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CALITZDORP TOURISM
News Letter Nr. 10 - 2013
Date: Thursday 25 July 2013
P O Box 190
CALITZDORP
6660
Phone: (044) 213-3775
Fax: 086 569 1447
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.calitzdorp.org.za
I N D E X Includes:
Weather for the week
Brain Teaser of the week
Recipe for the week
Joke of the week
Photo of the week
Famous quotes
Birthday Wishes
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander
Calitzdorp Wine
Calitzdorp Culture
Birds of the Klein Karoo
Dream Project
Saterdagoggendmark
News o Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool –
gelukkige trekking
o Hope Options fund-raiser
o Speed limit - Voortrekker Str
o Kannaland Belastingbetalers Unie
– Nuusbrief
o Die Handelshuis – movie night
Events Calendar
Advertisements
Message from the chair:
Mrs Moira Strauss
Dear Readers,
The Calitzdorp Tourism Committee, with
the help of various like-minded persons,
has been running the Dream Project for
just over a year, adding new features as
they have been requested. This project
initiated by Retief van der Walt and I, was
not undertaken for any status or income,
but something various
community/committee members did
together in their spare time for the
sole benefit of the town and it's people.
The committee would like to concentrate
on other important initiatives and therefore
request either a strongly
motivated individual / group with fresh
new ideas and strong managment skills to
take over or manage the project on their
behalf. The Tourism committee will assist
where and when they are needed, of
course. If you are interested please
contact Erina or Jade, as soon as possible –
thank you!
Enjoy this week's edition.
Moira Strauss
Calitzdorp Tourism Chair
Tel: 044 2133 402
News Reports of recent events, previously unknown information and things having a specified influence or effect
News items below
o 1. Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool – gelukkige trekking
o 2. Hope Options fund-raiser on 2 Aug 2013 at the DR Church hall
o 3. Speed limit - Voortrekker Street
o 4. Kannaland Belastingbetalers Unie – Nuusbrief
o 5. Die Handelshuis – movie night
o 1. Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool – gelukkige trekking
Wen 'n naweek vir 4 persone by Uhuru Gasteplaas te Calitzdorp vir so min as R50.00. Kaartjies / lootjies beskikbaar by die personeel
van Vrolike Vinkie Kleuterskool
Kontak persone:
H Murphy: 044 213 3257 of 082 4061 737
E Diedriks: 078 1776 783
A Manuel: 076 3876 425
BA Murphy: 044 213 3257 of 078 1686 873
Die trekking sal plaasvind op Vrydagaand 13 September 2013 in die Gemeenskapsaal Bergsig tydens die debutante bal. Om die prys
te kan wen, moet u die debutante bal bywoon. Kontak een van die bogenoemde persone vir meer besonderhede.
o 2. Hope Options fund-raiser on 2 Aug 2013 at the DR Church hall
Good day everyone, please be so kind to forward to friends and family. We are having a fund-raiser on 2 Aug 2013 (Friday), 18h00
for 18h30 at the Dutch Reformed Church Hall. This is a group of Youth from the Kingswood School of Music performing in a band
and they are very professional. We would like to give everyone the opportunity to hear them play and therefor tried to keep the cost to
a minimum. Tickets are available from Hope Options Centre at R25 per adult and R15 for children under 12yrs (this includes soup
and bread). Please sponsor someone if it's possible. This is truly a special event of good quality and we are not sure when the
opportunity will present itself again., so don't miss out :-). Thank you for your support.
Enquiries: Chantelle 0762719001 1 Miller Street / P.O. Box 248, Calitzdorp, 6660 Web: www.hopeoptionscentre-yfc.webs.com E-mail: [email protected] OUR VISION: To provide a community based service focusing on crisis intervention by offering counselling services and general support related to unplanned pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, rape and other abuse victims, the general upliftment of those we serve and empowerment with development of skills.
o 3. Speed limit - Voortrekker Street
At a recent meeting held with Mr Hoogbaard, he was informed about the severity and the lack of respect for the speed
limit in Voortrekker Street. It was agreed that appropriate measures are put in place as soon as possible.
The following options were discussed:
1. Installation of electronic cameras
2. Permanent stop signs
3. Construction of a traffic circle at Oudtshoorn end
4. A visible law enforcement officer
Further information will follow when available.
Colyn Jones
o 4. Kannaland Belastingbetalers Unie
KANNALAND
HOLISTICALLY BELASTINGBETALERS UNIE WORKING TOWARDS
GOALS KONSULTASIE,KOMMUNIKASIE,DEURSIGTIGHEID,VOLHOUBAARHEID = WAARDE.
CONSULTATION,COMMUNICATION,TRANSPARENCY,SUSTAINABILITY = VALUE
Mobile: 083 236 8070
T/F : 044 213 3619 CALITZDORP – 6660
NUUSBRIEF No. 2/2013 NUWE BESTUUR Nieteenstaande die feit dat daar baie min reaksie was op Nuusbrief 1/2013 waarin die toekoms van die KBU
bevraagteken is, is daar wel op 19 Junie 2013 ‘n Spesiale Algemene Vergadering gehou.
