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Approximately seven informal structures recently on Friday, 8 September burnt YES, IT’S TRUE - THERE’S A NEW MISS UNIVERSE, AND IT’S SEDGEFIELD’S DEMI-LEIGH down in Beverly Hills. Sadly, a week later (14 September) another fire, this time in Slange Park raised a further 24 informal structures. Monday morning saw locals waking up to the exhilarating First featured in The news that our ex Sedge EDGE when she was Primary head girl, Demi- at Laerskool Sedgefield Leigh Nel-Peters, had been Primary, now making crowned Miss Universe! headlines all over the world. Many stayed up until the wee Sedgefield could not hours of Monday 27 November be prouder of to watch TV coverage of the Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters. glamourous pageant, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and there was no shortage of tears when the beautiful Miss South Africa was crowned by the 2016 Miss Universe Iris Mittenaere. This Demi sharing her life-changing victory with Sedgefield parents ended South Africa's 39-year Anne-Marie and Johan. wait to claim this prestigious title. According to reports of the event, Demi impressed the judges with her self confidence and her determined stance on g e n d e r e q u a l i t y. W h e n addressing the panel, the twenty two year old raised issues regarding equal pay and conquering one's fears: engen “Women earn 75% of what men earn doing the same thing. I believe in equal pay for equal work. As Miss Universe, you have to be confident in who you are. Miss Universe has to overcome her fears and teach others to do the same. And nothing is ever too much to ask for. That is exactly who I am,” she said. The moment she claimed the crown was an emotionally- charged celebration for both Demi and the cheering crowd. Clearly, she had won over the audience in Nevada, who erupted when South Africa was declared the winner, leaving Colombia's Laura Gonzalez, and Jamaica's Davina Benett to take the runners up positions. Demi later tweeted “South Africa, thank you for support and love throughout my Miss Universe journey. I may be the new Miss Universe but I will always be your Miss South Africa - we did it!” We caught up with Demi’s mother, Anne-Marie, later in the Business cards and flyers, booklets day. She and husband Johan were at the pageant in Las Vegas, and brochures, labels and posters. and understandably still Black and white and colour. bubbling with excitement. Why not call us for a quote or email “It really is a fairytale,” said [email protected] Anne-Marie, “Our little bare- foot girl from Sedgefield has the If it’s short run we do it here, if it’s bulk we get it done for you. universe at her feet!” She told us that shortly after the crowning Demi had been whisked off to New York, where she will be based for the next year. “We are so proud and grateful - this was Demi’s set goal, and she for R220 or R320 achieved it!”

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IN FULL COLOUR To be honest, I don't think many of us can remember much about “This is AWESOME!” I shouted our LBB ('Life Before Bob') above Lucky, still generous with my capitals and wolfing down a ow was your 'Black Actually, for me that's not Friday'? second slice in what would have surprising, because at the been record time if Guinness's H moment, apart from Bob's Christmas Cake Wolfing fantastic fall from Grace, I can't Mine was very, very BLACK. adjudicators had been around to even remember what happened witness, “the Bakery?” A dark, dangerous, blinding in the three days leading up to “It is, isn't it,” she answered, black. Black Friday….. probably my first question in hindsight, “I think it's the A thumping black. Except Mrs Ed baked a Christmas cake…. Or was it brandy.” A migraine black. five? “Can I have some more?” I bellowed, suddenly ravenous, But then it was also a green too. Yes. Mrs Ed baked. A cake, of the and somehow fixated on A nauseous green. Christmas variety. I distinctly fruitcake. Worthy of celebration? Yes! In remember that part because, Am I not making any sense? bucket-loads! well, I ate it. Willingly. I kid you Allegedly Mrs Ed cooked three The Hip Hop Granny Funny, you're certainly not the not! more cakes over the course of the first person to say that. Perhaps I Tra-li, Tra – la, pom pom! next twelve hours. Also by Melanie had better explain myself. Now I totally get it that non- Yes I agree. That IS totally allegedly, I ate two and a half of Baumeister bizarre. Because, as many of you them. And because it felt like the On Black Friday, rather than Zimboes might not fully grasp know, unless there's a building right thing to do, I washed them In July this year, the awaking with the need to rush the level of euphoria going on as project on that needs extra heavy down with a bottle and a half of K n y s n a R u n n i n g out and shop for fantastic, once a direct result of this sudden duty re-enforcement, Mrs Ed Captain Bellamy's Deluxe Club hosted a fun run in a lifetime, you'd be mad if you Bobexit. It's not like he's paying simply does not bake. It's not in Cooking Brandy. Probably a during the Oyster didn't bargains, I found myself back the money or anything (and her nature. Thank goodness. good thing – because if she'd put Festival to help Mable cursed with a headache. A believe you-me – it's more than a Because nature couldn't handle it in the cake mix I probably Heckler buy a hip H E A D A C H E o f E P I C few bob that he's nicked in the 37 her baking. It simply doesn't would have felt so much r e p l a c e m e n t proportions. Anyone who has years) , nor is his successor biodegrade at all. And grass worse….. prosthesis. ever entered a headbutting anyone that ANYONE would won't grow in a 5metre radius competition with a low-flying like to have around for dinner, Mable with Stefan and Talita Fourie. around where it's buried. (We ….. when I awoke on Black Mable is a 62 year old house-brick will know the sort of unless 'Poke Your Guest in the have had a few whackos coming Friday. It was INDEED black. lady with a heart of gold - a gentle soul who long desired to be free Grand-Daddy of all Grand Eye With a Sharp Stick' was on round to our garden to inspect the BLACKER than black. of the limitation imposed upon her by the debilitating need for a Daddies agony I am talking the menu as an entree. new hip. She had been on the Provincial Hospital waiting list for alien crop circles). I stayed in bed, groaning. about. So why on earth has there been 7 years. No longer! Thanks to the fund raising efforts, Mable had But somehow this was different. her hip replacement at the George Provincial Hospital on 25 And the reason for the severe so much dancing in the streets, Later in the day Mrs Ed tried to Perhaps the fourth celebratory October 2017. Knysna Running Club raised R20 000 towards the bout of brain-ache? singing of joyful songs and cheer me up by replicating her general WHOOP! WHOOP!s all bottle of Crème de Menthe she baking prowess of the previous costs of the procedure and Mabel is now very happily moving Well, after careful research, I do round? s w i l l e d d o w n s o m e h o w day… but though she swears she freely and walking without pain. believe it was the Christmas unlocked her 'inner chef', and used exactly the same method cake I ate during the week of Well I think it's simply the bound and gagged her 'inner and ingredients (other than A huge, 'thank you', to all the running enthusiasts who celebration Mrs Ed and I CHANGE* (* You may have poisoner', because she actually Captain Bellamy's Juice of all contributed and made such a big difference in Mable's life. recently embarked on. noticed that I have used a fair MADE A CAKE …. And, even that is Evil) the smouldering number of capitals in this more remarkable, it was nice. carbon brick that came out our closed its door, and somehow I didn't answer. I was looking at Celebration? Oops – so sorry. column – and I would like to old oven (also a Zimbabwean- locked it…. from the inside. the digital clock under the Please don't feel left out. We dedicated them all to the people I thought she was joking when born product) only served to “Did you see any Black Friday temperature dials in amazement. would have loved you to join us of Zimbabwe, who have all been she first loudly announced her make the mood even more black. specials on kitchen equipment?” I could have sworn it flashed, for but it was both a very impromptu left with no capital at all!) intent to bake. She had to shout, M r s E d a s k e d a f t e r the briefest moment, those and special celebration, because CHANGE has made us all feel so because we were dancing to In fact, if I tell the truth, I think unsuccessfully wrestling with immortal words… we were celebrating something much better. Lighter, one might Thomas Mapfumo's 'Corruption' the oven coughed it out of its own the handle for at least half an “You'd be mad if you we haven't ever celebrated say. As if a badly ingrown album at volume ten. (We could accord. And once it had delivered hour, “Because I think this old before. t o e n a i l , w i t h s e v e r e barely hear the neighbours' the noxious lump (which cracked oven has seen its last. Maybe it's didn't!” complications, including cheers of gratitude) three tiles on landing) it firmly time to get a new one?” Our heritage. Our Zimbabwean gangrene, and septicaemia , and “I'm going to bake!” Mrs Ed heritage. a particularly nasty wife, has exclaimed “But you finished the paving last Because as I'm sure you all finally been lanced and cut out week,” I screamed cheerfully. know, last week our heritage after a life time of sitting and “No, really, I am,” she screamed. took a very positive upswing. It suffering in the surgeon's And off she went. for R220 or R320 w a s d e B o b b e d . waiting-room. DiscomBobulated. It had a And it has been a lifetime. Most I was left dancing on my own, Bobectomy. One might say it people have gone through at but I didn't care, because Oliver was set upon by a Bobble least a few presidents in their Mtukudzi had just started remover. lives, whereas Zimbabweans singing 'Tozeza' and I was sure I could hear the neighbour Bob Mugabe got knocked off his have been stuck with just one for shouting something about 'If I presidential perch. THIRTY SEVEN YEARS. And not a very nice one at that. have to come round there'… Nice of him to be so supportive - He probably wanted to join in the fun. A couple of hours later Mrs Ed returned to the dance lawn, did a little twirl and stopped in front of me, holding out a plate with four slices of cake on it. At the time I had just finished patriotically performing some serious Kwaito moves to a rather up-beat Lucky Dube album (Google had suggested he had some sort of Zimbabwean connection) so I took a breather and a piece of cake. I presumed she had popped out and bought it at the shops, not only because it looked edible, but also because I could lift it with one hand. I innocently took a bite. It was nice. Nay, more than nice. Delicious.

Page 2 THE EDGE ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 Greater Knysna Plans for Season The Western Cape currently significant rainfall resulting in • Health and correctional finds itself in the grips of one of both the Gouna and Knysna facilities to install own tanks that the worst droughts in years. Rivers flowing once again. This will be filled by Municipal IN SEDGEFIELD Despite this, the Knysna has played a significant role in tanker; WATER IS SCARCE Municipal Manager, Kam the balancing Glebe dam being • Flow restrictors be installed Chetty says that this will in no 40 percent and the Akkerkloof in all standpipes; way hamper the town's storage dam 42 percent full. • Penalties will be issued for summer season readiness and violations of any of the above. Knysna is definitely “open for Despite the increase in the levels HELP US business”. of the storage dams, Greater It must be noted that according to BY SAVING Knysna remains on Level 3 the Council resolution of 11 EVERY DROP YOU CAN “Thanks to the R3.1 million Water Restrictions. August, 2017, the Executive THANK YOU!! received from the Western Cape This means Mayor, in consultation with the Provincial and forward planning, • The use of hosepipes for Portfolio Councillor for we have put several measures in gardening, washing of cars and Te c h n i c a l S e r v i c e s , t h e place to ensure that we do not run boats and other purposes, and the Municipal Manager and the out of water during the drier use of irrigation systems are Director: Technical Services, upcoming summer season. We prohibited; approves the movement between therefore encourage and •Domestic consumption to be Restriction levels, and have welcome visitors to Greater limited to 20 kl per household per made the decision that Level Knysna. month. Water restricting/ Three Water Restrictions remain management devices will be in place. The municipal technical team installed for transgressors; h a s s e v e r a l s h o r t - t e r m • Areas where households “As the usual drier summer interventions in place to assist receive a free basic water months are still lying ahead, we with the current water scarcity. allocation will be limited to 6kl were further cautioned by the These include the Charlesford per household per month (200 Western Cape Provincial pipeline construction that will, litres per household per day); Government not to relax our once completed, increase the • Business consumption to be water restriction and our pumping capacity to Knysna's reduced by 30 per cent on conservation management,” said off-channel Akkerkloof Dam. previous year's monthly average Chetty. Greater Knysna further makes consumption, except car washes. In closing the Municipal use of alternate water resources Water restricting/management manager urges residents and such as Knysna's Reverse devices will be installed for visitors to continue to use water Osmosis and Sedgefield's transgressors; sparingly regardless of the recent Desalination Plants, the Bigai • Construction industry, car rainfall and the proactive Spring and numerous boreholes washes and nurseries to use m e a s u r e s t a k e n b y t h e in both Knysna and Sedgefield.” alternate water source; municipality. “It is of utmost The area recently received • Stage 2 drought tariff is importance that the residents, applicable; businesses and tourists remain proactive in their endeavours to save and reduce their water consumption. I thank each and every one who is taking this Next Issue #530 Carols St Francis with the Choir drought seriously and has made United Church water conservation part of their Last Chance to daily lives. Advertise before (corner Swallow Drive & Pelican Lane) Although we are ready for the season. festive season our Level 3 Water Restrictions remain in place and At 09h30 and 18h30 on Sunday 3 December 2017 we urge everyone to adhere to these.”

ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 THE EDGE Page 3 Page 4 THE EDGE ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 PLEASE JOIN THE SAM GARDEN SAFARI When: Sunday 10 December 2017 from 13:00 – 16:00 Where: Start at No. 20 Parakiet Street Cost: R40 per person, including cake and tea/coffee This is a golden opportunity for gardeners and lovers of lazy Sundays to see some of the most beautiful gardens in our lovely town, and to meet and chat to residents who will be happy to share their green- fingered tips and tricks. There are six gardens on show. The idea is to meet and pay at the first one, and from there either drive or – for the energetic – walk from garden to garden, ending with refreshments at Serendipity Garden on the corner of Hammerkop Street and Swallow Drive, where there will be a lucky draw. For queries, please contact Jenny on 0824521737 or Jean 0725735912. All funds raised will be donated to SAM.

