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Klaas's Cuckoo KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCKING ON SUMMER'S DOOR Birds in Pinelands Apologies to Bob Dylan for twisting his song title, but that's just what it feels like we are Klaas's Cuckoo is a welcome visitor to doing as we weather the sting in this winter's tail. Please Summer, let us in! Pinelands gardens where it specialises in Last week's phone and internet blackout in Pinelands was a sharp reminder that for all eating the very hairy caterpillars that are our wonderful technology that we take for granted, nature really has us at her mercy. avoided by other birds. Our Klaas's Cuckoos Our electronic lifelines can so easily be swept away in an instant, leaving us at odds and begin to call at the start of winter, typically ends when our 'normal' life is suddenly taken offline. in early June, and the piercing "meit-jie" call of the males can be heard through Although it played havoc with many businesses, the positive side for me was a reminder to Spring. If you follow the source of the of how business was done before email and internet. When you wanted to speak with call on a clear winter's day, you will often someone you went to see them. Because you weren't paying to talk to them on the find the iridescent green and white male phone, you took your time to just chat before getting down to business and you ended perched high in a tree attempting to attract the conversation with a handshake instead of an End Call button. females. His contribution to raising the The terseness and impersonality of an email was also absent. Writing a note or letter young ends after mating, and the female is to someone was a slow and considered process. Without a backspace or delete button also a shirker of responsibility and will seek you chose your words carefully and really thought about what you were going to write. out the nest of a Southern Double-collared Because an immediate reply was not expected, you also had time to consider how you Sunbird in which to lay her eggs. The similar would respond. It allowed time for emotions to subside before dashing off an angry Diederik Cuckoo, with its red eye and bold reply or hasty ill-conceived thought. Emoticons or LOL's weren't needed to explain your face markings, only arrives in Pinelands in feelings — when you are face-to-face you just know what mood is behind the words. September and is often to be found in the I do believe that 'progress' is both good and inevitable. But is the trade-off worth it? … vicinity of Cape Weaver colonies. Who knows? So let's use all these tech tools as best we can to serve, not rule us. Text and image by Dr Callan Cohen, director Our bulging calendar this month is another indication that we are coming out of of Birding Africa tours (www.birdingafrica. hibernation with plenty of local events, fairs and fêtes. Here's hoping that this is the com) and co-author of The Southern African last big cold front of the season and clear skies to braai under are just around the corner. Birdfinder: where to find 1400 species in southern Africa and Madagascar, Struik Nature. Enjoy the issue. Max Schutte Editor Contact Us Max Schutte tel • 021 531 3324 cell • 073 644 1288 Photographer and Writer email • [email protected] Pinelands Glynnis Schutte post • The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450 Regular Contributors We have ideas for articles, but we also Tail rsSince 1998 Heleen Meyer freelance food consultant We button up all your tailoring requests and invite you to send us your suggestions, cover all your cushion or curtaining needs Callan Cohen of Birding Africa or even contribute a story or some news. Carol Booth of Cannons Creek Email us at We also make dining room Independent School [email protected] chair loose fitted covers, Sue Torr of Crue Consulting aprons, table cloths, place Our Rate Card contains advertising mats and serviettes details, publication schedules and artwork Send content for the November 2013 requirements. View the Rate Card on our edition by 18 October 2013 website www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za Zip into All contributions, photographs and text, submitted to The Muse Magazine can a branch be sent to [email protected]. The Muse reserves the right to make near you alterations to submitted contributions. 021 532 3480 Second Floor, Howard Centre October 2013 | the muse | 1 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.zaClaremont • • Gardens Kenridge • • www.tailorcapetown.co.za