Op hierdie vergadering is daar oorweldigend besluit dat die KBU beslis ‘n bestaansreg het en is ‘n
opvolgvergadering op 10 Julie 2013 gehou om nuwe bestuurslede te verkies. Danksy uitstekende werk gedoen deur
Juanita Beech om inwoners bewus te maak van die beplande vergadering, is dit gehou met ‘n rekord aantal lede
vanuit die hele gemeenskap teenwoordig.
Dié bywoning is behaal ondanks die feit dat dit midde in die skoolvakansie was en verskeie mense met verlof was.
Die volgende persone is tot die KBU bestuur verkies: Calitzdorp- Herman Botha, Mike Horan en Kim Verlinde
terwyl Van Wyks Dorp- Mike Hewitt, Carol Hewitt en Pandora Alberts verkies het.
Hul amptelike poste sal op ‘n bestuursvergadering finaliseer word. Intussen het die uittredende bestuurslede Bob
Reinecke (Voorsitter), Hennie Smit (Sekretaris/Tesourier) en Paul Grobbelaar aangedui dat hul vir ‘n afsienbare
tyd die nuwe bestuurspan as konsultante sal bystaan. Ons wens die nuwe span alle sterkte toe in hul taak. Dus is
hierdie die laaste Nuusbrief wat die uwe sal saamstel.
ALGEMENE SAKE
1. ENTREPRENEURS: Die KBU wil Omar gelukwens met die opening van sy nuwe Supermark en hom alle
sukses toewens. Dit is beslis ‘n aanwins vir Calitzdorp se inwoners en is ons bewus van die lang stryd met die
KM om verskeie struikelblokke te oorkom in ‘n onsekere ekonomiese omgewing.
2. NUWE MUNISIPALE TARIEWE: Soos u nou alreeds sekerlik bewus is , het nuwe tariewe vir water,
krag en eiendomsbelasting vanaf 1 Julie in werking getree. Om seker te maak dat u die regte bedrae
betaal, verkry ‘n afdruk van die tariefskedule by u munisipale kantoor.
3. BEGROTING EN GOP: U kan ook ‘n afdruk van die volledige Begroting en Geintegreerde
Ontwikkelingsplan by KM verkry waarin u hul planne en finansies vir 2013/14 kan besigtig. Die grootse
kommer rakende die bogenoemde dokumente is die feit dat KM se inkomste onseker is en dat KM bevestig
het dat geen poging tot besparing of koste besnoeiing in die afgelope begrotingsproses oorweeg is nie.
4. WAT KAN EK AS INWONER DOEN OM HIERDIE STYGENDE UITGAWES TE BEKAMP? Ontleed eerstens maandeliks u munisipale rekening;
Maak seker dat u verbruik van water & krag streng op ‘n 30-dae periode aangeslaan word;
Skryf ‘n brief aan KM elke keer wanneer daar ‘n navraag op u rekening is;
Indien u agter raak met betalings, tref reelings met KM en kry dit op skrif;
Dit klink moontlik na ‘n beslommernis of harde werk maar wees verseker dit werk!!! EN u beskerm uself.
Beperk u verbruik tot onder die maksimum tarief vir water of elektrisiteit. Dit kan u doen op verskeie
maniere maar uiteindelik sal dit alle huishoudings baat om gryswater te hergebruik en te belê in sonpanele
en batterye met ‘n omsetter. Begin klein bv. Met u ligte en TV en brei dit algaande uit. Feit is u gaan elke
jaar meer vir hierdie dienste betaal en u kan netsowel belê in groenkrag. Doen maar u eie navorsing.
Hennie Smit ‘n Organisasie vir alle verantwoordelike Inwoners van Kannaland. 15 Julie 2013
NEWSLETTER 2/2013
NEW MANAGEMENT Regardless of the fact that we had very little response on Newsletter 1/2013 where the future of the KRU was
questioned, a Special General Meeting was held on 19th June . At this meeting it was decided with an overwhelming
majority, that the KRU definitely had a right to exist. A meeting was agreed for the 10th July to elect a new
committee. Thanks to the excellent canvassing amongst residents, done by Juanita Beech , a record attendance
from within the whole community turned out. This attendance was even though it was school holidays with several
people being away.
The following persons were elected on the KRU management: Calitzdorp: Herman Botha, Mike Horan and Kim
Verlinde while Van Wyks Dorp elected: Mike Hewitt, Carol Hewitt and Pandora Alberts. Their official positions
shall be decided at a management meeting. In the meantime the retiring committee members, Bob Reinecke
(Chairman), Hennie Smit (Secretary/Treasurer) and Paul Grobbelaar, indicated that they will assist the new team
as consultants. We wish the new team all of the best with their task at hand. Thus, this will be the final
Newsletter put together by me. GENERAL MATTERS:
1. ENTREPRENEURS: The KRU wishes to congratulate Omar with the opening of his new Supermarket and
wish him the best of success for the future. It is indeed an asset for Calitzdorp residents and we are
aware of the long battle with KM to overcome all kinds of obstructions in a very uncertain economic
climate.