AFTER THE RAIN: SWARTVLEI & TOUW RIVERS P a d d y G o r d o n , P a r k keeping the mouth closed until Manager for the Garden the correct time and level of Route National Park, has water measured above mean sea expressed relief that the level. BACK IN HISTORY opening (breaching) of both the Swartvlei and Touw river Swartvlei estuary has been Thanks to Femke Hamming for this photograph (from the mouths on Wednesday 15 ranked number 7 in South Africa ‘80s we believe) showing how the Swartvlei River mouth November, were closely by independent researchers for used to be opened by the local community, using spades, The grader at work . It was a real community gathering at aligned to the management its biological diversity. buckets and anything else that could move the sand. Swartvlei in the afternoon of Wednesday November 15, when the plan. “Managing the system is Whilst their community spirit is to be applauded, it’s doubtful SANParks crew co-ordinated the river mouth opening. c o m p l e x , b u t w a t e r that in those days the health of the estuary and all that lives in it He affirmed the significance of measurements taken in the time was given any meaningful consideration! leading up to the opening facilitated the decision to open both the Swartvlei and Touw River mouths” Gordon said. Both river estuaries were breached subsequent to rainfall 24 hours prior to the decision being made. In Farleigh, which is part of the Swartvlei catchment area, 48mm was measured by 07:00am on the 15th of November, whilst Sedgefield recorded 63mm in the same time. The estuary water height before the rain was 1.74 meters above mean sea level. However by18:00 on the 14th it was recorded at 1.79m. It stayed at that level through to the early hours but rose to 1.8m by 06:30. At the Touw River 33mm of rain had been recorded at Buffelskop by 07:00 and the water level at Ebb & Flow rest camp was up to 1.99m Residents from Sedgefield came out in numbers to witness the breaching of the Swartvei estuary, gathering on the edge of the channels, which had been prepared in advance under the supervision of Wilderness Marine Ranger Jonathan Britton, to watch the digger at work. Scientist Dr. Ian Russel cautions against opening the mouth too soon, as during the open and closed phase there is an unique e c o l o g i c a l p r o c e s s t h a t collectively works together to maintain a delicate foodweb. The estuary mouth will generally close naturally during the low rainfall periods as there is a reduction of fresh water inflow. The closed phase is a time of 'rest and recovery' when some interesting and important ecological processes come into play.

ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 THE EDGE Page 5 Mable Heckler is a 62 year old lady with a heart of gold and a gentle soul who has a desire to be free of the limitation posed upon her by the need for a hip replacement. She has been on the waiting list for 7 years. Her recent visit to the orthopedic surgeon was bitter sweet. The positive news is she can receive the hip replacement in the near future IF she is able to pay for the prosthesis of R26,334.00. Our goal as a team of running enthusiasts is to make a difference and help Mable obtain a better quality of life which in essence is a blessing that comes from running and mobility. Our team leader Margret O' Connor is running the 42km knysna forest marathon with the initiative to raise 500 rand per km, an exciting challenge for a sponsor and sponsee to be part of. For more sponsorship options contact Margret on 072 330 2593 Garden Route Rebuild Initiative leads route to recovery Cooperation and a shared dream to 'Build Back Better' are key ingredients as the Garden Route recovers from the destruction caused by wildfires that tore through the region in June this year. That's the message from Hildegarde Fast, chairperson of the Garden Route Rebuild Steering Committee, which is coordinating the Garden Route Rebuild Initiative. Dr. Fast[1] has been temporarily deployed to the position by the Premier. The Garden Route Rebuild Initiative was established by the premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, in July 2017, to coordinate the many relief and rebuild initiatives that sprang up almost overnight in the wake of the 365 Days of Activism fires. Its steering committee - which meets weekly - includes representatives of the Province, the Eden District EON hits a 1000 Shows Municipality, the Knysna and Bitou Municipalities, non-government organisations, and major private donors. On Thursday 16 November What Eon loves the most about 12 to 1. The Committee's stated purpose is to develop a long-term strategy and a shared vision for the renewal and 2017, local radio presenter Eon his job is working with music all Against ALL Abuse Engelbrecht (28) celebrated a day, and the opportunity to be He has been living in rebuilding of the Garden Route's economy; to coordinate all resources and efforts to achieve maximum impact; very special occasion. The creative. “And the interesting Sedgefield for about FAMSA is fully aware date marked exactly 1000 people I meet. I used to be a eight years. “I’m often o f t h e e x t r e m e l y and monitor the progress of the Rebuild Initiative's seven work streams (reconstruction, infrastructure, radio shows, a whopping 4000 really shy guy,” he adds. asked by Sedgefield negative situation humanitarian aid, skills development, business support, environmental management, and funding and hours behind the microphone. locals why they cannot around abuse. We But he points out that being in get reception for focus on addressing resources). NEWS FROM COUNCIL Eon has had a passion for radio radio is not all play, but actually Knysna FM here. ALL forms of abuse –

since the age of 12 and dreamt of hard work - being on air for 4 Long story short – it not only against women Each work stream is responsible for the implementation of interventions specific to its area of concern, while a Phyllis Salt Changes in MAYCO starting a local radio station for hours at a time can be draining. has to do with ICASA and children, but also project management office - which reports to the Eden, Knysna, and Bitou municipal managers - has been Knysna back in High School, “I spend up to three hours regulations and it’s not a g a i n s t m e n , t h e Knysna Executive Mayor, Eleanore Bouw-Spies reshuffled her Mayoral Committee (MAYCO) during a Special long before its actual launch in preparing a show the night as easy as flipping a elderly, disabled, etc. – established to support and monitor the short- and long-term projects. Council Meeting on Wednesday, 15 November. She announced that Cllr Velile Waxa will be replacing Cllr Peter Myers February 2011. He started as a before,” he says, “Once you are s w i t c h o r j u s t for 365 days a year. on her Mayco. weekend presenter in early 2011 on air, you are concentrating so increasing transmitter • Emotional Abuse – calling at Knysna 97.0 FM, presenting much, not only on the technical power. There’s a lot of While we acknowledge and other person bad names, e.g. Bouw-Spies said, “At times it is necessary to make changes as we operate in an ever-changing environment. We need to WORK STREAMS ‘Sunday Jukebox’ from 3 to aspects but also the hot-clock, red tape but I wouldn’t commend the efforts to create stupid, useless, ugly (intended to 6pm. Then later that year, he look back, reflect and make changes that will be of benefit to this Council and residents of Greater Knysna.” the playlist and the actual exclude the possibility of to write. awareness during the 16 Days of hurt the person's feelings.) Humanitarian assistance (Chair Marie Hendricks; Programme manager Kenneth Mazaleni - both from the took over the mid-morning slot, presentation. A lot can go wrong Sedgefield hearing us in the “I’ve been writing my first novel Activism, we would encourage • Sexual Abuse – forcing with Kloppers sponsoring the Changes to the portfolios are as follows: when you’re live, there’s no future”. for a couple of years now. It’s a persons to seek assistance as oneself on somebody without Department of Social Development). Responsible for providing immediate and long-term relief; verifying affected show from the very beginning. ‘take two’!” work in progress,” he says. He soon as possible when they her/his consent, e.g. rape (in and In the meantime, Sedgies can become aware of a situation. Finance and Governance Committee communities; monitoring, coordinating, and communicating relief aid; and coordinating psychological support Over the years, the show was loves living in Sedgefield out of marriage), or forcing them In addition to being on air four tune in when they are in Knysna Unfortunately statistics tell us Nov 2017 extended from three to five days because when life gets a bit to observe or perform sexual acts and counselling programmes. hours a day, Eon also works as a on 97.0 FM or in Plett on 90.3 that women and children are by Chairperson: Cllr Weideman a week and then from three to rough, it’s nice to come and slow against their will. producer for other programmes, FM. If they are tech savvy, they far the highest victims, yet we Cllr Luzuko Tyokolo Besides providing funding to four organisations offering trauma counselling, the Department of Social four hours a day due to popular down again. • Economic/Financial Abuse – compiles music for both stations can audio stream on their also need to address abuse Cllr Peter Myers demand. The show is simulcast controlling everything regarding and is the technical engineer. He computers or smartphones. Eon’s plans for the future are to directed at any person or animal. Cllr Claudine Croutz Development has worked with relief organisations to determine stock levels and categories of stocks in order to to its Plettenberg Bay sister money (the partner has no say in also presents the weekend chart take a break from radio Statistics also show that family Cllr Mandla Matiwane station, MC90.3FM. Eon doesn’t have much free money matters or may have no determine what can and should still be distributed, and had (by 8 November) contacted 549 of 1,672 households show, The Garden Route Top 10, broadcasting at some stage, see violence becomes a learned Cllr Elrick Van Aswegen time, but when he does, he likes access to money.) every Saturday afternoon from the world and just write. behaviour. It is estimated that of who registered for assistance to ask what support they still need. the children who witness We deal with Abuse and Technical Services Committee violence in the home: Domestic Violence throughout Reconstruction (Chair Hennie Smit, Knysna Municipality, Programme manager David Friedman, Bitou The Learn through Knitting Children’s Group • 50% of the girls become the year by presenting training Chairperson: Cllr Levael Davis Municipality). Responsible for compiling a consolidated, centrally-managed database of beneficiaries; developing victims. programs and workshops and Cllr Martin Young through counselling. We also Cllr Sibusiso Kwinana The Learn Through Knitting Group started in • 60% of the boys will become a framework for ensuring that new buildings are more resilient to disasters; accelerating the building approval run two programmes that address Cllr Elrick Van Aswegen 2012. Initially there were two volunteers and batterers. many of the issues around abuse Cllr Millicent Naki processes; and developing solutions for temporary housing. one Masithandane Community Health Worker, • 80% of those in prison grew – the WOW (Women of Worth) Cllr Ndoda Tsengwa Paulina Jafta. One of those volunteers, Lucille up in violent homes This work stream has thus far resolved the issue of planning approvals (owners may submit their original plans and MEN's Programme. Our Berner, is still with the group and attends • Sons who witness abuse are Parenting Programmes assist Planning and Integrated Human Settlements Committee faithfully on Monday afternoons. ten times as likely to abuse their for approval, but are strongly encouraged to implement energy-efficient specifications); and identified, and partners. parents to be the best they can be The group allows for a membership of 20. The • 63% of youths 11 to 20 years – this is our very serious Chairperson: Cllr Velile Waxa sought to help resolve, the key issue of assistance for people who have to vacate their temporary accommodation composition has changed over the years, but the of age, who commit murder, kill investment in the lives of Cllr Sibisiso Kwinana in the December-January holiday period. girls enjoy it so much that they usually remain the men who abused their children in our communities. Cllr Donovan Pofadder diligent members until they have to leave when mothers. Cllr Victor Molosi Anyone who is experiencing Environmental management (Japie Buckle of the national Department of Environmental Affairs; Programme they pass Grade 7 and go on to high school. Cllr Mncedisi Skosana problems as a result of abuse and Discipline in the group is usually excellent as the There are several different types manager Paul Gerber, Southern Cape Fire Protection Association). Responsible for burn scar rehabilitation and violence are encouraged to children are so focused on their knitting. When of violence and abuse. The Community Services Committee contact FAMSA Knysna for erosion control; soft engineering initiatives; reduction of fire risk in non-burnt areas; and fire damage mitigation there is a difficult job to tackle or a new skill to following are a few of the more assistance on 044-382-5129 and learn, Tannie Lucille, is the most patient of common ones: Chairperson: Shakespeare Arends FAMSA Plettenberg Bay on 044- in buffer zones (where wildlands meet urban areas). teachers! • Physical Abuse – Kicking, Cllr Donovan Pofadder beating, punching (all intended 533-0515. Cllr Mark Willemse The Environmental Management Workstream received an initial R700,000.00 from the Eden District Paulina attends to all of the facilitation required – to harm the body) keeping of registers, setting up for the group each Municipality for erosion control in high-risk areas. This money covered the installation of about 7 kilometres of Monday afternoon and then ensuring the work is fibre rolls, and 10,000 square meters of fibre blankets in the period to September, 2017. Since existing sites all packed into individually labelled bags. Paulina is also often involved in counselling and caring for the members in other ways. Each girl receives a sandwich before going home. Knitting needles and wool are obtained through donations and, on occasion, Lucille has also require maintenance from time to time, and new erosion sites are identified after each rainfall event, this project purchased some for the group. Any donations of knitting needles and/or double knit wool are welcome! will continue to run until the vegetation has re-established itself on the affected slopes.