PinelandsTailors-S5-032.indd 1 11/07/2013 9:19 PM Community calendar 1 October 7 October Look out for the Dance Co show at Amputee Support Group Meeting cannons creek Quiz Evening Boys High School. Held on the first Tuesday of the month at at PIZZERIA Villagio Call Viv 083 273 2159 or 021 531 8976. Lower Ground, Dick Williamson Medical Come to Pizzeria Villagio, Howard Centre, Centre, Vincent Palotti Hospital, from 6:30pm at 7pm for a fun evening. Tickets are R80 26 October until 8:30pm. Call Carol Millar 083 261 9840. including supper. For more information cannons creek annual craft contact Terri van Haght on 021 531 5011 or market and car boot sale 2 October [email protected]. Starting at 9am till 2pm at Cannons Creek on Dan Sleigh at Pinelands Library the corner of Princess Path and Nursery Way. Pinelands resident and novelist, 9 October For more information contact Terri van Haght Dan Sleigh will be speaking at 10am. Tea Electricity saving Demo on 021 531 5011 or [email protected]. will be served. Call 021 531 4658. There will be a demonstration of the Hot Box in the library committee room at 10am. 26 October 5 October Call the library 021 5314658. Family Fun / Sports Festival e-waste collection day The Youth Possibility Centre will be hosting Bring your electronic or electrical 12 October their second annual fundraising Festival equipment to Jeffares & Green, 14 Central Mini Market at Thornton Place at Pinelands High School from 8am. There Square, Pinelands from 10am to 2pm to Come from 9am until 12:30pm to the will be 10 sports tournaments or events, be safely refurbished, dismantled and/or mini market where there will be cakes, food and refreshments, over 100 market recycled. Call Tamara Drake 021 532 0940. puddings, pancakes, teas, hot dogs, second stalls, and rides. See article on page 10. hand clothing, white elephant, plants and Call Sharon Taylor at 072 035 0466 or email 5 October books for sale. Call Jenny on 082 8333 988. [email protected]. cannons creek high school Daring Design Fashion Show 19 October 27 October Come at 6:30pm for 7pm to the Pinelands National Stamp Day Dutch reformed church turns 70 Club in Lonsdale Way. Tickets R30 each Come to the Pinelands Library Activities The week long celebrations from 21 - 27 from Terri van Haght at 021 531 5011. Hall to see and learn more about this October will culminate in a Thanksgiving engaging hobby. There will also be a Service on Sunday 27 October at 9:30am. display table in the Howard Centre Post Pinelanders are warmly invited to the service. Office. In addition their will be a month long display at the library. 30 October let us get your home Pinelands Stamp Circle spring fresh 22 October The circle will be holding its annual general U3A Literature Group meeting followed by a stamp bourse, in the Come to the Pinelands Library Meeting Room activities hall of the Pinelands Library at at 2:30 pm. Henriette Rose-Innes will be the 7:15pm. All the winning one page exhibits speaker. Call Viv 082 718 9502 or 021 689 5861. for the past year will also be on display. Call John 021 531 1954 or David 021 531 4015. 24 October Caring for parents 30 October ABA CleaningPROFESSIONAL • RELIABLE A panel of experts will answer questions Steel Magnolias support group related to financial matters at the Pinelands Cancer survivors Catherine Hermans and CARPET, UPHOLSTERY High School Library from 7:30pm to Yolandi Reiche host a monthly cancer support 9:00pm. Tea is served. The cost is R25 per group meeting at Peak Inn Guest House at & GENERAL CLEANING person. Call Val Jackson at 021 531 3922. 20 Peak Drive at 7pm. Guest speakers cover Our double dry DEEP STEAM CLEANING varied topics including nutrition as well as carpets, rugs & upholstery system ensures emotional needs. Call Yolandi 073 207 7022 or Pre-occupation and items are left as 24 October Blood donor clinic Catherine 072 040 7563. once-off general cleaning dry as possible. Flood damage recovery Donate at the WPBTS clinic at Saint Dry cleaning available Stephen's Church Hall, Central Square from 2 November 3pm to 7:15pm. Information subject to Summer Craft Market at COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES change. Call 021 507 6300. St Stephens church Tailor-made professional cleaning services to Get your Christmas presents early at St meet your exact needs on a once-off or on a 25 & 26 October Stephens church hall, 7 Central Square, contract basis at corporate rates. Dance Co Show from 10am till 3pm. Tea, cakes and meals AFTER HOURS Professional will be on sale. Call 021 531 3350. AND Uniformed Staff SATURDAY SERVICE Established 1992 ADvertise your EVENTS! email [email protected]. CONTACT US Send content for the November 2013 edition by 18 October 2013 CALL 021 689 2333 • 072 238 4047 [email protected] October 2013 | the muse | 2 www.abacleaning.co.za

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A recent sale of a property in Pinelands has owed and then give the owners two months in once again highlighted the malady of allowing a which to come up with the funds failing which the Recently Sold financial institution to attach your property and property would be sold for a market related price then to have it sold at a sale in execution. and the “profit” shared with them. Recently we were asked to do a valuation of a

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8 months and as a result the sheriff had attached to market the property would not be needed. Pinelands their home. Despite their financial difficulty To our amazement the property was sold at the home had been kept in beautiful condition auction in August for R920 000, some R400 000 and one could see how house proud they were. below market value. This wonderful scheme had When enquiring why it had taken them so long now cost them their home and an impaired credit R3.695m to seek assistance they explained that they were record. To put it mildly, I was disgusted in the way hoping for funds to come through to settle the certain organisations pray on the distressed.

outstanding amount, which did not materialise. At Seeff we have a Distressed Seller Programme Pinelands We valued the property and told them that we where, together with the financial institutions, could line up a number of buyers prepared to you could save yourself both the loss of capital Recently Let purchase the property for around that mark. and an impaired credit record. It also assists a Unfortunately they had entered into an agreement potential buyer with the acquisition of finance. with, dare I say it, a very dicey organisation who So, please do not let it happen to you, just had promised them that they would “sort out the

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Seeff-M1-034.indd 1 18/09/2013 12:34 PM Community news Winter Rains make for good canoeing to Milnerton Lagoon Thursday afternoons during the 1st, 2nd When the Diep River occasionally floods, and 3rd terms each year. The school has a the canoe team get the opportunity to James Currie number of racing canoes that get allocated practice paddling on moving water. This Cannons Creek to paddlers each year. Each Thursday we paddle includes some fast flowing sections High School Life paddle a distance of approximately 6 of river and occasional narrow reed-lined Sciences Teacher km in the Milnerton lagoon and the Diep channels. Taking the team down the river and keen canoeist. River feeding the lagoon. Apart from is great fun and the paddlers always amaze on-going coaching in paddling style the me at how quickly they adapt to paddling pupils learn the various paddle strokes on moving water with all its swirling such as low braces, draw stokes, sweep disturbances and occasional whirl-pools. I have been coaching canoeing for boys strokes and backward paddling strokes. When swollen the Diep River has some very and girls at Cannons Creek High School for Other skills taught include self-rescue fast sections that need to be negotiated 13 years now. My experience of canoeing after a capsize — how to swim a capsized with due care. includes a ten year period of extensive canoe to the side, empty it, and get going Learning to paddle canoes is a valuable highly competitive racing in the Western again. Furthermore paddlers are trained life skill — canoeing is a sport one can Cape and on-going white-water paddling to manoeuvre their canoes in confined do from a young age and continue doing in the Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal. spaces — the old wood bridge supports throughout life. It takes one out of the The school uses the canoes and facilities at Woodbridge Island make an excellent normal routines of life into another world. at Milnerton Canoe Club to paddle on obstacle course to practise these skills. Canoeing is very popular at Cannons Creek among both boys and girls and often pupils have to wait a year to get onto the team as there are only a limited number of paddlers that can be accommodated for logistical reasons. Furthermore, each year the Matrics run the Orange River during the school’s Adventure Week Programme in Easter and doing canoeing with the school is a definite advantage in this regard. Canoeing is non-competitive at Cannons Creek, with the focus on developing basic paddling skills and fitness. Prior canoeing experience is not a pre-requisite for joining the sport.