2. NEW MUNICIPAL TARIFFS: By now you are undoubtedly aware of the new tariffs effective from 1st
July. To ensure you pay the correct amounts we advise that you obtain a copy of the tariff schedule from
your municipal office.
3. BUDGET AND IDP: A copy of each of these documents can be obtained from KM where you will be able
to see their financial and other plans for Kannaland during 2013/14. The biggest concern contained in
these documents are the uncertainty of KM’s revenue and the fact that KM confirmed that they made no
effort to consider cost savings or make budget cuts during the budgeting process this year.
4. WHAT CAN I, AS A RESIDENT, DO TO COUNTER THESE RISING EXPENDITURE? The first thing is to do a monthly reconciliation of your municipal account statement;
Ensure that your consumption of water & power is strictly calculated over a 30-day period;
Write a letter to KM EVERY TIME you have a query on your account;
Should you have an arrears account, make arrangements with KM to settle, get it in writing;
This may sound like an awful lot of work but rest assured that it works!!! Protect yourself;
Contain your consumption to under the max tariff for water & power. This you can do in many ways
but eventually all households will benefit to re-use greywater and invest in solar panels, batteries
and converter. Start with lights, TV and gradually expand it annually. Fact is that every year you
will pay more for these services and it will pay to invest in greenpower. Do your own research.
LAST WORD/LAASTE WOORD: MEMBERSHIP FEES // LIDMAATSKAPFOOIE: Fees are now payable as follows: Full (Property owner) R120- Business(Property owner) R200 Resident:R15
Ledegelde is nou as volg betaalbaar: Vol(EiendomsEienaar) R120- Sake Eienaar R200 Inwoner : R15
Betaal in by // Pay into : ABSA – 40-7340-4257 Verwysing/Reference: SURNAME+INITIALS
: VAN + VOORLETTERS
NUWE LEDE MOET ASB LIDMAATSKAPVORM BY SEKRETARIS VERKRY
NEW MEMBERS MUST KINDLY OBTAIN MEMBERSHIP FORM FROM SECRETARY.
THANK YOU // BAIE DANKIE
HENNIE SMIT 15 JULIE 2013 An organization for all responsible Residents of Kannaland.
o 5. Die Handelshuis – movie night
Die Handelshuis
Invites you to see a very special movie.
THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST* 6 for 6.30 pm.
Max & Mary
Animated Comedy Drama 2009.
Don’t be put off by the fact that this is an animated movie or by the unusual
storyline – this is a truly one of a kind movie and quite unforgettable…
“Two unlikely people. Two different worlds come together in a story about a most unusual friendship.”
In the mid – 1970’s, a homely, friendless Australian girl of 8 picks a name out of a Manhattan phone
book and writes to him; she includes a chocolate bar. She’s Mary Dinkle, the only child of an
alcoholic mother and a distracted father. He’s Max Horowitz, living alone in New York, overweight,
subject to anxiety attacks and a sufferer of Asperger’s Syndrome. Thus begins a 20- correspondence,
interrupted by a stay in an asylum and a few misunderstandings. Mary falls in love with a neighbour,
saves money to have a birthmark removed and deals with loss. Max has a friendship with a
neighbour tries to control his weight, and finally gets the dream job. Will the two ever meet face to
face?
A true story of two lonely individuals who become penfriends and who share a unique & original
take on life, totally hilarious and filled with human pathos – this is the most beautifully constructed
movie.
A REAL TREAT!!!!
Join us for a delicious Thai Green Chicken Curry ,
Vegetarians will as always be catered for.
Dessert and drinks will be available.
Hope to see you. Please sms 071-688 0926 or email
[email protected] to make a booking.
And don’t forget to forward this to any Calitzdorpers who may be interested.
***NB. Please note the movie is on Thursday night this time due to a clash of events.
Photo of the week
CALITZDORP HOëRSKOOL
MATRIEK AFSKEID
15 Julie 2013
Hierdie twee meisies het gespog met ontwerpers rokke wat deur 'n
Calitzdorper self gemaak is.
Megan Roman en Rudicke Roman
Sue-Ellen Kiewiets en Nathan Jacobs
Recipe for the week
Resep vir die week
Share your
favourite recipes
with us
Deel jou
gunsteling
resepte met ons
Ouma se suurlemoentert
Ek dink met heimwee vandag terug aan my ouma. Sy was lief vir
bak, veral hierdie heerlike suurlemoentert.
Bestanddele: Deeg:
40ml margarien
25ml strooisuiker
1 eier, geklits
75ml mielieblom
2.5ml bakpoeier
Metode: Room margarien en suiker tot lig en donsig. Voeg eier en gesifde bestanddele by. Druk in 22cm pan. Prik met
vurk. Bak 190ºC vir 10 minute.