the Municipality has not repaired Waters Resort. FEEDBACK FROM SR & VA the intake works and the plant is This work stream has also instituted an indigenous plant hydro-seeding programme and trains landowners in still not useable. Since 1994, he has been actively by Henry Crowther. areas please contact Mike Sedgefield still does not need the i n v o l v e d i n C o m m u n i t y erosion control, and has applied for a grant of R36,87 million from the National Disaster Management Hofhuis. Desal Plant at the moment as the Policing. In July 2009, he formed Committee for soil erosion and invasive alien plant control, and for the management of fuel load in rural and Progress on activities that • The secirity camera project small amounts of rain over the the Sedgefield Community SR&VA are addressing is ongoing and will hopefully be last few months have kept the Intelligence Centre in order to urban areas. completed soon. inform residents and businesses Sedgefield river mouth Karatara River flowing. This is • T o g e t h e r w i t h t h e of crime-related issues in our Business support (Chair Trix Holtzhausen, Eden District Municipality; Programme manager Ilse van Schalkwyk, I'm sure all of us are happy to see the main source of water for Neighbourhood watches and town. Since February 2010, he the mouth open at last after Sedgefield. However, this COP, SR&VA has become has founded and initiated the heavy rain during the last few source, together with the five members of the Disaster Groenvallei-Meedingsride, weeks. It will take a few weeks boreholes, has meant that Management Forum. (Fire, Sedgehill and Sedgefield for the high water area's to settle Sedgefield does not have a water Floods and crime) Neighbourhood Watches and is but we should be in for a most supply crisis. In fact, Sedgefield supplied water for Buffalo Bay also the co-founder of the enjoyable festive season. Public Relations: for several weeks, when they Community Orientated Policing Hopefully, the fish situation will Rod Kretschmer, together with were not able to draw water from organization. From February return to normal over time. Henry Crowther, has developed the Goukamma River due to salt 2012 to March 2016, he held the a website for SR&VA. The site is Safety and security: contamination when its mouth post of Chairperson for the local up and running and can be • Within 30 metres of the was closed. Community Police sub Forum viewed at www.sedgefield Bowls club, unsightly waste and then again from February ratepayers.co.za The old by Melanie Baumeister including bags of refuse has been Water Forum and SANParks: 2017. website is outdated and not often found. Pictures have been sent to SANParks liaison meetings visited by our members. We hope Mike was elected on to the SR & Andrea and Christian the Ward Councillor for his seem to be going well, with the new site will be a constant VA Executive Committee in Stockmeier from Germany attention. Mike Hofhuis will be regard to the Estuary Forum. source of information. There is December 2010 as the Safety and were the 2000th guests meeting with Councillor Davis now room for feedback on the Sewage plant has not been S e c u r i t y p o r t f o l i o through Dover On Sea B&B this week. site so issues which members upgraded - 4th reactor will only representative, and is dedicated since their doors opened in • Vagrants behind the Library. feel should be brought to the improve the effluent of the first to making our beautiful town a February 2015. Within 48 hours of being three reactors. Nothing seems to Board's attention can be safe and secure environment for Sleeping over and rising to the reported, vagrants were evicted have been done to budget for this addressed timeously. all its residents and visitors. delicious breakfast lovingly and the grass in that area cut; but dire need for enlargement of prepared by the proprietors. unfortunately they moved to Sedgefield Desalination Plant WWWS. If you are still not a member of another plot near the Aroma At a meeting with the Mayor of the Sedgefield Ratepayers & Not only were they rewarded bottle store due to close soon. We Knysna earlier this year, she was As usual, we feature some Voters Association, please with the amazing views but do not wish this to become a advised that the Desalination background on one of our contact David Tromans (044 343 they were also gifted with a haven for vagrants so we have Plant at Sedgefield was available committee members – this week 1115 or 083 228 0912) or Ed voucher for 2018, another sent photos to the developer for Knysna Municipality to use our beloved Mike Hofhuis Freeman (044 3432613 or 081 nights free accommodation! requesting him to clear the land. (Safety and Security) as a source of water but 236 1113). The more members The Stockmeiers stayed over The building will be demolished unfortunately the intake works we have, the better we can serve Originally from the hospitality for the first time for one night in early next year. Even though for the plant (pipes & electricity the needs of the Sedgefield corporate environment in vagrants are moved on by the supply cable) were damaged by community and environment. Kwazulu Natal, Mike moved to SAPS, they always find another high seas & a storm surge on Sedgefield in February 2008 place. If residents and ratepayers 24th August 2017. where he took over as the Resort spot vagrants in particular new To date, (mid-November 2017), General Manager of Placid

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Timberframe & Masonry Alterations, Additions, New Buildings & Swimming Pools; Structural Carpentry; Staircases; Balustrades; Decks & Pergolas. 22 years experience in Knysna. Refs & Portfolio available. Terry: 081 366 6935 the late Ronald from Shell's son is the guy with a broom in his hand posing next to a BMW

Garden Route Rebuild Initiative Leads Route to Recovery by Martin Hatchuel communicating relief aid; and covered the installation of about by the two Municipalities. coordinating psychological 7 kilometres of fibre rolls, and Skills development (Chair Co-operation and a shared support and counselling 10,000 square metres of fibre Florus Prinsloo, Western Cape dream to 'Build Back Better' programmes. blankets in the period to Government Department of are key ingredients as the September, 2017. Since existing Economic Development and Garden Route recovers from Besides providing funding to sites require maintenance from Tourism; Programme manager the destruction caused by four organisations offering time to time, and new erosion Reggie Salmons, Eden District wildfires that tore through the trauma counselling, the sites are identified after each Municipality). Responsible for region in June this year. D e p a r t m e n t o f S o c i a l rainfall event, this project will identifying sectors that require Development has worked with skills development; identifying That's the message from continue to run until the relief organisations to determine specific projects to fulfill these Hildegarde Fast, chairperson of vegetation has re-established stock levels and categories of needs; facilitating training the Garden Route Rebuild itself on the affected slopes. stocks in order to determine what opportunities for people affected Steering Committee, which is can and should still be This work stream has also by the fires; and ensuring the coordinating the Garden Route distributed, and had by the 8 instituted an indigenous plant s u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f s k i l l s Rebuild Initiative. Dr. Fast has November, contacted 549 of hydro-seeding programme and development programmes. been temporarily deployed to the 1,672 households who registered trains landowners in erosion This work stream has identified interventions to address areas of position by the Premier. development of our strategies, for assistance to ask what control, and has applied for a thirteen areas of concern, but crisis like the risk of mud-slides, The Garden Route Rebuild and with the establishment of support they still need. grant of R36,87 million from the will initially concentrate on dealing with the disposal of Initiative was established by the our project management office - National Disaster Management tourism (thirty people are asbestos, and the need for a premier of the Western Cape, Reconstruction (Chair Hennie all of which they've done at their Committee for soil erosion and currently receiving hospitality planning framework,” said Dr. Helen Zille, in July 2017, to Smit, Knysna Municipality, own expense.” invasive alien plant control, and training), construction, business Fast. coordinate the many relief and Programme Manager David “The company is working pro for the management of fuel load support, and the environment “We've now secured bridging rebuild initiatives that sprang up Friedman, Bitou Municipality). bono for the good of the Garden in rural and urban areas. The Garden Route Rebuild funding for environmental almost overnight in the wake of Responsible for compiling a Route as its contribution to the Initiative aims to position the projects, completed our asbestos the fires. Its steering committee - consolidated, centrally-managed Business support (Chair Trix rebuild - and we're very grateful area a place where local and surveys and air quality surveys which meets weekly - includes database of beneficiaries; Holtzhausen, Eden District for that,” she said. international training providers in both Knysna and Bitou, representatives of the Province, developing a framework for Municipality; Programme She pointed out that rebuilding is will establish themselves. finalised various needs analyses, the Eden District Municipality, ensuring that new buildings are manager Ilse van Schalkwyk, an issue that affects us all. Eleven such service providers set up our project management t h e K n y s n a a n d B i t o u more resilient to disasters; K n y s n a M u n i c i p a l i t y ) . have submitted course proposals office, and so on - and we've “Please share your comments Municipalities, non-government accelerating the building Responsible for defining the thus far (November, 2017). All begun a process of acquiring and ideas with us via our social organisations, and major private approval processes; and region's economic status before have been referred to the relevant information and ideas from streams (info@gardenroute donors. developing solutions for the disaster, assessing the SETAs for consideration. businesses and members of the rebuild.co.za; @GRRebuild on The Committee's stated purpose temporary housing. current feasibility of economic public - which means that we're Twitter; gardenrouterebuild on is to develop a long-term driver as they existed before the This work stream has thus far B E G I N N I N G O F T H E now well on the way to defining Facebook), and play your part as strategy and a shared vision for fires, and defining a new, post- resolved the issue of planning SECOND PHASE our shared vision for the future we build back better,” she said. the renewal and rebuilding of the disaster direction for the approvals (owners may submit The Garden Route Rebuild of the Garden Route,” she said. Dover on Sea Milestone Garden Route's economy; to economy. Please visit www.gardenroute their original plans for approval, Initiative entered the second Dr. Fast paid tribute to the global coordinate all resources and rebuild.co.za for more about the by Melanie Baumeister but are strongly encouraged to phase of its work in October. management consulting firm, efforts to achieve maximum T h i s w o r k s t r e a m h a s project and its programmes implement energy-efficient “From July to September we McKinsey, which has provided impact; and monitor the progress implemented a project to replace Andrea and Christian Stockmeier from Germany were specifications); and identified, f o c u s s e d o n s h o r t - t e r m “invaluable help with the of the Rebuild Initiative's seven damaged tourism signage; has the 2000th guests of Dover On Sea since the popular Bed and sought to help resolve, the work streams (reconstruction, met with focus groups and and Breakfast opened in February 2015. key issue of assistance for people infrastructure, humanitarian aid, representatives of various who have to vacate their Sleeping over and rising to the delicious breakfast lovingly skills development, business industries to gather information temporary accommodation in prepared by the proprietors, not only were they rewarded s u p p o r t , e n v i r o n m e n t a l about the support they need; and the December-January holiday with the amazing views but also gifted with a voucher for management, and funding and is in the process of drafting a period. 2018, another night’s free accommodation! resources). Business Relief proposal. The Stockmeiers stayed over for the first time for one night in Each work stream is responsible Environmental Management Infrastructure rehabilitation 2016 and then returned for 5 nights this November. The Dover On Sea for the implementation of (Japie Buckle of the National (Chair: Jacqui Pandaram, L-R: Jurgens Van Der family find that many guests come to explore the area by staying for one interventions specific to its area Department of Environmental We s t e r n C a p e D i s a s t e r Walt, Andrea & Christian night, to test the water, and then return for a longer stay, “it's of concern, while a project Affairs; Programme Manager O p e r a t i o n s D i r e c t o r a t e ; Stockmeier and Karen Van unbelievable how many return to the Garden Route year after year”, management office - which Paul Gerber, Southern Cape Fire Programme manager Sam du Der Walt. reports to the Eden, Knysna, and says proud owner Jurgens. Protection Association). Preez, Department of Local DID YOU KNOW ... Bitou municipal managers - has Responsible for burn scar Government). Responsible for • that a Hospice Nurse is vital to been established to support and rehabilitation and erosion restoration of basic services and the terminally or chronically ill patients? monitor the short- and long-term control; soft engineering They provide palliative care to improve telecoms, as well as the pain and symptom control and support projects. initiatives; reduction of fire risk The REMAX ART Initiative - life is fun, beautiful and is best lived creatively rehabilitation and reconstruction TERTIA 082 046 0463 the family in caring for patients at home. in non-burnt areas; and fire of infrastructure in the JACKY 082 414 2133 The RE/MAX Art initiative is a Project that seeks to enhance the vibrant art community that already WORK STREAMS damage mitigation in buffer agriculture, education, health, exists in the Garden Route. And to create a solid marketing and promotions network with Through floods, fires, landslides and all things beyond our control, Humanitarian assistance (Chair zones (where wildlands meet roads, human settlements, and opportunities for community engagement and corporate visibility. Knysna Sedgefield Hospice continues to assist and care for the most Marie Hendricks; Programme urban areas). environmental spaces. vulnerable members of our society. Please continue to help them by Manager Kenneth Mazaleni - PLEASE JOIN US FOR CHEESE & WINE AT AN EXHIBITION ON 14TH DECEMBER @ 18H30 AT THE supporting our shops and fund raising events. Your contributions and both from the Department of T h e E n v i r o n m e n t a l This work stream has completed ROMANTIX BACK IN SEDGE BY POPULAR DEMAND REMAX OFFICE, SEDGEFIELD. support are much appreciated. Thank you to all the ladies who have been S o c i a l D e v e l o p m e n t ) . Management Workstream its preliminary assessments and the National Arts Festival. He busy knitting and crocheting blankets for our patients they have been Responsible for providing received an initial R700,000.00 has submitted an application to On Wednesday 27 December, including Another Day, Bon was Resident Director and RECEPTIVITY - An exhibition of paintings curated by Nicholas Leonard greatly appreciated in this cold weather. immediate and long-term relief; f r o m t h e E d e n D i s t r i c t t h e N a t i o n a l D i s a s t e r music lovers can expect Soir, Big Girls, Absolucy, Face ‘goosebump’ harmonies, understudy for the role of Brad verifying affected communities; Municipality for erosion control Management Centre for the Music and Bar None (for Rhodes University Masters Graduate Lindsay Page, evolved to be one of South Africa’s masters in Hospice is looking for a volunteer to help with our Fund-raising events, if beautiful songs, comedic Majors in the Fugard Theatre’s which she was nominated for a monitoring, co-ordinating, and in high-risk areas. This money infrastructure damage incurred the art fraternity. you would be interested or would like more information please contact b a n t e r a n d a l l r o u n d production of The Rocky Horror Fleur du Cap). Joy Phillips on 044 343 1259. entertainment from husband Show which played to full Other performances include the Lindsay pushed her paint and colour far beyond the and wife team Alex and Lucy houses. Alex has done many TV Cape Town Festival in the initial impetus of her observed world with elements arranged into a coherent composition. THE HOSPICE SHOP Main Rd, Sedgefield Mon- & Fri: 10am-12.45pm; 2pm-4pm • Tops, aka ‘The Romantix’. commercials, voices for C o m p a n y G a r d e n s , Tues, Wed, Thurs : 10-12.45pm • Sat: 9.30am-12.30pm B o t h a r e e s t a b l i s h e d animations and appeared in Grahamstown National Arts Her creative force challenges associated fears of 044 343 1722 performers with a range of international films and mini- Festival, Perth International Arts nature and the depths of its mysterious powers. musicals, tribute shows, series such as Jadotville and Festival, Australia, Hilton Hotel, This proves her extraordinary receptivity to the cabarets, films and series Tutankhamen, Origins and The Hefei, China, Grand Arena and environments in which she finds herself. under their belts. Last Post. More recently he Roxy Revue Bar at Grandwest in Lindsay Page truly represents a culture in an era of played in the world premier of Cape Town, the V & A four decades. Since graduating from the Tiger Bay, a Welsh opera at the Waterfront and Artscape in Cape Waterfront Theatre School in Artscape in 2017. Town, Voorkamer Festival in 2008, Alex Tops has performed D a r l i n g a n d K K N K i n in theatre productions such as Lucy Tops has been working as a Oudtshoorn. Shakespeare at Maynardville f r e e l a n c e p e r f o r m i n g (Taming of the Shrew & The artist/actress for the last 8 years, Merchant of Venice) Stephen performing in commercials, Sondheim’s ‘Assassins’ which film, music tribute shows, reopened at the New Space musicals and cabarets in South Theatre and The Great Gatsby at Africa and overseas, including Spier. He also performed in the China and Australia. grand-scale opera Lost in the Highlights include the Fugard Stars, and Showboat which Theatres Rocky Horror Show travelled to Paris and the UK. where she got to perform as the usherette singing the famous Alex Directed Absolucy, a sell- Science Fiction song. She also out one-woman cabaret show at played ‘Fanny Brice in the the National Arts Festival in Fugard's production of ‘Funny Grahamstown. He played the Girl in 2017 and has recently dual role of Frank and Rick in finished a production of FollowSpot Productions’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ playing musical romance Bar None at the the ‘Nurse also at the Fugard. Kalk Bay Theatre, and was cast She has performed in many of in the opening run of Bon Soir at Followspot Productions’ shows

ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 THE EDGE Page 7 CALLING ALL SENIOR CITIZENS You are cordially invited to attend a Senior Citizens SAFETY & SECURITY WORKSHOP on Tuesday 17 October in the SEDGEFIELD TOWN HALL If you would like to attend please RSVP BIBLE TRUTH FOR THIS DAY via email [email protected] or 082 820 8800 (whatsapp or sms) Refreshments and snacks will be served

SEDGEPLAYERS AGM NOTICE will take place on 081 270 7212 29th March 2017 at 18:30pm street, then come racing up the mention of Mr Memani's PLEASE NOTE: Letters to the editor must be submitted with the at Pelican Lodge DIARY DATELINE road. Disgusting. In holiday times contribution. author’s full name, address and phone number. If a writer does not 29 November - 13 December 2017 there are always children on the It was a somewhat unacceptable wish his or her name to appear in print, a ‘pen name’ (nom de Have you updated Everyone who is interested street. response from the CF0. 2nd Monday of the Month - p l u m e ) m a y b e i n c l u d e d . E m a i l l e t t e r s t o : in amateur dramatics is Wednesday 29 Maybe we should put up a road Sedgefield Ratepayers & your FREE listing 2:00pm Sedgefield Art Society meets St Anthony's Catholic Church Hall. All welcome. [email protected] Enquiries Brian : 082 444 2317 8:45am Monday, Wednesday & sign for that. Oops. Can't read. Voters Association in the ‘Where to find it’ most welcome to come Fridays Guided meditation @ The editor has full discretion as to which letters to include or exclude and no argument, badgering, cajoling, Lastly. Anyone who cannot avoid along and see what Sedge The Well, Plumtree Centre Sedgefield Social Tennis 2 - 5pm Wed & Sats bribery or heated conversation will be entered into. Opinions expressed in published letters and articles are not killing a tortoise is an IDIOT!! Knysna Municipal response: Players is all about. 2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club necessarily those of the management and staff of The EDGE Community Newspaper. (Social) Exasperated! Business Directory Dear Editor Last Wednesday of the month We thank the author for bringing [email protected] 6:30 for 7pm MOTH meetings at Lions Club. Ph 044 343 1996 5:30pm Sedgefield Striders- 5km time trials meet @ Bowling Club The Edge in Sedgefield of old. Unlocked Road Maintenance Budget The Editor his concerns to our attention. 6:30-10pm Badminton Town After the eighth burglary in my doors, safe car parking at the 2017/2018 of R38.4 million. This A Ward 1 report back meeting First Tuesday Monthly was held at the Bowling Club on 12:30 Arthritis Foundation meetings @ Die Ou Kaross Hotel, Wilderness. Info Moira - Hall. store this year, on the night of the beaches and top of it all, harmony budget has been divided between It must be noted that the 082 729 4509 6:30 for 7pm MOTH meetings at 16th November. I reflect on a between everyone. the 11 Greater Knysna Wards. Our the 31st October 2017. It was not implementation of rates to each Lions Club. Ph 044 343 1996 The Friday Supper Market will reopen on Friday 2 town we experienced years ago. Regards technical team has commenced advertised in advance and was property is different. The rates ------First Wednesday of every Month Hennie Louw with some of the road maintenance therefore poorly attended by increase are directly dependent on September until Friday 30 May 2017. Thursday 30 What we see and experience 9am - 4pm Fair & Wild Art in Wilderness. Live music and art under the Milkwood Trees currently, is like a nightmare. and these repairs are expected to only 60 or so people, including the individual property value. Our in the Milkwood Village 6am Eden Cycling Road bikes & two representatives of the rates are calculated on the 6% MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All Chaos all around. At night time Knysna Municipal response: continue until June 2017. See the vagrants are walking freely programme elsewhere in this Sedgefield Ratepayers and increase as well as the property First Thursday monthly welcome. Voters Association. value. Please can you place the details below in the diary 7:30am Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf without being questioned, people We thank Mr Louw for his letter week’s edition. 6:30 for 7pm Woodturner’s Guild. For further details call Dave Stephenson 072 119 4397 We were pleasantly surprised to @ The Links occupy open areas, invade and his interest in improving the With regards to the third issue of dateline for every Friday – Market trades dependent 9 for 10am Knysna U3A meet at unattended houses, etc. Police are welfare of the community. children misbehaving, we suggest discover that our councillor, We ask that property owners look 1st Saturday of month - Levael Davis, had secured at last year’s financial statements on good weather! 3pm Astronomical Society. meet at St Anthony’s Catholic Church Brenton on Sea Community Hall virtually non existent. No support Allow me to address the first issue that this matter be taken up with 11:30-12:30 Community meal at whatsoever for we, the law regarding lack of police visibility. Provincial Department of Social Knysna's CFO, Mr M Memani as a (2016/2017) and compare it to the guest. current budget's actual figures. It First Saturday of the Month St Francis United Church, abiding citizens. We have to fend Policing is not within our Development and relevant Timberframe & Masonry He does not mention this in his is difficult to respond to general 10am Depression and Anxiety Support Group - 9 Sysie St, Sedge. Lynette 079 156 6735 Swallow Drive - outreach to for ourselves and pay premium m a n d a t e . F o l l o w i n g t h e community members. The Alterations, Additions, The Friday Market Supper and Craft Market for good lonely & hungry. Department has social workers report published by The Edge on issues and/or queries, as every New Buildings vibes, licensed bar and great food, 4- 8:30pm @ levies for services which our Integrated Development Plan First Saturday of the Month 2:30pm Bowls coaching government is supposed to supply. (IDP) process this matter was who are trained to deal with such 1st November. situation is different depending on & Swimming Pools; Montessori School. 5:15pm Guided meditation @ 3-5pm The Calligraphers of the Garden Route meet at Small boat harbour, Leisure Isle. brought to our attention and we matters. Having said that, it must It is not clear if Mr Memani was the property value. The Well, Plumtree Centre I suppose that is the end result of Structural Carpentry; Jenny Birch 044 343 2451 an ideology called 'democracy'. have elevated this issue to the be noted that such social problems unable or merely unwilling to Staircases; Balustrades; ______answer the questions put to him Knysna Municipal financial Friday 01 South African Police Services. The cannot solely be dealt with by Decks & Pergolas. Kind regards First Saturday of the Month government, but needs the support but the majority of residents left statements are currently available 8.00am Ladies Golf @ The Links Then the atrocious repairing of municipality remains concerned 22 years experience in Knysna. LAKES BIRD CLUB. Outings - also talks. Kingfisher Drive. Who on earth about this issue and is in from civil society. early, frustrated and angered by his o n o u r w e b s i t e , Phone Pat 044 382 0638 or Steve 082 785 6152. Email: [email protected] Course evasiveness. http://www.knysna.gov.za/inform Refs & Portfolio available. 9.00am Line Dancing @ St. can be satisfied with reparations consultation with SAPS regarding One question put on behalf of Kerrey Anthony’s. 084 549 3967 like that? With big rain looming, this matter. The Editor, a t i o n - c e n t r e / d o c u m e n t - Terry: 081 366 6935 Last Saturday of the month SR&VA to Mr Memani was to library/financial-statements/ 12-1:00pm Sedgefield Interchurch Prayer Group at Grace Fellowship 4- 8:30pm The Friday Market the municipality saw fit to put in Regarding the second issue, De Wet street on the Island. Supper and Craft Market for good some filling to solve the problems. Council has recently approved its I am a resident on De Wet street. explain why Knysna has increased vibes, licensed bar and great food A matter of a day later it was worse We have a speed limit of 40kms the rates tariff by 9.9% when their Thursdays 11:30-12:30 Community meal at St Francis United Church, Swallow Drive - stated objective is to increase outreach to lonely & hungry @ Montessori School. than before. Once again a waste of per hour on the tar roads and 10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St taxpayers money. The person in FESTIVE FARE! 30kms per hour on dirt roads. revenue from rates by 6%. PLEASE HELP Fridays 9am Line Dancing @ St. Anthony's. 084 549 3967 Francis Church hall 044 343 1099 charge has to be held accountable I am telling you this because there Mr Memani's complicated and ______for such a waste of money. Some are people who are not aware of it obtuse answer did not relate to the SEDGE FIRST AID Fridays Saturday 02 and cannot read road signs. question or make any sense and so 7:30am-12 Wild Oats of my concerned elderly 10-11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall. Ph 044 343 1099 customers told me they are ready I think we are the only street in he was asked to simply inform the Marti Rooi’s home in Sedgefield Lions Club Community Farmers’ Market residents what the total rates Smutsville is also the 8am - 2pm Mosaic Market to leave Sedgefield so as to find a Sedgefield that does not have For the community By the community Every third Thursday of the month 7pm Lions meets at clubhouse. Debbie on 083 306 safer haven. Is this the town that speed humps which a lot of non De revenue was from their ward for headquarters of Sedge First 9998 for more information. 8am - 1pm Scarab Craft Market 2016 and what it is projected to be This 4th edition of a great LAKES BIRD CLUB. Outings - we have come to love so much? I Wet street people have obviously Aid, where many of the for 2017. Once again he was also talks. know that my store's location is a found out. Maybe we should make injured or ill go for collection of walks on the Second Sunday monthly unwilling or unable to answer. emergency treatment. The Garden Route is also 9am -12 Car boot sale at the Station. R50 per car. Supports local charities. 072 487 0395 Phone Pat 044 382 0638 or big risk, by why should it be? our own speed humps. REPORTING Steve 082 785 6152. Email: In the last 2 weeks, I have found 3 He did indicate, however, in a 3m x 5m concrete stoep available from Deo Gratia. [email protected] Another bothersome phenomenon dead tortoises in front of our rambling reply that Council outside her home frequently 10am Depression and Anxiety is the young kids scratching in the house. My 84 year old mother intends to phase out the existing gets covered in blood and LOADS OF Support Group - 9 Sysie St, dustbin for cigarette butts, and hand feeds these tortoises. They general rates rebate of 30%. As this would be far easier to clean if Sedge. Lynette 079 156 6735 smoking openly in public. We have names. A lot of people will rebate was reduced from 15% to tiled. Hence this request:- 3pm Astronomical Society. meet 10% during 2016 Mr Memani has have confronted them once or The last General Meeting of find that funny. So what. Any floor tiles that would RUBBISH at St Anthony’s Catholic Church The point is, if you were travelling some catching up to do. 3-5pm The Calligraphers of the twice and the arrogance of these Knysna U3A takes place on cover this area would be youngsters is amazing. Where are Thursday 30th November at the correct speed limit you should If this was “open and transparent” Garden Route meet at Small boat government at work we have a gratefully received. If you the community leaders to have a t h e B r e n t o n o n S e a be able to avoid killing the If you find any illegally harbour, Leisure Isle. Jenny Birch long way to go and it is no surprise can help please call Marti on look at this? These kids cannot be Community Hall. Doors tortoises. Cars turn in at the bottom dumped piles of 9 for 10am 044 343 2451 that Councillor Davis makes no 072 268 6433. Knysna U3A ______older than 9 and the youngest even open at 9am when tea, coffee of the road, slack down at the stop household rubbish, meet at Sunday 03 5 or 6 years old. Where are the and Christmas Cake will be garden refuse or building Brenton on Sea 6am Eden Cycling Club Group parents? Where are our so called served. material lying around, Community Social outride departs Cycle Social Workers or is it just another Our finale this year is a real please report it to Knysna Hall Worx. All welcome. case of let it be as in the rest of In Memory of Liz Scott every 3rd Thursday ______Africa? It would be so nice to live celebration. We start off with Municipality via Monday 04 ROBERT SMITH giving us an The Scott family wish to announce the passing of their Whatsapp on 7pm The Lions Club of Sedgefield meets at the clubhouse (next to the Clinic). 6:30-10 Badminton Town Hall opportunity to tap our toes and beloved wife, mother and grandma, Liz Scott. Liz left this More information can be obtained from Debbie on 083 306 9998. 7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge 10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St let our hair down and then 081 556 9374 in Catholic Church Hall. 3432158 Francis Church hall 044 343 1099 world the way she lived in it, on her own terms and ______PHIL GOLSON will give us 4- 8:30pm The Friday Market something to mull over when surrounded by love. She was a healer, a mentor, a every Friday Tuesday 05 Supper and Craft Market for good 6am Eden Cycling road bikes & he considers. raconteur and an adventurer. She was a true treasure, 6:30-10pm Badminton vibes, licensed bar and great food who lit up the lives of those she met and delighted in 8am Ladies Golf @ The Links Course Town Hal MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All @ Montessori School. M u s i c : A U n i v e r s a l 7pm Duplicate Contract welcome. ______carrying out random acts of kindness. Her irrepressible 10- 11:30am Anchusa meet @ St Francis Church hall. Ph 12:30 Arthritis Foundation Language? Martie Rooi Bridge in Catholic Church Saturday 09 This will be an encore as Phil’s positivity dumbfounded those around her and inspired 044 343 1099 meetings @ Die Ou Kaross Hotel, Sedgefield Striders morning runs Hall 044 343 2158 presentation in January many others to seize life with both hands. She will never Wilderness. Info Moira - 082 729 call 072 516 4701. Garden Route Rebuild Initiative leads route to recovery 4509 7:30am - 12 Wild Oats resulted in so many requests be gone. We can feel her everywhere. 2:30pm Bowls coaching Community Farmers’ Market @ for more after his inspiring 9 for 10am Cooperation and a shared dream to 'Build Back Better' are key ingredients as the Garden Route recovers from the LAKES BIRD CLUB. Outings ______Swartvlei introduction to musical Knysna U3A - also talks. Pat 044 382 0638 Wednesday 06 8am - 1pm Scarab Craft Market meet at Brenton instruments. His cause is also destruction caused by wildfires that tore through the region in June this year. or Steve 082 785 6152. Email: 9am - 4pm Fair & Wild Art in 8am - 2pm Mosaic Market on Sea the recipient of our annual [email protected] Wilderness. Live music and art 12-1:00pm Sedgefield Interchurch VLV Lente-Tee vir ‘Living Cornerstone’ That's the message from Hildegarde Fast, chairperson of the Garden Route Rebuild Steering Committee, which is Community Hall. under the Milkwood Trees in the donation to a chosen charity, Prayer Group at Grace Fellowship so it is fitting that he will “Play Milkwood Village ______coordinating the Garden Route Rebuild Initiative. Dr. Fast[1] has been temporarily deployed to the position by 2-5pm Sedge Tennis Club (Social) Sunday 10 for Grace”! 5:30pm Sedgefield Striders- 5km 6am Eden Cycling Club Group Dr. Phil Golson is President the Premier. SR & VA Report Back time trials meet @ Bowling Club Social outride departs Cycle Worx. 2ND SUNDAY ______and Director of the Garden The Garden Route Rebuild Initiative was established by the premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, in July All welcome Route Arts, Communication Thursday 07 9am -12 Car boot sale at the 6am Eden Cycling Road bikes & and Education (GRACE, Inc.) 2017, to coordinate the many relief and rebuild initiatives that sprang up almost overnight in the wake of the 9am -12 Car boot sale Station. R50 per car. Supports MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All local charities. 072 487 0395 based in Knysna. He is also on at the Station. R50 per welcome. the management team for fires. Its steering committee - which meets weekly - includes representatives of the Province, the Eden District car. Supports local ______7:30am Sedge Gentlemen’s Golf Monday 11 Knysna Hope. A member of charities. 072 487 @ The Links Municipality, the Knysna and Bitou Municipalities, non-government organisations, and major private donors. 0395 2:00pm Sedgefield Art Society the Knysna Primary School 11:30-12:30 Community meal at meets St Anthony's Catholic School Governing Body, he The Committee's stated purpose is to develop a long-term strategy and a shared vision for the renewal and St Francis United Church, Church Hall. All welcome. Swallow Drive - outreach to was past Associate Professor Enquiries Brian : 082 444 2317 of Music at Clearwater rebuilding of the Garden Route's economy; to coordinate all resources and efforts to achieve maximum impact; lonely & hungry. 6:30-10 Badminton Town Hall Touchwood Music Studio Concert 2:30pm Bowls coaching 7pm Duplicate Contract Bridge Christian College (FL) and 5:15pm Guided meditation @ Catholic Church Hall 343 2158 past Assistant Professor at the by Ann Carroll The Well, Plumtree Centre ______University of Wisconsin (La 6:30 for 7pm Woodturner’s Tuesday 12 Crosse). Other positions Touchwood Music Guild. For further details call 6am Eden Cycling road bikes & include Teaching Assistant at S t u d i o ' s 1 0 t h Dave Stephenson 072 119 4397 MTB’s depart Cycle Worx. All The University of South annual concert was ______welcome Carolina, Adjunct Lecturer at h e l d o n 1 8 Friday 08 2:30pm Bowls coaching. November 2017 in 8.00am Ladies Golf @ The Links Viterbo University (WI), and Deur June Lötz huise versorg. 'n Ware hoeksteen aantal nie-lede het die vrolike, ______D i e o p b r e n g s v a n V LV Sedgefield. Course Wednesday 13 The University of South vir die gemeenskap van k l e u r v o l l e g e l e e n t h e i d 9.00am Line Dancing @ St. 2-5pm Sedgefield Tennis Club Carolina-Sumter. Sedgefield-tak se jaarlikse lente- Sedgefield. bygewoon. Die meer as 100 Anthony’s. 084 549 3967 tee word hierdie jaar aan “The S t u d e n t s f r o m (Social) All are welcome and members vroue was op keurige vermaak 6:30-10pm Badminton Town Hall Living Cornerstone” geskenk. Buiten VLV Sedgefield-tak se en eetgoedjies getrakteer. S e d g e f i e l d a n d Should your association, charity or pay R5 , visitors R10 towards “The Living Cornerstone” is 'n eie lede, wat tans 51 sterk is, was George took part in a group have any forthcoming events, the hire of the Hall. nie-winsgewende organisasie daar ook byna 50 lede van die Alles vir 'n goeie doel. varied programme please send us details so that we Enquiries: Judy Dixon wat tans 22 Alzheimer pasiente, omliggende dorpe in die Suid L i e f d a d i g h e i d s o o s n e t of musical styles may publish them in our next issue! 0723906667 met liefde, in 3 verskillende Westelike Distrikte. Ook 'n Sedgefield dit kan doen. c o m p r i s i n g instrumental solos, duets, trios and Page 8 THE EDGE ISSUE 527 29 November 2017