Above from left: Matthew Fallon, James Rowland, Duncan Stuart, Matthew Barnard, and Jade Mansfield. On the afternoon of Thursday 29 August the team set off from the Blaauwberg Road Bridge where it crosses the Diep River, led by Canoeing coach James Currie. They caught the fast- flowing flood waters of the Diep River after days of rain and paddled the 10 km to the Milnerton Lagoon in just under an hour. The Cannons Creek paddlers are fast becoming a highly competent team of down-river paddlers. Photo taken at the Blaauwberg Road Bridge at the start of the trip. Right: David Newey and Jade Mansfield The Hills are Alive… with the Sound of Music Pinelands High School presented its annual dramatic production from 12-19 August 2013. The musical was a sell-out success. Pictured on the right are some of the cast members playing the Von Trapp family. Director Michael Harris notes that The Sound of Music first echoed from the Kent Stage at Pinelands High in 1988. The popular musical was again performed in 1999, and now in 2013 it seemed an obvious choice when there were so many good singing voices within the school. A play of this magnitude with the huge challenge of detailed sets, and demanding choreography needs From left to right: Micaela Booysen, Tayla-Rose Bisset, long gruelling rehearsals. Well done to all the cast, the orchestra Matthew Clothier, Rachelle La Grange, Caitlyn Snelling, and backsatge help for a skilful and enjoyable performance. Samantha Naldrett, Brittany Goldberg, and Brad Spaans. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za October 2013 | the muse | 4 Pinelands & Thornton Community news 021 531 0773 Central Square | Pinelands www.jawitz.co.za Workshadow Project for PROPERTIES Parklands Primary at Pizzeria Villagio Thinking of selling or WE DO IT On Saturday 31st August, Pizzeria Villagio at Howard Centre, renting your property? ALL THE TIME! hosted 7 grade 6 learners from Parkfields Primary in Hanover Park. This wonderful initiative, instigated by Villagio and co- SALES AGENTS ordinated by Mhani Gingi, will be the start of a series of visits by Richard Smith the grade 6 learners from Parkfields. Each month, until the end 083 557 7515 of the year, a different group of grade 6 learners will visit Villagio, The aim is to offer the learners the opportunity of experiential Linette Smith learning, through job shadowing and to encourage their use of 082 466 1825 literacy and numeracy skills in a practical manner. * asking price Jovanka Micovic, Villagio’s gracious owner, accompanied by her daughter, Sandra and granddaughter, Alexa, welcomed FOR SALE SOLD BY US the learners to Villagio where they were given a tour of the restaurant kitchen, introduced to the staff, who gave an excellent overview of what working in a restaurant and being a waitron involves, introduced to menu planning and costing, how important relationships in business are, and how you can achieve your goals by believing in yourself and your ability and through hard work and perseverance. Valuable life skills for these young Pinelands *R5.200m Pinelands *R520 000 learners. The chef was all important in providing pizza dough for the learners to make their own dough creations and of course FOR SALE SOLD BY US their pizzas, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed! Thank to Villagio, for leading the way and who knows, perhaps ’s future masterchef is in the making, right here.