Vulsel:
190ml strooisuiker
50ml mielieblom
3 eiergele
250ml water
skil en sap van 2 suurlemoene
25ml margarien
Meng strooisuiker, mielieblom, eiergele en water in kastrol. Voeg suurlemoensap en margarien by. Verhit stadig tot kookpunt en roer aanhoudend. Verwyder van hitte en voeg skil by. Gooi in kors. Laat afkoel.
Skuimlaag:
3 eierwitte
90ml strooisuiker
Klits eierwitte styf terwyl suiker geleidelik bygevoeg word. Spuit oor vulsel en
bak teen 180ºC vir 10 minute.
Recipe provided by Ann Upman (De Potpourri, tuisnywerheid en
geskenke Tel: 078 174 7200, Calitzdorp)
Weather for the week 700 x 270
Birthday Wishes
Want to wish someone a happy birthday? We are offering Calitzdorp Tourism members the chance to use this
space to wish someone a happy birthday. Phone Erina or Jadé with
names, dates and a special message (044) 2133 775
JULY 25. Peter Bailey
26. Petrus Radlof
27. Hannah Abrahams
28. Clinton le Grange
Johanna Macomo
Linda Nel
29. Rina Oosthuizen
Muriel Volschenk
30. Reenen Barry
Neil Curry
Joos Nel
31. Melinda Valentyn
AUGUSTUS 1. Renette Pienaar
2. Hennie Snyman
3. Aletta Nel
Malan Roux
Jan Fourie
5. Deon van Wyk
Anna Strydom
6. Sanmari Strydom
7. Herc Morkel
Debbie Calitz
Celebrate the best birthday today but don’t
forget to celebrate being happy every day.
Celebrity Birthdays
JULY 26, 1943 – Mick Jagger, lead singer of the "Rolling Stones"
26, 1959 – Kevin Spacey, actor
26, 1964 – Sandra Bullock, actress
27, 1942 – Bobbie Gentry, singer, songwriter
28, 1929 – Jacqueline Kennedy Onnasis, first husband – US Pres.
John F Kennedy, second – shipping tycoon Aristotle Onnasis
30, 1863 – Henry Ford, auto maker, industrialist
30, 1947 – Arnold Schwarznegger, weightlifter, actor, Govenor of
California
31, 1963 – Wesley Snipes, actor
AUGUST 4, 1900 – Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother of England
4, 1901 – Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter
4, 1929 – Yasir Arafat, Palestinian leader
4, 1961 – Barack Obama, 44th US President
5, 1930 – Neil Armstrong, 1st to walk on the moon.
7, 1975 – Charlize Theron, Oscar winning actress
http://holidayinsights.com/bday/august.htm
Calitzdorp Culture Calitzdorp Museum
Calitzdorp Museum
Die museum is voortaan Maandae tot Saterdae
09h30 - 12:30 en Maandag tot Donderdag vanaf
14:00 oop. Daar kom 'n plakkaat op die deur met
die tye en telefoonnomers vir navrae. Enigeen van
ons sal tussenin vir besoekers oopsluit.
Marlene
Sel: 072 148 7206
Visit our newly refurbished, second-
hand book shop (which includes
collectables and some Africana).
Buy your own copy of Malan Roux’s,
wonderful new book about Calitzdorp –
Die Huisvriend - published by the
Museum
We look forward to seeing you.
Brain Teaser of the week
You're in a room with two doors. There's a guard at each door. One
door is the exit, but behind the other door is something that will kill
you. You're told that one guard always tells the truth and the other
guard always lies. You don't know which guard is which. You are
allowed to ask one question to either of the guards to determine which
door is the exit. What question should you ask?
The solution to this teaser will be in next weeks news letter.
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The solution to last weeks teaser: Answer:
3, 3, and 8. The only groups of 3 factors of 72 to have non-unique
sums are 2, 6, 6 and 3, 3, 8 (with a sum of 14). The rest have unique
sums:
2 + 2 + 18 = 22
2 + 3 + 12 = 18
2 + 4 + 9 = 15
3 + 4 + 6 = 13
The house number alone would have identified any of these groups.
Since more information was required, we know the sum left the answer
unknown. The presence of a single oldest child eliminates 2,6,6,
leaving 3,3,8.
Joke of the week
From the Calitzdorp Art Meander (written by Penny Rudder, Calitzdorp Arts and Crafts Meander Chair)
"Art on Track" arts and crafts exhibitions, displays and demonstrations Enquiries:
Mike 0832854751 / Penny 0828714611 www.calitzdorp.net
The Arts Committee of Calitzdorp presents "Art on Track" as an extension to the established "Arts Route 62" gallery meander. The showcase includes an
array of arts and crafts exhibitions, displays and demonstrations from local and South African guest artists. For the detailed program visit
Friday 9th
August
We will be starting off the exhibition on Friday 9th August with a talk hosted by Blackie Badenhorst on "The Women of Olifantsfontein" as a tribute to
women on womens day. These women potters, painters and other artists opened their "Ceramic Studio" at the old Cullinan brickworks at Olifantsfontein in
1926 and this remained active, with changes in personnel, for thirty years. The talk will be followed by refreshments, and the opening of the "Art on Track"
exhibition. Tickets are R50.00, which includes the entrance fee to the exhibition.