and monitor the progress of the Rebuild Initiative's seven work streams (reconstruction, infrastructure, humanitarian aid, skills development, business support, environmental management, and funding and resources). Each work stream is responsible for the implementation of interventions specific to its area of concern, while a project management office - which reports to the Eden, Knysna, and Bitou municipal managers - has been established to support and monitor the short- and long-term projects.

WORK STREAMS Humanitarian assistance (Chair Marie Hendricks; Programme manager Kenneth Mazaleni - both from the Department of Social Development). Responsible for providing immediate and long-term relief; verifying affected communities; monitoring, coordinating, and communicating relief aid; and coordinating psychological support and counselling programmes. Besides providing funding to four organisations offering trauma counselling, the Department of Social the late Ronald from Shell's son is the guy with a broom in his hand posing next to a BMW

Locals on their Feet to Get Others back on theirs!

Discretions Saturday the 18th November resulting boost to the funds of a dance floor and saw Sedgefielder's rocking the whopping R 14 436. “These calls for more, Red Roof at Scarab as they funds will go such a long way in the event was a were thoroughly entertained helping us to assist families big hit with all by the music of The Kevin affected by the fires. They will t h o s e w h o Floyd Project. be used to purchase all manner of attended and items such as white appliances, danced the night The concert was the brainchild of furniture and other items that away. Here's locals Hans Kiesouw and Ian will help those we are assisting hoping for more Smith, who very kindly to get back on their feet. We are of the same in organised it with the aim of so grateful to Hans , Ian, and of the future. bringing great music to course the amazing musicians Sedgefield whilst at the same for such a well organised, time raising much needed funds successful and thoroughly for the ongoing fire relief work enjoyable fund-raising event” being done by Rebuild Eden said a volunteer spokesperson. Sedgefield. Kevin Floyd The volunteers from Rebuild Judging by the response, a full Photo by Riana Eden were blown away by the of Shutterbug

Zero Gravity on the Boards for Season AWARD FOR ADVANCED HEARING The Farce Side have gotten their act together and are ready to deliver, according to test On the 30th October, at a function audience reports, 'A very weird but very hosted by Sivanto / Siemens Hearing funny play'. Solutions at Fancourt in George, Advanced Hearing was awarded a 'We must admit, that it is not like anything that Certificate of ‘Patient Care Sedgefield audiences have seen before.' says Excellence’. director, Melanie Baumeister. Siemens is one of the world’s leading With strong influences of Dadaism and a hearing aid manufacturers. Earlier this barrage of philosophical ideologies, it has an year they introduced the world’s first appeal to the intellectual audience. 'There's a hearing aid that can be remotely twist and turn around every conversation!' said programmed via a smart phone app, theatre doyenne, Jan Gibson, who had the thereby giving patients instant access to privilege of dropping in to paint pistachios. the Audiologist, from the comfort of Having said that, it's also important to mention their home. Our ability to assist patients promptly and efficiently that the youths dragged into the 'test audience' improves the patient client experience and maintains a strong after admitted that they had worried that they may care commitment to the patient. At Advanced Hearing we have have to force a ‘fake laugh’, but once the show implemented this technology in an effort to provide caring, was up and running they were happily and comprehensive and personalised hearing health-care to our genuinely guffawing with the rest! patients. To this end, Sivantos/Siemens has recognized our efforts. The Farce Side is known for the 'professional With over 25 years of experience in hearing health care, Advanced amateur' status and most importantly for its Hearing opened its doors, in Plett and Knysna in 2015. Earlier this actors’ comedic timing and ability to really get the laughs. In these Romey Bobek (Eudora), Bomber Webb (Dr. Joe), Emma Rorke year, Michelle and her staff were excited to be able to offer their stressful times as Season is upon our little sea side town, it's a really (Dakota), Werner Weber (Archie) and Nicky Francheschi (Mary) services to Sedgefield too. good time to have a good night out, to simply be entertained. Get bringing down the house! Picture: EL Rorke your tickets from Fijnbosch Coffee Shop

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Water Security Questions Raised Gardening on the Edge By Mike Young. daily volume of water used. Sedgefielders in attendance: by Welland Cowley should be given protection. • The desalination plant is T h e Wi l d e r n e s s L a k e s Two issues repeatedly raised awaiting repairs which are to be I hope you have all been The plant is also used in the Catchment Water Forum were the current state of repair of undertaken by the Cape Town blessed by the good rains we Muthi trade and is known as November 2017 took place on the desalination plant, and the specialist, NuWater. have had lately and that your "Iphamba" in the KZN area. The Thursday 23 November, and legal status of the pipeline • The Hoogekraal pipeline is garden has been revived . plant has a wide coastal after the usual noting of the installed some years ago to allow not in use because a Water Users' distribution from George to state of the various rivers in the transfer of water from the Licence (WULA) has to be One of our readers, local KZN and can also be found the Swartvlei catchment area, Hoogekraal river to the water issued by the Department of mosaic artist and gardener, inland in the Mpumulanga area. attention turned to the quality treatment works next to the Water Affairs. The Municipality Mrs Suzette Hitge, recently The Red Data status shows that Cape Sugarbird on Protea and security of Sedgefield's Karatara river. is understood to have applied for sent me a photo of an this orchid is declining in nature. repens hybrid water supply, given that the Answers from the Municipality this some months ago but they interesting plant that was As a garden subject it does well approach of the holiday season were not reassuring for the seem unable to give any flowering in her garden, under natural conditions but will inevitably increase the indication of when it should be wanting to know what it was . should not be watered as too issued. much water will rot the leaves Suzette, the plant is the and tubers . Thus Sedgefield will probably indigenous orchid, Eulophia have to rely on the feed from the speciosa, also known as the Fortunately it often seeds itself Karatara and the boreholes Sand Orchid. It has beautiful in sandy areas in local gardens, installed at the base of the dune spikes of yellow flowers and so if you come across it in your to the north of the railway line. It was originally quite common garden count yourself lucky ! Protea Red Ice Hybrid is believed that this will be 'just K n y s n a on the dunes around the enough' for the season, but that A n i m a l Sedgefield and Knysna areas. I have included some examples visitors will need to be advised to W e l f a r e of suitable plants for your use water as sparingly as Society has a These days, due to urban Fynbos garden . possible. cattery full of e x p a n s i o n a n d i l l e g a l gorgeous cats Thereafter concerns were raised collecting, this plant is rarely Please send you comments or and kittens, and regarding the way in which the seen in the wild locally and questions to greenfingerssedge a selection of dogs of all shapes Municipality is handling @gmail.com and sizes, all ready to move into Sedgefield's water security, Felicia enchinata your home and heart. which some believed should be See www.knysnakaws.com or visit dealt with more conclusively. the kennels at 1 Marlin Street, The Chairman of the Forum was Hunters Home, Knysna. Phone tasked to communicate this to 044 384 1603 for further details. the local authority by means of a formal resolution asking for action.