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Mrs. Nicole Masureik Pinelands High Head of Life Sciences and School scoops IT Education Manager at Pinelands High School awards at the Science Expo DIETARY The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is Ridge Swartz and Patrick Noah also SUPPLEMENTS won gold with their project Improving helping you achieve and maintain South Africa’s biggest science fair for grade 5 to 12 learners, and this year it was held Intumescent Paints to Combat Shack Fires optimal health and well-being from 20 to 22 August at the Good Hope in an Informal Settlement. Patrick is 18 and Centre. Open to all pupils from the Western hopes to be an entertainment lawyer and Cape — there were 318 projects from 39 a sound engineer. He and Ridge chose this schools and a total of 458 entrants. project because they wanted to help society. South Africa is calling for improvements The gold medal winners have been invited in education, especially in the fields of to attend the International Science Fair mathematics, science and technology. in Johannesburg during the September At the same time, the global economy holidays, representing Cape Town. is forcing many companies to limit their Kristen Sables and Michaela du Plessis won THE PHARMSTORE RANGE expenditure in areas of skills development a silver medal for their project The Influence IMMUNOBOOST PLUS NEUROTONE and learning. It has never been more of Celebrities on the Young Public. Immune system Combat stress imperative than it is now to look at more Bronze medal winners were Rebecca booster to fight disease on the move Jansen van Rensburg and Justine Klein 90 Capsules • R38 30 Tablets • R27 creative ways of expanding the country’s skills base, putting promising learners on with Memory Mnemonics; Kulthum Waggie VITAMIN C K17 HAIR and Mesharn Naidu with Can We Learn An essential nutrient For vibrant, shiny the path to academic success. and antioxidant and healthy hair Eleven out of the 20 Pinelands High School to Be Ambidextrous?; Ethan and Joshua 60 x 250mg Tablets • R22 30 Tablets • R20 Brink with The Effect of Dynamic vs Static projects won medals — 8 bronze, 1 silver Exercises on Pulse Rate; Ali Ridha Khan with OMEGA 3 FISH OIL SUNBRELLA and 2 gold. For a healthier Antioxidant sun Hydroponics; Darren Cupido and Noerah heart and arteries protection for skin Gold medal winner Sam Pothier, with his Allie with Technology Addiction; Jodie 30 Capsules • R27 30 x 1000mg Capsules • R27 project The Mathematical Relationship Pothier and Kelsy Mohd with The Best FLAXSEED OIL CALMAG C Between Cubes and Spheres, is 16 and would Way to Teach a Child the Alphabet; Imraan Plant derived essential Stronger, healthier like to study maths and philosophy at UCT fatty acids source bones and teeth Jacobs and Edward Kiman with Which Type 30 x 1000mg Capsules • R27 60 Tablets • R22 after leaving school. He chose the project of Grass Grows Faster? and Narian Naidu SPIRULINA SUCRALOSE SWEETENER because he finds geometry interesting and and Chad Moodley with How Does the A natural Aspartame free, he feels there is a lot to discover in it. Colour of Light Affect Plant Growth? nutritional supplement very low kilojoules 60 x 500mg Tablets • R27 100 Tablets • R20 Below: Group Photo of the Pinelands High EVENING PRIMROSE OIL HAIR, NAIL & SKIN School Science Expo participants, taken at Healthier skin, joints MULTIVITAMIN and hormone system Strong nails and hair the prize giving. 30 x 1000mg Capsules • R27 and glowing skin Right top: Ex PHS pupil Daniel Mabuggwe 60 x 500mg Capsules • R27 30 Tablets • R20 won a silver medal at the Cape Town Expo GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN in 2011, and returned this year as a judge. For healthier joints He is seen here with PHS students Jodie 60 Tablets • R44 Pothier and Kelsy Mohd. ODOR EATERS FOOTCARE RANGE Right below: Cape Town Expo 2013 - Ultra Comfort insoles (singles) R50 looking down on the projects on display. Ultra Comfort insoles (3 pack) R120 Durable insoles (singles) R75 Foot Powder R75 Foot and Shoe Spray R75 Sports Foot and Shoe Spray R75

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Community News A Tall Ship Adventure for Jeroen Bormans

St. Georges Grammar School pupil, 15 year old Jeroen Bormans, will be going on a LEAP SCHOOL DEBATING 6 month sailing trip on a tall ship from Amsterdam to Team shares first place the Caribbean with School at Sea, a Dutch non-profit organisation.

Above: The Leap debating team that attended the 'United Nations' debate He will be joined by 33 children of the same age group, on 7 September. From left: Ziyanda Ntshikose, Noluyolo Zanendaba, five fully qualified teachers and five professional crew Ambesa Mlindi, Zizipho Mhlambiso. from 23 October 2013 to 16 April 2014 — outside the hurricane season! On 7 September the local Provincial Houses of Parliament hosted the schools They will be taught celestial navigation, working in mock United Nations Debate "Water is a commodity to be sold, not a human groups, maritime environmental issues, sailing on a tall right". Schools attending the debate are given the opportunity to represent ship, emergency procedures, cooking, and about other different countries. The LEAP school students were representing Australia cultures, by staying with selected families in Cuba. All and are to be commended for coming tie first with Springfield Convent, who this without skipping one class as the team of teachers represented Nigeria. will guide them on a daily basis through their own This is a wonderful achievement for these students who do not have English curriculum. Also, they will be in contact with their own as their first language. Particular congratulations to Ambesa Mlindi who was school teacher via sea mail. voted best male speaker. Jeroen was successfully chosen after a stringent For the past 5 years LEAP has had representatives in the Western Province selection process and he has had to raise funding for the debating team, and two National representatives. This year 3 of the LEAP trip. He looks forward to the different form of education students have been selected to represent Western Province and will travel to which he feels will be enriching. The Muse hopes to the National Championships in Johannesburg in December. follow Jeroen's journey — and we wish him all the best!