Saturday 10th
August
The exhibition opens at 10:00am and closes at 16:00pm. During the course of the day there will be art demonstrations, workshops and arts and crafts
displays. Food and drinks are available on site. There is an entrance fee of R10.00, which will be used to assist with the costs for artists involved in
demonstrations. While in Calitzdorp and between activities in the area, why not visit the galleries in town (Blue Door, Gallery Route 62, Smits Winkel,
Handelshuis Art Gallery and the home gallery of Esbie Grabie), and on the scenic Groenfontein Road (Clementina van der Walt's Kraaldoring Studio and
Gallery, Oude Postkantoor and The Roger Young Gallery).
Sunday 11th
August
Open 10:00am and closes at 13:00pm.
Famous quotes
Quote:
Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.
Thomas Jefferson
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 (April 2, 1743 O.S.) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the third President of the United States (1801–1809). At the beginning of the American Revolution, he served in the Continental Congress, representing Virginia and then served as a wartime Governor of Virginia (1779–1781). Just after the war ended, from mid-1784 Jefferson served as a diplomat, stationed in Paris. In May 1785, he became the United States Minister to France.
Jefferson was the first United States Secretary of State (1790–1793) serving under President George Washington. With his close friend James Madison he organized theDemocratic-Republican Party, and subsequently resigned from Washington's cabinet. Elected Vice President in 1796, when he came in second to John Adams of theFederalists, Jefferson opposed Adams and with Madison secretly wrote the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, which attempted to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Elected president in what Jefferson called the Revolution of 1800, he oversaw the purchase of the vast Louisiana Territory from France (1803), and sent the Lewis and Clark Expedition(1804–1806) to explore the new west. His second term was beset with troubles at home, such as the failed treason trial of his former Vice President Aaron Burr. With escalating trouble with Britain who was challenging American neutrality and threatening shipping at sea, he tried economic warfare with his embargo laws which only damaged American trade. In 1803, President Jefferson initiated a process of Indian tribal removal and relocation to the Louisiana Territory west of the Mississippi River, in order to open lands for eventual American settlers.
A leader in the Enlightenment, Jefferson was a polymath who spoke five languages fluently and was deeply interested in science, invention, architecture, religion and philosophy, interests that led him to the founding of the University of Virginia after his presidency. He designed his own large mansion on a 5,000 acre plantation near Charlottesville, Virginia, which he named Monticello. While not a notable orator, Jefferson was a skilled writer and corresponded with many influential people in America and Europe throughout his adult life. ] He is rated by historians as one of the greatest U.S. presidents.
Jefferson opposed slavery all his life in his speeches and writing; but he took little political action to emancipate slaves, owned hundreds of his own, and freed only a fraction of these in his life and will. Since the beginning of his career, controversy has surrounded Jefferson concerning his relationships with his slave Sally Hemings. Owing to DNA and other evidence, the consensus of modern historians is that Jefferson fathered one or more of Hemings' children.
After Martha Jefferson, his wife of eleven years, died in 1782, Jefferson remained a widower for the rest of his life; their marriage produced six children, of whom two survived to adulthood.
Saterdagoggendmark
It is Aloe microstigma time, this really is Calitzdorp's Aloe. Have you got a few in your garden or in pots? They really show off well
in pots and thrive in captivity. We walked past a potted microstigma outside a house near the school with 8 buds snaking out of the
lovely blue green spotted leaves. Buy yours from the market, they are great for birds and go lovely red/orange colours in summer
when they withdraw their chlorophyll and hibernate.
