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Muse editor Max Schutte, at the Upper Liesbeek River Garden see page 8 African Spoonbill in flight Images: Steve Mills WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, NOR ANY DROP TO DRINK (Rondevlei) These lines from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge are cruelly appropriate for Cape Town. The speaker, a sailor on a becalmed ship, is surrounded by salt water that he cannot drink, much like our own threatened city. Although we may be tired of hearing it, “water” is a word we will all be saying a lot in the African Spoonbill coming months. Day Zero, when our household taps would have to be turned off, was seen as a remote possibilty a few months ago, but it now looks highly probable. As it stands, that The African Spoonbill is a long-legged day is now estimated to be sometime in April. wading bird, white with a red face and There is a chance that we can still avoid it, but only with some strict conditions: legs, and pale blue eyes which cannot be • ALL Capetonians must immediately bring their usage down to 50 litres or less per day. confused with any other heron-like bird At present, only 40% of us are using less than our current 87 litres per day ration; because of the unmistakeable pinkish grey • We need to have at least a ‘normal’ rainy season which needs to start earlier than usual, spoon-shaped bill. Even when flying it is something we have not had for the previous three rainy seasons. easily identified by its overall whiteness and How likely is this to happen? You decide for yourself... outstretched neck and legs. (Herons fly with I don’t want to be a scaremonger, and I don’t claim to be an expert in these matters. I am their necks tucked in.) just trying to understand what is happening and what I need to do about it. I am sure African Spoonbills are seen in ones and twos that no-one will die of thirst, but Day Zero or not, the serious water shortage will have a standing in shallow water on the banks of marked effect on our way of life. The effects on the local economy are also uncertain... how rivers, shallow pans or water bodies. Good will business, industry and agriculture cope without adequate water supply? We don’t yet places to see African Spoonbills are at the know. We will each have to do what we can to help and deal with whatever the situation is. Two Rivers Urban Park, Rondevlei Nature Reserve and Strandfontein Water Works. It is serious but it’s not Armageddon. Be of good cheer and be prepared to apply some It is fascinating to watch an African Spoonbill African grit and determination and maak ‘n plan to get through this thing... it’s going to be hunting for fish, crustaceans, insects or sitting on our shoulders for quite a while. larvae. It walks through the shallow water I hope the year’s challenges bring us closer and make us a wiser and stronger society. We with its long spoon-shaped bill open, would also do well to take the lesson with us into the future that, as our population grows sweeping it from side to side in the water. and our climate becomes less predictable, we need to always #RespectOurWater and use Sensitive receptors inside the bill sense the it wisely and sparingly, not as an unlimited commodity to be bought at will. It's a blessing prey and the bill snaps shut, catching it. Text from nature on her own terms. supplied by Priscilla Beeton, of the Cape Bird Club. See www.capebirdclub.org.za. Max Schutte
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The dams didn't dry up overnight - years of lower rainfall have taken their toll - and it will take years of good rainfall to fill the dams again. In the meantime we have to change the way we use our precious resource... and we ALL have to make the effort. Those not reducing their water usage are speeding up the approach of THORNTON | * R1 195 000 THORNTON | * R1 095 000 day zero, which will affect the whole community. Level 6B water restrictions come into force on 1 February. Day Zero Buying, Selling or Renting? Contact us today! at the time of going to print is 12 April. Helen Zille said that Day Zero Qualified Tenant Database and Profile| Network Affiliation can be prevented, only if all Capetonians reduce their water use Maintainance | Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise to below 50 litres per person per day. When the taps go off, there What can you do with 50 litres? will be 200 collection points spread out across Cape Town. They will LEVEL 6B WATER RESTRICTIONS operate 24/7 and allow each person to collect 25 litres of water per come into effect on 1 February. day. This will be used for washing, cooking and personal hygiene. This means daily consumption per person per household Thank you to those must be cut to 50 litres. residents making the efffort! February 2018 | the muse | 7
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The Upper Liesbeek River Garden Parking in the cul-de-sac at the end of Alien vegetation has been removed and Upper Noreen Avenue we found the replaced with indigenous plants. There is entrance to this lovely peaceful garden on a wheelchair friendly boardwalk, and a few the banks of the Liesbeek River. The local wooden 'tables' and chairs, and benches Bishopscourt Residents Association, City where one can rest, enjoy the scenery or Council and estate agents teamed up to have a picnic. Dogs are allowed on leads provide a public area that can be enjoyed (Please take a poop bag!) Children will be by families and their dogs. able to discover the "bug hotel", a frog Coming off the eastern slopes of Table sculpture and the play train. Mountain the Liesbeek River runs a 9km What a wonderful initiative, where the course through the suburbs and into the residents have made it their responsibility sea at Paarden Eiland. Much of the river to uplift their area. Access to Upper Noreen has been canalised, but in Bishopscourt it Avenue is quite tricky because there is no can be enjoyed as a beautiful clear stream access from Edinburgh Drive. Turn right off gently flowing over stones - giving much Edinburgh Drive into Robinson Avenue, pleasure to children who wish to paddle or and right into Upper Noreen Avenue - look catch tadpoles. for the River Garden signage.
