wildebeest, nyala, and sable antelope. Almost within arms reach On our next foray into the park we again Elephants with a nose for citrus headed for Rooidam, but we arrived to Through ongoing research every elephant a quiet deserted pool of water — no is named, with many stories about the elephant in sight. We drove on and spotted legendary elephant called Hapoor Gemsbok, Bushbuck, heaps of Warthogs, (damaged through a challenge to his Tortoises and Zebra galloping across an leadership). The official guide also tells us of open plain, a Meerkat, and a solitary Black the practice of feeding the elephants citrus Backed Jackal that just wanted to stay in the early days of the park's existence, to curled up at the side of the road… keep the herds within the boundaries and Then we smelt the elephant before we saw away from the surrounding farmlands. This them. The road was covered in fresh piles practice had to be stopped because of the of steaming elephant dung. Suddenly, intense excitement caused when the citrus around a bend in the road we saw them. truck arrived — elephants would run and Well camouflaged in the bushes right next trumpet and become quite agressive. Of to the road (almost within arm's reach), course there is plenty for the elephant to they were grazing. Pulling off strips of eat in the park. Vast dense areas of their leaves and pushing them into their mouths favourite juicy snack, spekboom, can be — ignoring us completely. Quite terrifying found all over the park. It survives the and stangely exhilirating to be so close to a elephants grazing and trampling it because seemingly pre-historic beast. it can grow easily from small twigs that fall to the ground. The pretty blue plumbago is A farewell treat also abundant in the park and is enjoyed by We ended our stay at Addo with an the elephant, the rhino and the antelope. evening at the restaurant. The meals were impressive and prices fair, along with the PPC Discovery Trail excellent service. Our dishes ranged from Early in the morning on day two we felt like trio of springbok on a skewer, venison hot Alice in Wonderland as we followed a scrub pot served in a miniature poitjie pot and hare down the path to the PPC Discovery venison steaks. All were excellent, as were trail, a boardwalk suitable for wheelchairs, the desserts and the coffee. Many thanks to with information boards on plants and our family for a wonderful time. small animals. Watching the elephants Glynn and Max Schutte
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By Heleen Meyer
Pinelands resident, foodie and author of Food from the heart. Sweetcorn fritters Recipe from Cooking from the heart Makes 30 small fritters ½ x 410 g tin whole kernel corn, drained 1 x 410 g tin cream style sweetcorn 1 cup (250 ml) wholewheat flour ½ tsp (2,5 ml) baking powder 1 egg, beaten ½ cup (125 ml) low-fat or fat-free milk 1 tsp (5 ml) ground mixed spice ½ small onion, finely chopped or grated 2 tbsp (30 ml) sunflower oil
1. Mix all the ingredients, except the oil, KarenPortrait: Edwards Cooking from the heart Adriaan shot: Food Vorster, together in a large bowl. 2. Heat a thin layer of the oil in a frying pan. Fry tablespoonsful of the mixture on both sides until golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the oil and mixture. 3. Drain on paper towel and serve warm Double the fritters The holidays are over, kids are back to I try to plan dishes that can double up as with a meat of your choice and a green school and the reality of busy schedules lunch box ideas during the week, and the salad. is part of our daily routine. Creative ideas sweet corn fritters, fish cakes or pieces of for weekly suppers and lunch boxes are last night’s ‘boerewors’ are perfect for this. Tips something many parents wish they could 1. Stir finely chopped cooked ham, salami, These sweetcorn fritters are really healthy, magically pull from a hat. We all battle bacon or a drained tin of tina into the easy to make and kids love them. They with that, but I find that if I spend a bit of batter to serve these as a light meal. are delicious to have with sausages or time at the beginning of each week to plan 2. Add 30 ml fresh or 5 ml dried mixed herbs meatballs and are a great alternative to the main dish for weeknight suppers−half or thyme to the batter. Chopped chives starches like pasta or rice. You can serve the battle is won. and fresh parsley are also delicious. them as a light meal with salad as well, and Weekly planning also ensures enough still have some for the infamous lunch box! variety in the meals and then I can get the Do try some of the variations under tips at Your shopping list necessary ingredients in time. This helps a the end of the recipe. For help on planning Making a shopping list may seem a little lot for the supper and bath time drills and your weekly meals, visit my website www. time consuming – but it can save you time definitely makes that five o’ clock rush of heleenmeyer.co.za for a sample weekday and prevent you from buying unnecessary ‘what’s for supper’ a little easier. menu with recipes and a shopping list. items. Group ingredients according to their category to see easily what you need to buy and what you already have in your kitchen. Categories like dry ingredients, About Heleen tinned food, herbs and spices, fresh foods and meat, poultry and dairy make Heleen Meyer has a passion for inspiring, compiling a shopping list easier. I often encouraging and teaching others about add a miscellaneous or other group to the joys of good food. Not only are her my list for those odds and ends that don’t recipes creative and thoroughly tested, really belong to a specific category. When but they are easy to cook, interesting, shopping for a specific recipe, remember to delicious and healthy. As a working mom plan how you would serve the dish so that who cares about her family’s nutrition, you can include these items, for instance Heleen can relate to your cooking needs. more fresh ingredients for a salad. Whether She is the author of two of her own For more information on her books or you shop weekly or monthly a shopping list award-winning cookbooks, Onthoukos/ to order a signed copy, visit her website is a practical way to make your life simpler. Food from the heart and Kos is op die tafel! www.heleenmeyer.co.za www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za February 2013 | the muse | 20 Office: 021 531 3464 Christo: 076 164 4483 Sharon: 082 920 2217 Fax: 021 532 2639 [email protected] properties www.svrproperties.co.za Christo & Sharon Van Rensburg All listed prices are asking prices NEW YEAR… NEW DREAMS… NEW HOMES OUR WOW NEW RELEASES AND CURRENT SALES Pinelands • New Release • Sole Mandate Pinelands • New Release • Sole Mandate Thornton • Sole Mandate
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