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La Gratitude pre-Primary Cape Town School Celebrates ITS Smile Studios 50th Anniversary Everyday Dentistry NOW Surgical Dentistry OPEN! Prosthetic Dentistry DENTIST Biological Dentistry Dr L.M. Versfeld Aesthetic Dentistry BDS (WITS) Botox & Dermal Fillers CONTACT 021 531 8321 PineCare Medical Centre 082 857 7826 4 Mountbatten Ave, Pinelands Above: The 50 year old Bauhinia email: [email protected] Tree in the La Gratitude garden. Left: Rene Meissner, principal of La Gratitude Pre-Primary School and right Shannon Filmer, a teacher at the schoolCTSS--032.indd 1 24/07/2013 12:22 PM and President of the Pinelands Dr Louise Wigens Lions Club. Dr Ryan Cholwill La Gratitude Pre Primary School was and has its own governing body and their established by the ladies of the Dutch own constitution. Their fund raising efforts, GENERAL PRACTITIONERS Reformed Church in the early 60’s. Initially such as the well known Duck Race, are used they would meet at their homes, then at for school maintenance projects and for the Town Hall and the Hobbies Club, until buying much needed equipment. Garden Cities built their current building on The school encourages the children to Medical Aid Rates the corner of La Gratitude and Rheezicht. engage in charitable projects such as CareCross Approved The first Principal was Mrs Doris Schielle wrapping up Christmas presents for those PINELANDS 021 532 2010 Builders Warehouse Somerset West who taught with Mrs Owen-Wahl. They less fortunate than themselves, baking for BEDS FROM HOME Sunrise Park, Sunrise Circle, Ndabeni Interchange Interchange were followed by Mrs Snodgrass and Mrs Lenawo Children's Home, and giving part BED AND MATTRESS SPECIALIST Tokai • Honeywell Rd • 021 701 8259 021 852 9056 021 851 2421 Burnes. Mrs Meriel Parker took over from of their fund raising to the Fellowship Bible www.bedsfromhome.co.za • [email protected] Mrs Snodgrass and was Principal from 1969 School Pre-Primary School in Ottery, and Phone 021 531 4111 until 1983. Pam Geyer replaced Mrs Burnes, supporting various projects initiated by the and Rene Meissner, the current principal, Lions Club. Mutualpark, Pinelands SPRING BED SPECIALS! ADJUSTABLE BEDS replaced Pam Geyer in 1981. La Gratitude are combining their annual Imported German design. Rene Meissner, who attended the pre- Duck Race with their 50th anniversary www.westendmedicalsuite.co.za primary herself as a youngster, says the celebration on 2 November 2013. They Custom-made Single or King frames. PADLEY BEDDING school is community based and teaches are asking past parents and pupils to PREMIUM BED AND MATTRESS MAKERS Individual silent spindle motors for 47 Grade R and pre grade R children, and document any memories of their time at La FACTORY DIRECT PRICING!! comfortable sitting or sleeping offers after care. La Gratitude belongs to Gratitude and to send them with photos to Selection of Natural Latex mattresses. the Association of Independent Schools, [email protected]. DENTIST CLOE DREAMOPAEDIC DrWiggens-M5.inddDr 1 Elri de Villiers10/02/2013 11:16 PM SINGLE BEDSET DOUBLE BEDSET Robotics at Pinelands High NOW R1499 NOW R1799 A friendly practice providing a full Bonnel Spring. Medium firm feel. After much discussion and planning, range of dentistry for young and old 10 Year Warranty Pinelands High School launched Ideal for kids or spare room. Embarrassed Max 85kg pp. its Robotics Club in March 2013. to smile? Surgery Hours The Robotics Club provides cross- Mon - Fri HOSPITALITY curricular opportunities in science, 8am to 5pm SINGLE BEDSET DOUBLE or QUEEN PILLOWS SOLID WOOD BEDS & PEDESTALS technology, engineering and maths. Easy access NOW R1999 NOW R2599 Members of the It allows for creativity in design and and parking Oak • Teak Robotics Club 240mm Bonnel Spring. Medium firm Mahogany enables students to explore the world feel with cotton knit finish. Blackwood programming of engineering by building complex Maple • Kiaat LEGO NXT 15 Year Warranty American Poplar control systems. The Club has 15 ask about our robots. members and meets after school for an Restore your BLEACHING LUXURY ROSE ORTHOPAEDIC Above left: Phillipe La Grange hour from Tuesday to Friday. Key learning confidence now! SPECIALS DOUBLE or QUEEN KING BEDSET and Bradley Coleman. targets are: brainstorming solutions, Above right: Caleb Tobiansky teamwork and working with gear ratios. NOW R2999 NOW R4599 Chip Latex • R150 SOLID WOOD PEDESTALS from R1090 and Melissa Booysen. Ajax Way Bonnel Spring. Medium firm. Plush feel Granulated Memory • R280 SOLID WOOD HEADBOARDS 5 Ajax Way, Pinelands

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Theatrecraft Drama presented 2013 SHOWCASE at Pinehurst Primary School on 12, 13 and 14 September to record audiences, leaving standing room only on the last night. The production took the form of a Variety Show. In the words of the Grade 1 and 2 drama pupils, who introduced the evening, “We have a song, we have a dance, we have a story just for you”. The evening consisted of skits and sketches ranging from a wee buck who lands at Pinehurst school (The Buck stops here), to a Shakespeare spoof (King Henry 10th Part 7) and from Roald Dahl’s Cinderella to Liza Minelli’s Ring them Bells. The evening was varied and entertaining with 2013 SHowcase much of the content written and choreographed by drama teacher, Paula Pursch, and performed by the Theatrecraft Drama pupils ranging from 7 to 13 years old. In an added twist Paula Pursch showcased the talents of the Pinehurst staff in a tuckshop skit styled as a Western shoot-out with fizzy drink cans. A wonderful evening was rounded off with 30 past pupils and backstage helpers, plus a few parents, in a cut-down version of Grease complete with juke box, car and all the well-known songs and dances from the musical. With nearly 140 cast, over 200 costumes and 300 props this truly was a rollercoaster of story, song and dance. Triple Champions! Pinelands High School’s Under 19A Boys Squash team are now triple champions. They won the Schools A League, undefeated, the WP Men’s Knock Out Champs (WPCC cup; which is a tournament between 9th and 10th League teams) and the Men’s 10th League where they beat the nearest opponents by 11 points. In total they played 31 fixtures and only lost once.

From left to right: Joshua Brink, Ryan Yoo, Brad Simpson, Mr Rubin Van Wyk (Coach), Ethan Brink (WP squash player) and Julian Braun.