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SGGS-M2H-081.indd 1 2018/01/19 4:45 PM COMMUNITY NEWS LIONS HELP OUT WITH A MOTORISED WHEELCHAIR The Lions Club of Cape Town (Pinelands) handed over a motorised wheel chair to ex singer of Spinning Wheel and member of the motor cycle club Easy Riders, Cecil de Roubaix, who unfortunately lost his Leg through diabetes. Thanks goes to the manager of the Goodwood Sports club Norman King who made the club facilities available for the wheel chair hand over. Lions International is a voluntary organisation meeting the needs of the community. Their motto is "We serve" and where there is Your area Property Smiths a need, there you will find a Lion. The Pinelands branch of Lions meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:30pm at their [email protected] clubhouse at the soccer grounds at the Clyde Pinelands end of PO Box 727, Rondebosch 7701 Ringwood drive. President of the Lions Club of Cape town (Pinelands) Martin Kallis, invites those interested in knowing more about the Lions to contact him at [email protected] or call 082 457 5018. The Lions Club of Cape town has a facebook page posting the projects that they have supported.
RONNIE LINETTE RICHARD 082 449 7327 082 466 1825 083 557 7515 WE ARE BACK!! After a year of Sabbatical,sabbatical, RichardRichard and Presentation of the motorised wheelchair, from left: Linette have returned to Real Estate Well known singer and artist Patrick Canovi, Lion President Linette have returned to Real Estate and Martin Kallis, Cecil Roubaix, Rita Roubaix (wife), Tony van andjoined joined Ronnie Ronnie at atSmith Smith Estates Estates. . Wyk - member of the Easy Riders motor cycle club, Lion Ingrid Roberts, Lion Charmaine Pote, Lion Keith Roberts, Lion WithWith over over 25 25 years years selling selling experience experience in Christopher Kallis, Lion Wolsley Jacobson, Lion Ilse Jacobson. inthe the area, area, we we are are well well known known to to the the residentsresidens ofof PinelandsPinelands andand ThorntonThornton.. HELEN KELLER NEEDS SHOPPERS We offerWe aoffer winning a winning formula formula of skills sets of skilland sets uniqueand unique synergy. synergy. With us it is not about selling property, but listening to our client’s needs and fulfilling their requirements. Our presentation, negotiation and legal skillskills are are enhanced enhanced by theby the fact fact that that - quite - quitesimply simply - Property - Property is our is our Passion Passion!! OurOur work work ethic ethic is basedis based on on investing investing our ourenergy energy into into achieving achieving the the highest highest potential for our clients. The Helen Keller Society is looking for volunteer shoppers, potential for our clients. once a month on a Thursday morning. If you can offer any assistance they would be most grateful. Please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours. MACLEOD’S ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERS February 2018 | the muse | 9 ESTATES ADMINISTRATORS Tel: 021 788 1439
Smith states-M2 -081.indd 1 2018/01/19 3:00 PM beam PRINCIPAL'S ARTICLE February 2018 | the muse | 10 ARCHITECTURE
Design Consultation New Residential Design THE POWER OF Renovations Interior Design Energy Efficiency As-built Drawings MENTORSHIP Digitized Drawings Concept to Council This is just to say thank you so much for all the Maths
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me discipline," as well as mutual respect for everyone. And f Union Ave, Pinelands that ‘honesty policy for homework’ taught me to tell the 021 532 1455 | 061 546 2325 truth! [email protected] www.beamarchitecture.co.za by Dave Campbell Principal Pinelands eam-S5-0 8.indd 1 201 /09/18 2:49 PM High School SCHULD INC ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS • MEDIATORS COLLABORATIVE PRACTITIONERS