Saturday will be cool and lightly cloudy but dry, so come and buy a warm hat from one of our really good knitters and with warm
head and ears and clutching a hot cup of tea or coffee or soup, browse till you have all you need, plus a treat or two. By the time you
have been up and down Tannie Johanna will have the next hat knitted. If you do not feel like cooking over the weekend, Sandy, Mize
and Anne will supply delicious things. Sandy's chicken blintzes are so good they make people close their eyes rapturously and
squeak! We had an avalanche of family visiting during the school holidays and Michael made an ostrich egg frittata with Mize's
chorizo; what a success. Anne has a wide variety of sweet and savoury baking, a sample of De Potpourri which is open during the
week for the unexpected guest or busy time. Rusks require time and patience, Pam puts that and more into her baking. What is that
midmorning coffee without a good rusk? It feels as if we have had a mild winter so maybe we are going to get all the cold weather in
the next few weeks, so buy some of Blaine's soft cheeses and make some fireside meals out of the ordinary. Maybe you could find a
good Italian cookbook at the market if your book luck is in. Sally is becoming the herb queen of Calitzdorp, not only food herbs but
medicinal ones as well. Anita bought a chervil plant from Sally and it is beautiful, lush and tastes lightly liquoricy - I will definitely
buy the next one I see. Must be great on fish. Talking of fish, Angel fish is really cheap in Oudtshoorn and it is delicious braaied but
Geoff Wyatt-Goodall says even better smoked. Also it is fish that is environmentally okay to eat. Blackie and Michael always have
something wonderful, real bargains like back copies of Aloe for R2. Rentia has gorgeous second hand clothes. Half my family
would not be seen dead in second hand clothes and the other half are dedicated second hand treasure hunters. Please pass the word
on to the second hand treasure hunters in your family, the market is the place to look. The weekend cake? Birthday or visitors -
where else but from Auntie Alma, her date loaf is astonishingly good value for money. The real reason to live in the platteland is
real fresh happy chicken eggs. Hennie and Mara have great eggs, the best lemons, crispy spinach, lemon curd and pickled lemons
and kraalmis and dry firewood. For anyone needing dry firewood in larger than market quantities why not contact Hennie Smit or
Nellis Oosthuizen directly. The market table will have ripe and nearly ripe avo's, Vernon Bassett's tomatoes, Nellis' wonderful
potatoes, Mimi's peas, Andrews broccoli and salad packs. Also Marina's bread and croissants, Mike Neebe's olive oil and Melinda's
honey. Sadly we have eaten all Erina and Neels' cabbages and cauli's but Erina has green fig preserve and dried peaches at really
good prices. We hope Thea's mushrooms will be available and welcome all growers who we may have overlooked to bring their
produce for us to sell. We hope Meisie will be back with pancakes and urge you to support the tourist bureau and the dream project.
We look forward to bringing you the freshest everything in Calitzdorp on Saturday
Judy
Birds of the Klein Karoo
THE BIRDS OF RED STONE HILLS & ENVIRONS
Rob Martin, Dawn Tyler, Elsie Martin and Dave Pepler
Please report additions to:
Rob Martin
201 Prestige Mansions
Myburgh Street
7130 Somerset West
Tel: (021) 8521711
Email: [email protected]
Red Stone Hills and adjacent properties are situated on the fringe of the semi-arid plains of the Little Karoo. The most important habitats for birds
include (a) the open karroid veld dominated by s tunted trees, mainly Gwarrie Euclea undulata, and low succulent shrubs; (b) the dense thickets on
the hillsides, where the rainfall is higher; (c) the fynbos which occurs on the summits of the hills and where the Waboom Protea nitida dominates;
(d) several permanent streams, lined by both indigenous and alien vegetation, which transverse the area providing a habitat for birds that do not
normally occur in this dry environment; (e) man-made habitats such as the lucerne fields and poplar woods which support birds that would not
otherwise enter the Little Karoo.
The best time for birders to visit the area is after substantial rains in spring and early summer. No bird check-list is ever complete and the
compilers would appreciate receiving information on additional species that have been positively identified.
BIRD OF THE WEEK
Birds spotted at Redstone Hills and environs.
Names as used in Sasol – The Larger Illustrated Guide to Birds of
Southern Africa: 2nd edition 2005.
ID: 68
Species: Yellow billed Egret
Spotted: recorded in August, visitor.
The Intermediate Egret, Median Egret,[2]Smaller
Egret[3] or Yellow-billed Egret(Mesophoyx intermedia) is a medium-
sized heron. Some taxonomists put the species in the
genusEgretta or Ardea. It is a resident breeder from east Africa across
the Indian Subcontinent toSoutheast Asia and Australia.
Yellow billed Egret
DESCRIPTION
This species, as its scientific name implies, is intermediate in size between the Great Egretand smaller white egrets like the Little Egret and Cattle
Egret, though nearer to Little than Great. It is about 56–72 cm (22–28 in) long with a 105–115 cm (41–45 in) wingspan and weighs c.400g
(14 oz),[4] with all-white plumage, generally dark legs and a thickish yellow bill. Breeding birds may have a reddish or black bill, greenish
yellow gape skin, loose filamentous plumes on their breast and back, and dull yellow or pink on their upper legs (regional variations). The sexes
are similar.
DIFFERENCES FROM GREAT EGRET
The non-breeding colours are similar, but the Intermediate is smaller, with neck length a little less than body length, a slightly domed head, and a
shorter, thicker bill. The Great Egret has a noticeable kink near the middle of its neck, and the top of its longer bill nearly aligns with the flat top of
its head. Close up, the bare skin of the Great Egret's gape line extends in a dagger shape behind the eye, while the Intermediate's is less pointed and
ends below the eye. The Intermediate tends to stalk upright with neck extended forward. The Great is more patient, often adopting a sideways-
leaning "one-eyed" stance.
DIFFERENCES FROM LITTLE EGRET
Little Egrets have yellow-soled feet and black bills. They often run after fish in shallow water. Breeding birds have long nuptial plumes on the
back of their heads.
BEHAVIOUR
The Intermediate Egret stalks its prey methodically in shallow coastal or fresh water, including flooded fields. It eats fish, frogs, crustaceans and
insects. It often nests in colonieswith other herons, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs. Two to five eggs are laid, the clutch size
varying with region.