When the formal business was complete, Sue Swain from Erica Species Gladiolus cunonius To Spay and Neuter on Not Biowise gave a fascinating Gone are the days of allowing presentation focusing on actions because their desire that mankind should be taking to pets to “just have 1 litter. For to roam is curbed, the kids.” The harsh reality is reduce the volumes of waste keeping them safer, continually created, and the need that overpopulation, across and their risk of the globe, is a very real issue. to aim for zero impact on our contracting certain environment. In fact, we're already in crisis cancers is reduced. mode. Rescue centers are 4. C e r t a i n b a d bursting at the seams and the behaviours can be The Sand Orchid, Eulophia number of unwanted pets Protea hybrid Blushing Bride - Serruria florida curbed, especially speciosa - photo courtesy of grows daily. those related to Suzette Hitge . Above pictures courtesy of Mr Fanie Avenant . So, responsible pet owners know u n a c c e p t a b l e that the ethical and correct thing u r i n a t i o n a n d to do is to spay and neuter their aggression. And pets. Spaying refers to the because behaviours veterinary process of removing become habit, the 7. Despite popular belief, Matriarch Celebrates 95th Birthday the ovaries and uterus of a earlier one spays or neuters spaying or neutering your pet (within acceptable age ranges) female pet while neutering refers will not make them fat. What's by Melanie Baumeister to the veterinary procedure of the lower the risk of having to important is feeding an deal with these sort of removing the testicles of a male appropriate diet for age and life Ouma Josie Marais was born on 17 pet. behaviours. style, from a PFI member brand 5. One stands to save on November 1922, in Vryburg. She so that you can be sure your pet's spent most of her life farming in a little Should you be looking for a little unforeseen costs associated with minimum dietary requirements ffi more convincing, the Pet Food reproductive health issues or town called Bray. Ouma Josie has are being met, and to incorporate been living in Sedgefield with her ANIMALS FOR ADOPTION Industry Association of injury sustained by roaming and an adequate amount of exercise Southern Africa (PFI) has fighting pets. daughter Rina Jones, since 2008. She into their daily routine. This loves crossword puzzles, reading, compiled reasons below to spay 6. A spayed female will not go holds true for all pets, whether and neuter your pets: into heat, saving you the building puzzles, chatting, being spayed or neutered or not. driven around and watching rugby. Environmental Issues Angulate tortoises 1. The obvious reason is to unwelcome visits of male suitors. www.pfisa.co.za curb the already huge population She is a staunch Blue Bull and Knysna Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) has a cattery full of Springbok supporter. gorgeous cats and kittens, and a wonderful selection of dogs of all of dogs and cats, thereby giving shelter animals a greater chance shapes and sizes, all ready to move into your home and into your Photo: Ouma Josie (seated) heart. You can see the full selection on www.knysnaaws.com or visit of finding a home. 2. Although the market for surrounded by her family, four the kennels at 1 Marlin Street, Hunters Home, Knysna to select your generations in one picture, her new furry friend. Phone 044 384 1603 for further details. thoroughbred pets does exist, the task of raising flexible, well- daughter Rina, grandson Francois adjusted and socialized pets is an Rousseau and great grandson Francois onerous one and not one that Rousseau. should be taken lightly or by just anyone. A great deal of research, knowledge, time and effort is required. Don't burden yourself with such requirements – rather HOSPICE CHRISTMAS LUNCH leave this to the experts. 3. Research suggests that The HOSPICE Day-care team would like to thank the spayed and neutered animals following for their donations to the patients Christmas enjoy longer lives, in part Lunch; Pick n Pay Montecello, Mrs Stanford, Rudi and Cobi of N2 Secondhand. Also thanks go to all the Hospice volunteers who By chance I learnt of two either helped with public meetings recently held GEARING UP By Mike Young the lunch or made in George. Both were to donations. inform the public about issues which I believe could FOR GREEN It was a wonderful have significant impact on afternoon and our lives. enjoyed by all. The first meeting was ffi ffi organised by the CSIR and the topic was the Phased Gas Pipeline Network. Briefly, the plan is to establish a network of corridors 100km wide all over Two Important Initiatives? Page 10 THE EDGE ISSUE 527 29 November 2017 South Africa in which environmentally acceptable to use pipes 600mm in diameter instance. If you look at the routes will be found to install buried one metre below the map, you will see that underground pipes to carry gas surface of the ground. When corridors are planned along – natural and manufactured – installed, the underground pipes the Southern Cape, with gas from where it occurs or is made will be marked with posts about in the Karoo basin and off- to where it will be used. The every kilometre and obviously shore in mind. I'm not adjacent map shows the owners over whose land the suggesting that this shouldn't proposed locations of these pipes are installed will be given happen, but I do think that we corridors. When looking at the precise details of their location. need to insist on being told map, it is important to The gas in the pipelines will be the detail of what is actually remember that these are simply under pressure and there will be planned. parts of the country where pressure boosting stations. specific routes for pipelines Pipelines like this have already The second meeting was will be found and negotiated. been installed. One such organised by a firm of Having said that, the next thing installation carries gas from consultants, SRK Consulting, to know is that the proposal is Mozambique to Secunda, for to allow the public to ask questions about a document which they are producing for the Western Cape Provincial T +27 (0)33 343 2874 Government. It's called “State of Environment F +27 (0)880 33 343 Outlook Report”. The final 4669 version is to be published next year. The draft version, of which I have a pdf copy, is over 500 pages long, so there is quite a lot to digest! Overall, I was impressed with what is being done, but I do think that some of the issues covered need more publicity. Since this is a Provincial initiative, ultimately I think we will need to look to Gas -EGI-SEA-Draft Corridor Knysna Municipality to tell us more about the good and Media Communication bad things it contains – and how it is planned to make sure that our environment may prosper as a result of actions taken. Mozambique to Secunda, for Dear XXXXX instance. If you look at the map, you will see that 05 October 2017 corridors are planned along in the Southern Cape, with gas in the Karoo basin and off- shore in mind. I'm not suggesting that this shouldn't happen, but I do think that we need to insist on being told the detail of what is actually planned. Timber-frame & Masonry Alterations, Additions, New Buildings & Swimming Pools; Structural Carpentry; Staircases; Balustrades; Decks & Pergolas. 22 years experience in Advertorial Knysna. Refs & Portfolio available. Terry: 081 366 6935 Bringing Namaste to Sedgefield Advertorial At Namaste the philosophy is to add value to life and assist in finding This December there’s a new business opening which will add a natural remedies and ways to better our clients’ lifestyles on all levels. whole new flavour to Sedgefield’s shopping experience... “We strive to offer you (only) what we have tried and tested ourselves The best way to describe ‘Namaste’, situated in Plum Tree Trading in daily life - From creams for itchy bites to oils for relaxation and |Post at the Knysna end of Sedgefield, is your local upmarket Indian destressing; Incenses to cleanse and uplift the spirit; books, card market. They offer a wide range of spices, herbs, teas, oils and decks & cd's on meditation and overall well-being…” says one of the incenses, plus a variety of gifts, clothing, figurines, scarves, jewelry, owners, “We are blessed and honored to bring Namaste to Sedgefield books, cds cards and home decor – truly a one stop shop with – our home town!” something for everyone.

Langeberg Mall, Louis Fourie Rd, Voorbaai, Mossel Bay Eden Meander Lifestyle Centre Cnr. N2 Highway & Knysna Rd, George. Sedge Bakery celebrating 3 years and rising Advertorial Sedge Bakery is celebrating its been a challenge defining Over the past two years, our Trading Post. There customers 3rd birthday this month. principle of fresh products baked menu has grown to 120 products, will taste a wide variety of Thank you to our loyal daily with such a large array of most of which are scratch baked bakery produce, with a sit down customers old and new for products. We strive to provide every single day (we sometimes dining experience, and a Bring your continued support. our goods as cost effectively as wonder how we manage this!) Your Own alcohol policy for W e ' v e b u i l t s t r o n g possible. This is often difficult those who wish. relationships, gotten to know with rising food prices, Regular clients will have noticed many interesting people, especially using quality drastic changes over the past The patisserie offers new prepared over 330 000 meals, ingredients. We strive for happy month. We've now embarked on options, and a warm friendly and are privileged to have been customers, tasting baked goods, the single largest expansion environment for people to a small part of many people’s the way they were baked two or phase, effectively increasing socialise and experience some lives in this small, slow town. three decades ago. production up to 14 times our tastes of old. The Sedge Bakery previous capacity! and Patisserie will have both Offering customers a taste of Despite long hours and indoor and outdoor seating. yesteryear, we bake items, using sacrifices, we have watched our My wife, Mei, and I (Andrew) are ingredients in their traditional business grow like a child, now proud to announce that effective We invite all clients to join us in form; rather than provide non ready to branch out. from 4th December, we will open celebrating our 3rd Birthday and fresh or imitation products. It's our Patisserie at Plum Tree new venture. Touchwood Music Studio Concert

by Ann Carroll Touchwood Music Studio's 10th annual concert was held A hearty on 18 November 2017 in congratulations to Sedgefield. the ex Edge graphic designer Students from Sedgefield and Jules Carroll, who George took part in a varied married Richard programme of musical styles, Crebo on Saturday comprising instrumental solos, 25th November duets, trios and songs. 2017. I n s t r u m e n t s i n c l u d e d We wish them mandolins, clarinet, saxophone, voice and piano. both all the best of God’s blessings as Thank you to everyone who they start their made the concert a resounding new life together. success and also to all the Congratulations students who achieved excellent also to proud results in their music exams Sedgefield parents through Trinity College of Barry & Ann Music London, ABRSM and Carroll. UNISA.