Family Law • Contracts This is an extract from a letter written by Curatorships & Trusts one of our 2017 matriculants to his teacher after he received his results in January. The Civil & Commercial Litigation young man did very well in the subject, Wills & Administration of Estates but his letter expressed so much more Property Law & Conveyancing than gratitude for good teaching. His thanks went to the heart of the teacher- student relationship: that of respect and mentorship. TEL: 021 531 0205 4 Howard Studios [email protected] Sheldon Way UPHOLDING MORAL STANDARDS In this age of 21st Century Schooling where www.schuldinc.co.za Pinelands technology in the classroom is enhancing delivery of the curriculum and giving OUR VISION teachers and students unprecedented Fairness, Humanity and Integrity in Law access to information, new ideas and creative problem solving, the teacher
Schuld-M5-0 8.indd 1 201 /09/25 9:1 M Pinehurst Primary School invites you to our: Tuesday 6 March 2018 Open Day From 8:30am to 10am The morning includes an address from the Principals of Pinehurst and Meerendal, information on enrolment, a time for questions, a tour of Pinehurst, and a visit to the Grade 1 and 2 classrooms. This will be followed by an optional tour of the Meerendal Grade R campus. For more information and to RSVP please contact us on 021 531 2783 or [email protected] View our website at www.phps.org.za DISCEMUS UT SERVEMUS Achieving excellence in a values-based community We learn so that we may serve
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continues to remain at the centre of the A TEACHER'S INFLUENCE process. It is the teacher’s value system We all need mentor figures in our lives. which is subconsciously absorbed by the We all need a person or people to look student. It is the teacher who carries the up to, who can provide guidance and power to influence for good, or to uphold who can help to set a path for us. It falls a moral standard. naturally to teachers to fulfil this role with DEVELOPING VALUE SYSTEMS their students. And at the heart of this Good teachers have a natural bent towards relationship is respect. Mentorship can Dr Louise Wigens mentorship. They see their role as so much only happen when the teacher respects more than curriculum delivery. They see the student and others around him, and MEDICAL AID RATES the classroom and beyond as opportunities when, in return, the student respects the to influence young lives positively so that teacher. Phone for an their students can leave their care stronger, Despite the wizardry of the information age appointment 021 531 4111 more resilient, with deep values and beliefs and the power that social media exerts over Mutual Park, Pinelands HOURS and with their academic potential having people (young and old!) it is remarkable to been reached. discover, again and again, that the teacher West End Medical Suite Mon - Fri continues to wield significant influence First Floor - in the mall 08:30 - 17:00 over young people. Many teachers will [email protected] tell of meeting a student years later www.westendmedicalsuite.co.za and how that student will talk about incidents, teachings and behaviours which influenced her; often the teacher is quite surprised to discover that what he thought was a normal teacher-student relationship was in fact so much more meaningful r igens-M5-0 .indd to 1 201 /0 /23 10:59 M the young person. THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP Teachers hold enormous power in their hands. They need always to be the adult OPEN 8 Protea Close in the relationship and to appreciate the MORNING Pinelands influence that they have over young minds. Friday 23 February RSVP to 021 532 1816 The power of mentorship is simultaneously 9:30am - 11am [email protected] the most exciting and daunting role which teachers have, and they need to accept the Join us at our Open Morning on Friday 23 February responsibility, and to use this power wisely. to meet the team, see this remarkable school in Our young Maths student who now is action, and hear more about the ‘living education’ beginning to make his way in the post- we offer primary school children. school world had a wonderful role model We are a growing independent Christian school and mentor in his teacher. He ends his in Pinelands with small classes, offering a rich
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