Droom projek
Are there any individuals or groups who would like to take over the running
of the DREAM PROJECT ?
The Calitzdorp Tourism Committee, with the help of various like-minded persons, has been running the Dream Project for just over a
year, adding new features as they have been requested. This project initiated by Retief van der Walt and Moira Strauss, was not
undertaken for any status or income, but something various community/committee members did together in their spare time for the
sole benefit of the town and it's people. The committee would like to concentrate on other important initiatives and therefore request
either a strongly motivated individual / group with fresh new ideas and strong managment skills to take over or manage the
project on their behalf. The Tourism committee will assist where and when they are needed, of course. If you are interested please
contact Erina or Jade, as soon as possible- thank you !
Erina / Jadé
044 213 3775
o Kersboom Skoendoos Projek
Onthou asseblief om jul leë skoendose by die Toerisme kantoor te kom haal om te vul vir die kersboom projek. Hoe meer skoendose
ons vul, hoe meer kinders kan ons bereik.
Net weer kortliks die lys van items waarmee die skoendose gevul moet word:
tandepaste en tandeborsel
waslap en seep
pakkie sagte lekkers
speelgoed (sien toelaatbare items op lys binne skoendoos)
skryfbehoeftes
o Saterdagoggendmark Kom bederf jouself met heerlike vars produkte by die Saterdagoggendmark en sien wat is daar nog alles te koop. Dit begin om 09:00
en eindig om 12:00 elk Saterdagoggend.
o Droom Opskop – 31 Augustus 2013 – Ou Stasie Die Droom Projek het besluit om weer 'n lekker Droom Opskop te hou by die Ou Stasie op 31 Augustus 2013. 'n Heerlike
gebeurtenis vir die hele familie. Meer besonderhede sal later beskikbaar wees.
31 Aug '13, DP DANS, 19H00, Drag= Fancy Dress
Volwassenes R20, Onder 18= R10, Kinders onder 10= Gratis
Bring Piekniek mandjie & eie vleis vir Braai ( vure beskikbaar ) Sokkie musiek-
o Vrouedag – 9 Augustus 2013 Die Toerisme kantoor, Droom Projek en 'n paar ander organisasies beplan om op die 9
de Augustus 'n paar vrouens van die dorp te
bederf by Excelsior skool. Dit beloof om baie pret te beloop. Hou die nuusbrief dop vir foto's.
Calitzdorp Wine News from the wine cellars.
Port Festival http://www.portwinefestival.co.za/
Tel: 044 213 3725 / 073 388 8612
The Calitzdorp Port and Wine Festival was held in Calitzdorp recently and the committee will shortly be meeting to start preparing for the 2014 festival. We will need to assess the success or otherwise of this year's festival. We believe that some aspects of the weekend were more successful than others, but as the members of the committee were heavily involved with attempting to ensure that everything ran smoothly at all events we were not afforded the luxury of being able to stand back a little and take a more detached view of the proceedings. We have not prepared evaluation forms to assist in the assessment of the festival, however, we would welcome the views of everybody who attended any of the events during the weekend from the Friday evening in Calitzdorp to the Monday afternoon. The opinions of people who happened to take part in the festival are valid and very important to us. You can express your views on the venues, welcome, standard of performers and programme of events etc, either by contacting the festival office at 044 213 3725 or by sending your comments by e-mail to [email protected]. To assist, just state which event or events you attended. We look forward to receiving any constructive comments, praise or criticism.
Axe Hill Next special will be on soon.
Regards Mike
De Krans De Krans Chenin Blanc en Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc
De Krans Chenin Blanc is weer beskikbaar. Regtig die moeite werd om te probeer. Ons Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc 2013 sal teen einde van
hierdie week beskikbaar wees.
Vlagskip De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2006
Ons is tans besig om ons Vlagskip De Krans Red Stone Reserve 2006 teen ‘n ongelooflike prys van R35 te verkoop. Prys was R60.
Tel: 044 213 3314
Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009
De Krans Wine Cellar’s award-winning Cape Vintage Reserve Port 2009 was another wine from the Klein Karoo in the "Top 100". Retailing for
approximately R240 per bottle, savour this premium port on its own, or serve with stronger cheeses. This vintage was awarded a 5-star rating in the
2012 Platter's South African Wine Guide, as well as walking away with the title Overall Champion at the 2011 Southern Cape Bottled Wine Show
For more information on the wines and ports of De Krans Wine Cellar, feel free to contact the cellar at:
044 213 3314 or
Boplaas
Nuwe produkte
Boplaas Lazy Days Late Harvest
Boplaas het 'n nuwe produk op die mark uitgebring. Die Boplaas Lazy Days Late Harvest wat ’n semi-soet Viognier is vol heuningagtige geure. Dit
is by die proelokaal beskikbaar teen slegs R35 per bottel.