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Index 1 To Rent 2 Accom. Wanted 3 Accom. - Holiday your pre-loved children’s clothes, shoes 4 Announcements & toys. Items will be traded in the 5 Boats & Acc Smutsville Recycle SwopShop by the 6 Building Services children who collect recyclable material. 7 Businesses Contact Schalk on 082 413 8363 or drop 8 Cellular, Electronics & TV in the box at Dr Stander. 9 Clothing pools; Structural Carpentry; Staircases; 10 Computers If you feel you might have a problem Balustrades; Decks & Pergolas; Custom 11 Crafts & Home Industry with Compulsive Overeating. There is furniture. Full joinery workshop 20 years 12 Education & Tuition now help on the Garden Route in Sedge experience in timber & masonry 13 Electrical with Overeaters Anonymous, 12 step construction in Knysna. Refs & portfolio MUSIC LESSONS - Piano, music theory Opening soon @ Forest Lodge 14 Employment Offered program. On Saturdays, 10:30am @ available Terry: 081 381 4402 and clarinet. From beginners to Complex Sedgefield - The Fish Shop. German Lane is proudly representing Mastro Darios 15 Employment Wanted Studio 42, Uil Street. (behind Forest advanced, for all ages. Please contact Visit us for quality, frozen seafood. Mon- traditional Salamies – Mortadella – Porchetta – Calabra 16 Fabric & Haberdashery Lodge) Tel. 082 991 0689 Tools, tiling, paint, varnish, electrical, Ann Carroll 044-343-2687, 0832757576, Fri 9am - 5pm. Sat 9am - 1pm. 064 947 Piccante and many more Specialities can be found at 17 Food & Wine plumbing, hardware Sedge Hardware [email protected]. www.touch 7672. Email [email protected] German Lane, no 1 Houtapple Centre. Tel. 044-3431100. If you want to DRINK it’s your 18 For Sale 343 1960 woodmusic.co.za business. If you want to STOP it’s 19 Home & Garden ______SEDGE BAKERY - Artisan breads, ours. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 20 Health & Beauty Piglet’s Pen Pre-School 076 737 3490 Cakes, Pastries, Lunch meals, Catering at St Anthony’s Church hall, cnr 6. Cellular, Electronics & TV 21 Hobbies & Biscuits. 2-3 Kingfisher Blg, Sysie St, Flamingo & Sysie - Fridays @ 7:30pm. TV Repairs, Plasma TVs, Computers, 22 Home Improvements Singing Lessons explore & improve 079 967 1291 Tel: 076 244 1704 / 083 458 4444 Laptops, iPhone, iPads and any kind of 23 Lost & Found your voice for church, performance for ______Cellular phones, Tablets & Sound 24 Miscellaneous fun. All styles of music. All welcome Red Shed Nursery @ Old Nick Village, Systems @ Sedgefield Cellular, Forest 18. For Sale 25 Motor Cars/Bikes contact Lynne Brown 044 343 2842 / 083 N2, Plett. Looking for a lasting end of Lodge. Approx 650 plastic choc moulds 26 Personal 660 4749 year gift for your child's teacher or a ______fairies, animals, novelty. Case lot 27 Pets & Livestock ______colleague? Come to us for inspiration. R7000 onco. Phone 084 856 6178 28 Plumbing 7. Businesses Gift Vouchers also available. Open 7 13. Electrical 29 Property days a week. 8.30am - 5pm. 084 727 NEW PASTEL Xpress 2014 for sale. Bicycles mens, ladies & girls. R1500 30 Restaurants & Pubs All Electrical Appliances expertly 1777 Single User, Multiple Company, the lot. Phone Fred on 083 270 6054 31 Security repaired. We buy and sell electrical Perpetual package. R4300.00. Call C A appliances and/or fully refurbish. Very 32 Services Offered Cadac stainless steel 3 burner gas Electrician with Wire License for School transport meeting to be held Mather Accounting. 044 343 2202 or 083 best rates in town. Watts Electrical 044 33 Sport & Leisure braai. Complete and in good working maintenance, repairs, installation & at Masithandane on 6 December 2017 779 7934 343 1365 34 Tea/Coffee & Take-Aways at 18h00. For more info contact Edna on order. R2000. Justin 082 601 0445 certification. 076 140 0931 35 Heavy Vehicles & Mach. 044-343 2110. PASTEL SALES, setup and training. 36 Wanted / Swop etc Faulty Microwave? Phone Hands on Exercise weights. R150. Call 083 270 Call C A Mather Accounting. 044 343 Electrical for free quote. Call 083 297 Slow Roasted Coffee @ The Shed, 6054 2202 or 083 779 7934 1929 Mosaic Village, offers a fine selection of ______Nuut Yskas/Vrieskas en Microgolf. NB. Classified adverts for craft coffee and artisinal baked goods. 9. Clothing HEUNIS Plumbing & Electrical. All R2200.00 (albei) Tel Danie 079 588 5557 the next issue need to be in by Monday to Saturday. www.slowroasted Maintenance & Construction Qualified in Monday 11th December 2017. coffee.co.za Rust Stain Remover for fabric. 50ml both trades COC Certificates. Call 082 Rest Assured queen size Bed as new, Faxed or emailed classies will not be for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from 972 3911 [email protected] small Safe, wooden Work Bench. 343 WANTED : Sedgefield Hospice placed without proof of payment the Edge offices. For enquiries Verity 2053 Shoppe need your second hand Graphic Designer needed part time with Coral 076 619 3659 Is your stove working properly & draw and Website experience. Sedgefield - send goods. Have a clean out and help others safe? If not call Hands on Electrical - 083 Rust Stain Remover for Fabric. 50ml with your unwanted items! Please drop SOOZI’S Baby & Kidz (Birth to ±8 cv to linda@bestofgolf southafrica.com 044 Pep LONG TERM RENTAL WANTED 297 1929 for R25. R45 for 100ml. Available from 3431004 Senior couple looking to rent long off or give them a call 044 343 1722 years old) Hand crafted & other popular ______the Edge offices. term in Sedgefield Area. 2 bedroom ______labels. Also, Swimsuits, Ragdolls, Wooden Toys & much more! Pick n Pay 14. Employment Offered with lock up garage, reference from 5. Boats & Accessories Yamaha Electone Organ R10000.00 Centre. Ph 044 3431813 / 082 771 0694 Stillbay. Willem 076 396 9029 Cecelia previous owner available, no pets. SLOW ROASTED COFFEE is looking Rubber Duck 5m - 50hp Yamaha Auto ______for a dynamic and confident person. 082 339 1470 Please call Milly on 083 407 5032 Lube R35 000.00 Sedgefield. Willem 10. Computers Front of House/Point of Sale. 6 days a ______Red Shed Nursery @ Old Nick Village, N2, 076 396 9029. Included petrol tank, red week - days only. Experience Required. Plettenberg Bay. Stunning indoor plants just flag, anchor, fire extinguisher, medical Computer Help & Support - 19. Home & Garden ______Email CV to vacancy.sedgefield@ Even Issues arrived - poinsettias, orchids, ferns & oriental kit, oar and trailer (not roadworthy). Martin - 082 576 5038 gmail.com Please no walk-ins A Q U A M A N P O O L C A R E 1. Accommodation to Rent Service. Maintenance. Pump Repairs. Alarm and Gate Batteries. Tel 3431960 lillies. Well worth the drive. Open 7days a week When good Apples go bad, call Mac 8.30am - 5pm. 084 727 1777 Groenvallei – 3 Bedr house to let, imm Sedgefield Boat & Canoe Hire. James Ironing Lady needed at Laundrette. Call 044 343 3237 / 072 704 2872 occ. O/plan living area, mod kitchen, full 082 824 9524, Heather 076 393 5835, Everything. We do Mac, iPad, iPhone & Please phone 084 609 6681. All DIY Hardware and Tools available @ bathroom, gar, pool, alarm, encl garden. Tanya 076 261 7822 everything else Apple. (T) (076) 815 ______Sedgefield Hardware. Tel 044 343 1960 R 7200 per month. Ph 0725558922 ______3092 or (082) 492 2332 (E) [email protected](W) 15. Employment Wanted 6. Building & Related Services ______www.maceverything.co.za Babysitters available - Experienced. Electrical Hardware @ Sedgefield H/Ware ______2. Accommodation Wanted Architectural Draughting Services. Day or night. Refs. Contact Cari 076 Phone Tracy 082 695 3119 / 044 343 11. 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(7) puzzles. clan Bob confused with Images become unfocused and a dark spot develops in the middle of the field of vision with floaters or "cobwebs" 11. Let out of the gambling seemingly drifting around. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to serious loss of sight and even blindness if it's not treated his highfalutin computer for the Garden follower? early enough. It's therefore essential that diabetics visit an ophthalmologist once a year. talk? (12) (5) 17. Some marijuana 12. First in the month of the Rack It's caused by abnormal changes in the blood vessels of the retina. users want it from those mountain. (9) Almost all patients with type 1 diabetes and 70 per cent of those with type 2 diabetes will develop this condition. As on high. (12) 13. Could that be the clan many as 21 per cent of type 2 diabetics already have a measure of eye damage by the time they're diagnosed with the 2 0 . M o n t g o m e r y bring the fiery pit to maturity. spice emporium. (6,7) Bob confused with his disease. Blanchfield cut short on the 14.The moment to confess? Do LOST OR (5,4) highfalutin computer talk? FOUND PETS mountain top. (4,5) it simultaneously. (2,3,4) (12) It can be corrected by means of laser therapy, injections into the eye and even the replacement of eye moisture. But 4. A single bedside table – all Tel: 044 384 1603 prevention is best so good diabetic control is essential. SAMURAI 22. Note that being tardy may that's left of a brief but intense 15. Did the ugly hump slip off 17. Some marijuana users SUDOKU intoxicate. (5) relationship. (3,5,5) the podgy fellow? (8) want it from those on high. Men are 10 times more likely to suffer from colour blindness. Have your child's eyes tested at the following ages: 1 or Mon & Fri: 10am-12.45pm; 2pm-4pm THE HOSPICE SHOP 2 3 . A n g r y t e n s a i d 6. In the end the ape lost a little 16. Diagnose anew the pained (12) as soon as he starts talking if you suspect there might be a problem. 6 - have it done along with school readiness tests. • Tues, Wed, Thurs : 10-12.45pm “Alternatively.” (7) expression. (8) Main Rd, Sedgefield 044 343 1722 bit of colour. (5) 20. Montgomery (5,4) 12 - a thorough eye test should be done before he goes to high school. • Sat: 9.30am-12.30pm 24. Above all, mine was in the 18. One overlooks child's 7. Let us know how to 'unwrite' Blanchfield cut short on the www .health24.com4. A single bedside table – all 14. The moment to confess? Do ear, nose and throat. (7) accommodation fee. (6) If you spend hours in front of a computer, give your eyes a break every 15 minutes by looking into the distance. something? (8) mountain top. (4,5) that's left of a brief but intense it simultaneously. (2,3,4) 25. Did new arrangement with 19. For reproducing a match Constantly staring at a computer screen, however, can make your eyes tired. 8. 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KAWS ISSUE 516 ON FOOT IN THE GARDEN ROUTE

Available from Deo Gratio Book Lounge and Coffee Shop. The author Judith Hopley will be at Scarab Market on Saturdays from 10am to 1:30pm for book signing.