TODAY’S CHILDREN ARE THE FIRST Saturday 26 October 2013 GENERATION WITH A SHORTER LIFE EXPECTANCY THAN THEIR PARENTS FAMILY FUN AND PINELANDS YOUTH POSSIBILITY CENTRE SPORTS FESTIVAL fundraising festival at Pinelands High School The Youth Possibility Centre aims to provide a variety of FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS sports, recreation, leadership and other programmes for young people to learn life skills to help them connect Fun Run and Fun Walk along the canal with the real world of work and further education. 2.5km, 5km and 10km Entertainment by Mathew Gold, Jimmy Nevis, Garth Sports tournaments and events Kayster, Vocal Persuasion and more, with music by Kfm DJ involving young people from local schools: cricket, hockey, soccer, water polo, basketball, 125 Market Stalls netball, chess, table tennis, ultimate frisbee at Cannons Creek and PHS Alumni and parents versus students matches Rides and fun activities Fitness screening, health & wellness promotions Food and refreshments

Launch of the Nike Foundation to promote more active lifestyles for young people, with an educational session on ways to DESIGNED TO MOVE Campaign get kids moving and having fun before age 10 CHILDREN RUNNING, JUMPING & KICKING We hope to see you at the Festival and be invited to talk to your organization. Contact Don Shay at 021 532 2433 TO REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL or donshay@.co.za. More information at PHS website www.phs.org.za - click on the SPORTS tab

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Trollope (1815-1882), the writer, whose THE RED PILLAR BOX working career was in the British postal by David Kent, services. At first they were painted green, Secretary of Pinelands Stamp Circle but the "pillar box red" was far more visible. The old British red pillar box in Meadway Post boxes were in use even before the in PInelands, no longer in use, dates back invention of the postage stamp by Sir to between 1901 and 1910, going by the Roland Hill in 1840, but they were primarily insignia of King Edward VII cast on the front. wall mounted outside a post office for I know of three other similar boxes, one at posting of mail when the office was closed. the winery at , one at the As a mark of recognition to all the British upper cable station on and gold medal winners at the 2012 Olympics one at the . and Paralympics, a pillar box The identification insignias are as follows: in the home town of each of Above: stamps depicting the different colours Victoria — V R; Edward VII — E VII R; George the winning contestants was of pillar boxes around the world. In Ireland V — G V R; Edward VIII — E VIII R; George painted gold. and Hong Kong they are green and in Cyprus VI — G VI R; Elizabeth II — E II R or E R. yellow. What about the Guernsey Teletubby Visit the stamp display at the The pillar box, which stands at many street stamp? His name is PO (for post office?) and Pinelands Library during the his costume is pillar box red — you decide... corners throughout Britain, and in other month of October and on 19 Call David Kent 021 531 4015 or Martin countries, was the invention of Anthony October, National Stamp Day. Crawford, PSC Chairman, 021 689 5050.

FUN AND GAMES AT wildside Holiday club by Gavin van Haght The June/July holidays started with leader’ sessions. Theme days included; silly a bang at Pinelands Baptist Church, hats, odd shoes and funny hairstyles, and as, after weeks of preparation at the end of each morning, much to the and advertising, the first children kids’ delight, the leaders were put through started arriving bright and early on a vote-off in ‘Tribal Council’, resulting in Monday morning. Led by children’s two being dunked with all sorts of gross ministry leader, Cindy Duvel, and looking slimy goodies. her dedicated team of 36 teens (all It was good for the children to learn the suited up in bright orange onesies), importance of helping those who aren’t as the Wild Side Holiday Club was fortunate as us and we would like to thank officially underway! Parents were all who donated food items throughout welcomed with coffee and muffins, the week. Altogether, hundreds of cans, as the children were divided into 2 soup and peanut butter were collected to donate to Lorato’s Hope. Above: "Fun in teams: Bubesi (the Lions) and Mafuta the jungle" for (the Elephants), each with their own Thank you to all involved; those who the children. creative war-cry. donated food parcels, made lunch for the Below: The The mornings were filled with leaders, gave of their time and helped to Team Leaders. singing and dancing, water balloon paint and set up the hall, which looked fights, craft times and ‘paint your magnificent!

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their next (and supposedly final) holiday to South Africa in 2011. On a fateful drive Guy and Nola Lerner find to Hermanus, a favourite place for Nola and Guy, and the best whale watching day ever, "Home Sweet Home" they admitted at last to each other, that Guy and Nola are high school sweethearts their new land. South Africa always made them feel good who married and moved to Cape Town They were terribly heart sore to leave and that was where they really longed to in 2000. Worries about the state of South friends, family and familiar surroundings be. A good friend in Pinelands, who had African politics and a new baby prompted after their holidays back to South Africa returned to South Africa from Vancouver, them to ask themselves “What about our in 2004 and 2007. Knowing the battle helped with information about living in child’s future?”, leading them to make the with feelings was still raging, they were Pinelands and jobs and without any delay decision to emigrate to Australia in 2002. determined to make Australia ‘home’. Guy the decision was made to return to the land in which they were born. Their son Josh is Life in the first world country seemed added a successful wedding photography very happy and loves to be back in South idyllic – Guy had a good job, Nola stayed business to his work repertoire, and then Africa which completes their happiness at home to look after the children, Josh and they bought a house in a city where houses and vindicates their decision. their daughter Maya who was born in 2007. are vastly overpriced — at least six times They found themselves continually trying their worth. As Guy comments, all the hype about a to convince themselves that they had In the meantime Nola’s parents had also better and safer life in another country made the right decision, especially when it emigrated to Sydney, but experienced a cannot always compete with the loss of felt like they had ‘divorced’ their homeland. terrible roller coaster ride of emotion. identity and separation from loved ones. They are grateful for the experience which They tried not to compare their 'now' life It was easy to travel around Australia, they feel has made them more tolerant. with their previous life in South Africa. They and they visited Europe. Life was good They like to laugh and not take life too heeded advice about allowing themselves with nothing more to wish for. No more seriously and are very happy in Pinelands at least 4 years to see if they were happy. surprises, happiness and health led them where they have a lovely home, space and In 2004 they became Australian citizens, to believe "they had it all". important commodities that they didn’t developed a comfortable routine and Feeling satisfied with their costly new seem to have in Australia — time, and a worked on their families to join them in additions to their home, they set off for sense of belonging.  Photography by Guy Lerner