The Boplaas Stoepsit 2013
The Boplaas Stoepsit 2013 is an entirely affable Sauvignon with its zippy citrus, tropical fruit flavours and low alcohol level making it the ideal
partner to light fare, canapés, lazy sunny afternoon gatherings on the “stoep” or simply sipped on its own while enjoying another glorious African
sunset. The Stoepsit Sauvignon 2013 is available from the Boplaas cellar door in Calitzdorp and the Cool Bay tasting room in Groot Brak River just
off the N2 near Mossel Bay, for a pocket pleasing R35 per bottle.
For more information about the Boplaas range of table wines, award winning Cape fortifieds and brandy please visit www.boplaas.co.za; give us a
call on 044-2133326, send us a mail [email protected], tweet us @Boplaas1880 or simply come visit us at our cellar door in Calitzdorp.
Margaux Nel, Boplaas Wynmaker
Faks: 044-2133750, Tel: 044-2133326
E-mail: [email protected]
Boplaas Family Vineyards – Tending vines & crafting wines, since 1880
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Gallery Route 62 Coffee shop Besides my Black Velvet cakes with Ganache topping, and the perennial favourites, I will be baking something new and delicious each week to keep my local regular customers happy. I have yet to decide if it is going to be a surprise or if I should let you in to the treat in store on a weekly basis. I am also serving my own Delicious Hot Chocolate to warm you on those chilly winter days (
not that there appear to have been many). This month I hosted the first Birthday party with Baked German cheesecake, chocolate cake and savoury tarts. It was a great success and look forward to hosting more in the future.
Check the face book page for the latest; https://www.facebook.com/GalleryRoute62
I am open on Tuesdays until Saturday from 9.30 until 5pm.
Regards Penny, Tel: 044 213 3227
The Gallery & Coffee Shop will be open from 9.30am to
5pm every day except Sundays and Mondays.
During the holidays I will be open every day. Join us for
tea / coffee and cake while enjoying the beautiful
artworks. http://galleryroute62.wozaonline.co.za/home
G I L A W I N E & F R U I T
FOOD:
Lamb curry
Samoosa's
Fish & chips
Soup
BEVERAGES:
Any
Ice cream
WINE
FRUIT
COFFEE & TEA
Under new management
JJ Tyman
044 2133 365
We also provide:
TRANSPORT – COUNTRY
WIDE We have 2 x 7-seaters with trailers, Land
rover, Double cab, Jeep, etc.
Contact John or Jo-ann for more
information:
044 2133 365 or 071 4212 704
De Potpourri
De Potpourri
Calitzdorp
We have lots of new goodies for your garden &
entertainment areas, please pop in & see what we
have for you or just come take a look at what we
have in stock.
C/o Andries Pretorius and Geyser street.
Tel: 078 174 7200.
De Potpourri Special:
Friday take away
from 17:00.
Hamburger with pure
beef home made
patties, R15.00.
Please order before
Friday morning, we
wish everyone a
great week.
Tel: 078 174 7200
Blue Door Gallery & Tea garden/Coffee shop 30 Voortrekker Street, CALITZDORP. Tel: 044 2133 322 / 076 511 8275 [email protected]
Blue Door Gallery & Tea garden Blue Door Gallery & Tea garden/Coffee shop will once again be serving divine thick vegetable soup and homemade mielie bread for
lunch @ R25.00 per serving. Sean's soup always sells fast, so get there while stocks last! Warm cozy fire.
Sunday Lunch Special We are offering the following: Sunday Lunch Special for R70.00
Bookings essential: 044 213 3322.
Starter
Vegetable Soup served with home made baked bread
Main Course
Tomato Bredie
Events Calendar 2013
Calitzdorp and surroundings
ITEM DATE CONTACT Classical Organ Recitals
Where: Dutch Reformed Church
Calitzdorp
Everyday at 18:00
Contact Dr Creil for special bookings at: 076
212 8631
Dream Project
Calitzdorp
Calendar for 2013
Contact Erina / Jadé
Tel: 044 2133 775
Klein Karoo Klassique 2013
Oudtshoorn
9 August - Monday 12 August Contact: +27 (0)44 203-8600 for more
information
De Rust Eco Festival
De Rust
12 – 15 Sep 2013 Contact: Ben Pretorius
Tel: 082 643 4649
Email: [email protected]
www.derusteco.co.za
2013 Knysna Woodworkers Festival
Welbedacht Valley Knysna
24 – 29 September Johan Nel
Cell: 073 394 0057 Email: [email protected] http://knysnawoodworkers.co.za/2013-festival
Ladismith Cheese 7 Weekspoort MTB
Challenge
Ladismith
12 October 2013 Carel Herholdt
082 379 1177
Meiringspoort 21.1km
De Rust
12 October 2013
082 379 1177 or
076 130 7920
Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2013
Oudtshoorn
20 October – 26 October
Carel Herholdt, Dryland Event Management
Cell: 082 379 1177
Email: [email protected]
MTB To Hell and back 2013
Oudtshoorn
16 November – 17 November
Tel: 044 871 4455
Email: [email protected]
Newsletter compiled by Erina Meiring
Calitzdorp Tourism
044 2133 775 [email protected]
www.calitzdorp.org.za