CHURCH Entertainment, Leisure, Arts & Culture SERVICES Saturday 4th November 2017 from 4pm Happy AGS Lighuis NG Kerk H/v Waterfront Dr & Tide Str Dienste Sondae:- Sedgefield - 9:00 Knysna (Oorkant Fruit & Veg) Van af 10th Dec - 8:45 Birthday Dienstye : Sondae: Erediens 9h30 Sondagskool - 9:45 Sondagskool (Snr & Jnr) 8h45 Ds. Francois van Tonder The Knysna Plett Woensdae : Selbyeenkoms 19h00 Tel: (044) 343 2020 Donderdae : Bybelskool 18h30 Karatara - Skoolvakansies - 10.30 Concert Series Kontak : Kerkkantoor 044 382 6551 Sondagskool - 9:30 ‘Ed’ Sekretaresse 072 189 0215 Ds. Marius Coetzee Tel: (044) 356 2651 Kerkkantoor Tel: (044) 343 2033 20th September Anglican Chapelry of St. Aidan’s, Wilderness NG Kerk Die Vleie, Hoekwil Holy Communion Service 8:00am Kerkstraat. With much love Contact Nic Hanekom 044 850 1925 Kerkkantoor 044 850 1610 The Edge Team or Sondag Eredienste: Anne Pharoah 044 877 1753 April – September: 09:30 Oktober – Maart: 09:00 Athol Anglican Sedgefield : Leraar: Ds. Dawie le Roux See St Francis Tel. 044 850 1640; Sel: 084 532 9958 and Church of the Resurrection Pinkster Protestante Kerk Fugard’s Church of Christ Pentecostal Church Lynn van der Walt. Masedonië Gemeente Smutsville from drunkards Meeting 10am & 6pm Sondae: 9 - 10vm Sondag Skool; Nongogo is not the best of Tel: 076 068 2900 10 - 12nm Ere Diens p r o f e s s i o n s Herderspaar : Pastoor Joseph en by Melanie Baumeister e i t h e r. E n t e r Church of the Resurrection Sust Oosthuizen 073 668 0995 ' J o h n n y ' (CPSA - Anglican) The Isithatha Actors from ( S i g q i b o David Curry Ave, Smutsville Presbytarian Sedgefield : Gqebera in Port Elizabeth are M u t a s e ) , a CAR BOOT For service times contact See St Francis travelling to Cape Town and young, energetic Petronella Buis 084 252 1698 Sedgefield Christian Church have chosen to perform Athol t a b l e - c l o t h SALE Deo Gloria Sunday services @ 09h30 Fugard's 'Nongogo' in salesman who Paradise Lake 09h30 Afrikaans. Friday evenings Unashamed Youth Sedgefield at Studio 42, our ignites a spark in Every second Sunday from 9 a m - 1 2 p m t h e S t e a m Interkerklike Kinderkerk Pastor Juan & Tammy Pienaar own little local theatre, in Uil Queeny & Johnny. Photo by Q u e e n y t h a t Aand dienste : 18h00 081 749 2534 Street. encourages her to aim to earn Whistle Station hosts a Car Woensdagaande : 19h00 Lering [email protected] Lubella Photography an honest living. Boot Sale. Navrae: Past Danie & Karin de Bruyn The show is directed by Sharon workshopped plays in the T h e r e l a t i o n s h i p a n d One Man’s Junk is another DID YOU KNOW ... 044 343 1301 or 084 714 7023 Sedgefield Seventh-day Rother, a drama teacher who Man’s Treasure! Bargain • that a Hospice Nurse is vital to township during apartheid and encounters with characters Adventist Church works with this Lotto sponsored hunters or those who want to the terminally or chronically ill patients? Elohim gemeente Saturday mornings: beyond - always as a volunteer, from her present life build to a They provide palliative care to improve project. One of the older actors Protea gemeenskapsaal - Karatara 9:15 Song Service and Bible Study, driven by a passion for Theatre. tense climax, and 'Queeny' declutter come down this pain and symptom control and in the group is Phambili Sondae: 09:00, Kinderkerk tydens 11am Divine Service in He plays the role of 'Patrick', the finds herself trapped in the Sunday 13th August to browse support the family in caring for patients Ncanyisa, who developed and at home. diens Sedgefield Municipal Boardroom. township drunk. world, not of her design. or sell your wares. The cost is Kerkkantoor: 082 896 6387 Ph 081 270 7212 R50 per vehicle. Hospice is holding a Cake and Book sale Pastoor: Hansie Strydom The play is set in 'Queeny's' Tickets are available at the If the weather is bad it will be St Anthony's Catholic Church COACHING There will be no (Silindikuhle Tembani) shebeen door, R80 per ticket and R70 postponed to the following on Friday the 7th of July starting at Evangelisch-Lutherische Mass - Sundays 8.00am coaching during the month of Gemeinde SüdKap in the 1950's. She is a former for pensioners, on Saturday 2 Sunday. 50% of all proceeds Weds & Fridays 9:30am December. 10:00. Rondevleihoogte Cnr Sysie / Flamingo Streets prostitute and now owns a December at 18h00 and on are donated to local charities. Peter Lor 076 649 3050 044 382 1391 shebeen. She feels regret about Sunday 3 December at 15h00 The station will be open so you Calling all cake makers if you would like to make a donation to XMAS Luncheon – To those her past and earning money for a matinee performance. can enjoy a cup of coffee and a Hospice please bake a cake or pie and deliver them to the Hospice Knysna Presbyterian Church St Francis United Church members who supported the nice breakfast! Call Joe on shop either on the Thursday between 10:00 and 12:45 or on the Sundays 9.00am, 14 Clyde Street, Communion Service 8.00am Club by attending the luncheon a 044 343 1052 / 072 487 0395 morning of the sale. Many thanks. Office 044 382 7722 Family Service & Sunday School 9.30am big thank you! A great time was Please would Ida Terblanche contact the Hospice shop as the Rev Wayne van Heerden Communion Service 9.30am - had by all. The food was incorrect telephone number was recorded in the book. 083 633 9777, 044 384 2109 (4th Sunday of month) All welcome! TORTOISE ALERT!! Please excellent! [email protected] Cnr Swallow Drive / Pelican Lane everyone – watch out for Thank you to Caroline, Jean, 044 3431702 tortoises. They are out in force THE HOSPICE SHOP Main Rd, Sedgefield Mon- & Fri: 10am-12.45pm; 2pm-4pm • Lakeside Baptist Church Gloria and Allanah for cooking, and we all need to be careful laying up and making the salads. Tues, Wed, Thurs : 10-12.45pm • Sat: 9.30am-12.30pm Sedgefield Primary School Suid-Kaap Christen Familie 044 343 1722 Sunday morning : 9:00 a.m when arriving and leaving the A very big thank you to Gordon Laerskool Sedgefield Primary School Club. Sunday School and crèche Sunday: 11am, Wednesday: 7pm for cooking great chickens! Also Pastor Lee Peterson 071 485 8013 thanks to the barmen and all the Ladies Pastor: Leon & Elmarie Terblanche CLUB DRAWN PAIRS - The 081 271 1551. [email protected] others that helped. Regards Methodist Sedgefield : See St Assist Pastor: André & Soné Rossouw list is on the board. Closing date Francis Philip 072 341 7099 for entries is 3 January and Golf matches commence on 9 Ned. Herv. Kerk Outeniqua Good bowling everyone Truth Centre Church January. Ladies Golf Eredienste: George 9.00vm OFF THE MAT Sedgefield Town Hall 11.00vm @ The Old Chapel Sunday 9.30am C L U B (Buffelsbaai pad, agter Riverdeck ) General Overseers: H A N D I C A P Telefoon: 044-8712125 Dr Levael and Ps Alicia Davis S I N G L E S Next Full Moon: 084 804 6558 or 078 992 4723 New Apostolic Church List is on the TIDE TABLE 3 December 2017 Sedgefield Congregation board. The 29 November - 13 December 2017 Full Moon New Moon Wilderness Christian Fellowship closing date Plumbago Street, Sedgefield Sunday Service & Children’s Wednesday 19h30pm - 20h30pm for entries is Wed 29 low tides 06:13 18:50 high tide 12:28 Church 9.30am. sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:24 moonrise 14:45 moonset 02:22 Sunday 9.00am to 10am Evening service (last Sunday) 6.00pm 31 December Enq: Anthony Davis - 083 641 5027 Wilderness Hotel, (Old Karos Hotel) and matches Thur 30 low tides 07:01 19:35 high tides 00:52 13:13 George Road, Wilderness commence on sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:25 moonrise 15:50 moonset 02:58 Pastors: Chris & Trudie Smit 6 January. Fri 1 low tides 07:44 20:16 high tides 01:40 13:56 044 877 0307 or 084 240 5414 Debella Team winners of the Barefoot Bowls Competition sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:26 moonrise 16:56 moonset 03:36 Sat 2 low tides 08:24 20:56 high tides 02:23 14:38 sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:27 moonrise 18:05 moonset 04:18 WILDERNESS BRIDGE CLUB Sun 3 low tides 09:05 21:38 high tides 03:06 15:21 15th November 2017 22 November 2017 Atlantic Spurs Netball sunrise 05:10 sunset 19:28 moonrise 19:16 moonset 05:05 1st Bella Scoccia / Shannon 1st Bella Scoccia / Barbara vd Mon 4 low tides 09:48 22:20 high tides 03:49 6:06 Woodliffe 66.25% Noort 58.33% The Local Atlantic sunrise 05:10 sunset 19:28 moonrise 20:24 moonset 05:58 2nd Chris & Margaret von 2nd Ray Hutchinson / Kay Phillips Spurs Netball Club recently hosted their Tue 5 low tides 10:32 23:02 high tides 04:33 16:51 Solms 53.24% 56.25% sunrise 05:10 sunset 19:29 moonrise 21:28 moonset 06:57 annual prize giving at 3rd Michael & Christine 3rd Iain Campbell / Pam Leppan & Sedgefield Arms Wed 6 low tides 11:19 23:46 high tides 05:17 7:37 Stock 52.55% Jean Taylor / Meg Isherwood 53.47% sunrise 05:10 sunset 19:30 moonrise 22:26 moonset 08:01 where Eden Netball We meet every Wednesday at the Wilderness Hotel. Federation awarded Thu 7 low tide 12:09 high tides 06:04 18:26 Registration at 1.15 pm, play starts 1.30 pm. Visitors and new members members with the sunrise 05:10 sunset 19:31 moonrise 23:17 moonset 09:07 most welcome. Contact Johan 044 343 2158 or Margaret 082 856 6804. following certificates. Fri 8 low tides 00:32 13:06 high tides 06:56 19:19 sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:32 moonrise - moonset 10:13 Aletta Hardnick Club Sat 9 low tides 01:21 14:17 high tides 07:56 20:22 Chair - Atlantic Spurs sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:32 moonrise 00:01 moonset 11:18 Netball Club Finalist Sun 10 low tides 02:20 15:55 high tides 09:11 21:41 13 NOVEMBER 2017 20 NOVEMBER 2017 in the Category Club sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:33 moonrise 00:40 moonset 12:20 1 Leslie and Pam 60.71% 1 Leslie and Pam 62.50% Improvement, Mon 11 low tides 03:43 17:28 high tides 10:37 23:10 2 Judy and Toni 57.74% 2 Howard and Dougie 60.42% Eva Solomons - Best sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:34 moonrise 01:16 moonset 13:20 Centre Court Player - 3 Annette and Terry 55.95% 3 Mike and Reinet 59.38% Tue 12 low tides 05:21 18:35 high tide 11:50 We meet in the Catholic Church hall, Sysie/Flamingo Streets every Monday A League, sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:35 moonrise 01:49 moonset 14:17 Clive Solomons - Best at 18h45 to play at 19h00. New pairs very welcome. Wed 13 low tides 06:29 19:22 high tides 00:23 12:45 Enquiries : Geoff 044 343-2998 or Bernard 044 343-2741. Coach. (Seen L-R) sunrise 05:11 sunset 19:35 moonrise 02:21 moonset 15:14

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Ladies Golf PLEASE NOTE OUR DEADLINES Trans Outeniqua MTB Tour 2018 NEXT EDGE: Wednesday 13 December 2017 - Issue 528 DEADLINES:- Display: Thursday 7 December 2017 The Garden Route is known as mountains, the Trans Outeniqua work for you and included in the CLASSIFIEDS: Monday 11 December 2017 one of the most beautiful areas 5 Day MTB Tour will start in the entry fee are three meals per day, Classifieds Ads can be placed @ The Edge, 63 Main Road, Sedgefield in South Africa and plays host rural hamlet of Great Brak River TriSport support vehicles to or emailed to [email protected] to various trail-running and with the first day finishing in transport gear, 4 nights' cycling events. From 23 to 27 Herbertsdale. Day two will take accommodation, medical back- M a y 2 0 1 8 , M T B a n d riders on a 71 km ride from up, and a bike wash every day. cyclocross riders will have the Herbertsdale to the Rooiberg And don't forget the great food opportunity to cycle for five Lodge outside Van Wyksdorp. and hospitality at the various Sedgefield Kickboxing Academy Grading days across three different On day three, riders will depart venues that this area is famous mountain ranges, using only from Van Wyksdorp for the for! S e d g e f i e l d S p o r t gravel roads and quiet tar road ostrich capital of the world – Cash prizes will be awarded to Kickboxing Academy sections. Oudsthoorn. The next day will be the overall male and female (SKA) recently had their The event takes place in the a 64 km ride from Oudsthoorn to winners but participants are grading at the Town hall Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Herold Wine Farm with the fifth welcome to just go at their own in Sedgefield. Reserve which is one of the and final day ending back at Pine pace and enjoy the beautiful The grading took place biggest biospheres in the world Creek in Great Brak River - landscape with their riding over three days during and the Trans Outeniqua MTB completing the circular route. friends. which all the students Tour is a great way to experience This 5-day event will cover a For more information, visit the Robben Island were tested on their it. By taking part in this event total distance of 338 km and is TriSport website, contact Janine fitness, technique and you are also supporting the great long-distance training but on [email protected] or call fighting capabilities. 16 reserve's work in bringing us still doable for the intermediate her on 083 662 2022. Follow students were successful closer to a sustainable world. to fit mountain biker as no TriSport SA on Facebook for i n c o m p l e t i n g t h i s Traversing the Langeberge, technical riding is required. regular updates on this and other gruelling, but rewarding Rooiberge and Outeniqua TriSport has done all the hard events. training regime and are all very proud of earning their next degree in Kickboxing !

Sedgefield SKA believes focus on your goal. It trains the is a great feeling to overcome that martial arts is not just mind to increase awareness and something you thought you fighting. It teaches you to be improves your capacity to handle could never do! completely in the moment and to extremely stressful situations. It Gentlemen’s Winners of Golf the Protea Cup 16/11/17 The Winners of the Protea Only 16 golfers pitched for the Cup came from Knysna Monthly Mug competition as Bowling Club. no doubt a number of m o m m y s ’ b o y s w e r e L-R: Poalo Vitali, Margaret concerned about the possibility Vitali, Steve Wright, Sharon of rain. The day turned out to be All the guy's who went on the annual tour of the Sedgefield Shaw, Philip Hendrickse a glorious one for golf and the Gentlemen's Golf Club , They would like to thank Vonn and (President of Sedgefield eventual winner of the A Rodney for the sponsorship of the team shirts. Bowling Club) Division, playing medal, was Jeanette Botha and Bruce McKay. D a v e H e r b s t f i r i n g a Pieter Schnetler. The B division, where the raw remarkable net 47. In second 23/11/17 talent lies, was won by that place was Trevor Pohl with 49 Congratulations must be effervescent athlete, John LB. and Pieter Schnetler with 52. extended to the staff at the Links Later in an interview with the The winner of the B Division course as it is in the best journalist from the Complete playing Stableford was Jan condition it has probably ever Golfer, he modestly admitted Potgieter with 32 points, been. And so it should be for the his scintillating success was followed by Brian Gerard on first round of the annual due to modeling his swing on 31 and John LB on 29. Please Championship, when even the that of Brandon Grace, note that only 16 holes were weather came out to play. The another local who has also met played due to the first having competition is played over two with victories somewhere, become a lake. days in the Stableford format and probably in the equestrian However, the true hero of the is the cherry of the year. The A field. He scored a remarkable day, winning the infamous Division’s winner of the first 40. In a distant second place “Duck” aka ‘Ali’s Ailment’ round was that extremely was Brian (blue eyed) Stewart was Hamish Ledingham with a capable and amiable golfer, and even further back in the world beating lowest score of Terry Savage, with a net 55, distant haze of third place was 13 points, thanks to a followed by Derek van Zyl, a Brian Gerard with 37. He only remarkable 7 on the first 9. mile behind on 56, and Ian achieved this after a count-out The day concluded with a very Wright on 57 (even further with Jan Lotter who has successful braai. Thanks to back!) appealed the decision. And rightly so.

plays with a driver. Think you was Daleen Schooling on 58 and Pine Lake Golf Ladies’ should start using your driver there were a number of ladies Daleen. Helen Pahl and Daleen that tied on 59 points for 3rd Schooling drew on 34 points. position. Well done to Barbara Golf Helen won the prize for the day a Renfield, Colleen St Clair, Janet Pedicure donated by Albey Wood and Helen Pahl and fourth FRIDAY 17th November were Wendy Mack and Almarie Our barefoot golf day became a Alberts on a count out. Janet Wood won the stableford Mead. wear your ‘Wellies’ day after the Closest to the pin was awarded to competition on 38 points. The very heavy and welcome Sandra Van T Slot and the following few birdies were shot downfall of rain during the week. following birdies were shot: as the wind made it rather We played a new format which Helen Pahl on the 3rd, 9th and difficult to be accurate: Meg was: anyone scoring a bogey 15th, Marina van der Westhuizen Isherwood on the 18th, Elize would get 1 point, shooting a par on the 7th, Elize Mackenzie- Mackenzie-Blom on the 9th, would earn 2 points, birdies 3 Blom on the 4th and 14th, Helen Pahl on the 4th, Liz points and an eagle 6 points. Barbara Renfield on the 9th and Stewart on the 9th and Daleen Once the scores were added 11th, Colleen St Clair on the Schooling on the 13th and 18th. everyone added half their 18th, Charlene Blacker on the Well done to all the ladies. handicap to the total. At the same 3rd and Delahvonne Veldtmann time we played an individual Friday 24th November on the 15th. Well done to stableford competition. Nearest It was wonderful to see 20 ladies everyone who participated. You the pin was awarded to Joy in their Club shirts, arriving to all did marvellously. A huge Herbst. All the ladies were game participate in the first round of thank you to Innovative glass to try and hit the longest drive our championships. Everyone design as they have also with their opposite hand. All went off the first tee at various sponsored our new trophies, right handed ladies hit with a left times and many found the which will be awarded after the handed driver and Joy Herbst format of medal quite nerve final round at our AGM on the 8 who is the only left handed lady racking, nevertheless everyone December. We ended our hit the ball with a right handed gave it their best shot. The fabulous day of golf with pizzas, driver. The lady who had the morning results were as follows: drinks and nominations for 2018 longest drive was Daleen First with a net score of 56 was committee. Schooling and she said she never Elize Mackenzie-Blom, Second