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Above: Yolandi's family from left: Dieter, Carl (husband), Lisa-Jane, Yolandi and Cayla Yolandi Reiche & Catherine Hermans Cancer survivors and initiators of "Steel Magnolias" hen cancer strikes, the whole Yolandi's Story every avenue, Yolandi was given no further family is affected by the hope. The instinct to care for her children At the time of diagnosis Yolandi had been disruption in family routine, the and family came to the fore, and Yolandi W feeling exhausted and experiencing back fear of dying, and the huge medical bills. and Carl did extensive research to find an pain. The doctors worked quickly to treat The grit and determination shown by alternative to 'giving up'. They discovered a her chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), Yolandi and Catherine has pulled them trial drug program and decided to take this which was at an advanced stage. Sadly her through the tunnel of darkness and despair last chance for survival. It worked! The long cancer did not respond to the intravenous to emerge into the bright relief of a second hard road of Yolandi's cancer treatment chemotherapy and in time she developed chance at life. They have decided to share included over 57 blood transfusions to organ failure, spending seven weeks in their experiences by helping others in the keep her alive and now the cancer has high care. Her daughter Cayla found this same situation, leading to the foundation been kept at bay as well. The family take of a cancer support group within Pinelands, period particularly trying, coping with her nothing for granted and Yolandi lives every aptly named Steel Magnolias. mother's illness. day with joy and enthusiasm. She loves Steel Magnolias A bone marrow transplant from a healthy teaching at Pinehurst Primary School, and donor was not a treatment possibility as thanks her immediate community and Yolandi and Catherine offer their support a matched donor could not be found for especially all those blood donors out there to those facing the challenge of cancer and cancer treatment. They can empathise Yolandi. When the doctors had exhausted who contributed to her survival. with the feelings of hopelessness and fear because they have been there. They can Catherine's Story A series of painful operations followed to offer suggestions for coping with everyday Catherine is a single mother raising her remove one of the vertebrae in her neck situations that can become a disrupting daughters Alexandra and Raphaelle. due to the tumour in her bone, and further challenge to family life. Give them a call Breast cancer runs in the family and chemotherapy and radiation. Catherine Catherine 021 531 3963, or Yolandi 073 Catherine has had pre-symptomatic has remained open and positive and was 207 7022. Steel Magnolias meet on the last testing since her 22nd birthday. When her able to relate to Yolandi's experience Wednesday of every month at 7pm at 20 breast cancer was diagnosed, she opted when they met at Pinehurst Primary Peak Drive. for a full mastectomy and was looking School which their children attend, and forward to good news five years after where Yolandi is a teacher. treatment and regular checks showing an Save a life: There is a misconception absence of disease. around bone marrow harvest for transplant which deters many donors The tragedy, from registering with the bone marrow though, registry. The procedure today involves is that an injection to stimulate the necessary the family blood stem cells to travel from the markers did donor marrow to the blood stream. not indicate The stem cells for the patient are then disease when collected with an "apheresis" machine Catherine was — much like donating platelets. This rediagnosed, life saving procedure is used to re- and the cancer establish the bone marrow in a patient was found to be who has had high dose chemotherapy. at an advanced For information on the bone marrow stage affecting registry visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za. her bones.

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Musicians travelling to CHINA

By Kirstie Saayman enjoyed some great sight-seeing around Top Left: Nanluogu Xiang (Nanluogu Cannons Creek Independent School Music Teacher Beijing. We visited the Summer Palace, the Alley) - an ancient hutong (previous Forbidden City, the Hutongs (shopping small group of pupils from Cannons residential area) converted into shops. alleys); we went to a tea ceremony, watched Creek had the privilege of traveling Top Right: The Great Wall of China Chinese acrobats, as well as visiting other to Beijing, China to attend the Tutti stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east, to A landmarks and shopping markets. We were Music Festival, during the July holidays. Lop Lake in the west, covering 21,196.18 After months of planning and fundraising lucky to have a very knowledgeable tour km. A World Heritage Site since 1987. we headed off to the heat of the Northern guide, Grace, who was highly proficient hemisphere summer. in English and she told us about the Chinese history and about life in Beijing The days were divided into sessions today. Ashley commented about how with master classes from world class lucky we are in South Africa to have so international teachers and rehearsals much personal space around us; there are where they played in ensembles, such as so many people in Beijing and everything wind bands and symphony orchestras. This is so crowded. was a unique experience for our pupils, as coming from a small school we do not have The trip ended with us all singing in a mass that opportunity here. The lessons were choir on the Great Wall of China. We were instrument specific and teachers worked proud and privileged to have our singer, on technical ability. Then the students Sonalee, chosen as one of the soloists that performed to the classes and received the song on the Great Wall featured. positive criticism, which all of the pupils The experience was amazing for everyone valued. During the week we performed that went as the pupils developed both as a Cannons Creek ensemble at Dulwich personally and musically whilst also Above: The group that attended the Tutti College; the mass ensembles performed at experiencing a new and exciting culture Music Festival in Beijing. the Chinese Conservatory towards the end that will stay with them forever. From left: Ashley Rose-Innes (piano), Sonalee Roy (singer), David Newey of our time in Beijing. We are excited as we plan our return with a (guitarist), Sarah Swartz (keyboard), and Between all of the rehearsals and lessons we different group of pupils in 2015.  Kirstie Saayman (music teacher).

Ashley Rose-Innes “Musically, I have grown in knowledge and confidence especially. I truly had a unique and exciting experience when I got to play in a seventy piece orchestra, which is something I would otherwise not have had the opportunity to do. During the master classes we focused on individual pieces that we had brought along, learning much not only from our own playing, Sharah Swartz but from listening to others perform too. With the “Being able to walk on one of the Seven guidance and expertise of an experienced and Wonders of the World is an overwhelming talented teacher in whatever instrument we played, experience that I was thankful to share we had many hours of fun, laughter and learning”. with my fellow school mates” www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za October 2013 | the muse | 14 Money Matters

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By Heleen Meyer

Pinelands resident, foodie and author of Food from the heart.

Baby potatoes with garlic & rosemary Recipe from Kos is op die tafel! Serves 6 1 kg baby potatoes in the skin 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil 3 spring onions, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped fresh rosemary salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 12 marinated sundried tomatoes, thickly sliced 1 - 2 slices feta, coarsely crumbled

1. Heat potatoes, rosemary sprigs, about Portrait: Cornel de Kock shot:Food Cornel de Kock 200 ml water and a pinch of salt in a large pot over a medium heat. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer, with the lid, for 20-25 minutes or until Let's Braai just soft. hen the seasons change and we herbs, but love making something a little 2. Rinse potatoes in cold water and drain can enjoy a bit more sunshine, different. well. Allow to cool before halving don’t you also feel like lighting lengthwise. W The Mediterranean flavours of this side a fire and having a braai? Although South 3. Heat oil in a large frying pan and sauté dish make it a great alternative that spring onions and garlic until soft. Africa’s 'official’ braai month is over, there everyone always enjoys. It’s really quick Add potatoes and chopped rosemary is always something exciting about the and easy to prepare and you can even cook and toss to mix through. sunnier and slightly longer days of this time the potatoes in advance. 4. Sauté for a few minutes, until heated of year. It’s not quite summer yet, but South The feta, garlic and herbs combine very through and season to taste. Allow to Africans don’t need an invitation to gather well with the sundried tomatoes, but do cool slightly before adding sundried around the braai. add other herbs if you’d like, as suggested tomatoes and feta. Serve hot or at Side dishes at a braai often include in the tip. If you don’t like feta, shavings room temperature as a side dish. potatoes in one form or the other. Either of Parmesan are a good alternative. Add a Tip: Add fresh herbs like Italian parsley, as a potato bake, cooked in the skin or as a huge green salad to the table and you have origanum or basil to the potatoes with salad. I enjoy a typical potato salad with not yourself a wonderful meal. the feta, if preferred. Olives are delicious too much mayonnaise, gherkins and fresh Are the coals ready yet? in this dish, just remember that they are salty, so take care when seasoning. About Heleen Heleen Meyer has a passion for inspiring, do a fun-filled dem or talk and share her encouraging and teaching others about passion with you. the joys of good food. Not only are her She is the author of two of her own award- recipes creative and thoroughly tested, but winning cookbooks, Onthoukos/Food from they are easy to cook, interesting, delicious the heart and Kos is op die tafel! and healthy. As a working mom who cares about her family’s nutrition, Heleen can For more information on her books or relate to your cooking needs. Invite her to to order a signed copy, visit her website your next book club or women’s group to www.heleenmeyer.co.za.

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Pinelands R2,495,000 Pinelands R4,700,000 Pinelands R3,850,000 Light and bright newly renovated home. This magnificent home has everything to offer to Entertainers Delight! Huge expansive family home Conveniently located steps away from Shopping the discerning buyer. Entertain in style with large tucked away in a quiet position on a massive plot. Centre and schools. Open plan lounge dining open plan living areas, great flow to north facing 2 lounges and a dining room, separate kitchen room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (mes), garden and pool. An extremely versatile home opening onto a large entertainment room. Large lovely enclosed rear garden, pool and garage. lending itself to many possibilities. garage and another single garage. Large pool, View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP3972 View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP4247 outside WFH. Call Dave Brown or Lorna Francks Call Dave Brown or Lorna Francks Call Dave Brown or Lorna Francks

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Pinelands R10,450 pm Pinelands R8,000 pm 3 Bedroom Home to Rent in Park Lane. This home Cosy 2 bedroom home. 2 Bedrooms (bic), Lounge/ We have many qualified buyers offers, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (mes), lounge/ dining room), full bathroom, separate toilet, Sun looking for homes. Call us for a dining room, sun room, Automated garage, small room off lounge, Kitchen (including stove). Single free valuation with no obligation. garden. Unfurnished. Available 1 December 2013. automated garage. Alarm system. Non smokers and View www.harcourts.co.za /WMP4244 no pets allowed, 6 months lease. Contact Dave Brown or Call Diane Meyer Call Diane Meyer Lorna Francks to find out what we can do for you!

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